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F E AT U R E
WINERY

F E B R UA R Y 2 7 , 2 0 0 9 – I S S U E 9 – V O LU M E 2 8
Martin Ray Winery ON THE COVER
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PERFECT PAIRS Casa Nuestra Cabernet Franc and Filet Mignon with
Polenta, Green Peppercorn, Casa Nuestra Cabernet Franc Sauce
COVER

and Golden Chanterelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ON THE

THINGS TO DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
What’s Hot This Week by Jeffry Burgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-47

Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Downtown Napa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
PROFILE

St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

WINEMAKER

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Art & Antiques Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-61
Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Steve Reeder, Simi Winery Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61
Casa Nuestra Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Cabernet Franc Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
PA I R S

with Filet Mignon, Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

PERFECT

Soft Polenta, MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

Green Peppercorn Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
& Golden LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Chanterelles Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67
O F T H E W E E K 46

Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69
TA S T I N G R O O M

Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-75
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
PREFERRED RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-77
Peju Province Winery
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-86

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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 recommen-
dation 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 ship-
ping 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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Winter Is Reason to Visit California Wine Country
Beauty, Quiet Pace and Dozens of Events
Draw Travelers in the Know
From cooking classes and blending semi-
nars to art and wine festivals and meet-the-
winemaker dinners, there are plenty of things
to do in California wine country this winter.
For those looking for something off the
beaten path, there are appellation passport
and cellar door weekends, opportunities to
learn about pruning and winemaking and
even an event designed around sampling
wines while whale watching. And to make it
easier than ever to learn more about all these
happenings – many of them free – consumers
can log onto www.winecountrythisweek.com,
www.discovercaliforniawine.com or the
websites of regional winery and grower asso-
ciations throughout California.
“It’s an insider’s secret that one of the best
times to visit California wine country is in the
winter months,” said Nancy Light, Wine
Institute Director of Communications. “The
scenery, with its tranquil winter beauty, is
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both breathtaking and soothing, the roads
and tasting rooms are quiet and the pace is
very relaxed,”added Karen Ross, President of
the California Association of Winegrape
Growers.
Indeed, many inns, spas and lodges offer
reduced rates in the winter, and visiting Cali-
fornia wine country this time of year can be a
great way to snag that hard-to-get restaurant
reservation. “The world-renowned restau-
rants of our valley are less crowded and reser-
vations are easier to secure,” says Linda Reiff,
Executive Director, Napa Valley Vintners.
“Plus, most places will have a warm and
inviting fire burning in the hearth, so meals
are cozy and relaxed.”
For consumers looking for excursions
close to home, touring California wine
country in winter can be a great way to take a
mini-vacation. Many appellations are within
easy driving distance of major metropolitan
areas, but the laid-back atmosphere of wine
country is a world away. “People come to our
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tasting rooms for a genuine experience,” notes
Mark Chandler, Executive Director, Lodi
Winegrape Commission, who notes that Lodi
is within ninety minutes of the Bay Area.
“Particularly in winter, it’s often the wine-
maker or owner who’s serving you behind the
bar.”
The opportunity to meet growers, wine-
makers and winery owners is what draws
many people to California wine country this
time of year. And many of the events — both
those held at individual vineyards and those
that involve multiple wineries — are designed
to give consumers a more personal and
engaging wine experience. “The quiet of the
vineyards and the wineries before spring
allows visitors to really connect with local
winemakers, chefs, and tasting room
personnel,” says Honore Comfort, Executive
Director, Sonoma County Vintners. “But for
those seeking a little more activity, we have
some wonderful winter and spring tasting
events, as well.”

NAPA VALLEY
HH ONGOING
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour
Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm
Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com
HH 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
HH 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
HH 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
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
• Mar 6: Vintners Lunch featuring
Salvestrin Winery
• Mar 7: Moonlight Escape
• Mar 7, 21: Murder Mystery
• Mar 13: Vintners Lunch: Whetstone Wine Cellars
ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House
707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org
1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa
• Mar 6: Richie Havens
• Mar 7: Capitol Steps
• Mar 13: Duke Ellington Orchestra
• Mar 14: Vienna Boys’ Choir
• Mar 15: Pocket Opera, La Belle Hélène
ONGOING
Live at the Lincoln Theater
707-944-1300, Yountville
www.lincolntheater.com
• Mar 1: The Smothers Brothers
• Mar 21: Defending the Caveman
• Mar 22: The Comedy of Errors
ONGOING
Cooking Classes at Napa Valley
Culinary Centre
Take a fun class & learn easy gourmet “short
cuts”, favorite recipes & more & enjoy the flavors
of Napa Valley in your own home. Napa
707-603-3250, www.napavalleyculinarycentre.com.
ONGOING
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa
www.backroomwines.com
• Feb 27: Pinot Noir from Around the World
• Mar 2: Dinner & A Tasting – Winebow Imports
• Mar 6: Is it from California or France?
• Mar 13: Unusual Grape Tasting
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ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature
707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org
• Ongoing through June 13: (un)Natural
• Apr 23: Contemporary Conversations, Michael
Schwager, Ross Campbell & Kathryn Spence
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Buon Amici Members & Guests
10am-4:30pm, Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
www.benesserevineyards.com, 707-963-5853
• Members Only New Release Tastings
• Barrel Tastings by appointment
• Vertical Tastings by appointment
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment
HH 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, 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
St. Helena, 707-967-0666, $5pp
www.adozenvintners.com
ONGOING
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery
888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com
• The To Kalon Tour & Tasting
• A Guided Tasting
• Pleasure in the Glass
• The Taste of Wine
• The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch
• Celebrating California Wine & Food
• The Essence Tour & Tasting
• Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match
ONGOING THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS
Made in Napa Valley Culinary Centre
Taste samples of prepared demos of delicious &
easy recipes for entertaing, quick weeknight
suppers, grilling techniques and more!
707-603-3250, andreaa@tulocayandco.com
Visit www.madeinnapavalley.com for details.
HH ONGOING
Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit
Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford
800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com
HH 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
HH ONGOING
Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
800-726-6136, Calistoga
www.sterlingvineyards.com
Taste limited release wines at the winery.
HH ONGOING
Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga
www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45pp
Private tasting in the Reserve Room after tour.
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VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Wine Tasting Options
Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
$15 mid-week special, mention this listing Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville
www.bourassavineyards.com • Current Release Tasting, $15
Bourassa Vineyards, Napa • Reserve Tasting w/cheese pairing, $25
• Clonal Tasting w/cheese pairing, $75
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• Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines • Cline 6 Library Tasting, $250
800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com, Rutherford • Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
• Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
• Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, Spring-Fall
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & HH ONGOING
Tasting at Grgich Hills
holidays, M-F by appt
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am 9:30am-4:30pm, 707-963-2784
M-F by appt www.grgich.com, tours at 11am & 2pm
• Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt $10, Wine Library Tasting/$30
• Wine Train, $180, RSVP Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford
Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
HH ONGOING
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
Bacchus That Rascal
10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
Multi-media presentation – History of Wine
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm
• It’s all About You Tasting, $15
www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981
• Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
HH ONGOING THUR-SAT
Temptastings in the Temptation Cave
11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member
www.florasprings.com, RSVP
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
HH 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
HH ONGOING
Appellation Tastings
10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067
www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40
Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford
HH 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.
HH ONGOING
Wine Tasting Experiences
By appt, Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
www.benesserevineyards.com, 707-963-5853x105
• Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
• Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting
M-W, 10:30am, $15
• Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
• Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
• Barrel Tasting & Current Release
Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Barrel Tasting & Vertical
Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
HH 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
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Tastings & Tours at Artesa
877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com
Artesa Winery, Napa
• Vino con Queso, A Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
• Daily Guided Tours
• Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
HH ONGOING
Tours & Tasting
10am-5pm, Black Stallion Winery, Napa
www.blackstallionwinery.com, 707-253-1400
Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
• Regular Tasting, $10
• Reserve Tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
HH 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
HH 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
HH 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
HH 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
HH EVERY SATURDAY
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
at Bennett Lane Winery
Calistoga, 707-942-6684, 10am-5pm
www.bennettlane.com
ONGOING
Friday Night Winemaker Events
5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2
JV Wine & Spirits, Napa
• Feb 27: Daniel Bryant with Running Tigers Wine
HH ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 15
Trees: Perspectives and Interpretations
800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com
Mumm Napa, Rutherford
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 1
Stephen De Staebler: New Work
10am-5pm, Napa Valley Museum, Yountville
www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 12
George Hellyer’s Still Lifes Exhibit
10am-5pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville
www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 707-968-2203
HH ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 27
Peju Winery Art Exhibit
Don Hatfield, Marina Golden & Betty Jo March
10am-6pm, Peju Winery, Rutherford
800-446-7358, www.peju.com
HH ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 31
Visual Art Competition Exhibit
16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival
707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org
St. Supéry, Rutherford
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ONGOING SUNDAYS
Sunday Suppers at Brix
3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749
www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville
ONGOING
Wine Social Every Evening
No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine.
707-944-2749, www.brix.com
Brix Restaurant, Yountville
FEBRUARY 28
Make Our Garden Grow
Napa Valley Youth Symphony
7:30-9:30pm, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com
Lincoln Theater, Yountville
FEBRUARY 28
Tea Appreciation: Introduction to Tea
10am, Oxbow Public Market, Napa
teatalks@tillermatea.com, 707-265-0200, RSVP
FEBRUARY 28
Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing: French Cheese
2pm, 800-231-9116, $35, St. Supéry, Rutherford
www.stsupery.com, limited space
MARCH 1
Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon
7am-12:30pm, Calistoga to Vintage High School
Napa, www.napavalleymarathon.org, 707-255-2609
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Behind the Scenes
11am-12pm, $30, St. Supéry, Rutherford
www.stsupery.com, limited space, 800-231-9116
HH MARCH 3
Winery Pick-Up Party!
Club Artesa Event, 6-7:30pm, 877-224-8309, $97.50
www.artesawinery.com, Artesa Winery, Napa
HH MARCH 5
Merryvale Winemaker Dinner
5-9pm, 800-8816-6877, $95
www.merryvale.com, www.jolerestaurant.com
JoLé Restaurant, Mount View Hotel, Calistoga
MARCH 7
Tank Tasting in the Cellar
2pm, $35, St. Supéry, Rutherford
800-231-9116, www.stsupery.com, limited space
Enjoy fresh oysters & hors d’oeuvres!
HH MARCH 7-8
Mustard, Mud & Music –
A Calistoga Jazz Festival
16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival
707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org
707-942-6333, www.calistogavisitors.com
MARCH 8
Napa Valley Symphony: Fireworks
3-5:30pm, $30-$55, Lincoln Theater, Yountville
www.napavalleysymphony.org, 707-226-8742
MARCH 10, 14
John Lanchberry’s The Tales of Beatrix
Potter by The Royal Ballet
707-963-3946, www.cameocinema.com
Cameo Cinema, St. Helena
HH MARCH 13
The Awards – A Spicy Soirée
16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival
7pm, 707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org
Black Stallion Winery, Napa
HH MARCH 13
Friday the 13th Winemaker’s Surprise
10am-4:30pm, Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
www.benesserevineyards.com, 707-963-5853
HH MARCH 14
Hurley's 4-Course Wild Game Dinner
Paired with Silverado Vineyards Wine
6pm reception, 7pm dinner, $150
RSVP 707-259-6644, wwwsilveradovineyards.com
www.hurleysrestaurant.com, limited seating
Silverado Vineyards, Napa
HH MARCH 14
Barrel Tasting
Irish-inspired music & appetizers! 1-4pm
877-887-7763, www.merryvale.com, $25
Members free, Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena
MARCH 14
Vintners Hall of Fame
707-967-2305, www.ciavintershalloffame.com
Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, St. Helena
MARCH 14
Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing:
Italian Cheese
2pm, $35, St. Supéry, Rutherford
800-231-9116, www.stsupery.com, limited space
HH MARCH 14-15
The Marketplace –
A Signature Event for Connoisseurs
16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival
707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org
Robert Mondavi, Oakville
HH MARCH 21
2004 Sycamore
Cabernet Sauvignon Release Party
12-3pm, 800-63-9698x3715, $25, $15/members
www.freemarkabbey.com, RSVP
Freemark Abbey Winery, St. Helena
HH MARCH 21
A Taste of Yountville
16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival
707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org
Town of Yountville
HH MARCH 22
Welcome Spring! Tea Event
3-4:30pm, 707-257-0101, $50, $45/member
www.domainecarneros.com
Domaine Carneros, Napa
SONOMA COUNTY
HH ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious
wine & sample over 80 food items in their
gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley.
ONGOING
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600
• Feb 27: The Secret Life of Bees
• Feb 28: Cheech & Chong
• Mar 6: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
• Mar 8: Santa Rosa Concert Association
• Mar 11: Ailey II
• Mar 13: Susan Werner
• Mar 14: Ladysmith Black Mombazo
ONGOING
Spreckels Performing Arts Center
707-588-3400, Rohnert Park
www.spreckelsonline.com
• Mar 14: Deborah Henson Conant
• Mar 19-Apr 12: The Book of Matthew
ONGOING
The Center for Performing Arts
707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
www.sonoma.eduperfromingarts/perf/
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 1
3rd Annual Invitational Art Exhibit
10:30am-6pm, 707-829-8912
www.gratongallery.com, Graton Gallery, Graton
ONGOING
Winemaker Dinner Series
707-887-3300, $150
www.thefarmhouseinn.com
Farmhouse Restaurant, Forestville
• Feb 26: Copain Winery
• Mar 12: Hanzell
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
ONGOING
Winemaker Tasting
6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa
707-525-8466, www.winespectrum.com
• Feb 24: Saxon Brown Winery
• Mar 3: Benovia Winery
• Mar 10: Calera Winery
• Mar 17: Chasseur Wines
HH ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 3
HGTV Dream House Tours
9am-5pm, 707-537-3812, $20
Pick up tickets at Ledson Hotel, Sonoma
Benefits The Harmony Foundation for Children
HH 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
Sonoma Film Institute
707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
• Feb 26-27: Syndromes and a Century
• Mar 5-6, 8: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…
and Spring
• Mar 12-13, 15: Silent Comedies-Chaplin, Keaton
and Langdon!
• Mar 19: Queen Kelly
HH ONGOING
Cooking in the Vineyard –
Classes & Seminars
Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059
Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com
HH ONGOING
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm
707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp
ONGOING (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25
www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg
ONGOING (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola
11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20
Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled &
barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a
lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com
HH ONGOING WEEKENDS
Wine & Chocolate Pairings
10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale
www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389
$5 tasting fee covers the pairing!
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, 707-431-4310
www.hannawinery.com, $10pp
HH EVERY FRIDAY
Complimentary Wine Tasting
at Flamingo Hotel
5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille
features Sonoma County wines
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300
Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com

HH ONGOING
Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar
707-833-4134x5258 appt, www.chateaustjean.com
Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood
HH ONGOING
Cinq Cépages Component Tasting
707-833-4134x5258 appt, www.chateaustjean.com
Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood
HH ONGOING
Private VIP Wine Tasting
10:30am, 1 & 3pm, 707-833-4134x5258
www.chateaustjean.com, $25, 1 hour
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood
HH ONGOING
Box Lunch Program with Tour
707-833-4134x5258 appt, www.chateaustjean.com
Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood
HH ONGOING
Winery Tour & Tasting
888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
Ten person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HH ONGOING
Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Ten person minimum, 1 hour, $20
888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
HH ONGOING
Blending Seminar
888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
Ten person min, 24 max, 1.5 hours, $65
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
HH ONGOING
Aroma Workshop
888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
Ten person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
HH ONGOING
Guided Winery Tours
11am, 1 & 3pm, 707-996-7256
www.gloriaferrer.com, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma
HH ONGOING THROUGH MAY
Wine & Food Pairing
11am-4pm, 888-675-WINE(9463)
www.stfranciswinery.com, $30
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
HH ONGOING JUNE - OCTOBER
Wine & Charcuterie Pairing
11am-4pm, 888-675-WINE(9463)
www.stfranciswinery.com, $25
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
ONGOING MARCH 3-APRIL 30
Fine Art Exhibit at Charles Creek Vineyard
Tasting Room
New and recent works by Tatiana McWethy
Artist’s reception, March 6, 5-7pm, no charge
Sonoma, 707-935-3848, www.charlescreek.com
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 29
ArtQuest Exhibit
707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org
Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 5
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon & John
LeBaron Photography
707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org
Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa
HH ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH FEBRUARY
Estate Olive Oil Tasting & Pesto
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
707-833-2300, VJB Cellars, Kenwood
www.olivefestival.com, www.vjbcellars.com
HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Tour & Taste at The Olive Press
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
707-939-8900, www.theolivepress.com
The Olive Press, Sonoma, www.olivefestival.com
HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Olive Festival Martini
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
707-939-0713, www.amigoscantina.com
www.olivefestival.com
Amigos Grill & Cantina, Sonoma
HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Cellar Door Complimentary Tasting
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
707-938-4466, www.sonomacellardor.com
www.olivefestival.com
Cellar Door Tasting Room, Sonoma
HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Tasting Room Sampling
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
800-995-4740, www.viansa.com
www.olivefestival.com
Viansa Winery & Marketplace, Sonoma
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HH ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tasting
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
707-938-4064x124, www.brcohn.com
www.olivefestival.com, B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 1
Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets Its Maker
707-939-7862, wwwsvma.org
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma
HH FEBRUARY 26
Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines:
An Appetizing Seminar
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, $25
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256
FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 12
Art Show
707-793-2113, www.petalumaarts.org
Petaluma Public Library, Petaluma
HH FEBRUARY 27
17th Annual Crab Feed
5-9pm, 707-875-3652, www.innatthetides.com
The Tides Wharf Restaurant, Bodega Bay, $39.95
HH FEBRUARY 27
Book Signing Party with Pamela Lyles
Author of Da Cajun Critter Cookbook
1-4pm, 800-330-4064, www.brcohn.com
BR Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
HH FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 1
18th Annual Tattoos & Blues
11am-10pm, 530-842-6100
The Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa
FEBRUARY 28
The Sweetheart Ball
5:30pm-midnight, 707-573-3399x103, $195
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
FEBRUARY 28
Crab Cioppino Dinner
707-433-3579x109, $45/members, $60/guests
Seghesio Family Vineyards, Healdsburg
HH MARCH 1
Olive Curing Workshop
11am-1pm, free, B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
www.brcohn.com, RSVP, 800-330-4064
MARCH 1
The Jelly Roll Jazz Band
Live Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance, 1-5:30pm
www.tradjass.org, 707-538-7954
Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa
HH MARCH 4
Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé
Featuring Deerfield Ranch Winery
6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVP
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
HH MARCH 5
Classic Sparkling Wines & Cheese Combina-
tions: Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, $30
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256
HH MARCH 5, 20
Winemaker for a Day
11am-4pm, 707-528-WINE, www.prwinery.com, $150,
$125/members, Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa
HH MARCH 6, 13
Barrel Tasting Preview for Club Members
800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com
Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
HH MARCH 6-8, 13-15
Barrel Tasting Weekend
10am-5pm, Christopher Creek Winery, Healdsburg
www.christophercreek.com, 800-707-433-2001
MARCH 6-22
True West
707-523-4185, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre, Santa Rosa
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MARCH 7
Artiste Cinema Nights: My Fair Lady
6:30-9pm, 707-433-1920
www.artiste.com, $15/incl glass of wine & popcorn
Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Healdsburg
MARCH 7
4th Annual Mardi Gras Ball
& Dance Showcase
7-11:30pm, 707-529-2824, Monroe Hall, Santa Rosa
MARCH 7
6th Annual Crab & Fennel Fest
Russian River Valley Winegrowers
5:30pm, 707-521-2534, www.rrvw.org, $55
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Food, wine, silent auction, crab races & more!
MARCH 7-8
How the West Was Sung
Sonoma Valley Chorale
707-933-8391, www.sonomavalleychorale.org
Veterans Memorial Building, Sonoma
HH MARCH 7-8, 14-15
31st Annual Barrel Tasting
Russian River Wine Road, 11am-4pm, $30, $20/adv
800-723-6336, www.wineroad.com
Visit participating wineries!
HH MARCH 7-8, 14-15
Barrel Tasting Weekend
800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com
Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
HH MARCH 7-8, 14-15
Barrel Tasting Weekend
11am-4pm, $20/adv, $30, www.prwinery.com
707-528-WINE, Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa
HH MARCH 7-8, 14-15
Barrel Tasting Weekend
11am-4pm, 800-292-8339, www.quivirawine.com
Quivira Vineyards, Healdsburg
HH MARCH 7-8, 14-15
Barrel Tasting Weekend
11am-4pm, 800-501-8466, www.mazzocco.com
Mazzocco Vineyards, Healdsburg
MARCH 8
Winemaker Dinner:
Robert & Lori Mueller, Mueller Winery
6pm, 707-865-0565, $45, www.villageinn-ca.co
Village Inn Restaurant, Monte Rio
HH MARCH 12, 26
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
707-996-7256 , www.gloriaferrer.com, $25
MARCH 13-14
Fishing Tackle, Duck Decoy & Sporting
Collectible Show
707-888-7935, www.redsshow.com, $5
Santa Rosa Veterans Building, Santa Rosa
MARCH 13-14
Cyrus Dinners
6-10: 30pm, 800-888-7209x117, www.avvwine.com
$150, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Healdsburg
MARCH 14
Live Music Series: Twanna Turner & Bluetopia
5:30pm, 707-935-9511, www.bartpark.com
Bartholomew Park Winery, Sonoma
MARCH 14
Artiste Cinema Nights:
The Original King Kong
6:30-9pm, 707-433-1920, www.artiste.com
$15/incl glass of wine & popcorn
Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Healdsburg
MARCH 14-15
Tasting Room Grand Opening
11am-4pm, 707-433-4032, free
www.merriamvineyards.com
Merriam Vineyards, Healdsburg
Join them for their first barrel tasting!
MARCH 14
Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival
1-9pm, 707-829-8012, $27/adv, $32
Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol
MARCH 17
St. Patrick’s Day Tasting
2 for 1 tasting if you wear green! www.sbragia.com
707-473-2992, Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville
HH MARCH 19
Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines:
An Appetizing Seminar
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256, $25
HH MARCH 20
Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
Featuring Merryvale Vineyards
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
The Bay View Restaurant
Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay
HH MARCH 20
Dinner with the Winemaker of the Year
Club Member Event, 6:30-10pm, $150
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood
HH MARCH 21-22
19th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association
11am-4pm, 866-794-9463, $55
www.heartofsonomavalley.com
Visit 18 wineries for wine & food tasting!
HH MARCH 21-22
“Savor This Too” at Kaz Winery
Barrel tasting 2008 Petit Sirah, 2007 Sangiovese,
spicy meatballs … ports, red, white & blush!
Free with Savor Sonoma wine glass from
any year, otherwise $10. 10am-5pm, Kenwood
www.kazwinery.com, 877-833-2536
HH MARCH 21-22
Barrel Tasting Weekend – Savor Sonoma Valley MARCH 7
11am-4pm, $150, $125/members, www.prwinery.com
707-528-WINE, Paradise Ridge Winery, Kenwood
HH MARCH 21-22
Barrel Tasting Weekend – Back to the ’70s!
10am-5pm, Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood
www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258
HH MARCH 21-22
Barrel Tasting Weekend
888-675-9463, www.stfranciswinery.com
11am-4pm, St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
HH MARCH 21-22
Barrel Tasting Weekend
11am-4pm, Ledson Winery Tent, Kenwood
www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-833-2330
HH MARCH 21-22
Futures Release Party
Club Member Event, Ledson Winery Tent, Kenwood MARCH 14
6-9pm, www.ledosnwinery.com 707-833-2330
HH MARCH 22
Winemaker Dinner:
Oded Shakked, Longboard Vineyards
6pm, $45, 707-865-0565, www.villageinn-ca.com
www.longboardvineyards.com
Village Inn Restaurant, Monte Rio
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LAKE/MENDOCINO
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
• Mar 6: Eddie Money
• Mar 20: Jason Aldean
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 8
Legendary Prints of the Southwest
707-467-2836, www.gracehudsonmuseum.org
Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 2
Produced Locally Exhibit
707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com
Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 1
Ain’t Misbehavin’
707-884-1138, www.gualalaarts.org
Gualala Arts, Gualala
FEBRUARY 27 – APRIL 10
2009 International Wildlife Film Series
hmenasian@pacific.net, Ukiah Civic Center, Ukiah
FEBRUARY 28
16th Annual Winter Music Festival
707-263-0577, wwwlakecountyartscouncil.com
Soper-Reese Community Theatre, Lakeport
FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1
Winter Concert
Symphony of the Redwoods, $13-$16
707-964-0898, www.symphonyoftheredwoods.org
Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg
MARCH 5 – APRIL 12
1959 Pink Thunderbird
707-937-4477, www.MendocinoTheatre.org
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
MARCH 6
Meet the Winemaker:
Jed Steele, Steele Wines
6-9pm, 707-275-2244, www.bluewingsaloon.com
Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake
MARCH 6-7
Mendocino Stories & Music Series
The Return of Hit and Run
7:30-10pm, 707-937-1732, Hill House Inn, Mendocino
Caring for Camellias Workshop
9:30-11:30am, 707-964-4352
Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg
MARCH 7-8
Mendocino Whale Festival
866-GO-MENDO, 707-963-6303
Various events & locations in Mendocino
MARCH 8
Redwood Empire Lions
36th Annual Crab Feed
12-4pm, 707-463-2238, $25, $12.50/under 10
Fairgrounds, Ukiah
MARCH 10
Coastal Cuisine Cooking Class
11:30am-3pm, 800-479-7944
707-938-1919, $75, Albion River Inn, Albion
17th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Show
5-8pm, 707-995-9316, $20
Best Western El Grande Inn, Clearlake
MARCH 14
SIP! Mendocino’s Saturday Night Live
6-9pm, 707-744-8375, Downtown Hopland
MARCH 14
Growing Rhododendrons Workshop
9:30-11:30am, 707-964-4352
Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg
MARCH 18 – APRIL 11
Prelude to a Kiss
707-462-9226, www.ukiahplayerstheatre.org
Ukiah Players Theater, Ukiah
MARCH 21
The Space Race
8-11pm, 707-262-4121, $3
www.taylorobservatory.org
Taylor Observatory, Kelseyville

