Day 1: We were up early and headed out to get things ready for everyone to arrive. We booked the group at The Carneros Inn. We have stayed there numerous times and just love the setting and the amenities. Guests stay in small one bedroom farm houses throughout the property, each are arranged in neighborhoods connected by gravel walking paths, water fountains and lush landscaping. The architecture is modern farm and the property boast 2 pools, workout center, spa, meeting facilities, and amazing restaurants. They also have 2 and 3 bedroom houses available.
The views from the property into the valley are stunning. Breakfast overlooking the pool and vineyards on a Saturday morning while you enjoy home made mini-doughnuts is truly priceless!
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| Kara and Hunter Hannon |
Let the tasting begin! We thought a Champagne toast to start the trip with our friends was appropriate. We had the group meet at 1 PM for a champagne toast at Domaine Carneros. This winery is just out side of our resort and seemed a fitting start to our week. The tasting was set in a casual setting, no presentation or tour, just a time to welcome everyone and catch up.
Planning a trip for a large group to Napa is real tough as most wineries are just not set up to handle big groups. We worked hard to get tastings set up to accommodate our group.
Domain Carneros sits in the Southern end of the valley and guests enjoy an elevated view of the vineyards into Napa County. The staff was very accommodating to our large group and gave us a private tasting area on the patio.
They served a variety of champagnes ranging from dry to sweet. I had many people in the group comment that they rarely think about ordering champagne; but that they really enjoyed this tasting.
Don't forget about all the great champagne houses in Napa next time you're there.
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