You are quite welcome !
Have a great trip !

R5

Viansa used to be a fairly nice winery many years ago, when they first restored the Napa river wetlands. But that was long ago, it is now a bus tour stop and a shadow of its former pleasant self.

We just spent a lovely couple of days in Sonoma this past weekend. I recommend checking out Buena Vista Winery, the oldest winery in California, I believe (ca.1857) - it's just a couple miles outside of dowtown Sonoma on Old Winery Road. It has a a nice tasting room, cool shady picnic areas (and food for sale), knowledgeable and helpful staff, and tasty wines. Gundlach-Bunschu is another fave, and we really enjoyed the tour of Benzinger Family Winery and hearing about their sustainable organic practices. Also, in town, Roessler Winery has a nice tasting room just off the square, and a lovely selection of pinot noirs to samples.

Don't try to pack too many wineries in - it can take longer than you think at each place, and on the weekends, it can be crowded. Also, have a designated driver - those samples can really add up to a buzz!

If you love bold red wine try some zinfandel at Biale Winery - to die for!!

BTW, Biale is in Napa, is appointment only as well.
Perhaps you will find a bottle in a good wine shop.

R5

razzledazzle, wow, I clearly need to get out more. I used to be a wine club member and I used to go to Napa all the time. Then I had kids and everything changed....

Buena Vista is a great suggestion, we also love Bartholomew Park in this area. ***kim*** ((#))