NORTH CENTRAL COAST
MARIN COUNTY
ONGOING
Marin Center in San Rafael
415-499-6800, www.marincenter.org
• Feb 27: Guitar Blues, Jorma Kaukonen, Robben
Ford & Ruthie Foster
• Feb 28: Cavalcade of Stars II,
Musical Extravaganza
• Mar 1, 3: Marin Symphony, Of Britain,
Bizet and Balanchine
• Mar 2, 5: Marin Speakers Series, Jeffrey Toobin
• Mar 4: In the Mood, A 1940s Review
• Mar 7: The 5 Browns
• Mar 7-8: Masque Unit Jr. Theatre, The
Emperor’s New Clothes
• Mar 9-10: Thomas & Friends,
A Circus Comes to Town
• Mar 14-15: Marin County Antique Show
ONGOING
2nd Annual International Film Festival
415-485-9648, www.marin.edu
College of Marin, Kentfield
• Feb 27: Italian Film Night
• Mar 6: French Film Night
• Mar 13: Chinese Film Night
SAN FRANCISCO
ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH MARCH
Weekly Crab Feed
11:45am-9pm, 415-351-5561, www.boudinbakery.com
$25, Bistro Boudin, San Francisco
MARCH 5
Pacific Orchid Exposition
415-665-2468, www.orchidsanfrancisco.org
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
MARCH 12-22
27th Annual San Francisco International
Asian American Film Festival
415-863-0814, www.asianamericanmedia.org
Various theaters in San Francisco
MARCH 14
157th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
415-675-9885, www.stpatricksdayparade.com
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
MARCH 14 – MAY 31
Five Themes Exhibit
www.sfmoma.org, San Francisco
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
MARCH 17
Cobb Sonoma Pinot Noir Dinner
With RoLa Cruz & Fritschen Releases
Ross Cobb, Winemaker, $180
Campton Place, San Francisco
415-955-5574, richard.dean@tajhotels.com
MARCH 21-22
Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting
Fort Mason, San Francisco
www.rhonerangers.org
MONTEREY BAY AREA
ONGOING
Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
831-620-2048, Carmel
• Feb 28: Tango First Century
• Mar 6-7: Smuin Ballet
• Mar 12: Danú
• Mar 15: A Kid’s Life
ONGOING
Live at Golden State Theatre
831-372-3800, Monterey
www.goldenstatetheatre.com
• Feb 26: Guitar Blues
• Feb 27: Big Night
• Feb 28: White Album Ensemble
• Mar 7: In the Mood
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ONGOING
Live Music at KRML Radio
The Eastwood Building, Carmel
www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432
•Mar 14: Carol Weisman Quartet
ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 29
Rain Forest Weekends
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton
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
6-8pm, 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
Bargetto Winery, Soquel
Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine!
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts
4-8pm, 831-649-6690, Monterey
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 SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Open for Tasting
11am-4pm, Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy
$10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members
www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197
ONGOING MARCH 8
Waiting for Lefty
831-624-1531, www.cetstaffplayers.org
Indoor Forest Theatre, Carmel
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 15
Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.
831-622-0100, www.pacrep.org
Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel
MARCH 5
Girls’ Night Out
7-9:30pm, 408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.com
Fortino Winery, Gilroy
Wine, appetizers, music & fun vendors!
MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26
Time for Wine
5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com
Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin
MARCH 6
Live Brazilian Music
831-582-4580, www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
CSU Monterey Bay, Seaside
MARCH 6-8
29th Annual Dixieland Monterey
888-349-6879, www.dixieland-monterey.com
MARCH 7-8
Monterey Wine Competition
831-385-3243, King City, www.salinsavalleyfair.com
MARCH 8
Colton Hall 158th Birthday
831-646-5640, www.monterey.org, Colton Hall
MARCH 13
Reception with Piero Antinori & Dinner
www.pebblebeach.com
Peppoli at The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
MARCH 14
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
7:30pm, 831-457-9693, www.scbaroque.org
University of California, Santa Cruz
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MARCH 15
20th Annual Great Taste of Pacific Grove
4-7pm, 831-642-4943, www.pacificgrove.org
Grand Ballroom, Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
SOUTH BAY
ONGOING
Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center
408-961-5858, Saratoga
www.montalvoarts.org
• Mar 5: The Bad Plus
FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 1
Hidden Talents – An Evening of Premieres
Ballet San Jose, Center for the Performing Arts
408-288-2800, www.balletsanjose.org
HH FEBRUARY 29
Open That Bottle Night
408-867-7116, www.cgv.com
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Saratoga
MARCH 9
Robert Mondavi Tribute Dinner
6:30pm, 408-779-7755, $110, RSVP
DVineJazzandWine@gmail.com
D’Vine Jazz & Wine, Morgan Hill
ALAMEDA COUNTY
FEBRUARY 25
Educational Seminar: To Age or Not to Age –
when will that bottle be ready?
6:30-8:30pm, 510-995-4100, $40, $35/members
www.rosenblumcellars.com
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda
MARCH 14
Drum Call
510-733-1077, www.diamanocoura.org
Berkeley Community Theater, Berkeley
MARCH 18
Educational Seminar: Food & Wine Pairing
Basics – Cocktail party classics
6:30-8:30pm, 510-995-4100, $40, $35/members
www.rosenblumcellars.com
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
ONGOING
Sierra Railroad
209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com
• Feb 27: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
• Feb 28: Sunset Dinner Train
• Mar 6, 13, 27: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
• Mar 7, 21, 28: Sunset Dinner Train
• Mar 15: Rail Fan Trip
• Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day
• Mar 22: Sunday Brunch
FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1
Almond Blossom Festival
209-599-7519, www.riponchamber.org
Mistlin Sports Park, Ripon
MARCH 6-8
Stanislaus County Home & Garden Show
209-941-1880, $5, under 12/free
www.metroexpositions.com
Centre Plaza, Modesto
MARCH 15
Capay Valley Almond Festival
7am-4pm, various locations in Capay Valley
www.espartochamber.com, 530-787-3242
LIVERMORE
HH EVERY FRIDAY
Wine Dinners at Café Garré
Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine with
locally grown & produced ingredients.
Garré Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm
925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
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ONGOING WEEKENDS
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
1 & 3pm, $20, Wente Vineyards, Livermore, RSVP
www.wentevineyards.com/caves, 925-456-2405,
ONGOING
Bankhead Theatre
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org
• Feb 28: Livermore’s Got Talent
• Mar 1: Red Grammer
• Mar 5: Innovation
• Mar 6-7: The Vagina Monologues
• Mar 7: Alexander Ghindin, Piano
• Mar 13: Craig Chaquico
• Mar 14-15, 20-22: The Marriage of Figaro
• Mar 16: Jil Aigrot
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Fridays at Fenestra
Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm
925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com
ONGOING
Thursday Night Music & Dinner
6-9pm, 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, $125/couple
ONGOING
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Wente Vineyards, $20, $15/wine club members
1 & 3pm, www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2405
EVERY SUNDAY
Sunset Suppers
4:30-5:30pm, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2450
FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 31 (MON-THUR)
Play a Round of & Next Round is on Wente
925-456-2482, www.wentevineyards.com
The Course at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
MARCH 14
Roger Kardinal Plays Music to Sip Wine By…
12-5pm, 510-582-9900, www.chouinard.com, $10
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley
HH MARCH 17
St. Patrick’s Day at Café Garré
11:30am-2:30pm, 925-371-8200
www.garrewinery.com, Garré Winery, Livermore
HH MARCH 18
Food & Wine Pairing Class
6-8pm, $40, Garré Winery, Livermore
925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
925-373-5700, www.larpd.dst.ca.us
HH MARCH 27
Murder Mystery Dinner: Weddings Are Murder
7-10pm, 925-371-8200, $65, www.garrewinery.com ONGIONG THROUGH MARCH 14
Garré Winery, Livermore
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS
MARCH 1
ONGOING
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
209-984-3953, Jamestown, www.railtown1897.org
MARCH 1-3
Ahwahnee Heritage Holidays
801-559-4949, www.yosemitepark.com/heritage
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite
MARCH 7
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
6pm, Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Area, Kirkwood
$25, $5/rental , 209-258-7248, www.kirkwood.com
MARCH 13-15
Sonora Celtic Faire
800-350-1814, ww.sonoracelticfaire.com
Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora
MARCH 13-15
Mariposa Storytelling Festival
209-966-3155, www.arts-mariposa.org
Various locations in Mariposa
EL DORADO COUNTY MARCH 7
Dinner with Class: Entertaining in Small
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Bites, More Elegant Appetizers
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
6-8:30pm, 209-245-FOOD, $50
11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members
Amador Vintage Market Wine Bar, Plymouth
530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com
Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff MARCH 14-15
wine educator! Winery By the Creek, Fair Play 37th Annual Dandelion Days
8am-5pm, www.jacksonlions.org
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Downtown Jackson
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon
530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com CALAVERAS COUNTY
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
FEBRUARY 26 Wines of the World Education Tastings
Sierra At Tahoe Wine Tasting 5:30pm, 209-736-2949, $15pp
1-11pm, 800-655-2634, www.boegerwinery.com Murphys Hotel, Murphys
Sierra At Tahoe, Twin Bridges No reservations required, everyone welcome!
FEBRUARY 27 FEBRUARY 27-28, MARCH 1, 6-8
Girls’ Night Out! Escanaba in da Moonlight
6-9pm, free, David Girard Vineyards, Placerville Murphys Creek Theatre, 209-728-8842
530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com Black Bart Playhouse, Murphys
MARCH 2 FEBRUARY 27-28, MARCH 6-7, 13-14
Experience Argentina Showdown at Lola’s Saloon Melodrama
8am-11pm, Boeger Winery, Placerville 7pm, 209-772-1000, 209-772-0591, Valley Springs
www.boegerwinery.com, 800-655-2634
MARCH 7
MARCH 5 Calaveras Winegrape & Gourmet
David Girard Vineyards’ Winemaker Dinner 1-5pm, 209-728-9467, www.calaveraswines.org
6:30-9:30pm, 916-772-3900, RSVP, $65 Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp
www.davidgirardvineyards.com, Toast, Granite Bay
MARCH 7-8
MARCH 7 12th Annual Spring Obsession
Amuse Bouche 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
Join Chef John Sanders, Old Towne Grill, 12:30pm Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
Free, 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com Art, daffodils, food & wine!
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville
MARCH 8
MARCH 8 Ovations Performing Arts Series
Wedding Workshop Raices de mi Tierra, Mexican Folkloric Dance
12:30-4pm, 530-295-1833, RSVP 209-296-5495, www.calaverasarts.org, Angels Camp
www.davidgirardvineyards.com
MARCH 13
MARCH 14-15 Silent Movie Night:
Bring Out the Irish In You Charlie Chaplin Film Fest
12-5pm, 530-621-0175, www.lavacap.com, $5 Silent Shorts of the 1920’s
Lava Cap Winery, Placerville 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm movie, $20
209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
AMADOR COUNTY
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
ONGOING
MARCH 14
Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market
Art Spirit 2009 High School Art Reception
10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3
2-4pm, www.calaverasarts.org
C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards
Arts Council, San Andreas
209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com
MARCH 14
ONGOING
Murphys Art Walk
Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via d’Oro
4-7pm, www.gocalaveras.com
6-8pm, 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek
Downtown Murphys
www.cafeviadoro.com, 209 267-0535
MARCH 14 – APRIL 27
Art Spirit 2009 High School Art Show
The Odd Couple
www.calaverasarts.org
Main Street Theatre Works, Jackson Rancheria Hotel
Arts Council, San Andreas
Dinner Theatre, 209-267-5680, www.mstw.org
MARCH 15
Mother Lode Bridal Faire
Mother Lode Friends of Music Concert
11am-4pm, 209-736-2580
2pm, 209-293-4227
Calaveras Fairgrounds, Angels Camp
Church of the Nazarene, Sutter Creek
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Sacramento River Train Quietude: Paintings of the High Sierras
MARCH 7 ONGOING
800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
Foothills Celebration Chico Performances
1-4pm, 530-272-8315, www.historicgrassvalley.com •Feb 27-28: Dinner Train Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
•Mar 7, 21: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 530-898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com
Downtown Grass Valley California State University, Chico MARCH 7
•Mar 14, 20, 28: Dinner Train
MARCH 14-15 •Mar 15, 29: Sunday Brunch •Mar 1: Oh Mr. Sousa! Opening Reception & Art Talk
Spring Release Party •Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day Lunch •Mar 6-8: Keeping Dance Alive! Going to the Source: High Country Pack Trips by
12-5pm, 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com •Mar 11: Elizabeth Kolbert Charles Muench
Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1 1pm, 209-368-5123, $225
•Mar 13: Ailey II
Camellia Show www.KnowltonGallery.com, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
SACRAMENTO VALLEY 916-447-1969, 916-264-5181, free
ONGOING Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento LODI/WOODBRIDGE MARCH 14
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts St. Patrick’s Day 5K Fun Run & Festival
SOLANO COUNTY ONG0ING 10am-2pm, 209-464-5246
866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org, U.C. Davis
•Feb 28: Rita Sahai MARCH 1 Hutchins Street Square Downtown Stockton
•Mar 1: Angela Hewitt The Fantasticks 209-333-6782, Lodi HH MARCH 21-22
•Mar 3-7: Nnenna Freelon Quartet 707-649-2787, $16-$23, Vallejo Musical Theatre, Vallejo www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com 49th Annual Art Spring Show
•Mar 4: Guitar Blues MARCH 13-15 •Mar 5: In the Mood Lodi Community Art Center
•Mar 8: Lara Downes Family Concert Rakkasah Belly Dance Festival •Mar 10: Lodi Community Concert Series 209-365-8139, www.woodbridgewinery.com
•Mar 8: Mendelssohn’s Elijah 510-724-0214, Solano Fairgrounds, Vallejo •Mar 13: Smooth Jazz Series Woodbridge Winery, Acampo
•Mar 10: Danú and Dervish •Mar 20: Patrick McManus Comedy: A Fine &
MARCH 14 HH MARCH 27-28
•Mar 11: University Concert Band, Winds of Spring Pleasant Misery staring Tim Behrens
Vallejo Symphony Concert Spring Wine Show
•Mar 13: Grupo Corpo
8pm, 707-643-4441, Hogan High School, Vallejo MARCH 1 6-9pm, 209-369-2771, $25/adv, $30
•Mar 14: Academy of Ancient Music
•Mar 15: Vienna Boys Choir MARCH 14-15 Chinese New Year Festival www.grapefestival.com
•Mar 15: Empyrean Ensemble, Hot Off the Press Gem Show 10am-2pm, 209-478-8754 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi
•Mar 16: Ladysmith Black Mombazo 9:30am-5:30pm, 707-642-8754, Solano Fairgrounds Stockton Civic Memorial Auditorium, Stockton Over 50 wineries, hors d’oeuvres & live music!

