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ON THE COVER Sutter Home Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WINE COUNTRY NEWS Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

PERFECT PAIRS Zina Hyde Cunningham Petite Sirah with Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloins and Peanut Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 THINGS TO DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

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

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WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47 St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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

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

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LEDSON WINERY & VINEYARDS WINE CLUB DETAILS

Ledson wines are not available in retail outlets. Membership in the Ledson Wine Club is the best option for those who do not want to miss out on these award-winning wines.

ny way you look at it, Ledson Winery is pretty hard to miss. Let’s face it, there just aren’t that many grand, impressive castles in Sonoma County – especially on Highway 12 – at the gate of the serene Sonoma Valley wine country. There it sits, majestically on the east side of the road, standing proud, perhaps 300 to 400 feet from the highway. You know right away it’s the famous Castle. Built with more than two million bricks, 16,000 square feet spread over four floors with a breathtaking staircase, plenty of balconies and turrets, seven fireplaces of imported marble, and a slate roof to top it all off, The Castle is one of the most distinguished buildings in California. Steve Ledson , a fifth-generation Sonoma native and a descendant of winemakers, farmers, and grape growers, opened what was originally designed to be his home as a winery to the public a decade ago. Surrounded by meticulously farmed vineyards, manicured gardens, and an assortment of fountains, it may bring to mind the set of a particularly vivid, romantic fairytale. The winery features beautifully appointed tasting bars, private tasting suites, impeccable picnic grounds with historic oak trees, a tasteful gift boutique, and a fully stocked gourmet marketplace. Ledson Winery is a breathtaking setting for an afternoon picnic, wine country wedding, or romantic weekend getaway. The Ledson wines you will taste are available exclusively at the winery in Kenwood, at the Ledson Hotel & Harmony Lounge in Sonoma, or in the online store at www.ledsonwinery.com. Offering more than 70 wines, their current releases include a crisp and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc, multiple Chardonnay styles, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, numerous Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sangiovese, Barbera, Mourvedre, Grenache, Merlot, Port, Orange Muscat, and exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. With astonishing architecture and countless award-winning wines, Ledson is definitely the place to visit – you will be sure to find a wine that suites your palate.

• Ledson Wine Club members have a variety of options: Members of the Castle Club receive two bottles every other month; Knights Club members receive two bottles every month; Nobility Club members receive a case every six months; Royalty Club members will receive a case four times a year, and “Friends of the Winemaker” is an extra option available for any of the clubs and entitles the club member to receive limited production wines, Reserve wines, wines from the Ledson Family Cellar, and older vintages in the shipment. • Recipients of the Gift Club will receive a personalized gift card followed by a two bottle shipment every other month.

• All club members are offered numerous wine preferences; every shipment can be a different experience that includes, among others: “White,” “White Dry,” “Red Dry,” “Dry” (both reds and white) and “Zinfandel Only.” The first club shipment can be completely customized.

• Locals who pick up their club shipment may swap wines and customize every shipment, ensuring that they get exactly what they want. • Prices vary depending on the delivery program selected and wine preference.

• Wine Club shipments are discounted 20%, tasting notes and food pairing suggestions are included with each shipment.

• Members receive preferred pricing on purchases made exclusively at the winery or at the Ledson Hotel & Harmony Lounge in Sonoma, as well as at the online store.

• Members receive 10% off on one night’s stay at the Ledson Hotel for each $1,000 spent on wine purchases. • Members are invited to special “Members Only” events throughout the year.

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

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• Tasting fees are waived for a member and one guest. Private tastings are available by appointment for Wine Club members and up to six guests in one of the private tasting suites.

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

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

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

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

« ONGOING WEEKENDS (EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND) Wine Component Tasting Seminar 10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena EVERY 4TH WEEKEND Wine & Food Pairing Seminar 10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Wine & Food Pairings 11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing 1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing Peju Province Winery, Rutherford www.peju.com, 800-446-7358

ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa www.backroomwines.com • July 3: Summer Sparklers • July 10: Wines of Italy • July 17: Oregon & Washington Wines • July 24: Sauvignon Blancs from Around the World • July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery ONGOING di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature • Through Sept. 19: Mike Henderson: New Work • Oct 31-Jan 30: Altered States: The Collection in Contex 707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org ONGOING Friday Night Pulse Tastings 5-7pm, 888-963-0440, free www.acmefinewines.com Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena

« ONGOING ONGOING Private Tours 707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com $25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville ONGOING Epicurean Explorations RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people $95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch www.goosecross.com Goosecross Cellars, Yountville FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Cheers! St. Helena 6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! ONGOING WEEKENDS Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com • July 3, 17, 31: Comedy Night • July 5: Family Date Night • July 6: Moonlight Escape • July 9, 23: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre • July 10, 17, 24, 31: Vintners Lunch • July 11, 30: Winemakers Dinner • July 16: Varietal Voyage ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org 1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa • July 2: Spencer Day CD Release Party • July 6: An Evening with Joan Baez • July 10: Mamma Mia! • July 11: Arty Party’s Old School • July 18: Festival del Solé Opening Night • July 24: Hairspray • July 31: A Midsummer Night’s Dreamweavers – A Retrospective • Aug 1: Smokey Robinson • Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS « ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20 • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours ONGOING Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Concert Series 7pm, 888-RMWJAZZ, www.robertmondaviwinery.com Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville • July 4: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band • July 11: Ozomatli • July 18: Natalie Cole • July 25: KC & The Sunshine Band • Aug 1: Smokey Robinson THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Bacchus That Rascal Multi-media presentation – History of Wine Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981

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

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

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

« EVERY SATURDAY Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays at Bennett Lane Winery Calistoga, 10am-5pm www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 ONGOING Friday Night Winemaker Events 5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2 JV Wine & Spirits, Napa • July 3: BBQ & Zins ONGOING SUNDAYS Sunday Suppers at Brix 3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749 www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville ONGOING SATURDAYS Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa 10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa ONGOING Wine Social Every Evening No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine. 707-944-2749, www.brix.com Brix Restaurant, Yountville

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

JULY 12 Bastille Day 1-5pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com Domaine Chandon, Yountville

« ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17

« JULY 17-25

Celebrity Photo Exhibit ‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities’ by George Rose 10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 THURSDAYS THROUGH JULY 30 Napa Chefs’ Market 5-9pm, First Street, Downtown Napa www.napadowntown.com, 707-257-0322

4th Annual Napa Valley Festival de Sole Various events & locations in the Napa Valley 888-337-6272, wwwfdsnapa.org JULY 18 Cooking Class with Chef Charles Weber, Everything Tomatoes Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95 www.cedargablesinn.com, 800-309-7969

JULY 2-5 Napa County Fair & Silverado Parade 707-942-6333 Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga

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JULY 3 Red, White & Blue Barbeque 6-9pm, $80, Beringer Vineyards, St Helena www.beringer.com, 866-708-9463 RSVP

JULY 18 27th Annual Home Winemakers Classic 5-7:30pm, St. Supéry Winery, Rutherford $45/adv, $50, www.drycreek.org, 707-944-8626

« JULY 3 Le Rêve & Lobster Feast Chateau Society Wine Club Event 6-8:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122 JULY 3 Artist Reception: Reuben Godinez 6-9pm, 707-226-8569 Silverado Trail Wine Studio, Napa Wines by Bighorn Cellars

« JULY 4 4th of July Celebration BBQ, live music & fireworks display! 7-10pm Louis M Martini Winery, St. Helena, 800-321-WINE www.louismartini.com, $95, $80/members JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration Dusk, 707-257-9529 Veterans Memorial Park, Napa

« JULY 4 Red, White & Barbeque 866-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena

« JULY 4 Grgich Hills’ Annual Wine Club Celebration 11:30am-3pm, 800-532-3057 www.grgich.com, $125, $155/guests Victorian House, Yountville JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 Behind the Scenes 11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $30 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford JULY 11, 19 Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting 2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

« JULY 11 Club Vivant Lobster Dinner & A Movie Member Exclusive Event, 7-11pm, $120 Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 707-967-7700 RSVP www.mummnapa.com JULY 11 Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing: French Cheese 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford

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Food & Wine Pairing 11am-12:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122

SONOMA COUNTY « ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln 10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley. EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk 6-8pm, 707-874-9462, Downtown Sebastopol

« ONGOING Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

« ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

JULY 25 Cooking with Wine Series: Sautéing 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford

« JULY 31 Jazz Event 5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122 AUGUST 1 Cabernet Tasting with Hors d’Oeuvres 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30 Behind the Scenes 11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $30 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford AUGUST 7-8 11th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration 707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.com Various events in Napa Valley Coach “K” hosts the celebration. AUGUST 8 Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing: California Cheese 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford

« AUGUST 9 2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event 12-3pm, 800-446-7358 www.peju.com, $30, $20/members Peju Winery, Rutherford

« AUGUST 15 Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting 2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

« AUGUST 17 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Napa Valley 3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Grand Tasting Event, Silverado Resort, Napa 877-26-TASTE, TasteOfTheNation.org

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts • July 6-10: Summer Music Camp • July 14: Tears for Fears • July 17: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons • Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux

ONGOING FRIDAYS Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda Garden from 4:30 pm to 7:30pm with Live Music, Grilled Appetizers and Drink Specials. www.macarthurplace.com

« ONGOING Tours, Tastings & Seminars St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimum Call for more information & reservations. www.stfranciswinery.com • Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25

ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Center 707-588-3400, Rohnert Park

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour 10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25 www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg

www.spreckelsonline.com ONGOING Live Entertainment at River Rock Casino 707-857-2777, Geyserville, www.riverrockcasino.com

« ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000 www.fairmont.com.sonoma ONGOING The Center for Performing Arts 707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park. www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/

ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola 11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20 Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811 ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com

« ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings 10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale $5 tasting fee covers the pairing! www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389

• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65

Sunday Brunches by the Sea 10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon

www.timbercoveinn.com Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma

« ONGOING Guided Winery Tours 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma

Summer Jazz Series

JULY 2 Bedrock Vineyard Tour 10am, 707-933-2232, $125 Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma

6-10pm, 707-996-9779

« JULY 2, 23

707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com

« ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30

www.ledsonhotel.com Ledson Hotel, Sonoma EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market

ONGOING Winemaker Tasting 6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa www.winespectrum.com, 707-525-8466 ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134 ONGOING Escape to Wine Country Concert Series Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon tours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood 707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com • July 4: Folk Artist, Adam Traum • July 11: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga • July 18: Jazz Keyboardist, Steve Rubardt • July 25: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald • Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell

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

« ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm 707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Downtown Friday Nights Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm. www.sonomavalley.com

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« EVERY FRIDAY Complimentary Wine Tasting at Flamingo Hotel 5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille featuring Sonoma County wines 707-545-8530, 800-848-8300 Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com

707-838-1260, 15 min after sunset www.townofwindsor.com, free Windsor Town Green, Windsor • July 14: Horton Hears a Who • July 21: Hotel for Dogs • July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop • Aug 4: Coraline ONGOING THURSDAYS Summer Nights on the Green Live Concerts & Farmers’ Market 707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pm www.townofwindsor.com, free Windsor Town Green, Windsor • July 2: Mark McLay & the Dust Devils • July 9: SambaDa • July 16: Shakespeare on the Green –

« ONGOING 19th Annual Summer Concert Series Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg • July 11: The Rippingtons & Craig Chaquico • Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove, Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J • Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents: Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro • Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates – Up Close & Personal Tour 866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.com www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean • Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 • Cinq Cépages Component Tasting Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 • Private VIP Wine Tasting 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour • Box Lunch Prgram with Tour Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment www.chateaustjean.com

Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese Combinations: Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies 10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma www.gloriaferrer.com, $30, 707-996-7356

Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 ONGOING TUESDAYS

• July 7: The Tale of Despereaux 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, $10pp 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26 Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market 4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com 2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma

• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25

Summer Nights on the Green Movie Night ONGOING

FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 1 Valley of the Moon Food & Wine Pairings 11am-2pm, 707-939-4510, $25 www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com Valley of the Moon Winery, Glen Ellen

The Tempest • July 23: Tom Rigney & Flambeau

JULY 3 First Friday Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa Food, art & music! 4-8pm www.firstfridaysonfourth.com JULY 3 First Fridays Art Walk 4-7pm, www.healdsburg.com Galleries in downtown Healdsburg JULY 3 Fireworks Over the Bay Dusk, 707-875-3866, free Westside Park, Bodega Bay

« JULY 3 Finally Friday & All American Zin Day Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

« JULY 4 Inaugural B.R. Cohn Winery Charity Car Classic 12-5pm, 800-330-4064, www.brcohn.com, free B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen Live music by Rich Little Band & Whiskey Thieves

• July 30: Tommy Castro • Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band • Aug 13: Party Council ONGOING Live From the Middle Reach Summer Music Series 1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pm www.cdonatiello.com, free C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg

JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration – Red, White & Blue! 10am-5pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration 707-869-9000, free, Main Street, Guerneville

• July 19: Jason Damato

JULY 4 Red, White & Boom 6-10pm, 707-545-4200 Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa

• July 26: Summer Mencher & White Noise

JULY 4

• July 5: The Hellhounds • July 12: Fred Odell

• Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB • Aug 9: Barbra Shassus WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7 Ravenswood After Hours 5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma 707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade & Celebration 9am-5pm, 707-938-4626x1, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma JULY 4 4th of July Fireworks & Parade of Lites Dusk, 707-865-9956, free, Monte Rio

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 4 19th Annual Fireworks Show 707-894-0857, 707-433-3059 Healdsburg High Athletic Field, Healdsburg

JULY 11 Eco-Tour Hike with Jeff Kunde Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood, 9am, $60 www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334 RSVP

JULY 4-5 Independence Weekend 11am-5pm, Raymond Burr Vineyards, Healdsburg www.raymondburrvineyards.com, 888-900-0024

JULY 11 Annual Bastille Day Luncheon 11:30am-2pm, 707-433-7427, $75 www.michelschlumberger.com Michel-Schlumberger Winery, Healdsburg

JULY 9 Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85 707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

« JULY 9 Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines: An Appetizing Seminar 10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356, $25

« JULY 10, 24 Music at Mazzocco Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg 707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com

JULY 11 Say Cheese! Wine & Food Pairing 1-2:30pm, 800-975-0555x13 www.lambertbridge.com, $50, $40/members Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg

« JULY 11 Summer Open House 11am-4pm, 800-500-2285 www.sausalwinery.com Visit 7 wineries along Hwy 128! Alexander Valley Vineyards, Fieldstone Winery, Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines, Hanna Winery, Hawkes Winery, Sausal Winery & White Oak Winery

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« JULY 11 Moshin Pictures: Singin’ in the Rain Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members www.moshinvineyards.com Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg JULY 15 Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Featuring Hanzell Winery 6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVP Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

« JULY 16, 30 Wine Tasting FUNdamentals Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma 10:30am-12pm, $25 707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com JULY 17 Winemaker Dinner: Henriot Champagne Cellars 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319 www.timbercoveinn.com Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove

« JULY 17 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Featuring Merry Edwards 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com The Bay View Restaurant, $79 Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

« JULY 17, 31 Finally Friday Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

« JULY 18-19 Catalan Festival 11am-4pm, food, wine & fun with a Catalan accent! 707-933-1999, www.gloriaferrer.com, $45 $37/under 21, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma JULY 18-19 Summit ET Bracket Drag Races 8am-6pm, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma www.infineonraceway.com, 800-870-RACE JULY 24-26 FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « JULY 25 Mangia Bene! Italian Winery Dinner 6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx255 www.stfranciswinery.com, $130, $104/members St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa JULY 26 Dixieland in the Valley 4pm, 707-522-8786, $50 www.santarosasymphony.com 5465 Red Winery Road, Alexander Valley JULY 28 – AUGUST 9 Sonoma County Fair: The Fair Before Time 707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.com Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Horse racing, carnival, entertainment & more! JULY 31 – AUGUST 2 NHRA Division 7 Drag Races 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

« AUGUST 1 Moshin Pictures: Pillow Talk Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members www.moshinvineyards.com Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg AUGUST 7 First Friday Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa Food, art & music! 4-8pm www.firstfridaysonfourth.com

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

« AUGUST 7-9 Farm Trails Wine Country Weekend Ferrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com AUGUST 8 Orchard Tour McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30 707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

LAKE/MENDOCINO ONGOING Classic Concerts by the Lake Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE • July 4: 3 Doors Down • July 5: All American Rejects • July 10: Robin Trower • July 11: Heart w/ The Lost Boys • July 23: George Thorogood & The Destroyers & Jonny Lang • July 25: Tim McGraw • July 26: Kelly Clarkson • July 31: Smokey Robinson • Aug 2: Peter Frampton EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland

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EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Buford & Brown Yappy Hour Wine tasting with your dog! 1-3pm The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, 707-744-878 SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 16 18th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park 707-463-6200, www.gomendo.com Todd Grove Park, Ukiah ONGOING THROUGH JULY 19 Leading Ladies 707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino ONGOING THROUGH JULY 5 Willits Frontier Days 707-459-6330, www.willitsfrontierdays.com Various locations in Willits

AUGUST 4 Wagner Family California Wine Dinner Joseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards & the Wagner Family Wine, $165 Campton Place, San Francisco 415-955-5574, [email protected] AUGUST 6-9 SF Chefs Food Wine 4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more!

www.sfchefsfoodwine.com

« AUGUST 18 Silverado Napa Valley Wine Dinner Jonathan Emmerich, Winemaker Silverado

415-955-5574, [email protected]

JULY 25-26 5th Annual Lake County Wine Adventure 10am-5pm, 800-595-WINE www.lakecountywineries.com Visit participating wineries!

