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ON THE COVER

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Guglielmo Family Winery

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Holiday in Carneros, November 19-20

Judds Hill Hanukkah Hootenanny

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011 ISSUE 47 VOLUME 30 ON THE COVER Guglielmo Family Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 WINE COUNTRY NEWS Northern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18 WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-45 Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-61 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 TREASURE ISLAND TO LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Treasure Island Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-66 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . 64 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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intelligence for the Wine conSUMer by Len Napolitano

What is wine sediment?


Despite its negative appeal, sediment in wine is not just an indication of an old-vintage wine. This bitter tasting but harmless residue is the byproduct of a winemaking process, even in recent vintages, with little or no filtration, thus enabling a wines personality to more fully develop in the bottle. Sediment in red wine is created over time by the breakdown of pigments and tannin within the wine. As time matures the wine, small amounts of these two these phenolic compounds gradually settle at the bottom of the bottle. Phenolic compounds are antioxidants and are believed to be the reason for wines various health benefits. It is important to know that sediment is not an indication of a fault in the wine. It will not be harmful if consumed. Even white wines could leave a deposit of harmless crystals inside the bottle, which is simply an indication that the wine was previously exposed to very cold temperatures after it was bottled. These are called tartrate crystals and may also be found attached to the bottom of corks. Besides allowing a wine to breathe and open up in advance of drinking it, the process of decanting a wine will clear the wine of sediment when it is carefully poured into a separate vessel. When preparing to decant a wine that contains sediment, allow the bottle to stand undisturbed in advance for about 24 hours, if possible, to allow the microscopic solids to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Be mindful not to shake or vibrate the bottle before uncorking it. This will stir up the sediment and make decanting more difficult. When ready to decant, slowly pour the wine into a clean decanter vessel and closely observe the wine passing through the neck of the bottle. As soon as the wine inside the neck shows sediment, stop pouring. Some sommeliers place a lit candle under the neck to make it easier to see the wine the instant it changes clarity.

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.

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Quality Wines All Under $25 at Wine Garage, Calistoga


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

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NAPA VALLEY
ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com nov 19: Murder Mystery Dinner nov 24: thanksgiving lunch & Dinner Dec 12-14, 17-24: Santa express Dec 15: holiday Sing-Along with Andrew Moore Dec 31: new Years eve train ONGOING Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & Seminars An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 hours 11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. terrace tastings daily, $25 rSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com insignia Blending Wine Aroma challenge Single Vineyard cabernets freestone & Phelps Barrel seminar ONGOING Taste at Oxbow Wine and Chocolate Pairing napa, taste 5 chocolates with 5 wines, $20, 12-7pm Sunday thru thursday 12-9 pm friday and Saturday. reservations recommended. 707-265-9600. ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND Wine Component Tasting Seminar at Merryvale Vineyards St. helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com EVERY 4TH WEEKEND Wine & Food Pairing Seminar at Merryvale Vineyards 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. helena 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Barrel Tasting & Tours at Reata Barrel tasting: 11am, 2pm & by appointment, tours by appointment napa, 707-254-8673x119, www.reatawines.com ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Clos du Val napa, daily 10am-5pm, 800-993-9463, www.closduval.com classic tastings, $10: fee waived with purchase of a bottle wine. reserve tastings, $20: fee not waived with purchase of a bottle of wine. tours by appointment with 24 hour advance notice ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting at Monticello Vineyards napa, reserve Wine Seminar, corley family napa Valley $25 rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.corleyfamilynapaValley.com ONGOING V. Sattui Winery St. helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, 707-963-7774, www.vsattui.com classic tasting, daily, $5 Premium tasting, daily, $10 food & wine pairing, Mon-thu, $18 Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25 italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar 2 acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 ONGOING Rombauer Vineyards St. helena, 707 963-5170, www.rombauer.com friday-Sunday: open by advance appointment only Monday-thursday 10am-5pm tasting $10 Wine & cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines rutherford, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com traditional tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm Premier tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Private group tasting, $20, by appt cellar tour & tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-f by appt Vineyard View tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-f by appt Abacus tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt Wine train, $180 ONGOING Tours and Tastings at William Hill Estate Winery napa, 10am-5pm, by appt. 707-265-3024, www.williamhillestate.com taste the napa Valley, $12 taste the Silverado Bench, $20 estate exclusives, $25 intro to William hill estate tour and tasting, $25 the William hill estate experience tour and tasting, $40 ONGOING Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond Vineyards St. helena, 11am (by appt), $15, group tours available (by appt) 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery napa , 877-386-5070 x227, www.andrettiwinery.com individual tastings, $15 Private Winery tour & tasting, $20/person by appointment Vineyard tours, $20/person by appointment ONGOING Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm, $10 Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most fridays 2-4pm 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery napa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com Vino con Queso, Wine & cheese experience, $40 Daily guided tours Vines & Wines, A Vineyard tour, $40 ONGOING Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com regular tasting, $10 reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting at Castello di Amorosa calistoga, 707-967-6272, rSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 tasting only, $10-$25 Young adult tours, $15-$20 napa Valley neighbor Program Private ViP tours ONGOING Tastings & Seminars at St. Supry rutherford, www.stsupery.com, 800-231-6116 Wine & cheese Pairing Seminars, 11am, alternate Saturdays chocolate Pairing, 11am, alternate Saturdays cabernet library tasting, 11am, alternate Saturdays Wine 101 at St. Supry, 11am, Sundays ONGOING Wine Tasting Experiences at Benessere Vineyards St. helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt Personalized Wine flights, daily, $10 Vineyards Walking tour & tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 fudge Pairing experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 Barrel tasting, rSVP, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 Barrel tasting & current release, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Barrel tasting & Vertical, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 group tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre St. helena, culinary institute of America at greystone, 1:30-2:30pm, $20 With a sample of the recipe and their greystone wine 707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery for details, 888-rMonDAVi x2, www.robertmondavi.com the Signature tour & tasting the Wine tasting Basics the exclusive cellar tasting tasting Beyond the Basics the harvest of Joy tour & lunch ONGOING VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Bourassa Vineyards, napa, Mon-fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com Saddleblock Vineyard tasting, $75 library tasting, $75 Daily tasting room flights, estate/$10, Premier/$20 Public tours & tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Private tour and or tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Bacchus That Rascal clos Pegase, calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation history of Wine 707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500 SECOND SUNDAYS Second Sunday Supper Club AViA napa, napa, 5:30-7pm, $110 www.aviahotels.com, 707-224-3900

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Daily: Valley first tour Daily: grgich hills estate Winery tour fri-Sun: Domaine chandon Winery tour Sat: Valleys only evening Winery tour Mon-thu: Ambassador Winery tour nov 24: thanksgiving lunch & Dinner Dec 12-14, 17-24: Santa express Dec 15: holiday Sing-Along with Andrew Moore Dec 31: new Years eve train

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ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street, napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org nov 19: Patrizio nov 20: caf cabaret, Best of Broadway nov 22: tuesday night flick, Philadelphia Story Dec 2: garage Band 101, california rock Dec 6: Seldom Seen cinema, in a Better World Dec 7, 16: moira, smiley & Voco Dec 13: comedy Series, Dave Bureigh Dec 14: new century chamber orchestra Dec 16: Windham hill Winter Solstice Dec 17: VoenA, Drummer Boy ONGOING Live at the Lincoln Theater Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com Dec 1: clint Black Dec 3: Quincy Jones Presents Alfredo rodriguez trio featuring nikki Yanofsky Dec 4: compaia flamenca de Jos Porcel Dec 11: napa Valley Symphony Baroque for the holidays Dec 13: Quincy Jones Presents Alfredo rodriguez trio featuring richard Bona Dec 17-18: the nutcracker, national regional Dance company with the napa Valley Symphony ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com nov 25: Pinot & Potluck Party ONGOING di Rosa napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org ongoing through feb 18: looking at You looking at Me ONGOING Live at Uptown Theatre napa, 707-259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com nov 20: the Pixies Dec 10: the Wailers Dec 16: Brandi carlile ONGOING FRIDAYS Friday Night Pulse Tastings AcMe fine Wines, St.helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 ONGOING Friday Night Winemaker Events JV Wine & Spirits, napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com Dec 9: holiday Bubblepalooza! (champagne) ONGOING Tasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley napa town center, napa, 707-253-9450 www.napavintages.com, check website for times & prices ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 30 Abstract Visions, A Brett Weston Retrospective at Turnbull turnbull Wine cellars, oakville, A comprehensive exhibition celebrating his 100th birthday. www.turnbullWines.com, 707-963-5839x15 NOVEMBER 18-20 39th Annual Gifts n Tyme Holiday Faire chardonnay hall, napa Valley expo, napa 925-372-8961, fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm NOVEMBER 19 JANUARY 29 Dreams of Toyland napa Valley Museum, Yountville www.napavalleymusueum.org, 707-944-0500 NOVEMBER 24 Thanksgiving at toile Restaurant Domaine chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, $95 www.chandon.com, 707-944-2280 NOVEMBER 25 23rd Annual Festival of Lights carolers, carriage rides, food/ wine & more! Downtown Yountville, 2-6pm www.yountville.com, 707-944-0904

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DECEMBER 2 FEBRUARY 3 Calistogas Winter in the Wineries Visit 15 calistoga wineries in this passport program. $50 www.calistogaVisitors.com, 707-942-6333 DECEMBER 2-17 The Twelve Days of Christmas Meadowood napa Valley, St. helena www.meadowood.com, 800-458-8080 DECEMBER 3 Grgich Hills Wine Club Pick Up rutherford, 11am-3pm, www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784 DECEMBER 3 Holiday Winemaker Dinner in the Cask Room at Merryvale Vineyards St. helena, 7pm, $150, rSVP, 800-326-6069x429, www.merryvale.com DECEMBER 3 Calistogas Lighted Tractor Parade Downtown calistoga, 7pm, www.calistogaVisitors.com, 707-942-6333 DECEMBER 3 Napa B&B Holiday Tour & Taste Event Visit historic inns in napa! 3-7pm, www.napaholidaytour.com DECEMBER 3-4 Holiday Shopping Weekend Silverado Vineyards, napa, 10am-5pm www.silveradovineyards.com, 707-259-6617 DECEMBER 3-4 Rutherford Appellation Wineries Winter Passport Visit participating wineries for food & wine pairings! rutherford, 11am-4pm, www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com DECEMBER 4 6th Annual Hanukkah Hootenanny & Wine Club Pick Up Party at Judds Hill napa, 12-3pm, www.juddshill.com, 707-255-2332 DECEMBER 4 Pickup Party at St. Supry rutherford, Wine club event, www.stsupery.com, 866-612-2582 DECEMBER 10 Chateau Society Holiday Dinner at Domaine Carneros napa, 7:30-10pm, 800-716-2788, www.domainecarneros.com DECEMBER 10 Holiday Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party at Merryvale Vineyards St. helena, 1-4pm, $25, free/members 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com DECEMBER 10 2nd Annual Crab Feed & Release Party at Acacia Vineyard napa, 11:30am, $55/members, $75 www.acaciavineyard.com, 707-226-9991 DECEMBER 14 Holiday Celebration at Mumm Napa rutherford, 6-8pm, rSVP, www.mummnapa.com, 800-686-6272 DECEMBER 18 Holiday Tea at Domaine Carneros napa, 11am-12:30pm, 800-716-2788, www.domainecarneros.com ONGOING Reserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting at Viansa Sonoma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470, free/members, $45 ONGOING Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Thematic Wine Program honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity winetenders. the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 ONGOING Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com ONGOING Private Wine Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Pick of the Bunch five wines, 6-8 people, $20-$40pp by appointment, 707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com Scentiments test your Smell Memory White Wine lovers wines paired with Artisan cheeses King of reds wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates Matchmaker wine and food pairing PreVail tasting wines paired with Artisan charcuterie plate cabernet terroir tasting comparison wines from different elevations ONGOING Wine and Food Pairing at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35pp, by appointment 707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com ONGOING Free Guided Winery Tour at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointment 707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com ONGOING Group Private Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by appointment. $20 per person, 707-433-6700, www.ferrari-carano.com ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com ONGOING Food and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting $35, reservations recommended, 707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com cinq cpages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 cinq cpages component tasting, eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 Private ViP Wine tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour Box lunch Prgram with tour ONGOING Tours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis Winery Santa rosa, ten person minimum, call for more information & reservations 888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com Winery tour & tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 Vineyards tour & tasting, 1 hour, $20 Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 ONGOING Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 707-571-7500, www.kj.com ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing 707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining glen ellen, Barrel tasting & old Vine Pinot noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com ONGOING THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAY Unique Food & Wine Pairings at HKG Tasting Room glen ellen, 12-6pm, 707-938-7622, www.hopkilnwinery.com ONGOING Moondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines glen ellen, Paired with Wine country chocolates truffle tastes, $10 707-938-7550, www.moondancecellars.com ONGOING Live Music at Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma, 707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com nov 19: Jess Petty nov 26: Jonathan Poretz ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 707-431-4811, www.ryew.com ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Come Crush With Us at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines rSVP, 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Santa Rosa Original Farmers Market Santa rosa Veterans Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629 EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Sonoma Valley Farmers Market Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY The Art of Winemaking Workshop Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm 707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com ONGOING Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School 450 West Spain St, Sonoma, check website for schedule. 707-933-0450, www.ramekins.com ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org nov 20: American Philharmonic Show 2 nov 23: chris isaak nov 29: Max & ruby Dec 9: Posada navidea Dec 10-12: Santa rosa Symphony Set three Dec 13: David Archuleta Dec 15: rodney carrington

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ONGOING Live Music at Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma, 707-996-9779 www.ledsonhotel.com nov 19: Jess Petty nov 26: Jonathan Poretz ONGOING Private Tastings at Viansa www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470 italian Wine & cheese Pairing,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, $10/members, $25 reserve Wine & food Pairing, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment free/members, $45

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ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Center rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com nov 19: the led Zeppelin concert experience Dec 3: VoenA Dec 9-11: the nutcracker ONGOING Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com nov 18: the crux nov 19: 3rd Annual claypool Purple Pachyderm Pre-Bird Bonanza fancy nov 26: John Kimock nov 27: orgone Dec 1: PlM tour featuring gramatik & Michael Menert Dec 9: the Pulsators Dec 10: Dragon Smoke Dec 16: Winter funderland theme Party ONGOING THURSDAYS Winemaker Thursday Series at Big Bottom Market guerneville, 6-8pm, 707-604-7295, www.bigbottommarket.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Swirl, Sniff & Sip (aka Wine 101) Big 3 Wine Bar, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn & Spa, Sonoma 10-10:45am, www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000 ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 Ric Miller Photography Exhibit at Charles Creek Winery Sonoma, 11am-6pm, www.charlescreek.com, 707-935-3848 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER The Pies the Limit Port & pie tasting! 12-5pm, complimentary Sonoma Valley Portworks, Petaluma www.portworks.com, 707-769-5203 ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 11 Popd From the Panel charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa rosa, www.SchulzMuseum.org ONGOING THROUGH EARLY SPRING 2012 16th Annual Sculpture Exhibit FINALE at Paradise Ridge Winery the Sculpture grove can be seen until dusk, followed by a glass of wine on the winerys veranda, with its spectacular view of the sunset. 11am-5pm, daily www.prwinery.com, 707-528-Wine longboard Vineyards, healdsburg, 5-9pm www.longboardvineyards.com, 707-433-3473 NOVEMBER 18-19 3rd Annual Artisano Wine, Food & Art Vintners inn, Santa rosa Various events benefitting Slow food Sonoma county north, www.artisano.org NOVEMBER 19 Wine Education Series at Gloria Ferrer: Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese Combinations Locals & Spanish Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30 plus tax, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999 NOVEMBER 19 Rodney Strong Annual Holiday Craft Faire healdsburg, 10am-5pm, free www.rodneystrong.com, 707-431-1533 NOVEMBER 19 Hike & Taste in the Vineyards Kunde family estate, Kenwood, 10am, $30, www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501 NOVEMBER 19 Victorian Crafts Faire Vallejo home, Sonoma, 11am-4pm www.sonomaparks.org, 707-938-9559 NOVEMBER 19-20 Holiday in Carneros at Cline Cellars Sonoma, 10am-4pm, $40 www.carneroswineries.org, 800-909-4352 NOVEMBER 19-20 Holiday in Carneros at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Sonoma, 10am-4pm, $40, www.carneroswineries.org, 800-909-4352

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NOVEMBER 19-20 Stellar Cellar Sale Deloach Vineyards, Santa rosa, 11am-4pm www.deloachvineyards.com, 707-526-9111x118 NOVEMBER 19-27 Older Vintage Week at Christopher Creek Winery healdsburg, 11am-5pm, 707-433-2001, www.christophercreek.com NOVEMBER 20 B.R. Cohn Olive Curing Workshop with Don Landis glen ellen, 11am-1pm, $15/members, $20 www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064x124 NOVEMBER 21, 23 Vintage Film Series #3: Dr. Zhivago Sebastiani theatre, Sonoma, Mon 7pm, Wed 1pm www.sebastianitheatre.com, 707-996-2020 NOVEMBER 24 Toast to Turkey Dutton-goldfield Winery, Sebastopol www.duttongoldfield.com, 707-827-3600 NOVEMBER 25 Holiday Open House & Craft Boutique at Balletto Vineyards Santa rosa, 10am-5pm, www.ballettovineyards.com, 707-568-2455x111 NOVEMBER 25 The Day After Thanksgiving Party DaVero Winery, healdsburg, 11am-4pm www.davero.com, 707-431-8000x1 NOVEMBER 25-26 28th Annual Holiday Open House at St. Francis Winery Santa rosa, 11am-4pm, $40, www.heartofsonomavalley.com NOVEMBER 25-26 Alexander Valley Holiday Open House at Sausal Winery healdsburg, 11am-4pm, www.sausalwinery.com, 800-500-2285 NOVEMBER 25-26 28th Annual Holiday Open House heart of Sonoma Valley, 11am-4pm $40/advance for both days, $10/designated driver, Visit 22 participating wineries in Sonoma Valley! www.heartofsonomavalley.com NOVEMBER 25-26 Holiday Open House at Ledson Winery Kenwood, 11am-4:30pm, www.heartofsonomavalley.com, 866-794-9463 NOVEMBER 25-26 Alexander Valley Holiday Open House Alexander Valley Vineyards, healdsburg, 11am-4pm www.avvwine.com, 800-888-7209x113 NOVEMBER 25-27 & WEEKENDS THROUGH DECEMBER 18 Annual Sip, Savor & Shop at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7936 NOVEMBER 26 Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Open House at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, 10am-5pm, heart of Sonoma Valley Passport Weekend www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134 NOVEMBER 26 Holiday Open House Passalacqua Winery, healdsburg, 11am-5pm www.passalacquawinery.com, 707-433-5550 NOVEMBER 26 Annual Lighting of the Snowmen cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, 4pm, free www.cornerstonesonoma.com, 707-933-3010 NOVEMBER 26 Harvest Production Tour & Tasting Mauritson Wines, healdsburg, 10:30am, $50 www.mauritsonwines.com, 707-431-0804 NOVEMBER 26 Santas Riverboat Arrival Petaluma river turning Basin, Petaluma www.visitpetaluma.com NOVEMBER 26 Holiday Open House Windsor oaks Vineyards, Windsor, 11am-5pm www.windsoroaks.com, 707-433-3810, $10 NOVEMBER 26-27 Annual Bodega Christmas Crafts Fair Bodega fire Department, Bodega, 707-876-3477 www.windsoroaks.com, 707-433-3810, $10 NOVEMBER 27 Tree Lighting Ceremony healdsburg, Plaza Park, healdsburg, 3-5pm, 707-535-5680 DECEMBER 2-4 Laura Ingalls Christmas by Nicholson Ranch Players nicholson ranch Winery, Sonoma, 707-938-8822 www.nicholsonranch.com DECEMBER 2-5 Korbel Holiday Shopping Spree Weekend guerneville, 707-824-7000, www.korbel.com DECEMBER 3 Wine Club Holiday Party at Wilson Winery healdsburg, 6-8pm, 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com DECEMBER 3 Holiday-Palooza & Toy Drive gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma, 11am-4pm www.gunbun.com, 707-939-3006 DECEMBER 3 Lighted Boat Parade Petaluma river turning Basin, Petaluma, www.visitpetaluma.com DECEMBER 4 Community Milling Day Mcevoy ranch, Petaluma, 9am-12pm, www.Mcevoyranch.com DECEMBER 4 Annual Catalan Holiday Luncheon at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 11am-2pm, $70/includes private winery tour www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999 DECEMBER 4 Holiday Open House Mcevoy ranch, Petaluma, 11am-3:30pm, www.Mcevoyranch.com, free DECEMBER 8 Winemaker Dinner Series: Ruinart Sant restaurant, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn, Sonoma www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000 DECEMBER 9 25th Annual Summer-Fall Winemaker Dinner Series: Iron Horse Vineyards Join David Munksgard, Winemaker inn at the tides, Bodega Bay, $99 www.innatthetides.com, 800-541-7788 DECEMBER 10 Wine Club Pickup Party at Sausal Winery healdsburg, 10am-4pm, www.sausalwinery.com, 800-500-2285 DECEMBER 10 Rodney Strong Collectors Circle Holiday Open House healdsburg, 6-9pm, $50/members, $65/general www.rodneystrong.com, 707-431-1533 DECEMBER 10 Christmas at the Mission Mission San francisco de Solano, Sonoma www.sonomaparks.org, 707-938-9650 DECEMBER 10-11 Holiday Celebration Arrowood Vineyards, glen ellen, 11am-3pm www.arrowoodwinery.com, 707-938-2600 DECEMBER 11 Olive Curing Seminar at Cline Cellars Sonoma, 11am-1pm, free, rSVP recommended www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4043 DECEMBER 11 Second Sunday Holiday Cheer! freestone Vineyards, freestone, www.freestonevineyards.com, 707-874-1010

LAKE/MENDOCINO
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com ONGOING Skunk Train 866-457-5865, fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com Dec 3-4, 10-11, 17-23: christmas train ONGOING FRIDAYS Tuscan Village Music Art Series terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 NOVEMBER 19-20 9th Annual A Taste of Redwood Valley holiday Wine Sale & Artisan faire, 11am-5pm new release, music, food, art & wine discounts! Visit participating wineries in redwood Valley. www.atasteofredwoodvalley.com , 800-760-3739 NOVEMBER 19 DECEMBER 18 Victorian Christmas Fair & High Tea lakeport english inn, lakeport, 11am-5:30pm www.lakeportenglishinn.com, 707-263-4317 NOVEMBER 20 Clear Lake Performing Arts Fall Symphony Soper-reese community theatre, lakeport www.clearlakeperformingarts.org, 707-279-4336 NOVEMBER 25-26 Festival of Trees gualala Arts, gualala, 707-884-1138 NOVEMBER 25-27 52nd Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair Mendocino Art center, Mendocino www.MendocinoArtcener.org, 707-937-5818 NOVEMBER 25 JANUARY 7 (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) Mystery of the Christmas Star taylor observatory, Kelseyville www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121 NOVEMBER 26 9th Annual Dickens Christmas Market Downtown lakeport, 10am-7pm www.lakecochamber.com, 707-263-5092 NOVEMBER 26 DECEMBER 18 Victorian Christmas Fair lakeport english inn, lakeport www.lakeportenglishinn.com, 707-263-4317 DECEMBER 1-31 3rd Annual Wooden Toy Show Mendocino Art center, Mendocino www.mendocinofurniture.com, 10am-5pm DECEMBER 2 Christmas in the Country Main Street, Kelseyville, 5:30-8:30pm, free www.visitkelseyville.com, 707-279-8559 DECEMBER 2-3, 9-10 18th Annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant & Feast Middletown community United Methodist church, Middletown www.middletownmethodist.org, 707-987-3379 DECEMBER 3 Middletown Tree Lighting Ceremony Middletown central Park, Middletown, 5:30pm, 707-987-3373 DECEMBER 3 Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting Main Street, Upper lake, 6-8pm, free www.upperlakeca.org, 707-275-8170 DECEMBER 3 Musical Performance: The Sweet Adalines tallman hotel & Blue Wing, Upper lake www.tallmanhotel.com, 866-708-5253

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DECEMBER 3 Holiday Tree Lighting greenview restaurant, hidden Valley lake www.hvla.com, 707-987-3138, 5-8pm DECEMBER 11 Ceago Olive Harvest Celebration ceago Vinegarden, nice, $95 www.ceago.com, 707-274-1462

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ONGOING Tastings at Prima Walnut creek, www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780 fri: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members Sat: 3-5pm, $20, $10/members DECEMBER 3 Holiday Home Tour hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463

NOVEMBER 19-20 37th Annual Bordeaux by the Bay concannon Vineyard, livermore, 11am-4:30pm www.concannonvineyard.com, 800-258-9866 NOVEMBER 19-20 Holiday Wine Tasting fenestra Winery, livermore, 12-5pm, $10 www.fenestrawinery.com, 925-447-5246 NOVEMBER 25-27 Prelude to Christmas fenestra Winery, livermore, 12-5pm, $10 www.fenestrawinery.com, 925-447-5246 NOVEMBER 25-27 Fall Open House thomas coyne Winery, livermore, 12-5pm www.thomascoynewinery.com, 925-373-6541 NOVEMBER 25-27 Holiday Preview Wente Vineyards, livermore, 11am-4:30pm www.wentevineayrds.com, 925-456-2300 DECEMBER 3 Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration & Parafe Main Street, Pleasanton, 3:30-7:30pm www.pleasantondowntown.net, 925-931-5352 DECEMBER 3-4 Holidays in the Vineyards livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Visit participating livermore Valley wineries! Arts & craft vendors, holiday music, activities & much more! 12-5pm, www.lvwine.org, 925-447-9463 DECEMBER 3-4 Holiday in the Vineyards at McGrail Vineyards livermore, 12-5pm, Santa: 1-4pm on Sunday www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717 DECEMBER 3-4 Gingerbread House Building Workshop event center, Wente Vineyards, livermore, 11am-12:30pm www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2405

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ONGOING The Walt Disney Family Museum the Presidio of San francisco, San francisco, 415-345-6816 www.waltdisney.org ONGOING Seasons Swirl four Seasons hotel, San francisco, 5:30-7:30pm www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco, 415-633-3838 Dec 6: ZD Wines ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 The Mourners, Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy legion of honor, San francisco, www.famsf.org ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 22 Pissarros People legion of honor, San francisco, www.legionofhonor.org NOVEMBER 18 5th Annual Holiday Artisan Fair de Young Museum Store, San francisco www.famsf.org, 415-750-3642 NOVEMBER 19 PinotFest 2011 farallon, San francisco, 3-6pm, $100, www.farallonrestaurant.com DECEMBER 4 Toolbox Thirst Wine Release with J.T. Snow San francisco Yacht club, San francisco www.toolboxwineco.com, 707-252-tool

LIVERMORE
ONGOING Bankhead Theatre livermore Valley Performing Arts center, livermore 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org nov 19: the robert cray Band nov 30: David Benoit Dec 2: handels Messiah Dec 6: Don edwards Dec 10-11, 16-18: the nutcracker Dec 14: Stacey Kent Dec 19: A chanticleer christmas ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, livermore, 4pm Sat/Sun, $10, $5/wine club members rSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Wine & Cheese Pairing la rochelle Winery, livermore, 12-4:30pm www.lrWine.com, 925-243-6442 NOVEMBER 19 Quarterly Wine Club Release Party & Music in the Vines at McGrail Vineyards livermore, 12-4:30pm, $10/includes glass www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717 NOVEMBER 19 Magical Holiday Evening Downtown Pleasanton, 5-8pm www.pleasantondowntown.net, 925-484-2199

MARIN COUNTY
ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael 415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us nov 19: Warren Miller Ski film, like there is no tomorrow nov 28: Marin Speaker Series, David Axelrod

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NOVEMBER 23-27 Thanksbrewing Weekend half Moon Bay Brewing company, Princeton-by-the-Sea www.hmbbrewingco.com, 650-728-BreW

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ONGOING Tasting Room Tuesdays Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, the fairmont San Jose, San Jose Winery representative will pour & be available for vine talk. 5-7pm www.fairmont.com, www.scmwa.com, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463 ONGOING Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga, 408-961-5858, www.montalvoarts.org NOVEMBER 19 Passport Weekend Santa cruz Mountains Wineries Association, Visit participating wineries! 11am-5pm, $40, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463

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DECEMBER 10 December Release Party Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, 925-931-0744 DECEMBER 11 Artist Reception: Printmaking by Edmee Keele estate Winery tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305, 1-3pm DECEMBER 11- JANUARY 26 Printmaking by Edmee Keele estate Winery tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305 NOVEMBER 19-20 Fall Boutique fortino Winery, gilroy, 11am-5pm www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 NOVEMBER 24 Thanksgiving Buffet Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley, 12-3:30pm www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3550 NOVEMBER 25 17th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony cannery row, Monterey, 6pm, www.canneryrow.com NOVEMBER 26-27 Grand Opening Open House Weekend the holman ranch Vineyard & Winery, carmel Valley www.holmanranch.com, 831-659-2640 NOVEMBER 28 City Christmas Tree Lighting Pacific grove, 5:30-8:30pm, 831-373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org NOVEMBER 29-30 Christmas at the Inns Pacific grove, 6-9pm, 831-373-3304 www.pacificgrove.org DECEMBER 1 10th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Pacific grove, 6-9pm, 831-601-8424 www.pacificgrove.org DECEMBER 3 18th Annual Stillwells Fun in the Park caledonia Park, Pacific grove, 10am-4pm www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304 DECEMBER 4 Holiday Spectacular chateau Julien, carmel Valley, 2:30-:30pm www.chateaujulien.com, 831-624-2600, $40, $30/members DECEMBER 10 2011 Jingle Bell Run/Walk lovers Point Park, Pacific grove, 8-11am www.pacificgrove.org, 831-620-1699 DECEMBER 11 Surf City Wine University: Sparkling Wine with Barry Jackson equinox/Bartolo, Santa cruz, 12-2pm www.surfcityvintners.com, 831-818-1405

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ONGOING Sierra Railroad oakdale, 209-848-2100, www.sierrarailroad.com nov 24: thanksgiving Supper nov 25, 29, 30: christmas train Dec 2: friday night Dinner Dec 3, 10: Saturday night Dinner Dec 4: christmas Brunch ONGOING 30th Annual Vintners Holidays the Ahwahnee, Yosemite national Park www.YosemitePark.com/Vinters, 801-559-4903 nov 27-29: handley cellars, Dutton-goldfield Winery, Simi Winery & terre rouge & easton Wines nov 30 Dec 1: halleck Vineyard, Mount Veeder Winery, gianelli Vineyards & ravenswood Winery Dec 4-6: tablas creek Vineyard, huge Bear Wines, Beckstoffer Vineyards, failla Wines & turley Wine cellars Dec 7-8: ceja Vineyards, Karly Winery, tolosa Winery & chateau Montelena Winery

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ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com nov 20-21: Monterey Symphony, concert 2 Dec 2-3: Smuin Ballet holiday Program Dec 9-11: nutcracker Dec 16: Paula Poundstone ONGOING Live at Golden State Theatre Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com Dec1: Brandon heath & Britt nicole leaving eden tour ONGOING FRIDAYS Fromage Friday at Taste Morgan the crossroads carmel enjoy a special cheese sampling with your tasting of Morgan & lee family farm wines. 3-5pm www.morganwinery.com, 831-626-3700 ONGOING SUNDAYS Library Sunday at Taste Morgan the crossroads carmel An opportunity to taste some older vintages from Morgan Winerys cellar. 2-5pm, 831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com ONGOING Live Music at KRML Radio the eastwood Building, carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm 831-649-6690 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477 EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca ice cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases. www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827 EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines cepage Wine Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm 831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com EVERY WEDNESDAY Wine Down Wednesdays fortino Winery, gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 NOVEMBER 19 4th Annual Thank You Day at Taste Morgan 15% off wines, sample latest releases & delectable food! crossroads, carmel, 12-5pm www.morganwinery.com, 831-626-3700 NOVEMBER 19 31st Annual La Selva Beach Holiday Gift Faire la Selva Beach clubhouse, la Selva Beach 831-684-0214, 10am-4pm NOVEMBER 19 Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Pacific grove, 831-373-3304 NOVEMBER 19 Homecrafters Marketplace Sunset center, carmel, 9am-3pm www.ci-carmel.ca.us, 831-620-2020

SACRAMENTO VALLEY
ONGOING Sacramento River Train 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com nov 24: thanksgiving Supper nov 26: christmas train Dec 3, 10: Sunset Dinner with live Music & evening Dinner with Dancing Dec 4, 11, 17-23: christmas train ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts U.c. Davis, 866-754-ArtS, www.mondaviarts.org Dec 7-10: tia fuller Quartet Dec 8-9: Mariachi Sol de Mxico de Jse hernandez Dec 11-12: lara Downes family concert Dec 15: Blind Boys of Alabama christmas Show Dec 18: American Bach Soloists

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ONGOING SATURDAYS $5 Wines by the Glass Winterhawk Winery, fairfield Wine & complimentary pizza 1-6pm live music 2-5pm, www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977 NOVEMBER 18 Wine & FoodA Love Story the clubhouse at rancho Solano, fairfield, Suisun Valley grape growers Association. 6-10pm, $35/adv, www.woodenvalley.com, 707-864-0730 DECEMBER 3 Cooking with Liz Show & Dinner Vezer family Vineyard, Suisun Valley www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-Vine

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ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Bargetto Winery, Soquel, enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com NOVEMBER 25-27 Holiday Gift Fair clos lachance Winery, San Martin www.clos.com, 800-487-9463 NOVEMBER 25-27, DECEMBER 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Holiday Tree Walk roaring camp railroad, felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484 NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 3-4, 10-12, 17-23 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train roaring camp railroad, felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484 DECEMBER 3 Chocolates & Desserts Demonstration Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley, 1-3pm www.bernardus.com, 888-648-9463, $85 DECEMBER 3-4 Art in the Historic Cellars Bargetto Winery, Soquel www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258 DECEMBER 9 15th Annual Truffle Dinner Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley www.bernardus.com, 888-648-9463

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Celebrate Holiday in Carneros


by Charles Neave
It is that time of year again in wine country: time to celebrate the holiday season, to visit some of your favorite wineries in Los Carneros and perhaps stock up on wine for the holidays, both for your own dinners, brunches and festivities and also to put in gift bags and packages for family, for friends, for co-workers and just for no reason at all. The Carneros region itself is reason enough to visit, holiday or not. You never need an excuse to plan a trip here, but if the occasion presents itself, then why not do it? Located at the southern end of both Sonoma and Napa counties, it has a rich and varied heritage, in both agriculture in general and, in the last century, in winemaking in particular. Especially in the last half-century or so when, row-after-row of CLINE CELLARS carefully tended vines began to rapidly outnumber the thousands of sheep and goats that used to dot the expanses of pasture land (the names as the relatively new Anaba Wines, and the venerable Cline word carneros means ram in Spanish) where wineries, and later Cellars. Across the street and under the same owners as Cline is Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, which in a few short years has made quite a tasting rooms, began to appear. This is a special region in many ways, both because of soil types, name for itself. Then there are Meadowcroft Wines where for the weekend theyre bringing in spicy Cajun the vistas that stretch for miles, its topography sausage from Louisiana for Mardi Gras of hills, valleys, pasture land and more. Pasta, and the well-established Schug Perhaps most dramatic of them all is the Carneros Estate set a mile or so back from unique climate. Nestled up to the San Pablo the road amidst acres of vineyards and Bay (which empties into the San Francisco Bay rolling hills. and finally under the Golden Gate into the By spending a day or two with Holiday Pacific), for much of the year it gets the cool in Carneros you can see these wineries and morning fog, then bright sun and warm days, more, while also enjoying not just the wines perfect for raising many premium and essenof the region, but also food, food and wine tial varietals, particularly Chardonnay and pairings, special tastings, art and music. As Pinot Noir. These are two essential ingredients a group they are the first to say that they are in constructing fine sparkling wine, so it is no proud to bring together so many illustrious surprise that an iconic winery such as the wineries from the Carneros region for visipopular Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards have SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE tors and wine enthusiasts alike to be enterfound a productive home here. Of course that is but one of the stellar collection of wineries you tained and enlightened through exceptional wines. Some of the other wines to be found in this area include labels such will find in this small but exciting corner of Northern Californias famous wine country. Dotting the landscape are such well-known as Bonneau Wines, Adastra and Ceja Vineyards where Orquesta Borinquen, a fiery salsa band, is sure to keep the fiesta hot in November! Then add to that Homewood Winery, Enkidu Wine and the Larson Family Winery, and finish up with McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery, Talisman Wines, the whimsically but accurately named Tin Barn Vineyards, Keating Wines at Cornerstone Sonoma and Ty Caton Vineyards. Plus Parmelee-Hill Wines & Vineyards and Robledo Family Winery. All in all, it is quite a lot to choose from over the two days of Holiday in Carneros. Another thing to remember is that the regions location, less than an hour from San Francisco, puts it amidst an eclectic, sometimes amusing, but always interesting shops and galleries and whimsical boutiques. And in recent years the number of both casual and destiGLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARDS nation restaurants has rapidly increased, as have lodging options

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should you decide to make a weekend of it. One hint: when you stop into the tasting rooms, ask a bit about the region, about what in 2011 could best be described as an interesting crush. If the winemaker is there ask about the potential of the 2011 vintage (very good to excellent by many early estimates) and what his or her favorite varietals are. Talk to the tasting room folks about their favorite spots in the area and things to do and see, and strike up conversations with your fellow visitors. It all makes for an even richer and memorable experience in Los Carneros, particularly now, at holiday time. Holiday in Carneros will be held this weeekend, on Saturday November 19 and Sunday, November 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $45 per person, $10 for designated drivers. Proceeds from Holiday in Carneros help to fund scholarships at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College. For more information, go to www.carneroswineries.org or call toll free 1-800-909-4352.

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Bennett Lane Winery Offers a Feast for the Senses this Thanksgiving
Located just north of downtown Calistoga, family-owned Bennett Lane Winerys friendly and casual tasting room is one wine country destination worth the drive north. The winery caters to all of the senses, offering guests one of the premier tasting experiences in the valley, and offers the perfect slice of fall as harvest at the winery comes to a close. Bennett Lanes tasting room has become known as the friendliest tasting room in the valley and this fall they are proud to share their new tasting room with their guests. Only eight years old, Bennett Lane has quickly become one of the top vintners in the valley and has upgraded their tasting room to match the amazing accolades that the wines have received in their first few years. It is fast becoming the must see destination for wine lovers visiting Californias newest AVA. Well known for being one of the friendliest and most welcoming wineries in the valley, Bennett Lane now adds being one of the most scenic and modern. In addition to the new elegantly appointed tasting bar, they are premiering their new custom ipad application for their guests to use for an interactive tasting experience. Guests can not only read the latest reviews and tasting notes but find interesting food pairing recipes, share their favorite new wines on Facebook and email their personal wine notes home, all while tasting a glass of Napas finest. Owner Randy Lynch notes; As a small winery we strive to not only make the best hand crafted wines available, but also one of the most educational and enjoyable tasting experiences around for guests coming to visit one of the premier wine growing regions in the world. The winery has more than just a new and updated tasting room to celebrate this year. The most sought after wine at Bennett Lane, the Reserve Cabernet has garnered critical acclaim for every vintage of release. The Maximus feasting wine blends are the perfect for the top feast of the year: Thanksgiving. The red feasting wine blend has had wine lovers flocking to Bennett Lanes tasting room since its inception. The current release 2006 Maximus Red Feasting Wine is being hailed as the best deal in the valley. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this wine will please all of your guests this holiday season. According to Bennett Lane owner Randy Lynch, Our goal at Bennett Lane is to make wines of outstanding quality year after year, he says. We make every effort to use only the finest fruit and bring it to fruition in the bottle through meticulous winemaking. In addition to the red blend, they also produce White Maximus, a Sauvignon Blanc blend with a touch of Chardonnay and Muscat. This aromatic white is the perfect partner to all of your holiday meals. Bennett Lane Winery is located at 3340 Highway 128, approximately two miles north of Calistoga, and is open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for tastings and tours. For more information visit the Bennett Lane website at www.bennettlane.com or call (707) 942-6684.

In addition to the fabulous upgrades to the winery, they have received an incredible twelve 90 plus Point scores this year alone from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Robert Parker. Whether it the first visit or the first in a while, this is the perfect time to journey to the top of the Napa Valley and experience a tasting at Bennett Lane Winery. This fall, there are two incredible tasting options sure to please everyone from the wine beginner to the true Cabernet collector. Their flagship $15 flight buys guests tastes of four of Bennett Lanes wines, the Chardonnay, the Maximus Red Feasting Wine blend, the Merlot and the Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition they are offering their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon flight for $25 person. This vertical tasting flight includes a sample of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Guglielmo Winery
From Our Vineyards to Your Table
Visitors are surprised because they discover a wine area that, although the oldest, is not always the one people think about.
GARY GUGLIELMO, GENERAL MANAGER

by Laura Ness
Just minutes from the Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara wine region still looks and feels much as it did a century ago. Here, the wine tasting experience at the 30 wineries, some very small, is laid back, casual and welcoming. The weather here is temperate and Mediterranean, offering a friendlier climate for grape ripening than many other regions. Guglielmo Winery, founded in 1925, is the oldest continually operating and family-owned winery in the area. Three brothers oversee the bustling operation, which custom crushes for clients, as well as for the winerys own labels. George Guglielmo oversees winemaking operations, while Gene works with the many retail shops and restaurants that have carried the wines for decades and Gary handles the business operations as General Manager. The beautiful old word piazza beckons guests for picnics and outings, while the Villa Emile Event Center hosts an increasing number of family events, stylish weddings and corporate affairs. Tasting here is relaxed and the friendly staff pours something for everyone, from old-world-style blends to top-of-the-line Private Reserve wines that continue to garner awards from renowned competitions and publications. Now is the perfect time to relax by splashing fountains, enjoying a bottle of award-winning Guglielmo wine as you watch hawks soar over splendidly colored autumnal vineyards. Theres always a sense of excitement and discovery at Guglielmo: winemakers George Guglielmo and Alan Dewitt constantly set the bar higher with each vintage. The 2008 Charbono (new release) is a stunning example of what this region can muster: complex, earthy, spicefilled and food-friendly. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table! The timehonored estate Petite Sirah and Zinfandel are standards of measure for classically made wines in the traditional style: modest oak, restrained alcohol levels, affordably priced. With the holidays upon us, Guglielmo invites you to shop their 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Faire, an unmatched collection of local and imported foods, home goods, fashion accessories, sumptuous gift baskets and dcor galore, held November 28 through December 30. Guglielmo is located at 1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill and is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call (408) 7792145 or visit the website at www.guglielmowinery.com. Experience the time-honored tradition of true family hospitality.

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Dont Miss the Judds Hill Hanukkah Hootenanny!


by Ronda Giangreco
What do latkes, surfing tunes and jelly donuts have in common? Not even the all-informative internet will give you the answer to this one! To discover the scrumptiousness of traditional Jewish potato pancakes, the groovin sounds of the beach and gooey confections all in one place, you have to take a drive to the hippest, most jocular winery in the Napa Valley. The Sixth Annual Hanukkah Hootenanny takes place at the Judds Hill Winery, located just a mile north of the town of Napa on the Silverado Trail on December 4th from noon to three. The friendly folks at Judds Hill will be pouring their fabulous current vintages, as well as some of their coveted library wines to accompany an extravagant display of beef brisket and latkes with all the trimmings. Guests will feast on this traditional Jewish Hanukkah fare at the winerys famous Latke Bar. The time-honored custom of consuming copious amounts of finger-licking good jelly donuts will also be a highlight of the event, a benefit for the Childrens Health initiative of Napa County. Guests can rock out to the swinging tunes of the surf, provided by Meshugga Beach Party, a Jewish instrumental surfrock band. What the heck is a Jewish surf-rock band, you might ask? In a high-energy display of shtick, Meshugga Beach Party offers up favorite Jewish melodies performed in a retro-cool surf music style. Dressed in black coats and long black beards, the guys and gal perform synchronized dance moves, deliver the dead joke scrolls groaner lines in the finest tradition of the Catskills and generally get the crowd up on their feet and swaying. The band features guitars, organ, bass and drums and the occasional holler for Bunnie and Judd good measure. You may have caught the bands act at Bay Area Jewish heritage festivals, the famous Bay to Breakers, and hipster havens like Lebowski Fest, Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge and the Hubba Hubba Burlesque Revue. If not, this is your chance at some serious Hava Nagila shenanigans. To get an idea of the hilarity that awaits you, check out their uproarious clip on YouTube. Be sure and make your reservations early, as this event is always a sell-out. Judds Hill Wine Club members are free, while non-members ticket prices are $40. Obviously, if the outstanding wines werent enough alone, this is a great reason to join their club. To ensure your place at the Latke Bar, call the winery at (707) 2552332 today. Or, visit their website at www.juddshill.com.

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Holiday Gift Giving at Joseph Phelps


by Alexandra Charsley
The holidays are right around the corner and at Joseph Phelps, they have put together three outstanding wine combinations that will surely impress your friends and family. This year, if you want to send something from Napa Valley or just some award-winning wine, look past all the usual kitschy items and head to Joseph Phelps for some wonderful wine sets. The wines featured in each set have all scored 90+ points from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator. The first holiday set being offered is one bottle each of Joseph Phelps 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley and 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley for $88. The 2008 Cabernet reveals aromas of plum and blackberry intertwined with graphite, forest floor, dark chocolate and curry notes. The fruit and spice carry through on the palate adding to the multilayered texture of this wine. Supple, integrated and age-worthy tannins create a long, lush finish. The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc is 100% estate grown in St. Helena. It has a rich, round mouth-feel and subtle oak influence while preserving the inherent balanced acidity and elegance in the finished wine. The second holiday set features one bottle each of 2008 Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley and 2008 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley for $450. The Insignia, their flagship wine, is recognized as one of the worlds great wines and has been collected and enjoyed for years. This wine boasts aromatic layers of dark roasted coffee and graphite. The seductive mouth-feel has excellent length, intensely ripe black fruit, minerality and creaminess that tie together seamlessly on the palate. The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard has beautiful aromatics of dried flowers, cassis, blueberry, black cherry and licorice. Flawless texture, minerality and concentrated flavors create a balanced and intense long finish. Their last gift set comes from their Sonoma Coast sibling winery, Freestone Vineyards, and includes one bottle each 2008 Freestone Pinot Noir and 2009 Freestone Chardonnay for $110. The 2008 Freestone Pinot Noir boasts deep and enticing aromas of spice cabinet, black tea, dried violets, pomegranate liqueur, balsamic reduction and cedar box. The 2009 Freestone Chardonnay has great concentration, weight and intensity with vibrant, focused flavors of honeysuckle, quince, orange blossom and a touch of apple skins to tempt the palate. This wine is full-bodied, has great length and possesses a tangy, citrus finish with tremendous precision and minerality. Starting this month, all gift sets will be available for purchase by calling their excellent Customer Service department at 1-800-707-5789 and will be offered at the Joseph Phelps Vineyards Guest Center in St. Helena. The Joseph Phelps sets will be available for purchase online at www.josephphelps.com. The Freestone vineyards wine set will be available for purchase at the Freestone Vineyards Guest Center and online at www.freestonevineyards.com

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Artisano Benefit Weekend Features Winemaker Dinner, Grand Tasting & Harvest Dinner
Vintners Inn and John Ash & Co. will host this years Artisano event on November 18 and 19, providing a larger, more distinct venue than in prior years. The new location allows for an expanded, more diverse two-day program which includes a winemaker dinner; chef demonstrations; art exhibits and sales; tastings of fine wines and beers; restaurant and food purveyor samples; live music, silent auction and raffle; and, a closing harvest dinner. On Friday evening, November 18, Artisano kicks off with a limited seating Winemaker Dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Executive Chef Tom Schmidt of John Ash & Co. is creating a five-course seasonal menu each course will be paired with one of the fine wines presented by Lazy Creek Vineyards, Munselle Vineyards, Foursight, Montemaggiore and Garden Creek. The five host winemakers will be on hand to socialize and dine with the dinner guests, as they celebrate late harvest and toast Luther Burbank. Visit the website for the complete dinner menu and wine pairings www.artisano.org. The following day, Saturday, November 19, the Grand Tasting will begin at 11 a.m. A highlight of the Tasting will be the chef demonstrations, this year featuring John Toulze, executive chef of the girl & the fig and ESTATE restaurants in Sonoma; Brian Anderson, executive chef of Bistro 29 in Santa Rosa; and, Shelly Kaldunski, local pastry chef and author of three delightful cookbooks Cupcakes, The Art of the Cookie and Ice Pops. Ziggy the Wine Gal, of KRSH-FM Radio will emcee the Gala festivities, while guests mingle, sip, swirl, nosh and art gaze to the up tempo tunes of The Susan Comstock Swingtet. A silent auction and raffle will round out the afternoon of wine country relaxation. The culmination of the weekend is the Harvest Dinner on Saturday night, beginning at 5 p.m. at John Ash & Co. Limited to 75 guests, Chef Tom Schmidt will again produce a fantastic and relaxed family-style meal paired with wines from Artisanos Grand Tasting participants. The main course will feature Smoked Gleason Ranch Pork Loin and Roasted Liberty Duck Breast. Visit the website for the full menu, www.artisano.org. Proceeds from Artisano benefit Slow Food Sonoma County, North, a chapter of Slow Food International. Slow Food is a nonprofit organization that engages the local community in supporting and promoting local, sustainable food and food traditions, and advocates for good, clean and fair food for all people. Artisano Grand Tasting ticket price is $65 per person in advance or $75 day of, including a souvenir wine glass. The Winemaker Dinner is $150 per person and is limited to 35 guests, and the Harvest Dinner is $75 per person, limited to 75 guests. A package ticket for the Grand Tasting and Harvest Dinner only is $120. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Bring Home an Authentic Piece of the Wine Country


Over the past 30 years, the Sonoma wine country region has transformed from apples to grapes. Along with the agricultural changes came the addition of boutique wineries and an influx of wine lovers looking to the Mecca of world-class wines for a distinctive pairing of food and spirit. For many travelers to wine country there is little beyond the favorite bottle of wine to take back home, until callahanARTco began offering unique home dcor items made from authentic wine barrels that once flavored a favorite wine. Fred Callahan has been an avid maker of jewelry and larger craft projects for most of his life. He began selling jewelry and precious stones while attending college in Sacramento, California. After a career in the auto business he turned his artisan abilities to woodwork and specifically wine barrel related woodwork. After posting a few projects on a popular craft-related website, he found the demand he wasnt expecting. People wanted to bring a touch of wine country into their homes. He started with several designs for wine barrel stave candelabras and wall sconces. Today, he manufactures multiple varieties of his first works and many more, including easels for artwork, lazy susans complete with branding stamps for the vintage of the barrels former contents and serving trays decorated with either brass or steel handles depicting a winery related theme. The demand for products hastened opening a retail showroom and adjacent workshop to facilitate production. The workshop offers piles of barrel staves, top and bottom rounds and all the woodworking tools needed to create quality home dcor. Visitors to the showroom are thrilled to see the work being performed on these one-ofa-kind handmade pieces. The retail showroom offers a glimpse of the artistry available in the region. callahanARTco provides space for other artists to show their work, ranging from jewelry to abstract paintings and decoupage art by noted artist Taunee Callahan and others. The showroom is open by appointment and on days when other artists within the building complex open their shops to the public. Many of the areas local wineries have become customers of callahanARTco and offer items for sale in their tasting rooms. Callahan has been a featured participant in several wine related fairs and is currently looking for opportunities to provide his work to outlets beyond the Sonoma Wine Country. For additional information on where to find callahanARTco products, or to learn about distribution opportunities, contact callahanARTco sales manager Dave Marzan at (707) 328-1434, or go to the company website at www.callahanARTco.com.

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The Kenwood Inn and Spa was Recently Named One of the Top 5 Small Resorts U.S. Mainland for the 4th Consecutive Year
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For the fourth consecutive year, the readers of Cond Nast Traveler have bestowed the Kenwood Inn and Spa with honors in the magazines 24th Annual Readers Choice Awards in its Top Small Resorts Mainland U.S. category. The awards are derived from the Cond Nast Traveler Readers Choice Survey, the largest independent poll of consumer preferences. The Kenwood Inn and Spa received an overall score of 92.7 and a perfect 100 point score for Service, landing them in the top five of the prestigious list of the Top 30 Small Resorts in the U.S.A. We are thrilled to receive this recognition from readers of Cond Nast Traveler magazine for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Top Small Resorts in the U.S., said David Di Loreto, CEO for Vero Westside/Kenwood Holdings. Its obvious that these properties represent the best in their categories, Di Loreto continues, and the scores between them being so close illustrates the high caliber of all. The team at Kenwood Inn and Spa work very hard every day to deliver excellence and provide our guests with a truly unique and memorable experience. It is so great to see our guests enthusiastically acknowledge their Kenwood experience and the efforts of the team as testament to the dedication, professionalism and passion for the property. Discreetly tucked away in Sonoma Countys Valley of the Moon, the Kenwood Inn and Spa is an intimate retreat hailed by wine country aficionados as the ultimate getaway. The two and a half acre grounds of the Inn are literally alive with oak groves, walnut and fruit trees. The Mediterranean-style villa has three lush courtyards each with an exquisite saline swimming pool, fountains, a serene pond, meticulously landscaped flora and abundant ivy cascading up, down and around the Inn. Private entrances lead into each of the secluded twenty-nine rooms and suites designed with guest privacy in mind. In-room indulgences include: fireplaces, featherbeds, Rivolta Carmignani Italian linens for both bed and bath and plush cotton bathrobes. Kenwoods full-service spa highlights all natural and results oriented products and therapies, along with treatments that utilize vinotherapy, the healing power of grapes. The restaurant at the Kenwood Inn and Spa, available only to in-house guests, stocks the kitchen with inseason produce, fresh, local Sonoma Valley ingredients and estate grown fruit to create their notable Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The Kenwood Inn and Spa is located at 10400 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood. The telephone number is 1-800-353-6966 and the website is located at www.kenwoodinn.com.

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VINTNERS INN forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios; surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com CALDERWOOD INN An historic Victorian inn in the heart of healdsburg 25 W. Grant Street, Healdsburg innkeeper@calderwoodinn.com

the perfect napa wine tasting experience. Valley or forest views from each room, lavish breakfast and afternoon wine tasting, large indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, in-room massage and facials available. 1-800-238-7465

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BRANNAN COTTAGE INN Six spacious, comfortable rooms with garden views, private entrances, private baths, queen-size beds and a refrigerator. two mini-suites have sitting rooms with televisions as well. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure comfort during summertime visits. Down comforters and fireplaces for cozy and romantic evenings. 109 Wapoo St, Calistoga brannancottageinn@sbcglobal.net www.brannoncottageinn.com (707) 942-4200

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LEDSON HOTEL luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies. Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com

CANDLELIGHT INN Private baths; tV/phone and Ac; two-person marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors doeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool 1045 Easum Drive, Napa 1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.com

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INN AT THE TIDES Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available; continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com

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LONE OAK LODGE Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com

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John Ash & Co. Restaurant Expands Lunch Service Through December
Due to overwhelming popularity, John Ash & Co. restaurant is extending lunch service through December 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The harvest lunch menu features fresh, seasonal, wine country cuisine made with ingredients from John Ash & Co.s very own gardens as well as ingredients from local and regional artisan purveyors. Guests may choose from delicious starters and salads such as Seared Hawaiian Ahi Salad with Soy Ginger Dressing, Pea Shoots and Wasabi Peas; the restaurants popular Crispy Fried Calamari with Asian Slaw, Peanuts and Thai Basil Dipping Sauce; Hog Island Oysters on the Half Shell; Artisan Charcuterie Board; or PEI Mussels with Chorizo, Pimentos, Tomatoes, Leeks, Garlic and Toasted Ciabatta. Delicious entrees include Gratinee Asparagus with Prosciutto de San Danielle, Parmesan and Arugula; Salmon Cake Sliders with Arugula and Smoked Paprika Aioli; Pizza of the Week; Duck Confit Salad with Walnuts and Apple-Walnut Vinaigrette; Grilled Marinated Flat Iron Steak with Sauted Spinach, Cheese and Herb Polenta and Chimichurri Sauce; Grilled BN Ranch Grass Fed Beef Burger on Costeauxs Sour Dough Bun; or House Cured Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich with Gruyere Cheese and Sauerkraut on Rye Bread, to name a few. If youre looking for a quick business lunch, John Ash & Co.s three-course executive lunches will get you back to the office in a flash. Enjoy seasonal specials from the Earth, From the Sea or From the Range that include soup, salad and entre. John Ash & Co is located at Vintners Inn, 4330 Barnes Road, just west of Highway 101 off the River Road exit. John Ash & Co. is open for happy hour and dinner, Friday through Sunday, 3 to 11 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Please call (707) 527-7687 for more information, or visit www.vintnersinn.com.

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Rutherford Appellation Passport Weekend, Dec. 3-4


Visitors Invited to Enjoy a Weekend of Hearty Fare with 18 Award-Winning Rutherford Wineries
within the Rutherford Appellation. Each winter, Passport holders are offered barrel tastings, providing the opportunity to purchase future The Rutherford Appellation Wineries invite the public to take a releases and try samples of what is yet to come. The event highlights and celebrates the wineries of Rutherford, in wine tasting journey through Napa Valleys famed Rutherford region during their semi-annual Winter Passport Weekend on Saturday, the historic heart of Napa Valley. Each winery will feature its own December 3 and Sunday, December 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pass- unique wine and food pairing experience aimed to teach visitors about port holders can experience the wineries of the Rutherford appellation Rutherford varietals, Napa Valley terroir and how the wines pair with with hearty winter foods paired with the amazing wines produced different, select food dishes. Eighteen wineries are slated to host guests for this special two-day event, including many that are not normally open for public tastings. Certain wineries will also be offering special wine discounts to Passport holders. Participating wineries are Alpha Omega Winery, Beaulieu Vineyards, Chaix*, Elizabeth Spencer, Franciscan, Honig, J. Moss*, Lieff*, Meander*, Mumm Napa Valley, Pedemonte*, Peju Winery, Pia Napa Valley, Raymond, Sawyer Cellars, St. Supery, Tres Sabores and Vice Versa Wines. (Wineries marked with an asterisk will be pouring at Rutherford Grange.) Weekend passports are available for $75 per person for the weekend, or $60 for Sunday only. A limited number of passports are available to purchase online at www.rutherford-appellationDominari wineries.com and will be available for pick-up on December 3rd and 4th, 2011 in Rutherford Proceeds from the winter Passport Weekend will be donated to a local Napa Valley Vinoce and charity. Since its inception, the Twenty Rows Robert Craig Rutherford Appellation Wineries Tallulah Wines has donated more than $40,000 to local charities from Passport Weekend ticket sales, including the Rutherford Grange, Napa Crime Stoppers, the Rutherford Stonehedge Winery 1313 Main River Restoration project, Queen Uva Trattoria of the Valley Community Italiana NAPA VALLEY Vintners Outreach Service and the WINE TRAIN Collective Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department. COLES CHOP HOUSE Wineries of To learn more about the Napa Valley Napa Valley Opera House Gustavo Thrace/ Rutherford Appellation Wineries Toolbox John Oxbow Public Market Mason Back Room Wines Anthony Ca Momi Enoteca Ceja visit www.rutherford-appellationTASTE AT OXBOW wineries.com. Bounty Hunter Uncorked Olabisi/Trahan Rare Wine Co. MAHONEY VINEYARDS/ at Oxbow Rutherford Appellation WATERSTONE X Winery Wineries was established as the direct-to-consumer marketing DOWNTOWN Uptown arm of the Rutherford Dust Theatre Society (www.rutherforddust.org) to educate the public about the significance of the Rutherford CELADON appellation as Napa Valleys preNapa General Store eminent grape growing area.
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Brassica Features Innovative and Multifaceted Wine Program


Cindy Pawlcyn and managing partner Sean Knight have launched Brassica Mediterranean Kitchen & Wine Bar to a tremendous reception, and Napa Valley is buzzing about its exceptional wine program. With a wine-friendly and guest-focused style, the new restaurant offers several exciting firsts that are likely to create a new benchmark for wine country dining. Over one year in the making and conceived by Sean Knight and General Manager Jennifer Ingellis, Brassicas trailblazing wine program offers five key points of difference to diners the largest by-the-glass selection in Napa Valley, the Brassica 12, Saturday Vintner Splash, a unique tap system and a retail program. These are intended to pair with the restaurants accessible range of small and large plates that can be enjoyed as a bite or a full meal creating a personal grazing experience. Brassicas menu supports the modern trend of value, and health-focused dining. Staff training is key in helping diners hone in on new and favorite wine regions and understanding food and wine synergies. Knight says abundant wine offerings are one way of giving customers more wine education, as they dont have to commit to the bottle. In addition to the by-the-glass offerings, Brassica also features an extensive bottle list with over 400 wines which are available to purchase with dinner and also at retail to-go. Nearly 70% of the entire wine list is from California. The program offers guests an interactive pairing experience with a variety of wines. It is also an opportunity, according to Knight, for guests to experience some of the Mediterraneans seminal flavors. Wine Director Jennifer Ingellis notes that she is excited to introduce guests to varietals they havent seen before and offer flavors that arent very often featured in the Valley.

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Another exciting and interactive component of Brassicas wine program is the Saturday Vintner Splash. This program invites winemakers and vintners to visit the restaurant and offer a small complimentary sample splash of their wine to diners. This enables diners to try new wines, while interacting with the winemakers themselves. Featured vintners have included Ric Forman and Cheryl Emmolo of Rossi-Wallace, Fritz and Caren Hatton of Arietta, Sean Larkin of Larkin, and Stacey and Bob Bressler of Bressler Vineyards. A different vintner visits every Saturday night and this program will likely be extended to Fridays, in the near future. Brassica Mediterranean Kitchen & Wine Bar is located at 641 Main Street, St. Helena. For more information, call (707) 963- 0700.

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Tasting Room of the Week:

William Hill Estate Winery


by Alexandra Charsley
Sitting between the Atlas Peak Mountains and the Napa Valley floor, in a pocket called the Silverado Bench, sits William Hill Estate Winery. In 1978, William Hill saw the great potential of the Silverado Bench and developed his winery. A confluence of characteristics makes this 140-acre estate an ideal vineyard. The vineyard is set on a benchland off the valley floor, but the volcanic soil along with the size and vigor of the vines means William Hill is more like a mountaintop vineyard. These elements translate to elegant Chardonnay and expressive world-class Bordeaux varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec varietals are bottled individually, and are also blended into a rich, distinctive Estate Meritage. Winemaker Ralf Holdenried is making modern wines that speak to this unique terroir. This contemporary destination winery has something for everyone. Their tasting room, open by appointment only, is bright, clean and modern with a focus on Chardonnay. Normal tastings here can last up to an hour guests to pack a picnic, the family and even the dog to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon out at William Hill Estate. Currently they are offering a three-tiered Chardonnay tasting flight paired with popcorn to accentuate the different characteristics of their Chardonnay. What an exciting new twist on wine tasting! Relax in an Adirondack chair overlooking the valley and take in the countryside. I thought that was the best seat in the house until I went on their self-guided vineyard hike and tour that allows the best views of the entire property. You can enjoy a short hike through their estate vineyards while learning about vineyard practices, plants, animals and the local ecosystem with an iPod Touch enabled audio tour. Finish up with a wine tasting and you will see why this is a destination winery that has become a local favorite. So, if you are looking for an intimate Napa Valley wine experience that is just off the beaten path, then you should visit William Hill Estate Winery located at 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. Tours and tastings are available daily by appointment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 265-3024 or visit the website at williamhillestate.com.

