I love wine tasting... not just for the wine, but because most often wineries are in beautiful settings & it's a time to relax, unwind, and learn about wine.
The first surprise stop on the Birthday Wine Tour {see this post if you missed it} was at Helwig.
I've tried their wines before (very good) and heard many good things about their location. I was very excited when we pulled up.
TL called ahead and booked a winery and cave (they have caves!) tour for all of us!
Before leaving the house...
My sis and college girls in the limo
The boys...
Helwig: rustic & beautiful
Wine tasting with Case
Where they do their "fermenting"
Lady, me and Shells
Lighting inside the caves...
Our tour guide explaining how they built the caves
Me and my sis, Juju
Gorgeous!
One of my favorite wines from Helwig is The Round Up Red... it's a delicious blend!
If you live in or visit Northern California - don't overlook Amador wineries... especially Helwig :)
16 comments:
That looks like so much fun! Love wine tasting and you are right, wineries are always beautiful!!
Seriously! This looks like so much fun!!!!!
It looks like you had a super birthday celebration! Can't wait to hear more about the day!
I LOVE wine tasting! We just went to a new winery yesterday - but in Livermore! I'll add this one to my list to visit! :)
So fun! And what gorgeous pictures!
this looks SOO fun!
looks gorgeous! wine country is on my bucket list...but so far away from Missouri!
Helwig is one of our favorites of the Amador wineries. We are wine club members! Look like you had such a great time. Way to go TL!!!
So pretty. Such a fun thing to do for a birthday celebration!
Oh wow, that cave is awesome!
What a great time :)
What a fun trip! Thanks for the recommendation for Amador... it's easy to think about Napa and Sonoma and forget about all the other wine growing areas in the state. Though I can say that the central coast (near Santa Barbara) is also wonderful!
And happy belated birthday!
Your trip looks absolutely perfect! I truly love touring wineries, especially with a great group of friends.
I just was looking at that winery to have our wedding at! :)
How fun! I have yet to go wine tasting.. I want to go now!
when i come home for the summer can i come visit you and we can go wine tasting?!
The cave looks very cool!
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