I was 16. I had decided that I would have a wine tasting hobby. It seemed like a cultured sort of hobby to have. I had heard that you could taste wine for free at the wineries, which was a good thing, as money was not something I had a lot of.

I felt very worldly sashaying up to the wine bars and asking what was being offered that day.

Over the years, I have had many truly wonderful experiences wine tasting. I try to belong to one wine club at all times. My current club is with what used to be the Coppola winery. It is such a joy to go there, and sit in a cave like room, and sip glorious wine.

If you intend to go wine tasting in Napa, some of the coolest places are:

Robert Sinsky, where you also get to nibble fancy tid bits, and your tasting fee can be appllied to wine purchases.

ZD, which stands for zero defects. Organic.

Darioush, which is gorgeous, and the wines are outstanding.

Prager Portworks, if you like port.

Check out the wineries on line before you go, and pick no more than 5 to go to. Otherwise, you will spend tons of money and drink too much. A limo is well worth the money, especially if you have a group and everyone wants to taste.