Some great reccomendations. Some other wineries worth checking out in the dry creek valley would be Sbragia(great cabs), Bella, Quivira, Dutcher Crossing, Mauritson. etc. Honestly any where you stop in Dry Creek will have good wines. And dont miss Unti especially since you like the Italian varietals. Russian River is right there too but unless you like Pinots you may not be interested. Theres some nice tasting rooms in downtown Healdsburg too like Down Town tasting room.
Im not too familiar with Napa. I like the feel of Sonoma so i always just go to that region.