How early is too early..................

"Is it too soon to go to the airport?"
            -Me, 48 hours before my flight

I'm not sure if I'm more excited to go to San Francisco or more excited to get the hell out of the arctic tundra (there is no point in checking the weather as long as a '-' sign precedes the number). I haven't done much to prepare for this trip, by much I actually mean nothing. I've been dealing with numerous things on the job front, feeling under the weather, and taking enough yoga to not plummet into seasonal affective disorder. So while I've been super excited (ok, counting the days) I've also been super distracted.

Now to focus. Important things - wineries. The first time I went I did a day tour from SF to Napa.  It was an affordable tour so we went to very commercialized and mass marketed wineries. They weren't bad, just not really the quaint and charming Napa experience I had been looking forward too. It also didn't help that the bus seats seemed mere inches apart and two of the girls on the tour were wasted by winery #2. This time I am renting a car to head up to Napa and have enlisted friends advice on their favorites. Sadly my favorite wine - The Prisoner - does not offer a tour or a tasting room - I emailed to verify once I didn't see it on their website. However, there are plenty of good ones and the below are the recommendations I've gotten so far:

Napa
Chappellet
During the 90-minute experience, you will discover Pritchard Hill's terroir and the role it plays in producing Chappellet's world-class wines.
DAILY TOURS: CALL FOR appt | $35 to $75 per person

Corison
Come and experience a truly unique glimpse inside a small, family-owned working winery. During your 45-60 minute visit you will be a guided through a tour of our winery and sustainably farmed Kronos Vineyard followed by a tasting featuring Cathy's current releases or if you choose, a selection of older vintages from our Library of aged Cabernet Sauvignon.
DAILY TOURS: 10 am, noon, 2 pm, 4 pm | $35 to $55 per person

Keever
Nestled in the western slopes of Yountville, California in the Napa Valley. It is a family-owned and operated winery, producing exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon from the family’s six acres of rocky, hillside vineyards.
DAILY TOURS: call for appt | $50 per person

Orin Swift
A small, passionate team of friends and family dedicated to making great wine.TASTING ROOM: open daily 11 am - close | $50 per person

Domaine Carneros
One of the few wineries where you can relax and enjoy table service in the elegant salon or on the terrace overlooking exquisite views of the endless vineyard-covered hills of romantic Napa Valley.Tours are 90 minutes long.
DAILY TOURS: 11 am, 1pm and 3pm | $40 per person plus tax

Del Dotto
A family - owned winery focusing on small production, premium wines. Tours are 90 minutes long.
DAILY TOURS: CALL FOR TIMES | $60 per person plus tax

Sonoma
Preston
In addition to our estate-grown, organic wines, we offer many farm-fresh products that are grown and produced in small batches by the Preston family.  At our tasting room, you will be able to sample Lou's bread, our estate-grown and pressed olive oil, and our cured olives.
OPEN 11:30 - 4; 7 DAYS A WK/NO APPT NEEDED | $10 tasting fee that is refundable towards a wine purchase

Michael Schlumberger
The guest experience includes motorized tours through the vineyards, reserve tasting, and an executive chef who creates wine country-inspired dishes to pair with our exquisite wines.
DAILY TOURS: 11 am, 2 PM; TASTINGS: 11 - 5 | $30 per person plus tax; Classic Tasting: $10, Reserve: $20

So far that's all I got, but really, is there much more I need? I'm letting my TC plan the particulars. I have my outfits planned and my goals for the trip are simple:

-Eat great food
-Do some vintage shopping
-Get lost on random streets
-Laugh until I cry
-Be in love....with my life...every minute of it

oh yah....and wear open toe shoes....

Can I go to the airport now?!