Wednesday, March 19, 2008

No Whiners in Wine Country!

Avery & I joined my parents and Abby for a quick trip to Napa this weekend. What a fun trip...and Avery was a Saint (thank the Lord - especially on the flights!). Kurt was planning to join us, but we couldn't all get on (standby) so he went to Atlanta to visit some great friends, Greg & Amanda.



Avery's 1st flight ever & she did SO well! We were just sad that Captain Kurt wasn't our pilot...maybe next time.


We made it - tired but happy baby girl in her car seat (rental).


Our 1st Winery - Monticello. Second stop was Regusci. Both were very good.


Nat, Abby & Avery at Monticello.


Our 3rd & favorite winery was a special trip to Buehler. My dad is a member of their wine club and John Buehler made a special appointment to host us. Such a nice family, and outstanding (reasonably priced!) wine. Buehler Vineyards was just featured in the current issue of Wine Spectator.
John Buehler, our family, & friends of my dad's through work - Scott & Ruth.


Avery trying to climb into the wine tank.


Dad with the 6 liters.


Avery hanging out in the tasting room....while we tasted:)




This barn & horses are part of the Buehler estate...also the inspiration for one of the Buehler labels, below.








Dad & Avery at Culinary Institute of America for dinner. SO yummy!




7 comments:

Lathan, Lauren, Logan, London said...

Oh wow...looks like you all had a great time.

We sure do miss you guys!

Lydia said...

I am so jealous! That looked like such a great trip! I am glad Avery was such a trooper and had a good time, too.

Rachael and Chris said...

What a great trip!!! So fun to see all the pics! :)

Lindsay H said...

What a great time! Avery is such a trooper!

Erin said...

What great pics...Avery will be a world traveler!!

TeamRiss said...

Looks like y'all had a fabulous time. That first pic of the wine glasses and bottle is fantastic- you should send it to the winery. You guys rock.

AdventurerMom said...

wow, you're brave to go on a plane with a baby, glad avery was such a champ about it.