Man, that was a long drive!  Anita and I spent seven hours on the I-5 yesterday, making our way from Los Angeles to Napa Valley.  If your ever planning to make this trip in the future I highly recommend you make your rest stop at Harris Ranch.  This place is a steakhouse, resort, and a private airport.  They cook a mean Tri-Tip steak and produce their own wine.

It feels good to be back with my family, in my child hood home, in Napa.  I wish you could all see just how beautiful it is right now.  The vineyards look like a sea of green.  I feel like I could just float among the leaves.

My family and I spent the evening drinking wine, telling stories and enjoying a cup of my dad’s gourmet chick soup.  First we had  a Sedna Rose of Syrah, a The Girls in the Vineyard Cabernet from Lake County, Ventana Vineyards Syrah from Monterey, and the famous Sharp Hill “Creepy Baby Wine“.  Truly a magical evening to kick off our visit.

The Mission… Should I Choose to Accept it.

Wow!  There is so much happening on this trip.  Visiting family, planning our wedding, networking wineries… and shooting another video?!?!  That’s right.  My next project is a food pairing video featuring Murphy-Goode and Zinsvalley Restaurant.

Filming starts tomorrow (11:00am) at the Murphy-Goode tasting room in Healdsburg.  Please come visit if your in the neighborhood!

I hope to hit a few more wineries in Sonoma & Some great new restaurants While I’m in town…. I hear The Girl & The Fig is a good one.  Recommended by WinePros member Kris Vera-Phillips.