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WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-47 Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Downtown Napa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Art & Antiques Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

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SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-63 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67 Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69 Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71 Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-77 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARDS WINE CLUB DETAILS • Membership in Gloria Ferrer’s Cuvée Club is the perfect way to enjoy rare Gloria Ferrer wines year round. Members receive a minimum 20% discount on all wine, clothing and gift purchases in the tasting room or from the on-line store • Each shipment contains two bottles of Gloria Ferrer sparkling or table wines – these wine club shipments are generally comprised of items in limited release or available exclusively through the Sonoma tasting room • Shipments go out in February, May, September and October/November • Members receive advance notice and special discounts on new releases and winery-only selections and exclusive discounts on the rental of the facilities for private parties, dinners or weddings

It has been almost two-and-a-half decades since the Ferrer family, proprietors of the world’s largest producer of sparkling wine (Freixenet SA), purchased 250 acres of prime land in Sonoma’s famed Carneros district. It was there that they planted vineyards with the traditional sparkling wine grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 1986, their stunning state-of-the-art winery, with Spanishstyle architecture and terrace with breath-taking views of the vineyards and hills, opened to the public. The winery was named after José Ferrer’s beloved wife. The winery now has vines on 385 acres in Carneros. They produce a range of sparkling and still wines and with the recent expansion of their vineyard holdings, have added Merlot. Gloria Ferrer is dedicated to the production of wines that reflect the artistry of the winemaker and the marriage of vine to the place. Gloria Ferrer’s still wines are a wonderful complement to the award-winning sparkling wines they have always been known for. The sparkling wines include the Tête de Cuvée labels; Carneros Cuvée, Royal Cuvée, and Brut Rosé. The remainder of the sparkling wine catalog is made up of the Sonoma Brut, Blanc de Noirs, and Blanc de Blancs. To further understand the complexities of making a sparkling wine, a tour of the facility will unlock the secrets of the classic méthode champenoise process. Since 1991, the winery has also produced premium still wines. They currently include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot. In subsequent years additions to the Pinot Noir family included the Jose S. Ferrer, Gravel Knob, and Rust Rock vineyard. These limited-production still wines are created with “a gentle hand,” aged in French oak barrels and bottled with minimal fining and filtration. Visitors can enjoy Gloria Ferrer’s sparkling and table wines, accompanied by a Catalan tapa of roasted and spiced almonds in the expansive tasting room, or outdoors on the Vista Terrace. Wine service is available until 4:45 p.m. daily.

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• Club members also get discounted admission to all events including the annual Catalan Festival and admission to special members-only events A Cuvée Club membership also makes the ideal gift for anyone who appreciates the fine wines of the Carneros.

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Food & Wine Trails Discounts 2009 Wine Cruises up to $1000 Food & Wine Trails, the nation’s largest provider of winery-hosted cruises, has announced discounts and cruise credits of up to $1000 per person for their 2009 series. F&WT is owned by Larry Martin, chosen this year by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as the World’s Top Wine-Tour Travel Specialist. “Wine comes in all prices,” says Martin, “but wine travel has traditionally only been expensive. Our programs offer an alternative, taking enthusiasts to some of the world’s best wine regions at reasonable prices.” F&WT has lowered prices by $1000 per person for new bookings on five cruise departures: The June 24 to July 4 Best of Long Island Cruise hosted by Paumanok Vineyards and Wolffer Estate, the July 4 to July 14 cruise with Franciscan and Simi wineries, the July 14 to July 25 cruise hosted by Napa Valley’s Silenus Vintners, Robert Mondavi’s cruise on September 4 to 16, and the October 5 to 17 cruise hosted by Alexander Valley’s White Oak Vineyards & Winery. This reduces the entry cost of a Food & Wine Trails wine-cruise to $2349 plus tax per person, including airfare, compared to a $6000 cost for a similar-length, land-based program. Cruises sponsored by Chateau St. Jean and St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery in April will receive a $500 onboard cruise credit. The cruises sailing in May that are hosted by Matanzas Creek Winery and Arrowood Vineyards & Winery and the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) will receive a $300 cruise credit. All programs are on the smaller cruiselines of Oceania, Windstar, Silversea and Regent. Each departure includes the normal trappings of a deluxe cruise, such as gourmet meals, deluxe accommodations and nightly entertainment. But unique to Food & Wine Trails, they also include private tastings, seminars and winemaker dinners, as well as optional tours and lunches at top wine estates. Details about all of the discounted cabin fares and cruise credits on Food & Wine Trails 2009 wine-cruises can be found at www.foodandwinetrails.com.

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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

What is residual sugar?

Regardless of whether a wine tastes sweet or dry, just about every wine contains a small amount of unfermented sugar, measured in grams per liter of wine. The sugar comes from the grape juice, which is transformed from a sweet juice as the grapes are crushed, or pressed, to a nearly dry juice during the process of fermentation. The amount of sugar that remains can range from 1 gram per liter of wine to about 25 grams per liter, depending on the wine’s type, style and geographic origin. Some of the world’s greatest sweet dessert wines will have a residual sugar content of around 250 grams per liter, or more. Wines with a residual sugar content of less than 2 grams per liter, which may also be referred to in percentage, or, 0.2%, are considered dry because the average palate will not be able to detect this small amount of sweetness. As the sugar content increases, sweetness still may not be tasted due to other components of the wine that will balance out the sweetness. For example, when a white wine has a high amount of acidity, the acids balance high residual sugar, and therefore make the sugar content seem insignificant. Even big, robust red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, may have a fair amount of residual sugar but it becomes unnoticeable with an equal level of rich fruitiness or tannin, that astringent quality that has a drying effect on the mouth like an over-steeped cup of tea. In some areas of the winemaking world, grapes do not achieve full

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ripeness and therefore do not start out with a lot of sugar in the crushed or pressed juice. Thus, when fermentation quits, and the yeast has converted it all to alcohol, the result is a relatively low level of alcohol in the wine. In some cases this is desirable, in others, not. Sugar may be added to the juice before fermentation begins, laws permitting, in order to achieve a higher final alcohol level. But in most of California, failure to achieve ripeness is usually not a concern and the winemaker controls residual sugar by deciding when to stop fermentation. Stopping fermentation before all the sugar is converted will leave residual sugar in the final product. When you’re in a tasting room and you are told that a wine has residual sugar content, or when you read a wine label that states the wine has a certain amount of residual sugar, don’t automatically think the wine will taste sweet. Good dry wines are balanced with counteracting components that make residual sugar imperceptible but a big contributor to the wine’s drinking pleasure.

Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast Wine Country 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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Wine Garage – Wine Shop ... or Winery? Most readers have learned over the years that some of the best wine-deals in Napa Valley can be found at the Wine Garage in Calistoga. When Todd and Joy Miller moved to Napa Valley in 2001, they were surprised to find that they could hardly find any wines for less than $45 a bottle. Then they went to a dinner party at a winemaker’s home, and were shocked to discover that many winemakers couldn’t afford to drink the wines they made. That’s when the Millers decided to open the first wine shop in Napa Valley that only carried wines under $25 a bottle. So in 2003, Todd Miller swapped his corporate necktie for jeans and boots and started scouring Northern California for great, undiscovered wines to offer at his new wine shop, the Wine Garage in Calistoga. Miller drove the roads less traveled, meeting with winemakers, walking in their vineyards and tasting their grapes, barrel samples and finished wines. The winemakers, tickled to have a real, live wine buyer at their winery, shared stories with Miller over a glass of wine at the dinner table. The Miller’s started a wine club three years ago shipping six bottle shipments for $100. Well, the club was so successful that last year even Rachael Ray heard about it and featured the Wine Garage on her Tasty Travels show on the Wine Country. Way back in 2003, when Todd was getting permits for the store he had a vision of selling wine right from the barrel in half gallon jugs just like they do in France and Italy. To do that he needed an out right winery license and permit. He got them – much to the shock of the local winery folks because that kind of thinking was unheard of in Napa. You can’t be a “winery” and a “wine shop” at the same time in the same place. No. Well actually yes, you can … under the right circumstances. The jug program got delayed due to the success of the wine club but Todd did hire a winemaker and set off trying to find deals on grapes just like he had on case goods. He drove around after harvest and wrote down what vineyards still had fruit on the vine that was unsold. He sought help from his many winemaker and vineyard manager friends. He found deals. He and his winemaker, Massimo Monticelli – a former assistant winemaker at Silver Oak – made some wine. Good wine. Todd found some Cabernet grapes up on Diamond Mountain back in 2006 from a grower that was nervous about a rain storm coming in right during the peak of harvest. He cut a deal. Then he made another deal on some Zinfandel and then later on some Syrah. After 18 months in barrel the wine is ready. Go taste it for yourself, for free. The Cabernet from the Diamond Mountain section of Napa gets very expensive – up to $275 per bottle from one winery – but the vineyard Todd found was across the road from the boundary of the Diamond Mountain AVA and sold for less money because you

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couldn’t put “Diamond Mountain” on the label. The Wine Garage “Hillside” Cab sells for $45. It is yummy, too. Big and rich, dark in the glass, smooth tannins, ripe fruit, chocolate covered coffee beans comes to mind. The Zin and Syrah are equally good and sell for less than the Cab, $30 and $25, respectfully. The jugs are finally coming this February. Two blends are featured, one Bordeaux based (read: Cab) and one Rhone (Syrah) and will be selling for $35 per half gallon jug that you fill yourself from a gas nozzle fabricated in stainless steel. February will also see the release of the Wine Garage white wines made just last harvest in 2008 – a Sauvignon Blanc ($18) and a crazy blend called “Joy Ride” made from Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Muscat – dry yet extremely floral and incredibly unique ($20). Visit Wine Garage at 1026 Foothill Blvd. (Highway 29) in Calistoga; open every day from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (707) 942-5332 or visit the website at www.winegarage.net.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS NAPA VALLEY HH ONGOING Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com HH 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 HH 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 HH ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Wine & Food Pairings 11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing 1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing Peju Province Winery, Rutherford www.peju.com, 800-446-7358 ONGOING Private Tours 707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com $25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville ONGOING Epicurean Explorations RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people $95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch www.goosecross.com Goosecross Cellars, Yountville ONGOING WEEKENDS Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com • Jan 31: Murder Mystery • Feb 7: Moonlight Escape • Feb 7, 21: Murder Mystery • Feb 13-14: Sweetheart Serenade ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org 1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa • Feb 13: The Art of Bellydance • Feb 19: Phillip Glass • Feb 22: Pacific Chamber Symphony ONGOING Live at the Lincoln Theater 707-944-1300, Yountville www.lincolntheater.com • Feb 8: Paula Poundstone • Feb 22: In the Mood • Mar 1: The Smothers Brothers ONGOING Cooking Classes at Napa Valley Culinary Centre Take a fun class & learn easy gourmet “short cuts”, favorite recipes & more & enjoy the flavors of Napa Valley in your own home. Napa 707-603-3250, www.napavalleyculinarycentre.com. ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa www.backroomwines.com • Jan 30: Back Room Blow Out XXX • Feb 6: Wines from Spain • Feb 13: Rhône Valley Wines • Feb 16: Dinner & A Tasting

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ONGOING di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature 707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org Call for particulars • Ongoing through Feb 7: After the Age Reason: New Work by Maria Porges • Feb 21-June 13: (un)Natural HH ONGOING Visitor Program 10am-4:30pm, Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena www.benesserevineyards.com, 707-963-5853 • Limited Production Tastings • Personalized Wine Flights • Private Cellar Tours • Library & Barrel Samplings by appointment HH 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 HH ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting $25 Reserve Wine Seminar Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18 Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre 707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu St. Helena, [email protected], $12.50pp Culinary Institute of America at Greystone ONGOING Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com ONGOING Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets St. Helena, 707-967-0666, $5pp www.adozenvintners.com ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery 888-RMONDAVI (766-6328)x2000 www.robertmondavi.com Call or check website for particulars. • The To Kalon Tour & Tasting • A Guided Tasting • Pleasure in the Glass • The Taste of Wine • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch • Celebrating California Wine & Food • The Essence Tour & Tasting • Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match ONGOING THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS Made in Napa Valley Culinary Centre Taste samples of prepared demos of delicious & easy recipes for entertaing, quick weeknight suppers, grilling techniques and more! 707-603-3250, [email protected] Visit www.madeinnapavalley.com for details. HH ONGOING Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com HH ONGOING Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards 800-726-6136, Calistoga www.sterlingvineyards.com Taste limited release wines at the winery.

H 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 HH 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

HH JANUARY 31 Cabernet Franc Release Party 7-9, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com Peju Winery, Rutherford Celebrate the release with “wild” fare! HH JANUARY 31 Mustard Magic – The Grand Opening Event 16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival 7pm, 707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone St. Helena FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 Behind the Scenes 11am-12pm, 800-231-9116, $30, St. Supéry, Rutherford www.stsupery.com, limited space HH FEBRUARY 6 Welcome Weekend – Jazz & Oysters Event 5-7pm, 800-716-2788x135, $35, $30/members www.domainecarneros.com Domaine Carneros, Napa

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

FEBRUARY 7 26th Anniversary Sun & Stars Auction 5-11pm, 707-967-1984, $100 www.sunandstarsmontessori.org Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena Benefits St. Helena Montessori Family Center

HH 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

FEBRUARY 7 Tank Tasting in the Cellar 2pm, 800-231-9116, $35, St. Supéry, Rutherford www.stsupery.com, limited space Enjoy fresh oysters & hors d’oeuvres!

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

HH FEBRUARY 7 Trilogy Release Celebration 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena

HH 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 HH EVERY SATURDAY Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays at Bennett Lane Winery Calistoga, 707-942-6684, 10am-5pm www.bennettlane.com ONGOING Friday Night Winemaker Events 5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2 JV Wine & Spirits, Napa HH ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 29 Peju Province Winery Art Exhibit 10am-6pm, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com Peju Province Winery, Rutherford HH ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 15 Trees: Perspectives and Interpretations 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com Mumm Napa, Rutherford ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 12 George Hellyer’s Still Lifes Exhibit 10am-5pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 707-968-2203 HH JANUARY 29 – APRIL 27 Peju Winery Art Exhibit 10am-6pm, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com Peju Winery, Rutherford Featuring Don Hatfield, Marina Golden & Betty Jo March

HH FEBRUARY 7 2005 Generations Release Party 800-525-2659, www.raymondvineyards.com Raymond Vineyard, St. Helena HH FEBRUARY 7-8 A Weekend of Fine Art 16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival 707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org Galleries throughout Napa Valley HH FEBRUARY 7 - MARCH 31 Visual Art Competition Exhibit 16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival 707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org St. Supéry, Rutherford HH FEBRUARY 8 Meet the Artists Wine Reception 1-4pm, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com Peju Winery, Rutherford HH FEBRUARY 12-14 Red Hot Valentine’s Day Wine tasting & a decadent treat from the kitchen! 10am-6pm, Peju Winery, Rutherford 800-446-7358, www.peju.com HH FEBRUARY 13 Friday the 13th Winemaker’s Surprise 10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853 www.benesserevineyards.com Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena HH FEBRUARY 14-15 Cabernet & Chocolate Tasting 707-942-5508x202, $12, $20/couple www.summerswinery.com, RSVP Summers Estate Wines, Calistoga HH FEBRUARY 14 Sweethearts Dinner at Peju 7pm, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com Intimate Valentine’s Day 3 course wine dinner

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK HH FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner – All You Need is Love 7pm, $125 Dinner, wine & Beatles inspired music! 800-326-6069x429, www.merryvale.com Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner 6:30pm, 888-354-8885, $175, Paraduxx, St. Helena HH FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Sweetheart Soiree Club Vivant Event, Mumm Napa, Rutherford, $60 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com HH FEBRUARY 14 Chateau Society Valentine’s Day Event 7:30-10pm, 707-257-0101, Domaine Carneros, Napa www.domainecarneros.com HH FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner 6pm, 866-708-9463, $165, www.beringer.com, RSVP The Hudson House, Beringer, St. Helena FEBRUARY 14 A Valentine’s Day Celebration! Romance in the Kitchen, 11am-2pm, $35 www.stsupery.com, St. Supéry, 800-231-9116

SONOMA COUNTY HH ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln 10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley. ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600 • Feb 3: The Ant and the Elephant • Feb 6: An Opinionated Evening with Henry Rollins • Feb 7-8: Symphony Pops My Kind of Broadway • Feb 14-15: American Philharmonic Music for Lovers ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Cenr 707-588-3400, Rohnert Park www.spreckelsonline.com • Through Jan 30-31: Rash Acts • Ongoing through Feb 8: Doubt, a Parable • Feb 6-7: Rash Acts • Feb 14: A Valentine From Kim Nalley

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ONGOING The Center for Performing Arts 707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/perf/ 707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 1 3rd Annual Invitational Art Exhibit 10:30am-6pm, 707-829-8912 www.gratongallery.com, Graton Gallery, Graton ONGOING Winemaker Dinner Series 707-887-3300, $150 www.thefarmhouseinn.com Farmhouse Restaurant, Forestville • Jan 29: Young Winemakers • Feb 12: Pride Mountain Vineyards • Feb 26: Copain Winery HH ONGOING Winemaker Tasting 6-8pm, 707-525-8466, $10 www.winespectrum.com Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa • Feb 10: Dutton-Goldfield Winery • Feb 17: Russian Hill Estate Winery

HH ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 2 HGTV Dream House Tours 9am-5pm, 707-537-3812, $20 Reserve tickets at Ledson Hotel, Sonoma Benefits The Harmony Foundation for Children HH ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134 ONGOING Sonoma Film Institute 707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park • Jan 29-30: Russian Ark • Feb 5: Father and Son • Feb 6: Hud • Feb 12-13: An Autumn Afternoon HH ONGOING Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059 Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com HH ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm 707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp

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ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 1 Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets Its Maker 707-939-7862, wwwsvma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma

HH FEBRUARY 13 Valentine’s Day Dinner – Club Member Event 6:30-10pm, $150, Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258

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

HH JANUARY 27-28 Wine 101 Classes 6-7pm, 707-525-8466, $40, www.winespectrum.com Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa Includes a bottle of white or red wine. • Jan 27: California Classics • Jan 28: International Stars

FEBRUARY 13-14 Sonoma Wine Country Valentine’s Dinner 6-9pm, 707-283-2900 Sheraton Sonoma County, Petaluma

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com HH ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings 10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 $5 tasting fee covers the pairing!

