birthday celebrations.

We are back from celebrating our friend's birthday up North {group of 16 of us!}.  Had such a good time! Of course, I wish we could have stayed a few more days.  Here are a handful of photographs from the weekend. 

First Winery: Rubicon Estate

Happy Birthday!

In the background of this photograph is Francis Ford Coppola's home:

{Rubicon Estate}


This is the front, definitely my favorite winery of the day.  Isn't it beautiful? 

Here we are giving a "cheers" to the people who voted for us in the contest over the weekend {said we would here} thank you! I loved this tasting room!

Second Winery: Rutherford Hill
Third Winery: Mumm {below pic}


I don't think there's anything better than enjoying several different types of champagne.  They also brought out a sparkling pinot noir...

Lastly, we went to Girard 


loved this scene driving up to Artesa on our second day of tasting: 

how adorable are the sheep?

Wish I would have taken more scenery pics, but I wanted to enjoy my day and spend more time with the people around me.  

Hope you all had a nice weekend!