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OC TOBER 2, 2009 – ISSUE 40 – VOLUME 28

Benziger Family Winery

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ON THE COVER Benziger Family Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 WINE COUNTRY NEWS Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-73 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Mahoney Vineyards

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WINE CLUB OF THE WEEK

MAHONEY VINEYARDS WINE CLUB DETAILS

• Members of the Edge Club receive two bottles of upcoming and special release wines, shipped quarterly. Shipments range in price from $50-70 plus shipping and tax, where applicable. • A 20% discount is applied to all wine purchases in the tasting room. • An additional 5 percent discount on wine on Internet orders. • Edge Club members receive invitations to a variety of festivities and special membership only events. • Members are also invited to visit the tasting room to taste the newest releases any time throughout the year. Tasting fees are waived for up to four people.

ahoney Vineyards was started almost four decades ago by Francis and Kathleen Mahoney and Balfour Gibson. Recognizing the special attributes of this wine-growing region was the first crucial step on the path towards making exceptional wines. Extensive clonal research combined with their special philosophy about wine and winemaking, and modern and traditional farming skills has resulted in year after year of outstanding wine. The Carneros region, or “Los Carneros” as it has long been called, is strategically located in the southern portion of the Napa and Sonoma valleys. The fog that rolls in from San Francisco Bay a few miles to the south results in cool year-round temperatures. Grapes mature slowly in this region, just as they do in France’s Burgundy region, where Pinot Noir, the dominant grape of Mahoney Vineyards, is king. In fact, the Pinot Noirs produced by the winery consistently rank among the best in the country. Today visitors to the Napa Valley are able to taste Mahoney wines at a beautiful tasting room called Taste at Oxbow next to Oxbow Market, just a short walk from downtown Napa. It offers wine lovers a chance to sample some extraordinary wines in a stunning but very comfortable setting. As The Wall Street Journal said about Mahoney Vineyards, “it is a rare opportunity to taste several different styles of Pinot Noir.” The majority of the wines offered for tasting are Pinot Noirs, not surprising since they make up almost 95 percent of the winery’s production of right around 3,500 cases each year. However, Mahoney also produces small amounts of other Old-World estate grown varietals including: Chardonnay, Vermentino, Nebbiolo, Albariño, Riesling, Montepulciano, Tempranillo, and Syrah. These wines are on the cutting edge of Carneros wine production and will lead the appellation to new horizons!. One note to keep in mind as you taste is that 75 percent of their wines are available only through their wine club and in the tasting room. An important fact to keep in mind as you fall in love with the wines of Mahoney Vineyards.

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

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

ONGOING Friday Night Pulse Tastings Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena, 5-7pm, free 888-963-0440, www.acmefinewines.com

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

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

EVERY 4TH WEEKEND Wine & Food Pairing Seminar at Merryvale Vineyards 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com

ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting at Monticello Vineyards Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley $25 RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Wine & Food Pairings Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, 11am, Wine & Cheese Pairing 1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing, www.peju.com, 800-446-7358

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre St. Helena, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, $12.50 707-967-2320, [email protected], www.ciachef.edu

ONGOING Private Tours Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, $25, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.com

ONGOING Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery St. Helena, Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com

ONGOING Epicurean Explorations Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, minimum 6 people, $95/3-course lunch $135/5-course lunch, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.com FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Cheers! St. Helena Downtown St. Helena, taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! 6-9pm $5/taste, $35/nightly pass, www.cheerssthelena.com 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 ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org • Sept 25: Lavay Smith CD Release Concert • Oct 3: Gala 2009 featuring Pink Martini ONGOING Live at the Lincoln Theater Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com • Oct 10: The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular • Oct 18: Jack & The Beanstalk • Oct 22: The Brubeck Brothers • Nov 1: MacHomer • Nov 11: John Cleese • Nov 21: Peter Gros’ Mutual of Omaha – Wild Kingdom ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com • Sept 25: Languedoc & Roussillon Wine Tasting • Oct 2: Taste California Red Blends • Oct 9: Northeast Italy Wine Tasting • Oct 16: 207 Vintage Zinfandel Tasting • Oct 23: Wine Advocate 92+ Tasting • Oct 30: Taste Syrahs from Around the World • Nov 6: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting • Nov 13: A Taste Tour of Italy • Nov 20: Back Room Blow Out XXXIV ONGOING di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org • Oct 17: Art: It’s Alive, 8th Annual Benefit Art Auction • Oct 31-Jan 30: Altered States, The Collection in Context

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ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 • Library Tasting, $75 • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20 • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting ONGOING Appellation Tastings at Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room Rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40 707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.com ONGOING Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond Vineyards St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt) 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com ONGOING Wine Tasting Experiences at Benessere Vineyards St. Helena,707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt • 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 Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners St. Helena, Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com • 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 • Artisan Cheese & Wine-A Perfect Match • The Essence Tour & Tasting ONGOING Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com ONGOING Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards Calistoga, Taste limited release wines at the winery 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com ONGOING Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com ONGOING VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • 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 ONGOING Tastings at the Popcorn Bar at Flora Springs Winery St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com • It’s all About You Tasting, $15 • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25 ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY Temptastings in the Temptation Cave at Flora Springs Winery St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com

ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery Napa, 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com • Individual Tastings, $12 • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting • Food & Wine Pairing • Vineyard Tour • Blending Class • Wine Sensory Seminar ONGOING Wine Tasting Options Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com • 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 Estate Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm, $10 Wine library tasting/$30, barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40 • Daily Guided Tours • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40 ONGOING Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com • Regular tasting, $10 • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting at Castello di Amorosa Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20 • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Bacchus That Rascal Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “History of Wine“ 707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro Napa, Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60 RSVP 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com

EVERY SATURDAY Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays at Bennett Lane Winery Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684

ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13 Changing Earth: Photographer’s Call to Action Photo Exhibit Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 10am-5pm, www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700

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

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

SEPTEMBER 26 Book Launch Party, Alan Jacobson Author of Crush Peju Winery, Rutherford, 5-7:30pm, $30, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com

EVERY SUNDAY Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings at Havens Wine Cellars Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com ONGOING Friday Night Winemaker Events Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500

TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Weekly Art Shows Clubhouse, River Pointe Resort, Napa, 5:30-8:30pm, 707-252-4200x152 THURSDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Harvest Night at Luna Vineyards Until 7pm, specially priced wine tastings, $7.50 & special pricing on bottles of Pinot Grigio & Freakout. www.lunavineyards.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4 Portals to the Past Exhibition Napa Valley Museum, Yountville, Includes photo of Mike Grgich www.grgich.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Cathy Trachok Exhibition at Folio Winemakers’ Studio Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-256-2757, www.foliowine.com

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SEPTEMBER 26 An Afternoon of Food & Wine at Monticello Vineyards Napa, New Releases – The Big Reds, 2-5pm, $35, 707-253-2802 www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com SEPTEMBER 24-27 23rd Wine Country Film Festival Napa Valley Expo, Napa River Inn, Cuvee Napa; various venues in Napa. www.wcff.us SEPTEMBER 26-27 Napa Open Studios Arts Council Napa Valley,www.nvopenstudios.com SEPTEMBER 26 7th Annual Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala & Auction The Historic Carriage House, Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, 4:30-10pm 800-295-4050x4045, RSVP, $350

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SEPTEMBER 26 St. Supéry 20th Anniversary Party Rutherford, proceeds go toward Valley Oak High School, 3-5:30pm 707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com SEPTEMBER 26 Raymond Vineyards Harvest Celebration St. Helena, 5-8pm, www.raymondvineyards.com SEPTEMBER 26 9th Annual Cruisin’ Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival & Car Show Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga, 707-942-1473 SEPTEMBER 26 Napa River Rock & Stroll Napa, Napa River Trail from Kennedy Park to Veterans Memorial Park, 8:30am $15-$30, 707-252-1123 OCTOBER 1 4th Annual Pink Party Domaine Chandon, Yountville, Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Research at Queen of the Valley, 7-11pm, 707-944-2280, www.domainechandon.com OCTOBER 2-4 ZD Wines Celebrate 40th Anniversary Rutherford, 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • Oct 2: 40th Anniversary Abacus XI Dinner • Oct 3: 40th Anniversary Festival • Oct 4: 40th Anniversary “Return to the Past”at di Rosa “Art Alive”

OCTOBER 10-11 30th Anniversary Celebration at Prager Port Works St. Helena, join the Pragers for a special fall tasting-celebration! 10:30am-4:30pm, $10/includes glass, www.pragerport.com, 800-969-7678 OCTOBER 11 Profile Club 9th Annual Harvest Party at Merryvale Vineyards St. Helena, music by The Brian Cline Band & rotisserie from RoliRoti 1-4pm, 877-887-7763, RSVP, www.merryvale.com OCTOBER 15 Brix Unpaved: Street Feasts of Sicily at Brix Restaurant Aromas, tastes & sounds of the international street food scene. Yountville, 6-9:30pm, 707-944-2749, www.brix.com OCTOBER 16 Johnny’s Lobster Feed Atop The Room at Flora Springs Winery St. Helena, 6-8pm, 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com OCTOBER 17 Oktoberfest Napa Valley Napa Valley Expo, Napa, Live entertainment, beer garden, marketplace & more! 11am-10pm, www.oktobefestnapa.com, $10/online, $15 OCTOBER 17 Cooking Class: A Trip to the Oxbow Market with Chef Mike C & Graeser Winery Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, 2-8:30pm, $125 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com

ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org • Oct 1: Pink Martini • Oct 2: Carlos Mencia • Oct 3: Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway • Oct 6: Emmylou Harris • Oct 10-12: Santa Rosa Symphony Set One • Oct 13: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny • Oct 14: Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt • Oct 16-17: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers • Oct 17-18: American Philharmonic • Oct 21: Complexions Contemporary Ballet • Oct 22: Rodney Carrington • Oct 24: Stephen Sondheim • Oct 25: SRCA Red Priest • Oct 27: Spanish Harlem Orchestra • Oct 29: Of Mice and Men ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Center Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com • Oct 4: Film Series, Casablanca • Oct 10: Joni Morris sings Legendary Ladies in Country Music • Oct 11: Film Series, It Happened One Night • Oct 18: Film Series, The Maltese Falcon

OCTOBER 17 Freemark Abbey 2005 Bosché Release Party St. Helena, 12-3pm, $20/members, $30, 707-963-9694 www.freemarkabbey.com

ONGOING Sonoma Film Institute Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park 707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi • Sept 25, 27: Tulpan • Oct 2: Touch of Evil • Oct 9: My Father, My Lord • Oct 16: Age of Consent • Oct 23: Watermelon Woman

OCTOBER 3 1st Saturday Stroll Downtown Calistoga, live music & wine tasting, 1-7pm www.calistogavisitors.com

OCTOBER 25 Halloween Concert at Grgich Hills: Les Violettes Rutherford, 2pm, $25, $15/members, 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com

OCTOBER 3 Annual Harvest Party & Grape Stomp Peju Province Winery, Rutherford,12-2pm: Grape Stomp, 6-11pm: Dinner & Dancing, $150, $130/members, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com

OCTOBER 31 Club Artesa Casino Night & Costume Party at Artesa Winery Napa, 6:30pm, www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma

OCTOBER 3 Bennett Lane Harvest Party Calistoga, 12-4pm, 877-MAX-NAPA, www.bennettlane.com

NOVEMBER 5 Napa Valley Wine & Grape Expo Lincoln Theatre, Yountville, Napa Valley Grapegrowers, 9am-5pm 707-944-8311, www.napagrowers.org

ONGOING The Center for Performing Arts 707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/

NOVEMBER 7 Red Cross Harvest Night at Castello di Amorosa Calistoga, Benefit for the Napa County Chapter of the American Red Cross Hors d’oeuvres, elegant sit down dinner, silent & live auctions. 6:30-10pm $195, www.napacountyredcross.org

ONGOING Sunday Brunches by the Sea Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 10am-2pm 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com

OCTOBER 3 The 2nd Annual Yountville Chili Cook Off 9am at Yountville Park, live entertainment, salsa competition, chili. Judging at 2:30 p.m. Prizes and more! For more information or an entry form, call the Chamber at 707 944-0904

OCTOBER 3 Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting Vintner’s Golf Club, Yountville, 3-6pm, www.mtveederwines.com OCTOBER 3-4 Eric Christensen at Galley 1870 V Marketplace, Yountville, 1-5pm, www.gallery1870.com, 800-322-1870 OCTOBER 10 Harvest Party & Lu’au at Flora Springs Winery St. Helena, Complete with a Ukulele Festival 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com OCTOBER 10 Crush Party at V. Sattui St. Helena, Special evening of wine, food & fun! 6:15-9:30pm $69/members, $75, 800-799-2337, www.vsattui.com OCTOBER 10 Release Party at Mumm Napa Rutherford, 2004 DVX & DVX Rose, hors d’oeuvres & live music, 1-4pm $25/members, $30, $35/at door, RSVP 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com OCTOBER 10 Club Artesa Grape Stomp at Artesa Winery Napa, 10:30am-3pm, $100, limited to 60 people 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com OCTOBER 10 Hot October Nights Napa Valley Expo, Napa; wine, food, auctions & live music by Pride & Joy! 6-11pm, 707-258-1202, www.kiwanisclubofnapa.org

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SONOMA COUNTY ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk Downtown Sebastopol, 6-8pm, 707-874-9462, ONGOING Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Winery Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

ONGOING Winemaker Tasting Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa, 6-8pm, $10 707-525-8466, www.winespectrum.com ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com ONGOING Escape to Wine Country Concert Series Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood, Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon • Sept 26: Jazz Keyboardist, John Simon • Oct 3: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga • Oct 10: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell • Oct 17: Folk Artist, Adam Traum • Oct 24: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald • Oct 31: Jazz Keyboardist, John Simon ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 707-571-7500, www.kj.com ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour Healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 707-431-4811, www.ryew.com

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

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines RSVP 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com

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

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Twilight Tours & Tapas Audellsa Estate Winery, Glen Ellen, $35, 5:30pm 707-933-8514, www.audellsa.com

ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com • Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 • Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 • Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour • Box Lunch Prgram with Tour

ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing 707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023

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

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ONGOING Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com ONGOING Tastings at the Vine & Barrel Petaluma, 3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com • Oct 3: Syrah & Rhone Varietal Tasting • Nov 14: The Great Petaluma Pinot Noir Tasting ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 Summer Jazz Series at the Ledson Hotel Sonoma, 6-10pm, 707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com ONGOING Live From the Middle Reach Summer Music Series C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg, 1-4pm, tasting 11am-5pm, free 707-431-4442, www.cdonatiello.com • Sept 27: Dani Paige Band FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Music in the Courtyard Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg, 5:30-8:30pm, $5 707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Pizza Café at the Simi Winery Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, 707-473-3236 www.simiwinery.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY The Art of Winemaking Workshop Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm 707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com

SEPTEMBER 26 Wine & Chocolate Pairing Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, 2-4pm www.lambertbridge.com, 800-975-0555x13

OCTOBER 2 B.R. Cohn Charity Auction Dinner In the Olive Grove, Glen Ellen, 6pm 800-330-4064x27, 707-931-7927, www.brcohn.com

ONGOING TUESDAYS Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org

SEPTEMBER 26 Michel-Schlumberger Stargazers Dinner Healdsburg, 6-9:30pm, 707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com

OCTOBER 2-4 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Wine tasting, microbrews, live music, chef demos & more. 707-545-4203, www.HarvestFair.org

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7 Ravenswood After Hours Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma, 5:30-7pm, $20 707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 20 The Wine Country Plein Air Invitational Exhibition Fairmont Gallery, Sonoma, 707-996-2667, www.fairmontgallery.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023 ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Celebrate Late at Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Sonoma, 7-9pm, 707-933-3204, www.sebastiani.com LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining Glen Ellen, Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. Foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, RSVP. 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com SEPTEMBER 24 Wine Tasting FUNdamentals Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25 707-996-7356 , www.gloriaferrer.com SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 18 Thirteen Local Artists – All Media Showcase Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm 707-431-1970, www.PlazaArtsCenter.org SEPTEMBER 25 Fête de la Vendange Chez Copain (Harvest Celebration Lunch Series) Copain Wines, Healdsburg, 11am-2pm, $40 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com SEPTEMBER 25 It’s all in the glass, Riedel, that is! Seasons After Hours Series Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar, Healdsburg, 5:30-6:30pm, $15 RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome 707-431-2222, www.seasonsofthevineyard.com SEPTEMBER 25 Movie on the Green Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood, 6:30-10pm 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com SEPTEMBER 25 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Patron’s Night Gala Food & wine tasting! Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 6-9pm www.sonomavinfest.org, 707-996-2109

