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F E B R U A R Y 3 , 2 0 1 2 – I S S U E 5 – V O L U M E 3 1

ON THE COVERBennett Lane Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Northern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS

Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-45

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47

Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59

Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

TREASURE ISLAND TO LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

Treasure Island Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES . . 64-67

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-78

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• ANDRETTI WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad 5• BERINGER VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting in the Rhine House w/ad 31

• BOUCHAINE 2 for 1 tasting with ad 25• BRANNAN COTTAGE INN Call for special rates 44• CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS Special price on tours and tastings 5• ETUDE WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad 25• GOLDEN HAVEN Mud Treatment for 2, $54 per person 3• HAGAFEN CELLARS Free tasting for 2 with ad 4• JESSUP CELLARS Complimentary tasting for two with ad 43• LOUIS M. MARTINI WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad 37• OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER $1 off with ad 45• PINK MANSION 15% off with ad at check-in 44

• RAYMOND WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad 6• REATA 2 for 1 tasting with ad 4• RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad BACK PAGE

• ST. CLEMENT WINERY 2 for 1 tasting 7• ST. SUPÉRY 2 for 1 tasting Monday-Thursday 7• STAGECOACH EXPRESS Complimentary shipping box 29• SUMMERS WINES 15% discount with ad 44• TASTE AT OXBOW Complimentary tasting 79• TURNBULL WINE CELLARS 2 for 1 tasting with ad 27• WILLIAM HILL 2 for 1 tasting with ad 31SONOMA COUNTY

• ALDERBROOK WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad 50• BALLETTO VINEYARDS Complimentary tasting with ad 49• CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS Special price on tours and tastings 5• CELLARS OF SONOMA 2 for 1 tasting with ad 47• CHATEAU ST. JEAN 2 for 1 tasting with ad 58• FERRARI-CARANO 2 for 1 Classic Wines tasting with ad 72• FRITZ WINERY Mention ad for $5 off wine tasting 48• KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY 2 for 1 Reserve Tasting with ad 19• LEDSON WINERY & VINEYARDS Mention ad for upgraded tasting 59• MARTIN RAY WINERY 15% discount with ad 49• RODNEY STRONG Complimentary tasting/20% discount with ad 51• VIANSA WINERY 2 for 1 tasting & 10% off purchase with ad 55BAY AREA: TREASURE ISLAND/LIVERMORE

• BODEGA WINE ESTATES Complimentary tasting for 2 with ad 60• MacGRAIL VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting with ad 61SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES

• HAHN WINERY Complimentary tasting for two with ad 66• VINE HILL $10 tasting fee waived with ad 64

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i n t e l l i g e n c e f o r t h e W i n e c o n S U M e r

by Len Napolitano

The reasons are many – from differences in the climates of thevarious grape-growing regions, to the type of soil under the vines, to

the choices made in the method of production.

Starting with climatic differences, grapes grown in cooler climates

retain a higher level of acidity than the same grape grown in a warm

climate. Higher acidity will produce a crisper, more refreshing

texture in the wine. On the other hand, grapes grown in warmer

climate will have less acidity, greater ripeness, and thus a higher

alcohol content when fermented, and produce a wine with a fuller,

rounder body.

Chardonnay grown in each of these two disparate environments

produces two very different wine styles. This difference in crispness

verses fullness is sometimes referred to as a difference in “mouth-

feel.” The addition of oak in the fermentation or aging process also

contributes to mouthfeel in the wine compared to one that gets little

or no contact with oak.

Soils vary greatly around the world and even throughout Cali-

fornia’s many wine regions. Soils might be composed of chalk, lime-

stone, clay, sand, gravel, loam or other components that may impaa unique flavor to the wine. For example, some people claim that

grapes grown in the Rutherford area of Napa produce wines with

identifiable “Rutherford dust” character, described usually as a her

ceous spiciness.

In addition to the above reasons, other factors, such as whethe

wine is filtered or blended with another grape, will create a

producer’s overall style and character and thus differentiate it from

other producers’ wines made from the same grape.

Finally, some wine regions command higher prices for their

grapes than others. It’s simply a matter of supply and demand.

Winemakers who buy grapes will pay a pretty penny for Caberne

Sauvignon from Napa Valley, for example, where world class wine

have made Napa’s reputation as a source of outstanding grapes.

Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent con

with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of

Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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by Jeffry Ross

The Skinny – The Wine Garage is all about the juice. It’s also about having funlike a kid in a candy store. The Wine Garage is, literally, a former gas station.

Todd, the wine buyer, travels far and wide to find top-shelf, affordably priced

wines. Inside, you’ll find more than 200 different labels neatly arranged in ca

on the floor and an engaging staff who are friendly, attentive and most impor

tantly, they know their wines.

Buzz – Despite its funky space, the Wine Garage is a wine lover’s best friend.

Reminiscent of visiting your favorite record store (yes, kids, once upon a tim

that’s where you had to buy your music), the fun is going through all the cas

and finding something you’ve never heard of. All the wines have been test

driven by the staff, so, whatever you select, you won’t be disappointed.

Value – Ultimately, the Wine Garage is about value. It’s no secret that in Napa

Valley, it’s difficult to score a highly rated red for less than $65, but the Wine

Garage manages to do it all the time. The staff takes great pride hunting dow

unusual and lesser-known, limited-production wines and passing their haggl

finesse on to us.

Ten-second summary – With the exception of Wine Garage labeled-awardwinning Cabernets, nothing in this hip hideaway is more than $25! The Wi

Garage is stocked with premium, small-lot wines that you won’t find at BevM

Trader Joe’s or your local wine store (plus, they do a better job storing their

wines at the correct temperature).

Best bets – In addition to all the labels the Wine Garage represents, they also

produce their own lip-smacking blends. My in-house favorites are: 2009 JoyRide (white blend), 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet, 2007 Napa Valley Petite

Syrah, 2008 Napa Valley “Chihuahua” Cabernet and 2006 Napa Valley Hside Cabernet.

Under-the-radar – Go old-school with half-gallon jugs filled while you wait

using their specifically designed service station nozzles. Not only are the windelicious (and affordable), the jug is crazy fun conversation at the table. It’s a

a cool gift.

Secrets – For the next few weeks, receive an additional ten percent off the

already low prices when you purchase six bottles. Twenty percent on a case.

Better yet, the Wine Garage has the BEST wine club in the valley – and they

ship just about everywhere.

Insider – If you’re a serious wino, get on the inside track for ultra exclusive

deals by hooking up with the Wine Garage on Twitter and Facebook (wine c

members get first crack to cream-of-the-crop finds).


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ONGOINGNapa Valley Wine Trainnapa, www.wa.m, 800-427-4124• fb 4: M esap, Sw M• fb 14: Va’s Day ta

ONGOINGTaste at Oxbow Wine and Chocolate Pairing

napa, tas 5 as w 5 ws, $20, 12-7pm Suday u tusday12-9 pm fday ad Sauday. rsvas mmdd. 707-265-9600.

ONGOINGSeminars & Tastings at Merryvale VineyardsS. ha, 10am-6:30pm, www.myva.m, 707-963-7777• Myva as, $15• rsv as, $35• W Ssy Sma, $45, fdays 12pm by app• W & cs exp, $45, by app• Smm gad rsv tas, $65, by app

ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSBarrel Tasting & Tours at ReataBa as: 11am, 2pm & by appm, tus by appmnapa, www.aaws.m, 707-254-8673x119

ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting

at Monticello Vineyardsnapa, rsv W Sma, cy famy napa Vay $25rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.cyfamynapaVay.m

ONGOINGV. Sattui WineryS. ha, 9am-6pm, app. ssay, www.vsau.m, 707-963-7774• cass as, day, $5• Pmum as, day, $10• fd & w pa, M-tu, $18• Asa a & w pa, Sa-Su, $25• iaa Makpa w 200+ ss• D w pa, sadws, abaks & m• Wkd BBQ, wd-d pzza, yss, mzzaa ba• 2 ½ as -sadd p uds

ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSFood & Wine Pairings at Etude Winerynapa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/mmbs

www.udws.m, 707-257-5300

ONGOINGRombauer VineyardsS. ha, www.mbau.m, 707 963-5170• fday-Suday: op by adva appm y• Mday-tusday 10am-5pm• tas $10• W & cs Pa day by appm y, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25

ONGOINGTours & Tasting at ZD Winesrud, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdws.m• tada tas, $10, day 10am-4pm• Pm tas, $15, day 10am-4pm• Pva gup tas, $20, by app• ca tu & tas, $25, 1pm wkds & days, M-f by app• Vyad Vw tas, $40, Sa-Su 11am, M-f by app

• Abaus tas, $600 4-6 pp, by app• W ta, $180

ONGOINGTours and Tastingsat William Hill Estate Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, by app., www.wamsa.m, 707-265-3024• tas napa Vay, $12• tas Svad B, $20• esa exusvs, $25• i Wam h esa tu ad tas, $25• t Wam h esa exp tu ad tas, $40

ONGOINGVineyard & Winery Toursat Raymond VineyardsS. ha, 11am (by app), $15, gup us avaab (by app)www.aymdvyads.m, 800-525-2659x620

ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Andretti Winerynapa, www.adwy.m, 877-386-5070x227• idvdua tass, $15• Pva Wy tu & tas, $20/ps by appm• Vyad tus, $20/ps by appm

ONGOINGTasting at Grgich Hills Estaterud, 9:30am-4:30pm, tus a 11am & 2pm, $10W bay as/$30, Ba as ms fdays 2-4pmwww..m, 707-963-2784

ONGOING

Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winerynapa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.asawy.m• V Qus, W & cs exp, $40• Day gudd tus• Vs & Ws, A Vyad tu, $40

ONGOINGTours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, www.baksawy.m, 707-253-1400• rua as, $10• rsv as, $35, Sa-Su

Asa s adda $7.50/ps

ONGOINGEducational Tours & Wine Tastingat Castello di Amorosacasa, www.asdamsa.m, rSVP, 707-967-6272• rua u & as, $25-$40 • rsv u & as, $35-$50• tas y, $10-$25 • Yu adu us, $1 5-$ 20

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Tastings at St. Supéryrud, www.ssupy.m, 800-231-6116• Vyad gass, Saudays, 2pm, $50• S Supéy hsa tas, Sudays, 2pm, $50• ca tu, fdays, 2pm, $50• Dad lbay tas, day, $25• Éu lbay tas, day, $25

ONGOINGWine Tasting Experiences at Benessere VineyardsS. ha, www.bssvyads.m, by app 707-963-5853x105• Psazd W fs, day, $10• Vyads Wak tu & tas, M-W, 10:30am, $15• fud Pa exp, Su, 10:30am, $15• Ba tas, rSVP, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $20• Ba tas & cu ras, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25

• Ba tas & Va, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25• gup tas, Sa-Su, 1:30pm, $15

ONGOINGJoseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & SeminarsA ppuy papa a wd a x smas. 1 ½ 11am day; 2:30pm, Mday-fday & 2pm, Sauday & Suday. $40, x

isa Bd/$60, /w ub mmbs. ta ass day, $2rSVP, 707-967-3720, das www.jpvws.m• isa Bd • W Ama ca

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ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Clos du Valnapa, day 10am-5pm, www.sduva.m, 800-993-9463• cass ass, $10: wavd w puas a b w.

• rsv ass, $20: wavd w puas a b w• tus by appm w 24 u adva

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSCooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun TheatreS. ha, cuay isu Ama a gys, 1:30-2:30pm, $20

W a samp p ad gys w

[email protected], www.a.du, 707-967-2320

ONGOINGVisitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Wineryf das, www.bmdav.m, 888-rMonDAVi x2• t Sa u tu & tas • t W tas Bass• t exus v ca tas • t as Byd Bas

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VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory TourBuassa Vyads, napa, M-f by appm, $15 md-wk spa

M s s, www.buassavyads.m, 800-499-2366

ONGOINGTastings at Silverado Vineyardsnapa, www.svadvyads.m, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611

• Saddbk Vyad tas, $75

• lbay tas, $75

• Day tas rm fs, esa/$10, Pm/$20

• Pub tus & tas, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15

• Pva tu ad tas, 15-25 uss, $20/u, $25/u & as

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTHBacchus That Rascalcs Pas, casa, , 2pm, Mu-mda psa “hsy W

www.spas.m, 707-942-4981

ONGOING SATURDAYSNapa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber

2 u u w as & d w napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500

SECOND SUNDAYSSecond Sunday Supper ClubAViA napa, napa, 5:30-7pm, $110www.avas.m, 707-224-3900

ONGOINGNapa Valley Opera House1030 Ma S, napa, www.v., 707-226-7372• Ja 26: A ev w e Js• Ja 27: lA taWks, t rvay

• Ja 28-29: rkapa• fb 2: Da ca

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UPCOMING• Daily: Vally firs tour

• Daily: gri hills esa Winry tour

• fri-Sun: Domain candon Winry tour

• Sa: Vally’s only evnin Winry tour

• Mon-tu: Ambassador Winry tour

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ONGOINGLive at the Lincoln TheaterYuv, www.a.m, 707-944-9900

ONGOINGWine Tasting at Back Room Winesnapa, 5-9pm, www.bakmws.m, 707-226-1378

• Ja 26: P n fa cub napa Vay

• Ja 27: Bak rm Bw ou XlV

ONGOINGdi Rosa

napa, www.dsapsv., 707-226-5991

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Live at Uptown Theatre

napa, www.upwaapa.m, 707-259-0123

• Ja 27: Ms

• Ja 28: tm fay & t lua f

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ONGOINGTasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valleynapa tw c, napa, k wbs ms & ps

www.apavas.m, 707-253-9450

ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 29

Dreams of Toyland

napa Vay Musum, Yuv, 10am-5pm

www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500

ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 30

Napa Valley: The People and the Landscapes

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napa Vay Musum, Yuv, 10am-5pm

www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 3

Calistoga’s Winter in the Wineries

Vs 15 casa ws s passp pam. $50

www.casaVss.m, 707-942-6333

ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 30

Abstract Visions,

A Brett Weston Retrospective at Turnbull

tubu W cas, oakv, A mpsv xb ba s

100 bday. www.tubuWs.m, 707-963-5839x15

JANUARY 28

V. Sattui Barrel Tasting Party

S. ha, www.vsau.m, 707-963-7774

JANUARY 28"Superduperbowl" Snacks Party

at Acacia Vineyardsnapa, 707-226-9991x2, www.aaavyad.m

JANUARY 28Cooking Classes: Cooking the New Year Awaycda gabs i, napa, 4-8pm, $160www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969

JANUARY 28

Exploring and Capturing Light on the LandscapePapy Wksp w V Banapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 2pmwww.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500

JANUARY 2820th Annual Crab Feednapa Vay exp, napa, 5:30pm, 6pm, 707-255-8866x104

JANUARY 29Art Exhibit ReceptionPju, rud, 1-4pmwww.pju.m, 707-963-3600

JANUARY 294th Annual Cochon 555cuay isu Ama a gys, S. hawww.555.m, 916-630-0961


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FEBRUARY 3Cab, Crab & Compadre’sBuassa Vyads, napa, 5-7:30pm

www.buassavyads.m, 707-254-4922

FEBRUARY 4Bennett Lane Winery Cabernet Release

casa, 9am-5pm, /mmbs, $25/pub

www.ba.m, 877-629-6272

FEBRUARY 4Denim & Diamonds at Charles Krug

S. ha, 5pm, $100, 707-967-1984

FEBRUARY 4Kiwanis Crab Feednapa exp, napa, 5:30-11pm, $60, 707-337-3848

FEBRUARY 4Silver Oak Release Dayoakv, 9am-3:30pm,$50, 800-273-8809

FEBRUARY 10Opening Reception: Mozart’s Muses Exhibitionnapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 5:30pm

www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500

FEBRUARY 10 – MAY 20Mozart’s Muses Exhibition

napa Vay Musum, Yuv, 10am-5pmwww.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500

FEBRUARY 11Love Fest at Merryvale Vineyards

S. ha, 7pm, $150, rSVP qud

www.myva.m, 800-326-6069x429

FEBRUARY 11Valentine’s Day Cabernet & Chocolate

at Summers Estate Wines

casa, 11am-4pm, $15/vs 5 ws & a

www.summswy.m, 707-942-5508

FEBRUARY 11Valentine’s Pickup Party at Judd’s Hill

napa, 12-3pm, www.judds.m, 707-255-2332

FEBRUARY 11Cooking Classes: Valentines Dinner I

fau Sms Wy

cda gabs i, napa, 4-8pm, $175

www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969

FEBRUARY 11Etude Wines Cabernet Release Celebration

napa, 11am-3pm, www.udws.m, 707-257-5300

FEBRUARY 11Share the Love Valentine’s Dinner Dance

at Domaine Carneros

caau Sy W cub ev, napa, 7:30-10:30pm

www.dmaas.m, 800-716-2788

FEBRUARY 11Beringer Winery Port & Chocolate Delight

napa, 1-4pm, $15/mmbs, $25/a

www.b.m, 707-963-8989x2069

FEBRUARY 11Beringer Winery Valentine’s Day Dinner

napa, 6pm, $165/mmbs, $195/a

www.b.m, 707-225-2447

FEBRUARY 11A Good Thing Growing at Charles Krug

S. ha cpav nusy Ss W tas & Au

S. ha, 6-10pm, $40, $60/d, 707-963-7212

FEBRUARY 11Wine & ChocolateSvad Vyads, napa, 1-3pm, $30, $20/mmbs

www.svadvyads.m, 707-259-6617

FEBRUARY 11Valentine Dinner at Bourassa Vineyardsnapa, 6:30-9:30pm, www.buassavyads.m, 707-254-4922

FEBRUARY 11Trilogy Blending Seminar at Flora Springs Wineryfa Sps Wy, S. ha, 1-3pmwww.asps.m, 707-967-6723

FEBRUARY 11Family Fun Day: Valentine’s Day Card-Making Workshop

napa Vay Musum, Yuv, 2-4pm, $5www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500

FEBRUARY 11Valentine’s Oyster & Wine PairingBak Sa Wy, napa, 12-4pmwww.baksawy.m, 707-227-3250

ONGOING

Live Music at Centre du Vinlds h, Smawww.ds.m, 707-996-9779

ONGOINGPrivate Tastings at Viansa Winery & Marketplace

www.vasa.m, 800-995-7470

• iaa W & cs Pa,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm,$10/mmbs, $25

• rsv W & fd Pa, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm

/mmbs, $45

ONGOINGReserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting

at Viansa Winery & Marketplace

Sma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appmwww.vasa.m, 800-995-7470, /mmbs, $45

ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces

Thematic Wine Programh a a w maks. Pus, a tusday, 6:30-8pm by w-

ds. t ld a Sma, rSVP, www.dasma.m, 707-931-2042

ONGOING

Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshopat B.R. Cohn Winery

g e, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/mmbswww.b.m, 707-931-7924x123

ONGOINGExclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting

at B.R. Cohn Winery

g e, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/mmbswww.b.m, 707-931-7924x123

ONGOING

Private Wine Tastings

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu – Pk Bu – v ws, 6-8 pp, $20-$40pp

by appm, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

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ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSTaste with the Count at Buena Vista

A 45-mu u ad w as, 11am & 12:30pm, $20A 90-mu “tas w cu” w rsv Bua Vsa ws “cu’s la” by cu. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266

ONGOINGWine and Food Pairingat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu – Mamak, a a ad s ma ws w p d. 6-8 pp, $35pp, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

ONGOINGFree Guided Winery Tour

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu – Mday-Sauday, 10am, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

ONGOINGGroup Private Tastings

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu – iuds 5 ws, 9-25 pp udud a, byappm. $20 p ps, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

ONGOINGTerroir & History Tour at Chateau St. JeaKwd – A vs caau S. Ja s a yu sss.cmpmay, 11am-2pm, www.aausja.m, 707-833-4134

ONGOINGFood and Wine Pairing

at the Mayo Reserve Room9200 Sma hwy, Kwd – Day, 10:30am-6pm, 7 us d/w $35, rsvas mmdd, www.mayamywy.m, 707-833-

ONGOINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKwd – t ps mmum, 2 us, $50, by appmwww.aausja.m, 707-833-4134x5258• cq cépas Bd Sma, e ps mmum, 2 us, $75• cq cépas cmp tas, e ps mmum, 1.5 us, $2• Pva ViP W tas, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 u• Bx lu Pam w tu

ONGOINGTours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis WineSaa rsa, t ps mmum, ca m ma & sva888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.saswy.m• cau, day 11am-4pm, $25/$20 ub mmbs• W & fd Pa, $35/$28 ub mmbs

ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Sma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, www.a.m, 707-996-7256

ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jacksonfu, Spa sv d & w as, 10am-4pm, $25www.kj.m, 707-571-7500

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunchat the Fairmont Mission Inn & SpaSma, 9am-1pm, www.am.m.sma, 707-938-9000

ONGOING SUNDAYSSunday Brunch at the Centre du Vin

lds h, Sma, 9am-1pmwww.ds.m, 707-996-9779

ONGOING WEEKENDSWine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winerycvda, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 as vs pawww.zwy.m, 707-894-3389

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH50 Mile AV Vintner's Diningg e, Ba as & od V P n & Syas m As Vyadfds sud ay. 4-7PM, asws.m, rSVP, 707-935-3456

ONGOING THURSDAYSThirsty Thursdays at AnabaSma, ejy mpmay s & aks pa w yu was. 4-5:30pm, www.aabaws.m, 707-996-4188

ONGOING THURSDAY – SUNDAYUnique Food & Wine Pairings

at HKG Tasting Roomg e, 12-6pm, www.pkwy.m, 707-938-7622

ONGOINGMoondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wing e, Pad w W cuy cas tu tass, $10www.mdaas.m, 707-938-7550

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAYMichel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tourhadsbu, 10:30am, $25, www.msumb.m, 800-447-306

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ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAYRobert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondolagysv, 11:30am, $10, bx u pvdd $20www.yw.m, 707-431-4811

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek WineryWmak J Sm ads a as bd & bad wswww.aawy.m, rSVP, 707-486-9623

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYSanta Rosa Original Farmers’ MarketSaa rsa Va’s Bud pak , 8:30am-, 707-522-8629

EVERY FRIDAY MORNINGSonoma Valley Farmers’ MarketDp Pak, Sma, 9am-, 707-538-7023

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYThe Art of Winemaking WorkshopP Vyads, Sma, 10:30am-12pmwww.pvyads.m, 707-935-8311

ONGOINGCooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School450 Ws Spa S, Sma, ck wbs sdu.www.amks.m, 707-933-0450

ONGOINGWells Fargo Center for the ArtsSaa rsa, wsaas., 707-546-3600• Ja 27: Mk Bba• Ja 28: t Wdd exp• fb 1: Sp Uada• fb 5: Ama Pam Sw 3• fb 10: Ay Buda & e rp

ONGOINGSpreckels Performing Arts Center

r Pak, 707-588-3400, www.spks.m, 707-588-3400• Ja 29: Sp Awak• fb 2-5, 8-12, 16-19: t faasks

ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernSbasp, www.pmk.m, 707-829-7300• Ja 27: Py t

ONGOING THURSDAYSWinemaker Thursday Series at Big Bottom Marketguv, 6-8pm, www.bbmmak.m, 707-604-7295

ONGOING SATURDAYSSwirl, Sniff & Sip (aka Wine 101)B 3 W Ba, fam Sma Mss i & Spa, Sma10-10:45am, www.am.m/sma, 707-938-9000

ONGOING SATURDAYSHarvest Concert Seriesladmak Wy, Kwd, 1-4pmwww.admakw.m, 707-833-0053

ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 31Ann Hollister Exhibit at Charles Creek WinSma, 11am-6pm, www.ask.m, 707-935-3848

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 12Olive Oil Tasting at Ledson Wineryov Sas Sma VayKwd, www.dswy.m, 707-833-2330

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 27Time & Materials by D.A. BishopQua gay, Duas Mswww.Qua-gay.m, 707-865-0243

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tastingat B.R. Cohn Wineryov Sas Sma Vay, 11am-5pmg e, www.b.m, 707-931-7923

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28Tour & Taste at The Olive Pressov Sas Sma VaySma, www.vpss.m, 707-939-8900



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SAN FRANCISCO

ONGOINGThe Walt Disney Family Museumt Psd Sa fas, Sa fas, 415-345-6816www.wadsy.

ONGOINGSeasons Swirl

fu Sass h, Sa fas, 5:30-7:30pmwww.usass.m/saas, 415-633-3838

ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 22Matter + Spirit, The Sculpture of Stephen De Staeblerd Yu Musum, Sa fas, www.ams.

