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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

20 ON THE COVER
Kendall-Jackson Wine Center
WINE COUNTRY EVENTS
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ZAP Zinfandel Festival
TA S T I N G R O O M O F T H E W E E K 38
Grgich Hills Estate
WINEMAKER PROFILE
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Paul Clifton, Hahn SLH Estate
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | TABLE OF CONTENTS
J A N UA R Y 6 , 2 0 1 2 I S S U E 1 V O LU M E 3 1 ON THE COVER Kendall-Jackson Wine Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 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 Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59 Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-67 Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . 64 Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-78
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intelligence for the Wine conSUMer by Len Napolitano
When is it necessary to decant wine?

Decanting, the process of pouring red wine from its bottle into a new vessel for the purpose of aeration or separation from sediment hastens the mixing of air and wine and is usually a good idea when serving finer wines. Besides the occasions when you observe sediment in the bottle, the time to decant is when you have an aromatic red wine that will get more expressive when it is finally aerated. Have you ever felt that in the course of going through a bottle of red wine, or even in the course of finishing just one glass, that the wine improves over a brief amount of time? Thats because it is getting an opportunity to open up, or mix with air. Some people believe that it is best to decant every red wine, regardless of age or quality. This approach certainly does no harm and in most cases will bring out the best in the wine sooner. But most wines today are made to be consumed immediately, particularly in the price range up to $20 a bottle. For these wines, aeration will probably not make a noticeable difference. For finer red wines, with layers of complexity from fruit and extended oak aging, decanting is a small extra step that will add not only to the ceremony of wine enjoyment but will most likely bring out all that the wine has to offer. Many red wines of significant age, and some young ones, will have a small amount of sediment at the bottom of the bottle, or clinging to its side. This is usually a sign of an unfiltered wine. The sediment is simply the natural residue from tannin molecules combining with color pigments in the wine over time and settling at the base of the bottle. There is no harm in drinking this residue, but it is not at all pleasant. The objective of decanting is to enjoy the wine without tasting the harsh bitterness of the sediment. To separate red wine from its sediment, just pour the wine slowly into a decanter that has an extra wide, round bottom and a long narrow neck, and stop pouring as soon as you see the sediment entering the neck of the bottle. You should end up with a few ounces of wine still in the bottle. The unique shape of the container will expose a large surface area of wine to air and start the release of its fragrant aromas. Let it stand for at least 10 minutes before pouring into glasses. Another way to aerate red wine before consuming it is to fill the wine glass, or glasses, with wine in advance of drinking it. This method works well when preparing to serve guests. If youre setting a dinner table about 30 minutes to an hour in advance of serving the food, just remember to fill the glasses with wine at the same time.
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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

NAPA VALLEY
ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train napa, www.winetrain.com, 800-427-4124 Dec 31: new Years eve train 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 Seminars & Tastings at Merryvale Vineyards St. helena, 10am-6:30pm, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-7777 Merryvale tasting, $15 reserve tasting, $35 Wine Sensory Seminar, $45, fridays 12pm or by appt Wine & cheese experience, $45, by appt Sommelier grand reserve tasting, $65, by appt ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Barrel Tasting & Tours at Reata Barrel tasting: 11am, 2pm & by appointment, tours by appointment napa, www.reatawines.com, 707-254-8673x119 ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting at Monticello Vineyards napa, reserve Wine Seminar, corley family napa Valley $25 rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.corleyfamilynapaValley.com ONGOING V. Sattui Winery St. helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 classic tasting, daily, $5 Premium tasting, daily, $10 food & wine pairing, Mon-thu, $18 Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25 italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar 2 acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 ONGOING Rombauer Vineyards St. helena, www.rombauer.com, 707 963-5170 friday-Sunday: open by advance appointment only Monday-thursday 10am-5pm tasting $10 Wine & cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines rutherford, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com traditional tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm Premier tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Private group tasting, $20, by appt cellar tour & tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-f by appt Vineyard View tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-f by appt Abacus tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt Wine train, $180 ONGOING Tours and Tastings at William Hill Estate Winery napa, 10am-5pm, by appt., www.williamhillestate.com, 707-265-3024 taste the napa Valley, $12 taste the Silverado Bench, $20 estate exclusives, $25 intro to William hill estate tour and tasting, $25 the William hill estate experience tour and tasting, $40 ONGOING Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond Vineyards St. helena, 11am (by appt), $15, group tours available (by appt) www.raymondvineyards.com, 800-525-2659x620 ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery napa, www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070x227 individual tastings, $15 Private Winery tour & tasting, $20/person by appointment Vineyard tours, $20/person by appointment ONGOING Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm, $10 Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most fridays 2-4pm www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784 ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery napa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com Vino con Queso, Wine & cheese experience, $40 Daily guided tours Vines & Wines, A Vineyard tour, $40 ONGOING Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery napa, 10am-5pm, www.blackstallionwinery.com, 707-253-1400 regular tasting, $10 reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting at Castello di Amorosa calistoga, www.castellodiamorosa.com, rSVP 707-967-6272 regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 tasting only, $10-$25 Young adult tours, $15-$20 napa Valley neighbor Program Private ViP tours ONGOING Tastings & 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, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt 707-963-5853x105 Personalized Wine flights, daily, $10 Vineyards Walking tour & tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 fudge Pairing experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 Barrel tasting, rSVP, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 Barrel tasting & current release, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Barrel tasting & Vertical, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 group tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 ONGOING Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & Seminars An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 hours 11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. terrace tastings daily, $25 rSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com insignia Blending Wine Aroma challenge Single Vineyard cabernets freestone & Phelps Barrel seminar ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Clos du Val napa, daily 10am-5pm, www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463 classic tastings, $10: fee waived with purchase of a bottle wine. reserve tastings, $20: fee not waived with purchase of a bottle of wine. tours by appointment with 24 hour advance notice ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre St. helena, culinary institute of America at greystone, 1:30-2:30pm, $20 With a sample of the recipe and their greystone wine wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu, 707-967-2320 ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery for details, www.robertmondavi.com, 888-rMonDAVi x2 the Signature tour & tasting the Wine tasting Basics the exclusive cellar tasting tasting Beyond the Basics the harvest of Joy tour & lunch ONGOING VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Bourassa Vineyards, napa, Mon-fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Mention this listing, www.bourassavineyards.com, 800-499-2366 ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards napa, www.silveradovineyards.com, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 Saddleblock Vineyard tasting, $75 library tasting, $75 Daily tasting room flights, estate/$10, Premier/$20 Public tours & tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Private tour and or tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Bacchus That Rascal clos Pegase, calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation history of Wine www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981 ONGOING 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 ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street, napa, www.nvoh.org, 707-226-7372 Dec 27: tuesday night flicks, Yankee Doodle Dandy Jan 3: Seldom Seen cinema, the Way Back Jan 6: roy rogers Jan 10: Maceo Parker Jan 15: Montreux reunion Jan 18: Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet Jan 23: robben ford Jan 24: tuesday night flicks, Spellbound Jan 25: international guitar night Jan 26: An evening with eric Johnson
UPCOMING
Daily: Valley first tour Daily: grgich hills estate Winery tour fri-Sun: Domaine chandon Winery tour Sat: Valleys only evening Winery tour Mon-thu: Ambassador Winery tour Dec 31: new Years eve train
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ONGOING Live at the Lincoln Theater Yountville, www.lincolntheater.com, 707-944-9900 ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines napa, 5-9pm, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378 Dec 30: new Years Sparkling Wines tasting Jan 27: Back room Blow out XlV ONGOING di Rosa napa, www.dirosapreserve.org, 707-226-5991 ongoing through feb 18: looking at You looking at Me ONGOING Live at Uptown Theatre napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com, 707-259-0123 Dec 31: ozomatli Jan 15: DeVo Jan 20: lucinda Williams Jan 27: Montrose Jan 28: tim flannery & the lunatic fringe feb 10: los lonely Boys 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, www.jvwine.com, 707-253-2624 Dec 30: no tasting Due to holidays ONGOING WEEKDAYS THROUGH JANUARY 6 (EXCEPT TUESDAYS) Story Time napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 11am www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 16 Napa on Ice Outdoor Skating Rink 2nd & coombs Street, napa $12/includes skate rental. www.napaonice.com. ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 29 Dreams of Toyland napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 10am-5pm www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 30 Napa Valley: The People and the Landscapes Vi Bottaro Photography exhibit napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 10am-5pm www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 3 Calistogas Winter in the Wineries Visit 15 calistoga wineries in this passport program. $50 www.calistogaVisitors.com, 707-942-6333 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 DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Dinner Domaine chandon, Yountville, 6pm www.chandon.com, 707-944-2280 JANUARY 13-15 2nd Annual Napa Truffle Festival Westin Verasa, napa, www.napatrufflefestival.com, 888-360-8618 JANUARY 14 Family Fun Day: Celebration of Chinese New Year Making Dragon Paper lanterns napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 2-4pm, $5 www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500
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JANUARY 20 An Evening with the Artist: Vi Bottaro napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 5:30-7:30pm www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 JANUARY 21-22 Cooking Classes: Robbie Burns Weekend cedar gables inn, napa www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969 JANUARY 28 V. Sattui Barrel Tasting Party St. helena, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 JANUARY 28 Cooking Classes: Cooking the New Year Away cedar gables inn, napa, 4-8pm, $160 www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969 JANUARY 28 Exploring and Capturing Light on the Landscape Photography Workshop with Vi Bottaro napa Valley Museum, Yountville, 2pm www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 ONGOING Wine and Food Pairing at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35pp, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Free Guided Winery Tour at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Group Private Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by appointment. $20 per person, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. complimentary, 11am-2pm, www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134 ONGOING Food and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting $35, reservations recommended, www.mayofamilywinery.com, 707-833-5504 ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258 cinq cpages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 cinq cpages component tasting, eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 Private ViP Wine tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour Box lunch Prgram with tour ONGOING Tours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis Winery Santa rosa, ten person minimum, call for more information & reservations 888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com 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, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256 ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 www.kj.com, 707-571-7500 ONGOING SUNDAYS Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Sonoma, 9am-1pm, www.fairmont.com.sonoma, 707-938-9000 ONGOING SUNDAYS Sunday Brunch at the Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma, 9am-1pm www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining glen ellen, Barrel tasting & old Vine Pinot noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, ashtonwines.com, rSVP, 707-935-3456 ONGOING THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting. 4-5:30pm, www.anabawines.com, 707-996-4188 ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAY Unique Food & Wine Pairings at HKG Tasting Room glen ellen, 12-6pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com, 707-938-7622 ONGOING Moondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines glen ellen, Paired with Wine country chocolates truffle tastes, $10 www.moondancecellars.com, 707-938-7550 ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, www.michelschlumberger.com, 800-447-3060 ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811 ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Come Crush With Us at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines www.icariawinery.com, rSVP, 707-486-9623 EVERY 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 www.petronivineyards.com, 707-935-8311 ONGOING Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School 450 West Spain St, Sonoma, check website for schedule. www.ramekins.com, 707-933-0450 ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa rosa, wellsfargocenterarts.org, 707-546-3600 Jan 6: gladys Knight Jan 7: Mythbusters Jan 8: larry King Jan 11: fred garbo inflatable theater Jan 14: Joan rivers Jan 15: John edwards Psychic Medium Jan 21-23: Santa rosa Symphony Set four Jan 24: the new Shanghai circus Jan 27: Mike Birbiglia ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Center rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com, 707-588-3400 ONGOING Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol, www.hopmonk.com, 707-829-7300 Dec 28: the Big fat Year end Kiss off comedy Show Dec 29: Juke Joint Variety Burlesque Soiree Dec 31: Poor Man's Whiskey Jan 5: Paul timmerman & Domo Jan 6: english Beat Jan 7: Johnny Downer Jan 12: Polish Ambassador & Bluetech Jan 13: Wonderbread 5 Jan 14: Diego's Umbrella Jan 21: AlBino! ONGOING THURSDAYS Winemaker Thursday Series at Big Bottom Market guerneville, 6-8pm, www.bigbottommarket.com, 707-604-7295 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, 707-938-900 ONGOING SATURDAYS Harvest Concert Series landmark Winery, Kenwood, 1-4pm www.landmarkwine.com, 707-833-0053 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 8 Gabrielle Teschner Exhibit: Nothing et al. Virginia Marie lambrix Winery, healdsburg, 11am-5pm www.vmlwine.com, 707-431-4404
SONOMA COUNTY
ONGOING Live Music at Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 ONGOING Private Tastings at Viansa www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470 italian Wine & cheese Pairing,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, $10/members, $25 reserve Wine & food Pairing, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment free/members, $45 ONGOING Reserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting at Viansa Sonoma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470, free/members, $45 ONGOING Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Thematic Wine Program honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity winetenders. the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 ONGOING Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ONGOING Private Wine Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Pick of the Bunch five wines, 6-8 people, $20-$40pp by appointment, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 Scentiments test your Smell Memory White Wine lovers wines paired with Artisan cheeses King of reds wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates Matchmaker wine and food pairing PreVail tasting wines paired with Artisan charcuterie plate cabernet terroir tasting comparison wines from different elevations ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Taste with the Count at Buena Vista A 45-minute tour and wine tasting, 11am & 12:30pm, $20 A 90-minute taste with the count with reserve Buena Vista wines in the counts lair by the count. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266
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ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 15 Minutely Personal Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills, www.Quercia-gallery.com, 707-865-0243 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 31 Ann Hollister Exhibit at Charles Creek Winery Sonoma, 11am-6pm, www.charlescreek.com, 707-935-3848 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery olive Season Sonoma Valley, 11am-5pm glen ellen, www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7923 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Tour & Taste at The Olive Press olive Season Sonoma Valley Sonoma, www.theolivepress.com, 707-939-8900 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Artisan Olive Oil Tasting olive Season Sonoma Valley figones of california, Kenwood www.figoneoliveoil.com, 707-938-3164 ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Olive Trees in Sonoma State Historic Park olive Season Sonoma Valley Sonoma Mission, Sonoma, www.parks.ca.gov, 707-939-9560 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 DECEMBER 26-31 Big Bottles for Big Occasions at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, 10am-5pm www.chateaustjean.com, 800-543-7572 DECEMBER 26-31 Celebrate the Last Days of December Matanzas creek Winery, Santa rosa, 10am-4:30pm www.matanzascreek.com, 800-590-6464 DECEMBER 31 New Year's Eve at Centre du Vin: Jess Petty Duo ledson hotel, Sonoma, 9pm-midnight www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 JANUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 12 Olive Oil Tasting at Ledson Winery olive Season Sonoma Valley Kenwood, www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-833-2330 JANUARY 5 Backstreet Cultural Museum Non Profit Day Wine & cheese reception, 6-8pm epicurean connection, Sonoma www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 THURSDAYS SUNDAYS JANUARY 6-22 The 39 Steps 6th Street Playhouse Santa rosa, 707-523-4185 www.6thstreerplayhouse.com JANUARY 6 Artist Reception with Kareem Assab epicurean connection, Sonoma, 6-8pm www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 JANUARY 8 Three Kings Day at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 4-5pm, $10, under 10/free, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999 JANUARY 8 Dream Day Bridal Show Doubletree hotel, rohnert Park, 11am-4pm, 707-579-5886
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JANUARY 8 Home Cheesemaking Class with Sheana Davis Sonoma Valley inn, Sonoma, 1-4pm, rSVP www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 JANUARY 13, 27 20th Annual Tides Wharf Crab Feed tides Wharf, Bodega Bay, 5-9pm, $44.95 www.innatthetides.com, 707-875-3652 JANUARY 13 Martini Madness olive Season Sonoma Valley, Saddles restaurant, MacArthur Place, Sonoma 5-7pm, www.macarthurplace.com, 707-938-2929 JANUARY 14 Winter in the Cellar Passalacqua Winery, healdsburg, 11am-5pm www.passalacquawinery.com, 707-433-5550 JANUARY 14-15 20th Anniversary Winter Wineland Wine ~ Art ~ education, 11am-4pm Visit participating wineries in northern Sonoma county www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at Christopher Creek Winery healdsburg, 10am-5pm, $45, $35/Sunday only www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at Kendall Jackson healdsburg, 10am-5pm, $45, $35/Sunday only www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at Mazzocco Winery healdsburg, www.mazzocco.com, 800-501-8466 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at Wilson Winery healdsburg, www.wilsonwinery.com, 800-433-4602 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at deLorimier Winery healdsburg, www.delorimierwinery.com, 800-546-7718 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at Rodney Strong healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com, 800-678-4763 JANUARY 14-15 Winter Wineland at Ferrari-Carano healdsburg, www.fcwinery.com, 707-433-6700 JANUARY 15 Home Olive Curing Seminar with Don Landis at Jacuzzi Family Winery olive Season Sonoma Valley, 11am-1pm, free, rSVP Sonoma, www.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575 JANUARY 19 Songwriters in Sonoma at Meadowcroft Wines featuring Steve Seskin, Don henry & craig carothers Sonoma, 7pm, $20/includes glass of wine www.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090 JANUARY 20 Chardonnay and Crab Fte at Kendall Jackson Wine Center fulton, 6-9pm, $65/members, $75, www.kj.com, 800-769-3649, rSVP JANUARY 21 Celebrate Chinese New Year at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Sonoma, 1-4pm, $60, www.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575 JANUARY 21 Celebrate Chinese New Year at Cline Cellars Sonoma, 1-4pm, $60, www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4030 JANUARY 26 Winemaker Dinner Series: B.R. Cohn Winemaker Dinner fundraiser for Sonoma Valley high School Agriculture Department Sant restaurant, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn, Sonoma $145, 6:30pm, www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000
LAKE/MENDOCINO
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986 ONGOING Skunk Train fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com, 866-457-5865 Jan 21, 28: crab & Wine express ONGOING FRIDAYS Tuscan Village Music Art Series terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 7(FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) Mystery of the Christmas Star taylor observatory, Kelseyville www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121 ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 3rd Annual Wooden Toy Show Mendocino Art center, Mendocino 10am-5pm, www.mendocinofurniture.com DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Party Blue Wing Saloon, lower lake, 9pm-12:30am 707-275-2233 DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Party & Dance caspar, 8:30pm-1am, $20 http://casparcommons.org, 707-964-4997 JANUARY 8 Windows to the Universe taylor observatory, Kelseyville, 8-11pm, $3 www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121 JANUARY 14 Annual Crab & Wine Gala Pacific Star Winery, fort Bragg, 12-5pm www.pacificstarwinery.com, 707-962-9463 JANUARY 16, 23 Crab Feed little river inn, little river, 6:30pm, $55 www.littleriverinn.com, 888-inn-loVe JANUARY 19 12th Annual Mermaid Carnival ledford house restaurant, Albion, 6:30pm www.ledfordhouse.com, 707-937-0282 JANUARY 20-29 Crab & Wine Days Various events & locations in Mendocino county! www.VisitMendocino.com, 866-466-3636 JANUARY 20 Cioppino Dinner historic Pentecost hall, fort Bragg www.mccinc.org, 707-961-3463 JANUARY 20-21 Gualala Lions Annual Crab Feed gualala community center, gualala, 6pm rSVP, $35, 707-884-9606 JANUARY 20-21 Mendocino Knights of Columbus Crabs, Crabs, Crabs crown hall, Mendocino, 6pm, $45, 707-937-2406x2 JANUARY 20-22, 27-28 Zina Hyde Cunningham Crab & Wine Pairings Boonville, 10am-5pm, $20 www.zinawinery.com, 707-895-9462 JANUARY 20-22 Crab Festival Open House Meyer family cellars, Yorkville, 10am-5pm www.meyerfamilycellars.com, 707-895-2341 JANUARY 21 13th Annual Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition Big White tent, fort Bragg, 12-3pm, $75 www.mccinc.org, 707-961-3463
JANUARY 21 Annual Barrel Tasting Milano family Winery, hopland www.milanowinery.com, 707-744-1396 JANUARY 21 13th Annual Navarro Vineyards Crabulious Wine Tasting Dennens Victorian farmhouse, Mendocino, 5:30-7pm, $20 www.victorianfarmhouse.com, 800-264-4723 JANUARY 21 Willits Rotary Club Crab Feed Willits Senior center, Willits www.willitsrotaryclub.org, 707-459-4666 JANUARY 21 Mendocino Stories & Music Series: Daddy Squeeze hill house of Mendocino, Mendocino, 6:30pm www.mendocinostories.com, 707-937-1732 JANUARY 21 Mendocino Bounty RIVINO Winemaker Dinner ravens restaurant, Mendocino, 7:30pm www.ravensrestaurant.com, 800-331-8884 JANUARY 21-22 Crab & Wine Pairings claudia Springs Winery, Philo, 11am-5pm www.claudiasprings.com, 707-895-3993 JANUARY 21-22, 28-29 Jaxon Keys Crab & Wine Pairings hopland, 10am-5pm, www.jaxonkeys.com, 877-462-0666 JANUARY 21-23, 28-29 Ocean to Table Dinner glendeven inn, Mendocino, 6pm www.glendeven.com, 707-937-0083 JANUARY 22 A Sunday Crab & Wine Adventure Begins at enoteca in Ukiah & shuttle to riVno Winery www.rivino.com, 707-293-4262, rSVP JANUARY 24 Crabulous Soup Supper Beachcomber Motel, fort Bragg, 5-7pm www.thebeachcombermotel.com, 800-400-SUrf JANUARY 26 Roederer Estate Winemaker Dinner caf Beaujolais, Mendocino, 6pm www.cafebeaujolais.com, 707-937-5614
BAY AREA
SAN FRANCISCO
ONGOING Seasons Swirl four Seasons hotel, San francisco, 5:30-7:30pm www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco, 415-633-3838 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 22 Pissarros People legion of honor, San francisco, www.legionofhonor.org JANUARY 14 APRIL 22 Matter + Spirit, The Sculpture of Stephen De Staebler de Young Museum, San francisco, www.famsf.org JANUARY 26-28 21st Annual Zinfandel Festival San francisco, www.zinfandel.org, 530-274-4900 Jan 26: epicuria, food & Zin Pairings, the concourse Jan 27: flights, forums of flavor, Westin St. francis Jan 27: Winemakers Dinner, Viva las Vegas, Westin St. francis Jan 28: grand tasting, from A to Zin the concourse
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MARIN COUNTY
ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael www.co.marin.ca.us, 415-499-6800 Dec 31: Best of the San francisco comedy competition Jan 7: love2Dance, Mixin it Motown Jan 9, 12: Marin Speaker Series, richard haass Jan 14-15: Bay Area World guitar Show Jan 21: Bay Are environmental education fair Jan 21-22: roco Dance on Stage Jan 27-29: gem faire Jan 29, 31: Marin Symphony, Youthful Brilliance ONGOING Live at Golden State Theatre Monterey, www.goldenstatetheatre.com, 831-372-3800 feb 23: Ballet Magnificat presents hiding Place ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 30 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 Live Music at KRML Radio the eastwood Building, carmel, www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm 831-649-6690 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477 EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca ice cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases. www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827 EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines cepage Wine Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm www.ranchocellars.com, 831-625-5646 EVERY WEDNESDAY Wine Down Wednesdays fortino Winery, gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 DECEMBER 28 - JANUARY 8 Buddy Holly Tribute Concert Pacific repertory theatre, www.pacrep.org golden Bough, carmel, 831-622-0100 DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Celebration inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach www.pebblebeach.com JANUARY 14 Barrel Tastings & Futures Open House chateau Julien Wine estate, carmel Valley, 11am-4pm $15, members/free, www.chateaujulien.com, 831-624-2600 JANUARY 15 Surf City Wine University: Bordeaux Wines with Mikael Wargin MJA Vineyards, Santa cruz, 12-2pm www.surfcityvintners.com, 831-818-1405 JANUARY 21 Winter Passport Day Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Visit participating wineries! 11am-5pm, $40 www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463 JANUARY 22 Wine & Crab Taste-Off Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Visit participating restaurants! 2-5pm, $49 www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
ONGOING Sierra Railroad oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com, 209-848-2100 Dec 31: new Years eve express Jan 21: Saturday night Dinner ONGOING Chefs Holidays the Ahwahnee, Yosemite national Park www.YosemitePark.com/chefs, 801-559-4903 Jan 8-10: Session 1 Jan 11-12: Session 2 Jan 15-17: Session 3 Jan 18-19: Session 4 Jan 22-24: Session 5 Jan 25-26: Session 6 Jan 29-31: Session 7, A collaborative Dinner the Men of Bravo tVs top chef
SANTA CLARA COUNTY

