Robert Mondavi Winery Tour Napa Valley California

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time you probably know a few things about me: #1. I’m thrifty. #2. I LOVE vacations.  So when the handsome husband has to take a business trip, I’m all for tagging along if it’s possible. So far, this trip has been pretty amazing.  Now I know what the Barefoot Contessa feels like when she walks into a tiny grocery store in the Hamptons. Needless to say, they do not accept coupons.
But the food? Delish. And the best part? We are here on business. Translation: LUNCH IS FREE!
So today we headed to the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, California.  I love taking tours. And so does the handsome husband. 
And so do people from South Korea.

Have you ever been to a vineyard? This was my first time.

Would you look at that ivy. How cool would that be growing up the side of the house?
450 acres of grapes.

Strangely enough, I don’t drink wine.

But the handsome husband does. He’s Irish you know.

So it kinda makes up for the fact that I don’t drink.

The tour guide told us that these barrels behind us are French Oak and cost $1,000 each.

I think when I get home I’m going to plant me some French Oak trees in the backyard.
Hand carved corks.
Oak Barrel.

And the best part (as per the handsome husband): The wine tasting.
Here are my glasses.
Here are my glasses at the end of the tasting.
I prefer my grapes off the vine thank you very much.

 The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty