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Come and savor a great glass of wine! Drop by any day of the week from 10-5 and we will lift your spirits with our Flora Springs hospitality.

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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WINEMAKER PROFILE TA S T I N G R O O M O F T H E W E E K 50 WNE CLUB O F T H E W E E K 10

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WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-46 Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Art & Antiques Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44 NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46 SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67 Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-74 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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WINE CLUB OF THE WEEK

SONOMA WINE SHOP

onoma Wine Shop hosts a very popular, customized wine club. Located in the California historic landmark 1891 Pinelli Building on the Sonoma Plaza, the Sonoma Wine Shop has served the adventurous wine lover for more than three decades. “Social Director” Bryan Cooper and team run a full-service wine shop and wine club, right in the heart of the wine country. Each month, they meet hundreds of their members (and prospective members) and share their finds. One of the keys to their continued success is that they know what it means to offer real service and quality, and they are dedicated to helping their club members find great wines at great prices. The wine club links members with contacts in hundreds of small wineries, providing in-depth knowledge about the vineyards and producers. Members receive an extensive selection of small production, quality wines, including some very hard-to-find labels and older vintages that are seldom available at any price. At Sonoma Wine Shop, they believe in the wines they sell. They use their tasting room to help show the wines to their members and get critical feedback. By having wines to show to hundreds of people every month, and listening to their members, they simply get better wines and are always on the lookout for the best quality and value. They also enjoy their charming surroundings and keep their showroom open seven days a week for their many visitors. Hand carved wine racks and natural cork floors make their shop intimate and fun. The wine racks, each with a hand-carved scene of Sonoma County, are one of a kind. The tasting room is open every day, and members can pair local cheeses with their wine. The staff host dozens of informal tastings each week. So the next time you are in Sonoma, drop by their shop to get a first hand glimpse at this hub of the wine trade, and the center for a wine club with around a thousand active members. So you should not be surprised that they ship out wines every day all over the world to members just to keep up.

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WINE CLUB DETAILS The Sonoma Wine Shop has four wine clubs to choose from: the Will Call Club of over 200 local wine seekers who live near the shop; the quarterly Tasting Room Club of two bottles for $50 plus shipping; the largest Custom Wine Club anywhere, where they pick each wine for each member, based on budget and frequency; and finally the Custom Case Club where members receive custompicked wines with discounted prices and discounted shipping. A range of retail prices from $25 to 35 a bottle make any of these clubs a great value. Members also receive special discounts on many wines. To ship to most states the cost is a very reasonable $25 per case. Order two or more cases a year, custom picked for you and save money with low shipping and 10% off the entire order. The wines are all small-production wines primarily from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties, as well as other California wineries. These wineries are like fine, small restaurants: they know them all personally and find some of their best wines to send you. If you love buttery Chardonnay , they will send some. If you love big intense Cabernets, they will send those. You tell them what you prefer, they’ll ship it. They specialize in Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Pinot Noir, hundred-yearold-plus vine Zinfandels and Petite Sirahs. And they guarantee what they sell. Always.

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Wine Garage – Here Comes the Jug! by Michelle J. Baker

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ine Garage founder Todd Miller drilled a couple of holes in the wall at his bustling Calistoga wine shop nearly two years ago in anxious anticipation of having his own winery’s juice flowing from one side of the wall to happy customers waiting on the other side. Well, it took a while, but the Wine Garage winery is finally open for business. From those holes in the wall now hang a couple of fabricated stainless steel nozzles, and out of them flow two righteous and delicious blends, B1 (a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot and Petit Verdot) and R1 (a Rhone-style blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah). “My biggest problem,” says Miller, “is that customers can’t decide which to buy because they love them both so much.” And with good reason. Miller bought the individual lots of finished wine that make up each blend from some of his personal winemaking friends. The wine came from grapes from several of Napa’s most prestigious vineyards. He’s sworn to secrecy on the vineyard sources so the Wine Garage blends don’t compete against the same wines priced at two, three or even four times what Miller sells it for – just $29.99 for a half-gallon jug, filled to order. When Todd and Joy Miller moved to Napa Valley in 2001, they were surprised to find that they could hardly find any wines for less than $45 a bottle. Then they went to a dinner party at a winemaker’s home, and were shocked to discover that many winemakers couldn’t afford to drink the wines they made. That’s when the Millers decided to open the first wine shop in Napa Valley that only carried wines under $25 a bottle. So in 2003, Todd Miller swapped his corporate necktie for jeans and boots and started scouring Northern California for great, undiscovered wines to offer at the new wine shop, the Wine Garage in Calistoga. Miller drove the roads less traveled, meeting with winemakers, walking in their vineyards, and tasting their grapes, barrel samples and finished wines. The winemakers, tickled to have a real, live wine buyer at their winery, shared stories with Miller over a glass of wine at the dinner table. The Wine Garage carries a wide selection of bargains from Sonoma and Napa, and gems from as far afield as Paso Robles, Lodi,

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the Sierra Foothills and Mendocino County. The store still doesn’t carry any wines priced over $25, and Miller doesn’t buy a wine for the store unless he loves it. What’s best is the Wine Garage staff takes the guesswork out of wine shopping: tell the staff what you’re looking for and they will steer you to the perfect bottle. The Wine Garage is now a licensed winery, and in addition to the blends on tap, they produce a line of their own Wine Garage wines from grapes they crush. For reds they offer a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Zinfandel and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; there are also two whites, Joy Ride (named for Todd’s wife and business partner, Joy), a lively blend of Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Muscat, and a 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. The Wine Garage’s wine club is one of the best deals around. Club members can choose to receive six bottles of red wine (or three red and three white) six times per year for $100 per shipment, plus shipping. The Wine Garage also offers an “Intense Red” selection of massively concentrated and extracted wines, also six bottles six times per year for $125 per shipment, plus shipping. The Wine Garage, located at 1020 Foothill Boulevard (Highway 29) in Calistoga, is open from 11 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 11 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (707) 942-5332, visit the website at www.winegarage.net or send an email to [email protected].

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK NAPA VALLEY « ONGOING Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com

« ONGOING WEEKENDS (EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND) Wine Component Tasting Seminar 10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

« EVERY 4TH WEEKEND Wine & Food Pairing Seminar 10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Wine & Food Pairings 11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing 1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing Peju Province Winery, Rutherford www.peju.com, 800-446-7358 ONGOING Private Tours 707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com $25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville ONGOING Epicurean Explorations RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people $95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch www.goosecross.com Goosecross Cellars, Yountville ONGOING WEEKENDS Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com • Apr 24: Murder Mystery • Apr 24: Vintners Lunch featuring Mahoney Vineyards • May 1: Vintners Lunch featuring Robert Foley • May 9: Moonlight Escape Dinner • May 9, 17: Family Fun Night • May 10: Mother’s Day Lunch & Dinner • May 15: Vintners Lunch featuring Pau Mathew • May 15, 29: Murder Mystery Dinner • May 16: Appellation Dinner featuring Sonoma ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org 1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa • Apr 30: Mariza • May 8: George Winston • May 9: Ne Lei Hula • May 15: Tom Rush • May 16: Best of San Francisco Comedy Competition ONGOING Live at the Lincoln Theater 707-944-1300, Yountville www.lincolntheater.com • Apr 26: The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers with Alasdair Fraser ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa www.backroomwines.com • Apr 24: Aromatic Whites for Spring • May 1: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting • May 4: Dinner & A Tasting • May 8: Burgundy • May 15: Rosé Tasting • May 18: Back Room Tasting Group

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ONGOING di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature 707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org • Ongoing through June 13: (un)Natural • Apr 23: Contemporary Conversations, Michael Schwager, Ross Campbell & Kathryn Spence

« ONGOING Buon Amici Members & Guests 10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853 www.benesserevineyards.com Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena • Members Only New Release Tastings • Barrel Tastings by appointment • Vertical Tastings by appointment • Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment

« ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting $25 Reserve Wine Seminar Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18 Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre 707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu St. Helena, [email protected], $12.50pp Culinary Institute of America at Greystone ONGOING Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com ONGOING Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets St. Helena, 707-967-0666, $5pp www.adozenvintners.com ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery 888-RMONDAVI (766-6328)x2000 www.robertmondavi.com Call or check website for particulars. • The To Kalon Tour & Tasting • A Guided Tasting • Pleasure in the Glass • The Taste of Wine • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch • Celebrating California Wine & Food • The Essence Tour & Tasting • Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match ONGOING THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS Made in Napa Valley Culinary Centre Taste samples of prepared demos of delicious & easy recipes for entertaing, quick weeknight suppers, grilling techniques and more! 707-603-3250, [email protected] Visit www.madeinnapavalley.com for details.

« ONGOING Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com

« ONGOING THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS Library & Barrel Sample Tastings Sequoia Grove Winery 8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena 707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com • 11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting in the underground cellar, $20 • 12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting to include Barrel Sample, $40 • 3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting in the underground cellar, $20

« ONGOING Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards 800-726-6136, Calistoga www.sterlingvineyards.com Taste limited release wines at the winery.

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« ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com Andretti Winery, Napa • Individual Tastings, $12 • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting • Food & Wine Pairing • Vineyard Tour • Blending Class • Wine Sensory Seminar

Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards 11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45pp Private tasting in the Reserve Room after tour. ONGOING VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366 $15 mid-week special, mention this listing www.bourassavineyards.com Bourassa Vineyards, Napa

« ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com ZD Wines, Rutherford • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm • Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt • Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt • Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt • Wine Train, $180, RSVP

ONGOING Wine Tasting Options 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville • Current Release Tasting, $15 • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25 • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75 • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people • Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250 • Sonnette Library Tasting, $75 • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall

« ONGOING Tasting at Grgich Hills 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm $10, Wine Library Tasting/$30 Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com

« ONGOING Tastings at the Popcorn Bar 10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena • It’s all About You Tasting, $15 • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25

« ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa 877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com Artesa Winery, Napa • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40 • Daily Guided Tours • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40

« ONGOING THUR-SAT Temptastings in the Temptation Cave 11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member www.florasprings.com, RSVP Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena

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« ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 www.silveradovineyards.com Silverado Vineyards, Napa • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 • Library Tasting, $75 • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20 • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting

« ONGOING Appellation Tastings 10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067 www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40 Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford

« ONGOING Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond 11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620 www.raymondvineyards.com, $15 Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena Group tours available by appointment.

« ONGOING Wine Tasting Experiences By appt, 707-963-5853x105 www.benesserevineyards.com Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 • Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15

ONGOING Tours & Tasting 707-253-1400, 10am-5pm, Black Stallion Winery Napa, www.blackstallionwinery.com • Regular tasting, $10 • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person

« ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20 • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Bacchus That Rascal Multi-media presentation – History of Wine Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981

« LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservations 707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com

« EVERY SATURDAY ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar 800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40 Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com

« EVERY SUNDAY Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines 11am by appointment only, $20pp Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings at Havens Wine Cellars 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS « EVERY SATURDAY Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays at Bennett Lane Winery Calistoga, 10am-5pm www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 ONGOING Friday Night Winemaker Events 5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2 JV Wine & Spirits, Napa • Apr 24: Wine 101 ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 27 Peju Winery Art Exhibit Featuring Don Hatfield, Marina Golden & Betty Jo March, 10am-6pm, 800-446-7358 www.peju.com, Peju Winery, Rutherford ONGOING SUNDAYS Sunday Suppers at Brix 3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749 www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville ONGOING SATURDAYS Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa 10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa ONGOING Wine Social Every Evening No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine. 707-944-2749, www.brix.com Brix Restaurant, Yountville ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Classic Rock Photography Exhibit 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com Markham Vineyards, St. Helena ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 10 Gina Werfel’s Paintings Exhibit 10am-5pm, 707-968-2203 www.robertmondaviwinery.com Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville

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ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3 Photography Contest Exhibit 16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival 707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org Mumm Napa, Rutherford APRIL 25 9th Annual Vineyard to Vintner 707-255-1720, www.stagsleapdistrict.com • Library Tasting Seminar, 10-11am Shafer Vineyards, Napa, $60 • Open Houses, 11am-4:30pm, at participating wineries, $135 • Soiree Cabernet Dinner, 6:30-10pm, Clos du Val, Napa, $285/open house & dinner

APRIL 25 Kitchen in the Vineyards Home Tour 707-258-5559, www.musicinthevineyards.com Visit five Napa Valley homes!

« APRIL 25 Mumm Release Party 6-8pm, 707-967-7700, RSVP www.mummnapa.com, $15/members, $20 Mumm Napa, Rutherford

« APRIL 25 Free Concert: Deutscher Musikverein 12-2pm, 707-963-8989x2222 www.beringer.com, 707-967-4412 Beringer Vineyards, St Helena

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MAY 2 Parisian Delights Winemaker Dinner 7pm, 800-326-6069x429, $125 www.merryvale.com, RSVP Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena Dinner in the Cask Room & live music!

« MAY 2 Calistoga Wineries Annual Spring Celebration 707-942-5508x202, www.calsitogawineevent.com Benefits St Luke’s Preschool in Calistoga, $35 Barlow Vineyards (at Zahtila), Bennett Lane Winery, Casa Nuestra Winery, Lava Vine Winery, Graeser Winery, Parry Cellars (at Casa Nuestra), Summers Estate & Zahtila Vineyards

« MAY 2-3 Spring Passport Weekend Rutherford Appellation Wineries 11am-4pm, $65, $50/Sunday only www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com Visit participating wineries for tastings & more! MAY 3 Cinco de Mayo 707-942-5507, free, parade at noon Downtown Calistoga MAY 3 Down the Garden Path Garden Tour 10am-4pm, 707-253-4147 http://cenapa.ucdavis.edu, $25/adv, $30 6 private gardens in & around Napa

« MAY 10 Mother’s Day Tea 3-4:30pm, 800-716-2788x135, RSVP www.domainecarneros.com, $50, $45/members Domaine Carneros, Napa MAY 16 Spring Cooking Class 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com, RSVP Cedar Gables Inn, Napa

« MAY 16 Spanish Dinner 6:30pm, $95, Artesa Winery, Napa 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com

« MAY 16 Celebrity Photo Exhibit Opening Reception Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities by George Rose 6:30-8:30pm, 707-967-7700, Mumm Napa Rutherford, www.mummnapa.com

« MAY 16 Food & Wine Pairing featuring Oysters 11-12:30pm, 800-716-2788x135, RSVP www.domainecarneros.com, $50, $40/members Domaine Carneros, Napa

« MAY 16 – AUGUST 17 Celebrity Photo Exhibit Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities by George Rose 10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700

SONOMA COUNTY « ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln 10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley. ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600 • Apr 24: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe • Apr 25: The Art of Dessert Gala • Apr 26: Santa Rosa Concert Association • Apr 28: Boz Scaggs • May 3: Santa Rosa Concert Association • May 9-10: American Philharmonic 10th Season Gala • May 15: A Night of Opera Favorites • May 16-18: Santa Rosa Symphony Set Seven • May 19: BB King

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ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Center 707-588-3400, Rohnert Park www.spreckelsonline.com • Ongoing through Apr 12: The Book of Matthew • Apr 30-May 17: Greater Tuna ONGOING Live Entertainment at River Rock Casino 707-857-2777, Geyserville www.riverrockcasino.com • Apr 24: Beatles Flashback • Apr 25: Al Von

« ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000 www.fairmont.com.sonoma Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma ONGOING The Center for Performing Arts 707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/ Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park • May 1: Guitar Ensemble • May 1-2: O Primavera, SSU Chorus • May 1-2, 5-6, 8-9: Spring Dance Concert • May 3: Ars Nova, Student Composers Concert • May 5, 12, 15-16: Candid Camera • May 7: Indian Singing Ensemble • May 8-9: Music Theatre Scenes • May 8-6: Byrd, Corpus Christi Mass • May 13: Around the World in Eighty Minutes • May 14: Vocal Jazz Combo Concert • May 14: Jazz Ensembles • May 15-16: Sonoma County Bach Choir • May 15, 20: La Voce Gloriosa • May 17: Trio Navarro • May 17: Chamber Wind Ensemble

« ONGOING Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059 Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com

« ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm 707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp ONGOING (THURSDAY-SATURDAY) Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour 10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25 www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg ONGOING (MONDAY-SATURDAY) Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola 11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20 Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811 ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com

ONGOING Sunday Brunches by the Sea 10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319 www.timbercoveinn.com Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove ONGOING THROUGH MAY 10 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change 707-523-4185, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 14 Ansel Adams Masterworks 707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa

« ONGOING Winemaker Tasting 6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa www.winespectrum.com, 707-525-8466 ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134 ONGOING Sonoma Film Institute 707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park • Apr 23, 26: Le Cercle Rouge • Apr 30: Leon, The Professional • May 1, 3: Two Early Documentaries by Mira Noir • May 7-8: Carmen Jones • May 14-15: Karmen Gei ONGOING Escape to Wine Country Concert Series 1-4pm, 707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon tours! Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood • May 2: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald • May 9: Jazz Keyboardist, John Simon • May 16: Folk Artist, Adam Traum

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings 10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 $5 tasting fee covers the pairing! EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Santa Rosa Veteran's Building parking lot 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon

6th Street Playhouse Studio Theatre, Santa Rosa

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma APRIL 24 Rembrandt: His Life, His Art, His World by Ann Wiklund 7pm, 707-939-7862, www.svma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma

MAY 1 First Friday 4-8pm, www.firstfridaysonfourth.com Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa Food, art & music! MAY 1 First Friday at Ridge Vineyards 4-7pm, 707-433-7721, www.ridgewine.com Ridge Vineyards, Healdsburg

EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023

APRIL 25 Artiste Cinema Night: Road to Singapore 6:30-9pm, 707-433-1920, www.artiste.com $15/admission, glass of wine & popcorn Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Healdsburg

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in Healdsburg. Alexander Valley, 707-431-4310 www.hannawinery.com, $10pp

APRIL 25 28th Annual Butter & Egg Days Celebration 707-763-0344, www.butterandeggdays.com 10am-5pm, Historic Downtown Petaluma Parade, food, arts/crafts & more!

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APRIL 25 Winemaker Dinner with Kevin Hall 6pm, 707-433-7209, [email protected] www.avvwine.com, $85, $75/members Alexander Valley Vineyards, Healdsburg

MAY 2 Winemaker Dinner 707-473-2992, www.sbragia.com Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville

« EVERY FRIDAY Complimentary Wine Tasting at Flamingo Hotel 5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille featuring Sonoma County wines 707-545-8530, 800-848-8300 Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com ONGOING Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment Eight person minimum, 2 hours www.chateaustjean.com, $75 Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood ONGOING Cinq Cépages Component Tasting 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours www.chateaustjean.com, $25 Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood ONGOING Private VIP Wine Tasting 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, 707-833-4134x5258 www.chateaustjean.com, $25, 1 hour Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood ONGOING Box Lunch Program with Tour 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment Ten person minimum, 2 hours www.chateaustjean.com, $50 Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood

« ONGOING Tours, Tastings & Seminars St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimum Call for more information & reservations. www.stfranciswinery.com • Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 • Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 • Wine & Food Pairing, $30

« ONGOING Guided Winery Tours 11am, 1 & 3pm, 707-996-7256 www.gloriaferrer.com, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma

« ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 30 Tatiana McWethy Exhibit 11am-6pm, 707-935-3848, www.charlescreek.com Charles Creek Tasting Room, Sonoma A selection of new & recent works in oil & pastel. ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3 Susan St Thomas & Jerry Kermode Exhibits 11am-6pm, 707-566-9189 Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 26 The Blue Room 707-523-4185, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

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APRIL 25 Winemaker Dinner by the Sea With David Hirsch & Nick Goldschmidt 5:30pm, 707-785-2371, $99 Sea Ranch Lodge, The Sea Ranch APRIL 25 Shitake, Crimini, Oyster…oh my! 1-3pm, 707-431-9600x13 www.lambertbridge.com, $75, $50/members Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg

« APRIL 25 Spring Dinner with a Local Flare 6:30pm, 707-933-1999, www.gloriaferrer.com Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

« APRIL 25-26 Passport to Dry Creek Valley & Barrel Club Shipment 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com Wilson Winery, Healdsburg

« APRIL 25-26 Passport to Dry Creek Valley 707-433-3031, www.wdcv.com, $120 both days, $70/Sunday only Visit 45 participating Dry Creek Valley wineries!

« APRIL 26 Spring Annual Gala & Auction 5-9pm, Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa 707-579-1500x13, www.sonomacountymuseum.org

MAY 1-2 13th Annual California Herdeljezi Festival Ives Park & Veteran’s Memorial Building Sebastopol, 1-9pm, 707-823-7941 Simi Forage A Sonoma County Food & Wine Adventure 707-473-3221, www.simiwinery.com Simi Winery, Healdsburg

MAY 2, 9, 16 Spring Nature Walk 9:30am-1:30pm, Bouverie Preserve, Glen Ellen www.egret.com, 707-938-4454, $15 MAY 2 15th Annual Petaluma River Cleanup 9am-1pm, Petaluma Marina, Petaluma www.petalumarivercleanup.org, 707-763-5086

« MAY 2 Bravissimo! Hip Food & Wine Jazz Auction 5:30-10pm, 707-431-8508 Dutcher Crossing Winery, Healdsburg MAY 2 Cinco de Mayo 12-3pm, 707-939-6903, $40, $30/members Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma MAY 2 Walk for the Arts & Spring Fling 707-433-8506, www.thehealdsburgschool.org Healdsburg High Track & Fitch Mountain SchoolHealdsburg MAY 2 Cinco de Mayo Celebration 12-4pm, 707-838-1000, free Town Green & Downtown Windsor MAY 2-3 Salmon Creek ArtWalk Open Studios 10am-5pm, 707-875-3500, free Various locations in Salmon Creek

APRIL 26 Petaluma Spring Antique Fair 8am-4pm, Historic Downtown Petaluma www.petalumadowntown.com, 707-462-9348

MAY 2-3 Wildflower Chapel Hike 10am-2pm, Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma www.nicholsonranch.com, 707-938-8822

APRIL 26-27 21st Annual Spring Concert Healdsburg Community Chorus 707-433-8005, www.healdsburgchorus.com Healdsburg Community Church, Healdsburg

MAY 3 19th Annual Historic Healdsburg Home Tour 1-4:30pm, 707-473-0313, $30/adv, $35 www.healdsburgaauw.com Healdsburg Museum, Healdsburg

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MAY 3 Winemaker Dinner with Philip Staehle of Enkidu Wine 6pm, 707-865-2304, $45 Village Inn Restaurant, Monte Rio

Classic Sparkling Wines & Cheese Combinations: Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies 10:30am-12pm, 707-996-7256 www.gloriaferrer.com, $30 Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma APRIL 30 Garden Tour 10am-12pm, 707-778-2307, $40, McEvoy Ranch www.mcevoyranch.com, Petaluma MAY 1 First Friday: DJ’s Alixopoulos & DJ Jewsy 5-7pm, 707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa

MAY 3 48th Annual 4-H ChickenQue 11am-4pm, 707-565-2681 Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa MAY 3 Geyserville May Day Festival 12-4pm, 707-857-3463, free www.geyservillecc.com Geyser Peak Picnic Grounds, Geyserville Food, local wines, kids’ activities & much more!

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 3 Healdsburg Garden Club Annual Plant Sale & Luncheon 10am-2pm, 707-227-6427 Villa Chanticleer Annex, Healdsburg

MAY 8 Fete De La Fleur Dinner 6:30-9:30pm, 707-833-4134x5258 www.chateaustjean.com, $150/member Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood

MAY 3 20th Annual Salute to John Phillip Sousa Concert Healdsburg Community Band, 707-433-3413 3pm, $10, Jackson Theater, Santa Rosa

MAY 9 Fete De La Fleur - Celebration of the Flower 10:30am-5pm, 707-833-4134 www.chateaustjean.com Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood

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Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Featuring Benziger Family Winery 6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVP Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma MAY 7 Lecture with Mary Street Alinder Author of Ansel Adams: A Biography, 1996 707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org 7pm, Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa

« MAY 7, 21 Wine Tasting FUNdamentals 10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356, $25

Celebrate Healdsburg 2009 12-6pm, 707-431-3152 www.celebratehealdsburg.com Historic Downtown Healdsburg Plaza Wine, food, kids’ activities & much more!

« MAY 9 Spring Fest on the Eastside 11am-5pm, Healdsburg www.christophercreek.com, 707-433-2001 At participating Russian River wineries MAY 9 Eco-Tour Dog Hike with Jeff Kunde 9am, Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood

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www.kunde.com, $45, RSVP 707-833-5501x334

2-4pm, 800-975-0555x13

MAY 9 Mother’s Day Weekend Tour & Seasonal Lunch 10am-12pm, 707-778-2307, Petaluma www.mcevoyranch.com, $125, McEvoy Ranch MAY 9 Human Race of Sonoma County 8am, 707-573-3399 Slater Middle School, Santa Rosa MAY 9 Oyster Days on the Way to the Bay 11am-4pm, 707-874-1010, $25 Freestone Vineyards, Freestone

www.lambertbridge.com, $75, $50/members

MAY 9 Living History Day 10am-5pm, Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park www.petalumaadobe.com, 707-762-4871 MAY 9 Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff 1-5:30pm, Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma www.greatchilicookoff.com, 707-763-8920 MAY 9 Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SATURDAYS MAY 9 - OCTOBER 31

Docent Guided Walking Tours of

Historic Downtown

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MAY 16

cigarBQ 2009

Wild Fest 2009

12-4pm, www.ywca.org/sonomacounty

10am-4pm, 707-992-0274

Various events in Sonoma County wine country!

www.scwildliferescue.org

« MAY 16-17 Passport to Sonoma Valley

Passport & wine glass gives unlimited tastings,

10:30am, 707-778-4398

& entry to Sonoma Valley's acclaimed wineries

www.petalumamuseum.com

11am-4pm, 707-935-0803, Sonoma MAY 14-16

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, Petaluma

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Petaluma

www.sonomavalleywine.com Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti

MAY 16

MAY 10

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115th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Quivira

Cabernet Sauvignon, Réserve Spéciale www.americangraffiti.net

10am, 707-5423-7673, free, Downtown Santa Rosa

11am-5pm, 707-431-8333

Release & Passport Weekend Historic Downtown Petaluma

www.quivirawine.com, 800-292-8339

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« MAY 16

10am-4:30pm, 707-935-2600

Pendulum Club Spring Fling

www.arrowoodwinery.com, $10

Dinner with the Winemaker Series:

11am-4pm, 707-940-4043

Arrowood Winery, Glen Ellen

Mother’s Day Dine Near the Vines

Featuring Kunde Estate Winery

www.clinecellars.com, Cline Cellars, Sonoma

Small bites & Rhone varietals!

10:30am, 707-282-1534, RSVP

800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com

Quivira Vineyards, Healdsburg

MAY 10

www.kunde.com, $55/members, $60

The Bay View Restaurant

MAY 16-17

« MAY 16-17 Freestone Fermentation Festival Welcome to ZINoma

Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood

12-6pm, 707-874-1963, $7 Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

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11am-4pm, 707-833-2330 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone

MAY 10 MAY 15-17

www.ledsonwinery.com

Mother’s Day Brunch

MAY 17 Kawasaki AMA Superbikes Showdown

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11am-2pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

Great Strides Walk 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com

Ledson Winery, Kenwood

www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999

8am, 415-331-0640, Spring Lake Park, Santa Rosa Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

MAY 16-17 Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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Raymond Burr’s Birthday Bash

Winemaker Dinner: Patz & Hall

MAY 17 Wine Club Pickup Party

11am-5pm, 888-900-0024

www.timbercoveinn.com

800-500-2285, www.sausalwinery.com

www.raymondburrvineyards.com

10am-5pm, 707-887-1647

Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove

Sausal Winery, Healdsburg

Raymond Burr Vineyards, Healdsburg

Visit West Sonoma County homes.

707-847-3231, 800-987-8319

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14th Annual Spring Home & Garden Tour

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS « MAY 21 Winemaker Dinner featuring Paradise Ridge Winery 6pm, 707-528-9463, www.prwinery.com www.timbercoveinn.com Timber Cove Inn, Jenner yers

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EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Buford & Brown Yappy Hour Wine tasting with your dog! 1-3pm The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, 707-744-878 ONGOING Classic Concerts by the Lake Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE • Apr 24: Little Big Town • May 24: Cheech & Chong • Apr 25: The Lost Boys – Rock Shop IV • May 16: Robin Trowe ONGOING Skunk Train 866 457-5865, Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com

« ONGOING THROUGH MAY 14 Land and Sea Exhibit Photography by Jon Klein Pottery by Jan Wax & Chris Bing 11am-5pm, Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo www.scharffenbergercellars.com, 707-895-2957 APRIL 23 – MAY 24 Tuesdays with Morrie 707-937-4477, www.MendocinoTheatre.org Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino APRIL 24 Concerts with Conversations: Wendy DeWitt, Piano Blues 707-275-2244, www.tallmanhotel.com Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake APRIL 25 Wine Sensory 1-5pm, $35, Tulip Hill Winery, Nice 707-274-9373, www.tuliphillwinery.com APRIL 25-26 Heron Festival & Wildflower Brunch 800-LAKESIDE, www.heronfestival.org Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center, Kelseyville APRIL 25 – MAY 31 Mendocino Film Festival 707-937-0171, www.mendocinofilmfestival.org Mendocino & Ukiah MAY 2 Wine Sensory 11am-5pm, $35, Tulip Hill Winery, Nice www.tuliphillwinery.com, 707-274-9373 MAY 2 Anderson Valley Beer Festival 1-6pm, 707-895-BEER Mendocino Country Fairgrounds, Boonville

« MAY 2-3 Hopland Spring Passport Weekend 11am-5pm, 800-564-2582, $35/incl glass www.hoplandpassport.com Visit participating wineries! MAY 8 Progressive Dinner in Mendocino 6pm, $75, 707-937-5397, [email protected] Ford House, The Mendocino Hotel & Kelley House Benefit for Ford House Restoration Fund

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« MAY 17 Zina Hyde Cunningham Winemaker Dinner Featuring winemaker Steve Ledson 6:30pm, $125, 800-421-2810, www.stevenswood.com, www.zinawinery.com Stevenswood Spa Resort, Boonville

MARIN COUNTY ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael 415-499-6800, www.marincenter.org • Apr 25: Jeanette Walls • Apr 26: Tommy Tune, Steps in Time A 50th Anniversary • Apr 30: David Copperfield • May 3, 5: A Tribute to Aaron Copland • May 9: Le Roi Soleil, A French Musical • May 9: Marin Human Race • May 9: Kathleen Battle • May 13: Business Showcase & Career Fair • May 15: Brosnan School of Irish Dance, Lark in the Morning • May 16: Dance With Sherry Studio, Seasons 2009 • May 16: Harmony Sweepstakes • May 17: Marin-Sonoma Concours d’Elegance • May 17: Just Dance Academy • May 19: Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band APRIL 23-26 Fantasy Cycling Camp 415-339-4777, www.cavallopoint.com Cavallo Point, Sausalito APRIL 25 7th Annual Artists of Issaquah Show 11am-5pm, www.artistsofissaquah.com Issaquah Dock, Sausalito APRIL 30 – MAY 3 An Artists’ Retreat with Anna Rhodes 415-33-4777, www.cavallopoint.com Cavallo Point, Sausalito MAY 2 Playdate 2009: 5th Annual Fundraising Gala 6pm, 415-339-3958, www.baykidsmuseum.org Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito

SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING Wednesday Sunset Sessions 5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31 Five Themes Exhibit www.sfmoma.org, San Francisco San Francisco Museum of Modern Art ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 26 San Francisco Lyric Opera, Rigoletto 415-345-7575, www.sflyricopera.org Fort Mason Center, San Francisco APRIL 23 – MAY 7 52nd Annual San Francisco International Film Festival 415-561-5000, www.sffs.org Castro Theatre, San Francisco APRIL 24-26 New Living Expo 415-382-8300, www.newlivingexpo.com Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco APRIL 25 26th Annual International Beer Festival 7-10pm, 415-345-7500, www.fortmason.org, $60 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

12th Annual Pinot Noir Festival APRIL 26 Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association Opening Day on the Bay 707-895-WINE, www.avwines.com 415-331-0702, free Various events include a technical conference, Pier 39 & Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco Winemaker dinners & open houses at the wineries!

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ARROWOOD WINERY Complimentary “classic” tasting for two with ad PAGE 57

APRIL 23, 30 Time for Wine 5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin

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SONOMA WINE HARDWARE Free offer

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STAGECOACH EXPRESS Complimentary shipping box

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Meals On Wheels of San Francisco Star Chefs & Vintners Gala 5-11pm, www.mowsf.org/gala/events.html www.elizabethspencerwines.com Fort Mason Center, San Francisco MAY 19 Growers Dinners: Wine Forest Mushroom Dinner 6pm, 415-836-9239, $85, www.jackfalstaff.com Jack Falstaff, San Francisco

MONTEREY BAY AREA ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel 831-620-2048, Carmel • Apr 25: St. Lawrence String Quartet • Apr 26: Cirque Le Masque • May 5: Yefim Bronfman • May 15: Winner of 2008 Instrumental Competition • May 16: Vocal Competition Finalists & Winner • May 17: The Tweaksters! ONGOING Live at Golden State Theatre 831-372-3800, Monterey www.goldenstatetheatre.com • Apr 24: The Firesign Theatre • May 10: Broadway’s David Burnham • May 16: Al Martino with The Mills Brothers

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ONGOING World of Wine 2009 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley • May 6: Australia

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ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres 5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey

MAY 16 33rd Annual San Francisco Wine Auction 5:30pm-12am, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco 415-856-0939, www.sfwineauction.org Wine tasting, entertainment, dinner & dancing!

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ONGOING TUESDAYS Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886

EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel 831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com

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MAY 2-3 Norway Days 415-345-7500, www.fortmason.org Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

MAY 12 5th Annual Pink Out! Rosé Avengers & Producer 6:30-8:30pm, www.rapwine.com Butterfly Restaurant, San Francisco

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ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts 4-8pm, 831-649-6690, Monterey

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MAY 2 Cinco de Mayo Festival 10am, 415-647-1533, www.sfcincodemayo.com Dolores Park, San Francisco

MAY 12 Starlite Vineyards Sonoma Valley Tasting Seminar & Dinner 415-955-5574, [email protected] Campton Place, San Francisco, $160

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ONGOING Live Music at KRML Radio The Eastwood Building, Carmel www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Winemaker Wednesdays Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series 6-8pm, 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com Bargetto Winery, Soquel Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine!

Open for Tasting 11am-4pm, 408-842-9197 $10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members www.martinranchwinery.com Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy

APRIL 24 – MAY 24 Waiting for Lefty 831-624-1531, www.cetstaffplayers.org Indoor Forest Theatre, Carmel APRIL 25 Rediscovering Point Lobos: A Guided Walk with Poetry Readings & Musical Interludes 1-3pm, 831-372-5857, parking fee Point Lobos State Reserve, Carmel APRIL 25 Spring Wine Celebration Wineries of the Santa Clara Valley 11am-5pm, 800-548-3813, $50 Casa de Fruta County Park, Gilroy

« APRIL 25 6th Annual Chalone Appellation Pinnacles Wine Festival 11:30am-4pm, 831-678-2400, $50/adv, $60 www.pinnacleswinefestival.com Enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres from the appellation! Inn at the Pinnacles, Soledad APRIL 25-26 Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale 9am-5pm, 831-758-6645, free Jardines Restaurant, San Juan Bautista APRIL 26 Día del Niño 10am-6pm, 831-648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.org Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey APRIL 26 Big Sur International Marathon 831-625-6226, www.bsim.org Highway 1, Big Sur to Carmel APRIL 26 Rivers of Chocolate 2-5pm, 408-353-2278, www.silvermtn.com Mountain Winery, Saratoga APRIL 30 – MAY 17 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 831-622-0100, www.pacrep.org Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel

MAY 1-3 Wildflower Triathlon 831-373-0678, Monterey, www.tricalifornia.com MAY 2 Wine Stroll 3-6pm, 408-779-3190, www.clos.com, $15 Downtown Morgan Hill

« MAY 2 Spring Open House 11am-4pm, 831-678-4555, www.hahnestates.com Hahn Estates, Soledad

« MAY 2 15th Annual Spring Open House River Road Wine Trail Visit participating wineries. New releases, barrel samples, food & entertainment! 11am-4pm Free admission, www.riverroadwinetrail.com MAY 2-3 Santa Cruz Clay Show & Sale 11am-5pm, 831-475-2258, Bargetto Winery, Soquel www.bargetto.com, www.santacruzclay.com MAY 3 Annual Robinson Jeffers Tor House Garden Party 2-5pm, 831-624-1813, www.torhouse.org Tor House, Carmel MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 Time for Wine 5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com Clos LaChance, San Martin MAY 9 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival 7:30pm, 831-457-9693, www.scbaroque.org University of California, Santa Cruz MAY 10 Mother’s Day Brunch 11:30am, 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com Bargetto Winery, Soquel MAY 10 Mother’s Day Buffets & Dinners 831-647-7500, www.pebblebeach.com The Lodge at Pebble Beach & The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach MAY 10 Mother’s Day Brunch 11am-3pm, 831-455-2100, Chateau Coralini, Salinas MAY 10 Mother’s Day at the Winery 11am-5pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com Clos LaChance, San Martin MAY 10 Mother’s Day Brunch 11am-3pm, 888-648-9463 www.bernardus.com, $70, $32/child Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley MAY 14-16 Cooking for Solutions 831-648-4800, www.montereybayaquarium.org Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey A celebration of sustainable seafood! MAY 16 New Release Party 5-7pm, 831-624-2600 www.chateaujulien.com, $50, $40/members Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley

« MAY 16 3rd Annual Santa Lucia Highlands Winegrowers Gala 2-5pm, www.santaluciahighlands.com, $85 Hahn Estates, Soledad Exclusive wine tastings paired with food. MAY 16-17 50th Annual Artichoke Festival 831-633-2465, www.artichoke-festival.org

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS Castroville, Live music, wine tasting & much more!

SOUTH BAY ONGOING Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center 408-961-5858, Saratoga, www.montalvoarts.org ONGOING THROUGH MAY 1 (WED-SUN) 25th Annual Fine Art Exhibition 12-5pm, 408-354-2646 Art Museums of Los Gatos, Los Gatos APRIL 25 5th Annual Fur Ball 408-727-3383x879, www.hssv.org www.thomasfogartywinery.com Thomas Fogarty Winery, Woodside Benefit for Santa Clara Humane Society

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« MAY 16-17 13th Annual A La Carte & Art 650-965-3395, www.miramarevents.com, free 10am-6pm, Castro Street, Mountain View Live music, food, wine, art & much more!

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ONGOING Sierra Railroad

SAN MATEO COUNTY EVERY SATURDAY Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s Menlo Park, www.beltramos.com 650-325-2806, 2:20-5:30pm APRIL 26 19th Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show 10am-4pm, 650-726-2328 www.miramarevents.com, $20, $10/kids Half Moon Bay Airport, Half Moon Bay A showcase of motorized marvels!

ALAMEDA COUNTY APRIL 25 Science Festival 11am-4pm, free, CSU East Bay, Hayward www.sci.csueastbay.edu/festival, 510-885-3441

209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com • Apr 24: Murder Mystery Dinner • Apr 30: Wildflower Lunch • May 5: Tuesday Lunch Special • May 9: Sunset Dinner • May 10: Mother’s day Brunch APRIL 23-26 Clovis Rodeo 559-299-8838, www.clovisrodeo.com

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GALLO SONOMA The Family’s New Roots by Richard Paul Hinkle

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n the broader sense of time, the Gallo family has only been in Sonoma County for a short period of time. But in our country’s nascent wine industry, they’ve really been here for awhile. I can remember, nearly three decades ago, when the late Julio Gallo, in his usual quiet and understated manner, made a case for Sonoma County being the better place for winegrapes than the more heralded Napa Valley. His argument for channeling his family’s vineyard efforts here were simple: the closer you get to the coast, the longer the growing season and the better the fruit retains its natural grape acidity. Better wines. In tasting through a whole slew (more than a passel) of Gallo’s current wine releases, what Julio was saying – way back before it was popular to say so – is made abundantly evident. As you will see below, in all price categories, these are wines that speak persuasively of their place of origin. Varietal character is true, natural acidity pushes the fruit forward, and the wines finish with pleasing crispness and length. There’s not much more to ask for.

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Two of Julio’s grandchildren get the lion’s share of credit for these “Gallo Family” wines that are moving “Modesto” out of the frame in favor of “Sonoma County.” On the viticulture side is Matt Gallo; on the winemaking side is his sister, Gina. “In addition to what you might call ‘normal household chores,’ I had a ten-acre vineyard to take care of … when I was ten years old!” says Matt, who today oversees nearly 4500 acres of vineland in Sonoma County (not to mention another 1300 acres in Paso Robles and the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County). “You’re right. My grandfather believed that Sonoma was the best place in the world to grow grapes, and I think he was right. What we have tried to do at Gallo Family Vineyards is capture the character of the region and – through my work in the vineyards and Gina’s efforts at the winery – carry it on into the glass. I think we’ve succeeded in doing that.” Let’s start with the Sonoma County Reserve line, all of which sell for $15 per bottle. The 2007 Pinot Gris is fluid with steely lime and orange blossom, the 2007 Chardonnay is buttery, with light peach and a hint of oak toastiness. The 2006 Merlot is

perfectly lovely, with oily black currant and menthol, the 2007 Zinfandel is a bit on the ripe side, with juicy raspberry, and the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is charming with violets, blackberry and hints of currant and cassis. You’ll not find better at that price range anywhere. Included among the “Single Vineyard” wine slate are the 2006 Two Rock Chardonnay ($28), with its lean pear, apricot and oak toast and the 2006 Laguna Vineyard Chardonnay ($28), with fullthroated bacon-oak-toast and bright Golden Delicious apple fruit and clove spiciness. There is an excellent Dry Creek Valley, Frei Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 ($36) that is fluid and juicy with blackberry and cassis fruit, tobacco spice and aromatics that are all blackberry all the time. The “Winemaker’s Signature” line is also flush with quality (at, as you might expect, a slightly higher price). Highlights include the marvelous 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($35) that features black cherry and sweet mushroom fruit that is earthy and forest floor-like – just the thing for the filet mignon. The 2004 Tempranillo ($40) is another to watch out for, with its plum and boysenberry

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE fruit, its soft and expansive texture, and that sharp little hint of clove in the finish to wrap things up neatly. The 2006 Russian River Syrah ($40) is a pleasing mix of strawberry, pepper and tobacco, the 2006 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel ($35) is excellent with ripe raspberry, pepper, plum and cranberry, the 2004 Sonoma County Petit Verdot ($40) is dense with black ink and peppercorn, while the 2005 Sonoma County Meritage ($50) is thick with black currant fruit, a hint of green bean, and a tobacco spiciness that lingers on the palate. There are two dessert wines in the “Winemaker’s Signature” grouping, and both are more than worthy of your attention. The 2003 Port ($25/half) is nearly black in color and is flush with pomegranate fruit and a black walnut nuttiness that makes it great with a stronglyflavored cheese. And the 2006 Late Harvest Semillon ($40/half) is thick and treacle-sweet, with ripe peach and plenty of honey from the botrytis infection that caused the grapes to dehydrate, thus concentrating fruit and sugar so intensely. Try it by itself, with Roquefort cheese (for contrast), or honeydew melon (for complement). This one’s a keeper. Gallo’s tasting room is not at the Dry Creek Valley winery, but is located on the Plaza in downtown Healdsburg (320 Center Street). Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, there is no charge for the featured wine. Structured tastings are $7-15. For further information, phone (707) 433-2458. [Hinkle is the author of nine wine books. Contact is [email protected].]