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MARTIN RAY WINERY
by Frances Rivetti
A
fter a January of record-breaking temper-
atures, blue skies and seemingly endless
sunny days, Russian River winemakers
had been praying for the slightest sign of
precipitation to ease the season’s perilous lack
of rainfall.
So February’s early storms came in like a gift
from the winemaking gods, at least temporarily
saturating the region’s dry, rolling vineyards with
a wash of restorative rain, falling from the
heavens in a torrent of seasonal relief far more
typical for the popular Russian River appellation.
It was this scenic and specific, winter-wet
terroir that first attracted the region’s pioneering
winemaker families to settle the lush and verdant
area of gently undulating fruit orchards, estab-
lishing substantial acreage of cool climate vines
and vast, redwood production facilities for the
provision of wine to the greater continental US.
Turning a rain-slicked country corner off the
bustling Guerneville Road towards Graton onto
rural West Santa Rosa’s Laguna Road and the
legacy of the legendary Martini winemaking
family soon dominates the winter’s landscape.
Owned and operated by Martin Ray Winery
since 2003, a striking restoration of an iconic
and enormous, vintage well-fed water tank
welcomes weary, winter wine-road travelers with
an old-time open invitation of tasting room
refuge in the midst of the late morning’s rain.
There is an undeniable sense of the storied
past echoing throughout the grounds and lofty,
old and remodeled warehouse spaces of Martin
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Ray Winery, from the original Italian-laborers’
bunk-house, turned cozy, intimate tasting room,
to the relics of historic horse-drawn tram tracks
and an awe-inspiring collection of the former
Martini estate’s original early 1900s old-growth
redwood tanks.
For this is the oldest continuously operated
winery in Sonoma County. A claim to fame most
significantly attributable to the entrepreneurial
tenacity of original Italian patriarch Elmer
Martini who negotiated Prohibition Era provi-
sion of Jewish sacramental wines procured
specifically by rabbis on the East Coast.
Entire redwood barrels of wine were shipped
to the East Coast and bottled on-site in Jewish
sacramental wine facilities.
Although the winery’s rich and evocative
history is a compelling element of discovery
within the lauded Russian River appellation, it is
the legacy of present-day namesake and another
wine giant, Martin Ray that has elevated the
historic site into the thriving enterprise it is today.
Owner Courtney Benham was walking
through an old warehouse in San Jose when he
stumbled upon a long-forgotten treasure of
vintage library wines made by wine pioneer of
the 1930s to 1970s, Martin Ray.
Ray had risen to fame in California wine-
making circles for fashioning his wines after the
great French vintages of the Cote d’Or and the
first growth of Bordeaux. In his decision to re-
establish the great Martin Ray brand, Benham
meticulously explored the history of Ray’s wines
for common threads and stylistically distin-
guishable components to inspire a new genera-
tion of wines.
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Benham was quickly converted to what
many considered the ‘Father’ of California fine
wines’ no-compromise approach to premium
hillside vines and intuitive winemaking:
“Martin Ray believed that mountain soil was
much better for producing more intense,
flavorful and distinctive wine grapes,” explained
Director of Direct Sales and Marketing and
spokesperson for Martin Ray Winery, Tiffany
Garcia. “Today’s wines are based on that fine-
honored approach.”
Mountain grapes continue to be the source of
Martin Ray’s contemporary wines, including
vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains and
Napa Valley’s Diamond Mountain, Sonoma
Mountain and the hillsides of the Russian River
Valley.
Winemaker Bryan Davison is the success
behind today’s Martin Ray wines. Davison’s intu-
itive skills and talents as a winemaker start with
the sourcing of premium mountain fruit,
embracing a fundamental winemaking tech-
nique of blending only the very best compo-
nents in a perfect environment for the wine’s
essence to unfold naturally.
An extensive winemaking experience posi-
tioned Davison at an ideal vantage point for
supervising Martin Ray Winery’s fast-growing
custom crush and barrel storage facility.
Amidst the vintage redwood tanks and vast
empty relics of concrete fermentation tanks of
yet another bygone era, glistening high-end
technology has dramatically transformed the
winery’s vast, historic production facility.
“Because of our custom crush, harvest season
starts in the middle of August and runs full
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throttle through late October,” said

Garcia. “We are enormously proud
of the innovations and improve-
ments of the past few years and will
continue to introduce sweeping
new renovations into the future.”
Visitors seeking out Martin Ray
Winery find its charming location a
lure. For just down the road
beckons the tiny hamlet of Graton
with its world-renowned Under-
wood Bistro, antiquities and an
enticing selection of nearby B&Bs.
“Keeping an eye on upmarket
national retail and boutique wine
store placement, we’ve resisted
mainstream supermarket sales for
our Martin Ray Wines,” said Garcia,
whose hearty, new one liter, food-
friendly “Red” jug wine has caused
quite a stir in national sales. A
blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot
and Cabernet Sauvignon, this
affordable, quaffable wine is
bursting with fruit and fills a void in
the market with its chic, stylish,
$15 screw-topped jug.
Two favorites in the tasting room
are the light and fruity 2007 Ange-
line Pinot Noir (75% Sonoma
County, 25% Mendocino County),
which retails for around $16, and
Martin Ray’s 2009 San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition silver
medal winning 2006 Russian River
Chardonnay ($20).
Members of the Martin Ray
Winery Legacy Club enjoy the
winery’s Martin Ray, Angeline and
Courtney Benham wines shipped
directly to their homes, with an
opportunity to taste and purchase
pre-release and limited production
wines.
Martin Ray Winery varietals
include Chardonnay, Sauvignon
Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot,
Zinfandel, Syrah and Cabernet
Sauvignon. The winery is located at
2191 Laguna Road in Santa Rosa.
For more information, call (707)
823-2404 or visit the website
at www.martinraywinery. Winter
tasting room hours through March
31, Thursday through Monday
11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Winemaker Profile: Simi Winery
by Frances Rivetti
STEVE REEDER
I
nternationally recognized winemaker
Steve Reeder counts his blessings to be
living and working in the heart of incom-
parable Alexander Valley. Having lived in
numerous states across the U.S and its eastern
seaboard, as well as in France, England and
Germany, Reeder’s frequent bi-coastal busi-
ness trips make coming home to Sonoma
County wine country all the sweeter.
“My first job in the wine industry back in
1978 was right here in the Alexander Valley,”
says Reeder, Winemaker and General
Manager of Simi Winery since 2003. “I knew
then that I had found my home.”
“Where else on this earth do we have such
incredible diversity?” he asks. “From Sonoma
County’s organic green apples to fresh
Dungeness crab from the sea, a region of
rolling vines from which I can go from skiing
to body surfing in a few short hours. Where
ever I have been in the world, never once did
I not say that I wanted to go home.”
A third-generation Californian, with a
22
degree in Fermentation Sciences from the
University of California at Davis, Reeder is
quick to admit his belief that there are no
secrets to great winemaking.
“It’s all in the details,” he says, taking pride
in the fact that he has always been willing to
share these details. “A meticulous approach
to the way that we grow and buy premium
grapes, upgrading the vineyards, new barrels,
quality, flavor, oak. These are the details of
making great wine.”
As a winemaker who has accomplished
securing the number one and two spots on
Wine Spectator’s prestigious Top 100 Wines
of the Year list in 1999 and 2002 respectively
in his former post for Chateau St. Jean’s
proprietary Bordeaux-varietal blend, Reeder
is remarkably low-key in his self-promotion
within the industry.
“I consider myself a humble guy whose
number one priority as winemaker for one of
the great wineries of Sonoma County is to
encourage continued growth in vineyard
quality.” By developing new thought patterns
on root stock, clones, row orientation and
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precisely how best to grow grapes, Reeder
strives to directly support employees and
help them to develop their own winemaking
careers.
“I like to keep it simple,” says Reeder,
whose absolute favorite season in the vineyard
starts two weeks before harvest. “It is then that
I am able to shed my General Manager duties
and become one hundred percent winemaker
from sunrise to one in the morning.”
Reeder loves nothing more than walking
the vineyards of Sonoma County, tasting fruit
and deciding when to pick. “Scheduling
every last load, it’s a glorious time. Nirvana
for around two whole months,” says Reeder,
whose outstanding wines include Russian
River and Sonoma County Chardonnays,
three distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon
vintages, Sonoma County Merlot and Sauvi-
gnon Blanc.
Visit Simi Winery at 16275 Healdsburg
Avenue in Healdsburg. The Visitor Center is
open 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily. For more infor-
mation, call (707) 473-3232 or visit the
website at simiwinery.com.
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Spring is in Bloom at Ferrari-Carano

Spring is in full bloom at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery for
their annual Taste of Spring food and wine pairing extravaganza,
Sunday, April 5, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features new
vintages of Ferrari-Carano’s award-winning wines paired with winery
owner Rhonda Carano’s favorite recipes.
Nestled in Dry Creek Valley, Ferrari-Carano is known for their
world-class wines as well as their magnificent gardens, and every day
in spring is the perfect time to visit. Sip newly released wines while
enjoying thousands of tulips, daffodils, flowering trees and other awe-
inspiring flora in full bloom.
Guests at the Taste of Spring event will tour through Ferrari-
Carano’s Tank Room, Barrel Room, Underground Cellar and
Enoteca, tasting wines and nibbling on small bites along the way.
Featured wines will include Ferrari-Carano’s new mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon brand, PreVail, and favorites such as the
Sonoma County 2008 Fume Blanc, Alexander Valley 2007 surrounding mountains and the stunning villa fountain pavilion.
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and a Across the room is the temperature-controlled, vaulted Library Wine
dessert wine, the Russian River Valley 2006 Eldorado Gold, to name Cellar which showcases Ferrari-Carano’s past vintages and large
a few. Reservations for Taste of Spring are recommended. Admission format bottle wines. Visitors may enjoy a sampling of Classic Collec-
is $25, which includes a souvenir wine glass and guests must be over tion and Villa Fiore wines in the wine shop, or head downstairs to the
21 to attend. Tickets may be purchased by calling the winery, (707) Enoteca to sample selections from Ferrari-Carano’s new single-vine-
433-6700, 1-800-831-0381, or by visiting the events page of the yard Russian River Valley white wines, collector red wines including
website, www.ferrari-carano.com. PreVail, the winery’s newest red wine brand and dessert late-harvest
Guests visiting Ferrari-Carano may choose to peruse Villa Fiore wines.
(House of Flowers), the winery’s magnificent hospitality wine center A limestone staircase descends to the Enoteca wine tasting bar and
and gift shop, which features an array of colorful Italian tableware, to the stunning, underground double-vaulted wine cellar filled with
linens, collectibles, new spring clothing, gourmet food items and resting wine. The Enoteca, designed by Rhonda Carano, features a 37-
more. Upon entering, guests immediately feel the warm Italian foot barrel-shaped tasting bar with a black Galaxy granite top, a
ambiance of this elegant tasting room. The dramatic, curved dramatic, glass enclosed wine bottle cellar running the length of the
mahogany and black granite tasting bar with its backdrop of large, bar and tasting tables with chairs for guest to relax and indulge in
arched windows overlooks Ferrari-Carano’s estate vineyard, the Ferrari-Carano’s reserve wines.

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For a more in-depth wine tasting experience, personalized private

tasting programs are available by appointment that highlight the many
nuances of wine in a fun and informative style. Programs are hosted
by an experienced wine educator and include The Enthusiast, which
walks guests through an in-depth tasting of five wines of their choice
and is tailored to cover any wine-related topics about which partici-
pants have always wanted to know; Scentiments provides an opportu-
nity for participants to test their “smell memory” and identifying
particular aromas in wines; The Chardonnay and Cabernet Tastings
includes four wines each paired with local artisan cheeses and/or dried
fruit and chocolates and an in-depth look into the winemaking
process, growing regions and oak aging; and the PreVail Tasting gives
guests a glimpse of the history and creation of Ferrari-Carano’s newest
brand served up with a array of appetizers, fruits and cheeses.
After tasting top-rated wines, guests may head outside to stroll
through Ferrari-Carano’s spectacular five acres of gardens designed by
gardener extraordinaire Rhonda Carano and Head Gardener Pat Patin.
A self-guided tour takes visitors down a meandering path and foot
bridges along a rippling stream captured at both ends by waterfalls
that flow into fish-filled ponds. Bronze sculptures by world-renowned
artists and two rare Portuguese cork trees dot the landscape. The over
2000 species of trees and shrubs are marked with identification tags,
making this self-guided tour informative as well as breathtaking.
Ferrari-Carano is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winery
tours are offered daily at 10 a.m., by appointment only, and reser-
vations may be made by calling the Hospitality Department, (707)
433-6700. Private tastings are by appointment only, and reserva-
tions may be made by calling Jackie Denier, (707) 433-6700, or
jackied@fcwinery.com. Visit www.ferrari-carano.com for additional
information.

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 P erfect P airs by Frances Rivetti
LONG MEADOW RANCH OAK ROASTED FILET MIGNON
Casa Nuestra Cabernet Franc WITH BALE GRIST MILL SOFT POLENTA WITH GREEN
Paired with Filet Mignon, Soft PEPPERCORN, CASA NUESTRA CABERNET FRANC
Polenta and Golden Chanterelles SAUCE AND GOLDEN CHANTERELLES
Casa Nuestra means quite simply “Our House” and fruit from the • 5 pounds center cut beef tenderloin Serves 6
winery’s organic vineyards reflects the inviting warmth and tranquility • Oak barrel firewood
of the Silverado Trail. Handcrafting 2,000 cases of award-winning,
FOR THE CABERNET FRANC SAUCE
original farmstead wines keeps the small and intimate Casa Nuestra
• 3 cups thick veal stock
winery team in touch with their roots and their taste for natural meats
• 1 cup Casa Nuestra Cabernet Franc
and fresh, local produce.
• 1/2 cup cognac or brandy
As friends and neighbors of the nearby Silverado Brewing
• 1/4 cup of green peppercorn
Company, the familiar faces of small family-owned Casa Nuestra are
• 1 tablespoon shallots
the everyday connoisseurs of Chef Bernardo Ayala’s popular and
hearty food and wine pairing concoctions.
FOR THE CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS
Taking Casa Nuestra’s estate bottled, fragrant Cabernet Franc 2006,
• 2 pounds clean chanterelles
Silverado Brewing Company’s Chef Ayala has created an unforgettable • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
oak roasted filet mignon dish to enrapture the most ardent of meat • 1 teaspoon grape seed oil
and red wine lovers. • 1 ounce chicken stock
Seared over a flaming Long Meadow Ranch oak fire to seal in • Salt and pepper to taste
maximum flavor, Chef Ayala’s select filet mignon is a magnificent sight
to behold when drizzled with his custom Casa Nuestra Cabernet FOR THE POLENTA
Franc sauce. • 2 cups Bale Grist Mill Soft Polenta
Soft, fluffy, fresh milled Bale Mill polenta makes for a magical part- • 8 cups chicken stock (Rocky Range)
nership with golden chanterelle mushrooms – Chef’s first choice for • 1/2 cup grated Dry Sonoma Jack Cheese
their spicy edge and worthy reputation as “Queen of the Forest.” In • Salt and pepper to taste
fact, the wild chanterelle mushroom cannot be cultivated, adding to
its allure and natural sturdiness when served alongside a bed of Heat oven to 400°. Set a chunk of red oak, bark side down, on center fire underneath grill.
steaming polenta. When coals are ready for cooking, sear beef on all sides until brown. Bake beef in oven
Former attorney and patriarch of Casa Nuestra Winery, Gene for approximately 20 minutes until medium rare.
Kirkham considers himself a “happy farmer.” No wonder with house To make the Casa Nuestra Cabernet Franc Sauce reduce the cognac/brandy with shallots
wines such as this award-winning ’06 Cabernet Franc. Fragrant with to 2 tablespoons in a skillet over high heat. Add veal stock
hints of spice, mint and ripened berries, the wine has a long, and reduce to 15%. Add peppercorn.
languishing mouth finish that reveals itself in its fullest glory when Clean chanterelles. Saute with garlic in grapeseed oil.
served alongside Chef Ayala’s oak roasted filet mignon. Add chicken stock. Set aside. Bring chicken stock to a boil
Pleasingly compact, and historic, Casa Nuestra Winery specializes in a saucepan over medium/high heat. Add polenta and
in rare varietals and unique blends all grown in the solar powered cook for 50 minutes over a low heat, stirring frequently
estate’s organic vineyards. With 12 wines mostly sold through the Casa (a good opportunity to finish off the remains of the first
Nuestra Wine Club, online or in the winery’s tasting room at 3451 bottle of Cab Franc opened for the sauce). Add the
Silverado Trail North in the Napa Valley, a trip to the tasting room grated Sonoma Jack cheese and salt and pepper to
might well tie in nicely with a bite to eat at the nearby Silverado taste.
Brewing Company. Pick up a pairing tip or two from Chef Ayala before Serve the filet mignon with polenta and chanterelles
heading home with an exclusive supply of Casa Nuestra’s Cabernet garnished with 3 ounces of micro-greens tossed in a
Franc. tablespoon of extra virgin oil.
Infuse your own late winter gatherings with the Kirkham’s Casa
Nuesta wines and an unforgettable filet mignon dinner reflective of the
earthy essence of the Northern Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail.

