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ON THE COVER | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKA Perfect Day – Sonoma Valley’s GatewaySonoma Valley, home to scores ofwineries, groves of olive trees, natural hotsprings and some of the most fertile soil inthe country, is truly a garden of earthlydelights. Three unique properties, occupyingboth sides of Highway 121 at the gateway ofSonoma Valley, combine the beauty, bountyand passion of the Sonoma experience. ClineCellars, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and TheOlive Press are three unique venues unitedby their authentic spirit, warm hospitalityand exceptional tasting opportunities.Just five miles from the junction ofHighway 37 and 121, the Italian-style stonevilla that houses Jacuzzi Family Vineyardsand The Olive Press can be seen on one sideof the road, and on the other are Cline’svibrant vineyards and rose gardens. All threeproperties are owned and operated by longtimeSonoma residents, Fred and NancyCline. Fred Cline’s agricultural roots reachback to his grandfather’s ranch in Oakley,California. Fred’s grandfather, ValerianoJacuzzi, instilled in his grandson the love offarm life and the particular mysteries ofturning grapes into wine. Fred and Nancyestablished Cline Cellars in 1982 along thesandy shores of the San Joaquin andSacramento Rivers in Oakley, and relocatedthe winery to Sonoma in 1991. In 2007,Jacuzzi Family Vineyards opened its doorsacross the street, under the same roof as TheOlive Press.Jacuzzi Family VineyardsBegin your perfect Sonoma day with a wine andolive oil tasting at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and TheOlive Press. The main door to the villa opens to thewinery tasting room on the left, and to the right is the artisan boutique and tasting bars of The OlivePress. Enjoy complimentary tastes of Italian-style wines and varietals like Barbera, Montepulciano,Pinot Grigio and Aleatico. For a deeper experience, arrange a private or VIP tasting in the stone piazzaor private tasting room and enjoy wines paired with locally made artisan cheeses and charcuterie.