
I don't drink wine. Not red, not white. I just don't. I don't like the taste. BUT I wish I did. I like the image of a lady holding on to a sleek wine glass, laughing and looking glamourous. I know, petty right? Anyway, when I told everyone my plans of going to NAPA, they couldn't stop telling me how wonderful wine tasting is.
I was actually more excited about NAPA itself. It has been a decade and more since I last went to this place and I wanted to experience the culture and ambiance it has to offer.
Michael Bello, our NAPA expert/tour-guide/photographer/driver/BFF, took us to Castello di Amorosa. As soon as he switched off the car engine, I was in love. I was so excited to go in that I left my purse in the car. When I got up to the entrance they asked me for my ID and I had to run back down to get it. In a way, I love the fact that they needed proof that I am not below 21.
When I got out of the car, I was clicking away because everything that I saw was gosh darn beautiful.







Entrance fee is $18.00, seems pretty steep especially since I don't drink wine, but it was worth every penny. These photos are just the outdoors. Just wait till I get inside the castle.
































Check what they do to empty bottles of wine! They cut it, polish the rough edges and pour candle wax!! LOVE!

Playing the part oh-so-well!!!

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
4045 North Saint Helena Highway
Calistoga, CA 94515
707-967-6272
1 comment:
hmm so when do i get the invites??? wedding bells in napa:)
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