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Wine Regions<br />
Contributing writer Melissa Chavez scouts some<br />
of the more uncommon winery architecturein<br />
Napa and Sonoma, explores the history and<br />
hotspots in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and<br />
enlightens the adventurous wine country<br />
traveler on the boutique wineries along one of<br />
Southern California’s unsung wine trails.<br />
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48 napa valley<br />
More tasting rooms<br />
are dazzling visitors<br />
these days with<br />
spectacular<br />
designs, settings<br />
and memorable<br />
experiences.<br />
PHOTO: Sculpture display<br />
at Artesa, by Brian Kong<br />
52 Sonoma county<br />
From caves to castles, Sonoma’s wineries<br />
are as entertaining to the eye as they are to<br />
the palate.<br />
58 temecula valley<br />
Far from Napa Valley—in miles, style and<br />
notoriety —Southern California’s Temecula<br />
Valley is surprising visitors with its fun wines,<br />
events and activities.<br />
62 Willamette valley<br />
Quietly, this fertile valley adjacent to<br />
Portland, Oregon has cultivated its wines<br />
and reputation to world-class distinction.<br />
68 extra Sip: Yadkin valley<br />
A Special Wine Region Feature: North<br />
Carolina’s Lenna Hobson gives an insider’s<br />
perspective on her state’s exploding wine<br />
industry and makes an irresistible argument<br />
for visiting North Carolina wine country.<br />
In Every Issue<br />
6 Letter From the Publisher<br />
10 Wineologist Len Napolitano discusses the passion<br />
and investment required to launch a winery.<br />
11 Wine roots Though delicate to grow, the versatility<br />
of the chenin blanc grape makes wines for all seasons.<br />
12 Jazz On Jazz Get acquainted with singer, songwriter,<br />
and producer, Matthew Hager … plus, veteran publicist<br />
to contemporary jazz stars, Sheryl Feuerstein.<br />
14 Jazzologist Jonathan Widran enjoys the “instant<br />
gratification” of doing his weekly blog for the WAJ website.<br />
15 Jazz roots Legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday,<br />
one of the most influential jazz singers of all time.<br />
16 vintner’s viewpoint With crush behind him, vintner<br />
Lance Silver reminisces about harvests during the early<br />
days at Tobin James Cellars ...and it isn’t pretty!<br />
24 Wine and Jazz with a Star Sharing her latest<br />
adventures, Mindi Abair advocates the philosophy,<br />
“Drink wine, laugh often, live long.”<br />
30 cigar Stories Saxman Michael Lington experiences<br />
“The Ultimate Cigar Night” with friends in Bel Air.<br />
31 Wineology Q & a How to solve the after-dinner<br />
dilemma of preserving the unfinished bottle of wine.<br />
32 Secrets of Food and Wine Natalie MacLean’s<br />
guide to wine and seafood pairings.<br />
34 Words Of Wine Kathy Kelly chats with the High<br />
Priestess of Zinfandel, Carol Shelton.<br />
40 Wine and Jazz Pairings Len and Jonathan guide<br />
your listening and drinking pleasure.<br />
70 Jazz Jargon Baldwin “Smitty” Smith talks jazz and<br />
classical music with emerging bassist and vocal<br />
sensation, Esperanza Spalding.<br />
72 the Mix Upcoming events, the latest in the jazz world<br />
and the coolest new wine innovations.<br />
78 Wine and Jazz events Kristin Sartore keeps us up to<br />
date on Wine and Jazz happenings nationwide.<br />
86 center Stage Veteran Swedish bassist David Hughes<br />
is an accomplished solo artist.<br />
88 Wine and Jazz art gallery WAJ presents a gathering<br />
of original artwork by some of today’s most talented<br />
and original artists.<br />
90 cookin’ with Wine and Jazz Chef Scotty cooks<br />
up his own blend of culinary art.<br />
96 Jazz Juice Grammy ® Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee<br />
Bridgewater dishes on her whirlwind summer tour.<br />
www.WineandJazz.com<br />
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