As Gil, who has gotten lost, pauses on a narrow street, church bells ring at midnight, and a group of swells being chauffeured in a vintage limo haul him aboard and pour him a glass of champagne.
Although the winery produces fine white Chardonnay table wines, sparkling wine is the specialty here, and during vintage time (February-March) visitors can watch 12 tons of grapes pressed each day in a traditional champagne press.