JANUARY 26-2821st Annual Zinfandel FestivalSa fas, www.zad., 530-274-4900• Ja 26: epua, fd & Z Pas, t cus• Ja 27: fs, fums fav, Ws S. fas• Ja 27: Wmaks D, Vva las Vas, Ws S. fas• Ja 28: gad tas, fm A Z t cus

JANUARY 28-29Treasure Island Flea Indoor/Outdoor Flea Pop-Up

o Avu Pams, tasu isad, Sa fas, 10am-5pmwww.tasuisadfa.m, 415-898-0245

MARIN COUNTYONGOING

Marin Center in San Rafaelwww..ma.a.us, 415-499-6800• Ja 27-29: gm fa• Ja 29, 31: Ma Sympy, Yuu Ba• fb 6, 9: Ma Spaks Ss, M r

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

ONGOINGTastings at PrimaWau ck, www.pmv.m, 925-735-7780f: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/mmbsSa: 3-5pm, $20, $10/mmbs

JANUARY 28Acoustic Afternoon: David Trevorshaa n Vyads, Bwd, 1-4pm

www.vws.m, 925-240-2463JANUARY 29

Acoustic Afternoon: Jessica Caylynhaa n Vyads, Bwd, 1-4pmwww.vws.m, 925-240-2463

LIVERMORE

ONGOINGBankhead Theatrelvm Vay Pm As c, lvmwww.vmpmas., 925-373-6800• Ja 27-29: A• Ja 24: iaa gua n• fb 3-5: A• fb 8: c ns• fb 10: ld Zpp exp

ONGOING

Wine Cave Tasting ExperienceW Vyads, lvm, 4pm Sa/Su, $10, $5/w ub mmbsrSVP, www.wvyads.m/avs, 925-456-2405

ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAYWine & Cheese Pairingla r Wy, lvm, 12-4:30pmwww.lrW.m, 925-243-6442

JANUARY 27Winemaker Night at McGrail:An Evening of Verticalslvm, 6-8pm, $35, www.mavyads.m, 925-215-0717

JANUARY 28Grapes, Guitars & Guatemalaat McGrail Vineyardslvm, 6-9pm, www.mavyads.m, 925-215-0717

JANUARY 28Occasio Member’s Reserve Tastinglvm, 1-4pm, www.asswy.m, 925-371-1987

JANUARY 28-29Soup & Wine SOUPerbowl Weekendfsa Wy, lvm, 12-5pmwww.sawy.m, 925-447-5246

FEBRUARY 4Wine Education at McGrail:

The Mysteries of Winelvm, 1-2pm, $15/mmb, $30www.mavyads.m, 925-215-0717

FEBRUARY 9Riedel Wine Presentation & Tastingat McGrail Vineyardslvm, 6:30-8pm, $60/mmb, $75www.mavyads.m, 925-215-0717

ONGOINGSunset Cultural Center-Carmelcam, www.sus.m, 831-620-2048• Ja 29: isa camb Pj• fb 2: Psva ha Jazz Bad

• fb 10: Ja rvsONGOING

Live at Golden State TheatreMy, www.dsaa.m, 831-372-3800• fb 23: Ba Maa pss hd Pa

ONGOINGLive Music at KRML Radiot easwd Bud, cam, www.kmad.m, 831-624-6432

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSSweet Thursdays at Cannery RowMy, famy u, mus, d & a dsus, 4-8pm831-649-6690

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTHPair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellarsgy, Pa yu mpmay w as w a V d Ma icam Suda! Ad sk a 30% 6 b puass & 50% ass.

www..kas.m, 408-847-8827

EVERY TUESDAYFocus on Monterey County Winescpa W Ba, ra cas, cam, 3-8pmwww.aas.m, 831-625-5646

EVERY WEDNESDAYWine Down Wednesdaysf Wy, gy, 5-8pm, , www.wy.m, 408-842-3305

ONGOING THURSDAYSExploring Winela m abu w & w appa, as a ws !cam rd Wy, cay rw, My, 4-6pm, $40www.amd.m, 831-324-0035

FEBRUARY 3-12AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AmPbb Ba, www.pbbba.m

FEBRUARY 7Taste Morgan Santa Lucia Highlands New

Release Reception

cam, 5-7pm, $50, www.mawy.m, 831-751-7777

FEBRUARY 11River Road Wine Trail Valentine’s PassportVs 14 Asa Vs a rv rad W ta!My, 11am-4pm, www.vadwa.m

SANTA CLARA COUNTY

ONGOINGTasting Room Tuesdays

Saa cuz Muas Wws Assa, t fam Sa Js, Sa JsWy psav w pu & b avaab “v ak.” 5-7pmwww.am.m, www.smwa.m, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463

FEBRUARY 118th Annual Valentine's Dinner at Guglielmo Winery

Ma h, 6-11pm, $250/upwww.umwy.m, 408-779-2145

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS

ONGOINGThursday Night Music SeriesBa Wy, Squ, ejy mus, d & Ba w! 6-8pm

www.ba.m, 831-475-2258x11

ONGOINGSierra Railroadoakda, www.saaad.m, 209-848-2100• fb 11: Mud Mysy D• fb 12: Va’s Suday Bu• fb 18: S lu

ONGOINGChefs’ Holidayst Awa, Ysm naa Pakwww.YsmPak.m/cs, 801-559-4903

• Ja 29-31: Sss 7, A cabav D – t M Bav tVs tp c• fb 1-2: Sss 8, A cabav D – t Wm Bav tVs tp

SACRAMENTO VALLEY

ONGOINGSacramento River Trainwww.saamva.m, 800-866-1690• fb 11: Sus D w Mus• fb 14: Va’s D w Da• fb 25: Mud Mysy D

ONGOINGMondavi Center for the Performing ArtsU.c. Davs, www.mdavas., 866-754-ArtS• Ja 27: rya Pam osa• Ja 29: Axad S Qua• Ja 30: tsa• fb 3: ov S• fb 4: ra Ba P, v• fb 9: ls Bas tkad d M ca

SUISUN VALLEY

ONGOING SATURDAYS$5 Wines by the GlassWawk Wy, fad – W & mpmay pzza 1-6pmlv mus 2-5pm, www.wawkwy.m, 707-428-6977

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

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A first encounter with the Candlelight Inn is a bit like “love at first sight”! As you approach the

beautifully maintained and landscaped Tudor Mansion – built as a residence in 1929 – it appears to

straddle Easum Drive, a modest residential area. The street – not far from Napa’s Town Center –

ends as you park in the welcoming front courtyard. Right here, in the bustling epicenter of every-thing that makes the wine country so desirable, the luxurious ten-room inn sits on its own private,one-acre, secluded park. It is bordered by Napa Creek and nestled beneath towering redwoods.

Here, a spacious pool/cabana is surrounded by meticulously landscaped flowering shrubs, bushes

and rock gardens. Noticeable sounds are birds and rustling leaves.Originally designed for an active family’s enjoyment, Candlelight Inn is now a private retreat for

discriminating visitors to the wine country. Many guests, who were smitten by that first impression,

now return year after year to relax and renew their enjoyment of all the region offers. On each visit,there is more to do. In recent years, Napa has become a hub for world-

renowned chefs, and each year brings more restaurant openings. At theinn, guests can enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres as well as

snacks and drinks at all hours. A three-course breakfast featuring local

and seasonal foods is served each morning. Most rooms have a deck orbalcony, a two-person marble Jacuzzi tub and a fireplace. All have air

conditioning, TV, telephone and wireless internet access. Each is unique

and tastefully designed. An on-site concierge provides personalizeddining and wine country touring recommendations. The concierge also

helps guide you to the numerous attractions of wine country – hikingand bicycling, kayaking, bird watching, cultural attractions, balloon

rides and spa services. The inn has received numerous awards and been

featured in USA Weekend and National Geographic Traveler.The Candlelight Inn is located at 1045 Easum Drive, Napa.

For reservations and to hear more about our packages, call

1-800-624-0395 or visit www.candlelightinn.com.

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The decadent and delicious Wine & Chocolate Festival will be held

at Mt. Konocti Growers on Saturday, February 11 from noon to 4 p.m.

An extensive offering of ultra-premium Lake County wines – every-

thing from pear Champagne to award-winning Syrah and Port – will

be masterfully paired with luscious chocolates and other tasty foodbites by Sommelier Stephanie Green, owner of Focused on Wine in

Kelseyville. Green will lead workshops on wine sensory and pairing

food with wines and a variety of other classes and demonstrations will

be held, such as olive oil sensory, chocolate demonstrations, and

Biodynamic vineyards.

This year’s event also will feature a silent auction with wine, dining,

travel and art packages, as wells as an array of olive oils and appetizers

to stimulate the palate.

Event-goers will stroll through the venue tasting wines from more

than 30 area wineries, nibble on delicious chocolates, and can

purchase a “wine country” lunch. Wines from the event also will be

available for sale. Auto enthusiasts and admirers will have an oppor-tunity to see vintage cars and trucks up close throughout the event,

weather permitting. Proceeds from the Wine & Chocolate Festival

benefit the programs and services of the Lake Family Resource Center.

Mt. Konocti Growers is at 2550 Big Valley Road, Lakeport. Admis-

sion is $35 per person in advance; $40 at the door. For information,

call (707) 279-0563.

Located in the mountains of the North Coast where the Mayaca

and Vaca ranges come together, Lake County boasts the cleanest ai

California and one of the oldest lakes on the continent. Lake Coun

winegrowing regions span vast, diverse terrain shaped by b

volcanics and tectonics. Its high elevation, intense climate and distsoils combine to produce wines of high quality and character that h

continued to gain impressive industry recognition. Visitors to the

experience these award-winning wines in casual tasting rooms

reflect the area’s friendly, relaxed lifestyle. Lake County is part of

North Coast appellation along with neighboring regions of Na

Sonoma and Mendocino, and within Lake County are five designa

appellations: Benmore Valley, Clear Lake, Guenoc, High Valley

Red Hills.

Lake County is just two hours by car from the San Francisco

Area, the Sacramento Valley and the Pacific Coast. Lake Count

home to Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Califor

and possibly the oldest lake on the continent. Visitors to Lake Couexperience the state’s cleanest air basin, spectacular scenic beauty,

wines, and unsurpassed recreational opportunities – from hik

biking, golf, and off-road adventures to boating, fishing, kayak

birding, and even rockhounding. For visitor information, contact

Lake County Visitor Information Center at 1-800-525-3743

www.lakecounty.com

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by Josh Stein

Few wineries anywhere directly controlmore than 1,200 acres of estate vineyards,and fewer still can lay claim to acreage fromacross the complete range of Napa Valley sub-appellations: mountainsides, various spots onthe Valley floor, Carneros and Calistoga. Andonly one can lay claim to a “green” sky tramwhich takes you 300 feet above the valley,giving unique views and striking architecturewith which to enjoy the wines: Sterling Vine-yards. They’re proof that great things in thewine business truly do get better as they age!

Founded by English businessman PeterNewton in 1964, Sterling Vineyards’s first fifty

acres were planted to Merlot and Chardonnayat a time when Cabernet Sauvignon was allthe rage, showing the pioneering vision forthe Valley that has guided the winery eversince. California’s first vintage Merlot wasreleased by the winery in 1969, and thewinery has been known as a leading producerof the varietal for more than forty vintages.Sterling was also one of the first to recognizethe importance of location and the need todirectly control vineyards in multiple loca-tions to guarantee the best grapes as sourcematerial for the wines.

Consider the range of possibilites in thefollowing list of vineyards and locations. Whowouldn’t want to grow eight different varietiesat these locations, or, as winemaker JimCorkin puts it, “Where else could I get accessto such high quality vineyards over such abroad spectrum of wine varieties?” DiamondMountain Ranch with its steep slopes is westof Calistoga. Three Palms Vineyard is at themouth of Dutch Henry Canyon to the east.

Bear Flats Estate Vineyard and Nolasco/ Larsen Vineyard are north of St. Helena whilePetersen Ranch, Calistoga Vineyard, Rosedale Vineyard, and Tamagni Vineyard are all southof Calistoga. Rutherford Ranch is to the eastof its eponymous town with Wildwood Vine-yard a mile to the north. Oak Knoll Vineyardat 160 acres is their largest contiguous vine-yard and is just north of Napa city. Each hasbeen carefully selected and nurtured toprovide the best fruit possible – the only wayto guarantee consistent quality, as recognizedby Peter Newman five decades ago.

That legacy of stewardship continuestoday as the winery was one of the first twelveto be certified as a Napa County Green

Winery by the Napa Valley Vintners; Sterlinghas also received Napa Valley Green Land

certification for its sustainable management,water conservation, and fish-friendly farmingacross all of its estate vineyards. Even the tram

is solar-powered! This commitment to doingthings the right way naturally extends to thewinemaking after the grapes are grown. Whites are harvested at night, going directlyto press as whole clusters to preserve quality.Reds are brought to the crush pad in smallboxes and are hand-sorted before beingdestemmed and innoculated with nativeyeasts. Reserve wines are given even morespecial treatment in the micro-winery-within-the-winery built in 2008. This 10,000-case

facility across from the caves allows whole-berry fermentations, barrel spinn

for micro-fermentations, and multiple smlots for best-of-the-best bottlings.

That commitment to ensuring a legacyquality is present in every release, and githe variety of vineyards and locations units direct control – a true rare luxury for winemakers in today’s modern global marplace – it’s not a surprise to find wineappeal to all tastes and lifestyles. Indethere are the Napa Valley wines for whichwinery is well known; the Single Vineyreleases, which highlight the unique comnation of variety and place within vari

parts of the valley; the Cellar Club winsmall bottlings of club-only exclusives; Vintner’s Collection, which shows off oSterling Vineyards in California; and Reserve wines, individual, special, and rabottled. All are available to taste at the winand many can only be found there altoget

Beyond the tram and the wines, therplenty more to enjoy while on the propeThe layout of the Greek island Mykoninspired white stucco walls allows wandering amidst famous artworks a

prints and architectural details, and evonce in a while, a random turn reveals bretaking views of the valley’s narrownorthern quadrant, with the Mayacamas Vacas in extreme proximity on both siEvery quarter-hour, eight bells recovefrom London’s bombed out ChurchSt.Dunstans-in-the-East accompany ymovement around the winery’s facilities. Spaced by design by utilizing motion-activaflatscreens, the general admission tasting

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tour covers the tram ride, the

tour, tasting of five wines and a

souvenir wine glass. For those

wanting exclusive wines, there

are also the Reserve, Sterling

Silver VIP and Sterling Gold VIPoptions, which will taste you

through reserve wines, single-vineyard, limited-release and

premier bottlings available

nowhere else. The goal is for visi-

tors to be comfortable and able to

enjoy everything the winery

produces.

And in following through with

the idea of giving people lots of

good things from which to

choose, there are now three

different wine clubs, created by

consumer request. For thosewanting consistentenly good

wines delivered monthly, there is

the Cellar Club, which provides

wines made exclusively for the

club. The Platinum Club allows

you to receive the best of the best:

reserve, single-vineyard and

library bottlings. And for some-

thing truly unique, the only-one-

of-its-kind Malvasia Blanca club

delivers this special, much-

desired wines to your door. Youknow it’s got to be good if a club

had to be started to make sure

there was enough to go around!

That sort of sums up the

winery, really. Almost five

decades ago, Sterling Vineyards

was founded with the ideal of

growing grapes in the best loca-

tions the Napa Valley had to offer

and then producing the best

possible wines to showcase those

vineyards. Lots of folks have

come and gone in that time, andthe winery is still here, doing

what it does best: making wines

that speak strongly of their

sources. Come find out for your-

self what more than a quarter

million others annually do –

there’re great wines still to be had

after all these years up in Calis-

toga at Sterling Vineyards. Go

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North Bay Gallery in Yountville ispleased to welcome Thomas Arvid for aone-night show on Friday, February 3rfrom 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to a live

painting demonstration by Thomas, thegallery will showcase the artist’s latestworks along with archival pieces and a surprises from his studio. Arvid will alsunveil his latest masterpiece, “SilverLining” created over the course of the lyear.

Named one of the top “25 Artists YoShould Know” by US Art magazine, Arvmonumental paintings astonish viewerwith their intricate details and his mastof light, depth and reflection. “I’m alwatrying to capture the magic of a perfectevening shared with great friends and agreat bottle,” says Arvid. With his iconiportrayals of the wine experience displin exclusive galleries across North Ameand his many relationships with vintnewineries and art collectors throughoutNapa, Thomas Arvid has become synonmous with the wine lifestyle.

Marc and Donna Eremian, owners oNorth Bay Gallery have shown Arvid’swork for years, but this will be the firsttime the artist has been able to appear a

the gallery. “It’s really a treat for us to beable to present the work of a world-renown artist of Arvid’s caliber and to hhim here in person makes it even morespecial,” says Donna. Thomas will besigning art and taking pictures with coltors on Friday, but the artwork will remon display for those interested in addintheir collection.

Saturday, February 4th, Thomas wil join friends and fans for the Silver OakRelease Day to raise a glass in celebratio

of the 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvgnon. “I look forward to the excitemenrelease day when I come to Napa Valleysaid Arvid. “I’m honored to be a part oSilver Oak family and what better way celebrate our shared commitment to crmanship than with fellow fans?”

For more information, visit North BGallery at V Marketplace, 6525 Wash-ington St., Yountville or contact them a(707) 945-0145. The gallery is open dafrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.On the Cover: “Silver Lining,” oil on canvas (30 x 40 inches) by artist Thomas Arvid.

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For the seventh consecutive year, the

Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association

will host the International Alsace VarietalsFestival – an event that has become a popular

showcase for Alsace-style white wines from

around the world. The 2012 festival, to be

held February 18-19, will also feature a

celebrity chef cooking demonstration and a

New Zealand Riesling challenge.

Producers from both near and far will

pour five highlighted varietals during the

two-day celebration: Riesling, Gewürz-

traminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat.

Festival events will include a technical

conference, a cooking demonstration by

Food Network star chef Beau MacMillan, a

grand tasting, a group winemaker dinner and

winery open houses.

The technical conference on Saturday

morning will highlight pertinent issues in

winemaking and grape growing for these vari-

etals, with talks by industry experts and wine-

makers. The conference will also include a

New Zealand Riesling challenge, with atten-

dees tasting 12 Rieslings – all sourced from

the same vineyard, but crafted by winemakersfrom around the country. Tasters will try to

identify which elements originate from the

vineyard site, and which from the wine-

makers.

The Alsace Varietals Grand Tasting on

Saturday afternoon will showcase aromatic

white wines from approximately 40

producers. Fantastic small bites, including

fresh oysters and dishes from several well-

known chefs, will be paired with the wines.

Chef Beau MacMillian – former “Iron Chef

America” winner, current “The Next Iron

Chef” challenger and executive chef at Scotts-

dale’s Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain –

will host an engaging and educational

cooking demonstration with chef Francois de

Melogue (former executive chef at Dayboat

Restaurant, Copper Beech Inn and Pili Pili).

Together they will cook Asian-inspired and

Alsace-style dishes for attendees, pairing

them with the highlighted wines. Attendees

will be able to savor both dishes at the grand

tasting and try their own food and wine pair-ings based on the chefs’ recommendations.

Participating wineries at the festival

normally include: Anne Amie Vineyards,

Arista, Banyan/The Hobo Wine Co., Alder-

brook Winery, Bowers Harbor, Brandborg

Vineyard & Winery, Breggo Cellars, Brooks

Winery, Grand Traverse, Chateau Ste.

Michelle, Chehalem, Claiborne & Churchill,

Claudia Springs Winery, Domaine Charles

Baur, Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss, Domaine

Weinbach, Domaines Schlumberger, Esterlina

Vineyards, Foris Vineyards Winery, Graziano

Family of Wines, Greenwood Ridge Vine-

yards, Gundlach Bundschu, Hagafen Cellars,

Handley Cellars, Husch Vineyards, La

Rochelle Winery, Lazy Creek Vineyards, Left

Foot Charley, Londer Vineyards, McFadden

Farm, Navarro Vineyards, New York Finger

Lakes Wine Alliance, New Zealand Wine-

growers Association, Phillips Hill Estates

Winery, Philo Ridge Vineyards, Robert

Sinskey, Sheldrake Point, Steele Win

Tatomer Wines, Thomas Fogarty WinToulouse Vineyards, Tudor Wines, Valck

berg, Zina Hyde Cunningham and Zin V

Vineyards, among others.

The winemaker dinner at Scharffenbe

Cellars on Saturday evening will focus

Alsace-style wines (including Pinot N

produced by participating wineries. T

gourmet, sit-down meal will offer attende

chance to meet and get to know each w

maker and taste their favorite wines.

On Sunday, local wineries will host o

houses that include live music, viney

tours, food and wine pairings, and more.

A detailed schedule for the week

follows and any additional information ab

the event can be found at the Anderson Va

Winegrowers Association websit

www.avwines.com, or by contacting the A

ciation via e-mail at [email protected], o

phone at (707) 895-WINE. Tickets are

sale and can be purchased online.

Seventh Annual Alsace Varietals Festival to Showcas

International Whites, a Celebrity Chef Demo and Mor

E V E N T D E T A I L S A N D C O S T :

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 9 A.M. TO 12 P.M.Cost: $45 per person. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Highway 128, Boonville

Come listen to and interact with winemakers from around the globe as they discuss winemaking and grape growing specifically for

Alsace varietals. A special treat will include a New Zealand “Riesling Challenge,” with 12 wines from various winegrowing regions

throughout the country. Breakfast will be included.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH FOOD NET WORK CHEF BEAU MACMILLAN:SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 12-1 P.M.Cost: Included in the grand tasting ticket price

Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Highway 128, Boonville

Food Network chef Beau MacMillan and renowned chef Francois de Melogue will create Alsace – and Asian-style dishes for attendees

during an educational and entertaining cooking demonstration. The chefs will discuss food and wine pairing tips, and the audience will

sample their creations and even try their own pairings during the grand tasting – a great way to learn more about the versatility of

Alsace-style whites!

ALSACE VARIETALS GRAND TASTING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1-4 P.M.

Cost: $65 per person. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Highway 128, Boonville

Meet the winemakers and taste Alsace-style white wines from around the world, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot

Blanc and Muscat! Enjoy per fectly paired bites crafted by local purveyors, including dishes made by celebrity chefs. It’s an event that wil

brighten even the darkest winter month!

ALSACE FESTIVAL WINEMAKER DINNER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 6:30 P.M.Cost: $125 per person. Location: Scharffenberger Cellars, 8501 Highway 128, Philo

Relax and enjoy a sparkling wine reception, followed by a sumptuous sit-down dinner paired with Alsace-style wines (including Pinot

Noir). Meet and dine with the winemakers in a gorgeous, wine country setting. Seats are limited.

WINERY OPEN HOUSES: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, ALL DAY

Cost: Free. Location: Varies

Visit our local wineries at their open houses and participate in wine tastings, seminars, and other special events.

A list of participating wineries and event details will be posted online, closer to the festival, at ww w.avwines.com.





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BENNETT LANE WINERYVenture Off the Beaten Path

for a Taste of Calistoga Cabernet Cabernet Lovers will Race to Bennett Lane

for a Sneak Peek of the 2009 Vintage, February 4th

The first weekend in February is all about Cabernet in the val

as wineries up and down Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail

release their luscious Napa Cabernets. One of our favorite stops

every year is Bennett Lane Winery in Calistoga, known for its

succulent Cabernets, their signature “feasting wine,” Maximus, a

for one of the finest visitor experiences in the valley.

Founded by Randy and Lisa Lynch in 2003, Bennett Lane’s o

the-beaten-track location and friendly tasting room offers visitors

Napa a “secret gem” and a great way to learn about – and try –some of Napa’s best wines in a more intimate setting. On Saturda

February 4th, Bennett Lane’s 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvign

($55) and 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($95) will be releas

and poured for visitors at the tasting room – a special opportuni

to get a sneak peek and taste the wines before they are released t

the public later this year. The cost for the release event is $25 pe

person and includes a flight of new releases and select award-

winning library releases.

Bennett Lane’s Cabs have continuously garnered critical acclai

In the short period that the winery has been opened, they have

received an incredible 28 scores of 90+ points between Wine Spe

tator, Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Just

year, the 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve scored 9

points from Parker, 91 points from Wine Spectator, and 90 poin

from Wine Enthusiast. Year after year, the popular blend of

Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah has received 90 points or above from

the critics. The “red feasting wine,” as Maximus is affectionately

referred to on the label, demonstrates owners Randy and Lisa

Lynch’s commitment to making wine an integral part of entertain

with family and friends.

Bennett Lane’s wines are crafted to be approachable, yet

complex – or what owner Randy Lynch calls “the best of both

worlds, meaning you can drink them today, but they are structuenough to cellar for several years. My goal is for us to make cons

tent wines – both in quality and taste – from year to year, so tha

consumers can trust Bennett Lane wines,” he says.

Only eight years old, Bennett Lane has quickly become one o

the top vintners in the valley and has upgraded their tasting room

to match the amazing accolades that the wines have received in

their first few years. It is fast becoming the must see destination f

wine lovers visiting California’s newest AVA. In addition to the n

elegantly appointed tasting bar, they are premiering their new

custom iPad application for their guests to use for an interactive

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UPCOMING

– February 17 –

Kendall-Jackson Winery – March 16 –

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery

– April 20 –

Grgich Hills Estate

tasting experience. Guests can not only read the latest reviews and

tasting notes – but find interesting food pairing recipes, share their

favorite new wines on Facebook and email their personal wine notes

home, all while tasting a glass of Napa’s finest. Owner Randy Lynch

notes; “As a small winery we strive to not only make the best handcrafted wines available, but also one of the most educational and

enjoyable tasting experiences around for guests coming to visit one of

the premier wine growing regions in the world.”

The tasting flight at Bennett Lane is $15 and includes four of

Bennett Lane’s wines, the Cabernet, Reserve Chardonnay, Maximus

and Merlot. We encourage you to put Bennett Lane on your short-list

of must-visit tasting rooms as the production is small and the Caber-

nets sell out quickly. Visiting Bennett Lane affords tasters another

rarity with a small winery – a likely run-in (and perhaps a last

minute barrel tasting if you’re lucky!) with owner Randy Lynch.

Bennett Lane Winery is located in an understated Mediterranean-

style building at the secluded and beautiful northern end of the Napa

Valley, and is considered well worth the drive. Located at 3340

Highway 128, approximately two miles north of Calistoga, Bennett

Lane Winery’s tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information about Bennett Lane Winery, go to

www.bennettlane.com or call (707) 942-6684, or toll free at

1-877-MAX-NAPA.

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BERINGER VINEYARDSCenturies of Setting the Bar for the Napa ValleBY JoSh Stein

Everything at Beringer Vineyards, just north of St. Helena, has been

designed to pull you in and offer relaxed enjoyment of a wide range of wine

It’s just that they’ve been doing it continuously longer than anyone else in t

Valley – since 1876, in fact. Yes, three centuries’ worth of hospitality have

yielded some impressive results. The design of the grove of trees and their

landscaping which greet you as you pull in silence the road noise of Highw

29, taking you back in time to the nineteenth century. Founded by Germa

brothers Jacob and Frederick, the gravity-flow and then-steam-powered win

is supported by thousands of feet of hand-dug caves in the hillside, which s

provide a stable 58 degrees year-round.

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Fourteen Monterey County WineriesCelebrate Love on February 11

Fourteen tasting rooms along

Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail will

be hosting a “Passport” event onSaturday, February 11, from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity

for wine lovers to visit and enjoy the

vintages and ambience of these

artisan vintners.

The wineries collectively opening their doors for the Valentine’s

Passport are Paraiso, Hahn, Pessagno, Marilyn Remark, Puma Road,

Scheid, Ventana, Manzoni, Boekenoogen, Wrath, Sycamore Cellars,

Hammond, McIntyre and Talbott.

At this sweetheart of all wine tastings, the member wineries will be

featuring rare vintages, music, food and celebration all things amour.

As a passport-carrying V.I.P., guests will receive a souvenir glass, a

special gift, entry into a grand drawing and special discounts. The

Passport “ticket price” of $20 ($30 after February 1st) includes the

day-of-event gifts and drawing eligibility.

Passport purchase and more information is available by visiting

www.RiverRoadWineTrail.com.

The River Road Wine Trail (formerly Steinbeck Wine Country) is

an association of 14 Monterey County winery tasting rooms, loca

primarily along the River Road / Foothill Road corridor, on the Sa

Lucia bench above the Salinas Valley. Charming and intimate, th

tasting rooms specialize in limited release vintages and genu

hospitality. Often, visitors will be sampling with the actual wimaker. Conveniently situated just east of Monterey and Carmel, a

about seventy minutes south of San Jose, the River Road Wine T

has become one of the Central Coast’s premiere wine touring de

nations. The group’s online home is RiverRoadWineTrail.com.

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BY SUe StrAight, the Wine Wench

How does a guy who studied anthropology, film and photography

end up as winemaker in one of Sonoma County’s premier wineries? Ask

Bill Batchelor, Martin Ray Winery’s Winemaker and he’ll tell you – and

it’s an inspiring tale, at that.

Bill was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended school at

Sonoma State University. He started out studying anthropology and art.

He really got into film and writing scripts – some of his scripts were

even used for TV miniseries! He could’ve easily moved to Los Angeles to

foster his career in film, but Sonoma County was where his heart was

and he chose to stay. Around this time, some of Bill’s friends wereworking for wineries and they urged him to consider a career change,

so in 1996 he switched gears and went to work at Preston Vineyards in

Dry Creek Valley. It was a seasonal, entry-level position, but that’s where

the winemaking bug first bit Bill. He told me “My first job at Preston

Vineyards was soaking barrels. Each barrel took a few minutes to fill, so

I read every wine publication I could get my hands on as the barrels

were filling. I also asked lots of questions!”

After his stint at Preston Vineyards, Bill went to work at Ace Cider as

“Cidermaster,” where he got a crash course in fermentation. Ciders

ferment quickly and don’t need any barrel aging, so he got to oversee

each batch and learn how to deal with all the quirky things that can

happen during fermentation – it was quite a learning experience!

In 2001, Bill went to work as Production Manager for Blackstone

Winery in Kenwood and in 2003 he went to work at Martin Ray Winery

He became Senior Winemaker at Martin Ray in 2009.

Local winemaking legend Kerry Damskey is Bill’s mentor and the

Consulting Winemaker at Martin Ray Winery. Last year, Megan Hill was

hired as Assistant Winemaker.

Bill is an interesting guy. He’s raising two daughters (ages eight and

ten), makes beer and cheese at home, and to really relax, tends his

Bonsai trees. Bill is also an avid fan of music. If you were to walk into

the cellar or the lab, chances are you’d hear everything from classic

country western to punk and hard rock blasting from the speakersattached to his iPod.

When asked what his favorite thing about his job as winemaker at

Martin Ray Winery, Bill told me “I love the variety and unique challenge

that each vintage brings. It is always different and I (and the rest of my

winemaking team) have to think on our feet, be flexible and use a good

mix of intuition and practicality.”

When he has the time, Bill loves meeting tasting room visitors and

giving tours of the winery. Take my advice – go by Martin Ray Winery,

taste their wonderful (and reasonably priced!) wines and say hello to Bil

Tell him “the Wine Wench sent me.”

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me A Wine, Catch Me A Cabernet…

New flames just matched via dot-coms or counterparts set up

long ago by conspiring mothers, couples can enjoy a mid-monthgetaway this February, courtesy of St. Valentine and the Napa

Valley. Romantic fireplaces, sweet spa treatments and that supple

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon set a Valentine’s Day tone like no

other. Below are some of the sultriest places to snuggle up this

Valentine’s Day.

BY THE FIRE

Auberge du Soleil

Valentine’s Day at Napa Valley’s Auberge du Soleil offers couples

the Heart and Soul package, a picture-perfect stay over one or two

nights beginning with sparkling wine and chocolate-covered

strawberries upon check in, followed by a special six-course Chef’stasting menu at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant and

romantic after-dinner treats. Upon turning in for the evening,

guests will find their Garden View King Room transformed into a

lovey-dovey hideaway with lit fireplace, streaming romantic music,

and room full of flickering, mood-inspiring candles. Should

couples require additional Valentine’s Day inspiration, a copy of

“Romantic Napa Valley: An Insider’s Guide for Couples” is included

in each guest room. One night of Heart and Soul is available to

book for February 14, rates beginning at $1465 per couples. T

package is also available for a two-night stay, February 13 and

with rates beginning at $2290 per couple.

Harvest Inn

St. Helena’s classic Harvest Inn offers the coziest of Napa Val

Cabernet Season romance with its Celebrate Love package. Gue

Napa Valley Romances Valentines with Decadent Hotel Suites, Legendary Wine

Sumptuous Spa Treatments, Culinary Adventures and Soaring Balloon Rides



can delight in the romance of two nights in a King Vineyardguestroom, which includes a handcrafted brick fireplace andprivate vineyard-view terrace. Lovers receive a bottle of sparklingwine and one dozen roses upon arrival, as well as a six-inch signa-ture cake and a rose petal turndown service. Also included are twospa treatments either in the Garden Sanctuary, for those able toescape their guestroom, or in-room for those who prefer to hideoutas long as they can. To remember this Valentine’s Day, guests alsotake home two signature Harvest Inn bathrobes. Celebrate Love isavailable to book through the month of March, rates begin at $570.

Silverado Resort and Spa

Set amidst majestic wine country foothills and towering oaks,Silverado Resort is offering a Create Your Own Romance packagefor February getaways. Couples enjoy a stay in a one-bedroom fire-place suite that includes a welcome bottle of Napa Valley sparklingwine. Breakfast for two is served the following morning at theSilverado Grill. Guests can then choose from one of the followingfour romantic activities: three-course dinner for two includingbottle of wine and a 50-minute couples massage or massage lesson;four-hour private limousine wine tour; balloon ride with café-stylepre-flight snacks and post-landing brunch; or three-course dinnerfor two with wine, one dozen roses delivered to guestroom and$150 resort credit. Create your own Romance is available from

February 1 though February 29. Rates begin at $679 per night,based on double occupancy.

BACK-SEAT SNUGGLING

Milliken Creek

The 12-room Milliken Creek hotel, a charming retreat tuckedaway in Napa Valley’s countryside, welcomes visiting Valentines toindulge in 48 hours of Napa swooning. The Heart of NapaAuthentic Trio package offers lovebirds a chance to sip in the

romance at three of Napa Valley’s most elegant private wine estateswith a five-hour private tour, snuggling between visits in the backof one of Peralta Luxury Tours’ luxury vehicles. Stops along the

way include a cave tour and tasting at Keever Vineyards, batasting at Fontanella Family Winery, and gourmet boxed lunch wine tasting at Crocker & Starr Winery.

Upon return to the hotel, guests are treated to a 90-minChocolate Decadence experience at the Milliken Creek Spa. Ttreatment includes a dry brush exfoliation, salt scrub and wchocolate mud application, followed by a massage using wachocolate oils to detoxify and unwind. Guests will also receivspecial romance turndown that includes rose petals, chocolcovered strawberries and a split of sparkling wine. The HearNapa Authentic Trio is available on stays from Sunday throuThursday, February 1 through July 31, 2012. Rates begin at $6per night, based on double occupancy.

IN THE KITCHEN

Cedar Gables Inn

Chef Mike C and Somerston Wine Company are welcom

couples in search of some literal “spice” to partake in Valenticooking classes on the weekends before and after the 14th. Valentine’s Seduction Cooking Class features Chef Mike C and Somerston Wine Company on Saturday, February 11, and Valentine’s Extravaganza Cooking Class on Saturday, Februaryfeatures Chef Richard Haake. Guests work side-by-side with chto prepare a four-course dinner, which is then enjoyed with wpairings in the inn’s elegant dining room. Culinary-inclined lovreceive recipes for all dishes, a souvenir Cedar Gables Inn apand 25-percent off of any Messermeister knives used in the cl Valentine’s Day cooking classes, with dinner, are $175 per persRoom rates begin at $219.

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The Napa Back Road

S U I S U NV A L L E YW I N E R I E S

S U I S U N V A L L E YMembership in Vezér Wine Club

When people join the Vezér Family Vineyard wine club, they tend

to not let their membership go. In fact, Vezér has one of the highest

club retentions of all time. There are many reasons to join other thanthe award-winning wine shipments and the benefits that give you VIPstatus and recognition. There’s ambiance that you cannot get anywhere

else, free tastings for up to four people, a private tasting room and club

room onsite, ATV tours, free wine club pick-up parties with live music,exceptional food and wine served right from the barrels.

Winter pick-up parties are usually barrel burning events, roasting

linguica, Hungarian paprika bacon and sausages from all over theworld, accompanied by hearty Zins, some seductive Cabernets, Petite

Sirah and Barrel Room Select Blends. And try roasting s’mores over theopen fire while tasting some of the finest white and ruby Ports.

At the spring and summer pick-up parties there are outdoor movies,

barbecues and live music in the gardens, either at the Private Ranch orthe quaint Western Village of Mankas Corner. Throughout the year,

there are special concerts and formal dinners. The wine club, due tothe limited production and intimate settings, is anticipated to be

capped at 1,000 members. The club consists of 250 spots for Chief-

tains – VIP Chairmen’s, and 750 Elite members and these two quotasare quickly filling up. Stop by and visit the Vezérs and join either club

at the tasting room or join online at www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.



The Family Wineries and Growers of The CoombsvilleVintners & Growers Celebrate Napa’s Newest Appellation

The Coombsville Vintners & Growers have announced the approvaland designation of Napa Valley’s newest sub-appellation, the Coomb-

sville Appellation. The official Coombsville Appellation designationwas made official by the United States Department of the Treasury TTB

on December 14, 2011, and makes Coombsville the Napa Valley’s 16th

AVA, or American Viticultural Area.The Coombsville Appellation consists of approximately 11,000

acres and is bound by the Napa River to the west, to the rim of VacaRange on the east, with altitudes ranging from near sea level at the

western edge of the City of Napa, to approximately 1900 feet at Mt.

George in the north. The horseshoe-shaped west-facing ridge of theVaca Range partially encircles the Coombsville area, helping define the

north, east and southern boundaries of this newest viticultural area.

Coombsville AVA is a sub-appellation of the larger Napa Valley AVA

and the multi-county North Coast AVA.Coombsville Vintner Tom Farella of Farella Vineyard, who co-authored the AVA petition with fellow vintner Brad Kitson, said, “It’s a

great day for all of us that have been growing grapes in Coombsville for

decades. Coombsville now has its proper place in the Napa Valleylexicon and on the appellation maps. Since the Coombsville name has

been in use for so many years, having it placed among the great wine

regions of the world feels a little like coming home.”The Coombsville Appellation is an incredibly distinct area that

differs from nearby AVAs in soils, geography and climate. The soils areprimarily dominated by the volcanic rhyolitic tuff that comprises the

Vaca Range on the eastern side of the Napa Valley.

“I think when people see it on the map they will wonder why it

wasn’t there all along because of how it fits into the puzzle pieces of theNapa Valley as a whole. It may have taken awhile to happen, but now

it’s locked in and we are very proud of that,” Farella added.Most of Coombsville’s vine-

yards are located in the wide allu-vial deposits created by the

wearing down of the hillsides.

These soils are abundant withrock and gravel and, in some

areas, are also layered withvolcanic ash deposits from Mount

George. Separately and in various

combinations, these two compo-nents provide a variety of planting

options specific to each site.

In addition, the close prox-imity to the San Francisco Bay

contributes to the temperateclimate of Coombsville. The

cooling effects of marine fog occur

earlier and last longer than in themore northern regions and

temperatures are less extreme

during the winter frost season. Bud break is often sooner and harveusually later, leading to a longer growing season. These differen

impart unique characteristics in the wines that are produced in

region.

Coombsville wines can be recognized by their soft, but significtannins, which provide excellent structure and mouthfeel, along w

underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. They are quite oapproachable yet sophisticated, complex and layered. Primary varie

include Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals, SyChardonnay and Pinot Noir.

“We are excited to showcase the amazing vineyards in Coombsv

and the distinct and beautiful wines that are being made in the 1 AVA of Napa Valley,” stated Rebecca Sciandri Griffin, Sciandri Fam

Vineyards, President of Coombsville Vintners and Growers.

The “Newly Recognized, but Long Established” Coombsville Vners & Growers welcome visitors

to one of the Napa Valley’s historicand most relaxed regions. Coomb-

sville Appellation wineries are

primarily family-owned and oper-ated, producing limited quantities

of super-premium quality wines.The Coombsville Appellation is a

mere one-hour drive from San

Francisco, and only minutes fromMichelin-starred restaurants and

luxury hotels, spas and B&Bs in

the city of Napa.For more information on the

Coombsville Appellation, and theCoombsville Vintners & Growers,

visit coombsvillenapa.org.

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BY JoSh Stein

Bunnie, Judd and Holly Finkelstein represent two genera-

tions of Napa vintners, and their philosophy is one that

focuses on an “intimate and personal approach,” which is why

they have limited their annual production to less than three

thousand cases total – a literal drop in the bucket of Napa

Valley wine. Equally, their southern Silverado Trail-based

winery, completed in 2006, was one of the first Napa Valley

Vintners certified “Green Wineries” because of the incorpora-

tion of environmentally-efficient drainage, solar lightning, and

an uncompromising recycling and composting program. Add

in that Judd’s Hill is known for throwing great parties like the

Lobster Luau Winefest, Musical Bonanza and Hanukkah

Hootenanny and you’ve got the recipe for success for sure.The proof is in the glass, of course, and that’s where the

Finklesteins, first Art and now Judd, have been winning rave

reviews for forty years. As Judd says, “Our idea is that great

fruit makes fine wine, and we want that fact to show through.

To that end, we use oak subtly, keep the alcohols at moderate

levels, and blend carefully. We let the grape shine.” How good

is this philosophy? Well, the winery is well-known for

amazing small-lot releases – multiple Cabernet Sauvignons,

Founder’s Art Reserve Cabernet, Magic red wine blend,

Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and

Zinfandel – which means you’re all set for a party.

Judd’s Hill also has a fantastic tasting room and a wine clu

with lots of free member events, including invitations to win

and-food gigs featuring ukelele-playing Judd’s band, The

Makai Gents Featuring the Mysterious Miss Mauna Loa.

Saturday, February 11th from 12 to 3 p.m. marks the first

opportunity for folks to party with Judd and the gang in 20

and it’s one not to be missed! What better way to get ready

for fun than spending time at the winery in Napa most know

for it?

Kick-start your Valentine’s Day weekend festivities with

delicious Judd’s Hill wines and light bites, all served with a

healthy portion of “Judd Love!” As always, they will have liv

entertainment; lots of different wines open, including currenand library releases; and a few surprises up their sleeves to

keep things interesting – they usually have two massage the

pists giving complimentary back rubs during the events, for

example! Call Pat Burke at (707) 255-2332 to purchase tick

or RSVP if you’re a club member. The Valentine’s Day party

$25 per person to attend, but free for members. Sound

tempting? Information about joining their wine club can be

found on their website, www.juddshill.com. So, come on in

for wine, food and fun from one of the founding families of

the modern Napa Valley!

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by Ronda Giangreco

There is a better way than hopping from

one tasting room to the next. Next time

you’re visiting the wine country of SonomaCounty, veer off the highway and head into

downtown Santa Rosa. There you’ll find a

very snazzy wine bar right in the heart of the historic Railroad Square that has just the

kind wine experience you’re looking for.Hip and lively, the Cellars of Sonoma offers

visitors and locals alike the opportunity to

savor a host of exclusive, handcraftedboutique wines in a casual, convivial

setting. This is what you came for: great

wine, knowledgeable people and merri-ment. Lots of merriment.

Cellars of Sonoma is one of those hiddentreasures that attracts savvy wine lovers

looking for uniquely wonderful, small lot

wines that cannot be found in the big boxstores or at large corporate wineries. This

isn’t where you grab the latest trendy label.

This is the place to discover your wine.

When you first step in the door you’llknow you’ve found a true wine lover’s

hangout. Pull up a stool and take in the sight

of the famous “Mixx” bar. This massive,ornately carved mahogany and oak bar

stands more than nine feet tall and reignsover the nightly crowd of spirited

xenophiles. Built in Italy in the late 1800s,

the bar was originally sent to New York andthen brought around South America to the

port of San Francisco.

Nowadays, the old bar is enjoying its roleas backdrop for Sonoma County’s most

popular wine bar. Educational seminars,special events and even live TV broadcasts on

Tuesdays are regular fare at this hub of the

wine country scene. What you won’t findhere is any wine country snobbery. The

atmosphere is decidedly laid-back andsociable. If you come alone, you won’t be for

long. If you come with friends, you’ll so

have more. The gracious and hospitable s

encourage lingering. This isn’t a place to jdown a few tastes and run. You’ll want

spend all evening enjoying choices from th

lengthy list of boutique wines like AmorBella, La Sirina, Bonneau and more. Cel

of Sonoma also has live music Wednesthrough Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p

with local musicians. And if you get hun

while sampling all these great wines, noworry. While the Cellars of Sonoma doe

serve food, the staff is more than happy

order up some fabulous eats from any oneseveral nearby restaurants and have it de

ered right to your table.Cellars of Sonoma is at 133 4th Street

Santa Rosa and is open Sunday throu

Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from

a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, (707) 578-1826.

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Ever feel like someone is watching over you? If yes, perhaps Mary

Ann Winkowski can help you get in touch with them. Winkowski is

the well-known paranormal investigator who was the inspiration

behind the TV series “Ghost Whisperer.”

She will be making two West Coast appearances at the Napa Valley

Wine Train on March 9 and 10, 2012. Guests will be able to hear her

speak, participate in a Q&A and dine with Mary Ann on the Wine

Train.

Mary Ann recently released her newest book: “Beyond Delicious:

the Ghost Whisperer’s Cookbook.” Guests of the two Wine Train

shows will be able to ask questions about the recipes and her experi-

ences with earthbound spirits – those who have not yet “entered the

light, and crossed over.” She will even take questions from the cro

about ghosts or removing negative energy off a person.

“I cannot wait to see the ‘unpaid guests’ on the Wine Train. Co

be dead train owners, conductors, engineers, past travelers, viney

owners, workers or how about a wine connoisseur. Maybe e

someone attached to a guest on the train,” Mary Ann said.

Tickets for the two events begin at $150 per person for

Gourmet lunch or dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train and in sta

presentation by Mary Ann.

Friday Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

In station wine tasting and Wine Train speech

• From11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.:Lunch and casual visiting with guests on Train

• From 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.:

One hour presentation and questions from guest

• From 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Book signing

Saturday Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.:

One hour presentation and questions from guest

• From 5:30 to 6 p.m.: Book signing

• From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.:

Dinner and casual visiting with guests on Train

For more information, call 1-800-427-4124 or go on the web

to: winetrain.com/ghost-whisperer .

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Even owner Ronda Schaer could not have envisioned that her affection for the little village

of Yountville would someday blossom into a full-blown love affair. “This is a town that you

can get your arms around.” Twenty years ago she did just that. With the opening of her now

famous art gallery, RAS Galleries, Ronda has embraced her community and graced it with one

of its most successful and admired businesses.

It was her passion for art, and glass in particular, that moved Ms. Schaer to open a

gallery. “I have always been drawn to glass.” But it was the work of American glass artists

that really captured her heart. Representing more than two hundred American artists, the

gallery has become one of the premiere venues in which to experience the drama, imagery

and vision of this artistic medium.

The gallery also features the work of some extremely gifted fine artists, with original oil

paintings from artists throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, as well as the Eastern

Seaboard and point in between. The whimsical chefs of ceramic artist, Cynthia Hipkiss are also

a favorite of collectors.

Says Ronda, “I created RAsgalleries with a singular focus

on Original American Art, primarily Art Glass, my personal

passion. And I’m proud that after twenty years in the same

Yountville, Napa Valley location, the passion remains.”

RASgalleries is located at 6540 Washington Street, next

to Bouchon in Yountville and is open daily from 10 a.m.

until 5 p.m., Tuesday by appointment. Phone (707) 944-

9211.

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by Alexandra Charsley

“Isn’t Old Faithful in Yellowstone?” That’s what my husband askedwhen I told him we were going for a visit! I was surprised to learn

that there are actually three “Old Faithful” geysers in the world with

one being right here in Napa Valley. The term “Old Faithful” refers togeysers that erupt on regular intervals. Water for the Old Faithful

Geyser of California comes from an underground river. When thiswater flows over the hot molten magma deep in the earth, it boils and

expands and is collected in large cavities. Under tremendous pressure

from the heat, the superheated water is forced through the fracturesand erupts with an outpouring of steam followed by hot spewing

water.

Palm trees and thick bamboo surrounds the geyser and makes fora relaxing setting. There are picnic tables with umbrellas and a covered

seating area with excellent views of the geyser. The gift shop stocksice cream bars, chips, and a variety of drinks to hold you over while

you wait but since we are in wine country and there’s no limit on what

you can bring in, why not stop off at one of the wonderful wineriesalong the way and pick up a gourmet lunch and a bottle of bubbly?

When you go, their staff will tell

you how often to expect OldFaithful to blow. The day we went it

was every five to ten minutes but could take up to 30 to 40 minubefore you see the eruption of steam and scalding water spraying

to 60 feet in the air. While you anticipate the next showing, checkthe other on-site attractions.

Wishing wells that were once used as hot mineral therapy po

remain on the grounds and contain some interesting facts. They han informative exhibit area on geyser eruptions and earthqu

predictions and also a brief history

of the town of Calistoga. A shortwalk away you will find their

petting zoo featuring theTennessee Fainting Goats, Jacob’s

Four Horn Sheep and Guard

Llamas.Old Faithful Geyser of Cali-

fornia is a great way to spend an

afternoon in wine country andtheir gift shop is full of Old

Faithful and Napa Valley themedsouvenirs. They are open daily

year round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults, $7 forseniors, $3 for kids ages six to 12

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A popular insider’s way to explore 17 award-winning Valley Wineries

Calistoga’s 3rd Annual Winter in the Wineries, going on nowthrough February 5, offers a relaxed way to tour, taste wine and meetwinemakers at 17 heralded wineries both large and small, in andaround this charming small town at the top of Napa Valley. Passportholders will have access to a select group of Calistoga wineries duringthe two-month period for one low price of $50 – an extraordinaryvalue.

Passport holders can visit as many times as they like during this timeto use all 17 tastings (one tasting flight per winery), as well as receivediscounts at several of Calistoga’s finest restaurants and lodging prop-erties. Participating restaurants will waive corkage for passport holders,

and lodgings are offering special room rates for passport holder

entice them to stay a little longer.Participating wineries include: Castello di Amorosa, Bennett L Winery, Chateau Montelena, Envy Winery, Jericho Canyon WinKenefick Ranch Wines, Lava Vine Winery, Madrigal Vineyards, R Wine Co., Sterling Vineyards, Summers Estate Wines, Tudal WinTwomey Cellars, Vermeil Wines/OnThEdge Winery, Von Stra Winery, W.H. Smith Wines and Zahtila Vineyards. Participants mus21 and over. Hours of wine tasting vary per winery and participantsasked to look for instructions on their passport as some winerequire an advance appointment.

Lodging properties offering special room rates to passport holdinclude: Best Western Plus Stevenson Manor; Brannan Cottage ICalistoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery; Calistoga Spa Hot Sprin

Calistoga Wine Way Inn; Carlin Country Cottages; Chelsea GarInn; Christopher's Inn; Comfort Inn Calistoga; Craftsman Inn; Euro& Inn; Mount View Hotel & Spa and Roman Spa Hot Springs. Paripating restaurants include All Seasons; Barolo; Brannan's Grill; Ctoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery; and JoLe.

To purchase a passport online, or for general information, gowww.CalistogaVisitors.com. For information, call the CalistChamber of Commerce & Visitor Center toll free at 1-866-306-558

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Line up includes culinary stars and wine experts from across the country

On Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, Chef Charlie Palmerwill take over Sonoma Wine Country with top food and wine talent

by his side for the Seventh Annual Pigs & Pinot Weekend.