MARIN COUNTY ONGOING Film Night in the Park 8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids • July 10: Help!, San Anselmo • July 11: Buena Vista Social Club, San Geronimo • July 17: Blade Runner, San Anselmo • July 18: Back to the Future, San Anselmo • July 24: Who Killed the Electric Car, San Anselmo • July 25: Lavender Hill Mob, San Anselmo • July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax • Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley • Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, San Anselmo • Aug 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, San Anselmo

SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING Wednesday Sunset Sessions 5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com ONGOING Film Night in the Park 8pm, $6, $3/kids 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org • July 11: Manhattan, Union Square • Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 23 72nd Annual Stern Grove Festival 415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco JULY 14 Peter Michael Sonoma Wine Dinner & Tasting Peter Michael Winery, $250 Campton Place, San Francisco 415-955-5574, [email protected]

THURSDAYS JULY 2 – AUGUST 27 Thursday Night Music Series 6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com JULY 3-4 12th Annual Race Nights on the Row 11am-5pm, www.canneryrow.com Cannery Row, Monterey

MONTEREY BAY AREA ONGOING

JULY 4 Clearlake International Worm Races 707-994-3600, Austin Park, Clearlake

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

Union Square, San Francisco

Vineyards, $160, Campton Place, San Francisco ONGOING THROUGH JULY 4 Independence Day Fireworks 800-LAKESIDE, www.lakecounty.com Displays throughout Lake County

ONGOING World of Wine 2009 Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com • July 1: Spain • Aug 5: Northern Italy

Live at Golden State Theatre-Monterey 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com • Sept 12: Paula Poundstone ONGOING Live Music at KRML Radio The Eastwood Building, Carmel www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Winemaker Wednesdays

JULY 3, 10, 17 Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com JULY 4 4th of July Celebration Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com JULY 4, 18 Starlight Evening Train Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm Bargetto Winery, Soquel 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts 4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690 ONGOING TUESDAYS Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres 5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey

JULY 11 Moonlight Dinner Train Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com JULY 11 Summer BBQ with Soul Kiss 1-5pm, 408-847-8827 www.kirigincellars.com Kirigin Cellars, Gilroy JULY 11-12 “Every Weekend” Grand Opening 12-5pm, 408-848-5823 www.sartoricellars.com Sartori Cellars, Gilroy JULY 11-12 Fine Arts Festival 11am-5pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com JULY 24-26, 31, AUGUST 1-2 Day Out with Thomas Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

« EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Open for Tasting Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm $10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members

AUGUST 7, 14 Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197 EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel 831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com

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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS SOUTH BAY ONGOING Summer Concert Series 408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com The Mountain Winery, Saratoga • July 1: Ani DiFranco • July 3: Yes with special guest Asia • July 8: Duran Duran • July 10: Regeneration Tour with ABC, Wang Chung, Berlin, Cutting Crew & Heaven 17 • July 11: Toad the Wet Sprocket • July 14: Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters • July 15: Tears for Fears • July 16-17: Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald • July 18: Indigo Girls • July 21: Pat Benatar & Blondie with special guest The Donnas • July 22: George Thorogood & the Destroyers & Jonny Lang • July 23: The Moody Blues • July 24: Kathy Griffin • July 30-31: Steve Miller Band WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26 Jazz on the Plazz 6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free 408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 8 Stanford Jazz Festival 650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.org Stanford University, Stanford JULY 5 Music on the Patio: Francois & Rodrigo 1-4pm, Testarossa Winery, Los Gatos, $10 408-354-6150x21, www.testarossa.com

SAN MATEO COUNTY EVERY SATURDAY Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm 650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com JULY 18-19 23rd Annual Connoisseurs’ Marketplace Live music, fine art, wine, food & more! 10am-6pm, Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, free 650-325-2818, www.miramarevents.com AUGUST 2 2009 Tour de Peninsula 650-321-1638, www.supportparks.org Coyote Point, San Mateo

ALAMEDA COUNTY JULY 22 Educational Seminar: California Wine Regions – A liquid crash course Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda 6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members www.rosenblumcellars.com, 510-995-4100 JULY 25-26 Annual Summer Open House 510-865-7007, www.rosenblumcellars.com Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY « JULY 22 Grgich Hills’ Vintner Dinner 925-552-6002, www.grgich.com Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Danville

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ONGOING THROUGH JULY 24 Summer Arts Festival 562-951-4060, www.csusummers.org California State University, Fresno

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EVERY FRIDAY Wine Dinners at Café Garré Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio 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, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20 www.wentevineyards.com/caves Wente Vineyards, Livermore ONGOING La Luna Fridays Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395 6-9pm, $55, $45/members • Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar ONGOING The Concerts at Wente Vineyards Wente Vineyards, Livermore 925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com www.wentevineyards.com • July 2: B-52s • July 16: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons • July 22: Blondie & Pat Benatar • July 23: Kathy Griffin • July 29: Steve Miller Band • Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson ONGOING FRIDAYS Concerts in the Park 7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton 925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net • July 3: Burton & Company • July 10: Rock Explosion • July 17: Komodojazz • July 24: La Ventana • July 31: Houserockers • Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys ONGOING The Cinema at Wente Vineyards 925-456-2424, www.wentevineyards.com The Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, Livermore • July 13: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone • Aug 10: Mamma Mia ONGOING FRIDAYS Fridays at Fenestra Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com ONGOING Thursday Night Music & Dinner The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore 6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400 www.wentevineyards.com ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience 1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore $20, $15/wine club members 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK EVERY SUNDAY

JULY 18, 25, AUGUST 1, 8, 22

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 18

Sunset Suppers

Music at the Mine

The Three Musketeers

ANDRETTI WINERY

4:30-5:30pm

7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra City

Main Street Theatre Works

Two for one tasting with ad

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore

www.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300

Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, Jackson

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925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com

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BEAULIEU VINEYARDS 2 for 1 Tasting with ad

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Tour and tasting from $69 per hour

Art, Wine & Music Festival

Independence Day Celebration

5:30pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP

10am-6pm, $25/day, The Village, Olympic Valley

Live music & BBQ! 10:30am-5pm

www.garrewinery.com, $38.95

www.thevillageatsquaw.com, 877-297-2140

Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth

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Cru-Zin the Vineyard Car Show

6-9pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP

877-297-2140, www.thevillageatsquaw.com

10am-4pm, Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth

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GOLDEN HAVEN

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Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play

Downtown Pleasanton

530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

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12-5pm, www.fenestrawinery.com

Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff

Fenestra Winery, Livermore

wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Wines of the World Education Tastings

800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273)

Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon

No reservations required, everyone welcome!

www.LivermoreShakes.org

Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play

5:30pm, $15, Murphys Hotel, Murphys

JULY 12 ’70s, ’80s & ’90s

530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com JULY 4

Music & Dancing in the Vineyard

dkcellars Anniversary Party

4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com

11am-5pm, 530-620-1132, dkcellars, Fair Play

Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

JULY 4-5 Independence Day Celebration 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com

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Jodar Winery, Placerville

Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

« JULY 23

$1 off with ad

Taste of Terroir Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton 6-9pm, $75, 925-447-9463, www.lvwine.org JULY 26

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Free offer

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Complimentary shipping box

10% discount with ad

JULY 18 Good Old Fashion BBQ 530-642-2021, www.fentonherriott.com

120th Birthday Bash

Fenton-Herriott Vineyards, Placerville

AMADOR COUNTY

925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com ONGOING

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS

Jamestown

SUMMERS WINES

Music & BBQ on the Green #2

Fenestra’s Winery Building’s

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

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Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley JULY 18

www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474

ONGOING

STAGECOACH EXPRESS

530-891-4098, www.worldfest.net

5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville

12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore

SONOMA WINE HARDWARE

13th Annual World Fest

4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com

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Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

SIMI WINERY

www.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304

530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com ONGOING SUNDAYS

4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com

OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER

Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth

$25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play

Rock’n Roll Music & Dancing in the Vineyard

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Live music & taco bar! 10:30am-5pm

CALAVERAS COUNTY

KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY

15% discount with ad

AUGUST 8-9 Cool August Daze

ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Private Tastings with the Winemaker

JULY 19

MARTIN RAY WINERY

Italian Nights in the Vineyard Dinner Series Avio Vineyards, Sutter Creek

4th of July BBQ

Concannon Vineyard, Livermore

www.terradorowinery.com, 209-245-6942 JULY 10, 11, 17 209-267-1515, www.aviowine.com

Enjoy live music, pizza & wine!

6-9pm, www.pleasantondowntown.net

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Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights

Red White & Blues – Street Party

JULY 9 – AUGUST 9

HAGAFEN CELLARS Free tasting with ad

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JULY 4

2-8pm, The Village, Olympic Valley

JULY 1

FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO

Mud Treatment for 2, $54 per person

8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

Garré Winery, Livermore

CALISTOGA CELLARS

Complimentary tasting with ad

800-217-2304, www.deavervineyard.com

AUGUST 15-16

Dinner & Live Music www.garrewinery.com

Complimentary tasting with ad

8th Annual Squaw Valley USA

JULY 4

Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night

Garré Winery, Livermore

CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS

209-267-5680, www.mstw.org

JULY 18-19

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

209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org

Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via d’Oro

• July 4-5: Independence Day Weekend

6-8pm, 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek

• Sept 19: 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Benefit

www.cafeviadoro.com, 209-267-0535

209-736-2949 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS 18th Annual Music in the Parks 6:30-8pm, Calaveras County Art Council 209-754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org, free • July 1: James Faifua & The Jukes, Sutter Tree Park, Mokelumne Hill • July 8: The Vnot Ensemble, Murphys Community Park • July 15: Stardust Cowboys, Green Horn Creek, Angels Camp • July 22: Sidesaddle & Company, Mountain Ranch Community Park • July 29: Onye Onyemaechi, Utica Park, Angels Camp • Aug 5: Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo, Turner Park, San Andreas • Aug 12: Passin’ Thru, Rail Road Flat School Field • Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble, Cedar Center, Arnold ONGOING Ironstone Summer Concert Series 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys • July 18: Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs • July 24: The Moody Blues with Dave Mason • Aug 7: Alan Jackson w/Kate & Kasey • Aug 16: Diana Krall with Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration 4:30pm, 209-728-1251, $10/adults, $5/kids www.ironstonevineyards.com Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 25 Annual Sierra Brewfest 3-6:30pm, $25/adv, $30 Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley 800-218-2188, www.sierrabrewfest.org JULY 30 Thursdays at the Pit 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys

NEVADA COUNTY FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Sunset at the Peak Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com ONGOING Music in the Mountains Summer Fest Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley 530-265-6124, 800-2182188 www.musicinthemountains.org • July 2: Tonal Landscapes with Stephen Prutsman • July 3: Happy Birthday USA with Stephen Prutsman

JULY 3 Zindependence Day 12-8pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277

JULY 26 Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert 5pm, 530-272-6228, www.nccb.org, free Pioneer Park Bandshell, Nevada City

JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration 9:30am-5pm, Grass Valley & Nevada City www.downtowngrassvalley.com, 530-272-8315

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JULY 3 Zindependence Day 12-8pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 JULY 12 Music in the Vineyard 2-6pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 JULY 18 Dinner Under the Stars 6-9pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 JULY 18 Bella Nota Classical Music Concert Indian Springs Vineyards, Nevada City 5-8pm, $25. 800-375-9311 www.indianspringswines.com

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

LODI/WOODBRIDGE ONGOING 2009 Concert Series Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25 www.jgwinery.com, 209-368-0880 • July 8-10, 16-18: Changing Faces Theatrical Group • July 11: Shane Dwight • July 25: Lady Bianca • Aug 1: Ron Thompson & The Great Resistors • Aug 15: Very Special Surprise Guest • Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OG’s • Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions

ONGING THROUGH AUGUST 28 Rough Sawn, Historic Barns of San Joaquin County 1pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com JULY 4 Taste of San Joaquin Food & wine, BBQ competition, downtown Stockton Benefits local charities. $1 admission, $20/20 tastes www.downtownstockton.com JULY 11 Opening Reception with a “Barn Talk” Rough Sawn, Historic Barns of San Joaquin County, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com AUGUST 7 Fusion Friday Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10 www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446 AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 26 A Necessary Madness: New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com Knowlton Gallery, Lodi Show preview, dinner & art talk

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WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

KENDALL-JACKSON WINE C E N T E R

by Michelle J. Baker

Tickets on Sale Now!

So, you think you can find all the Kendall-Jackson wines at home? Surprise! The fact is that most of the wines the congenial folks at Kendall-Jackson are showing off daily are ones you can only find at the winery’s two Wine Country tasting rooms in Fulton and Healdsburg. This summer season, Kendall-Jackson has the spotlight on their single-vineyard, single-varietal Highland Estates wines. Visitors won’t find these limited-production wines at home. Nope, these gems are tasting room only wines that showcase the best of Kendall-Jackson’s estate vineyards, now totaling 14,000 acres. With that many acres of prime vineyards to draw from, the Kendall-Jackson winemaking team can draw a bead on the individual vineyards that best reflect their terroir. And that’s what the Highland Estates wines are all about – terroir – the magical, somewhat mysterious contribution “place” makes to wine. Whether you want to learn more about terroir or you’re in the market for

The 13th Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival

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featuring wine, food, live entertainment and more than 170 varieties of heirloom tomatoes! Kendall Jackson Wine Center September 12, 2009 11am-4pm A benefit for the School Garden Network

Tickets: $75 per person 1-800-769-3649 highly-rated, exclusive wines, KendallJackson’s Highland Estates wines are a must try.

