Any entrée featuring noodles as a key ingredient is a popular choice. Think about it, even children deemed “picky eaters” take the plain pasta route. What’s not to love? If you share our sentiment, we suggest you celebrate through a Napa Valley event titled For the Love of Noodles!
Rarely do we travel to Napa Valley in the hopes of indulging in beer over wine. But there is one such occasion where we can’t help but satisfy our craving. Can you guess what we’re referring to? That’s right, Oktoberfest is right around the corner!
Parmesan, Ricotta, and Gruyere, oh my! There are so many delicious types of cheese, and yet we can’t help but focus on the wine. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all looking for the next big pour in vino country, but shouldn’t we know where to purchase its most popular pairing as well?
You don’t need a reason to raise your glass in St. Helena, but we’d argue there’s one occasion that requires a toast or two – or three! Since Fall is another popular time for couples to say “I do,” we’re sharing a few of our favorite Napa Valley wedding venues. Cheers to the newlyweds!
Wine is the focal point of Napa Valley. We’re inclined to experience all the area has to offer with a glass of our favorite red or white in hand. But let’s be honest, sipping our way through town would be kind of a headache – literally. So, take a breather – even just for the afternoon – and shop along St. Helena’s Main Street!
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Fall in Napa Valley is breathtaking. Winding roads blanketed in Autumn foliage give way to peace and relaxation. But we also know the season comes with its priorities, and college football is one of them. That being said, we’ve listed St. Helena locations where you can catch the game.
When you’re staying at El Bonita Motel, you’re in wine country and Napa Valley is teeming with wineries and vineyards ready to tickle your tastebuds. So, to ensure you’re more than prepared and sufficiently excited, we’ve listed some of our favorite wine podcasts.
We heard it through the grapevine: you want to sound like a wine connoisseur. Since St. Helena offers no shortage of tasting opportunities, we’ve compiled a list of the most important and less than obvious wine terminology. You know, so you don’t make any pour choices.
At El Bonita Motel in Saint Helena, we already know you’re on cloud nine (you’re in wine country, for goodness’ sake!). But what if we said you could go higher? Well, you can – less than ten miles down the road, your Napa Valley Balloon tour awaits.
Whether it’s your anniversary, birthday, promotion – you name it – this experience enhances the occasion and guarantees you’ll be floating on air!
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Napa Valley is wine country, and we here have a beautiful, storied history. We love Saint Helena — and we love our neighbors in Napa, Calistoga, and Santa Rosa. We wanted to give you a Napa fire update from our side of the recent terrible events. Continue reading “Napa Fire Update: We Are Okay in Saint Helena & Napa Will Stay Strong!”
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