Held at the award-winning Hotel Healdsburg – located in sereneHealdsburg where the celebrated appellations of Alexander Valley, Dry

Creek Valley and Russian River Valley converge – this charitable cele-bration has become a coveted event amongst pork and wine enthusi-

asts who are eager to experience the creations of more than 60

wineries and 10 chefs who showcase their talents each year.This year’s participating pork authorities include:

• Guy Fieri, Restaurateur, Television Personality:NBC and Food Network, Best-selling Author

• Michael Mina, Owner/Chef,

MICHAEL MINA San Francisco and Las Vegas• Casey Thompson, Top Chef Season 3 Finalist

• Michael White, Owner/Chef, Marea,

Osteria Morini and Ai Fiori in New York CityAnd, to guide us on an illuminating red wine experience, the

featured Pinot pros include:• Bob Cabral, Williams Selyem

• Janie Brooks Heuck, Brooks

• Steve Kanzler, Kanzler Vineyards• Aurélien Verdet, Domaine Aurélien Verdet

The 2012 Pigs & Pinot event presents a stimulating line-up of foand wine seminars, tastings and cook-offs, all of which will ben

Share Our Strength® and Here for Them’s “Russ’s Kitchen” project“Each year, we continue to be amazed with the overwhelm

support of both our professionals and guests who eagerly travel fr

near and far to be a part of this event,” shares Chef Charlie Palm“The fact that we are able to carry on this fun tradition while rais

significant resources for deserving charities is a true accomplishmeDue to the wonderful attention and support from fellow pork

Pinot lovers, tickets to this event quickly sell-out. Those interested

attending the event should frequently visit www.PigsandPinot.comticket sales dates, updates and new offerings.

Hotel Healdsburg is offering two special guest packages. Both pa

ages include tickets to all events for two, VIP check-in to all events exclusive access to the Pigs & Pinot Gala. Due to the high demand

limited amount of hotel packages, these will be available via a lottsystem this year. To sign up on the mailing list to alert you of

submission dates, visit www.hotelhealdsburg.com/pigsandpinot.Tickets to the individual events will be available Friday, January

2012 and can be purchased online at www.pigsandpinot.com.

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Experience Love and Meritage at

TOPEL WINERY BY SUe StrAight, the Wine Wench

Topel Winery’s tasting room, located just off the Healdsburg Plaza, is a fa

lous stop for out of town visitors and locals alike. The wines are wonderful, staff is friendly and there is usually some sort of fun event happening there

One of the most popular events is their “Love and Meritage” wine-blend

event, which will take place on Sunday, February 12th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Par

ipants will join Winemaker, Mark Topel and Ziggy the Wine Gal (from KR

Radio in Santa Rosa) for an exclusive opportunity to blend their very o

Meritage wine. Cost for the event is $75 per person or $100 per couple a

includes one bottle of specially blended wine, plus appetizers. Reservations

required in advance, as space is strictly limited to 12-18 couples. Those wish

to have a case of their custom blend can do so for an additional charge of $41

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B.R. Cohn will be having a wine and chocolate lover’s celebratfor Valentine’s Day. For every lady that visits B.R. Cohn this weekeor mention the phrase “my special Valentine” will receive a commentary tasting.

Come and experience the decadent chocolate fountain wdipping delights paired with a heavenly Cabernet Sauvignon. Thwill also e several other B.R. Cohn sweets to sample and purchas

B.R. Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12Glen Ellen and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infmation, call 1-800-330-4064. Be sure to explore the Gourmet Shfor a wonderful array of gourmet olive oils and vinegars, and grgift items.

Since 1970, Bruce has been the long- time manager of Amerirock icons The Doobie Brothers. In a career-defining moment, Brpurchased the Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in 1974. He then starmaking wine under his own label and founded B.R. Cohn Winer1984.



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Celebrated Dinner Brings 18 Top Sonoma Valley Chefs Together

for Exciting Olive-Inspired Culinary Creations

On Saturday, January 28, the Sonoma Valley Olive Season’s annual

Feast of the Olive Dinner, highlighting the valley’s bounty of food and

wine offerings and second-largest crop, will take place at Ramekins

Culinary School in Sonoma. One of the eleventh-annual Sonoma

Valley Olive Season’s anchor events, the Feast of the Olive Dinner is a

multi-course olive-inspired feast prepared by Sonoma Valley’s top

chefs, including John Toulze of the iconic wine country destination the

girl & the fig, Bruno Tison of the Michelin-starred Santé, Jeffrey Lloyd

of Zagat rated Café La Haye and Jason Rose of the new Carneros

hotspot Ram’s Gate Winery.

The Feast of the Olive Dinner is served in a family-style dinnerformat, in which guests dine at one of three expansive candlelit dinner

tables set in Ramekins Culinary School’s beautiful event space. Each

table will have a dedicated team of five executive chefs who will collab-

orate and prepare a dinner of olive inspired culinary creations. Each of

the five courses will be a unique olive themed dish using local, artisan

olives and olive oils, reflecting the individuality of the chef’s styles,

while highlighting the camaraderie of the chefs in the kitchen. In addi-

tion, each course in the epicurean feast will be paired alongside award-

winning Sonoma Valley wines, for a quintessential wine country expe-

rience.

The annual Feast of the Olive Dinner is an epicurean delight,

bringing together 18 Sonoma Valley chefs to collaboratively prepare a

sensational, olive-inspired dinner. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. at

Ramekins Culinary School in the Vineyard Room, located at 450 West

Spain Street in Sonoma, just west of the historic Sonoma Plaza. Tickets

are $150 per person and are available to purchase by calling (707) 996-

1090 ext 108.

Chefs from the finest epicurean destinations in Sonoma Valley will

be participating in this year’s Feast of the Olive, including chefs from

the girl & the fig, Santé Restaurant at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission

Inn, LaSalette Restaurant, El Dorado Kitchen, Ram’s Gate Winery,

ESTATE, Carneros Bistro at The Lodge at Sonoma, Sonoma Meritâge

Martini Oyster Bar & Grill, Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place Inn& Spa, Depot Hotel Restaurant, Epicurean Connection, Carneros

Caves, Hot Box Grill, Café La Haye, and Ramekins Culinary School.

The Olive Press and Figone’s of California Olive Oil Company will also

be among the participants showcasing their premium extra virgin olive

oils. Wineries pouring during the dinner include Akoma Zoume,

Benziger Family Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Cline Cellars, Gloria

Ferrer, Imagery Estate Winery, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Landmark

Vineyards, and VJB Vineyards & Cellars.

The Feast of the Olive Dinner attracts olive and wine aficionados

from around the world. Patrons can expect to see a cornucopia of

cuisine showcasing olives in a variety of creative ways. Menu highlig

in previous years have included such items as Timbale of Duck Co

and Farro “Risotto” Wrapped in Savoy Cabbage with an Orange a

Olive Emulsion on Fennel Salad, and Grilled Lamb with Tomato

Crushed Olive Confit and Winter Vegetable Gratin. This year’s m

will include an equally interesting array of cuisine, with the olive as

star ingredient.

To learn more about each of the participating chefs and the cou

they are preparing, and to download their signature olive-inspi

recipes, visit www.olivefestival.com. For additional informati

contact the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau at (707) 996-1090.

About The Sonoma Valley Olive Season

The Sonoma Valley Olive Season, currently in its eleventh year,

celebration of the senses. Taking place December through Febru

the Olive Season brings special events to the Sonoma Valley, as wel

a range of festival promotions with local lodging, spas, wineries, rest

rants and retail shops. For more information on the Sonoma Va

Olive Season including event specifics and information on spons

and participants, call (707) 996-1090, or visit www.olivefestival.co

The Sonoma Valley Olive Season Presentsthe Feast of the Olive Dinner on January 28



Authentic Cajun food, music and parade planned

Meadowcroft Wines will jumpstart the Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras

celebrations when they host their 2nd Annual Mardi gras Party in

authentic Louisiana style at the tasting room on Saturday, February 18from 12 to 4 p.m. Located at Cornerstone Sonoma (23574 Arnold

Drive/Hwy 121) the party will be rocking with music by San Fran-

cisco-based St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band, a ten-piece band back

for a second year, who are billed as the only authentic jazz/funeral/

Mardi Gras/strolling/marching band west of New Orleans. Members of

the band will lead a Second Line parade around the Cornerstone

shops and gardens, returning to the Pavilion directly behind the

tasting room where the Krewe of Meadowcroft party will continue.

Also returning will be the Dancing Cajuns from Eunice, Louisiana.

The food this year will feature authentic red beans and rice, Fre

bread, salad and King cake. Additionally, the pièce de résistance

be a whole smoked pig prepared by Margie Brooke of Commu

Café and Catering. Other than the pig, all ingredients for the food o

inate from Louisiana.

“We set the bar pretty high for ourselves with our inaugural M

gras last year,” said Tom Meadowcroft, owner and winemake

Meadowcroft Wines. “It was a complete success and it is n

becoming a tradition of its own with excellent Louisiana-style mu

food and fun.”Last year’s Queen and King of Mardi gras, radio host and P

Democrat food writer Michelle Ana Jordan and former Sonoma Ma

and current Mayor Pro Tem Ken Brown, will return to crown the n

Krewe of Meadowcroft Queen and King, who will be announce

the coming weeks.

The Krewe of Meadowcroft Mardi gras party is $45 per perso

advance and beginning on February 11 $55 per person. Reservat

are recommended as tickets to the event will be limited. The tic

price covers wine, food, music, parade participation and fun! Tic

may be purchased by calling the tasting room at (707) 934-4090

online at www.meadowcroftwines.com.

Meadowcroft Wines includes the Meadowcroft, Thomas Henry

Foyt Family labels. The tasting room is located within the Cornerst

Sonoma and features 24 world-class gardens, a gourmet café,

galleries and cutting-edge design shops all set among acres of v

yards.

Meadowcroft Wines is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ve

is available for private parties, private tastings, wine dinners and o

events. With plenty of free parking at Cornerstone Sonoma, the

is a perfect setting for any type of event, both indoors or outdoors.

information or to make reservations, call (707) 934-4090.



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St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band





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Treasure Island Flea becomes the TI Flea Pop-Up as they move

indoors for the winter months January through March. The inside

venue will allow the show to go on rain or shine and is being held in

the historic, One Avenue of the Palms building located on Treasure

Island. This is the last standing and useable building from the 1939

San Francisco World’s Fair. The TI Flea Pop-Up will be held the last

Saturday and Sunday of each month with later show hours begin-

ning at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The first show will be January

28-29.

“This is the only two-day monthly show in Northern California

and the first to move indoors for the winter months. The TI Flea is ahybrid marketplace that hosts artists, indie, etsy and steampunk

designers while also including the more traditional vendors,

exhibiting vintage, antiques and collectibles. Not only are you going

to experience great shopping but also the best SF gourmet food,

wines and local upcoming bands. When we started this market we

knew we were going to have to produce a show of shows to get

8,000 to 10,000 attendees out to Treasure Island. Most Bay Area resi-

dents have never had a reason or even knew they could go out to

Treasure Island. I can’t tell you how many people have approache

me and have said how easy it was to get to the island and how be

tiful Treasure Island is. It only takes ten minutes from downtown

San Francisco and the muni 108 runs every 20 minutes, 24 hours

day, seven days a week,” said, co-founder Charles Ansanelli. “As w

move forward to our second year we look to add even more uniqu

shopping, DIY classes, entertainment and new specialty foods, like

seafood grotto with live lobsters and shell fish. The sky is really th

limit, as we are on an island oasis with all the room in the world t

expand and continue to make this the show where you are sure to

experience the unique, cool and unusual,” said co-founder, Angie Ansanelli.

Show Dates for the 2012 Indoor TI Flea Pop-Up

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

• January: 28-29

• February: 25-26

• March: 24-25

Treasure Island is a 400-acre, flat, manmade island that was art

cially constructed in 1936-1937 for the San Francisco World’s Fai

hosted on the island in 1939.

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TREASURE ISLANDBODEGA WINE ESTATES751 13 S a Avu i, tasu isad, Sa fasf, Sa ad Su m 1 6pm, 415-525-4154Free tasting for two with ad

A collection of family wineries – the venue promises a truly unique

and enjoyable wine tasting experience with spectacular views of the

City. Bring your lunch/picnic to enjoy with wine on the terrace.

Knightswood wines are crafted to allow them express the nature of

the vineyards' locale, giving voice to the elements of sun, wind and rain

unique to each. Stein Family Wines – Got honest wine? We do.

Our wines celebrate being alive and show life’s creative essence. We make sure the

folks who grow and make it enjoy some of its dreams, too. Why? Because fair is fair.

Great wines made the right way: steinfamilywines.com/donations.

KENDRIC VINEYARDS

tasu isad, Sa fas(707) 363-9462 • www.kdvyads.mComing soon to Treasure Island! Kendric Vineyards crafts c ellar-worthy

Pinot Noir and Syrah from our vineyards in Marin and Amador

counties. We are excited to ope n alongside the other artisan wineries of

Treasure Island in late November."

THE WINERY SF 200 California Ave. Bldg 180 N, Treasure Island, Daily 12pm-5pm

415-SF -JUICE • www.winery-sf.com – The Winery SF brings the Cali-

fornia wine experience to San Francisco. It's 20,000 sq. ft. winery, tasting

room, and event center allows visitors to experience the winemaking

process first-hand while enjoying award-winning wines from Napa,

Sonoma, and beyond. Tours available by appointment.

Wine Tasting on TREASURE ISLAND

Treasure Island Flea to Move Indoors the Historic 1939 World’s Fai

Building for the 2012 Winter Months January through March



Come Visit Nottingham Cellars and experience award-winning,

handcrafted wines in the contemporary winery setting. Though it is

an urban winery sitting at the entryway to the Livermore Valley’s

famed vineyards, their dedication to bringing you quality wines is

steeped in the tradition of the valley’s more than 150 years of wine

production. In fact, the name is a nod to the history Livermore –

Nottingham, being an early name for the town in the mid-19th

century as the wine industry developed. Nottingham Cellars strives

to do justice to these traditions that this region nurtured over time.

The results are tremendous: small production wines made from

only the finest grapes grown by the valley’s best growers. All this

comes in a friendly, fun and professional tasting room. Whether you are a novice just discovering the wonders of wine

or a seasoned connoisseur, Nottingham Cellars ise committed to

bringing you an intimate and rewarding wine experience in a

friendly atmosphere.

The tasting room sits at the gateway to the Livermore Valle

famed wine region at 2245 S. Vasco Road, Unit C, Livermor

conveniently located and easily accessible from Highways 580, 6and 84. They are a stone’s throw away from anywhere in the SF

Area. It’s an ideal place to enjoy a tasting flight, have a picnic lu

on the patio or enjoy a glass of wine among the barrels in the cel

The friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to make sure that y

have a great wine experience in the stylish urban winery, o

Friday and Sunday, from noon to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

more information, call (925) 294-8647 or visit the website

nottinghamcellars.com. Come see what they are all about!

Nottingham Cellars – Fine Living Requires Fine Wine

Nottingham Cellars


LIVERMORE WINE COUNTRYLONGEVITY WINES2271 Su Vas rd. S B, lvm, 925-443-WineThe winery is family owned and operated by Phil and Debra Long, along

with their resident wine dog, PressTon. Come and enjoy tasting Longevity’s

flagship wines, “Deb-ru vee”, their Rhone-style blend, and “Phil-osophy,”

their Bordeaux-style blend as well as many others.

Wine Tasting in LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE COUNTRY

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BY SUe StrAight, the Wine WenchIn the mood for a beautiful drive, a little history, some gracious

hospitality and some really good, reasonably priced wines? If so, Jaxon

Keys Winery may just be the place you’re looking for. Located just a

hop north of Hopland (about thirty miles north of Healdsburg), the

Jaxon Keys Winery Visitor’s Center sits atop a grapevine-covered knoll

that overlooks picturesque Sanel Valley. The visitors center is a

lovingly restored Victorian Farmhouse that was built in 1880. The

floors are well-worn hardwood, covered with a plush rug. Two carmchairs flank a white brick fireplace, inviting you to sit and sip

a while. There is a goodly handful of wine related merchand

including logo apparel, glassware and food items artfully displa

around the room for the discerning shopper. Speaking of food ite

cheeses, crackers and other picnic fare are available for al fresco enj

ment on the picturesque patio.

The winery itself is a rather industrial looking building, locate

stones-throw from the visitors center. For many years, before Ken a

Diane Wilson (owners of Wilson, Mazzocco, Matrix, deLorimier a

Soda Rock Wineries) purchased the property, the winery was kno

as Jepson Vineyards and the tasting room was located inside

winery. These days, visitors may tour the winery facility, but mosthe hospitality action takes place over in the visitor’s center, whic

gorgeous, by the way!

Along with the patio, there is a covered porch, which wr

around the building. There is plenty of room for entertaining in

sun and in the shade as well. In fact, Jaxon Keys Winery hosts sm

private events and wine club parties on a regular basis. They hav

full commercial kitchen onsite and even have a guesthouse availa

for overnight visitors (reservations are required).

If you mosey up to the antique dark wood bar, a cheerful, kno

edgeable server will pour you some delicious wines.

Jump in your car and take a leisurely drive to Jaxon Keys Win

You’ll be glad you did! Tell ’em The Wine Wench sent Jaxon Keys Winery welcomes visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. F

more information, call (707) 462-6666 or visit www.jaxonkeys.co


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The Only Winemaker Dinner of its Kind!

What other dinner do you have the opportunity to taste up to

25 wineries, then choose one winery and sit down with the wine-

maker for a five-course meal? This is it! Join us for an elegant

dinner and your own personal winemaker, all in the beautifulShadowbrook Restaurant. Dinner will be prepared for you by local

chef Ashley Hosmer.

The 18th annual Ultimate Winemakers Dinner will be held on

Tuesday, February 28. This is a rare opportunity to taste the fabu-

lous wines of up to 25 Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers, and

then be escorted to an intimate dinner. You will enjoy the

outstanding ambiance, cuisine, and service of the Shadowbrook

Restaurant, which is closed to the general public and open exclu-

sively for the guests of the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers.

You will arrive one half hour before your seating time to enjoy

wine tasting and a silent auction in the restaurant’s stunning Rock

Room Lounge. In the dining room you will be joined by one of ourlocal vintners who will share their wines with dinner. The chef of

Shadowbrook Restaurant will design a special five-course menu to

accompany the wines selected for the evening.

Ashley Hosmer, a true local, born into a well-known and highly

respected Santa Cruz family and a graduate of Harbor High

School, has recently been elevated to the post of Executive Chef at

the “World Famous and Local Favorite,” Shadowbrook Restaur

Chef Hosmer is also a graduate of the California Culin

Academy and the Le Cordon Bleu Program. She has

employed at Shadowbrook for many years as the Sous Chef a

having worked for St. Regis Hotel in Princeville, Kauai. Her precessor, Chef Ross McKee, is leaving to take a position with a C

fornia based boutique hotel group with operating restaurants

This dinner always sells out far in advance. Tickets are $

per person (for gourmet meal, wine, tax, and gratuity) Rese

tions are required. Sorry, the fee is not refundable after Febru

20. If you should need to cancel after that date, ask a frien

take your place. For questions and reservations regarding the U

mate Winemakers Dinner,call (831) 685-VINE (8463) or v

www.scmwa.com.

18th Annual Ultimate Winemakers Dinner, February 2



For the Love of Wine! Bring Your Sweetheart

To Celebrate Valentine’s Day At Our Tasting Room!

The Holman Ranch Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road,

Suite C at White Oaks Plaza in Carmel Valley, will celebrate

Valentine’s Day with special offers on this day of love! Winetasting for two will be $5 throughout the day (a 50% discount)!

The Tasting Room will also be selling Lula’s chocolates infused

with Holman Ranch Pinot Noir – the perfect sweet treat for your

sweetheart! Every couple will receive a beautiful rose as a gift to

celebrate this day of romance.

Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the

perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities

of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines. There is something

for everyone, from the full-bodied Pinot Noirs to the light, fruity

flavors of our Pinot Gris and our lightly-oaked, food friendly

Chardonnay. Holman Ranch also offers estate grown and bottled

Extra Virgin Olive Oil available for tasting and purchase at the

tasting room.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are the top three reasons the

team at the Holman Ranch Tasting Room loves wine!

#1 Wine is good for you! It seems that every week a new study

released showing the health benefits of wine. Research shows

that moderate consumption of wine can combat everything

from premature aging, to Alzheimer’s, to risk of heart attacks

cancer.

#2 Feed your head. Wine has shown to help preserve your

memory. When researchers gave memory quizzes to women i

their 70s, those who drank one drink or more every day scor

much better than those who drank less or not at all.

#3 Keep the scale in your corner. Studies find that people who

drink wine daily have lower body mass than those who indu

occasionally; moderate wine drinkers have narrower waists a

less abdominal fat than people who drink liquor.

The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and isavailable for private events. 831-659-2640 www.holmanranch.co

Immersed in history and romance, the family-owned Holman

Ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location f

the estate wines of Holman Ranch, including Pinot Noir, Pinot

Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé of Pinot Noir. The

Tuscan varietal olive trees also flourish under the temperate

climate. Carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the

Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced has a delightfully distinctive fla

The historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorab

setting for weddings, special events, family gatherings, corporate

retreats and team-building events. With its charming gardens, st

ning mountain views and serenity, this private estate affords oldworld charm while providing modern day conveniences. This st

ning Property includes a fully restored stone hacienda, overnigh

guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables and more.


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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTING

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1313 Main – 1313 Ma S, napa; 707 258-1313 f-Sa 11-12, Su-tu 11-10

A Dozen Vintners – tasin rm, 3000 hway 29 n, S. ha; 707 967-0666 op day 10-5

ACACIA VNYD – 2750 las Amas rad, napa; 707 226-9991 x2 op by appm y: M-Sa 10-4, Su 12-4

Acme Fine Wines– 1080 fu l, S. ha; 888 963-0440 Day 9:30-5

Adastra – 2545 las Amas rd, napa; 707 255-4818 op by appm y

Aetna Springs Cellars – 722 7 P p V a y r a d, S . h a; 70 7 96 5- 267 5 o p b y ap p m y

Ahnfeldt Wines – Ukd a oxbw tas rm, 605 fs S. napa; 707 927-5864 Wd-M 12-6,tu 12-8

Allora Vineyards – 3244 es la, S. ha; 707 963-6071 op by appm y

Alpha Omega – 1155 M la @ hway 29, rud; 707 963-9999 Day 10-6

Altamura Vineyards & Winery – 1700 Wd Vay rd, napa; 707 253-2000 op by appm y

Amizetta – 1099 gd rad, S. ha; 707 963-1460 op by appm y

Ancien – napa; 707 255-3908 op by appm y

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards – 680 rss rad, S. ha; 707 963-8600 op by appm y

ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 B ra rad, napa; 1-877-386-5070 op day 10-5Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours: Public tours daily a t 11am & 2 pm (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs

Antica Napa Valley –3700 Sda cay, napa; 707 257-8700 op by appm y

Ardente Winery –2929 Aas Pak rd, napa; 707 226-7669 op by appm y

ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 iwd Av, S. ha; 707 963-4334 op day 10-5

Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food PairingAriel Vineyards – 1312 tw c, napa; 707 257-9731 M-Sa 9-5, Su 10-3

Arkenstone Vineyards –335 Ws la, Aw; 707 965-1020 op by appm y

Arns – 601 Mu rad, S. ha; 707 963-3429 op by appm y

ARTESA – 1345 hy rad, napa; 707 224-1668 op day 10-4:30Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings

AUGUST BRIGGS – 1307B l Avu, casa; 707 942-4912 f-Sa 11-7, Su-tu 11-5, tu by app.

B CELLARS – 400 Svad ta, casa; 707 709-8787 op day 10-5

Back Room Wines – 10 00 Ma S , n apa; 70 7-22 6-13 78 M -Wd, Sa 10 -7 , tu-f 10 -8 , Su 12 -7

BALDACCI FAMILY – 6236 Svad ta, napa; 707 944-9261 op day 10-4

Ballentine Vineyards – 282 0 S . h a hwy n, S . h a ; 7 07 9 63 -79 19 op d a y 10 -5 b y a pp

Barlow Vineyards – 4411Svad ta, casa; 707 942-8742 op by appm y

Barnett Vineyards– 407 0 S p M u a r d, S. h a; 70 7 96 3- 707 5 o p b y ap p m yBEAULIEU VINEYARDS (BV) – 196 0 S . h a hw y, S . h a; 7 07 967 -52 33 o p d a y 1 0- 5

Beau Vigne – 6795 Was S, Yuv; 707 947-7058 M-f 11-8, Sa-Su 10-8

Behrens & Hitchcock – 4 07 8 Sp Mu a r a d, S . h a; 70 7 9 63 -1 77 4 o p by a pp m y

Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Was S, Yuv; 707 944-1673 op day 10-4

Benessere Winery – 1010 B t rd, S. ha; 707 963-5853 op day 10-5Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

BENNETT LANE – 3340 hwy 128, casa; 877 MAX-nAPA op day 10-5:30Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Bialla Vineyards – 4088 Aas Pak rd, napa; 707 227-2293 op by appm y

Bighorn Cellars – 3105 Svad ta, napa; 707 226-8569 f-Sa 11-4, tu-tu by app

Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Sadybk l, napa; 707 321-0866 op by appm y

Black Cordon Vnyds – 4155 Dy ck rd, napa; 707 226-6860 op by appm y

Black Stallion Winery – 4089 Svad ta, napa; 707 253-1400 op day 10-5

Boeschen – 3242 Svad ta, S. ha; 707 963-3674 op by appm y

BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS – 1075 Bu Sa rad, napa; 707 252-9065, 800-654-w op day 10:30-4:30Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets.

Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. –9 7 5 f s S, na pa ; 7 07 22 6-39 76 Su -tu 1 1-10 , f -Sa 11 -Md

Bourassa – 190 cam oua, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 op by appm

Boyd Family – 4042 B ra rad, napa; 707 254-7353 op by appm

Bravante Vineyards – 3 00 S r d rd, A w ; 7 07 -9 65 -2 55 2 o p by app m Wd-Su

Brookdale Vineyards – napa; 707 258-1454 op by appm

Brown Estate – 3233 Sa cay rad, S. ha; 707 963-2435 lmd, by appm y, sd Su

Buehler – 820 gd rad, S. ha; 707 963-2155 op by appm

Buoncristiani Wine – P. o. Bx 6946, napa; 707 259-1681 op by appm

Burgess Cellars – 1108 D Pak rad, S. ha; 800 752-9463 op by appm

Ca' Momi Winery & Enoteca – 610 fs S, napa; 707 257-4992 op day

Cade Winery – 360 hw Mua rd S, Aw; 707 965-2746 op by appm

Cafaro Cellars – 2591 P Way, S. ha; 707 963-7181 op by appm

Cain – 3800 lay rad, S. ha; 707 963-1616 op by appm

Cakebread Cellars – 8300 S. ha hwy, ru d; 707 963-5222 op by app m

Calafia Cellars – 629 fu la, S. ha; 707 963-0114 op by appm

Caldwell – 270 Kuz la, napa; 707 255-1294 tus/as by app

Cali 351 – 965 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-6200 op by appm

CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 l Av, #2 casa; 707 942-5556 Da

Cardinale Estate – ta s r m, 76 00 S . h a h wy , o ak v ; 70 7 94 8- 264 3 op d a y 1

Casa Nuestra Winery – 3451 Svad ta n, S. ha; 707 963-5783 op da

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 n S. ha hwy (hwy 39), casa; 707 942-8200 op dayGifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended

Caymus Vineyards – 8700 c c k rd, rud; 707 967-3010 op day by ap p

Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 12 48 1s S , na pa; 70 7 22 6- 6445 S u- W d 1 1- 6, t u- Sa

Celani Family Vineyards – 2230 B ra rd, napa; 877 ArDore1 op by appm

Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sa c ay r d, S . h a ; 7 07 9 63- 713 6 op b y a pp m

Charbay Winery & Distillery– 4001 Sp M rd; S. ha; 707 963-9327 op da

CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Ma S. hwy 29, S. ha; 707 967-2229 op da y 1

Charnu – S. ha; 707 963-6045 op by appm

Charter Oak Winery – 831 ca oak Av, S. ha; 707 963-2298 op by appm

Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Supu Sps rad, S. ha; 707 963-1284 op by appmChateau Boswell – 3468 Svad ta, S. ha; 707 963-5472 op by appm

Chateau Montelena – 1429 tubbs l, casa; 707 942-5105 op day

Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Svad ta, napa; 707 257-2641 op da

Clif Family Winery – 13 12 Vdv Av u, S. ha ; 7 07 96 8-06 25 o p da y 10 -5 by app

Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Yuv css rd, Yuv; 707 944-8642 op da

Clos Du Val – 5330 Svad ta, napa; 800 993-9463 op da

Clos Pegase – 1060 Duawa l, casa; 707 942-4981 op day 1

Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Svad ta, S. ha; 1-800-793-7960 op Sa 11-5, Su-f

Constant-Diamond – 21 21 Dam d Mu a r d, ca s a; 70 7 9 42 -0 70 7 o p by a pp m

Continuum Estate – 16 77 Sa ca y rd , S . h a; 70 7 94 4- 8100 ∆66 op by ap p m

Corison Winery – 987 S. ha hwy, S. ha; 707 963-0826 op da y 10- 5 by ap p

CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE – 4242 B ra rd, napa; 707 253-2802 op day 1Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings

Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Was S., Su 7, Yuv; 707 945-0388 op da

Cosentino – 7415 S. ha hwy, Yuv; 707-921-2896 op da

Covenant Wines – 1241 Adams S, S. ha; 707 963-3887 op by appm

Crocker & Starr – S. ha; 707-967-9111 op by appm

Cuvaison Estate – 4500 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-2468 M-tu 11-4, f-Su

Cuvaison Estate – 1221 Du rad, cas (bw napa & Sma); 707 942-2455 M-tu 11-4, f-Su 10-5 b

Darioush Winery – 4240 Svad ta, napa; 707 257-2345 op day 1

David Arthur – 1521 Sa cay rad, S. ha; 707 963-5190 op by appm

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Del Bondio Wine Co. – 1333 Ba oaks la, napa; 707 963-2805 op by appm y

Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Aas Pak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 op by appm y

Del Dotto Vineyards – 14 45 S . h a h w ay , S. ha ; 7 07 96 3-21 34 o p by a pp m y

Delectus Winery – 908 c eps Way, napa; 707 255-1252 op day by appm

Diamond Terrace – 13 91 Dam d Mu a r a d, ca s a; 70 7 9 42 -1 18 9 o p by a pp m y

DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Du rd, napa; 707 257-0101 op day 10-6Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more

Domaine Chandon – 1 caa D, Yuv; 707 944-2280 op day 10-5

Dominari – 620 taas S, napa; 707-226-1600 op by appm y, 10am-4:30pm

Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 ld la, S. ha; 707 963-7108 op by appm, 10-4

Dutch Henry Winery – 4300 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-5771 op day 10-4:30

Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pp cay rd, Pp Vay; 707 965-9463 op appm by y

Eagle Trace– 680 rss rd, S. ha; 707 963-4665 op by appm y

Eeden Wines– 3505 Sp Mua rd., S. ha; 707 337-5526 op by appm y

El Molino Winery – S. ha; 707 963-6021 Wkdays by appm y

Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 rud rad, rud; 707 963-6067 op day 10-5

Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Ps rd, napa; 707 255-0504 op by appm y

Elyse – 2100 hma l, napa; 707 944-2900 op by appm y

Envy Wines – 1170 tubbs l, casa; 707 942-4670 Su-tu 10:30-4:30, f-Sa 11-5:30

Failla – 3530 Svad ta, S. ha; 707 963-0530 op by appm y

Falcor – 2511 napa cpa D, S 115, napa; 888-402-Wine op day 10-5

Far Niente – 1350 Aaa D, oakv; 707 944-2861 op by appm y 10-3

Farella – 2222 n. 3d Av, napa; 707 254-9489 op by appm y

Fleury Estate Winery – 950 ga rd, rud; 707 967-8333 op by appm y

Flora Springs – The Room – 67 7 S . h a hw y S . , S . h a ; 7 07 967 -80 32 o p d a y 10: 30 -5Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zad l, S. ha; 707 967-6723 op by app m y

FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 S. ha hwy, oakv; 800 535-6400 op day 10-6Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Fontanella Family – 1721 Pak rad, napa; 707 252-1017 op day by appm 10-4

Forman Vineyards – 1501 B rk rad, S. ha; 707 963-3900 op by appm y

Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 ga rd, rud; 707 963-7111 op day 10-5

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 l akmad la, ca s a; 707 942-0859 op day 10-5Gift Items, Picnic Area

Frazier Winery – 70 rapp la, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 op by appm

Freemark Abbey – 3022 S. ha hwy 29 n., S. ha; 707 963-9694 op Day 10-5

Frog’s Leap – 8815 c ck rad, rud; 707 963-4704 op by appm y

G Cook – 264 n. fk cysa Sps rd, S. ha; 707 963-7760 op by appm

Gargiulo – 575 oakv cssad, napa; 707 944-2770 op by appm

Gemella Wines – napa; 707 261-9855 op by appm

Girard Winery – 6795 Was, Yuv; 707 968-9297 op da

Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mu Vd rd; 707 254-7766 op by appm

Goosecross Cellars – 1119 Sa la, Yuv; 707 944-1986 op day

GRGICH HILLS – 1829 S. ha hwy, rud; 707 963-2784 op day 9:

Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food PairingsGroth – 750 oakv cssad, oakv; 707 944-0290 op by appm

Guffy – 1390 tmps Av, napa; 707 258-2532 op by appm

Guilliams – 3851 Sp Mua rad, S. ha; 707 963-9059 op by appm

Gustavo Thrace – 1021 MKsy S, napa; 707 257-6796 op da

HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Svad ta, napa; 707 252-0781 op daGift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

Hall Rutherford – 56 Aub rad, rud; 707 967-0700 op by appm

Hall St. Helena – 401 S. ha hwy S, S. ha; 707 967-2620 op day

Hans Fahden Vineyards – 48 55 P d fs rd, S. ha ; 7 07 9 42 -6 76 0 o p by a pp

Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Svad ta, napa; 707 255-4269 op by appm

HdV Wines – 588 taas S, napa; 707 251-9121 op by appm

Heibel Ranch Vineyards – Pp Vay; 707 968-9289 op by appm

Heitz Cellars Tasting Room – 43 6 S. h a h wy 2 9, S. ha ; 7 07 9 63 -3 54 2 o p da y

Helena View Johnston – 3500 hway 128, casa; 707 942-4956 op by appm

Hendry – 3104 rdwd D, napa; 707 226-8320 op by appm

HESS COLLECTION – 4411 rdwd rd, napa; 707 255-1144 op day

Hill Family Estate – 6512 Was, Yuv; 707 944-9580 op da

Honig Vineyards – 850 rud rd, rud; 707 963-5618 op day by app

Hope & Grace – 6540 Was S, Yuv; 707 944-2500 M-Sa 10:30-5:30, Su 11:

Hopper Creek – 6204 Was S, Yuv; 707 944-0675 op by appm

Hunnicutt Wines – 352 4 S v a d ta n , S . h a ; 7 07 963 -291 1 o p b y ap p m

Ilona Howell Mountain –asd a Buss, 1108 D Pak rad, S. ha; 800 752-9463 op by app m

Inglenook – 1991 S. ha hwy, rud; 707 968-1161 op day 10-5, app m

J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 B la, napa op by appm

James Cole – 5014 Svad ta, napa; 707 251-9905 op by appm

James Creek – 2249 Jams ck rd, Pp Vay; 707 965-2646 op by appm

Jarvis Winery – 2970 M rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 op by appm

Jax –3468 hwy 128, casa; 415 446-9505 x102 op by app

Jericho Canyon Vnyd – 33 22 o d law y t r d, ca s a; 70 7 9 42 -9 66 5 o p by a pp m

JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Was S, Yuv; 707 944-8523 op da Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, las t tasting at 5:30pm

Jocelyn Lonen Winery – napa; 1-800-255-5280 op by appm

John Anthony Vineyards – 1440 fs S, napa; 707 265-7711 op day

Joseph Phelps Vineyards – 200 tap rd, S. ha; 707 963-2745 M-f 9-5, Sa-Su 10-4 by app

JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Svad ta, napa; 707 255-2332 op day by appm Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed

Juicebox – 45 eps c, napa; 707 254-1212 op day by appm Juslyn – 2900 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 265-1804 (Pud a Sus Vs) Wy p by appm

Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 Sa la, Yuv; 707 265-1804 op by appm

Keenan – 3660 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 963-9177 op by appm

Keever – 26 Vyad Vw D, Yuv; 707 944-0910 op by appm

Kelham – 360 Zad l; S. ha; 707 963-2000 op by appm

Kelly Fleming Wines – 2339 Pk rd, casa; 707 942-6849 op by appm

Kenefick Ranch – 1371 l Av, casa; 707 942-1004 tu-M 11- 5 &

Kent Rasmussen – 100 1 S v ad t a S , S . h a ; 7 07 0 96 3- 566 7 op b y a pp m

Kenzo Estate – 3200 M rad, napa; 707 254-7572 op by appm

Krupp Brothers – 3267 Sda cay rd., napa; 707 259-1198 op by app

DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARDeSt. 1860 JUSt 400 cASeS/YeAr ProDUceD

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Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sa cay rd, S. ha; 707 302-2209 op by appm y

Ladera – 150 W ca rd S, Aw; 707 965-2445 op by appm y

Laird Family Winery – 5055 Sa Av., napa; 707 257-0360 op day 10-5

Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 lakmad l, casa; 707 942-0167 op day by appm y 10-4

Lava Vine – 965 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-9500 op day 10-5

Lindstrom – 5994 Svad ta, napa; 707 226-6289 exusv ass by appm y

Lokoya – 7600 S. ha hwy, oakv; 707 948-1968 op by appm y

Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Ma S, S . h a; 707 963-4555 op day 11-6LOUIS M. M ARTINI – 254 S . h a hwy S . (h wy 29 ), S. h a; 70 7 96 8- 336 1 op da y 10 -6Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours a t 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings

Luis Ochoa Family – 130 7 l Av , ca s a; 707 341 -67 80 op da y 11- 6: 30; w y by ap p

Luna Vineyards – 2921 Svad ta, napa; 707 255-2474 M-tu 11-4, f-Su 10-5

Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 od Sma rd, napa; 707 255-8864 op day 10-5

Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 n. S. ha hwy, casa; 707 942-6577 op day by appm 10-4

MAHONEY VINEYARDS – tas a oxbw, 708 fs S, napa; 707 265-9600 Su-tu 112-7Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK f-Sa 12-9

Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Svad ta, S. ha; 707 963-8310 op tu-Su 11-5

Marita’s Vineyard – napa; 707 259-5313 op by appm y

Markham Vnyds – 2812 S. ha hwy 29, S. ha; 707 963-5292 op day 11-5

Maroon Wines – napa; 707 257-3040 op by appm y

Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 W Supu Sps rd, S. ha; 707 963-8490 op by appm

Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room – 7 4 f s S , n ap a 7 07 2 55 -06 58 op t u -M 1 1- 5:3 0

Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 lkya rd, napa; 707 224-4030 op by appm y

McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 las Amas rd, napa; 707 252-0186 op by appm y

MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Ma S, S. ha; 707 963-7777 op day 10-6:30Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Michael Mondavi Family – 1285 Day la, napa; 707 256-2757 M-tu 12-5, f-S u 11-5

Midsummer Cellars– 771 S a cay rd, ru d ; 707 225-4367 op by ap pm y

Milat Vineyards – 1091 S. ha hwy S, S. ha; 707 963-0758 op day 10-5:30

Miner Family – 7850 Svad ta, oakv; 707 944-9500 op day 11-5

MJA – 647 gd rd, S. ha; 707 963-3394 op by appm y

Modus Operandi Cellars – 45 eps c, napa; 530 219-6199 op by appm yMONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 B ra rd, napa; 707 253-2802 op day 10-4:30Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings

Moss Creek Winery – 6015 S rd, napa; 707 252-1295 op by appm

Mount Veeder Winery – M. Vd; 707-967-3993 op by appm y

MUMM NAPA – 84 45 S v ad t a , ru d; 800 MU M- nA PA o p d a y 10- 5, as s a 4:4 5Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

MurphyVineyards – 395 ca Av, S. ha; 707 963-2516 op by appm y

Myriad – S. ha; 707 287-1630 op by appm y

NAPA CELLARS – 7481 S. ha hwy, oakv; 707 944-2565 op day 10-6Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK

Napa Valley Farms – 929 Ma S, S. ha; 707 963-8011 op by appm

Neal Family Vineyards – 716 lpaa rd, Aw; 707 965-2800 op by appm

Newton Vineyards – 2555 Mada Av, S. ha; 707 963-9000 op by appmNeyers Vineyards– 2153 Sa cay rd, S. ha; 707 963-8840 op by appm

Nichelini Family – 2950 Sa cay rd, S. ha; 707 963-0717 Wkds 10-5, wkdays by appm

Nickel & Nickel – 8164 S. ha hwy, oakv; 707 967-9600 op day by appm

Nord Estate – Yuv; 707 945-1094 op by appm y

O’Brien Estate – 12 00 o a d Av , n apa; 7 07 2 52 -8 46 3 o p by a pp m M -Sa 1 0-5, Su 1 2-5

O’Shaughnessy Estate – Aw, 707 965-2898 op by appm y

Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Svad ta, napa; 707-944-9665 op by appm

Olabisi – 974 fak S, napa; 707 257-7477 op day 12-5:30

OnThEdge – 1255 l Av, casa; 877-668-4334 Su-tu 10-5:30, f-Sa 10-8

Opus One – 7900 S. ha hwy, oakv; 707 944-9442 op day by appm

Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Ma S, S. ha; 707 967-9179 op by appm

Outpost Estate Wines – Aw; 707 965-1718 op by appm

Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Was S., Su 7, Yuv; 707 944-2339 Da– 520 caa Bvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 op by appm

Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 ha rad, napa; 707 226-5587 op by appm

Paloma Vineyard – 401 3 S p M u a r d, S . h a; 70 7 96 3- 750 4 o p b y ap p m

Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 S vad ta , cas a; 707 942-0689 op by app m

Paradigm – 1277 Dwy rd, oakv; 707 944-1683 op by appParaduxx – 7257 Svad ta, Yuv; 707 945-0890 op by app

PATZ & HALL – 851 napa Vay cpa Way, S A, napa; 707 265-7700 op Wd-Su

Peacock Family – 3100 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 967-0770 op by app

Pedemonte Cellars – 162 0 S . W a la , S . h a ; 7 07 9 33 -83 52 o p b y ap p m

Peju – 8466 S. ha hwy, rud; 707 963-3600 op da

Peter Franus Wine Company – napa; 707 945-0542 op by appm

Pheonix – 3175 Dy ck rad, napa; 877 374-6364 By adva appm

Phifer Pavitt Winery – 4660 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-4787 tass by appm M-Sa

Piña Napa Valley – 806 0 S v a d ta , r u d ; 70 7 73 8- 932 8 o p d a y by ap p m

Pine Ridge – 5901 Svad ta, napa; 707 252-9777 op day 10:3

PlumpJack Winery – 620 oakv cssad, oakv; 707 945-1220 op da

Porter Family Vineyards – napa; 707 265-7980 op by appm

PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 lw, S. ha; 707 963-Port(7678) op day 10:3

Pride Mountain Wines – 4 02 6 Sp Mu a r d, S. h a; 7 07 9 63 -4 94 9 o p by a pp

PROVENANCE – 1695 S. ha hwy, S. ha; 707 968-3633 op da

Quintessa – 1601 Svd ta, S. ha; 707 967-1601 op by app

Quixote – 6126 Svad ta, napa; 707 944-2659 op by app

RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zad l, S. ha; 707 963-3141 op daGift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

REATA – 1 Kkad ra rad, napa; 707 254-8673 op da

Regusci Winery – 5584 Svad ta, napa; 707 254-0403 op da

Relic – S. ha; 707 967-9380 op by appm

Revana Family – 2930 S. ha hwy, S. ha; 707 967-8814 op by app

Reverie Winery – 1250 Damd M rd, casa; 707 942-6800 op by appREYNOLDS FAMILY – 3266 Svad ta, napa; 707 258-2558 op da

Rios Wine – 1334-B l Av, casa; 707 942-1376 op day 10:3

Ritchie Creek – 4024 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 963-4661 op by app

Road 31 Wine Co – napa; 707 649-1200 op by appm

Robert Biale – 4038 B ra rd, napa; 707 257-7555 op by app

Robert Craig Winery – 62 5 imp a Way , n apa; 70 7 2 52 -2 25 0 x1 o p by a pp m M-S

Robert Keenan – 3660 Sp M. rd, S. ha; 707 963-9177 op by app

Robert Mondavi – 7801 S. ha hwy 29, oakv; 707 968-2001 op da

Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Svad ta, Yuv; 707 944-9090 op day 1

Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Svad ta, napa; 707 944-8004 op by app

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ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Svad ta, n, S. ha; 707 963-5170 op day 10-5

Round Pond Winery – 886 rud rd, rud; 1-888-302-2575 By appm

Rudd Winery – 500 oakv css rd, oakv; 707 944-8577 op tus-Sa by appm

Ruston Family – 2798 Sp S, S. ha; 707 967-8025 op by appm

Rustridge Ranch – 2910 lw cs V a y rd , S. ha; 707 965-9353 op b y app m

Rutherford Grove – 1673 S. ha hwy, rud; 707 963-0544 op day 10-4:30

RUTHERFORD HILL – 200 rud h rd, rud; 707 963-1871 op day 10-5

Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Svad ta, rud; 707 968-3200 op day 10-4:30Saddleback Cellars – 7802 My rad, oakv ; 707 944- 1305 op da y by app m 10-4

Saintsbury – 1500 ls cas Av, napa; 707 252-0592 op M-Sa by appm

Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Ma S, S. ha; 707 963-5105 op by appm

Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-5889 op by appm

Savour Saint Helena – 649 Ma S, S. ha; 707 968-5445 op day 10-8

Sawyer Cellars – 8350 S. ha hwy, rud; 707 963-1980 op by appm y

School House Vineyards – 3549 lay rd, S. ha; 707 963-4240 op by appm

Schramsberg – 1400 S amsb rd, ca sa; 707 942-2414 op da y b y app m 10-4

Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Sp M rd, S. ha; 707 963-4882 op by appm

Sciandri Family – 50 K us ca y rd, c mbsv /n apa; 70 7 2 77 -4 99 9 x3 o p by a pp m y

Seavey Vineyard – 1310 c Vay rd, S. ha; 707 963-8339 op by appm

SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 S. ha hwy 29, rud; 707 944-2945 op day 10:30-5Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings

Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Svad ta, napa; 707 944-2877 op by appm

Sherwin Family – 4060 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 963-1154 op by appm

Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Svad ta , napa; 707 255-5990 f-Su 10-5, M-tu by appm

Silenus Vintners – 5225 Sa Av, napa; 707 299-3930 op by appm y

Silver Oak Cellars – 91 5 o ak v c ss ad , oa kv ; 1 -80 0- 273 -88 09 op M -S a 9- 5, Su 11 -5

Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3 10 5 S va d t a , na pa ; 7 07 22 6-85 69 f & Sa 11 -4 , tu-tu by app

Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Svad ta, napa; 707 257-1770 op day 10-5

Sky Vineyards – 1500 lkya rd, napa; 707 935-1391 op by appm

Smith Madrone – 4022 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 963-2283 op by appm

Sodaro Estate – 24 Bu oak la, napa; 707 812-4848 op by appm

SOMERSTON RANCH TASTING ROOM – 6490 Was, Yuv; 707 944-8200 Day 10am-10pmSOMERSTON VINEYARDS – 3450 Sa cay rd, S. ha; 707 944-8414 Day 10-4

Spelletich Cellars – 425 gaway rd W, napa; 707 363-5757 op by appm

Spottswoode – 1902 Mada Av, S. ha; 707 963-0134 op by appm

Spring Mountain – 2805 Sp M. rd, S. ha; 707 967-4188 op by appm

St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Ma S, S. ha; 707 963-1313 M-Sa 10-6, Su 10-5

St. Helena Winery – 100 Pa Av, S. ha; 707 967-9463 op by appmST. SUPÉRY – 8440 S. ha hwy, rud; 800 942-0809 op day 10-5

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Svad ta, napa; 707 944-2020 op day 10-4:30

Stagecoach Vineyard – 3267 Sda cay rd., napa; 707 259-1198 op by appm

Staglin Family – 1570 Ba oaks l, rud; 707 944-0477 op by appm

Stags’ Leap Winery – 6150 Sv ad ta , napa; 1-800-395-2441 By ad va appm y

Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Sv ad ta, napa; 707 252-7272 op d ay 10:30-4:30 by app

STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Duawa la, casa; 707 942-3344 M-f 10:30-5Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Children OK Sa-Su 10-5

Stoneheath Winery – napa; 707 257-0701 op by appm

Stonehedge Winery – 1004 c S, napa; 707 256-4444 tu-tu 12-6, f-Sa 12-8

Stony Hill Vineyard – c a d s, S . h a; 7 07 96 3- 26 36 o p M -f 9- 5 b y ap

Storybook Mountain – 3835 hwy 128, casa; 707 942-5310 op by app

Sullivan Vineyard – 10 90 g a r d, ru d ; 707 963 -96 46 op d a y 10 -5 b y a pp

SUMMERS ESTATE – 1171 tubbs la, caisa; 707 942-5508 op day 10:3Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Summit Lake – 2000 Summ lak D, Aw; 707 965-2488 op by app

SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 S. ha hwy S, S. ha; 707 963-3104 op daGift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Swanson Vineyards – 1271 May l, rud; 707 967-3500 op by app

Tallulah Wines – 1043 Vaj S, napa; 707 843-1823 op by app

Tamber Bey Vnyds – 1234 Adams S, S. ha; 707 968-5345 op da

TASTE AT OXBOW – 70 8 f s S , na pa/ 7 07 2 65- 960 0 S u, M , W d , t u , S a 12- 6, f

Tasting Room, The – a napa W c, 40 S. ha hwy, oakv ; 707 848-9630 op day 1

Taylor Family Vineyards –5991 Svad ta, napa; 707 255-3593 op by app

Tayson Pierce Estate Wines – 69 9 S. S. ha hw y, S . h a; 7 07 96 8-97 80 By a pp m

Teachworth – 4451 S. ha hwy, casa; 707 942-8432 op by app

Tedeschi Family Winery – 2779 ga S. casa; 707 337-5526 tu-Su 12-4:30 by appm

Terra Valentine – 3787 Sp Mua rd, S. ha; 707 967-8340 op by app

The Terraces – 1450 Svad ta, S. ha; 707 963-1707 op by app

Tofanelli Family – 1212 P S, casa; 707 942-6504 op by appm

Tom Eddy – 3870 hwy 128, casa; 707 942-4267 op by app

Toolbox Wine Co. – 1021 MKsy S, napa; 707 257-6796 op da

Tournesol Wine – napa; 707 287-7557 op by appm

Trahan Winery – 974 fak S, napa; 707 257-7477 op da

Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 oak K Av, napa; 707 255-7700 op day 1

Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Wa la, S. ha; 707 967-8027 op by app