The Highland Estates lineup includes: • A lovely alternative white: the 2007 Alisos Hills (Santa Barbara County) Viognier, a 2009 gold medal winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition … tropical, floral, delicious. • Luscious Chardonnay, two styles: the

2006 Seco Highlands Chardonnay, a cleaner, more citrus-style rated 94 points by Robert Parker; and the 2007 Camelot Highlands, a rich, intense, tropical style – 93 points from Robert Parker. • A Cab lover’s Merlot: the 2004 Taylor Peak Merlot – 93 points, Connoisseurs Guide – shows off the wonderful complexity Merlot can take on from slightly cooler areas like Bennett Valley. • An alluring alternative red: the 2006 Alisos Hills Syrah finds the perfect balance between fruit, spice and smoke that makes Syrah so appealing worldwide – 91 points, Robert Parker. • Two faces of Cabernet Sauvignon: 2005 Trace Ridge (Knights Valley) and the 2005 Hawkeye Mountain (Alexander Valley). The Trace Ridge, from lower altitude, shows the lush softer side of Cabernet while still being steak-worthy; the Hawkeye Mountain, from higher elevation, is a more muscular wine. Buy the Trace Ridge to drink near term, and the Hawkeye to develop in your cellar.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE And then there’s Stature, the top of the line, crème de la crème of the Kendall-Jackson wines. Stature is a traditional Bordeaux-style blend made from the winery’s best estate vineyards in Napa Valley (with a small percentage of the wine coming from the winery’s top Sonoma County estates). The current release, a 2004 vintage, was rated 96 points by Wine Enthusiast. You’ll also find the Highland Estates wines along with Stature available for tasting daily at the Kendall-Jackson tasting room on the Healdsburg Plaza. The Healdsburg tasting room is quaint, cozy, and convenient to all the great shopping, dining and entertainment in Healdsburg. Time to fess up: there is one way to get the Highland Estates wines back at home – by joining the Kendall-Jackson Estates Wine Club. The club is free to join, and club members receive first crack at the highly acclaimed Highland Estates and Stature wines. Members enjoy complimentary tastings and discounts and access to the winery’s exclusive club events (including the wine club barbecue coming up in August). Need even more reason to visit the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center? It’s a place for people with all sorts of passions: For the gourmand: Now two fabulous wine and food pairing experiences: a Savory Wine & Food Pairing with six wines; and a Dessert Pairing with five wines. K-J’s team of world-class chefs draws fresh seasonal produce from the center’s 2-½ acres of culinary gardens. No See Kendall-Jackson, page 25

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Wineology

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

What can be learned from a visit to a winery? I enjoy visiting wineries and learning as much as I can about the wines, the winemaker and the history of the winery. In addition, the vineyard in the peak of the growing season – June through August – is be a beautiful sight with clusters of red and green grapes under bright green leaves. Winery tasting rooms are as varied as the wines themselves and are always welcoming, whether it’s a large and lavish room or simply a folding table among the barrels in a storage facility. A winery experience also is an opportunity to take a winery tour or talk to the people who are pouring the wines for tasting. This is a chance to learn something about their wines. Whether or not you like the wine, the time spent in a tasting room or winery is a time for discovery and learning. You should feel free to ask questions like “Is this wine filtered or unfiltered?” or “Does the winery source grapes

from outside its own property or are the grapes estate-grown?” It can also be interesting to know how many cases of wine are produced and how long the wines are aged before they are released to the public. I also like hearing about the history of a winery and how its owner became involved in the wine business. It’s surprising how many winery owners started their professional careers in areas completely outside the wine industry. In almost every case it was a deep passion for wine that motivated them. In “Once Upon a Vine: The Secret Stories of California’s Artisan Wineries” by Judy C. Reynolds, the compelling reasons why people choose to make wine are revealed. The book breaks down the stories behind 24 small, family-owned wineries into groups that share common threads, such as those that have built a reputation on a single grape varietal, or wineries founded and operated by women. Maybe the best part of the winery experience is breathing in the aroma of a winery during the time of harvest, from September to November, when tons of just-picked grapes are nearby, some already in the process of fermentation. It’s a sweet smell of fresh picked fruit mixed with notes of great expectations for a new vintage. Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com. Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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SUTTER HOME WINERY ‘One of the Best Places to Visit in Napa Valley’

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ne of the historic tasting rooms in Napa Valley pours some of the most recognized and favored wines in America. The Sutter Home Winery, established in 1948 by the Trinchero family, is at the top of the list of best places to visit in the Napa Valley. The Sutter Home Winery tasting room presents a fun and casual experience to visitors. The tasting room offers complimentary tastings of a selection of wines, including the exclusive reserve wines. While many wineries in the Napa Valley now charge pricey fees for tastings, Sutter Home continues to pour America’s favorite wines for no fee, a reflection of their fair values for great wines philosophy. The friendly faces behind the tasting bar are classic Napa Valley cool: laid back but eager to fill you in on all of the rich history of Sutter Home and winemaking. Tom Gorton, a tasting room manager, loves the atmosphere created from the eclectic visitors. “Sutter Home is such an internationally recognizable name that the tasting room is always filled with people from around the world,” says Tom. “While standing at the tasting room bar, you’re bound to meet someone from as close as your home town or as far away as Japan.” Sutter Home was the first winery to make and sell White

Zinfandel. Created only a couple of feet away in the original winery, the staff at the tasting room will tell you the brilliant and amusing history of how White Zinfandel was first made by winemaker and winery co-owner Bob Trinchero. If you have not yet tried White Zinfandel, the tasting room of the original inventor would be the perfect spot to have your first glass. For the traveler, Sutter Home is the ideal stop for those who like many “types” of wines. Sutter Home has a varietal for just about everyone. If you prefer sweet and aromatic wines try the lush Gewürztraminer and the creamy Moscato. If you like dry wines, try the incredibly refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or a rich glass of Zinfandel. Sutter Home has a new spin on red wine. The newest wine, simply called ‘Red’, is a lightly sweet red wine that can be served either at room temperature or chilled. This breakthrough wine takes established varietals of Merlot and Zinfandel, which provide full-bodied See Sutter Home Winery, next page

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reservations are required, unless you have a large group. For the chef: The wine and food pairing, plus three daily tours (at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. daily, weather permitting) of KendallJackson’s culinary gardens, featuring an international culinary garden, vegetable trial garden, and a culinary herb and edible flower garden. For the gardener: In addition to the culinary garden, the Wine Center has beautiful, sprawling flower beds featuring an assortment of annuals, perennials and roses. K-J also has Wine Country’s best demonstration viticulture garden, where visitors can explore rows with dozens of different grape varietals. For the romantic: A lovely gazebo in the middle of the viticulture gardens makes a perfect spot for a Wine Country picnic with a great bottle of Kendall-Jackson’s Highland Estates wine. For the architect: The stately French-styled chateau that is the

Sutter Home Winery Continued from page 24 flavor and have always appealed to red wine drinkers, and adds a touch of Moscato, which brings a light floral note and approachability that has drawn consumers to Sutter Home for decades. The Sutter Home tasting room also has a vast selection of gifts for you to browse while sipping on a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Make sure to pick up the Sutter Home Build a Better Burger cookbook by renowned author James McNair and take the flavors of Napa Valley back home with you. Sutter Home tasting room sits on a beautifully manicured and historic garden, of course named “The White Zinfandel Garden,” that is open all year for visitors to enjoy. The Sutter Home tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at the entrance to St. Helena, 277 St. Helena Highway.

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centerpiece of the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center is an amazing structure. Spend some time marveling at the architectural details. For the sweet tooth: It’s hard-to-find sweet wines in Wine Country, but your search can finally end at Kendall-Jackson. On most days, you can find many sweet wines available to sample and purchase, including Riesling, Muscat Canelli, Late Harvest Chardonnay, Late Harvest Riesling and Port. For the shopper: Plenty of wine, of course, plus a fine selection of souvenirs, clothing, housewares and Wine Country books. Visit the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center at 5007 Fulton Road just north of Santa Rosa and conveniently located just west of Highway 101 at the Fulton Road exit, (707) 571-8100 or 1-866-287-9818. Staying in Healdsburg? Then stop by the Kendall-Jackson at 337 Healdsburg Avenue, directly across from the northwest corner of the Healdsburg Plaza, (707) 433-7526. Both facilities are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the website at www.kj.com.

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P erfect P airs

by Frances Rivetti

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH PEANUT SAUCE (Serves 6) • 3 small pork tenderloins, around 1½ pounds total • 3 tablespoons of peanut butter • 1 tablespoon of peanut oil • 1 tablespoon brandy (optional) • 2 teaspoons salt • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger • ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg • ½ teaspoon ground sage • ½ cup red wine, ideally Petite Sirah • 1 cup concentrated unsalted pork or chicken broth

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Peanut Sauce Paired with Zina Hyde Cunningham 2005 Lake County Petite Sirah Pair a fine wine, infused by mellow oak flavors of the barrel-ageing process with a tasty dish of nut-added elements and a phenomenal flavor enhancement is certain to take flight. This Thai-inspired Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe made with Peanut Sauce and Zina Hyde Cunningham’s Lake County Petite Sirah easily sets the scene for such a sensational supper. Inviting a calm side to life in a laid-back, Lake County atmosphere, Zina Hyde Cunningham’s charming, woody Petite Sirah, prized for its color and intensity is unparalleled when paired with the perfect meal. Calling for a barbecue, great group of friends and a comforting hammock or two, this splendid and uncomplicated 2005 Petite Sirah exudes calming aromas of cedar, back country eucalyptus, anise and black licorice, with deep flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry, huckleberry and fig. A multiple gold medal winner, this is a striking wine which best compliments foods with full, complex flavors. Four generations of the Zina Hyde Cunningham Family have farmed and grown grapes in and around the stunning terrain of the Anderson Valley, harmonizing produce such as walnuts, prunes, apples and pears with the art of making lasting and memorable wines with unique taste. In the spirit of the 17-year-old pioneering, would-be gold miner, then blacksmithturned rancher, Zina Hyde, bold flavors of the family’s outstanding Lake County Petite Sirah beautifully compliment worldly, adventurous dishes such as this pan roasted pork. In this recipe, the tender, slightly sweet pork adapts well to the tangy yet satisfying flavors from the peanut sauce.

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Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Mix together the salt, pepper, ginger, nutmeg and sage. Evenly spread the mixture over a sheet of waxed paper. Dry and roll each of the pork tenderloins in the seasoning mixture. In a large skillet, heat the oil and brown the pork for approximately 10 minutes. Place browned pork in a roasting pan (reserving fat in skillet) and roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just barely cooked through (when thickest part of the meat reaches 160˚ F or when it is slightly pink in the middle). Remove from oven, cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. To make the sauce, pour off the fat from the skillet in which you browned the pork. Add wine and brandy. Boil mixture until it reduces in volume by about 50%, scraping up the brown parts left behind by the pork to dissolve. Add broth and bring back to a boil for two to three minutes, stirring in the peanut butter. Sauce should be just thick enough to coat the spoon. Strain sauce to make it very smooth and return it to the pan to reheat. Taste and adjust with seasoning. Cut the pork into ¼ inch slices and add carving juices to the sauce for more flavors. Top the pork slices with a spoonful or two of the sauce and serve.

Zina Hyde Cunningham 14077 Highway 128 Boonville (707) 895-9462 • www.zinawinery.com

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Mike Grgich and Roots of Peace Join Together to Celebrate Fund-Raising Efforts to Replace Mines with Vines in Croatia Croatian-born Miljenko “Mike” Grgich joined Mike Grgich with Heidi Kuhn, founder and CEO, Roots of Peace, to toss coins into the Roots of Peace Fountain on the 33rd anniversary of the Paris Tasting to mark the more than $250,000 raised for replacing the scourge of land mines with bountiful grape vines in Croatia. Working together, Grgich and Roots of Peace recently raised more than $150,000 to remove landmines in Bastica (translated as “Little Garden’), Croatia. In spring 2009, more than 11,000 grape vines were planted with the help of the Rotary Clubs in San Francisco and Zadar, Croatia. In recognition of Grgich’s contributions, the University of Zadar has established the “Miljenko Grgich Field of Peace.” Grgich is very proud of this legacy for future generations so they may live without the fear of landmines beneath their plows. “Through the leadership of legendary vintner Miljenko ‘Mike’ Grgich, countless limbs of children and farmers have been saved from the perils of landmines, and bountiful vineyards now thrive on former war-torn lands,“ says Heidi Kühn. “Mike Grgich truly represents the heart of his beloved homeland of Croatia!”

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Mike arrived in the Napa Valley in 1958 from Croatia and worked for some of Napa’s best wineries, Souverain, Christian Brothers, Beaulieu Vineyards and Robert Mondavi Winery, before becoming winemaker at Chateau Montelena. He then crafted the Chardonnay that beat the best white wines in France in the now-famous 1976 Paris Tasting, helping to shatter the myth that only French soil could produce the world’s greatest wines. Grgich then formed a partnership with Austin Hills and on Independence Day 1977 they broke ground in Rutherford to build Grgich Hills Cellar. Since starting Grgich Hills, Grgich has continued receiving international awards for his estate-grown wines and he has been recognized for being a leader in sustainable vineyard practices. Roots of Peace is a San Rafael based nonprofit organization whose mission is to rid the world of landmines and other remnants of war by transforming toxic minefields into thriving farmland and communities. For further information, visit the websites at www.rootsofpeace.org or www.grgich.com.

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Beaucoup Beaulieu In one of the loveliest settings in all of Napa Valley, Beaulieu Vineyard has been making quality Cabernet Sauvignon for more than 100 years. Vice President of Winemaking, Joel Aiken, who has been with the winery for 25 years, oversees 1,100 acres of vines across for AVAs. The winery carries on founder, George Latour’s legacy by offering a range of wines for every occasion, from everyday to once-in-a-lifetime. The inviting tasting room offers 5 tasting options including Maestro Red Wine Tasting which, for $15, you can taste 4 limited production wines from a rotating selection of small lots, and $30 gets you into their heavenly Reserve series. Beaulieu Vineyard is located at 1960 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford. For more information: www.BVWines.com or (707) 967-5233.

Summer Sounds Breathtaking views, wine tasting and sizzling jazz! Rodney Strong Vineyards presents its 19th annual “Jazz in the Vineyard” summer concert series with an impressive array of musicians over six separate weekend dates. Surrounded by acres of beautiful vineyards, guests at Rodney Strong Vineyards are treated to some of the top acts in contemporary jazz, as well as the occasional crossover artist. Concerts are performed behind the winery on the Green providing an intimate venue along with picnicking and wine tasting. This year’s schedule is highlighted by appearances from boomer faves Daryl Hall and John Oats. Slated for July 11th are The Rippingtons and Bay Area legend, Craig Chaquico. Tickets begin at $45. For more details, visit www.RodneyStrong.com or call (949) 360-7800. FYI: For an additional $25, upgrade to a VIP ticket which includes a reserved seat in front of the stage and a glass of Rodney Strong Vineyards’ wine.

Culinary Coup Talk about a coup, the Napa Valley Wine Train welcomes ‘The First Lady of Wine’ on board their culinary excursion. Heidi Peterson Barrett is world-renowned for her spectacular, cult Cabernet Sauvignons. Around the valley, she is known not only for her stellar winemaking skills but also for her

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congenial nature. Guests will experience Heidi’s current releases from her two wineries – La Sirena and Amuse Bouche. If you’re looking for a special dining experience, get on board the Napa Valley Wine Train for dinner with one of Napa’s living legends. Cost is $225 per person. To reserve a seat, call 1-800427-4124 or go to www.WineTrain.com.

Deals and Discounts • Wine consumers who seek both bargains and quality should head west. Most of the wineries along the Wine Road offer complimentary tasting and are open daily. Of course, some do charge for tasting, however that small fee is most often deducted from a wine purchase. Popular stops include Alderbrook, known for world-class Zinfandels and picnics in the vineyards. Armida is a intimate hilltop winery prized for its highend reds and sweeping views of the Russian River and Dry Creek Valley. Quivira is an artisan, family-owned winery that is 100% solar-powered with certified organic and Biodynamic® vineyards. Matrix excels in Bordeaux varietals earning 91 points from Wine Spectator on their Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (2005). Historic Hop Kiln is a must for the food and wine crowd. In addition to specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (at very good prices), you can also pick a warm loaf of ciabatta, some cheese and prosciutto and then enjoy a picnic by the duck pond. More information about these, and other worthy wineries, are found in this magazine starting on page 46. All in all, you probably won’t find a more congenial place to taste and experience wine country. • Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to lower your standards. Wine drinkers not only appreciate finding an $8 bottle of wine, but finding an $8 bottle that drinks like a $16. To that end, the Wine Garage, in Calistoga, caters to the budget-minded wine buyer with all of their ambitious offerings $25 and under (with many under $15). Specializing in upwards of 300 different wines and an impressive inventory of over 3000 bottles, the Wine Garage is where the industry goes to buy wine. www.WineGarage.net; (707) 942-5332

• There are other creative, cost-effective ways to enjoy wine without compromising quality. You can opt for non-vintage bottlings, which allows producers to use fruit from several harvests. You can broaden your appellations to purchase less expensive fruit in outlying regions. You can purchase futures, or you can join a wine club (I highly recommend the Kaz Klub from Kaz Winery in Kenwood. Delicious wines and everything is buy one get one free)!

Upcoming “Grape To Glass” is an unforgettable journey through the heart of Sonoma County – the Russian River Valley. Take this opportunity to experience an amazing list of unique and educational wine tours and panel discussions, go behind-the-scenes through beautiful vineyards and wineries and meet some of the Russian River Valley’s most respected growers and winemakers. Commencing August 14th through the 16th, Grape To Glass includes cinema screenings, balloon rides, spa treatments, kayaking on the river, barbecue and a whole lot more. Complete weekend packages begin at $450 per person, individual events start at $35. Tickets just went on sale and will sell out. To purchase, go to www.rrvw.org or call (707) 521-2535. After a mega-successful inaugural launch last year, two of Sonoma Wine Country’s premier wine and food festivals return for another round of “Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.” This fete features more than 200 wineries and chefs over three days of fabulous winemaker lunches and dinners, a grand tasting and the most fun you’ll ever have at a wine auction. Tickets for the September 4th to 6th weekend are available now and will sell out. Call 1-800-939-7666 or visit www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com to receive an invitation. Tickets just went on sale for the 23rd Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival. Scheduled performers for the Friday, October 2nd and 3rd event includes the Doobie Brothers, Journey, Pablo Cruise and Little Feat. This two-day concert will sell out, so purchase your tickets now. (800) 330-4064; www.brcohn.com

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Napa Valley Grapegrowers Announce Harvest Stomp 2009 The Ultimate Harvest Party Celebration with Good Food, Good Friends and Great Wines Admirers of Napa Valley wines now have a chance to deepen their understanding of the growers’ role in the creation of these fine wines during an authentic harvest celebration on Saturday, August 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Gamble Ranch’s State Farm, Oakville. Harvest STOMP is sponsored by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG), and proceeds will help fund their programs to preserve and promote Napa Valley vineyards. To fully appreciate the allure of the grape harvest in the Napa Valley, one must experience it first-hand. An evening celebration in the vineyard will feature diverse wines from throughout the Napa Valley and offer a chance to meet the Growers who tend the grapes and make the wines. Diners will be treated to an amazing pastiche of exhibition-style

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cuisine, presented with a theatrical flair. As they enter the grounds, guests will be enveloped with aromas of seasonal Spanish paella, Argentinean asado, roasted pigs, Mexican ceviche and oysters on the half shell. It will all blend with the scent of harvest, when the air is ripe with the smells of grapes, fermenting juice and late summer heat radiating from the soil. The evening will include dancing, a raffle and a live auction filled with a limited number of select, one-of-a-kind Napa Valley experiences. Tickets for the Harvest STOMP evening are $100 per person. For ticket information, visit www.harveststomp.org or call (707) 9448311 for more information.

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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

Time to revisit an old favorite – Cypress Inn It was a beautiful day in May, an inspiration to play tourist once again. It was early afternoon when my friend and I arrived in Carmel. The sun was shining and it was a great day for a walk. We stopped in our favorite coffee shop on Ocean Avenue, the Carmel Baking Company. After bracing ourselves with a delicious latte, we strolled the sidewalks of the town window shopping and enjoying our surroundings. Sunset House is part of the Lamp Lighter Inn. Our room that night was the Sea Otter. If you ever get an opportunity to stay, ask for it. It is a very pleasant room on the second floor. Just before going to dinner, I went downstairs and stopped by the wine reception. I talked with Ann, our charming hostess, and caught up on happenings and events in the area. One of the other guests stopped by, and we chatted for a while. This time in Carmel, I thought I would stop by an old favorite to see how things were going.

A few years ago, the Cypress Inn had only a small bar just off the lobby. After a sizable renovation, a restaurant was added. At first, it served only appetizers to accompany the drinks. Now, it is a full-service, exciting place to dine. Terry’s Lounge was named for Doris Day’s son Terry Melcher. The dining room is kind of divided into four areas. There are a few tables upstairs for quiet, private dining, there are tables in the bar area for a bistro feel, there are a few tables just outside the bar for more informal surroundings and of course, there is the patio. The patio is great. It has a fireplace for cool evenings, and a party ambiance. It was difficult to make up our minds. All of the selections on the carefully assembled menu looked delicious. After a little deliberation we were ready. For an appetizer, we ordered the bruschetta, my guest had a Caesar salad and I opted for the endive

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

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

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

SONOMA COUNTY– SONOMA 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

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

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

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(209) 334-3952 www.robinsnestlodi.com

WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 2505 W. Turner Road

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AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS 8400 E. Harney Lane

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THE INN AT LOCKHOUSE 19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford

(209) 727-5715

MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST LAMP LIGHTER INN Tucked into an ancient grove of trees and just steps to the famous Carmel Beach, you will discover a charming inn with two cottages and four guest rooms inn and Sunset House Suites. These bed and breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935. (831) 624-6046 www.carmellamplighter.com VAGABOND’S INN Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries and blocks away from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn. (831) 624-7738 www.vagabondshouseinn CASA DE CARMEL AND MONTE VERDE INNS Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just steps from Ocean Avenue with its many shops, galleries and restaurants, the Inn is only five blocks from the miracle mile of Carmel’s white sandy beach. Style, comfort, location – these inns have it all. Monte Verde & Ocean Ave., Carmel 831 624-6046, www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com LONE OAK LODGE Voted Monterey PeninsulaTravel Planner BestValue.Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. Rooms available with kitchenettes. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com

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Winemaker Profile: Hahn Estates

PAUL CLIFTON by Jenna Hanson

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or Paul Clifton, winemaking started with the yearning to make a career change from firefighting. One day the college graduate discovered an abundance of winemaking apparatus in the basement of his grandparents’ home and was intrigued by the family history; they utilized the basement during prohibition to craft wine and whiskey. He later cleaned everything off and brought the equipment back to working status in 1993. What started with experimenting at home turned into reading books on winemaking and eventually answering an ad in the newspaper to work under Don Blackburn at both Bernardus Winery and Byington Winery. For the next six years Blackburn, who was his mentor in many ways, exposed Clifton to a more professional winemaking procedure as well as a hands on education to the whole process of making wine; a different style and practice from experimenting at home.

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Clifton eventually left Don Blackburn to further educate himself in the winemaking industry by going back to school. He spent the year of 2002 in New Zealand at Lincoln University receiving his post graduate degree in Viticulture. He then returned to the Salinas Valley where he had grown up and knew plenty of wine opportunities were awaiting. Eventually, Clifton ventured to his current place of business, Hahn Estates, in 2003 where he started in the cellar and has spent the last six years working his way up to his current title of Head Winemaker. When asked about an average day at work Clifton smiles and replies “there are some days that are longer than others but essentially this is a job I would almost do for free.” Clifton goes on to say “it is important to work in an environment where everyone is happy and enjoys what they do. If you surround yourself with people who are just as passionate about making a good wine as you are it shows in the wine. That’s what we have here at Hahn.” A few things that illustrate Paul Clifton are

his passion for wine, his knowledge about the process, from the vineyard to the crush and to the bottling, and his perseverance to learning as much as possible by continuing to read and experiment in order to create the finest wines feasible. Whether it is finding the best dirt to grow a great Pinot Noir grape or figuring out how to make a Chardonnay taste just the way it should, Clifton will experiment, take notes and study until he has found perfection. The award-winning wines Hahn Estate introduces each year would define Clifton as an accomplished winemaker but he would humbly disagree, “you don’t ever really feel accomplished because there are so many variables and it is always changing and there is always something new to learn and work with.” Hahn Estates is open seven days a week: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (831) 678-4555 or visit the website at Hahnestates.com.

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Tasting Room of the Week:

FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO

by Nan Reiley

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hen the Robert Mondavi family sold its famous winery in 2004, it didn’t take the Mondavi children long to find other outlets for their prodigious talents. Michael Mondavi headed straight for the Carneros region of Napa Valley, and you might want to do the same thing the next time you find yourself in the area. The truth is that Napa Valley is simply huge when it comes to exploring wineries: if you focus on the Carneros district, at the southwestern edge, you will be out of congested traffic, surrounded by serene and beautiful views of green hills and vineyards, and free to travel very short distances to some of the finest wineries in California. Mondavi’s Folio Winemakers’ Studio is a must-see Carneros gem. The winery offers you a wide-ranging wine tasting experience that is almost a full day’s activity in itself! Folio Winemakers’ Studio features 11 different local brands. Folio has access to some of the finest vineyards in the region, and bottles wine with single-vineyard labels, so you’ll find that some of the wines offered are available only at the tasting room because of their very limited production. This is an added incentive to head to the sole source of delicious single-vineyard wines.

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The Oberon label, for instance, features Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Moscato, and is made under the watchful care of winemaker, Tony Coltrin. A delicious summer wine to taste is Oberon Sauvignon Blanc, made fromaa Valley grapes. It has an aroma of pears and nutmeg, and a crisp, delicate balance of fruit and acidity in the mouth that makes it a great food companion. Another winner to try is Renteria Pinot Noir, from the cool Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, famous for its Pinot Noir vineyards. Renteria’s pepper and cherry aroma signals classic Pinot Noir and the rich, earthy red fruit flavors in the mouth make this an outstanding example of the variety. Folio Winemakers’ Studio is surrounded by vineyards, and the farmhouse-style building is low-keyed and welcoming, with high ceilings, inviting fireplace and an ample tasting bar that displays the many wines available to taste. Weather permitting – and it usually does in California – you can enjoy sipping your wine on a large back porch, roofed but open to the gentle breezes and lush greenery of the Carneros hills and vineyards, with views all the way to impressive Mt. Diablo to the east. Comfy sofas and chairs invite lingering in this fortunate place. An added attraction is a fine collection of merchandise for sale, including food and

wine books, tableware, wine glasses, table linens and olive oil. Folio is also artistfriendly, as you might expect, and each month features the works (for sale) of a different local artist. On the first Friday of each month, a special reception for the artist of the month takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Folio Winemakers’ Studio is located at 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa, (707) 256-2757. Tasting hours are Thursday through Tuesday (closed Wednesday), 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call to check availability. Special tours are available by advance appointment. For a complete listing of available wines and directions to the winery, go to www.foliowinestudio.com. Law requires that only wines made at the winery can be tasted and sold in the tasting room, but many of the international brands marketed by Folio Fine Wine Partners are available for you to taste at Folio Enoteca & Winery, the family’s wine bar, café and micro-winery located in the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa. Folio Enoteca is located in the Oxbow Public Market, 610 First Street, Napa, (707) 256-3700. It is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The informative website is at www.foliowinestudio.com.

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Cheers! St. Helena 2009 Summer Toast to the Season In the heart of the Napa Valley, a new non-profit organization called ‘Cheers! St. Helena”is throwing one of the best Social parties of the season. Cheers! St. Helena, a voluntary organization for St. Helena, was founded and organized by St. Helena resident and vintner Todd White. “If you are friendly and enjoy food and wine, St. Helena is the place for you. St. Helena is the friendliest town in America and is located in the heart of the most important wine appellation in the World. We are very proud to celebrate St. Helena’s Best of Class hospitality with friends and visitors” White says. Following the very successful inaugural Cheers! Social on May 1st, Cheers! has quickly gained momentum and is destined to be the highlight of summer Napa

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Valley Socials for local friendships and visitors alike. On the first Friday of every month through October from 6 to 9 p.m., everyone is invited. Shops are open and world-class wines are being poured at more than 45 locations on Main Street. Wine tickets to taste top Napa Valley wines are available for purchase by anyone 21 or over and there are three different ticket prices to choose from: $5 for a single taste or $35 for a nightly pass to taste everywhere or $100 for a season pass to taste wines everywhere at all the monthly Cheers! Socials in the 2009 Season. Cheers! guests are invited to stroll the streets of downtown St. Helena and stop into the shops where vintners are sharing wines, restaurants are showcasing some of their fare, and live music echoes throughout the streets. More information is available at www.cheerssthelena.com.

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V Marketplace – A Variety of Fine Merchandise Awaits Old romantic stone winery? Check. Designer labels? Check. Fine art? Yep. Award-winning wines? Delicious food? Absolutely! Head no further than V Marketplace – a destination gem at the heart of historic Yountville in Napa Valley. Set in the old Groezinger Winery, V Marketplace is a unique collection of contemporary shops, superb galleries, and, of course, worldclass wine boutiques that even the most traveled-of-tourists and localof-locals will enjoy. The old Groezinger Winery (circa 1870 and listed on the United States Registry of Historic Places) has been restored so that the time-worn bricks, cobblestones and exposed wood architecture of one of Napa’s oldest wineries today stylishly houses some of the best places to find Napa Valley winemakers, artisans, designers and chefs. V Marketplace is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except restaurants and winebars) and is located at 6525 Washington Street in Yountville, Napa Valley. Exit Veterans Home Exit from CA Highway 29. Visit www.vmarketplace.com or call (707) 944-2451 for more details.

CLOTHES i.elle Sumptuous women’s clothing for all ages and all lifestyles. Chic dresses, stylish pants, trim skirts, and wide-brim hats? No wonder i.elle has been voted the best women’s clothing store in wine country!

Sisters Three levels of men’s and women’s apparel for the young and hip! Find unique gifts, designer jeans, the latest swimwear and lacey under things. Or book an appointment for bridal makeup, eyebrow or eyelash tinting and waxing in the top-floor’s boutique salon.

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GIFTS, HOME & GARDEN Domaine Home & Garden Italian serving-ware, sparkling wine glasses, cherry-wood wine storage, handcrafted furniture, wine country artistry and tranquil garden fountains – the perfect store to treat yourself and your loved ones!

ART Blue Heron Gallery Located upstairs in V Marketplace, Blue Heron boasts a stellar collection of epically romantic wine country photography, painting and sculpture. Should you wish to purchase wine country inspiration for your home or office, Blue Heron is your first stop!

WINE TASTING & DINING NapaStyle Paninoteca & Wine Bar Sample small lot, artisan and even rare wines in casual luxury! Sit back and enjoy the warm sunlight as sommeliers discuss featured wines and pour tastings of Napa Valley wines. Or gnosh on delish, handmade paninis made to order! Wines are available to taste, by the glass and purchase. NapaStyle is open until 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday nights.

Bottega Located directly across from his flagship NapaStyle, Chef Chiarello’s warm and inviting restaurant is a definite local and visitor’s favorite. Using artisanally produced and homemade ingredients, Bottega’s menu of Italian inspired regional cuisine like spiced quail and braised shortribs pairs well with a top-notch California and Italian wine list. Lunch is served Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; dinner Friday through Saturday 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday dinner until 9:30 p.m. The lounge is open for late service, weather permitting.

