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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

O N T H E<br />

C O V E R 11<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Garage<br />

F E A T U R E D<br />

W I N E R Y 20<br />

Charles Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

T A S T I N G R O O M<br />

O F T H E W E E K 34<br />

Merryvale Vineyards<br />

W I N E M A K E R<br />

P R O F I L E 36<br />

Judd’s Hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry: Kenn Vigoda<br />

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A U G U S T 2 6 , 2 0 1 1 – I S S U E 3 5 – V O L U M E 3 0<br />

ON THE COVER<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6<br />

WINE COUNTRY NEWS<br />

Northern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18<br />

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS<br />

Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22<br />

SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33<br />

Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33<br />

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-43<br />

St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Napa Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41<br />

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />

Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45<br />

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-61<br />

Sonoma County <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47<br />

Russian River Area <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48<br />

Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51<br />

Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53<br />

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61<br />

Sonoma Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56<br />

Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59<br />

Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61<br />

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63<br />

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62<br />

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-66<br />

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . 64<br />

Salinas Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66<br />

LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67<br />

Livermore <strong>Wine</strong>ries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67<br />

WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-78<br />

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA<br />

TO<br />

TO<br />

EUREKA<br />

REDDING<br />

1<br />

Elk<br />

Pt. Arena<br />

Fort Bragg<br />

Mendocino<br />

Little<br />

River<br />

20<br />

P P a a c c i i f f i i c c O O c c e e a a n n<br />

Ukiah<br />

Willits<br />

Calpella<br />

20<br />

253<br />

Boonville<br />

Yorkville Hopland<br />

128<br />

Gualala Lake<br />

Sonoma<br />

Sea Ranch<br />

Pt. Reyes<br />

Timber Cove<br />

Jenner<br />

29<br />

Lakeport<br />

Geyserville<br />

101<br />

Clear<br />

Lake<br />

Guerneville<br />

12 •<br />

San Francisco<br />

1<br />

175<br />

Half Moon<br />

Bay<br />

Cloverdale<br />

Healdsburg<br />

Bodega Bay<br />

Sebastopol<br />

116<br />

Tomales<br />

Pt. Reyes<br />

Station<br />

Muir<br />

Woods<br />

Pacifica<br />

SFO<br />

29<br />

101<br />

San<br />

Rafael<br />

1<br />

101<br />

Lower Lake<br />

29<br />

Middletown<br />

Santa Rosa<br />

280<br />

Woodside<br />

Kenwood<br />

Glen<br />

Ellen<br />

Petaluma 116<br />

n n S S a a<br />

80<br />

128<br />

F r a n c<br />

F r a n c<br />

84<br />

Clearlake<br />

12<br />

29<br />

Sonoma<br />

121<br />

37<br />

20<br />

Yountville<br />

San Pablo<br />

Bay<br />

580<br />

i s c o<br />

i s c o<br />

53<br />

Palo<br />

Alto<br />

92<br />

B a y<br />

Calistoga<br />

Berkeley<br />

84<br />

St. Helena<br />

Rutherford<br />

12<br />

121<br />

580<br />

Napa<br />

24<br />

Oakland<br />

Alameda<br />

Santa<br />

Clara<br />

12<br />

Vallejo<br />

680<br />

780<br />

4<br />

121<br />

Hayward<br />

680<br />

Pleasanton<br />

880<br />

680<br />

Fremont<br />

San Jose<br />

Lake<br />

Berryessa<br />

Fairfield<br />

Brooks<br />

128 Winters<br />

Davis<br />

Concord<br />

Walnut Creek<br />

580<br />

12<br />

5<br />

Williams<br />

16<br />

PASO ROBLES 117 158<br />

MONTEREY 72<br />

SAN JOSE<br />

505<br />

4<br />

80<br />

5<br />

Sacramento<br />

Rio Vista<br />

Livermore<br />

204 245 255 269 355 263 236 266 278<br />

112 160 170 184 269 178 151 190 202<br />

48 90 100 115 200 110 83 118 138<br />

SAN FRANCISCO 45 55 70 155 75 48 88 142<br />

SONOMA 22 44 129 39 14 68 131<br />

SANTA ROSA 16 101 21 41 104 166<br />

HEALDSBURG 86 26 56 118 181<br />

MENDOCINO 111 141 195 266<br />

CALISTOGA 27 86 149<br />

NAPA 59 122<br />

SACRAMENTO 84<br />

MURPHYS<br />

LAKE TAHOE<br />

12<br />

205<br />

580<br />

99<br />

Lodi<br />

99<br />

Stockton<br />

Manteca<br />

88<br />

4<br />

49<br />

Sutter<br />

Creek<br />

Auburn<br />

50 Placerville<br />

Oakdale<br />

Modesto<br />

49<br />

Angels<br />

Camp<br />

Chinese<br />

Camp<br />

Jackson<br />

Jamestown<br />

Sonora<br />

379<br />

307<br />

231<br />

201<br />

181<br />

217<br />

231<br />

310<br />

199<br />

172<br />

115<br />

118<br />

TO<br />

RENO<br />

TO<br />

LAKE TAHOE<br />

TO<br />

YOSEMITE<br />

Monterey Bay<br />

Santa<br />

Cruz<br />

17<br />

Morgan Hill<br />

5<br />

Capitola 152 Gilroy<br />

Watsonville<br />

Chowchilla<br />

152<br />

Moss Landing<br />

156 99<br />

8<br />

Monterey<br />

Pacific<br />

Grove<br />

Carmel<br />

68<br />

TO<br />

BIG SUR &<br />

MORRO BAY<br />

Salinas<br />

101<br />

Gonzales<br />

TO<br />

PASO ROBLES &<br />

SAN LUIS OBISPO<br />

TO<br />

LOS ANGELES<br />

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i n t e l l i g e n c e f o r t h e W i n e c o n S U M e r<br />

by Len Napolitano<br />

How should I store unfinished wine overnight?<br />

So, you cook dinner for yourself and you pick out a nice bottle<br />

of wine, open it, and pour yourself couple of glasses paired nicely<br />

with your meal. And you’re left with about half a bottle of wine that<br />

you probably won’t pour until the next night. What do you do with<br />

the leftover wine?<br />

I’ll assume the cork pulled from the bottle has not been<br />

damaged, or punctured through its full length. If it was, then you<br />

first need to find a suitable closure, like an old cork saved from<br />

another bottle that is in pretty good shape. Also good are rubber<br />

wine bottle closures sold in many wine shops and tasting rooms.<br />

You simply need a closure that seals the bottle opening well—<br />

maybe not perfectly, but good enough for the short term. Of course,<br />

if the bottle has a twist cap closure, this is not an issue, as long as<br />

you haven’t already thrown away the cap!<br />

Now, if you plan to pour from this bottle the very next day, you<br />

can simply seal it and leave it on your kitchen counter, under one<br />

condition: the room temperature of your kitchen does not get above<br />

normal room temperature (72 degrees) in the course of the next 24<br />

hours. (If it does, put the bottle in the refrigerator.) Simply find a<br />

cool spot for it and feel confident the next night that the wine will<br />

taste as good as it did the first night. And don’t be surprised if, on<br />

the second pouring, the wine’s flavors seem a bit more interesting<br />

than it did the first night. Some wines noticeably improve with just<br />

enough exposure to air, like the amount it would see sitting inside a<br />

half full bottle overnight. If your wine happens to be one of them,<br />

and there’s no way to predict which ones will improve significantly,<br />

the second night’s wine will be a real treat.<br />

But let’s say you aren’t sure about when you will re-pour from<br />

this bottle. Maybe the next night, but most likely it won’t be for a<br />

few days. Then you should refrigerate the bottle after re-closing it.<br />

Refrigeration will slow the aging process down enough for you to<br />

enjoy the bottle again in several days. Don’t expect it to improve,<br />

however, as the bottle left on the kitchen counter overnight. It<br />

should stay as fresh as it was the first night for two or three days.<br />

More than this and it will begin a gradual decline through the<br />

process of oxidation. Remember, the closure you use to re-seal the<br />

bottle is not perfect. Some microscopic amounts of air will creep<br />

inside the bottle over time.<br />

There are several tools on the market designed to keep unfinished<br />

wine fresh overnight. One pumps the air from the bottle<br />

through a slit on the top of a custom rubber closure. <strong>This</strong> product<br />

works just fine, and will extend the life of the wine longer than if<br />

nothing else was done, except to re-seal the bottle. So you can add<br />

at least an extra day, may two, to the shelf life of the unfinished<br />

bottle, again, assuming the room temperature does not exceed 72<br />

degrees.<br />

Another gadget is a gas canister filled with a harmless and odorless<br />

gas. A tubular spout can be placed through the neck of the<br />

bottle as you send a few blasts of gas into the bottle. The gas pushes<br />

out the oxygen and replaces it, acting as a preservative. You then<br />

quickly seal the bottle with a suitable closure before letting the gas<br />

escape. I have found this process to work very well and use it regularly.<br />

<strong>As</strong> an added safety margin, I will refrigerate the wine also.<br />

Bottles will remain fresh for four to five days, sometimes more.<br />

Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of <strong>Wine</strong> Educators,<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago <strong>Wine</strong> School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact<br />

with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.<br />

Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>This</strong> <strong>Week</strong> magazine. <strong>Wine</strong>ology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.<br />

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The Skinny – The <strong>Wine</strong> Garage is all about the juice. It’s also about<br />

having fun – like a kid in a candy store. The <strong>Wine</strong> Garage is, literally, a<br />

former gas station. Todd, the wine buyer, travels far and wide to find<br />

top-shelf, affordably priced wines. Inside, you’ll find more than 200<br />

different labels neatly arranged in cases on the floor and an engaging<br />

staff who are friendly, attentive and most importantly, they know their<br />

wines.<br />

Buzz – Despite its funky space, the <strong>Wine</strong> Garage is a wine lover’s best<br />

friend. Reminiscent of visiting your favorite record store (yes, kids, once<br />

upon a time, that’s where you had to buy your music), the fun is going<br />

through all the cases and finding something you’ve never heard of. All<br />

the wines have been test driven by the staff, so, whatever you select,<br />

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS<br />

Quality <strong>Wine</strong>s All Under $25 at <strong>Wine</strong> Garage, Calistoga<br />

25% OFF CASE SALE, MIX & MATCH<br />

you won’t be disappointed.<br />

Value – Ultimately, the <strong>Wine</strong> Garage is about value. It’s no secret that in<br />

Napa Valley, it’s difficult to score a highly rated red for less than $65,<br />

but the <strong>Wine</strong> Garage manages to do it all the time. The staff takes great<br />

pride hunting down unusual and lesser-known, limited-production<br />

wines and passing their haggling finesse on to us.<br />

Ten-second summary – With the exception of <strong>Wine</strong> Garage labeledaward-winning<br />

Cabernets, nothing in this hip hideaway is more than<br />

$25! The <strong>Wine</strong> Garage is stocked with premium, small-lot wines that<br />

you won’t find at BevMo, Trader Joe’s or your local wine store (plus,<br />

they do a better job storing their wines at the correct temperature).<br />

Best bets – In addition to all the labels the <strong>Wine</strong> Garage represents, they<br />

also produce their own lip-smacking blends. My in-house favorites are:<br />

2009 Joy Ride (white blend), 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet, 2007<br />

Napa Valley Petite Syrah, 2008 Napa Valley “Chihuahua” Cabernet<br />

and 2006 Napa Valley Hillside Cabernet.<br />

Under-the-radar – Go old-school with half-gallon jugs filled while you<br />

wait using their specifically designed service station nozzles. Not only<br />

are the wines delicious (and affordable), the jug is crazy fun conversation<br />

at the table. It’s also a cool gift.<br />

Secrets – For the next few weeks, receive an additional ten percent off<br />

the already low prices when you purchase six bottles. Twenty percent<br />

on a case. Better yet, the <strong>Wine</strong> Garage has the BEST wine club in the<br />

valley – and they ship just about everywhere.<br />

Insider – If you’re a serious wino, get on the inside track for ultra exclusive<br />

deals by hooking up with the <strong>Wine</strong> Garage on Twitter and Facebook<br />

(wine club members get first crack to cream-of-the-crop finds).<br />

Locate – <strong>Wine</strong> Garage is located at 1020 Foothill Blvd. in Calistoga. For<br />

more information, call (707) 942-5332 or go to <strong>Wine</strong>Garage.net.<br />

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NAPA VALLEY<br />

ONGOING<br />

Napa Valley <strong>Wine</strong> Train<br />

napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com<br />

• Aug 29: eat See learn <strong>Wine</strong> class<br />

• Sept 2: Murder Mystery<br />

• Sept 2: cheers! train<br />

ONGOING<br />

Joseph Phelps Vineyards:<br />

Tastings & Seminars<br />

An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours<br />

11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except<br />

insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. terrace tastings daily, $25<br />

rSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com<br />

• insignia Blending • <strong>Wine</strong> Aroma challenge<br />

• Single Vineyard cabernets • freestone & Phelps<br />

• Barrel seminar<br />

ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Component Tasting Seminar<br />

at Merryvale Vineyards<br />

St. helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members<br />

707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com<br />

EVERY 4TH WEEKEND<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Food Pairing Seminar<br />

at Merryvale Vineyards<br />

10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. helena<br />

707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting<br />

at Monticello Vineyards<br />

napa, reserve <strong>Wine</strong> Seminar, corley family napa Valley $25<br />

rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.corleyfamilynapaValley.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

V. Sattui <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

St. helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, 707-963-7774, www.vsattui.com<br />

• classic tasting, daily, $5<br />

• Premium tasting, daily, $10<br />

• food & wine pairing, Mon-thu, $18<br />

• Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25<br />

• italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses<br />

• Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more<br />

• <strong>Week</strong>end BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar<br />

• 2 ½ acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS<br />

Food & <strong>Wine</strong> Pairings at Etude <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members<br />

www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300<br />

ONGOING<br />

Rombauer Vineyards<br />

St. helena, 707 963-5170, www.rombauer.com<br />

• friday-Sunday: open by advance appointment only<br />

• Monday-thursday 10am-5pm<br />

• tasting $10<br />

• <strong>Wine</strong> & cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25<br />

ONGOING<br />

Vineyard & <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

at Raymond Vineyards<br />

St. helena, 11am (by appt), $15, group tours available (by appt)<br />

800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tours & Tasting at ZD <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

rutherford, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com<br />

• traditional tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm<br />

• Premier tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm<br />

• Private group tasting, $20, by appt<br />

• cellar tour & tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-f by appt<br />

• Vineyard <strong>View</strong> tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-f by appt<br />

• Abacus tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt<br />

• <strong>Wine</strong> train, $180<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tours and Tastings<br />

at William Hill Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

napa, 10am-5pm, by appt. 707-265-3024, www.williamhillestate.com<br />

• taste the napa Valley, $12<br />

• taste the Silverado Bench, $20<br />

• estate exclusives, $25<br />

• intro to William hill estate tour and tasting, $25<br />

• the William hill estate experience tour and tasting, $40<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tours & Tastings at Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

napa , 877-386-5070 x227, www.andrettiwinery.com<br />

• individual tastings, $15<br />

• Private <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour & tasting, $20/person by appointment<br />

• Vineyard tours, $20/person by appointment<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate<br />

rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm, $10<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most fridays 2-4pm<br />

707-963-2784, www.grgich.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tastings & Tours at Artesa <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

napa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com<br />

• Vino con Queso, <strong>Wine</strong> & cheese experience, $40<br />

• Daily guided tours<br />

• Vines & <strong>Wine</strong>s, A Vineyard tour, $40<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com<br />

• regular tasting, $10<br />

• reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun<br />

Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person<br />

ONGOING<br />

Educational Tours & <strong>Wine</strong> Tasting<br />

at Castello di Amorosa<br />

calistoga, 707-967-6272, rSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com<br />

• regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50<br />

• tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20<br />

• napa Valley neighbor Program • Private ViP tours<br />

ONGOING<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting Experiences at Benessere Vineyards<br />

St. helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt<br />

• Personalized <strong>Wine</strong> flights, daily, $10<br />

• Vineyards Walking tour & tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15<br />

• fudge Pairing experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15<br />

• Barrel tasting, rSVP, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20<br />

• Barrel tasting & current release, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25<br />

• Barrel tasting & Vertical, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25<br />

• group tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS<br />

Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre<br />

St. helena, culinary institute of America at greystone, $12.50<br />

707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu<br />

ONGOING<br />

Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

for details, 888-rMonDAVi x2, www.robertmondavi.com<br />

• the Signature tour & tasting<br />

• the <strong>Wine</strong> tasting Basics<br />

• the exclusive cellar tasting• tasting Beyond the Basics<br />

• the “harvest of Joy” tour & lunch<br />

ONGOING<br />

VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour<br />

Bourassa Vineyards, napa, Mon-fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special<br />

Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tastings at Silverado Vineyards<br />

napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com<br />

• Saddleblock Vineyard tasting, $75<br />

• library tasting, $75<br />

• Daily tasting room flights, estate/$10, Premier/$20<br />

• Public tours & tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15<br />

• Private tour and or tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting<br />

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH OCTOBER<br />

ZD Cycle, Tour & Taste<br />

rutherford, A leisurely bicycle ride around beautiful rutherford.<br />

experience an intimate look at wine country,<br />

and taste the wonderful wines of ZD.<br />

• 9:30am – 11:30am, $85 per person, $40 if you ride your own bike<br />

• A relaxing 6-mile ride along country roads, approximately 45 minutes<br />

• get an intimate view into our world of organic wine growing<br />

• experience the award-winning wines of ZD<br />

• rSVP, 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com<br />

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH<br />

Bacchus That Rascal<br />

clos Pegase, calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “history of <strong>Wine</strong>“<br />

707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tastings & Seminars at St. Supéry<br />

rutherford, www.stsupery.com, 800-231-6116<br />

• <strong>Wine</strong> & cheese Pairing Seminars, 11am, alternate Saturdays<br />

• chocolate Pairing, 11am, alternate Saturdays<br />

• cabernet library tasting, 11am, alternate Saturdays<br />

• <strong>Wine</strong> 101 at St. Supéry, 11am, Sundays<br />

ONGOING SATURDAYS<br />

Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber<br />

2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500<br />

SECOND SUNDAYS<br />

Second Sunday Supper Club<br />

AViA napa, napa, 5:30-7pm, $110<br />

www.aviahotels.com, 707-224-3900<br />

ONGOING<br />

Napa Valley Opera House<br />

1030 Main Street, napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org<br />

• Aug 26: carl Verheyen & Steve trovato<br />

• Aug 29: Scott hamilton All-Star Quintet<br />

• Aug 30 – Sept 4: ennio<br />

• Sept 24: nVoh gala<br />

UPCOMING<br />

• Daily: Valley first tour<br />

• Daily: grgich hills estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour<br />

• fri-Sun: Domaine chandon <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour<br />

• Sat: Valley’s only evening <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour<br />

• Mon-thu: Ambassador <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour<br />

• Aug 29: eat See learn <strong>Wine</strong> class<br />

• Sept 2: Murder Mystery<br />

• Sept 2: cheers! train<br />

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ONGOING<br />

Live at the Lincoln Theater<br />

Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com<br />

• Sept 15: rick Bartalini presents Diana ross<br />

• Sept 25: napa Valley Symphony – Double the Pianos<br />

ONGOING<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting at Back Room <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com<br />

• Aug 25: guigal 2003 Vintage greAt tasting<br />

• Aug 26: Back room Blow out Xliii<br />

ONGOING<br />

di Rosa<br />

napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org<br />

• ongoing through Sept 17: Zombie-Proof house<br />

• Aug 31: Summer lecture with Sandow Birk<br />

ONGOING<br />

Live at Uptown Theatre<br />

napa, 707-259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com<br />

• Aug 25: An evening with Brian Wilson<br />

• Aug 26: Joan rivers<br />

• Aug 27: Michael Jackson’s Birthday Bash, featuring foreverland<br />

• Sept 4: Kenny loggins<br />

• Sept 10: tears for fears<br />

• Sept 17: rob Schneider<br />

ONGOING<br />

Friday Night <strong>Wine</strong>maker Events<br />

JV <strong>Wine</strong> & Spirits, napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com<br />

• Aug 26: heitz cellars<br />

• Sept 2: Joseph Phelps <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

• Sept 9: Palmina <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

• Sept 16: oktoberfest<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tasting Events at <strong>Wine</strong>ries of Napa Valley<br />

napa town center, napa, 707-253-9450<br />

www.napavintages.com, check website for times & prices<br />

• Aug 23: flight night – craft Beer Samplers<br />

• Aug 26: craft Beer, fine <strong>Wine</strong> & Artisan cheese<br />

• Aug 27-28: Sip and Sliders<br />

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30<br />

Modernism – Photography After 1930<br />

Exhibit at Turnbull Cellars<br />

oakville, 707-963-5839, www.turnbullwines.com, free<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS – SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 1<br />

Gourmet Flatbread Piazza & <strong>Wine</strong><br />

at Black Stallion <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

napa, 11am-3pm, $7/members, $15<br />

www.blackstallionwinery.com, 707-227-3250<br />

ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 13<br />

Signs of Life Photography Exhibit<br />

by Robert Buelteman at Mumm Napa<br />

rutherford, www.mummnapa.com, 707-976-7702<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker Dinner<br />

fontanella family <strong>Wine</strong>ry, napa, 7-10pm, $120<br />

www.fontanellawines.com, 707-252-1017, rSVP<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Club Pick-up & Harvest Party<br />

at Judd’s Hill<br />

napa, 12-3pm, free/members, $20/guests, rSVP<br />

707-255-2332, www.juddshill.com<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

4th Annual Harvest STOMP Party<br />

napa Valley grapegrowers, Beckstoffer’s Missouri hopper Vineyard, oakville<br />

$225, 5-10pm, www.harveststomp.com, 707-944-8311<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Date & Movie Night<br />

the room, flora Springs, St. helena, 5:50pm wine & dinner, movie 7:50pm<br />

www.florasprings.com, 866-967-8032<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Cooking Class: It’s Fantastico with Misty Phelps<br />

cedar gables inn, napa, featuring Somerston <strong>Wine</strong> company<br />

$150, 4-8pm, www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969<br />

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AUGUST 27<br />

An Intimate Evening with Alfredi Tofanelli<br />

napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 5:30-7:30pm, $10, free/members<br />

www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Harvest Launch Celebration<br />

fontanella family <strong>Wine</strong>ry, napa, 1-4pm, $50, free/members<br />

www.fontanellawines.com, 707-252-1017, rSVP<br />

AUGUST 27-28<br />

Grgich Hills Cheese Festival<br />

rutherford, 11am-3pm, $25 plus $5/pairing seminar<br />

www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

Sunday Social<br />

Viader napa Valley, Deer Park, 12-4pm, $35, members/free<br />

www.viadaer.com, 707-963-3816<br />

SEPTEMBER 1<br />

First Thursday Fashion! Food! Fun!<br />

Sip, shop & taste your way through downtown!<br />

Downtown calistoga, 6-9pm, www.calistogavisitors.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 2<br />

Labor Day <strong>Week</strong>end Case Sale<br />

at Beaulieu Vineyards<br />

rutherford, 10am-5pm, www.bvwines.com, 800-264-6918x5233<br />

SEPTEMBER 3<br />

Soulful Saturday at Twenty Rows<br />

live music by Jack Pollard, catered by Soulful taste, 4-7pm<br />

napa, www.twentyrows.com , 707-265-7720<br />

SEPTEMBER 9<br />

Girls’ Night Out<br />

the room, flora Springs, St. helena, 5-8pm<br />

www.florasprings.com, 707-967-8032<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Club Pick-Up Reception<br />

at Acacia Vineyard<br />

napa, 11am-3pm, www.acaciavineyard.com, 707-226-9991<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Charles Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry 150th Anniversary<br />

Tasting on the Lawn<br />

St. helena, 2-5pm, 888-7475784, www.charleskrug.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

September Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party<br />

at Merryvale<br />

St. helena, 1-4pm, $25, free/members, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-2225<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Preview & Oysters<br />

rutherford, 11am-3pm, www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

9th Annual Sterling Silver Screenings®:<br />

Seabiscuit<br />

calistoga, gates open 7pm, movie at dusk, $10, $5/under 16<br />

www.sterlingvineyards.com, 707-942-3322<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

September Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party<br />

at Merryvale<br />

St. helena, 1-4pm, $25, free/members<br />

www.merryvale.com, 707-963-2225<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

18th Annual Hands Across the Valley<br />

the ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry, St. helena, 6pm, www.handsacrossthevalley.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Cooking Class: In the Kitchen with Amelia<br />

cedar gables inn, napa, chef Amelia ceja of ceja Vineyards<br />

$150, 4-8pm, www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969<br />

SEPTEMBER 11, 25<br />

Music on the Terrace<br />

Domaine chandon, Yountville, www.chandon.com, 707-944-2280<br />

SEPTEMBER 16<br />

Art & <strong>Wine</strong> Reception at Ehlers Estate<br />

St. helena, An evening of art, wine, cheese & chocolate!<br />

6-8:30pm, rSVP, free, www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

Napa Valley Harvest Dinner<br />

in the Cask Room at Merryvale<br />

St. helena, 7pm, $150, rSVP, www.merryvale.com, 800-326-6069x429<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

27th Annual Harvest Ball<br />

at V. Sattui <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

St. helena, 6pm, $200/members, $225<br />

www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774, rSVP<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

Mexican Independence Day<br />

napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 12-5pm, free<br />

www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

2008 HALL “Kathryn Hall” Release<br />

hAll rutherford, 6pm, $60/members, $75<br />

www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Release Party<br />

robert Mondavi <strong>Wine</strong>ry, oakville, 3-5pm<br />

www.robertmondavi.com, 888-rMonDAVi<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

Clos du Val Grape Stomp<br />

napa, 800-993-9463, www.closduval.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 18<br />

Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant<br />

Domaine chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, $95<br />

www.chandon.com, 707-944-2280<br />

SEPTEMBER 24<br />

12th Annual Mount Veeder Appellation<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting<br />

hess collection <strong>Wine</strong>ry, napa<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>, food pairings, raffle for wine cellar & live music in the gardens.<br />

1-4pm, $50, www.mtveederwines.com, Stacey@fontanellawines.com<br />

SONOMA COUNTY<br />

ONGOING<br />

21st Annual Summer Concert Series<br />

at Rodney Strong Vineyards<br />

healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com, 800-678-4763<br />

• Sept 4: chris Botti<br />

FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER<br />

Sebastiani <strong>Wine</strong>ry Friday Music Series<br />

Sonoma, 6-9pm, 707-933-3226, www.sebastiani.com<br />

• Aug 26: Deborah Winters<br />

• Sept 2: Adam traum & the traumatics<br />

• Sept 9: Backtrax<br />

• Sept 16: five A.M.<br />

ONGOING<br />

Summer Music Series at Mazzocco <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg, 6-8pm, 800-501-8466, www.mazzocco.com<br />

• Aug 26: lady D<br />

• Sept 16: Solid Air<br />

ONGOING<br />

Summer Music Series at de Lorimier <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

geyserville 6-8pm, 800-546-7718, www.delorimierwinery.com<br />

• Sept 9: Brother cat<br />

• Sept 30: Pulsators<br />

ONGOING<br />

Summer Music Series at Wilson <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg, 6-8pm, 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com<br />

• Sept 2: Second cut<br />

• Sept 23: earl thomas<br />

ONGOING<br />

Jazz it Up Saturday<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Jazz Concert Series<br />

Seasons of the Vineyard tasting Bar, healdsburg, 4-6pm<br />

www.seasonsofthevineyard.com, 707-431-2222<br />

• Aug 27: Ami Molinelli Brazilian Quartet<br />

• Sept 10: the easy leaves<br />

• Sept 24: Klein trio with Mike& Spike Klein & trevor Kinsel<br />

ONGOING<br />

Carneros Bistro & <strong>Wine</strong> Bar Introduces<br />

Thematic <strong>Wine</strong> Program<br />

honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity winetenders.<br />

the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042<br />

ONGOING<br />

Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop<br />

at B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members<br />

707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Exclusive <strong>Wine</strong> & Cheese Tasting<br />

at B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members<br />

707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Private <strong>Wine</strong> Tastings<br />

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg – Pick of the Bunch – five wines, 6-8 people, $20-$40pp<br />

by appointment, 707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com<br />

• Scentiments – test your Smell Memory<br />

• White <strong>Wine</strong> lovers – wines paired with Artisan cheeses<br />

• King of reds – wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates<br />

• Matchmaker – wine and food pairing<br />

• PreVail tasting – wines paired with Artisan charcuterie plate<br />

• cabernet terroir tasting – comparison wines from different elevations<br />

ONGOING<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> and Food Pairing<br />

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg – Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with<br />

the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35pp, by appointment<br />

707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Free Guided <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tour<br />

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg – Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointment<br />

707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Group Private Tastings<br />

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg – includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by<br />

appointment. $20 per person, 707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean<br />

Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.<br />

complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Food and <strong>Wine</strong> Pairing<br />

at the Mayo Reserve Room<br />

9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting<br />

$35, reservations recommended, 707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Experiences at Chateau St. Jean<br />

Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment<br />

707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com<br />

• cinq cépages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75<br />

• cinq cépages component tasting, eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25<br />

• Private ViP <strong>Wine</strong> tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour<br />

• Box lunch Prgram with tour<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tours, Tastings & Seminars<br />

at St. Francis <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Santa rosa, ten person minimum, call for more information & reservations<br />

888-675-<strong>Wine</strong>(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com<br />

• <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour & tasting, 1.5 hours, $25<br />

• Vineyards tour & tasting, 1 hour, $20<br />

• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65<br />

ONGOING<br />

Guided <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours at Gloria Ferrer<br />

Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com<br />

ONGOING SUNDAYS<br />

Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch<br />

at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa<br />

Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma<br />

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ONGOING<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson<br />

fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25<br />

707-571-7500, www.kj.com<br />

ONGOING WEEKENDS<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing<br />

707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com<br />

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH<br />

50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining<br />

glen ellen, Barrel tasting & old Vine Pinot noir & Syrahs from <strong>As</strong>hton Vineyard.<br />

foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com<br />

ONGOING THURSDAYS<br />

Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba<br />

Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine<br />

tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com<br />

ONGOING THURSDAY – SUNDAY<br />

Unique Food & <strong>Wine</strong> Pairings<br />

at HKG Tasting Room<br />

glen ellen, 12-6pm, 707-938-7622, www.hopkilnwinery.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Moondance Cellars &<br />

Orchard Station <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

glen ellen, Paired with <strong>Wine</strong> country chocolates truffle tastes, $10<br />

707-938-7550, www.moondancecellars.com<br />

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY<br />

Michel-Schlumberger <strong>Wine</strong>ry Green Tour<br />

healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com<br />

ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY<br />

Robert Young Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry Vineyard Tours<br />

& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola<br />

geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20<br />

707-431-4811, www.ryew.com<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS<br />

‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines<br />

rSVP, 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com<br />

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY<br />

Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market<br />

Santa rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629<br />

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY<br />

The Art of <strong>Wine</strong>making Workshop<br />

Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm<br />

707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School<br />

450 West Spain St, Sonoma, check website for schedule.<br />

707-933-0450, www.ramekins.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts<br />

Santa rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org<br />

• Aug 26: Kathleen Madigan<br />

• Sept 3: Michael Bolton<br />

• Sept 10: free fiesta de independencia<br />

• Sept 14: Willie nelson & family<br />

• Sept 15: ron White<br />

• Sept 17: the Wedding expo<br />

• Sept 18: herbie hancock<br />

• Sept 23: Shirley Maclaine<br />

ONGOING THURSDAYS<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker Thursday Series at Big Bottom Market<br />

guerneville, 6-8pm, 707-604-7295, www.bigbottommarket.com<br />

• Aug 25: Marimar torres, Marimar estate Vineyards<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS<br />

Summer Concert Series<br />

Medlock Ames, healdsburg, www.medlockames.com, 707-431-8845<br />

• Aug 26: city fritter<br />

• Sept 3: Boots Munson<br />

ONGOING SATURDAYS<br />

Swirl, Sniff & Sip (aka <strong>Wine</strong> 101)<br />

Big 3 <strong>Wine</strong> Bar, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn & Spa, Sonoma<br />

10-10:45am, www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000<br />

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ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 29<br />

All Fired Up<br />

healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg<br />

www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com, 707-431-1970<br />

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST<br />

Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market<br />

historic Downtown Petaluma, 4:30-8pm<br />

www.petalumafarmersmarket.com, 707-762-0344<br />

ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST<br />

Tuesdays in the Plaza<br />

healdsburg Plaza, healdsburg, 6-8pm, free, 707-433-6935<br />

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST<br />

Petaluma Movies in the Park<br />

lucchesi Park, Petaluma, 6:30pm, free, www.petalumamovies.com<br />

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4<br />

Body Language 2011<br />

A new leaf gallery, Sculpturesite, cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma<br />

10am-5pm, www.sculpturesite.com, 707-933-1300<br />

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER<br />

Reserve Tasting on the Patio<br />

by the Pool at DeLoach Vineyards<br />

Santa rosa, guided tasting with croquet & ping pong. $25<br />

By appointment, 707-526-9111, www.deloachvineyards.com<br />

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 25<br />

Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market<br />

Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30-7pm, 707-529-0404<br />

ONGOING WEDNESDAY EVENINGS THROUGH OCTOBER 19<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Sunsets in Paradise<br />

at Paradise Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Santa rosa – Bring a picnic & enjoy the sunset & wine from the Veranda &<br />

terrace! 6pm, www.prwinery.com, 707-528-<strong>Wine</strong><br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 21<br />