ONGOING Tasting Room Tuesdays Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, the fairmont San Jose, San Jose Winery representative will pour & be available for vine talk. 5-7pm www.fairmont.com, www.scmwa.com, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463 JANUARY 7-8 Wedding Faire & Symposium Santa clara convention center, Santa clara 10am-4pm, $15, $12/adv, www.wedding-faire.com
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
ONGOING Sacramento River Train www.sacramentorivertrain.com, 800-866-1690 Dec 31: Sunset Dinner with Music Dec 31: new Years eve express ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts U.c. Davis, www.mondaviarts.org, 866-754-ArtS Jan 5: San francisco Symphony Jan 9: Platoon Jan 14-15: Alexi Kenney, violin & hilda huang, piano Jan 19-20: Soledad Barrio & noche flamenca Jan 25-26: Alfredo rodriguez trio Jan 27: royal Philharmonic orchestra Jan 29: Alexander String Quartet Jan 30: tosca
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

ONGOING Tastings at Prima Walnut creek, www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780 fri: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members Sat: 3-5pm, $20, $10/members DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Wine Pairing, Dinner & Dancing hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, $125 www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463
LIVERMORE
ONGOING Bankhead Theatre livermore Valley Performing Arts center, livermore www.livermoreperformingarts.org, 925-373-6800 Dec 30: Big fat Kiss off XiX Dec 31: nYe: flash cadillac Jan13: george Winston Jan 14: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Jan 21-22, 27-29: Annie Jan 24: international guitar night ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, livermore, 4pm Sat/Sun, $10, $5/wine club members rSVP, www.wentevineyards.com/caves, 925-456-2405 ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Wine & Cheese Pairing la rochelle Winery, livermore, 12-4:30pm www.lrWine.com, 925-243-6442 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 26 Printmaking by Edmee Keele estate Winery tasting room, Wente Vineyards, livermore www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305 JANUARY 28-29 Soup & Wine SOUPerbowl Weekend fenestra Winery, livermore, 12-5pm www.fenestrawinery.com, 925-447-5246
SOLANO COUNTY
SUISUN VALLEY
ONGOING SATURDAYS $5 Wines by the Glass Winterhawk Winery, fairfield Wine & complimentary pizza 1-6pm live music 2-5pm, www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977 Dec 31: Alvon and his All Star Band Jan 7: the low Down Dirty Dogs Jan 14: the terry Sheets Band DECEMBER 26-27 SVVGA Anniversary Celebration Suisun Valley Vintners & growers Association Visit participating wineries! 12-5pm www.suisunvalleywines.com, 707-864-0730
NORTH CENTRAL COAST

ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel carmel, www.sunsetcenter.com, 831-620-2048 Jan 14: the Kingston trio Jan 20: the Peking Acrobats Jan 22: concert 3: cassutos guide to iberia & the rhine Jan 29: israeli chamber Project feb 2: Preservation hall Jazz Band
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS

ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Bargetto Winery, Soquel, enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258x11 JANUARY 21 Winter Passport Day Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Visit participating wineries! 11am-5pm, $40 www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Berthoud Winery
The Family Winery with a Pedigree
would come to help. When we finished, my Mom would serve a giant meal and everyone would eat and drink wine. This time honored tradition continues at Berthoud Winery to this day. Berthoud Winerys current releases include the 2003 Ursus Minor at $24 per bottle, the 2004 Ursus at $36 per bottled and a 2004 Syrah at $24 per bottle. All of the wines will likely benefit from more aging, but they are soft and supple and ready to drink now. In addition to the red wines, Berthoud Winery makes one white wine: Chasselas Dor. Chasselas is the most widely planted white grape in Switzerland, but remains virtually unknown in the United States. Berthoud discovered a small block of Chasselas, planted in 1904, growing on the Pagani Ranch. Mindful of his Swiss heritage, he contracted to purchase the entire block which yielded a paltry two tons of grapes. Chasselas Dor is made to emulate the best wines of Switzerland. The wine is clean, crisp, low in alcohol with an everso-slight hint of effervescence. It carries the flavor of ripe nectarine and peach with a crispness that must be experienced to appreciate. Berthoud Winery Chasselas Dor sells for $25 per bottle and less than 120 cases are produced annually.
Berthoud Winery Releases New Estate Bottled Bordeaux Blend Named Ursus Minor
The boutique, family-owned and operated, Berthoud Winery in Sonoma has flown quietly under the radar since its inaugural vintage in 1998, but with the release of their 2003 Ursus Minor they have decided to go public. Owner/Winemaker Mike Berthoud (pronounced bear two) announced the release of the estate bottled wine which is a Bordeaux blend comprised of 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 percent each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot along with 1 percent each of Malbec and Petite Verdot. Only 152 cases were produced and the wine sells for a retail price of $24 a bottle. The wine can be purchased by going to www.berthoudwinery.com and at the Mayo Family Winery in Glen Ellen and local Sonoma retailers. Berthoud Winery is distinctly a family affair, but one with a solid pedigree. Mike Berthoud received his degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California at Fresno. He worked at Chateau St. Jean under the directorship of Dick Arrowood, who took Berthoud along with him when he opened his own winery. Berthoud served as winemaker for Arrowood Vineyards and Winery for 15 years. In 2004 he took over the reins as winemaker for Mayo Family Winery, where he continues to work even while he runs his own Berthoud Winery. Berthoud points to his parents as the source of his love of the wine life. His French Swiss father Claude, and his Dutch mother Ann came to America as immigrants. They settled in Sonoma and by the time Mike Berthoud was 11 years old, he was already working in the family vineyard and helping his dad make wine. They say about me n dans la cuve which means I was born in the vat, he explains. Growing up, my parents taught me that life was about family, food and friends and that wine was just a part of that life. Every year at harvest, my Dad would set the day for picking and dozens of friends
The Berthoud family saga continues into the third generation. Mikes wife Shawn runs the office and helps with punch downs during harvest. Son Alec helps in the vineyard and with bottling. His daughter Kayla is in her fourth year at UC Davis in Viticulture and Enology. She spent last summer interning at Gloria Ferrer Winery and plans on a future career in winemaking. Mike says he tried to talk her out of winemaking as a career. Kayla responded, I like the way you live, Dad. Mike Berthoud is a highly respected winemaker with 28 years of professional winemaking experience at some of Sonomas most renowned wineries. Berthoud Winery is his singular, artisanal personal project. The wines are unique, delicious and very rare. Berthoud wines are available for sale at the Mayo Family Winery tasting room in Glen Ellen located at the corner of Highway 12 and Arnold Drive. You may also arrange to purchase the wines direct from the winery by visiting their website www.berthoudwinery.com.
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The Sonoma Valley Olive Season Celebrates 11th Annual Martini Madness on January 13
Top Sonoma Valley Restaurants/Bartenders Vie to Create Best New Martini
Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place will host the Sonoma Valley Olive Seasons ever-popular Martini Madness event on Friday, January 13 from 5 to 7 p.m., sponsored by Skyy Vodka. Visitors and locals can see master martini makers in action, sample their creations and vote for the best-mixed martini. Bartenders from Sonoma Valleys top restaurants and bars will present their best martini blends at this olive-inspired affair that also includes live music and delicious appetizers. Participating restaurants and bars include: Saddles Steakhouse, the girl & the fig, El Dorado Kitchen, Maya Restaurant, ESTATE, Sonoma Meritge Martini Oyster Bar & Grill, Sant Restaurant at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Marys Pizza Shack and Murphys Irish Pub. Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place Inn & Spa is located at 29 East MacArthur Street in Sonoma. Martini Package tickets are $40 per person ($45 at the door if available); Dinner Package tickets are $85 and include Martini Madness plus a three-course dinner at Saddles (excludes gratuity). Also available is the Martini Madness MacArthur Place lodging package, which offers overnight accommodations at the hotel for $199 for a Guestroom or $299 for a Suite. (Room tax and Martini Madness tickets not included). To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.olivefestival.com. Tickets are also available online at www.macarthurplace.com. Click on the Dining tab. Season of the Olive favorites slated to return this season include the highly-anticipated Feast of the Olive Dinner on January 28 at Ramekins Culinary School. This multi-course, olive-inspired ceremonial dinner prepared by Sonoma Valleys finest chefs, is one of the Seasons anchor events and is a food-lovers paradise. Then, from February 17-20, the Season of the Olive will culminate with the Olive Season Finale Weekend, a magnificent celebration of special events, dinners and tastings, including VinOlivo, an evening epicurean showcase that includes live entertainment and the Sonoma Valley Marketplace; and Olive Odyssey, a two-day affair held at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, where olive expert Don Landis and olive curers from all over California convene to offer samples, recipes, lessons and delicious olive-themed food and wine pairings. For a comprehensive calendar of Season of the Olive events, visit the official website at www.olivefestival.com.
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FEATURE STORY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Charles Krug Winery

