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winegal Oct 15th, 2005 06:22 AM

napa/sonoma driver
 
I am taking my first trip to the Napa/Sonoma area for my 40th birthday. I am looking for a driver/tour guide and will have a car. I just don't want to be drinking and driving. Any suggestions? Also any suggestions on good merlot wineries?

traveler24 Oct 15th, 2005 09:11 AM

IMHO--The Merlot at Domain Chandon is outstanding. It is almost the only wine I like !!!
http://www.wineshuttle.com is a good outfit to use for wine tours...
If you do a "search" on this board for "wine tours" I am sure you will find other references..

bill_boy Oct 15th, 2005 09:19 AM

Merlot, you ask?

Pride Mountain, Paloma, Switchback Ridge and Hourglass. These wineries make, imho, the best Merlot in the country. Oh, and one thing in common about these wines - Bob Foley, a great winemaker, makes 'em.

For some thing less costly, but would qualify as a good QPR, try Havens.

moldyhotelsaregross Oct 15th, 2005 10:43 AM

Just wanted to say thanks for not drinking and driving. ((L))

Underhill Oct 15th, 2005 11:26 AM

Google for Napa Valley limousine services and you will find a number that provide a sedan and a driver.

winegal Oct 16th, 2005 05:29 AM

Thanks for the info , I was hoping to find a service that provided a driver only, but have not seen anything like this in my search through all of the transportation services.

Underhill Oct 16th, 2005 11:01 AM

I think it will probably be difficult to find a driver only, although you might ask your hotel and perhaps a winery or two for recommendations.


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