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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
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F E AT U R E
WINERY
AU G U S T 2 8 , 2 0 0 9 – I S S U E 3 5 – V O LU M E 2 8
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery ON THE COVER
Wine Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PERFECT PAIRS Flora Springs 2006 Trilogy Paired with
COVER
ON THE
Rutherford Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
Wine Garage Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-47
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St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PA I R S
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

PERFECT
Flora Springs 2006

Trilogy Paired with SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-63
Rutherford Short Ribs Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51
Braised in Red Wine Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63
TA S T I N G R O O M
OF THE WEEK
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67
Freemark Abbey Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
PROFILE
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-86
Brad Longton, Fritz Winery
Head
See the “right” side of the Napa Valley wineries map on page 44-45
WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
MacMurray Ranch to Host 30th Annual

Showcase: Taste of Sonoma, September 5
Sonoma’s Largest Wine and Food Event – Part of the 2nd Annual This is a rare opportunity to go one on one with artisan producers
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Presented by Visa Signature – representing the four distinct appellations of one of the most diverse
Features Tastings, Demonstrations, Tours and Seminars Showcasing and bountiful growing regions in the world.
More Than 200 Artisan Wineries, Growers, Chefs and Food Purveyors • Sonoma’s Sommelier Stars Wine and Food Tasting Tours:
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Executive Producer Maureen Sonoma’s own celebrity sommelier Christopher Sawyer has assem-
Cottingham has released event details for the 30th Annual Showcase: bled an all-star team of nationally acclaimed sommeliers who will be
Taste of Sonoma, taking place Saturday, September 5th from 11 a.m. on-hand to provide 30-minute guided tours through the Grand
to 4 p.m. at Sonoma’s famed MacMurray Ranch vineyards in Healds- Tasting Tents. With their knowledgeable guidance, guests will
burg. Showcase: Taste of Sonoma is part of the three-day Sonoma discover hidden gems, try new varieties, and enjoy expert insights
Wine Country Weekend that culminates Sunday September 6th with on expanding their wine appreciation and knowledge. Registration
the 17th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, presented by taken the day of the event.
Trilogy Glass & Packaging at Cline Cellars in Sonoma. One of the • The Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge: Located at the entrance to Show-
country’s premier food and wine events, Sonoma Wine Country case: Taste of Sonoma, the Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge offers visi-
Weekend celebrates Sonoma’s artisan food and wine community while tors a chance to toast the day with a bit of bubbly paired with small
raising much needed funds for local charities. bites, presented by Cindy Friedman, Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vine-
Named one of the “Ten Best Wine and Food Events in the United yards Certified Wine Educator.
States” by Celebrated Living magazine, Showcase: Taste of Sonoma is • The Crushpad: A unique “grape to glass” tasting and demonstration
a coveted ticket. General Admission is $150 per person. Visa Signa- presented by local grape growers and winemakers. Guests will
ture cardholders receive a special price of $95 per person, as well as sample freshly picked grapes, juice from a basket press demon-
other event perks when they use their card to purchase tickets. Grand strating and finally a taste of the finished bottled wine from the high-
Reserve tickets are $195 per person. For tickets or to see the full list lighted vineyard. Presented by the Sonoma County Winegrape
of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend events, visit the website at Commission.
www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com. • The Gourmet Kitchen: Steel Chef Competition and Cooking
Demonstrations: Sonoma County’s most celebrated chefs face off in
Showcase: Taste of Sonoma Highlights: a fast paced, fun and educational competition for the coveted title of
• NEW THIS YEAR! - Grand Reserve Showcase: Grand Reserve Sonoma County’s Chef of Steel. The audience will learn to flip, dip,
ticket holders receive additional privileges throughout the event and chop and whip like the pros in the demonstration kitchen, where
access to exclusive venues featuring rare wines, gracious hospitality throughout the day Sonoma’s top chefs will share the tricks of the
and special behind-the-scenes benefits, including: trade, including new recipes, techniques and innovative ways to
Club Reserve, a luxury “taste-around” where winemakers and flavor food.
owners of Sonoma’s iconic wineries – including Pride Mountain Vine- • Sonoma County Marketplace: Explore the bounty of one of the
yards, Tandem Winery, Lambert Bridge Winery, Lancaster Estate, world’s most fertile food sheds brought to market by small, local
Kamen Estate Wines, Skipstone, Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery, family farms. Guests can browse, sample and purchase high-quality,
Stonestreet Winery, Paul Hobbs Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards and artisanal ingredients used by local chefs and explore the new
Vérité Winery - will sample their limited production, reserve and sustainable and organic area, to learn how to incorporate “green”
private wines from large format bottles. foods and products into the home pantry.
MacMurray Lounge, Kate MacMurray, together with members of • Silent Auction: Benefitting the Redwood Empire Food Bank, the
the Gallo family, will host Grand Reserve ticket holders in the private Showcase: Taste of Sonoma Silent Auction and Big Bottle Bid offers
and beautifully appointed estate garden located behind late actor Fred bidders a chance to take home prized bottlings from local winery
MacMurray’s historic home. Guests are invited to unwind and cellars, one-of-a-kind etched bottles, and other terrific trips and
recharge with special reserve wines, seasonal wine country cuisine and packages.
lively conversation. • A Self-Guided Walk-Around Retrospective: “Legacy of the Land:
• SOLD OUT! - Wine Talks in the Wine Barn: A series of informative 150 Years on a Russian River Valley Ranch”: Experience the living
wine seminars, discussions and focused tastings with renowned history of MacMurray Ranch through a never-before-seen exhibition
Sonoma County winemakers. from the MacMurray family archives detailing ranch life from the
• Sonoma County Appellation Grand Food and Wine Tasting: An late 19th Century to today. The exhibit is displayed in the oldest
immersion experience, with more than 150 wineries pouring thou-
See Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, page 56
sands of wines, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Wine Garage – Here Comes the Jug!

by Michelle J. Baker
W
ine Garage founder Todd Miller drilled a couple of holes in
the wall at his bustling Calistoga wine shop nearly two years
ago in anxious anticipation of having his own winery’s juice
flowing from one side of the wall to happy customers waiting on the
other side.
Well, it took a while, but the Wine Garage winery is finally open
for business. From those holes in the wall now hang a couple of fabri-
cated stainless steel nozzles, and out of them flow two righteous and
delicious blends, B1 (a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Carmenere, Merlot and Petit Verdot) and R1 (a Rhone-style blend of
Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah). “My biggest
problem,” says Miller, “is that customers can’t decide which to buy
because they love them both so much.”
And with good reason. Miller bought the
individual lots of finished wine that make up from grapes they crush. For reds they offer a
each blend from some of his personal wine- Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Zinfandel
making friends. The wine came from grapes and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; there are
from several of Napa’s most prestigious vine- also two whites, Joy Ride (named for Todd’s wife
yards. He’s sworn to secrecy on the vineyard and business partner, Joy), a lively blend of
sources so the Wine Garage blends don’t Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Muscat,
compete against the same wines priced at two, and a 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
three or even four times what Miller sells it for The Wine Garage’s wine club is one of the best
– just $29.99 for a half-gallon jug, filled to deals around. Club members can choose to
order. receive six bottles of red wine (or three red and
When Todd and Joy Miller moved to Napa three white) six times per year for $100 per ship-
Valley in 2001, they were surprised to find that ment, plus shipping. The Wine Garage also offers
they could hardly find any wines for less than $45 a bottle. Then they an “Intense Red” selection of massively concentrated and extracted
went to a dinner party at a winemaker’s home, and were shocked to wines, also six bottles six times per year for $125 per shipment, plus
discover that many winemakers couldn’t afford to drink the wines shipping.
they made. That’s when the Millers decided to open the first wine shop The Wine Garage, located at 1020 Foothill Boulevard (Highway
in Napa Valley that only carried wines under $25 a bottle. 29) in Calistoga, is open from 11 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Monday thru
So in 2003, Todd Miller swapped his corporate necktie for jeans Saturday and 11 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call
and boots and started scouring Northern California for great, undis- (707) 942-5332, visit the website at www.winegarage.net or send an
covered wines to offer at the new wine shop, the Wine Garage in Calis- email to team@winegarage.net.
toga. Miller drove the roads less traveled, meeting with winemakers,
walking in their vineyards, and tasting their grapes, barrel samples
and finished wines. The winemakers, tickled to have a real, live wine
buyer at their winery, shared stories with Miller over a glass of wine
at the dinner table.
The Wine Garage carries a wide selection of bargains from Sonoma
and Napa, and gems from as far afield as Paso Robles, Lodi, the Sierra
Foothills and Mendocino County. The store still doesn’t carry any
wines priced over $25, and Miller doesn’t buy a wine for the store
unless he loves it. What’s best is the Wine Garage staff takes the guess-
work out of wine shopping: tell the staff what you’re looking for and
they will steer you to the perfect bottle.
The Wine Garage is now a licensed winery, and in addition to the
blends on tap, they produce a line of their own Wine Garage wines
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
NAPA VALLEY ONGOING

Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting
ONGOING
Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
ONGOING at Monticello Vineyards Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley $25 • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75
Napa, Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com • Library Tasting, $75
707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
• Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre
Wine Component Tasting Seminar St. Helena, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, $12.50 • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting
at Merryvale Vineyards 707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu ONGOING
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members Appellation Tastings
ONGOING
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com at Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room
Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND St. Helena, Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 Rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com 707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.com
at Merryvale Vineyards ONGOING
ONGOING
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena Vineyard & Winery Tours
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners
St. Helena, Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5 at Raymond Vineyards
ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt)
Wine & Food Pairings 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, 11am, Wine & Cheese Pairing ONGOING
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery ONGOING
1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing, www.peju.com, 800-446-7358
For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com Wine Tasting Experiences
ONGOING at Benessere Vineyards
• The To Kalon Tour & Tasting
Private Tours St. Helena,707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt
• A Guided Tasting
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, $25, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.com • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
• Pleasure in the Glass
ONGOING • The Taste of Wine • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15
Epicurean Explorations • The “Harvest of Joy”Tour & Lunch • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, Minimum 6 people, $95/3-course lunch • Celebrating California Wine & Food • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
$135/5-course lunch, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.com • The Essence Tour & Tasting • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
Cheers! St. Helena ONGOING
Downtown St. Helena, Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! 6-9pm Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit ONGOING
$5/taste, $35/nightly pass, www.cheerssthelena.com Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
ONGOING WEEKENDS 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards • Individual Tastings, $12
ONGOING THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting
Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in an historic stone cellar Library & Barrel Sample Tastings
$15pp, 11am-4pm, www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 • Food & Wine Pairing
at Seqoia Grove Winery • Vineyard Tour
ONGOING 8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, 707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com • Blending Class
Napa Valley Wine Train • 11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting in the underground cellar, $20 • Wine Sensory Seminar
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com • 12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting to include Barrel Sample, $40
• 3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting in the underground cellar, $20 ONGOING
ONGOING Wine Tasting Options
Napa Valley Opera House ONGOING Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards • Current Release Tasting, $15
• Sept 7: Dr. John & The Neville Brothers Calistoga, Taste limited release wines at the winery • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
• Oct 3: Gala 2009 featuring Pink Martini 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
ONGOING ONGOING • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
Live at the Lincoln Theater Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards • Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45 • Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
• Sept 9: Glenn Miller Orchestra 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
• Sept 12: Buckwheat Zydeco • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
• Sept 18: Jay and The Americans ONGOING
• Oct 10: The Pink Floyd Laser Extravaganza VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour ONGOING
• Oct 18: Jack & The Beanstalk Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10,
ONGOING
Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines ONGOING
707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines
• Aug 28: Back Room Blow Out XXXIII Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com ONGOING
• Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
ONGOING
• Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org
• Ongoing thru Sep 19: Mike Henderson • Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt • Daily Guided Tours
• Oct 17: Art: It’s Alive, 8th Annual Benefit Art Auction • Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
• Oct 31-Jan 30: Altered States, The Collection in Context • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt ONGOING
• Wine Train, $180 Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
ONGOING
Friday Night Pulse Tastings ONGOING Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena, 5-7pm, free Tastings at the Popcorn Bar • Regular tasting, $10
888-963-0440, www.acmefinewines.com at Flora Springs Winery • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
ONGOING
• It’s all About You Tasting, $15
Buon Amici Members & Guests ONGOING
• Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY at Castello di Amorosa
• Members Only New Release Tastings Temptastings in the Temptation Cave Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
• Barrel Tastings by appointment at Flora Springs Winery • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
• Vertical Tastings by appointment St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 26

