[LibWhacker]

You ever visited Montevina vinyards? They tell (or at least, used to tell) guests that they are more than welcome to explore the grounds, but to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes, lol. I went nuts for their zin when I first tried it.

[Clemenza]

Nope. Haven't been out to Amador yet (wiil be visting in the spring). Montevina was founded and owned by the Trinchero family, ie the same folks who gave us Sutter Home White Zinfandel. They've always run a classy operation (even for their discount brands) and it doesn't surprise me that they would allow visitors to explore the grounds.

I think that I should recommend that all of you folks come up to Eastern Washington's Yakima and Columbia Valleys to taste some of the finest cabernet in the world. Leonetti Cellars is the best although 1. They only open to the public by appointment. 2. There is a four year waiting list to purchase their Cabs. and 3. Their Cabs retail for over $100 upon release.

Still, visiting the vineyards/wineries of Red Mountain, Terra Blanca, Porteus, and L'Ecole is highly recommended for any trip to Washington state.