Building an itinerary for Aug. Sonoma/Napa trip -- looking for help

[Kcwhippet]

Dan, Sorry I haven't replied sooner, as we were a bit occupied the past 10 days or so. Anyway, I noticed you were looking at Siduri, Scherrer, Swan, Mietz and Acorn in Sonoma County. Do you need any contacts for Mietz and Acorn? Siduri and Scherrer are absolute musts in my book. The Ace in the Hole is perfect for lunch before a visit to Scherrer. Fred opened so much wine, I was glad we had the food cushion in us beforehand.

Glad you're going to make a stop at North Eagle. There's some great stuff there, and they ship cheaply so you don't have to cart everything back with you. Make sure you take a left after you go in the front door and check out all the cut rate stuff they have for sale. They say it's stuff that doesn't quite make it up to their standards, but we have many pieces from those shelves, and we like them as well as any of the other pieces we have from NE. If you're interested in a good lunch after North Eagle, Wayne recommended Cafe Citti a bit further into Kenwood on the right side of Rte. 12. The food is innovative, delicious and quite inexpensive.

I know you guys really like Pinot Noir, but over in Napa I would really recommend Lewelling. Thay make only Cab from their own vineyards that were first planted in 1864. Dave Wight (his mom is a Lewelling)makes some really fine juice, and it's a fabulous visit. You'll taste either in the dining room or the back yard of their old house. Not sure how much stock you put in Robert Parker, but he said the 2004 Wight Vyd Cab reminds him of Screaming Eagle's top vintages, except that Lewelling goes for $45. You have to go!!!

Anyway, I'm sure there's more stuff I could give you, so if you think of anything, let me know.