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Prager Winery & Port Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
F E AT U R E
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
WINERY
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Mahoney Vineyards Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-43
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Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
PA I R S
St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PERFECT
Coffee Rubbed
Rib Eye with SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-57
Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
O F T H E W E E K 26
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
TA S T I N G R O O M
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-57

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Scharffenberger Cellars
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
N E W S 34
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
WINE COUNTRY
NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Charles Krug Approaching 150 Years WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-78
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Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
How important is the pairing of wine with food?

For those of us who put as much care in choosing a wine as they match the fruit flavors, if possible.
do food, it helps to know a little bit of the thought process that goes Pleasing combinations can be achieved through the combination of
into pairing wine with food. complementary flavors in the wine and food or with contrasting
The wine-and-food pairing dilemma comes about because wine flavors of the wine and food. The ultimate contrast pairing is a salty
should be treated just like a food. After all, it has flavors, weight, after- English Stilton cheese with a sweet dessert wine.
taste, structure and nuance. Ignore this fact and you risk a disap- When you wish to spotlight a very special wine, choose a dish that
pointment with either the wine or the food. That’s why books are is almost neutral in flavor so that it doesn’t compete with the wine
written and classes are given on the subject. Dishes with a strong amount of vinegar, i.e. salad dressings, almost
Based on my experience using the simple and basic guidelines always make a wine taste bad. The best bet is a wine with high acidity,
below, I may not achieve the absolute perfect pairing of wine with such as a sparkling wine, Riesling or Beaujolais.
food, but I definitely optimize my wine and food experience. If the It’s perfectly acceptable to drink red wine with fish, keeping Rule
perfect pairing is a moment of pure harmony that is unmistakable and Number 1 in mind. Salmon pairs wonderfully with Pinot Noir.
often unforgettable, the optimized pairing is one without any obvious Choosing a wine style that originates from the same country as the
clash of food and wine components. food style improves your odds of creating a good combination. Think
Fortunately, the vast majority of the pairings I’ve had based on the Italian wine (or Italian varietals grown in California) with Italian food.
rules below worked well enough to create a pleasing, if not perfect, When in doubt, always choose your personal wine preference,
combination. regardless of the food.
Pair the “weight“ of the food with that of the wine. Lighter foods Great wine and food pairing experiences are truly unforgettable.
with delicate wines (usually white), and heavier foods with full-body You’ll know it when the moment a perfect pairing happens. A bite of
wines. food followed by a sip of wine seems to melt together on your palate,
Pair fruity wines with dishes topped with fruity sauces. Try to one insperable from the other.
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: 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.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
More Than 250 Quality Wines

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

Buon Amici Members & Guests Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
ONGOING Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com
Joseph Phelps Vineyards: 707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75
Tastings & Seminars • Members Only New Release Tastings • Library Tasting, $75
An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours • Barrel Tastings by appointment • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20
11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-Friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40 • Vertical Tastings by appointment • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15
free for wine club members, RSVP 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com • Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting
· Insignia Blending · Le Nez ONGOING
ONGOING
· Tasting Terroir · Wine Appreciation Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting
· Cool California (Freestone Chardonnay & Pinot Noir) Vineyard & Winery Tours
at Monticello Vineyards
· Barrel seminars (Napa Valley Cab) at Raymond Vineyards
Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley $25
RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt)
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com
Wine Component Tasting Seminar ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
at Merryvale Vineyards Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre ONGOING
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members St. Helena, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, $12.50 Wine Tasting Experiences
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com 707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu at Benessere Vineyards
St. Helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND ONGOING
• Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery
• Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15
at Merryvale Vineyards For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2, www.robertmondavi.com
• The Signature Tour & Tasting • The Wine Tasting Basics • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com • The Exclusive Cellar Tasting • Tasting Beyond the Basics • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
• The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
ONGOING • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
Napa Valley Wine Train ONGOING
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit
• Mar 26: Vintners Lunch Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily ONGOING
• Mar 27: Moonlight Escape – Crow Moon 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
• Mar 27: Family Date Night Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
ONGOING
• Apr 3, 16: Family Date Night Reserve Tour & Tasting • Individual Tastings, $12
• Apr 9: Vintners Lunch, Monticello Vineyards at Sterling Vineyards • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting
• Apr 10, 24: Murder Mystery Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45 • Food & Wine Pairing • Blending Class
ONGOING 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com • Vineyard Tour • Wine Sensory Seminar
Napa Valley Opera House ONGOING ONGOING
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Wine Tasting Options
• Mar 27: BeauSoleil Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
• Apr 8: Elvis Costello Solo Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com • Current Release Tasting, $15
• Apr 9: The Gene Krupa Orchestra with The Four Freshmen • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
ONGOING
ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
Live at the Lincoln Theater Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com And a variety of other interesting seminars & library tastings
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm ONGOING
• Mar 27: Simon & Garfunkel Tribute • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
• Apr 2: Moonalice • Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10
• Apr 3: Los Lobos with Leo Kottke • Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
• Apr 17: Tiempro Libre • Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt
707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
ONGOING • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines • Wine Train, $180 ONGOING
Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
ONGOING
• Mar 25: Last Thursday Taste-Two-Special-Wines Night Tastings at the Popcorn Bar at Flora Springs Winery Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
• Mar 26: Santa Barbara Wine Tasting St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
• Apr 2: Back Room Blow Out XXVI • It’s All About You Tasting, $15 • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25 • Daily Guided Tours • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
ONGOING ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature Temptastings in the Temptation Cave Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org at Flora Springs Winery Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
• Ongoing through June 5: MFA Selections, A Salute to Bay Area Emerging Artists St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member • Regular tasting, $10 • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
• Apr 7: Panel Discussion, MFA Selections, A Salute to Bay Area Emerging Artists RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 27

Educational Tours & Wine Tasting Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings at Havens Wine Cellars Peju Grand Reserve Tasting
at Castello di Amorosa Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com Peju Winery, Rutherford, www.peju.com, 707-963-3600
Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com EVERY SATURDAY MARCH 27
• Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
• Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20 The Photo Finish ~ The Grand Finale Event
at Bennett Lane Winery Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Rubicon Estate, Rutherford, 7pm, $95/adv, $125
• Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133
ONGOING FRIDAYS ONGOING SATURDAYS
MARCH 29 – MAY 1
Friday Night Pulse Tastings Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
ACME Fine Wines, St.Helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500 Photography Contest Exhibit
Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Mumm Napa, Rutherford
• Mar 26: Shauna Graham pouring Quill wines
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 18 www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133
• Apr 2: Sean Capiaux & Mike Steffel
Plein Air & Other Works, Alfredo Tofanelli
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Napa Valley Museum, Yountville, www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 APRIL 2
Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro Bud Break Tour at Luna Vineyards
ONGOING FRIDAY NIGHTS
Napa, Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60 Napa, 4-6pm, $10, www.lunavineyards.com, 707-253-9450
Winemaker Events
RSVP, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com APRIL 4
EVERY SATURDAY Mother Daughter Cooking Class
MARCH 27
ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar Maximus Release Party at Bennett Lane Winery with Chef Maria de Corpo
Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40 Calistoga, RSVP, $20/members, $30, www.bennettlane.com, 877-629-6272 Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95, RSVP, 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com
800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
MARCH 27 APRIL 10
EVERY SUNDAY 1993 & 1994 Calistoga Cuvee Tasting Wine Country Cooking &
Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines Chateau Montelena Winery, Calistoga, 9:30am-4pm Wine Pairing Dinner with Hagafen Cellars
Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com www.montelena.com, 707-942-5105, $20 Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $125, www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
APRIL 10 ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY MARCH 26-29

Casa Nuestra Winemaker Dinner Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours California’s Artisan Cheese Festival
Silverado Brewing Company, St. Helena, 6:30pm & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Sheraton Sonoma County, Petaluma, www.artisancheesefestival.com
www.casanuestra.com, 866-844-9463, $99 Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20
MARCH 27
APRIL 10 707-431-4811, www.ryew.com Eco-Tour Dog Hike with Jeff Kunde
2007 Single Vineyard Pre-Release Tasting ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at Kunde Family Estate
St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena, 11am-4pm, $25 ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Kenwood, 9am, $45, www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334
www.stclement.com, 800-331-8266 Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines MARCH 27
APRIL 17 RSVP, 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com Heroes with Heart Gala:
Spring Bud Break Party at V. Sattui Winery ONGOING WEEKENDS An Evening in the Emerald Isle
St. Helena, 6:30-9:30pm, $69/members, $79, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery Cline Cellars, Sonoma, Benefits Parents Hospital Association, $150
APRIL 17 Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing RSVP, 707-996-1109, www.clinecellars.com
Pope Valley Vintners Annual Wine Tasting 707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com MARCH 27
Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Pope Valley Winery, Pope Valley EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Cheese, Chocolate & Cabernet…oh my!
11am-5pm, $20, www.popevalleywinery.com, 707-965-1246 Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, 2pm, $55
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market
APRIL 17-18 707-431-4670, www.lambertbridge.com
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629
April in Carneros MARCH 27
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
Visit over 20 wineries in the Carneros region! Hospitality de los Carneros Legendary Little Feat Guitarists
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market
$35/adv, $40, 10am-4pm, www.carneroswineries.org, 800-909-4352 Ramekins Event Center, Sonoma, 8pm, www.ramekins.com, $40
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023
MARCH 27
SONOMA COUNTY ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
Redwood Hill Goat Cheese Tasting at J Winery
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery
David Bice of Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, the award-winning Sebastopol-
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Alexander Valley, Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines based goat cheese dairy, will present three cheeses with five wines.
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in 12-4pm, $20, free/J Wine Club, 707-431-3646, www.jwine.com
Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & Healdsburg, $10pp, 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com
sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm MARCH 27
ONGOING Backyard Naturalist Program
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Bouverie Preserve, Glen Ellen, $25, 9:30am-2pm, www.egret.org
ONGOING Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment
Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com MARCH 28
at B.R. Cohn Winery Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75
Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members J. Rickards Vineyards & Winery
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com Village Inn & Restaurant, Monte Rio, 6pm, $48, 707-865-2304
• Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
ONGOING • Box Lunch Prgram with Tour MARCH 31
Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting Annual Winegrape Growers’ Showcase
ONGOING
at B.R. Cohn Winery Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club, Santa Rosa, 3-6pm
Tours, Tastings & Seminars
Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members www.truemendocinowine.com, 707-468-9886
at St. Francis Winery
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com APRIL 1
Santa Rosa, Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations
ONGOING 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com Non Profit Night: Sonoma Community Center
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts • Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, 6-8pm
Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org • Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 www.epicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960
• Mar 23: Cabaret • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 APRIL 3
• Mar 27-28: American Philharmonic Hike & Taste in the Vineyards at Kunde Family Estate
ONGOING
• Mar 30: Chicago in Concert Kenwood, 10am, $25, www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334
Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer
• Apr 11: John Prine
Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com APRIL 3
ONGOING Spring Release Tasting
Spreckels Performing Arts Center EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
Ridge Vineyards, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm, www.ridgewine.com, 707-433-7721
Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com The Art of Winemaking Workshop
Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm APRIL 3
• Mar 27: HAPA
707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com Annual Occidental Fools Parade
• Mar 28: Epics of the Cinema, Ben-Hur
Occidental, 707-869-9883, 2-4pm, free
ONGOING THURSDAYS ONGOING TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market APRIL 3
Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba
Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese
Sonoma, Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine
707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org Combinations: Luscious Locals & Spanish
tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com
Delicacies at Gloria Ferrer
ONGOING SUNDAYS LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Glen Ellen, Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. APRIL 4
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma Foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, RSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com Easter Sunrise Service at Cline Cellars
Sonoma, 6:08am, www.clinecellars.com
ONGOING ONGOING
APRIL 4
Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern Food and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room
15th Annual Easter Children’s Fair
Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, Petaluma, 12-4pm
• Mar 26: Michelle Shocked $35, Reservations recommended,707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com www.premiumoutlers.com/petaluma, 707-778-9300
• Mar 28: Fred Tackett & Paul Barrere
• Mar 28: Little Feat Guitarists ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 14 APRIL 4
• Apr 2: Tim Reynold & Tr3 Paintings by Jerry Anderson Easter Egg Hunt
• Apr 4: Fishbear Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg Larson Family Winery, Sonoma, 12-5pm, www.larsonfamilywinery.com
www.geraldandersonart.com, 707-433-7427
ONGOING APRIL 7 – OCTOBER 27 WEDNESDAYS
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean ONGOING THROUGH APRIL Wine & Sunsets in Paradise
Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Fine Art of Twyla Gettert at Charles Creek Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, 6pm
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery www.prwinery.com, 707-528-WINE
ONGOING Sonoma Plaza, 11am-6pm, 707-935-3848, www.TwylaGettert.com
APRIL 8
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson MARCH 26 Winemaker Dinner Series: Amorosa Bella
Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 Perfectly Pinot at Gloria Ferrer Santé Restaurant, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
707-571-7500, www.kj.com Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939 www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-939-2415
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL 9-10 APRIL 10 APRIL 17-18

Taste of Spring Wine Country Weekend 23rd Annual Pick of the Vine Wine Tasting & Auction April in Carneros
at Ferrari-Carano Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, 6-8:30pm, $55/adv, $60 Visit over 20 wineries in the Carneros region! Hospitality de los Carneros
Exclusively for Circle of Friends Wine Club www.senioradvocacyservices.org, 707-526-4108 $35/adv, $40, 10am-4pm, www.carneroswineries.org, 800-909-4352
Healdsburg, www.fcwinery.com, 707-433-6700 APRIL 10-11
APRIL 10 Tom Sawyer Days LAKE/MENDOCINO
Backyard Naturalist Program Petaluma River Heritage Center, Petaluma
www.friendsofthepetalumariver.org, 707-763-7756 EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
Bouverie Preserve, Glen Ellen, , $25, 9:30am-2pm, www.egret.org
Food & Wine Pairings
APRIL 10 APRIL 11 McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com
Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
Petaluma River Cruise ONGOING
Petaluma Turning Basin, Petaluma, www.dolphincharters.com, 510-527-9622 Thomas George Estates
The Village Inn & Restaurant, Monte Rio, 6pm, $48, 707-865-2304 Skunk Train
APRIL 10 866-457-5865, Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com
APRIL 16
Making Sausage with Bruce Aidells ONGOING FRIDAYS
Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines:
Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, 12-3pm, RSVP, $90, $60/members An Appetizing Seminar at Gloria Ferrer Tuscan Village Music Art Series
www.lambertbridge.com, 707-431-4670 Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939 Terrill Cellars, Lower Lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354
APRIL 10 APRIL 16 ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 11
Hearts for Children Fundraiser Bravissimo 2010 Annual Benefit Deathtrap
at Flamingo Resort at Paradise Ridge Winery Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
Santa Rosa, Benefit for CASA of Sonoma County, 5-10pm, $100, 707-565-6375 Santa Rosa, 6pm, $125, www.thsbravissimo.com, 707-433-4847 www.mendocinothatre.org, 707-937-4477
APRIL 10 APRIL 17 ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 15
Wild Flower Walk Harmony Foundation Bottle Los Tres Robertos Exhibit
Helen Putnam Regional Park, Petaluma, 10am-noon Release & Signing with Orlando Cepeda at Scharffenberger Cellars
www.sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_helen.htm, 707-565-2041 Ledson Winery, Kenwood, www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-537-3810 Philo11am-5pm, www.scharffenbergercellars.com, 707-895-2957
Coupons & CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Discounts MARCH 27
6th Annual Festival of Tulips
MARCH 28
Bridal & Party Faire
Tulip Hill Winery, Nice, 12-5pm, $35/adv, $40 Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, 11am-4pm
www.tuliphillwinery.com, 707-274-9373 www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463x106, $20
ANDRETTI WINERY
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 7 APRIL 1-18 LIVERMORE
Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival
ONGOING
Various events & locations, www.gualalaarts.org, 707-884-1138
BERINGER VINEYARDS APRIL 4
Bankhead Theatre
Livermore Valley performing Arts Center, Livermore
2 for 1 Tasting in the Rhine House Wine & Jazz 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org
with ad PAGE 12 Annapolis Winery, Annapolis, 1-4pm, 707-886-5460 • Mar 26: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
APRIL 17 • Mar 27: Enigma, Romance and Scandal
BRANNAN COTTAGE INN Windows to the Universe • Mar 31: Chopin the Storyteller
10% off standard rate with ad PAGE 37 Taylor Observatory, Kelseyville, 8-11pm, $3 • Apr 2-3, 9: The Vagina Monologues
www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121 • Apr 10: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
• Apr 11: SF Opera Adler Fellows
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS
Tours and tastings PAGE 10 BAY AREA • Apr 17: The Parisii String Quartet
ONGOING
SAN FRANCISCO Wine Cave Tasting Experience
CHATEAU ST. JEAN MARCH 23 Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 57 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Dinner RSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves
With Mike Trujillo, Winemaker, Sequoia Grove, $150 ONGOING
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO Campton Place, San Francisco, 415-995-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com Thursday Nights at the Table
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 79 APRIL 4 Three-course family dining, $29, $39/includes wine, The Restaurant at Wente
Union Street Spring Celebration & Easter Parade Vineyards, Livermore, 7pm, RSVP www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2444
GOLDEN HAVEN Union Square, San Francisco, 10am-5pm MARCH 27-28
www.SRESproductions.com, 800-310-6563
Mud Treatment for 2, Goodguys Spring Get-Together
$54 per person PAGE 3 MARIN COUNTY Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, www.good-guys.com, 925-838-9876
ONGOING APRIL 3
HAGAFEN CELLARS Marin Center in San Rafael Eggstravaganza at Cedar Mountain Winery
415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us Livermore, 12pm, 925-373-6636, www.cedarmountainwinery.com
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 • Mar 26: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
APRIL 4
• Mar 26: Friends of Marin Center Gala, La Gran Fiesta
JESSUP CELLARS Easter Brunch Buffet at Garré Winery
• Apr 5, 8: Marin Speaker Series, Ted Koppel
Scrumptious buffet with “made to order” omelette/waffles, unlimited
Complimentary tasting • Apr 11, 13: Marin Symphony, Magnus Opus, Magnificent Epics
Champagne. Kids: Easter basket, Easter Bunny, Golden Egg Hunt
for two with ad PAGE 38 • Apr 15: An Evening with Greg Mortenson
RSVP (925) 371-8200, garrewinery.com
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 26
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY Tiburon International Film Festival
Various locations in Tiburon, www.tiburonfilmfestival.com, 415-381-4123
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
Complimentary reserve tasting
with ad PAGE 23 SAN MATEO COUNTY ONGOING
Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
LOUIS M. MARTINI Vintner Series at the Ritz-Carlton
Half Moon Bay, 650-712-7000, www.ritzcarlton/hmb • Mar 24: Cabaret
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 33 • Mar: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards • Mar 27: Blink! An Incredible Evening of Magic
• April: Bonny Doon Winery • Mar 28-29: Monterey Symphony Concert Five
MARTIN RAY WINERY SANTA CLARA COUNTY • Apr 2: Los Lobos & Leo Kottke
15% discount with ad PAGE 47 • Apr 3: Timothy Fain, Violin & Rina Dokshinski, Piano
MARCH 27 ONGOING
Pathway to Pinot Paradise Live at Golden State Theatre
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, Visit participating wineries in Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
$1 off with ad PAGE 36 the Santa Cruz Mountains.11am-5pm, $25, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463 • Aug 5: David Crowder Band
MARCH 28 ONGOING
PINK MANSION Pinot Paradise:
Live Music at KRML Radio
15% off with ad at check-in PAGE 36 Grand Cruz Tasting & Technical Sessions
The Eastwood Building, Carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
Villa Ragusa, Campbell, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463 ONGOING
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE Thursday Night Music Series
APRIL 11
Free offer PAGE 4 Estate Pinot Noir Release Tasting
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
Thomas Fogarty Winery, Woodside, 12-4pm
STAGECOACH EXPRESS www.fogartywinery.com, 650-851-6777, RSVP ONGOING TUESDAYS
Complimentary CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
shipping box PAGE 10 ONGOING FRIDAYS
Carmel, Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
Friday Night Tastings at Prima ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS

SUMMERS WINES Walnut Creek, 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
10% discount with ad PAGE 37 www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780 Monterey, Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm
831-649-6690
ONGOING SATURDAYS
TRENTADUE WINERY PAGE 47 Saturday Night Tastings at Prima ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Monterey Museum of Art
Complimentary tasting with ad Walnut Creek, 3-5pm, $20, $10/members
www.primaristorante.com, 925-935-7780 Monterey, Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
VEZÉR FAMILY VINEYARD PAGE 31 MARCH 23
Ladies Bunco Party Open for Tasting
Complimentary tasting with ad Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, 6-9pm Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase
www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463x101 free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com
WILLIAM HILL
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 33
EVERY TUESDAY ONGOING SUNDAYS ONGOING

Focus on Monterey County Wines Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org
831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com • Mar 28: Ein Deutsches Requiem, Brahms
MARCH 27
• Mar 30: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY Singles Night
• Apr 5: Ghost World
Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards Perry Creek Winery, Fair Play, 5:30-8:30pm • Apr 7-10: Lionel Loueke Trio
Wine and Cheese Event www.perrycreek.com, RSVP, 530-620-5175 • Apr 7: Elvis Costello, Solo
Monterey, 2pm on. Oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning • Apr 9: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
APRIL 4
wines. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570 • Apr 11: Alexander String Quartet
Easter Sunday Picnic
MARCH 26 Perry Creek Vineyards, Fair Play, 11am-4pm • Apr 11: Diavolo
Cima Collina Pinot Fridays www.perrycreek.com, RSVP, 530-620-5175 APRIL 11
Cima Collina, Carmel, 5-7pm, www.cimacollina.com, 831-620-0645 APRIL 4 Earth Day Festival
MARCH 26-27 Easter Sunday at Perry Creek Winery Southside Park, Sacramento, 12-5pm, free
Santa Cruz Jazz Festival Fair Play, 11am-4pm, RSVP, www.perrycreek.com, 530-620-5175 www.sacrmamentoearthday.net, 916-444-0022
Cabrillo College, Aptos, 8am-10pm, $10, www.scjf.org, 831-662-3368 APRIL 10-11, 17-18
NEVADA COUNTY
MARCH 26-28 El Dorado Winery Association Passport Weekend APRIL 9-10
Kayak Surf Festival Wine/food pairings, live music, barrel tasting & more! Visit 26 participating International Teddy Bear Convention
Steamer’s Lane, Santa Cruz, www.asudoit.com, 831-458-3648 wineries! 11am-5pm, www.eldoradowines.org Miners Foundry, Nevada City, www.teddybearcastle.com, 530-265-5804
MARCH 27 AMADOR COUNTY
Pathway to Pinot Paradise MARCH 27
SUISUN VALLEY
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, Visit participating wineries in Dinner with Class:
the Santa Cruz Mountains. 11am-5pm, $25, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463 MARCH 26
On the Road to Morocco, A Feast of Spice Wine Club Pick-Up Party
MARCH 28 Amador Vintage Market Wine Bar, Plymouth, 8:30pm at Vezer Family Vineyards
Wine’d Down Sunday www.amadorvintagemarket.com, 209-245-FOOD Blue Victorian, Suisun Valley, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-344-0334
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge, Cannery Row, Monterey, 3-6pm MARCH 27-28 APRIL 3
www.scheidvineyards.com, 831-455-9990 49er Treasure Trail Clues You In To Amador County Cooking with Liz Dinner
APRIL 1 – MAY 2 Various locations in Amador County, www.touramador.com, 877-868-7262 at Vezer Family Vineyards
Crime and Punishment APRIL 4 Suisun Valley, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-344-0334
Circle Theatre, Carmel, www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0100 Easter Egg Hunt at the Farm APRIL 18
APRIL 3 Amador Flower Farm, Plymouth, 1pm 2nd Annual Suisun Valley Passport Sunday
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt www.amadorflowerfarm.com, 209-245-6660 Visit participating Suisun Valley wineries! $25
Capitola Venetian Hotel, Capitola, 831-475-6522, 11am, free www.suisunvalleywines.com, 707-864-0730
APRIL 11-12
Hello Spring! Celebration
APRIL 3-4
Annual Spring Release Party Amador Flower Farm, Plymouth, 9am-4pm
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Big Basin Vineyards, Boulder Creek, 12-5pm www.amadorflowerfarm.com, 209-245-6660 ONG0ING
www.bigbasinvineyards.com, 831-621-8028 CALAVERAS COUNTY Hutchins Street Square
APRIL 3-4 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt • Mar 28: A Tribute to the Music of Simon & Garfunkel
Wines of the World Education Tastings
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484 • Apr 9: Art Van Damme’s 90th Birthday Bash
Murphys Hotel, Murphys, no reservations required, everyone welcome!
APRIL 8-11 5:30pm, $15, 209-736-2949 MARCH 26-27
2010 Pebble Beach Food & Wine Spring Wine Show
MARCH 26 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi, 6-9pm, $25/adv, $30
Various locations in Pebble Beach Silent Movie Night: An Evening of
www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com, 866-907-3663 www.grapefestival.com, 209-369-2771
Silent Comedy Shorts
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, Buffet dinner, movie, popcorn & cookies APRIL 7
APRIL 9-11
6:30pm, $20, www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 Bird Walk
Next Generation Festival
Heritage Oak Winery, Acampo, 9:30-11:30am, 209-986-2763
Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, All perfor- MARCH 28
mances free & open to the public. www.montereyjazzfestival.org APRIL 10
Cooking Class: Sushi Roll
Woodbridge Spring Flea Market
APRIL 10 Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 11:30am, $75
Woodbridge Winery, Acampo, www.woodbridgewines.com, 209-333-3385
Bridal Tasting www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251
Fortino Winery, Gilroy, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 APRIL 16
APRIL 10
17th Annual School Street Wine Stroll
APRIL 10-11 Wine Class 101: Beginner’s Basic Wine Essentials Downtown Lodi,Over 26 Lodi wineries will be pouring in shops & boutiques.
53rd Annual Good Old Days Celebration Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 1-2:30pm, $20 6-9pm, $30/adv, $35, www.lodichamber.com, 209-367-7840x100
Downtown Pacific Grove, free, www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304 www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251x11
APRIL 23-25
APRIL 11 25th Annual Stockton Asparagus Festival
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Cooking Class: Cajun & Creole Cuisine Downtown Stockton Waterfront, 10am-7pm, 209-644-3740
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 11:30am, $75
ONGOING www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251
Sierra Railroad
Oakdale, 209-848-2100, www.sierrarailroad.com
APRIL 17-18 Email Your Events to
• Apr 3: Sunset Dinner
Calaveras Passport Days cathy@WineCountryThisWeek.com
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, Visit participating wineries for food, wine &
• Apr 13, 20: Spring Scenic Lunch For best results, send your emails at least 6 to 8
more! www.calaveraswines.org, 866-806-WINE
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS SACRAMENTO VALLEY weeks prior to the date of your event. Event listings
are free, and published as space is available and at
ONGOING
EL DORADO COUNTY Sacramento River Train the discretion of Wine Country This Week.
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
For more event listings throughout
• Mar 27: Murder Mystery
Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine • Apr 3: Easter Egg Northern and Central California, visit
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SAUSAL VINEYARD & WINERY