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Sodaro Estate Winery


If youve ever visited Sicily, youd be forgiven for thinking you had been transported there when sitting at a table overlooking the magnificent vineyards of Sodaro Estate Winery. From the quintessential villa rising above the vineyards, to the rolling hills lined with vines, this is exactly why one travels to Italy. But you dont need a passport to experience the sweeping vineyard views and fabulous wines of Sodaro Estates. A leisurely drive up a picturesque back road will deliver you to one of the most intimate and scenic wineries in Northern California. The Sodaro family is exceedingly proud of their Sicilian heritage. Their lineage of winemaking started with Giuseppe Sodaro, a craftsman who made his name as a wine barrel maker in Italy. Three generations later his grandson, Don Sodaro and his wife Felicity would take that love of the vine to its fruition and become the owners of Sodaro Estate Winery. A visit to Sodaro Estates is not like your typical wine country experience. Here youll be treated to a personal tour of the vineyards and escorted along the rows of vines to learn about the passionate art of growing wine grapes. Next youll be seated at a table under a towering oak to enjoy some of their splendid wines. Then youre in the caves of Sodaro and their new tasting room. This magnificently appointed room is the perfect place in which to sample the craftsmanship from the winemaking team of Bill and Dawnine Dyer, the only husband and wife winemakers in the Napa Valley. In the hands of this talented duo, the grapes of the estate have produced some of the finest Cabernets and Cabernet blends in the area. A pairing with local cheeses will enhance your enjoyment of this romantic winery.
GOOD TO KNOW Dons grandfather, Giuseppe, with his family of eight, immigrated after a terrible drought in 1894 on a ship headed for Ellis Island. Dons home on the estate is styled after the villas of his grandfathers birthplace in Sicily. Their newly built cave is styled after Don and Felicitys personal wine cellar in their home. It features arched doorways and a stately iron gate. Sodaro Estates romantic vineyards have proven to be a very popular spot for marriage proposals, with over a dozen having taken place in just the last couple of years! VARIETALS Red Bordeaux varietals and blends

Sodaro Estate Winery


open by appointment only 24 Blue Oak Lane, Napa www.SodaroWines.com For tours & tastings, contact Andrew McUsic (707) 251-8216 Become a Fan of Sodaro on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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RASgalleries presents Three Artists. Three Techniques. Pure Creativity.
As autumn rolls out its rich warm colors, RASgalleries, Yountvilles prestigious American art glass gallery located at 6540 Washington Street, meets the moment with fresh, pure and exciting new work by Jack Storms, Bandhu Dunham and Abby Modell. The three artists bring a noble sense of purity to their works, though their styles and artistic backgrounds vary considerably. When we think of purity, we think perfection clean, flawless. This was the inspiration for bringing the uniquely different glass sculptures of Jack Storms and Bandhu Dunham, together with the snow white, iridized hot glass vessels of new gallery artist, Abby Modell, explains owner, Ronda Schaer. Clients will enjoy seeing completely different pieces created by using completely different techniques but all in the pureness of what is technically colorless. Jack Storms masters his cold glass technique by drawing on modern technology to create his one-of akind sculptures. For each piece, Storms uses the highest quality leaded crystal and optical glass with extreme clarity and great light refracting capability. This is combined with diachroic film, a thin molecular coating of pure metals reflecting two or more colors. Layers are then bonded to small polished crystal blocks to create multi-dimensional core pieces. After bonding to larger blocks of crystal and allowing for curing, the piece is ready for Jack to begin sculpting. A finished piece may have up to 100 small pieces of diachroic, crystal and optical glass making this an intensely laborious technique. Bandhu Dunham taught himself to lampwork (or torchwork), a glass technique that uses a gas fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of low melting point soft glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing or shaping with tools and hand movements. Lampworking differs from glassblowing in that a glassblower uses a blowpipe to inflate a bubble, whereas lampworking manipulates glass either by use of tools, gravity or blowing directly into the end of a glass tube. Influenced by her parents extensive art glass collection, Abbey Modell was destined to develop a passion for glass at an early age. She began her career as a fashion and fabrics designer and became inspired to translate movement and pattern into her glass vessels and sculpture. She is fascinated by the different hot glass blowing techniques from the Venetian era through contemporary master glass craftsmen such as Chihuly, Littleton & Venini. Combining her modern approach with traditional methods has led her to establish a unique statement in each piece. Visit RASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street (next to Bouchon) in Yountville, Napa Valley daily, except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 944-9211, email to rasart60@aol.com or on Facebook.

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and beautiful, well-polished antique furniture is everywhere. From the front parlor, beveled glass doors open into the dining room, where a full-on gourmet breakfast is served daily. The dining room also boasts a huge window, complete with a window seat spanning its length, offering a great view of the northern Napa Valley. There are seven guest rooms (Some of the rooms are huge deluxe suites), all tastefully decorated in true Victorian style. Every room has beautiful antique pieces and cushy, cozy- looking beds. For those who cannot leave their technology behind, WiFi is available throughout the inn. Another gracious touch is complimentary wine and cheese, which is offered daily from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Now for something youll really like this is the ONLY bed and breakfast in Napa County with a heated indoor swimming pool! The pool was added in 1958 and it is fantastic! This unique inn is a wonderful place to stay. For more information, call (707) 9420558, or visit the website at www.pinkmansion.com. Bring your bathing suits and tell them the Wine Wench sent you!

Pretty in Pink The Pink Mansion


The Pink Mansion is a Victorian mansion turned into a bed-andbreakfast-inn located within walking distance to the charming, wineinfused hamlet of Calistoga. It sits back from Highway 29, the main drag that runs from Calistoga, all the way down the famous Napa Valley, to Napa proper, and beyond. Two potted palms sit sentry at the front entrance on the road. You pass through the front entry, go up a few stairs and find yourself on a mossy brick pathway that meanders its way through the front yard (complete with a bamboo shaded koi pond) to the front steps of the Victorian. A covered porch, painted bright white, wraps all the way around the house, with white wicker furniture in front that invites you to sit a spell and enjoy a glass of locally produced wine. Once inside, you may just sigh with pleasure, as I did. The first thing I noticed was the mouthwatering aroma of the place (Im funny that way) it smells like gingerbread and yummy breakfast food, mixed with a hint of beeswax. I also noticed the gorgeous, historically correct interior. In the front parlor, the ceiling is literally a work of art, a crystal chandelier sparkles in the Calistoga sunshine

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Upcoming Events in Calistoga to Celebrate the Season


The Napa Valley town of Calistoga is the ideal place to experience an extraordinary range of unique events this fall and winter. Special lodging offers are available during many of these events for those who want to extend their stay during Cabernet Season, as the months between November and March are known in Napa Valley. For complete information, go to www.CalistogaVisitors.com or call the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center at (707) 9426333. winning Calistoga wineries at a leisurely pace, for one low passport price, during this two-month window. Visitors can enjoy a wine tasting flight at each participating winery while discovering both small artisan producers and historic wineries in Napa Valleys 15th officially designated American Viticultural Area, plus special tours and the chance to meet winemakers. Passport holders are also entitled to special offers at selected lodgings and restaurants. Passports are an exceptional value at $50 each; ticket purchasers must be 21 and over. To buy passports or for information, go to www.CalistogaVisitors.com.

December 2-February 3: Calistogas Winter In the Wineries


Now in its third year and better than ever, Calistogas Winter in the Wineries Passport program lets connoisseurs explore 15 award-

Saturday December 3, 2011: Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade


Napa Valleys quirkiest holiday tradition stars vintage tractors, trucks and construction vehicles festooned with lights as they rumble down Calistogas scenic main street in a nighttime parade you have to see to believe. This years parade will have an extra spark as fanciful entries celebrate Calistogas 125th anniversary in their own unique way. The event is free and perfect for the whole family. Visitors are invited to come into town early for a good viewing spot and to enjoy dinner before or after the parade, which starts at 7 p.m. Restaurant reservations are recommended. Visit www.CalistogaVisitors.com to find a complete listing of fine local restaurants.

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Best of Class Laurels Abounding at deLorimier Winery


At deLorimier they are not just a pretty face winery, with gorgeous grounds and welcoming staff. Garnering major kudos in the Sonoma County Harvest Fair with their Best of Class winning Artisan Meritage, this beautiful winery also shows its muscle! Collecting 12 medals overall, there is no doubt that winemakers Diane Wilson and Antoine Favero know how to create superb wines. Best of Class 2005 Bordeaux Blend Artisan The signature blend of Bordeaux variety grapes This big red is packed with the flavors and aromas of black plum, juicy blueberry, black currant and cedar. The thick, jammy mid-palate makes this vintage especially appealing. Lingering tannins provide a firm backbone. This wine is composed of the best fruit from premier vineyards in the Alexander valley. Additionally, the folks at deLorimier Winery are proud of their gold medal-winning wines, which showcase the best of their Alexander Valley and Dry Creek vineyards: 2009 Primitivo from Osborn Ranches, harvested right from the heart of Alexander Valley 2007 Warm Spring Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Warm Spring Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from mountain vineyards in Dry Creek Valley 2007 Preston Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from a vineyard located in the northern Alexander Valley foothills bordering the Russian River an exceptional site for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon. Visit this lovely winery in the beautiful Alexander Valley and sample the Sonoma County Harvest Fairs Best of Class Artisan and gold medal winners as well as other award-winning vineyard designate Cabernet Sauvignons, Bordeaux varietals and Chardonnays. The winery is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop in and see them at 2001 Highway 128 in Geyserville. Call (707) 857-2000 or visit the website at www.delorimierwinery.com.

Gold Rush at Mazzocco Sonoma


Mazzocco Sonoma is renowned for producing stellar wines, especially their vineyard-designated Zinfandels. This years Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition reinforced Mazzoccos reputation by awarding them ten gold medals, including two double gold medals for their 2009 Warm Springs Ranch Zinfandel Reserve and 2009 West Dry Creek Zinfandel Reserve. Six more Zinfandels won gold medals: 2009 Pony Zinfandel, 2009 Seaton Zinfandel, 2009 Maria Zinfandel, 2009 Thurow Zinfandel, 2009 Warm Springs Ranch Zinfandel and 2009 Pony Zinfandel Reserve plus two Petite Sirahs: 2009 Maria Petite Sirah 2009 and Maria Petite Sirah Reserve. Mazzocco Sonoma is pouring these sumptuous award-winning wines at their tasting room located at 1400 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. If youd like more information about these wines, call 1-800-5018466 or visit www.mazzocco.com.

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Tasting Room of the Week:

Martin Ray Winery


by Charles Neave
Though the tasting room at Sonoma Countys Martin Ray Winery dates back to the 1900s, and the winery itself originally known as Twin Fir Winery was started in 1881, the latest significant changes occurred in the summer of 2003. Courtney Benham acquired the property and began modernizing this venerable wine country landmark, the oldest winery in continuous operation in the county. Amazingly, it even managed to survive the dark days of Prohibition by selling sacramental wines by train to rabbis through a winery in New York. At one time, what is now the charming tasting room served as a stable, and also as bunkhouse where the Italian immigrants stayed during the harvest and crush. Today, the winery also houses a million gallon, state of the art production facility. In addition to all of the gleaming new tanks and equipment, there are also thirty 11,000 gallon old-growth redwood tanks dating back to 1904 that are still in use. Youll see them if you go on the tour of the winery. They also use a great deal of new French oak barrels to give their wines oak accents and, with some varietals subtle vanilla, spice and at times mild herbaceous aromas and flavor. As they say at the winery, they like to adhere to Old World tradition and a craftsmen style when it comes to making their roster of wines, under both their Martin Ray and Angeline labels. Both, by the way, are very affordable. The place to introduce yourself to their wines is obviously the friendly and casual tasting room, which is surrounded by acre upon acre of vines and lawns and beautiful plantings. The room itself has light chocolate walls (think caf au lait), white roof trusses above, a polished wood bar, cases of wine against one wall and a well-chosen selection of retail items on display, but not overwhelming so. Nearby, a new event pavilion is nearing completion for special Russian River Wine Road events, which are always popular, and deservedly so. The wines they offer include a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Martin Ray Mountain Series Reserve wines, and one wine simply called Red, which is always a favorite when it is available. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m daily, the Martin Ray tasting room in the scenic Russian River area is located at 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa not too far from Highway 101. For more information or directions, call them at (707) 823-2404 or look them up on the web at www.martinray-winery.com. Their tours are by appointment.

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Sip, Savor and Shop at B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen


Beginning Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 25, 26 and 27, and weekends through December at B.R. Cohn Winery, visitors will find an enhanced version of the popular Sip, Savor and Shop to kick off the holiday season. This celebration highlights specially chosen wines to Sip, fabulous bites to Savor and delightful things to Shop for. Tasting Room Manager, Tiffany Boccaleoni and Event Coordinator, Vallerie Cohn have teamed up to pair B.R. Cohn world-class wines with a variety of tasty food pairings throughout the holiday season. Purveyors of fine foods such as: MotherlodE with his Chili and Cornbread, Tasteful Bites, and Batter & Barley add to the culinary extravaganza. Holiday gift givers will be excited at the different options for their holiday shopping needs. Ms. Cohn has chosen artists and designers such as: Shannon Clark, best known for her photographic artistry, Gourds in Costume, and Jewelry by Monica to round out the Sip, Savor and Shop experience. The estate itself is captivating with its sixty-one acres of vineyards that cascade across the landscape on top of a natural hot spring. Match this with the cool climate winds which delicately caress the grapes thereby creating a premier microclimate embodying both balance and complexity. Feel free to also enjoy the countless olive trees on the property which contribute a unique contented aura throughout the estate. Sample a multitude of different quality extra virgin and flavored olive oils. B.R. Cohn is one of the only wineries in Sonoma Valley that

offers a flight of different olive oils for the consumer to enjoy. 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. For more information, call 1-800-330-4064 or visit www.brcohn.com.

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Charles Creek Vineyard Presents Photography Exhibit


A reprise exhibition of brilliant, panoramic works by local Photographer Ric Miller is now showing at the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery in downtown Sonoma. The show which, will run through November 30, 2011 is on view daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the public is invited to sip award-winning Charles Creek vintages while enjoying the colorful photographs. Ric Miller, a Sausalito floating home denizen since 1994, expresses a passion in his panoramic landscape photographs. These images allow you to step inside the captured, vibrant scenes and relive the moment in time. The collection consists of scenes of California landscapes including the eclectic Sausalito floating home community, California wine country, the wild Pacific coastline, California wildflowers, the Sierras and the deserts of the southwest. These high resolution panoramic images are a series of 12-16 individual photographs meticulously seamed

via computer and printed on fine art paper or canvas. The printing process is referred to as gicle. The artwork surpasses ordinary photographs in clarity, beauty and longevity. Ric Millers roots lie in photography, having learned the art of black and white from his father, Bob. His talent in composition and print making is from his training as an architect and practice as a designer; his goals are to have his artwork become ubiquitous among fine art collectors and for his images to raise consciousness of the precious natural beauty that surrounds us. Specializing in high quality Chardonnay, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Dry Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Grenache, Syrah

and Tempranillo from great vineyard sources - primarily in the Sonoma and Napa Counties - Charles Creek Vineyard produces wines that are food friendly, fruit driven and easily paired with meals. The winery Tasting Room is conveniently situated in a charming 1890s era storefront on the historic Sonoma Plaza. In addition to wine tasting and sales, the tasting room also provides space to show the work of local artists. The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery, open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located at 483 First St. West, on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma. For more information, call (707) 935-3848 or email alan@charlescreek.com.

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Spend the Holidays with Gloria Ferrer


In celebration of the 25th anniversary year of Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, its appropriate to reflect on the beginnings of this storied Sonoma Carneros winery. It began as a love story. Call it a premonition. Call it a womans intuition. Call it a dream come true. Gloria and Jos Ferrer were visiting Sonoma from their home in Spain in the early 1980s. The beauty of rolling Carneros hillsides underscoring an impossibly blue sky, of sun-drenched vineyards and cool afternoon breezes captured Glorias imagination. It reminded her of Catalonia. In a letter she later wrote to her husband she reminisced, Wouldnt it be wonderful to spend more time here, she wrote, to plant vineyards and one day make California wine? In 1986, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards became the Sonoma Carneros regions first sparkling wine house. These last 25 years have been the fulfillment of a dream for the Ferrers Gloria, Jos and their sons, Pedro and Jos Maria. For this family with a centuries-long history of winegrowing in Spain, Gloria Ferrer began as a tribute to Jos Ferrers father, who aspired to bring the Ferrer family tradition of making mthode champenoise sparkling wine to the new world. For this humble yet extremely successful family, who own and manage 18 wineries in six countries on four continents, Gloria Ferrer is the gem in their crown. It is the winery that Jos named for his beloved wife. Sweeping views from the Gloria Ferrer tasting room are especially dramatic during autumn when there is no better place to be than sipping wines in Sonoma Carneros. Guests can enjoy and purchase the special 25th Anniversary Cuve, and learn how 25 glorious years of making sparkling and estate varietal wines primarily from grapes grown sustainably on their estate vineyards translates into these highly acclaimed wines. From the 2011 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Sweepstakes winning 2007 Brut Ros, to the 2000 Carneros Cuve, which recently received 95 points from the Wine Enthusiast magazine, to the 2004 Royal Cuve, which won Best of Show at the 2011 Sommelier Challenge, balanced and elegant wines abound. During the month of November, wines can be shipped to family and friends anywhere in the United States for $5 per case. Also, choice bottlings of Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir will be sold at special prices throughout the month of November.

meal. Gloria Ferrers vineyard and winemaking teams cultivate and select the best fruit possible from estate Carneros vineyards for the Chardonnay and four estate Pinot Noir wines.

Holiday Traditions at Gloria Ferrer


Join Gloria Ferrer for their annual Catalan Holiday Luncheon, Sunday December 4, 2011 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Catalan-inspired luncheon features a traditional Spanish feast complemented by Gloria Ferrer Sparkling wines. Ring in the new year by immersing yourself in the Catalan tradition of Three Kings Day, Sunday January 8, 2012, 4 to 5 p.m. A performance of the Epiphany celebrates the Spanish tradition El Dia de los Reyes Magos or Three Kings Day, while guests enjoy sipping a glass of award-winning sparkling wine followed by a sample of traditional Spanish Holiday Rosca bread and hot chocolate. To find out more about both celebrations, contact: special.events@gloriaferrer.com.

Entertaining Elegance Gloria Ferrer Sparkling and Estate Varietal Wines


Convivial, social, elegant, fun the sparkling and estate varietal wines of Gloria Ferrer are a perfect match for any occasion, and with the holidays approaching its important to stock up on holiday favorites. Sparkling wines are vivacious, deliciously compatible with food, pleasurable, fun and, arguably, the most social beverage of all. Every bottle of Gloria Ferrer holds five lively flutes of sparkling wine, opportunity enough to pass the bubbly! Enjoy at the winery, and bring home to have on hand for gatherings of family and friends. Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay still wines are also crafted with an eye towards food affinity, and will complement any holiday
BIB LETTUCE, AVOCADO AND PISTACHIO SALAD Pair with Gloria Ferrer 2007 Brut Ros Serves 6
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TREASURE ISLAND to LIVERMORE
Longevity Wines Its All About the Experience!
by Denise Kouzoujian
Located in the heart of Livermore Valley Wine Country, on South Vasco Road, sits a lovely boutique, family operated winery named Longevity. During this years harvest I had the pleasure of meeting Debra Long while visiting Longevity Wines newly remolded tasting room which is absolutely gorgeous! With a beautiful brick fireplace, and toasty Phil and Debra Long shades of chestnut, yellows and reds, one cant help but feel a sense of comfort and warmth while experiencing this epicurean homestead. Phil and Debra Long began their wine journey as they toured magnificent wine country, tasting along the way with the goal of finding great wines for their online wine club, Longevity Wine Club. During this time, their winemaking craft began to take shape and soon thereafter Longevity Wines was born. As I was perusing Longevitiys website, I found a fantastic quote from winemaker Phil Long, that captures this great winemaking couples style, We handle everything from bin to bottle. In fact, there are wines on our tasting menu now that Debra and I picked the grapes for. Phil and Debra are truly hands on, in it for the long haul, and work brilliantly together to create breathtaking wines. Currently you can enjoy the layered aromas and flavors of the most delectable flagship wines, Rhne-style blend Debru-vee, and Bordeaux style blend Phil-osophy, along with 2010 Chardonnay, 2008 Syrah, as well as their 2009 Zinfandel Port and more. As I walked through the doors at Longevity Wines I felt like family, and I look forward to returning soon to spend a relaxing afternoon, enjoying the offerings of Longevity Wines, along with family, friends, and other guests of this darling winery. I suggest you too, spend an afternoon in Livermore Valley Wine Country, visit Longevity Wines and experience the warmth, dedication, and passion that Phil and Debra Long have created with their hearts and souls.

