On our last morning in Napa, we decided to maximize what little time we had left. So, we left the hotel and went into the town of St. Helena to grab breakfast at Model Bakery and to go exploring.
Wineries
Rippon Vineyard: The World’s Most Photographed Vineyard
Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, New Zealand is the “most photographed vineyard in the world” according to locals. It’s not hard to see why everyone takes this photo (or a similar photo) when visiting. Location Close to Queenstown and the more well-known Gibbston Valley is Wanaka. Wanaka is more laid back and quieter than Queenstown, but […]
Esk Valley Winery Hawkes Bay NZ
Happy Wine Wednesday, which is a thing now. The Jeffsetters stop for a quick visit and tasting at Esk Valley Winery in the famous Hawkes Bay. On our road trip through New Zealand, we stopped in the coastal town of Napier in Hawkes Bay. Wineries surround the art deco town. I happen to love art deco architecture […]
Wineries: Mudbrick Vineyard Waiheke Island
Jeffsetters are back and bringing you another winery – Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island. Mudbrick Vineyards A little further down the road and opposite of Cable Bay, you see Mudbrick Winery complete with charm. Mudbrick Vineyard nestled on a rolling hill is surrounded by gorgeous gardens soon to be full of veggies, rows of lavender […]
Our Best Souvenir of 2018: Bottling Wine in Slovenia [Video]
The Jeffsetters are back to talk a little bit about our best souvenir of 2018, bottling wine in Slovenia. Well, Mr. J just wrapped up his spring European speaking tour. This year, we stopped in Slovenia and Germany (Munich). While we were in Slovenia, we had a couple of extra days to do a wine tasting […]
Wineries: Waiheke Island Te Motu Vineyards and The Shed Restaurant
Today we take a journey back to Waiheke Island and a visit to Te Motu Vineyards. This small island full of wine off the coast of Aukland is nothing short of stunning. On our short weekend stay, we enjoyed a great wine tasting and lunch at Te Motu Vineyards. Te Motu Vineyards Like many of the […]