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WINERY
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AUGUST 7, 2009 – ISSUE 30 – VOLUME 28

Rutherford Hill Winery ON THE COVER


Andretti Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS


Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PERFECT PAIRS Trentadue Sangiovese Perfectly Paired
COVER

with Chicken Cacciatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54


ON THE

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS


Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47
O F T H E W E E K 32

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31


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

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

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


Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49
Folie à Deux Winery Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57


Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
PAIRS

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65


PERFECT

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64


Trentadue Sangiovese
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
with Chicken Cacciatore
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67


LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69
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Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


WINE CLUB

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76


Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Schug Carneros Estate WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-86

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SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE
t Schug Carneros Estate Winery in Sonoma, the traditions of the Old World almost
seamlessly meld with modern winemaking techniques. By using only the finest

A grapes available and steadfastly maintaining the highest winemaking standards,


their wines have gained acceptance worldwide as true contemporary classics. Founded in
1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of Cali-
fornia’s most celebrated winemakers.
In the 1970s, as Joseph Phelps Vineyards founding winemaker, Walter Schug’s reputa-
tion flourished as he made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-style blend, now known
around the world as “Insignia” and Joseph Phelps’s legendary vineyard-designated Eisele
Vineyards and Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignons. Drawing on his long experience in the
production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery
with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine climate of the Carneros Appellation in the
southern reaches of Sonoma County. Here he could concentrate on the two varietals that
had always been closest to his heart: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
In 1995, Michael Cox, a Sonoma-born winemaker, joined Schug. Trained in enology at
UC Davis, he had worked in several California wineries before he moved from the Napa
Valley to Sonoma to work with Walter Schug as assistant winemaker. After just a year he
was promoted to winemaker and placed in charge of all of the day-to-day winemaking
duties, a position he still holds today.
The roster of wines currently available from Schug Carneros includes a Sauvignon
Blanc, a trio of Chardonnays, two Merlots, three Pinot Noirs and a pair of Cabernets.
There is even a beautifully balanced Rouge de Noirs which is a Sparkling Pinot Noir that WINE CLUB DETAILS
Wine clubs at Schug Carneros Estate
was inspired by Walter Schug’s German ancestry. Each of them, like every wine at Schug
include self explanatory Mixed Wine,
Carneros, is lovingly handcrafted and proudly presented. All varietals are produced in
limited quantities. Reds Only and Pinot Only clubs.
If you’d like to see for yourself what the wines
• Members of the Mixed Wine Club
receive two different bottles every
are like, take the drive up Bonneau Road (about
other month for $50 per shipment;
ten minutes from the town of Sonoma) through the
Red Only means one to four bottles
vineyards and past the rose borders to the winery
building, tucked into the hillside that contains the four times a year (February, April,
barrel caves. Behind the German style post-and- October, December) at a cost of $60-
$100 per shipment; Pinot Only
members also get one to four bottles
beam building there is a panoramic view of the

four times a year (February, April,


surrounding area, and on a clear day Mount Diablo
October, December) at a cost of $60-
is visible off in the distance. Picnic tables are also
available should you wish to enjoy your lunch in $100 per shipment and selections
the sun, overlooking the winery chef’s own herb include current releases plus
garden. magnums, library, reserve, limited-
production and single-vineyard
releases. At each club level shipping
and the applicable tax is additional.

• Each shipment also includes wine-


maker notes and recipes from winery
chef Kristine Schug, plus food and
wine pairing suggestions

• Members receive a 20% discount on all


wines (excluding library wines and
Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
large format bottles), and 10% on
602 Bonneau Road • Sonoma tasting room merchandise
800-966-9365 • (707) 939-9363 • www.schugwinery.com

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Over 250 Quality Wines


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

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NAPA VALLEY ONGOING ONGOING ONGOING


di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Wine Tasting Options
707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366
« ONGOING 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
• Aug 8-Sep 19: Mike Henderson Band in Concert $15 mid-week special, mention this listing
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour www.bourassavineyards.com Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville
Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm ONGOING
Bourassa Vineyards, Napa • Current Release Tasting, $15
Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com Friday Night Pulse Tastings
5-7pm, free, Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena « ONGOING • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
« ONGOING WEEKENDS www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
(EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND) • July 31: Robbie Meyer of Peirson-Meyer & L’Angevin 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
Wine Component Tasting Seminar • Aug 7: Gemstone ZD Wines, Rutherford
• Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 • Aug 14: Brown Estate Vineyards • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm • Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
« ONGOING • Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena Buon Amici Members & Guests
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND 10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853
holidays, M-F by appt
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar www.benesserevineyards.com « ONGOING
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am,
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
M-F by appt Tasting at Grgich Hills
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members • Members Only New Release Tastings
• Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena • Barrel Tastings by appointment • Wine Train, $180, RSVP
• Vertical Tastings by appointment $10, Wine Library Tasting/$30
ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS • Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment « ONGOING Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
Wine & Food Pairings Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing
« ONGOING 10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing
$25 Reserve Wine Seminar • It’s all About You Tasting, $15
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18 « ONGOING
www.peju.com, 800-446-7358 • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley Tastings & Tours at Artesa
ONGOING Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com « ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY 877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com
Private Tours Temptastings in the Temptation Cave
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS 11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member Artesa Winery, Napa
707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com Cooking Demonstrations www.florasprings.com, RSVP • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
$25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville at The DeBaun Theatre Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena • Daily Guided Tours
ONGOING 707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu
St. Helena, wsgr@culinary.edu, $12.50pp ONGOING • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
Epicurean Explorations Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 « ONGOING
$95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch ONGOING www.silveradovineyards.com Tours & Tasting
www.goosecross.com Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery Silverado Vineyards, Napa 707-253-1400, 10am-5pm, Black Stallion Winery
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75
St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com Napa, www.blackstallionwinery.com
FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER • Library Tasting, $75
ONGOING • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, • Regular tasting, $10
Cheers! St. Helena
Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners Premier/$20 • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass
Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5pp • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena
St. Helena, 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests,
Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting « ONGOING
ONGOING
ONGOING WEEKENDS « ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery
Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards Appellation Tastings RSVP 707-967-6272, www.castellodiamorosa.com
888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com
Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in Call or check website for particulars. 10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067 Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga
an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm • The To Kalon Tour & Tasting www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40 • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40
www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 • A Guided Tasting Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford
• Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
ONGOING • Pleasure in the Glass « ONGOING
• The Taste of Wine • Tasting only, $10-$25
Napa Valley Wine Train Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch 11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
• July 30: Winemakers Dinner • Celebrating California Wine & Food www.raymondvineyards.com, $15 • Napa Valley Neighbor Program
• July 31: Vintners Lunch • The Essence Tour & Tasting Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena • Private VIP tours
• Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match Group tours available by appointment.
ONGOING ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House
« ONGOING « ONGOING
Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Robert Mondavi Winery
707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org Wine Tasting Experiences
Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford By appt, 707-963-5853x105 Summer Concert Series
1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa
800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com www.benesserevineyards.com 7pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville
• July 31: A Midsummer Night’s Dreamweavers –
« ONGOING THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena 888-RMWJAZZ, www.robertmondaviwinery.com
A Retrospective
Library & Barrel Sample Tastings • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
• Aug 1: Smokey Robinson • Aug 1: Smokey Robinson
Sequoia Grove Winery • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting,
• Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady
8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena M-W, 10:30am, $15 THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
• Aug 15: An Evening with Bruce Hornsby • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com Bacchus That Rascal
ONGOING • 11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
• Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Multi-media presentation – History of Wine
Live at the Lincoln Theater in the underground cellar, $20
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm
• 12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting
• Aug 22: An Intimate Evening with Ben Vereen to include Barrel Sample, $40 • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981
• Sept 9: Glenn Miller Orchestra • 3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 « LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
• Sept 12: Buckwheat Zydeco in the underground cellar, $20
« ONGOING Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro
ONGOING « ONGOING Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a
Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards Tours & Tastings at Andretti
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservations
5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa 800-726-6136, Calistoga
Andretti Winery, Napa 707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com
www.backroomwines.com www.sterlingvineyards.com
• Individual Tastings, $12
• July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery Taste limited release wines at the winery.
• Private Winery Tour & Tasting, « EVERY SATURDAY
• Aug 7: 2007 Vintage « ONGOING $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
Southern Rhone Valley Wines Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards • Food & Wine Pairing
• Aug 14: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar
11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga • Vineyard Tour
• Aug 21: Peter Stolpman of Stolpman Vineyards www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45pp • Blending Class 800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40
• Aug 28: Back Room Blow Out XXXIII Private tasting in the Reserve Room after tour. • Wine Sensory Seminar Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com

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« EVERY SUNDAY « AUGUST 5-23 AUGUST 22 « ONGOING


Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines Music in the Vineyards Reidel Glass Tasting Event Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars
707-258-5559, www.musicinthevineyards.org 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059
11am by appointment only, $20pp
• Aug 5: Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards RSVP, $125 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com
Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com • Aug 6, 13, 20: Napa Valley College Upper « AUGUST 28-29 « ONGOING
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Campus, St. Helena Big Barn Sale Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
• Aug 7: Frog’s Leap Winery 10am-5pm, Andretti Winery, Napa
Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm
• Aug 8: Cakebread Cellars 877-386-5070, www.andrettiwinery.com 707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp
at Havens Wine Cellars • Aug 9: Family Concert at Meadowood
10am-4:30pm, Napa • Aug 9: Clos Pegase AUGUST 28-30 ONGOING (FRIDAYS)
707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com • Aug 12: The Hess Collection The Napa Fresh Aire Festival Saddles Restaurant at
• Aug 14-16: Silverado Vineyards 888-285-5893x4, www.napafreshairefest.com MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
« EVERY SATURDAY • Aug 19: Merryvale Vineyards The Westin Verasa Hotel, Napa An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays • Aug 21: Robert Mondavi Winery AUGUST 29 Garden, 4:30-7:30pm Live music, grilled appetizers,
• Aug 22: Markham Vineyards 2009 Harvest STOMP drink specials. www.macarthurplace.com
at Bennett Lane Winery
• Aug 23: Rubicon Estate Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Gamble Ranch, Oakville ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
Calistoga, 10am-5pm
• Aug 23: Closing Night at Meadowood 6-10pm, 707-944-8311, www.napagrowers.org Downtown Friday Nights
www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
AUGUST 7-8 Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm.
« AUGUST 29 www.sonomavalley.com
ONGOING 11th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration 16th Annual Hands Across the Valley
Friday Night Winemaker Events 707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.com 6-11pm, 707-226-6136, $125 ONGOING (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)
5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2 Various events in Napa Valley Trinchero Family Estates, St. Helena Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
JV Wine & Spirits, Napa AUGUST 8 10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25
AUGUST 30
Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing: www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg
Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant
ONGOING SATURDAYS California Cheese 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com ONGOING (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 2-3pm, St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford, $35 Domaine Chandon, Yountville Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa RSVP 707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola
11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20
10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa « AUGUST 8 SONOMA COUNTY Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
7:30pm, 707-255-2332 « ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Classic Rock Photography Exhibit www.juddshill.com, $25/adv, $35, $45/reserved Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa 10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Markham Vineyards, St. Helena « AUGUST 9 Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious
Lobster Luau Winefest wine & sample over 80 food items in their
« ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17 gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley.
707-255-2332, www.juddshill.com
Celebrity Photo Exhibit
Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa « ONGOING
‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
AUGUST 9
Perversities’ by George Rose B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event
10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford 12-3pm, www.peju.com, $30, $20/members 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members
www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 800-446-7358, Peju Winery, Rutherford 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST AUGUST 11 « ONGOING


Napa Town & Country Fair Gala & Wine Tasting Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
Thursday Night Summer Concert Series B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
5:30-7:30pm, 707-253-4900, Napa Valley Expo
6-8pm, www.calistogavisitors.com 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
Pioneer Park, Calistoga AUGUST 12-16 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
Napa Town & Country Fair
« ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4 12-10pm, 707-253-4900, Napa Valley Expo, Napa ONGOING
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Portals to the Past Exhibition AUGUST 14 Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600
Includes photo of Mike Grgich Vine Village Annual Celebration wellsfargocenterarts.org
www.grgich.com, 707-763-2784 12-10pm, 707-255-4006, Chardonnay Golf Club, Napa • Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux
« AUGUST 15 • Aug 13: Huey Lewis and The News
« JULY 31 • Aug 14-16: Healdsburg Guitar Festival
Napa Valley Art Festival
Jazz Event • Aug 20: Lisa Williams
10am-4pm, free, V Marketplace, Yountville
5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa www.napavalleyartfestival.com, 707-256-3828 • Aug 21: Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes
www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122 • Aug 25: Diana Krall
« AUGUST 15
AUGUST 1 Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting « ONGOING SUNDAYS
2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
Tag Along - ’05 Cab Release Party Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309
12-4pm, $25, Saddleback Cellars, Oakville 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000
www.saddlebackcellars.com, 707-944-1305 AUGUST 16 www.fairmont.com.sonoma
47th Annual Tasting of the
AUGUST 1 Napa Valley Wine Library ONGOING
Sunday Brunches by the Sea
Cabernet Tasting with Hors d’Oeuvres www.napawinelibrary.com, Silverado Resort, Napa
10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319
2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com AUGUST 17 www.timbercoveinn.com
RSVP, $35 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford Share Our Strength’s Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove
Taste of the Nation Napa Valley
AUGUST 1 ONGOING
3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Grand Tasting
1st Saturday Stroll Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
Event, Silverado Resort, Napa
A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
1-7pm, www.calistogavisitors.com 877-26-TASTE, TasteOfTheNation.org
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134
Live music & wine tasting! Downtown Calistoga « AUGUST 21 Kenwood, www.chateaustjean.com
Johnny’s Lobster Feed Atop The Room
« AUGUST 1 6-8pm, 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com
ONGOING
Pizza Party Night Escape to Wine Country Concert Series
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon
6-9pm, $25/members, $30, Andretti Winery, Napa
AUGUST 22 tours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood
RSVP 877-386-5070x225, www.andrettiwinery.com Cooking Class: Musical Pig Party 707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com
AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30 with Chef Joey Altman, • Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell
Schweiger Vineyards & Hoffman Family • Aug 8: Guitarist, Randy Vincent
Behind the Scenes 2-8pm, Class, 707-224-7969, $150 • Aug 15: Folk Artist, Adam Traum
11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com 5-8pm, BBQ, wine & entertainment, $50 • Aug 22: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga
RSVP, $30 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford www.cedargablesinn.com, Cedar Gables Inn, Napa • Aug 29: John Simon & Vocalist Cat Austin