FEBRUARY 1 The San Francisco Starlight Orchestra 1-5:30pm, 707-328-0939, www.tradjass.org Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa Live Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance FEBRUARY 4 Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Featuring Landmark Vineyards 6:30pm, 707-939-2467 www.fairmont.com, RSVP Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

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

HH FEBRUARY 7 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasy 1-4pm, 800-474-9463, $40, $35/members www.rodneystrong.com Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

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

FEBRUARY 7 Paws for Love 10th Anniversary 6-10pm, 707-857-3499, $30/adv, $40 www.pawsforlove.info Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa

HH EVERY FRIDAY Complimentary Wine Tasting at Flamingo Hotel 5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille features Sonoma County wines 707-545-8530, 800-848-8300 Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com HH ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH FEBRUARY Estate Olive Oil Tasting & Pesto Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 707-833-2300, VJB Cellars, Kenwood www.olivefestival.com, www.vjbcellars.com ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 1 Artists Showcase 1 11am-5pm, 707-431-1970, Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Tour & Taste at The Olive Press Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 707-939-8900, www.theolivepress.com The Olive Press, Sonoma, www.olivefestival.com HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Olive Festival Martini Sonoma Valley Olive Festival www.olivefestival.com , www.amigoscantina.com Amigos Grill & Cantina, Sonoma, 707-939-0713 HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Cellar Door Complimentary Tasting Sonoma Valley Olive Festival www.olivefestival.com, www.sonomacellardor.com Cellar Door Tasting Room, Sonoma, 707-938-4466 HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Tasting Room Sampling Sonoma Valley Olive Festival www.olivefestival.com, www.viansa.com Viansa Winery & Marketplace, Sonoma, 800-995-4740

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HH FEBRUARY 13-15 Romantic Rendezvous Wine Country Weekend 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com Ferrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg FEBRUARY 13-16 Cloverdale Citrus Fair 707-894-3992, www.cloverdalecitrusfair.org Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds, Cloverdale HH FEBRUARY 14 Wine Club Valentine’s Day Dinner 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com Wilson Winery, Healdsburg, Barrel Club Shipment FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance 5pm, Villa Chanticleer, Healdsburg www.locallovefoundation.org, 707-696-4171 FEBRUARY 14 Chocolate & Cheese Event 10am-4:30pm, 707-823-3040, free Graton Ridge Cellars, Sebastopol

HH FEBRUARY 14 Love at First Sip Valentine’s Day Party 707-537-3823, RSVP, www.ledson.com, $250/couple FEBRUARY 7 20th Annual Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Festival Ledson Castle, Kenwood 5:45pm, 707-544-5575, $55 FEBRUARY 14 Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Valentine Food & Wine Pairing FEBRUARY 7 2-5pm, 707-938-8822, $70/members, $95 24th Annual Sweetheart Ball www.nicholsonranch.com 5:30pm, 707-938-8544, $150 Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma Valley of the Moon Boys & Girls Club, Sonoma HH FEBRUARY 14 FEBRUARY 7 Olives are for Lovers Chowder Day Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 11am-3pm, 707-875-3866, free 707-256-1472, www.buenavistacarneros.com Sonoma Coast Visitors Center, Bodega Bay www.olivefestival.com, RSVP, $125 FEBRUARY 6-7 Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival HH FEBRUARY 14 707-484-6438, www.healdsburgsteelheadfest.org Valentine Winery Dinner • Feb 6: Steelhead Reception & Gala Dinner 6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx255 Hotel Healdsburg & Dry Creek Kitchen www.stfranciswinery.com, $165, $132/club • Feb 7: Festival, 10am-4pm, Healdsburg Plaza St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa • Feb 8: Festival, Don Clausen Fish Hatchery, Lake Sonoma HH FEBRUARY 14-15 FEBRUARY 7-8 Sonoma County Orchid Show & Sale 10am-5pm, 707-887-2412, $7 Santa Rosa Veterans Building, Santa Rosa HH FEBRUARY 13 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Featuring Ferrari-Carano 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com The Bay View Restaurant Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay HH FEBRUARY 13 4th Annual Vinolivo Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 7-10pm, 707-935-0803, $65/adv, $75/door www.sonomavalleywine.com, www.olivefestival.com Lodge at Sonoma, Sonoma Grand finale of the festival! HH FEBRUARY 13 Wine Club Chocolate & Zin Pickup Party 707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg

Don Landis Presents An Olive Odyssey Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 866-522-8683, www.jacuzziwines.com Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Sonoma www.olivefestival.com HH FEBRUARY 14-15 Olive Festival Finale Celebration Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 707-942-4030, www.clinecellars.com Cline Cellars, Sonoma, www.olivefestival.com HH FEBRUARY 14-15 Olive & Olive Oil Sampling Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 888-433-6555, www.familywines.com www.olivefestival.com, Family Wineries, Kenwood HH FEBRUARY 14-15 Now That’s Amore Weekend Sonoma Valley Olive Festival 707-833-2300, www.vjbcellars.com VJB Cellars, Kenwood, www.olivefestival.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK HH FEBRUARY 14-15 President’s Day Open House 11am-5pm, 707-833-4134x5258 www.chateaustjean.com, $10, $15/reserve tasting Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood FEBRUARY 14-15 Valentine’s Weekend Open House 11am-4pm, 707-933-9753 www.sojourncellars.com, free Sojourn Cellars Tasting Salon, Sonoma

LAKE/MENDOCINO EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Buford & Brown Yappy Hour Wine tasting with your dog! 1-3pm The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, 707-744-878 ONGOING Classic Concerts by the Lake Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE • Feb 7: Josh Turner ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 8 Legendary Prints of the Southwest 707-467-2836, www.gracehudsonmuseum.org Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 1 (THURS-SUN) With Love From Mendocino 707-937-2486, Art exhibit Mendocino Arts Center, Mendocino FEBRUARY 1 Superbowl Party 2:30pm, 707-937-0511, free Mendocino Hotel, Mendocino FEBRUARY 2 Broadcast Legends of Radio 707-937-5818, www.MendocinoArtCenter.org Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino FEBRUARY 6 Meet the Winemakers: Dennis Malber & Kaj Ahlmann of Six Sigma 6-9pm, 707-275-2244, www.bluewingsaloon.com Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake FEBRUARY 7 A Sea-to-Table Ultimate Experience 7am-4pm, 707-937-0511, $125, $200/couple Mendocino Hotel, Mendocino FEBRUARY 14 9th Annual Open House & Open Studios Tour 12-4pm, free, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino www.MendocinoArtCenter.org, 707-937-5818 FEBRUARY 14 Wine & Chocolate 12-4pm, 707-262-1611, $35/adv, $40 Mt. Konocti Growers, Lakeport FEBRUARY 14 Open House & Open Studios Tour 12-4pm, 800-653-3328, free www.mendocinoartcenter.org Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino HH FEBRUARY 21-22 2009 International Alsace Varietals Festival 707-895-WINE, www.avwines.com Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville

NORTH CENTRAL COAST MARIN COUNTY ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 The Lion in Winter 415-454-6422, The Belrose Theatre, San Rafael

ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael 415-499-6800, www.marincenter.org • Jan 30-Feb 1: Gem Faire • Jan 31: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley • Feb 6: Kodo • Feb 7: Pilobolus • Feb 9, 12: Marin Speakers Series, Andrew Weil • Feb 13: Russian National Ballet, Swan Lake • Feb 15: The Art of Bellydance FEBRUARY 22 Academy Awards Party 4:30pm, 415-924-4511, www.larktheater.net, $75 Lark Theater, Larkspur

SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING Wednesday Sunset Sessions 5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 14 Not A Genuine Black Man 800-838-3006, www.themarsh.org The Marsh, San Francisco FEBRUARY 3 El Molino Rutherford Napa Valley Wine Dinner Tasting & Dinner with Lily & Jon Berlin, $140 415-955-5574, [email protected] Campton Place, San Francisco FEBRUARY 5-6 Iranian Literary Arts Festival 415-550-7606, www.thetranslationproject.org Fort Mason Center, San Francisco FEBRUARY 5-19 11th Annual SF Indie Film Fest 415-820-3907, www.sfindie.com Castro Theatre, San Francisco FEBRUARY 7 Giants Annual Winter FanFest 10am, 415-972-2000, www.sfgiants.com AT&T Park, San Francisco Explore the park, meet favorite players & more! FEBRUARY 7 Chinese New Year Parade 5:15pm, 415-982-3071, www.chineseparade.com Chinatown, San Francisco FEBRUARY 7 Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt 4:30-9pm, 415-564-9400 www.sftreasurehunts.com Begins at Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco FEBRUARY 7-8, 14-15 Woo at the Zoo 415-753-7080, www.sfzoo.org, $75 San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco FEBRUARY 10 Corison Napa Valley Tasting Seminar & Dinner 415-955-5574, [email protected] Campton Place, San Francisco, $190 FEBRUARY 11 Gundlach Bundschu Happy Hour & Wine Club Pick-up Party 5:30-7:30pm, 866-467-9475, www.gunbun.com, RSVP The Old Ship Saloon, San Francisco FEBRUARY 11-16 Tulipmania 415-705-5500, www.pier39.com, Pier 39 FEBRUARY 13-15 California International Antiquarian Book Fair 800-454-6401, www.sfbookfair.com Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco FEBRUARY 14 How We First Met 8pm, 415-392-4400, $22-$35, www.howwefirstmet.com Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONTEREY BAY AREA ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel 831-620-2048, Carmel • Feb 6: TAGI • Feb 16: Monterey Symphony, Concert Four ONGOING Live Music at KRML Radio The Eastwood Building, Carmel www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 • Feb 7: Charles Dotson Concert • Feb 14: Sony Holland Valentine’s Night Special ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 29 Rain Forest Weekends 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Winemaker Wednesdays Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series 6-8pm, 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com Bargetto Winery, Soquel ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts 4-8pm, 831-649-6690, Monterey ONGOING TUESDAYS Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard 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 SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Open for Tasting 11am-4pm, 408-842-9197 $10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members www.martinranchwinery.com Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19, 26 Time for Wine 5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com Clos LaChance, San Martin FEBRUARY 7 Rose Pruning Demonstration 11am-1pm, 888-648-9463, www.bernardus.com, $20, Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley FEBRUARY 7 Valentine Wine Festival – The Groove Kings $20, $10/members, Kirigin Cellars, Gilroy 408-847-8827, www.kirigincellars.com FEBRUARY 7-15 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 800-541-9091, www.pebblebeach.com Various courses in Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach

FEBRUARY 13 – MARCH 8 Waiting for Lefty 831-624-1531, www.cetstaffplayers.org Indoor Forest Theatre, Carmel FEBRUARY 14 Monterey Symphony 831-624-8511, www.montereysymphony.org Sherwood Hall, Salinas FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com, Clos LaChance

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HH EVERY FRIDAY Wine Dinners at Café Garré Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine with locally grown & produced ingredients. Garré Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine Cave Tasting Experience 1 & 3pm, RSVP, $20, Wente Vineyards, Livermore www.wentevineyards.com/caves, 925-456-2405

FEBRUARY 14 Sweetheart Saturday 408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.com Fortino Winery, Gilroy

ONGOING Bankhead Theatre Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center 925-373-6800, Livermore FEBRUARY 14 www.livermoreperformingarts.org Valentine’s Passport • Jan 30-31: Guys & Dolls River Road Wine Trail, www.riverroadwinetrail.com • Feb 1, 6-8: Guys and Dolls Visit 12 vintners along Monterey’s River Road! $25 • Feb 14: Winter Landscape, Summer Romance • Feb 15: Punch Brothers SOUTH BAY HH FEBRUARY 7-8 Vineyard Valentines 11am-5pm, 408-867-7116, www.cgv.com Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Saratoga Red wine paired with home-baked brownies! FEBRUARY 14 Wine & Chocolate Pairing 11am-4pm, 408-354-6150x21 www.testarossa.com, $10 Testarossa Vineyards, Los Gatos FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner 6:30pm, 408-354-6150x21, www.testarossa.com Testarossa Vineyards, Los Gatos

SAN MATEO COUNTY ONGOING ENO-Versity Wine Classes 650-712-7000, www.ritzcarlton.com ENO Tasting Room The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay • Feb 7: Darioush Winery • Feb 21: Frias Family Vineyards

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ONGOING Sierra Railroad 209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com • Feb 7, 28: Sunset Dinner Train • Feb 13, 27: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater • Feb 14: Valentine’s Dinner • Feb 15: Sunday Brunch FEBRUARY 5-8 The Sounds of Mardi Gras 559-292-3999, Radisson Hotel, Fresno FEBRUARY 14 Chinese New Year Parade 559-441-7915, www.fresno-chinatown.com Chinatown, Fresno

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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 6-9pm, 925-456-2400, $125/couple www.wentevineyards.com The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore EVERY SUNDAY Sunset Suppers 4:30-5:30pm, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, 925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com, Livermore ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY Dine at the Restaurant & Golf for Free 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore FEBRUARY 5 Truffles, Tidbits & Wine Tasting 6-9pm, $25/adv, $30, Downtown Pleasanton www.pleasantondowntown.net, 925-484-2199x4# FEBRUARY 13 Cabernet & Chocolate Pairing 12-5pm, $5, McGrail Vineyards, Livermore www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-373-6214 HH FEBRUARY 13-14 Valentine’s Dinner with Live Violinist 6 & 8:30pm seatings, 925-371-8200 www.garrewinery.com, $125/couple Garré Winery, Livermore FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu 5-9pm, 925-456-2450 www.wentevineyards.com The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore FEBRUARY 14 Red Wine Valentine Barrel Tasting 12-5pm, 510-582-9900 www.chouinard.com, $10 Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley FEBRUARY 14-16 26th Annual Barrel Tasting 12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore www.fenestrawinery.com, 925-447-5246 FEBRUARY 14-16 New Wine Release – 2005 Quixotic 12-6pm, 925-456-9463, free www.johnchristophercellars.com John Christopher Cellars, Livermore FEBRUARY 15 Romance, Wine & Chocolate 12-3pm, 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com The Event Center & Vineyard Tasting Room Wente Vineyards, Livermore

EL DORADO COUNTY FEBRUARY 7 Chef Teal Trilolo of Sierra Rizing Bakery 5:30-6:45pm, 530-295-1833, $45, $40/members www.davidgirardvineyards.com, RSVP David Girard Vineyards, Placerville FEBRUARY 9 Bridal Fair 530-672-6968, www.sognowinery.com Sogno Winery, Shingle Springs FEBRUARY 13 Jodar Vineyards Winemaker Dinner 530-626-8045, www.zacharyjacques.com 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com Zachary Jacques Restaurant, Placerville FEBRUARY 14 Sweets For Your Sweetie 12-4pm, $15, Boeger Winery, Placerville 800-655-2634, www.boegerwinery.com FEBRUARY 14-15 Annual Soup’s On 800-306-3856, www.eldoradowines.org Sierra Vista Winery, Placerville FEBRUARY 14-16 Presidential Port Weekend 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com Jodar Vineyards & Winery, Placerville