Bacchus That Rascal Andretti’s Lobster & Seafood Fest 7th Annual Support Our Canine Heroes
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “History of Wine“ Napa, In honor of the Italian Riviera, seafood & wine. 6-9pm Wine Gala & Auction
707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com $90/members, $100, 888-460-8463, www.andrettiwinery.com The Historic Carriage House, Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, 4:30-10pm
800-295-4050x4045, RSVP, $350
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 6
Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve SEPTEMBER 27
Napa, Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60 Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant
Release Event at Peju Winery
RSVP 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com Rutherford, 12-3pm, $30, $20/members Domaine Chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com
EVERY SATURDAY 800-446-7358,www.peju.com,
ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar SEPTEMBER 12 SONOMA COUNTY
Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40 Annual Cellar Sale
800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
at Louis M. Martini Winery
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
EVERY SUNDAY St. Helena, 800-321-WINE, www.louismartini.com
Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine &
Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm
SEPTEMBER 12
Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Sterling Silver Screen Series: Apollo 13
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga, 7pm, 707-942-3322, www.sterlingvineyards.com EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk
at Havens Wine Cellars SEPTEMBER 12
Merryvale Vineyards Downtown Sebastopol, 6-8pm, 707-874-9462,
Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com
“Oakville” Barrel Tasting ONGOING
EVERY SATURDAY St. Helena, 1-4pm, Barrel samples, appetizers & live music, $25, free/members Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays 707-968-3429, www.merryvale.com at B.R. Cohn Winery
at Bennett Lane Winery
SEPTEMBER 12 Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members
Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
33rd Annual Napa Wine & Crafts Fair 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
ONGOING First Street, Downtown Napa, Handcrafted arts, holiday gifts, wine, food & music! ONGOING
Friday Night Winemaker Events Napa Downtown Association, free, 707-257-0322, www.napadowntown.com Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com
SEPTEMBER 12 at B.R. Cohn Winery
ONGOING SATURDAYS Cooking Class: The Art of Sustainable Cuisine Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, Chef Ben Dubois, 4-8:30pm, $95 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com ONGOING
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 12-16
Classic Rock Photography Exhibit Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org
American Harvest Workshop
Markham Vineyards, St. Helena, 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com • Aug 29: Chris Isaak • Sept 19: ACT Sweet Charity
Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, 707-545-3280
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST • Sept 1: Sheryl Crow • Sept 20: The Beach Boys
SEPTEMBER 13 • Sept 11: Marco Antonio Solis • Sept 25: SF Comedy Competition
Thursday Night Summer Concert Series
September Soirée • Sept 15: Mariachi Divas
Pioneer Park, Calistoga, 6-8pm, www.calistogavisitors.com
Silverado Brewing Co, St. Helena, Champagne reception, dinner & silent auction.
ONGOING
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31 5pm, $100 Benefits Community Resources for Children
A Collection of Works by Dana Lyon at Spreckels Performing Arts Center
707-253-0376x101, www.crcnapa.org
Folio Winemakers’ Studio Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com
Napa, 707-256-2757, www.foliowinestudio.com SEPTEMBER 17 • Sept 12: ComedySportz
Brix Unpaved: One Night in Bangkok at Brix Restaurant • Oct 4: Film Series, Casablanca
TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Yountville, Aromas, tastes & sounds of the international street food scene • Oct 10: Joni Morris sings Legendary Ladies in Country Music
Weekly Art Shows
6-9:30pm, 707-944-2749, www.brix.com • Oct 11: Film Series, It Happened One Night
Clubhouse, River Pointe Resort, Napa, 5:30-8:30pm, 707-252-4200x152
SEPTEMBER 18 • Oct 18: Film Series, The Maltese Falcon
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4 ONGOING
Johnny’s Lobster Feed Atop The Room
Portals to the Past Exhibition Live Entertainment at River Rock Casino
at Flora Springs Winery
Napa Valley Museum, Yountville, Includes photo of Mike Grgich Geyserville , 707-857-2777, www.riverrockcasino.com
St. Helena, 6-8pm, 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com
www.grgich.com
SEPTEMBER 19 ONGOING SUNDAYS
AUGUST 28-29 Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
Big Barn Sale at Andretti Winery Napa Valley Symphony League
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa
Napa, 10am-5pm, 877-386-5070, www.andrettiwinery.com 10th Annual Home & Garden Tour
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma
Napa Valley, 9:30am-4:30pm, $45, 707-255-3372
AUGUST 28-30 ONGOING
The Napa Fresh Aire Festival www.napavalleysymphony.org
The Center for Performing Arts
888-285-5893x4, www.napafreshairefest.com SEPTEMBER 19 707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
The Westin Verasa Hotel, Napa 2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/
Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural Foundation, Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, Napa
AUGUST 29 ONGOING
Sterling Silver Screen Series: 707-966-4017, www.manaleochf.org, free
Sunday Brunches by the Sea
American Graffiti SEPTEMBER 19 Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 10am-2pm
Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga 7pm, 707-942-3322, www.sterlingvineyards.com Tasting on the Lawn 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com
AUGUST 29 Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, 2-5pm, $30/adv, $35
www.charleskrug.com, 888-747-5784 ONGOING
2009 Harvest STOMP Winemaker Tasting at Wine Spectrum
Napa Valley Grapegrowers at Gamble Ranch, Oakville, 6-10pm SEPTEMBER 19 Santa Rosa, 6-8pm, $10, 707-525-8466, www.winespectrum.com
707-944-8311, www.napagrowers.org Merryvale Vineyards
ONGOING
AUGUST 29 Harvest Dinner Celebration
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
16th Annual Hands Across the Valley St. Helena, 7pm, Join the winemaker in a dinner catered by Tra Vigne, $125
Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
Trinchero Family Estates, St. Helena, 6-11pm, $125, 707-226-6136 RSVP 707-968-3429, www.merryvale.com
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com
AUGUST 30 SEPTEMBER 19-20, 26-27
ONGOING
Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant Napa Open Studios Escape to Wine Country Concert Series
Domaine Chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com Arts Council Napa Valley,www.nvopenstudios.com Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood, Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon
SEPTEMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 24-27 • Aug 29: John Simon & Vocalist Cat Austin
1st Saturday Stroll 23rd Wine Country Film Festival • Sept 5: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald
Downtown Calistoga, Live music & wine tasting, 1-7pm Napa Valley Expo, Napa River Inn, Cuvee Napa, International cinema from • Sept 19: Folk Artist, Adam Traum
www.calistogavisitors.com around the globe. www.winecountryfilmfest.com • Sept 26: Jazz Keyboardist, John Simon
ONGOING ONGOING AUGUST 28

Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Semi- Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer What to Do While Visiting Wine Country?
nars at Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com Healdsburg, Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique
Healdsburg, 707-544-3059, www.rodneystrong.com Seasons After Hours series. Two local experts share their secret spots that will
ONGOING
ONGOING Tastings at the Vine & Barrel make your wine country vacation memorable. You’ll be mapping your weekend
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Petaluma, 3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com plans while enjoying four tastings of Ferrari-Carano wines. 5:30-6:30pm, $15
Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 • Sept 5: The Great Wines of Spain RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome. 707-431-2222
707-571-7500, www.kj.com • Oct 3: Syrah & Rhone Varietal Tasting AUGUST 29
ONGOING FRIDAYS ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 Lotions & Potions
Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa Summer Jazz Series at the Ledson Hotel Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, 10am-12pm, $25, $20/members
Sonoma, An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda Garden, 4:30-7:30pm Sonoma, 6-10pm, 707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com 707-996-3166, www.quarryhillbg.org
Live Music, Grilled Appetizers, Drink Specials. www.macarthurplace.com AUGUST 29
ONGOING THURSDAYS
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Pinot on the Patio at Fritz Winery
Summer Nights on the Green
Downtown Friday Nights Cloverdale, Pinot Noir paired with whole roasted pig & more! Free/members
Live Concerts & Farmers’ Market
Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm, www.sonomavalley.com $25/guests & non-members, 4-7pm, RSVP 707-894-3389, Julie@fritzwinery.com
Windsor Town Green, Windsor, free, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pm
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY 707-838-1260, www.townofwindsor.com AUGUST 29
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour • Aug 27: Beatles Flashback Matchmaker
Healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com Healdsburg, Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique
ONGOING
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Live From the Middle Reach Seasons After Hours series. Learn the art of matching wines with the perfect
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours food. Participants will taste four wines deliciously paired with seasonal small
Summer Music Series
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola bites. The perfect match … aperitif before your dinner! 5:30-6:30pm, $15
C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg, 1-4pm, tasting 11am-5pm, free
Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome. 707-431-2222
707-431-4442, www.cdonatiello.com
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com • Aug 30: Buddy Sounds & Company AUGUST 29
• Sept 6: Chris O’Brien Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
• Sept 13: Byson Van Cleve – Troubaduo Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, 12-7pm, $40w/wine, $30
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
• Sept 20: The Hellhounds 707-769-9650, www.petalumawinejazzandbluesfestival.org
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines
RSVP 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com • Sept 27: Dani Paige Band AUGUST 29
FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll & Picnic)
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Twilight Tours & Tapas Music in the Courtyard Copain Wines, Healdsburg, Walking tour & French inspired picnic with Rhone
Audellsa Estate Winery, Glen Ellen, $35, 5:30pm Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg, 5:30-8:30pm, $5 style wines. $35, 10:30am-1:30pm, 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com
707-933-8514, www.audellsa.com 707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com AUGUST 29
ONGOING WEEKENDS ONGOING SATURDAYS Wine Club Harvest Party
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery Pizza Café at the Simi Winery Wilson Winery, Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, 707-473-3236 www.simiwinery.com AUGUST 29-30
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Watts Ranch, Bodega, 707-824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com
The Art of Winemaking Workshop
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 1
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon 707-9358-8311, www.petronivineyards.com Labor Day Open House at Chateau St. Jean Winery
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Kenwood, 10am-5pm, 707-573-0658, www.chateaustjean.com
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market SEPTEMBER 4
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm First Friday
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org Santa Rosa, Various locations on Fourth Street of food, art & music. 4-8pm
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery www.firstfridaysonfourth.com
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7
Alexander Valley, Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines SEPTEMBER 4
Ravenswood After Hours
paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in Full Moon Walk
Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma, 5:30-7pm, $20
Healdsburg, $10pp, 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com Glen Ellen, Quarryhill Botanical Garden, 7:30-10pm, $25, $20/members
707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com
EVERY FRIDAY 707-996-3166, www.quarryhillbg.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Complimentary Wine Tasting SEPTEMBER 4-6
Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market
at the Flamingo Hotel 2nd Annual Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma, 4:30-8pm
Santa Rosa, in the Terrace Grille featuring Sonoma County wines, 5:30-7pm Various events & locations throughout Sonoma County
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300, www.flamingoresort.com 707-762-0344, www.petalumafarmersmarket.com
www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com
ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 • Sept 4: Winemaker Lunches & Dinners, various wineries
19th Annual Summer Concert Series Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market • Sept 5: Showcase, Taste of Sonoma, Mac Murray Ranch, Healdsburg
at Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023 • Sept 6: Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, Cline Cellars, Sonoma
Healdsburg, 866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.com ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER SEPTEMBER 5
www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong Celebrate Late Wine Club Harvest Party
• Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates – Up Close & Personal Tour at Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg, 707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
ONGOING Sonoma, 7-9pm, 707-933-3204, www.sebastiani.com
SEPTEMBER 5 – NOVEMBER 29
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean AUGUST 27 Juried Biennial Exhibition
Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment How to Match Wine with Music, You Ask? Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, 707-939-7862, www.svma.org
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com Healdsburg, Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 SEPTEMBER 6
Seasons After Hours series. Renowned pianist and vocalist, Frederick The Trad Jass Jammers Day
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
Nighthawk, playfully leads you on a medley of how to pair wine with music Live Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance, Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, 1-5:30pm
• Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
while sipping on the wines of Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards. 707-328-0939, 707-538-7954, www.tradjass.org
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour
5:30-6:30pm, $15, RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome. 707-431-2222
SEPTEMBER 7
ONGOING
AUGUST 27, SEPTEMBER 10, 24 Summit ET Bracket Drag Races
Tours, Tastings & Seminars
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals 8am-6pm, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
at St. Francis Winery
Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25 www.infineonraceway.com, 800-870-RACE
Santa Rosa, Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations
707-996-7356 , www.gloriaferrer.com
888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com SEPTEMBER 10, 24, OCTOBER 8, 22
• Winery Tour &Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 11, 25 Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 Finally Friday at Wilson Winery Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com 707-996-7356 , www.gloriaferrer.com
SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 19

Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch Heirloom Tomato Festival Zintopia
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85 at the Kendall-Jackson Winery Discover Harvest in Dry Creek Valley
707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com Santa Rosa, Live music, food, wine & more. 11am-4pm, $75 Lake Sonoma Recreation Area, Wine tasting, food, live music, grape stomp &
800-769-3649, www.kj.com artisan market. 2-7pm, $75, 707-433-3031, www.wdcv.com
SEPTEMBER 11-13
SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 19
Harvest Wine Country Weekend Harvest Winery Dinner at St Francis Winery New Release Party at the Mazzocco Winery
at Ferrari-Carano Winery Santa Rosa, 7pm, $130, $104/members Healdsburg, 707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
Healdsburg, 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com 888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
SEPTEMBER 19
SEPTEMBER 11, 25 SEPTEMBER 18 10th Annual Sonoma County Book Festival
Finally Friday at Wilson Winery Songwriters in Sonoma Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, 10am-4pm
Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com Larson Family Winery tasting room at CornerStone, Arnold Drive /Highway 121 www.socobookfest.org, 707-527-5412
Featuring Steve Seskin and Dana Cooper, Doors open at 6pm, show begins 7pm SEPTEMBER 20-27
SEPTEMBER 12 $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Food and wine for purchase, RSVP 707-934-4090 23rd Wine Country Film Festival
Release Party at the Wilson Winery Deerfield Ranch Winery & Sonoma Cinemas, International cinema from around
SEPTEMBER 18
Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com Dinner with the Winemaker Series: the globe. www.winecountryfilmfest.com
SEPTEMBER 12 at The Bay View Restaurant SEPTEMBER 21-23
Harvest BBQ at the Alderbrook Winery Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, Featuring Robert Mondavi Winery $79 Sonoma County Grape Camp:
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com The Ultimate Wine & Food Adventure
Healdsburg 10am-2pm, 800-405-5987x2, www.alderbrook.com
Various events in Sonoma County, 707-522-5860, www.sonomawinegrape.org
SEPTEMBER 18, 25
SEPTEMBER 12
Fête de la Vendange Chez Copain SEPTEMBER 24, OCTOBER 8, 22
Orchard Tour (Harvest Celebration Lunch Series) Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30 Copain Wines, Healdsburg, 11am-2pm, $65 Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25
707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com 707-996-7356 , www.gloriaferrer.com
SEPTEMBER 25 AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 19-20

