Roseville Granite Bay Living - Fall - 2008

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Shopping at its Finest Editor Susan Belknap

When it comes to high-end retail, Roseville, Granite Bay have it all Page 10

Advertising Director Lu Wagner Manager, layout, design and production Paul Cambra Creative Director and Cover Design Bill Krawczyk

‘Tis the Season for Decor Red and Green are out, bright and bold are in Page 16

Photography Ashley Baer Preston Belknap

Creating a Better Space Contributors Susan Belknap Lauren Weber Megan Wood

Update your home, both inside and out Page 20

Getting Away Close to Home Stay-cations in Placer County and just beyond Page 28

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The Canopy Plaza at Quarry Ponds Town Center in Granite Bay is the focal point for locals to gather and socialize. Facing page, Fountains at Roseville. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY BAER/ GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

ocal shoppers can heave a sigh of relief as centers like Fountains at Roseville and Quarry Ponds Town Center in Granite Bay have popped up and the Westfield Galleria at Roseville expands, providing a plethora of new stores for holiday shopping.

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With Fountains at Roseville’s opening a few months ago residents can shop ‘til they drop at big-name stores like Anthropologie and Sur La Table as well as locally owned favorites Serendipity and Big Spoon Yogurt. The highly anticipated Whole Foods Market recently joined the ranks and the crowds have followed. “People have been waiting for a Whole Foods in this area for a long time,” said Fountains property manager Janet Young. “We’re very excited to have this great addition.” Smith & Hawken has also recently opened its flagship store, the first in the Sacramento region, now offering Roseville shoppers unique, beautiful patio furniture straight from the showroom whereas before, ordering from the catalog was the only option.

In addition to a new design concept, Smith & Hawken is introducing a live outdoor nursery for landscaping and gardening projects. For the Carrie Bradshaw of the family, massive shoe warehouse DSW is any shoe addict’s mecca for the latest styles and trends in fancy footwear. While you’ll be hard pressed to find a pair of Manolos, DSW rarely has less than 30,000 pairs of shoes in more than 2,000 different styles from big-name brands like Steve Madden, Marc Jacobs and Stuart Weitzman. In addition to the spectacular array of clothing boutiques, home furnishing and specialty stores, Fountains at Roseville is home to some of the newest restaurants in town. The Counter, a build-your-own hamburger joint which was slated to open Nov. 10, boasts more than 300,000 differ-

ent combinations of hamburgers in a modern, industrial environment. Coming this spring to the Fountains is San Francisco favorite Boudin SF restaurant. Famous for its sourdough bread, and delicious clam chowder in a bread bowl, Boudin continues to bring fresh-baked bread and homemade soups to the table that have been tradition for more than 150 years. After dinner, head to Miabella Gelato for handmade gelato, sorbettos and Italian sodas in an authentic Italian gelateria-inspired café. Enjoy your dessert watching the Center Court fountain show choreographed to music and lighting or cozy up around the fire pit for romantic ambiance that is worth leaving home for. Continued on page 12 Roseville/Granite Bay Living 2008

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hough Quarry Ponds has been open since 2007, this shopping sanctuary is for those looking for the more low-key relaxing shopping experience. This semi-circle of shops, boutiques, restaurants and services allows for a more efficient shopping experience. “I wanted it to be like a one stop, get what you need, hassle-free shopping environment,” said property owner Lisa Powers, whose favorite amenities include the Market Hall, a truly European-inspired shopping experience sure to please the most finicky of foodies. “I’ve found that a lot of people are tired of the huge stores with the same products. Today’s shopper is looking for more unique items that are found in smaller, more hometown stores,” Powers said. Silver Spoon, a children’s boutique, is a perfect example of a hometownfeeling store. The store carries both large European and American brand names such as Deux par Deux, Baby Lu Lu and Charlie Rocket as well as several Sacramento-based lines like Hip Chick, Ga Ga Girl and Sassie Pants owned by Sacramento area “mom-preneurs.” The Clay Corner is the hot spot for unique gift giving or for worldly home souvenirs without needing to update your passport. Specializing in imported pottery from around the world, those looking to add some culture to their home décor need not look further. With authentic designs from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Mexico The Clay Corner specializes in keeping the art of these cultures alive and well in the homes of Roseville and Granite Bay. Continued on page 14