Trespass Vineyard – 1859 hvw Pa, S. ha; 707 963-0804 op by app

Trinchero Family Estates – 3070 n. S. ha hwy, S. ha; 1-800-473-4454 op da

Trinitas Cellars – a t M a r s , 875 Bdaux Way, napa; 707 251-3012 op da

Tristant – 1012 Ba l, casa; 707 942-0600 op by app

Truchard – 3234 od Sma rd, napa; 707 253-7153 op by app

Tudal Winery – 1015 B t rd, S. ha; 707 963-3947 op by app

Tulocay – 1426 cmbsv rd, napa; 707 255-4064 op by app

TURNBULL WINE CELLARS – 8210 hway 29, oakv; 707 963-5839 op da

Twomey Cellars – 1183 Duawa la, casa; 800-505-4850 op M-Sa 9-5, Su

Ubuntu Annex – tas rm, 1130 Ma S, napa; 707 251-5656 M-Wd 12-6, tu-f 12-8, Sa-Su 11-8 b

Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 fs S, napa; 707 927-5864 op da

Up Valley Vintners – 1371 l Av, casa; 707 942-1004 tu-Sa 11-8, Su, M 11-6, tu & W

V Madrone – 3169 S. ha hwy n, S. ha; 707 963-3573 op by app

V Wine Cellars – 6525 Was S, Yuv; 707 531-7053 op da

V. SATTUI WINERY – c hwy 29 & W l, S. ha; 707 963-7774 op day 9-6 (W uPicnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours

Van Der Heyden – 4057 Svad ta, napa; 707 257-0130 op day 10-6 by app

Varozza Vineyards – 514 Pa Av, S. ha; 707 963-0331 op by appm

Velo Vino – pu c Ws, 709 Ma S, S. ha; 707 968-0625 op daVenge – 4708 Svad ta, napa; 707 942-9100 Wd-Su by appm

Verismo Wines – 100 rapp l, napa; 707 944 Wine (9463) op by appm

Vermeil – 1255 l Av, casa; 877-668-4334 Su-tu 10-5:30, f-Sa

Viader Winery – 112 0 D Pa k rd , D P a k; 707 963- 381 6 x. 11 0 op by ad va a pp

Vinoce & Twenty Rows – 88 0 V a j S , nap a; 707 265 -77 50 tu - Sa 1 1- 5, Su & M b

Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 gwd Av, caisa; 70 7 9 42 -6 99 5 o p da y 10 -4 :3 0 by a pp

Vine Cliff Winery – 74 00 S v ad t a , Y u v ; 7 07 9 44 -13 64 op d a y 10 -5 b y a pp

Vineyard 29 – 2929 S ha hwy, S. ha; 707 963-9292 op by app

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Vintner’s Collective – 1245 Ma S, napa; 707 255-7150 op day 11-6

Volker Eisele Family – 3080 lw cs Vay rd, S. ha; 707 965-9485 op by appm y

Volta Wine– 3108 Svad ta, Yuv; 707 501-4060 op by appm y

Von Strasser – 1510 Dam d M. rd, ca s a; 707 942-0930 op by ap pm 10:30-4:30

W. H. Smith– 1307 l Avu, Su B, casa; 707 942-1194 Su, M, tu, tu 10-5, f-Sa 10-6:30

WATERSTONE – tas a oxbw, 708 fs S, napa; 707 265-9600 Su-tu 12-7, f-Sa 12-9Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK

Waugh Cellars – napa; 888-883-Wine (9463) op by appm y

Wermuth Winery – 3942 Svad ta, casa; 707 942-5924 op rap s

Whetstone Wine Cellars – tasd a Ubuu Ax 1130 Ma S, napa; 707 254-0600 op by appm

White Cottage Ranch – 555 c Av, Aw; 707 965-0516 op by appm 10-5

WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 S. ha hwy S. (hwy 29), S. ha; 800-963-9454 x 19 op day 10-5:45Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours

White Rock Vineyard – napa op by appm y

William Cole Vnyds – 2849 Sa ha hwy n, S. ha; 707 963-6100 op by appm y

William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Svad ta, S. ha; 707 963-8310 op day 11-5

WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY – 1761 Aas Pak rad, napa; 707 265-3024 op day 10-5 by appPicnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs

WINE GARAGE – 1020 f Bvd (hwy 29), casa; 707 942-5332 op Wd-Sa 11-6

Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 napa tw c, napa; 707 253-9450 M-tu 11-7, Wd-tu 11-6, f-Sa 10-9, Su 11-7

Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 M. Vd rd, napa; 707 265-8798 op by appm y

Witt Estate – 1500 Wa l, S. ha; 707 967-8046 op by appm

X Winery – 1405 2d S, napa; 707 204-9522 op by appm y

Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 rdwd rd, napa; 707-226-1800 op day by appm y

Young Ridge Estate – 1200 tmps Av, napa; 707 265-8400 op by appm y

Z-52 – Pud a tas a oxbw, 708 fs S, napa; 707 265-9600 Su-tu 11-6, f-Sa 11-9

Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 lak cuy hwy; casa; 707 942-9251 Day 10-4:30

ZD W INES – 8383 Svad ta, rud; 707 963-5188 op day 10-4:30Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

A. Rafanelli Winery – 4 685 W . D y c k r d, h a ds bu ; 7 07 4 33- 138 5 o p b y ap p m y

AcornWinery – 12040 od rdwd hwy, hadsbu; 707 433-6440 op by appm yAdobe Road Winery – 1 99 5 S . M D w B vd , P au ma; 7 07 9 39 -79 67 o p b y ap p m y

– 481 1s S, Sma; 707 939-9099 Day 11-7

Adrian Fog – hadsbu; 707 431-1174 op by appm y

Akoma Zoume – 3030 cavda rd, g e; 707 996-1787 op by appm y

Albini Family Vineyards – 886 Js l, Wds; 707 838-9249 op by appm y

ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Maa, hadsbu; 800 405-5987 op day 10-5Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings

Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 hwy 128, hadsbu; 707 433-7209 op day 10-5

Amista Vineyards – 3320 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 431-9200 op day 11-4:30

AMOROSA BELLA – a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1826 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa 10-10

Amphora Wines – 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 431-7767 op day 11-4:30

Arbios/Praxis – Pu d a la s : gy sv Av & hw y 1 28 , gy sv ; 7 07 85 7-49 00 o p da y 11 -6

Archipel – 4611 tmas rd, hadsbu; 800-273-0177 op by appm M-Sa 10-5

Arista Winery – 7015 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 473-0606 op day 11-5

ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Wssd rad, hadsbu; 707 433-2222 op day 11-5Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings

Arnot-Roberts – hadsbu; 707 433-2400 op by appm

Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 1 43 47 S m a h wy 1 2, g e ; 7 07 9 35 -2 60 0 o p da y

Atascadero Creek – 4114 rss rad, Sbasp; 707 824-8204 op by appm

Audelssa Estate Winery– 13750 Ad D, g e; 707 933-8514 op d

Balletto – 5700 oda rd, Saa rsa; 707 568-2455 op d

B. R. COHN WINERY – 15000 Sma hwy 12, g e; 800-330-4064 op dGift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings

B Wise Vnyds – Pu d a Sma e a: 35 e n apa S; 70 7 9 35 -1 20 0 Wd-M 11 -6 , tu

Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vyad l., Sma; 707 935-9511 op day

Battaglini Wines – 2948 P rd, Saa rsa; 707 578-4091 op by appm

Bedarra Vineyards – Pud a las: gysv Av & hwy 128, gysv; 707 857-4900 op da

Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 97 11 Ws D y c k rd, h a dsbu ; 7 07 4 73 -9 17 1 o p da y

Benovia Winery – 3339 hama rd, Saa rsa; 707 526-4441 op by appm

Benziger Family Winery – 1883 ld ra rd, g e; 888 490-2739 op d

Bevan Cellars – 3900 Maazas ck l, Saa rsa; 707 332-2918 op by appm

Bluenose Wines – Pud a huds S Ws, 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op d

Blue Rock Vineyards – cvda; 707 481-0867 op by appm

Bonneau Family – cas D, 23001 Ad D, Sma; 800-996-0420 op day 11-6:30 (5

Branham Estate – Pud a Dww W: 132 Paza S, hadsbu; 707 473-0337 tu 11-6, f-Sa 11-7,

Brutocao Cellars – Pud a Sma ea: 35 e napa S; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6, tuBucklin Old Hill Ranch – 8 od h ra rd; g e 707 933-1726 op by appm

Buena Vista Winery – 18000 od Wy rd, Sma; 707 265-1472 op d

C. Donatiello – Pud a V cuu: 322 hadsbu Av c, hadsbu; 707 431-1011 op by appm

Cahill Winery – 4950 rss rd, Sbasp; 707 823-1335 M-f 9-4, Sa-

Camellia Cellars – 57 f S., hadsbu; 707 433-1290 op d

Captûre – hadsbu; 707 395-0457 op by appm

Carol Shelton – 3354-B cy l, Saa rsa; 707 575-3441 op by appm

Cass Winery – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 op day

CELLAR DOOR – 1395 Badway, Sma; 707 938-4466 tu-M 11-6, tu-

CELLARS OF SONOMA – 133 fu S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1826 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-S

Chalk Hill – 10300 cak h rd, hadsbu; 707 657-4837 op d

CHANDELLE WINERY – a t ca D: 1395 Badway, Sma; 707 938-4466 tu-M 11-6, tu & CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 fs S. W., Sma; 707 935-3848 op d

Charles Heintz – Sbasp; 877 874-3852 op by appm

Chasseur – Sbasp; 707 829-1941 op by appm f

Chateau Felice – 10603 cak h rd, hadsbu; 707 836-9011 Sa-Su 11-4, wkdays

Christie Vineyards – 851 lmk la, hadsbu; 707 431-0662 op by appm

CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 lmk l, hadsbu; 707 433-2001 op dPicnic Area

Clarbec – 19368 oa Av, Sma; 707 996-4012 op by appm

Clary Ranch – 3461 Mdd tw rk rd, Pauma; 707 766-7466 op by appm

Claypool Cellars – 67 61 S b as p A v , S 500 , S b as p ; 70 7 86 1- 9358 S a -S u 1 -5

CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Ad Dv, Sma; 707 940-4000 op dGift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings

Clos du Bois – 19410 gysv Av, gysv; 707 857-3100 op day

Clouds Rest Vineyards – Puuma; 707 765-0841 op by appm

Collier Falls – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12,Kwd; 888-433-6555 op dayPud a famy Ws –Dy ck Vay: 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 10

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COMPASS Wines– Pud a Sma ea: 35 e napa S; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6, tu sasa

Copain Wines – 7800 eassd rd, hadsbu; 707 836-8822 op tu-Su 11-5 by app

Corda – 845 c Vay rd, Pauma; 707 781-9310 op by appm y

Coturri Winery – 6725 eps rd, g e; 707 525-9125 op by appm y

D & L Carinalli Vineyards – 2900 la rd, Saa rs ; 707 795-7052 op by app m y

D’Argenzio – 1301 cvd Av, S A, Saa rsa; 707 280-4658 op day 11-5

Dashe Cellars – Pud a famy Ws – Dy ck Vay: 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

Da Vero – 766 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 431-8000 Wd-M 10-5David Coffaro – 7485 Dy ck rd, gysv; 707 433-9715 op day 11-4

David Noyes – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 op day 10:30-5

Davis Family Vnyds – 52 f S, hadsbu; 707 433-3858 tu-Su 11-4:30

Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sma hway, Kwd; 707 833-5215 op day 10:30-4:30

Dehlinger – 4101 V h rd, Sbasp; 707 823-2378 Ja-Au by appm, fdays y

De La Montanya – 999 fma l., hadsbu; 707 433-3711 op day 11-4:30

Del Carlo – 4939 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 484-2430 op by appm y

DE LOACH VNYDS – 1791 ov rad, Saa rsa; 707 526-9111 op day 10-5

DE LORIMIER WINERY (my Msa)– 2001 hwy 128, gysv ; 800 546-7718 op day 10:30-5Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Deux Amis – 602 lmk l, hadsbu; 707 431-7945 op by appm y

Downtown Wine Cellars– 13 2 Pa za S, h a dsbu ; 70 7 4 73 -0 33 7 tu 11 -6 , f -Sa 11 -7 , Su 1 1-5Draxton Wines – 4001 hwy 128, gysv; 707 857-3300 op day 10:30-5

DREYER WINE – Pud a Sma ea: 35 e napa S, Sma; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6, tu sasa

Dry Creek Vineyards – 3 77 0 l amb B d rd , h a dsb u ; 70 7 43 3- 100 0 o p d a y 10 :3 0- 4: 30

Duchamp Estate – 280 cqua rd, hadsbu; 707 433-6665 op by appm y

DUNAH VINEYARDS – a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1876 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa 10-10

Dutch Bill Creek – Sbasp; 877 874-3852 op by appm y

DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 431-2700 op day 11-5Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Dutton Estate – 8757 g Vay rd; Sbasp; 707 829-9463 op day 10-5

Dutton-Goldfield– 3100 g v s h w ay n , S ba s p ; 7 07- 827 -36 00 op da y 10- 4: 30

Edmeades Tasting Room– 20 Mas S, hadsbu; 800 994-2454 op day 10:30-5:30

Ehret Winery – Pu d a la s : gy sv Av & hw y 1 28 , gy sv ; 7 07 85 7-49 00 o p da y 11 -6

Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sma hwy. 12, Kwd; 707 833-6100 op day 12-6

Eric K. James – 452 f s S e, Sma P aza; 707 996-1364 Wd-S u 11-5 by ap pm

Eric Kent Wine Cellars – Saa rsa ; 707 527-9700 nv 15 -Au 15 by app

ERIC ROSS – 14300 Ad D, g e; 707 939-8525 op day 11-5P u d a l a s: g ys v Av & hwy 12 8, g ys v ; 70 7 85 7- 4900 o p d a y 11- 6

Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-1637 op day 10-5

Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 op day 10:30-4:30

Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sma hwy. 12; 888 433-6555 Ma-D 10:30-5, Ja-fb csd tu-W

FAVERO VNYDS – 3939 lva Vay rd, Sma; 707 935-3939 op by appm y– Pu d a Sma e a: 35 e n apa S; 70 7 9 35 -1 20 0 Wd-M 11 -6 , tu sas a

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113 Paza S, hadsbu; 707 431-2222 tu-Su 11-6

Field Stone Winery – 10075 hwy 128, hadsbu; 707 433-7266 op day 10-5

Fisher Vineyards – 6200 S.ha rd; 707 539-7511 op by appm y

Flowers Vineyard & Winery – 28 50 0 Sa vw rd, c az ad ; 70 7 8 47 -3 66 1x32 o p by a pp m

Foggy Valley – Pu d a la s: gy sv Av & hw y 1 28 , gy sv ; 7 07 8 57 -4 90 0 o p da y 1 1-6

Folk Machine – Pud a Dww W: 132 Paza S, hadsbu; 707 473-0337 tu 11-6, f-Sa 11-7, Su 11-5

Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 od rdwd hwy, hadsbu; 707 433-7272 op da

Forchini Vineyards – 51 41 D y c k rd, h a dsbu ; 70 7 4 31 -8 88 6 f -Su 11 -4 :3 0, M-t u

Forth Vnyds – Pud a famy Ws –Dy ck Vay: 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 10:

FOYT FAMILY WINES – Pud a Madw W:, 23574 Ad D/hwy 121, Sma; 707 934-4090 op da

Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Va Amds, gysv; 707 857-1400 op da

Freeman Winery – 1300 Mmy rd, Sbasp; 707 823-6937 op by appm

Freestone Vineyards – 12747 e cam Bda, fs; 707 874-1010 Da

Frick – 23072 Wa rad, gysv; 707 857-1980 Sa-Su 12-4:30 (SummFRITZ WINERY – 24691 Du ck rd, cvda; 707 894-3389 op day 10:Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings

Gann Family – Pud a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1876 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa

Garden Creek Ranch– 2335 gyss rd, gysv; 707 433-8345 op by appm

Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Wssd rd, hadsbu;707 473-2909 op day 10:3

Geyser Peak Winery – A c ay r d, 2 22 81 c a rd , g y s v ; 7 07 8 57- 250 0 op d a

Glen Lyon Vineyards – Sma; 707 833-0032 op da

GLORIA FERRER CAVES & V NYDS – 23555 hwy 121, S ma; 707 996-7256 op daGift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Gofessel Vineyards – 20838 Buda rad, Sma; 415 225-6801 op by appm

Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-1645 op by appm

Gourmet Au Bay – 913 hwy 1, Bda Bay; 707 875-9875 f-Sa 11-8, Su-t

Graton Ridge – 3561 gavs hwy n, Sbasp; 707 823-3040 f-M 1

Gunfighter – P u d a l as : g ys v A v & hw y 12 8, g ys v ; 70 7 85 7- 490 0 op da

Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Dmak S, Sma; 707 938-5277 op day 1

GUERRERO FERNANDEZ – a ca D: 1395 Badway, Sma; 707 938-4466 tu-M 11-6, tu & W

Gustafson Family –9100 Swas P Skas Sps rad, gysv; 707 433-2371 Sa 10-4

Hanna Winery – 9280 hwy 128, hadsbu; 707 431-4310 op da5353 oda rd, Saa rsa; 707 575-3371 op da

Hanzell Vineyards – 18596 lma Avu, Sma; 707 996-3860 op by appm

Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Ma rad, fsv; 707 887-8011 op day 1

Hart‘s Desire – Pu d a Wa ta s r m: 53 f S, ha ds bu; 7 07 43 3-30 97 tu-M

Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 ov rd, Saa rsa; 707 573-8711 op da

Hauck Cellars – 223 c S, hadsbu; 707 473-9065 M-tu 11:30-4:30, f-Su 11:30-5, cs

Hawkes Wine – 6734 hwy. 128, hadsbu; 707 433-4295 op daHawkes Wine Tasting Rm – 383 1s S Ws, Sma; 707 938-7620 op da

Hawley Wines – 6387 W Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 431-2705 op by appm

Haywood Winery – 25 eas napa S, S c; 707 933-3001 op da

Highway 12 Winery – 498 fs S. e, Sma; 707 938-8091 op day 10:3

HKG ESTATE WINES – 13647 Ad Dv, g e; 707 938-7622 tu-Su

Hobo – Pud a Dw w W: 13 2 Pa za S , ha ds bu; 7 07 47 3-03 37 tu 11 -6 , f -Sa 11 -7 , S

Holdredge – 51 f S, hadsbu; 707 431-1424 Sa-Su 11-4:30

Homewood Winery – 23120 Buda rd, Sma; 707 996-6353 op da

Hook and Ladder – 2134 ov rd, Saa rsa; 707 526-2255 op day 1

HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 433-6491 op daGift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Hudson Street Wineries – 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op daIcaria Creek Winery – 27750 As rd, cvda; 707 486-9623 op by appm

IL CUORE – Pud a Sma e a: 35 e napa S; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6, tu s

Imagery Estate – 14355 hwy 12, g e; 707 935-4515 Wkdays 10- 4:30, W kds

Inman Family – 3900 P rad, Saa rsa; 707 293-9576 f -Su 11-4 b

Inspiration Vnyds & Winery –33 60 c y l Su e , Sa a rsa ; 7 07 23 7-49 80 o p da y

Iron Horse – 9786 rss Sa rd, Sbasp; 707 887-1507 op day 1

J Keverson – P u d a W a tas rm: 53 f S , h a ds bu ; 7 07 433 -309 7 t u -M

J Lynne Wines – Pud a V tass: 9058 Wds rd, Wds; 707 620-0833 M-f 12-8pm, a w

J Rickards Winery – 24505 ca rd, cvda; 707 758-3441 tu-S

J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 od rdwd hwy, hadsbu; 707 431-3646 op da

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JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Ad Dv, Sma; 707 931-7575 op day 10-5:30

JAMES FAMILY – Pud a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1876 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa 10-10

JAQK CELLARS – Pu d a Sma e a: 35 e n apa S; 70 7 9 35 -1 20 0 Wd-M 11 -6 , tu sas a

JCB Tasting Room & Wine Bar – 320 c S, hadsbu; 707 473-9707 Su-Wd 10:30-5:30, tu-Sa 10:30-9

Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 hwy 128, hadsbu; 707 433-2319 op day 11-4

John Tyler Wines – 4353 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 473-0123 op day 10:30-5

Jordan – 1474 Axad Vay rd, hadsbu; 707 431-5250 op by appm y

JOSEPH JEWELL – Pud a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1876 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa 10-10Joseph Swan Winery – 29 16 lau a r d, fs v ; 70 7 5 73 -3 74 7 Sa , Su & s m day s, 1 1-4: 30

Kachina – 4551 Dy ck rad, hadsbu; 707 332-7917 op by appm y

Kamen Estate – 21692 8 S e, Su 300, S ma; 707 833-1700 op by ap pm y

Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kasaa rd, Pauma; 707 763-6348 Sa Su 11-4 by app

Kaz Winery – 233 Adb cay rd, Kwd; 707 833-2536 f-M 11-5Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours

Keating –23564 Ad D, Sma; 707 939-6510 op day 10-5

Keller Estate – 5875 lakv hwy, Pauma; 707 765-2117 tu-Su 11- 4:30

Kelley & Young – Pud a huds S Ws, 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op day 11-5

KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR – 5007 fu rd, fu; 707 571-8100 op day 10-5Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM – 337 hadsbu Av, hadsbu; 707 433-7102 op day 10-5Children & Pets OK

Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sma hwy 12, Kwd; 707 833-5891 op day 10-4:30

Kings Hill Cellars – 3404 Ks h rd, Saa rsa; 707 538-0704 op by appm y

Kokomo – 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0200 op day 11-4:30

Korbel Champagne Cellars – 13250 rv rd, guv; 707 824-7000 op day 10-5

Krutz Family Cellars– 1301 cvad Av, Saa r sa; 707 536-1532 op by appm y

Kunde – 9825 Sma hwy 12, Kwd; 707 833-5501 op day 10:30-4

La Crema – 235 hadsbu Av, hadsbu; 800 314-1762 op day 10:30-5:30

La Czar Vineyards – 7870 gus rd, fsv; 707 887-3400 op by appm y

Lago di Merlo – a famy Ws –Dy ck Vay: 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

Lake Sonoma Winery – Pud a Vay M: 777 Mad rd, g e; 800 750-9463 op day 10-4:30

Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu;707 431-9600 op day 10:30-4:30

Lancaster Estate – 15 00 1 c a k h r d, h ad sb u ; 707 433 -81 78 x20 9 op b y ap p m y

Landmark – 101 Adb cay rd, Kwd; 707 833-0053 op day 10-4:30

Larson Family – 23355 Mk rd, Sma; 707 938-3031 op day 10-5

LA SIRENA – Pud a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1876 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa 10-10

Laurel Glen – 14301 Ad D Su 5, g e; 707 933-9877 op by appm y

LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sma hwy, Kwd; 707 537-3810 op day 10-5Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dy c k rd, hadsbu; 954 401-0096 Ap 15- Sp 1, Day 1-5 by app

Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 lmk l, hadsbu; 707 433-9211 op day 10-5

Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15 18 8 S m a h wy , g e ; 7 07 9 96 -2 75 0 tu-M 1 1-4: 30

Littorai Wines – 788 gd rd rd. Sbasp; 707 823-9586 op by appm y

Locals Tasting Room – c gysv Av & hwy 128, gysv; 707-857-4900 op day 11-6

Longboard Vineyards – 5 f S, hadsbu; 707 433-3473 op day 11-6

LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Duba rd, g e; 707 935-7221 op day 11-5 by appPicnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours

Lynmar Estate – 3909 f rd, Sbasp; 707 829-3374 op day 11-4

MacLeod Family Vnyd – Kwd; 707 833-4312 op by appm y

MacPhail Family – 851 Maa D, hadsbu; 707 433-4780 op by appm y

Macrae Family – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 op day 10:30-5

MacRostie Winery – 21481 e S e, Su 25, Sma; 707 996-4480 Sa 11-4:30 by appm

MADRONE RIDGE WINERY– Pu d a Sma e a: 35 e n apa S; 70 7 9 35 -1 20 0 Wd-M 11 -6

MANZANITA CREEK – 1 44 1 A&B g v S , ha ds bu; 70 7 43 3-40 52 f -Sa 1 1-4: 30 , Su-t u by app– Pud a Sma ea: 35 e napa S; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6

Marimar Estate – 11400 ga rad, Sbasp; 707 823-4365 op da

Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 rv rd, Wds; 707 525-0570 op da

MARTIN RAY – 2191 laua rad, Saa rsa; 707 823-2404 op daGift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Martorana Family Winery– 5956 Ws Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-1909 op by appm

Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 B Vay rd, Saa rsa; 707 528-6464 op day

MATRIX – 3291 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 433-1911 op daGift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dy ck rd, hadsbu;707 431-0804 op da

MAYO FAMILY – 131 01 A d D v a h w ay 12, g e ; 7 07 938 -94 01 o p d a y 10

MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sma hwy, Kwd; 707 833-5504 op day 10

MAYO FAMILY – Pud a t ca D: 1395 Badway, Sma; 707 938-4466 tu-M 11-6, tu &

MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 ly Sps rd, hadsbu; 707 431-8159 op daGift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Medlock Ames – 3487 Axad Vay rd, hadsbu; 707 431-8845 op da

Meeker Vineyards – 21035 gysv Av, gysv; 707 431-2148 op day

Mercury Winery – 21015 gysv Avu, gysv; 707 857-9870 tu-M

Merriam Vnyds – 11650 ls Ams rd, hadsbu; 707 433-4032 op da

Merry Edwards – 2959 gavs hwy n, Sbasp; 888-388-9050 op day 9:30-4:30, app m

Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 W ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-7427 op by appm

Mietz Cellars – Pud a famy Ws – Dy ck Vay: 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 Day 10

Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Wssd rd; hadsbu; 707 431-2121 op da

MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 ly Sps rd; hadsbu; 707 433-4320 op by appm

Montemaggiore – 2355 Ws Dy ck rd; hadsbu; 707 433-9499 op by appm

MOSHIN VINEYARDS – 10295 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 433-5499 op day

Mountain Terraces – g e; 707 481-7377 op by appm

Mounts Family – 3901 W ck rd, hadsbu ; 707 292-8148 Sa 11-5, Su 12-4:30

Mueller – 6301 Sa rd, Wds; 707 837-7399 f-M

Munselle Vineyards – 3763 hwy 128, gysv; 707 857-9988 op by appm

Murphy-Goode – 20 Mas S, hadsbu; 800 499-7644 op day 10

Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sma hwy, Kwd; 707 833-0526 op da

Mutt Lynch Winery – 602 lmk l, hadsbu; 707 942-6180 op by appmNalle – 2383 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-1040 Sa 12-5 &

Nicholson Ranch – 4200 napa rd, Sma; 707 938-8822 op da

Novy Family – 981 Away c, S e & f, Saa rsa; 707 578-3882 op by app m da

Occidental Road Cellars – 2 06 4 ga vs hw y, n , B d 7; 70 7 8 74 -9 40 0 o p Sa 1-4

Old World Winery – 850 rv rd, fu; 707 490-6696 op by appm

Optima Winery – 498 M l, U c, hadsbu; 707 431-8222 op by appm

ORCHARD STATION WINERY – a Mda cas: 14301 Ad D, g e; 707-938-7550 tu-M

Paint Horse – 16510 Ad Dv, Sma; 707 935-0148 op by appm

Palmeri – Pud a ts Asa Ws: 21002 gysv Av, gysv; 707 857-4101 tu-M 11

Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0422 op day

MEADOWCROFT WINES

Catch the Buzz

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

op Day 11-5 • 23574 Ad D/hwy 121, Sma. • 707-934-4090

MOONDANCE CELLARS

Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produsmall lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured bthe winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery.

Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)

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PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 tmas lak has D, Sana rsa; 707 528-Wine op day 11-5Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours

PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM – 8 86 0 S m a h wy , K wd; 7 07 28 2-90 20 o p da y 11 -6Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Parmelee Hill – 1695 Sp rd, Sma; 707 933-8905 op by appm y

Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 lamb Bd rd, hadsbu; 877-825-5547 op day 11-5

Pasterick Vnyd – 3 49 1 W s D y c k r a d, h a d sb u ; 7 07 4 33 -46 55 o p b y ap p m y

Paul Hobbs – Sbasp; 707 824-9879 op by appm y

Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 cay rd, gysv; 707 857-3531 op day 10-4:30

Pellegrini Family – 4055 Ws ov rd, Saa rsa; 800-891-0244 op by appm y

Pendleton Estate – 35100 hwy 128, cvda; 707 894-3732 op by appm yP u d a las: gysv Av & hwy 128, gys v ; 707 857-4900 op da y 11- 6

Peters Family – 2064 hwy. 116 n, Su 102, Sb as p; 707 829-3111 op by app m y

Peterson – 4791 Dy ck rd Bd 7, hadsbu; 707-431-7568 By appm Sa-Su 11-4:30P u d a las: gysv Av & hwy 128, gys v ; 707 857-4900 op da y 11- 6

Petroni Vineyards – 990 cavda rad, Sma; 707 935-8311 op by appm

Pezzi King Vnyds – 3225 W Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 431-9388 op by appm y

Philip Staley – a famy Ws – Dy ck Vay: 4791 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30

Portalupi – 107 n S, hadsbu; 707 395-0960 op day 10:30-7

Porter Bass Winery – 117 50 Ma ys ca y rd , g u v ; 7 07 869 -14 75 o p b y ap p m y

Porter Creek – 8735 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 433-6321 op day 10:30-4:30Preston of Dry Creek – 9282 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-3372 op day 11-4:30

Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 431-8333 op day 11-5

R2 Wine Co – 654 Badway, Sma; 707 933-1330 op day 11-6

Ramazzotti Wines – Pud a las: gysv Av & hwy 128, gysv; 707 857-4900 op day 11-6

Ram’s Gate – 28700 Ad D, Sma; 707 721-8700 tu-M 10-6

Ramey Wine Cellars – 25 h adsbu Av , hadsbu ; 707 433- 0870 op by app m y

Ravenswood – 18701 gk rd, Sma; 707 938-1960 op day 10-4:30

Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-8559 op day 11-5

Red Car Wine Co – 8400 ga rd, Sbasp; 707 829-8500 op day 10-4:30

RH – Pud a las: gysv Av & hwy 128, gysv; 707 857-4900 op day 11-6

RICHARDSON WINERY – Pud a ca D Sma: 1395 B adway; 707 938-4466 op da y 11- 6

Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs – 650 ly Sps rd, hadsbu; 707 433-7721 op day 11-4; Summ f-Su 5River Road Vnyds – 5220 rss rd, Sbasp; 707 887-8130 op by appm y

Roadhouse Winery – 240 c S, hadsbu; 707 922-6362 tu-tu 12-6, f-Su 12-7

Robert Hunter – 15655 Ad D, Sma; 707 328-0173 op by appm y

Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wd rd, fu; 707 578-1601 f-Su 10-5, tu-M by app

Robert Young Estate – 4960 rd Wy rd, gysv; 707 431-4811 op day 10-4:30

Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bss rd, Sma; 707 939-6903 By app M-Sa 10-5, Su 11-4

Roche – 122 Ws Spa S, Sma; 707 935-7115 op day 11-6

Rochioli – 6192 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 433-2305 tu-M 11-4, tu-Wd by app

Rocking Z – Pud a huds S Ws: 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op day 11-5

RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 od rdwd hwy, hadsbu; 707 431-1533Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK op day 10-5

Roessler – 380 fs S W, Sma; 707 933-4440 op day 11-6

Route 128 Winery – 21079 gysv Av, gysv; 707 696-0004 tu-Su 11-6

Rued – 3850 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-3261 op day 11-4:30

Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Suss rd, Wds; 707 575-9428 op day 10-4

Russian River Vineyards – 5700 gavs hwy n, fsv; 707 887-3344 op day 11-5

Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jams rd; Saa rsa; 707 542-3138 op by appm y

Sadler-Wells Winery – Pud a huds S Ws: 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op day 11-5

Saini Vineyards – 918 rd Vw D; hadsbu; 707 799-0272 op by appm y

Sapphire Hill – 55 f S, hadsbu; 707 431-1888 tus-M 11-4:30

Saracina/Atrea – Pud a las: gysv Av & hwy 128, gysv ; 707 857-4900 op day 11-6

SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 hwy 128, hadsbu; 707 433-2285 op day 10-4Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Sbragia Family – 9990 Dy ck rad, gysv; 707 473-2992 op da

SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bau rad, Sma; 800-966-9365 op daGift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area

Scribe Winery –2300 napa rd, Sma; 707 939-1858 op by appm

SEABISCUIT RANCH –Pud a Sma ea: 35 e napa S; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6, tu s

SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 fu S. eas, Sma; 707 933-3230 op daComplimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed

Seghesio Winery – 700 gv S, hadsbu; 707 433-3579 op da

Selby Winery – 215 c S, hadsbu; 707 431-1288 op daShane Wine Cellars –nva; 415 342-7926 op by appm

Sheldon – 1301 cvad Av, Saa rsa; 707 865-6755 tu 4-8

Siduri Wines – 981 Away cu, Saa rsa; 707 578-3882 By appm da

Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 ca rad, gysv ; 707 942-7082 M-Sa 9-5, Su 11-5, us

Simi Winery – 16275 hadsbu Av, hadsbu; 707 473-3232 op da

Simoncini Vineyards – 23 03 Ws D y c k rd, h a dsbu ; 70 7 4 33 -8 81 1 o p by a pp m

Skewis Wines – 57 f S, hadsbu; 707 431-2160 f-M

SL Cellars – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 op day

Small Vines Wines – 2160 g h rd, Sbasp; 707 823-0886 op by appm

SODA ROCK WINERY – 8015 hway 128, hadsbu; 707 433-3303 op da

Sojourn Cellars –141 e. napa S, Sma; 707 933-7212 Day 10-5 by app

Sonoma-Cutrer – 4 4 01 S us s r d, Wds, 87 7 7 97 -3 48 9 App m s m mdd, tu-MSONOMA ENOTECA – 35 e napa S, Sma; 707 935-1200 Wd-M 11-6, tu us s

Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2d S, Pauma; 707 769-5203 M-S

Spann Vineyards – 111 eas napa S , Sma; 707 933-8343 Da

ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pya rd, Saa rsa; 888-675-Wine op daGift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours

St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 S. ha rad; Saa rsa; 707 538-8674 op day 9-5 by app

Starlite Vineyards – 5511 hway 128, gysv; 707 431-1102 Sa & Su 11-5

Stephen & Walker – 243 hadsbu Av, hadsbu; 707 431-8749 op da

Stone Edge Farm –Sma; 707 935-6520 op by appm

Stonestreet Alexander Mtn – 7111 hway 128, hadsbu; 800 355-8008 f-M 11-4:30

Stryker Sonoma – 5110 hway 128; gysv; 707 433-1944 op day

Stuhlmuller – 49 51 Ws Sda rk l , h a dsbu ; 70 7 4 31 -7 74 5 f -M 10 -4 :3 0, app s mSUNCE WINERY – 1839 ov rd, Saa rsa; 707 526-9463 op day

Taft Street Winery – 203 0 B a w l a , S b as p ; 70 7 82 3- 2049 S a -S u 11 -4: 30 , M -

Talty – 7127 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-8438 f-M 12-4

Tara Bella – 3701 Vk rd, Saa rsa; 707 544-9049 op by appm

Teira Wines – Pud a huds S Ws: 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op da

Teldeschi Winery – 3555 Dy ck rad, hadsbu; 707 433-6626 op da

Terroirs Artisan Wines – 21001 gysv Av, S 101, gysv; 707 857-4101 tu-M 11:

Thomas George Estates – 8075 Wssd rad, hadsbu; 707 431-8031 op da

Three Alarm – Pud a V tass: 9058 Wds rd, Wds; 707 620-0833 M-f 12-8, a w

Thumbprint Cellars – 102 Mas, h adsbu ; 707 433-2393 op day 11-6. f & S

Tin Barn – 21692 e S e. #340, Sma; 707 938-5430 f-M

Toad Hollow – 409A hadsbu Av, hadsbu; 707 431-8667 op day 10:

TR ELLIOT – Pud a cas Sma: 133 4 S, Saa rsa; 707 578-1876 Su-Wd 10-8:30, tu-Sa

Trecini Cellars – 441 Bav S, Saa rsa; 707 525-9400 op by appm

TRENTADUE – 19170 gysv Av, gysv; 707 433-3104 op da

Tres Hermanas – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 op day

TOPELExquisite wines handcrafted from grapes grown to

exacting organic and biodynamic standardsMARK AND DONNIS TOPEL, WINEMAKERS /PROPRIETORS

Visit the tasting room, located just steps off Healdsburg Pla

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Trione Winery – 19550 gysv Av, gysv; 707 814-8100 tu-Su 10-5

Truett Hurst – 5610 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-9545 op day 11-5

Two Amigos – 25 eas napa S, Sma op day 11-6

Twomey Cellars – 3000 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 800-505-4850 M-Sa 10-5, Su 11-5

Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sma hwy, Kwd; 707 833-0526 op day 11-6

Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-5590 op by appm y

UPTick Vineyards – 9050 Wds rd, Wds; 707 566-9153 tu-Sa 11-6, Su-M by app

Valdez Family Wines – 595 Saaa D, cvda; 707 894-3710 Sa 11-4, f & Su by appValley of the Moon – 777 Mad rd, g e; 707 939-4500 op day 10-4:30

Vérité – 4611 tmas rd, hadsbu; 800 273-0177 op by appm y

VIANSA WINERY – 25200 Ad D, Sma; 707 935-4726 op day 10-5

Vintners Signatures –4001 hway 128, gysv; 707 857-3300 op day 10:30-5

VML Russian River Winery – 4035 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 431-4404 op day 11-5

Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 rv rd, cvda; 707 894-5166 op by appm yWellington Vineyards – 11600 Duba rd, g e; 707 939-0708 op day 11-5

Westwood Winery – 11 e. napa S, Su 3, Sma; 707 935-3246 M-f 11-3, Sa-Su 11-5

White Oak Vineyards – 7505 hwy 128, hadsbu; 707 433-8429 op day 10-5

Williamson– 134 Mas S, hadsbu; 707 433-1500 op day 11-7

Williams Selyem – 7227 Wssd rd, hadsbu; 707 433-6425 op by appm y

Willowbrook – Pud a huds S Ws: 428 huds S, hadsbu; 707 433-2364 op day 11-5

WILSON – 1960 Dy ck rad, hadsbu; 707 433-4355 op day 11-5Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Wind Gap Wines – fsv; 707 887-9100 op by appm y

Windsor Oaks Vineyards – 10810 hvw rd, Wds; 707 433-4050 op by appm y

Windsor Vineyards – Pud a Va W esas: 308B c S, hadsbu; 707 921-2893 op day 11-7

Wine Tree Farm – Pud a famy Ws – Kwd: 9380 Sma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 op day 10:30-5Woodenhead – 5700 rv rd, Saa rsa; 707 887-2703 op tu-M 10:30-4:30

XYZin – Pud a gys Pak: 22281 ca rd, hadsbu; 707 857-9400 op day 10-5

Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dy c k rd, hadsbu; 707 433-8511 f- Su 11-4 by appm

Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dy ck rd, hadsbu; 707 433-4410 op day 11-4:30

Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 hwy 9, Bud ck; 800 338-6071 Sa 12-4 by appm

Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 hams rad, cas; 831 728-5172 Sa 12-5 by appm

Aptos Creek – 520 ns Madws c, Aps; 831 684-1680 op by appm y

Armida Winery – 103 Sk Avu, capa; 831 462-1065 Sa-Su 11-6, M-f 12-6

Bargetto Winery – 3535 n. Ma S, Squ; 831 475-2258 x 14 op day 12-5

Beauregard – 10 P fa rad, By D; 831 458-Wine nv-Ap : p day 11-5, May-o: csd tu

Big Basin– 830 Mmy la, Bud ck; 831 621-8028 op by appm y

Big Basin Tasting Room – 14598 B Bas Way, Su B, Saaa; 408 564-7346 M-tu 11-5, f-Sa 11-7

Black Ridge – 18550 Bak rd , l s ga s; 408 399-6396 op 3d w kd 11-5 & by appm

Bonny Doon Vineyard – 32 8 ia s S , Sa a c uz; 88 8 8 19 -6 78 9 o p da y 1 2-5, s um m 6

Bruzzone – 433 Sud Dv, Ss Vay; 831 438-3120 op by appm y

BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summ rd, ls gas; 408 353-6290 op tu-Su 11-5Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK

Byington Winery – 21850 Ba ck rad, ls gas; 408 354-1111 tu-Su 11-5, W: Wd-Su 11-5

Calera – 11300 ca rad, hs; 831 637-9170 op day 11-4:30

Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pa Pass hwy, hs; 800 543-1702 M-f 9-5, Sa-Su 8-7:30

Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 lba Dv, Ma h; 408 776-8200 Sa 1-7, Su 12-5

Cava Wine Bar – 115 Sa Js Av, capa; 831 476-2282 tu-tu 4-11, f-Sa 12-12,

Chaine d’Or – 140 Sus Dv, Wdsd; 650 851 8977 op by appm

Cinnabar – 14612 B Bas Way, Saaa; 408 867-1012 op day 11-5,

Clos LaChance – 1 hummbd l, Sa Ma; 800 itS-Wine op da

Clos Tita – 4 Kda la, Saa cuz; 831 439-9235 op by appm

Cooper-Garrod – 22645 gad rd, Saaa; 408 867-7116 M-f 12-5 Sa-S

Copious Winery – 427 Sw S, A, Saa cuz; 831 425-Wine f 12-5, Sa & S

Creekview Vineyards – 12467 ckvw c, Sa Ma; 408 686-0534 3d wkCreekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm – 40 Ps S, Sa Js; 408 288-Wine Wd-S

David Bruce Winery – 21439 Ba c k rd, l s gas; 408 354-4214 M -f 12-5, Sa-S

DeRose Vineyards – 9970 ca Vay rad, hs; 831 636-9143 Sa-Su 11-4 by app

Domenico Wines – 1697 idusa rd, Sa cas; 650 593-2335 op da

Enz – 1781 lmk rad, hs; 831 637-6443 By appm

Equinox Champagne Cellar – 42 7-c Sw S , Sa a c uz ; 8 31 33 8-26 46 ; 8 31 42 3-30 00 f -S

Fernwood Cellars – 7137 rdwd ra, gy; 408 848-0611 3d wkd m

Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 ca rad, hs; 831 636-8986 op by appm

Fortino Winery – 4525 hk Pass hwy, gy; 408 842-3305 tu-Sa 10-5, S

Guerra Cellars – 500 J Sm rd, hs; 831 902-9106 Wkds Juy

Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 f emp rd, f; 831 335-4441 op da

Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Ss Vay D, Ss Vay; 831 345-6133 op by appm

Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 hk Pass hwy, gy; 408 842-8755 op da

Hillcrest Terrace – 4 29 B ia s S , Sa a c uz; 83 1 4 26 -1 50 0 Sa 1 2-5, Su 2-5 & by a pp

Hunter Hill – 7099 g hav rd, Squ; 831 465-9294 Sa-Su 11-4

J. LOHR VINEYARDS & W INE – 1000 lz Av, Sa Js; 408 918-2160 op da

Jason-Stephens – 11775 Wasv rd, gy; 408 846-8463 tu-M

Kirigin Cellars – 11 55 0 Wa sv rd, g y; 40 8 8 47 -8 82 7 ( 38 55 D ay r d v s) o p daKings Mountain – 187 Ks Mua rad, Wdsd; 650 851-7551 op by appm

La Honda – 2645 fa oaks Av, rdwd cy; 650 366-4104 Sa 11-5

La Nebbia – 12341 Sa Ma rad, ha M Bay; 650 726-9463 op da

Léal Vineyards – 300 Maaaa Dv, hs; 831 636-1023 op da

LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 lma Pa Way, ls gas; 408 353-2950 Sa-Su 12-5

Martin Ranch – 6675 rdwd ra rad, gy; 408 842-9197 op d wkd a m

Mesa Del Sol Esate – 45803 A y S rd, g d; 831 624-8527 op by app m

Michael Martella – 172 87 B x 103 Sk y B v d, W d s d ; 6 50 851 -67 77 op by ap p m

MJA VINEYARDS – 328A ias S, Saa cuz; 831 421-9380 M-tu 12-6, f-S

MJA VINEYARDS – 2 49 00 h a d Way , l s g a s ( S a c u z M s) ; 40 8 35 3- 600 0 t u - S

Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 Sa Pd Av, Ma h; 408 779-7389 tu-S

Mountain Winery – 14831 P rad, Saaa; 408 741-2822 Sa-SMuccigrosso – 21450 Ba ck rd, ls gas; 408 354-0821 op by appm

Muns Vineyard – ls gas; 408 515-2663 op by appm

Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Mb rd, cup; 408 867-7871 Spa vs & by app

NicholsonVnyds – 2800 Pasa Vay rd, Aps; 831 724-7071 S

Odonata – 334A ias S, Saa cuz; 831 566-5147 1s Sa m

Organic Wine Works – 379 f emp rd, f; 800-oWW-Wine op da

Osocalis Distillery – 5579 od Sa Js rd, Squ; 831 477-1718 op by appm

P&M Staiger Vineyard –1300 hpks gu rd, Bud ck; 831 338-0172 op by appm

Pietra Santa – 10034 ca rad, hs; 831 636-1991 Wd-Su 11-5 by app

Pelican Ranch – 100 Kdy Dv, #102, capa; 831 426-6911 f-S

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Picchetti Winery – 13100 Mb rd, cup; 408 741-1310 op day 11-5

Pinder – 165 cs la, campb; 877-684-2601 Sa 11-4 by appm

Pleasant Valley – 600 Pasa Vay rd, Aps; 831 728-2826 Summ Ap-o, Sa 12-4 by appm

POETIC CELLARS – 5000 rd gu rad, Squ; 831 462-3478 f-Su 12-5 by app

Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. My hwy, gy; 800 842-6262 M-f 9-5, Sa 9-6, Su 10-6

Regale Winery – 24040 Summ rad, ls gas; 408 353-2500 f 2-6, Sa-Su 12-5

Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Mb rad, cup; 408 867-3233 Sa-Su 11-4 & by app

River Run – 65 r la, Wasv; 831 726-3112 op by appm yRoudon-Smith – 18 ha Way S B-c, Wasv; 831 438-1244 Sa 12-5 by appm

Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A ias S, Saa cuz; 831 426-6209 Wd-Su 12-5

Sarah’s Vineyard – 4005 hk Pass hwy, gy; 408 847-1947 op day 12-5

Satori Cellars – 2100 Bua Vsa Avu, gy; 408 848-5823 Sa-Su 12-5

Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 css Sps rd, Saaa; 408 741-2934 op day 11-5

Silver Mountain – Sv Mua rd, M cu; 408 353-2278 Sa 12-5

Silver Mountain – 402 ias S, S 29, Saa cuz; 831 466-0559 tu-Su 12-5

Solis – 3920 hk Pass hwy, gy; 408 847-6306 op day 12-5

Sones Cellars – 334 B ias S, Saa cuz; 831 420-1552 f-Su 12-5 by app

Soquel Vineyards – 8063 g hav, Squ; 831 462-9045 Sa-Su 11-4

Storrs Winery – 303 P S. #35, Saa cuz; 831 458-5030 op day 12-5

Summerayne – 770 lmk rad, hs; 831 902-5638 op by appm y

Sycamore Creek – 12 77 5 U va s r ad , M a h ; 4 08 7 79 -47 38 t u , f , M 12- 5, S a & S u 11 -5

Team Zin – 830-3 Juy cu, Sa Js; 408 445-2508 1s Su m

Testarossa Winery – 300-A c Av, ls gas; 408 354-6150 op day 11-5

Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Sky Bvd, Wdsd; 650 851-6777 Wd-Su 11-5

Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dyd Av, gy; 408 842-7016 tu-Su 12-5

Travieso Winery – 16 5 c s la , #f , c am pb ; 65 0 2 48 -5 64 1 Sa u da ys 1 1-4 & by a pp, 3 d Sa 1 1-5

Trout Gulch – 427 Sw S, S c, Saa cuz; 831 471-2705 op by appm y

Villa del Monte Winery – 23076 Summ rd, ls gas; 888 788-4583 op wkd/m by app

Vinocruz – 725 f S, #101, Saa cuz; 831 426-8466 M-tu 11-7, f-Sa 11-8, Su 12-6

VINE HILL – 2300 Javs rad, Saa cuz; 831 427-0436 op d wkd a m 12-5 & spa vs

Vino Prima – 55 Mupa Wa, S B, Saa cuz; 831 426-0750 M-tu 2-8, Wd-f 2-10, Sa 12-10, Su 12-8

Vino Tabi – 334c ias S, Saa cuz; 831 426 1809 Wd-tu 12-6, f-Sa 12-9, Su 12-6

Windy Oaks Estate – 550 haz D rd, cas; 831 786-9463 Sa 12-5 & by app

Woodside Vineyards – 205 c s u D , M P a k; 6 50 8 51 -31 44 o p b y ap p m y

Zayante Vineyards – 420 od Mu rd; f; 831 335-7992 Spa vs & by appm

CARMEL VALLEY

Bernardus – 5 W. cam Vay rad, cam Vay; 800 223-2533 op day 11-5

Boekenoogen – 24 Ws cam Vay rad, cam Vay; 831 659-4215 op day 11-5

Boëté Vineyards – 7156 cam Vay rd, cam Vay; 831 625-5040 op day 12-5

Carmel Hills – 12 D f Pa, cam Vay; 831 659-0750 tu-tu 12-6

Caraccioli Cellars – Ds, bw oa & 7; cam Vay; 831 622-7722 M-tu 2-7, f-Sa 11-10, Su 11-7

Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 cam Vay rad, cam Vay; 831 624-2600 M-f 8-5 Sa-Su 11-5

Chateau Sinnet – 13746 c S, cam Vay; 831 659-2244 op day 12-6Chesebro Wines – 19 eas cam Vay rd, cam Vay; 831-659-2125 f-M 12-5

Chock Rock Vnyd – 1 D f Pa, cam Vay; 831 659-7625 tu-M 11:30-5:30

Cima Collina – Sa cas, bw oa & 7, cam Vay; 831 620-0645 op day 12- 6

Figge Cellars – a Wd gay: Ds S bw 7 & oa, cam Vay; 831 384-4149 Wd-Su 2-8

Galante Vineyards – Ds, bw oa & 7; cam Vay; 831 624-3800 op day 12-6 (sd u sp)

Georis Winery – 4 P rad, cam Vay; 831 659-1050 M-tu 11-4:30, f-Su 11-6

Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. cam Vay rad, cam Vay; 800-625-8466 op day 11-5

Holman Ranch – 19 eas cam Vay rd, cam Vay; 831-659-2640 f-Su 11-6

Joullian Vineyards – 2 Va Dv Su A, cam Vay; 866 659-8101 op day 11-5

Joyce Vineyards – 19 eas cam Vay rd, cam Vay; 831-659-2885 f-Su 11-5

Otter Cove Wines – a ta nv W Ba: 315 ca Ppa, cam Vay; 831 320-3050 op da

Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 eas cam Vay rad, cam Vay; 831 659-7322 op daRobert Talbott Vineyards – 53 Ws cam Vay rd, cam Vay; 831 659-3500 M-f 11-4:30, Sa-S

Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge – 7 & Sa cas, cam; 831-656-9463 op d

Silvestri Vnyds – (op Ma 1) 19 eas cam Vay rad, cam Vay; 831 659-1700 tu-S

Southern Latitudes Wines - l S. bw oa & 6, cam Vay; 831-622-7652 Wd-S

Tudor Wines - Ad Bu , B w o a & 7, cam by S a; 831-224-2116 f-S

Wrath Wines – cam Paza, oa Av. ad Mss S, cam; 831 678-2212 M-Sa 10-6, S

MONTEREY WINERIES

A Taste of Monterey – 700 cay rw, S KK, My; 831 646-5446 op da

Bargetto Winery – 700 cay rw Su g, My; 831 373-4053 M-f 11-6, Sa & S

Baywood Cellars – 381 cay rw Su c, My; 831 645-9035 op da

Chateau Sinnet – 1184 Badway, Sasd; 831 394-6090 op by appm

Figge Cellars – 33 48 P au D av s D v Su 10 1, Ma a ; 8 31 3 84 -41 49 M - f by ap p mMcIntyre Vineyards – hya ry: 1 od g cus rdS 1, My; 831 649-9463 M-Wd 9-7, tu-

Pierce Ranch – 499 Wav S, My; 831 372-8900 tu-M 12-6:30, f-S

Ventana Vineyards – 2999 My-Saas hwy, My; 831 372-7415 op da

Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Avaad S, My; 831 641-9463 op da

SALINAS VALLEY

A Taste of Monterey – 127 Ma S, Saas; 831 751-1980 M-Wd 11-5, tu-Sa 11-6, c

Boekenoogen – Saa lua hads, Saas; 831 675-3549 Sa-S

De Tierra –740 Ap Bvd, Saas; 831 754-3176 op by appm

HAHN SLH ESTATES – 37700 f rad, Sdad; 831 678-4555 M-Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sa-S

Hammond Vnyds– 655 rv rad, Saas; 831 455-8173 Sa-S

Manzoni Estate – 30981 rv rad, Sdad; 831 675-3398 f-SMarilyn Remark – 645 rv rad, Saas; 831 455-9310 Sa-Su, hda

Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat – 45803 Ay S rd,gd; 831 624-8527 op by ap

Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paas Sps rad, Sdad; 831 678-0300 Sa-Su 11-5, M-

Pessagno Winery – 1645 rv rad, Saas; 831 675-9463 M-tu 11-4, f-S

Ray Franscioni – 132720 rv rad; gzas; 831 455-1096 op by appm

Robert Talbott Vineyards – 1380 rv rad, Saas; 831 675-0942 tu-M

Scheid Vineyards – 1972 hbs Avu, gd; 831 386-0316 op da

Sycamore Cellars – 45185 Ay S rad, gd; 831 674-5768 Sa- S

Ventana Vineyards – 38 74 0 ls c s rad, S dad; 8 31 67 8-29 00 Wkds & Ms hda

Wrath Wines – 35801 f rad, Sdad; 831 678-2212 tu-M

Albertina Wine Cellars – 4601 rad 110, hpad; 707 744-1475 op by app

Barra of Mendocino – 7051 n. Sa S, rdwd Vay; 707 485-0322 op da

Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 hwy 29, Mddw; 707 987-1069 op da

Bell Hill Vineyards – 6725 Jabs, Ksyv; 707 490-4400 tus-Su, W 12-6, Sum

Brassfield Estate – 10915 h Vay rd, caak oaks; 707 998-1895 Day 10-5, Wkds by app.

