#162 As Seen Through The Windshield #11

This leg of the trip we are travelling through Napa Valley. This is our fourth trip through the area. It is very beautiful and the wines are outstanding.

Vineyards across from the Culinary Institute of America

Greystone Mansion at the CIA

The Biringer Mansion

Main Street St. Helena.
The shops were many and varied.

St. Helena Plaza.

We had a wonderful meal at Brix our first evening in the area.

The gardens behind Brix. There are tables there under the umbrellas.

The gardens behind Brix.

Entrance to Domaine Chandon winery, restaurant, & Gift shop.

Water garden at Domaine Chandon.

Stone toadstool garden.

Behind these doors lies the gift shop.

Lunch at Domaine Chandon must include a glass of their Classic Brut Champagne.
It was just perfect.

ROASTED BABY BEETS
HUMBOLDT FOG · CANDIED WALNUTS
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
We shared this.

PORK CHOP · SWEET POTATO · SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
CIDER-PORK REDUCTION
Maryann's choice.

PETRALE SOLE · RICOTTA GNOCCHI · RED BELL PEPPER · LEMON BEURRE BLANC
My choice.

WHITE AND DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

CRÈME ANGLAISE
COCOA NIBS
We also shared this. It was fantastic.
The fork was tasty too.

The vineyard at the exit to Domaine Chandon.

Speed limit 65.
Actual speed, varied 25-70. Here it was closer to 30 MPH

A view of Monterey bay from our lodging at Presidio of Monterey.

More to come. Stay tuned.

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