SEPTEMBER 26 Earle Fest – A Celebration of Americana Music Johnny Rawls and the Blues Defenders, Houston Jones, The Rhythm Rangers, Trailer Park Rangers, Solid Air, Old Jawbone, The Mighty Chiplings, Jam Session Noon-6:30pm, Earle Baum Center, Santa Rosa, $15/advance, $18/gate www.earlefest.com, 707-523-3222, benefits people with sight loss SEPTEMBER 26 3rd Annual Healdsburg Arts Festival Plaza Park, Healdsburg, 10am-5pm, 707-431-1970, www.plazaartscenter.org

OCTOBER 3 Annual Vertical Tasting & Reception Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood, 11am-3pm www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258

SEPTEMBER 26 Taste of Petaluma Putnam Plaza, Petaluma, Food, wine, beer, art & more. 11:30am-4pm www.tasteofpetaluma.org

OCTOBER 3 From the Vine to the Wine & Lunch at St. Francis Winery Santa Rosa, Wine Club Exclusive Event, 10:30am, $55/members, $65/guests RSVP 888-675-WINEx254, www.stfranciswinery.com

SEPTEMBER 26 Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll & Picnic) Copain Wines, Healdsburg, Walking tour & French inspired picnic with Rhone style wines, 10:30am-1:30pm, $35, 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com

OCTOBER 3 Ledson Family Harvest Celebration Kenwood, Exclusively for Wine Club Members 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 26 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Awards Night Gala Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Unlimited food & wine tasting of winning wines! 7-9:30pm,$65, 707-545-4203, www.HarvestFair.org

OCTOBER 3 Celebrate 2nd Anniversary of Ty Caton Vineyards, Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room in Kenwood Live music, knockout wines, delectable food and unbelievable discounts. 5-8pm; $15, Club/free; RSVP [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 26 Chinese Medicinal Herb Walk Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, 10am-12pm, $25, $20/members 707-996-3166, www.quarryhillbg.org

OCTOBER 3-4 B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival In the Winery Amphitheater, Glen Ellen, $95, $170/2 day pass 800-330-4064x27, 707-931-7927 www.brcohn.com • Sat: Doobie Brothers, Pablo Cruise, Little Feat, Jackie Greene, Pat Simmons Jr. & Eyewitness News Band • Sun: Journey, Pablo Cruise, Taj Mahal, Lara Johnston & Whiskey Thieves

SEPTEMBER 26 Corvettes at the Castle at Ledson Winery Kenwood, 11am-4pm, 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com SEPTEMBER 26-27 Weekend Along the Farm Trails Sonoma County Farm Trails, 10am-5pm, 707-837-8896, www.farmtrails.com

OCTOBER 4-5 Jocelyn Lonen Winery Golf & Grapes Event Mayacama, Healdsburg, 4:30-11pm, 707-832-6263, www.golfandgrapes.org

SEPTEMBER 26-27 10th Annual Art on the Ridge Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa, Bennett Ridge Artists Open Studios, 12-5pm [email protected], 707-696-1055 SEPTEMBER 26-27 113th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma; wine tasting, live music, grape stomp, parade & more! 10am-6pm, www.sonomavinfest.org, 707-996-2109 SEPTEMBER 27 Book Signing with Louis J. Foppiano Sr. & Vivienne Sosnowski Foppiano Vineyards, Healdsburg, Author of When the Rivers Ran Red Petite Sirah & food pairings, 1-4pm, 707-433-7272, www.foppiano.com SEPTEMBER 27 Petaluma Downtown Antique Faire 8am-4pm, 707-762-9348, www.petalumadowntown.com, free

SEPTEMBER 25 Opening Reception: Thirteen Local Artists – All Media Showcase Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, 5-7pm, 707-431-1970, www.PlazaArtsCenter.org

SEPTEMBER 27 Only Women Can Touch the Grapes to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Amphora Winery, Healdsburg, 12-4pm, 707-431-7767 www.amphorawines.com

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SEPTEMBER 27 Petaluma Fall Antique Fair Kentucky & 4th Streets, Petaluma, 8am-4pm 707-762-9348, www.petalumadowntown.com SEPTEMBER 27 Blessing of the Animals at St Francis Winery Santa Rosa, 3-5pm, free, 888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com SEPTEMBER 27 Porches at the Palace at Ledson Winery Kenwood, 11am-4pm, 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com

OCTOBER 7 Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Featuring Gundlach Bundschu Winery Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, 6:30pm RSVP 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma

OCTOBER 9 B.O.B. II – Big Oktoberfest Bash Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, Santa Rosa, Microbrew tasting, live music, food & more! 5-9pm, 707-579-1500x13, $35

SEPTEMBER 27 Great West End & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta Santa Rosa, 11am-6pm, handcar-regatta.com

SEPTEMBER 26 1st Annual Baker Ridge Release Party Thomas George Estates, Healdsburg, free/members, $50 707-431-8031, www.thomasgeorgeestates.com

OCTOBER 5 B.R. Cohn Charity Golf Classic Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma, 11am tee-off 800-330-4064x27, 707-931-7927, www.brcohn.com

OCTOBER 8, 22 Wine Tasting FUNdamentals at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25, 707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com

SEPTEMBER 25 Finally Friday at Wilson Winery Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 25-27 Simi Fall Forage Healdsburg, 707-473-3213, www.simiwinery.com • Sept 25: Evening Kick-Off Celebration, 4-7pm, $25 • Sept 26: Forage Workshop & Lunch, 10am-1pm, $75 • Sept 26: Fall forage Feast, 6:30-9:30pm, $125

OCTOBER 2, 9 Fête de la Vendange Chez Copain (Harvest Celebration Lunch Series) Copain Wines, Healdsburg, 11am-2pm, $40, 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com

OCTOBER 10 Pendulum Club Harvest Party at Cline Cellars Sonoma, 11am-4pm, 707-940-4000, www.clinecellars.com OCTOBER 10 – NOVEMBER 15 Animal House 707-875-2244, www.localcolorgallery.com, Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay OCTOBER 16 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: at The Bay View Restaurant Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, Featuring Francis Ford Coppola, $79 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com OCTOBER 24 Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll & Picnic) Copain Wines, Healdsburg, Walking tour & French inspired picnic with Rhone style wines. 10:30am-1:30pm, $35, 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 24 4th Annual Fall Fest at Christopher Creek Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, $10/incl. logo glass 707-431-8243, www.christophercreek.com OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 2 Charles Schwab Cup Invitational Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma, www.pgatour.com OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1 4th Annual Food & Wine Pairing Festival Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma,12:30-4pm 800-868-7563, www.charlesschwabcupchampionship.com NOVEMBER 4 Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Featuring Pride Mountain Vineyards Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, 6:30pm RSVP 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma NOVEMBER 6-8 Holiday Affair Wine Country Weekend at Ferrari-Carano Winery Healdsburg, 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com NOVEMBER 13 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: at The Bay View Restaurant Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, Featuring Hall Napa Valley, $79 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com NOVEMBER 14 Artisano in Geyserville Geyserville Inn, Geyserville, a boutique festival celebrating small production, locally handcrafted wine, food and art and the people who produce it. A benefit for Slow Food Sonoma County's School Garden Project in elementary schools in Santa Rosa, Windsor, Healdsburg, Geyserville and Cloverdale. Chef demonstrations & live music. 12-5 pm, www.artisano.org NOVEMBER 14 Wild Game Winery Dinner at St Francis Winery Santa Rosa, 6:30pm, $130, $104/members, RSVP 888-675-WINEx255 www.stfranciswinery.com yers

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EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com ONGOING Classic Concerts by the Lake Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville 800-660-LAKE, www.konoctiharbor.com • Sept 27: Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley & Jimmy Wayne • Oct. 3: Jonny Lang • Oct 18: Rascal Flatts w/Darius Rucker SEPTEMBER 25-26 17th Annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Main Street, Kelseyville, www.kelseyvillepearfestival.com OCTOBER 10-11 Steele Wines Harvest Festival Kelseyville, Wine, food, art & entertainment! 10am-5pm 707-279-9475, www.steelewines.com OCTOBER 11 20th Annual Vineyard Run for Literacy Steele Wines, Kelseyville, 5K/10K run, 5K walk 707-279-9475, www.steelewines.com

NORTH CENTRAL COAST MARIN COUNTY ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael SEPTEMBER 26 Floating Homes Tour Kappas Marina, Sausalito, 11am-4pm, $35 415-332-1616, www.floatinghomes.org

SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING Wednesday Sunset Sessions Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale, 5-8pm 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com ONGOING Film Night in the Park 8pm, $6, $3/kids, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org • Oct 3: Slumdog Millionaire, Washington Park SEPTEMBER 29 New Zealand Wine Dinner, Tasting & Seminar Campton Place, San Francisco, Bob & Julie Bath, Robert Bath Imports, $160 415-955-5574, [email protected]

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Open for Tasting Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm 831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com ONGOING World of Wine 2009 Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com • Oct 7: Languedoc, France • Nov 4: Champagne

OCTOBER 11 Treasure Island Wine Fest – Lodi Wine on the Water Treasure Island, over 45 wineries, food, music & more…during Fleet Week! 1-5pm, $55/adv, $65, 209-365-0621, www.tiwinefest.com

ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards Wine and Cheese Event Monterey, 2pm-on. Oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning wines personally selected by Ventana Vineyards Manager Barbara Pluth. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415 X213, Ventana & 831-656-0570

OCTOBER 13 Tour de France Wine Dinner Campton Place, San Francisco, Martine Saunier w/Martines Wines, $160 415-955-5574, [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 25 Harvest Wine Seminar Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, 7pm grape crush, 8pm dinner $115, $90/members, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com

OCTOBER 16 3rd Annual WhiskyFest San Francisco Marriott, San Francisco, 6:30-9:30pm, $95, www.WhiskyFest.com

SEPTEMBER 25 – OCTOBER 11 The Baker’s Wife Western Stage, Salinas, 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com

OCTOBER 24 Edgewood Hope Ball The Fairmont Hotel Nob Hill, San Francisco, 415-682-3201, www.edgewood.org

SEPTEMBER 26 Corralitos Wine Trail Festival Corralitos, 12-5pm, $35/adv, $40, 831-685-6680, www.corralitoswinetrail.com

OCTOBER 26 Domaine Carneros Tasting Seminar & Dinner Campton Place, San Francisco, Eileen Crane, CEO/Founding Winemaker, $160 415-955-5574, [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 26 Harvest Haikus at Poetic Cellars Soquel, Food/wine pairings, live music, art & haiku contest! 12-5pm, $10 831-462-3478

OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 1 The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, 415-989-9019, www.sffas.org

MONTEREY BAY AREA ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com • Sept 25: Carmel Author & Ideas Festival • Oct 2: The Handsome Little Devils • Oct 17: Carmel Music Society • Oct 18-19: Monterey Symphony Concert One • Oct 28: David Sedaris • Oct 30: 3 Mo’Divas ONGOING Live at Golden State Theatre Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com • Oct 18: Jean Osborne, The Holmes Brothers & Paul Thorn • Oct 25: Garrison Keillor ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Winemaker Wednesdays Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Monterey, Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm 831-649-6690 ONGOING TUESDAYS Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard Carmel, Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477

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SEPTEMBER 26-27 Bottle Your Own at Martin Ranch Winery Gilroy, 9am-4:30pm, RSVP, [email protected] 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com SEPTEMBER 26-27 ASA/Boardwalk Cheer & Dance Competition Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, 831-460-3342 www.beachboardwalk.com OCTOBER 3 Moonlight Dinner Train Party Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com OCTOBER 3-4, 10-11 Harvest Fair Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com OCTOBER 10 Afternoon of Fun at Mesa Del Sol Vineyards Greenfield, 2-5pm, free, reservations needed, 831-624-8527 www.mesadelsolvineyards.com OCTOBER 23-24 Ghost Train Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com NOVEMBER 5-8 Big Sur Food & Wine Festival Big Sur resorts & restaurants, winemaker dinners & much more! www.bigsurfoodandwine.org, 831-667-0800

SOUTH BAY ONGOING Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga, 408-961-5858, www.montalvoarts.org ONGOING Summer Concert Series The Mountain Winery, Saratoga 408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com • Sept 26: Tony Bennett • Sept 27: Cheech & Chong with guest: Shelby • Oct 2: Pink Martini • Oct 5-6: Loggins & Messina

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ONGOING SUNDAYS Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

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ONGOING La Luna Fridays Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm, $55, $45/members RSVP 925-456-2395, www.murrietaswell.com • Oct 2: Top Secret Band

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ONGOING Summer Music Concert Series Story Winery, Plymouth, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com • Oct 3: Bob Williams Jazz • Oct 4: Mimosa

OCTOBER 3-4 Big Crush Harvest Festival Amador Vintner’s Association, 10am-4pm, Visit 30 member wineries for wine, food, music & more! 209-245-6992, www.amadorwine.com

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 RSVP 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com

CALAVERAS COUNTY SEPTEMBER 26 Concours d’Elegance Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 10am-4:30pm 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com OCTOBER 3 Annual Grape Stomp Murphys Community Park, Murphys, Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, 9am-5pm 866-806-WINE, www.calaveaswines.org

EVERY SUNDAY Sunset Suppers The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Livermore, 4:30-5:30pm 925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com

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

SEPTEMBER 26 Taste of the Gold Country Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, 1-4pm$30/adv, $35, www.downtowngrassvalley.com SEPTEMBER 27 Music in the Vineyard, Sierra Starr Winery Grass Valley, 2-6pm, www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277

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SEPTEMBER 26 Harvest Tours & Tasting Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 10am, 12, 2 & 4pm, $20, $15/members 925-456-2305x4, www.wentevineyards.com

OCTOBER 3 Roy Tyler & The New Directions Concert Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25, 209-368-0880, www.jgwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 25 Comedy Uncorked Retzlaff Winery, Livermore, 7pm, 925-447-WINE, www.retzlaffwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 27 Taste of Lodi Wine & Roses Hotel, Lodi, 1-5pm, $40/adv, $50, 209-365-1195 www.tasteoflodi.com

SEPTEMBER 26 Ghouls in the Vineyard…Bite Nite Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley, 6:30pm, $20/car, 510-582-9900

OCTOBER 23, 24, 30 Ghost Walk of Downtown Pleasanton Museum on Main, Pleasanton, 925-462-2766, www.museumonmain.org

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

ONGOING Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar Story Winery, Plymouth, 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com • October 17 • November 14 • December 12

SEPTEMBER 26 Release Party Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com

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OCTOBER 14 Educational Seminar: Component Analysis – Sensory evaluation Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda, 6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members 510-995-4100, www.rosenblumcellars.com

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Dinner & Live Music at Garré Winery Livermore, 6-9pm, RSVP 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com

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ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Private Tastings with the Winemaker Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members 530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com

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OCTOBER 17-18 39th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Celebrate harvest with a parade, music & more! 9am-5pm, free, 650-726-9652, www.miramarevents.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine Cave Tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20 RSVP 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves

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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. 6-9pm 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com

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ONGOING WEEKENDS NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 3 28th Annual Vintners’ Holidays Seminars, discussions, dinners featuring wineries such as Mumm Napa, Rombauer Vineyards, Chalk Hill Estate, Joseph Helps, Simi, Topel and many more. For details: www.YosemitePark.com/Vintners The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley, 801-559-4949

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OCTOBER 2 Fusion FridayBorra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10, www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446 NOVEMBER 14-15 The First Sip Lodi Wine Weekend Wineries in Lodi wine country! 11am-4pm, 209-365-0621, www.firstsiplodi.com

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23rd Annual Napa/Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival Rolls into Downtown Napa Venues, September 24-27 The 23rd Napa/Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival is a dazzling assortment of extraordinary films, special presentations, galas under the stars, world premieres and small intimate events that proudly reflect the festival’s mission to bring people together for enlightened dialogue and cultural exchange. Festival venues are all within walking distance – cuvee Napa’s Grand Cru Room, Hatt Hall at Napa River Inn, Merlot Hall at Napa Valley Expo and outdoors in the Carnival Field at the Expo. Each venue is transformed into a state-of-the-art movie theater. “Shifting the festival to late September during harvest season is the perfect time for locals and tourists” states Justine Ashton, Executive Director. “Schools are back in session which is important because many of the films are green-centric and educational. Our beneficiary is the edible school garden at Valley Oak High School. And, the sun sets earlier so the outdoor movies will start around 8 p.m.” she adds. The program is packed with world premieres, intimate gatherings and special events. The festival’s programming team recommends the following as “not to miss” presentations.