Pure ZIN Pleasure in Alexander Valley
Sausal Winery in Alexander Valley – no intensity and the oldest vines are head trained
world-famous architect built it, no priceless in the traditional manner, as you would
art collection is housed in it, and no sump- expect.
tuous gardens with waterfalls and statuary are A visit any time of year would be
to be found in it. What visitors will find at rewarding, but if you find yourself in the area
Sausal is the Demostene family, who has lived on Saturday, June 26th, don’t miss the Sausal
and worked in the Alexander Valley for gener- Sock Hop Party, an open-to-the-public cele-
ations and who make some of California’s bration themed to the 1950s because of the
finest Zinfandel wines. Demostene family’s purchase of the winery
The family purchased the Sausal Ranch property in that decade. There will be food
(named for the creek that flows through it and wine, music from the ’50s, an Elvis
into the Russian River) in 1956. The next impersonator and classic cars of the period.
Sausal siblings: Peachie, Ed, Cindy and Dave
generation of Demostenes founded the So put on your poodle skirts and dig out
winery in 1973, in large part to take advan- dise. There is only some nice logo clothing those pop-it beads or roll up your T-shirt
tage of the existence of Zinfandel grape vines and some sleeping and scratching stations sleeves (cigarette pack optional) and grow
that had been producing high quality grapes that exist for the pleasure of the two winery some sideburns. The party lasts from 10 a.m.
since 1877. That’s not a typographical error, cats, Sophie and Gypsie, who wander in and to 4 p.m. and costs only $15 for all-day fun
and you can prove that for yourself when you out as the mood takes them. and great Zinfandel.
visit the winery to taste living history – What you’re there for is a treasure trove of The Sausal Vineyard & Winery tasting
Zinfandel wines that are made from vines that old-vine Zinfandels, plus some Cabernet room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
are 50, 90 and 130+ years old. Sauvignon and Sangiovese, all from estate- and is wheelchair accessible. Picnickers are
Follow Hwy. 128 along the eastern edge of owned vineyards that surround the winery. welcome to enjoy themselves on a trellised
the Alexander Valley to the winery, then down You will have to taste for yourself to see patio shaded by luscious grape vines, a tradi-
the winery’s driveway to a rustic, barn-red which is your favorite – none will disappoint tional Italian touch. The winery is located at
wooden building with a trellised porch that you, and the 2007 vintage Century Vines 7370 Hwy. 128, just a few miles east of the
houses the tasting room. Simple like the rest Zinfandel will make you a true believer in the charming town of Healdsburg. For more
of the winery, the tasting room is not a mini- mystique surrounding old-vine Zinfandel. All information, telephone 1-800-500-2285 or
mall teeming with wine country merchan- the Zinfandels are dry-farmed for added fruit go to the website at www.sausalwinery.com.
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MAHONEY VINEYARDS
The Wines Speak for Themselves
by Richard Paul Hinkle both of them in a clean, less-manipulated orange blossom aromas and assertive apple
manner. That way their natural fruit and their notes.
Since his days founding Carneros Creek lovely, delicate texture are allowed to shine Pinot Noir 2007 Carneros ($24): Even
Winery, Francis Mahoney has been largely through. Too much oak kills Pinot Noir’s above the single vineyard Pinots below,
about Pinot Noir. While at Carneros Creek he natural cherry fruit and its subtle texture. Mahoney thinks of this as the justification for
instigated extensive Pinot Noir trials that These are medium weight wines, and if you all the time and effort he has put in on the
were the envy of all who love that trouble- push them they just become fat and dumb. variety. This wine exemplifies Pinot Noir’s soft
some, difficult and delightful varietal. The No need for that.” and alluring texture, and is flush with black
work he did earned him the respect of his As a fellow USF graduate, Mahoney has cherry fruit and green tea spiciness that begs
peers and the knowledge to make excellent taken that philosophy-focused Jesuit educa- the rare beef dish of your choice.
wines today. tion to the point of having a better under- Pinot Noir 2007 Las Brisas ($32): West
Since the sale of Carneros Creek and his standing than most of what works and what of Mahoney Vineyard (but on the eastern-
ostensible “retirement,” Francis and his wife doesn’t work in the vineyard. He knows, for most aspect of Sonoma’s Carneros appella-
Kathy have returned to the land to focus on example, that it’s better to frame what we do tion), the graveled Las Brisas (“the breezes”)
the vineyard side of the equation and open here in more local terms, rather than the tire- is, yes, windy. A fog-cooled location, it yields
up their vistas to other varieties, some more some and fruitless comparisons with Euro- Pinot Noir that tends toward the blackberry
than a little off the beaten path. That said, pean counterparts: “French wines are French; side of the equation, with crisp clove spice
Francis retains his love of the Pinot (as Carneros wines reflect the Carneros. I think notes and a thick yet silky texture. You might
you’ll see below), which he likens to we need to just sit back and enjoy the wines think of cellaring this one for a time. Really.
Nebbiolo. we make here. They’re pretty darned good.”
Pinot Noir 2007 Mahoney Ranch ($32):
That they are.
“I think,” he says in obvious amusement Red and black cherry fruit that are focused
and deliberation, “that you have to treat THE WINES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES and, yes, intense, with a lovely camphor spice
Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir alike, in the sense Vermentino 2008 Las Brisas Vineyard in the finish. “You don’t always see such fruit
that neither one likes to be ‘engineered.’ ($13): This is a variety that Francis brought intensity and such structural depth at the
Neither of them is a ‘big’ wine, so we avoid over from Italy after a visit there a decade same time from a single vineyard,” says wine-
the use of new oak. We use what we like to ago. “I like its crisp, white peach fruit,” says maker Ken Foster. Must be the Carneros
call ‘experienced’ oak. Ha! We try to make Mahoney. The wine is refreshing, with speaking. Location, location, location.
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Nebbiolo 2007 Las Brisas

($18): The fruit is all pome-
granate and cranberry, with a
softness that invites and a tangi-
ness that fulfills the promise. Put
the coals on the barbie, mate, and
get the burgers on. (This and the
following three reds are tasting
room only wines.)
Tempranillo 2007 Las Brisas
($18): The soft plum and bright
boysenberry of this wine are
exciting and accessible; the mint
and pepper give it a bit of
mystery and complexity. A
Spanish variety, Tempranillo has
the softness of Pinot Noir and the
attitude of Cabernet, and is
equally at home on the picnic
blanket or at the dinner table.
Montepulciano 2007 Las
Brisas ($18): Fennel and red
cherry, with a soft and inviting
texture that might go as easily
with the sharp cheddar as with
the Salisbury steak.
Syrah 2007 Carneros ($18):
All strawberry and plum fruit,
with plenty of pepper spiciness.
A cold winter’s night, a warm fire,
a little platter of walnuts and
cheese. Yup.
Mahoney Vineyards wines are
available for tasting at the down-
town location of “Taste at Oxbow,”
located at 708 First Street, Napa.
Near the Napa Wine Train Station.
Phone (707) 265-9600 for further
information or find them online at
www.MahoneyVineyards.com.
The tasting room is open daily
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
[Hinkle earned his degree at
USF in English Literature, then
studied law for nearly two years
before deciding that writing might
be a bit more enlightening. He is the
author of nine wine books,
including the pair of Beyond the
Grapes books that earned him The
Wine Literary Award. See his work
at www.RichardPaulHinkle.com.]
Perfect Pairs by Millie Howie
Louis M. Martini Sonoma Valley

Monte Rosso Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon Paired with
Coffee Rubbed Rib Eye Steak
It isn’t often that the word “gorgeous” is the right word to use when
describing a wine, but when you’re describing the 2005 Louis M.
Martini Sonoma Valley Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, it
is certainly the right word.
The amazing 231-acre vineyard on the Sonoma side of the Maya-
camas Mountain Range became part of the Martini acreage in 1938
when founder Louis M. Martini purchased the historic Goldstein
Ranch with its Pre-Prohibition vineyards and renamed it Monte Rosso
after its red volcanic soil. Louis M.’s son, Louis P. Martini carried on COFFEE RUBBED RIB EYE Serves 4
his father’s dedication to creating wines of quality and distinction,
serving as an appropriate steward of the land and, in his turn passing This dish is a perfect complement to the distinct flavors
the mantle of winemaker to his son, Michael. in the 2005 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon.
It is this third generation Michael who enthusiastically shares a Dry Rub:
personal favorite recipe with Wine Country This Week: Coffee • ¼ cup ancho chili powder
Rubbed Rib Eye, along with his suggestion for an excellent companion • ¼ cup finely ground espresso
wine: the 2005 Louis Martini Sonoma Valley Monte Rosso Vineyard • 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
Cabernet Sauvignon. This rich and distinctive wine has a flavor inten- • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
sity that is expressive of the rugged mountain terrior. It’s aged in • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
medium and medium plus toasted oak (90% French and 10% Amer-
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
ican) barrels and this broader depth of toast and mix of oaks brings a
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
great depth of flavor, adding notes of intense vanilla bean, licorice, • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
mocha and spice. These flavors perfectly complement the coffee and • 2 teaspoons dried ginger
spices in the dry rub. • 2 teaspoons chili de arbol powder
Though totally enjoyable in their youth, with a few years of
Combine all spices in a bowl, this can be made and stored
cellaring wines crafted from grapes grown in the famous in a cool, dry place overnight. Rub on your favorite cut of
Monte Rosso Vineyards, home to some of the oldest meat just prior to cooking or grilling.
Cabernet Sauvignon vines in northern California, will
improve for 25 years or longer. With that promise, the • 2 bone-in or boneless rib eye steaks
Coffee Rubbed Rib Eye recipe would be a good one to add • 2-inches thick, approximately
to your personal recipe file. It is exceptionally easy to • 1 ½ pounds each
prepare and the spices in the rub are not exotic or • Olive oil
“hard to find” but are probably resting in your spice • Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
rack even now. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Among the accolades earned by the wine is a rating
Preheat a cast iron pan over high heat. Brush each side of
of 91+ awarded by Robert M. Parker, Jr. in the Wine the steak with oil and then season each side liberally with
Advocate. salt and pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the coffee rub onto
For a preview taste of this gorgeous wine stop in at one side of each steak. Cook the steak, rub side down, until
the Louis M. Martini tasting room at 254 South St. golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the steak over,
Helena Highway (Highway 29) in St. Helena. It retails cook for 2 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet and
for $85.00 bottle. Tasting hours are ten am to six pm cook in the oven to medium-rare doneness, about 8 to 10
daily. For more information and news about the winery minutes. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
and the wines click onto www.louismartini.com.
Rosé Avengers & Producers’ Annual ‘Pink Out! SF’

Premium Rosé Continues Double-Digit Growth, Outperforming giving rosé wine more attention as they make their wine selections,
Overall Table Wine Market, Reports The Nielsen Company while retailers are giving rosés more prominence among their offer-
Rosé Avengers & Producers (RAP) announced that its signature ings.”
annual tasting event, PINK OUT! SF will be held on Tuesday, May 11. Additionally, while the overall Table Wine category has an average
The celebration will take place at Butterfly restaurant on the Embar- price of $6.10 for an equivalent 750 ml package size, the Premium
cadero at Pier 33. Overlooking San Francisco Bay, the 6th annual fine Rosé category's average price is $10.17 -- a 67% premium. "That's
rosé tasting will feature 40 participating wineries pouring still and good for retailers looking for a trade up option in this time of trading
sparkling rosés from around the world, with many of the winemakers down," said Brager.
who craft them in attendance. Butterfly’s executive chef and owner From its inaugural event in 2005, PINK OUT! tastings have drawn
Robert Lam will create rosé-inspired Pan-Asian appetizers from
full house crowds. This year is expected to sell-out in advance once
sustainably and organically sourced ingredients.
again. The trade and media portion runs 3:30 to 6 p.m. The consumer
PINK OUT! SF underscores the continued ascendancy of the $8
and above rosé category. According to The Nielsen Company, tasting is open 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Consumer tickets are $35 in advance
premium rosé table wines outpaced the market, growing at double- online only at www.rapwine.com, and $45 at the door if available.
digit levels on both dollars and volume in 2009. Premium Rosé wines
grew by 13.5% on dollars, and 12.8% on volume, 5 times faster on
dollars and 12 times faster on volume than the overall Table Wine
category. The Table Wine category grew at 2.6% on dollars, and just
0.9% on volume (Total U.S. Food, Drug, and Major Liquor Markets,
52 weeks ending 12/12/09).
“Rosé wines continue to rise in popularity and maturity,” said
Danny Brager, vice president, group client director, Beverage Alcohol,
The Nielsen Company. “At Nielsen, we measure what consumers
watch and what consumers buy and we find that consumers are
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PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS

A Tasting Room Like No Other in Napa
by Christine Piccin
The garden path at Prager Port Works in St. Helena is one I would
be led down happily. The path passes beneath a rosebush-draped
arbor, winding its way through a lush garden and past an inviting
bench. A sign along the way points out the winery, leading to a door
at the corner of a two-story wooden building.
You open the door to reveal Prager’s Port cellar before you, cool and
dark in contrast to the brilliance of the bright, sunny garden. You are
perhaps not sure where this leads, but you venture in, and are
engulfed in the enchanting aroma of aging Port. A light at the far side
of the dark cellar beckons.
Tucked away behind the barrel cellar like a secret hideaway, the
Prager tasting room is comfortable, with photos and awards displayed, Two generations of the Prager family
and currency from around the world covering every inch of the walls.
Other visitors are gathered, sipping Port and chatting amiably. It has hand-made caramelized walnuts are sold in the tasting room, as well
the feel of a private clubhouse, and you didn't even need a password as at local gourmet retailers. They are perfect served with Port
to get in. The Prager kids - Peter, Jeff, John, Katie and Mary, along with
It is obvious this is a tasting room like no other in the Napa Valley Mary's husband Richard - have taken over the day-to-day running of
- there is no fancy tasting bar, no high-tech, audio-visual tour and no the winery. They can be found working as Port-maker, manager,
pretentious atmosphere. If you thought drinking Port was a stuffy custom bottle etcher, label art designer and more. And you will always
affair, visiting Prager Port Works will be a revelation. It is like stepping meet at least one of them in the tasting room.
back into Napa Valley history, into memories of a Napa more focused According to Port-maker Peter Prager, the key to his family's Port
on family and quality of life than on Wine Country glitz. making style is the harvesting of grapes with the optimal balance of
In this family winery full of charm, the Pragers have produced sugar and acids, perhaps little higher acid than many California Port
dessert wines, table wines and signature Ports since 1979, when Jim producers. This results in a Port that is less sweet than many, allowing
and Imogene Prager founded the winery on a small piece of land off the bright fruit flavors to shine. Peter believes that when acids and
Highway 29. Jim is still involved in the operation, and Imogene's sugars are in balance, Port tastes better. All together the Pragers
produce only 3600 cases of their Port elixirs each year.