One Hundred Fifty Years (and Counting) at the Napa Valley Vanguard
by Josh Stein
It requires a certain kind of vision to take the mantle of leadership at Napa Valleys first and oldest winery, Charles Krug. Eponymously named for the twenty-seven-year-old Prussian who founded it in 1861, Charles Krug, the man, was an innovator many times over: he opened the first tasting room in California in 1882. He introduced the cider press to winemaking, making it considerably easier to press wines and separate liquids from solids. A true pathbreaker, he made careful study and selection of rootstock, varieties and vineyard locations, a total rarity in the nineteenth and even into the middle twentieth centuries. Over time, the winery fell into other hands and was eventually far worse for wear which is where the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family came into the picture during World War Two. Anyone seeking to work with this particular winery must have dedication to preserving the historical birthplace of Napa wine while also being open to making the business, the vineyards, the production processes themselves better along the way, and it should come as no surprise that the patriarch of the family which has managed the winery the longest, seventy years and counting, also is known for his vision, and he simply continued on his own familys tradition of innovation in the wine business. Peter Mondavi, Sr.s father, Cesare, emigrated from Italy in 1906 and came to Lodi during Prohibition, building a successful grape- and fruitshipping business and partnering in Sunny St. Helena Winery (now Merryvale). He purchased the Charles Krug Winery in 1943 for $75,000, revitalizing it from its Prohibition-era neglect. One could say the future of Napa as the Napa Valley hung in the balance of that purchase, though no one realized it at the time. Peter took over as President in 1966, and his efforts have resulted in enological, viticultural, and marketing revolutions, which include the vintage-dating of varietal wines; tion: the current 2008 releases have received a slew of 90+ scores and Gold, Double Gold, and Best of Class awards. Produced from eleven vineyards and encompassing four AVAs Carneros, Howell Mountain, St. Helena, Yountville across 850 acres, the wines are clearly amongst the best the Valley has produced. Balance and structure in the name of wines for the dining room table are always the goal, says Peter, Sr.: When you have a nice dinner, you want a wine that is drinkable, but wont overpower it. The various wine tiers carry out these ideals. The Napa Valley and Carneros releases all are made for food and include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. The Family Reserve Generations utilizes special vineyard blocks, and the Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship bottling, only having been produced in special years since 1944. The Limited Release bottlings are small-lot, one-hundred-to-five-hundred-case wines only available directly from the winery and display a real sense of adventure. There are several different Cabs including the very special 150th Anniversary Cab in 1.5 liter magnum bottles. Limited Release selections, including the ever popular Zinfandel Port, are sold exclusively through the tasting room and online. The tasting options for these wines, current releases, Reserve and Limited releases, and a special Barrel Tasting, all take place, literally, inside of history. The propertys layout still echoes Krugs choices, and the train tracks which run through the property harken back to how wineries survived during Prohibition: shipping grapes nationally for legal home winemaking. As you wander, youll see the original cider press, wine bars made from the same redwood as the tanks, and lots of historical artifacts. The many-gabled Redwood Cellar was built by Krug himself in 1872 after his original burned to the ground. Now on the National Register of Historic Places and a California Historic Landmark, the newly
cold fermentations of white wines; cold sterile filtration of wines; leading the planting of Carneros to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties; conducting fermentations in small French oak barrels; producing the first winery newsletter, Bottles & Bins, in 1949; and creating the annual Tastings on the Lawn concert series in 1951, the first wine industry tasting events for the general public. For these successes and more, Peter was justly named by the Napa Valley Vintners Association as one of its twelve Living Legends in 1999. He modestly says, We worked at it. We did a lot of research in our day. And for those efforts, Governor Jerry Brown proclaimed September 10th, 2011 as Charles Krug Winery Day. Change, in the name of better wines, continues to this day with the next generation of Mondavis leading the way. Peters sons, Marc and Peter, Jr., have just completed a nine-year, $22-million initiative to replant more than four hundred acres of estate property and upgrade the winery to twenty-firstcentury equipment. Those upgrades in combination with new winemaker Stacy Clarks vision are already producing distinc-
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restored building holds the stateof-the-art barrel room, holding the Family Reserve wines and serving as the location for special, ninety-minute barrel tastings. As Peter, Jr. says, Youre in the room where wine is aging in oak barrels, and youre trying wine that came from those barrels. Artisinal cheeses are provided to accompany this very unique tasting experience, and it is limited to eight people at a time to ensure its educational value. As you can tell, the winery has never shied away from trying new things nor going where others cannot or will not go; befitting the enormity of a 150th anniversary, the winery has been conducting a search for the oldest pre-Prohibition or Peter Mondavi Family-era (1944 onwards) bottle of Charles Krug wine. While this quest is not yet complete, several very old bottles have been located. The winery will be announcing the results soon check in with them at the tasting room for the latest insider updates on the search. Think about how few wineries anywhere could even contemplate such a quest; its quite impressive to basically be conducting two at the same time one for the oldest bottle produced by the man himself and one for the oldest produced by the propertys longest running caretakers. And that really is what todays and tomorrows Charles Krug Winery is all about. The family doesnt want to forget its past, they celebrate it in fact, but it also seeks to move ahead to new ways of growing and making even better wines while creating new chapters in their four generations of owning the Charles Krug Winery. Go taste for yourself and see why wine lovers have been coming to Charles Krug Winery since the nineteenth century. Enjoy!
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Fre Wines
The Complete Wine Experience Without the Alcohol
by Josh Stein
Fre Wines, Americas largest and best-selling producer of alcoholremoved wines, is celebrating twenty years of safe driving and thoughtful entertaining unseparated from grown-up tastes. Indeed, the idea behind the releases has always been about fun times and connecting people through enjoyment: One thing about wine is the way that it brings people together. It tends to create experiences. Fre wines allow for sophisticated and festive drinks for all social events. The philosophy behind Fre has been designed in accordance with the principle to provide those who cannot imbibe sixty-seven million designated drivers, pregnant women, athletes or those who socialize without alcohol for medical, religious or cultural reasons with wines that let them enjoy themselves even without the alcohol. Some might think that in making this change, the taste must go with, but given the producers long history of providing wines consumers actually want and enjoy, the Fre line of wines simply continues what people have come to expect, meaning not sacrificing flavor in the glass, and theyve done so by not treating the alcohol removal as a batch industrial process. Rather, on a barrel-by-barrel basis, each small lot of wine is produced, guaranteeing a product far different from anything else on the market. No water is used in this process, either what you get are the flavors and aromas from the vine absent just one of the products of fermentation. The process by which the wines are produced came originally from Australia and is known as the the spinning cone. Fed into the top of a long, thirteen-foot column and then flowing over a series of spinning and stationary cones, centrifigal force spreads the wine out into a thin liquid film, which then comes into contact with nitrogen gas from the bottom of the cone. The aroma and flavor compound are protected this way while the alcohol itself is removed, creating fruity, flavor-filled finished wines. The resulting award-winning releases provide a range of options, drawing as they do on more than 7,000 acres of California vineyards. Varietally, there is a light, crisp Chardonnay; a soft, red-fruited Merlot; and a lively, fruity White Zinfandel. For those who like blends, the Premium Red offers oaky black fruits while the Premium White gives tropical citrus in the glass. Knowing that bubbles make all occasions special, there is also a sparkler a refreshing Brut made with the traditional blend. Fre Alcohol Removed Wines are available for complementary tasting at the historic Sutter Home tasting room, the Trinchero Napa Valley tasting room, and the Folie a Deux & Napa Cellars tasting room. Thanks to Fre Wines, designated drivers can still enjoy the complete wine experience but without effects of alcohol.
Fre Alcohol Removed Wines are available for complementary tasting at the historic Sutter Home tasting room, the Trinchero Napa Valley tasting room, and the Folie a Deux & Napa Cellars tasting room.
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Judds Hill Winery Revives Lost Poetry Contest

by Bunnie Finkelstein
My mother always told me I would marry a poet, and sure enough, my talented husband, Art, created liquid poetry, as Robert Louis Stevenson coined it. This sparked my interest in both forms, drinkable and readable. Who hasnt felt the need for rapturous declarations when sipping a superlative glass of wine? Wine label descriptions certainly try to coax us into a certain level of engagement. Put two and two together, and it was clear that the wine business needed to bring poets to the table! With this exciting idea swimming in my head, we launched the First Ever Judds Hill Poetry Contest in 1999. We solicited poems from family and friends, and were thrilled with the response from Grandma, Sister, Wine Writer and a couple of real, honest to goodness Professional Poets. We entrusted the contest judging to our dear friend Jane Hall, who had developed the poetry publication Coracle, and the seed sprouted. Deciding that Professional Poets were the target candidates for our poetry contest, I started spending our only advertising dollars on ads in poetry journals for each years contest. The exquisite results can be read on our website, www.juddshill.com. Click on Recipes, Art and Video to get to the Poetry folder, and enjoy these many fine poems. When Judds Hill moved from the eastern hills of St. Helena to our current location on the Silverado Trail, the poetry contest slipped through the cracks. Oh woe, another sad story of how art suffers! But, we are back on track and are attracting the most wonderful words and images from dear and brilliant poets around the country. Please think of submitting a poem to us when the muse has you enthralling over a glass of wine, the glory of grapes or even the unique qualities of a corkscrew (see 2005 Poems). All of us at Judds Hill send you best regards, and an invitation to visit so we can further inspire you with our form of poetry. Judds Hill Winery is located at 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa. Bunnie, Judd and Holly Finkelstein represent two generations of Napa vintners. Their philosophy is one that focuses on an intimate and personal approach, which is why they have limited their annual production to less than three thousand cases a literal drop in the bucket of Napa Valley wine. Their tasting room is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m daily. In addition to their casual, seated wine tastings, they offer Bottle Blending sessions, all by advance appointment. So, be sure to call ahead, (707)2552332. Visit their website at www.juddshill.com for more information. To life and to Art!
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August Briggs
Generation Two Is Moving Full-Steam Ahead in Downtown Calistoga
by Josh Stein
How do you help those who have helped you to succeed in the wine business? Well, if youre August Joe Briggs, when you decide to move on from the wine business into some well-deserved relaxation with your wife, you do so by letting your nephew, Jesse Inman, and three key, longtime employees, Colette Milliman, Lisa Salling and Matt Gacso, buy the business. Joe got his start like a lot of others in the Napa Valley: armed with a degree in enology from Fresno State, he started by working for others as a consulting winemaker before striking out on his own. In 1995, he produced his first wines under his own label, and in 2002, he took the leap of faith to buy the land for the winerys first location on the Silverado Trail. At the end of 2010, Generation Two took over, relocating the tasting room in the process. The winerys philosophy was very simple but definitely against the norm at the time: find the best grapes in the best vineyards in Napa and Sonoma and make the best wines possible from them and not just the usual suspects, either. Joe determinedly sought out unusual but terrific varieties, making a name for his seldom-seen-elsewhere Charbono along the way. Today, these ideas are well represented throughout the North Coast, but two decades ago, they most definitely were not. The belief was that unless you owned it, you couldnt make the best wine from it, and if it was not one of three or four varieties, why make it? Clearly, neither need be the case nor in the recipe for success since August Briggs has seen loads of accolades for its rare bottlings of Pinot Meunier, Petite Sirah, Syrah and the Wishes red blend all available either only in the tasting room and/or to club members. The August Briggs brand was built by focusing on restaurants, where a single-vineyard approach to food-friendly varietals was well received and appreciated for its cuisine-matching ability. Today, the winery produces 4,000 cases spread amongst sixteen different singlevineyard bottlings, including four Pinot Noirs, three Cabernet Sauvignons, two Petite Sirahs and two Chardonnays plus the renowned Charbono and bottlings of ros, Syrah and Zinfandel, as well as the ultra-rare Pinot Meunier, seldom seen except in sparkling wines. And each, as Colette is known to say when asked in the tasting room, lets the vineyard and appellation shine through. Without a doubt, the new space is perfect for wine tasting. Seeking to be even more in the thick of good things, this second iteration of August Briggs has placed itself in the heart of downtown Calistoga. The new digs put you steps from world-class restaurants and tasting rooms no need to move the car since theres a lot going on around you. Jesse says it best, Our new creekside setting, convenient location and onsite parking make it the perfect place for sharing our limited production wines. Not to mention the special space never before available for wine club members, who get first and sometimes only access to very special single-vineyard bottlings. The tasting room is definitely a cut above the Valley norm. On any given day, two, three or even all four of the now-owners are on site, pouring the wines. Why change what works? In the same vein, August Briggs has been well known as a producer of excellent wines, and that legacy has continued no surprise since Jesse has been
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winemaking beside his uncle for a number years, so theyve been his wines for a while now. And theres lots to choose from, which is always the operating methodology of the winery: why make only a couple of bottlings when there are so many vineyards producing fantastic fruit from which to make wine? And why produce what everyone else does? Part of the fun is making what others cannot or will not! Equally, tasting through four different Pinot Noirs, sourced from four very diverse locations in Carneros, Napa, the Russian River and the Sonoma Coast, or three different Cabs from Dry Creek, Napa and Sonoma Valleys, is really unique even today. Since the owners are there, the passion is apparent with every pour, and since these are the folks who have been with the winery all along, they know best what has worked to keep things fun and lively. Generation Two is now mostly adjusted to their new roles, but Lisa is still amazed at the huge complement Joe paid the four of them when he let them keep doing what we love, but spend some time around these folks and youll see it wasnt an accident. Come visit August Briggs yourself and taste the wide-ranging goodness the four ex-employees and nowowners are happy to share with you: journey to Calistoga and taste their success yourself. Enjoy! August Briggs is located at 1307 Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga, pen daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 942-4912.
UPCOMING
January 20
Hall Napa Valley

February 17
Kendall-Jackson Winery
March 16
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
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20th Annual Winter Wineland

Art ~ Wine ~ Education at 140 Northern Sonoma County Wineries
On January 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., more than 140 wineries in Dry Creek, the Russian River and Alexander Valley in Northern Sonoma County will roll out the red carpet to welcome guests to one of the most beautiful wine growing regions on the planet. Its a true celebration of wine, education and the arts. Now in its 20th year, this popular event has become a tradition for so many people who want to celebrate the beginning of the new year with fine wine and food. While the vineyards throughout Sonoma County might be dormant all winter, the Wine Road shakes the cold weather blues with this annual Winter Wineland event and invites guests to create their own journey through Wine Country, discovering new wines, speaking with special artists in residence, viewing art installations and learning about vineyard practices throughout the area. The event showcases this regions reputation for inspiring creativity by highlighting the many artists that call this region home. It also honors the art and history of winemaking, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to the people, practices and wines that make Wine Road one of the most exciting destinations in California. For those who are long-time fans of this portion of Northern California, or are lucky first-time visitors, this is a unique opportunity to experience a very special time of the year in wine county. The pace is unhurried, the holidays are past and the entire valley is relaxed but, also enthusiastic about what the 2012 growing season and harvest might bring. It is a time of anticipation, a time to sample wines many of them bottlings or labels that are new to you and to share them with friends, even friends you have not met before. One thing you will hear over and over again from those who have been to this magical weekend is that they have remained friends with people they had met in a tasting room, who share a common appreciation for fine wine, the wine country lifestyle and the gracious good humor of a tasting rooms hospitality. What better gift could that be? Tickets include tastings and viewings at all participating wineries, including some wineries that are not usually open to the public. Prices range from $35 to $55 (plus sales tax) and advance ticket sales end January 9. If you are a designated driver you can still enjoy all of the fun but no wine and your ticket is only $5. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.wineroad.com, or contact Beth Costa at 1-800-723-6336. Free maps are available. You can also visit the Wine Road on Twitter and Facebook.
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ZAP Enhances Zinfandel Festival Tasting in 2012

New San Francisco venue for Grand Tasting and Epicuria
On January 28, The Grand Zinfandel Tasting (held during the 21st Annual Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Festival in San Francisco) will take on a fresh personality with a new home the carpeted, stylish expanse of The Concourse at 8th and Brannan a vibrant SoMa neighborhood easily accessible by public transportation. The move to the spacious Concourse will allow winery stations to be spread out on different levels, enabling friendly, interactive conversations between winemakers and attendees. Epicuria, ZAPs Zinfandel and food pairing extravaganza, will also relocate to The Concourse in 2012. The Concourse is conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, offering not only the ease of public transportation and lots of cabs, but also ample parking. The Concourse is ideally suited to the scope and purpose of this magnificent annual event, says Rebecca Robinson, Executive Director of ZAP . The change from the two warehouses at Fort Mason in past years to bringing all the Zinfandel winemakers and avid fans under one roof is wonderful, she adds. We all agree the energy and quality experience will be amazing. Also new in 2012 are coordinated tasting events during the days before the Festival at Beverages & More, K & L Wines, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchants, Piedmont Grocery, Napa Valley Winery Exchange and The Press Club. The 2012 Zinfandel Festival encompasses four compelling events in San Francisco from January 26, through January 28. GRAND ZINFANDEL TASTING on Saturday is the largest and most enthusiastically received single varietal tasting in the world, with over 200 wineries pouring more than 600 different Zinfandels. The new venue at The Concourse allows ZAP to offer more workshops than ever before on a range of topics such as the differences in the regions where Zinfandel is grown and different approaches to Zinfandel winemaking. ZinTracks, an innovative quick-reference tasting guide, will offer lists of wines by appellation, barrel samples, old vines, price point, vintage, vineyard designates and farming practices as well as a few fun and whimsical tracks, such as winemakers pets. This allows each attendee to personalize their tasting experience and leave the Tasting having made numerous discoveries about the uniqueness of Zinfandel. EPICURIA is the new name for the extremely popular Thursday evening Zinfandel and food pairing event, which will also take place at The Concourse. This is an intimate way to explore the magic of matching food and Zinfandel, whether its Swan Oyster Depots shrimp cocktail or lamb lollipops from Ruths Chris Steak House. Epicuria is a way to meet and converse with 50 Zinfandel vintners and 50 San Francisco Bay Area chefs and restaurateurs whove worked together to offer very specific food-wine matches. There is no better way to experience the wide range of Zinfandel styles and the broad scope of food that Zinfandel can be paired with in a more intimate setting, explains Robert Biale, President, Zinfandel Advocates & Producers. Epicuria
also includes The ZinKitchen, where chefs will demonstrate how to prepare their dishes and explain why it synchronizes so well with Zinfandel. The ZinKitchen chefs include Chef Mark Dommen and Sommelier Tonya Pitts from One Market Restaurant and Chef David Taylor and Sommelier Shelley Lindgren from A16. FLIGHTS is a seminar and tasting during which a panel of Zinfandel experts will taste along with participants and explore the superior quality, terroirs and distinctive characteristics of the varietal. For 2012 Flights will take place at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Franciscos Union Square. WINEMAKERS DINNER is the lively benefit auction and winemaker dinner with a Las Vegas theme. Winemakers from 28 renowned wineries pour their Zinfandels for guests during a reception followed by a live auction of one-of-a-kind Zinfandel-related items ranging from special VIP winery experiences and travel, unique Zinfandel-themed art works and rare and large format bottles. At dinner, guests are seated with the winemakers and enjoy the opportunity to converse, ask questions and interact with those responsible for making the worlds finest Zinfandels. Proceeds benefit ZAP programming, education and Heritage Projects, including UC Davis, Sonoma State University and City College of San Francisco Culinary Arts. For 2012 The Winemakers Dinner will take place at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Franciscos Union Square. Tickets and a complete schedule for all four Zinfandel Festival events are available online at www.Zinfandel.org. Most events sell out weeks before the Festival, so you are encouraged to purchase them early.
ZINFANDEL
Zinfandel is considered Americas heritage wine because of its rich history; plantings of Zinfandel in California represent some of the oldest vineyard plantings in the world adding further to Zinfandels critically important role in the world of fine wine. While the Zinfandel grape originated in Europe, the Zinfandel name is truly American the earliest documented use of the name was when a Boston nursery owner advertised Zinfandel for sale in 1832. Zinfandel was introduced to California during the Gold Rush at some point between 1852 and
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1857 and became widely planted because it thrived so well in the states climate and soil. Today, Zinfandel is the third leading wine grape variety in California, with nearly 50,000 acres planted, according to the 2010 California Grape Acreage Report.
ZINFANDEL ADVOCATES & PRODUCERS

As The Association of Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2011, ZAP looks back upon a profound legacy while anticipating a revealing future for Zinfandel. Together with historians, growers, producers, researchers and consumers, ZAP is dedicated to preserving the heritage of Zinfandel while promoting its prospects. ZAP also has funded a number of other projects, including the development of the Zinfandel Aroma Wheel, publication of Resource Guide To Zinfandel as well as other educational events and materials.
Zinfandel Advocates & Producers welcomes Advocate members as well as wineries! Members come from all walks of life educators, wine trade, students, professionals, wine drinkers, wine collectors and those who just love Zinfandel! ZAP members have unique opportunities to explore Zinfandel, meet other Zinfandel enthusiasts and discover new wineries. An annual membership is $44 (for two people) and includes numerous special and behind-the-scenes events and resources. Members have early entrance to the Grand Zinfandel Tasting at ZAP's Zinfandel Festival, plus winemaker workshops held in the exclusive Members' Lounge, as well as ticket savings for the Festival and other events, including cruises, invitations with special pricing to wine events, a seasonal eNewsletter with news articles, member stories, recipes, discounts and special offers at selected wineries and more.
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Search for Oldest Charles Krug Wine Bottle Announced

Bottle to be part of history exhibit at Napa Valleys first winery
In time for the 150th anniversary of Napa Valleys first winery this year, the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family announces a search for the oldest Charles Krug Winery bottle in existence. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug Winery is the birthplace of the Napa Valley wine industry and has been in the Peter Mondavi Family for nearly 70 of its 150 years. Peter Mondavi Jr. puts his family winerys history in perspective: Charles Krug was founded the year President Lincoln was inaugurated and the year the Civil War began. At the time, Napa Valley was essentially the Wild West. Charles Krug first planted Mission grapes on his St. Helena estate but he soon replanted to European varietals which he felt would make better wine. Wines made at the time would have likely included claret, sherry, Madeira, sweet tokay and riesling, the latter hugely popular with many of the German immigrant winemakers in Napa Valley in the late 1800s. Readers are encouraged to scour their wine cabinets, cellars, closets and caves for Charles Krug wine bottles, empty or full, dating either from pre-Prohibition or the Peter Mondavi Family era which began with the 1944 vintage. Bottles deemed contenders will be authenticated by experts in the wine department of Sothebys auction house in New York. The Peter Mondavi Family may purchase the winning bottle for display at the winery. Plans are for an exhibit of historic artifacts from Charles Krug Winery, which will include a towering 9000-gallon vintage redwood fermentation tank and Charles Krugs original basket press, which he used to crush the first harvest at his fledgling winery. The estates Redwood Cellar will house the exhibit. The huge structure with its many-gabled roof and impressive belvedere was built by Charles Krug in 1873 after his original cellar burned to the ground. On the National Register of Historic Places and a California Historic Landmark, the Redwood Cellar was restored recently to hold the Peter Mondavi Familys reserve barrel aging room. The Cellar will eventually house the winerys new tasting room and visitors center with construction beginning in early 2012. To submit an entry, visit Charles Krug on Facebook explain about your bottle and post a photo, or send it in an email it to oldestbottle@charleskrug.com by December 31, 2011. Contenders for the oldest bottle will be contacted with next steps. Charles Krug Winerys 150-year history traces the transformation of the Napa Valley from Wild West to Wine Country destination. With a legacy of nearly 70 years at Charles Krug, the Peter Mondavi Family is dedicated to ecological stewardship in order to preserve the land for their children and future generations. Those efforts to steward the land and preserve the winerys historical legacy are earning new respect for a family long identified with California wine. To learn more about Charles Krug Winery and the vision of the Peter Mondavi Family, visit Charles Krug Winery online.
LODGING
NAPA VALLEY NAPA VALLEY
PINK MANSION 1415 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga
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SONOMA COUNTY NORTHERN
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
www.pinkmansion.com
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
1-800-600-5444 707-431-1110
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN VALLEY
HILTON GARDEN INN 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield (707) 426-6900 www.hiltongardeninn.com
SONOMA COUNTY SOUTHERN

LEDSON 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
SONOMA COUNTY COAST

INN AT THE TIDES Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available; continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 316 Pittman Road Fairfield
(707) 864-3797 www.hiexpress.com
MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST

LONE OAK LODGE Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com
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Second Annual Napa Valley Restaurant Month Puts Michelin Stars, Lodging Packages Beyond Par on the Menu
The Napa Valley hangs its hat on crafting great wine and food from farm-fresh ingredients, and in January, more than 50 of the regions famed restaurants and hotels invite diners to celebrate Napa Valley Restaurant Month and welcome the new year with 30 days of handselected menus and offers. Michelin-star menus from the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, La Toque, Solbar and Bouchon cast a spell that adds to offers from culinary greats like Fish Story, Bottega Napa Valley, Coles Chop House, FARM, Brix, Brannans Grill and Mustards Grill to create a magical culinary adventure worthy of extended exploration. Highlights of the restaurant offers include prix fixe menus at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, Boon Fly Caf, FARM and Kitchen Door for $20.12; an indulgent All Truffles menu at La Toque; a twocourse lunch with a glass of wine at Brix for $19; half-off all bottled wines at Fish Story and $1 oysters at Pearl Restaurant. Whats more, special Dine, Stay & Play lodging packages make it easy to stay longer. To start your mouthwatering adventure and explore all of Napa Valley Restaurant Months exciting offers, visit www.LegendaryNapaValley.com. Following are some highlights of creative collaborations that serve up both convenience and value for travelers this January: River Terrace Inn presents a Stay and Dine package with Cuve Restaurant. In addition to dinner at Cuve, guests booking this package are offered romantic potions fireside, a blankets on the balcony amenity, cheese board and a bottle of Cabernet. The following day Indulge Your Senses with a wine tasting at Monticello Vineyards. Room rates start at $349 per night/double occupancy. Four Sisters Inns Maison Fleurie and Lavender properties are offering a Bon Appetit package, starting at $175. The package includes a one-night stay; $50 gift certificate to one of the innkeepers favorite restaurants: Hurleys, Bouchon or Bistro Jeanty; complimentary VIP tasting at V. Sattui Winery; signature Four Sisters Inns breakfast as well as afternoon wine and hors doeuvres. Sister property Blackbird Inn is offering a Downtown Napa version of the package with $50 dining certificate to Allegria or Bounty Hunter, breakfast and afternoon wine and hors doeuvres. The Grill at Meadowood Napa Valley welcomes guests to enjoy a three-course lunch with Napa Valley wines paired for $38 per person or a four-course dinner with paired wines for $68 per person. Diners booking a stay at Meadowood on the same evening will enjoy a guaranteed upgrade to a guest room with a fireplace, a complimentary bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon upon arrival and complimentary sports (tennis, golf or croquet) during their visit. Napa Valley Opera House welcomes theatergoers to visit Downtown Napas cultural capital with 25 percent off of January tickets, plus 25 percent off of pre-theater dinner across the street at Carpe Diem Wine Lounge. The nearby Napa River Inn also offers preferred pricing for Opera House ticket-holders throughout the month. The Harvest Inn celebrates with A Taste of Winter Romance package. The offer includes accommodations in a King Vineyard View room with fireplace; $100 gift certificate to Tra Vigne Restaurant; welcome bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon; two 60-minute massages; box of chocolate truffles; wine country breakfast delivered in-room; two complimentary wine tastings for two and more. The package starts at $469 per night. Minimum two-night stay required. The historic and comfortable Brannan Cottage Inn has teamed with several local Calistoga restaurants and wineries to offer two special packages during Napa Valley Restaurant Month. Both include lodging (one or two nights), and dinner at Flat Iron Grill or Barolo Restaurant, and a special wine tour and tasting at either Vincent Arroyo Winery or Lava Vine Winery. The two-night package includes additional winery activities and dining. Rates start at $219 for one night/$459 for two nights, per couple. For additional Napa Valley Restaurant Month offers and lodging specials, visit www.LegendaryNapaValley.com. Napa Valley Restaurant Month is part of California Restaurant Month.
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The Napa Back Road

Membership in Vezr Wine Club
When people join the Vezr Family Vineyard wine club, they tend to not let their membership go. In fact, Vezr has one of the highest club retentions of all time. There are many reasons to join other than the award-winning wine shipments and the benefits that give you VIP status and recognition. Theres ambiance that you cannot get anywhere else, free tastings for up to four people, a private tasting room and club room onsite, ATV tours, free wine club pick-up parties with live music, exceptional food and wine served right from the barrels. Winter pick-up parties are usually barrel burning events, roasting linguica, Hungarian paprika bacon and sausages from all over the world, accompanied by hearty Zins, some seductive Cabernets, Petite Sirah and Barrel Room Select Blends. And try roasting smores over the open fire while tasting some of the finest white and ruby Ports. At the spring and summer pick-up parties there are outdoor movies, barbecues and live music in the gardens, either at the Private Ranch or the quaint Western Village of Mankas Corner. Throughout the year, there are special concerts and formal dinners. The wine club, due to the limited production and intimate settings, is anticipated to be capped at 1,000 members. The club consists of 250 spots for Chieftains VIP Chairmens, and 750 Elite members and these two quotas are quickly filling up. Stop by and visit the Vezrs and join either club at the tasting room or join online at www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.
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Coombsville Receives Appellation Designation

The Family Wineries and Growers of The Coombsville Vintners & Growers Celebrate Napas Newest Appellation
The Coombsville Vintners & Growers have announced the approval and designation of Napa Valleys newest sub-appellation, the Coombsville Appellation. The official Coombsville Appellation designation was made official by the United States Department of the Treasury TTB on December 14, 2011, and makes Coombsville the Napa Valleys 16th AVA, or American Viticultural Area. The Coombsville Appellation consists of approximately 11,000 acres and is bound by the Napa River to the west, to the rim of Vaca Range on the east, with altitudes ranging from near sea level at the western edge of the City of Napa, to approximately 1900 feet at Mt. George in the north. The horseshoe-shaped west-facing ridge of the Vaca Range partially encircles the Coombsville area, helping define the north, east and southern boundaries of this newest viticultural area. Coombsville AVA is a sub-appellation of the larger Napa Valley AVA and the multi-county North Coast AVA. Coombsville Vintner Tom Farella of Farella Vineyard, who coauthored the AVA petition with fellow vintner Brad Kitson, said, Its a great day for all of us that have been growing grapes in Coombsville for decades. Coombsville now has its proper place in the Napa Valley lexicon and on the appellation maps. Since the Coombsville name has been in use for so many years, having it placed among the great wine regions of the world feels a little like coming home. The Coombsville Appellation is an incredibly distinct area that differs from nearby AVAs in soils, geography and climate. The soils are primarily dominated by the volcanic rhyolitic tuff that comprises the Vaca Range on the eastern side of the Napa Valley. I think when people see it on the map they will wonder why it wasnt there all along because of how it fits into the puzzle pieces of the Napa Valley as a whole. It may have taken awhile to happen, but now its locked in and we are very proud of that, Farella added. Most of Coombsvilles vineyards are located in the wide alluvial deposits created by the wearing down of the hillsides. These soils are abundant with rock and gravel and, in some areas, are also layered with volcanic ash deposits from Mount George. Separately and in various combinations, these two components provide a variety of planting options specific to each site. In addition, the close proximity to the San Francisco Bay contributes to the temperate climate of Coombsville. The cooling effects of marine fog occur earlier and last longer than in the more northern regions and temperatures are less extreme during the winter frost season. Bud break is often sooner and harvest is usually later, leading to a longer growing season. These differences impart unique characteristics in the wines that are produced in this region. Coombsville wines can be recognized by their soft, but significant tannins, which provide excellent structure and mouthfeel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. They are quite often approachable yet sophisticated, complex and layered. Primary varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We are excited to showcase the amazing vineyards in Coombsville and the distinct and beautiful wines that are being made in the 16th AVA of Napa Valley, stated Rebecca Sciandri Griffin, Sciandri Family Vineyards, President of Coombsville Vintners and Growers. The Newly Recognized, but Long Established Coombsville Vintners & Growers welcome visitors to one of the Napa Valleys historic and most relaxed regions. Coombsville Appellation wineries are primarily family-owned and operated, producing limited quantities of super-premium quality wines. The Coombsville Appellation is a mere one-hour drive from San Francisco, and only minutes from Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels, spas and B&Bs in the city of Napa. For more information on the Coombsville Appellation, and the Coombsville Vintners & Growers, visit coombsvillenapa.org.
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Napa Truffle Festival, January 13-16

World-Class Cuisine Meets Cutting-Edge Truffle Science
Host Wineries are Raymond Vineyards and Robert Mondavi Winery Plus: Truffles & Wine Dinner la Carte!
Raymond Vineyards and Robert Mondavi Winery will host the lunches for the second annual Napa Truffle Festival, taking place the weekend of January 13-16. The focus of the festival is primarily black truffles specifically the winter Prigord truffle (Tuber melanosporum), which will be discussed, examined, probed, prepared, demonstrated and, finally, paired with wines and feasted upon for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Along with the special weekend and scientific-grower packages, the festival is now offering the Truffles & Wine Dinner at La Toque la carte!
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Friday Reception at La Toque Saturday Scientific-Grower Programs at Westin Verasa, Lunch and Tour at Raymond Vineyards, Truffles & Wine Dinner at La Toque 7:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Keynote with Barbara Fairchild 10-11:30 a.m. Seminar: Science-based Truffle Cultivation 12-1:30 p.m. Lunch at Raymond Vineyards Chef Michou Cornu 1:30-2 p.m. VIP Winery Tour & Tasting at Raymond Vineyards 2:30-3:30 p.m. Truffle Orchard Tour & Dog Training Demo at Sinskey Vineyards 4-5:30 p.m. Seminar: The Economics of Truffle Cultivation 7 p.m. Truffles & Wine Dinner at La Toque Sunday Culinary Programs, Lunch and Tour at Robert Mondavi Winery 10-11:30 a.m. Cooking Demo with Michelin Star Chef 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch at Robert Mondavi Winery Chef Jeff Mosher 1:30-3:30 p.m. VIP Winery Tour & Tasting at Robert Mondavi Winery Monday Napa Truffle Festival Marketplace at Oxbow Public Market showcasing local wineries, artisanal vendors and specialty food products 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cooking Demos, Wine & Food Tastings The festival launches Friday night with a reception for guests to hobnob with hosts Robert Chang and Dr. Paul Thomas of the American Truffle Company and Chef Ken Frank of La Toque; with keynote speaker Barbara Fairchild, plus the Michelin Star Chefs sans toques who have come from as far as Chicago and Italy to prepare the truffles! Saturday begins with a breakfast and keynote address by distinguished food and travel writer and former editor of Bon Apptit, Barbara Fairchild, followed by scientific-grower programs, a foray to Raymond Vineyards for a tour, tasting and lunch by Chef Michel Cornu, and finishing with a truffle orchard tour at Sinskey Vineyards (truffle dogs will be on hand to sniff things out). Saturday night truffles will be celebrated at the grand Truffles &
Wine Dinner at La Toque, featuring a multi-course truffle menu and wine pairing - each course prepared by a Michelin Star Chef: Michael Cimarusti of Providence in Los Angeles; Suzette Gresham-Tognetti of Acquerello in San Francisco; Marco Gubbiotti of La Bastiglia in Spello, Italy; and Andrew Zimmerman of Sepia in Chicago. Sunday is devoted to all things wine and culinary at Robert Mondavi Winery: a cooking demo with Michelin Star Chef, followed by a tour and tasting, and lunch prepared by Chef Jeff Mosher. The festival concludes on Monday with a lively Napa Truffle Festival Marketplace at Oxbow Public Market from farm, orchard and vineyard to kitchen, table and glass showcasing local wineries, artisanal vendors and specialty food products. The beautiful Westin Verasa in downtown Napa will again serve as the host venue, offering a special rate for the festival weekend. Various festival packages are available. Visit the website for details and prices at www.napatrufflefestival.com. The second annual Napa Truffle Festival is hosted by the American Truffle Company. Partners include AIWF Legendary Napa Valley, , Napa County Farm Bureau, Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Oxbow Public Market, Raymond Vineyards, Robert Mondavi Winery, Westin Verasa Special festival weekend rates are available at Westin Verasa Napa. Book rooms online. For questions, call: 1-888-753-9378.
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Tasting Room of the Week:
Grgich Hills Estate

by Josh Stein
To understand todays Napa, you have to step back in time before it was internationally well known and you need to look to those who were there before the change. The Grgich familys legacy is a reflection of the evolution of the Napa Valley itself over the last half century, as well as portending where its future lies. It was, of course, at the historic 1976 Paris Tasting where Mike Grgichs public recognition took place his Chardonnay received the highest combined score of any wine, red or white and, after again winning first place at a second event, The Great Chicago Showdown, he received his famous nickname, The King of Chardonnay. It was July 4th, 1977, when Grgich Hills opened its doors to the public. Since then, Mike has made many wines and become world-known for his winemaking prowess. Today, the torch has been passed to Mikes nephew, Ivo Jeramaz, whom Mike brought into Grgich Hills to learn the business from the ground up and to help transform the property. Ivo is now responsible for all of the daily operations, including the transitioning of the estate to biodynamic practices: Biodynamics is like going back to what our grandfather did, farming without chemicals or pesticides. Mike taught me early in my career that you need great grapes to make great wine. Since weve converted to using biodynamics, its been very rewarding to see the soil come alive. It allows the wines to be more authentic, more distinctive. And, as the awards, medals and scores have shown, the transition of the estate, and the transition of one generation of stewardship to another, have proven to be quite successful and ready for whatever the next fifty years bring for the Napa Valley. The wines waiting for you are each as distinct as the tasting room itself, which is cement-floored and lined with barrels. As Ivo says, We treat each of our different wines as a special child, carefully nurturing their development and character. All the fruit is estate owned, and all are certified organic and biodynamic, hence the addition of Estate to the winerys name in 2007. There are two different Cabernet Sauvignons to try (Napa Valley and Yountville Selection) , as well as two Chardonnays, two very different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel and the Violetta Late Harvest White. In additon, there are tasting-roomonly and rare library releases, which are constantly changing. With all of that said, none of it is why Grgich Hills is our tasting room of the week. No, what makes this an experience way above par are the loads of tasting and touring options. Most Friday afternoons provide the opportunity for barrel tasting, but thats just the beginning. You have choices of the Grgich-at-a-Glance Tour, which goes from vineyard to production areas, concluding with tasting current releases, or the Estate Tour and Tasting, which guides you from vineyard through winemaking, concluding with winery-only Special Selection bottlings. For those looking for something more intimate, the Private Seated Tasting provides a private tour which concludes in the Salon with cheeses paired to current releases. Equally, the Library Wine and Cheese Tasting on Saturdays and Sundays provides opportunities to enjoy cheeses with specially selected bottlings. There is also the Private Library Tasting, an exclusive, private tour which concludes in the Wine Library, allowing access to past vintages. Last but not least is the brand new Wine and Tcho Chocolate Experience: a tour, a seated seminar on chocolate tasting and pairing chocolate and wine, and loads of takehomes, including chocolate. While several of these optons do not require reservations, most do, and the winery is busy enough and enjoyable enough that you wont want to leave it to chance: call ahead, even if on the same day, to save your spot! Trust me: there arent many places anywhere which can pull it off the way the team at Grgich Hills Estate can. Go and enjoy!
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Turn Your Dinner Parties into Wine-Friendly Affairs