Invention of Lying – Opens the Festival Thursday, September 24, under the stars at Napa Valley Expo

Ingredients – Sunday, September 27th, 12:30pm, Merlot Hall Ingredients is a documentary that explores the workings of sustainable food systems in the United States – with the help of top farmers and chefs – and shows how community support of local agriculture can revitalize our economies and our health. Join the filmmakers, local farmers and teachers from Valley Oak High School’s edible garden program for a delicious tasting of healthy food after the film.

The story is a comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain. Film stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. Gates open at 6 p.m.

America’s Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition – World Premiere Saturday, September 26th, Reception 6pm / Film 7pm Merlot Hall – Napa Valley Expo This compelling documentary tells the story of how entrepreneurial leaders overcame the constitutional barriers of the prohibition era. Meet legendary figures in their last on-camera appearances such as Ernest Gallo, Robert Mondavi and Brother Timothy among others, who formed the “Phoenix Generation” Join Ms. Worfolk, her former CNN colleagues: Larry Woods, narrator; Kari Birdseye, producer; and her father, John De Luca, former President and CEO of Wine Institute, for a wine tasting reception before the film’s screening and post-film discussion.

Billboard with Producer/Director Bruce Barrett Sunday, September 27, 1pm, Hatt Hall, Napa River Inn Following the Film There will be a Dove Release over the Napa River With historical footage and commentary by former Israeli and Palestinian soldiers, this film condenses the essentials of an ancient conflict and gives it faces and voices that unite to create an historical billboard.

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Sideways – Sunday, September 27, 6:30pm Wine Tasting/Film 8pm Closing the 23rd NSWCFF is the world premiere of Sideways. This is the Japanese “re-imagination” of the 2005 Academy Award-winning film of the same title, filmed almost entirely in the Napa Valley. There will be a tasting of wines from the wineries featured in the movie including Frogs Leap, Darioush, Newton Vineyard, MX, Azur, Lynmar Estate and St. Supéry Winery. Food, wine, beverages and classic theater concessions are available for purchase at the outdoor movie theater. Please no outside food or drinks. Pick up a Festival Guide at the festival’s venues or visit the website at www.winecountryfilmfest.com.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE respected wine publications and wine competitions Benziger family wines get consistent high marks. Find out for yourself with a visit to the Benziger Family Winery in historic Glen Ellen. The tasting room is comfortable and spacious and you can stroll through the grounds to visit the chickens, eat a picnic lunch or enjoy the children’s play area. You can also learn more about how the family farms its grapes by taking a 45-minute tram-andtractor tour through the vineyards, including a visit to the underground estate caves where Benziger wines are carefully aged in barrels. (These tours are offered daily: tickets are $15 per person, with limited seating. A tasting is included in the price. Call 1-888-490-2739 for a tour schedule.) The winery is located at 1883 London Ranch Road, in Glen Ellen, just north of the town of Sonoma. It’s a good idea to check the website for specific driving directions.

Imagery Estate Winery It’s not enough that the family produces ethically sound, award-winning classic varieties at Benziger Winery. Joe Benziger (Mike’s younger brother) is the winemaker at a family-owned winery, called Imagery Estates. (Yes, there is an impressive art gallery associated with this enterprise.) It’s also located in Glen Ellen, on the eastern side of the valley. Joe is definitely thinking outside the box here, as he concentrates on making wines from lesser known (well, actually, really obscure) grape varieties. You have probably heard of Viognier and Barbera, but how about Pinot Meunier, Cinsault and Lagrein? A visit to Imagery’s irreverent website, www.imagerywinery.com, will give you a clue of what to expect when you visit.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE City origins (in this country). This wine has that enticing cigar box nose, with black currant fruit and an equally-enticing baconlike oak accent. Smoked meats, for sure. Or, dare I say it, a New York steak? It only makes sense. Some things in life do actually make sense. Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Mount Veeder, Cloud’s Nest Vineyard ($50): Rich and stylish and concentrated – as befits its mountain heritage – this wine is all about the cassis and the blackberry, with a little rare filet mignon character to really add complexity. Yes, the filet. “As the name suggests, this vineyard sits high atop Mount Veeder,” says Monticelli. “This block is incredibly steep, with gravelly soils, and must be farmed with great patience and by hand. The cool, eastern exposure allows for extended hang time, which gives the berries greater complexity and character. I think this wine has great cellaring potential.” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 St. Helena, Mario’s Vineyard ($50): A little closed at first, this wine opens up with bramble-like blackberry fruit that is hardedged and even blustery, with a hint of blueberry in the finish. Tbone steak. (This vineyard name honors the original Mario, not the winemaker. The wine honors both.) Trinchero Napa Valley’s tasting room is located at 3070 North St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena (just north of Freemark Abbey). It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, phone (800) 473-4454. [Hinkle’s newest book is Clos Pegase: The Architecture of Wine. His other work can be viewed at RichardPaulHinkle.com.]

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Carneros Harvest Passport Event, October 17 For the first time in its history, the wineries of the Carneros Wine Alliance (CWA) will hold a Harvest Passport, a unique wine trail through the highways and back roads of Carneros on October 17 from 10 to 4 p.m. Many CWA wineries never before open for a public passport event will be open to passport participants and pouring for the first time. The On-Line Auction of The Carneros Experience will offer holiday gifts, shared experiences with friends and family and special wines from the ’07 and ’08 vintages

widely lauded by industry professionals. The region recently was awarded 94 points for its ’07 Pinot Noir vintage by the Wine Spectator. Carneros is also widely considered one of the major Chardonnay regions in the world. Also featured will be varietals including Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and others. Advance tickets will be sold for $49 through the CWA website www.carneros.com. Passport tickets will entitle purchasers to sample wines and special offerings without

incurring tasting fees. At the door tickets will be sold for $59. The Carneros Harvest Passport will run for one day only. Attendees will receive a logo’d wineglass, a map of passport locations, a list of online auction items and discounts on many wines not generally available in retail outlets. Beneficiaries are the Carneros Land Stewardship Foundation and the CWA’s Cru Carneros educational and training program for early stage wine and food professionals.

Mount Veeder Appellation to Host ‘Napa Valley Wines at Their Peak’ at Annual Autumn Tasting Event Wine lovers will have a chance to meet winemakers and taste wines from 15 Mount Veeder wineries at the Mount Veeder Appellation Council’s annual autumn tasting, “Napa Valley Wines at Their Peak,” slated for Saturday, October 3. The event, scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Vintner’s Golf Club, 7901 Solano Avenue in Yountville, will include the mountain wineries and growers of Robert Craig Winery, Fontanella Family Winery, Godspeed, Hess Collection and La Tour Vineyard, as well as Lagier Meredith, Mayacamas and Lampyridae Vineyards. Also represented will be O’Shaughnessy, Random Ridge and Rubissow Wines. Handmade by Marketta, Spotted Owl, Vinoce, and Yates Family Vineyard round out the group of wineries scheduled to pour at the event. Food pairings and live music will also be featured.

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Admission to the tasting is $50 per person and free to the trade. Tickets are available at www.mtveederwines.eventbrite.com. For further information, contact Stacey Pytlewski by email at [email protected] or visit www.mtveederwines.com. The Mount Veeder Appellation is located high in the Mayacamas Mountains overlooking the Napa Valley with some of its vineyards reaching an altitude of 2,600 feet. The appellation is known for its steep slopes, thin soils, scarce water and labor-intensive viticulture, conditions that produce the distinctive, intense, and multi-dimensional mountain grape flavors that define Mount Veeder wines. Mount Veeder Appellation features award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Syrah and many other varietals.

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ZD Wines: Historical Perspective It was the early 1960s and the Russians had launched Sputnik; Kennedy spurred us into the race to space; the Civil Rights Movement was changing the way we looked at the world; and two aerospace engineers were dreaming of grapes. The air was electric with change and possibilities, and Norman deLeuze and Gino Zepponi were ready to capitalize on that energy. Norman deLeuze began working for Aerojet General in Sacramento for his chance to participate in the race to space that was driving the nation. With a new wife, Rosa Lee, and children on the way, Norman began working in the design department for the liquid rocket plant where he was responsible for advanced concepts in liquid rocket engines used on projects such as Apollo. It was here that Norman first met Gino Zepponi and a friendship formed that would change both of their lives forever. By 1962, Aerojet General had grown exponentially from 7,000 to 20,000 employees in a short period of time and the advanced concepts that Norman had been working on were taking shape and becoming operational. There was a lessening need for design development and Norman left six years later in search of new work. Along with thousands of other engineers, Norman became a sort of gypsy as he contemplated his skills and how to apply them in other fields. It was around this time that Norman and Gino began making small amounts of wine out of their homes that were not half bad! In 1968, while Gino continued working at Aerojet, Norman accepted a position with Optical Coating Laboratory in Sonoma County where he applied his skills as an aerospace engineer to the development of thin films. His true passion, however, had become the wine industry. Every spare moment was spent researching the newest technologies of winemaking. They met Dr. Maynard Amerine at UC Davis who was a driving force behind the success of Napa Valley. His book, “Wine: An Introduction for Americans” became their winemaking bible and the two men spent hours pouring over its pages. They also paid a visit to Fred McCrea at Stony Hill Winery, which was one of the few successful

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family-operated wineries at the time. If they wanted to get into the wine industry, Norman and Gino would have to come up with a name for their business. There was no hesitation. While working at Aerojet General, a “Zero Defects” quality control program was in effect and large ZD posters were hung around the facility as a constant reminder. ZD also happened to fit Norman and Gino’s last names: Zepponi and deLeuze. The families agreed and a name was born, ZD Wines. In 1968, Norman applied for an Alcoholic Beverage Control license from Sonoma County and a year later the two men were spending weekends refurbishing an 1100 sq.ft. farm building in Carneros. Each man had $3000 to invest in the startup of the winery that went directly to rent, supplies and grapes. A business was born. That year they produced their first Pinot Noir from 4.9 tons of grapes purchased from Winery Lake Vineyard in Carneros. This was enough to create 375 cases of wine. By comparison, ZD Wines now produces 30,000 cases of wine annually. For the label, Norman and Gino recruited an old friend from Aerojet to design the label that was used for the first eleven years. This label is of historic importance as it was the first to use the Carneros appellation with the statement, “Made in Sonoma from grapes grown in the Carneros region of Napa.” By 1978 the winery, originally a hobby, became a full-time occupation for Norman and Rosa Lee. Gino had accepted a position as Executive Vice President at Domaine Chandon and he simply didn’t have the time to be at ZD everyday. As a result, with the production of wine continuing to increase, Norman began spending hours drafting proposals for expansion and submitting loan requests for a piece of land on the Silverado Trail. After the twenty-fifth bank had rejected him, Norman finally found a bank willing to grant him the loan. With this money, Norman purchased the land in Rutherford and the two families, deLeuze and Zepponi, came together to baptize it with wine, food and laughter. With Norman as the sole employee (paid employee), develop-

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The deLeuze Family ment began at the new facility where ZD Wines continues to reside today. Sadly, Gino passed away in 1985 from an automobile accident. Shortly after his death, the deLeuze family purchased Gino’s interest in the winery from his estate. Today, three generations of the deLeuze family continue on in the tradition established by Norman and Gino forty years ago. Robert, the middle child, followed closely in his father’s footsteps, becoming Winemaker in 1983. After holding the position for eighteen years, Robert is currently the CEO/Winemaster of ZD Wines overseeing the management of the winery. Chris Pisani, the current Winemaker, studied closely with Robert for five years before taking over in 2001. He is now responsible for producing ZD’s signature-style well balanced, fruit-driven Chardonnays; intense, flavorful Pinot Noirs; and opulent, rich Cabernet Sauvignons. Robert’s two siblings, current partners at ZD Wines, are also very involved in furthering their father’s vision. Julie, Norman’s daughter, serves as Administrative Director at ZD Wines. Brett, Norman’s youngest son, serves as President of ZD Wines where he strives to further the success of his father’s vision. In 2007, Norman passed away after a battle with Lymphoma but his family continues to carry on his indelible legacy. That legacy has its roots in organic farming, eco practices and nontoxic research; principles that Norman helped put into practice both is personal life and at ZD Wines. Today, Rosa Lee and her three children are looking forward to seeing the grandchildren become involved in the family business. Robert’s son Brandon is currently working closely with Chris Pisani as Assistant Winemaker at ZD and he is actively becoming involved in the marketing side of the industry. Brett’s children are still too young to contribute, but ZD cannot wait to see what they have in store for this remarkable place. The future is bright. Celebrate these 40 momentous years with a Harvest Festival on October 3, 2009. From 4 to 8 p.m., join ZD at the winery in Rutherford where you will be among the first to taste new release 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, sample delectable food, enjoy a grape stomp and a barrel-making demonstration, listen to live music and participate in a silent barrel auction benefiting the di Rosa “Art Alive”. Visit www.zdwines.com for tickets and information.

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2006 Insignia by Joseph Phelps: Excellence from the Ground Up! Just Released September 1st, 2009 by Abigail P. Zimmerman Anyone who knows Napa Valley wines, loves Joseph Phelps Vineyards. And anyone who drinks Joseph Phelps Vineyards wines, loves Insignia. Wine lovers are in for a real treat! Joseph Phelps Vineyards just released their 2006 Insignia, the 33rd vintage of this highly acclaimed and much sought after wine and their third release as an estate grown and bottled wine. Already scoring 94 to 96 points from premier critics and publications, the 2006 Insignia is sure to be one of the best Napa Valley wines of the 2006 vintage. Made in a dense, full-bodied, muscular style with tightly wound tannins and richness, the 2006 Insignia sings with blackberry and cassis characteristics with accompanying notes of damp earth, subtle oak and forest floor. The opaque, inky color of the 2006 Insignia is followed by concentrated aromatics of lush black fruit, graphite, coffee, dark cocoa powder, licorice and cola syrup. The dense flavors and balanced tannins integrate beautifully for a long, layered, refined finish. The 2006 Insignia is a proprietary blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. The 2006 Insignia is sourced from 100% estate owned vineyards located in Napa Valley’s premier Stags Leap, Rutherford, St. Helena and Oak Knoll districts as well as from estate vineyards in South Napa. The 2006 growing season benefited from a slow start to the growing season with bud break two weeks behind the historical average. The season began with an abundance of moisture in the soil from the winter rains. The weather was fairly cool with a significant amount of cloud cover and periodic rain showers during the spring. In fact, April brought five inches of rain. Bloom dates in 2006 were behind the average by one week, yet conditions were excellent, yielding good fruit set. There was a record-setting ten-day heat wave near the end of July. Most vineyard blocks had an exceptionally long veraison period beginning in early August. This long transition from berry growth to berry ripening is a key contributor to the excellence found in every bottle of the 2006 Insignia. Grapes were harvested between October 7 and October 27, 2006, at an average of 24.5 degrees Brix, fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels from coopers Taransaud, Dargaud Jaegle, Nadalie, Demptos, Marcel Cadet and Sylvain. The wine was bottled unfiltered in January and February 2009. Joe Phelps came up with the concept behind Insignia in 1974 and this idea was to produce the best Bordeaux blend possible each and every year. In 1974, Insignia was produced from purchased growers’

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fruit since the Joseph Phelps Vineyards were just being planted. Insignia became a blend of the best estate vineyards and growers’ fruit until the 2004 vintage when it became 100% estate grown. With over 350 planted acres throughout Napa Valley, Joseph Phelps Vineyards can always select the best varietals from their best blocks from their best vineyards each and every year. The blend may change, the vineyard composition may change, but Insignia will be the best that can be made from Napa Valley fruit each and every vintage. Guests and wine lovers may visit the Joseph Phelps Vineyards Guest Center to taste the 2006 Insignia. Tastings and Seminars are by appointment only. Insignia 2006 is available for purchase in 750ml and magnum (1.5L) formats for $200 and $405 respectively. Phelps Preferred member pricing reflects a 20% discount and is $160 per 750ml bottle or $324 per magnum. Phelps Preferred members (the Joseph Phelps Vineyards wine club) also have exclusive access to Insignia futures each year and can select from 750ml, 1.5L, 3.0L and 6.0L formats. A unique aspect of the Joseph Phelps winemaking experience includes seminars offered at the Joseph Phelps Vineyard Guest Center. If you would like to taste the components of Insignia – the very “building blocks” of varietals and vineyards that make up this iconic wine, you are invited to one of our seminar settings. Five seminar topics are offered. All include a tasting of six of the current release wines, including the 2006 Insignia, in addition to any barrel samples or special wines noted. These seminars are: Continued, next page

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Insignia Blending Seminar: Test your skills as a winemaker in our “Insignia Blending” seminar. Experiment with blending the components that go into our award-winning, flagship wine, Insignia. Compare your blend with our current vintage of Insignia. Le Nez Seminar: Hone your sommelier skills on our “Aroma Identity” challenge, where twelve different aromas frequently found in wine will test your olfactory senses. Tasting Terroir: This seminar takes a look at 33 years plus of making Insignia, how the wine has changed over the years and what makes our Insignia wine so unique and so consistently highly rated. Explore the vineyard locations used by Joseph Phelps to produce Insignia and learn what makes these vineyards so important in making this Bordeaux blend possible. Barrel Seminar – A Focus on Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: This seminar explores the role that the barrel plays in the overall production of wine. Explore winemaking in general and the specific place that the barrel holds in the development and maturation of a wine. In addition to the current release wines tasted, you will taste three different barrel samples of our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that have been held in three different cooperages and explore twelve different aromas derived from oak barrels. Wine Appreciation Seminar: This seminar leads guests through an exploration of wine’s appeal to all the senses. You can also sharpen your skills on wine history, tradition, proper serving, storage and evaluation. Seminars are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the afternoon seminar takes

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place at 2 p.m. Seminars are 90 minutes in length and the cost is $30 per person. Casual “Terrace Tastings” start at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with the last tasting beginning at 3:30 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, tastings begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. with the last tasting beginning at 2:30 p.m. All tastings and seminars are by appointment only, so please call before your visit. The casual tasting takes place on the terrace overlooking the vineyards at Spring Valley Ranch and is $20 per person. Six wines are served including the 2006 Insignia. Come for a visit! Joseph Phelps invites you to enjoy their beautiful setting just off of Silverado Trail in St. Helena and experience their wonderful hospitality and, of course, wonderful wines including the 2006 Insignia.

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DECANTUS: by Abigail P. Zimmerman All red wine benefits from some level of aeration. Its our simple, cardinal rule in wine enjoyment. Decanting a wine, or giving your red wine time out of the bottle before consumption, allows the bouquet, mouthfeel and flavors to fully realize. But the process may considered time consuming and require decanting an entire bottle. Enter the DECANTUS…your ultimate problem solver. DECANTUS rewrites all that logic, making it possible for red wine enthusiasts across the globe to decant and “open” their reds quickly and bythe-glass, not by the bottle. DECANTUS is truly a superior wine aeration system. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir, DECANTUS makes red wines taste noticeably smoother, less harsh and more robust. Flavors pop. And it doesn’t take 20 minutes – just the time for the wine to fall from bottle to glass. With the DECANTUS, wine funnels directly from the bottle into the light weight, hand-held, indestructible, pretty apparatus and into your glass (or decanter should you prefer). Wine funnels through a top reservoir bowl and subsequent diagonal tubes, allowing for unobstructed airflow to more fully “open up” your red wines. DECANTUS forces the wine to travel a greater distance in mere seconds. Time and aeration are the key ingredients to bringing out a wine’s bouquet. According to product creators, the wines in your glass benefit from a 20-25% greater aeration than any other aeration products available today. The DECANTUS is easy to carry into restaurants, to your friend’s party, on a picnic, to a concert – anywhere you intend to enjoy and savor that bottle of red! Its also pretty. With sensuous curves and graceful lines, DECANTUS is created in the shape of a classic Greek amphora vase. It has two handles for easy pouring while handling and its simple, grasp-able structure ensures easy hand-off to your dinner companion or next guest.

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A Unique, By-The-Glass Wine Decanting System

DECANTUS is the creative love-child of father Frank and son Frank Pat Chiorazzi, a genetic team of inspiration and lovers of red wine. They were inspired in 2008 to begin research and with product engineers develop a revolutionary way to decant red wine most efficiently. Once their prototype was complete, the two set off to decant, test, and savor the happy results…after testing dozens and dozens of bottles! To the consumer? All you need to remember is that DECANTUS works efficiently to decant your red wine, any red wine, one glass at a time. To liquid-flow engineers, the “Bernoulli Effect” is the backbone of the DECANTUS design and its rip-roaring success. DECANTUS reduces the pressure of a stream of red wine, drawing airflow through diagonal tubes in the side of the aerator. These two upward angled tubes maximize airflow into the air chambers and the resulting “finer” bubbles create a gentle “froth,” which gives your wine a smoother aeration than anything else on the market. Simply put, with DECANTUS, your red wine has the chance to properly “bloom” and reveal its fullest flavor and aromas before it even hits your glass. Clearly, reaction to the DECANTUS product line has been tremendous. “The response has been gratifying and validating,” says son Frank Pat. “We are taking orders all across the country and internationally as well. We could not be more delighted!” The DECANTUS product line includes four different options, each custom designed for your individual red wine needs. DECANTUS also offers a Stainless Steel Sediment Screen in the Elite and Connoisseur Sets. The Sediment Screen goes right on the top of the DECANTUS to filter the sediment out. In addition, the DECANTUS Wine Aerator Stand allows hands-free platform for pouring wine through the DECANTUS DELUX and DECANTUS SLIM. The stand is great for parties, wineries, wine tastings, and for those who want an easy way to decant. To purchase or learn more about the DECANTUS, visit their website at www.DECANTUS.net. The site offers even an instructional video and great detailed information.

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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

Which wines are compatible with a wide variety of foods? This question arises often when I am out to dinner with a group of people. I am asked to pick a wine for the table that will satisfy everyone. This is almost impossible, not only because each person has their own preference for wine, but each will order his or her own dinner independent of the others, which will invariably result in a wide variety of foods on the table. The problem therefore becomes how to satisfy as many people as possible with one wine selection. Depending on the number of people at the table, one way to approach the task is to order both a white and a red wine. This is always my first choice when dining with more four or more people. The wines I like to select on these occasions are lightbodied whites and medium-bodied reds. For white, I find Sauvignon Blanc to be very versatile with almost all fish, vegetarian and chicken dishes. This wine typically has a crisp, refreshing feel and doesn’t dominate food flavors. People who say they will only drink white wines will pretty much always feel comfortable with a Sauvignon Blanc. With the red wine selection for a group there are two roads I

can take, depending on the style of restaurant we’re in. If meat and game dishes and other big, flavorful meals dominate the menu, I like to make the red choice a blended wine. This could be one of many different blends that are popular today, such as Cabernet Sauvignon combined with Merlot, Cabernet with Shiraz, or Cabernet with Sangiovese. These wines combine richness of flavor with a smoothness that will appeal to many red wine drinkers. If, however, the menu is mostly middle-of-the-road style with pastas, chicken, light sauces and salads, I will usually select a Pinot Noir. This wine is probably the most versatile of all reds, and will usually appeal to both red and white wine lovers. When dining in French restaurants, you can call out for a red Burgundy and know you will get a Pinot Noir. When you are unsure of which wine to order with a large group, these suggestions will help your odds of pleasing the most people. In a quality restaurant, there is usually a wine expert on hand who can make suggestions, and you should feel free to take advantage of their knowledge of the menu and their wines that pair best with it.

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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FYI: What s’ hot this week

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Hot Spot There’s a new restaurant in town, a true hot spot that expands the definition of taste! El Coqui, Sonoma County’s only Puerto Rican restaurant, is the real deal. Playful like a tropical vacation and colorful like a Caribbean sunset, El Coqui enchants with its exotic foods and captivating atmosphere. Co-owners, Jacqueline Roman and Christina Jackson, have meticulously created a destination restaurant where guests can bask in the charms of El Coqui visual aesthetics while delighting in its exquisite cuisine. The decor and ambiance are a big part of the restaurant’s appeal, but the menu is laced with undeniable treasures that caters to all tastes and appetites. For locals, this funloving “cocina criolla” is the perfect place to gather with friends for appetizers and drinks. For visitors, El Coqui offers a delicious alternative to the routine wine country dining experience. The wine list is selective but well crafted representing a handful of cool local producers as well as a few choice varietals from Spain and Argentina. Defining style rather than following it, El Coqui is the ideal mix of trendy atmosphere, hip crowds and mouthwatering Latin American cuisine. El Coqui is located at 400 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa; (707) 527-8871.

Best Bet Lodi vintners are inviting party-loving wine drinkers to enjoy the fruits of their labor at Taste of Lodi. This under-the-radar food and wine event features up to 40 award-winning wineries along with food selections from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Wine seminars take place throughout the day as well as chef demonstrations and live music. The Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion is ground zero for pairing wine with complimentary treats. Entrance for the Sunday, September 27th, tasting are $40 in advance or $50 at the door (if available). Tickets can be purchased online or by phone: (209) 365-1195, www.TasteOfLodi.com.

Hip Sips Founded by Bruce Cohn in 1984, B.R. Cohn Winery is located in the heart of

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Sonoma Valley. Bruce bought the land now known as Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in 1974. The small family operated winery is surrounded by the 90-acre Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, where soils warmed by underground natural hot springs and gentle ocean breezes create a unique microclimate resulting in ideal growing conditions for ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon. B.R. Cohn also produces Merlot, Pinot Noir, SyrCab (a unique blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon), Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Port, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. These award-winning wines have placed B.R. Cohn among the leaders of great California wine producers. In addition to its award-winning wines, B.R. Cohn makes world-class California olive oils and vinegars. The Estate Olive Oil is crafted from 140-year-old French Picholine olive trees imported from France in the mid 1800s, which surround the estate. B.R. Cohn Olive Oil brand has become one of the top producers of gourmet extra virgin olive oil in California. For more information, call 1800-330-4064 or go to www.BRCohn.com. FYI: Each fall, wine lovers and music fans flock to the winery to enjoy a variety of top entertainment. October 2nd and 3rd is the 23rd Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival. Scheduled performers for includes the Doobie Brothers, Journey, Pablo Cruise and Little Feat.

Big Deal Each year, thousands gather at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair where hundreds of wineries showcase and pour their award-winning wines. This crowdpleasing party has the requisite wine and food tastings, but expands its appeal by offering other seasonal activities such as a juried art show, pumpkin carving, hay rides, jazz performers and more. There are several different price points for the October 2nd through the 4th fair, but the best deal is the “Friday Varietal Tastings” which cost $35 per person and includes fair admission, wine tasting admission, souvenir glass and unlimited tastes of medal winning wines. For more information, call (707) 545-4200 or visit www.HarvestFair.org.

Whimsical Winery Don’t assume you’ve had one too many if you’ve seen the architectural wonder on Silverado Trail. Quixote Winery, by many accounts, is arguably the most exotic tasting room in the entire Napa Valley. Built by the slightly askewed Viennese architect and artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser in the mid1990s, the cartoonish creativity is Hundertwasser’s only building in the US, with construction taking over 10 years to complete. And what a whimsical blast it is. Wavy lines, bold colors, brilliant mosaics, enormous golden onion domes and spirals, and natural elements like grass, flowers and molds are designed into the work. Owned by Carl Doumani, who made his fortune in restaurants and real estate, the small winery sits just yards away from Doumani’s own home and reflects the devil-may-care attitude of the owner. And the wines? Far from cult status, Carl’s small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Syrah are, nonetheless, worth taking notice. All of the Quixote wines are organically farms on the 27-acre vineyard and, with the most recent vintage, all come with screw-tops. The Panza label, which is at the lowest end of the price spectrum, is billed as “everyday” wine, and are well worth the splurge. The 2001 Panza Cabernet Sauvignon picks up where the Panza leaves off, with a mature balance of fruit and oak, plus a nice mix of spice and plum which should drink well for 10 years or so (assuming you’ll be able to let it sit that long). Visits are $25 per person and appointments can by made by calling (707) 944-2659 or going online at www.QuixoteWinery.com.

Upcoming • The 6th Annual “Pinot On The River,” a three-day weekend of all things Pinot Noir is scheduled for October 22-25. For more information, got to www.PinotFestival.com. • The 2009 “Wine and Food Affair,” featuring over 74 Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valley wineries takes place November 7 and 8. Visit the website at www.WineRoad.com or call 1-800-7236336 for more information.

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Seek Out the Hidden Treasure of Lodi Wines Lodi Vintners Announce Inaugural Treasure Island WineFest Bay Area wine lovers will have the unique opportunity to sample premier Lodi wines while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay from the Pavillion by the Bay at Treasure Island. Lodi Wine Country growers and vintners announced the inaugural Treasure Island WineFest to be held on Sunday, October 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. The Treasure Island WineFest will give consumers access to the names behind the brands of Lodi’s award-winning wines while enjoying culinary creations from Wine Valley Catering. The cost of admission will be $55 in advance or $65 at the door. “We are thrilled to give Bay Area wine lovers a taste of award-winning wines from a rapidly emerging fine wine region,” said Mark

Chandler, Executive Director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. “These are great wines, made by real people, from a great place – Lodi Wine Country.” The Treasure Island WineFest will take place on the last day of Fleet Week. There will be an airshow flying simultaneously, promising incredible views for attendees. Organizers of the event hope Bay Area consumers will view Lodi wines as California’s hidden treasure. Lodi wines offer excellent quality, value and variety that are sure to please every palate. The event will feature handcrafted wine exclusively from the Lodi region, where sustainability is a primary focus. Lodi leads California in sustainable viticulture practices with its third-party certification program known as the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing; www.lodirules.com. The goal

of the program is to reduce the environmental impact of winegrape production through the use of sustainable practices. Lodi’s wine region produces approximately 20% of California’s total winegrape production – more than Napa and Sonoma combined! There are more than 60 grape varieties in production ranging from the traditional Cabernet and Chardonnay to exciting new varietals such as Vermentino and Tempranillo. The region has experienced exponential growth since the early 1990s, with more than 75 wineries now bringing international attention to the local industry. For additional information on the Lodi region and the Treasure Island WineFest, contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission at 1-877-367-4757, or visit www.lodiwine.com and www.tiwinefest.com.

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LEDSON HOTEL Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies. Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com 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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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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9th Annual Cruisin’ Calistoga Car Show with Beer, Wine, Pasta and Chili On Saturday, September 26, start off your morning with a breakfast cooked by the Athletic Booster booth. Continue your morning looking at more than 500 classic, custom and stock hot rods while listening to D.J. Darren Z Productions and strolling through the unique and hand-made items of our vendors. In addition to the car show, at 1 p.m. the gate will open to tantalizing scents of not-so-hot and fire-hot chili cook off, extraordinary Italian pasta cook off, savory sausages, exotic local cheeses and succulent olives, accompanied by samples of micro breweries on tap and some of the finest wines in the Napa Valley. Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sampling from 1 to 4 p.m. The car show, along with the chili and pasta cook off, takes place at the Napa County Fairgrounds, 1035 N. Oak Street in Calistoga. For more information, contact Win-rods, Inc. at (707) 942-1473 or www.win-rods.com. $10 includes entry into the car show only. $20 includes entry into the car show and sampling of the cook-offs. $25 includes entry into the car show and sampling of the cook-offs, breweries and wines (Must be 21 or older.) Ages five and under are admitted free.