Quarry Ponds Town Center, an upscale commercial development, overlooks a picturesque 6-acre pond in Granite Bay. PHOTO BY ASHLEY BAER/GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

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The Westfield Galleria at Roseville recently underwent a major expansion to increase shopping choices for area residents. GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE FILE PHOTO

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hase one of the Galleria mall in Roseville is scheduled to unveil Nov.13. Swedish import H&M will open its first store in the Sacramento region. New this November H&M will feature a special collaboration collection from designer

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Commes des Garcons. For the green goddess, Lush, a United Kingdom brand popular for their organic, handmade and economically responsible bath products and cosmetics, is also opening its first store in the Sacramento region. Lush’s products are never tested on animals as the company is based on values that are environmentally friendly.

Their 100-percent vegetarian products include natural ingredients like avocadoes, free-range egg yolks and fresh ginger as well as fruits, herbs and sea salt. With all of these new, fabulous places to shop, there’s no reason why Christmas shopping shouldn’t come first when it comes to holiday preparations. Shoppers, start your engines!

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‘Tis the season for décor By

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Jewel-toned ornaments and candles with greenery help create a festive atmosphere in any home. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY BAER/ GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

here’s nothing quite like the holiday season. Christmas trees, stockings hanging over the fireplace, festive ornaments and all the lights create a magical world of Santa, elves and sugarplum fairies. When friends and family come to visit, there is often a panic to find the time to decorate a home that reflects the magic and joy of the holidays. With the help of a local designer as well as a few retail stores, homeowners are well on their way to being hostess with the mostest. For some, bright, bold, jewel tones are today’s decorating answer to the traditional red and green slump. Plum, goldenrod, cerulean and aqua-colored ornaments for trees tie any home décor together with a hint of festivity and a lot of style. At Design Expo in Roseville, senior designer Cindy Serochi has created a Nutcracker Christmas-themed tree using jewel-toned ornaments and nutcracker ornaments. “This would really work for a home that wants more of a modern elegant feel … the sparkle adds glamour and elegance,” Serochi said. At the Galleria at Roseville, Crate & Barrel features ornaments organized by color and theme to make decorating a tree at a reasonable price easier for stumped homeowners. For the traditional homeowner, red and green are still the go-to colors of the season, but this year they have more of a punch as the colors have been updated to cherry reds and lime or sage greens. “These colors just give off more of a modern, edgy feel than the traditional red and green. They’re brighter and pack more of a punch for home decorating,” said Stacy Reynolds, home store coordinator for Crate & Barrel. Families with small children, or perhaps simply those just young at heart, will adore the whimsical theme that is reminiscent of Dr. Seuss and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The curvy, glittery ornaments add kid-friendly fun to stuffy Christmas trees and in this case, the sparkle adds energy and whimsy. Give your tree the look of glittered pinecones, sugared fruits and feathered bird ornaments, which will bring nature indoors and combine organic décor with simple elegance. “Feathers, birds and peacocks are big in this theme and really stunning on Christmas trees and throughout the home,” Serochi said. To top the tree this year, Serochi suggests using sprays of berries and blossoms or bells tied together instead of the traditional star or angel. For the family who celebrates Hanukkah, there are also many choices for decorating this year. Choose between a modern, silver menorah and an old world, antique-look. Decorate the table with the menorah and silver or gold bead garlands and some of the glimmer pillar and taper candles. For the dinner table, centerpieces of apothecary jars and hurricane candleholders filled with the mirrored mosaic garland, blue marbles or blue and gold ribbon star or starburst ornaments will help make the holiday complete. Continued on page 18 Roseville/Granite Bay Living 2008

