I definitely enjoy a good glass of wine while listening wherever possible. It enhances my enjoyment of the entire experience. A good book, great music and a good glass of wine and maybe, good company and I'm really there.
And yes, I a member of several wine clubs. Some I switch depending on where I visit (can't be a member of too many) and some I stay as a permanent member. I'm from Southern California and there are many wineries and wine areas that provide outstanding wine here.
Some great areas and wineries to consider.
1. Napa/Sonoma (obviously). Bennett Lane, Joseph Phelps, Chateau St. Jean, St. Supery, Rombauer, Jessup Cellars. To name a few. The secret is to go when they are not busy so that they can spend quality time with you and not be in a hurry due to many customers.
2. Paso Robles; outstanding wineries here and many on par with Napa/Sonoma. Paolillo. (good wine and simply fun), Talley, Nadeau, Zin Alley (outstanding), Stanger (outstanding), Halter Ranch. Many are still very small yet produce some outstanding wines that costs much less than Napa.
3. Los Olivos. Some very good to outstanding wines here. Langer, Tercero to name a few.
4. Livermore. Some of the oldest wineries in California.
Anyway, I can go on, but my point is Good music, good company, a good to excellent glass of wine, maybe a good book and the listening experience is even better.
Life is too short to drink cheap wine and if the music and music experience doesn't take me there and sound "real" it will drive me out of the room.
enjoy
