Looking at the map. Where was Sideways filmed exactly? Well, I got two
Central Coast wine areas completely confused. We did drive through the
Santa Ines valley 8 years ago (Sideways location); but the wine country
we ambled through in 2003 is north of the Sideways locale by 50 miles
or so.

My laudatory comments still apply. The whole area is gorgeous, and
offers down home towns (Santa Maria for instance) as well as upscale
cities (Santa Barbara) and tourist traps (Solvang).

Lest anybody think I'm being too California-centric, I've been hearing
amazing things about Portland and environs lately. A blogger bragged of
taking a "European vacation in Oregon" - they flew up from the Bay
area, rented bikes, used bike paths the whole time and the extensive
tram system, drank micro-brewery beer & local wine, ate local cheeses,
breads and produce, hung around in cafes. Etc. I'll be traveling to
POrtland in August to see for myself.

Leila