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FEATURE
WINERY
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J U LY 2 4 , 2 0 0 9 – I S S U E 3 0 – V O L U M E 2 8

Elizabeth Spencer Wines ON THE COVER

VJB Vineyards & Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
24

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PERFECT PAIRS Raymond Vineyard Petite Sirah
with Grilled Figs and Gorgonzola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
COVER

THINGS TO DO
ON THE

FYI: What's Hot This Week by Jeffry Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

VJB Vineyards & Cellars WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
O F T H E W E E K 46

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47

St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
TA S T I N G R O O M

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-63

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49
Alderbrook Winery Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
PROFILE
WINEMAKER

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Sarah Quider & Aaron Piotter,
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
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MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69
OF THE WEEK

Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76
WINE CLUB

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-86
Kenwood Vineyards

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OF THE WEEK KENWOOD VINEYARDS
WINE CLUB DETAILS
Members of the Kenwood Vineyards
Wine Club receive a wide variety of bene-
fits. Standard three-bottle Club shipments
are priced on a sliding scale not exceeding
$50 per shipment plus tax (where applic-
able) and shipping.

Benefits include:
• Three hand-selected bottles of
Kenwood Vineyards wine, delivered
ounded in 1970, Kenwood Vineyards sits on a directly to your home or office four
beautiful twenty-two acre wine producing estate in times each year.
F the heart of the Sonoma Valley. It was almost four
decades ago that Bay Area wine enthusiasts bought and
• One additional holiday shipment
including Kenwood’s acclaimed Artists
Series Cabernet Sauvignon will be made
available to every Wine Club member at
refurbished the former Pagani Brothers Winery, which

an additional charge ($75 plus applicable

was originally established in the year 1906, a produc-

tax and shipping).

tive time for Northern California wineries.
• Winemaker notes will pass along flavor
Today, the winery produces the classic varietal wines that the state is known for: Cabernet
descriptions, viticultural information
Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer and Merlot.
and food pairing suggestions for each
Kenwood Vineyards has earned a reputation for crafting wines that offer consistently high quality
and outstanding value at every price level. of the featured wines.
The winery makes their wines from grapes grown on site as well as from fruit sourced from • Invitations to special “Members Only”
some of Sonoma County’s finest vineyards. Using the “cuvée” winemaking method, the yield from events and sales.
each vineyard is handled separately to preserve its individuality and true character. Such small lot • Some of Sonoma County’s finest chefs,
winemaking allows veteran Winemaker Pat Henderson to bring each lot of wine to its fullest including our own executive chefs, will
create recipes to complement each
wine selection.
potential as shown in the blending of Kenwood Vineyard’s Reserve, Jack London, and Single Vine-

• A Will Call option is available to

yard Series’ Wines. The ultimate expression of Kenwood’s winemaking philosophy is embodied in
members who wish to pick up their Club
its highly acclaimed Artist Series, a blend of the finest barrels of Cabernet that reveal the evident
selections at the winery.
rewards of this dedication to excellence.
• Members may choose between the
True to its history, Kenwood is housed in the original winery buildings. Inside, the winery has
“Classic” and “Reds Only” club tiers.
been redesigned with winemaking versatility in mind. More than 125 stainless steel fermenting
and upright oak tanks are used in combination with 14,000 French and American oak barrels, • Members receive a 25% discount on
giving the winemaker flexibility and diversity in production. wine and non-wine merchandise from
While Kenwood Vineyards is located in the Sonoma Valley Appellation, it also proudly all Heck Family estate wineries including
produces wines from the California, Russian River Valley and Sonoma County appellations, and Kenwood, Lake Sonoma Winery and
the winery remains committed to producing premium wines that reflect Sonoma County’s finest Valley of the Moon Winery.
vineyards and define the region’s grape varieties in their true character and style.
“At Kenwood, grapes from Sonoma County’s finest vineyards get the attention they deserve. The harvest
from each vineyard is handled separately within the winery to preserve its individuality. This small lot
winemaking allows our winemaker, Pat Henderson, to bring each lot of wine to its fullest potential. In the
California tradition, Kenwood Vineyards produces a full line of premium quality varietal wines including
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Merlot.”

Open daily 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

9592 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12) - Kenwood • (877) 536-9663
www.wineclub@heckestates.com - www.kenwoodvineyards.com

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Over 250 Quality Wines

Under $25 at Wine Garage
Hidden next to a dilapidated ’40s-era former filling station on Highway 29 in
Calistoga lies the Wine Garage. A unique wine shop in Napa Valley that retails all
wine in the store under $25. Sound crazy? Its true. And the proprietors Todd and
Joy Miller, have hit on a niche in the Valley that had been very missed by the locals
there.
“There are a lot of winemakers here that can’t afford to drink the wine they
make” says Miller. “That’s crazy, yes, but who can afford to drink a $65 bottle with
dinner every night?”
Many people miss The Wine Garage on the first try upvalley, but the search is
well worth it. Miller stocks wine from all of California’s wine growing regions
including fifty Napa selections and 40 from Sonoma County. When he first sought
out buying the initial inventory, “I enlisted a local farmer buddy and his 15-foot
box van and off we went all over California hunting down the deals. I tried to seek
out the small producers who didn’t have distributes so I could pass the savings on
to my customers.” And Miller did just that. His store is stocked with high-quality
juice all under $25 and all are unique. Most labels in the shop are unrecognizable
– but all pass the same test; everything passes over Miller’s lips before he makes a
buy. “If I don’t love it, I don’t buy it, period. Sometimes I will taste over a hundred
wines in one day, load up the truck and haul it up to Calistoga, unload at the store,
and maybe I will crawl in bed by 3 a.m. Needless to say my buddy bowed out of
the deal after their 2nd trip. I initially recruited him on a ‘hey lets go wine tasting
in Santa Barbara’ until he realized how much work it entailed. Poor guy, he had to
be at the farm at 5 in the morning.”
It is all worth it. Millers’ customers love him. He has a unique ability to hear a
verbal description of a customers favorite wine and translate that into a
recommendation for sometimes a third of the cost. “I have people all over the
country that use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door – and the
cost of the shipping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the cost
of the wine.
Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. “I have winemakers from small wineries
stop in every week saying ‘I have something that will fit into the store,’ if they only
have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine – I am the perfect outlet for them.”
So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Valley at
1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information, call
(707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.

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NAPA VALLEY
« ONGOING
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour
Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm
Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com
« ONGOING WEEKENDS
(EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND)
Wine Component Tasting Seminar
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena
ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Wine & Food Pairings
11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing
1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford
www.peju.com, 800-446-7358
ONGOING
Private Tours
707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com
$25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville
ONGOING
Epicurean Explorations
RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people
$95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch
www.goosecross.com
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville
FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Cheers! St. Helena
6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass
www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena
Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling!
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards
Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in
an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm
www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292
ONGOING
Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com
• July 17, 24, 31: Vintners Lunch
• July 30: Winemakers Dinner
• July 16: Varietal Voyage
ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House
707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org
1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa
• July 18: Festival del Solé Opening Night
• July 24: Hairspray
• July 31: A Midsummer Night’s Dreamweavers –
A Retrospective
• Aug 1: Smokey Robinson
• Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady
ONGOING
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa
www.backroomwines.com
• July 17: Oregon & Washington Wines
• July 24: Sauvignon Blancs
from Around the World
• July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery
• Aug 7: 2007 Vintage
Southern Rhone Valley Wines
ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature
707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org
• Ongoing through Sept. 19: Mike Henderson
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ONGOING
Friday Night Pulse Tastings
5-7pm, 888-963-0440, free
www.acmefinewines.com
Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena
• July 17: Tom Garrett of Detert
• July 24: Karen Culler of Culler & Ladera
• July 31: Robbie Meyer of Peirson-Meyer & L’Angevin
• Aug 7: Gemstone
« ONGOING
Buon Amici Members & Guests
10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853
www.benesserevineyards.com
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
• Members Only New Release Tastings
• Barrel Tastings by appointment
• Vertical Tastings by appointment
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment
« ONGOING
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting
$25 Reserve Wine Seminar
Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18
Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley
Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
Cooking Demonstrations
at The DeBaun Theatre
707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu
St. Helena, wsgr@culinary.edu, $12.50pp
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
ONGOING
Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery
Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20
St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com
ONGOING
Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners
Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5pp
St. Helena, 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com
ONGOING
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery
888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com
Call or check website for particulars.
• The To Kalon Tour & Tasting
• A Guided Tasting
• Pleasure in the Glass
• The Taste of Wine
• The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch
• Celebrating California Wine & Food
• The Essence Tour & Tasting
• Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match
« ONGOING
Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit
Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford
800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com
« ONGOING THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS
Library & Barrel Sample Tastings
Sequoia Grove Winery
8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com
• 11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting
in the underground cellar, $20
• 12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting
to include Barrel Sample, $40
• 3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting
in the underground cellar, $20
« ONGOING
Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
800-726-6136, Calistoga
www.sterlingvineyards.com
Taste limited release wines at the winery.
« ONGOING
Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga
www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45pp
Private tasting in the Reserve Room after tour.
ONGOING
VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour
Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366
$15 mid-week special, mention this listing
www.bourassavineyards.com
Bourassa Vineyards, Napa
« ONGOING
Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines
800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com
ZD Wines, Rutherford
• Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm
• Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends &
holidays, M-F by appt
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am,
M-F by appt
• Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt
• Wine Train, $180, RSVP
« ONGOING
Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
• It’s all About You Tasting, $15
• Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
« ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY
Temptastings in the Temptation Cave
11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member
www.florasprings.com, RSVP
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
ONGOING
Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611
www.silveradovineyards.com
Silverado Vineyards, Napa
• Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75
• Library Tasting, $75
• Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10,
Premier/$20
• Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15
• Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests,
$20/tour, $25/tour & tasting
« ONGOING
Appellation Tastings
10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067
www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40
Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford
« ONGOING
Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond
11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620
www.raymondvineyards.com, $15
Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena
Group tours available by appointment.
« ONGOING
Wine Tasting Experiences
By appt, 707-963-5853x105
www.benesserevineyards.com
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
• Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
• Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting,
M-W, 10:30am, $15
• Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
• Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
• Barrel Tasting & Current Release,
Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Barrel Tasting & Vertical,
Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Bacchus That Rascal
Multi-media presentation – History of Wine
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm
www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981
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« ONGOING
Tours & Tastings at Andretti
877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
Andretti Winery, Napa
• Individual Tastings, $12
• Private Winery Tour & Tasting,
$15/tour, $20/tour & tasting
• Food & Wine Pairing
• Vineyard Tour
• Blending Class
• Wine Sensory Seminar
ONGOING
Wine Tasting Options
10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville
• Current Release Tasting, $15
• Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
• Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
• Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
• Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
• Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
• Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
• Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
« ONGOING
Tasting at Grgich Hills
9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm
$10, Wine Library Tasting/$30
Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford
707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
« ONGOING
Tastings & Tours at Artesa
877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com
Artesa Winery, Napa
• Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
• Daily Guided Tours
• Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
« ONGOING
Tours & Tasting
707-253-1400, 10am-5pm, Black Stallion Winery
Napa, www.blackstallionwinery.com
• Regular tasting, $10
• Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
« ONGOING
Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga
• Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40
• Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
• Tasting only, $10-$25
• Young adult tours, $15-$20
• Napa Valley Neighbor Program
• Private VIP tours
ONGOING
Robert Mondavi Winery
Summer Concert Series
7pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville
888-RMWJAZZ, www.robertmondaviwinery.com
• July 18: Natalie Cole
• July 25: KC & The Sunshine Band
• Aug 1: Smokey Robinson
« LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro
Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a
four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservations
707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com
« EVERY SATURDAY
ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar
800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40
Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
« EVERY SUNDAY
Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines
11am by appointment only, $20pp
Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings
at Havens Wine Cellars
10am-4:30pm, Napa
707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com
« EVERY SATURDAY
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
at Bennett Lane Winery
Calistoga, 10am-5pm
www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
ONGOING
Friday Night Winemaker Events
5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2
JV Wine & Spirits, Napa
• July 17: Frias Family Winery
• July 24: Paradigm Wines
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Sunday Suppers at Brix
3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749
www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa
10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa
ONGOING
Wine Social Every Evening
No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine.
707-944-2749, www.brix.com
Brix Restaurant, Yountville
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Classic Rock Photography Exhibit
707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com
Markham Vineyards, St. Helena
« ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17
Celebrity Photo Exhibit
‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other
Perversities’ by George Rose
10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford
www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700
THURSDAYS THROUGH JULY 30
Napa Chefs’ Market
5-9pm, First Street, Downtown Napa
www.napadowntown.com, 707-257-0322
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST
Thursday Night Summer Concert Series
6-8pm, www.calistogavisitors.com
Pioneer Park, Calistoga
TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Weekly Art Shows
5:30-8:30pm, 707-252-4200x152
Clubhouse, River Pointe Resort, Napa
« ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4
Portals to the Past Exhibition
Includes photo of Mike Grgich
www.grgich.com, 707-763-2784
Napa Valley Museum, Yountville
« JULY 17
Johnny’s Lobster Feed Atop The Room
6-8pm, 707-967-6723 www.florasprings.com
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
« JULY 17-25
4th Annual Napa Valley Festival de Sole
Various events & locations in the Napa Valley
888-337-6272, wwwfdsnapa.org
JULY 18
Wine Club Annual Party
12-3pm, 800-446-7358 www.peju.com
$50, $40/guests Peju Winery, Rutherford
JULY 18
Cooking Class with Chef Charles Weber,
Everything Tomatoes
Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95
www.cedargablesinn.com, 800-309-7969
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
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« JULY 18
Food & Wine Pairing
11am-12:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa
www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122
JULY 18
27th Annual Home Winemakers Classic
5-7:30pm, St. Supéry Winery, Rutherford
$45/adv, $50, www.drycreek.org, 707-944-8626
JULY 19
Carneros Wine Country Half Marathon
7:10am-1pm, 707-933-1769, www.runcarneros.com
Cuvaison Carneros Estate, Napa to Sonoma Plaza
JULY 25
Cooking with Wine Series: Sautéing
707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35
2-3pm, St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
« JULY 25
15th Annual Festa Italiana
800-799-2337, www.vsattui.com, $75, $65/members
6:30-9:30pm, V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
JULY 26
Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant
6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com
Domaine Chandon, Yountville
« JULY 31
Jazz Event
5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa
www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122
AUGUST 1
Tag Along - ’05 Cab Release Party
$25, $15/members, Saddleback Cellars, Oakville
12-4pm, www.saddlebackcellars.com, 707-944-1305
AUGUST 1
Cabernet Tasting with Hors d’Oeuvres
2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com
RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
AUGUST 1
1st Saturday Stroll
1-7pm, www.calistogavisitors.com
Downtown Calistoga Live music & wine tasting!
AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30
Behind the Scenes
11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com
RSVP, $30 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
« AUGUST 5-23
Music in the Vineyards
707-258-5559, www.musicinthevineyards.org
• Aug 5: Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards
• Aug 6, 13, 20: Napa Valley College Upper
Campus, St. Helena
• Aug 7: Frog’s Leap Winery
• Aug 8: Cakebread Cellars
• Aug 9: Family Concert at Meadowood
• Aug 9: Clos Pegase
AUGUST 7-8
11th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration
707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.com
Various events in Napa Valley
Coach “K” hosts the celebration.
AUGUST 8
Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing:
California Cheese
2-3pm, St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $3
AUGUST 9
2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event
12-3pm, Peju Winery, Rutherford
800-446-7358, www.peju.com, $30, $20/members
SONOMA COUNTY ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
Downtown Friday Nights
« ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm.
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln www.sonomavalley.com
10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com ONGOING (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)
Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
wine & sample over 80 food items in their
10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25
gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley. www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOBER ONGOING (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
6-8pm, 707-874-9462, Downtown Sebastopol & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola
11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20
« ONGOING
Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811
Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
10am-1pm, $45, $35/members ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled &
barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a
« ONGOING lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com
Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen « ONGOING WEEKENDS
11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members Wine & Chocolate Pairings
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com 10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale
$5 tasting fee covers the pairing!
ONGOING
www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600
• July 14: Tears for Fears
• July 17: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
• Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux
• Aug 13: Huey Lewis and The News
« ONGOING SUNDAYS
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
9am-1pm, 707-938-9000
www.fairmont.com.sonoma
ONGOING
The Center for Performing Arts
707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert
Park. www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/
ONGOING
Sunday Brunches by the Sea
10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319
www.timbercoveinn.com
Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove
ONGOING
Winemaker Tasting
6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa
www.winespectrum.com, 707-525-8466
ONGOING
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134
ONGOING
Escape to Wine Country Concert Series
Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon
tours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood
707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com
• July 18: Jazz Keyboardist, Steve Rubardt
• July 25: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald
• Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell
• Aug 8: Guitarist, Randy Vincent
« ONGOING
Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars
Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059
Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com
« ONGOING
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm
707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp
ONGOING (FRIDAYS)
Saddles Restaurant at
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda
Garden, 4:30-7:30pm Live Music, Grilled
Appetizers, Drink Specials.
www.macarthurplace.com
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EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot
707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery
Taste limited-production reserve Bismark
Mountain wines paired with local artisanal
cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in
Healdsburg, Alexander Valley, $10pp
707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com
« EVERY FRIDAY
Complimentary Wine Tasting
at Flamingo Hotel
5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille
featuring Sonoma County wines
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300
Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com
« ONGOING
19th Annual Summer Concert Series
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg
866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.com
www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong
• Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove,
Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J
• Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents:
Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro
• Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates –
Up Close & Personal Tour
ONGOING
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean
Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50
707-833-4134x5258, by appointment
www.chateaustjean.com
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar
Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting
Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
• Private VIP Wine Tasting
10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour
« ONGOING
Tours, Tastings & Seminars
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimum
Call for more information & reservations.
www.stfranciswinery.com
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25
« ONGOING
Guided Winery Tours
11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma
707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com
ONGOING
Tastings at Vine & Barrel
3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com
Vine & Barrel, Petaluma
• Aug 8: ZAP – Zapped Zinfandel
« ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30
Summer Jazz Series
6-10pm, Ledson Hotel, Sonoma
707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Summer Nights on the Green Movie Night
707-838-1260, 15 min after sunset
www.townofwindsor.com, free
Windsor Town Green, Windsor
• July 21: Hotel for Dogs
• July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop
• Aug 4: Coraline
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ONGOING THURSDAYS
Summer Nights on the Green
Live Concerts & Farmers’ Market
707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pm
www.townofwindsor.com, free
Windsor Town Green, Windsor
• July 16: Shakespeare on the Green – The Tempest
• July 23: Tom Rigney & Flambeau
• July 30: Tommy Castro
• Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band
ONGOING
Live From the Middle Reach
Summer Music Series
1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pm
www.cdonatiello.com, free
C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg
• July 19: Jason Damato
• July 26: Summer Mencher & White Noise
• Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB
• Aug 9: Barbra Shassus
FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Music in the Courtyard
5:30-8:30pm, Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg
$5, www.michelschlumberger.com, 707-433-7427
« ONGOING SATURDAYS
Pizza Café
11am-4pm, 707-473-3236 www.simiwinery.com
Simi Winery, Healdsburg
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
The Art of Winemaking Workshop
707-9358-8311, www.petronivineyards.com
10:30am-12pm, Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in the Plaza
Concerts & Farmers’ Market
Market: 4-6:30pm, Concert: 6-8pm
707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg
• July 14: Shana Morrison & Caledonia
• July 21: Jeffrey Halford & The Healers
• July 28: Angela Strehli w/Mike Schermer
• Aug 4: Culann’s Hounds
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7
Ravenswood After Hours
5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma
707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 1
Valley of the Moon Food & Wine Pairings
11am-2pm, 707-939-4510, $25
www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com
Valley of the Moon Winery, Glen Ellen
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 16
Abstractions by Leslie Zumwalt
707-875-2744, www.localcolorgallery.com
Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26
Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market
4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344
www.petalumafarmersmarket.com
2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market
5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
JULY 14
Bastille Day Celebration
707-433-1913, www.costeaux.com
Costeaux French Bakery, Healdsburg
« JULY 18
Artist Reception: Jocelyn Audette
12-3pm, 707-935-2600 www.arrowoodwinery.com
Arrowood Winery, Glen Ellen
JULY 18
Jazz in the Garden
Opens at 4:30pm, jazz 6-7:30pm, 707-996-3166
www.quarryhillbg.org, $20, $15/members
Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen
Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay
« JULY 18
Wine & Jazz Festival
11am-6pm, 707-940-4025, $25/adv, $30
www.jazzneut.com/skeds/cline09.htm
Cline Cellars, Sonoma
JULY 18
23rd Annual Healdsburg
Harvest Century Bicycle Tour
707-433-6935, www.healdsburg.com
Alexander, Russian River & Dry Creek Valleys
JULY 18
Lobster Feed
707-473-2992, www.sbragia.com
Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville
JULY 18
1st Annual Classic Wings & Wheels
10am-5pm, Petaluma Municipal Airport, Petaluma
www.papapetaluma.org, 707-875-3200x303
JULY 18
Petaluma Movies in the Park: Mamma Mia
6:30pm, movie at 8:45pm, $4/$2, McNear Park
707-694-9888, www.petalumamovies.com
JULY 18
Artist Celebration:
Marcia Fosberg, Photography
707-473-9065, www.hauckcellars.com
Hauck Cellars, Healdsburg Meet the artists
Enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres on the patio!
JULY 18
Oyster & Wine Pairing
12-3pm, 707-939-6903, $40, $30/members
www.robledofamilywinery.com
RSVP Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma
JULY 18, 25
Midsummer Mozart Festival
6:30pm, 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com
www.midsummermozart.org
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma
JULY 18-19
Civil War Days
707-922-5901, www.civilwardays.net
Near Casini Ranch, Duncans Mills
« JULY 19
Winemaker Dinner
6-8:30pm, 888-332-3032, Trentadue Winery
Geyserville, www.trentadue.com
JULY 19
Carneros Wine Country Half Marathon
7:10am-1pm, 707-933-1769, www.runcarneros.com
Cuvaison Carneros Estate, Napa to Sonoma Plaza
« JULY 23
Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese Combina-
tions: Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies
$30, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Sonoma
10:30am-12pm, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356
JULY 15
Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé
Featuring Hanzell Winery
6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVP
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
« JULY 16, 30
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25
707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com
JULY 17
Winemaker Dinner:
Henriot Champagne Cellars
707-847-3231, 800-987-8319, Timber Cove Inn
Timber Cove, www.timbercoveinn.com
« JULY 17
Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
Featuring Merry Edwards
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
The Bay View Restaurant, $79
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« JULY 17, 31
Finally Friday
Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
« JULY 18-19
Catalan Festival
11am-4pm, 707-933-1999 Food, wine & fun with a
Catalan accent! www.gloriaferrer.com, $45
$37/under 21, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
JULY 18-19
Summit ET Bracket Drag Races
8am-6pm, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
www.infineonraceway.com, 800-870-RACE
« JULY 24
Music at Mazzocco
Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg
707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
JULY 24-26
FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals
800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
JULY 25
It’s All in the Glass! Reidel Crystal Seminar
3-4:30pm, Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
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www.lambertbridge.com, 800-975-0555x13
JULY 25
Artist Celebration:
Cory Hakola, Oil Paintings
Hauck Cellars, Healdsburg, Meet the artists, see
their work, enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres on the
patio! www.hauckcellars.com, 707-473-9065
JULY 25
Farm-to-Table Dinner
5pm farm tour, 6:30pm dinner, $125, $115/Slow
Food members, $105/Quivira members
707-431-8333, www.quivirawine.com
Quivira Vineyards, Healdsburg
« JULY 25
Mangia Bene! Italian Winery Dinner
6:30pm, $130, $104/members
www.stfranciswinery.com, 888-675-WINEx255
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
JULY 26
Dixieland in the Valley
4pm, 707-522-8786, $50
www.santarosasymphony.com
5465 Red Winery Road, Alexander Valley
JULY 28 – AUGUST 9
Sonoma County Fair: The Fair Before Time
707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.com
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Horse racing, carnival, entertainment & more!
JULY 31 – AUGUST 2
NHRA Division 7 Drag Races
800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
« AUGUST 1
Moshin Pictures: Pillow Talk
Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members
www.moshinvineyards.com
Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg
AUGUST 1
Gun Bun Summer Fun Film Fest:
The Breakfast Club
7pm, 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma
« AUGUST 1
3rd Annual Summer Fest
11am-4pm, 707-431-8243
www.christophercreek.com
Wineries on the Eastside of the Russian River.
Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards,
Christopher Creek Winery, Foppiano Vineyards,
Merriam Vineyards & Mietz Cellars
AUGUST 1
9th Annual Wet Paint Dinner & Auction
707-939-7862, www.svma.org
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma
AUGUST 7
First Friday
Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Food, art & music! 4-8pm
www.firstfridaysonfourth.com
« AUGUST 7, 21
Music at Mazzocco
Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg
707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
« AUGUST 7-9
Farm Trails Wine Country Weekend
Ferrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg
707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com
« AUGUST 8
Eight Street Wineries Open House
11-5pm, Sonoma. Anaba Wines, Enkidu, Mac Rostie
Winery, Parmalee Hill Wines, Talisman Wines,Three
Sticks, Tin Barn Vineyards & Ty Caton Vineyards,
707-938-5430, smaus@tinbarnvineyards.com
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AUGUST 8
Orchard Tour
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30
707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com
AUGUST 8
Traditional Lobster Boil
$95/$115, 6:30-10pm, www.nicholsonranch.com
707-938-8822, Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma
« AUGUST 8
Lobster Feed
Patrons Classic & Prestige Member Event
6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx254 $110/members
$135/guest of members, www.stfranciswinery.com
St Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
« AUGUST 9
Dog Days of Summer
12-4pm, 888-332-3032 www.trentadue.com,
$5/person, $5/dog, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville
yers
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
Food & Wine Pairings
707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com
McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland
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EVERY SECOND SUNDAY
Buford & Brown Yappy Hour
Wine tasting with your dog! 1-3pm
The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, 707-744-878
ONGOING
Classic Concerts by the Lake
Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville
www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE
• July 23: George Thorogood & The Destroyers &
Jonny Lang
• July 25: Tim McGraw
• July 26: Kelly Clarkson
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 19
Leading Ladies
707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 25
Mendocino Music Festival
707-937-4041, www.mendocinomusic.com
Headlands State Park, Mendocino
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 6
Dynamic Duo: Whimsical Pottery & Drawings
Featuring Alexis Moyer & Susan Spencer
707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com
Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo
SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 16
18th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park
707-463-6200, www.gomendo.com
Todd Grove Park, Ukiah
JULY 18
From Stonehenge to Hubble
8-11pm, 707-262-4121, $3 Taylor Observatory
Kelseyville, www.taylorobservatory.org
JULY 18-19
50th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
10am-5pm, 800-653-3328, free, Mendocino Art
Center, Mendocino, www.mendocinoartcenter.org
JULY 25
7th Annual Mendocino Herb Fair
10am-5pm, field at 45050 Little Lake St, Mendocino
www.mendocinoherbfair.com, 707-490-2977, free
JULY 25
Concerts in the Vineyards
6-9pm, 707-738-0507, $10, Moore Family Winery
Kelseyville, www.moorefamilywinery.com
JULY 25
California Wine Tasting Championships
707-895-2002, www.greenwoodridge.com
Greenwood Ridge Winery, Philo
« JULY 25-26
5th Annual Lake County Wine Adventure
10am-5pm, Visit participating wineries!
800-595-WINE, www.lakecountywineries.com
JULY 31
Summer Grillin’ Series
5-8pm, 707-463-5384, $30, $20/members
Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah
AUGUST 1
Art in the Gardens
707-964-4352, www.gardenbythesea.org
Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg
AUGUST 6 – SEPTEMBER 6
The Circle
707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
MARIN COUNTY
ONGOING
ONGOING
Film Night in the Park
8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids
• July 17: Blade Runner, San Anselmo
• July 18: Back to the Future, San Anselmo
• July 24: Who Killed the Electric Car,
San Anselmo
• July 25: Lavender Hill Mob, San Anselmo
• July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax
• Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley
• Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind,
San Anselmo
AUGUST 1
Maritime Day
8am-6pm, 415-332-8554, Galilee Harbor
Sausalito, www.galileeharbor.com
SAN FRANCISCO
ONGOING
Wednesday Sunset Sessions
5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale
415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
ONGOING
Film Night in the Park
8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids
• Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park
• Aug 22: On the Waterfront, Union Square
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 23
72nd Annual Stern Grove Festival
415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org
Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco
JULY 17-19
Concours d’Elegance
415-561-5300, www.nps.gov
The Presidio of San Francisco
JULY 20-26
North Beach Jazz Festival
415-505-5559, www.nbjazzfest.com
North Beach, San Francisco
AUGUST 1-2
Aloha Festival
10am-5pm, 415-281-0221, The Presidio of San
Francisco, www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org
AUGUST 4
Wagner Family California Wine Dinner
Joseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards & the Wagner
Family Wine, $165 Campton Place, San Francisco
415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
AUGUST 6-9
SF Chefs Food Wine
4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more! Union
Square, San Francisco, www.sfchefsfoodwine.com
AUGUST 8-9
Arts & Crafts San Francisco
707-865-1576, www.artsandcrafts-sf.com
Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco
AUGUST 8-9
Nihonmachi Street Fair
11am-5pm, 415-771-9861, free, Japantown
San Francisco, www.nihonmachistreetfair.org
MONTEREY BAY AREA
Live at Golden State Theatre-Monterey
831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
• Aug 6: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
• Aug 29: Brian Regan Live in Concert
ONGOING
Live Music at KRML Radio
The Eastwood Building, Carmel
www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432
0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Winemaker Wednesdays
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com
Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola
ONGOING
Thursday Night Music Series
Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
Bargetto Winery, Soquel
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts
4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers
Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Monterey Museum of Art
Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres
5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey

« EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
Open for Tasting
Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm
$10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members
www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197
EVERY TUESDAY
Focus on Monterey County Wines
Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel
831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com
ONGOING
World of Wine 2009
Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley
831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com
• Aug 5: Northern Italy
THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27
Thursday Night Music Series
6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel
831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4
Bands on the Beach
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
Jazz at the Plaza
5-7pm, 831-624-0138, www.carmelplaza.com
Jazz, wine, cheese sampling! Carmel Plaza, Carmel
JULY 16, 23, 30
Time for Wine
5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com
Clos La Chance, San Martin
JULY 17 – AUGUST 1
72nd Annual Carmel Bach Festival
831-624-2046, www.bachfestival.org
Various locations in Carmel
JULY 17
Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
JULY 18
25th Annual Art, Antique & Craft Faire
10am-4pm, 831-684-0215
Clubhouse, La Selva Beach
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« JULY 18
Summer Passport Day
Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries Association
11am-5pm, 831-685-8463 www.scmwa.com, $40
Wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains
JULY 18, 25
Lavender Harvest Demonstration & Lunch
11am-2pm, 831-658-3550, www.bernardus.com, $85
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
JULY 18-19
TheatreFest Arts & Crafts Fair
9am-5pm, 831-622-0700 www.pacrep.org
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
JULY 18
Starlight Evening Train
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
JULY 19
IAB Taste for a Cure Wine Tasting & Auction
4-7pm, 831-475-2258 www.bargetto.com
Bargetto Winery, Soquel
JULY 19, 26
Library Sunday
2-5pm, 831-626-3700 www.morganwinery.com
Taste Morgan, Carmel
JULY 23-26
Feast of Lanterns
831-373-8295, www.feast-of-lanterns.org
Downtown Pacific Grove
JULY 24
Music in the Vineyard: Patty Kistner Band
6-10pm, 408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.com
Fortino Winery, Gilroy
JULY 24-26
Gilroy Garlic Festival
408-842-1625, www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy
JULY 24-26, 31, AUGUST 1-2
Day Out with Thomas
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
JULY 25
Carmel House Tour
1-5pm, 831-624-4447, $25/adv, $30 Various
locations in Carmel, www.carmelheritage.org
JULY 26
Wharf to Wharf Race
www.wharftowharf.com, Santa Cruz to Capitola
JULY 26
Antique Street Faire
7am-5pm, 831-633-4501, $5, Downtown Moss
Landing, www.mosslandingchamber.com
JULY 30 – AUGUST 2
Carmel Valley Fiesta
831-644-6180, www.cvkclub.org
Various locations in Carmel Valley
AUGUST 1-2
Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
831-333-9423, www.montereyscotgames.com
Toro County Park, between Salinas & Monterey
AUGUST 3-12
Pebble Beach Motoring Classic
831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net
PIZZA
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27 CSaAFE
Time for Wine turdays
5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com 11am-4pm
Clos La Chance, San Martin
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AUGUST 6-8
29th Annual Steinbeck Festival:
Legends, Myth & Magic
831-775-4721, www.steinbeck.org
National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
PAGE 7 AUGUST 8-9
Music, Art, Food & Wine Festival
11am-8pm, 831-420-5260 Santa Cruz Civic
Auditorium, Santa Cruz, free
www.cabrillomusic.org
AUGUST 8-9
PAGE 29 Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival
10am-6pm, 831-438-1010 Sky Park, Scotts Valley
www.svchamber.org, free
AUGUST 8
17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration
12-3:30pm, 831-375-9400, Custom House Plaza
PAGE 39 $45/adv, $50, Monterey www.montereywines.org
SOUTH BAY
ONGOING
Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, 408-961-5858, www.montalvoarts.org
ONGOING
PAGE 87 Summer Concert Series
408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga
• July 16-17: Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald
• July 18: Indigo Girls
• July 21: Pat Benatar & Blondie
PAGE 3 with special guest The Donnas
• July 22: George Thorogood & the Destroyers
& Jonny Lang
• July 23: The Moody Blues
• July 24: Kathy Griffin
PAGE 7 • July 30-31: Steve Miller Band
• Aug 2: The Beach Boys
• Aug 4-5: Lyle Lovett
• Aug 7: Smokey Robinson
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26
PAGE 37 Jazz on the Plazz
6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free
408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 8
Stanford Jazz Festival
650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.org
Stanford University, Stanford
JULY 30 - AUGUST 2
Santa Clara County Fair
10a8pm, 408-494-3100, www.thefair.org
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose
PAGE 47
AUGUST 1-2
Obon Festival & Food Bazaar
650-856-0123, www.pabt.org
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, Palo Alto
PAGE 38 AUGUST 2
Fleming Jenkins Winemaker Dinner
408-358-4949, www.flemingjenkins.com
St. Michael’s Alley, Palo Alto
« AUGUST 14
Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich
PAGE 17 925-283-7108, www.grgich.com
Morton’s Steakhouse, San Jose
SAN MATEO COUNTY
EVERY SATURDAY
PAGE 4 Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s
Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm
650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Summer Vintner Series
12-5pm, 650-712-7000, $20 The Ritz-Carlton, Half
PAGE 29 Moon Bay www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb
Meet a wine educator from the featured winery!
• Ongoing through July 23: Duckhorn Vineyards
• July 24-Aug 20: Thomas Fogarty Winery
PAGE 39
JULY 18-19
23rd Annual Connoisseurs’ Marketplace
Live music, fine art, wine, food & more!
10am-6pm, Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, free
650-325-2818, www.miramarevents.com
AUGUST 2
2009 Tour de Peninsula
650-321-1638, www.supportparks.org
Coyote Point, San Mateo
ALAMEDA COUNTY
JULY 22
Educational Seminar: California Wine Regions
A liquid crash course
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda $40, $35/members
6:30-8:30pm, www.rosenblumcellars.com
510-995-4100
JULY 25-26
Annual Summer Open House
510-865-7007, www.rosenblumcellars.com
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
« JULY 22
Grgich Hills’ Vintner Dinner
925-552-6002, www.grgich.com
Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Danville
ONGOING
Sierra Railroad
209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com
• July 18: Sunset Dinner
• July 21: Tuesday Lunch Special, Rail & Raft
• Aug 1, 15: Wild West Lunch, Rail & Raft
• Aug 8: Sunset Dinner
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 24
Summer Arts Festival
562-951-4060, www.csusummers.org
California State University, Fresno
AUGUST 9
Jamaica My Weekend
5-10pm, 559-497-8362, St. Therese Church lawn
Fresno, www.towerdistrict.org
« EVERY FRIDAY
Wine Dinners at Café Garré
Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio
Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine
with locally grown & produced ingredients.
Garré Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm
925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
1 & 3pm, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20
www.wentevineyards.com/caves
Wente Vineyards, Livermore
ONGOING
La Luna Fridays
Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore
www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395
6-9pm, $55, $45/members
• July 17: Blue Bottle Band
• Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar
ONGOING
The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards, Livermore
925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com
www.wentevineyards.com
• July 16: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
• July 22: Blondie & Pat Benatar
• July 23: Kathy Griffin
• July 29: Steve Miller Band
• Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson
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ONGOING FRIDAYS
Concerts in the Park
7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton
925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net
• July 17: Komodojazz
• July 24: La Ventana
• July 31: Houserockers
• Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys
ONGOING
Bankhead Theatre
Livermore Valley performing Arts Center
925-373-6800 Livermore
www.livermoreperformingarts.org
• July 17-19, 24-26, 31: Peter Pan
• Aug 1-2: Peter Pan
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Fridays at Fenestra
Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm
925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com
ONGOING
Thursday Night Music & Dinner
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400
www.wentevineyards.com
ONGOING
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore
$20, $15/wine club members
925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com
EVERY SUNDAY
Sunset Suppers
4:30-5:30pm The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards,
Livermore 925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com
« WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night
5:30pm, $38.95, Garré Winery, Livermore
RSVP 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com,
« FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Dinner & Live Music
6-9pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP Garré Winery,
Livermore, www.garrewinery.com
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9
Livermore Shakespeare Festival
The Seagull & A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Concannon Vineyard, Livermore
800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273)
www.LivermoreShakes.org
JULY 16
9th Annual Downtown Summer Wine Stroll
6-9pm, 925-484-2199, $25/adv, $30, Downtown
Pleasanton, 20+ members of Livermore Valley
Winegrowers Association showcase their wines!
JULY 19
Rock’n Roll Music & Dancing in the Vineyard
4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley
« JULY 23
Taste of Terroir
Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton
6-9pm, $75, 925-447-9463, www.lvwine.org
JULY 25
Tesla Vintners Salmon & Wine Pairing
6-9pm, 925-606-9463, $5 www.teslavintners.com
Live music by Singing Winemaker & Mudd Daddy!
Tesla Vintners, Livermore
JULY 26
Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard
4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley
AUGUST 1-2
Fenestra’s Winery Building’s
120th Birthday Bash
12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore
925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com

JULY 18, 25, AUGUST 1, 8, 22
Music at the Mine
7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra City
www.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300
JULY 18-19
8th Annual Squaw Valley USA
Art, Wine & Music Festival
10am-6pm, $25/day, The Village, Olympic Valley
www.thevillageatsquaw.com, 877-297-2140
JULY 25-26
Summer Arts & Wine Festival
209-533-3473, Downtown Twain Harte, free
209-586-4482, www.fireonthemountain.com
EL DORADO COUNTY
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights
Enjoy live music, pizza & wine!
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play
530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment
$25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play
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530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play
530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 28
Sunset Sippin’ 2009
5-8pm, $5/car, Boeger Winery, Placerville
800-655-2634, www.boegerwinery.com
JULY 18
Music & BBQ on the Green #2
5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville
www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474
JULY 18
Good Old Fashion BBQ
530-642-2021, www.fentonherriott.com
Fenton-Herriott Vineyards, Placerville
JULY 18
Summer Concert: Steelin’ Dan
6-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/members
www.davidgirardvineyards.com
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville
JULY 18
Summer Series Blending Class
3:30-8pm, 53-620-5175, RSVP, free
Perry Creek Vineyards, Fair Play
JULY 19
Nebbiolo Release Party
530-644-5948, RSVP, $5 Madroña Vineyards
Camino, www.madronavineyards.com
JULY 25
Music in the Vineyard: The Detours
3:30-7:30pm, 800-475-0175 Lava Cap Winery
Placerville, www.lavacap.com, $5
JULY 25
Tastes from the Kitchen of
Chef Francie Santiago of Bocca Catering
12:30pm, David Girard Vineyards, Placerville
www.davidgirardvineyards.com, 530-295-1833, free
JULY 25-26
Obscurity’s 6th Anniversary Celebration
11am-5pm, 530-620-6503
Oakstone Winery, Fair Play
AUGUST 1
Tastes from the Kitchen of
Chef Beth Sogaard Catering
12:30pm, 530-295-1833, free,
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville
www.davidgirardvineyards.com
AUGUST 2-3
Annual Grape Stomp
1pm, 530-295-1833, David Girard Vineyards
Placerville, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
AUGUST 8
Hunt for Zinman
5:30-9pm, 530-620-5175, RSVP
Perry Creek Winery, Fair Play
AUGUST 8-9
Wineries of Slug Gulch Road
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
11am-5pm, www.eldoradowines.org, free
Visit all 4 wineries: Colibri Ridge, dkcellars
Oakstone & Obscurity Cellars
AMADOR COUNTY
ONGOING
Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market
10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3
C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards
209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com
ONGOING
Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via d’Oro
6-8pm, 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek
www.cafeviadoro.com, 209-267-0535
ONGOING
Summer Music Concert Series
209-245-6208, www.zin.com
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ELIZABETH SPENCER WINES
by Diana Greenwood
The philosophy of winemaking at Elizabeth
Spencer Wines in Rutherford is black and white:
wine should be delicious and representative of
its appellation of origin. The rest of the story is
colorful. One of Napa Valley’s most charming
tasting rooms, Elizabeth Spencer Wines resides
in the former Post Office building, built in 1872,
a brass keystone plaque with that date above the
sturdy French doors. Vivid purple-blue morning
glory creeps up the rustic brick to the peaked
roof where a weathervane twirls. Lavender lines
the walkway, greeting guests with the sweet
scent of summer and a sign stands among the
flowers, arrows pointing to important destina-
tions like Philadelphia, 2796 miles and Char-
lottesville, 2860 miles, the hometowns of
owners, Elizabeth Pressler and Spencer Graham.
Creative spirit is evident in the details of this
place and a thread of enthusiasm for the wine
business weaves from vineyard to bottle to the
elegant label, designed by Elizabeth. The story,
too, is one of romance as Elizabeth and Spencer
are the dynamic husband and wife team driving
the venture since the first vintage in 1998. They
share a long-time passion for hospitality since
first food, then wine careers put Elizabeth and
Spencer on parallel paths. They entered the
wine business precisely as California blossomed
and gained acceptance, back in the late 1970s.
“We both grew along with the industry,” said
Elizabeth. “We did not make our fortune in
20
Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler
another walk of life and come here to fulfill our
dream. This always was our life, and we’ve been
blessed to live our dream.” Married since 1997,
the couple is thrilled to be involved with every
aspect of Elizabeth Spencer Wines and you’ll
benefit from that open-armed concept when
you visit.
The tasting room with its exposed brick
walls is cool and intimate, a central counter with
zinc top the perfect height for leaning. Under-
counter purse hooks for the ladies are a sweet
touch. One wall is floor-to-ceiling wine rack, the
one you’ve dreamed of for home, and a 17th
century tapestry adds to the antique ambiance
of the room. The tasting menu rotates but
always includes six wines for $20; two whites,
three reds, and Elizabeth Spencer’s fabulous
Rosé of Syrah.
As summer gatherings approach, consider
the 2007 Elizabeth Spencer Rosé of Syrah,
Sonoma Coast. A food-friendly wine, it’s deli-
cious with grilled fish, chicken or a hearty
hamburger with all the trimmings. Distin-
guished pink in color, flavors of strawberry,
quince, lavender, white pepper and ruby grape-
fruit overlay sparkling acidity, leading to a
refreshing, clean finish. If you were a wine club
member, you would’ve received a complimen-
tary bottle with your recent shipment. If that
isn’t incentive to join, you need to see the new
cottage built with you in mind.
At Elizabeth Spencer, the wine club is more
than shipments of new releases, which, of
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course, has its happy place in one’s life, but the
hospitality you experience in the tasting room is
enhanced when you become a member. The
recent opening of The Cottage is proof. Built as
a private tasting room for special events and
wine club member visits, glass doors, high
arched windows, exquisite artwork and red
velvet drapes combine with dark wood furnish-
ings to seat you in luxury while you enjoy the
privacy a club member deserves. As a member,
you’ll also receive a 20% year-round discount,
complimentary tastings for you and up to three
guests and invitations to exclusive events in
addition to specially selected wines six times per
year. You’ll feel pampered here, tucked away in
the elegant courtyard, sipping wine.
The courtyard is glorious. Available for
groups of five or more if you call ahead or for
wine club members anytime, this is a soothing,
private place to lounge under the shade of
umbrellas, taking in the scent of dozens of
potted white roses. Elegantly appointed with
woodland-green tables and folding chairs, khaki
cushioned sofas with throw pillows in summer
splashes of turquoise and yellow, and fresh
flowers in vases, the courtyard is comfy and
welcoming.
Elizabeth Spencer Wines has an extensive
portfolio that includes Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay,
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah as well
as a couple of surprises – a Roussanne and a
Grenache. The Mendocino Grenache is a tasting
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room favorite and you’ll want to try

the 2007 vintage. Deep garnet in
color, on the nose there are fresh,
intense aromas of rose petal, berg-
amot, black cherry, lilac and
peppercorn. Smooth, mature
tannins build beneath layers of ripe
plum, kirsch and a hint of mint
and the lively fruit flavors shine
through to the finish.
If you’re a white wine lover, try
a little slice of moonlight in a glass.
The 2008 vintage just released,
Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc
Mendocino is certified organic and
Matthew Rorick, the talented wine-
maker who made these special 60
barrels, calls this wine “engagingly
aromatic.” Another perfect summer
food wine, the Sauvignon Blanc
offers fragrances of grapefruit,
lemon rind, pear blossom and
gooseberry. From 30-year-old sun-
kissed vineyards brimming with
wildlife in Mendocino County,
these grapes offer great purity and
expression of flavor. Expect crisp
acidity that embraces the palate
and provides structure for the
flavors of starfruit, white peach and
citrus with the vineyard’s hallmark
hint of slate and fresh-cut grass
providing an intriguing counter-
point.
For a special experience at Eliz-
abeth Spencer, consider making a
reservation for Appellation Tast-
ings, offered daily at 10:45 a.m.
and 4 p.m. for $40 per person.
You’ll taste a flight of five or six
small production, appellation-
specific wines and sample hand-
selected Artisan cheeses in the
comfort of The Cottage.
The quaint and hospitable
tasting room of Elizabeth Spencer
Wines is located at 1165 Ruther-
ford Road (Hwy. 128), across from
Rutherford Grille. Summer hours
are Tuesday and Wednesday from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday-
Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For
more information or group reserva-
tions, call (707) 963-6067 or at
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 Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
Which wines are best for drinking in hot weather?
During the hot summer months, when we try to cool down with
chilled drinks, wine drinkers will usually prefer white wines, rosé
wines and sparkling wines. Although a fine, full-bodied red wine can
satisfy me in any weather, I do find myself drinking more of these
lighter-bodied wines when the temperature rises, which is a refreshing
change from higher-alcohol red wines.
Certain light-bodied white wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc,
Riesling, Fumé Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Grigio and Pinot
Gris are at their best when served at a cool 45°-50°F. This temperature
range highlights the crispness that the wine’s acidity contributes while
still allowing its fruit and floral aromas to come through. This
combination of acidity with fruit flavors makes for a refreshing
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beverage any time of year, but works especially well in the summer.
Maybe the ultimate blend of acidity and fruit is found in French
Champagne and domestic sparkling wines. I prefer serving these even
colder – between 40° and 45°F – for extra crispness. In addition, the
lower serving temperature will help keep the wine within its optimal
drinking temperature range as the wine gradually warms up from
room conditions or the hand of the person holding the glass.
Summertime is also a good time to think about rosé wines. Because
rosé wines get their rosy tint from short-term contact with the grape
skins, there is also a slight tannic (drying) component in the wine,
which, when served too chilled can be astringent like strong tea. Dry
rosé wines served in the range of 45° to 55°F allow enjoyment to their
fullest.
Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
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VJB Vineyards & Cellars – Henry Belmonte’s
Tribute to a Love of Life, Wine and Food
by Abigail Zimmerman
Henry lost his life long best friend September of 2000. His
brother, Victor Joseph Belmonte, passed away suddenly from a rare
genetic condition leaving family and friends devastated. Rather than
wallow, Henry Belmonte summoned his courage and in late 2000
struck out to build a living tribute to Victor’s love of life, wine and food
– wine label “Victor Joseph Belmonte” or VJB Vineyards & Cellars.
Making wine is a Belmonte family tradition spanning generations
and two continents. Father Vittorio worked alongside his parents and
siblings in the family vineyards in Bonito, Italy, just south of Naples.
Emigrating to the United States, Vittorio and his young bride, Maria,
made their way to Sonoma Valley in 1976 in search of a setting remi-
niscent of Bonito’s bucolic hills and rolling vineyards, a setting ideal
they hoped for Henry and Victor’s childhood.
First generation Italian-Americans Henry and Victor were raised in
a deeply hospitable, family-oriented household full of warmth and
good food. Parents Vittorio and Maria opened wine country favorite
and acclaimed Caffe Portofino in nearby Santa Rosa and put their boys
to good use. From an early age, the brothers learned to blend their
passionate, hedonistic heritage with the upstart capitalism of their
family’s new country. No one was surprised when Henry and Victor
began planning to build on their love of great wine and create their
own label.
What started as a joint venture between two brothers, tragically
changed when Victor suddenly passed away, leaving Henry to pick up
their torch and carry on alone to create VJB Vineyards
& Cellars, one of Sonoma’s premier boutique wine
labels. Today, Henry triple times as loving spouse and
dad, as well-regarded investment manager and as
steward of VJB Vineyards & Cellars.
Standing at Victor’s graveside shortly after his death,
Henry visualized the first official VJB Vineyards &
Cellars vintage as a blend of his brother’s varietals –
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Dante, the brand’s
flagship blend technically began in 1999 with Victor
and Henry still working together. By the 2000 harvest,
Dante became the pillar of VJB Vineyards & Cellars’
new portfolio. Today, Dante is an 85% Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon and a 15% Sangiovese blend, a well-balanced
wine rich in sumptuous texture and red spices. Dante is in good
company. VJB Vineyards & Cellars’ wine lists boast a diverse selection
of artisan, award-winning varietals sold exclusively from the popular
tasting room in Kenwood.
VJB Vineyards & Cellars, under Henry’s careful direction, has
grown in less than 10 years to be a locals and tourist destination, a true
source of wine country hospitality. Guests are often referred to VJB
Vineyards & Cellars’ tasting room because Henry and Winemaker
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Vittorio and Henry Belmonte
Tom Foster make great Italian varietals. Chilled Tocai, Pinot Grigio-
styled Chardonnay and big fruit reds like Sangiovese, Montepulciano,
Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon delight educated and novice palates
alike. And, given the Italian love affair with espresso, the gourmet
coffee bar can’t be beat!
These days, when Henry isn’t manning the VJB Vineyards & Cellars
tasting room with his top-notch staff, expanding VJB Vineyards &
Cellars brand by planning construction of the new tasting room and
marketplace, and raising two of the prettiest little girls with lovely wife
Shelby, you’ll find him slugging it out on defense for the Bombers ice
hockey team at the Charles M. Schultz Ice Arena. Go
Bombers!
But without question, Henry’s motivation, his very
reason for breathing is his family. His wife. Their chil-
dren. His parents. And certainly his irreplaceable
brother, Victor. It is because Henry’s foundation is
rooted solidly in his blood, this Sonoma earth, and in his
family’s wines that VJB Vineyards & Cellars is a keystone
of the Sonoma Valley wine industry.
Henry and the rest of the VJB Vineyards & Cellars
family sees to it that your visit to VJB Vineyards & Cellars
and the wines in your glass are equally memorable, deli-
cious, and unique. VJB Vineyards & Cellars wines are
hand-crafted each vintage to be enjoyed with your loved
ones, in honor of family, or simply in celebration of tonight. Henry
makes sure of that. Every drop of VJB Vineyards & Cellars wine is
infused with his Belmonte heritage and pride in family, friends and
good food. So raise a glass or pour yourself another and enjoy!
VJB Vineyards & Cellars tasting room is located at 9077 Sonoma
Highway in Kenwood and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
more information, call (707) 833-2300, email wine@vjbcellars.com or
visit the website at www.vjbcellars.com.
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Sonoma’s Newest Boutique Winery Opens Tasting Room
Anaba Wines, which early in 2009
released its first Rhône and Burgundian-style
wines, has opened its new tasting room in
Sonoma at 60 Bonneau Rd at the intersection
of Highways 121 and 116. Guests are
welcomed to a completely renovated 75-year-
old farmhouse conveniently located for
visitors coming to and from the Bay Area.
The name Anaba is a reference to the
upward-flowing anabatic winds that swirl
through the vineyards on warm summer days.
On their journey, the winds have a cooling
effect, which slows ripening and allows the
grapes to develop more concentrated flavors
and unique characteristics. Anaba Wines are
inspired by the Rhône and Burgundian
varietals admired by the proprietor John
Sweazey since his first visit to the French wine
regions, many years ago. The old farmhouse
on Anaba’s “J McK” Estate Vineyard property
provides a lovely patio tasting area where
visitors can experience the anabatic breeze
along with award-winning wines.
Anaba’s owners, John Sweazey, wife
Kathleen, and their daughter McKenna are
the family members behind this new winery.
John, athletic, gregarious and down-to-earth,
is there, quite simply, because he loves the
wine business. “I never personally wanted to
be a winemaker,” John explains. “My desire to
get into the business was fueled by my
interest in production – making the best
possible wine from the finest grapes.”
A native of Chicago, John headed west to
Stanford University. During college, John and
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his fraternity brothers decided one year to
extend “Big Game Weekend” and head to the
Napa Valley. At the El Bonita Hotel, John
offered a toast with a “memorable glass” of
Charles Krug Vin Rosé – and his journey to
the world of wine officially began. Later,
during a sabbatical where he traveled Europe
and discovered the rolling hills in Burgundy
and the rugged lands of the Rhône Valley, he
developed his specific passion for the grapes
of this region.
Fast forward to 2003 – after many years
spent working in real estate in the Bay Area,
John began his search for a premium
winegrowing property in Sonoma, and found
a serendipitous spot in Western Carneros.
And thus, Anaba Wines was born.
Anaba Wines’ director of winemaking and
vineyard operations is Jennifer Marion. While
completing her Viticulture and Enology
degree at the University of California at Davis,
Jennifer worked with the agricultural
technology consulting firm Crop Care. As her
career advanced and she assumed the role of
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assistant winemaker at MacRostie Winery in
Sonoma, the same high standards she set for
growing the grapes also became her mantra
for making the wines.
“My winemaking philosophy is defined by
attention to the details in the vineyard as well
as the winery. You can’t trust a winemaker
with clean shoes or soft hands.” In addition to
overseeing Anaba’s estate vineyards, she also
works hand-in-hand with many of Sonoma
County’s most esteemed growers. The entire
process – from grape to glass – comes from
her hands and her heart.
Anaba’s Rhône-style wines are inspired by
the rugged earthiness of France’s Rhône Valley
and duplicated in the rocky Sonoma soils.
The two artistic blends, a red and a white
each named “Coriol,” are especially evocative
of their Rhône counterparts. The Burgundian
varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, reflect
the elegance and grace of the gently sloping
vineyards found in Burgundy, crafted from
similar sites in the Sonoma Coast and
Carneros appellations. Having already
received numerous accolades, including
several gold medals in the San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition and a 91 for the
Chardonnay and 90 for the “Coriol” Red
Blend from Wine Spectator, this new winery
is surely one to watch.
Anaba Winery is located at 60 Bonneau
Road, Sonoma. Tasting room hours are 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information,
call 1-877-990-4188 or visit the website at
www.anabawines.com.
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Raymond Vineyard
Petite Sirah Perfectly
Paired with Grilled Figs
with Gorgonzola
Part of the joy for a winemaker creating wine from grapes he/she
has not worked with before lies in seeking the sometimes elusive
aromas and flavors in foods served with the new wine that
harmonize and sometimes enhance, the enjoyment of the wine.
“One of our new wines which is pure delight for its versatility,” says
Raymond Vineyard winemaker Walter Raymond, “is the 2006 Small
Lot (175 cases) Petite Sirah blend we introduced last year.”
“Grapes for our second offering of this inky red, aromatic wine GRILLED FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA
with its concentrated flavors of berries, black plum, black pepper, • 6-8 large, ripe figs
dark chocolate and lilac were sourced from a small • Small wedge of Cambozola (gorgonzola)
vineyard in the Rutherford appellation of the Napa cheese, cut into cubes
• Extra virgin olive oil
Valley.” It is a lush, well-structured wine – the perfect
• Aged balsamic vinegar
choice for dazzling a crowd of grilled meat fanciers. It
• Salt & pepper
goes handsomely with gorgonzola, fig and caramelized • Sourdough baguette or crackers
onions as a remarkable starter course and brings new
Trim fig tops and cut each open half way down the middle.
excitement to any number of main course choices:
Do not cut figs into pieces; leave them whole, just cutting
wild game, roast rack of lamb, India yellow curry, open the tops for easy access to stuffing with cheese.
barbecued ribs, spicy Italian sausage with creamy
Add olive oil, salt and pepper to cut figs.
polenta, pork tenderloin and salt crusted prime
rib. All are delectable companions to the Grill on heated outdoor barbecue, 3-4 minutes each side at
medium heat. Remove figs from grill and stuff with pieces of
youthful and tantalizing blend of 94% Petite
Cambozola cheese. The cheese will soften and begin to melt
Sirah with small amounts of Cabernet
from the warm figs. Arrange figs on a serving dish and
Sauvignon (5%) and 1% Merlot for added depth drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar.
and complexity.
Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers.
Warm days and cool overnight temperatures
throughout the growing months allow for even Pairs perfectly with Raymond Small Lot Petite Sirah or Red Wine.
ripening and well-balanced sugar and acidity at
harvest. The grapes were fermented on the skins
for ten days and after fermentation the wine was
gently pressed, racked and aged for 18 months
in French oak barrels.
As young as it is, the Raymond small lot 2006
Napa Valley Petite Sirah is delicious at an early
age with the potential to age for seven to ten
years past its vintage date which gives you plenty 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
of time to explore a delicious abundance of Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
companion foods. (707) 963-3141 • www.raymondvineyards.com