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BODEGA WINE ESTATES 751 13th Street at Avenue, treasure island, San francisoco fri, Sat and Sun from 1 to 6pm Free tasting for two with ad A collection of family wineries vthe venue promises a truly unique and enjoyable wine tasting experience with spectacular views of the City. Bring your lunch/picnic to enjoy wiht wine on the terrace. Knightswood wines are crafted to allow them express the nature of the vineyards' locale, giving voice to the elements of sun, wind and rain unique to each. Stein Family Wines Got honest wine? We do. Our wines xelebrate being alive and show lifes creative essence. We make sure the folks who grow and make it enjoy some of its dreams, too. Why? Because fair is fair. Great wines made the right way: steinfamilywines.com/donations. KENDRIC VINEYARDS treasure island, San francisco (707) 363-9462 www.kendricvineyards.com Coming soon to Treasure Island! Kendric Vineyards crafts cellar-worthy Pinot Noir and Syrah from our vineyards in Marin and Amador counties. We are excited to open alongside the other artisan wineries of Treasure Island in late November." THE WINERY SF 200 California Ave. Bldg 180 N, Treasure Island, Daily 12pm-5pm 415-SF -JUICE www.winery-sf.com The Winery SF brings the California wine experience to San Francisco. It's 20,000 sq. ft. winery, tasting room, and event center allows visitors to experience the winemaking process first-hand while enjoying award-winning wines from Napa, Sonoma, and beyond. Tours available by appointment.

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Occasio Winery Claims Another Heritage Varietal for Livermore


Petit Verdot Has 100 Year History in the Valley
Occasio winemaker and vit-historian John Kinney continues to seek out heritage varietals with a long history of exceptional performance in Livermore Valley and his latest discovery is sure to ruffle some Napa feathers! Though Livermores historic importance in pioneering grape varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah are well documented, Johns research into Petit Verdot shows this varietal has substantial Valley history. Petit Verdot had widely been thought to have arrived in California in 1975, with the first cuttings planted at Mount Veeder Winery in Napa Valley by the Bernsteins. Researching the origin of the Mount Veeder planting, John found that the Bernsteins had received their cuttings of Petit Verdot from the UC Davis Field Plant Services, proving Petit Verdot had been planted in California prior to 1975. John scoured the historical archives, paying particular attention to Theodore Gier, known in Livermore Valley for his experimental vineyard, having 250 acres planted to more than a hundred different grape varieties. In one document, dating from 1914, Gier writes, Among the above varieties, from which many of my finer grades of wine are produced, are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, [Petit] Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Were the first plantings of Petit Verdot in Californias Livermore Valley? John doesnt yet know, but he is satisfied that the grapes potential in the valley was recognized a hundred years ago. John releases his 15 cases of 2009 Petit Verdot on the heels of his tremendous review of his 2008 vintage in the October 2011 issue of the Wine Enthusiast scoring 92 points no varietal labeled Petit Verdot has ranked higher in the 23-year history of the magazine. Occasio Winery is committed to the Heritage varietals of Livermore Valley, with a focus on small and micro lot wines, only from Livermore Valley grapes to best achieve the most perfect balance and expression of the terroir, considered to be some of the finest in the country.

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Dickens Christmas Market Downtown Lakeport


The ninth-annual Dickens Christmas Market an event that transforms downtown Lakeport into an old English village for a day full of festivities will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, November 26. Traveling to downtown Lakeport during Dickens Market is like traveling back through the centuries. Costume-clad characters from the 1800s stroll along Main Street and welcome guests to browse the shops and enjoy the food and vendor booths. Event-goers are encouraged to arrive dressed for the occasion in period costumes and enter the costume contest for a chance at cash prizes. Restaurants in downtown Lakeport offer delicious food for sale for the occasion, and a variety of tasty treats also are available at the Kings Food Court on Third and Main streets. Vendor booths along Main Street include arts and crafts, toys and plentiful gift ideas for the holidays. Some Main Street merchants host their own booths featuring seasonal products and specialty holiday merchandise. A full schedule of musical entertainers perform throughout the day and Christmas carolers and strolling minstrels entertain the crowds. In addition, Eleven Roses Ranch offers free sleigh rides through town on a seasonally adorned mule-drawn carriage. Sutter Lakeside Hospital will sponsor Santas Workshop, featuring Santa Claus in Museum Park and activities and snacks for children. Santas Workshop hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Christmas Lighted Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Anyone may register for the parade; applications are available at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. The Annual Hospice Tree Lighting will take place at Museum Park following the parade. The famous deodar cedar is decorated by the Lakeport Main Street Association. For more information, contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at (707) 263-5092 or visit www.lakecochamber.com Located in beautiful Northern California, Lake County is just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento Valley, and the Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the oldest lake on the continent. Visitors to Lake County experience the states cleanest air basin, spectacular scenic beauty, fine wines and unsurpassed recreational opportunities from hiking, biking, golf and off-road adventures to boating, fishing, kayaking, birding and even rockhounding. For visitor information, contact the Lake County Visitor Information Center at (800) 525-3743 or www.lakecounty.com.

Parducci Wine Cellars of Mendocino Honored as Greenest Winegrower


Managing Partner Tim Thornhill Accepts Award of Excellence at Annual Fte du Vin, Wine Dinner and Auction
Last month, three hundred members and guests at BRITs annual fundraiser, Fte du Vin Wine Dinner toasted Parducci Wine Cellars, the winner of the 2011 International Award of Excellence for Sustainable Winegrowing, in fitting fashion, raising glasses of the winemakers sustainably grown Petite Sirah, True Grit, in a special salute. Accepting the annual award on Parduccis behalf was Texas-native and Managing Partner Tim Thornhill, a nationally recognized arborist, horticulturist, environmentalist and leader in the sustainable winegrowing movement. Under Thornhills direction, Parducci Wine Cellars became the first vineyard in the United States to be certified carbon neutral. Parducci follows a strict sustainability standard of certified winegrowing practices including using 100 percent green power and recycling 100 percent of its waste water. BRIT judged Parducci and other award applicants on 18 separate sustainability measures. Parducci's True Grit Petite Sirah is one of several organic and sustainable wines produced by the vineyard.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries Events During the Holidays


November 25: Saratoga By Candlelight: Holiday Open House and Wine Stroll, 4-7pm, in downtown Saratoga Village
The Summit to Sea Wineries will join with many other local wineries, including Big Basin Vineyards, Cinnabar, Cooper-Garrod, Guglielmo and House Family, in the second annual Holiday Wine Stroll in Saratoga Village during the Holiday Open House. Carriage rides, wine tasting, live music, caroling, popcorn, pictures with Santa, tree lighting and all manner of festive dcor what more could you want to kick off the holiday season in style? Non-perishable food donations will be collected for Second Harvest Food Bank. Bring a donation and youll get a raffle ticket for many great prizes, including wine and restaurant gift certificates. Tickets are $40 until November 23: then $45. Buy tickets online at www.saratogachamber.org or call (408) 867-0753.

Fireside Fridays: Wine Tastings at Hotel Los Gatos, 5pm til 6:30pm December 2, 9, 16 and 23rd: Winetasting With The Summit to Sea Wineries
Holiday shopping in downtown Los Gatos? Take a break and head to the gloriously decorated lobby at Hotel Los Gatos and enjoy wine tasting by the fire with The Summit to Sea Wineries. For $15, sample a flight of five wines, with cheeses and nibbles. Stay for dinner at worldclass Dio Deka! Book a spa treatment beforehand and come relaxed and ready for a lovely evening. Better yet, book accommodations at the hotel and make a festive and luxurious shopping and dining weekend out of it. A great way to celebrate the holidays and give the busiest person in your life (you) a well-deserved mini-vacation. Call Hotel Los Gatos at (408) 335-1700 to book a Home for the Holidays package that includes breakfast and a Luxury Suite at a 15% savings. Dining reservations at Dio Deka can be made by calling (408) 354-7700.

Holiday Magic in the Mountains!


When the holidays roll around, its the perfect time to visit the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the air is filled with the scent of fresh-cut pines as folks come to fetch the perfect Christmas tree or wreath. Add some fragrant mountain Pinot or Pinotage to your holiday celebrations and dont forget that Santa really doesnt dig milk and cookies any more. The modern version would much rather celebrate with some mochacherry Merlot. Merry Merlot can be purchased, with special holiday labels, from Poetic Cellars. Katy also has many other wines available with a choice of holiday labels, so get in touch with her right away if you want to play Wine Santa. Email Katy at katy@poeticcellars.com or call (831) 462-3478. Burrell School will offer all their dessert wines on special for the month of December, including Zinfandel Port, Late Harvest Zinfandel and Chaperone Late Harvest Chardonnay, all perfect for gift-giving. Valedictorian is always a fine way to show someone how much you care: its the Head of the Class! MJA Vineyards Serene Cellars 2007 Napa Cabernet is really a beautiful thing, and would make an excellent gift for those who must have Napa on their Cab labels. And the Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a mighty fine beverage for holiday dinner parties and dont forget the Sauvignon Blanc for those white wine drinkers.

Loma Prieta Sparkles for the Holidays!


Loma Prieta just uncorked a gorgeous 2007 Blanc de Blancs made by Barry Jackson of Equinox, the legendary method champenoise maker in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its fabulous and filled with crisp apple, Bosc pear, yeasty pastry and lemon cream pie. Delicious and just $39. Give this with a bottle of Pinot and Pinotage, and you have a triple-play to rival the gifts of the Magi. Loma Prieta also holds its annual Pinotage release party December 3rd and 4th. This winery has quickly become the largest producer of domestically grown Pinotage, that crazy cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, in California. Theyre even growing it on the estate vineyard, and got a whopping barrel of it this year. Speaking of barrels, in the spirit of the season, Share Your Holiday invites you to bring a non-perishable food item to any of the Summit to Sea wineries, drop it in their Second Harvest Food Bank barrel and receive a special pour as a thank you!

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Morgan Winery Releases New Double L Riesling


Morgan Winery recently announced the debut of its first ever Riesling. The 2010 Double L Vineyard Riesling is now available for purchase online and at the Taste Morgan visitor center. In 2007, Morgan's proprietor and winegrower Dan Lee planted 1.02 acres of Riesling grapes (clones 239 & 198) on the upper half of the winery's Double L Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Last year, Riesling was harvested for the first time. "I am very excited for this new varietal release from our Double L Vineyard," comments Lee. "It is always a thrill when something you have worked so hard towards becomes a reality; the Double L Vineyard is that reality. We continuously raise the bar, varietal to varietal, vintage to vintage. Given the Double L and SLH's very cool climate, Riesling is a classic, natural choice; our winemaking team has made a beautiful wine that promises well for this varietal's future in our area." This inaugural Morgan Riesling is very limited and will initially only be sold on-line at MorganWinery.com and at the Taste Morgan visitor center in Carmel. Only 100 cases were produced. It carries a retail price of $22 per bottle. In 1996, Dan and Donna Lee invested in their vision, purchasing
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Swirl, Sip and Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Holman Ranch Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room in Carmel Valley
Celebrate Holman Ranchs Grand Opening for its Tasting Room and Support the Alzheimers Association November 26th and 27th!
This month, Holman Ranch opened its first Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite C at White Oaks Plaza in Carmel Valley. Holman Ranchs Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room offers the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines. There is something for everyone, from the full-bodied Pinot Noirs to the light, fruity flavors of our Pinot Gris and complex, dry Chardonnay. Holman Ranch also offers estate grown and bottled extra virgin olive oil available for tasting and purchase at the Tasting Room. commemorative photo is yours with a $20 donation to the Alzheimers Association! From 1 to 3 p.m. The tasting room will have face painters that are guaranteed to bring smiles to the entire family. On Sunday, enter your business card to win a Bounty of Carmel Valley holiday gift basket. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is available to be booked for private events.

Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery Background


Located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also for the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the temperate climate. Holman Ranch estate-grown wine varietals are planted on approximately 19 acres of undulating terrain. The wines produced are unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from harvest to bottle. The climate and terroir of the appellation has played a critical part in the success of their wines. The warmth of the inland valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has proven to be an ideal microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The vineyards Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils. The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and ros of Pinot Noir. Carefully handharvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced from the fruits of our trees has a delightfully distinctive flavor.

The Tasting Room Will Celebrate with a Grand Opening Open House Weekend with a wide variety of activities November 26-27
Celebrate the grand opening of the wine tasting room and support the Alzheimers Association. 20% of the proceeds from Saturday, November 26th and Sunday, November 27th to benefit the Alzheimers Association! Saturday, November 26th Purchase a $5 ticket at the door for wine tasting. Complimentary appetizers throughout the day Enter your business card for a free drawing from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Four winners will receive a bottle of wine, olive oil or special gift from the tasting room including a private estate Vineyard tour. Purchase a bottle and your receipt is entered to win a free year in our exclusive Wine Club! From 2 to 4 p.m., local guitarist, Johns Sherys virtuosity as a guitarist that has accorded him the honor of twice being voted Monterey County Weeklys Best Local Musician (2010/2011).He plays both acoustically and electrically, and is well versed in a number of genres, equally at home with pop, jazz, new age, classical, blues, rock, world and many other styles. When playing live, John often supplements his sound by double-tracking himself, or looping. These techniques allow him to have a sound that is surprisingly rich and full for a solo artist. At 3 p.m., Corked and Forked! will be featured. Monterey Bay is lush with fresh organic produce. See how a few simple ingredients paired with Holman Ranchs Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes quick, easy artisan bites! Includes pairing suggestions. Chef Brandon Miller from Mundaka will be on hand to answer questions! Tractor Pete and offer family tractor rides through the village from 2 to 4 p.m. Sip wine and celebrate on the holiday tractor ride! Donate $20 per family or $10 per person to the Alzheimers Association and get a ride through Carmel Valley on our holiday tractor while sipping wine and meeting new friends! (Weather permitting) Sunday, November 27th Meet Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. and get a holiday picture taken at the Wine Tasting Room. Bring your four legged friends, too! A

Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present.


Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special events, family gatherings, corporate retreats and teambuilding events. With its charming gardens, stunning mountain views and serenity, this private estate affords old-world charm while providing modern day conveniences. This stunning property includes a fully restored stone hacienda, overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables and more.

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NAPA VALLEY
1313 Main 1313 Main Street, napa; 707 258-1313 fri-Sat 11-12, Sun-thu 11-10 A Dozen Vintners tasting room, 3000 highway 29 north, St. helena; 707 967-0666 open daily 10-5 ACACIA VNYD 2750 las Amigas road, napa; 707 226-9991 x2 open by appointment only: Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 Acme Fine Wines 1080 fulton ln, St. helena; 888 963-0440 Daily 9:30-5 Adastra 2545 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 255-4818 open by appointment only Aetna Springs Cellars 7227 Pope Valley road, St. helena; 707 965-2675 open by appointment only Ahnfeldt Wines Uncorked at oxbow tasting room, 605 first St. napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,tue 12-8 Allora Vineyards 3244 ehlers lane, St. helena; 707 963-6071 open by appointment only Alpha Omega 1155 Mee lane @ highway 29, rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Altamura Vineyards & Winery 1700 Wooden Valley rd, napa; 707 253-2000 open by appointment only Amizetta 1099 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-1460 open by appointment only Ancien napa; 707 255-3908 open by appointment only Andersons Conn Valley Vineyards 680 rossi road, St. helena; 707 963-8600 open by appointment only ANDRETTI WINERY 4162 Big ranch road, napa; 1-877-386-5070 open daily 10-5 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours: Public tours daily at 11am & 2 pm (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Antica Napa Valley 3700 Soda canyon, napa; 707 257-8700 open by appointment only Ardente Winery 2929 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 226-7669 open by appointment only ARGER-MARTUCCI 1455 inglewood Ave, St. helena; 707 963-4334 open daily 10-5 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing Ariel Vineyards 1312 town center, napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Arkenstone Vineyards 335 West lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020 open by appointment only Arns 601 Muno road, St. helena; 707 963-3429 open by appointment only ARTESA 1345 henry road, napa; 707 224-1668 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings AUGUST BRIGGS 1307B lincoln Avenue, calistoga; 707 942-4912 fri-Sat 11-7, Sun-thu 11-5, tue by appt. B CELLARS 400 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 709-8787 open daily 10-5 Back Room Wines 1000 Main Street, napa; 707-226-1378 Mon-Wed, Sat 10-7, thu-fri 10-8, Sun 12-7 BALDACCI FAMILY 6236 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-9261 open daily 10-4 Ballentine Vineyards 2820 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-7919 open daily 10-5 by appt Barlow Vineyards 4411Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-8742 open by appointment only Barnett Vineyards 4070 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7075 open by appointment only BEAULIEU VINEYARDS (BV) 1960 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-5233 open daily 10-5 Beau Vigne 6795 Washington St, Yountville; 707 947-7058 Mon-fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 10-8 Behrens & Hitchcock 4078 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-1774 open by appointment only Bell Wine Cellars 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 open daily 10-4 Benessere Winery 1010 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-5853 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings BENNETT LANE 3340 hwy 128, calistoga; 877 MAX-nAPA open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings BERINGER VINEYARDS
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2000 Main Street, St. helena | www.Beringer.com Bialla Vineyards 4088 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 227-2293 open by appointment only Bighorn Cellars 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri-Sat 11-4, tue-thu by appt Black Cat Vineyard 1075 Shadybrook ln, napa; 707 321-0866 open by appointment only Black Cordon Vnyds 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860 open by appointment only BLACK STALLION 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 Boeschen 3242 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-3674 open by appointment only BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS 1075 Buchli Station road, napa; 707 252-9065, 800-654-wine open daily 10:30-5:30 Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets.

Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight Bourassa 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 open by appointment only Boyd Family 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353 open by appointment only Bravante Vineyards 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Brookdale Vineyards napa; 707 258-1454 open by appointment only Brown Estate 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435 limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Budge Browns Cleavage Creek Winery 6307 Pope Valley rd, Pope Valley; 888-295-1280 By appointment daily Buehler 820 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-2155 open by appointment only Buoncristiani Wine P. o. Box 6946, napa; 707 259-1681 open by appointment only Burgess Cellars 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only Ca' Momi Winery & Enoteca 610 first St, napa; 707 257-4992 open daily 7:30-9 Cade Winery 360 howell Mountain rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 open by appointment only Cafaro Cellars 2591 Pinot Way, St. helena; 707 963-7181 open by appointment only Cain 3800 langtry road, St. helena; 707 963-1616 open by appointment only Cakebread Cellars 8300 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-5222 open by appointment only Calafia Cellars 629 fulton lane, St. helena; 707 963-0114 open by appointment only Caldwell 270 Kreuzer lane, napa; 707 255-1294 tours/tasting by appointment Cali 351 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-6200 open by appointment only CALISTOGA WINE STOP 1458 lincoln Ave, #2 calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6 Cardinale Estate tasting room, 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-2643 open daily 10:30-5 Casa Nuestra Winery 3451 Silverado trail no, St. helena; 707 963-5783 open daily 10-5 CASTELLO DI AMOROSA 4045 north St. helena hwy (hwy 39), calistoga; 707 942-8200 open daily 9:30-6 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended Caymus Vineyards 8700 conn creek rd, rutherford; 707 967-3010 open daily by appointment Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room 1248 1st St, napa; 707 226-6445 Sun-Wed 11-6, thu-Sat till 11-8 Celani Family Vineyards 2230 Big ranch rd, napa; 877 ArDore1 open by appointment only Chappellet Vineyard 1581 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-7136 open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery 4001 Spring Mtn rd; St. helena; 707 963-9327 open daily 10-4 CHARLES KRUG WINERY 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena; 707 967-2229 open daily 10:30-5 Charnu St. helena; 707 963-6045 open by appointment only Charter Oak Winery 831 charter oak Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2298 open by appointment only Chase Family Cellars 2252 Sulphur Springs road, St. helena; 707 963-1284 open by appointment only Chateau Boswell 3468 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-5472 open by appointment only Chateau Montelena 1429 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-5105 open daily 9:30-4 Chimney Rock Winery 5350 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2641 open daily 10-5 Clif Family Winery 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-5 by appointment Cliff Lede Vineyards 1473 Younvtille cross rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 open daily 10-4 Clos Du Val 5330 Silverado trail, napa; 800 993-9463 open daily 10-5 Clos Pegase 1060 Dunaweal ln, calistoga; 707 942-4981 open daily 10:30-5 Conn Creek Winery 8711 Silverado trail, St. helena; 1-800-793-7960 open Sat 11-5, Sun-fri 11-4 Constant-Diamond 2121 Diamond Mountain rd, calistoga; 707 942-0707 open by appointment only Continuum Estate 1677 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-810066 open by appointment only Corison Winery 987 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-0826 open daily 10-5 by appointment CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings CORNERSTONE CELLARS 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 945-0388 open daily 10-7 Cosentino 7415 St. helena hwy, Yountville; 707-921-2896 open daily 10-6 Covenant Wines 1241 Adams St, St. helena; 707 963-3887 open by appointment only Crocker & Starr St. helena; 707-967-9111 open by appointment only Cuvaison Estate 4500 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-2468 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 Cuvaison Estate 1221 Duhig road, carneros (between napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 by appt Darioush Winery 4240 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2345 open daily 10:30-5 David Arthur 1521 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-5190 open by appointment only

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G Cook 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760 Gargiulo 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770 Gemella Wines napa; 707 261-9855 Girard Winery 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 Godspeed Vineyards 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766 Goosecross Cellars 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 GRGICH HILLS 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Groth 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290 Guffy 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532 Guilliams 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059 Gustavo Thrace 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 HAGAFEN CELLARS 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall Rutherford 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700 Hall St. Helena 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 Hans Fahden Vineyards 4855 Petrified forest rd, St. helena; 707 942-6760 Hartwell Vineyards 5795 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-4269 HdV Wines 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121 Heibel Ranch Vineyards Pope Valley; 707 968-9289 Heitz Cellars Tasting Room 436 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-3542 Helena View Johnston 3500 highway 128, calistoga; 707 942-4956 Hendry 3104 redwood Dr, napa; 707 226-8320 HESS COLLECTION 4411 redwood rd, napa; 707 255-1144

open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 11-7 open by appointment only open daily 10-4:30 open daily 9:30-4:30 open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 11-7 open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open daily 10-5:30 open by appointment open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 11-4:30 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10-5:30 open daily 10-6 open daily by appointment Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30 open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment only open daily 10-6 open by appointment only open daily 10-2am

Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting.


Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery. Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome.

open Weekends, friday through Monday 11 -4 825 fulton lane, St. helena 707-967-0719 www.DavidfultonWinery.com Del Bondio Wine Co. 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805 open by appointment only Del Dotto Caves 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Delectus Winery 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252 open daily by appointment Diamond Terrace 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189 open by appointment only DOMAINE CARNEROS 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101 open daily 10-6 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5 Dominari 620 trancas Street, napa; 707-226-1600 open by appointment only, 10am-4:30pm Duckhorn Vineyards 1000 lodi lane, St. helena; 707 963-7108 open by appointment, 10-4 Dutch Henry Winery 4300 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5771 open daily 10-4:30 Eagle & Rose 1844 Pope canyon rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 open appointment by only Eagle Trace 680 rossi rd, St. helena; 707 963-4665 open by appointment only Eeden Wines 3505 Spring Mountain rd., St. helena; 707 337-5526 open by appointment only EHLERS ESTATE
Join us in our historic stone building and beautiful olive grove. Open daily, 10:30 to 4:00 $25 for a current flight tasting Enjoy our limited production 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (95 points) All proceeds benefit cardiovascular research. For reservations, call 707-963-5972

3222 ehlers lane, St. helena | for reservations, call 707.963.5972 El Molino Winery St. helena; 707 963-6021 Elizabeth Spencer 1165 rutherford road, rutherford; 707 963-6067 Elkhorn Peak Cellars 200 Polson rd, napa; 707 255-0504 Elyse 2100 hoffman ln, napa; 707 944-2900 Envy Wines 1170 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-4670 ETUDE
STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW TASTING ROOM

Weekdays by appointment only open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open by appointment only Sun-thu 10:30-4:30, fri-Sat 11-5:30

Hill Family Estate 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Honig Vineyards 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618 Hope & Grace 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Hopper Creek 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Hunnicutt Wines 3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911 J. Kirkwood Winery 1020 Borrette lane, napa James Cole 5014 Silverado trail, napa; 707 251-9905 James Creek 2249 James creek rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Jarvis Winery 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 Jax 3468 hwy 128, calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102 Jericho Canyon Vnyd 3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665 JESSUP CELLARS 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm Jocelyn Lonen Winery napa; 1-800-255-5280 John Anthony Vineyards 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711

Ilona Howell Mountain tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only

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1250 cuttings Wharf road, napa | open Daily 10am-4:30pm 707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com Failla 3530 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-0530 Falcor 2511 napa corporate Dr, Ste 115, napa; 888-402-Wine Far Niente 1350 Acacia Dr, oakville; 707 944-2861 Farella 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489 Fleury Estate Winery 950 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 967-8333 Flora Springs The Room 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 Flora Springs Winery 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723 open by appointment only open daily 10-5 open by appointment only 10-3 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10:30-5 open by appointment only

FOLIE A DEUX 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Fontanella Family 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4 Forman Vineyards 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900 open by appointment only Franciscan Vineyards 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5 FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 open by appointment Freemark Abbey 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5 Frogs Leap 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704 open by appointment only

JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS 200 taplin rd, St. helena; 707 963-2745 Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30 JUDDS HILL 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Juicebox 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 Juslyn 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Kapcsandy Family Winery 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Keenan 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 Keever 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 open daily by appointment only 10-4 open daily by appointment only 9-5 Winery open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only

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Kelham 360 Zinfandel ln; St. helena; 707 963-2000 open by appointment only Kelly Fleming Wines 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849 open by appointment only Kenefick Ranch 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt Kent Rasmussen 1001 Silverado trail So, St. helena; 7070 963-5667 open by appointment only Kenzo Estate 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 254-7572 open by appointment only Krupp Brothers 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment Kuleto Estate 2470 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 302-2209 open by appointment only Ladera 150 White cottage rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 open by appointment only Laird Family Winery 5055 Solano Ave., napa; 707 257-0360 open daily 10-5 Larkmead Vineyards 1100 larkmead ln, calistoga; 707 942-0167 open daily by appointment only 10-4 Lava Vine 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9500 open daily 10-5 Lindstrom 5994 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-6289 exclusive tastings by appoinment only Lokoya 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-1968 open by appointment only Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead 738 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-4555 open daily 11-6 LOUIS M. MARTINI 254 St. helena hwy So. (hwy 29 ), St. helena; 707 968-3361 open daily 10-6 Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings Luis Ochoa Family 1307 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 341-6780 open daily 11-6:30; winery by appt Luna Vineyards 2921 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2474 open daily 10-5 Madonna Estate Winery 5400 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 255-8864 open daily 10-5 Madrigal Vineyards 3718 n. St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-6577 open daily by appointment 10-4 MAHONEY VINEYARDS taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 112-7 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK fri-Sat 12-9 Mario Perelli-Minetti 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open thu-Sun 11-5 Maritas Vineyard napa; 707 259-5313 open by appointment only Markham Vnyds 2812 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-5292 open daily 11-5 Maroon Wines napa; 707 257-3040 open by appointment only Marston Family Vineyard 3600 White Sulphur Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-8490 open by appointment Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room 7l4 first St, napa 707 255-0658 open thu-Mon 11-5:30 Mayacamas Vineyards 1155 lokoya rd, napa; 707 224-4030 open by appointment only McKenzie-Mueller 2530 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 252-0186 open by appointment only MERRYVALE VINEYARDS 1000 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-7777 open daily 10-6:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Michael Mondavi Family 1285 Dealy lane, napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-thu 12-5, fri-Sun 11-5 Midsummer Cellars 771 Sage canyon rd, rutherford; 707 225-4367 open by appointment only Milat Vineyards 1091 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-0758 open daily 10-5:30 Miner Family 7850 Silverado trail, oakville; 707 944-9500 open daily 11-5 MJA 647 greenfield rd, St. helena; 707 963-3394 open by appointment only Modus Operandi Cellars 45 enterprise ct, napa; 530 219-6199 open by appointment only MONTICELLO VINEYARDS 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Moss Creek Winery 6015 Steele rd, napa; 707 252-1295 open by appointment Mount Veeder Winery Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 open by appointment only MUMM NAPA 8445 Silverado trail, rutherford; 800 MUM-nAPA open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours MurphyVineyards 395 crane Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2516 open by appointment only Myriad St. helena; 707 287-1630 open by appointment only NAPA CELLARS 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-2565 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK Napa Valley Farms 929 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-8011 open by appointment Neal Family Vineyards 716 liparita rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 open by appointment Newton Vineyards 2555 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-9000 open by appointment Neyers Vineyards 2153 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-8840 open by appointment Nichelini Family 2950 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Nickel & Nickel 8164 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 967-9600 open daily by appointment Nord Estate Yountville; 707 945-1094 open by appointment only OBrien Estate 1200 orchard Ave, napa; 707 252-8463 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 OShaughnessy Estate Angwin, 707 965-2898 open by appointment only Oakville Ranch Vineyards 7781 Silverado trail, napa; 707-944-9665 open by appointment Olabisi 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 12-5:30 OnThEdge 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8 Opus One 7900 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-9442 open daily by appointment Orin Swift Cellars 1352 Main St, St. helena; 707 967-9179 open by appointment only Outpost Estate Wines Angwin; 707 965-1718 open by appointment only Page Wine Cellars 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 520 california Blvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 open by appointment only Palmaz Vineyards 4029 hagen road, napa; 707 226-5587 open by appointment only Paloma Vineyard 4013 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7504 open by appointment only Paoletti Vineyards 4501 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-0689 open by appointment only Paradigm 1277 Dwyer rd, oakville; 707 944-1683 open by appointment Paraduxx 7257 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 open by appointment PATZ & HALL 851 napa Valley corporate Way, Ste A, napa; 707 265-7700 open Wed-Sun 10-4 Peacock Family 3100 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-0770 open by appointment Pedemonte Cellars 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 933-8352 open by appointment only Peju 8466 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-3600 open daily 10-6 Peter Franus Wine Company napa; 707 945-0542 open by appointment only Pheonix 3175 Dry creek road, napa; 877 374-6364 By advance appointment only Phifer Pavitt Winery 4660 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4787 tastings by appointment Mon-Sat 11 & 1 Pia Napa Valley 8060 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 738-9328 open daily by appointment 10-4 Pine Ridge 5901 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-9777 open daily 10:30-4:30 PlumpJack Winery 620 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 945-1220 open daily 10-4 POPE VALLEY WINERY
Estabished in 1897. Experience 40 acres of history. Turn left and go back 100 years!

open daily, 11 am to 5 pm 6613 Pope Valley road, Pope Valley 707-965-1246 www.popevalleywinery.com Porter Family Vineyards napa; 707 265-7980 PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) Pride Mountain Wines 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949 PROVENANCE 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 Quintessa 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601 Quixote 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659 RAYMOND VINEYARD 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours RAZI WINERY With a boutique-winery touch, on the Silverado Trail Everything we know is in the bottle. Schedule a tasting daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm 3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley (707) 224-4299 REATA 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 Regusci Winery 5584 Silverado trail, napa; 707 254-0403 Relic St. helena; 707 967-9380 Revana Family 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 Reverie Winery 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800 REYNOLDS FAMILY 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 Rios Wine 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 Ritchie Creek 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661 Road 31 Wine Co napa; 707 649-1200 open daily 9-5 open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10:30-6:30 open by appointment open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10:30-4:30 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-4

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Robert Biale 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555 open by appointment Robert Craig Winery 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 Robert Keenan 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment Robert Mondavi 7801 St. helena hwy 29, oakville; 707 968-2001 open daily 10-5 Robert Sinskey Vnyds 6320 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 open daily 10-4:30 Robinson Family Vnyds 5880 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-8004 open by appointment ROMBAUER VINEYARD 3522 Silverado trail, no, St. helena; 707 963-5170 open daily 10-5 Round Pond Winery 886 rutherford rd, rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 By appointment Rubicon Estates 1991 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 968-1161 open daily 10-5 Rudd Winery 500 oakville cross rd, oakville; 707 944-8577 open tues-Sat by appointment Ruston Family 2798 Spring St, St. helena; 707 967-8025 open by appointment Rustridge Ranch 2910 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9353 open by appointment Rutherford Grove 1673 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-0544 open daily 10-4:30 RUTHERFORD HILL 200 rutherford hill rd, rutherford; 707 963-1871 open daily 10-5 Rutherford Ranch 1680 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 968-3200 open daily 10-4:30 Saddleback Cellars 7802 Money road, oakville; 707 944-1305 open daily by appointment 10-4 Saintsbury 1500 los carneros Ave, napa; 707 252-0592 open Mon-Sat by appointment Salvestrin Vineyard 397 Main Street, St. helena; 707 963-5105 open by appointment Saviez Vineyards 4060 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5889 open by appointment Savour Saint Helena 649 Main St, St. helena; 707 968-5445 open daily 10-8 Sawyer Cellars 8350 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-1980 open by appointment only School House Vineyards 3549 langtry rd, St. helena; 707 963-4240 open by appointment Schramsberg 1400 Schramsberg rd, calistoga; 707 942-2414 open daily by appointment 10-4 Schweiger Vineyards 4015 Spring Mt rd, St. helena; 707 963-4882 open by appointment Sciandri Family 50 Kreuse canyon rd, coombsville/napa; 707 277-4999 x3 open by appointment only Seavey Vineyard 1310 conn Valley rd, St. helena; 707 963-8339 open by appointment SEQUOIA GROVE 8338 St. helena hwy 29, rutherford; 707 944-2945 open daily 10:30-5 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Shafer Vineyards 6154 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2877 open by appointment Sherwin Family 4060 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-1154 open by appointment Signorello Vineyards 4500 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-5990 fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-thu by appointment Silenus Vintners 5225 Solano Ave, napa; 707 299-3930 open by appointment only Silver Oak Cellars 915 oakville crossroad, oakville; 1-800-273-8809 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Silverado Trail Wine Studio 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri & Sat 11-4, thu-tue by appt Silverado Vineyards 6121 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-1770 open daily 10-5 Sky Vineyards 1500 lokoya rd, napa; 707 935-1391 open by appointment Smith Madrone 4022 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-2283 open by appointment Sodaro Estate 24 Blue oak lane, napa; 707 812-4848 open by appointment Somerston Ranch Tasting Room 6490 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-8200 Daily 10am-10pm Somerston Vineyards 3450 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8414 Daily 10-4 Spelletich Cellars 425 gateway rd W, napa; 707 363-5757 open by appointment Spottswoode 1902 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0134 open by appointment Spring Mountain 2805 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 967-4188 open by appointment ST. CLEMENT
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2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-5pm 707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com St. Helena Wine Center 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 St. Helena Winery 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463 ST. SUPRY 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 Stags Leap Wine Cellars 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 Stagecoach Vineyard 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10-4:30 open by appointment

Staglin Family 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477 open by appointment Stags Leap Winery 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441 By advance appointment only Steltzner Vineyards 5998 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-7272 open daily 10:30-4:30 by appt STERLING VINEYARDS 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Mon-fri 10:30-5 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Sat-Sun 10-5 Stoneheath Winery napa; 707 257-0701 open by appointment Stonehedge Winery 1004 clinton St, napa; 707 256-4444 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sat 12-8 Stony Hill Vineyard call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636 open Mon-fri 9-5 by appt only Storybook Mountain 3835 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-5310 open by appointment Sullivan Vineyard 1090 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-9646 open daily 10-5 by appointment SUMMERS ESTATE 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga; 707 942-5508 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Summit Lake 2000 Summit lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 open by appointment SUTTER HOME WINERY 277 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-3104 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Swanson Vineyards 1271 Manley ln, rutherford; 707 967-3500 open by appointment Tallulah Wines 1043 Vallejo St, napa; 707 843-1823 open by appointment Tamber Bey Vnyds 1234 Adams St, St. helena; 707 968-5345 open daily 10-6 TASTE AT OXBOW 708 first Street, napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9 Tasting Room, The at the napa Wine co, 40 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 848-9630 open daily 10-4:30 Taylor Family Vineyards 5991 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-3593 open by appointment Tayson Pierce Estate Wines 699 S. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-9780 By appointment only Teachworth 4451 St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-8432 open by appointment Tedeschi Family Winery 2779 grant St. calistoga; 707 337-5526 tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only Terra Valentine 3787 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-8340 open by appointment The Terraces 1450 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-1707 open by appointment Tofanelli Family 1212 Pine St, calistoga; 707 942-6504 open by appointment only Tom Eddy 3870 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-4267 open by appointment Toolbox Wine Co. 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7 Tournesol Wine napa; 707 287-7557 open by appointment only Trahan Winery 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 11-6 Trefethen Vineyards 1160 oak Knoll Ave, napa; 707 255-7700 open daily 10-4:30 Tres Sabores 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 967-8027 open by appointment Trespass Vineyard 1859 hillview Place, St. helena; 707 963-0804 open by appointment Trinchero Family Estates 3070 n. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 1-800-473-4454 open daily 10-5 Trinitas Cellars at the Meritage resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, napa; 707 251-3012 open daily 11-7 Tristant 1012 Bale ln, calistoga; 707 942-0600 open by appointment Truchard 3234 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 253-7153 open by appointment Tudal Winery 1015 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-3947 open by appointment Tulocay 1426 coombsville rd, napa; 707 255-4064 open by appointment TURNBULL WINE CELLARS 8210 highway 29, oakville; 707 963-5839 open daily 10-5 Twomey Cellars 1183 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 800-505-4850 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Ubuntu Annex tasting room, 1130 Main St, napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, thu-fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-8 by appt Uncorked at Oxbow 605 first St, napa; 707 927-5864 open daily 12-8 Up Valley Vintners 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Sat 11-8, Sun, Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 12-5 V Madrone 3169 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-3573 open by appointment V Wine Cellars 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 open daily 10-7 V. SATTUI WINERY corner hwy 29 & White ln, St. helena; 707 963-7774 open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5) Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Van Der Heyden 4057 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-0130 open daily 10-6 by appointment Varozza Vineyards 514 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0331 open by appointment only Velo Vino pour clif Wines, 709 Main St, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-6 Venge 4708 Silverado trail, napa; 707 942-9100 Wed-Sun by appointment only Verismo Wines 100 rapp ln, napa; 707 944 Wine (9463) open by appointment only Vermeil 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8

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Viader Winery 1120 Deer Park rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110 open by advance appointment Vinoce & Twenty Rows 880 Vallejo Street, napa; 707 265-7750 tue-Sat 11-5, Sun & Mon by appt Vincent Arroyo Winery 2361 greenwood Ave, calistoga; 707 942-6995 open daily 10-4:30 by appointment Vine Cliff Winery 7400 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 open daily 10-5 by appointment Vineyard 29 2929 St helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-9292 open by appointment Vineyard 7 & 8 4028 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963.9425 Mon-fri 10-2 by appointment VinRoc napa; 707 265-0943 open by appointment Vintners Collective 1245 Main St, napa; 707 255-7150 open daily 11-6 Volker Eisele Family 3080 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9485 open by appointment only Volta Wine 3108 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 501-4060 open by appointment only Von Strasser 1510 Diamond Mtn. rd, calistoga; 707 942-0930 open by appointment 10:30-4:30 W. H. Smith 1307 lincoln Avenue, Suite B, calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun, Mon, tue, thu 10-5, fri-Sat 10-6:30 WATERSTONE taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Waugh Cellars napa; 888-883-Wine (9463) open by appointment only Wermuth Winery 3942 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5924 open ralph is there Whetstone Wine Cellars tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 254-0600 open by appointment White Cottage Ranch 555 college Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 open by appointment 10-5 WHITEHALL LANE 1563 St. helena hwy S. (hwy 29), St. helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 open daily 10-5:45 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours White Rock Vineyard napa open by appointment only William Cole Vnyds 2849 Saint helena hwy north, St. helena; 707 963-6100 open by appointment only William Harrison Vnyrds 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open daily 11-5 WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY 1761 Atlas Peak road, napa; 707 265-3024 open daily 10-5 by appt Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs WINE GARAGE 1020 foothill Blvd (hwy 29), calistoga; 707 942-5332 open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30 Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 napa town center, napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-tue 11-7, Wed-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7 Wing Canyon Vineyard 3100 Mt. Veeder rd, napa; 707 265-8798 open by appointment only Witt Estate 1500 Whitehall ln, St. helena; 707 967-8046 open by appointment X Winery 1405 2nd Street, napa; 707 204-9522 open by appointment only Yates Family Vineyard 3104 redwood rd, napa; 707-226-1800 open daily by appointment only Young Ridge Estate 1200 thompson Ave, napa; 707 265-8400 open by appointment only Z-52 Poured at taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9 Zahtila Vineyards 2250 lake county hwy; calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 ZD WINES 8383 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 963-5188 open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Arbios/Praxis Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm Archipel 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Arista Winery 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5 ARMIDA WINERY 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Arnot-Roberts healdsburg; 707 820-1383 open by appointment only Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30 Asti Winery 26150 Asti rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5 Atascadero Creek 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 By appointment only Audelssa Estate Winery 13750 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 933-8514 open daily 11-5 Balletto 5700 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 568-2455 open daily 10-5 B. R. COHN WINERY 15000 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 800-330-4064 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings B Wise Vnyds Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Bartholomew Park 1000 Vineyard ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 open daily 11-4:30 Battaglini Wines 2948 Piner rd, Santa rosa; 707 578-4091 open by appointment only Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves 9711 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-9171 open daily 11-4:30 Benovia Winery 339 hartman rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-4441 open by appointment only Benziger Family Winery 1883 london ranch rd, glen ellen; 707 935-4046 open daily 10-5 Bevan Cellars 3900 Matanzas creek ln, Santa rosa; 707 332-2918 open by appointment only Bluenose Wines Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Bonneau Family carneros Deli, 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 open daily 11-6:30 (5 in winter) Bradford Mountain Poured at cellars of Sonoma, 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Branham Estate Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7 Brutocao Cellars Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Bucklin Old Hill Ranch 8 old hill ranch rd; glen ellen 707 933-1726 By appointment Buena Vista Winery 18000 old Winery rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 open daily 10-5 C. Donatiello healdsburg; 707 431-4442 open by appointment only Camellia Cellars 57 front St., healdsburg; 707 433-1290 open daily 11-6 Captre healdsburg; 707 395-0457 open by appointment only Carol Shelton 3354-B coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 575-3441 open by appt, 11-4 Cass Winery Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 CELLAR DOOR 1395 Broadway, Suite e, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thur-Mon 11-6,tue-Wed 4-6 CELLARS OF SONOMA 133 fourth Street, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Chalk Hill 10300 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 657-4837 open daily 10-4 CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD 483 first St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 open daily 11-6 Chasseur Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 By appointment only fri 10 & 2 Chateau Felice 10603 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY
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A. Rafanelli Winery 4685 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Acorn Winery 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Adobe Road Winery 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 481 1st Street, Sonoma; 707 939-7967 Adrian Fog healdsburg; 707 431-1174 Akoma Zoume 3030 cavedale rd, glen ellen; 707 481-7377 ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Alexander Valley Vineyards 8644 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Amista Vineyards 3320 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Amphora Wines 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-7767 ANABA WINES
Taste award-winning, limited production Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhne-style blends inside the wind powered tasting room, a 100-year-old farmhouse. Or, picnic on the patio overlooking the beautiful Carneros estate vineyards!