Breggo Cellars – 11001 hway 128, Bv; 707 895-9589 op da

Brutocao Cellars – 7000 hwy 128, P; 707 895-2152 op da

Brutocao Cellars – 13500 hwy 101, h pad ; 707 744- 1664 op day Summ 10-6, W

Campovida – 13601 od rv rad, hpad; 707 744-8797 op by app

Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 e. hwy 20, n; 707 274-1462 op da

Cesar Toxqui Cellars – 821 n. Bus S, Uka; 707 462-1054 Wd-Su

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Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 M ck rd, Uka; 707 462-7146 op by appm y

Claudia Springs – 1810 hwy 128, P; 707 895-3993 f-M 11-5

Cougar’s Leap – 9300 S Sps rd. n., Ksyv ; 707 279-0651 May-o, f-Su 11-5pm by app

Demuth Winery – 16125 D Madws rd, Bv; 707 895-3729 op by appm

Dogwood Cellars – 13500 hwy 101, S h, h pad; 707 743-0301 Sa-Su 11- 5, M-f by app

Drew Family – 9000 hwy 128, P; 707 877-1771 tu-M 11-5

Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14 50 0 M . h us r ad , h p a d; 707 744 -14 93 op b y a pp m

Dunwood Vineyards – 2399 n. Sa S, Uka; 707 462-2985 op by appmEden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 B Vay rad, Ksyv; 707 279-2987 op by appm

Elke Vineyards – 12351 hwy 128, Bv; 707 246-7045 f-M 11-5

Esterlina – 1200 hms ra rad, P; 707 895-2920 op by appm y

Foursight Wines – 14475 hway 128, Bv; 707 898-2889 f-M 10-4:30

Frey – 14000 tmk rd, rdwd Vay; 707 485-5177 M-f 10-5, by appm

Germain-Robin – P. o. Bx 1059, Uka; 707 462-0314 op by appm y M-fd

Giuseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds – 401 S Way, rdwd Vay; 707 485-8458 op by appm y

Goldeneye Winery – 9200 hwy 128, P; 707 895-3202 op day 11-4

Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.hwy 101; Su 3, hpad; 707 744-8466 op d ay 10-5

Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 hwy 128; P, 707 895-2002 op day 10-5

Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 P lakvw rad, lw lak; 707 995-3500 Sa & Su 11-5

Handley Cellars – 3151 hwy 128, P; 707 895-3876 Summ 10-6, W 10-5Harmonique Wines – 1810 hwy 128, a m mak 16, P; 707 895-3993 f-M 11-5

Hawk and Horse – 13048 hway 29, lw lak; 707 994-0910 op by appm y

High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13 15 1 e . Sa h wa y 2 0, c a a k oa ks ; 7 07 9 98 -9 40 0 tu-Sa 11 -5

Husch Vineyards – 4400 hwy 128, P; 1-800-544-8724 op day 10-5

JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. hwy 101, hpad; 877-462-0666 op day 10-5

Jeriko Estate – 12141 hw & Suva rd, hpad; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, W 11-4

Jim Ball Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, P; 707 895-3623 op day 11-5

Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 gaddy la, Ksyv; 707 279-2995 By appm

Lake Country Wine Studio – 9505 Ma S, #1, Upp lak; 707 275-8030 tu-Su, Sum 1-7, W 12-6

Langtry Estate – 21000 Bus cay rd, Mddw; 707 987-2385 op day 11-5

Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, P; 707 895-3623 f-M 10:30-4:30

Le Vin Winery – 33151 hwy. 128, Ykv; 707 894-2304 op by appm yLonder Vineyards – 14051 hway 128, Bv; 707 895-9001 tu-M 11-5

Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 e rv rd; P Vay; 707 391 Wine (9463) op by appm y

Maple Creek Winery – 20799 hwy 128; Ykv; 707 895-3001 op day 10:30-5

Mariah Vineyards – 33525 M ua V w rd, P Aa; 707 882-2243 op by app m

Masút Vnyd & Winery – 1 30 1 r vs c a y rd, r dwd Va y; 70 7 4 85 -5 46 6 o p by app m

McDowell Valley – 13380 S. hwy 101, hpad 707 744-8911 M-f 11-5, Sa-Su 10-5

McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. hwy 101 Su #5, hpad; 707 744-8463 op day 10-5

McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. hwy 101; hpad; 707 744-1986 op day 10-5

Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 hwy 128, Ykv; 707 895-2341 op day 10-5

Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. hwy 101, hpad; 707 744-1396 op day10-5

Moore Family Winery – 11990 B rk rad, Ksyv; 707 279-9279 f - Su 11-5

Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 2550 B Vay rad, Ksyv; 707 279-4213 op by appmNavarro Vineyards – 5601 hwy 128, P; 707 895-3686 op day 10-5

Nelson Family – 550 ns ra rad; Uka op day 10-5

Noggle Vnyds & Winery – 700 od l Vay rad, caak oaks; 707 998-0319 Sa-Su 11-5 by app

Oster – 13501 tmk rad, rdwd Vay; 707 485-5257 op by appm

Pacific Star – 33000 n hway 1, f Ba; 707 964-1155 op day 11-5

Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Padu rd, Uka; 1-888-362-9463 op day 10-5

Paul Dolan Vnyds – 501 Padu rd, Uka; 1-888-362-9463 op day 10-5

Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 hwy 128, P; 707 895-2209 op day 11-5

Philo Ridge – 14125 hwy 128, P; 707 489-2303 Sa-Su by appm

Ployez Winery – 11171 hway 29, lw lak; 707 994-2106 op day 11-5

Rivino – 4101 cx Sad rd, Uka; 707 293-4262 tu-S

Robledo – 2040 Sda Bay rd, lakp; 707 263-0100 f-Su

Roederer Estate – 4501 hwy 128, P; 707 895-2288 op da

Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Ma S, Ksyv; 707 279-0483 Wd-Su

Rosati Family Wines – 21500 Su hway 101, hpad; 707 894-3683 op da

Saracina Vineyards – 11684 Su hwy 101, hpad; 707 744-1671 op da

Scharffenberger Cellars – 8501 hwy 128, P; 707 895-2957 op da

Shannon Ridge – 12599 e. hwy 20, caak oaks; 707 998-9656 Day 1Shed Horn Cellars – 21108 casa S, Mddw; 707 291-3629 tu-Sa 11-5 b

Silversmith Vnyds – 3700 A rd J, rdwd Vay; 707 485-1196 Sum: f-Su, W: Sa-Su, 11-5 by app

SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar – 13420 Su hwy 101, hpad; 707 744-8375 op da

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13 37 2 Sp u gv rad, lw la k; 7 07 99 4-40 68 D a y

Sketchbook Wines – 501 Padu rd, Uka; 1-888-362-9463 op da

Snows Lake Vnyd –lw lak; 707 994-9444 op by app

Sol Rouge – P.o. Bx 859, Ksyv; 707 279-9000 op by app

Standish Wine Co. – 5101 hwy 128, P707 895-9213 Da

Steele Wines – 4350 tmas Dv, a hwy 29, Ksy; 707 279-9475 M-S

Terra Sávia – 14160 Mua hus rd, hpad; 707 744-1114 tu-Su

Terrill Cellars – 16175 Ma S, lw lak; 707 252-8444 Wd, f-Su

Testa Vineyards – 6400 n Sa S, capa; 707 485-7051 op by appToulouse Vineyards – 8001 hwy 128, 707 895-2828; P op da

Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Ba Sps rd, n; 707 274-9373 op da

Villa La Brenta – 1780 hway 53, caak; 707 994-4000 tu-Su

Vin de Tevis – 51161 cv rd, Ds rs; 707 983-8433 op by appm

Weibel Winery – 13275 S hwy 101, S 1, hpad; 707 744-2200 op Da

Whaler Vineyards – 6200 e Sd capa rd, Uka; 707 462-6355 op by appm

Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Ma S, Ksyv; 800 279-4302 op da

Yorkville Cellars – 25 701 hw y 12 8, Y k v ; 7 07 894 -91 77 o p d a y, W 11 -5, Su mmm

ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 hwy 128, Bv; 707 895-9462 op Da

Blacksmith Cellars – pud a Susu Vay W cp tu-Su

Blue Victorian Vineyards – 5071 Susu Vay Bvd., fad; 707 422-8025 M-f 10-5, Sa & S

King Andrews Vnyd – pud a Susu Vay W cp tu-Su

Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abay rad, Susu cy; 707 426-4424 Da

Mangels Vineyards – pud a Susu Vay W cp tu-Su

Tenbrink Vineyards – 41 85 c adbu rad, Susu Va y; 70 7 4 80 -7 33 4 o p by a pp m

Rock Creek Vineyard – 46 10 g Va y r d, g Va y; 70 7 8 64 -2 47 1 o p by a pp m

Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Susu Vay rad, Susu Vay; 707 864-3135 tu-Su

Sunset Cellars – pud a Susu Vay W cp tu-Su

Vezer Family Tasting Rm – 2522 Su V Makas c rad, fad; 707 429-3958 M-f 10-5, Sa-S

Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 tus & as by appm

Winterhawk Winery – pud a Susu Vay W cp tu-Su

Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Susu Vay rad, Susu Vay; 707 864-0730 Da

Berryessa Gap – 27260 hwy 128, Ws; 530 795-3201 tu-f 12-4 by app

Berryessa Gap – 15 Ma S, Ws; 530 795-3201 tus 4:30-8:30, f 12-8:30, Sa 11-8:30, Su

Bogle Vineyards – 37783 cuy rd, caksbu; 916 744-1139 Sa-Su 11-5, M

California Cellars – 15511 is rad, is; 916 777-5747 op by appm

Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 hwy 16, Bks; 530 796-4110 op Sa-Su 12-5, Wkdays by app

Carvalho Family – pud a od Sua M, 35265 Ww Av, caksbu; 916 744-1625 Wd-Su

Heringer Estates – pud a od Sua M, 35265 Ww Av, caksbu; 916 744-1227 tu-Su

Purple Pearl Vineyards – 9177 cuy rd, Dx; 707 693-1607 tu-Su

River Grove Winery – 52183 caksb u rd, caksbu; 916 744-9000 op by app m

SUISUN VALLEY

YOLO COUNTY



Rominger West – 4602 Sd S, Davs; 530 747-2044 M-Sa 10-6

Scribner Bend Vnyds – 9051 rv rd, Saam; 916 744–1803 f-Su 11-4:30

Six Hands Winery – 13783 is rd, Wau gv; 916 776-2053 op by appm y

Solomon Wine Co. – pud a od Sua M, 35265 Ww Av, caksbu; 916 744 1131 f 1-5, Sa-Su 11-5

Three Wine Company– pud a od Sua M, 35265 Ww Av, caksbu; 707 933-9752 f-Su 11-5

Todd Taylor Wines – pud a od Sua M, 35265 Ww Av, caksbu; 916 744-1120 Sa & Su 11-5

Turkovich Family Wines– 30 4 r a a d Av, W s ; 5 30 79 5-38 42 tu 12 -6 , f & Sa 12 -9 ,Su 12 -5

Wilson Vineyards – caksbu; 916 744-1456 op by appm y

Bent Creek Winery – 5455 gv rd, lvm; 925 455-6320 f-Su 12-4:30

Big White House – 6800 gv rd, lvm; 925 449-1976 Sa-Su 12-4:30

Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 tsa rd, lvm; 925 606-0554 Sa-Su 12-4

Cedar Mountain – 7000 tsa rd, lvm; 925 373-6636 Sa-Su 12-4

Charles R Vnyds – 8195 ca rd rd, lvm; 925 454-3040 f-Su 12-4:30

Chouinard Vnyds – 33 85 3 P a m a s rd , ca s V y; 51 0 58 2- 9900 S a -S u 12 -5 (a d m s d ays )

Concannon – 4590 tsa rd, lvm; 925 456-2505 op day 11-4:30

Crooked Vine – 4948 tsa rd, lvm; 925 449-0458 M-Sa 11-4:30, Su 12-4:30

Cuda RidgeWines – 5385 eas Av, l vm ; 510 304-0914 f -Su 12-4:30 & b y app m

Dashe Cellars – 55 4 S, oakad; 510 452-1800 tu-Su 12-6, M by app

Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 tsa rd, lvm; 925 443-3375 Sa-Su 12-4:30

Eckert Estate – 2400 Ay rad, lvm; 925 584-6494 Sa-Su 12 -5 & by appm

el Sol – 8626 lup Way, lvm; 925 606-1827 f-Su 12-5

Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kka, Su; 925 862-2377 Sa-Su 11-5 by app

Fenestra Winery – 83 Vas rd (hwy 84), lvm; 925 447-5246 f-Su 12-5

Garré Vineyard & Winery – 7986 tsa rd, lvm; 925 371-8200 f-Su 11:30-5

Hidden Creek – 5937 gaam c, Su B, lvm; 925 371-2424 Sa-Su 12-4:30

John Christopher – 25 S. lvm Av, S 103, livm; 925-456-Wine tu-Sun 12-6

La Rochelle – 5443 tsa rd, lvm; 925 243-6442 op day 12-4:30

Las Positas Vineyards – 1828 Wm rd, lvm; 925 449-9463 Sa-Su 12-5

Lavish Laines Winery – tasd a gd Bw, 2960 Pa Avu, lvm; 925 321-0373 Wd-Sa 10-6, Su 11-5

Les Chenes – 5562 Va la, lvm; 925 373-1662 Wkds 12-4:30

Little Valley Winery – 739 Ma S, Pasa tu-Sa 12-6, Su 12-5Livermore Valley Cellars– 2838 cas D, livm; 925 454-9463 Sa-Su 12-5

LONGEVITY WINES – 227 1 S u V as r d, S B , l v m , 9 25 -44 3- Wi ne f -S a -S u 12 -5

Marr Cellars – pud a tsa Vs, 5143 tsa rd, lvm; 925 606-Wine f-Su 12-5

McGRAIL VINEYARDS– 5600 gv rd, lvm; 925 373-6214 f-M 12-4:30 & by appm

Miramont Estate – pud a tsa Vs, 5143 tsa rd, lvm; 925 606-Wine f-Su 12-524837 e. M rd, ld; 209 887-3178 By appm y

Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vyad Av; Pasa; 925 931-0744 tu-Su 12-5

Murietta’s Well – 3005 Ms rd; lvm; 925 456-2390 May-o op day 11-4:30, nv-Ap Wd-Su 11-4:30

NOTTINGHAM CELLARS – 2245 Su Vas rd, lvm; 925 294-8647 f 2-6, Sa-Su 12-4:30

OCCASIO – 2245B Su Vas rad, lvm; 925 371-1987 f-Su 12 5

Page Mill– 1960 S. lvm Av, lvm; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 f-Suday & by appm

Red Feather – 5700 gv rd, lvm; 925 449-1871 Sa-Su 11-5, M-f 12-4Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. lvm Av, lvm; 925 447-8941 tu-f 12-2, Sa-Su 12-4:30

Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 tsa rd, lvm; 925 443-0434 Wd-f 11-3, Sa-S

Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Maa Av, lvm; 925 447-4280 Sa-Su

Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vyad Av, Pasa; 925 931-Wine op day

Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 eas Av, lvm; 408-209-9498 f-S

Singing Winemaker (The ) – pud a tsa Vs, 5143 tsa rd, lvm; 925 606-Wine f-S

Steven Kent – 5443 tsa rd, lvm; 925 243-6440 op day

Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 tsa rd, lvm; 925 449-0458 M-Sa 11-4:30, SuTamas Estate – 5565 tsa rd, lvm; 925 456-2380 op day

Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Ka cmm, lvm; 925 960-1006 f-S

Tesla Vintners – 5143 tsa rd, lvm; 925 606-Wine f-S

Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 e. Vas rd (hwy 84), lvm; 925 373-6541 Sa-S

Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room – 5565 tsa rd, lvm; 925 456-2305 op day

Wente Vineyards Tasting Room – 5050 Ay rd, lvm; 925 456-2405 op day

Westover Vineyards – 34329 Pamas rd, cas Vay; 925 537-3932 Sa-S

White Crane Winery – 5405 gv rd, lvm; 925 455-8085 tu-M

Wood Family Winery – 7702 cda Mua rd, lvm; 925 606-7411 op by app

TREASURE ISLAND

BODEGA WINE ESTATES – 751 13 S a Av M, tasu isad, Sa fas f, Sa & Su m

Fat Grape Winery – 1080 Avu M, tasu isad, Sa fas; 415-388-8318 tu-Su 12-

Hoffman Family Cellars– 751 13 S a Avu M, tasu isad, Sa fas op

JUST JOSHIN– 751 13 S a Avu M, tasu isad, Sa fas f, Sa, Su m

KENDRIC VINEYARDS– 401 Avu h, tasu isad, Sa fas; (707) 363-9462 op

KNIGHTSWOOD – 751 13 S a Avu M, tasu isad, Sa fas f, Sa, Su

STEIN FAMILY WINES – 751 13 S a Avu M, tasu isad, Sa fas f, Sa, Su

Treasure Island Wines – 95 9 S ad Av i, tasu isad, Sf; 415-394-9463 M-f 9am-5pm, Sa

WINERY SF – 200 caa Av, Bd 180 n, tasu isad, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice op day 12-5, us by app

VIE – 200 caa Av, Bd 180 n, tasu isad, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice op day 12-5, us by app

Sol Rouge – 200 caa Av, Bd 180 n, tasu isad, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice op day 12-5, us by app

CONTRA COSTA COUNTYBloomfield Vnyd– 633 fs S, Bwd; 925 634-9463 Wd-tu 4-8pm, f 4-11pm, Sa 11a

Captain Vineyards – 1969 Jsp Dv, Maa; 925 631-0714 op by app

Enos Wines – 9000 Bwd Bvd., Bwd; 925 634-3900 op by app

Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Bau rad, Bwd; 925 513-0769 f 11-3, Sa-

Happy Valley Cellars – 1 223 Up p h ap py Va y r a d, la ay ; 92 5 2 83 -1 245 op by app

Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room – 1930 t Vay Bvd, Wau ck; 925-456-Wine M

New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Aamba Vay rad, Maz; 925 366-8463 op by app

Odisea Wine Co. – 963 rdwd Dv, Dav; 925 915-1662 op by appOlin Wines – 975 D Av., U B, cd; 925 771-7107 Sa 12-4

Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Pamas rad, cas Vay Sa-S

Parkmon Vineyards – 55 lad Dv, Maa; 925 631-7980 op by app

Shadowbrook Winery – 37 39 S adw b k c u , Wa u c k; 9 25 -9 88 -9 46 3 o p by a pp

Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mas c , Su J , c d; 925 219 -22 79 S a 12- 5p m, Su

Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 eks Way, Bwd; 925 513-8463 op by app

Viano Vineyards – 150 M Avu, Maz; 925 228-6465 Wd-M

Wedl Wine Cellars – 400 ta la, oaky; 925 360-9677 op by appm

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so, but it’s really the various tasting options and the cornicopia of

bottlings which make Beringer Vineyards our Tasting Room of the

Week. The sheer number of wines made is staggering, and there are

literally too many to count. Among the highlights are the annually

released Private Reserve Cabernet and Chardonnay wines, whichwere first made in 1977 and the Modern Heritage winery-only

bottlings which were first made Chardonnay, Rosé, Riesling, Pinot

Noir and a red Rhône blend. The Knights Valley wines show off the

impact of volcanic soils on several Cabernets, a Meritage red blend,

awhite blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sèmillon while the Napa Valley

releases highlight at least a dozen different vineyard-designated Cabs,

as well as Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. There are also lighter

styles of wines in the California Collection, including Pinot Grigio,

White Zinfandel, sparkling wines, and sweet bottlings.

Your options for enjoying the wines are equally as all-encom-

passing. The Old Winery Tasting Room offers the opportunity t

sample the more popular releases while the 1883 Rhine House

Mansion provides tastings of the reserve and limited-release

bottlings. For those looking for something special, the Private

Tasting, by appointment only, will take you deep into the libraryand the Private Club Tasting, personally led by the Wine Club

Concierge, goes even further. Large groups of twenty or more ca

be accommodated, too, with special individualized tastings arran

in advance. It’s that combination of lots of wines and lots of way

to enjoy them which really makes Beringer stand out above the

crowd and which shows why they’ve been leading the way for as

long as folks have been coming to Napa for the best wines in the

country. Check out for yourself what others have known since t

nineteenth century – Beringer Vineyards is the best of the best.

Enjoy!

or roughly $35 per bottle.

“This event sells out every year and is a great way to celebrate Valen-

tine’s Day,” said Donnis Topel, co-proprietor of Topel Winery and

manager of the tasting room. “There’s really nothing nicer than joining

hands, hearts and palates to create a custom blended wine. It’s fun,

and it’s romantic!”

“Wine drinkers are looking for something new and blended wines

offer variation. That’s why our blending parties have been so

successful,” Mark said. “People have a lot of fun and they learn at the

same time. Most of them have an innate sense of balance and good

taste, which takes them in interesting directions. A couple of years ago,

one of the blends created at the party was so good that I have to admit

something – I copied it!” he said with a laugh.

Meritage (rhymes with “heritage”) is an invented American word

that combines the words “merit” and “heritage.” It is used to describe

red wines made from blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,

Merlot, Malbec and/or Petit Verdot; and white wines crafted by

blending Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and/or Muscadelle du Bordolais.

No single varietal can make up more than 90% of the blend in order

for it to qualify as a Meritage. Meritage is all about blending, which

can be an absolutely magical thing!Topel Winery produces a fabulous Meritage, called “Le Mariage”

(French for “marriage”), which has won three gold medals (to date) in

major wine competitions, including the San Francisco Chronicle Wine

Competition, held just last month. “Le Mariage” is made from fruit

grown exclusively at the Topel Estate Vineyards on Duncan Peak in

Mendocino County. All of the wines for the “Love and Meritage”

blending event are handcrafted from organic grapes grown on these

mountain estate vineyards. Join Mark and Donnis Topel for “Love and

Meritage” in blending Topel wines that perfectly reflect the soil and

climate of their origin.Topel Winery’s Tasting Room is located at 125

Matheson Street in Healdsburg, just across from the Oakville Groc

For reservations, call Donnis Topel at 707-433-4116 or em

[email protected]. For more information, go online

www.topelwines.com or www.facebook.com/topelwinery

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