Petaluma River Sunset <strong>Wine</strong> & Cheese Eco-Cruise<br />

Petaluma turning Basin, Petaluma, 5:30-7:30pm<br />

www.friendsofthepetalumariver.org, 707-763-7756<br />

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER<br />

Garden Tours at DeLoach Vineyards<br />

Santa rosa, guided tasting of wines & seasonal treats from the garden.<br />

707-526-9111, www.deloachvineyards.com, $30<br />

ONGOING THROUGH EARLY SPRING 2012<br />

16th Annual Sculpture Exhibit “FINALE”<br />

at Paradise Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

the Sculpture grove can be seen until dusk, followed by a glass of wine on the<br />

winery’s veranda, with its spectacular view of the sunset. 11am-5pm, daily<br />

www.prwinery.com, 707-528-<strong>Wine</strong><br />

AUGUST 25<br />

Live Music: Art Vs Science at Gundlach Bundschu<br />

Sonoma, 6:30pm, $20/adv, $25, www.gunbun.com, 707-938-5277<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Education Series at Gloria Ferrer:<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting FUNdamentals<br />

Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25 plus tax<br />

www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

Ride with Deb at Dutcher Crossing<br />

healdsburg, 9-11am, 707-431-2700<br />

www.dutchercrossingwinery.com<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

Pinot & Popcorn: Star Wars<br />

Deloach Vineyards, Santa rosa – $15, $10/members, $5/kids<br />

7:30pm doors open, movie after dark<br />

www.deloachvineyards.com, 707-526-9111x110<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

Balletto Vineyards <strong>Wine</strong>maker Dinner<br />

Santa rosa golf & country club, Santa rosa<br />

www.ballettovineyards.com, 707-568-2455<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

2008 Landslide Vineyard<br />

Cabernet Sauvignon Release<br />

Simi <strong>Wine</strong>ry, healdsburg, 12-3pm, $15/members, $25<br />

www.simiwinery.com, 707-473-3213, rSVP<br />

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AUGUST 27<br />

Ravenswood Tasting Anniversary<br />

Sonoma, 20 years on gehricke road! 11am-4pm, $20, $15/club<br />

707 933-2336, Kristin.wastell@cwine.com<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Summer Lobster Boil<br />

nicholson ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Sonoma, 7-10pm, $120, $95/members<br />

www.nicholsonranch.com, 707-938-8822<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Zinfandel Lovers Rejoice!<br />

ravenswood <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Sonoma, 11am-4pm, $20, $15/members<br />

www.ravenswood-wine.com, 707-933-2326<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Rockin’ & Rollin’ on the River<br />

Korbel champagne cellars, guerneville, 11:30am-4pm<br />

www.korbel.com, 707-824-7000<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Vineyard & Varietal Exploration<br />

on Bradford Mountain Vineyard<br />

Peterson <strong>Wine</strong>ry, healdsburg, 8am-1pm, $45, $35/members<br />

www.peteresonwinery.com, 707-431-7568<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Taste of Petaluma<br />

Downtown Petaluma, 11:30am-4pm<br />

www.tasteofpetaluma.org, 707-763-8920<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Meet the Artist Reception: All Fired Up<br />

healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg, 2-5pm<br />

www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com, 707-431-1970<br />

AUGUST 27-28<br />

Bodega Seafood, Art & <strong>Wine</strong> Festival<br />

Watts ranch, Bodega, 10am-5pm<br />

707-824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

Founder’s & Proprietor’s Club<br />

Release Party at Dutcher Crossing<br />

healdsburg, 11am-4pm, <strong>Wine</strong> club event<br />

707-431-2700, www.dutchercrossingwinery.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 17<br />

Red Dot 2011 “Think Twice”<br />

healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg<br />

www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com, 707-433-2743<br />

SEPTEMBER 2-4<br />

Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end<br />

Sonoma Valley Vintners & growers and Sonoma county Vintners<br />

www.Sonoma<strong>Wine</strong>country<strong>Week</strong>end.com<br />

• Sept 2-3: <strong>Wine</strong>ry lunch & Dinner Parties<br />

• Sept 3: taste of Sonoma, MacMurray ranch ®, healdsburg<br />

• Sept 4: Sonoma Valley harvest <strong>Wine</strong> Auction, cline cellars, Sonoma<br />

SEPTEMBER 2 – OCTOBER 10<br />

Reflection<br />

Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills<br />

www.Querciagallery.com, 707-865-0243<br />

SEPTEMBER 3<br />

Reflection Reception<br />

Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills, 4-7pm<br />

www.Querciagallery.com, 707-865-0243<br />

SEPTEMBER 4<br />

Classic Car Cruise-Ins Sunday<br />

at B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own cars!<br />

glen ellen, 11am-4pm, free, www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064<br />

SEPTEMBER 9<br />

25th Annual Summer-Fall <strong>Wine</strong>maker Dinner<br />

Series: Kosta Browne & Trecini Cellars<br />

Join Dan Kosta, Partner & John, cathy & David Vicini, Proprietors<br />

inn at the tides, Bodega Bay, $120, www.innatthetides.com, 800-541-7788<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

15th Annual Kendall-Jackson<br />

Heirloom Tomato Festival<br />

fulton, 11am-4pm, www.kj.com, 707-571-8100<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Club Release & Harvest Party<br />

at Wilson <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

healdsburg, 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Orchard Walk & Mill Tour<br />

Mcevoy ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30<br />

www.mcevoyranch.com, 866-617-6779<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> Big Q<br />

Sonoma Academy, Santa rosa, 1-5pm<br />

www.winecountrybigq.com, 707-523-3728<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Shake Your Bun(dschu) Dance Party<br />

gundlach Bundschu <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Sonoma, $20, 8:30-10:30pm<br />

www.gunbun.com, 707-938-5277<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Opening Reception: Red Dot 2011 “Think Twice”<br />

healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg, 5-8pm<br />

www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com, 707-433-2743<br />

SEPTEMBER 11<br />

Home Cheesemaking Class with Sheana Davis<br />

of The Epicurean Connection<br />

the Sonoma Valley inn, Sonoma, 1-3pm, $45<br />

www.sheanadavis.com, 707-935-7960, rSVP<br />

SEPTEMBER 14-18<br />

Sonoma Valley CRUSH<br />

heart of Sonoma Valley <strong>As</strong>sociation, Various events at participating wineries.<br />

11am-4pm, $35, $10/drivers<br />

www.heartofsonomavalley.com, 707-479-9979<br />

SEPTEMBER 14-21<br />

Santa Rosa International Film Festival<br />

<strong>Week</strong>-long celebration of cinema, the arts and cultural exchange featuring<br />

more than 100 films from around the world. Various venues/events.<br />

See page 52 for details. www.sriff.org, 707-935-3456<br />

SEPTEMBER 16<br />

Harvest <strong>Wine</strong>maker Dinner at The Castle<br />

ledson castle, Kenwood, 6-10pm, $100, rSVP<br />

www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-537-3823<br />

SEPTEMBER 16<br />

Garden Walk & Lunch<br />

Mcevoy ranch, Petaluma, 10am-2pm, $90<br />

www.mcevoyranch.com, 866-617-6779<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

Flavors of Fall<br />

Korbel champagne cellars, guerneville, 11am-3:30pm<br />

www.korbel.com, 707-824-7000<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

25th Anniversary Celebration & Harvest Party<br />

J Vineyards, healdsburg, 11am-4pm, $40/members, $55<br />

www.jwine.com, 707-431-5430<br />

SEPTEMBER 21<br />

Bossanova, <strong>Wine</strong> & Sunsets<br />

at Paradise Ridge<br />

Santa rosa, 6-8:30pm, www.prwinery.com, 707-528-<strong>Wine</strong><br />

SEPTEMBER 22<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker Dinner Series: Gloria Ferrer<br />

Santé restaurant, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn & Spa, Sonoma<br />

www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000<br />

SEPTEMBER 23-26<br />

25th Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival<br />

B.r. cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry, glen ellen, www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064x126<br />

• Sept 23: charity Dinner & Auction with guy fieri, 6pm, $150<br />

• Sept 24: Music festival with Doobie Brothers, Joe Satriani, Sammy hagar,<br />

greg Kihn, Jim Messina & Pat Simmons, Jr.<br />

• Sept 25: Music festival with lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, Jim<br />

Messina, leon russell, lara Johnston & carlos reyes<br />

• Sept 26: celebrity golf tournament, Sonoma golf club<br />

SEPTEMBER 24<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Education Series at Gloria Ferrer:<br />

Perfectly Pinot<br />

Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30 plus tax, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999<br />

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SEPTEMBER 24<br />

Hike & Taste in the Vineyards<br />

Kunde family estate, Kenwood, 10am, $30, www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501<br />

SEPTEMBER 24-25<br />

<strong>Week</strong>end Along the Farm Trails<br />

farms from Petaluma to healdsburg, 10am-4pm<br />

www.farmtrails.org, 707-837-8896<br />

SEPTEMBER 25<br />

Porsches at the Palace<br />

ledson castle, Kenwood, 11am-4pm<br />

www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-537-3823<br />

LAKE/MENDOCINO<br />

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY<br />

Food & <strong>Wine</strong> Pairings<br />

Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS<br />

Tuscan Village Music Art Series<br />

terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354<br />

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 26<br />

18th Annual Quilt & Textile Exhibition<br />

lower lake historic Schoolhouse Museum, lower lake, 707-995-3565<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

Movies Under the Stars Series: The Princess Bride<br />

Moore family <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Kelseyville, 7-10pm<br />

www.moorefamilywinery.com, 707-279-9279<br />

SEPTEMBER 1-4<br />

Lake County Fair<br />

lake county fairgrounds, lakeport, www.lakecountyfair.com, 707-263-6181<br />

SEPTEMBER 3<br />

Concert in the Vineyard<br />

Moore family <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Kelseyville, 5pm, $15<br />

www.moorefamilywinery.com, 707-279-9279<br />

SEPTEMBER 5<br />

Blue Wing Labor Day Blues Concert<br />

Blue Wing Saloon, Upper lake, 5:30pm, $50/adv, $55<br />

www.tallmanhotel.com, 707-275-2244<br />

SEPTEMBER 9-10<br />

27th Annual <strong>Wine</strong>song!<br />

A Benefit for the Mendocino coast hospital – Various events & locations on the<br />

Mendocino coastwww.winesong.org, 707-961-4909<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Harvest Education: Harvest 101<br />

Six Sigma <strong>Wine</strong>ry, lower lake, $25, rSVP<br />

www.sixsigmaranch.com, 707-994-4068<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Food Pairing & Concert in the Garden<br />

tulip hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry, nice, , 4-7pm, www.tuliphillwinery.com, 707-274-9373<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

6th Annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival<br />

Anderson Marsh State historic Park, lower lake, 10am-6:30pm<br />

$20, $15/adv, www.andersonmarsh.org, 707-995-2658<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

12th Annual Lake County <strong>Wine</strong> Auction<br />

ceago Vinegarden, nice, 3-6pm, $150<br />

www.winealliance.org, 866-279-<strong>Wine</strong><br />

BAY AREA<br />

SAN FRANCISCO<br />

ONGOING<br />

The Walt Disney Family Museum<br />

the Presidio of San francisco, San francisco, 415-345-6816<br />

www.waltdisney.org<br />

• ongoing through Aug 31: film, the Absent-Minded Professor<br />

• Aug 26-28: look closer, Mickey’s gala Premiere Animation Drawings<br />

• Aug 27: Voice-over class, intermediate<br />

• Sept 1-31: film, So Dear to My heart<br />

• Sept 10, 18: Disney Discoveries<br />

• Sept 17: Moving Pictures, intro 2-D hand-Drawn Animation Workshop<br />

• Sept 17: our grandpa, Walt Disney<br />

OGOING<br />

Seasons Swirl<br />

four Seasons hotel, San francisco, 5:30-7:30pm<br />

www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco, 415-633-3838<br />

• Sept 6: falcor <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 9<br />

Golden Gate Park Band Summer Sunday Concerts<br />

golden gate Park, San francisco, 1pm, free<br />

www.goldengateparkband.org, 510-530-0814<br />

AUGUST 25<br />

An Evening of Music, Art & Heart<br />

Featuring Kenny Loggins<br />

Benefits UcSf Benioff children's hospital, 6:30pm<br />

great American Music hall, San francisco, 650-363-1395<br />

SEPTEMBER 13<br />

Lancaster Estate Tasting & Dinner<br />

campton Place, San francisco – Jesse Katz, <strong>Wine</strong>maker, lancaster estate<br />

www.tajhotels.com/sanfrancisco, 415-955-5574<br />

MARIN COUNTY<br />

ONGOING<br />

Marin Center in San Rafael<br />

415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us<br />

• Aug 24: Jeff Bridges and the Abiders<br />

• Sept 17: Diana ross<br />

AUGUST 30<br />

Marin <strong>Wine</strong>makers Showcased: Skywalker Vineyards<br />

Vin Antico, San rafael, 5-7pm, $15, www.vinantico.com, 415-454-4492<br />

SEPTEMBER 13<br />

Marin <strong>Wine</strong>makers Showcased: Easkoot Cellars<br />

Vin Antico, San rafael, 5-7pm, $15<br />

www.vinantico.com, 415-454-4492<br />

SAN MATEO COUNTY<br />

SEPTEMBER 3-4<br />

41st Annual Millbrae Art & <strong>Wine</strong> Festival<br />

Broadway Ave, Millbrae, 10am-4pm, free<br />

www.miramarevents.com, 650-726-2328<br />

SANTA CLARA COUNTY<br />

ONGOING<br />

Tasting Room Tuesdays<br />

Santa cruz Mountains <strong>Wine</strong>growers <strong>As</strong>sociation, the fairmont San Jose, San Jose<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry representative will pour & be available for “vine talk.” 5-7pm<br />

www.fairmont.com, www.scmwa.com, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463<br />

ONGOING<br />

Concert Series at Mountain <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Saratoga, 408-741-2822, www.mountainwinery.com<br />

• Aug 23: garrison Keillor’s A Prairie home companion<br />

• Aug 24: An evening with Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder<br />

• Aug 26: Jeff Bridges & his Band Performing Songs from crazy heart & more<br />

• Aug 28: Kenny g/Michael Bolton<br />

• Sept 8: the B-52s, the human league & Men Without hats<br />

• Sept 9: tears for fears<br />

• Sept 10: Daryl hall & John oates – Do What You Want, Be What You Want tour<br />

• Sept 11: Willie nelson & family<br />

• Sept 14: the Psychedelic furs/tom tom club<br />

• Sept 15: Kenny loggins<br />

• Sept 16-17: chicago<br />

• Sept 18: Bruce hornsby & the noisemakers/Shawn colvin<br />

• Sept 21: Don henley<br />

AUGUST 25<br />

Time for <strong>Wine</strong><br />

clos lachance, San Martin,www.clos.com, 800-itS<strong>Wine</strong><br />

AUGUST 26<br />

30 Year Anniversary Vineyard Dinner with Jesse Cool<br />

thomas fogarty <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Woodside, $125<br />

www.fogartywinery.com, 650-851-6777<br />

AUGUST 26-28<br />

PrimeXpo Jewelry, Bead & Gift Show<br />

Santa clara convention center, Santa clara, www.primeexpousa.com, free<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

Groovin’ in the Grove<br />

clos lachance, San Martin, www.clos.com, 800-itS<strong>Wine</strong><br />

SEPTEMBER 1<br />

Time for <strong>Wine</strong><br />

clos lachance, San Martin, www.clos.com, 800-itS<strong>Wine</strong><br />

SEPTEMBER 10-11<br />

41st Annual Mountain <strong>View</strong> Art & <strong>Wine</strong> Festival<br />

castro Street, Mountain <strong>View</strong>, 10am-6pm<br />

www.miramarevents.com, 650-968-8378<br />

ALAMEDA COUNTY<br />

Ongoing<br />

Waterfront Flicks – All Films with Food Theme<br />

Jack london Square, oakland, sunset, free, www.JacklondonSquare.com<br />

• Sept 1: Who is Killing the great chefs of europe?<br />

• Sept 15: no reservations<br />

• Sept 29: chocolat<br />

AUGUST 29<br />

Grgich Hills Estate Vintner Dinner<br />

Montclair Bistro, oakland, www.grgich.com, 510-482-8282<br />

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS<br />

Friday Night Tastings at Prima<br />

Walnut creek, 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members<br />

www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780<br />

ONGOING SATURDAYS<br />

Saturday Night Tastings at Prima<br />

Walnut creek, 3-5pm, $20, $10/members<br />

www.primaristorante.com, 925-935-7780<br />

ONGOING<br />

Summer Concert Series<br />

hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463<br />

• Aug 26: Unlicensed therapy<br />

• Sept 9: the Matt riley Band<br />

• Sept 16: live Wire<br />

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 11<br />

Movies Under the Stars<br />

hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463<br />

SEPTEMBER 16<br />

Annual Grape Stomp<br />

hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, 5:30pm<br />

www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463<br />

LIVERMORE<br />

ONGOING<br />

Bankhead Theatre<br />

livermore Valley Performing Arts center, livermore<br />

925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org<br />

• Sept 9: house of floyd<br />

• Sept 15: national Acrobats of china<br />

• Sept 16: lee ritenour<br />

• Sept 17: Sonny landreth<br />

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST<br />

Free Outdoor Concert Series – Friday Night Live<br />

Shea holmes Stage, Bankhead theater, livermore, 6:30-8pm<br />

www.bankheadtheater.org, 925-373-6800<br />

• Aug 26: el Desayuno<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2<br />

Concerts in the Park<br />

lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton, 7-8:30pm<br />

www.pleasantondowntown.net, 925-484-2199<br />

• Aug 26: hot rods Band<br />

• Sept 2: Public eye<br />

ONGOING<br />

The Concerts at Wente Vineyards<br />

livermore, www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2424<br />

• Aug 30: Michael Bolton & Kenny g<br />

• Sept 8: tears for fears<br />

• Sept 13: Kenny loggins<br />

• Sept 14: Diana ross<br />

ONGOING<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Cave Tasting Experience<br />

Wente Vineyards, livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members<br />

rSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves<br />

ONGOING<br />

Thursday Nights at the Table<br />

three-course family dining, $29, $39/includes wine, the restaurant at Wente<br />

Vineyards, livermore, 7pm, rSVP www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2444<br />

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ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> & Cheese Pairing<br />

la rochelle <strong>Wine</strong>ry, livermore, 12-4:30pm<br />

www.lr<strong>Wine</strong>.com, 925-243-6442<br />

ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH LABOR DAY<br />

Tasting on the Patio<br />

la rochelle <strong>Wine</strong>ry, livermore, 12-4:30pm, www.lr<strong>Wine</strong>.com, 925-243-6442<br />

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER<br />

Wente Wednesday<br />

Wente estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry tasting room, livermore5-8pm<br />

www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

Comedy Uncorked<br />

retzlaff Vineyards, livermore, 7:30pm, $25<br />

www.retzlaffwinery.com, 925-447-8941<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

Day in the Park – Taylor Family Foundation<br />

camp Arroyo, livermore, www.ttff.org, 925-455-5118<br />

SEPTEMBER 4-5<br />

30th Annual Harvest <strong>Wine</strong> Celebration<br />

livermore Valley <strong>Wine</strong>growers <strong>As</strong>sociation<br />

Visit over 40 participating livermore Valley wineries! 12-5pm<br />

www.lvwine.org, 925-447-9463<br />

SEPTEMBER 7<br />

1st Wednesday Street Party: Celebrate Pleasanton<br />

Downtown Pleasanton, 4:30-10pm<br />

www.pleasantondowntown.net, 925-484-2199<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

BottleRockit Festival<br />

three stages, 20 bands, great food & world class wines!<br />

estate tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore, $20, 11am-10pm<br />

www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

BYOF and Bluegrass Band<br />

cedar Mountain <strong>Wine</strong>ry, livermore, 6-9pm, $5<br />

www.cedarmountainwinery.com, 925-373-6636<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Save Mount Diablo’s Annual Moonlight<br />

on the Mountain<br />

china Wall, Mont Diablo State Park, 4-10pm, $250<br />

www.woodfamilyvineyards.com, 925-606-7411<br />

SEPTEMBER 11<br />

Artist Reception: Acrylics by Linda Briggs<br />

estate tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore, 1-3pm<br />

www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305<br />

SEPTEMBER 11-30<br />

Exhibit: Acrylics by Linda Briggs<br />

estate tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore<br />

www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305<br />

SEPTEMBER 16<br />

La Luna Fridays<br />

Murrieta’s Well, livermore, 6-9pm, www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395<br />

NORTH CENTRAL COAST<br />

ONGOING<br />

Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel<br />

carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com<br />

• Sept 9: chris Botti<br />

• Sept 15: the temptations<br />

ONGOING<br />

Live at Golden State Theatre<br />

Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com<br />

• Aug 25: Summer film festival, invictus<br />

ONGOING FRIDAYS<br />

Fromage Friday at Taste Morgan<br />

the crossroads carmel – enjoy a special cheese sampling with your tasting of<br />

Morgan & lee family farm wines. 3-5pm<br />

www.morganwinery.com, 831-626-3700<br />

ONGOING SUNDAYS<br />

Library Sunday at Taste Morgan<br />

the crossroads carmel – An opportunity to taste some older vintages from<br />

Morgan <strong>Wine</strong>ry’s cellar. 2-5pm, 831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com<br />

ONGOING<br />

Live Music at KRML Radio<br />

the eastwood Building, carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com<br />

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ONGOING<br />

Thursday Night Music Series<br />

Bargetto <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Soquel, enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm<br />

831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com<br />

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS<br />

Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row<br />

Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm<br />

831-649-6690<br />

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS<br />

Monterey Museum of Art<br />

Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477<br />

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH<br />

Pair Your <strong>Wine</strong> with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars<br />

gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca ice<br />

cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases.<br />

www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827<br />

EVERY TUESDAY<br />

Focus on Monterey County <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

cepage <strong>Wine</strong> Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm<br />

831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com<br />

EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Down Wednesdays<br />

fortino <strong>Wine</strong>ry, gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305<br />

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 (THUR-SUN)<br />

Annie, The Musical!<br />

outdoor forest theater, carmel, Pacific repertory theatre<br />

www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0100<br />

AUGUST 26<br />

Music in the Vineyard:<br />

Aaron Avila & Second WindBand<br />

fortino <strong>Wine</strong>ry, gilroy, 7-10pm, $5, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305<br />

AUGUST 26-28<br />

Sand City West End Celebration<br />

Sand city, 10am-5pm, 831-394-3054<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

2nd Annual Scheid Vineyards<br />

New Release Beach Party & Clambake<br />

Del Monte Beach, Monterey, $60, rSVP<br />

www.scheidwines.com, 831-455-9990<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

2nd Annual Hot Rods for Kids<br />

Santa cruz county fairgrounds, Watsonville, www.hotrods4kids.com<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>, Women & Shoes<br />

corral de tierra country club, Salinas, 831-394-5171<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Public Safety Appreciation Day<br />

Santa cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa cruz<br />

www.beachboardwalk.com, 831-423-5590<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

3rd Annual Bernardus Garden Party<br />

Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley, 2-5pm, $65<br />

www.bernardus.com, 888-648-9463<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

24th Annual Jewish Food Festival<br />

congregation Beth israel, carmel Valley, 10:30am-4pm<br />

www.carmelbethisrael.org, 831-624-2015<br />

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 5<br />

Monterey County Fair<br />

Monterey county fairgrounds, Monterey, 831-372-1000<br />

SEPTEMBER 3<br />

Santa Cruz Starlight Evening Train & Dinner<br />

roaring camp railroads, felton<br />

www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484<br />

SEPTEMBER 3<br />

Heirloom Tomato Lunch<br />

Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley, 11am-2pm<br />

www.bernardus.com, 888-648-9463, $95<br />

SEPTEMBER 9<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>, Art & Music Walk<br />

Downtown Pacific grove, 831-373-3304<br />

SEPTEMBER 9, 30<br />

2nd Annual Farm to Table Dinner Series<br />

chaminade resort & Spa, Santa cruz, 6pm, $100<br />

www.chaminade.com, 831-475-5600, rSVP<br />

SEPTEMBER 10<br />

Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party<br />

roaring camp railroads, felton, 6-10:30pm<br />

www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484<br />

SEPTEMBER 10-11<br />

Capitola Art & <strong>Wine</strong> Festival<br />

Downtown capitola-by-the-Sea, 10am-6pm, free<br />

www.capitolachamber.com, 831-475-6522<br />

SEPTEMBER 11<br />

Big Kahuna Triathlon<br />

Santa cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa cruz<br />

www.beachboardwalk.com, 831-423-5590<br />

SEPTEMBER 16-18<br />

54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival<br />

Various locations & events in Monterey<br />

www.montereyjazzfestival.org, 925-275-9255<br />

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA<br />

SACRAMENTO VALLEY<br />

ONGOING<br />

Sacramento River Train<br />

800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com<br />

• Sept 10, 24: great train robbery<br />

• Sept 17: Murder Mystery Dinner<br />

ONGOING<br />

Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts<br />

U.c. Davis, 866-754-ArtS, www.mondaviarts.org<br />

• Aug 26: Miranda cosgrove<br />

• Sept 3, 10: great train robbery<br />

• Sept 21: return to forever iV with Zappa Plays Zappa<br />

• Sept 30: ricky Skaggs & Kentucky thunder<br />

SOLANO COUNTY<br />

SUISUN VALLEY<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Vineyard Walk<br />

ledgewood creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry, fairfield, 6-8pm, $15/members, $20<br />

www.ledgewoodcreek.com, 707-426-4424<br />

AUGUST 27<br />

Music & A Slab in the Vines<br />

Vezer family Vineyard, Suisun Valley<br />

www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-Vine<br />

AUGUST 28<br />

Ledgewood Nights Car Show & Live Music<br />

ledgewood creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry, fairfield, 11am-4pm<br />

www.ledgewoodcreek.com, 707-426-4424<br />

SEPTEMBER 2<br />

Pick-up Party Movie Night in the Gardens<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> club Member event – Vezer family Vineyard, Suisun Valley<br />

www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-Vine<br />

SEPTEMBER 3<br />

Mankas Summer Series Garden Concerts<br />

Vezer family Vineyard, Suisun Valley, Joe Maddox & friends, $19.50<br />

www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-Vine<br />

SEPTEMBER 17<br />

Mankas Summer Series Garden Concerts<br />

ritmojitto, Vezer family Vineyard, Suisun Valley, $19.50<br />

www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-Vine<br />

SEPTEMBER 24<br />

California Candy Festival<br />

Jelly Belly Visitors center & factory, fairfield, 11am-6pm, $15<br />

www.californiacandyfestival.com<br />

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Don’t Miss the 18th Annual<br />

Hands Across the Valley<br />

by Michael Rockich<br />

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS<br />

Hands Across the Valley will perform its 18th incarnation in Napa<br />

Valley on September 10th. The event began in 1994 when community<br />

leaders organized this annual fundraiser to raise funds for Napa Valley<br />

food programs for needy families in Napa County. <strong>This</strong> registered nonprofit<br />

organization has brought in more than $3,000,000 since its<br />

debut and “is committed to working toward the goal of a community<br />

without hunger.” The site will be The Ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry at 105 Zinfandel<br />

Lane in St. Helena.<br />

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a wine and food reception. Top<br />

local wineries will pour their vinous treasures. In concert, outstanding<br />

local food establishments and restaurants will provide gourmet treats.<br />

Booths are organized in aisles outdoors on the lawn to permit easy<br />

strolling. If the past is any indication of what is to come, expect an<br />

eclectic blend of exotic fare, the more conventional and hearty grilled<br />

meat, too.<br />

For the deft the idea is to negotiate as many of the wine booths and<br />

food pavilions as possible before the actual dinner begins. The mating<br />

of wines with various food types is not a bad experience to augment<br />

one’s ability as host and sommelier.<br />

For those able to persevere the foregoing, Chef Kevin Miller will do<br />

the honors on the buffet dinner. <strong>This</strong> has always been a delicious affair.<br />

Chef Miller graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute in Portland,<br />

Oregon. After serving at several impressive restaurants, in 2007<br />

he became Executive Chef for The Vintage Estate in Yountville.<br />

A sit-down dinner is available for sponsors featuring the special<br />

touch of Chef Bob Hurley, proprietor of Hurley’s restaurant in food<br />

center Yountville.<br />

Auction lovers will have the choice of a silent auction or a live<br />

auction. The avid will choose to participate in both. On the block will<br />

be gourmet dinners with outstanding chefs, overnight packages,<br />

artisan and “cult” wine lots, wine tasting experiences, and retail offerings.<br />

The Pio Rodas – Richard, Rely and Gina – will wield the<br />

auctioneer’s gavel. Hopefully bidding action will be fast and furious.<br />

One celebrity host this year is Mark Ibanez, with KTVU Channel 2.<br />

He is the longest running sports reporter and anchor in the Bay Area.<br />

Mark has received three Emmy Awards for his work. He also wrote a<br />

best-seller, “Mark’s Remarks,” with proceeds benefiting the American<br />

Cancer Society.<br />

The other celebrity host is Kellie Fuller of KVON and KVYN Radio.<br />

Kellie grew up in Napa and showed childhood interest in music. She<br />

later studied opera with accomplished tenor, William Gorton, and<br />

eventually performed.<br />

Once dinner is done many will be dancing under the stars to David<br />

Martin’s House Party band. They have a reputation for enthusiastic<br />

performances and wide musical variety.<br />

To order tickets, or for further information please go online to<br />

www.handsacrossthevalley.com.<br />

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WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Governor Proclaims September 10<br />

‘Charles Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry Day’<br />

Tasting on the Lawn Event Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Napa’s First <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

On Saturday, September 10 Charles Krug<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry and the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family will<br />

gather to toast the 150th anniversary of Napa<br />

Valley’s first winery’s annual Tasting on the<br />

Lawn event.<br />

In addition, Governor Edmund G. Brown<br />

Jr. has proclaimed September 10 “Charles<br />

Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry Day” in honor of founder<br />

Charles Krug and the innovations proprietor<br />

Peter Mondavi Sr. has brought to the wine<br />

industry over the past seven decades.<br />

Founded in 1861, Charles Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

represents the birthplace of Napa Valley wine.<br />

Peter Mondavi Jr. puts the winery’s history in<br />

perspective: “1861 was the year President<br />

Lincoln was inaugurated, and the year the<br />

Civil War began.” The venerable winery has<br />

been in the Peter Mondavi Family for nearly<br />

70 of its 150 years. The governor’s proclamation<br />

will be presented to Peter Mondavi Sr.,<br />

96, during the annual event to be held in the<br />

shade of heritage oaks thought to have been<br />

planted by Charles Krug himself.<br />

Also for the 150th anniversary, Peter<br />

Mondavi Sr. has recently announced his search<br />

for the oldest Charles Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry bottle in<br />

existence. The public is encouraged to scour<br />

wine cabinets, cellars, closets and caves for the<br />

oldest Charles Krug bottle they can find, empty<br />

or full. To submit an entry, participants should<br />

visit Charles Krug <strong>Wine</strong>ry on Facebook and<br />

describe the bottle and post a photo, or email<br />

it to oldestbottle@charleskrug.com. Early<br />

bottle entries may be displayed at the Tasting<br />

on the Lawn.<br />

A summary of the Tasting<br />

j21on the Lawn activities:<br />

Visitors will enjoy tastings of all Charles<br />

Krug’s current releases, from Sauvignon Blanc<br />

to Cabernet Sauvignon, including the winery’s<br />

Limited Release and Family Reserve wines.<br />

Tastings will be paired with a moveable feast<br />

selected especially to complement the wines<br />

by Knickerbockers’ Catering.<br />

Chefs from several Napa Valley restaurants<br />

will also be on hand, serving samples of their<br />

specialties to pair with Charles Krug wines.<br />

Featured restaurants are Michael Chiarello’s<br />

acclaimed Bottega, Cindy Pawlcyn’s eclectic<br />

Backstreet Kitchen, and her brand new<br />

Mediterranean eatery, Brassica.<br />

Recently added: In addition to the chefs’<br />

pairings mentioned above, members of the<br />

fourth generation of the Peter Mondavi Family<br />

will share what they are calling “easy everyday<br />

pairings” – Charles Krug wines served with<br />

fun, casual foods like pizza from the woodfired<br />

oven, grilled burgers, tacos and even<br />

popcorn – to demonstrate that you don't have<br />

to be a chef to perfectly pair Charles Krug<br />

wine with food.<br />

To add to the festive ambiance of the celebration,<br />

actors portraying Charles Krug and<br />

his wife Carolina Bale Krug will stroll the<br />

Great Lawn in period costume, presenting<br />

vignettes from their lives 150 years ago. Also<br />

on display will be Charles Krug’s antique<br />

basket press, originally used for cider, which<br />

he used for his historic first grape pressing.<br />

Two opportunities will offer a taste of Napa<br />

wine history that guests will get nowhere else.<br />

There will be special pourings from magnums<br />

of Charles Krug’s 150th Anniversary Cabernet<br />

Sauvignon, and a rare tasting of older wines<br />

from the estate’s cellar (additional fee applies).<br />

These premium tastings will take place in the<br />

ballroom of Charles Krug’s 1881 Carriage<br />

House. The Carriage House ballroom boasts a<br />

soaring cathedral ceiling and stunning perioddesign<br />

chandeliers and was recently restored,<br />

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using heritage redwood recovered<br />

from historic wine tanks.<br />

All attendees will have the<br />

opportunity to enjoy wine tasting<br />

directly from the barrels and meet<br />

members of the Peter Mondavi<br />

Family, who will be on hand for<br />

photos and to sign bottles for visitors.<br />

Live music on the main stage<br />

will provide a backdrop for all of<br />

the festivities. Featured is the<br />

popular Steely Dan tribute band,<br />

Steely Scam.<br />

Tastings on the Lawn were<br />

started in 1951 as an enjoyable<br />

venue where the family could<br />

meet their customers, and<br />

educate visitors about fine wine:<br />

in the United States at that time,<br />

the wine industry was known<br />

more for ‘jug’ wines and not varietal<br />

wines. <strong>This</strong> Charles Krug<br />

tradition is believed to have been<br />

the first wine celebration of its<br />

kind, and went on to inspire<br />

myriad other wine country<br />

tasting events.<br />

Lawn chairs, picnic blankets,<br />

and sun hats are encouraged for<br />

the September 10 event, which<br />

runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are<br />

available online ($40) at<br />

www.charleskrug.com. Admission<br />

for <strong>Wine</strong> Club members is<br />

complimentary, by calling <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Club Manager Colin Wright at 1-<br />

