(Regusci view)
(fresh stone fruit at Hill)
(Cantelope and Strawberry ice-cream with a vanilla cookie)
(Bouchon Bistro Bakery)
(watermelon, baby arugula, roasted corn salad with cherry tomato flatbread)
This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting my happy place-- wine country. I cruised around Napa, Yountville and St. Helena with a few girlfriends--where I ate a ton of great food paired with excellent wine- it couldn't have been better. This weekend
Jessup Cellars in Yountville was hosting a "Dress to the Vines" fashion and wine series, and since I love fashion, and I love wine it was nice to mingle with the taste-makers in the area. I visited a few standout places that I'd love to share with you if you are ever in the area! First up is
Regusci Winery. This family-owned winery in the Napa Stags Leap District was breathtaking, the 289 acre estate was brimming abundantly with vegetation and produce in the most beautiful garden. I was lucky enough to enjoy a private lunch heavily sprinkled with goodies grown and cultivated on the grounds. It was hands down one of the best lunches I've ever had in the Napa area!
Then I made it over to
Hills Family Estate, where they gave us a private tour of another magical garden- brimming with stone-fruit trees, berries and every kind of herb imaginable! It was incredible to be able to pluck a honey fig off of the tree, and taste the incredible texture and flavor that you could only taste in a sun-filled garden like this.
Huge thanks to all the wonderful people who made this fab weekend possible!