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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

How do I build a wine storage room? For many casual wine drinkers, the wine collecting bug hits sooner than expected and suddenly they find themselves storing wine bottles in more than one location. It starts with a small wine rack in the kitchen, then grows to fill the bottom of a hall closet, or two, and spreads to various cool, dark corners of the household. When wine bottles take over the living room it’s time to think about a wine storage room. If you buy wine by the case rather than bottle, one option is to rent space in a temperature-controlled self-storage center. These are especially popular in residential areas with a large number of apartment buildings and homes without basements. But this choice requires a monthly fee and the hassle of not having the bottles quickly and easily at hand. Personal refrigerated units designed for wine-keeping at home have become more sophisticated and attractive. These look like miniature refrigerators and are made small enough to fit under a kitchen counter or large enough to walk inside. Many come with sliding shelves, variable temperature controls, lights, digital displays and other convenience options. If you have the space, consider building a dedicated wine room in your home. This is a project that has relatively high initial cost but can provide long-term savings and undeniable convenience compared to self-storage. In some cases, a wine storage room may work best in conjunction with a separate under-counter refrigerated unit in the kitchen. With this approach, you can keep wines for long-term aging in the room, and the “everyday” wines in the kitchen unit. The keys to designing and building a good wine storage room are low light, a steady, and restricted temperature range (55-60 degrees)

and humidity (65-75%) range, and the absence of vibrations. All of these requirements create the ideal conditions for proper aging of the wine. Too cold, or too warm, the wine ages too slowly or too quickly, respectively, and therefore imperfectly. Too dry, and cork shrinkage allows air inside the bottle, which spoils the wine. Finally, vibrations will disturb the molecular structure of the wines and accelerate the production of sediment. When building the room, all sides, floor and ceiling must be well insulated, the entry door of exterior grade, and a wine-room cooling unit built into a wall. A normal air conditioner will not do the job because it is designed to remove moisture from the air. There are many brands of cooling units available and with some research on the Internet you should be able to find the right unit at the right price sized for your storage room. Last, but certainly not least, is the selection of the wine racks. Racks are usually made from wood that can hold up to the temperature and humidity, such as cedar or redwood, although some come in other materials such as plastic or aluminum. Most popular are the wooden racks, which add a warm and elegant look to the room. Although it requires an investment of time and money, a home wine storage room can be very gratifying. All of your wine in one place, inside the confines of your own home. And maybe best of all, you can get back to using hall closets for coats and hats.

Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com. Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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Let California Wine Tours do the Driving “The View is Better from Our Back Seat”

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ine country visitors are often left speechless by the beautiful sweeping vineyard views and rolling hills dotted with stunning oak trees. Many of these breathtaking views are often missed if you are concentrating on driving your rental car or your own vehicle and desperately looking for the driveway for your next winery stop. Leave your vehicle behind and let someone else do the driving, deal with directions, winery appointments and all the details for a truly memorable wine country adventure. California Wine Tours is celebrating nearly a quarter century as wine country’s #1 source for tours and transportation. Visitors can either join one of their daily public tours or you can rent a private vehicle and create a custom wine tour designed to include your favorite wines or wineries. It is completely up to you. By selecting a long standing company like California Wine Tours, visitors are assured access to the best in wine country as

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California Wine Tours has spent 25 years learning the ins and outs of off the beaten path and truly memorable wine country experiences. Daily wine tours are conducted in both Napa and Sonoma and include convenient pick-ups at area hotels. Guests will visit four to five wineries with time for lunch at one of many picturesque picnic spots. The driver is also your wine guide and can answer questions in between the winery stops. This tour is limited to 10 people so you are assured an intimate experience. If you are staying in San Francisco, you can take the Bay Link Ferry to Vallejo and California Wine Tours will pick you up at the ferry terminal to join the Napa Valley tour. This tour is $79 per person from Napa or Sonoma and $99 per person from San Francisco. A private limousine tour is not as expensive as many think. Put six friends in a stretch limousine for five hours and the cost is less than $68 per person, all inclusive. No need to worry about who will be the designated driver. No need to worry about setting up appointments at wineries. California Wine Tours will handle everything. All you have to do is enjoy the company of your friends. Go for Green – Wine Country’s beauty, topography and ideal climate is why it is the perfect area to grow and make world class

wines. Generations of family farmers believe if Mother Nature is treated with respect, she delivers a delicious and bountiful crop. See this respect for the land first hand and select a wine tour focused on wineries that practice organic grape growing and high level sustainable winemaking practices. Reduce your carbon footprint even more as you take in the sweeping vineyard views from the back seat of one of California Wine Tour’s chauffeured Toyota Prius sedans. For more information, visit the website at www.californiawinetours.com or call 1-800294-6386 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Rutherford Appellation Wineries Announce Spring Passport Weekend Visitors Invited to Tour Rutherford for a Day or Entire Weekend to Enjoy 14 Award-Winning Rutherford Winery Experiences The Rutherford Appellation Wineries invite the public to enjoy a wine tasting journey through Napa Valley’s famed Rutherford appellation during their Spring Passport Weekend on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passport holders can experience the wineries of the Rutherford appellation with exclusive tastings of new releases, current and library vintages, wine and food pairings and special Passport Weekend discounts. The event highlights and celebrates the wineries of Rutherford, the historic heart of Napa Valley. Each winery will feature its own unique tasting experience aimed to educate and enthuse visitors about the unique growing region. Fourteen wineries are slated to pour their wines for the event, including many that are not normally open for public tastings. Host winery sites are Alpha Omega, Beaulieu Vineyard, Elizabeth Spencer Wines, Franciscan Estates, Honig Vineyard and Winery, Peju Province Winery, Pina Napa Valley, Rubicon Estate, Rutherford Hill Winery, St. Supery and Tres Sabores Winery. Guest wineries include Martin Estate, Provenance Vineyards and Slaughterhouse Cellars. Weekend passports are available for $65 per person or $50 for a Sunday only pass. Members of participating winery wine clubs will receive a 20% passport ticket discount applied with the use of a promotional code. Passports may be purchased online at www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com and will be available for pick-up on May 2 and May 3 at the pre-selected winery. Proceeds from the spring event will be donated to a Napa Valley community charity. Over the past year, Rutherford Appellation Wineries has donated more than $8,000 to local charities from Passport Weekend ticket sales, including the Rutherford River Restoration project, Queen of the Valley Community Outreach Service and the Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department. Rutherford Passport Weekends are semi-annual events held the first weekends of May and December. Rutherford Appellation Wineries was established as the direct to consumer marketing arm of the Rutherford Dust Society (www.rutherforddust.org) to educate the public about the significance of the Rutherford appellation as Napa Valley's preeminent grape-growing area. This consumer-focused organization was created to promote the uniqueness of the area and encourage visitors to experience personally the quality of the wines produced in this special place. To learn more about the Rutherford Appellation Wineries, visit www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com.

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DEERFIELD RANCH WINERY by Kathleen Hill

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eerfield Ranch Winery is a truly hidden treasure in Sonoma Valley, Jack London’s Valley of the Moon. Once you get to the winery off Highway 12, the tasting room appears to be hidden as well, but the pot of gold at the end of the tunnel is well worth the hunt. Located just north of Wildwood Gardens and the Kenwood Inn and south of Kenwood Restaurant, the winery, caves and tasting room are neatly nestled into the hills. A black and white sign reading “Deerfield Ranch” alerts you to make an almost immediate turn. Heading up Deerfield’s driveway, a small lake with an island appears on your right, presided over by two very tall rusty metal sculpted giraffes, along with living ducks and geese who obviously love to leave calling cards along the driveway. While the winery itself looks tiny, with some tanks sheltered by a possibly permanent white tent, the reality of Deerfield Ranch lives underground. Begin your treasure hunt into the cave by entering the door between the winery and the tent. Walk or roll straight ahead for a few hundred feet to “the white area.” Do not take any of the curving side hallways. The treasure inside is the “Grand Room,” which feels more like an interesting living room than a tasting bar, and the rare wines in the center of an elegant 23,000 square feet of wine barrel-aging cave burrowed into the

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hillside and facing eastward in the heart of the Valley of the Moon. When we stopped in, Deerfield grower Dan Sanchez was checking on his Brunello Sangiovese, with vines he imported from his mother’s hometown in Italy and grows with love and passion. Sanchez said owner and winemaker “Robert Rex doesn’t care about your degrees, he cares about your passion.” Known as a “Renaissance man” who can do anything, Rex oversees everything, personally helped lay the tile in the cave and tasting room, and built the entrance doors. It helps to be a chemist, a graphic designer and a gourmet cook who owned a tobacco shop Berkeley for many years. Rex and his wife P.J. have lived at their hilltop Deerfield Ranch in Kenwood for nearly 30 years, and started making wine way back in their Berkeley days. They, along with their family and partners, started to build the winery caves in 2001. Rex says, “We allow the grapes to fully vine ripen, hand pick and sort the grapes, and use the most gentle production techniques. We produce wines using organic methods and are one of only three certified organic producing wineries in Sonoma.” P.J. Rex is among wine lovers who used to fear a raging headache after drinking red wine. She explains that “what really affects them is the histamines in red wine. Deerfield has very low levels of histamines. The yeast produces histamines during fermentation to

protect themselves from toxins in the juice. We triple hand sort all of our grapes and remove anything you wouldn’t feed to a baby. We also feed the yeast … keep a clean fermentation environment, and monitor the yeast for stress … Those who get headaches and have reactions to most wines can usually drink Deerfield wine.” P. J. Rex is also sensitive to sulfites in wine, which normally keeps wine from oxidizing during barrel ageing and bottling. She says Deerfield doesn’t “release (its) wine until the SO2 reaches non-reactive levels.” The result is known as “clean wine.” Producing around 12,000 cases of wine annually, Rex works year after year with the same small growers in Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties, aging the wines two to three years. Many of these wineries are so down-toearth that their friends show up for picking, pruning and great parties just to be part of making Deerfield’s fine wines. Watch for “Deerfield’s Stimulus Package” of six wines for $110 that includes two each of 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2004 Merlot Cuvée and 2004 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. As you leave the cave and face east, stop for a minute and inhale one of the most beautiful vineyard views in Sonoma Valley as you gaze at Kunde Estate’s vast holdings. Deerfield Ranch Winery is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 10200 Highway 12/Sonoma Highway, Kenwood. For more information, call toll free 1-888518-6387 or (707) 833-5215.

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Santa Cruz Mountains 2nd Annual Wine Express While this year is the 14th annual Santa Cruz Wine Auction, it is the second Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Express event! This grand Wine Tasting will take place on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Come sip wines in the redwoods from America’s premier mountain appellation. Guests will enjoy world-class wines and get the opportunity to ride the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Railway. The Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Express will be held at Roaring Camp Railroads, located off Graham Hill Road, in Felton. Sample great wines and stroll among the majestic coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a great opportunity to sample wines from virtually all of the award-winning wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains, in one location. Wine tasting will be accompanied by delectable appetizers, as well as a silent and live auction. Auction items include rare wines, large-format bottles, getaways to world-class resorts and trips, unique private winemakers’ dinners and much more. The train will make a

40-minute loop at 3:30 p.m. with winemakers on board pouring Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Dogs on a leash are welcome for both the tasting and the train ride. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door, $20 for chil-

dren under 12 years old. For reservations or more information, contact the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association at (831) 685-VINE (8463) or send an email to [email protected].

Mark your calendars! SCMWA Vintners’ Festival 2009 The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association has announced details for the 19th annual Vintners’ Festival “A Taste of the Mountains.” This year’s festival will be held on two consecutive weekends. The first weekend, June 6 and 7, the festival will be hosted at wineries and restaurants in Santa Cruz County. The second weekend, June 13 and 14, the festival will be hosted at wineries and restaurants in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Wineries participating in the Vintners’ Festival will be pouring from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m with restaurant locations closing at 4 p.m. The Vintners’ Festival offers participants a self-guided tour in which they may take part in barrel tastings, meet winemakers and enjoy music, art and grood food. Visitors are also invited to wander through many of the winery gardens and to bring picnics to enjoy in picturesque surroundings. Tickets and the official brochure listing participating wineries, along with a map to help you find the locations, will be available by calling (831) 685-VINE. You may also purchase your commemorative wine glass, which serves as your ticket to taste, at one of the festival locations.

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Wild Weekend “Passport to Dry Creek Valley” is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. On April 25th and 26th, the wineries of this bucolic grape-growing area will celebrate the magic of their valley with wine, food, entertainment and the hospitality for which Dry Creek is famous. Forty-seven wineries will present the very best of their current releases, library wines and special bottlings which are only available during Passport weekend. Unlike other large tasting events, Passport tickets are limited and therefore offer a more intimate experience. Two day passports are $120, Sunday only passport is $70. To participate, call (707) 433-3031 or go to www.wdcv.com.

Sneak Peeks Every spring, five hosts in the heart of Napa Valley graciously open the doors of their stunning estate homes for the one-day “Kitchens in the Vineyards” home tour. This one-of-a-kind gem features sneak peeks of exclusive kitchens, dining rooms, entertainment areas and gardens, all enhanced by professional springtime floral designs, table settings and tastings of food prepared by a few of Napa Valley’s most well-known chefs. The 12th annual Kitchen in the Vineyard home tour will take place on April 25th. Tickets are $65 per person and benefit Music in the Vineyards, a chamber music festival taking place at various Napa wineries every August. Due to its popularity, tour tickets are limited. To order, call (707) 258-5559, or visit www.musicinthevineyards.org. FYI: A preview tour is offered on April 24th including chauffeured service to each stop aboard a luxury minibus. Tickets are $185 per person.

Big Deal Great tastes and smaller crowds makes Mendocino’s Hopland Passport worth scheduling a trip. On May 2nd and 3rd, thirteen boutique producers will “roll out the barrel,” showcasing their finest in Rhone, Italian, Burgundy and Bordeaux varietals ranging from Arneis to Zinfandel. This year, each winery will provide their own signature

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entertainment including live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbecues, organic garden tours, book signings and reserve and future tastings. Participants receive a passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway where over thirty prizes will be given away. Attend the Silent Auction on Saturday to bid on a great selection of winery items. Tickets are $35 allinclusive. For more information, call 1-8005646-2582 or www.hoplandpassport.com.

Bravo Bravissimo! Bravissimo! is kicking off for the first time this year as an annual evening celebration in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley. Commemorating the life and heritage of this worldfamous grape-growing region, Bravissimo! features four-star food and wine, music and auction festivities; including the opportunity to spend the day cooking alongside the internationally acclaimed chef Douglas Keane at his Healdsburg restaurant Cyrus! Local chef Tim Vallery will be serving gourmet regional cuisine paired with the wines of Dutcher Crossing, Domaine Chandon and numerous other Sonoma and Napa Valley favorites. This year's musical entertainment is the Larry Dunlap jazz quartet, featuring female vocalist Bobbe Norris. Bravissimo! takes place on Saturday, May 2nd from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on the grounds of the beautiful Dutcher Crossing Winery. Cost is $85 in advanced, $100 at the door. For further details, visit the website at www.thsbravissimo.com or call (707) 4318508.

Party Parisian Merryvale Vineyards is hosting “Parisian Delights” Winemaker Dinner in the cavernous Cask Room on Saturday, May 2nd. Join winemaker Sean Foster for a magnificent four course dinner of French cuisine paired with tantalizing Merryvale wines and enjoy live Parisian music from the ’20s courtesy of The Baguette Quartet. This year’s menu will feature cuisine from Elaine Bell Catering Company. Here’s a preview: Savory Lobster Crème Brulee, Roast Duckling with Amber Oaks Farm Mushrooms, Delta Dried Plum,

Cabernet and Chestnut Sauce, Fully Belly Farms Braised Leeks, Glazed Baby Carrots, Classic Beef Bourguignon – Beef, Bacon, Mushroom and Red Wine Ragout with Buttered Noodles, Golden Crepes with Poached Apricots and Raspberries, and Apricot Champagne Reduction Sauce with Hints of Orange and Caramel. Truly an evening of celebration, culinary delights and great wine! Reception is at 7 p.m. with dinner seating at 7:30. Cost is $125 all inclusive. For reservations, call (877) 887-7763. FYI: Merryvale’s “Seasons of the Napa Valley” dinners offer guests a rare opportunity to experience wine country at its finest. The historic Cask Room is normally reserved for private parties and corporate events.

Forage Festivities Forage: to seek, rummage, hunt; to wander or go in search of provisions. This spring, Simi winery will partner with some of Sonoma County’s finest farms and artisanal food producers to premiere Simi Spring Forage: a Sonoma County Wine & Food Adventure. The bi-annual event is designed to invoke the rich bounty and diversity of Sonoma County – from sea, farm and vineyard to kitchen, table and glass – complete with a hands-on forage pizza cook-off. The Simi Spring Forage weekend kicks off Friday, May 1st, with an evening reception, local artisanal farmer presentations and a tasting menu featuring fresh, seasonal, regional foods and artisanal products paired with Simi wines. Saturday morning begins with breakfast at the local artisan bakery, followed by a foraging trip to the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market. From there, guests will be transported to regional farms and a vineyard for tours, tastings and a country picnic lunch. At day’s end, all will return to the winery for hands-on preparation – composing the day’s foraged ingredients to create individuallyinspired pizzas. By bringing together artisanal farms and producers with guest participants, Simi Forage will highlight the community spirit of Sonoma County’s sustainable farming practices and lifestyle. Cost is $500 all inclusive. To participate, call (707) 473-3326 or visit www.simiwinery.com.

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Bring Friends, Picnic & Camera to Wines & Sunsets in Paradise With the arrival of spring, Paradise Ridge Winery is once again opening their doors to host the popular Wednesday evening’s “Wine & Sunsets in Paradise.” Each Wednesday evening through October 28, guests are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the luscious Paradise Ridge wines while watching spectacular Sonoma County sunsets from the winery’s expansive veranda and beautiful Poetry Terrace. Wines & Sunsets begins at 6 p.m. and ends with the setting of the sun. For this special event, the tasting room is closed, but for your enjoyment, wines are available to purchase by the glass

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or by the bottle. As an addition to this year’s Wednesday night festivities, Paradise Ridge Winery is hosting a contest for the Most Amazing Sunset Photo. Photos will be evaluated on natural beauty as well as the ambience of the Wines & Sunsets experience. Entries will be accepted from May 1 through October 1. Chosen photographs will be on display at the Wines & Sunsets on October 28. Paradise Ridge Winery is located at 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, off Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa. Known for having “the most beautiful view in Sonoma County,” visitors are invited to come for the wines and stay for the view. The winery is open daily for tasting and sales from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information on Wines & Sunsets or the photo contest, email [email protected] or call (707) 528-9463.

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Kenwood Inn Ranked in Top Three Resort Spas in the United States The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have recognized the Kenwood Inn and Spa as one of the top resort spas in the United States in the magazine’s April Spa Poll issue. The awards are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Survey, the largest independent poll of consumers’ preferences. More than 32,000 readers voted this year as spas were rated excellent, very good, good, fair or poor for Location, Spa Facilities, Treatments, Spa Staff, Rooms, Service and Food/Dining. Criterion scores, representing the percentage of respondents rating a spa excellent or very good, were averaged to determine the final score. Of the top three overall highest ranking spas, the Kenwood Inn was only slightly outscored by two properties in Hawaii; however it was the only property of all 38 to receive three, perfect, 100-point scores for Treatments, Spa Staff and Service. The complete results of the awards can be found in the April issue of Condé Nast Traveler, or on at www.cntraveler.com. Kenwood’s full-service spa highlights the organic products of ARCONA; pure, natural, active ingredients that create powerful results for the face and body along with treatments that utilize vinotherapy

and the healing power of grapes. The benefits of wine drinking have been medically documented and doctors around the world recognize the penetrating, protective qualities of topical treatments based on oils extracted from grape seeds. Kenwood’s products incorporate vinotherapy; using red wine extracts, Chardonnay and Riesling oils with additional ingredients chosen for their ability to heal and protect the body, mind and senses. Popular treatments, unique to the property, include: a Wine Country Facial, Kenwood Harvest Sugar Scrub, and the Kenwood Wine Wrap with an optional Wine Bath soak add-on. Smartly tucked away in Sonoma County’s Valley of the Moon, the Kenwood Inn and Spa is a Mediterranean-style villa has three lush courtyards – each with an exquisite saline swimming pool – fountains, a serene pond, meticulously landscaped flora, and abundant ivy cascading up, down and around the inn. Private guestroom entrances lead into each of the secluded twenty-nine rooms and suites designed with guest privacy in mind. The Inn is located at 10400 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, www.kenwoodinn.com.