Royal Escort Port, Prager's top of the line, is made from Napa Valley
Petite Sirah and won a gold medal at the 2009 Orange County Fair.
Aria is their best-selling white Port produced from Chardonnay and
named for the Pragers’ first granddaughter. It has flavors of apple and
hazelnut. Noble Companion, also a gold medal winner, is produced
from Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged for many years to achieve a Tawny
color. Tomas is made from traditional Portuguese varietals; Touriga,
Tinta Cao and Tinta Roriz which the Pragers grow in Calistoga.
The family also occasionally makes Alyssa, a unique dry white Port
made from Sauvignon Blanc as well as two styles of late harvest Ries-
ling. Sweet Claire is a traditional dessert wine, while Madeline is a
Riesling that is lightly fortified with brandy. These wines are also
named after four of the Pragers’ 22 grandchildren.
In addition to Port, the Pragers offer a Port Chocolate Drizzle. This
is a combination of two of the world’s most delicious flavors, and guar-
anteed to satisfy.
Visiting Prager Port Works is like discovering a hidden treasure -
the vineyards, lawns, garden and cellar create a friendly oasis amid the
hustle and bustle of the Napa Valley. It is so relaxed and intimate; you
will be anxious to return. And I am not just leading you down the
garden path.
Prager Winery and Port Works is located at 1281 Lewelling Lane,
off Highway 29 just south of downtown St. Helena. A tasting of their
Ports and wines is $15, which includes an oversized souvenir crystal
tasting glass. For more information, call 1-800-969-7678, or visit
www.pragerport.com.
Tasting Room of the Week:

SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS
by Abigail P. Zimmerman fenberger Brut undergoes 100% malolactic The history of Scharffenberger Cellars
fermentation which produces a wine that is begins in 1981 in the heart of California’s
Scharffenberger Cellars pairs seamlessly rich with complex flavors and a round, Anderson Valley. Situated only miles from the
the love of exquisite sparkling wine and local, lengthy finish. coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean,
modern art. Located in the bucolic town of Scharffenberger Rosé, like the Brut, is Scharffenberger Cellars also enjoys the deep
Philo, Scharffenberger Cellars is a premier made by the traditional méthode champ- soils and sunshine within the protected
wine country destination and embodies the enoise process, whereby the wines are indi- valley. Originally founded by John Scharffen-
rugged elegance of Mendocino County. vidually bottle-fermented before being berger, the company has gone through many
Nestled in the gentle hills rising from the riddled and disgorged. Most of the base wines transitions, including a name change . Today,
floor of Anderson Valley, Scharffenberger’s underwent malolactic fermentation, which the name and quality of the wine have been
tasting room has a charming and relaxed feel, softens and rounds out the blend. The grapes restored back to Scharffenberger Cellars
with a welcoming ambiance. The tasting are sourced from vineyards in the Anderson under the new management of Maisons
room regularly features new artists, so visitors Valley as well as other premium quality vine- Marques & Domaines. The first release of the
can taste the Scharffenberger sparkling wine yards in Mendocino County with whom new Scharffenberger Cellars will be Scharf-
while perusing the latest display of local Scharffenberger has long-term contracts. This fenberger Brut.
artwork. The current exhibit, running type of vineyard selection allows long-time With the many changes at Scharffenberger
through April 15, is called “Los Trios winemaker Tex Sawyer to choose from the Cellars, what has remained consistent is the
Robertos” and features the works of Bob best vineyards in the area, enabling Scharffen- quality and the original philosophy behind
Rhoades, Bob Jarrell and Bob Zvolensky. berger to produce its trademark cuvée. the winemaking. Tex Sawyer, winemaker
Scharffenberger is famed for sparkling Three limited-edition sparkling wines are since 1989 continues to manage the wine-
wines and today, is firmly established as one of available in the tasting room only: the Scharf- making program and today works with the
America’s finest producers. Exceptional fenberger Extra Dry (a sweeter version of the new ownership to restore the glory of the
sparkling wines are served in the tasting room: Brut and composed of the same blend), a original brand name.
Non Vintage Brut and a Brut Rosé. Scharffenberger Cremant (produced using To reach Scharffenberger Cellars, follow
The celebrated Scharffenberger Brut is less sugar to yeast rations and 2/3 standard Hwy. 101 north to Cloverdale. Take the Hwy.
blended with two-thirds Pinot Noir and one- pressure of sparkling wines) and a Scharffen- 128 West turnoff and drive west 35 miles to
third Chardonnay. The predominant Pinot berger Blanc de Blanc (100% Chardonnay the winery on the right side of the highway at
Noir creates a sparkling wine that is fruit sparkling wine and a little over half the wine 8501 Highway 128, Philo. The tasting room is
forward with noticeable aromas of straw- underwent malolactic fermentation, which open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major
berry/raspberry and plum. The Chardonnay softens and rounds out the blend). Three still holidays. There is a $3 tasting fee. For more
expresses itself with subtle tropical flavors of wines are also served: a Scharffenberger Pinot information, call (707) 895-2957 or go to
pineapple with pear. All the fruit for Scharf- Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. www.scharffenbergercellars.com.
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Mustard Festival –Grand Finale

View the season’s beauty captured by photographers from far and
wide at The Photo Finish, the inevitably “sold out” and wildly
exuberant Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Finale Event, at
Rubicon Estate in Rutherford on Saturday, March 27 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. Relevé Unlimited, a new Napa Valley Mustard Festival
sponsor, will join Rubicon Estate to sponsor the photography contest
and exhibit. Tickets to the event are $95 in advance; $125 at the
door.The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is a non-profit community
service organization. For information, call (707) 938-1133. For tickets
and information, visit the website at mustardfestival.org.
ARTWORK – THE ORIGINAL AND COLLECTOR’S POSTERS
Silent bidding in progress on Reverie, Thomas Monaghan’s
bucolic 48" by 60" oil painting inspired by Napa’s Carneros appella-
tion. The painting is destined to go to the highest bidder at The
Photo Finish, The Season’s Grand Finale Event.
Those who cannot visit Napa Valley but would like to place a bid
on the painting may call Summers-McCann Pubic Relations, Napa
Valley Mustard Festival Producer, at (707) 938-1133 ext 106.
Posters are offered at $30 or $40 signed by the artist. Order at
mustardfestival.org or call (707) 938-1133.
23rd Annual ‘Pick of the Vine’ Wine Tasting and Auction

Pick of the Vine, a gala wine and food tasting event, is cele- collectible wine and wine tours, a winemaker dinner and much
brating its twenty-third year. The event will be held in Garrett Hall more.
at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road in Donations are $55 in advance, $60 at the door, but the event
Santa Rosa. The event will be Saturday, April 10 from 6 to 8:30 often sells out in advance. A souvenir wine glass and plate with
p.m. The benefit features award-winning wines from 35 Russian unlimited food and wine tasting is included in the ticket price.
River Wine Road wineries and a variety of food samplings from Pick of the Vine is the annual fund raiser for the non-profit
some of Sonoma County’s finest purveyors of gourmet foods, all to Sonoma County Ombudsman Program that benefits North Bay
the sounds of the lively Ian Sherer Jazz Trio. The fairgrounds loca- Seniors. The Senior Advocacy Services Ombudsman Program
tion allows plentiful space and seating for the comfort of guests supports and advocates for people in long-term care facilities.
and providers. Great wine, food, auctions and live music, all benefiting San Fran-
Live and silent auctions will present collectible and library cisco Bay Area North Coast seniors. For tickets, go to www.brown-
wines, gift baskets, dinners, lodging, original art and much more. papertickets.com/event/92449 or call (707) 526-4108. For further
The live auction will feature fine art, get-away packages, information, visit the website at www.senioradvocacyservices.org.
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the Heart of the Central Coast Wine Region, on the Beautiful Arroyo Grande Mesa
Arroyo Grande resident, dentist and devel- should be noted that each lot has under- yard planting and management and design
oper, Robert M. Anderson, has spent the past ground utilities (including natural gas) and assistance, if the client wishes to design his or
18 years multi-tasking on the Central Coast of its own well, producing between 72-90 her own home.”
California, raising four “blessedly healthy” GPM. According to Dr. Anderson, “We decided
children with his wife Gretchen, running a “The fact that each lot has such highly to commission the artist rendering of the
busy dental practice and designing and devel- productive wells is important, since water is French Country Estate home to help clients
oping commercial, residential and resort becoming an increasingly scarce and highly visualize the lifestyle we are able to create.
projects in such divergent locales as Shell valued commodity,” says Dr. Anderson. This particular home has a very classical style
Beach, California; Kona, Hawaii; Los Cabos, Realizing the complexity of the process of and a well thought out floor plan that is
Mexico; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; and this buying a lot, designing and permitting a universally appealing.”
latest project on the Arroyo Grande Mesa. home, planting and managing a boutique He continues, “the fact that we are located
Wanting to capture the essence of the vineyard, Dr. Anderson and his team have in the heart of the Central Coast wine region
vineyard estate lifestyle, Dr. Anderson devel- sought to completely eliminate the stress of and minutes away from three championship
oped this exclusive seven lot subdivision in such a daunting task by offering five or six golf courses, the Oceano dunes and the ever
an area of the mesa that has a unique “micro- pre-designed home models to choose from, in popular Pismo Beach, this project is perhaps
climate,” very suitable for grape production. addition to professional vineyard planting without equal here on the Central Coast.”
He has teamed with a local custom home services. For more information and an area map,
builder and vineyard agricultural profes- “Our team is able to offer the client as Dr. Anderson can be reached at (805) 748-
sionals, in order to offer a turnkey, vineyard stress free an experience as possible by 6228, or the sales agent, Dee Anna Shrefler, at
estate product on these five-acre lots. It providing quality home construction, vine- (805) 473-3182.
Welcome to
SUISUN VALLEY
Vezér Family Vineyards in Suisun Valley
by Charles Neave
Though often – too often – overlooked, Suisun Valley is one of the
last of California’s remaining hidden gems, despite the fact that it is
barely a dozen miles from the City of Napa. But for years Suisun has
been known as a trusted and quality stand-in to the star winemakers
of Napa and Sonoma.
Now, with the recent introduction of Frank and Liz Vezér and their
best friends and partners, Sam and Mimi Mizirawi, things are
changing.
To begin with, the Vezer’s bought the 30-acre ranch and vineyard
formerly contracted to the “Sin Zin” people and “Ravenswood.” That
was followed in very short order by their purchase of the entire
Western “Pony Express” village of Mankas Corners, a property with
160 years of colorful history. Then they acquired Suisun Valley’s
Crown Jewel, the Blue Victorian in the very heart of this valley of locations are working winery sites, with some of the most unique and
rolling hills, farms, pasture and vineyards. hospitable tasting rooms you have ever experienced, stocked with an
Also a 160-year-old homestead, it has towering century-old date array of good wines and staffed by people who are simply glad you
palms and a gorgeous and, yes, a very blue Victorian manor. All three stopped by and who want to share the area’s history, stories and wines
with you.
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for their 2006 Cab,” said Frank Vezér. Also, at a blind tasting recently
held at the elegant Bay Leaf Restaurant in Napa, Vezér’s 2006 Cabernet
Sauvignon was unanimously preferred over a famous 97 point Napa
Valley Cabernet.
One cannot write an article on Vezér and Suisun Valley without
mentioning the La Salette, if it is not already known as the world’s
most exquisite Petite Syrah blend, it is certainly known as the world’s
most expensive, where a magnum of La Salette sold to two investors
for $30,000.00 in a live charity auction. Have no fear though, in the
tasting room a bottle is far more affordable price, though it is indis-
putably a wine for those special occasions.
But Vezér is all about hospitality and family, and this is the main areas many fine hotels.
reason why Suisun Valley is being recognized as the “wine hospi- For more information on this special part of the Northern Cali-
tality valley.” The Vezér family warmly invites you to visit all of the fornia Wine Country, go to SuisunValleyTheNapaBackroad.com for
twelve wineries in the valley, and to make it a full weekend desti- more details. And be sure to visit the Vezér website at www.Vezer-
nation. You can even plan a dinner at the Vintage Café, right next FamilyVineyard.com for directions and your tasting (and tasting
to one of the Vezér tasting rooms, and spend the night in one of the room) options.
NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Celebrity designer Monica Pedersen of HGTV
Wine & Style at Rutherford Hill Winery

by Charles Neave You can share the experience with others by
“Telling a Friend,” or look through other
For many people, good wine tastes even photos by “Browsing the Mosaic.” Each
better when paired with good food, prefer- unique photo uploaded will award you one
ably in a comfortable and often stylish entry into the contest to win a home enter-
setting. At Napa Valley’s hilltop winery, taining makeover, valued at nearly $5000 (see
Rutherford Hill, this philosophy is coming to www.rutherfordhill.com for complete rules).
life in a new partnership with former model You can also sample Rutherford Hill wines
and celebrity designer Monica Pedersen of at the four-sided wooden tasting bar at the
HGTV. As part of this alliance, the winery entrance to the caves. Considered to be one of
invites you to create your very own “Enter- the most extensive cave systems in the
taining with Rutherford Hill” design. tablescapes she has designed They are, not at country, they extend a mile and are large
To start with, check out Monica’s all surprisingly, very appropriate to our enough to hold over 8,000 wine-filled oak
tablescape themes to get ideas and tips, then unique property with its view across much of barrels. This environment is regulated by
get creative with your own entertaining the beautiful Napa Valley. They are Americana nature and it keeps the caves at a constant
design and add it to the mosaic to be entered Picnic (we love picnics here in our rustic olive temperature and humidity throughout the
for the chance to win a makeover designed by grove!), Cozy Luncheon, Contemporary year. This reduces evaporation from the
Pedersen. Wine Tasting and Napa Style Feast. barrels, cuts down on excess exposure to
“Rutherford Hill is known for delicious, “Visitors to the website are introduced to oxygen and allows the wine to age gracefully
classic wines, our extensive caves and for the quintessential Napa Valley Merlot from and consistently. The result is elegant wines
picnicking, so we partnered with one of Rutherford Hill – the Bordeaux-style wine it is with distinct character.
America’s top designers to work with us to world famous for. You can also learn about The winery is located at 200 Rutherford
create four tablescapes that can be set up the Rutherford Hill Chardonnay, Rosé – the Hill Road in Rutherford (right off of the
either outdoors or indoors and each features a perfect picnic and summer wine – plus the Silverado Trail) and you can visit the tasting
food and wine pairing with Rutherford Hill complex Cabernet Sauvignon. After exploring room every day of the week. They’re open
wines,” says Susan Holmer, Rutherford Hill Monica’s entertaining ideas consumers are from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and tours (which
spokesperson. invited to enter a contest to win a home enter- include a special cellar tasting) are held at
“We also have created entertaining videos taining makeover from Monica.” 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Groups
featuring Monica offering tips on designing Entering is simplicity itself. Go the Ruther- are limited in size to maximize the experience.
the tablescapes, wine and food pairings, and ford Hill website (www.rutherfordhill.com), For more information go to www.rutherford-
special recipes. Our website has four different click on the link and follow the instructions. hill.com or call at (707) 963-1871.
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Charles Krug Legacy Approaching 150 Years

