A Day in the Wine Country -- Calistoga and St. Helena ... my birthday fun day

My birthday choice for fun was to go to Castello di Amorosa Winery in Calistoga and to dinner at Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena.

On our drive -- we spotted the Oreo Cookie cows out on pasture. I've been wanting to take pictures of them, but either they weren't out or it was too dark on our drive. Today, they were out, so I had Jonathan drive up close enough for me to take a few pictures.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belted_Galloway

Castello di Amoroso Winery

We then headed to Castello di Amorosa Winery. It's just off Hwy 29 on the outskirts of downtown Calistoga.

http://www.castellodiamorosa.com/

Castello di Amoroso - Castle Grounds

The castle grounds are gorgeous. I'd consider it a fairly family friendly winery since it's theme is castle, which would appeal to children (for those little princesses and little knights).There are stairs to consider though. Kay loved the entire winery and we'll probably go back to take a tour. I'd recommend booking a tour prior to arriving.

    

     

              

             

             

   

Castello di Amoroso - Tasting Room

          

Castello di Amoroso - Outside Castle Grounds

     

       

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen 

1327 Railroad Avenue, St. Helena (707) 963-1200

http://cindysbackstreetkitchen.com/

Afterwards, we headed over to St. Helena to have my dinner at Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen. The restaurant is small and quaint. The food was amazing. I've been here once before and knew this is where I wanted to have my birthday dinner.