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FLAMINGO RESORT & SPA 170 rooms and suites on 10 acres, garden setting with heated pool, night club with entertainment,Terrace Grill restaurant, fitness center and tennis courts 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa 1-800-848-8300

ROBIN’S NEST GUEST HOUSE 665 W. Turner Road, Lodi

WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 2505 W. Turner Road

(209) 334-6988

VINTNERS INN Forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios; 1-800-421-2584 surrounded by vineyards. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com

AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS 8400 E. Harney Lane

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THE INN AT LOCKHOUSE 19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford

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LEDSON HOTEL Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies. Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com

LAMP LIGHTER INN Tucked into an ancient grove of trees and just steps to the famous Carmel Beach, you will discover a charming inn with two cottages and four guest rooms inn and Sunset House Suites. These bed and breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935. (831) 624-6046 www.carmellamplighter.com

KENWOOD INN AND SPA A premier Sonoma County destination for discerning visitors seeking gracious treatment, lush surroundings, soothing pools and elegant accommodations all in a Tuscan (707) 833-1293 Setting. 10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood www.kenwoodinn.com

VAGABOND’S INN Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries and blocks away from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn. (831) 624-7738 www.vagabondshouseinn

SONOMA COUNTY– COAST INN AT THE TIDES Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available; 1-800-541-7788 continental breakfast 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com

(209) 334-3952 www.robinsnestlodi.com

CASA DE CARMEL AND MONTE VERDE INNS Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just steps from Ocean Avenue with its many shops, galleries and restaurants, the Inn is only five blocks from the miracle mile of Carmel’s white sandy beach. Style, comfort, location – these inns have it all. Monte Verde & Ocean Ave., Carmel 831 624-6046, www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com

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Celebrate Stags Leap AVA’s 20th Anniversary at Vineyard to Vintner by Michael Rockich With so many Napa Valley vineyards, why do the wineries of the Stags Leap District remain such a popular neighborhood to visit? Stags Leap District is an appellation reached from Napa without climbing mountains, traveling extensively on country lanes, or driving the 20 mile length of the Valley. The district’s proximity to chic Yountville and Downtown Napa’s hotels, shops, golf and nationally recognized restaurants are another major benefit. The district’s compact size, comprising about 2,799 acres, means reduced travel time between wineries. And the district’s red wines have an unrivaled reputation – famous for winning three Paris tastings in 1976, 1986 and 2006 against top French competition from Bordeaux. Most recently, Stags Leap District has earned renown for its progressive, sustainable farming and practices. The fruit forward wines of the district are known as “rock soft” because they demonstrate an underlying power and grace. Due to its southern location Stags Leap District benefits from the cooler marine environment. Only about three degrees lower average temperature makes a significant improvement in grape quality. The air heated by the east face of the Palisades cliffs rises pulling cooler air off the valley floor over the vines. Another dimension of the excellent terroir is the riverbed soil and geologically younger up-thrust fragments which provide excellent drainage. Clones and especially rootstock are mated to soil conditions. Share the experience of Stags Leap District’s 20th anniversary at the V2V celebration Saturday, April 25 with the District’s founders at Shafer Vineyards from 10 to 11 a.m. The pioneer founders – Portet, Steltzner and Shafer will share their personal stories of the district’s beginnings and their views toward the future. The founders will pour their rarest wines and oldest vintages from their cellars in a library tasting. Navigate up and down the Silverado Trail from winery to winery between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Explore individual wineries while discovering winery caves and cellars and enjoying barrel tastings with food and wine pairings not available to the public. Cap the exciting day at the Soiree evening dinner celebration at Clos Du Val from 6:30 to 10 p.m. hosted by vintner Bernard Portet. Join all of the district’s vintners and winemakers for an exclusive reception and preview tasting of the 2005 Appellation Collection in the Barrel Room. As the sun sets the fete will move into the tent for dinner where each vintner will host a table with wines from their cellars and dance as the Dick Bright Band rocks the District. For V2V ticket availability, combinations, and pricing, or for further information about the District visit the website at www.stagsleapdistrict.com, or contact Nancy Bialek, the Executive Director of Stags Leap District Winegrowers by email at [email protected], telephone (707) 255-1720, fax (707) 255-1760.

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Scott & Buggsy

Winemaker Profile: Dutch Henry Winery

SCOTT CHAFEN by Charles Neave

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es and Maggie Chafen call Dutch Henry Winery, “the best secret in the Napa Valley” as they have for the last 17 years when their goal was simple: to make a limited amount of hand-crafted premium wine, using the best grapes available and setting the highest standards for themselves. Today, the winery makes around 6,000 cases of their handcrafted wine every year, which includes their signature hillside Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Chafen Vineyards, a much sought after label. Known for the level of quality of their wines, all of Dutch Henry’s vineyards are located in the northeast part of the Napa Valley AVA, where the dominant visual backdrop is provided by the Palisades which were formed by volcanic and seismic uplifting. Chafen Vineyards, that prime piece of vineyard land that the winemaker calls the “jewel in the crown,” is nestled along the southwestern-facing slopes of the Vaca mountain range and overlooks the entire eastern side of the valley. Comprising two vineyards at 800 and 1200 feet above sea level, they are planted eighteen acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Petite Verdot. The soils there, and the carefully selected clones that have been planted,

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bring about the concentrated flavors that Dutch Henry wines are known for. All-in-all the varietals they work with include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. The label known as “Argo” is a classic blend of Bordeaux varietals. Winemaker Scott Chafen has been an integral part of Dutch Henry since it opened its doors in 1992. He has been the winemaker, a cellar rat, has worked in sales and as office manager; add to that an informal resume that includes landscape architect, delivery boy and forklift operator and you begin to understand the depth of his involvement with the family business. Growing up in San Francisco he spent summers in the family vineyards in the Napa Valley and worked in the cellar at Vincent Arroyo Winery. Then, after getting a degree in philosophy from Occidental College, he started planning what is now Dutch Henry Winery, and he has been an integral part of the winemaking efforts at the property ever since. Scott prides himself on being a wine “grower” rather than a wine “maker.” This simply reflects his personal feeling that wines are made in the vineyard, not in the cellar. So for this reason he makes sure to find the time to hike through the vineyards regularly.

“Winemaking truly begins in the vineyard. That’s where all the secrets are. “I like single vineyards and it really all is done in the vineyards; it’s all about the grapes, which means it is all about the farmer, which means it is all about Mother Nature. “The last harvest was tough just because of the frost issue. Production was down for a number of reasons but the quality is nice. It was just tough for the growers. But now with the recent rains it has been great and this year looks great, especially for the Cabernet from the vineyard north of Zinfandel Lane moreor-less in the middle of the Valley.” Scott and his wife Jennifer live in Calistoga with their Airedale terriers Buggsy, Minnie, and Sadie (“The Sorority” he calls them) and a brand-new baby girl. The family spends its free time listening to and playing music, cooking, gardening, hiking and traveling. Dutch Henry Winery is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are by appointment. They are located at 4300 Silverado Trail near Calistoga. They would also like it known to all dog lovers that wellbehaved canine companions (on a leash, please) are welcome onto the property. For more information, call (707) 942-5771 or 1-888-224-5879, or look for them on the Internet at www.dutchhenry.com.

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Wine Preserva – Better Taste, Less Waste Wine Preserva is a simple, innovative and superior way to preserve wine that protects both the taste and aroma. The patented disc, when inserted into an opened bottle, acts as a barrier against oxidation by floating on the surface of the wine, keeping the aroma and taste of the wine at “restaurant quality” for up to five days. Try Wine Preserva with a

bottle you know well. Its benefits and ease of use become apparent immediately. You won't be able to tell the difference between a freshly opened bottle and one protected with Wine Preserva. Wine Preserva is perfect for

restaurants and tasting rooms only open weekends, or during slow times. It significantly reduces wine waste so more wines can be offered by the glass. Made from FDA approved food grade material, the disc will not taint the wine’s flavor or aroma and is recyclable – simply discard with empty bottle. Wine Preserva is less expensive than most other systems and is simple to use – disc inserts into bottle in seconds. Wine Preserva is available at Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 Main Street in St. Helena; 1-866-611-9463 Sonoma Wine Hardware, 536 Broadway in Sonoma; 1-866-231-9463. You can also order Wine Preserva at www.winehardware.com. Sixpacks sell for $5.99.

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4th Annual Carneros Heritage Fest, May 30 Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Carneros Heritage Fest, the region’s signature celebration on May 30th, featuring a Lamb BBQ and Picnic in a Pasture paired with Carneros premium and ultra premium wines, a “Throwdown!” competition between Napa and Sonoma emerging chefs and an abundance of family-friendly fun. One of the nation’s only family-friendly wine and food festivals, the fest is hosted by the Carneros Wine Alliance. Proceeds of the fest benefit the Carneros Land Stewardship Foundation dedicated to the conservation and preservation of habitat and wetlands in the San Pablo Bay adjacent to the Carneros region. Highlights of the 4th Annual Carneros Heritage Fest include: • Carneros Premium and Ultra-Premium wines paired with a Carneros-style Lamb BBQ under the direction of Brandon Guenther, chef/owner of Rocker Oysterfeller’s Kitchen and Saloon, Valley Ford, Sonoma County • Napa vs. Sonoma ThrowDown! featuring emerging chefs pitted against each other in a lamb cook-off with Carneros wine pairings • Sheepherding, Falconry, Music, Entertainment, Vineyard Tours • Environmental and sustainable agriculture, wildlife and ecology exhibits, featuring beekeepers, reptiles, worms, insects and a showcase of “BabyDoll” miniature sheep. • Special activities for families include a hay maze and kite-flying in

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the renowned Carneros wind. • Artisan cheese, olive oil and honey producers • World famous Carneros grape growers showcasing how a great vine becomes a great wine including a special exhibit on growing grapes from seedlings. All inclusive tickets are $75 per person. Children under 12 (accompanied by parent) are free. Friday night, May 29 “Next Generation” Winemaker Dinners require a separate ticket. Tickets are available at www.carnerosheritagefest.com. The Carneros Heritage Fest takes place at the Donum Estate, 24520 Ramal Road in Sonoma, 40 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles from Marin County, the East Bay and 60 minutes from Sacramento and the South Bay.

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Two New Releases are Now Available at Girard Tasting Room The tasting room for Girard Winery has been scrupulously designed to enhance all aspects of winetasting. Soothing lighting, colors, textures, furnishings, music and a décor that has been dubbed an “elegant mixture of cosmopolitan chic and heartland rural” have all been thoughtfully selected. The attention to detail is astounding. The ceilings and walls are finished with reclaimed barn wood from Missouri. Other features include cedar floors, mosaic glass tiles, a unique, handcrafted tasting bar and dramatic lighting. Wines can be enjoyed at the bar or while comfortably seated. A state-of-the-art, walk-in, glass-enclosed wine cellar ensures that guests are always served wine that has been properly stored. Three different tastings are available. The first is a flight of five wines offered for the modest fee of $10 (free to club members). No appointment is necessary. A second tasting of library and reserve wines ($15 for three or $5 each, no charge to club members), also does not require an appointment. A private tasting of seven wines paired with food ($40 per person, free to club members), requires reservations. Visitors taste seven wines matched with impeccably produced, handcrafted fare from Dean & Deluca. The wine-and-food tasting can be reserved on-line at the winery’s website or by calling (707) 968-9297. New releases include 2007 Old Vine Zinfandel (86% Zinfandel, 9% Charbono and 5% Mourvedre) – a medium-bodied wine of lush, well-integrated tannins and crisp, bright acidity. The aroma/flavor profile includes: Kirsch, raspberry preserves, red licorice and dark plums with subtle notes of tobacco, dried hay and cedar. The 2006 Artistry is a proprietary blend of 5 Bordeaux-varietal grapes (59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petite Verdot, 8% Malbec and 7% Merlot). The 2006 vintage, also just released, is a dark, ruby red wine with aromas of kirsch, dark plum, raspberry, sugar cookies and nutmeg. There are also hints of herbal tea, saddle leather and toasted walnuts. On the palate, this firmly-

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textured wine offers a full mouth feel with flavors of chocolate/cherry truffles, blackberry tart and currants. The firm tannins are very well integrated, making the wine approachable at an early age. Girard’s tasting room at 6795 Washington Street in Yountville is open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For details, and a 2-for-1 coupon, visit the winery’s website at girardwinery.com.

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Calistoga Wineries Annual Spring Celebration, May 2 CALISTOGA WINERIES ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION! May 2, 2009 - 11 am to 4 pm, Saturday Join seven different wineries in and around Calistoga at this fabulous, annual open house event. Each winery will be celebrating with a variety of offerings: Current release tastings, barrel sampling, food, live music and/or other special offers! Tasting Passes may be purchased in advance online at www.calistogawineevent.com with a credit card or the day of at any of the participating wineries with cash or check. Tasting Pass proceeds will go directly to the nondenominational St. Luke’s Preschool in Calistoga; $35 per adult is the minimum donation requested per Tasting Pass. Must be over 21 years to purchase and use the Tasting Pass.

location fee to local charities. This Hollywood attention is helping people find what some consider the Napa Valley’s best-kept secret. “Our locations are beautiful and our hospitality is second-to-none,” says Calistoga Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rex Albright. “That’s one of the reasons casts and crews want to be here. Like everyone who visits Calistoga, they’re made to feel part of the community and are very comfortable here.” For more information on visiting Calistoga, contact the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce at (707) 942-6333 or visit the website at www.calistogavisitors.com.

Participating wineries: Barlow Vineyards (at Zahtila), Bennett Lane Winery, Casa Nuestra Winery, Lava Vine Winery, Graeser Winery, Parry Cellars (at Casa Nuestra); Summers Estate Wines & Zahtila Vineyards Discover the charm of these small up-valley wineries!

A Napa Valley town that’s known for its geothermal waters, spas, lodging, wineries and down-to-earth atmosphere is rapidly gaining attention for something very different. Hollywood has discovered the charm and scenic beauty of Calistoga, and anyone watching movies or television will see the proof. For many days this summer, locals and visitors rubbed elbows with Adam Sandler, who was in town filming the movie “Bedtime Stories” which is now out on DVD. “Bottle Shock,” the movie with Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman that debuted in theaters over the summer, depicts the true story of a 1976 blind tasting in Paris widely credited with launching California wines onto the international scene for the first time. A Chardonnay from Calistoga's Chateau Montelena won it all, and as the title indicates, the win by an American wine was quite a shock to the European wine industry. The film was released on DVD in February 2009. There was extensive location scouting for the Disney production in which Sandler stars. Calistoga area winery Castello di Amorosa, a 120,000-square-foot, eight-level (four above ground, four below), $35 million Tuscan-style castle was selected over an option in Scotland. Castello di Amorosa owner Dario Sattui is donating $100,000 of the

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Tasting Room of the Week:

WHITEHALL LANE by Charles Neave

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rom the very beginning the architecture at Whitehall Lane Winery has always been striking, even more so now with the recent addition, an addition that blends in perfectly with the original structure. It is indisputably a modern design, but one surrounded by what seem to be timeless vineyards and vines, backed up by the beginnings of the wooded slopes of the first part of the Mayacamas Range, one of two sets of parallel and dramatic topographical outcroppings that make the Napa Valley a true valley. Though Whitehall Lane has always been a small, family owned winery in Napa Valley’s iconic Rutherford appellation a few miles south of St. Helena, they also own about 110 acres of prime Napa Valley floor vineyards, and as always they remain committed to making the finest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Reserve wine possible. Though the winery was founded in 1979, the history dates back to the mid 1800s, when early settlers were drawn to the deep, loamy soils and ideal climate, and it is on this site that they planted high quality vines. In fact, a barn constructed in the early years of the last century is still in use today. In 1993, the Leonardini family acquired the property, updating the winemaking program and starting a new barrel-aging

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program, all while they keep sourcing the finest vineyards for the best grapes. Starting with one vineyard they now own prime vineyards that include the Whitehall Lane Estate Vineyard, Rutherford West Vineyard and Bommarito Vineyard in the Rutherford Appellation, Leonardini Vineyard and Fawn Park Vineyard in St. Helena, and the Oak Glen Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District to the south. The Estate Vineyard is 25 acres of “Rutherford Dust,” offering extraordinary Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc fruit. The Rutherford West Vineyard offers outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon fruit while the Bommarito Vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The Leonardini Vineyard is 14 acres of gravely soil yielding powerful Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and elegant yet intense Merlot grapes that go into the famous and much sought after “Leonardini Vineyard” vineyarddesignated wines, while Fawn Park, on a gentle slope of Eastern hillside, produces intense Cabernet Sauvignon. The 25-acre Oak Glen Vineyard produces flavorful Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. When you visit Whitehall Lane Winery, the first thing you notice is that the building is all angles and planes and rooflines, surrounded by mature vines on every side; the trellised walkway to the front door is covered by even more vines. Inside, big plate

glass windows behind the tasting bar and in the retail room look out onto rooms filled with stainless steel tanks, stacks of wine boxes and row after row of oak barrels. These are the real inner workings of the winery. Wines available for tasting might include their fruit-filled Sauvignon Blanc, the rich Chardonnay, the Pinot Noir and one or more of their Cabernet Sauvignons. If you have a special occasion in the near future the large bottles are a perfect choice. With the new construction a special Club Room has been added. With a panoramic view of the vineyards from the balcony, its’ own kitchen and a hundred suede wall panels, it is a mecca for wine club members and will also host a limited number of special events. All of that said, it is simply a fact that over the years Whitehall Lane has become synonymous with world-class wines, and the continued efforts of the Leonardini Family are tangible proof of their commitment to crafting elegant, beautifully made wines that are among the best in the world. The tasting room at Whitehall Lane Winery is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. They are located at 1563 St. Helena Hwy. (also known as Route 29) just south of the town of St. Helena. For more information give them a call at (707) 9639454 or 1-800-963-9454, or look on their website at www.whitehalllane.com

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he end of an era is nearing in the next few weeks as Yountville’s oldest art gallery, Images Fine Art, closes it doors forever. After nearly 20 successful years as a destination art gallery, the first Images Fine Art closed in town last April and now, a year later, the second Images Fine Art in Whistlestop Center will close. Nancie Brown, who with her husband Tom, owns Images Fine Art in Yountville and Art on Main in St. Helena, says they have decided to close the Yountville location because, “in such an interesting economy with skyrocketing rents, it’s become very difficult for retail businesses.” The Browns plan to devote their time to the St. Helena gallery, at 1359 Main St., which will remain open. The Browns first got into the gallery business on the heels of Tom’s successful career as an art broker 25 years ago in Marin County. Tom’s interest and skill in buying and selling art in the secondary market quickly gained him a reputation as one of the top brokers in the country. Eventually the Browns needed an outlet to show the art they were buying and

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selling, and so they opened their first gallery in Marin. The couple had always wanted a gallery in Napa Valley, and so they opened a second, larger gallery in Yountville. Then, to accommodate the work of the 200 artists they represented, the Browns soon snapped up another space that opened up in Yountville. With two galleries so close together, how did the Browns figure out what art to show in each gallery? “It was easy,” says Nancie. “Each gallery had its own distinctive look, and the art would tell us where it wanted to be.” In 2000, the Browns had an opportunity to purchase Gallery on Main Street in St. Helena. Owner Barbara Ryan, who had the gallery for 20 years, decided she’d make one call to see if someone was interested in buying her business. Her one call was to the Browns, who bought it on the spot, over the phone. The Browns have focused on showing internationally collected artists in a variety of mediums at Images Fine Art. They’ve had a loyal clientele who visit them annually on their trips to the Napa Valley. Nancie says it’s been a special joy to “help new buyers find their first piece of collectible art.” For seasoned art collectors and new buyers alike, it’s a great time to purchase an original, one-of a kind piece of art or a limited edition

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by well-known artists such as LeRoy Neiman, Michel Delacroix, Aldo Luongo and Mackenzie Thorpe at a significant discount. “When we went through our storage and backroom to prepare for closing, we found so much art that had never seen the light of day. It’s all first rate art that we had never framed or put on the wall,” says Nancie. While the beautiful gallery does not have a “Going Out of Business” look, customers will find incredible savings on art with drastically reduced prices. In addition to the art, almost everything else in the gallery is for sale, including fixtures, trees, desks, books and office furnishings. Visit Images Fine Art at 6505 Washington Street in Yountville before they close in early May. For further information, call (707) 944-0606.

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KENDALL-JACKSON by Sue Straight, The Wine Wench

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icture this – you are heading north on Highway 101 and just past Santa Rosa, you see what appears to be a French chateau, complete with vineyards and gardens, plunked down just off the freeway at Fulton Road. Stop. Do not pass go. You simply must not miss this place! Let’s start with the outside – this place really does look like a French Chateau, complete with formal gardens and gazebos. The landscaping is gorgeous! Speaking of gardens, you should allow yourself enough time to stroll through the Culinary Gardens – a two and a half acre wonderland of botanical magic. There is the Wine Sensory Garden (my personal favorite), where fruit trees and bushes and herbs and flowers that exemplify a particular wine varietal are artfully laid out, complete with signs explaining descriptors and affinities. The Pinot Noir garden for example, features strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, blueberries, plums and violets (all aromas and flavors that you may find in a good Pinot Noir). The Edible Flower Garden is packed full of all sorts of good-for-you

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plants and the Vegetable/Herb garden is a growing cornucopia of edible plants that the in-house chefs use in their wine and food pairings. Speaking of wine and food pairing, the friendly and knowledgeable staff of KendallJackson creates an absolutely unforgettable food and wine pairing experience. And they make it look so easy. Here’s how it works – after you stroll through the gardens and arrive at the visitors center (chateau), you are greeted with a warm smile and led to a tall table with a couple of tall, comfy chairs. Your server then explains how the wine and food pairing works (there are two flights: Savory

Wine & Food Pairing with six wines and the Dessert Pairing with five wines). Then a staff chef comes over and walks you through the pairing, saying “take a bite of this with a sip of that…” The Dessert Pairing is $18 the Wine & Food Pairing is $25 and you can do both for $40. No reservations are required, unless you have a large group. The end result is a delicious, fun education at a very reasonable price. If wine and food pairing isn’t your idea of a good time, you may taste wines at the bar – there is something for everyone here! The wines are excellent, by the way! KendallJackson produces some wonderful handcrafted small lot wines, along with their better known releases. Kendall-Jackson also has a cool, clubby tasting room just off the plaza in Healdsburg at 337 Healdsburg Avenue, where you may try a similar array of wines. The Kendall-Jackson Wine Center is located at 5007 Fulton Road in Santa Rosa. Both locations are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, check out their website at www.kj.com.

