Nor Cal Edition - October 9, 2009

Silver Pass Weekend

WILLIAM HILL ESTATE

November 7 & 8, 2009

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The Pink Mansion

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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WINEMAKER PROFILE TA S T I N G R O O M O F T H E W E E K 56

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NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-47 St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-63 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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ON THE COVER The Pink Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WINE COUNTRY NEWS Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 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

Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries

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WINE CLUB OF THE WEEK

PESSAGNO WINERY WINE CLUB DETAILS

Membership in Pessagno Winery’s Cellar Club includes a selection of handcrafted, single-vineyard wines, allowing you the opportunity to develop a sense of distinction and appreciation for each vineyard’s unique characteristics. Many of these wines are extremely limited in production and are sold only at the winery.

’m having the time of my life,” winemaker Steve Pessagno admits about a passion for going on three decades. The winery – located in the heart of Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Highlands – is the fulfillment of his dream: to produce limited quantities of exclusive, luxury wines from prestigious single vineyards throughout Monterey and San Benito Counties. The inspiration for the winery goes back to Anthony Escover, Steve’s grandfather, who introduced him to winemaking at the family’s Santa Clara Valley ranch in 1974. “I remember crushing overripe Zinfandel grapes, stems and all, into 500-gallon redwood tanks, and I’ll never forget the enticing aroma that filled the barn during fermentation,” he recalls. Later, what to Steve had become a home hobby, quickly outgrew the confines of his garage. So in 1982, he decided to experience winemaking from the ground up and worked the “crush” at a small winery in Gilroy. He went on to earn a degree in Enology from California State University at Fresno in 1986, and after working at some other well-regarded wineries he purchased what is now his own winery, the 15-acre Pessagno Winery, founded in 1999. “We are truly in the midst of what has become one of the world’s premiere winegrowing regions. This is the perfect place to continue handcrafting our vineyarddesignated wines and to do our part to promote the local food, wine lifestyle and regional charm.” As proof of that, their tasting room has become a popular stop for fine wine lovers traveling the River Road wine corridor. Today, the culmination of Steve Pessagno’s dream produces bottlings of Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Zinfandel, Port, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc as well as a Tawny Port. All proof that dreams do sometimes – with enough vision and a lot of hard work – come true.

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Benefits for all members • Four seasonal shipments a year • 20% discount on Cellar Club wine shipments • 20% discount on cases purchases from the tasting room and 15% discount on bottle purchases in the tasting room. • $100 savings per night at their Highlands House vacation cottage home on the winery estate. • Complimentary tastings in the tasting room • Discounts on Chef Dinner and special Pessagno Winery events. Membership Levels:

Friends • Single bottle of each club wine per quarter • Cost is $90 per shipment (20% effective discount)

Premier • Two bottles of each club wine per quarter • Cost is $180 per shipment (a 20% effective discount) Collectors Circle • Four bottles of each club wine per quarter • Cost is $330 per shipment (a 30% effective discount)

2009 Club Wines (subject to change): June 2009 • 2007 Chardonnay – Lucia Highlands • 2006 Pinot Noir – Idyll Times • 2006 Syrah – Idyll Times September 2009 • 2007 Chardonnay – Sleepy Hollow • 2007 Pinot Noir – Four Boys™ • 2007 Zinfandel – Idyll Times

Open Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the week by appointment

1645 River Road – Salinas (831) 675-9463 – www.pessagnowines.com

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December 2009 • 2007 Pinot Noir – Lucia Highlands • 2006 Syrah – Manzoni • 2005 Port – Hames Valley

Shipping, handling and applicable taxes are additional.

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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 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 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 THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Wine & Food Pairings Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, 11am, Wine & Cheese Pairing 1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing, www.peju.com, 800-446-7358 ONGOING Private Tours Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, $25, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.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 • Oct 8: Varietal Voyage Dinner • Oct 9: Vintners Lunch, Peacock Family Vineyards • Oct 15: Murder Mystery Dinner • Oct 16: Vintners Lunch, Judd’s Hill Winery • Oct 23: Vintners Lunch, Trefethen • Oct 30 Vintners Lunch, Whitehall Lane ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org • Oct 17: An Evening with Gordon Lightfoot • Oct 18: Flamenco Direct from Spain, Gypsy Legend Inés Bacán with Arte y Pureza • Oct 24: Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny • Oct 29: Cherryholmes • Oct 30: Straight No Chaser 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 ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com • Oct 8: JL Chave & Didier Dagueneau • Oct 9: Northeast Italy Wine Tasting • Oct 15: Red Burgundy Tasting • Oct 16: 2007 Vintage Zinfandel Tasting • Oct 22: Merlot, Napa Valley vs Bordeaux • Oct 23: Wine Advocate 92+ Tasting • Oct 29: Sherry, Comprehensive Tasting & Lesson • Oct 30: Taste Syrahs from Around the World 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 • Nov 7: Opening Reception, Altered States: The Collection in Context

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

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 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

ONGOING Appellation Tastings at Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room Rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40 707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.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 Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond Vineyards St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt) 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com

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 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 Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery St. Helena, Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com 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 ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40 800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.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 EVERY SATURDAY Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays at Bennett Lane Winery Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 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

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Classic Rock Photography Exhibit Markham Vineyards, St. Helena, 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com 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 31 Cathy Trachok Exhibition at Folio Winemakers’ Studio Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-256-2757, www.foliowine.com ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13 Changing Earth: Photographer’s Call to Action Photo Exhibit Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 10am-5pm www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 OCTOBER 9-11 Wine Country ‘Ukulele Festival’ Judd’s Hill, Napa; Beringer, St.Helena & other locations 808-348-8652, www.winecountryukefest.com

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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! $60, 6-11pm, 707-258-1202, www.kiwanisclubofnapa.org OCTOBER 10 Andretti Grand Release Napa, Featuring 2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel & 2008 Barbera, 1-4pm, $25 877-386-5070 ext.225, www.andrettiwinery.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK OCTOBER 10 5th Annual Rockabilly Roundup Pioneer Park, Calistoga, 1-9pm, free 707-942-6333, www.calistogavisitors.com 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 Carneros Harvest Passport A unique wine trail through the highways and backroads of Carneros, including an online auction. Many wineries will pour for the first time. 10-4pm, advance tickets $49, $59 at the door, www.carneros.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 OCTOBER 17 Freemark Abbey 2005 Bosché Release Party St. Helena, 12-3pm, $20/members, $30, 707-963-9694 www.freemarkabbey.com OCTOBER 17 Oktoberfest Napa Valley Napa Valley Expo, Napa, 11am-10pm, 707-256-3200 OCTOBER 17 St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival Wine, food, live music & more! 707-963-5706 OCTOBER 17-18 Old Mill Days Bale Gris Mill Historic Park, Calistoga, 10am-4pm, $5, 707-942-6333 OCTOBER 22 Robert M. Parker, Jr. 6th Annual Seminar & Tasting CIA at Greystone, St. Helena, 707-967-2305, www.ciachef.edu OCTOBER 25 Halloween Concert at Grgich Hills: Les Violettes Rutherford, 2pm, $25, $15/members, 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com OCTOBER 24 Gary Vaynerchuk Talk & Book Signing at V. Sattui Winery St. Helena, Author of Crush It! 11am-1pm, 707-286-7212, www.vsattui.com OCTOBER 24 25th Annual Taste For Knowledge at Black Stallion Winery Napa, Benefits students of Napa Valley Unified School District. 5-10pm, $100 707-253-3563 OCTOBER 24 Harvest Festival at Connolly Ranch Napa, 11am-3pm, free, 707-224-1894 OCTOBER 25 Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant Domaine Chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com OCTOBER 31 Club Artesa Casino Night & Costume Party at Artesa Winery Napa, 6:30pm, www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

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OCTOBER 31 Haunted House & Halloween Parade Downtown Calistoga, 707-942-6333

ONGOING Sonoma Film Institute Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park 707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi • Oct 9: My Father, My Lord • Oct 16: Age of Consent • Oct 23: Watermelon Woman • Nov 6, 8: Oblivon

OCTOBER 31 18th Annual AIDS Walk Napa Valley Lincoln Theater, Yountville, 10am, 707-257-3863 NOVEMBER 5 Napa Valley Wine & Grape Expo Lincoln Theatre, Yountville, Napa Valley Grapegrowers, 9am-5pm 707-944-8311, www.napagrowers.org

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

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

NOVEMBER 7 Passion for Life Auction at Artesa Vineyards Napa, Silent & live auctions, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres & live music 6:30-9:30pm, $50/adv, $60, 707-258-6378 NOVEMBER 8 2007 Fifty/Fifty Release Event Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, $30, $20/members, 12-3pm 800-446-7358, www.peju.com

NOVEMBER 14 Cooking Class: Holiday Gift Baskets with Chef Graham Zanow Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, 2-5pm, $50, 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com

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 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 Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org • 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 10: Joni Morris sings Legendary Ladies in Country Music • Oct 11: Film Series, It Happened One Night • Oct 18: Film Series, The Maltese Falcon • Nov 7: 20th Anniversary Festival of Harps

ONGOING Sunday Brunches by the Sea Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 10am-2pm 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com ONGOING Winemaker Tasting Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa, 6-8pm, $10 707-525-8466, www.winespectrum.com

NOVEMBER 14 Club Artesa Harvest Winemaker’s Dinner at Artesa Winery Napa, 6:30pm, $115, limited to 60 people RSVP 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com

NOVEMBER 15 Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant Domaine Chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com

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

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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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

ONGOING Tastings at the Vine & Barrel Petaluma, 3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com • Nov 14: The Great Petaluma Pinot Noir Tasting • Dec 12: Champagne, Oyster, Caviar, Cheese & Paté

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 FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 Summer Jazz Series at the Ledson Hotel Sonoma, 6-10pm, 707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com

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

ONGOING SATURDAYS Pizza Café at the Simi Winery Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, 707-473-3236 www.simiwinery.com EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY The Art of Winemaking Workshop Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm 707-9358-8311, www.petronivineyards.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

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

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

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

FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Music in the Courtyard Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg, 5:30-8:30pm, $5 707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com

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ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 20 The Wine Country Plein Air Invitational Exhibition Fairmont Gallery, Sonoma, 707-996-2667, www.farimontgallery.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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 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

OCTOBER 18 Wine & Food Pairing Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, 3-4:30pm 707-431-4670, www.lambertbridge.com

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

OCTOBER 22-25 Pinot on the River Festival Seminars, tastings & much more! Various venues & events on the Russian River www.pinotfestival.com

OCTOBER 10 Pendulum Club Harvest Party at Cline Cellars Sonoma, 11am-4pm, 707-940-4000, www.clinecellars.com

OCTOBER 23 Ramana Vieira, Fado Concert at the Mission Chapel San Francisco Solano Mission Chapel, Sonoma, 7:30-9pm, $20, 707-935-9560

OCTOBER 10 4th Annual Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration Swiss Hotel back patio, Sonoma, Benefit for Sonoma Valley High Boosters 3-6pm, 35/adv, $40, www.sonomahomewine.com OCTOBER 10 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Dutcher Crossing Geyserville, 11am-4pm, $25, RSVP 707-431-2700 www.dutchercrossingwinery.com OCTOBER 10 Sonoma Wine County Wine Pioneers Series: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Dry Creek Kitchen, Healdsburg, 707-431-0330, www.hotelhealdsburg.com OCTOBER 10 6th Annual Healdsburg Crush Festival St. John the Baptist Church, Healdsburg 707-433-2758, www.healdsburgcrushfestival.org OCTOBER 10-11 Cloverdale’s 150th Anniversary Town Celebration & History Center Dedication Downtown Plaza & Museum, Sat 12-5pm, Sun 12-3pm 707-894-2067, www.cloverdalehistoricalsociety.org OCTOBER 10-11, 17-18 23rd Annual Art Trails Various locations in Sonoma County, 10am-5pm 707-579-2787, www.artrails.org OCTOBER 10 – NOVEMBER 15 Animal House 707-875-2244, www.localcolorgallery.com Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay OCTOBER 11 Sonoma Mountain Art & Wine Festival & Classic Car Show Doubletree Plaza, Rohnert Park, 10am-4:30pm, free 707-795-3648, www.rpsm-artandwine.info OCTOBER 11 Wine Country Marathon & Half Marathon Downtown Healdsburg, 707-888-6256, www.winecountrymarathon.com 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 16-18 Petaluma International Film Festival Boulevard Cinemas, Petaluma, 415-381-4123, www.PetalumaFilmFestival.org OCTOBER 17 Carneros Harvest Passport A unique wine trail through the highways and backroads of Carneros, including an online auction. Many wineries will pour for the first time. 10-4pm, advance tickets $49, $59 at the door, www.carneros.com OCTOBER 17 Wine Club Pickup Party at Sausal Winery Healdsburg, 800-500-2285, www.sausalwinery.com OCTOBER 17-18 Independent Open Studio Event West side Petaluma, 11am-4:30pm, 707-765-6824 www.PetalumaOpenStudio.com OCTOBER 17-18, OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 1 Petaluma River Cruise Petaluma Turning Basin, Petaluma River 510-0527-9622, www.dolphincharters.com

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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 4 2nd Annual Holiday Hors d’oeuvres Party Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville, 707-473-2992, www.sbragia.com NOVEMBER 7 John Ash Book Signing J Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg, 2-4pm, 707-431-3646, www.jwine.com NOVEMBER 6-8 Holiday Affair Wine Country Weekend at Ferrari-Carano Winery Healdsburg, 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com

OCTOBER 24 6th Annual Harvest Festival Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma, 12-4pm 707-939-6903, www.robledofamilywinery.com

NOVEMBER 13 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Featuring Hall Napa Valley at The Bay View Restaurant Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, $79, 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com

OCTOBER 24 Fall for Zin at Christopher Creek Winery Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, $10/incl glass, 707-433-2001 www.christophercreek.com OCTOBER 24 Eastside Bunch Harvest Fest Merriam Vineyards, Acorn, Christie Vineyards, Christopher Creek Winery Foppiano Vineyards, Mietz Cellars & Rodney Strong Vineyards 1am-4pm, $10/includes glass OCTOBER 24 Harvest Celebration Dinner at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 6:30pm, $85, $68/members 707-933-1999, www.gloriaferrer.com OCTOBER 24 4th Annual Fall Fest at Christopher Creek Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, $10/incl. logo glass 707-431-8243, www.christophercreek.com

NOVEMBER 20-29 Old Vintage Week at Christopher Creek Winery Healdsburg, 11am-5pm, RSVP 707-433-2001, www.christophercreek.com

OCTOBER 25 Pinot on the River Festival at Hop Kiln Winery Healdsburg, 12-4pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com

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OCTOBER 25 Cemetery Walk Cloverdale Riverside Cemetery, Cloverdale, 3:30pm, $5 707-894-2067, www.cloverdale.net

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com

OCTOBER 26-30 Sonoma Vineyard Walks www.sonomavineyardwalks.com

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Buford & Brown Yappy Hour The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, Wine tasting with your dog. 1-3pm 707-744-8781

OCTOBER 27 – DECEMBER 6 Good Dog, Bad Dog Exhibit Graton Gallery, Graton, 707-829-8912, www.gratongallery.com

ONGOING Classic Concerts by the Lake Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville 800-660-LAKE, www.konoctiharbor.com • Oct 18: Rascal Flatts w/Darius Rucker

OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 2 Charles Schwab Cup Invitational Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma, www.pgatour.com

ONGOING Skunk Train 866-457-5865, Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.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

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 10 Three Rivers in the Fall Exhibit Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo, 707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com

OCTOBER 31 Winemaker’s Halloween Dinner in the Caves Kunde Estate, Kenwood, RSVP 707-833-5501, www.kunde.com OCTOBER 31 The Pumpkin Festival at Healdsburg Farmers’ Market Healdsburg, , 9am-12pm, 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org

NOVEMBER 1 Good Dog, Bad Dog Exhibit Reception Graton Gallery, Graton, 3-6pm, 707-829-8912, www.gratongallery.com NOVEMBER 1 Wine Club Release Party at Dutcher Crossing Geyserville, 12-3:30pm, 707-431-2700, www.dutchercrossingwinery.com

NOVEMBER 14 Wild Game Winery Dinner at St Francis Winery Santa Rosa, 6:30pm, $130, $104/members, RSVP 888-675-WINEx255 www.stfranciswinery.com NOVEMBER 14 Fall Crafts Fair Sonoma Marketplace, Sonoma, 10am-3pm,707-938-5616

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

OCTOBER 31 Halloween 2 for 1 Tasting at Sbragia Family Vineyards Geyserville, Must come in costume! 707-473-2992, www.sbragia.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

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 OCTOBER 17 Crazy Creek Beer & Brat 5K Run Middletown, 707-987-3229, www.lakecountymilers.com OCTOBER 17-18 Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest Downtown Ukiah, free, 707-463-6231, www.cityofukiah.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 13 Picnic Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino 707-937-4477, www.MendocinoTheatre.org

OCTOBER 21 Taste of the Bay San Francisco Belle, Embarcadero Pier 3, San Francisco, 6-9:30pm www.tasteofthebaysfsu.com

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

NOVEMBER 6-15 Mendocino County Mushroom Festival Various events & locations throughout the county! 866-782-9636, www.gomendo.com • Nov 7: Skunk Train’s Wine & Mushroom Adventure • Nov 7: Mendocino Hotel’s Navarro Winemaker Dinner • Nov 10: Albion River Inn’s Mushroom Cooking Class • Nov 12: MacCallum House Inn’s Wild Mushroom Winemaker Dinner • Nov 13: Little River Inn’s Mushroom & Belgian Beer Dinner • Nov 14: St. Anthony’s Wine & Mushroom Event

OCTOBER 23 CCOF’s 4th Annual Organic Beer, Wine & Spirit Tasting San Francisco Ferry Building, San Francisco, 4-8pm www.ccof.org, 831-423-2263

ONGOING World of Wine 2009 Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com • Oct 7: Languedoc, France • Nov 4: Champagne

NORTH CENTRAL COAST MARIN COUNTY ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael • Oct 6: Marin Symphony, All Gershwin Program • Oct 10: Italian Film Festival, The Right Distance • Oct 10: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano with Eugenia Leon • Oct 10-11: 4th Annual Bay Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon • Oct 11: In the Mood • Oct 13: Spiritual Liberation, An Evening with Michael Bernard Beckwith, Niki Haris & Ray Davis • Oct 23, 25: Hansel and Gretel • Oct 24: Italian Film Festival, SMS/She Me She • Oct 29: David Sedaris • Oct 31: Italian Film Festival, Lessons in Chocolate OCTOBER 8-18 Mill Valley Film Festival Various locations in Mill Valley & San Rafael 415-383-5266, www.mvff.com OCTOBER 17-18 Annual Goblin Jamboree Fundraiser Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, 10am-4pm 415-339-3900, www.BayKidsMuseum.org/goblin09

SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING Wednesday Sunset Sessions Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale, 5-8pm 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com OCTOBER 8-13 Fleet Week San Francisco 2009 Pier 39, The Embarcadero & Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, Blue Angels Parade of Navy ships & more! 650-599-5057, www.fleetweek.us OCTOBER 9-18 San Francisco World Music Festival Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, San Francisco 415-561-6571, www.sfworldmusicfestival.org OCTOBER 11 Italian Heritage Parade & Festival North Beach, San Francisco, 12:30pm, 415-317-3758, www.sfcolumbusday.org OCTOBER 11 Arab Cultural Festival Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, 12-6pm 415-664-2200, www.arabculturalcenter.org OCTOBER 11 Treasure Island Wine Fest – Lodi Wine on the Water Treasure Island; more than 45 wineries, food, music & more…during Fleet Week! 1-5pm, $55/adv, $65, 209-365-0621, www.tiwinefest.com

OCTOBER 24 Edgewood Hope Ball The Fairmont Hotel Nob Hill, San Francisco, 415-682-3201, www.edgewood.org OCTOBER 25 The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, 9am-6pm, free 415-861-1520, www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf OCTOBER 25 Pumpkin Pandemonium Pier 39, The Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco 415-705-5500, www.pier39.com OCTOBER 26 Domaine Carneros Tasting Seminar & Dinner Campton Place, San Francisco, Eileen Crane, CEO/Founding Winemaker, $160 415-955-5574, [email protected] OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 1 The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, 415-989-9019, www.sffas.org NOVEMBER 3 The Great Pinot Noir Dinner Campton Place, San Francisco, Hank & Maggie Skewis, Skewis Wines, $185 415-955-5574, [email protected]

SOUTH OF THE BAY MONTEREY BAY AREA ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com • 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 Live Music at KRML Radio The Eastwood Building, Carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com 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 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, Oya Salon ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 18 Open Studios Art Tour Santa Cruz County, 11am-6pm, $20, 831-475-9600, www.ccscc.org OCTOBER 8-11 Carmel Art & Film Festival Various locations, www.carmelartandfilm.com OCTOBER 9-11 Robinson Jeffers Tor House Fall Festival Robinson Jeffers Tor House, Carmel, 831-624-1813, www.torhouse.org OCTOBER 9-11 Monterey Sports Car Championships Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey 800-327-SECA, www.lauguna-seca.com OCTOBER 10 Afternoon of Fun at Mesa Del Sol Vineyards Greenfield, 2-5pm, free, reservations needed, 831-624-8527 www.mesadelsolvineyards.com OCTOBER 10-11 Hot Rods at the Beach Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, 10am-5pm, www.beachboardwalk.com OCTOBER 10-11 Harvest Fair Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com OCTOBER 11 Welcome Back Monarchs Day Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz, 10am-4pm www.santacruzstateparks.org, 831-423-4609 OCTOBER 15 7th Annual Bernardus Wine Dinner Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 6:30pm www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3400, $160 OCTOBER 15 Girls Night Out Fortino Winery, Gilroy, 7-9:30pm, $15/members, $25 www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 OCTOBER 17 39th Annual Santa Cruz Youth Band Review Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, www.beachboardwalk.com OCTOBER 17 Monterey Symphony Concert 1 Sherwood Hall, Salinas, 800-698-1138, www.montereysymhony.org OCTOBER 17-18 25th Anniversary Celebration Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey 831-648-4800, www.montereybayaquarium.org OCTOBER 19-21 2009 Monterey Open Championship Del Monte Golf Course, www.pebblebeach.com

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

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

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

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

OCTOBER 20 Miura Vineyards Winemaker Dinner Andre’s Bouchee, Carmel, $145 831-626-7880, www.andresbouchee.com

OCTOBER 17 Cool Black Ball Various venues on Fillmore St, San Francisco, 7pm-2am www.coolblackball.com, 808-352-4315

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

OCTOBER 21 Enchanted Wines in the Forest Dinner Forge in the Forest, Carmel, 7pm, $75 www.forgeintheforest.com, 831-646-8511

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OCTOBER 23-24 Ghost Train Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.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

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

OCTOBER 24-25 Monterey Bay FallFest Holiday Gift Faire Custom House Plaza, Monterey, 9am-5pm, 831-622-0700, www.pacrep.org OCTOBER 25 Big Kahuna Triathlon Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, www.beachboardwalk.com

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OCTOBER 24 29th Annual Big Sur River Run Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, 10am831-624-4112, www.bigsurriverrun.org OCTOBER 24 Taste for a Cure Wine Tasting & Auction Bargetto Winery, Soquel, 4-7pm, 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com

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NOVEMBER 7 Rosenblum Cellars Holiday Open House Alameda, 1-5pm, $35/adv, $45, 510-865-7007, www.rosenblumcellars.com

OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 1 Pebble Beach Equestrian Championships 831-624-2756, www.pebblebeach.com

LIVERMORE 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

OCTOBER 31 Carmel’s 93rd Birthday Party & Parade Ocean Avenue & Devendorf Park, Carmel, 11am 831-620-2020, www.ci.carmel.ca.us NOVEMBER 5-8 Big Sur Food & Wine Festival Big Sur resorts & restaurants, winemaker dinners & much more! www.bigsurfoodandwine.org, 831-667-0800 NOVEMBER 6-22 Mama The Western Stage, Salinas, 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com NOVEMBER 13-15 12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association, Winemaker dinners, blending seminars, tours, showcase finale & much more! 831-375-9400, www.montereywines.org

ONGOING Bankhead Theatre Livermore Valley performing Arts Center, Livermore 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org • Oct 10: Artwalk Livermore • Oct 10: LVO Opening Weekend Gala • Oct 10-11, 16-18: Cav and Pag • Oct 13: John Hamre • Oct 23-25, 30-31: Ragtime ONGOING FRIDAYS Fridays at Fenestra Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com

NOVEMBER 14 Holiday Entertaining with Bernardus Style Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 4-6pm, $85 www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3400

ONGOING Thursday Night Music & Dinner The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 6-9pm, $125/couple RSVP 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com

SOUTH BAY ONGOING Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga, 408-961-5858, www.montalvoarts.org

ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members RSVP 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves

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OCTOBER 9 Fall Twilight Tasting Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 4-8pm 408-913-7124, www.mountainwinery.com

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

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OCTOBER 11 Pets & Pinot Wine Tasting Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 12-5pm 408-913-7124, www.mountainwinery.com

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 29 Mixed Media Art Exhibition at Wente Vineyards Livermore, Featuring Edmee Keele & Marge Huffman 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com

OCTOBER 23 Color-Blind-With-Wine Dinner Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 6-9:30pm 408-913-7124, www.mountainwinery.com

OCTOBER 11 Mixed Media Artist Reception at Wente Vineyards Livermore, Featuring Edmee Keele & Marge Huffman, 1-3pm 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com

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OCTOBER 11 Antique Faire Downtown Pleasanton, 8am-4pm 510-522-7500, www.pleasantonantiquefaire.com

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EVERY SATURDAY Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm, 650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com ONGOING WEEKENDS Vintner Series at The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, 650-712-7000, www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb • Ongoing through Oct 18: Peju Province Winery • Nov 6-29: Silver Oak Cellars OCTOBER 10-11 Art & Wine Faire Downtown, San Carlos, 10am-5pm, free 650-593-1068, www.sancarloschamber.org OCTOBER 12 36th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off IDES Grounds, Half Moon Bay, free, 7-11am 650-726-9652, www.miramarevents.com