Napa Valley’s first winery was founded by Krug, a 24-year-old revo-
lutionary who was behind a coup to overthrow the German Parlia-
ment. He was thrown into prison, to be freed only during a second
revolution attempt nine months later. While Europe’s great cities –
Prague, Paris and Berlin – were in a state of political and economic
disaster, from the California Gold Rush came stories of riches and
glory, and the promise of unimaginable wealth. It didn’t take Krug long
to ship off for the New World.
Charles Krug was educated and entrepreneurial, making the first
commercial wines in Napa in 1859, and founding Napa Valley’s first
winery in 1861. He was the first major vintner to apply scientific
method and European technique to winemaking here. He also
brought varietal diversity to Napa Valley, first planting then rejecting
the Mission grape in favor of European varietals. Considering both
varietals and terroir, he carefully selected rootstocks and vineyard sites
– a novel concept in the rough-and-tumble Old West. Charles Krug
not only set the stage, he built the stage for the Napa Valley wine busi- Mondavi family: Janice, Marc, Angelina, Peter Sr., Blanche, Peter Jr. and Katie
ness.
In the early 1900s another immigrant-entrepreneur, Italian Cesare When Cesare died in 1959, Rosa Mondavi and sons, Peter and
Mondavi, started a grocery business in Minnesota. To supply his Robert, ran Charles Krug Winery until 1966 when, after a family rift,
customers’ winemaking endeavors, Cesare devised an innovative solu- Robert moved a few miles south to start his own winery, taking his
tion: he began travelling to California to buy Zinfandel grapes to ship inspiration from entrepreneur Krug and launching a veritable empire.
home. Meanwhile, Charles Krug’s historic winery in St. Helena was In 1966, Peter Sr. was named president of Charles Krug. (And he still
falling into ruin. With his grape business booming, Cesare and his wife comes into work most every day. That certainly speaks to the power
Rosa moved their young family to California, then bought Krug’s of red wine: he recently turned 95!)
languishing legacy in 1943. In the 1970s, the winery was producing more than a million cases
The Peter Mondavi Family history at Charles Krug traces almost 70 a year and was one of the most commercially successful operations in
years of California history and innovation. the Napa Valley. The movie “Bottleshock” reminds us that 1973
After graduating from Stanford University, Peter Mondavi Sr. marked the vintage of a Napa Valley wine which famously bested the
pursued wine studies at U.C. Berkeley, where he experimented exten- best of French wines in an international competition, and 1974 was
sively with cold fermentation techniques. Peter was painstakingly purported to be one of the best vintages in California history. To wit,
careful, a quiet and thoughtful scientist to the core. At the family Charles Krug’s F-1 Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from
winery, he pioneered those cold fermentation processes – the first 1974 was described as a beautiful, alluring wine marked by elegance.
winemaker in California to do so. While Peter’s son, Marc, runs the CK Mondavi brand today,
The Mondavis published the first winery newsletter in California younger son, Pete Jr., is proprietor of Charles Krug. This far-looking
(Bottles & Bins, 1949) and, in 1953, Life Magazine declared that and thoughtful Mondavi has a Masters degree in engineering and an
Charles Krug produced the best California white wine of the year. The MBA. In 1981, using the latest Hewlett Packard technologies (which
winery’s Tastings on the Lawn, now in their 59th year, are believed to were at the same time creating history in Silicon Valley), Pete refined
be the earliest public wine tastings of their kind and went on to inspire the innovative cold fermentation processes pioneered in Napa Valley
a myriad of other tasting events. In 1963, Charles Krug was the first by his father.
Napa Valley winery to import French oak barrels to age wine and was While life has dealt some blows to the Mondavi clan through the
among the first to vintage-date varietal wines. years, this family was nonetheless instrumental in the creation of Napa
Charles Krug Winery was featured in two movies, the 1959 Rock Valley as we know it. It is the story of a family united, divided and ulti-
Hudson/Jean Simmons film, “This Earth is Mine” and, more recently, “A mately successful at making great wine.
Walk in the Clouds” with Keanu Reeves. (Peter Mondavi’s kids – Marc To the present: how do Peter’s sons – obviously firmly rooted in the
and Pete Jr. – remember spying on Hudson and Simmons from their wine history of Napa Valley – reconcile traditions with progress, put
hiding place on top of the old redwood wine tanks during the filming. their historic family rupture behind them, learn from it, then move
Incidentally, their worst job as kids was sanding those same tanks.) bravely into a New World of Wine?
Continued
They’ve decided to do so first by respecting their history, then by as Sunset Magazine’s Top Value White Wine of the Year, and the
affirming their commitment to preserve and even better the vineyards Cabernet is one of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s top Cabernet Sauvi-
and winery which are their legacy. Pete’s goal is to boost the winery gnons for 2008 and again in 2009. Peter and family are committed to
out of complacency and into new growth and change. He has literally crafting elegant, nuanced wines that respect their provenance, not big,
bet the family farm on remaking Charles Krug. blowsy fruit bombs with ridiculous price tags.
First, focusing on noble Bordeaux varietals, the family replanted This third generation of Napa Valley’s First Family of Wine is deter-
their 850 prime Napa Valley acres with high-quality clonal varieties mined to steward the land, to remain family-owned and focused on
specifically matched to the terroir. All the vineyards are now being quality while their competitors (and even their late Uncle Robert's
farmed organically and sustainably and the family among the most winery) are absorbed into “Global Wine.”
extensive sustainably-farmed landowners in Napa Valley. In addition, Committed to preserving Charles Krug Winery’s significant histor-
Pete wants to get his home and, eventually, the winery, off the grid. He ical legacy, Peter and sons have restored two landmark structures,
is focusing on bettering the land to guarantee a healthy legacy for both Charles Krug’s original Redwood Cellar and 1881 Carriage House,
his wines and his kids. As a result, Pete’s efforts have been recognized honoring the birthplace of Napa wine, for which they received Cali-
in Vanity Fair’s annual Green Issue among others. fornia Preservation Foundation Preservation Design Awards.
Next, the family brought in new winemaking talent and built a 2010 and $25+ million later (with no conglomerate to foot the
winery-within-a-winery with all new equipment, to treat their bill) no other California winery has brought so much innovation early
premium Napa Valley wines in the style they deserve. Recent Charles on, or staged such a determined turnaround. Marc’s and Pete’s efforts
Krug wines – the Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon and Napa Valley to steward the land and preserve the winery's historical legacy are
Sauvignon Blanc, for example ($27 and $18 respectively), exude the earning new respect for a family long identified with California wine.
soul and pedigree of their Napa Valley terroir and are prompting wine Says Marc: “These are the values our father and grandfather instilled
writers to take a fresh look. Both were named to the San Francisco in us. We are investing in the future of this family, this winery, and this
Chronicle’s Top 100 wines of 2007, the Sauvignon Blanc was honored remarkable place.”
Welcome to
CALISTOGA
Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort
by Christin Piccin After a few minutes of playful squirting, it
erupted. It was as if someone had opened a
When wine touring has tired you out, fire hydrant straight into the sky. A column
take a short detour from Highway 29 of 350-degree hot water spouted from the
beneath the lofty peak of Mt. St. Helena, for rocky source, backlit by the sun. As it
a nature break at Old Faithful Geyser of peaked, the steaming water fanned out into
California. miniscule droplets that fell like shimmering
Just outside Calistoga, the Geyser’s diamond dust then disappeared, leaving the
peaceful garden “theater” is ringed with tall pond as calm and serene as it was before the
grasses and feathery-leafed bamboo. In show began.
anticipation of the imminent eruption, I Hot springs and steam vents are
found a shady seat at one of the many picnic numerous but there are only a handful of
tables scattered about and closed my eyes. Only the songs of chirping geysers in the world that can be relied on to erupt predictably and
birds who were secreted away in the bamboo, were evident. Suddenly, repeatedly. Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of those.
though, there was an ominous, throaty rumble. My eyes popped open. Geyser owner Olga Kolbek, who has logged the geyser’s activity since
The geyser was coming to life. 1983, noticed a surprising link between the geyser’s eruptions and
Centered in a small, grass-hemmed pond, the geyser had begun earthquakes. While the geyser spouts off at 40-minute intervals most
coughing puffs of steam which dissolved into the warm afternoon air. days, subsequent studies by seismologists have revealed that California’s
Then it started to gurgle and bubble like a witch’s cauldron. Suddenly Old Faithful goes off schedule when earthquakes activity is imminent.
it sent up a few spurts three or four feet high. The geyser’s eruptions come farther apart and decrease in size, coin-
ciding with earthquakes within 300 miles in the next few days.
Kolbek delights in sharing her vast knowledge of the geyser and of
local history, and is available by appointment for private tours. Like-
wise, a series of panels scattered through the garden area, plus a video
room explain the mysteries of California’s Old Faithful. The geyser is
located at 1299 Tubbs Lane off Hwy. 29 in Calistoga and is open 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m., every day of the year. For more information, call (707) 942-
6463 or visit www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com.
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Wine Collective Adds Seven Vintner Partners
The historic stone Yountville gallery Ma(i)sonry provides a stylized backdrop Pedras Wine Company, Peirson Meyer,
known as Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley has added for the appreciation of limited-production, Renteria Wines, Rivera Vineyards, Skip-
seven vintner partners to its tasting collec- boutique wines. Flight tastings at Ma(i)sonry stone, Tamber Bey, Tor Kenward Family
tive, bringing its total to 15 wineries show- range from $5-$40 or guests may sample a Wines and Uvaggio.
cased in and amongst the eclectic space for variety of wines in ounce pours or by the Guests are welcome to peruse Ma(i)sonry’s
art, furnishings and wine tastings. Taken as a bottle. Tastings can be enjoyed in any galleries – located at 6711 Washington Street,
whole, Ma(i)sonry has been developed to number of settings designed to satisfy guest Yountvile – seven days a week, with seasonal
inspire “a life aesthetic.” preferences: private tasting rooms and great evening appointments until 10 p.m. To make
“Over the last year, Ma(i)sonry Napa room lounges, outdoor individual and an appointment at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley,
Valley has been approached by over 100 communal tables, seats around the fire pit or visit maisonry.com/visit/appointment.php or
brands with an interest in becoming a on blankets stretched out on the lawn of the contact (707) 944-0889.
vintner partner,” comments Paul Leary, pres- Ma(i)sonry gardens.
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sionals to review the submissions together in Blackbird Vineyards, Brown Estate, Husic
periodic tastings, taking into consideration Vineyards, Juslyn Vineyards, Lail Vineyards, YOUNTVILLE
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Passport to Dry Creek Valley – A First Class TM
Journey – Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

New Friday Event Launched: Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience Vineyard Tours – Each tour begins at 9:30am
– Theme Parties, Music, Food, Tours, Barrel Tasting and Futures Offered Passport ticket holders are invited to walk the vineyards and expe-
Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ is an annual event, sponsored by rience winegrowing in this distinct appellation. Select wineries are
the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley™ (WDCV), showcasing the opening their vineyards with special tours, discussions and tastings.
wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. This Because the number of participants is limited, Passports are sold
year, Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ is celebrating its 20th anniversary first-come, first0-served basis. This event consistently sells out and
with the launch of a new event on Friday, April 23, called Gateway to tickets will not be available for long.
Passport – A First Class Experience. Tickets are on sale at www.wdcv.com. To be on the mailing list and
The more than 60 wineries and 150 growers in the Dry Creek receive information about this event, and all WDCV events, email
Valley produce a variety of wines to please any palate; 46 wineries will name, address and phone number to info@wdcv.com. Everybody’s
be offering first class weekend events along the Passport route! Join in welcome (21 years and older).
Passport weekend, as wineries up and down Dry Creek Valley cele-
brate the magic of their valley with wine, food, entertainment and the
hospitality for which Dry Creek Valley is famous. Passport to Dry D O W N T O W N
Creek Valley™ sells out quickly every year.
Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience
HEALDSBURG
Grove Street Winery
An elegant evening launched in honor of the 20th anniversary, DRY CREEK RD
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barrel samples, newly released wines and old-fashioned fun. All this KENDALL PLAZA Gallo
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Nearly every winery features live entertainment, from belly dancers to Selby MILL
blues, jazz or ’50s rock and roll. Guests are certain to be carried away
by the festive atmosphere created at each winery. Saturday and Sunday
event tickets are $120, including tax, for a two-day Passport. Sunday-
only tickets are $70 including tax. A list of participating wineries can HUDS
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UPCOMING EVENTS See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
MARCH 28 – 54th Annual Healdsburg Kiwanis Pancake Day – Villa Chanticleer