AMADOR COUNTY 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 FEBRUARY 14-15 Behind the Cellar Door Visit 30 Amador wineries! 10am-4pm Amador Vintner’s Association 888-655-8614, www.amadorwine.com

CALAVERAS COUNTY ONGOING Hotel Leger 209-286-1401, www.hotelleger.com, Mokelumne Hill •Feb 14: Between the Sheets Romantic Writing Workshop FEBRUARY 1 Superbowl Sunday Chili Cookoff 209-728-3444, Murphys Historic Hotel, Murphys FEBRUARY 6 Girls’ Night Out 7-10pm, $35, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 FEBRUARY 7 Cooking Class: Beginner’s Basic Wine Essentials 1-2:30pm, $20, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 FEBRUARY 8 Cooking Class: Healthy Cooking 11am-4pm, $75, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 FEBRUARY 14 Murphys Art Walk 4-7pm, www.gocalaveras.com, Downtown Murphys FEBRUARY 14 Valentine Sweethearts’ Dinner 6:30pm, $75, Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 FEBRUARY 14-15 President’s Wine Weekend Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, 866-806-WINE www.calaveraswines.org, 25 tasting rooms! Barrel samples, food/wine pairing & more!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK NEVADA COUNTY ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 15 Flower Drum Song Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 530-273-6362, www.catsweb.org Nevada Theatre, Nevada City FEBRUARY 7-8 Futures Weekend 1-4pm, 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley FEBRUARY 21-22 Mardi Gras Celebration Sat, 8pm-midnight: ball • Sun, 2-4pm: parade 530-265-2692, www.downtownnevadacity.com Miners Foundry, Nevada City

SACRAMENTO VALLEY ONGOING Sacramento River Train 800-866-1690, Sacramento www.sacramentorivertrain.com •Jan 31: Dinner Train •Feb 7, 21: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater •Feb 8, 22: Sunday Brunch •Feb 13-14: Valentine’s Weekend Dinner & Dance

ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org U.C. Davis, Davis •Feb 1: Ives Quartet •Feb 4: Kodo •Feb 6: Cinderella •Feb 8: Causeway Band Festival Performance •Feb 13: Munich Symphony Orchestra, All Beethoven Program •Feb 14: Punch Brothers •Feb 17: Tango Fire •Feb 18: Phillip Glass JANUARY 31 Winter Wine & Food Fest 916-437-0206x215, www.makeawish-sacto.org Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento

SOLANO COUNTY FEBRUARY 6-8 San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival 7am-5pm, 707-557-9816, Mare Island, Vallejo www.sfflywayfestival.com FEBRUARY 7-8 Wine Country Artists 12-4pm, 707-745-5312 Ledgewood Creek Winery, Fairfield

LODI/WOODBRIDGE ONG0ING Hutchins Street Square 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com •Feb 8: Central Valley Youth Symphony, Honoring Our Seniors Through Music •Feb 13: Smooth Jazz Series

FEBRUARY 7 A Celebration of Chinese New Year through Music 3pm-midnight, 916-731-5777, www.sacys.org Sacramento Community Center, Sacramento

ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 31 Gallery Showcase: Artists’ Choice 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

FEBRUARY 7-8 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival 916-442-5189, www.sacjff.org Crest Theatre, Sacramento

FEBRUARY 3-28 Joie de Vivre! Works by Janette Jones 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

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FEBRUARY 6-8 Lodi Home & Garden Show 10am-5pm, 209-941-1880 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi FEBRUARY 6 Opening Reception, Joie de Vivre! Works by Janette Jones 6-8:30pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi www.KnowltonGallery.com, 209-368-5123 FEBRUARY 7 Clements Buckaroos 4th Annual Crab Feed 6pm, 209-447-4698 Lockford Springs Golf Course, Lodi FEBRUARY 7-8 Absolute Beginners 10:30am-3:30pm, 209-368-5123 www.KnowltonGallery.com, $175 Knowlton Gallery, Lodi 2 day workshop with Gill Dellinger HH FEBRUARY 14-15 12th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend 11am-4pm, 209-365-0621, $35/adv, $45 www.lodiwineandchocolate.com www.lodiwine.com Visit participating Lodi wineries!

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SUNCE WINERY Philosophically Eclectic by Richard Paul Hinkle

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et’s see. The subject is a philosopher at heart who loves nothing better than coming up with new varietals to assay each vintage. The writer is a philosopher at heart who loves nothing better than coming up with a new and different story to write each issue (he blames old age and ADD). The marriage made in heaven? At least one made via Croatia and Portugal. (The writer is half Portuguese.) “I grew up in Croatia, in the small fishing village of Sucuraj, on the northern tip of the island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea,” says Suncé owner/winemaker Frane Franicevic. “That’s on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, and I helped my father pick grapes and olives for as long as I can remember. My parents made wine for the family, but my grandparents were in the trade. They had a boat – there is a painting of it [pointing to the wall behind the tasting counter] – with no motor, just oars, to take barrels of wine to market. It was hard work, but satisfying.” Franicevic is much more than satisfied these days to be able to make wine at his Olivet Road winery (on the west side of Santa

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Rosa). When he was 17 the family moved to Louisiana, where an uncle ran a shrimp boat a la Forrest Gump. When the uncle was killed in a tragic accident, Frane and his father took over the boat for a couple of years. Frane then attended West Georgia University, where he earned a BS and an MS in psychology, then moved to San Francisco to take his PhD in East-West Philosophy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. “I practiced hypnotherapy here in Santa Rosa – it’s a great way to open one’s receptivity to healing – but was always making wine at home.” In 1991 he founded One World Winery out on Piner Road (just around the corner from his present location). For a short time there was also a second winery location in Sebastopol. A few years later his wife and coowner, Janae, put together a business plan that led to their move, in 1998, to the new location on Olivet Road, a quarter mile north of DeLoach. It is a cozy spot set among yellow-walled buildings, including a small, intimate tasting room. Picnic tables and chairs overlook a bocce ball court (“a game played not just in Italy, but all through the Mediterranean”), and a basketball goal has

been set up at the north end of the parking lot. Three acres of Dijon clone Pinot Noir are planted out back. “I always like to try and find one or two new varietals to try each vintage,” says the eclectically minded Frane with a merry twinkle covering his entire visage. “This year I made Tempranillo and Mourvèdre for the first time, and added a Port. We make five to ten thousand cases each year, and sell most of it direct – from the tasting room, through our wine club and online. We have a very good presence on the web. Actually, we just signed on with a distributor for five states in the northeast, including New York and New Jersey.” The joy that this intelligent, questing gentleman brings to the table is evident in his wines, which consistently show verve and a commitment to stylistic range. (When you visit the tasting room, pay extra attention to the harbor painting in the left corner behind the tasting counter. That’s where Frane grew up. The family house is just right of center.) Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Russian River Valley, Shanti Vineyard ($15): Full floral nose, with rose petal hints and bright, grassy

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE fruit in the middle and in the finish. Seafood. Pinot Grigio 2008 Mendocino, Nelson Vineyard ($20): Mint and grass in the nose, with lychee nut, chalk and talc in the finish. The mineral notes are classic. Shellfish. Viognier 2007 Mendocino, Nelson Vineyard ($19): Violets and lilac aromas, with hints of grass and butter in the middle. Fluid texture and tangy spiciness. Picnic time. Chardonnay 2007 Russian River, Baker Vineyard, Barrel Fermented ($20): Peach and butter, followed by ripe apple and oak toast. Round and fleshy. Pork in a peach sauce. Pinot Noir 2004 Russian River, Zora’s Estate ($42): Rich, oily texture, with black cherry and rare filet mignon meatiness; rose petal and graham oakiness. Prime rib, rare. Barbera 2006 Lake County, St. Olaf Vineyard ($20): Beefsteak tomato, plum and pomegranate. Picnic, with the pastrami sandwich. Zinfandel 2006 Russian River, Olivet Road ($26): Zesty black pepper and raspberry that is alive and kicking. Sharp cheddar cheese beside a roaring fire in the winter. Les Trois Amis 2005 ($65): A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot, this is smoky, with strawberry, cassis, tobacco and green bean. Rare roast beef. Barbera Port 2006 Lake County, St. Olof Vineyard ($35): Sweet blueberry and plum fruit that is so perfectly balanced as to take your breath away. Dark chocolate, sharp cheeses. Yum. Suncé Winery is located at 1839 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; open daily 10:30-5; online at www.SunceWinery.com; phone (707) 526-9463.

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DAVID BLAKELY Old Faithful Geyser by Charles Neave Long before the first Spanish explorer wandered into the Napa Valley, eons before the first grape rootstock was planted, there was the Old Faithful Geyser just north of Calistoga. For some insight into this natural phenomenon we spoke with David Blakeley, who has been the manager of the facility for just over five years..

1. How hot is the water coming out of the geyser? 350 degrees F

2. Why do your Tennessee Fainting Goats faint? It is caused by a genetic disorder called myotonia.

3. Who loves the geyser more, kids or adults? I think everybody loves it.

4. Does the geyser ever just shut down for an hour or two? Sometimes – it is usually an indication that there is going to be an earthquake – but it is pretty rare.

5. How far up does the geyser shoot? Between 80 and 100 feet, but that will vary according to rainfall. Less rainfall means longer intervals but longer and more frequent eruptions.

6. Do you get a lot of people using your picnic grounds? Yes. Unless it’s raining.

7. What else do you like to do in the area, when you’re not here? My personal favorite is to cruise out to the coast.

8. How many other ‘Old Faithful’ geysers are there in the world? Three total. Ours, the one in Yellowstone and one in New Zealand.

9. Do you ever get tired of watching the people that visit? No.

10. If you weren’t doing this, what would you like to do? Be rich. But to be honest I am very happy doing this and I can’t see myself doing anything else. The grounds at Old Faithful Geyser are open to the public daily (including holidays) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga. For more information, call (707) 942-6463 or look on their website at www.oldfaithfulgesyer.com.

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Clos Du Val Consistently Produces Remarkable Wine

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If you look up the word “consistency” in good ol’ MerriamWebster, you just might find a picture of a Clos Du Val label. It’s not easy producing great wine year in and year out, especially over the course of 35 years. But Clos Du Val has done just that, largely as the result of consistency in its leadership, with founder and owner Bernard Portet still shepherding the familiar brown label to new heights; and in the cellar, with winemaker John Clews crafting worldclass wines for ten harvests now. Back in the early 1970s when Mr. Portet founded Clos Du Val, he saw the potential in both the Stags Leap District and Carneros. So the winery purchased 150 acres in the Stags Leap District to plant Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other Bordeaux varietals, and another 180 acres of rolling hills in the Carneros District to plant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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Clos Du Val has always kept its focus squarely on the handful of varietals grown in their estate vineyards, honing the style of each to perfection over the years. And so Clos Du Val’s wines are remarkable not just for their consistent quality, but also for their consistent style. These are wines that hit the ideal yet delicate balance between drinkable now and still age worthy; fruit and oak; food-friendly and still delicious on their own. That all adds up to a must stop at the Clos Du Val tasting room, where serious wine-tasting gives way to a playful and eclectic assortment of Wine Country trinkets for those inclined to shop. But first, the wines. Clos Du Val produces three tiers of wine: the Classics, which are available nationally in major markets; and Reserve and Estate wines, which are produced in very limited quantities and available almost exclusively at the winery. The tasting room offers a regular tasting with the Classics, and a Reserve tasting featuring some of the more exclusive wines. Lucky for visitors to the winery, owner Bernard Portet has fastidiously socked away wine from every vintage, enabling the tasting room

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to feature library wines every day. The winery is currently showcasing the 1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. At the time 1998 was not considered a great year in Napa Valley, but this Cabernet Sauvignon is showing beautifully, maintaining its youthfulness but marked by its elegance and depth. The winery has a nice selection of merchandise available for shoppers, including logo clothing, books, and other souvenirs (see if you can resist the Clos Du Val logo yo-yo). Visitors are welcome to take a stroll through the demonstration vineyard, in which each row of Merlot is presented using a different trellising technique. The winery has a lovely terrace for picnics, as well as pétanque courts (the French version of bocce ball) for visitors to enjoy. Visit Clos Du Val at 5330 Silverado Trail, 3.2 miles south of Yountville Cross and 1.4 miles north of Oak Knoll Avenue. The Clos Du Val tasting room is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.

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Enjoy Calistoga Cellars’ Wines in Downtown Calistoga by Michelle J. Baker

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alistoga Cellars made a splash at the end of 2007 when the boutique producer opened its new tasting room near Calistoga’s hot corner, at Lincoln Avenue and Washington Street. Visitors can swing by the tasting room for a flight, glass or bottle of the winery’s award-winning wines, all while enjoying the charming backyard patio. Calistoga Cellars got its start in 1996, when Managing Partner and Napa Valley winegrower Roger Louer talked to some of his fraternity brothers from Iowa State University about becoming partners in a boutique Napa Valley winery. Many of his Delta Sigma Phi brothers jumped at the opportunity and before he knew it, Roger had lined up 40 partners to join him in launching Calistoga Cellars. The group purchased a property on Tubbs Lane in Calistoga, and ultimately released its first vintage in 2000. With Calistoga Cellars, the partners set out to produce delicious, approachable yet still distinctly Napa Valley wines, all set at prices guided by their Midwestern sensibilities. For visitors that means some of the best values available from the Napa Valley appellation. And, the winery’s deals get even better when

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you consider the benefits of their Partner’s Club – buy a case of wine, mixed or all the same, and get 30% off, and shipping is included. Club members are entertained at events throughout the year on the property’s Blossom Creek House, which is famous for being featured in the 1995 film “Nine Months.” Veteran winemaker Barry Gnekow has been making the wine at Calistoga Cellars since 2000. Gnekow spent 20 years at J. Lohr in the Central Coast before striking out on his own as a consultant, and now he makes wine for a select handful of clients. At Calistoga Cellars, Gnekow has the luxury of using 100% Napa Valley grapes, which he transforms into wines that are consistently balanced and delectable. The 2007 Sauvignon Blanc ($16) is ripe and delicious, eschewing any varietal greenness for a more sippable style, but count it in as perfect foil for lighter entrees. True to its Napa Valley roots, the 2007 Chardonnay ($20) boasts notes of pineapple and melon, with a long-lasting toasty vanilla finish. On the red side, Calistoga Cellars’ Zinfandel is a perennial favorite. The current vintage

(2005), despite its limited availability, is being featured on the wine lists of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse nationally. Finally, in Napa Valley you have to make great Cab, and Calistoga makes not one but two great Cabs, including a Reserve from Roger Louer’s own St. Helena vineyard. Calistoga Cellars is an easy stop before or after heading for a meal in Calistoga. Stop by the Calistoga Cellars tasting room at 1371 Lincoln Avenue, which is open (no appointment necessary) from Wednesday through Saturday from noon until 5 p.m.

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Come See the 2009 HGTV Dream Home in Sonoma Tours announced – Proceeds to Benefit Ledson Harmony Foundation for Children HGTV and Steve Ledson announced the start of public tours of the 2009 HGTV Dream Home located in the historic Wine Country town of Sonoma. Winemaker/developer and philanthropist Steve Ledson, a fifth-generation Sonoman, built the 2009 Dream Home for HGTV. Tours will be held daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through March 2, 2009. The last tour of the day will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the tours are $20 per person ages four and up and are available only by reservation. Children under three will be admitted free, but must be carried by an adult. To make reservations, call (707) 537-3812. All tickets are to be picked up at the Ledson Hotel, 480 First Street East, Sonoma at least one hour prior to your scheduled tour time. Guests will then ride a shuttle to the HGTV Dream Home a few miles away. No shoes are allowed in the

home and booties will be provided. Tours have limited handicapped accessibility and may be cancelled due to inclement weather. All proceeds from the HGTV Dream Home 2009 tours benefit the Harmony Foundation for Children. The Harmony Foundation for Children exists to break down the barriers between need and assistance by providing direct financial support to at-risk or in-need youth whose record of personal responsibility, dedication and achievement is imperiled by circumstances or events beyond

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their control. In particular the Harmony Foundation for Children works to enhance philanthropy and strengthen our sense of community by providing help to those underprivileged children whose own families cannot. To date, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been donated by the Harmony Foundation to deserving individuals and organizations. The foundation is funded through the Ledson family direct donations, individual public donations and Ledson family sponsored fund-raising events. The Harmony Foundation for Children acknowledges former San Francisco 49ers great Dwight Clark and two of the entertainment industry’s most prominent artists, Michael McDonald and Jeff Bridges as inaugural benefactors. One of the most successful consumer promotions in cable TV history, the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway involves sponsorship from several national advertisers.

