Going to Napa, CA
 

Can anyone suggest any awesomeness?
So far we're gonna see Alcatraz on the way from the airport to Napa, then we're staying at some spa/resort that I've completely forgotten the name of.
There's 6 of us going, all brothers and sisters in law.
The girls have planned a couple wine tours, I think.
I'm the designated driver for this whole drunken affair, so I'm sure I'll have the power of detour so long as I keep them all nice and drunk.
Anything around Napa that's an absolute don't miss?

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I live about an hour from Napa, aside from the Napa Smith Brewery tasting room and Bob's house, I don't know crap about the place. How long will you be around for and do you think you might be able to work a cigar or two in?

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I'd love to work a cigar in, Adam. I'll see how the schedule goes when we get out there. It's hard to plan anything with 6 people, ya know?
The heck is Bob's Place? I'll google it...
I think ya tricked me. You meant Bob Bobarian Bob's place, didn't ya?

This is the place we're staying, the Silverado resort.

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I hear ya brother. If we can work something in, that would be great, but if not, I totally understand.

Bob's is Bobarian.

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Remember, if the gubmint doesn't reopen, Alcatraz might not be an option for visit.

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Ya know what? If that happens, my brother-in-law will go insane.
He's paid for Alcatraz tickets twice so far and never got to see the place. No refunds, either. He's got $400 invested now and still hasn't got a whiff of the place. :D

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I'm pretty damned proud of myself for figuring that out. After I googled it and didn't find nothin. :D

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Looks like Alcatraz is closed at the present time, but they are issuing refunds and also have a bay cruise tour option.

http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/

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That sucks.
Thanks a million for catching that, Adam. We'd have showed up for our tour and been royally bummed. I told the whole tribe, we blamed it on Frank.

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Actually, Peter (pektel) deserves the credit here, it didn't even register with me that the rock would be closed until he mentioned it.

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Check out Artesa Winery. One of the smaller ones but it's beautiful there

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Thanks to Peter, too. :tu

Artesa Winery does look beautiful!!!
Thanks, Pete!!! :tu

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When is this trip happening Scott? Too many wineries to give suggestions without knowing what kind of wine you like. Napa Valley is mostly known for its Cab's but there are many wineries that have other fine varietals.

IMHO a few cant misses are:

http://www.castellodiamorosa.com/
http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/
http://www.mummnapa.com/

If you search "Napa" here there are several other places to check out.

Restaurants to try:
Mustard's Grill
Bouchon
http://reddnapavalley.com/

Would love to get together for a smoke. Just let us know when you are near.

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Go eat at Ad Hoc. Same owner as Bouchon and French Laundry. $50 (+\-) set menu. My favorite place to eat up there. The Bouchon bakery is good too

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We're coming from the 5th to the 12th, Bob.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'm making a list. The Castello I gotta see!!!
I've got Adam's number and I'm gonna try and figure out a way for us to get together and have a smoke. I'll drop you a pm and get your number, too.

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You won't be sorry, Scott.

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We found Rubicon cool when we visited. Hell, the whole place is pretty neat. Kinda fun to just drive around and pop into the wineries that look interesting.

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This month Scott?

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Yes, sir. The day after tomorrow.

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We'll be up in Chico Sarurday @Darrell's place herfing.