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8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood www.chateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572 Christie Vineyards 851 limerick lane, healdsburg; 707 431-0662 By appointment only CHRISTOPHER CREEK 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-8243 open daily 11-5 Picnic Area Clarbec 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 open by appointment only Claypool Cellars 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Ste 111 , Sebastopol; 707 861-9358 Sat-Sun 1-5 or by appt CLINE CELLARS 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 open daily 10-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30 Clouds Rest Vineyards Petuluma; 707 765-0841 open by appointment only Collier Falls Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

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COMPASS Wines Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Copain Wines 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt Corda 845 chileno Valley rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 open by appointment only D & L Carinalli Vineyards 2030 Barlow ln, Sebastopol; 707 827-3826 open by appointment only DArgenzio 1301 clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa rosa; 707 280-4658 open daily 11-5 Dark Horse Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm Dashe Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Da Vero 788 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5 David Coffaro 7485 Dry creek rd, geyserville; 707 433-9715 open daily 11-4 David Noyes Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Davis Family Vnyds 52 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3858 thu-Sun 11-4:30 Deerfield Ranch 10200 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 open daily 10:30-4:30 Dehlinger 4101 Vine hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, fridays only De La Montanya 999 foreman ln., healdsburg; 707 433-3711 open daily 11-4:30, Mon-fri by appt DE LOACH VNYDS 1791 olivet road, Santa rosa; 707 526-9111 open daily 10-5 DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic) 2001 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-2000 open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Deux Amis 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7945 open by appointment only DREYER WINE Poured at Sonoma-enoteca, 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 open daily 11-5:30, tue seasonal Dry Creek Vineyards 3770 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1000 open daily 10:30-4:30 Duchamp Estate 280 chiquita rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6665 open by appointment only Dutch Bill Creek Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only DUTCHER CROSSING 8533 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2700 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Dutton Estate 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Dutton-Goldfield 3100 grevenstein highway north, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 open daily 10-4:30 Edmeades Tasting Room 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 857-1529 open daily 10:30-5:30 Enkidu Wine 8910 Sonoma hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 12-6 Ensuenos Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm Eric K. James 452 first Street e, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Eric Kent Wine Cellars 1014 hopper Ave, #612, Santa rosa ; 707 527-9700 nov 15 -Aug 15 by appt ERIC ROSS 14300 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 939-8525 open daily 11-5 Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Everett Ridge 435 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1637 open daily 10-5 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 open daily 10:30-4:30 Family Wineries Kenwood 9380 Sonoma hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-feb closed tu-We FAVERO VNYDS 3939 lovall Valley rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 open by appointment only Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal FERRARI CARANO
VINEYARDS AND WINERY Taste World-Class Wines Stroll Acres of Lush Gardens Tours and Private Tastings by Appointment 2 for 1 Classic Wines Tasting with this ad 8761 Dry creek road, healdsburg ferrari-carano.com 707-433-6700

FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD 113 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 431-2222 tue-Sun 11-6 Field Stone Winery 10075 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7266 open daily 10-5 Flowers Vineyard & Winery 28500 Seaview rd, cazadero; 707 847-3661 open by appointment Folk Machine Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7 Foppiano Vineyards 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 11-6 Forchini Vineyards 5141 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8886 fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-thur by appt Forth Vnyds Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 FOYT FAMILY WINES poured at Meadowcroft Wines, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 11-6 Francis Ford Coppola 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1462 open daily 11-6 Freeman Winery 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 415 831-4756 open by appointment only

Freestone Vineyards 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 Win: thu-Mon 11-5, Sum: daily 11-5 Friendly Dog Winery 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5 Frick 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri) FRITZ WINERY 24691 Dutcher creek rd, cloverdale; 707 894-3389 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Garden Creek Ranch 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345 open by appointment only Gary Farrell Wines 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30 Geyser Peak Winery At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS 23555 hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gofessel Vineyards 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 open by appointment only Gpfrich 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645 open by appointment Gourmet Au Bay 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7 Graton Ridge 3541 gravenstein hwy 116 n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30 GRIEVE FAMILY Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Gundlach Bundschu 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma open daily 11-4:30 Gustafson Family 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt Hanna Winery 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4 5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4 Hanzell Vineyards 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma, cA 95476 Ph: 707 996-3860 open by appointment only Hartford Family Winery 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-1756 open daily 10-4:30 Harts Desire Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 Harvest Moon Estate 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10-5 Hauck Cellars 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 open thu-Mon 11:30-5, fri & Sat till 7 Hawkes Wine 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 thu-Mon 10-5 Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 thu-Mon 12-6 Hawley Wines 36 north Street, healdsburg; 707 473-9500 open daily 11-6 Haywood Winery 18000 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 939-5020 open by appointment only 26 east napa St, Ste c; 707 933-3001 open daily 11-6 Heintz Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only Highway 12 Winery 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30 HKG ESTATE WINES 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6 Hobo Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7 Holdredge 51 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt Homewood Winery 23120 Burndale rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 open daily 10-4 Hook and Ladder 2134 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-2255 open daily 10-4:30 HOP KILN WINERY 6050 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6491 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings IL CUORE Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Imagery Estate 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30 Inman Family 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 395-0689 fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt. Inspiration Vnyds & Winery 3360e coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30 In Vino Veritas 118 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0307 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-8 Iron Horse 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-4:30 J Keverson Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 J Lynne Wines Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends J Rickards Winery 24505 chianti rd, cloverdale; 707 758-3441 tue-Sat 11-4 J Vineyard & Winery 11447 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-3646 open daily 11-5 JACUZZI VINEYARDS 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 open daily 10-5:30 JCB Tasting Room & Wine Bar 320 center St, healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5:30, thu-Sat 10:30-9 Johnsons Alexander Valley Wines 8333 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2319 open daily 11-5 John Tyler Wines 4375 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0123 open by appointment only Jordan 1474 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-5250 open by appointment only Joseph Swan Winery 2916 laguna rd, forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Kachina 4551 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 332-7917 open by appointment only

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Kamen Estate 21692 8th Street e, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 open by appointment only Kastania Vineyards 4415 Kastania rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 KAZ WINERY 233 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 fri-Mon 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours Keating 23564 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 939-6510 open daily 10-5 Keller Estate 5875 lakeville hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 thu-Sun 11- 4:30 KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR 5007 fulton rd, fulton; 707 571-8100 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM 337 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-7102 open daily 10-5 Children & Pets OK Kenwood Vineyards 9592 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 open daily 10-4:30 Kokomo 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0200 open daily 11-4:30 Korbel Chmpgne Clrs 13250 river rd, guerneville; 707 824-7000 open daily 10-5 Krutz Family Cellars 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 open by appointment only Kunde 9825 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 open daily 10:30-4 La Crema 235 healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, healdsburg; 707 431-9400 open daily 10:30-5:30 Lago di Merlo at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Lake Sonoma Winery 340 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-2999 open daily 10-4:30 Lambert Bridge 4085 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9600 open daily 10:30-4:30 Lancaster Estate 15001 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 open by appointment only Landmark 101 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 open daily 10-4:30 Larson Family 23355 Millerick rd, Sonoma; 707-938-3031 open daily 10-5 Laurel Glen Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm, tue by appt LEDSON WINERY 7335 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Leonhardt Vnyds 8500 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 352 262-0963 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt Limerick Lane Vineyards 1023 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-9211 open daily 10-5 Little Vineyards Family Winery 15188 Sonoma hwy, glen ellen; 707 996-2750 thu-Mon 11-4:30 Littorai Wines 788 gold ridge rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 open by appointment only Locals Tasting Room corner of geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707-857-4900 open daily 11-6 Longboard Vineyards 5 fitch St, healdsburg; 707 433-3473 open daily 11-6 LOXTON CELLARS 11466 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 935-7221 open daily 11-5 by appt Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Lynmar Estate 3909 frei rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 open daily 11-4 MacLeod Family Vnyd Kenwood; 707 833-4312 open by appointment only MacPhail Family 851 Magnolisa Dr, healdsburg; 707 433-4780 open by appointment only Macrae Family at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 MacRostie Winery 21481 eighth St e, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment MADRONE RIDGE WINERY Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30 MANZANITA CREEK 1441 A&B grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-4052 fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-thur by appt Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Marimar Estate 11400 graton road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 open daily 11-4 Martinelli Vineyards 3360 river rd, fulton; 707 525-0570 open daily 10-5 MARTIN RAY 2191 laguna road, Santa rosa; 707 823-2404 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Martorana Family Winery 5956 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1909 open by appointment only Matanzas Creek Winery 6097 Bennett Valley rd, Santa rosa; 707 528-6464 open daily 10-4:30 MATRIX 3291 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1911 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery 2859 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-0804 open daily 10-5 MAYO FAMILY 13101 Arnold Drive @ highway 12, glen ellen; 707 938-9401 open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY at the cellar Door, 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6 MAZZOCCO SONOMA 1400 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8159 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

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Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that features a festival of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.

open Daily 11-6 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. 707-934-4090 Medlock Ames 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8845 open daily 10-5 Meeker Vineyards 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6 Mercury Winery 21015 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-6 Merriam Vnyds 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5 Merry Edwards 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended Michel-Schlumberger 4155 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427 open by appointment only Mietz Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Daily 10:30-4:30 Mill Creek Vineyards 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5 MoniClaire Vineyards 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320 open by appointment only Montemaggiore 2355 West Dry creek r rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499 open by appointment only MOONDANCE CELLARS
Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery. Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)

Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday 707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome MOSHIN VINEYARDS 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30 Mountain Terraces 707 481-7377 open by appointment only Mounts Family 3901 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148 open by appointment only Mueller 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Mon 11-4 Murphy-Goode 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30 Muscardini Cellars 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6 Mutt Lynch Winery 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180 open by appointment only Nalle 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5 & by appt Nicholson Ranch 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6 Novy Family 980 Airway ct, Ste c, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3 Occidental Road Cellars 2064 gravenstein hwy, north, Bldg 7; 707 874-9401 open Sat 1-4 Old World Winery 850 river rd, fulton; 707 578-3148 open by appointment only Optima Winery 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222 open by appointment only Orchard Station Winery 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5 Paint Horse 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 open by appointment only Palmeri Poured at terroirs Artisan Wines, 21001 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Papapietro Perry 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0422 open daily 11-4:30 PARADISE RIDGE WINERY 4545 thomas lake harris Dr, Santa rosa; 707 528-Wine open daily 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM 8860 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open daily 11-6 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Parmelee Hill 1695 Sperring rd, Sonoma; 707 933-8905 open by appointment only Passalacqua Vnyds 3805 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 877-825-5547 open daily 11-5 Pasterick Vnyd 3491 West Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4655 open by appointment only Pastori Winery 23189 geyserville Ave, cloverdale; 707 857-3418 open by appointment only Paul Hobbs Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 open by appointment only Pedroncelli Vineyards 1220 canyon rd, geyserville; 707 857-3531 open daily 10-4:30 Pellegrini Family 4055 West olivet rd, Santa rosa; 800-891-0244 open daily 10:30-4:30 Pendleton Estate 35100 hwy 128, cloverdale; 707 894-3732 open by appointment only Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Peters Family 2064 hwy. 116 no, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 open by appointment only Peterson 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707-431-7568 fri-Mon 11-4:30 Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6

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Petroni Vineyards 990 cavedale road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 open by appointment Pezzi King Vnyds old roma Station, 412 hudson St , healdsburg; 707 431-9388 open by appointment only Philip Staley at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Portalupi 107 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0960 open daily 10:30-7 Porter Creek 8735 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6321 open daily 10:30-4:30 Preston of Dry Creek 9282 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-3372 open daily 11-4:30 Quivira Vineyards 4900 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8333 open daily 11-5 R2 Wine Co 654 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 933-1330 open daily 11-6 Ramazzotti Wines Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Rams Gate 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 721-8700 thur-Mon 10-6 Ravenswood 18701 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 open daily 10-4:30 Raymond Burr 8339 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4365 open daily 11-5 Red Car Wine Co 8400 graton rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-8500x107 open daily 10-4:30 RH Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Richardson Winery at the cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs 650 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7721 open daily 11-4; Summer fri-Sun till 5 River Road Vnyds 5220 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 open by appointment only Roadhouse Winery 107B W. north Street, healdsburg; 707 922-6362 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-7 Robert Hunter at the cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 15655 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 328-0173 open by appointment only Robert Rue Vnyd 1406 Wood rd, fulton; 707 578-1601 fri-Sun 10-5, thu-Mon by appt Robert Young Estate 4960 red Winery rd, geyserville; 707 431-4811 open daily 10-4:30 Robledo Family Winery 21901 Bonness rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 by appt Roche 122 West Spain St, Sonoma open daily 11-6 Rochioli 6192 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2305 thu-Mon 11-4, tue-Wed by appt Rocking Z Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS 11455 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK open daily 10-5 Roessler 380 first St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 open daily 11-6 Route 128 Winery 21079 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 696-0004 thur-Sun 11-6 Rued 3863 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1569 open daily 11-4:30 Russian Hill Estate 4525 Slusser rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 open daily 10-4 Russian River Vineyards 5700 gravenstein hwy n, forestville; 707 887-3344 open daily 11-5 Sable Ridge Winery 6320 Jamison rd; Santa rosa; 707 542-3138 open by appointment only Saini Vineyards 918 ridge View Dr; healdsburg; 707 799-0272 open by appointment only Sapphire Hill 55 front Street, healdsburg; 707 431-1888 thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Saracina/Atrea Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm SAUSAL WINERY 7370 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2285 open daily 10-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Sbragia Family 9990 Dry creek road, geyserville; 707 473-2992 open daily 11-5 SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE 602 Bonneau road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area Scribe Winery 2300 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 939-1858 By appointment SEABISCUIT RANCH Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS 389 fourth St. east, Sonoma; 707 933-3226 open daily 11-5 Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed Seghesio Winery 14730 grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-3579 open daily 105 Selby Winery 215 center St, healdsburg; 707 431-1288 open daily 11-5 Shane Wine Cellars novato; 415 342-7926 By appointment Sheldon 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 thu 4-8 or by appt Siduri Wines 981 Airway court, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Silver Oak Cellars 24625 chianti road, geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt Simi Winery 16275 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-3232 open daily 10-5 Skewis Wines 57 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-2160 fri-Mon 11-4 SL Cellars Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 SODA ROCK WINERY 8015 highway 128, healdsburg; 707 433-3303 open daily 11-5 Sojourn Cellars 141 e. napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Daily 10-5 by appointment Sonoma-Cutrer 4401 Slusser rd, Windsor, 707 237-3489 Appointments recommended, thu-Mon 10-4 SONOMA ENOTECA 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue hours seasonal Sonoma Valley Portworks 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5 Souverain At historic Asti, 26150 Asti Post office rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5 Spann Vineyards 111A east napa Street , Sonoma; 707 933-8343 Daily 12-6 ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS 100 Pythian rd, Santa rosa; 888-675-Wine open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours St. Helena Road Winery 6995 St. helena road; Santa rosa; 707 538-8674 open daily 9-5 by appointment Staley Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Starlite Vineyards 5511 highway 128, geyserville; 707 431-1102 Sat & Sun 11-5 or by appt Stephen & Walker 243 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8749 open daily 11-7 Stone Edge Farm Sonoma; 707 935-6520 open by appointment only Stonestreet Alexander Mtn 7111 highway 128; 707 473-3333; healdsburg fri-Mon 11-4:30 or by appt Stryker Sonoma 5110 highway 128; geyserville; 707 433-1944 open daily 10:30-5 Stuhlmuller 4951 West Soda rock ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7745 fri-Mon 10-4:30, appts recommended Sunc Winery 1839 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-9463 open daily 10:30-5 Taft Street Winery 2030 Barlow lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-fri 11-4 Talty 7127 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8438 open by appointment only Tara Bella 3701 Viking rd, Santa rosa; 707 544-9049 open by appointment only Teira Wines Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Teldeschi Winery 3555 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5 Terroirs Artisan Wines 21001 geyserville Ave, Ste 101, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Thomas George Estates 8075 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8031 open daily 11-5 Three Alarm Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8, later on weekends Thumbprint Cellars 102 Matheson, healdsburg; 707 433-2393 open daily 11-6. fri & Sat 11-7 Tin Barn 21692 eighth St e. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 fri-Mon 12-5 Toad Hollow 409A healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8667 open daily 10:30-5:30 TOPEL
Exquisite wines handcrafted from grapes grown to exacting organic and biodynamic standards
MARK AND DONNIS TOPEL, WINEMAKERS/PROPRIETORS

Visit the tasting room, located just steps off Healdsburg Plaza.

open Daily 11-7 125 Matheson Street, healdsburg (707) 433-4116 TRENTADUE 19170 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 433-3104 open daily 10-5 Tres Hermanas Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Trione Winery 19550 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 814-8100 thur-Sun 10-5 Truett Hurst 5610 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-9545 open daily 11-5 Twomey Cellars 3000 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Ty Caton Vineyards 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6 Unti Vineyards 4202 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5590 open by appointment only UPTick Vineyards 9050 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 837-5830 tue-Sun 11-6, Mon by appt Valley of the Moon 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 707 996-6941 open daily 10-4:30 Vrit 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800 273-0177 open by appointment only VIANSA WINERY 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 open daily 10-5 Vintners Signatures 4001 highway 128, geyserville; 707 857-3300 open daily 10:30-5 VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room or through our Wine Club Enoteca. We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.

9077 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood open Daily 10am-5pm 707-833-2300 www.vjbcellars.com VML Russian River Winery 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-4404 Wattle Creek Winery 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166 open daily 11-5 open by appointment only

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Wellington Vineyards 11600 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 939-0708 open daily 11-5 Westwood Winery 11 e. napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Mon-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 White Oak Vineyards 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5 Williamson 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7 Williams Selyem 7227 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6425 open by appointment only WILSON 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wind Gap Wines forestville; 707 235-4938 open by appointment only Windsor Oaks Vineyards 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 open by appointment only Windsor Vineyards at Vintage Wine estates, 308B center St, healdsburg; 707 921-2893 open daily 11-7 Wine Tree Farm Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Woodenhead 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30 XYZin Poured at geyser Peak, 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5 Yoakim Bridge 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511 fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Zichichi Family 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30 GUGLIELMO WINERY
With three generations of grape growing and wine making, we continue to produce a family of award-winning wines.

