Expertise I wish to serve as a sort of guide to the North Bay area, with extensive experience in Sonoma County proper, and abilities to help with more general questions regarding the Marin and Napa County areas. For questions regarding what the area is like, what to bring, where to stay, etc., I'm eager and capable to help bring forth solutions to your regional queries.
Please note that while I can suggest many wineries to visit in the area, there are so many to choose from that I wouldn't be able to answer questions about each and every one. I can also suggest non-winery-related sights to see and locales to visit, depending on whatever sort of vacation, business trip, or other excursion you may have in mind.
Also, I am not a wine expert (I don't drink alcohol), so please don't ask me specific questions about such-and-such labels of wine.
Experience I have lived in the Sonoma County region for 10 years and wish to help others understand and appreciate the unique experience that is being part of this area. I am goal-oriented and love to help "fill in the gaps," so to speak, of the plans and ideas of those who are considering visiting this beautiful region.
Education/Credentials Licensed Pharmacy Technician; B.S. degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Emphasis).
Q: We (husband, daughter and myself) are travelling over from England to start a fly drive from San ... A: Ann! You're coming from England, eh? Excellent! I've always wanted to visit the UK. I may have to ...
Q: My wife and I are going to San Francisco for 10 nights in October and would like some info on ... A: If you're wanting to come up to visit, I'd strongly recommend the Napa area when it comes to food, ...
Q: I have an out of town visitor who would one day like to own a vineyard. So, of course, a tour of ... A: Part of my recommendation will depend on what part of the area you'll be visiting; if you're coming ...
Q: I have an out of town visitor who would one day like to own a vineyard. So, of course, a tour of ... A: Joanne! You have a valid point, and off the top of my head I'm not sure that I know of any places ...
Q: I am travelling to Santa Rosa area at the end of this month and am looking for public hot springs - ... A: After a good deal of research (pardon the delay), I've not been able to locate any hot springs in ...
Q: I am travelling to Santa Rosa area at the end of this month and am looking for public hot springs - ... A: Though I don't know of that many off the top of my head, I do know that Morton's Warm Springs, in ...
Q: The benefit of your experience and advice is very much appreciated. With the generous assistance of ... A: I am glad to be of assistance in any and all ways possible, and sincerely hope that my advice will ...
Q: William, Last time I wrote we were deciding on when to visit Wine Country. We are coming the week ... A: Your itinerary seems quite doable so far. Of course, I'd say that any adjustments to it would ...
Q: William, Last time I wrote we were deciding on when to visit Wine Country. We are coming the week ... A: I'm quite glad to hear that you're coming--I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Regrettably, however, I have ...
Q: William, I'm not sure if I've written to you before, but I am tentatively planning on visiting Napa ... A: Your question is a touch of a difficult one, and I'm not sure that I can answer it to the best of my ...
Q: I'm 25, and my boyfriend and I are going to California for wedding in May. We're staying in ... A: I'm afraid I must deliver my regrets regarding where to stay in the LA area. I don't know where ...
Q: I'm 25, and my boyfriend and I are going to California for wedding in May. We're staying in ... A: I'm glad to hear you're coming to visit! California's a pretty big state, so it might surprise you ...
Q: Mr. Conde I'm planning a trip with about six friends to Sonoma this May. We will be renting a home ... A: It took a bit of research--the two culinary academies I knew of didn't have the advertised option of ...
Q: William, I am expecting to travel to the Northern CA (I live on the east coast) to see the redwood ... A: You've made a marvelous choice to come visit our region! The Armstrong State Redwoods, located near ...
