Susi's TNT fundraiser...a vanload of DGs in napa...super fun. I've been to many a TNT fndraisers since so many of my friends are so active with marathons and triathlons...and they ususally involve bar nights or sushi feeds. Susi decided to try something different - and I think it was an amazing idea! Sara rented her a van from Enterprise...Susi coordinated lunch, snacks and the days agenda. We each donated a minimum of $40 for a seat on the van and a day's trip to Napa. We visited 3 wineries...2 were ones that take reservations only so it was nice to spend some quality time catching up with the ladies...with some of the girls getting married, work and various other engagements - we just don't get enough time...
Wineries we visited:
- Venge: Susi's best friend from home went to UC Davis with the winemaker. He's about our age and regularly hangs out with Susi's dad. His parents purchased the winery back in 1999 and it was a winery that was closed by prohibition and was only opened when their family re-started the winery. So it's called a ghost winery - so their white wine is named "The White Ghost" and they have a great red blend that is called "Scout's Honor" after his dog. I even joined their wine club.
- Kelham Vineyards: The owner of the winery met us and led us through a tasting of their wines on their patio. The picture above is a view from the patio...they had beautiful lawns and roses....a great event site. I picked up a Savignon Blanc there and the owner was nice enough to personally sign each of our purchased bottles.
- ZD Wines: The last stop of the day...Susi had originally planned for 4 stops but we were all so tired and buzzy so this ended up as the last stop to a fabulous day. I picked up a bottle of cab to Forrest to share :)
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