Joey Altman knows how to make your dinner parties really rock. The Bay-area chef, musician, television host, cookbook author and expert entertainer applies to cooking, party planning and wine pairing some of the lessons hes learned as a guitarist in the Back Burner Blues Band, a blues-rock group of food pros and chefs. Altman, chef consultant for Diageo Chateau & Estates wineries, has developed artful strategies that can improve the fun and flavor of meals when entertaining, whether youre gathering friends for wine tasting or staging a celebratory feast. 1. Give Everyone a Gig: Having something to do makes people feel that they are part of the party, says Altman. They become one of your ambassadors who are now helping you host. While youre cooking, have a kitchen task ready for your guests, such as: Set up the fruit bowl or cheese plate Decant the wine Thread satay or kebab skewers Assemble bruschetta elements Help guests choose a wine. Joeys favorites for festive foods: zippy Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc; luscious and affordable A By Acacia Chardonnay; jammy Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandels; tasty Pinot Noirs from Chalone Vineyard, hearty Cabernets from Provenance and Hewitt, and, his personal favorite indulgence, Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry, a meritage blend. 2. Tune Up Your Musical Flavors: Its all about creating a good harmony in your food and the partys mood, says Altman. Dishes should balance sweetness, salt and acid, or in musical terms, think of flavors as treble, mid-range and bass. With their jammy ripe fruit and spicy notes, Zinfandels are great to pull out when a smoked turkey, or savory ham hits the table. The more structured, robust Cabernets work well with roast beef or lamb. 3. Compose Meals to be Wine Friendly: You dont want the wine to fight against any stark contrasts of flavor, says Altman. One of the fastest ways to make something more red-wine friendly is to add bacon to it. Bacon gives a smoky meatiness that allows the red wines fruit to come forward. The same chemistry applies to adding roasted garlic to mashed potatoes; roasted carrots or red peppers to soup, or caramelized onions to sauces. Anything with goat cheese is a natural with the acidity of a Sauvignon Blanc. 4. Take Wine Lessons: Make your table a teaching opportunity, recommends Altman. I encourage hosts to bring wine out of the background and make their dinner parties a wine experience. When you have a lot of people, you can open several bottles, pour small tastes and compare how the wines pair with different foods, says Altman, who keeps a supply of inexpensive wine glasses ready for such occasions. 5. Rehearse: The most important key to successful entertaining is planning your menu, says Altman. Dont overwhelm yourself with a menu so ambitious that you cant even enjoy your own party. Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E) is part of Diageo (DeeAH-Gee-O), the worlds leading premium drinks business. DC&E produces and markets premium wines from around the globe including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the California Central Coast, France, Italy, New Zealand and Australia. Brands include: Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling Vintners Collection, Chalone Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard and Rosenblum Cellars. DC&E is also a leading importer of estate-bottled wines from Burgundy. For more information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere, responsibly. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.
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YOUNTVILLE
Somerston Wine Company
Imagine stepping back in time to when large parcels of land were cultivated in the Napa Valley with the expressed purpose of delivering the best from the land at every opportunity. One of the Valleys newest wineries, Somerston, has done just that, delivering exceptional products in the way Old Napa used to do it without any of the trappings of ego often seen today. Somerston Wine Company is a 1,628-acre estate ten miles from Lake Hennessey in the eastern hills of Napa Valley which grows world-class wines, delivers a farm-to-table experience and has abundant opportunity for recreation and pure enjoyment of the natural environment. A longtime source of award-winning fruit for wineries throughout Napa, Somerston Vineyards was founded by Allan Chapman, who purchased the historically known Priest Ranch in 2004, and who then acquired the adjacent Elder Valley in January 2006 to create one contiguous property. Chapman, and winemaker Craig Becker, founded Somerston Wine Company in 2008, merging their two wine companies with the goal of creating a world-class vineyard estate showcasing the wines made from its unique medley of vineyards and vineyard blocks. As Becker puts it best, Our property is the inspiration behind everything Somerston represents. It offers a fresh look at the Napa Valley that is utterly authentic. As you might imagine, this emphasis on doing things the right way has produced nothing but amazing results in the bottle, and most of what is made is available only directly from the winery. The Somerston Estate wines are all from special single vineyard blocks on the property, showing off their perfect combinations of soils, climate, and variety. Highlights include the Estate Sauvignon Blanc, the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Estate Red Blend, presenting the best of the best barrels. The Priest Ranch bottlings are made from other sections of the estate, allowing for intense yet approachable wines. These releases range from Cabernet Sauvignon to Petite Sirah to Zindandel, showing off some of the native varietals the early planters of the Valley favored. The Highflyer series comes from winemaker Craig Beckers also being a pilot, and the use of fruit from throughout Californias winegrowing regions has allowed him the freedom to be creative and enjoy other matchings of location and variety. These bottlings span the gamut from Grenache Blanc and Viognier through to Pinot Noir, two different Syrahs, and the delicious Centerline red blend. The tasting room in Yountville is directly across from the Villagio Hotel on the main drag at 6490 Washington Street and is open from early afternoon through to the evening each day of the week. The winery and tasting room on the estate itself are open by appointment daily; the address is 3450 Sage Canyon Road in St. Helena. The best way to make plans is just to give them a call directly at (707) 967-8414.
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Participating wineries include: Castello di Amorosa, Bennett Lane Winery, Chateau Montelena, Envy Winery, Jericho Canyon Winery, Kenefick Ranch Wines, Lava Vine Winery, Madrigal Vineyards, Rios Wine Co., Sterling Vineyards, Summers Estate Wines, Tudal Winery, Twomey Cellars, Vermeil Wines/OnThEdge Winery, Von Strasser Winery, W.H. Smith Wines and Zahtila Vineyards. Participants must be 21 and over. Hours of wine tasting vary per winery and participants are asked to look for instructions on their passport as some wineries require an advance appointment. Lodging properties offering special room rates to passport holders include: Best Western Plus Stevenson Manor; Brannan Cottage Inn; Calistoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery; Calistoga Spa Hot Springs; Calistoga Wine Way Inn; Carlin Country Cottages; Chelsea Garden Inn; Christopher's Inn; Comfort Inn Calistoga; Craftsman Inn; Eurospa & Inn; Mount View Hotel & Spa and Roman Spa Hot Springs. Participating restaurants include All Seasons; Barolo; Brannan's Grill; Calistoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery; and JoLe. To purchase a passport online, or for general information, go to www.CalistogaVisitors.com. For information, call the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center toll free at (866) 306-5588.
Calistoga's Winter in the Wineries Now through February 5

A popular insider's way to explore 17 award-winning Valley Wineries
Calistoga's 3rd Annual Winter in the Wineries, going on now through February 5, 2012, offers a relaxed way to tour, taste wine and meet winemakers at 17 heralded wineries both large and small, in and around this charming small town at the top of Napa Valley. Passport holders will have access to a select group of Calistoga wineries during the two-month period for one low price of $50 - an extraordinary value. Recognized in 2009 as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) with distinct geographic features and growing conditions, Calistoga is Napa Valley's 15th officially designated winegrowing region. A Winter in the Wineries' Passport provides a special way to explore what makes Calistoga unique as a wine-growing region during Napa Valley's Cabernet Season. Passport holders can visit as many times as they like during this time to use all 17 tastings (one tasting flight per winery), as well as receive discounts at several of Calistoga's finest restaurants and lodging properties. Participating restaurants will waive corkage for passport holders, and lodgings are offering special room rates for passport holders to entice them to stay a little longer.
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Bennett Lane Winery Features Interactive Tasting Experience

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. Bennett Lanes tasting room has become known as the friendliest tasting room. Only eight years old, Bennett Lane has quickly become one of the top vintners in the valley and has recently upgraded the 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 one of Californias newest appellations. Well known for being one of the most welcoming wineries in the valley, Bennett Lane now adds being one of the most modern. In addition to the new elegantly appointed tasting bar, they have added 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 handcrafted 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. 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 website at www.bennettlane.com or call (707) 942-6684.
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Historic Tasting Bar Beautiful Alexander Valley Views Superb Hand Crafted Wines Open Daily 11-5 8015 Hwy 128 - Alexander Valley 707-433-3303 sodarockwinery.com
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Chef Charlie Palmer Announces 7th Annual Pigs & Pinot Event
Line up includes culinary stars and wine experts from across the country
On Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, Chef Charlie Palmer will take over Sonoma Wine Country with top food and wine talent by his side for the Seventh Annual Pigs & Pinot Weekend. Held at the award-winning Hotel Healdsburg located in serene Healdsburg where the celebrated appellations of Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley converge this charitable celebration has become a coveted event amongst pork and wine enthusiasts who are eager to experience the creations of more than 60 wineries and 10 chefs who showcase their talents each year. This years participating pork authorities include: Guy Fieri, Restaurateur, Television Personality: NBC and Food Network, Best-selling Author Michael Mina, Owner/Chef, MICHAEL MINA San Francisco and Las Vegas Casey Thompson, Top Chef Season 3 Finalist Michael White, Owner/Chef, Marea, Osteria Morini and Ai Fiori in New York City And, to guide us on an illuminating red wine experience, the featured Pinot pros include: Bob Cabral, Williams Selyem Janie Brooks Heuck, Brooks Steve Kanzler, Kanzler Vineyards Aurlien Verdet, Domaine Aurlien Verdet The 2012 Pigs & Pinot event presents a stimulating line-up of food and wine seminars, tastings and cook-offs, all of which will benefit Share Our Strength and Here for Thems Russs Kitchen project. Each year, we continue to be amazed with the overwhelming support of both our professionals and guests who eagerly travel from near and far to be a part of this event, shares Chef Charlie Palmer. The fact that we are able to carry on this fun tradition while raising significant resources for deserving charities is a true accomplishment. Due to the wonderful attention and support from fellow pork and Pinot lovers, tickets to this event quickly sell-out. Those interested in attending the event should frequently visit www.PigsandPinot.com for ticket sales dates, updates and new offerings. Hotel Healdsburg is offering two special guest packages. Both packages include tickets to all events for two, VIP check-in to all events and exclusive access to the Pigs & Pinot Gala. Due to the high demand and limited amount of hotel packages, these will be available via a lottery system this year. To sign up on the mailing list to alert you of the submission dates, visit www.hotelhealdsburg.com/pigsandpinot. Tickets to the individual events will be available Friday, January 20, 2012 and can be purchased online at www.pigsandpinot.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
JAN 14-15 20th Anniversary Winter Wineland 11am-4pm Join us for two glorious days along Wine road - northern Sonoma county as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary Winter Wineland. enjoy Wine ~ Art ~ education. this is a great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limitedproduction wines, new releases or library wines. Some wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. each participating winery will either host an artist for the weekend, so you will enjoy their fine-art, or the winery will have an educational display to help you learn about vineyard management or winemaking. See website for event details & map as available. ticket price will include wine tasting at all of the participating wineries for the weekend from Santa rosa to cloverdale and west to guerneville and Sebastopol, 707-433-4335 / 800-723-6336 JAN 14-15 Music for the Young at Heart -Philharmonia Healdsburg 8pm 115 north St, healdsburg, featuring: Joe gellura, narrator; James rodseth, trumpet Peter and the Wolf Prokofiev classical Symphony Prokofiev trumpet concerto hayden Philharmonia healdsburg consists of nearly 40 classical musicians under the direction of les Pfuzenreuter. 707-433-6335 JAN 27-FEB 12 Chicago the Musical 8pm, Bob fosse's tony awarding-winning musical not ShoWing on Sunday, January 29 or Sunday, february 5; raven theater, 115 north Street, healdsburg
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Tasting Room of the Week:
B.R. Cohn Winery