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Wine & Chocolate Pairings Summer Nights on the Green Moshin Pictures: Pillow Talk Finally Friday
10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale Live Concerts & Farmers’ Market Dusk, $20, Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
$5 tasting fee covers the pairing! 707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pm 707-433-5499, www.moshinvineyards.com 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 www.townofwindsor.com, free
AUGUST 1 « AUGUST 14-16
Windsor Town Green, Windsor
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Gun Bun Summer Fun Film Fest:
• July 30: Tommy Castro Grape to Glass
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market The Breakfast Club
• Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band Russian River Valley Winegrowers, 707-521-2534
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot 7pm, 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com
707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon • Aug 13: Party Council Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma www.rrvw.org, Russian River Valley wineries
• Aug 20: The Soulshine Blues Band
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING « AUGUST 1 AUGUST 15
• Aug 27: Beatles Flashback
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market 3rd Annual Summer Fest A Warm Summer Night
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 ONGOING 707-431-8243, www.christophercreek.com at Passalacqua Winery
Live From the Middle Reach Wineries on the Eastside of the Russian River: After hours celebration of warm nights, outdoor
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Summer Music Series
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, Christopher dining and the release of Maple Zinfandel
1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pm Creek Winery, Foppiano Vineyards, Merriam
Bismark Mountain wines paired with artisanal 6-8:30pm, $35, $25/members, Healdsburg
www.cdonatiello.com, free Vineyards & Mietz Cellars, 11am-4pm
cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in RSVP 877-825-5547, www.passalacquawinery.com
C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg
Healdsburg, Alexander Valley, $10pp • Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB AUGUST 1 AUGUST 15
707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com • Aug 9: Barbra Shassus 9th Annual Wet Paint Dinner & Auction Fete Du Chateau – Charity Event
« EVERY FRIDAY • Aug 16: Alma Desnuda 707-939-7862, www.svma.org
6-10pm, 707-573-0658, $55, Chateau St Jean
Complimentary Wine Tasting • Aug 23: Allison Schull & Victor Martin Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma
Winery, Kenwood, www.chateaustjean.com
at Flamingo Hotel • Aug 30: Buddy Sounds & Company AUGUST 2
5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille The Fourth Street Jazz Band « AUGUST 15
FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Grape to Glass, Hog in the Fog Backyard BBQ
featuring Sonoma County wines Music in the Courtyard 1-5:30pm, 707-328-0939, www.tradjass.org
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300 Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
5:30-8:30pm, Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg
Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com Live Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance Hop Kiln Winery, Healdsburg
$5, www.michelschlumberger.com, 707-433-7427
« ONGOING « ONGOING SATURDAYS AUGUST 7 AUGUST 15
19th Annual Summer Concert Series First Friday Lobster Feed
Pizza Café
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa 707-473-2992, www.sbragia.com
11am-4pm, 707-473-3236, www.simiwinery.com
866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.com Food, art & music! 4-8pm Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville
Simi Winery, Healdsburg
www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong www.firstfridaysonfourth.com
• Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove, EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY « AUGUST 15
Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J The Art of Winemaking Workshop
« AUGUST 7, 21 Members Only Vineyard Tour & Lunch
Music at Mazzocco
• Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents: 10:30am-12pm, 707-9358-8311, Petroni Vineyards Sausal Winery, Healdsburg
Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg
Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro Sonoma, www.petronivineyards.com 800-500-2285, www.sausalwinery.com
707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
• Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates –
ONGOING TUESDAYS « AUGUST 15
Up Close & Personal Tour
Tuesdays in the Plaza
« AUGUST 7-9
Farm Trails Wine Country Weekend Hog in the Fog Backyard BBQ
ONGOING Concerts & Farmers’ Market 12-4pm, Hop Kiln Winery, Healdsburg
Ferrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Market: 4-6:30pm, Concert: 6-8pm
707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
707-833-4134x5258, by appointment Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg AUGUST 8 AUGUST 15-16
www.chateaustjean.com, Kenwood • Aug 4: Culann’s Hounds Orchard Tour 4th Annual Muscardini Cellars Barrel Tasting
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar • Aug 11: Lucky Buck & The Winners McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30 12-5pm, www.MuscardiniCellars.com
Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 • Aug 18: California Honeydrops 707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com Olive & Vine Restaurant, Glen Ellen
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting • Aug 25: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings AUGUST 8 AUGUST 15-16
Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7 Traditional Lobster Boil
• Private VIP Wine Tasting Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
Ravenswood After Hours 707-938-8822, $95/members, $115, 6:30-10pm
10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour 9am-4pm, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County
5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma www.nicholsonranch.com
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour Airport, Santa Rosa, 707-566-8380
707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma
« ONGOING www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org
Tours, Tastings & Seminars ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 16 « AUGUST 8
Eight Street Wineries Open House AUGUST 15-16
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa Abstractions by Leslie Zumwalt
707-875-2744, www.localcolorgallery.com 11-5pm, Sonoma. Anaba Wines, Enkidu, Mac Rostie Gravenstein Apple Fair
888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimum 707-824-1765, $10, $8/seniors, $5/kids
Local Color Gallery, Bodega Bay Winery, Parmalee Hill Wines, Talisman Wines, Three
RSVP, www.stfranciswinery.com
Sticks, Tin Barn Vineyards & Ty Caton Vineyards, www.gravensteinapplefair.com
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26 707-938-5430, smaus@tinbarnvineyards.com Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344 « AUGUST 8 « AUGUST 21
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com Lobster Feed Winemaker Dinner: Cline Cellars
2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma Patrons Classic & Prestige Member Event Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 707-847-3231
« ONGOING 6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx254 $110/members
Guided Winery Tours ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com
$135/guest of members, www.stfranciswinery.com
11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market St Francis Winery, Santa Rosa AUGUST 21-22, 28-29, SEPTEMBER 4-6
707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
« AUGUST 9 Taming of the Shrew - Avalon Players
ONGOING « ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com, $20
Dog Days of Summer
Tastings at Vine & Barrel Celebrate Late at Sebastiani www.sonomashakespeare.com
12-4pm, 888-332-3032 www.trentadue.com,
3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com 7-9pm, 707-933-3204, www.sebastiani.com Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma
$5/person, $5/dog, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville
Vine & Barrel, Petaluma Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma
• Aug 8: ZAP – Zapped Zinfandel AUGUST 13 AUGUST 21-23
• Sept 5: The Great Wines of Spain « JULY 30 Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
« ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25 707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com
Summer Jazz Series 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com
707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com
6-10pm, Ledson Hotel, Sonoma « AUGUST 13, 27 « AUGUST 22
707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com « JULY 31 Wine Tasting FUNdamentals Wine Club Release Party
Finally Friday Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25
ONGOING TUESDAYS Wilson Winery, Healdsburg Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356
Summer Nights on the Green Movie Night 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
707-838-1260, 15 min after sunset « AUGUST 14
www.townofwindsor.com, free ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9 Dinner with the Winemaker Series: « AUGUST 22
Windsor Town Green, Windsor Sonoma County Fair: The Fair Before Time Featuring Marimar Estate Al Fresco Flavors of Spain Winery Dinner
• July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop 707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.com 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com 7pm, St Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
• Aug 4: Coraline Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa The Bay View Restaurant, $79 888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
• Aug 11: Monsters vs Aliens Horse racing, carnival, entertainment & more! Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay $130, $104/members

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Taste of Railroad Square Labor Day Open House 18th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park Summer Grillin’ Series
12-4pm, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa 10am-5pm, Chateau St Jean Winery, Kenwood 707-463-6200, www.gomendo.com 5-8pm, 707-463-5384, $30, $20/members
www.tasteofrailroadsquare.org, 707-523-4185 Todd Grove Park, Ukiah Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah
www.chateaustjean.com, 707-573-0658
AUGUST 22-23 AUGUST 1 AUGUST 21
Cotati Accordion Festival Art in the Gardens 12th Annual A Taste of Lakeport
707-664-0444, www.cotatifest.com LAKE/MENDOCINO 707-964-4352, www.gardenbythesea.org 5-10pm, 707-268-8843, 707-263-5752
La Plaza Park, Cotati Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg Main Street, Lakeport
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Local wine, food & live entertainment!
« AUGUST 23 AUGUST 6 – SEPTEMBER 6
Harvest Grape Stomp & Crush Party Food & Wine Pairings AUGUST 21-22
The Circle
11am-3pm, 888-332-3032, $35/member, $45 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com Pepsi Celebrity Quarterback Shootout
707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org
www.trentadue.com, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland 707-279-4281, www.konoctiharbor.com
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
Konocti Harbor Resort, Kelseyville
AUGUST 29 ONGOING AUGUST 15
Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival AUGUST 21-23
Classic Concerts by the Lake Deep Sky Wonders
12-7pm, 707-769-9650, $40w/wine, $30 5th Annual Vibrant Living Expo
www.petalumawinejazzandbluesfestival.org Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville 8-11pm, 707-262-4121, $3, Taylor Observatory 800-816-2319, www.rawfoodchef.com
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE Kelseyville, www.taylorobservatory.org Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, Fort Bragg
« AUGUST 29 • Aug 2: Peter Frampton AUGUST 15 AUGUST 21-30
Wine Club Harvest Party • Aug 28: Toby Keith w/Jack Ingram Summer Concert Lake County Summerfest
Wilson Winery, Healdsburg 4-7pm, 707-274-9373x100, www.tuliphillwinery.com 800-525-3743, www.lakecounty.com
707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com « ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 6 $10, Tulip Hill Winery, Kelseyville Various locations in Lake County
Dynamic Duo: Whimsical Pottery & Drawings
AUGUST 29-30 AUGUST 15-16 AUGUST 22
Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival Featuring Alexis Moyer & Susan Spencer Art in the Redwoods Festival Concerts in the Vineyards
707-824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com 707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com 707-884-1138, www.gualalaarts.org 6-9pm, 707-738-0507, $10, Moore Family Winery
Watts Ranch, Bodega Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo Gualala Arts Center, Gualala Kelseyville, www.moorefamilywinery.com

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17th Annual Laytonville Jr Rodeo & Silverado Napa Valley Wine Dinner Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival Oliver
Beauty and the Beast Bull O’Rama, Jonathan Emmerich, Winemaker Silverado 831-333-9423, www.montereyscotgames.com 831-622-0100, www.pacrep.org
707-984-7480 laytonvillejrrodeo@willitsonline.com Vineyards, $160, Campton Place, San Francisco Toro County Park, between Salinas & Monterey Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel
Laytonville Rodeo Grounds, Laytonville 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
AUGUST 3-12 AUGUST 14
AUGUST 28-30 AUGUST 22 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic Comedy Night Under the Stars
5th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration San Francisco Street Food Festival 831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net 408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.com
800-449-6483, www.puremendocino.org 11am-7pm, 415-824-2729, www.lacocinasf.org Pebble Beach Fortino Winery, Gilroy
Various locations in Mendocino Mission District, San Francisco
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27 AUGUST 14
AUGUST 29 AUGUST 22-23 Time for Wine The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival Golden Gate Renaissance Festival 5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com 10am-4pm, 831-620-8887 Gourmet food, wine &
2-7pm, 707-894-9177, $60, $35/members 10am-6pm, 415-354-1773, www.sffaire.com Clos La Chance, San Martin much more! www.quaillodgeevents.com
www.yorkvillehighlands.org, Yorkville Highlands Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel
AUGUST 6-8
Growers & Vintners Association « AUGUST 23-24 29th Annual Steinbeck Festival: AUGUST 14
MARIN COUNTY Family Winemakers of California Legends, Myth & Magic Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk
877-772-5425, www.familywinemakers.org 831-775-4721, www.steinbeck.org 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
ONGOING Fort Mason Center, San Francisco National Steinbeck Center, Salinas Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Film Night in the Park
8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids MONTEREY BAY AREA AUGUST 8-9 AUGUST 14-16
• July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax Music, Art, Food & Wine Festival 2009 Pebble Beach Retro Auto
ONGOING 11am-8pm, 831-420-5260, Santa Cruz Civic 831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net
• Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley
Live at Golden State Theatre-Monterey Auditorium, Santa Cruz, free
• Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, AUGUST 14-16
831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com www.cabrillomusic.org
San Anselmo 36th Annual Rolex Monterey
• Aug 6: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
• Aug 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the AUGUST 8-9 Historic Automobile Races
• Aug 29: Brian Regan Live in Concert
Phoenix, San Anselmo Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 800-327-SECA, www.laguna-seca.com
• Aug 14: Lost in Translation, San Anselmo ONGOING 10am-6pm, 831-438-1010, Sky Park, Scotts Valley www.montereyhistoric.com
• Aug 15: Ratatouille, San Anselmo Live Music at KRML Radio www.svchamber.org, free Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca, Monterey
• Aug 16: Duel, San Anselmo The Eastwood Building, Carmel
www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 « AUGUST 8 AUGUST 15
• Aug 28: Cool Runnings, San Geronimo
17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration The Annual Khaki’s Ferrari Event
• Aug 29: Dumbo, Mill Valley 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 12-3:30pm, 831-375-9400, Custom House Plaza 4:30-7pm, 831-625-8106 Khaki’s of Carmel
AUGUST 1 Winemaker Wednesdays $45/adv, $50, Monterey, www.montereywines.org The Barnyard, Carmel, www.khakisofcarmel.com
Maritime Day Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com AUGUST 8, 15 AUGUST 15-16
8am-6pm, 415-332-8554, Galilee Harbor
Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola Moonlight Dinner Train Party 2009 Pebble Beach Automobile Auction
Sausalito, www.galileeharbor.com
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com 6pm, 310-899-1960 www.goodingco.com
AUGUST 7 – SEPT 13 (EXCEPT TUESDAYS) ONGOING Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Pebble Beach
The Box Show: Positively Magnetic Thursday Night Music Series
Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm AUGUST 8-9 AUGUST 15-16
11am-5pm, 415-868-0931
Bargetto Winery, Soquel Summer Gathering of Mountain Men Old Monterey Plein Air Art Festival
Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com 831-655-8070, www.oldmonterey.org, free
AUGUST 15 Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton Downtown & Wharves 1 & 2, Monterey
San Rafael Food & Wine Festival ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row AUGUST 9 AUGUST 15-16
11am-5pm, free, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael Fiesta de Arts
800-310-6563, www.sresproductions.com Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts Musical Saw Festival
4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com 10am-6pm, 408-395-8016 www.lgfiesta.org, free
AUGUST 22-23 Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton Civic Center Grounds, Los Gatos
Tiburon Art Festival ONGOING TUESDAYS
Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard AUGUST 10-12 AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 5
11am-6pm, 415-435-4355, free, Downtown Tiburon Bye Bye Birdie
www.tiburon-artfestival.com Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers The Quail Rally
Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886 831-620-8887, www.quaillodgeevents.com 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com
SAN FRANCISCO Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel Western Stage, Salinas
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
ONGOING Monterey Museum of Art AUGUST 10-16 AUGUST 16
Film Night in the Park Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres 59th Annual Pebble Beach 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids 5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey Concours d’Elegance 831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net
• Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park The Lodge at Pebble Beach, www.pebblebeach.com 175 of the most prized collector cars
• Aug 22: On the Waterfront, Union Square « EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
Open for Tasting AUGUST 11 AUGUST 16
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 23 Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival
72nd Annual Stern Grove Festival $10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members 404-237-2633, www.motorclubevents.com 831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.com
415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197 Ocean Avenue, Carmel Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz
Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco AUGUST 22
EVERY TUESDAY AUGUST 11-12
AUGUST 1-2 7th Annual Automobilia Monterey Harvest Festival
Focus on Monterey County Wines
Aloha Festival International Auto Expo 408-779-2145, www.guglielmowinery.com
Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel
10am-5pm, 415-281-0221, The Presidio of San 831-667-2700, www.automobiliamonterey.com Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill
831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com
Francisco, www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org Embassy Suites, Monterey AUGUST 22, 29
ONGOING
AUGUST 4 AUGUST 12-16 Starlight Evening Train
World of Wine 2009
Wagner Family California Wine Dinner Monterey County Fair 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley
Joseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards & the Wagner 831-372-5863, www.montereycountyfair.com Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com
Family Wine, $165 Campton Place, San Francisco • Aug 5: Northern Italy Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey AUGUST 30
415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com • Sept 2: Washington State 22nd Annual Jewish Food Festival
AUGUST 13
AUGUST 6-9 Ferrari’s FCA Vintage Concours 10:30am-4:30pm, 831-624-2015
THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27
SF Chefs Food Wine 1-4pm, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com www.carmelbethisrael.org, free
Thursday Night Music Series
4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more! Union Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, $30 Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel Valley
6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel
Square, San Francisco, www.sfchefsfoodwine.com 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com SOUTH BAY
AUGUST 13
AUGUST 8-9 FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance/ WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26
Arts & Crafts San Francisco Bands on the Beach Vintage Car Parade & Display Jazz on the Plazz
707-865-1576, www.artsandcrafts-sf.com Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz 11:30am, Pebble Beach to Carmel-by-the-Sea 6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free
Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco 831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com www.pebblebeachconcours.net, 831-622-1700 408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com
AUGUST 8-9 FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 AUGUST 13-15 ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 8
Nihonmachi Street Fair Jazz at the Plaza Sports & Classics of Monterey Auction Stanford Jazz Festival
11am-5pm, 415-771-9861, free, Japantown 5-7pm, 831-624-0138 www.carmelplaza.com Live 800-211-4371, www.rmauctions.com 650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.org
San Francisco, www.nihonmachistreetfair.org jazz, wine, cheese sampling! Carmel Plaza, Carmel Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Stanford University, Stanford

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Summer Concert Series
AUGUST 16
408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com
Summer Wine Festival
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga
$30, $25/adv St. Mary’s College, Moraga
• July 30-31: Steve Miller Band
925-631-4200, www.stmarys-ca.edu/wine
• Aug 2: The Beach Boys
• Aug 4-5: Lyle Lovett « AUGUST 21
• Aug 7: Smokey Robinson Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich
• Aug 8: Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers 925-283-7108, www.grgich.com
with special guests Totts and the Maytals Lafayette Park Hotel, Lafayette
• Aug 9: Melissa Etheridge – Live & Alone
• Aug 12: Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
• Aug 14-15: Huey Lewis & The News
• Aug 17: Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes ONGOING
• Aug 18-19: Diana Krall Sierra Railroad
• Aug 20: Lewis Black 209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com
• Aug 21-23: Chris Isaak • Aug 1, 15: Wild West Lunch, Rail & Raft
• Aug 26: Heroes of Woodstock featuring • Aug 8: Sunset Dinner
Jefferson Starship, Ten Years After, Canned Heat, • Aug 18, 25: Tuesday Lunch Special, Rail & Raft
Big Brother & The Holding Company, Grateful • Aug 23: Sunday Brunch
Dead’s Tom Constanten & Country Joe McDonald • Aug 26: Wednesday Sunset Special
• Aug 27: Susan Tedeschi & Jackie Greene • Aug 28: Murder Mystery Dinner
• Aug 31: Foreigner
AUGUST 9
JULY 30 - AUGUST 2 Jamaica My Weekend
Santa Clara County Fair 5-10pm, 559-497-8362, St. Therese Church lawn
10a8pm, 408-494-3100, www.thefair.org
Fresno, www.towerdistrict.org
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose
AUGUST 14-16
AUGUST 1-2
Fresno Serendipity Antique Show
Obon Festival & Food Bazaar
559-485-3354, www.serendipityshows.com
650-856-0123, www.pabt.org
Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, Palo Alto
« AUGUST 2 LIVERMORE
Fleming Jenkins Winemaker Dinner
408-358-4949, www.flemingjenkins.com « EVERY FRIDAY
St. Michael’s Alley, Palo Alto Wine Dinners at Café Garré
« AUGUST 14 Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio Enjoy
Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich gourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine with locally
925-283-7108, www.grgich.com grown & produced ingredients. Garré Winery,
Morton’s Steakhouse, San Jose Livermore, 6-9pm 925-371-8200,
AUGUST 29-30 www.garrewinery.com
29th Annual Italian American Family Festa ONGOING WEEKENDS
11am-9pm, 408-293-7122, www.iahfsj.org Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Willow Glen, San Jose 1 & 3pm, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20
SAN MATEO COUNTY www.wentevineyards.com/caves
Wente Vineyards, Livermore
EVERY SATURDAY
Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s ONGOING
Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm La Luna Fridays
650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore
www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
6-9pm, $55, $45/members
Summer Vintner Series
• Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar
12-5pm, 650-712-7000, $20 The Ritz-Carlton
Half Moon Bay, www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb • Sept 4: Paul Snagg, Steel Drums
Meet a wine educator from the featured winery! ONGOING
• Ongoing through Aug 20: Thomas Fogarty Winery The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
• Aug 21-Sept 20: Cakebread Cellars Wente Vineyards, Livermore
ALAMEDA COUNTY 925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com
www.wentevineyards.com
AUGUST 12 • July 29: Steve Miller Band
Educational Seminar: Rhône History & Tasting • Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson
Tour France via Alameda • Aug 13: Diana Krall
6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members • Aug 19: Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes
www.rosenblumcellars.com, 510-995-4100 • Aug 27: Chris Isaak
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda
• Aug 31: Sheryl Crow
AUGUST 15-16
ONGOING FRIDAYS
9th Annual Art & Soul Festival
Concerts in the Park
Live music, carnival rides & more! 12-6pm
7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton
510-444-CITY, www.artandsouloakland.com
925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net
Downtown Oakland
• July 31: Houserockers
AUGUST 15-16 • Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys
Hayward Zucchini Festival • Aug 14: Finding Stella
510-264-9466 Kennedy Park, Hayward • Aug 21: Magic Moments
AUGUST 22 • Aug 28: D-Lucca
Cajun/Zydeco Festival
10am-7pm, 510-544-2202, $16/adv, $20, Ardenwood
ONGOING
Bankhead Theatre PIZZA
Historic Farm, Fremont, www.ebparks.org
AUGUST 22-23
Livermore Valley performing Arts Center
925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org CSaAFE
Chinatown StreetFest • July 31: Peter Pan turdays
10am-5:30pm, 510-893-8979, free, Oakland • Aug 1-2: Peter Pan 11am-4pm
www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com • Aug 29-30: My Fair Lady