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ying your holiday table to the rest of your décor need not be an added source of stress. No matter which theme or color palette you choose, there are many options to make it all complete. “Different sizes and shapes of plates are very popular for dinner tables, you shouldn’t be afraid to mix circles with squares or rectangles it’s actually quite pretty,” Reynolds said. Don’t stop at the dinnerware either, as centerpieces can be easy and add a little extra to the festivities. Fill apothecary jars with candies or ornaments for childlike whimsy and fun. For a more classic elegance fill the center of the table with candles in candleholders of varying sizes, shapes and heights to add drama. Serochi suggests using garlands made of pine needles as a table runner, adding ornaments and floral sprays or pinecones and sugared fruits to continue the nature indoors theme.

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o chop or not to chop? That is the question for many homeowners who have concerns of safety and the environment but still want the perfect Christmas tree and the fresh pine scent that comes along with it. Safety is obviously of primary concern; real trees dry out and die quickly, which could pose a fire hazard when combined with hot Christmas lights. According to Wilma Homsy of California Backyard in Roseville, artificial trees are far safer and more convenient for busy homeowners. “Our trees are extremely life-like because they are modeled after trees found in Tahoe and all over the United States,” Homsy said. Most artificial trees come pre-lit and in two to three sections, making set-up a snap. Another advantage of artificial trees is that they allow the homeowner to get as specific as possible when it comes to size and shape. They are always perfectly formed, without bald spots or thinning needles providing a perfect tree that lasts the holiday season. Of course, one disadvantage of the artificial tree is the absence of the pine fresh aroma that comes with a real tree. Roseville Bath & Body Works store manager Nitika Nitashni directs customers longing to recapture the smell of a real Christmas tree to pine-scented candles, reed diffusers, scented oil wall diffusers and room sprays. Called “The Perfect Christmas,” the tree and evergreen collections of home fragrance items have become increasingly popular among homeowners who have chosen to go the artificial tree route. Pine scented candles, warm oil diffusers and table figurines that hide gel packs that scent the room with the desired fragrance are a good option. Choose from mistletoe, Christmas wreath, balsam and cedar or sparkling pine, to get the exact scent your nose desires. Our favorite? Balsam and cedar.

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appy Holidays and happy decorating!

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Mixing plates of different shapes and sizes adds interest to any table setting.

Alexis Katsilometes of Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay shows off pumpkin soup with glazed pine nuts. (See recipe on next page) PHOTO BY ASHLEY BAER/ GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

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ow that your table’s set, try this tasty soup recipe from Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay for your holiday gathering. Pumpkin Soup with Glazed Pine Nuts Serves 8 guests Ingredients for pumpkin soup: ■ 5 lb. heirloom pumpkin, whole (we recommend Cinderella or French Red pumpkins) ■ 2 yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced ■ 2 quarts chicken broth, or enough to cover ■ 1 bunch sage, tied with butcher’s twine ■ 1 nutmeg, grated with microplane ■ 2/3 cup maple syrup ■ ½ lb butter ■ salt ■ white pepper Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the pumpkins into quarters, remove all seeds and arrange pumpkin pieces in a deep baking dish. Place a thin layer of water in each baking dish and season the pumpkin liberally with salt and white pepper. Cut ¼ lb. butter into small cubes and divide among the pumpkin pieces. Cover the pumpkin and roast in the oven until tender, approximately 45 minutes. Once tender, allow the pumpkin to cool and separate the flesh from the rind. Melt the remaining butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onions and tied sage. Keep covered on low heat until translucent and tender. Add the cooked pumpkin to the onions and cover with hot chicken broth. Using the microplane, grate about ¼ of the nutmeg into the soup. Add the maple syrup and bring to a simmer. Remove the sage bundle from the soup. Season with salt and white pepper to taste and blend for several minutes in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pass through a fine strainer and serve hot.

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Pumpkin soup with glazed pine nuts is the perfect way to warm up a chilly winter day.

