Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

My weekend trip to Calistoga, included a special treat. We stopped off at the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards to stretch our legs for a moment. Inside we found a welcoming staff, helpful, knowledgeable, plus free wine tasting to the left as you walk in, and in addition to the wine, The Olive Press, offers free olive oil tasting, that's located on the right, as you walk into Jazucci Family Vineyards.

We found two excellent reds, the Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Primitivo Morine Ranch Lake County 2006. Both of these wines tasted so smooth, rich and full of flavor, even the texture of the wine was wonderful, the moment it touched your lips, you knew that you were in for a treat.

The olive oils, there were so many to choose from, it was delightful! The lemon, and the lime infused oils ended up being the choices for us. In addition to the olive oils, there are also various vinegars to compliment the olive oils.(*Special note, The Olive Press has a very clean, and orderly set-up, and the staff is right there to assist you with any questions. *I've been put off at other olive oil tastings, because of unclean conditions. You won't find that here.)

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is a must see, when you're driving through Sonoma, California, along highway 121, not far from highway 37. VB

*For more information go to http://www.jacuzziwines.com/
*For more information about The Olive Press, at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, visit,
http://www.theolivepress.com/

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Calistoga Weekender

If you live in the bay area, and you haven't been to Calistoga Spa Hot Springs yet, well come on now, it's worth the drive. Along the way you'll drive past beautiful vineyards, and through rolling hills, you'll have wine tasting opportunities, if you're into that.

Calistoga California, is home to some wonderful places to stay, that offer spa services, some have dinning, but the big deal is the hot springs. Calistoga Spa Hot Springs has the spa services, a lap pool, a small splash pool for the kids, and a medium heat-hot spring pool, and the hot tub! This is the place to come, for a battery recharging, ease the aches and pains, and have a relaxing soak.

There are also picnic tables, grills, a washer & dryer area, small kitchens in the rooms, a gym, and Calistoga Spa is near the town grocery store, the Ace Hardware, and there are all kinds of restaurants along the main town road.

I had a great weekend here, and recharged my batteries for the week ahead. The weather cooperated as well, which indeed made for happy travels. VB

**For more information check out http://calistogaspa.com/

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