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More Than Just Wine Tasting at Artesa Winery

Vino Con Queso wine and cheese tasting

by Frances Rivetti Designed for tours and an extraordinary tasting room experience, the Spanish-owned Artesa Winery welcomes wine lovers into a subterranean world. Built into a secluded hilltop within the Carneros appellation, the stylish and spacious tasting room – the “Jewel of Carneros” – overlooks a breathtaking panoramic vista of hillside vineyards, San Pablo Bay and the city of San Francisco beyond as well as Mounts Tam, Diablo and Saint Helena. The perfectly situated tasting terrace extends from the top of one of the three natural-grass sides of the striking pyramid-shaped structure. Set amidst stunning sculptures by Gordon Heuther, a commanding flight of sleek, modern concrete stairs lead to the winery entrance. Once inside, tasting Room Manager Michael McKinley is excited to offer visitors a wide range of tasting tours and programs: Limited to 12 guests on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Artesa’s Ultimate Tasting Tour presents the winery’s premium wines, limited to exclusive vintages produced in 700 case lots, with an additional tasting of

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extremely rare (less than 80 cases produced) Single Vineyard wine. Opt for this $50 tour and you will be greeted with a sparkling wine welcome on your way to an unforgettable, candlelit tasting amongst Artesa’s aromatic French Oak barrels. At 10:30 a.m., the popular $40 Estate Reserve Experience is offered daily and begins with a tour of the subterranean barrel cellar, tasting the wonders of Artesa wines straight from the barrel followed by a private tasting of reserve wines. Vino Con Queso is an intimate $40 wine and cheese tasting experience offered daily at 11:30 a.m. Guests enjoy a glass of Grand Reserve Sparkling Wine before indulging in a variety of pairings of artisan cheese with the winery’s small production Limited Release and Reserve Wines. For just $40, a Chocolate Indulgence Tasting at 1:30 p.m. guides no more than eight people at a time through the daily pairing of five of the winery’s finest reserve wines with five hand-picked chocolate truffles from Napa Chocolatier, Anette’s Chocolates. Lace up your boots for the Vines and Wines Tour and Tasting. Seasonal and weather permitting, up to 15 guests are invited to taste a grape right off the vine and discover the secrets of this cool climate terroir as they enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir in the midst of the estate vineyard. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only for this $40 pre-harvest

Chocolate Indulgence Taste seasonal tour at 10:30 a.m. Artesa’s resident chef prepares nine fresh, local and organic food pairings with Limited Release and small production Single Vineyard wines for a classic $75 Food and Wine Pairing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required for these specialty tours and programs, though regular tasting room hours at the Henry Road, Napa winery are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. For details, call the tour coordinator at (707) 254-2126 or email [email protected].

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Tasting Room of the Week:

ANDRETTI WINERY by Charles Neave “I want people that visit the winery to feel at home,” says world-famous race car driver Mario Andretti. “It is probably that Italian nature, to want to make people feel welcome, to be a good host, to treat people like family.” And what better place to do that then at a winery, particularly a winery in the heart of the Napa Valley? It was 1996 when Andretti realized a dream. That is when he opened the doors to the Andretti Winery in the Oak Knoll district. Today, this Tuscan villa receives visitors from around the world, drawn by both the owners status in the world of sports as well as the wines they are producing at the hands of noted winemaker Bob Pepi, himself famous as another generation of renowned California viticulturists. Today, just over a decade since the winery was founded, the varietals that Andretti Winery uses includes Sauvignon Blanc (a personal favorite), Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, the traditional Sangiovese, their very food friendly Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and their classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Production is about 40,000 cases a year.

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When you drive into the winery, the plantings of trees and flowers, the carefully aged look of the villa itself, the fountain in the courtyard that you pass by as you walk toward the tasting room, the wrought iron of the balconies, all lend an Old World feel to the experience to come. The fountains, artwork, thoughtful and skilled landscaping – it all creates an environment far removed from the hectic pace that many visitors inhabit. It is, if only for an hour or so, a vacation in itself. A short trip to Italy and to the hillsides there that are so rich in viticultural history and tradition, pageantry and heritage.

You never know who might be behind the tasting bar – it could even be Mario himself, or Mario’s business partner, Joe Antonini. He visits the winery often during the year, commuting from his home in Pennsylvania, and he always enjoys getting to meet (and even occasionally serve), the guests as well. And with Infineon Raceway so close, he has even more reasons to come to Wine Country these days. The winery’s friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the villa, make for a welcome stop for all visitors, even the family dog (on a leash, please). So there is absolutely no excuse not to plan a stop at the Andretti Winery in the Napa Valley on your next visit to this beautiful part of the world. The tasting room at Andretti Winery opens to the public every day from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and it is located at 4162 Big Ranch Road in Napa just north of the City of Napa between the Silverado Trail and Route 29. For more information and updates on special events (or to schedule one of your own), call the winery at (707) 259-6777 or look on their informative website at www.andrettiwinery.com.

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Cheers! St. Helena 2009 Summer Toast to the Season

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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 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

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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 online at www.cheerssthelena.com.

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Knowledge, Service and Value at Calistoga Wine Stop by Charles Neave The Calistoga Wine Stop was purchased by Tom and Tammy Pelter in 1986. “For many years now we have helped our customers with their wine needs. It is hard to believe we’ve been in business in the Historic Railroad Depot for all that time. We’ve raised our family here in Calistoga and made it our home. We offer mainly Napa and Sonoma County wines with a few exceptions. In our tasting room some of the best smaller producers share our countertop. “All of the price ranges are covered, from everyday pizza wine to that ‘very special occasion’ bottle. There are so many treasures here, and you may not find them in your local wine store, but we’ve got them for you and will get them home for you as well with shipping we have available, or carry boxes you can take with. We offer knowledge,

service and value for the first time wine buyer, as well as for the seasoned wine collector.” By concentrating mostly on Napa and Sonoma County wines from producers a little off the beaten path, with smaller production and not widely distributed they feel they source bottling with the best price to quality ratio. In 2006 they added a tasting room to the shop, featuring those lesser known wineries and winemakers. Tastings always include at least four wines, “And be sure to try our own ‘Pelter’ Cabernet Sauvignon which is always a featured wine in our tasting room.” Their years in the wine industry let them recommend wines for any occasion, for food pairings, both long and near term cellaring, or just a nice red or white for everyday drinking. They are able to ship world wide and in most circumstances they can pack your wine for you to take with you to the airport. New airport laws require it to be checked as luggage, so carry on is no longer an option. “Our combination of fair pricing, personalized service and considerable wine knowledge has helped us serve thousands of customers,” they say with both pride and satisfaction. And their long list or repeat customers would be the first to agree. Open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. every day of the week, the Calistoga Wine Stop is located at 1458 Lincoln Avenue (# 2) in Calistoga directly across from the town’s one supermarket. For more information or for directions, call them at (800) 648-4521 or (707) 942-5556 or go ahead and look on the internet at www.calistogawinestop.net.

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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. 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

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group so you can toss in any gear, extra 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. 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) or go to www.napavalleybiketours.com.

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Prager Port Works Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Columbus Day Weekend Open House-Tasting Planned Great-Grandpa Pete Prager is a striking tribute to the “power of Port” – he celebrated his 100th birthday this March. This epic year also marks the Port Works’ 30th anniversary. To toast their anniversary and to kick off the 2009 Port season with gusto, the Pragers will welcome visitors to a special fall tasting-celebration on Columbus Day weekend, October 10-11 at the Port Works in St. Helena, Napa Valley. The fall festivities will take place on the lawn and patio at Prager’s vineyard-wrapped winery. The Pragers will serve up sweet and savory nibbles for pairing with Prager Ports, an assortment of cheeses, chocolates, plus Ah, Nuts – the caramelized walnuts made by Mrs. Prager herself (so delicious that gourmet retailer Dean and DeLuca always keeps them in stock in their St. Helena store). The Columbus Day weekend tasting will also celebrate the debut of two new fall Port releases, their popular Noble Companion Tawny Port, and their traditionally styled Tomás Port. Tomás, a lighter red Port, is made from traditional Portuguese grape varietals Touriga, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao, which the Pragers grow in Napa Valley then field blend and vinify together in the traditional manner. Tomás tempts with flavors of plum, orange and anise, and is delicious paired with lighter meats like roast chicken and ham, and with dried fruit and nuts. (Peter Prager reveals that Tomás goes great with pizza, too!) Noble Companion is an aged tawny Port, sometimes referred to as a “cigar Port.” For Noble Companion, Prager blends seven vintages of primarily Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the oldest from 1991, along with a small amount of the traditional Portuguese varietals. This tawny Port offers seductive nut and caramel flavors laced with candied orange zest and vanilla. “It has a wonderful soft finish, too,” says Peter. “It’s made in the classic tawny style and is one of our most popular ports.” Try it with sea salt-dusted chocolate caramels. Pete’s son Jim and wife Imogene founded Prager Port Works on a historic property south of St. Helena, Napa Valley, in 1979. For 30 years, Port Works visitors have discovered the secret hideaway-tasting room and the warm and personal Prager welcome so cherished by

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their many fans. While Jim has handed over the refractometer to the “kids” – Peter, Jeff, Katie, John, and Mary, and brother-inlaw Richard Lenney – the fourth Prager generation isn’t content to wait in the wings. To wit, several of the family’s sweet wines and Ports are named for some of the 22 Prager grandchildren. Prager Port Works is located at 1281 Lewelling Lane in St. Helena, Napa Valley (online at www.pragerport.com), where the family also produces their Best of Class Royal Escort vintage-style port made from Petite Sirah grapes, and recent Best of Show winner Aria, made from Napa Valley Chardonnay. There is a $10 charge for the Columbus weekend tasting which includes an elegant embossed logo glass, and all tastings; Prager Port Club members always taste for free. Tasting hours both days are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would like to learn more about Prager Port Works, contact Richard Lenney at (707) 963-7678 or toll free: 1-800-9697678. Visit Prager Port Works online at www.PragerPort.com.

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Art and Napa Luxury Join to Celebrate Life Renowned artist and gallery pair with Napa’s newest luxury hotel on September 25 for a twist on a classic Napa evening Two of Downtown Napa’s luxury destinations – Quent Cordair Fine Art and AVIA, Napa’s newest hotel – offer a taste of the good life on September 25 when they present world-renowned wine artist Thomas Arvid. As their mantras of traveling and living well seamlessly collide, the group offers a rare chance to experience Napa in a new classic tradition. Meet Thomas Arvid at a wine reception on Friday, September 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Known around the world for his iconic portrayals of the wine experience, Arvid will be surrounded by his paintings in the AVIA hotel at 1450 First Street in Napa. Guests will enjoy the opportunity to meet Arvid and purchase his paintings while enjoying some wonderful Napa Valley wine. An additional VIP reception for his collectors and special guests will be held at Quent Cordair Fine Art, 1301 First Street, Napa from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Weekend packages are also available at the AVIA Napa.

Thomas Arvid At the intersection of fine art, fine food and fine living, Thomas Arvid has become synonymous with the wine lifestyle. Today, Arvid and his wife, Vanessa, head Thomas Arvid Fine Art, Inc. one of the most successful boutique art publishing companies in the country, and he has been recognized by USA Today, NY Times, LA Times, and Wine Spectator and featured on TV programs from San Francisco to Boston. With his iconic portrayals of the wine experience in over 50 exclusive galleries in North America and a five year wait for his original works, Arvid has revived the everyday appreciation of wine by capturing the beauty and essence of easy living. Check out www.thomasarvid.com.

painting, sculpture and drawing, QCFA has grown to serve an international clientele of private and corporate collectors. The gallery’s collection emphasizes themes which celebrate the moments of happiness, joy and success possible to Man on earth. Subject matter includes figurative, narrative, allegorical, still lifes, seascapes and landscapes. Award-winning painters and sculptors of international renown are represented, as well as emerging artists of unique vision and accomplishment. Commissions are available for portraiture, murals, garden and architectural projects. www.cordair.com

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‘Changing Earth: Photographer’s Call to Action’ Photo Exhibit

An inspiring photo exhibit of our dramatically changing planet titled “Changing Earth: Photographer’s Call to Action” is now open at Mumm Napa and runs through March 13, 2010. Produced in conjunction with The Ansel Adams Gallery and Blue Earth, a non-profit organization focused on raising environmental awareness, the exhibit features works from a variety of acclaimed photographers who document the tough reality of earth’s regression through their photographs. The photographers and their subjects included in “Changing Earth: Photographer’s Call to Action” at Mumm Napa include: Daniel Beltra (Amazon: Forest at Risk), Benjamin Drummond (Facing Climate Change: Global Change. Local People), Stephen Harrison (Visualizing Earth), Anne Marie Musselman (Finding Trust/The Sarvey Wildlife Project), Camille Seaman (Melting

Away – The Last Iceberg), Florian Schulz (Freedom To Roam: Wildlife Corridors), John Trotter (No Agua, No Vida: The Thirsty Colorado River Delta) and Rebecca Norris Webb (The Glass Between Us: Reflections on Urban Creatures). Ansel Adams’s photographs demonstrated that artistic interpretation can raise public awareness, change perceptions and alter understanding about our world. It is in that spirit that The Ansel Adams Gallery, Blue Earth and Mumm Napa have joined together to put on this exhibit. The mission of Blue Earth is to raise awareness about endangered cultures, threatened environments and social concerns through photography. Blue Earth works closely with their selected photographers to offer resources and support including non-profit, fiscal sponsorship for fundraising and grant-writing consultation. The exhibit is open to the public. There is

no charge to view the exhibit. Mumm Napa Winery is located at 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford. For additional information on visiting the winery and its exhibits, call (707) 967-7700 or access the Mumm Napa website at www.mummnapa.com. Mumm Napa is one of California’s top sparkling wine producers and one of the most popular destinations for wine country visitors. For more than 20 years, Mumm Napa sparkling wines have set the standard for California méthode traditionelle sparkling wine, emphasizing the exceptional qualities of Napa Valley fruit along with the unique casual elegance of the Napa Valley lifestyle. 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.

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COLE’S CHOP HOUSE by Michelle J. Baker Imagine a single restaurant that is not only wine country’s top-rated steak house, but has wine country’s top-rated bar, and a kitchen run by wine country’s top-rated chef. It’s a rare triple crown bestowed in the 2009 Best of Napa and Sonoma Valleys to Napa’s own Cole’s Chop House. Cole’s is the second restaurant for Greg Cole, a chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York who opened his first Napa restaurant, the new California cuisine-inspired Celadon, in 1996. Greg says that in those days he always wondered why there was no great steak house in the city of Napa or even in all of Napa Valley. Finally, after years of wondering, he decided, “if no one else is going to do it, I might as well.” And so, after some cross-country steak house research, Greg came up with the concept of Cole’s Chop House – a real steak house where you choose your cut of meat or fish and choose side dishes to construct your own meal. He wanted Cole’s to be a place where you could celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation or other special occasion. In fact, Greg aimed to make it a “dress up place,” although as is customary in wine country, “Napa casual” attire is just fine, too. Cole’s Chop House is in a historic building that was used as the exhibit hall during the Napa and Solano fairs in the late 1800s. Inside, it’s a spacious two-story restaurant, with exposed native stone walls and original wood floors. There’s ample seating, including a mezzanine overlooking the bustling main floor of the restaurant. A small bar with seating for ten is the perfect place to start your evening with a summer special: Strawberry Lemonade cocktail made with Silverado Trail strawberries.

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Chef de Cuisine Jesús Méndez runs the kitchen at Cole’s and also creates the restaurant’s daily and seasonal specials. Méndez, a native of Jalisco, Mexico who first worked with Greg Cole in 1985, has his own list of culinary accolades including cooking at the James Beard House by invitation along with Cole. While Cole’s is certainly about the chop and the steak (including a selection of beautiful cuts of pork, lamb and aged beef), there is plenty to choose from for those who prefer fish, including salmon on the regular menu and a daily seafood special. The a la carte sides include all you might expect from a steak house: creamed spinach, baked or mashed potatoes, and onion rings, as well as a surprise twist Greg borrowed from his Jesús Méndez favorite breakfast: hash browns. This summer, one of the featured sides is a Sautéed Sweet White Corn with a Blue Cheese and Herb Compound Butter. Yum! Cole’s also boasts a very long wine list with plenty of choices, and a clear leaning toward Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. In fact, the Cabernet Sauvignon section of the wine list has grown so long that the wine staff has separated it into the valley’s distinct sub-appellations, along with concise descriptions at the front of each sub-appellation section of the area’s Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics. For dessert at Cole’s, choose among all the classics: whiskey bread pudding, cheesecake, brownie sundae and crème brulee. There’s also the very popular Bananas Foster, a recipe Greg adapted from the signature dessert at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, brought flaming to the table. Cole’s Chop House, located at 1122 Main Street in Napa, is open for dinner from 5 till 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 5 till 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends, and can be made online or by calling (707) 224-6328.