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C reating a better space Remodeling – inside and out – has become a popular option for area homeowners By

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Appliances that look like cabinetry are in demand. Facing page, guests enjoy an outdoor party at the Gonzalez home in Granite Bay. GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE FILE PHOTOS

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he weather and the economy are cooling – but the trend of re-working homes to create a personal sanctuary is as hot as ever. According to Mike Jeffers, of Jeffers, Dolan and Dolan Construction in Granite Bay, 80 percent of their business is from people whose homes they’ve remodeled again and again. “Building material prices are as low as they’ve been in 10 years,” Jeffers said. Jeffers said many homes in Roseville and Granite Bay were built in the 1980s or earlier, when a typical kitchen included a peninsula, which separated dining nook and kitchen. “But today, people want to open everything up, like a great room,” Jeffers said. Popular kitchen items include refrigerators and dishwashers that look like cabinetry, wine centers, turntable cupboards with lazy Susans, and pull-outs for items like spice racks, towel racks and cutting boards. “People are really utilizing their space,” Jeffers said. In other areas of the home, flat-screen televisions have become commonplace, as have data systems and security systems that include outdoor cameras. Stone flooring has been in fashion for the last few years, but bamboo floors are new, and have become a popular item. Butcher blocks are coming back in style, replacing granite-covered islands as well. Continued on page 22 Roseville/Granite Bay Living 2008

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ne thing most remodeling homeowners have in common is the desire for healthy and environmentally friendly appliances and materials. “An Electrolux induction cooktop is fast and energy efficient, Jeffers said. “It will cook food in 70 percent of the time.” Front-loading washers and dryers have gained in popularity because they are energy efficient as well. Updating the home pays for itself in the long run. “With kitchens and master baths, you get almost 100 percent of your money back at resale,” Jeffers explained. Updating a home’s interior isn’t the only hot trend. Most Californians love to spend time outdoors year round, and creating a comfortable outdoor living space is important. “People are marketing more to outdoor living, especially here in Northern Continued on page 23

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California where the climate’s good,” said Jerry Williams of Granite Bay Landscape. “They’re wanting to be outdoors more than ever before.” Williams has seen interest in outdoor structures increase substantially in the last several years. There’s a real trend to bring the indoors out, which is creating a market for outdoor barbecues and even full outdoor kitchens. Water features are popular as well. People want rain curtains and waterfalls to go along with their in-ground swimming pools. As for style, Williams said customers in Granite Bay and Roseville are primarily interested in a natural look. Granite and extensive greenery work perfectly to create ponds, creeks, and rock outcroppings. Drought-tolerant plants, as well as foliage that grows well with oaks, or plants that tolerate shade are gaining popularity. Williams’ company motto is “gracious living” and he believes the most important aspect of any home’s outdoor space is that it be a place where the homeowners and their guests can relax and be comfortable. Janet Simkins, nursery manager at Sierra Nursery in Roseville, agrees that plants that do well in the Sacramento region’s hot summer climate are always in demand, and for good reason. “There’s been more concern with drought tolerance,” she said. Plants suited to a Mediterranean climate are ideal for Roseville and Continued on page 24

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Granite Bay as well, and Simkins encourages customers to not only seek out California native plant species, but plants from Europe and Australia as well. As outdoor living areas become more of an entertainment focal point, lawn space is shrinking. “There seems to be a movement to have a lot of concrete, which means people are using more containers to plant,” Simkins said. “It’s clean – less dirt is tracked in to the home, and outdoor kitchens demand it,” she said of the concrete trend. In addition to cheerful gardens, there’s been a real upswing in people wanting to grow their own food, which Simkins attributes to not only the current state of the economy, but also the green movement. “People want their food to be organic and free of pesticides,” she said. Winter vegetables are delicious, and Simkins said November is the perfect month to plant peas, broccoli, cauliflower and several varieties of lettuce greens.

