20 percent recessionary dip in visitation in 2009 and 2010. "I don't think any of us expected (the popularity)," Vreeland said. And now, there's a sequel called "Vertical" in the works. Still, the original saga of Miles and Jack lives on at the Hitching Post restaurant in its real name in the movie. The steakhouse still boasts throngs of people who stop to just have their pictures taken in front of the sign or eat at the movie characters' table. "People want to follow what Miles and Jack did," Vreeland said. There's even a Sideways wine tour. That aside, followers who swear off Merlot (as Miles declared in the movie because his ex wife drank it) and onto the more hearty Pinot Noir will still appreciate the vast varietals found in the valley such as Lincourt's tangy Chardonnay and Beckman's four-way, Syrah-based blend of Cuvee Le Bec. (Note: a preceding stop at Wandering Dog Bar for a few flights of local wines and advice from fourth-generation wine taster and staffer Ian may be just the ticket if time is a factor.)