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Taste the Future at Russian River Wine Road’s Barrel Tasting
Members of the Wine Road would like to
welcome you to their wineries and lodgings
for an exciting weekend of wine tasting
March 7-8 or 14-15. This is your chance to
sample wines from the barrel, talk to wine-
makers and explore the beautiful Alexander,
Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.
Barrel tasting is not a food or themed
event. It’s all about the wine...many wineries
offer “futures” on their barrel samples. This is
a chance to purchase wine now, often at a
discount, then come back to the winery when
the wine is bottled, typically 12-18 months
from now. Many wines are so limited, buying
futures is your only chance to purchase them.
When making plans for Barrel Tasting,
please be aware that large full-size buses (36
passenger or more) will not be allowed at this
event. These wineries cannot handle a group
of 30-60 people arriving at the same time. To
be responsible hosts, to provide an experi-
ence worth remembering, and to adequately
describe the variety of wines being poured,
smaller groups of people are ideal.
Wineries will not have advance tickets to
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sell, advance tickets will only be sold online. Barrel Tasting on Friday. After March 1,
Tickets are $20 good for one weekend tickets will be sold at the door of any partici-
only. They are good for Friday, Saturday and pating winery for $30. For tickets or more
Sunday at any winery that indicates they are information, visit www.wineroad.com.
Wilson Winery & Mazzocco Winery Proudly
Sponsor the Mr. Healdsburg Pageant 2009
Be delighted at this the year’s loony, all-male parody of beauty
contests at the the sixth Mr. Healdsburg Pageant, held February
28 at the Raven Performing Arts Theatre in Healdsburg.
Everyone’s favorite spoof on beauty pageants will include all
the usual categories: beachwear, formalwear, talent and inter-
view. Plan on a long, rowdy evening of questionable entertain-
ment. This event has become one of the largest fund-raising
events of the year, and a wildly popular one at that! Tickets sell
out quickly, so buy them early. Tickets are available by cash or
check only at Copperfields Books in Healdsburg or contact the
Raven Performing Arts Theater at (707) 433-6335, or on the
website website at www.raventheater.org. General admission is
$25 in advance, $30 at the door. Ages 21+ only to this not-so-
traditional beauty contest! Show time is at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Sponsored by
Wilson and Mazzocco wineries, Healdsburg.
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s hot this week
Big Deal
The 31st Annual Russian River Wine
Road Barrel Tasting Weekend is so in-
demand it now takes place over two week-
ends. With more than 100 Russian River,
Alexander Valley and Dry Creek wineries
opening their cellars, on the weekends of
March 7th and 14th, wine lovers have the
opportunity to sample wines directly from the
barrel, and in many cases be able to purchase
futures if you like what you’re tasting.
Purchase futures now, usually at a great
discount, then come back 12 to 18 months
later when the wine is bottled and ready for
release. Often these wines are so limited that
the only way to get them is by purchasing
futures. Advance tickets can be purchased
online for $20 per person (per weekend) at
www.wineroad.com or by calling 1-800-723-
6336. You can also purchase a glass and
wristband for $30 at the door from the first
winery you visit.
Tasting Tips
A great way to kick off Barrel Tasting
Weekend! On March 6th, head to Healdsburg
as Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth, Wine
Director at the legendary Farmhouse Inn,
will lead guests through a deductive (blind)
tasting of specially selected wines that repre-
sent different characteristics such as acidity,
tannin, oak, finish and much more.
Following the methodology of a formal
sommelier wine tasting, you’ll learn to taste
like a professional, identifying each wine by
sight, aroma and palate. You’ll learn about the
characteristics of old world (Europe) versus
new world (everywhere else) wines and you’ll
enhance your own tasting ability and learn to
trust your palate as you discover the attrib-
utes that suit you best. Cost is $60 per
person. Advanced registration only at
www.relishculinary.com or (707) 431-9999.
Crab Crazy
Tickets are on sale now for the 6th Annual
Russian River Valley Winegrowers Crab &
Fennel Fest on Saturday, March 7th at the
Sonoma County Fairgrounds Hall of Flowers
in Santa Rosa. Held in conjunction with the
first weekend of the Wine Road Barrel
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Tasting, the Crab & Fennel Fest gives you a
chance to roll up your shirt sleeves, crack
fresh Dungeness crab, enjoy Russian River
Valley wine and experience culinary creations
of fennel made by some of the area’s best local
chefs. Of course, there’s no better match for
Dungeness crab than Russian River Valley
Chardonnay. With the fishing grounds of the
Pacific Ocean only a short twenty miles from
the heart of the Russian River Valley, we have
at our fingertips the best ingredients from the
sea, the field and the vineyard. In early
March, we begin to see the bright green
shoots of wild fennel bordering vineyards,
streets, gardens and backyards. In fact, it’s an
herb so pervasive that many of our grape
growers consider it more of a pain than a culi-
nary ingredient! The soft, slightly anise flavor
of “common” fennel is a perfect match for the
sweetness of our indigenous crustacean and
just happens to go very well with both
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Pinot
Gris. In addition to the great food and wine,
the evening also includes a Vineyard Desig-
nated Tasting where you can meet the wine-
makers and growers behind these special
wines ($25 gets you three 2 ounce tastes and
a Riedel logo glass). Also, back by popular
demand are the spirited and fun-loving
hermit crab races and of course a silent
auction of unique wines, overnight stays and
culinary experiences. Tickets for this special
evening of wine, food and festivities are $55
per person and include two glasses of Russian
River Valley wine. Reserved tables for eight
are also available. Advanced ticket purchase is
required and you must be 21 to attend. This
event will sell out so order your tickets now.
To participate, call (707) 523-3728 or visit
www.rrvw.org
Hot Tickets
Calistoga marks its seventh year for the
signature spring party in this charming, walk-
able downtown gathering. Upvalley streets
will be filled with live music including
popular Bay Area performers as Alvon
Johnson, Dick Conte and the Susan Sutton
Trio. Fine wineries such like Sterling, Twomey
and Tudal will be pouring in local shops and
restaurants. In addition to a tasty variety of
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cool jazz sounds and scores of delicious local
wines, Mustard, Mud & Music offers those
unfamiliar with upvalley wine scene, the
perfect opportunity to discover a distinctively
hip destination complete with one-of-a-kind
boutiques, world-class restaurants and
relaxing spas. Jazz Packs for the March 7th
and 8th event can be purchased at a bargain
price of only $20 (including logo glass and
three tasting tickets) or $35 for a Weekend
Pass (logo glass and six tasting tickets). Visit
www.calistogavisitors.com or call (707) 942-
6333.
Upcoming
• One the most popular gatherings of the
Napa Valley Mustard Festival is The
Marketplace - A Signature Event for
Connoisseurs. This year’s event is sched-
uled for the weekend of March 14th and
15th, and celebrates the season with a
palette of mustards from around the
world, delicious foods and, naturally, some
of the planet’s best wines. Marketplace
provides wine and food lovers the oppor-
tunity to explore the best of Napa Valley
during the most beautiful time of year in
wine country. Cost is $35 in advance, $40
at the door. To attend, call (707) 938-1133
or visit www.mustardfestival.org.
• “Real Wine Country” continues its annual
spring celebration of premium wine tasting
during Savor Sonoma Valley - A Barrel
Tasting & Culinary Experience. Now in
its 19th year, the March 21st and 22nd
gathering stars over 15 boutique wineries
with each showcasing 2008 vintage wines
straight from the barrel. Sample new
releases and award-winning wines paired
perfectly with delicious culinary creations
prepared by talented local chefs and
restaurants. Meet winemakers, mingle with
wine lovers behind-the-scenes, peruse art
from local artists and listen to live music.
Tickets are only $55 per person for a
Weekend Pass which are limited, so
reserve your glass today! Visit the website
at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or call
1-866-794-9463 for more information.
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 Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
How should I build a wine collection?
If you’ve got the wine “bug” – that is, you are increasingly
enjoying wine, discovering new favorites and exploring different
wine styles – then you probably have started to think about building
a collection of wines at home. Like every other hobby, you can go
about it with a budget that is small, large or someplace in the
middle, depending on your financial means and level of interest.
What I like about wine collecting, however, is that the amount you
spend on the individual wines is not as important as the diversity of
wines in your cellar.
A wine collection should be practical. It does not have to include
expensive or rare wines, or even vintage wines. It does, however,
have to consider your own taste preferences in wine, your most
frequent choices of dishes when dining in or out, and the palates of
guests entertained in your home. It’s up to you to decide how much
weight to put on each of these areas, but a wine collection works
best when a fair amount of thought is given to them.
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by Len Napolitano
It is senseless for me to provide a list of specific wines for
anyone’s cellar unless this basic information is known. Rather, for
anyone thinking of starting a wine collection, I give you the
following popular wine styles and the reasons why I believe they are
commonly found in many wine collections. I don’t care whether you
spend an average of five dollars or fifty dollars a bottle to start your
wine cellar collection as much as I care that each of these categories
below is adequately represented so that you have a wine to match
almost any need at any time.
Sparkling Wines: Champagnes and sparkling wines complement
many dishes, including some of the most difficult ones, like those
high in salt, heavy cream and fried foods. Also, good to have at hand
for any celebration that arises.
Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling: These white wines contain bright
fruitiness and (usually) moderate alcohol levels, which work well
with salads and vegetarian dishes. A good, dry Riesling is always a
pleasant surprise to pour for guests, with or without a complemen-
tary food.
Pinot Noir, Sangiovese or Tempranillo: If Pinot Noir is some-
times considered the red wine for white wine drinkers, then
Sangiovese and Tempranillo, popular Italian and Spanish grape vari-
eties, respectively, are red wines that all red wine lovers appreciate.
The slightly higher acidity levels in all three, along with a low to
moderate new oak aroma, help them go well with many foods.
Cabernet, Merlot or Meritage: If you enjoy beef or lamb on a
regular basis, any one of these wines is a must for a complete wine
collection because of a moderate to high tannic structure that works
well to cleanse the palate of fat after each bite. Meritage style wine is
a domestic version of the French Bordeaux style, a blend of
primarily Cabernet and Merlot.
Syrah, Zinfandel or Petite Sirah: These hearty and rich, dark
fruit-flavored wines tend to have higher than average alcohol levels,
but when balanced with the bold fruitiness, create nice accompani-
ments to grilled foods, stews, strong cheeses and fine cigars.
Late Harvest or Port Style Desert Wines: Sweet wines usually
come in half bottles, and are sipped slowly to help you slow down
and appreciate life or the end of a fine meal. Pairing with either an
equally sweet desert or, in contrast, a salty dish, like nuts or cheese,
can be quite satisfying.
Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast Wine Country 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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NAPA VALLEY
INN ON RANDOLPH
1860s landmark Victorian and 1930s cottages in
Napa’s Riverfront District. All accommodations
include full breakfast, privae bath, A/C, phone.
Most feature whirlpool tub, fireplace, deck or patio.
Cottages also offer TV/VCR/CD, fridge, microwave.
411 Randolph Street, Napa
(707) 257-2886
www.innonrandolph.com
Charming Boutique Inns in Carmel
Denny LeVett has cornered the market on boutique hotels and inns in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
The bed and breakfast boutique hotels and inns have delighted travelers since 1935. LeVett Properties
include Vagabond’s House Inn, Casa de Carmel, Lamp Lighter Inn and Monte Verde Inn. Each of these
enchanting and memorable inns offers a unique ambience in its own distinctive, intimate settings, making
them the perfect location for a romantic getaway, business travel, and/or families with children. Some loca-
tions offer an evening wine and cheese reception. All LeVett Properties serve a light breakfast daily.
Denny has entrusted his family-owned inns in the very capable hands of General Manager Bobby
Richards for almost a decade. The innkeepers and many of the staff have been with the LeVett family since
inception. You can see and genuinely sense the family camaraderie among the staff and return guests.
The fairy tale ambience od Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites showcases a gazebo in its secluded
blooming garden. Located on the south-east corner of Ocean Avenue and Camino Real, the inn and suites
are just one block from the white sands of Carmel beach. The historic inn and suites provides old-world
surroundings, modern amenities, private bath and entrance. Most rooms have a wood, electric or gas fire-
place and some provide a peek at the ocean.
• Lamp Lighter Inn & Sunset House Suites, Storybook Country Lodging, S.E. corner of Ocean Avenue &
Camino Real, Carmel; (831) 624-6046. www.carmellamplight.com
• Monte Verde Inn, A charming Country French Inn, Ocean Avenue & 7th, Carmel, (831) 624-6046,
www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com
• Vagabond’s House Inn, English Tudor with enchanting gardens, is on 4th & Delores, Carmel; (831)
624-7738, www.vagabondshouseinn.com
• Casa De Carmel, Country-style Inn, steps to the beach, Monte Verde between Ocean Avenue & 7th,
Carmel; (831) 624-6046, www.casadecarmel.com
LeVett Boutique Hotels, Inns and properties: www.levettproperties.com.

665 W. Turner Road, Lodi www.robinsnestlodi.com

NAPA VALLEY
WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
CANDLELIGHT INN X 2505 W. Turner Road (209) 334-6988
Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person
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decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors 8400 E. Harney Lane (209) 367-0882
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Forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios;
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Check out our website for
more lodging options in
California wine country:
Napa Valley • Sonoma County
Livermore • Central Coast
Lodi/Sierra Foothills
Mendocino • Lake County
surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com 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
SONOMA COUNTY– SONOMA breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935.
(831) 624-6046 www.carmellamplighter.com
LEDSON HOTEL
Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms VAGABOND’S INN
with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies.
Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's
480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries and blocks away
from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn.
SONOMA COUNTY– COAST (831) 624-7738 www.vagabondshouseinn
INN AT THE TIDES CASA DE CARMEL AND MONTE VERDE INNS
Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub,
Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just steps from Ocean Avenue with its many shops,
fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available;
continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788 galleries and restaurants, the Inn is only five blocks from the miracle mile of Carmel’s white sandy
800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com beach. Style, comfort, location – these inns have it all.
LODI/WOODBRIDGE Monte Verde & Ocean Ave., Carmel
ROBIN’S NEST GUEST HOUSE (209) 334-3952 831 624-6046, www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com

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QUESTIONS JIM SULLIVAN

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
by Charles Neave
More than 15 years in the making, Castello di Amorosa in the Napa Valley is an enormous
121,000-square-foot, 107-room, eight-level piece of Italy transported to wine country. The real-
ization of a dream by vintner Dario Sattui, it sits on 171 acres with a commanding view of the
valley. To find out more, we talked to Jim Sullivan, the marketing and public relations manager.

1. There really is a dungeon?

Yes, and also a torture chamber.

2. How many craftspeople from other countries were brought over

to work on the Castello?
There were workers here from eight countries – from all over the world

3. Do you get a bigger percentage of wine lovers or mostly the curious?

It’s a mix, but mostly wine lovers.

4. How long do the tours last?

Just under two hours and that includes a private tasting.

5. My guess is that the Castello attracts people that really like red wine?
True.

6. What is the single thing that most impresses visitors?

The magnitude and the authenticity – the attention to detail.

7. Do you have a favorite room?

The Royal Apartment.

8. Has a ghost taken up residence yet?

No ghost sightings …yet.

9. What else is there in the area that you suggest that people might do
while they are in this end of the Napa Valley?
Safari West is great, and in Calistoga the restaurants, shops, mud baths and spas.
Plus there are plenty of hiking trails where you can be among the redwoods.

10. Can you sum up the Castello in one or two words?

Magnificent!

Castello di Amorosa is open daily for wine tasting from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are located
at 4045 North St. Helena Highway (Route 29) south of Calistoga. On weekdays tours are daily,
by reservation, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On weekends and holidays they are also by reser-
vation and go until 5 p.m. though times may vary. For directions or more information, call
(707) 967-6272 or go to www.castellodiamorosa.com.

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Sixteenth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival

Mustard Magic officially launched The 16th vineyards and hillsides vibrant with wild mustard
annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival on January in bloom provide a breathtaking backdrop and
31 with an evening of food, wine, and art at The share center stage with mustard the condiment
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. during the two-month marathon of food, wine,
Helena, California. Glamorous actors in opulent and art events.
art nouveau attire embellished the upbeat, lavish
MID-WEEK MUSTARD SEASON OFFERS
affair. Magique de la Moutarde, the season’s
Plan to extend your stay when you attend
artwork by Melissa Baker, came to life at the entry,
events or simply take a mid-week respite to take
setting the stage for a Sensational Season of
advantage of special mid-week Mustard Season
Events.
offers. Visit mustardfestival.org to view restaurant,
The festival provides “good news and vibrant
hotel, winery and retail offers and packages. The
activity” during this time of year known sixteen
mid-week promotion is sponsored by The County
years ago as Napa Valley’s “slow season.” The line
of Napa.
up of stellar events takes place when wild
mustard blooms in the vineyards, offering visitors YOUR HOSTS
from far and wide immersion in the legendary Meet Napa Valley Mustard Festival Host Chef
wine region’s “good life.” Events offer something Ken Frank, Executive Chef/Owner of La Toque,
for nearly everyone, from no cost and reasonably and the Host Winemaking Team of Robert
priced daytime events, to high-end dinners. Mondavi Winery, as well Host Artist Melissa
SOME THINGS NEW Baker, at the events. La Toque recently moved
from Rutherford to the new Westin Verasa Napa,
Magique de la Moutarde, Baker’s magnificent
where the season’s gourmet sit-down extrava-
5' by 7' oil painting, the dynamic poster artwork Magique de la Moutarde
ganza, Le Grand Dîner, will be held on Saturday,
of the year, will be on exhibit and open for silent by Melissa Baker
February 21.
bidding at HALL Wines through March 28, when
it will go to the high bidder at the Mumm Napa Photo Finish, the Festival’s THE EVENTS
Grand Finale event. The bid as of publication is $12,000. Those who
cannot visit Napa Valley but would like to place a bid on the painting can The Awards ~ A Spicy Soirée! ~ March 13 – Don jewels and black tie or dazzle
call Summers at (707) 938-1133 ext 106. Posters are offered at $30 guests with diamonds and denim for a glitzy evening of food, wine, music,
unsigned or $40 signed by the artist, and can be ordered at mustardfes- and dancing at The Awards – A Spicy Soirée! on Friday, March 13, 7 p.m.,
tival.org or by calling (707) 938-1133. at the beautiful Black Stallion Winery on Silverado Trail in Napa. Top off
Martha Stewart Living Radio has come on board as the festival’s official your gown with a rhinestone hat; wear tails and tooled boots; kick up your
satellite radio sponsor. The full radio crew will come to Napa Valley and heels to California Cowboys’ personal brand of country rock at this former
broadcast live – devoting their entire programming to the Napa Valley equestrian estate where stallions once ruled.
experience – food, wine, art, spas, lodging – on Wednesday, March 11 While sipping Napa Valley’s finest vintages and tasting your way
through Friday, March 13. The team will attend The Awards at Black Stal- through the most creative mustard recipes of the year (entries in the
lion Winery on Friday evening, March 13, and tape shows during The festival’s Napa Valley Chef’s Mustard Recipe Competition), the Critic’s
Marketplace, The Festival’s Signature Event, at Robert Mondavi Winery on Choice recipe judging, headed by Gene Burns of KGO Newstalk AM810,
March 14 and 15. The Vintage Estate, a long time Napa Valley Mustard will take place behind closed doors. You’ll then have the chance to
Festival sponsor, will host the talent and producers of Martha Stewart compare your taste buds with those of the professionals as you cast your
Living shows during their stay. ballot for People’ s Choice Chef of the Year.
Robert Mondavi Winery will officially sponsor The Marketplace on Tip your hat to World Champion Mustard Makers who’ve come to
March 14 and 15, formerly held at COPIA: The American Center for Napa Valley from around the world to walk the red carpet and receive
Wine, Food and the Arts. “Moving the event to the winery where it will be their Napa Valley Mustard Festival World-Wide Mustard Competition
surrounded by vineyards in one of the most beautiful settings on earth is Awards. Tickets are $100 in advance; $125 at the door.
an exciting and positive move,” said Summers. The Marketplace – A Signature Event for Connoisseurs – March 14 & 15 – Cele-
A SEASON OF SENSATIONAL EVENTS brate the mustard season and taste mustards from around the world at The
Celebrate Napa Valley’s unique agricultural and cultural bounty during Marketplace on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
the 16th annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival. An impressive collection – at Robert Mondavi Winery. Highlights of this rain or shine food, wine and
the who’s who of Napa Valley restaurants, caterers, and wineries; mustard arts festival include: celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, a KGO
and gourmet companies from around the world; regional artists; and Newstalk AM810 live remote broadcast of Dining Around with Gene
national sponsors – will present their finest throughout the season. Fields, Burns, a Sunset Magazine pavilion, and taping of Martha Stewart Living
radio shows. Artful activities include fine arts and crafts presented by

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juried artists and artisans, and live performances of jazz, world and clas-
sical music.
Adult admission to The Marketplace at $35 in advance, $40 at the
door, includes eight food and five wine tasting tickets (value $1 each),
plus a souvenir wine glass. Student admission, ages 13 to 20, at $10
includes five food tasting tickets. Admission for children ages 6 to 12 is
$5. Children under the age of 6 are admitted for free. Visit participating
Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Aire Markets to purchase adult tickets in
advance, which include a voucher for five additional tasting tickets.
Purchase a weekend package in advance at mustardfestival.org which
includes both The Awards and The Marketplace at $125 per person.
Park and shuttle free to the event. There will be no on-site parking.
Visit mustardfestival.org for more specific park and shuttle instructions.
The Mumm Napa Photo Finish ~ The Grand Finale Event ~ March 28 – View
the season’s beauty captured by photographers from far and wide at The
Mumm Napa Photo Finish, the inevitably “sold out” and wildly exuberant
Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Finale Event, at Mumm Napa in
Rutherford on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Taste a heady array of Napa
Valley wines along with sweets and savories, view the Napa Valley
Mustard Festival Photography Contest Exhibit of photographs, available
for purchase, and revel in the party until the last dance. Tickets are $95 in
advance; $125 at the door.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Don’t miss the array of community and non-profit events that further
enrich the Mustard Season calendar. Mustard, Mud & Music - A Calistoga
Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 in
Downtown Calistoga; and A Taste of Yountville on Saturday, March 21 in
downtown Yountville.
COMPETITIONS
Napa Valley Mustard Festival activities include Fine Art and Photog-
raphy Competitions, The World-Wide Mustard Competition, overseen by
Barry and Patti Levenson of the Mt. Horeb Mustard Museum in Mt.
Horeb, Wisconsin, and a Napa Valley Chef’s Mustard Recipe Competition.
For information and guidelines visit mustardfestival.org.
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
For tickets and information, call Summers-McCann, Inc., Public Rela-
tions, event producer, at (707) 938-1133, or visit the festival website at
mustardfestival.org. Tickets may also be purchased at local ticket outlets:
Antique Fair in Yountville, Art on Main in St. Helena, Embassy Suites in
Napa, and Jessel Gallery in Napa.
Visit participating Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Aire Markets to
purchase adult tickets for The Marketplace, which include a voucher for
five additional tasting tickets. The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is a non-
profit community service organization.
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TASTE AT OXBOW
by Charles Neave
T
he Taste at Oxbow has rapidly become
one of those little local secrets that
everyone seems to know about. You
begin to tell someone about this great expe-
rience you just had and they end up
finishing your sentence by saying “Oh yes,
the Taste at Oxbow. I was just there. It’s
great, isn’t it?” And so it is.
Situated near the Oxbow Market on the
river in downtown Napa, this space houses a
friendly tasting bar with a knowledgeable
staff and, of course, first-rate wines. The
wines themselves are well known to those
who appreciate the grape. As an added
bonus the stylish room was designed with
“green” elements in mind. They include
energy efficient light fixtures, chemical-free
paints, a variety of organic retail items and
whenever possible they offer local Napa
products. They call this corner space a
“salon” and rightly so, but it is both great,
relaxed fun and it is aware of the planet, so
it adds dimensions to the word.
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The wines they pour are from the
Mahoney Vineyards, which began in the
Carneros region near the Napa/Sonoma
border, and also wines from Waterstone
Winery.
Waterstone is the happy collaboration
between Brent Shortridge and winemaker
Philip Zorn, who founded the winery almost
nine years ago when the two discovered a
shared interest in creating luxury wines at
affordable prices. Wines that “are balanced
and are earnest expressions of both the grape
and the land from which it comes.”
The wines of Mahoney are well known.
The winery has been winning gold medals
and awards for more than 35 years with their
wines, many of them Italian and Spanish as
well as the traditional French varietals, and
much of it from grapes on their carefully
planted 180 acres of estate vineyards.
A constant at Mahoney Vineyards is their
commitment to “high quality, low quantity.”
In fact, even today, barely four thousand
cases of wine (about 85 percent of it Pinot
Noir) bearing the Mahoney label are
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produced each year.
“We want Taste at Oxbow to reflect the
commitment to quality that our wine is
known for,” said Stacy Manley, Mahoney’s
director of sales and marketing.
“With many of the wines we are now
making there is an emphasis on small lots, to
create unique expressions of a certain vari-
etal.” said winemaker Ken Foster. “Many of
them are available only at the tasting room
or through our wine club.
“For instance we are doing bottlings of a
hundred cases of certain varietals, to show
what can be done in Carneros. They are new
expressions, new flavors of the region, using
Nebbiolo, Riesling and Montepulciano
grapes among many others. But of course
our main emphasis is still Pinot Noir.”
To sample a selection of these wines,
plan a visit to Taste at Oxbow, open daily
from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. They are located
at 708 First Street (at the corner at
McKinstry Street) in Napa. For more infor-
mation, call (707) 265-9600 or go on their
website, www.tasteatoxbow.com.
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St. Clement - Voted ‘Best Boutique Winery’
by Diana Greenwood
When you visit St. Clement Vineyards it’s pretty easy to see why the
winery was voted “Best Boutique Winery” by Best of Napa and
Sonoma Valleys Magazine two years in a row. There’s a balance about
this place, a bonding of a rich past and new ideas, fresh approaches to
marketing that appeal to a savvy crowd, and wines that quietly go
about the business of winning award after award. The wines, of
course, are the reason Winemaker Danielle Cyrot, was voted “Best
Local Winemaker” and as a descendent of French vignerons whose
history goes back centuries, Danielle is a progressive winemaker with
a passion for graceful, Bordeaux varietals.
“I can’t believe my good fortune,” said Danielle. “This is a beautiful
place with an exciting history. We have stunning wines. Our vineyard
sources are phenomenal and
this exquisite estate has
captured my very being.”
Danielle is absolutely
correct about the beauty of the
estate, the location touched
with magic, something the
original owners sensed. Back in
1878, when Napa Valley was a
tangle of untouched land,
German-born, Fritz Rosen-
baum, a stained glass merchant
with a dream of making wine,
moved his family from bustling
San Francisco to the peaceful
knoll north of St. Helena. Fritz
and his wife, Johanna, built
The Rosenbaum House, the
glorious Gothic-Victorian known today as St. Clement, and began
Johannaberg Cellars, the 8th bonded winery in the Napa Valley. The
stone cellars beneath the house, where Fritz’s first wines were vinted,
still keep St. Clement bottles cool and dry.
Although the property was purchased and christened St. Clement
Vineyards in 1975, the Rosenbaum House did not open to the public
until 1991 after 110 years as a private home with some colorful char-
acters in residence over the years. Now the St. Clement Hospitality
Center, Rosenbaum House has been meticulously restored to original
splendor. Moss-covered stone steps lead you back in time to a setting
so peaceful you can almost hear the gardens whisper. Bask in after-
noon warmth on the wraparound veranda, relax in the porch swing or
reserve a picnic table overlooking the wondrous valley.
Inside, the elegant parlor is an intimate tasting room filled with
natural light from huge windows framing that gorgeous view. Here,
visitors gather to try St. Clement wines from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
and a gracious staff tells tales of winemaking past. Some locals say
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Fritz Rosenbaum’s spirit still wanders the property. If that were so, he’d
be pleased with the selection of wines and the options available for
tasting.
One option is the Main Tasting, a selection of two current-release
whites and three reds for a $10 fee. This option is a favorite with locals
and will probably include St. Clement’s light and wonderful 2007
Sauvignon Blanc, Bale Lane, Napa Valley. Described by Robert Parker
as “gorgeously flinty, dry, zesty and well-made,” this is your food-
friendly, affordable, warm-weather wine so stock your cellar now.
Another choice, for a $15 fee, is Reds Only Tasting and includes
five red wines leading to St. Clement’s Napa Valley flagship wine,
Oroppas. With more than 13 years of 90-point ratings, this luscious
Bordeaux blend is one obvious reason why Danielle was voted Best
Winemaker. The exceptional fruit for Oroppas comes from hillside
Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards on
Diamond and Howell Mountain,
vines on the cool and rocky slopes of
Mount Veeder, and the valley floor
in Rutherford and St. Helena.
Danielle calls the 2006 vintage a
“legacy of excellence.” Rich and
concentrated, Oroppas opens with
aromas of black plum, vanilla,
brown sugar and cinnamon. On the
palate, flavors of black currant,
roasted coffee and bittersweet
chocolate are wrapped up in velvety
tannins with notes of dark chocolate
and raspberry jam leading to a long
finish.
This is such an impressive wine;
St. Clement dedicates a tasting room
to it. For a $20 fee you’ll enjoy the Oroppas Room Tasting, a five-year
vertical of this fabulous Bordeaux blend. Add a Cheese or Chocolate
Pairing to this or any of the offered tasting options for an additional
$10 and you’ve created the ideal afternoon of luxury.
Don’t miss St. Clement’s 2005 single vineyard Cabernet Sauvi-
gnons. There are several small production, highly rated gems from
which to choose and if you hurry, you can sign up to taste the 2006
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single vineyard Cabs before they’re released. On April 6,
2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Clement will offer an open-
to-the-public event where you’ll sample upcoming vintages
straight from the barrel, enjoy an assortment of appetizers,
and spin the wheel of discounts to save on wine purchases.
There is a $25 charge for the public but it’s complimentary
for Wine Club members so it makes good sense to join now
and also take advantage of the case discounts and pre-
release specials offered to members throughout the year.
Located at 2867 St. Helena Highway North (Hwy. 29),
St. Clement Vineyards is open for tasting seven days from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 1-800-331-8266 for tours, offered
twice daily at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. by appointment. St.
Clement has a terrific boxed lunch program that includes
a gourmet sandwich, seasonal salad and fruit, a cookie and
bottled water for $25 with 72-hour notice. Picnic tables
overlooking the lush Napa Valley are available by reserva-
tion so think about ordering lunch and taking the day off
to taste St. Clement wines, the “Best Boutique Winery” in
Napa Valley. For additional information, other tasting
options, and upcoming events, visit the website at
www.stclement.com.