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hen friends and family stop by for a weekend visit, it can be tough to keep them entertained. But with so many visitor-friendly spots within and surrounding Roseville and Granite Bay, guests may be wowed with what the area has to offer. Whether it’s a short drive to the state Capitol, a driving tour through clusters of wineries or exploring two of the nearby lakes – Tahoe and Folsom – guests and residents will be excited to get out and explore.

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et outdoors For the outdoorsy visitors, there’s hiking around Folsom Lake, biking (Roseville and Granite Bay alone are home to countless bike trails) and snow sports at Lake Tahoe and surrounding cities, which are a short scenic drive away. Year round, Folsom Lake caters to adventure-loving people through camping, a 32-mile bike path that reaches Old Sacramento, the Oaks Nature Trail where hikers may see deer, wild turkeys and fox and boat camping allowed in specific areas. For biking enthusiasts, Roseville was recently designated a bicyclefriendly community by the League of American Cyclists. Two of

Roseville’s favorite trails include the Miner’s and False Ravine trails through open space and wetland areas. For more information on local bike trails, go to www.roseville.ca.us. Lake Tahoe, less than two hours from Granite Bay and Roseville, provides a breathtaking backdrop for playing golf, hiking, biking, dining, gaming, shopping, camping and more. Many of the casinos bring in cabaret shows, live music and performers, while gondola rides take visitors to skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing venues, or just to enjoy the view of Lake Tahoe. For more on what to do in Lake Tahoe, go to www.visitinglaketahoe.com.

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it up the state’s Capitol After exploring the high-end shopping and restaurants within Roseville and Granite Bay, share the state’s capitol with guests, less than an hour’s drive away. While marveling the Capitol building’s architecture and history, take a break in midtown Sacramento’s thriving restaurant scene and busy nightlife. A cluster of streets east of downtown Sacramento are full of wine bars, restaurants, cafes and dessert spots. For art and food lovers, the area stays open late for the year round Second Saturday art tours, Continued on page 30

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held the second Saturday of every month, where art galleries and eateries open their doors into the evening for people to enjoy the local art, food and wine. For more information on the art tour, go to www.sacramento-secondsaturday.org. Restaurant owner Randy Paragary has made a name in Sacramento with his restaurant group that includes Centro Cocina Mexicana, Cosmo Café, Esquire Grill and Paragary’s Bar and Grill, among others. For more information on the restaurants, go to www.paragarys.com. Within walking distance of the art tour is Ernesto’s Mexican Food and Bistro 33 Midtown featuring late-night cuisine and cocktails. Wine bars also cover the area including L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen, 58 Degrees & Holding, which are open late for appetizers and wine tasting.

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our local wineries Sacramento’s midtown isn’t the only place to sample locally-crafted wine. Head in any direction from Roseville and visitors can be in winery heaven. Throughout Placer and El Dorado counties, there are dozens of family-owned wineries, many open year round for tasting. Wine enthusiasts can sample locally crushed Syrahs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays and other varietals. For a list of Placer County wineries, go to www.placerwineandgrape.org. The hills of El Dorado County house award-winning wines as well including Holly Hill’s 2006 El Dorado Patriarche, which took double gold medals at the Continued on page 33

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tepping into local spas and salons, customers are immediately greeted with a place to relax and de-stress, as it should be. But what sets the spas of Roseville and Granite Bay apart from other areas, is the selection – more than 20 salon-spas are located within the two communities and many promise treatments that are unique to their location. With a name that translates to “sweet life” in Italian, Dolce Vita Day Spa in Granite Bay’s 5,000-square-foot location in the Treelake Village area makes spagoers feel as if they’ve entered the streets of Italy. “They come in and they cross the line into a totally different world,” said owner Tatiana Tessmer, who moved to the area from Europe. “We use an exclusive line of products from Italy.” One product Tessmer is especially fond of is the chocolate body massage used with cocoa from Italy, providing a “symphony of the senses.” The best part is it’s packed with sweet smells without the calories.