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Santa Rosa’s Summer of Food, Art and Music, Begins May 1 The City of Santa Rosa’s Economic Development Department, in cooperation with the Historic Railroad Square Association and the Arts Council of Sonoma County, announces Summer 2009 First Friday on 4th program. “Look for a new format this year” says event producer, Ty Jones of New Arts Project & the Hand-Car Regatta. “We are working closely with downtown business to showcase the food and music that is already taking place, while bringing in a changing line up of local artists and crafters that will be located in Courthouse and Railroad squares, as well as in select local merchants.” Beginning on May 1st, and continuing on June 5th, July 3rd,

August 7th, and ending on September 4th, First Fridays turns into a leisurely stroll through downtown. From 4 to 8 p.m., each First Friday evening, visitors will find musical groups such as the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra playing in Courthouse Square or be able to walk through crafter booths located near Depot Park on Wilson and 4th streets. This year brings a centralized location on 4th Street running from E Street in the east, to Railroad Square in the west, with additional locations at ArtSpace 404 and the Phantom Gallery on Mendocino Avenue and the Sonoma County Museum on 7th Street. Visitors will be able to take in a rotating format of local

painting, sculpture, pottery and jewelry or have an early dinner, or a late night nosh, at one of the over 20 participating restaurants. Additionally, many participating merchants are having special events and presentations, check the event brochure and website, www.firstfridaysonfourth.com, for more information. Media sponsors for 2009 include Ranch 7 Creative and the North Bay Bohemian and local the following business contributed to production expenses: Cast Away Yard Shop, Whistlestop Antiques, Revolution Moto, Cellars of Sonoma, Gado Gado International, S.H.E., Stark’s Steakhouse, Café Azul, Jack & Tony’s Restaurant and Whiskey Bar, California Luggage, Hotel La Rosa and Hot Couture.

First Fridays on 4th is sponsored by the City of Santa Rosa’s Economic Development Department to grow and brand downtown Santa Rosa and downtown business.

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Taste Alexander Valley This June 5-7 On June 5 through 7, 2009, Sonoma County’s renowned Alexander Valley wine growing region celebrates its 12th Annual Taste Alexander Valley event. Guests will taste exclusive Alexander Valley wines, enjoy gracious hospitality, tantalizing food and diverse entertainment. Taste Alexander Valley kicks off with dinner on Friday evening, June 5th at the historic Alexander Valley Community Hall located in the heart of the Valley. A reception hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with winemakers pouring their wines from every nook of Alexander Valley. Guests will enjoy a sensational dinner by Park Avenue Catering served with Alexander Valley wines and share tables with the Valley’s renowned winemakers and winegrowers. Tickets for the dinner are $80 per person, which includes wine, tax and gratuities. On Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. more than 20 wineries open their doors to Taste Alexander Valley through the decades. Guests will step back in time with Geyser Peak Winery (1880), Field Stone Winery (1890), Trione Winery (1910) and way, way back with Stonestreet (5000 B.C.!). Celebrate the Roaring ’20s with Rosso & Bianco, Sapphire Hill Winery, Sausal Winery and Stryker Sonoma. Swing on into the ’50s with Meeker Vineyard, Rodney Strong Vineyards and Kelley & Young. Share peace, love, and a great glass of wine celebrating the ’60s with Simi Winery and Garden Creek Ranch Vineyard Winery. Groove on into the ’70s with Alexander Valley Vineyards, Clos du Bois, deLormier-Mosaic Winery, Hart’s Desire, J. Rickards Winery, Silver Oak Cellars and Souverain. Enjoy the Recent past with Hanna Winery (1980), Wattle Creek Winery (1990) and White Oak Vineyards & Winery (1990). Tickets for the weekend (both Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. are $65. Sunday only and Designated Driver tickets are $45. Wine education seminars have been added this year: Friday, June

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5th at 3:30 p.m. guests can join Alexander Valley’s, Rodney Strong, Trione Winery, Souverain and other great Cabernet Sauvignon producers to taste single-vineyard Cabernet samples. This seminar will be held at Trione Winery. On Saturday, June 6th at 10 a.m. there will be a choice of two seminars: Hanna Winery’s Winemaker, Jeff Hinchliffe, will offer a walk around selected estate Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard blocks and guests will discuss, view and taste the terroir in each of these special blocks. Or join Simi Winery’s Winemaker, Steve Reeder for a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon tasting and learn how Steve creates his “Winemaker’s Signature” Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Costs vary for the above seminars. For Taste Alexander Valley tickets and more event information, go to www.alexandervalley.org or call 1- 888-463-0207. Call (707) 4312894 for questions about event information. Please note that no one under 21 is allowed at Alexander Valley events and this includes babies and young children. Please do not bring pets to Alexander Valley events. Remember to drink responsibly, be safe and have fun at the 12th Annual Taste Alexander Valley. Located at the northern end of Sonoma County, the Alexander Valley is 22 miles long and varies in width from two to seven miles. On the hillsides to the east and west, and adjacent to the beautiful Russian River winding along the valley floor, the valley is home to a diversity of microclimates that support the growth of many wine grape varieties. Over the years, Alexander Valley winegrowers have learned the optimum places to cultivate each particular grape. Since 1846, Alexander Valley has produced wines of distinct quality and character, reflective of their origins. The Alexander Valley Winegrowers Association invite you to taste our wines, spend time in the grandeur of our valley and celebrate our way of life.

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Fritz Winery – ‘You’ll Be Delightfully Surprised’ by Millie Howie If occasionally you dream about getting away from all the hustle and bustle all you need to do is head for Fritz Winery, just outside the small town of Cloverdale in the North Coast wine country. Fritz Winery is like no other you have ever visited. No matter what you expect, you will be delightfully surprised as you drive down the idyllic country lane, across a small bridge and up the rise to a verdant knoll. Because the winery, including the tasting room, is tucked neatly into the hillside you may only be aware of soaring picture windows and a graceful drape of flowering vines. When you stand or sit on the patio and look back upon the way you came you cannot even see the road you traveled. If you listen for the sound of traffic going by, you will hear only the song of a bird somewhere off down the hill singing from an oak tree with perhaps a gentle buzz of bees, busily flitting from flower to flower before they take off for their hive to show their queen the results of their plunder. But the serenity and natural beauty are only part of what draws visitors to Fritz Winery. Just step inside the tasting room and check the

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tasting list. You may want to start your wine-tasting adventure with a sip of the Estate Sauvignon Blanc described by winemaker Brad Longton as having “a hint of sweetness with a crisp lemon-lime finish.” If you’re a fan of Chardonnay, you’ll find that the Fritz version is a complex, classic example of this elegant wine. Red choices at the tasting bar include a ruby red Pinot Noir, with a flavor that carries hints of spice, and a perfectly balanced, rich, fruity Zinfandel. Your tastes of all these wines are a modest $5 fee. To be sure you’re one of the lucky ones trying all the new Fritz wines before they are released to the general public, it’s a good idea to join the Underground Wine Club. There is no membership fee, and the generous perks include tours of the subterranean winery (by appointment), discounts on wine purchases, and a number of delightful “members only” parties. Tasting room hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day, so pack a picnic and head for the beauties of Fritz Winery and its wines, at 24691 Dutcher Creek Road, Cloverdale. For answers to questions about Fritz Winery call (707) 894-3389 or check the pages of the Fritz website: www.fritzwinery.com.

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Wineries of Russian River’s East Side Celebrate Spring UPCOMING EVENTS

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The second annual “Spring Fest” will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an event sponsored by wineries on the Eastside of the Russian River. The wineriries participating are Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, Christopher Creek Winery, Foppiano Vineyards, Mietz Cellars, Merriam Vineyards and Rodney Strong Vineyards. Each winery will be serving food as well as pouring new releases or special wines. The wineries are located within blocks of each other on the east side of the Russian River, either on Limerick Lane, Los Amigos or Old Redwood Highway … just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. There will be a $10 charge which includes a logo glass. No reservations are needed. This is a unique chance to spend a spring day in one of the foremost growing areas of the Russian River and savor great food and wines. For more information about the event, call Christopher Creek at (707) 431-8243 or go to www.christophercreek.com.

APRIL 25 – Hawkes Winemaker Dinner – Jimtown Store, www.jimtown.com to view the full menu and wine pairings, $100, advance reservations with credit card - call 707-433-1212

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MAY 1-31 – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Wine Country Bikes, One day bicycle tour of Sonoma County Organic Farms & Wineries, bicycle rental, gourmet picnic lunch, cold drinks, and vehicle support as needed, $149 reservation req’d., www.winecountrybikes.com or 707-473-0610

Come to Healdsburg on Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4:30pm for the 19th annual Historic Healdsburg Homes Tour. Enjoy a beautiful spring day walking around Healdsburg’s historic district on a self-guided tour of six of the town’s finest homes. Each year this popular walking tour and raffle helps the American Association of University Women support scholarships and local public education. Guests will check in at the Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson at Fitch Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of the tour and are available online at www.healdsburgaauw.com, or make checks payable to AAUW and send to P.O.Box 1064, Healdsburg, CA 95448. For more information, call (707) 473-0313.

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APRIL 25 – Arbor Day Celebration – Healdsburg's Downtown Plaza Park, 9am-1pm, free www.cityofhealdsburg.org or call 707-431-3152 APRIL 25 – Crimini, Porcini, Oyster…Oh My! – Wine and Mushroom Pairing – Lambert Bridge Winery, 5 wines with 5 mushroom delicacies, 1-3 pm, www.lambertbridge.com, 800-975-0555 x13 APRIL 25 & 26 – Passport to Dry Creek Valley – annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty. See next page, visit www.wdcv.com or call 707-433-3031. APRIL 25 & 26 – The Russian River Rose Co., presents: "Glorious Climbing Roses" – With special Tours at 11:00 & 2:00. Open 10-5, free, www.russian-river-rose.com or 707-433-7455 APRIL 26 & 27 – Healdsburg Community Chorus 21st Annual Spring Concert – Healdsburg Community Church. Tickets: $10/advance, $12/door, at available at Copperfield's Books and Levin & Co. Books, both on Healdsburg's Town Plaza, www.healdsburgchorus.com or call 707-431-2385 APRIL 30 & MAY 1 – The Russian River Rose Co. “Classic Perfume Rose Harvest & Distillation Tours” – Tours at 10, last about 2 hours. $9.95 Thursdays, $12.95 Friday and Saturday. (Children under 8 not recommended). Reservations req’d: 707-575-6744, www.russian-river-rose.com APRIL 9 - MAY 31 – Perfume Rose Harvest Tours – Russian River Rose Company, www.russian-river-rose.com or call 707-433-7455 MAY 1 – 1st Annual Healdsburg Chamber Benefit Golf Tournament – Healdsburg Golf Club, Scramble format. $75 per player, $25 per guest. Reservations confirmed upon receipt of payment. Download the form, www.healdsburg.com/PDFs/2009ChamberGolf.pdf or call 707-433-4275 MAY 1 & 2 – Simi Winery Spring Forage – $500 per person includes Friday food and wine pairing menu, and Saturday breakfast, forage activities—including farmers market “greenbucks”—transportation for day’s activities, vineyard lunch and evening pizza cook-off feast—plus, a Forage Gift Basket filled with regional goodies. (Price does not include accommodations or transportation to/from Healdsburg. Must be 21 or older.) www.simiwinery.com or 707-473-3236

MAY 2 & 3 – The Russian River Rose Co. ‘DELUXE Perfume Rose Harvest & Distillation Tours’ – Limited. 10am, $50, reservations req’d: 707-575-6744, www.russian-river-rose.com, 707-433-7455 MAY 3 – Dragonfly Farm Spring Open House – 1-4pm, free, www.thedragonflyfarm.com, 707-433-3739 MAY 3 – Geyserville May Day Festival – Geyser Peak Picnic Grounds, Music, kid's games, great food, local wines & fun, 12-4pm, free, www.geyservillecc.com/MayDay.html or call 707-857-3463 MAY 3 – Historic Healdsburg Homes Tour – 1-4:30pm, $30/advance, $35/day of, www.healdsburgaauw.com or call 707-473-0313 MAY 3 – Healdsburg Community Band presents: 20th Annual Salute to John Phillip Sousa Concert – Jackson Theater, 3pm, $10, web.mac.com/pianoroom/iWeb/HCB or call 707-433-3413

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Passport to Dry Creek Valley – Event Extraordinaire Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. More than 62 wineries and 150 growers in the Dry Creek Valley produce a variety of wines to please any palate; 45 of these will be offering up weekend events extraordinaire along the Passport route! Join in Passport weekend, as wineries up and down Dry Creek Valley celebrate the magic of their valley with wine, food, entertainment and the hospitality for which Dry Creek Valley is famous.

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Theme Parties, Live Music, Sumptuous Foods – All Paired with Dry Creek Valley Wines Oysters, BBQ, sculpture gardens, bocce ball, tight rope walkers, barrel samples, newly released wines and old-fashioned fun – all of this and more is part of the lively environment participating wineries create for their traveling guests during Passport. This year’s wineries are creating themes ranging from a Caribbean Hideaway, Circus Big Top, Mardi Gras, Motown Soul, Old Havana, Heaven & Hell, Taste of Spain and Little Italy. Nearly every winery features live entertainment, from belly dancers to blues, jazz or ’50s rock and roll. Guests are certain to be carried away by the festive atmosphere created at each winery. Unlike other large tasting events, Passport tickets are limited, making the entire weekend a more intimate experience. Attending Passport in Dry Creek Valley is an opportunity for guests to speak to, and connect with, the winemakers and vineyard owners on a personal level while learning more about the history and culture of Dry Creek Valley and its wines. Passport to Dry Creek Valley is held annually the last full weekend of April. Participating winery locales throughout the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County. A complete participating winery list can be found at www.wdcv.com. Passport activities begin at 11a.m., lasting until 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26.

Vineyard Tours – Each tour begins at 9:30am Passport ticket holders are invited to walk the vineyards and experience winegrowing in this distinct appellation. Four select wineries are opening their vineyards with special tours, discussions and tastings – Saturday: Hawley Winery or Puccioni Ranch and Sunday: Montemaggiore or Sandhu Vineyards. Register and enjoy a weekend extraordinaire! Attendees every year tell their friends, relatives and even strangers about how much fun they had at Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley Passport event. Participants must 21 years and older. Saturday and Sunday event tickets are $120 each, including tax, for a two-day Passport. Tickets are available by calling (707) 433-3031. Information is available online atwww.wdcv.com or e-mail [email protected].

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3rd Annual Passport to Sonoma Valley, May 16-17 The Ultimate ‘Staycation’ Weekend Features More than 50 Sonoma Valley Wineries and Grape Growers Presenting Special Wine Offers, ‘Grape to Glass’ Tastings and Internationally Themed Celebrations Plus Special Discounts for Visa Signature® Cardholders Executive Director Grant Raeside of the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance (SVVGA) has announced that tickets are available for the third annual Passport to Sonoma Valley, taking place May 16th and 17th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at wineries and vineyards throughout historic Sonoma Valley. From food and wine aficionados to “staycationers” looking for a unique, close-to-home experience, Passport to Sonoma Valley swings open the cellar doors of California’s oldest and most coveted artisan wineries in an internationally themed celebration of Sonoma’s food, wine and arts scene. Visa Signature returns again this year as presenting sponsor, offering cardholders event perks and savings. Visitors to the valley-wide open house will be issued a “passport,” providing them unprecedented access to the wines and wineries of California’s oldest wine region, including special pricing, exclusive wine offers and internationally themed celebrations. Tickets for Passport to Sonoma Valley are: $55/weekend,

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$50/day and $10/designated driver when purchased in advance or $65/weekend and $60/day when purchased at the event (subject to availability). Visa Signature cardholders receive special discounts when they use their Visa Signature card to purchase tickets. On the day of the event, ticket holders, and those wishing to purchase tickets must check in at one of four designated “start” locations – including Viansa Winery & Marketplace, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Valley of the Moon Winery and Ledson Winery & Vineyards - to receive their passport and complimentary wine glass. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com or call (707) 935-0803. In addition to ticket discounts, Visa Signature cardholders will receive a 5% discount on wines purchased during the event using their Visa Signature card at participating wineries. Visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com to see the list – updated regularly – of the wineries and activities planned for this year’s Passport to Sonoma Valley.

New! - Grape to Glass Tasting Passport to Sonoma Valley is kicking off their third year and the unofficial start of the tourist season with a new, and very exciting “behind the scenes” opportunity for Passport holders.

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For the first time, participating wineries are partnering with their growers to provide the ultimate tasting experience; pouring their best wines on site in the vineyards where the grapes were sourced. In addition to feeling an even greater connection between the “grape and the glass”, Passport attendees will enjoy the rare – and often breathtaking - opportunity to taste among the vines of Sonoma’s most exclusive vineyards, not normally open to the public.

Participating Wineries Passport to Sonoma Valley provides a unique opportunity to go beyond the traditional tourist experience; to discover the people, places and wines that make Sonoma Valley one of the world’s great wine regions. This journey of discovery will take passport holders off the beaten path to tiny cult wineries not normally open to the public, to historic estates that ushered in the California wine industry and to the many family-owned and operated wineries that define Sonoma’s “farm to table” culture. Each winery will showcase the very best of their current release, library wines and special bottlings, paired with internationally themed foods, costumes and entertainment. Special discounts and after hours shopping will also be part of the celebration.

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CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD O by Kathleen Hill

ne of Sonoma’s most fun tasting rooms is right smack on Sonoma Plaza. Charles Creek Vineyard’s tasting room is located in a building that oozes great wine and great history. As guests enter the tasting room they are greeted by artist Gretchen Gardner’s rendition of a full-sized cow decorated with thousands of wine bottle corks. Affectionately named Ms. Moolot (similar to Merlot), she was created at Charles Creek co-owner Bill Brinton’s behest for the 2004 Sonoma Valley Wine Auction. During the bidding, Brinton bought back his beloved Ms. Moolot to share with the world of fine wine. A direct descendant of John Deere, Bill Brinton created The Wiman Beverage Company to make best quality nutritional juice blends, a natural progenitor to the wine business. Gerry Brinton grew up picking raspberries outside her kitchen door and helping her grandmother weed the vegetable garden and pick gooseberries, currants, apples and even grapes in Dubuque, Iowa. Both Brintons know their business, having both earned MBAs, he at Columbia and she at Harvard Business School. The Brintons bought former Sonoma County Supervisor Mike Cale’s winery when he retired and moved to Florida. After their sons, Charley and Bobby, left home, Bill and

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Gerry decided they liked the country and its values and dedicated themselves to their Sonoma property, first planting about one acre of their 40 in vines. They sold The Wiman Juice Company in 2000 and were ready to start making wine. After all, they had sourced the finest natural fruits to make juice, and now it was time to grow and find the finest grapes to make premium wines. The winery itself is named in honor of Bill Brinton’s grandfather, Charles Deere Wiman, whose middle name refers to his lineage of the steel plow inventor, John Deere. Occasionally tiny toy tractors line the tasting room shelves, but they disappear quickly. The winery’s name also honors Bill and Gerry’s son Charley who used to love to play in the creek that runs through their Sonoma Mountain property. In 2002, the Brintons decided to kick it up a notch, get serious and turn pro in the wine business. They hired Kerry Damskey as winemaker, and he has been with them ever since. Charles Creek Vineyard’s wines, made by Kerry Damskey, have won the Sweepstakes Award twice at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. The first Charles Creek wine was the 2001 Sonoma/Carneros Chardonnay called “Las Patolitas,” a combination of Bill Brinton’s grandmother’s name of Patty with her best friend’s name of Lolita. It won gold and best

of class at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Grandmother Patty’s nickname was “Owl,” which translates to “Tecolote” in the Aztecan dialect of Nahuatl, the name that also adorned a family ranch near Tucson, Arizona. Charles Creek’s wine club continues to honor Grandmother Patty with its name, “Club Tecolote.” Damskey and Bill Brinton together have turned out wines that earn a disproportionate number of accolades and medals. Among Charles Creek’s many triumphant and dignified ratings and awards for their Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons, and Cabernet and Merlot blends. Charles Creek’s wines have won more than 75 gold medals including 14 best of class (or better) from a wide range of competitions, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, Savor Magazine, Dallas Morning News and Pacific Rim International Wine Competitions, West Coast Wine Competition and the California State Fair. Besides the fine wines, visitors will enjoy the super friendly tasting room staff including Manager Alan Wastell, Lina Perlas, Paul Feola, Assistant Manager Darci Feigel and Jane Benedict. Charles Creek’s tasting room and art gallery are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 483 First Street West, Sonoma. For more information, call (707) 935-3848 or email [email protected].