Fluffy pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, $7/$4, www.healdsburgkiwanis.org
APRIL 10 – Healdsburg Fire Dept.'s Annual Abalone & Seafood Dinner – Healdsburg Fire
Department – 5-8 pm, silent auction, presale $40/$50 at the door (based on availability), 707-431-3360
APRIL 10 – Making Sausage with Bruce Aidells – Lambert Bridge Winery. $90 per person; $60 LAC,
noon-3pm, reservations required. For more information, visit www.lambertbridge.com or call 707-431-4670
APRIL 10 & 11 – Lovely Iris and Early-Blooming Roses – The Russian River Rose Co. with special
tours at 10am & 2pm. Free. For details and directions, visit www.russian-river-rose.com or call 707-433-7455
APRIL 16 – Girlfriends on the Green – Healdsburg Golf Club – 2pm, benefiting sports scholarships for
young girls! Drinks, dinner and awards start at 6pm. www.sihealdsburg.org or call 707-484-7805
APRIL 16 – Bravissimo 2010 Annual Benefit – Paradise Ridge Winery – Healdsburg School benefit
Dinner, auctions & entertainment for a $125 – www.thsbravissimo.com or call Melissa Imhaus at 707-433-4847
APRIL 18 – Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies – Spring Along the Farm Trails, Reserve your farm
passport. 11am-5pm, $25 per vehicle or $10pp advanced purchase, www.farmtrails.org or call 707-837-8896
Tasting Room of the Week:
MAZZOCCO SONOMA sible for these wines. Ken and Diane Wilson complex interplay of sensorial perceptions
by Charles Neave
have been growing grapes in the county for involving the eye, nose, palate and heart.
It’s not far – perhaps five minutes – from over 20 years, and today they farm some 400 For your own sensory experience, you’ll
the historic town of Healdsburg, one of my acres. They are best known for their almost need to take the pretty, pastoral drive to the
favorite wine country destinations, full of sinfully rich, vineyard-designate Zinfandels winery. The architecture is subtly dynamic,
good-to-great restaurants and places to stay, and Bordeaux varietals. Each of the wines are the staff friendly, enthusiastic and knowl-
interesting shops and galleries and a robust and sumptuous, yet they are very indi- edgeable, the design and overall feeling
wonderful town square. But the tasting room vidual. One thing they do have in common is inviting. They will take their time as they
at Mazzocco Sonoma is truly a country prop- that they are made from some of the most lead you through the menu of the wines they
erty, set in one of the most famous wine coveted fruit in Sonoma County. They are produce (Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet
growing regions in the nation, Dry Creek also respected for their innovation in grape Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot)
Valley. growing and in the making of wine. and are available for tasting that day. Their
In that area, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Mazzocco Sonoma may be a relatively talented winemaker, Antoine Favero, is often
Cabernet Sauvignon are the three reigning small artisanal winery, but their resources, there, so feel free to ask questions and pick
varietals that make this part of Northern Cali- when it comes to sourcing fruit from the vine- up a secret or two about how premium
fornia and Mazzocco Sonoma famous. yard, are exceptional. Their vineyards are grapes are transformed into such stellar
At Mazzocco Sonoma, the grape and the among the most extraordinary to be found wines.
wines made from them are the result of what anywhere. They go from the rich soil of the As you taste, you can look out the
they refer to as the geographic concept of valley floor up to elevations of 2,400 feet. towering windows at the grounds. Or wander
“place.” That’s the distinctive characteristics That is where you find the steep, dramatic outside to the reflecting pool, the large patio
that make a site special or unique, as well as hillsides with views of the Pacific Ocean and or perhaps enjoy a picnic with a bottle of their
the elements that foster a sense of attachment the low-yielding vineyards that produce wine and let the day slip quietly away as you
and belonging, and infused with a combina- grapes with the intense flavor that is at the appreciate the wine, the work and talent that
tion of landscape or setting. core of their winemaking philosophy. went into its making, and the pleasure in
“Our mantra is holistic, embracing all All vineyard work and winemaking tech- your glass that was the final result.
aspects of the vines’ health and physiological niques are done by hand and aimed at The tasting room of Mazzocco Winery
development...observing this unique bringing out the unique, intrinsic character is located at 1400 Lytton Springs Road in
regional terroir and cultivating optimal and true spirit of each individual varietal. The Healdsburg and is open from 11 a.m. to 5
conditions.” resulting wines stimulate the senses, warm p.m. daily. For directions or more infor-
The Wilson family and their collection of the heart and evoke a feeling of well-being. mation, call 1-800-501-8466 or (707)
diverse estate vineyards are the ones respon- The ultimate pleasure derived from wine is a 431-8159 or go to www.mazzocco.com.
Roses, Rosé and Chocolate

for Breakfast on Mother’s Day at
B.R. Cohn Winery, Mother’s Day
Moms will be greeted with a smile, a long-stemmed rose and
complimentary wine tasting at the B.R. Cohn Winery tasting room on
Mother’s Day, May 9. The tasting room will be releasing the 2009 Rosé
and author and chef, Barbara Passino will be on hand from noon to 3
p.m. to sign her cookbook, Chocolate for Breakfast.
The 2009 Rosé ($18) is produced in a traditional French Rhone
style. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre make this a seductive and
complex wine. It has wonderful tropical aromas and a delightful touch
of raspberry, cherry and peach flavors with hints of spice in the finish.
Slightly chilled, this Rosé is the ultimate wine to kick off the warm
weather season and celebrate Mom.
Barbara Passino is the proprietor/chef of Oak Knoll Inn, a luxu-
rious, intimate inn nestled amidst rows of grapevines in Napa Valley,
California’s Wine Country. Her decadent breakfasts have become
California legend and attract visitors from all over the world.
B.R. Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen
Ellen. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Founded
in 1984 by Bruce Cohn, the estate winery is known for its critically
acclaimed, world-class, ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and award-winning gourmet estate
olive oils, vinegars and gourmet specialty food products. For more
information, call 1-800-330-4064 or visit www.brcohn.com.
Ledson Winery Honors Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda at Ledson Winery Signing been friends ever since,” exclaimed Cepeda. “We both feel very
Commemorative Bottles for Charity, Saturday, April 17 strongly about raising money for kids, plus we really enjoy the wine
Hot on the heels of Opening Day for the 2010 baseball season, we made!”
Ledson Winery (www.ledson.com) unveils its newest wine collabo- Since his retirement from baseball, Orlando Cepeda has given his
ration featuring legendary former baseball player and Hall of time to charities. He is known for his humanitarian efforts on behalf
Famer, Orlando Cepeda. Cepeda will be at Ledson Winery on of children, working with the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of
April 17 signing his commemorative bottles for baseball fans, America and as a baseball ambassador. Steve Ledson found a
Ledson visitors and Ledson wine club members. Proceeds from kindred spirit in Cepeda through his thoughtful and selfless
the sale of Ledson’s “Baby Bull” Zinfandel will benefit the local actions over the past few decades. As a tribute to Cepeda’s
Harmony Foundation for Children as well as the San Francisco generosity and compassion, Ledson is introducing the “Baby
Junior Giants Program. Bull” Zinfandel. Cepeda’s “Baby Bull” Zinfandel is the fourth
Orlando Cepeda, known on the field as the “Baby Bull,” was bottling of the Harmony Collection Wines. “We are very excited
one of the first Latino baseball players to enter the major leagues. to be playing ball with Orlando,” enthused winery owner and
He was the unanimous Rookie of the Year playing for the San philanthropist Steve Ledson. “As a big fan of the game and of
Francisco Giants in 1958. A seven-time All Star, Cepeda was the the on-field talents of Orlando Cepeda we are thrilled he is
Comeback Player of the Year in 1966 as well as the unanimous joining us for this great fundraising event and supporting the
National League MVP in 1967. He has appeared in three World youth programs we support through the Harmony Founda-
Series, is the first Latino to win home run and RBI titles and was tion.”
the first player to sign an exclusive designated hitter contract. After 17 Previous high-profile celebrity humanitarians to be honored
years in the Major Leagues, Cepeda was elected to the Baseball Hall of include: singer Michael McDonald, actor Jeff Bridges, San Francisco
Fame in 1999. Orlando Cepeda and Roberto Clemente are the only 49er Dwight Clark, and now baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda.
two Puerto Ricans in the Hall of Fame. All proceeds from the Harmony Collection Wines have gone to youth
“I met Steve Ledson at the event he held for Dwight Clark at Ledson related organizations.
winery. I tasted his wines and we discussed a joint project. We have Orlando Cepeda will be at the winery from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. to
meet fans and sign baseballs or bottles of “Baby Bull” Zinfandel. There
TO TO is a signature fee of $15 for Ledson wine club members and $20 for
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4th Annual Passport to Sonoma Valley, May 15-16

The Ultimate “Destination” Weekend Featuring unofficial start of the tourist season with a very exciting “behind the
More than 50 Sonoma Valley Wineries and Grape Growers scenes” opportunity for Passport holders. Due to last year’s success of
Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Passport to Sonoma this component of the event, participating wineries are partnering
Valley, taking place May 15th and 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at with their growers to provide the ultimate tasting experience; pouring
wineries and vineyards throughout historic Sonoma Valley. From food their best wines on site in the vineyards where the grapes were
and wine aficionados to those looking for a unique, close-to-home sourced. In addition to feeling an even greater connection between
“travel” experience, Passport to Sonoma Valley swings open the cellar the “grape and the glass,” Passport attendees will enjoy the rare – and
doors of California’s oldest and most coveted artisan wineries in cele- often breathtaking - opportunity to taste among the vines of Sonoma’s
bration of Sonoma’s food, wine and arts scene. Visitors to the valley- most exclusive vineyards, not normally open to the public.
wide open house will be issued a “passport,” providing them unprece- Passport to Sonoma Valley provides a unique opportunity to go
dented access to the wines and wineries of California’s oldest wine beyond the traditional tourist experience; to discover the people,
region, including special pricing and exclusive wine offers. places and wines that make Sonoma Valley one of the world’s great
Tickets for Passport to Sonoma Valley are: $90/weekend, $70/ wine regions. This journey of discovery will take passport holders off
Sunday-only and $25/designated driver when purchased in advance the beaten path to tiny cult wineries not normally open to the public,
or $100/weekend and $80/Sunday-only and $25/designated driver to historic estates that ushered in the California wine industry and to
when purchased at the event (subject to availability). On the day of the the many family-owned and operated wineries that define Sonoma’s
event, ticket holders, and those wishing to purchase tickets must “farm to table” culture. Each winery will showcase the very best of
check in at one of four designated “start” locations – including Viansa their current release, library wines and special bottlings, food pairings
Winery & Marketplace, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Valley of the and entertainment. Special discounts and after hours shopping will
Moon Winery and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards – to receive their also be part of the two celebration.
passport and complimentary wine glass. For tickets or more informa- Visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com to see the list of participating
tion, visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com or call (707) 935-0803. wineries – updated regularly – along with activities planned for this
Passport to Sonoma Valley is kicking off their fourth year and the year’s Passport to Sonoma Valley.
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Anderson Valley Winegrowers’ Pinot Noir Festival

Association adds consumer tech conference ticket for 2010 festival The technical conference will be followed by a casual barbecue at
The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association (AVWA) announces Standish Wine Co.’s Day Ranch and will feature delicious local foods
that it will host the 13th annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival and fantastic wines from around the state – all set outside, among the
on May 14-16 – albeit with a few changes. This popular festival, property’s historic apple and pear orchard.
focusing on one single variety from just one appellation, showcases Participating wineries will pour their Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs
Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs from approximately 40 of the state’s finest at the grand tasting on Saturday afternoon at Goldeneye Winery and,
producers. for the second year in a row, will be able to feature a current release at
The Pinot Noir Festival weekend kicks off on Friday, May 14 with a pre-grand tasting press tasting. At the grand tasting, barbecued lamb,
a day-long technical conference and educational seminars. This year wood-fired pizzas, local cheeses, and other delicious fare will be
the morning sessions will be focused on technical topics relevant for offered to attendees, as well as entertainment by Mendocino County
industry members, and a new, afternoon-only ticket will be offered for musicians, Kevin and the Coconuts. A silent auction will be held to
serious consumers, with in-depth tastings, food and wine pairings, benefit local charities (to-date more than $155,000 has been raised at
and presentations from local and guest vintners. The full-day ticket this event).
will include breakfast and lunch, and the afternoon ticket will start at Participating wineries normally include: Baxter, Black Kite Cellars,
lunch and go through the end of the day. Breggo Cellars, Brutocao, Cakebread Cellars, Chronicle Wines,
“We have long struggled with how to include both our fellow Claudia Springs Winery, Copain Wines, Couloir Wines, Demuth
industry members and serious consumers who would like to expand Winery, Drew, Elke Vineyards, Esterlina Vineyards, Ferrari-Carano,
their palates and knowledge of the variety,” said Zach Rasmussen of Foursight Wines, Goldeneye Winery, Greenwood Ridge Vineyards,
Goldeneye Winery – the 2010 conference organizer. “We decided that Handley Cellars, Harmonique, Harrington, Husch Vineyards, Jim Ball
concentrating the tasting seminars, food and wine pairings, and wine- Vineyards, La Crema, Lazy Creek Vineyards, Lioco Wines, Littorai,
maker talks in the afternoon would give these consumers a chance to Londer Vineyards, MacPhail, Navarro Vineyards, Phillips Hill Estates,
be involved, but not have to attend the more technical morning Philo Ridge Vineyards, Raye’s Hill, Roederer Estate, Roessler Cellars,
sessions.” Saintsbury, Scharffenberger Cellars, Standish Wine Co., Toulouse
Vineyards, Waits-Mast Family Cellars, Woodenhead and Zina Hyde
Cunningham.
On Saturday evening wineries from both near and far will join
together to host winemaker dinners in Anderson Valley and on the
Mendocino Coast. This year’s planned dinners include: Scharffen-
berger Cellars and Navarro Vineyards at the Boonville Hotel; Gold-
eneye Winery, Greenwood Ridge Vineyards and Toulouse Vineyards at
Café Beaujolais in Mendocino; and several additional dinners to be
announced as the event nears.
The weekend will conclude on Sunday, May 16 with open houses
at Anderson Valley wineries, featuring special tastings, educational
talks, music and food (a list of winery open houses will be found at
www.avwines.com/store, closer to the event).
For additional information about the event, visit the AVWA website
at www.avwines.com or contact them at (707) 895-WINE or
info@avwines.com.
LIVERMORE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Three New Wines to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer

by Les Mahler release of the butterfly label.
In early summer 2010, Watts Winery will be introducing three “These labels have all been designed and
new butterfly label wines. The three new releases, which are part of the idea now is to expand the label,” said
Watts Winery’s effort to fight pediatric cancer, follow the April 2009 Craig Watts, owner of Watts Winery in
Lockeford. For every bottle sold, 30
percent of after-profit sales will go directly
to childhood cancer research at UC Davis
and Sutter Memorial Hospital, Sacramento.
For Watts, the butterfly label release isn’t
just a charity drive; it’s more of a personal
fight. In 2008, Sheri and Craig Watt’s
second son, Kyle, was diagnosed with
Burkitt’s lymphoma.
Kyle had to undergo surgery, weeks of
chemotherapy, and later, months of testing. For now, the now 12-year-
old boy is doing fine and he’s behaving like a normal boy, Craig Watts
said. But oncologists at UC Davis said Kyle isn’t out of the woods just
yet; that will take place after five years of being cancer free.
The nightmare that Kyle and the family went through triggered the
need to find a cure for pediatric cancer, Watts said.
It was after Kyle finished his surgery that Craig Watts thought
about funding pediatric cancer research. And the only way he knew
he could take on such a formidable foe was through the family’s wine
business. So, in April 2009, after Kyle had finished his last
chemotherapy treatment, Watts Winery released the first two butterfly
label wines, a California Red Blend and a Chardonnay.
Why the butterfly? Because the butterfly is the international
symbol for pediatric cancer, Watts said. “It symbolizes hope,” he said.
For more information on Watts Winery and their effort to fight
pediatric cancer, call Craig Watts at (209) 329-1569. Or, visit the
website at WattsWinery.com.
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Vintners will also be on hand to pour a myriad of varietals and
vintages from the Lodi Appellation. The Lodi wine region boasts 75
wineries, 60 varietals and grows 100,000 acres of wine grapes.
Wineries will be showcasing not only the well know varietals such as
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, but also many unique
varietals such as Verdelho, Carignan and Nebbiolo.
“The Wine Stroll is an enjoyable event because of the combined
ingredients to showcase Lodi – fine wines, unique shops, wonderful
cuisine, the historic charm of downtown Lodi and great people,” says
Pat Patrick, President and CEO of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce.
Assisting in the “economic recovery,” Lodi hotels are offering
special discounts for overnight visits. The hotel packages begin at
$130 which includes: two Wine Stroll tickets, hotel for one night
(double occupancy), transportation to and from hotels, and breakfast.
Tickets for the Wine Stroll are $30 in advance or $35 at the event.
Designated driver tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the event. To
purchase tickets or for additional information call the Lodi Chamber
at (209) 367-7840 x 100 or visit www.lodichamber.com.
The Lodi Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, 501 (c) (6) orga-
nization dedicated to serving its members, influencing public policy
and fostering a climate in which business and industry can operate
profitably. The chamber works to encourage and promote positive
well-balanced economic growth through business development.
Profits from the event are shared between the Chamber and Lodi-
Adopt-A-Child, a 501(c)( 3) organization that provides back-to-school
clothes and Christmas presents for children who otherwise might not
be receiving these gifts and necessities.
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Monterey Jazz Festival Hosts Top Young Jazz Musicians

The Monterey Jazz Festival, a nonprofit leader in jazz education with high-energy big bands, combos and vocal ensembles creating an
since its inception in 1958 and JazzTimes Readers’ Poll multi-year atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.
winner for world’s Best Jazz Festival, is proud to announce the 6th Throughout the day, participants in the High School Big Band,
Annual Next Generation Festival, April 9-11, in downtown Monterey. Vocal and Combo divisions will put on their best performances
The weekend event, devoted to the future of jazz, includes the Next before the judges, who will determine the top groups and
Generation Festival Jazz Competition with Big Bands, Combos, Vocal outstanding soloists. The top groups of the day in the High School
Ensembles and individual musicians vying for a spot on the stages of Vocal, Combo and Big Band divisions will be announced at 6:15 p.m.
the 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival presented by Verizon. Saturday evening from the Conference Center’s Serra Ballroom stage.
A three-year grant from the Surdna Foundation supports the Next At 8 p.m. Saturday night, the top vocal ensembles, combo and Big
Generation Festival and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra’s inter- Band finalists will take the stage in the Next Generation Festival’s
national tours. The Surdna Foundation’s Arts Program is national in Showcase Concert – a preview of the groups performing at MJF/53.
scope and supports the artistic advancement of teens, ages 12-18. The Next Generation Festival will also host a variety of educa-
Attracting musicians from some of the most prestigious educational clinics on Saturday, April 9, including presentations by MJF
tional programs in the United States, over 2000 students will partic- Artist-In-Residence, Dianne Reeves.
ipate in this year’s Next Generation Festival, representing the largest The Next Generation Festival continues through Sunday, April
gathering of young jazz talent on the Monterey Peninsula outside of 11, with the country’s top middle school, college, conglomerate big
the Monterey Jazz Festival itself. bands and combos, and college vocal ensembles performing in the
In 2010, sixty-three groups from thirteen states, (including Conference Center’s Serra Ballroom and Steinbeck Forum. The top
Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, college big band, college vocal ensemble and conglomerate big band
Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and the state of Washington) will (to be announced during the day) will also earn a performance slot at
participate in the Next Generation Festival, the largest selection of MJF/52. New for 2010 will be the Open Combo Division, another
groups from the widest variety of states to come to Monterey in the expansion of performance opportunities at the Next Generation
forty-year history of the event – more than double the amount of Festival.
represented states from 2009. Auditions will also be held throughout the Next Generation
All Next Generation Festival competition events – from the Kick- Festival weekend for the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College
Off Concert on Friday, April 9 (featuring internationally renowned of Music, and for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, MJF’s national
jazz artists who act as judges of the Next Generation Festival) – to the all-star high school band.
exuberant and electric Big Band, Vocal Ensemble and Combo The Next Generation Festival is continuing two new partnership
Competition on Saturday, April 10 and the College Big Band Vocal elements introduced last year: an Instrument Showcase and College
Jazz Ensemble competition on Sunday, April 11, will be open to the Fair. The Instrument Showcase will allow musicians an opportunity
public, free of charge. to play various instruments from participating partners. The College
The Festival will also conduct clinics, workshops, jam sessions, Fair will allow students an opportunity to visit with several colleges
and auditions in the heart of the historic Monterey, with music to be offering jazz and other music programs. Both activities will be offered
performed at the Monterey Conference Center, the host Portola Plaza throughout the Next Generation Festival weekend.
Hotel, at Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. More information on all Next Generation Festival activities and
For a complete schedule of activities and competition times, visit events is available on the MJF website, www.montereyjazzfestival.org
www.montereyjazzfestival.org. and by phone at (831) 373-3366.
The Next Generation Festival will officially start with the annual
Kick-Off Concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 9 at the Monterey Confer-
ence Center. The opening night’s activities will feature the festival’s
annual Salute to Jazz Education with performances by the interna-
tionally-renowned competition judges, including pianist Alan
Pasqua, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, saxophonists Billy Harper,
Paul Contos, Mary Fettig and Aaron Lington; trumpeter Ambrose
Akinmusire; bassist Ray Drummond and vocalists Matt Falker,
Jennifer Barnes and Michele Weir. Entry to the Salute to Jazz Educa-
tion and Kick-Off Concert is open to the public, free of charge. Also
featured during the evening concert will be the Monterey Jazz
Festival Artist-In-Residence, 4-time Grammy winning vocalist,
Dianne Reeves.
MJF’s Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition starts at 9 a.m.
on Saturday, April 10 in downtown Monterey’s Conference Center,
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Experience the Beauty of the Mountain Pinot Noir

Pinot Paradise – March 27 and 28
By Laura Ness
Here in the Summit Area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, we live on
top of the world in the middle of “Pinot Paradise” The conditions are
perfect for both Pinot and Chardonnay. We are so lucky, but we don’t
have any intention of keeping these great wines to ourselves.
The 7th annual Pinot Paradise, a celebration of Santa Cruz Moun-
tains Pinot Noir, is a chance to share our bounty with fellow Pinot
lovers. Pinot Paradise will be held at the end of March. Saturday,
March 27 is your chance to visit the local wineries taking part in Pinot
Pathways. For $25, you can barrel sample or enjoy library selections,
depending on what the wineries have to offer.
On Sunday, March 28, the day kicks off at 9 a.m. at Villa Ragusa in
Campbell with a seminar called “Yeast Gone Wild in the Santa Cruz
Mountains,” an in-depth look at the use of native or “wild” yeast in
fermentation. A panel of winemakers will share their views on this
somewhat controversial subject, and you’ll get to taste the results of
various yeast regimens chosen by local winemakers to deliver their
vision of Pinot Noir. Those who advocate “native” fermentation
choose to let the yeast that comes in on the grapes to begin the sugar-
to-alcohol conversion process, believing that this yeast adds an unpar-
alleled complexity to the texture and aromas of the final wine. Others
eschew this process, choosing to inoculate the must with chosen
strains of commercial yeast, which they feel deliver more predictable
results, as they are known entities. Some winemakers are adamant
about not using native yeast: they don’t want to risk a “stuck” fermen-
tation or some “off” character that may be introduced: their counter-
parts insist that the most complex and Burgundian Pinots are the
result of those native yeasts that come in on the grapes at harvest.
Come taste for yourself! And love the youth, regardless.
The technical session (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is followed by a VIP tasting
Visit Our Tasting Room

