San Fransico to Napa
 

Hi Everyone,<BR>We're going to San Fransico for a week in May, and we would like to tour the wineries in Napa for a day. What's your recommendation for doing so? We will not have a car, so do you know if we should rent one, or what would be available for us?<BR>Thanks!<BR>Casey

Definitely rent a car for a trip to the Wine Country. The link below has more information on the different wine regions in California.<BR><BR>http://www.winecountry.com/

You have at least two choices. <BR><BR>1- rent a car<BR><BR>2- contract with a limo service that drives you around.<BR><BR>The benefit of the first choice is that you get a lot of freedom in choosing where you go.<BR><BR>The benefit of the second choice is that you can really enjoy the wine tasting and not worry about driving drunk. Sometimes the wine sneaks up on you.<BR>

If there are particular wineries you want to visit, call them ahead of time. Some (like Niebaum Coppola) require reservations for tours &amp;/or tasting.<BR><BR>If both of you want to taste, I strongly suggest going with a private limo if you can.

We're going to SF over Memorial Day weekend. We are renting a car for one day and going to Sonoma wineries. I've been to Napa years ago and was not too impressed. I have checked all the web sites and think Sonoma/Healdsburg areas are great places to go.

I agree with Budman. IME much better than Napa. Napa wineries are more likely to charge for tastings than Sonoma county. Check out www.wineroad.com-covers 3 or 4 appellations and almost 100 winweries. Car or limo is a must. The land, especially around the Russian River is nothing less than spectacular! Have fun!

Ooooops! wineries (and LOL I have not had any!)