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Coveted World-Class Cabernet from Stags Leap
An Exclusive Holiday Gift For
Discerning Wine Lovers and Collectors
The Stags Leap District Winegrowers
Association (SLDWA) celebrates the 13th
annual release of its limited-edition
Appellation Collection. The Appellation
Collection is comprised of one bottle from
each of the Association’s winery members.
For the wine lover, the collection provides a
unique opportunity to taste across the
renowned district, one of Napa Valley’s
smallest sub-appellations. It is a perfect wine
cellar addition or holiday gift. This distinctive
collection of 17 Cabernets, limited to 200
cases, is available only from October 1
through November 30, 2009 through the
association.
With its debut in 1997, the collection was
conceived as a way to educate consumers
about the appellation’s distinct character and
the wines’ hallmarks of lush fruit and soft
tannins, but it has additionally turned into a
luxurious and coveted offering for avid
collectors. The Appellation Collection is the
ultimate gift for wine enthusiasts. “These rare,
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critically-acclaimed 2005 Cabernets cannot
be purchased collectively anywhere in the
world,” says Erle Martin, CEO of Pine Ridge
Vineyards and the association’s president,
“which is pretty special.” Released only once
a year, the year’s Collection is the largest yet as
the association’s membership increased to 17
wineries, adding this year both Robinson
Family Vineyards and Terlato Family
Vineyards.
The 2005 Appellation Collection includes
one 2005 Stags Leap District designated
Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the
following Stags Leap District Winegrower
wineries: Baldacci Family Vineyards,
Chimney Rock Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards,
Clos Du Val, Hartwell Vineyards, Ilsley
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Vineyards, Malk Family Vineyards Pine,
Ridge Vineyards, Regusci Winery, Robert
Sinskey Vineyards, Robinson Family
Vineyards, Shafer Vineyards, Silverado
Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, Steltzner
Vineyards, Taylor Family Vineyards and
Terlato Family Vineyards.
“2005 was a beautiful vintage that served
up what I see as the true, delicious hallmarks
of Stags Leap District wines in spades – a
sweet, juicy core of fruit and ripe, velvety
tannins,” says Elias Fernandez, winemaker of
Shafer Vineyards. “A perfect budbreak led to
a long summer of warm, dry days and chilly
evenings, ideal conditions that allowed us to
leave the fruit on the vine until it achieved
true physiological ripeness. The resulting
wines are classic Stags Leap District.”
The 2005 Appellation Collection is $1,375
per case plus 8.25% tax applies to California
sales.
Consumers interested in purchasing the
Appellation Collection may order online at
stagsleapdistrict.com/appellationcollection or
for information, call (707) 255-1720.
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FYI: What ’
s hot this week
Hot Tickets
Forty years ago, Margrit Biever Mondavi
looked out across the lush green space of the
winery’s expansive lawn and thought, “Why
not have a little music?” After borrowing a
stage from the local high school and cobbling
together a collection of chairs, the first Robert
Mondavi Winery Summer Festival Concert
was born in 1969. Since then, this popular
annual series has expanded to include some
of the world’s most recognized jazz, R&B and
pop artists. On Saturday, July 18th, baby-
boomers ready your cigarette lighters for
Blondie. KC & the Sunshine Band perform
Saturday, July 26th. Tickets for the 7 p.m.
show begin at $60 and online orders may be
placed at www.RobertMondaviWinery.com.
Telephone orders at 1-888-766-6328. FYI:
Wine will be available for sale at the winery at
special concert prices. Food is also available on
site from several local vendors. Picnics are
welcome.
Stellar Sips
The Santa Cruz Appellation is ripe with
farm-fresh wines, produced in wineries that
vary widely – from an historic 1800s ranch to
a modern chateau. On Saturday, July 18th,
discover the unique terroir and special
hospitality of Santa Cruz Mountains and
Santa Clara Valley wineries via “Summer
Wine Passport.” Although a world apart
from the better-known Napa Valley, the back-
road wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains
(home to nearly 50 mostly small wineries that
are big on quirky hospitality and award-
winning wines), are definitely worth the trip.
The low-key nature of the mountain
appellation offers a refreshing alternative to
the bigger wineries of the Napa Valley tourist
circuit, with coastal fog and majestic redwood
trees towering the small and windy roads.
There is no better time to become acquainted
with some of these wineries than Passport
where $40 gives wine lovers access to more
than 25 wineries, many of which are not open
to the public. High-quality fruit producing
distinctive Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Chardonnay has been grown in this
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under-the-radar wine destination since the
1800s, making Santa Cruz Appellation a
legitimate hidden gem. To obtain your
passport, call (831) 685-8463 or visit
www.scmwa.com. FYI: During Passport, you
can also enjoy discounts at local restaurants and
waived corkage on Santa Cruz Mountains wine.
Participating eateries on located on the back
section of your passport.
Chardonnay Concerts
Each summer, the St. Helena Chamber of
Commerce presents a series of free concerts
at Lyman Park. This popular community
event always captures the charm and essence
that is quintessential Napa Valley. Every other
Thursday features a unique musical genre:
jazz to American pops; rockabilly to rock and
more. Be certain to pack a picnic and bring
the Chardonnay. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. For
more information, visit www.StHelena.com
or call (707) 963-4456. FYI: The concert series
always draws the crowds, so plan to arrive early.
Sweet 16
Taste of Terroir is Livermore Valley’s
popular wine and food experience. Each year,
16 Livermore Valley winemakers team up
with 16 Bay Area chefs to create innovative
wine and food pairings. Guests vote for
People’s Choice Award while culinary and
media judges select winners in other
categories. In addition to the pairings, there is
a silent auction, live music on the patio and a
separate room dedicated to desserts and
cheeses! Taste of Terroir takes place Thursday,
July 23rd and will sell out. For details and
tickets, visit www.LVwine.org or call (925)
447-9463.
Upcoming
• Now in its 15th season, “Music in the
Vineyards” is a nationally acclaimed
chamber music festival held each August in
the Napa Valley. The three-week festival
showcases world-class artists-in-residence
performing new and classic chamber music
repertoire in stunning winery settings. With
wine tastings at each intermission and
breathtaking views of the Napa Valley, this
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unique combination of wine country
ambiance and world class talent allow
artists and audiences alike to experience the
intimacy of chamber music as it was
intended to be performed. Concert dates
are August 5th through the 23rd. To check
the schedule or purchase tickets, go to
www.MusicInTheVineyards.org or call
(707) 258-5559.
• “Grape To Glass” is an unforgettable
journey through the heart of Sonoma
County – the Russian River Valley. Take this
opportunity to experience an amazing list of
unique and educational wine tours and
panel discussions, go behind-the-scenes
through beautiful vineyards and wineries
and meet some of the Russian River Valley’s
most respected growers and winemakers.
Commencing August 14th through the
16th, Grape To Glass includes cinema
screenings, balloon rides, spa treatments,
kayaking on the river, barbecue and a
whole lot more. Complete weekend
packages begin at $450 per person,
individual events start at $35. Tickets just
went on sale and will sell out. To purchase,
go to www.rrvw.org or call (707) 521-2535.
• After a successful inaugural launch last year,
two of Sonoma County’s premier wine and
food festivals return for another round of
“Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.” The
fete features more than 200 wineries and
chefs over three days of fabulous
winemaker lunches and dinners, a grand
tasting and the most fun you’ll ever have at
a wine auction. Tickets for the September
4th to 6th weekend are available now and
will sell out. Call 1-800-939-7666 or visit
www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com
to receive an invitation.
• Tickets just went on sale for the 23rd
Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival.
Scheduled performers for the Friday,
October 2nd and 3rd event includes the
Doobie Brothers, Journey, Pablo Cruise and
Little Feat. This two-day concert will sell
out, so purchase your tickets now: 1-800-
330-4064 or www.BRCohn.com.
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Candlelight Inn – Romantic Getaway in Napa Valley
The Candlelight Inn is the only California
bed-and-breakfast to be named a “2007 Top
10 Most Romantic Inn” by American Historic
Inns, Inc., publisher of more than 2.5 million
bed-and-breakfast guidebooks and its
companion website, iLoveInns.com.
Built in 1929 by the eventual postmaster
of Napa, he had no idea that one day the
Napa Valley would become an internationally
famous mecca for wine and food lovers. With
its dark oak timbers, whitewashed plaster
and manicured grounds, now, 80 years later,
the inn is a tranquil oasis for visitors to the
NAPA VALLEY
CANDLELIGHT INN
Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person
marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or
decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors
d’oeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening;
luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool
1045 Easum Drive, Napa
1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.com
Check out our website
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something for almost any budget. Some have
balconies overlooking the pool, others have
decks; six have fireplaces and two person in-
room Jacuzzi tubs for the ultimate in luxury.
Imagine a fire, a glass of Champagne, and a
long soak in the large tub. Like everything
else at the inn the feeling of calm, quiet and
romance are prevalent. Not contrived, simply
always present and always welcoming.
In the summer the pool in back is a
convivial meeting place for guests, while in
cooler months the period-decorated parlor is
wine country. the focal point. A selection of local and
Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just a national newspapers is always laid out on the
mile from downtown Napa, this stately ten dining room table on the other side of the
room bed-and-breakfast sits among tall, entrance hallway and snacks appear regularly
mature trees – including some towering and in the afternoon.
majestic redwoods – backed onto the serene The Candlelight Inn is located at 1045
Napa Creek. It’s a peaceful and charming Easum Drive about a half mile west of the
setting that is still close to restaurants, intersection of Route 29 and First Street in
shopping and, of course, wineries. Napa. For reservations or information, call
Each of the ten rooms is unique. The 1-800-624-0395 or (707) 257-3717 or go to
variety of rooms and amenity options offers the website at www.candlelightinn.com.
SONOMA COUNTY– SANTA ROSA LODI/WOODBRIDGE
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170 rooms and suites on 10 acres, garden setting with heated pool, night club with 665 W. Turner Road, Lodi www.robinsnestlodi.com
entertainment,Terrace Grill restaurant, fitness center and tennis courts WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa 1-800-848-8300 2505 W. Turner Road (209) 334-6988
AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS
VINTNERS INN 8400 E. Harney Lane (209) 367-0882
Forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios;
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surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584 19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford (209) 727-5715
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com
MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST
SONOMA COUNTY– SONOMA LAMP LIGHTER INN
Tucked into an ancient grove of trees and just steps to the famous Carmel Beach, you will discover a
charming inn with two cottages and four guest rooms inn and Sunset House Suites. These bed and
LEDSON HOTEL
breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935.
Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms (831) 624-6046 www.carmellamplighter.com
with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies.
Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 VAGABOND’S INN
480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's
finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries and blocks away
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A premier Sonoma County destination for discerning visitors seeking gracious
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treatment, lush surroundings, soothing pools and elegant accommodations all in a
Tuscan Setting. (707) 833-1293 CASA DE CARMEL AND MONTE VERDE INNS
10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood www.kenwoodinn.com Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just steps from Ocean Avenue with its many shops,
galleries and restaurants, the Inn is only five blocks from the miracle mile of Carmel’s white sandy
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Trinchero Family Estates

and Joel Gott Wines
Announce Joint Venture
Joel Gott Wines announced the formation of a joint venture with
Trinchero Family Estates for the global sale and distribution of Joel
Gott Wines. The new venture brings together the winemaking skills of
the Joel Gott Wines team with the market coverage of the Trinchero
Family Estates sales force, enabling the brand to have deeper
distribution throughout the marketplace.
The Joel Gott winemaking team will continue to create their lauded
wines with logistical support from Trinchero Family Estates to give
consumers greater access to the Joel Gott Wines brand. “We will
continue sourcing quality fruit from growers with whom we have
long-established relationships, and forge new relationships to make
the best possible wine at an affordable price. This is a chance for us to
focus even more than we have previously on the quality and style of
our wines. We are proud to have the Trinchero team behind us; their
knowledge and support will allow us to explore new opportunities,”
states Joel Gott.
Bob Torkelson, president and COO of Trinchero Family Estates,
states, “We are thrilled and honored to be selected by Joel and his
family to help bring their wine to more consumers throughout
America and internationally. Joel and his wife Sarah have created
something special and we look forward to being a part of their
success. Joel Gott Wines is a great fit for our portfolio.” Operations
will remain in Saint Helena.
Trinchero Family Estates is wholly owned and operated by the
Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948. The company
produces more than 23 brands of wine including Sutter Home,
Trinchero Napa Valley, Napa Cellars, Terra d’Oro, Montevina, Trinity
Oaks, Folie à Deux, Ménage à Trois, and the number one alcohol-
removed wine, Fre. They also import Angove Vineyards and Little
Boomey wines of Australia, and market and sell the Three Thieves and
Bandit brands.

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Tasting Room of the Week:
NAPA CELLARS Good Wine, Good Value, Good Vibes
by Nan Reiley
T
here’s nothing like a trip to Napa Valley
to lift your spirits and banish work-day
blahs.
The valley’s natural beauty and its wealth
of good wines is the perfect combination to a
thoroughly enjoyable visit. The only problem
is there are so many wineries that you
certainly can’t visit them all unless you want
to move and live there. Make it easy on
yourself and go straight to Napa Cellars,
located just south of the town of St. Helena
on Highway 29, the main north-south route
through the valley.
Here you can taste not only the fine wines
of Napa Cellars, but also its sister wines of
Folie à Deux and Ménage à Trois, all owned
by the respected Trinchero family, whose
name in Napa Valley is synonymous with
good wine and good value. The tasting room
is located in the heart of the valley, adjacent to
two of the area’s favorite restaurants, Brix and
Mustard’s, so a before or after luncheon visit
to Napa Cellars is perfect. Or economize a bit
and bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy
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beneath the graceful olive and pepper trees at
the winery.
The recently remodeled tasting room is
still inside the valley’s only geodesic dome, an
oddly charming structure of sand-colored
stucco that looks a little bit like a welcoming
forest hut in a fairy tale. The tasting room
itself is small and cheerful, with a highly-
polished, blonde wood hexagonal bar in the
middle, beneath a stained-glass skylight
depicting grapes and other fruits. French
doors open to the patio, lawn and picnic
tables, complete with soothing views of the
surrounding vineyards and hills to the west.
But the best part is the wine – and the staff
who pours it. Tasting room manager Dean
Slattery and his crew make it their business to
provide good service, all the wine information
you want (without sounding as if they’re
reciting from memory) and a genuine interest
in making sure you enjoy yourself. And how
could you not? In keeping with the Trinchero
determination to deliver good value for your
money, the staff offers two complimentary
tastes of wine (and where else in the valley
will you find that?) as well as another four
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wines for a fee of only $5, also a rarity in
Napa.
Choose from the traditional ageworthy
style of Napa Cellars wines or the fruitier,
lighter-bodied California style wines of Folie à
Deux. An absolute knockout is Napa Cellars’
2007 Mount Veeder Chardonnay, fermented
in French oak. It is a huge white wine, rich
and creamy, with vanilla and caramel notes
from its barrel aging. At $35 a bottle, this
wine tastes like Chardonnays of twice the
price. You might also try Napa Cellars’ 2006
Reserve Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon from the valley’s Atlas Peak region.
This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged
in new French oak for 19 months. It’s
massive, full-bodied, with rich, dark fruit
flavors and a firm tannin structure that will let
it age beautifully in the bottle.
Napa Cellars welcomes visitors daily from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tasting room is located
at 7481 St. Helena Hwy. (Rte. 29), just five
miles south of the town of St. Helena. For
more information, call 1-800-535-6400 or
visit the website at www.napacellars.com.
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V. Sattui Winery Awarded‘Best Winery in Western U.S.’
For the second time in the past four years,
V. Sattui Winery has been chosen “Best
Winery In The Western U.S.” by The Critics’
Challenge Wine Competition. The Critics’
Challenge competition, which was founded
and is directed by wine writer Robert Whitley,
is the wine competition where the judges are
all wine critics and wine writers (versus a mix
of wine trade professionals). This award came
from the winery’s having been awarded so
many medals – five platinum, three gold and
eight silver. In 2007, Sattui also won this
honor.
V. Sattui is a family-owned winery which
makes more than forty different wines and in
addition to this particular honor, has been
named “Winery of the Year” at the 2007, 2006
and 2004 California State Fairs.
The judges for The Critics Challenge
convened in San Diego in May and tasted
many hundreds of wines to establish their
results (more at www.criticschallenge.com).
This year’s judges were Nick Passmore (writes
for Forbes and other publications), Ed
McCarthy (author), Mary Mulligan (New
York Daily News), Paul Lukacs (Saveur),
Marguerite Thomas (The Wine News),
Michael Franz (Wine Review Online),
Michael Apstein (Boston Globe), Gerald Boyd
(Quarterly Review of Wine), Patrick
Comiskey (Wine & Spirits), Linda Murphy
(JancisRobinson.com), Leslie Sbrocco
(author, tv host), Jon Bonne (San Francisco
Chronicle), Stephen Brook (Decanter) and
Robert Whitley (syndicated writer for Copley
Syndicate).
“Sattui does a great job in all the wine
competitions I manage,” explains Robert
Whitley. “They are consistently multiple
award winners and also consistently get their
wines into the sweepstakes rounds at the
competitions (where the “best of show” wines
are chosen). This happened again this year at
The Critics’ Challenge; the judges across the
board loved their wines and noticed how
their wines shone,” he adds.
“The judges represent a broad spectrum of
very skilled tasters who have different palates
and different points of view,” Whitley says.
“Sattui was a clear leader as we narrowed
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Festa Italiana XV
The winery invites the public to Festa Italiana XV on
July 25, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m., an evening of
feasting in the winery’s picnic grove along with
music by Italica, a group of Bay Area Italian
musicians. The menu will include antipasti, roasted
wild boar, grilled tri-tip, fresh salmon, several pastas
and salads and tiramisu, at a price of $75 per person
for the public and $65 per person for members of
Sattui’s Cellar Club. For reservations and questions,
email info@vsattui.com or call (707) 963-7774.
down the choices for Best Winery In The
Western U.S.,” he added.
Why is this honor especially relevant in
today’s world of so many “honors” and
reviews for wines, whether on the many blogs
or other sources? “I believe very strongly in
the value of wine competitions,” Whitley says.
“In addition, The Critics’ Challenge is unique
because our judges are all wine writers; most
other wine competition judges are a mix of
people from all tiers of the wine world. Our
judges are extremely experienced tasters
whose opinions are widely respected. They
are an eclectic group of renowned wine
journalists who are just as apt to fall in love
with a $25 wine as they are with a $100
wine.”
V. Sattui Winery’s wines are available only
at the winery or over the phone or internet;
you will not find them in a retail store or
restaurant. “Sattui is a hidden gem,” Whitley
continues, “you have to go to Napa Valley to
know about them. They have a wonderful
facility on Highway 29 with beautiful picnic
grounds; they are a magnet for people who
like great wine in a congenial setting. There
aren’t many places in the Napa Valley where
you can sit down with a picnic and a great
bottle of wine,” Whitley says.
Winemaker Brooks Painter has directed
the winery’s vineyard and winery operations
since 2005. He creates a line of wines which
include sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon,
Chardonnay, Riesling, Rose, Pinot Noir,
Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Port, Muscat and
California Angelica (complete listing at
www.vsattui.com).
“Year in and year out we continue to win
awards of this magnitude,” comments Tom
Davies, President. “In fact, we believe we lead
the nation in the number of gold medals our
wines win each year,” he adds. “Because V.
Sattui wines are sold exclusively from the
winery, there is no outside distribution and
therefore the wines are priced much lower
than in retail stores. Our wines are very
affordable,” he explains. Davies and Peter
Godoff, the winery’s Senior Vice President, are
featured in a regular video segment on the
winery’s website as “The Wine Guys,” where
they taste and discuss current releases and
winery new.
Sattui won a number of medals at the
Critics’ Challenge: Five platinum medals:
2005 Merlot, Reserve Stock Napa Valley
($50); 2007 Syrah Russian River Valley ($27);
2007 Syrah Napa Valley ($29); 2007
Zinfandel, Crow Ridge Vineyard, Old
Vine Russian River Valley ($30) and 2007
Chardonnay Napa Valley ($28). Three gold
medals: 2007 Chardonnay Los Carneros
($28); 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
($18.25) and 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder ($40). Eight silver: 2006
Merlot, Henry Ranch Los Carneros ($36);
2006 Merlot Napa Valley ($25); 2007 Pinot
Noir Los Carneros ($36); 2007 Petite Sirah
North Coast ($27); 2007 Zinfandel, Old Vine,
Pilgrim Vineyard Lodi ($30); 2007 Zinfandel,
Old Vine, Quaglia Vineyard Napa Valley
($35); 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Vittorio’s
Vineyard Napa Valley ($24) and 2008
Semillon Napa Valley ($18.75).
V. Sattui Winery is located on a 38-acre
vineyard 1.5 miles south of St. Helena at 1111
White Lane; the winery is open seven days a
week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; no reservations
or appointments are necessary. More
information available at www.vsattui.com or
(707) 963-7774.
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S T. H E L E N A Cheers! St. Helena 2009 Summer Toast to the Season

