Thanks for the great advice! I usually stop in at Merryvale, and don't ever miss Chateau St. Jean and Domaine Chandon. Other than that I try to find some new spots each time I go. Luckily Missouri is wine friendly so I can ship a few cases home.

It looks like if I go 4* I end up at Silverado which I like, but isn't a fav. Thinking I might try the Mountview in Calistoga. I could book that and see what becomes availabe on PL closer to May. One thing about add-on weekend - they give you the freedom to try new stuff without a lot of risk.

I've always wanted to try the French Laundry but have also never gotten in. There is a hotel that will send someone down if you book a room there two months prior to get you a reservation, but I'm not that organized... :ohmy: