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AUGUST 7, 2009 – ISSUE 30 – VOLUME 28

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ON THE COVER Andretti Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WINE COUNTRY NEWS Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47 Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

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SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-63 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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PERFECT PAIRS Trentadue Sangiovese Perfectly Paired with Chicken Cacciatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69 Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE

t Schug Carneros Estate Winery in Sonoma, the traditions of the Old World almost seamlessly meld with modern winemaking techniques. By using only the finest grapes available and steadfastly maintaining the highest winemaking standards, their wines have gained acceptance worldwide as true contemporary classics. Founded in 1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of California’s most celebrated winemakers. In the 1970s, as Joseph Phelps Vineyards founding winemaker, Walter Schug’s reputation flourished as he made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-style blend, now known around the world as “Insignia” and Joseph Phelps’s legendary vineyard-designated Eisele Vineyards and Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignons. Drawing on his long experience in the production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine climate of the Carneros Appellation in the southern reaches of Sonoma County. Here he could concentrate on the two varietals that had always been closest to his heart: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In 1995, Michael Cox, a Sonoma-born winemaker, joined Schug. Trained in enology at UC Davis, he had worked in several California wineries before he moved from the Napa Valley to Sonoma to work with Walter Schug as assistant winemaker. After just a year he was promoted to winemaker and placed in charge of all of the day-to-day winemaking duties, a position he still holds today. The roster of wines currently available from Schug Carneros includes a Sauvignon Blanc, a trio of Chardonnays, two Merlots, three Pinot Noirs and a pair of Cabernets. There is even a beautifully balanced Rouge de Noirs which is a Sparkling Pinot Noir that was inspired by Walter Schug’s German ancestry. Each of them, like every wine at Schug Carneros, is lovingly handcrafted and proudly presented. All varietals are produced in limited quantities. If you’d like to see for yourself what the wines are like, take the drive up Bonneau Road (about ten minutes from the town of Sonoma) through the vineyards and past the rose borders to the winery building, tucked into the hillside that contains the barrel caves. Behind the German style post-andbeam building there is a panoramic view of the surrounding area, and on a clear day Mount Diablo is visible off in the distance. Picnic tables are also available should you wish to enjoy your lunch in the sun, overlooking the winery chef’s own herb garden.

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Wine clubs at Schug Carneros Estate include self explanatory Mixed Wine, Reds Only and Pinot Only clubs.

• Members of the Mixed Wine Club receive two different bottles every other month for $50 per shipment; Red Only means one to four bottles four times a year (February, April, October, December) at a cost of $60$100 per shipment; Pinot Only members also get one to four bottles four times a year (February, April, October, December) at a cost of $60$100 per shipment and selections include current releases plus magnums, library, reserve, limitedproduction and single-vineyard releases. At each club level shipping and the applicable tax is additional. • Each shipment also includes winemaker notes and recipes from winery chef Kristine Schug, plus food and wine pairing suggestions

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

602 Bonneau Road • Sonoma 800-966-9365 • (707) 939-9363 • www.schugwinery.com

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• Members receive a 20% discount on all wines (excluding library wines and large format bottles), and 10% on tasting room merchandise

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Over 250 Quality Wines Under $25 at Wine Garage Hidden next to a dilapidated ’40s-era former filling station on Highway 29 in Calistoga lies the Wine Garage. A unique wine shop in Napa Valley that retails all wine in the store under $25. Sound crazy? Its true. And the proprietors Todd and Joy Miller, have hit on a niche in the Valley that had been very missed by the locals there. “There are a lot of winemakers here that can’t afford to drink the wine they make” says Miller. “That’s crazy, yes, but who can afford to drink a $65 bottle with dinner every night?” Many people miss The Wine Garage on the first try upvalley, but the search is well worth it. Miller stocks wine from all of California’s wine growing regions including fifty Napa selections and 40 from Sonoma County. When he first sought out buying the initial inventory, “I enlisted a local farmer buddy and his 15-foot box van and off we went all over California hunting down the deals. I tried to seek out the small producers who didn’t have distributors so I could pass the savings on to my customers.” And Miller did just that. His store is stocked with highquality juice all under $25 and all are unique. Most labels in the shop are unrecognizable – but all pass the same test; everything passes over Miller’s lips before he makes a buy. “If I don’t love it, I don’t buy it, period. Sometimes I will taste over a hundred wines in one day, load up the truck and haul it up to Calistoga, unload at the store, and maybe I will crawl in bed by 3 a.m. Needless to say my buddy bowed out of the deal after their second trip. I initially recruited him on a ‘hey lets go wine tasting in Santa Barbara’ until he realized how much work it entailed. Poor guy, he had to be at the farm at 5 in the morning.” It is all worth it. Millers’ customers love him. He has a unique ability to hear a verbal description of a customer’s favorite wine and translate that into a recommendation for sometimes a third of the cost. “I have people all over the country that use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door – and the cost of the shipping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the cost of the wine. Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. “I have winemakers from small wineries stop in every week saying ‘I have something that will fit into the store,’ if they only have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine – I am the perfect outlet for them.” So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Valley at 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information, call (707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.

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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 FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Cheers! St. Helena 6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! 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 • July 30: Winemakers Dinner • July 31: Vintners Lunch ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org 1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa • July 31: A Midsummer Night’s Dreamweavers – A Retrospective • Aug 1: Smokey Robinson • Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady • Aug 15: An Evening with Bruce Hornsby ONGOING Live at the Lincoln Theater Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com • Aug 22: An Intimate Evening with Ben Vereen • Sept 9: Glenn Miller Orchestra • Sept 12: Buckwheat Zydeco ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa www.backroomwines.com • July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery • Aug 7: 2007 Vintage Southern Rhone Valley Wines • Aug 14: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting • Aug 21: Peter Stolpman of Stolpman Vineyards • Aug 28: Back Room Blow Out XXXIII

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ONGOING di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature 707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org • Aug 8-Sep 19: Mike Henderson Band in Concert ONGOING Friday Night Pulse Tastings 5-7pm, free, Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 • July 31: Robbie Meyer of Peirson-Meyer & L’Angevin • Aug 7: Gemstone • Aug 14: Brown Estate Vineyards

« 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, $5pp St. Helena, 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery 888-RMONDAVI 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 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.

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

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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 RSVP 707-967-6272, 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 ONGOING Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Concert Series 7pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville 888-RMWJAZZ, www.robertmondaviwinery.com • Aug 1: Smokey Robinson 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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS « 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, Napa 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com

« 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 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 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Classic Rock Photography Exhibit 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

« ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17 Celebrity Photo Exhibit ‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities’ by George Rose 10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST Thursday Night Summer Concert Series 6-8pm, www.calistogavisitors.com Pioneer Park, Calistoga

« ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4 Portals to the Past Exhibition Includes photo of Mike Grgich www.grgich.com, 707-763-2784

« JULY 31 Jazz Event 5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122 AUGUST 1 Tag Along - ’05 Cab Release Party 12-4pm, $25, Saddleback Cellars, Oakville www.saddlebackcellars.com, 707-944-1305 AUGUST 1 Cabernet Tasting with Hors d’Oeuvres 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford AUGUST 1 1st Saturday Stroll 1-7pm, www.calistogavisitors.com Live music & wine tasting! Downtown Calistoga

« AUGUST 1 Pizza Party Night 6-9pm, $25/members, $30, Andretti Winery, Napa RSVP 877-386-5070x225, www.andrettiwinery.com AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30 Behind the Scenes 11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com RSVP, $30 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford

« AUGUST 5-23 Music in the Vineyards 707-258-5559, www.musicinthevineyards.org • Aug 5: Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards • Aug 6, 13, 20: Napa Valley College Upper Campus, St. Helena • Aug 7: Frog’s Leap Winery • Aug 8: Cakebread Cellars • Aug 9: Family Concert at Meadowood • Aug 9: Clos Pegase • Aug 12: The Hess Collection • Aug 14-16: Silverado Vineyards • Aug 19: Merryvale Vineyards • Aug 21: Robert Mondavi Winery • Aug 22: Markham Vineyards • Aug 23: Rubicon Estate • Aug 23: Closing Night at Meadowood

AUGUST 22 Reidel Glass Tasting Event 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com RSVP, $125 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford

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Big Barn Sale 10am-5pm, Andretti Winery, Napa 877-386-5070, www.andrettiwinery.com AUGUST 28-30 The Napa Fresh Aire Festival 888-285-5893x4, www.napafreshairefest.com The Westin Verasa Hotel, Napa AUGUST 29 2009 Harvest STOMP Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Gamble Ranch, Oakville 6-10pm, 707-944-8311, www.napagrowers.org

AUGUST 7-8 11th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration 707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.com Various events in Napa Valley

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AUGUST 8 Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing: California Cheese 2-3pm, St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford, $35 RSVP 707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com

AUGUST 30 Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com Domaine Chandon, Yountville

« AUGUST 8 Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad 7:30pm, 707-255-2332 www.juddshill.com, $25/adv, $35, $45/reserved Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa

« AUGUST 9 Lobster Luau Winefest 707-255-2332, www.juddshill.com Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa AUGUST 9 2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event 12-3pm, www.peju.com, $30, $20/members 800-446-7358, Peju Winery, Rutherford AUGUST 11 Napa Town & Country Fair Gala & Wine Tasting 5:30-7:30pm, 707-253-4900, Napa Valley Expo AUGUST 12-16 Napa Town & Country Fair 12-10pm, 707-253-4900, Napa Valley Expo, Napa AUGUST 14 Vine Village Annual Celebration 12-10pm, 707-255-4006, Chardonnay Golf Club, Napa

« AUGUST 15 Napa Valley Art Festival 10am-4pm, free, V Marketplace, Yountville www.napavalleyartfestival.com, 707-256-3828

« AUGUST 15 Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting 2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309 AUGUST 16 47th Annual Tasting of the Napa Valley Wine Library www.napawinelibrary.com, Silverado Resort, Napa AUGUST 17 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Napa Valley 3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Grand Tasting Event, Silverado Resort, Napa 877-26-TASTE, TasteOfTheNation.org

« AUGUST 21 Johnny’s Lobster Feed Atop The Room 6-8pm, 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena AUGUST 22 Cooking Class: Musical Pig Party with Chef Joey Altman, Schweiger Vineyards & Hoffman Family 2-8pm, Class, 707-224-7969, $150 5-8pm, BBQ, wine & entertainment, $50 www.cedargablesinn.com, Cedar Gables Inn, Napa

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16th Annual Hands Across the Valley 6-11pm, 707-226-6136, $125 Trinchero Family Estates, St. Helena

SONOMA COUNTY

Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059 Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm 707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp ONGOING (FRIDAYS) Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda Garden, 4:30-7:30pm Live music, grilled appetizers, drink specials. www.macarthurplace.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Downtown Friday Nights Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm. www.sonomavalley.com 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 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 Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

« ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600 wellsfargocenterarts.org • Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux • Aug 13: Huey Lewis and The News • Aug 14-16: Healdsburg Guitar Festival • Aug 20: Lisa Williams • Aug 21: Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes • Aug 25: Diana Krall

« ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000 www.fairmont.com.sonoma ONGOING Sunday Brunches by the Sea 10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319 www.timbercoveinn.com Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove 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 Kenwood, www.chateaustjean.com ONGOING Escape to Wine Country Concert Series Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon tours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood 707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com • Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell • Aug 8: Guitarist, Randy Vincent • Aug 15: Folk Artist, Adam Traum • Aug 22: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga • Aug 29: John Simon & Vocalist Cat Austin

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings 10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale $5 tasting fee covers the pairing! www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery Bismark Mountain wines paired with artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in Healdsburg, Alexander Valley, $10pp 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com

« 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 19th Annual Summer Concert Series Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg 866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.com www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong • Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove, Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J • Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents: Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro • Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates – Up Close & Personal Tour ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment www.chateaustjean.com, Kenwood • Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 • Cinq Cépages Component Tasting Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 • Private VIP Wine Tasting 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour • Box Lunch Prgram with Tour

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

« ONGOING Guided Winery Tours 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com ONGOING Tastings at Vine & Barrel 3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com Vine & Barrel, Petaluma • Aug 8: ZAP – Zapped Zinfandel • Sept 5: The Great Wines of Spain

« ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 Summer Jazz Series 6-10pm, Ledson Hotel, Sonoma 707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com ONGOING TUESDAYS Summer Nights on the Green Movie Night 707-838-1260, 15 min after sunset www.townofwindsor.com, free Windsor Town Green, Windsor • July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop • Aug 4: Coraline • Aug 11: Monsters vs Aliens

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ONGOING THURSDAYS Summer Nights on the Green Live Concerts & Farmers’ Market 707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pm www.townofwindsor.com, free Windsor Town Green, Windsor • July 30: Tommy Castro • Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band • Aug 13: Party Council • Aug 20: The Soulshine Blues Band • Aug 27: Beatles Flashback ONGOING Live From the Middle Reach Summer Music Series 1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pm www.cdonatiello.com, free C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg • Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB • Aug 9: Barbra Shassus • Aug 16: Alma Desnuda • Aug 23: Allison Schull & Victor Martin • Aug 30: Buddy Sounds & Company FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Music in the Courtyard 5:30-8:30pm, Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg $5, www.michelschlumberger.com, 707-433-7427

« ONGOING SATURDAYS Pizza Café 11am-4pm, 707-473-3236, www.simiwinery.com Simi Winery, Healdsburg EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY The Art of Winemaking Workshop 10:30am-12pm, 707-9358-8311, Petroni Vineyards Sonoma, www.petronivineyards.com ONGOING TUESDAYS Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market Market: 4-6:30pm, Concert: 6-8pm 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg • Aug 4: Culann’s Hounds • Aug 11: Lucky Buck & The Winners • Aug 18: California Honeydrops • Aug 25: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7 Ravenswood After Hours 5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma 707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 16 Abstractions by Leslie Zumwalt 707-875-2744, www.localcolorgallery.com Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26 Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market 4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com 2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma

« ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Celebrate Late at Sebastiani 7-9pm, 707-933-3204, www.sebastiani.com Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma

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

« JULY 31 Finally Friday Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9 Sonoma County Fair: The Fair Before Time 707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.com Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Horse racing, carnival, entertainment & more!