OCTOBER 14 Buon Appetito Wednesday Tamás Estates, Livermore, 4-7pm, $10, free/members www.tamasestates.com, 925-456-2380 OCTOBER 16 Winetaster Dinner Elliston Vineyards, Sunol, 6:30pm, $75, 925-862-2377, www.elliston.com OCTOBER 17 2nd Annual Muestra de Arte Murietta’s Well, Livermore, 12-5pm, $10, free/members 925-456-2390, www.murietaswell.com OCTOBER 23, 24, 30 Ghost Walk of Downtown Pleasanton Museum on Main, Pleasanton, 925-462-2766, www.museumonmain.org

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 24 Fall Fanatic Dinner Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm, $60 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery OCTOBER 29 Wente Vineyards Winemaker’s Dinner Livermore, 6:30-9pm, $89/members, $109 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ONGOING Sierra Railroad Oakdale, 209-848-2100, www.sierrarailroad.com • Oct 6, 20: Tuesday Lunch Special • Oct 10: Banjo Train • Oct 18, 25, 29, 31: Pumpkin Train • Oct 23: Murder Mystery Dinner • Nov 3, 10: Tuesday Lunch Special • Nov 8: Sunday Brunch • Nov 13; Murder Mystery Dinner • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Supper • Nov 29: Christmas Train OCTOBER 7-18 Big Fresno Fair Fairgrounds, Fresno, 559-650-3247, www.fresnofair.com

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS ONGOING Railtown 1897 State Historic Park Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org • Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31: Harvest Haunt Express-Autumn Festival • Nov 1: Harvest Haunt Express-Autumn Festival ONGOING 28th Annual Vintners’ Holidays The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley 801-559-4949, www.YosemitePark.com/Vintners • Nov 1-3: Mumm Napa Estates, Provenance Vineyards, J Vineyards & Winery & Sbragia Family Vineyards • Nov 4-5: Honig Vineyard & Winery, Flowers Vineyard & Winery, Rombauer Vineyards & Corison Winery • Nov 8-10: Karly Winery, Silver Oak Cellars, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Twomey Cellars • Nov 11-12: Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery, Saintsbury, Amphora Winery & Joseph Phelps Vineyards • Nov 15-17: Domaine Carneros, Rosenblum Cellars, Halleck Vineyards & Huge Bear Wines • Nov 18-19: Smith-Madrone, Iron Horse Vineyards, Morgan Winery & Frank Family Vineyards • Nov 29-Dec 1: Simi Winery, Schrader Cellars & Beckstoffer Vineyards, Ceja Vineyards & Dutton-Goldfield Winery • Dec 2-3: Estancia Estates, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Topel Winery & Ravenswood Winery

EL DORADO COUNTY 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 ONGOING SUNDAYS Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com OCTOBER 11 Perry Creek Winery Harvest Festival Fair Play, 530-620-5175 OCTOBER 11-13 Columbus Day at Jodar Winery Placerville, 11am-5pm, 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com OCTOBER 17 Amuse Bouche from Chef Francie at Bocca Catering David Girard Vineyards, Placerville 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com OCTOBER 17 Art & Wine Festival Main Street, Placerville, 6-9pm 530-672-3436, www.placervilledowntown.com

OCTOBER 17 Artisan Wine & Cheese Pairing Perry Creek, Fair Play, $10, 530-620-5175 OCTOBER 29-31 Nevada Day Celebration Boeger Winery, Placerville, 10am-5pm 530-622-8094, www.boegerwinery.com OCTOBER 30-31 Nevada Day at Perry Creek Fair Play, 530-620-5175 OCTOBER 30-31 & NOVEMBER 1 Nevada Day at Jodar Winery Placerville, 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com NOVEMBER 7-8 Yearly PostCrush/PreHoliday/Getchurwine Event Jodar Winery, Placerville, 12-6pm, $10, members/free www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474

AMADOR COUNTY 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 Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via d’Oro 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek, 6-8pm, 209-267-0535, www.cafeviadoro.com ONGOING Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar Story Winery, Plymouth, 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com • October 17 • November 14 • December 12 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Pumpkin Patch Amador Flower Farm, Plymouth, 9am-4pm 209-245-6660, www.amadorflowerfarm.com OCTOBER 24 Bray Vineyards Launch Party Plymouth, 209-245-6023 NOVEMBER 13 – DECEMBER 6 A Tuna Christmas Dinner Theatre, Jackson Rancheria Hotel, Main Street Theatre Works 209-267-5680, Jackson, www.mstw.org

CALAVERAS COUNTY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Wines of the World Education Tastings Murphys Hotel, Murphys, No reservations required, everyone welcome! 5:30pm $15, 209-736-2949 ONGOING Live Music Cedar Center, Arnold, 209-588-0999 ONGOING Hotel Leger Mokelumne Hill, 209-286-1401, www.hotelleger.com OCTOBER 10-11 Harvest Home Festival Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 10am-4pm 209-728-1251 www.ironstonevineyards www.calaverasenterprise.com, 209-754-3861

OCTOBER 31 Frogtown Flea Market Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp 8am-2pm, 209-736-2561

NEVADA COUNTY OCTOBER 10 Loma Rica Harvest Festival Loma Rica Ranch, Grass Valley, 11am-6pm 530-274-9059, www.lomaricaranch.com

SACRAMENTO VALLEY ONGOING Sacramento River Train 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com • Oct 10, 24: Great Train Robbery • Oct 17, 18, 25, 31: Great Pumpkin Express • Nov 7, 14: Great Train Robbery • Nov 21: Murder Mystery • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Supper • Nov 28: Christmas Train ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org • Oct 9-11: Cashore Marionettes, Simple Gifts • Oct 15: Yamato, Taiko Drummers • Oct 23 – Nov 1: Sideshow Physical Theatre, Elephant’s Graveyard • Oct 24: Emerson String Quartet • Oct 28: Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra ONGOING Live Entertainment at Red Hawk Red Hawk Casino, Sacramento 888-573-3495, www.redhawkcasino.com See website for details & complete schedule OCTOBER 8-10 Davis Jazz Festival John Natsoulas Center for the Arts, Davis, free 530-756-3938, www.natsoulas.com OCTOBER 17 Auburn Community Festival Recreation Park, Auburn, 10am-4pm, free 530-885-8464, www.aubruncommunityfestival.com OCTOBER 23-24 Mansion After Dark Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park, Sacramento 916-323-3047, www.parks.ca.gov/governorsmansion

SOLANO COUNTY OCTOBER 10 9th Annual Candy Festival & Fall Craft Fair Fairfield, 10am-5pm, 707-422-0103, www.FairfieldDowntown.com OCTOBER 10-25 Pumpkin Patch Festival Western Railway Museum, Fairfield, 9:30am-5pm 707-374-2978, www.wrm.org OCTOBER 25 4th Annual Family Farm Days Suisun Valley Harvest Trail, Fairfield, 10am-5pm 877-793-7386, www.VisitFairfieldCA.com

OCTOBER 11 Taste of Calaveras Dove Hill Ranch, Angels Camp, 1-5pm, $40/adv, $50 209-754-0127, www.angelscampbusiness.com

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OCTOBER 23-25 32nd Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards

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OCTOBER 24-25 Calaveras Mule Days Frogtown Fairgrounds, Angles Camp 209-736-2561, www.frogtown.org OCTOBER 30 Silent Movie Night: Phantom of the Opera Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards

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BLACK STALLION WINERY From Their Cellar to You, Directly The stone façade is impressive, as is the rearing ten-foot statue of a black stallion situated regally in front of it. But the wines are the story at Black Stallion Winery, the brand new facility opened about two years ago. It sits just south of Oak Knoll Avenue on the Silverado Trail on the grounds of an equestrian center that was popular five decades ago. Elaine St. Clair, who was formerly at Domaine Carneros, is the winemaker at Black Stallion. The native of Cambridge (England) – her dad was finishing his graduate degree in chemical engineering – she admits to having been influenced by that country’s naturalist culture. “I moved to California in 1980 to attend UC Davis, where I studied biochemistry, originally to go into veterinary medicine. There I met a lot of people who had a background in wine and, with my inherent love of the culinary arts, winemaking was a natural direction for me to take.” Elaine graduated with a degree in fermentation science and began her career in winemaking.

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“The great thing about making wine is that it’s a constant learning experience,” she says. “Every harvest teaches me something. “We work with an enviable collection of small growers, and we are able to hand select the best rows from some of the best vineyards in the valley. I work closely with them to determine the best means of pruning and canopy management and when, exactly, to harvest the fruit. Every decision we make affects the quality of the fruit and, ergo, the wine. Sustainable quality is more important than yield. You can’t push the vines.” Black Stallion is unique in that they have chosen not to sell their wines through regular retail or restaurant channels, opting instead to forge direct and intimate relationships with their customers through educational sessions and interesting and approachable wine and cheese pairings. “When you sell direct to the consumer, you are able to better and more quickly respond to your customer’s needs,” says winery president Laina Brown. So when you step up to the circular tasting counter in the main tasting room – there are also two

private events rooms, plus the terrace with its two fountains – know that they are doing all of this . . . just for you.

TA DA! THE WINES Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Rutherford ($26): A light touch of citrus up front, and a rich texture with delicate hints of nectarine and peach. Pinot Grigio 2007 California ($22): Very crisp, with slate and talc notes and a tangy dash of lime in the finish. Chardonnay 2006 Napa Valley – Carneros ($38): French bread toastiness and fresh dairy cream inform this fine example of Carneros Chardonnay. There’s a bit of apple in the middle and a bite of persimmon in the finish. Rosé 2008 Napa Valley ($22): Red cherry, strawberry and mulberry make for a complex and intriguing picnic wine. It’ll stand up to that pastrami sandwich we all know you’ve been thinking about. Admit it. Fess up. Syrah 2005 Napa Valley ($38): Santa Rosa plum, pomegranate and strawberry

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fruit, with black pepper spice and a fair dusting of French oak toastiness. Merlot 2005 Oakville ($42): Cassis and black currant fruit, with a nifty bit of tobacco spice going into the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Napa Valley ($65): Reminds of a Pauillac, with that blackberry and violet duet working the front end; finishes with dense black currant and dark chocolate. Would definitely benefit from another year or two in your cellar, if you have the patience. (You remember the old sampler? “God grant me patience, and I want it right now!) Black Stallion Winery is located at 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, phone (707) 253-1400 or visit blackstallionwinery.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.

Find the Latest Wine Gadgets at Wine Hardware These days a corkscrew, a couple of fancy glasses and an affinity for nice wine are not enough. To call yourself a true wine lover a few of the latest gadgets are needed. If you have an unfinished bottle of wine after an evening of dining and pouring, some of these things are a must. Top of the list of cool paraphernalia is the hot new Wine Preserva, a preservation system that uses a disc to float on the surface of the wine, acting as

a barrier to oxidation. If you’re really serious about your wine, you can use Wine Preserva in combination with Private Preserve, a spray that replaces oxygen in a bottle with a neutral gas, to protect partial bottles with an impenetrable seal. Of course no one pours wine these days without a personal aeration device. Vinturri or Soiree are magical little inventions that soften a wine, and for people lacking the patience needed to let a wine aerate (me) they are really a neat trick. Pass one around the table at your next dinner party. Next on list of a real xenophile is a hip wine storage system. Stop by Wine Hardware, a retail outlet with everything you need to keep your wine in style (see location information below). Their selection is unmatched, no matter how deep or shallow your pockets happen to be. Wine Hardware’s catalog of wine storage systems is amazing: they carry 14 different brands of wine storage and cabinetry, including systems that can be custom-made in any finish or style. If you are looking for ecofriendly wine storage options, most of Wine Hardware’s storage systems are made from recycled wood and wood scraps. With 10 years of experience building wine cellars for a who’s who list of wine country collectors, Wine Hardware’s staff is ready to tackle any wine storage project. Finally, if all you want to do is just open the bottle with a little more finesse, consider perusing the collection of Wine Hardware’s more than 600 styles of corkscrews. Just deciding which one you like best should give that wine time to breathe!

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Napa Valley: 659 Main Street in St. Helena Sonoma Valley: 536 Broadway in Sonoma East Bay: 1617 Locust Boulevard in Walnut Creek Peninsula: 360 Swift Ave, Suite 30-34 in South San Francisco. You can also visit Wine Hardware on the internet at www.winehardware.com.

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The Pink Mansion – Napa’s Best Kept Secret If you stand in the ornate front parlor of The Pink Mansion in Calistoga and use a little imagination you can almost hear the faraway sounds of a stagecoach rumbling up past the lush gardens and stately circular drive of the mansion. After all, the home was built by William F. Fisher, a dashing pioneer and adventurer who established Calistoga’s first stage line that linked the town with mining ventures in St. Helena and further north. Having been given the land in the 1870s for his estate by his good friend, Sam Brannan, the founder of Calistoga, Mr. Fisher spared no expense in the building of his palatial home. It was to become one of the town’s social hubs with grand parties thrown for visiting dignitaries and townspeople alike. Today, it is still a place where people gather to enjoy the good things in life. As one of the most elegant bed and breakfast inns in the Napa Valley, The Pink Mansion attracts visitors from around the world. Located just three blocks from downtown Calistoga, the grand old lady boasts gorgeously appointed rooms and suites that enjoy all the modern amenities while retaining the charm of Calistoga’s heyday.

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Each room features one-of-a-kind antiques that recall a graceful time when craftsmanship was evident in every detail of the furnishings in these grand old homes. Each room has a private bath, some with claw-foot or Jacuzzi tubs, plush robes, 600-thread-count sheets, down comforters and hidden flat-screen televisions. Some rooms are graced with cozy fireplaces just perfect for a romantic evening. And just in case you’re the type who simply can’t leave your laptop at home, there’s high speed internet service available. Toppa and Leslie Epps will be celebrating 15 years as owners of The Pink Mansion, this coming December. We asked Toppa how the Napa Valley today compares to when he first arrived in the early ’90s. “The Napa Valley has definitely changed since I first arrived in 1992, especially down in Napa and Yountville where there seems to be a new restaurant opening every week. However, even though Calistoga caters to thousands of tourists every year who come here for the mud

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baths and spas, and world-class wine, it still has that down-to-earth charm that sometimes seems missing in other towns. Calistoga is basically the same small town I fell in love with 20 years ago!” With all the wonderful shops and spas of downtown Calistoga just a stroll away, you won’t need to use your car. In fact, one of the best ways to tour the area is by bicycle. More than fifty wineries are only a pedal away. The helpful staff at The Pink Mansion will be glad to acquire The Pink Mansion’s trademark a “set of wheels” for you. They will even indoor heated pool arrange a picnic lunch for two. Upon your return, the staff will gladly arrange an in-room massage to sooth your tired (but happy!) body. Follow that will a quick dip in the mansion’s indoor pool and you will have experienced one of the most pleasurable, relaxing and luxurious days available in all of the Northern California wine country. Rates include a gourmet breakfast for two and an afternoon serving of wine and hors d’ouevres. In between these delightful repasts, be sure and take time to enjoy the home’s gracious gardens. “With the economy in the shape that it’s in, we understand that many families have been forced to cut back on their vacations. We also realize that those who are traveling are being very selective as to where they stay. Our staff, here at The Pink Mansion, is aware of that and we are so appreciative of everyone who stays with us. Our goal is that when people leave the Pink Mansion they will leave feeling happy and fulfilled and want to share their experience with others and that is one reason we don’t advertise much at all. I have always felt that if you have a great product and treat people the way you wish to be treated then everything should be fine and, even in this economy, we are doing okay.” The Pink Mansion is located at 1415 Foothill Blvd in Calistoga. Reservations can be made by calling them at (707) 942-0558 or 1800-238-7465 or by email at [email protected]. Be sure and visit their website www.pinkmansion.com for information about special rates and upcoming events.

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P erfect P airs William Hill Estate 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay Perfectly Paired with Smoked Salmon and Apple Relish on a Goat Cheese Crostini Officially the season is fall, but Mother Nature has graciously extended the cool afternoons and balmy evening hours for several more days so why not enjoy the last days of summer enjoying good food, wine and company al fresco. The hospitality staff at William Hill Estate Winery is certainly still entertaining guests on their beautiful picnic arbor with simple and delicious recipes like this one. William Hill Estate Winery starts with the preparation of the crostini – thin rounds of sourdough baguette lightly baked and cooled. While the crostini bake, core, peel and chop a tart, local apple and blend with the remaining ingredients for the relish. The crostini and relish can be made the day before they are to be served and if you prefer, the crostini could be topped with crab, lobster or shrimp. The apple relish is equally delicious on a grilled ham and cheese sandwich or on a grilled pork chop the following day. William Hill Estate Winery pairs this delightful light bite with their 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay. Aromas of honeysuckle, ripe white peach and pear draw you into this wine which is rich with refined acidity that’s maintained through the intense fruit and vanilla focused finish. The fresh, crispness of the apple relish complements the acidity and fruit-forward nature of the wine, while the malolactic fermentation gives the wine a buttery quality which agrees with the richness of the smoked salmon and goat cheese. If you’re interested in exploring food and wine dynamics, William Hill Estate Winery offers a Chardonnay Experience tasting with their three styles of Chardonnay paired with other local, artisan treats. To assemble, spread goat cheese over the crostini, cover with a piece of smoked salmon and a teaspoon of relish, then for the finishing touch, open a bottle of the William Hill Estate Winery 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay and pour each guest a chilled glass to lift high in a toast to the perfect combination.

Tours and tastings are available daily by appoinment from 10 am to 5 pm

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SMOKED SALMON AND APPLE RELISH ON A GOATS CHEESE CROSTINI For the apple relish

• 1 Granny Smith apple, core and skin removed, flesh chopped • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives • 2 tablespoons olive oil • ½ lemon, juice only For the crostini • 1 sourdough baguette • 4 tablespoons olive oil For the toppings • 8 ounces soft goat cheese • 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into crostini sized pieces Method For the crostini, slice the loaf into 1/2”rounds, brush lightly with olive oil and bake for 13-15 minutes at 250°F until golden brown. Allow to cool down. For the apple relish, while the crostini is baking, in a bowl, mix together all of the apple relish ingredients until well combined. Set aside. Spread goats cheese over the crostinis, carefully so they don’t break. Top with a piece of smoked salmon and a teaspoon of apple relish. Serve immediately. Makes approximately 25 pieces.

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Wineries Participate to Set 4,000 Wine Bottles to Sea Food & Wine Trails announces their 2010 wine cruise programs 4,000 bottles may seem like a lot of wine, but in today’s economic climate, food and wine lovers are demanding more and more value from their travel purchases. Food & Wine Trails has responded to this trend by planning 14 different wine cruises in 2010 to the Mediterranean and Australia and New Zealand. The cruises are on three of the highest rated cruise lines of the world, with each sponsored by a winery or a group of wineries that brings 300 to 400 bottles of wine for their guests to enjoy. All 2010 Food & Wine Trails cruises are on Celebrity, Regent and Oceania Cruises, which are premium or deluxe, adult-oriented cruise lines. “Our guests are highly discerning when it comes to onboard service and food quality, and these cruise lines receive top awards in these areas,” says Food & Wine Trails President, Larry Martin. “Moreover, much of the trip-appeal is the fun and interaction of traveling with a like-minded group, so we avoid the larger, mass-market cruise lines,” states Martin. Food & Wine Trails cruises begin at $1,649 per person double occupancy and all except one include free round-trip airfare, the ship and port fees, and prepaid gratuities as an early booking incentive. Martin stresses that this offers tremendous value to the consumer, as his programs include all that wine, many private events, all meals, deluxe accommodations, taxes and round trip air transportation. The 2010 Food & Wine Trails wine-cruise collection includes a few

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past sponsors, such as the Russian River Valley Winegrowers, the Zinfandel producers of ZAP, and Matanzas Creek and Arrowood wineries, but also many new sponsors as well. New sponsors include Wines from Spain and Andr Lurton, Bordeauxs largest owner of winechateaus. These two organizations are cruising on Food & Wine magazines May 19th European wine cruise. Firestone, Sebastiani, Three Rivers and Lincourt are teaming up, on a May 24th cruise that will begin in Marseille and end in Rome. Robert Mondavi, Franciscan and Mt. Veeder are three top Cabernet Sauvignon producers, and are hosting a Napa Valley focused Cabernet cruise from the Greek Islands to Barcelona on June 30th. Flowers Winery has won many awards and was one of the first wineries to develop a direct-to-consumer program. They are hosting their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Mediterranean cruise on July 24th. Food and wine cruises that are still in the works include November 2010 cruises to New Zealand and Australia hosted by Pat Kuleto of Kuleto Wines and Pat Kuleto Restaurants who will travel with San Francisco restaurateur and James Beard award-nominee Nancy Oakes of Boulevard Restaurant, and a South American cruise hosted by world famous vintner Paul Hobbs. Paul will most likely host a pre-cruise visit to his hot new winery in Mendoza Vinas Copos, which received Wine Spectators highest rating ever given for a South American wine. Also planned for January 2011 is another Sydney to New Zealand cruise hosted by cult Pinot Noir producer Halleck Vineyard. Halleck will be accompanied by nationally known wine writer Dan Berger.

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Ehret Family Winery Released 5 New Wines at the 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair! by Abigail P. Zimmerman The Sonoma County Harvest fair is always a special time for friends and family as well as visitors to our lovely part of the world. It is the time of year when the valleys sign with fermenting fruit and the crisp onslaught of winter fast approaching. Already making news with last year’s 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Ehret Family Winery released five new superb wines this month at the Harvest Fair and was thrilled to make an even bigger splash among wine lovers and lucky fair visitors. Indeed, last year’s 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, “The Beginning” won a stellar review and the gold medal. Their new five wines only further capitalize upon this winery’s stellar “Beginning.” Ehret Family Winery is pleased to introduce wines that are affordable and handcrafted in small lots. This year’s debut includes: 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon: A sultry wine of ripe black currants and classic fragrance of tobacco and leather. This Cabernet was entirely handpicked from the rocky Bavarian Lion Vineyards and is full and lively on the palate. Firm, fine grained vanilla infused tannins coat the lasting finish. 1,000 cases were produced. 2006 Bella’s Blend: An elegant wine perfect for any meal. This lush red wine opens with plum and black cherry aromas and finishes with supple cinnamon and cedar tannins. Only 400 cases were produced. 2006 Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon: Quite the complex Cab! The Cabernet unfolds into layers of dark cassis fruit, violets, and plum. With firm tannins and solid mouth feel, this wine will cellar well. 400 cases were produced. 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon: A new vintage but no baby. Like the 2006 Cabernet, Ehret Wines produced this solid lively, firmly tannic red with notes of red tree fruit and vanilla on the lingering finish. Only 432 cases were produced. 2008 Sauvignon Blanc: A Bavarian Vineyard landmark! This Sauvignon Blanc was entirely handpicked from the loamy, shady hill-

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sides of the Ehret’s family’s estate vineyard. Vigorous fruit flavors epitomize the sweet, ripe, round, stone fruit characteristics of this varietal. 500 cases were produced. All wines retail between $16 and $40 per bottle – a steal for artisan wines. Ehret Family Winery is the creation of husband and wife team, Pierre Ehret and Susan Robertson. The winery, based in Calistoga at the northern end of famed Napa Valley, handcrafts small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, and a red Meritage blend from the winery’s estate Bavarian Lion Vineyard, located in the esteemed Knight’s Valley, just north of Napa Valley, in Sonoma County. Pierre Ehret is the owner of Sonoma County’s renowned Flamingo Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Santa Rosa, California. Between his ownership of the hotel and his upbringing in Germany, Pierre developed an appreciation and understanding of fine wines, both domestic and European. That appreciation led to establishing the Bavarian Lion Vineyard in Napa Valley. Ehret Family Winery is more than just Pierre and Susan – the winery exists for the next generation, their children Alex, Christian and Isabelle. The Ehret Family is dedicated to creating wines of quality and distinction that will build the winery a reputation for outstanding wines year after year. To create those outstanding wines, the Ehret Family hired Nick Goldschmidt of Goldschmidt Vineyards, Forefathers Wines, and the excellent wines in the portfolio of Beam Wine Estates (now Constellation Brands’ Vintas BWE). Born and trained in New Zealand, Nick has international winemaking experience from California to Argentina, and from Australia to Europe. The Ehret family has big plans for the future and plans to open an Ehret Family Winery Tasting Room in 2010. For now, all wines are available directly from the Ehret Family Winery. Please visit their website www.ehretfamilywinery.com or call (707) 480-4112 for more purchasing information and to learn more about this noteworthy family.

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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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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 fun-loving “cocina criolla” is the perfect place to gather with friends for appetizers and drinks. For wine country visitors, El Coqui offers a delicious alternative to the white tablecloth 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 [400 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707) 527-8871].

For the first time in its history, the wineries of the Carneros Wine Alliance (CWA) will hold a Harvest Passport, a unique wine tasting excursion through the highways and back roads of Carneros. Many participating CWA wineries have never been open for public events and will be pouring for the first time. An online 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. Additional varietals include Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and others. Advance tickets for the Saturday, October 17th event will be sold for $49 through the CWA website: www.carneros.com. Passport tickets entitles participants to sample wines and special offerings without incurring tasting fees. At the door tickets will be sold for $59. Attendees will receive a logo wine glass, a map of passport locations, a list of online auction items and discounts on many wines not generally available in retail outlets.

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You’ve sipped, swirled and savored wines from around the world, now it’s time to create your own vintage. Uncork the custom wine blending program at Folio Enoteca Winery. Winemaker for a Day is a fun, approachable way for wine lovers to experience the art of winemaking, select from numerous varietals grown in Napa Valley, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The broad selection of base wines allows for numerous styles of wine, ranging from big and opulent to subtle and elegant. After a final blend is created, choose a bottle for your blend and create a custom label. Two-case minimum purchase and pricing depends on base wines used for the final blend [1285 Dealy Lane, Napa, (707) 256-3700; www.FolioWine.com].

Wine country may be best known for its wine, but out of Sonoma County also comes olive oil – from the first and only olive mill in California. Created in 1995 by two California olive growers and inspired by European olive pressing facilities, The Olive Press produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil. At the tasting room and gift shop, visitors can taste and purchase the best of the press’s olive oils while browsing though olive-themed delicacies, such as tapenade, cured olives and olive oil crackers. Reputed for offering all things olive, the gift shop also carries olive-themed ceramics, baskets, books, table linens and other novelty items. The Olive Press is located inside the Jaccuzzi Family Winery, 24724 Highway 121, Sonoma; (707) 939-8900, www.TheOlivePress.com.

If the economy has affected your ability to procure top-shelf fine wines, and drinking whatever basement juice they’re rotating at Trader Joe’s lacks the same giddy satisfaction of discovering wine country for yourself, don’t worry – drive upvalley. In the cool enclave of Calistoga, resides a wine merchant that owns the ultimate collection of rock star wines at better than Costco prices. The Wine Garage occupies the space of a former 1940sera service station progressing into a hip, retro-chic wine mecca carrying close to 350 different labels! Todd Miller, founder and wine buyer, has an uncanny knack of finding undiscovered premium wines from small family producers (most making less than 1000 cases per year). Many of the bottles are priced under $15, which is why many of the folks in the wine industry shop here. In addition to rock bottom prices, the Wine Garage also has one of the best “won’t-burn-a-holein-your-pocket” wine clubs, too. The final word? Wall-to-wall boxes of delicious wines, tasty music playing in the background, funky decor and better than box-store prices. Forget Trader Joe’s, the Wine Garage is the modern equivalent of Tower Records – without the awesome life-sized album art! For more info, go to www.WineGarage.net, call (707) 9425332 or, simply visit them in Calistoga. The Wine Garage is at 1020 Foothill Blvd (driving north on Highway 29 they’re on the right, a street before the flashing light).

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Upcoming • The 6th Annual “Pinot On The River,” a three-day weekend of all things Pinot Noir is scheduled October 22nd-25th. www.PinotFestival.com • The 2009 “Wine and Food Affair,” featuring over 74 Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River wineries takes place November 7th and 8th. www.WineRoad.com, 1-800-723-6336 • 3rd Annual First Sip weekend takes place in Lodi, November 14th and 15th. 30+ wineries are open for this fall wine festival. www.FirstSipLodi.com, (209) 365-0621

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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

(209) 334-3952 www.robinsnestlodi.com

WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 2505 W. Turner Road

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AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS 8400 E. Harney Lane

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THE INN AT LOCKHOUSE 19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford

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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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Ary Vaynerchuk Talk and Book Signing at V. Sattui Only Napa Valley appearance in book tour for Crush It! Internet entrepreneur and wine retailer extraordinaire Gary Vaynerchuk will talk about his new book CRUSH IT! Why Now Is the Time to Cash In On Your Passion and sign copies in his only wine country appearance this fall, at V. Sattui Winery on Saturday, October 24. V. Sattui Winery is located at 1111 White Lane off Highway 29 just south of St. Helena. The book is published by HarperStudio and retails for $19.99. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gary will talk about the book, answer questions and sign copies for the public. The event is free and all are welcome. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at $19.99. A range of lunch/picnic options are available, from barbecue to pizza to sandwiches, cheeses, salads and more. In honor of Gary’s visit to Napa Valley, V. Sattui Winery will be making a donation to Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School in St. Helena. During his visit to V. Sattui, he will also appear in a “cameo” appearance on V. Sattui’s The Wine Guys online program, hosted by President Tom Davies and Senior Vice President Peter Godoff.

Gary Vaynerchuk: Online marketing trailblazer Gary Vaynerchuk is a 33-year-old entrepreneur whose dual identity as business guru and wine guy has made him known as the “Social Media Sommelier.” He revolutionized the wine industry with his video blog, Wine Library TV and grew his family wine business from $4 million to $60 million in five years. He estimates that Wine Library TV attracts more than 80,000 viewers. He was recently profiled in The New York Times and he has appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Ellen DeGeneres, NBC’s Today Show, CNBC’s Mad Money with Jim Cramer and The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. In CRUSH IT! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In On Your Passion (HarperStudio) he shares with business owners how they can boost sales by using the internet. He shows audiences how to find their passion, then step by step how to turn it into a flourishing, monetized business. A synopsis and more detail can be found at crushitbook.com.

V. Sattui Winery: The winery is located at 1111 White Lane just south of the town of St. Helena and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Founded in 1885 in San Francisco by Vittorio Sattui, V. Sattui was re-established in St. Helena in 1975 by great-grandson Dario Sattui and is a family business. Winemaker Brooks Painter directs the production of 45 wines; the winery farms 200 acres of estate vineyards and also sources grapes from Napa, Sonoma, Amador, Lodi and Mendocino. It is the only winery in Napa Valley with its own extensive in-house deli. Chef Gerardo Sainato directs the kitchen, which produces wood-fired pizza, barbecued oysters, fresh mozzarella-with-condiments, pastas, panini, charcuterie, desserts, breads, salads and cheeses from around the world.

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Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail – ‘A Road Less Traveled’ As we all know, when it comes to wine the Napa Valley is one place made up of many different regions, districts, AVAs, associations and so on. Sometimes one of the things that helps unite them is a road and the area around it. A road such as the Silverado Trail that runs through this famous Valley. It is often referred to, and accurately so, as “Napa Valley’s Road Less Traveled.” The Silverado Trail Wineries Association is a group of more than 40 wineries and businesses along the historic Silverado Trail, which runs the tranquil and scenic eastside of this world-renowned wine region. Association winery members consist of both large and small producers, all offering wines of the highest caliber and acclaim as well as exceptional hospitality. Visitors are welcome year round as most wineries have tasting rooms open to the public, while some are by appointment only. Currently member wineries include an extensive listing of some of the Napa Valley’s finest wineries of all sizes and types. Some you have certainly heard of, others might be new to you. They include places from A (Andretti) to Z (Zahtila Vineyards, ZD). Stretching from Napa to Calistoga, there are iconic names like Joseph Phelps, Stags Leap Cellars and Raymond, and there is newcomer Black Stallion Winery and the widely known Clos du Val. One, Sterling Vineyards, even has a tram, to give you a birds eye view of the northern half of the valley, while Monticello Vineyards is modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s home in Virginia and the architecture of Chimney Rock is evocative of the original founder’s South African roots. The design of Darioush is in a world of it’s own, as you can see for yourself, even from a distance. Casa Nuestra has their goats and a vintage Lamborghini tractor out back, Dutch Henry (and others) has their resident canine staff and greeters, and Judd’s Hill a small and handsome flock of Rhode Island Red chickens. RustRidge, up in the hills, is famed for both their wines and their equine stock. Then there are Duckhorn Winery and Paraduxx, which are completely different stories. You can sip the sparkling wines of Mumm Napa and try the famous Kosher wines of Hagafen Cellars that have been served at the White House many times. Cliff Lede has a beautiful inner courtyard as well as an art gallery; some, such as Failla Wines, Steltzner and others have their naturally temperature and humidity controlled caves. William Hill Estate, near Silverado Resort (also a member), Rutherford Hill and Signorello Vineyards are known for both their wine and their views of the valley, while Summit Lake Vineyard & Winery sits farther removed, up in Angwin, past and above Conn Creek. Right on the trail sit Pina Cellars, Van der Hayden, William Harrison Vineyards and more. So who did we leave out? Well there is Vincent Arroyo Winery, Baldacci Family Vineyards and Bighorn Cellars for starters. Then be sure to add Silverado Vineyards, Hartwell Vineyards, Rutherford Ranch, and Titus Vineyards, Robinson Family Vineyards and the whimsically christened Midsummer Cellars.

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ANNUAL SILVER PASS WEEKEND November 7 & 8, 2009 Join us at this fabulous semi-annual event along Napa Valley’s Road Less Traveled. There will be special tasting, library releases, barrel sampling, food and more offered to Silver Pass holders. Each participating winery’s offerings will vary. Proceeds from pass sales will be going to the Child Development Centers of the Napa County School District Silverado Resort is offering special rates for Silver Pass Holders. To recieve this rate, mention Silver Pass when making reservations - call 707-257-5588 Groups of 8 or more should call ahead to the participating wineries you would like to visit. Silverado Trail Wineries Association • P.O. Box 3065, Napa, CA 94558 Please drink responsibly designate a driver.

Since this is about discovery, look for Envy Wines and wines from The Terraces, both small producers. And while Omi Farm has a small Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard that produces grapes for local wineries, they also grow seasonal vegetables, fruit and nuts, and raise sheep, rabbits, chickens and Australian Cattle Dogs. Such is the diversity of the Napa Valley and those who live and work here. For more information, go to the association’s comprehensive website, www.silveradotrail.com. On it you can use their map to plan your trip, go direct to member websites, find places to dine and stay, special events throughout the year, coupons, a weather forecast, and a variety of other things to do on your visit. A visit bound to be memorable as you explore this scenic and less traveled road.

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Tasting Room of the Week:

BENNETT LANE WINERY by Michelle J. Baker For Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon lovers in search of that great bottle that won’t break the bank, look no further than Bennett Lane Winery in Calistoga. That’s where you’ll find the Maximus Red Feasting Wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend sourced from prime vineyards along the edge of Napa Valley. Bennett Lane owners Randy and Lisa Lynch set out to make a “feasting” wine that would be easy to match at their dinner table, and came up with Maximus, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. They also wanted a great Cabernet-based blend that people could afford to enjoy on a regular basis, and at $35 retail Maximus is in a league of its own. The current release 2005 Maximus is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 11% Syrah. The idea of the blend is to use Syrah to add a “blue fruit” component to the complex red fruit flavors from the Bordeaux varietals. The result is a rich, decadent and delicious red wine that Wine Spectator gave 90 points and proclaimed an “Outstanding Value.” Since their first release of Maximus, Bennett Lane has added to its lineup Sauvi-

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gnon Blanc, Chardonnay, a white Maximus blend, Cabernet Sauvignon and a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Rob Hunter, whose 20 years of experience in Napa Valley includes stints at Markham, Lyeth, Robert Keenan and most recently Sterling Vineyards, handcrafts the Bennett Lane wines from about 25 acres of estate fruit grown at the winery and the Lynches home in Calistoga. Bennett Lane first opened its door to visitors in the quiet north quarter of Calistoga just three years ago, yet the winery has already accumulated a lifetime’s worth of accolades. You’ll need a scorecard and a sharp pencil for the long list of awards for Bennett Lane’s wines, including Top Value Napa Valley Cabernet and Top Ten Wine of the Year. The 2006 Bennett Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon just earned a 92-point rating in Wine Spectator, giving Bennett Lane a perfect dozen 90-plus point wines in just three years. The Lynches had a very specific charge for their Bennett Lane staff when they opened the tasting room – to be the friendliest winery in the Napa Valley. So at Bennett Lane serious wines are presented by people having serious fun. “Spontaneous” is the word every day at

Bennett Lane, where you might end up in the cellar sampling wine out of barrels one day, or in the “petting” vineyard creating your own grape blend another day. While you’re there, be sure to check out Bennett Lane’s bright yellow #2 racing car that’s often parked in the cellar. Bennett Lane sponsors a car on the NASCAR West circuit, and the winery keeps a surprise on hand for car racing buffs — a fully-equipped Bennett Lane Winery-sponsored car, now retired from the circuit. Bennett Lane offers some unique benefits to its wine club members. Case club members can customize their quarterly case shipments any way they choose. They’ll also include a library wine every once in a while so that customers who missed out on previous highscoring wines can still try them. And Bennett Lane sends a large-format magnum instead of two regular sized bottles in their holiday shipment. Visit Bennett Lane Winery at 3340 Highway 28 in Calistoga. The tasting room is open from 10 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. daily. Bring along a picnic or sandwiches to enjoy with a bottle of red or white “feasting” wine out on Bennett Lane’s patio, or call ahead for a private tour at 1-877-629-6272.

