Napa/Sonoma Trip Yes or No?

[Allan_Pannizzo]

Hope you have a lot of Windex for that glass house of yours.

I’ve canceled all planned trips, domestic or international, for the foreseeable future. How about yourself?

Everybody is allowed there opinion. No need to criticize. People still need to make a living. If done with Safety in mind, I have no problem helping people in the Economy that rely on patrons to make a living. Nothing in life is Guaranteed, but there is always two sides of a coin if I can use that analogy.

[Chris_Crutchfield]

Everybody is allowed there opinion. No need to criticize. People still need to make a living. If done with Safety in mind, I have no problem helping people in the Economy that rely on patrons to make a living. Nothing in life is Guaranteed, but there is always two sides of a coin if I can use that analogy.

I can help my favorite wineries responsibly by buying direct from them and shipping to me. And I do.

I don’t feel any obligation to show my support in person, particularly in these times. Unfortunately, many people apparently feel that their physical presence is required in exchange for their patronage.

[Ben_M_a_n_d_l_e_r]

Ben - in Napa County we have indoor dining - at least we did before the fires. Spacing at least 6 feet apart, maximum party at one table is 6, and restaurants can run at 25% capacity. But, as you know, many of our retaurants have outdoor dining throough much of the year - I am not talking about a few tables set up near a busy street, I am talking about lovely set-ups. Heat lamps, outdoor lighting, blankets provided for those who want to dine outside. Solage and Brasswood are 2 good options with both indoor and outdoor dining.

Thanks for the correction Merrill - I hadn’t realized there was indoor dining here. Been trapped in the lab too long

[Brian_Tuite]

Everybody is allowed there opinion. No need to criticize. People still need to make a living. If done with Safety in mind, I have no problem helping people in the Economy that rely on patrons to make a living. Nothing in life is Guaranteed, but there is always two sides of a coin if I can use that analogy.

I can help my favorite wineries responsibly by buying direct from them and shipping to me. And I do.

I don’t feel any obligation to show my support in person, particularly in these times. Unfortunately, many people apparently feel that their physical presence is required in exchange for their patronage.

Their physical presence enhances the local lodging, restaurant, rental car, gas station, souvenir shop etal industries as well. We’re all happy you feel the way you do Chris but stop with the self-righteous attitude already.

[David_Baum]

Hoping to make it up in November. Now more than ever to show support everyway I can.

[Rob_Weaver]

Rob - visit. Stay in southern Napa (which is 20-25 miles away from the fire zone) - you’ll find most hotels have availability and have great rates due to Covid. In 3 weeks time, tasting rooms may be allowed to pour indoors (we were heading in that direction before the Glass Fire), and if they aren’t open for indoor tastings, you can taste outdoors. I would focus on wineries Rutherford and south if visiting wineries on the Silverado Trail. Most wineries up/down 29 or in the immediate foothills have not been impacted. Restaurants also have 25% indoor capacity and most have created great outdoor seating arrangements. Would hope in 3 weeks time the air quality would be much better also throughout the entire valley.

Based on what has transpired over the last 24 hours - best to wait until sometime in November to visit. If you need recommendations on places to stay/visit DM me. Happy to help. Karen

Thank you Karen, much appreciated. Will reach out as timing becomes clearer.