Open Tuesday – Sunday, Noon to 6pm
45 W. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 358-4949 • flemingjenkins.com
Special events for groups up to 40
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
from 1 to 5 p.m., and the Grand Cruz tasting goes from 2 to 5 p.m. Vine Hill Winery will throw their doors open for Pinot Pathways,
Purchase tickets at the Summit Wineries (Burrell School. Hunter Hill, Saturday, March 27, and will also pour at Pinot Paradise on the 28th
Loma Prieta and Vine Hill) or go online: scmwa.com. at Villa Ragusa. They will feature 10% off their Pinot lineup for Pinot
At Loma Prieta, visitors to the winery will sample the pre-release Pathways. Come taste some of winemaker Sal Godinez’s bold and
2008 Estate Pinot during Pinot Paradise weekend. This wine has beautiful Pinots, in bottle and maybe even a barrel sample. Experience
already taken Silver medals in every competition so far this year. All this lovely setting, and enjoy a glass of Pinot in the organic flower
month long, the multi-award winning 2007 SaveriaVineyard Pinot will gardens as you take in a stunning view of Monterey Bay. Vine Hill is
be on sale for $40 (reg $50). Both the 2007 and 2008 Saveria Pinot now open the third weekend of each month.
Noir will be showcased at Pinot Paradise on March 28. Magnums from each winery will be featured as part of the auction,
At Burrell School, March is all about Pinot. The 2005 Estate tastes and there is also a very unique opportunity to bid on a double
better with each passing month, and you’ll also get a taste of the library magnum and 5 liter bottle representing all the wines poured at the
for Pinot Pathways, Saturday, March 27, along with 10% off all Pinots event – a pan-appellation Pinot! Very rare, indeed. Don’t miss it!
that day.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
NAPA VALLEY Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5 Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia.
Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Thu-Mon 10-5
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros. CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Closed Tu
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free) CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-2643 Open daily 10:30-5
Adastra Wines – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4
ANDRETTII WINERY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Charter Oak Winery – 831 Charter Oak Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-2298 Open by appointment only
ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing
Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3
Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 Open daily 11-5 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9
Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5 by appointment
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Daily 10-6
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175 Open by appointment only
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Crocker & Starr – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 D-Cubed Cellars– Tasted at Vintner’s Collective, 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
BERINGER – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6
David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
Blackbird Vnyds – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more
Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-5
Bridesmade Wines – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Downing Family Vnyds – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Dominari – 620 Trancas Street, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only
DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30
Cade Winery – 360 Howell Mountain Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 Open daily 10am-4pm Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
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Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4 Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30
Eeden Wines– 3505 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena; 707 337-5526 Open daily 12-4 by appointment only Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6
Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4 Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Elizabeth Rose – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Hoopes Vineyard – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6 Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily by appointment only 11-4
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Eponymous – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open daily 10-4:30 JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open by appointment only
Johndrow Vnyds – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5
Jones Family Vnyds – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3
JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointmentBy appointment
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 Open by appointment only Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7 KooLooLoo Vineyard – 1004 Clinton Street, Napa; 707 815-6510 Tue-Sun 12-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5
Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4 Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only Lamborn Family Vnyds – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5 Laraine – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open daily 10-5
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open by appointment Liparita – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only
Ghost Block – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 LUNA VINEYARDS
The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297; Open daily 10-6 Winery by appointment only salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and
other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5 in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5
GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30 Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15 McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment Marilyn Merlot – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30 Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only Michael Pozzan – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage Canyon Rd, Rutherford; 707 225-4367 Open by appointment only RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Mirror Napa Valley – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Mi Sueno– tasted at Vintner’s Collective, 1245 Main St., Napa; 707 258-6358 Open daily 11-6 RAZI WINERY
New tasting room in Napa Valley
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30 ‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5 Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Schedule a tasting daily 10 am to 4 pm
MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30 3108 Silverado Trail, Napa Valley • (707) 224-4299
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348 Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5 Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment
MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5 Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6 Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Robert Biale – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment
Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2
ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
Oakville Winery – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Open by appointment
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Ottimino – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Outpost Estate Wines – Angwin; 707 965-1718 Open by appointment only
Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesdays) Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Pahlmeyer – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Pavi Wines – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4
Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30
Children & Pets OK Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Open daily 10-5
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5 Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5
St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30 White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment
St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open daily11-5
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs
STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30 William Knuttel – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Daily 11-6
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only
SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707-226-1800 Open daily by appointment only
SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5 Z-52 – Poured at Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-9
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa/ 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-7 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment SONOMA COUNTY
Tedeschi Family Winery – 2779 Grant St. Calistoga; 707 337-5526 Tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment Acorn Winery – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open by appointment only
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment
Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 688-1174 Open by appointment,
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6
ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956 Open daily 11-7 Alegria Winery – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Tuck Beckstoffer – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4 ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 First St, Napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6, Tues by appt. Arnot-Roberts – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4
Uvada – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment ARTESA –1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Artiste Winery – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Open daily 10-6 Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Banyon – poured at Downtown Wine, 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thur-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Vinum – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30 Bluenose Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
Voss Vineyards – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5 Eno Wines – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt. Eric K. James – 452 First Street E, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 Friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment
Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5 Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5 Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-5
Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-4:30 F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6 Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We
Cellar No. 8 – Poured at Asti Winery, 26150 Asti Rd, Cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5 Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8 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
Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 800-838-4306 Tours & tasting by appointment only
FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6 113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7
CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6 Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-5
Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4 Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5 Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30
Christie Vineyards – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5 Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Fri-Sun 11-4
CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 11-5 Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Picnic Area
Foyt Family Wines – poured at Roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5
Chronicle Wines – P. O. Box 1854, Sonoma; 707 637-7461 Open by appointment only
Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Thur-Sun 11-5
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6 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 at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30 Gallo Family Vineyards – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707 225-6801 Open by appointment only
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5 Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Thu by appt Grove Street – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10:30-5 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10:30-5 Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK 5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4 Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860 Open by appointment only
Art Exhibits, Tours
Harrington – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only
Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Del Carlo Winery – 4939 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-1036 Open by appointment only
Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5
Derbes – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4 Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7
DH Gustafson Family – 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Hawley Wines – 36 North Street, Healdsburg; 707 473-9500 Open daily 11-6
DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily 11-6, Tue 2-6 Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 877 996-4299 Open by appointment only
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Heintz – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Dutch Bill Creek – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4 Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5 Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter) Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9 Martorana Family Winery– 5956 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1909 Open by appointment only
IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt. Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt. Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
J Keverson – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5 Mayo Family Winery – 13101 Arnold Drive @ Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
J Rickards Winery – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed 4-6
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 10-5:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5 Meadowcroft Family – poured at Roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5
John Tyler Wines – 4375 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0123 Open by appointment only Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-6
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only Mercury Geyserville – 20120 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville; 707 857-9870 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by appt
Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5
Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Open daily 11-4 by appt Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 Open by appointment only Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 11-5
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5 Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-4320 Open by appointment only
KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870 Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30
KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5 Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Children & Pets OK Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30 Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only
Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:30 Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134 Limited tours, call ahead
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30 Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4 Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5 Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 Call for tours & tasting
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Owl Ridge – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
Larson Family – poured at Roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707-934-4090 Open daily 11-6 Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only
23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma; 707-938-303 Open daily 10-5 Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Open daily 10-5 PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-WINE Open daily 11-5
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 352 262-0963 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open Fri-Mon 11-6, closed Tue, Wed, Thu
Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open by appointment only
Longboard Vineyards – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue) Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Pastori Winery – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
MacLeod Family Vnyd – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Open by appointment only Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only
Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
Mantra – Tasted at Grange Sonoma, 23564 Hwy 121, Cornerstone, Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Wed-Mon 11-4 Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 11-4 Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-5 RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30 Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5 Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.
Remick Ridge – tasted at Adler Fels, 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6 Teira Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
Ridge Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4 Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8031 Open daily 11-5
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wood Rd, Santa Rosa; 707578-1601 Open by appointment only
Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma Open daily 11-6
TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Rocking Z – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5 TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open daily 11-5
ROESSLER – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5
Roots in Sonoma – 23574 Arnold Drive/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707-934-4090 Open daily 10-5
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Sun 12-6
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30 VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room
or through our Wine Club Enoteca.
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood • Open Daily 10am-5pm
SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4 707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Open daily11-5 Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only
SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5 Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Thur-Mon 11-5
SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-8429 Open daily 10-5
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5 WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30
Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556 Open by appointment only
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt.
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt
XYZin – Poured at Geyser Peak, 22281 Chianti Rd, Healdsburg; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
Simi Winery – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5 NORTH CENTRAL COAST
SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Open by appointment only Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 11-6 Wed-Mon, Tue seasonal Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5 Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Souverain – Poured at Asti Winery, 26150 Asti Rd, Cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 11-6 Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5
Spann – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-5
ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5 Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 Open by appointment only
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Stephen & Walker – 243 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8749 Open daily 10-6 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Suncé Winery – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5 Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12 SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Open daily 11-5
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special events and by appointment only Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 Open by appointment only Silver Mountain – off Old San Jose-Soquel Rd Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-4 by appointment
COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Thu-Sun 12-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552 Fri-Sun 12-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5
Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638 Open by appointment only
Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu-Mon 12-5
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5
FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tue-Sun 12-6 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome
Trout Gulch – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close
Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986 Open by appointment only
Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6
Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5
Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment
Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 Open by appointment only
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
CARMEL VALLEY
HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5
Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 Open by appointment only
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Open daily 10-5
Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5
MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only
Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment
Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 Fri-Sun 11-5
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5
Morgan Winery – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Fri-Sun 12-5
Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821 Open by appointment only
Muns Vineyard – Los Gatos; 408 515-2663 Open by appointment only Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-5
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 MONTEREY WINERIES
Osocalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Page Mill Winery – 13686 Page Mill Road, Los Altos HIlls; 650 948-0958 Fri-Sun 12-5:30 Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 11-6
Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-6569463 Open daily 11-7
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily , call for hours
POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
SALINAS VALLEY
Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-5
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
Regale Winery – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5:30 or by appointment
Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4
Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5 Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 By appt
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4 Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 11-5 Noggle Vineyards & Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5 Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment
VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5 Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5
Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5
Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open daily11-8
Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Mon-Tue 12-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5
Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7
SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5
Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5 Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine Road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 By appt
Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6 Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Ceago Del Lago – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only Sol Rouge – P.O. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 By appt
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5 Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 October-March 10-5 Daily, April-September 10-6 Daily
Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs Rd. N., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-Oct, Fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Drive, Lakeport; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, Lower Lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4p
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 By appt Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Nice; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 Open daily 10-5
Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5
SUISUN VALLEY
Guiseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds – 401School Way, Redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 Open by appointment only
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 E. State Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9400 Tue-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 Blue Victorian Vineyards – 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., Fairfield; 707 422-8025 Daily 10-5
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt. King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5 Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy Road, Suisun City; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5
JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 877-462-0666 Open daily 10-5 Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 Chadbourne Road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 Sat & Sun 12-5 or by appt
Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appt Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Open daily 11-5 Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by app
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30 Vezer Family Tasting Room – 2522 Suite V Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield; 707 429-3958 Daily 10-5
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 Tours & tasting by appointment only
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Thu-Mon 11-5 Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 10-5
Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 Ell River Rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 WINE (9463) Open by appointment only
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10:30-5
YOLO COUNTY
Mariah Vineyards – 33525 Mountain View Rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 Open by appointment Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Thurs-Sat 4:30-8:30
McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 Open daily 10-5 Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 12-5, Mon-Fri by appointment
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5 Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 Hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open 12-5 by appointment
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5 Carvalho Family – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 Heringer Estates – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6
Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 Fri - Sun 11-5 Solomon Wine Co. – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Three Wine Company– poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 707 933-9752 Wed-Sun 11-5 Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Todd Taylor Wines – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5 Singing Winemaker (The ) – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 12-5
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4 White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4 Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointmentViano Vineyards
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays) Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 First Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm
Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30 Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Open by appointment
Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30 Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Open by appointment
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510 304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour Road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette; 925 283-1245 Open by appointment
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5 New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Open by appointment
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Odisea Wine Co. – 963 Redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Open by appointment
Eckert Estate – 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, Concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt.
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5 Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5 Parkmon Vineyards – 55 Laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 Open by appointment
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5 Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook Court, Walnut Creek; 925-988-9463 Open by appointment
GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason Circle, Suite J, Concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 Elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 Open by appointment
Hidden Creek – 5937 Graham Ct, Suite B, Livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm
J. Doran – 1133 Burwood Way, Antioch; (925) 418-5630 Open by appointment
John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6 LODI/WOODBRIDGE
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4
Abundance Vnyds –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
Las Positas Vineyards – 682 Pinnacle Pl, Livermore; 925 989-0857 Open by appointment only
Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115 Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Lavish Laines Winery – Tasted at Good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, Livermore; 925 321-0373 Fri-Sun 11-5
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595 Fri-Sun 12-5
Little Valley Winery – 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338 Fri-Sun 11-5
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5
Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 12-5
Bota Box – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Brazin – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 12-5
24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Brice Station – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-5280 Sat-Sun 12-5
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6 CellarDoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394 Tue-Wed 12-6, Thu-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Nottingham Cellars – 2245 South Vasco Rd, Livermore; 925 294-8647 Fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850 Sat-Sun 11-5
Occasio – 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore; 925 371-1987 Fri-Sun 12 to 5 Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 Open daily 10-5:30
Page Mill– 1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 Fri-Sunday & by appointment d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946 Fri-Sun 12-5
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 12-4 Dancing Coyote – 3125 E Orange St., Acampo; 800 958-8524 Fri-Sun 11-5
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School St., Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 7-6, Thu-Fri 7-9, Sat 8-9, Sun 9-3
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 Fog Head Wines – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30 Gnarly Head – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 408-209-9498 Fri-Sun 12-5 Gnaughty Vines – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 Grand Amis – 115 North School Street, Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Thu-Sun 12-5 Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5 Borjon Winery – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3087 Fri-Sun 11-4
Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Sat 12-4 or by appt Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Irony – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Wed-Mon 12-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5
La Vida Dulce – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3966 Fri-Sun 11-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Open by appointment only Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Thu-Mon 11-4:45 or by appt
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 2545 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 365-0261 Open daily 10-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Lodi Wine Cellars/Benson Ferry – 112 Pine St., Lodi; 209 365-6622 Tues-Thu 3 -9, Fri-Sun 3-12 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Loredona – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Thu-Sun 12-4:30 Driven Cellars– 12595 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4545 Fri-Mon 10-5
M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071 Fri-Sun 11-5 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Gold Hill Winery – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Maley/Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Gold Hill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thu-Sun 10-5 or by appt
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun11-5 Jeff Runquist Wines – 10776 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6282 Fri-Sun 11-5
McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 Fri-Sun 11-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Michael~David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Daily 11-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Le Mulet Rouge – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108 Thu-Sun 12-5 Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Sat-Sun 11-5
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758 Daily 10-5 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Thu-Sun 11-5
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Wed-Sun 10-5 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Thu-Sun 12-5 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5 Scott Harvey – 79 Main St., Sutter Creek; 209 267-0122 Thu-Mon 11-5
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 12-4 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only Sierra Ridge Vnyd – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open by appointment only Sierra Ridge Vnyd – 14110 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Daily 11-6
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 Stone House Vineyard – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Thu-Sun 12-5
Stone Garden – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 728-1483 Fri-Sun 12-6 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
The Coliseum – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-6 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4
Twisted – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838O Open daily 11-6
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Viaggio Estate & Winery – 100 E. Taddei Rd., Lodi; 209 368-1378 Fri-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 or by appt
Vicarmont Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Terra D’Oro/Montevina – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Thu-Mon 12-5 Terre Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5 Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt CALAVERAS COUNTY
Albeno Munari Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
AMADOR COUNTY Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150 Open daily 11-5 Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5 Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5 Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5
Bantam Cellars – 10851 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6677 Open Daily 11-4 Chiarella Wines – 431 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8318 Fri- Sun, 12-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Mais Fica Winery – 3395 Kincade Dr, Placerville; 530-344-0725 Open by appointment
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6 Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
French Hill Winery – 4888 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5 ParaVi Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Picchetti Winery Tstg Rm – 3135 Harrison Avenue, South Lake Tahoe; 530 541-1500 Open daily 11-5
Laraine Winery– 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Shadow Ranch – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2785 Fri-Sun 11-5
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 7050 Fairplay Road, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Wed-Sun 11-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Sat-Sun 11-6
Renner Winery – Hwy 4 and Little John Road, Copperopolis; 209 785-3649 Thu & Sun 12 -5, Fri & Sat 12-6 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Toogood Estate Winery – 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Tanner Vineyards – 202 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8229 Sun-Thu 1-5, Fri& Sat 12-5:30 Ursa Vineyards – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-2646 Sat-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3210 Wed-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Vina Moda – 147 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1917 Sat 12-6 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Daily 11-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Thu-Sun 11-5
EL DORADO COUNTY
MERCED COUNTY
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, D2, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Barkley Homestead Winery– 8230 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6783 Sat-Sun 11-5
NEVADA COUNTY
Boa Vista Orchard/Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-5522 Open daily 9-5
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Boeger Winery – 2952 Carson Road, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 272-7000 Open daily 12-5
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Cantiga Wineworks – 5980 Meyers Lane, Somerset; 530 621-1696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat 11:30-6
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-6
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Sat-Sun 11-5
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat-Sun 12-5
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Sat-Sun 12-5 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun-Thu 12-5
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Thu-Sun 11-5 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Wed-Mon 12-5
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Sat 1-5 Mar-Dec or by appt
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Solune Winegrowers – 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5 Szabo Vineyards – Gold Fork Rd, Nevada City; 415 328-5611 By appt only
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5 Truckee River – 11555 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Wed-Mon 11-7
Gold Hill Winery – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment PLACER COUNTY
Granite Springs – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Sat-Sun 11-5 Baumbach Wines – Auburn; 530 305-0048 Sat-Sun 12-4
Iverson Vineyards – 8061 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7474 Thur-Mon 11-5 Cristaldi Vineyards – 4060 Ridge Dr, Auburn; 916 759-1291 Sat-Sun 12-5 by appt
High View Vineyards – 3720 HighView Dr, Placerville; 530 344-8488 By appointment Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5 Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Fri-Sun 10-5,Tue-Thu by appt
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5 Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 (most) Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5 For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Madrona Vineyards – 2560 High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com
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