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AUGUST 1 Moshin Pictures: Pillow Talk Dusk, $20, Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg 707-433-5499, www.moshinvineyards.com

« AUGUST 14, 28 Finally Friday Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

AUGUST 1 Gun Bun Summer Fun Film Fest: The Breakfast Club 7pm, 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

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AUGUST 15 A Warm Summer Night at Passalacqua Winery After hours celebration of warm nights, outdoor dining and the release of Maple Zinfandel 6-8:30pm, $35, $25/members, Healdsburg RSVP 877-825-5547, www.passalacquawinery.com

3rd Annual Summer Fest 707-431-8243, www.christophercreek.com Wineries on the Eastside of the Russian River: Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, Christopher Creek Winery, Foppiano Vineyards, Merriam Vineyards & Mietz Cellars, 11am-4pm AUGUST 1 9th Annual Wet Paint Dinner & Auction 707-939-7862, www.svma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma AUGUST 2 The Fourth Street Jazz Band 1-5:30pm, 707-328-0939, www.tradjass.org Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa Live Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance AUGUST 7 First Friday Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa Food, art & music! 4-8pm www.firstfridaysonfourth.com

Grape to Glass Russian River Valley Winegrowers, 707-521-2534 www.rrvw.org, Russian River Valley wineries

AUGUST 15 Fete Du Chateau – Charity Event 6-10pm, 707-573-0658, $55, Chateau St Jean Winery, Kenwood, www.chateaustjean.com

« AUGUST 15 Grape to Glass, Hog in the Fog Backyard BBQ 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Hop Kiln Winery, Healdsburg AUGUST 15 Lobster Feed 707-473-2992, www.sbragia.com Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville

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« AUGUST 7, 21 Music at Mazzocco Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg 707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com

AUGUST 15 Members Only Vineyard Tour & Lunch Sausal Winery, Healdsburg 800-500-2285, www.sausalwinery.com

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Hog in the Fog Backyard BBQ 12-4pm, Hop Kiln Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com

Farm Trails Wine Country Weekend Ferrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com AUGUST 8 Orchard Tour McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30 707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

AUGUST 15-16 4th Annual Muscardini Cellars Barrel Tasting 12-5pm, www.MuscardiniCellars.com Olive & Vine Restaurant, Glen Ellen

AUGUST 8 Traditional Lobster Boil 707-938-8822, $95/members, $115, 6:30-10pm www.nicholsonranch.com Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma

AUGUST 15-16 Wings Over Wine Country Air Show 9am-4pm, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, 707-566-8380 www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org

« AUGUST 8 Eight Street Wineries Open House 11-5pm, Sonoma. Anaba Wines, Enkidu, Mac Rostie Winery, Parmalee Hill Wines, Talisman Wines, Three Sticks, Tin Barn Vineyards & Ty Caton Vineyards, 707-938-5430, [email protected]

« AUGUST 8 Lobster Feed Patrons Classic & Prestige Member Event 6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx254 $110/members $135/guest of members, www.stfranciswinery.com St Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

« AUGUST 9 Dog Days of Summer 12-4pm, 888-332-3032 www.trentadue.com, $5/person, $5/dog, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville

AUGUST 15-16 Gravenstein Apple Fair 707-824-1765, $10, $8/seniors, $5/kids www.gravensteinapplefair.com Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol

« AUGUST 21 Winemaker Dinner: Cline Cellars Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 707-847-3231 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com AUGUST 21-22, 28-29, SEPTEMBER 4-6 Taming of the Shrew - Avalon Players 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com, $20 www.sonomashakespeare.com Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

AUGUST 13 Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85 707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

AUGUST 21-23 Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Infineon Raceway, Sonoma 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com

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AUGUST 22 Wine Club Release Party Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

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AUGUST 22 Al Fresco Flavors of Spain Winery Dinner 7pm, St Francis Winery, Santa Rosa 888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com $130, $104/members

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

« AUGUST 14 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Featuring Marimar Estate 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com The Bay View Restaurant, $79 Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 22 Taste of Railroad Square 12-4pm, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa www.tasteofrailroadsquare.org, 707-523-4185 AUGUST 22-23 Cotati Accordion Festival 707-664-0444, www.cotatifest.com La Plaza Park, Cotati

« AUGUST 23 Harvest Grape Stomp & Crush Party 11am-3pm, 888-332-3032, $35/member, $45 www.trentadue.com, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville AUGUST 29 Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival 12-7pm, 707-769-9650, $40w/wine, $30 www.petalumawinejazzandbluesfestival.org Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma

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AUGUST 29 Wine Club Harvest Party Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

AUGUST 29-30 Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival 707-824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com Watts Ranch, Bodega

AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day Open House 10am-5pm, Chateau St Jean Winery, Kenwood www.chateaustjean.com, 707-573-0658

LAKE/MENDOCINO EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland ONGOING Classic Concerts by the Lake Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE • Aug 2: Peter Frampton • Aug 28: Toby Keith w/Jack Ingram

« ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 6 Dynamic Duo: Whimsical Pottery & Drawings Featuring Alexis Moyer & Susan Spencer 707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo

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SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 16 18th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park 707-463-6200, www.gomendo.com Todd Grove Park, Ukiah

AUGUST 21 Summer Grillin’ Series 5-8pm, 707-463-5384, $30, $20/members Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah

AUGUST 1 Art in the Gardens 707-964-4352, www.gardenbythesea.org Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg

AUGUST 21 12th Annual A Taste of Lakeport 5-10pm, 707-268-8843, 707-263-5752 Main Street, Lakeport Local wine, food & live entertainment!

AUGUST 6 – SEPTEMBER 6 The Circle 707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino

AUGUST 21-22 Pepsi Celebrity Quarterback Shootout 707-279-4281, www.konoctiharbor.com Konocti Harbor Resort, Kelseyville

AUGUST 15 Deep Sky Wonders 8-11pm, 707-262-4121, $3, Taylor Observatory Kelseyville, www.taylorobservatory.org

AUGUST 21-23 5th Annual Vibrant Living Expo 800-816-2319, www.rawfoodchef.com Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, Fort Bragg

AUGUST 15 Summer Concert 4-7pm, 707-274-9373x100, www.tuliphillwinery.com $10, Tulip Hill Winery, Kelseyville

AUGUST 21-30 Lake County Summerfest 800-525-3743, www.lakecounty.com Various locations in Lake County

AUGUST 15-16 Art in the Redwoods Festival 707-884-1138, www.gualalaarts.org Gualala Arts Center, Gualala

AUGUST 22 Concerts in the Vineyards 6-9pm, 707-738-0507, $10, Moore Family Winery Kelseyville, www.moorefamilywinery.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK AUGUST 22-23 17th Annual Laytonville Jr Rodeo & Beauty and the Beast Bull O’Rama, 707-984-7480 [email protected] Laytonville Rodeo Grounds, Laytonville

AUGUST 18 Silverado Napa Valley Wine Dinner Jonathan Emmerich, Winemaker Silverado Vineyards, $160, Campton Place, San Francisco 415-955-5574, [email protected]

AUGUST 28-30 5th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration 800-449-6483, www.puremendocino.org Various locations in Mendocino

AUGUST 22 San Francisco Street Food Festival 11am-7pm, 415-824-2729, www.lacocinasf.org Mission District, San Francisco

AUGUST 29 Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival 2-7pm, 707-894-9177, $60, $35/members www.yorkvillehighlands.org, Yorkville Highlands Growers & Vintners Association

AUGUST 22-23 Golden Gate Renaissance Festival 10am-6pm, 415-354-1773, www.sffaire.com Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park

MARIN COUNTY

« AUGUST 23-24 Family Winemakers of California 877-772-5425, www.familywinemakers.org Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

ONGOING Film Night in the Park 8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids MONTEREY BAY AREA • July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax ONGOING • Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley Live at Golden State Theatre-Monterey • Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com San Anselmo • Aug 6: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band • Aug 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the • Aug 29: Brian Regan Live in Concert Phoenix, San Anselmo ONGOING • Aug 14: Lost in Translation, San Anselmo Live Music at KRML Radio • Aug 15: Ratatouille, San Anselmo The Eastwood Building, Carmel • Aug 16: Duel, San Anselmo www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 • Aug 28: Cool Runnings, San Geronimo • Aug 29: Dumbo, Mill Valley 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Winemaker Wednesdays AUGUST 1 Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Maritime Day 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com 8am-6pm, 415-332-8554, Galilee Harbor Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola Sausalito, www.galileeharbor.com AUGUST 7 – SEPT 13 (EXCEPT TUESDAYS) The Box Show: Positively Magnetic 11am-5pm, 415-868-0931 Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station AUGUST 15 San Rafael Food & Wine Festival 11am-5pm, free, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael 800-310-6563, www.sresproductions.com AUGUST 22-23 Tiburon Art Festival 11am-6pm, 415-435-4355, free, Downtown Tiburon www.tiburon-artfestival.com

SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING Film Night in the Park 8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids • Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park • Aug 22: On the Waterfront, Union Square ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 23 72nd Annual Stern Grove Festival 415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco AUGUST 1-2 Aloha Festival 10am-5pm, 415-281-0221, The Presidio of San Francisco, www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org

ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm Bargetto Winery, Soquel 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts 4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690 ONGOING TUESDAYS Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres 5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey

« EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Open for Tasting Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm $10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197 EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel 831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com

AUGUST 1-2 Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival 831-333-9423, www.montereyscotgames.com Toro County Park, between Salinas & Monterey

AUGUST 13 – SEPTEMBER 27 Oliver 831-622-0100, www.pacrep.org Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel

AUGUST 3-12 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic 831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net Pebble Beach

AUGUST 14 Comedy Night Under the Stars 408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.com Fortino Winery, Gilroy

AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27 Time for Wine 5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com Clos La Chance, San Martin

AUGUST 14 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 10am-4pm, 831-620-8887 Gourmet food, wine & much more! www.quaillodgeevents.com Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel

AUGUST 6-8 29th Annual Steinbeck Festival: Legends, Myth & Magic 831-775-4721, www.steinbeck.org National Steinbeck Center, Salinas AUGUST 8-9 Music, Art, Food & Wine Festival 11am-8pm, 831-420-5260, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, free www.cabrillomusic.org AUGUST 8-9 Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 10am-6pm, 831-438-1010, Sky Park, Scotts Valley www.svchamber.org, free

« AUGUST 8 17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration 12-3:30pm, 831-375-9400, Custom House Plaza $45/adv, $50, Monterey, www.montereywines.org

AUGUST 14-16 2009 Pebble Beach Retro Auto 831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net AUGUST 14-16 36th Annual Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races 800-327-SECA, www.laguna-seca.com www.montereyhistoric.com Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca, Monterey AUGUST 15 The Annual Khaki’s Ferrari Event 4:30-7pm, 831-625-8106 Khaki’s of Carmel The Barnyard, Carmel, www.khakisofcarmel.com

AUGUST 8, 15 Moonlight Dinner Train Party 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 15-16 2009 Pebble Beach Automobile Auction 6pm, 310-899-1960 www.goodingco.com Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Pebble Beach

AUGUST 8-9 Summer Gathering of Mountain Men 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 15-16 Old Monterey Plein Air Art Festival 831-655-8070, www.oldmonterey.org, free Downtown & Wharves 1 & 2, Monterey

AUGUST 9 Musical Saw Festival 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 15-16 Fiesta de Arts 10am-6pm, 408-395-8016 www.lgfiesta.org, free Civic Center Grounds, Los Gatos

AUGUST 10-12 The Quail Rally 831-620-8887, www.quaillodgeevents.com Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel

AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 5 Bye Bye Birdie 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com Western Stage, Salinas

AUGUST 16 AUGUST 10-16 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 59th Annual Pebble Beach 831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net Concours d’Elegance 175 of the most prized collector cars The Lodge at Pebble Beach, www.pebblebeach.com AUGUST 16 AUGUST 11 Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue 831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.com 404-237-2633, www.motorclubevents.com Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz Ocean Avenue, Carmel AUGUST 11-12 7th Annual Automobilia Monterey International Auto Expo 831-667-2700, www.automobiliamonterey.com Embassy Suites, Monterey

AUGUST 4 Wagner Family California Wine Dinner Joseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards & the Wagner Family Wine, $165 Campton Place, San Francisco 415-955-5574, [email protected]

ONGOING World of Wine 2009 Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com • Aug 5: Northern Italy • Sept 2: Washington State

AUGUST 6-9 SF Chefs Food Wine 4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more! Union Square, San Francisco, www.sfchefsfoodwine.com

THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27 Thursday Night Music Series 6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com

AUGUST 8-9 Arts & Crafts San Francisco 707-865-1576, www.artsandcrafts-sf.com Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4 Bands on the Beach Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz 831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

AUGUST 13 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance/ Vintage Car Parade & Display 11:30am, Pebble Beach to Carmel-by-the-Sea www.pebblebeachconcours.net, 831-622-1700

AUGUST 8-9 Nihonmachi Street Fair 11am-5pm, 415-771-9861, free, Japantown San Francisco, www.nihonmachistreetfair.org

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Jazz at the Plaza 5-7pm, 831-624-0138 www.carmelplaza.com Live jazz, wine, cheese sampling! Carmel Plaza, Carmel

AUGUST 13-15 Sports & Classics of Monterey Auction 800-211-4371, www.rmauctions.com Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey

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AUGUST 14 Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 12-16 Monterey County Fair 831-372-5863, www.montereycountyfair.com Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey AUGUST 13 Ferrari’s FCA Vintage Concours 1-4pm, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, $30

AUGUST 22 Harvest Festival 408-779-2145, www.guglielmowinery.com Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill AUGUST 22, 29 Starlight Evening Train 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton AUGUST 30 22nd Annual Jewish Food Festival 10:30am-4:30pm, 831-624-2015 www.carmelbethisrael.org, free Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel Valley

SOUTH BAY WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26 Jazz on the Plazz 6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free 408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 8 Stanford Jazz Festival 650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.org Stanford University, Stanford

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING Summer Concert Series 408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com The Mountain Winery, Saratoga • July 30-31: Steve Miller Band • Aug 2: The Beach Boys • Aug 4-5: Lyle Lovett • Aug 7: Smokey Robinson • Aug 8: Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers with special guests Totts and the Maytals • Aug 9: Melissa Etheridge – Live & Alone • Aug 12: Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos • Aug 14-15: Huey Lewis & The News • Aug 17: Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes • Aug 18-19: Diana Krall • Aug 20: Lewis Black • Aug 21-23: Chris Isaak • Aug 26: Heroes of Woodstock featuring Jefferson Starship, Ten Years After, Canned Heat, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Grateful Dead’s Tom Constanten & Country Joe McDonald • Aug 27: Susan Tedeschi & Jackie Greene • Aug 31: Foreigner JULY 30 - AUGUST 2 Santa Clara County Fair 10a8pm, 408-494-3100, www.thefair.org Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose AUGUST 1-2 Obon Festival & Food Bazaar 650-856-0123, www.pabt.org Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, Palo Alto

« AUGUST 2 Fleming Jenkins Winemaker Dinner 408-358-4949, www.flemingjenkins.com St. Michael’s Alley, Palo Alto

« AUGUST 14 Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich 925-283-7108, www.grgich.com Morton’s Steakhouse, San Jose AUGUST 29-30 29th Annual Italian American Family Festa 11am-9pm, 408-293-7122, www.iahfsj.org Willow Glen, San Jose

SAN MATEO COUNTY EVERY SATURDAY Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm 650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AUGUST 16 Summer Wine Festival $30, $25/adv St. Mary’s College, Moraga 925-631-4200, www.stmarys-ca.edu/wine

« AUGUST 21 Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich 925-283-7108, www.grgich.com Lafayette Park Hotel, Lafayette

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ONGOING Sierra Railroad 209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com • Aug 1, 15: Wild West Lunch, Rail & Raft • Aug 8: Sunset Dinner • Aug 18, 25: Tuesday Lunch Special, Rail & Raft • Aug 23: Sunday Brunch • Aug 26: Wednesday Sunset Special • Aug 28: Murder Mystery Dinner AUGUST 9 Jamaica My Weekend 5-10pm, 559-497-8362, St. Therese Church lawn Fresno, www.towerdistrict.org AUGUST 14-16 Fresno Serendipity Antique Show 559-485-3354, www.serendipityshows.com Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno

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ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine Cave Tasting Experience 1 & 3pm, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20 www.wentevineyards.com/caves Wente Vineyards, Livermore ONGOING La Luna Fridays Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395 6-9pm, $55, $45/members • Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar • Sept 4: Paul Snagg, Steel Drums

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Summer Vintner Series 12-5pm, 650-712-7000, $20 The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb Meet a wine educator from the featured winery! ONGOING • Ongoing through Aug 20: Thomas Fogarty Winery The Concerts at Wente Vineyards • Aug 21-Sept 20: Cakebread Cellars Wente Vineyards, Livermore 925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com ALAMEDA COUNTY www.wentevineyards.com AUGUST 12 • July 29: Steve Miller Band Educational Seminar: Rhône History & Tasting • Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson Tour France via Alameda • Aug 13: Diana Krall 6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members • Aug 19: Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes www.rosenblumcellars.com, 510-995-4100 • Aug 27: Chris Isaak Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda • Aug 31: Sheryl Crow AUGUST 15-16 ONGOING FRIDAYS 9th Annual Art & Soul Festival Concerts in the Park Live music, carnival rides & more! 12-6pm 7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton 510-444-CITY, www.artandsouloakland.com 925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net Downtown Oakland • July 31: Houserockers AUGUST 15-16 • Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys Hayward Zucchini Festival • Aug 14: Finding Stella 510-264-9466 Kennedy Park, Hayward • Aug 21: Magic Moments • Aug 28: D-Lucca AUGUST 22 Cajun/Zydeco Festival ONGOING 10am-7pm, 510-544-2202, $16/adv, $20, Ardenwood Bankhead Theatre Historic Farm, Fremont, www.ebparks.org Livermore Valley performing Arts Center 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org AUGUST 22-23 • July 31: Peter Pan Chinatown StreetFest • Aug 1-2: Peter Pan 10am-5:30pm, 510-893-8979, free, Oakland www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com • Aug 29-30: My Fair Lady

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ONGOING The Cinema at Wente Vineyards 925-456-2424, www.wentevineyards.com The Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, Livermore • Aug 10: Mamma Mia

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ONGOING FRIDAYS Fridays at Fenestra Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com ONGOING Thursday Night Music & Dinner The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore 6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400 www.wentevineyards.com ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience 1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore $20, $15/wine club members 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com EVERY SUNDAY Sunset Suppers 4:30-5:30pm, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Livermore, 925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com

« WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night 5:30pm, 925-371-8200, $38.95 Garré Winery, Livermore RSVP www.garrewinery.com,

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AUGUST 1-2 Fenestra’s Winery Building’s 120th Birthday Bash 12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com AUGUST 16 Cajun Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

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AUGUST 30 Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

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ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9 Livermore Shakespeare Festival The Seagull & A Midsummer Night’s Dream Concannon Vineyard, Livermore 800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273) www.LivermoreShakes.org

