My son is vacationing in NAPA Valley this week. He got out of school, worked in NYC, moved to LA for six months, moved to Atlanta for 2 years, moved back to NYC three years ago, this is his first vacation.
Ian works in a restaraunt and deals with a lot of wine distributors and salespeople. "Hey, seeing you're going, call this number tell them I sent you ...."
He got a rental car and asked for a stick. The only thing they have with a stick is a Mini; OK you get the Mini for the price of an econobox. Cool.
He stayed (Ithink) at the Robert Mondavi vinyards in a two bedroom home on the grounds. He got a tour of the place, when he arrived they said the 2:30 and the 4:00 tours are full; he gave them his name and explained that he made reservations for 2:30. Two minutes later a guy introduces himself a Dana and I'll be your tourguide. Ian & Kim got a one on one tour with Dana, all the fields, down to the room with the barrels, wine and brie coming out your ears. "Dad, I've been here two days and haven't cracked open my wallet." The stay and meals are paid for by the vinyard. He'll spend a day or two in three or four places. Can you bring wine on a plane.
He says it's gorgeous there with excellent motorcycle roads. I've asked him to put up photos here when he gets back.
Dan
