For those of you who know me, you know one of my favorite subjects to photograph is the beautiful fall foliage that each Autumn produces. I love to find new places that displays the bright, bold colors. Mostly when you think of fall foliage, you think of the northeastern states. Recently when I went on a press trip to Napa, California with the crew from Romantic Destinations Magazine, I found a new place to photograph the beautiful colors - in the grapes leaves across Napa Valley. Absolutely stunning and unexpected. The following photos will share some of the amazing shots I got.

Well back to the press trip. Like I said, I was there with Romantic Destinations Magazine. We took a several personal guided tour, each with their own unique perspective of Napa. First and foremost, I have to highly recommend calling Chris and Bill at Cristal Blue Carriage the next time you are visiting Napa. Even if you have been to Napa before, like me, Chris and Bill will show you a whole other side to wine country. We were all chauffeured around in their trademark blue limos. We visited quite a few modern boutique wineries. Everyone involved was so personable an friendly. Everyplace we went was like going over to a friend’s house and drinking a glass of wine, however these friends houses’ just happened to sit in the middle of a beautiful vineyard. Other venues for seeing and experiencing Napa, that I highly recommend, are listed below (as well as some of the winery’s we visited).

Cristal Blue Carriage

Ceja Vineyards

Larson Winery (actually in Sonoma)

Bouchaine Winery

Palmaz Vineyards

Signorello Vineyards

Ravenswood Winery

Imagery Estate Winery

Destino (wine tasting on a yacht down Napa River - how cool!)

Other links

Ballons Above The Valley (awesome!!!)

Spa Terra

The Girl & The Fig

Brannan’s Grill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love all the Winery dogs!!!