Our trip to Napa Valley wouldn't be complete without the wine tasting experience. After brunch at Brix, we set off for what we thought would be the first among three vineyards that were in the original itinerary - Castello di Amorosa.
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| The way to the castle set the tone for our wine tasting adventure |
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| The rains that morning brought out the color in the trees |
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| Entrance to the castle grounds |
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| A somewhat modern gate to the main grounds |
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| It was uphill from the gate |
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| Grapevines to the left and right |
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| The view from the parking lot of the surrounding land |
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| What the castle looked like from the parking lot |
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| Sheep taking time out on the lawn |
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| There were also the pheasants in place of the peasants |
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| Photo op along the pathway to the drawbridge |
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| Yup! That's a moat partially hidden by the growth |
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| Perfect photo for printing or Facebook! |
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| Hoping this inspires the Clairvoyant to paint |
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| A moat in defense of the castle |
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| Still on the moat |
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| Gargoyles guarding the castle |
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| Gargoyle solo |
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| The knights were absent during the daytime |
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| Posing at the rectangular table |
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| If only he were our first? :) That's our friend Jane's son posing with us. |
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| King Jopas holding court |
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| Modern knights had to be reminded where the exit was |
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| Enigmatic hallways |
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| Evidence of a forgotten past? |
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| Nice place for a party |
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| What looked like a chapel in the castle grounds based on the cross on top |
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| The kids also had a blast with their own activities while the grown-ups sipped wine |
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| Wine tasting with friends Norie and Aina. That's our host Mr. Constanza on the right. |
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| The Castello had a good wine selection. |
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| Lounging on the lawn |
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| Here's an even better shot of the sheep |
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| Another view of the hallways...from another hallway |
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| Warming up |
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| Take one - too bright! |
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| Take two - The palace grounds seem deserted |
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| Peek-a-boo |
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| No, the clouds weren't threatening |
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| Party venue? |
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| The men and elves probably had a drink while watching out for orcs |
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| Dragon guarding the main door |
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| What's with the basket? So they did take outs back in the day? |
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| Take two - with the basket |
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| Stones and clouds |
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| Trellis |
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| The other sheep mooned us. |
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| This one was content to pose |
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| The path |
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| More sheep! |
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| Grape vines from the parking lot |
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| Lamp post and vines |
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| Group photo! |
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