AUGUST 23 ’70s Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

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AUGUST 30 Day in the Park - Taylor Family Foundation Camp Arroyo, Livermore Auctions, wine, food, music & more! Benefit for a camp for children. 925-455-5118, www.ttff.org AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 Harvest Wine Celebration 12-5pm, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, $20 Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton

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AUGUST 1, 8, 22 Music at the Mine 7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra City www.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300

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AUGUST 15-16 8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest 2-8pm, The Village, Olympic Valley 877-297-2140, www.thevillageatsquaw.com

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EL DORADO COUNTY ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights Enjoy live music, pizza & wine! Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Private Tastings with the Winemaker Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment $25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play 530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com ONGOING SUNDAYS Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 28 Sunset Sippin’ 2009 5-8pm, 800-655-2634, $5/car Boeger Winery Placerville www.boegerwinery.com AUGUST 1 Tastes from the Kitchen of Chef Beth Sogaard Catering 12:30pm, free, David Girard Vineyards, Placerville www.davidgirardvineyards.com, 530-295-1833 AUGUST 2-3 Annual Grape Stomp 1pm, 530-295-1833, David Girard Vineyards Placerville, www.davidgirardvineyards.com AUGUST 8 Hunt for Zinman 5:30-9pm, 530-620-5175, RSVP Perry Creek Winery, Fair Play AUGUST 8-9 Wineries of Slug Gulch Road 11am-5pm, www.eldoradowines.org, free Visit all 4 wineries: Colibri Ridge, dkcellars Oakstone & Obscurity Cellars AUGUST 9 Placerville Craft Fair 8am-3pm, 530-672-3436, free, Historic Downtown Placerville, www.placerville-dopwntown.org AUGUST 15 Summer Series Blending Class 3:30-8pm, 53-620-5175, RSVP, free Perry Creek Vineyards, Fair Play AUGUST 15 Summer Concert: Dean O Holics 6-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/members www.davidgirardvineyards.com David Girard Vineyards, Placerville AUGUST 15 BBQ on the Green 5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 AUGUST 28 Summer Concert: Tessa Evans & Band 5:30-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/members www.davidgirardvineyards.com David Girard Vineyards, Placerville AUGUST 29-31 Enjoy the Fruits of the Labor Food /wine pairings & wine specials 5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474

AUGUST 8-9 Cool August Daze Live music & taco bar! 10:30am-5pm Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth www.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304 AUGUST 8-9 Cool August Days Party 10am-5pm, 209-245-3600, Convergence Vineyards, Plymouth, www.amadorwine.com AUGUST 14-16 Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival 209-223-0867, www.suttercreekragtime.com Various locations in Sutter Creek AUGUST 15 Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com Story Winery, Plymouth

CALAVERAS COUNTY ONGOING WEDNESDAYS 18th Annual Music in the Parks 6:30-8pm, Calaveras County Art Council 209-754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org, free • Aug 5: Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo, Turner Park, San Andreas • Aug 12: Passin’ Thru, Rail Road Flat School Field • Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble, Cedar Center, Arnold ONGOING Ironstone Summer Concert Series 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys • Aug 7: Alan Jackson w/Kate & Kasey • Aug 16: Diana Krall with Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson • Aug 28: Jason Mraz w/Raphael Saadiq ONGOING Live Music 209-588-0999, Cedar Center, Arnold • Aug 1: Kim Manuel & Friends • Aug 8: Snail • Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble • Aug 22: Over the Edge • Aug 29: Groovy Judy AUGUST 8 Chatom’s Cajun Dinner 209-736-6500, $75, $65/members www.chatomvineyards.com Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat AUGUST 15 Art & Wine Festival 2-8pm, 209-588-0999, Cedar Center, Arnold AUGUST 20 Classic Car Cruise Night 6-9pm, 209-728-9971, Main St., Murphys AUGUST 22 Fireman’s Fun Day 209-736-4081, Utica Park, Angels Camp AUGUST 27 Thursdays at the Pit 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys

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AMADOR COUNTY

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Sunset at the Peak Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com

ONGOING Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market 10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3 C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards 209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com

ONGOING Music in the Mountains Summer Fest Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley 530-265-6124, 800-2182188 www.musicinthemountains.org

ONGOING Summer Music Concert Series 209-245-6208, www.zin.com, Story Winery, Plymouth • Aug 8: Sarah Gautschi • Aug 22: Ralph Cova

THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27 Thursday Night Marketplace & Street Festival 6-9:30pm, www.downtowngrassvalley.com Downtown Grass Valley

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 12-19 Nevada County Fair 530-273-6217, www.nevadacountyfair.com 10am-11pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley AUGUST 20-23 Nevada City Film Festival 916-548-7716, www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com Various locations in downtown Nevada City AUGUST 22 Project Pink Party 5-10:30pm, 530-432-3321, Pilot Peak Winery Penn Valley, www.pilotpeak.com AUGUST 23 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert 5pm, 530-272-6228, www.nccb.org, free Pioneer Park Bandshell, Nevada City AUGUST 29 Miners’ Picnic 10:30am-4:30pm, 530-273-8522 www.empiremine.org, $3, $1/kids Empire Mine State Historic Park, Grass Valley

SACRAMENTO VALLEY ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org

ONGOING Sacramento River Train 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com • Aug 1, 22, 29: Great Train Robbery • Aug 8: Murder Mystery • Aug 15: Sunset Dinner w/Larry James Band

BUTTE COUNTY ONGOING Chico Performances California State University, Chico 530-898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com

AUGUST 1-2 Obon Festival 11am-9pm, 209-466-6701 www.stocktonbuddhisttemple.org Stockton Buddhist Temple, Stockton

ONGOING Live Entertainment at Red Hawk 888-573-3495, www.redhawkcasino.com Red Hawk Casino, Sacramento See website for details & complete schedule.

AUGUST 28-30 Chico Air Show 530-230-1285, www.chicoairshow.org Chico Municipal Airport, Chico

AUGUST 7 Fusion Friday Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10 www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446

AUGUST 8 Woodland Tomato Festival 530-666-5335, www.woodlandtomatofestival.com AUGUST 19-23 Yolo County Fair 530-402-2222, www.yolocountyfair.net, Woodland AUGUST 21 – SEPTEMBER 7 California State Fair 916-263-3247, www.bigfun.org, Cal Expo, Sacramento

SOLANO COUNTY AUGUST 15-16 Tomato Festival & West Coast BBQ Championship 707-422-0103, www.fairfielddowntown.com Downtown Fairfield

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LODI/WOODBRIDGE ONGOING 2009 Concert Series Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25 www.jgwinery.com, 209-368-0880 • Aug 1: Ron Thompson & The Great Resistors • Aug 15: Very Special Surprise Guest • Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OG’s • Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 28 Rough Sawn, Historic Barns of San Joaquin County 1pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com

AUGUST 22-23 Heirloom Tomato & Wine Event 12-5pm, 209-286-1595 Boitano Family Wines, Lockeford AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 26 A Necessary Madness: New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com Knowlton Gallery, Lodi Show preview, dinner & art talk AUGUST 29 Open Reception, A Necessary Madness: New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy, 1pm 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

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WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY by Diana Greenwood If wineries were identified by temperament, Rutherford Hill would be the strong, silent type. Founded in 1976, the winery broke new ground in the development of Merlot in the Napa Valley and has been going about business ever since in a humble, confidant way. There’s good reason for the confidence as Rutherford Hill Winery is recognized worldwide and critics consistently rate the wines as top notch. In 1996, Anthony Terlato and his sons, Bill and John, well known for their expertise with fine European wines, purchased the property and immediately improved the vineyards and the grape sources, and by the year 2000, had built a winery within the winery. The 5,100square foot state-of-the art facility, functional in time for that year’s harvest, created an environment in which small lot wines could be given the time, care and consideration they needed within the Rutherford Hill portfolio. The family’s guiding principle, Quality is a way of life, characterizes their pursuit of excellence, evident by another early decision to reduce production by 14,000 cases. This eliminated inferior lots and met the demanding new quality standard they had set. It’s no wonder then, that Rutherford Hill is

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affectionately called the “king” of Merlot, those lush, purple-black grapes from the surrounding region bursting with fruit flavor, nurtured by deep volcanic soil and afternoon sun that lingers on the hill. Today, 75% of production is aimed at the varietal and the 2004 Rutherford Hill Merlot Reserve comes from the finest vineyard sources and barrel lots. Dense and voluptuous on the nose, this is a multi-layered, well-structured blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering depth and balance with rich flavors of black cherries wrapped in Belgian dark chocolate. This wine will age gracefully over the next decade but is luscious now and if there were wine personality contests, the Reserve Merlot might be voted “most pleasant with food and friends.” Gather a group and plan a visit to the winery, located at the peak of Rutherford Hill Road, just off Silverado Trail. It’s a magical location and the view from the oak-studded picnic grove extends as far as the eye can see, glorious colors in the valley the backdrop to the wine in your glass. Picnic tables are placed for optimum gazing; squirrels chatter, jays chirp, and blue-belly lizards scatter in the brush. If you’re looking for a peaceful way to spend an afternoon, this is the place, and as

the friendly staff likes to say, “life looks better from Rutherford Hill.” The tasting room is warm and intimate with soft lighting, pine-paneled walls featuring regional artists’ work, and a central tasting counter with plenty of elbowroom. Sample current releases for a $15 fee or choose a tour and tasting for $20, a bargain that includes a peek in the caves. Rutherford Hill was an innovator in Napa Valley in the building of caves and employment of a pallet-stacking system within those caves. Carved deep into the cliffs behind the winery, the caves are regarded as one of the most extensive wine-aging cave systems in America. Tunnels, galleries and passageways, extending for nearly a mile, contain more than 8,000 French oak barrels year-round, aging wine in an ideal, consistent storage environment of 59ºF, and up to 90 percent humidity. This is the place you want to be on a summer day. Your guided tour includes a walk through the property and caves with a special tasting in the cellar. Expect to learn much and thoroughly enjoy yourself. Tours are scheduled daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and group size is limited to 20 guests. In addition to the grand reputation of Rutherford Hill Merlot and Reserve Merlot,

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE the winery offers an extensive portfolio of featured wines that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and a lovely Rosé. Dry rosé wines have been surging in popularity recently and it’s easy to understand why as they’re naturally food-friendly, crowdpleasing, and approachable. Rutherford Hill 2007 Rosé is light ruby in color with delightful, not overpowering, fruit flavors of strawberry, raspberry and cherry with a hint of spice. Composed of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel, this is a great summer wine so pick up a bottle or two for your backyard barbeques. White wine lovers will be pleased to meet a personable companion in Rutherford Hill 2007 Chardonnay. One of the wines produced at Rutherford Hill since the winery’s founding, this vintage is elegant and vibrant. Full-bodied with crisp acidity of citrus, vanilla bean and flinty mineral accents, this is a friendly but complex Chardonnay, ideal for paring with many foods or for enjoying on its own. Rutherford Hill makes a widerange of limited production wines, including Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, and a Zinfandel Port. Many are exclusive to the winery so you’ll have to visit to experience them. Located at 200 Rutherford Hill Road, tasting is available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information visit the web at www.rutherfordhill.com or call (707) 963-1871. Rutherford Hill Winery, the strong, silent type, is straightforward and unpretentious; a place you won’t want to miss over on the quiet side of the valley.

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Wineology

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

What is Riesling? Riesling is a white wine grape variety, just as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc are also grape varieties. Unfortunately, Riesling does not enjoy the popularity of Chardonnay, but is a refreshing wine at a great value. In my opinion, its light characteristics offer a nice change from the trend toward heavier style wines – in either red or white – especially during the summer. A big myth about Riesling is that it is always a sweet wine. This may have been true during the sixties when a sweet Rieslings were popular, but it is not true today. The ubiquitous Blue Nun brand was a sweet wine from Germany during that period and it contained some percentage of Riesling and may have contributed to the growth of this falsehood. Wine drinkers today have more of a dry wine preference and thankfully enjoy many more choices when it comes to Riesling. Native to Germany, where it has grown extensively for centuries, Riesling wines have a delicate fruitiness with a noticeable acidity and pleasant spiciness. German-made versions are categorized according the degree of sweetness, with the price generally increasing hand in hand with the amount of sugar remaining in the wine. The residual sugar range of categories start at a level barely detectable and go all the way to extremely sweet. In France, it is also a popular variety in the Alsace region, which borders Germany, and where it is always made dry. California Rieslings offer a range of styles, from dry to sweet, and the style is not always indicated on the label. When faced with making a purchasing decision for a Riesling wine, be sure to ask if it is a dry or sweet (also referred to as “off-dry”). In either case, the wine has aromas of green apples, is light in body, has little to no influence of oak barrel

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aging, should be served very chilled to bring out it’s crisp acidity, and, maybe best of all, pairs wonderfully with many dishes, including salads, spicy and Asian foods. It also serves as a great warm weather wine because of its lower than normal alcohol level. As a sweet dessert wine, Riesling is often made as a Late Harvest style. Grapes are picked in November, when they are extremely ripe and sweet, with some having reached a dried, shriveled condition from a grape rot known as Botrytis. Rieslings are best grown in cool areas of California, Oregon and Washington, where the grape acidity level remains relatively high right up to harvest time. Interestingly, many of the best Rieslings I have recently tasted are being made in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. 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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Andretti Winery: A Taste of Italy in the Napa Valley by Penny Popken If you’re yearning to escape to a relaxing corner of wine country that exudes old world charm along with a warm welcome, set your sights on Andretti Winery. Nestled alongside a quiet country lane in the rustic heart of the legendary Napa Valley, Andretti Winery whisks wine lovers back in time to a slower pace of life. Modeled after a rambling Italian village, the winery conjures up the boyhood home of its namesake, Mario Andretti, the finest race car driver of all time. Complete with a sun-dappled piazza and charming fountain, towering cypress trees, billowing blossoms and twining grapevines, Andretti

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Winery offers guests a peaceful alternative to the often-bustling Napa Valley. Once inside, visitors are treated to gracious Italian-style hospitality as they taste a wide array of wines and view memorabilia from Mario Andretti’s legendary racing career. Founded in 1996 by Mario Andretti and his longtime friend, Joe Antonini, Andretti Winery is dedicated to celebrating the Italian lifestyle, complete with fine, food-friendly wines. Using premium grapes grown in the most acclaimed valley in California, Andretti Winery produces an array of award-winning, competitively priced wines that – like Mario Andretti himself – are second to none. Surrounding Andretti Winery, in the esteemed Oak Knoll region of the Napa Valley, is a 42-acre estate vineyard, planted with Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The district boasts a climate that is cooler than the upper reaches of the Napa Valley, yet warmer than the Carneros region, making it especially conducive to growing diverse varietals. Thanks to this unique climate and quick-draining soils, Andretti Winery’s vineyards produce small but intensely-flavored grapes, just the sort of fruit that yields the very best wines. And, because the grapes are estate-grown, the resulting wines are extremely good values. The singular goal at Andretti Winery is to craft wines that are both fruit-forward and food-friendly, and to be thoroughly enjoyed with a meal today or tucked away in the cellar for additional complexity. Andretti Winery offers a wide variety of wines at various price points that are sure to please any wine lover. From their ultra-premium wines, including the Montona Reserve Wines and the Napa Valley Wines, to their California wines, Andretti has a great selection of wines for everyone’s palate and price range. All of Andretti’s wines are distributed to high-end restaurants and wine shops throughout the country. The Montona Reserve Wines are named for Mario Andretti’s childhood home of Montona, Italy (renamed Motovun, Croatia, after World War II). These ultra-premium Montona wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes and other stellar Napa Valley fruit. This

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acclaimed series includes an Estate Chardonnay, Estate Merlot and Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Andretti’s Napa Valley Series wines are crafted primarily from the Napa Series is crafted primarily from prized Napa Valley fruit. It includes an array of popular varietals such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a unique Zinfandel Primitivo blend. Like the Montona Series, Napa Series wines are distributed to high-end restaurants and wine shops around the country. Those who appreciate a good value will be pleased to learn that Andretti Winery frequently offers special pricing and discounts to wine club members and other wine lovers who subscribe to the winery’s e-newsletter. Visit www.andrettiwinery.com to sign up to receive email notification of these extraordinary opportunities along with invitations to special events and other winery news. You’re also invited to stop by the winery the next time you’re in the area. Though it feels far removed from the busy traffic of Highway 29, Andretti Winery is conveniently located midway between Yountville and downtown Napa, just west of the Silverado Trail, at 4162 Big Ranch Road. Visitors are welcome daily (except major holidays) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A tasting of four wines is just $12 per person. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to make advance reservations. Guests can choose from an array of wine tasting experiences

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designed to suit a wide range of interests. From a simple but satisfying sampling of Andretti Winery wines in the cozy tasting room to a custom experience that includes wine and food pairing, wine blending or a tour of the winery and vineyard, visits can be tailored to each guest’s schedule and desires. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a secluded Napa Valley estate or an Italian villa surrounded by vineyards, you’ll be delighted to know that Andretti Winery is available for private events – from corporate dinners and meetings to family functions. You and your guests are welcome to enjoy the stunning villa complete with a warm fireplace and display kitchen as well as the lovely piazza and lawn area offering expansive views of the estate vineyards. For directions to Andretti Winery, visit www.andrettiwinery.com or call 1-877-386-5070 ext. 222.