Finally Friday at Wilson Winery Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival 53rd Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com Yorkville Highlands Growers & Vintners Association, 2-7pm, $60, $35/members Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, 415-381-8090, www.mvfaf.org
SEPTEMBER 25 707-894-9177, www.yorkvillehighlands.org OCTOBER 17-18
Dinner with the Winemaker Series: SEPTEMBER 3 Annual Goblin Jamboree Fundraiser
at The Bay View Restaurant Specialty Tasting & Tidbits Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, 10am-4pm
Featuring Kosta Browne & Trecini Cellars, Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, $79 Focused on Wine, Kelseyville, 5:30-7:30pm,$10/adv, $12, 707-279-2112 415-339-3900, www.BayKidsMuseum.org/goblin09
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
SEPTEMBER 3-6
SAN FRANCISCO
SEPTEMBER 25-27 Lake County Fair ONGOING
Simi Fall Forage Lake County Fairgrounds, Lakeport, Live entertainment, exhibits, carnival, Wednesday Sunset Sessions
Healdsburg, 707-473-3213, www.simiwinery.com livestock & more! 707-263-6181, www.lakecountyfair.com Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale, 5-8pm
• Sept 25: Evening Kick-Off Celebration, 4-7pm, $25 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com
• Sept 26: Forage Workshop & Lunch, 10am-1pm, $75 SEPTEMBER 4-6
• Sept 26: Fall forage Feast, 6:30-9:30pm, $125 X.S. Weekend & Takin’ It to the Streets Road Rally ONGOING
Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville Film Night in the Park
SEPTEMBER 26 8pm, $6, $3/kids, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org
800-660-LAKE, www.konoctiharbor.com
Taste of Petaluma • Sept 19: The Dark Knight, Dolores Park
Putnam Plaza, Petaluma, Food, wine, beer, art & more. 11:30am-4pm SEPTEMBER 5
www.tasteofpetaluma.org Concert in the Vineyard AUGUST 28-30
Moore Family Winery, Kelseyville, 6pm Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
SEPTEMBER 26 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, www.sfoutsidelands.com
Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll & Picnic) 707-738-0507, www.moorefamilywinery.com
Copain Wines, Healdsburg, Walking tour & French inspired picnic with Rhone SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 15
style wines, 10:30am-1:30pm, $35, 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com Blue Wing Labor Day Blues Concert Spring Mountain Wine Dinner
Blue Wing Saloon & Café, Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake Campton Place, San Francisco, Brian Bostwick from Spring Mountain, $160
SEPTEMBER 26 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
Sonoma County Harvest Fair 707-275-2244, www.tallmanhotel.com
Awards Night Gala SEPTEMBER 29
SEPTEMBER 12
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Unlimited food & wine tasting of New Zealand Wine Dinner, Tasting & Seminar
Old Time Bluegrass Festival
winning wines! 7-9:30pm,$65, 707-545-4203, www.HarvestFair.org Campton Place, San Francisco, Bob & Julie Bath, Robert Bath Imports, $160
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Lower Lake,10am-6:30pm, $20, $15/adv
415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
SEPTEMBER 26 707-994-0958, www.andersonmarsh.org
Chinese Medicinal Herb Walk SEPTEMBER 18
MONTEREY BAY AREA
Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, 10am-12pm, $25, $20/members Winemaker Dinner with Tulip Hill Winery ONGOING
707-996-3166, www.quarryhillbg.org Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake, Lake County Wine Alliance, $60
SEPTEMBER 26 866-279-WINE, www.winealliance.org Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
Corvettes at the Castle at Ledson Winery • Sept 12: Auction for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 18
Kenwood, 11am-4pm, 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com • Sept 25: Carmel Author & Ideas Festival
Winemaker Dinner with Steele Wines
SEPTEMBER 27 Steele Wines, Kelseyville, Lake County Wine Alliance, $60 ONGOING
Blessing of the Animals at St Francis Winery 866-279-WINE, www.winealliance.org Live at Golden State Theatre
Santa Rosa, 3-5pm, free, 888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
SEPTEMBER 19 • Aug 29: Brian Regan Live in Concert
SEPTEMBER 27 10th Annual Lake County Wine Auction
Porches at the Palace at Ledson Winery • Sept 12: Paula Poundstone
National Guard Armory, Lakeport, Lake County Wine Alliance, 5pm, $100
Kenwood, 11am-4pm, 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com 866-279-WINE, www.winealliance.org ONGOING
yers Live Music at KRML Radio
LAKE/MENDOCINO SEPTEMBER 19
Tulip Hill Winery Food & Wine Pairing
The Eastwood Building, Carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Tulip Hill Winery, Nice, 1-5pm, $5, 707-274-9373, www.tuliphillwinery.com
Winemaker Wednesdays
Food & Wine Pairings SEPTEMBER 25-27 Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers
McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com 30th Annual Clear Lake Splash-In Association, 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Natural High School, Lakeport, 877-828-2286, www.clearlakesplashin.com
ONGOING
Buford & Brown Yappy Hour SEPTEMBER 25-26 Thursday Night Music Series
The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, Wine tasting with your dog. 1-3pm 17th Annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
707-744-8781 Main Street, Kelseyville, www.kelseyvillepearfestival.com 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
ONGOING
SEPTEMBER 26 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Classic Concerts by the Lake
Harvest Education Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville
Six Sigma Winery, Ranch & Vineyard, Lower Lake, $25 Monterey, Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm
800-660-LAKE, www.konoctiharbor.com
RSVP 707-994-2086, www.sixsigmaranch.com 831-649-6690
• Aug 28: Toby Keith w/Jack Ingram
ONGOING TUESDAYS
• Sept 11: Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sept 18: Gary Allan
NORTH CENTRAL COAST Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
• Sept 26: Cheech & Chong MARIN COUNTY Carmel, Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
• Sept 27: Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley & Jimmy Wayne ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
ONGOING
ONGOING Film Night in the Park Monterey Museum of Art
Skunk Train 8pm, $6, $3/kids, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org Monterey, Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
866-457-5865, Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com • Aug 28: Cool Runnings, San Geronimo EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 • Aug 29: Dumbo, Mill Valley Open for Tasting
The Circle • Sept 4: TBA, San Anselmo Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino • Sept 5: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, San Anselmo free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com
707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org • Sept 6: Rear Window, San Anselmo
EVERY TUESDAY
• Sept 12: Rushmore, Fairfax
AUGUST 28 Focus on Monterey County Wines
Bink Wine Dinner ONGOING THROUGH SEPT 13 EXCEPT TUESDAYS Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm
The Mendocino Hotel, Mendocino, 6pm, $60 The Box Show: Positively Magnetic 831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
800-548-0513, www.mendocinohotel.com Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station, 11am-5pm, 415-868-0931
ONGOING
AUGUST 28-30 SEPTEMBER 12 World of Wine 2009 at Chateau Julien Wine EState
5th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration 4th Annual Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival Carmel Valley, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com
Various locations in Mendocino, 800-449-6483, www.puremendocino.org Downtown 4th Street, San Rafael, 415-383-3470, www.teamproevent.com • Sept 2: Washington State
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4 SOUTH BAY ALAMEDA COUNTY

