Kit and Carol on the Road

We spent 4 nights in Calistoga--our favorite wine country town. It's also the only place we know where you can stay near the middle of town--an easy walk to shops, restaurants, and CalMart (the ultimate grocery store)--and an easy bike ride through vines and past wineries. We had gotten burned on the wine touring thing but had 3 really good wine experiences this trip--all on our bikes. Discovered Twomey where you can taste $65/bottle wines for a $5 tasting fee and you get to keep the glass--plus we learned a LOT from the knowledgeable staff. A new favorite place is Vincent Arroyo where you can taste wine right from the barrels. You can't buy bottles--only futures. (and the tasting is free). Our 3rd lucky stop was at the Frank Family Winery. The bartenders sons were visiting when we were there so we got to taste some of the reserve wines--including an amazing $100+ cab. (for free) Plus we had a great time buying a case at the Wine Garage.

We are now in Benbow on our way up 101, on our way home. This was probably our last warm sunny day.