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Discounts ONGOING EL DORADO COUNTY AUGUST 8-9
The Cinema at Wente Vineyards ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Cool August Daze
925-456-2424, www.wentevineyards.com Live music & taco bar! 10:30am-5pm
ANDRETTI WINERY The Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights
Enjoy live music, pizza & wine! Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth
Two for one tasting with ad • Aug 10: Mamma Mia Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play www.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304
PAGE 7 ONGOING FRIDAYS 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com AUGUST 8-9
Fridays at Fenestra ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Cool August Days Party
Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm Private Tastings with the Winemaker 10am-5pm, 209-245-3600, Convergence
Vineyards, Plymouth, www.amadorwine.com
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff
ONGOING wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment AUGUST 14-16
Tour and tasting from $25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival
Thursday Night Music & Dinner
$69 per hour PAGE 29 The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore 530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com 209-223-0867, www.suttercreekragtime.com
6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400 ONGOING SUNDAYS Various locations in Sutter Creek
www.wentevineyards.com Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon AUGUST 15
CALISTOGA CELLARS ONGOING
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar
530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com
Complimentary tasting Wine Cave Tasting Experience
1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 28 Story Winery, Plymouth
with ad PAGE 39 $20, $15/wine club members Sunset Sippin’ 2009 CALAVERAS COUNTY
925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com 5-8pm, 800-655-2634, $5/car Boeger Winery
Placerville www.boegerwinery.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO EVERY SUNDAY 18th Annual Music in the Parks
Sunset Suppers AUGUST 1 6:30-8pm, Calaveras County Art Council
Complimentary tasting 4:30-5:30pm, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Tastes from the Kitchen of 209-754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org, free
Livermore, 925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com Chef Beth Sogaard Catering • Aug 5: Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo,
with ad PAGE 87 12:30pm, free, David Girard Vineyards, Placerville
« WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Turner Park, San Andreas
www.davidgirardvineyards.com, 530-295-1833
• Aug 12: Passin’ Thru, Rail Road Flat School Field
Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night
AUGUST 2-3 • Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble, Cedar Center, Arnold
GOLDEN HAVEN 5:30pm, 925-371-8200, $38.95 Garré Winery,
Annual Grape Stomp
Livermore RSVP www.garrewinery.com, ONGOING
Mud Treatment for 2, 1pm, 530-295-1833, David Girard Vineyards
Ironstone Summer Concert Series
« FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Placerville, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
$54 per person PAGE 3 Dinner & Live Music
209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
AUGUST 8 Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
6-9pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP Garré Winery Hunt for Zinman • Aug 7: Alan Jackson w/Kate & Kasey
Livermore www.garrewinery.com 5:30-9pm, 530-620-5175, RSVP
HAGAFEN CELLARS ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9 Perry Creek Winery, Fair Play
• Aug 16: Diana Krall with
Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 Livermore Shakespeare Festival AUGUST 8-9 • Aug 28: Jason Mraz w/Raphael Saadiq
The Seagull & A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wineries of Slug Gulch Road ONGOING
Concannon Vineyard, Livermore 11am-5pm, www.eldoradowines.org, free Live Music
JESSUP CELLARS 800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273) Visit all 4 wineries: Colibri Ridge, dkcellars 209-588-0999, Cedar Center, Arnold
www.LivermoreShakes.org Oakstone & Obscurity Cellars
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 37 • Aug 1: Kim Manuel & Friends
AUGUST 1-2 AUGUST 9 • Aug 8: Snail
Fenestra’s Winery Building’s Placerville Craft Fair • Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY 120th Birthday Bash 8am-3pm, 530-672-3436, free, Historic Downtown • Aug 22: Over the Edge
12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore Placerville, www.placerville-dopwntown.org • Aug 29: Groovy Judy
Complimentary reserve tasting 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com AUGUST 15 AUGUST 8
with ad PAGE 27 AUGUST 16 Summer Series Blending Class Chatom’s Cajun Dinner
Cajun Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 3:30-8pm, 53-620-5175, RSVP, free 209-736-6500, $75, $65/members
4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com Perry Creek Vineyards, Fair Play www.chatomvineyards.com
MARTIN RAY WINERY Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley AUGUST 15
Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat

15% discount with ad PAGE 47 AUGUST 23 Summer Concert: Dean O Holics AUGUST 15
’70s Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 6-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/members Art & Wine Festival
4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com www.davidgirardvineyards.com 2-8pm, 209-588-0999, Cedar Center, Arnold
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley AUGUST 20
AUGUST 15 Classic Car Cruise Night
$1 off with ad PAGE 38 AUGUST 30
BBQ on the Green 6-9pm, 209-728-9971, Main St., Murphys
Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard
5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville
4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com AUGUST 22
www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley Fireman’s Fun Day
SIMI WINERY AUGUST 28 209-736-4081, Utica Park, Angels Camp
AUGUST 30
Save $10 on public tour Day in the Park - Taylor Family Foundation
Summer Concert: Tessa Evans & Band
AUGUST 27
5:30-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/members
or tasting PAGE 17 Camp Arroyo, Livermore Auctions, wine, food, www.davidgirardvineyards.com Thursdays at the Pit
music & more! Benefit for a camp for children. David Girard Vineyards, Placerville 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
925-455-5118, www.ttff.org Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
AUGUST 29-31
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 Enjoy the Fruits of the Labor NEVADA COUNTY
Free offer PAGE 4 Harvest Wine Celebration Food /wine pairings & wine specials FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
12-5pm, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, $20 5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville Sunset at the Peak
Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm
STAGECOACH EXPRESS AMADOR COUNTY 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com
Complimentary SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS ONGOING ONGOING
Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market Music in the Mountains Summer Fest
shipping box PAGE 29 AUGUST 1, 8, 22 10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3 Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
Music at the Mine C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards 530-265-6124, 800-2182188
7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra City 209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com www.musicinthemountains.org
SUMMERS WINES www.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300
ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27
10% discount with ad PAGE 39 AUGUST 15-16 Summer Music Concert Series Thursday Night Marketplace &
8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest 209-245-6208, www.zin.com, Story Winery, Plymouth Street Festival
2-8pm, The Village, Olympic Valley • Aug 8: Sarah Gautschi 6-9:30pm, www.downtowngrassvalley.com
TRENTADUE WINERY PAGE 51 877-297-2140, www.thevillageatsquaw.com • Aug 22: Ralph Cova Downtown Grass Valley

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AUGUST 12-19 ONGOING BUTTE COUNTY AUGUST 1-2


Nevada County Fair Sacramento River Train Obon Festival
ONGOING
530-273-6217, www.nevadacountyfair.com 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com 11am-9pm, 209-466-6701
Chico Performances
10am-11pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley • Aug 1, 22, 29: Great Train Robbery www.stocktonbuddhisttemple.org
• Aug 8: Murder Mystery California State University, Chico
AUGUST 20-23 530-898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com Stockton Buddhist Temple, Stockton
• Aug 15: Sunset Dinner w/Larry James Band
Nevada City Film Festival AUGUST 7
916-548-7716, www.nevadacityfilmfestival.com ONGOING AUGUST 28-30
Chico Air Show Fusion Friday
Various locations in downtown Nevada City Live Entertainment at Red Hawk
888-573-3495, www.redhawkcasino.com 530-230-1285, www.chicoairshow.org Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10
AUGUST 22 Chico Municipal Airport, Chico www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446
Red Hawk Casino, Sacramento
Project Pink Party
See website for details & complete schedule. AUGUST 22-23
5-10:30pm, 530-432-3321, Pilot Peak Winery
Penn Valley, www.pilotpeak.com AUGUST 8 LODI/WOODBRIDGE Heirloom Tomato & Wine Event
Woodland Tomato Festival 12-5pm, 209-286-1595
AUGUST 23 ONGOING
530-666-5335, www.woodlandtomatofestival.com Boitano Family Wines, Lockeford
Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert 2009 Concert Series
5pm, 530-272-6228, www.nccb.org, free AUGUST 19-23 Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25 AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 26
Pioneer Park Bandshell, Nevada City Yolo County Fair A Necessary Madness:
www.jgwinery.com, 209-368-0880
530-402-2222, www.yolocountyfair.net, Woodland New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy
AUGUST 29 • Aug 1: Ron Thompson & The Great Resistors
Miners’ Picnic AUGUST 21 – SEPTEMBER 7 • Aug 15: Very Special Surprise Guest 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
10:30am-4:30pm, 530-273-8522 California State Fair • Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OG’s Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
www.empiremine.org, $3, $1/kids 916-263-3247, www.bigfun.org, Cal Expo, Sacramento • Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions Show preview, dinner & art talk
Empire Mine State Historic Park, Grass Valley
SOLANO COUNTY ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 28 AUGUST 29
SACRAMENTO VALLEY AUGUST 15-16 Rough Sawn, Historic Barns Open Reception, A Necessary Madness:
ONGOING Tomato Festival & West Coast BBQ Championship of San Joaquin County New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy, 1pm
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts 707-422-0103, www.fairfielddowntown.com 1pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org Downtown Fairfield 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

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RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY affectionately called the “king” of Merlot, the friendly staff likes to say, “life looks better
by Diana Greenwood
those lush, purple-black grapes from the from Rutherford Hill.”
If wineries were identified by tempera- surrounding region bursting with fruit flavor, The tasting room is warm and intimate
ment, Rutherford Hill would be the strong, nurtured by deep volcanic soil and afternoon with soft lighting, pine-paneled walls
silent type. Founded in 1976, the winery sun that lingers on the hill. Today, 75% of featuring regional artists’ work, and a central
broke new ground in the development of production is aimed at the varietal and the tasting counter with plenty of elbowroom.
Merlot in the Napa Valley and has been going 2004 Rutherford Hill Merlot Reserve comes Sample current releases for a $15 fee or
about business ever since in a humble, confi- from the finest vineyard sources and barrel choose a tour and tasting for $20, a bargain
dant way. There’s good reason for the confi- lots. Dense and voluptuous on the nose, this is that includes a peek in the caves.
dence as Rutherford Hill Winery is recognized a multi-layered, well-structured blend of Rutherford Hill was an innovator in Napa
worldwide and critics consistently rate the
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering Valley in the building of caves and employ-
wines as top notch.
depth and balance with rich flavors of black ment of a pallet-stacking system within those
In 1996, Anthony Terlato and his sons, Bill
cherries wrapped in Belgian dark chocolate. caves. Carved deep into the cliffs behind the
and John, well known for their expertise with
This wine will age gracefully over the next winery, the caves are regarded as one of the
fine European wines, purchased the property
decade but is luscious now and if there were most extensive wine-aging cave systems in
and immediately improved the vineyards and
wine personality contests, the Reserve Merlot America. Tunnels, galleries and passageways,
the grape sources, and by the year 2000, had
might be voted “most pleasant with food and extending for nearly a mile, contain more than
built a winery within the winery. The 5,100-
square foot state-of-the art facility, functional friends.” 8,000 French oak barrels year-round, aging
in time for that year’s harvest, created an envi- Gather a group and plan a visit to the wine in an ideal, consistent storage environ-
ronment in which small lot wines could be winery, located at the peak of Rutherford Hill ment of 59ºF, and up to 90 percent humidity.
given the time, care and consideration they Road, just off Silverado Trail. It’s a magical This is the place you want to be on a summer
needed within the Rutherford Hill portfolio. location and the view from the oak-studded day. Your guided tour includes a walk through
The family’s guiding principle, Quality is a picnic grove extends as far as the eye can see, the property and caves with a special tasting in
way of life, characterizes their pursuit of excel- glorious colors in the valley the backdrop to the cellar. Expect to learn much and thor-
lence, evident by another early decision to the wine in your glass. Picnic tables are placed oughly enjoy yourself. Tours are scheduled
reduce production by 14,000 cases. This elim- for optimum gazing; squirrels chatter, jays daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and
inated inferior lots and met the demanding chirp, and blue-belly lizards scatter in the group size is limited to 20 guests.
new quality standard they had set. brush. If you’re looking for a peaceful way to In addition to the grand reputation of
It’s no wonder then, that Rutherford Hill is spend an afternoon, this is the place, and as Rutherford Hill Merlot and Reserve Merlot,

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the winery offers an extensive


portfolio of featured wines that
includes Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay and a lovely Rosé.
Dry rosé wines have been surging
in popularity recently and it’s easy
to understand why as they’re
naturally food-friendly, crowd-
pleasing, and approachable.
Rutherford Hill 2007 Rosé is light
ruby in color with delightful, not
overpowering, fruit flavors of
strawberry, raspberry and cherry
with a hint of spice. Composed of
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and
Zinfandel, this is a great summer
wine so pick up a bottle or two
for your backyard barbeques.
White wine lovers will be
pleased to meet a personable
companion in Rutherford Hill
2007 Chardonnay. One of the
wines produced at Rutherford
Hill since the winery’s founding,
this vintage is elegant and vibrant.
Full-bodied with crisp acidity of
citrus, vanilla bean and flinty
mineral accents, this is a friendly
but complex Chardonnay, ideal
for paring with many foods or for
enjoying on its own.
Rutherford Hill makes a wide-
range of limited production
wines, including Cabernet Franc,
Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah,
and a Zinfandel Port. Many are
exclusive to the winery so you’ll
have to visit to experience them.
Located at 200 Rutherford Hill
Road, tasting is available daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For addi-
tional information visit the web at
www.rutherfordhill.com or call
(707) 963-1871. Rutherford Hill
Winery, the strong, silent type, is
straightforward and unpreten-
tious; a place you won’t want to
miss over on the quiet side of the
valley.

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Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano

What is Riesling?
Riesling is a white wine grape variety, just as Chardonnay or aging, should be served very chilled to bring out it’s crisp acidity, and,
Sauvignon Blanc are also grape varieties. Unfortunately, Riesling does maybe best of all, pairs wonderfully with many dishes, including salads,
not enjoy the popularity of Chardonnay, but is a refreshing wine at a spicy and Asian foods. It also serves as a great warm weather wine
great value. In my opinion, its light characteristics offer a nice change because of its lower than normal alcohol level.
from the trend toward heavier style wines – in either red or white – As a sweet dessert wine, Riesling is often made as a Late Harvest style.
especially during the summer. Grapes are picked in November, when they are extremely ripe and
A big myth about Riesling is that it is always a sweet wine. This may sweet, with some having reached a dried, shriveled condition from a
have been true during the sixties when a sweet Rieslings were popular, grape rot known as Botrytis.
but it is not true today. The ubiquitous Blue Nun brand was a sweet Rieslings are best grown in cool areas of California, Oregon and
wine from Germany during that period and it contained some Washington, where the grape acidity level remains relatively high right
percentage of Riesling and may have contributed to the growth of this up to harvest time. Interestingly, many of the best Rieslings I have
falsehood. Wine drinkers today have more of a dry wine preference and recently tasted are being made in the Finger Lakes region of New York
thankfully enjoy many more choices when it comes to Riesling. State.
Native to Germany, where it has grown extensively for centuries,
Riesling wines have a delicate fruitiness with a noticeable acidity and Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
pleasant spiciness. German-made versions are categorized according the
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
degree of sweetness, with the price generally increasing hand in hand Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
with the amount of sugar remaining in the wine. The residual sugar Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

range of categories start at a level barely detectable and go all the way to
extremely sweet. In France, it is also a popular variety in the Alsace
region, which borders Germany, and where it is always made dry.
California Rieslings offer a range of styles, from dry to sweet, and the
style is not always indicated on the label. When faced with making a
purchasing decision for a Riesling wine, be sure to ask if it is a dry or
sweet (also referred to as “off-dry”). In either case, the wine has aromas
of green apples, is light in body, has little to no influence of oak barrel

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Andretti Winery: A Taste of Italy in the Napa Valley


by Penny Popken Winery offers guests a peaceful alternative to the often-bustling Napa
Valley. Once inside, visitors are treated to gracious Italian-style hospi-
If you’re yearning to escape to a relaxing corner of wine country tality as they taste a wide array of wines and view memorabilia from
that exudes old world charm along with a warm welcome, set your Mario Andretti’s legendary racing career.
sights on Andretti Winery. Nestled alongside a quiet country lane in Founded in 1996 by Mario Andretti and his longtime friend, Joe
the rustic heart of the legendary Napa Valley, Andretti Winery whisks Antonini, Andretti Winery is dedicated to celebrating the Italian
wine lovers back in time to a slower pace of life. Modeled after a lifestyle, complete with fine, food-friendly wines. Using premium
rambling Italian village, the winery conjures up the boyhood home of grapes grown in the most acclaimed valley in California, Andretti
its namesake, Mario Andretti, the finest race car driver of all time. Winery produces an array of award-winning, competitively priced
Complete with a sun-dappled piazza and charming fountain, towering wines that – like Mario Andretti himself – are second to none.
cypress trees, billowing blossoms and twining grapevines, Andretti Surrounding Andretti Winery, in the esteemed Oak Knoll region of
the Napa Valley, is a 42-acre estate vineyard, planted with Chardonnay,
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The district boasts a climate that is
cooler than the upper reaches of the Napa Valley, yet warmer than the
Carneros region, making it especially conducive to growing diverse
varietals. Thanks to this unique climate and quick-draining soils,
Andretti Winery’s vineyards produce small but intensely-flavored
grapes, just the sort of fruit that yields the very best wines. And,
because the grapes are estate-grown, the resulting wines are extremely
good values.
The singular goal at Andretti Winery is to craft wines that are both
fruit-forward and food-friendly, and to be thoroughly enjoyed with a
meal today or tucked away in the cellar for additional complexity.
Andretti Winery offers a wide variety of wines at various price points
that are sure to please any wine lover. From their ultra-premium
wines, including the Montona Reserve Wines and the Napa Valley
Wines, to their California wines, Andretti has a great selection of wines
for everyone’s palate and price range. All of Andretti’s wines are distrib-
uted to high-end restaurants and wine shops throughout the country.
The Montona Reserve Wines are named for Mario Andretti’s child-
hood home of Montona, Italy (renamed Motovun, Croatia, after World
War II). These ultra-premium Montona wines are crafted exclusively
from estate-grown grapes and other stellar Napa Valley fruit. This

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acclaimed series includes an Estate Chardonnay, Estate Merlot and


Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Andretti’s Napa Valley Series wines are crafted primarily from the
Napa Series is crafted primarily from prized Napa Valley fruit. It
includes an array of popular varietals such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon and a unique Zinfandel Primitivo blend. Like the Montona
Series, Napa Series wines are distributed to high-end restaurants and
wine shops around the country. designed to suit a wide range of interests. From a simple but satisfying
Those who appreciate a good value will be pleased to learn that sampling of Andretti Winery wines in the cozy tasting room to a
Andretti Winery frequently offers special pricing and discounts to custom experience that includes wine and food pairing, wine blending
wine club members and other wine lovers who subscribe to the or a tour of the winery and vineyard, visits can be tailored to each
winery’s e-newsletter. Visit www.andrettiwinery.com to sign up to guest’s schedule and desires.
receive email notification of these extraordinary opportunities along If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a secluded Napa Valley estate or
with invitations to special events and other winery news. an Italian villa surrounded by vineyards, you’ll be delighted to know
You’re also invited to stop by the winery the next time you’re in the that Andretti Winery is available for private events – from corporate
area. Though it feels far removed from the busy traffic of Highway 29, dinners and meetings to family functions.
Andretti Winery is conveniently located midway between Yountville You and your guests are welcome to enjoy the stunning villa
and downtown Napa, just west of the Silverado Trail, at 4162 Big complete with a warm fireplace and display kitchen as well as the
Ranch Road. Visitors are welcome daily (except major holidays) from lovely piazza and lawn area offering expansive views of the estate vine-
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A tasting of four wines is just $12 per person. yards.
Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to make advance reservations. For directions to Andretti Winery, visit www.andrettiwinery.com or
Guests can choose from an array of wine tasting experiences call 1-877-386-5070 ext. 222.

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P erfect P airs by Millie Howie

Celadon Restaurant
Pairs Mongolian
Braised Short Ribs
with ZD Pinot Noir
The calendar tells us that summer is now in full swing. It is
definitely the season for ribs but, with every backyard cook laying
out sheets of ribs doused with some relatively unimaginative
sauces, it is also time to become more adventurous – guided,
when possible by Chef Marcus Uribe who has followed his heart
into famous kitchens of the world, starting as a boy of six.
Chef Uribe, Chef de Cuisine at Napa’s prestigious Celadon
restaurant has worked at several of Napa’s best known and most MONGOLIAN BRAISED SHORT RIBS
respected eateries, adding the secrets of Asian cooking techniques Serves 6
and ingredients to his beloved classic French style of preparation
and serving. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Asked to pair one of his favorite creations with a brisk red
wine by ZD Wines, Chef Uribe was quick to offer his distinctive • Six 3-inch cut beef short ribs
Mongolian Braised Short Ribs. Don’t let the use of some lesser • 1 unpeeled orange, cut in to 1”pieces
known ingredients keep you from trying the recipe. With the • 1 ounce ginger, cut into 1”pieces
expanded spice and foreign food sections at most supermarkets, • 1 carrot, cut into 1”pieces
it is relatively easy to find such things as Sambal chili paste and • 1 medium onion, cut into 1”pieces
Hoisin sauce and kaffir lime leaf, and the very tantalizing hint of • 1 tablespoon Sambal chili paste
these unusual flavors will earn the cook high praise. • 1 kaffir lime leaf
To serve this fragrant and enticing dish – and the recipe will • 1 bunch scallions, finely sliced on the diagonal
provide ample servings for six – heap a mound of cooked • 1 small can Hoisin sauce, about 12 oz.
basmati rice onto each plate, and top with a braised rib. Add • 2 cups chicken stock
some of the braising liquid and sprinkle with sliced scallions. A • 4 tablespoons olive oil
crunchy young green salad is a good side dish and for wine,
Heat olive oil to medium high in an oven-proof roasting pan. Add short ribs and
select a fruity, un-oaked Pinot Noir, such as the 2007 ZD Pinot brown on all sides until golden brown. Set ribs to the side.
Noir as suggested by Chef Marcus. Your guests will cheer your Add orange, ginger, carrot and onion to the roasting pan.
success and originality! Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft.
Add Sambal chili paste, kaffir lime leaf, hoisin sauce and chicken stock. Bring to a
simmer and add short ribs. Place covered roasting pan in 350 degree oven for
about 1-1/2 hours or until short ribs are very tender. Remove short ribs from pan
and keep warm. Strain braising liquid and discard solids. In a shallow bowl or
plate, mound steamed Basmati rice, place one short rib on top, add braising liquid
and sprinkle with sliced scallions.
500 Main Street, Suite G – Napa
In the Historic Napa Mill Submitted by: Chef de Cuisine Marcos Uribe of Celadon
707-254-9690 • www.celadonnapa.com

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SF Chefs Food, Wine Culinary Dream Weekend


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From $399 for the August 6 to 9 Weekend Signature, The Westin St. Francis Hotel the San Francisco Chronicle,
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and wine festival debuting on August 6-9, 2009. Thousands of food Evolving and current program and details can be found at
and wine lovers will converge on San Francisco’s historic Union www.sfchefsfoodwine.com/Schedule.aspx.
Square and The Westin St. Francis hotel over the weekend, where a Printable version of the program is available here: online at
who’s who of star chefs will be featured in classes and events held at www.andrewfreemanandco.com/documents/SFChefsPreProgram
The Westin St. Francis Hotel, Restaurant Michael Mina and other GuideJune.pdf.
surrounding venues. SF Chefs. Food. Wine. is the premiere interactive urban food and
Food and wine lovers can book their own Culinary Dream Package wine weekend experience set in the epicenter of culinary innovation –
for two including a one night hotel stay at host hotel The Westin St. celebrating notable chefs, vintners, culinary personalities, regional
Francis for $129 (double occupancy, plus tax), plus two one-day VIP ingredients and Northern Californian flair. More information can be
Day Passes to SF Chefs for $270 (includes rate of 10% off ticket price). found at www.sfchefsfoodwine.com.
Link to reservations and ticket package here or copy and paste Opened more than a century ago on March 21, 1904, The Westin
www.westin.com/sffoodwine. Guests can also plus up the package for St. Francis still today maintains its preeminence as San Francisco’s
additional nights and classes or events. Each one day pass includes center of social, theatrical and business life. Renowned for luxury
one morning class, the Grand Tasting from noon to 3:30 p.m., and an accommodations and excellent service, the hotel completed an
afternoon class. extensive $40 million transformation in Summer 2009 that preserves
For four days acclaimed experts including chefs, winemakers, its rich history and elegance while enhancing the guest experience
mixologists, farmers, artisans and visionaries will join forces to educate with fresh, innovative concepts. For reservations and more
and entertain guests through classes, tastings and evening galas. information, call (415) 397-7000 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com.
The program was developed in partnership with Northern Visa Signature® is the presenting sponsor. Visa Signature
California chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, artisans, winemakers and cardholders receive special perks and savings at SF Chefs.Food.Wine.

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Unique, Timeless Portraits in


Mixed-Media by Gina A. Gold
by Abigail Zimmerman your choice. Next, you will sit down with
Gold in a private viewing session to pick
Gina A. Gold has always been interested in your favorite picture. Selected images are
faces. Faces in film, in paintings, in every day carefully retouched using PhotoShop andTM

life. After school, Gold applied her interests then custom printed by hand for the highest
as a Hollywood make-up artist for ten years quality prints.
and then, following substantial education in For the hand-painted “Masterpiece” portrait,
Fine Arts and global travels, Gold moved to the Gold will take your selected image and start
Bay Area in 2003 and opened Great Portraits. the painting in a digital platform. This ensures
Great Portraits is a unique photography your likeness is exact. Then, using traditional
enterprise capturing timeless portraits for you fine art style, Gold will sketch and paint your
or a loved one. Not just any kind of portrait, likeness using brushstrokes in rich colors. The
mind you, but unique, one-of-a-kind mixed- “painting” is then sent to a professional printer
media paintings! and hand transfered to canvas. Finally, Gold
Taking inspiration from favorite artists such will apply the final touches herself with oil
as John Singer Sargent, Leonardo Da Vinci, paint – transforming a great digital picture into
Amedeo Modigliani and Flemish Primitives your own unique, one-of-a-kind mixed media
(think Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer), painting. A real work of art!
Gold will work with you to capture a picture To schedule your Great Portraits
that is romantic in mood and fashionable. appointment or for more information,
A professional photographer and artist, call Gina A. Gold at and (925) 356-1260
Gold uses only the latest in digital cameras. or email Goldphotoart@aol.com.
Your photo session may be held privately at Great Portraits can also be found on the
the Great Portraits Studio or on-location of web at www.Great-Portraits.com

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Candlelight Inn – Romantic Getaway in Napa Valley


The Candlelight Inn is the only California something for almost any budget. Some have
bed-and-breakfast to be named a “2007 Top balconies overlooking the pool, others have
10 Most Romantic Inn” by American Historic decks; six have fireplaces and two person in-
Inns, Inc., publisher of more than 2.5 million room Jacuzzi tubs for the ultimate in luxury.
bed-and-breakfast guidebooks and its Imagine a fire, a glass of Champagne, and a
companion website, iLoveInns.com. long soak in the large tub. Like everything
Built in 1929 by the eventual postmaster else at the inn the feeling of calm, quiet and
of Napa, he had no idea that one day the romance are prevalent. Not contrived, simply
Napa Valley would become an internationally always present and always welcoming.
famous mecca for wine and food lovers. With In the summer the pool in back is a
its dark oak timbers, whitewashed plaster convivial meeting place for guests, while in
and manicured grounds, now, 80 years later, cooler months the period-decorated parlor is
the inn is a tranquil oasis for visitors to the wine country. the focal point. A selection of local and
Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just a national newspapers is always laid out on the
mile from downtown Napa, this stately ten dining room table on the other side of the
room bed-and-breakfast sits among tall, entrance hallway and snacks appear regularly
mature trees – including some towering and in the afternoon.
majestic redwoods – backed onto the serene The Candlelight Inn is located at 1045
Napa Creek. It’s a peaceful and charming Easum Drive about a half mile west of the
setting that is still close to restaurants, intersection of Route 29 and First Street in
shopping and, of course, wineries. Napa. For reservations or information, call
Each of the ten rooms is unique. The 1-800-624-0395 or (707) 257-3717 or go to
variety of rooms and amenity options offers the website at www.candlelightinn.com.

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170 rooms and suites on 10 acres, garden setting with heated pool, night club with 665 W. Turner Road, Lodi www.robinsnestlodi.com
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2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa 1-800-848-8300 2505 W. Turner Road (209) 334-6988
AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS
VINTNERS INN 8400 E. Harney Lane (209) 367-0882
Forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios;
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surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584 19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford (209) 727-5715
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com
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Tucked into an ancient grove of trees and just steps to the famous Carmel Beach, you will discover a
charming inn with two cottages and four guest rooms inn and Sunset House Suites. These bed and
LEDSON HOTEL
breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935.
Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms (831) 624-6046 www.carmellamplighter.com
CANDLELIGHT INN with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies.
Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 VAGABOND’S INN
marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or 480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's
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d’oeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; KENWOOD INN AND SPA
from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn.
luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool A premier Sonoma County destination for discerning visitors seeking gracious
(831) 624-7738 www.vagabondshouseinn
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Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. Rooms available with kitchenettes.
1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com

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Stellar Screenings at Sterling


Relax under the stars for the best in vintage films and wine to
benefit the Stars & Vines Fund of Napa Valley. Over four separate
weekend dates, Sterling Vineyards presents a series of outdoor
screenings which includes a pre-show tasting, cartoon classics and
some of the most entertaining movies ever made. Presented Saturday,
August 1st, is the enduring Hitchcock classic, “Shadow Of A Doubt.”
Wine tasting and concessions begins at 7 p.m. and each feature starts
at full dark. Guests are invited to come early, dress warmly and bring
a picnic or purchase a barbecue dinner or movie snacks. Ticket sales
are $10 for adults and $5 for children (16 and under). For more
information, visit www.SterlingVineyards.com or call (707) 942-3322.
FYI: Go online and save $5 off the aerial tram and tasting of five wines.

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Tasting Room of the Week:


FOLIE À DEUX / NAPA CELLARS
A Delightful One-Stop Afternoon
by Nan Reiley vineyard soil and climate (terroir), still inside the valley’s only geodesic dome,
winemaking procedures and the stylistic an oddly charming structure of sand-
As a visitor to Napa Valley you’ll have decisions that a winemaker faces in the colored stucco that looks a little bit like a
literally hundreds of choices of wineries to winemaking process. The friendly, welcoming forest hut in a fairy tale. The
see while you’re here. Visiting wineries competent tasting room staff, led by veteran tasting room itself is small and cheerful,
means tasting wine, of course, so if you’re manager Dean Slattery, obviously have fun with a highly-polished, blonde wood
driving, you’ll need to plan your time for on the job and will lead you through both a hexagonal bar in the middle, beneath a
maximum enjoyment within the bounds of complimentary tasting (a real rarity in Napa stained glass skylight depicting grapes and
responsible drinking. One of the best ways Valley) and an additional tasting of four other fruits. French doors open to the
to do just that is to visit a tasting room that wines for a fee of only $5. patio, lawn and picnic tables, complete
offers wines from more than just one Perhaps the most fun of the tasting, with soothing views of the surrounding
winery, so head for Folie à Deux/Napa (besides just the delicious taste of the vineyards and hills to the west. It’s a great
Cellars tasting room on Highway 29 in wines) is a style comparison between the place to enjoy a picnic lunch with a bottle
Oakville, just north of Napa and Yountville. traditional, rich and full-bodied European of Folie à Deux wine. Dinner at the adjacent
Here, under one roof you’ll find some of the style of Napa Cellars’ wines and the lighter, restaurants Brix or Mustard’s, two of the
finest wines made in California. Both of fruitier, more contemporary style of the valley’s favorites, is also an attractive
these small-production wineries are owned Folie à Deux wines. Both wineries make option, especially since Folie à Deux/Napa
by the respected Trinchero family, whose Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in the Cellars tasting room is one of the few to
name in Napa Valley is synonymous with white wine category, and Merlot, Zinfandel stay open until 6 p.m.
good wine and good value. and Cabernet Sauvignon for red wines. (In Folie à Deux/Napa Cellars welcomes
The two labels, Folie à Deux and Napa addition, Napa Cellars makes Pinot Noir visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
Cellars, offer different grape varieties and and Syrah.) And one of Folie à Deux’ most tasting room is located at 7481 St. Helena
more importantly, different wine styles. A popular wines is a combination of white, Hwy. (Rte. 29), just five miles south of the
comparative tasting between the two is an red and rose wines called, appropriately, town of St. Helena. For more information,
excellent way to deepen your Ménage à Trois. call 1-800-535-6400, or visit the website at
understanding about the importance of The recently remodeled tasting room is www.folieadeux.com.

