Our last full day in Napa Valley with Trafalgar Tours began with what else, but yet another visit to a winery. Except, this winery, Round Pond Estate, is also home to olive groves. One of my favorite things in life is olive oil, thus I could not have been more excited to learn about their olive oil cultivation and production. Luckily for us, we arrived on the first day of harvest and there was already a copious amount of liquid gold for us to taste.
After a few delicious and very fresh samples, I wandered off into the nearby wine vineyards for a moment of solitude.
Then it was time to head over to the breathtakingly beautiful estate, where there was even more olive oil and wine along with locally made bread, cheese, and produce from the estate’s garden. Once I tasted their rosemary, garlic, and basil olive oil trio I instantly purchased them to take home with me.
It was nearly impossible to leave Round Pond Estate, as it is truly one of the best wineries I have ever visited around the world, however we had a reservation at another award-winning destination: Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen. One of the most popular restaurants in the Napa Valley and for good reason, the owner Cindy Pawlyn was once on the show Top Chef Masters. Cindy starred on Season One and now has three Napa Valley restaurants, her most famous being Mustards Grill.
That just looks like the absolute most PERFECT day! From the moment of solitude among the vines, to the olive oil tasting and fantastic meals, I could probably spend every day like that for the rest of my life and never get bored.
It truly was and the best part is that the day got even better!!!
My comment should really just be “Yum” to all of your SF and Napa posts. Everything looks so good!
Hahaha it’s true! I tell Trafalgar all of the time they need to change their name to Trafalgar Foodie Tours.
Gorgeous photos, you did such a great job capturing Round Pond, all my photos sucked! I loved that place. Great photos of Cindy’s too!
Thank you so much sweetheart!!! I LOVED that place! I could have taken photos there for hours. I can’t believe I didn’t have any food shots from Cindy’s. 🙁
Oh you may Napa look so tempting, it is hard to believe I haven’t been there yet. Hopefully this Spring!
You must must must go!!! Don’t worry I’ve never been to Boston!
I adore any day at a winery – especially when there is great food too!
Hahaha me too! That’s why we adore each other!!! 😉
Those wineries look amazing!!!!
Beyond!
I love the photo through the window with the palms all aligned. Napa looks incredible both the scenery outdoors and the great food and wine. I would love to check it out.
Thank you dear, I love that shot too!!! Everything about Napa is just SO awesome!
oh napa, how i love thee.
i used napa valley olive oil as favors at my wedding. napa oils are so rich and flavorful.
nice photos!
Let me count the ways right!?! How awesome that you used Napa oils as a wedding favor! I’m sure your guests were sooo happy!!!
Simply stunning bella!
What amazing captures of this beautiful winery 🙂
Love olive oil! Pouring a bit on a nice piece of fresh baked bread (or baguette) is heavenly!
I agree with Ted, that photo of the palms lined up and seen from the window is just fab.
Bravo 😉
Thank yooooou!!! I really appreciate your kind words. Isn’t olive the best? Olive oil, cheese, and bread = la dulce vida. XO
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You’re welcome and thank you Lisa!
Looks like a really good time with great wine! I love napa valley! Loving all your photos- just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Awww I’m so touched that you’re enjoying my photos!!! Napa is so awesome!