We've got an impromptu Napa trip coming up. Unfortunately, we only have 1 day! We'll make the most of it though. Agenda is below.

Question: How would you fill in the 4:15 - 6:00pm time slot. It's a Saturday.

TIA!

10:30am: Neal
12:00pm: Lunch @ Taylors Refresher
1:00pm: Lewelling
2:30pm: Round Pond, Rutherford (Olive Oil tour, thanks for the idea, Dick Bonder)
4:15pm ????
6:00pm: Relax at Salvestrin Winery/Sunny Acres B&B, St. Helena.
8:00pm: Oysters @ Bouchon.
9:00pm: Dinner @ Bistro Jeanty

Not sure where round pond is, but my boss had a great time at Bremer Family. Although it would work better after Neal since they are at the base of Howell Mtn.

Not sure if they will grant tours this late, but PRIDE!

I would make an appt. with Ric Henry and/or Mike Trujillo to go around barrel sampling and tasting at Karl Lawrence (you'll also taste Sequoia Grove stuff as well).

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You've picked a bad time. Many wineries close at 5, or even 4:30. Especially on a saturday they are not inclined to stay open late.

If you can get into pride, that is always a winner. Since you need to be in St Helena afterward, you'll be well positioned. BTW, there are some great women's clothing stores in St Helena, such as I*Elle and Foot Candy. This can make the wife feel more appreciated if you've just dropped a boatload on wine. If not, I would suggest Revana, which is just north of St Helena. Revana only has Cab, so if you don't like Cab, I would have to suggest Phelps, which is over on the Silverado Trail side of things. Phelps has some great wines, and a great view.

If you really want to do the trick, head down to Napa for Vintner's collective. They represent a wide variety of wineries, and they offer wine tasting until 6 PM.

Give Barlow a call and see if they can accomodate you - terrific wine, good people, and you'll taste in their kitchen