An amazing book signing event filled with friends and family from the OC, also know as Orange County. A special thanks to Akua, proprietor of Grapevine Fine Wines, for his warm and welcoming Island hospitality.
During the event we tasted wine from some of the most romantic wineries featured in Romantic Napa Valley: An Insider's Guide for Couples, including O'Brien Estate and Diamond Oaks Winery. Yummy! The ambience had a Hawaiian-feel to it with my cherished Hawaiian Family in the house, along with many other supportive friends who turned out for the event.
By the end of the evening everyone was planning their next trip to my house in the Napa Valley.
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( 2.9 / 214 )It all started with a familiar glance at a friendly get together and an introduction through mutual friends that brought Angela and Orlando together. This local couple, Napa Natives, who later found out that they had went to High school together, were excited to share their beautiful impromptu engagement photo with Romantic Travel Publishing for the cover of newly released Romantic Napa Valley: An Insider's Guide for Couples. The picture was taken by local photographer John Klycinski at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville.
Under the same lush serene tree in the photo, the couple chose to marry on Summer Solstice, June 21, 2008, after a four year enchanting courtship. The couple tied the knot in a bilingual ceremony, honoring their heritage, with close friends and family surrounding them in a circle beneath the signature evergreen. Angela thought the day was as beautiful as the location. Since the wedding, their lives have been hectic with work and community-tied activities, yet both have found refuge on their rare days off under the same tree to reflect and remind them of their amazing love story.
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( 3 / 211 )My graphic design and website team, a.k.a. J.J. and Buzz Swann, visited recently from Atlanta, Georgia. Being such special guests, they deserved red carpet treatment with wine tastings at Far Niente and Round Pond and a memorable lunch at Auberge du Soleil. The Swanns were overcome with the romantic appeal and overwhelming sense of beauty that is inherent in the Valley.
Included in their trip was a day trip to Sonoma Valley and San Francisco, where we tasted at Nicholson Ranch and Viansa Winery. We also had a wonderful room at the Orchard Garden Hotel in San Francisco close to Union Square, Chinatown and North Beach. This world-class hotel is a must for your next stay in the city. Combine relaxing wine country living and sophisticated city life for a week long trip that will create memories of a lifetime, just like it did for the Swanns.
http://www.theorchardgardenhotel.com/
http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/
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( 3 / 215 )This was a successful book signing event where fans, friends and family turned out to taste wine and purchase a signed copy of my new book. Every Friday night JV Wharehouse offers an inexpensive wine tasting event, often pouring exclusive and hard-to-find wines.
If you live in town, or are just visiting it's a great way to expand your wine knowledge and pick up a special deal. JV has the most extensive wine selection in town and is my favorite place to buy a special bottle of vino.
Thank you to all who attended!
http://www.jvwine.com/
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