The Legacy of Music and Family
by Abigail Zimmerman
B.R. Cohn Winery is home to a wonderful combination of wine, music and family, all of which are passions of winery proprietor Bruce Cohn. Since 1970, Bruce has been the longtime manager of American rock icons The Doobie Brothers. In a career-defining moment, Bruce purchased the Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in 1974. He then started making wine under his own label and founded B.R. Cohn Winery in 1984. Bruce named it the Olive Hill Estate Vineyards after the historic grove of Picholine olive trees that surround the winery, imported from France in the mid-1800s. (Be sure to taste the Estate Picholine Olive Oil.) Today, visitors taste wines at the B.R. Cohn Winerys Tasting Room and sample the delicious olive oils and vinegars in the cute Gourmet Shop. For $10, guests will be delighted to select four wines from a list of award winning wines. The tasting fee is refundable with purchase. On a recent Thursday, my daughter and I found ourselves in the B.R. Cohn Tasting Room and enjoyed a great selection of fantastic wines. The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon from the B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards most specifically caught my eye. Reasonably priced at $55 per bottle, this well-balanced, silky red boasted luscious aromas and flavors of red cherry, black currants and ripe plums. Also included in the BR Cohn Tasting Menu are: 2010 Robledo Vineyards Chardonnay: 100% barrel-fermented premium Carneros fruit gives rise to a clean white wine bursting with pear and tropical fruit notes and just the right amount of oak; $35. 2009 Russian River Pinot Noir: A classic Russian River Pinot, this red wine is a sumptuous exploration of black cherries, strawberries intermingled with warm earthy spices. Aged 19 months in French oak; $40. 2009 Sonoma Valley Primitivo: Sourced locally from the Shumahi Vineyards in Glen Ellen, this delicious wine offers aromas of berry and black cherry with a hint of white pepper and a long finish; aged 18 months in French oak; $32. B.R. Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-330-4064. Be sure to explore the Gourmet Shop for a wonderful array of gourmet olive oils and vinegars, and great gifts for family and friends.
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Artwork of Ann Hollister Returns to the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery
Local Artist Ann Hollister returns to the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery in downtown Sonoma with a new exhibition of brilliant and colorful works. The show, which combines aspects of calligraphy with watercolor and acrylics, runs through January 31, 2012. Ann Hollisters work is a fusion of styles: calligraphy, watercolors, acrylics and the influence on her life of living in the Hawaiian Islands. The acrylic paintings are the newest addition to her work. Dragons and jazz invite the viewer to visually and mentally enter the paintings and enjoy the secrets to be found. In the abstract work, boldness, yet attention to detail, adds intrigue. Hollister partnered with Terry Englehart in the Pengraphics Studio of Calligraphy and Graphic Design in Oakland for six years. She taught calligraphy in San Francisco and Oakland, California and Kealakakua and Honolulu, Hawaii. Her work has been shown in California, Hawaii and Germany. She now lives in Sonoma with her feline assistant, Isabelle. Specializing in high quality Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah and Grenache (among others) from great vineyard sources in the Sonoma and Napa Counties, Charles Creek Vineyard produces wines that are food friendly, fruit driven and easily paired with the courses of a meal. The winery Tasting Room is conveniently situated in a charming 1890s era storefront on the historic Sonoma Plaza. Here, visitors can sample the very best Chardonnay in the state. Thats not just an idle claim, either. Charles Creeks 2009 Las Patolitas Chardonnay was awarded 98 points at the California State Fair, won the Double Gold, Best of Class and most importantly, was named the Best Chardonnay in California. As Alan Wastell, tasting room manager for Charles Creek, says, It takes more time to read the award than it does to drink a glass of the wine! It is only fitting that the states best wine can be found at one of Californias most celebrated settings. The 09 Patolitas Chardonnay is the perfect accompaniment for your visit to this magical place. 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 Street West, on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma. For more information, call (707) 935-3848 or email alan@charlescreek.com.
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35 East Napa Street, Sonoma (707) 935-1200 www.sonoma-enoteca.com
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Songwriters In Sonoma Begins the New Year with a Trio of Award-Winning Songwriters
Meadowcroft Wines Songwriters in Sonoma music series kicks off its second year on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. with three awardwinning songwriters: Steve Seskin, Don Henry and Craig Carothers. The three writers are touring throughout Central California and the North Bay during the month of January. They will share their insights into successful songwriting as well as hilarious stories as they perform the hits they have written for artists such as Ray Charles, Peter Frampton, Peter, Paul & Mary, Kathy Mattea, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Trisha Yearwood and others. Songwriters in Sonoma is produced by Meadowcroft Wines and sponsored by MusicNomad.com. The monthly show is booked and hosted by Gerard Serafini, owner of Sonoma Valley Music store. Tickets for this special show are $20 and include a glass of wine. The show takes place in the Meadowcroft Wines tasting room at 23574 Arnold Drive/Hwy 121 in the Cornerstone Sonoma community. In addition to a full menu of wine selections, cheese plates with charcuterie will be available for purchase, as well as a selection from Chef Darbys Hot Pot. Reservations may be made by calling the tasting room at (707) 934-4090 or online at info@meadowcroftwines.com. Steve Seskin is one of the most successful writers in Nashville today, with songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Neal McCoy, John Michael Montgomery, Kenny Chesney, Collin Raye, Peter Frampton, Waylon Jennings, Alabama and Mark Wills, whose recording of the song Dont Laugh at Me was a finalist for CMA Song of the Year in 1999 and has spurred an entire tolerance movement, launched by the Dont Laugh at Me Project. Other Steve Seskin hits include: I Think about You, Lifes A Dance, No Doubt About It, If Youve Got Love and Grown Men Dont Cry. Don Henry, originally from Morgan Hill, is known as a guy the other writers love to hear. He writes remarkable songs and he sings them with equally extraordinary tenderness, humor and sincerity. His songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Conway Twitty, the Oak Ridge Boys, Lonestar, Bryan White, Gary Morris, Ray Kennedy and Kathy Mattea, among others. For co-writing Kathy Matteas critically acclaimed hit, Whereve You Been, Don and Jon Vezner earned a Grammy Award for Song of the Year, as well as songwriting awards from the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. In fact, Whereve You Been was the first song to ever be so honored. Craig Carothers has played nightclubs and concerts from Los Angeles to Stockholm for the last 20 years. He has shared the stage with more than 100 acts including Mose Allison, Karla Bonnoff, Bruce Cockburn, Ry Cooder, Donovan, John Hiatt, Leo Kottke, Michael McDonald, Leroy Parnell, Boz Skaggs and Richard Thompson. He received the Portland Music Associations Crystal Award for both Best Folk Act and Best Single. Shortly thereafter, signing a publishing contract with Nashville based Crossfire Entertainment/Almo Irving Music. His songs have been recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Morgan and others. We are thrilled to have the caliber of songwriter that these talented men bring to the start of our second year of Songwriters in Sonoma, said Tom Meadowcroft, winemaker and owner of Meadowcroft Wines. The success achieved in our first year was quite incredible as we kick off year two with a stellar lineup of singer-songwriters. Meadowcroft Wines includes the Meadowcroft and Thomas Henry labels. The tasting room is located within the Cornerstone Sonoma complex that features 24 world class gardens, a gourmet caf, art galleries and cutting edge design shops all set among acres of vineyards. Meadowcroft Wines is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The venue is available for private parties, private tastings, wine dinners and other events. With plenty of free parking at Cornerstone Sonoma, the area is a perfect setting for any type of event, both indoors or outdoors. For information or to make reservations, call (707) 934-4090.
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Wine Tasting on
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Meet The Wine Mavericks of Treasure Island
by Denise Kouzoujian
What are mavericks? Well, there are many ways to describe these prominent individuals: Forward thinking, headstrong, passionate, unique people, who are willfully independent, brutally honest, full of conviction and integrity, and make great wine! Todays destination: Treasure Island San Franciscos coolest wine stop! 1. Robert Amox, vintner and winemaker of Bodega Wine Estates, Knightswood Vineyards and Winery is a native San Franciscan who began his journey as a grape grower in the Russian River Valley. Over the past five years, he has been making wine on TI from grapes sourced from his Sonoma County home base. Robert is often in the tasting room, greeting guests, answering questions, and exchanging wonderful recipes! Food and wine are not just inseparable, they are one and the same he says. My objective is to craft memorable wines with depth and longevity, to be enjoyed around the table with friends. 2. Josh Stein, vintner and winemaker of Stein Family Wines & Just Joshin Wines Sharing a location with Robert Amox, at Bodega Wine Estates, Joshs wines are truly delectable! Come in and taste Just Joshin 2007 Tempranillo, received an 89 Best Buy, 2009 SemiDry Gewrztraminer, received a 92 points, and the new 2010 Sonoma County Chardonnay thats soon to be released. In addition, Stein Family Wines takes it one step further, donating 5% of all sales to children of vineyard workers in the form of college scholarships and support funding. Its all good! 3. Stewart Johnson, grape grower and winemaker of Kendric Vineyards Among the first to plant pinot noir in Marin County, Stew is the newest Maverick to join the early adopters on Treasure Island. Its no wonder TI has turned into a winemakers enclave affordable space, cool weather, proximity to San Francisco and the East Bay, and the view coming off the bridge are all obvious points in its favor. Beyond this, there is also a wide open, Wild West vibe to the place. It feels like a good place practice your craft in your own way. Construction well under way, Kendric Vineyards tasting room Grand Opening is just around the bend. 4. Bryan Kane, vintner and winemaker at The Winery SF located in , the Renovated Naval Hangar I dont consider myself a maverick. Im a San Francisco resident that is passionate about making wine. After making wine up in Napa and Sonoma for years, I wanted to bring the winery experience to San Francisco and share it with my friends, family and community. I cant think of a better place to do it than on the waterfront along San Francisco Bay with the best views of our great city! Take a trip to Treasure Island, visit these fantastic winemakers, and raise a glass to Robert, Josh, Stewart and Bryan The Wine Mavericks of Treasure Island. Tell them I sent you!
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BODEGA WINE ESTATES 751 13th Street at Avenue, treasure island, San francisoco fri, Sat and Sun from 1 to 6pm, 415-525-4154 Free tasting for two with ad A collection of family wineries the venue promises a truly unique and enjoyable wine tasting experience with spectacular views of the City. Bring your lunch/picnic to enjoy with wine on the terrace. Knightswood wines are crafted to allow them express the nature of the vineyards' locale, giving voice to the elements of sun, wind and rain unique to each. Stein Family Wines Got honest wine? We do. Our wines celebrate being alive and show lifes creative essence. We make sure the folks who grow and make it enjoy some of its dreams, too. Why? Because fair is fair. Great wines made the right way: steinfamilywines.com/donations. KENDRIC VINEYARDS treasure island, San francisco (707) 363-9462 www.kendricvineyards.com Coming soon to Treasure Island! Kendric Vineyards crafts cellar-worthy Pinot Noir and Syrah fromour vineyards in Marin and Amador counties.Weare excited to open alongsidethe otherartisan 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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Wente Family Estates Named American Winery of the Year
Carolyn Wente, CEO and Fourth Generation Winegrower of Americas oldest continuously owned and operated winery, is pleased to announce that her family business has received the 2011 American Winery of the Year award from Wine Enthusiast magazine. Wente Family Estates is comprised of Wente Vineyards, Murrietas Well and Tams Estates as well as entwine, a partnership between The Food Network and Wente Vineyards. Known as the Wine Star Awards for the last 11 years, the magazine honors international wine personalities who have had great influence on the world of wine. Wente Family Estates joins an esteemed group of winners this year including Restaurateur of the Year Michael Mina, Winemaker of the Year Bob Cabral of Williams Selyem, and Georg & Maximilian Riedel as Generations of Innovation, among others. Upon learning of the news, CEO Carolyn Wente stated, This is really such a wonderful acknowledgement and recognition for the five generations of my family who have remained committed to the wine business. We all love what we do and my two brothers Eric and Phil and my niece and nephew Christine and Karl are individually helping to build our company into a strong, relevant and quality driven winery in the 21st century. We have built on the foundation laid by my great grandfather, Carl Wente, who came to this country as an immigrant in the late 19th century, to the Livermore Valley in 1883. As one of the top 30 wine companies in America several years running, Wente Family Estates has established itself as a unique company given that it is family-owned, and all of its fruit is estate grown and sustainably farmed. Due to the vision of CEO Carolyn Wente, the winery was also among the first to develop a wine country destination program when 25 years ago, Carolyn launched both an onsite fine dining restaurant, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, as well as the renowned Concerts at Wente Vineyards. In 1998, the winery opened the Course at Wente Vineyards on property, an 18-hole championship course designed by Greg Norman. Blazing a trail that many would follow, Wente Vineyards made wine country more than just a casual stop by a tasting room to an entire wine country experience. With the Winery of the Year Award, Wente Family Estates is recognized in good company in the Winery of the Year category with previous recipients J. Lohr, Trinchero Family Estates and Concannon. The winners will be announced in the December 15th issue of Wine Enthusiast and a private ceremony honoring the awardees will be held at the New York Public Library on January 30, 2012.
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LONGEVITY WINES 2271 South Vasco rd. Ste B, livermore, 925-443-Wine The winery is family owned and operated by Phil and Debra Long, along with their resident wine dog, PressTon. Come and enjoy tasting Longevitys flagship wines, Deb-ru vee, their Rhone-style blend, and Phil-osophy, their Bordeaux-style blend as well as many others.
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2012 Crab & Wine Festival Toasts Northern Californias Local Bounty of Land and Sea
Mendocino County Serves Up Delicious Fare at Internationally Recognized Annual Event, January 20-29
Every January, for the past thirteen years, Northern Californias Mendocino County has been celebrating locally harvested Dungeness crab and award-winning wines from Americas Greenest Wine Region with a festival that satiates the taste buds of foodies and oenophiles alike. From gourmet, crab-themed dinners in four-star restaurants, to family-style cioppino feeds, to the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-off featuring local Mendocino chefs, this festival has something for everyone! And to wash down the abundance of crab, local winemakers will be pouring at winemaker dinners throughout the county and also at the official Wine Tasting Competition, held in conjunction with the Crab Cake Cook-off. Visitors will enjoy a multitude of dinners, tastings, demonstrations, excursions, events and lodging specials over the course of the ten days hosted by Visit Mendocino County, the Mendocino Coast Clinics, innkeepers, restaurants, wineries and more. The 2012 festival takes place from Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 29. Some special highlights not to be missed include: January 20-21 Crab and Wine Days in Fort Bragg Two benefit events: Mendocino Coast Clinics hosts the two flagship events of the Crab & Wine Festival. Over the course of two days, visitors can take part in Crab & Wine Days. Held at Pentecost Hall in Fort Bragg, spectacular ocean bluffs and majestic redwood forests create an incredible backdrop for the festivities. January 20 - Cioppino Dinner: Family-style dinner, serving steaming bowls of fresh cioppino, hand-tossed salad, dessert, wine, beer, coffee and lots of homemade hot bread for dipping; $35 for adults and $15 for children, dinner served at 4:30, 6 and 8 p.m. January 21 - Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine Tasting Competition: The premiere event of the Crab & Wine Festival! Held under a big tent set up just behind Pentecost Hall, this is where Mendocino County chefs and wineries compete for the coveted Professionals Choice award (chosen by a panel of esteemed food, wine & travel editors) and the Peoples Choice award (chosen by festival attendees); $75 for adults, from noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the Cioppino Dinner, the Crab Cake Cook-Off and the Wine Tasting Competition benefit the Mendocino Coast Clinics, a non-profit, board-governed community health center that provides medical, dental, perinatal and behavioral health care to all Mendocino Coast residents and visitors, regardless of their ability to pay; www.mendocinocoastclinics.org or (707) 961-3463.
Heres a taste of what else you can expect during the 10-day festival:
Complimentary Crab Appetizers at many Mendocino County wineries (where wine tastings are still mostly free!) Crab Catching Excursions aboard local vessels Crab Tasting Menus at local restaurants Crab Tasting & Cooking Demonstrations Crab-themed Winemaker Dinners Discounts on Lodging at a host of charming inns, quaint B&Bs, luxury resorts, rental properties and historic hotels throughout Mendocino County The above is just a sampling of the dozens of events that will take place during the 2012 Crab & Wine Festival in Mendocino County. For specific information about events surrounding the Crab & Wine Festival, visit www.visitmendocino.com and search for crab. Please note that new events are being added every week. For more information on Mendocino County, call 1-866-782-9636 (1-866-GOMENDO), or visit www.visitmendocino.com.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries Great Wine Weekend

The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to take part in its Winter Passport Program. More than fifty Santa Cruz Mountains wineries from Ahlgren to Zayante will open their doors to Passport Program participants on Saturday, January 21, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Passports, which cost just $40 per person, provide entry into participating wineries, including many that are not normally open to the public. Passport holders will be invited to tour the facilities, meet the winemakers and sample the fruits of their labors including special wines poured only for citizens in the Passport Program! As an added feature to the Passport Program several of Santa Cruz Mountains finest restaurants and wine bars will be offering special discounts to Passport Holders on the day of the event. The Passport Program is held on the third Saturday of January, April, July and November; and will be for years to come, allowing for visitors to view the vineyards at every season in the growing cycle. This winter, on January 21st, begin a new adventure and experience the excellence of the wines produced in this appellation, by spending a wonderful day at the wineries and in the company of winemakers. Santa Cruz Mountains Wines and Passports make wonderful gifts for all occasions. Many of these award-winning wines can be hard to find in stores (and of course are not be available there for sampling). Special prices are also often available during passport. Bring home some great wine to treasure and share with friends. Check the website for area map and last-minute changes in Passport offerings. All five restaurants will be preparing two crab dishes to satisfy your appetite on Sunday, January 22nd from 2 to 5 p.m. For $49 you can come take on the challenge of consumer judge. Taste food and wine at two restaurants, of your choice, and let them know what you think. All ballots will be tallied to determine the Consumer Choice Awards as well as scores from professional judges for the Judges Choice Awards. For an additional $16 you can visit another restaurant of your choice. Reservations for both events may be purchased from the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers office or online. For more information, or to make reservations, call (831) 685-VINE (8463), go to the website at www.SCMWA.com and enter promo code GW11 for a $15 off discount when you attend both events, or email info@scmwa.com for more information.
Taste wonderful crab dishes paired with luscious local wines.

The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association presents the ninth annual Wine & Crab Taste-Off! Four of the finest local restaurants will be battling it out in hopes of being named Crab Cook 2012. We need your help to make the decision, so come and judge for yourself!
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Ultimate Winemakers Dinner, February 28

The Only Winemaker Dinner of its Kind!
What other dinner do you have the opportunity to taste up to 25 wineries, then choose one winery and sit down with the winemaker for a five-course meal? This is it! Join us for an elegant dinner and your own personal winemaker, all in the beautiful Shadowbrook Restaurant. Dinner will be prepared for you by local chef Ashley Hosmer. The 18th annual Ultimate Winemakers Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 28. This is a rare opportunity to taste the fabulous wines of up to 25 Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers, and then be escorted to an intimate dinner. You will enjoy the outstanding ambiance, cuisine, and service of the Shadowbrook Restaurant, which is closed to the general public and open exclusively for the guests of the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers. You will arrive one half hour before your seating time to enjoy wine tasting and a silent auction in the restaurants stunning Rock Room Lounge. In the dining room you will be joined by one of our local vintners who will share their wines with dinner. The chef of Shadowbrook Restaurant will design a special five-course menu to accompany the wines selected for the evening. Ashley Hosmer, a true local, born into a well-known and highly respected Santa Cruz family and a graduate of Harbor High School, has recently been elevated to the post of Executive Chef at the World Famous and Local Favorite, Shadowbrook Restaurant. Chef Hosmer is also a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and the Le Cordon Bleu Program. She has been employed at Shadowbrook for many years as the Sous Chef after having worked for St. Regis Hotel in Princeville, Kauai. Her predecessor, Chef Ross McKee, is leaving to take a position with a California based boutique hotel group with operating restaurants This dinner always sells out far in advance. Tickets are $105 per person (for gourmet meal, wine, tax, and gratuity) Reservations are required. Sorry, the fee is not refundable after February 20. If you should need to cancel after that date, ask a friend to take your place. For questions and reservations regarding the Ultimate Winemakers Dinner please call (831) 685-VINE (8463) or visit www.scmwa.com.
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Winemaker Profile: Hahn SLH Estate
Paul Clifton
A native of the Monterey Bay Area, Hahn SLH Estate Winemaker Paul Clifton has a lifetime love of the beauty and bounty of the region. Paul graduated from college expecting to work in finance, but, as a soft-spoken and introspective person, he soon found that the lure of working with nature was in his soul. After working as a firefighter for a few years, Paul dabbled in making his own wine. (He uses hoses to pump wine rather than water.) In 1996 he officially changed career paths, and began to make wine professionally. Paul started his winemaking career at Bernardus Winery in Carmel Valley, where he was mentored by Don Blackburn who is known as one of Californias top Pinot Noir craftsmen. Pauls solid winemaking foundation was established while he worked his way up to cellarmaster. Then, in 1999 he went to work for Byington Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains as Assistant Winemaker where his passion for Pinot Noir and cool climate viticulture became more focused. This passion, paired with a desire to travel, led him to New Zealand. In 2001 he was accepted at Lincoln University on the South Island of New Zealand where he received a postgraduate degree in Viticulture. When Paul returned from New Zealand in 2003, he began working at Hahn SLH Estate where he has risen to assume the role of the winemaking leader. As a winemaker, Paul has assembled a solid winemaking staff with whom he works closely, as it is his belief that great wines are created when many talented hands work together in harmony with the grapes from the vines. When I started at Hahn, we were producing wines from many varietals I had never previously made, said Hahn SLH Estate Winemaker Paul Clifton, The first few years, this forced me to experiment with a lot of different winemaking techniques, as well as different ideas in the vineyards. The primary lesson I learned was that no matter what varietal, as long as the grape is suited to the vineyard site, then by sticking with what I consider fundamental winemaking and winegrowing techniques, the wine will turn out great, if not exceptional. Visit Hahn SLH Estate winery at 37700 Foothill Road in Soledad. Tasting room hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m. For more information, call (831) 678-4555 or visit www.HahnEstates.com.
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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