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Mustard Magic This year marks the fifteenth season of the Napa Valley Mustard Festival. During the months of February and March, experience “Sensational Seasons of Wine Country Events” beginning with Mustard Magic – The Grand Opening Event, on Saturday, January 31st. The red carpet rolls out for food and wine enthusiasts who revel in enchanting surroundings while sampling world-class wines. Live music, visual arts, tableau scenes, plus silent and live auctions all contribute for one unforgettable evening. Napa Valley’s most creative and extravagant gathering of the year is well attended and often sells out, so make plans to participate now. Call (707) 938-1133 or visit www.mustardfestival.org.

Freestone Fog Imagine what residents thought when hearing that a big Napa winery was coming to bucolic Freestone. This is a blink-and-youmiss-it hamlet at the start of the Bohemian Highway, once probably home to more sheep than people, where all the news of the town can be heard over a cup of coffee at the bakery on Saturday morning. So, wisely, Joseph Phelps Vineyards took nearly ten years to ease into the scene. In 1999, they broke ground on an 80-acre Biodynamically® farmed vineyard overlooking Freestone, opening a gravity-flow winery in time for the 2007 crush. From the look of things, Phelps seems to have done right by West County. The tasting room is in a building that formerly housed Pastorale, a woolen store. As yet, there is no sign, however, it’s the only business on the road so it’s not hard to figure out. The casual, airy space is furnished in a whitewashed country French theme. Visitors are encouraged to sit down at long tables and even have a picnic. At the copper-topped bar, it’s easy to move through a short list although you’ll want to linger over each sip. Fittingly, Freestone’s Fogdog label is named for a nautical term denoting a bright spot that breaks through the fog. The 2005 Fogdog Chardonnay is a crispy, fruity pleasure, as is the 2006 Ovation Chardonnay. Naturally, with the cooler climate, a Pinot Noir is on the tasting menu with a gorgeous 2005 Fogdog Pinot Noir just bursting with juicy black cherries and plums. Freestone Vineyards is located at 12747 El Camino Bodega, in Freestone; (707) 874-1010, www.frreestonevineyards.com.

Face Lift Restoration of the oldest building on the oldest winery in the Napa Valley came to a completion late last fall. The Redwood Cellars building on the Charles Krug Winery was built in 1874 by Prussian immigrant and the region’s first vintner Charles Krug after the original building, made in 1861, was damaged by fire. The building acquired its name when Cesare and Rosa Mondavi purchased the property in 1943 and installed a series of redwood tanks to ferment their wine. The wood of those same twenty-foot-tall tanks was recycled and used to repair the ceiling of the adjacent Carriage House, which has also been restored. Stonemasons painstakingly repaired the walls, the metal roof has been replaced and both building have been seismically strengthened. With the completion of the multimillion dollar restora-

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tion, the family continues their stewardship of 850 acres of estate land with organic and sustainable farming practices and state-of-the art winemaking techniques. Located one mile north of St. Helena, the Charles Krug Winery focuses production on lush red Bordeaux style blends, New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc and classically crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Charles Krug Winery is at 2800 Main Street; (707) 967-2229, www.charleskrug.com.

Big Deal Zinfandel lovers should order tickets now for the 18th Annual Heritage Zinfandel Festival. Held in San Francisco, the ZAP festival is the first major food and wine gathering of the new year and always sells out. Commencing January 28th through 31st, the event features flights, great eats and pairings and a intimate evening with winemakers. If you like Zinfandel, this event is for you. To participate, call (530) 274-4900 or visit www.zinfandel.org.

Urban Wineries Napa and Sonoma may be just a stone’s throw from San Francisco, but why travel when you can experience winemaking at its best right in the city by the bay. A couple of new urban wineries resides here, so swirl, sip and savor without leaving San Francisco. For a broad taste of Northern California wines in one locations, don’t miss the swanky new Press Club. This tasting room just opened in September and features eight acclaimed Northern California vintners in an elegant setting. The space is located in the cellar of the Four Seasons Hotel. Each winery has its own tasting area, and there is a lounge and private dining room to enjoy perfectly paired bite-sized delights featured on the tasting menu. For more information, call (415) 744-5000 or go to www.pressclubsf.com. At Ghirardelli Square, visit Cellar 360 for a Wine Country experience in the heart of the action at Fisherman’s Wharf. This tasting room features more than 250 wines, delicious food, and outdoor patio and boasts one of the longest bars in the city. The sprawling retail space is a great place to purchase gifts or long sought-after wines. Check out educational events and classes taught by chefs and wine educators at the Food and Wine Education Center. Call (415) 440-0772 or visit www.cellar360.com for details.

Good Groth Visitors to Groth Vineyards and Winery get a taste of not just wine but fruits of family business. A dedication to quality and better farming techniques led to Groth replanting 90 percent of its vineyards since 1996, growing grapes with darker colors and richer flavors and championing sustainability. The most recent eco-friendly innovation is the Insectary Garden, a botanical invitation to desirable insects. This Oakville based winery has a following, so call ahead for tours and tastings. Specializing in Cabernet, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Groth Vineyards and Winery is located at 750 Oakville Cross Road; (707) 754-4254, www.grothwines.com.

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CANDLELIGHT INN Romantic Getaway in Napa Valley

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he 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, almost 80 years later, the inn is a tranquil oasis for visitors to the 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. Innkeeper Sam Neft views the property as not just a vocation but as a passion, and has received numerous accolades. The Candlelight Inn was voted one of the top 10 inns in

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California in a survey of more than 8 million households and was named “Best of the Web” on TripAdvisor.com. Each of the ten rooms is unique. The variety of rooms and amenity options offers 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. As part of Sam’s commitment to the comfort and well-being of his guests, Candlelight Inn is one of the very few bed-andbreakfasts with a full-time concierge on staff. In fact, the entire staff is experienced, knowl-

edgeable and eager to help. Need lunch or dinner reservations, a winery tour, a limousine or hot air balloon ride, flowers delivered, suggestions on shopping, tickets to the Lincoln Theatre or the Napa Valley Opera House, or just simple directions? The concierge is there to assist you. A complete itinerary for your stay can be created. What could be easier – or more luxurious – than that? As Sam said recently, “So many of our guests lead hectic lives, and we know their time off is precious. We take care of the entire advance planning so they can just relax and enjoy being here and we do our best to accommodate any special requests. Our ‘Ultimate Wine Country’ package is very popular, and includes a hot air balloon ride, a day with a private wine tour guide, a horseback ride through the vineyards and in-room couple’s massages, plus some special treats.” Breakfast at the inn is a lavish affair as well, though still Wine Country casual in its own way. Every day at the Candlelight Inn starts off with a leisurely but gourmet threecourse breakfast served in the Country Continued on page 34

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Unmask Your Passion at ZAP Zinfandel Festival Tickets for the 18th Annual Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Festival are now available through the website (www.zinfandel.org) and by calling (530) 274-4900. The festival takes place January 28-31, 2009 in San Francisco. Details are updated regularly at www.zinfandel.org. “There’s no other place in the world a wine lover can go to experience so much about the world of Zinfandel,” explains Rebecca Robinson, ZAP’s Executive Director. “Every year we see increasing interest in America’s heritage grape, which played a key role in California’s history,” she adds.

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In 2008, an estimated 10,000 people attended the four events which made up The 17th Anniversary Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Festival in January. 273 Zinfandel wineries poured at least one wine each, with a total field of wines available to taste approaching 550; the wines were primarily the 2004 vintage and barrel samples of the 2005. More than 300 volunteers helped keep the event proceeding smoothly. Zinfandel Advocates & Producers has been told that this is the biggest single varietal (wine) event in the world and possibly also the largest single-varietal single-day wine event worldwide.

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Flights: A Showcase of California Zinfandels, an afternoon of seated tastings and panel discussions, will take place on Wednesday, January 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at City College in San Francisco (50 Phelan Avenue, 94112, www.ccsf.edu/Campuses/). Ticket prices are $100 per person for ZAP members and $130 per person for non-ZAP members. Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing, a “dine-around” extravaganza, where Zinfandel producers team up with restaurants and purveyors to offer fine-tuned food-wine “marriages,” will take place on Thursday, January 29 at Fort Mason (94123, www.fortmason.org from 6 to 9 p.m. Ticket prices for members are $95 and $125 for non-members. Evening with the Winemakers, an elaborate tasting and dinner and auction to benefit The Heritage Vineyard Projects, takes place on Friday, January 30 at The Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco (335 Powell Street, 94102, www.westinstfrancis.com/location/) from 5 to 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $210 for members and $260 for nonmembers. There is also a VIP ticket for Evening with the Winemakers, at $365 per person. The 18th Annual Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Tasting will take place on Saturday, January 31 at Ft. Mason. Early bird tickets, for members only, are $49; tickets at the door, for the public are $69. Members can enjoy the event from 1 to 5 p.m.; the public is welcome from 2 to 5 p.m. The trade tasting begins at 10 a.m. (tickets must be arranged in advance at www.zinfandel.org). The tasting is the only place where Zin aficionados can purchase the Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel; in 2009 the 2006 vintage (made by Jerry Seps of Storybook Mountain Winery) will be available. Each attendee received a commemorative wineglass (to use and keep) as well as a baguette upon entering. Logo’d merchandise and mixed cases of Zinfandels were available for purchase as well. Water, coffee, cheeses, breads and fruits were available throughout the two pavilions. Visit www.zinfandel.org to join ZAP, research Zinfandel and more! Visit www.zinworld.org to join in the enormous online world of Zinfandel lore and socializing. The Association of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) is a non-profit, educational 501(c)(3) organization. ZAP is dedicated to advancing public knowledge of and appreciation for American Zinfandel and its unique place in our culture and history. Winegrowers, winemakers and wine enthusiasts combine to form the membership. The common focus is the preservation and recognition of Zinfandel as America’s heritage wine. ZAP’s membership includes approximately 300 winery-members, 6,000 advocate-members and 50 associate members.

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INN ON RANDOLPH 1860s landmark Victorian and 1930s cottages in Napa’s Riverfront District. All accommodations include full breakfast, privae bath, A/C, phone. Most feature whirlpool tub, fireplace, deck or patio. Cottages also offer TV/VCR/CD, fridge, microwave. 411 Randolph Street, Napa (707) 257-2886 www.innonrandolph.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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English-inspired breakfast room looking out on the grounds and the pool. Tables for two provide the option for privacy or for conversation with fellow guests. A different menu is beautifully prepared and served each day. There is always an assortment of tea or freshly brewed coffee, fresh juice and fruit in season. This is followed by a second course that might be banana pancakes with caramel sauce and toasted cashews; croissant French toast with spiced apples, pears and cranberries; or delicate fruit-filled crepes with Grand Marnier cream. As if this were not enough, the third course might offer house specialties such as a zucchini and pepper frittata with ham or an artichoke and roasted red pepper egg puff served with home-fried potatoes. The “breakfast” half of the bed-and-breakfast equation is not a commitment taken lightly at the Candlelight Inn. And if you take a particular fancy to one or more of the dishes you’ve had served to you and would like the recipe, just ask. They are famously generous with their knowledge. “Our goal is to provide a fun and comfortable getaway with elegance and pampering, too. We have lots of special occasions here: birthdays, anniversaries and honeymoons, but we do our best to make every guest’s stay special and memorable. We feel we have done our job when guests tell us it was ‘like staying with friends.’” 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.

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SUNNY ACRES BED & BREAKFAST Victorian set amidst vineyards. Queen size beds, private bathrooms with shower. 397 Main Street, St. Helena (707) 963-2826 www.sunnyacresbandb.com

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

WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 2505 W. Turner Road

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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 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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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

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

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MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST LONE OAK LODGE Voted Monterey Peninsula Travel Planner Best Value – Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. Rooms available with kitchenettes. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com LOBOS LODGE Visit Lobos Lodge in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. Lovely rooms with a fireplace. Complimentary continental breakfast. Snack refrigerators, patios and balconies. Complimentary off-street parking. Ocean Ave. at Monte Verde, Carmel (831) 624-3874 email: [email protected] www.loboslodge.com MONTE VERDE INN Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Monte Verde Inn is the essence of carmel. 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 – Monte Verde Inn has it all. Monte Verde & Ocean Ave., Carmel 831 624-6046, www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com

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GRGICH HILLS ESTATE by Nan Reiley

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ike Grgich will be 86 years old this year, but this legendary figure in the California wine business is really ageless. He seems to have all the energy and new ideas of a young man as well as the experience and kudos that make Grgich Hills an enduring star in Napa Valley’s rich wine history. True, visitors go to the winery’s tasting room to sample the fine Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon made, nowadays, by Mike’s nephew, Ivo Jeramaz, but that tasting room is steeped in wine lore, so you’ll definitely want to sample that as well. In a nutshell, here’s why Mike Grgich is a wine hero. Born in Croatia in 1923, Mike spent the years following WWII studying enology and viticulture at the University of Zagreb until he managed to leave Communistcontrolled Yugoslavia, immigrating to the United States via West Germany and Canada. In 1958, while living in Canada, he applied for a winemaking position in Napa Valley, arriving there in 1959. His winemaking experience includes a roster of the most illustrious names: Christian Brothers, Beaulieu Winery (where he worked with André Tchelistcheff), Robert Mondavi, and in 1972 Château Montelena.

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It was here that Mike crafted the Chardonnay that rocketed California wine into international fame when it won first place in competition with the best French entries in the now famous wine “taste off” in Paris in 1976. (This renowned competition is the subject of two films, the recent Bottle Shock and the forthcoming Judgment of Paris. Who will play the part of Mike Grgich? Jude Law is rumored to be a candidate for the part.) In 1977, Mike and business partner Austin Hills (think Hills Brothers coffee) formed the Grgich Hills Winery, and here Mike has reigned ever since. Grgich Hills has always been and remains a family-owned and run winery. Mike’s daughter Violet, co-proprietor and vice-president of sales and marketing, and nephew Ivo Jeramaz, vice-president of vineyards and production, round out the family team. The winery now owns 366 acres of vineyards. This acreage produces all the grapes for the wine production, and part of Mike’s forward thinking has been to make it all organic and biodynamic, the best of sustainable “green” farming practices. And the winery has recently installed solar panels sufficient to make it almost entirely free of electricity bills. So visitors can see the past and the future

at Grgich Hills’ tasting room. The tasting room itself is an understated, cozy room that opens onto the barrel cellar. Current releases include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fume Blanc, Merlot and Zinfandel, and “Violetta,” a delicious, sweet white dessert wine, all crafted with the Grgich family tradition and skill. The staff is genuinely and thoroughly knowledgeable about all the wines. If you have a question, they can answer it. Special tastings of reserve wines and library wines are available in a separate Wine Library room, and the Club Salon is an additional venue for wine club members’ tasting only. One particularly good reason to stop at the tasting room is the opportunity to buy special gift packs of library wines – unique gifts for friends and family who are wine lovers. The Grgich Hills tasting room is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tours of the winemaking facility are available by appointment and there are several different wine tastings available, varying in price depending on your choice. The best way to decide in advance is to visit the comprehensive website and get detailed information at www.grgich.com. The winery is located at 1829 St. Helena Hwy. (Rte. 29) in Rutherford.

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Sixteenth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival – Officially Off to an Inspired Start The Napa Valley Mustard Festival, entering its 16th annual Season of Sensational Events, January 31 through March 28, provides “good news and vibrant activity” during the winter, a time of year known sixteen years ago as Napa Valley’s “slow season.” The Festival’s line up of stellar events takes place when wild mustard blooms in the vineyards, offering visitors from far and wide immersion in the legendary wine region’s “good life.” Unveiling of the festival’s artwork of the year, Magique de la Moutarde by Melissa Baker, at HALL Wines in St. Helena in November, 2008, officially announced the coming of the season. The 2009 Season is especially important as consumers are continually bombarded with unsettling financial news, according to the festival’s producer, Pat Summers, President of Summers-McCann Public Relations. “The Napa Valley Mustard Festival’s events offer something for nearly everyone, from no cost and reasonably priced day time events, to high end dinners,” she points out. “Entertainment along with great food, wine, and art, provides a ray of sunshine during difficult times. It doesn’t get much better than Napa Valley during the Mustard Season.”

SOME THINGS NEW Magique de la Moutarde, Baker’s magnificent 5' by 7' oil painting that is the dynamic poster artwork of the year, will be on exhibit and open for silent bidding at HALL Wines through March 28 when it will go to the highest bidder at the Mumm Napa Photo Finish, the festival’s Grand Finale event. The bidding opened at $10,000. Those who cannot visit Napa Valley but would like to place a bid on the painting can call Summers at (707) 938-1133 ext 106. Posters are offered at $30 unsigned or $40 signed by the artist, and can be ordered at mustardfestival.org or by calling (707) 938-1133. Martha Stewart Living Radio has come on board as the festival’s official satellite radio sponsor. They began to promote the festival this month. The full radio crew will come to Napa Valley and broadcast live – devoting their entire programming to the Napa Valley experience: food, wine, art, spas, lodging – on Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 13. The team will attend The Awards at Black Stallion Winery on Friday evening, March 13, and tape shows during The Marketplace, the festival’s Signature Event, at Robert Mondavi Winery on March 14 and 15. The Vintage Estate, a long time Napa Valley Mustard Festival sponsor, will host the talent and producers of Martha Stewart Living shows during their stay. Robert Mondavi Winery will officially sponsor The Marketplace on March 14 and 15, formerly held at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts. “Moving the event to the winery where it will be surrounded by vineyards in one of the most beautiful settings on earth is a very exciting and positive move,” said Summers.

regional artists; and national sponsors – will present their finest throughout The Season. Fields, vineyards and hillsides vibrant with wild mustard in bloom provide a breathtaking backdrop and share center stage with mustard the condiment during the two-month marathon of food, wine and art events.