Bands on the Beach
ONGOING SEPTEMBER 16
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center Educational Seminar:
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com
Saratoga, 408-961-5858, www.montalvoarts.org The Big Crush – First-hand look at harvest
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda, 6:30-8:30pm, $35/members
ONGOING
Bye Bye Birdie 510-995-4100, $40, www.rosenblumcellars.com
Summer Concert Series
Western Stage, Salinas, 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com
Jazz at the Plaza SEPTEMBER 12
• Aug 26: Heroes of Woodstock featuring Jefferson Starship, Ten Years After,
Carmel Plaza, Carmel, 5-7pm, Live jazz, wine, cheese sampling! 16th Hats Off America Red T-Shirt 10K Run/5K Run or
Canned Heat, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Grateful Dead’s Tom
831-624-0138, www.carmelplaza.com Walk
Constanten & Country Joe McDonald
Sycamore Valley Park, Danville, www.hatsoffamerica.us
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY • Aug 27: Susan Tedeschi & Jackie Greene
Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards • Aug 31: Foreigner
Wine and Cheese Event • Sept 2-3: Sheryl Crow CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Monterey, at the Oya Salon, beginning at 2pm. Oya patrons can sample • Sept 4-5: Daryl Hall & John Oates
ONGOING
Ventana Vineyards award winning wines. The wines will be personally selected • Sept 10-11: Gipsy Kings
Sierra Railroad
by Ventana Vineyards Manager Barbara Pluth, and change monthly • Sept 12: The Doobie Brothers
Oakdale,209-848-2100, www.sierrarailroad.com
831-372-7415 X213,Ventana & 831-656-0570, Oya Salon for details • Sept 13: Bon Taj Roulet – Bonnie Raitt
• Aug 26: Wednesday Sunset Special
& Taj Mahal – Alone & Together
AUGUST 25 • Aug 28: Murder Mystery Dinner
Merlove Screening at Clos LaChance • Sept 15: Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sept 8: Tuesday Lunch Special, Rail & Raft
San Martin, Merlots from Jason Stephens, Solis Winery, Burrell School, Castillo’s • Sept 18: Creedence Clearwater Revisited
• Sept 19: Sunset Dinner
Hillside Shire Winery, Guglielmo Winery, Martin Ranch Winery, Clos LaChance, • Sept 20: Etta James & The Roots Band
• Sept 24: Wednesday Lunch Special
Winery & Fernwood Cellars. Merlot tasting 7pm, movie 8pm, free with special guest The Robert Cray Band
• Sept 25: Murder Mystery Dinner
408-686-1050, www.clos.com • Sept 23: The Temptations & The Four Tops
• Sept 29: Tuesday Lunch Special
AUGUST 30 • Sept 24: Wynonna
• Sept 25: Tower of Power& Average White Band
22nd Annual Jewish Food Festival
Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel Valley, 10:30am-4:30pm, free • Sept 26: Tony Bennett LIVERMORE
831-624-2015, www.carmelbethisrael.org • Sept 27: Cheech & Chong with guest: Shelby
EVERY FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 5 WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26 Wine Dinners at Café Garré
Heirloom Tomato Lunch & Presentation Jazz on the Plazz Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 11am-2pm, $85 Town Plaza, Los Gatos, 6:30-8:30pm, free cuisine with locally grown & produced ingredients. 6-9pm
831-658-3550, www.bernardus.com 408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
SEPTEMBER 5-6 AUGUST 28-30 ONGOING WEEKENDS
Great Train Robberies Home Garden & Design Show Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com 650-593-3462, www.worldclassshows.com Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose RSVP 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves
SEPTEMBER 12
First Annual Carmel Auction for the Arts AUGUST 28 ONGOING
Sunset Center, Carmel, 4:30pm, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org J. Lohr Chardonnay Symposium La Luna Fridays
San Jose, 7pm, $25, RSVP 408-918-2176, www.jlohr.com Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm, $55, $45/members
SEPTEMBER 12
12th Annual Master Gardeners Tour: AUGUST 29 RSVP 925-456-2395, www.murrietaswell.com
Garden Sanctuaries of the Monterey Peninsula J. Lohr Summer Dinner #4 • Sept 4: Paul Snagg, Steel Drums
Visit 12 locations in the Monterey area, 10am-4pm San Jose, 5-course gourmet wine paired meal created by Chef David Page, 7pm ONGOING
www.montereybaymastergardeners.org $95, 408-918-2176, www.jlohr.com The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
SEPTEMBER 13 AUGUST 29-30 Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com
Harvesting Hope Wine Tasting & Gala Event 29th Annual Italian American Family Festa www.wentevineyards.com
La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea,Benefit for Salinas Circle for Children Willow Glen, San Jose, 11am-9pm, 408-293-7122, www.iahfsj.org • Aug 27: Chris Isaak • Aug 31: Sheryl Crow • Sept 21: James Taylor
3-8pm, 831-424-SCFC, www.salinascircle.com
SEPTEMBER 11 ONGOING FRIDAYS
SEPTEMBER 17 Poetic Cellars Pours at Vino Locale Concerts in the Park
11th Annual Golf ‘n’Jazz Tournament Palo Alto, Meet winemaker Katy Lovell. 650-328-0450 Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton, 7-8:30pm,
At the Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, www.montereyjazzfestival.org/golf 925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net
SEPTEMBER 12
SEPTEMBER 18-20 • Aug 28: D-Lucca • Sept 4: Public Eye
Dancing with the Cars
52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
Club Auto Sport, San Jose, Benefits Valley Medical Center Foundation ONGOING
831-373-3366, www.montereyjazzfestival.org
www.vmcfoundation.org Bankhead Theatre
SEPTEMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 12-13 Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore
Gourmet Grazing on the Green 38th Annual Mountain View 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org
Aptos Park, Wineries include Burrell School, Poetic Cellars & Vine Hill Art & Wine Festival • Aug 29-30: My Fair Lady • Sept 11-13: Guitar Player Live!
Benefits Santa Cruz Cancer Group, 12-5pm 831-246-2665, jabrill@cruzio.com
Castro Street, Mountain View, 10am-6pm, Multicultural music, art, wine, food ONGOING
SEPTEMBER 19 & more! 650-968-8378, www.miramarevents.com, free Dancing in the Vineyard
5th Annual Harvest Party Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley, 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com
at Sarah’s Vineyard SEPTEMBER 13
Corks for Kids Wine Tasting Fundraiser • Aug 30: Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard
Gilroy, Food stations & live music! 6-8pm
877-44-PINOT, www.sarahs-vineyard.com Thomas Fogarty Winery, Woodside, Benefits Healthy Kids Program, $150 ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wines from Burrell School, Poetic Cellars, King’s Mountain, Loma Prieta & Fridays at Fenestra
SEPTEMBER 25 – OCTOBER 11 Generosa, food by Le Papillon. 408-874-1912, www.healthykidsfund.org
The Baker’s Wife Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm, 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com
Western Stage, Salinas, 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com SAN MATEO COUNTY ONGOING
SEPTEMBER 26 EVERY SATURDAY Thursday Night Music & Dinner
Moonlight Dinner Train Party Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 6-9pm, $125/couple
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm, 650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com RSVP 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 26 SEPTEMBER 5-6 ONGOING

Harvest Haikus at Poetic Cellars 39th Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Soquel, Food/wine pairings, live music, art & haiku contest! 12-5pm, $10 Broadway Ave, Millbrae, Mardi Gras-style music, art, wine, food & more! Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members
831-462-3478 10am-5pm, free, 650-697-7324, www.miramarevents.com 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com
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Discounts EVERY SUNDAY EL DORADO COUNTY
Sunset Suppers ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
ANDRETTI WINERY The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Livermore,4:30-5:30pm
925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com
Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, Enjoy live music, pizza & wine!
Two for one tasting with ad 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
PAGE 7 Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
at Garré Winery Private Tastings with the Winemaker
Livermore, 5:30pm, $38.95, RSVP 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Tour and tasting from Dinner & Live Music at Garré Winery
530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com
$69 per hour PAGE 29 Livermore, 6-9pm, RSVP 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com ONGOING SUNDAYS
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon
AUGUST 30 Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
Day in the Park - Taylor Family Foundation
CALISTOGA CELLARS Camp Arroyo, Livermore Auctions, wine, food, music & more! Benefit for a camp
AUGUST 28
Complimentary tasting Summer Concert: Tessa Evans & Band
for children. 925-455-5118, www.ttff.org
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 5:30-8:30pm, $25, $20/members
with ad PAGE 39 AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
Harvest Wine Celebration AUGUST 29-31
Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com Enjoy the Fruits of the Labor
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO SEPTEMBER 2 Jodar Winery, Placerville, Food /wine pairings & wine specials, 5:30-8:30pm
Complimentary tasting 1st Wednesday Street Party Celebrate Pleasanton www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474
with ad PAGE 87 Downtown Pleasanton, 6-9pm, 925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net SEPTEMBER 5
Tastes from the Kitchen of Chef John Sanders
SEPTEMBER 6-7
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 12:30pm, free
Harvest Wine Celebration at Garre Winery
GOLDEN HAVEN Live blues, crafts, artists & more! 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
Mud Treatment for 2, SEPTEMBER 6-7
SEPTEMBER 12
Summer Concert: Shana Morrison
$54 per person PAGE 3 28th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 6-8:30pm, $25, $20/members
Harvest Village, Robertson Park, Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Live 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
music, arts/crafts, wine & food! 12-5pm, 925-447-WINE, www.LVwine.org
HAGAFEN CELLARS AMADOR COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 12
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 ONGOING
Moonlight Movie in the Vineyard
Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market
Chouinard Vineyards, $20/car, Castro Valleywww.chouinard.com
C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards, 10am-7pm, taste the wines
in a flight for $3, 209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com
JESSUP CELLARS SEPTEMBER 12
3rd Annual Wine & Equine Festival ONGOING
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 41 Charles Wilhelm Training Center, Castro Valley, SonRise Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via d’Oro
Equestrian Foundation & Murrieta’s Well Winery, 1-5pm, $75 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek, 6-8pm, 209-267-0535, www.cafeviadoro.com
925-838-7433, www.sonriseequestrianfoundation.org
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY SEPTEMBER 26
ONGOING
Summer Music Concert Series
Complimentary reserve tasting Release Party Story Winery, Plymouth, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com
with ad PAGE 27 Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com • Sept 5: Ray Brancaleon • Sept 6: John Presnall
• Sept 7: Richard Bolmen
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5
MARTIN RAY WINERY SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS Around the World in 80 Days
15% discount with ad PAGE 47 Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, Jackson, Main Street Theatre Works
ONGOING
209-267-5680, www.mstw.org
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org AUGUST 29
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER • Sept 19: 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Benefit Mediterranean Madness Sale
$1 off with ad PAGE 38 Vino Noceto & Terra Rouge/Easton, Plymouth, 11am-5pm
SEPTEMBER 6
209-245-6556, www.terrerouge.com
Alpen Wine Fest
The Village at Squaw Valley, www.TheVillageAtSquaw.com CALAVERAS COUNTY
SIMI WINERY ONGOING
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Save $10 on public tour Wines of the World Education Tastings
28th Annual Vintners’ Holidays
Murphys Hotel, Murphys, No reservations required, everyone welcome!
or tasting PAGE 25 The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley
5:30pm, $15, 209-736-2949
801-559-4949, www.YosemitePark.com/Vintners
• Nov 1-3: Mumm Napa Estates, Provenance Vineyards, ONGOING
Ironstone Summer Concert Series
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE J Vineyards & Winery & Sbragia Family Vineyards
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
• Nov 4-5: Honig Vineyard & Winery, Flowers Vineyard & Winery,
Free offer PAGE 4 • Sept 6: Chris Isaak with Brian Setzer & Nashvillains
Rombauer Vineyards & Corison Winery
• Sept 18: Lynyrd Skynyrd with Los Lonely Boys
• Nov 8-10: Karly Winery, Silver Oak Cellars,
• Sept 19: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Twomey Cellars
STAGECOACH EXPRESS • Nov 11-12: Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery, Saintsbury, AUGUST 29
Complimentary Amphora Winery & Joseph Phelps Vineyards A Motherlode of Entertainment at Stevenot Winery
shipping box PAGE 29 • Nov 15-17: Domaine Carneros, Rosenblum Cellars, Stevenot Winery, Murphys, Featuring Thick Soup & Snap Jackson & the Knock on
Halleck Vineyards & Huge Bear Wines Wood Players. 7pm, $12, $10/members, 209-728-0638, www.stevenotwinery.com
• Nov 18-19: Smith-Madrone, Iron Horse Vineyards, AUGUST 29
SUMMERS WINES Morgan Winery & Frank Family Vineyards Live Music
• Nov 29-Dec 1: Simi Winery, Schrader Cellars & Beckstoffer Vineyards, Cedar Center, Arnold, featuring Groovy Judy, 209-588-0999
10% discount with ad PAGE 39
Ceja Vineyards & Dutton-Goldfield Winery SEPTEMBER 5-6
• Dec 2-3: Estancia Estates, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Labor Day Craft Fair
TRENTADUE WINERY PAGE 51 Topel Winery & Ravenswood Winery Cedar Center, Arnold, 10am-5pm, 209-588-0999
Complimentary tasting with ad