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Dutcher Crossing Winery Plants Chateauneuf Du Pape-Style Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley Southern Rhônes Favored by Proprietor and Winemaker Dutcher Crossing Winery has just planted a Chateauneuf du Pape-style vineyard in the northern end of Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County. “My winemaker, Kerry Damskey, and I love Southern Rhône wines,” said proprietor Debra Mathy. “We decided to plant a vineyard block dedicated to the top five varieties of the Chateauneuf du Pape region of France.” A land of blends, most of the Southern Rhône wines are dominated by Grenache and Mourvedre. “Our five-acre planting includes a field blend of 50-percent Grenache, 25-percent Mourvedre, 10percent Syrah, another 10-percent Cinsault and 5-percent Counoise,” said Mathy. The vines are Tablas Creek clone selections from the Rhône region. Winemaker Kerry Damskey likens the Southern Rhône to Sonoma

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County. “The scenery in Chateauneuf du Pape is stunningly beautiful. It’s a lot like Sonoma County, with wide open landscapes and a warm climate,” he explained. Not shy when it comes to his preferences, Damskey believes that Chateauneuf du Pape is the greatest blended wine – a wine lovers’ wine. “Big, fleshy and opulent, with lush fruit, the wines are very Californialike and very food friendly,” he stated. “Debra and I want our terroir-driven Southern Rhône blend to taste unique – rich, full, lots of spice with subtle barrel influence,” continued Damskey. “We don’t want it to be dominated by Syrah. The large percentage of Grenache will give the blend fragrance and brightness. Mourvedre will impart earthy dark tannins; Syrah will provide color, spice and structure, and Cinsault will enhance the aroma. Counoise is known to add a peppery note and good acidity.” Many Rhône varieties have proven track records in Sonoma County and Dry Creek Valley. Syrah is the most prominent Rhône variety planted in California with almost 20,000 acres statewide, according to the California Grape Acreage Report. In 2008, Sonoma County had almost 1,900 acres of Syrah planted (with more than 300 in Dry Creek Valley), whereas only 80 acres of Grenache were planted and seven of Cinsault. “Rhône wines are still emerging in California,” said Damskey. “Our Southern-Rhône wine will be a forerunner in this category.” Situated on a beautiful site surrounded by estate vineyards (including the newly planted block), the charm and quaintness of Dutcher Crossing’s architectural style reflect the older barn looks reminiscent of the early 1900s farming community in the valley. A large open breezeway and tasting room welcome wine lovers to a panoramic view of the vineyards and hillside beauty of Dry Creek Valley. The trellised picnic area, set amidst natural gardens, offers an ideal place to relax and sip the winery selections. Dutcher Crossing specializes in limited production, vineyard-designate wines from select Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander Valley vineyards.

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Russian River Eastside Wineries Host ‘Fall Fest’ The grapes leaves are in full color in the wine country. Come join the wineries on the east side of the Russian River for the sixth annual fall event. The “Fall Fest” will be held on Saturday, October 24th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an event sponsored by Wineries on the Eastside of the Russian River. The wineries participating are Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, Christopher Creek Winery, Deux Amis Winery, Foppiano Vineyards, Merriam Vineyards, Mietz Cellars and Mutt Lynch. At this event participating wineries will be celebrating fall in the vineyards. Each winery will be serving food as well as pouring new releases or special wines. The wineries are located within blocks of each other on the east side of the Russian River, either on Limerick Lane or Old Redwood Highway – just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. There will be a $10 charge which includes a logo glass. No reservations are needed. This is a unique chance to spend a beautiful autumn day in one of the foremost growing areas of the Russian River and savor great food and wines. For more information about the event, call Christopher Creek Winery at (707) 431-8243 or visit the website at www.christophercreek.com. Mark your calendars for Older Vintage Week, Friday November 20 through Sunday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Christopher Creek Winery. Just in time for the holidays, enjoy tasting and purchasing some of the older vintage and large format bottles of Christopher Creek wine. Petite Sirah Port and Deux Barriques will also be available. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Christopher Creek Winery will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

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Artisano – Inaugural Celebraton of Locally Handcrafted, Small-Production Wine, Food & Art November 14 Event Held in Geyserville Will Benefit Slow Food Sonoma County, North’s School Garden Project Artisano, a celebration of small-production, locally handcrafted wine, food and art, will take place from noon to p.m. on November 14 on the lawn area of the Geyserville Inn with beautiful panoramic vineyard and mountain views. The event provides unique access to: • Sample and discover more than 20 local, small-production, upand-coming, ultra-premium wineries. Most of these wines are not widely available to the general public such as MacPhail, Garden Creek, Foursight, Montemaggiore, Verge, Duxoup and Kelley & Young. • Savor small plates from restaurants like Dry Creek Kitchen, Zazu, Diavola, Manzanita and Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar featuring locally raised meats provided by the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club. Enjoy chef demonstrations and book signings with Gerald Hirigoyen of Piperade, Jeff Mall of Zin and Josh Silvers of Syrah • Sample artisan cheeses from local artisan cheese producers like Cow Girl Creamery, Bellwether Farms and Redwood Hill Farm; and other gourmet artisan food producers like Sonoma Foie Gras, Black Pig Meat Company, Sonoma Chocolatiers, Sensuous Farms and Jimtown Store. • Browse and purchase paintings, ceramics, fused glass, sculptures and other original works of art from several of the region’s premier artists such as Clay Vajgrt, Linda Schroeter and Michael Coy. • Participate in a live and silent auction including rare, hard-to-find lots of artisan wines and incredible destination vacation trips.

• Dance to the fabulous live music of the Steve Pile Band. The event will benefit Slow Food Sonoma County, North by helping to fund the chapter’s School Garden Project. The goal is for each elementary school in Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, Windsor and Santa Rosa to create and maintain a school garden, with support and resources from Slow Food. More information about Slow Food Sonoma County, North and the School Garden Project may be found at www.slowfoodsonomacounty.org. Community partners to Artisano include Relish Culinary Adventures, Schott Zwiesel/Fortessa, Sonoma County Meat Buying Club, Dry Creek Rancheria and The Special Event. Admission to Artisano is $75 per person in advance and $90 per person the day of the event, if available. For more detailed information on the event and to purchase tickets, go to www.artisano.org or contact Mark Tharrington at (707) 894-8500 or by email at

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Sonoma County Museum Celebrates Oktoberfest With Micro-Brew Tasting Fundraiser The Sonoma County Museum announces its second annual beer tasting fundraiser event, Big Oktoberfest Bash. The event will offer a selection of six local micro-breweries and tasty treats from eight local food purveyors. The event takes place on Friday, October 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. and will be held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. The museum has partnered with Lagunitas Brewery to once again feature these great regional microbrewers based in humble Petaluma. The micro-brew or craft brew industry is just as much an integral part to Sonoma County as the wine industry, so it is was a fun and exciting idea to partner with Lagunitas for this event. The idea was to present a very grass-roots style fundraising event and to get back to the museum’s roots of beer tasting festivals of the past.

BEER & WINE The featured micro-breweries include Lagunitas from Petaluma, Third Street Aleworks from Santa Rosa, Russian River Brewery and Moonlight Brewing Company also from Santa Rosa, Marin Brewing Company from Larkspur and Moylan’s from Novato. There will also be Artiste Winery from Healdsburg and Kenwood Winery from Kenwood. Guests will receive a free monogrammed drink glass which will be offered at the door with purchased event tickets. Tastings will be served between 5 and 8 p.m.

TASTY BITES Delicious bites will be served in addition to sipping down beers and wine at this event. Enjoy food from Oliver’s Market, Kashaya’s Brick Oven Pizza, Sweet Spot, Hog Island Oysters, Redwood Hill Farms, Humble Pie, Ruthy’s Real Homemade Meals and Out to Lunch Catering.

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LIVE MUSIC Local bands, The Spindles and Crazy Famous will be performing on the main stage. Crazy Famous has a rock ’n’ roll/indie rock sound and The Spindles are more alternative/indie rock. DJ Paul Timberman, of WestPole, will be spinning dance, pop and rock tunes in between bands. Timberman is a regular dj on KRCB Radio and at First Fridays at Stir in Santa Rosa, as well as, various nightclubs in San Francisco.

RAFFLE The museum will be hosting the fundraiser at Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building this year to allow the crowd ample room in the beer tasting area for mingling and enjoying local live music. There will also be a raffle with multiple raffle prizes including a home-brew kit from The Beverage People, a tour and tasting package from Korbel, a tour and taste package from Lagunitas and a business web consulting package from aNetGain.com.

PAPARAZZI PHOTO SHOOT Professional photographer, John Sappington, will be taking guests photos as they enter the event. Sappington is a professor of both traditional and digital photography at the Santa Rosa Junior College and The San Francisco Art Institute. Sappington also provides IT support for several non-profits in Sonoma County including Sonoma County Museum and the Sonoma County Arts Council.

SPONSORSHIPS With a plan to host 500 guests, the museum is hoping to raise enough money to benefit some of the educational programs for 2010, which serve Sonoma County and the region’s school-age children. Sponsorships are still available starting at $100. For sponsorship information, email [email protected].

BOB is currently sponsored in-part by Lagunitas Brewing Company, Ad-Vantage Marketing, Dede Stanley Designs, The North Bay Bohemian, Zyrmoski-Konicek LLP and Liz & Mario Uribe. Become a sponsor today!

TICKETS Tickets are only $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members in advance. Group discounted ticket rate is $25 per ticket for 10 tickets purchased or more. Tickets will be $40 at the door. Tickets include unlimited tastings. To purchase tickets, or for more information, contact the Sonoma County Museum at (707) 579-1500 x13.

About the Sonoma County Museum Founded in 1985, the Sonoma County Museum serves the whole of Sonoma County, which is made up of nine incorporated cities and includes a population of nearly 500,000 people. As the leading and most comprehensive museum north of San Francisco up to Oregon, thousands of members and visitors attend the exhibitions, events and programs, which include lectures, panels, conferences and workshops. Through the preservation of collections and the presentation of exhibitions and programs, the museum attracts more than 20,000 people annually. As its flagship program, the Museum & Schools Program is ongoing throughout the school calendar year and provides students and teachers with free/subsidized bussing, guided tours of the museum, hands-on materials for additional learning, and free Educator Guides for teachers following CA State Content Standards. For more information, please visit the Museum’s website at www.sonomacountymuseum.org.

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ONGOING – Perfume Rose Harvest Tours and Special Events – at The Russian River Rose Company, Healdsburg, visit www.russian-river-rose.com or call 707-433-7455 SEPT 25, OCT 2 – Fête de la vendange chez Copain (Harvest Celebration Lunch Series) – Copain Wines, family style meal in the vineyards, $40/advance, 11am-2pm, www.copainwines.com, 707-836-8822 SEPTEMBER 26 – Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll and Picnic) – Copain Wines, country stroll, French picnic lunch and Rhone wines, $35, 10:30am-1:30pm, www.copainwines.com, 707-836-8822 SEPTEMBER 26 – 3rd Annual Healdsburg Arts Festival – Downtown Healdsburg's Plaza Park. 10am-5pm, free, www.plazaartscenter.org or call 707-431-1970 SEPTEMBER 27 – Perfume Launch Party & Open Garden – Russian River Rose Co., 10am-5pm Champagne Celebrations & Samplings at 10am & 2pm, free, www.russian-river-rose.com or call 707-433-7455 SEPTEMBER 27 – Only Women Can Touch the Grapes to Stomp Out Breast Cancer – Amphora Winery, $25 donation, noon-4pm, www.amhorawines.com or call 707-431-7767 SEPTEMBER 27 – When the Rivers Ran Red - Book Signing – Foppiano Vineyards, 1-4pm, free, books available for purchase. For more information please visit www.foppiano.com or call 707-433-7272 OCTOBER 2 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 galleries in Downtown Healdsburg, 4-7pm. To download the Guide/Map, go to the Art Walk 2009 WebPage: www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp OCTOBER 3 – Celebrate the Vintage! – Lambert Bridge Winery, celebrate with food, wine and song, reserve early as this event is already booking up! 3-7pm, www.lambertbridge.com or call 707-431-4670

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Charles Schwab Cup Championship Serves Up 4th Annual Wine & Food Pairing Festival When the Champions Tour’s top players return to California’s wine country this fall, they won’t be the only professionals showcasing their talents at Sonoma Golf Club. For the fourth straight year, tournament organizers will blend the exquisite taste and charm of wine country with the tremendous talent and entertainment of some of golf’s most accomplished players by hosting the Wine & Food Pairing Festival held in conjunction with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the Champions Tour’s final event of the season featuring the top-30 players of the season competing for the prestigious Charles Schwab Cup. Dozens of the region’s finest vintners and renowned chefs will be on hand to offer tastings of their premier varietals and delectable treats to festival attendees Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Staged on the clubhouse lawn with views of the 18th hole and neighboring vineyards, patrons will receive admission to both the festival and tournament with the purchase of a ticket package. The Wine & Food Pairing Festival continues to flourish each year,

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drawing a diverse range of participants from boutique wineries to large vineyards to top-rated local restaurants. Many Wine Country favorites will be on site this year including Tra Vigne, John Ash & Co., Santé at the Fairmont, El Dorado Kitchen, The Red Grape, Ristorante Allegria, Cuvée, Stark’s Steakhouse, Costeaux French Bakery, ZuZu, Mondo, Roessler Cellars, Nicholson Ranch, Chalk Hill, Buoncristiani, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, Gundlach Bundschu, Valley of the Moon, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Charles Creek Vineyard, Tin Barn Vineyards, Deerfield Ranch Winery, BR Cohn Winery, Greg Norman Estates, Frank Family Vineyards, Black Coyote Chateau, Paradise Ridge, J. Moss Wines, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Sharp Cellars, Robledo Family Winery, Sojourn Cellars, Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Schug among others. This year’s event will also feature a cigar lounge hosted by Davidoff Cigars. “Whether you’re a wine neophyte or a true connoisseur, this event offers something for everyone,” said Leon Gilmore, Executive Director, Charles Schwab Cup Championship. “It’s a great opportu-

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nity to experience the beauty and flavors of Wine Country in the fall while watching the Champions Tour’s top players of the season compete for their share of $4.6 million in prizes and the coveted Charles Schwab Cup.” The Champions Tour’s Road to the Charles Schwab Cup is a yearlong points race that has been staged at the exclusive Sonoma Golf Club for the past six years. During that time, because of the support of Charles Schwab & Co, PricewaterhouseCoopers, additional corporate sponsors and thousands of fans, the tournament has returned over $2 million to Sonoma County non-profit organizations and has had a significant positive impact on the county’s economy. Ticket packages are as follows: Daily Clubhouse Wine & Food Pairing Festival – $55 in advance, $60 at gate. Clubhouse Wine & Food Pairing Festival Weekender, Friday-Sunday, $160 in advance, $175 at gate. All tickets include access to the tournament, clubhouse and food and wine festival. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800868-7563 or online at www.charlesschwabcupchampionship.com.

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Tasting Room of the Week:

THE CAVE

by Nan Reiley Let’s be clear on the meaning of the word “unique.” It means one of a kind, no other like it. Period. Not just unusual or different from most others like it. If you define the word in this sense, it is not very often that you get to use it, so it is a real pleasure to be able to say that the recently opened The Cave in Sonoma is unique. What is The Cave? The Cave is a wine tasting room, a wine bar and a restaurant located at 524 Broadway in the town of Sonoma just off the historic plaza. It is a very small, but cozy, 300-square-foot, streetlevel space housed in a historic building, once the home of The Southern Pacific Stage Coach Company. The driving force behind the concept is Thomas McGlone, Wine Director, Executive Chef, delightfully well-informed, genial host and practically speaking, oneman-show at The Cave. What’s the big deal? Thomas has 2,000 bottles of wine in stock,

with 742 different selections. You can buy a glass of wine, you can taste a flight of five (or more, usually more) different wines selected by Thomas for $5 (unheard of!), and you can order food à la carte from a delicious menu that includes Tequila Prawns, The Cave Cheese Tray, soups and salads and cherry-chocolate topped New York Cheese cake, as just one of Thomas’ selection of fabulous desserts. The Cave serves you each glass of wine in its own Riedel glass, also unheard of elsewhere, so you can revisit each wine without having to drink it all at once and then re-use the same glass. Now imagine that you’ve had a lovely day touring wine country in Sonoma Valley and that you are strolling the quiet streets of Sonoma on a warm evening. The town tends to close up early, but welcome to The Cave, which often serves wine and food until two o’clock in the morning as long as customers are there. Try pairing some of Thomas’ yummy desserts with his wine recommendations. What a way to end the day! Thomas believes fervently that wine should be fun, that every guest should be treated well and that an enthusiastic celebration of food and wine in a non-pretentious environment is the essence of your wine country experience. His lifetime in the wine and food business ensures you of expert knowledge, but his commitment to guest satisfaction and his own enduring enthusiasm for his profession elevates The Cave to a truly unique and memorable pleasure. You can buy bottles of the wine you’ve tasted, and Thomas will ship them home for you (where legal), so you can re-live the pleasures of The Cave. The Cave is located at 524 Broadway in Sonoma. Call (707) 9387448 to schedule a tasting or to check on Thomas’ hours of operation. There is ample parking and it’s an easy stroll from the plaza and shops in town.