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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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Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort by Michelle J. Baker What could be more relaxing than a stay at the Golden Haven Spa and Resort in Calistoga? Start your days off with a dip in the resort’s hot springs mineral pool, enjoy any of a number of spa treatments Golden Haven offers, and then head out for a day of wine tasting. When you come back to the resort, rest in your newly remodeled, cozy and charming room or relax out on the sun deck; then stroll into downtown Calistoga for dinner. Act now and you can book Golden Haven’s most popular room, the Jacuzzi room, which features a full size whirlpool spa, a luxurious king bed (located a short dive from the whirlpool), vaulted ceilings and

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dressing area. The hot water in the private in-room whirlpool spa, as well as the rest of the resorts baths, showers and pools, is the natural Calistoga hot springs mineral water (cooled to 110 degrees) that has made Calistoga the premier spa destination in wine country. Even if you’re lodging somewhere else, or you live locally, Golden Haven Spa has the perfect spa package for you. Golden Haven proudly specializes in couple spa packages – in fact Golden Haven is one of the few Napa Valley spas where couples can actually enjoy spa treatments side-by-side. Start off your spa day with an immersion mud bath – if you’ve never had one before, it’s an epiphany for all of your senses. The combination of clay, peat and hot springs mineral waters in the mud bath relaxes muscles and joints, detoxifies, and leaves the skin soft and renewed. After your mud bath, shower off, hop in the Jacuzzi for a while and then enjoy a quiet, soothing massage, facial, herbal facial, European body wrap or mineral bath. Feel the stress melt away! Golden Haven also offers many other specials: a Girlfriend Spa Special, perfect for a girls’ weekend away; midweek specials, if your vacation plans bring you to the Napa Valley Monday-Thursday; and Solo Specials, if you want to take in some spa treatments on your own. The Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort is located at 1713 Lake Street in Calistoga, just a few minutes walk to the center of downtown Calistoga’s wine tasting venues, shopping and worldclass restaurants. For more information or to book a reservation, call Golden Haven at (707) 942-8000. Visit them on the web at www.goldenhaven.com.

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O’Brien Estate Winery – A Romantic Dream Come True by Charles Neave As is the case with some wineries – many of them I would guess – romance plays a major part in their creation. A good thing,

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they were grown in and our passion for authentic wines made without artificial techniques. “Only traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices and French oak barrels would be used to allow the wine to fully express its nuances,” added Bart. Their estate vineyards are located in the Oak Knoll area in the southern Napa Valley,

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O’Brien Estate Winery where the climate is ideal for Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines. In this part of the valley the fog burns off early, with the cooling influence of San Pablo Bay helping to moderate peak daytime temperatures. The result is that natural acidity and the more delicate nuances of varietal character are consistently preserved. In fact their soil composition is very similar to that of the world famous Chateau Cheval Blanc vineyards in Pomerol. Today, their roster of wines includes, in addition to two Reserve wines, an Estate Merlot, an Estate Chardonnay, a special, limited production Chardonnay called “Attraction,” a wonderfully rich Bordeaux-style blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot) simply but intriguingly called “Seduction,” and the refreshing “Flirtation” Rosé. At O’Brien it is impossible to break free of the romance, it seems. Of course as with any winery the taste is in the glass, which is why O’Brien offers a variety of tour and tasting options. During the tour you will see how grapes are grown, pruned and harvested in the vineyard before visitors head back to the winery to witness the winemaking process, from crushing grapes to aging the juice in French oak barrels. If you are there during the harvest you may actually be able to see the entire process in action. But no matter the time of year, you are always welcome to bring a picnic lunch, to enjoy with their wines while looking out over the vineyards and the hills beyond. Allin-all a perfect wine country experience.

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west off Highway 29 at the stoplight at Oak Knoll and then take a left onto Solano. Orchard Avenue is the first right; they are half a mile down on the right. The tasting room is open for a variety of tastings and tours by appointment, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. For more information and to make an appointment, go to their website at www.obrienestate.com or call them, (707) 252-8463 – on weekends call (707) 332-3117.

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Winemaker Profile: Summers Winery

IGNACIO BIANCAS By Michelle J. Baker For as many formally educated winemakers as there are in wine country, just as many started out as “cellar rats,” workers who spend their days in the dark confines of the wine cellar dragging around hoses and washing barrels as their initiation into the fine art of making wine. Then there’s someone like Ignacio (Nacho) Blancas, winemaker at Summers Estate Wines, who burned the candle at both ends to learn winemaking and viticulture from inside the cellar, outside in the vineyard and in the classroom. Nacho came to California from Mexico in the late 1980s at the tender age of 17. He worked his first seven years in wine country as an equipment manager at a Napa Valley catering company, where his work often took him to events at wineries. The catering crew would always gather at the end of those events for a meal and some fine wine, and so started Nacho’s interest in wine, especially the pairing of food with wine.

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By 1997, Nacho was doing some part-time vineyard work in Angwin when a mutual friend introduced him to Jim Summers, owner with his wife Beth, of Summers Estate Wines. Jim asked him to come on board as the winery’s cellar master. By the next year, Nacho was immersing himself in viticulture and winemaking classes at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College. In 2001, the Summers promoted Nacho to winemaker and vineyard manager, a tall order for one person. Nacho believes wearing both hats helps him make great wine. “Quality wines are made out of the vineyard.” The Summers own 50 acres of estate vineyards, including 22 acres on their Calistoga property and another 28 acres in Knights Valley, just a few miles up the road and over the border in Sonoma County. Away from the winery, Nacho, a Calistoga resident, enjoys spending time with his wife Josefina and three children, Rosie, Ignacio Jr. and David. His eight-year-old son, Ignacio Jr. is already showing some interest in following in his father’s footsteps. “Once his homework

is done, he likes to come along with me to walk the vineyards,” says Senior, “and he’s almost old enough to start helping out in the cellar.” Nacho also participates in a monthly tasting group with fellow Napa Valley winemakers. The tasting group offers a great opportunity for professional networking, as well as a chance to see how his wines stack up against the competition. “When you taste blind, you can see the difference in the wines more clearly, and sometimes you get ideas on how to do things even better.” Nacho says he’s currently most proud of his Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Charbono. Summers Estate lays claim to being the single largest producer in the world of Charbono, a rare Italian varietal that Nacho makes into an inky, bright and scrumptious wine. Stop by Summers Estate Wines at 1171 Tubbs Lane in Calistoga to try Nacho’s artisan wines. The tasting room is open daily from 10:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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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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ARGER-MARTUCCI by Frances Rivetti There’s nothing more satisfying than the discovery of an authentic boutique family winery experience for a true taste of the original Napa Valley. Nestled conveniently off Highway 29 on Inglewood Avenue, ArgerMartucci’s homey tasting room by the pool fulfills the fine wine requirements of aficionados in search of top-notch wines without the price-popping frills of a luxury estate. “Our recently released 2004 Odyssey Estate Reserve was Double Gold/Best of Show winner in this year’s 2009 California State Fair Wine Competition,” says Anthony Arger, Sales and Marketing Manager and son of the winery’s charismatic winemaker, cardiologist and television cooking show presenter, Dr. Kosta Arger. “Held back until absolutely perfect, and priced at just $49.99 the Odyssey is blowing wine lovers away,” says Arger, who believes that by dialing in the price and not giving way to the temptation of an early release is the key to successful sales and enthused customers. This second-generation guardianship over the Arger-Martucci family-run winery includes Tasting Room Manager, Rich Martucci, son of Rich and Carol Martucci, Kosta and his wife Julie Arger’s business partners and friends.

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Informal tastings in Arger-Martucci’s comfortable, homelike setting – while seated on a bar stool at the kitchen counter or poolside at a patio table – offer an extensive tasting menu that includes the smash-hit Odyssey and another fantastic new release, the 2008 Arger-Martucci Vineyards Iliad – a complement to the proprietary red, boasting elegance and refreshment and harvested from select vineyards in Napa and Mendocino counties. The four aromatic varietals that compose the exotic Iliad are Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Muscat. Total production remains under 5,000 cases for Arger-Martucci wines that are handcrafted with premium fruit from 25 acres of estate vines and primary mountain acreage on Atlas Peak. Distinctive, well-priced wines range from Chardonnay, Saigniee Sauvage and Pinot Noir to Viogner, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Syrah and a limited edition of Dulcinea dessert wine (only six barrels). “Our philosophy and whole approach is to make great wine, hold it back until it is ready to drink and treat guests with personalized care and attention,” says Arger, whose wines Odyssey and Iliad are named as a tribute to his father’s Greek-American heritage. While the younger generation may be charming, knowledgeable and competent in the handling of the day-to-day operations at Arger-Martucci, there is no doubt in Anthony

Arger’s mind that both his father and Rich Martucci are maverick salesmen at heart and when visitors strike it lucky enough to meet the winemaker and his partner on location, cases of wine are snapped up at record speed. “My dad will bring out the library wines, the rare bottles that customers can’t believe their luck to be tasting,” says Vince Martucci, “It’s amazing to watch this pair in action.” Tasting wine at Arger-Martucci quite naturally leads to plentiful questions of perfect pairings. A winemaker renowned for his culinary expertise adds a novel angle to tasting room talk. Arger’s cooking show, Doctor Kosta and Dave, currently airs in the Reno, Nevada market and is soon to be featured on the PBS show Good Food, Good Wine and tips on Good Health. With a combined quarter century of experience in the Napa Valley, friendly and informative staff are happy to share their knowledge while walking guests through a “Winemaker’s Choice,” “Our Favorites,” “Simple and Sweet,” “The Classics,” or “Big Red” selection on the menu. Visit Arger-Martucci’s quaint tasting room at 1455 Inglewood Avenue, just south of the town of St. Helena. The tasting room is open to the public seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and private barrel tastings are available by appointment. For more information, call them at (707) 963-4334 or visit their website at www.arger-martucci.com.

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A Conversation with Gina Gallo the better the quality of fruit the vines would produce, in turn improving the quality of the wine. Today we are building on that sustainable approach, whether in the vineyard, the winery or the community.

WCTW: What's your favorite wine to make? Gina: Every grape, every wine, has its own particular charm. Pinot Noir is such a lovely, delicate grape and such an expressive wine. Chardonnay can be creamy or flinty, depending on what the vineyards give you and your particular vision for the wine. Cabernet has all that structure and character. Merlot can be a wonderful thing, too, a real wine lover’s wine with both big fruit and finesse. WCTW: What are you most proud of? Gina: What I am most proud of is the people who help make the wine – our teams of winegrowers and winemakers, our extended family who have helped us make these wines over the years and generations. I try not to get too fixed on any particular bottle – it’s the journey that matters most to me. I admit I get a real kick out of it when people enjoy the wines, so I guess I’m proud of that, of the pleasure and appreciation that the wines inspire. WCTW: What do you for fun away from winemaking?

It’s the busiest time of year for Gina Gallo, Winemaker for Gallo Family Vineyards premium winery in Healdsburg. Grape harvest is in full swing in Sonoma County, and Gina is on-call around the clock until the last grapes are off the vine and in the cellar. Recently, Gina took time to field some questions from Wine Country This Week contributing writer Michelle J. Baker.

WCTW: How young were you when you were introduced to winemaking? Gina: The home where I was raised sits in the middle of a vineyard, so I learned about the farming side of winemaking first. As a little girl I listened to my family talk about making wine at the dinner table, and I remember visiting our winery with my father long before I understood what was happening there. I guess I was around seven or eight when I began to connect the dots that led from my vineyard home to the winery down the road.

WCTW: Is there a “First Lesson” you remember regarding winemaking? Gina: One of the most memorable lessons I had from my grandfather, Julio Gallo, came from his love for the land. He always promoted sustainability; give back to the land, take care of the land and it will give back two-fold. He always said the quality of the vineyard sets the quality of the wine. He meant the better we cared for the vineyard,

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Gina: I love to be outdoors, on foot, on a bike, on horseback. I cook and read about cooking. I visit other places where great wine is made. And family is a big part of my life – sharing our lives, sharing the past, planning for the future and living in the moment. WCTW: How did the Winemaker’s Signature Series come about? Gina: In our vineyards around Sonoma County, we have these little “jewels” - small blocks of vines of different varieties that give us exceptional results. We don’t have enough to make wine for broad release, so we call those “Winemaker’s Signature” wines because they are more personal, what you might call hand-madewines. The signature is our way of expressing that personal touch. You can taste many of Gina’s wines, including the Winemaker’s Signature Series, at the Gallo Family Vineyards tasting room. It’s located in charming downtown Healdsburg at 320 Center Street and they are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (707) 433-2458 or go to www.gallofamily.com.

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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.

