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A destination in the center of a forest. Where serenity is part of the experience. Amenities to give you peace & unprecedented comfort. Picturesque surroundings, experiences to learn, relax or have fun. This is the Resort at Meadowood. It’s nestled in the heart of wine country in St. Helena off the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, California.
Upon check-in, at Meadowood, you’ll get a tour of the property which is completely ensconced by nature and mountains. There are 250 acres of unadulterated beauty surrounding this destination.
Pampering takes on an exceptional level with its Spa and Wellness Center. This one of a kind experience provides you with complete privacy. The treatment room, steam room, and changing room are all ensuite. The spa suite has everything your heart desires at your fingertips. Luxuriate in the concentrated oil, a scent of your choosing then step into your private steam room
A multitude of facials are available including the multi-refine sculpt and the hydra facial. Imagine a three and a half hour vinotherapy experience with resveratrol focused on your skin, with massage and facial. For me, I would prefer their milk bath in the treehouse!
Release the stress of your journey. It’s the next level in spa luxury.
There are a host of activities to choose from. Meadowood has world-class croquet on four courses with an actual croquet pro. These regulation courses are maintained and the same that the professionals use. Everything is regulation. The swimming pools, a brand new fitness center, tennis, and golf, are all top of the line and made for you to enjoy. There are four trailheads and varying degrees of difficulty from easy to steep incline.
The Meadowood guest rooms are well-appointed and spacious. Each room or comes After a busy day of activities or wine tasting take in the views on your private lanai. There is a well-stocked honor bar with enticing little luxuries. A beautiful bath that begs for bubbles and Champagne by candlelight.
Dining options on the property are perfect! Wake up in the morning to room service or dine on your expansive lanai. Take a hike at midday and have a picnic basket lunch with wine delivered at a viewpoint. Every evening Meadowood offers a winetasting in their lobby by the fire from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. You can also dine at The Grille, a casual setting for every meal or have an incredible dining experience at The Restaurant at Meadowood, their Michelin Star experience featuring Chef Christopher Kostow.
There is no shortage of experiences to do without leaving the property. Try a cooking lesson with a Meadowood Chef, solo or with friends and family.
Your next Napa Valley adventure begins at Meadowood.
Incredible experiences, unending comfort, and Michelin Star Cuisine await. Meadowood thrives on satisfying the most discerning visitors with a taste for excellence.
Want to get in on this experience? Contact Wine Paths Travel and get on the road to luxury in Napa Valley.
Fantastic organic alert! Nothing like sunsets and delicious French Rosé from Bandol shared with ones favorite furry friend. Loved this epic bottle!
The 2020 Bandol Rosé is by Domaine Ray-Jane . Bandol is one of Provence’s most famous wine regions. It is located west of Toulon and covers eight communes. Coastal influences this region and its proximity to Marseille & Cassis.
The Bandol AOC requires at least 50% of Mourvèdre grape, with the late harvest grape being perfectly suited to this warm seaside climate.
The Constant Family has been working this property for 30 generations, since 1288.
One third of 100 year old vines thrive on 30 hectares of both limestone & clay soil with terraces built on stone. Primarily Mourvèdre the communes of the domaine include Castellet, Bandol, Sanary sur mer, La Cadière and Le Beausset.
I highly recommend grabbing a bottle if you can find it!
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Remember, #organic is not enough to save our planet. Ask your favorite producers to : To reduce energy & water usage as well as implementing the reduction of GHG emissions & a winery’s carbon footprint. These are two of the important hallmarks of saving our planet. See @napagreen for more information!
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Listen. To the sound. Of the planet.
🌚While we all know what’s happening the demise that we are facing head-on is completely avoidable. It all starts with you & me.
🤩In the wine arena those who imbibe have great power. Take your purchasing power to those who are doing the most to move our planet forward & away from the demise of climate change.
It begins with a clear understanding of the meanings behind some viticulture (wine growing practices).
🌝Biodynamic - it is an “ethical” holistic & ecological approach to growing. A solid approach, but not a comprehensive approach to what needs to be done, to grow in a way that will stop our sharp decline.
🌝Biodynamic certification is viable, but is only part of the approach needed to address the urgent concerns of our global community.
🌝Organic, soil has to be free of pesticides at least three years before becoming certified. Again it is a partial play in the grand scheme of things.
🌝🤩🌝This is where Napa’s Superstars in climate change thrive and drive the efforts of planetary good. @NapaGreen is the most comprehensive approach to the well being of our planet.
🌝Comprehensive, astute, well directed & monitored action…. See slide 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌝The opportunity: Napa Green is a certification is just one of 4 nationwide sustainable programs that offer a comprehensive approach from dirt to bottle certification guiding both the vineyard and hospitality practices of a winery. Reducing energy & water usage as well as the reduction of GHG emissions & a winery’s carbon footprint are two of the important hallmarks of this certification
For more: NapaGreen.com See a full list of participating wineries n learn more about the program.
🌝Remember who you support & what they’re doing about climate change is the most important decision!
🌝Featured 4 of the Herbicide n Neoniconitoid Free: @SpottswoodeEstate @OpusOne @RaymondVineyards @DominusEstate @ClifFamily @TresSabores
Comment below to support efforts to CURB CLIMATE CHANGE & FOLLOW @NapaGreen. Tell producers they need to get certified, support those making a difference in#ClimateCHANGE
The best is yet to come! But such a stellar opening party for @liveinthevineyard at @nickelandnickelwinery . Great music by @tenilletownes opening act, @mattstell and the crowd really went wild when @olddominionmusic took the stage (see slide 10).
So fantastic to be back in the swing of things!
Looking forward to @dariusrucker ‘s performance @roundpondestate today. Stay tuned!
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Exceptional Pinot Noir
As we prepare to breeze back into the holiday season, I’ve started culling the wine that has truly exceptional impact on meals. After all wine is not just for drinking. It’s for creating beautiful experiences, meals and memories. To achieve this I choose the 2019 Bucher Vineyards Merry Edwards Pinot Noir.
Not only is this beauty highly rated it holds everything you want in a holiday season wine. Versatility, appeal, bright rich flavors known to the Sonoma Coast.
What is the difference between a good Pinot Noir and a great Pinot Noir? The latter leaves an indelible imprint on the experience. The Bucher Vineyards Merry Edwards Pinot Noir exceeds expectation.
On the nose, The classic notes of the forest, mushrooms, forest floor and an earthiness and minerality that speaks to the voluminous tannins. Lush, pronounced and barely tamed by the generous black fruit that stands as the signature of this unique wine.
Paired with roasted free range chicken and a hearty bowl of red curried lentils this wine is perfect for your holiday table.
The tannins make this a great one for cellaring as well. You’ll enjoy tasting this beauty for years to come as it evolves.
$63 and worth every cent. Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden.
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Simplicity.
Withering grapes lead to a high concentration of sugars. In Italy it is known as apassimento. While drying, concentration of several aspects of the wine evolves. From increasing the sugar to the alcohol, this process also develops more intense flavors.
The objective is to reduce the chances of botrytis cinerea aka noble rot.
Grapes undergo a drying process of several weeks to as much as half a year. Only after this process are they fermented. The fermentation process can be weeks or years.
Finally, sediment is removed and then ages for several years in barrel or tank before it is bottled.
Here one of my favorite producers of Passito, @donnafugatawine and their loveky Ben Rye. Rich in color, well balanced in taste. Perfect for sipping before a fire...
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