California continued... After a week in San Francisco, we headed inland and north to Napa Valley for sunshine and wine with a base in Saint Helena. For wheels, we rented a Mustang convertible from Avis in San Francisco. It's easy highway driving and aside from the usual traffic it should take less than two hours. On the way to Saint Helena, Ross and I stopped in Yountville for a coffee and snack at Bouchon Bakery, one of Thomas Keller's four Yountville properties. It was a

An assignment with Montecristo magazine usually entails a unique destination and an enviable experience. I was more than excited to fly south to San Diego and join other media for a driving tour in Porsche's latest hybrids. Taking the driver’s seat in a fully optioned Cayenne S E-Hybrid is immediately comfortable. The full glass panoramic roof system, which is available as an option, gave a sense of spaciousness, and the usual luxury amenities ensure a first-class experience.