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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
ON THE COVER
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Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
WINERY EVENT TASTING ROOM O F T H E W E E K 28
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Charles Krug187th Birthday Celebration
Beaulieu Vineyards
FOOD & WINE PAIRING
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Judds Hill Cabernet Sauvignon with Braised Lamb
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2012 ISSUE 8 VOLUME 31 ON THE COVER Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 WINE COUNTRY NEWS Northern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17 WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-45 Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 TREASURE ISLAND TO LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Treasure Island Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES . . 64-67 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-78
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
intelligence for the Wine conSUMer by Len Napolitano
What are wine legs, body and nose?

These commonly used terms describe how three of our senses are used in evaluating the anatomy of wine. Starting with an observation of the tiny streams of wine that cling to the inside of the glass, these legs are indicators of the overall richness, or power, of the wine. Wine higher in alcohol or sugar will exhibit these tears that creep back down after the glass is swirled. Try comparing legs of a Sauvignon Blanc with 12% alcohol with those of Chardonnay made with about 14% alcohol. The Sauvignon Blanc will exhibit faint legs that fall back into the glass fairly quickly, while the Chardonnays legs will appear a little fatter and slower moving. Then taste the difference in richness between the two with the legs having clued you in to the wines style before you sip. Our sense of touch comes into play when a wines body is assessed. Also known as mouthfeel, body can be light, as in a domestic Riesling, medium, like a Pinot Noir, or full-bodied, such as Syrah. As a general rule, wines that are made in a full body style will also have a higher alcohol content to help balance the overall makeup of the wine. Many popular New World (USA, Australia, Chile) wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz (the Australian name for Syrah) are described as full bodied. To the contrary, many notable Cabernets and Syrah from the Old World (France, Italy) are generally said to possess elegance and complexity in a more delicate, medium body style. Neither approach is necessarily superior only personal preference matters when choosing one or the other. Finally, the term nose is used as a synonym for smell. A wine is said to have a nice nose if it has distinctive and pleasing aromas that invite the taster to indulge. When you evaluate a wines nose, stick your nose deep inside the glass and take several strong sniffs while concentrating on the scents that hit you. Although wine is made from grapes, its aroma (sometimes interchanged with bouquet) is seldom grapey. Instead, youll get the smell of anything from wild berries to jasmine, depending on the wine.
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo 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.
UPCOMING
March 16
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery

April 20
Grgich Hills Estate

May 18
Hartford Family Winery
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Quality Wines All Under $25 at Wine Garage, Calistoga

by Jeffry Ross
The Skinny The Wine Garage is all about the juice. Its also about having fun
like a kid in a candy store. The Wine Garage is, literally, a former gas station. Todd, the wine buyer, travels far and wide to find top-shelf, affordably priced wines. Inside, youll find more than 200 different labels neatly arranged in cases on the floor and an engaging staff who are friendly, attentive and most importantly, they know their wines. Buzz Despite its funky space, the Wine Garage is a wine lovers best friend. Reminiscent of visiting your favorite record store (yes, kids, once upon a time, thats where you had to buy your music), the fun is going through all the cases and finding something youve never heard of. All the wines have been test driven by the staff, so, whatever you select, you wont be disappointed. Value Ultimately, the Wine Garage is about value. Its no secret that in Napa Valley, its difficult to score a highly rated red for less than $65, but the Wine Garage manages to do it all the time. The staff takes great pride hunting down unusual and lesser-known, limited-production wines and passing their haggling finesse on to us. Ten-second summary With the exception of Wine Garage labeled-awardwinning Cabernets, nothing in this hip hideaway is more than $25! The Wine Garage is stocked with premium, small-lot wines that you wont find at BevMo, Trader Joes or your local wine store (plus, they do a better job storing their wines at the correct temperature). Best bets In addition to all the labels the Wine Garage represents, they also produce their own lip-smacking blends. My in-house favorites are: 2009 Joy Ride (white blend), 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet, 2007 Napa Valley Petite Syrah, 2008 Napa Valley Chihuahua Cabernet and 2006 Napa Valley Hillside Cabernet. Under-the-radar Go old-school with half-gallon jugs filled while you wait using their specifically designed service station nozzles. Not only are the wines delicious (and affordable), the jug is crazy fun conversation at the table. Its also a cool gift. Secrets For the next few weeks, receive an additional ten percent off the already low prices when you purchase six bottles. Twenty percent on a case. Better yet, the Wine Garage has the BEST wine club in the valley and they ship just about everywhere. Insider If youre a serious wino, get on the inside track for ultra exclusive deals by hooking up with the Wine Garage on Twitter and Facebook (wine club members get first crack to cream-of-the-crop finds).
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

NAPA VALLEY
ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train napa, www.winetrain.com, 800-427-4124 feb 23: Sing Along, hawaiian Serenade Mar 9: ghost Whisperer lunch Mar 10: ghost Whisperer Dinner ONGOING Taste at Oxbow Wine and Chocolate Pairing napa, taste 5 chocolates with 5 wines, $20, 12-7pm Sunday thru thursday 12-9 pm friday and Saturday. reservations recommended. 707-265-9600. ONGOING Live Music Fridays at Taste at Oxbow napa, time varies, 707-265-9600, www.tasteatoxbow.com ONGOING Seminars & Tastings at Merryvale Vineyards St. helena, 10am-6:30pm, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-7777 Merryvale tasting, $15 reserve tasting, $35 Wine Sensory Seminar, $45, fridays 12pm or by appt Wine & cheese experience, $45, by appt Sommelier grand reserve tasting, $65, by appt ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Barrel Tasting & Tours at Reata Barrel tasting: 11am, 2pm & by appointment, tours by appointment napa, www.reatawines.com, 707-254-8673x119 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 V. Sattui Winery St. helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 classic tasting, daily, $5 Premium tasting, daily, $10 food & wine pairing, Mon-thu, $18 Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25 italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar 2 acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 ONGOING Rombauer Vineyards St. helena, www.rombauer.com, 707 963-5170 friday-Sunday: open by advance appointment only Monday-thursday 10am-5pm tasting $10 Wine & cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 ONGOING Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond Vineyards St. helena, 11am (by appt), $15, group tours available (by appt) www.raymondvineyards.com, 800-525-2659x620 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 Tours and Tastings at William Hill Estate Winery napa, 10am-5pm, by appt., www.williamhillestate.com, 707-265-3024 taste the napa Valley, $12 taste the Silverado Bench, $20 estate exclusives, $25 intro to William hill estate tour and tasting, $25 the William hill estate experience tour and tasting, $40 ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery napa, www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070x227 individual tastings, $15 Private Winery tour & tasting, $20/person by appointment Vineyard tours, $20/person by appointment 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 www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784 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, www.blackstallionwinery.com, 707-253-1400 regular tasting, $10 reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting at Castello di Amorosa calistoga, www.castellodiamorosa.com, rSVP, 707-967-6272 regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 tasting only, $10-$25 Young adult tours, $15-$20 napa Valley neighbor Program Private ViP tours ONGOING Tastings at St. Supry rutherford, www.stsupery.com, 800-231-6116 Vineyard to glass, Saturdays, 2pm, $50 St Supry historical tasting, Sundays, 2pm, $50 cellar tour, fridays, 2pm, $50 Dollarhide library tasting, daily, $25 lu library tasting, daily, $25 ONGOING VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Bourassa Vineyards, napa, Mon-fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Mention this listing, www.bourassavineyards.com, 800-499-2366 ONGOING Wine Tasting Experiences at Benessere Vineyards St. helena, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt 707-963-5853x105 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 Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & Seminars An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 hours 11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. terrace tastings daily, $25 rSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com insignia Blending Wine Aroma challenge Single Vineyard cabernets freestone & Phelps Barrel seminar ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Clos du Val napa, daily 10am-5pm, www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463 classic tastings, $10: fee waived with purchase of a bottle wine. reserve tastings, $20: fee not waived with purchase of a bottle of wine. tours by appointment with 24 hour advance notice ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre St. helena, culinary institute of America at greystone, 1:30-2:30pm, $20 With a sample of the recipe and their greystone wine [email protected], www.ciachef.edu, 707-967-2320 ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery for details, www.robertmondavi.com, 888-rMonDAVi x2 the Signature tour & tasting the Wine tasting Basics the exclusive cellar tasting tasting Beyond the Basics the harvest of Joy tour & lunch ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards napa, www.silveradovineyards.com, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 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 THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Bacchus That Rascal clos Pegase, calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation history of Wine www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981 ONGOING di Rosa napa, www.dirosapreserve.org, 707-226-5991 Mar 3: opening reception, hung liu: new Work Mar 3 June 10: hung liu, new Work ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines napa, 5-9pm, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378 ONGOING FRIDAYS Friday Night Pulse Tastings AcMe fine Wines, St.helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440
UPCOMING
Daily: Valley first tour Daily: grgich hills estate Winery tour fri-Sun: Domaine chandon Winery tour Sat: Valleys only evening Winery tour Mon-thu: Ambassador Winery tour feb 23: Sing Along, hawaiian Serenade Mar 9: ghost Whisperer lunch Mar 10: ghost Whisperer lunch
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ONGOING FRIDAYS Bubbles Bar at 1313 Main napa, 9pm-12am, www.1313main.com, 707-258-1313 ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street, napa, www.nvoh.org, 707-226-7372 feb 23: guitar Masters feb 25: natalie cole feb 28: Jim Brickman feb 29: tuesday night flicks, father of the Bride Mar 2: Marvin hamlisch Mar 3: Jon nakamatsu Mar 7: Mike Pace Mar 10: Playing for change Mar 14-15: Alice in Wonderland ONGOING Live at Uptown Theatre napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com, 707-259-0123 feb 25: Built to Spill Mar 1: george thorogood & the Destroyers Mar 2: ladysmith Black Mambazo Mar 8: railroad earth ONGOING Friday Night Winemaker Events JV Wine & Spirits, napa, 5-7pm, $2, www.jvwine.com, 707-253-2624 ONGOING Tasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley napa town center, napa, check website for times & prices www.napavintages.com, 707-253-9450 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Winemaker Wednesdays at 1313 Main napa, 6-8pm, www.1313main.com, 707-258-1313 feb 22: Bedrock Wine company feb 29: hugo and jonas Mar 7: cathy corison ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 30 Abstract Visions, A Brett Weston Retrospective at Turnbull turnbull Wine cellars, oakville, A comprehensive exhibition celebrating his 100th birthday. www.turnbullWines.com, 707-963-5839x15 FEBRUARY 21-24 2012 Symposium for Professional Wine Writers Meadowood napa Valley, St. helena, www.winewriterssymposium.org FEBRUARY 25 Open That Bottle Night at William Hill Estate napa, taste library vintages of William hill estate wines! www.williamhillestate.com, 888-909-9463 FEBRUARY 25 Open That Bottle Night at Louis M. Martini St. helena, taste library vintages of louis M. Martini wines! www.louismartini.com, 866-549-2582 FEBRUARY 25 Cooking Classes: Jills Warm Winter Delight Join chef Jill hough and Markham Vineyards cedar gables inn, napa, 4-8pm, $160 www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969 FEBRUARY 25 Decade of Trilogy flora Springs Winery, St. helena, 11am-3pm www.florasprings.com, 707-967-6723 FEBRUARY 29 Leap into the Future Bourassa Vineyards, napa www.bourassavineyards.com, 707-254-4922 MARCH 3 Charles Krugs Spirited 187th Birthday Dinner & Celebration Spirit medium leanne thomas will attempt to channel charles Krug. charles Krug Winery carriage house, St. helena, 6pm, $100 www.charleskrug.com, 707-967-2229
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MARCH 4 34th Annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon calistoga to napa, www.napavalleymarathon.org MARCH 10 Merryvale March Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party St. helena, 1-4pm, $25 www.merryvale.com, 877-887-7763 MARCH 10 Opening Reception: Ancient Myths & Vineyard Light Photography Exhibit Mumm napa, rutherford, 6:30-8:30pm, www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 MARCH 10 Family Fun Day: Mask Making napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 2pm, free www.napaValleyMusuem.org, 707-944-0500 MARCH 10 Mozarts Muses in Arias & Duets napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 7:30pm www.napaValleyMusuem.org, 707-944-0500 MARCH 10 Yountville Elementary Schools 19th Annual Red & White Fundraiser Silverado Vineyards, Yountville, 6-10pm, [email protected] MARCH 10 Cooking Classes: Napa Valley Cuisine Join chef John Adamson and Shypoke Wines cedar gables inn, napa, 4-8pm, $160 www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969 MARCH 10-11 Ehlers Estate Wine Club Release Weekend St. helena, 1-4pm, www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972 MARCH 10 OCTOBER 14 Ancient Myths & Vineyard Light Photography Exhibit at Mumm Napa rutherford, 10am-5pm, www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 MARCH 11 Pinot Noir Blending Session at Domaine Carneros chateau Society Wine club event, napa, 1-3pm www.domainecarneros.com, 800-716-2788 MARCH 17 Beaulieu Vineyard Clone Release Party rutherford, 1-4pm, $50, members/free www.bvwines.com, 800-373-2896 MARCH 17 Hog Island Oysters Silverado Vineyards, napa, 12-4pm www.silveradovineyards.com, 707-259-6617 MARCH 17 St. Paddys Day Culinary Adventure in the Vineyards garden tour, kitchen tutorial, wine tasting, wine pairing dinner, music & personalized gift bag. robert Mondavi Winery, oakville, $195 www.robertmondavi.com, 888-rMonDAVi ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. complimentary, 11am-2pm, www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134 ONGOING Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Thematic Wine Program honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity winetenders. the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 ONGOING Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ONGOING Private Wine Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Pick of the Bunch five wines, 6-8 people, $20-$40pp by appointment, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 Scentiments test your Smell Memory White Wine lovers wines paired with Artisan cheeses King of reds wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates Matchmaker wine and food pairing PreVail tasting wines paired with Artisan charcuterie plate cabernet terroir tasting comparison wines from different elevations ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Taste with the Count at Buena Vista A 45-minute tour and wine tasting, 11am & 12:30pm, $20 A 90-minute taste with the count with reserve Buena Vista wines in the counts lair by the count. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266 ONGOING Wine and Food Pairing at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35pp, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Free Guided Winery Tour at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Group Private Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by appointment. $20 per person, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Food and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting $35, reservations recommended, www.mayofamilywinery.com, 707-833-5504 ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258 cinq cpages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 cinq cpages 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 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 charcuterie, daily 11am-4pm, $25/$20 club members Wine & food Pairing, $35/$28 club members ONGOING Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256 ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 www.kj.com, 707-571-7500 ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Sonoma, 9am-1pm, www.fairmont.com.sonoma, 707-938-9000 ONGOING SUNDAYS Sunday Brunch at the Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma, 9am-1pm www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 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, ashtonwines.com, rSVP, 707-935-3456 ONGOING THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting. 4-5:30pm, www.anabawines.com, 707-996-4188 ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAY Unique Food & Wine Pairings at HKG Tasting Room glen ellen, 12-6pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com, 707-938-7622 ONGOING Moondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines glen ellen, Paired with Wine country chocolates truffle tastes, $10 www.moondancecellars.com, 707-938-7550 ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, www.michelschlumberger.com, 800-447-3060 ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811 ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Come Crush With Us at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines www.icariawinery.com, rSVP, 707-486-9623 EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY The Art of Winemaking Workshop Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm www.petronivineyards.com, 707-935-8311 ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa rosa, wellsfargocenterarts.org, 707-546-3600 feb 24: Dont fence Me in feb 26: Pops great Movies, grand Piano Mar 2: Junie B. Jones Mar 6: in the Mood Mar 8: foreigner Mar 9: rennie harris Puremovement Mar 11: Psychic/Medium Karen Peterson Mar 11: los tigres Del norte Mar 17-19: Santa rosa Symphony Set Six ONGOING THURSDAYS Winemaker Thursday Series at Big Bottom Market guerneville, 6-8pm, www.bigbottommarket.com, 707-604-7295 ONGOING Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol, www.hopmonk.com, 707-829-7300 feb 24: Whiskerman feb 25: Wisdom feb 26: Sol flamenco Mar 1: luminaries Mar 2: Afromassive Mar 3: Pete [stringfellow] Mar 5: gappy ranks with 7th Street Band Mar 9: Monophonics
SONOMA COUNTY
ONGOING Live Music at Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 ONGOING Private Tastings at Viansa www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470 italian Wine & cheese Pairing,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, $10/members, $25 reserve Wine & food Pairing, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment free/members, $45 ONGOING Reserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting at Viansa Sonoma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470, free/members, $45
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ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 27 Time & Materials by D.A. Bishop Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills www.Quercia-gallery.com, 707-865-0243 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 27 Inspired Works healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg 707-431-1970, 11am-5pm ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery olive Season Sonoma Valley, 11am-5pm glen ellen, www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7923 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Tour & Taste at The Olive Press olive Season Sonoma Valley Sonoma, www.theolivepress.com, 707-939-8900 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Artisan Olive Oil Tasting olive Season Sonoma Valley figones of california, Kenwood www.figoneoliveoil.com, 707-938-3164 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Olive Trees in Sonoma State Historic Park olive Season Sonoma Valley Sonoma Mission, Sonoma, www.parks.ca.gov, 707-939-9560 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY Love at First Sip Dark chocolate truffles paired with Port. Sonoma Valley Portworks, Petaluma, 12-5pm. www.portworks.com, 707-769-5203 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 2 Thomas Vu Exhibit University Art gallery, Sonoma State University, rohnert Park www.sonoma.edu.artgallery, 707-664-2295 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 31 Collage Retrospective by Douglas DeVivo at Charles Creek Tasting Room & Gallery Sonoma, 11am-6pm, www.charlescreek.com, 707-935-3848 ONGOING THROUGH EARLY SPRING 2012 16th Annual Sculpture Exhibit FINALE at Paradise Ridge Winery the Sculpture grove can be seen until dusk, followed by a glass of wine on the winerys veranda, with its spectacular view of the sunset. 11am-5pm, daily www.prwinery.com, 707-528-Wine FEBRUARY 25 Eighth Street Wineries Open House tastings, Pairings & raffle Sonoma, 11am-4pm, $30/advance, $35/door www.eighthstreetwineries.com, 707-996-4480 FEBRUARY 25 Exhibition Opening Reception the tsars cabinet: two hundred years of Decorative Arts Under the romanovs Sonoma county Museum, Santa rosa, 5pm ww.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 FEBRUARY 25 Opening Reception, Kashaya Portraits: Historic & Contemporary Sonoma country Museum, Santa rosa, 5-7pm www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 FEBRUARY 26 Winter Artisan Cheese Fair hosted by the epicurean connection MacArthur Place, Sonoma, 1-4pm, $40 www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960
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FEBRUARY 26 MAY 27 The Tsars Cabinet: Two Hundred years of Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs Sonoma county Museum, Santa rosa ww.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 FEBRUARY 26 MAY 27 Kashaya Portraits: Historic & Contemporary Sonoma country Museum, Santa rosa www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 FEBRUARY 26 MAY 27 Inez Storer: Recent Works Sonoma country Museum, Santa rosa www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 FEBRUARY 28 3 Course Bacon Dinner epicurean connection, Sonoma, $60 www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 MARCH 2 Barrel Tasting Wine Club Preview at Rodney Strong Winery healdsburg, 6-8:30pm, www.rodneystrong.com, 800-678-4763 MARCH 2-4, 9-11 34th Annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting Visit participating wineries along the Wine road 11am-4pm, www.wineroad.com MARCH 2-4, 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Hop Kiln Winery healdsburg, 11am-4pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com, 707-433-6491 MARCH 2-4, 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Balletto Vineyards & Winery Santa rosa, 11am-4pm, www.ballettovineyards.com, 707-588-2455 MARCH 2-4, 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Christopher Creek Winery healdsburg, 10am-4pm, www.christophercreek.com, 707-433-2001 MARCH 2-4, 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Mazzocco Winery healdsburg, 11am-4pm, www.mazzocco.com, 800-501-8466 MARCH 2-4, 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at deLorimier Winery geyserville, 11am-4pm, www.delorimierwinery.com, 800-546-7718 MARCH 2-4, 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Wilson Winery healdsburg, 11am-4pm, www.wilsonwinery.com, 800-433-4602 MARCH 3 Muscardini Cellars Winemakers Dinner estate restaurant, Sonoma, 6pm, $95 www.muscardinicellars.com, 707-933-9305 MARCH 3-4 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Rodney Strong Winery healdsburg, 11am-4pm, www.rodneystrong.com, 800-678-4763 MARCH 3-4, 10-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend at Dutcher Crossing healdsburg, 11am-4pm, $30/advance www.dutchercrossingwinery.com, 707-431-2700 MARCH 7 Bruce Elliott Lecture: Showplace of the Romanov Dynasty Sonoma country Museum, Santa rosa, 6-7:30pm www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 MARCH 8 Winemaker Dinner Series: Hanzell Sant restaurant, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn, Sonoma www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000 MARCH 9 20th Annual Tides Wharf Crab Feed tides Wharf, Bodega Bay, 5-9pm, $44.95 www.innatthetides.com, 707-875-3652 MARCH 10 Cuve Club Lobster Feed at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 6:30pm, $90, $76.50/under 21 www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999 MARCH 11 Home Cheesemaking & Tortas Class with Sheana Davis Sonoma Valley inn, Sonoma, 1-4pm, rSVP www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 MARCH 15 B.R. Cohn Wine Dinner Sonoma State University, rohnert Park www.brcohn.com, 707-664-2747 MARCH 17 B.R. Cohn St. Pattys Vineyard Hike, Barrel Seminar & Luncheon glen ellen, 11am-2:30pm, $30/members, $40 www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7929, rSVP MARCH 17 Family Day at the Museum Sonoma country Museum, Santa rosa www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 MARCH 17-18 Savor Sonoma Valley heart of Sonoma Valley Association Visit participating Sonoma Valley wineries! 11am-4pm www.heartofsonomavalley.com, 866-794-9463 MARCH 17-18 21st Annual Savor Sonoma Valley at Ledson Winery Kenwood, 11am-4pm, www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-537-3823
BAY AREA
SAN FRANCISCO
ONGOING Seasons Swirl four Seasons hotel, San francisco, 5:30-7:30pm www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco, 415-633-3838 ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 22 Matter + Spirit, The Sculpture of Stephen De Staebler de Young Museum, San francisco, www.famsf.org FEBRUARY 25 10th Pinot Noir Summit hilton San francisco financial District, San francisco www.affairsofthevine.com, 707-874-1975 FEBRUARY 25-26 Treasure Island Flea Indoor/Outdoor Flea Pop-Up one Avenue of the Palms, treasure island, San francisco, 10am-5pm www.treasureislandflea.com, 415-898-0245 MARCH 13 Beaulieu Vineyard Wine Tasting & Dinner campton Place, San francisco Jeffrey Stambor, Winemaker www.tajhotels.com/sanfrancisco, 415-955-5574 MARCH 18 Irish Stew Cook-off at Bodega Wine Estates three chefs compete for best irish stew paired with hoffman family cellars, Stein family and Kightswood wines treasure island, San francisco, 1-6pm, (415) 525-4154
LAKE/MENDOCINO
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986 ONGOING Skunk Train fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com, 866-457-5865 ONGOING FRIDAYS Tuscan Village Music Art Series terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 FEBRUARY 23-26 1st Annual Time Travelin Day on the Ranch eleven roses ranch, clearlake oaks, 11am-2pm www.elevenrosesranch.com, 707-998-4471 MARCH 3 Pruning & Pastries Six Sigma ranch & Winery, lower lake, 10am-noon www.sixsigmaranch.com, 707-994-4068 MARCH 3-4 Mendocino Whale Festival Various locations & events in Mendocino Village www.mendocinocoast.com, 707-961-6300 MARCH 10 Irish Feast Moore family Winery, Kelseyville, 6-9pm, $40 www.moorefamilywinery.com, 707-279-9279 MARCH 10-11 Little River Whale Festival Various locations & events in little river www.mendowhale.com, 707-937-5942 MARCH 17 St. Patricks Day/Green Day Simaine cellars, Ukiah, 12-5pm www.simaine.com, 707-462-6300 MARCH 18 Kelseyville Olive Festival Kelseyville Wine company, Kelseyville, 11am-5pm www.kelseyvilleolivefestival.com, 707-279-0483
MARIN COUNTY
ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael www.co.marin.ca.us, 415-499-6800 Mar 2: red Star, red Army chorus & Dance ensemble Mar 5, 8: Marin Speakers Series, Alan Simpson & erskine Bowles Mar 10: Jonathan Winters, & friends Mar 18: the celtic tenors
ALAMEDA COUNTY
MARCH 2 3rd Annual Berkeley Wine Festival Opening Reception the claremont hotel club & Spa, Berkeley, 6:30pm, $65 www.berkeleywinefestival.com WEDNESDAYS MARCH 7 APRIL 25 3rd Annual Berkeley Wine Festival the claremont hotel club & Spa, Berkeley, 6:30pm www.berkeleywinefestival.com Mar 7: hirsch Vineyards, $125 Mar 14: Joseph Phelps Vineyards, $155 Mar 21: tres Sabores Winery, $130
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

ONGOING Tastings at Prima Walnut creek, www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780 fri: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members Sat: 3-5pm, $20, $10/members MARCH 9-11 Barrel Tasting Weekend hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463
LIVERMORE
ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, livermore, 4pm Sat/Sun, $10, $5/wine club members rSVP, www.wentevineyards.com/caves, 925-456-2405
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ONGOING Bankhead Theatre livermore Valley Performing Arts center, livermore www.livermoreperformingarts.org, 925-373-6800 feb 22: Paul Alan cox feb 23: Dont fence Me inn feb 24: Dan hicks and the hot licks feb 25: Mozart/Bach/Brahms feb 26: Salute to the rat Pack Mar 1: luna negra Dance Mar 2: red Molly Mar 3: Diane Schuur Mar 10-11, 17-18: tosca ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Wine & Cheese Pairing la rochelle Winery, livermore, 12-4:30pm www.lrWine.com, 925-243-6442 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 29 Oil Paintings by Alfredo Mordss estate Winery tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY Port & Chocolate Weekend Tastings tams estates tasting room, livermore, 11am-4:30pm www.tamasestates.com, 925-456-2480 FEBRUARY 24 Nottingham Cellars Vineyard Designate Cabernet Series Launch livermore, club Members event, 925-294-8647 www.nottinghamcellars.com FEBRUARY 26 Bridal Fair elliston Vineyards, Sunol, noon, $5/adv, $7 www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377 MARCH 3 Curing 101 Demonstration Cooking Class the restaurant at Wente Vineyards, livermore, 10:30-11:30am www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2450 MARCH 4 Guys and Dolls Tour McGrail Vineyards livermore, 12-4:30pm, $5 www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717 MARCH 4 Artist Reception: Mixed Media by Sally Haig estate Winery tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2405 MARCH 16 St. Patricks Day Brew Crawl Downtown Pleasanton, 6-9pm www.pleasantondowntown.net MARCH 17 Mansion Winetaster Dinner elliston Vineyards, Sunol, 6:30pm, $85 www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm 831-649-6690 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477 EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca ice cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases. www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827 EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines cepage Wine Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm www.ranchocellars.com, 831-625-5646 EVERY WEDNESDAY Wine Down Wednesdays fortino Winery, gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 ONGOING THURSDAYS Exploring Wine learn more about wine & wine appreciation, taste local wines too! carmel ridge Winery, cannery row, Monterey, 4-6pm, $40 www.carmelridge.com, 831-324-0035 FRIDAYS THROUGH MARCH Jazz in the Cellar Bargetto Winery, Soquel, 6-8pm www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258 FEBRUARY 24 Wine, Art & Music Walk Pacific grove, 6-9pm, 831-373-3304 FEBRUARY 25 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Santa cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa cruz, www.beachboardwalk.com FEBRUARY 26 Surf City Wine University: History of the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Region & Wines Jeff emery, Santa cruz Mountain Vineyard; Jerold oBrien, Silver Mountain and Michael Sones, Sones cellars, 334B ingalls Street, Santa cruz, 12-2pm www.surfcityvintners.com, 831-818-1405 FEBRUARY 26 John Steinbecks 110th Birthday Celebration national Steinbeck center, Salinas www.steinbeckstore.org, 831-775-4721 FEBRUARY 28 18th Annual Ultimate Winemakers Dinner taste up to 25 wineries at a 5 course meal! Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Shadowbrook restaurant, Aptos, $105 www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463 MARCH 10 Edibles from the Wild Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley, 11am-2pm, $95 www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3400
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS

ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Bargetto Winery, Soquel, enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258x11 FEBRUARY 25 Wine & Blues the Mountain Winery, Saratoga, www.mountainwinery.com, 408-741-2822 FEBRUARY 26 Annual Crab Feed Seatings at 3, 4 & 5pm. live music too! Mountain Winery, Saratoga $65, $15/4-10 yrs, www.MountainWinery.com, 408-741-2822 FEBRUARY 29 Happy Leap Year Wine Tasting the Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 12-5pm www.mountainwinery.com, 408-741-2822
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
ONGOING Sierra Railroad oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com, 209-848-2100 Mar 14, 20, 29: Scenic lunch Mar 17: Murder Mystery Dinner
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
ONGOING Sacramento River Train www.sacramentorivertrain.com, 800-866-1690 Mar 3: Sunset Dinner Mar 10: great train robbery Mar 24: Murder Mystery Dinner ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts U.c. Davis, www.mondaviarts.org, 866-754-ArtS Mar 2: Angelique Kidjo Mar 8, 10-11: curtis on tour Mar 9: garrick ohlsson, piano Mar 17-18: Ballet Preljocaj, Blanche neige Mar 18: Alexander String Quartet Mar 22: Zakir hussain & Masters of Percussion
SOLANO COUNTY
SUISUN VALLEY
ONGOING SATURDAYS $5 Wines by the Glass Winterhawk Winery, fairfield Wine & complimentary pizza 1-6pm live music 2-5pm, www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977 MARCH 10 Vezer Family 3rd Annual Bridal Fair live music, hors doeuvres & wine! Blue Victorian Winery, fairfield, 12-4pm www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-429-3958
SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES

ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel carmel, www.sunsetcenter.com, 831-620-2048 feb 24: calefax reed Quintet Mar 2-3: Smuin Winter Ballet Mar 6: Bela fleck & the flecktones Mar 9: Dan Mar 11: garrick ohlsson, piano Mar 15: forbidden Broadway, the 30th Anniversary tour ONGOING Live at Golden State Theatre Monterey, www.goldenstatetheatre.com, 831-372-3800 feb 23: Ballet Magnificat presents hiding Place ONGOING Live Music at KRML Radio the eastwood Building, carmel, www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432
SANTA CLARA COUNTY

ONGOING Tasting Room Tuesdays Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, the fairmont San Jose, San Jose Winery representative will pour & be available for vine talk. 5-7pm www.fairmont.com, www.scmwa.com, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463 FEBRUARY 25 Cork Equity #35 at Guglielmo Winery Bottle your own red wine! Morgan hill www.guglielmowinery.com, 408-779-2145 MARCH 10 Spring Bridal Faire at Guglielmo Winery Morgan hill, 11am-3pm www.guglielmowinery.com, 408-779-2145
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WINERY FEATURE
ERIC ROSS WINERY

BY MiKe hYlAnD
ERIC ROSS WINERY AND TASTING ROOM open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14300 Arnold Drive in glen ellen Directly across the street from Jack london Village 707 939-8525 | www.ericross.com follow eric ross Winery on facebook and twitter
Winemakers can come from a long lineage of family like the Mondavis or the Gallos, but the path to winemaking for Eric Ross owner Eric Luse was via photography. Following his years as a Navy photographer during the Viet Nam War era, Luse returned home and enrolled in San Jose State originally seeking a degree in law but detouring toward journalism and photojournalism in particular. After working for a couple of different newspapers, he landed at the San Francisco Chronicle in 1980. The Chronicle has a great food and wine section, and I would get assigned to come up to wine country and shoot various winemakers for feature stories, Luse recalls. I kept pulling wine country assignments and eventually got to know some of the more cutting-edge growers and winemakers. The bug bit and Luse enrolled in Enology classes first at U.C. Davis and then viticulture at Santa Rosa Junior College, with the total support of the Chronicle. What really put him over the edge was when one of his winegrower friends said to him, Theres a quarter ton of grapes and a stemmer-crusher. Go make some wine! And he did. Before long his career in photography became a hobby while his hobby of learning the wine business became his career.
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Photos courtesy of Eric Ross Winery

In 1993 he founded Eric Ross in the heart of the Russian River at an old Italian winery, beginning with some 150 cases a year. Presently, he is located in the heart of the Sonoma Valley where he makes 3,000 cases of some nine varietals. He sources his fruit from key growers that he has had friendships with for many years. From Mendocino to Dry Creek to Lodi, Luse seeks out the best fruit for his wines, which includes a beautiful full bodied Marsanne-Roussane; a crisp and dry Albarino fermented in stainless steel; an Old Vine Zinfandel sourced from a 90 year-old vineyard; a rich and exotic Tempranillo from Lodi; and an exceptional Gout de la Vigne, which means taste the vineyard, Syrah from the Alder Springs vineyard in Mendocino where the vines carry half the normal crop load in order to ripen with power in a colder climate. For me, it is all about the fruit and how it is fermented, says Luse. I am careful not to over oak any of my wines. Its like grilling a piece of salmon and then covering it was a mango sauce. The taste of the salmon is lost in the mango. I dont want the oak to bury the fruit in my wines. For me, it is always the chase of perfection, from vineyard fruit to the palette of the consumer. Luse believes that a winemakers place is not to interfere with the process. It should be respecting the individual varietals with copious amounts of personal attention. A beautiful Russian River Pinot needs to taste like a Pinot with its subtle unique nuances, not like a Syrah, says Luse.
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
CHARLES KRUG WINERY

187th Birthday Dinner and Celebration, March 3
Charles Krug Winery is throwing a birthday party for everybodys favorite Prussian revolutionary, entrepreneur and the founder of Napa Valleys first winery Charles Krug, of course. Special guests at the dinner will include family proprietor Peter Mondavi Jr., Charles Krug winemaker Stacy Clark and spirit medium Leanne Thomas. The birthday celebration will feature appetizers followed by a seated dinner paired with Charles Krug wines. Leanne Thomas will attempt to channel Charles Krug himself, to send him birthday wishes in honor of his 187th. Leanne has already visited Charles Krugs estate in order to get a feel for the historic spaces and she feels confident she made some spirit connections while she was here. With her help, attendees will be able to ask Charles Krug a few questions as long as weve got his attention. How often do you get to wish someone a happy 187th birthday? While Charles Krug was actually born on March 1, 1825, his 187th birthday party is Saturday, March 3, beginning at 6 p.m. upstairs in the Carriage House. The Carriage House, one of two historic buildings on the winery estate, was built in 1881 to house the horses and carriages owned by Charles Krugs wife, Carolina. Charles Krug Winery has been in the Peter Mondavi Family for nearly 70 of its 150 years. The Peter Mondavi Family has recently extensively replanted the winerys estate vineyards with noble red Bordeaux varietals, and practices sustainable viticulture on their 850 prime Napa Valley acres. Those efforts to steward the land and preserve the winerys historical legacy are earning new respect for a family long identified with California wine. To learn more about Charles Krug Winery and the vision of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, visit CharlesKrug.com.
CHARLES KRUG'S SPIRITED 187TH BIRTHDAY DINNER AND CELEBRATION Saturday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. charles Krug Winery carriage house, 2800 Main Street, St. helena Special guests: Proprietor Peter Mondavi, Jr. charles Krug winemaker Stacy clark Spirit medium leanne thomas tickets: $100/person, available atcharlesKrug.com, at the tasting room or by calling (707) 967-2229 or 1-800-682-5784 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena open daily 10:30-5, (707) 967-2229
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21 Wineries Pour During Savor Sonoma Valley, March 17 & 18

21 Wineries, Local Chefs & Barrels of Award-Winning Wines!
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association announces their premier event of the year the 22nd Annual Savor Sonoma Valley happening Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days! Twenty-one wineries throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be showcasing the 2011 vintage straight from the barrels, sampling new releases and offering award-winning wines paired with scrumptious food prepared by local chefs and restaurants. Meet winemakers, taste reserve wines, sample barrel wines, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush pads, enjoy live music, tour wineries and vineyards and savor a wonderful wine country weekend. Most importantly this event offers guests the chance to take an advance look at what the 2011 vintage is going to be like in bottle! This year marks our 22nd year and we are so excited to be teaming up with local chefs and restaurants to create a truly special weekend of delicious foods paired with the amazing variety of wines produced in our valley, said Executive Director Josie Gay. We invite wine lovers out to celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Twenty-one wineries are participating this year and they are throwing open their cellar doors for this authentic wine country experience. Admission is $65 per person for a Weekend Pass, which includes a souvenir wine glass and access to event tastings at all participating wineries. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, as tickets are limited. Tickets and detailed information may be obtained online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling 1-866794-9463. Participating wineries include Audelssa Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries, Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Moondance Cellars, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery, VJB Vineyards & Cellars and Wellington Vineyards.
About Heart of Sonoma Valley Association

Heart of Sonoma Valley Association is an alliance of 23 wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In the ten-mile stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and Kenwood, youll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful wineries filled with award-winning wines.
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Perfect Pairs
Lamb Stew with Roasted Winter Vegetables paired with Dutton Estate 2008 Manzana Pinot Noir
A good wintery stew recipe is a necessity at this time of year but when paired with Pinot Noir, who can resist a hearty and extravagant mid-week meal? This lamb stew recipe is from Cynthia Newcomb, Winery Chef at Dutton Estate Winery, who says, I wanted to pair the 2008 Manzana Vineyard Pinot Noir with a recipe that would show off the richness and impeccable acidity of the wine. Im a big proponent of local and seasonally appropriate foods, and a rich stew of California lamb and roasted winter vegetables filled the bill. I decided to roast the vegetables instead of cooking them in the stock in order to concentrate their flavors and allow them to retain their integrity in the finished stew. The stew is a beautiful medley of the lamb and individual vegetables. I made this recipe the day before just like the recipe stated and the flavors were delicious. As with most stews I serve for dinner, I made Yorkshire puddings on the side because everyone likes some sort of bread for dipping. The 2008 Manzana Pinot Noir has wonderful scents of fruity plum and strawberry which complement this lamb stew beautifully. The wine has exquisite texture with silky long tannins and a bold luscious mouth feel. I usually save Pinot Noir for my Sunday dinners but this pairing makes me rethink the mid-week meal. After all, isnt that one of the benefits of finding a great wine? Dutton Estate Winery is located in the Russian River Valley near the town of Sebastopol. The winery was established in 1995 by Tracy and Joe Dutton and was named after the Dutton familys agricultural heritage of the historical apple growing region. Dutton Estate Winery produces vineyard designated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc from the familys estate vineyards at Dutton Ranch in the Green Valley and Russian River Valley. Collectively with winemaker Terry Adams the wines of Dutton Estate Winery and Sebastopol Vineyards reflect the individual characteristics of their estate vineyards and the efforts of a devoted winemaker and grape grower. Their tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations arent needed and they offer a secluded picnic area so be sure to bring a basket and enjoy your time in Sebastopol.
BY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY
LAMB STEW WITH ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES

Makes 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
6 fresh parsley sprigs 12 fresh thyme sprigs 2 fresh rosemary sprigs 2 bay leaves 10 whole black peppercorns 3 pounds boneless California lamb shoulder or leg, trimmed of excess fat cup olive oil 1 large onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups dry white wine (unoaked) 3 1/2 cups beef stock or broth (or lamb stock made from roasted bones) Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 1 small fennel bulb, stalks and core removed, cut small dice 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled, cut small dice 3/4 pound carrots, peeled, cut bite size 1 pound new potatoes, cut bite size 3 tablespoons Wondra flour (optional) Special equipment: cheesecloth, cotton string
PREPARATION
Wrap herb sprigs, bay leaves and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle to make a bouquet garni. Pat lamb dry, then cut into 1 inch pieces and generously season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 6to 7-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown lamb in 3 batches, adding oil as necessary, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes per batch, transferring with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add 2 more tablespoons oil to pot and saut chopped onion over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more, until fragrant. Add wine and stock and deglaze pot by boiling, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Return lamb to pot along with any juices that have accumulated in bowl and add bouquet garni. Braise lamb, covered, over low heat until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. While lamb is braising, toss fennel, turnips, carrots and potatoes with salt, pepper and olive oil. Spread on baking sheets and roast, stirring once or twice, until tender in 350 degree oven (45 minutes or more depending on size of pieces). Add roasted vegetables to stew and cook for additional 10 minutes to meld flavors. Discard bouquet garni. Thicken stew with Wondra flour, if desired. Stew is best made a day ahead of serving, then reheated.
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Ancient Myths and Vineyard Light Photography Exhibit to Open at Mumm Napa
New Exhibit Runs March 10 - October 14 in Napa Valley
A new exhibit, opening March 10 at Mumm Napas Fine Art Photography Gallery, comes to life with a stunning exploration of photographs of ancient African myths and photographer Janis Miglavs vineyard-related work. The exhibit is titled Ancient Myths and Vineyard Light and will be open to the public at Mumm Napa winery in Rutherford through October 14. The African Myths and Vineyard Light photography exhibit will include color photographs of world-class vineyards and photo-illustrations that narrate some of Africas undiscovered myths. Miglavs fine art photographs show some of the worlds best vineyards in a visually stimulating way, with dramatic pops of color and intense lighting and shadows. Said to be the only person to have recorded such information, his photo-illustrations of African myths were inspired by his travels to African villages, where he learned of local legends and archetypal dreams from village shamans, witchdoctors and storytellers. Miglavs has been teaching and studying photography for many years and has continued to pursue his interest in wine professionally. His work will be available for purchase at the exhibit. The Ancient Myths and Vineyard Light exhibit opens with a sparkling wine reception at Mumm Napa on March 10 from 6:308:30 p.m. The reception and exhibit are open to the public. There is no charge to view the exhibit or attend the reception. Mumm Napa Winery is located at 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford. The visitor center and fine art photography gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For additional information on visiting the winery and its exhibits, call (707) 967-7700 or access the Mumm Napa website at www.mummnapa.com.
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Enoteca
Two Chances to Taste Ferrari-Carano Wines!