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SEPTEMBER 19 SACRAMENTO VALLEY

Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
ONGOING
Story Winery, Plymouth, 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com ONGOING
Sacramento River Train
SEPTEMBER 19 2009 Concert Series
800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com
Black & Red Gala Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25, 209-368-0880, www.jgwinery.com
• Sept 12, 26: Great Train Robbery • Sept 18: Sunset Dinner
• Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OG’s
Vezér Family Vineyard, Blue Victorian Winery, Suisun Valley, Benefit gala for North • Sept 26: Murder Mystery • Sept 27: Sunday Brunch • Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions
Bay’s Heart & Vascular Center, 888-823-VINE, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com
ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26
SEPTEMBER 26 Live Entertainment at Red Hawk A Necessary Madness at Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
Harvest Dinner
Red Hawk Casino, Sacramento, See website for details & complete schedule. New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy, 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat, 6-9pm, $75, $65/members
888-573-3495, www.redhawkcasino.com
209-736-6500, www.chatomvineyards.com AUGUST 29
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7 Open Reception, A Necessary Madness
NEVADA COUNTY Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy, 1pm
California State Fair
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Cal Expo, Sacramento, 916-263-3247, www.bigfun.org 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
Sunset at the Peak SEPTEMBER 11
Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm, 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com SOLANO COUNTY
Fusion Friday
ONGOING AUGUST 30 Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10, www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446
Music in the Mountains Summer Fest 4th Annual Family Farm Days
SEPTEMBER 18-20
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley Suisun Valley Harvest Trail, Fairfield,10am-5pm Painting in the Vineyards Art Class at Knowlton Gallery
530-265-6124, 800-2182188, www.musicinthemountains.org 877-793-7386, www.VisitFairfieldCA.com Lodi, 9am-4pm, $300, 209-368-5123, www.KnolwtonGallery.com
AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 27 SEPTEMBER 27
Miners’ Picnic 4th Annual Family Farm Days Taste of Lodi
Empire Mine State Historic Park, Grass Valley, 10:30am-4:30pm, $3, $1/kids Suisun Valley Harvest Trail, Fairfield, 10am-5pm Wine & Roses Hotel, Lodi, 1-5pm, $40/adv, $50
530-273-8522, www.empiremine.org 877-793-7386, www.VisitFairfieldCA.com 209-365-1195, www.tasteoflodi.com
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Ferrari-Carano, Dry Creek Valley Ferrari-Carano’s Enoteca, Dry Creek Valley Seasons of the Vineyard, Healdsburg Plaza
FERRARI-CARANO
VINEYARDS & WINERY
by Millie Howie of Benvenuti, the bronze boar gazing in Matchmaker, and the PreVail Tasting. The
friendly fashion from his private patch of most popular program since the series began
When wine lovers hoping to taste the flowers, be sure to pick up – and perhaps fill has been “Scentiments”, in which participants
most recent releases from Ferrari-Carano out on the spot, an application for member- familiarize themselves with ten fresh aromas
Vineyards and Winery want to try wine, they ship in the Circle of Friends Wine Club. If present in different varietals and then tests
have three beautiful tasting rooms to choose you miss this opportunity, make a note to call their “smell memory”, trying to detect those
from – two at the winery’s Dry Creek Valley Teri Rolleri, club coordinator to sign up to aromas in a various wines. Also a big hit is the
location and the third is on the Healdsburg enjoy the privileges of membership. Perks of new “Matchmaker” tasting, that pairs
Plaza, Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & membership include exclusive discounts on seasonal small bites with select Ferrari-
Boutique. Each tasting room is as fabulous as wine, invitations to exclusive, members-only Carano wines, proving that there is no such
the other two – warmly inviting, beautifully events and wine country weekends, tasting thing as absolutely right or absolutely wrong
decorated and presenting flights of wine to for four when visiting the winery, private in wine and food pairing,
satisfy the visitor’s craving of the moment. tours by appointment, and the Circle of In January of 2000, Rhonda created a
The first tasting opportunity for visitors to Friends newsletter, to name a few. second showplace, “Seasons of the Vineyard,”
taste wine is at Ferrrari-Carano’s elegant Villa As the flow of visitors increased, Rhonda which quickly became the “go to” place for
Fiore Wine Shop in Dry Creek Valley. Here Carano devoted her talents to transforming a home décor, with an emphasis on the wine
visitors may taste Ferrari-Carano’s Classic portion of the winery’s underground barrel country life-style. A few years later, the shop,
Wines at the long tasting bar with its picture- cellar into an additional, dramatic, spacious though popular and busy, closed for renova-
perfect vineyard view through the Villa’s tall tasting room called the Enoteca Bar & tions, and in April of 2009, reopened as
windows. A stroll around the displays of care- Lounge, which means wine library in Italian. Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar &
fully selected gift items reveals more beauty Here visitors may taste Ferrari-Carano’s Boutique, the only downtown Healdsburg,
along with chic logo wear, wine country gifts, limited release and reserve wines, or schedule Ferrari-Carano tasting room, looking quite at
cookbooks, and line of bath soaps, lotions an appointment for a private tasting in the home on the north side of the historic Healds-
and candles that help make a visit to Ferrari- PreVail Room for the ultimate wine country burg Plaza. Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar
Carano even more memorable. experience. Each tasting is tailored to a & Boutique boasts an inviting tasting bar as
Before leaving the tasting room to tour the theme: Pick of the Bunch, Scentiments, well as comfortable seating and hand-picked
gardens or make a wish by touching the nose White Wine Lovers, The King of Reds, wine tasting flights in a relaxed setting. One
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conversation starter, if one is ever