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W H E R E S H O P P I N G

Plan a Spicy Getaway This Mustard Season

M E E T S L I F E S T Y L E

The 16th Annual Taste of Yountville Heats Up March 21

Golden Grains, Gourmet Cuisine and Gorgeous Wines Round Out The Day Sponsored by the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, the “Taste of
Spring means mustard Yountville” is a prime time to cash in on the town’s off-season hospi-
season in Napa Valley, a tality with many hotels offering special rates and packages. Work off
time when the fields turn those worldly pleasures with an afternoon bike tour through the vine-
to gold and visitors cash in yards, round of golf or morning balloon ride. Sybarites can cozy up to
on a day of palate pleasures the fireplace after a stint at the spa. Packages are available at
at the 16th annual “Taste of www.yountville.com/accommodations.
Yountville,” set for
Saturday, March 21. This
gourmet gallop packs
plenty of punch with 15
area restaurants (three with
Michelin stars), 20 local wineries and an array of mustard and olive oil
producers on tap for tastings. The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. event is free;
tasting tickets will be available on site for $1 each. For more informa-
tion, go to www.yountville.com.
Coinciding with the annual Mustard Festival (January 31 – March
28; www.mustardfestival.org), this edible adventure underscores
Yountville’s prominence as one of the West Coast’s top epicurean
centers, boasting six Michelin stars and 24 wineries within four square
miles – the largest concentration of culinary stars per capita on the
planet! From V Marketplace to Washington Square and everything in
between, visitors can graze on dishes crafted from the area’s top toques
including Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, Redd, Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar,
Napa Valley Grille, Mustard’s Grill and Bistro Jeanty. A special garden
tour of the French Laundry’s two-acre masterpiece is also in the
lineup. A one-day passport program, with stamps at each venue,
features trips and giveaways at day’s end.
Wines from the Yountville appellation will flow along with an arts
and crafts exhibit, live entertainment and a ribs and links barbecue
sponsored by the Yountville Fire Department. Key participants include
Andretti Winery, Domaine Chandon, Jessup Cellars, Hill Family
Estate, St. Supéry, Bell Wine Cellars and Hendircks Wines, among
others. Tri-Eagle Beverage will belly up with beer.

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Mustard, Mud & Music Festival Returns to Calistoga

Mustard madness reigns supreme as the Napa Valley town of Calis- gories plus Best of Show after viewing the works at the Art Center in
toga again hosts the award-winning Mustard, Mud & Music Festival the Calistoga Chamber, 1506 Lincoln Avenue. For more information,
on March 7 and 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. Live jazz, wine tasting, an art show visit calistogaartcenter.org.
and dishes prepared by local eateries featuring the spicy yellow condi- Calistoga’s chefs are getting into the act as well, creating special
ment are all part of activities visitors can enjoy during the weekend- dishes with mustard as a starring ingredient on their menus over the
long festival. weekend. By popular demand, Calistoga’s gourmet market, Cal Mart,
Jazz and tastes from two dozen of the town’s world-renowned will host a mustard tasting and feature mustard-themed products on
wineries will be available at many of the popular restaurants, galleries March 7.
and shops in walkable downtown Calistoga on both days. “Jazz Packs” For more information, go to CalistogaVisitors.com, or call the
are $20 per person per day and include a souvenir glass and three Calistoga Chamber of Commerce at (707) 942-6333.
tasting tickets. A Weekend Pass is $35 per person and includes a
souvenir glass and six tasting tickets, with admission to both days.
Both types of passes are available at the Calistoga Chamber,1506
Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, and can be purchased in advance by calling
(707) 942-6333. Additional tasting tickets are $2 each and are avail-
able from friendly volunteers on event days. Beer lovers will be able to
purchase Bud, Bud Light and American Ale for a separate price at the
Calistoga Chamber on both days.
The wine tasting portion of the festival gives visitors a chance to
sample wine from many of the area’s smaller artisan wineries as well as
some of the best-known winery destinations. Participating wineries
include: August Briggs, Bennett Lane, Calistoga Cellars, Casa Nuestra,
Castello di Amorosa, Dutch Henry Winery, Envy Wines, Lava Vine
Winery, Madrigal Vineyards, Merryvale Vineyards, Salvestrin Winery,
Sterling Vineyards, Terisa Winery, Terra Caliente, Tudal Winery,
Twomey Cellars, Vincent Arroyo Winery and more.
Calistoga is also known as a town that embraces jazz. During the
festival, the town will offer a lively mix of renowned veterans and
strong up-and-comers from around the Bay Area. Musicians include
Herb Gibson & Friends, Grammy-nominated vocalist Vernelle
Anders, Susan Sutton Trio, E & E Duo, Josh Workman, Dick Conte,
Diamante Band, Layce Baker & The Black Diamond Band, David Neft
and many more.
Also included is the Second Annual Mustard Arts Fete, presented
by the Calistoga Arts Center, which starts on Friday, March 6 and runs
through Sunday, March 8. The Fete is a members’ art show of paint-
ings and photographic works celebrating the presence of mustard in
the Napa Valley. Viewers can vote on their favorite works in four cate-

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Tasting Room of the Week:
PEJU PROVINCE WINERY
by Michelle J. Baker
I
f you’re traveling through Rutherford in
Napa Valley, close your eyes (pull over
first) and see if you can catch a whiff of
the fantastic aromas emanating from Peju
Province’s bustling kitchen. Or, just as easy,
get over to Peju on Thursdays or Fridays to
experience firsthand the rapture of gourmet
food as it meets its perfect wine match.
Peju has launched a full-scale wine and
food program on the heels of adding to their
staff a new executive chef, Chris Manning, to
oversee the winery’s in-house kitchen.
Between the wine and food pairings, the
custom-tailored Chef’s Table Gatherings and
hands-on cooking classes, the kitchen is the
hot spot at Peju.
Chef Chris, who is implementing Peju’s
ambitious culinary program, comes to the
winery with an impressive resumé, including
an eight-year stint in the kitchen at Domaine
Chandon’s acclaimed étoile Restaurant. He
received his formal culinary training from
San Francisco’s prestigious California Culi-
nary Academy and the Le Cordon Bleu
schools in Paris, London and Florence.
Chef Chris and his kitchen put the shine
on with their creative Wine and Tapas Pair-
ings. The staff uses seasonal ingredients to
create some delicious plates that are carefully
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paired with Peju’s wines. The pairings
currently feature vegetarian tapas to show
tasters the variety of foods that pair well with
red wines. Peju also offers a Wine and
Cheese Pairing, featuring Peju’s current
releases paired with artisan cheeses.
Beyond the food and wine, what makes
these pairing experiences personal is the Peju
staff. It’s an amiable bunch with several culi-
nary school grads in their midst, so not only
do they know wine, they also know their way
around the kitchen. The Peju staff makes it
fun to talk about the food and wine, and easy
to ask questions.
Peju is also offering some truly unique
kitchen experiences. Chef Chris hosts Chef’s
Table Gatherings, which are customized
three-, four-, or five-course meals prepared
for lunch or dinner. Guests gather around
the long butcher block table in the kitchen
and watch while the chef prepares a feast that
is paired with Peju wines. Chris also teaches
Peju’s hands-on cooking classes, in which
participants get into the action while learning
some advanced culinary techniques.
Meanwhile “downstairs” at Peju, wine-
maker Sara Fowler is producing impressive
wines in the Peju cellar to pair with the deli-
cious food upstairs. Peju has released their
very first vintage of Rosé of Syrah, made from
100% estate-grown fruit. It is a wine lover’s
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rosé whether you favor red, white or pink
because it’s got so much going on and it’s so
versatile with food. With only 340 cases
produced, it’s best stock up on this one
before summer.
Peju has a broad tasting list, including two
Cabernet Francs. This varietal is often rele-
gated to a supporting role, but Peju grows it
in their vineyards and features it on its own
in a Napa Valley bottling as well as a Reserve
bottling. Devotees of Cabernet Franc won’t
want to miss these two gems at Peju.
Peju is also currently featuring “50/50,” a
red wine that is half Cabernet Sauvignon and
half Merlot. Winery owner Herta Peju chose
this blend from an impromptu tasting after
one of Fowler’s late-night blending sessions.
This 50/50 is definitely not an iffy proposi-
tion – it’s 100% delicious.
Peju continues to feature a rotating
exhibit of local artists’ work in the Peju Art
Gallery. Peju welcomes a new lineup of local
artists, including the distinguished impres-
sionist Don Hatfield (see next page).
Peju Province is conveniently located at
8466 St. Helena Highway in Rutherford.
The tasting room is open to the public
from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily (no reser-
vations are necessary for groups of up to
eight guests). For more information, call
(707) 963-3600 or go to www.peju.com.
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Peju Welcomes Wine Country NAPA VALLEY ART

Artists for Winter Art Exhibit

Peju Winery’s winter art exhibit features the works of three talented wine country painters, Don
Hatfield, Betty Jo March and Marina Golden, all capturing the beauty of Northern California’s land-
scape in their oil and water color paintings. Don Hatfield, Betty Jo March and Marina Golden art
show runs through April 27, 2009. Guests are invited to view the range of the gallery’s paintings.
Winery guests are able to view the exhibit at their leisure during Peju’s daily tasting room hours of
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hatfield, March and Golden channel their artistic expression through paintings, though all use
diverse mediums of paint, including watercolor and oil, and distinctive styles of technique in their
pieces. Each painter’s passion for nature and scenery is able to bring the land, people and
ambiance of the Napa Valley to life.
In 2007, Peju began to showcase top artists from the Bay Area and beyond on a three-month
rotating basis. Past artists have showcased sculpture, painting, photography, illustration, charcoal
drawing, giclée and contemporary doll art.
When Tony and Herta Peju founded Peju more than 25 years ago, the couple incorporated their
passion for wine, art, architecture and horticulture into the structure, style and hospitality at Peju’s
Rutherford Estate. The family has committed to surrounding guests with an inventive and artistic
experience from the wine glass, to the tasting room, to the gardens.
“We believe that wine can be made by the book, but when it’s made using an artistic approach,
it becomes superb,” Tony Peju said about the relationship between wine and art. “Making wine is
an art, and art in an extension of wine. It is natural for us here at Peju to patronize the arts.”

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Winemaker, Alex Holman
Tasting Room of the Week:
J. RICKARDS WINERY
by Sue Straight, the Wine Wench
“D
arn fine barn wine.” Those four
words (the slogan at J. Rickards
Winery) say a mouthful about this
tiny gem of a winery. Located just a couple of
miles north of the small town of Geyserville
(a handful of restaurants, a few wineries, a
post office, a feed store and a P.G.&E. office –
that’s about it), J. Rickards Winery sits atop a
small, vine-covered knoll. The narrow
driveway gently winds up the hill between
Zinfandel vines that were planted way back
in 1908. If those old vines could talk, just
think of the stories they could tell!
Jim and Eliza Rickards purchased the 60
acres that would eventually produce their
wines way back in 1976. Originally, the
Rickards bought the property to run cattle,
hence their brand-like logo.
The winery itself is a small, unassuming
barn-like building, surrounded with the
requisite cement pads, stainless steel fermen-
tation tanks, crusher-stemmer, press and
other winery accoutrements. The tasting
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room is tiny – a small bar, two barstools and
an assortment of cases and bottles of wine
take up part of the front of the winery’s cellar.
When you visit J. Rickards Winery, there is
no doubt that you are visiting a working
winery!
Another wonderful, unique aspect of
J. Rickards Winery is their dedication to
hands-on customer service. Chances are, if
you visit the winery, you’ll meet the wine-
maker, Alex Holman, or owners, Jim and
Eliza Rickards.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex,
the winemaker. Alex looks like he should be
playing bass in a hard rock band (tall, dark,
slim, with a long ponytail and high wattage
smile), but his passion is making wine, but
he’s also passionate about playing baseball
(he plays multiple positions in the local base-
ball league). This man really cares about the
quality of his wines and the quality of time
spent with visitors. He told me, “walk into
my tasting room and I’ll be working on wine
barrels 20 feet away.” Of course, when you
come to visit, he’ll stop working on wine
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barrels and pour you some wine. And tell
you stories about how he made it. How cool
is that?
The wines at J. Rickards are absolutely
delicious! Alex poured me a handful of
mouth-watering wines. The following were
my favorites:
2008 Azilex Sauvignon Blanc, $18: One
sniff and there’s no doubt – this wine
absolutely screams “Sauvignon Blanc!”
Aromas and flavors of cut grass, melon,
lemon grass and boxwood are all wrapped
up in a luscious, juicy mouthfeel and linger
through the finish.
2006 The Sisters Meritage, $34: Oh…
my…goodness! What a delicious, classy red.
Aromas and flavors of black cherry, cassis,
mocha and clean leather abound and this
wine is opulently rich in the mouth. This is
an $80 wine in a $34 dress!
Don’t miss this place! J.Rickards Winery is
open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday and by appointment. For more
information, call (707) 758-3441 or visit the
website at www.jrwinery.com.
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Come Taste the Robust, Sumptuous Wines of Mazzocco

by Frances Rivetti
For a small, family-owned artisan winery and
tasting room nestled unobtrusively amidst the
patchwork of oaks and rolling hills that gently
divide Sonoma County’s peaceful Dry Creek and
Alexander Valleys, Mazzocco’s robust and sump-
tuous, award-winning wines have developed a
magnetic lure for attracting scores of adventurous
tasting enthusiasts.
Devoted to the things they value most, such as family, friends and
the simplicity of life in extraordinary Dry Creek Valley, it is not
surprising that owners Diane and Ken Wilson have created an inviting
oasis of hospitality in which to share the fruits of their innovative and
distinctive mountain vista vine-
yards.
Outdoor awnings and
modern, comfortable seating
arrangements are flanked by
sturdy and well-tended terra
cotta planters to welcome
tasting room visitors into a
serene and sophisticated,
lounge-style interior, tastefully
furnished with marble counter-
tops and plush leather sofas
positioned on a sleek, slate floor.
Large windows look out across
what is widely considered the
“Zin-sweet-spot” of this highly
acclaimed region, as tasting
room visitors enjoy fruit-forward wines crafted by
hand and blended with artistry in mind.
Winemaker Antoine Favero’s belief that wines
should be nurtured rather than produced blends with
the Mazzocco philosophy of commitment to the stew-
ardship and sustainable farming of the Dry Creek
Valley. Favero’s wines have been voted amongst the
top 100 wines of 2008 by the San Francisco Chron-
icle, and visitors to Mazzocco can expect to taste
outstanding Zinfandels, including his 92 point Wine
Spectator awarded Dry Creek Valley 2005 Zin, as well as 2007 Sonoma
County Harvest Fair Best of Class, Double Gold and eight Gold Medal
winners. Tasting is $5 per person, refundable with a purchase.
Along with single-vineyard-designate Zinfandels, Favero produces
award-winning Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and more,
making Mazzocco one of the most distinctive and sought-after brands
in California
Favero relies upon native yeasts to bring about authentic fermenta-
tion true to the wines’ terroir. Although his method is considerably
more time-consuming and labor-intensive than using commercial
yeasts, native yeasts allow more of the true grape essence to reveal
itself within the Mazzocco portfolio – composed of three specific tiers:
the Sonoma County Collection, the Vineyard Designate Collection,
and the highly esteemed Reserves.
Visitors to Mazzocco may explore the tasting room grounds’
reflecting pool with waterworks by day, and fire elements by night,
with an added bonus of live music on Friday evenings in the warmer
months of the Dry Creek Valley.
Mazzocco Tasting Room, open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., is located
at 1400 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg. For more information, call
(707) 431-8159 or visit the website at www.mazzocco.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
FEBRUARY 28 – Cinema Nights - Doctor Zhivago – Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, 6:30-9pm,
Special event, reservations required, $40, doors open at 5:30pm, www.artiste.com or 707-433-1920
FEBRUARY 28 – Mr. Healdsburg Pageant 2009 – Raven Theater, This raucous, all-male parody of
beauty contests. 7pm. No one under 21 admitted. $25/advance, $30/door, www.raventheater.org
MARCH 5 – First Thursday Wine Bar – Featuring Pellegrini Winery and Hamel Wines, at the
Jimtown Store, 6-8pm. $30/advance, $35/door, RSVP to 707-433-1212
MARCH 7 – Cinema Nights – My Fair Lady – Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, 6:30-9pm, Reserva-
tions required, $15, doors open at 5:30pm, www.artiste.com or 707-433-1920
MARCH 7, 8 & MARCH 14, 15 – Barrel Tasting 2009 – Russian River Wine Road, 100+ wineries
sample wine from the barrel, 11am–4pm, $20/advance, www.wineroad.com or call 800-723-6336
MARCH 13 – Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Dinners – Celebrate Cyrus Alexander’s 204th
birthday, release of 2005 Cyrus. Reservations req’d, $150, www.avvwine.com, 800 888-7209x 117
MARCH 14 – Cinema Nights - King Kong – Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, 6:30-9pm, Reservations
required, $15, doors open at 5:30pm, www.artiste.com or 707-433-1920
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Russian River Valley Winegrowers
Crab & Fennel Fest, March 7
Tickets are on sale now for the 6th Annual Russian River
Valley Winegrowers Crab & Fennel Fest on Saturday, March 7 at
the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Hall of Flowers in Santa Rosa.
Held in conjunction with the first weekend of the Wine Road
Barrel Tasting (March 7-8), the Crab & Fennel Fest gives you a
chance to roll up your shirt sleeves, crack fresh Dungeness crab,
enjoy Russian River Valley wine and experience culinary
creations of fennel made by some of the area’s best local chefs.
In addition to the great food and wine, the evening also
includes a Vineyard Designated Tasting where you can meet the
winemakers and growers behind these special wines ($25 gets
you three two-ounce tastes and a Riedel logo glass); back by
popular demand are the spirited and fun-loving hermit crab
races; and of course a silent auction of unique wines, overnight
stays and culinary experiences. Tickets for this special evening of
wine, food and festivities are $55 and include two glasses of
Russian River Valley wine. Advanced ticket purchase is required
and you must be 21 to attend. This event will sell out so click
here to order now! Go to www.rrvw.org for tickets or more infor-
mation.
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‘Savor This Too’ with Kaz Vineyard & Winery