888-747-5784. Charles Krug<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry is located at 2800 Main<br />

Street, St. Helena.<br />

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s Joins The Hess Collection<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker James MacPhail Will Lead Sequana and MacPhail<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker James MacPhail is joining The Hess Collection in a<br />

move described as “a coming together of two families,” bringing along<br />

his MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s while continuing his work as the founding<br />

winemaker for Sequana Vineyards.<br />

The Hess Collection will acquire the MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

brand, as well as existing inventory, and winemaker MacPhail will<br />

continue to be the hands-on winemaker for both Sequana Vineyards<br />

and MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s.<br />

“While working with the team at The Hess Collection to build<br />

Sequana Vineyards, I developed a solid appreciation of our shared<br />

ideals and commitment to Pinot Noir,” explained MacPhail. “<strong>This</strong><br />

‘union’ allows me to focus on what I love to do best, which is simply<br />

crafting limited production Pinot Noir from exceptional appellations<br />

and continuing our exploration of the finest Pinot Noir vineyards.”<br />

Gary Bulger, president of The Hess Collection, said MacPhail<br />

Family <strong>Wine</strong>s complements and builds on the success that Sequana<br />

Vineyards has enjoyed since its first vintage in 2007. “We have long<br />

considered James to be a part of our extended family, and we welcome<br />

the opportunity to enhance and enrich our relationship.” Bulger said<br />

no changes are planned with either winery.<br />

MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s was founded in 2002 with a “sole passion<br />

to handcraft Pinot Noir from premier Sonoma and Anderson Valley/<br />

Mendocino appellations.” Sequana Vineyards, with a debut vintage in<br />

2007, focuses on cool-climate growing regions, principally Green<br />

Valley of the Russian River Valley and the Santa Lucia Highlands in<br />

Monterey. Both projects have received notable acclaim from wine<br />

reviewers and the wine trade alike.<br />

MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s and Sequana Vineyards offer a variety of<br />

vineyard designated wines of limited production, usually just a few<br />

hundred cases for each expression. MacPhail produces 4,000 cases<br />

annually, while Sequana produces about 11,000 cases each year.<br />

Sequana Vineyards wines range in price from $32 to $50, with<br />

MacPhail Family <strong>Wine</strong>s offerings at $40 to $60.<br />

James MacPhail followed an unconventional path to winemaking,<br />

growing up in Marin County in a family with roots dating to the 1880s<br />

and broad-ranging interests in disparate business interests, including<br />

dairy farming near Tomales Bay as well as ventures in appliances,<br />

building materials and natural gas.<br />

His early experiences included travel, the arts and athletics. He<br />

became an accomplished classical pianist and bagpiper, most<br />

famously playing “Amazing Grace” solo in San Francisco’s Davies<br />

Symphony Hall for Queen Elizabeth when she visited Northern California<br />

in 1982. In 1983, he became the youngest swimmer to swim<br />

across the Golden Gate, and remains a nationally ranked Masters Class<br />

competitive swimmer.<br />

After a career in hospitality, he began apprenticing with notable<br />

Sonoma County winemakers where he quickly focused on Pinot Noir<br />

and a passionate bond was formed. He still crafts other varietals into<br />

much appreciated wines, but Pinot Noir has become his signature.<br />

“For me, Sequana and MacPhail Family wines are all about creating<br />

and sharing my passion, whenever and wherever I can.”<br />

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BRANNAN COTTAGE INN<br />

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queen-size beds and a refrigerator. two mini-suites have sitting rooms with televisions<br />

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SONOMA COUNTY– SOUTHERN<br />

LEDSON HOTEL<br />

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with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies.<br />

Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779<br />

480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com<br />

SONOMA COUNTY– COAST<br />

INN AT THE TIDES<br />

Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub,<br />

fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available;<br />

continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788<br />

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SONOMA COUNTY– NORTHERN<br />

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forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios;<br />

surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584<br />

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innkeeper@calderwoodinn.com Phone: 707-431-1110<br />

FAIRFIELD/SUISUN VALLEY<br />

HILTON GARDEN INN<br />

2200 Gateway Court, (707) 426-6900<br />

Fairfield<br />

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES<br />

316 Pittman Road (707) 864-3797<br />

Fairfield<br />

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MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST<br />

LONE OAK LODGE<br />

Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc.<br />

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Kendall-Jackson’s Heirloom Tomato Festival<br />

by Ronda Giangreco<br />

Any idea what a Ding Wall Scotty, Pink Russian 117 or Earl of<br />

Edgecomb might be? Odd cocktail concoctions or garage bands<br />

would be a good guess but you’d be wrong.<br />

You’ll find the answer to this Jeopardy stumper at the 15th<br />

Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival on Saturday,<br />

September 10th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature<br />

tomato-inspired gourmet treats for you to feast on, as well as<br />

samples of more than 170 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes<br />

that have been lovingly grown on the estate. There will also be some<br />

of the finest artisan breads and cheeses from around the area for<br />

guests to savor. Festival goers will enjoy live music, seminars on food<br />

and wine pairing and, of course, lots of fabulous wine.<br />

Just like wine grapes, heirloom tomatoes have a broad range of<br />

flavors, colors and aromatics depending on the variety. Green tomatoes<br />

might offer citrus notes like Sauvignon Blanc, while darker<br />

tomatoes can deliver flavors of red fruits like Pinot Noir. And like<br />

wines, these tomatoes have certain foods that pair perfectly with<br />

their unique characteristics.<br />

It is not surprising that Kendall-Jackson would host such an<br />

event. The winery has always been focused on flavor and not just in<br />

the magnificent wines they produce. <strong>This</strong> annual festival is a<br />

wonderful celebration of the bounty of our wine country and a<br />

reminder that grapes are not the only fruit that loves the cool nights<br />

and warm, lazy days of summer for which the region is famous.<br />

Tickets for this extremely popular event are $65 per person for<br />

general admission. If you happen to be a member of their wine club,<br />

you’ll enjoy a savings of $20 on your ticket price, too. There will<br />

even be a special V.I.P. tent at the festival for wine club members to<br />

enjoy special wines selected just for them.<br />

Call Connie or Farideh at 1-800-769-3649 for more information<br />

or to order your tickets at the special <strong>Wine</strong> Club member pricing.<br />

They can also help you join the wine club so that you can save on<br />

great wines as well as this entertaining event.<br />

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ARGER-MARTUCCI VINEYARDS<br />

A Napa Valley Hidden Gem<br />

by Anna Wayne<br />

With an annual production of 5,000 cases, Arger-Martucci Vineyards<br />

is one of the most intimate and unique tasting experiences in the<br />

Napa Valley. During your poolside tasting that offers views of the<br />

western Mayacamas Mountains and neighboring vineyards, you will<br />

have the opportunity to enjoy your own picnic lunch, as well as the<br />

company of one of the tasting room’s knowledgeable staff members.<br />

The relaxing atmosphere and oasis-like environment allows you to do<br />

exactly what you want to: take your mind off the real world and focus<br />

on the wine you are drinking.<br />

Founded in 1998, the partnership of Arger-Martucci Vineyards is<br />

more than a business venture between two owners; it is a love and<br />

appreciation of making great wine that is shared by two families – one<br />

of Greek, the other of Italian descent. Owned and managed by the<br />

Argers and Martuccis, the enterprise is a culmination of varied talents<br />

and expertise with one common goal: to produce limited amounts of<br />

premium handcrafted wine.<br />

The winery produces over ten different varietals, most of which are<br />

harvested from Arger-Martucci’s estate vineyard located 1,350 feet<br />

above the valley floor in the Atlas Peak region of Napa Valley. Two of<br />

their flagship wines include a red proprietary blend, the Odyssey, and a<br />

white proprietary blend, the Iliad. Demonstrating the true art of winemaking,<br />

both blends exemplify the masterful skill and expert palate of<br />

Owner, <strong>Wine</strong>maker and practicing Cardiologist, Dr. Kosta Arger. The<br />

2005 Odyssey, their Estate Reserve and wine that was recently awarded<br />

93 Points/Cellar Selection in <strong>Wine</strong> Enthusiast, is a Bordeaux-style<br />

blend that contains varying amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,<br />

Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and now Syrah. It is an incredibly<br />

complex and elegant wine with layers of chocolate and black cherry.<br />

These delightful characteristics are derived from both the volcanic soils<br />

on Atlas Peak and the winemaker’s use of French, American and<br />

Hungarian oak.<br />

The Iliad was released August 1, 2009 and is now their top-selling<br />

wine. It serves as a complement to the Odyssey, and achieves a body,<br />

flavor and richness that prove superior to any of its individual parts.<br />

The four aromatic varietals that compose the Iliad are Viognier, Sauvignon<br />

Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Muscat of Alexandria. The bouquet<br />

is truly exotic with an immediate impression of melon, pear and even<br />

coconut. The mouth-feel is incredibly rich with hints of tropical spice,<br />

which suggests Viognier first, then Gewurtztraminer, and finally, a hint<br />

of grapefruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. There is a small amount (less<br />

than one-half of one percent) of residual sugar, which enhances the<br />

richness on the palate. <strong>This</strong> wine serves as a wonderful aperitif and is<br />

an excellent complement to spicy foods.<br />

Dr. Arger’s winemaking style has always maintained elements of<br />

traditional techniques. The 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir is a classic<br />

example of how he has been able to bridge the gap between the<br />

reserved elegance of the old world and lush complexities of new world<br />

fruit. Boasting a rich nose of plum and chocolate-covered black cherries,<br />

this Pinot is perfectly balanced on the palate and reveals a garnet<br />

color true to Burgundy.<br />

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of why Napa<br />

Valley is the best region in the United States to produce this varietal.<br />

Aged in French, American and Hungarian oak, this Napa Cab contains<br />

a small amount of Merlot, which slightly softens the tannins. There are<br />

many layers of complexity with nuances of cinnamon and tobacco in<br />

this wine.<br />

Their gold medal winning and very popular Syrah exhibits rich<br />

flavors of cherry and white pepper. Not an overwhelming mouthful,<br />

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this wine manages to be both earthy and reserved in the same sip. <strong>This</strong><br />

is another superb example of the slightly restrained style employed by<br />

Dr. Arger.<br />

Also produced at Arger-Martucci Vineyards are tiny amounts of<br />

Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Rosé and a dessert wine, Dulcinea. The<br />

Petite Sirah is harvested from one hundred and forty-year-old vines<br />

near Calistoga and is incredibly rich with intense, bold flavors. Their<br />

Cabernet Franc maintains classic notes of earth and spice, truly characteristic<br />

of this Bordeaux varietal. The Rosé, named Saigniée Sauvage<br />

(or “wild blood”) is one of Cabernet Sauvignon that has been rumored<br />

to be one of the best in the Valley. Finally, the Dulcinea, a late harvest<br />

dessert wine, is composed of 100% botrytized Sauvignon Blanc and<br />

Semillon. It has been referred to by some as “pure heaven” and “nectar<br />

of the gods,” and as so, the 2004 vintage has completely sold out.<br />

They also have an amazing deal for their wine club. For a great price<br />

(only $110 per shipment plus shipping), you receive four wines, three<br />

times a year. Included are library wines and wines that have not been<br />

released to the public so you can be some of the first to sample the new<br />

vintages. Complementary tastings, cheese pairings and discounts are<br />

also included in this incredible package. You will also receive information<br />

about exciting events held at the winery and around the country.<br />

Held in mid to late September will be the 2010 Harvest Party. Please<br />

visit their website for more information at www.arger-martucci.com.<br />

<strong>As</strong> an enthusiast of family-owned, boutique wineries, I encourage<br />

everyone to visit Arger-Martucci’s quaint tasting room and experience<br />

the impressive array of fine wines they have to offer. Located at 1455<br />

Inglewood Ave, just south of the town of St. Helena, the tasting room<br />

is open to the public seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For<br />

more information, call the winery at (707) 963-4334 or add them as a<br />

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Tasting Room of the <strong>Week</strong>:<br />

Artesa Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

by Charles Neave<br />

The Artesa Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry tasting<br />

experience begins well before you walk in<br />

the front door of this award-winning Napa<br />

winery. It begins with the drive through the<br />

Carneros region, which borders on what<br />

becomes San Francisco Bay. In fact, when<br />

the breeze is just right – and it usually is –<br />

you can smell the salt water in the air, one<br />

of the factors that makes this part of wine<br />

country ideal for growing Chardonnay and<br />

Pinot Noir grapes, the two components that<br />

make great sparkling wine and stand alone<br />

as outstanding examples of these varietals.<br />

When you get to the drive up to the<br />

winery you sweep past even more vineyards<br />

and then encounter what is surely one of the<br />

most intriguing wineries in Northern California.<br />

All angles and drama it incorporates<br />

spectacular water elements – fountains,<br />

reflecting pond, jets of water. With them<br />

there is sculpture and plantings of native<br />

plants everywhere. Depending on when you<br />

visit you may well spot flocks of sheep<br />

tending and trimming the vineyards, part of<br />

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the winery’s approach to sustainability and<br />

natural practices of farming. Shepherds and<br />

sheep dogs (and temporary fences) make<br />

sure that the lambs and sheep do their best<br />

to keep the vineyards trimmed and pristine.<br />

Going up to the winery water cascades<br />

down between the two sets of steps. It is, as<br />

you will immediately discover, a photo<br />

opportunity in the making. On my last visit,<br />

couples from Montreal, Paris, Umbria, New<br />

Hampshire and Wisconsin all were being<br />

immortalized in vacation photographs.<br />

Inside you are greeted at the front desk<br />

then directed past the exceptional retail area<br />

to the tasting bars. The floors are light<br />

wood, the walls are adorned with a rotating<br />

exhibit of contemporary art, lighting is<br />

sublime and in the center of the square is an<br />

open space that lets natural light into this<br />

spacious environment. It also features a<br />

vintage grape press, which harks back to the<br />

centuries-old heritage of this Spanishowned<br />

winery.<br />

Doors and windows open onto patios<br />

that provide views of vineyards that, literally,<br />

stretch for miles, and to the back look<br />

over the production facility. Everywhere you<br />

look, from the Single Vineyard Room with<br />

its leather couches and secluded air, to the<br />

Members Only Room for wine club<br />

members, to the open areas where everyone<br />

can (and does) congregate, it is a special<br />

place to sample some of the special wines of<br />

the region, from still to sparkling.<br />

The wines on the two tasting menus –<br />

the Classic and the Limited Release and<br />

Reserve – include their Chardonnays, Pinot<br />

Noirs and Cabernets as well as such<br />

surprises as the limited release Pinot Blanc,<br />

an Albarino and a Merlot. Plus, a sparkler,<br />

of course. In all it is a chance to explore the<br />

region and the fruit of their carefully tended<br />

vineyards, to revel in this striking property,<br />

and enjoy the hospitality that has always<br />

been a hallmark of Artesa.<br />

The tasting room at is open daily from 10<br />

a.m. until 5 p.m. There are also many tour<br />

and tasting options available, which you<br />

should look up on their website at<br />

www.artesawinery.com. They are located at<br />

1345 Henry Road, Napa; the phone number<br />

is 1-888-679-9463<br />

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Great <strong>Wine</strong>s Come Together with Friends, Neighbors<br />

The folks at David Fulton <strong>Wine</strong>ry are famous for making just one<br />

wine from their 150-year-old estate: Petite Sirah – but admit there are<br />

so many more wines to love. They’ve invited their friends (and neighbors)<br />

Scott and Jana Harvey to showcase a few other varietals along<br />

with their Petite Sirah at 825 Fulton Lane, in St Helena.<br />

Visitors are now invited to stop in weekends anytime between 11<br />

a.m. and 4 p.m., (this includes Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and<br />

Mondays) to taste two vintages of David Fulton’s award-winning Petite<br />

Sirah, along with Scott Harvey’s 2008 Barbera, 2010 Sauvignon Blanc<br />

and a fun little white wine blend called “One Last Kiss.”<br />

“These wines go really well together and the variety offers something<br />

for every wine-tasting palate,” says Stephanie Trotter Zacharia,<br />

DFW Director Of <strong>Wine</strong>making & Sales. “We’ve got big, inky, teethstaining<br />

reds all the way to lightly sweet, chilled whites. It’s fun to offer<br />

a selection of award-winning wines which are otherwise unavailable to<br />

Napa Valley visitors.”<br />

The tasting fee is still just $10 and refundable with a purchase, of<br />

course. Shipping is always available.<br />

Scott Harvey <strong>Wine</strong>s, established in 2004, produces niche wines<br />

that over-deliver. Scott Harvey, owner and winemaker, has been<br />

making quality wines for more than 30 years. “We’ve been enjoying<br />

Scott’s winemaking style for many years at dinner together,” says<br />

Fulton Mather, owner David Fulton <strong>Wine</strong>ry. “We’re excited to share<br />

what we’ve been enjoying”<br />

David Fulton <strong>Wine</strong>ry &<br />

Vineyards is located at 825<br />

Fulton Lane, just four blocks<br />

east of Highway 29, in Napa<br />

Valley’s historic St. Helena. The<br />

vineyard and winery’s current<br />

owners are David Fulton’s<br />

great-grandson, Fulton Mather<br />

and his wife, Dink. Along with<br />

wine club members, friends<br />

and family, they pick and sort<br />

Fulton Mather<br />

Scott and Jana Harvey<br />

their Petite Sirah by hand before<br />

fermentation. They use a traditional<br />

basket press and age the wine for<br />

nearly three years in thin-staved<br />

French oak barrels in the same location<br />

as the original cellar had been<br />

dug in 1861. The resulting wine is<br />

highly acclaimed among their peers<br />

and a favorite referral among Petite<br />

Sirah fans.<br />

Insider Tip<br />

If you’d like to taste the 2007 Calafia Cabernet Sauvignon, the<br />

private label of Randle Johnson, another Fulton Lane neighbor and the<br />

Director of <strong>Wine</strong>making at the Hess Collection and DFW Consulting<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker – be sure to request it (separate tasting fee may apply!)<br />

Please note that the winery doesn’t have any commercial signage,<br />

so you’ll have to look for the address (825 Fulton Lane) to enjoy the<br />

winery’s private setting!<br />

For more information, go to the websites at www.CalafiaCellars.com,<br />

www.ScottHarvey<strong>Wine</strong>s.com and www.DavidFulton<strong>Wine</strong>ry.com.<br />

Follow them on Twitter: @DavidFultonPS and “find” them on Facebook<br />

and be sure to “check in” when you visit! The phone number is<br />

(707) 967-0719.<br />

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Summer Movie Series Benefits Napa Valley Family Centers<br />

Sterling Vineyards, the landmark Calistoga winery, announces the<br />

ninth annual Sterling Silver Screen Series ® . Once again, through the<br />

generosity of NBC Universal ® , the 2011 summer season of movies in<br />

the vineyards will feature classic and “neo-classic” films in a range of<br />

genres from the Universal archives. All proceeds from the summer<br />

screenings will benefit two local non profits; the Calistoga Family<br />

Center and the St. Helena Family Centers. To date, the Sterling Silver<br />

Screen program has raised more than $120,000 for local charities.<br />

The next Sterling Silver Screening features Seabiscuit, on Saturday,<br />

September 10. <strong>This</strong> is the true story of the Depression-era racehorse<br />

that, despite his small stature and a slight limp, became an unlikely<br />

track champion and symbol of hope for a generation of Americans.<br />

Seabiscuit united his owner, trainer, jockey and an entire nation and<br />

proved that heart and tenacity can triumph against all odds.<br />

The season concludes on Saturday, October 1 with Saboteur, a<br />

1942 Hitchcock thriller. When sabotage destroys part of an aircraft<br />

factory, plant worker Barry Kane is accused of the crime. In an<br />

attempt to clear his name, he sets out to track down the man he<br />

believes to be the actual saboteur. The two men confront each other in<br />

a memorable showdown atop the Statue of Liberty. A precursor to<br />

North by Northwest and The Fugitive, the Saboteur screenplay was<br />

written by the legendary Dorothy Parker.<br />

“The Sterling Silver Screen Series is very popular with Valley residents”<br />

said Mark Mathewson, Sterling Vineyards Visitors Center<br />

Manager. “Remarkably, we have fans that plan their summer getaways<br />

around our screening schedule. Bring your friends and family to Sterling,<br />

watch a great movie over a glass of wine and benefit two local<br />

causes.”<br />

Each screening offers wine tasting and festival seating on the Sterling<br />

Vineyard Meadow at Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Lane in<br />

Calistoga. All Sterling Silver Screen films are suitable for informed<br />

family viewing; however, parents are suggested to review MPAA advisories<br />

online in advance of attendance - and note that some films are<br />

not rated.<br />

The grounds open at 7 p.m. and guests are encouraged to arrive<br />

early, dress in layers and bring a blanket or low backed beach chairs<br />

to sit on. A pre-show of classic cartoons, followed by the feature<br />

presentation, begins at dusk. Admission tickets are $10 for adults and<br />

$5 for children (under 16). All proceeds from tickets sales and a<br />

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Sterling Vineyards Presents Sterling Silver Screen Series<br />

percentage of wine sales benefit the non-profit Stars & Vines Fund.<br />

More information is available online at www.sterlingvineyards.com, or<br />

by calling (707) 942-3322.<br />

About Sterling Vineyards<br />

Sterling Vineyards is produced by Diageo Chateau & Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

(DC&E), which is part of Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O); the world’s leading<br />

premium drinks business. DC&E produces and markets premium<br />

wines from around the globe including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the California<br />

Central Coast, France, Italy, New Zealand and Australia. Brands<br />

include: Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling Vintner’s Collection, Chalone<br />

Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard and Rosenblum Cellars. DC&E is also a<br />

leading importer of estate-bottled wines from Burgundy. For more<br />

information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit<br />

us at www.diageo.com.<br />

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Summer Concerts with Vezér Family Vineyards<br />

by Ronda Giangreco<br />

With the sun finally shining again, thoughts turn to idyllic afternoons<br />

in the wine country. Unfortunately, thousands of others are<br />

simultaneous entertaining similar plans for their weekend getaway. If<br />

elbowing your way through crowds is not your idea of the perfect wine<br />

country experience, perhaps what you need to do is make a slight<br />

course correction and head just a smidgen east of the more well-traveled<br />

roads. Nestled just around the bend and over some rolling<br />

foothills from the Napa Valley lay the often overlooked, but equally<br />

spectacular wineries of the Suisun Valley.<br />

Vezér Family Vineyards is one of the more picturesque and inviting<br />

of the Suisun Valley wine region. Owned by the famously friendly and<br />

welcoming Frank and Liz Vezér, the winery is a refreshing break from<br />

the hustle and bustle of their more well-known neighbors over the hill.<br />

Their winery is best known for the luscious Petite Sirah that they<br />

produce, as well as their hearty, fruit-forward Zinfandel and a little<br />

known, but magnificent blend, La Salette. While lacking the big name<br />

appellation, these wines are by no means also-rans. In fact, the region<br />

is rated as the oldest and best in the State of California by the U.C<br />

Davis University. These are seriously good wines.<br />

With a climate that boasts of sun-drenched days and sweet foggy<br />

nights, the grapes of the Vezér Family Vineyards enjoy near perfect<br />

growing conditions. Many of the regions grapes actually end up in the<br />

wines of their more famous neighbors to the west. But to taste the fruit<br />

of the Suisun Valley, it is best to go directly to the source.<br />

Frank and Liz Vezér established their winery in 2001, producing<br />

their first vintage of Zinfandel in 2003. They have been listening the<br />

sound of applause ever since. They aren’t doing it alone, though. <strong>This</strong><br />

truly is a family winery with daughter, Gabby, taking on the marketing<br />

duties, son-in-law, Jake, acting as Cellar Master, daughter Cassie<br />

handling the special events and daughter Sophie creating floral<br />

arrangements for the numerous weddings held on the winery’s spectacular<br />

grounds. Even the couple’s youngest daughter, Frankie, gets in<br />

on the act helping out at dinners and events.<br />

The Vezér Family Vineyard tasting room is located in the tiny<br />

village of Mankas Corners. The town was originally established by a<br />

local miner in 1846. Hints of its old west history can be seen in the old<br />

general store and surrounding buildings. The winery actually holds<br />

the distinction of being on the National Historic Registry from its days<br />

as a stopping point in for the famous Pony Express.<br />

The tasting room is open seven days a week and no appointment is<br />

necessary. The ten dollar tasting fee is waived with a wine purchase.<br />

But to really get the most out of your visit, opt for their VIP Barrel<br />

Blend Tour. <strong>This</strong> privately escorted tour consists of a sampling of the<br />

winery’s Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio in the tasting room. You are<br />

then lead the stately Blue Victorian mansion for a “Trio Amici” barrel<br />

tasting, plus two additional Proprietor’s Barrel choice tastings,<br />

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Garden Concert Series<br />

- Enjoy a memorable evening of entertainment under the stars<br />

- Relax with a glass of wine as you listen to R&B, Jazz or Classic Rock<br />

- Seating is limited, get your tickets early<br />

- Concert time: 4-7pm<br />

- Food & wine extra but can be served right at your table $19.50<br />

September 3rd – Joe Mattox & Friends<br />

<strong>This</strong> dynamic musical group, featuring the multitalented blues guitarist jazz<br />

vocalist Joe Mattox collectively will expand your musical horizon, appeal to<br />

every musical pallet and leave you wanting more. Joe Mattox and friends have<br />

performed with Lightening Hopkins & Mary Wells. They were the opening act<br />

for Santana, Big Brother and the Holding Company, John Lee Hooker Jr, the<br />

Average White Band, Grand Central Station, and more! Joe Mattox & Friends<br />

will make you dance and bring back great musical memories.<br />

September 17th – Ritmojito<br />

www.ritmojito.com<br />

“Ritmojito” present superbly crafted songs with deep latin jazz grooves.<br />

Whether it’s Salsa, Ska or Samba you’ll be up on your feet from the start. ” <strong>This</strong><br />

concert will be at Mankas Corner – 2522 Mankas Corner Road, Suisun Valley.<br />

finishing off with a red and white port sample, complete with a tasty<br />

food pairing. At a bargain price of $35, this tour is well worth the extra<br />

investment.<br />

But don’t just come to the Vezér Family Vineyards for the fantastic<br />

wines. All the fixings for a marvelous picnic are available at the deli<br />

next door and the gardens of the estate are simply breathtaking this<br />

time of year.<br />

Best of all, while you are relaxing in the sunshine enjoying your<br />

picnic, you can congratulate yourself on finding premium wines, a<br />

fascinating historical setting and picturesque gardens while everyone<br />

else is simply trying to find a parking place!<br />

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Mankas Summer Series Garden Concerts<br />

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SEPTEMBER 24<br />

California Candy Festival<br />

Jelly Belly Visitors center & factory, fairfield, 11am-6pm, $15<br />

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OCTOBER 1, 15<br />

Mankas Summer Series Garden ConcertsVezer family Vineyard,<br />

Suisun Valley<br />

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NOVEMBER 11<br />

Annual Chieftan Dinner<br />

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Tasting Room of the <strong>Week</strong>:<br />

Merryvale Vineyards<br />

by Charles Neave<br />

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If you think of it, it is a slight bit odd: of<br />

the 400-plus wineries in the Napa Valley, very<br />

few of them are actually in the Valley’s towns<br />

and cities. There is one in Napa, a few in<br />

Rutherford and Oakville and Yountville. Sure<br />

there are cooperative and single winery<br />

tasting rooms, and plenty of wine bars. But<br />

actual brick-and-mortar wineries? Not many.<br />

Merryvale Vineyards, in St. Helena, is one of<br />

those few exceptions, and a spectacular presence<br />

it is.<br />

Set just off of Main Street (also known as<br />

Highway 29) on the east side just as you enter<br />

this popular wine country town, it was also<br />

the first winery – then called Sunny St.<br />

Helena – to be built after the repeal of that<br />

social and economic disaster called Prohibition,<br />

and was a needed show of confidence to<br />

vintners and previously shuttered wineries<br />

across the country.<br />

Even before you enter the winery it is<br />

somewhat breathtaking. The grounds are<br />

carefully manicured, the fountain in the<br />

middle bubbles and there is an old stone twowheel<br />

press off in one corner. The building’s<br />

façade is more than a match for its surroundings<br />

though.<br />

Family owned, the winery is dedicated to<br />

two things in particular – a passion for<br />

making fine wine and sustainable farming.<br />

For the past quarter century, Merryvale has<br />

been turning exceptional Napa Valley grapes<br />

into highly coveted wine. They produce<br />

about 10,000 cases of wine a year, and the<br />

varietals they employ include Sauvignon<br />

Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir,<br />

Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet<br />

Sauvignon. Their most notable and highly<br />

acclaimed wine is called Profile, a proprietary<br />

red blend using Bordeaux varietals. Their<br />

very limited production dessert wine is<br />

named Antiqua.<br />

Of course what you really need to do is go<br />

and taste the wines, offered in tiers of four<br />

wines or the Reserve Tasting with six wines.<br />

There are also private tastings in the Barrel<br />

Room. On weekends tasting bars are often set<br />

up in the working part of the winery, so visitors<br />

never need to feel crowded. There is also<br />

the Cask Room, with its enormous 22,000-<br />

gallon, wood fermentation tank bought from<br />

Christian Brothers up the road (now the Culinary<br />

Institute of America) and part of the<br />

original winery. Many memorable events and<br />

dinners have been held in this stone-walled<br />

room.<br />

The tasting room itself, with the large L-<br />

shaped bar made of fir and redwood, is a<br />

popular destination year-round. The entire<br />

space features lots of wood; there is even a<br />

bench made out of well-used barrel staves.<br />

There are also wine and artisan cheese tastings<br />

available. The staff is unfailing friendly,<br />

helpful and knowledgeable, able to answer<br />

questions about each wine, the winery’s<br />

history, the area and more. They are obviously<br />

proud of the wines they pour and of the<br />

winery itself. It is enjoyable, enlightening and<br />

in all ways memorable.<br />

The tasting room at Merryvale is located<br />

at 1000 Main Street in St. Helena. They are<br />

open every day from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.<br />

For more information on visiting the winery,<br />

their wine club or special events, call them<br />

at (707) 963-7777 or via the internet at<br />

www.merryvale.com.<br />

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NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker Profile:<br />

Judd’s Hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Kenn Vigoda<br />

by Charles Neave<br />

I have always thought that going to Judd’s Hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry, at the<br />

southern end of the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley, is an adventure.<br />

The winery building itself brings back memories of farms and homesteads<br />

you might only remember from movies. Outside the door into<br />

the very well-appointed tasting room there is a coop with Rhode<br />

Island Red chickens and nature is everywhere. If a hobbit popped up<br />

now and then it would not surprise me.<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>maker Kenn Vigoda, a Detroit native, has all the credentials<br />

you’d look for in a winemaker. “I’ve been here three years, since June<br />

of 2008. Before that I was at Raymond Cellars for 24 years. That was<br />

my first job in the wine industry. I started the wine lab at Raymond<br />

then worked my way up to winemaking. But to begin with I got a<br />

chemistry degree from Oakland University in Michigan, then I did two<br />

years postgraduate study at USC, which is how I got to California.”<br />

<strong>As</strong> Vigoda describes production at Judd’s Hill, “We do 3,000 cases<br />

a year for the Judd’s Hill label, and 9,000 cases for microcrush clients,<br />

so a total of 12,000 cases a year.”<br />

Microcrush? That’s when someone brings in fruit from their own<br />

vineyard, or locally purchased, and Judd’s Hill transforms their grapes<br />

into juice and then into wine under the customer’s own label. With<br />

microcrush it could be almost any varietal of grape and in almost any<br />

quantity.<br />

“Hopefully it is at least a barrel, which works out to 24 cases (a<br />

respectable 288 bottles), but we have done even less. In one or two<br />

cases a whole lot less. We pride ourselves on being very flexible and<br />

in working hard to accommodate our clients.” To add even more flexibility<br />

to their winemaking options, Judd’s Hill created their Bottle<br />

Blending Day Camp, allowing wine country day-trippers to work with<br />

a winemaker to blend, bottle and label their own Bordeaux style wine<br />

in just a few hours. It’s a unique opportunity for visitors to experience<br />

wine country in a fun, hands-on way, and return home with a few<br />

bottles of their own personal cuvee.<br />

How much in demand is access to a high-quality microcrush<br />

facility? Very And the higher the quality – as it is at Judd’s Hill – the<br />

greater the demand and the longer the list.<br />

“We have almost a hundred custom crush clients that use our<br />

3,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility.”<br />

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Judd Finkelstein & Kenn Vigoda<br />

But what about Judd’s Hill’s own wines, which are highly coveted<br />

and rightfully so? <strong>As</strong> the affable, ukulele-playing Judd Finkelstein,<br />

(who started this entire endeavor with his parents, renowned architect<br />

Art and his mother Bunny, and his wife Holly) said, “A big part of our<br />

winemaking philosophy is to let the fruit be the showcase. Our style<br />

is to have wines with true varietal characteristics with just a nuance of<br />

the underlying oak. I feel that we just guide it along in an artful way<br />

and not to manipulate it too much so that its fruit of origin is lost.”<br />

Altogether they handcraft ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon,<br />

Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Cabernet Port under the<br />

Judd’s Hill and Judd labels. Plus a new Sauvignon Blanc, an off-dry<br />

Rosé, and a 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay will be out in the fall and<br />

a 2010 that is still in barrels.<br />

“One of the reasons our Cabernet has become so sought after by<br />

people who love wine is its elegant style, a style that showcases the<br />

true nature of the Cabernet grape,” Judd said. “It’s an approachable<br />

wine – in fact we make all of wines to be approachable upon release,<br />

yet they still have enough depth so that they can be cellared and aged<br />

for years.”<br />

But the big question on everyone’s minds these days: what about<br />

this years’ vintage-to-be, one that had hail, frost, snow, heat spikes and<br />

unseasonal bouts of rain and cold? Vigoda responds, “That is a very<br />

good question, and right now no one really has the answer. But I know<br />

that the grapes are a couple or even three weeks late and maybe the<br />

quantity of the harvest will be a little lower but it’s still too early to telI.<br />