MID-WEEK MUSTARD SEASON OFFERS Plan to extend your stay when you attend events or simply take a mid-week respite to take advantage of special mid-week Mustard Season offers. Visit mustardfestival.org to view restaurant, hotel, winery and retail offers and packages. The mid-week promotion is sponsored by The County of Napa.

YOUR HOSTS Meet Napa Valley Mustard Festival host Chef Ken Frank, executive chef/owner of La Toque, and the host winemaking team of Robert Mondavi Winery, as well host artist Melissa Baker, at the events. La Toque recently moved from Rutherford to the new Westin Verasa Napa, where the season’s gourmet sit-down extravaganza, Le Grand Dîner, will be held on Saturday, February 21. See Napa Valley Mustard Festival, page 40

A SEASON OF SENSATIONAL EVENTS Celebrate Napa Valley’s unique agricultural and cultural bounty during the 16th annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival. An impressive collection – the who’s who of Napa Valley restaurants, caterers, and wineries; mustard and gourmet companies from around the world;

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Napa Valley Mustard Festival THE EVENTS Mustard Magic Mustard Magic, the opulent grand opening event, will launch the season on Saturday, January 31, 7 p.m., at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena. The historic three-story stone building sets the stage for dramatic tableaux vivants. Magique de la Moutarde and paintings by European masters will come to life. Entertainment at its finest will complement the living art. As you stroll through art-filled, Magique de la Moutarde candlelit spaces tantalizing tastes of by Melissa Baker food and wine will entice you at every turn. Take a turn on the dance floor in the barrel room where the Visual Art Competition Exhibit and Silent Auction is surrounded by chefs and winemakers. Visit the teaching kitchen on the third floor for a gourmet buffet and raise your paddle high at the live auction to win food and wine experiences you could not otherwise buy. Luxurious trips, art, wine and more will also go to the highest bidders. Drape yourself in Art Nouveau attire for this extravaganza magnifique. Allow Magique to inspire a fanciful headdress. Tickets are $150 in advance or $175 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at mustardfestival.org, by calling (707) 938-1133, or at local ticket outlets: Antique Fair in Yountville, Art on Main in St. Helena, Embassy Suites in Napa, and Jessel Gallery in Napa.

Mustard Magic Art Auction and A Weekend of Fine Art Add to your art collection at the Mustard Magic Visual Art Competition and Silent Auction in the barrel room at The Culinary Institute of America on January 31; then meet the artists at a reception at St. Supéry Winery on Saturday evening, February 7 during A Weekend of Fine Art. The exhibit will be displayed and offered at retail through March 30. Galleries throughout Napa Valley will feature special exhibits and receptions on February 7 and 8 during A Weekend of Fine Art. Don’t miss the magnificent Magique de la Moutarde at HALL Wines in St. Helena. There is no admission charge to these open house events.

Le Grand Dîner Indulge in seven courses presented by seven of the region’s most notable chefs and winemakers, headed by Host Chef Ken Frank and Margit Biever Mondavi of Robert Mondavi Winery at Le Grand Dîner on Saturday, February 21, 6 p.m., at La Touque, newly located at the Westin Verasa Napa. The evening will include a silent auction of exceptional wines and experiences. Seating is limited to 120 at $350 per person.

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Awards – A Spicy Soirée! on Friday, March 13, 7 p.m., at the beautiful Black Stallion Winery on Silverado Trail in Napa. Top off your gown with a rhinestone hat; wear tails and tooled boots; kick up your heels to California Cowboys‘ personal brand of country rock at this former equestrian estate where stallions once ruled. While sipping Napa Valley’s finest vintages and tasting your way through the most creative mustard recipes of the year (entries in the Festival’s Napa Valley Chef’s Mustard Recipe Competition), the Critic’s Choice recipe judging, headed by Gene Burns of KGO Newstalk AM810, will take place behind closed doors. You’ll then have the chance to compare your taste buds with those of the professionals as you cast your ballot for People’s Choice Chef of the Year. Tip your hat to world champion mustard makers who’ve come to Napa Valley from around the world to walk Winner Carneros Category, 2008 Napa Mustard Festival Photography the red carpet and receive their Napa Valley Contest – Gordon Tucker Valley Mustard Festival World-Wide Mustard Competition awards. Tickets are $100 in advance; $125 at the door.

The Marketplace – A Signature Event for Connoisseurs Celebrate the mustard season and taste mustards from around the world at The Marketplace on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Robert Mondavi Winery. Highlights of this rain or shine food, wine and arts festival include: celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, a KGO Newstalk AM810 live remote broadcast of Dining Around with Gene Burns, a Sunset Magazine pavilion, and taping of Martha Stewart Living radio shows. Artful activities include fine arts and crafts presented by juried artists and artisans, and live performances of jazz, world and classical music. Adult admission to The Marketplace at $35 in advance, $40 at the door, includes eight food and five wine tasting tickets (value $1 each), plus a souvenir wine glass. Student admission, ages 13 to 20, at $10 includes five food tasting tickets. Admission for children ages 6 to 12 is $5. Children under the age of 6 are admitted for free. Visit participating Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Aire Markets to purchase adult tickets in advance, which include a voucher for five additional tasting tickets. Purchase a weekend package in advance at mustardfestival.org which includes both The Awards and The Marketplace at $125 per person. Park and shuttle free to the event. There will be no on-site parking. Visit mustardfestival.org for more specific park and shuttle instructions.

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tion, overseen by Barry and Patti Levenson of the Mt. Horeb Mustard Museum in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin and a Napa Valley Chef’s Mustard Recipe Competition. For information and guidelines visit mustardfestival.org. For tickets and information, call Summers-McCann, Inc., Public Relations, event producer, at (707) 938-1133, or visit the festival website at mustardfestival.org. Tickets may also be purchased at local ticket outlets: Antique Fair in Yountville, Art on Main in St. Helena, Embassy Suites in Napa and Jessel Gallery in Napa. Visit participating Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Aire Markets to purchase adult tickets for The Marketplace, which include a voucher for five additional tasting tickets. The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is a non-profit community service organization. Third Place Traditional Category, 2008 Napa Valley Mustard Festival Photography Contest – Clyde Ng

The Mumm Napa Photo Finish – The Grand Finale Event View the season’s beauty captured by photographers from far and wide at The Mumm Napa Photo Finish, the inevitably “sold out” and wildly exuberant Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Finale Event, at Mumm Napa in Rutherford on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Taste a heady array of Napa Valley wines along with sweets and savories, view the Napa Mumm Napa hosting the Mumm Napa Photo Finish left to right: Sara Pratt, Tracy Nance, Valley Mustard Festival Photog- –Martin Garcia, Kathy McClure raphy Contest Exhibit of photographs, available for purchase, and revel in the party until the last dance. Tickets are $95 in advance; $125 at the door.

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Don’t miss the array of community and non-profit events that further enrich the mustard season calendar. Mustard, Mud & Music A Calistoga Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 in downtown Calistoga; and A Taste of Yountville on Saturday, March 21 in downtown Yountville.

TICKETS Treat yourself to a Benefactor’s Package and take advantage of the full spectrum of Napa Valley Mustard Festival events. The package includes one ticket to each of the following events: Mustard Magic, The Awards, The Marketplace and The Mumm Napa Photo Finish; and one entry in the Festival’s American Airlines Trip to France Drawing plus a 2009 Napa Valley Mustard Festival poster signed by Melissa Baker, for $350 per person (a value of $445); or, $600 per person with Le Grand Dîner. Tickets are transferable and may be given as gifts. Napa Valley Mustard Festival activities include Fine Art and Photography Competitions, The World-Wide Mustard Competi-

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Venture Off the Beaten Path to Bennett Lane Winery’s Fun-Filled Tasting Room with Award-Winning Cabernets Cabernet Lovers will race to Bennett Lane for a Sneak Peek of the 2006 Vintage February 7th and 8th The first weekend in February is all about Cabernet in the valley as wineries up and down Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail release their luscious Napa Cabernets. One of the favorite stops every year is Bennett Lane Winery in Calistoga, known for its succulent Cabernets, signature “feasting wine,” Maximus, and for a ton of fun. Founded by Randy and Lisa Lynch in 2003, Bennett Lane’s off-thebeaten-track location and friendly tasting room offers visitors to Napa a “secret gem” and a great way to learn about – and try – some of Napa’s best wines in a more intimate setting. On February 7th and 8th, the Bennett Lane’s 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($55) and 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($95) will be released and poured for visitors at the tasting room – a special opportunity to get a sneak peek and taste the wines before they are released to the public later this year. $10 buys guests tastes of four of Bennett Lane’s wines, the Cabernet, Reserve Chardonnay, the Maximus and White Maximus. Race to their tasting room as the production is small and the Cabernets sell out quickly. Bennett Lane’s Cabs have continuously garnered critical acclaim. Just this year, the 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded 93 points by renowned wine writer Robert Whitley, who commented that Bennett Lane’s “strongest suit is pure, bold, mouth-filling Napa Valley Cabernet,” and Bennett Lane’s 2005 Reserve Cabernet received 91 points from James Laube in Wine Spectator. Additionally, Bennett Lane’s Maximus is widely recognized as one of Napa Valley’s top value Cabernet blends. Year after year the popular blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah has received 90 points or above from the critics. The “red feasting wine,” as Maximus is affectionately referred to on the label, demonstrates owners Randy and Lisa Lynch’s commitment to making wine an integral part of entertaining with family and friends. Bennett Lane’s wines are crafted to be approachable, yet complex – or what Owner Randy Lynch calls “the best of both worlds,” meaning you can drink them today, but they are structured enough to cellar for several years. “My goal is for us to make consistent wines – both in quality and taste – from year to year, so that consumers can trust Bennett Lane wines,” he says. Visiting Bennett Lane affords tasters another rarity with a small

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winery – a likely run-in (and perhaps a last minute barrel tasting if you’re lucky!) with owner Randy Lynch. Bennett Lane is also one of the few Napa wineries to offer a free picnic area for winery visitors, with panoramic views overlooking Mount St. Helena and the Palisades. No appointment is necessary for the picnic area. It is also the only winery in Napa Valley to have a NASCAR Ford parked in the barrel room! Owners Randy and Lisa Lynch were the first California vintners to sponsor a NASCAR team, which proudly sports the winery’s logo as it tours the Western United States. In 2004, the winery was also the first to sponsor a Nextel Cup car at the highly regarded Infineon Raceway, which is located at the gateway to northern California’s Wine Country. Bennett Lane Winery is located in an understated Mediterranean-style building at the secluded and beautiful northern end of the Napa Valley, and is considered well worth the drive. Located at 3340 Highway 128, approximately two miles north of Calistoga, Bennett Lane Winery’s tasting room is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information about Bennett Lane Winery, go to www.bennettlane.com or call (707) 942-6684 or toll free at 1-877MAX-NAPA.

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Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Releases 2006 Trilogy with a Brazilian Carnavale Celebration Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards will debut the 2006 vintage of their signature Trilogy Meritage on Saturday, February 7th with a Carnaval-style celebration at the Flora Springs Winery in St. Helena from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to join the party, which will include live Brazilian dancers and food and wine pairings guaranteed to get the blood flowing. Samples of Flora Springs’ 2006 Trilogy will be poured, and special barrel tastings will be offered, along with small bites paired to each kind of oak in the tasting. Tickets are $30 for Flora Springs wine club members and $35 for nonmembers. Tickets are available online at www.florasprings.com or by calling Margaret Meraz at (707) 967-6723. Carnaval attire is encouraged. The person wearing the best mask (voted by the audience) will receive a 3L bottle of Trilogy (contest time 1 p.m.). The person wearing the most beads will receive a Magnum of Trilogy. The event will include a silent auction benefiting the Mayo Clinic, with 3L bottles of Flora

Springs wines featuring the favorite recipes of local superstar chefs Ken Frank, Thomas Keller and Cindy Pawlcyn etched on each bottle. Trilogy, which retails for $65 and is available in all 50 states, is Flora Springs’ flagship red wine. Flora Springs was among the first to make a California Meritage in 1984 and, over the years, Trilogy (a blend of as many as five Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec) has come to enjoy international

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acclaim. All of the grapes in Trilogy come from certifiedorganic vineyards owned and managed by Flora Springs. The wine was made at the Flora Springs’ red wine production facility, which is housed in a 19th-century stone winery and now completely solar-powered. Price is $30 per person for Wine Club members and $35 for all others. Tickets may be purchased on the website at www.florasprings.com, or by contacting Margaret Meraz at (707) 967-6723 or email at [email protected] Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, 1978 West Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena.

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Follow the Amgen Tour with Napa Valley Bike Tours Napa Valley Bike Tours invites you to follow the world’s top professional cycling teams as they race the Northern California stages of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. Their “Follow the Tour” vacation package includes your accommodations, meals, van shuttle to prime spectating locations along the course and daily guided and SAG-supported bike tours highlighting the regions along the race route. Best of all, as a bike tour and vacation company with an affinity for great food and wine, you can bet that every evening will hold ample reward for your time spent in the saddle. Each morning after breakfast, several group ride options will be offered catered to various abilities and interests. Leisurely riders can join a casual tour with an emphasis on enjoying the scenery and stopping at boutique wineries along the way. Avid cyclists will have the chance to get a great workout along some of the most picturesque cycling routes in Northern California. Switch gears in the afternoon and head out along the race course to catch the peloton in action. Spectating locations along the route will be chosen that are a natural set-up for drama and excitement, whether it’s along the big climb of the day or near the finish line, you’ll get to see the riders up close and at their best. This year, Napa Valley Bike Tours has thrown out the “pack-andgo” vacation model that has become a routine part of most cycling vacations. On this “Follow the Tour” vacation, you’ll stay and luxuriate at one hotel in the Napa Valley, centrally located to all of the Northern California race stages. You’ll be able to unpack, settle in and have a familiar retreat to come back to after each day of cycling and spectating. Not to mention, you’ll also enjoy Napa’s world-class dining each night! To learn more about the “Follow the Tour” vacation package, including hotels and sample itinerary, visit the website at www.napavalleybiketours.com.

a world-class field of cycling teams from multiple nations, including eight of the sport’s top-rated ProTour teams. Race organizers confirmed that entries for the fourth annual race will include Lance Armstrong and the Amgen Tour of California’s two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer’s team, Astana, along with two of the top U.S.-based teams, Garmin-Slipstream (new to the ProTour circuit) and Team Columbia (formerly Team High Road). Also racing will be Team Saxo Bank, which finished in the top-three of the world rankings last season and Quick Step, which claimed 55 victories in the 2008 season. For more information about the teams competing in the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

2009 Amgen Tour of California The largest cycling event in America, the Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course. The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will cover more than 750 miles over nine days from February 14-22. The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will once again bring together

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Cabernet and Chocolate at Summers Estate Wines Summers Estate Wines will be extending Valentine’s Day festivities this year with a special Cabernet and chocolate tasting at the Summers Estate tasting room, located just north of downtown Calistoga at 1171 Tubbs Lane. Summers Estate Wines’ ardor-inducing and highlylauded current releases, including the newly released 2007 Estate Charbono, 2006 Andriana’s Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2005 Summers Petite Sirah Port will be poured alongside a toothsome array of chocolate treats, exquisite desserts and Summers Estate Wines’ own dark chocolate truffles, made with Summers Cabernet Sauvignon by Anette’s Chocolates in Napa. Ladies will each receive their own rose upon arrival. The cost for this special wine and chocolate event is $12 per person, or $20 per couple. Reservations can be made in advance by calling (707) 9425508 ext. 202. With 25 acres of vineyards in the Napa Valley and 28 acres in Knights Valley, Summers Estate Wines benefits from two distinct wine regions and focuses on hand-crafted estate wines available to consumers at a reasonable price. Summers Estate Zinfandel, Estate Charbono and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon are all grown on the family’s Calistoga property on Tubbs Lane, Villa Andriana. Summers’ Knights Valley estate, Summers Ranch, features majestic oaks, a small lake and Merlot, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Summers Estate Wines produces six wines that are available in the marketplace: a Napa Valley Estate Zinfandel ($34), Alexander Valley Chardonnay ($32), Napa Valley Estate Charbono ($28), and both a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, named Andriana’s Cuvée ($26), named after Jim and Beth’s teenage daughter and one of the most value-priced Napa Valley Cabernets on the market, and a Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($46). In smaller quantities, Summers produces a Knights Valley Petite Sirah ($34), Knights Valley Reserve Merlot ($30), as well as Muscat Canelli ($20) available only through the winery’s tasting room. Winemaker Ignacio Blancas, who has worked with Summers Estate Wines since 1997, crafts each wine in small batches, striving to bring out the distinct personality of Summers’ estate vineyards with artisan winemaking. Summers is known as one of the few California producers of Charbono, an Italian grape varietal that’s been traced to both southwestern France and northern Italy. Producing just 2,000 cases of Charbono annually, Summers holds the title as the world’s largest producer of the

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little-known varietal. The Summers Estate Wines tasting room and winery is located at the corner of Highway 128 and Tubbs Lane in Calistoga. Named Villa Andriana, the property includes a winery, tasting room, entertainment center, bocce ball court, picnic area and 25 acres of Zinfandel, Charbono and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Calistoga’s Old Faithful Geyser, which spouts water into the air roughly every 14 to 18 minutes, can often be glimpsed from outside Summers’ tasting room. Visit www.summersestatewines.com or call (707) 942-5508 for more information on the winery and upcoming events.