Another guilty pleasure offered at Dolce Vita is their Cleopatra 24K Gold Facial featuring a new technology where gold is actually worked into the skin. Tessmer said customers will “feel like a million bucks” while the facial lifts, firms, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and gives the face a golden glow. The spa also offers more traditional treatments and packages including couples’ massages, manicures and pedicures, mask treatments and body wraps. Dolce Vita Day Spa 9719 Village Center, Ste. 110, Granite Bay 772-7733, www.dolcevitads.com Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Bellagio Day Spa & Salon 1112 Galleria Blvd. No. 100 in Roseville 780-5713 1470 Eureka Road No. 100 in Roseville 780-6602 Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.bellagiodayspa-salon.com.

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Essentials Spa Salon 8639 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay 791-8511, www.essentialsgranitebay.com Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ssentials Spa Salon in Granite Bay offers guests a wide variety of services including hair styling and color, facials, massages, packages and products inside their 3,000-square-foot space. One of their packages, The Essential, includes six hours full of a body massage, European facial, spa manicure and pedicure, haircut, style, makeup and lunch. If one of their luxurious packages doesn’t suit customers, Essentials Spa Salon can customize one as well. Manager Mary Silva said part of what makes this salon stand out is the family and high-end neighborhood salon feel. “I think it’s who we are. Our people are just really down to earth,” she said. “We have a very friendly atmosphere.”

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oseville and Granite Bay are communities with residents who enjoy a variety of pastimes and hobbies. The two communities offer the ultimate when it comes to the number of sports and exercise options as well as shopping and dining experiences located right outside the backdoor for many residents. For Granite Bay resident Debbie Knutson and her husband Randy, their hope is their hobby will provide them with enough income to provide for them in their retirement years. The Knutsons are winemakers and owners of High View Vineyard located in Placerville. “We bought about 40 acres with some friends of ours in 2000,” Debbie said. “It was raw land. It was a good deal.” Debbie said the property is located in a hilly area with gorgeous views. “We initially planted Syrah grapes in 2002,” she recalled. “It took a while to get things established, but we did have a small harvest in 2004. Last year we actively began selling the wine.” Although Debbie admits she didn’t have any experience making wine, she has taken classes at UC Davis and extension courses through El Dorado County and a previous career in biology research helped as well. “Winemaking is part art and part science,” she said. “But the grape market is

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cyclical and we have a long-term outlook on the whole thing. It’s refreshing and fun for us.” Through Debbie’s research the Knutsons and their business partners decided to plant Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre and Viognier grapes and are presently working with a vineyard consultant to ensure the vineyards are planted just right. During the harvest season, which recently ended for 2008, Debbie said she took daily trips spending many long hours at the vineyards. High View Vineyard is a hands-on operation enlisting the help of friends and family to do the picking, crushing and pressing of the grapes. “As a winemaker each year I try to focus on learning one new thing about the process,” she said. “There are lots of

tricks to discover. Our attitude is that we learn by doing.” Because of the type of wine Debbie prefers, High View wines tend to be “lean and crisp.” Although the Knutsons built the winery a few years back, High View does not operate a public tasting room and Debbie admits they are new to the whole concept of marketing their product. High View wines are not sold in retail establishments as yet, but Debbie said they often participate in local charity events and pourings such as the recent Eggplant Festival held in Loomis in October. In addition to the High View label, Debbie said the winery is interested in launching a second brand call Synapse. According to Debbie, the idea for the name came up since Randy is a neuroradiologist and synapse in the medical world means the joining of two nerve cells. The Knutsons and their partners are pleased with the size and condition of their winery. There are no plans to expand the operation into a mega-winery, as they want to be able to enjoy additional diversions in life. “We just want to have fun,” Debbie said. “And we’re hoping to be able to have the winery fund our years in retirement.” Continued on page 46 Roseville/Granite Bay Living 2008

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ut making wine is not the only beverage local residents enjoy creating themselves. Granite Bay resident David Long has been brewing beer in his home for the past 10 years. Although the process for making beer includes fermenting and temperature control as in winemaking, the final product is drinkable much sooner than the product the Knutsons make. Long said he usually brews about 10 gallons of beer in one batch, which takes eight to 10 hours to complete. He’s

always brewing a different recipe but admits he prefers brewing ales, which he said usually have a heavier flavor than a larger. Different types of brews are possible by using different styles of yeast and hops, which are a type of grain. Long said he usually makes ales because they have a roasted caramel look and give a sweet taste upon the first sip and offer a slight bitterness at the end. In addition to the yeast and hops, which Long has begun to grow in his backyard, a variety of grains are used to give the ale the perfect flavor.