But the quality should be just fine”<br />

The one thing you can be certain of, however, is that when you<br />

stop and taste at this unique Napa Valley oasis, is that the wines, each<br />

and every one of them, will be superb.<br />

The tasting room at Judd’s Hill is open daily by appointment from<br />

10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (the last tasting is at 3:00 p.m.) They’re located at<br />

2332 Silverado Trail in Napa. To make an appointment call (707) 255-<br />

2332 or check out www.juddshill.com.<br />

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Sutter Home for Hope<br />

Celebrates a Decade of<br />

Making a Difference<br />

Sutter Home wine has always been part of celebrations big and<br />

small. <strong>This</strong> year, the company is preparing to celebrate something<br />

really special – the 10th Anniversary of its groundbreaking Sutter<br />

Home for Hope program.<br />

One of the first companies to embark on a large-scale campaign<br />

promoting breast cancer awareness, Sutter Home launched Sutter<br />

Home for Hope in 2001, after one of its owners, Vera Trinchero Torres,<br />

was diagnosed with the disease.<br />

Since then, Sutter Home for Hope has helped raise hundreds of<br />

thousands of dollars for breast cancer research, treatment and education<br />

programs benefiting thousands of families across the country.<br />

“For all of us at Sutter Home, this is such an important initiative.<br />

It’s personal. When we say ‘Until there’s a cure, there’s Sutter Home for<br />

Hope’ we really mean it. We’re committed to helping find a cure,” said<br />

Wendy Nyberg, Senior Marketing Director for Sutter Home. “We’re<br />

proud of what we’ve accomplished, but we know there’s still a lot to<br />

be done. That’s why this anniversary is so important to all of us.”<br />

Year after year, thousands of people all across the country support<br />

Sutter Home for Hope – either by taking part in the successful<br />

“Capsules for Hope” program, participating in events like Walk for<br />

Hope, sharing their personal stories on the Sutter Home for Hope<br />

website, hosting “Girls’ Night In” parties to discuss breast cancer<br />

awareness, or simply wearing pink Sutter Home for Hope jerseys or<br />

ribbons. Sutter Home is adding pink-ribbon art to 5.5 million bottles<br />

of its red, white and blush varietals.<br />

“Capsules for Hope” runs from August through the end of the year.<br />

For every top quality seal on any Sutter Home bottle of wine Sutter<br />

Home receives from consumers, the company will donate $1 toward<br />

breast cancer research, treatment and education programs.*<br />

Consumers who purchase Sutter Home varietals packaged in a screwcap<br />

closure may send in the receipt as a substitute for the capsule seal.<br />

Sutter Home’s support for breast cancer programs during the last<br />

decade has helped raise awareness and critical funds that benefit<br />

people across the country. Joanne Gomez, a 26-year breast cancer<br />

survivor, shared her story on Sutter Home for Hope’s website. “I want<br />

to share this one important message to women: early detection and<br />

early treatment can save your life. Breast cancer does not mean the<br />

end; it’s just a different chapter in your life. Stay positive.”<br />

“If it’s one thing a cancer patient needs, it’s hope. We’re glad we can<br />

make a difference and look forward to the day when Sutter Home for<br />

Hope is no longer necessary,” Ms. Nyberg reiterated.<br />

For more information about Sutter Home for Hope, please visit<br />

www.SutterHomeForHope.com, or contact Juliana French-Arnold at<br />

(707) 302-3020 or jfrencharnold@tfewines.com.<br />

*Disclaimer: Sutter Home will donate a combined maximum of<br />

$100,000 to City of Hope for the mail-in capsule promotion.<br />

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Cade <strong>Wine</strong>ry in Napa Valley Launches Unique Tasting Programs<br />

Unique Cave and Terrace Offer an Intimate Napa Valley Experience<br />

John Conover, partner, co-owner and general manager of Cade<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry, is pleased to announce two new tasting programs launching<br />

imminently at the winery. Cade, which opened in April 2009, is<br />

California’s first winery estate to achieve Gold LEED certification for<br />

the entire property – including the hospitality building, caves and<br />

production facility.<br />

The first program, beginning the last week of June, is a wine and<br />

cheese pairing in the winery’s famous cave – 14,500 square feet built<br />

into the hillside – inspired by the inverted version of the PlumpJack<br />

logo. Six local cheeses have been selected by <strong>Wine</strong>maker, Tony Biagi,<br />

and Napa Chef Roger Babel, to complement Cade’s award-winning<br />

wines. <strong>This</strong> is the only way that guests will be able to sample the<br />

2008 Cade Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Cheese pairing in the caves<br />

will be available Friday – Sunday at a cost of $50 per person.<br />

Also beginning in late June, private parties of four to eight people<br />

will have the opportunity to book tastings on the terrace of Cade<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry, outside the Gold LEED certified production facility, located<br />

on a dramatic hillside of manzanita trees high on Napa Valley’s<br />

Howell Mountain. <strong>This</strong> tasting program allows small groups to have<br />

a more intimate experience with a host from Cade, and the chance<br />

to taste the Cade Estate Sauvignon Blanc. The Private <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Terrace Tastings are also available Friday – Sunday at a cost of $30.<br />

The name Cade is derived from a Shakespearean-era term for an<br />

oak cask or barrel. The Cade <strong>Wine</strong>ry estate comprises more than 60<br />

acres, 20 of which were planted as vineyards in 2003. Of the<br />

remaining land, approximately 28 acres will be protected to ensure<br />

that they will always remain open space.<br />

Cade <strong>Wine</strong>ry (www.cadewinery.com) is located at 360 Howell<br />

Mountain Road, Angwin and is open daily for tastings by appointment<br />

only seven days a week – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cade can be<br />

reached by calling (707) 965-2746.<br />

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CHARLES<br />

CHARLES KRUG<br />

KRUG<br />

DAVID FULTON<br />

DAVID FULTON<br />

BERINGER<br />

BERINGER<br />

MADRONA<br />

MADRONA<br />

POPE<br />

POPE<br />

Orin Swift<br />

Tamber Orin Bey Swift<br />

Tamber Bey<br />

Covenant<br />

Covenant<br />

SPRING<br />

SPRING<br />

ADAMS<br />

ADAMS<br />

NAPA VALLEY<br />

WINE NAPA HARDWARE<br />

VALLEY<br />

WINE HARDWARE<br />

St. Helena <strong>Wine</strong> Center<br />

St. Helena <strong>Wine</strong> Center<br />

Napa Valley Farms<br />

Napa Valley Farms<br />

Salvestrin<br />

Salvestrin<br />

Tayson Pierce<br />

Tayson Pierce<br />

Long Meadow Ranch<br />

Long Meadow Ranch<br />

PRAGER<br />

PRAGER<br />

PRATT<br />

PRATT<br />

LEWELLING AVE<br />

LEWELLING AVE<br />

FULTON<br />

FULTON<br />

SUTTER HOME<br />

SUTTER HOME<br />

Hall<br />

Hall<br />

Flora Springs<br />

Flora Springs<br />

Calafia Cellars<br />

Calafia Cellars<br />

MERRYVALE<br />

MERRYVALE<br />

CHARTER OAK<br />

CHARTER OAK<br />

LOUIS M MARTINI<br />

LOUIS M MARTINI<br />

Heitz<br />

Heitz<br />

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ARGER-MARTUCCI<br />

ARGER-MARTUCCI<br />

Not to Scale<br />

Not to Scale<br />

INGLEWOOD<br />

INGLEWOOD<br />

Corison<br />

Corison<br />

Milat<br />

Milat<br />

Del Dotto<br />

Del Dotto<br />

WHITEHALL LANE<br />

WHITEHALL LANE<br />

Witt<br />

Witt<br />

WHITEHALL LANE<br />

WHITEHALL LANE<br />

Rutherford<br />

Rutherford Grove<br />

Tres Sabores & Grove<br />

Pedemonte Tres Sabores Cellars<br />

Pedemonte Cellars<br />

V. SATTUI<br />

V. WINERY SATTUI<br />

WINERY & DELI<br />

DELI<br />

ZINFANDEL<br />

ZINFANDEL<br />

RAYMOND<br />

RAYMOND<br />

Fransican<br />

Fransican<br />

TO TO OAKVILLE<br />

GALLERON<br />

GALLERON<br />

Fleury<br />

Fleury<br />

W i n e Co u n t r y Th Preferred<br />

i s W e e k<br />

Co Th Preferred<br />

Open to the public<br />

Open to the public<br />

Open by appointment<br />

Open by appointment<br />

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY<br />

Grgich Hills Offers Monthly<br />

Events for <strong>Wine</strong> Lovers<br />

Grgich Hills Estate has put together an eclectic mix of wine events<br />

each month from the rest of 2011. These special events are in addition<br />

to its schedule of behind-the-scenes tours and tastings held daily at<br />

11am and 2pm (reservations required) plus other library tastings and<br />

food and wine pairings that are by appointment only.<br />

• August 27th & 28th – Grgich Hills Cheese Festival<br />

Meet artisan cheese mongers, local honey producers and chefs who<br />

specialize in cooking with and pairing cheese, plus enjoy sampling<br />

Grgich Hills wines; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $25 per person<br />

plus $5 per pairing seminar.<br />

• September 10 – Grgich Hill Fumé Blanc Preview and Oysters<br />

Join Grgich Hills as we toast the beginning of harvest with a glass<br />

of their 2010 Fumé Blanc and Hog Island Oysters – from 11a.m. to 3<br />

p.m. Price per person starts at $12.<br />

• October 1 – Grgich Hills Estate Stomp Party<br />

Join Vintner Hall of Fame inductee Mike Grgich as they celebrate<br />

the start of their 35th harvest by stomping grapes, followed by a buffet<br />

dinner. Dress is casual; just come ready to crush some grapes with<br />

your feet! Starts at 6 p.m.; $75 Grgich Hills club members, $90 nonmembers<br />

guests. $500 for a table of eight.<br />

DOMINARI<br />

For reservations or more information for any of these events, call<br />

Hospitality at (707) 963-2784 or email hospitality@grgich.com.<br />

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Welcome to<br />

Y O U N T V I L L E<br />

Somerston Vineyards and <strong>Wine</strong>ry Opens Estate Tasting Room<br />

JEFFERSON ST<br />

Visitors may enjoy Somerston estate wines<br />

paired with cheese and charcuterie on the<br />

tasting room terrace of its 1,682-acre estate<br />

in the eastern hills of Napa Valley<br />

Somerston, a bucolic viticultural nirvana<br />

located high in the eastern hills of Napa Valley<br />

at 3450 Sage Canyon Road, opened its winery<br />

tasting room on Saturday, June 25. Home to<br />

over 200 acres of vineyards with elevations<br />

ranging from 800 to 1200 feet, Somerston has<br />

87 distinct growing blocks, five soil types,<br />

over 15 varietals planted, multiple natural<br />

water sources, and has long been a fruit source<br />

for some of Napa’s most renowned producers.<br />

The opening of the Somerston Estate, tasting<br />

room and energy-efficient winery is the culmination<br />

of the long-term vision of winemaker<br />

and partner Craig Becker and proprietor Allan<br />

Chapman. The opening also represents the<br />

public debut of the Somerston Estate wines,<br />

which include Sauvignon Blanc ($40), Proprietary<br />

Red Blend ($90) and Cabernet Sauvignon<br />

($120), available exclusively for tastings<br />

and purchase at Somerston tasting rooms.<br />

“Our property is the inspiration behind everything<br />

Somerston represents,” says Becker. “It<br />

offers a fresh look at the Napa Valley that is<br />

utterly authentic. We look forward to sharing<br />

the magic of the property and our wines with<br />

wine enthusiasts.”<br />

The Somerston Off-Road Experience offers<br />

in-depth tours of the 1,682-acre estate<br />

The Somerston Estate currently offers<br />

these tasting options:<br />

• Estate Tasting Enjoy all three limitedproduction<br />

Somerston Estate wines paired<br />

with an elegant selection of cheeses, fresh<br />

charcuterie, pistachios and berries from<br />

local farms. ($40)<br />

• Off-Road Vineyard Experience – Experience<br />

a breathtaking all-terrain vineyard<br />

tour of the Somerston Estate guided by<br />

one of Somerston’s specialists. The experience<br />

offers dramatic vistas, in-depth information<br />

on the vineyard practices and viticultural<br />

techniques used, and even a<br />

refreshing drink from Somerston’s natural<br />

soda springs. The open-air experience<br />

concludes with a tasting of the limitedproduction<br />

Somerston Estate wines<br />

perfectly paired with a selection of local<br />

cheeses and charcuterie made from Somerston’s<br />

own grass-fed lamb. ($50)<br />

Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s by the Glass<br />

• 2009 Somerston Sauvignon Blanc ($10)<br />

• 2007 Somerston Red <strong>Wine</strong> ($20)<br />

• 2007 Somerston Cabernet Sauvignon ($30)<br />

The Somerston Estate experience is available<br />

daily by appointment by calling (707)<br />

967-8414 or email visit@somerston.com.<br />

Somerston Vineyards was founded by<br />

Allan Chapman, who purchased the historic<br />

Priest Ranch in 2004. He acquired the adjacent<br />

Elder Valley in January 2006 to create<br />

one contiguous property. Chapman and Craig<br />

Becker founded Somerston <strong>Wine</strong> Company<br />

WASHINGTON<br />

YOUNT MILL RD<br />

Y O U N T V I L L E<br />

JACKSON<br />

MADISON ST<br />

Girard 1 JESSUP CELLARS<br />

PEDRONI<br />

Ma(i)sonry<br />

STARKEY ST<br />

29<br />

WASHINGTON ST<br />

WEBBER ST<br />

Hill Family<br />

Estate<br />

Hope and Grace<br />

RASGALLERIES<br />

SOMERSTON<br />

Cornerstone Cellars<br />

Page <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars<br />

YOUNT ST<br />

YOUNTVILLE CROSS RD<br />

To Silverado Trail<br />

in 2008, merging their two wine companies<br />

with the goal of creating a world class vineyard<br />

estate showcasing single vineyard wines.<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>, Art and Ranching<br />

Somerston also has a wine tasting room in<br />

Yountville featuring a very inviting, comfortable<br />

yet sophisticated setting. Current release<br />

wines from their Priest Ranch and Highflyer<br />

portfolios are available for purchase and<br />

tasting. A private tasting of Somerston Estate<br />

wines is also available by appointment.<br />

Artisan cheese plates, fresh charcuterie and<br />

exquisite Kollar chocolates are also available<br />

to enhance your tasting experience. Relax on<br />

the sofa, plan a private tasting experience or<br />

enjoy the outdoor courtyard and rooftop<br />

terrace. The tasting room, located at 6490<br />

Washington Street in Yountville, is open<br />

seven days a week – Tuesday thru Saturday 11<br />

a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday through Monday<br />

noon to 8 p.m. For more information, or to<br />

make an appointment, call (707) 944-8200<br />

or visit visit@somerstonwineco.com.<br />

Domaine Chandon<br />

CALIFORNIA DR<br />

Keever<br />

VINEYARD VIEW - PRIVATE<br />

Elyse<br />

Bell <strong>Wine</strong><br />

WASHINGTON ST<br />

HOFFMAN<br />

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WASHINGTON<br />

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MYRTLEDALE<br />

Welcome to<br />

C A L I S T O G A<br />

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Vote for Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga<br />

A Finalist in America’s Best Bathrooms Contest<br />

Public Voting Begins for Tenth Annual Awards Program<br />

Presented by Cintas Corporation<br />

Will America’s next Best Restroom be nestled inside a 13th century<br />

Tuscan castle and winery in Northern California? Will it feature silhouettes<br />

of birds in mid-flight? How about a section of the Berlin Wall?<br />

These are just some of the spectacular images inside the ten public<br />

bathrooms that will compete for the coveted title of America’s Best<br />

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SANTA<br />

ROSA<br />

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GEYSERVILLE<br />

128<br />

BENNETT LANE<br />

WINERY<br />

LINCOLN<br />

29<br />

AVENUE<br />

W.H. Smith SPA<br />

PINK OnThEdge<br />

MANSION WINE Kenefick Ranch<br />

GARAGE Rios <strong>Wine</strong> Co.<br />

Diamond<br />

Tofanelli<br />

Terrace<br />

Reverie Von Stasser<br />

PINE<br />

Twomey<br />

Teachworth<br />

Constant CASTELLO DI AMOROSA<br />

Madrigal<br />

Allora<br />

44<br />

FOOTHILL BLVD.<br />

DIAMOND MTN<br />

TO<br />

ST. HELENA<br />

TRINCHERO NAPA VALLEY<br />

A Dozen Vintners<br />

FREEMARK ABBY<br />

SUMMERS<br />

WINERY<br />

29<br />

Envy<br />

OLD FAITHFUL<br />

GEYSER<br />

C A L I S T O G A<br />

BERRY ST<br />

CEDAR<br />

ELLERS<br />

BIG TREE<br />

THIRD STREET<br />

SECOND STREET<br />

FIRST STREET<br />

LINCOLN AVE<br />

TUBBS LANE<br />

CALISTOGA<br />

Clos Pagase<br />

WINE STOP<br />

(Calistoga Depot)<br />

STERLING<br />

DUNAWEAL LANE<br />

FAIRWAY<br />

Larkmead<br />

FRANK<br />

FAMILY<br />

Tudal<br />

BENESSERE<br />

EHLERS ESTATE<br />

LARKMEAD<br />

Tedeschi<br />

Family<br />

OAK STREET<br />

LAKE STREET<br />

LODI<br />

STEVENSON<br />

Chateau Montelana<br />

Vincent<br />

Arroyo<br />

GREENWOOD AVE<br />

GOLDEN HAVEN<br />

SPA & RESORT<br />

LINCOLN AVE<br />

TO<br />

CLEARLAKE<br />

29<br />

ROMBAUER<br />

Jericho<br />

Canyon<br />

29<br />

Zahtila<br />

Vineyard<br />

Lava Vine<br />

Cali 351<br />

BRANNAN<br />

B CELLARS<br />

COTTAGE INN<br />

AUGUST Venge<br />

29<br />

BRIGGS Phifer<br />

Pavitt<br />

Cuvaison Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Paoletti<br />

Barlow<br />

Blair Dutch<br />

Henry<br />

Saviez<br />

128<br />

WAPOO<br />

BALE LANE<br />

Casa Nuestra<br />

Duckhorn<br />

OLD TOLL<br />

TO<br />

NAPA<br />

Restroom, the popular contest sponsored by Cintas Corporation<br />

(Nasdaq: CTAS) and now in its tenth year.<br />

Visit the website www.bestrestroom.com through Monday,<br />

September 19, 2011 and pick your favorites. The site takes visitors on<br />

a photographic tour of each facility and then encourages them to<br />

choose their favorite. The winner will be announced this fall.<br />

<strong>This</strong> year’s finalists for America’s Best Restroom are: Castello di<br />

Amorosa <strong>Wine</strong>ry Calistoga, California. <strong>This</strong> restroom boasts handpainted<br />

Italianstyle frescoes. The sinks are custom made from travertine<br />

imported from Tuscany, Italy.<br />

The spigots reflect a common<br />

Castello theme of dragons and<br />

gargoyles.<br />

Other bathrooms include:<br />

Don’s Johns Presidential Luxury<br />

Restroom Trailer in Chantilly,<br />

Virginia; The Field Museum<br />

Chicago, Illinois; Habana<br />

Outpost in Brooklyn, New York;<br />

The Joule Poule at the Joule<br />

Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas;<br />

Main Street Station Casino in Las<br />

Vegas, Nevada; Ninja in New<br />

York, New York; Renaissance<br />

Arlington Capital <strong>View</strong> Hotel in<br />

Arlington, Virginia; and Scottsdale<br />

Center for the Performing<br />

Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona.<br />

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Visit Old Faithful Geyser<br />

There are actually three “Old Faithful” geysers in the world with<br />

one being right here in Napa Valley. Water for the Old Faithful Geyser<br />

of California comes from an underground river. When this water flows<br />

over the hot molten magma deep in the earth, it boils and expands and<br />

is collected in large cavities. Under tremendous pressure from the heat,<br />

the superheated water is forced through the fractures and erupts with<br />

an outpouring of steam followed by hot spewing water.<br />

Palm trees and bamboo surrounds the geyser and makes for a<br />

relaxing setting. There are picnic tables with umbrellas and a covered<br />

seating area with excellent views of the geyser. The gift shop stocks<br />

ice cream bars, chips, and a variety of drinks to hold you over while<br />

you wait but since we are in wine country and there’s no limit on what<br />

you can bring in, why not stop off at one of the wonderful wineries<br />

along the way and pick up a gourmet lunch and a bottle of bubbly?<br />

Old Faithful can blow an eruption of steam and scalding water 60<br />

feet in the air every five to 40 minutes. A short walk away you will<br />

find a petting zoo featuring the Tennessee Fainting Goats, Jacob’s<br />

Four Horn Sheep and Guard Llamas.<br />

They are open daily year round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission<br />

is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $3 for kids ages six to 12 and children<br />

under age six are free.<br />

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DUTCHER CROSSING<br />

101<br />

DRY CREEK RD.<br />

MAZZOCCO<br />

TO THE<br />

MENDOCINO<br />

COAST<br />

DRY CREEK RD.<br />

Northern<br />

Sonoma<br />

Rockpile<br />

116<br />

Russian<br />

River<br />

Zichichi<br />

Yoakim Bridge Talty<br />

Raymond Burr Vineyards<br />

Göpfrich<br />

Truett Hurst<br />

Martorana<br />

Michel-Schlumberger<br />

Unti<br />

Quivira<br />

Mounts<br />

A Rafanelli<br />

Vinwood Cellars<br />

RODNEY STRONG<br />

PETRIFIED FOREST .<br />

Gary Farrell<br />

Mill Creek Vineyards<br />

ARMIDA<br />

MATRIX<br />

Pedroncelli<br />

Rochioli<br />

Vine Tastings<br />

CHALK HILL<br />

1 KENDALL-JACKSON<br />

Twomey<br />

HOP<br />

Route 128 <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Locals<br />

Meeker<br />

Mercury<br />

Terroirs<br />

Trione<br />

KILN<br />

Chateau Felice<br />

WINE CENTER<br />

Vérité/<br />

Archipel<br />

RIVER RD.<br />

MARK WEST SPRINGS RD.<br />

Russian Hill Estate<br />

Woodenhead<br />

Joseph Swan Tara Bella Old World <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Pellegrini<br />

Martinelli<br />

Harvest Moon<br />

Robert Rue<br />

Benovia Eric Kent<br />

Hook & Ladder<br />

De Loach<br />

Carol Shelton Inspiration<br />

Inman<br />

Battaglini Novy<br />

Siduri<br />

Chalk<br />

Hill<br />

Knights<br />

Valley<br />

OLIVET<br />

Green<br />

Valley<br />

Alexander<br />

Valley<br />

LAGUNA RD.<br />

BOHEMIAN HIGHWAY<br />

GRATON RD.<br />

Marimar Torres<br />

29<br />

FULTON RD.<br />

OCCIDENTAL RD.<br />

128<br />

CALISTOGA RD.<br />

MONTECITO<br />

Taft Street <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Freeman<br />

FRITZ WINERY<br />

MARTIN<br />

RAY<br />

Hanna<br />

Frick<br />

WILSON<br />

Family*<br />

Rued<br />

Teldeschi<br />

Dry Creek Vnyd<br />

Mauritson<br />

Geyser Peak<br />

Palmeri<br />

CANYON RD.<br />

Passalacqua<br />

Ridge<br />

Clos<br />

Du Bois<br />

Robert Young<br />

Stryker Sonoma<br />

Hawkes<br />

Stonestreet<br />

VML<br />

Bradford Mtn<br />

Arista<br />

Williams Selyem<br />

Everett Ridge<br />

ALDERBROOK<br />

De La<br />

Montanya<br />

Foppiano<br />

Acorn<br />

J <strong>Wine</strong><br />

DeNatale<br />

Grove<br />

Street<br />

128<br />

Alexander Valley Vineyards<br />

Hanna<br />

FERRARI-CARANO’S<br />

SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD<br />

KENDALL-JACKSON<br />

J KEVERSON<br />

Boisset Taste of Terroir<br />

Downtown <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Edmeades<br />

Front Street <strong>Wine</strong>ries:<br />

• Camellia Cellars<br />

• Davis Family<br />

• Sapphire Hills<br />

• Holdredge<br />

• Skewis <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Hauck Cellars<br />

Hawley Tasting Room & Gallery<br />

Hudson Street <strong>Wine</strong>ries<br />

• Bluenose <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

• Grove Street<br />

• Owl Ridge<br />

• Sadler-Wells<br />

• Rocking Z Vineyard<br />

• Teira<br />

In Vino Veritas<br />

La Crema<br />

Lake Sonoma<br />

Longboard Vineyards<br />

Manzanita Creek<br />

Murphy-Goode<br />

Optima<br />

Pezzi King<br />

Portalupi<br />

Roadhouse <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Russian River <strong>Wine</strong> Co.<br />

Seghesio<br />

Selby<br />

Stephen & Walker<br />

Thirty Four North <strong>Wine</strong> Merchant<br />

Thumbprint<br />

Toad Hollow<br />

Topel<br />

Waterfront Tasting Room<br />

OCCIDENTAL RD.<br />

Freestone Vineyards<br />

Guest Center<br />

Korbel<br />

Bella Vineyards<br />

Preston Vineyards<br />

Porter<br />

Creek<br />

Sbragia Family<br />

Dehlinger<br />

Dutton-Goldfield<br />

Red Car<br />

Emeritus<br />

Lynmar<br />

Merry Edwards<br />

David Caffaro<br />

Vineyard of Pasterick<br />

Amista<br />

Deux Amis<br />

Thomas<br />

George<br />

Silver<br />

Oak<br />

Francis<br />

Ford<br />

Coppola<br />

Cellars<br />

of Sonoma<br />

TRENTADUE<br />

D’Argenzio<br />

deLORIMIER WINERY<br />

Papapietro Perry<br />

LYTTON SPGS<br />

Nalle<br />

Duchamp<br />

SAUSAL<br />

VALLEY<br />

ALEXANDER<br />

White Oak<br />

Field Stone<br />

Johnson’s<br />

WESTSIDE RD.<br />

Sebastopol Vnyd<br />

Occidental Road<br />

Atascadero Creek<br />

Graton Ridge<br />

Peters<br />

Family<br />

Sheldon<br />

Amphora<br />

MacPhail<br />

Kokomo/<br />

Peterson<br />

Mietz<br />

Jordan<br />

Stuhlmuller<br />

Christie<br />

CHRISTOPHER<br />

CREEK<br />

Chalk Hill<br />

Lancaster Estate<br />

WINDSOR RIVER RD<br />

EASTSIDE<br />

Gourmet au Bay<br />

Dry<br />

Creek<br />

Russian River Vnyds<br />

Iron Horse<br />

MOSHIN<br />

Hartford Family<br />

Emtu Estate<br />

River Road<br />

Kachina<br />

TO THE<br />

MENDOCINO<br />

COAST J Rickards<br />

STEWART’S POINT RD<br />

Copain<br />

Wattle Creek<br />

FORCHINI<br />

Mueller<br />

<strong>As</strong>ti, Souverain, Cellar No. 8<br />

Simi<br />

Merriam<br />

Vintners Signatures<br />

W. DRY CREEK<br />

Flowers<br />

Vineyard<br />

& <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Gustafson Family<br />

Vineyards<br />

Lambert Bridge<br />

Montemaggiore<br />

Michael Bernard<br />

DaVero<br />

Medlock<br />

Ames<br />

Limerick<br />

Lane<br />

Cazadero<br />

John Tyler <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

by Bacigalupi Vineyard<br />

Pendeleton Estate<br />

Starlite<br />

Vineyards<br />

PLEASANT<br />

OLD REDWOOD HWY<br />

SLUSSER<br />

St. Helena Road<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Dutton Estate<br />

Pastori<br />

Travelling to Santa Rosa<br />

trAVel tiMe<br />

froM MileS (Average) (Peak)<br />

golden gate Bridge 49 50 90<br />

Sacramento 104 110 150<br />

Downtown napa 42 60 77<br />

Travelling around Sonoma County<br />

Downtown Santa rosa to Sonoma Plaza 22 35 40<br />

Downtown Santa rosa to healdsburg 16 20 30<br />

healdsburg to geyserville 8 15 15<br />

Downtown Santa rosa to guerneville 19 35 40<br />

SUNCÉ<br />

Garden Creek Ranch<br />

GUERNEVILLE<br />

BALLETTO<br />

UPTick<br />

Sonoma-Cutrer<br />

Paradise Ridge<br />

Krutz<br />

SODA ROCK<br />

WINDSOR RD<br />

Gustavo<br />

Thrace<br />

INDUSTRIAL<br />

PINER<br />

FOUNTAIN GROVE<br />

GOLD<br />

WATER TROUGH<br />

RIDGE<br />

BODEGA HIGHWAY<br />

Littorai<br />

D&L<br />

Carinalli<br />

MONTGOMERY


Valley of the Moon <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

PYTHIAN RD.<br />

1<br />

Tomales<br />

Bay<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

116<br />

101<br />

101 LEDSON<br />

VALLEY FORD CUTOFF<br />

Sonoma<br />

Coast<br />

Sable<br />

Ridge<br />

ROBLAR RD.<br />

PETALUMA VALLEY FORD RD.<br />

116<br />

116<br />

Sonoma<br />

Valley<br />

121<br />

12<br />

TO NAPA<br />

37<br />

VJB CELLARS<br />

MAYO RESERVE ROOM<br />

Larson Family<br />

12<br />

121<br />

KAZ<br />

Sugar Loaf<br />

Ridge<br />

State Park<br />

128<br />

TO<br />

LAKE BERRYESSA<br />

AND<br />

SACRAMENTO<br />

BENNETT VALLEY RD.<br />

Robledo<br />

Family<br />

LOXTON<br />

HKG ESTATE<br />

ERIC ROSS BR COHN<br />

MOONDANCE CELLARS<br />

Ravenswood<br />

• J. Keverson<br />

• Christie<br />

• Hart’s Desire<br />

Williamson<br />

Paradise Ridge<br />

Muscardini & Ty Caton Cellars<br />

Enkidu<br />

Family <strong>Wine</strong>ries<br />

ORANGE RD.<br />

Adobe<br />

Road<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Clarbec<br />

Arrowood<br />

Little Vineyards<br />

FRATES<br />

Bartholomew Park<br />

Buena Vista<br />

STAGE GULCH<br />

NAPA RD<br />

BONNESS RD<br />

MacRostie<br />

Kamen<br />

Tin Barn<br />

LAKEVILLE RD.<br />

Kastania<br />

Vineyards<br />

CHARLES CREEK<br />

Bonneau<br />

ST. FRANCIS<br />

Petroni Vineyards<br />

Akoma Zoume/Mountain Terraces Vineyard<br />

Hanzell<br />

BODEGA<br />

HWY WASHINGTON<br />

Corda<br />

Clary Ranch<br />

Sonoma Valley<br />

Port Works<br />

Bevan<br />

Cellars<br />

Keller<br />

Estate<br />

GLORIA FERRER<br />

CLINE<br />

12<br />

Wellington<br />

Benziger Family<br />

Audelssa Estate<br />

Bucklin Old Hill Ranch<br />

ANABA<br />

SCHUG<br />

Robert Hunter<br />

Paint Horse<br />

JACUZZI<br />

VIANSA<br />

Hawkes<br />

Roche<br />

Adobe Road<br />

Westwood<br />

The Cave<br />

CHATEAU ST. JEAN<br />

Deerfield Ranch<br />

Landmark<br />

GRANGE<br />

Matanzas<br />

Creek<br />

Pavo <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Kenwood <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

PETALUMA HILL ROAD<br />

Kunde<br />

Parmelee Hill<br />

R2<br />

Imagery<br />

SEBASTIANI<br />

Eric K James<br />

Hwy 12 <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Sojourn<br />

CORNERSTONE SONOMA<br />

MEADOWCROFT WINES<br />

Foyt Family <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Keating <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

MAYO FAMILY<br />

Roessler<br />

Gofessel<br />

Homewood<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Favero<br />

7TH E.<br />

LOVALL VALLEY<br />

CELLAR<br />

DOOR<br />

SONOMA<br />

ENOTECA<br />

E NAPA ST<br />

8TH E.<br />

Gundlach Bundschu<br />

Los Carneros<br />

Region<br />

BURNDALE<br />

Nicholson<br />

Ranch<br />

RAMAL<br />

TO VALLEJO<br />

San Pablo Bay<br />

TO<br />

SAN FRANCISCO<br />

TO<br />

SAN FRANCISCO<br />

Sonoma County <strong>Wine</strong>ries


LAGUNA RD.<br />

SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Lake<br />

Sonoma<br />

Gustafson Family<br />

Vineyards<br />

STEWARTʼS POINT<br />

TO<br />

MENDOCINO<br />

COAST<br />

TO<br />

BODEGA<br />

BAY<br />

TO<br />

MENDOCINO<br />

COAST<br />

FERRARI-CARANO<br />

DUTCHER CROSSING<br />

TO<br />

HWY. 1<br />

FRITZ WINERY<br />

MAIN ST.<br />

RIVER RD.<br />

BOHEMIAN HWY<br />

Pendleton Estate<br />

TO<br />

EUREKA<br />

PLAZA ST<br />

HEALDSBURG AVE.<br />

WESTSIDE<br />

Monte Rio<br />

THE<br />

PLAZA<br />

101<br />

Sbragia<br />

Silver Oak<br />

Family<br />

Cellars<br />

Vineyards<br />

J Rickards<br />

Frick Geyser Peak<br />

Palmeri<br />

Locals<br />

Meeker<br />

128<br />

Pedroncelli Route 128 Mercury<br />

Kachina<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry Terroirs deLORIMIER<br />

David Caffaro<br />

Yoakim Bridge Talty FORCHINI Trione Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Bella<br />

Amphora<br />

Clos Du Bois<br />

Preston<br />

Papapietro Perry<br />

Vintners Signatures<br />

Truett<br />

Zichichi<br />

Kokomo/<br />

Hurst<br />

TRENTADUE<br />

Peterson<br />

Family <strong>Wine</strong>ries<br />

Robert Young<br />

Raymond Burr Göpfrich Unti<br />

Martorana Rued Francis Ford Stryker Sonoma<br />

Quivira<br />

Coppola<br />

Lytton<br />

Passalacqua<br />

Teldeschi<br />

Hawkes<br />

Station Rd.<br />

Michel-Schlumberger<br />

Mounts<br />

Stonestreet<br />

Ridge/Lytton<br />

Dry Creek Vineyard Amista<br />

Mauritson<br />

Springs Medlock Ames SAUSAL<br />

JordanStuhlmuller<br />

White Oak<br />

A. Rafanelli<br />

MAZZOCCO<br />

SODA ROCK Alexander Valley Vineyards<br />

Lambert Bridge<br />

Simi<br />

WILSON<br />

Johnson's Hanna<br />

Vineyard of Pasterick<br />

Alexander J KEVERSON<br />

Montemaggiore<br />

Manzanita<br />

Valley <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Camellia Cellars, Davis Family<br />

Creek Grove Street<br />

Holdredge, Sapphire Hills, Skewis<br />

FERRARI-CARANO’S<br />

Field Stone<br />

SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD<br />

Michael Bernard<br />

Everett Ridge<br />

Saini<br />

Lancaster Estate<br />

Seghesio<br />

DaVero<br />

Portalupi<br />

MacPhail Family<br />

Vérité/Archipel<br />

MAGNOLIA<br />

Toad Hollow In Vino Downtown <strong>Wine</strong> Mill Creek<br />

CHRISTOPHER CREEK<br />

Roadhouse Lake Veritas<br />

Foppiano<br />

Russian River <strong>Wine</strong> Co.<br />

Thirty Four North Sonoma<br />

ALDERBROOK<br />

Limerick Lane<br />

Hawley<br />

Boisset Taste of Terroir<br />

Acorn Christie<br />

Topel ARMIDA<br />

Mietz<br />

De La Montanya<br />

Williamson<br />

Twomey<br />

Thumbprint<br />

RODNEY<br />

Murphy-Goode - Edmeades<br />

Hauck<br />

Selby<br />

MATRIX STRONG<br />

Stephen & Walker<br />

Longboard<br />

La Crema<br />

J <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Pezzi KingVineyards<br />

John Tyler <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Merriam<br />

by Bacigalupi<br />

DeNatale<br />

Vineyard<br />

Chateau Chalk Hill<br />

VML<br />

Felice<br />

101<br />

HOP KILN<br />

UPTick<br />

Rochioli Vine<br />

Tastings<br />

Arista<br />

Williams Selyem<br />

Thomas George Estates<br />

Armstrong<br />

Mueller<br />

Woods<br />

Porter Creek<br />

Copain<br />

KENDALL-JACKSON<br />

ARMSTRONG WOODS RD.<br />

GROVE<br />

VINE<br />

DUTCHER CREEK RD<br />

WINE CREEK RD.<br />

GRANT<br />

YOAKIM BRIDGE<br />

BROAD CROCKER<br />

WALLING<br />

Freestone Vineyards<br />

Guest Center<br />

ASTI RD.<br />

CENTER ST<br />

MILL ST<br />

CHIANTI RD.<br />

CANYON<br />

NORTH ST.<br />

EAST<br />

MATHESON<br />

Korbel<br />

RIVER RD.<br />

116<br />

Marimar Torres<br />

RUSSIAN RIVER<br />

<strong>As</strong>ti, Souverain, Cellar No. 8<br />

GRATON RD.<br />

OCCIDENTAL RD.<br />

GOLD<br />

Littorai<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

RIDGE<br />

Wattle Creek<br />

DRY CREEK RD.<br />

W. DRY CREEK RD.<br />

HAYDON ST.<br />

MASON<br />

Gary Farrell<br />

MIRABEL RD.<br />

GEYSERVILLE RD.<br />

WESTSIDE RD.<br />

MOSHIN<br />

VINE HILL RD.<br />

MILL STA.<br />

KINLEY<br />

FREI RD.<br />

RED WINERY<br />

GEYSERʼS<br />

ALEXANDER VAL. RD.<br />

Pellegrini<br />

Sheldon<br />

TO<br />

HWY. 101<br />

W. OLIVET<br />

12<br />

PINE FLAT<br />

LIMERICK<br />

OLD REDWOOD HWY.<br />

STARR RD<br />

LOS AMIGOS<br />

WINDSOR RIVER RD<br />

STARR RD<br />

Sonoma County<br />

Airport<br />

OLIVET<br />

KENDALL-JACKSON<br />

WINE CENTER<br />

RIVER RD.<br />

ARATA LN.<br />

BROOKS RD.<br />

LAKEWOOD<br />

HEMBRE LN.<br />

101<br />

AIRPORT BLVD<br />

SHILO RD.<br />

Russian Hill<br />

Estate<br />

Robert Rue<br />

Woodenhead<br />

Martinelli<br />

Hartford<br />

Family<br />

MARTIN<br />

Joseph Swan Tara Bella<br />

Harvest Moon<br />

Carol Shelton<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry RAY<br />

Hook & Battaglini<br />

Emtu<br />

Ladder<br />

Estate SUNCÉ Inman Family<br />

DeLoach<br />

Russian River Martini & Pratti<br />

Iron Horse Dehlinger<br />

River Road<br />

Sebastopol Vineyards<br />

Occidental Road, Atascadero Creek & Graton Ridge<br />

Dutton-Goldfield<br />

Red Car<br />

Lynmar BALLETTO<br />

Emeritus Merry<br />

D&L Carinalli<br />

Hanna<br />

Edwards<br />

Taft Street <strong>Wine</strong>ry Peters Family<br />

MARTINELLI<br />

BURNSIDE<br />

WATER TROUGH<br />

Sonoma-Cutrer<br />

SLUSSER<br />

ALEXANDER VALLEY,<br />

DRY CREEK VALLEY<br />

& R U S S I A N R I V E R<br />

WINERIES<br />

PINER RD.<br />

FRAUGHT<br />

128<br />

MARK WEST SPRINGS<br />

101<br />

GUERNEVILLE RD. STEELE LN.<br />

OCCIDENTAL RD.<br />

CHALK HILL RD.<br />

PLEASANT AVE.<br />

OLD REDWOOD HWY.<br />

FULTON RD<br />

Old World <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Novy<br />

Eric Kent<br />

Siduri<br />

FULTON RD<br />

FOUNTAIN GROVE PKWY.<br />

TO<br />

SANTA ROSA/<br />

SAN FRANCISCO<br />

Starlite<br />

Vineyards<br />

TO<br />

SONOMA<br />

VALLEY<br />

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SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Sonoma County Cultivates New Events<br />

and Programs for Three-Day Harvest Fair<br />

In its 37 years of showcasing the abundance of harvest and Sonoma<br />

County’s passion for world-class wines and the people who make<br />

them, the Harvest Fair has entertained, educated, and just plain<br />

delighted hundreds of thousands of people from Northern California,<br />

and around the globe. And for 2011, the fair’s board has retooled key<br />

elements to enliven the festivities and give people even more reason to<br />

gather with friends at this premier event.<br />

An Evening of Sonoma County’s Most Inspired Food and <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Among the major innovations is a new “Grand Tasting” event on<br />

Friday, September 30. Attendees will be first to partake in the medalwinning<br />

wines and cuisine. They’ll also get to mingle with key winery<br />

and restaurant representatives (often owners, winemakers, chefs, and<br />

other top positions), and hear insiders’ stories about ingredients,<br />

philosophies and inspiration.<br />

“Over the years, the board of directors of the Sonoma County<br />

Harvest Fair has been listening to how Sonoma County wants to celebrate<br />

the abundance of our harvest, and the changes we’ve instituted<br />

reflect the wonderful input we’ve received,” said Marie Gewirtz, president<br />

of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board.<br />

The Grand Tasting is 5:30 to 8 p.m. on opening day of the threeday<br />

Harvest Fair. Tickets are $60 in advance, $70 at the door (or $50<br />

each when purchased in blocks of 10 or more), and include unlimited<br />

tastings of the award-winning wines and cuisine, as well as entrance<br />

to the Harvest Fair that day.<br />

September 30 through October 2, the Sonoma County Harvest<br />

Fair gives locals and visitors alike an opportunity to immerse themselves<br />

in Sonoma County’s rich agricultural roots and traditions.<br />

Traditional Harvest Fair favorites include the professionally judged<br />

wine competition, abundant tastings of beloved varietals, a competition<br />

among gifted local food producers and purveyors, the wildly<br />

popular World Championship Grape Stomp and many other familyfriendly,<br />

farm-oriented activities and exhibits.<br />

“The Harvest Fair celebrates the diversity and unparalleled quality<br />

of the wines, food, and cuisine that define Sonoma County. <strong>This</strong> new<br />

Grand Tasting is a chance to sample – all in one place – the very best<br />

of what the county has to offer at a newly designed event that will<br />

serve as the kickoff to this year’s fair,” said Gewirtz.<br />

Sonoma County Vintners. “The new <strong>Wine</strong> Awards celebration creates<br />

an opportunity to honor our winemakers and growers, and salute<br />

their hard work and contributions to our community.”<br />

Unsurpassed Quality<br />

The Harvest Fair is the largest regional wine competition in the<br />

United States, and celebrates Sonoma County’s heritage as a worldrenowned<br />

agricultural and wine-producing region. According to<br />

Comfort, “It’s the only event in California with a professional competition<br />

solely for the region’s wines, judged by an international panel of<br />

experts.”<br />

The three-day schedule is bursting with exciting activities for all<br />

ages. Along with the events mentioned above, there will be farm and<br />

harvest “Ag-tivities” for children and adults, wine seminars, chef<br />

demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), continuous live<br />

jazz, an art show and sale, a kiddie carnival area, exhibitors’ hall,<br />

puppet show, farm animals, a bee-keeping display, apple tasting, and<br />

much more.<br />

In addition, attendees receive special case discounts at the Harvest<br />

Fair Marketplace on any of the gold medal-winning wines. People can<br />

also bring home a variety of locally made food products available at<br />

the newly expanded Marketplace.<br />

For information on how to purchase tickets for the Harvest Fair,<br />

visit www.harvestfair.org, or call (707) 545-4203.<br />

Award Winning Pinot Noir<br />

Featuring 6 vineyard designates<br />

Honoring Those Who Turn Rich Soils to Heavenly <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Also new to the 2011 Harvest Fair will be the Sonoma County<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Awards, a wine industry event celebrating the area’s best of the<br />

best. Unfolding September 24, it will culminate three days of judging<br />

of more than 1,000 wines by 25 judges from throughout the United<br />

States and <strong>As</strong>ia. Industry representatives will announce the sweepstakes<br />

winners.<br />

“<strong>This</strong> really is an evening for recognizing Sonoma County’s worldclass<br />

wines and the people who make them,” said Honore Comfort,<br />

also a member of the Harvest Fair Board and executive director of the<br />

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HEALDSBURG<br />

DRY CREEK RD<br />

101<br />

GROVE ST<br />

Seghesio<br />

Grove Street <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Manzanita Creek<br />

HEALDSBURG AVE.<br />

CENTER ST<br />

PLAZA<br />

JOHNSON<br />

MATHESON<br />

CENTER<br />

LINCOLN<br />

GRANT ST<br />

MILL<br />

PRINCE<br />

FITCH ST<br />

MARCH AVE<br />

.<br />

COLLEGE ST<br />

PIPER ST<br />

Toad Hollow<br />

Vineyards<br />

Portalupi Lake Sonoma NORTH ST<br />

Thirty Four North In Vino <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Merchants Veritas Ferrari-Carano’s<br />

Roadhouse<br />

.<br />

Hawley SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD<br />

Downtown <strong>Wine</strong><br />

KENDALL<br />

Russian River <strong>Wine</strong> Co.<br />

Boisset<br />

JACKSON Plaza<br />

The <strong>Wine</strong> Shop TOPEL<br />

Taste of Terroir<br />

Murphy-Goode Thumbprint<br />

Williamson <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Edmeades<br />

Stephen & Walker<br />

La Crema <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Hauck<br />

Pezzi King<br />

Selby<br />

FITCH ST<br />

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information<br />

THROUGH OCTOBER 20 – (third thursday) – "GIRLS NIGHT OUT" - 5-8pm<br />

Downtown healdsburg, look for the hot pink balloons! 707-433-6935, www.healdsburg.com<br />

THROUGH OCTOBER 31 – Equine Adventure – one unforgettable trip including a 2 night stay at<br />

hotel les Mars and chalk hill estate equestrian tour. Starting at $1425, 707-433-4211, www.hotellesmars.com<br />

THROUGH DECEMBER 10 (Second Saturday of each month) – Healdsburg Art Walk – 5-8pm<br />

Downtown healdsburg, Map available at participating galleries and tasting rooms. www.healdsburg.com<br />

AUGUST 26 – Oliver Lake Organ Quartet – 8-10pm, $25, flying goat cafe, www.healdsburgjazzfestival.org<br />

AUGUST 27-28 – Live Music and BBQ Paring at Truett Hust <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1-5pm, also something<br />

from the grill to pair with bold red wines, 707-433-9545, www.truetthurst.com<br />

AUGUST 30 – Tuesdays in the Plaza – 6-8pm, free, Downtown healdsburg<br />

live music in the Plaza, 707-433-6935, www.healdsburg.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 2 – Epicurean Dinner - Williamson <strong>Wine</strong>s – 7:30pm, $150, Dry creek Kitchen at hotel<br />

healdsbur, limited to 12 guests, 707-433-1500, www.williamsonwines.com<br />

SEPTEMBER 3 – Andolsen Vineyard Gourmet Soiree – $100/$150. gourmet dinner, seven<br />

vintage vertical of cabernets and decadent desserts in a wine cave, live music; 707-433-2393, thumbprint cellars<br />

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SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Santa Rosa International Film Festival<br />

Immerse Yourself in Films that Matter, Inspiring Connections, Epicurean Adventures and Cultural Diversity<br />

The 25th <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> Film Festival – <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong>'s original<br />

film festival – is now presenting the Santa Rosa International Film<br />

Festival (SRIFF), September14-20. <strong>This</strong> week-long celebration of<br />

cinema, the arts and cultural exchange will feature more than 100<br />

films from around the world at Summerfield and 3rd Street Cinemas<br />

and The Roxy 14 in Santa Rosa. The festival Hospitality Lounge<br />

located at #1 Santa Rosa Avenue in downtown Santa Rosa will host a<br />

Launch Party September 9th from 5 to 8 p.m., intimate receptions,<br />

master classes, an art exhibit, sponsors’ booths and happy hours.<br />

Additional films will be screened at Deerfield Ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry in<br />

Kenwood, Sonoma Valley, both outdoors under the stars and in the<br />

cave Grand Room. At the movie nights at Deerfield Ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Stephen <strong>As</strong>hton, SRIFF director<br />

with 2007 honoree Kirk Douglas<br />

delicious food from local food<br />

Festival attendees<br />

trucks and restaurants and<br />

Deerfield Ranch wine by the<br />

glass or bottle will be available<br />

for purchase. Please no outside<br />

food or drinks. Low back<br />

chairs are welcome. Most<br />

nights at Deerfield Ranch<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry there will be special<br />

events and live musical performances.<br />

Three Santa Rosa host hotels – The Hilton, Courtyard Marriott<br />

and the Flamingo Resort – are offering special rates packages. Contact<br />

each hotel for specifics. SRIFF offers six levels of passes, some of<br />

which include entry to culinary events, special screenings, master<br />

classes and VIP receptions with filmmakers and celebrities. The Local<br />

Pass (for Kenwood, Oakmont, Glen Ellen, Sonoma and Santa Rosa<br />

residents) and Festival Pass Plus (reserved seat – slide past the velvet<br />

rope!) are the event’s most popular passes. Festival goers can also<br />

purchase tickets for each film on line or at the door.<br />

For information on how to purchase passes, individual film<br />

tickets or hotel special rate packages go to www.sriff.org or call the<br />

office (707) 935-3456.<br />

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Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end Set for September 2-4 – Celebrating<br />

Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong>, Food and Lifestyle - Presented by Visa Signature<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> lovers and foodies can finalize their plans to attend the<br />

fourth annual Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end set for Labor Day<br />

<strong>Week</strong>end September 2-4 as tickets are on sale now. Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong><br />

<strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end, the premier wine and epicurean event that<br />

showcases the birthplace of California wine is presented by Visa<br />

Signature ® .<br />

“Tickets for all Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end events are on sale<br />

starting June 1,” said Maureen Cottingham, Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong><br />

<strong>Week</strong>end Co- Director, “People may know that our Labor Day<br />

<strong>Week</strong>end event features intimate winery lunches and dinner parties,<br />

Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch and the Sonoma Valley<br />

Harvest <strong>Wine</strong> Auction at Cline Cellars, but we have some great new<br />

additions to the line-up this year. Our winery dinner parties are intimate<br />

and we have added a series of winery barbecues throughout the<br />

county that will also provide guests with a true insider experience.<br />

We are also pleased to host the inimitable Sonoma Valley Harvest<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Auction at Cline Cellars again this year. To make the auction<br />

even more enjoyable, it will start a bit later, and transportation from<br />

Healdsburg and Santa Rosa is available to allow for a more leisurely<br />

day.”<br />

“The hundreds of wineries, vintners, grape growers and chefs who<br />

are participating in our event this year truly represent the best of our<br />

region,” said Honore Comfort,<br />

Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end<br />

Co-Director, “The top wines, top<br />

food products and top chefs are<br />

involved. Because the events are<br />

so popular, and many sell out<br />

early, we encourage people to get<br />

their tickets now.”<br />

Produced in partnership by<br />

the Sonoma Valley Vintners &<br />

Growers Foundation and the<br />

Sonoma County Vintners, the<br />

2011 Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong><br />

<strong>Week</strong>end event features the Taste<br />

of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch, ®<br />

the Sonoma Valley Harvest <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Auction at Cline Cellars and an<br />

assortment of additional events<br />

throughout Sonoma County.<br />

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SONOMA COUNTY<br />

Tickets On Sale for Sonoma’s Ultimate <strong>Wine</strong> and Food Event<br />

G E Y S E R V I L L E<br />

CANYON<br />

CHIANTI<br />

WEST DRY CREEK RD.<br />

GEYSERVILLE AVE.<br />

Silver Oak<br />

Frick<br />

J Rickards<br />

128 Route 128 <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Pedroncelli<br />

Palmeri Meeker<br />

David Geyser<br />

Local<br />

Caffaro Peak<br />

Terroirs<br />

128<br />

101<br />

deLORIMIER<br />

Trione<br />

Mercury Clos du Bois<br />

TRENTADUE Garden<br />

Creek Robert<br />

Ranch Young<br />

Francis<br />

Ford<br />

Coppola<br />

Stryker<br />

Sonoma<br />

Hawkes<br />

LYTTON SPRINGS RD.<br />

MAZZOCCO<br />

INDEPENDENCE<br />

101<br />

DRY CREEK RD<br />

GEYSERVILLE RD.<br />

HEALDSBURG AVE.<br />

RED WINERY RD<br />

ALEXANDER VAL RD<br />

SimiJordan<br />

Medlock<br />

Ames<br />

Stonestreet<br />

In addition to the winery dinner parties and barbecues, also new<br />

to the 2011 Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end are:<br />

• 2011 Co-Chairs Sonoma County Vintner and Grower leaders:<br />

The Benziger Family (Benziger Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry) and the Dutton<br />

Family (Dutton Ranch).<br />

• A later start time, at the Sonoma Valley Harvest <strong>Wine</strong> Auction –<br />

a world-class, charity wine auction at Sonoma's Cline Cellars.<br />

• A fun and approachable “Sonoma Homecoming: - Vintage 2011”<br />

theme for the Sonoma Valley Harvest <strong>Wine</strong> Auction where attendees<br />

can dust off their letter jackets, fluff up their pom poms and<br />

join fellow alumni at an event filled with wine, food, fun and<br />

frivolity!<br />

• New Tasting and Seminar offerings during Taste of Sonoma at<br />

MacMurray Ranch in addition to the Steel Chef Competition,<br />

Sommelier Star Tours and other returning activities<br />

Proceeds from Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Week</strong>end support Sonoma<br />

County non-profit organizations; to date a cumulative total of more<br />

than $10 million has been donated directly to Sonoma non-profits by<br />

the local wine community.<br />

Tickets, which range from $85 to $500 per person, are on sale<br />

now. Presenting Sponsor Visa Signature is also offering cardholders<br />

event perks and savings.<br />

For details, visit www.Sonoma<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>Week</strong>end.com, like it<br />

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All tickets are now on sale. <strong>Wine</strong>ry Lunches: $85/person; <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Dinner Parties: $160/person; Chairman's Dinners: $175/person;<br />

Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch®: $150/person (General),<br />

$95/person (General Visa Signature), $195/person (Grand Reserve),<br />

$175/person (Grand Reserve Visa Signature); <strong>Wine</strong>ry BBQs:<br />

$85/person; Sonoma Valley Harvest <strong>Wine</strong> Auction: $500/person<br />

(General), $450/person (Visa Signature). * Special Visa Signature<br />

Cardholder pricing and other benefits available at on the website<br />

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Nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley, the historic<br />

MacMurray Ranch is home to award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay<br />

and Pinot Gris. MacMurray Ranch crafts a collection of elegant,<br />

expressive wines from cool-climate vineyards in premier growing<br />

regions. Look for MacMurray Ranch at fine wine shops and dining<br />

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Dutcher Crossing <strong>Wine</strong>ry Presents a Field-Blended Zinfandel<br />

Dutcher Crossing <strong>Wine</strong>ry recently released the 2009 Bernier-Sibary<br />

Vineyard Zinfandel, made from a field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah,<br />

Carignane and Matero (Mourvedre) picked and fermented together.<br />

“Jane and Scott Sibary have partnered their five-acre hillside property<br />

in northern Dry Creek Valley off Canyon Road with legendary grape<br />

grower, Paul Bernier,” said <strong>Wine</strong>maker Kerry Damskey. “With Paul at<br />

the grower’s helm, he has created a most unique site where he and the<br />

Sibarys grow organically dry-farmed Zinfandel intermixed with 25<br />

percent of the other varieties.”<br />

Dutcher Crossing Proprietor Debra Mathy and <strong>Wine</strong>maker Kerry<br />

Damskey are both proponents of blends, producing limited selections<br />

made from unique hillside sites, such as the Bernier-Sibary Vineyard.<br />

“In Dry Creek Valley, the Bernier-Sibary Vineyard is usually one of<br />

my last Zinfandel vineyards to harvest,” said Damskey. Harvested<br />

toward the end of September in the temperate, extended 2009<br />

growing season, the field-blended grapes were all picked together, but<br />

they didn’t all ripen together. “Matero and Carignane reach maturity<br />

later than the Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, which ripen at the same<br />

time,” he explained. “By the time the Matero and Carignane are just<br />

ripe, the Zinfandel and Petite Sirah are on the riper side. <strong>This</strong> gives the<br />

wine a nice berry character, which isn’t exactly Zinfandel; it’s Zin-like,<br />

but more elegant. It’s a very pretty, fruit-driven wine like Pinot Noir,<br />

but is riper, more opaque and intense.”<br />

Excluding a very heavy rainstorm in October – which did not affect<br />

the already-picked Zinfandel – the long 2009 growing season in Dry<br />

Creek Valley was remarkably moderate with a lack of extreme temperatures<br />

and heat spikes. <strong>This</strong> allowed the Zinfandel to have a long hang<br />

time, developing excellent acid/pH balance in the grapes and deep<br />

color. There was a good bloom in May and decent set in the latter part<br />

of June. The 2009 vintage for Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley is<br />

recognized as being one that gave a good crop of grapes with soft,<br />

subtle, velvety tannin and intense, rich color, well illustrated by the<br />

Dutcher Crossing 2009 Bernier-Sibary Vineyard Zinfandel.<br />

In keeping with the Italian field-blend model, all the intermixed<br />

grape varieties were harvested together and co-fermented with native<br />

yeast in open top tanks and punched down by hand. The wine was<br />

given 19 days of skin contact, five of which were a cold soak, and aged<br />

for 14 months in French oak barrels (30 percent new barrels).<br />

“The color of our 2009 Bernier-Sibary Zinfandel is dark; blackpurple<br />

red in hue. It is a very dense wine from appearance, followed<br />

with equal density in the aromas and flavors of black fruits, raspberries<br />

and a hint of earth. A graceful wine, it is also a powerhouse of<br />

aromas,” Damsky added.<br />

The 2009 Bernier-Sibary Vineyard Zinfandel can be purchased for<br />

$39 at the winery, 8533 Dry Creek Road in Geyserville, or online at<br />

www.dutchercrossingwinery.com.<br />

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J Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry Commemorates 25th Anniversary<br />

with Special Visitor Center Event, September 17<br />

Russian River Valley wine producer, J Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry, kicks<br />

off its 25th Anniversary with a special public celebration and harvest<br />

party on Saturday, September 17.<br />

The festivities will be held at the winery’s Visitor Center from 11<br />

a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature products from specialty food producers<br />

such as Hog Island Oyster Company, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and the<br />

Savory Spice Shop in Santa Rosa. There will also be live music and<br />

tastings of past and present J wines. Founder Judy Jordan will be<br />

signing bottles and J’s new <strong>Wine</strong>maker, Melissa Stackhouse, will be<br />

giving fans a sneak peek of the 2010 vintage wines.<br />

“I’m looking forward to meeting everyone who attends,” says Judy<br />

Jordan, Founder and President of J Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry. “<strong>This</strong> is a<br />

major milestone for J and a wonderful occasion to toast those who<br />

have helped in the success of J.”<br />

In 1991, J launched its first wine – a 1987 Vintage Brut – just as<br />

the Gulf War in Kuwait began. It was not exactly the perfect time to<br />

encourage Americans to celebrate, but every bottle was sold – 4,000<br />

cases in 32 cities within six months.<br />

From day one, J was embraced as the “essence of style,” an all-<br />

American alternative to French Champagne. J Vintage Brut has been<br />

a welcome fixture on high-profile restaurant wine lists and top hotels<br />

around the world. Queen Elizabeth sipped J at the White House,<br />

Mikhail Gorbachev spoke of world peace with a glass of J in hand, and<br />

J sparkling wines were the official celebratory bubbles of the Academy<br />

Awards Governors Ball for four consecutive years.<br />

Admission is $40 per person for Club J members and $55 for nonmembers.<br />

Included is a commemorative glass and inspired culinary<br />

creations by J's Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell.<br />

Tickets are now on sale at the Visitor Center. To purchase tickets<br />

by phone, call (707) 431-5430 or go online at www.jwine.com.<br />

J Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry Visitor Center and Bubble Room is located<br />

at 11447 Old Redwood Highway, south of Healdsburg. The winery<br />

focuses on Brut and Brut Rosé sparkling wines, as well as Pinot Noir,<br />

Chardonnay and Pinot Gris Estate varietal wines, produced from<br />

grapes farmed primarily within Sonoma County's Russian River Valley<br />

appellation.<br />

Founded in 1986, J Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry is an independentlyowned<br />

Sonoma County winery. To learn more, or to join the J <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Club, go to www.jwine.com. Follow them on Facebook by friending<br />

J Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry.<br />

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MacLeod<br />

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KAZ<br />

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VJB CELLARS<br />

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Audelssa Estate<br />

ERIC ROSS<br />

MOONDANCE<br />

CELLARS<br />

Robert Hunter<br />

Paint Horse <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Paradise Ridge<br />

Ty Caton & Muscardini, Enkidu<br />

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SONOMA<br />

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AGUA CALIENTE ROAD<br />

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VERANO AVE<br />

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CORNERSTONE SONOMA<br />

MEADOWCROFT WINES<br />

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Announcing the 2011 Sonoma Valley CRUSH: Sept. 14-18<br />

Heart of Sonoma Valley <strong>As</strong>sociation (HOSVA)<br />

announces the 2011 Sonoma Valley Crush event<br />

happening September 14-18. Sixteen wineries<br />

throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be<br />

participating in this “Hands-On” Harvest Experience.<br />

Guests will not only get a behind-the-scenes<br />

look at what happens during harvest, but they’ll<br />

have the opportunity to get involved, hands-on.<br />

For five days, wineries will be offering a variety<br />

of Harvest Events including Grape Sampling in the<br />

vineyards, Crush Pad tours, Harvest <strong>Wine</strong>maker<br />

Lunches and Dinners, and even a Harvest Photography<br />

Session with a winemaker! <strong>Wine</strong>ry Harvest<br />

Events are priced separately and require booking directly with the<br />

wineries. A list of Harvest Events is listed below.<br />

The five-day festival will culminate wth a <strong>Week</strong>end Harvest Tasting<br />

at 16 wineries throughtout the valley on Saturday and Sunday,<br />

September 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The <strong>Week</strong>end<br />

Harvest Pass is $35 per person and will give guests access to weekend<br />

harvest activities and wine tastings at participating wineries tasting<br />

rooms.<br />

“We invite anyone who has ever romanticized about getting<br />

involved with harvest, hands-on to come out to the 2011 Sonoma<br />

Valley Crush event. It’s going to be unforgettable,” said<br />

Josie Gay, Executive Director.<br />

Tickets are on sale and they are limited. The<br />

“<strong>Week</strong>end Harvest Tasting Pass” is $35 per person<br />

which includes a souvenir wine glass and access to<br />

event wine tastings and harvest activities. The “<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Harvest Events” must be booked directly with wineries<br />

as they are priced separately. Detailed information and<br />

tickets may be obtained by calling 1-866-794-9463 or<br />

online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com<br />

Participating wineries are Audelssa Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry,<br />

Deerfield Ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Enkidu <strong>Wine</strong>s, Eric Ross<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry, Family <strong>Wine</strong>ries, Kaz <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Kenwood Vineyards,<br />

Ledson <strong>Wine</strong>ry & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars,<br />

Mayo Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Muscardini Cellars/Ty Caton Vineyards, Paradise<br />

Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry, VJB Vineyards & Cellars and Valley of the Moon <strong>Wine</strong>ry.<br />

Heart of Sonoma Valley <strong>As</strong>sociation (HOSVA) is an alliance of<br />

wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where<br />

for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California<br />

wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In the 10 mile<br />

stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and<br />

Kenwood, you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful<br />

wineries filled with award-winning wines.<br />

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New Group Photo Exhibit of<br />

the Photo Irregulars at<br />

Charles Creek Tasting Room<br />

After multiple showings of their distinctively unique works, 14<br />

members of the Photo Irregulars are now featured in a new exhibit at<br />

the Charles Creek Tasting Room and Gallery through September 30th,<br />

2011.<br />

The Photo Irregulars started as a small group of friends who share<br />

a mutual love of photography. Today, they have grown into a larger<br />

group who get together to exchange information on technical and<br />

creative aspects of their art, encourage each other to produce active<br />

work and put together group shows.<br />

They chose Photo Irregulars as their name because of the diverse<br />

interests and styles of their individual members – styles ranging from<br />

commercial and product photographers, portrait and wedding photographers,<br />

photojournalists and fine art photographers, environmental<br />

and architectural photographers, educators and students; some of<br />

whom specialize in black and white film, some in digital, some who<br />

prefer traditional darkroom printing, some who prefer high-end inkjet<br />

printing, some who explore alternative processes, some who explore<br />

mixed media, some who eschew digital photo enhancement, and some<br />

who embrace it. What they all have in common is a serious commitment<br />

to their art.<br />

Specializing in high-quality Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet<br />

Sauvignon (as well as microscopic quantities of Pinot Grigio, Grenache,<br />

Sangiovese and Tempranillo) each from great vineyard sources, Charles<br />

Creek produces wines that are fruit driven, food friendly and easily<br />

paired with the courses of a meal. The winery tasting room is conveniently<br />

situated in a charming 1890s-era storefront on the historic<br />

Sonoma Plaza. In addition to wine tasting and sales, the tasting room<br />

also provides space to show the work of local artists.<br />

The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery, open seven<br />

days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located at 483 First Street West,<br />

on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma. For more information,<br />

call (707) 935-3848 or email alan@charlescreek.com.<br />

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Roche<br />

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CHARLES CREEK<br />

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WEST NAPA STREET<br />

S O N O M A<br />

P L A Z A<br />

1st STREET WEST<br />

ROESSLER<br />

McDONNEL<br />

MAPLE<br />

ANDR IE UX<br />

LEVERONI ROAD<br />

The Plaza<br />

CELLAR<br />

DOOR<br />

Westwood<br />

The Cave<br />

BROADWAY<br />

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FRANCE<br />

NAPA ROAD<br />

1st STREET EAST<br />

SONOMA<br />

ENOTECA<br />

R2 <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

EAST SPAIN STREET<br />

MERCATO<br />

Mission<br />

San Francisco<br />

de Solano<br />

Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong> Shop<br />

Not To Scale<br />

SEBASTIANI<br />

VINEYARDS<br />

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LEDSON HOTEL &<br />

HARMONY LOUNGE<br />

Highway 12 <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Enoteca<br />

Sojourn Cellars<br />

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25th Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival, Sept. 23-26<br />