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Celadon Restaurant Pairs Mongolian Braised Short Ribs with ZD Pinot Noir The calendar tells us that summer is now in full swing. It is definitely the season for ribs but, with every backyard cook laying out sheets of ribs doused with some relatively unimaginative sauces, it is also time to become more adventurous – guided, when possible by Chef Marcus Uribe who has followed his heart into famous kitchens of the world, starting as a boy of six. Chef Uribe, Chef de Cuisine at Napa’s prestigious Celadon restaurant has worked at several of Napa’s best known and most respected eateries, adding the secrets of Asian cooking techniques and ingredients to his beloved classic French style of preparation and serving. Asked to pair one of his favorite creations with a brisk red wine by ZD Wines, Chef Uribe was quick to offer his distinctive Mongolian Braised Short Ribs. Don’t let the use of some lesser known ingredients keep you from trying the recipe. With the expanded spice and foreign food sections at most supermarkets, it is relatively easy to find such things as Sambal chili paste and Hoisin sauce and kaffir lime leaf, and the very tantalizing hint of these unusual flavors will earn the cook high praise. To serve this fragrant and enticing dish – and the recipe will provide ample servings for six – heap a mound of cooked basmati rice onto each plate, and top with a braised rib. Add some of the braising liquid and sprinkle with sliced scallions. A crunchy young green salad is a good side dish and for wine, select a fruity, un-oaked Pinot Noir, such as the 2007 ZD Pinot Noir as suggested by Chef Marcus. Your guests will cheer your success and originality!

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MONGOLIAN BRAISED SHORT RIBS Serves 6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees • Six 3-inch cut beef short ribs • 1 unpeeled orange, cut in to 1”pieces • 1 ounce ginger, cut into 1”pieces • 1 carrot, cut into 1”pieces • 1 medium onion, cut into 1”pieces • 1 tablespoon Sambal chili paste • 1 kaffir lime leaf • 1 bunch scallions, finely sliced on the diagonal • 1 small can Hoisin sauce, about 12 oz. • 2 cups chicken stock • 4 tablespoons olive oil Heat olive oil to medium high in an oven-proof roasting pan. Add short ribs and brown on all sides until golden brown. Set ribs to the side. Add orange, ginger, carrot and onion to the roasting pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft. Add Sambal chili paste, kaffir lime leaf, hoisin sauce and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and add short ribs. Place covered roasting pan in 350 degree oven for about 1-1/2 hours or until short ribs are very tender. Remove short ribs from pan and keep warm. Strain braising liquid and discard solids. In a shallow bowl or plate, mound steamed Basmati rice, place one short rib on top, add braising liquid and sprinkle with sliced scallions. Submitted by: Chef de Cuisine Marcos Uribe of Celadon

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SF Chefs Food, Wine Culinary Dream Weekend Build Your Own Foodie Dream Package For Two From $399 for the August 6 to 9 Weekend SF Chefs. Food. Wine. announces an extraordinary Culinary Dream Weekend in San Francisco during the not-to-be-missed food and wine festival debuting on August 6-9, 2009. Thousands of food and wine lovers will converge on San Francisco’s historic Union Square and The Westin St. Francis hotel over the weekend, where a who’s who of star chefs will be featured in classes and events held at The Westin St. Francis Hotel, Restaurant Michael Mina and other surrounding venues. Food and wine lovers can book their own Culinary Dream Package for two including a one night hotel stay at host hotel The Westin St. Francis for $129 (double occupancy, plus tax), plus two one-day VIP Day Passes to SF Chefs for $270 (includes rate of 10% off ticket price). Link to reservations and ticket package here or copy and paste www.westin.com/sffoodwine. Guests can also plus up the package for additional nights and classes or events. Each one day pass includes one morning class, the Grand Tasting from noon to 3:30 p.m., and an afternoon class. For four days acclaimed experts including chefs, winemakers, mixologists, farmers, artisans and visionaries will join forces to educate and entertain guests through classes, tastings and evening galas. The program was developed in partnership with Northern California chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, artisans, winemakers and

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bartenders, along with the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, Visa Signature, The Westin St. Francis Hotel the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco magazine/Modern Luxury, Gourmet magazine and epicurious.com. Evolving and current program and details can be found at www.sfchefsfoodwine.com/Schedule.aspx. Printable version of the program is available here: online at www.andrewfreemanandco.com/documents/SFChefsPreProgram GuideJune.pdf. SF Chefs. Food. Wine. is the premiere interactive urban food and wine weekend experience set in the epicenter of culinary innovation – celebrating notable chefs, vintners, culinary personalities, regional ingredients and Northern Californian flair. More information can be found at www.sfchefsfoodwine.com. Opened more than a century ago on March 21, 1904, The Westin St. Francis still today maintains its preeminence as San Francisco’s center of social, theatrical and business life. Renowned for luxury accommodations and excellent service, the hotel completed an extensive $40 million transformation in Summer 2009 that preserves its rich history and elegance while enhancing the guest experience with fresh, innovative concepts. For reservations and more information, call (415) 397-7000 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com. Visa Signature® is the presenting sponsor. Visa Signature cardholders receive special perks and savings at SF Chefs.Food.Wine.

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Unique, Timeless Portraits in Mixed-Media by Gina A. Gold by Abigail Zimmerman Gina A. Gold has always been interested in faces. Faces in film, in paintings, in every day life. After school, Gold applied her interests as a Hollywood make-up artist for ten years and then, following substantial education in Fine Arts and global travels, Gold moved to the Bay Area in 2003 and opened Great Portraits. Great Portraits is a unique photography enterprise capturing timeless portraits for you or a loved one. Not just any kind of portrait, mind you, but unique, one-of-a-kind mixedmedia paintings! Taking inspiration from favorite artists such as John Singer Sargent, Leonardo Da Vinci, Amedeo Modigliani and Flemish Primitives (think Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer), Gold will work with you to capture a picture that is romantic in mood and fashionable. A professional photographer and artist, Gold uses only the latest in digital cameras. Your photo session may be held privately at the Great Portraits Studio or on-location of

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your choice. Next, you will sit down with Gold in a private viewing session to pick your favorite picture. Selected images are carefully retouched using PhotoShop and then custom printed by hand for the highest quality prints. For the hand-painted “Masterpiece” portrait, Gold will take your selected image and start the painting in a digital platform. This ensures your likeness is exact. Then, using traditional fine art style, Gold will sketch and paint your likeness using brushstrokes in rich colors. The “painting” is then sent to a professional printer and hand transfered to canvas. Finally, Gold will apply the final touches herself with oil paint – transforming a great digital picture into your own unique, one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. A real work of art! To schedule your Great Portraits appointment or for more information, call Gina A. Gold at and (925) 356-1260 or email [email protected]. Great Portraits can also be found on the web at www.Great-Portraits.com TM

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Candlelight Inn – Romantic Getaway in Napa Valley The Candlelight Inn is the only California bed-and-breakfast to be named a “2007 Top 10 Most Romantic Inn” by American Historic Inns, Inc., publisher of more than 2.5 million bed-and-breakfast guidebooks and its companion website, iLoveInns.com. Built in 1929 by the eventual postmaster of Napa, he had no idea that one day the Napa Valley would become an internationally famous mecca for wine and food lovers. With its dark oak timbers, whitewashed plaster and manicured grounds, now, 80 years later, the inn is a tranquil oasis for visitors to the

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wine country. Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just a mile from downtown Napa, this stately ten room bed-and-breakfast sits among tall, mature trees – including some towering and majestic redwoods – backed onto the serene Napa Creek. It’s a peaceful and charming setting that is still close to restaurants, shopping and, of course, wineries. Each of the ten rooms is unique. The variety of rooms and amenity options offers

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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

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

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CANDLELIGHT INN Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool 1045 Easum Drive, Napa 1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.com

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something for almost any budget. Some have balconies overlooking the pool, others have decks; six have fireplaces and two person inroom Jacuzzi tubs for the ultimate in luxury. Imagine a fire, a glass of Champagne, and a long soak in the large tub. Like everything else at the inn the feeling of calm, quiet and romance are prevalent. Not contrived, simply always present and always welcoming. In the summer the pool in back is a convivial meeting place for guests, while in cooler months the period-decorated parlor is the focal point. A selection of local and national newspapers is always laid out on the dining room table on the other side of the entrance hallway and snacks appear regularly in the afternoon. The Candlelight Inn is located at 1045 Easum Drive about a half mile west of the intersection of Route 29 and First Street in Napa. For reservations or information, call 1-800-624-0395 or (707) 257-3717 or go to the website at www.candlelightinn.com.

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 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 Setting. (707) 833-1293 10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood www.kenwoodinn.com

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; continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com

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WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 2505 W. Turner Road

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AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS 8400 E. Harney Lane

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MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST 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 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 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 LONE OAK LODGE Voted Monterey PeninsulaTravel Planner BestValue.Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. Rooms available with kitchenettes. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com

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Stellar Screenings at Sterling Relax under the stars for the best in vintage films and wine to benefit the Stars & Vines Fund of Napa Valley. Over four separate weekend dates, Sterling Vineyards presents a series of outdoor screenings which includes a pre-show tasting, cartoon classics and some of the most entertaining movies ever made. Presented Saturday, August 1st, is the enduring Hitchcock classic, “Shadow Of A Doubt.” Wine tasting and concessions begins at 7 p.m. and each feature starts at full dark. Guests are invited to come early, dress warmly and bring a picnic or purchase a barbecue dinner or movie snacks. Ticket sales are $10 for adults and $5 for children (16 and under). For more information, visit www.SterlingVineyards.com or call (707) 942-3322. FYI: Go online and save $5 off the aerial tram and tasting of five wines.

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FOLIE À DEUX / NAPA CELLARS A Delightful One-Stop Afternoon by Nan Reiley As a visitor to Napa Valley you’ll have literally hundreds of choices of wineries to see while you’re here. Visiting wineries means tasting wine, of course, so if you’re driving, you’ll need to plan your time for maximum enjoyment within the bounds of responsible drinking. One of the best ways to do just that is to visit a tasting room that offers wines from more than just one winery, so head for Folie à Deux/Napa Cellars tasting room on Highway 29 in Oakville, just north of Napa and Yountville. Here, under one roof you’ll find some of the finest wines made in California. Both of these small-production wineries are owned by the respected Trinchero family, whose name in Napa Valley is synonymous with good wine and good value. The two labels, Folie à Deux and Napa Cellars, offer different grape varieties and more importantly, different wine styles. A comparative tasting between the two is an excellent way to deepen your understanding about the importance of

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vineyard soil and climate (terroir), winemaking procedures and the stylistic decisions that a winemaker faces in the winemaking process. The friendly, competent tasting room staff, led by veteran manager Dean Slattery, obviously have fun on the job and will lead you through both a complimentary tasting (a real rarity in Napa Valley) and an additional tasting of four wines for a fee of only $5. Perhaps the most fun of the tasting, (besides just the delicious taste of the wines) is a style comparison between the traditional, rich and full-bodied European style of Napa Cellars’ wines and the lighter, fruitier, more contemporary style of the Folie à Deux wines. Both wineries make Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in the white wine category, and Merlot, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon for red wines. (In addition, Napa Cellars makes Pinot Noir and Syrah.) And one of Folie à Deux’ most popular wines is a combination of white, red and rose wines called, appropriately, Ménage à Trois. The recently remodeled tasting room is

still inside the valley’s only geodesic dome, an oddly charming structure of sandcolored stucco that looks a little bit like a welcoming forest hut in a fairy tale. The tasting room itself is small and cheerful, with a highly-polished, blonde wood hexagonal bar in the middle, beneath a stained glass skylight depicting grapes and other fruits. French doors open to the patio, lawn and picnic tables, complete with soothing views of the surrounding vineyards and hills to the west. It’s a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch with a bottle of Folie à Deux wine. Dinner at the adjacent restaurants Brix or Mustard’s, two of the valley’s favorites, is also an attractive option, especially since Folie à Deux/Napa Cellars tasting room is one of the few to stay open until 6 p.m. Folie à Deux/Napa Cellars welcomes visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tasting room is located at 7481 St. Helena Hwy. (Rte. 29), just five miles south of the town of St. Helena. For more information, call 1-800-535-6400, or visit the website at www.folieadeux.com.

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RAYMOND VINEYARDS AND WINERY by Diana Greenwood There’s an anonymous quote that pops up now and then and it goes like this: “Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of quality; the other a matter of time.” The sentiment certainly reflects the long and well-pounded path of the Raymond family whose winemaking roots dig back to 1933 when Roy Raymond, Sr. was a cellar worker at Beringer Brothers in St. Helena. The quote covers the decades that followed after Roy married Martha Jane Beringer, the granddaughter of Jacob Beringer, in 1936. The couple embarked upon their winemaking journey, later with sons Roy Jr. and Walter under wing, no doubt occasionally underfoot, yet passionate understudies as they grew and learned each aspect of winemaking from vineyard to bottle. After Beringer was sold in 1971, the Raymond family, the boys then grown and college graduates, purchased 90 pristine acres on Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena and without further ado, built, dug, planted, picked, crushed, tasted, bottled and labeled the first wines in 1974. Persistence paid off when early wines were instantly recognized for the distinctive quality that continues today. Raymond Vineyards is still family-run with Roy Jr. as the winery’s Executive Advisor and Walter as President. Walter oversees winemaking and production, working closely with two assistant winemakers to create well-crafted wines of refined elegance, balance, and style. As a Napa Valley winery known for estate wines, especially the reserve Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, consistency of quality has always been first and foremost for Walter and production reflects that philosophy; around 50,000 cases total for the four reserve wines. Raymond Vineyards 2008 Napa Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, for example, was declared “exceptional” by critics and tasting room customers alike. Also in the Raymond Vineyards portfolio are limited production Cabernet Sauvignons from

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both the Rutherford and St. Helena appellations and loyal fans recognize the award-winning Generations Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as a reliable star. Several years ago the fifth generation stepped in with Roy’s son, Craig, taking over duties as Vineyard Manager. Craig’s wife, Margaret, contributes her talent for graphic design and runs the fabulous Cabana Club. Krisi Raymond, Walter’s energetic and gracious daughter, is a selfproclaimed jack-of-all-trades alternating between vineyard boots, a sales hat, a marketing suit or a winemaking apron. Krisi’s husband, Kirk, started last year as a harvest intern and stayed on to oversee facilities, the day-to-day operations and building details of a working winery. Kirk is pretty happy with the brand new state-of-the-art equipment on the bottling line. “Every employee has a lot to contribute,” said Krisi. “We must, and we all do, because we’re not a very big organization. We all talk to each other a lot.” Communicating, embracing change, and experimenting is key in the wine business so it was only a matter of time before the fifth generation sought another path to excellence and about a year ago, introduced the big idea of small lots of ultra-premium varietals available exclusively to Cabana Club members, tasting room guests, and for ordering online. Six wines were launched in the Small Lot wine series; three reds from the 2005 vintage including the first Meritage red wine from Raymond Vineyards since the 1991 vintage, two whites and a Rosé of Merlot from the 2007 vintage. Of note from last year’s release (with new vintages just released in May of 2009) are the Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and a Petite Sirah. The Chardonnay, everybody’s favorite, opens with floral honeysuckle and violet aromas with touches of vanilla, caramel and butterscotch. It’s a full-bodied food wine, compatible with dishes from roast chicken to lobster bisque, and the lush melon and citrus flavors unfold on the

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palate leading to almond, cream, and vanilla throughout. The Petite Sirah exhibits unique characteristics of terroir and maturity from sixteen months of aging in oak. Dark and inky-hued, this wine is rich with concentrated flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black pepper, cocoa powder, spice and leather notes. Try the Petite Sirah with garlic marinated pork tenderloin or spicy pasta dishes for a luxurious match. Case production for Raymond Small Lot wines varies from 50 cases to 500 cases. “These Small Lot wines are a way for our winemaking team to creatively express themselves in new ways and experiment with processes, and in some cases, varietals we have not used before,” said Krisi. “It’s an exciting project that we can build on year after year.” In addition to the Small Lot line-up launched last year, Raymond Vineyards is adding a 2007 Syrah and a 2007 Zinfandel this season. The family has never made a Syrah before and the Zinfandel will be the first since the 1999 vintage. Mark your calendars and plan a visit to the winery to stake your claim on a few bottles. While you’re there, relaxing and chatting with the friendly staff at the casual counter

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in the intimate tasting room, join the Cabana Club for early access to Small Lot wines in future years and as the fifth generation says, “so you can join us for fun.” There are so many Cabana Club benefits it’s impossible to list them all but one worth noting is the year-round open invitation for private complimentary tastings exclusive to members and up to three guests in the beautifully appointed lounge behind the winery, near the ancient fig tree, and overlooking the pool. Available three times daily by appointment, you’ll relax in comfy sofas or soak up the sun at patio tables, sipping languidly while you gaze at row after row of estate vineyards, squirrels scatter and birds chirp, and the shadows move over the Mayacamas Mountains in the west. Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. Meet the Raymond family. Visit daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call (707) 963-3141 for additional information and Cabana Club questions. Located at 849 Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena, Raymond Vineyard & Winery is one of the prettiest side roads in the valley. Watch for the stone wall entry, follow the driveway and turn right into the parking lot.

