Napa Valley, California

Lodging: Wyndham La Quinta inn & Suites Santa Rosa 111 Commercial Court Santa Rosa CA 95407 707.596.9800 www.wyndhamhotels.com (we chose Santa Rosa as base of operations, its less pricy and easier for van parking, but there’s plenty to choose from in Napa Valley, Sonoma or surrounding areas. We especially loved the drive into Napa .

Bird & The Bottle Restaurant: www.birdandthebottle.com (upscale southern & asian flavors, stylish patio, dog friendly 707.568.4000 1055 4th St Santa Rosa CA 95404 Great!

Brix Restaurant: 7377 St Helena Hwy Napa, CA 94558 (Kelleher Family Vineyard) 707.944.2749 www.brix.com (farm to table, patio and lovely gardens) Great!

Caymus Vineyards 8700 Conn Creek Rd Rutherford.CA 94573 www.caymus.com 707.967.3010 $50 for seating applied to your purchase Great experience!

Suggested www.exploretock.com or www.cellarpass.com for reservations to Far Niente Winery www.farniente.com 707.944.2861 1350 Acacia Dr Oakville CA 94562

Suggested by local friend: Rochioli Vineyards & Winery for Pinot; 6192 Westside Rd Healdsburg, CA 95448 707.433.2305 www.rochioliwinery.com

Suggested by another friend whose daughter works as wine tour guide: list is in images at bottom

The Red Grape: https://theredgrape.com 529 1st St W Sonoma CA 95476 (we sat on patio for lunch) great casual!

The French Laundry (Thomas Keller) “The Bear” 6640 Washington St Yountville, CA 94599 expect $500++ with wine: I requested reservation for B-day, maybe you’ll get one! Concierge@frenchlaundry.com; www.thomaskeller.com/tfl Keller has several other restaurants in Yountville, CA: La Calenda, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc.