Recently I took my first visit to HALL Winery in St. Helena, in the Napa Valley. Thrilled at having the chance to visit and to experience the artwork, and to taste the wines that the place was famous for, I knew I had the perfect dress for the occasion as well. Wanting to keep things casual and comfortable, I wanted to be dressy, but not overly dressed for the occasion!My dress, as you may recognize is from the style collaboration between Victoria Beckham and Target. The collection was feminine and modern, which is why I liked it in the first place. This dress in particular appealed to me because of it's slightly quirky detail of the bunnies on the collar. HALL Winery is famous for it's giant bunny statue (aka Bunny Foo Foo) which greets all guests at the entrance to the property.
HALL Winery houses the sculptures and creations of a number of internationally acclaimed artists including John Baldessari, Patrick Dougherty and Lawrence Argent (who created the silver bunny sculpture). My lapel bunnies were in perfect sync with the giant bunny at the gates and the dress didn't go unnoticed! I paired the dress with my L.K. Bennett nude heels, topped off with a short brimmed hat, and my look was complete.
The day was warm, and visitors were sprawled across the grounds sipping wine, and lounging along the vineyards in their adirondack chairs. HALL Winery has plenty of lush lavender on the property, and the heady scent of the flowers reminded me of my time in Provence. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. From the fun and quirky outside art, to the flickering light sculptures inside, it was really a lovely experience! I love when art, food and wine, and culture all blend seamlessly together in one afternoon.
Critically acclaimed for their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (#18 out of 100 on the Wine Spectator's "Top 100 Wines" list), be sure to visit HALL! Their hours are: 10am-5:30pm. Tastings and tours start at $40.
Photography: Sam Delaware