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FLORA SPRINGS WINERY & VINEYARDS by Charles Neave The roots of St. Helena’s storied Flora Springs winery run deep and wrap heavily around tradition and family – two families, actually, and three generations – but their new tasting room in town on St. Helena’s main street could not be more up-to-the minute. Futuristic and avant garde, even, and some people might consider that an understatement. But back to the winery’s history. More than three decades ago Jerry and Flora Komes bought the first vineyard, one with a history and known for its outstanding soils. There was also a spring and two ghost wineries on the property but that, too, is another story. This was to have been a relatively simple retirement project for Jerry and Flora, but then fate – in the form of their son John Komes, daughter Julie Komes-Garvey and their families – intervened, as sometimes happens with families. This time the result was fortuitous, for family and a worldwide

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legion of wine lovers both. It was not long before John quickly talked the family (including brother Mike) into going into the business of making wine. John and Julie worked side by side making the first two vintages of Flora Springs wines, while Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, took over vineyard operations. In 1980, Ken Deis became winemaker, where he stayed until 2008, when his assistant of 18 years, Paul Steinauer, took the reins. “Flora Springs is a family endeavor that epitomizes three generations of hard work, dedication and a team effort,” they say with both pride and conviction. “The vitality of our family is obvious as we set about the task of growing great grapes and making world-class wine.” Today Flora Springs produces wines from an assortment of carefully selected and nurtured varietals. These include two of their most famous: Soliloquy and Trilogy, as well as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignons, a handful of top-rated and rare single vineyard wines, as well as the Cal-Italia selections. This

latter group includes a Pinot Grigio, a refreshing Rosato and a personal favorite, the Sangiovese. You can sample the wines of Flora Springs either at The Estate (by appointment only, with a wide variety of wine only, or wine and food pairing options) or at their new tasting room, where you can try different flights at the bar along with popcorn, or choose the unique Temptastings: WOW (winery-only wines) paired with special food offerings in the tasting “caves.” There are also special events held on the second floor terrace throughout the year. But no matter which option you select, it promises to be an unforgettable experience in a memorable setting. THE ROOM, also known as the Flora Springs tasting room, is located next to Dean & DeLuca at 677 South St. Helena Highway in St. Helena. For more information call (707) 967-8032 or 1-866-967-8032, or go online at www.florasprings.com. THE ROOM is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Napa Valley Town ‘Amps’ Up its Musical Events Calistoga Now Wine Country's Top Destination for Live Music With more than 200 acts slated to perform in Calistoga over the next year, this quaint but culturally vibrant town in the heart of the Napa Valley is quickly becoming the live music destination in the region. The variety of musical artists set to grace the streets and stages at various venues throughout Calistoga promises to satisfy a range of musical tastes. Kicking off a busy and tune-filled summer in wine country are two music series: the new “1st Saturday Stroll” and “Thursday Night Summer Concert Series.”

Rockabilly Roundup on October 10 and the Downtown Blues Festival on November 7 and 8. And in March 2010, jazz aficionados can again enjoy the Mustard, Mud and Music Festival, Calistoga’s award-winning spring jazz, art and wine festival. For more information on Calistoga’s many upcoming musical events, go to: www.calistogavisitors.com. Facebook users can get even more information on visiting Calistoga, including great deals, breaking news and insider tips, by searching for “Calistoga Visitors” and becoming a “fan,” or going to www.tinyurl.com/calistogavisitors.

1st Saturday Stroll Set for the first Saturday of each month through October, 1st Saturday Stroll features a live music event and wine tasting from 1 to 7 p.m. As many as eight bands entertain visitors as they amble along Calistoga’s very walkable downtown, enjoying specials at sponsoring merchants and sampling some of the Napa Valley’s finest wines. Tickets for wine tasting are $25 for two and can be purchased online at www.calistogavisitors.com or the day of the event at the Calistoga Visitors Center, 1506 Lincoln Avenue.

Thursday Night Summer Concert Series Also occurring during the summer is the free Thursday Night Summer Concert Series in Pioneer Park, held every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. through the end of August and sponsored by Bud Light and Twin Pine Casino. Participating bands will offer music encompassing ’60s rock, blues, pop, rockabilly, reggae and other, more eclectic sounds. BBQ, beer and wine will be available for purchase, or visitors can bring their own picnic dinner.

Other Music Events and Venues Enjoy live music at the weekly Farmer’s Market that runs every Saturday through October. Various Calistoga bars and restaurants also feature live music seven days a week and on the weekends, including Brannan’s Grill, the Calistoga Inn, Hydro Grill and Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano. Later in the year will be the town’s premier music events – the

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‘Funny Sheep’ Grazing at RASgalleries The vineyards of Napa Valley have “Wooley Weeders” in the winter to organically clear weeds and RASgalleries in Yountville has “Funny Sheep” this summer to nurture the soul and bring a smile to your day, everyday. New to the gallery, ceramic artist, Renata Allen, creates whimsical sheep with human-like faces reflective of different cultures and with a warmth and charm that is certain to please. “I first met Renata at RASgalleries when she came in looking for a piece of art a friend had told her about. We got to chatting, she mentioned she was a ceramic artist who creates sheep and I knew it was meant to be,” says RASgalleries owner, Ronda Schaer. “You see, I grew up on our family’s sheep ranch in the hills of Sonoma County and the sheep bring fond memories of those days. Sheep are such peaceful creatures and I would become attached to certain ones in the herd because they had such beautiful and unique faces. Much like human faces have certain characteristics, so too do the sheep.” Each of

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Ms. Allen’s sheep (AKA her “babies”) has a personality and no two are ever alike. Ms. Schaer continues, “In my present flock, I have one with a huge grin showing white

teeth, another having sleepy eyes and cigar, while another sits contemplating it’s inner soul.” Renata Allen moved to Napa Valley in 1994 from her native country Poland. Our quiet, rural environment allowed her time to develop her instinctive passion for sculpture and while studying at Napa Valley College she learned to express her feelings using raw clay bodies such as bisque, stoneware and low fire clays. Her “babies” are created from hand built forms of coils and slabs which, when combined with her glazes, manifest an earthy tone, texture and mood in each original piece. “I seek always to empower my work with a life and breath of its own. Thus my pieces reflect my own heart and soul frozen in a moment of time,” said artist Renata Allen. See the new and expanding flock at RASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street (next to Bouchon Bistro), Yountville, Napa Valley 94599. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Tuesday. For further information, please phone (707) 944-9211.

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A picture of Mike Grgich from 1979 is featured in the “Portals to the Past” exhibition on display now through October 4 at the Napa Valley Museum. The exhibit is organized thematically into eight galleries, each marked with an entrance portal. Visitors can take a walk through history by entering portals that will give them an appreciation of early culture, work and play in Napa County. The viticulture portal honors wine industry innovators from a 1979 series of photographs by Tom Zimberoff and includes this black-and-white portrait of Mike. Other wine industry pioneers featured include Louis Martini, Jack Davies, Robert Mondavi and his sons, Joe Heitz, Peter Mondavi, Andre Tchelistcheff, Warren Winiarski and the Smith Brothers. Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Mike Grgich and Austin Hills of the Hills Bros. Coffee family and today owns and organically and Biodynamically farms 366 acres of estate vineyards in Napa Valley. The winery is family owned and operated, practicing the art of winemaking by crafting food-friendly wines known for their quality, consistency and longevity. Mike is assisted by his daughter, Violet Grgich, who is Vice President of Operations, and his nephew, Ivo Jeramaz, who is Vice President of Vineyards and Production. For more information, visit www.grgich.com.

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Casa Nuestra –‘We’re Small, Unique and We Like it That Way’ by Diana Greenwood Once in a while you come across a winery that radiates personality. Recognized since 1979 for extremely limited production of rare varietals and unique blends from 18 estate acres in St.Helena, Casa Nuestra Winery & Vineyards is that kind of place. The name means “Our House” or literally, perhaps, “House Ours, but it’s as if the house is really yours the minute you walk through the door; as if you’ve been away and finally returned to relive happy moments on the family farm. Thank goodness you’re all grown up, though, because inside this friendly little homestead are some of the best wines in the Napa Valley and you’ll want to taste each one after you pet the dogs and feed the goats. Casa Nuestra Two Goats Red, a fun, affordable blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, honors the curious creatures corralled just across the lawn from the tasting room. As cute as the goats are, Nava and AP are actually employed as weed-eaters on this completely earthfriendly farm where organic practices such as composting and planting cover crops have always been the norm. Solar certified, “green” is a way of life here. Like any working farm, the whole team pitches in and they’re not big in numbers, but huge in heart. Gene Kirkham, often called “The Happy Farmer” by staff and guests, and co-owner, Cody GilletteKirkham, moved to the current St. Helena location in 1975. Gene gladly became steward to some Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Gamay vineyards that were established on the property as well as caretaker to the small vineyard in Oakville where Gene’s mom kept a summer home since 1956. By 1979 an outbuilding was expanded and stocked with a basket press, tanks and barrels to accommodate the newly born winery. Friends and family were recruited, including Chief Winemaker, Allen Price, who has toiled and tinkered, tested and tasted Casa Nuestra wines for thirty years. Currently, Allen oversees the winery’s annual production of 2,000 cases of 12 different wines and since every wine produced is award winning, there’s satisfaction in a job done well. Perhaps one reason why Casa Nuestra wines are consistently high quality is the reliability of long-term employees. Rigo Nava, Vineyard Manager and Cellar Master, has been around for 15 years and another smiling face at Casa Nuestra belongs to Stephanie Trotter-Zacharia, Assistant Winemaker and Marketing whiz. It’s a big title, but as she says, she’s really a woman of all hats, pitching in where needed. “I pour wine, help make wine, reveal the secret handshake to join the wine club and I also do the dishes,” said Stephanie, chuckling and wiping down the tasting counter then turning to answer the phone. “There are only eight of us that do everything and we get along like family. Here, it’s all about the wine. The only way to get Casa Nuestra wine consistently is to visit us or join Club Casa. We’re small, unique, and we like it that way.”

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To give you an idea of how coveted Casa Nuestra wines are, French Laundry, Mustard’s, Café Boujolais and Silverado Brewing Company are the only restaurants where you’ll find the wines and they drive to St. Helena to pick them up. One wine absolutely worth the drive is the 2007 Tinto Classico, Old Vines, Oakville Estate and only 240 cases were produced. This original field-blend wine offers a balance of bright fruit with creamy blackberries and dark cherries and a spicy white pepper on the finish. About nine grape varieties are side by side in this vineyard, planted in the early 1940’s. The practice of field blending was common when people made wine for their own dinner table, often planting an acre or two next their home with their family’s recipe of grapes. Grapes are harvested all together, co-fermented and barrel aged as if it were one varietal. Casa Nuestra’s St. Helena field mix vineyard was painstakingly grafted with cuttings taken from Oakville in an attempt to keep this once popular tradition of field blending alive. As the weather warms, many turn to white wines to celebrate. Try the Late Harvest French Colombard from a very small, hillside block of 65-year-old vines. Offering unique apricot flavors and a crisp, acidic finish, this wine pairs beautifully with cheeses, dried fruits and nuts before or after dinner and the next vintage goes in the bottle on July 31st, ready for release in August, so plan to stop by and pick up a bottle or two. Next, Stephanie suggests Casa Nuestra Chenin Blanc, the “red wine-lovers white wine,” and not only is this one cellar-worthy as proven by the 1985 vintage recently uncorked at the winery, it’s a crisp, dry, food-enhancing wine that will perk up any palate. From the 50-year-old vineyard right out front, the Chenin Blanc was served at the White House during the Reagan years and has been called “California’s finest and truest” Chenin Blanc. As Casa Nuestra celebrates 30 years of consistently producing award-winning wines, the Chenin Blanc continues to steal the limelight. If you need a reason to join a wine club, here’s one: Casa Nuestra will host a members-only Club Casa BBQ on August 22 from noon to 4 p.m. and admission is free. You’ll listen to the tunes of The Soulshine Blues Band, taste exceptional wines, feast on barbequed vittles from the chuck wagon of Blazing Saddles and relax in the shade on the oakstudded property. “This party is a little different in that it’s potluck,” said Stephanie. “We’ll have salad and meat and if they want to, people can bring a dish to share. It’s a fun way for our club members to get to know each other.” Call now to join Club Casa and enjoy this event as well as year-round treats and first rights on futures. Located at 3451 Silverado Trail North in St. Helena, Casa Nuestra Winery is open for tasting and tours (where a surprise awaits after you see the working winery and barrel room) Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Appointments are easy to get; just call (707) 963-5783 from the end of the long, gravel driveway. Visit for the wines, stay for the charm.

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Winemaker Profile: Dutcher Crossing Winery

KERRY DAMSKEY by Sue Straight, The Wine Wench With movie star good looks and charisma to match, Kerry Damskey could easily be the leading man in a movie about wine and winemaking (now, there’s an idea!), but he simply chooses to “live the life.” When asked what he does for fun he replies “I work - that’s what I do.” Dutcher Crossing Winery in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley is just one of Kerry’s clients and I can tell you first-hand, the wines are fabulous (and the tasting room and surrounding grounds are pretty spectacular, too!). I had the pleasure of tasting a handful of Kerry’s carefully handcrafted wines at Dutcher Crossing and my favorites were: 2007 Chardonnay, Stuhmuller Vineyard, $34: Aromas of baked apple, cinnamon, lemon cream and a hint of buttered toast delight the nose and continue as flavors through the plush, juicy mouth. Long, delicious finish. Kerry has been making wine with grapes from the Stuhmuller Vineyard for many, many years. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Taylor Reserve, $41: This wine is a luscious mouthful of yum! Aromas and flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, black cherry and cigar box meld perfectly and linger through the finish. I first met Kerry and Daisy about 15 years ago at the Healdsburg Boys & Girls Club. Our boys are the same age, so we ran into each other frequently doing the kid-drop-off-and-pick-up thing. They are the sort of couple with a smile and a hug for everyone, and it seems that they know everyone in town! That’s a lot of smiles and hugs! Kerry and Daisy have always been involved in local charity work, and were on the Geyserville school board for many years. Kerry is an international wine consultant (International wine man of mystery?). Through his winemaking consulting practice, Terroirs, he supervises custom winegrowing, winemaking and vineyard acquisition. In addition to California and Washington, Kerry consults for wineries in India, China and Bulgaria. Along with the international man of wine mystery stuff, he and his lovely wife Daisy own and run Terroirs Artisan Wines in downtown Geyserville. He’s a busy guy. And he absolutely loves what he does. With more than 25 years of winemaking experience, a B.S. in fermentation sciences from the University of California, Davis and having graduated from the intensive program for small business at Stanford University School of Business (not to mention crafting scads of gold and silver medal winning wines), Kerry Damskey is the real deal as a winemaker and consultant. And he’s a really nice guy. For more information about Kerry Damskey and Dutcher Crossing Winery, visit www.dutchercrossingwinery.com.

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LEDSON WINERY by Michelle Baker Steve Ledson’s Castle is arguably the most distinctive tasting room in all of Sonoma Valley. No two ways about it. The 16,000 square foot, turreted, Gothic-Normandy Castle just north of Sonoma is one of the most prime tourist destinations. Ledson Winery is a wine country icon and not to be missed! The cavernous tasting rooms in Ledson Winery encompass two sumptuous floors filled with seven marble fireplaces, polished oak bars, copper infused counters, and grand staircases bathed in bright sunlight from the Castle’s expansive windows. Visitors will be properly wowed by the sheer grandeur of the halls, staircases, and more than five miles of hand cut, inlaid wood flooring. Wow! After meandering through lovely, manicured vineyards and footpaths, visitors enter Ledson Winery through giant wood and cut-glass doors. The Ledson Greeter will welcome and direct you to one of the many tasting rooms depending upon your taste or wine club membership. Arriving guests will be impressed with the architecture but leave enamored with the wines.

