Comments on: Planning My Trip to Wine Country

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:21:02 +0000

Where do I start? I’M SO JEALOUS of those restaurants. Love it! A few of our fave Sonoma vineyards (and wine clubs) — Ledson, Chateau St. Jean and J. Vineyards.

In Sonoma we stayed at the Sonoma Mission Inn, which was very nice with a great spa. When we go again, we’ll probably stay at the Ledson Hotel in Healdsburg.

I saw someone posted Maison Fleurie, we stayed there when it first opened forever ago. It was super nice, too.

I can’t wait to read about this trip! And congrats on today. We made it! A&M literally ran up the bus steps without a look back or even a wave. Teary eyes for this mama, but no spillage. ha!

By: mommymae

mommymae — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:31:53 +0000

no idea, but french laundry is on my list of must-do things in my life.

By: Kristabella

Kristabella — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:19:48 +0000

I’ve only been to Sonoma once and I loved it. You cannot go wrong with any of the wineries. It’s less commercial than Napa, so the tastings are usually free and it’s more relaxed. I enjoyed Simi and Passalacqua when I was there. Lambert Bridge is also really nice.

We also went to this tiny place kind of off the beaten path, Fritz Winery, and it was neat. The wine was good too.

Have fun! I’m jealous!

By: merseydotes

merseydotes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:43:34 +0000

We stayed at Hotel d’Amici in Calistoga and loved it. It’s sort of like a bed and breakfast but you don’t see anyone! It was a great location too. On top of an awesome Italian restaurant.

By: BananaBlueberry

BananaBlueberry — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:32:47 +0000

It’s 10:30 am on Tuesday morning and I dropped my son off for his first day of kindergarten this morning…
my good karma ‘thing’ is going out to you-
how are you doing- I’m keeping it together so far this morning;
xo

… the house is so quiet !?!

By: jerilyn

jerilyn — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:19:47 +0000

French Laundry? NICE! We stayed at the ‘Calistoga Inn’ in Calistoga on our honeymoon – be sure to get a mudbath when you are in Calistoga, so fun & relaxing (not really fancy ‘spa’ atmosphere, think California gold-rush authentic old-timey mud!)

By: Rattling the Kettle

Rattling the Kettle — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:12:30 +0000

If you stop by Storybook Mountain Vineyards in Calistoga, say hi to Sigrid and Jerry from me, and note the oak tree up the hill to your right. That’s where we had our wedding.

I wouldn’t spend a night in Calistoga after spending several further south in the NV — move on to Sonoma where there’s more to do.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:45:26 +0000

Yeah, Suebob’s right about Helen Jane. Also, Kristy Sammis is in Napa now and knows a thing or two about wine. Stop by and see her baby for me.

My sister was just up there in Solvang (I don’t know what’s that near.) but they stayed at a few places that were nice and not crazy expensive if you want me to ask her.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:25:43 +0000

Hi —

We’ve been to Napa a few times within the last year or so and are planning another visit for October. I’d be happy to send you some recommendations and “research.”

You will love it. I’m jealous that you’re going to the French Laundry.

By: Aunt Bob

Aunt Bob — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:25:24 +0000

We love Sonoma. Favoites are Beaucheine and Trentadue. Chateau St. Jean has great grounds for a picnic. Iron Horse for bubbles. Also, acacia – that’s the one sis and John have their membership at. Gundlach Buncheau (sp?). Miss Valley of the Moon