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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Tours & Tasting Daily 10:00-5:00 Call ahead to schedule tours & private tastings, 866-708-9463 2 for 1 Reserve Wine Tasting in the Rhine House with this ad Save up to $25
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 10:30-4:30 Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets.
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight Bourassa 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 open by appointment only Boyd Family 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353 open by appointment only Bravante Vineyards 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Brookdale Vineyards napa; 707 258-1454 open by appointment only Brown Estate 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435 limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays 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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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS

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

Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery. Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome.
open Weekends, friday through Monday 11 -4 825 fulton lane, St. helena 707-967-0719 www.DavidfultonWinery.com Del Bondio Wine Co. 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805 open by appointment only Del Dotto Caves 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Delectus Winery 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252 open daily by appointment Diamond Terrace 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189 open by appointment only DOMAINE CARNEROS 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101 open daily 10-6 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5 Dominari 620 trancas Street, napa; 707-226-1600 open by appointment only, 10am-4:30pm Duckhorn Vineyards 1000 lodi lane, St. helena; 707 963-7108 open by appointment, 10-4 Dutch Henry Winery 4300 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5771 open daily 10-4:30 Eagle & 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
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm. 2 for 1 Tasting with this ad (Save up to $25)
1250 cuttings Wharf road, napa | open Daily 10am-4:30pm 707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com Failla 3530 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-0530 Falcor 2511 napa corporate Dr, Ste 115, napa; 888-402-Wine Far Niente 1350 Acacia Dr, oakville; 707 944-2861 Farella 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489 Fleury Estate Winery 950 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 967-8333 Flora Springs The Room 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 Flora Springs Winery 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723 open by appointment only open daily 10-5 open by appointment only 10-3 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10:30-5 open by appointment only
FOLIE A DEUX 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Fontanella Family 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4 Forman Vineyards 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900 open by appointment only Franciscan Vineyards 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5 FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 open by appointment Freemark Abbey 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5 Frogs Leap 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704 open by appointment only
G Cook 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760 open by appointment only Gargiulo 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770 open by appointment only Gemella Wines napa; 707 261-9855 open by appointment only Girard Winery 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 open daily 11-7 Godspeed Vineyards 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766 open by appointment only Goosecross Cellars 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 open daily 10-4:30 GRGICH HILLS 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 open daily 9:30-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Groth 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290 open by appointment only Guffy 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532 open by appointment only Guilliams 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059 open by appointment only Gustavo Thrace 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7 HAGAFEN CELLARS 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall Rutherford 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700 open by appointment only Hall St. Helena 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 open daily 10-5:30 Hans Fahden Vineyards 4855 Petrified forest rd, St. helena; 707 942-6760 open by appointment Hartwell Vineyards 5795 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-4269 open by appointment only HdV Wines 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121 open by appointment only Heibel Ranch Vineyards Pope Valley; 707 968-9289 open by appointment only Heitz Cellars Tasting Room 436 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-3542 open daily 11-4:30 Helena View Johnston 3500 highway 128, calistoga; 707 942-4956 open by appointment only Hendry 3104 redwood Dr, napa; 707 226-8320 open by appointment only HESS COLLECTION 4411 redwood rd, napa; 707 255-1144 open daily 10-5:30 Hill Family Estate 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 open daily 10-6 Honig Vineyards 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618 open daily by appointment Hope & Grace 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30 Hopper Creek 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 open by appointment only Hunnicutt Wines 3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911 open by appointment only Ilona Howell Mountain tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only J. Kirkwood Winery 1020 Borrette lane, napa open by appointment only James Cole 5014 Silverado trail, napa; 707 251-9905 open by appointment only James Creek 2249 James creek rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 open by appointment only Jarvis Winery 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only Jax 3468 hwy 128, calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102 open by appointment Jericho Canyon Vnyd 3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665 open by appointment only JESSUP CELLARS 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 open daily 10-6 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm Jocelyn Lonen Winery napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only John Anthony Vineyards 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711 open daily 10-2am Joseph Phelps Vineyards 200 taplin rd, St. helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment JUDDS HILL 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 open daily by appointment only 10-4 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Juicebox 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 open daily by appointment only 9-5 Juslyn 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 open by appointment only Keenan 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment only Keever 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 open by appointment only Kelham 360 Zinfandel ln; St. helena; 707 963-2000 open by appointment only Kelly Fleming Wines 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849 open by appointment only Kenefick Ranch 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt Kent Rasmussen 1001 Silverado trail So, St. helena; 7070 963-5667 open by appointment only Kenzo Estate 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 254-7572 open by appointment only 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
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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 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 Madonna Estate Winery 5400 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 255-8864 open daily 10-5 Madrigal Vineyards 3718 n. St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-6577 open daily by appointment 10-4 MAHONEY VINEYARDS taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 112-7 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK fri-Sat 12-9 Mario Perelli-Minetti 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open thu-Sun 11-5 Maritas Vineyard napa; 707 259-5313 open by appointment only Markham Vnyds 2812 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-5292 open daily 11-5 Maroon Wines napa; 707 257-3040 open by appointment only Marston Family Vineyard 3600 White Sulphur Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-8490 open by appointment Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room 7l4 first St, napa 707 255-0658 open thu-Mon 11-5:30 Mayacamas Vineyards 1155 lokoya rd, napa; 707 224-4030 open by appointment only McKenzie-Mueller 2530 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 252-0186 open by appointment only MERRYVALE VINEYARDS 1000 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-7777 open daily 10-6:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Michael Mondavi Family 1285 Dealy lane, napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-thu 12-5, fri-Sun 11-5 Midsummer Cellars 771 Sage canyon rd, rutherford; 707 225-4367 open by appointment only Milat Vineyards 1091 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-0758 open daily 10-5:30 Miner Family 7850 Silverado trail, oakville; 707 944-9500 open daily 11-5 MJA 647 greenfield rd, St. helena; 707 963-3394 open by appointment only Modus Operandi Cellars 45 enterprise ct, napa; 530 219-6199 open by appointment only MONTICELLO VINEYARDS 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Moss Creek Winery 6015 Steele rd, napa; 707 252-1295 open by appointment Mount Veeder Winery Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 open by appointment only MUMM NAPA 8445 Silverado trail, rutherford; 800 MUM-nAPA open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours MurphyVineyards 395 crane Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2516 open by appointment only Myriad St. helena; 707 287-1630 open by appointment only NAPA CELLARS 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-2565 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK Napa Valley Farms 929 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-8011 open by appointment Neal Family Vineyards 716 liparita rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 open by appointment Newton Vineyards 2555 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-9000 open by appointment Neyers Vineyards 2153 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-8840 open by appointment Nichelini Family 2950 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Nickel & Nickel 8164 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 967-9600 open daily by appointment Nord Estate Yountville; 707 945-1094 open by appointment only OBrien Estate 1200 orchard Ave, napa; 707 252-8463 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 OShaughnessy Estate Angwin, 707 965-2898 open by appointment only Oakville Ranch Vineyards 7781 Silverado trail, napa; 707-944-9665 open by appointment Olabisi 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 12-5:30 OnThEdge 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8 Opus One 7900 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-9442 open daily by appointment Orin Swift Cellars 1352 Main St, St. helena; 707 967-9179 open by appointment only Outpost Estate Wines Angwin; 707 965-1718 open by appointment only Page Wine Cellars 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 520 california Blvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 open by appointment only Palmaz Vineyards 4029 hagen road, napa; 707 226-5587 open by appointment only Paloma Vineyard 4013 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7504 open by appointment only Paoletti Vineyards 4501 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-0689 open by appointment only Paradigm 1277 Dwyer rd, oakville; 707 944-1683 open by appointment Paraduxx 7257 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 open by appointment PATZ & HALL 851 napa Valley corporate Way, Ste A, napa; 707 265-7700 open Wed-Sun 10-4 Peacock Family 3100 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-0770 open by appointment Pedemonte Cellars 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 933-8352 open by appointment only Peju 8466 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-3600 open daily 10-6 Peter Franus Wine Company napa; 707 945-0542 open by appointment only Pheonix 3175 Dry creek road, napa; 877 374-6364 By advance appointment only Phifer Pavitt Winery 4660 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4787 tastings by appointment Mon-Sat 11 & 1 Pia Napa Valley 8060 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 738-9328 open daily by appointment 10-4 Pine Ridge 5901 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-9777 open daily 10:30-4:30 PlumpJack Winery 620 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 945-1220 open daily 10-4 POPE VALLEY WINERY
Estabished in 1897. Experience 40 acres of history. Turn left and go back 100 years!
open daily, 11 am to 5 pm 6613 Pope Valley road, Pope Valley 707-965-1246 www.popevalleywinery.com Porter Family Vineyards napa; 707 265-7980 PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) Pride Mountain Wines 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949 PROVENANCE 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 Quintessa 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601 Quixote 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659 RAYMOND VINEYARD 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours RAZI WINERY With a boutique-winery touch, on the Silverado Trail Everything we know is in the bottle. Schedule a tasting daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm 3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley (707) 224-4299 REATA 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 Regusci Winery 5584 Silverado trail, napa; 707 254-0403 Relic St. helena; 707 967-9380 Revana Family 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 Reverie Winery 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800 REYNOLDS FAMILY 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 Rios Wine 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 Ritchie Creek 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661 Road 31 Wine Co napa; 707 649-1200 Robert Biale 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555 Robert Craig Winery 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Robert Keenan 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 Robert Mondavi 7801 St. helena hwy 29, oakville; 707 968-2001 Robert Sinskey Vnyds 6320 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Robinson Family Vnyds 5880 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-8004 ROMBAUER VINEYARD 3522 Silverado trail, no, St. helena; 707 963-5170 open daily 9-5 open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10:30-6:30 open by appointment open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10-4:30 open by appointment open daily 10-5 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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Round Pond Winery 886 rutherford rd, rutherford; 1-888-302-2575 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 J 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
BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY & LOCAL WINEMAKER Two Years in a Row
2 for 1 on any tasting including Single Vineyard Tasting Save up to $25
2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-5pm 707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com St. Helena Wine Center 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 St. Helena Winery 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463 ST. SUPRY 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 Stags Leap Wine Cellars 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 Stagecoach Vineyard 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 Staglin Family 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477 Stags Leap Winery 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441 Steltzner Vineyards 5998 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-7272 STERLING VINEYARDS 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Stoneheath Winery napa; 707 257-0701 Stonehedge Winery 1004 clinton St, napa; 707 256-4444 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10-4:30 open by appointment open by appointment By advance appointment only open daily 10:30-4:30 by appt Mon-fri 10:30-5 Sat-Sun 10-5 open by appointment 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 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
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Vintners Collective 1245 Main St, napa; 707 255-7150 Volker Eisele Family 3080 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9485 Volta Wine 3108 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 501-4060 Von Strasser 1510 Diamond Mtn. rd, calistoga; 707 942-0930 W. H. Smith 1307 lincoln Avenue, Suite B, calistoga; 707 942-1194 WATERSTONE taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Waugh Cellars napa; 888-883-Wine (9463) Wermuth Winery 3942 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5924 Whetstone Wine Cellars tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 254-0600 White Cottage Ranch 555 college Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 WHITEHALL LANE 1563 St. helena hwy S. (hwy 29), St. helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours White Rock Vineyard napa William Cole Vnyds 2849 Saint helena hwy north, St. helena; 707 963-6100 William Harrison Vnyrds 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY 1761 Atlas Peak road, napa; 707 265-3024 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 Wineries of Napa Valley 1285 napa town center, napa; 707 253-9450 Wing Canyon Vineyard 3100 Mt. Veeder rd, napa; 707 265-8798 Witt Estate 1500 Whitehall ln, St. helena; 707 967-8046 X Winery 1405 2nd Street, napa; 707 204-9522 Yates Family Vineyard 3104 redwood rd, napa; 707-226-1800 Young Ridge Estate 1200 thompson Ave, napa; 707 265-8400 Z-52 Poured at taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Zahtila Vineyards 2250 lake county hwy; calistoga; 707 942-9251 ZD WINES 8383 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 963-5188 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings open daily 11-6 open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment 10:30-4:30 Sun, Mon, tue, thu 10-5, fri-Sat 10-6:30 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9 open by appointment only open ralph is there open by appointment open by appointment 10-5 open daily 10-5:45 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 11-5 open daily 10-5 by appt Arbios/Praxis Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Archipel 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Arista Winery 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5 ARMIDA WINERY 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Arnot-Roberts healdsburg; 707 433-2400 open by appointment only Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30 Atascadero Creek 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 824-8204 open by appointment only Audelssa Estate Winery 13750 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 933-8514 open daily 11-5 Balletto 5700 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 568-2455 open daily 10-5 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; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, 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 Bedarra Vineyards Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves 9711 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-9171 open daily 11-4:30 Benovia Winery 3339 hartman rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-4441 open by appointment only Benziger Family Winery 1883 london ranch rd, glen ellen; 888 490-2739 open daily 10-5 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) 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; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Bucklin Old Hill Ranch 8 old hill ranch rd; glen ellen 707 933-1726 open by appointment only Buena Vista Winery 18000 old Winery rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 open daily 10-5 C. Donatiello Poured at Vin couture: 322 healdsburg Ave c, healdsburg; 707 431-4442 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 appointment, 11-4 Cass Winery Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 CELLAR DOOR 1395 Broadway, 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 Charles Heintz Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 open by appointment only Chasseur Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 open by appointment fri 10 & 2 Chateau Felice 10603 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY
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open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30 Mon-tue 11-7, Wed-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7 open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment only open daily by appointment only open by appointment only Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9 Daily 10-4:30 open daily 10-4:30
SONOMA COUNTY
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; 707 939-9099 Adrian Fog healdsburg; 707 431-1174 Akoma Zoume 3030 cavedale rd, glen ellen; 707 996-1787 ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 800 405-5987 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 Amorosa Bella Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 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!
open by appointment only open by appointment only open by appointment only Daily 11-7 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10-5 open daily 10-5 open daily 11-4:30 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 open daily 11-4:30
Enjoy Acclaimed Gardens Gourmet Picnic Fare Wines by the Glass 2 for 1 Tasting in the Visitor Center with this ad
8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood www.chateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572 Christie Vineyards 851 limerick lane, healdsburg; 707 431-0662 open by appointment only CHRISTOPHER CREEK 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-2001 open daily 11-5 Picnic Area Clarbec 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 open by appointment only Claypool Cellars 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Ste 500 , Sebastopol; 707 861-9358 Sat-Sun 1-5 or by appt CLINE CELLARS 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4000 open daily 10-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30 Clouds Rest Vineyards Petuluma; 707 765-0841 open by appointment only Collier Falls Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
open Daily 10:30am -5:30pm / 60 Bonneau road, Sonoma (707) 996-4188 / www.WindPoweredWines.com
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COMPASS Wines Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Copain Wines 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt Corda 845 chileno Valley rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 open by appointment only D & L Carinalli Vineyards 2900 llano rd, Santa rose; 707 795-7052 open by appointment only DArgenzio 1301 clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa rosa; 707 280-4658 open daily 11-5 Dashe Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Da Vero 766 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5 David Coffaro 7485 Dry creek rd, geyserville; 707 433-9715 open daily 11-4 David Noyes Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Davis Family Vnyds 52 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3858 thu-Sun 11-4:30 Deerfield Ranch 10200 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 open daily 10:30-4:30 Dehlinger 4101 Vine hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, fridays only De La Montanya 999 foreman ln., healdsburg; 707 433-3711 open daily 11-4:30t DE LOACH VNYDS 1791 olivet road, Santa rosa; 707 526-9111 open daily 10-5 DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic) 2001 hwy 128, geyserville; 800 546-7718 open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Deux Amis 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7945 open by appointment only DREYER WINE Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 open daily 11-6, tue seasonal Dry Creek Vineyards 3770 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1000 open daily 10:30-4:30 Duchamp Estate 280 chiquita rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6665 open by appointment only Dunah Vineyards Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Dutch Bill Creek Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 open by appointment only DUTCHER CROSSING 8533 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2700 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Dutton Estate 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 open daily 10-5 Dutton-Goldfield 3100 grevenstein highway north, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 open daily 10-4:30 Edmeades Tasting Room 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 994-2454 open daily 10:30-5:30 Ehret Winery Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Enkidu Wine 8910 Sonoma hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 open daily 12-6 Eric K. James 452 first Street e, Sonoma Plaza; 707 996-1364 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Eric Kent Wine Cellars Santa rosa ; 707 527-9700 nov 15 -Aug 15 by appt ERIC ROSS 14300 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 939-8525 open daily 11-5 Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Everett Ridge 435 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1637 open daily 10-5 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 open daily 10:30-4:30 Family Wineries Kenwood 9380 Sonoma hwy. 12; 888 433-6555 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-feb closed tu-We FAVERO VNYDS 3939 lovall Valley rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 open by appointment only Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, 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; 707 847-3661x32 open by appointment Foggy Valley Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Folk Machine Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7 Foppiano Vineyards 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 11-5 Forchini Vineyards 5141 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8886 fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-thur by appt Forth Vnyds Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 FOYT FAMILY WINES Poured at Meadowcroft Wine:, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 11-6 Francis Ford Coppola 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1400 open daily 11-6
Freeman Winery 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-6937 open by appointment only Freestone Vineyards 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 Daily 11-5 Frick 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri) FRITZ WINERY 24691 Dutcher creek rd, cloverdale; 707 894-3389 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Gann Family Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Garden Creek Ranch 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345 open by appointment only Gary Farrell Wines 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30 Geyser Peak Winery At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5 Glen Lyon Vineyards Sonoma; 707 833-0032 open daily 11-6 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS 23555 hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gofessel Vineyards 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 open by appointment only Gpfrich 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645 open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7 Graton Ridge 3561 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30 Gunfighter Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Gundlach Bundschu 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma; 707 938-5277 open daily 11-4:30 Gustafson Family 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt Hanna Winery 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4 5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4 Hanzell Vineyards 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma; 707 996-3860 open by appointment only Hartford Family Winery 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-8011 open daily 10-4:30 Harts Desire Poured at Waterfront tasting rm: 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 Harvest Moon Estate 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10-5 Hauck Cellars 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Mon-thu 11:30-4:30, fi-Sun 11:30-5, closed Wed Hawkes Wine 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 thu-Mon 10-5 Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 thu-Mon 12-6 Hawley Wines 6387 W Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2705 open by appointment only Haywood Winery 25 east napa St, Ste c; 707 933-3001 open daily 11-6 Highway 12 Winery 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30 HKG ESTATE WINES 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6 Hobo Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-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; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Imagery Estate 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30 Inman Family 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 293-9576 fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt. Inspiration Vnyds & Winery 3360 coffey ln Suite e, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30 Iron Horse 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-4:30 J Keverson Poured at Waterfront tasting rm: 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 J Lynne Wines Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends J Rickards Winery 24505 chianti rd, cloverdale; 707 758-3441 tue-Sat 11-4 J Vineyard & Winery 11447 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-3646 open daily 11-5 JACUZZI VINEYARDS 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 open daily 10-5:30 James Family Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 JAQK CELLARS Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal JCB Tasting Room & Wine Bar 320 center St, healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5:30, thu-Sat 10:30-9 Johnsons Alexander Valley Wines 8333 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2319 open daily 11-4 John Tyler Wines 4353 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0123 open daily 10:30-5 Jordan 1474 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-5250 open by appointment only Joseph Jewell Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10
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Joseph Swan Winery 2916 laguna rd, forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Kachina 4551 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 332-7917 open by appointment only Kamen Estate 21692 8th Street e, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 open by appointment only Kastania Vineyards 4415 Kastania rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 or by appt KAZ WINERY 233 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 fri-Mon 11-5 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 Champagne Cellars 13250 river rd, guerneville; 707 824-7000 open daily 10-5 Krutz Family Cellars 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 536-1532 open by appointment only Kunde 9825 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 open daily 10:30-4 La Crema 235 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 800 314-1762 open daily 10:30-5:30 Lago di Merlo at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Lake Sonoma Winery 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 800 750-9463 open daily 10-4:30 Poured at Valley of the Moon Lambert Bridge 4085 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9600 open daily 10:30-4:30 Lancaster Estate 15001 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 open by appointment only Landmark 101 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 open daily 10-4:30 Larson Family 23355 Millerick rd, Sonoma; 707 938-3031 open daily 10-5 La Sirena Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Laurel Glen 14301 Arnold Dr Suite 5, glen ellen; 707 933-9877 open by appointment only LEDSON WINERY 7335 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Leonhardt Vnyds 8500 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 954 401-0096 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt Limerick Lane Vineyards 1023 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-9211 open daily 10-5 Little Vineyards Family Winery 15188 Sonoma hwy, glen ellen; 707 996-2750 thu-Mon 11-4:30 Littorai Wines 788 gold ridge rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 open by appointment only Locals Tasting Room corner of geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707-857-4900 open daily 11-6 Longboard Vineyards 5 fitch St, healdsburg; 707 433-3473 open daily 11-6 LOXTON CELLARS 11466 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 935-7221 open daily 11-5 by appt Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Lynmar Estate 3909 frei rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 open daily 11-4 MacLeod Family Vnyd Kenwood; 707 833-4312 open by appointment only MacPhail Family 851 Magnolia Dr, healdsburg; 707 433-4780 open by appointment only Macrae Family at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 MacRostie Winery 21481 eighth St e, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment MADRONE RIDGE WINERY Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6 MANZANITA CREEK 1441 A&B grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-4052 fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-thur by appt Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6 Marimar Estate 11400 graton road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 open daily 11-4 Martinelli Vineyards 3360 river rd, Windsor; 707 525-0570 open daily 10-5 MARTIN RAY 2191 laguna road, Santa rosa; 707 823-2404 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Martorana Family Winery 5956 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1909 open by appointment only Matanzas Creek Winery 6097 Bennett Valley rd, Santa rosa; 707 528-6464 open daily 10-4:30 MATRIX 3291 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1911 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery 2859 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-0804 open daily 10-5 MAYO FAMILY 13101 Arnold Drive at highway 12, glen ellen; 707 938-9401 open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY 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 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK open daily 11-5
MEADOWCROFT WINES
Catch the Buzz
Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that features a festival of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.
open Daily 11-5 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. 707-934-4090 Medlock Ames 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8845 open daily 10-5 Meeker Vineyards 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6 Mercury Winery 21015 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-6 Merriam Vnyds 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5 Merry Edwards 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended Michel-Schlumberger 4155 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427 open by appointment only Mietz Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Daily 10:30-4:30 Mill Creek Vineyards 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5 MoniClaire Vineyards 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320 open by appointment only Montemaggiore 2355 West Dry creek rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499 open by appointment only MOONDANCE CELLARS
Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery. Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)
Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday 707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome MOSHIN VINEYARDS 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30 Mountain Terraces 3030 cloverdale rd, glen ellen; 707 481-7377 open by appointment only Mounts Family 3901 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4:30 or by appt Mueller 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Mon 11-4 Murphy-Goode 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30 Muscardini Cellars 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6 Mutt Lynch Winery 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180 open by appointment only Nalle 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5 & by appt Nicholson Ranch 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6 Novy Family 981 Airway ct, Ste e & f, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3 Occidental Road Cellars 2064 gravenstein hwy, north, Bldg 7; 707 874-9400 open Sat 1-4 or by appt Old World Winery 850 river rd, fulton; 707 490-6696 open by appointment only Optima Winery 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222 open by appointment only Orchard Station Winery Poured at Moondance cellars: 14301 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5 Paint Horse 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 open by appointment only Palmeri Poured at terroirs Artisan Wines: 21001 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-1890 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 Paul Hobbs Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 open by appointment only Pedroncelli Vineyards 1220 canyon rd, geyserville; 707 857-3531 open daily 10-4:30 Pellegrini Family 4055 West olivet rd, Santa rosa; 800-891-0244 open by appointment only Pendleton Estate 35100 hwy 128, cloverdale; 707 894-3732 open by appointment only Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Peters Family 2064 hwy. 116 n, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 open by appointment only Peterson 4791 Dry creek rd Bldg 7, healdsburg; 707-431-7568 By appointment Sat-Sun 11-4:30
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Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Petroni Vineyards 990 cavedale road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 open by appointment Pezzi King Vnyds 3225 W Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9388 open by appointment only Philip Staley at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Portalupi 107 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0960 open daily 10:30-7 Porter 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; 707 433-8559 open daily 11-5 Red Car Wine Co 8400 graton rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-8500 open daily 10-4:30 RH Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Richardson Winery Poured at cellar Door in Sonoma: 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs 650 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7721 open daily 11-4; Summer fri-Sun till 5 River Road Vnyds 5220 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 open by appointment only Roadhouse Winery 240 center St, healdsburg; 707 922-6362 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-7 Robert Hunter Poured at 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 By appt Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 Roche 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 open daily 11-6 Rochioli 6192 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2305 thu-Mon 11-4, tue-Wed by appt Rocking Z Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS 11455 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK open daily 10-5 Roessler 380 first St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 open daily 11-6 Route 128 Winery 21079 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 696-0004 thur-Sun 11-6 Rued 3850 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-3261 open daily 11-4:30 Russian Hill Estate 4525 Slusser rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 open daily 10-4 Russian River Vineyards 5700 gravenstein hwy n, forestville; 707 887-3344 open daily 11-5 Sable Ridge Winery 6320 Jamison rd; Santa rosa; 707 542-3138 open by appointment only Saini Vineyards 918 ridge View Dr; healdsburg; 707 799-0272 open by appointment only Sapphire Hill 55 front Street, healdsburg; 707 431-1888 thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Saracina/Atrea Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 SAUSAL WINERY 7370 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2285 open daily 10-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Sbragia Family 9990 Dry creek road, geyserville; 707 473-2992 open daily 11-5 SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE 602 Bonneau road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area Scribe Winery 2300 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 939-1858 open by appointment only SEABISCUIT RANCH Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS 389 fourth St. east, Sonoma; 707 933-3230 open daily 11-5 Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed Seghesio Winery 700 grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-3579 open daily 105 Selby Winery 215 center St, healdsburg; 707 431-1288 open daily 11-5 Shane Wine Cellars novato; 415 342-7926 open by appointment only Sheldon 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 thu 4-8 or by appt Siduri Wines 981 Airway court, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Silver Oak Cellars 24625 chianti road, geyserville; 707 942-7082 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt Simi Winery 16275 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-3232 open daily 10-5 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; 707 933-7212 Daily 10-5 by appointment Sonoma-Cutrer 4401 Slusser rd, Windsor, 877 797-3489 Appointments recommended, thu-Mon 10-4 SONOMA ENOTECA 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue hours seasonal Sonoma Valley Portworks 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5 Spann Vineyards 111 east napa Street , Sonoma; 707 933-8343 Daily 12-6 ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS 100 Pythian rd, Santa rosa; 888-675-Wine open daily 10-5 Gift Items, 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, healdsburg; 800 355-8008 fri-Mon 11-4:30 or by appt Stryker Sonoma 5110 highway 128; geyserville; 707 433-1944 open daily 10:30-5 Stuhlmuller 4951 West Soda rock ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7745 fri-Mon 10-4:30, appts recommended SUNCE WINERY 1839 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-9463 open daily 10:30-5 Taft Street Winery 2030 Barlow lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-fri 11-4 Talty 7127 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8438 fri-Mon 12-4 or by appt Tara Bella 3701 Viking rd, Santa rosa; 707 544-9049 open by appointment only Teira Wines Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Teldeschi Winery 3555 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5 Terroirs Artisan Wines 21001 geyserville Ave, Ste 101, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Thomas George Estates 8075 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8031 open daily 11-5 Three Alarm Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8, later on weekends Thumbprint Cellars 102 Matheson, healdsburg; 707 433-2393 open daily 11-6. fri & Sat 11-7 Tin Barn 21692 eighth St e. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 fri-Mon 12-5 Toad Hollow 409A healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8667 open daily 10:30-5:30 TOPEL
Exquisite wines handcrafted from grapes grown to exacting organic and biodynamic standards
MARK AND DONNIS TOPEL, WINEMAKERS/PROPRIETORS
Visit the tasting room, located just steps off Healdsburg Plaza.
open Daily 11-7 125 Matheson Street, healdsburg (707) 433-4116 TR Elliot Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 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 Two Amigos 25 east napa St, Sonoma open daily 11-6 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; 707 566-9153 tue-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon by appt Valley of the Moon 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 707 939-4500 open daily 10-4:30 Vrit 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800 273-0177 open by appointment only VIANSA WINERY 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4726 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
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VML Russian River Winery 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-4404 open daily 11-5 Wattle Creek Winery 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166 open by appointment only Wellington Vineyards 11600 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 939-0708 open daily 11-5 Westwood Winery 11 e. napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Mon-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 White Oak Vineyards 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5 Williamson 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7 Williams Selyem 7227 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6425 open by appointment only WILSON 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wind Gap Wines forestville; 707 887-9100 open by appointment only Windsor Oaks Vineyards 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 open by appointment only Windsor Vineyards Poured at Vintage Wine estates: 308B center St, healdsburg; 707 921-2893 open daily 11-7 Wine Tree Farm Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Woodenhead 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30 XYZin Poured at geyser Peak: 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-9400 open daily 10-5 Yoakim Bridge 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511 fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Zichichi Family 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30 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 Mesa Del Sol Esate 45803 Arroyo Seco rd, greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appointment only Michael Martella 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 open by appointment only MJA VINEYARDS 328A ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 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
NORTH CENTRAL COAST

