A "small" investment in enotourism

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When I was in California to visit family and work on the Napa Valley Report, one day after lunch I was driving with my aunt in downtown Petaluma.

We crossed the D Street Bridge over the Petaluma River which shows off the lovely redeveloped riverfront of the town. Infinitely walkable (something notable in the US), small, non-chain shops, very nice restaurants, and boats to rent along the 19th century docks all goes a long way to explain why so many who work in Napa Valley deal with the commute each day to live in Petaluma.

Despite all that’s been accomplished to date, there was still a small bit of work in progress at a construction site at the corner of C & 1st Streets. It’s a smart location that it’s easily accessible via the main downtown area, but it also holds a very admirable chunk of riverfront view.

As this is my aunt’s hood, I assumed she must have had a clue about it.

“What on earth is that huge thing they’re building?”

“Oh, that’s the new tasting complex for Adobe Road Winery. Apparently if I want to invest in it, I can.”

Before she could even finish her sentence, I said, “Absolutely don’t do that.”