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Napa Valley Bike Tours – Experience Wine Country at a Leisurely Pace One of the nicest – not to mention healthiest – ways to get to know the Napa Valley has to be on a bicycle. The pace is leisurely, you can really absorb the sights and sounds around you as you pedal along, and you end the day – or the week – with an entirely different set of memories than if you had zipped through this beautiful valley in a car. If this sounds as appealing to you has it had to thousands of other visitors, Napa Valley Bike Tours will be happy to provide the helmets and the bikes and a van to follow the group so you can toss in any gear, extra

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clothes and purchases you make. All you have to do is make a reservation and show up at their shop by 9:30 a.m. Full-day tours return between 3 and 5 p.m.; half-day tours finish between 1 and 2 p.m., rain or shine. “We strive to offer an unparalleled experience for our guests hoping to be their most memorable encounter in wine country. There is nothing like removing the window shield between you and the beautiful scenery in

Napa Valley while traveling to small, boutique wineries with a knowledgeable guide and following support van,” said Brad Dropping, company president. The company offers a variety of other options as well, from kayaking to bike rentals, even all-inclusive vacation packages. Plus, for corporations and private groups, they offer custom tours and team-building events. No matter which you pick, cycling or kayaking through the Napa Valley are unique and always enjoyable experiences. Napa Valley Bike Tours is centrally located at 6488 Washington St. in Yountville and is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For reservations or more information, call them at (707) 944-2953 or 1-800- 707-BIKE (2453). You can also check them out on the web at www.napavalleybiketours.com.

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Plan a Visit to the Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga by Christin Piccin When wine touring has tired you out, take a short detour from Highway 29 beneath the lofty peak of Mt. St. Helena, for a nature break at Old Faithful Geyser of California. Just outside Calistoga, the Geyser’s peaceful garden “theater” is ringed with tall grasses and feathery-leafed bamboo. In anticipation of the imminent eruption, I found a shady seat at one of the many picnic tables scattered about and closed my eyes. Only the songs of chirping birds who were secreted away in the bamboo, were evident. Suddenly, though, there was an ominous, throaty rumble. My eyes popped open. The geyser was coming to life. Centered in a small, grass-hemmed pond, the geyser had begun coughing puffs of steam which dissolved into the warm afternoon air. Then it started to gurgle and bubble like a witch’s cauldron. Suddenly it sent up a few spurts three or four feet high. After a few minutes of playful squirting, it erupted. It was as if someone had opened a fire hydrant straight into the sky. A column of 350-degree hot water spouted from the rocky source, backlit by the sun. As it peaked, the steaming water fanned out into miniscule droplets that fell like shimmering diamond dust then disappeared, leaving the pond as calm and serene as it was before the show began. Hot springs and steam vents are numerous but there are only a handful of geysers in the world that can be relied on to erupt predictably and repeatedly. Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of those. Geyser owner Olga Kolbek, who has logged the geyser’s activity since 1983, noticed a surprising link between the geyser’s eruptions and earthquakes. While the geyser spouts off at 40-minute intervals most days, subsequent studies by seismologists have revealed that California’s Old Faithful goes off schedule when earthquakes activity is

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imminent. The geyser’s eruptions come farther apart and decrease in size, coinciding with earthquakes within 300 miles in the next few days. Kolbek delights in sharing her vast knowledge of the geyser and of local history, and is available by appointment for private tours. Likewise, a series of panels scattered through the garden area, plus a video room explain the mysteries of California’s Old Faithful. The geyser is located at 1299 Tubbs Lane off Hwy. 29 in Calistoga and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., every day of the year. For more information, call (707) 9426463 or visit www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com.

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Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail – ‘A Road Less Traveled’ As we all know, when it comes to wine the Napa Valley is one place made up of many different regions, districts, AVAs, associations and so on. Sometimes one of the things that helps unite them is a road and the area around it. A road such as the Silverado Trail that runs through this famous Valley. It is often referred to, and accurately so, as “Napa Valley’s Road Less Traveled.” The Silverado Trail Wineries Association is a group of more than 40 wineries and businesses along the historic Silverado Trail, which runs the tranquil and scenic eastside of this world-renowned wine region. Association winery members consist of both large and small producers, all offering wines of the highest caliber and acclaim as well as exceptional hospitality. Visitors are welcome year round as most wineries have tasting rooms open to the public, while some are by appointment only. Currently member wineries include an extensive listing of some of the Napa Valley’s finest wineries of all sizes and types. Some you have certainly heard of, others might be new to you. They include places from A (August Briggs, Andretti) to Z (Zahtila Vineyards, ZD). Stretching from Napa to Calistoga, there are iconic names like Joseph Phelps, Stags Leap Cellars and Raymond, and there is newcomer Black Stallion and the widely known Clos du Bois. One, Sterling Vineyards, even has a tram, to give you a birds eye view of the northern half of the valley, while Monticello Vineyards is modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s home in Virginia and the architecture of Chimney Rock is evocative of the original founder’s South African roots. The design of Darioush is in a world of it’s own, as you can see for yourself, even from a distance. Casa Nuestra has their goats and a vintage Lamborghini tractor out back, Dutch Henry (and others) has their resident canine staff and greeters, and Judd’s Hill a small and handsome flock of Rhode Island Red chickens. RustRidge, up in the hills, is famed for both their wines and their equine stock. Then there are Duckhorn Winery

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William Hill Estate and Paraduxx, which are completely different stories. You can sip the sparkling wines of Mumm Napa and try the famous Kosher wines of Hagafen Cellars that have been served at the White House many times. Cliff Lede has a beautiful inner courtyard as well as an art gallery; some, such as Failla Wines, Steltzner and others have their naturally temperature and humidity controlled caves. William Hill Estate, near Silverado Resort (also a member) and Rutherford Hill are known for both their wine and their views of the valley, while Summit Lake Vineyard & Winery sits farther removed, up in Angwin, past and above Conn Creek. Right on the trail sit Signorello, Pina Cellars, Van der Hayden, William Harrison Vineyards, Luna Vineyards, and more. So who did we leave out? Well there is Venge Vineyards and Vincent Arroyo Winery, Baldacci Family Vineyards and Bighorn Cellars for starters. Then be sure to add Silverado Vineyards, James Cole Estate Wineries, Hartwell Vineyards, Rutherford Ranch, and Titus Vineyards, Robinson Family Vineyards and the whimsically christened Midsummer Cellars. Since this is about discovery, look for Envy Wines and wines from The Terraces, and in Calistoga, Olabisi Wines, small producers all. And while Omi Farm has a small Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard that produces grapes for local wineries, they also grow seasonal vegetables, fruit and nuts, and raise sheep, rabbits, chickens and Australian Cattle Dogs. Such is the diversity of the Napa Valley and those who live and work here. For more information, go to the association’s comprehensive website, www.silveradotrail.com. On it you can use their map to plan your trip, go direct to member websites, find places to dine and stay, special events throughout the year, coupons, a weather forecast, and a variety of other things to do on your visit. A visit bound to be memorable as you explore this scenic and less traveled road.

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‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities’ at Mumm Napa A unique and glamorous photography exhibit with candid photos of the top Hollywood celebrities is currently on exhibit at Mumm Napa Winery. Titled “Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities,” the exhibit includes a selection of more than 100 black-and-white images from former Los Angeles Times photographer George Rose, who chronicled popular culture in the Los Angeles area during the late ’70s and early ’80s. Rare and revealing photos of such celebrities as Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Keith Richards, Ronald Reagan, Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby are included in the exhibit, which are presented at the highly regarded Fine Art Photography Gallery at Mumm Napa in Napa Valley. The images come from Rose’s new book, “Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities,” and focus on television, film, music, sports and the arts. From disco to punk, mud wrestling to wet t-shirts, Academy Awards to Emmy Awards, Los Angeles provides a diverse and colorful backdrop for these photos. The show runs through August 21, 2009 at the winery in Rutherford. Rose’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek and

USA Today, and he was twice nominated for a Pulitzer Prize while at the Los Angeles Times. Rose is also a recipient of a World Press Award for one of the few still photos ever taken of an earthquake as it is actually occurring. Rose helped organize the highly successful “Legends of Rock Photography” exhibit at Mumm Napa in 2005. As part of its ongoing commitment to fine art photography and in addition to the new “Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities” exhibit, Mumm Napa’s Private Collection Gallery features an exclusive collection of rare, original fine art photographs by the legendary landscape photographer Ansel Adams. There is no charge to visitors to view the fine art photography exhibits at Mumm Napa. Mumm Napa is one of California’s top sparkling wine producers and one of the most popular destinations for wine country visitors. The winery and visitor center are located in Rutherford along the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley and are open daily for tours, tastings and private events. Visitor center and fine art photography gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For additional information on visiting the winery and its exhibits, call (707) 967-7700 or visit www.mummnapa.com.

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Napa Valley Festival del Sole Gives Back – It is a Summer Festival Like No Other Each year Napa Valley Festival del Sole brings together an astonishing gathering of internationally celebrated talent, and the finest in food, wine and Napa hospitality – for an unparalleled cultural experience. The fourth annual Festival, which takes place July 17-25, features a roster of world-renowned artists that includes soprano Renée Fleming, Simon Fowler - EMI Classics violinists Sarah Chang and Nikolaj Leif Ove Andsnes Znaider, pianists Leif Ove Andsnes, Antonio Pappano and Conrad Tao, jazz singer Dana Land, and Napa Photo by Rocco Ceselin resident Robert Redford. The festival, renowned for its world-class Robert Redford (right) teams up with the concerts, exclusive receptions, lunches, dinners and art exhibitions, festival for an evening benefiting the also includes another important tradition – giving back to the Redford Center, on July 21 at Castello di community. This year, the festival hosts three benefits and deepens Amorosa (above). its commitment to arts education and enrichment through the launch of the Bouchaine Young Artist Series. “The tremendous support we receive from the community is Fleming – a blending of internainspiring,” said Festival Director Richard Walker. “We are pleased to tional glamour and Napa wine join forces with our partners to give back to causes important to all country ambience that makes this festival so unique. of us.” Tickets for these benefit evenings On July 20, an “Evening of Persian Hospitality” benefits the JuvePhoto by Kristina Loggia nile Diabetes Research Foundation. Held at Darioush, this annual range from $500-$1000 per person event is a favorite on the festival schedule. Anoushirvan Rohani and inclusive of the dinners (a healthy chunk is tax-deductible). Festival concert tickets range from $35 - $125, but fans can his ensemble perform in the winery’s beautiful also experience great music at no cost through the amphitheater. His music sets the stage for the tradiBouchaine Young Artist Series. This program provides tional Persian cuisine and elegant Darioush wines performance opportunities for emerging talent. The guests savor after the performance. free concerts are sponsored by Bouchaine Vineyards – Robert Redford teams up with the festival for an owners Tatiana and Gerret Copeland are major festival evening benefiting the Redford Center, on July 21 at supporters. The festival also provides tickets to youth Castello di Amorosa. Fourteen-year-old violin-sensagroups and makes a grant each year to the Napa Valley tion Chad Hoopes performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Youth Symphony. with Alondra de la Parra and the Philharmonic More than a score of events take place throughout Orchestra of the Americas. Redford takes the stage to the week at venues that include AVIA Napa, Calistoga narrate the four sonnets Vivaldi wrote to accompany Ranch, Carneros Inn, Clos Pegase, Dominus Estate, this much-loved work. Post-concert, artists and Photo by Cliff Watts - EMI Classics Far Niente, HALL Napa Valley, Lincoln Theater, Luna patrons dine under the stars with Agustin and Valeria Sarah Chang Vineyards, The Orchard at The Carneros Inn, Palmaz Huneeus at their home on the grounds of Quintessa Vineyards, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Quent Cordair winery. Napa performing arts organizations benefit on July 23 when Fine Art, Robert Mondavi Winery, Rudd Vineyards & Winery, Round Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming makes her festival Pond Estate, Seven Stones Winery, Signorello Vineyards, Napa Valley debut at Castello di Amorosa. Star power continues on this night Opera House and Napa Valley Museum. For complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit with performances by pianists Leif Ove Andsnes and Antonio Pappano. Dinner following at The Napa Valley Reserve honors Ms. www.fdnsapa.org or call 1-888-337-6272.

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Prager Winery & Port Works – Not Your Typical Winery Experience Step one foot into Prager Port Works’ fun and unusual tasting room in St. Helena and you’ll realize this is not a typical Napa winery. Instead of glitz, you’ll find a secret hideaway, a discovery praised by those in-the-know for beguilingly sippable ports and wines like no others in Napa Valley. Visiting Prager is not only an adventure – they make sure it’s a captivating and delicious learning experience. The Pragers dash the image of old men sitting around puffing fat cigars and sipping Port. One visit reveals that the “stuffy factor” is non-existent. Port for summertime? Port is so much more varied and versatile than its reputation as a winter wine, insists Port maker Peter Prager. For the Pragers, it’s about sharing good food and great wine with family. The Pragers make Ports from numerous varieties, including Chardonnay and Verdelho, and Port maker Peter Prager insists there’s a Prager Port to go with every food, even pizza! Anyone who stops by is immediately welcomed into the friendly, Prager-Port-

loving extended family. Dad, often manning the tasting room, founded the winery in 1979, and Mrs. Prager makes the delectable candied walnuts the Pragers offer to pair with Port. The kids are Katie, who's the highly organized one; Peter, the Port maker, who knows his stuff and is fun to talk to about it; John, who is equally welcoming as he is friendly; Mary who runs the Port Club and is the recipe queen, and Richard, the cellar master, who I suspect, can get as wild as he is charming. Then there’s Jeff about whom one of the brothers merrily reveals, “We're not sure what he does.” Incidentally, Jeff is the family artist, who designed and painted several of the Port

Works’ most alluring bottle labels. In fact, when he painted a picture of his oldest daughter, Madeline, he knew that the painting was destined to be a wine label. Only there was no wine to go with it, so the family created one just for her. The wine is a late harvest Riesling spiked with brandy and tastes like honey and brandy-laced apricots. And summer just might be the best time to visit Prager – the Prager’s glorious flower garden is one of the winery’s most-relaxing and most-photographed spots. Did I mention Jeff is also the family gardener? All the Pragers at Prager Port Works have a story, but I guess you could say Jeff’s is the most “colorful.” For a convivial and informative Port experience, Prager Winery & Port Works is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The tasting fee of $10 includes tastings of all Ports and wine, and a souvenir crystal tasting glass. Prager is located at 1281 Lewelling Lane, off Hwy. 29 just south of St Helena. Phone: (707) 963-7678, toll free at 1-800-969-7678 or visit online at www.PragerPort.com.

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GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS by Frances Rivetti Mention the world-renowned Gallo brand to any passing wine aficionado and you will undoubtedly be met with a resounding recognition of the late, pioneering brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo and their 75-year legacy of California winemaking. For the roots of the world’s largest familyowned winery are deeply entrenched in today’s global market for wine. From small lot, one-of-a-kind releases to large-scale, export vintages, with Gallo children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren still working in the winery to preserve intrinsic values and traditions, this first family of wine still believes that family ownership is the most effective way to continue as a world leader in the industry. Distributing wine to 90 countries as the largest exporter of California wines, one might reasonably expect that most of the Gallo wines are substantially mass-produced for such a widespread, international supply and demand. Yet a visit to the cozy Gallo Family Vineyards Tasting Room tucked into a modest storefront on the Plaza at Healdsburg is a welcome respite from an overwhelming concept of the winery’s vast worldwide marketplace. Buzzing with enthusiastic banter of

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sophisticated tasting room visitors, an intimate and attractive showcase for the Gallo family’s exclusive winemaker’s signature wines invites a more discerning palate of exploration into several flights of sensational single vineyard wines not otherwise distributed to the general public. “The primary goal for the Gallo Family Vineyards tasting room is for visitors to discover the distinctive and extraordinary qualities of our Winemaker’s Signature Series, Single Vineyard and Estate wines,” says friendly and knowledgeable Tasting Room Lead, Jeff Colton. Celebrating seven years on the “square” at Healdsburg, the Gallo Family Vineyards tasting room is positioned in the midst of some 23 centrally located, downtown tasting rooms. A gem of a destination point for fine wine and gourmet food lovers, the square at Healdsburg is the ideal place to discover the delights of Gallo’s Big Reds, Steely Whites, cool climate Pinots and Signature flights. $15 flight tastings include the popular Winemaker’s Signature 2007 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel, 2006 Russian River Syrah and the 2006 Sonoma County Meritage. “With less than 200 cases of each, these wines are only distributed through the tasting room and our wine club,” says Colton. The Big Reds flight is also $15 and these wines are all 2006 Single Vineyard, namely

Frei Ranch Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley and Barrelli Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley. “Visitors love our $8 Steely White flight,” says Colton. This includes the winery’s 2007 MacMurray Ranch Russian River Pinot Gris, a 2007 Rancho Zabaco Russian River Sauvignon Blanc and a 2006 Single Vineyard Two Rock Chardonnay. Each of these wines was made in stainless steel, producing the quintessential antidote of refreshment for a hot, Sonoma County summer’s afternoon. A $12 Passion for Pinot flight continues to impress visitors with an affinity for classic, cool climate wines. Gallo’s 2007 Sonoma Coast Winemaker’s Signature Pinot keeps great company with a 2007 MacMurray Ranch Pinot from the Russian River and a 2006 Santa Rita Hills MacMurray Ranch contemporary. Soft, copper lighting reflects off ceiling to floor wine racks at the far end of the tasting room, with stamped, stainless steel countertops and cool, marble tile. A range of wine country clothing, wine bags, picnic items and tableware provides a pleasant browsing opportunity after tasting the Gallo Family Vineyards’ most intriguing wines. The Gallo tasting room is located at 320 Center Street, Healdsburg and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, call (707) 433-2458.

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Bradford Mountain Announces New Tasting Room Bradford Mountain officially opened its new tasting room last month in Russian River Valley. The small-production winery specializes in Zinfandel and Syrah handcrafted by winemaker and partner, Troy McEnery. The grapes are sourced from the winery’s certified organic Grist Vineyard perched above the Dry Creek Valley, and are custom crushed at sister winery C. Donatiello. The tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as by appointment. “The Grist Vineyard sits on a rugged, red, volcanic plateau 1,200’ above the valley floor,” said McEnery. “It has both a mountain influence and a tempering effect from the Pacific Ocean just 15 miles to the west. This provides a unique mesoclimate very different from the valley below, and along with the soils, gives us very low yields of intensely flavored grapes that express minerality, sweet herbs, plum and aromatic, Asian spices. Combined with our small-lot production techniques, these wines offer something very unique and exclusive to our visitors.” Bradford Mountain produces three distinct wines: The 2005 Grist Vineyard Zinfandel (900 cases) produced from 40 year old vines; The 2005 Grist Vineyard Syrah (500 cases) sourced from a solitary block; and the 2005 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (1,950 cases), a blend of grapes from the Grist Vineyard and nearby Goat Trek Vineyard. The tasting room is located at 4035 Westside Road in Healdsburg, directly adjacent to C. Donatiello Winery. For more information, visit www.bradfordmountain.com or call (707) 431-4433.

of wildlife such as wild turkeys, boars and mountain lions found on Bradford Mountain. For more information about Bradford Mountain, visit www.bradfordmountain.com.

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‘Moshin Pictures’ Summer Series in Healdsburg Moshin Vineyards presents their annual summer movie series: Moshin Pictures. View a classic film on the winery crushpad under the stars! $20 admission includes a glass of delicious Moshin wine and unlimited popcorn. Ages 21 and over only, please. Show time begins at dusk. Bring a sweater or blanket for the cool Russian River evenings. Chairs are provided. • July 11th - “Singin in the Rain” • August 1st - “Pillow Talk” Moshin Vineyards specializes in small lot, handcrafted wines, which include Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Syrah and Zinfandel. Wine Club members enjoy the most exclusive lots, making membership a fun and special way to experience the artistry and dedication of our winemaking team. Moshin Vineyards is located at 10295 Westside Road, south of Wohler Bridge. For more information, call (707) 433-5499 or visit www.moshinvineyards.com

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C. Donatiello Winery Announces 2009 ‘Live from the Middle Reach’ Summer Music Series Lineup Singer-Songwriter Series Kicked Off with Recording Artist Maria Taylor on June 28 C. Donatiello Winery has announced the second annual “Live From the Middle Reach” singer-songwriter music series. The 2009 series will feature 14 complimentary concerts set in the Organic Aroma Gardens, with sweeping views of the Russian River Valley’s Middle Reach, also known as the “Gold Coast” of California Pinot Noir. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to pair with C. Donatiello wines while enjoying its outdoor café-style seating. The event runs every Sunday from June 28th to September 27th from 1 to 4 p.m. Wine tasting is offered daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The series kicks off June 28th with Nettwerk Music recording artist Maria Taylor. Taylor has contributed vocals to Bright Eyes, Moby and Crooked Fingers. Her music has

from her new album “LadyLuck,” available everywhere. The album features a guest appearance by Michael Stipe of R.E.M. on the track “Cartoons and Forever Plans.” Following each show, guests will have the opportunity to meet the musical artists. No reservations are necessary. Seating is reserved for patrons of C. Donatiello Winery and is first-come, first-served. For more information, visit cdonatiello.com/visit/calendar.aspx.

Scheduled dates and artists: • July 5th – The Hellhounds • July 12th – Fred Odell • July 19th – Jason Damato • July 26th – Summer Mencher & White Noise • August 2nd – Big Papa & The TCB • August 9th – Barba Shassus • August 16th – Alma Desnuda • August 23rd – Allison Scull & Victor Martin • August 30th – Buddy Sounds & Company • September 6th – Chris O’Brien • September 13th – Byson Van Cleve – Troubaduo • September 20th – The Hellhounds • September 27th – Dani Paige Band

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Founded by Christopher Donatiello and Bill Hambrecht, the 14.5-acre estate has been organically farmed since 1998. Tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Private tours of the winery and Aroma Garden are available by arrangement. To inquire about a private tour, call (707) 431-4417. For more information about the “Live From the Middle Reach” music series, call (707) 431-4442.

New Tasting Room Opens Merriam Vineyards opened thier new winery and tasting room on the warmest edge of the Russian River Valley. With easy access from Highway 101, the Merriam Vineyards tasting room in Healdsburg offers a new perspective on Russian River Valley winegrowing, inviting visitors to cross cultures as they taste California-crafted Bordeaux-style wines in a tasting room designed to reflect the comfort and warmth of a New England-style home. Native New Englanders Peter and Diana Merriam first envisioned a French-style winery in the United States during their honeymoon in France, where they were struck by the rich culture of food and wine and the seamless quality between life and work among French vignerons. Peter and Diana are now living a seamless life of their own, with nine vintages behind them and their new winery and tasting room that is not only at the confluence of their three winegrowing appellations – Russian River, Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys – but also of the three landscapes that have shaped their lives together – New England, France and Sonoma County. Current vintage and select library wines are available at the tasting room, where visitors are invited to savor an east meets west experience enhanced by striking vistas of the Sonoma County landscape. The Merriam Vineyards tasting room is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 11650 Los Amigos Road, Healdsburg. For details, call (707) 433-4032 or go to www.merriamvineyards.com.

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Vino Therapy – New Ways to Enjoy the Benefits of Wine Wine Country Naturals™ (WCN) is an exciting new Vino Therapy skin care line featuring the wonderful health benefits of antioxidants found in high-quality natural grape extracts. All of the WCN products use extracts from Napa and Sonoma County wine grapes. Wine businesses throughout the North Bay in California are starting to offer this line for sale in their tasting rooms and gift shops including tasting rooms as far away as Michigan. By promoting Vino Therapy as an added health benefit, tasting room managers are discovering an extra source of income in these tougher economic times. One thing you can count on is that people continue to purchase products that make them feel better about themselves, so there has not been a down turn in sales of skin care products to any extent. Because the WCN products are made with the finest botanicals, wine grapes and grapeseeds containing beneficial ingredients and antioxidants, they are also starting to appear in spas, salons, hotels, wine clubs, gift shops, boutiques, specialty gift baskets and gourmet food stores. The products now available by Wine Country Naturals™ include: • Chardonnay-Pear Essence Body Butter • Zinfandel-Currant Essence Mud Masque • Cabernet-Plum Essence Salt Scrub • Chardonnay-Honey Essence Hand Lotion A new spa line called Vino Bello is currently in development and

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Tickets are On Sale for 19th Annual Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Vineyards Celebrating their 50-year anniversary of making wine, Rodney Strong Vineyards is proud to announce a stellar musical line-up for its 19th Annual Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Vineyards, presented by KJZY and Good Neighbor Pharmacy. This year’s schedule is highlighted by a special engagement featuring an Up Close and Personal concert from Daryl Hall and John Oates, the top selling duo in the history of music, whose “rock and soul” sound garnered #1 hits such as “Rich Girl,” “Sara Smile” and “Maneater.” Surrounded by acres of beautiful vineyards, guests will be treated to some of the top performers in contemporary music while picnicking at the winery’s intimate concert venue, The Green. For concert tickets and season passes, visit www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong or call

(707) 869-1595. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Rodney Strong Vineyards Tasting Room. The 2009 Season Pass includes four shows (August 22 excluded), and offers exclusive benefits such as the same reserved seat for all concerts, commemorative gifts and early announcements on future engagements. Bring a picnic meal to enjoy with friends on The Green or purchase an assortment of prepared foods from local purveyors who will be onsite. You may also purchase any of Rodney Strong Vineyards’ wines as well as choose from an array of non-alcoholic beverages. White wines include Sauvignon Blanc and several Chardonnays; red wines include Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignons and Zinfandel.

Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine Club members enjoy an exclusive reception before the shows and at intermission as well as $5 discount on each ticket price. Wine Club tickets must be purchased through Rodney Strong Vineyards by calling 1-866-779-4637. No outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed into the venue. Low-back chairs or blankets are recommended for all lawn seating. No high back chairs or umbrellas. Parking is complimentary and attendants will point the way. The famous Russian River fog usually arrives in the early evening, so attendees are advised to bring jackets and sweaters, or guests can purchase specially logo’d t-shirts and sweatshirts at the show. Rodney Strong Vineyards is located at 11455 Old Redwood Highway, off Highway 101 just south of the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma County.

Saturday, July 11 – The Rippingtons and Craig Chaquico The Rippingtons are led by guitarist Russ Freeman and features a dynamic group of solo artists, each a consummate musician in his own right. Each member, past and present, has also performed in music realms outside of jazz, making The Rippingtons collaborations multifaceted explorations of diverse styles and rhythms. Craig Chaquico gives credence to the oxymoron “rock and roll prodigy,” having written his first song at age 12, eventually joining the Bay Area supergroup Jefferson Airplane. In the early ’90s, Chaquico branched out as a solo artist and his records were instant hits in the contemporary jazz genre, earning him several #1 records. Doors open at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general admission is $45.

Saturday, August 8 – Guitars & Saxes 2009 featuring Euge Groove, Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber and Jessy J Guitars and Saxes is one of the hottest annual jazz tours, and this year the musical jaunt is headlined by saxman Euge Groove, whose recent records have topped the contemporary jazz charts. Guitars & Saxes is high energy jazz, so bring your dancin’ shoes. Doors open at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general admission is $45.

Saturday, August 22 – The KRUSH Presents: Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro The music world hasn’t taken its eyes off Susan Tedeschi since she burst on the scene in 1998 with “Just Won’t Burn,” achieving gold status and winning Tedeschi a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Tedeschi’s newest release “Back To The River” features husband and slide guitarist Derek Trucks, who she often tours with when not raising her family in Gainesville. Much of JJ Grey & Mofro’s music emotes a raw, yet contemporary, swamp rock ambiance, yet still possesses elements of southern rock, soul, R&B, folk, gospel, blues and especially funk. Doors open at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general admission is $45.

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From their first hit, 1974’s “She’s Gone,” through their heyday of stardom in the ’80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates’s smooth, catchy take on Philly soul brought them enormous commercial success – including eight #1 singles and 60 million records sold, ranking them as the top-selling duo in the history of music. In celebration of 50 years making Daryl Hall & John Oates incredible wines, Rodney Strong Vineyards is proud to close it’s 19th Concert Season with an afternoon of timeless hits from Hall & Oates, including “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” “Sara Smile,” “Kiss On My List,” and “One On One.” Doors open at 3 p.m. Show starts at 4 p.m. VIP tickets are $110, general admission is $75.

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MONDAYS – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Tour includes: bicycle rental & lunch, $149. Reservation is required. www.winecountrybikes.com or 707-473-0610 JULY 1, 8 – Wonderful Wednesdays in Healdsburg! – Explore the streets of Downtown. Flyers/ maps available, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce at 217 Healdsburg Avenue, 707-433-6935 JULY 3 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg, to download the guide/map: www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp JULY 3 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg. Download the Guide/Map, go to the Art Walk 2009 WebPage at www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp JULY 4 – 4th of July Fireworks – Healdsburg High School Athletic Field, 9:30pm, 707-894-0857 JULY 7 – Healdsburg Farmers' Market & Tuesdays in the Plaza Concert Series – Farmers' Market 4-6:30pm, Concerts 6-8pm, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org 707-431-1956 JULY 11 – Annual Bastille Day Luncheon – Michel-Schlumberger Winery – candlelight wine tasting and luncheon in the cellar, $75, reservations required, www.michelschlumberger.com, 707-433-7427 JULY 11 – Say Cheese! – Wine and Food Pairing – Lambert Bridge Winery, fromagiers take you through each cheese: 5 wines and 5 cheeses, www.lambertbridge.com or call 800-975-0555 x13 JULY 11 – Alexander Valley Summer Open House! – Alexander Valley Vineyards, Fieldstone Winery, Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines, Hanna Winery, Hawkes Winery, Sausal Winery, and White Oak Winery, 11am-4pm. $10, 800-500-2285

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B.R. Cohn Winery Hosts Charity Car Classic, July 4 Bruce Cohn, proprietor of the B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma and himself a classic car collector, builder and aficionado is pleased to announce the Inaugural B.R. Cohn Winery Charity Car Classic will be held at the Cohn winery on Saturday, July 4 between noon and 5 p.m. The exhibit is free to visitors and car registrants. Visit www.brcohn.com for details on how to register a car or for directions to the winery. Since he was sixteen, Bruce Cohn has been in love with fast and collectable cars. He currently owns five of them; a 1933 Willys Roadster, a 1941 Willys Sedan Delivery, 1934 Willys Woody drag racer, 1934 Henry Ford Five-Window Coupe and a 1946 Ford Woody Wagon. All of these cars and many others will be on display July 4 not only at the winery exhibit but additionally can be seen parading during the city of Sonoma’s July 4 celebration around the historic plaza, in front of 10,000 spectators Saturday morning prior to the exhibit. In addition to viewing all kinds of rare, sport, drag racers as well as collectable cars, the winery will also feature food offerings from Sonoma star chef and TV Food Networks Guy Fieri’s Johnny Garlic’s kitchen, plus award-winning B.R Cohn wines and of course, the latest

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from the winery’s car collection of wines including Woody White, Roadster Red and Panel Wagon Pinot Noir. These wines celebrate images of Cohn’s cars on the labels and are great gifts for the car fan in the family. There will be live music during the day in the famed B.R. Cohn amphitheatre featuring the Rich Little Band and the Whiskey Thieves. Additionally, raffle prizes and an auction will add to the days fundraising. The exhibit is a fundraiser for Memorial Hospice and Hospice of Petaluma with proceeds from the day’s activities and donations going to this organization. Memorial Hospice and Hospice of Petaluma have collectively served for the past 30 years as the only community hospice program in Sonoma County. Sponsors include KRON-4, Sonoma Chevrolet and others. 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 for other information, visit www.brcohn.com.

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Anaba Wines Opens New Tasting Room in Sonoma Located at 60 Bonneau Road at the intersection of Highways 121 and 116, just outside Sonoma, the tasting room is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anaba proprietor John Sweazey converted an old farmhouse on Anaba’s “J McK” Estate Vineyard property into the tasting facility, even adding a special patio tasting area with picturesque vineyard views. Future plans for the site include construction of a new stateof-the-art winery, with a production capacity of 60,000 cases of wine. The new winery will utilize both solar and wind power. Anaba (pronounced “anna-bah”) takes its name from the cool, upward-flowing breezes called anabatic winds which frequently stream through the estate vineyard during the warm summer months. These unique air currents make the vineyard more temperate and slow down the ripening process, which enables the grapes to develop more robust flavors and distinctive varietal characters. The Anaba portfolio, handcrafted by winemaker Jennifer Marion, includes both red and white Rhône-style blends, a Chardonnay, a Viognier and a Pinot Noir. In its inaugural release earlier this year, each wine was awarded a medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The 2007 Anaba Sonoma Coast Chardonnay recently received a 91-point rating by The Wine Spectator. For details, go to www.anabawines.com or call (707) 996-4188.

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AUDELSSA ESTATE WINERY While the Audelssa Estate Winery has been producing outstanding wines for more than a decade, it remains one of the best kept secrets in both Sonoma and Napa. Few secrets can be kept forever, and with each passing day this small producer's reputation continues to climb amongst seasoned oenophiles and firsttime visitors to the area. This summer is an excellent time to become acquainted with a property Robert Parker calls "outstanding." Audelssa is fortunate to occupy 125 of the most scenic mountainside acres in all of California. Situated at 1,800 feet above Sonoma Valley, the Audelssa's neighbors include the famed Monte Rosso and Bismark Vineyards. Magnificent views of the valley and the entire San Francisco Bay leave a lasting impact on the visitors fortunate enough to reserve an appointment to tour the winery and vineyards. Audelssa's complex site-mix of volcanic ash soils, southwestern-facing hillside exposures and European-styled terrace farming produce crops both low in yield and high in quality. Nine grape varietals are grown at the vineyards, and the winery typically produces up to a dozen different bottlings each year. Most wines are made in batches of 300 cases

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or fewer. All of Audelssa's wines are produced in a very traditional manner using individual, small-batch fermentation techniques, hand punch-downs and hand-pressing methods. Wines are always barreled in high-quality French oak casks. Offerings always include Cabernet Sauvignon, a traditional and a Cote-Rotie style Syrah and our signature, elegant Bordeaux blend: Summit. Reserve versions are also available each fall in very limited quantities. We also produce a lovely Rhone blend: Zephyr. This Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre

blend is usually available each spring through June. Tephra, a delicious $25 Cabernet/Syrah/ Zinfandel blend debuted this year to an appreciative market. Audelssa also produces special bottlings from other vineyards each year. Our 2007 Alder Springs Chardonnay and Merlot from Mendocino County are fantastic examples of each varietal's traditional French heritage. A Napa Valley Zinfandel will be available later this year, also in limited quantities. Wines are priced between $25 and $125 per bottle, and all represent excellent value for top quality Sonoma wines. For the casual visitor, Audelssa maintains a charming tasting room in the wooded hamlet of Glen Ellen, at the corner of Warm Springs Road and Arnold Drive. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., this tasting room is usually less crowded than those along nearby Highway 12. Personal attention is paid to each visitor. Audelssa’s Estate olive oil and Cabernet chocolate sauce are also available to sample. For more information, call (707) 933-8514 or visit the website at www.audelssa.com. Audelssa looks forward to welcoming you this season.

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

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Lake County Wine Adventure Weekend, July 25-26 The fifth-annual Lake County Wine Adventure, a two-day passport event, will be held July 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s Lake County Wine Adventure is once again being hosted by the Lake County Winery Association. Adventurous wine enthusiasts will have an opportunity to discover “wine with altitude” and taste the reason why Lake County – with a grape-growing history that extends back to the mid-19th century – is fast becoming known for its award-winning wines, ultra-premium winegrapes, resort-style wineries and friendly tasting rooms. Throughout the weekend, “wine adventurers” will taste wines from five of Lake County’s six distinct viticulture areas (AVAs) as they visit participating wineries, including: Ceago Vinegarden and Tulip Hill Winery in Nice; Brassfield Estate Winery in High Valley; Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, High Valley Vineyard, and Noggle Vineyards & Winery in Clearlake Oaks; Villa La Brenta in Clearlake; Gregory Graham Winery, Ployez Winery, Terrill Cellars, and Six Sigma Ranch, Vineyards & Winery in Lower Lake; Langtry Estate & Vineyards and Off the Vine at Twin Pine Casino in Middletown; Moore Family Winery on Cobb Mountain; Kelseyville Wine Co./Dusinberre Cellars, Rosa d’Oro Vineyards, Steele Wines, Inc., and Wildhurst Vineyards in Kelseyville; Shed Horn Cellars, Sol Rouge Vineyard & Winery, and Zoom Wines will be offered at Lake County Wine Studio, a multiwinery tasting room and wine bar located in the town of Upper Lake; Bell Hill Vineyards will be offered at Focused on Wine, a wine bar located in downtown Kelseyville. Adventure Tickets are available at www.lakecountywineries.org for $30 each. Each ticket entitles the holder to wine tasting and hors

d’oeuvres at each winery, as well as a logo wine glass, winetasting booklet and winery map. Several of the wineries also will offer barrel tastings, winery tours and entertainment. Event-goers may leave their Adventure Tickets with the last winery they visit to be entered into a raffle for several prizes. Event organizers promote responsible hospitality and encourage all participants to designate a driver. For more information, call 1-800595-WINE, (707) 355-2762, or visit www.lakecountywineries.org. Lake County is part of the North Coast AVA, which also encompasses Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Within Lake County, five other AVAs exist – Clear Lake AVA, Benmore Valley AVA, Guenoc AVA and the recently approved Red Hills AVA and High Valley AVA. Located in beautiful Northern California, Lake County is just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento Valley, and the Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the oldest lake on the continent. Visitors to Lake County experience the state’s cleanest air basin, spectacular scenic beauty, fine wines, headliner concerts, and unsurpassed recreational opportunities — from hiking, biking, golf and off-road adventures to boating, fishing, kayaking, birding, and even rockhounding. For visitor information, contact the Lake County Visitor Information Center at 1-800-525-3743 or visit the website at www.lakecounty.com.

Mendocino Music Festival Experience the only music festival overlooking the Pacific Ocean, July 11-25. Enjoy a picnic with Mendocino County wines prior to performances of saucy and soulful Maria Muldaur, electrifying Joshua Redman – one of the top saxophonists in the world who also played with The Rolling Stones, virtuoso violinist Alex Markov’s String Fever and his electric violin “Black Devil,” 2009 Grammy Award® winner pianist Gloria Cheng, Czech avant-garde violinist/singer Iva Bittová, intricate finger-picking technique of guitarist Alex de Grassi, bluegrass of The Seldom Scene, Big Band Night with jazz singer J’ai Michel plus the delicious sound of a full Classical Orchestra featuring the works of Ginastera, Beethoven, Brahms, Puccini’s LA BOHÈME, Stravinsky, Miguel de Falla with Fanny Ara: Spanish Classical Dance, and Mozart’s Requiem. Chamber Music: Grieg, Elgar, Vivaldi, Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time. Conductor is maestro Allan Pollack. The festival takes place in the 16,000-square-foot Performance Hall Tent on Mendocino Headlands State Park, Main Street, Mendocino. Tickets on sale now at (707) 937-4041 or on the website at www.mendocinomusic.com

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Livermore Valley’s ‘Taste of Terroir’ Set for July 23 Sixteen of the Livermore Valley’s top wineries and an equal number of celebrated San Francisco Bay Area chefs will join forces and compete for honors in food-and-wine pairing at the seventh Wine & Food Experience “Taste of Terroir.” Entrants will vie for Most Innovative Pairing, Best Expression of Local Ingredients and Judges’ Best awards given by a panel of distinguished judges. After sampling each of the sixteen locally inspired pairings, guests will vote for their favorite chef/winery combo in the People’s Choice competition. Then, it’s off to the barrel room to enjoy a decadent dessert spread paired with Livermore Valley Ports. The awards ceremony will take place at 8:15 p.m. Funds raised at this event benefit the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association.

Taste of Terroir takes place Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, 1184 Vineyard Avenue in Pleasanton. Cost is $75 per person and available online at www.LVwine.org. For more information, call (925) 447-WINE (9463) or visit www.LVwine.org.

About Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is a 501 c(6) organization which supports the wineries, growers, and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area though educational and marketing programs. www.LVwine.org.

Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night at Garré Winery Join Garré for an evening of bocce ball and regional Italian cooking at Garré Winery every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Cost is $38.95. The group play bocce ball night will include three glasses of complimentary vineyard estate wine, an Italian dinner served on the café courtyard and bocce ball instruction. Come alone or bring a group. All skill levels welcome. Join in the deboccery! Come on Friday nights for dinner and live music, from 6 to 9 p.m. For reservations, or more information, call (925) 371-8200. Garré Winery is located at 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore.

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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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Taste of San Joaquin The 2nd Annual Taste of San Joaquin will be held on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Weber Point in Downtown Stockton. Taste is the premier San Joaquin celebration of everything local; local entertainment, local food, regional wine and the West Coast’s best BBQ! All proceeds from this event benefit locally owned and operated restaurants and local charities. Taste is hosted by the Downtown Stockton Alliance, a non-profit organization focused on developing, promoting and maintaining historic Downtown Stockton as a regional business, cultural and entertainment destination. Last year 1,000 tasters enjoyed more than 12,000 tastes, in 2009, more than 5,000 tasters will enjoy 50,000 tastes!

Schedule of Events: Friday, July 3rd: All American CRAWL (5 pm until midnight) + FIREWORKS Purchase a wristband for less than $30 from Stocktontickets.com. Join 500 CRAWLERS and enjoy no cover to more than 10 bars, pubs and restaurants, trolley transportation, several drinks and appetizers, entrance into the Ports Baseball Game with fireworks! Saturday July 4th : Taste of San Joaquin (11 am to 8 pm) Simply pay $1 for admission to the Taste! From there, pay only for what you taste by buying a book of 20 tasting tickets for $20 at the information booth. All food booths will offer tasting for $1, $3 and $6. Live entertainment, wine and beer tasting will be offered as well. New this year: 1st Annual Way Out West BBQ Championship will fire up Stockton. Talented cooks from all over the western United States will compete for a California State Championship. Downtown Stockton will be filled with overwhelming aromas as the barbecue teams go to work. Cooking lasts 18 hours. A barbecue competition is an event like no other! A barbeque contest is a true feast for ALL of the senses. Attendees are drawn to the area by the aroma and the visual impact of the cooking displays and have an opportunity to taste the sweet, smoky flavors of the food. The public will observe and interact with the barbecue cooks, who love to answer questions and talk about the sport of competition barbecue. The audience will witness not only the rush of the entries to judging, but the judging itself – which will be open for public viewing. Tasting tickets are purchased for approximately $1 each. 65% of the ticket value redeemed is given to the restaurant. The remaining 35% is used to pay non-profit volunteers an hourly stipend for their service to the event. The goal of this event is to stimulate the local economy by creating a business opportunity for locally owned and operated food service businesses, draw visitors to Downtown Stockton and support the Celebrate! For more information, go to www.downtownstockton.org.

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Connoisseurs' Marketplace, Menlo Park's Festival of the Arts Every year on the third weekend in July, charming Santa Cruz Avenue is transformed into a moveable feast with big crowds and a colorful sea of tents. Presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, this year’s 23rd annual festival will be held on July 18-19, 2009 with thousands of visitors pouring onto the downtown streets for a vibrant celebration of art, music, food and all-around family fun. Festivalgoers will find thousands of handcrafted items at this juried show. Chat with and buy from 250 artists on hand with their latest creations. Festival eateries will be serving up a world of flavorful, strollaround fare. Complementing the food will be a selection of exceptional wines, refreshing margaritas and microbrewed beers. Ten dynamite bands will play an eclectic, fun-filled mix of rock and roll, R&B, pop, jazz, folk and soul music on stage and street. Stroll, browse and enjoy food tasting and samples in Organic Alley,

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health and wellness displays, a green products showcase and home and garden exhibits, The festival also plans to continue its greening efforts. “We’re committed to making the festival as eco-friendly as possible – it’s something we strive to improve upon each year,” said Fran Dehn, President/CEO of the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce. The festival runs July 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Santa Cruz Avenue from El Camino Real to Johnson Street in Menlo Park. Admission and parking are free. For festival information, call (650) 3252818 or visit www.miramarevents.com.

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Passport to the Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries More than fifty Santa Cruz Mountains wineries – from Ahlgren to Zayante – will open their doors to Passport Program participants on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Passports, which cost just $40 per person, provide entry into participating wineries, including many that are not normally open to the public at any other time. Passport holders will be invited to tour the facilities, meet the winemakers, and sample the fruits of their labors – including special wines poured only for participants in the Passport Program! Passports are valid until all wineries have been visited. The passport never expires! The Passport Program allows guests to visit the vineyards at every season in the growing cycle. This summer, on July 18th, begin a new adventure to experience the greatness of the wines produced in this appellation, spend a wonderful day at the wineries in the company of winemakers and bring home some great wine to treasure and share

with friends for any special occasion! Passports may be purchased at any participating winery, at www.scmwa.com, or from the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers office. For more information, call (831) 685-VINE (8463), visit the website at www.scmwa.com or via email at [email protected]. Participating wineries include Ahlgren Vineyard, Alfaro Vineyards, Aptos Creek Vineyard, Bargetto Winery, Beauregard Vineyards, Black Ridge Vineyards, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Burrell School Vineyards, Byington Winery, Cinnabar Vineyards, Clos LaChance Wines, Clos Tita, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Cordon Creek, David Bruce Winery, Domenico Wines, Downhill Winery, Equinox Methode Champenoise, Fellom Ranch Vineyards, Fernwood Cellars, Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Glenwood Oaks Winery, Hallcrest Vineyards, Heart O’The Mountain, Hunter Hill Winery & Vineyard, La Honda Winery, La Rusticana, Loma Prieta Winery, Martin Ranch Winery, McHenry Vineyard, Michael Martella Wines, Natal Vineyards, Naumann Vineyards, Nicholson Vineyards, La Nebbia Winery, Pelican Ranch Winery, Picchetti Winery, Pinder Winery, Pleasant Valley Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Roudon-Smith Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains Vineyard, Sarah’s Vineyard, Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Silver Mountain Vineyards, Sones Cellars, Soquel Vineyards, Storrs Winery, Testarossa Vineyard, Thomas Fogarty Winery, Trout-Gulch Vineyards, Vine Hill Winery and Zayante Vineyards.