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RAYMOND VINEYARDS AND WINERY


by Diana Greenwood both the Rutherford and St. Helena appellations and loyal fans
recognize the award-winning Generations Napa Valley Cabernet
There’s an anonymous quote that pops up now and then and it goes Sauvignon as a reliable star.
like this: “Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of Several years ago the fifth generation stepped in with Roy’s son,
quality; the other a matter of time.” The sentiment certainly reflects the Craig, taking over duties as Vineyard Manager. Craig’s wife, Margaret,
long and well-pounded path of the Raymond family whose contributes her talent for graphic design and runs the fabulous Cabana
winemaking roots dig back to 1933 when Roy Raymond, Sr. was a Club. Krisi Raymond, Walter’s energetic and gracious daughter, is a self-
cellar worker at Beringer Brothers in St. Helena. The quote covers the proclaimed jack-of-all-trades alternating between vineyard boots, a
decades that followed after Roy married Martha Jane Beringer, the sales hat, a marketing suit or a winemaking apron. Krisi’s husband,
granddaughter of Jacob Beringer, in 1936. The couple embarked upon Kirk, started last year as a harvest intern and stayed on to oversee
their winemaking journey, later with sons Roy Jr. and Walter under facilities, the day-to-day operations and building details of a working
wing, no doubt occasionally underfoot, yet passionate understudies as winery. Kirk is pretty happy with the brand new state-of-the-art
they grew and learned each aspect of winemaking from vineyard to equipment on the bottling line.
bottle. After Beringer was sold in 1971, the Raymond family, the boys “Every employee has a lot to contribute,” said Krisi. “We must, and
then grown and college graduates, purchased 90 pristine acres on we all do, because we’re not a very big organization. We all talk to each
Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena and without further ado, built, dug, other a lot.”
planted, picked, crushed, tasted, bottled and labeled the first wines in Communicating, embracing change, and experimenting is key in
1974. Persistence paid off when early wines were instantly recognized the wine business so it was only a matter of time before the fifth
for the distinctive quality that continues today. generation sought another path to excellence and about a year ago,
Raymond Vineyards is still family-run with Roy Jr. as the winery’s introduced the big idea of small lots of ultra-premium varietals available
Executive Advisor and Walter as President. Walter oversees exclusively to Cabana Club members, tasting room guests, and for
winemaking and production, working closely with two assistant ordering online. Six wines were launched in the Small Lot wine series;
winemakers to create well-crafted wines of refined elegance, balance, three reds from the 2005 vintage including the first Meritage red wine
and style. As a Napa Valley winery known for estate wines, especially from Raymond Vineyards since the 1991 vintage, two whites and a
the reserve Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Rosé of Merlot from the 2007 vintage.
Sauvignon, consistency of quality has always been first and foremost for Of note from last year’s release (with new vintages just released in
Walter and production reflects that philosophy; around 50,000 cases May of 2009) are the Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and a Petite Sirah.
total for the four reserve wines. Raymond Vineyards 2008 Napa Valley The Chardonnay, everybody’s favorite, opens with floral honeysuckle
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, for example, was declared “exceptional” by and violet aromas with touches of vanilla, caramel and butterscotch. It’s
critics and tasting room customers alike. Also in the Raymond a full-bodied food wine, compatible with dishes from roast chicken to
Vineyards portfolio are limited production Cabernet Sauvignons from lobster bisque, and the lush melon and citrus flavors unfold on the

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palate leading to almond, cream, and vanilla in the intimate tasting room, join the Cabana Club
throughout. The Petite Sirah exhibits unique for early access to Small Lot wines in future years
characteristics of terroir and maturity from sixteen and as the fifth generation says, “so you can join us
months of aging in oak. Dark and inky-hued, this for fun.”
wine is rich with concentrated flavors of black There are so many Cabana Club benefits it’s
cherry, blackberry, black plum, black pepper, cocoa impossible to list them all but one worth noting is
powder, spice and leather notes. Try the Petite Sirah the year-round open invitation for private
with garlic marinated pork tenderloin or spicy pasta complimentary tastings exclusive to members and
dishes for a luxurious match. up to three guests in the beautifully appointed
Case production for Raymond Small Lot wines lounge behind the winery, near the ancient fig tree,
varies from 50 cases to 500 cases. “These Small Lot and overlooking the pool. Available three times daily
wines are a way for our winemaking team to by appointment, you’ll relax in comfy sofas or soak
creatively express themselves in new ways and up the sun at patio tables, sipping languidly while
experiment with processes, and in some cases, you gaze at row after row of estate vineyards,
varietals we have not used before,” said Krisi. “It’s an squirrels scatter and birds chirp, and the shadows
exciting project that we can build on year after year.” move over the Mayacamas Mountains in the west.
In addition to the Small Lot line-up launched last Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. Meet
year, Raymond Vineyards is adding a 2007 Syrah the Raymond family. Visit daily from 10 a.m. to 4
and a 2007 Zinfandel this season. The family has p.m. or call (707) 963-3141 for additional
never made a Syrah before and the Zinfandel will be information and Cabana Club questions. Located at
the first since the 1999 vintage. Mark your calendars 849 Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena, Raymond
and plan a visit to the winery to stake your claim on Vineyard & Winery is one of the prettiest side roads
a few bottles. While you’re there, relaxing and in the valley. Watch for the stone wall entry, follow
chatting with the friendly staff at the casual counter the driveway and turn right into the parking lot.

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FLORA SPRINGS
WINERY & VINEYARDS
by Charles Neave legion of wine lovers both. latter group includes a Pinot Grigio, a
It was not long before John quickly talked refreshing Rosato and a personal favorite, the
The roots of St. Helena’s storied Flora the family (including brother Mike) into Sangiovese.
Springs winery run deep and wrap heavily going into the business of making wine. John You can sample the wines of Flora Springs
around tradition and family – two families, and Julie worked side by side making the first either at The Estate (by appointment only,
actually, and three generations – but their two vintages of Flora Springs wines, while with a wide variety of wine only, or wine and
new tasting room in town on St. Helena’s Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, took over food pairing options) or at their new tasting
main street could not be more up-to-the vineyard operations. In 1980, Ken Deis room, where you can try different flights at
minute. Futuristic and avant garde, even, became winemaker, where he stayed until the bar along with popcorn, or choose the
and some people might consider that an 2008, when his assistant of 18 years, Paul unique Temptastings: WOW (winery-only
understatement. Steinauer, took the reins. wines) paired with special food offerings in
But back to the winery’s history. More “Flora Springs is a family endeavor that the tasting “caves.” There are also special
than three decades ago Jerry and Flora epitomizes three generations of hard work, events held on the second floor terrace
Komes bought the first vineyard, one with a dedication and a team effort,” they say with throughout the year. But no matter which
history and known for its outstanding soils. both pride and conviction. “The vitality of our option you select, it promises to be an
There was also a spring and two ghost family is obvious as we set about the task of unforgettable experience in a memorable
wineries on the property but that, too, is growing great grapes and making world-class setting.
another story. wine.” THE ROOM, also known as the Flora
This was to have been a relatively simple Today Flora Springs produces wines from Springs tasting room, is located next to Dean
retirement project for Jerry and Flora, but an assortment of carefully selected and & DeLuca at 677 South St. Helena Highway
then fate – in the form of their son John nurtured varietals. These include two of their in St. Helena.
Komes, daughter Julie Komes-Garvey and most famous: Soliloquy and Trilogy, as well as For more information call (707) 967-8032
their families – intervened, as sometimes Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignons, a or 1-866-967-8032, or go online at
happens with families. This time the result handful of top-rated and rare single vineyard www.florasprings.com. THE ROOM is open
was fortuitous, for family and a worldwide wines, as well as the Cal-Italia selections. This daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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the same sentence and the name Cyndi Gates responsible for the listing and sale of many of That is part of the challenge that makes the
is bound to enter the conversation. As one of the region’s residential properties, as well as end result a success,” she says.
the area’s most visible and successful Realtors, the valley’s famous vineyards. Cyndi Gates Estates is at 6550 Washington
“My passion has been to match the perfect Street in Yountville across from the Vintage
property to the buyer. And whether you are Inn. Their telephone number is (707) 944-
YO U N T V I L L E buying or selling, I am determined to 0888; the website is www.gatesestates.com.

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Napa Valley Town ‘Amps’ Up its Musical Events


Calistoga Now Wine Country's Top Destination for Live Music Rockabilly Roundup on October 10 and the Downtown Blues Festival
With more than 200 acts slated to perform in Calistoga over the on November 7 and 8. And in March 2010, jazz aficionados can again
next year, this quaint but culturally vibrant town in the heart of the enjoy the Mustard, Mud and Music Festival, Calistoga’s award-winning
Napa Valley is quickly becoming the live music destination in the spring jazz, art and wine festival.
region. The variety of musical artists set to grace the streets and stages For more information on Calistoga’s many upcoming musical
at various venues throughout Calistoga promises to satisfy a range of events, go to: www.calistogavisitors.com. Facebook users can get even
musical tastes. more information on visiting Calistoga, including great deals, breaking
Kicking off a busy and tune-filled summer in wine country are two news and insider tips, by searching for “Calistoga Visitors” and
music series: the new “1st Saturday Stroll” and “Thursday Night becoming a “fan,” or going to www.tinyurl.com/calistogavisitors.
Summer Concert Series.”
1st Saturday Stroll
Set for the first Saturday of each month through October, 1st
Saturday Stroll features a live music event and wine tasting from 1 to
7 p.m. As many as eight bands entertain visitors as they amble along
Calistoga’s very walkable downtown, enjoying specials at sponsoring
merchants and sampling some of the Napa Valley’s finest wines. Tickets
for wine tasting are $25 for two and can be purchased online at
www.calistogavisitors.com or the day of the event at the Calistoga
Visitors Center, 1506 Lincoln Avenue.
Thursday Night Summer Concert Series
Also occurring during the summer is the free Thursday Night
Summer Concert Series in Pioneer Park, held every Thursday from 6
to 8 p.m. through the end of August and sponsored by Bud Light and
Twin Pine Casino. Participating bands will offer music encompassing
’60s rock, blues, pop, rockabilly, reggae and other, more eclectic
sounds. BBQ, beer and wine will be available for purchase, or visitors
can bring their own picnic dinner.
Other Music Events and Venues
Enjoy live music at the weekly Farmer’s Market that runs every
Saturday through October. Various Calistoga bars and restaurants also
feature live music seven days a week and on the weekends, including
Brannan’s Grill, the Calistoga Inn, Hydro Grill and Pacifico Restaurante
Mexicano.
Later in the year will be the town’s premier music events – the

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Napa Valley Fine Art
‘Funny Sheep’ Grazing at RASgalleries
The vineyards of Napa Valley have
“Wooley Weeders” in the winter to organically
clear weeds and RASgalleries in Yountville
has “Funny Sheep” this summer to nurture
the soul and bring a smile to your day,
everyday. New to the gallery, ceramic artist,
Renata Allen, creates whimsical sheep with
human-like faces reflective of different
cultures and with a warmth and charm that
is certain to please.
“I first met Renata at RASgalleries when
she came in looking for a piece of art a friend
had told her about. We got to chatting, she
mentioned she was a ceramic artist who
creates sheep and I knew it was meant to be,”
says RASgalleries owner, Ronda Schaer. “You
see, I grew up on our family’s sheep ranch in
the hills of Sonoma County and the sheep
bring fond memories of those days. Sheep are
such peaceful creatures and I would become
attached to certain ones in the herd because Ms. Allen’s sheep (AKA her “babies”) has a teeth, another having sleepy eyes and cigar,
they had such beautiful and unique faces. personality and no two are ever alike. Ms. while another sits contemplating it’s inner
Much like human faces have certain Schaer continues, “In my present flock, I soul.”
characteristics, so too do the sheep.” Each of have one with a huge grin showing white Renata Allen moved to Napa Valley in
1994 from her native country Poland. Our
quiet, rural environment allowed her time to
develop her instinctive passion for sculpture
and while studying at Napa Valley College
she learned to express her feelings using raw
clay bodies such as bisque, stoneware and
low fire clays. Her “babies” are created from
hand built forms of coils and slabs which,
when combined with her glazes, manifest an
earthy tone, texture and mood in each
original piece.
“I seek always to empower my work
with a life and breath of its own. Thus my
pieces reflect my own heart and soul frozen
in a moment of time,” said artist Renata
Allen.
See the new and expanding flock at
RASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street (next
to Bouchon Bistro), Yountville, Napa Valley
94599. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
closed on Tuesday. For further information,
please phone (707) 944-9211.

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A picture of Mike Grgich from 1979 is featured in the
Mike Grgich “Portals to the Past” exhibition on display now through
October 4 at the Napa Valley Museum. The exhibit is
Photograph Featured organized thematically into eight galleries, each marked with
an entrance portal. Visitors can take a walk through history by
at Napa Valley Museum entering portals that will give them an appreciation of early
culture, work and play in Napa County.
The viticulture portal honors wine industry innovators
from a 1979 series of photographs by Tom Zimberoff and
includes this black-and-white portrait of Mike. Other wine
industry pioneers featured include Louis Martini, Jack Davies,
Robert Mondavi and his sons, Joe Heitz, Peter Mondavi,
Andre Tchelistcheff, Warren Winiarski and the Smith
Brothers.
Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Mike Grgich
and Austin Hills of the Hills Bros. Coffee family and today
owns and organically and Biodynamically farms 366 acres of
estate vineyards in Napa Valley. The winery is family owned
and operated, practicing the art of winemaking by crafting
food-friendly wines known for their quality, consistency and
longevity. Mike is assisted by his daughter, Violet Grgich, who
is Vice President of Operations, and his nephew, Ivo Jeramaz,
who is Vice President of Vineyards and Production. For more
information, visit www.grgich.com.

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Casa Nuestra –‘We’re Small, Unique and We Like it That Way’


by Diana Greenwood To give you an idea of how coveted
Casa Nuestra wines are, French Laundry,
Once in a while you come across a Mustard’s, Café Boujolais and Silverado
winery that radiates personality. Brewing Company are the only restaurants
Recognized since 1979 for extremely where you’ll find the wines and they drive
limited production of rare varietals and to St. Helena to pick them up. One wine
unique blends from 18 estate acres in absolutely worth the drive is the 2007
St.Helena, Casa Nuestra Winery & Tinto Classico, Old Vines, Oakville Estate
Vineyards is that kind of place. The name and only 240 cases were produced. This
means “Our House” or literally, perhaps, original field-blend wine offers a balance of
“House Ours, but it’s as if the house is bright fruit with creamy blackberries and
really yours the minute you walk through dark cherries and a spicy white pepper on
the door; as if you’ve been away and finally returned to relive happy the finish. About nine grape varieties are side by side in this vineyard,
moments on the family farm. Thank goodness you’re all grown up, planted in the early 1940’s. The practice of field blending was common
though, because inside this friendly little homestead are some of the when people made wine for their own dinner table, often planting an
best wines in the Napa Valley and you’ll want to taste each one after acre or two next their home with their family’s recipe of grapes. Grapes
you pet the dogs and feed the goats. are harvested all together, co-fermented and barrel aged as if it were
Casa Nuestra Two Goats Red, a fun, affordable blend of Cabernet one varietal. Casa Nuestra’s St. Helena field mix vineyard was
Sauvignon and Merlot, honors the curious creatures corralled just painstakingly grafted with cuttings taken from Oakville in an attempt
across the lawn from the tasting room. As cute as the goats are, Nava to keep this once popular tradition of field blending alive.
and AP are actually employed as weed-eaters on this completely earth- As the weather warms, many turn to white wines to celebrate. Try
friendly farm where organic practices such as composting and planting the Late Harvest French Colombard from a very small, hillside block
cover crops have always been the norm. Solar certified, “green” is a of 65-year-old vines. Offering unique apricot flavors and a crisp, acidic
way of life here. finish, this wine pairs beautifully with cheeses, dried fruits and nuts
Like any working farm, the whole team pitches in and they’re not before or after dinner and the next vintage goes in the bottle on July
big in numbers, but huge in heart. Gene Kirkham, often called “The 31st, ready for release in August, so plan to stop by and pick up a
Happy Farmer” by staff and guests, and co-owner, Cody Gillette- bottle or two.
Kirkham, moved to the current St. Helena location in 1975. Gene Next, Stephanie suggests Casa Nuestra Chenin Blanc, the “red
gladly became steward to some Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Gamay wine-lovers white wine,” and not only is this one cellar-worthy as
vineyards that were established on the property as well as caretaker to proven by the 1985 vintage recently uncorked at the winery, it’s a
the small vineyard in Oakville where Gene’s mom kept a summer crisp, dry, food-enhancing wine that will perk up any palate. From the
home since 1956. By 1979 an outbuilding was expanded and stocked 50-year-old vineyard right out front, the Chenin Blanc was served at
with a basket press, tanks and barrels to accommodate the newly born the White House during the Reagan years and has been called
winery. Friends and family were recruited, including Chief “California’s finest and truest” Chenin Blanc. As Casa Nuestra
Winemaker, Allen Price, who has toiled and tinkered, tested and tasted celebrates 30 years of consistently producing award-winning wines,
Casa Nuestra wines for thirty years. Currently, Allen oversees the the Chenin Blanc continues to steal the limelight.
winery’s annual production of 2,000 cases of 12 different wines and If you need a reason to join a wine club, here’s one: Casa Nuestra
since every wine produced is award winning, there’s satisfaction in a will host a members-only Club Casa BBQ on August 22 from noon to
job done well. 4 p.m. and admission is free. You’ll listen to the tunes of The Soulshine
Perhaps one reason why Casa Nuestra wines are consistently high Blues Band, taste exceptional wines, feast on barbequed vittles from
quality is the reliability of long-term employees. Rigo Nava, Vineyard the chuck wagon of Blazing Saddles and relax in the shade on the oak-
Manager and Cellar Master, has been around for 15 years and another studded property. “This party is a little different in that it’s potluck,”
smiling face at Casa Nuestra belongs to Stephanie Trotter-Zacharia, said Stephanie. “We’ll have salad and meat and if they want to, people
Assistant Winemaker and Marketing whiz. It’s a big title, but as she can bring a dish to share. It’s a fun way for our club members to get to
says, she’s really a woman of all hats, pitching in where needed. “I pour know each other.” Call now to join Club Casa and enjoy this event as
wine, help make wine, reveal the secret handshake to join the wine well as year-round treats and first rights on futures.
club and I also do the dishes,” said Stephanie, chuckling and wiping Located at 3451 Silverado Trail North in St. Helena, Casa Nuestra
down the tasting counter then turning to answer the phone. “There are Winery is open for tasting and tours (where a surprise awaits after you
only eight of us that do everything and we get along like family. Here, see the working winery and barrel room) Monday through Saturday
it’s all about the wine. The only way to get Casa Nuestra wine from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Appointments are easy to
consistently is to visit us or join Club Casa. We’re small, unique, and get; just call (707) 963-5783 from the end of the long, gravel driveway.
we like it that way.” Visit for the wines, stay for the charm.

