vacationing

[n144mann]

Okay guys....I am in the planning mode for a vacation in California. I am looking to come out there in the end of February or the first three weeks of March. I will be taking my boss, for at least part of the trip (I hope) and we would like to attend a wine function out there, in addition to going to the wineries on our own. Are there any good festivals or competitions where we could meet some of the winemakers and taste wines from a lot of different wineries in a short amount of time during that period?? ( my boss will be joining me for a limited amount of time). We have not limited ourselves to location...but I know we will be spending some time in the San Fran area.

I am not sure how much of a factor cost will be. I am hoping that for the days my boss joins me, the store will be picking up the bill. But lets assume, even if it is, that we need to watch the $$$....do you guys have any suggestions??

Thanks
Nancy