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Wines Captured in Oil Flavor Napa Valley Milestones Artist Thomas Arvid to visit Wine Country February 7

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Inspirational Living

After nearly a decade of festivities and friendships surrounding his visits to Napa Valley, artist Thomas Arvid prepares for a particularly meaningful celebration on February 7 – Silver Oak Cellars’ Release Day and grand opening of their new winery and tasting room in Oakville, CA. After the original structure suffered a devastating fire in 2006, the Duncan family decided to take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a winemaker’s dream and has again asked Arvid to join with old and new friends to celebrate the day. From 100-year-old handquarried limestone salvaged in Kansas to reclaimed oak from an 1820s barn in Missouri, the story of the new winery is one of creativity, craftsmanship, preservation and perseverance. It’s a story that, in the end, will offer wine lovers and collectors a rare, unforgettable experience. For Arvid, Silver Oak – and its milestone – is a hallmark for his work and all that he has done in his career. His style has evolved since the days as a fledgling artist in Atlanta, when Silver Oak Eastern Regional Representative Tom Johnson saw the strong connection between Arvid’s philosophy and Silver Oak’s principles and invited Arvid to his first Silver Oak Release Day. Now, Silver Oak will display the larger-than-life, realistic wine paintings and the artist’s ability to capture moments on canvas in their new facility to further its effort of creating a memorable,

tactile experience – where guests use all their senses to experience the wines and the winery. Two Thomas Arvid originals that commemorate Silver Oak vintages, “Labor of Love” and

“Winding Down”, will grace the walls of the new VIP tasting room – enough to whet the palate for the range of Arvid works. Named one of the top “25 Artists You Should Know” by US

On the Cover: The perfect start to a great weekend, “Winding Down” reacquaints us with a familiar icon in this quintessential Thomas Arvid composition. Often replaced by modern, high-tech gadgets, the double lever remains a symbol of the effortless beauty of opening a great bottle. Magnified to enhance the detail in every curve, the grand scale of the pull creates an undeniable presence of simple enjoyment.

Art magazine, Arvid’s images astound viewers with their intricate details and his mastery of light, depth and reflection. With his iconic portrayals of the wine experience in more than 50 exclusive galleries in North America and his relationships throughout the Wine Country, Thomas Arvid has truly become synonymous with the wine lifestyle. His tradition of joining wineries on special occasions has been an incentive for many to make the yearly pilgrimage to Napa to enjoy new vintages and the Arvid experience. “I’m blessed to have such great friendships here in Napa that have been personally and artistically fulfilling,” said Arvid. “As part of the Silver Oak family, Release Day is an occasion I look forward to every year.”

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On February 7, Silver Oak and Thomas Arvid will celebrate both the Grand Opening of the new winery and the release of the 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. An entire day will be devoted to savoring delicious wine, delighting in architectural craftsmanship and fine art and, most importantly,

reconnecting with old friends. For more information about Thomas Arvid and his work, visit Images Fine Art at 6505 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 (707-944-0606) or Art on Main at 1359 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574 (707-9633350).

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TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK:

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nown as the hidden jewel of Mendocino’s Duncan Peak, Topel Winery is a far cry from the well-trodden highways and byways of California’s most visited Wine Country. A haven of spiritual sustenance for owners Mark and Donnis Topel, the former sheep ranch and craggy 14-acre mountain “Hidden Vineyard” that produces many of the winery’s most sought-after wines is a world away from the chic downtown address of Topel’s trendy and attainable Healdsburg tasting room. Just off the Plaza and across the street from the Oakville Grocery, Topel Tasting Room opened to wine aficionados in September 2008, offering winter discounts Sunday through Thursday, and tastings of the winery’s Biodynamic,® handcrafted wines for a minimal fee of $5 for a choice of four wines, $8 for a choice of six and $11 for all nine wines – $5 is refundable with purchase. Topel wines are gently crafted to reveal a unique evolution of each varietal, as minimalist techniques have transformed the grapes into world-class, soulful wines that reflect the steep, rocky soil and foggy climate

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TOPEL TASTING ROOM CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A SPECIAL ‘LOVE AND MERITAGE’ BLENDING PARTY Topel winemaker Mark Topel and Christopher Sawyer, internationally known wine journalist and “sommelier to the stars,” will conduct a wine blending seminar at the Topel Tasting Room at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 14th. $75 or $100 per couple and includes one bottle of specially blended wine, plus appetizers. Reservations are required in advance, 707-433-4116 or email [email protected].

of their origin. Topel Cabernet Sauvignon, Hidden Vineyard is the flagship wine poured alongside Topel Red Wine, Mark’s Blend, a fun wine in which its namesake follows a mantra of “no rules”; Topel Syrah, Cuvee Donnis from grapes grown in Monterey and blended with Syrah from the estate vineyard; Monterey County grown Topel Pinot Noir, Serendipity Vineyard; Topel Meritage, Le Mariage; Topel Gamay from Napa and Sauvignon Blanc, Grace. Compact and cozy, the Topel Tasting Room was artfully designed with comfort and style as commanding elements in the details of its copper countertops, sleek black fixtures

and cherry wood library seating area with digital slideshow of the compelling vineyard cycle. A snug and attractive estate room tasting area off the main room is a regular hot spot for blending parties with the Topels frequently hosting special events. Estate room tastings are available for private groups of four to 12 people by appointment only, and a fee of $20 per person is refundable with a minimum purchase of a (six bottle) half case per person. Private tasting includes all Topel Flight wines, plus at least two Library wines and a selection of cheeses, breads and light appetizers. As owner/winemakers, Mark and Donnis Topel infuse a wealth of aesthetic senses and experiences into their wines. Leading a dual life, Mark Topel is a prominent criminal defense attorney handling some of this country’s most complex criminal and civil litigation. World-class sophistication is evident in the Topel Tasting Room, open Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Located just steps off Healdsburg Plaza at 125 Matheson Street, Healdsburg. Private tastings can be arranged by calling (707) 433-4116. www.topelwines.com.

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Wine & Chocolate Fantasy at Rodney Strong Vineyards As Rodney Strong Vineyards celebrates its 50-year anniversary in 2009, it also hosts its 20th annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasy on Saturday, February 7th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at their winery in Healdsburg. This year’s event will be adorned with splashes of gold anniversary décor and include a delicious line up of quality chocolatiers side by side with some of Rodney Strong’s finest wines. Local radio personality Ziggy the Wine Gal will emcee and Earl Thomas will be back to provide lively rhythm and blues. Additionally, Omega Events will be on hand giving away tickets to Rodney Strong Vineyards’ 2009 summer concert series and Jeff Mall from Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar in Healdsburg will perform chocolate cooking demonstrations. Celebrate 50 years of Rodney Strong and 20 years of their Wine & Chocolate Fantasy as you sway through the barrel room sipping wine, tasting chocolates and sharing this delectable occasion with your Valentine. Other featured vendors include Bert’s Desserts, Cosmic Chocolate, Patisserie Angelica, Vintage Sweet Shoppe, Sonoma Chocolatiers, San Francisco Chocolate Factory, Harry London Chocolates, Miller's Candy Emporium, Sift Cup Cakery, Powell’s Sweet ShoppeHealdsburg, Dagoba, Vosges Haut-Chocolates, Healdsburg Toffee Company and more. Tickets are $40 per person or $35 for Collector’s Circle members and include a commemorative glass. This event always sells out, so be sure

to make your reservations in advance, as there will be no tickets available at the door. Reservations can be made now – visit the tasting room at 11455 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, or visit www.rodneystrong.com and click into the winery events page for the purchase link.

Russian River Valley Winegrowers Crab & Fennel Fest, March 7 Tickets are on sale now for the 6th Annual Russian River Valley Winegrowers Crab & Fennel Fest on Saturday, March 7 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Hall of Flowers in Santa Rosa. Held in conjunction with the first weekend of the Wine Road Barrel Tasting (March 7-8), the Crab & Fennel Fest gives you a chance to roll up your shirt sleeves, crack fresh Dungeness crab, enjoy Russian River Valley wine and experience culinary creations of fennel made by some of the area’s best local chefs. In addition to the great food and wine, the evening also includes a Vineyard Designated Tasting where you can meet the winemakers and growers behind these special wines ($25 gets you three two-ounce tastes and a Riedel logo glass); back by popular demand are the spirited and fun-loving hermit crab races; and of course a silent auction of unique wines, overnight stays and culinary experiences. Tickets for this special evening of wine, food and festivities are $55 and include two glasses of Russian River Valley wine. Advanced ticket purchase is required and you must be 21 to attend. This event will sell out so click here to order now! Go to www.rrvw.org for tickets or more information.

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FEBRUARY 6-8 – 2nd Annual Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival – Steelhead Gala Dinner, February 6th, at Hotel Healdsburg – Festival: Saturday, February 7th in the Plaza in Downtown Healdsburg, 10am-4 pm, www.healdsburgsteelheadfest.org, 707-484-6438 FEBRUARY 7 – Paws for Love 10th Anniversary Gala – Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa Sale of art by shelter animals, Live & Silent Auctions, Wine & Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music. $30/$40 at the door, 6-10pm, www.pawsforlove.info or call 707-857-3499 FEBRUARY 7 – 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasy – Rodney Strong Vineyards, live music by Earl Thomas. 1-4pm. $40/$35 Wine Club. This event sells out. www.rodneystrong.com, 800-678-4763 FEBRUARY 7 – Cinema Nights - Singin' in the Rain – Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, 6:30-9pm, $15 includes admission, glass of wine and gourmet popcorn! www.artiste.com or 707-433-1920 FEBRUARY 13-15 – Romantic Rendezvous Wine Country Weekend – at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery – Included per couple 2-night stay at Vintners Inn, bottle of wine, breakfast each day, spa treatments, lunch at Ferrari-Carano, a dessert demonstration presented by a pro, special discount coupon for Seasons of the Vineyard, and winemaker dinner for two at John Ash and Co. Visit www.ferrari-carano.com or call 707-433-6700

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BR Cohn Winery Announces the Release of its 2006 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon B.R. Cohn Winery has consistently produced one of the premier Cabernets in California from the Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, where soils warmed by underground natural hot springs and gentle coastal breezes create a unique microclimate resulting in ideal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The warm 2006 growing season, along with a light crop and small concentrated berries at Bruce Cohns’ Olive Hill Vineyard, produced one of our their best Cabernets ever. This wine has much of the ripeness of 2005 with very pronounced aromas and flavors of plum, black currant and cherry. As always, this exceptional vintage was fermented in small lots to ensure the character of each part of the Olive Hill Vineyard. This vintage was aged for 24 months in only the finest tight grain French oak. A bouquet of fine oak, anise and mint combine with supple tannin, a long finish and strong fruit to produce a well-balanced Cabernet that will age gracefully for years to come and drink well at your table now. The retail price is $55 (20% discount with the purchase of six or more bottles).

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The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Founded in 1984 by Bruce Cohn, the estate winery is known for its critically acclaimed, world-class, ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and award-winning gourmet estate olive oils, vinegars and gourmet specialty food products. For more information, call 1-800-330-4064 or visit www.brcohn.com.

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Santé Unveils Winemaker Dinner Series Chef Andrew Cain, in good company with many of the Valley’s finest wineries, invite you to a meritage of winemaker dinners at Santé, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn’s signature dining room, this spring. Reservations are currently being accepted to these inspired, exquisitely paired dining adventures. Limited seats are availableReservations may be made by phoning (707) 939 2467. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Prices vary. Signature events planned this season include: • Landmark Vineyards, February 4th • Robledo Family Winery, February 25th • Deerfield Ranch Winery, March 4th • Chateau St. Jean, April 2nd • Benziger Family Winery, May 6th • Hanzell Winery, July 15th Guests attending the winemaker dinners are invited to “spend the night at the Inn.” A winemaker dinner guest room rate is available from $199. Phone Alexis Walton, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Guest Services Manager at (707) 939-2467 to request the winemaker guest room rate. Dates subject to change. For additional information or reservations, phone the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Concierge at (707) 938-9000.

Santé having recently been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating has earned a national reputation for its outstanding food. Condé Nast Traveler said “it’s worth a special trip just to eat here” and Gourmet Magazine calls the food “the best of the new Wine Country style.” Only the freshest local produce, meats, poultry and seafood are used to create elegantly simple dishes that let the natural flavors of the food speak for themselves. A wine list, honored with Wine Spectator’s 2007 Award of Excellence features more than 500 Sonoma and Napa wines. A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, which includes iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi and London's The Savoy, reopening in 2009. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 56 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 25 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Shanghai, Morocco and Anguilla.

Sonoma-Enoteca Presents Photographer’s New Collection Sonoma-Enoteca on the Plaza, the tasting room and wine shop representing ten outstanding boutique wineries, introduced an exclusive line of original photographs and photo cards by Sonoma resident Julie Ilkanic Butler. Julie’s photos of sprawling vineyards, majestic landscapes and nature scenes are on display and available for purchase. Fred Favero, founder and owner of Favero Vineyards whose wines are featured at Sonoma-Enoteca explains, “Julie’s photos capture the beauty of Sonoma and remind us how stunning our valley is.” A thirteen-year resident of Sonoma, Julie has previously displayed her photography at galleries in Albuquerque, New Mexico and at the Windesigns Murray Hill Gallery in the Little Italy section of Cleveland, Ohio. When she’s not out shooting photos, you’ll find Julie working behind the tasting bar at Sonoma-Enoteca pouring wine and sharing her knowledge and love of the rich history of Sonoma. As Julie sees it, “Living in Sonoma and witnessing the seasons through the vineyards, the mighty oak trees and the blooming flowers is such a blessing. You realize that every photo records a moment in time and keeps that memory alive forever.” In addition to her camera, Julie also uses her pen to create. She is the author of the family saga, “Shadows on the Mountains” a fictional novel partially set in Wine Country. Julie also wrote the inspirational self-help book, “Beginning Again: Facing the Changes in Your Life with Courage and Hope.” Her fifth anniversary edition of that book is due

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out in the spring. Her books are available at Sonoma-Enoteca. Sonoma-Enoteca is located at 35 East Napa Street, Sonoma. For more information, visit www.sonoma-enoteca.com or email [email protected]. In addition to presenting the distinctive boutique wines, Sonoma-Enoteca also offers Olive Oil Tastings featuring Stonehouse Olive Oil, specialty vinegars, delicious chocolates, wine accessories and fine home furnishings.

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18 Wineries, 18 Local Chefs & Barrels of Award-Winning Wines Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) announces their premier event of the year – the 19th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley (formerly known as Barrel Tasting Weekend) happening Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days! Nineteen wineries throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be showcasing the 2008 vintage straight from the barrels, sampling new releases and offering award-winning wines paired perfectly with foods prepared by local chefs and restaurants. Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush pads, peruse art from local artists while listening to live music, tour wineries and vineyards and enjoy a wonderful Wine Country weekend. Most importantly – this event offers guests the chance to take an advance look at what the 2008 vintage is going to be like in bottle! “This year marks our 19th year and we are so excited to be teaming up with local chefs and restaurants to create a truly special weekend of delicous foods paired with the amazing variety of wines produced in our valley.” Said Executive Director Josie Gay. “We invite wine lovers out to celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Nineteen wineries are participating this year and they are throwing open their cellar doors for this authentic wine country experience.” Admission is $55 per person for a weekend pass, which includes a souvenir wine glass and access to event tastings at all participating wineries. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as this is a sell-out event. Tickets and detailed information may be obtained online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling 1-866-794-9463. Participating wineries include: Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries of Kenwood, Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Estate Winery, Landmark Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Muscardini Cellars & Ty Caton Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon and Wellington Vineyards. Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) is an alliance of 22 wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In this 10 mile stretch of the Wine Country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and Kenwood, you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful wineries filled with award-winning wines.

