Even though our private little cottage at Carneros Inn was the perfect hideaway for newlyweds in love, we did find the “courage” to venture out into the hills of California’s Napa Valley. So what does one do in this stunning American wine region? … drink and eat. A LOT. It was so much fun hopping on bikes and bouncing from one winery to the next, sometimes making a picnic and sometimes trying world-famous restaurants such as Bouchon. My absolute favorite winery was James Cole, where we bought a case of Merlot we gave to family members as Christmas gifts…and saved some for ourselves (for special occasions, like this past Thanksgiving). We played tourists on the Napa Valley Wine Train and spent a day in Santa Rosa, the city one of Kevin’s favorite beer breweries, Russian River, calls home. The details are foggy with the passage of time (or maybe it was the wine) and now only the highlights of my memories remain and these very few snapshots on film of the time in our lives when we were newlywed ~
Love wine? US TOO!
Wine Cinemagraph // Wine on the Beach // Wine at a Dinner Party // Wine Delivered // Wine in Chile // Wine in Florence //
… and never forget the Champagne!
AH this seems like so much fun and so magical. Honestly, how are you an incredible photographer and just as great of a model?! x
I second that!
Beautiful photos! Looks like it was an amazing time!
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My fiance proposed right next to James Cole winery! We were on a 7am stroll and no one was around. So pretty and romantic. 🙂
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Oh my gosh! How romantic and wonderful!
What beautiful memories and photographs! Thank you, as always, for sharing with us Jamie… I love being able to see snippets of your honeymoon as the years pass!
And that shot of you on the bike is one of my absolute all-time favorite photographs! So classic and beautiful!
Lady, you are just so stunning. A romantic getaway to Napa sounds so perfect right now…
Could that picture of you possibly be any sexier?
No.
Love the free spirit of the first photo! You could literally feel the happiness from it. 🙂
The first photo can’t possibly get any better. Amazing!
Not only is that picture on the bike the cutest thing ever but the colors are great! The red wheels and green leaves mixed with the turquoise bike and your dress- perfect! I can’t wait until I find my own Kevin. On that note, if you come across any single gentlemen please do let me know! I love art, listening to anything with the violin, all animals and hiking 😉
I know your Mr. Wonderful is out there too, especially with the list of things you love! Good taste my dear 🙂
Showing a little leg! hehe! : ) I love this! Such wonderful photos! Nothing beats sunshine, wine and cheese!
Your photography is absolutely gorgeous. Happy to have just discovered you!
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That picture of you on the bike is fantastic! That is the most adorable bike, too. Is it a Public? Great shots as always!
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I think it was public. It was provided by the hotel 🙂
OH MY gorgeousness!!! I crazily love the wine and cheese pairing and always look forward to head on anywhere for it…:)
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Beauty on the bike
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