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Steele Wines Harvest Festival, Vineyard Run, October 10-11 The 13th annual Steele Wines Harvest Festival – held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 – will be featuring wine, food, art, entertainment and more. Famous for its grape-stomping competition for kids and adults, the two-day festival will offer a chicken barbecue served by the local 4-H Club, as well as several vendor booths with plentiful food, fine art, arts and crafts, and other unique souvenirs and gifts. Live music during the festival will be provided by Cal Alumni Big Band, Bill Noteman & the Rockets and more.

Tasting of the Steele wine collection from Lake County vineyards also will be available throughout the weekend, and tasters will go home with a Steele Wines logo glass. Children are welcomed to attend the event and hang out in the kids’ corner, featuring face painting, storytelling, kids’ crafts and more. Sponsored by Steele Wines and held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival, the 20th-annual Vineyard Run for Literacy will take place Sunday, October 11. A benefit for the Lake County Literacy Coalition, the 5K/10K run and 5K walk begin at Steele

Wines, taking participants through autumncolored vineyards and orchards. Registration is at 8 a.m. Sunday, and the race follows at 9 a.m. The entry donation is $15 per person and $25 per family. Steele Wines is located at 4350 Thomas Drive at Highway 29 in Kelseyville. The tasting room is open Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about Steele Wines or the festival, call (707) 279-9475 or visit www.steelewines.com. For more information on the Vineyard Run for Literacy, call (707) 263-7633.

New Redwood Highway Map is Showcase for Northern California Official Map Spotlights Destinations, Activities and Hidden Gems in Six Counties – Free map commemorates 100-year anniversary of Redwood Highway Sonoma, Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, Marin and Mendocino counties have banded together to release a new pictorial map spotlighting must-see highlights along California’s official Redwood Highway. The six counties recently united under the North Coast Tourism Council, with the common goal to share all the wonders of California that start less than an hour north of San Francisco. This new large-scale map shares roads and routes, along with highlights, visitor centers and resources essential to learning and experiencing the gorgeous Redwood Highway. “We needed a unified map that shared the story of this geographically large area,” said Scott Schneider, Chairman of the newly formed North Coast Tourism Council. “Each county has so much to offer, so combined, the project was big. But thanks to the hard work of leaders from each area, we came together to spotlight some of the better known and more unique attractions.” 2009 marks the official 100-year anniversary for the Redwood Highway, named after giant trees that still stand, and the millions of Redwoods that once covered the entire coast. The Redwood Highway, also known California, U.S. Route 101, is one of the last remaining and longest U.S. Routes still active in the state, and the longest highway of any kind in California. US 101 was also one of the original U.S. Routes. According to Schneider, the map will be featured at visitor centers, at events and shows and shared with hundreds

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of thousands of travelers who want to know more about the great opportunities that await them just north of the Bay Area. The cover of the map features the famed drive-through redwood tree, a living tree so large you can actually drive through it. There are actually three drive-through trees in Northern California … just where are they? Visit www.northcoastca.com to learn more. For a copy of the new map, visit www.northcoastca.com.

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Comedy Uncorked™ at Retzlaff Vineyards Three Performances on September 25

What is Comedy Uncorked?

The perfect way to start the weekend: wine, comedy and a warm summer evening on the lawn at Retzlaff Estate Winery! The September 25th show is hosted by KKIQ radio’s Faith Alpher, and features performances from three of the Bay Area’s funniest comedians: Michael Slack, Ronn Vigh and Sam Arno. You can even arrive early and enjoy a picnic and wine with your family and friends. Admission is only $20 in advance, and proceeds benefit Open Heart Kitchen. Doors open at 6 p.m., showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.comedyuncorked for tickets and show information.

Comedy Uncorked is a concept that came together when two friends were commiserating about the current economy, and the impact that it is having on so many in the Bay Area. In the end, Comedy Uncorked was created, and helps in three ways by showcasing locally owned and operated wineries, providing a new venue for comedians to reach audiences, and benefiting Open Heart Kitchen in their efforts to feed the hungry of the Tri-Valley.

Who are the Comedians? Performers in the shows are all local comedians who are regulars in Bay Area comedy clubs. The line up for the shows are different, ensuring variety for return visitors.

Who are the Organizers? The show is produced by Winegirls® a website established a decade ago to “make wine fun” – foster the joy of wine with food and friends, and bring basic wine-know to the everyday person. Along the way, Winegirls has grown to include a loose association of wine fans far and wide, some of whom you may see at local wine festivals. Everyday there are more and more groups, websites and wineries share their sensibility.

How can I get more information? Contact Michelle Hemenway (Founder of Winegirls) at (925) 8192326, or Connie Vandevanter of Retzlaff Vineyards, (925) 699-2049.

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Taste of Lodi – Incredible Opportunity to Taste Lodi Wines Lodi is one of California’s most-recognized regions for highquality grape and wine production. With more than 70 wineries producing premium wine varietals the region has become a major destination for wine lovers. Once a year visitors can get a special look and taste of the Lodi region. On Sunday, September 27th, more than 40 award-winning Lodi wineries and the area’s finest restaurants and caterers will come together for the eighth annual Taste of Lodi presented by the Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitor’s Bureau. The beautiful grounds of the historic Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa will host the annual event. At the Taste of Lodi, guests will sample wine and food offerings of this Northern California fine wine region. While enjoying the epicurean delights, visitors will stroll through the beautiful grounds of the historic and recently expanded Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa. Laura McIntosh, of the syndicated show “Bringing it Home with Laura McIntosh,” will host three celebrity chef demonstrations. Complimentary wine tasting seminars, held in the Cellar Room, will highlight some of the award-winning wines from the Lodi region sponsored by General Mills & MPI Label Systems. Joe Leningan’s “Little” Big Band will keep the music playing all afternoon with a repertoire ranging from big band and swing to Latin, Oldies, Rock ’n’ Roll and today’s pop hits. A popular attraction returning this year will be the Port, Cigar and Chocolate pavilion, where visitors can purchase and enjoy

chocolate treats from a local chocolate company, and cigars from Stogies of Lodi. Port tasting will be available from a variety of Lodi wineries. “We’re thrilled to host this event and to give our guests the chance to experience great food and wine on our grounds,” said Russ Munson, managing partner for Wine & Roses. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th at Wine & Roses, located at 2505 West Turner Road in Lodi. Tickets are $40 advance and $50 on day of the event. Group rates are available. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-798-1810 or visiting www.TasteOfLodi.com. Sacramento magazine is the event sponsor. The Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau and Wine & Roses are organizers of the event. Lodi boasts 750 winegrape growers, 75,000 acres of vineyards and more than 70 wineries. The region’s annual yield of approximately 600,000 tons of grapes comprises 18 percent of California’s total wine grape production – more than Napa and Sonoma Counties combined. Lodi leads all other California wine districts in the production of the top five premium wine varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Plus, more than 60 leading California wineries buy grapes from the region including E&J Gallo, Glen Ellen, Fetzer, Delicato, Napa Ridge, Ravenswood, Kenwood Vineyards and Beringer.

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Wines From Santa Cruz Mountains Winery Receive Honors Winemakers and proprietors Thérèse and Dan Martin of Martin Ranch Winery at the southern tip of the Santa Cruz Mountains have a lot to be proud of this year, now that the husband and wife team have garnered more than 60 medals in major wine competitions just since January.

Off To An Early Start

Martin Ranch Winery Invites you to BOTTLE YOUR OWN Great Cab Blend! Saturday & Sunday, September 26th & 27th Now’s your chance to make the hard times a lot easier and bottle your own tasty red wine at Martin Ranch Winery (just west of Gilroy) from 9am to 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th. The Bottle Your Own event will feature a delicious Martin Ranch Cabernet Blend at very affordable prices starting at only $100 per case! Connect with friends and neighbors and meet other wine lovers while working “hands-on” at the bottling line! Advance sign-up is required with non-refundable payment. Reservations will be made in half-hour increments.. For more information and to reserve your wine and time slot, send an email to: [email protected] or call 408-842-9197. It’s fun, educational and sure to sell out — so make your reservation early! All ages are welcomed. Price: 1 case $100; 2 cases $189; 3 cases $269 (12 cases get the 13th free! $1076) If you can’t make it to the winery, we can bottle & pack it for you! (additional charge of $10 per case or 3 for $25) We’ll provide the bottle, cork, capsule and label. Contact the winery at: [email protected], [email protected] or 408 842-9197.

No sooner did the new year begin when the results from the San Francisco Chronicle Commercial Wine Competition came in, where Thérèse Martin snared her first two gold medals for her 2009 Thérèse Vineyards 2005 Syrah ($27) and 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($45), while Dan Martin’s J.D. Hurley brand mined two silver medals, one for his 2006 Zinfandel ($23) and the other for his 2005 Merlot ($20).

tional Wine Competition, with the Thérèse Vineyards 2005 Estate Cab and the J.D. Hurley 2005 Cab each winning silvers.

More and More Medals Roll In

Award Season Finale Showcases Two Golds and Eight Silvers

After the debut awards in San Francisco, the Martins continued to pick up more medals in renowned wine competitions in the months that followed, including: Monterey Wine Competition, Grand Harvest Awards, San Diego International Wine Competition, National Women’s Wine Competition, Los Angeles International Wine Competition, West Coast Wine Competition, Best of The Bay Wine Competition and the Orange County Fair Wine Competition. The J.D. Hurley 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains collected an incredible total of ten silver medals in these competitions, while the Thérèse Vineyards 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon received four silver medals – and combined with all medals awarded in these competitions by June 2009, Martin Ranch had already tallied-up 41 awards for the year.

With the season of wine competitions drawing to a close, Martin Ranch enjoyed a golden grand finale at the Santa Cruz Mountains Commercial Wine Competition that was held in early August, with the Thérèse Vineyards 2005 Dos Rios Cab capturing Gold/Best Cabernet Sauvignon and the J.D. Hurley 2006 Merlot matching that gilded performance with Gold/Best Merlot. Nearly 50 wine professionals selected these two wines from a total of close to 150 wines submitted to the competition. Other Martin Ranch wines that showed their sterling streak of Silver medals in the competition included varieties of various vintages such as: Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. “We’re absolutely thrilled with the acknowledgement of our efforts in this year’s competition results,” said Thérèse Martin. “Year-by-year, since we began commercially making wine, we’re received more and more medals, but this year beats them all,” she exclaimed, “We’re overwhelmed with pride.” Dan Martin joined in by adding “these awards are really a reflection the energy, passion and dedication to winemaking excellence that we’ve been committed to since our early days as winemakers. It has taken some time to get to this point, and even with as much work as it has been, the best part is seeing how much everyone seems to enjoy our wines. That’s our true reward.”

Mid-Year Kicks-In Tsunami of Gold When the California State Fair Wine Competition released its results mid-year, Martin Ranch not only won highest-honor gold medals for the 2006 J.D. Hurley Merlot ($20) and the Thérèse Vineyard 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, but also a Best of Class (tie) for Greater Bay Appellations for each of the wines. Silver also flowed for Martin Ranch in Sacramento for the Thérèse Vineyards 2006 Syrah ($27) and 2005 Dos Rios Cabernet Sauvignon ($30) and the J.D. Hurley 2005 Cab. Then even more gold sparkled when the Thérèse Vineyards 2005 Dos Rios Cab received a double gold medal at the San Francisco Interna-

About Martin Ranch Winery – Tradition • Passion • Excellence Martin Ranch Winery is nestled on 17 acres of rugged soil at the southern tip of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine appellation, 10 miles west of Gilroy. Owners and winemakers, Thérèse and Dan Martin, recognized the promise the property offered when they planted their first vines, and have since nurtured outstanding fruit to produce wines with bold character and overwhelmingly popular and critical appeal. Roots of tradition, a passion for living and the desire for excellence are captured in every wine they make. Martin Ranch wines are available at fine restaurants and wine merchants throughout California, and at the winery. The winery is located at 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy and is open to the public for tasting the third weekend of each month. For more information, friendly and secure online sales, and directions to the winery, call (408) 842-9197, or go to www.martinranchwinery.com.

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The Highly Anticipated Big Sur Food and Wine Festival Tickets are Now on Sale and Selling Fast! As California’s wine industry takes part in harvest (and all indications are for a pretty good year), the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival is getting a lot of attention for the creative way they’re handling their event. With no advertising, it’s all been word of mouth propelling this two-day celebration of friends and neighbors coming together to raise funds for the community as a whole. From restaurant staff talking the weekend up, and a few flyers posted around Carmel, Monterey and of course, Big Sur, within two weeks of opening the tickets sales, two of the weekend’s events have already sold out. “It sort of feels like the Stones, selling out within moments,” says Toby Rowland-Jones, president of the festival, “Within just a couple of days of the Nepenthe dinner featuring Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni of ROAR, going online, it had sold out. And our rather unique Hiking With Stemware is also sold out. It’s not as if we crashed PayPal, but we’re delighted with this kind of response on our first year.” This inaugural festival to celebrate the culinary aspects of Big Sur takes place November 6th and 7th at most resorts and restaurants, as well as some private homes, in the heart of Big Sur. From panel tastings to a Grand Public Tasting, Big Sur will be alive with wine and food energy. Winemaker dinners will feature many local wines from the Central Coast such as the vaunted Pisoni, Tantara, Ridge, Calera, Miura, Graff, Au Bon Climat and many others. The centerpiece of the weekend will be Dinner With Friends – A Benefit For Big Sur at the Ventana Inn and Spa, and will feature Big Sur chefs and guest chefs such as Cal Stamenov, Bernardus, of Carmel Valley, and Mark Ayers of the Highlands Inn. Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards will be pouring at this gala event, with Chappellet, Talbott, Bernardus and others. The concept of friendship is a powerful thread running through the entire festival, and every single winemaker or chef is indeed a friend of someone on the committee. “So many large-scale events of this nature bring in people they barely know, based upon name recognition or fame. Our goal is to promote and play with those who know us and whom we have worked with in the past, It also helps that they are outstanding talents in their field!” Says Rowland-Jones, who has helped organize a number of major food and wine events, such as the Masters of Food and Wine, the Central Coast Wine Classic and the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta over a period of twenty years. In the spirit of friendship, Justin Winery has made a fabulous dona-

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tion (over and above the wines they are presenting that weekend) of The Apprentice – Paso Robles for the auction. This will pit two couples against each other to make great wine that will be judged by the Justin staff. The losing couple is Fired!, but they at least get to walk away with a magnum of the Justin Isosceles, and the winners get a case of their blend they have created, all this after spending a night at the famed Just Inn, replete with dinner, breakfast, tastings and a blending seminar. This is just one of the amazing auction items that have been offered to the event. Is a wine festival in this economic downturn a feasible underSee Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, page 73

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Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries are Scoring Big in Competition The summer months have been good to the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association. From June through August several awards have been received by member wineries. Storrs Winery was awarded the Best Red Wine of the Show at the San Francisco International Wine competition, held June 18, 19, & 20th. Their 2007 Central Coast Grenache was selected from over 4,200 wines submitted from 21 countries. Quite an honor! The California State Fair is the oldest commercial wine competition in the United States. This year Bargetto Winery’s 2006 Merlot Reserve won Best-Merlot-in-California, Best-ofClass in the Greater Bay Appellations, a Gold Medal and 95 points awards. The “Best of Class” award represents the fourth consecutive vintage of Bargetto Merlot Reserve to receive a gold

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medal award or higher. Testarossa Winery has been awarded high scores recently for their 2007 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay; 94 points by Wine Enthusiast and 93 points by Connoisseurs’ Guide. Their 2007 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir received 93 points by Wine Enthusiast and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Wine Spectator is also enthusiastic about Mount Eden Vineyard’s 2007 Edna Valley Wolff Vineyard Chardonnay. They gave the “ripe and floral, full-bodied” wine 91 points. Wine Enthusiast awarded the Cumbre of Vine Hill 2006 Hicks Family Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains, 94 points. In their description they comment that this wine “shows the dramatic way that this mountainous region south of San Francisco can ripen Pinot Noir to such perfection.”