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A Full-Immersion Weekend of Pinot Noir Nearly 100 small-production artisanal Pinot Noir producers will join hundreds of serious Pinot Noir fanatics at the 2009 Pinot on the River Festival, held October 22-25 at various venues in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. Pinot On The River is a full-immersion weekend of Pinot Noir, featuring a full program of in-depth tastings and seminars, vineyard tours and sumptuous food. Sit with the winemakers and other Pinot-loving consumers as we focus on highly-allocated, limited production West Coast Pinot Noirs. From Friday’s kickoff dinner to a Saturday of intimate Pinot seminars and tastings all the way through Sunday’s “Pinot Noir Grand Tasting,” if you love Pinot Noir, it’s a weekend you must not miss. Tickets are on sale now for both the full weekend and for the Sunday tasting only. For more information, visit the website at www.pinotfestival.com, call (707) 922-1096 or email [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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Tasting Room of the Week:

SAUSAL WINERY by Sue Straight, The Wine Wench Delicious old vine Zinfandel, well respected long-time Healdsburg grape farming family, comfortable tasting room and purring kitties. That’s what comes to mind when I think about Sausal Winery. It is a place where you can shake the work week off of your shoulders and slide into a happy, homey, tasty groove. Sausal’s oldest vines date back to at least 1877 and the Demostene family’s winemaking history goes back almost as far. In these days of corporate-run wineries and new wineries cropping up like mushrooms, that’s a rare thing, indeed. Sausal Winery is located just outside of Healdsburg in the Alexander Valley, just around the bend from the Jimtown Store (take my word on this one – stop there for lunch. Don’t miss the Jimtown store!). When you pull off of Highway 128 and drive down the driveway surrounded by old vine Zinfandel, you might just sigh with relief. This is a beautiful, peaceful place. The rustic, woody tasting room is surrounded by manicured lawns, bees buzz drowsily in the bushes and a grape arbor shaded picnic ground

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invites you to sit down and stay a while. Once inside the tasting room, the peaceful, comfortable vibe continues. You are greeted by smiling, friendly, knowledgeable staff and there very well could be a Demostene family member around to chat with. And there is usually a cat or two (Sophie & Gypsy) to pet. The tasting room is stocked with logoed clothing items, dipping sauces, chocolate truffles and really cool glasswork from a local artist. For the cat lover, there is the “kitty corner,” which is stocked with a variety of feline-oriented gift items. This is a red wine lover’s paradise. There is

not a sip of white wine to be found on the property. Sausal produces about eight to ten thousand cases per year and they do it all from their estate-grown Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese grapes. There is no charge for tasting and there are usually five wines on the menu every day. I tasted everything (I really love my job!) and my favorites were: 2006 Century Vines Zinfandel, $40 – Wow! What a big mouthful of yum! Mouthwatering aromas of blackberry pie, mocha and peppery spice lure the taster into a luscious mouthful of consistent flavors, which linger through the finish. 2006 Purrfect Petite, $15 – When they say “purrfect,” they aren’t kidding! This wine is absolutely delicious and a total steal at $15! Dark chocolate, vanilla, plum, orange peel with a twist of black pepper abound in the nose and in the big, plush mouth! Sausal Winery is located at 7370 Highway 128. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 1800-500-2285 or visit the website at www.sausalwinery.com.

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OCTOBER 9 – 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 OCTOBER 9, 10, 16, 17, 24, 25 – Seasons After Hours – Ferrari Carano's Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique – Learn, taste, sample, sip and swirl. RSVP 707-431-2222 OCTOBER 10 – Sonoma County Wine Pioneers Series – Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, at Dry Creek Kitchen –interactive wine tastings, 3-course dinner, $65, www.hotelhealdsburg.com, RSVP 707-431-0330 OCTOBER 10 – 6th Annual Healdsburg Crush Festival – St. John the Baptist Catholic School Winemakers discuss season, pour hard to find wines, $60, www.healdsburgcrushfestival.org, 707-433-2758 OCTOBER 10, 17 – Ranger Guided Bird Walks – Lake Sonoma, 9am, call 707-431-4535 OCTOBER 10 & 11 – Cloverdale’s 150th Anniversary Celebration and History Center Dedication – Parade, BBQ, activities, music and dance, www.cloverdalehistoricalsociety.org or 707-894-2067 OCTOBER 11 – Wine Country Marathon – www.winecountrymarathon.com or call 707-888-6256 OCTOBER 18 – Say Cheese! – Wine and Food Pairing – Lambert Bridge Winery, 5 wines paired with 5 cheeses from professional fromagiers, 3-4:30pm, www.lambertbridge.com or call 707-431-4670 OCTOBER 23-25 – Pinot on the River – Full-immersion weekend of Pinot Noir, featuring a full program of in-depth tastings and seminars, vineyard tours and sumptuous food, www.pinotontheriver.com OCTOBER 24 – 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

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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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New Chef Appointed at Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room Chef Max Porter-Elliott Introduces Harvest 2009 Pairing Menu at Ground-Breaking Food and Wine Pairing Wine Country Destination Jeffrey H. Mayo recently announced the appointment of Max Porter-Elliott to the position of Executive Chef at the Mayo Family Winery’s Reserve Room in Sonoma Valley. Porter-Elliott will oversee menu development, the kitchen and operations at the groundbreaking wine and food pairing tasting room. His first menu of seven food and wine pairings is now being served to Reserve Room visitors. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Max intends to continue the Reserve Room’s tradition of spotlighting seasonal ingredients and eclectic food styling at the tasting room the Wall Street Journal described as “Awesome … and the best deal in wine country.” Porter-Elliott brings with him extensive culinary experience including his most recent post as Chef at Buttermilk Falls in Milton, New York and as an intern at the famed Le Bernardin in New York City. His wine experience extends to working the Millbrook Vineyards tasting room in Millbrook, New York and as a retail wine consultant also. “My intent is to continue the Mayo Family Reserve Room tradition of utilizing local, seasonal ingredients to put creative food and wine pairings in front of our guests and give them a different kind of wine country tasting room experience,” says Porter-Elliott. “But I also look forward to introducing cutting edge approaches such as molecular gastronomy to the Reserve Room where guest have come to expect a unique food and wine experience.” The Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room in Kenwood, California was the first sit-down, food and wine pairing tasting room experience in Sonoma County when it opened in 2005. Guests are presented with seven Mayo Family single-vineyard reserve wines, each matched with a food pairing. Reservations are suggested and the food and wine pairing usually an hour. The cost is $35 per person. Mayo Family Winery was founded in 1990 by Henry and Diane Mayo, long-time residents of Sonoma Valley. The winery focuses on producing small-batch, single-vineyard bottlings from estate vineyards and other local vineyards. It also has a tasting room in Glen Ellen, ten minutes from the Reserve room.

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Porter-Elliott has already introduced his first pairings menu as Executive Chef. His “Harvest 2009 Menu” consists of: • Butter poached Loch Duart salmon with yuzu zest 2007 Chardonnay, Laurel Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, “ReserveEstate Bottled” • Kendall farms creme fraiche crab cake with candied violet 2007 Viognier, Saralee's Vineyard, Russian River Valley • Cherry almond empenada with seared chanterelle 2006 Pinot Noir, La Cruz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast “Reserve” • Shaved chicken breast with smoked heirloom tomato salsa cruda 2006 Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard, Russian River Valley, “Old Vines” • Duck confit ravioli with Fig and Hare Hollow balsamic drizzle 2006 Petite Sirah, Sodini Vineyard, Russian River Valley, “Old Vines” • Niman ranch skewer with molé spiced shell 2005 Cabernet Franc, Los Chamizal Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, “Reserve” • Pumpkin souffle with macadamia nut and spiced whipped cream 2008 Gewurztraminer, Kunde Ranch Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, “Reserve” The Mayo Family Reserve Room is located at 9200 Sonoma Highway in the village of Kenwood in Sonoma Valley. Open Daily 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Reserve Room reservations can be made by calling (707) 833-5504.

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

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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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Wente Vineyards Hosts October Events The beauty of the fall season awaits in Livermore Valley wine country, making this a spectacular time to visit Wente Vineyards for sustainably farmed, estate grown wines, locavore dining and championship golfing. This month, fifth generation winemaker Karl Wente will host a bi-annual winemaker dinner on Thursday, October 29th featuring gourmet four course dining with wine pairings. Karl invites guests to hear the stories behind Wente Vineyards wines, and how he pairs them with cuisine from Executive Chef Arthur Wall. Also this month, visitors to the Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room will have the opportunity to taste sustainably farmed, estate grown wines in the presence of a mixed media art exhibition. The

work of Edmee Keele & Marge Huffman will be on display this month, and art and wine enthusiasts are invited to a reception with the artists on Sunday, October 11th from 1 to 3 p.m.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS FROM WENTE VINEYARDS Wine Cave Tasting Experience Come experience the historic Wente Vineyards caves for a sitdown wine tasting experience. Lasting about an hour, guests will be served a special selection of small-lot wines available only at the winery and artisan cheese pairings. The Wine Cave Tasting Experience is offered for $30 to guests on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. Reservations are required; call (925) 456-2405.

2nd Annual Muestra de Arte at Murrieta’s Well On Saturday, October 17th from 12pm to 5pm, come view fine art and taste artisan cheeses and wines at Murrieta’s Well. The event is offered complimentary for Silver Spur members, and to the public for $10.Murrieta’s Well is located at 3005 Mines Road in Livermore Valley, CA.

Buon Appetito Wednesdays at Tamás Estates On Wednesday, October 14th from 4 to 7 p.m., Tamás Estates will host Buon Appetito Wednesdays, inviting guests to a wine and appetizer pairing in the tasting room. Salute Club Members are complimentary guests and the event is offered to the public for $10. Tamás Estates is located at 5489 Tesla Road in Livermore.

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THE FIRST SIP Lodi Wine Weekend Lodi Wine Country vintners are inviting wine enthusiasts to enjoy the fruits of their labor at “The First Sip – Celebrating Lodi’s New Vintage” on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15. Attendees will enjoy mingling with the winemakers as they unveil the new 2009 wines with barrel sampling, blending seminars, cellar tours, live entertainment, a host of educational activities and tempting culinary delights. More than 40 Lodi wineries will open their doors for this fall wine festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visit the website for detailed information on the activities of each winery. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Guests will receive a commemorative tasting glass, event map and admission to all participating wineries. Tickets can be purchased at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, (209) 365-0621, www.firstsiplodi.com or www.lodiwine.com. Tickets can also be purchased at each participating winery the day of the event. There is no charge for designated drivers. All tickets are non-refundable. The Lodi wine region produces more than 60 grape varieties, from the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to exciting new ones such as Vermentino and Tempranillo. The appellation has experienced exponential growth since the early 1990s, with over 75 wineries now bringing international attention to the local industry.

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DISCOVER LODI! “Discover Lodi!” the 4,000- square-foot facility is located on property owned by Wine and Roses Country Inn at the northwest corner of Turner and Lower Sacramento roads in Lodi. The eye-catching design by Lesovsky-Donaldson Architects of Stockton has the look of an old winery and features an impressive three-story stone tower visible from all approaches to the property. It contains the winegrape commission offices, state of the art wine and viticulture educational displays, a conference room, and a “cellar room” for entertaining and special events, such as wine dinners. Wine-related memorabilia, books and apparel are available for sale. Offices for the Lodi Conference and Visitor Bureau are also on site. The Discover Lodi! center provides the opportunity to highlight the many outstanding tourist attractions in the Lodi area.

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Aftershock: 20 Years After the Loma Prieta Earthquake By Denise Ward SPECIAL FOR THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION

The Loma Prieta earthquake, also known as the “World Series Quake,” was a major earthquake that caused 63 deaths, 3,757 injuries, and an estimated $6-10 billion in property loss. It was the largest earthquake to occur on the San Andreas Fault since the “Great San Francisco Earthquake” in April 1906. The earthquake, which lasted 15-20 seconds, had a magnature of 6.9.The epicenter was in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, about 16 kilometers northeast of Santa Cruz and about seven kilometers south of Loma Prieta Mountains, California. As we approach the 20th anniversary of this catastrophic event, many winemakers in the Santa Cruz Mountains shared their stories of that day, and recalled them as vividly as if the earthquake had occurred just yesterday.

Marty Bargetto – Bargetto Winery Bargetto was the “host” winery for producing and bottling the Epicenter Cuvees; both the Chardonnay in 1989 and a Pinot Noir that was produced the following year. The effort generated $10,000 in proceeds for the Greater Santa Cruz County Community Foundation. 175 cases of the Chardonnay were produced and 275 cases of the Pinot Noir. As far as the winery was concerned, they lost 3000 gallons of white wine when a tank door seal ruptured. “The winemaking team could do nothing but watch it flow into the drain,” remembered Martin Bargetto. “Tens of cases of bottled inventory smashed onto the floor of the tasting room from the storage bins above the bar.” Luckily, no one was injured in all the commotion.

Val Ahlgren – Ahlgren Vineyard “The World Series” saved a lot of winemakers!” according to Val Ahlgren. The Oakland As were playing the San Francisco Giants in the third game of the World Series at Candlestick Park. At that time Val was spending a lot of time doing cellar work. They were in the middle of crush and there was a lot of wine fermenting in barrels. Her husband, Dexter, was working as a freelance civil engineer. They had arranged a “date” in front of the television to watch the game at 5 p.m.

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As they had just sat down for an evening of relaxation, suddenly the earthquake occurred, the T.V. fell and everything that could break, in the house, did! They were producing wine below the house at that time and when they took a look below all of the wine barrels were down. Barrels that had been filled with Chardonnay and Semillon had rolled every which way and wine was pouring out everywhere. Val recalled that the smell was “fabulous”!

Jeff Emery-Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard was located just two to three miles from the epicenter, as the crow flies, at their Jarvis Road location. They had their last wine of the year and were in the middle of a big blending of their ’87 Cabernet. There was also an ’89 Cabernet fermenting and scheduled to be pressed on October 18th. (That never happened!) Jeff’s helper at the vineyard, Luis Martinez, had started his work day earlier than usual in order to depart in time to watch the World Series. The owner, Ken Burnap was heading off for a vacation in Mexico. That left Jeff, who is not a sports fan, alone at the winery. Suddenly, the earthquake hit and knocked him right off of his feet. There was an incredible amount of movement and the ground was rolling and buckling. The barrels all fell from the wooden racks, but stayed surprisingly intact although wine was leaking from the barrels where the bungs had popped. As he looked out over the summit he could see eight to ten fires breaking out which was a pretty frightening scene. Jeff had planned to press a 1989 Bates Ranch Cabernet the following day, which obviously didn’t happen due to lack of electricity. It was pressed about 10 days later, and Jeff has some bottles in his library that will be opened in his tasting room to commemorate the earthquake. He describes it as “a very big and complex Cab; one of the best we’ve every produced.”