Barrel tasting the way it used to be! He soon discovered that running a working winery, growing grapes
Kaz Vineyard & Winery will be offering barrel tasting of its 2008 and paying the bills is a lot of work day-to-day, so he made the tran-
Petit Sirah, 2007 Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc blend, and the sition from hobbyist to professional, a move that also made his organic
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon during Savor Sonoma Valley weekend, wines quite well known to much larger audience. The fact that his
March 21 and 22. Taste wine from the barrel…you like it, you bottle wife, daughter and son were willing to pitch in was another big factor
it…now! The event is free with your Savor Sonoma wine glass from in his decision and success.
this year or any year! If you can’t come up with a glass it’s $10 per Kaz Vineyard & Winery is at 233 Abobe Canyon Road in
person. Kenwood. Visit between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information,
The normal weird names of each wine will be unfolded at the visit www.kazwinery.com.
event! Finish your tasting with Ports, Red, White and Blush and
enjoy spicy meatballs and breadstick bats.
There’s no big tasting room at Kaz, no faux Tuscan villas and defi-
nitely no million case production facilities. No, what you want is
something different, small even, but with lots of personality, character
(and characters) and, perhaps a measure of quirkiness. Then welcome
to Kaz Vineyards & Winery near the small Sonoma Valley town of
Kenwood, where fine wines, and that hard-to-define quirkiness, exists
to a delightful degree.
The person behind all of this is owner Richard “Kaz” Kasmier. He
used to be a commercial photographer but was also the first local
organic grape grower. He’s been making wine since 1985, but until
1994, when the winery became bonded, it was pretty much his hobby.

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The Fine Art of Tatiana McWethy at

Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery
The paintings of local fine artist Tatiana
McWethy, a selection of new and recent works in
both pastel and oil, will grace the walls of the
Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and
Gallery in downtown Sonoma from March 3
through April 30. A reception for the artist,
which will showcase Charles Creek wines –
including the newly released Alexander Valley
Sangiovese – along with appropriate local
cheeses, is scheduled for the evening of March
6th from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception is open to the
public and there is no charge to attend.
Tatiana McWethy, born in the Ukraine town
of Berditchev, has resided (with her husband Ian) in Sonoma since bition in the Palace Kotchubey in 1996, Tatiana also participated in
2006. She is a 1986 graduate of the Zheleznogorsky Art College in the portrait exhibition in the Art Academy in St. Petersburg. Her
Russia, having previously attended The Berditchev School of Art. A paintings hang in private collections in Russia and Europe as well as
professional Artist since 1987, Tatiana also worked doing restorations in the United States.
and iconography for churches; her icons are in the collections of a Specializing in high quality Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvi-
number of St. Petersburg churches, including the Church of the gnon with a bit of Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah and Grenache from
Annunciation and the Chapel of St. Olga. In addition to a solo exhi- great vineyard sources in the Sonoma and Napa counties, Charles
Creek Vineyard produces wines that are food friendly, fruit driven,
and easily paired with the courses of a meal. The winery tasting room
is conveniently situated in a charming 1890s era storefront on the
historic Sonoma Plaza. In addition wine tasting and sales, the tasting
room also provides space to show the work of local artists.
The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery, open seven
days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located at 483 First St. West,
on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma. For more information,
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18 Wineries, 18 Local Chefs &

Barrels of Award-Winning Wines
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) announces their
premier event of the year – the 19th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
(formerly known as Barrel Tasting Weekend) happening Saturday and
Sunday, March 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days! Nineteen
wineries throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be showcasing the
2008 vintage straight from the barrels, sampling new releases and
offering award-winning wines paired perfectly with foods prepared by
local chefs and restaurants.
Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush
pads, peruse art from local artists while listening to live music, tour
wineries and vineyards and enjoy a wonderful wine country weekend.
Most importantly – this event offers guests the chance to take an
advance look at what the 2008 vintage is going to be like in bottle!
“This year marks our 19th year and we are so excited to be teaming
up with local chefs and restaurants to create a truly special weekend of
delicous foods paired with the amazing variety of wines produced in
our valley.” Said Executive Director Josie Gay. “We invite wine lovers
out to celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Nineteen wineries are
participating this year and they are throwing open their cellar doors for
this authentic wine country experience.”
Admission is $55 per person for a weekend pass, which includes a
souvenir wine glass and access to event tastings at all participating
wineries. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as this is a sell-out
event. Tickets and detailed information may be obtained online at
www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling 1-866-794-9463.
Participating wineries include: Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger
Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries of
Kenwood, Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Estate
Winery, Landmark Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Loxton
Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Muscardini Cellars & Ty Caton Vine-
yards, Paradise Ridge Winery, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, VJB
Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon and Wellington Vineyards.
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) is an alliance of 22
wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where
for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California
wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In this 10 mile
stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and Kenwood,
you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful wineries
filled with award-winning wines.

Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES

Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES

– 12 Wineries –
One Great Place
35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
(707) 935-1200
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Time for Whale Watching in Mendocino County
Many wineries will set up tasting stations in inns, galleries and
shops throughout Mendocino Village and Little River, while the
area’s top chefs produce their favorite seafood chowders in a tasting
event. A marine mammal art exhibit, plein-air (live outdoor painting
demonstrations) and docent-led walks are all part of the two-day
festival. Featured wineries: Albertina Wine Cellars, Barra of Mendo-
cino, Claudia Springs, Esterlina Vineyards, Fife Vineyards, Frey
Vineyards, Graziano Family of Wines, Handley Cellars, Husch Vine-
yards, McNab Ridge Winery, Meyer Family Cellars, Navarro Vine-
yards, Neese Vineyards and Scharffenburger Cellars.
With some 20,000 gray whales migrating north from birthing
grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska, there will be
plenty of whales to view from the Mendocino Headlands State Park,
which surrounds Mendocino Village. For more information and
links to various events, visit www.gomendo.com.
Major events include:
• Wine Tasting in Mendocino’s shops – Saturday only 12-4pm,
$30. Register at Welcome Centers: Crown Hall on Main Street,
and the Ford House on Main Street. Event brochures, t-shirts
and totes areavailable. Guests 21 and over only.
• Chowder Tasting in Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino,
Saturday from 11 a.m. ’til the chowder runs out, four tastings for
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$5. T-shirts and totes available during event.
• Whale Watching walks on the headlands and Gray Whale
Exhibit at the Ford House Visitor’s Center, Saturday and Sunday.
Call (707) 937-5397 for more information and hours. Ford
House Visitor Center located on ocean side of Main Street,
Mendocino.
• California State Park activities at MacKerricher State Park, Point
Cabrillo Light Station and Mendocino Headlands State Park.
Check the website for details, www.gomendo.com.
• Creek Nature Center on-site naturalist will set up guided whale
watching walks by reservations and will provide spotting scopes
and educational materials. Contact: Helene Chalfin, 964-4630 or
email: jughandle@creek.org
• Point Cabrillo Lighthouse exhibits and children’s activities on
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes tide pool
exhibit, lighthouse history, bird walks from Audubon Society,
whale watching, and a Marine Mammal Center of Sausalito
rescue demonstration. Docents & naturalists on hand.
Parking is $3.
• Plein-air Artists in the Village Weather permitting! See local
artists painting on the Mendocino Headlands, Saturday
• 4th Annual Marine Wildlife Exhibit at the Mendocino Art Center,
10 a.m.to 4 p.m., Little Lake St., Mendocino; (707) 937-5818 –
features nationally and locally honored marine wildlife artists
including the late JD Mayhew, designer of Whale Festival logo
• The Coast KOZT-FM and Mendocino Coast Chamber of
Commerce presents “Save The Whales – The Japan Concert,” a
whale film by Eric Christensen, Saturday at Crown Hall, 6 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Harvest Market, Out of This World
and the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce.
• Whale Watching Cruises from Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg all day
both Saturday and Sunday, call Chamber of Commerce for
charter boat referrals; (707) 961-6300 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week-
days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
• Whale Watching by Horseback, call Chamber of Commerce for
referrals, (707) 961-6300 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Saturday.
• Stand-up comedian Stu Stuart will perform at the Hill House Inn
as part of the Mendocino Whale Festival. Stu’s credits include
Comedy Central and an Evening at the Improv. Showtime is at
9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at the front desk of the Hill
House Inn in advance and at the door. Advance tickets are
encouraged as seating is limited. No reservations taken. The Hill
House Inn is located at 10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino. The
charming New England-style Hill House Inn (of Cabot Cove)
was one of the actual filming locations for the popular television
series “Murder She Wrote,” set in the fictional village of Cabot
Cove, Maine. For more information and to make reservations,
call (707) 937-0554 or go to www.hillhouseinn.com.
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the California Gold Rush days, when Robert Livermore planted the first commercial
vines in the 1840s. The rich wine country traditions translate into world-class wines
and the region is attracting a new generation of winemakers and innovators. More
than 30 wineries offer a stunning array of events, concerts and tastings throughout
the year. Here, pioneering family brands and larger wineries mingle with small-
production artisans. Come meet them over a glass of wine and experience first-
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Wente Vineyards Announces March Events
March marks the beginning of spring and the first bud break in the
vineyards – a glorious time to visit Livermore Valley Wine Country
and Wente Vineyards. If wine tasting, fine dining and championship
golf are on your “to do” list in 2009, now is the time to join Club
Wente Entertainment and take advantage of great deals, preferred
pricing and priority tickets, especially with the upcoming announce-
ment on March 27th of The Concerts at Wente Vineyards lineup.
As part of Wente Family Estates’ commitment to sustainable prac-
tices, all four tasting rooms continue to provide drop-off spots for
ReCORK America, a recycling program focused on collecting used and
surplus corks from wineries. For more information about Wente Vine-
yards, visit www.wentevineyards.com.
The Concerts at Wente Vineyards Lineup Announcement
Spring has sprung and Wente Vineyards is buzzing with the much-
anticipated announcement of The Concerts at Wente Vineyards 23rd
season on March 27th! Past favorites include Chris Isaak, Diana Krall,
Crosby Stills & Nash, and Boz Scaggs. 2009 is sure to offer a stellar
lineup. Tickets go on sale to Club Wente Entertainment members on
April 11th, and to the public on April 26th, so mark your calendars
for a music and wine experience at Wente Vineyards this summer. For
concert information, visit www.wentevineyards.com/concert.asp.
Sunset Suppers at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Enjoy the bounty of the Livermore Valley wine country over an
early twilight dinner! Every Sunday, The Restaurant at Wente Vine-
yards offers a steal of a gourmet meal. Diners who come in between
the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. enjoy a two-course dinner for just
$29 or a three-course dinner for just $37 (excluding tax and gratuity)
per person. This is the time to enjoy The Restaurant’s scenic vistas, as
the sun dips below the rolling green hills. The delicious sunset supper
menu offers a choice of appetizers, entrees, or desserts, with selections
changing on a weekly basis, and a special kid’s menu for the little ones.
The Restaurant takes pride in featuring local, sustainably and organi-
cally grown seasonal ingredients. Menus will feature suggested wine
selections, specifically paired with each dish (beverages are addi-
tional). Reservations for the restaurant can be made online at
www.wentevineyards.com/restaurant/ or by calling (925) 456-2450.
Sunday Brunch at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., The Restaurant at Wente
Vineyards is serving a delectable brunch menu prepared by Executive
Chef Arthur Wall. Stop in to enjoy the beauty of Wente Vineyards
while dining on locally and sustainably grown wine country cuisine. To
preview the menu, visit www.wentevineyards.com/restaurant/menus/.
The Course at Wente Vineyards
Spring is a great time to play The Course at Wente Vineyards.
Designed by golfing great Greg Norman, The Course is one of the
most beautiful and challenging in wine country, with 18 champi-
onship holes that play through the vineyards, rolling hills and natural
grasslands of Wente Vineyards in the scenic Livermore Valley. For tee
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times, call (925) 456-2425 or visit online at www.wentegolf.com. The
Course is located at 5040 Arroyo Road in Livermore.
Golf and The Grill
Right now at The Course at Wente Vineyards, play a round of golf
one hour prior to twilight and enjoy a complimentary meal at The
Grill before or following play. The Grill overlooks the exceptional view
of the 18th green and surrounding vineyards. For the menu, visit
online at wentevineyards.com/golf/the_grill/ or call (925) 456-2481
for more information.
Happy Birthday from The Course at Wente Vineyards
Enjoy a complimentary round of golf a week prior to or after your
birthday when you make it a foursome and bring three paying guests.
For tee times, call (925) 456-2425 or visit www.wentegolf.com.
ReCORK America with Wente Family Estates
As part of Wente Family Estates’ commitment to sustainable prac-
tices, all four tasting rooms are designated drop-off spots for ReCORK
America, a recycling program focused on collecting used and surplus
corks from wineries. For more information on the ReCORK America
program visit www.reCORKamerica.com or call (877) 321-CORK.
Drop off locations: Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room, 5565
Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550; Wente Vineyards Vineyard Tasting
Room, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550; Murrieta’s Well
Winery & Tasting Room, 3005 Mines Road, Livermore, CA 94550 or
Tamás Estates Tasting Room, 5489 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550
About Wente Vineyards
The country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery,
Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the
Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the
land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the
Future, a system of sustainable viticultural practices designed to
produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact.
This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where
energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility
are all integral to the culture.
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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE

Zinfandel is consid-
ered 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 after-
noon and evenings
creating character-
istic Lodi Zinfandel
– ripe forward fruit
with soft polished
tannins. Dating
back to the late
1800s, Lodi has a
long proud history LODI
of producing some
of the finest
Zinfandel grapes in
AREA
the state. Growers, WINERIES
vintners, and
consumers from
around the world
are quickly discov-
ering the distinctive
character of Lodi
Zinfandel.
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Lodi Spring Art Show at Woodbridge Winery
by Les Mahler
It will be a perfect blend of art and wine
tasting on March 21 and March 22 at the
Woodbridge Winery by Robert Mondavi.
The art show, sponsored by the Lodi
Community Art Center, is now in its 49th
year and the 30th year at the Woodbridge
Winery. The art and wine festival brings in
talents from throughout Northern California,
according to Larry Pilmaier, visitors center
manger at Woodbridge Winery. Admission is
free.
Woodbridge Winery will be hosting the
event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to
Pilmaier. And although it’s the 49th year at
the winery for the art show, it’s been only 30
years that the winery has been at Woodbridge
Winery, Pilmaier said.
“There was an art show before this was
Woodbridge Winery,” Pilmaier said. “The
winery has been here since 1933.”
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If history is any indication, the art and
wine show will be a huge success. “It seems to
get better every year.” Pilmaier said. Last year,
there were more than 300 pieces of art from
100 Northern California artisans, ranging
from sculptures to water color to acrylic to oil
to photographs.
Besides the art, which will be pre-juried
and offered for sale at the winery, there will be
wine tasting at Woodbridge Winery, Pilmaier
said. In fact, the barrel room will be festooned
for the art show, with all the art entries hung
on barrels, he said.
At the same time, the Woodbridge Winery
tasting room will be open for selling unique
gift items and tasting and selling and pouring
a selected limited wine, Section 29, Pilmaier
said.
“It’s a special Lodi red blend,” he said. “We
make special wines for our wine club
members and we’ll be pouring and selling
this wine at the Spring Art Show.”
The evening before the art and wine show,
sponsors of the art show, and those who have
bought pieces of art beforehand, will be
treated to entertainment and food at the
winery.
And while the Woodbridge Winery will be
hosting the event the weekend of March 21
and 22, the art show is part of the Lodi
Community Art Center’s Spring Art Show.
The Woodbridge Visitors’ Center is open
seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. (Closed on major holidays.) For more
information, visit www.woodbridgewines.com
or call the Visitors’ Center at (209) 365-8139.
The winery is located at 5950 East Wood-
bridge Road in Acampo.
The Lodi Community Art Center was
established in the 1930s and is a non-profit
organization dedicated “to encourage an
interest in, and study of, the art,” according to
its website. For more information on the Lodi
Community Art Center, call (209) 333-3855.
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Gregory Vajda Guest Conducting at Music in the Mountains

Music in the Mountains, celebrating its 28th season, brings the
classics, Jazz, Broadway and Big Band music to Nevada County year Gregory Vajda
round, with a festival for every season! The Spring Fest concert series
features international guest conductor Gregory Vajda. The opening
night concert features a “masquerade” pre-concert party and Interna-
tional pianist Andrew Armstrong. Russian Trio Voronezh will enter-
tain with gypsy, folk and classical music. See below for more concert
details.
Friday, March 27, 5:30-7pm – Musical Masquerade
Meet Gregory Vajda at the Pre-Concert Opening Night Party
The MIM lobby will be a “Masquerade” of color, elegant hors d’oeu-
vres, delicious desserts and fine wine to celebrate the opening night of
the Spring Fest and to welcome Gregory Vajda, MIM’s second candi-
date for Artistic Director. Come and wear a mask…a party not to be
missed!
Friday, March 27, 7:30pm – Pianist Andrew Armstrong with
Gregory Vajda conducting the MIM Resident Orchestra
“...why do we not hear other performers doing what Andrew does?
Friday, April 3, 7:30pm – Moz-Art a la Haydn –
Why is his sound so astonishing?” – Chamber Music Today
Violin Extravaganza with Gregory Vajda conducting
Spring Fest opens with flourish featuring Samuel Barber’s Adagio
and the MIM Resident Orchestra
for Strings; Arthur Honegger’s Symphony #2; Leonard Bernstein’s
Make our Garden Grow from Candide and New York based pianist The evening starts with Georg Telemann’s Concerto for 3 Violins
Andrew Armstrong performing Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto and Strings from Tafelmusik – music played at banquets and special
#1. Dmitri’s scoring is unusual, calling for a string orchestra, solo Court occasions. Alfred Schnittke’s Moz-Art a la Haydn, written in
piano and solo trumpet which will feature Scott Macomber. A show 1977, surprises one right from its creative opening followed by bits of
stopper! Mozart arranged into a musical collage, with a Haydn-like finale.
Serenade in F is one of Mozart’s very creative early works. Antonio
Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm – Russian Spectacular Vivaldi’s Concerto in E Major, Op.8, welcomes the spring season. The
with the award-winning Russian Trio Voronezh concert ends with Argentine composer, Astor Piazzolla’s, Four Seasons
“Three players, alone on a large open stage, filling every crevice of Buenos Aires. A delightful evening of strings!
with their rich imaginatively conceived music.” – Los Angeles Times
Sunday, April 5, 2pm Matinee – Concert Conversations with
Trio Voronezh’s diverse repertoire ranges from the works of Bach,
Gregory Vajda conducting and the MIM Resident Orchestra
Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky to Russian folk songs, gypsy
dance music and popular songs by Gershwin. Their ever-expanding Get an inside look at Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite for Strings and
concert material is arranged by the Trio’s members and performed other great master works as Gregory Vajda takes the audience into
with extraordinary virtuosity entirely from memory. More recently their worlds with his screen presentation and the MIM Resident
they have added works by Astor Piazzolla, Alfred Schnittke, and Orchestra’s skillful performance of works by J.S. Bach, Jean-Philippe
Shostakovich and Strauss. A great evening of entertainment! Rameau, Ralph Vaughn Williams. The concert ends with the Ascot
Gavotte, from My Fair Lady – great music by Alan Jay Lerner and
Sunday, March 29, 2pm – Spatial Music featuring Gregory Vajda smashing lyrics by Frederick Lowe. This concert is 75 minutes long
on the clarinet and the MIM Resident Orchestra with no intermission. A delightful afternoon of musical entertainment
Today’s concert will feature Artistic Director, Gregory Vajda on clar- for all ages!
inet with a few special twists. Georg Philipp Telemann’s Concerto for All concerts are performed inside the lovely candlelit Amaral
4 Violins in G Major instead is a special arrangement for 2 oboes and Family Festival Center off McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. Tickets
2 clarinets; Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite #3; start at $19 for adults and are only $5 for youth 17 and under. For
Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto in C Major for Two Oboes, Two Clarinets tickets and information, call (530) 265-6124, 1-800-218-2188 or
and String RV560s; Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue in C Minor; Vivaldi’s order tickets on-line at www.musicinthemountains.org
Concerto in C Major for Two Oboes, Two Clarinets and Strings RV559 “Music in the Mountains is a non-profit performing arts organiza-
and Felix Mendelssohn’s String Symphony #6. In a few pieces, the tion serving Western Nevada County with year-round live perfor-
musicians will be spaced in and around the audience – creating spatial mances of fine music and a wide array of educational programs for
music and a great afternoon of music! both youth and adults.”

