[Freybird]

Thanks to everyone whom made suggestions, the wine day was outstanding!
We attempted to visit Ridge on Friday afternoon, but the tasting room was closed. Saturday was breakfast in Monterey, as we watched 911 after 911 pass by. On to the wineries! We first hit Bernardus (Reserve Chardonnay and the Marinus wowed us), and then Talbotts where the pinots went from OK to incredible! We were talked into visiting Chateau Jullien which we enjoyed (bought Port and Sherry) but left us wishing we'd purchased more at Bernardus.
Next was late lunch on Cannery Row and a speedy dash to Cupertino to hit Ridge by 5:00pm. The drive was longer than we expected and we were cutting it close at 4:40 driving up the switch backs. Misplaced, I called the winery for directions. Much to our chegrine, they had closed at 4:00pm and not 5:00pm; we agreed to save Ridge for next time.
In all we brought 9 bottles back with us and they all survived the baggage handlers!

Thanks again for the suggestions, we have plenty destinations for our next trip in the Spring!