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Get Your Tickets Now for Hopland Passport, May 2 & 3 Come join the celebration of Hopland Spring Passport, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit all the Hopland wineries that will pull out all the stops to show the finest Rhône, Italian, Burgundian and Bordeaux wines made in Mendocino. Along with great wine, enjoy abundant offerings of fabulous food prepared to complement the wines at each venue. Each winery will entertain you in their own special way, which could include live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbecues, book signings, art shows, reserve and future tastings and much more. Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings and food pairings, entertainment at the various wineries and enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway. Only $35, all-inclusive, for a fabulous wine weekend. Order your tickets in advance online at www.hoplandpassport.com and you are automatically entered in an exclusive drawing of large format bottles. Each winery selects a magnum or even a three-liter for one lucky winner. Returning guests know that the online ticket raffle

has great odds of winning as we will have a lucky winner from each winery! Tickets are also available by calling 1-800-433-3689. See the website for information on complimentary shuttle service. To keep your group safe, sign up for our Designated Driver Program and receive complimentary entry. The zero alcohol consumption required with this program will be enforced but you are free to join all events, food tastings and the drawing. The Hopland Passport wineries invite you to come and celebrate with them: Brutocao Cellars, Dogwood Cellars & Three Families Winery, Graziano Family of Wines, Jeriko Estate, McDowell Valley Vineyards, McNab Ridge, Milano Family Winery, Nelson Family Vineyards, Weibel Family Wine Group, McFadden Farms, Jepson and Terra Savia. For more information on this event, call 1-800-433-3689 or visit the website at www.hoplandpassport.com.

Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery Announces Winemaker Dinner at Stevenswood Resort in Mendocino Join celebrated Zina Hyde Cunningham winemaker Steve Ledson for a dinner to remember on May 17 at the Restaurant at Stevenswood Spa Resort. Renowned Executive Chef Patrick Meany has created a mouth-watering, creative menu that Steve Ledson has paired with his best wines, including his award-winning Pinot Noir. This amazing eight-course meal includes succulent Maine lobster, crab and heirloom beet tartare and 48-hour lamb shoulder. Dinner reception is at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $125 per person. For reservations, contact Stevenswood Restaurant at 1-800-421-2810, www.stevenswood.com. Guests can make it a weekend to remember with a stay on the idyllic Mendocino Coast at the Stevenswood Spa Resort and a visit to the Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room. In the sleepy little town of Boonville, gateway to the growing wine region of the Anderson Valley, Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room opened its doors in September, 2006 for guests to taste wines made by a family who came to Mendocino County in 1865. One look at the restored building brings to mind a time of horse and buggies and general stores. Visitors can enjoy a bottle of wine along with picnic fare from the Boonville General Store on the beautiful picnic grounds. A few games on the bocce court rounds out a perfect Anderson Valley afternoon. The Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room is located at 14077 Highway 128 in Boonville, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call (707) 895-9462 or go to www.zinawinery.com.

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15th Annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction, May 2 The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation invites you to the 2009 Wine Auction Experience, Saturday, May 2 in the Barrel Room at Concannon Vineyard. The Livermore Valley Wine Auction is an event that raises funds to improve the quality of life for local underserved children. The Foundation has donated more than $3.2 million to charities in its 15-year history thanks to the amazing wineries, generous sponsors, countless volunteers and people like you! This memorable event will benefit Oakland East Bay Symphony, ValleyCare Foundation, Kaleidoscope After School Program, Easter Seals Bay Area and Children’s Skin Disease Foundation. This year’s event has many new and exciting changes. A wide

variety of raffles have been added, progressive dinner buy-ins, and silent and live auction lots at every price point to allow people to get involved and have fun at any level! The live auction has been cut in half, changed from a full sit-down meal to a more fluid food and wine pairing, and is finishing the evening with dancing to live music from the Bacchus Brothers. At this fresher, faster and action-packed auction event you will feel the camaraderie of joining together – all for the good cause of children’s charities. The auction is a quest for all things good in life! Space is limited so reserve your tickets today by selecting the “Buy Ticket” option on the website or by calling the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation at (925) 447-WINE (9463) for more information.

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch – Sunday, May 10 Head to the wine country for Garré Winery’s popular Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch held in their festive Grand Pavilion amidst the gardens and vineyards. The chefs make your omelettes to order, the buffet is filled with all your brunch favorites and the Champagne is free flowing. Reservations are required, $36.95 person, children ages 4 to 12 are $14.95, 3 and under are free. Seatings are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Garré Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, by calling (925) 371-8200 or by email at [email protected]. or visit the website at www.garrewinery.com.

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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE

Zinfandel is considered California’s grape, and in Lodi Zinfandel is the king. Nestled between the Sierra Foothills and the San Francisco Bay Delta, Lodi offers the ideal climate for producing ripe fullflavored Zins. The distinctive delta bay breezes cool the region in the afternoon and evenings creating characteristic Lodi Zinfandel – ripe forward fruit with soft polished tannins. Dating back to the late 1800s, Lodi has a long proud history of producing some of the finest Zinfandel grapes in the state. Growers, vintners, and consumers from around the world are quickly discovering the distinctive character of Lodi Zinfandel. www.lodiwine.com

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2009 Lodi ZinFest Wine, Food & Fun at Lodi Lake Lodi Wine Country announces the 5th annual “Lodi ZinFest – Wine, Food and Fun at the Lake” on May 15-17 celebrating Lodi’s heritage Zinfandel grape. ZinFest will showcase the wines of California’s premier wine destination, Lodi Wine Country.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 – VINTNERS’ GRILLE AT THE LAKE 6 to 9 p.m., Lodi Lake Park, 1301 West Turner Road, Lodi Enjoy a glass of wine with local vintners as they share a selection of Lodi’s finest wines paired with delectable cuisine. Tickets for the dinner are $75 per person.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 – ZINFEST WINE FESTIVAL Noon to 6 p.m. at Lodi Lake Park 1301 West Turner Road, Lodi The ZinFest Wine Festival will feature more than 50 wineries pouring award-winning Lodi wines, food from the region’s best restaurants, live music, plus a variety of activities throughout the day. Noted wine specialists and chefs will offer something for everyone at the ZinFest Wine & Cooking School. Festival visitors will be able to create their own Zinfandel in the “Blend Your Own Wine” tent. Wine related arts, crafts and specialty items will be offered for sale, including locally grown artisan foods. Wines poured at the festival will be available for purchase at the ZinFest Wine Shoppe. Also available to the public is the ZinFest commemorative Old Vine Zinfandel and poster. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the gate. Food and merchandise sold separately.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 – WINERY OPEN HOUSES The wineries of Lodi Wine Country will be hosting open houses allowing festival attendees to taste their complete line of wines, experience their warm hospitality and take part in a variety of special activities. For more information on Lodi ZinFest or to purchase tickets, visit www.zinfest.com or contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission at (209) 367-4727.

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South Santa Clara Valley Wineries – A Wonderful Discovery! by Carole Ehrler Touring the Central Coast Wine Region was very reminiscent of 24 years ago, when I lived in Sonoma Valley. Santa Clara Valley has developed a reputation for exceptional wines and received accolades from around the world. The first stop on my winery tour in the areas of Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy was at Morgan Hill Cellars, formerly Pedrizzetti Winery, which was founded in 1913. With its production lines in full operation, Morgan Hills Cellars can produce over 40,000 cases per year. The Cellar can be contracted for wine production and includes storage, custom crush, custom bottling and labeling. The elegant La Fenice Tasting Room & Gift Gallery, with its ItalianMediterranean architecture, offers free tasting of its Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Burgundy, Champagne, Port and Fruit Wines. The lovely large garden is enhanced with a wooden pergola. Morgan Hill Cellars’ entertainment area is large enough to host up to 250 guests. Our next stop was for a picnic lunch and wine tasting at awardwinning Guglielmo Winery. The fountain courtyard is perfect to bask in the warm afternoon sun while feasting on great food and extraordinarily memorable wine. Established in 1925, third-generation brothers George, Gene and Gary Guglielmo continue their grandfather’s legacy by offering value and premium wines that can be a part of an every day meal as well as very special occasions. The winery produces nearly 40,000 cases annually under three different labels, Guglielmo Private Reserve, Villa Emile Varietal Wines, and the oldest label, Emile’s. Adjacent to The courtyard is Villa Emile, which offers the charm of old-California along with the magic of vineyards and their grapes. The Villa offers a wishing well, large stage and dance floor for up to 400 guests. An old world European-inspired winery facility, Clos LaChance Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery which was launched in 1992. Its wines are produced from a 150-acre estate vineyard. Clos LaChance wines showcase the varietals’ diversity from the many microclimates from which each wine is produced and truly embodies the terroir. The winery produces wines under three categories: The Special Selections Series, The Estate Series and The Hummingbird Series. Under these three tiers, Clos

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LaChance offers high quality wines in several price categories. Located on the rolling San Martin hills, Clos LaChance is nestled near the sixth hole of the luxurious CordeValle Golf Club. The winery’s veranda presents breathtaking views of the South Bay’s wine country and just one of the many locations for a wedding or event. Martin Ranch Winery is not open to the public every day, but Theresa and Dan Martin’s handcrafted wines are well worth the wait Continued, next page

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South Santa Clara Valley Wineries for the weekend they are open, the third weekend of each month, from noon to 4 p.m. The Estate Vineyards are located on the southern tip of the Santa Cruz Mountains, providing the microclimate for growing Cabernet grapes. Martin Ranch Winery produces wines under Thérèse Vineyards and J.D. Hurley labels. White wines are on the horizon to join their gold award-winning J.D. Hurley 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Theresa Vineyards 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 2005 Estate Cabernet Franc. We toured Sarah’s Vineyard and tasted wines in the newly rebuilt tasting room, which is open daily. Estate grapes are grown at the eastern foot of Mount Madonna and the Southwestern corner of the Santa Clara Valley. Sarah’s Vineyard has a long history of grape growing and produces Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and sources other varietals from local vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountain and Santa Clara Valley appellations. Sarah’s Vineyard takes pride in creating food-friendly wines that express the unique qualities of this secluded pastoral area and winners of numerous awards, including a Double Gold for their 2004 Besson Zinfandel. The Solis Winery was purchased in 1980 by the Vanni family and sits on Rancho de Solis, an 1830s Mexican land grant. The original vineyard consisted of varietals like Zinfandel and Carignane. The Vanni family broke new ground by planting Chardonnay and Merlot and later added Muscat Canelli, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Second generation Vic and Michael Vanni continue producing award-wining wines that can be sampled at the Tasting Room. The Solis Winery’s Sangiovese has won California State Fair’s “Best of Class of Region” for three consecutive years. The Johannisburg Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Merlot are all Gold Medal winners. Kirigin Cellars produces premium quality wines in an old European manner, with the best aspects of modern American technology. There is no outside distributor, so wine can be sold direct from the Tasting Room at wholesale discounts. Kirigin Cellars’ Tasting Room is open daily and offers complimentary tasting, including their famous Vino de Mocca, a delicious proprietary dessert wine complemented by the richness of several natural flavors. You can purchase Martin Ranch Winery

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a great bottle of Kirigin Cellars wine and bring a picnic to enjoy on their grounds. On most summer weekends, a cricket match can be watched on Kirigin Cellars’ sports fields. One of the new kids on the block is Monte Verde Vineyards, a small family-owned winery that specializes in limited production crafted red wines. Monte Verde Vineyards’ production now includes Syrah Murabito Family Vineyards, Estate Merlot, Merlot Villa Palma Vineyards and Tres Amigos Red Wine Estate Vineyards. All are Central Coast wines. A gazebo tasting area is located outdoors near the vineyards. Picnic tables are available for guests, and co-owner Alexia Johnson will pour your wine and provide information about her pride and joy vineyards. Call for tasting hours. That concluded our jam-packed two day Wine Tour and Tasting. It would have taken us another four days to visit the rest of the South Santa Clara Valley wineries for tasting, and I can’t wait to begin! • Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Avenue, Morgan Hill Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (408) 779-7389, [email protected] • Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (408) 779-2145, www.guglielmowinery.com • Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Hours subject to change for private events) (408) 686-1050, www.closlachance.com • Martin Ranch Winery, 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy (408) 842-9197, www.martinfamilyvineyards.com • Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy 1-877-44PINOT, www.sarahs-vineyard.com • Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy (408) 847-6306, www.soliswinery.com • Kirigin Cellars, 11550 Watsonville Road, Gilroy (408) 847-8827, www.kirigincellars.com • Monte Verde Vineyards, 13775 Sycamore Drive, Morgan Hill (408) 776-8938, www.monteverdevineyards.com

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A Locals Favorite in a Tourist Neighborhood by Joy Eaton

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f you have been to the Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, chances are you are familiar with the Italian restaurant, started by chef and restauranteur John Pisto, Dominco’s on the Wharf. What you may not know, in the beginning, Pisto had a partner to help him get the restaurant started. That partner was his nephew, a commercial fisherman, Dominic Mercurio. Mercurio, who started as a dishwasher at another Pisto owned restaurant, helped his uncle open Dominico’s on the Wharf in 1981. In 1988 Mercurio sold his shares in the restaurant, after hearing the restaurant 50 feet away was for sale; in 1989, Dominic Mercurio went out on his own opening Cafe Fina, named after his mother Josephina. In 2007 John Pisto decided to sell Dominico’s on the Wharf and who was there to buy it? None other than Dominic Mercurio and his brother, also a fisherman and still actively running a fishing boat, Sam Mercurio. Today, Dominic Mercurio is the owner and operator of two very different dinning experiences yet two very popular restaurants only 50 feet apart. Dominico’s on the Wharf, the larger and more upscale of the two, is decorated simple and tastefully and overlooks the harbor. There is a lounge area with a full bar and a fireplace that makes the wait for

your table comfortable and enjoyable. Once you are seated you have a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list and an array of sustainable seafood, such as lobster, crab, salmon and cioppino, to chose from. I recommend the Pasta Capri which has been a favorite by many for years, with its baby shrimp, fresh tomatoes, black olives, green onion and a butter and clam sauce over linguini it is a must try. Cafe Fina a smaller, more casual dining experience with more Italian flair is known for their homemade pastas and ravioli. Immediately after walking into the quaint restaurant, with Monterey Bay views and fresh flowers on each table, the smell of garlic roasting in the kitchen surrounds you. This local favorite had the honor to cater John Madden’s induction into the hall of fame ceremony as well as feeding a few hungry celebrities such as Paul Newman, Brooke Shields, Jay Leno, Joe Dimagio and well known chef and TV host Rachael Ray. If you are looking for fresh you will find it at either of these two restaurants. Mercurio organically grows all his own vegetables and herbs, including 17 varieties of tomatoes and after 19 summers on a fishing boat he knows fresh fish. “This is what I do, this is not a hobby but instead it is my life. We are here for the long haul,” remarks Mercurio.

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Off the Beaten Path … Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail Pebble Beach. Cannery Row. Carmel. Picture postcard spots that spell “Monterey County” to generations of tourists. But there is also a quieter, equally scenic part of the region that, up until now, has been the well-kept secret of a few savvy wine connoisseurs. Monterey’s River Road district is home to some of the state’s most cutting-edge vintners. Exploring this “wine trail” on the western slopes of the Salinas Valley is like taking a step back in time. The neighborhood still moves to the slow, rural rhythms of Steinbeck’s East of Eden, providing the perfect atmosphere for leisurely wine touring. When sampling wine here, you leave the rush of high-tech society behind. Uncrowded and unspoiled, this is how wine tasting should be: one on one, with no pretense, no pressure. More often than not, the winemakers themselves are the ones pouring that prized vintage into your glass! Local artisan producers Ventana, Marilyn Remark, Pessagno, Blackstone, San Saba, Hahn, Paraiso, Scheid, Manzoni, Chalone, Boekenoogen and Puma Road have banded together as the “River Road Wine Trail,” promoting their tasting rooms as the gateway to

this exciting, new wine destination. While these wineries are a sure bet anytime of the year, the group’s SpringFest Open House is a particularly auspicious time to visit. The fifteenth annual edition of this celebration of all things spring takes place on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The twelve wineries will collectively open their doors; many will feature complimentary appetizers, live entertainment and barrel sampling to help celebrate the arrival of spring. Special discounts on award-winning vintages will be offered, as well. Admission is free and reservations are not required. More information is available from the participating wineries or by visiting the website at RiverRoadWineTrail.com.

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Wineries Roster Set for Santa Lucia Highlands' Wine Artisans Gala New Member Brands Make Their Debut at May 16th "Highlands' Fling" The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation’s winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district’s world-class fruit, have announced the final pouring line-up for their third annual Gala tasting, taking place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Hahn Estates. This “Highlands’ Fling” celebration will be a strolling wine tasting on the grounds of the scenic Hahn property. The event will feature the most prized vintages and special reserves of the S.L.H.’s artisan winemakers paired to delicacies prepared by award-winning chef Terry Teplitzky. Guests will have the opportunity to sample rare wines poured by the vintners themselves. Wineries scheduled to participate include

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Belle Glos, Bernardus, Boekenoogen, Cru, Hahn, La Rochelle, Lucienne, Manzoni, Martin Alfaro, Mer Soleil, McIntyre, Morgan, Novy, Parasio, Pelerin, Pessagno, Pisoni, Puma Road, Roar, Robert Talbott, Testarossa, Siduri, Six Strings, Tondre and Tudor. Foghorn, Miura, and Wrath wineries will be making their first appearance as S.L.H. members. Tickets are $85.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.santaluciahighlands.com/events. The Santa Lucia Highlands is one of the crown jewels of California viticulture, growing and producing some of the state’s best coolclimate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The appellation encompasses more than 5,000 acres of prime vineyards, planted on the terraces of the Santa Lucia mountain range, overlooking the Salinas River Valley. The area’s unique character was recognized with official A.V.A. status in 1991. The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, formed in 2005, is a formal association of vineyards and wineries that grow grapes here or use this region’s fruit to craft their wines. Their primary goal is to promote this unique viticultural district and increase awareness and appreciation of the Santa Lucia Highlands. To learn more about the Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, visit the website at www.santaluciahighlands.com.

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6th Annual Chalone Appellation Pinnacles Wine Festival, April 25 On Saturday, April 25, food and wine lovers are invited to take part in a one-of-a-kind tasting experience, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the opportunity to gain a unique perspective on wines produced from the Chalone Appellation. This year will be the biggest lineup ever. Wines from 19 winemakers will be paired with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Monterey County’s finest, world-class chefs. The Chalone Appellation displays many unique features consisting of jagged volcanic rock emerging at the Pinnacles, rolling green vineyards and bright limestone soils. While the location is extreme, the resulting wines from the area are lush, concentrated and have a distinctive mineral taste. All of these

factors have led wine lovers to the Chalone Appellation for more than thirty years. The Pinnacles Wine Festival was established to remember and celebrate more than thirty years of winemaking success stories from Chalone Appellation. From a strong showing in the 1976 Paris tasting to a string of 90+ point scores of recent memory, Chalone Appellation has been consistently outperforming other wine-growing regions. Tickets are $50 per person prior to April 10, and $60 per person thereafter. Tickets are non-refundable; event takes place rain or shine. A silent auction and a portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Richard H. Graff Wine Scholarship Fund. Guests must be at

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least 21 years of age. This year’s festival is hosted by Inn at the Pinnacles at 32025 Stonewall Canyon Road in Soledad. For more information, call (831) 678-2400 or go to www.pinnacleswinefestival.com. Wineries featured at the Pinnacles Wine Festival all produce quality wines made from fruit grown in the Chalone Appellation. Each year this unique set of wine producers bring their latest and greatest vintages to share with wine enthusiasts at the festival. Participating wineries include: A Donkey & Goat, Harrington Wine, Brosseau Wines, Loring Wine Company, Chalone Vineyard, Michaud Vineyard, Lioco Wines, Katin Wine, Dain Wines, Pali Wine Co., Copain Wines, Roessler Cellars, Crushpad, Tantara Winery, Testarossa Winery, Woodward-Graff Wine Foundation, P2 Wine, Thomas Fogarty Winery and Wind Gap Wines.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | RESTAURANTS NAPA VALLEY Ad Hoc – 6476 Washington Street, Yountville 707 944-2487 Brunch Sunday 10:30am-2pm, Dinner Wednesday-Monday 5-9pm California cuisine based on fresh ingredients Angéle – 540 Main St, Napa 707 252-8115 Lunch and dinner 11:30am-9pm Informal dining experience featuring Mediterranean cuisine Auberge du Soleil – 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford 707 963-1211 Breakfast 7-11am, Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner 5:30- 9:30pm Innovative menus, inspired by the bounty of Napa Valley, paired with wine Azzurro Pizzeria – 1260 Main Street, Napa 707 255-5552 Open for Lunch & Dinner, call for hours Philosophy of simplicity and freshness in every meal BarBer’s Q – 3900 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 707 224-6600 Daily 11am-10pm – American heritage barbecue Bay Leaf – 2025 Monticello Road, Napa 707 257-9720 Wednesday-Monday 11:30am-2:30pm Fine American and French cuisine in Napa Valley Bistro Don Giovanni – 4110 Howard Lane, Napa 707 224-3300 Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm Fresh cuisine with an Italian and country French flare Bistro Jeanty – 6510 Washington Street, Yountville 707 944-0103 Daily 11:30am-10:30pm – Homey French cuisine that changes with the seasons Boon Fly – 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa 707 299-4870 Daily from 7am-9pm Modern rustic cuisine based on the agricultural heritage of the region Bouchon – 6534 Washington Street, Yountville 707 944-8037 Daily 11am-midnight Fine French food, rooted in tradition, served in a casual atmosphere Brannan’s Grill – 1374 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga 707 942-2233 Monday-Saturday 11:30am-9pm, Sunday 11am-10pm American & Italian cuisine Brix – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena 707 944-2749 Open for lunch and dinner, call for hours Wine country menu with a renewed focus on farm-to-table dining Café Sarafornia – 1413 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga 707 942-0555 Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-2:30pm Selection of classic dishes as well as some unique creations Caffe Cicero – 1245 1st Street, Napa 707 252-3636 Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 8:30am-12am Sunday 8:30am-4pm – Italian classics in the wine country Celadon – 500 Main St, Napa; 707 254-9690 Monday-Friday 11:30am-9pm; Saturday until 10pm Seasonally influenced global comfort food featuring flavors of the world « Cole’s Chop House – 1122 Main St, Napa 707 224-6323 Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm Classic American steak house Compadres – 505 Lincoln Avenue, Napa 707 253-1111 Monday-Friday 11am-10:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-10:30pm Traditional Mexican food Cuveé – 1650 Soscol Avenue, Napa 707 224-2330 Monday-Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday 5-11pm Menu reflects wine country theme with comfort foods that accompany wine list Farm – 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa 707 299-4880 11:30am-10pm – Simple elegant food highlighting sustainable agriculture French Laundry – 6640 Washington Street, Yountville 707 944-238 Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-1pm, 5:30pm-9pm American fare with French inspiration – advance reservations required « Fume Bistro – 4050 Byway East, Napa Daily from 11:30am, Sunday from 10am Seasonally inspired American bistro – “locals” favorite