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TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 50 60 100
Bay Bridge 50 60 90
Sacramento 60 70 90
Santa Rosa 40 60 70

Getting around Napa Valley


Downtown Napa to Yountville 10 15 20
Yountville to St. Helena 10 15 30
St. Helena to Calistoga 10 10 15
Calistoga to Alexander Valley 25 35 45
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Winemaker Profile: Dutcher Crossing Winery


KERRY DAMSKEY by Sue Straight, The Wine Wench
With movie star good looks and charisma to match, Kerry Damskey
could easily be the leading man in a movie about wine and
winemaking (now, there’s an idea!), but he simply chooses to “live the
life.” When asked what he does for fun he replies “I work - that’s what
I do.”
Dutcher Crossing Winery in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley is just
one of Kerry’s clients and I can tell you first-hand, the wines are
fabulous (and the tasting room and surrounding grounds are pretty
spectacular, too!). I had the pleasure of tasting a handful of Kerry’s
carefully handcrafted wines at Dutcher Crossing and my favorites were:
2007 Chardonnay, Stuhmuller Vineyard, $34: Aromas of baked
apple, cinnamon, lemon cream and a hint of buttered toast delight the
nose and continue as flavors through the plush, juicy mouth. Long,
delicious finish. Kerry has been making wine with grapes from the
Stuhmuller Vineyard for many, many years.
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Taylor Reserve, $41: This wine is a
luscious mouthful of yum! Aromas and flavors of dark chocolate,
coffee, black cherry and cigar box meld perfectly and linger through
the finish.
I first met Kerry and Daisy about 15 years ago at the Healdsburg
Boys & Girls Club. Our boys are the same age, so we ran into each
other frequently doing the kid-drop-off-and-pick-up thing. They are
the sort of couple with a smile and a hug for everyone, and it seems
that they know everyone in town! That’s a lot of smiles and hugs!
Kerry and Daisy have always been involved in local charity work, and
were on the Geyserville school board for many years.
Kerry is an international wine consultant (International wine man of
mystery?). Through his winemaking consulting practice, Terroirs, he
supervises custom winegrowing, winemaking and vineyard acquisition.
In addition to California and Washington, Kerry consults for wineries
in India, China and Bulgaria. Along with the international man of wine
mystery stuff, he and his lovely wife Daisy own and run Terroirs
Artisan Wines in downtown Geyserville. He’s a busy guy. And he
absolutely loves what he does.
With more than 25 years of winemaking experience, a B.S. in
fermentation sciences from the University of California, Davis and
having graduated from the intensive program for small business at
Stanford University School of Business (not to mention crafting scads
of gold and silver medal winning wines), Kerry Damskey is the real
deal as a winemaker and consultant. And he’s a really nice guy.
For more information about Kerry Damskey and Dutcher Crossing
Winery, visit www.dutchercrossingwinery.com.

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TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 49 50 90
Sacramento 104 110 150
Downtown Napa 42 60 77

Getting around Sonoma County


Downtown Santa Rosa to Sonoma Plaza 22 35 40
Downtown Santa Rosa to Healdsburg 16 20 30
Healdsburg to Geyserville 8 15 15
Downtown Santa Rosa to Guerneville 19 35 40
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LEDSON WINERY Ledson wines are renowned for their within the three Gothic tasting rooms on the
by Michelle Baker
diversity in varietals and vintages. Steve ground floor of Ledson Winery.
Steve Ledson’s Castle is arguably the most Ledson, owner and winemaker, is widely Should you be fortunate enough to visit
distinctive tasting room in all of Sonoma regarded for his focus and determination to during the warmer months, Ledson opens an
Valley. No two ways about it. The 16,000 bring award-winning wines to local alfresco tasting bar outside on the back
square foot, turreted, Gothic-Normandy aficionados and visitors of Sonoma Valley. courtyard. Sit and sip wines under 100-year-
Castle just north of Sonoma is one of the More than 70 world-class wines and 18 old oak trees in the warm sunlight, May
most prime tourist destinations. Ledson different varietals are produced and through October (weather permitting), and
Winery is a wine country icon and not to be exclusively available at the winery, Ledson look out over the estate vines and gorgeous
missed! Hotel on the Historic Sonoma Square, or in peaks of Sugarloaf State Park.
The cavernous tasting rooms in Ledson the online store. While this may seem The second floor is exclusively reserved for
Winery encompass two sumptuous floors overwhelming, Ledson employs two full-time wine club members and private tastings.
filled with seven marble fireplaces, polished sommeliers and legions of courteous, Ledson wine club members are treated like
oak bars, copper infused counters, and grand knowledgeable staff to help each visitor royalty. Stately tasting rooms and the lounge
staircases bathed in bright sunlight from the navigate their own palate. on the second floor are reserved purely for
Castle’s expansive windows. Visitors will be Ledson offers three separate flights of five members or guests who wish to enjoy a more
properly wowed by the sheer grandeur of the wines for $10, $15, and $20 per tasting. private, exclusive experience time and again.
halls, staircases, and more than five miles of These three different price points invite And 15,000 loyal wine club members can’t be
hand cut, inlaid wood flooring. Wow! customers of every palate and budget to wrong!
After meandering through lovely, experience some of Sonoma’s best wines. Private tastings may be scheduled 24
manicured vineyards and footpaths, visitors Ledson wines are handcrafted in small hours in advance. For only $25 per person,
enter Ledson Winery through giant wood and lots, carefully coaxing the nuances of the taste six wines expertly paired with gourmet
cut-glass doors. The Ledson Greeter will vineyards into every bottle. For a small price, cheese in a private Castle suite or on the sun-
welcome and direct you to one of the many guests may sample five wines from some of drenched veranda overlooking the grounds
tasting rooms depending upon your taste or California’s premier vineyards. Zinfandel, for approximately 75 minutes with your own
wine club membership. Arriving guests will Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon private wine consultant. Call (707) 537-3823
be impressed with the architecture but leave Blanc and Chardonnay are only a few of the for more details.
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Sonoman. He knows what works, inspired by the sheer beauty and


allure of this valley floor. Born in 1952, Ledson is by all accounts a
native. Good wine and hard work are in his blood. Focused, driven
and purpose-filled, Steve Ledson sets his sights and accomplishes his
goal, whatever that may be. So it should have come as no surprise
when Ledson set his sights on establishing a top-notch, world-class
winery and destination spot here in his home Valley. Today, more than
100,000 annual visitors know the beauty and prestige discovered
within the Ledson wines and Castle walls.
The Castle, open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is located
at 7335 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood. For more information, call
(707) 537-3810 or visit the website at www.ledson.com.

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Trentadue Sangiovese
Perfectly Paired with
Chicken Cacciatore
When you ask any of the Trentadue family for “a” recipe, you
are presenting them with a real dilemma. Everyone in the family
cooks extremely well and each has a personal collection of
favorite recipes, so which will be the choice for Wine Country
This Week? After much spirited discussion the wines were
chosen: the Trentadue Sangiovese, which has a light body with
notes of strawberry, the La Storia Cuvee 32 with a bit more
body than the Sangiovese, and the easy-drinking Old Patch Red,
reminiscent of the old field blends before prohibition in the
verdant valleys of Sonoma where Leo tended his grapes. The
white wine used as an ingredient in the recipe is usually a Pinot
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Grigio or one of the fruity Italian wines with a dash of natural Serves 6
spice to add interest to the entrée.
Everyone agreed that the perfect choice for the food half of • 1 roasting chicken (4 to 5 lbs.) cut into pieces
the match should be the very simple Italian comfort food – • 8 tablespoons of olive oil
Chicken Cacciatore that is one of Evelyn Trentadue’s favorite • Flour to coat the chicken
dishes. It pairs beautifully with the Sangiovese and brings out a • 1 onion (yellow or red)
• ½ lb. of crimini or white mushrooms, sliced in half
warm, rustic flavor in the meat chosen for the recipe. Because it
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips
is so versatile, cacciatore can be served frequently and the
• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips
choice of vegetables and herbs make it a different presentation • 1 can of whole tomatoes, crushed (about 16 to 20 oz.)
every time it is made. • 6 cloves of garlic, sliced thin
Other favorites to go with the Cacciatore, as mentioned, are • ½ cup white wine
the La Storia Cuvee 32, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet • 6 ounces of chicken broth
Sauvignon and Montepulciano, and, the Old Patch Red – • 1 tablespoon brandy
predominantly Zinfandel with a generous addition of Petite • Fresh basil
Sirah, Carignane and Syrah. And there you have the perfect • If you like spicy, add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
family dinner: a big bowl of Evelyn’s cacciatore, in a filling
hunter style, nested on a mound of rice, pasta or polenta Cut chicken into pieces - legs, thighs, breasts (into three pieces) and season with
garnished with a sprig of fresh basil for the finishing touch and salt and pepper. Coat lightly with flour and fry in olive oil till golden brown.
Remove chicken from pan.
a delicious glass of Trentadue red wine.
To the remaining oil add garlic, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers and sauté for
5 to 7 minutes. Add the white wine and let it reduce about 1-2 minutes. Then add
chicken broth and tomatoes.
Put the chicken back in the pan with the brandy. At this point you can add oregano,
capers or crushed red pepper if you like.

Cover and cook till the chicken is tender and heated through (about 30 -45 mins.)
Tasting Room Open Daily 10am-5pm Serve with rice, pasta, polenta or potatoes and garnish with fresh basil.
19170 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville Mangia!
(707) 433-3104 • www.trentadue.com

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Tickets on Sale for B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival, Golf Classic
Vintner, philanthropist and music artist manager Bruce Cohn is www.brcohn.com or by phone at (707) 931-7924 or 1-800-330-
very pleased to announce support acts for the 23nd Annual B.R. Cohn 4064, ext. 124.
Charity Events Fall Music Festival which will be held Saturday and In addition, Cohn’s annual celebrity golf tournament returns to the
Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, at the B.R. Cohn Winery Amphitheater, famed Sonoma Golf Club and will be held on Monday, October 5th.
15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen in Sonoma County’s wine Tee-off is at 11 a.m. The popular charity auction and dinner will be
country. Performers include the Doobie Brothers and Journey held Friday, October 2nd at the B.R. Cohn Winery’s 140-year-old
headlining. This is the first ever appearance by Journey at the famed Olive Grove at 6 p.m. and will feature an auction of collectables,
Cohn amphitheater. Doors open 11 a.m. both days. Also new to the exciting trips and hard-to-get wine. The dinner will be overseen by
stage at B.R. Cohn this year is Jackie Greene, fresh from his stint as celebrity chef Bradley Ogden and hosted by KCBS food and wine
front man for Phil Lesh and Friends. Also back this year are favorites expert Narsai David. Contact the winery regarding invitations to the
Pablo Cruise on both days and the Doobie kids, Pat Simmons Jr. on tournament, dinner and auction at www.brcohn.com.
Saturday and Lara Johnston on Sunday. Rounding out the weekend Parking for this year's concerts will again be off-site at the Sonoma
are the legendary Taj Mahal and Little Feat plus newcomers the Developmental Center soccer field, with shuttles moving people in
Eyewitness Blues Band and from Sonoma the Whiskey Thieves. and out of the amphitheatre. Please watch for and follow parking
Cohn has raised more than five million dollars for various local and signs at the approach to the B.R. Cohn Winery. Parking and shuttle are
national charities including national veteran’s organizations. This year included in the price of the ticket. No beverages, food or lawn
the events benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Valley of the Moon, Sonoma furniture will be allowed onto the grounds. Concessions and lawn
Valley Mentoring Alliance, Bread and Roses, Santa Rosa Memorial seating are available.
Hospital Level II Trauma Center plus others. Co-sponsors of the event are Bank of the West, Friedman’s Home
Tickets are $95 in advance. They are on-sale at the winery and all Improvement, KRON-4, All News KCBS 740 and 106.9 and KFRC
Ticketmaster outlets. Special two-day tickets are $170 and are also 1550 plus 97.7 The River and KSEG the Eagle.
available at Ticketmaster and the winery. Special VIP seats at $325, The B.R. Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in
complete with food and beverage service, are available through Glen Ellen.

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Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar


& Boutique Announces ‘Seasons After Hours’ –
12 Days in August Celebrating Wine, Food and Music
Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique exhibiting, for the first time ever in Sonoma County, his Italian
on the Healdsburg Plaza features 12 days of celebrating wine, food Renaissance-inspired ceramics
and music, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and and paintings; world-renowned
Saturdays throughout the month of August. Seasons After Hours local photographer Andy Katz,
kicks off with syndicated KSRO Wine Guy Tom Simoneau on exhibiting his beautiful images;
Thursday, August 6, when Tom talks about the Sonoma County’s and Frederick Nighthawk,
wine scene while sipping Ferrari-Carano wines, free to the public. pianist and vocalist who’s played
Other featured guests include Venetian-born artist Carlo Marchiori, with the likes of Jimmy Van
Zant, Peter Rowan and Chuck
THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST INCLUDES: Berry, will match wine with
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 — KSRO WINE GUY TOM SIMONEAU…KNOWS ALL ABOUT WINE! – Enjoy an music.
evening with local favorite wine guy and syndicated radio commentator. Discuss the inside track to
Sonoma’s wine scene while sipping the delicious wines of Ferrari-Carano. (Free to the public.)
For advance reservations,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WHITE WINE LOVERS REJOICE! – Sarah Quider, winemaker at Ferrari-Carano, talks
call (707) 431-2222, or visit
styles of Chardonnay with a tasting of four Ferrari-Carano Chardonnays from the Russian River, Alexander www.seasonsofthevineyard.com.
Valley and Napa Carneros regions. Raise a glass before dinner and sip on California’s best. (Reservations Walk-ins are also welcome.
recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.)
Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 – OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD WINES – Phillipe Gresset, Ferrari-Carano’s wine
extraordinaire and former chef from France, guides you through a tasting of Old styles vs. New styles Bar & Boutique is located on the
with tastings from Lazy Creek Vineyards of Mendocino and Ferrari-Carano wines. (Reservations Healdsburg Plaza, 113 Plaza
recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.)
Street.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 – THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANDY KATZ – Enjoy an evening with world-
renowned local photographer Andy Katz. From Eastern Europe to Western Europe to the California wine
country, you will be mesmerized by Andy’s breathtaking images featured in museums and galleries
around the world. (Open reception. Free to the public.)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 – RELAX AND ENJOY THE WINES OF LAZY CREEK VINEYARDS – Christy
Griffith, winemaker for Lazy Creek Vineyards in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley, leads you through an
informative tasting of Lazy Creek wines, known for its Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Swirl, smell, sip and enjoy … before a night on the town! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.
$15 per person.)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 – SCENTIMENTS! – The nose knows! Take a journey of exploring your “smell
memory” with eight fresh aromas that are present in four different wines. A fun and open discussion
that will make you an expert on wine aromas and flavors. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins
welcome. $15 per person.)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 – SONOMA COUNTY EXCLUSIVE! A NIGHT WITH ARTIST CARLO
MARCHIORI – Meet Venetian-born artist Carlo Marchiori, who captures excitement and enchantment in
his world of art, from ceramics to paintings. Carlo’s interpretation of Italian Renaissance art mixed with
mythology is beyond imagination. Carlo’s works are exclusively available in Sonoma County at Seasons
of the Vineyard. Enjoy the wines of Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards at this open house
reception for all. (Free to the public.)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 – RED WINE AND TERROIR – Ferrari-Carano Winemaker Aaron Piotter discusses
how terroir plays a major role in Cabernet Sauvignons, with participants tasting four wines from Ferrari-
Carano’s Mountain Vineyards. A unique and informative tasting. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins
welcome. $15 per person.)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 – INSIDE TRACK ON THE HEALDSBURG FOOD SCENE – Teri Rolleri, Wine
Club Manager at Ferrari-Carano and former chef at Cyrus, gives you the ins and outs of restaurant
dining in the Healdsburg area, while tasting four favorite restaurant wines. Teri can suggest the perfect
restaurant for you! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 – HOW TO MATCH WINE WITH MUSIC, YOU ASK? – Renowned pianist and
vocalist, Frederick Nighthawk, playfully leads you on a medley of how to pair wine with music while
sipping on the wines of Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards. A fun way to start your cocktail hour!
(Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 – WHAT TO DO WHILE VISITING WINE COUNTRY? – Two local experts share their
secret spots that will make your wine country vacation memorable. From wineries to restaurants,
sustainable farms to cheese companies and coastal fisheries, you’ll be mapping your weekend plans while
enjoying four tastings of Ferrari-Carano wines. (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 – MATCHMAKER – Learn the art of matching wines with the perfect food.
Participants will taste four wines deliciously paired with seasonal small bites. The perfect match …
aperitif before your dinner! (Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. $15 per person.)

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D O W N T O W N

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

MONDAYS – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Tour includes: bicycle rental & lunch, $149.
Reservation is required. www.winecountrybikes.com or 707-473-0610
AUGUST 1 & 2 – Hot August Weekend – Bella Vineyards – New release wines, food bites and live
music: Jive Samba, www.bellawinery.com or call 707-473-9171
AUGUST 4, 11 – Healdsburg Farmers' Market & Tuesdays in the Plaza Concert Series –
Farmers' Market 4-6:30pm, Concerts 6-8pm, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org 707-431-1956
AUGUST 5, 12 – Wonderful Wednesdays in Healdsburg – Explore Downtown Healdsburg for
special treasures at participating businesses, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, 707-433-6935
AUGUST 7 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg – art, photography,
music, food & wine, www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp
AUGUST 8 – Mutt Lynch Winery Dog Days of Summer Open House – (Call for directions)
Wine tasting, dog art, dog portraits and a BBQ. $10, www.muttlynchwinery.com or call 707-942-8167
AUGUST 9 – "Yucatan Sunset" – Hop Kiln Winery, delicious food by Steve Stone of Yucatan
Sunset, noon to 3pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com or call 707-433-6491
AUGUST 14-16 – 14th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend – Russian River Valley winemakers, chefs
and innkeepers participate for a wonderful weekend, www.rrvw.org or call 707-521-2535
AUGUST 15 – Lobster Feed at Sbragia Family Vineyards – Lobster, wine and a spectacular sunse,
4pm, $100, reservations: marisa.manna@sbragia.com or call 707-473-2992 x10

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Sonoma’s Secret Wine Country


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

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Mark Your Calendars!