• Charity Auction Dinner, Friday September 23<br />

• Doobie Brothers and Special Guests – Saturday & Sunday, September 24-25<br />

• Celebrity Golf Classic, Monday, September 26<br />

Vintner, philanthropist, and music artist manager Bruce Cohn<br />

announced that tickets are on sale for the special silver anniversary<br />

25th Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival, Gala<br />

Charity Auction Dinner, and the Celebrity Golf Classic.<br />

“It is really coming together” exclaimed producer Bruce Cohn.<br />

“Having Lynyrd Skynyrd, Leon Russell, Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani<br />

perform and join the Doobie Brothers plus chef Guy Fieri, really puts<br />

an exclamation point on what is shaping up to be a great 25th anniversary.”<br />

Leon Russell will be performing for the first time at the B.R. Cohn<br />

Charity Events Fall Music Festival on Saturday, September 24th along<br />

with returning festival favorites the Doobie Brothers. Closing out the<br />

set will be Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar as special guests alongside<br />

the Doobie Brothers. Also performing that day will be Greg Kihn, Jim<br />

Messina and Pat Simmons Jr.<br />

Another first-time performer for the festival will be Lynyrd Skynyrd<br />

who will be closing out the show on Sunday, September 24th. Joining<br />

Skynyrd on Sunday will be the Doobie Brothers with special guest Jim<br />

Messina, Leon Russell, Lara Johnston and Carlos Reyes.<br />

<strong>This</strong> years festival will be held in the memory of Marty Cohn,<br />

Bruce’s brother who passed away in March after a battle with cancer.<br />

The popular and lively charity auction and dinner will be held<br />

Friday, September 23rd at the B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry’s 140-year-old Olive<br />

Grove at 6 p.m. Tickets are $150. Joining the event for the first time,<br />

as guest chef, is celebrity food TV star Guy Fieri. Fieri, known as one<br />

of the most popular chefs on national television, will bring his signature<br />

excitement and energy to prepare this year’s world-class dinner<br />

paired with B.R. Cohn wines and provide a dinner auction lot for<br />

bidding, a chance to join the set of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.<br />

VIP and GA tickets are on sale at www.brcohn.com for all events or<br />

at the B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tasting Room. New for this year are special<br />

on-stage VIP seats that include a meet and greet with performers and<br />

fabulous food and wine, all while sitting feet from the performances.<br />

VIP ticket prices range from $350-$1,000 and general admission<br />

tickets are $100. All prices include fees and shipping.<br />

The celebrity golf tournament returns again to the famed Sonoma<br />

Golf Club and will be held on Monday, September 26th. Tee-off is at<br />

11 a.m. For more information regarding invitations to the tournament<br />

and auction dinner, call 1-800-330-4064 x126 or www.brcohn.com.<br />

Green fees are $400 and a include a special custom made olive wood<br />

putter from Musty Putters made from the 140-year-old olive trees at<br />

B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry. Golf also includes a seat at Friday’s dinner.<br />

The B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in<br />

Glen Ellen. Founded in 1984 by Bruce Cohn, the estate winery is<br />

known for its critically acclaimed, world-class, ultra-premium<br />

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.<br />

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MacLeod<br />

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KAZ<br />

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Sugarloaf<br />

State Park<br />

Matanzas<br />

Creek<br />

Sable Ridge<br />

BENNETT VALLEY RD.<br />

Paradise Ridge<br />

Ty Caton & Muscardini, Enkidu<br />

VJB CELLARS<br />

MAYO RESERVE ROOM<br />

Family <strong>Wine</strong>ries<br />

CHATEAU ST<br />

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CHATEAU ST. JEAN<br />

KENWOOD WINERY RD<br />

Kenwood<br />

Bevan Cellars<br />

Jack London<br />

State Park<br />

Benziger Family<br />

LONDON RANCH RD.<br />

Audelssa Estate<br />

ERIC ROSS<br />

MOONDANCE<br />

CELLARS<br />

Robert Hunter<br />

Paint Horse <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

LOXTON<br />

Wellington <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

WARM SPRINGS RD<br />

WARM SPRINGS RD<br />

HKG<br />

ESTATE<br />

WINES<br />

Deerfield Ranch<br />

DUNBA<br />

MADRONE<br />

R ROAD<br />

MAYO<br />

FAMILY<br />

Bucklin Old<br />

Hill Ranch Little Vineyards<br />

Valley of the Moon<br />

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Akoma Zoume<br />

Mountain Terraces Vineyard<br />

ARNOLD DRIVE<br />

AGUA CALIENTE ROAD<br />

Not to Scale<br />

BOYES BLVD<br />

Hanzell<br />

TO<br />

PETALUMA<br />

TO<br />

PETALUMA<br />

101<br />

Clarbec <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

116<br />

ORANGE<br />

GROVE<br />

Parmelee Hill<br />

BONNESS<br />

Robledo<br />

Family<br />

TO<br />

SAN FRANCISCO<br />

VERANO AVE<br />

PETALUMA<br />

BONNEAU<br />

Hawkes Roessler<br />

Roche<br />

W. SPAIN ST.<br />

Adobe Road <strong>Wine</strong>ry THE<br />

PLAZA<br />

AVE<br />

12<br />

CHARLES CREEK<br />

SONOMA ENOTECA<br />

LEVERONI ROAD<br />

ANABA<br />

FREMONT<br />

5th ST WEST<br />

37<br />

SEBASTIANI<br />

Larson<br />

Family<br />

4th E<br />

5th ST EAST<br />

CELLAR DOOR<br />

12<br />

GEHRICKE<br />

RD<br />

EAST NAPA ST<br />

SCHUG<br />

Bonneau<br />

CORNERSTONE SONOMA<br />

CARNEROS ESTATE MEADOWCROFT WINES<br />

GLORIA FERRER Foyt Family <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Keating <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

121<br />

CLINE JACUZZI<br />

VIANSA<br />

BROADW AY<br />

Eric K James<br />

Ravenswood<br />

Hwy 12 <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Sojourn Cellars<br />

Westwood<br />

Cave<br />

R2<br />

LOVELL VALLEY RD<br />

7th ST<br />

DENMARK ST<br />

NAPA ROAD<br />

Macrostie<br />

12<br />

121<br />

CASTLE RD. VINEYAR D<br />

8th ST EAST<br />

Bartholomew Park<br />

LN.<br />

OLD WINERYRD<br />

BURNDALE<br />

CARNEROS RD<br />

Homewood<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Buena<br />

Vista<br />

Gundlach-Bundschu<br />

Kamen<br />

Tin Barn<br />

Favero<br />

Gofessel<br />

TO<br />

NAPA<br />

TO<br />

VALLEJO<br />

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M E N D O C I N O / L A K E<br />

Welcome to<br />

Counties<br />

1<br />

1<br />

Mariah Vineyards<br />

Mendocino<br />

Ridge<br />

128<br />

Claudia Springs <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Harmonique <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Husch Vineyards<br />

Brutocao Cellars<br />

Philo<br />

Drew Family<br />

Goldeneye Vineyards<br />

Anderson<br />

Valley<br />

ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM<br />

Esterlina Vineyards<br />

Handley Cellars<br />

Roederer Estate<br />

Lazy Creek Vineyards<br />

Standish <strong>Wine</strong> Company<br />

Greenwood Ridge<br />

Navarro Vineyards<br />

Toulouse Vineyards<br />

Scharffenberger Cellars<br />

Phillips Hill Estates<br />

Jim Ball Vineyards<br />

Breggo Cellars<br />

Elke Vineyards<br />

Londer<br />

Dermuth <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Philo Ridge Vineyards<br />

Foursight <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Boonville<br />

128<br />

Meyer Family<br />

Cellars<br />

Yorkville<br />

Highlands<br />

Yorkville<br />

Maple Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

253<br />

Nelson Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

JAXON KEYS<br />

Parducci, Paul Dolan, Sketchbook<br />

Cesar Toxqui Cellars<br />

Germain-Robin Distillery<br />

Testa Vineyards<br />

Philo Ridge Vineyards<br />

101<br />

Redwood<br />

Valley<br />

101<br />

Ukiah<br />

Whaler Vineyards<br />

Mendocino<br />

Saracina<br />

Benmore<br />

Hopland Valley<br />

McDowell Valley<br />

Cloverdale<br />

Frey Vineyards<br />

Oster<br />

Giuseppe <strong>Wine</strong><br />

Barra of Mendocino<br />

Silversmith Vineyards<br />

Lake<br />

Mendocino<br />

Dunnewood<br />

Vineyards<br />

Chiarito Vineyards<br />

Potter<br />

Valley<br />

20<br />

Lakeport<br />

Jeriko Estates<br />

Yorkville Cellars SIP! Mendocino Graziano Family of <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Brutocao Cellars McFadden/Weibel Family<br />

Dogwood Cellars McNab Ridge<br />

Terra Savia<br />

Robledo Family<br />

McDowell Valley Vineyards<br />

175<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Duncan Peak<br />

campovida<br />

Albertina<br />

128 TOPEL<br />

Milano Family<br />

Finley<br />

Le Vin <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Steele <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Rosati Family <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

EdenCrest<br />

Pendleton Estate<br />

M. Konocti Growers<br />

Wildhurst Vineyards Kelseyville <strong>Wine</strong> Co.<br />

Rosa D’Oro Vineyards<br />

Sol Rouge<br />

FRITZ<br />

Masut <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Rivino<br />

Wattle Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

<strong>As</strong>ti<br />

Pastori<br />

<strong>As</strong>ti, Souverain, Cellar No. 8<br />

Lake County <strong>Wine</strong> Studio<br />

Moore Family<br />

175<br />

Shed Horn<br />

Cellars<br />

29<br />

Clear<br />

Lake<br />

Cougar’s Leap<br />

Red<br />

Hills<br />

Upper<br />

Lake<br />

Nice<br />

20<br />

Kelseyville<br />

Barclay & Browning<br />

Tulip Hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Ceago Vinegarden<br />

Gregory Graham<br />

29<br />

Ployez <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Hawk and Horse<br />

Vineyards<br />

Brassfield Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

High Valley<br />

Shannon Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

High Valley<br />

Clear Lake<br />

Villa La Brenta<br />

Lower Lake<br />

Terrill Cellars<br />

Six Sigma<br />

Noggle<br />

20<br />

Middletown<br />

Shed Horn<br />

Cellars<br />

29<br />

Beaver Creek<br />

BUTTS CANYON RD<br />

Guenoc /<br />

Langtry Estate<br />

Guenoc<br />

Valley<br />

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MENDOCINO/LAKE COUNTIES<br />

Hawk and Horse Vineyards Welcomes Visitors<br />

Hawk and Horse Vineyards welcomes visitors this summer at its<br />

historic ranch and tasting room at 13048 Highway 29, Lower Lake,<br />

eight miles beyond Middletown in Lake County.<br />

The winery tasting room is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and<br />

Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. or by appointment. Tasting is $10<br />

per person, which includes tasting the winery’s current releases, the<br />

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ($65) and 2006 Latigo (a Cabernet-based<br />

Port-style dessert wine, $85 for a 750 ml or $45 for a 375 ml bottle).<br />

Reservations are not required for tasting during hours of operation;<br />

phone ahead for tour information and reservations. Another option is<br />

an extended ranch and vineyard tour, including a tasting, for $45.<br />

A visit to Hawk and Horse Vineyards is a step back in time, to<br />

white-fence-bordered pastures full of horses, a charming hometurned-tasting<br />

room with an antique Victorian bar, historic photos of<br />

the property and local memorabilia. Visitors are welcome to bring<br />

picnics to enjoy as well; the winery provides snacks to share with<br />

Jeweled Wonder, Suzy, Poco, Cache, Crunchy, Gift of Diamonds, Miss<br />

Georgia Pearl and Majestic Ransome (all American Saddlebreds and<br />

Quarterhorses who live in the paddocks adjoining the tasting room).<br />

Hawk and Horse Vineyards was founded in 1999 by Mitch<br />

Hawkins, Tracey Hawkins and David Boies. The name refers to both<br />

the plentiful Red Tail hawks on the property as well as the proprietors’<br />

love of horses. Hawk and Horse Vineyards is a family-owned and<br />

family-operated vineyard and ranch practicing biodynamic viticulture<br />

on a historic property in the Red Hills AVA of Lake County, specializing<br />

in estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Latigo (Port). The first<br />

release was 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon.<br />

The winery farms biodynamically as a way to work in harmony<br />

with the land and nature. Hawk and Horse Vineyards has been<br />

Demeter-certified since 2008 and California Certified Organic (CCOF)<br />

since 2004. The ranch is the home to a small herd of Scottish Highland<br />

cattle, three American Saddlebred horses, five American Quarterhorses<br />

and an enormous range of wildlife---from Red Tail hawks to<br />

bees, owls, bear, wild boar, bobcats, mountain lions and squirrels.<br />

Bird-watching brings glimpses of woodpeckers, bluebirds, herons,<br />

ducks and more. The ranch encompasses 1,300 acres, straddling<br />

elevations up to 2,200 feet and slopes of 15% to 85%. Unusual for<br />

most visitors to notice is that the soil literally glitters, due to the abundance<br />

of Lake County “diamonds,” tiny quartz fragments which are<br />

the remnants of volcanic activity from nearby Mt. Konocti, a now<br />

dormant volcano.<br />

Lake County <strong>Wine</strong> Auction, Sept. 17<br />

The Lake County <strong>Wine</strong> Alliance will hold its 12th annual Lake<br />

County <strong>Wine</strong> Auction, a gala benefit for the arts, health and community<br />

of Lake County, on Saturday, September 17, at Ceago Vinegarden,<br />

5115 East Highway 20, in Nice.<br />

<strong>This</strong> annual gala is a must-attend event with live and silent<br />

auctions, wine and gourmet foods from local purveyors and music.<br />

<strong>This</strong> year’s event is chaired by Bill Brunetti, a prominent Lakeport businessman;<br />

the evening’s auctioneers will be Shaun Hornby and<br />

Stephanie Green. The attire for the evening is <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> Chic.<br />

Attendees must be 21 years and older. Music will be provided by<br />

Twice <strong>As</strong> Good. U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson will be an<br />

honored special guest.<br />

Two ticket prices will be offered at this year’s auction. The Grand<br />

Tasting ticket will include an afternoon of wine and food tasting in the<br />

Ceago gardens, a commemorative wineglass and tasting plate and<br />

participation in the silent auction for $75 per person. <strong>This</strong> portion of<br />

the event will begin at 3 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. The Grand<br />

Tasting and Auction Reserve ticket will include all of the items listed<br />

for the Grand Tasting ticket as well as a gift tote, reserved seating for<br />

the dinner, the live auction and dancing for $150 per person. <strong>This</strong><br />

portion of the event will start at 3 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m.<br />

For information and tickets to the Lake County <strong>Wine</strong> Auction<br />

contact (866) 279-WINE, www.winealliance.org<br />

Taste Zins and other specialty wines in our<br />

historic farmhouse overlooking the vineyards<br />

12 New Releases<br />

Open Daily 10-5<br />

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Welcome to<br />

MONTEREY BAY AREA<br />

La Nebbia TO S.F.<br />

Domenico<br />

La Honda<br />

Woodside<br />

Kings<br />

84 Mountain<br />

Chaine dʼOr<br />

TO<br />

HALF MOON<br />

BAY<br />

1<br />

Michael<br />

Martella<br />

SKYLINE<br />

Thomas<br />

Fogarty<br />

BLVD.<br />

35<br />

BONNY DOON<br />

PAGE MILL RD.<br />

Mountain <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

280<br />

Ridge<br />

Naumann<br />

Picchetti<br />

Cooper-Garrod<br />

9<br />

TO<br />

S.F.<br />

San Francisco<br />

Bay<br />

101<br />

880<br />

680<br />

Hallcrest<br />

Organic <strong>Wine</strong> Works<br />

Heart oʼ the Mountain<br />

Roudon-Smith<br />

Beauregard<br />

Bruzzone<br />

Clos Tita<br />

Soquel<br />

Poetic<br />

17 Cellars Hunter Hill<br />

Oscalis<br />

Bargetto<br />

Aptos Creek<br />

Storrs Vinocruz<br />

Equinox<br />

Vino Prima<br />

Cava <strong>Wine</strong> Bar<br />

Pelican<br />

Armida Ranch<br />

MJA Vineyards<br />

Bonny Doon<br />

Copious <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Hillcrest Terrace<br />

Odonata<br />

Santa Cruz Mountain<br />

& Quinta Cruz<br />

Silver Mountain<br />

Sones Cellars<br />

Storrs <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Trout Gulch<br />

Vino Tabi<br />

Savannah-<br />

Chanelle<br />

JOSE<br />

85<br />

SOQUEL SAN<br />

SOQUEL DR.<br />

Monterey<br />

Bay<br />

Creekview J. Lohr<br />

/Sherman<br />

Pinder<br />

Travieso <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />

Ahlgren David Black Fleming Jenkins<br />

Bruce Ridge<br />

Muccigrosso<br />

Testarossa<br />

Big Basin<br />

P&M Staiger Byington<br />

MT. HERMON<br />

Cinnabar<br />

Big Basin<br />

9<br />

Zayante<br />

Regale<br />

Villa del<br />

Monte<br />

84<br />

17<br />

BURRELL SCHOOL<br />

MJA<br />

LOMA PRIETA<br />

Silver Mountain<br />

VINE HILL<br />

Nicholson<br />

Pleasant Valley<br />

Alfaro Family<br />

Vineyards<br />

1<br />

MAIN<br />

Windy<br />

Oaks<br />

Team Zin<br />

McKEAN<br />

TO<br />

LIVERMORE<br />

VALLEY<br />

RD.<br />

SAN<br />

Elkhorn Slough<br />

JUAN<br />

RD.<br />

MONTEREY<br />

Sycamore Creek<br />

Jason-Stephens<br />

Martin Ranch<br />

Hecker Pass<br />

E LAKE AVE<br />

156<br />

85<br />

Fernwood<br />

Cellars<br />

152<br />

UVAS RD.<br />

G8<br />

G11<br />

I n c l u d i n g MONTEREY • CARMEL • CARMEL VALLEY • HOLLISTER<br />

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • SALINAS • SANTA CLARA • LOS GATOS<br />

Fortino<br />

HECKER PASS RD<br />

WATSONVILLE<br />

RD<br />

River Run<br />

101<br />

Clos La<br />

Chance<br />

Kirigin<br />

Sarahʼs Vineyard<br />

Solis<br />

129<br />

Guglielmo<br />

Castilloʼs Hillside Shire<br />

Morgan Hills Cellars<br />

SANTA TERESA<br />

156<br />

Creekview Vineyards<br />

Satori Cellars<br />

Thomas Kruse<br />

Casa de Fruta<br />

Rapazzini<br />

25<br />

SAN JUAN CANYON<br />

BOLSA RD.<br />

UNION RD<br />

SAN FELIPE RD.<br />

SHORE RD.<br />

156<br />

Travelling from Monterey<br />

trAVel tiMe<br />

to MileS (Average) (Peak)<br />

Sonoma county 170 3 hrs 3-1/2 hrs<br />

Santa cruz 42 45 min 1-1/4 hrs<br />

San francisco 113 2 hrs 2-1/2 hrs<br />

Paso robles 116 2 hrs 2-1/4 hrs<br />

Santa Barbara 238 4 hrs 4-1/2 hrs<br />

trAVel TO tiMe<br />

to MileS (Average) SACRAMENTO (Peak)<br />

Monterey 42 45 5 min 1-1/4 hrs<br />

FAIRVIEW RD<br />

Travelling from Santa Cruz<br />

San francisco 73 1-1/4 hrs 1-3/4 hrs<br />

Paso robles 136 2-1/4 hrs 2-3/4 hrs<br />

Guerra Cellars<br />

Leal Estate<br />

P a c i f i c O c e a n<br />

P a c i f i c O c e a n<br />

CIENEGA RD<br />

A Taste of Monterey<br />

Bargetto<br />

Scheid<br />

Pierce Ranch<br />

Baywood Cellars<br />

Figge Cellars<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> from the Heart<br />

Tudor <strong>Wine</strong>s/<br />

Cima Collina<br />

Ventana<br />

Chateau Sinnet<br />

Galante Vineyards<br />

MORGAN WINERY<br />

1<br />

Boëtè<br />

(Valley Hills)<br />

Los Laureles Grade<br />

TO SAN LUIS OBISPO<br />

AND<br />

SANTA BARBARA<br />

COUNTY<br />

Hearst Castle<br />

CAC H AGUA RD.<br />

TASSARAJA RD<br />

68<br />

101<br />

National<br />

Steinbeck<br />

Center<br />

A Taste<br />

of Monterey<br />

Hammond Vineyards<br />

Marilyn Remark <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

RIVER RD.<br />

Chateau<br />

Julien G16 Heller Estate<br />

Pessagno<br />

Jouillian Vineyards<br />

Talbott Vineyard<br />

Boekenoogen<br />

Georis<br />

Joyce Vineyards/Chateau Christina<br />

Otter Cove & Carmel Hills<br />

Bernardus<br />

Boekenoogen<br />

Chateau Sinnet<br />

Parsonage<br />

CARMEL<br />

VALLEY<br />

RD.<br />

Sycamore Cellars<br />

De Tierra<br />

Talbott Vineyards<br />

HAHN SLH ESTATES<br />

ARROYO SECO<br />

FOOTHILL RD.<br />

101<br />

Paraiso Vineyards<br />

Manzoni<br />

Ray Franscioni<br />

Wrath<br />

RD.<br />

Scheid<br />

Hobson<br />

146<br />

Ventana<br />

DeRose<br />

Pietra Santa<br />

Calera <strong>Wine</strong> Co.<br />

Enz Flint<br />

Summerayne LIMEKILN<br />

Pinnacles<br />

National<br />

Monument<br />

25<br />

5<br />

64<br />

TO SAN LUIS OBISPO AND<br />

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY<br />

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST<br />

Consumers Choose Santa Cruz Mountains <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

There is no question that average wine consumers and professional<br />

people who work in the wine trade have different tastes in wine.<br />

Consumer judges at this year’s Santa Cruz Mountains Commercial<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Competition rated 41 wines as gold medal quality including<br />

eight wines at 95 points or higher. Judges from the wine trade chose<br />

17 wines for gold medals. Their combined scores brought 15 Santa<br />

Cruz Mountains wineries the precious first place medal.<br />

Everyone has different tastes. Opening up 1/3 of the positions to<br />

consumer judges has changed the game. “Judges from the trade have<br />

always been conservative at this competition,” said Chief Judge John<br />

Hibble. They may have developed a certain expectation of what they<br />

think a particular varietal should taste like. The Santa Cruz Mountains<br />

is one of the best places in the western hemisphere to grow wine<br />

grapes and it produces wines which are different from Napa and<br />

Sonoma, more like France. The cooler climate produces wines which<br />

are leaner and more balanced with lower alcohols. Local consumers<br />

obviously like the difference.<br />

The difference between male and female judge’s scores are not quite<br />

as dramatic. The scores from ladies, (both trade and consumers), rated<br />

47 wines deserving of a gold medal with seven of those above 95<br />

points, and giving the Woodside Vineyards 2008 Kings Mountain<br />

Cabernet, Santa Cruz Mountains 99 points. The men chose 32 wines<br />

to be of gold medal quality. By combining all of the judge’s choices,<br />

what they agreed on were the cream of the crop, 15 wonderful local<br />

wines worth buying for the most special occasions and for everyday.<br />

Judges from the wine trade are wine buyers for restaurants and<br />

retail stores, wholesalers and educators. Consumer judges are chosen<br />

by lottery from local wine clubs.<br />

The “Best of Show” wine was Martin Ranch <strong>Wine</strong>ry 2009 Malbec,<br />

Santa Clara Valley, Therese Vineyards, Dos Ninas, which also scored<br />

the highest combined points in the competition. The “Best of Show”<br />

competition is between the winning wine in each of ten categories,<br />

(such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, other reds, dessert, etc.).<br />

The “Best Santa Cruz Mountains White” wine was Black Ridge<br />

Vineyards Estate 2009 Viognier. The “Best Santa Cruz Mountains Red”<br />

wine was Byington <strong>Wine</strong>ry & Vineyard 2007 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz<br />

Mountains, Estate Block 4.<br />

<strong>This</strong> year’s competition was between 158 wines from 34 local<br />

wineries and is the official competition for the Santa Cruz County Fair.<br />

The results are posted on scmwa.com.<br />

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MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Dining in the Vines with Hahn Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />

Dining in the Vines - Farm to Fork Series<br />

September 12th, Reception at 5pm, Dinner 6pm-8pm<br />

Come enjoy the full moon among the vines and celebrate the<br />

beginning of harvest with Chef Brian Overhauser. The four-course<br />

seasonal pairing menu will focus on using all local products grown or<br />

raised within a 50-mile radius. All of Chefs culinary creations will<br />

highlight the wines from Hahn’s newest release. Come and be<br />

pampered by the friendly staff at the Vineyard House set high above<br />

the valley floor. Space is limited To RSVP call (831) 678-4555 or email<br />

Melanie@hahnestates.com<br />

Nicolaus (“Nicky”) and Gaby Hahn discovered their love for California<br />

wines in the mid ’70s, eventually purchasing two neighboring<br />

Monterey County horse and cattle ranches that had been converted to<br />

vineyard property. It was there that first Smith & Hook <strong>Wine</strong>ry and<br />

then Hahn Estates <strong>Wine</strong>ry were established.<br />

The estate is naturally elegant, situated against the magnificent<br />

backdrop of the Santa Lucia Mountains. From the Hahn SLH Estate<br />

Visitor Center which is open daily, guests can taste several wines while<br />

enjoying views across the expansive Salinas Valley. It’s the history at the<br />

Hahn SLH Estate, however, that is the foundation of the setting.<br />

It was Nicky Hahn, the “Grandfather of the Santa Lucia Highlands,”<br />

who in 1988 sent a letter to neighboring vintners advocating a new<br />

wine appellation. Ultimately his pioneering effort led to the creation in<br />

1991 of the “Santa Lucia Highlands AVA,” now one of this most<br />

exciting, sought and highly-lauded U.S. wine appellations. Today,<br />

Hahn Family <strong>Wine</strong>s, still family-owned and operated, includes Nicky<br />

and Gaby’s son Philip Hahn and daughter Dr. Caroline Hahn who are<br />

active and prominent in the winery.<br />

Intensely involved in the evolution of the region, the Hahn SLH<br />

Estate is now keenly focused on producing Pinot Noir. The Hahn<br />

Family now owns 650 Santa Lucia Highlands vineyard acres, with 400<br />

of those acres planted to Pinot Noir at elevations that range from 200<br />

to 1,200 feet. These meticulously planted hillside vineyards produce<br />

the grapes used to create the estate wines.<br />

With ownership of more than 1,000 vineyard acres in Monterey,<br />

this leading winery became certified sustainable through the Sustainability<br />

in Practice (SIP) Vineyard Certification Program. Hahn practices<br />

sustainability through its dedication to its employee’s well being,<br />

long time dedication to environmental stewardship and diligent<br />

farming practices.<br />

In addition, because wine is always elevated with food, Hahn SLH<br />

Estate has tapped Chef Overhauser to develop the first fully integrated<br />

culinary program in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Chef Overhauser is<br />

keenly focused upon fresh and local ingredients from within thirty<br />

miles of the wine estate. Hahn SLH Estate will soon feature “The<br />

Kitchen,” a state-of-the-art culinary center highlighting the best of the<br />

Santa Lucia Highlands and the Salinas Valley.<br />

Hahn SLH Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry produces a broad portfolio of California<br />

wines ranging from the Ultra-Premium Lucienne and Hahn SLH<br />

Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s from the Santa Lucia Highlands to the distinctive Hahn<br />

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | LIVERMORE<br />

Las Positas Vineyards Opens <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Tasting Room<br />

The Maier Family announced the grand opening<br />

of their new winery and tasting room in Livermore<br />

on August 14. The address of the winery is 1828<br />

Wetmore Road, located near the junction of Wetmore<br />

and Arroyo Roads.Currently, Las Positas Vineyards<br />

offers the following wines for tasting and sale:<br />

• 2007 Petite Sirah – Casa de Viñas Covarrubias<br />

Vineyard<br />

• 2008 Livermore Valley Barbera<br />

• 2007 Chardonnay – Maier Family Vineyard<br />

• 2008 Chardonnay from the Maier Family Vineyard<br />

• 2009 Chardonnay from the Maier Family Vineyard<br />

• 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon – Casa de Viñas Covarrubias Vineyard<br />

• 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon – Casa de Viñas Covarrubias Vineyard<br />

<strong>This</strong> year, Las Positas Vineyards wines have been honored with<br />

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including a gold medal from the California State Fair for the 2008<br />

Barbera.<br />

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NAPA VALLEY<br />

A Dozen Vintners – tasting room, 3000 highway 29 north, St. helena; 707 967-0666 open daily 10-5<br />

ACACIA VNYD – 2750 las Amigas road, napa; 707 226-9991 x2 open by appointment only: Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4<br />

Acme Fine <strong>Wine</strong>s– 1080 fulton ln, St. helena; 888 963-0440 Daily 9:30-5<br />

Adastra – 2545 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 255-4818<br />

Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley road, St. helena; 707 965-2675<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Ahnfeldt <strong>Wine</strong>s – Uncorked at oxbow tasting room, 605 first St. napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,tue 12-8<br />

Allora Vineyards – 3244 ehlers lane, St. helena; 707 963-6071<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee lane @ highway 29, rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6<br />

Altamura Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1700 Wooden Valley rd, napa; 707 253-2000<br />

Amizetta – 1099 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-1460<br />

Ancien – napa; 707 255-3908<br />

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards – 680 rossi road, St. helena; 707 963-8600<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 Big ranch road, napa; 1-877-386-5070 open daily 10-5<br />

Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours: Public tours daily at 11am & 2 pm (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs<br />

Antica Napa Valley –3700 Soda canyon, napa; 707 257-8700<br />

Ardente <strong>Wine</strong>ry –2929 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 226-7669<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 inglewood Ave, St. helena; 707 963-4334 open daily 10-5<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Food Pairing<br />

Ariel Vineyards – 1312 town center, napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3<br />

Arkenstone Vineyards –335 West lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020<br />

Arns – 601 Muno road, St. helena; 707 963-3429<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

ARTESA – 1345 henry road, napa; 707 224-1668 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Gift Items, Children OK; Call for <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings<br />

AUGUST BRIGGS – 333 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4912 fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-thu 10-4<br />

B CELLARS – 400 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 709-8787 open daily 10-5<br />

Back Room <strong>Wine</strong>s – 1000 Main Street, napa; 707-226-1378 Mon-Wed, Sat 10-7, thu-fri 10-8, Sun 12-7<br />

BALDACCI FAMILY – 6236 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-9261 open daily 10-4<br />

Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-7919<br />

Barlow Vineyards – 4411Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-8742<br />

Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7075<br />

open daily 10-5 by appt<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

BEAULIEU VINEYARDS (BV) – 1960 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-5233 open daily 10-5<br />

Beau Vigne – 6795 Washington St, Yountville; 707 947-7058 Mon-fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 10-8<br />

Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-1774<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Bell <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 open daily 10-4<br />

Benessere <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1010 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-5853 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Food Pairings<br />

BENNETT LANE – 3340 hwy 128, calistoga; 877 MAX-nAPA open daily 10-5:30<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

BERINGER VINEYARDS<br />

COME SEE THE RESTORED RHINE HOUSE!<br />

Tours & Tasting Daily 10:00-5:00<br />

Call ahead to schedule tours & private tastings, 866-708-9463<br />

2 for 1 Reserve <strong>Wine</strong> Tasting in the Rhine House with this ad<br />

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Bialla Vineyards – 4088 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 415 606-6629<br />

Bighorn Cellars – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569<br />

Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook ln, napa; 707 321-0866<br />

Black Cordon Vnyds – 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860<br />

open by appointment only<br />

fri-Sat 11-4, tue-thu by appt<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado trail, napa; 707 253-1400 open daily 10-5<br />

Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

Boeschen – 3242 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-3674<br />

open by appointment only<br />

BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS – 1075 Buchli Station road, napa; 707 252-9065, 800-654-wine open daily 10:30-5:30<br />

Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets.<br />

Bounty Hunter Rare <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976<br />

Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight<br />

Bourassa – 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Boyd Family – 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Bravante Vineyards – 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4<br />

Brookdale Vineyards – napa; 707 258-1454<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Brown Estate – 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435<br />

limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays<br />

Budge Brown’s Cleavage Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry –6307 Pope Valley rd, Pope Valley; 888-295-1280 By appointment daily<br />

Buehler – 820 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-2155<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Buoncristiani <strong>Wine</strong> – P. o. Box 6946, napa; 707 259-1681<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Burgess Cellars –1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cade <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 360 howell Mountain rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. helena; 707 963-7181<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cain – 3800 langtry road, St. helena; 707 963-1616<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-5222<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Calafia Cellars – 629 fulton lane, St. helena; 707 963-0114<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Caldwell – 270 Kreuzer lane, napa; 707 255-1294<br />

tours/tasting by appointment<br />

Cali 351 – 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-6200<br />

open by appointment only<br />

CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 lincoln Ave, #2 calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6<br />

Cardinale Estate – tasting room, 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-2643 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Casa Nuestra <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 3451 Silverado trail no, St. helena; 707 963-5783 open daily 10-5<br />

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 north St. helena hwy (hwy 39), calistoga; 707 942-8200<br />

Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry & Cave Tours, reservation recommended<br />

open daily 9:30-6<br />

Caymus Vineyards – 8700 conn creek rd, rutherford; 707 967-3010<br />

open daily by appointment<br />

Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, napa; 707 226-6445 Sun-Wed 11-6, thu-Sat till 11-8<br />

Celani Family Vineyards – 2230 Big ranch rd, napa; 877 ArDore1<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-7136<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Charbay <strong>Wine</strong>ry & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn rd; St. helena; 707 963-9327 open daily 10-4<br />

CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena; 707 967-2229 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Charnu – St. helena; 707 963-6045<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Charter Oak <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 831 charter oak Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2298<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs road, St. helena; 707 963-1284<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-5472<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Chateau Montelena – 1429 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-5105 open daily 9:30-4<br />

Chimney Rock <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5350 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2641 open daily 10-5<br />