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Ledson wines are renowned for their diversity in varietals and vintages. Steve Ledson, owner and winemaker, is widely regarded for his focus and determination to bring award-winning wines to local aficionados and visitors of Sonoma Valley. More than 70 world-class wines and 18 different varietals are produced and exclusively available at the winery, Ledson Hotel on the Historic Sonoma Square, or in the online store. While this may seem overwhelming, Ledson employs two full-time sommeliers and legions of courteous, knowledgeable staff to help each visitor navigate their own palate. Ledson offers three separate flights of five wines for $10, $15, and $20 per tasting. These three different price points invite customers of every palate and budget to experience some of Sonoma’s best wines. Ledson wines are handcrafted in small lots, carefully coaxing the nuances of the vineyards into every bottle. For a small price, guests may sample five wines from some of California’s premier vineyards. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are only a few of the wines available for tasting and purchase

within the three Gothic tasting rooms on the ground floor of Ledson Winery. Should you be fortunate enough to visit during the warmer months, Ledson opens an alfresco tasting bar outside on the back courtyard. Sit and sip wines under 100-yearold oak trees in the warm sunlight, May through October (weather permitting), and look out over the estate vines and gorgeous peaks of Sugarloaf State Park. The second floor is exclusively reserved for wine club members and private tastings. Ledson wine club members are treated like royalty. Stately tasting rooms and the lounge on the second floor are reserved purely for members or guests who wish to enjoy a more private, exclusive experience time and again. And 15,000 loyal wine club members can’t be wrong! Private tastings may be scheduled 24 hours in advance. For only $25 per person, taste six wines expertly paired with gourmet cheese in a private Castle suite or on the sundrenched veranda overlooking the grounds for approximately 75 minutes with your own private wine consultant. Call (707) 537-3823 for more details. To be fair, Steve Ledson is fifth generation

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Sonoman. He knows what works, inspired by the sheer beauty and allure of this valley floor. Born in 1952, Ledson is by all accounts a native. Good wine and hard work are in his blood. Focused, driven and purpose-filled, Steve Ledson sets his sights and accomplishes his goal, whatever that may be. So it should have come as no surprise when Ledson set his sights on establishing a top-notch, world-class winery and destination spot here in his home Valley. Today, more than 100,000 annual visitors know the beauty and prestige discovered within the Ledson wines and Castle walls. The Castle, open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is located at 7335 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood. For more information, call (707) 537-3810 or visit the website at www.ledson.com.

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Trentadue Sangiovese Perfectly Paired with Chicken Cacciatore When you ask any of the Trentadue family for “a” recipe, you are presenting them with a real dilemma. Everyone in the family cooks extremely well and each has a personal collection of favorite recipes, so which will be the choice for Wine Country This Week? After much spirited discussion the wines were chosen: the Trentadue Sangiovese, which has a light body with notes of strawberry, the La Storia Cuvee 32 with a bit more body than the Sangiovese, and the easy-drinking Old Patch Red, reminiscent of the old field blends before prohibition in the verdant valleys of Sonoma where Leo tended his grapes. The white wine used as an ingredient in the recipe is usually a Pinot Grigio or one of the fruity Italian wines with a dash of natural spice to add interest to the entrée. Everyone agreed that the perfect choice for the food half of the match should be the very simple Italian comfort food – Chicken Cacciatore that is one of Evelyn Trentadue’s favorite dishes. It pairs beautifully with the Sangiovese and brings out a warm, rustic flavor in the meat chosen for the recipe. Because it is so versatile, cacciatore can be served frequently and the choice of vegetables and herbs make it a different presentation every time it is made. Other favorites to go with the Cacciatore, as mentioned, are the La Storia Cuvee 32, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano, and, the Old Patch Red – predominantly Zinfandel with a generous addition of Petite Sirah, Carignane and Syrah. And there you have the perfect family dinner: a big bowl of Evelyn’s cacciatore, in a filling hunter style, nested on a mound of rice, pasta or polenta garnished with a sprig of fresh basil for the finishing touch and a delicious glass of Trentadue red wine.

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Tickets on Sale for B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival, Golf Classic Vintner, philanthropist and music artist manager Bruce Cohn is very pleased to announce support acts for the 23nd Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival which will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, at the B.R. Cohn Winery Amphitheater, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen in Sonoma County’s wine country. Performers include the Doobie Brothers and Journey headlining. This is the first ever appearance by Journey at the famed Cohn amphitheater. Doors open 11 a.m. both days. Also new to the stage at B.R. Cohn this year is Jackie Greene, fresh from his stint as front man for Phil Lesh and Friends. Also back this year are favorites Pablo Cruise on both days and the Doobie kids, Pat Simmons Jr. on Saturday and Lara Johnston on Sunday. Rounding out the weekend are the legendary Taj Mahal and Little Feat plus newcomers the Eyewitness Blues Band and from Sonoma the Whiskey Thieves. Cohn has raised more than five million dollars for various local and national charities including national veteran’s organizations. This year the events benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Valley of the Moon, Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, Bread and Roses, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Level II Trauma Center plus others. Tickets are $95 in advance. They are on-sale at the winery and all Ticketmaster outlets. Special two-day tickets are $170 and are also available at Ticketmaster and the winery. Special VIP seats at $325, complete with food and beverage service, are available through

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www.brcohn.com or by phone at (707) 931-7924 or 1-800-3304064, ext. 124. In addition, Cohn’s annual celebrity golf tournament returns to the famed Sonoma Golf Club and will be held on Monday, October 5th. Tee-off is at 11 a.m. The popular charity auction and dinner will be held Friday, October 2nd at the B.R. Cohn Winery’s 140-year-old Olive Grove at 6 p.m. and will feature an auction of collectables, exciting trips and hard-to-get wine. The dinner will be overseen by celebrity chef Bradley Ogden and hosted by KCBS food and wine expert Narsai David. Contact the winery regarding invitations to the tournament, dinner and auction at www.brcohn.com. Parking for this year's concerts will again be off-site at the Sonoma Developmental Center soccer field, with shuttles moving people in and out of the amphitheatre. Please watch for and follow parking signs at the approach to the B.R. Cohn Winery. Parking and shuttle are included in the price of the ticket. No beverages, food or lawn furniture will be allowed onto the grounds. Concessions and lawn seating are available. Co-sponsors of the event are Bank of the West, Friedman’s Home Improvement, KRON-4, All News KCBS 740 and 106.9 and KFRC 1550 plus 97.7 The River and KSEG the Eagle. The B.R. Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen.

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Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique Announces ‘Seasons After Hours’ – 12 Days in August Celebrating Wine, Food and Music Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique on the Healdsburg Plaza features 12 days of celebrating wine, food and music, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month of August. Seasons After Hours kicks off with syndicated KSRO Wine Guy Tom Simoneau on Thursday, August 6, when Tom talks about the Sonoma County’s wine scene while sipping Ferrari-Carano wines, free to the public. Other featured guests include Venetian-born artist Carlo Marchiori, THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST INCLUDES: THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 — KSRO WINE GUY TOM SIMONEAU…KNOWS ALL ABOUT WINE! – Enjoy an evening with local favorite wine guy and syndicated radio commentator. Discuss the inside track to Sonoma’s wine scene while sipping the delicious wines of Ferrari-Carano. (Free to the public.) FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WHITE WINE LOVERS REJOICE! – Sarah Quider, winemaker at Ferrari-Carano, talks styles of Chardonnay with a tasting of four Ferrari-Carano Chardonnays from the Russian River, Alexander Valley and Napa Carneros regions. Raise a glass before dinner and sip on California’s best. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 – OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD WINES – Phillipe Gresset, Ferrari-Carano’s wine extraordinaire and former chef from France, guides you through a tasting of Old styles vs. New styles with tastings from Lazy Creek Vineyards of Mendocino and Ferrari-Carano wines. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 – THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANDY KATZ – Enjoy an evening with worldrenowned local photographer Andy Katz. From Eastern Europe to Western Europe to the California wine country, you will be mesmerized by Andy’s breathtaking images featured in museums and galleries around the world. (Open reception. Free to the public.)

exhibiting, for the first time ever in Sonoma County, his Italian Renaissance-inspired ceramics and paintings; world-renowned local photographer Andy Katz, exhibiting his beautiful images; and Frederick Nighthawk, pianist and vocalist who’s played with the likes of Jimmy Van Zant, Peter Rowan and Chuck Berry, will match wine with music. For advance reservations, call (707) 431-2222, or visit www.seasonsofthevineyard.com. Walk-ins are also welcome. Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique is located on the Healdsburg Plaza, 113 Plaza Street.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 – RELAX AND ENJOY THE WINES OF LAZY CREEK VINEYARDS – Christy Griffith, winemaker for Lazy Creek Vineyards in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley, leads you through an informative tasting of Lazy Creek wines, known for its Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Swirl, smell, sip and enjoy … before a night on the town! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 – SCENTIMENTS! – The nose knows! Take a journey of exploring your “smell memory” with eight fresh aromas that are present in four different wines. A fun and open discussion that will make you an expert on wine aromas and flavors. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 – SONOMA COUNTY EXCLUSIVE! A NIGHT WITH ARTIST CARLO MARCHIORI – Meet Venetian-born artist Carlo Marchiori, who captures excitement and enchantment in his world of art, from ceramics to paintings. Carlo’s interpretation of Italian Renaissance art mixed with mythology is beyond imagination. Carlo’s works are exclusively available in Sonoma County at Seasons of the Vineyard. Enjoy the wines of Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards at this open house reception for all. (Free to the public.) FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 – RED WINE AND TERROIR – Ferrari-Carano Winemaker Aaron Piotter discusses how terroir plays a major role in Cabernet Sauvignons, with participants tasting four wines from FerrariCarano’s Mountain Vineyards. A unique and informative tasting. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 – INSIDE TRACK ON THE HEALDSBURG FOOD SCENE – Teri Rolleri, Wine Club Manager at Ferrari-Carano and former chef at Cyrus, gives you the ins and outs of restaurant dining in the Healdsburg area, while tasting four favorite restaurant wines. Teri can suggest the perfect restaurant for you! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 – HOW TO MATCH WINE WITH MUSIC, YOU ASK? – Renowned pianist and vocalist, Frederick Nighthawk, playfully leads you on a medley of how to pair wine with music while sipping on the wines of Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards. A fun way to start your cocktail hour! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.) FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 – WHAT TO DO WHILE VISITING WINE COUNTRY? – Two local experts share their secret spots that will make your wine country vacation memorable. From wineries to restaurants, sustainable farms to cheese companies and coastal fisheries, you’ll be mapping your weekend plans while enjoying four tastings of Ferrari-Carano wines. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15) SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 – MATCHMAKER – Learn the art of matching wines with the perfect food. Participants will taste four wines deliciously paired with seasonal small bites. The perfect match … aperitif before your dinner! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.)

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HEALDSBURG UPCOMING EVENTS

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MONDAYS – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Tour includes: bicycle rental & lunch, $149. Reservation is required. www.winecountrybikes.com or 707-473-0610 AUGUST 1 & 2 – Hot August Weekend – Bella Vineyards – New release wines, food bites and live music: Jive Samba, www.bellawinery.com or call 707-473-9171 AUGUST 4, 11 – Healdsburg Farmers' Market & Tuesdays in the Plaza Concert Series – Farmers' Market 4-6:30pm, Concerts 6-8pm, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org 707-431-1956 AUGUST 5, 12 – Wonderful Wednesdays in Healdsburg – Explore Downtown Healdsburg for special treasures at participating businesses, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, 707-433-6935 AUGUST 7 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg – art, photography, music, food & wine, www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp AUGUST 8 – Mutt Lynch Winery Dog Days of Summer Open House – (Call for directions) Wine tasting, dog art, dog portraits and a BBQ. $10, www.muttlynchwinery.com or call 707-942-8167 AUGUST 9 – "Yucatan Sunset" – Hop Kiln Winery, delicious food by Steve Stone of Yucatan Sunset, noon to 3pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com or call 707-433-6491 AUGUST 14-16 – 14th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend – Russian River Valley winemakers, chefs and innkeepers participate for a wonderful weekend, www.rrvw.org or call 707-521-2535 AUGUST 15 – Lobster Feed at Sbragia Family Vineyards – Lobster, wine and a spectacular sunse, 4pm, $100, reservations: [email protected] or call 707-473-2992 x10

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Sonoma’s Secret Wine Country Offers a Rare Opportunity to Discover this Unique Destination on August 8 Wine lovers will have a chance to discover Sonoma’s secret enclave of Eighth Street Wineries on August 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as eight artisanal wineries welcome the public to taste their limitedproduction wines. This one-day event will feature current releases, new releases and library offerings as well as barrel-tastings and food pairings. The cost is $20 per person and includes a souvenir wine glass. Guests who visit all participating wineries will be eligible for a special drawing. The Eighth Street Wineries are Anaba Wines, Enkidu, MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Parmelee-Hill Wines and Vineyards, Talisman Wines, Three Sticks, Tin Barn Vineyards and Ty Caton Vineyards. These boutique wineries, which boast renowned winemakers with impressive resumes, produce seventeen distinct varietals, using a myriad of winemaking techniques, from the traditional to the innovative. Eight Street Wineries is an organization of small-production, artisanal wineries, located on Eighth Street East in Sonoma. For more information, email [email protected].

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Mark Your Calendars!

2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair, October 2-4 Sonoma County Harvest Fair is a celebration of harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with more than 150 wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest agricultural activities for children and adults, The World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet and much more. Admission for adults is $6, children ages 7-12 are $2, children 6 and under are admitted free. Wine tasting prices are $35 per session or $60 for both sessions on Friday (sessions include fair admission and all-inclusive wine tasting).Wine tasting on Saturday and Sunday is $7 (glass and two taste tickets). Additional tickets are four for $6. Harvest Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Wine tasting is available from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, 12:30-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Micro-brew tasting is only available on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website at www.HarvestFair.org or call (707) 545-4203.

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Tasting Room of the Week:

B.R. COHN WINERY by Millie Howie If some curious wine buff were to set up a survey with just one question – that question being, “What single word would you use to describe B. R. Cohn Winery?” – the answer, most likely would be “welcoming.” There are, of course, any number of laudatory words which also jump to mind that are equally apt descriptors, but welcoming seems to incorporate most of the elements a visitor would seek and enjoy most when visiting the winery. The first glimpse of the tasting room reinforces the feeling of tranquility and oldfashioned pleasure that makes B. R. Cohn such a popular picnic, event and wedding spot. It looks like a gracious private home because not too long ago that is exactly what it was. As the first house on the property, the home has seen several lives, starting as a stagecoach stop for Wells Fargo where the horses paused for a rest and a drink of water on their trip between Sonoma and Santa Rosa. More recently the rooms throbbed with

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the vibrant lives of Bruce Cohn and his family until it underwent its third and most glamourous transformation and became home to the administrative offices and an elegant tasting room. In transforming his home into a tasting center, Bruce preserved the architectural style of the 1920s meticulously matching the wood grain of every board that went into creation of the tasting bar and back bar. Visitors are invited to select four wines from the tasting menu and members of any of the four wine clubs enjoy complimentary tasting for themselves and as many as five guests. For a more exotic tasting, visitors are invited to walk next door to the Gourmet Room and sample the B. R. Cohn oils, vinegars and tapenades. New to the family of fine B. R. Cohn Oils are two orange olive oils: Mandarin and Blood Orange, Basil Garlic and the refreshing Meyer Lemon. An increasingly popular presentation is offered each Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Guests may attend a delicious wine and cheese pairing exploration by advance appointment. From the beginning B. R. Cohn Winery

has been almost as famous for its events as for its prize-winning wines and oils. A complete list is always available on-line at the wellmaintained site: www.brcohn.com. Picnic tables are available in several areas around the grounds including comfortable shaded seating for the smoking public. Tasty and unusual picnic foods are also available in the cold box so anyone who wants to picnic can be accommodated. Check out all the wines, the foods, the events at www.brcohn.com. Highlighted on the current schedule are the Celebrity Golf Classic and the 23rd Annual Music Festival, both in October (see page 55). Not open to the public, but part of the excitement at the winery are the weddings under the towering trees on the velvetysmooth lawn. Each year almost 50 couples celebrate their nuptials with never-to-beforgotten ceremonies at the winery, but you don’t have to get married to enjoy a day at B. R. Cohn, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. For information, call (707) 938-4064. Stop by any day between ten and five. You’re certain to feel welcome.