In the heart of the Napa Valley, Valley Socials for local friendships and visitors alike.
a new non-profit organization called On the first Friday of every month through October from 6 to 9
‘Cheers! St. Helena”is throwing one of p.m., everyone is invited. Shops are open and world-class wines are
the best Social parties of the season. being poured at more than 45 locations on Main Street. Wine tickets
Cheers! St. Helena, a voluntary to taste top Napa Valley wines are available for purchase by anyone 21
organization for St. Helena, was or over and there are three different ticket prices to choose from: $5
founded and organized by St. for a single taste or $35 for a nightly pass to taste everywhere or $100
Helena resident and vintner Todd for a season pass to taste wines everywhere at all the monthly Cheers!
White. “If you are friendly and Socials in the 2009 Season. Cheers! guests are invited to stroll the
enjoy food and wine, St. Helena is streets of downtown St. Helena and stop into the shops where
the place for you. St. Helena is vintners are sharing wines, restaurants are showcasing some of their
the friendliest town in America fare, and live music echoes throughout the streets.
and is located in the heart of the More information is available at www.cheerssthelena.com.
most important wine appellation
in the World. We are very proud
to celebrate St. Helena’s Best of
Class hospitality with friends and
visitors” White says.
Following the very successful
inaugural Cheers! Social on May
1st, Cheers! has quickly gained
momentum and is destined to be
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W H E R E S H O P P I N G
V Marketplace – A Variety of Fine Merchandise Awaits
Old romantic stone winery? Check. Designer labels? Check. Fine
art? Yep. Award-winning wines? Delicious food? Absolutely! Head
no further than V Marketplace – a destination gem at the heart of
historic Yountville in Napa Valley.
Set in the old Groezinger Winery, V Marketplace is a unique
collection of contemporary shops, superb galleries, and, of course,
world-class wine boutiques that even the most traveled-of-tourists
and local-of-locals will enjoy. The old Groezinger Winery (circa
1870 and listed on the United States Registry of Historic
Places) has been restored so that the time-worn bricks,
cobblestones and exposed wood architecture of one of
Napa’s oldest wineries today stylishly houses some of the
best places to find Napa Valley winemakers, artisans,
designers and chefs.
V Marketplace is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. (except restaurants and winebars) and is located
at 6525 Washington Street in Yountville, Napa Valley. Exit
Veterans Home Exit from CA Highway 29. Visit
www.vmarketplace.com or call (707) 944-2451 for more
details.
CLOTHES
VIANETT
An absolute favorite of Napa Valley’s
brides and ladies! Vianett specializes in
wedding gowns, evening dresses and
special-event attire. Whether browsing,
buying or hoping, this is the stuff
dreams are made of!
Tay & Grace
A shop in which to get happily lost!
Enjoy an entire store of smartly
selected, chic, casual clothes for today’s
more “with-it” woman. Laurie B,
Michael Starz, Twisted Heart, Velvet and Language are only a
handful of trend-setting lines carried at Tay & Grace.
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GIFTS, HOME & GARDEN
NapaStyle
Flagship destination and winebar of chef and wine country
personality Michael Chiarello, NapaStyle is at once a home and
kitchen store for handcrafted, exclusive goods as well as artisan
panini-deli and intimate winebar – all of which reminisce on the
very best Italian influences in Northern California.
ART
Gallery 1870
Classically capturing the beauty of wine
country, Gallery 1870’s two shops buttress two
sides of the beautiful cobblestone atrium and
showcases museum-quality fine art for the
most exclusive collectors. Even Queen
Elizabeth boasts oil paintings by Ashot, one of
Gallery 1870’s premium artists, in Buckingham
Palace.
WINE TASTING & DINING
Cups and Cones
Kids of all ages will love Cups and Cones! Ice cream, chocolates,
sweets and nostalgic candies tempt all taste buds. Not in the mood
for dessert? Order one of their
famous organic coffees or fresh, fruit
smoothies! Cups and Cones is open
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Pacific Blues
Maverick American food and fun
for visitors all ages! Known for great
food, local wines and friendly service,
Pacific Blues is a true taste of Napa
hospitality and hearty portions.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Jessup Cellars – A Long Line of Outstanding Wines
Even though it was one of the first
wineries to open a tasting room in Yountville,
in 2004, the winery and brand date back to
1996 when winemaker Mark Jessup starting
crafting the first of a long line of outstanding
wines at an isolated vineyard atop famous Mt.
Veeder, where some of the finest wines ever
made in the Napa Valley – literally – have
their roots.
Yet the limited production wines bearing
the Jessup label have their own distinct taste
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and style, qualities that set them apart. “We
are committed to making the best ultra
premium handcrafted wines using traditional
Old World methodologies with some of the
most state-of- the-art equipment. For
example, we rack our wines and we use
minimal filtration. This allows us to move the
wine from tank to barrel to bottle without
stripping any of the flavor components.”
To see for yourself, visit the friendly,
California casual tasting room at the north
end of Yountville. Actually there are a total of
four tasting rooms, many of them designed
for their special private tastings, though walk-
ins are always welcome. Here you can sample
such wines as the Napa Cabernet that first
made them famous, perhaps a sip of the
Carneros Chardonnay, Table for Four (a Cab-
based blend), sometimes a Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, a Zinfandel or even one of the two
outstanding Ports. All in a relaxing setting,
poured by friendly people who enjoy sharing
the Jessup Cellars’ vision.
The Jessup Cellars tasting room at 6740
Washington Street in Yountville is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information
go to www.jessupcellars.com or call (707)
944-8523.
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HOT SPRINGS • COOL WINES • WARM WELCOME

Napa Valley Town ‘Amps’ Up its Musical Events

Calistoga Now Wine Country's Top Destination for Live Music Rockabilly Roundup on October 10 and the Downtown Blues Festival
With more than 200 acts slated to perform in Calistoga over the on November 7 and 8. And in March 2010, jazz aficionados can again
next year, this quaint but culturally vibrant town in the heart of the enjoy the Mustard, Mud and Music Festival, Calistoga’s award-winning
Napa Valley is quickly becoming the live music destination in the spring jazz, art and wine festival.
region. The variety of musical artists set to grace the streets and stages For more information on Calistoga’s many upcoming musical
at various venues throughout Calistoga promises to satisfy a range of events, go to: www.calistogavisitors.com. Facebook users can get even
musical tastes. more information on visiting Calistoga, including great deals, breaking
Kicking off a busy and tune-filled summer in wine country are two news and insider tips, by searching for “Calistoga Visitors” and
music series: the new “1st Saturday Stroll” and “Thursday Night becoming a “fan,” or going to www.tinyurl.com/calistogavisitors.
Summer Concert Series.”
1st Saturday Stroll
Set for the first Saturday of each month through October, 1st
Saturday Stroll features a live music event and wine tasting from 1 to
7 p.m. As many as eight bands entertain visitors as they amble along
Calistoga’s very walkable downtown, enjoying specials at sponsoring
merchants and sampling some of the Napa Valley’s finest wines. Tickets
for wine tasting are $25 for two and can be purchased online at
www.calistogavisitors.com or the day of the event at the Calistoga
Visitors Center, 1506 Lincoln Avenue.
Thursday Night Summer Concert Series
Also occurring during the summer is the free Thursday Night
Summer Concert Series in Pioneer Park, held every Thursday from 6
to 8 p.m. through the end of August and sponsored by Bud Light and
Twin Pine Casino. Participating bands will offer music encompassing
’60s rock, blues, pop, rockabilly, reggae and other, more eclectic
sounds. BBQ, beer and wine will be available for purchase, or visitors
can bring their own picnic dinner.
Other Music Events and Venues
Enjoy live music at the weekly Farmer’s Market that runs every
Saturday through October. Various Calistoga bars and restaurants also
feature live music seven days a week and on the weekends, including
Brannan’s Grill, the Calistoga Inn, Hydro Grill and Pacifico Restaurante
Mexicano.
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Judd’s Hill – A Fun, Memorable and Delicious Experience
by Michelle J. Baker
Looking for a respite from the stampeding
crowds in Napa Valley? Head over to Judd’s
Hill Winery on Silverado Trail in Napa,
where you’ll be greeted like a long-lost
cousin of the family.
The family is the Finkelsteins, with son
Judd and dad Art teaming up to make some
delicious and affordable wines. Art has been
making wine in Napa Valley for 30 years,
first out of his garage and then as founder
and winemaker at Whitehall Lane Winery in
St. Helena. The Finkelsteins sold Whitehall
Lane in 1988 to focus on their new, small-
production winery Judd’s Hill, named after
their young son.
Judd’s Hill Winery offers a sit-down
tasting in a small conference room with a
gorgeous table that Art, a man of many
talents, built from white fir. While the table
may look formal, the tasting is anything but
– most days Hospitality Manager Pat Burke,
an easy-going, down-to-earth fellow, will
guide you through the tasting while offering
insights on the wines, the vineyards, and the
Napa Valley.
The wall in the conference room displays
bottles from the winery’s other business: the
Judd’s Hill MicroCrush, a custom crush
operation where private clients can make a
barrel or two of wine for themselves, under
their own label and the direction of Art and
Judd. More than a few tasting room
customers have signed up for a custom
barrel after sitting before the wall of private
label bottles and imagining their name on a
label.
The custom crush business has also
introduced Judd’s Hill to some great new
vineyard sources, as growers have turned to
the Finkelsteins to make wine from their
grapes to help them market their fruit to
other wineries. Art and Judd have taken
advantage of this opportunity to source
grapes from some great unknown vineyards,
such as the Cranston Brothers Vineyard in
Lodi. Judd’s Hill now makes a small batch
(just 200 cases) of Cranston Brothers Lodi
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Winemakers Judd and Art Finkelstein
Petite Sirah (2005 vintage), a luscious
example of the varietal with dark berry
flavors supported by a hint of oak.
Judd’s Hill has a couple of newly released
wines perfect for summer. The 2008
Sauvignon Blanc is bright and fruit forward,
with a pleasant herbal note. The 2008 Rosé
is pure refreshment, with pretty strawberry
and watermelon flavors. The 2002 Napa
Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, held in
the bottle for more than five years before it’s
Judd’s Hill Announces Bottle Blending Day Camp
Personalized winemaker-guided blending sessions – Bring home your own Napa Cabernet!
Since 1992, Judd’s Hill Winery has
offered customers its MicroCrush service – a
custom winemaking option which allows
people to walk in and take advantage of the
expertise of the winery’s father and son
winemaking team – Art and Judd
Finkelstein – to create unusual, one-of-a-
kind wines, blended exactly to that person’s
palate.
The winery is now offering this service
on a more frequent basis – available by
reservation only 24 hours in advance. The
Bottle Blending Day Camp allows a
customer to create his or her own Bordeaux
blend choosing amongst small-lot Napa
Valley wines.
The Bottle Blending Day Camp at Judd’s
Hill has several options: $195 per person
enables you to take home three finished
bottles of wine; $370 per person results in
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released, is in full stride with deep, layered
flavors and a long, delicious finish.
Even if you can’t afford to custom crush a
whole barrel at Judd’s Hill, the winery is now
offering custom blending seminars, where
participants can develop their own blend
and leave at the end of the day with three
bottles. Call the winery for more information
and dates of the blending seminars.
Be sure to have a look at Judd’s offbeat and
entertaining video series, “Judd’s Enormous
Wine Show.” These short vignettes chronicle
the world of wine using Judd’s eccentric
perspective. Current episodes can be seen on
the homepage of www.juddshill.com.
Judd’s Hill Winery is located at 2332
Silverado Trail in Napa. The tasting room is
open by appointment (due to county permit
requirements) from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. daily.
If you don’t already have an appointment,
call (707) 255-2332 and the Judd’s Hill staff
will do their best to get you in at your
convenience.
six bottles; $690 is a 12-bottle adventure.
The winemakers will guide you through
tasting and choosing from four barrel
samples (two Cabernet Sauvignons, one
Merlot, one Cabernet Franc – all Napa
Valley appellation) and then through the
blending and hand-bottling processes
(including dipping the tops in wax); the
process takes about two hours. The
“blender” leaves with his or her wine that
day. This is an experience intended for one
to 12 people per session.
“Our Bottle Blending Day Camp is
unique in several respects,” explains Judd
Finkelstein. “We know that our relaxed and
peaceful atmosphere, backed up by the huge
pool of knowledge my father and I have
accumulated in our combined 45 years of
winemaking, will create a fun, memorable
and delicious experience,” he adds.
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A picture of Mike Grgich from 1979 is featured in the
Mike Grgich “Portals to the Past” exhibition on display now through
October 4 at the Napa Valley Museum. The exhibit is
Photograph Featured organized thematically into eight galleries, each marked with
an entrance portal. Visitors can take a walk through history by
at Napa Valley Museum entering portals that will give them an appreciation of early
culture, work and play in Napa County.
The viticulture portal honors wine industry innovators
from a 1979 series of photographs by Tom Zimberoff and
includes this black-and-white portrait of Mike. Other wine
industry pioneers featured include Louis Martini, Jack Davies,
Robert Mondavi and his sons, Joe Heitz, Peter Mondavi,
Andre Tchelistcheff, Warren Winiarski and the Smith
Brothers.
Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Mike Grgich
and Austin Hills of the Hills Bros. Coffee family and today
owns and organically and Biodynamically farms 366 acres of
estate vineyards in Napa Valley. The winery is family owned
and operated, practicing the art of winemaking by crafting
food-friendly wines known for their quality, consistency and
longevity. Mike is assisted by his daughter, Violet Grgich, who
is Vice President of Operations, and his nephew, Ivo Jeramaz,
who is Vice President of Vineyards and Production. For more
information, visit www.grgich.com.

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Napa Valley Festival del Sole, July 17-25
Each year Napa Valley Festival del Sole brings together an
astonishing gathering of internationally celebrated talent, and the
finest in food, wine and Napa hospitality – for an unparalleled
cultural experience.
The fourth annual Festival, which takes place July 17-25,
features a roster of world-renowned artists that includes soprano
Renée Fleming, violinists Sarah Chang and Nikolaj Znaider, pianists
Leif Ove Andsnes, Antonio Pappano and Conrad Tao, jazz singer
Dana Land, and Napa resident Robert Redford. The festival,
renowned for its world-class concerts, exclusive receptions,
lunches, dinners and art exhibitions, also includes another
important tradition – giving back to the community. This year, the
festival hosts three benefits and deepens its commitment to arts
education and enrichment through the launch of the Bouchaine
Young Artist Series.
“The tremendous support we receive from the community is
inspiring,” said Festival Director Richard Walker. “We are pleased to
join forces with our partners to give back to causes important to all
of us.”
On July 20, an “Evening of Persian Hospitality” benefits the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Held at Darioush, this
annual event is a favorite on the festival schedule. Anoushirvan
Rohani and his ensemble perform in the winery’s beautiful
amphitheater. His music sets the stage for the traditional Persian
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Robert Redford teams up with the festival for an evening benefiting the Redford
Center, on July 21 at Castello di Amorosa (above).
cuisine and elegant Darioush wines guests savor after the
performance.
Robert Redford teams up with the festival for an evening
benefiting the Redford Center, on July 21 at Castello di Amorosa.
Fourteen-year-old violin-sensation Chad Hoopes performs Vivaldi’s
Four Seasons, with Alondra de la Parra and the Philharmonic
Orchestra of the Americas. Redford takes the stage to narrate the
four sonnets Vivaldi wrote to accompany this much-loved work.
Post-concert, artists and patrons dine under the stars with Agustin
and Valeria Huneeus at their home on the grounds of Quintessa
winery.
Napa performing arts organizations benefit on July 23 when
Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming makes her festival
debut at Castello di Amorosa. Star power continues on this night
with performances by pianists Leif Ove Andsnes and Antonio
Pappano. Dinner following at The Napa Valley Reserve honors Ms.
Fleming – a blending of international glamour and Napa wine
country ambience that makes this festival so unique.
Tickets for these benefit evenings range from $500-$1000 per
person inclusive of the dinners (a healthy chunk is tax-deductible).
Festival concert tickets range from $35 - $125, but fans can also
experience great music at no cost through the Bouchaine Young Artist
Series. This program provides performance opportunities for emerging
talent. The free concerts are sponsored by Bouchaine Vineyards –
owners Tatiana and Gerret Copeland are major festival supporters. The
festival also provides tickets to youth groups and makes a grant each
year to the Napa Valley Youth Symphony.
More than a score of events take place throughout the week at
venues that include AVIA Napa, Calistoga Ranch, Carneros Inn, Clos
Pegase, Dominus Estate, Far Niente, HALL Napa Valley, Lincoln
Theater, Luna Vineyards, The Orchard at The Carneros Inn, Palmaz
Vineyards, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Quent Cordair Fine Art,
Robert Mondavi Winery, Rudd Vineyards & Winery, Round Pond
Estate, Seven Stones Winery, Signorello Vineyards, Napa Valley
Opera House and Napa Valley Museum.
For complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit
www.fdnsapa.org or call 1-888-337-6272.
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Getting to Napa Valley
TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 50 60 100
Bay Bridge 50 60 90
Sacramento 60 70 90
Santa Rosa 40 60 70

Getting around Napa Valley

Downtown Napa to Yountville 10 15 20
Yountville to St. Helena 10 15 30
St. Helena to Calistoga 10 10 15
Calistoga to Alexander Valley 25 35 45
Downtown Napa to Sonoma Plaza 15 20 25