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“Shake” it Up at The Grotto

by Joy Eaton The Shake’s clam chowder is one
of many recipes created by Sabu

I t is almost impossible to live in Monterey and not know of the

late legendary restaurateur and philanthropist Sabu Shake and
his family of six sons and wife, Isabella. It is unfortunate to
come to Monterey and not dine at one of the ocean front Shake
family restaurants, Old Fisherman’s Grotto or The Fish Hopper.
himself over 50 years ago and is the
only recipe not found in the Shake
Family Traditions Treasured
Recipes book. An average of 150
gallons of this secret family recipe,
The Old Fisherman’s Grotto is “the flagship of the restaurants,” known only to family and Execu-
says Restaurant Hall of Fame Chris Shake, who is now at the helm tive Chefs Mohamed Tabib and Chris Shake
of the family’s restaurant that his father Sabu started in 1952. Juan Ponce, are served daily.
With underwater murals, sea creature light fixtures and “I get the customer to come in and the service and quality of
photographs covering the walls of the two-story restaurant, you are food get them to come back.” This philosophy shows with Shake’s
surrounded by a romantic, intimate ambiance that retains familial wine list, selected with the help of beverage manager Dave Muller,
warmth and casual feeling. Shake explains, “from the moment you as well as the mouth-watering menu that always has at least 15
walk in the door, it is a great experience.” With ocean views from fresh desserts. “Great food and great wine really go together, and we
any seat you are tempted to watch the seals and sea otters play have them both,” exclaims Shake.
during daylight dining. While you dine, your friendly wait staff will With the amazing view, the impeccable service, the gourmet
tempt you with selections from the Wine Enthusiast award- menu and a connoisseur’s wine list, the Old Fisherman’s Grotto is
winning wine list and a diverse menu that includes Certified Angus inviting locals and tourists for date nights, family nights or simply
Beef steaks, macadamia encrusted halibut, traditional spaghetti and those just walking by.
meatballs, and their five years in a row voted “best clam chowder” For more information or to make a reservation, call Old Fish-
by Monterey County locals. erman’s Grotto at (831) 375-4604.

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Sarah’s Vineyard Goes Five-for-Five at

2009 San Francisco Chronicle Competition
Award-winning winery adds to its growing roster of accolades:
Medal winners to be poured at events throughout March
Sarah’s Vineyard, located on Hecker Pass near Mount Madonna,
announced the results of the recently held San Francisco Chronicle
Competition. The winery received Best of Class for its 2007 Santa
Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir, as well as a Best of Class for the 2005
Besson Vineyard Syrah, Santa Clara Valley. In addition, the winery won
Gold for its 2007 Estate Santa Clara Valley Pinot Noir, and Silver
medals for both Chardonnays entered, including the 2007 Santa Cruz
Mountains Chardonnay, and the 2007 Estate Santa Clara Valley
Chardonnay.
These results follow on the heels of awards for Sarah’s Pinots and
Chardonnays in a recent series of Best of Appellation tastings by
Appellation America, in which Sarah’s Vineyard scored Gold for their
2007 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Silvers for both the 2007
Rehbahn Vineyards Pinot and the 2007 Veranda Vineyards Pinot Noir.
Proprietor Tim Slater commented on the awards by noting, “Over
the past three years, we have made significant changes in the way we
manage our vineyards and our winery operations. Hiring Robert
Henson, our Operations and Winemaking Director, has proven a
winner all around. His investments in the laboratory and winery
equipment have paid off handsomely, and we look forward to
continued success with all the wines he has had a hand in making.”
Join Sarah’s Vineyard at one of these upcoming events:
• February 28: SF Chronicle Medal Winner’s Tasting, Fort Mason
• March 6: World of Pinot Noir, Pismo Beach
• March 15: Family Winemakers, Del Mar Fairgrounds
• March 21, 22: Rhone Rangers, San Francisco
• March 24th, Family Winemakers, Pasadena Convention Center
• March 28, 29: Pinot Paradise, Campbell
• April 30th-May 2: Hospice du Rhone, Paso Robles
About Sarah’s Vineyard
Sarah’s Vineyard believes that “Wine is Music from the Vineyard,”
and offers a symphony of hand-crafted wines, sourced from premium
vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains as well as from the estate vine-
yard. Success over the years with locally grown Rhone varietals
inspired the planting of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache
Blanc, Syrah, Counoise and Grenache at the estate site. These will
complement their award-winning Burgundian varietals, also grown on
the 28-acre estate near Mount Madonna.
Sarah’s Vineyard is conveniently located at 4005 Hecker Pass
Highway, just 30 minutes from Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz and
Monterey. Ample picnic facilities and regulation bocce courts are avail-
able. For for information or the lastest events at Sarah’s Vineyards, visit
www.sarahsvineyard.com

Rain Forest Weekends at Roaring Camp Railroad

Learn about California’s own rain forest … its forests of coastal
redwoods. Roaring Camp is overing weekend excursions of the Rain
Forest by Rail through March 29.
Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just a few miles from the
ocean, the forest flourishes in moderate temperatures and a year-round
water supply provided by frequent Pacific systems and dense fog.
Roaring Camp’s Georgiana Clark says, “In winter, California’s rain
forest is most dramatic. Storms whip branches; foliage glistens; and the
air is filled with the aroma of California bay laureland tanbark oak.”
As guests ride at branch level through a virgin forest by steam
train, fascinating information about the California coastal redwoods
and forest eco-system is revealed.
Trains operate Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. through
March 29. Tickets are $19.50 for adults, $13.50 for children three to
12 years. Parking is $7. For more information, call (831) 335-4484 or
visit www.roaringcamp.com.

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Two Great Events to Taste Burrell School Pinots

Visit Burrell School for Pinot Pathways, March 28 attending the Technical Session on Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon.
Taste a vertical of great estate Pinots as part of the annual Pinot VIP tasting from 1 to 2 p.m. Grand Cruz public tasting from 2 to 5
Pathways event, Saturday March 28, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Work p.m. See www.scmwa.com for details and to purchase tickets for all
your way from the 2005 to the 2009 vintages of the “Principal’s Pinot Paradise events. See you in Paradise!
Choice,” always a big, rich Pinot Noir. Both the 2005 and 2006 Estate The Future Tastes Great at Burrell School
Pinots won Gold in Appellation America’s “Best of Appellation” tasting Wine Sippers club members are invited to come taste Burrell
last fall. Purchase tickets for Pinot Pathways at www.scmwa.com. School’s lineup of barrel samples for futures purchases. These great
Don’t Miss Pinot Paradise at Villa Ragusa, March 29 wines are available for 50% off the retail price for case purchases, with
The ultimate party for sales and tasting beginning March 1 (for Library Reserve Club only),
Pinotphiles is at Villa and then the following weekends, March 7-8, March 14-15, March
Ragusa in Campbell, 22-23 and March 29-29, for all Sippers Club members. This is the best
Sunday, March 29. Taste deal on the finest local wines. See the website for more inforamation,
Pinots from 35 wineries www.burrellschool.com.
in the Santa Cruz Moun-
tains, expertly paired
with gourmet food by
fabulous local restau-
rants, including Cali- Tasters bid for Magnums at Pinot Paradise 2008
fornia Café, Park Place, Nonno’s, Restaurant James Randall, Tangle-
wood, Trevese and Rio Adobe. Bid on double magnums of your
favorite Pinots, plus a grand cuveé of all the Pinots being poured: truly
one of a kind! Learn something about this amazing appellation by

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Hahn Family Wines Hires Saunders
Hahn Family Wines, the sales
and marketing division of Hahn
Estates, recently announced the
addition of Chief Financial
Officer Bradley Saunders to the
executive team. In addition to
more than 20 years of wine
industry accounting experience,
Saunders who grew up in the
agricultural business, has held
various winery positions in oper-
ations and at the controller level.
A graduate of California State
University at Chico, Saunders
has worked as a Certified Public
Accountant at wine industry-
focused firms such as G&J
Seiberlich & Co. and
Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. He
also worked for Viansa Winery,
Pezzi King, Robert Mondavi,
Round Pound, Winery Exchange
and Folio wineries. With experi-
ence at wine companies large and
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Brad Saunders
New CFO at Hahn Family Wines
small, he brings an innovative,
insightful and keen perspective
to Hahn Family Wines.
“I am excited about the chal-
lenges and look forward to using
the experience I’ve gained
throughout my career,” said
Not to Scale
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Saunders, “every facet of the
different positions I’ve held in the
past can be applied to my work
at Hahn Family Wines as the
company grows to the next
level.” Saunders is overseeing
operations, costing, sustainability
procedures and several special
projects. Saunders is based at the
Napa Valley Hahn Family Wines
office and the Hahn Wine Estate
located in Monterey’s Santa Lucia
Highlands.
A native of the South Lake
Tahoe area, Saunders was raised
in the mountains as well as on
his family’s 60-acre ranch in the
northern Central Valley town of
Marysville. “I am very hands-on
and because of my family I am
attached to the land and there-
fore have a natural affinity for
vineyard operations and the wine
business,” said Saunders an avid
outdoor sports enthusiast who
resides in Santa Rosa with his
wife and two sons. “I like to work
hard and play hard with extreme
sports such as motocross, moun-
tain biking and wakeboarding,”
Saunders added.
Hahn Estates produces a
broad portfolio of wines ranging
from the Ultra-Premium Luci-
enne and Hahn SLH Wines from
the Santa Lucia Highlands to the
distinctive Hahn Estates, Smith
& Hook Winery and Bin36
brands primarily from the
Central Coast and Monterey
County appellations to Hunt-
ington Wine Cellars from
Sonoma appellations such as
Carneros and Alexander Valley to
the Cycles Gladiator Wines
which bear Central Coast and
California appellations.
For more information go to
www.hahnestates.com.
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NAPA VALLEY
25° Brix – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena
Open for lunch and dinner, call for hours
Wine country menu with a renewed focus on farm-to-table dining
Ad Hoc – 6476 Washington Street, Yountville
Brunch Sunday 10:30am-2pm, Dinner Wednesday-Monday 5-9pm
California cuisine based on fresh ingredients
Angéle – 540 Main St, Napa
Lunch and dinner 11:30am-9pm
Informal dining experience featuring Mediterranean cuisine
Auberge du Soleil – 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford 707 963-1211
Breakfast 7-11am, Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner 5:30- 9:30pm
Innovative menus, inspired by the bounty of Napa Valley, paired with wine
Azzurro Pizzeria – 1260 Main Street, Napa
Open for Lunch & Dinner, call for hours
Philosophy of simplicity and freshness in every meal
BarBer’s Q – 3900 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa
Daily 11am-10pm – American heritage barbecue
Bay Leaf – 2025 Monticello Road, Napa
Wednesday-Monday 11:30am-2:30pm
Fine American and French cuisine in Napa Valley
Bistro Don Giovanni – 4110 Howard Lane, Napa
Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm
Fresh cuisine with an Italian and country French flare
Bistro Jeanty – 6510 Washington Street, Yountville
Daily 11:30am-10:30pm – Homey French cuisine that changes with the seasons
Boon Fly – 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa
Daily from 7am-9pm
Modern rustic cuisine based on the agricultural heritage of the region
Bouchon – 6534 Washington Street, Yountville
Daily 11am-midnight
Fine French food, rooted in tradition, served in a casual atmosphere
Brannan’s Grill – 1374 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
Monday-Saturday 11:30am-9pm, Sunday 11am-10pm
American & Italian cuisine
Café Sarafornia – 1413 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
Breakfast & Lunch daily 7am-2:30pm
Selection of classic dishes as well as some unique creations
Caffe Cicero – 1245 1st Street, Napa
Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 8:30am-12am
Sunday 8:30am-4pm – Italian classics in the wine country
Celadon – 500 Main St, Napa;
Monday-Friday 11:30am-9pm; Saturday until 10pm
Seasonally influenced global comfort food featuring flavors of the world
« Cole’s Chop House – 1122 Main St, Napa 707 224-6323
Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm
Classic American steak house
Compadres – 505 Lincoln Avenue, Napa
Monday-Friday 11am-10:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-10:30pm
Traditional Mexican food
Cuveé – 1650 Soscol Avenue, Napa
Monday-Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday 5-11pm
Menu reflects wine country theme with comfort foods that accompany wine list
Farm – 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa
11:30am-10pm – Simple elegant food highlighting sustainable agriculture
French Laundry – 6640 Washington Street, Yountville
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-1pm, 5:30pm-9pm
American fare with French inspiration – advance reservations required
« Fume Bistro – 4050 Byway East, Napa 707 257-1999
Daily from 11:30am, Sunday from 10am
Seasonally inspired American bistro – “locals” favorite
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Greystone at CIA – 2555 Main Street, St. Helena
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-10pm
707 944-2749 Local, seasonal ingredients are the inspiration for the cuisine
Grill at Silverado – 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa
Daily 6:30-9:30pm – Wine country cuisine with an Asian flair
707 944-2487 Hurley’s – 6517 Washington Street; Yountville
Daily 11:30am-10pm – Fresh seasonal Mediterranean inspired wine country cuisine
JoLe – 1457 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
707 252-8115 Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday, 5-10pm
“Farm to Table” All-natural organic ingredients
La Toque – 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa
Opens daily at 5:30pm – Dishes that harmonize with great wine
Marker House – 1347 Main Street, St. Helena
Daily 11:30am-10pm – Comfort food with a California cuisine twist
707 255-5552
Martini House – 245 Spring Street, St Helena
Sunday-Thursday 5:30-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30-10pm
Steak, chops seafood and comfort food
707 224-6600
Meadowood – 900 Meadowood Lane, St Helena
Monday-Saturday 5:30pm – Cuisine created to showcase Napa Valley wines
707 257-9720
Mustards Grill – 7399 Saint Helena Highway, Napa
Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm; Friday-Saturday11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-9pm
An American grill featuring grilled fish, chops, steaks
707 224-3300
Napa Valley Grille – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville
Open for lunch and dinner, call for hours
California cuisine based on local fresh ingriedients
707 944-0103
Pacific Blues Café – 6525 Washington Strret, Yountville
Daily 11:30-10pm – American cuisine with fresh ingredients
707 299-4870
Pasta Prego – 3206 Jefferson Street, Napa
Daily 11:30am-5pm – Casual Italian cuisine with outdoor dining
Piccolino’s Italian Café – 1385 Napa Town Center, Napa 707 251-0100
707 944-8037
Daily 11am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday Brunch until 2:30pm
Blending of local produce, fresh seafood & creativity
Press – 587 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena 707 967-0550
707 942-2233
Dinner 5:30-10pm (closed Tuesday) Bar opens at 5pm
Features a custom-built wood-fired grill and rotisserie
Redd – 6480 Washington Street, Yountville
707 942-0555
Lunch Friday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner from 5:30pm
Updated interpretation of wine country cuisine
Rutherford Grill – 1180 Rutherford Road, Rutherford
707 252-3636
Daily 11am-10pm – Grilled American cuisine
Siena at Meritage – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
707 254-9690 Open for Lunch & Dinner, call for hours – California-raised with Tuscan flare
Solbar – 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
Daily 7am-11pm – Ingredient-driven bistro fare
Tra Vigne – 1050 Charter Oak, St. Helena
Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm – Dishes from the heart and hand of Italy
Tuscany – 1005 1st Street, Napa
707 253-1111 Sunday-Thursday 5-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5-11pm
Authentic Tuscan cuisine with fresh ingredients from the Napa Valley
Ubuntu – 1140 Main Street, Napa
707 224-2330 Sunday-Wednesday 7am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 7am-10pm
Vegetable-inspired dishes from the Biodynamic® gardens
UVA Trattoria – 1040 Clinton Street, Napa
707 299-4880 Tuesday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday 11:30am-midnight
Saturday 5pm-midnight, Sunday 4-9pm, closed on Monday
Italian comfort food prepared with the freshest ingredients
707 944-238
SONOMA COUNTY
Alice’s Restaurant – 101 S. Main Street Ste A, Sebastopol 707 829-3212
Relaxed “adjustable” hours, call ahead
Organic wine country comfort food, casual atmosphere
707 967-1010 Applewood – 13555 Highway 116, Guerneville 1-800-555-8509
Tuesday-Saturday from 6pm
Organic garden, fine dining in rustic elegance
707 257-5400 Barndiva – 231 Center Street, Healdsburg 707 431-0100
Wedneday-Thursday 5:30-11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 11am-12am
707 944-2345 Modern country food, spirits, garden dining, sustainably farmed
Bluegrass –14310 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen 707 935-2882
707 942-5938 Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 5-9pm, Saturdays-Sundays from 11:30am
Hearty barbecue, veggie plates, comfort food, full bar, extensive wine list
Ca Bianca Restaurant – 835 2nd Street, Santa Rosa 707 542-5800
707 257-5157 Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, Dinner daily from 5pm
Fine Italian cuisine from around Italy set in a historic 1876 Victorian
Cafe Citti – 9047 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood 707 833-2690
707 963-3799
Lunch 11am-3:30pm, Dinner 5-8pm
Casual Italian cuisine, patio seating, informal atmosphere
707 963-2233
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar – 1325 Broadway, Sonoma 707 935-6600
Breakfast 6:30am-11:30am, Lunch 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 5:30-9pm
Wine country cusine, extensive California wine list
707 963-3646
Cena Luna – 241 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg 707 433-6000
Dinner from 5pm Tuesday-Saturday – Seasonal Northern Italian menu
707 944-2424
Central Market – 42 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma 707 778-9900
Dinner from 5:30pm
California cuisine offered in a contemporary yet rustic 1920 building
707 944-8686
Charcuterie – 335 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg 707 431-7213
Monday-Thursday 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-9pm, Friday-Sunday 12-9pm
Bistro-style seasonal fare, vegetarian entrees, local cheese & wine
707 944-4455
Cucina Paradiso – 56 E Washington Street, Petaluma 707 782-1130
Monday-Saturday 11:30 to 2:30, Monday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm
707 224-9011 Italian cuisine prepared from scatch; recommended wine pairings
Cyrus Restaurant – 29 North Street, Healdsburg 707 433-3311
Nightly 5:30-9:30pm
A dressy, special occasion restaurant; 5 & 8 course menu options, vegetarian menu
De Schmire – 304 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma 707 762-1901
Nightly 5:30-9pm
French style bistro with eclectic, out-of-the-ordinary artistic decor
Della Santina – 133 East Napa Street, Sonoma 707 935-0576
707 944-2222 Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner 5-9pm
Tuscan trattoria serving fresh, unassuming local fare; patio seating
Dry Creek Kitchen – 133 East Napa Street, Healdsburg 707 935-0576
707 963-1792 Lunch Friday-Sunday 12-2:30pm, Sunday-Thursday 5:30-9:30pm
Friday-Saturday 5:30-10pm – Wine country cuisine served with fresh local ingredients
707 251-1900 El Dorado Kitchen – 405 1st Street West, Sonoma 707 996-3030
Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm daily, Dinner 5:30-9pm
707 226-0800 “Farm driven” collection of earthy yet sophisticated California cuisine
Farmhouse Restaurant – 7871 River Road, Forestville 707 887-3300
707 963-4444 Wine country cuisine with emphaisis on fresh local ingreidients; patio seating
Fig Cafe & Wine Bar – 13690 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen 707 938-2130
707 258-1000 Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10am-2:30pm, Dinner from 5:30pm
Café featuring fresh California cuisine including pizzas & desserts, take-out available
Girl & the Fig – 110 West Spain Street; Sonoma 707 938-3634
707 251-5656 Daily 11:30am-10pm – Antique bar "Rhone Alone" winelist, seasonal menu, cheese
platters, outdoor patio seating
Glen Ellen Inn Oyster & Martini Bar – 13670 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen
707 255-6646 California cuisine with a French twist – Call for hours 707 996-6409
Grafitti – 101 2nd Street, Petaluma 707 765-4567
Monday-Thursday 11:30am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-1am
Sunday 11am-10pm – Light & hearty entrees in a comtemporary setting on the river
Graziano's – 170 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma 707 762-5997
Daily 5:30-10pm – Italian cuisine made with fresh local ingreidients; exotic vodkas
« Harmony Lounge at Ledson 707 996-9779
Daily 11am-9pm 480 1st Street East, Sonoma
Elegant California cuisine with open-air seating, wine pairings
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« John Ash & Co. at Vintners Inn Willis Seafood & Raw Bar – 403 Healdsburg Avenue, Windsor SACRAMENTO
4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa 707 527-7687 Seafood & oysters, local wines 707 433-9191 Cafe Bernardo – 726 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento 916 443-1180
Friday-Saturday 5-9:30pm, Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm Zazu – 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa 707 523-4814 Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner from 5pm
Wine country cuisine, seasonally fresh, local foods paired with fine wine Wednesday-Sunday from 5:30pm Salads, pizzettas, burgers, fresh fish, steak and chicken
Josef’s Restaurant – 308 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa 707 571-8664 Northern Italian-inspired playful Americana roadhouse restaurant
Centro Cocina Mexicana – 28th & J Streets, Sacramento 916 442-2552
Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner daily from 5pm Zin Restaurant – 344 Center Street, Healdsburg 707 473-0946 Open for lunch and dinner
True French continental cuisine served in a turn-of-the-century European atmosphere Updating and enhancing American regional dishes Authentic specials, tequila from select regions in Mexico
K & L Bistro – 119 S Main Street, Sebastopol 707 823-6614 Chop House – 1117 11th Street, Sacramento 916 447-8900
Bistro atmosphere with mesquite oven serving California & French fare NORTH CENTRAL COAST Monday-Friday from 11am, Saturday-Sunday from 5pm
Kenwood Restaurant – 9900 Highway 12, Kenwood 707 833-6326 MONTEREY Specializing in classic fresh steaks, chops & seafood
Serving continually from 11:30am til 9pm Wednesday-Sunday Café Fina - 47 Fishermans Wharf # 1, Monterey 831 372-5200 Cosmo Café – 1000 K Street, Sacramento 916 446-9800
California cuisine with 3 dining rooms, mountain & vineyard views Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, Dinner seating at 5pm, Saturday open until 10pm Daily 9am-after midnight – American cuisine with a California flair
Italian seafood on the wharf
Kuletos (Coastal) – 23240 Highway 1, Marshall 1-866-63-NICKS Esquire Grill – 1213 K Street, Sacramento 916 448-8900
Breakfast 8am, Lunch, Dinner at 4pm Domenico's - 50 Fishermans Wharf # 1, Monterey 831 372-3655
Lunch from 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner from 4:30pm Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30-11pm, Sunday 4:30pm
Fresh menu made from sustainable, local agriculture & aquaculture Classic American cooking of times past featuring steaks, chops & seafood
Traditional Italian cuisine featuring fresh seafood
La Gare – 208 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa 707 528-4355 Il Fornaio – 400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento 916 446-4100
Montrio Bistro - 414 Calle Principal, Monterey 831 648-8880
French cuisine with decor and ambiance that reflects an elegant old-world charm Sunday-Thursday 4:30-9:30, Friday-Saturday 4:30-10:30pm Creatively prepared, premium-quality Italian cuisine based on authentic regional
Langley’s on the Green – 610 McClelland Drive, Windsor American cuisine with influences of Europe Italian recipes
American cuisine showcased in a full exhibition kitchen 707 837-7984 Old Fisherman's Grotto - 39 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey 831 375-4604 Mc Cormick & Schmicks – 1111 J Street, Sacramento 1-888-344-6861
Lucas Wharf – 595 S Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707 875-3522 Daily 11:30am-9pm – Great seafood & view of the cove Monday-Friday 11:30am-10pm
Sunday-Thursday 11am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-9:30pm Tarpy's Roadhouse - 2999 Salinas Hwy # 1, Monterey 831 647-1444 Daily menus feature a list of 30 seafood species
Local fish, steaks, fresh pasta dishes & innovative specials Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday open until 10:30pm Paragary’s Bar & Oven – 1401 28th Street, Sacramento 916 457-5737
Madrona Manor – 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg 1-800-258-4003 Creative American country cuisine Seating from 5pm
Wednesday-Sunday 6-9pm, in five dining rooms year round Willie's Smokehouse - 95 Prescott Avenue, Monterey 831 372-8880 Fresh pastas, grilled meats, fish, poultry, salads and signature pizzas
Inventive cuisine in a cozy, old-world setting for the discriminating palate Daily 11:30am-9pm Ristorante Piatti – 571 Pavillions Lane, Sacramento 916 649-8885
Meritage Martini & Oyster Bar – 165 West Napa Street, Sonoma Wood-grilled barbeque steaks & seafood Monday-Wednesday 11:30am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm
Dinner begins at 4pm 707 938-9430 CARMEL Sunday 11am-9pm, Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm
Northern Italian & southern French cuisine, extensive oyster bar Bahama Billy's - 3690 The Barnyard, Carmel 831 626-0430 Open kitchens and stone pizza hearths
Lunch 11:30am-4pm, Dinner 4-9pm – Island inspired cuisine
Mirepoix – 275 Windsor River Road, Windsor 707 838-0162 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – 501 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento 916 286-2702
Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 5-9pm Bistro Beaujolais - Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea 831 624-5600 Dinner 5-10pm – Steaks seared at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter so they
Traditional French bistro food with a distinct twist Daily 10am-10pm – French cuisine with world influences
sizzle all the way to your table.
Mosaic Restaurant – 6675 Front Street, Forestville 707 887-7503 Carmel's Bistro Giovanni - San Carlos & 5th, Carmel 831 626-6003
Daily 5-10pm – Italian, Mediterranean and California cuisine Scotts Seafood – 4350 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento
Showcasing the chef’s California perspective of global cuisine Seating from 5pm 1-800-323-7500
da Giovanni - Lincoln Street & 5th, Carmel 831 626-5800 Quality food highlighted by riverfront views, patios and outdoor fire pits
Ralph’s Bistro – 109 Plaza Street, Healdsburg 707 433-1380 Daily 5-10pm – Italian cuisine with fresh seafood
Lunch Monday-Thursday 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Monday-Saturday 5:30-9pm Spataro – 1415 L Street, Sacramento 916 440-8888
Fresh California cuisine Rio Grill - 101 The Crossroads, Carmel 831 625-5436
Lunch 11:30am-5pm, Dinner seating from 5pm Monday-Thursday 4:30-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30-11pm, Sunday 4:30
Ravenous – 420 Center Street, Healdsburg 707 431-1302 Entrees from the wood-burning grill & oak wood smoker Open kitchen with classic, soulful Italian dishes
Call for hours – Charming interior, large portions of rustic fare & what’s fresh
CARMEL VALLEY
Risibisi – 154 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma 707 766-7600 Volcano Bar & Grill - 27 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831 659-1280
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Lunch starting at 11:30am, Dinner 5pm-midnight on weekends Daily 11:30am-9pm – Grilled cuisine with a Hawaiian influence
Italian and California cuisine recipies with a contemporary flare School Street Bistro – 116 N School Street, Lodi 209 333-3950
SALINAS Lunch from 11:30am, Dinner from 4:30pm
Saddles Steak House – 29 East MacArthur Street, Sonoma 707 933-3191 Most everything from scratch and everything cooked to order
Gino's - 1410 South Main Street, Salinas 831 422-1814
Lunch 11:30am-2pm Wednesday-Sunday, Dinner 5:30-8:30pm Wednesday-Sunday Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner from 4pm
Specializing in steaks, chops and fresh seafood Authentic Italian dishes inspired by southern Italy LIVERMORE
Santé at Sonoma Mission Inn – 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma 707 938-9000 Golden Fish - 221 Main Street, Salinas 831 422-4946
Dinner seating at 6pm – Wine country style with the freshest local produce Call for hours – Fresh seafood entrees Blackhawk Grille – 3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville 925 736-4295
Santi – 21047 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville 707 857-1790 Portobello’s - 366 S. Main Street, Salinas 831 753-0797 Dinner seating from 5pm
Dinner Sunday-Thursday 5:30-8:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30-9pm Monday-Saturday 7am-7:30pm, Sunday until 7:30pm Innovative and eclectic, seasonally-inspired cuisine
Lunch Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm American cuisine Faz – 5121 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton 925 460-0444
Honest Italian cuisine recalling the Italian countryside, served in a landmark building Salinas Fish House - 172 Main Street, Salinas 831 775-0175 Breakfast & Lunch from 7am, Dinner from 5pm
Shiso – 522 Broadway, Sonoma 707 933-9331 Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 5-9pm Contemporary American, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern
Daily 4:30-6pm, Monday-Saturday 4:30-9pm Featuring a wide variety of seafood, chicken and steaks « Cafe Garré – 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore 925 371-8200
Creative and unique dishes preparing a extensive modern Asian menu SIERRA FOOTHILLS Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm
Syrah – 205-A 5th Street, Santa Rosa 707 568-4002 Dinner Friday 6-9pm (Closed for dinner in winter)
Lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm, Dinner from 5pm nightly Latitudes – 130 Maple Street, Auburn 530 885-9535
Mediterranean-inspired wine country cuisine
Lunch seating at 11:30am, Dinner seating at 5pm
Seasonal, deeply flavored, soul-satisfying comfort food McNamara’s Steak & Chop House
Specializing in ethnic and cultural diversity
The Brasserie – 170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa 707 636-7388 Mineral Restaurant – Murphy's 209 728-9743 7400 San Ramon Road, Dublin 925 833-0995
Daily from 11am – Menu inspired by classic French country Wednesday 3-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-9pm Seating from 5pm – Steak chops and fish, homey atmosphere, family style portions
« Tides Wharf – 835 Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707 875-3652 Fine vegetarian cuisine Wente Vineyards Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily – Full bar, oyster and shrimp cocktail bar, Taste – Main Street, Plymouth 209 245-3463 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore 925 456-2300
“no tables available without a view of the bay;” locally caught, fresh seafood special- Dinner from 5pm weekdays, 4:30pm weekends Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner from 5pm
ties, pasta, steak and lobster served daily Fresh, seasonal and changing with availability Innovative American dishes, influenced by Italian, French and California cuisine

