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chateau montelena.

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Yesterday we drove into Calistoga, California (right next door to Napa) to taste wine at the Chateau Montelena. This is an old winery with such a cool history. Paul and I recently watched Bottle Shock which features the winery in 1976 when their California wine beat the French in a blind taste test. A pretty good day for Napa and a pretty great story. 

The place was beautiful. Today we are heading a bit further to the coast to spend a few days at Sea Ranch before coming back and celebrating Christmas with my family.

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7 responses to “chateau montelena.”

  1. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Looks like fun. Never heard of Sea Ranch before. Sounds cool. I went to Fort Bragg in September and loved it there.

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  2. Ammchand Avatar
    Ammchand

    I am watching Bottle Shock right now. As I read that post the sign for Chateau Montelena came up. Strange coincidence. Hope it was fun!

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  3. Mandi Avatar
    Mandi

    Yeah…. I’m pretty jealous. 🙂

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  4. Sandra Lomas Avatar
    Sandra Lomas

    that place looks so beautiful.
    merry Christmas.

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  5. judy Avatar
    judy

    cute dress! where is it from, if you don’t mind i ask. 🙂 happy holidays!

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  6. Elise Blaha Avatar
    Elise Blaha

    its from old navy! thanks!

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  7. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    I just watched Bottle Shock a few months back. A charming little movie. How cool to see it in real life!

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