Picnics in the Vineyard

Where Love and Laughter Are Always on the Menu.

This newly rewritten 2025 edition of Picnics in the Vineyard is filled with expanded scenes, fresh dialogue, deeper emotion, and even more of the humor and heart readers loved in the original. Whether you’re returning to Napa Valley or visiting for the first time, pour a glass, kick off your shoes, and enjoy a story where every picnic brings new moments of joy and connection.

In the heart of Napa Valley’s rolling vineyards and golden sunsets, three women discover that life’s sweetest moments are best served with good friends, great wine, and unexpected romance.

In this lighthearted romantic comedy inspired by true events, author Gail Robin Raes introduces us to Jennifer, Presley, and Robyn—three relatable, spirited women navigating reinvention, friendship, and the winding road to love.

Jennifer is chasing her dream of restoring a vine-covered cottage beside the charming Bishop Vineyards in Yountville. What she didn’t expect? Attracting the attention of three very different—and very intriguing—men: Ries, the handsome vintner with a past; Brandon, the 6'9" architect with a flair for design and quiet charm; and Rory, the brooding, country-western-singing contractor who always shows up at just the right (or wrong) time. As she renovates the cottage, Jennifer begins rebuilding her heart—but which man will claim it?

Presley, a sassy redhead raised in Las Vegas by her Elvis-impersonator father, now runs a charming Bed and Breakfast in downtown Napa. When a celebrity chef—known as Chef Delicious—arrives to open a restaurant nearby, sparks fly. But is he her happily ever after or just a recipe for disaster?

And then there’s Robyn. Once an aspiring model and now a mother of two grown children, Robyn finds herself reevaluating everything. With a husband more passionate about his Corvette than their marriage, she's left wondering if it’s too late to rediscover joy—and maybe even fall in love again.

Set against the stunning backdrop of wine country and sprinkled with laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt truths, and irresistible charm, Picnics in the Vineyard is a celebration of friendship, second chances, and the joy of living boldly—at any age.

Featuring real-life inspiration from the author’s years in Napa Valley, this edition also includes delicious recipes and curated playlists to bring the spirit of the story to life.

Perfect for fans of mature romantic comedies and uplifting women’s fiction, Picnics in the Vineyard proves there’s no age limit on fun, friendship, or falling in love.

So pack your picnic basket, pour a glass of wine, and settle in—because in this vineyard, love and laughter are always on the menu.