Now you have two choices when tasting Ferrari-Carano wines visit Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Dry Creek Valley, or taste the wines in Healdsburg at FerrariCaranos Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique!
Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique

Ferrari-Caranos Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique, located on the Healdsburg Plaza, offers visitors hand-picked wine flights from the Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards portfolio of wines. Here, customers may enjoy the easy, relaxed atmosphere of tasting wines as well as shopping for unique home dcor and gifts from Californias wine country. Featuring a selection of Vietri dinnerware, Fortunata ceramics, vineyard prints and landscapes, unique lamps, decorative table runners and pillows, as well as other home accessories, visitors will certainly find something to remind them of their time spent in wine country. If youre looking for a venue for a private group tasting, the beautiful Back Room is perfect for up to 30 people. Your tasting may be customized to include chocolates, cheeses or small bites. Whether its a group of friends, company team-building or a holiday celebration, Seasons of the Vineyard will provide everything you need for a memorable experience. So, stroll the plaza in Healdsburg where you will find Ferrari-Caranos Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique, located at 113 Plaza Street in Healdsburg, open Tuesday through Sunda, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (707) 431-2222 or visit www.seasonsofthevineyard.com, for more information.
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

Don and Rhonda Carano invite you to visit the beautiful home of Ferrari-Carano wines, the spectacular Italianate hospitality wine center, Villa Fiore, set in the midst of the 70acre Dry Creek Valley estate vineyard. Here you can taste the critically-acclaimed FerrariCarano wines, stroll five acres of exquisite gardens, view the magnificent underground, double-vaulted barrel cellar, and sample limited and reserve wines in the Enoteca Reserve Tasting Bar. Be sure to browse the wine shop where youll find wine countrys most distinctive gift selections, gourmet gift and wine packs, and of course, the entire portfolio of Ferrari-Carano wines. If youd like an in-depth look at FerrariCarano, reserve your spot for the winery tour, offered daily at 10 a.m., by appointment. Hosted by friendly and knowledgeable staff, you will stroll through renowned gardens, see vineyards up close, perhaps catch one of the winemaking team or cellar crew hard at work on the crush pad or in the winerys cellars or tank rooms, view Don and Rhonda Caranos personal wine cellar, and visit the Enoteca and Villa Fiore tasting rooms. You will hear about Ferrari-Caranos history how Don and Rhonda first came to Sonoma County on a
wine buying trip and just fell in love with the area. After the tour, you are invited to taste Ferrari-Carano wines at the Villa Fiore tasting bar or in the Enoteca. Winery tours are by appointment, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m., based on availability. To schedule your tour, email [email protected], or call the Hospitality Department at (707) 433-6700 or 1-800-831-0381. Private tastings are also available by appointment. Each tasting, hosted in the private PreVail Room, is designed to highlight the many nuances of wine in a fun and informative style, and include The Matchmaker wine and food pairing, Chardonnay Lovers, The King of Reds, The PreVail Tasting and Scentiments, to name a few. Private tastings range in price from $20 to $35, and groups of up to eight are welcome. To schedule a private tasting, contact the hospitality department, [email protected], call the Hospitality Department, or visit the website, www.ferrari-carano.com. FerrariCarano is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Perfect Pairs
Chef Schraders Braised Lamb Shoulder with Cocoa and Ancho Chile paired with Judds Hill 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Oh, how I love the flavor combination of ancho chiles and cocoa! This is one that is used often in my house however never with lamb. This lamb recipe was developed by Chef Alejandra Schrader of Master Chef exclusively for Judds Hill to be paired with their 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It showcases her global cuisine point of view while complementing their full-bodied Cabernet. This pairing is simply delicious! The cayenne pepper on the lamb really set it apart from any other lamb meal I have ever tasted, while the pomegranate-Cabernet reduction was the yummy glaze that held the entire dish together. This recipe makes for a delicious and elegant meal that is perfect for Sunday dinner! This lamb dish calls out for a rich, bold, yet beautifully balanced wine and the 2008 Judds Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon makes for a perfect pairing. This Cabernet is a blend of 80% Cabernet, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot and only 456 cases were produced. This vintage opens with aromas of sweet cassis, sandalwood and eucalyptus with dark berry fruit. The tannins are soft with flavors of black berries and currants. Devin Joshua of Judds Hill Winery said, We make wines that are food friendly and approachable and not overly alcoholic or tannic but just well balanced. The vision is to make wines to drink while they are young but we hold back some to enhance their flavors. All of the full-bodied reds poured in our tasting room. Judds Hill is owned and operated by two generations of the Finkelstein family. While his parents Art and Bunnie founded the winery, Judd along with his wife Holly are still dedicated to making premium, handcrafted wines. Along the way, they have made and continue to make great friends. If you are looking for an interactive and hands-on experience, sign up for their Bottle Blending Day Camp. Youll spend about two hours working with a Blending Guide to blend your perfect Bordeaux-style cuve from four barrel samples (two Cabernet Sauvignons, one Merlot and one Cabernet Franc). Once you have decided on a final blend, you will get to hand bottle, cork and label your bottles. Your personally blended wine will be sent home with you the same day! Judds Hill Winery is located right off the Silverado Trail from downtown Napa. Their tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by advance appointment so be sure to call ahead, (707) 255-2332. For this recipe and other favorite Judds Hill food and wine pairings, visit their website at www.juddshill.com.
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BY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY
CARROTS
8 French carrots (or baby carrots) 1/8 tsp ground cumin (or just a pinch) 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
PREPARATION LAMB
BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER WITH COCOA AND ANCHO CHILE, PARSNIP RUTABAGA PUREE, BABY CARROTS AND CABERNET POMEGRANATE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
Preheat the oven at 350 F Season lamb with cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt and pepper. Using a large ovenproof pot (I use my 11 chicken fryer it has a lid and its deep enough), heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat. Sear lamb on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side; transfer to platter. Saut onions until translucent; add garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves and saut until some of the vegetables begin to brown, around 6-8 minutes. Return lamb and any accumulated juices to the pot. Add ancho chile and stir in vegetable stock; bring mixture to boil. Cover pot tightly with a lid and transfer to oven. Bake until lamb is very tender for about 2 hours. Check pot after 1 hour and add additional stock or water, if necessary. Reserve some of the braising liquid for sauce. Keep pot warm until serving.
PUREE
Olive oil Coarse sea salt Freshly ground pepper

LAMB
2 lamb shoulder chops tsp cocoa powder Pinch cayenne pepper 1 small onion, roughly chopped 1 carrot, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 bay leaves 1 dry chile ancho 1 cups reduced-sodium vegetable stock
PUREE
Set parsnip and rutabaga in large pot and cover with water by 1. Add garlic, chives, and season with sea salt and pepper; cover and bring water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir once and cover pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until roots are very tender. Drain. Transfer everything to food processor, drizzle with olive oil and add milk; process until smooth. If puree is too thick, add a little milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
CARROTS
1 large parsnip, peeled and cubed (approx. 1) 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed (approx. 1) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tbsp chives, roughly chopped cup milk
POMEGRANATE-CABERNET REDUCTION
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saut carrots for a couple of minutes, turning often to brown all sides. Reduce heat to low. Add ground cumin, lemon juice, little salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil; stir to coat, cover with lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes. POMEGRANATE-CABERNET REDUCTION Using a small sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Saut onions until translucent, add pomegranate seeds and saut for another couple of minutes. Add braising liquid, wine, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring often and pressing with wooden spoon to burst the seeds. Drain using fine mesh strainer, pushing through. Return sauce to pan and keep on very low heat until ready to serve.
PLATING
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup onions, diced 1/4 cup braising liquid 1/4 cup Judds Hill 2008 Cabernet
Serve a portion of the puree in the center of the plate (spring form or with a spoon), top with the lamb shoulder and place 4 carrots around the puree. Drizzle reduction around plate.
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TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK
BEAULIEU VINEYARDS
BY AleXAnDrA chArSleY
BEAULIEU VINEYARDS BV open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1960 St. helena highway, St. helena (707) 967-5233 | www.bvwines.com
Beaulieu Vineyard is a well-known winery that produces rich, classic Napa Valley wines and has recently completed their new Heritage Room. This room is a tribute to their beginning and ability to survive during Prohibition. Their traditional winemaking methods using state-of-the-art technology creates a combination that enhances the expression of their remarkable vineyards. Georges de Latour founded his winery in 1900 with the vision of creating world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from the exceptional terroir of Rutherford. In the century since, they have continued to produce exceptional quality wines. Their tasting room experience now offers so much more than tastings and winery exclusive information, but also a piece of their enduring legacy and thats why they are the Tasting Room of the Week. Tastings are held in their Maestro Tasting Room or in the George de Latour Reserve Tasting Room. The Maestro Tasting Room pours the majority of their wines produced including their Maestro Collection. This collection features small-lot, hand-crafted wines available exclusively from the winery. Their staff
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is very knowledgeable and after one pour I went with their suggestions for the remainder of my flight and was not disappointed. The Reserve Tasting Room sits a few steps away and is elegantly modern in dcor and is home to their Library Collection with wines dating back to 1970. Here they offer tasting flights of their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons along with their flagship wine, George de Latour Private Reserve. Only here can you taste the Beaulieu Vineyard Clone 4, Clone 6 and Clone 337 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons which have been bottled on their own as limited production wines. These stunning clones are integral to the award winning George de Latour Private Reserve. Bottling them separately showcases the Cabernet Sauvignon clones that make up this exquisite blend. On Saturday, March 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., BV will be hosting a Clone Release Party in their Tasting Room to celebrate the release of the 2007 Clone 4 and 2007 Clone 6 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons. This vintage marks the 12th Anniversary of these impressive wines which are a true testament to the rich history of research and innovation at Beaulieu Vineyard. The cost is $50 per guest and will include hors doeuvres, a library tasting and the opportunity to meet their winemaker Jeffrey Stambor. A visit to Beaulieu Vineyard is a must when in Napa Valley to experience their rich, lush Cabernets that have set them apart and made them a destination winery. If you want to further explore the
BV legacy, enjoy a Historic Tour and Barrel Tasting led by one of their knowledgeable Wine Educators. For $20, guests will visit the historic Redwood Tank Room where they will get to take in the wonderful beauty and aroma of their 100+ year old redwood wine tanks while tasting two of their famous Cabernet Sauvignons. Then, you are invited back to the new Heritage Room to see the interesting array of historic pieces that has shaped Beaulieu Vineyard. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made through their website at www.bvwines.com. Both tasting rooms are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Winemaker Profile: Summers Estate Wines
IGNACIO BLANCAS
BY chArleS neAVe Just a few miles from Calistoga, at the northern-most part of the Napa Valley, sits a beautiful boutique winery named Summers Estate. It is home to graceful architecture (both the tasting room and the winery itself) and equally graceful wines at the hands of winemaker and vineyard manager Ignacio Blancas. Ignacio has been with the winery since founder Jim Summers hired him to work in the cellar in 1997. Along the way Ignacio, a native of Michoacan, Mexico, completed his Certification in Viticulture and Enology, in 2004. Were a small winery, Jim says. So teamwork is absolutely integral to our success. I could not have asked for a better member of the team than Ignacio. This winery is built on his efforts as much as it is on mine and on my wife Beth. Ignacio was instrumental in the replanting of most of the winerys 50 acres of vineyards. As the saying goes, Great wine starts with great vineyards and with the grapes, and Ignacio has helped Summers Estate grow the best grapes possible and has discovered ways to enhance the volcanic soil on the property to best take advantage of one of the qualities that give their wines that distinctive taste. So what does he think of the wine that will be made as the 2011 vintage? Its going to be good, I think, but it was a very challenging year. In the 16 harvests I have been a part of here, it was the most challenging for both farming and winemaking, but well have to see how it turns out when it is all over and done and in the bottle. Then we will really know. But I am optimistic. The wines made at this small winery include Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, a rare and wonderful Charbono, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and their unique Checkmate Bordeaux-style red wine blend, plus a Muscat Canelli and a deep, rich Port. One thing to remember is that the wines they craft are all produced in small lots and are only available at certain times during the year, so they rotate wines on and off their tasting menu as they become available. We are also one of only a few tasting rooms pouring Charbono wine, said Beth Summers. Only 80 acres of Charbono are planted in all of California, half of it here in Calistoga. This area is a sweet spot for Charbono, and most of the older vineyards are here. Only 16 wineries produce Charbono; with Summers Estate Wines holding the title of Charbono King for producing the largest amount of this special wine annually, about 2000 cases in all. No matter which of the wines you sample in their warm, friendly tasting room, with its fireplace, lots of windows and three-sided tasting bar, you will enjoy the experience, one you will return to and recommend to your friends when they journey here, to the northern part of wine country, is over. And what greater endorsement could there be than that?
SUMMERS ESTATE WINE open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. the picnic area and bocce court are available to guests, and the official winery cat is very friendly. 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga (707) 942-5508 | www.summersestatewines.com. check them out on facebook.
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Interactive Food & Wine Experiences at B Cellars Winery

B Cellars, a premium winery and tasting salon located on the picturesque Silverado Trail in Calistoga, is proud to announce a number of enhanced tasting programs designed by wine educator and chef Christina Machamer and principals Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys. Since the winerys inception, B Cellars multi-vineyard winemaking strategy and the resultant versatility of its wines have made it a favorite of chefs and restaurateurs. A modern-day ngociant in the classic French model, B Cellars crafts exceptional blends produced from grapes procured from Napa Valleys most coveted vineyard properties. The B Cellars approach delivers flavor profiles rarely available from single-vineyard, single-varietal wineries, making B Cellars vintages ideal for pairing with creatively articulated foods.
The B Cellars tasting experiences offer a number of expanded options:

Sensory and Excitement Join B Cellars wine educator, Christina Machamer, Season 4 winner of the FOX TV series: Hells Kitchen in a no-holds-barred wine education experience. Now a certified sommelier, join Chef Cmac as she explains how childhood sense memories affect the way adults taste wine, and learn her insider tips for successful food and wine pairings. For this no rules wine tasting, guests should expect the unexpected; (offered on a limited basis, advanced reservations are required, cost is $55 per person, approximately 90 minutes). Wine Blending Boot Camp For those guests interested in the art of winemaking, this hands-on experience is hosted by B Cellars assistant winemaker, Derek Taylor. Get the insiders view on what it takes to develop an artisanal blended wine. Campers start their day with a walk through the estate vineyard, escorted by one of B Cellars wine educators, followed by a tasting of future and current release wines in the cellar. After the tasting, each couple will concoct their own proprietary blend, to be judged by the group in a blind tasting. The Master Blenders will be rewarded with a B Cellars magnum signed by camp graduates, and every camper will receive a souvenir bottle of the winning blend. A gourmet catered lunch is included. Advanced reservations are required; (offered the last Friday of every month, beginning February 24th, 2012 starting at 11 a.m.; cost is $150 per person; approximately three hours). Picnic Among The Vines Guests looking for the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, or simply take in the idyllic sights of the valley can join B Cellars for a romantic picnic nestled in the estate vineyard. Greeted in the beautiful B Cellars tasting salon, guests will enjoy a tour of the beautiful cellar/barrel room, before being escorted to a secluded picnic spot in the vineyard, where guests can experience the tranquility of the serene Calistoga landscape. Gourmet lunch includes a take-away picnic basket filled with gourmet sandwiches, artisan cheeses, locally baked bread, fresh cured olives and a bottle of either the white Blend 23 or a Single-Vineyard Syrah. Advanced reservations are required; (cost $150 per couple, $75 per additional guest). Enology 101 For something a little more casual, guests can reserve a spot at B Cellars Enology 101 class offered every Sunday at 11 a.m. Whether a seasoned wine adventurer or a wine country
novice; guests will learn the secrets of how sommeliers taste and analyze wines, the basics of wine service, and how to pair food and wine at home. Guests should come ready to participate, as each guest will write their own Mad Libs inspired tasting notes, the best of which will be featured in future B Cellars wine club shipments. Advanced reservations are required; (offered every Sunday at 11 a.m., cost $30 per person, approximately 60 minutes). Flagship Private Tasting The Flagship Private Tasting begins with a guided tour of the estate vineyards and cellar hosted by one of B Cellars wine educators. Following the tour, guests will enjoy a private seated tasting of B Cellars flagship blends as well as a limited-production selection only available at the winery. All tastings are accompanied by locally sourced cheese and charcuterie. Offered daily by advanced reservation only; (cost $35 per person, approximately 60 minutes). Exclusive Single-Vineyard Private Tasting Held in the heart of the cellar, guests can enjoy limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from some of Napa Valleys most sought after vineyards to experience the extraordinary and diverse terroir of the Napa Valley, while savoring locally sourced cheese and charcuterie. Offered daily by advanced reservation only; (cost $65 per person, approximately 90 minutes). Library Wine Tasting Take a peek at B Cellars past and future with the intimate Library Wine Tasting. Offered in a private setting, guests will start with a future release wine drawn from the barrel, and then explore the ageability of B cellars wines through a multivintage vertical tasting. Each wine is paired with artisan cave aged cheeses, allowing guests the opportunity to taste and purchase wines not available to the general public. Offered daily by advanced reservation only; (cost $65 per person, approximately 90 minutes). B Cellars also offers a Classic Wine Tasting where no reservations are required. Guests are welcome to visit the tasting salon anytime for this classic B Cellars tasting, featuring four vintage wines (one white and three reds) from B Cellars current releases. Cost $15 per person. B Cellars is located at 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 709-8787 or 1-877-229-9939, email [email protected] or go online to www.bcellars.com.
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PINK MANSION 1415 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga
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VINTNERS INN forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios; surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com CALDERWOOD INN An historic Victorian inn in the heart of healdsburg 25 W. Grant Street, Healdsburg [email protected]
the perfect napa wine tasting experience. Valley or forest views from each room, lavish breakfast and afternoon wine tasting, large indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, in-room massage and facials available. 1-800-238-7465
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BRANNAN COTTAGE INN Six spacious, comfortable rooms with garden views, private entrances, private baths, queen-size beds and a refrigerator. two mini-suites have sitting rooms with televisions as well. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure comfort during summertime visits. Down comforters and fireplaces for cozy and romantic evenings. 109 Wapoo St, Calistoga [email protected] www.brannancottageinn.com (707) 942-4200
1-800-600-5444 707-431-1110
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN VALLEY
HILTON GARDEN INN 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield (707) 426-6900 www.hiltongardeninn.com
SONOMA COUNTY SOUTHERN

LEDSON HOTELS 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
CANDLELIGHT INN Private baths; tV/phone and Ac; two-person marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors doeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool 1045 Easum Drive, Napa 1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.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
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 316 Pittman Road Fairfield
(707) 864-3797 www.hiexpress.com
MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST

LONE OAK LODGE Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com
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Wine Tasting in
SUISUN VALLEY
If this is one of your many visits to the wine country, you are no doubt looking for something a little different. So why not change things up and take the road less travelled through Suisun Valley The Napa Back Road. We all no doubt have our favorites, but we are always looking to one up our friends back home. Yes, that never ending search for something new and refreshing, but still preserving all that made you first fall in love with the whole Wine Country Experience. If you are staying in downtown Napa, do you realize you are just approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from a valley that preserved what Napa was in the 1960s? However, the wines at such places like Vezer Family Vineyard and the Blue Victorian Winery take advantage of both the old traditions, such as 100% hand punched down wines, along with implementing the important new techniques learned from those great California winemakers over the last 50 years. This Suisun Valley has been a long-time held secret in the wine country. In fact, many of the locals try to continue this secret, simply because it is where they go to still experience those old feelings of days gone by. Suisun Valley is where you can find wines that would sell for over $150 a bottle at the popular better known tourist destinations in Napa, for $30 to $60. These same wines have 94, 95 and 97 point rankings and medals from the greatest national and international competitions!
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The Napa Back Road

