Healdsburg to Calistoga, CA

Today we started out at the French Bakery in town known for the breads and you could smell the ovens going when you walked in the door. Todd ordered the breakfast sandwich which did not disappoint and I ordered the pan perdue which did. It was apparent the bread was good but it was very dry.


From there, we did a tour of the Jordan Estate which was beautiful. The grounds were pristine and the tasting room for us was a sit-down tasting with food pairings. They showcased their wine very well and we walked out with a few tucked under our arm.

From there we visited Ferrari Carano, Ridge and Alexander Valley before heading to Calistoga. Here we checked in to Dr. Wilkinson’s Motel and Spa. We got a room on the second floor which shielded us from the traffic below and has the same amenities as our previous room although a bit bigger. We dropped our bags and went to investigate Calistoga to see how much had changed since our last visit. Of course, our favorite B&B was sold and is now quite remodeled with a high price tag on a room for the night as well as some of our favorite restaurants. I guess you have to expect change in a tourist town after more than a decade later.

For dinner this eveningwe went to JoLe and shared plates that were wonderful along with pichet's of wine. A nice cap to theendoftheday.