Clif Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. helena; 707 968-0625<br />

open daily 10-5 by appointment<br />

Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille cross rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 open daily 10-4<br />

Clos Du Val – 5330 Silverado trail, napa; 800 993-9463 open daily 10-5<br />

Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal ln, calistoga; 707 942-4981 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Conn Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 8711 Silverado trail, St. helena; 1-800-793-7960 open Sat 11-5, Sun-fri 11-4<br />

Constant-Diamond – 2121 Diamond Mountain rd, calistoga; 707 942-0707<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Continuum Estate – 1677 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8100∆66<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Corison <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 987 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-0826<br />

open daily 10-5 by appointment<br />

CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE – 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802<br />

Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong> Tours, Food Pairings<br />

open daily 10-4:30<br />

CORNERSTONE CELLARS – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 945-0388 open daily 10-7<br />

Cosentino – 7415 St. helena hwy, Yountville; 707-921-2896 open daily 10-6<br />

Covenant <strong>Wine</strong>s – 1241 Adams St, St. helena; 707 963-3887<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Crocker & Starr – St. helena; 707-967-9111<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cuvaison Estate – 4500 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-2468 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5<br />

Cuvaison Estate – 1221 Duhig road, carneros (between napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 by appt<br />

Darioush <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4240 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2345 open daily 10:30- 5<br />

David Arthur – 1521 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-5190<br />

open by appointment only<br />

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Del Bondio <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Delectus <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252<br />

open daily by appointment<br />

Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189<br />

open by appointment only<br />

DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101<br />

Gifts, Children OK, <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more<br />

open daily 10-6<br />

Domaine Chandon – 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5<br />

Dominari – 620 trancas Street, napa; 707-226-1600<br />

open by appointment only, 10am-4:30pm<br />

Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 lodi lane, St. helena; 707 963-7108 open by appointment, 10-4<br />

Dutch Henry <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4300 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5771 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope canyon rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463<br />

open appointment by only<br />

Eagle Trace– 680 rossi rd, St. helena; 707 963-4665<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Eeden <strong>Wine</strong>s– 3505 Spring Mountain rd., St. helena; 707 337-5526<br />

open by appointment only<br />

EHLERS ESTATE<br />

Join us in our historic stone building salon and beautiful olive grove.<br />

Open daily, 9:30-4:30 – $25 for a current flight tasting<br />

Enjoy our limited production 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (95 points)<br />

All proceeds benefit cardiovascular research.<br />

For reservations, call 707-963-5972<br />

3222 ehlers lane, St. helena | for reservations, call 707.963.5972<br />

DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARD<br />

eSt. 1860 - JUSt 400 cASeS/YeAr ProDUceD<br />

Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting.<br />

Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery.<br />

Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome.<br />

open <strong>Week</strong>ends, friday through Monday 11 -4<br />

825 fulton lane, St. helena • 707-967-0719 • www.Davidfulton<strong>Wine</strong>ry.com<br />

El Molino <strong>Wine</strong>ry – St. helena; 707 963-6021<br />

<strong>Week</strong>days by appointment only<br />

Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 rutherford road, rutherford; 707 963-6067 open daily 10-6<br />

Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson rd, napa; 707 255-0504<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Elyse – 2100 hoffman ln, napa; 707 944-2900<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Envy <strong>Wine</strong>s – 1170 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-4670 Sun-thu 10:30-4:30, fri-Sat 11-5:30<br />

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707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com<br />

Failla – 3530 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-0530<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Falcor – 2511 napa corporate Dr, Ste 115, napa; 888-402-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 10-5<br />

Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, oakville; 707 944-2861 open by appointment only 10-3<br />

Farella – 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Fleury Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 950 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 967-8333<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Flora Springs <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723<br />

open by appointment only<br />

FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

open daily 10-6<br />

Fontanella Family – 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4<br />

Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5<br />

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area<br />

open daily 10-5<br />

Frazier <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107<br />

open by appointment<br />

Freemark Abbey – 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5<br />

Frog’s Leap – 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704<br />

open by appointment only<br />

G Cook – 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760<br />

open by appointment only<br />

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Gargiulo – 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770<br />

Gemella <strong>Wine</strong>s – napa; 707 261-9855<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Girard <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 open daily 11-7<br />

Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 open daily 10-4:30<br />

GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 open daily 9:30-4:30<br />

Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings<br />

Groth – 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290<br />

Guffy – 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532<br />

Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7<br />

HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong> Tours<br />

Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Hall St. Helena – 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 open daily 10-5:30<br />

Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified forest rd, St. helena; 707 942-6760<br />

Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-4269<br />

HdV <strong>Wine</strong>s – 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121<br />

Heibel Ranch Vineyards – Pope Valley; 707 968-9289<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Heitz Cellars Tasting Room – 436 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-3542 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Helena <strong>View</strong> Johnston – 3500 highway 128, calistoga; 707 942-4956<br />

Hendry – 3104 redwood Dr, napa; 707 226-8320<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

HESS COLLECTION – 4411 redwood rd, napa; 707 255-1144 open daily 10-5:30<br />

Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 open daily 10-6<br />

Honig Vineyards – 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618<br />

open daily by appointment<br />

Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30<br />

Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675<br />

Hunnicutt <strong>Wine</strong>s –3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Ilona Howell Mountain –tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only<br />

J. Kirkwood <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1020 Borrette lane, napa open by appointment only<br />

James Cole – 5014 Silverado trail, napa; 707 251-9905<br />

James Creek – 2249 James creek rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646<br />

Jarvis <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280<br />

Jax –3468 hwy 128, calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102<br />

Jericho Canyon Vnyd – 3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 open daily 10-6<br />

Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm<br />

Jocelyn Lonen <strong>Wine</strong>ry – napa; 1-800-255-5280<br />

John Anthony Vineyards – 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open daily 10-2am<br />

JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 taplin rd, St. helena; 707 963-2745<br />

Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment<br />

Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment<br />

Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30<br />

JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 open daily by appointment only 10-4<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed<br />

Juicebox – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 open daily by appointment only 9-5<br />

Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners)<br />

Kapcsandy Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804<br />

Keenan – 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177<br />

Keever – 26 Vineyard <strong>View</strong> Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ry open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Kelham – 360 Zinfandel ln; St. helena; 707 963-2000<br />

Kelly Fleming <strong>Wine</strong>s – 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849<br />

Kenefick Ranch – 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004<br />

Kent Rasmussen – 1001 Silverado trail So, St. helena; 7070 963-5667<br />

Kenzo Estate – 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 254-7572<br />

Krupp Brothers – 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198<br />

Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 302-2209<br />

Ladera – 150 White cottage rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Laird Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5055 Solano Ave., napa; 707 257-0360 open daily 10-5<br />

Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 larkmead ln, calistoga; 707 942-0167 open daily by appointment only 10-4<br />

Lava Vine – 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9500 open daily 10-5<br />

Lindstrom – 5994 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-6289<br />

Lokoya – 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-1968<br />

exclusive tastings by appoinment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-4555 open daily 11-6<br />

LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. helena hwy So. (hwy 29 ), St. helena; 707 968-3361 open daily 10-6<br />

Gift Items; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong> Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings<br />

Luis Ochoa Family – 1307 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 341-6780<br />

open daily 11-6:30; winery by appt<br />

Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2474 open daily 10-5<br />

Madonna Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5400 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 255-8864 open daily 10-5<br />

Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 n. St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-6577 open daily by appointment 10-4<br />

MAHONEY VINEYARDS – taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 112-7<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK fri-Sat 12-9<br />

Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open thu-Sun 11-5<br />

Marita’s Vineyard – napa; 707 259-5313<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-5292 open daily 11-5<br />

Maroon <strong>Wine</strong>s – napa; 707 257-3040<br />

Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-8490<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room – 7l4 first St, napa 707 255-0658 open thu-Mon 11-5:30<br />

Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 lokoya rd, napa; 707 224-4030<br />

McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 252-0186<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-7777 open daily 10-6:30<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK<br />

Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong> Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

Michael Mondavi Family – 1285 Dealy lane, napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-thu 12-5, fri-Sun 11-5<br />

Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage canyon rd, rutherford; 707 225-4367<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-0758 open daily 10-5:30<br />

Miner Family – 7850 Silverado trail, oakville; 707 944-9500 open daily 11-5<br />

MJA – 647 greenfield rd, St. helena; 707 963-3394<br />

Modus Operandi Cellars – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 530 219-6199<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong> Tours, Food Pairings<br />

Moss Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6015 Steele rd, napa; 707 252-1295<br />

Mount Veeder <strong>Wine</strong>ry – Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado trail, rutherford; 800 MUM-nAPA open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong> Tours<br />

MurphyVineyards – 395 crane Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2516<br />

Myriad – St. helena; 707 287-1630<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-2565 open daily 10-6<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK<br />

Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-8011<br />

Neal Family Vineyards – 716 liparita rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800<br />

Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-9000<br />

Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-8840<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Nichelini <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2950 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-0717<br />

Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 967-9600<br />

Nord Estate – Yountville; 707 945-1094<br />

<strong>Week</strong>ends 10-5, weekdays by appointment<br />

open daily by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

O’Brien Estate – 1200 orchard Ave, napa; 707 252-8463 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5<br />

O’Shaughnessy Estate – Angwin, 707 965-2898<br />

Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado trail, napa; 707-944-9665<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

Olabisi – 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 12-5:30<br />

OnThEdge – 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8<br />

Opus One – 7900 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-9442<br />

Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. helena; 707 967-9179<br />

Outpost Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s – Angwin; 707 965-1718<br />

open daily by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Page <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6<br />

– 520 california Blvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 open by appointment only<br />

Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 hagen road, napa; 707 226-5587<br />

Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7504<br />

Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-0689<br />

Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer rd, oakville; 707 944-1683<br />

Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Patz & Hall – 851 napa Valley corporate Way, Ste A, napa; 707 265-7700 open Wed-Sun 10-4<br />

Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-0770<br />

Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 933-8352<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Peju – 8466 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-3600 open daily 10-6<br />

Peter Franus <strong>Wine</strong> Company – napa; 707 945-0542<br />

Pheonix – 3175 Dry creek road, napa; 877 374-6364<br />

open by appointment only<br />

By advance appointment only<br />

Phifer Pavitt <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4660 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4787 tastings by appointment Mon-Sat 11 & 1<br />

Piña Napa Valley – 8060 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 738-9328 open daily by appointment 10-4<br />

Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-9777 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

PlumpJack <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 620 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 945-1220 open daily 10-4<br />

Pope Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6613 Pope Valley rd, napa; 707 965-1246<br />

Porter Family Vineyards – napa; 707 265-7980<br />

open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt<br />

open by appointment only<br />

PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Children & Pets OK<br />

Pride Mountain <strong>Wine</strong>s – 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949<br />

open by appointment<br />

PROVENANCE – 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 open daily 10-5<br />

Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601<br />

Quixote – 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 open daily 10-4<br />

Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong> Tours<br />

Regusci <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5584 Silverado trail, napa; 707 254-0403 open daily 10-5<br />

Relic – St. helena; 707 967-9380<br />

Revana Family – 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814<br />

Reverie <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

REYNOLDS FAMILY – 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 open daily 10-5<br />

Rios <strong>Wine</strong> – 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 open daily 10:30-6:30<br />

Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661<br />

Road 31 <strong>Wine</strong> Co – napa; 707 649-1200<br />

RAZI WINERY<br />

With a boutique-winery touch, on the Silverado Trail…<br />

“Everything we know is in the bottle.”<br />

Schedule a tasting daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm<br />

3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley • (707) 224-4299<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

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Robert Biale – 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555<br />

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open by appointment<br />

Robert Craig <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4<br />

Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177<br />

open by appointment<br />

Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. helena hwy 29, oakville; 707 968-2001 open daily 10-5<br />

Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-8004<br />

open by appointment<br />

ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado trail, no, St. helena; 707 963-5170 open daily 10-5<br />

Round Pond <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 886 rutherford rd, rutherford; 1-877-963-9364<br />

By appointment<br />

Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 968-1161 open daily 10-5<br />

Rudd <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 500 oakville cross rd, oakville; 707 944-8577<br />

Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. helena; 707 967-8025<br />

Rustridge Ranch – 2910 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9353<br />

open tues-Sat by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-0544 open daily 10-4:30<br />

RUTHERFORD HILL – 200 rutherford hill rd, rutherford; 707 963-1871 open daily 10-5<br />

Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 968-3200 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money road, oakville; 707 944-1305 open daily by appointment 10-4<br />

Saintsbury – 1500 los carneros Ave, napa; 707 252-0592<br />

Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. helena; 707 963-5105<br />

Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5889<br />

Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-1980<br />

School House Vineyards – 3549 langtry rd, St. helena; 707 963-4240<br />

open Mon-Sat by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg rd, calistoga; 707 942-2414 open daily by appointment 10-4<br />

Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt rd, St. helena; 707 963-4882<br />

Sciandri Family – 50 Kreuse canyon rd, coombsville/napa; 707 277-4999 x3<br />

Seavey Vineyard – 1310 conn Valley rd, St. helena; 707 963-8339<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. helena hwy 29, rutherford; 707 944-2945 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong> Tours, Food Pairings<br />

Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2877<br />

Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-1154<br />

Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-5990<br />

Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, napa; 707 299-3930<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-thu by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Silver Oak Cellars – 915 oakville crossroad, oakville; 1-800-273-8809 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5<br />

Silverado Trail <strong>Wine</strong> Studio – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569<br />

fri & Sat 11-4, thu-tue by appt<br />

Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-1770 open daily 10-5<br />

Sky Vineyards – 1500 lokoya rd, napa; 707 935-1391<br />

Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-2283<br />

Sodaro Estate – 24 Blue oak lane, napa; 707 812-4848<br />

Somerston Ranch Tasting Room – 6490 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-8200<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Daily 10am-10pm<br />

Somerston Vineyards – 3450 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8414 Daily 10-4<br />

Spelletich Cellars – 425 gateway rd W, napa; 707 363-5757<br />

Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0134<br />

Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 967-4188<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

St. Helena <strong>Wine</strong> Center – 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5<br />

St. Helena <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463<br />

ST. CLEMENT<br />

“BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY” & “LOCAL WINEMAKER”<br />

Two Years in a Row<br />

2 for 1 on any tasting including Single Vineyard Tasting<br />

Save up to $25<br />

2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-5pm<br />

707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com<br />

open by appointment<br />

ST. SUPÉRY – 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 open daily 10-5<br />

Stag’s Leap <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Stagecoach Vineyard – 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198<br />

Staglin Family – 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477<br />

Stags’ Leap <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441<br />

Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-7272<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

By advance appointment only<br />

open daily 10:30-4:30 by appt<br />

STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Mon-fri 10:30-5<br />

Self-Guided <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Sat-Sun 10-5<br />

Stoneheath <strong>Wine</strong>ry – napa; 707 257-0701<br />

open by appointment<br />

Stonehedge <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1004 clinton St, napa; 707 256-4444 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sat 12-8<br />

Stony Hill Vineyard – call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636<br />

Storybook Mountain – 3835 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-5310<br />

Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-9646<br />

open Mon-fri 9-5 by appt only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open daily 10-5 by appointment<br />

SUMMERS ESTATE – 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga; 707 942-5508 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings<br />

Summit Lake – 2000 Summit lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488<br />

open by appointment<br />

SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-3104 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings<br />

Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley ln, rutherford; 707 967-3500<br />

Tallulah <strong>Wine</strong>s – 1043 Vallejo St, napa; 707 843-1823<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Tamber Bey Vnyds – 1234 Adams St, St. helena; 707 968-5345 open daily 10-6<br />

TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 first Street, napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9<br />

Tasting Room, The – at the napa <strong>Wine</strong> co, 40 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 848-9630 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Taylor Family Vineyards –5991 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-3593<br />

Tayson Pierce Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s – 699 S. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-9780<br />

Teachworth – 4451 St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-8432<br />

Tedeschi Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2779 grant St. calistoga; 707 337-5526<br />

Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-8340<br />

The Terraces – 1450 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-1707<br />

Tofanelli Family – 1212 Pine St, calistoga; 707 942-6504<br />

Tom Eddy – 3870 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-4267<br />

open by appointment<br />

By appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

Toolbox <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7<br />

Tournesol <strong>Wine</strong> – napa; 707 287-7557<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Trahan <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 11-6<br />

Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 oak Knoll Ave, napa; 707 255-7700 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 967-8027<br />

Trespass Vineyard – 1859 hillview Place, St. helena; 707 963-0804<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Trinchero Family Estates – 3070 n. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 1-800-473-4454 open daily 10-5<br />

Trinitas Cellars – at the Meritage resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, napa; 707 251-3012 open daily 11-7<br />

Tristant – 1012 Bale ln, calistoga; 707 942-0600<br />

Truchard – 3234 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 253-7153<br />

Tudal <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1015 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-3947<br />

Tulocay – 1426 coombsville rd, napa; 707 255-4064<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

TURNBULL WINE CELLARS – 8210 highway 29, oakville; 707 963-5839 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; (707) 942-7122 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5<br />

Ubuntu Annex – tasting room, 1130 Main St, napa; 707 251-5656<br />

Mon-Wed 12-6, thu-fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-8 by appt<br />

Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 first St, napa; 707 927-5864 open daily 12-8<br />

V Madrone – 3199 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-3573<br />

open by appointment<br />

V <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 open daily 10-7<br />

V. SATTUI WINERY – corner hwy 29 & White ln, St. helena; 707 963-7774 open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5)<br />

Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours<br />

VALLEY GATE VINEYARDS– 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 ext. 127 open daily 10-5<br />

Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-0130<br />

open daily 10-6 by appointment<br />

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Varozza Vineyards – 514 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0331<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Velo Vino – pour clif <strong>Wine</strong>s, 709 Main St, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-6<br />

Venge – 4708 Silverado trail, napa; 707 942-9100<br />

Verismo <strong>Wine</strong>s – 100 rapp ln, napa; 707 944 <strong>Wine</strong> (9463)<br />

Wed-Sun by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Vermeil – 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8<br />

Viader <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1120 Deer Park rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110<br />

Vinoce & Twenty Rows – 880 Vallejo Street, napa; 707 265-7750<br />

Vincent Arroyo <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2361 greenwood Ave, calistoga; 707 942-6995<br />

Vine Cliff <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 7400 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364<br />

Vineyard 29 – 2929 St helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-9292<br />

Vineyard 7 & 8 – 4028 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963.9425<br />

VinRoc – napa; 707 265-0943<br />

open by advance appointment<br />

tue-Sat 11-5, Sun & Mon by appt<br />

open daily 10-4:30 by appointment<br />

open daily 10-5 by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Mon-fri 10-2 by appointment<br />

open by appointment<br />

Vintner’s Collective – 1245 Main St, napa; 707 255-7150 open daily 11-6<br />

Volker Eisele Family – 3080 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9485<br />

Volta <strong>Wine</strong>– 3108 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 501-4060<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. rd, calistoga; 707 942-0930 open by appointment 10:30-4:30<br />

W. H. Smith– 1307 lincoln Avenue, Suite B, calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun, Mon, tue, thu 10-5, fri-Sat 10-6:30<br />

WATERSTONE – taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK<br />

Waugh Cellars – napa; 888-883-<strong>Wine</strong> (9463)<br />

Wermuth <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 3942 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5924<br />

Whetstone <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 254-0600<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open ralph is there<br />

open by appointment<br />

White Cottage Ranch – 555 college Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 open by appointment 10-5<br />

WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. helena hwy S. (hwy 29), St. helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 open daily 10-5:45<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours<br />

White Rock Vineyard – napa<br />

William Cole Vnyds – 2849 Saint helena hwy north, St. helena; 707 963-6100<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open daily 11-5<br />

WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak road, napa; 707 265-3024<br />

Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs<br />

open daily 10-5 by appt<br />

WINE GARAGE – 1020 foothill Blvd (hwy 29), calistoga; 707 942-5332 open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30<br />

<strong>Wine</strong>ries of Napa Valley – 1285 napa town center, napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-tue 11-7, Wed-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7<br />

Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder rd, napa; 707 265-8798<br />

Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall ln, St. helena; 707 967-8046<br />

X <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1405 2nd Street, napa; 707 204-9522<br />

Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 redwood rd, napa; 707-226-1800<br />

Young Ridge Estate – 1200 thompson Ave, napa; 707 265-8400<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open daily by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Z-52 – Poured at taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9<br />

Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 lake county hwy; calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30<br />

ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 963-5188 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, <strong>Wine</strong> Pairings<br />

SONOMA COUNTY<br />

A. Rafanelli <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4685 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1385 open by appointment only<br />

Acorn <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Adobe Road <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 open by appointment only<br />

– 481 1st Street, Sonoma; 707 939-7967 Mon-fri 10:30-6:30, Sat-Sun11:30-7<br />

Adrian Fog – healdsburg; 707 431-1174<br />

Akoma Zoume – 3030 cavedale rd, glen ellen; 707 481-7377<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 707 433-9154 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Food Pairings<br />

Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7209 open daily 10-5<br />

Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9200 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Amphora <strong>Wine</strong>s – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-7767 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Arbios/Praxis – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900<br />

open daily 11am-6pm<br />

Archipel – 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5<br />

Arista <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5<br />

ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5<br />

Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings<br />

Arnot-Roberts – healdsburg; 707 820-1383<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Arrowood Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30<br />

<strong>As</strong>ti <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 26150 <strong>As</strong>ti rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5<br />

Atascadero Creek – 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040<br />

By appointment only<br />

Audelssa Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry– 13750 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 933-8514 open daily 11-5<br />

Balletto – 5700 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 568-2455 open daily 10-5<br />

B. R. COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 800-330-4064 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, <strong>Wine</strong> Pairings<br />

B Wise Vnyds – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791<br />

Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Battaglini <strong>Wine</strong>s – 2948 Piner rd, Santa rosa; 707 578-4091<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Bella Vnyds & <strong>Wine</strong> Caves – 9711 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-9171 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Benovia <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 339 hartman rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-4441<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Benziger Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1883 london ranch rd, glen ellen; 707 935-4046 open daily 10-5<br />

Bevan Cellars – 3900 Matanzas creek ln, Santa rosa; 707 332-2918<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Bluenose <strong>Wine</strong>s – Poured at hudson Street <strong>Wine</strong>ries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5<br />

Boisset Taste of Terroir – 320 center St, healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5:30, thu-Sat 10:30-9<br />

Bonneau Family – carneros Deli, 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420<br />

open daily 11-6:30 (5 in winter)<br />

Bradford Mountain – Poured at cellars of Sonoma, 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10<br />

Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown <strong>Wine</strong>: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7<br />

Brutocao Cellars – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791<br />

Bucklin Old Hill Ranch – 8 old hill ranch rd; glen ellen 707 933-1726<br />

Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

By appointment<br />

Buena Vista <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 18000 old <strong>Wine</strong>ry rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 open daily 10-5<br />

C. Donatiello – healdsburg; 707 431-4442 open by appointment only<br />

Camellia Cellars – 57 front St., healdsburg; 707 433-1290 open daily 11-6<br />

Captûre – healdsburg; 707 395-0457<br />

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Carol Shelton – 3354-B coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 575-3441 open by appt, 11-4<br />

Cass <strong>Wine</strong>ry – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

CELLAR DOOR – 1395 Broadway, Suite e, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thur-Mon 11-6,tue-Wed 4-6<br />

Cellars of Sonoma – 133 fourth Street, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10<br />

Chalk Hill – 10300 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 657-4837 open daily 10-4<br />

CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 first St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 open daily 11-6<br />

Chasseur – Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 By appointment only fri 10 & 2<br />

Chateau Felice – 10603 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 836-9011<br />

open Daily 10:30am -5:30pm / 60 Bonneau road, Sonoma<br />

(707) 996-4188 / www.anabawines.com<br />

Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt<br />

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By appointment only<br />

CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-8243 open daily 11-5<br />

Picnic Area<br />

Clarbec – 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012<br />

open by appointment only<br />

CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 open daily 10-6<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings<br />

Clos du Bois – 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Clouds Rest Vineyards – Petuluma; 707 765-0841<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Collier Falls – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30<br />

COMPASS <strong>Wine</strong>s– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791<br />

Copain <strong>Wine</strong>s – 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822<br />

Corda – 845 chileno Valley rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310<br />

D & L Carinalli Vineyards – 2030 Barlow ln, Sebastopol; 707 827-3826<br />

Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

D’Argenzio – 1301 clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa rosa; 707 280-4658 open daily 11-5<br />

Dark Horse – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900<br />

open daily 11am-6pm<br />

Dashe Cellars – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30<br />

Da Vero – 788 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5<br />

David Coffaro – 7485 Dry creek rd, geyserville; 707 433-9715 open daily 11-4<br />

David Noyes – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Davis Family Vnyds – 52 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3858 thu-Sun 11-4:30<br />

Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Dehlinger – 4101 Vine hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378<br />

De La Montanya – 999 foreman ln., healdsburg; 707 433-3711<br />

Jan-Aug by appointment, fridays only<br />

open daily 11-4:30, Mon-fri by appt<br />

DE LOACH VNYDS – 1791 olivet road, Santa rosa; 707 526-9111 open daily 10-5<br />

DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-2000 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

Deux Amis – 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7945<br />

DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-enoteca, 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open daily 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1000 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Duchamp Estate – 280 chiquita rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6665<br />

Dutch Bill Creek – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852<br />

open by appointment only<br />

By appointment only<br />

DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2700 open daily 11-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

Dutton Estate – 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5<br />

Dutton-Goldfield– 3100 grevenstein highway north, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Edmeades Tasting Room– 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 857-1529 open daily 10:30-5:30<br />

Enkidu <strong>Wine</strong> – 8910 Sonoma hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 12-6<br />

Ensuenos – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900<br />

Eric K. James – 452 first Street e, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560<br />

Eric Kent <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 1014 hopper Ave, #612, Santa rosa ; 707 527-9700<br />

open daily 11am-6pm<br />

Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment<br />

nov 15 -Aug 15 by appt<br />

ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 939-8525 open daily 11-5<br />

Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6<br />

Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1637 open daily 10-5<br />

Family <strong>Wine</strong>ries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma hwy. 12; 707 833-4444<br />

Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-feb closed tu-We<br />

FAVERO VNYDS – 3939 lovall Valley rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939<br />

open by appointment only<br />

– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD<br />

113 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 431-2222 tue-Sun 11-6<br />

Field Stone <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 10075 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7266 open daily 10-5<br />

Flowers Vineyard & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 28500 Seaview rd, cazadero; 707 847-3661<br />

open by appointment<br />

Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown <strong>Wine</strong>: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7<br />

Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 11-6<br />

Forchini Vineyards – 5141 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8886<br />

fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-thur by appt<br />

Forth Vnyds – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30<br />

FOYT FAMILY WINES – poured at Meadowcroft <strong>Wine</strong>s, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 11-6<br />

Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1462 open daily 11-6<br />

Freeman <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 415 831-4756<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Freestone Vineyards – 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 Win: thu-Mon 11-5, Sum: daily 11-5<br />

Friendly Dog <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5<br />

Frick – 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980<br />

Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri)<br />

FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher creek rd, cloverdale; 707 894-3389 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, <strong>Wine</strong> Pairings<br />

Garden Creek Ranch– 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Gary Farrell <strong>Wine</strong>s – 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Geyser Peak <strong>Wine</strong>ry – At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5<br />

GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

Gofessel Vineyards – 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801<br />

Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment<br />

Gourmet Au Bay – 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7<br />

Graton Ridge – 3541 gravenstein hwy 116 n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30<br />

GRIEVE FAMILY – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791<br />

Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma open daily 11-4:30<br />

Gustafson Family – 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371<br />

Sat 10-4 or by appt<br />

Hanna <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4<br />

5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4<br />

Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma, cA 95476 Ph: 707 996-3860<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Hartford Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-1756 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5<br />

Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10-5<br />

Hauck Cellars – 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 open thu-Mon 11:30-5, fri & Sat till 7<br />

Hawkes <strong>Wine</strong> – 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 thu-Mon 10-5<br />

Hawkes <strong>Wine</strong> Tasting Rm – 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 thu-Mon 12-6<br />

Hawley <strong>Wine</strong>s – 36 north Street, healdsburg; 707 473-9500 open daily 11-6<br />

Haywood <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 18000 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 939-5020<br />

Heintz – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852<br />

open by appointment only<br />

By appointment only<br />

Highway 12 <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30<br />

HKG ESTATE WINES – 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6<br />

Hobo – Poured at Downtown <strong>Wine</strong>: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7<br />

Holdredge – 51 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-1424<br />

FERRARI-CARANO<br />

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Taste World-Class <strong>Wine</strong>s • Stroll Acres of Lush Gardens<br />

Tours and Private Tastings by Appointment<br />

2 for 1 Classic <strong>Wine</strong>s Tasting with this ad<br />

8761 Dry creek road, healdsburg • ferrari-carano.com • 707-433-6700<br />

Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt<br />

Homewood <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 23120 Burndale rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 open daily 10-4<br />

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Hook and Ladder – 2134 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-2255 open daily 10-4:30<br />

HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6491 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

IL CUORE – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791<br />

Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

Imagery Estate – 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 <strong>Week</strong>days 10-4:30, <strong>Week</strong>ends 10-5:30<br />

Inman Family – 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 395-0689<br />

fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt.<br />

Inspiration Vnyds & <strong>Wine</strong>ry –3360e coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30<br />

In Vino Veritas – 118 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0307 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-8<br />

Iron Horse – 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-4:30<br />

J KEVERSON – Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5<br />

J Lynne <strong>Wine</strong>s – Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833<br />

Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends<br />

J Rickards <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 24505 chianti rd, cloverdale; 707 758-3441 tue-Sat 11-4<br />

J Vineyard & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 11447 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-3646 open daily 11-5<br />

JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 open daily 10-5:30<br />

Johnson’s Alexander Valley <strong>Wine</strong>s – 8333 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2319 open daily 11-5<br />

John Tyler <strong>Wine</strong>s – 4375 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0123<br />

Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-5250<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Joseph Swan <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2916 laguna rd, forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30<br />

Kachina – 4551 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 332-7917<br />

Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street e, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4<br />

KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 fri-Mon 11-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours, Vineyards Tours<br />

Keating –23564 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 939-6510 open daily 10-5<br />

Keller Estate – 5875 lakeville hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 thu-Sun 11- 4:30<br />

KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR – 5007 fulton rd, fulton; 707 571-8100 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM – 337 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-7102 open daily 10-5<br />

Children & Pets OK<br />

Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Kokomo – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0200 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 river rd, guerneville; 707 824-7000 open daily 10-5<br />

Krutz Family Cellars– 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Kunde – 9825 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 open daily 10:30-4<br />

La Crema – 235 healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, healdsburg; 707 431-9400 open daily 10:30-5:30<br />

Lago di Merlo – at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30<br />

Lake Sonoma <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 340 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-2999 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9600 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Lancaster Estate – 15001 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Landmark – 101 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Larson Family – 23355 Millerick rd, Sonoma; 707-938-3031 open daily 10-5<br />

Laurel Glen – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900<br />

open daily 11am-6pm, tue by appt<br />

LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings<br />

Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 352 262-0963<br />

Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt<br />

Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-9211 open daily 10-5<br />

Little Vineyards Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 15188 Sonoma hwy, glen ellen; 707 996-2750 thu-Mon 11-4:30<br />

Littorai <strong>Wine</strong>s – 788 gold ridge rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Locals Tasting Room – corner of geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707-857-4900 open daily 11-6<br />

Longboard Vineyards – 5 fitch St, healdsburg; 707 433-3473 open daily 11-6<br />

LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 935-7221<br />

Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

open daily 11-5 by appt<br />

Lynmar Estate – 3909 frei rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 open daily 11-4<br />

MacLeod Family Vnyd – Kenwood; 707 833-4312<br />

MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, healdsburg; 707 433-4780<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Macrae Family – at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

MacRostie <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 21481 eighth St e, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480<br />

Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment<br />

MADRONE RIDGE WINERY– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30<br />

MANZANITA CREEK – 1441 A&B grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-4052<br />

fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-thur by appt<br />

– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

Marimar Estate – 11400 graton road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 open daily 11-4<br />

Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 river rd, fulton; 707 525-0570 open daily 10-5<br />

MARTIN RAY – 2191 laguna road, Santa rosa; 707 823-2404 open daily 11-5<br />

Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

Martorana Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry– 5956 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1909<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Matanzas Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6097 Bennett Valley rd, Santa rosa; 707 528-6464 open daily 10-4:30<br />

MATRIX – 3291 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1911 open daily 11-5<br />

Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

Mauritson Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2859 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-0804 open daily 10-5<br />

MAYO FAMILY – 13101 Arnold Drive @ highway 12, glen ellen; 707 938-9401 open daily 10:30-6:30<br />

MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 open daily 10:30-6:30<br />

MAYO FAMILY – at the cellar Door, 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6<br />

MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8159 open daily 11-5<br />

Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

Medlock Ames – 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8845 open daily 10-5<br />

Meeker Vineyards – 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6<br />

Mercury <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 21015 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-6<br />

Merriam Vnyds – 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5<br />

Merry Edwards – 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050<br />

Michael Bernard – 779 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2900<br />

Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 <strong>Wine</strong> creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427<br />

open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended<br />

open daily11-5<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Mietz Cellars – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5<br />

MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320<br />

Montemaggiore – 2355 West Dry creek r rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

MOSHIN VINEYARDS – 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Mountain Terraces – 707 481-7377<br />

Mounts Family – 3901 <strong>Wine</strong> creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Mueller – 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Mon 11-4<br />

Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30<br />

Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6<br />

Mutt Lynch <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180<br />

Nalle – 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040<br />

MEADOWCROFT WINES<br />

Catch the Buzz<br />

Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that<br />

features a “festival” of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.<br />

open Daily 11-6 • 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. • 707-934-4090<br />

MOONDANCE CELLARS<br />

Formerly a founding member of The <strong>Wine</strong> Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces<br />

small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by<br />

the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station <strong>Wine</strong>ry and The Friendly Dog <strong>Wine</strong>ry.<br />

Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)<br />

Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday<br />

707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Sat 12-5 & by appt<br />

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Nicholson Ranch – 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6<br />