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Anderson Valley to Host Fourth Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival Only U.S. event to showcase Alsace-style wines capitalizes on varieties’ exploding popularity For the fourth year, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association (AVWA) will present the International Alsace Varietals Festival – the only U.S. event to focus on the mostly dry, white wines from Alsace, France. The festival will be held February 21-22, and capitalizes on the increasing popularity of varieties such as Riesling and Pinot Gris (two of the fastest-growing white wines by sales in 2007). The 2009 International Alsace Varietals Festival will include a technical conference, a grand tasting, a winemakers dinner and winery open houses. Producers from around the world will pour Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat during the two-day celebration. The technical conference held the morning of Saturday, February 21 will highlight pertinent issues in winemaking and grape growing, presented by experts in Alsace-style wines. Lettie Teague from Food & Wine Magazine will be the keynote speaker at the event. The conference will also include a panel presentation on Riesling by renowned

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California and Oregon winemakers and a talk by Vinquiry on yeast and enzymes and their role in aromatics. Breakfast is included. The Alsace Varietals Grand Tasting on Saturday afternoon will showcase aromatic white wines from producers in California, Oregon, Michigan, New Zealand, Alsace, and several other states and countries. Food crafted by local purveyors will illustrate the versatility of pairing Alsace-varietal wines to a wide array of cuisines. Participating wineries include: Annie Amie Vineyards, Arista, Banyan/The Hobo Wine Co., Breggo Cellars, Chateau Grand Traverse, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chehalem, Claiborne & Churchill, Claudia Springs Winery, Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss, Domaines Schlumberger, Esterlina Vineyards, Foris Vineyards Winery, Greenwood Ridge Vineyards, Gundlach-Bundschu, Handley Cellars, Husch Vineyards, Lazy Creek Vineyards, Left Foot Charley, Londer Vineyards, McFadden Farm, Navarro Vineyards, Philo Ridge Vineyards, Robert Sinskey, Steele Wines, Thomas Fogarty Winery, Toulouse Vineyards, Tudor Wines, WillaKenzie Estate, Zina Hyde Cunningham and Zin Valle Vineyards. The winemakers dinner at Scharffenberger Cellars on Saturday evening will focus on Alsace-style wines (including Pinot Noir) produced by Anderson Valley’s own wineries, including Husch Vineyards, Esterlina Vineyards, Claudia Springs Winery, Handley Cellars and Greenwood Ridge Vineyards, among others. The evening will start with a sparkling wine reception and end with a gourmet, fivecourse dinner prepared by Chef/Owner Johnny Schmitt of the Boonville Hotel. On Sunday, local wineries will host open houses that include special wine tastings, seminars, food and wine pairings and more. For more information about the event, visit the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association website at www.avwines.com or contact the Association by e-mail at info@avwines or by phone at (707) 895WINE.

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arré Winery in Livermore has some big plans for 2009, which include weddings, romance and the introduction of a new wine and some new grape crops. At the same time, the family owned winery is holding onto some things tried in 2008 and expanding on them. Weddings and romance are a big part of the winery’s business, according to Tami Turner, Garré’s director of sales and marketing. That’s why starting this month, Garré will be focusing on brides, grooms and romance with bridal faires and a Valentine’s dinner in February. And in addition the bridal faires, tastings and Valentine’s dinner, the winery will host such events as a food and wine pairing class, Mardi Gras at Café Garré – a feature of specials related to the Big Easy as well as a murder mystery dinner and of course, the usual bocce ball events with an Italian buffet dinner on Wednesday evenings, from May through October. What’s also new is keeping the café open on Friday nights during the summer months, according to Turner. In the past, the café has been open during the winter months one night a week or for special events only. This year, the café will stay open during the summer series. During that time, Turner said the restaurant – or café – will do “full entrees that went over really well.” Besides the murder mysteries, bocce ball events, wine and food pairings and summer café openings, Garré Winery will also recognize such traditions as St. Patrick’s Day, an Easter brunch and egg hunt, a Mother’s Day Champagne brunch on May 10, and of course, not to leave out dear old dad, a Father’s Day “Rockin’ in the Vines” barbecue in June. The wine and food pairings are an expansion of what was tried last year, Turner said. In conjunction with the Livermore Area Recreation and Parks Department, the wine and food pairings will allow

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consumers to understand the wonderful nuances between different wines and different foods, she said. “This is the first year that we’re doing it twice in the first quarter. We may do more in the summer and fall. It’s kind of fun and interesting to do.” Of course, Garré Winery is about variety, according to Wayne Re, winemaker for Garré Winery. And this year, Garré Winery will be offering several new wines to their already wide selection of varietals and blends. “Starting this month, we’re going to realize a Bordeaux blend, Profound Secret,” said Re, who’s been the Garré winemaker for five years. In the vineyards, Re said two new grapes are being grown, Temperilla and Touriga. “They’re Spanish and Portuguese grapes.” Although the grapes are not part of the Livermore wine-growing landscape, Re said the winery was coming up with a different type of grape and perhaps a blend that’s more unique to the Livermore valley. The blend will be based on the Temperilla – which Re said is akin to a Cabernet – and Primo Vito grapes – which Re likens to an Italian Zinfandel – and could be ready by as soon as this summer. It all depends on how the crop is doing, he said. Is Re worried that wine drinkers might not take a shine to the new blend or wine? Not exactly, he said. “There is a somewhat limited calling for these wines,” he said “but once the public gets introduced to them, the tendency is to like them. “Although there are some wineries growing Temperilla and Touriga grapes they’re not being produced in large amounts, according to Re. For Garré, the foray into the Temperilla, Primo Vito and Touriga are part of offering variety, Re said. “You want to do variety so you have a variety of customers.” Visit Garré Winery at 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore. The tasting room is open weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (925) 371-8200 or visit the website at www.garrewinery.com.

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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE

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

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A Valentine Weekend of Wine & Chocolate in Lodi Cupid is on the wine trail in Lodi Wine Country this Valentine’s Day as 40 wineries will be hosting the 12th annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend on February 14 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. One “Golden Ticket” will be hidden in the commemorative chocolate bars that are given to each participating guest as they arrive. The grand prize is a Lodi Wine County Weekend Getaway plus more than 100 other prizes will be tucked away in the chocolate bars. Lodi vintners will be on hand to open their tasting rooms and share their wines with numerous activities, including barrel tasting, wine and chocolate pairing, live music, blending seminars and behind-the-scene tours. Bring your sweetheart and or friends to experience the delectable wines of Lodi paired with irresistible chocolates. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door at any participating winery. Ticket includes a commemorative wine glass, chocolate bar and admission to all participating wineries on both days. There is no charge for designated drivers. Visit www.lodiwineandchocolate.com or www.lodiwine.com for information on special winery activities or to purchase advance tickets. Also, contact the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center at (209) 365-0621, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s Cancer Research.

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Plan the Weekend with Calaveras Wineries The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance would like to invite the public to join them in celebrating President’s Wine Weekend at the 25 member winery tasting rooms located throughout Calaveras County on February 14 and 15. Participants will enjoy special barrel tastings, new wine releases, and an array of delicious palate pleasing foods! “Abraham Lincoln” and “George Washington” will be out and about visiting many of the wineries, so come on out and join us, meet some of our great winemakers, make new friends and raise your glass in toast to the people who helped make this country great! The cost of admission to participate in this event is the $10 purchase of a CWA logo wine glass (available at any of your favorite tasting rooms). The event will take place rain or shine! Designated drivers are encouraged and will receive complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Participants must be at least 21 years of age.

Here is just a small sample of what awaits you… Chatom Vineyards will boast an “AllAmerican Theme” filled with red-white-blue décor, and an All-American menu! Chatom will offer incredible wine promotions and specials just for this weekend event. Lavender Ridge Vineyard will be Featuring Charlie and Judy Creighton from the Cheese School of San Francisco serving and educating tasters with artisan cheese samples paired with other select gourmet picnic faire. Tanner Vineyards will bring you their own custom ranch raised chèvre, salad and Italian bread. Hatcher Winery will be serving their traditional Memphis Pulled Pork BBQ and famous potato salad. Beaux Chevaux Tasting Gallery will gallop into President’s Weekend by offering a barrel tasting of an upcoming release. There will a delectable pairing of mom’s old fashioned comfort food with their wines. Live music provided by local guitarist/vocalist Jim Lanier. Come view the featured artist of the

month, Lyda Taylor. Solomon Wines celebrates with a Good Old American farm theme presenting participants with pork rinds, corn mush pie, and mud puddle cookies while offering the most American of wines – Zinfandel (and from the oldest Zinfandel vineyard in America) and you have the makings for an American weekend in the heart of the California Gold Rush. Zucca Mountain Vineyards is serving their cheese and chocolate fondue along with other chocolate goodies paired with their wines, in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Join Newsome-Harlow for President’s Wine Weekend to taste some of the premier wines in Calaveras County. They will also pour barrel samples of three single vineyard Zinfandels and serve palate pleasers, prepared by their very own chef, Melanie Klann. Renner Winery is offering barrel samples of upcoming releases, special discounts on wine and Valentine Gift Baskets, and will offer up world-famous Lockeford sausages and have special wine discounts. There will be a sampling of gourmet chocolate. Special event hours are Friday noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday,

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10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vina Moda Winery is serving Very Red Beets Soup with white sour cream and blue napkins to wipe your lips, tantalizingly glazed chicken wings and blueberry brownies. Frog’s Tooth will showcase an American theme with live music. Twisted Oak Winery celebrates Valentine’s Day and President’s Day together with “Presidents in Lust.” They’ll be offering suitably lustful, yet totally presidential, chocolate treats – and the Twisted Presidents will once again be paying a visit! And on Saturday night they will be holding their annual Twisted Presidents Dinner at the Winery, featuring presidential favorites paired with historical wine selections from their library. Celebrate President’s Day weekend at the historic Stevenot Winery and allow them to entice you with wine and cheese pairings, limited case specials and prerelease wines from the barrel. Broll Mountain Vineyards will have special discounts on al wine as well as special discounts on all items at the tasting room. In addition they will serve homemade brownies to compliment their red wines.

2nd Annual Calaveras Winegrape and Gourmet! On Saturday, March 7, the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance will host the 2nd annual Calaveras Winegrape & Gourmet, a spectacular event showcasing all aspects of the micro-village viticulture industry and fine dining opportunities in Calaveras County. Attendees will enjoy samples of exceptional award-winning wines produced from Calaveras grown grapes paired with delicious foods created by fine local restaurants. You’ll also enjoy an array of exotic chesses and desserts. Exciting seminars focusing on the wine, culinary and viticulture industry will be presented by widely respected industry leaders in the Frogateria. Presale tickets at $40 available online at calaveraswines.org or $50 at the door.

Schedule of Events: 1 to 5 p.m. - Food & Wine Pairing and Wine & Culinary Industry Exhibits

Seminars 1:15 to 1:45 - The Art of Cheese & Wine Pairing, Judy Creighton 2:00 to 2:30 - Right Glass for the Right Wine, Aimee Brown 2:45 to 3:15 - Backyard Vineyard Estate, Steve Collum 3:30 to 4:00 - Sensory Evaluation/ Building a Wine Aroma Memory Bank (Limit 50 people), Tom Bender

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Cafe Fina – A Favorite Among Visitors, Locals by Katie Perry

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ld black-and-white family photos line the venue’s narrow walls, pointing like an arrow to the blue harbor that glistens through the clear windows below. Italian music hums in the background as the aroma of garlic and roasted tomatoes pervades the senses. Upon stepping through the doors of Café Fina, it’s instantly perceptible why this venerable restaurant on Monterey’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Providing a peek into owner Dominic Mercurio’s family history, this quaint restaurant boasts tradition in every element, from its serene oceanfront setting to its savory cuisine. “Coming from a Sicilian background and a fishing family, the influence came from being around the kitchen with my family. It came naturally,” Mercurio says. The pleasurable dining experience at Café Fina is a testament to the owner’s innate restaurateur talents. Since 1989, Mercurio has been serving homemade pasta and fresh fish out of the esteemed two-story location, which formerly housed one of the many canneries along the peninsula. “My goal is to serve local fish from Monterey,” he explains. Having fished

with his father in Alaska for 19 summers in a row in earlier years, he adds, “I know what fresh fish is supposed to be like.” He also knows how to compile a menu of truly flavorful dishes, such as his calamari appetizer with homemade tartar sauce, a special risotto of salmon and peas, and tasty shrimp and crab ravioli in a light pesto cream sauce. Another dish that’s a big hit: the cioppino. “We do it in a light tomato broth with clams, mussels, prawns, scallops and calamari, with a touch of saffron. The only thing we do that’s not traditional is put a little linguini in the bottom. It’s unbelievable,” Mercurio smiles. And in celebrating his Italian heritage with a menu of signature dishes, he adheres to the local theme by using only the freshest vegetables, harvested from none other than his own garden. “I grow 17 different varieties of tomatoes, five different kinds of zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, watermelons, cucumbers and all the herbs. Everything is organic,” Mercurio says. With crisp ingredients straight from the vine, it’s no wonder that the tomato caprese salad is another tasty delight and a musthave menu item during the summer months. For more information or to make a reservation, call Café Fina at (831) 372-5200 or visit www.cafefina.com.

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Winemaker Profile: Sarah’s Vineyard

ROBERT HENSON by Daniel L. Ehrler

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obert Henson began his winemaking adventure at Sarah’s Vineyard on July 1, 2007, but the adventure that brought him to this point helps explain how this creative, hard working, intense and productive professional and thoughtful gentleman does it all! Robert’s professional experience began with his work in the corporate restaurant industry. Beginning as a server and bartender, Robert’s management skills were soon recognized, and at 22, he became a manager and then General Manager of his first restaurant. The corporation soon recognized the expertise Robert possessed and gave him the responsibility of opening new restaurants, training staffs and managing them for a brief time before being sent to another area of the country to do the same thing all over again. Scottsdale, Denver, Reno, Chicago, Torrance, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Fresno, Sacramento and Albuquerque have all benefited from Robert’s restaurant management skills. And one of the benefits to Robert was his opportunity to become familiar with wine. In 1997, Robert visited Napa on a company retreat. In what perhaps was the defining experience for Robert, he had the opportunity to blend his own wine at a winery his group visited. How great would this be? Robert thought, but considered it a pipe dream. Interestingly enough, Robert grew up on a farm with his family, so in many ways, he believes he has come full circle. Robert began and ended going to college a couple of times, but he decided to return to school and earn his degree in enology. He enrolled and attended Fresno State University between fall 2002 and spring 2005,

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which happens to have its own 30,000 case winery (on campus!) called Fresno State Winery. Robert also had the extraordinary opportunity to work with Chalone’s winemaker, Michael Michaud, for two and half years in what Robert said was “More like an apprenticeship.” Additionally, Robert “peddled”wine for Chambers and Chambers for a year and half, selling wine to restaurants and wine shops. Now, are you beginning to see how this varied and challenging background was perfect for what Robert is now doing and doing so very well? Robert Henson had a “master plan!” With a strong management background, wine buying and sales experience and now his apprenticeship to “learn stuff that I didn’t learn in school about styles and the way you approach wine acidity, becoming a winemaker, himself, was not such a pipe dream any longer! A major “wow” experience for Robert was discovering Santa Clara Valley Wine Country. He discovered the quality of grape growing in this area and found it under appreciated. “The quality is amazing!” He learned that Sarah’s Vineyard was seeking a winemaker and met owner Tim Slater. And, as it is said, the rest is history. And what

history Robert Henson is making! “The south Santa Clara Valley region has incredible microclimates that have a hugeimpact on the quality of our regions grapes,” Robert said. He enjoys offering up barrel samples of his Estate-grown Pinot Noir at winemakers’ events and watching the surprise when he informs them that "This is Santa Clara Valley fruit!” He has much to be proud of already! His 2007 Estate Pinot Noir received gold and his 2007 Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir received double gold and best of class at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Sarah’s Vineyard produces exceptional Estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah; and success over the years with Rhone varietals has inspired Robert to plant a wide range of other Rhone grapes at the estate which will be available in the near future. For Robert Henson, “It starts in the vineyard, and that’s where I started,” he humbly states. “I want to have an impact on the vineyard, then on the wine and then on the wine sales.” What does Robert enjoy the most? “Hard work with a great life style is why I got into this along with the personal challenges in so many fields.” Did I mention that Robert was a farmer, microbiologist and chemist? He also enjoys mechanical challenges, as well as those he accomplishes with his hands. Robert still does all the spraying and tractor work and said, “Having hands on every aspect (of winemaking) and the complexity of what I do is what I like most,” and added, “I love being challenged and do it all! And on behalf of us all, Robert, thank you! Visit Sara’s Vineyard at 4005 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (408) 842-4278 or visit the website at www.sarahsvineyard.com.