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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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Tasting Room of the Week:

COOPER-GARROD ESTATE VINEYARDS

by Charles Neave Where to start? The horses (at times, close to 200), the history of the land (apricot and prune orchards, for the most part), the history of the people involved (a test pilot, a foreign service professional, farmers, winemakers) ... actually it needs to be all of the above, since they are forever intertwined. Take the tasting room setting as a good example. Out back is a covered riding ring, which is new. Solar panels and other “green” technology, also new. Stables and riding rings, old and new. There are the vineyards beyond and on pretty much all sides. Sort of new, but not really; much of the land they are on were once the orchards or early vineyards. Then there is the tasting room, called the Fruit House, a well-worn pale green wooden building which was built in 1922 and used to house end-of-harvest parties. Next to it, where barrels sometimes sit, was the spot where fruit was readied for drying (look closely at the concrete floor and you still see the tracks carts rode on). The next building

over is the barrel room and right behind the Fruit House are tanks and other modern winemaking equipment. It seems that every time you put a foot in one era, you find your next step lands you in another, all the way back to 1893 when the Garrod family purchased the land. All-in-all, it is a delightful journey. But you are there to try the wines and perhaps take an Eco Tour (call for dates and times) where you will hear about organic farming. But it is still about the wines. To that end, head up a couple of steps onto the porch, then into the wood-floored tasting room with the 40 foot bar surrounded by cases of wine, and memorabilia that ranges from open cases and old fruit box labels to photos of NASA test pilot and winery founder George Cooper. (His son Bill says, “My sister says this is one of Dad’s projects that got out of hand.”) The wines made from the estate fruit run the gamut of varietals, from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Syrah and, for the first time, a little bit of

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Pinot Noir. Some of it goes into some pretty creative blends, most stand as classics, and this year they are introducing their Test Pilot Red Blend (be sure to take a look at the back label as you sip the wine). Annual production hovers right around 2,800 cases. Bill Cooper is the winemaker now, as well as keeping an eye on a few hundred other things as well. Just imagine a three ring circus where the horses take all the animal roles and where they serve awfully good wine. “We have a wonderful, wonderful staff here,” he says with a smile. “They have a great time and they make sure our visitors do, too.” And when all is said and done, what more could you ask for on a winery visit? The Fruit House tasting room at CooperGarrod is open weekdays from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are a variety of tours, so it is best to check their website at www.cgv.com or give them a call at (408) 867-7116. They’re located at 22645 Garrod Road in Saratoga, less than an hour from San Francisco, or half that from San Jose.

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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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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS NAPA VALLEY

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

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

Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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 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 « 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 Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 « 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 10-5:30

Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment only

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

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

Open daily 10-4

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

Open by appointment only Open by appointment only

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

Open daily by appointment

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

Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5

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 daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 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 Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233

Open Mon-Sat 10-5

« CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445

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

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 9-4

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

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

Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 « FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area

Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600

« 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

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

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

Mon-Sat 10-6

Open daily 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4

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

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

Open daily 10-4 Open by appointment only

Open daily by appointment only 11-4

« 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 By appointment 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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« 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 10-5

« 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

Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444

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

Open daily 10-6

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

« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Gift Items, Picnic Area

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only 10-3

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

« FLORA SPRINGS WINERY – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723

Open daily 9:30-4:30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310

Open Thu-Sun 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030

Open by appointment only

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

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

Mi Sueno– tasted at Vintner’s Collective, 1245 Main St., Napa; 707 258-6358

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5:30

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

« PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Children & Pets OK Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

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

« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

Open by appointment

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

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

Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442

Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Open by appointment Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Daily 10-5 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4

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

Open daily by appointment 9-5

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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

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

Open daily by appointment 10-4

Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504

Open daily 10-4:30

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

« O’BRIEN ESTATE – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463

Mon-Sat by appointment

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Open by appointment

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment

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

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

Open by appointment only

Call for information; 707 226-2348

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

Open by appointment

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

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

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 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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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

Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment

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 daily 10-5 Open daily 11-7

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770

Open Mon-Sun 9-4 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 9-6

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open daily 10-6

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open by appointment

Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485

St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 « STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena

Open daily 10-5 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-4:30 Open Wed-Sat 11-7

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

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

Open daily 11-5

« 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 Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 « TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa/ 707 265-9600

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Open by appointment 10:30-4:30

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment

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

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only

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

Open 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 by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4

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

Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

Open Mon-Fri 9-5

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046

Open daily 11-7

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 Open by appointment

Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30

Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6

« 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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Open by appt. 11-4

THE CAVE WINE BAR & ARTISAN TASTING ROOM 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.

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

Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6

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

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

Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 800-838-4306 Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967

Open by appointment only

Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 688-1174

Tours & tasting by appointment only

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

Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6

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

« 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

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

« ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188

Open daily 11-55

Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177

Open daily 11am-6pm

Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5

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

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

Open daily 11-6 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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 « ARTESA –1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed

Open daily 10-5

Artiste Winery – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Banyon – poured at Downtown Wine, 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337

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

« 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

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

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

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

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

Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 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

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

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

Open daily 11-6

Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Open daily 10:30-5

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

Fri-Mon 11-4

Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Thu by appt

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

Open daily 10:30-5

« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK « DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Art Exhibits, Tours Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378

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

Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

« DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200

Open daily 11-6, Tue 2-6

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

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

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Open daily 11am-6pm

Open daily 10-4

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.

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

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

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

Open daily 11-5 Thur-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7

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

Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 10-4:30

Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 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

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

Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463

Daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4

Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

Thu-Mon 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 12-5

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

Open by appointment only

Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091

Open daily 10:30-5:30

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt

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

Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444

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

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

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 10-4

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11:30-9

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

« 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 10-5

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

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

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Fri-Sun 11-4

Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Francis Ford Coppola 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462

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

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

Thur-Sun 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

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

Open daily 10-6

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 Sustainable Vines...Exceptional Wines! Stop by J. Rickards Winery Tuesdays-Saturdays (11am-4pm) for a complimentary tasting of our wines, which include estate-grown Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Take the Canyon Road exit from Hwy 101 at Geyserville. We’re 2.5 miles north on Chianti Road. For more information or a tour call 707-758-3441.

24505 Chianti Rd Cloverdale, CA 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 10-5:30

Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319

Open daily 11-5

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700

Open daily 11-4 by appt Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Sat Sun 11-4

Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500

Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5

« 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

« 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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7 Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily by appointment

Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) 23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980 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 – 1451 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 5353 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

La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

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

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

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

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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS 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

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

Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3

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

« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Open daily 10-5 Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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 11-4:30

Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)

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

Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-4

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 « MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321

Open daily 10:30-4:30

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

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

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

Open daily 10:30-6:30

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

Remick Ridge – tasted at Adler Fels, 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131

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 Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 10:30-6

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

Open daily 11-4:30

RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900

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

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

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 11-5

Open daily 11am-6pm

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

Open daily 10:30-6:30

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

Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

Thur-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed 4-6

Open by appointment only

Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4

Mayo Family Winery – 13101 Arnold Drive @ Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-4:30

Open daily 10-5

Open by appointment only

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

MacLeod Family Vnyd – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-4 Open by appointment only

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-6

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

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

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

Open daily 11-5

Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100

10:30-4:30

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134 Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822

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Limited tours, call ahead Open daily 10:30-5:30 Open daily 11-6 Open Friday by appointment only Open daily 10-6

Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305

Open daily 11-6 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569

Thur-Sun 12-6 Open daily 11-4:30

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428

Open Thu-Mon 10-4

« 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

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Thur-Sun 10-5

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

Open daily 11:30-4:30

Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888

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

Open daily 11am-6pm

Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545

Open daily 11-5

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

« 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

Open daily11-5

Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 10-5

Mon-Sat 10-5

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

Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30

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

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

Daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

« 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

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

Open daily 10–5

Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Thur-Mon 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 11-7

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

By appointment daily 10-3 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Open daily 11-5:30

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

Open by appointment only

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

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

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

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

10-5 by appt

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

11-6 Wed-Mon, Tue seasonal

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

Sat 12-5

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

Open daily 10:30-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 9-5

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 10:30-5

Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30 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

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 « 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

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

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

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

Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.

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

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

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

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

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

Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977

Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667

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Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5

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

Open daily 12-close Open by appointment only

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

Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 « COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours

Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Some Sat, call for appointment

« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986

Tue-Sun 12-6

Open by appointment only

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

Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5

« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823

Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552

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

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

Open daily 12-5

Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638

Open daily 12-5

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

« 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

« 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

Thu-Mon 12-5 Open daily 11-5 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 Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533

Open daily 11-5

Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley 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

Tue-Sun 10-5

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

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Open by appointment only

Open by appointment only

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

Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821

Thu-Sun 12-5 Open daily 12-5

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

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

Open daily 9-5

Sat12-4 by appointment

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

Silver Mountain – off Old San Jose-Soquel Rd Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278

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

Open by appointment only

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

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

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5 Thur-Mon 11- 6 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6 Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5

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

Special events & by appointment

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

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

Special events & by appointment

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

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

Special events & by appointment

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

Open daily 12-5

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

Wed-Sun 11-5

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

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

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

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

Open daily 11-5

Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30 Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646

Mon-Sat 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 11-6

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 Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149

Open daily 10-6 Open daily 11-6 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5

Mon-Fri by appointment only

Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4

Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-6569463

Open daily 11-7

Open by appointment only

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

Open daily 11-5

River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242

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Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Wed-Sun 12-5:30

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

Open daily , call for hours

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« Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week

Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900

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

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

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

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

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 « HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398

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

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

Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5

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

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

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 Ell River Rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 WINE (9463) Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911

Thu-Mon 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-5 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5

McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463

Open daily 10-5

McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582

Open daily10-5

Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO

Open by appointment only

Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686

Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

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 Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Thu-Mon 11-4:30

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

Open daily 10-5

Open daily 10-5

Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257

Open by appointment

Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155

Open daily 11-5

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Wed-Mon 10-6

Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920

Open by appointment only

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

Mon-Sat 12-5

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

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

Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment

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

Open daily 11-4

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

Open daily 10-5

Greenwood Ridge 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.

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

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

Open by appointment only

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

Open by appointment only

Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 « ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Open daily 10-5 Win 11-5, Sum 11-6 Open Daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10-5

Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201

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

Open daily 10-5

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

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

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

Open 12-5 by appointment

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

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Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Open daily 11-5 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment

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

Mon-Sat 12-4

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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131

Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-4:30

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

Open daily 11-6:30

Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320

Fri-Sun 12-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Thu-Mon 12-4:30

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

Open by appointment

Sat-Sun 12-4

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

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

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

Fri-Sun 12-4:30

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

Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)

Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505

Open daily 11-4:30

Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115

Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

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

Thu-Sun 11-5

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

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

Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595

Fri-Sun 12-5

Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

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 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014

« 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

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

d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Thu-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

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

Thu-Sun 12-6

Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500

La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton

Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697

Open daily 11-5

Weekends 12-4:30

Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209365-7575

Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5

Grand Amis – 115 North School Street Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE

Tue-Sun 11-5

Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900

McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214

Open daily 9-5:30

Open daily 12-4

Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment

Fri-Sun 1-5 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5 Thu-Sun 12-5

Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763

Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5

Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482

Open daily 12-4

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30

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

Wed-Mon 12-5

Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871

LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780

Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744

Tue-Sun 11-5 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6

Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8

Open by appointment only

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

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

Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767

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

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

Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463

Open daily 10-5

Sat-Sun 12:30-5

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

Thu-Sun 12-4:30

Wed-Sun 11-5:30

M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071

Fri-Sun 11-5

Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440

Open daily 12-4:30

Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380

Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Open daily 12-4:30

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

Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

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

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

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

Sat-Sun 12-5

Old Lockeford Winery – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-9770

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910

Sat-Sun 12-5

Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

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

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

Open daily 9:30-5

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

Fri-Sun 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

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

Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE

Sat-Sun 12-4

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

Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467

Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only

St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646

Open by appointment only

St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202

Fri-Sun 11-5

Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314

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

The Coliseum – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733

Wed, Thu, Sun 11-5, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6

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

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

Open daily 11-6

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

Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942

Open daily 10-4:30

Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800

Open daily 10-5

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

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

Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005

Fri-Mon 10:30-5 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4

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

vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751

Sat-Sun 12-5

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

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

Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

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

Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6

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

Sat-Sun 1-5

Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463

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

Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800

AMADOR COUNTY

French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022

Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150

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

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

Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays

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

Fri-Sun 12-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299

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 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5

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

Open daily 11-5

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

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

Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766

Open daily 10-5 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 Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436

Open daily 11-5 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Open daily 11-5

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

Fri-Sun 11-4:30

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

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

Open daily 10-5

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

Open daily 10:30-5:30

Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117

Fri-Mon 11-4

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

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

Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696

Fri-Sun 11-5

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

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

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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

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

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

Fri-Sun 12-5 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 Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119

Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8 Fri-Sun 11-5:30

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