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’Me Eat Good‘ SONOMA

PLAZA

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WINE TASTING, SALES & HOME ACCESSORIES

– 12 Wineries – One Great Place 35 East Napa Street, Sonoma (707) 935-1200 www.sonoma-enoteca.com

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So says Carl the Caveman and he should know as he has been with THE CAVE for seven years in Kona, Scottsdale and Ormond Beach, Florida. Now he has the privilege of being in Sonoma. While his presence is a representative of the wine caves of California, France and beyond, his primary purpose is to disarm guests. For the management of THE CAVE believes that wine, in all of its forms, should be fun and approachable … educational or simply memorable. Pretention has no place in the upscale one-table restaurant. This establishment is unique in any number of ways. Firstly, it is in fact, a onetable restaurant, not to be confused with a private room in a restaurant. Accommodating parties of two to eight guests, those present have the full attention of staff and management. Everything is chosen in advance from the scent of the candles to the type of flowers and preference in music. If a food item is desired that is not on the menu, that item will be brought in. All ingredients are procured just hours before one’s arrival. The experience is completely customized and no request is out of reach. The wine offering is in a class of its own. Presently there are 740+ selections which include nearly 200 half bottles making exploration enticing. All of the regions of California are represented plus selections from Oregon, Washington and 12 countries. Going to THE CAVE is like taking a trip around the world … without the expense. Every price point is represented as well ranging from $22 to $400. Says Wine Director Thomas McGlone, “My charge was to put together a list that exposes the guest to the best of all worlds. The wonderful wines of Sonoma and Napa to the lesser-known regions are here. While there are familiar names on the list, I very much endeavor to find the small producers that offer great value. Having done this for years, I have many contacts insofar as winemakers and winery owners that make their limited production wines available to me. You will find wines at THE CAVE that are simply not available elsewhere.” In place, is a scoring system that Thomas developed some time back. “The system is really rather simple. Traditional categories of bouquet and taste are important but equally so are the categories of uniqueness and value” he says. “If a wine does not achieve the required minimum score is does not get on the list. No exceptions!” There are numerous packages from which to choose. These range from a three course wine paired lunch for $34 per guest on up to The Indulgence with six wines for $175 per guest and includes oysters, Champagne poached prawns, peppercorn crusted Ahi sashimi, prime filet, caviar, escargot, lobster, and crab. For a truly unique, intimate and fulfilling experience, The Cave Private Wine Room is the place to be. Call Thomas for your reservation or more information, at (707) 938-7448. The Cave is located at 524 Broadway, just off the square in Sonoma.

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‘A Taste of Lakeport’ Pairs Lake County Wines with Local Restaurants The 13th-annual food and wine event, A Taste of Lakeport, will once again pair Lake County wines and food from local purveyors along seven blocks of Main Street in downtown Lakeport on Friday, August 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. The event encourages a leisurely stroll along Main Street in downtown Lakeport, with stops at shops for wine tasting, while enjoying the company of friends, neighbors and visitors, as well as live entertainment. Local restaurants will prepare signature hors d’oeuvres presented in a central food court area, giving eventgoers a true taste of Lakeport.

Pure Mendocino Weekend Celebration Benefits Cancer Resource Centers Celebrations at Dark Horse Vineyards in Ukiah on August 29th and at The Apple Farm in Philo on August 30 Showcase Life and Health Around Mendocino County’s Certified Organic and Biodynamic® Pure Mendocino, a weekend celebration benefiting the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County, will celebrate its 5th anniversary this year with a new two-day schedule. On Saturday, August 29th, from 5 to 9 p.m., Paul Dolan will host an alfresco wine dinner at his Biodynamic® Dark Horse Vineyard above the Talmage Bench. Prepared by Chef Craig Strattman of Ukiah’s Patrona Bistro & Wine Bar, the $135 per person five-course dinner will be paired with a diverse range of Mendocino County wines. On Sunday, August 30th, The Apple Farm will be showcased at an afternoon of food and wine tasting that includes a silent auction and a farm tour led by hosts Tim and Karen Bates. Tickets are $40 per person. Both events feature locally grown or wild-harvested organic and Biodynamic cheese, meats and produce, all complemented by wines from 100% of Mendocino County’s organic and Biodynamic wineries. The auction also has a Mendocino focus. Among the highlights this year are an original painting by Julie Higgins, specifically created for Pure Mendocino, select wines and other priceless treasures hand-crafted by local artisans. For more information and registration, visit the website at www.puremendocino.org or telephone (800) 449-6483.

The LC Diamonds will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. as eventgoers sip premium Lake County wines from more than 20 participating wineries and sample tasty bites of local food. To keep the fun going until the stars come out, Jimmy Z, a dance band from San Francisco, will perform in Museum Square from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the event are $25 in advance and may be purchased at Shari’s Secret Garden, Hillside Honda, The Kitchen Gallery and the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tickets also may be purchased the day of the event for $30. Ticket purchase includes a wine glass and a map showing all participating wineries and restaurants. The map may be stamped at each location and guests who visit each stop throughout the course of the evening qualify to enter a drawing for prizes. Presented by the Lakeport Main Street Association (LMSA), A Taste of Lakeport is a benefit for the beautification of downtown Lakeport. LMSA maintains large flower-filled baskets that hang from the lampposts along Main Street and hangs seasonal and holiday banners from the proceeds of this fundraising event. For more information contact Jan Bruns (707) 263-8843 or Lake Event Designs at (707) 263-5752. For visitor information, contact the Lake County Visitor Information Center at 1-800-525-3743 or www.lakecounty.com.

About the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County is a grassroots organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those in Mendocino County faced with cancer, their families, and their friends by providing a wide range of information, support and advocacy. For more information visit www.crcmendocino.org.

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New Format for Livermore’s Harvest Wine Celebration Updated for 2009, the Livermore Valley Wine Country’s enormously popular Harvest Wine Celebration will take place Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 between noon and 5 p.m. Produced by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association (LVWA), the 2009 event marks the 28th year that people have gathered to celebrate the picturesque region’s wine, food, arts and music. New for 2009 is the Harvest Village at Robertson Park in Livermore, where 21 wineries will be pouring their wines both days. With live music, arts and crafts vendors and food vendors, the Village will be the perfect spot to relax on the lawn and enjoy the fun. Live bands will perform on two stages at the Harvest Village, including Finding Stella (Sunday 12-2 p.m.), salsa band El Desayuno (Sunday 2:30-5:30 p.m.), Georgie and the Rough Week (Monday 12-4 p.m.)

and Lane Coker and the Big Delta Blues Band (Sunday 12-5 p.m. and Monday 12-4 p.m.) For those who enjoy the winery experience, there will be another 20 wineries pouring at their winery locations across Livermore Valley on both days. Each winery offers a unique experience – samples of their latest releases, music, arts and crafts vendors and food for sale prepared by a local caterer or restaurant. Complimentary shuttle buses will transport guests between each of these wineries on Sunday only. As in past years, the shuttle bus “hub” will be Robertson Park, where there is ample free parking. New ticket structure and pricing for 2009 includes a two-day (Sunday/Monday) ticket for $50 in advance, $75 at the event, a Sunday-only ticket for $45 and a Monday-only ticket for $40. Nondrinking tickets (required for children over 12) are $10 and are valid for both days. Tickets are available online at www.LVwine.org and at all participating Livermore Valley wineries, the Wine Steward in Pleasanton, First Street Wine Company in Livermore and all PW Markets stores. Funds raised from this event benefit the LVWA. During the Harvest Wine Celebration, the more than 40 participating wineries are open only to ticket holders with event wristbands. No outside food is allowed into the wineries or at the Harvest Village. For more information, please visit www.LVwine.org or call (925) 447-WINE. The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is a 501 c(6) organization that supports the wineries, growers, and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area though educational and marketing programs. For more information, visit www.LVwine.org.

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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

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Wine & Food Pairing Class at Lodi Wine & Visitor Center Lodi Wine & Visitor Center will host a Wine & Food Pairing Class with guest Chef Ruben Larrazolo from Alebrijes Mexican Bistro. The class will be on Tuesday, August 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening includes four courses paired with four wines from the Lodi region and vintners will be present to discuss their wines that will be paired with each dish. The Wine Social is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and the class is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost of the class if $50 per person or $35 per person for Lodi Wine & Visitor Center Wine Club members. To sign up for the class call (209) 365-0621. The class will be held at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center in the Cellar Room, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 95242. Additional information is posted at www.lodiwine.com.

Lodi Wine & Visitor Center Offers Blending Seminars! Learn the fine art of winemaking as the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center holds educational seminars on the basics of blending wine. Each guest will create their own unique blend using five different wines. The seminar will include instruction on basic Sensory Evaluation Skills followed by a tasting and discussion. Guests will be shown the necessary techniques to assemble their blends and then be given the opportunity to create, taste and discuss their finished product. It all begins in the vineyard. Guests will first be given a tour of the Visitor Center’s demonstration vineyard showing the many varieties grown in the Lodi Appellation. Lodi has been the major wine grape growing region since the 1850s and leads wine grape production in Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Guests will then be given a tour of the Visitor Center and information about the Lodi wine region. Then, learn the “Fine Art of Blending.” What is a winemaker looking for when creating a masterpiece? How do you add color, different flavor profiles or aroma? Do you like a strong oak flavor and will it be American, French or Hungarian? Would you like a fruit forward, berry aroma or a spicy, woody aroma? Will the finish be long, heavy and tannic or soft, light, fruity? Utilize your palate to combine the various elements of each blend and create your very own wine! And, of course, enjoy the fruit of your labor as you drink your artistic creation. The cost is $20 per person or $15 for wine club members. For additional information, contact Michael Perry at (209) 365-0621 or [email protected]. Also, visit www.lodiwine.com for information on Lodi Wine Country. The Lodi Wine & Visitor Center is located at 2545 W. Turner Rd in Lodi. The 4,000- square-foot facility is located on property owned by Wine and Roses Country Inn at the northwest corner of Turner and Lower Sacramento roads in Lodi. The eye-catching design by Lesovsky-Donaldson Architects of Stockton has the look of an old winery and features an impressive three-story stone tower visible from all approaches to the property. It contains the winegrape commission offices, state of the art wine and

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viticulture educational displays, a conference room, and a “cellar room” for entertaining and special events, such as wine dinners. Winerelated memorabilia, books and apparel are available for sale. Offices for the Lodi Conference and Visitor Bureau are also on site. The Discover Lodi! center provides the opportunity to highlight the many outstanding tourist attractions in the Lodi area.

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Solis Winery Turns Up the Heat this Summer Earning Huge Honors at Two Wine Competitions For the award-winning Gilroy winery, as the temperature rises this year, so does the acclaim. It is certainly turning out to be the ‘summer of Solis’ – contending in two of the most notable wine competitions, the winery was a standout among thousands of entries, adding to its trophy case and expanding its esteemed reputation even farther. At this year’s California State Fair Wine Competition, held in June, the winery was awarded the highest honor for its 2008 Fiano, Estate ($18): “Best of California” Gold Medal. It also received a top “Best of Class of Area” and Gold Medal for both its 2005 Cara Mia, Reserve ($30) and 2006 Sangiovese, Estate ($18), and a Silver Medal for its 2005 Syrah ($20). Only days later, at the 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition, Solis Winery was awarded a Gold Medal for its 2008 Fiano, Estate ($18), a Silver Medal for its 2006 Sangiovese, Estate ($18), and a Bronze Medal for its 2008 Vino Roséo di Sangiovese ($12). “I’m overwhelmed by the tremendous accolades bestowed upon our local winery at two of the finest wine competitions around,” said owner Vic Vanni. “For our varietals and proprietal blends to receive such a warm reception is a testament to our commitment to producing world-class wine, with a passion that’s based on family tradition. I am beyond proud at this moment.” In what is recognized as the oldest, most prestigious wine contest in North America, the 2009 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is the most meaningful of the major competitions restricted to California wines. First held in 1855, is the only competition requiring all wines to be entered based on the viticulture area, or appellation, where the grapes are grown, and not where the winery is located. Entries are limited to California bonded wineries selling retail. Distinguished panels of judges, ranging from wine educators, winemakers, wine journalists, retailers and wholesalers to wine collectors and those from the restaurant trade, determined the winners among the thousands of entries over three days, June 10-12. For more information about the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, visit www.thebestcaliforniawine.com. As for the 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest, it is recognized as the most influential international wine competition in America. Over 1,200 wineries from 21 countries entered in this year’s contest. The wines where evaluated by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts over three days, June 19-21, at The Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco. Judging was based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring that the leading wine competition continues to maintain the highest level of integrity and respect. For more information, visit www.sfwinecomp.com. Solis Winery’s award-winning wines are available locally. Guests are encouraged to sample them by personally visiting the winery’s tasting room, located at 3920 Hecker Pass in Gilroy. To learn more, visit www.soliswinery.com.

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About Solis Winery Solis Winery lies in the heart of Santa Clara Valley’s rich winegrowing region. Originally planted by Italian immigrants in the 1920s, the vineyard changed hands in 1980 when the Vanni family purchased the land. Since then, the Vannis have continued to marry tradition with modern technology and art with innovation to produce award-winning wines.

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Monterey County’s 17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration Fifty Monterey County Wineries, Boogie Tunes and Delectable Delights Guarantee an Extraordinary Day Taste wines from more than fifty wineries in Monterey County at the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association’s 17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration, Saturday, August 8 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. at the historic Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Enjoy educational displays, barrel building demonstration by Seguin Moreau Cooperage, bid on items at this extraordinary wine auction and taste local restaurant delicacies while listening to the great sounds of the Dennis Murphy Band. Tickets at $45 in advance (or $50 at the door) are available online, montereywines.org/winemakers_celebration.php. Participating wineries include: Belle Glos, Bernardus Winery, Blackstone Winery, Carmel Road Winery, Carmichael Vintners (CRU),

Chalone, Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Cima Collina, De Tierra Vineyards, DFV Wines/San Bernabe Vineyards, Estancia, Galante Vineyards, Graff Family Vineyards, Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Jekel Vineyards, Joyce Vineyards, Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, La Rochelle, Line Shack Winery, Lockwood Vineyard & Winery, Manzoni Esate Vineyard, Marin’s Vineyard, Mer Soleil, Michaud Vineyard, Mission Trail Vineyards, Monterey Wine Co./Poppy/Cambiata, Morgan Winery, Otter Cove Wines, Paraiso Vineyards, Pelerin Wines, Pessagno Winery, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Ronan Cellars, Scheid Vineyards, Ventana Vineyards and Wente Vineyards. For additional information, visit www.montereywines.org, or call (831) 375-9400.

12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, November 13-15 Escape the ordinary at Monterey Wine Country’s Great Wine Escape Weekend. This annual tradition celebrates Monterey County’s world-class wines and gastronomic delights crafted by nationally recognized chefs during a weekend of unbeatable events. More than fifty acclaimed wineries will showcase their wines, reflecting the quality of the region’s nine distinct American Viticulture Areas. Visit the website for a sneak peek at some of this year’s events www.montereywines.org. Ticket prices begin at $40. Packages, including accommodations, are available from $1655.

