>Interesting comment about Grgich Hills. We had exactly the same unfriendly
>experience. Very unusual.
>
>Another good book on the area is "Access - California Wine Country". There
>is a recent edition out. It is very well organized, and we've found the
>guides to be accurate in many places we've visited. They have a knack for
>finding little known restaurants.
>
>In Sonoma, we found the people at Valley of the Moon to be very helpful and
>friendly, and the wines are pretty good. We also really liked visiting
>Chateau St. Jean.
>
>If you enjoy sparkling wine, the tour at Domaine Chandon is educational.
>Opus One is quite beautiful, and you have the opportunity to buy their
>second label wine - Overture - which is (or was on our last visit) a very
>good value.
>
>
>
>Though our topic here is typically wine, "food" is in the title, so here are
>a few more suggestions:
>
>1. Assemble a nice picnic lunch at V. Sattui, Oakville Grocery, or Dean &
>DeLuca, and take a drive to Joseph Phelps for nice views and a good area to
>enjoy your meal. They have picinc tables. Better yet, make an appointment
>ahead of time for a tour and tasting while you're there, too.
>
>2. Absolutely visit Bistro Jeanty in Yountville. Great food, good
>atmosphere, very friendly. The one place we always go whenever we visit the
>area.
>
>"D. Brown"

I had the same experience at Grgich. I think Mike Grgich sets the tone there
and I'm not sure that he's the most "user friendly" winemaker in Napa.

I would also go agree with your suggestions for lunch and visiting Bistro
Jeanty. Tra Vigna is also a place to mingle with cellar rats and wine makers.
I owuld also suggest that Nickel and Nickel is a must especially if you're
visitng Mondavi (right across the road) or Opus One (right next door).
Bi!!