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Tasting Room of the Week:
ALDERBROOK WINERY
by Millie Howie
Visitors to the Alderbrook Winery tasting
room are always high in their praise of the
idyllic winery with its traditional rural
farmhouse standing on the edge of a luxuriant
vineyard. They always appreciate the warm
hospitality of the staff, but they have one
small question. What they find surprising is
that as nearly perfect as they consider the
tasting room visit to be, the staff is routinely
coming up with more amenities, and
designing new programs to broaden their
club members’ knowledge about their wines
and the grapes from which they are made and
the rich, fertile soil in which they stretch out
their roots.
Long range plans call for a series of
exciting educational tours of the vineyards
and winemaking facilities designed with the
help of winemaker Bryan Parker. Along the
way visitors will be treated to a sampling of
the Terlato Pinot Grigio and the Alderbrook
Pinot Noir. The tour concludes with a tasting
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of Alderbrook’s collection of limited
production, specialty Dry Creek Zinfandels.
Those not members of the Alderbrook
wine club are invited to sign up at any time to
enjoy the benefits and privileges of wine club
membership. There are three levels of
membership: Cellar Key Club, Club Zinfandel
and Confluence Club, each tailored to please
the personal tastes of each member. Each of
the clubs receive excellent discounts on both
Terlato and Alderbrook wines, and invitations
to exclusive wine club events.
Now is the time to mark your club
calendar with a reminder that this year’s
Harvest BBQ, deliciously prepared by Ken
Rochioli at the grill, is scheduled for the 12th
of September from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There
will be barrel tasting and vineyard walks, a
special grape-tasting and music. Seating is
limited so call now 1-800-805-5987, ext. 2.
Club member reservations are $60, non-club,
$70.
Open hours in the tasting room at 2306
Magnolia Dr., Healdsburg, are 10 a.m. till 5
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p.m., and there is a modest $5 fee for tasting.
In the future, there will be a new wine to taste
from Alderbrook’s Dry Creek Vineyard Estate:
2006 Syrah Block 9.
As the visitor strolls along the wide
porches, the idea of a picnic lunch may come
to mind, and thanks to the food offerings and
sodas for the younger set, a picnic is easy to
arrange; simply spread a cloth, set out the
snacks and enjoy. There is no charge and
space is usually available either on the porch
or the lawn.
The tasting room has always featured a
dazzling selection of gift items. Now visitors
will notice all the items are wine related, from
the sparkling women’s tee shirts to the
brilliant pottery terrines. Of increasing
interest is the growing library of food and
wine books highlighting unusual cuisines and
food and wine pairings that are delightful to
try with your favorite Alderbroook/Terlato
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TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 49 50 90
Sacramento 104 110 150
Downtown Napa 42 60 77

Getting around Sonoma County

Downtown Santa Rosa to Sonoma Plaza 22 35 40
Downtown Santa Rosa to Healdsburg 16 20 30
Healdsburg to Geyserville 8 15 15
Downtown Santa Rosa to Guerneville 19 35 40
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Winemaker Profile: Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
Sarah Quider, Aaron Piotter
by Nan Reiley
Here’s a frequent dilemma for well-known and well-respected
wineries like Ferrari-Carano: you’ve developed a reputation over the
years for a particular wine style and quality, and then your winemaker
moves on. It happens all the time, and wineries meet the challenge with
varying degrees of success. Ferrari-Carano’s owners, Don and Rhonda
Carano, met the challenge in a unique and visionary way by hiring two
winemakers in 2003, one for their critically acclaimed white wines and
one for their emerging red wine dynasty. The results so far have
definitely proved the wisdom of their decision.
Sarah Quider is making Ferrari-Carano’s white wines. Fresh out of
college with a degree in biology, Sarah left a job with the Pacific Coast
Marine Fisheries that involved way too many fish scales and fishy
smells and hired on as a temporary harvest worker at Ferrari-Carano,
where both the odors and the work were distinctly more to her liking.
She stayed three years before heading off to try her hand at a
different winery, Jordan Vineyards, where she was encouraged to return
to school for an enology degree at UCD (University of California at
Davis). Graduation in 2003 found her stopping in at Ferrari-Carano to
say “hello” and being hired at once as assistant winemaker.
She was rapidly promoted to associate winemaker of the Russian
River White Wine Program and assumed full responsibility as White
Wines Winemaker when Ferrari-Carano’s iconic winemaker George
Bursick departed in 2006. Sarah’s mission is to keep the rave reviews
coming for the winery’s Fumé Blanc, one of the country’s most popular
white wines in restaurants, and the legendary Chardonnays that put
Ferrari-Carano on the map in the 1980s. So far, she is doing just that.
In fact, her 2008 Fumé Blanc is probably the best ever, with a pure fruit
focus and smooth, silky texture.
Aaron Piotter, the winery’s Red Wines Winemaker, joined the
winery (coincidentally) within one week of Sarah’s return in 2003.
Born and raised in Sonoma County, the wine business was a natural
part of his world all of his life. While studying winemaking at UCD in
1994, Aaron held down two jobs during the harvest season in Sonoma,
as a swing-shift “cellar rat” at Sebastiani Winery and as a lunch-time
waiter at a local high-end restaurant.
This combination of work showed him the full cycle of wine, from
its beginning as fermenting fruit juice to the sales and enjoyment of it
in the setting of food and companionship. The experience served to
deepen his commitment to his career path.
After other harvest stints at Sonoma County wineries and
graduation, he was hired as assistant winemaker at Franciscan Estates
in Napa Valley, well-known for its excellent red wines. He came to
Ferrari-Carano in 2003 when Don and Rhonda Carano were building
a separate winery dedicated solely to red winemaking on their
mountain-side vineyards in Alexander Valley. Aaron helped to design
the building, a unique red-wine facility that features hand-sorting of
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Sarah Quider, Aaron Piotter and their assistant winemakers will conduct special tastings in
Ferrari-Carano’s beautiful Enoteca tasting room on the following dates, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
There is no charge, and it’s a great chance to meet and talk to some of the best professionals
in the business. Plus you’ll see the stunning gardens of Villa Fiore, worth a trip in themselves.
See the winery’s website, www.ferrari-carano.com for more information, or call (707) 433-6700.
The winery is located at 8761 Dry Creek Road, just nine miles north of Healdsburg.
DATE WINEMAKER WINE
• July 18 Christy Chardonnay
• July 25 Sarah Reserve Chardonnay
• August 1 Jeff Sangiovese
• August 8 Aaron Special Trésor Vertical Tasting
grapes and a gravity-flow system for gentle handling of the juice and
fermented wine. Ferrari-Carano owns all the vineyards it uses, so Aaron
and Viticulturalist Steve Domenichelli have ultimate control over fruit
quality. Aaron’s aim is to make red wines that have not only delicious
flavors but also the great body, density and texture that define truly
excellent red wines.
A case in point is Aaron’s 2007 Siena, a proprietary red wine that the
winery used to make as a combination of Sangiovese (80%) and
Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). It has always been one of the best-selling
wines-by-the-glass in restaurants across the nation, but, Aaron says
“even though it was a wonderful young wine, it really didn’t age well at
all. Even a few months made a difference in its freshness.” Aaron
suggested using Malbec (a red Bordeaux grape variety) instead of
Cabernet, and a minor miracle occurred. This new blend is not only
tastier and richer, but it ages well without losing its bright, fresh
character.
Together, Aaron and Sarah are steering Ferrari-Carano’s
winemaking programs with skill and enthusiasm. They confer and
taste wines with each other “all the time” so that Aaron doesn’t feel he’s
neglecting white wines and Sarah gets to offer her opinion and ideas
on red wine. Now the question is: when will they get together and
make the perfect rosé?
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‘Moshin Pictures’ Summer Series in Healdsburg Presents ‘Pillow Talk’

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

Invite You to Celebrate Summer, August 1
The third annual “Summer Fest” will be held on Saturday, August
1st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an event sponsored by wineries on
the east side fo the Russian River. The wineries participating are Acorn
Winery, Christie Vineyards, Christopher Creek Winery, Foppiano
Vineyards, Merriam Vineyards and Mietz Cellars.
Each winery will be serving food as well as pouring new releases or
special wines. The wineries are located within blocks of each other
either on Limerick Lane or Old Redwood Highway. There will be a
$10 charge which includes a logo glass. No reservations needed.
For more information, call Christopher Creek at (707) 431-8243 or
visit the website at www.christophercreek.com.

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Rodney Strong Vineyards Celebrates 50-year Anniversary

Wine Industry Notables Gather to
Commemorate Winery’s Achievements
On Saturday, June 27 – at the home of winery owner, Tom Klein –
friends, family and wine industry dignitaries gathered to celebrate
Rodney Strong Vineyards’ golden anniversary. Strong started the
business in 1959 by buying and blending wine that he and his wife,
Charlotte then sold. Rod, who passed away in 2006, was one of the first
to plant Pinot Noir in Russian River Valley in the late 1960s, the first to
vineyard designate a Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon with the
1974 vintage of Alexander’s Crown and the first to produce and label a
Chardonnay from Chalk Hill in 1977. Chalk Hill became an American
Viticultural Area in 1983.
Neighboring wineries, long-time Sonoma County grape growers
and various industry trade representatives not only joined to toast 50
years of Rodney Strong Vineyards, but 30 years of Rick Sayre at the
winemaking helm and 20 years of Klein family ownership. Two of
Sonoma County’s premiere chef/restaurant owners, Jeff Mall from Zin
Restaurant & Wine Bar in Healdsburg and Josh Silvers from Santa
Rosa’s Syrah Bistro, provided lunch. In a nod to the future of Rodney
Strong, the winery chose to serve wines from its small lot winemaking
facility, where they work with consulting winemaker, David Ramey.
“As a former Broadway dancer, Rod was a showman,” noted Tom
Klein. “His talent served Sonoma County very well. A vintner and
ambassador, Rod traveled the country preaching the virtues of Sonoma
County and Sonoma County wines, similar to what Robert Mondavi Tom Klein and Rick Sayre, celebrating 50 years of Rodney Strong Vineyards.
did for Napa.”
Tom and Rick lead that charge today; Tom with the vision of • 1974 vintage, first release of Alexander’s Crown,
increasing Sonoma County’s presence as a leading quality wine region Sonoma County’s first single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon,
and by supplying great vineyards and winemaking tools and Rick by • 1977 – Winery releases first Chalk Hill Chardonnay
crafting the Rodney Strong wines to meet that goal. In a toast to the • 1979 – Rick Sayre hired as winemaker
winery, David Ramey acknowledged that, “Tom has two of Sonoma • 1983 – Chalk Hill appellation established
County’s best vineyards in Rockaway and Brother’s Ridge. His • 1989 – Tom Klein and his family buys Rodney Strong Vineyards
dedication to quality here is why I enjoy and continue to work with the • 1996 vintage, first release of Symmetry
winery.” • 2003 – Solar panels installed
In addition, Rodney Strong Vineyards was an early adopter of • 2004 – Winery receives Green Power Award and Green Winery Award
sustainable farming and Fish Friendly Farming and installed one of the • 2005 – Awarded Fish Friendly Farming certification
wine industry’s largest solar power systems in 2003. Those moves led • 2005 – Began construction of winery within a winery
• 2005 vintage, first release of Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon
to the winery’s first Green Power Award in 2004 and to their current
• 2006 vintage, first release of Brothers’ Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
commitment to become carbon neutral in 2009.
• 2009 Winery and vineyards become carbon neutral
The winery will continue to celebrate throughout the year in their
Rodney Strong Vineyards is dedicated to crafting world-class wines
tasting room, at their 19th Annual Summer Concert Series, with the
that capture the essence of Sonoma County. Rodney Strong grows and
release of their first cookbook in partnership with Zin Restaurant &
produces wines exclusively from four of Sonoma County’s finest
Wine Bar and Syrah Bistro, in New York City at a James Beard House
appellations – Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Chalk Hill and
dinner with those two restaurants, as well as numerous events at the
Sonoma Coast. The winery was founded in 1959 by Sonoma County
winery and at other winery dinners around the country.
wine pioneer Rodney D. Strong as the 13th bonded winery in the
Rodney Strong Vineyards 50 Year Timeline: county. Today, the winery is privately owned by the Klein family, a
• 1959 – Winery established fourth generation California agricultural family.
• 1965 – Rod first to plant Chardonnay in Chalk Hill Rodney Strong Vineyards is located at 11455 Old Redwood
• 1968 – Rod plants Pinot Noir in Russian River Valley Highway, off Highway 101 just south of the town of Healdsburg in
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Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series Continues
x Celebrating their 50-year anniversary of
making wine, Rodney Strong Vineyards
continues a stellar musical line-up for its
19th Annual Summer Concert Series at
Rodney Strong Vineyards, presented by KJZY
and Good Neighbor Pharmacy. This year’s
schedule is highlighted by a special
engagement featuring an Up Close and
Personal concert from Daryl Hall and John
Oates, the top selling duo in the history of
music, whose “rock and soul” sound
garnered #1 hits such as “Rich Girl,” “Sara
Smile” and “Maneater.”
For concert tickets and season passes, visit
www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong or call
(707) 869-1595. Tickets can also be
purchased in person at the Rodney Strong
Vineyards Tasting Room.
Bring a picnic meal to enjoy with friends
on The Green or purchase an assortment of
prepared foods from local purveyors who will
be onsite.
You may also purchase any of Rodney
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Saturday, August 8 – Guitars & Saxes 2009 featuring
Euge Groove, Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber and Jessy J
Guitars and Saxes is one of the hottest annual jazz tours, and this
year the musical jaunt is headlined by saxman Euge Groove,
whose recent records have topped the contemporary jazz charts.
This is high energy jazz, so bring your dancin’ shoes. Doors open
at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general
admission is $45.
Saturday, August 22 – The KRUSH Presents:
Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro
The music world hasn’t taken its eyes off Susan Tedeschi since
she burst on the scene in 1998 with “Just Won’t Burn,” achieving
gold status and winning Tedeschi a Grammy nomination for Best
New Artist. Much of JJ Grey & Mofro’s music emotes a raw, yet
contemporary, swamp rock ambiance, with elements of southern
rock, soul, R&B, folk, gospel, blues and especially funk. Doors open
at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general $45.
Monday, September 7 – Daryl Hall & John Oates –
Up Close and Personal Tour
From their first hit, 1974’s “She’s Gone,” through their heyday of
stardom in the ’80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates’s smooth, catchy
take on Philly soul brought them enormous commercial success –
including eight #1 singles and 60 million records sold, ranking
them as the top-selling duo in the history of music. Doors open at
3 p.m. Show starts at 4 p.m. VIP tickets are $110, general $75.
Strong Vineyards’ wines as well as choose
from an array of non-alcoholic beverages.
White wines include Sauvignon Blanc and
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several Chardonnays; red wines include Pinot
Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignons and
Zinfandel.
Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine Club
members enjoy an exclusive reception before
the shows and at intermission as well as $5
discount on each ticket price. Wine Club
tickets must be purchased through Rodney
Strong Vineyards by calling 1-866-779-4637.
No outside alcoholic beverages will be
allowed into the venue. Low-back chairs or
blankets are recommended for all lawn
seating. No high back chairs or umbrellas.
Parking is complimentary and attendants will
point the way. The famous Russian River fog
usually arrives in the early evening, so
attendees are advised to bring jackets and
sweaters, or guests can purchase specially
logo’d t-shirts and sweatshirts at the show.
Rodney Strong Vineyards is located at
11455 Old Redwood Highway, off Highway
101 just south of the town of Healdsburg in
Sonoma County.
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John Ash & Co Restaurant Offers Prix-Fixe 3-Course Meal

Smoked Prime Rib Fridays, Schnitzel Sundays Or, treat the entire family to “Schnitzel Sundays,” when Chef Tom
and a New Summer Dinner Menu! brings his culinary expertise from Germany with his Veal Weiner
Just in time for summer, John Ash & Co. restaurant is offering Schnitzel with seasonal accompaniments or other delicious dishes for
great meals at a deal of a price, plus an all new summer dinner menu! only $24.
Monday through Thursday guests may enjoy an appetizer, entrée and Or choose something from Chef Tom Schmidt’s all new summer
dessert for only $32 in one of Sonoma County’s most acclaimed dinner menu, with delicious entrees like Grilled “Devil’s Gulch” Milk
restaurants! Try delicious dishes such as Oregon Bay Shrimp Fed Pork Chop with Roasted “Dry Creek” Peaches, Spinach, Creamy
appetizer, entrees such as Filet of Petrale Sole with Caper Butter, Rosemary and Dry Jack Polenta, “Fulton Farms” Brick Chicken with
Basmati Rice and Grilled Shone Farms Fennel, or Grilled Hangar Creamed Corn, Leeks, Crispy House-Cured Pancetta, Roasted “Shone
Steak with Broccoli Rabe, Sour Cream Mashers and Red Wine Farms” Fingerling Potatoes or Grilled “Painted Hills” New York Strip
Reduction, and desserts such as Meyer Lemon Goat Cheese Cake or Loin Steak with Roasted Trumpet Royale Mushrooms and Truffle
Strawberry Shortcake. Shoestring Fries.
In addition to the all new summer dinner menu, Friday’s featured Pair these entrees with a wine from John Ash & Co.’s Wine
dish is Chef Tom’s famous Smoked Prime Rib of Angus Beef. Dine Spectator award-winning wine list, or a specialty cocktail from the
early, because quantities are limited. bar. More than twenty Sonoma County and international wines are
available by the glass, in addition to a specialty cocktail menu that
utilizes fresh juices and infused spirits to create one-of-a-kind blends.
The Front Room Bar and Lounge Introduces New John Ash & Co. is located at Vintners Inn, 4330 Barnes Road, just
Happy Hour Drink Deals and Small Plates for Under $4 west of Highway 101 off the River Road exit. John Ash & Co. is open
The Front Room Bar and Lounge, adjacent to John Ash & Co. Friday through Sunday, from 3 to 11 p.m., and Monday through
restaurant, is celebrating the beginning of summer with new, nightly, Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Call (707) 527-7687 for more information, or
visit the website at www.vintnersinn.com. John Ash & Co. is open for
happy hour drink deals and small bite plates for under four dollars!
dinner nightly.
Each night features something different:
Monday: Martini Mondays, 4 to 6 p.m.
• $2 off all cocktails • $4 beer, white wine, red wine
• $4 cocktail of the week • Small bite plates for under $4
• Complimentary Deep-Fried Olives
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Happy Hour, 4 to 6 p.m.
• $2 off all cocktails • $4 beer, white wine, red wine
• $4 cocktail of the week • Small bite plates for under $4
Wednesday: “Crush the Rush” Wednesday, 4 to 6 p.m.
• $2 off all cocktails • Complimentary Appetizers
Sunday: 2Fer Sundays, 3 to 6 p.m.
• 2 for 1 draft beer • $10 burger and fries
Small bite plates for under four dollars include delicious items such
as Hog Island Oysters with Cocktail Sauce for $1.50 each, Sliders for
$2 each made with Smoked Pork Carnitas, Lamb with Mint aioli or
Turkey with Cranberry Ketchup, or, for $3.50 per order, try delicious
Crispy Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce, Glazed Lamb Ribs with
Chili and Rose Petal Jam, or Nacho French Fries with Sharp Cheddar,
Smoked Bacon and Crème Fraiche.
More than twenty Sonoma County and international wines are
available by the glass, in addition to a specialty cocktail menu that
utilizes fresh juices and infused spirits to create one-of-a-kind blends.
The Front Room is located adjacent to John Ash & Co. restaurant
at Vintners Inn, 4330 Barnes Road, just west of Highway 101 off the
River Road exit. The Front Room is open Friday through Sunday, 3 to
11 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Call (707) 527-
7687 for more information, or visit www.vintnersinn.com. John Ash
& Co. is currently open for dinner nightly.

