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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATUREconversation starter, if one is everneeded, is the 20-foot tasting barwith a Vettrazo Amber sustainablecounter top made from usedbottles and old windows. Thechips of glass in shades of green,red, blue and brown, gleam andsparkle under the clear light fromthe chandeliers above that arecrafted from Italian glass winejugs. The exposed brick wall is awell-preserved relic of the past, asis the intricately designed pressedtin ceiling. Added to the beauty ofthe interior is the appropriatedesign of the hanging sign abovethe entrance that invites passersbyto Taste, Sip, Shop and Swirl.To make it easier to accept theinvitation, Seasons of the VineyardTasting Bar & Boutique hasregular evening hours extendinguntil six during the week anduntil seven on the weekends.Recently, the winery has initiateda series of special attractions entitled“Seasons After Hours” onThursdays, Fridays and/or Saturdays,5:30 to 6:30 p.m., throughthe end of October. Seasons AfterHours caters to a wide choice ofleisure activities. Some eveningsare devoted to appearances byguest hosts, winemakers, entertainers,and educators, whileother evenings feature musicalpresentations, suggestions fortouring the wine country andexhibits of local art.Ferrari-Carano Vineyards andWinery is located at 8761 DryCreek Road, Healdsburg, (707)433-6700, and Seasons of theVineyard Tasting Bar & Boutiqueis located at 113 Plaza Street,Healdsburg, (707) 431-2222.For additional information, toschedule a tour or private tasting,or times and dates for specialevents, contact the winery or goto www.ferrari-carano.com.www.WineCountryThisWeek.com21