A weekend in the Wine Country can be just like a dream. As you know, I live in Napa Valley and love my Napa vine-living life, but I also love to explore Sonoma County, and especially Healdsburg. On January 24 – 26, 2020, an awesome event will take place in this charming little town in California: the Healdsburg (more details here) Tastemaker Weekend!! They put together an enticing list of hands-on Healdsburg experiences with everything from an authentic Italian wine cave dinner to a pastry making class at a popular local bakery with a history reaching back almost a century. Our blogger group h ..read more

The Spacious and Charming Gourmet Kitchen at Dove Cottage!! I am always looking for cozy, relaxing places to stay between Napa and Sonoma so I can share the very best with you! In November last year, my husband and I stayed at this superb airbnb called Dove Cottage in Sonoma. We had a blast cooking, unwinding, and trying some outstanding wines during the weekend. I highly recommend Dove Cottage for a getaway that feels like your home away from home!! A little more about Dove Cottage: it is a calming sanctuary in the middle of the Wine Country, close to Sonoma Plaza. It is a completely private ..read more

The Office Entrance of the Cottage Grove Inn!! The Cottage Grove Inn (book here or e-mail innkeeper@cottagegrove.com and mention that Isabel from NapaValleytip sent you there and get 15% off in your stay) is a perfect place for a getaway in Wine Country. Experience Napa Valley’s luxury in this private resort cottage surrounded by trees and lush landscape, and within walking distance from the best restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and art galleries. We arrived on a Sunday morning for a “staycation” at the Cottage Grove Inn in Calistoga, which is the most comfortable boutique cottage I’ve had the p ..read more

The History of the Famous Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars!! If you are reading this post, it is probably because you love wine as much as I do!! In this blog post I will share a little bit about a historic and world famous winery that is known for the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, and it is also where I‘ve been working for the past 3 years. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, known for winning the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting, was founded in 1970 and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate. The founders of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Warren Winia ..read more

I am SO excited to share our amazing experience at Alexander Valley here in my blog. We had an incredible day in Healdsburg a few weeks ago and spent a full day with Alexander Valley Winegrowers to get a sneak peek of their “Experience Alexander Valley” event that’s coming up on June 22 & 23. Not only did we have the pleasure of visiting some of the wineries that will be participating in Experience Alexander Valley, but we also played some bocce, enjoyed a spectacular dinner, and stayed the night in a cozy hotel. Each experience is limited to twenty guests. You’ll find everything from b ..read more

Wine Tasting Crew!! Wine is Always Better with Friends!! Arriving at Robert Young Estate Winery on a gorgeous Sunday in Alexander Valley. This was my second time visiting Robert Young Estate Winery. For my first time, we had an amazing dinner at The Scion House. During my second visit, we had an outstanding picnic lunch in the vineyard. We were welcomed with a delicious Sauvignon Blanc (my favorite white varietal) in their fancy tasting room. 2018 Robert Young Sauvignon Blanc from Alexander Valley!! The picnic was organized by my friend Emily Martin & the amazing hospitality team ..read more

Gorgeous Patz & Hall Winery!! Sunday Funday with this Group of Bloggers!! We had so much fun!! Have you ever heard of Patz & Hall Winery? For over three decades Patz & Hall, located on Eight Street in Sonoma, has been seeking out the very best small, family-owned Chardonnay & Pinot Noir vineyards in California and establishing long-term relationships with the talented winegrowers who farm these world-class sites. We (myself and this lovely group) had the pleasure to visit them during a gorgeous Sunday in July for a perfect summertime experience!! James Hall, the founder and win ..read more

Napa Valley Tip would love to share with you the BEST Pizzeria in the town of St. Helena!! I am a pizza + wine lover so when I visited Pizzeria Travigne I was in heaven!! I’ve been there before, but this time was special because they updated the menu and their property!! We were greeted by a friendly hospitality team and guided to our seats on their patio to enjoy the gorgeous summer weather in Napa Valley. Tra Vigne Pizzeria and Restaurant has been open for almost 25 years and located in the heart of St. Helena. This is the go-to place for locals and tourists alike, where thin-crust, sourdou ..read more

Our Group Wine Tasting at MacRostie! Blogger Weekend in Healdsburg!! As a person who loves getting away from home for a special weekend around the Wine Country, I got so excited when Emily Martin invited me for a blogger weekend in Healdsburg in August. As you know, I really enjoy this charming little town. This time around we spent the night at Two Thirty-Five Luxury Suites, which is a lovely hotel just a few quick steps away from Healdsburg’s beautiful historic plaza. Each suite features three private bedrooms and bathrooms, a spacious living room, a kitchen, and a dining area. Whether you’r ..read more