Ahlgren Vineyard 20320 hwy 9, Boulder creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery 420 hames road, corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Aptos Creek 520 nisene Meadws ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 open by appointment only Armida Winery 103 Stockton Avenue, capitola; 831 462-1065 Sat-Sun 11-6, M-f 12-6 Bargetto Winery 3535 n. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 open daily 12-5 Beauregard 10 Pine flat road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-Wine 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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Storrs Winery 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa cruz; 831 458-5030 open daily 12-5 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 Daily 12- 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 fri-Sun 11-5 Marilyn Remark 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5 Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat 45803 Arroyo Seco rd,greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appt only Paraiso Vineyards 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 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 13601 old river road, hopland; 707 744-8797 open by appointment 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
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Husch Vineyards 4400 hwy 128, Philo; 1-800-544-8724 open daily 10-5 JAXON KEYS 10400 S. hwy 101, hopland; 877-462-0666 open daily 10-5 Jeriko Estate 12141 hewlitt & Sturtevant rd, hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Jim Ball Vineyards 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 open daily 11-5 Kelseyville Wine Co. 5627 gaddy lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appointment Lake Country Wine Studio 9505 Main St, #1, Upper lake; 707 275-8030 thu-Sun, Sum 1-7, Win 12-6 Langtry Estate 21000 Butts canyon rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 open daily 11-5 Lazy Creek Vineyards 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 fri-Mon 10:30-4:30 Le Vin Winery 33151 hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 open by appointment only Londer Vineyards 14051 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9001 thu-Mon 11-5 Manoir Girard Cellars 12601 ell river rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 Wine (9463) open by appointment only Maple Creek Winery 20799 hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 open daily 10:30-5 Mariah Vineyards 33525 Mountain View rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 open by appointment Mast Vnyd & Winery 1301 reeves canyon rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5466 open by appointment McDowell Valley 13380 S. hwy 101, hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 McFadden Vineyard 13275 S. hwy 101 Suite #5, hopland; 707 744-8463 open daily 10-5 McNab Ridge Winery 13441 S. hwy 101; hopland; 707 744-1986 open daily 10-5 Meyer Family Cellars 19750 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 open daily 10-5 Milano Family Winery 14594 S. hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1396 open daily10-5 Moore Family Winery 11990 Bottle rock road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 fri - Sun 11-5 Mt. Konocti Growers Winery 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 open by appointment Navarro Vineyards 5601 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 open daily 10-5 Nelson Family 550 nelson ranch road; Ukiah open daily 10-5 Noggle Vnyds & Winery 700 old long Valley road, clearlake oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Oster 13501 tomki road, redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 open by appointment Pacific Star 33000 north highway 1, fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 open daily 11-5 Parducci Wine Cellars 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Paul Dolan Vnyds 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Phillips Hill Estates 8627 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 open daily 11-5 Philo Ridge 14125 hwy 128, Philo; 707 489-2303 Sat-Sun by appointment Ployez Winery 11171 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-2106 open daily 11-5 Rivino 4101 cox Schrader rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 tue-Sun 1-5 Robledo 2040 Soda Bay rd, lakeport; 707 263-0100 fri-Sun 10-5 Roederer Estate 4501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 open daily 11-5 Rosa DOro 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Wed-Sun 11-5 Rosati Family Wines 21500 South highway 101, hopland; 707 894-3683 open daily 10-5 Saracina Vineyards 11684 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1671 open daily 11-5 Scharffenberger Cellars 8501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 open daily 11-5 Shannon Ridge 12599 e. hwy 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5 Shed Horn Cellars 21108 calistoga St, Middletown; 707 291-3629 thu-Sat 11-5 or by appt Silversmith Vnyds 3700 A rd J, redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun, 11-5 or by appointment SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar 13420 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-8375 open daily 11-5 Six Sigma Ranch and Winery 13372 Spruce grove road, lower lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30 Sketchbook Wines 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 Snows Lake Vnyd lower lake; 707 994-9444 open by appointment Sol Rouge P.o. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 open by appointment Standish Wine Co. 5101 hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5 Steele Wines 4350 thomas Drive, at hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5 Terra Svia 14160 Mountain house rd, hopland; 707 744-1114 tue-Sun 10-5 Terrill Cellars 16175 Main Street, lower lake; 707 252-8444 Wed, fri-Sun 11-5 Testa Vineyards 6400 north State Street, calpella; 707 485-7051 open by appointment Toulouse Vineyards 8001 hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo open daily 11-5 Tulip Hill Winery 4900 Bartlett Springs rd, nice; 707 274-9373 open daily 10-5 Villa La Brenta 1780 highway 53, clearlake; 707 994-4000 tue-Sun 10-5 Vin de Tevis 51161 covelo rd, Dos rios; 707 983-8433 open by appointment only Weibel Winery 13275 So hwy 101, Ste 1, hopland; 707 744-2200 open Daily 10-5 Whaler Vineyards 6200 e Side capella rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 open by appointment only Wildhurst Vineyards 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 open daily 10-5 Yorkville Cellars 25701 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6 ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM 14077 hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 open Daily 10-5
SUISUN VALLEY
Blacksmith Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Blue Victorian Vineyards 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 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 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
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Eckert Estate 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment el Sol 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5 Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Fenestra Winery 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5 Garr Vineyard & Winery 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri 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, Ste B, livermore, 925-443-Wine fri-Sat-Sun 12-5 Marr Cellars poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 McGRAIL VINEYARDS 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214 fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment Miramont Estate poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Mitchell Katz Winery 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 thu-Sun 12-5 Muriettas Well 3005 Mines rd; livermore; 925 456-2390 May-oct open daily 11-4:30, nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 NOTTINGHAM CELLARS 2245 South Vasco rd, livermore; 925 294-8647 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 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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