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Designated Driver Versus other transportation options

Designated Driver Versus other transportation options

So, We are in the business of transportation. Our services is a Designated Driver model, which means we drive our clients’ car whether it be a personal or rental vehicle. This model was developed because people who come to wine country typically need a car to get...

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Off the Beaten path wineries – Porter Family vineyards

Off the Beaten path wineries – Porter Family vineyards

So I started this BLOG intending to post weekly – well, a few months later and lots of distractions, here I am for another off the beaten path update! Whenever I do an wine tasting itinerary for a group, I really try to plan a day as if I were taking my friends to...

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Visiting the off the beaten path wineries

Visiting the off the beaten path wineries

When coming to the Napa Valley, I usually recommend to my guests to take the time to visit the smaller producers. The smaller producers are the wineries that really care about showcasing who they are, the amazing wines they produce and ultimately their passion for the...

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Harvest is Upon Us!

Harvest is Upon Us!

This is post 1 of 10 on which wineries are my all time favorite! We are so excited that Harvest has begun! For the next few weeks, we’ll have the pleasure of driving through the valley smelling that amazing fermented grape smell. I suppose reading this, that the sound...

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What is Cabernet Season?

What is Cabernet Season?

Cabernet Season is what we consider to be our “slow” or “off” season in the wine country. Winter coincides with the release of most cabernet’s, hence the name Cabernet Season. This typically lasts from November until April when the vines are somewhat barren, the wines...

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The art of tasting wine in 10 steps

The art of tasting wine in 10 steps

The art of tasting wine is not snobbery. It is a way to organize your senses and thoughts to understand the many different facets that make up a glass of wine. It may seem intimidating, with its attention to detail, special language and set of rules. But this is the...

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Napa Valley – The Big Picture

Napa Valley – The Big Picture

Napa Valley is one of the smallest wine growing regions in the world. It’s rolling hills are contained within a 30-mile long 5-mile wide valley. But unlike many grape regions in the world, it is home to diverse microclimates and soils all packed into one little...

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Getting ready to come to the Napa Valley!

Getting ready to come to the Napa Valley!

So you’re planning your trip to the Napa Valley? How exciting! This is one of the most beautiful times to visit. Anytime between April and November, you are in for a real treat as bud break begins and the magical development of the amazing grapes that we grow here in...

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