Novy Family – 980 Airway ct, Ste c, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3<br />

Occidental Road Cellars – 2064 gravenstein hwy, north, Bldg 7; 707 874-9401 open Sat 1-4<br />

Old World <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 850 river rd, fulton; 707 578-3148<br />

Optima <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222<br />

www.<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong><strong>Week</strong>.com<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Orchard Station <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5<br />

Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Palmeri – Poured at terroirs Artisan <strong>Wine</strong>s, 21001 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30<br />

Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0422 open daily 11-4:30<br />

PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 thomas lake harris Dr, Santa rosa; 707 528-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 11-5<br />

Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM – 8860 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open daily 11-6<br />

Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

Parmelee Hill – 1695 Sperring rd, Sonoma; 707 933-8905<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 877-825-5547 open daily 11-5<br />

Pasterick Vnyd – 3491 West Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4655<br />

Pastori <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 23189 geyserville Ave, cloverdale; 707 857-3418<br />

Paul Hobbs – Sebastopol; 707 824-9879<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 canyon rd, geyserville; 707 857-3531 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Pellegrini Family – 4055 West olivet rd, Santa rosa; 800-891-0244 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Pendleton Estate – 35100 hwy 128, cloverdale; 707 894-3732<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6<br />

Peters Family – 2064 hwy. 116 no, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Peterson – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707-431-7568 fri-Mon 11-4:30<br />

Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6<br />

Petroni Vineyards – 990 cavedale road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311<br />

Pezzi King Vnyds – old roma Station, 412 hudson St , healdsburg; 707 431-9388<br />

open by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Philip Staley – at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30<br />

Portalupi – 107 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0960 open daily 10:30-7<br />

Porter Creek – 8735 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6321 open daily 10:30-4:30<br />

Preston of Dry Creek – 9282 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-3372 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8333 open daily 11-5<br />

R2 <strong>Wine</strong> Co – 654 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 933-1330 open daily 11-6<br />

Ramazzotti <strong>Wine</strong>s – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6<br />

Ravenswood – 18701 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4365 open daily 11-5<br />

Red Car <strong>Wine</strong> Co – 8400 graton rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-8500x107 open daily 10-4:30<br />

RH – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6<br />

Richardson <strong>Wine</strong>ry – at the cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6<br />

Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs – 650 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7721 open daily 11-4; Summer fri-Sun till 5<br />

River Road Vnyds – 5220 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Roadhouse <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 107B W. north Street, healdsburg; 707 922-6362 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-7<br />

Robert Hunter – at the cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6<br />

– 15655 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 328-0173 open by appointment only<br />

Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wood rd, fulton; 707 578-1601<br />

fri-Sun 10-5, thu-Mon by appt<br />

Robert Young Estate – 4960 red <strong>Wine</strong>ry rd, geyserville; 707 431-4811 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Robledo Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 21901 Bonness rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903<br />

Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 by appt<br />

Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma open daily 11-6<br />

Rochioli – 6192 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2305<br />

thu-Mon 11-4, tue-Wed by appt<br />

Rocking Z – Poured at hudson Street <strong>Wine</strong>ries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5<br />

RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-1533<br />

Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK open daily 10-5<br />

Roessler – 380 first St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 open daily 11-6<br />

Route 128 <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 21079 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 696-0004 thur-Sun 11-6<br />

Rued – 3863 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1569 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 open daily 10-4<br />

Russian River Vineyards – 5700 gravenstein hwy n, forestville; 707 887-3344 open daily 11-5<br />

Sable Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6320 Jamison rd; Santa rosa; 707 542-3138<br />

Saini Vineyards – 918 ridge <strong>View</strong> Dr; healdsburg; 707 799-0272<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Sapphire Hill – 55 front Street, healdsburg; 707 431-1888 thurs-Mon 11-4:30<br />

Saracina/Atrea – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900<br />

open daily 11am-6pm<br />

SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2285 open daily 10-4<br />

Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry creek road, geyserville; 707 473-2992 open daily 11-5<br />

SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 open daily 10-5<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area<br />

SEABISCUIT RANCH – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal<br />

SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 fourth St. east, Sonoma; 707 933-3226 open daily 11-5<br />

Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed<br />

Seghesio <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 14730 grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-3579 open daily 10–5<br />

Selby <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 215 center St, healdsburg; 707 431-1288 open daily 11-5<br />

Shane <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars –novato; 415 342-7926<br />

Sheldon – 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755<br />

By appointment<br />

thu 4-8 or by appt<br />

Siduri <strong>Wine</strong>s – 981 Airway court, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3<br />

Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 chianti road, geyserville; 707 942-7026<br />

Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt<br />

Simi <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 16275 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-3232 open daily 10-5<br />

Skewis <strong>Wine</strong>s – 57 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-2160 fri-Mon 11-4<br />

SL Cellars – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

SODA ROCK WINERY – 8015 highway 128, healdsburg; 707 433-3303 open daily 11-5<br />

Sojourn Cellars –141 e. napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753<br />

Daily 10-5 by appointment<br />

Sonoma-Cutrer – 4401 Slusser rd, Windsor, 707 237-3489 Appointments recommended, thu-Mon 10-4<br />

SONOMA ENOTECA – 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200<br />

Wed-Mon 11-6, tue hours seasonal<br />

Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5<br />

Souverain – At historic <strong>As</strong>ti, 26150 <strong>As</strong>ti Post office rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5<br />

ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian rd, Santa rosa; 888-675-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 10-5<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

St. Helena Road <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6995 St. helena road; Santa rosa; 707 538-8674<br />

open daily 9-5 by appointment<br />

Staley – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30<br />

Starlite Vineyards – 5511 highway 128, geyserville; 707 431-1102<br />

Sat & Sun 11-5 or by appt<br />

Stephen & Walker – 243 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8749 open daily 11-7<br />

Stone Edge Farm –Sonoma; 707 935-6520<br />

Stonestreet Alexander Mtn – 7111 highway 128; 707 473-3333; healdsburg<br />

open by appointment only<br />

fri-Mon 11-4:30 or by appt<br />

Stryker Sonoma – 5110 highway 128; geyserville; 707 433-1944 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda rock ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7745<br />

fri-Mon 10-4:30, appts recommended<br />

SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-9463 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Taft Street <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2030 Barlow lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-fri 11-4<br />

Talty – 7127 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8438<br />

Tara Bella – 3701 Viking rd, Santa rosa; 707 544-9049<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Teira <strong>Wine</strong>s – Poured at hudson Street <strong>Wine</strong>ries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5<br />

Teldeschi <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 3555 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5<br />

Terroirs Artisan <strong>Wine</strong>s – 21001 geyserville Ave, Ste 101, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30<br />

Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8031 open daily 11-5<br />

Three Alarm – Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833<br />

Mon-fri 12-8, later on weekends<br />

Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, healdsburg; 707 433-2393 open daily 11-6. fri & Sat 11-7<br />

Tin Barn – 21692 eighth St e. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 fri-Mon 12-5<br />

Toad Hollow – 409A healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8667 open daily 10:30-5:30<br />

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TRENTADUE – 19170 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 433-3104 open daily 10-5<br />

Tres Hermanas – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Trione <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 19550 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 814-8100 thur-Sun 10-5<br />

Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-9545 open daily 11-5<br />

Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5<br />

Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6<br />

Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5590<br />

UPTick Vineyards – 9050 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 837-5830<br />

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open by appointment only<br />

tue-Sun 11-6, Mon by appt<br />

Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 707 996-6941 open daily 10-4:30<br />

Vérité – 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800 273-0177<br />

open by appointment only<br />

VIANSA WINERY – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 open daily 10-5<br />

Vintners Signatures –4001 highway 128, geyserville; 707 857-3300 open daily 10:30-5<br />

VML Russian River <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-4404 open daily 11-5<br />

Wattle Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 939-0708 open daily 11-5<br />

Westwood <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 11 e. napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Mon-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

White Oak Vineyards – 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5<br />

Williamson – 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7<br />

Williams Selyem – 7227 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6425<br />

open by appointment only<br />

WILSON – 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5<br />

Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

Wind Gap <strong>Wine</strong>s – forestville; 707 235-4938<br />

Windsor Oaks Vineyards – 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Windsor Vineyards – at Vintage <strong>Wine</strong> estates, 308B center St, healdsburg; 707 921-2893 open daily 11-7<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> Tree Farm – Poured at family <strong>Wine</strong>ries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Woodenhead – 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30<br />

XYZin – Poured at geyser Peak, 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5<br />

Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511<br />

fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment<br />

Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30<br />

NORTH CENTRAL COAST<br />

Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 hwy 9, Boulder creek; 800 338-6071<br />

Alfaro Family Vnyd & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 420 hames road, corralitos; 831 728-5172<br />

Aptos Creek – 520 nisene Meadws ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680<br />

Sat 12-4 or by appointment<br />

Sat 12-5 or by appointment<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Armida <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 103 Stockton Avenue, capitola; 831 462-1065 Sat-Sun 11-6, M-f 12-6<br />

Bargetto <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 3535 n. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 open daily 12-5<br />

Beauregard – 10 Pine flat road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 11-5<br />

Big Basin– 830 Memory lane, Boulder creek; 831 621-8028<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Big Basin Tasting Room – 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 408 564-7346 Mon-thu 11-5, fri-Sat 11-7<br />

Black Ridge – 18550 Black rd, los gatos; 408 399-6396<br />

TOPEL<br />

Exquisite wines handcrafted from grapes grown to<br />

exacting organic and biodynamic standards<br />

MARK AND DONNIS TOPEL, WINEMAKERS/PROPRIETORS<br />

Visit the tasting room, located just steps off Healdsburg Plaza.<br />

open Daily 11-7<br />

125 Matheson Street, healdsburg • (707) 433-4116<br />

VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS<br />

Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room<br />

or through our <strong>Wine</strong> Club Enoteca.<br />

We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.<br />

9077 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood • open Daily 10am-5pm<br />

707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com<br />

open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment<br />

Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 888 819-6789 open daily 12-5, summer till 6<br />

Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120<br />

open by appointment only<br />

BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit rd, los gatos; 408 353-6290 open thu-Sun 11-5<br />

Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK<br />

Byington <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 21850 Bear creek road, los gatos; 408 354-1111 tue-Sun 11-5<br />

Calera – 11300 cienega road, hollister; 831 637-9170 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass hwy, hollister; 800 543-1702 open daily 9-6<br />

Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 liberta Drive, Morgan hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5<br />

Cava <strong>Wine</strong> Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, capitola; 831 476-2282 tue-thu 4-12, fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 3-9<br />

Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cinnabar – 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 867-1012 open daily 11-5<br />

Clos LaChance – 1 hummingbird ln, San Martin; 800 itS-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 11-5<br />

Clos Tita – 4 Kendall lane, Santa cruz; 831 439-9235<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Cooper-Garrod – 22645 garrod rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Copious <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 427 Swift Street, A, Santa cruz; 831 425-<strong>Wine</strong> fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 12-6<br />

Creekview Vineyards – 12467 creekview ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 3rd weekend 11-5<br />

Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm – 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-<strong>Wine</strong> Wed-Sun 11-5<br />

David Bruce <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 21439 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

DeRose Vineyards – 9970 cienega Valley road, hollister; 831 636-9143<br />

Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment<br />

Domenico <strong>Wine</strong>s – 1697 industrial rd, San carlos; 650 593-2335 open daily 12-5<br />

Enz – 1781 limekiln road, hollister; 831 637-6443<br />

By appointment only<br />

Equinox – 427-c Swift St, Santa cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Fernwood Cellars – 7137 redwood retreat, gilroy; 408 848-0611 3rd weekend of the month, 12-5<br />

Fleming Jenkins Vnys & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 45 W. Main St, los gatos; 408 358-4949 tue-Sun 12-6<br />

Flint <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 13160 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-8986<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Fortino <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4525 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-3305 tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5<br />

Guerra Cellars – 500 John Smith rd, hollister; 831 902-5354<br />

<strong>Week</strong>ends July thru Sept<br />

Guglielmo <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1480 e. Main St, Morgan hill; 408 779-2145 open daily 10-5<br />

Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 felton empire rd, felton; 831 335-4441 open daily 12-5<br />

Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Hecker Pass <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4605 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-8755 open daily 9-5<br />

Hillcrest Terrace – 429B ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-1500<br />

Hunter Hill – 7099 glen haven rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294<br />

Sat-Sun 12-5 & by appointment<br />

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt<br />

J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE – 1000 lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 open daily 10-5<br />

Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 846-8463 thur-Mon 12-5<br />

Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 847-8827 open daily 10-5<br />

Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain road, Woodside; 650 851-7551<br />

La Honda – 2645 fair oaks Ave, redwood city; 650 366-4104<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo road, half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 open daily 10-5<br />

Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, hollister; 831 636-1023 open daily 11-5<br />

LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 loma Prieta Way, los gatos; 408 353-2950<br />

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt<br />

Martin Ranch – 6675 redwood retreat road, gilroy; 408 842-9197 open third weekend of each month 12-4<br />

Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777<br />

open by appointment only<br />

MJA VINEYARDS – 328A ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 open daily 12-6<br />

MJA VINEYARDS – 24900 highland Way, los gatos; 408 353-6000 thur-Sun 11-5<br />

Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan hill; 408 779-7389 tue-Sun 10-5<br />

Mountain <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 14831 Pierce road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-0821<br />

Muns Vineyard – los gatos; 408 515-2663<br />

Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 867-7871<br />

open by appointment only<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Special events & by appointment<br />

Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Sat 12-4<br />

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Odonata – 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5<br />

Organic <strong>Wine</strong> Works – 379 felton empire rd, felton; 800-oWW-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 12-5<br />

Osocalis – 5579 old San Jose rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718<br />

open by appointment only<br />

P&M Staiger Vineyard –1300 hopkins gulch rd, Boulder creek; 831 338-0172<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Pietra Santa – 10034 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-1991<br />

Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only<br />

Pelican Ranch – 100 Kennedy Drive, #102, capitola; 831 426-6911 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Picchetti <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 13100 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 741-1310 open daily 11-5<br />

Pinder – 165 cristich lane, campbell; 877-684-2601<br />

Sat 11-4 or by appointment<br />

Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826<br />

Summer Apr-oct, Sat 12-4 or by appointment<br />

POETIC CELLARS – 5000 rodeo gulch road, Soquel; 831 462-3478<br />

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt<br />

Rapazzini <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4350 S. Monterey hwy, gilroy; 408 842-5649 open daily 10-5<br />

Regale <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 24040 Summit road, los gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello road, cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4<br />

River Run – 65 rogge lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean creek rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244<br />

Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment<br />

Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5<br />

Sarah’s Vineyard – 4005 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-1947 open daily 11-5<br />

Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 congress Springs rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 open daily 11-5<br />

Silver Mountain – off old San Jose-Soquel rd Miller cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-5<br />

Silver Mountain – 402 ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa cruz; 831 466-0559 thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Solis – 3920 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-6306 open daily 12-5<br />

Sones Cellars – 334 B ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 420-1552 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Soquel Vineyards – 8063 glen haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4<br />

Storrs <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa cruz; 831 458-5030 open daily 12-5<br />

Summerayne – limekiln road, hollister; 831 902-5638<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas road, Morgan hill; 408 779-4738 thu, fri, Mon 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5<br />

Team Zin – 830-3 Jury court, San Jose; 408 445-2508<br />

1st Sun of the month<br />

Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A college Ave, los gatos; 408 354-6150 open daily 11-5<br />

Thomas Fogarty <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5<br />

Thomas Kruse <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 3200 Dryden Ave, gilroy; 408 842-7016 tue-Sun 12 -5<br />

Travieso <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 165 cristich lane, #f, campbell; 650 248-5641 Saturdays 11-4 & by appt, 3rd Sat 11-5<br />

Trout Gulch – 414 Avalon St, Santa cruz; 831 471-2705<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Villa del Monte <strong>Wine</strong>ry – Summit rd (near old Santa cruz hwy), los gatos; 888 788-4583 open by appointment only<br />

Vinocruz – Abbott Square on cooper Street, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-thu 11-7, fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6<br />

VINE HILL – 2300 Jarvis road, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436<br />

open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events<br />

Vino Prima – 55 Municipal Wharf, Santa cruz; 831 426-0750 Mon-tue 2-8, Wed-fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8<br />

Vino Tabi – 334c ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426 1809 Sat-thu 12-6, fri 12-9<br />

Windy Oaks Estate – 550 hazel Dell rd, corralitos; 831 786-9463<br />

Sat, Apr-oct 12-5 & by appointment<br />

Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Zayante Vineyards – 420 old Mount rd; felton; 831 335-7992<br />

Special events & by appointment<br />

CARMEL VALLEY<br />

Bernardus – 5 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 open daily 11-5<br />

Boekenoogen – 24 West carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 open daily 11-5<br />

Boëté Vineyards – 7156 carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 open daily 12-5<br />

Carmel Hills – 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 659-0750 thur-tue 12-6<br />

Chateau Julien <strong>Wine</strong> Estate – 8940 carmel Valley road, carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Chateau Sinnet – 13746 center Street, carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 open daily 12-6<br />

Cima Collina – San carlos, between ocean & 7th, carmel; 831 620-0645 thur-Mon 11- 6<br />

Galante Vineyards – between ocean & 7th, Dolores; carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-fri 1-6, Sat 12-6<br />

Georis <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4 Pilot road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Mon-thu 11-4:30, fri-Sun 11-6<br />

Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 open daily 11-6<br />

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Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 open daily 11-5<br />

Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 fri-Sun 11-5<br />

Otter Cove <strong>Wine</strong>s – 9 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Mon-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6<br />

Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 open daily 11-5<br />

Talbott Vineyards – 53 West carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 open daily 11-5<br />

Tudor <strong>Wine</strong>s - in Andre Bouchee, Between ocean & 7th, carmel by the Sea; 831-224-2116 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

MONTEREY WINERIES<br />

A Taste of Monterey – 700 cannery row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 open daily 10-6<br />

Bargetto <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 700 cannery row Suite g, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Mon-fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 11-6:30<br />

Baywood Cellars – 381 cannery row Suite c, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5<br />

Chateau Sinnet – 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149<br />

Mon-fri by appointment only<br />

Pierce Ranch – 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 thu-Mon 11-6:30<br />

Scheid Vineyards <strong>Wine</strong> Lounge - 751 cannery row, Monterey; 831-656-9463 open daily 11-8<br />

Ventana Vineyards – 2999 Monterey-Salinas hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 open daily 11-5<br />

<strong>Wine</strong> from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 open daily 10-6<br />

SALINAS VALLEY<br />

A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Wed 11-5, thur-Sat 11-6<br />

Boekenoogen – Santa lucia highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549<br />

open by appointment only<br />

De Tierra –740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Talbott Vineyards – 1380 river road, Salinas; 831 675-0942 fri-Sun 11-5<br />

HAHN SLH ESTATES – 37700 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-4555<br />

Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours<br />

Mon-fri 11-4<br />

Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Hammond Vnyds– 655 river road, Salinas; 831 455-8173 Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Manzoni Estate – 30981 river road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Marilyn Remark – 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5<br />

Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 11-4<br />

Pessagno <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1645 river road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 11-5<br />

Ray Franscioni – 132720 river road; gonzales; 831 455-1096<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Scheid Vineyards – 1972 hobson Avenue, greenfield; 831 386-0316 open daily 11-5<br />

Sycamore Cellars – 45185 Arroyo Seco road, greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5<br />

Ventana Vineyards – 38740 los coches road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 <strong>Week</strong>ends & Most holidays 11-5<br />

Wrath <strong>Wine</strong>s – 35801 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 thu-Mon 11-4:30<br />

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES<br />

Albertina <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 4601 road 110, hopland; 707 744-1475<br />

TASTE MORGAN<br />

Featuring the <strong>Wine</strong>s of Morgan <strong>Wine</strong>ry and Lee Family Farm<br />

in the crossroads Shopping Village, rio road at highway 1 / carmel<br />

open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />

(831) 626-3700 / morganwinery.com<br />

open by appointment<br />

Barra of Mendocino – 7051 n. State Street, redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 open daily 10-5<br />

Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069<br />

open daily11-8<br />

Bell Hill Vineyards – 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7<br />

Brassfield Estate – 10915 high Valley rd, clearlake oaks; 707 998-1895<br />

Daily 10-5, <strong>Week</strong>ends by appt. in Winter<br />

Breggo Cellars – 11001 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 open daily 11-5<br />

Brutocao Cellars – 7000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 open daily 10-5<br />

Brutocao Cellars – 13500 hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1664 open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5<br />

campovida – -; 707 744-8797 open daily 10-5,<br />

Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 e. hwy 20, nice; 707 274-1462 open daily 10-5<br />

Cesar Toxqui Cellars – 821 n. Bush St, Ukiah; 707 462-1054 Wed-Sun 11-5:30<br />

Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill creek rd, Ukiah; 707 462-7146<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Claudia Springs – 1810 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5<br />

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />

Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs rd. n., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651<br />

May-oct, fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt<br />

Demuth <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 16125 Deer Meadows rd, Booneville; 707 895-3729<br />

open by appointment<br />

Dogwood Cellars – 13500 hwy 101, Ste h, hopland; 707 743-0301<br />

Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri by appt<br />

Drew Family – 9000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 877-1771 thu-Mon 11-5<br />

Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. house road, hopland; 707 744-1493<br />

open by appointment<br />

Dunwood Vineyards – 2399 n. State St, Ukiah; 707 462-2985<br />

open by appointment<br />

Eden Crest Vineyards & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 open by appointment<br />

Elke Vineyards – 12351 hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 fri-Mon 11-5<br />

Esterlina – 1200 holmes ranch road, Philo; 707 895-2920<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Foursight <strong>Wine</strong>s – 14475 highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 fri-Mon 10-4:30<br />

Frey – 14000 tomki rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5177<br />

Mon-fri 10-5, by appointment<br />

Germain-Robin – P. o. Box 1059, Ukiah; 707 462-0314<br />

open by appointment only Mon-frid<br />

Giuseppe <strong>Wine</strong>s, Neese Vnyds – 401 School Way, redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 open by appointment only<br />

Goldeneye <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 9200 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 open daily 11-4<br />

Graziano Family of <strong>Wine</strong>s – 13251 S.hwy 101; Suite 3, hopland; 707 744-8466 open daily 10-5<br />

Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 open daily 10-5<br />

Gregory Graham <strong>Wine</strong>s– 13633 Point lakeview road, lower lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 11-5<br />

Handley Cellars – 3151 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3876 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5<br />

Harmonique <strong>Wine</strong>s – 1810 hwy 128, near mile marker 16, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5<br />

Hawk and Horse – 13048 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-0910<br />

open by appointment only<br />

High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 e. State highway 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9400 tue-Sat 11-5<br />

Husch Vineyards – 4400 hwy 128, Philo; 1-800-544-8724 open daily 10-5<br />

JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. hwy 101, hopland; 877-462-0666 open daily 10-5<br />

Jeriko Estate – 12141 hewlitt & Sturtevant rd, hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4<br />

Jim Ball Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 open daily 11-5<br />

Kelseyville <strong>Wine</strong> Co. –5627 gaddy lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995<br />

By appointment<br />

Lake <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Wine</strong> Studio – 9505 Main St, #1, Upper lake; 707 275-8030 thu-Sun, Sum 1-7, Win 12-6<br />

Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts canyon rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 open daily 11-5<br />

Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 fri-Mon 10:30-4:30<br />

Le Vin <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 33151 hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Londer Vineyards – 14051 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9001 thu-Mon 11-5<br />

Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 ell river rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 <strong>Wine</strong> (9463)<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Maple Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 20799 hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 open daily 10:30-5<br />

Mariah Vineyards – 33525 Mountain <strong>View</strong> rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243<br />

open by appointment<br />

Masút Vnyd & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1301 reeves canyon rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5466<br />

open by appointment<br />

McDowell Valley – 13380 S. hwy 101, hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5<br />

McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. hwy 101 Suite #5, hopland; 707 744-8463 open daily 10-5<br />

McNab Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 13441 S. hwy 101; hopland; 707 744-1986 open daily 10-5<br />

Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 open daily 10-5<br />

Milano Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 14594 S. hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1396<br />

open daily10-5<br />

Moore Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 11990 Bottle rock road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 fri - Sun 11-5<br />

Mt. Konocti Growers <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213<br />

open by appointment<br />

Navarro Vineyards – 5601 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 open daily 10-5<br />

Nelson Family – 550 nelson ranch road; Ukiah open daily 10-5<br />

Noggle Vnyds & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 700 old long Valley road, clearlake oaks; 707 998-0319<br />

Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt<br />

Oster – 13501 tomki road, redwood Valley; 707 485-5257<br />

open by appointment<br />

Pacific Star – 33000 north highway 1, fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 open daily 11-5<br />

Parducci <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5<br />

Paul Dolan Vnyds – 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5<br />

Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 open daily 11-5<br />

Philo Ridge – 14125 hwy 128, Philo; 707 489-2303<br />

Sat-Sun by appointment<br />

Ployez <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 11171 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-2106 open daily 11-5<br />

Rivino – 4101 cox Schrader rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 tue-Sun 1-5<br />

Robledo – 2040 Soda Bay rd, lakeport; 707 263-0100 fri-Sun 10-5<br />

Roederer Estate – 4501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 open daily 11-5<br />

Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Wed-Sun 11-5<br />

Rosati Family <strong>Wine</strong>s – 21500 South highway 101, hopland; 707 894-3683 open daily 10-5<br />

Saracina Vineyards – 11684 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1671 open daily 11-5<br />

Scharffenberger Cellars – 8501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 open daily 11-5<br />

Shannon Ridge – 12599 e. hwy 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5<br />

Shed Horn Cellars – 21108 calistoga St, Middletown; 707 291-3629<br />

thu-Sat 11-5 or by appt<br />

Silversmith Vnyds – 3700 A rd J, redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun, 11-5 or by appointment<br />

SIP! Mendocino <strong>Wine</strong> Bar – 13420 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-8375 open daily 11-5<br />

Six Sigma Ranch and <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 13372 Spruce grove road, lower lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30<br />

Sketchbook <strong>Wine</strong>s – 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5<br />

Snows Lake Vnyd –lower lake; 707 994-9444<br />

open by appointment<br />

Sol Rouge – P.o. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000<br />

open by appointment<br />

Standish <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – 5101 hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5<br />

Steele <strong>Wine</strong>s – 4350 thomas Drive, at hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5<br />

Terra Sávia – 14160 Mountain house rd, hopland; 707 744-1114 tue-Sun 10-5<br />

Terrill Cellars – 16175 Main Street, lower lake; 707 252-8444 Wed, fri-Sun 11-5<br />

Testa Vineyards – 6400 north State Street, calpella; 707 485-7051<br />

open by appointment<br />

Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo open daily 11-5<br />

Tulip Hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4900 Bartlett Springs rd, nice; 707 274-9373 open daily 10-5<br />

Villa La Brenta – 1780 highway 53, clearlake; 707 994-4000 tue-Sun 10-5<br />

Vin de Tevis – 51161 covelo rd, Dos rios; 707 983-8433<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Weibel <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 13275 So hwy 101, Ste 1, hopland; 707 744-2200 open Daily 10-5<br />

Whaler Vineyards – 6200 e Side capella rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 open daily 10-5<br />

Yorkville Cellars – 25701 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6<br />

ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 open Daily 10-5<br />

SUISUN VALLEY<br />

Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong> coop thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Blue Victorian Vineyards – 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6<br />

King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong> coop thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Ledgewood Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4589 Abernathy road, Suisun city; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5<br />

Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong> coop thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 chadbourne road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Rock Creek Vineyard – 4610 green Valley rd, green Valley; 707 864-2471<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong> Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong> coop thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Vezer Family Tasting Rm – 2522 Suite V Mankas corner road, fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6<br />

Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025<br />

tours & tasting by appointment only<br />

Winterhawk <strong>Wine</strong>ry – poured at Suisun Valley <strong>Wine</strong> coop thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Wooden Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4756 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 11-5<br />

YOLO COUNTY<br />

Berryessa Gap – 27260 hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201<br />

tue-fri 12-4 or by appointment<br />

Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 thurs 4:30-8:30, fri 12-8:30, Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4<br />

Bogle Vineyards – 37783 county rd, clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 10-<br />

California Cellars – 15511 isleton road, isleton; 916 777-5747<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 open Sat-Sun 12-5, <strong>Week</strong>days by appointment<br />

Carvalho Family – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5<br />

Heringer Estates – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1227 thu-Sun 11-5<br />

Purple Pearl Vineyards – 9177 currey rd, Dixon; 707 693-1607 thu-Sun 12-5<br />

River Grove <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 52183 clarksburg rd, clarksburg; 916 744-9000<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Rominger West – 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-6<br />

Scribner Bend Vnyds – 9051 river rd, Sacramento; 916 744–1803 fri-Sun 11-4:30<br />

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Six Hands <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 13783 isleton rd, Walnut grove; 916 776-2053<br />

open by appointment only<br />

Solomon <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744 1131 fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Three <strong>Wine</strong> Company– poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 707 933-9752 fri-Sun 11-5<br />

Todd Taylor <strong>Wine</strong>s – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Sat & Sun 11-5<br />

Turkovich Family <strong>Wine</strong>s– 304 railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 thu 12-6, fri & Sat 12-9,Sun 12-5<br />

Wilson Vineyards – clarksburg; 916 744-1456<br />

open by appointment only<br />

BAY AREA/LIVERMORE<br />

Bent Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5455 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-6320 fri-Sun 12-4:30<br />

Big White House – 6800 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30<br />

Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4<br />

Cedar Mountain – 7000 tesla rd, livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4<br />

Charles R Vnyds – 8195 crane ridge rd, livermore; 925 454-3040 fri-Sun 12-4:30<br />

Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares rd, castro Vly; 510 582-9900<br />

Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)<br />

Concannon – 4590 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2505 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Crooked Vine – 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30<br />

Cuda Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>s – 5385 east Ave, livermore; 510 304-0914<br />

fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment<br />

Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, oakland; 510 452-1800<br />

thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt<br />

Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30<br />

Eckert Estate – 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494<br />

Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment<br />

el Sol – 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377<br />

Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt<br />

Fenestra <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Garré Vineyard & <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5<br />

Hidden Creek – 5937 graham ct, Suite B, livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30<br />

John Christopher – 25 So. livermore Ave, Ste 103, livermore; 925-456-<strong>Wine</strong> thu-Sun 12-6<br />

La Rochelle – 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6442 open daily 12-4:30<br />

Las Positas Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore rd, livermore; 925 449-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Lavish Laines <strong>Wine</strong>ry – tasted at good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, livermore; 925 321-0373 Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5<br />

Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria lane, livermore; 925 373-1662 <strong>Week</strong>ends 12-4:30<br />

Little Valley <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 739 Main St, Pleasanton thu-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5<br />

Livermore Valley Cellars– 2838 cellars Dr, livermore; 925 454-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Longevity <strong>Wine</strong>s – 35 rickenbacker circle South, livermore; 888 325-<strong>Wine</strong> Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Marr Cellars – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-<strong>Wine</strong> fri-Sun 12-5<br />

McGrail Vineyards – 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214<br />

fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment<br />

Miramont Estate – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-<strong>Wine</strong><br />

24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178<br />

fri-Sun 12-5<br />

By appointment only<br />

Mitchell Katz <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 thu-Sun 12-5<br />

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines rd; livermore; 925 456-2390 May-oct open daily 11-4:30, nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30<br />

Nottingham Cellars – 2245 South Vasco rd, livermore; 925 294-8647 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30<br />

Occasio – 2245B South Vasco road, livermore; 925 371-1987 fri-Sun 12 to 5<br />

Page Mill– 1960 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 456-7676<br />

12-4:30 fri-Sunday & by appointment<br />

Red Feather – 5700 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4<br />

Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 447-8941 tue-fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30<br />

Rios Lovell Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 6500 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5<br />

Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5<br />

Ruby Hill <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-<strong>Wine</strong> open daily 11-5:30<br />

Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 east Ave, livermore; 408-209-9498 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Singing <strong>Wine</strong>maker (The ) – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-<strong>Wine</strong> fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Steven Kent – 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6440 open daily 12-4:30<br />

Stony Ridge <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30<br />

Tamas Estate – 5489 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2380 open daily 12-4:30<br />

Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff common, livermore; 925 960-1006 fri-Sun 12-5<br />

Tesla Vintners – 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-<strong>Wine</strong> fri-Sun 12-5<br />

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Thomas Coyne <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 51 e. Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Wente Vineyards Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2300 open daily 11-4:30<br />

Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo rd, livermore; 925 456-2405 open daily 11-6:30<br />

Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares rd, castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

White Crane <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 5405 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-8085 thu-Mon 12-4:30<br />

Wood Family <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 7702 cedar Mountain rd, livermore; 925 606-7411 open by appointmentViano Vineyards<br />

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY<br />

Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 first Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463<br />

Wed-thu 4-8pm, fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm<br />

Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714<br />

open by appointment<br />

Enos <strong>Wine</strong>s – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900<br />

open by appointment<br />

Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5<br />

Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper happy Valley road, lafayette; 925 283-1245<br />

open by appointment<br />

Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room – 1930 tice Valley Blvd, Walnut creek; 925-456-<strong>Wine</strong> Mon-fri 1-4<br />

New Departures <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley road, Martinez; 925 366-8463<br />

open by appointment<br />

Odisea <strong>Wine</strong> Co. – 963 redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662<br />

open by appointment<br />

Olin <strong>Wine</strong>s – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, concord; 925 771-7107<br />

Sat 12-4 or by appt.<br />

Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares road, castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5<br />

Parkmon Vineyards – 55 laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980<br />

open by appointment<br />

Shadowbrook <strong>Wine</strong>ry – 3739 Shadowbrook court, Walnut creek; 925-988-9463<br />

open by appointment<br />

Sterling Albert <strong>Wine</strong>ry– 150 Mason circle, Suite J, concord; 925 219-2279<br />

Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.<br />

Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463<br />

open by appointment<br />

Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465<br />

Wed-Mon 9-5pm<br />

Wedl <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars – 400 tate lane, oakley; 925 360-9677<br />

open by appointment only<br />

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