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D O W N T O W N

HEALDSBURG
UPCOMING EVENTS See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information

MONDAYS – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Tour includes: bicycle rental & lunch, $149.
Reservation is required. www.winecountrybikes.com or 707-473-0610
JULY 17 – Movie & A Meal-Under the Stars – Santi Restaurant, 21047 Geyserville Avenue,
Geyserville. Showing: Big Night, $45, www.tavernasanti.com, RSVP 707-857-1790
JULY 18 – Sonoma County Wine Pioneers Series - Rockpile – Dry Creek Kitchen, taste wines
and listen to winemakers, 3-course dinner, $65, 3:45, dinner at 5:30 pm. RSVP 707-431-0330
JULY 18 – 2nd Annual Amphra Luau – Amphora Winery, Hawaiian food, music and a little hula,
hula, $60, www.amphorawines.com or call 707-431-7767
JULY 18 – Healdsburg Harvest Century Bicycle Tour – Moderately challenging ride through
Alexander, Russian River and Dry Creek Valleys. Online Registration www.active.com, 707-433-6935
JULY 18 – Lobster Feed at Sbragia Family Vineyards – 4pm. Limited seating available, $100,
marisa.manna@sbragia.com or call 707-473-2992 x10
JULY 21, 28 – Healdsburg Farmers' Market & Tuesdays in the Plaza Concert Series – Farmers'
Market 4-6:30pm, Concerts 6-8pm, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org 707-431-1956
JULY 22, 29 – Wonderful Wednesdays in Healdsburg – Explore Downtown Healdsburg for special
treasures at participating businesses, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, 707-433-6935
JULY 25 – Tomales Bay Hike and Oyster Picnic – Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, at Tomales
Bay State Park, $45/per person, 10am-2pm, www.michelschlumberger.com or call 707-433-7427

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W I N E R I E S

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Roche Opens a Tasting Room in Downtown Sonoma
The Roche family, celebrating their 20th year of producing award-
winning wines in Sonoma Valley, will be opening a new tasting room
in the heart of Sonoma. The new tasting room located at 122 West
Spain Street is just one building off the historic Sonoma Plaza and
will be open daily.
The new Roche Winery tasting room is housed in a lovely 1940s
craftsman-style building that will offer a relaxed environment for
both indoor and outdoor tasting. Customers will be able to taste the
family’s award-winning wine at the indoor bar, while seated and
relaxing on the porch overlooking the square or at comfortable
outdoor tables on the shaded patio while taking in all of the action of
downtown Sonoma. Since early May, the Roche family has been busy
preparing the new tasting room for its opening this month.
“We intend to cater to both locals and tourists alike at our new
downtown tasting room and to create an environment that continues
the down-to-earth, unpretentious wine tasting experience our family
and staff have always enjoyed offering our customers” adds Brendan
Roche, Managing Partner of Roche Winery.
In 2006, Roche Winery founders Drs. Joseph and Genevieve
Roche sold the existing winery property on the southern most
portion of Arnold Drive in southern Sonoma Valley in a sale-lease-
back agreement. The Roche brand, inventory, and winery assets were
not a part of this sale and were retained by the Roche family. Under
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the direction of the second generation of the Roche family, their plans
are to build a modern Carneros winemaking and hospitality facility
across the street from the existing winery property. The yet-to-be-
built winery is to be constructed on the family’s 500-acre estate where
they farm more than 120 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot,
and Syrah and operate their successful guided vineyard horseback
tours.
Brendan Roche says, “We do not expect construction to begin on
the new facility before 2011.” Until then, the Roche retail operations
will be located at the new Sonoma tasting room. This downtown
location will serve the winery’s growing database of more than 10,000
customers and club members who currently buy Roche wine through
the winery’s direct-to-consumer business model.
“This move marks an exciting transition for my family as we take
the next step in our long-term plans to build a new winery and
hospitality venue to better accommodate the growth of our brand
while at the same time still maintaining our presence in Sonoma at
the highly visible downtown location” adds Brendan Roche.
Roche Winery’s prior winery location at 28700 Arnold Drive
closed at the end of June. The Roche family will continue to farm
more than 120 acres of vineyards on their 500-acre southern Sonoma
Valley ranch during this transition.
For more information, visit www.RocheWinery.com.
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Sonoma’s Secret Wine Country

Offers a Rare Opportunity
to Discover this Unique
Destination on August 8
Wine lovers will have a chance to discover Sonoma’s secret enclave
of Eighth Street Wineries on August 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as eight
artisanal wineries welcome the public to taste their limited-
production wines.
This one-day event will feature current releases, new releases and
library offerings as well as barrel-tastings and food pairings. The cost
is $20 per person and includes a souvenir wine glass. Guests who
visit all participating wineries will be eligible for a special drawing.
The Eighth Street Wineries are Anaba Wines, Enkidu, MacRostie
Winery and Vineyards, Parmelee-Hill Wines and Vineyards, Talisman
Wines, Three Sticks, Tin Barn Vineyards and Ty Caton Vineyards.
These boutique wineries, which boast renowned winemakers with
impressive resumes, produce seventeen distinct varietals, using a
myriad of winemaking techniques, from the traditional to the
innovative.
Eight Street Wineries is an organization of small-production,
artisanal wineries, located on Eighth Street East in Sonoma. For more
information, email eighthstreetwineries@me.com.

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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Catalán Festival
In honor of the winery’s Spanish Heritage and the unique
spirit of Catalonia, Gloria Ferrer’s 17th annual Catalán festival
will be Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th. Join Gloria
Ferrer in rejoicing in all things Catalan during a festive weekend
of music, dance, Spanish fare and world class bubbly.
Sample the cuisine of Bay Area restaurants and caterers
including: Sabor of Spain, B-44 Catalan Bistro, Barlata, Jose
Castenada El Toro Marketplace, Wild Thyme Catering and The
Java wagon. Whether you’re coming for the first time or to relive
happy memories, you’ll find plenty to do at the festival. Cost is
$45 per person for adults and $37 per person under 21. Advance
tickets can be purchased at the winery or at www.gloriaferrer.com.
Stay tuned for more exciting events at Gloria Ferrer, including a
new summer movie series in the caves featuring all-time classics
over sparkling wine and popcorn.
After 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards is as
enthusiastic about sharing its passion for California wines and
Spanish culture as it was the day Carneros’ first sparkling wine
house was born. Visitors are invited to explore the
process of méthode champenoise during tours offered
daily. For more information about tours or
upcoming events, visit www.gloriaferrer.com.
For more than 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves
& Vineyards – the first sparkling wine house in
the Los Carneros region – has invited visitors
to discover cool-climate wines served with
warm Spanish hospitality. From the
beginning, founders Gloria and José Ferrer
have remained deeply committed to their
vision of sparkling and still wines that
capture the unique spirit and unmistakable
terroir of California’s Carneros region. But
while Gloria Ferrer’s wines are pure
California, its culture is a charismatic
hybrid that mixes vibrant Spanish
tradition with casual California
elegance.
The winery itself is a
harmonious marriage of
Spanish and California
mission design. Built to
reflect the architecture of
the Ferrers’ native
Catalonia, the winery’s
red-tile roof and thick
stucco walls were
inspired by the
family’s charming
11th century
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farmhouse, located just five miles from the Freixenet bodega in
Sant Sandurni d’Anoia. The tasting room at Gloria Ferrer is
decorated with Spanish antiques discovered during a renovation of
the old farmhouse.
Arched doorways frame sunny terraces that embrace the
exterior of Gloria Ferrer and welcome visitors to bask in the
Spanish flavor of this exceptional winery experience. One of Gloria
Ferrer’s main architectural attractions – its sun-drenched Vista
Terrace overlooking picturesque estate vineyards – provides the
perfect place to enjoy a glass of sparkling or still wine with the
savory Spanish cheeses, meats, almonds and other
delicacies that are available in the tasting
room.
This spring and summer, Gloria
Ferrer is hosting an Educational
Wine Tasting Series each Thursday
from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering
wine enthusiasts, as well as new wine
drinkers, an opportunity to delve more
deeply into the intricacies of tasting and
pairing sparkling and still wines. More
information about these
unique seminars can be
found on Gloria Ferrer’s
website:
www.gloriaferrer.com
Gloria Ferrer Caves &
Vineyards is located at
23555 Carneros Highway
(121) in Sonoma,
California.
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SONOMA
PLAZA

Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES

Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES

– 12 Wineries –
One Great Place
35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
(707) 935-1200
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Lake County Wine Adventure Weekend, July 25-26

The fifth-annual Lake County Wine Adventure, a two-day passport
event, will be held July 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s Lake
County Wine Adventure is once again being hosted by the Lake
County Winery Association.
Adventurous wine enthusiasts will have an opportunity to discover
“wine with altitude” and taste the reason why Lake County – with a
grape-growing history that extends back to the mid-19th century – is
fast becoming known for its award-winning wines, ultra-premium
winegrapes, resort-style wineries and friendly tasting rooms.
Throughout the weekend, “wine adventurers” will taste wines from
five of Lake County’s six distinct viticulture areas (AVAs) as they visit
participating wineries, including: Ceago Vinegarden and Tulip Hill
Winery in Nice; Brassfield Estate Winery in High Valley; Shannon
Ridge Vineyards & Winery, High Valley Vineyard, and Noggle
Vineyards & Winery in Clearlake Oaks; Villa La Brenta in Clearlake;
Gregory Graham Winery, Ployez Winery, Terrill Cellars, and Six Sigma
Ranch, Vineyards & Winery in Lower Lake; Langtry Estate &
Vineyards and Off the Vine at Twin Pine Casino in Middletown; Moore
Family Winery on Cobb Mountain; Kelseyville Wine Co./Dusinberre
Cellars, Rosa d’Oro Vineyards, Steele Wines, Inc., and Wildhurst
Vineyards in Kelseyville; Shed Horn Cellars, Sol Rouge Vineyard &
Winery, and Zoom Wines will be offered at Lake County Wine Studio,
a multi-winery tasting room and wine bar located in the town of
Upper Lake; Bell Hill Vineyards will be offered at Focused on Wine, a
wine bar located in downtown Kelseyville.
Adventure Tickets are available at www.lakecountywineries.org for
$30 each. Each ticket entitles the holder to wine tasting and hors
d’oeuvres at each winery, as well as a logo wine glass, winetasting
booklet and winery map. Several of the wineries also will offer barrel
tastings, winery tours and entertainment. Event-goers may leave their
Adventure Tickets with the last winery they visit to be entered into a
raffle for several prizes.
Event organizers promote responsible hospitality and encourage all
participants to designate a driver. For more information, call 1-800-
595-WINE, (707) 355-2762, or visit www.lakecountywineries.org.
Lake County is part of the North Coast AVA, which also
encompasses Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Within Lake
County, five other AVAs exist – Clear Lake AVA, Benmore Valley AVA,
Guenoc AVA and the recently approved Red Hills AVA and High Valley
AVA.
Located in beautiful Northern California, Lake County is just two
hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento Valley,
and the Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest
natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the oldest lake on
the continent. Visitors to Lake County experience the state’s cleanest
air basin, spectacular scenic beauty, fine wines, headliner concerts,
and unsurpassed recreational opportunities — from hiking, biking,
golf and off-road adventures to boating, fishing, kayaking, birding,
and even rockhounding. For visitor information, contact the Lake
County Visitor Information Center at 1-800-525-3743 or visit the
website at www.lakecounty.com.

Mendocino Music Festival

Experience the only music festival overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
July 11-25. Enjoy a picnic with Mendocino County wines prior to
performances of saucy and soulful Maria Muldaur, electrifying Joshua
Redman – one of the top saxophonists in the world who also played
with The Rolling Stones, virtuoso violinist Alex Markov’s String Fever
and his electric violin “Black Devil,” 2009 Grammy Award® winner
pianist Gloria Cheng, Czech avant-garde violinist/singer Iva Bittová,
intricate finger-picking technique of guitarist Alex de Grassi, bluegrass
of The Seldom Scene, Big Band Night with jazz singer J’ai Michel plus
the delicious sound of a full Classical Orchestra featuring the works of
Ginastera, Beethoven, Brahms, Puccini’s LA BOHÈME, Stravinsky,
Miguel de Falla with Fanny Ara: Spanish Classical Dance, and Mozart’s
Requiem. Chamber Music: Grieg, Elgar, Vivaldi, Messiaen’s Quartet for
the End of Time. Conductor is maestro Allan Pollack.
The festival takes place in the 16,000-square-foot Performance
Hall Tent on Mendocino Headlands State Park, Main Street,
Mendocino. Tickets on sale now at (707) 937-4041 or on the website
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Livermore Valley’s ‘Taste of Terroir’ Set for July 23
Sixteen of the Livermore Valley’s top wineries and an equal number
of celebrated San Francisco Bay Area chefs will join forces and
compete for honors in food-and-wine pairing at the seventh Wine &
Food Experience “Taste of Terroir.” Entrants will vie for Most
Innovative Pairing, Best Expression of Local Ingredients and Judges’
Best awards given by a panel of distinguished judges.
After sampling each of the sixteen locally inspired pairings, guests
will vote for their favorite chef/winery combo in the People’s Choice
competition. Then, it’s off to the barrel room to enjoy a decadent
dessert spread paired with Livermore Valley Ports. The awards
ceremony will take place at 8:15 p.m. Funds raised at this event
benefit the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association.
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Taste of Terroir takes place Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at
the Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, 1184 Vineyard Avenue in
Pleasanton. Cost is $75 per person and available online at
www.LVwine.org. For more information, call (925) 447-WINE (9463)
or visit www.LVwine.org.
About Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is a 501 c(6)
organization which supports the wineries, growers, and members in
the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area though educational
and marketing programs. www.LVwine.org.
Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night at Garré Winery
Join Garré for an evening of bocce ball and regional Italian
cooking at Garré Winery every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations are required. Cost is $38.95. The group play bocce
ball night will include three glasses of complimentary vineyard
estate wine, an Italian dinner served on the café courtyard and
bocce ball instruction. Come alone or bring a group. All skill
levels welcome. Join in the deboccery!
Come on Friday nights for dinner and live music, from 6 to 9
p.m. For reservations, or more information, call (925) 371-8200.
Garré Winery is located at 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore.
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Nevada County

El Dorado

Calaveras

Amador
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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE

Zinfandel is
considered
California’s grape,
and in Lodi
Zinfandel is the
king. Nestled
between the Sierra
Foothills and the
San Francisco Bay
Delta, Lodi offers
the ideal climate for
producing ripe full-
flavored Zins. The
distinctive delta bay
breezes cool the
region in the
afternoon and
evenings creating
characteristic Lodi
Zinfandel – ripe
forward fruit with
soft polished
tannins. Dating
back to the late LODI
1800s, Lodi has a
long proud history
of producing some
AREA
of the finest WINERIES
Zinfandel grapes in
the state. Growers,
vintners, and
consumers from
around the world
are quickly
discovering the
distinctive character

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Experience the Wines that Make Every Day a Little

Less Everyday at Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
The Woodbridge Visitors’ Center offers tastings not only of the
winery’s well-known and widely distributed bottlings, but also of
special, limited-edition wines that are available only in the tasting
room or to wine club members. As you might expect, the visitors’
center staff is down-to-earth, friendly and informative.
In between sipping wines, browse around the visitors’ center and
enjoy the wide array of merchandise for sale here. Actually, you could
stock up on birthday and holiday
gifts for both wine lovers and
teetotalers. The displays include
out-fitted picnic baskets, logo
clothing, jewelry, chocolates,
glassware, wine carriers, ceramic
tableware and a unique brand of
Woodbridge ground coffee beans.
If you’d like to picnic on the www.woodbridgewines.com or call the Visitors’ Center at
spacious grounds of the winery (209) 365-8139. The winery is located at 5950 East
but forgot to pack a lunch, never Woodbridge Road in Acampo. There is easy access from both
worry: you’ll find deli Highway 99 and Interstate 5.
sandwiches, cheeses and salami
and an assortment of 187 ml (one nice glassful) screw cap bottles of
wine to mix and match with your meal.
Enjoy a tasting at the wine bar, including limited-production
wines, such as Barbera, Muscat and Portacinco, available only at the
winery.
Learn about the climactic influences that distinguish their wines.
Browse the gift shop featuring exclusive clothing, jewelry, pottery,
art and specialty foods.
Check out the deli featuring an exclusive selection of meats and
California farmstead and artisan cheeses. Pair your lunch with the
perfect wine and enjoy the beautiful picnic grounds.
Free public tours are at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to learn about the
history of the winery and why Lodi has become noted as a premium
wine-growing region in California. Woodbridge Winery is open seven
days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors are welcomed year-
round, however, the winery is closed on some major holidays. Call
ahead for holiday hours.
Woodbridge Winery Visitors Center offers tours daily and by
appointment. Call (209) 365-8139 with questions or to make
reservations. For everyone’s safety, children under 10 years of age are
not permiited on tours.
The Woodbridge Visitors’ Center welcomes you seven days a week
from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on major holidays.) Special
private tours of the winery can be arranged for a small fee. There is
no tasting fee. For more information about joining the Heritage Wine
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Connoisseurs' Marketplace, Menlo Park's Festival of the Arts

Every year on the third weekend in July, charming Santa Cruz and garden exhibits,
Avenue is transformed into a moveable feast with big crowds and a The festival also plans to continue its greening efforts. “We’re
colorful sea of tents. Presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of committed to making the festival as eco-friendly as possible – it’s
Commerce, this year’s 23rd annual festival will be held on July 18-19, something we strive to improve upon each year,” said Fran Dehn,
2009 with thousands of visitors pouring onto the downtown streets President/CEO of the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce.
for a vibrant celebration of art, music, food and all-around family fun. The festival runs July 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Santa Cruz
Festivalgoers will find thousands of handcrafted items at this juried Avenue from El Camino Real to Johnson Street in Menlo Park.
show. Chat with and buy from 250 artists on hand with their latest Admission and parking are free. For festival information, call (650)
creations. 325-2818 or visit www.miramarevents.com.
Festival eateries will be serving up a world of flavorful, stroll-
around fare. Complementing the food will be a selection of
exceptional wines, refreshing margaritas and microbrewed beers.
Ten dynamite bands will play an eclectic, fun-filled mix of rock and
roll, R&B, pop, jazz, folk and soul music on stage and street.
Stroll, browse and enjoy food tasting and samples in Organic Alley,
health and wellness displays, a green products showcase and home