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Summer Sizzles in the Santa Cruz Mountains Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Happenings for August

By Laura Ness

August 1, 2, 8 and 9 – Club Cellar Sessions – Burrell School, in the gazebo garden

August is summer’s lazy slow-motion countdown to the craziness of the impending harvest. July’s heat pushes fruit toward maturity, but hopefully, without too many days in excess of 90 degrees, when the vines literally shut down to save their skins. In advance of a heat spell, many vineyards will water more than usual, assuming they have water to spare. Many, like Burrell School, are dry-farmed: the vines tough it out. Excessive heat combined with too little water can severely stress vines. Leaves wilt and turn yellow. The only color you want to see is veraison: where green berries start turning purple. In August, many vineyard managers drop clusters to encourage even ripening and to concentrate fruit flavors by focusing the vine’s energy on fewer bunches. It’s also a time when you don’t want too much moldinducing fog, as you’d rather not spray so close to picking. August is a great time to “Count Down to Harvest” at Burrell School, where you can watch the Chardonnay turn golden and sample grapes and juice as part of their “show and

August 8 and 9 – Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival – Join many local wineries, including Poetic Cellars, at the 10th annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival at Sky Park in Scotts Valley, 10am til 6pm. August 13 – Music in the Mountains – 6:30pm, a benefit for Cabrillo Music Festival at Nestldown. Taste wines from local vintners — great restaurant food pairings, plus chamber music concert, cabrillomusic.org August 15 – Summer BBQ at Poetic Cellars – noon til 5pm with live music, tasty grilled meats and frozen treats from Silver Moon. Fee is $10, complimentary for club members. Enjoy the latest 2006 Petite Sirah and the signature 2006 Mourvedre. Ask about Poetic Cellars’ “Neighborhood Rewards Card.” August 15 and 16th – New release – 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon at Loma Prieta Winery August 23 – Dinner in the Vineyard series – Hunter Hill Winery, featuring a Mixed Summer Grill menu by Michael’s on Main, www.hunterhillwines.com August 25 – Santa Cruz Mountains Winemaker Dinner – Restaurant James Randall featuring wines from Poetic Cellars, Generosa and Big Basin Vineyards. August 25th – Dine with the Winemaker – Viva Restaurant in Los Gatos with Burrell School wines, www.vivalosgatos.com

View of vineyard in late summer – Burrell School

tell” program. You’ll also be able to witness the wonders of veraison at Loma Prieta, where you can grab a glass of 2007 Pinot while you admire the differences in berry and cluster sizes between ripening Cabernet and Pinot. Or head to Hunter Hill, where you can see estate Pinot and Merlot turning deeper hues of garnet and violet, while enjoying a fabulous gourmet dinner in the vineyard on August 23rd. Hopefully, the first Pinot grapes will wait until September to ripen. Summit area fruit should come in ahead of the coastal Saveria vineyard, where Loma Prieta sources its award-winning fruit. Katy from Poetic Cellars will soon be picking Chardonnay from Chestnut Hill and later Pinot from Regan vineyard near the coast. August is a time of waiting and anticipating, but the world doesn’t stand still. There’s plenty going on in the mountains of Santa Cruz! Katy Lovell pours wine for Poetic Cellars

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Wine Estate Gears Up for Wine & Car Enthusiasts During Classic Car Week Dine amongst the vines and view vintage Ferraris at first annual event Chateau Julien Wine Estate has organized week-long festivities to coincide with the region’s popular classic car week August 11-15. A premier Dine in De-Vine event will welcome guests into the vineyard for an authentic wine country dining experience nightly beginning at 6:30 p.m., with vintage cars on display throughout the evening. The Wine Estate will also host the Ferrari’s FCA Vintage Concours on Thursday August 13th, and welcome guests from 1 to 4 p.m. to view the rare collections. Both

events take place amongst the winery’s 16-acre estate of vineyards, chateau and cobble stone courtyards. Effortlessly set tables will line the plush Sangiovese vineyard Tuesday through Saturday evening for the first annual Dine in De-Vine, offering guests a new option for dining during the busy week. Chef Terry N. Teplizky has prepared an inviting, elegant prix fixe Basque menu, with choice of entrée and wine, to be served amongst the vines, followed by a dessert lounge and vintage car display at the chateau. “As longtime fans of the local classic car events, we hope that our evening

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dinners will enable visitors to experience our local wine country after hours and see some rare concours quality cars,” comments Chateau Julien Special Events Director Michele Gogliucci. Featured evening highlights to date include Porsche, early 911S and R Group 1967-1973, and Ferrari. Dine in De-Vine menu selections begin at $47 per person. Learn more about the menu, chef and featured cars on the Chateau Julien website – News & Events. Reservations begin at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Seating is limited so make your reservations early. During the day on August 13, the Wine Estate will also host its first Ferrari FCA Vintage Concours which will be open to the public from 1-4pm. Guests can view over 175 concoursquality Ferraris parked eloquently throughout the Estate, stroll Ferrari-lifestyle booths or indulge in a choice of BBQ, espresso bar, gelato or favorite Chateau Julien wine. Cost: $30/person, admittance fee, parking off-site. The Wine Estate is open daily and is one of the few local wineries that offer tours daily. Located only minutes from the Monterey Peninsula, Chateau Julien Wine Estate offers an exceptional tour experience for groups of all sizes. Chateau Julien Wine Estate is located at 8940 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley. Reservations can be made for both tours or events on-line at www.chateaujulien.com or by calling (831) 624-2600.

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Fine Dining A Locals Favorite in a Tourist Neighborhood by Joy Eaton 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

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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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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 Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 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 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 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 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Open by appointment only Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155 Open by appointment only Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only 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 Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30

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« 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

Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, Ste. B, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x222

Open Mon-Sat10-5

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

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

« 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

Open daily 9:30-6

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136

Open by appointment only

Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327

Open Tue-Sat by appointment

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

Clare 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

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252

Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily by appointment 9-5

di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991

Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3

Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000

Open daily 10-4:30

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 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

Open daily 10-4:30

Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463

Open daily 9-4

Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972

Open daily 10-4

« ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900

Open by appointment only 10-5

J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa

Limited tours and tastings by appointment only

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

Open by appointment only 10-3

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 daily 10-5

« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-6

« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7 Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5

« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment

« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours

Open Daily 10-5

Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704

Open by appointment only

Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770

Open by appointment only

« GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Tasting Fees, Gift Items

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 by appointment only 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

Open daily 9:30-4:30

Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290

Open by appointment only

Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059

Open by appointment only

Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796

Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat

« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

Open daily 10-4

Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700

Open by appointment only

Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620

Open daily 10-5:15

Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760

Open by appointment

« JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed

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 by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment 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 by appointment 10-4

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

Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment 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

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

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 Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710

Open by appointment Open daily 10-4:30

Mon-Sat 10-6

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

Open by appointment

Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4

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

Open by appointment

Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675

Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-6

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

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

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

Open by appointment only 10-4

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

Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295

Open daily 10-5:30

Open daily 10-5

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

Morey Cellars – Napa

« 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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Open by appointment only

Winery open by appointment only Open by appointment only

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

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

Open Wed-Sun 11-4

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

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

Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Open by appointment only

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

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717

Weekends & holidays 10-5

Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600

Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2

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

Open by appointment only Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Open Mon-Sun 11-6

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

Daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587

Open daily by appointment 9-5

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

Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun

Open daily by appointment 10-4

St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305

Open daily by appointment 10-4 Open by appointment

Open daily 10-5

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

Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504

Open daily 10-4:30

Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment

Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575

Open 10-4

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

Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328

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

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment

Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569

Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 $45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing

Open by appointment

Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770

Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659

Open by appointment

« 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 10-4 Mon-Sat by appointment Open by appointment Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment 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

Open Tues-Sat 10-5

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

Open by appointment

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

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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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

Daily 10-5 Open by appointment

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 10-5 Open Mon-Sun 9-4

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

Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188

Open by appointment

Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177

Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581

Open by appointment

Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1

Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809

Open by appointment only

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 by appointment 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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707

Open by appointment Open by appointment only

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267

Open by appointment

Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477

Open daily 11-6

Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700

Open daily 10-4:30

Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027

Open by appointment only

Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804

Open by appointment

« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-3012

Thur-Mon 11-4:30

Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767

Open daily 11-4:30

Open daily 11-7 Open by appointment only

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

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

« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours

Open daily 9-6 Open daily 10-6

Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Open by appointment only

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

« ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606

Open daily 10-4:30

Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091

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

Open by appointment only Open by appointment 10:30-4:30

« 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

Open daily 11-6

Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924

Open daily 11-5

White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516

Open by appointment

« 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

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only

William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310

Open Thu-Mon 11-5

« 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 daily 10-5

« 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 Open by appointment only Open by appointment

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

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

Open by appointment only

« ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 11-4:30 Open by appointment only

Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 « 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 Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420

SONOMA COUNTY Open by appointment only

Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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Open by appointment, 707 688-1174

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

Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)

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

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

Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337

Thu-Tue 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441

Open by appt. 11-4

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 Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg

Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8 Tours & tasting by appointment only

« CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 « 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 « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Picnic Area

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

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

Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662

Adrian Fog – Healdsburg

Sat-Sun 11-5

Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 11-5:30

Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251

Open daily 11-5

« ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed

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

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

Open daily 11-5

« 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

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

Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798

Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816

Open daily 11am-6pm Open daily 10-5

Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177

Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920

Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130

Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930

Open daily 11-5

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

Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188

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

V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573

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

Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Open by appointment only

Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

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

Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839

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

Open daily 11-6 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6

Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012

Open by appointment only

Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210

Open by appointment only

« 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

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822

Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.

Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310

Open by appointment only

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

11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available

Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715

Open daily 11am-6pm Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt.

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« 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 Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645

Open daily by appointment

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

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

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

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

Fri-Mon 11-4

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Mon-Fri 11-4:30

De Loach Vineyards – 2134 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-2255

Open daily 10-4:30

« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378

Open daily 10-5

Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only

Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945

Open by appointment only

« DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Art Exhibits, Tours

Open daily 11-4

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

Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371

Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-4

Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756

Open daily 10-4:30

Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711

Open daily 10:30-5 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm

Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295

Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment

Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299

Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337

Thu-Tue 11-6 (Thu-Mon Winter)

« DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665

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

Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463

Daily 10-5

Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100

Open daily 10-4

Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)

Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 « ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Open daily 11am-6pm Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11am-6pm

Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637

Open daily 11-4:30

F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444

Sat-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only

Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma

Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065

DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460

Open daily 10-5

Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 12-5 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We

Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 « FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5

« FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD 113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222

Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7

Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266

Open daily 10-4:30

Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886

Sat-Sun 11-4

Open daily 11am-6pm Open by appointment only

Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911

Open daily 10:30-6

Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337

Thu-Tue 11-6

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

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712

Open daily 10-4:30

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

House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101

Open daily 11:30-9

Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215

Thu-Sun 11-5

« 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 Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507

Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt. Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.

J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends « J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Picnic Area, Children Welcomed

Tue-Sat 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250

Open by appointment only

Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747

Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30

Kachina – 1083 Vine St #239, Healdsburg; 707 894-2431

Opening soon!

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

Sat Sun 11-4 Fri-Mon 11-5

Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

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

Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462

« 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

« 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

Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200

Open daily 11-4:40

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

Open daily 9-4:30

Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272

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 10-4:30

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

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

Open daily 10:30-4

Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909;

Open daily 11-4

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

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

Open daily 10-5

Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101

Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30

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

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 Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090

Open daily 10-5

Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547

Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Open daily 11am-6pm

Open daily 11-5

Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418

Open by appointment only

« 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

Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244

Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4

« LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK

Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732

Open by appointment only

Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 « LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

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

Open daily 11-5

Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 10-5

Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545

Open by appointment only

« 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 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed)

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6

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

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10:30-5 Call for tasting Open daily 10-5

Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt. recommended

Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499

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

Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148

Open by appointment only

Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399

Open by appointment only

Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882

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

Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333

Open by appointment only

Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032

Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Open Friday by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3

Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401

RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Open daily 11am-6pm

Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960

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 River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130

Open daily 11-4 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5

Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004

Thur-Mo 11-6

Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569

Open daily 11-4:30

Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428

Open Thu-Mon 10-4

Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070 Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9-5

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

Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222

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

« 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

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

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Open 10-4 by appointment

Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372

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

Mietz Cellars – 1345 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7103

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

Open by appointment only Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment

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

Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Open daily 10-5, call for reservations

MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780

Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 11am-6pm Open daily 10-4 Thur-Mo 11-5

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area « SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5 Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5 Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30 Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt Open daily 10-5 « SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2 Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 « SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Sat 12-5 Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-5 « 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 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4 Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt. Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Tantalus – 19320 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 933-5218 Call for tasting information Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4 Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4 Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30 « TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings « TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5 Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Daily 11-5 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4 Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6 Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30 Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5 « VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only 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 Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 « WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30 Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt. Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30

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NORTH CENTRAL COAST ALAMEDA COUNTY A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Open by appointment only Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Mon 12-6 Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227 Open by appointment only Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305 Open by appointment only 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 Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 10:30-6 Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend of each month Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5 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 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 10-6 Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 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 – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Saturday of the month or by appointment Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday Regale – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Open daily Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-6 Open daily 11-5 « 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 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823 3rd Saturday of each month Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 11-5 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 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 12-5 Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700 Open by appointment only SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS 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 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282

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

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

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

CARMEL VALLEY

Tue-Sun 9-8

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

Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues

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

Thur-Mon 11- 6

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

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

Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-0206

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 12-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

« 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 Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777

Tu-Su 12-6 Open daily 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt

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

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt

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

Open daily 11-6

12-4 third weekend of each month Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11

MONTEREY WINERIES

Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2822

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 11-7

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

Special events & by appointment

Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600

Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071

Special events & by appointment

Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609

Open daily 11-7

Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124

Open daily 11-5

Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE

Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Open daily 12-5

Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718

Open by appointment only

P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346

Open by appointment only

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, Soquel; 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

Fri-Sun 12-5

« 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 SALINAS VALLEY

Mon-Sun 11-5

Special events & by appointment

Blackstone Winery – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341

Open daily 11-4

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 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Special Events & by appointment Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5

Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934

Open daily 11-5

« 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 by appointment only Open daily 12-6

Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549

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

Sat-Sun 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4 Fri-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

Open daily 11-5 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5

HOLLISTER

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5

Tue-Sun 11-5

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

Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992

Open by appointment only

San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992

Open daily 12-5

Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144

Mon-Fri 11-4 Sat-Sun 11-5

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt

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

Sat 11-4

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

Open by appointment only

Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717

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

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242

Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 11-5

« 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

Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777

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

Thu-Sun 11-5 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 Special events & by appointment Open daily 11:30-6 Special events & by appointment Open by appointment only Special events & by appointment

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

Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt Open by appointment only

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664

Open daily 10-5 Mon-Fri 10-5 Open daily 11-5 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Open daily 10-6

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5 Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 Call ahead Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only Dunnewood Vnyds – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843 Mon-Thu 8-4 Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957 Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5 Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 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 Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5 Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6 Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt. Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5 Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5 Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5 Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30 Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960 Open daily 11-5 Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment Londer Vineyards – Philo tasting room opening in July Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5 McDowell Valley – 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 Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5 Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5 Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5 Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303 Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5 « ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30 « SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5 Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6

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« Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-6

Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200

Open by appointment only

Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355

Open by appointment only

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 – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201

Mon-Sat 12-4

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 12-5 by appointment

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227

Thu-Sun 11-5

Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165

Wed-Sun 11-5

R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd 12A, Esparto; 530 662-3215

Wed-Sun 11-5

Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680

Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6

Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131

Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120

Fri-Sun 11-5

LIVERMORE VALLEY Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320

Fri-Sun 12-4:30

Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554

Sat-Sun 12-4

Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636

Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4

Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040

Fri-Sun 12-4:30

Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900

Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)

Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156

Open daily 11-4:30 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30

Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838

Fri-Sun 11-5

Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827

Fri-Sun 12-5

Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377

Sat-Sun 12-5

Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246

Fri-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

Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5

Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163

Fri-Sun 10-6

John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE

Thu-Sun 12-6

La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744

Open daily 12-4 Weekends 12-4:30 Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open Daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871

Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8

Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941

Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30

Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434

Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5

Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280

Sat-Sun 12:30-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE

Wed-Sun 11-5:30

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 – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380

Open daily 12-4:30

Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006

Fri-Sun 12-5

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 Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300

Open daily 11-4:30

Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405

Open daily 11-6:30

Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932

Sat-Sun 12-5

White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085

Thu-Mon 12-4:30

Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411

Open by appointment

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 – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150

Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104

Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays

Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307

Fri-Sun 12-5

Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515

Fri-Sun 11-5

Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600

LODI/WOODBRIDGE

Open daily 10-5

Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023

Fri-Mon 10-5

Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6

C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700

Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291

Thu-Sun 11-5

Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384

Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5

Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270

Sat-Sun 12-5

Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238

Wed-Sun 10-4

Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446

Open daily 12-5

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 11-5 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

Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183

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

Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922

Open daily 12-4

Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000

Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment

Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949

Open Thu-Mon 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 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19

M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE

Fri-Sun 11-4

Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554

McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368

Fri-Sun 11-5

Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 10:30-5

Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444

Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455

Open daily 10-5

Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099

Fri-Sun 12-5

Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384

Fri-Sun 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

Thurs-Mon 10-4:30

Open daily 10:30-5:30 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9:30-5 Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838

Open daily 11-6

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 Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758

Open daily 10-5

Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807

Sat-Sun 10-5:30

Open daily 11-5

TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428

Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770 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

Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923

Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only Open daily 1-4 Sat-Sun 11-5

Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment

Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016

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

CALAVERAS COUNTY Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000

Fri-Sun 11-5

VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722

Open daily 11-5

Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157

Daily 11-5

Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO

Open daily 12-5

Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030

Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566

Open daily 12-5

Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750

Sat-Sun 1-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6

Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700

Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5

French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022

Tue-Sun 11-5 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5

Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111

Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5

Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514

Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5

Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299

Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251

Open daily 10-5

Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766

Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441

Open daily 11-5

Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658

Open daily 11-5

Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500

Open daily 11-5

Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817

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

Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290

Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 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

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

Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080

Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30T

Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911

Fri-Sun 12-5

Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949

Open daily 12-5

EL DORADO COUNTY Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094

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 Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522

Fri-Sun 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Wed-Mon 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment

Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474

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

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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 Open daily 11-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5 Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5 Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 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 Sat-Sun 12-5 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5 Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5 Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 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 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.) Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only PLACER COUNTY Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5 Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5 Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4 Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 Open by appointment only Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Open by appointment only

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