To Antinori and Beyond

Our arrival in the Napa valley was jostling and hurried. We had rambled casually throughout the early and mid stages of the trip, and had to sprint in a clock-watching anxious state at the end. Luckily Scott proved an excellent navigator and aggressive pilot. We made it to Antinori in time for the tour.




At the top of Soda Canyon Road, behind the large iron gate, the vinyards spread before us.



Antinori's cave was a wonderous, mold-lined revelation. Barrels of various cooperage, tucked away amongst the spongy walls, and a stillness that was most comforting.




Baby grapes! This time of year, everything in Napa really is green.




Sutter Inn's manicured grounds. (Overdone interior Victorian decor not pictured) Their back veranda did make for a perfect afternoon respite.





Jellyfish clouds over Stag's Leap.