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Guglielmo Wines at the White House? Guglielmo Winery is now being served at the White House. The Anaheim White House, that is! Guglielmo Winery and the Anaheim White House are true gems in their respective fields and have won numerous prestigious awards. The White House is an outstanding Italian cuisine restaurant, under the direction of owner Bruno Serato, and has earned multitudes of awards, including a 3-Star from the Mobil Guide, the highest rating awarded in Orange County, the DiRoNa Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Guglielmo Winery has been awarded gold medals from every top wine competition in the country! Guglielmo continues its family tradition of producing award-winning, premium varietal wines under three different labels, Guglielmo Private Reserve, Villa Emile Varietal Wines and the oldest label, Emile. A winemaker’s dinner is being planned at Anaheim White House showcasing Guglielmo Winery.

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Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail to Hold ‘Valentine’s Passport’, Feb. 14 Twelve Monterey County Wineries Celebrate Love Twelve tasting rooms along Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail will be hosting a “Passport” event on Saturday, February 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity for wine lovers to visit and enjoy the vintages and ambience of these artisan vintners. The wineries collectively opening their doors for the Valentine’s Passport are Paraiso, Hahn, Pessagno, Marilyn Remark, Scheid, Ventana, Chalone, Manzoni, San Saba, Blackstone, Boekenoogen and Puma Road. At this sweetheart of all wine tastings, the member wineries will be featuring rare vintages, music, food and celebration … all things amour. As a Passportcarrying V.I.P., guests will receive a souvenir glass, a gift of sweets, entry into a grand drawing, and special discounts. The Passport

“ticket price” is only $25. Passport purchase and more information is available at www.riverroadwinetrail.com. The River Road Wine Trail (formerly Steinbeck Wine Country) is an association of twelve Monterey County winery tasting rooms, located primarily along the River Road / Foothill Road corridor, on the Santa Lucia bench above the Salinas Valley. Charming and intimate, these

tasting rooms specialize in limited release vintages and genuine hospitality. Often, visitors will be sampling with the actual winemaker. Conveniently situated just east of Monterey and Carmel, and about seventy minutes south of San Jose, the River Road Wine Trail has become one of the Central Coast’s premiere wine touring destinations. The group’s online home is RiverRoadWineTrail.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK H Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week

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

NAPA VALLEY

Open Tue-Sat or by appointment

Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666

Open daily 10-5

H ALPHA OMEGA – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 251-9300 Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600

Mon-Sun 10-6

Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

H BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5230 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours

Open daily 10-5

H BELL WINE CELLARS – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-5

H BERINGER VINEYARD – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Cave Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6

Open daily 10-5:30

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252

Open daily 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

H DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Gifts, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6

Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment, 10-4

H 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 10:30-4

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 daily 9-5

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

Open daily 10-4

H ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily 10-5 Open Sat-Sun 10-3:30 or by appointment

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

Open by appointment only Call for information; 707 963-7181

H CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643

Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat til 8

Open daily 10:30-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

H CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for:Winery & Cave Tours with reservation only

Open daily 9:30-5

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 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10 Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9-4

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

Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065

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Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

H BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-6684 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

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

H CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 259-2225 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings

Cornerstone Cellars – Napa

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

H ARGER-MARTUCCI – 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

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

Open daily 9:30-4

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

Open by appointment only

H ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 259-6777 x227 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30 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 daily 8-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4

H FLORA SPRINGS TASTING ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-6

H FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings H FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed ; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 H FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Gift Items, Picnic Area; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444

Open Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5 Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK H FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Gift Items, Children Welcomed

Open daily 10-5

H GIRARD WINERY – 1551 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 968-9297 Children Welcomed, Picnic Area

Open daily 10-5

H GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Tasting Fees, Gift Items, Art Exhibits Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437

Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 H HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760

Open daily 10-5

H NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-6

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

Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-5:15 Open daily 10Open Thu-Mon 11-5

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

Open Wed-Sun 11-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30 Open by appointment only

H HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Welcomed; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 11-4

H JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6

H JOSEPH PHELPS VNYDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

H KIRKLAND RANCH WINERY – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

Open daily 10-4

Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167

Open daily 10-4

Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4

H 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 11-7

Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658 H MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 10:30 & 12:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500

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

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

Open daily 11-5

Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Open Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Open daily by appointment 9-5

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

Open Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Open Wed-Sun 10-4

H PEJU – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6

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

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

H PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Children & Pets OK Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail , St. Helena; 707 967-1601 H RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

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

Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403

Open daily 10-5

Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800

Open daily 10-5

Reynolds Family Winery – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558

Open daily 10-4:30

Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1

Open by appointment Mon-Sat

Robert Mondavi Winery – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Robert Sinskey Vnyrds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Rocca Family – 1130 Main St, Napa; 707 257-8467

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-4 Open daily 10-4:30 Mon-Sat 1-6

H ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

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 Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 H ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707-963-5105

Open daily 10-5:30

Open daily 10-4:30

Noah Vineyard – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675

Robert Pepi Winery – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open Moo-Sat 9-5 Open daily 10-5

H LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy 29 So, St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cave Tours, Food Pairings

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

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

Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555

Call for information; 707 226-2348

Open daily 10-6

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

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

Morey Cellars – Napa

Open daily 10-4:30

H 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

H GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy 29 S., Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings

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

Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-5 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30 Open daily 10-5 Open Mon-Fri by appointment Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 H SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-3:30

X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 287-4984

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open Mon-Fri 10-4

Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990

Open daily 10:30-5

Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930

Open by appointment only

H SILVERADO VINEYARDS – 6121 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 257-1770 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open Mon-Sun 9-4

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

Fr-Su 10-4:30 or by appointment Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

H STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-4:30

Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444

Open Wed-Sat 11-7

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

Open Mon-Sat 10-4

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

Open daily 11-5

H SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 10:30-4:30

H 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 10-5 Open daily 10-4

The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707

Open by appointment only

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

H TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 935-3504

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 12-8

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open Mon-Sat 9-4

H V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily: Winter 9-5, Summer 9-6 Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Cave Tours Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

H 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 11-7

SONOMA COUNTY 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

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

Open daily10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Thur-Mon 11-4:30

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

Open daily11-5

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

Open daily11-5

H ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5:30 Fri-Sat 12-6

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 11-4:30

H 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

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

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 11-6

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5

Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Fri-Mon 11-4

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-6

Charles Creek Winery – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848

Open daily 11-6

Chateau Felice – 223 Center St, 707 431-9010; Healdsburg

Mon-Wed 11-6 Thu-Sun 11-6

H CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings H 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

H WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 224-4477 Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs

Open daily 10-5

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

Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466

H WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Tours

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Open daily 10-4:30

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

Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340

H WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798

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

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

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

Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707-942-0840

Daily 10-4:30

H CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Picnic Area

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

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Mon-Fri 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215

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

Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000

Open daily 10:30-4:30

H 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

Open daily 9-4:30

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

Open daily 10:30-4

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

H ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Children Welcomed

Thu-Mon 11-5

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

H FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’S ROSSO & BIANCO 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Open daily 10-5

Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010

Fri-Mon 11-5

Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

H FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Open daily 10:30-4:30

H GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707-473-2909;

Open daily 10-6 Open daily 11-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30;

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

Open daily 10-5 Call for information; 707 833-0032

H GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings 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 Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756

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

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-5 Thu-Sun 11-5

H 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 H J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Picnic Area, Children Welcomed J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 J. Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531

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

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

Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 H KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-6

H LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-2330 Open daily 10-5 Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings H LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707-433-9211 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

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

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)

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

Open daily 11-5

MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eight St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed) H MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 H MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804

Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 H 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 10:30-5:30

Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999

H MAYO FAMILY WINERY – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours H MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings H MAYO FAMILY – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Gift items, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for Food Pairings H MAYO FAMILY ON THE PLAZA – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Gift items, Children Welcomed H MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10:30-6:30 Open daily 11-6 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6 Open daily 10:30-6 Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Moondance Cellars – at the Wine Room; 9575 Sonoma Hwy; Kenwood; 707 833-6131 H MOSAIC (formerly De Lorimier)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 H MUSCARDINI CELLARS – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-833-0526 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Sat Sun 11-4

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

Fri-Mon 11-5

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

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

Open daily 10-5

H 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

H 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

H Paradise Ridge – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4

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

Open 10-4 by appointment

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

Open daily 11-4:30

H QUIVIRA VINEYARDS – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-4

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 10-6

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

Open daily 11-4

H RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Thur-Mo 11-6

Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344

Open daily 11-5

SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open by appointment only

H 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

Open daily 10-5

St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674

Open daily 9-5

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

H SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992

Open daily 10-4 Thur-Mo 11-5 Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Sebastopol Vineyards – Hwy 116 N. Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579

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

Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 H 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 Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430

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

H WELLINGTON VINEYARDS – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

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

H WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

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

NORTH CENTRAL COAST ALAMEDA COUNTY Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800

Open by appointment only 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 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10:30-6

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

Open daily 9-6 Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4

Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053 Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534

Sat-Sun 11-5 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd Weekend of the Month 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; 408 779-214

Open daily 10-5

Sat/Sun 11-4:30

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

Open daily 9-5

Open daily 10–5

J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 288-5057

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Mon-Sat 9-4

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

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 10-5

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

11-4 3rd Saturday of each month

Open daily 11-5:30

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

Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 H 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

Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday Open daily 10-6 Open daily 11-5

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

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

Open daily 11-4

H SYCAMORE CREEK – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016

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

Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg

Mon-Sat 9-4 Open daily 10-6

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

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

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

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

Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 800-505-4850 H Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5

H ROSSO & BIANCO - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Gift items, Food Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 11-7

Trentadue – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104

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

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

Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888

H Topel – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings

Fri-Sun 11-5 Fri-Sun 12-5 Open daily 12-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 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

H 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

Fri-Sun Noon-5

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

Sat 11-4

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

Sat 12-5 or by appointment

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

Open daily 12-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

Open daily 11-6

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

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

Open daily 12-5

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

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

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 11-5

Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282

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

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

Special events & by appointment

White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911 Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463

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

Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays

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

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

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

Open daily 12-5

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

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

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

Loma Prieta – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Martin Ranch – 6675 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777

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

Open daily 11-5

H BOEKENOOGEN – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 11-5

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

Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5

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

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

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

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

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

Thur-Mon 11- 6

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

H 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

Open by appointment only Special events & by appointment

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

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

Open daily 12-6

Tu-Su 12-6

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

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 12-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt Open by appointment only 3rd Sat of each month 11am-4pm Open by appointment only

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 11

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 11-7

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

Special events & by appointment

H SCHEID VNYDS WINE LOUNGE 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK

Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242

Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Open daily 12-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Fri-Sun 12-5 Open daily 11-5 Special events & by appointment Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Open by appointment only Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Special Events & by appointment Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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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

H VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 11-5

Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463

Open daily 10-6

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

Mon-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt

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

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

Open by appointment only Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4

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H PESSAGNO WINERY – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992

Fri-Sun 11-5 Tue-Sun 11-5

H SCHEID VINEYARDS – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

H VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5

HOLLISTER DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023

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

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

Open by appointment only

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES

H SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 11-5

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

Fri-Mon 12-5

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

Wed-Mon 10-6

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

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

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

Open Daily 10-5

YOLO COUNTY

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Braren Pauli – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322

Open daily 10-5

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

French Hill Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1710

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 10-6

Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1094

Thu-Sun 11-5

Burford & Brown – 13265 S. Hwy 101, Ste 5, Hopland; 707-744-8781

Open daily 11-4

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462

Open daily 10-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

Christine Woods – 3155 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2115

Open daily 11-6

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

Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250

Open daily 9-5

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

Fr-Su 11-5

Open daily 10-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Fife Est Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889

Open by appointment only

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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

Battaion Cellars – 21 S. Livermore Ave, #109, Livermore; 925 245-9242

Open daily 10-5

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

Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707-744-8466 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

Hidden Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357

Open daily 10-5

Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-3743; 987-3503

Open daily 11-6

Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216

Open daily 10-5

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

Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707-894-2304 Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707-937-4960 Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010

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

Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat-Sun 11-5

Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 12-5 Fri-Sun 12-4

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

H CEDAR MOUNTAIN – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040

Fri-Sun Noon-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)

H CONCANNON – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-4:30

Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156

Thu-Sun 11-4:30

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

Open daily 11-5

Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 447-4328

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

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

Tue-Sun 12-4:30

Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001

Open daily 10-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

McDowell Wine – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland

Open daily 10-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

H 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

Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341

Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 H ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

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

Sat-Sun 11-5 Sat-Sun, 1-6 Fri 4-7 Fri-Sun 1-6

La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442

Open daily 12-4:30

Open daily 11-5

Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662

Weekends 12-4:30

Open daily 10-5

Little Valley Winery– 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 862-9006

Fri-Sun 12-5

Open daily 11-5

Livermore Valley Cellars – 1508 Westmore Rd, Livermore; 925 447-1751

Sat-Sun 12-5

Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE

Sat-Sun 12-5

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744

Thu-Sun 12-5

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390

Wed-Sun 11-4:30

Red Skye – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square) 925-989-1163

Fri 3-6, Sat 1-6 Sun 1-5

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

Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE

Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30

Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440

Open daily 12-4:30

Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458

Thu-Sun 11-4:30

Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380

Open daily 12-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment

Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541

Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923 VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 12-5

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

Open daily 12-5

Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871

SIERRA FOOTHILLS AMADOR COUNTY Amador Cellars – 6150 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

LODI/WOODBRIDGE

Fri-Sun 10-5

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

Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 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, 209 369-6805; Lodi

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

Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184

Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5

Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880

Thu-Sun 11-5

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 11-6 Sat-Sun 12-6 Open daily 10-5

Fri-Sun 11-4:30 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

Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment

H MONTEVINA WINERY – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949

Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30

Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19

Fri-Sun 11-4 Fri-Sun 11-5

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

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

Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567

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

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 12-4

Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000

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

Open daily 10-5

3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30

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

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

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

Open daily 10:30-5

Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283

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

Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600

Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006

Tues-Sun 9-4:30 Wed-Sun 10-4

Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181

Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782

Fri-Mon 10-5 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30

Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Sat-Sun 12-5 Open daily 11-5

Fri-Sun 12-5 Open daily 10-5

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

Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Thu-Sun 10-5 Open daily 12-5

Fri-Sun 11-6 or by appointment

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

Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209-333-9291 Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209-368-2446

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Tue-Sun 11-5

Sat-Sun 12-5

Sat-Sun 12-5

H Woodbridge – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt

Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932

Sat-Sun 11-5

Open daily 10:30-4:30 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9:30-5 Fri-Sun 10-5

Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761

Open by appointment only

Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208

Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910

Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5

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

Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800

Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153

Sat-Sun 11-5

Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005

Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463

Wed-Sun 11-5

Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556

Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE

Sat-Sun 11-4

Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016

Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646

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

CALAVERAS COUNTY Black Sheep Winery – 634 French Gulch, Murphys; 209 728-2157

Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment

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

Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only)

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

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750

Sat-Sun 12-5

Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500

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

Open daily 11-5

Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505

Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303

Wed-Sun 11-5

Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675

Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487

Wed-Sun 11-6

Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201

Thur-Sun 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700

Thur-Mon 11-5 or by appointment

French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800

Tue-Sun 11-5

Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175

Open daily 11-5

Hatcher Winery – 419 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111

Fri-Sun 11-5

Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463

Open daily 11-5

Fri-Sun 12-5:30

Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 10-5

Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545

Wed-Sun 11-5

Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251

Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303

Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968

Wed-Sun 11-5

Lavender Ridge – 431 B Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441

Fri-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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-6

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

Open daily 12-5

Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424

Wed-Sun 11-5

Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436

Open daily 11-5

Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463

Wed-Sun 11-5

Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148

Wed-Mon 11-6

Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054

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

Thu-Sun 10:30-5:30

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

Zucca Mountain – 425E Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949

Open daily 12-5

Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078

Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8

Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255

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

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

Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225

Open daily 11-5

Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282

Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672

Open daily 11-5

Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032

David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833

Open daily 11-5

Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990

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

Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626

Open daily 10-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Open daily 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sat 11-5 or by appointment Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5 Open daily 11-Dusk Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 12-4 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.) Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 12-6 Open by appointment only

PLACER COUNTY Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522

Open by appointment only

Fri-Sun 11-5

Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866

Open by appointment only

Open daily 11-5

Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111

Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment

Thu-Sun 11-5

Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030

Open by appointment only Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422

Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642

Open daily 11-5

Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075

Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175

Open daily 11-5

Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015

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Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402

Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767

dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132

Fri-Sun 11-5:30 or by appointment

NEVADA COUNTY

EL DORADO COUNTY Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094

Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910

Thu-Sat 1-4 Open by appointment only

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