Nature's Beauty Enhanced by Humankind - A Visit to Artesa Winery in Napa CA
I have a special fondness for Artesa wine.
We discovered it at what is probably our favorite local restaurant back in our old stomping grounds of Cambridge and Somerville, MA.
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) offers a wonderful dining experience - a rare combination of creative, flavorful food using the best of fresh ingredients, an upscale ambiance, and a comfortable neighborhood feel arising from the owners, Peter and Colleen McCarthy, and their staff (who got to be friends over the many visits we had).
As I recall, Colleen's brother Dan introduced us to Artesa Chardonnay (which I highly recommend) and it became a regular friend of ours.
So of course a visit to the Artesa Winery while in Napa was a "must do."
I was totally unprepared for the beauty of this winery. It is rather off the beaten path and thus we expected a smallish, unpretentious winery amidst the vineyards, You would almost not notice the signage, and the winery itself blends almost seamlessly with the hills and countryside.
The views were spectacular in all directions, enhanced by the inventive sculpture and architecture both inside and out. This is a "feel good" place and not because of the wine.
The photos tell the story better than I can. This was a perfect way to end Day 1 in Napa.
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