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SONOMA COuNtY | WiNE COuNtRY tHiS WEEKOpen House Event at Carneros Wineries Kicks Off the HolidaysThis exciting multi-winery open house will feature nearly 20wineries in the Carneros region of the Sonoma and Napa valleysNovember 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each winery will openits doors to visitors to join in on a variety of activities, offering theirown special variety of food and wine pairings, live music, art or craftshows, special tastings (barrel, reserve, library and new release),discounts or special pricing and more activities that are unique toeach winery.Admission is $39 per person and is valid for both days of theevent. Purchase tickets at www.carneroswineries.org or simply payyour “admission” $45 per person at any participating winery oneither day of the event…designated drivers are $10 advance or dayof! (Some activities at select wineries may have additional fees, but allparticipating wineries have generous offerings for Holiday inCarneros participants included in the cost of admission.) Proceedsfrom Holiday in Carneros help to fund scholarships at Santa RosaJunior College and Napa Valley College.Participating wineries include Adastra Wines, Bonneau Winery,Ceja Vineyards, Enkidu, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards,Homewood Winery, Keating Wines, Larson Family Winery,Meadowcroft Wines, Robledo Family Winery, Schug Carneros Estate,Talisman Wines, Tin Barn Vineyards and Ty Caton Vineyards.”For more information, go to www.carneroswineries.org. Become afan on Facebook for updates!Charles Creek’s Special Chardonnay 6-PackCharles Creek has been a leader in the production of awardwinningSonoma County Chardonnays since their first releaseof “Las Patolitas” from the 2001 vintage. They are currentlyoffering a special six-bottle selection … a mouthwateringintroduction for some of you … to the Vineyard Designate(single vineyard source) Chardonnays, produced from grapesgrown on the Sangiacomo Vineyard in the Sonoma CarnerosAVA and Saralee’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley.The regular retail price for this assortment is $192; ordernow for just $163.20 (wine club members price: $153.60).“Chardonnay Designates” 2012 six-pack Sampler contains:• 2009 Chardonnay – Saralee’s Vineyard – Russian RiverValley – (Double-Gold Medal - 2011 SF Chronicle WineCompetition) (2 bottles)• 2010 Chardonnay – Saralee’s Vineyard – Russian RiverValley – (Silver Medal - 2012 SF Chronicle WineCompetition) (1 bottle)• 2008 Chardonnay – “La Sorpresa” – SangiacomoVineyard /Carneros – (Gold Medal - 2011 SF ChronicleWine Competition (2 bottles)• 2009 Chardonnay – “La Sorpresa” – SangiacomoVineyard /Carneros (91 Point-Silver Medal – 2012 CA StateFair Wine Competition (1 bottle)To order this special pack or browse the Charles Creek onlinestore, go to www.charlescreek.com or call (707) 935-3848.The Birthplace of California WineTaste with The Count • Beautiful Picnic Areas60Follow us on twitter @WineCountrytW
Wine Tasting on historicSONOMA PLAZATaste award-winning local wines at18 Unique Tasting Rooms all within walking distance!AUTEURHAWKESROCHE WINERYWEST SPAIN STREETADOBE ROADWINERYCHARLES CREEKVINEYARDS˝WEST NAPA STREET1ST STREET WESTWALTSonomaEnotecaEAST NAPA STREETKAMEN WINES Della SantinaRUMPUS HAYWOODENOTECAWESTWOOD˝PROOF’DSONOMATWO AMIGOSENOTECA VINEYARDSSPANN SOJOURNCELLARSBRYTER ESTATES˝SIGHCHAMPAGNE & SPARKLINGENVOLVEMAPLE STREETHISTORICSONOMA PLAZABROADWAY˝VISITORCENTERR2 WINECOMPANY1ST STREET EAST˝PATTEN STREETEAST SPAIN STREET˝ERIC K JAMESVINEYARDSLEDSONHIGHWAY 12 WINERYWINE TASTING, SALES& HOME ACCESSORIES– 12 Wineries –One Great Place35 East Napa Street, Sonoma(707) 935-1200www.sonoma-enoteca.comSonoma Plaza, a National Historic Landmark, isoriginally home to the last of the chain of 21California missions. Throughout its colorfulhistory – including the Bear Flag Revolt where theCalifornia state flag was first raised in 1842 – thesmall-town epicenter is now home to some 25gourmet dining establishments, 40 boutique shopsand art galleries as well as 18 unique tastingrooms. A well-known tourist destination, visitorscome to Sonoma to experience the idyllic WineCountry lifestyle. Sure, doublewide tractors maygrace the two-lane Highway 12, wide-openranchlands blanket the valley between towns, andwooly sheep keep weeds and grasses minimal inthe vineyards. But, no doubt, you will also findcountless award-winning wineries and world-classrestaurants in Sonoma. Sonoma is all about life,about taste and enjoying each day.BRYTER ESTATESSpecialties: Sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot NoirAward-winning wines from a small boutique family winery25 East Napa Street, Suite E • Open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.(707) 501-8272 • bryter.comMake sure to taste our sparkling and award-winning wines!ERIC K JAMES VINEYARDSLocal Syrah & Pinot Noir (Estate grown, small production)Seated tastings that are personal, educational and interactive fun452 First Street, Suite G • Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.(707) 996-1364 • erickjames.comAlso try our large tasting selection of local, Sonoma Olive Oils and Vinegars.Our latest awards include:• 2009 CHARDONNAY – SARALEE’S VINEYARD• 2009 CHARDONNAY “LAS PATOLITAS”• 2007 SANGIOVESE – ALEXANDER VALLEY• 2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON “LA VISTA”Tasting Room and Gallery Open Daily 11-6483 1st Street West on the Plaza, Downtown Sonoma935-3848 | www.charlescreek.comSign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountrythisWeek.comLEDSON WINERY & VINEYARDSTaste Ledson and Zina Hyde Cunningham Wines – Enjoy atasting and stay to dine in our French Bistro, Centre du Vin480 First Street East, Sonoma • Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.(707) 996-9779 • www.ledsonhotel.comUpgraded tasting when you mention this adR2 WINE COMPANYOur wines are food friendly,value driven and simply taste great!654 Broadway, Sonoma • Open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.(707) 933-1330 • r2winecompany.comComplimentary Upgrade Reserve Library Tasting61
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