707 257-1999

707 967-1010 Greystone at CIA – 2555 Main Street, St. Helena Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-10pm Local, seasonal ingredients are the inspiration for the cuisine Grill at Silverado – 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa 707 257-5400 Daily 6:30-9:30pm – Wine country cuisine with an Asian flair Hurley’s – 6517 Washington Street; Yountville 707 944-2345 Daily 11:30am-10pm – Fresh seasonal Mediterranean inspired wine country cuisine JoLe – 1457 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga 707 942-5938 Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday, 5-10pm “Farm to Table” All-natural organic ingredients La Toque – 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa 707 257-5157 Opens daily at 5:30pm – Dishes that harmonize with great wine Marker House – 1347 Main Street, St. Helena 707 963-3799 Daily 11:30am-10pm – Comfort food with a California cuisine twist Martini House – 245 Spring Street, St Helena 707 963-2233 Sunday-Thursday 5:30-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30-10pm Steak, chops seafood and comfort food Meadowood – 900 Meadowood Lane, St Helena 707 963-3646 Monday-Saturday 5:30pm – Cuisine created to showcase Napa Valley wines Mustards Grill – 7399 Saint Helena Highway, Napa 707 944-2424 Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm; Friday-Saturday11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-9pm An American grill featuring grilled fish, chops, steaks Napa Valley Grille – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville 707 944-8686 Open for lunch and dinner, call for hours California cuisine based on local fresh ingriedients Pacific Blues Café – 6525 Washington Strret, Yountville 707 944-4455 Daily 11:30-10pm – American cuisine with fresh ingredients Pasta Prego – 3206 Jefferson Street, Napa 707 224-9011 Daily 11:30am-5pm – Casual Italian cuisine with outdoor dining Piccolino’s Italian Café – 1385 Napa Town Center, Napa 707 251-0100 Daily 11am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday Brunch until 2:30pm Blending of local produce, fresh seafood & creativity Press – 587 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena 707 967-0550 Dinner 5:30-10pm (closed Tuesday) Bar opens at 5pm Features a custom-built wood-fired grill and rotisserie Redd – 6480 Washington Street, Yountville 707 944-2222 Lunch Friday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner from 5:30pm Updated interpretation of wine country cuisine Rutherford Grill – 1180 Rutherford Road, Rutherford 707 963-1792 Daily 11am-10pm – Grilled American cuisine Siena at Meritage – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa 707 251-1900 Open for Lunch & Dinner, call for hours – California-raised with Tuscan flare Solbar – 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga 707 226-0800 Daily 7am-11pm – Ingredient-driven bistro fare Tra Vigne – 1050 Charter Oak, St. Helena 707 963-4444 Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm – Dishes from the heart and hand of Italy Tuscany – 1005 1st Street, Napa 707 258-1000 Sunday-Thursday 5-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5-11pm Authentic Tuscan cuisine with fresh ingredients from the Napa Valley Ubuntu – 1140 Main Street, Napa 707 251-5656 Sunday-Wednesday 7am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 7am-10pm Vegetable-inspired dishes from the Biodynamic® gardens UVA Trattoria – 1040 Clinton Street, Napa 707 255-6646 Tuesday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday 11:30am-midnight Saturday 5pm-midnight, Sunday 4-9pm, closed on Monday Italian comfort food prepared with the freshest ingredients

SONOMA COUNTY Alice’s Restaurant – 101 S. Main Street Ste A, Sebastopol Relaxed “adjustable” hours, call ahead Organic wine country comfort food, casual atmosphere

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707 829-3212

1-800-555-8509 Applewood – 13555 Highway 116, Guerneville Tuesday-Saturday from 6pm Organic garden, fine dining in rustic elegance Barndiva – 231 Center Street, Healdsburg 707 431-0100 Wedneday-Thursday 5:30-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 11am-12am Modern country food, spirits, garden dining, sustainably farmed Bluegrass –14310 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen 707 935-2882 Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 5-9pm, Saturdays-Sundays from 11:30am Hearty barbecue, veggie plates, comfort food, full bar, extensive wine list Ca Bianca Restaurant – 835 2nd Street, Santa Rosa 707 542-5800 Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, Dinner daily from 5pm Fine Italian cuisine from around Italy set in a historic 1876 Victorian 707 833-2690 Cafe Citti – 9047 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood Lunch 11am-3:30pm, Dinner 5-8pm Casual Italian cuisine, patio seating, informal atmosphere Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar – 1325 Broadway, Sonoma 707 935-6600 Breakfast 6:30am-11:30am, Lunch 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 5:30-9pm Wine country cusine, extensive California wine list Cena Luna – 241 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg 707 433-6000 Dinner from 5pm Tuesday-Saturday – Seasonal Northern Italian menu Central Market – 42 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma 707 778-9900 Dinner from 5:30pm California cuisine offered in a contemporary yet rustic 1920 building Charcuterie – 335 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg 707 431-7213 Monday-Thursday 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-9pm, Friday-Sunday 12-9pm Bistro-style seasonal fare, vegetarian entrees, local cheese & wine Cucina Paradiso – 56 E Washington Street, Petaluma 707 782-1130 Monday-Saturday 11:30 to 2:30, Monday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm Italian cuisine prepared from scatch; recommended wine pairings Cyrus Restaurant – 29 North Street, Healdsburg 707 433-3311 Nightly 5:30-9:30pm A dressy, special occasion restaurant; 5 & 8 course menu options, vegetarian menu De Schmire – 304 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma 707 762-1901 Nightly 5:30-9pm French style bistro with eclectic, out-of-the-ordinary artistic decor Della Santina – 133 East Napa Street, Sonoma 707 935-0576 Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner 5-9pm Tuscan trattoria serving fresh, unassuming local fare; patio seating Dry Creek Kitchen – 133 East Napa Street, Healdsburg 707 935-0576 Lunch Friday-Sunday 12-2:30pm, Sunday-Thursday 5:30-9:30pm Friday-Saturday 5:30-10pm – Wine country cuisine served with fresh local ingredients El Dorado Kitchen – 405 1st Street West, Sonoma 707 996-3030 Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm daily, Dinner 5:30-9pm “Farm driven” collection of earthy yet sophisticated California cuisine Farmhouse Restaurant – 7871 River Road, Forestville 707 887-3300 Wine country cuisine with emphaisis on fresh local ingreidients; patio seating Fig Cafe & Wine Bar – 13690 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen 707 938-2130 Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10am-2:30pm, Dinner from 5:30pm Café featuring fresh California cuisine including pizzas & desserts, take-out available Girl & the Fig – 110 West Spain Street; Sonoma 707 938-3634 Daily 11:30am-10pm – Antique bar "Rhone Alone" winelist, seasonal menu, cheese platters, outdoor patio seating Glen Ellen Inn Oyster & Martini Bar – 13670 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen California cuisine with a French twist – Call for hours 707 996-6409 Grafitti – 101 2nd Street, Petaluma 707 765-4567 Monday-Thursday 11:30am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-1am Sunday 11am-10pm – Light & hearty entrees in a comtemporary setting on the river Graziano's – 170 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma 707 762-5997 Daily 5:30-10pm – Italian cuisine made with fresh local ingreidients; exotic vodkas « Harmony Lounge at Ledson 707 996-9779 Daily 11am-9pm 480 1st Street East, Sonoma Elegant California cuisine with open-air seating, wine pairings

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RESTAURANTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « John Ash & Co. at Vintners Inn 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa 707 527-7687 Friday-Saturday 5-9:30pm, Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm Wine country cuisine, seasonally fresh, local foods paired with fine wine Josef’s Restaurant – 308 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa 707 571-8664 Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner daily from 5pm True French continental cuisine served in a turn-of-the-century European atmosphere K & L Bistro – 119 S Main Street, Sebastopol 707 823-6614 Bistro atmosphere with mesquite oven serving California & French fare 707 833-6326 Kenwood Restaurant – 9900 Highway 12, Kenwood Serving continually from 11:30am til 9pm Wednesday-Sunday California cuisine with 3 dining rooms, mountain & vineyard views Kuletos (Coastal) – 23240 Highway 1, Marshall 1-866-63-NICKS Breakfast 8am, Lunch, Dinner at 4pm Fresh menu made from sustainable, local agriculture & aquaculture La Gare – 208 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa 707 528-4355 French cuisine with decor and ambiance that reflects an elegant old-world charm Langley’s on the Green – 610 McClelland Drive, Windsor American cuisine showcased in a full exhibition kitchen 707 837-7984 Lucas Wharf – 595 S Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707 875-3522 Sunday-Thursday 11am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-9:30pm Local fish, steaks, fresh pasta dishes & innovative specials Madrona Manor – 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg 1-800-258-4003 Wednesday-Sunday 6-9pm, in five dining rooms year round Inventive cuisine in a cozy, old-world setting for the discriminating palate Meritage Martini & Oyster Bar – 165 West Napa Street, Sonoma Dinner begins at 4pm 707 938-9430 Northern Italian & southern French cuisine, extensive oyster bar Mirepoix – 275 Windsor River Road, Windsor 707 838-0162 Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 5-9pm Traditional French bistro food with a distinct twist Mosaic Restaurant – 6675 Front Street, Forestville 707 887-7503 Showcasing the chef’s California perspective of global cuisine Ralph’s Bistro – 109 Plaza Street, Healdsburg 707 433-1380 Lunch Monday-Thursday 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Monday-Saturday 5:30-9pm Fresh California cuisine Ravenous – 420 Center Street, Healdsburg 707 431-1302 Call for hours – Charming interior, large portions of rustic fare & what’s fresh Risibisi – 154 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma 707 766-7600 Lunch starting at 11:30am, Dinner 5pm-midnight on weekends Italian and California cuisine recipies with a contemporary flare Saddles Steak House – 29 East MacArthur Street, Sonoma 707 933-3191 Lunch 11:30am-2pm Wednesday-Sunday, Dinner 5:30-8:30pm Wednesday-Sunday Specializing in steaks, chops and fresh seafood Santé at Sonoma Mission Inn – 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma 707 938-9000 Dinner seating at 6pm – Wine country style with the freshest local produce Santi – 21047 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville 707 857-1790 Dinner Sunday-Thursday 5:30-8:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30-9pm Lunch Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm Honest Italian cuisine recalling the Italian countryside, served in a landmark building Shiso – 522 Broadway, Sonoma 707 933-9331 Daily 4:30-6pm, Monday-Saturday 4:30-9pm Creative and unique dishes preparing a extensive modern Asian menu Syrah – 205-A 5th Street, Santa Rosa 707 568-4002 Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm, Dinner from 5pm nightly Seasonal, deeply flavored, soul-satisfying comfort food The Brasserie – 170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa 707 636-7388 Daily from 11am – Menu inspired by classic French country « Tides Wharf – 835 Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707 875-3652 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily – Full bar, oyster and shrimp cocktail bar, “no tables available without a view of the bay;” locally caught, fresh seafood specialties, pasta, steak and lobster served daily

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Willis Seafood & Raw Bar – 403 Healdsburg Avenue, Windsor Seafood & oysters, local wines 707 433-9191 Zazu – 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa 707 523-4814 Wednesday-Sunday from 5:30pm Northern Italian-inspired playful Americana roadhouse restaurant Zin Restaurant – 344 Center Street, Healdsburg 707 473-0946 Updating and enhancing American regional dishes

NORTH CENTRAL COAST MONTEREY Café Fina - 47 Fishermans Wharf # 1, Monterey 831 372-5200 Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, Dinner seating at 5pm, Saturday open until 10pm Italian seafood on the wharf Domenico's - 50 Fishermans Wharf # 1, Monterey 831 372-3655 Lunch from 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner from 4:30pm Traditional Italian cuisine featuring fresh seafood Montrio Bistro - 414 Calle Principal, Monterey 831 648-8880 Sunday-Thursday 4:30-9:30, Friday-Saturday 4:30-10:30pm American cuisine with influences of Europe Old Fisherman's Grotto - 39 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey 831 375-4604 Daily 11:30am-9pm – Great seafood & view of the cove Tarpy's Roadhouse - 2999 Salinas Hwy # 1, Monterey 831 647-1444 Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday open until 10:30pm Creative American country cuisine Willie's Smokehouse - 95 Prescott Avenue, Monterey 831 372-8880 Daily 11:30am-9pm Wood-grilled barbeque steaks & seafood CARMEL Bahama Billy's - 3690 The Barnyard, Carmel 831 626-0430 Lunch 11:30am-4pm, Dinner 4-9pm – Island inspired cuisine Bistro Beaujolais - Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831 624-5600 Daily 10am-10pm – French cuisine with world influences Carmel's Bistro Giovanni - San Carlos & 5th, Carmel 831 626-6003 Daily 5-10pm – Italian, Mediterranean and California cuisine da Giovanni - Lincoln Street & 5th, Carmel 831 626-5800 Daily 5-10pm – Italian cuisine with fresh seafood Rio Grill - 101 The Crossroads, Carmel 831 625-5436 Lunch 11:30am-5pm, Dinner seating from 5pm Entrees from the wood-burning grill & oak wood smoker CARMEL VALLEY Volcano Bar & Grill - 27 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831 659-1280 Daily 11:30am-9pm – Grilled cuisine with a Hawaiian influence SALINAS Gino's - 1410 South Main Street, Salinas 831 422-1814 Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner from 4pm Authentic Italian dishes inspired by southern Italy Golden Fish - 221 Main Street, Salinas 831 422-4946 Call for hours – Fresh seafood entrees Portobello’s - 366 S. Main Street, Salinas 831 753-0797 Monday-Saturday 7am-7:30pm, Sunday until 7:30pm American cuisine Salinas Fish House - 172 Main Street, Salinas 831 775-0175 Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 5-9pm Featuring a wide variety of seafood, chicken and steaks

SIERRA FOOTHILLS Latitudes – 130 Maple Street, Auburn Lunch seating at 11:30am, Dinner seating at 5pm Specializing in ethnic and cultural diversity Mineral Restaurant – Murphy's Wednesday 3-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-9pm Fine vegetarian cuisine Taste – Main Street, Plymouth Dinner from 5pm weekdays, 4:30pm weekends Fresh, seasonal and changing with availability

530 885-9535

209 728-9743

209 245-3463

SACRAMENTO Cafe Bernardo – 726 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento 916 443-1180 Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner from 5pm Salads, pizzettas, burgers, fresh fish, steak and chicken Centro Cocina Mexicana – 28th & J Streets, Sacramento 916 442-2552 Open for lunch and dinner Authentic specials, tequila from select regions in Mexico Chop House – 1117 11th Street, Sacramento 916 447-8900 Monday-Friday from 11am, Saturday-Sunday from 5pm Specializing in classic fresh steaks, chops & seafood Cosmo Café – 1000 K Street, Sacramento 916 446-9800 Daily 9am-after midnight – American cuisine with a California flair Esquire Grill – 1213 K Street, Sacramento 916 448-8900 Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30-11pm, Sunday 4:30pm Classic American cooking of times past featuring steaks, chops & seafood Il Fornaio – 400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento 916 446-4100 Creatively prepared, premium-quality Italian cuisine based on authentic regional Italian recipes Mc Cormick & Schmicks – 1111 J Street, Sacramento 1-888-344-6861 Monday-Friday 11:30am-10pm Daily menus feature a list of 30 seafood species Paragary’s Bar & Oven – 1401 28th Street, Sacramento 916 457-5737 Seating from 5pm Fresh pastas, grilled meats, fish, poultry, salads and signature pizzas Ristorante Piatti – 571 Pavillions Lane, Sacramento 916 649-8885 Monday-Wednesday 11:30am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm Sunday 11am-9pm, Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm Open kitchens and stone pizza hearths Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – 501 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento 916 286-2702 Dinner 5-10pm – Steaks seared at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table. Scotts Seafood – 4350 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento Seating from 5pm 1-800-323-7500 Quality food highlighted by riverfront views, patios and outdoor fire pits Spataro – 1415 L Street, Sacramento 916 440-8888 Monday-Thursday 4:30-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30-11pm, Sunday 4:30 Open kitchen with classic, soulful Italian dishes

LODI/WOODBRIDGE School Street Bistro – 116 N School Street, Lodi Lunch from 11:30am, Dinner from 4:30pm Most everything from scratch and everything cooked to order

209 333-3950

LIVERMORE Blackhawk Grille – 3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville Dinner seating from 5pm Innovative and eclectic, seasonally-inspired cuisine Faz – 5121 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton Breakfast & Lunch from 7am, Dinner from 5pm Contemporary American, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

925 736-4295

925 460-0444

« Cafe Garré – 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore 925 371-8200 Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm Dinner Friday 6-9pm (Closed for dinner in winter) Mediterranean-inspired wine country cuisine McNamara’s Steak & Chop House 7400 San Ramon Road, Dublin 925 833-0995 Seating from 5pm – Steak chops and fish, homey atmosphere, family style portions Wente Vineyards Restaurant 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore 925 456-2300 Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner from 5pm Innovative American dishes, influenced by Italian, French and California cuisine

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294

NAPA VALLEY

Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30

Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail; 707 942-9581, Calistoga A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666

Open daily 10-5

Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991

Open by appointment only

Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675

Open by appointment only

Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071

Open by appointment only

Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999

Thu-Mon 10-5

« CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Thu-Mon 12-5

« CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643

Daily 10-6 Open daily 10:30-4

Daily 10-6

Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x215

Open daily 10-5

Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460

Open by appointment only

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814

Open by appointment only

« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600

Open by appointment only

« ANDRETTII W INE RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs

Open daily 10-5

« ARG ER - MA RTUC CI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5

Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429

Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010

Open daily 10-4:30

Ceja Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-3954

By appointment only, 10-4

August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912

Open daily, 10:30-4:30

Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378

Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9

« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-4

Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919

Open daily 10-5

Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075

Open daily 10-4

Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742

Open by appointment only

Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774

Open by appointment only

« BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours

Open daily 10-5

Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673

Open daily 10-4

Open daily 10:30-5

Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284

Open by appointment only

Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472

Open by appointment only

Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105

Open daily 9:30-4

Chateau Potelle – 3875 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 255-9440x18

Open daily 11-5

Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641

Open daily 10-5

Claire Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431

Open by appointment only

Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642

Open daily 10-4

« CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100

« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep

« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5:30

Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866

Open by appointment only

« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5

Cornerstone Cellars – Napa

Open daily 10-5:30

Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468

Open daily 10-5

Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455

Open daily 10-5

Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345

Open by appointment only

David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719

Open by appointment only

Open by appointment only

Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134

Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight

Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366

Open daily 9-5

Bremer Family – 975 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5411

Open daily 10-5 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays

Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155

Open by appointment only Open Sat-Sun 10-3:30 or by appointment

Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena

Call for information; 707 963-7181

Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616

Open by appointment only

Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222

Open by appointment only

Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114

Open by appointment only

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Open daily 10:30-5

David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190

Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976

Open daily 10-5

Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220

Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-4

Open by appointment only Call for information; 877 686-3286

Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826

Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065

Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4

Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707

Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134

Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766

Open by appointment only Open Tue-Sat or by appointment

Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229

Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090

Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453

Open daily 10-4 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10

Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327

Open daily 9:30-6 Open daily 10-4

Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445

Open by appointment only

« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings

« CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended

Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 « DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280

Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily by appointment 9-5 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3 Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-6

Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600

Open by appointment only

Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108

Open by appointment, 10-4

« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463

Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 9-4

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 « ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings

Open daily 10-4

Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580

Open daily 10-6

Open daily 10-6

Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618

Open daily by appointment 10-4

Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500

Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504

Open by appointment only

Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900

Open daily 10-5

Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670

Open daily 10-4:30

Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300

Open by appointment only

Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530

Open daily 10-5

Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE

Open daily 10-5

Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489

Open daily 10-4

Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861

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Open daily 10am-3pm by appointment

Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333

Open daily 10-4

« FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600

Open by appointment only

« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK « FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-6 Open Sun-Thurs 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9

Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 744-0675

Mon-Sat 10-6 Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4

James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905

Open by appointment only

James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646

Open by appointment only

« JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings,, last tasting at 5:30pm

Open daily 10-6

« JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30 « JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners)

Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4

Open daily by appointment 10-4 Winery open by appointment only

Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804

Open by appointment only

Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910

Open by appointment only

Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000

Open by appointment only

Kirkland Ranch Winery – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100

Open daily 10-4

Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750

« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open by appointment only

Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445

Open Mon-Sat 9-5

Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360

Open daily 10-5

Fontanella – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017

Open by appointment only

Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167

Open daily 10-4

Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900

Open by appointment only

Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500

Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111

Open daily 10-5

« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 « FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 « GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Tasting Fees, Gift Items

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4 Open Fri-Tues 10-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6

Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766

Open daily by appointment

Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986

Open daily 10-4

Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437

Open daily 10-5

« GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 « HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760

Open daily 9:30-4:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat Open daily 10-4 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5:15 Open daily 10-

Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269

Open Wed-Sun 11-4

Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000

Open daily 10-4:30

Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542

Open daily 11-4:30

Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956

Open by appointment only

Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320

Open by appointment only

« HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK, Wine Tours; Call ahead for 8 or more; Food Pairings

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Open daily 10-5:30

Open by appointment only

Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555

Open daily 10-5

« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474

Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-5

MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394

Open by appointment only

McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186

Open by appointment only

Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864

Open daily 10-5

Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577

Open daily 10-4

Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030

Open by appointment only

« MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 11-6

Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292

Open daily 10-5

Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310

Open Thu-Sun 10-5

Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658

Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30

« MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6:30

Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758

Open daily 10-5:30

Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500

Open daily 11-5

« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Morey Cellars – Napa

Open daily 10-4:30 Call for information; 707 226-2348

Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830

Open by appointment Open daily 10-5

« MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

Open daily 10-5

« NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK

Open daily 10-6

Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011

Open by appointment

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Open daily 10-4:30

Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025

Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800

Open by appointment

Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353

Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000

Open by appointment

Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544

Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600

Weekends & holidays 10-5 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Open Mon-Sat 10-5

Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477

Open Mon-Sun 11-6

St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266

Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179

Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4

Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587

Daily 10-4 Open daily by appointment 9-5

Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504

Open by appointment

Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5

Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251

O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463

Daily 10-5

Open daily 10-4

Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305

OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334

Open by appointment

Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Open daily 10-5

St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313

Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30

St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463

Open by appointment

St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809

Open daily 10-5

Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592

Open Mon-Fri by appointment

Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707-963-5105

Open daily 10-4

Open Sat-Sun 11-5

Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889

Open by appointment

Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683

Open by appointment

Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980

Open daily 10-4

Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890

Open by appointment

School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240

Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689

Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700

Open Wed-Sun 10-4

Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770

Open by appointment

Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600

Open daily 10-6

Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 944-2229

Open by appointment

Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777

Open daily 10:30-4:30

PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220

Open daily 10-4 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt.

Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949

Open by appointment

« PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 « RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299 Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558

Open daily 10:30-5:30 Open daily 10-4 Open by appointment Open daily 10-4 Mon-Sat by appointment Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30

Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661

Open by appointment

Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555

Open by appointment

Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177

Open by appointment Mon-Sat Open by appointment only

Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001

Open daily 10-5

Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807

Open daily 11-4

Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004

Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment

« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30

Open daily 10-5

Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364

Open daily 10-5

Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161

Open daily 10-5

Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577

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Open daily 10-4

Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882

Open daily 10-3:30

Scott Harvey – 830 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 968-9575

Open 8-4

Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339

Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, 707 255-7150, open daily 11-6

Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246

Open by appointment

Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414

Open Tues-Sat 10-5

Open by appointment

« SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10:30-5

Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877

Open by appointment only

Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154

Open by appointment

Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930

Open by appointment only

Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833

Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12

Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 « SILVERADO VINEYARDS – 6121 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 257-1770 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30

Open Mon-Sun 9-4 Fr-Su 10-4:30 or by appointment

Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391

Open by appointment

Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283

Open by appointment

Spelletich – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757

Open by appointment

Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134

Open by appointment

Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30

Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477

Open by appointment

Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272

Open daily 10:30-4:30

« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena

Open daily 10-4:30 Open Wed-Sat 11-7 Open Mon-Fri 9-5

Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310

Open Mon-Sat 10-4

Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646

Open daily 11-5

« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 « SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5

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Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500

Open by appointment

Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131

Open daily 11-5

Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432

Open by appointment

Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967

Open daily 11-5

« ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily10-5

Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 « TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 935-3504

Open daily 10-4 Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open daily 11-6 Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 12-8

Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153

Open by appointment only

Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947

Open by appointment only

Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064

Open by appointment only

Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 « V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130

Open daily 10-4 Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Open by appointment

Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995

Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200

Thur-Mon 11-4:30 Open daily11-5

Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606

Open daily11-5

« ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30 « ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-8980 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920

Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-5:30

Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514

Open daily 11-5

Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455

Open daily 10-4

Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511

Open daily 9-6 Open daily 10-6

« BLACKSTONE WINERY – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Open by appointment only

Open daily 11-5

« ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

« BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours

Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816

Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209

« BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings

Open daily 11-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-4:30

Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433

Open by appointment only

Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266

Open daily 10-5

Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292

Open by appointment

Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150

Open daily 11-6

Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 « WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 « WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707-942-0840 William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 « WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs

Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 11-6 Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 10-5

Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046

Open daily 11-5

Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131

Open daily 11-5

Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290

Open daily 11-6

Carneros Family Wineries – 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090

Open daily 10-5

Castle Vineyards – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 996-1966

Open daily 11-6

Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707-938-4466

Open daily 10-6

Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707-578-1826 Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, 707 836-9011; Healdsburg « CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466

Open by appointment only Open by appointment

Fri-Mon 11-4

C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296

« CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848

« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6 Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798

Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852

« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Picnic Area

Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8 Open daily 11-6 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-6 Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-6

Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251

Open by appointment only

X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522

Open by appointment only

D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658

Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800

Open by appointment only

Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858

Thu-Sun 11-5

Daily 10-4:30

De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711

Mon-Fri 11-4:30

Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 « ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Open daily 10-4:30

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Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000

SONOMA COUNTY A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385

De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111

11-5, tours availabler

Open by appointment only

« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 11-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS « ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Children Welcomed Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637

Thu-Mon 11-5

Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 « FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings « GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Gift items, Vineyard Tours

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30 Sat-Sun 11-4 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Fri-Mon 11-5 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-6

Open daily 10-5

Larson Family – (Tasting Room at The Cellar Door) 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466

Open daily 11-6

« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100 Open daily 10-5 Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings « LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707-433-9211 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750

Open by appointment only

Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-4

Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756

Open daily 11-4:30 Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-4:30

Hawkes – 6734 Hwy 128, Healdsbufg; 707 433-4295

Mon-Sun 10-5

Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353

Open daily 10-4

« HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5

Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Hwy 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911

Thu-Sun 11-5 Open daily 10:30-6

« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings « J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Picnic Area, Children Welcomed

Tue-Sat 11-5

Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464

Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10:30-5

Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 707 823-7466

Mon-Sat by appointment

Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427

Open daily 10-5

Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121

Open daily 10-5

Moondance Cellars – at the Wine Room; 9575 Sonoma Hwy; Kenwood; 707 833-6131

Open daily 10-5

« MOSAIC (formerly De Lorimier)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 11-5

Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422

Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-6 Open daily 11-4:30

« PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

« PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418

« KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891

Open daily 10-4:30

Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244

Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000

Open daily 9-4:30

Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311

Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501

Open daily 10:30-4

Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372

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« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 11-6

Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466

Open daily 11-5

Fri-Mon 11-5

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10:30-6:30

Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Jacuzzi Vineyards – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575

« KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours

Open daily 11-5

Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401

Open daily 11-5

Sat Sun 11-4

Open daily 10-4:30

Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804

Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644

Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348

Open daily 10-5

« MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646

« KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed)

Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570

Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-833-0526

Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319

Open daily 11-5

MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eight St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365

Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)

« LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours

« MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

« LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5

Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) 23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-8980

Open daily 10-4:30

Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-3010

Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti RdGeyserville; 707 857-9400

Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053

Open daily 11-4

Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875

Open daily 10-5

Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600

Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707-473-2909; « GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 11-4:30

Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 « FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400

Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531

Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4 Open 10-4 by appointment Open daily 11-4:30

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « QUIVIRA VINEYARDS – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

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Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 800-505-4850

Mon-Sat 9-4

Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526

Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 10-6

Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941

Open daily 10-4:30

Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365

Open daily 11-5

Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466

Open daily 11-6

Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721

Open daily 11-4

Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700

Open daily 10-5

Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466

Open daily 11-6

Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708

Open daily 11-5

Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246

Open daily 11-5

White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291

Open daily 10-5

Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811

Open daily 10-4:30

Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903

Open by appointment only

Roche – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-7115

Open daily 10-5

Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305

Open daily 11-4

« RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169

Open daily 10-5

Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463

Open daily 10-5

Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707-696-0004 Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070

St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888

A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 10-5

Thu-Mon 12-6

J C Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 465-5900

Open by appointment only

Lost Canyon – 2102 Dennison St Ste A, Oakland; 510 534-9314

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

Rosenblum Cellars – 2900 Main St, Alameda; 510 865-7007

Open daily 11-6

SANTA CLARA VALLEY Open daily 9-5

Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111

Open daily 11-5

Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053

Open daily 10:30-6

Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702

Open daily 9-6

Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 408 686-1050

« SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area

Open daily 10-5

« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed

Open daily 10-5 Daily 10-5 Open daily 10–5 Open daily 11-5:30 Mon-Sat 9-4 Open daily 10-5

Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4

Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053

Sat-Sun 11-5

Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534

By appointment 11-5 or 3rd Weekend of the Month

Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 779-2145

Open daily 10-5

Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145

Open daily 10-5

Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755

Open daily 9-5

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160

Open daily 10-5

Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463

12-6 Summer, 12-5 Winter

Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827

Open daily 10-5

Léal Estate Vnyds – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023

Open daily 11-5

Martin Ranch Winery – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197

Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg

Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938

« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-6

Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305

Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944

Open by appointment only Open by appointment only

Thur-Mo 11-5

« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2

ALAMEDA COUNTY

Open by appointment only

Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992

Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 857-3562

NORTH CENTRAL COAST

Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305

Open daily 10-4

Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288

Open daily 11-4:30

Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227

« SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579

Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410

Thur-Mo 11-6

Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30

Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment only

« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours

« WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800

Open daily 10:30-5

Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138

« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707-833-2300 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed

12-4 third weekend of each month

Open 3rd Saturday of the month or by appointment

Open daily 10:30-5

Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389

Open daily 10:30-5

Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649

Open daily 10-6

« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4

Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday

Sat-Sun 11-4

Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823

3rd Saturday of each month

Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393

Open daily 11-4

Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306

Open daily 11-5

Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Sunrise Winery – Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310

Fri-Sun 11-5

Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738

Fri-Sun 12-5

Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430

« TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings Trentadue – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100

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Open daily 11-7

Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 10-5 Thur-Sun 10-5

Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700

Open daily 12-5 Open by appointment only

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071

Sat 12-4 or by appointment

Alexander Cellars – 427 A Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-9090

Fri-Sun Noon-5

Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Rd, Corralitos; 831 728-5172

Sat 12-5 or by appointment

Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680

Open by appointment only

Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Ave, Capitola; 831-462-1065

Open daily 11-6

Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258

Open daily 12-5

Beauregard – 55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz; 831 458-WINE

Open daily 11-6

Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518

Open daily 11-5

« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open Thu-Sun 11-5

Open by appointment only Open daily 12-6

Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045

Sat 11-4

Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030

Open daily 12-5

Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150

Open daily 11-5

Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436

Thu-Sun 11-5 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6

Wines of Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436

Special events & by appointment

White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911

Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282

« SILVER MOUNTAIN – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2275 Tasting Room – 381 #Q Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 11-5 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays

Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 « COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours

Special Events & by appointment Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5

David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214

Open daily 12-5

Davenport Roadhouse – 1 Davenport Ave, Daven Port; 831 426-8801 Domenico – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335

Tue-Sun 9-8 Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues

Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000

Fri-Sun 12-5

Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463

Open daily 11:30-6 Special events & by appointment

Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992

Open by appointment only Special events & by appointment

CARMEL VALLEY Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Rd, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533

Open daily 11-5

Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215

Open daily 11-5

Bountiful Basket – 3969 The Barnyard, Ste A13; Carmel Valley; 831 625-4457

Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5

Chateau Julien – 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel; 831 624-2600

Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5

Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244

12-5 Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 12-6

Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-0206

Open by appointment only

Cima Collina – San Carlos, btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645

Thur-Mon 11- 6

Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611

Open by appointment only

Heller Estate – 69 W. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466

Mon-Thur 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-6

« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 « HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 « LOMA PRIETA – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Martin Ranch – 6675 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2822

Tu-Su 12-6

Galante Vineyards – btwn Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 800-GALANTE

Open daily 12-6

Open daily 12-5

Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt

Joullian Vnyds – 2 Village Dr, Carmel Valley; 866-659-8101

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt

Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 12 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2885

3rd Sat of each month 11am-4pm Open by appointment only Special events & by appointment

Fri-Sun 11-5

Talbott – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500

Open daily 11-5

Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700

Open daily 11-6

Valley Hills/Boete & Parsonage – 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040

Open daily 11

MONTEREY WINERIES

Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271

Special events & by appointment

Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871

Special events & by appointment

A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite G, Monterey; 831 646-5446

Open daily 10-6

Special events & by appointment

Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, 831 645-9035; Monterey

Open daily 11-7

Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 « POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 462-3478 Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242 « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934

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Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Open daily 12-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Fri-Sun 12-5 Open daily 11-5 Special events & by appointment Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Open by appointment only

Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124 « VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463

Open daily 10-6 Mon-Sun 11-5

« BLACKSTONE WINERY – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK, Self-Guided Tour

Open daily 11-4

Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717

Special Events & by appointment

Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312 Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 11-5

A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980

« HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Blvd, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 11-7

SALINAS VALLEY

Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Open by appointment only

Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-

Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463

Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt Mon-Fri 11-4 Sat-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4 Fri-Sun 11-5

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992

Tue-Sun 11-5

Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 « VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

« Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week

Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656

Fri-Mon 12-5

Open daily 11-5

Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213

Wed-Mon 10-6

Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5

Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475

Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5

Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo

HOLLISTER DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143

Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt

Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023

Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt

Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991

Open by appointment only

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322

Open daily 10-5

Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895

Mon-Fri 10-5

Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589

Open daily 11-5

Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Open daily 11-5

Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373

Open daily 10-6

Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE

Open daily 10-5

Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177

Open daily 10-5

« ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707-895-9462 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open Daily 10-5

YOLO COUNTY Berryessa Gap – 1 Ranch Road, Winters; 530 795-3201

First Sat 12-6, Fri-Sat 4-8

Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139

Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5

Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110

Open by appointment only

Brutocao Cellars – H13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664

Open daily 10-6

Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625

Burford & Brown – 13265 S. Hwy 101, Ste 5, Hopland; 707-744-8781

Open daily 11-4

French Hill Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1710

Fri-Sun 11-5

Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462

Open daily 10-5

Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1094

Thu-Sun 11-5

Christine Woods – 3155 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2115

Open daily 11-6

Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165

Wed-Sun 11-5

Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250

Open daily 9-5

R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd, Esparto; 530 662-3215

Wed-Sun 11-5

Fife Est Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323

Open daily 10-5

Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680

Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889

Fri-Mon 10-4:30

Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131

Fr-Su 11-5

Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221

Open daily 10-5

Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120

Fri-Sun 11-5

Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202

Open daily 11-4

Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707-744-8466

Open daily 10-5

Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Wed-Sun 11-5

Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat-Sun 11-5

LIVERMORE VALLEY Battaion Cellars – 21 S. Livermore Ave, #109, Livermore; 925 245-9242

Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 12-5

Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127

Open daily 11-5

Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320

Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190

Open daily 11-6

Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976

Hidden Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357

Open daily 10-5

Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554

Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-3743; 987-3503

Open daily 11-6

Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216

Open daily 10-5

Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours

Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936

Open daily 10-5

Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040

Fri-Sun Noon-4:30

Open daily 10-5

Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900

Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)

Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707-894-2304 Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707-937-4960 Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010

Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only

Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001

Open daily 10-5

McDowell Wine – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland

Open daily 10-5

McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986

Open daily 10-5

Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190

Open daily 11-5

Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341

Open daily 10-5

Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582

Open daily10-5

Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Fri-Sun 12-4 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Sat-Sun 12-4 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4

Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-4:30

Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156

Thu-Sun 11-4:30

Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838

Thu-Sun 11-5

Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 447-4328

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827

Tue-Sun 12-4:30

Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377

Sat-Sun 12-5

Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246

Sat-Sun 12-5

« GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Sat-Sun 11-5

Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163

Sat-Sun, 1-6 Fri 4-7

Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155

Open daily 11-5

John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE

Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357

Open daily 10-5

La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442

Open daily 12-4:30

Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209

Open daily 11-5

Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662

Weekends 12-4:30

« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

Little Valley Winery– 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 862-9006

Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 « SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

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Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30 Open daily 11-5

Fri-Sun 1-6

Fri-Sun 12-5

Livermore Valley Cellars – 1508 Westmore Rd, Livermore; 925 447-1751

Sat-Sun 12-5

Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE

Sat-Sun 12-5

McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744

Thu-Sun 12-5

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390

Wed-Sun 11-4:30

Red Skye – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square) 925-989-1163

Fri 3-6, Sat 1-6 Sun 1-5

Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467

Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only

St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646

Open daily 1-4

Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923

Sat-Sun 11-5

Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941

Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30

VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722

Open daily 11-5

Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434

Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5

Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO

Open daily 12-5

Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280

Sat-Sun 12:30-5

Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE

Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30

Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440

Open daily 12-4:30

Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458

Thu-Sun 11-4:30

Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006

Open daily 12-4:30 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment

Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE

Tue-Sun 11-5

Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541

Sat-Sun 12-5

Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405

Open daily 11-6:30

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300

Open daily 11-4:30

Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932

Sat-Sun 12-5

White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566

Open daily 12-5

vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900

Open by appointment only

Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871

Sat-Sun 12-5

Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575

Wed-Sun, Call for hours

Woodbridge – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt

Open daily 10:30-4:30

SIERRA FOOTHILLS AMADOR COUNTY Amador Cellars – 6150 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150

Fri-Sun 11-5

Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104

Fri-Sun 11-6 or by appointment

Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307

Fri-Sun 12-5

Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515

LODI/WOODBRIDGE Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6

Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023

Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291

Thu-Sun 11-5

C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700

Sat-Sun 12-5

Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384

Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463

Open daily 12-5

Clos Du Lac Cellars – Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238

Open daily 11-5

Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600

Sat-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9-5:30 Fri-Sun 1-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-6 Sat-Sun 12-6 Open daily 10-5

Wed-Sun 10-4 Fri-Sun 10-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 10:30-5 Fri-Sun 11-4:30

Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283

Open daily 10-5

Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117

Fri-Mon 11-4

Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696

Fri-Sun 11-5

Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395

3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30

Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922

Open daily 12-4

Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000

Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment

Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949

Open daily 11-5

Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567

Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30

Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979

M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE

Fri-Sun 11-4

Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455

McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368

Fri-Sun 11-5

Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554

Open daily 10-5

Tues-Sun 9-4:30

Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444

Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19

Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384

Fri-Mon 10-5 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30

Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099

Fri-Sun 12-5

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 10-5

Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181

The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006

Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600

Fri-Sun 12-5

Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600

Open daily 10:30-4:30 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment

Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9:30-5 Fri-Sun 10-5

Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761

Open by appointment only

Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208

Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5

Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860

Open by appointment only

Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment

Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838

Open daily 11-6

Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758

Open daily 10-5

Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770

Open daily 11-5

Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807

Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910

Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5

Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153

Sat-Sun 11-5

Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463

Wed-Sun 11-5

Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE

Sat-Sun 11-4

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TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800

Sat-Sun 10-5:30 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5

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Open daily 10:30-5

Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556

Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5

Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016

Fri-Sun 10:30-5

CALAVERAS COUNTY Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000

Fri-Sun 11-5

Black Sheep Winery – 634 French Gulch, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030

Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only)

Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750

Sat-Sun 12-5

Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500

Open daily 11-5

Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700

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Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522

Open daily 11-5

Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642

Open daily 11-5

Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175

Open daily 11-5

Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227

Open daily 10-5

Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948

Open daily 11-5

Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510

Thur-Sun 10-5

Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505

Open daily 10-5

Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675

Wed-Sun 11-5

Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201

Wed-Sun 11-5

Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303

Wed-Sun 11-6

Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175

Thur-Mon 11-5 or by appointment

Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment

Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474

Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 11-5

Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 11-5

French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800

Tue-Sun 11-5

Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079

Hatcher Winery – 419 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111

Fri-Sun 11-5

Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221

Open daily 10-5

Fri-Sun 12-5:30

Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545

Wed-Sun 11-5

Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299

Sat-Sun 10-5

Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251

Open daily 10-5

Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Lavender Ridge – 431 B Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Muir’s Legacy – 36 S. Washington St, Sonora; 209 532-WINE

Fri-Sun 11-5

Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910

Open daily 11-5

Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424

Open daily 11-5

Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463

Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290

Open daily 12-5

Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436

Open daily 11-5

Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148

Wed-Mon 11-6 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Thu-Sun 10:30-5:30

Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911

Fri-Sun 12-5

Zucca Mountain – 425E Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949

Open daily 12-5

Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078

Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8

Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255

Fri-Sun 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Sat 12-5 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5 Fri-Sun 11-5

Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767

Open daily 11-5

Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672

Open daily 11-5

David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833

Open daily 11-5

dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395

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Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054

Thur-Sun 10-5 Open daily 11-5:30 Wed-Sun 11-5 Wed-Sun 11-5

Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402

Thu-Sun 11-5

Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858

Wed-Sun 11-5

MERCED COUNTY Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625

Open daily 10-5

NEVADA COUNTY Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923

EL DORADO COUNTY Boeger Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094

Thur-Sun 11-5

Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510

Fri-Sun 11-6

Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080

Wed-Sun 11-5

Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100

Fri-Sun 11-5

Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817

Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080

Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968

Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463

Sat-Sun 12-5 Open daily 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5 Open daily 11-Dusk Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 12-4 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5

Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321

Sat-Sun 12-5

Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225

Sat-Sun 12-5

Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626

Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.) Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 12-5 Open by appointment only

PLACER COUNTY Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522

Open by appointment only

Fri-Sun 11-5

Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866

Open by appointment only

Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111

Thu-Sun 11-5

Wed-Mon 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5

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