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[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
Y'all are giving me a major wine jones.

Unlike Atticus, I have done the Mondavi tour, and I've been to Coppola's place. Both worthwhile, but big and very crowded. Niebaum-Coppola is, I think, the old Inglenook estate. You can see a bunch of movie memorabilia there, too. St. Supery has a good tour and decent wine; modern facility plus an old original house.

If you get over to the Silverado Trail side of the valley, things quiet down. Along with relatively big guns like Pine Ridge and Chimney Rock, you can still find some funky little wineries. Quality is more hit-or-miss, but you may be talking to the winemaker, rather than some tasting room clerk.

If you make it to Carneros, I'm a big fan of Schug, especially for the price point. Nice folks, too. In that area, the tour at Carneros Alambic distillery is pretty cool. Only downside: no tasting. Just smelling. Buy some, though. Good stuff.

Quick question. When its crowded, has the movie made "drinking from the spit-can" more socially acceptable?