The Dietrich Diaries

Tag: travel

  • Napa Valley :: Part 2

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    Newton Vineyard   Holy wow!  When we arrived at the top of the massive hill to Newton Vineyard the views just took our breath away.  Completely.  It was like we had left California and entered France!  The gardens, landscaping, perfectly manicured trees and lawns… OH MY, IT WAS GORGEOUS!  There are no words to describe the beauty,…

  • Napa Valley :: Part 1

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    Spottswoode Winery Husband and I had reserved some wine tastings to some highly recommended vineyards (via friends &  Yelp) for the first few days in Napa.  Most of the really good ones require that you have a reservation, pay in advance, and will charge you anyway if you don’t show… If you don’t have a…

  • A Day in Monterey County, California

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    Oh, Carmel by the Sea… even on the coldest of days in the middle of summer, you are still just stunning… The Paraiso Vineyard Our friends, Grace & Casey, were such great hosts.  They took us to this beautiful vineyard called Paraiso to start our “Week of Wine” off with a bang!  The pictures do not do…