Monthly Archives: July 2010
Napa Valley — August Events & Happenings
For the wine tourist, there are a plethora of wine country activities and events taking place in August and we list here the most interesting of these happenings. Robert Mondavi Winery Garden Table Events These classes are a special way … Continue reading
Fontanella Winery — Thinking Outside The Box
Fontanella is a new winery on Mt. Veeder and the owners Karen and Jeff Fontanella have some fresh ideas to perk up visitor interest. Visitors receive a private 30 to 45 minute session that includes a tasting of three wines, … Continue reading
Rutherford Dust Adventures — Tasting the 2007 Vintage
What a terrific day for us on Wednesday of this past week! We were among twenty-five wine writers and wine bloggers present at the annual Rutherford Dust Society’s “A Day in the Dust.” The venue was the historic Rubicon Estates … Continue reading
Napa Valley’s Heart
So, where is the “Heart of the Napa Valley?” This is what a recent visitor to Wine Country Getaways inquired in an email. “I will be in San Francisco and I want to spend one day in the heart of … Continue reading