2009 Sonoma County
Harvest Fair, October 2-4
Sonoma County Harvest Fair is a celebration of harvest featuring
three days of wine tasting with more than 150 wineries, wine sales,
chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and
harvest agricultural activities for children and adults, The World
Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show,
crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet and much more.
Admission for adults is $6, children ages 7-12 are $2, children 6
and under are admitted free.
Wine tasting prices are $35 per session or $60 for both sessions on
Friday (sessions include fair admission and all-inclusive wine
tasting).Wine tasting on Saturday and Sunday is $7 (glass and two
taste tickets). Additional tickets are four for $6.
Harvest Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Wine tasting is available from noon to
2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, 12:30-5 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday. Micro-brew tasting is only available on Saturday from 1
to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website at
www.HarvestFair.org or call (707) 545-4203.

KENWOOD &
GLEN ELLEN
W I N E R I E S

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Tasting Room of the Week:


B.R. COHN WINERY
by Millie Howie the vibrant lives of Bruce Cohn and his family has been almost as famous for its events as for
until it underwent its third and most its prize-winning wines and oils. A complete
If some curious wine buff were to set up a glamourous transformation and became list is always available on-line at the well-
survey with just one question – that question home to the administrative offices and an maintained site: www.brcohn.com. Picnic
being, “What single word would you use to elegant tasting room. In transforming his tables are available in several areas around the
describe B. R. Cohn Winery?” – the answer, home into a tasting center, Bruce preserved grounds including comfortable shaded
most likely would be “welcoming.” There are, the architectural style of the 1920s seating for the smoking public. Tasty and
of course, any number of laudatory words meticulously matching the wood grain of unusual picnic foods are also available in the
which also jump to mind that are equally apt every board that went into creation of the cold box so anyone who wants to picnic can
descriptors, but welcoming seems to tasting bar and back bar. be accommodated.
incorporate most of the elements a visitor Visitors are invited to select four wines Check out all the wines, the foods, the
would seek and enjoy most when visiting the from the tasting menu and members of any of events at www.brcohn.com. Highlighted on
winery. the four wine clubs enjoy complimentary the current schedule are the Celebrity Golf
The first glimpse of the tasting room tasting for themselves and as many as five Classic and the 23rd Annual Music Festival,
reinforces the feeling of tranquility and old- guests. For a more exotic tasting, visitors are both in October (see page 55).
fashioned pleasure that makes B. R. Cohn invited to walk next door to the Gourmet Not open to the public, but part of the
such a popular picnic, event and wedding Room and sample the B. R. Cohn oils, excitement at the winery are the weddings
spot. It looks like a gracious private home vinegars and tapenades. New to the family of under the towering trees on the velvety-
because not too long ago that is exactly what fine B. R. Cohn Oils are two orange olive oils: smooth lawn. Each year almost 50 couples
it was. As the first house on the property, the Mandarin and Blood Orange, Basil Garlic and celebrate their nuptials with never-to-be-
home has seen several lives, starting as a the refreshing Meyer Lemon. An increasingly forgotten ceremonies at the winery, but you
stagecoach stop for Wells Fargo where the popular presentation is offered each Saturday don’t have to get married to enjoy a day at
horses paused for a rest and a drink of water and Sunday at 11 a.m. Guests may attend a B. R. Cohn, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen
on their trip between Sonoma and Santa delicious wine and cheese pairing exploration Ellen. For information, call (707) 938-4064.
Rosa. by advance appointment. Stop by any day between ten and five. You’re
More recently the rooms throbbed with From the beginning B. R. Cohn Winery certain to feel welcome.

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’Me Eat Good‘


So says Carl the Caveman and he should know as he has been with THE CAVE
for seven years in Kona, Scottsdale and Ormond Beach, Florida. Now he has the
privilege of being in Sonoma. While his presence is a representative of the wine
caves of California, France and beyond, his primary purpose is to disarm guests.
For the management of THE CAVE believes that wine, in all of its forms, should
be fun and approachable … educational or simply memorable. Pretention has no
place in the upscale one-table restaurant.
This establishment is unique in any number of ways. Firstly, it is in fact, a one-
SONOMA table restaurant, not to be confused with a private room in a restaurant.
Accommodating parties of two to eight guests, those present have the full attention
PLAZA of staff and management. Everything is chosen in advance from the scent of the
candles to the type of flowers and preference in music. If a food item is desired
that is not on the menu, that item will be brought in. All ingredients are procured
just hours before one’s arrival. The experience is completely customized and no
request is out of reach.
The wine offering is in a class of its own. Presently there are 740+ selections

Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES which include nearly 200 half bottles making exploration enticing. All of the

Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES


– 12 Wineries –
One Great Place
regions of California are represented plus selections from Oregon, Washington and
12 countries. Going to THE CAVE is like taking a trip around the world …
without the expense. Every price point is represented as well ranging from $22 to
$400.
35 East Napa Street, Sonoma Says Wine Director Thomas McGlone, “My charge was to put together a list
(707) 935-1200 that exposes the guest to the best of all worlds. The wonderful wines of Sonoma
www.sonoma-enoteca.com and Napa to the lesser-known regions are here. While there are familiar names on
the list, I very much endeavor to find the small producers that offer great value.
Having done this for years, I have many contacts insofar as winemakers and
winery owners that make their limited production wines available to me. You will
find wines at THE CAVE that are simply not available elsewhere.”
In place, is a scoring system that Thomas developed some time back. “The
system is really rather simple. Traditional categories of bouquet and taste are
important but equally so are the categories of uniqueness and value” he says. “If a
wine does not achieve the required minimum score is does not get on the list. No
exceptions!”
There are numerous packages from which to choose. These range from a three
course wine paired lunch for $34 per guest on up to The Indulgence with six
wines for $175 per guest and includes oysters, Champagne poached prawns,
peppercorn crusted Ahi sashimi, prime filet, caviar, escargot, lobster, and crab.
For a truly unique, intimate and fulfilling experience, The Cave Private Wine
Room is the place to be. Call Thomas for your reservation or more information, at
(707) 938-7448. The Cave is located at 524 Broadway, just off the square in
Sonoma.

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H Wine Country This Week Preferred


u Open to the public
u Open by appointment only
Check the listings in the back for
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‘A Taste of Lakeport’ Pairs Lake County Wines with Local Restaurants


The 13th-annual food and wine event, A Taste of Lakeport, will The LC Diamonds will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. as eventgoers sip
once again pair Lake County wines and food from local purveyors premium Lake County wines from more than 20 participating
along seven blocks of Main Street in downtown Lakeport on Friday, wineries and sample tasty bites of local food. To keep the fun going
August 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. until the stars come out, Jimmy Z, a dance band from San Francisco,
The event encourages a leisurely stroll along Main Street in will perform in Museum Square from 8 to 10 p.m.
downtown Lakeport, with stops at shops for wine tasting, while Tickets for the event are $25 in advance and may be purchased at
enjoying the company of friends, neighbors and visitors, as well as live Shari’s Secret Garden, Hillside Honda, The Kitchen Gallery and the
entertainment. Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tickets also may be
Local restaurants will prepare signature hors d’oeuvres presented in purchased the day of the event for $30. Ticket purchase includes a
a central food court area, giving eventgoers a true taste of Lakeport. wine glass and a map showing all participating wineries and
restaurants. The map may be stamped at each location and guests who
visit each stop throughout the course of the evening qualify to enter a
drawing for prizes.
Pure Mendocino Weekend Celebration Presented by the Lakeport Main Street Association (LMSA), A Taste
of Lakeport is a benefit for the beautification of downtown Lakeport.
Benefits Cancer Resource Centers LMSA maintains large flower-filled baskets that hang from the
Celebrations at Dark Horse Vineyards in Ukiah on August lampposts along Main Street and hangs seasonal and holiday banners
29th and at The Apple Farm in Philo on August 30 Showcase Life from the proceeds of this fundraising event. For more information
and Health Around Mendocino County’s Certified Organic and contact Jan Bruns (707) 263-8843 or Lake Event Designs at (707)
Biodynamic® 263-5752.
Pure Mendocino, a weekend celebration benefiting the Cancer For visitor information, contact the Lake County Visitor
Resource Centers of Mendocino County, will celebrate its 5th Information Center at 1-800-525-3743 or www.lakecounty.com.
anniversary this year with a new two-day schedule. On Saturday,
August 29th, from 5 to 9 p.m., Paul Dolan will host an alfresco
wine dinner at his Biodynamic® Dark Horse Vineyard above the
Talmage Bench. Prepared by Chef Craig Strattman of Ukiah’s
Patrona Bistro & Wine Bar, the $135 per person five-course
dinner will be paired with a diverse range of Mendocino County
wines. On Sunday, August 30th, The Apple Farm will be
showcased at an afternoon of food and wine tasting that includes
a silent auction and a farm tour led by hosts Tim and Karen Bates.
Tickets are $40 per person. Both events feature locally grown or
wild-harvested organic and Biodynamic cheese, meats and
produce, all complemented by wines from 100% of Mendocino
County’s organic and Biodynamic wineries.
The auction also has a Mendocino focus. Among the
highlights this year are an original painting by Julie Higgins,
specifically created for Pure Mendocino, select wines and other
priceless treasures hand-crafted by local artisans.
For more information and registration, visit the website at
www.puremendocino.org or telephone (800) 449-6483.
About the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County
The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County is a
grassroots organization whose mission is to improve the quality
of life for those in Mendocino County faced with cancer, their
families, and their friends by providing a wide range of
information, support and advocacy. For more information visit
www.crcmendocino.org.

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New Format for Livermore’s Harvest Wine Celebration


Updated for 2009, the Livermore Valley Wine Country’s and Lane Coker and the Big Delta Blues Band (Sunday 12-5 p.m. and
enormously popular Harvest Wine Celebration will take place Sunday, Monday 12-4 p.m.)
September 6 and Monday, September 7 between noon and 5 p.m. For those who enjoy the winery experience, there will be another
Produced by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association (LVWA), 20 wineries pouring at their winery locations across Livermore Valley
the 2009 event marks the 28th year that people have gathered to on both days. Each winery offers a unique experience – samples of
celebrate the picturesque region’s wine, food, arts and music. their latest releases, music, arts and crafts vendors and food for sale
New for 2009 is the Harvest Village at Robertson Park in prepared by a local caterer or restaurant. Complimentary shuttle buses
Livermore, where 21 wineries will be pouring their wines both days. will transport guests between each of these wineries on Sunday only.
With live music, arts and crafts vendors and food vendors, the Village As in past years, the shuttle bus “hub” will be Robertson Park, where
will be the perfect spot to relax on the lawn and enjoy the fun. Live there is ample free parking.
bands will perform on two stages at the Harvest Village, including New ticket structure and pricing for 2009 includes a two-day
Finding Stella (Sunday 12-2 p.m.), salsa band El Desayuno (Sunday (Sunday/Monday) ticket for $50 in advance, $75 at the event, a
2:30-5:30 p.m.), Georgie and the Rough Week (Monday 12-4 p.m.) Sunday-only ticket for $45 and a Monday-only ticket for $40. Non-
drinking tickets (required for children over 12) are $10 and are valid
for both days. Tickets are available online at www.LVwine.org and at
all participating Livermore Valley wineries, the Wine Steward in
Pleasanton, First Street Wine Company in Livermore and all PW
Markets stores. Funds raised from this event benefit the LVWA.
During the Harvest Wine Celebration, the more than 40
participating wineries are open only to ticket holders with event
wristbands. No outside food is allowed into the wineries or at the
Harvest Village. For more information, please visit www.LVwine.org or
call (925) 447-WINE.
The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is a 501 c(6)
organization that supports the wineries, growers, and members in the
Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area though educational and
marketing programs. For more information, visit www.LVwine.org.

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W I N E R I E S

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Nevada County

El Dorado

Calaveras

Amador
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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE

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

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Wine & Food Pairing Class at Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center will host a Wine & Food Pairing Class
with guest Chef Ruben Larrazolo from Alebrijes Mexican Bistro. The
class will be on Tuesday, August 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening
includes four courses paired with four wines from the Lodi region and
vintners will be present to discuss their wines that will be paired with
each dish.
The Wine Social is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and the class is from 6:30
to 8 p.m. The cost of the class if $50 per person or $35 per person
for Lodi Wine & Visitor Center Wine Club members. To sign up for
the class call (209) 365-0621. The class will be held at the Lodi Wine
& Visitor Center in the Cellar Room, 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi,
95242. Additional information is posted at www.lodiwine.com.
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center Offers Blending Seminars!
Learn the fine art of winemaking as the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
holds educational seminars on the basics of blending wine. Each guest
will create their own unique blend using five different wines. The viticulture educational displays, a conference room, and a “cellar
seminar will include instruction on basic Sensory Evaluation Skills room” for entertaining and special events, such as wine dinners. Wine-
followed by a tasting and discussion. Guests will be shown the related memorabilia, books and apparel are available for sale. Offices
necessary techniques to assemble their blends and then be given the for the Lodi Conference and Visitor Bureau are also on site. The
opportunity to create, taste and discuss their finished product. Discover Lodi! center provides the opportunity to highlight the many
It all begins in the vineyard. Guests will first be given a tour of the outstanding tourist attractions in the Lodi area.
Visitor Center’s demonstration vineyard showing the many varieties
grown in the Lodi Appellation. Lodi has been the major wine grape
growing region since the 1850s and leads wine grape production in
Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon
Blanc. Guests will then be given a tour of the Visitor Center and
information about the Lodi wine region.
Then, learn the “Fine Art of Blending.” What is a winemaker
looking for when creating a masterpiece? How do you add color,
different flavor profiles or aroma? Do you like a strong oak flavor and
will it be American, French or Hungarian? Would you like a fruit
forward, berry aroma or a spicy, woody aroma? Will the finish be long,
heavy and tannic or soft, light, fruity? Utilize your palate to combine
the various elements of each blend and create your very own wine!
And, of course, enjoy the fruit of your labor as you drink your artistic
creation.
The cost is $20 per person or $15 for wine club members. For
additional information, contact Michael Perry at (209) 365-0621 or
michael@lodiwine.com. Also, visit www.lodiwine.com for
information on Lodi Wine Country.
The Lodi Wine & Visitor Center is located at 2545 W. Turner Rd in
Lodi. The 4,000- square-foot facility is located on property owned by
Wine and Roses Country Inn at the northwest corner of Turner and
Lower Sacramento roads in Lodi.
The eye-catching design by Lesovsky-Donaldson Architects of
Stockton has the look of an old winery and features an impressive
three-story stone tower visible from all approaches to the property. It
contains the winegrape commission offices, state of the art wine and

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MONTEREY • CARMEL • CARMEL VALLEY • HOLLISTER • SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • SALINAS • SANTA CLARA • LOS GATOS

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Solis Winery Turns Up the Heat this Summer


Earning Huge Honors at Two Wine Competitions
For the award-winning Gilroy winery, as the temperature rises this About Solis Winery
year, so does the acclaim. It is certainly turning out to be the ‘summer Solis Winery lies in the heart of Santa Clara Valley’s rich wine-
of Solis’ – contending in two of the most notable wine competitions, growing region. Originally planted by Italian immigrants in the
the winery was a standout among thousands of entries, adding to its 1920s, the vineyard changed hands in 1980 when the Vanni family
trophy case and expanding its esteemed reputation even farther. purchased the land. Since then, the Vannis have continued to marry
At this year’s California State Fair Wine Competition, held in tradition with modern technology and art with innovation to
June, the winery was awarded the highest honor for its 2008 Fiano, produce award-winning wines.
Estate ($18): “Best of California” Gold Medal. It also received a top
“Best of Class of Area” and Gold Medal for both its 2005 Cara Mia,
Reserve ($30) and 2006 Sangiovese, Estate ($18), and a Silver Medal
for its 2005 Syrah ($20).
Only days later, at the 2009 San Francisco International Wine
Competition, Solis Winery was awarded a Gold Medal for its 2008
Fiano, Estate ($18), a Silver Medal for its 2006 Sangiovese, Estate
($18), and a Bronze Medal for its 2008 Vino Roséo di Sangiovese
($12).
“I’m overwhelmed by the tremendous accolades bestowed upon
our local winery at two of the finest wine competitions around,” said
owner Vic Vanni. “For our varietals and proprietal blends to receive
such a warm reception is a testament to our commitment to
producing world-class wine, with a passion that’s based on family
tradition. I am beyond proud at this moment.”
In what is recognized as the oldest, most prestigious wine contest
in North America, the 2009 California State Fair Commercial Wine
Competition is the most meaningful of the major competitions
restricted to California wines. First held in 1855, is the only
competition requiring all wines to be entered based on the viticulture
area, or appellation, where the grapes are grown, and not where the
winery is located. Entries are limited to California bonded wineries
selling retail. Distinguished panels of judges, ranging from wine
educators, winemakers, wine journalists, retailers and wholesalers to
wine collectors and those from the restaurant trade, determined the
winners among the thousands of entries over three days, June 10-12.
For more information about the California State Fair Commercial
Wine Competition, visit www.thebestcaliforniawine.com.
As for the 2009 San Francisco International Wine Competition
is the largest, it is recognized as the most influential international
wine competition in America. Over 1,200 wineries from 21
countries entered in this year’s contest. The wines where evaluated
by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts over
three days, June 19-21, at The Hotel Nikko in downtown San
Francisco. Judging was based on a blind, consensual procedure,
ensuring that the leading wine competition continues to maintain
the highest level of integrity and respect. For more information,
visit www.sfwinecomp.com.
Solis Winery’s award-winning wines are available locally. Guests
are encouraged to sample them by personally visiting the winery’s
tasting room, located at 3920 Hecker Pass in Gilroy. To learn more,
visit www.soliswinery.com.

