WiNE COuNtRY NEWS | WiNE COuNtRY tHiS WEEKVJB Vineyards & Cellars<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting | Wood Fired PizzaImported Italian Specialties | Art GalleryArtisan Cheese & Salumi | GelatoPanini Sandwiches | Artisan ChocolatesSonoma Valley Tenors | Souvenir ShoppeViansa’s Holiday Open HouseViansa’s annual Holiday Open House takes place SundayDecember 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. <strong>This</strong> will be a day filled withwine, food, caroling and shopping. If you haven’t finished (orstarted!) your holiday shopping yet, this open house will offer theperfect opportunity to select wines, foods and gift items that are sureto be a hit with your friends and family. The event is complimentaryto attend.Viansa’s Tasting Room and Marketplace hours are from 10 a.m. to5 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors to Viansa will often tell youthere’s a magical quality here. Whether you are exploring Italianwines, looking to indulge in gourmet food items or searching forunique gift baskets, elegant wine accessories or home décor, theViansa Marketplace offers an unforgettable shopping experience.Visit to experience it for yourself!Viansa is a leading producer of award-winning Italian varietalwines – Barbera, Dolcetto, Sangiovese, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, TocaiFriulano, Vernaccia and Arneis. In addition, they produce awardwinningChardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot,Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. All of thewines are available to taste for a nominal tasting fee. Only Viansawine and food are allowed in the picnic area. Viansa is located at25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476. For more information, call(707) 935-4726. Come to Viansa on December 8 to make a holidaywreath. Check the website for details, www.viansa.com.Open Daily 10am - 5pm60 Shaw Ave, Kewood, Ca 95452707.833.2300 | www.vjbcellars.com*Mention this ad and receive 2 complimentarytastings & 15% off any wine puchase64Follow us on twitter @<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong>tW
VineyardsChouinard<strong>Wine</strong>ry &WestoverKITTY HAWK RDMAIN ST SANTA RITA ROADSAN JOSE,TO& SALINASVINEYARDKALTHORDAVE.FF COMMARROYOMuriettaÕsWellMINESVASCO ROADGREENVILLE ROAD<strong>Wine</strong> Tasting inLIVERMORE VALLEY <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong>Upcoming Autumn Events at Wente Family Estates<strong>This</strong> lineup of compelling upcoming events from Wente FamilyEstates offers many ways to enjoy one of the most beautiful seasonsof the year, autumn. Art showings, special tastings, winemaker’sdinners and harvest and holiday celebrations create opportunities todelight the tastes of every wine and food enthusiast.Activities at Wente Family Estates include:• Friend’s Night Out – November 15, 6-9 p.m. – Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ryTasting Room – Grab your friends and head out to the WenteVineyards Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry for Friend’s Night Out! The night willinclude wine tasting, beauty services, shopping and more. $10 perperson and complimentary for club members; includes wine flightand a glass of Brut. For more information, call (925) 456-2305.• <strong>Wine</strong>maker’s Dinner with Murrieta’s Well Co-Founders PhilipWente and Sergio Traverso, November 16, 6:30-9 p.m. –Murrieta’s Well <strong>Wine</strong>ry – Celebrate the fall season at one of thewinery’s seasonal <strong>Wine</strong>maker Dinners. You’re invited to have agourmet four-course dining experience featuring unforgettableestate blends from Murrieta’s Well. Meet co-founders Philip Wenteand Sergio Traverso as you enjoy unique food and wine pairings inthe historic barrel room. $95 for Silver Spur Members and $105for guests. Reservations are required. To purchase, call (925) 456-2395 or visit www.murrietaswell.com.• Celebrate 100 Years of Chardonnay – November 18, 4-5 p.m.Vineyard Tasting Room – Join Wente Vineyards, the “birthplaceof Chardonnay,” for a historic tasting of five Wente Vineyards’Chardonnays with Fourth Generation <strong>Wine</strong>grower, Philip Wente.Enjoy a private wine and cheese reception after the tasting. $25 perperson and $20 for Club Wente Members. Call (925) 456-2405 orpurchase online at wentevineyards.com.• Thanksgiving Take Home Dinner – Pick up November 21The Event Center at Wente Vineyards – Wente Vineyards’ takehome Thanksgiving dinner makes holiday entertaining incrediblyeasy! Feeding six generously, the menu showcases a traditionalholiday dinner, including succulently prepared dishes with simplefinishing instructions to follow at home. Including all your favoritesides, dessert and of course the bird, this feast has been preparedwith love from the Wente family to yours! Order online or call(925) 456-2444 and pick up onsite the day before Thanksgivingfor $249. Spend the day around the table, instead of in the kitchen.• Holiday Preview at Wente Vineyards – November 23-25 –Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tasting Room & Vineyard Tasting RoomStart your holiday festivities off right and get a jump on yourholiday shopping and entertaining ideas! Enjoy a fun and relaxingweekend, browse new holiday merchandise, stock up on holidayfavorites, and pick up gifts for friends and family, all while yousample your favorite Wente Vineyards wines.• Holiday Preview <strong>Week</strong>end – November 23-25, 11 a.m. to 4:30p.m. – Murrieta’s Well <strong>Wine</strong>ry – Come to Murrieta’s WellHoliday Preview weekend with family and friends to kick off theholiday season! Shop special Murrieta’s Well gift baskets, enjoyseasonal cheer, and indulge in the unforgettable blends ofMurrieta’s Well.TOFRANCISCOSANTOSACRAMENTO580PALOMARES ROADDublinLIVERMORE VALLEYTRI-VALLEYCONVENTION& VISITORSBUREAULittleValleyPleasantonVALLEY AVEMitchell Katz84PORTOLA AVE.L St.Livermore(Blacksmith Square)John Christopher CellarsHOLMES ST.Las PositasFIRST STREET<strong>Wine</strong>makerÕsPourhouseS. LIVERMOREPACIFICRetzlaffRodrigueMolyneauxEAST AVE.Page MillLavishLainesTHE SINGINGWINEMAKER&ConcannonKent Darcie580Ridge CudaRyhan &Stony Ridge &Crooked VineROADTESLATOFOOTHILLSSIERRAEckertEstate<strong>Wine</strong>ryNottinghamKent StevenLaRochelleOccasioLongevityHiddenCreekRios-LovellTam‡s & WentePATTERSON PASSCedar MountainGarrŽel SolLUPIN ROADPurpleOrchidInnBodegasAguirreCROSS ROADEagle RidgeVICTORIALesnes ChBoaventuraMarr CellarsBERNAL AVE.Ruby HillWETMORE RDPalomares VineyardsSunolKILKARE RD.680EllistonVineyardsFenestra<strong>Wine</strong>ryISABEL AVECoyneThomas<strong>Wine</strong>ryVineyardsWenteRestaurantCenterVisitorsGolf CourseandFamily Wood Vineyards*MTN. CEDAR RDBent Creek <strong>Wine</strong>ry<strong>Wine</strong>ryCrane WhiteMcGRAILVINEYARDSRed Feather<strong>Wine</strong>ryWhite House <strong>Wine</strong>ryBigEvans JohnR. CharlesVineyards84MAINVALTenuta VineyardsEn GardeLECI TOSNILES CANYON ROADONMONTEREY/CARMELLook for us on Facebook and become a Fan!65