In trying to devise the perfect brew, Long uses a computer program to calculate how much of each ingredient to use. The most important ingredient for the best tasting beer in Long’s opinion is the water. “Ninety percent of beer is water,” he said. Once all the ingredients are gathered and combined in the right order and proportion, fermentation begins. The mixture must reach a certain temperature in order to convert the starches into sugar. “The trick after it boils is to get everything to cool as fast as possible,” he said. Long said the fermentation process usually lasts approximately one week before the brew is placed in another bottle or container where it ferments another one to two weeks. Long said this is where things are closely monitored as the sugars convert to alcohol and the grains and hops dissolve into the beer. After this process, the brew is placed into individual bottles or kegs. “It will keep for about one year,” he said. “Beer doesn’t age like wine.” For Long, making beer at home is a weekend pastime that usually involves several friends and neighbors joining in the processs. It’s become a family affair as well as daughter and college student Quincy’s design of the brew’s label, “Silvertree Brewery,” is named after Long’s street address. Eldest daughter Mckenna, also enjoys joining the brewery festivities. “I love to participate,” Mckenna said. David said he doesn’t have plans to enter his brand of beer in any competitions; home brewing is just a hobby for him. He even admits he sometimes purchases a variety of brews from the local grocery store. “My favorite store-bought brand is Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale,” he said.

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Our Vision Through our influence Natalie Whistler Realtor as successful business Prudential CA Realty (916) 435-0987 www.PlacerCountyMoves.com professionals, women will effect positive change Jennifer Scott Realtor in the profession and Avalar Real Estate (916) 899-0821 in the broader www.dreamhomeescapes.com community.

Kelly Resendez Sr. Loan Officer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (916)746-8111 www.wfhm.com/kelly-resendez

Giving Back to our Community! WCR Supports: C.A.R.E. Peace for Families National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Zack Finley WCR Local Affiliate Twin Termite Pest Control & Construction (916) 344-8946 www.twintermite.com

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Women’s Council of Realtors 290 Chapters and 19,000 members strong Placer County Chapter Your Local Industry Leaders

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To Advertise call: 916.774.7989

ENERGY-EFFICIENT LUXURY LIVING IN THE FOOTHILLS!

Sheryl Pekarsky

$1,100,000

Senior Real Estate Specialist

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This eco friendly, fabulous 4,000+SF craftsman style home features 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and is located in prestigious Granite Bay Vista, just 3 miles from I-80, with incredible views of Sacramento and Folsom Lake! All major rooms are located on the ground level of this “Great Room” floor plan including a gourmet kitchen featuring imported Australian granite slab counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets and 2 floor sweeps for easy clean-up. Two guest baths, laundry room, office, master suite with remote control fireplace, master bath with his and her walk-in closets, radiant heat floors, 3 head steam shower and a claw foot soaking tub, complete the first floor.

Built by WJ Kavanagh Construction

916.524.5122

[email protected] • sherylpekarsky.com

748 Deerbrooke Trail, Auburn, CA 95603 A touch pad lighting system leads you upstairs to 3 additional bedrooms, a game room/office, 2 full baths and second laundry room. At the end of the hall there is an approx. 13’x30’ room above the garage that can be used for storage, etc. (Bonus square footage not included).

ACCREDITED STAGING PROFESSIONAL

Professionally Staged by Sheryl Designs4u For virtual tour visit: www.sherylpekarsky.com

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