Napa Valley "No Whining" Wine Country Ride
10/09/05

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We will meet 09:30 in Vallejo at a Carl's Junior parking lot, across from Six Flags Marine World Amusement Park. Gas is available here.

Meet here


Hard to miss thiis landmark                    Carl's
From here we head north to the Napa Valley. We'll bypass the town of Napa and drive through Yountville. It is very touristy, but quaint.  Heading north, we will zigzag up the valley using the scenic crossroads. After driving the main drag of Calistoga, we will stop for lunch at the Home Plate Cafe.  Alexander Valley is our next destination.  We turn south on Chalk Hill Rd and head toward Santa Rosa.  We'll skirt the city through some up-scale hillside housing developments. Hwy 12 in the Sonoma Valley takes us to Trinity Rd. We head up into the hills and re-emerge in the Carneros region.  The last stop will be the beautiful "Champagne" cellars of Domaine Carneros. The grounds and buildings are lovely. Those so inclined should try some of their Sparkling Wine. We'll say our goodbyes here and toast to the new friends made and another excellent riding season .

Home Plate Cafe

Lunch stop

View from Domaine Carneros

Looking down the front stairway of Domaine Carneros.

Some things to look forward to.

Spring                    Break time

Vineyards                    tasting room

Domaine Carneros                    Red barn and scooter

vineyards                    vineyards



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