Bay Area Basics Update: I managed to pull myself together today and get a jump-start on my packing. I can’t believe we are leaving Thursday. Now if only I could get Marcus to start his packing process…

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

Tomorrow I will be gathering the directions for our wine country outing on Friday. We are looking to hit up possibly 4 or 5 wineries in the St. Helena/Napa area. I figure I can pick up a bottle of one of our chosen stops on my way home from work to sip on while packing my suitcase (carry-on of course). Totally California dreamin’!

Here are a few of my fave Cali wines:

Napa Cellars Zinfandel, $17 at Ingersoll Wine & Spirits

Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon, $35 at Hy-Vee

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, $27 at Gateway Market