New Winery Opening in Los Gatos

Offers Unique Tasting Experience
A new winery elegantly styled after an Italian Villa is opening in Los
Gatos and has a unique offering for the Santa Cruz Mountain winery
area.
Living up to the definition of its name – “Regale: to entertain
lavishly with food and drink,” the winery focuses on the belief that
wine is food and worthy of celebration. Adhering to an Old World
style of ambiance, the winery boasts hand painted fresco murals,
quality construction, state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, and
what will be a breath-taking landscape plan featuring a spiral herb
garden, lavender fields, bocce ball court, outdoor fire pit, fruit
orchards and many quaint sitting areas.
Besides the beautiful facility, a unique aspect is that wine tasting
includes quality food pairings – most of which will come from the
wood-fired pizza oven right next to the outdoor tasting bar. The on-
site organic garden will provide a majority of the fresh ingredients –
including estate grown and pressed olive oil from the many trees on
the property. The fee for tasting, including food, is $25 per person.
This may be a common offering in Napa Valley, but in the Santa Cruz
Mountains, Regale is the only winery offering this type of wine
experience. There is a wine only tasting option for $15.
Regale Winery and Vineyards has been producing wine since 2005
and does have an estate grown Pinot Noir. Other varietals originate
from quality vineyards located in areas best known for growing a
particular grape – Napa Valley and Alexander Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon, Russian River Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, etc.
Production is limited and a great deal of time and effort is taken to
produce a superior wine.
Regale Winery is expecting to be fully complete this month. For
more information, call (408) 353-2500 or visit the website at
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Passport to the Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries
More than fifty Santa Cruz Mountains wineries – from Ahlgren to
Zayante – will open their doors to Passport Program participants on
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Passports,
which cost just $40 per person, provide entry into participating
wineries, including many that are not normally open to the public at
any other time. Passport holders will be invited to tour the facilities,
meet the winemakers, and sample the fruits of their labors –
including special wines poured only for participants in the Passport
Program! Passports are valid until all wineries have been visited. The
passport never expires!
The Passport Program allows guests to visit the vineyards at every
season in the growing cycle. This summer, on July 18th, begin a new
adventure to experience the greatness of the wines produced in this
appellation, spend a wonderful day at the wineries in the company
of winemakers and bring home some great wine to treasure and share
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with friends for any special occasion!
Passports may be purchased at any participating winery, at
www.scmwa.com, or from the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers
office. For more information, call (831) 685-VINE (8463), visit the
website at www.scmwa.com or via email at info@scmwa.com.
Participating wineries include Ahlgren Vineyard, Alfaro
Vineyards, Aptos Creek Vineyard, Bargetto Winery, Beauregard
Vineyards, Black Ridge Vineyards, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Burrell
School Vineyards, Byington Winery, Cinnabar Vineyards, Clos
LaChance Wines, Clos Tita, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Cordon
Creek, David Bruce Winery, Domenico Wines, Downhill Winery,
Equinox Methode Champenoise, Fellom Ranch Vineyards,
Fernwood Cellars, Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Glenwood
Oaks Winery, Hallcrest Vineyards, Heart O’The Mountain, Hunter
Hill Winery & Vineyard, La Honda Winery, La Rusticana, Loma
Prieta Winery, Martin Ranch Winery, McHenry Vineyard, Michael
Martella Wines, Natal Vineyards, Naumann Vineyards, Nicholson
Vineyards, La Nebbia Winery, Pelican Ranch Winery, Picchetti
Winery, Pinder Winery, Pleasant Valley Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards,
Roudon-Smith Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains Vineyard, Sarah’s
Vineyard, Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Silver Mountain Vineyards,
Sones Cellars, Soquel Vineyards, Storrs Winery, Testarossa Vineyard,
Thomas Fogarty Winery, Trout-Gulch Vineyards, Vine Hill Winery
and Zayante Vineyards.
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Come Taste the Magic of the Santa Cruz Mountains

by Laura Ness Bucks for Fire Trucks” fundraiser. For the entire month of July, they’ll
donate two dollars for every bottle purchased to the Volunteer Fire
Department. Please help them out and buy a few bottles to enjoy with
BURRELL SCHOOL WINERY
your summer gatherings with family and friends. Drink more wine: it
Dust Off the Hawaiian Shirts: It’s Aloha Time! saves water and may just help put out fires.
July is the traditional celebration of all things Hawaiian at the Picnic Overlooking the Pacific On Passport Day, July 18
schoolhouse: this year, they’ll be flying the Hawaiian flag on their
Enjoy the versatile guitar artistry of Mark Abdilla, along with tasty
vintage flagpole. The staff will don their favorite aloha attire, and
food and award-winning wines, on Saturday, July 18. Bring a picnic
encourage you to do the same. Featured wine is the “Aloha Four Pack”
and play a game of bocce with one of the best views in the world. You
on sale for $89, all month long. Sippers Club members, come taste the
can almost see forever with sweeping vistas of Monterey Bay and the
barrels of 2007 and buy futures at half price every weekend in July.
Santa Cruz coastline. Bonus! Buy four Loma Prieta wines and take
Don’t miss this chance to get Dave’s great wines before they are made
them home in our handsome logo’d wine carriers made of recycled
available to the public.
plastic bottles. Loma Prieta is located at 26985 Loma Prieta Way in Los
Passport to Hawaii, July 18 Gatos. For more information, call (408) 353-2950 or visit the website
It’s time for Summer Passport! Visit Burrell School Vineyards for a at www.lomaprietawinery.com.
luau style party on Saturday, July 18, featuring live music. Be sure to
wear your most outrageous Hawaiian shirts! Bring your ukelele and
jam with the band. Pick up an “Aloha Four Pack” or two for those
poolside or beach house parties. Summer should be celebrated with
the best wine you can find.
Burrell School Vineyards & Winery is located at 24060 Summit
Road in Los Gatos. For more information, call (408) 353-6290 or visit
the website at www.burrellschool.com.
POETIC CELLARS
Passport Features New Petite Sirah, Silver Moon Ice Cream
Join winemaker Katy Lovell for Summer Passport day, July 18,
where you’ll be treated to the new release of Poetic Cellars 2006 Petite
Sirah, a classic inky dark and amazing wine that will delight you with
its baked blueberry pie flavors. You’ll enjoy sipping Katy’s newly
released Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay on those warm summer
evenings. Take home a four-pack of well-versed wines for just $85.
Special for Passport: sample the sensational new Silver Moon ice
creams and sorbets infused with exotic liqueurs, including lavender
limoncello, bourbon vanilla bean and orange creamsicle. Refreshingly
perfect for a warm summer Passport afternoon. Available at Scotts
Valley Market.
Have a Safe Wine Tasting Experience
If you enjoy adventuring and sampling wine in the mountains, but
would rather let someone else do the driving, be sure to contact Dave
or Austin at The Santa Cruz Experience, (831) 421-9883.
Poetic Cellars is at 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road in Scotts Valley. For
more information, email info@poeticcellars.com, visit the website at
www.poeticcellars.com or call (831) 462-3478.
LOMA PRIETA
“Two Bucks for Fire Trucks” Fundraiser
July usually packs in the heat here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s
an important time to remind ourselves to be fire safe and fire ready.
With all the budget cuts affecting vital services, Loma Prieta Winery
has decided to help out the Loma Prieta Fire Department with a “Two

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Wine Estate Gears Up for Wine & Car
Enthusiasts During Classic Car Week
Dine amongst the vines
and view vintage Ferraris
at first annual event
Chateau Julien Wine Estate
has organized week-long
festivities to coincide with the
region’s popular classic car week
August 11-15. A premier Dine in
De-Vine event will welcome
guests into the vineyard for an
authentic wine country dining
experience nightly beginning at
6:30 p.m., with vintage cars on
display throughout the evening.
The Wine Estate will also host the
Ferrari’s FCA Vintage Concours
on Thursday August 13th, and
welcome guests from 1 to 4 p.m.
to view the rare collections. Both
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events take place amongst the
winery’s 16-acre estate of
vineyards, chateau and cobble -
stone courtyards.
Effortlessly set tables will line
the plush Sangiovese vineyard
Tuesday through Saturday
evening for the first annual Dine
in De-Vine, offering guests a new
option for dining during the busy
week. Chef Terry N. Teplizky has
prepared an inviting, elegant prix
fixe Basque menu, with choice of
entrée and wine, to be served
amongst the vines, followed by a
dessert lounge and vintage car
display at the chateau. “As long-
time fans of the local classic car
events, we hope that our evening
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dinners will enable visitors to
experience our local wine
country after hours and see some
rare concours quality cars,”
comments Chateau Julien Special
Events Director Michele
Gogliucci. Featured evening
highlights to date include
Porsche, early 911S and R Group
1967-1973, and Ferrari. Dine in
De-Vine menu selections begin at
$47 per person. Learn more
about the menu, chef and
featured cars on the Chateau
Julien website – News & Events.
Reservations begin at 6:30 p.m.
each evening. Seating is limited
so make your reservations early.
During the day on August 13,
the Wine Estate will also host its
first Ferrari FCA Vintage
Concours which will be open to
the public from 1-4pm. Guests
can view over 175 concours-
quality Ferraris parked
eloquently throughout the Estate,
stroll Ferrari-lifestyle booths or
indulge in a choice of BBQ,
espresso bar, gelato or favorite
Chateau Julien wine. Cost:
$30/person, admittance fee,
parking off-site.
The Wine Estate is open daily
and is one of the few local
wineries that offer tours daily.
Located only minutes from the
Monterey Peninsula, Chateau
Julien Wine Estate offers an
exceptional tour experience for
groups of all sizes. Chateau Julien
Wine Estate is located at 8940
Carmel Valley Road in Carmel
Valley. Reservations can be made
for both tours or events on-line at
www.chateaujulien.com or by
calling (831) 624-2600.
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Fine Dining
A Locals Favorite in a Tourist Neighborhood
by Joy Eaton

f you have been to the Old Fisherman’s Wharf in these two restaurants. Mercurio organically grows all his

I Monterey, chances are you are familiar with the Italian

restaurant, started by chef and restauranteur John Pisto,
Dominco’s on the Wharf. What you may not know, in the
own vegetables and herbs, including 17 varieties of tomatoes
and after 19 summers on a fishing boat he knows fresh fish.
“This is what I do, this is not a hobby but instead it is my life.
beginning, Pisto had a partner to help him get the restaurant We are here for the long haul,” remarks Mercurio.
started. That partner was his nephew, a commercial
fisherman, Dominic Mercurio.
Mercurio, who started as a dishwasher at another Pisto
owned restaurant, helped his uncle open Dominico’s on the
Wharf in 1981. In 1988 Mercurio sold his shares in the
restaurant, after hearing the restaurant 50 feet away was for
sale; in 1989, Dominic Mercurio went out on his own
opening Cafe Fina, named after his mother Josephina. In
2007 John Pisto decided to sell Dominico’s on the Wharf and
who was there to buy it? None other than Dominic Mercurio
and his brother, also a fisherman and still actively running a
fishing boat, Sam Mercurio. Today, Dominic Mercurio is the
owner and operator of two very different dinning experiences
yet two very popular restaurants only 50 feet apart.
Dominico’s on the Wharf, the larger and more upscale of
the two, is decorated simple and tastefully and overlooks the
harbor. There is a lounge area with a full bar and a fireplace
that makes the wait for your table comfortable and enjoyable.
Once you are seated you have a Wine Spectator Award
winning wine list and an array of sustainable seafood, such as
lobster, crab, salmon and cioppino, to chose from. I
recommend the Pasta Capri which has been a favorite by
many for years, with its baby shrimp, fresh tomatoes, black
olives, green onion and a butter and clam sauce over linguini
it is a must try.
Cafe Fina a smaller, more casual dining experience with
more Italian flair is known for their homemade pastas and
ravioli. Immediately after walking into the quaint restaurant,
with Monterey Bay views and fresh flowers on each table, the
smell of garlic roasting in the kitchen surrounds you. This
local favorite had the honor to cater John Madden’s induction
into the hall of fame ceremony as well as feeding a few
hungry celebrities such as Paul Newman, Brooke Shields, Jay
Leno, Joe Dimagio and well known chef and TV host Rachael
Ray.
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NAPA VALLEY « CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Thu-Mon 12-5
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
« CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 Open by appointment only
Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643 Open daily 10:30-4
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, Ste. B, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x222 Open Mon-Sat10-5
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 « CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily 10-4
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-3954 Open daily 10-4
« ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
« ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open Tue-Sat by appointment
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 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 Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 By appointment only, 10-4 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK « CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
« BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Cornerstone Cellars – Napa Call for information; 877 686-3286
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open daily 11-5
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open daily by appointment 9-5
Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Open by appointment only di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight « 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
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open daily 9-5
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155 Open by appointment only
« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena Call for information; 707 963-7181 Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only « ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings
Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30 Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only

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Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5 « JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings,, last tasting at 5:30pm
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4 « JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 « JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
« FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5 Kirkland Ranch Winery – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100 Open daily 10-4
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4 Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5 Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open by appointment only
« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open by appointment 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area
« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open by appointment Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
« GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6
Tasting Fees, Gift Items Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 « MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
« 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 Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 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
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30 Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 « MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only « NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
« HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK, Wine Tours; Call ahead for 8 or more; Food Pairings Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6 Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6 Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4 Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends & holidays 10-5

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Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment only Mon-Sat 10-5 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, 707 255-7150, open daily 11-6 Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 944-2229 Open by appointment « SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4 Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment only
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
« PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30 Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Children & Pets OK Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Daily 10-5
« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment
Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299 Mon-Sat by appointment Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment Spelletich – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5 Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment only
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30 Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment

Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment only
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5 Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30 « SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5 Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4 The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment only
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30 Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment

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Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment only Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10-5
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 935-3504 Open daily 12-8 Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment only « ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment only Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment only Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4 « ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4
« ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Open daily 10-5
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6 Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours
Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6
Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463)
Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment only
Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30
Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment
Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
« BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30 Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.
« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6 Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6 Castle Vineyards – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 996-1966 Open daily 11-6
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 10-6
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg Tours & tasting by appointment only
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only « CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 « CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 Open by appointment only
SONOMA COUNTY « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 10-6
Picnic Area
A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 « CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
Adrian Fog – Healdsburg Open by appointment, 707 688-1174 Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
« ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5 Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

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Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt.
Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4
Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4
Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
De La Montanya – 999 Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Mon-Fri 11-4:30
Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10-4:30 5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10-5 Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only
Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460
Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only
Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
« DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4
Art Exhibits, Tours Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299 Open by appointment only
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6 (Thu-Mon Winter) Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Open daily 10:30-6
« DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5 Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours « HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Thu-Sun 11-5
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)
« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
« ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5 Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt.
Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-4:30
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
« J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only Jacuzzi Vineyards – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 11-5
« FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5 Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only
« FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7 Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-4:30 Kachina – 1083 Vine St #239, Healdsburg; 707 894-2431 Opening soon!
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Sat-Sun 11-4 Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30 « KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Fri-Mon 11-5 Children & Pets OK
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:40
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30
« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6 Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
Gift items, Vineyard Tours
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909; Open daily 11-4
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5
« 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 Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30

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Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only « PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) « PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100 Open daily 10-5 Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
« LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5 Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only
« LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue) Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
« LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 10-5 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
« MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed) Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
« MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5 Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30 Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6 Roche – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Open daily 11-4
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6 « RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533
« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5 Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5
Mietz Cellars – 1345 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7103 Call for tasting Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt. recommended Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 10-5 Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Mo 11-6
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5 Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30 Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30
Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070 Open daily 10:30-5
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-5 « ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours

Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6 St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3 Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401 Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only « SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Thur-Mo 11-5
Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
« SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5
Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area

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« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed NORTH CENTRAL COAST
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 ALAMEDA COUNTY
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5 A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Open by appointment only
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30 Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Mon 12-6
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227 Open by appointment only
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305 Open by appointment only
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt J C Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 465-5900 Open by appointment only
Lost Canyon – 2102 Dennison St Ste A, Oakland; 510 534-9314 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2 Rosenblum Cellars – 2900 Main St, Alameda; 510 865-7007 Open daily 11-6
Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 SANTA CLARA VALLEY
« SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 10:30-6
Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Sat 12-5 Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend of each month
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 408 686-1050 Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5
Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053 Sat-Sun 11-5
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-6
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4 Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Open daily 10-5
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt. Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
Tantalus – 19320 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 933-5218 Call for tasting information
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 12-6 summer, 12-5 winter
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6 Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4 Léal Estate Vnyds – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4 « MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Saturday of the month or by appointment
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday
« TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings Regale – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Open daily
« TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-6
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5 « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Daily 11-5
Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823 3rd Saturday of each month
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4
Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 11-5
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Sunrise Winery – Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Fri-Sun 11-5
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Fri-Sun 12-5
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 12-5
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5 Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700 Open by appointment only
« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily 10-5 SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed
Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only
Alexander Cellars – 427 A Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-9090 Fri-Sun Noon-5
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Rd, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Open daily 11-5 Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5 Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Ave, Capitola; 831-462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 Open daily 12-5
« WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Beauregard – 55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518 Open daily 11-5
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30
« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt. Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5

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Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays CARMEL VALLEY
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special Events & by appointment Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Rd, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours Bountiful Basket – 3969 The Barnyard, Ste A13; Carmel Valley; 831 625-4457 Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Open daily 12-5 Chateau Julien – 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Davenport Roadhouse – 1 Davenport Ave, Daven Port; 831 426-8801 Tue-Sun 9-8 Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 12-5 Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 12-6
Domenico – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues Cima Collina – San Carlos, btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Heller Estate – 69 W. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Mon-Thur 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-6
Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-0206 Open by appointment only Galante Vineyards – btwn Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 800-GALANTE Open daily 12-6
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Open by appointment only Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Open daily 11-5
« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tu-Su 12-6 Joullian Vnyds – 2 Village Dr, Carmel Valley; 866-659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5 Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 12 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2885 Fri-Sun 11-5
« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt Talbott – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
« LOMA PRIETA – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
« MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Valley Hills/Boete & Parsonage – 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Open daily 11
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only MONTEREY WINERIES
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Special events & by appointment A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite G, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271 Special events & by appointment Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, 831 645-9035; Monterey Open daily 11-7
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-
Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 11-7
Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124 Open daily 11-5
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 « VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Open by appointment only Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 10-6
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 SALINAS VALLEY
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Sun 11-5
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Special events & by appointment Blackstone Winery – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Open daily 11-4
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Open by appointment only Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt
« POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt « HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Blvd, 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
Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment
Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312 Open by appointment only
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Special Events & by appointment
Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242 Open by appointment only
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5
« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992 Tue-Sun 11-5
Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5 Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
« SILVER MOUNTAIN – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2275 Open by appointment only « VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Tasting Room – 381 #Q Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 12-6 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK HOLLISTER
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat 11-4 DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5 Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Open by appointment only
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Thu-Sun 11-5
Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Wines of Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5
White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911 Open daily 11:30-6 Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Mon-Fri 10-5
Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6

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Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5 Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-6
Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 Call ahead Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only
Dunnewood Vnyds – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843 Mon-Thu 8-4 Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Open daily 10-5
Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily 10-5
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only « ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5
Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5 YOLO COUNTY
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Berryessa Gap – 1 Ranch Road, Winters; 530 795-3201 First Sat 12-6, Fri-Sat 4-8
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open by appointment only
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 French Hill Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1710 Fri-Sun 11-5
Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1094 Thu-Sun 11-5
Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5 Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6 R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd, Esparto; 530 662-3215 Wed-Sun 11-5
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt. Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat-Sun 11-5
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5 Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fr-Su 11-5
Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5 Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30 LIVERMORE VALLEY
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4
Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960 Open daily 11-5
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Londer Vineyards – Philo tasting room opening in July
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5 Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun Noon-4:30
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland Open daily 10-5 Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5 Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5 Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Thu-Sun 11-5
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 447-4328 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Tue-Sun 12-4:30
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5 Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Sat-Sun 12-5
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5 « GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Sat-Sun 11-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5 Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Sat-Sun, 1-6 Fri 4-7
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303 John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Fri-Sun 1-6
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5 La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4:30
« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Little Valley Winery– 765 Main St, Pleasanton Sat-Sun 12-5
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30 Livermore Valley Cellars – 1508 Westmore Rd, Livermore; 925 447-1751 Sat-Sun 12-5
« SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5
Silversmith Vineyards – Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5
3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6 Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8

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Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Open daily 12-5
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30 vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Open by appointment only
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871 Sat-Sun 12-5
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Woodbridge Uncorked– 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575 Wed-Sun, Call for hours
Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
AMADOR COUNTY
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30
Amador Cellars – 6150 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Fri-Sun 11-5
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 or by appointment
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 12-5
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-2411 Open by appointment
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Tues-Sun 9-4:30
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5
Clos Du Lac Cellars – Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Sat-Sun 12-5
Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5
Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5
Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Sat-Sun 11-5
Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 11-5
Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283 Open daily 10-5
Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30
Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Open daily 10-5
Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Open daily 9-5:30
Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30
Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5
Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5
Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5
Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open daily 11-5
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Thu-Sun 11-5
Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Open daily 11-6
Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Sat-Sun 12-6
Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5
Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE Fri-Sun 11-4
Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 10-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun 11-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Open daily 11-6
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758 Open daily 10-5 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Open daily 11-5 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Sat-Sun 11-5 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Open daily 10:30-5
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 11-4 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Sun 10:30-5
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open daily 1-4 CALAVERAS COUNTY
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923 Sat-Sun 11-5 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5

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Black Sheep Winery – Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5 Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5
Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only) Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 12-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Wed-Sun 11-6 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Thur-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5
Hatcher Winery – 419 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sun 12-5:30 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Sat-Sun 10-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Lavender Ridge – 431 B Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Fri-Sun 11-5 Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 36 S. Washington St, Sonora; 209 532-WINE Open daily 11-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Fri-Sun 11-6
Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Open daily 12-5
Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Wed-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
MERCED COUNTY
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Wed-Mon 11-6
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30
NEVADA COUNTY
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Thu-Sun 10:30-5:30
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 425E Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5
Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 11-5
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.)
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5
Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5
Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5
PLACER COUNTY
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5
Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Open daily 11-5
Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5
Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5
Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5
Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Open daily 11-5
Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 Open by appointment only
Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment
Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Open by appointment only
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Open daily 11-5
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