And it was Goode!
Today might have been the best day in Napa yet. But first lets talk about VWCC. It’s continued to rain the past two mornings, so I’ve continued to workout indoors in the scary gym. Setting this challenge has been a huge motivator. I’ve been much less tempted to ditch the workout then I would other wise. Yesterday, I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and a 20 minute Power Yoga podcast from the highly popular yogadownload.com If you haven’t done one of these, you should. They offer 20 minute classes for free and longer versions of each class area available for a small fee.
The highlight of the day was getting to taste wine at Murphy Goode with the one and only Hardy! After sending him a tweet he was kind enough to meet us at the tasting room. What a great guy! I am so impressed with these wines. Yesterday we tasted wines at Caymus and Quintessa (another biodynamic farm) whose wines were amazing, but out of our price range. I seriously couldn’t believe that a wine as affordable as Murphy Goode could taste as good as those unaffordable ones.
We took home a bottle of Snake Eye Zinfandel and Merlot. We loved their wine so much we even signed up for their wine club. Social media works! If it hadn’t been for their contest and Hardy we probably wouldn’t have even stopped by for a tasting. If your heading to the area anytime soon stop by to meet Hardy and try these wines. It’s easy to see why they choose him to represent their wines.
Do you have a favorite affordable wine that’s your “go to” wine? I think mine is now going to be Murphy Goode!
Two Buck Chuck at Trader Joe’s! haha, I forget the brand, but I buy it sometimes…also another one at Trader Joe’s called Blue Fin, it’s really tasty, and very cheap!
It’s ok you didn’t complete your challenge, at least you are having a great time..right?!
I am am a big fan of the Argentinean wine malbec, mmmmm.
Robin, me too! We found a really great bottle here in Napa (believe it or not).
Hey when I was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis the first thing my Doctor asked me if I was walking up hills and when I said yes, he told me to stop that immediately. He also told me that if I use an elliptical, I should ease into it and that I should try to stick to stationary bike until I start to feel better =)
Enjoy the rest of your trip! great pics
Aw man, Mari – I guess I shouldn’t have spent 45 minutes on the elliptical on Monday. Thanks for the tips!
Sounds like you’re having a great vacation. Good for you for sticking with your goals while you’re away! Definitely admirable.
Not too much of a wine drinker. But sometimes on occasion I will.
Love YogaDownload.com
I’m a fan of Libery School cab or merlot. Under $25-ish. Or, Whitehall Lane Merlot…above $25-ish but under $50.