MANKAS TAPAS BAR & STEAKHOUSE
The Newest Hot Spot in Wine Country, Just 15 Minutes from Downtown Napa
By now, most of the avid wine connoisseurs have heard of the fabulous high-scoring Vezr wines, the Vezr Family in Suisun Valley (vezer.com) and the sleepy 170-year-old vineyard village of Mankas Corners where the family winery is located, just 15 minutes away from your downtown Napa hotel room. Now, to add to this already incredible ambiance of this little wine oasis in conjunction with the Las Vegas Steakhouse Group and a former Hilton executive Kevin Johnson the Vezr family has brought a first-class dinning experience to this coveted little piece of California wine history. The restaurant is in an 1850s old west general store and overnight stagecoach stop located in the middle of Suisun Valley (Californias second oldest appellation) at 2522 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Professional designer Liz Vezr is overseeing the half million dollar renovation of the restaurant done in beautiful craftsman style with dark walnut, Madagascar wood finishings, rich autumn rose slate stone walls and a huge inviting black walnut bar. Quaint indoor and outdoor dining areas consist of the winemakers table, private couch and armchair dining as well as luxurious leather booths that let you simply sink into and hide as you savor what just might be one of the best meals you have ever had. Here, you will experience some of the greatest wine country tapas and steaks prepared by renown Chef David Pajarillo who trained for eight years under Michael Minas Las Vegas Restaurant AQUA and seven years with the Four Seasons Hotel Group in San Francisco. You will find such favorites as the delicious Wine Stompers 16-ounce seasoned marbled rib-eye, spiced organic chicken breasts, baked duck, salmon, blackened sea bass, grass-fed beef, jumbo prawns and, yes, Rutherford-style dry-rubbed St. Louis ribs. Come in early and enjoy a pomegranate mojito at the full bar or the wine list that sports everything from a 1953 Chateau Latour to the finest California boutique-only wines like Gem Stone, Winter and, of course, the world-famous Vezr La Salette Petite Sirah blend. Stop by and make a full day of it at the Vezr Winery, the Blue Victorian Winery and the private family ranch and tasting room.
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MANKAS TAPAS BAR & STEAKHOUSE
lunch: Daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner tuesday through Sunday 5 to 10 p.m. 2522 Mankas corner road, fairfield 1-888-823-Vine or vezer.com
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Famed Paranormal Investigator Speaks at Wine Train

Mary Ann Winkowski Communicates with Earthbound Spirits
Ever feel like someone is watching over you? If yes, perhaps Mary Ann Winkowski can help you get in touch with them. Winkowski is the well-known paranormal investigator who was the inspiration behind the TV series Ghost Whisperer. She will be making two West Coast appearances at the Napa Valley Wine Train on March 9 and 10. Guests will be able to hear her speak, participate in a Q&A and dine with Mary Ann on the Wine Train. Mary Ann recently released her newest book: Beyond Delicious: the Ghost Whisperers Cookbook. Guests of the two Wine Train shows will be able to ask questions about the recipes and her experiences with earthbound spirits those who have not yet entered the light, and crossed over. She will even take questions from the crowd about ghosts or removing negative energy off a person. I cannot wait to see the unpaid guests on the Wine Train. Could be dead train owners, conductors, engineers, past travelers, vineyard owners, workers or how about a wine connoisseur. Maybe even someone attached to a guest on the train, Mary Ann said. Tickets for the two events begin at $150 per person for the Gourmet lunch or dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train and in station presentation by Mary Ann. Friday Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. In station wine tasting and Wine Train speech From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Lunch and casual visiting with guests on Train From 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.: One hour presentation and questions from guest From 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Book signing Saturday Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: One hour presentation and questions from guest From 5:30 to 6 p.m.: Book signing From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Dinner and casual visiting with guests on Train For more information, call 1-800-427-4124 or go on the website to: winetrain.com/ghost-whisperer
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Artist Lynn Hershman Leeson Brings !WAR To Napa Valley

Award-Winning Women Art Revolution Film Debuts At The Hess Collection Arts Council Benefit Features Artist Conversation With Forums Michael Krasny
A moving collection of interviews with female artists recorded over four decades by artist Lynn Hershman Leeson captures the history of women in contemporary art, in their own, often contentious retelling of the impact of the feminist art movement that dates to the beginning of the womens liberation and civil rights movements of the 1960s. The award-winning film, featuring a rousing score by Carrie Brownstein, will debut in the West Galley of the Hess Art Collection at The Hess Collection Winery on Saturday, April 28 in a major fund-raiser for the Arts Council of Napa Valley, part of the Napa Valley Arts in April celebration organized by the Napa Valley Destination Council. The Arts Council benefit begins with a garden wine reception at The Hess Collection at 3 p.m., followed by a conversation with artist Leeson in the West Gallery of the Hess Art Collection led by popular KQED Forum host Michael Krasny. The 83-minute film follows. Later, an exclusive dinner with limited seating with artist Leeson and Michael Krasny will further benefit the Arts Council. Tickets, priced at $100, and further information are available at www.womenartrevolutionbenefit.eventbrite.com. For information about the exclusive dinner, which is a separate event and ticket, contact Ashley Cox at [email protected] or (707) 255-1144 x-226. Ms. Leeson has long-been among the most popular artists at The Hess Art Collection, where her displayed work includes Americas Finest #2, DiNA, Cyberroberta, A Room of Ones Own and Roberta Breitmore. Often, her work is interactive and challenges the viewer. In all, Donald Hess has acquired 17 works by the artist. !WAR was selected as one of the three best documentaries of 2011 by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and is an official selection of the Sundance, Berlin, San Francisco, Toronto and Human Rights Watch Film Festivals.
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Synopsis of !WAR (Women Art Revolution)

An entertaining and revelatory secret history of Feminist Art, !Women Art Revolution deftly illuminates this under-explored movement through conversations, observations, archival footage and works of visionary artists, historians, curators and critics. Starting from its roots in 1960s antiwar and civil rights protests, the film details major developments in womens art through the 1970s and explores how the tenacity and courage of these pioneering artists resulted in what is now widely regarded as the most significant art movement of the late 20th century. For more than forty years, filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson (Teknolust, Strange Culture) has collected a plethora of interviews with her contemporaries and shaped them into an intimate portrayal of their fight to break down barriers facing women both in the art world and society at large. With a rousing score by SleaterKinneys Carrie Brownstein, !W.A.R. features Miranda July, The Guerilla Girls, Yvonne Rainer, Judy Chicago, Marina Abramovic, Yoko Ono, Cindy Sherman, Barbara Kruger, B. Ruby Rich, Ingrid Sischy, Carolee Schneemann, Miriam Schapiro, Marcia Tucker and countless other groundbreaking figures. Tickets For !WAR Arts In April Benefit are available online at www.womenartrevolutionbenefit.eventbrite.com. For more information, go to www.womenartrevolution.com The Hess Collection is located on the top of the mountain at 4411 Redwood Road. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (707) 255-1144 or go to www.hesscollection.com for more information on Hess Collection wines, the museum or special events.
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YOUNTVILLE
19th Annual Taste of Yountville Weekend Celebration Brings World-Famous Food, Wine and Fine Art Events to the Napa Valley
Popular Weekend Features Wine Country Block Party with Yountvilles Celebrated Restaurants and Wineries, along with Napa Valley Open Studio Artists Events
Yountville, the culinary capital of the Napa Valley, will host the 19th Annual Taste of Yountville weekend celebration on March 23 and 24 to showcase the towns finest food, wine and arts. Taste of Yountville will culminate in a town-wide block party on Saturday, March 24 in which food and wine lovers can sip and sample local favorites while taking a stroll along picturesque Washington Street. In addition to Saturdays signature block party event, the Taste of Yountville weekend will play host to several special events throughout Yountville, including local fine arts events hosted by the Yountville Arts Committee, special cooking demonstrations and guided tours of The French Laundrys garden.
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As part of the NapaStyle Culinary Classroom series, NapaStyle will host a special cooking demonstration featuring James Beard Award winner, New York Times best-selling author and NBCs Biggest Loser Nutritionist Cheryl Forberg, RD. The event at V Marketplace 1870 is $50 per person and runs from 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.napastyle.com/culinary or call (707) 945-1229. The Yountville Arts Committee will also present the popular Taste of Yountville Show & Sale Artist Reception hosted by Napa Valley Open Studio Artists from 5 to 8 p.m. The artist reception will be a oneof-a-kind opportunity to meet 30 of Napa Valleys most prestigious local artists, and view their work on display, including fine art, ceramics, glass, jewelry and mixed media, at the Yountville Commu-
nity Center. Guests can also enjoy live music by local musician Kim Kelly, wines from Yountville wineries, including Jessup Cellars, Somerston, Cornerstone and Hope & Grace Winery, and a cheese feast of unique local and international cheeses chosen and presented by Napa Valleys own Danger Men Cooking. Admission is $10 and all works will be available for purchase during the two-day sale through Saturday, March 24, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Yountville Arts Committee. For more information, visit the website at www.napavalleyopenstudios.info/taste-of-yountville.html.
Saturday, March 24
The weekend will culminate with the feature event, the 19th Annual Taste of Yountville block party, where the towns acclaimed restaurants and wineries will offer savory bites, micro brews and wine along pedestrian-friendly Washington Street . The event, hosted by ABC7 News Arts and Entertainment Reporter Don Sanchez, will take place from noon to 5 p.m., and admission is free.
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Tasting tickets to experience many of Yountvilles restaurants and dozens of Napa Valley wineries are only $1 each. Taste of Yountville block party restaurant participants have previously included: Bistro Jeanty, Bouchon, Bottega, etoile at Domaine Chandon, Hurleys Restaurant & Bar, Lucy restaurant and bar at Bardessono, NapaStyle Paninoteca, Pacific Blues and Redd. Past participating wineries are: Bell Wine Cellars, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Domaine Chandon, Girard Winery, Cornerstone Cellars, Goosecross Cellars, Hopper Creek Winery, Jessup Cellars and Somerston Wine Company. A special garden tour of The French Laundrys two-acre culinary masterpiece by culinary gardener Tucker Taylor is also available (weather permitting, check website for details). In addition, a one-day Passport will be available to visitors to get stamped along the event route during Taste of Yountville for a chance to win special prizes at days end. Key sponsors of the event include the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Yountville, KVON 1440 AM and 99.3 THE VINE, Bardessono and V Marketplace 1870. For more information and updates on events, visit www.yountville.com or Yountvilles Facebook page at www.facebook.com/YountvilleChamber.
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About Yountville
Nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley, Yountville was the site of Napa Valleys first planted vines in 1838. Home to world-renowned restaurants and award-winning chefs, Yountville is the regions paramount culinary scene with six MICHELIN stars. An ideal base for the avid oenophile, Yountvilles microclimate pedigree has its own American Viticultural Area (AVA) and offers more than 24 unparalleled wineries and producers. Yountville is home to 11 premium hotel properties, the countys only hot air ballooning launch, five National Register of Historic Places sites as well as shopping, galleries and performing arts. Located approximately 55 miles north of San Francisco, visitors can arrive via scenic Highway 29 or via Napa County Airport, Sacramento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) or San Francisco (SFO) international airports. For more information and travel inquiries, contact the Yountville Chamber of Commerce at (707) 944-0904 or visit www.Yountville.com.
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Welcome to
CALISTOGA
The Napa Valley town of Calistoga will usher in the spring season with the inaugural Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival, March 10 and 11. Under a main tent in the heart of downtown, Calistoga will turn into a veritable jazz club as some of Californias best live jazz bands roll out their sultry sounds. The Calistoga Chamber of Commerce has put together a full roster of notable acts that will perform in the main tent from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 10. The days events include wine tasting from over two dozen top wineries, as well as food tastings. Sunday, March 11, visitors can partake in delectable morning or early afternoon brunches at several local eateries, which will host more live music.
Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival Celebrates Return of Spring

The Talent
Calistoga welcomes a talented lineup of jazz greats to perform throughout the day including Portland area saxophonist Devin Phillips, a New Orleans native. Also, the magnetic Rhonda Benin, whose alluring vocals combine jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues, will sing, and acoustic instrumentalist Rolando Morales will perform a range of selections from classical or flamenco-inspired instrumentals to fiery Latin-jazz. Vocalist Kenny Washington, also hailing from New Orleans, will share rapid-fire scats and effortless, smooth jazz vocals and LA crooner Billy Valentine will round out the entertainment. Additional musicians will headline at multiple locations downtown.
Wine and Dine

The cost of admission to the Spring Jazz Festival on March 10 will include the fine jazz and food, as well as wine tastings. More than two dozen top wineries will pour, including: B Cellars, Castello di Amorosa, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Sterling Vineyards and V. Sattui Winery, among others. Several local restaurants, including Calistoga Kitchen, All Seasons Bistro, Boskos Trattoria, JoLe and others, will provide sample bites of local cuisine.
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Attendees must be 21 years or over. General admission tickets are available at the door for $40 per person, and include entrance into the main tent for live music performances, 10 tasting tickets (for use on either food or wine tastings; additional tasting tickets are $5 for two), an unbreakable GoVino event glass and an event map/schedule. The mobile cigar lounge wildly popular at previous events - will also be on hand. Discounted tickets can be purchased online, at a 10 percent savings, for $36. Discounted tickets are also available at the door for local residents (with proof of a 94515 zip code) and active military (with military I.D.). Other Napa Valley residents may also receive a 10 percent savings at the door with proof of residence.
Lodging and Sunday brunch

Visitors are encouraged to stay overnight at one of Calistogas fine lodging properties. Several offer a variety of spa services for a rejuvenating getaway. On Sunday morning or in the early afternoon, visitors can partake in specially prepared brunch menus accompanied by more live jazz at participating downtown restaurants including All Seasons Bistro, Calistoga Inn, Hydro Bar & Grill, JoLe and more. Known for its natural geothermal waters, relaxing spas, distinctive
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wineries, and beautiful scenery, visitors can also explore artisan shops, dine at fine restaurants and enjoy the valleys best nightlife. For ticket purchases or more information, visit the website at CalistogaVisitors.com or call the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center at (707) 942-6333.
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Californias 6th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival, March 23-25

Weekend showcases cheesemakers with local farm tours, grand tasting events, beer & wine pairings and cooking demonstrations with world-renowned chefs
Celebrating its sixth anniversary at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma, the United States premier cheese-and-wine event, Californias Artisan Cheese Festival, brings together artisan cheesemakers, brewers, wineries and guests for three days of tasting and appreciation of all things cheese. On March 23-25, the festival will feature a lively weekend lineup of top artisan cheese experts, authors, chefs and winemakers conducting seminars, pairings, tastings and demonstrations. Guests have the opportunity to experience limited-production, rare artisan cheeses and learn about the art of making cheese, while supporting local and sustainable farmers and cheesemakers. Lagunitas Brewery Tour & Dinner (Friday, March 23: 3:30-8 p.m.) This five-hour beer-and-cheese extravaganza features a sixcourse dinner prepared by Chef Danny Mai (Tolay Restaurant at The Sheraton Sonoma County) and paired with beers from local Petaluma brewery, Lagunitas. Transportation to and from the Sheraton and gratuity included; $135 per person. Cheese Demos and Seminars (Saturday, March 24) Join local industry experts, chefs and cheesemakers for a variety of interactive seminars and demos throughout the day at the Sheraton Sonoma County. The seminars will include lunch catered by Petaluma Market. Seminars are $65 each per person. Check the website for details. Grand Tasting & Best in Cheese Competition (Saturday, March 24: 6-10 p.m.) This popular roaming feast showcases top Bay Area chefs using artisan cheeses in a variety of dishes. More than 20 top restaurants, wineries and breweries and will vie for your affection and vote at this lighthearted competition; $75 per person. Bacon, Bubbles and Brunch + More Great Cheese with Duskie Estes (Sunday, March 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon) Start the morning off right by enjoying some enticing cheese-centric breakfast dishes paired with Iron Horse bubby while watching a cooking demonstration with Chef Duskie Estes (Zazu, Bovolo, The Black Pig Meat Co.). Brunch attendees also gain VIP access to the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace an hour before it opens to the public; $100 per person. Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace (Sunday, March 25, 124:30 p.m.) More than 65 artisan producers, winemakers, brewers and chefs will offer samples of their local hand-crafted cheeses, cheesebased dishes, wines and beers; $45 per person. A full schedule of events, participants and ticketing information can be viewed here at www.artisancheesefestival.com/schedule.html. Tickets are now on sale at www.artisancheesefestival.com. Those interested can also follow updates by liking the Artisan Cheese Festival on Facebook and following the event on Twitter. All events are priced separately.
The 2012 schedule includes the following events:

Behind-the-Scenes Cheese Country Farm Tours (Friday, March 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) One of the most popular and coveted of events, the intimate farm tours are held at various local farms and creameries. Guests can taste the differences between cows, sheeps and goats milk cheeses, tour area farms, watch cheese being made and learn about how an animals diet affects a cheeses flavor. Lunch and bus ride to and from the Sheraton included. These tours sell out quickly at $75 per person. (Check the website for full details). From Dirt to Dinner Farm Tour and Feast (Friday, March 23: 18 p.m.) Guests will have first-hand access to Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Cheesemaker Kuba Hemmerling as well as renowned Wine Country Chef Cindy Pawlcyn (Brassica, Cindys Backstreet Kitchen, Mustards Grill). After a tour of the pastoral Giacomini Family Dairy followed by a focused cheese tasting, guests will join Chef Pawlcyn for a three course interactive dinner with cooking demonstrations and local wine pairings. The evening ends with a grand finale cheese course and conversation between Pawlcyn and Hemmerling. Transportation to and from the Sheraton and gratuity included; $150 per person.
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Sonoma County Wineries Roll Out Their Wine Barrels for Exclusive Tasting Weekends Next Month
Wine Road Northern Sonoma County Hosts Its 34th Annual Barrel Tasting
For the first two weekends in March, visitors to Sonoma County have the opportunity to experience young, unfinished wines still in the barrel at Wine Road Northern Sonoma Countys annual barrel tasting. Over the weekends of March 2-4 and 9-11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., wine lovers can meet winemakers, sample wines from the barrel and purchase futures at a substantial discount. Enthusiasts can taste and then purchase the wine at the event at a 25-30% markdown, and receive their case lot 12-18 months later. Many of the wines sampled throughout the weekend are produced in such limited quantities that they are sold exclusively as futures. More than 100 wineries open their cellar doors as they celebrate this years Barrel Tasting. Members of the Wine Road are located in the Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander Valleys in Northern Sonoma County. A complete list of participating wineries is available at www.wineroad.com. Advance tickets are available online for $30 per person for one entire weekend, including Friday. Advance tickets will be available for purchase through February 27, at www.wineroad.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase at participating wineries beginning on the Friday of each weekend for $40 per person. Large buses will not be allowed at this event due to limited space. In order for wineries to be responsible hosts and provide a worthwhile experience, smaller groups of people are highly encouraged to attend. For additional information, or to request a free map, call 1-800723-6336 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY VOTED BEST TASTING ROOM enjoy Acclaimed gardens gourmet Picnic fare Wines by the glass 2 for 1 tasting in the Visitor center See ad on page 58 8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood www.chateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572
When Philippe Thibault, the Hospitality Operations Manager at Chateau St. Jean, talks about the winerys property he gets very excited, and rightly so. The setting on Highway 12 in the upper reaches of the Sonoma Valley is absolutely gorgeous. The grounds of Chateau St. Jean lend themselves to elegance, sophistication and romance, Philippe enthuses. Its like going to France without the travel! It doesnt seem like it now in the wintertime, but during the rest of the year, the grounds are just so beautiful. It doesnt really matter what time of year you go to Chateau St. Jean, it is always one of the most beautiful stops in the Sonoma wine country and there is so much to see on the grounds and in the two tasting rooms. The Reserve Tasting Room is located in the original house that was built on the property in 1920, and it does look like a French Chateau, hence the name. The rooms are large and comfortable and the wines are excellent. The other tasting room, completed in 2000, is also an event space and an extremely large gift shop. With a very long tasting bar, the room also boasts a deli featuring a variety of charcuterie, cheeses, olives and the like where wine tasting can easily become lunch. There is also the opportunity to sample the various olive oils that are marketed by the winery, and browse the wide array
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Sausal Century Vines Celebrate 135 Years