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Monterey County’s 17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration


Fifty Monterey County Wineries, Boogie Tunes and Chalone, Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Cima Collina, De Tierra
Delectable Delights Guarantee an Extraordinary Day Vineyards, DFV Wines/San Bernabe Vineyards, Estancia, Galante
Taste wines from more than fifty wineries in Monterey County at Vineyards, Graff Family Vineyards, Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook
the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association’s 17th Annual Winery, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines,
Winemakers’ Celebration, Saturday, August 8 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. at Jekel Vineyards, Joyce Vineyards, Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, La
the historic Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Rochelle, Line Shack Winery, Lockwood Vineyard & Winery, Manzoni
Enjoy educational displays, barrel building demonstration by Esate Vineyard, Marin’s Vineyard, Mer Soleil, Michaud Vineyard,
Seguin Moreau Cooperage, bid on items at this extraordinary wine Mission Trail Vineyards, Monterey Wine Co./Poppy/Cambiata,
auction and taste local restaurant delicacies while listening to the great Morgan Winery, Otter Cove Wines, Paraiso Vineyards, Pelerin Wines,
sounds of the Dennis Murphy Band. Pessagno Winery, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Ronan Cellars, Scheid
Tickets at $45 in advance (or $50 at the door) are available online, Vineyards, Ventana Vineyards and Wente Vineyards.
montereywines.org/winemakers_celebration.php. For additional information, visit www.montereywines.org, or call
Participating wineries include: Belle Glos, Bernardus Winery, (831) 375-9400.
Blackstone Winery, Carmel Road Winery, Carmichael Vintners (CRU), 12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, November 13-15
Escape the ordinary at Monterey Wine Country’s Great Wine
Escape Weekend. This annual tradition celebrates Monterey County’s
world-class wines and gastronomic delights crafted by nationally
recognized chefs during a weekend of unbeatable events. More than
fifty acclaimed wineries will showcase their wines, reflecting the
quality of the region’s nine distinct American Viticulture Areas. Visit
the website for a sneak peek at some of this year’s events
www.montereywines.org. Ticket prices begin at $40. Packages,
including accommodations, are available from $1655.

SALINAS

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Summer Sizzles in the Santa Cruz Mountains Vineyards


By Laura Ness Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Happenings for August
August 1, 2, 8 and 9 – Club Cellar Sessions – Burrell School, in the gazebo garden
August is summer’s lazy slow-motion countdown to the craziness of August 8 and 9 – Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival – Join many local wineries, including Poetic
the impending harvest. July’s heat pushes fruit toward maturity, but Cellars, at the 10th annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival at Sky Park in Scotts Valley, 10am til 6pm.

hopefully, without too many days in excess of 90 degrees, when the August 13 – Music in the Mountains – 6:30pm, a benefit for Cabrillo Music Festival at Nestldown. Taste
wines from local vintners — great restaurant food pairings, plus chamber music concert, cabrillomusic.org
vines literally shut down to save their skins. In advance of a heat spell,
August 15 – Summer BBQ at Poetic Cellars – noon til 5pm with live music, tasty grilled meats and
many vineyards will water more than usual, assuming they have water
frozen treats from Silver Moon. Fee is $10, complimentary for club members. Enjoy the latest 2006 Petite
to spare. Many, like Burrell School, are dry-farmed: the vines tough it Sirah and the signature 2006 Mourvedre. Ask about Poetic Cellars’ “Neighborhood Rewards Card.”
out. Excessive heat combined with too little water can severely stress August 15 and 16th – New release – 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon at Loma Prieta Winery
vines. Leaves wilt and turn yellow. The only color you want to see is August 23 – Dinner in the Vineyard series – Hunter Hill Winery, featuring a Mixed Summer Grill menu
veraison: where green berries start turning purple. In August, many by Michael’s on Main, www.hunterhillwines.com
vineyard managers drop clusters to encourage even ripening and to August 25 – Santa Cruz Mountains Winemaker Dinner – Restaurant James Randall featuring wines
from Poetic Cellars, Generosa and Big Basin Vineyards.
concentrate fruit flavors by focusing the vine’s energy on fewer
bunches. It’s also a time when you don’t want too much mold- August 25th – Dine with the Winemaker – Viva Restaurant in Los Gatos with Burrell School wines,
www.vivalosgatos.com
inducing fog, as you’d rather not spray so close to picking.
August is a great time to
“Count Down to Harvest” at
Burrell School, where you can
watch the Chardonnay turn
golden and sample grapes and
juice as part of their “show and

View of vineyard in late summer –


Burrell School

tell” program. You’ll also be able


to witness the wonders of
veraison at Loma Prieta, where
you can grab a glass of 2007 Pinot while you admire the differences in
berry and cluster sizes between ripening Cabernet and Pinot. Or head
to Hunter Hill, where you can see estate Pinot and Merlot turning
deeper hues of garnet and violet, while enjoying a fabulous gourmet
dinner in the vineyard on August 23rd.
Hopefully, the first Pinot grapes will wait until September to ripen.
Summit area fruit should come
in ahead of the coastal Saveria
vineyard, where Loma Prieta
sources its award-winning fruit.
Katy from Poetic Cellars will
soon be picking Chardonnay
from Chestnut Hill and later
Pinot from Regan vineyard near
the coast. August is a time of
waiting and anticipating, but
the world doesn’t stand still.
There’s plenty going on in the
mountains of Santa Cruz! Katy Lovell pours wine for Poetic Cellars

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Wine Estate Gears Up for Wine & Car


Enthusiasts During Classic Car Week
Dine amongst the vines events take place amongst the dinners will enable visitors to
and view vintage Ferraris winery’s 16-acre estate of experience our local wine
at first annual event vineyards, chateau and cobble - country after hours and see some
Chateau Julien Wine Estate stone courtyards. rare concours quality cars,”
has organized week-long Effortlessly set tables will line comments Chateau Julien Special
festivities to coincide with the the plush Sangiovese vineyard Events Director Michele
region’s popular classic car week Tuesday through Saturday Gogliucci. Featured evening
August 11-15. A premier Dine in evening for the first annual Dine highlights to date include
De-Vine event will welcome in De-Vine, offering guests a new Porsche, early 911S and R Group
guests into the vineyard for an option for dining during the busy 1967-1973, and Ferrari. Dine in
authentic wine country dining week. Chef Terry N. Teplizky has De-Vine menu selections begin at
experience nightly beginning at prepared an inviting, elegant prix $47 per person. Learn more
6:30 p.m., with vintage cars on fixe Basque menu, with choice of about the menu, chef and
display throughout the evening. entrée and wine, to be served featured cars on the Chateau
The Wine Estate will also host the amongst the vines, followed by a Julien website – News & Events.
Ferrari’s FCA Vintage Concours dessert lounge and vintage car Reservations begin at 6:30 p.m.
on Thursday August 13th, and display at the chateau. “As long- each evening. Seating is limited
welcome guests from 1 to 4 p.m. time fans of the local classic car so make your reservations early.
to view the rare collections. Both events, we hope that our evening During the day on August 13,
the Wine Estate will also host its
first Ferrari FCA Vintage
Concours which will be open to
Not to Scale
the public from 1-4pm. Guests
can view over 175 concours-
quality Ferraris parked
eloquently throughout the Estate,
stroll Ferrari-lifestyle booths or
indulge in a choice of BBQ,
espresso bar, gelato or favorite
Chateau Julien wine. Cost:
$30/person, admittance fee,
parking off-site.
The Wine Estate is open daily
and is one of the few local
wineries that offer tours daily.
Located only minutes from the
Monterey Peninsula, Chateau
Julien Wine Estate offers an
exceptional tour experience for
groups of all sizes. Chateau Julien
Wine Estate is located at 8940
CARMEL Carmel Valley Road in Carmel
Valley. Reservations can be made
VA L L E Y for both tours or events on-line at
www.chateaujulien.com or by
calling (831) 624-2600.

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Fine Dining
A Locals Favorite in a Tourist Neighborhood
by Joy Eaton

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

I Monterey, chances are you are familiar with the Italian


restaurant, started by chef and restauranteur John Pisto,
Dominco’s on the Wharf. What you may not know, in the
own vegetables and herbs, including 17 varieties of tomatoes
and after 19 summers on a fishing boat he knows fresh fish.
“This is what I do, this is not a hobby but instead it is my life.
beginning, Pisto had a partner to help him get the restaurant We are here for the long haul,” remarks Mercurio.
started. That partner was his nephew, a commercial
fisherman, Dominic Mercurio.
Mercurio, who started as a dishwasher at another Pisto
owned restaurant, helped his uncle open Dominico’s on the
Wharf in 1981. In 1988 Mercurio sold his shares in the
restaurant, after hearing the restaurant 50 feet away was for
sale; in 1989, Dominic Mercurio went out on his own
opening Cafe Fina, named after his mother Josephina. In
2007 John Pisto decided to sell Dominico’s on the Wharf and
who was there to buy it? None other than Dominic Mercurio
and his brother, also a fisherman and still actively running a
fishing boat, Sam Mercurio. Today, Dominic Mercurio is the
owner and operator of two very different dinning experiences
yet two very popular restaurants only 50 feet apart.
Dominico’s on the Wharf, the larger and more upscale of
the two, is decorated simple and tastefully and overlooks the
harbor. There is a lounge area with a full bar and a fireplace
that makes the wait for your table comfortable and enjoyable.
Once you are seated you have a Wine Spectator Award
winning wine list and an array of sustainable seafood, such as
lobster, crab, salmon and cioppino, to chose from. I
recommend the Pasta Capri which has been a favorite by
many for years, with its baby shrimp, fresh tomatoes, black
olives, green onion and a butter and clam sauce over linguini
it is a must try.
Cafe Fina a smaller, more casual dining experience with
more Italian flair is known for their homemade pastas and
ravioli. Immediately after walking into the quaint restaurant,
with Monterey Bay views and fresh flowers on each table, the
smell of garlic roasting in the kitchen surrounds you. This
local favorite had the honor to cater John Madden’s induction
into the hall of fame ceremony as well as feeding a few
hungry celebrities such as Paul Newman, Brooke Shields, Jay
Leno, Joe Dimagio and well known chef and TV host Rachael
Ray.
If you are looking for fresh you will find it at either of

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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week

NAPA VALLEY « CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Thu-Mon 12-5
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
« CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 Open by appointment only
Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643 Open daily 10:30-4
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, Ste. B, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x222 Open Mon-Sat10-5
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 « CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily 10-4
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-3954 Open daily 10-4
« ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
« ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open Tue-Sat by appointment
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 By appointment only, 10-4 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK « CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
« BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Cornerstone Cellars – Napa Call for information; 877 686-3286
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open daily 11-5
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open daily by appointment 9-5
Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Open by appointment only di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight « DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155 Open by appointment only
« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena Call for information; 707 963-7181 Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only « ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings
Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30 Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only

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Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5 « JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings,, last tasting at 5:30pm
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4 « JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 « JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
« FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5 Kirkland Ranch Winery – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100 Open daily 10-4
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4 Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5 Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open by appointment only
« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open by appointment 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area
« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open by appointment Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
« GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6
Tasting Fees, Gift Items Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5 « MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« 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 Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat « MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15
« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30 Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only « MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
« HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 « NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK, Wine Tours; Call ahead for 8 or more; Food Pairings Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6 Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6 Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4 Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment

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Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends & holidays 10-5 Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment only Mon-Sat 10-5 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, 707 255-7150, open daily 11-6 Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open by appointment « SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4 Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment only
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
« PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30 Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Children & Pets OK Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Daily 10-5
« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment
Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299 Mon-Sat by appointment Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment Spelletich – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5 Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment only
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30

Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30 Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment only
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5 Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30 « SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5 Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4 The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment only

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Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment « ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment only Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-3012 Open daily 11-7 Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10-5
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment only Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment only « ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment only
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4
« ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment « ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Open daily 10-5
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment only Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only « BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30
Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5 « BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.
« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5 Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6 Castle Vineyards – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 996-1966 Open daily 11-6
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 10-6
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg Tours & tasting by appointment only
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only « CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 « CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 Open by appointment only
SONOMA COUNTY « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 10-6
Picnic Area
A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
Adrian Fog – Healdsburg Open by appointment, 707 688-1174 Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30

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Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 « GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm 23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4 Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5 Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4
De La Montanya – 999 Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Mon-Fri 11-4:30 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
De Loach Vineyards – 2134 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-2255 Open daily 10-4:30 Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460 Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
« DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4 Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Art Exhibits, Tours Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299 Open by appointment only
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6 (Thu-Mon Winter) Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Open daily 10:30-6
« DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5 Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours « HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4 House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter) Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Thu-Sun 11-5
Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm « IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
« ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt.
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-4:30 Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5 J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We « J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5
Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only
Jacuzzi Vineyards – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 11-5
« FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
« FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7 Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-4:30 Kachina – 1083 Vine St #239, Healdsburg; 707 894-2431 Opening soon!
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Sat-Sun 11-4 Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30 « KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco « KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Fri-Mon 11-5 « KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5
Children & Pets OK
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:40
« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6 Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30
Gift items, Vineyard Tours Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909; Open daily 11-4 La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5 Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

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Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5 Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only « PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) « PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100 Open daily 10-5 Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
« LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5
Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
« LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
« LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 10-5 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
« MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed) Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5 Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30 River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
« MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5 Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only
Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Roche – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 Open daily 10-5
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Open daily 11-4
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6 « RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5 Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5
Mietz Cellars – 1345 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7103 Call for tasting Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5
Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt. recommended
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Mo 11-6
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 10-5
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only
SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070 Open daily 10:30-5
Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6 Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3 Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401 « SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4
Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Thur-Mo 11-5

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« SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area NORTH CENTRAL COAST
« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5 ALAMEDA COUNTY
Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed
A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Open by appointment only
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Mon 12-6
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227 Open by appointment only
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30
Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305 Open by appointment only
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt
J C Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 465-5900 Open by appointment only
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3
Lost Canyon – 2102 Dennison St Ste A, Oakland; 510 534-9314 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
Rosenblum Cellars – 2900 Main St, Alameda; 510 865-7007 Open daily 11-6
« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2 SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 10:30-6
« SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend of each month
Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Sat 12-5 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 408 686-1050 Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053 Sat-Sun 11-5
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5 Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Open daily 10-5
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4 Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt. Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
Tantalus – 19320 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 933-5218 Call for tasting information Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 12-6 summer, 12-5 winter
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. – Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
Léal Estate Vnyds – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
« MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Saturday of the month or by appointment
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Regale – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Open daily
« TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-6
« TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5 « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823 3rd Saturday of each month
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Daily 11-5
Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 11-5
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4
Sunrise Winery – Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Fri-Sun 11-5
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Fri-Sun 12-5
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 12-5
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700 Open by appointment only
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only Alexander Cellars – 427 A Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-9090 Fri-Sun Noon-5
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5 Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Rd, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Open daily 11-5 Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5 Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Ave, Capitola; 831-462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 Open daily 12-5
« WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Beauregard – 55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518 Open daily 11-5
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30 « BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt. Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5

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Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays CARMEL VALLEY
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special Events & by appointment Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Rd, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours Bountiful Basket – 3969 The Barnyard, Ste A13; Carmel Valley; 831 625-4457 Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Open daily 12-5 Chateau Julien – 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Davenport Roadhouse – 1 Davenport Ave, Daven Port; 831 426-8801 Tue-Sun 9-8 Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 12-5 Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 12-6
Domenico – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues Cima Collina – San Carlos, btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Heller Estate – 69 W. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Mon-Thur 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-6
Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-0206 Open by appointment only Galante Vineyards – btwn Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 800-GALANTE Open daily 12-6
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Open by appointment only Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Open daily 11-5
« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tu-Su 12-6 Joullian Vnyds – 2 Village Dr, Carmel Valley; 866-659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5 Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 12 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2885 Fri-Sun 11-5
« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt Talbott – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
« LOMA PRIETA – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
« MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Valley Hills/Boete & Parsonage – 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Open daily 11
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only MONTEREY WINERIES
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Special events & by appointment A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite G, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271 Special events & by appointment Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, 831 645-9035; Monterey Open daily 11-7
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-
Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 11-7
Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124 Open daily 11-5
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 « VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Open by appointment only Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 10-6
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 SALINAS VALLEY
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Sun 11-5
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Special events & by appointment Blackstone Winery – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Open daily 11-4
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Open by appointment only Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt
« POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt « HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Blvd, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment
Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312 Open by appointment only
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Special Events & by appointment
Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242 Open by appointment only
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5
« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992 Tue-Sun 11-5
Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5 Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
« SILVER MOUNTAIN – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2275 Open by appointment only « VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Tasting Room – 381 #Q Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 12-6 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK HOLLISTER
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat 11-4 DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5 Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Open by appointment only
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Thu-Sun 11-5
Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Wines of Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5
White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911 Open daily 11:30-6 Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Mon-Fri 10-5
Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6

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Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5 Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-6
Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 Call ahead Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only
Dunnewood Vnyds – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843 Mon-Thu 8-4 Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Open daily 10-5
Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily 10-5
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only « ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5 YOLO COUNTY
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open 12-5 by appointment
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5
Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5
Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5 R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd 12A, Esparto; 530 662-3215 Wed-Sun 11-5
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.
Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5 LIVERMORE VALLEY
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960 Open daily 11-5
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
Londer Vineyards – Philo tasting room opening in July
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5 Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland Open daily 10-5 Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5 Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190 Open daily 11-5 Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5 Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5 « GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5 Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Fri-Sun 10-6
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5 La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5 Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30 Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6
« SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open Daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Silversmith Vineyards –
3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6 Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5

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Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30 vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Open by appointment only
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871 Sat-Sun 12-5
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Woodbridge Uncorked– 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575 Wed-Sun, Call for hours
Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30 AMADOR COUNTY
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30 Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5 Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30 Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointment Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5
Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Sat-Sun 12-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Sat-Sun 11-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 11-5 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5
Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Open daily 10-5 Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Open daily 9-5:30 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Thu-Sun 11-5 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Open daily 11-6 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Sat-Sun 12-6 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE Fri-Sun 11-4 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun 11-5 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 11-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Open daily 11-6
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758 Open daily 10-5 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Open daily 11-5 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Sat-Sun 11-5 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 11-4 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open daily 1-4 CALAVERAS COUNTY
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923 Sat-Sun 11-5 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Open daily 12-5 Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5 Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment

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Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5 Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5
Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5 Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Wed-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
MERCED COUNTY
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Mon, Thu Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 ,
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30
NEVADA COUNTY
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30T
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5
Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 11-5
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4
Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.)
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5
Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5
Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5
Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5
PLACER COUNTY
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5
Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Open daily 11-5
Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5
Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5
Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5
Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Open daily 11-5
Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment
Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 Open by appointment only
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5
Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Open by appointment only
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Open daily 11-5
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5
For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5
Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com

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