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Charming Boutique Inns in Carmel Denny LeVett has cornered the market on boutique hotels and inns in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The bed and breakfast boutique hotels and inns have delighted travelers since 1935. Two of LeVett Properties include Vagabond’s House Inn and Lamp Lighter Inn. Both of these enchanting and memorable inns offers a unique ambience in its own distinctive, intimate settings, making them the perfect location for a romantic getaway, business travel, and/or families with children. Some locations offer an evening wine and cheese reception. All LeVett Properties serve a light breakfast daily. Denny has entrusted his family-owned inns in the very capable hands of General Manager Bobby Richards for almost a decade. The innkeepers and many of the staff have been with the LeVett family since inception. You can see and genuinely sense the family camaraderie among the staff and return guests. The fairy tale ambience od Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites showcases a gazebo in its secluded blooming garden. Located on the southeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Camino Real, the inn and suites are just one block from the white sands of Carmel beach. The historic inn and suites provides old-

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world surroundings, modern amenities, private bath and entrance. Most rooms have a wood, electric or gas fireplace and some provide a peek at the ocean. Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites, Storybook Country Lodging is located at the south east corner of Ocean Avenue and Camino Real, Carmel. Call (831) 624-6046 or go to www.carmellamplight.com for reservations or more information. The Vagabond’s House Inn is reminiscent of an English Tudor country home and enhanced by a captivating brick courtyard with brilliantly colored flowers, a graceful waterfall and an arborcovered bridge. LeVett calls this his “Tiffany Diamond of Country Inns.” The Vagabond’s House Inn is the home to many repeat guests and houses LeVett’s private collections of the Little Big Book, lead British soldiers and guns. The inn is elegant with very cozy and comfortably appointed rooms, which include their own kitchens and fireplaces. Many of the rooms provide peeks of the Ocean, as well. Vagabond’s House Inn, English Tudor with enchanting gardens, is on 4th and Delores, Carmel. For reservations or more information, call (831) 624-7738 or go to www.vagabondshouseinn.com.

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Big Sur Food and Wine Festival taking? “Absolutely, it is,” says Rowland-Jones. “Several people advised strongly against it, but I am a Leo – determined and even stubborn, and I also had a number of people excited about the concept. Plus, I really wanted to do something for our neighbors and friends here in Big Sur. We’ve had a hard year and a half here on the Coast - the massive fire last year slowed us down, and then various road closures, the slumping economy and other elements made me realize that we need to draw a bit more attention to this area and also infuse some money into our nonprofits, as well as the businesses. Plus I hope to spur recognition of local agricultural/viticultural elements.” “Wherever feasibly possible, we aim to have wines and our food products from as close to Big Sur as possible. We are blessed to have incredible wineries and vineyards, as well as historically rich farming practices throughout this Central Coast. We also have some of the state’s finest chefs right here in Big Sur and in Carmel. When people think of Big Sur, they think of majestic cliffs and the powerful serenity of the area. It’s rarely considered as a culinary destination. We aim the change this perception, as we have truly remarkable food here in Big Sur.” Local wineries and producers are thrilled to participate in the event, Rowland-Jones says. “In talking to the local winemakers about this, they are extremely happy to support our community and be here.

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They’ll be happy to be done with their harvest and crush, and be ready to play!” The event is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Monterey, J & L Wines, Ventana Inn and Spa, Monterey County Magazine and Joie de Vivre Hotels The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival aims to promote Big Sur as a culinary destination, and raise funds for the Big Sur community as a whole. The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival will take place at various resorts and restaurants throughout Big Sur, located 25 miles south of Carmel, on Friday and Saturday, November 6th and 7th, 2009. For more information, visit www.bigsurfoodandwine.org or call (831) 667-0800 or email [email protected].

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Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976

A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666

Open daily 10-5

ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia. Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros.

Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm 707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free)

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

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

Open by appointment only

Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353

Open by appointment only

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

Daily 10-5 by appointment

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

Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays

Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294

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

Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581

Thu-Mon 10-5

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

« CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Closed Tu

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

Open by appointment only

« CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556

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

Open daily 10-5

« ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing

Open daily 10-5

Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731

Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 10:30-5

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 daily 11-5

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

Open daily, 10:30-4:30

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431

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 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 Open daily 10-5:30

Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment only

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

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment only

« CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229

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

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

Open daily by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233

Open daily 9:30-4 Open daily 10-5 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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5 by appointment

Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Building C, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10:30-4

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5:30

Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open by appointment only

Open daily 9:30-6

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

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

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

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

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

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

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

Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412

Daily 10-6

Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643

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

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

Open by appointment only

Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open Mon-Fri by appointment

Open daily 10-6 Open daily by appointment

Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335

Daily 10-5

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

Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only 10-5

Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189

Open by appointment only

« DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more

Open daily 10-6

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-6

Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900

« 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 by appointment only Open by appointment only 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open Wed-Sun 11-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144

Open daily 10-5:30

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

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 « FLORA SPRINGS WINERY – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600

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

« 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 Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 « FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 « FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours

Open daily 10-4 Open by appointment only

Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675

Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4

J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa

Limited tours and tastings by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-6

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open daily 10-5 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

Open daily 10-6

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS LUNA VINEYARDS The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.

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

« 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 Open Thu-Sun 10-5

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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 daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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, Napa; 707 255-7150

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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.

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open by appointment

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

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

Open by appointment only

Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, 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

« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

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

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

Open by appointment

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840

Open by appointment

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

Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment

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 Mon-Sat 10-5

Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477

Open by appointment Open Mon-Sun 11-6

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

Daily 10-5

Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4

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

Open daily by appointment 9-5

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

Open by appointment

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

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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 Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001

Open by appointment

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

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

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

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

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

Mon-Sat by appointment

Open daily 11-5

Call for information; 707 226-2348

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

Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299

Open daily 10-4

Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open Tues-Sat 10-5

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

Open by appointment

Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open Mon-Fri by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

Open 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956

Open by appointment Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

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

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

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

Open by appointment

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

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

Open by appointment

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open Wed-Sat 11-7 Open Mon-Fri 9-5

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

Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4

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

Open daily 11-5 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

Open by appointment

Open daily 11-6 Open daily 11-5 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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

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Open daily 10-4:30

Daily 10-5

Open by appointment

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

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

Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 9-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open Mon-Sat 9-4

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 11-7

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 11-6

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

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

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

Open by appointment

Open by appointment only Open daily11-5

« 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 « WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332

Open daily 10-6

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment only

Adrian Fog – Healdsburg

Open by appointment, 707 688-1174

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

Open daily 10-5

Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8

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

Tours & tasting by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011

Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4

Chateau St. Jean – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134

Open daily 10-

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

Open daily 11-6

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Thur-Mon 11-4:30

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

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

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

Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826

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

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings

Open daily 10-6

Open daily 11-5

Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100

Open daily 11-5

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

Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-5:30

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

Open by appointment only

Sat-Sun 11-5

Open daily 10-4:30

Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822

Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

Open daily 11-5

Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-010010:30-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4

David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715

Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091

« BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420

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

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

Fri-Mon 11-4

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

« BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337

Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt.

David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555

Open daily 10-5

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

Mon-Fri 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Come join Thomas at The Cave, just off the Sonoma Plaza. 700+ wines, 25+ by the glass, 100+ 1/2 bottles Wines from all regions of California plus Oregon, Washington and 9 countries! Daily varied tastings and an incredible small plate menu is available.

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

Open daily ’til late 524 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-7448 Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466

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

Open daily 10-6

Daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily Open daily 10:30-4:30

Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 THE CAVE WINE BAR & ARTISAN TASTING ROOM

Open daily 10-5

Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only

Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.

Open daily 10:30-5

Open daily 10-4

Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter) Open daily 11am-6pm Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11am-6pm Open daily 11-4:30

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626

Open daily 12-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11:30-9 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

« 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

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

Open daily 10-5

Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507

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

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

Tue-Sat 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

« JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575

Open daily 11-5

Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010

Fri-Mon 11-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

« 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

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!

Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-6

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

Sat Sun 11-4

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

Open daily 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

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

Open daily 10-5

« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Gift items, Vineyard Tours

« GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Open daily 10-5

« 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

Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707- 225-6801

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily by appointment

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10:30-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Sat-Sun 11-5

Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860

Open by appointment only

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

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

Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299 Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353

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Open daily 11am-6pm Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-6 Thu-Tue 11-6 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999

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

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5

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

Thu-Mon 11-5

Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)

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Open daily 11-5

Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374

Open daily 10-5, call for reservations

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

Open by appointment only

MacLeod – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480

Open daily 10:30-5

Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4

Open by appointment only

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

Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 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 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10:30-6:30

Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466

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

« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148

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

Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5 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

Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870

Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30

Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499

Open daily 11-4:30

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 Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721

Open daily 11-4

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

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 – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134

Limited tours, call ahead

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 Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3

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

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 Open by appointment only

SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 « PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

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

Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment only

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Thur-Mo 11-5

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« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166

« 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, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Daily 10-5 Open daily 10–5

Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703

Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30

By appointment daily 10-3

Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026

Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt Open daily 10-5 Open daily

Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5

Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt

« SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200

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

Open daily 11-7

Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882

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

Open daily 11-5

Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500

Open by appointment only

Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100

Open by appointment only

Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291

Open daily 11-5:30

Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556

Sat 12-5

Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753

Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511

Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt.

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

Open daily 11-4:30

SOUTH BAY Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071

Sat 12-4 or by appointment

Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, 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 Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065

Open daily 11-6

Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14

Open daily 12-5

Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE

Open daily 11-5

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

Spann –Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555

Open daily 10:30-5

Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg

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

Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944

Open daily 10:30-5

Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745

Open by appointment only

« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10:30-5

Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment

Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120

Open daily 12-close Open by appointment only

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

Open Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open daily 9-6

Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049

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

Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200

Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438

Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.

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

Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12

Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101

Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6

Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667

Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends Open daily 11-4 Sat-Sun 11-4 Open daily 10:30-5:30

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

Open daily 11-7

« TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104

Open daily 10-5

Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100

Thur-Sun 10-5

Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700

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Daily 11-5 Mon-Sat 9-4 Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-5

Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5

Open by appointment only

Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE

Open daily 11-5

Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235

Open by appointment only

« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534

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

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

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment

Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335

Open daily 12-5

Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443

By appointment only

Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611

Fri-Sun 12-5 Some Sat, call for appointment

« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986 Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305

Tue-Sun 12-6

Open by appointment only Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145

Open daily 10-5

Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638

Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441

Open daily 12-5

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

Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 9-5

« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294

Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463

Open daily 10-5 Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551

Open by appointment only

La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463

Open daily 10-5

Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023

Open daily 11-5

Open by appointment only Thu-Mon 12-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

Tue-Sun 12-5

Trout Gulch – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436

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

Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436

Special events & by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Special events & by appointment

CARMEL VALLEY « LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 « MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197

Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt 12-4 third weekend of each month

Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777

Open by appointment only

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

Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment

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

Tue-Sun 10-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821

Open by appointment only

Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533

Open daily 11-5

Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215

Open daily 11-5

Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5 Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244

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

Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5

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

Thur-Mon 11- 6

Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800

Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6

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

Special events & by appointment

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

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

Special events & by appointment

Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6

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

Special events & by appointment

Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101

Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991

Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312

Fri-Sun 11-5

Open by appointment only

Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050

Wed-Sun 11-5

Fri-Sun 12-5

Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310

Open daily 11-5

Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601

Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment

Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment « POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478

Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt

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

Open daily 10-5

Regale – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233

Sat-Sun 11-6 or by appointment Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4

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

Open daily 11-6

MONTEREY WINERIES A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053

Open daily 11-6

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

Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5

Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149

Mon-Fri by appointment only

Open daily 11-5

Wed-Sun 12-5:30 Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily , call for hours

SALINAS VALLEY Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4

Open daily 11-5

Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341

Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4

Sat12-4 by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt Thu-Sun 12-5 Open daily 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

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

Sat-Sun 11-4

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

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

Open daily 12-5

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

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

Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552

Open daily 11-5

Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment

Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823

Silver Mountain – 408 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 408 353-2275

Mon-Sat 11-5

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

Open daily 11-7

« 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

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

Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646

Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-455-9990

Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242

Silver Mountain – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2278 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30

Open by appointment only

River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 12-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only

Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911

Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5

Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300

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

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

« VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212

Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5 Thu-Mon 11-4:30

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES

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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

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily10-5

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

Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Win Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun by appt: Sum 10-5

Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209

Open daily 11-5

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

Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303

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 10-5

Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993

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

Call ahead

Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129

Open by appointment only

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

Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889

Fri-Mon 10-4:30

Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106

Open daily 11-5

Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288

Open daily 11-5

Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483

Sum Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30; Win closed Mon-Tue

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

Open daily 11-5 Fri-Mon 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Wed-Mon 10-6

Steele Wines – Hwy 29 at Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475

Mon-Sat 12-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-6

Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment

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

Open by appointment only

Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202

Open daily 11-4

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177

Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069

Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.

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

Open daily 10-5

Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936

Open daily 10-5

Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463

Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Open daily 11-5 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment

Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 « ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Win 11-5, Sum 11-6 Open Daily 10-5

YOLO COUNTY Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201

Mon-Sat 12-4

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

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

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

Open 12-5 by appointment

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

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

Thu-Mon 11-5

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

Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

Open by appointment only

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

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

Fri-Sun 12-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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Sat-Sun 12-4 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4 Fri-Sun 12-4:30

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Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)

Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505

Open daily 11-4:30

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

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

Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

« GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595

Fri-Sun 12-5

Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 12-5

cellardoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394

Fri 1-11, Sat 1-9, Sun 12-5

Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320

Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6

Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850

Fri-Sun 11-5

Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014

Open daily 10-5:30

d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946

Fri-Sun 12-5

Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School Street, Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 11-6, Thu-Sat 11-9, Sun 10-3

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

Thu-Sun 12-5

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

Thu-Sun 12-6

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

Open daily 12-4

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

Weekends 12-4:30

Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton

Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE

Tue-Sun 11-5

McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214

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

Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500

Open daily 9-5:30

Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697

Open daily 11-5

Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209365-7575

Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

Grand Amis – 115 North School Street Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184

Fri-Sun 1-5 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5

Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900

Thu-Sun 12-5

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763

Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5

Tue-Sun 11-5

Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482

Open daily 12-4

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

Wed-Mon 12-5

Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744

Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871

Open by appointment only

Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8 Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767

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

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

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 12:30-5

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

Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463

Open daily 10-5

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

Thu-Sun 12-4:30

M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071

Fri-Sun 11-5

Wed-Sun 11-5:30

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

Open daily 12-4:30

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

Thu-Sun 11-4:30

Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380

Open daily 12-4:30

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

Thu-Mon 11-5

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

Sat-Sun11-5

McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860

Open by appointment only

Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE

Tue-Sun 11-5

Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108

Thu-Sun 12-5

The Singing Winemaker – poured at 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

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

Sun-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6

Old Lockeford Winery – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-9770

Fri-Mon 11-5

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 11-6:30

Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley

Sat-Sun 12-5

Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411

Sat-Sun 12-5 Thu-Mon 12-4:30 Open by appointment

LODI/WOODBRIDGE

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 11-5

Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE

Sat-Sun 12-4

Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467

Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only

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

St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646

Open by appointment only

Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115

St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202

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Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

Fri-Sun 11-5

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Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314

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

Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800

The Coliseum – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733

Wed, Thu, Sun 11-5, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Thu-Mon 12-5

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

Open daily 12-5

vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005

Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751

Sat-Sun 12-5

Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463

Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

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

Sat-Sun 1-5

Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487

AMADOR COUNTY

French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

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

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

Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 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 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; 209 245-3183

Open daily 10-5

Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117

Fri-Mon 11-4

Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696

Fri-Sun 11-5

Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000

Open daily 12-4 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment

Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4

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 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942

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

SIERRA FOOTHILLS

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

Daily 11-5

Open daily 11-5

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

Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150

Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment Open daily 10-4:30

Fri-Mon 10:30-5

French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022

Wed-Sun 11-5

Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6 Tue-Sun 11-5 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5

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

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

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

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

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

Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

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

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

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

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

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 12-5

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

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

Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119

Fri-Sun 11-5:30

Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352

Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463

Open by appointment only

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

Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Sat 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5

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