Daily 10-5, closed major holidays 1480 east Main Avenue, Morgan hill 408-779-2145 guglielmowinery.com Hallcrest Vineyards 379 felton empire rd, felton; 831 335-4441 open daily 12-5 Heart o the Mountain 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 open by appointment only Hecker Pass Winery 4605 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-8755 open daily 9-5 Hillcrest Terrace 429B ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-1500 Sat-Sun 12-5 & by appointment Hunter Hill 7099 glen haven rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE 1000 lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 open daily 10-5 Jason-Stephens 11775 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 846-8463 thur-Mon 12-5 Kirigin Cellars 11550 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 847-8827 open daily 10-5 Kings Mountain 187 Kings Mountain road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 open by appointment only La Honda 2645 fair oaks Ave, redwood city; 650 366-4104 open by appointment only La Nebbia 12341 San Mateo road, half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 open daily 10-5 Lal Vineyards 300 Maranatha Drive, hollister; 831 636-1023 open daily 11-5 LOMA PRIETA WINERY 26985 loma Prieta Way, los gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Martin Ranch 6675 redwood retreat road, gilroy; 408 842-9197 open third weekend of each month 12-4 Michael Martella 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 open by appointment only MJA VINEYARDS 328A ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 open daily 12-6 MJA VINEYARDS 24900 highland Way, los gatos; 408 353-6000 thur-Sun 11-5 Morgan Hill Cellars 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan hill; 408 779-7389 tue-Sun 10-5 Mountain Winery 14831 Pierce road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 fri-Sun 12-5 Muccigrosso 21450 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-0821 open by appointment only Muns Vineyard los gatos; 408 515-2663 open by appointment only Naumann Vnyds 16505 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Nicholson Vnyds 2800 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Sat 12-4 Odonata 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5 Organic Wine Works 379 felton empire rd, felton; 800-oWW-Wine open daily 12-5 Osocalis 5579 old San Jose rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 open by appointment only P&M Staiger Vineyard 1300 hopkins gulch rd, Boulder creek; 831 338-0172 open by appointment only Pietra Santa 10034 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only Pelican Ranch 100 Kennedy Drive, #102, capitola; 831 426-6911 fri-Sun 12-5 Picchetti Winery 13100 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 741-1310 open daily 11-5 Pinder 165 cristich lane, campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4 or by appointment Pleasant Valley 600 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-oct, Sat 12-4 or by appointment POETIC CELLARS 5000 rodeo gulch road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Rapazzini Winery 4350 S. Monterey hwy, gilroy; 408 842-5649 open daily 10-5 Regale Winery 24040 Summit road, los gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5 Ridge Vineyards 17100 Montebello road, cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 River Run 65 rogge lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 open by appointment only Roudon -Smith 2364 Bean creek rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5 Sarahs Vineyard 4005 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-1947 open daily 11-5 Satori Cellars 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds 23600 congress Springs rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 open daily 11-5 Silver Mountain off old San Jose-Soquel rd Miller cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-5 Silver Mountain 402 ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa cruz; 831 466-0559 thu-Sun 12-5 Solis 3920 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-6306 open daily 12-5 Sones Cellars 334 B ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 420-1552 fri-Sun 12-5 Soquel Vineyards 8063 glen haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4 Storrs Winery 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa cruz; 831 458-5030 open daily 12-5

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Ahlgren Vineyard 20320 hwy 9, Boulder creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery 420 hames road, corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Aptos Creek 520 nisene Meadws ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 open by appointment only Armida Winery 103 Stockton Avenue, capitola; 831 462-1065 Sat-Sun 11-6, M-f 12-6 Bargetto Winery 3535 n. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 open daily 12-5 Beauregard 10 Pine flat road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-Wine open daily 11-5 Big Basin 830 Memory lane, Boulder creek; 831 621-8028 open by appointment only Big Basin Tasting Room 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 408 564-7346 Mon-thu 11-5, fri-Sat 11-7 Black Ridge 18550 Black rd, los gatos; 408 399-6396 open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment Bonny Doon Vineyard 328 ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 888 819-6789 open daily 12-5, summer till 6 Bruzzone 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 open by appointment only BURRELL SCHOOL 24060 Summit rd, los gatos; 408 353-6290 open thu-Sun 11-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Byington Winery 21850 Bear creek road, los gatos; 408 354-1111 tue-Sun 11-5 Calera 11300 cienega road, hollister; 831 637-9170 open daily 11-4:30 Casa De Fruta 6680 Pacheco Pass hwy, hollister; 800 543-1702 open daily 9-6 Castillos Hillside Shire 2215 liberta Drive, Morgan hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Cava Wine Bar 115 San Jose Ave, capitola; 831 476-2282 tue-thu 4-12, fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 3-9 Chaine dOr 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 open by appointment only Cinnabar 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 867-1012 open daily 11-5 Clos LaChance 1 hummingbird ln, San Martin; 800 itS-Wine open daily 11-5 Clos Tita 4 Kendall lane, Santa cruz; 831 439-9235 open by appointment only Cooper-Garrod 22645 garrod rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Copious Winery 427 Swift Street, A, Santa cruz; 831 425-Wine fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 12-6 Creekview Vineyards 12467 creekview ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 3rd weekend 11-5 Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-Wine Wed-Sun 11-5 David Bruce Winery 21439 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 DeRose Vineyards 9970 cienega Valley road, hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Domenico Wines 1697 industrial rd, San carlos; 650 593-2335 open daily 12-5 Enz 1781 limekiln road, hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only Equinox 427-c Swift St, Santa cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 fri-Sun 12-5 Fernwood Cellars 7137 redwood retreat, gilroy; 408 848-0611 3rd weekend of the month, 12-5 Fleming Jenkins Vnys & Winery 45 W. Main St, los gatos; 408 358-4949 tue-Sun 12-6 Flint Wine Cellars 13160 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-8986 open by appointment only Fortino Winery 4525 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-3305 tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Guerra Cellars 500 John Smith rd, hollister; 831 902-5354 Weekends July thru Sept

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Summerayne limekiln road, hollister; 831 902-5638 open by appointment only Sycamore Creek 12775 Uvas road, Morgan hill; 408 779-4738 thu, fri, Mon 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 Team Zin 830-3 Jury court, San Jose; 408 445-2508 1st Sun of the month Testarossa Vineyards 300-A college Ave, los gatos; 408 354-6150 open daily 11-5 Thomas Fogarty Winery 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5 Thomas Kruse Winery 3200 Dryden Ave, gilroy; 408 842-7016 tue-Sun 12-5 Travieso Winery 165 cristich lane, #f, campbell; 650 248-5641 Saturdays 11-4 & by appt, 3rd Sat 11-5 Trout Gulch 414 Avalon St, Santa cruz; 831 471-2705 open by appointment only Villa del Monte Winery 23076 Summit rd, los gatos; 888 788-4583 open one weekend/month or by appt Vinocruz Abbott Square on cooper Street, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-thu 11-7, fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6 VINE HILL 2300 Jarvis road, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events Vino Prima 55 Municipal Wharf, Santa cruz; 831 426-0750 Mon-tue 2-8, Wed-fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8 Vino Tabi 334c ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426 1809 Sat-thu 12-6, fri 12-9 Windy Oaks Estate 550 hazel Dell rd, corralitos; 831 786-9463 Sat, Apr-oct 12-5 & by appointment Woodside Vineyards 340 Kings Mountain rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 open by appointment only Zayante Vineyards 420 old Mount rd; felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment CARMEL VALLEY Bernardus 5 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen 24 West carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 open daily 11-5 Bot Vineyards 7156 carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 open daily 12-5 Carmel Hills 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 659-0750 thur-tue 12-6 Caraccioli Cellars Dolores, between ocean & 7th; carmel; 831 622-7722 Mon-thu 2-8, fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 carmel Valley road, carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Chateau Sinnet 13746 center Street, carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 open daily 12-6 Chock Rock Vnyd 1 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 659-7625 open daily 12-5 Cima Collina San carlos, between ocean & 7th, carmel; 831 620-0645 thur-Mon 11- 6 Galante Vineyards Dolores, between ocean & 7th; carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-fri 1-6, Sat 12-6 Georis Winery 4 Pilot road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Mon-thu 11-4:30, fri-Sun 11-6 Heller Estate Organic Vineyards 69 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 open daily 11-6 Joullian Vineyards 2 Village Drive Suite A, carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 open daily 11-5 Joyce Vineyards 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 fri-Sun 11-5 TASTE MORGAN Featuring the Wines of Morgan Winery and Lee Family Farm in the crossroads Shopping Village, rio road at highway 1 / carmel open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (831) 626-3700 / morganwinery.com Otter Cove Wines 9 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Mon-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6 Parsonage Village Vineyard 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 open daily 11-5 Robert Talbott Vineyards 53 West carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 open daily 11-5 Tudor Wines - in Andre Bouchee, Between ocean & 7th, carmel by the Sea; 831-224-2116 fri-Sun 12-5 Wrath Wines carmel Plaza, corner of ocean Ave. and Mission St; 831 678-2212 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 MONTEREY WINERIES A Taste of Monterey 700 cannery row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 open daily 10-6 Bargetto Winery 700 cannery row Suite g, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Mon-fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 11-6:30 Baywood Cellars 381 cannery row Suite c, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5 Chateau Sinnet 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 open by appointment only Figge Cellars 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-fri by appointment only McIntyre Vineyards in hyatt regency, 1 old golf course rd, Monterey; 831 649-9463 Mon-Wed 9-6, thu-Sun 8-8 Pierce Ranch 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 thu-Mon 11-6:30 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 cannery row, Monterey; 831-656-9463 open daily 11-8 Ventana Vineyards 2999 Monterey-Salinas hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 open daily 11-5 Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 open daily 10-6 SALINAS VALLEY A Taste of Monterey 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Wed 11-5, thur-Sat 11-6 Boekenoogen Santa lucia highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 open by appointment only De Tierra 740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 open by appointment only HAHN SLH ESTATES 37700 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-fri 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5 Hammond Vnyds 655 river road, Salinas; 831 455-8173 Sat-Sun 11-5 Manzoni Estate 30981 river road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5 Marilyn Remark 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5 Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat 45803 Arroyo Seco rd,greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appt only Paraiso Vineyards 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 11-4 Pessagno Winery 1645 river road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 11-5 Ray Franscioni 132720 river road; gonzales; 831 455-1096 open by appointment only Robert Talbott Vineyards 1380 river road, Salinas; 831 675-0942 fri-Sun 11-5 Scheid Vineyards 1972 hobson Avenue, greenfield; 831 386-0316 open daily 11-5 Sycamore Cellars 45185 Arroyo Seco road, greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5 Ventana Vineyards 38740 los coches road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most holidays 11-5 Wrath Wines 35801 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 thu-Mon 11-4:30

LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Albertina Wine Cellars 4601 road 110, hopland; 707 744-1475 open by appointment Barra of Mendocino 7051 n. State Street, redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 open daily 10-5 Beaver Creek Vnyds 22000 hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 open daily11-8 Bell Hill Vineyards 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7 Brassfield Estate 10915 high Valley rd, clearlake oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter Breggo Cellars 11001 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 open daily 11-5 Brutocao Cellars 7000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 open daily 10-5 Brutocao Cellars 13500 hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1664 open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 campovida -; 707 744-8797 open daily 10-5, Ceago Vinegarden 5115 e. hwy 20, nice; 707 274-1462 open daily 10-5 Cesar Toxqui Cellars 821 n. Bush St, Ukiah; 707 462-1054 Wed-Sun 11-5:30 Chiarito Vineyards 2651 Mill creek rd, Ukiah; 707 462-7146 open by appointment only Claudia Springs 1810 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5 Cougars Leap 9300 Seigler Springs rd. n., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-oct, fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Demuth Winery 16125 Deer Meadows rd, Booneville; 707 895-3729 open by appointment Dogwood Cellars 13500 hwy 101, Ste h, hopland; 707 743-0301 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri by appt Drew Family 9000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 877-1771 thu-Mon 11-5 Duncan Peak Vineyards 14500 Mtn. house road, hopland; 707 744-1493 open by appointment Dunwood Vineyards 2399 n. State St, Ukiah; 707 462-2985 open by appointment Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 open by appointment Elke Vineyards 12351 hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 fri-Mon 11-5 Esterlina 1200 holmes ranch road, Philo; 707 895-2920 open by appointment only Foursight Wines 14475 highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 fri-Mon 10-4:30 Frey 14000 tomki rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-fri 10-5, by appointment Germain-Robin P. o. Box 1059, Ukiah; 707 462-0314 open by appointment only Mon-frid Giuseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds 401 School Way, redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 open by appointment only Goldeneye Winery 9200 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 open daily 11-4 Graziano Family of Wines 13251 S.hwy 101; Suite 3, hopland; 707 744-8466 open daily 10-5 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards 5501 hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 open daily 10-5 Gregory Graham Wines 13633 Point lakeview road, lower lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 11-5 Handley Cellars 3151 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3876 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Harmonique Wines 1810 hwy 128, near mile marker 16, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5 Hawk and Horse 13048 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-0910 open by appointment only High Valley Estate Vnyds 13151 e. State highway 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9400 tue-Sat 11-5 Husch Vineyards 4400 hwy 128, Philo; 1-800-544-8724 open daily 10-5

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JAXON KEYS 10400 S. hwy 101, hopland; 877-462-0666 open daily 10-5 Jeriko Estate 12141 hewlitt & Sturtevant rd, hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Jim Ball Vineyards 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 open daily 11-5 Kelseyville Wine Co. 5627 gaddy lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appointment Lake Country Wine Studio 9505 Main St, #1, Upper lake; 707 275-8030 thu-Sun, Sum 1-7, Win 12-6 Langtry Estate 21000 Butts canyon rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 open daily 11-5 Lazy Creek Vineyards 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 fri-Mon 10:30-4:30 Le Vin Winery 33151 hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 open by appointment only Londer Vineyards 14051 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9001 thu-Mon 11-5 Manoir Girard Cellars 12601 ell river rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 Wine (9463) open by appointment only Maple Creek Winery 20799 hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 open daily 10:30-5 Mariah Vineyards 33525 Mountain View rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 open by appointment Mast Vnyd & Winery 1301 reeves canyon rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5466 open by appointment McDowell Valley 13380 S. hwy 101, hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 McFadden Vineyard 13275 S. hwy 101 Suite #5, hopland; 707 744-8463 open daily 10-5 McNab Ridge Winery 13441 S. hwy 101; hopland; 707 744-1986 open daily 10-5 Meyer Family Cellars 19750 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 open daily 10-5 Milano Family Winery 14594 S. hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1396 open daily10-5 Moore Family Winery 11990 Bottle rock road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 fri - Sun 11-5 Mt. Konocti Growers Winery 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 open by appointment Navarro Vineyards 5601 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 open daily 10-5 Nelson Family 550 nelson ranch road; Ukiah open daily 10-5 Noggle Vnyds & Winery 700 old long Valley road, clearlake oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Oster 13501 tomki road, redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 open by appointment Pacific Star 33000 north highway 1, fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 open daily 11-5 Parducci Wine Cellars 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Paul Dolan Vnyds 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Phillips Hill Estates 8627 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 open daily 11-5 Philo Ridge 14125 hwy 128, Philo; 707 489-2303 Sat-Sun by appointment Ployez Winery 11171 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-2106 open daily 11-5 Rivino 4101 cox Schrader rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 tue-Sun 1-5 Robledo 2040 Soda Bay rd, lakeport; 707 263-0100 fri-Sun 10-5 Roederer Estate 4501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 open daily 11-5 Rosa DOro 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Wed-Sun 11-5 Rosati Family Wines 21500 South highway 101, hopland; 707 894-3683 open daily 10-5 Saracina Vineyards 11684 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1671 open daily 11-5 Scharffenberger Cellars 8501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 open daily 11-5 Shannon Ridge 12599 e. hwy 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5 Shed Horn Cellars 21108 calistoga St, Middletown; 707 291-3629 thu-Sat 11-5 or by appt Silversmith Vnyds 3700 A rd J, redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun, 11-5 or by appointment SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar 13420 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-8375 open daily 11-5 Six Sigma Ranch and Winery 13372 Spruce grove road, lower lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30 Sketchbook Wines 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Snows Lake Vnyd lower lake; 707 994-9444 open by appointment Sol Rouge P.o. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 open by appointment Standish Wine Co. 5101 hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5 Steele Wines 4350 thomas Drive, at hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5 Terra Svia 14160 Mountain house rd, hopland; 707 744-1114 tue-Sun 10-5 Terrill Cellars 16175 Main Street, lower lake; 707 252-8444 Wed, fri-Sun 11-5 Testa Vineyards 6400 north State Street, calpella; 707 485-7051 open by appointment Toulouse Vineyards 8001 hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo open daily 11-5 Tulip Hill Winery 4900 Bartlett Springs rd, nice; 707 274-9373 open daily 10-5 Villa La Brenta 1780 highway 53, clearlake; 707 994-4000 tue-Sun 10-5 Vin de Tevis 51161 covelo rd, Dos rios; 707 983-8433 open by appointment only Weibel Winery 13275 So hwy 101, Ste 1, hopland; 707 744-2200 open Daily 10-5 Whaler Vineyards 6200 e Side capella rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 open by appointment only Wildhurst Vineyards 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 open daily 10-5 Yorkville Cellars 25701 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6 ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM 14077 hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 open Daily 10-5

SUISUN VALLEY
Blacksmith Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Blue Victorian Vineyards 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 King Andrews Vnyd poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Ledgewood Creek Winery 4589 Abernathy road, Suisun city; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5 Mangels Vineyards poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Tenbrink Vineyards 4185 chadbourne road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 open by appointment only Rock Creek Vineyard 4610 green Valley rd, green Valley; 707 864-2471 open by appointment only Suisun Valley Wine Coop 4495 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 thu-Sun 12-5 Sunset Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Vezer Family Tasting Rm 2522 Suite V Mankas corner road, fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6 Vezer Family Private Ranch 707 422-8025 tours & tasting by appointment only Winterhawk Winery poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Wooden Valley Winery 4756 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 11-5

YOLO COUNTY
Berryessa Gap 27260 hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 tue-fri 12-4 or by appointment Berryessa Gap 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 thurs 4:30-8:30, fri 12-8:30, Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4 Bogle Vineyards 37783 county rd, clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 10California Cellars 15511 isleton road, isleton; 916 777-5747 open by appointment only Capay Valley Vineyards 13757 hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 open Sat-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by appointment Carvalho Family poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Heringer Estates poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1227 thu-Sun 11-5 Purple Pearl Vineyards 9177 currey rd, Dixon; 707 693-1607 thu-Sun 12-5 River Grove Winery 52183 clarksburg rd, clarksburg; 916 744-9000 open by appointment only Rominger West 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-6 Scribner Bend Vnyds 9051 river rd, Sacramento; 916 7441803 fri-Sun 11-4:30 Six Hands Winery 13783 isleton rd, Walnut grove; 916 776-2053 open by appointment only Solomon Wine Co. poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744 1131 fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Three Wine Company poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 707 933-9752 fri-Sun 11-5 Todd Taylor Wines poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Sat & Sun 11-5 Turkovich Family Wines 304 railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 thu 12-6, fri & Sat 12-9,Sun 12-5 Wilson Vineyards clarksburg; 916 744-1456 open by appointment only

BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
Bent Creek Winery 5455 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-6320 Big White House 6800 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1976 Bodegas Aguirre 8580 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-0554 Cedar Mountain 7000 tesla rd, livermore; 925 373-6636 Charles R Vnyds 8195 crane ridge rd, livermore; 925 454-3040 Chouinard Vnyds 33853 Palomares rd, castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Concannon 4590 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2505 Crooked Vine 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Cuda Ridge Wines 5385 east Ave, livermore; 510 304-0914 Dashe Cellars 55 4th St, oakland; 510 452-1800 Eagle Ridge Vineyard 10017 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-3375 Eckert Estate 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494 fri-Sun 12-4:30 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Sat-Sun 12-4 Sat-Sun 12-4 fri-Sun 12-4:30 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays) open daily 11-4:30 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment

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el Sol 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5 Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Fenestra Winery 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5 Garr Vineyard & Winery 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Hidden Creek 5937 graham ct, Suite B, livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 John Christopher 25 So. livermore Ave, Ste 103, livermore; 925-456-Wine thu-Sun 12-6 La Rochelle 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6442 open daily 12-4:30 Las Positas Vineyards 1828 Wetmore rd, livermore; 925 449-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5 Lavish Laines Winery tasted at good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, livermore; 925 321-0373 Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 Les Chenes 5562 Victoria lane, livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Little Valley Winery 739 Main St, Pleasanton thu-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Livermore Valley Cellars 2838 cellars Dr, livermore; 925 454-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5 LONGEVITY WINES 2271 South Vasco rd. livermore, 925-443-Wine fri-Sat-Sun 12-5 Marr Cellars poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 McGRAIL VINEYARDS 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214 fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment Miramont Estate poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Mitchell Katz Winery 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 thu-Sun 12-5 Muriettas Well 3005 Mines rd; livermore; 925 456-2390 May-oct open daily 11-4:30, nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 NOTTINGHAM CELLARS 2245 South Vasco rd, livermore; 925 294-8647 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 OCCASIO 2245B South Vasco road, livermore; 925 371-1987 fri-Sun 12 to 5 Page Mill 1960 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 fri-Sunday & by appointment Red Feather 5700 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4 Retzlaff Vineyards 1356 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 447-8941 tue-fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Rios Lovell Estate Winery 6500 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Rodrigue Molyneaux 3053 Marina Ave, livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 Ruby Hill Winery 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-Wine open daily 11-5:30 Ryhan Estate Vineyards 5385 east Ave, livermore; 408-209-9498 fri-Sun 12-5 Singing Winemaker (The ) poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 Steven Kent 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6440 open daily 12-4:30 Stony Ridge Winery 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 Tamas Estate 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2380 open daily 12-4:30 Tenuta Vineyards 633 Kalthoff common, livermore; 925 960-1006 fri-Sun 12-5 Tesla Vintners 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 Thomas Coyne Winery 51 e. Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5 Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2305 open daily 11-4:30 Wente Vineyards Tasting Room 5050 Arroyo rd, livermore; 925 456-2405 open daily 11-6:30 Westover Vineyards 34329 Palomares rd, castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5 White Crane Winery 5405 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-8085 thu-Mon 12-4:30 Wood Family Winery 7702 cedar Mountain rd, livermore; 925 606-7411 open by appointment

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY


Bloomfield Vnyd 633 first Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-thu 4-8pm, fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm Captain Vineyards 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 open by appointment Enos Wines 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 open by appointment Hannah Nicole Vnyds 6740 Balfour road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5 Happy Valley Cellars 1223 Upper happy Valley road, lafayette; 925 283-1245 open by appointment Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room 1930 tice Valley Blvd, Walnut creek; 925-456-Wine Mon-fri 1-4 New Departures Wine Co. 6140 Alhambra Valley road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 open by appointment Odisea Wine Co. 963 redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 open by appointment Olin Wines 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt. Palomares Vineyards 34329 Palomares road, castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5 Parkmon Vineyards 55 laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 open by appointment Shadowbrook Winery 3739 Shadowbrook court, Walnut creek; 925-988-9463 open by appointment Sterling Albert Winery 150 Mason circle, Suite J, concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt. Tamayo Family Vnyds 2155 elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 open by appointment Viano Vineyards 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm Wedl Wine Cellars 400 tate lane, oakley; 925 360-9677 open by appointment only

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TREASURE ISLAND
BODEGA WINE ESTATES 751 13th St at Ave M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat & Sun from 1-6pm Fat Grape Winery 1080 Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco; 415-388-8318 tue-Sun 12-5:30 pm Hoffman Family Cellars 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco opening Soon JUST JOSHIN 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat, Sun from 1-6pm KENDRIC VINEYARDS 401 Avenue h, treasure island, San francisco; (707) 363-9462 opening Soon KNIGHTSWOOD 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm STEIN FAMILY WINES 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm Treasure Island Wines 95 9th Street and Ave i, treasure island, Sf; 415-394-9463 Mon-fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm WINERY SF 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment VIE 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment Sol Rouge 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment

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