This might be the last set of photos from wine country. This was the day we ventured into Napa Valley and ended up at what has been my favorite wines and winery of the whole trip!
O'Brien Estate Winery is absolutely amazing. The drive into the estate had this long driveway lined with trees as if welcoming you into some sort of fairy tale. You walk up the path to the house, turn a corner and the landscape just unfolds before you. We had no reservation, but luckily they were able to accommodate. The folks at the winery were so flexible and did not once make us feel bad for not planning ahead. As soon as I mentioned that I had no reservation, one of the guides said "No biggie. Just hang around and we'll be right with you. Here, have a glass of Chardonnay." So with a glass in our hands of some refreshing, cold, and yummy Chardonnay, we went off exploring. It actually worked out perfectly because it gave us time to take some photos before our tasting. The winery had the cutest details everywhere. From the hanging chandelier in the tree, the string lights floating across the branches, to the adorable seating areas scattered throughout the estate, it truly was perfection. My favorite part? The hammock! I could have just stayed there all day! I suggest you plan a day here to just relax if you are ever in Napa Valley.
Another thing I loved about this winery was that our tasting was outside! I haven't been to very many tastings, but for the most part it was always in a room at some sort of counter and you stand and drink the wines as someone pours from the other side. Not here! Our awesome guide took us to a cute picnic table outside and brought the wine bottles with him. We were grouped with one other couple from Boston who were on their honeymoon and OMG they were hilarious! The guide proceeded to tell us about the story of the winery and that it was inspired by how the owners met and fell in love. Which is why O'Brien Estate Winery revolves around love and love stories. I hope I remember this correctly. So I guess the owners met and it was love at first sight and while they were dating, they both thought that it would be great to own a winery together someday. They got married and started their lives together and remembered that conversation and decided to go out and just do it. Each bottle is a representation of how he felt throughout their love story and how it progressed. That's why the bottles are named like "Seduction" and "Passion" and on the back there are poems about how he felt about his wife at each of the stages.
The funniest part was the NEWLYWED couple from Boston had their own type of commentary. The wife, in her thick Boston accent, stops the guide and says "Well if that ain't the biggest focken' mahketing pitch I evah heard." OMG, The Hubster and I were dying of laughter. They were such a funny couple and so fun to hang out with. When our guide left to grab some grapes and cheese, he made the terrible mistake of leaving one of the bottles on the table. The husband immediately grabbed it and poured all four of us a gigantic glass of "Seduction". (See photo below for reference) When we heard the guide coming back, the husband whispers "Yo, chug that sh*t!" Needless to say we, once again, got wasteypants. Because I felt a little guilty but mostly because the wine was soooooooo good, I brought home a bottle for my boss. =D
The rest of the day was kind of a blurrrrrr. I spent some of the time twirling around buzzed in my
Free People floral dress. I absolutely love the bell sleeves and how this dress fit so well with the scenery. Not gunna lie, there was definitely a block of time where I was just flapping and wailing my arms around and all over the place. Those photos were NOT cute. Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol. The dress was just so comfortable and fun, I couldn't help myself. It will transition really well into a nice fall day with a leather jacket and boots. Love love love! Thank you Free People!
This bottle used to be full. LMAO.
Photos by The Hubster
xoxo,
DOS
