I agree that December's a better idea. Christmas best of all, but of course that has the potential of being a terrible time to try to visit wineries.
Mike, not in late January, no. Late December/early January, yes, many times, and there were few closings then, except for the actual holidays (which, I realize, is a big "except" when it comes to France). But glancing at the Michelin Guide, I do indeed see some dire stretches for the gastronomically-inclined. So I take your point.
Mike, not in late January, no. Late December/early January, yes, many times, and there were few closings then, except for the actual holidays (which, I realize, is a big "except" when it comes to France). But glancing at the Michelin Guide, I do indeed see some dire stretches for the gastronomically-inclined. So I take your point.