March 18, 2008

Today we took a group of 21 folks from IDI out of Atlanta on a van tour out of Napa. We had a beautiful sunny 68 degree day. Our first stop was to Grgich Hills Cellars. Amanda from GHC gave our guests a behind the scenes tour of the winery. She was able to have Michael Grgich talk to our group, take photos with the group, and sign bottles of wines. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed meeting one of the founders of the Napa Valley wine scene.

Next stop was a split session with half the group going to Plumbjack the other group going to Silver Oak Cellars. The third stop was a gourmet picnic lunch and wine outside on the beautiful grounds of Kelham Winery. The guests really enjoyed the art work inside the winery and the dogs outside. The final stop was at Kathryn Hall Winery. Neil our host showed us the amazing brick work inside the caves and the large chandelier that hung above a table set with four wines for each of our guests. Lots of great wines, gorgeous views, and most important fun by all. As we departed the group they said they were going to tell their friends back home that they have to do this trip when they come out.

Dave