With Zinfandel, there are old vines, there are really old vines and then there are ancient vines. Sausal Winerys Century Vines fall into the later grouping. Old Vine Zinfandel vines (at least 50 years or older) tend to have a lower yield: fewer clusters of grapes with smaller berry size. However their fruit is more intense in color and concentration of flavors. Century Vines is a very special block of Zinfandel on the Sausal estate. This block of vineyard appears in the 1877 Historical Atlas Map of Sonoma County by Thos. H. Thompson & Co. From that reference, they know that the vines are at least 135 years old. These vines have been cared for by generations of families and have survived infestations of phylloxera and other diseases. They have stood the test of time, consistently producing such quality fruit that no family or generation ever pulled these vines for replanting. The Sausal Century Vines block is five acres, but these are not densely planted acres (7'x7'-row spacing) and sadly some vines have not survived. The approximately four-anda-half acres that remain are carefully cared for. Weeds are hoed away by hand and heavy branches are propped and tied up. These short, gnarly, fragile vines produce less than a half a ton per acre. Their fruit is concentrated and Sausal believes the juice from this fruit is the truest to varietal characteristics of any they have. Stop by the Sausal Winery tasting room and try for yourself. They usually have their Family Zinfandel (made from 50-year-old vines) and Private Reserve Zinfandel (made from 90-year-old vines) open for comparison. Sausal Winery is located at 7370 Highway 128 in Healdsburg. For more information, call 1-800-500-2285 or visit the website at www.sausalwinery.com.
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Collage Retrospective by Douglas DeVivo at the Charles Creek Tasting Room & Gallery
Fun and colorful are words often used to describe the unique works of local artist Douglas DeVivo whose retrospective of 15 years as a collage artist is currently on display at the Charles Creek Tasting Room & Gallery. I paint with paper, says the artist, creating depth and shadow from bits of written text, old illustrated technology and slivers of our personal history. My process is quick and instinctual; there is something meditative about cutting and laying paper. Time just flies away Beyond the surface appeal that encourages comfortable
engagement with each piece, the viewer will find layer upon layer of depth, complexity and ever-changing perspectives. The early work, DeVivo observes, is so different; I was into furniture making at the time so most are boxed (three dimensional). Over the years the work has become more open, more emotional and visually complex. These collages hit you on so many different levels. Each one has a rich visual history; they bring back memories. You can look forever and never see it all! Douglas DeVivo lives and works in Jenner, California. This show will run through March 31, 2012. The winery Tasting Room is conveniently situated in a charming 1890s era storefront on the historic Sonoma Plaza at 483 First St. West. The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery are open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (707) 935-3848 or email [email protected].
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of wine accoutrement such as gift bags, openers, coasters, decanters, etc., and then there are the cookbooks, aprons, shirts, clocks, glasses and more. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the grounds and all the facilities on the property as they taste and learn about the more than 35 wines created at Chateau St. Jean. We strive to provide our guests with a journey, an experience, that celebrates the history of the winery, Philippe says. You will not be rushed, we are providing memories here and it is important for our guests to enjoy every moment that they are on the property. Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in Vineyard Designated wines. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren uses her 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise with Chateau St. Jean to highlight the best of each vineyard in the wines.
In 1999, Chateau St. Jean was the first Sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious Wine of the Year award from the Wine Spectator magazine for its 1996 Cinq Cepages, a Bordeaux-style blend of five varietals. The winery received high acclaim once more when it received the #2 Wine of the Year from Wine Spectator for its 1999 Cinq Cepages. Winemaker Van Staaveren has also been named Winemaker of the Year in 2008 by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Inspiration for the lush gardens that surround the property was based on the classic estate gardens of the Mediterranean, as seen through the use of citrus-planted terracotta pots and the generous use of herbs and flowers. The winery has integrated existing site features and vistas into a landscape that is both relaxed and elegant to exemplify Sonoma wine country.
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Sea Ranch Lodge Where Stress Falls Away with the Setting Sun
Resting gently on the pristine bluffs of the Sonoma-Mendocino coast, the Sea Ranch Lodge offers guests a true definition of serenity and understated comfort. Just a two-hour drive north from San Francisco, the Sea Ranch Lodge is surrounded by a dramatic landscape of redwood groves and grassy bluffs where wildlife abounds, and stress just falls away with the setting sun. Sea Ranch Lodge mirrors the natural landscape of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast of California. Period architecture from the early 1970s features cedar and redwood, with soaring volumes and simple but elegant design. With bluff-top ocean views, the sound of the surf, surrounding meadows and wildlife are only a few of the amenities nature provides. Twenty oversized rooms feature breathtaking views; some include fireplace and/or hot tub, and some with separate sleeping areas. Plush goosedown comforters grace the king- or queen-sized beds. A morning newspaper is delivered to your door and acomplimentary special lodge breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. The Lodge is equipped with complimentary wireless access.
Black Point Grill

Overlooking a pastoral and rugged Sonoma seascape meadow, with spectacular blue and white water ocean views, your table in the dining room offers an unmatched experience of the ever changing Pacific Ocean. The Black Point Grill at Sea Ranch Lodge features internationally inspired California cuisine with emphasis on the freshest local ingredients. The seasonal and daily menus offer options from casual tavern fare to more formal small plates, appetizers and entrees. Unique regional wines, paired with sophisticated yet uncontrived fare, results in a dining experience which beautifully reflects a sense of our special location. The Black Point Grill at Sea Ranch Lodge is honored to be the recipient of several awards including the Sonoma County Stars Four Star Restaurant Award in recognition for an exceptional selection of Sonoma County wines, the Wine Spectator Award and the 2008 Wine Enthusiast Award of Unique Distinction, given for dedication to delivering the most wine friendly experience.
Weddings at Sea Ranch Lodge

Its easy to see why decades of couples have chosen the Sea Ranch Lodge for their wedding ceremonies and celebrations. With the infinite expanse of the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, the intimacy of a grassy knoll and a historic barn nearby, its a place with a magical ambiance. The ceremony venues are variations on the same theme: spectacular views, intimate setting, creative cuisine and attentive, friendly service. Chef Phillip Kaufman creates seasonal catering menus utilizing local and organic ingredients which are sure to please your guests. The Sea Ranch Lodge is an ideal location on the Sonoma coast for 2 to 125 people for small weddings, elopements, renewals, reunions, commitment ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries, retreats and other special events. The Guest Service Manager will handle every detail. The personalized service of the experienced staff is focused on ensuring the success of your special event. The Sea Ranch, one of the first eco-communities, began in the late 60s and early 70s with an alliance of architecture and nature that has left decades of visitors with the feeling that there is no place in the world quite like this. The Sea Ranch Lodge offers cozy ocean-view accommodations and innovative regional dining. Come and enjoy a romantic stay for two and see what Sea Ranch is all about. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-732-7262, visit www.searanchlodge.com or email [email protected].
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Bodega Wine Estates Hosts Irish Stew Cook-off, March 18
by Terri Hiller
Bodega Wine Estate is going green! Irish green that is! At our last food and wine pairing, I asked our winemakers what they would cook for St. Patricks Day and all three gave the same answerbut the similarities stopped right there! These master chefs all began describing their mouthwatering recipes for Irish stew, argued over lamb or beef, with or without carrots, Guinness or red wine, barley or cabbage. About the only thing they agreed upon were the potatoes! And when it came to discussing the spices, Ive never heard more spirited arguments both for or against rosemary. There really wasnt much else to do but to showcase all three recipes. Bodega Wine Estates, home to an incredible case of talented and personable winemakers, will be hosting an Irish stew cook-off on Sunday, March 18. Each of the award-winning vintners will prepare his finest version of this hearty, wine-friendly meal. Never before have so many wines joined their makers for a food pairing bout to make the Irish proud. Bodega Wine Estates well-appointed tasting room will be just the first stop. Follow your nose and meander through the winery to discover more stations where food and wine are paired to thrill your senses, satisfy your hunger and excite the palate. Each of the winemakers: Paul Hoffman (Hoffman Family Cellars), Josh Stein (Stein Family Wines) and Robert Amox (Knightswood Vineyards and Winery) will be there to chat with you, defend their recipes and tantalize you with their wines. Space is limited and you would do best reserving your place for the event in advance. This winery has a reputation for pulling out all of the stops to guarantee the guests have a great, memorable time and is excpected to sell out. Reservations are available at http://wearegoinggreen.eventbright.com. This is a dog-friendly winery and accommodations are always made for Fido as well. Just one additional note, come hungry! Bodega Wine Estates is located at 751 13th Street at Avenue I, Treasure Island, San Francisco and is open Friday, Saturdaya nd Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (415) 525-4154.
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BODEGA WINE ESTATES 751 13th Street at Avenue i, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat and Sun from 1 to 6pm, 415-525-4154 Free tasting for two with ad A collection of family wineries the venue promises a truly unique and enjoyable wine tasting experience with spectacular views of the City. Bring your lunch/picnic to enjoy with wine on the terrace. Knightswood wines are crafted to allow them express the nature of the vineyards' locale, giving voice to the elements of sun, wind and rain unique to each. Stein Family Wines Got honest wine? We do. Our wines celebrate being alive and show lifes creative essence. We make sure the folks who grow and make it enjoy some of its dreams, too. Why? Because fair is fair. Great wines made the right way: steinfamilywines.com/donations. KENDRIC VINEYARDS treasure island, San francisco (707) 363-9462 www.kendricvineyards.com Kendric Vineyards crafts cellar-worthy Pinot Noir and Syrah fromour vineyards in Marin and Amador counties.Weare excited to here, alongsidethe otherartisan wineries of Treasure Island." THE WINERY SF 200 California Ave. Bldg 180 N, Treasure Island, Daily 12pm-5pm 415-SF -JUICE www.winery-sf.com The Winery SF brings the California wine experience to San Francisco. It's 20,000 sq. ft. winery, tasting room, and event center allows visitors to experience the winemaking process first-hand while enjoying award-winning wines from Napa, Sonoma, and beyond. Tours available by appointment.
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March Madness Wine Tour: Going Mad for Livermore Wine!
Hey Guys! Hey Gals! Seven Livermore wineries are celebrating March Madness with a Going Mad for Livermore Wine! tour on Sunday, March 4. Grab your friends and get ready for some sporting fun at the best wineries in the Livermore Valley! Come taste some MADly good wine, play a few hoops, sample yummy chocolates, get some great golf tips, shop for fun accessories and learn some new makeup tricks! Theres something for everyone, including antique cars at Les Chenes, a putting green at Rodrigue Molyneaux, hoops at Longevity, 49ers memorabilia and golf tips at Nottingham, Rollin in the Madness for a chance to win a NCAA Finals game day survival package worth over $350 at Occasio, music by TankHalfFull, tapas for sale and basketball on the big screen at McGrail, where you can taste the Best of Show Livermore Cabernet from the SF Chronicle Competition! Visit four out of seven wineries and be entered to win a fabulously mad gift basket! Theres one for guys and one for gals, so be sure to pick up a MAD Ticket at the first winery you visit! Join the March Madness Wine Tour at these participating wineries: Les Chenes, Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards, Nottingham Cellars, Occasio Winery, Retzlaff Vineyards and Rodrigue Molyneaux. Lets all go MAD for Livermore Wine!
Barrel Tasting with Livermore Valley Wineries

More than 30 Livermore Valley wineries will participate in the regions third annual Barrel Tasting Weekend March 31 and April 1 by offering samples of wines still in development direct from their barrels. Guests with special event wristbands and official glasses will receive at least one barrel sample at each participating winery. Most winemakers will be present to personally pour and discuss their young wines and offer delicious pairings with gourmet appetizers, artisan cheeses, chocolate and nuts. Livermore Valleys Barrel Tasting Weekend will take place Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day. Advance tickets are $30, available online at www.LVwine.org. Tickets purchased at the event will be $35 per person. Visit the website for details.
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LONGEVITY WINES 2271 South Vasco rd. Ste B, livermore, 925-443-Wine The winery is family owned and operated by Phil and Debra Long, along with their resident wine dog, PressTon. Come and enjoy tasting Longevitys flagship wines, Deb-ru vee, their Rhone-style blend, and Phil-osophy, their Bordeaux-style blend as well as many others.
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Pinot Paradise Taste the Magic of Mountains Pinot Noirs

Pinot Noir lovers will savor the flavors and explore the magic of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the eighth Pinot Paradise festival March 31 through April 1. Pinot Noirs from the Santa Cruz Mountains represent the diversity of micro-climates and dramatic mountain terrain that define the region. The marine influence and distinctive soils create intensely concentrated fruit that yields some of the most complex and ageworthy Pinot Noir in the world. There are six sub-areas in this wine-growing appellation each bearing their own characteristics in their wine. Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Cruz Tasting at Villa Ragusa in Old Town Campbell, will showcase more than 80 Pinot Noirs paired with gourmet hors doeuvres from some of the regions best restaurants. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door. Saturday, March 31, Pathway to Pinot Paradise offers a selfguided tour of the regions Pinot-producing wineries. Barrel tasting, library wines and special offerings by participating wineries will be available. Visitors can enjoy exploring the incredible mountain terrain and coastal roads as they discover the delightful world of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Tickets are $25. Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowers invite Pinot lovers to take The Flavor Journey at the 8th annual Pinot Paradise Technical Session on March 31. Attendees at this years session will discover the faults and triumphs that occur on the journey to making a Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Pinot Noir. Paradise V.I.P. Packages will offer a guided tour in a small group format at Villa Ragusa during a private pre-event tasting at 1 p.m. followed by the Grand Cruz Tasting. Participants will learn in detail about the Santa Cruz Mountains and the distinct flavor profiles of each sub-region as they taste and discuss with winemakers and/or representatives from the wineries. Cost is $75 and includes the Grand Cruz tasting. Tickets and more information are available from the SCMWA at (831)685-8463, www.scmwa.com or email [email protected].
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Sip, Swirl, Savor and Learn During Holman Ranch Tasting Rooms In Your Own Backyard Series
Local Chefs and Culinary Artisans Will Offer Tips and Tricks For The Perfect Flavor Pairings
Inspired by the culinary bounty of the Central Coast of California, Holman Ranch Tasting Room, located at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village, has invited local culinary chefs and artisans to demonstrate how wine can be best complemented with fresh culinary products found throughout the Central Coast. Holman Ranch Tasting Rooms In Your Own Backyard series will have chefs and artisans sharing their tips and techniques for finding the perfect, fresh ingredients for preparing truly memorable meals, side dishes as well as understanding flavor pairings. From paella to olive oil tastings, the series will showcase local experts knowledgeable about tips and tricks on everything from how to select the best olive oil to creating savory pastries with ingredients from the local Farmers Market. Each demonstration will offer recommendations for the best wine to pair with the featured culinary item.
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Celebrate National Paella Day with Chef Brandon Miller of Mundaka Restaurant on Tuesday, March 27, 6 p.m. Every cuisine has one a one-pot meal, a peasant dish that is the quintessential definition of that place and people. Louisiana has jambalaya. Chile has the cazuela. Theres Irish Stew and Pad Thai. And the Spanish? Well, they have paella. March 27th is National Paella Day. Let Chef Brandon take you on a culinary journey through Spain and teach you the tips and trick of how to make traditional Spanish Paella. Sip Holman Ranch wine, learn how to make paella and take home a recipe card so that you can create this dish for your family and friends.
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In April Get Savory with Elena Salsedo from Sweet Elenas Thursday, April 12, 6 p.m. Meet the Queen of Quince: Thursday, May 3, 6 p.m. Mysteries of Olive Oil Revealed on Wednesday, July 18, 6 p.m. Holman Ranchs Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines while learning about the culinary bounty available in your own backyard. The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Ros of Pinot Noir. Carefully handharvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is available for private events. For more information, visit the website at www.holmanranch.com.
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NAPA VALLEY
1313 Main 1313 Main Street, napa; 707 258-1313 fri-Sat 11-12, Sun-thu 11-10 A Dozen Vintners tasting room, 3000 highway 29 north, St. helena; 707 967-0666 open daily 10-5 ACACIA VNYD 2750 las Amigas road, napa; 707 226-9991 x2 open by appointment only: Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 Acme Fine Wines 1080 fulton ln, St. helena; 888 963-0440 Daily 9:30-5 Adastra 2545 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 255-4818 open by appointment only Aetna Springs Cellars 7227 Pope Valley road, St. helena; 707 965-2675 open by appointment only Ahnfeldt Wines Uncorked at oxbow tasting room, 605 first St. napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,tue 12-8 Allora Vineyards 3244 ehlers lane, St. helena; 707 963-6071 open by appointment only Alpha Omega 1155 Mee lane @ highway 29, rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Altamura Vineyards & Winery 1700 Wooden Valley rd, napa; 707 253-2000 open by appointment only Amizetta 1099 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-1460 open by appointment only Ancien napa; 707 255-3908 open by appointment only Andersons Conn Valley Vineyards 680 rossi road, St. helena; 707 963-8600 open by appointment only ANDRETTI WINERY 4162 Big ranch road, napa; 1-877-386-5070 open daily 10-5 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours: Public tours daily at 11am & 2 pm (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Antica Napa Valley 3700 Soda canyon, napa; 707 257-8700 open by appointment only Ardente Winery 2929 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 226-7669 open by appointment only ARGER-MARTUCCI 1455 inglewood Ave, St. helena; 707 963-4334 open daily 10-5 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing Ariel Vineyards 1312 town center, napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Arkenstone Vineyards 335 West lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020 open by appointment only Arns 601 Muno road, St. helena; 707 963-3429 open by appointment only ARTESA 1345 henry road, napa; 707 224-1668 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings August Briggs 1307B lincoln Avenue, calistoga; 707 942-4912 fri-Sat 11-7, Sun-thu 11-5, tue by appt. B CELLARS 400 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 709-8787 open daily 10-5 Back Room Wines 1000 Main Street, napa; 707-226-1378 Mon-Wed, Sat 10-7, thu-fri 10-8, Sun 12-7 BALDACCI FAMILY 6236 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-9261 open daily 10-4 Ballentine Vineyards 2820 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-7919 open daily 10-5 by appt Barlow Vineyards 4411Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-8742 open by appointment only Barnett Vineyards 4070 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7075 open by appointment only BEAULIEU VINEYARDS (BV) 1960 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-5233 open daily 10-5 Beau Vigne 6795 Washington St, Yountville; 707 947-7058 Mon-fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 10-8 Behrens & Hitchcock 4078 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-1774 open by appointment only Bell Wine Cellars 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 open daily 10-4 Benessere Winery 1010 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-5853 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings BENNETT LANE 3340 hwy 128, calistoga; 877 MAX-nAPA open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings BERINGER VINEYARDS
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2000 Main Street, St. helena | www.Beringer.com Bialla Vineyards 4088 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 227-2293 open by appointment only Bighorn Cellars 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri-Sat 11-4, tue-thu by appt Black Cat Vineyard 1075 Shadybrook ln, napa; 707 321-0866 open by appointment only Black Cordon Vnyds 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860 open by appointment only Black Stallion Winery 4089 Silverado trail, napa; 707 253-1400 open daily 10-5 Boeschen 3242 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-3674 open by appointment only BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS 1075 Buchli Station road, napa; 707 252-9065, 800-654-wine open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets. Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight
Bourassa 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 open by appointment only Boyd Family 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353 open by appointment only Bravante Vineyards 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Brookdale Vineyards napa; 707 258-1454 open by appointment only Brown Estate 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435 limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Buehler 820 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-2155 open by appointment only Buoncristiani Wine P. o. Box 6946, napa; 707 259-1681 open by appointment only Burgess Cellars 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only Ca' Momi Winery & Enoteca 610 first St, napa; 707 257-4992 open daily 7:30-9 Cade Winery 360 howell Mountain rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 open by appointment only Cafaro Cellars 2591 Pinot Way, St. helena; 707 963-7181 open by appointment only Cain 3800 langtry road, St. helena; 707 963-1616 open by appointment only Cakebread Cellars 8300 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-5222 open by appointment only Calafia Cellars 629 fulton lane, St. helena; 707 963-0114 open by appointment only Caldwell 270 Kreuzer lane, napa; 707 255-1294 tours/tasting by appointment Cali 351 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-6200 open by appointment only CALISTOGA WINE STOP 1458 lincoln Ave, #2 calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6 Cardinale Estate tasting room, 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-2643 open daily 10:30-5 Casa Nuestra Winery 3451 Silverado trail no, St. helena; 707 963-5783 open daily 10-5 CASTELLO DI AMOROSA 4045 north St. helena hwy (hwy 39), calistoga; 707 942-8200 open daily 9:30-6 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended Caymus Vineyards 8700 conn creek rd, rutherford; 707 967-3010 open daily by appointment Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room 1248 1st St, napa; 707 226-6445 Sun-Wed 11-6, thu-Sat till 11-8 Celani Family Vineyards 2230 Big ranch rd, napa; 877 ArDore1 open by appointment only Chappellet Vineyard 1581 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-7136 open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery 4001 Spring Mtn rd; St. helena; 707 963-9327 open daily 10-4 CHARLES KRUG WINERY 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena; 707 967-2229 open daily 10:30-5 Charnu St. helena; 707 963-6045 open by appointment only Charter Oak Winery 831 charter oak Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2298 open by appointment only Chase Family Cellars 2252 Sulphur Springs road, St. helena; 707 963-1284 open by appointment only Chateau Boswell 3468 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-5472 open by appointment only Chateau Montelena 1429 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-5105 open daily 9:30-4 Chimney Rock Winery 5350 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2641 open daily 10-5 Clif Family Winery 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-5 by appointment Cliff Lede Vineyards 1473 Younvtille cross rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 open daily 10-4 Clos Du Val 5330 Silverado trail, napa; 800 993-9463 open daily 10-5 Clos Pegase 1060 Dunaweal ln, calistoga; 707 942-4981 open daily 10:30-5 Conn Creek Winery 8711 Silverado trail, St. helena; 1-800-793-7960 open Sat 11-5, Sun-fri 11-4 Constant-Diamond 2121 Diamond Mountain rd, calistoga; 707 942-0707 open by appointment only Continuum Estate 1677 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-810066 open by appointment only Corison Winery 987 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-0826 open daily 10-5 by appointment CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Cornerstone Cellars 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 945-0388 open daily 10-7 Cosentino 7415 St. helena hwy, Yountville; 707-921-2896 open daily 10-6 Covenant Wines 1241 Adams St, St. helena; 707 963-3887 open by appointment only Crocker & Starr St. helena; 707-967-9111 open by appointment only Cuvaison Estate 4500 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-2468 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 Cuvaison Estate 1221 Duhig road, carneros (between napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 by appt Darioush Winery 4240 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2345 open daily 10:30-5 David Arthur 1521 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-5190 open by appointment only
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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARD
eSt. 1860 - JUSt 400 cASeS/YeAr ProDUceD
Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting.

Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery. Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome.
open Weekends, friday through Monday 11 -4 825 fulton lane, St. helena 707-967-0719 www.DavidfultonWinery.com Del Bondio Wine Co. 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805 open by appointment only Del Dotto Caves 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Delectus Winery 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252 open daily by appointment Diamond Terrace 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189 open by appointment only DOMAINE CARNEROS 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101 open daily 10-6 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5 Dominari 620 trancas Street, napa; 707-226-1600 open by appointment only, 10am-4:30pm 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 open daily 10-4:30 Eagle Eye Wine 6595 gordon Valley rd, napa; 707 427-1600 open by appointment only Eagle & Rose 1844 Pope canyon rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 open by appointment only Eagle Trace 680 rossi rd, St. helena; 707 963-4665 open by appointment only Eeden Wines 3505 Spring Mountain rd., St. helena; 707 337-5526 open by appointment only EHLERS ESTATE
Join us in our historic stone building and beautiful olive grove. Open daily, 10:30 to 4:00 $25 for a current flight tasting Enjoy our limited production 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (95 points) All proceeds benefit cardiovascular research. For reservations, call 707-963-5972
3222 ehlers lane, St. helena | for reservations, call 707.963.5972 El Molino Winery St. helena; 707 963-6021 Elizabeth Spencer 1165 rutherford road, rutherford; 707 963-6067 Elkhorn Peak Cellars 200 Polson rd, napa; 707 255-0504 Elyse 2100 hoffman ln, napa; 707 944-2900 Envy Wines 1170 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-4670 ETUDE
STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW TASTING ROOM
Weekdays by appointment only open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open by appointment only Sun-thu 10:30-4:30, fri-Sat 11-5:30
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm. 2 for 1 Tasting with this ad (Save up to $25)
1250 cuttings Wharf road, napa | open Daily 10am-4:30pm 707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com 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 Farella 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489 Fleury Estate Winery 950 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 967-8333 Flora Springs The Room 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 Flora Springs Winery 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723 open by appointment only open daily 10-5 open by appointment only 10-3 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10:30-5 open by appointment only
FOLIE A DEUX 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Fontanella Family 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4 Forman Vineyards 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900 open by appointment only Franciscan Vineyards 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5 FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 open by appointment Freemark Abbey 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5
Frogs Leap 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704 open by appointment only G Cook 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760 open by appointment only Gargiulo 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770 open by appointment only Gemella Wines napa; 707 261-9855 open by appointment only Girard Winery 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 open daily 11-7 Godspeed Vineyards 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766 open by appointment only Goosecross Cellars 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 open daily 10-4:30 GRGICH HILLS 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 open daily 9:30-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Groth 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290 open by appointment only Guffy 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532 open by appointment only Guilliams 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059 open by appointment only Gustavo Thrace 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7 HAGAFEN CELLARS 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall Rutherford 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700 open by appointment only Hall St. Helena 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 open daily 10-5:30 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 by appointment only HdV Wines 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121 open by appointment only Heibel Ranch Vineyards Pope Valley; 707 968-9289 open by appointment only Heitz Cellars Tasting Room 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 Hill Family Estate 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 open daily 10-6 Honig Vineyards 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618 open daily by appointment Hope & Grace 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30 Hopper Creek 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 open by appointment only Hunnicutt Wines 3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911 open by appointment only Ilona Howell Mountain tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only Inglenook 1991 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 968-1161 open daily 10-5, appt recommended J. Kirkwood Winery 1020 Borrette lane, napa open 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 Jarvis Winery 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only Jax 3468 hwy 128, calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102 open by appointment Jericho Canyon Vnyd 3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665 open by appointment only JESSUP CELLARS 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 open daily 10-6 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm Jocelyn Lonen Winery napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only John Anthony Vineyards 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711 open daily 10-2am Joseph Phelps Vineyards 200 taplin rd, St. helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment JUDDS HILL 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 open daily by appointment only 10-4 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Juicebox 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 open daily by appointment only 9-5 Juslyn 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 open by appointment only Keenan 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 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 Kelly Fleming Wines 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849 open by appointment only Kenefick Ranch 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt Kent Rasmussen 1001 Silverado trail So, St. helena; 7070 963-5667 open by appointment only Kenzo Estate 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 254-7572 open by appointment only
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Krupp Brothers 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment Kuleto Estate 2470 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 302-2209 open by appointment only 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 daily 10-5 Larkmead Vineyards 1100 larkmead ln, calistoga; 707 942-0167 open daily by appointment only 10-4 Lava Vine 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9500 open daily 10-5 Lindstrom 5994 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-6289 exclusive tastings by appoinment only Lokoya 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-1968 open by appointment only Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead 738 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-4555 open daily 11-6 LOUIS M. MARTINI 254 St. helena hwy So. (hwy 29 ), St. helena; 707 968-3361 open daily 10-6 Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings Luis Ochoa Family 1307 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 341-6780 open by appointment only Luna Vineyards 2921 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2474 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 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 by appointment 10-4 MAHONEY VINEYARDS taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 112-7 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK fri-Sat 12-9 Mario Perelli-Minetti 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open thu-Sun 11-5 Maritas Vineyard napa; 707 259-5313 open by appointment only Markham Vnyds 2812 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-5292 open daily 11-5 Maroon Wines napa; 707 257-3040 open by appointment only Marston Family Vineyard 3600 White Sulphur Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-8490 open by appointment Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room 7l4 first St, napa 707 255-0658 open thu-Mon 11-5:30 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 MERRYVALE VINEYARDS 1000 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-7777 open daily 10-6:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Michael Mondavi Family 1285 Dealy lane, napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-thu 12-5, fri-Sun 11-5 Midsummer Cellars 771 Sage canyon rd, rutherford; 707 225-4367 open by appointment only 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 open by appointment only Modus Operandi Cellars 45 enterprise ct, napa; 530 219-6199 open by appointment only MONTICELLO VINEYARDS 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Moss Creek Winery 6015 Steele rd, napa; 707 252-1295 open by appointment Mount Veeder Winery Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 open by appointment only MUMM NAPA 8445 Silverado trail, rutherford; 800 MUM-nAPA open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours MurphyVineyards 395 crane Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2516 open by appointment only Myriad St. helena; 707 287-1630 open by appointment only NAPA CELLARS 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-2565 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK Napa Valley Farms 929 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-8011 open by appointment 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 Family 2950 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Nickel & Nickel 8164 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 967-9600 open daily by appointment Nord Estate Yountville; 707 945-1094 open by appointment only OBrien Estate 1200 orchard Ave, napa; 707 252-8463 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 OShaughnessy Estate Angwin, 707 965-2898 open by appointment only Oakville Ranch Vineyards 7781 Silverado trail, napa; 707-944-9665 open by appointment Olabisi 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 12-5:30 OnThEdge 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8 Opus One 7900 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-9442 open daily by appointment Orin Swift Cellars 1352 Main St, St. helena; 707 967-9179 open by appointment only Outpost Estate Wines Angwin; 707 965-1718 open by appointment only Page Wine Cellars 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 520 california Blvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 open by appointment only Palmaz Vineyards 4029 hagen road, napa; 707 226-5587 open by appointment only Paloma Vineyard 4013 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7504 open by appointment only Paoletti Vineyards 4501 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-0689 open by appointment only 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 Peter Franus Wine Company napa; 707 945-0542 open by appointment only Pheonix 3175 Dry creek road, napa; 877 374-6364 By advance appointment only Phifer Pavitt Winery 4660 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4787 tastings by appointment Mon-Sat 11 & 1 Pia Napa Valley 8060 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 738-9328 open daily by appointment 10-4 Pine Ridge 5901 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-9777 open daily 10:30-4:30 PlumpJack Winery 620 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 945-1220 open daily 10-4 POPE VALLEY WINERY
Estabished in 1897. Experience 40 acres of history. Turn left and go back 100 years!
open daily, 11 am to 5 pm 6613 Pope Valley road, Pope Valley 707-965-1246 www.popevalleywinery.com Porter Family Vineyards napa; 707 265-7980 PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) Pride Mountain Wines 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949 PROVENANCE 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 Quintessa 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601 Quixote 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659 RAYMOND VINEYARD 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours RAZI WINERY With a boutique-winery touch, on the Silverado Trail Everything we know is in the bottle. Schedule a tasting daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm 3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley (707) 224-4299 REATA 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 Regusci Winery 5584 Silverado trail, napa; 707 254-0403 Relic St. helena; 707 967-9380 Revana Family 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 Reverie Winery 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800 REYNOLDS FAMILY 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 Rios Wine 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 Ritchie Creek 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661 Road 31 Wine Co napa; 707 649-1200 Robert Biale 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555 Robert Craig Winery 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Robert Keenan 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 Robert Mondavi 7801 St. helena hwy 29, oakville; 707 968-2001 Robert Sinskey Vnyds 6320 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 open daily 9-5 open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10:30-6:30 open by appointment open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10-4:30 open by appointment only open daily 10:30-4:30 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-4
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Robinson Family Vnyds 5880 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-8004 open by appointment ROMBAUER VINEYARD 3522 Silverado trail, no, St. helena; 707 963-5170 open daily 10-5 Round Pond Winery 886 rutherford rd, rutherford; 1-888-302-2575 By appointment Rudd Winery 500 oakville cross rd, oakville; 707 944-8577 open tues-Sat by appointment 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 open by appointment Rutherford Grove 1673 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-0544 open daily 10-4:30 RUTHERFORD HILL 200 rutherford hill rd, rutherford; 707 963-1871 open daily 10-5 Rutherford Ranch 1680 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 968-3200 open daily 10-4:30 Saddleback Cellars 7802 Money road, oakville; 707 944-1305 open daily by appointment 10-4 Saintsbury 1500 los carneros Ave, napa; 707 252-0592 open Mon-Sat by appointment Salvestrin Vineyard 397 Main Street, St. helena; 707 963-5105 open by appointment Saviez Vineyards 4060 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5889 open by appointment Savour Saint Helena 649 Main St, St. helena; 707 968-5445 open daily 10-8 Sawyer Cellars 8350 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-1980 open by appointment only School House Vineyards 3549 langtry rd, St. helena; 707 963-4240 open by appointment Schramsberg 1400 Schramsberg rd, calistoga; 707 942-2414 open daily by appointment 10-4 Schweiger Vineyards 4015 Spring Mt rd, St. helena; 707 963-4882 open by appointment Sciandri Family 50 Kreuse canyon rd, coombsville/napa; 707 277-4999 x3 open by appointment only 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 open daily 10:30-5 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Shafer Vineyards 6154 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2877 open by appointment Sherwin Family 4060 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-1154 open by appointment Signorello Vineyards 4500 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-5990 fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-thu by appointment Silenus Vintners 5225 Solano Ave, napa; 707 299-3930 open by appointment only Silver Oak Cellars 915 oakville crossroad, oakville; 1-800-273-8809 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Silverado Trail Wine Studio 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri & Sat 11-4, thu-tue by appt Silverado Vineyards 6121 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-1770 open daily 10-5 Sky Vineyards 1500 lokoya rd, napa; 707 935-1391 open by appointment Smith Madrone 4022 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-2283 open by appointment Sodaro Estate 24 Blue oak lane, napa; 707 812-4848 open by appointment SOMERSTON RANCH TASTING ROOM 6490 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-8200 Daily 10am-10pm SOMERSTON VINEYARDS 3450 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8414 Daily 10-4 Spelletich Cellars 425 gateway rd W, napa; 707 363-5757 open by appointment Spottswoode 1902 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0134 open by appointment Spring Mountain 2805 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 967-4188 open by appointment ST. CLEMENT
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2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-5pm 707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com St. Helena Wine Center 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 St. Helena Winery 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463 ST. SUPRY 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 Stags Leap Wine Cellars 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 Stagecoach Vineyard 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 Staglin Family 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477 Stags Leap Winery 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441 Steltzner Vineyards 5998 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-7272 STERLING VINEYARDS 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Children OK Stoneheath Winery napa; 707 257-0701 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10-4:30 open by appointment open by appointment By advance appointment only open daily 10:30-4:30 by appt Mon-fri 10:30-5 Sat-Sun 10-5 open by appointment
Stonehedge Winery 1004 clinton St, napa; 707 256-4444 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sat 12-8 Stony Hill Vineyard call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636 open Mon-fri 9-5 by appt only Storybook Mountain 3835 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-5310 open by appointment Sullivan Vineyard 1090 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-9646 open daily 10-5 by appointment SUMMERS ESTATE 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga; 707 942-5508 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Summit Lake 2000 Summit lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 open by appointment SUTTER HOME WINERY 277 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-3104 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Swanson Vineyards 1271 Manley ln, rutherford; 707 967-3500 open by appointment Tallulah Wines 1043 Vallejo St, napa; 707 843-1823 open by appointment Tamber Bey Vnyds 1234 Adams St, St. helena; 707 968-5345 open daily 10-6 TASTE AT OXBOW 708 first Street, napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun, Mon, Wed, thu, Sat 12-6, fri 12-8 Tasting Room, The at the napa Wine co, 40 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 848-9630 open daily 10-4:30 Taylor Family Vineyards 5991 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-3593 open by appointment Tayson Pierce Estate Wines 699 S. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-9780 By appointment only Teachworth 4451 St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-8432 open by appointment Tedeschi Family Winery 2779 grant St. calistoga; 707 337-5526 tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only 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 Tofanelli Family 1212 Pine St, calistoga; 707 942-6504 open by appointment only Tom Eddy 3870 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-4267 open by appointment Toolbox Wine Co. 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7 Tournesol Wine napa; 707 287-7557 open by appointment only 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 open daily 10-5 Trinitas Cellars at the Meritage resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, napa; 707 251-3012 open daily 11-7 Tristant 1012 Bale ln, calistoga; 707 942-0600 open by appointment 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 Tulocay 1426 coombsville rd, napa; 707 255-4064 open by appointment TURNBULL WINE CELLARS 8210 highway 29, oakville; 707 963-5839 open daily 10-5 Twomey Cellars 1183 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 800-505-4850 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Ubuntu Annex tasting room, 1130 Main St, napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, thu-fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-8 by appt Uncorked at Oxbow 605 first St, napa; 707 927-5864 open daily 12-8 Up Valley Vintners 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Sat 11-8, Sun, Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 12-5 V Madrone 3169 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-3573 open by appointment V Wine Cellars 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 open daily 10-7 V. SATTUI WINERY corner hwy 29 & White ln, St. helena; 707 963-7774 open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5) Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Van Der Heyden 4057 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-0130 open daily 10-6 by appointment Varozza Vineyards 514 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0331 open by appointment only Velo Vino pour clif Wines, 709 Main St, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-6 Venge 4708 Silverado trail, napa; 707 942-9100 Wed-Sun by appointment only Verismo Wines 100 rapp ln, napa; 707 944 Wine (9463) open by appointment only Vermeil 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8 Viader Winery 1120 Deer Park rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110 open by advance appointment Vinoce & Twenty Rows 880 Vallejo Street, napa; 707 265-7750 tue-Sat 11-5, Sun & Mon by appt Vincent Arroyo Winery 2361 greenwood Ave, calistoga; 707 942-6995 open daily 10-4:30 by appointment Vine Cliff Winery 7400 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 open daily 10-5 by appointment Vineyard 29 2929 St helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-9292 open by appointment Vineyard 7 & 8 4028 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963.9425 Mon-fri 10-2 by appointment
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VinRoc napa; 707 265-0943 open by appointment Vintners Collective 1245 Main St, napa; 707 255-7150 open daily 11-6 Volker Eisele Family 3080 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9485 open by appointment only Volta Wine 3108 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 501-4060 open by appointment only Von Strasser 1510 Diamond Mtn. rd, calistoga; 707 942-0930 open by appointment 10:30-4:30 W. H. Smith 1307 lincoln Avenue, Suite B, calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun, Mon, tue, thu 10-5, fri-Sat 10-6:30 WATERSTONE taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Waugh Cellars napa; 888-883-Wine (9463) open by appointment only Wermuth Winery 3942 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5924 open ralph is there Whetstone Wine Cellars tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 254-0600 open by appointment White Cottage Ranch 555 college Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 open by appointment 10-5 WHITEHALL LANE 1563 St. helena hwy S. (hwy 29), St. helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 open daily 10-5:45 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours White Rock Vineyard napa open by appointment only William Cole Vnyds 2849 Saint helena hwy north, St. helena; 707 963-6100 open by appointment only William Harrison Vnyrds 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open daily 11-5 WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY 1761 Atlas Peak road, napa; 707 265-3024 open daily 10-5 by appt 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 Wed-Sat 11-6 Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 napa town center, napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-tue 11-7, Wed-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7 Wing Canyon Vineyard 3100 Mt. Veeder rd, napa; 707 265-8798 open by appointment only Witt Estate 1500 Whitehall ln, St. helena; 707 967-8046 open by appointment X Winery 1405 2nd Street, napa; 707 204-9522 open by appointment only Yates Family Vineyard 3104 redwood rd, napa; 707-226-1800 open daily by appointment only Young Ridge Estate 1200 thompson Ave, napa; 707 265-8400 open by appointment only Z-52 Poured at taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9 Zahtila Vineyards 2250 lake county hwy; calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 ZD WINES 8383 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 963-5188 open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings B. R. COHN WINERY 15000 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 800-330-4064 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings B Wise Vnyds 9077 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9169 Wed-Sun 10:30-5 Bartholomew Park 1000 Vineyard ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 open daily 11-4:30 Battaglini Wines 2948 Piner rd, Santa rosa; 707 578-4091 open by appointment only Bedarra Vineyards Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves 9711 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-9171 open daily 11-4:30 Benovia Winery 3339 hartman rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-4441 open by appointment only Benziger Family Winery 1883 london ranch rd, glen ellen; 888 490-2739 open daily 10-5 Bluenose Wines Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Blue Rock Vineyards cloverdale; 707 481-0867 open by appointment only Bonneau Family carneros Deli, 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 open daily 11-6:30 (5 in winter) Branham Estate Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Brutocao Cellars Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Bucklin Old Hill Ranch 8 old hill ranch rd; glen ellen 707 933-1726 open by appointment only Buena Vista Winery 18000 old Winery rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 open daily 10-5 C. Donatiello Poured at Vin couture: 322 healdsburg Ave c, healdsburg; 707 431-1011 open by appointment only Cahill Winery 4950 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-1335 Mon-fri 9-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 Camellia Cellars 57 front St., healdsburg; 707 433-1290 open daily 11-6 Captre healdsburg; 707 395-0457 open by appointment only Carol Shelton 3354-B coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 575-3441 open by appointment, 11-4 Cass Winery Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 CELLAR DOOR 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue-Wed 4-6 CELLARS OF SONOMA 133 fourth Street, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Chalk Hill 10300 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 657-4837 open daily 10-4 CHANDELLE WINERY at the cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6 CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD 483 first St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 open daily 11-6 Charles Heintz Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 open by appointment only Chasseur Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 open by appointment fri 10 & 2 Chateau Felice 10603 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY
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SONOMA COUNTY
A. Rafanelli Winery 4685 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1385 open by appointment only Acorn Winery 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 open by appointment only Adobe Road Winery 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 open by appointment only 481 1st Street, Sonoma; 707 939-9099 Daily 11-7 Adrian Fog healdsburg; 707 431-1174 open by appointment only Akoma Zoume 3030 cavedale rd, glen ellen; 707 996-1787 open by appointment only Albini Family Vineyards 886 Jensen ln, Windsor; 707 838-9249 open by appointment only ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 800 405-5987 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Alexander Valley Vineyards 8644 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7209 open daily 10-5 Amista Vineyards 3320 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9200 open daily 11-4:30 AMOROSA BELLA at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Amphora Wines 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-7767 open daily 11-4:30 Anaba Wines 60 Bonneau rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 open daily 10:30-5:30 Arbios/Praxis Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Archipel 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Arista Winery 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5 ARMIDA WINERY 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Arnot-Roberts healdsburg; 707 433-2400 open by appointment only Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30 Atascadero Creek 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 824-8204 open by appointment only Audelssa Estate Winery 13750 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 933-8514 open daily 11-5 Balletto 5700 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 568-2455 open daily 10-5
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8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood www.chateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572 Christie Vineyards 851 limerick lane, healdsburg; 707 431-0662 open by appointment only CHRISTOPHER CREEK 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-2001 open daily 11-5 Picnic Area Clarbec 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 open by appointment only Clary Ranch 3461 Middle two rock rd, Petaluma; 707 766-7466 open by appointment only Claypool Cellars 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Ste 500 , Sebastopol; 707 861-9358 Sat-Sun 1-5 or by appt CLINE CELLARS 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4000 open daily 10-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30 Clouds Rest Vineyards Petuluma; 707 765-0841 open by appointment only 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 COMPASS Wines Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Copain Wines 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt Corda 845 chileno Valley rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 open by appointment only Coturri Winery 6725 enterprise rd, geln ellen; 707 525-9125 open by appointment only D & L Carinalli Vineyards 2900 llano rd, Santa rose; 707 795-7052 open by appointment only DArgenzio 1301 clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa rosa; 707 280-4658 open daily 11-5
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Dashe Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Da Vero 766 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5 David Coffaro 7485 Dry creek rd, geyserville; 707 433-9715 open daily 11-4 David Noyes Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Davis Family Vnyds 52 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3858 thu-Sun 11-4:30 Deerfield Ranch 10200 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 open daily 10:30-4:30 Dehlinger 4101 Vine hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, fridays only De La Montanya 999 foreman ln., healdsburg; 707 433-3711 open daily 11-4:30t Del Carlo 4939 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 484-2430 open by appointment only DE LOACH VNYDS 1791 olivet road, Santa rosa; 707 526-9111 open daily 10-5 DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic) 2001 hwy 128, geyserville; 800 546-7718 open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Deux Amis 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7945 open by appointment only Downtown Wine Cellars 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Draxton Wines 4001 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-3300 open daily 10:30-5 DREYER WINE Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal 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 open by appointment only DUNAH VINEYARDS at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Dutch Bill Creek Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 open by appointment only DUTCHER CROSSING 8533 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2700 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Dutton Estate 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 open daily 10-5 Dutton-Goldfield 3100 grevenstein highway north, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 open daily 10-4:30 Edmeades Tasting Room 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 994-2454 open daily 10:30-5:30 Ehret Winery Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Enkidu Wine 8910 Sonoma hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 open daily 12-6 Eric K. James 452 first Street e, Sonoma Plaza; 707 996-1364 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Eric Kent Wine Cellars Santa rosa ; 707 527-9700 nov 15 -Aug 15 by appt ERIC ROSS 14300 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 939-8525 open daily 11-5 Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Everett Ridge 435 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1637 open daily 10-5 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; 888 433-6555 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-feb closed tu-We FAVERO VNYDS 3939 lovall Valley rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 open by appointment only Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal FERRARI CARANO
VINEYARDS AND WINERY Taste World-Class Wines Stroll Acres of Lush Gardens Tours and Private Tastings by Appointment 2 for 1 Classic Wines Tasting with this ad 8761 Dry creek road, healdsburg ferrari-carano.com 707-433-6700
Freestone Vineyards 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 Daily 11-5 Frick 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri) FRITZ WINERY 24691 Dutcher creek rd, cloverdale; 707 894-3389 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Gann Family Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Garden Creek Ranch 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345 open by appointment only Gary Farrell Wines 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30 Geyser Peak Winery At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5 Glen Lyon Vineyards Sonoma; 707 833-0032 open daily 11-6 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS 23555 hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gofessel Vineyards 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 open by appointment only Gpfrich 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645 open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7 Graton Ridge 3561 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30 Gunfighter Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Gundlach Bundschu 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma; 707 938-5277 open daily 11-4:30 GUERRERO FERNANDEZ at cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6 Gustafson Family 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt Hanna Winery 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4 5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4 Hanzell Vineyards 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma; 707 996-3860 open by appointment only Hartford Family Winery 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-8011 open daily 10-4:30 Harts Desire Poured at Waterfront tasting rm: 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 Harvest Moon Estate 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10-5 Hauck Cellars 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Mon-thu 11:30-4:30, fi-Sun 11:30-5, closed Wed Hawkes Wine 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 open daily 10-5 Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 open daily 12-6 Hawley Wines 6387 W Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2705 open by appointment only Haywood Winery 25 east napa St, Ste c; 707 933-3001 open daily 11-6 Highway 12 Winery 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30 HKG ESTATE WINES 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6 Hobo Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 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 open daily 10-4 Hook and Ladder 2134 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-2255 open daily 10-4:30 HOP KILN WINERY HKG ESTATE WINES honoring the Past, handcrafting the future
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6050 Westside road, healdsburg (707) 433-6491, hopKilnWinery.com Hudson Street Wineries 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Icaria Creek Winery 27750 Asti rd, cloverdale; 707 486-9623 open by appointment only IL CUORE Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Imagery Estate 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30 Inman Family 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 293-9576 fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt. Inspiration Vnyds & Winery 3360 coffey ln Suite e, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30 Iron Horse 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-4:30 J Keverson Poured at Waterfront tasting rm: 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 J Lynne Wines Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends J Rickards Winery 24505 chianti rd, cloverdale; 707 758-3441 tue-Sat 11-4 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
FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD 113 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 431-2222 tue-Sun 11-6 Field Stone Winery 10075 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7266 open daily 10-5 Fisher Vineyards 6200 St.helena rd; 707 539-7511 open by appointment only Flowers Vineyard & Winery 28500 Seaview rd, cazadero; 707 847-3661x32 open by appointment Foggy Valley Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Folk Machine Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Foppiano Vineyards 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 11-5 Forchini Vineyards 5141 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8886 fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-thur by appt Forth Vnyds Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 FOYT FAMILY WINES Poured at Meadowcroft Wine:, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 11-6 Francis Ford Coppola 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1400 open daily 11-6 Freeman Winery 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-6937 open by appointment only
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JAMES FAMILY Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 JAQK CELLARS Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal JCB TASTING ROOM & WINE BAR 320 center St, healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5:30, thu-Sat 10:30-9 Johnsons Alexander Valley Wines 8333 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2319 open daily 11-4 John Tyler Wines 4353 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0123 open daily 10:30-5 Jordan 1474 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-5250 open by appointment only JOSEPH JEWELL Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Joseph Swan Winery 2916 laguna rd, forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Kachina 4551 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 332-7917 open by appointment only Kamen Estate 21692 8th Street e, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 open by appointment only Kastania Vineyards 4415 Kastania rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 or by appt Kaz Winery 233 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 fri-Mon 11-5 Keating 23564 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 939-6510 open daily 10-5 Keller Estate 5875 lakeville hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 thu-Sun 11- 4:30 Kelley & Young Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR 5007 fulton rd, fulton; 707 571-8100 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM 337 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-7102 open daily 10-5 Children & Pets OK Kenwood Vineyards 9592 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 open daily 10-4:30 Kings Hill Cellars 3404 Kings hill rd, Santa rosa; 707 538-0704 open by appointment only Kokomo 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0200 open daily 11-4:30 Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 river rd, guerneville; 707 824-7000 open daily 10-5 Krutz Family Cellars 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 536-1532 open by appointment only Kunde 9825 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 open daily 10:30-4 La Crema 235 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 800 314-1762 open daily 10:30-5:30 La Czar Vineyards 7870 giusti rd, forestville; 707 887-3400 open by appointment only Lago di Merlo at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Lake Sonoma Winery Poured at Valley of the Moon: 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 800 750-9463 open daily 10-4:30 Lambert Bridge 4085 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9600 open daily 10:30-4:30 Lancaster Estate 15001 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 open by appointment only Landmark 101 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 open daily 10-4:30 Larson Family 23355 Millerick rd, Sonoma; 707 938-3031 open daily 10-5 LA SIRENA Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Lasseter Family 1 Vintage Way, glen ellen; 707 933-2814 fri-Mon 11 & 2 by appt only Laurel Glen 14301 Arnold Dr Suite 5, glen ellen; 707 933-9877 open by appointment only LEDSON WINERY 7335 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Leonhardt Vnyds 8500 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 954 401-0096 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt Limerick Lane Vineyards 1023 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-9211 open daily 10-5 Little Vineyards Family Winery 15188 Sonoma hwy, glen ellen; 707 996-2750 thu-Mon 11-4:30 Littorai Wines 788 gold ridge rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 open by appointment only Locals Tasting Room corner of geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707-857-4900 open daily 11-6 Longboard Vineyards 5 fitch St, healdsburg; 707 433-3473 open daily 11-6 LOXTON CELLARS 11466 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 935-7221 open daily 11-5 by appt Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Lynmar Estate 3909 frei rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 open daily 11-4 MacLeod Family Vnyd Kenwood; 707 833-4312 open by appointment only MacPhail Family 851 Magnolia Dr, healdsburg; 707 433-4780 open by appointment only Macrae Family Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 MacRostie Winery 21481 eighth St e, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment MADRONE RIDGE WINERY Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6 MANZANITA CREEK 1441 A&B grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-4052 fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-thur by appt Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6 Marimar Estate 11400 graton road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 open daily 11-4 Martinelli Vineyards 3360 river rd, Windsor; 707 525-0570 open daily 10-5 MARTIN RAY 2191 laguna road, Santa rosa; 707 823-2404 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Martorana Family Winery 5956 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1909 open by appointment only Matanzas Creek Winery 6097 Bennett Valley rd, Santa rosa; 707 528-6464 open daily 10-4:30 MATRIX 3291 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1911 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery 2859 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-0804 open daily 10-5 MAYO FAMILY 13101 Arnold Drive at highway 12, glen ellen; 707 938-9401 open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY Poured at the cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6 MAZZOCCO SONOMA 1400 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8159 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
MEADOWCROFT WINES
Catch the Buzz
Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that features a festival of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.
open Daily 11-5 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. 707-934-4090 Medlock Ames 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8845 open daily 10-5 Meeker Vineyards 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6 Mercury Winery 21015 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-6 Merriam Vnyds 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5 Merry Edwards 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended Michel-Schlumberger 4155 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427 open by appointment only Mietz Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Daily 10:30-4:30 Mill Creek Vineyards 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5 MoniClaire Vineyards 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320 open by appointment only Montemaggiore 2355 West Dry creek rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499 open by appointment only MOONDANCE CELLARS
Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery. Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)
Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday 707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome MOSHIN VINEYARDS 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30 Mountain Terraces glen ellen; 707 481-7377 open by appointment only Mounts Family 3901 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4:30 or by appt Mueller 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Mon 11-4 Munselle Vineyards 3763 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-9988 open by appointment only Murphy-Goode 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30 Muscardini Cellars 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6 Mutt Lynch Winery 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180 open by appointment only Nalle 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5 & by appt Nicholson Ranch 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6 Novy Family 981 Airway ct, Ste e & f, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3 Occidental Road Cellars 2064 gravenstein hwy, north, Bldg 7; 707 874-9400 open Sat 1-4 or by appt Old World Winery 850 river rd, fulton; 707 490-6696 open by appointment only Optima Winery 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222 open by appointment only ORCHARD STATION WINERY at Moondance cellars: 14301 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5 Paint Horse 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 open by appointment only Palmeri Poured at terroirs Artisan Wines: 21002 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Papapietro Perry 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0422 open daily 11-4:30 PARADISE RIDGE WINERY 4545 thomas lake harris Dr, Santa rosa; 707 528-Wine open daily 11-5
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Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM 8860 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open daily 11-6 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Parmelee Hill 1695 Sperring rd, Sonoma; 707 933-8905 open by appointment only Passalacqua Vnyds 3805 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 877-825-5547 open daily 11-5 Pasterick Vnyd 3491 West Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4655 open by appointment only Paul Hobbs Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 open by appointment only Pedroncelli Vineyards 1220 canyon rd, geyserville; 707 857-3531 open daily 10-4:30 Pellegrini Family 4055 West olivet rd, Santa rosa; 800-891-0244 open by appointment only Pendleton Estate 35100 hwy 128, cloverdale; 707 894-3732 open by appointment only Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Peters Family 2064 hwy. 116 n, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 open by appointment only Peterson 4791 Dry creek rd Bldg 7, healdsburg; 707-431-7568 By appointment Sat-Sun 11-4:30 Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Petroni Vineyards 990 cavedale road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 open by appointment Pezzi King Vnyds 3225 W Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9388 open by appointment only Philip Staley at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Portalupi 107 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0960 open daily 10:30-7 Porter Bass Winery 11750 Mays canyon rd, guerneville; 707 869-1475 open by appointment only Porter Creek 8735 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6321 open daily 10:30-4:30 Preston of Dry Creek 9282 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-3372 open daily 11-4:30 Quivira Vineyards 4900 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8333 open daily 11-5 R2 Wine Co 654 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 933-1330 open daily 11-6 Ramazzotti Wines Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Rams Gate 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 721-8700 thur-Mon 10-6 Ramey Wine Cellars 25 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-0870 open by appointment only Ravenswood 18701 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 open daily 10-4:30 Raymond Burr 8339 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8559 open daily 11-5 Red Car Wine Co 8400 graton rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-8500 open daily 10-4:30 RH Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 RICHARDSON WINERY Poured at cellar Door in Sonoma: 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs 650 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7721 open daily 11-4; Summer fri-Sun till 5 River Road Vnyds 5220 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 open by appointment only Roadhouse Winery 240 center St, healdsburg; 707 922-6362 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-7 Robert Hunter 15655 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 328-0173 open by appointment only Robert Rue Vnyd 1406 Wood rd, fulton; 707 578-1601 fri-Sun 10-5, thu-Mon by appt 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 By appt Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 Roche 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 open daily 11-6 Rochioli 6192 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2305 thu-Mon 11-4, tue-Wed by appt Rocking Z Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 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 380 first St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 open daily 11-6 Route 128 Winery 21079 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 696-0004 thur-Sun 11-6 Rued 3850 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-3261 open daily 11-4:30 Russian Hill Estate 4525 Slusser rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 open daily 10-4 Russian River Vineyards 5700 gravenstein hwy n, forestville; 707 887-3344 open daily 11-5 Sable Ridge Winery 6320 Jamison rd; Santa rosa; 707 542-3138 open by appointment only Sadler-Wells Winery Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Saini Vineyards 918 ridge View Dr; healdsburg; 707 799-0272 open by appointment only Sapphire Hill 55 front Street, healdsburg; 707 431-1888 thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Saracina/Atrea Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 SAUSAL WINERY 7370 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2285 open daily 10-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Sbragia Family 9990 Dry creek road, geyserville; 707 473-2992 open daily 11-5 SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE 602 Bonneau road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area Scribe Winery 2300 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 939-1858 open by appointment only SEABISCUIT RANCH Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS 389 fourth St. east, Sonoma; 707 933-3230 open daily 11-5 Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed Seghesio Winery 700 grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-3579 open daily 105 Selby Winery 215 center St, healdsburg; 707 431-1288 open daily 11-5 Shane Wine Cellars novato; 415 342-7926 open by appointment only Sheldon 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 thu 4-8 or by appt Siduri Wines 981 Airway court, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Silver Oak Cellars 24625 chianti road, geyserville; 707 942-7082 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt Simi Winery 16275 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-3232 open daily 10-5 Simoncini Vineyards 2303 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8811 open by appointment only Skewis Wines 57 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-2160 fri-Mon 11-4 SL Cellars Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Small Vines Wines 2160 green hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-0886 open by appointment only SODA ROCK WINERY 8015 highway 128, healdsburg; 707 433-3303 open daily 11-5 Sojourn Cellars 141 e. napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-7212 Daily 10-5 by appointment Sonoma-Cutrer 4401 Slusser rd, Windsor, 877 797-3489 Appointments recommended, thu-Mon 10-4 SONOMA ENOTECA 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue hours seasonal Sonoma Valley Portworks 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5 Spann Vineyards 111 east napa Street , Sonoma; 707 933-8343 Daily 12-6 ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS 100 Pythian rd, Santa rosa; 888-675-Wine open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours St. Helena Road Winery 6995 St. helena road; Santa rosa; 707 538-8674 open daily 9-5 by appointment Starlite Vineyards 5511 highway 128, geyserville; 707 431-1102 Sat & Sun 11-5 or by appt Stephen & Walker 243 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8749 open daily 11-7 Stone Edge Farm Sonoma; 707 935-6520 open by appointment only Stonestreet Alexander Mtn 7111 highway 128, healdsburg; 800 355-8008 fri-Mon 11-4:30 or by appt Stryker Sonoma 5110 highway 128; geyserville; 707 433-1944 open daily 10:30-5 Stuhlmuller 4951 West Soda rock ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7745 fri-Mon 10-4:30, appts recommended SUNCE WINERY 1839 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-9463 open daily 10:30-5 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 fri-Mon 12-4 or by appt Tara Bella 3701 Viking rd, Santa rosa; 707 544-9049 open by appointment only Teira Wines Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Teldeschi Winery 3555 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5 Terroirs Artisan Wines 21001 geyserville Ave, Ste 101, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Thomas George Estates 8075 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8031 open daily 11-5 Three Alarm Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8, later on weekends Thumbprint Cellars 102 Matheson, healdsburg; 707 433-2393 open daily 11-6. fri & Sat 11-7 Tin Barn 21692 eighth St e. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 fri-Mon 12-5 Toad Hollow 409A healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8667 open daily 10:30-5:30 TOPEL
Exquisite wines handcrafted from grapes grown to exacting organic and biodynamic standards
MARK AND DONNIS TOPEL, WINEMAKERS/PROPRIETORS
Visit the tasting room, located just steps off Healdsburg Plaza.
open Daily 11-7 125 Matheson Street, healdsburg (707) 433-4116 TR ELLIOT Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Trecini Cellars 441 Beaver St, Santa rosa; 707 525-9400 open by appointment only TRENTADUE 19170 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 433-3104 open daily 10-5 Tres Hermanas Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
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Trione Winery 19550 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 814-8100 Truett Hurst 5610 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Two Amigos 25 east napa St, Sonoma Twomey Cellars 3000 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Ty Caton Vineyards 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Unti Vineyards 4202 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5590 UPTick Vineyards 9050 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 566-9153 Valdez Family Wines 595 Santana Dr, cloverdale; 707 894-3710 Valley of the Moon 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 707 939-4500 Vrit 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800 273-0177 VIANSA WINERY 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4726 thur-Sun 10-5 open daily 11-5 open daily 11-6 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 open daily 11-6 open by appointment only tue-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon by appt Sat 11-4, fri & Sun by appt open daily 10-4:30 open by appointment only open daily 10-5 Chaine dOr 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 open by appointment only Cinnabar 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 867-1012 open daily 11-5, fri 11-8 Clos LaChance 1 hummingbird ln, San Martin; 800 itS-Wine open daily 11-5 Clos Tita 4 Kendall lane, Santa cruz; 831 439-9235 open by appointment only Cooper-Garrod 22645 garrod rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Copious Winery 427 Swift Street, A, Santa cruz; 831 425-Wine fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 12-6 Creekview Vineyards 12467 creekview ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 3rd weekend 11-5 Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-Wine Wed-Sun 11-5 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 Champagne Cellar 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 3rd weekend of the month, 12-5 Flint Wine Cellars 13160 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-8986 open by appointment only Fortino Winery 4525 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-3305 tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Guerra Cellars 500 John Smith rd, hollister; 831 902-9106 Weekends July thru Sept GUGLIELMO WINERY
With three generations of grape growing and wine making, we continue to produce a family of award-winning wines.
VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS

Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room or through our Wine Club Enoteca. We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
9077 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood open Daily 10am-5pm 707-833-2300 www.vjbcellars.com VML Russian River Winery 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-4404 open daily 11-5 Wattle Creek Winery 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166 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 Mon-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 White Oak Vineyards 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5 Williamson 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7 Williams Selyem 7227 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6425 open by appointment only Willowbrook Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 WILSON 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wind Gap Wines forestville; 707 887-9100 open by appointment only Windsor Oaks Vineyards 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 open by appointment only Windsor Vineyards Poured at Vintage Wine estates: 308B center St, healdsburg; 707 921-2893 open daily 11-7 Wine Tree Farm Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Woodenhead 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30 XYZin Poured at geyser Peak: 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-9400 open daily 10-5 Yoakim Bridge 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511 fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Zichichi Family 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30
Daily 10-5, closed major holidays 1480 east Main Avenue, Morgan hill 408-779-2145 guglielmowinery.com Hallcrest Vineyards 379 felton empire rd, felton; 831 335-4441 open daily 12-5 Heart o the Mountain 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 open by appointment only Hecker Pass Winery 4605 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-8755 open daily 10-5 Hillcrest Terrace 429B ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-1500 Sat 12-5, Sun 2-5 & by appointment Hunter Hill 7099 glen haven rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE 1000 lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 open daily 10-5 Jason-Stephens 11775 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 846-8463 thur-Mon 12-5 Kirigin Cellars 11550 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 847-8827 (3855 Day rd for events) open daily 10-5 Kings Mountain 187 Kings Mountain road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 open by appointment only La Honda 2645 fair oaks Ave, redwood city; 650 366-4104 Sat 11-5 or by appt La Nebbia 12341 San Mateo road, half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 open daily 10-5 Lal Vineyards 300 Maranatha Drive, hollister; 831 636-1023 open daily 11-5 LOMA PRIETA WINERY 26985 loma Prieta Way, los gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Martin Ranch 6675 redwood retreat road, gilroy; 408 842-9197 open third weekend of each month 12-4 Mesa Del Sol Esate 45803 Arroyo Seco rd, greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appointment only Michael Martella 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 open by appointment only MJA VINEYARDS 328A ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 Mon-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-8 MJA VINEYARDS 24900 highland Way, los gatos (Sta cruz Mtns); 408 353-6000 thur-Sun 12-6 Morgan Hill Cellars 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan hill; 408 779-7389 tue-Sun 10-5 Mountain Winery 14831 Pierce road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Sat-Sun 12-5 Muccigrosso 21450 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-0821 open by appointment only Muns Vineyard los gatos; 408 515-2663 open by appointment only Naumann Vnyds 16505 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Nicholson Vnyds 2800 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Sat 12-4 Odonata 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5 Organic Wine Works 379 felton empire rd, felton; 800-oWW-Wine open daily 12-5 Osocalis Distillery 5579 old San Jose rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 open by appointment only P&M Staiger Vineyard 1300 hopkins gulch rd, Boulder creek; 831 338-0172 open by appointment only Pietra Santa 10034 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Pelican Ranch 100 Kennedy Drive, #102, capitola; 831 426-6911 fri-Sun 12-5 Picchetti Winery 13100 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 741-1310 open daily 11-5
NORTH CENTRAL COAST

