Happy Monday, everyone! I took a day-trip to Napa with my parents a few weeks back, and it was a day very well spent! I only wish I understood wine. At all the wineries we went to, whenever our hosts talked about the different wines–the butter, the raspberry, or the chocolate flavors–I was always very confused. Butter, in wine? Chocolate?! Man, I wish I had their taste buds.
They all talk about wine so passionately, too. I really really wanted to be able to taste all these flavors that they raved about, but I swear, my flavor gauge on wine is limited to bitterness. If you ask me to tell the difference between two different wines, I’ll only be able to tell you that one is more bitter than the other, or one is more sweet and tangy. But if you want me to get into the subtle aromas in the wines, sorry…no can do. I wonder if it’s a skill that can be acquired. I feel like I’ve had a good share of sips of different wines that I should be able to somewhat grasp the different flavors…but maybe I’m just not a wine person.
Anyway, despite my lack of wine knowledge, going to Napa is still always fun. The wineries are beautiful, as are the vineyards. We ended our day tasting olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and I must say, I enjoyed that a lot more than the wine-tasting. Well, I shouldn’t say “enjoyed more,” but I was better able to comprehend the different flavors.
Are any of you guys wine pros? 🙂 I’d love to know how you guys trained your taste buds.
I’ve been dying to go to Napa. Not a wine pro, but yes a wine person!!!? But I also want to go to sightseeing. I think the vineyards are beautiful!❤️
I hope you can visit someday, it’s beautiful!! I think I go only for the scenery haha.
A fun experience you had there! 😀
It sure was 🙂
That looks gorgeous! I’m a sucker for fruit infused oil and vinegar.
I never liked wine until I tried the sweeter wines, and now they’re my go-to drink. A sweet red is quite tasty. Though I’m with you, all I taste is wine…I don’t get all the other subtle flavors. I guess we just aren’t classy enough! Haha
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Same! I prefer sweeter wines but not dessert wine. And haha yeah I guess not 🙁
Ahh! I just went there a couple weeks ago and LOVED it! Your pics made me want to go back!
Oh nice!! Well there’s never a bad time to go to Napa 🙂
Wow! Nowadays, we hardly take time off to travel even more so to travel with our parents! Good for you!
Thank you! 🙂 My parents always jump at the chance to get out of the house lol!
Ooohh the tasting looks fun! Beautiful winery!
It was! But definitely would’ve been better if I knew my wines, haha.
Wineries are so beautiful, It’s in my bucket list to go visit a few when I turn 21. I’m not a wine expert by any means but I do love the beauty and preparation that goes into it.
Yes, same! And I love listening to people talk about wine haha even though I can’t grasp much.
I used to only drink white wine, but I’ve since switched to reds. The latter are much bolder in flavor compared to whites, which are lighter. The way the experts describe them still confuses me once in a while. I usually just read the label on the bottle before trying something new, so I have an idea what to expect. Maybe sparkling wine or champagne is more your thing?
I’m still experimenting! Although I find that I like more white wines than reds 🙂 Not a big fan of champagne though.
I’m a nookie when it comes to wine. But this looks so exciting! ☺
Poops! I meant *newbie* lol!
I’ve definitely got visiting Napa on my list of to-dos! Images look like fun babe! Thanks for sharing!
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Oh my gosh, that sounds absolutely fab. I love wine, but I haven’t had the opportunity to train my taste buds, and I’m assuming that like all things go, practice makes perfect. Drink more, and drink intelligently!
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I hope that’s the case! Although I’m losing hope after 3 years of “practice”, haha.
Beautiful photos!
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Thank you 🙂
I’ve recently been wine tasting too! But I still haven’t learned to actually love wine. Only a few aren’t too bitter for me! Lol
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Same 🙂 we gotta slowly work our way up haha
Ugh I wish I was a wine person! But like you, one is simply more bitter than the other 😉 I’ve never been to a winery! Your pictures are stunning Ashley!
Ahhh you must visit Napa someday! 🙂 I go mostly for the scenery haha but it’s nice to feel classy with a glass of wine too. And thank you! 🙂
It is definitely on the list!!!
The vineyards! They look amazing 🙂
They looked 10x better in person 🙂
I could only see it on movies though (sigh). But who knows, maybe someday. Yay! Nice photos BTW, and the dress is simply stunning as well 🙂
Aw, thank you! 🙂
I’m not a wine person either! I’d love to look sophisticated and act like a mature adult, but you know… I guess you don’t need wine to do that haha!
Great pictures, glad you had a good day nonetheless 🙂
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Haha, same! Being in Napa makes me feel so classy lol. Thanks for reading 🙂
Beautiful photos! It seems like you have to drink wine regularly and like it a lot to detect the subtleties. I notice these, but that’s probably because I love to drink! haha! Have a fun day!
xo, Bry
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I figured. You’ll have to teach me! 🙂
Great Post. Captured your visit and Napa so well.
Thank you!! 🙂
I love your dress in the picture! Where is it from, it looks great on you!
It’s from J.crew I got it a couple years ago 🙂
Beautiful photos !
Regards !
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Thank you! 🙂