re: Napa and San Francisco

I enjoyed both, but I much prefered the scene-- and more importantly, the wine-- in Sonoma.

If you decide on Sonoma, and you're a beer lover, you're a fool to not make a stop by Russian River and Flavor Bistro (Moonlight Brewing) in Santa Rosa. Wineries I'd particularly recommend are Copain, A. Rafanelli, Dave Coffaro, and Rochioli. Do yourself a favor and have dinner at Scopa. On certain nights of the week, they have folks from the local wineries on hand to feature their wine and discuss with the diners.

If you do go to Napa, I'd disagree with the poster who recommended V. Sattui, unless you like cookie cutter wine and want to contend with hundreds of tourists for an "I heart vino" keychain. Joseph Phelps is the one can't miss I'd recommend in Napa, but be sure to make a reservation. The view is spectacular.

For dining in Napa, don't miss The Fatted Calf, which is a charcuterie located behind the oxbow market, for lunch. C Casa, which is in the market has some really outstanding mexican, and you can sit out on the deck and enjoy the sunshine while you're eating. I seriously doubt you'll get reservations for French Laundry in April, but you can try. If you do, be prepared to pay for it, but it's an experience worth the price, IMO. There's also Ad Hoc, Morimoto, and Bottega, which would all be good dinner choices.