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 Sat-Sun 11-6, M-f 12-6 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 nov-April: open daily 11-5, May-oct: closed tue Big Basin 830 Memory lane, Boulder creek; 831 621-8028 open by appointment only Big Basin Tasting Room 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 408 564-7346 Mon-thu 11-5, fri-Sat 11-7 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 open daily 12-5, summer till 6 Bruzzone 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 open by appointment only BURRELL SCHOOL 24060 Summit rd, los gatos; 408 353-6290 open thu-Sun 11-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Byington Winery 21850 Bear creek road, los gatos; 408 354-1111 tue-Sun 11-5, Winter: Wed-Sun 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 Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 8-7:30 Castillos Hillside Shire 2215 liberta Drive, Morgan hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Cava Wine Bar 115 San Jose Ave, capitola; 831 476-2282 tue-thu 4-11, fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 3-9
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Pinder 165 cristich lane, campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4 or by appointment Pleasant Valley 600 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-oct, Sat 12-4 or by appointment POETIC CELLARS 5000 rodeo gulch road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt Rapazzini Winery 4350 S. Monterey hwy, gilroy; 800 842-6262 Mon-fri 9-5, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6 Regale Winery 24040 Summit road, los gatos; 408 353-2500 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-5 Ridge Vineyards 17100 Montebello road, cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 & by appt River Run 65 rogge lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 open by appointment only Roudon -Smith 18 hanger Way Ste B-c, Watsonville; 831 438-1244 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-6209 Wed-Sun 12-5 Sarahs Vineyard 4005 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-1947 open daily 12-5 Satori Cellars 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds 23600 congress Springs rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 open daily 11-5 Silver Mountain Silver Mountain rd, Miller cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-5 Silver Mountain 402 ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa cruz; 831 466-0559 thu-Sun 12-5 Solis 3920 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-6306 open daily 12-5 Sones Cellars 334 B ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 420-1552 fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt Soquel Vineyards 8063 glen haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4 Storrs Winery 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa cruz; 831 458-5030 open daily 12-5 Summerayne 770 limekiln road, hollister; 831 902-5638 open by appointment only Sycamore Creek 12775 Uvas road, Morgan hill; 408 779-4738 thu, fri, Mon 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 Team Zin 830-3 Jury court, San Jose; 408 445-2508 1st Sun of the month Testarossa Winery 300-A college Ave, los gatos; 408 354-6150 open daily 11-5 Thomas Fogarty Winery 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5 Thomas Kruse Winery 3200 Dryden Ave, gilroy; 408 842-7016 tue-Sun 12-5 Travieso Winery 165 cristich lane, #f, campbell; 650 248-5641 Saturdays 11-4 & by appt, 3rd Sat 11-5 Trout Gulch 427 Swift St, Ste c, Santa cruz; 831 471-2705 open by appointment only Villa del Monte Winery 23076 Summit rd, los gatos; 888 788-4583 open one weekend/month or by appt Vinocruz 725 front St, #101, Santa cruz; 831 426-8466 Mon-thu 11-7, fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6 VINE HILL 2300 Jarvis road, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events Vino Prima 55 Municipal Wharf, Ste B, Santa cruz; 831 426-0750 Mon-tue 2-8, Wed-fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8 Vino Tabi 334c ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426 1809 Wed-thu 12-6, fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-6 Windy Oaks Estate 550 hazel Dell rd, corralitos; 831 786-9463 Sat 12-5 & by appt Woodside Vineyards 205 constitution Dr, Menlo Park; 650 851-3144 open by appointment only 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 Bot Vineyards 7156 carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 open daily 12-5 Carmel Hills 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 659-0750 thur-tue 12-6 Caraccioli Cellars Dolores, between ocean & 7th; carmel Valley; 831 622-7722 Mon-thu 2-7, fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-7 Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 624-2600 Mon-fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Chateau Sinnet 13746 center Street, carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 open daily 12-6 Chesebro Wines 19 east carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831-659-2125 fri-Mon 12-5 Chock Rock Vnyd 1 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 659-7625 thu-Mon 11:30-5:30 Cima Collina San carlos, between ocean & 7th, carmel Valley; 831 620-0645 open daily 12- 6 Figge Cellars at Winefield gallery: Dolores St between 7th & ocean, carmel Valley; 831 384-4149 Wed-Sun 2-8 Galante Vineyards Dolores, between ocean & 7th; carmel Valley; 831 624-3800 open daily 12-6 (closed until spring) Georis Winery 4 Pilot road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Mon-thu 11-4:30, fri-Sun 11-6 Heller Estate Organic Vineyards 69 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 open daily 11-5 Holman Ranch 19 east carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831-659-2640 fri-Sun 11-6 Joullian Vineyards 2 Village Drive Suite A, carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 open daily 11-5 Joyce Vineyards 19 east carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831-659-2885 fri-Sun 11-5 TASTE MORGAN Featuring the Wines of Morgan Winery and Lee Family Farm in the crossroads carmel, rio road at highway 1 / carmel open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (831) 626-3700 / morganwinery.com Otter Cove Wines at terra nove Wine Bar: 315 calle Principal, carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 open daily 12-5 Parsonage Village Vineyard 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 open daily 11-5 Robert Talbott Vineyards 53 West carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Mon-fri 11-4:30, Sat-Sun 11-5 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 7th & San carlos, carmel; 831-656-9463 open daily 11-7 Silvestri Vnyds (opening March 1) 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1700 thu-Sun 11-5 Southern Latitudes Wines - lincoln St. between ocean & 6th, carmel Valley; 831-622-7652 Wed-Sun 11-6 Tudor Wines - in Andre Bouchee, Between ocean & 7th, carmel by the Sea; 831-224-2116 fri-Sun 12-5 Wrath Wines carmel Plaza, corner of ocean Ave. and Mission St, carmel; 831 678-2212 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 MONTEREY WINERIES A Taste of Monterey 700 cannery row, Ste KK, Monterey; 831 646-5446 open daily 10-6 Bargetto Winery 700 cannery row Suite g, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Mon-fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 11-7 Baywood Cellars 381 cannery row Suite c, Monterey; 831 645-9035 open daily 12-6 Chateau Sinnet 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 open by appointment only Figge Cellars 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-fri by appointment only McIntyre Vineyards in hyatt regency: 1 old golf course rd Ste 1, Monterey; 831 649-9463 Mon-Wed 9-7, thu-Sun 8-8 Pierce Ranch 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 thu-Mon 12-6:30, fri-Sat 12-8 Ventana Vineyards 2999 Monterey-Salinas hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 open daily 11-5 Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 open daily 12-8 SALINAS VALLEY A Taste of Monterey 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Wed 11-5, thur-Sat 11-6, closed Sun Boekenoogen Santa lucia highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Sat-Sun 12-4 De Tierra 740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 open by appointment only HAHN SLH ESTATES 37700 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-fri 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5 Hammond Vnyds 655 river road, Salinas; 831 455-8173 Sat-Sun 11-5 Manzoni Estate 30981 river road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 fri-Sun 11-5 Marilyn Remark 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5 Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat 45803 Arroyo Seco rd,greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appt only Paraiso Vineyards 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4 Pessagno Winery 1645 river road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 11-5 Ray Franscioni 132720 river road; gonzales; 831 455-1096 open by appointment only Robert Talbott Vineyards 1380 river road, Salinas; 831 675-0942 thu-Mon 11-5 Scheid Vineyards 1972 hobson Avenue, greenfield; 831 386-0316 open daily 11-5 Sycamore Cellars 45185 Arroyo Seco road, greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5 Ventana Vineyards 38740 los coches road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most holidays 11-5 Wrath Wines 35801 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 thu-Mon 11-5
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Albertina Wine Cellars 4601 road 110, hopland; 707 744-1475 Barra of Mendocino 7051 n. State Street, redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Beaver Creek Vnyds 22000 hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Bell Hill Vineyards 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Brassfield Estate 10915 high Valley rd, clearlake oaks; 707 998-1895 Breggo Cellars 11001 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Brutocao Cellars 7000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Brutocao Cellars 13500 hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1664 Campovida 13601 old river road, hopland; 707 744-8797 Ceago Vinegarden 5115 e. hwy 20, nice; 707 274-1462 Cesar Toxqui Cellars 821 n. Bush St, Ukiah; 707 462-1054 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily11-8 thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter open daily 11-5 open daily 10-5 open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 open by appointment open daily 10-5 Wed-Sun 11-5:30
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Chiarito Vineyards 2651 Mill creek rd, Ukiah; 707 462-7146 open by appointment only Claudia Springs 1810 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5 Cougars Leap 9300 Seigler Springs rd. n., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-oct, fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Demuth Winery 16125 Deer Meadows rd, Booneville; 707 895-3729 open by appointment Dogwood Cellars 13500 hwy 101, Ste h, hopland; 707 743-0301 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri by appt Drew Family 9000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 877-1771 thu-Mon 11-5 Duncan Peak Vineyards 14500 Mtn. house road, hopland; 707 744-1493 open by appointment Dunwood Vineyards 2399 n. State St, Ukiah; 707 462-2985 open by appointment Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 open by appointment Elke Vineyards 12351 hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 fri-Mon 11-5 Esterlina 1200 holmes ranch road, Philo; 707 895-2920 open by appointment only Foursight Wines 14475 highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 fri-Mon 10-4:30 Frey 14000 tomki rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-fri 10-5, by appointment Germain-Robin P. o. Box 1059, Ukiah; 707 462-0314 open by appointment only Mon-frid Giuseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds 401 School Way, redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 open by appointment only 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 open daily 10-5 Gregory Graham Wines 13633 Point lakeview road, lower lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 11-5 Handley Cellars 3151 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3876 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Harmonique Wines 1810 hwy 128, near mile marker 16, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5 Hawk and Horse 13048 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-0910 open by appointment only High Valley Estate Vnyds 13151 e. State highway 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9400 tue-Sat 11-5 Husch Vineyards 4400 hwy 128, Philo; 1-800-544-8724 open daily 10-5 JAXON KEYS 10400 S. hwy 101, hopland; 877-462-0666 open daily 10-5 Jeriko Estate 12141 hewlitt & Sturtevant rd, hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Jim Ball Vineyards 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 open daily 11-5 Kelseyville Wine Co. 5627 gaddy lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appointment Lake Country Wine Studio 9505 Main St, #1, Upper lake; 707 275-8030 thu-Sun, Sum 1-7, Win 12-6 Langtry Estate 21000 Butts canyon rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 open daily 11-5 Lazy Creek Vineyards 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 fri-Mon 10:30-4:30 Le Vin Winery 33151 hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 open by appointment only Londer Vineyards 14051 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9001 thu-Mon 11-5 Manoir Girard Cellars 12601 ell river rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 Wine (9463) open by appointment only Maple Creek Winery 20799 hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 open daily 10:30-5 Mariah Vineyards 33525 Mountain View rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 open by appointment Mast Vnyd & Winery 1301 reeves canyon rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5466 open by appointment McDowell Valley 13380 S. hwy 101, hopland 707 744-8911 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; 707 744-1396 open daily10-5 Moore Family Winery 11990 Bottle rock road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 fri - Sun 11-5 Mt. Konocti Growers Winery 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 open by appointment Navarro Vineyards 5601 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 open daily 10-5 Nelson Family 550 nelson ranch road; Ukiah open daily 10-5 Noggle Vnyds & Winery 700 old long Valley road, clearlake oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt 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; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Paul Dolan Vnyds 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Phillips Hill Estates 8627 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 open daily 11-5 Philo Ridge 14125 hwy 128, Philo; 707 489-2303 Sat-Sun by appointment Ployez Winery 11171 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-2106 open daily 11-5 Rivino 4101 cox Schrader rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 tue-Sun 1-5 Robledo 2040 Soda Bay rd, lakeport; 707 263-0100 fri-Sun 10-5 Roederer Estate 4501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 open daily 11-5 Rosa DOro 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Wed-Sun 11-5 Rosati Family Wines 21500 South highway 101, hopland; 707 894-3683 open daily 10-5 Saracina Vineyards 11684 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1671 open daily 11-5 Scharffenberger Cellars 8501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 open daily 11-5 Shannon Ridge 12599 e. hwy 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5 Shed Horn Cellars 21108 calistoga St, Middletown; 707 291-3629 thu-Sat 11-5 or by appt Silversmith Vnyds 3700 A rd J, redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun, 11-5 or by appointment SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar 13420 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-8375 open daily 11-5 Six Sigma Ranch and Winery 13372 Spruce grove road, lower lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30 Sketchbook Wines 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Snows Lake Vnyd lower lake; 707 994-9444 open by appointment Sol Rouge P.o. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 open by appointment Standish Wine Co. 5101 hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5 Steele Wines 4350 thomas Drive, at hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5 Terra Svia 14160 Mountain house rd, hopland; 707 744-1114 tue-Sun 10-5 Terrill Cellars 16175 Main Street, lower lake; 707 252-8444 Wed, fri-Sun 11-5 Testa Vineyards 6400 north State Street, calpella; 707 485-7051 open by appointment 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 10-5 Villa La Brenta 1780 highway 53, clearlake; 707 994-4000 tue-Sun 10-5 Vin de Tevis 51161 covelo rd, Dos rios; 707 983-8433 open by appointment only Weibel Winery 13275 So hwy 101, Ste 1, hopland; 707 744-2200 open Daily 10-5 Whaler Vineyards 6200 e Side capella rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 open by appointment only Wildhurst Vineyards 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 open daily 10-5 Yorkville Cellars 25701 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6 ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM 14077 hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 open Daily 10-5
SUISUN VALLEY
Blacksmith Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Blue Victorian Vineyards 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 Green Valley Cellars 1635 Mason rd, green Valley; 707 864-2089 thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment King Andrews Vnyd poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Ledgewood Creek Winery 4589 Abernathy road, Suisun city; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5 Mangels Vineyards poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Mankas Hills Vineyards 4185 chadbourne road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 open by appointment only Tenbrink Vineyards 1793 rockville rd, Suisun Valley; 800-692-0723 open by appointment only Rock Creek Vineyard 4610 green Valley rd, green Valley; 707 864-2471 open by appointment only Suisun Valley Wine Coop 4495 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 thu-Sun 12-5 Sunset Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Vezer Family Tasting Rm 2522 Suite V Mankas corner road, fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6 Vezer Family Private Ranch 707 422-8025 tours & tasting by appointment only Winterhawk Winery poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Wooden Valley Winery 4756 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 11-5
YOLO COUNTY
Berryessa Gap 27260 hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 tue-fri 12-4 or by appointment Berryessa Gap 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 thurs 4:30-8:30, fri 12-8:30, Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4 Bogle Vineyards 37783 county rd, clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 10California Cellars 15511 isleton road, isleton; 916 777-5747 open by appointment only Capay Valley Vineyards 13757 hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 open Sat-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by appointment Carvalho Family poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Heringer Estates poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1227 thu-Sun 11-5
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Purple Pearl Vineyards 9177 currey rd, Dixon; 707 693-1607 thu-Sun 12-5 River Grove Winery 52183 clarksburg rd, clarksburg; 916 744-9000 open by appointment only Rominger West 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-6 Scribner Bend Vnyds 9051 river rd, Sacramento; 916 7441803 fri-Sun 11-4:30 Six Hands Winery 13783 isleton rd, Walnut grove; 916 776-2053 open by appointment only Solomon Wine Co. poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744 1131 fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Three Wine Company poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 707 933-9752 fri-Sun 11-5 Todd Taylor Wines poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Sat & Sun 11-5 Turkovich Family Wines 304 railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 thu 12-6, fri & Sat 12-9,Sun 12-5 Wilson Vineyards clarksburg; 916 744-1456 open by appointment only OCCASIO 2245B South Vasco road, livermore; 925 371-1987 Page Mill 1960 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 Red Feather 5700 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1871 Retzlaff Vineyards 1356 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 447-8941 Rios Lovell Estate Winery 6500 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-0434 Rodrigue Molyneaux 3053 Marina Ave, livermore; 925 447-4280 Ruby Hill Winery 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-Wine Ryhan Estate Vineyards 5385 east Ave, livermore; 408-209-9498 Singing Winemaker (The ) poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine Steven Kent 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6440 Stony Ridge Winery 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Tamas Estate 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2380 Tenuta Vineyards 633 Kalthoff common, livermore; 925 960-1006 Tesla Vintners 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine Thomas Coyne Winery 51 e. Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 373-6541 Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2305 Wente Vineyards Tasting Room 5050 Arroyo rd, livermore; 925 456-2405 Westover Vineyards 34329 Palomares rd, castro Valley; 925 537-3932 White Crane Winery 5405 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-8085 Wood Family Winery 7702 cedar Mountain rd, livermore; 925 606-7411 fri-Sun 12 to 5 fri-Sunday & by appointment Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4 tue-fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Wed-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 open daily 11-5:30 fri-Sun 12-5 fri-Sun 12-5 open daily 12-4:30 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 open daily 12-4:30 fri-Sun 12-5 fri-Sun 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 open daily 11-4:30 open daily 11-6:30 Sat-Sun 12-5 thu-Mon 12-4:30 open by appointment
BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
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 12-4 Cedar Mountain 7000 tesla rd, livermore; 925 373-6636 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 Crooked Vine 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 Cuda Ridge Wines 5385 east Ave, livermore; 510 304-0914 fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Dashe Cellars 55 4th St, oakland; 510 452-1800 thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt Eagle Ridge Vineyard 10017 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Eckert Estate 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment el Sol 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5 Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Fenestra Winery 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5 Garr Vineyard & Winery 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri-Sun 11:30-5 Hidden Creek 5937 graham ct, Suite B, livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 John Christopher 25 So. livermore Ave, Ste 103, livermore; 925-456-Wine thu-Sun 12-6 La Rochelle 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6442 open daily 12-4:30 Las Positas Vineyards 1828 Wetmore rd, livermore; 925 449-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5 Lavish Laines Winery tasted at good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, livermore; 925 321-0373 Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 Les Chenes 5562 Victoria lane, livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Little Valley Winery 739 Main St, Pleasanton thu-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Livermore Valley Cellars 2838 cellars Dr, livermore; 925 454-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5 LONGEVITY WINES 2271 South Vasco rd, Ste B, livermore, 925-443-Wine fri-Sat-Sun 12-5 Marr Cellars poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 McGRAIL VINEYARDS 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214 fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment Miramont Estate poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Mitchell Katz Winery 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 thu-Sun 12-5 Muriettas Well 3005 Mines rd; livermore; 925 456-2390 May-oct open daily 11-4:30, nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 NOTTINGHAM CELLARS 2245 South Vasco rd, livermore; 925 294-8647 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
TREASURE ISLAND
BODEGA WINE ESTATES 751 13th St at Ave M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat & Sun from 1-6pm Fat Grape Winery 1080 Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco; 415-388-8318 Hoffman Family Cellars 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco JUST JOSHIN 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco KENDRIC VINEYARDS 401 Avenue h, treasure island, San francisco; (707) 363-9462 KNIGHTSWOOD 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco STEIN FAMILY WINES 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco tue-Sun 12-5:30 pm opening Soon fri, Sat, Sun from 1-6pm opening Soon fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm
Treasure Island Wines 95 9th Street and Ave i, treasure island, Sf; 415-394-9463 Mon-fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm WINERY SF 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment VIE 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice Sol Rouge 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment open daily 12-5, tours by appointment Wed-thu 4-8pm, fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm open by appointment open by appointment fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5 open by appointment Mon-fri 1-4 open by appointment open by appointment Sat 12-4 or by appt. Sat-Sun 12-5 open by appointment open by appointment Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt. open by appointment Wed-Mon 9-5pm open by appointment only
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Bloomfield Vnyd 633 first Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Captain Vineyards 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Enos Wines 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Hannah Nicole Vnyds 6740 Balfour road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 Happy Valley Cellars 1223 Upper happy Valley road, lafayette; 925 283-1245 Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room 1930 tice Valley Blvd, Walnut creek; 925-456-Wine New Departures Wine Co. 6140 Alhambra Valley road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Odisea Wine Co. 963 redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Olin Wines 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, concord; 925 771-7107 Palomares Vineyards 34329 Palomares road, castro Valley Parkmon Vineyards 55 laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 Shadowbrook Winery 3739 Shadowbrook court, Walnut creek; 925-988-9463 Sterling Albert Winery 150 Mason circle, Suite J, concord; 925 219-2279 Tamayo Family Vnyds 2155 elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 Viano Vineyards 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wedl Wine Cellars 400 tate lane, oakley; 925 360-9677
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