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Photo by Claiborne Swanson Frank
Describe Napa in three words:
Romantic. Gorgeous. Poetic
What do you love most about the area?
It is the most special place to make indelible memories with family, friends and loved ones.
Your Five Favorite Places in Napa:
Eat: Acacia House, on the veranda.
Drink: The Auberge Patio Bar at dusk.
Shop: Hunter Gatherer
Cruise: Love to drive the back roads of Yountville — specifically Yount Mill Road.
Must-Have: The cult-ish Vintner's Daughter Botanical Serum, made in Napa Valley.
Your favorite part about putting together this book?
Made me double down on my great love for this exquisite part of the United States.
What archetype did you give your sister and why?
Veronica was the obvious TASTEMAKER— and always has been. She is non-stop relentless in her quest to learn, experience, surveil and research.Her shameless passion is the hunt: be it clothes, antiques, thrift shops, consignments shops, or car dealerships.It takes WERK to keep up with her!
The must-do for someone visiting Napa for the first time?
Ballooning during harvest is so special, memorable and sensorial with vistas as far as the eye can see, and the intense fragrance of wine-making.
Three Wines to Try:
Lewis Cellars, Mac Donald Wines and Venge Wines.
Best Way to Get Around?
UBER!!!!!
Your entertaining essentials:
#1.The best bartender in town.
#2.Comfort food.
#3.A good cake.
How would you define Napa style?
Purely California: Army jackets, caftans, straw hats, sunglasses and a good manicure and pedicure. I also always like to throw in some black lace for good measure.
Your VB Napa Packing List:
Kate Skinny Jeans, Grey Mule, Anouk Blouse, Camp Jacket and the Short-Brim Fedora.
Photos by Douglas Friedman, Nicole Bruce and Carolyn Corley. From Napa with Love by Alexis Traina, published by ABRAMS c 2017.
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