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Grounded With The Vineyard

Dan Martin – Winemaker Cultivates Deep Roots by Fred Gillaspy Talking with Dan Martin, Santa Cruz Mountains winemaker and co-proprietor of Martin Ranch Winery near Gilroy, is like sitting around a campfire with an engaging and affable, yet venerable sage of winemaking. There’s a meaning, a message and a deep-rooted significance to the fascinating and compelling stories Dan has to tell. His enthusiasm for what he does, both in the vineyard and the winery, is irrepressible. Perhaps this comes from years of farming and living sustainably with, and from the land. Or, maybe it rubbed-off on him while working along side his uncle Jack, namesake for Dan’s own J.D. Hurley brand of wine. Dan had plenty of quality time for that to occur, since his uncle Jack reached the enviable age of 107 years, with a lifetime in agriculture bridging two centuries. I recently had the opportunity to have one of those “campfire” discussions with Dan Martin. The following is part of that discussion, where we talked about how he decides when to pick fruit for his wines: DM: Of all the things we do in the vineyard, this is the most important. Admittedly, we do employ typical ways to decide when to pick. But we go way beyond what most consider to be typical in most vineyards in other regions. Here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, by nature of the fact that the AVA is the only one that I know of whose boundaries are determined by elevation, we’re “naturally” unconventional. You have to get an idea of how the mountain range and the AVA are situated to get what I mean. For example on our side of the appellation, the lower eastern side, the boundaries of the AVA follow the contour lines above 400 feet. That immediately changes-up the usual rules and makes things way more exciting! Talk about challenges – who has a flat and level vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains? No one that I know. We’ve all got very specific, individual demands in our respective vineyards here. We’re also not like other wine appellations that are often located on wide valley floors or at lower elevations, like Napa or Santa Clara Valley, where you typically find alluvial soils with fairly consistent weather conditions. The Santa Cruz Mountains is completely different, unique and often unpredictable. Here you can visit one vineyard, then another – all within close proximity to each other – and find completely different microclimates, soil conditions, row directions, sun exposure – even watering requirements can be 180 degrees different from vineyard to vineyard or even block to block. There’s a variance of the complexities to it all here that you just won’t find in many places in California. And where our 11 planted acres are located, at the southern tip of the Santa Cruz Mountains, an area which is in itself completely different from what you’ll find just west over Mt. Madonna into the Corralitos area, we have seven different vineyards ranging in elevation

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from 550 to 620 feet, each with different and multiple affecting conditions and requirements from each other. Different age, different genes, different tolerances, different growth patterns, different health and nutrition, different survival skills. And they all behave differently, just like people – there aren’t two alike – at least not identically. Then, if you look at the overall conditions just a few miles east from here, down into the Santa Clara Valley – it’s a totally different set of rules there. But you know, I think It’s the ability, and, maybe better put, it’s the talent or “sixth sense” to be able to learn and understand the complex sum of all the variances and differences and to be able to identify how best to care for the vineyards and the fruit that they produce that renders that final decision on when it’s the right time. After all, once the fruit is picked, the course is set for what lies ahead in the process, and what we ultimately deliver in the bottle.

Learn more about Dan Martin and his wines When not tending to his vineyards or working at the winery, you’re likely to find Dan Martin sharing stories and perspectives of winemaking with friends, wine club members and customers at Martin Ranch Winery on the third weekend of every month. Getting Dan’s experiences and insight firsthand, while tasting his wines and experiencing the bucolic surroundings of the Martin Ranch Winery estate property are ideal ways for any wine enthusiast to spend an afternoon. And if you’re lucky, when you arrive, Dan just might have thrown another log in the fire ring. Martin Ranch Winery is located between Gilroy and Watsonville, just off of Hecker Pass Highway (SR 152) and Watsonville Road at 6675 Redwood Retreat Road. For more information about Dan Martin, Martin Ranch Winery and the collection of J.D. Hurley and Thérèse Vineyards wines, visit the Martin Ranch Winery website at www.martinranchwinery.com or call (408) 842-9197.

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Cypress Inn salad. Her choice for a main course was the Alaskan Halibut and mine was the filet mignon. As usual, I left the wine selection to the chef. I find it interesting to see what the chef thinks is a good accompaniment. I’ve never been disappointed. Give it a try sometime; you can get some interesting combinations. For my filet he suggested a 2003 Martin Estate Cabernet from Rutherford in Napa Valley. It was actually one of only a few selections on the wine list that are from outside Monterey County. It was an excellent choice and went very well with my meal. The bruschetta arrived quickly. It was crunchy, delicious bread topped with pine nuts,

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tomato and a little cheese. Unlike a lot of bruschetta I’ve had, this one was “mouth-friendly.” It was not overly crunchy or chewy. The bread was pleasant to eat. My guest’s salad was a very nice, classic Caesar salad with one nice addition. This one had a small crab cake on top. My understanding is that it was delicious. My endive salad was terrific. The different tastes and textures played games with my tongue. The sweet cranberries, the piquant blue cheese, the pine nuts all tied together with zesty, balsamic vinaigrette were a delight. Our meal arrived right on time. The Alaskan halibut was

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tender, cooked just right, and delicious. It was well-presented with vegetables and potatoes. The filet was done to a turn. Accompanied by mashed potatoes and green beans, the Angus was flavorful and melt-in-yourmouth tender. The cabernet enhanced the flavor of the beef and made the meal. Dessert was a refreshing serving of sorbet followed by coffee. It’s no wonder that Cypress Inn is recognized as one of the landmark hotels in Carmel. Now, that accolade should be given to Terry’s Lounge. The ambiance, the service, the wonderful food all combine to make this restaurant entirely worth a visit while in Carmel. Drago Cvetkovic, the Food and Beverage Manager, runs a tight ship and our server, Sandra, made our dinner unhurried and memorable. What a pleasure to dine there. Also worth mentioning are a couple of other items on the menu. The Cypress burger is absolutely delicious and the Milano salad with seared ahi is not to be missed. After dinner the cool of the evening was a nice time to take a walk. Except for the lights that twinkled from the windows of the shops it was dark out. The streets were practically empty. We walked the length of Ocean Avenue. It was an excellent way to cap off the evening. It was late evening when I finally returned to my warm and welcoming room. I lit a fire in the fireplace and with a glass of bedtime sherry, I reflected on how relaxing and rejuvenating the day had been.

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Fine Dining “Shake” it Up at The Grotto by Joy Eaton

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t is almost impossible to live in Monterey and not know of the late legendary restaurateur and philanthropist Sabu Shake and his family of six sons and wife, Isabella. It is unfortunate to come to Monterey and not dine at one of the ocean front Shake family restaurants, Old Fisherman’s Grotto or The Chris Shake Fish Hopper. The Old Fisherman’s Grotto is “the flagship of the restaurants,” says Restaurant Hall of Fame Chris Shake, who is now at the helm of the family’s restaurant that his father Sabu started in 1952. With underwater murals, sea creature light fixtures and photographs covering the walls of the two-story restaurant, you are surrounded by a romantic, intimate ambiance that retains familial warmth and casual feeling. Shake explains, “from the moment you walk in the door, it is a great experience.” With ocean views from any seat you are tempted to watch the seals and sea otters play during daylight dining. While you dine, your friendly wait staff will tempt you with selections from the Wine Enthusiast award-winning wine list and a diverse menu that includes Certified Angus Beef steaks, macadamia encrusted halibut, traditional spaghetti and meatballs, and their five years in a row voted “best clam chowder” by Monterey County locals. The Shake’s clam chowder is one of many recipes created by Sabu himself over 50 years ago and is the only recipe not found in the Shake Family Traditions Treasured Recipes book. An average of 150 gallons of this secret family recipe, known only to family and Executive Chefs Mohamed Tabib and Juan Ponce, are served daily. “I get the customer to come in and the service and quality of food get them to come back.” This philosophy shows with Shake’s wine list, selected with the help of beverage manager Dave Muller, as well as the mouth-watering menu that always has at least 15 fresh desserts. “Great food and great wine really go together, and we have them both,” exclaims Shake.

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With the amazing view, the impeccable service, the gourmet menu and a connoisseur’s wine list, the Old Fisherman’s Grotto is inviting locals and tourists for date nights, family nights or simply those just walking by. For more information or to make a reservation, call Old Fisherman’s Grotto at (831) 375-4604.

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A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5 Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 Open by appointment only Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 By appointment only, 10-4 August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Open by appointment only Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open daily 9-5 Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155 Open by appointment only Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena Call for information; 707 963-7181 Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30

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

Thu-Mon 12-5

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

Daily 10-6 Open daily 10:30-4

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

Open Mon-Sat10-5

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

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Open daily 9:30-6

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open Tue-Sat by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 9:30-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5:30

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

Open daily 10-5

Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 « DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment, 10-4

« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 9-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only 10-5

J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa

Limited tours and tastings by appointment only

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only 10-3

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-6

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444

Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment

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

Open Daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only 10-5

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

Open daily 9:30-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5:15

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

Open by appointment

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open Mon-Sat 9-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open Thu-Sun 10-5

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

Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30

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

Open daily 10-6:30

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

Open daily 10-5:30

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

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

Open Wed-Sun 11-4

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5:30

Open daily 10-6

Open by appointment Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-6

Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710

Open by appointment Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

Mon-Sat 10-6

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

Open by appointment

Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4

Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717

Weekends & holidays 10-5

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600

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

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

Open by appointment only Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Open Mon-Sun 11-6

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

Daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

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

Open daily by appointment 9-5

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

Open by appointment

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open Mon-Fri by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

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

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

Open Wed-Sun 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-6

Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, 707 255-7150, open daily 11-6 Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 944-2229

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246

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

Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 « 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 Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 « RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open by appointment Mon-Sat Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open 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 Open Tues-Sat 10-5

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444

« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Daily 10-5

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

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

Open by appointment

Open by appointment only

« 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

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena

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

Open 10-4

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

Open daily 10-5

Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004

Open by appointment

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

Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090

Open daily 10-4

Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open daily 10:30-5:30

Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252

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

Open by appointment

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

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267

Open by appointment only Open by appointment

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment

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

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 9-6

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

Open daily 10-6

Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) 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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 11-6

Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930

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

« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment

« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only

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

Open Thu-Mon 11-5

« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs

Open daily 10-5

« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6 Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046

Open by appointment only Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 « ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

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

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

Thur-Mon 11-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Adrian Fog – Healdsburg « ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

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Open daily 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment, 707 688-1174 Open daily 10-5

Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-4

Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171

Open daily 11-4:30

« 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

Open daily 10-5

Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.

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

Thu-Tue 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open by appt. 11-4

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-6

Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg

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

« CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 « CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Picnic Area

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

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

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Open daily 11-5

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

Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 « CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100

Open daily 11-6 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.

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Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only

Open daily 10-5

Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040

Fri-Mon 11-4

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

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-4

Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment

Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

Open daily Open daily 10:30-4:30

Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4

Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

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

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

Open daily 11-4:30

F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626

Open daily 12-5

Open daily 11am-6pm Open daily 10:30-6

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

Thu-Tue 11-6

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

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11:30-9

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507

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

« J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Picnic Area, Children Welcomed

Tue-Sat 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open daily 11-5

Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939

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

Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444

Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We Open by appointment only

« 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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 11-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Opening soon!

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

Sat Sun 11-4

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

Fri-Mon 11-5

« 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

Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5 Fri-Mon 11-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:40

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

Open daily 9-4:30

Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

« 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

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

« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Gift items, Vineyard Tours Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909; Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-9400 « GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645

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

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209

Open daily by appointment

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

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

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

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Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5 Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100 Open daily 10-5 Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5 LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue) Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment 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 Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed) Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30 MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5 Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30 Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6 MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5 Mietz Cellars – 1345 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7103 Call for tasting Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5 Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt. recommended 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 Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30 Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-5 Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6 Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3 Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401 Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30 PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311

Open daily 11am-6pm Open 10-4 by appointment

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30

Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-6

Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130

Open daily 11-4 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-4

« RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462

Open daily 10-5

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

Thur-Mo 11-6

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open Thu-Mon 10-4

Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open by appointment only

« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888

Open daily 11:30-4:30

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9-5

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

Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 « 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 11am-6pm Open daily 10-4 Thur-Mo 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Daily 10-5 Open daily 10–5

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Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10:30-6

Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396

Open 3rd weekend of each month

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 9-6

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 11-5 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 9-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

12-4 third weekend of each month « MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Saturday of the month or by appointment Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389

Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily 11-5

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

3rd Saturday of each month

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 12-5

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

Open by appointment only

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071

Sat 12-4 or by appointment

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

Fri-Sun Noon-5

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

Sat 12-5 or by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 12-5

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

Open daily 11-6

Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518 « BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 « COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours

Open by appointment only Thu-Mon 12-6 Open by appointment only

12-6 summer, 12-5 winter

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

Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858

NORTH CENTRAL COAST ALAMEDA COUNTY A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227

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David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Davenport Roadhouse – 1 Davenport Ave, Daven Port; 831 426-8801 Domenico – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335

Open daily 11-5 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays Special Events & by appointment Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Open daily 12-5 Tue-Sun 9-8 Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues

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Fri-Sun 12-5

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 12-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Tu-Su 12-6 Open daily 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt

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

Open daily 11-5

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt

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

Open daily 11-6

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

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

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 11-7

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

Special events & by appointment

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

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Open daily 11-7

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 « POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 462-3478 Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

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

« 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

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

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

Special events & by appointment Open daily 11-5

Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 12-6

Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310

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

Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215 Bountiful Basket – 3969 The Barnyard, Ste A13; Carmel Valley; 831 625-4457 Chateau Julien – 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Cima Collina – San Carlos, btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Tue-Sun 11-5

Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316

Open daily 11-5

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

Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5

HOLLISTER Sat 11-4

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

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

Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 11-5

Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300

DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991

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

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

Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398

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

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

Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt

Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312

Open daily 12-5

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

Open daily 11-4 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Mon-Sun 11-5

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

Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436

Open daily 10-6

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

Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777

Open daily 11-5

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

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

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

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

Open daily 11-5

Open by appointment only

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

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

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895

Mon-Fri 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664

Open daily 10-6

Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 11-5

Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146

Open daily 11-5

Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993

Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 12-5 Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 12-6 Thur-Mon 11- 6

Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5

Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Dunnewood Vnyds – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843

Open daily 10-5

Call ahead Open by appointment only Mon-Thu 8-4

Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 9-5

Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323

Open daily 10-5

Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889

Fri-Mon 10-4:30

Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177

Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open Daily 10-5

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Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221

Open daily 10-5

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

Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202

Open daily 11-4

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002

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

Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127

Open daily 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190

Open daily 11-6

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069

Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936

Open daily 10-5

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

Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140

Open daily 10-5

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

Fr-Su 11-5

Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304

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

Open by appointment only

Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960

Open daily 11-5

Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544

Open by appointment

Londer Vineyards –

Philo tasting room opening in July

Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010

Open by appointment only

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

Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-4

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 10-5

McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986

Open daily 10-5

Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours

Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190

Open daily 11-5

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

Fri-Sun Noon-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)

Open daily10-5

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

Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO

Open by appointment only

Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah

Open daily 10-5

Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257

Open by appointment

Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209

Open daily 11-5

Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303 Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 « ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 « SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Thu-Sun 11-4:30

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

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

Tue-Sun 12-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

« GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30 Open daily 11-5

Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment

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

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

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

Open daily 11-5

Fri-Mon 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-4

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

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

Weekends 12-4:30

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-6

Thu-Sun 12-5 Wed-Sun 11-4:30 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

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Sat-Sun 12:30-5

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

Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30

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

Tue-Sun 11-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 11-6:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-2411

Open by appointment

LODI/WOODBRIDGE Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 12-5

Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463

Open daily 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5

Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 9-5:30 Fri-Sun 1-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-6 Sat-Sun 12-6 Open daily 10-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-4

McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384

Fri-Sun 11-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 10-5

Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860

Open by appointment only

Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

Sat-Sun 11-4

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

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

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

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Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871 Woodbridge Uncorked– 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575 WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt

Open daily 12-5 Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 12-5 Wed-Sun, Call for hours Open daily 10:30-4:30

SIERRA FOOTHILLS AMADOR COUNTY Amador Cellars – 6150 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Fri-Sun 11-5 Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 or by appointment Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5 Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 12-5 Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5 Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Tues-Sun 9-4:30 Clos Du Lac Cellars – Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283 Open daily 10-5 Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5 Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4 Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open daily 11-5 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 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 Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Open daily 10:30-5 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Sun 10:30-5 CALAVERAS COUNTY Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5 Black Sheep Winery – Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5 Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only)

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-6

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

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5:30

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

Sat-Sun 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Muir’s Legacy – 36 S. Washington St, Sonora; 209 532-WINE

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Wed-Mon 11-6

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

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

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

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

Fri-Sun 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Sat 12-5 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5 Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227

Open daily 10-5

Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948

Open daily 11-5

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Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5 Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5 Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5 Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5 Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Wed-Sun 11-5 MERCED COUNTY Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5 NEVADA COUNTY Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5 Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5 Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5 Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.) Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only PLACER COUNTY Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5 Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4 Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 Open by appointment only Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Open by appointment only

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