jim_reynolds wrote:

> Yeah, I suppose that is an important bit of information...
> Anything/everything is on the table. I'm a bit of a Zin nut, and love
> the wines from Ridge, Martinelli amongst others, so does Sonoma/Napa
> makes sense as a starting point? Too cliched/touristy? Full disclosure,
> I'm far from an expert oenophile (to call me a novice would be
> generous), so looking to the pros for some advice.

For Zins, I'd recommend touring Sonoma county, mostly in the Dry Creek
Valley/Lytton Springs/Geyserville region. There, you can visit Ridge,
Martinelli, Seghesio, Dry Creek, Quivira, Lambert Bridge and others.
For a starting point, you can see the travel advice in our FAQ at
http://winefaq.hostexcellence.com

Mark Lipton