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NAPA VALLEY Charbay Winery & Distillery– 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open Tue-Sat or by appointment
Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
« ALPHA OMEGA – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6
Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs Chateau Potelle – 3875 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 255-9440x18 Open daily 11-5
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 251-9300 Open by appointment only Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-5
« ANDRETTII W INE R Y – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 888-460-8463 Open daily 10-5 « CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 259-2225 Open daily 10-5
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK;
Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
« AR GE R- MA RTU CC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
ARNS – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30 Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Toursar Cornerstone Cellars – Napa Call for information; 877 686-3286
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open daily 10-4
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open daily 10-4
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open daily 11-5
« BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5230 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open daily 9-5
« BELL WINE CELLARS – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 « DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Gifts, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
« BERINGER VINEYARD – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-6 Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Cave Tours, Food Pairings Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-6684 Open daily 10-5:30 « DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 « ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open daily 10-5
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open daily 9-5
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5
Bremer Family – 975 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Open daily 10-5
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open Sat-Sun 10-3:30 or by appointment
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open daily 8-4:30
Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena Call for information; 707 963-7181
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4
« CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat til 8
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; « FLORA SPRINGS TASTING ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5
Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area
Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643 Open daily 10:30-4 « FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x215 Open daily 10-5
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5
« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Open daily 10-5
« CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed ;
Gifts, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours with reservation only Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily 10-4 Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5
Ceja Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-3954 Open daily 10-4 « FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5
Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10 Gift Items, Picnic Area; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open daily 10-4

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« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open daily 10-5 « MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children Welcomed Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
« GIRARD WINERY – 1551 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 968-9297 Open daily 10-5 Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Children Welcomed, Picnic Area « MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
« GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Tasting Fees, Gift Items, Art Exhibits « NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open daily 10-5 Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30
« GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy 29 S., Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30 Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Noah Vineyard – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open Sat-Sun 11-5
Hall – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open daily 10-
« PEJU – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30 PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only « PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30
« HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 Children & Pets OK
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Welcomed; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail , St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open daily 10-4
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily 10-4 « RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Napa; 707 744-0675 Open daily 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
« JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6 Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open daily 10-5
« JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 Reynolds Family Winery – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
« JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily 10-4 Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
Robert Mondavi Winery – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Kirkland Ranch Winery – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100 Open daily 10-4
Robert Pepi Winery – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open Moo-Sat 9-5
Robert Sinskey Vnyrds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Rocca Family – 1130 Main St, Napa; 707 257-8467 Mon-Sat 1-6
Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open daily 10-4
« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5
Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy 29 So, St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6 Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5
Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Open daily 10-5
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
« 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 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily 10-4
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5 « ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
« MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 10:30 & 12:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707-963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30 Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4

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Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open daily 10-3:30 X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 287-4984 Open by appointment only
« SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5 Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open Mon-Fri 10-4 « ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
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« SILVERADO VINEYARDS – 6121 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open daily 11-5
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Fr-Su 10-4:30 or by appointment
« ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily10-5
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30 « ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily11-5
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7 Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily11-5
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open Mon-Sat 10-4 « ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30 « ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-8980 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
« SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5 Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Fri-Sat 12-6
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open daily 10-4 Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment only Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 « BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 « BLACKSTONE WINERY – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 935-3504 Open daily 12-8 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment only « BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment only
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Open by appointment only
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment only
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily: Winter 9-5, Summer 9-6
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Cave Tours Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment only Carneros Family Wineries – 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Castle Vineyards – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 996-1966 Open daily 11-6
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707-938-4466 Open daily 10-6
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 « CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Chateau Felice – 223 Center St, 707 431-9010; Healdsburg Mon-Wed 11-6 Thu-Sun 11-6
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open daily 10:30-4:30 « 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
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5 « CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Tours Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707-942-0840 Open by appointment only « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 10-6
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5 Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5
« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Mon-Fri 11-4:30
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10-4:30

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Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5 Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
Children Welcomed Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-4:30 Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries)
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-3010 Open daily 10-5
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Larson Family – (Tasting Room at The Cellar Door) 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
« FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings « LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-2330 Open daily 10-5
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-4:30 Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Sat-Sun 11-4 « LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707-433-9211 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5
« FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’S ROSSO & BIANCO
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5 « LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Fri-Mon 11-5 « LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eight St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Open by appointment only
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6 Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Vineyard Tours « MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed)
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707-473-2909; Open daily 11-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti RdGeyserville; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5 Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
« GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings « MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5 Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-8980 « MAYO FAMILY WINERY – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30 « MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6
Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4 « MAYO FAMILY – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6
Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 « MAYO FAMILY ON THE PLAZA – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Open daily 10:30-6
Gift items, Children OK
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
« HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5
Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Thu-Sun 11-5
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 10-5
« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
« J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5 Moondance Cellars – at the Wine Room; 9575 Sonoma Hwy; Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children Welcomed « MOSAIC (formerly De Lorimier)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10-4:30
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Jacuzzi Vineyards – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 11-5 Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5 « MUSCARDINI CELLARS – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-833-0526 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
« 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 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5 « PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5 « PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5
Children & Pets OK Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891; Open daily 10-4:30; Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30 Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only

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Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30 « Topel – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment Trentadue – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
« QUIVIRA VINEYARDS – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours « Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5 Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6 « VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707-833-2300 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed
Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
« WELLINGTON VINEYARDS – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Open daily 11-5
Roche – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 Open daily 10-6 White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Open daily 11-4 « WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5
« RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5 Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5
Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5 NORTH CENTRAL COAST
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
ALAMEDA COUNTY
« ROSSO & BIANCO - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Food Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Open by appointment only
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707-696-0004 Thur-Mo 11-6 Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Mon 12-6
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11-5 Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227 Open by appointment only
SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070 Open daily 10:30-5 Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305 Open by appointment only
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only J C Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 465-5900 Open by appointment only
« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5 Lost Canyon – 2102 Dennison St Ste A, Oakland; 510 534-9314 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours Rosenblum Cellars – 2900 Main St, Alameda; 510 865-7007 Open daily 11-6
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5 SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
« SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4 Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 10:30-6
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Thur-Mo 11-5 Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 408 686-1050 Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4
« SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5 Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053 Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd Weekend of the Month
« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-6
Sebastopol Vineyards – Hwy 116 N. Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Sat/Sun 11-4:30 Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Open daily 10-5
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5 Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-214 Open daily 10-5
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30 Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 857-3562 Mon-Sat 9-4 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5 Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2 Léal Estate Vnyds – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Martin Winery – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 11-4 3rd Saturday of each month
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-6
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5 « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823 3rd Saturday of each month
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4 Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 11-5
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4 Sunrise Winery – Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Fri-Sun 11-5
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Fri-Sun 12-5

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Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 12-5 Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5
Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700 Open by appointment only « SILVER MOUNTAIN – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2275 Open by appointment only
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS Tasting Room – 381 #Q Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 12-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat 11-4
Alexander Cellars – 427 A Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-9090 Fri-Sun Noon-5
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Rd, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5
Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Thu-Sun 11-5
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Ave, Capitola; 831-462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6
Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 Open daily 12-5
Wines of Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment
Beauregard – 55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-6
White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911 Open daily 11:30-6
Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518 Open daily 11-5
Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment
« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open daily 11-6
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5 Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
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, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 3rd Sat of each month 11am-4pm
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 VNYDS WINE LOUNGE 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-7
Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 11-7
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124 Open daily 11-5
Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only « VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 10-6
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 SALINAS VALLEY
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Special events & by appointment A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Sun 11-5
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 « BLACKSTONE WINERY – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Open daily 11-4
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Children & Pets OK, Self-Guided Tour
« POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only « 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
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312 Open by appointment only
Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Special Events & by appointment
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242 Open by appointment only
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-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 Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4

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Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5 « SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5
San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992 Tue-Sun 11-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
« SCHEID VINEYARDS – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5 Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6
« VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5 Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
HOLLISTER
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-6
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt
Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Open daily 10-5
Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily 10-5
Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Open by appointment only
« ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707-895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5 YOLO COUNTY
Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Mon-Fri 10-5 Berryessa Gap – 1 Ranch Road, Winters; 530 795-3201 First Sat 12-6, Fri-Sat 4-8
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5 Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open by appointment only
Brutocao Cellars – H13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6 Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Burford & Brown – 13265 S. Hwy 101, Ste 5, Hopland; 707-744-8781 Open daily 11-4 French Hill Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1710 Fri-Sun 11-5
Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1094 Thu-Sun 11-5
Christine Woods – 3155 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2115 Open daily 11-6 Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd, Esparto; 530 662-3215 Wed-Sun 11-5
Fife Est Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5 Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat-Sun 11-5
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Open by appointment only Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fr-Su 11-5
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707-744-8466 Open daily 10-5
LIVERMORE VALLEY
Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Battaion Cellars – 21 S. Livermore Ave, #109, Livermore; 925 245-9242 Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 12-5
Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5 Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6 Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Hidden Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-3743; 987-3503 Open daily 11-6 Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun Noon-4:30
Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5
Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707-894-2304 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707-937-4960 Open daily 11-5 Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Thu-Sun 11-5
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5 Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 447-4328 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
McDowell Wine – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland Open daily 10-5 el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Tue-Sun 12-4:30
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5 Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190 Open daily 11-5 Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Sat-Sun 12-5
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Mon-Sat 10-5 « GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Sat-Sun 11-5
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Sat-Sun, 1-6 Fri 4-7
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5 John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Fri-Sun 1-6
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4:30
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 Little Valley Winery– 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 862-9006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Livermore Valley Cellars – 1508 Westmore Rd, Livermore; 925 447-1751 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 Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5

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McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5 St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open daily 1-4
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923 Sat-Sun 11-5
Red Skye – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square) 925-989-1163 Fri 3-6, Sat 1-6 Sun 1-5 VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Open daily 12-5
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Open by appointment only
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871 Sat-Sun 12-5
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 Woodbridge Uncorked– 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575 Wed-Sun, Call for hours
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Woodbridge – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 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
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5 AMADOR COUNTY
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-4:30 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
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
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 10-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Tues-Sun 9-4:30
Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Sat-Sun 12-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Sat-Sun 11-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 11-5 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283 Open daily 10-5
Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Open daily 10-5 Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Open daily 9-5:30 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5 Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Thu-Sun 11-5 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open daily 11-5
Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Open daily 11-6 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Sat-Sun 12-6 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE Fri-Sun 11-4 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun 11-5 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 10-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Open daily 11-6
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758 Open daily 10-5 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Open daily 11-5 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Sat-Sun 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 11-4 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Open daily 10:30-5

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Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5 Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5
Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Sun 10:30-5 Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5
CALAVERAS COUNTY Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5
Black Sheep Winery – 634 French Gulch, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only) Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Wed-Sun 11-5
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 12-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Wed-Sun 11-6 Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Thur-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Hatcher Winery – 419 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sun 12-5:30 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Sat-Sun 10-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Lavender Ridge – 431 B Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Fri-Sun 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Fri-Sun 11-6 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Open daily 12-5 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5 Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Wed-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Wed-Mon 11-6 MERCED COUNTY
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Thu-Sun 10:30-5:30
NEVADA COUNTY
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 425E Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 or by appointment
Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 11-5
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.)
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Open daily 11-5 PLACER COUNTY
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5 Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5 Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Open daily 11-5 Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only
Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5 Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 Open by appointment only
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Open daily 11-5 Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Open by appointment only

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