needed, is the 20-foot tasting bar
with a Vettrazo Amber sustainable
counter top made from used
bottles and old windows. The
chips of glass in shades of green,
red, blue and brown, gleam and
sparkle under the clear light from
the chandeliers above that are
crafted from Italian glass wine
jugs. The exposed brick wall is a
well-preserved relic of the past, as
is the intricately designed pressed
tin ceiling. Added to the beauty of
the interior is the appropriate
design of the hanging sign above
the entrance that invites passersby
to Taste, Sip, Shop and Swirl.
To make it easier to accept the
invitation, Seasons of the Vine-
yard Tasting Bar & Boutique has
regular evening hours extending
until six during the week and
until seven on the weekends.
Recently, the winery has initiated
a series of special attractions enti-
tled “Seasons After Hours” on
Thursdays, Fridays and/or Satur-
days, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., through
the end of October. Seasons After
Hours caters to a wide choice of
leisure activities. Some evenings
are devoted to appearances by
guest hosts, winemakers, enter-
tainers, and educators, while
other evenings feature musical
presentations, suggestions for
touring the wine country and
exhibits of local art.
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and
Winery is located at 8761 Dry
Creek Road, Healdsburg, (707)
433-6700, and Seasons of the
Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique
is located at 113 Plaza Street,
Healdsburg, (707) 431-2222.
For additional information, to
schedule a tour or private tasting,
or times and dates for special
events, contact the winery or go
to www.ferrari-carano.com.
Winemaker Profile: J. Rickards Winery
by Nan Reiley
ALEX HOLMAN ness of making wine. His experience and his
background in science bolstered his creden-
Jim and Eliza Rickards have been tials, and he made the move to Sonoma
growing wine grapes in Alexander Valley for County in early 2003, a move hastened by
more than thirty years. Owners of 45 acres his finding the love of his life, now wife
of vineyards, including some 100-year-old Annie, on a visit to Marin County. By
Zinfandel vines, they were happily selling August he was working at the small, highly-
their grapes to some of the finest wineries in regarded Paul Hobbs Winery in Forestville,
Sonoma County for most of those years. where he set up a state-of-the-art laboratory
Bitten by the winemaking bug at last, they for the operation.
started making a small amount of wine in Alex soon moved to a better job as enol-
1991, and were forced by the bumper crops ogist and assistant winemaker at Dry Creek
of 2005 and 2006 to make even more Vineyards, one of Sonoma County’s flagship
(because there was too much fruit to sell all wineries. Here he learned every aspect of the
of it). winemaking art (he was already a master of
Jim had enough years in the business to its science), and here he met Jim Rickards,
know when he needed a professional wine- because Jim sold grapes to Dry Creek Vine-
maker for his new winery enterprise and yards. The two men took a liking to each
fortunately, he knew just the man he wanted other, and when Alex was ready to make the
for the job. The only problem was that that man, Alex Holman, was move to full-fledged winemaker, Jim was looking for just that person.
already working at another winery in the area. Jim waited until the With one year at J. Rickards under his belt, Alex has made two of
time was right, and in 2008 Alex came on board as winemaker for J. his own wines so far, and will be the guiding hand in the aging and
Rickards. blending of red wines that Jim made earlier. So once again, wine lovers
Alex’s route to becoming a full-fledged winemaker was not a have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor and visit a Sonoma
straight, four-lane highway. First of all, he was a city boy, born and County winery to taste its wines before it becomes a cult favorite.
raised in San Francisco with two generations of medical doctors in his Alex’s style is to make wines with relatively low alcohol (13.5 -14.5 %)
family. Then there were detours into the military followed by physical and with a low oak profile, i.e., barrel aging in lightly-toasted, fairly
therapy training at California State University at Fresno which neutral oak. This style will result in a more Burgundian character for
morphed into a chemistry degree instead. The chemistry degree got his wines than the all-too-common California “fruit bomb” kind of
him into the agricultural business when he took a job as an analytical wines. Alex feels he can do this because he is working only with
chemist (Director of Research and Development) for a biochemical mature vineyards that Jim has farmed for many years, and with grape
plant in Fresno that manufactured liquid fertilizers. varieties that are known to be winners in the soil and climate of
During this time, Alex started experimenting with making his own Alexander Valley.
beer and also using peaches, nectarines and “anything else that would At the winery, you can taste Alex’s 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and his
ferment” to make homemade wines. He didn’t care for the constant unique and delicious late harvest Sauvignon Blanc, a botrytis dessert
smell of rotten eggs (sulfur) that permeated his job, and he couldn’t wine called Twilight. Zinfandel, a Cabernet Sauvignon blend and
see a profitable future in the beer business, so he went back to school, Petite Sirah are also on offer. Pay attention to the Petite Sirah – it’s
while still working his day job, and took a degree in enology from outstanding, and Alex plans to make a Malbec that he thinks will
Fresno State. make converts out of Merlot lovers.
So now Alex was closer to his goal of making wine as his profes- When you visit the winery, you will almost certainly be tasting wine
sion. Still working as R & D Director, he began sending out his résumé with either Jim or Alex in a low-key, one-on-one situation. They have
to wineries, but found there was a lingering prejudice against wannabe stories to tell and wine wisdom to share, and you could hardly find
winemakers from the Central Valley, a region not known for the more education, entertainment and just plain excellent wine. The
quality of its wines, unlike Napa and Sonoma where Alex was sending tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 24505 Chianti Road,
his résumés. But Alex did find work at Golden State Vintners in the about five miles north of Geyserville. Take the Canyon Road exit from
Central Valley, where he was hired as lab manager/enologist, definitely Hwy. 101, go west about 100 yards to Chianti Road and turn right
a step in the right direction. onto it. For more information, telephone (707) 758-3441 or go to
After two years there, he felt he was getting a good feel for the busi- www.jrwinery.com.
WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY

A Unique Napa Valley Experience
Imagine a unique Napa Valley experience where you can kick back, William Hill purchased 200 acres and developed 140 of them. Over
relax and enjoy fabulous wines while gaining insight into viticulture the years, he discovered the Estate was best suited to growing red
and winemaking. A place where guests are positively encouraged to Bordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
stay a while and take in sweeping views of a different side of the valley, Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Each of these varietals are bottled indi-
far from the madding crowds. If that’s what you’re looking for, then vidually, and are also blended into a rich,
head to William Hill Estate Winery, tucked away in the rolling hills of distinctive Estate Meritage.
the Silverado Bench, just off the southern end of the Silverado Trail. William Hill Estate winery has also
You’ll discover a freshly remodeled tasting room with a new, contem- built its fine wine reputation on
porary look. elegant Chardonnay. The Napa Valley
The winery was founded in 1978 by William Hill, a Napa Valley Chardonnay ($22) is light, crisp and fruit-
vineyard developer, who saw the potential of the soil and climate of the forward, while the Reserve ($30) is rich
Silverado Bench. He also liked that the location was neither valley floor and buttery. Available only at the winery,
nor mountainside, but a happy medium at an altitude of 200-300 feet. their silky smooth Dijon Clones
Chardonnay ($35) has delicious notes of
pear and butterscotch. These three wines
are featured in William Hill’s Chardonnay
Experience, with three food pairings that
bring out the best in these wines and help
you explore food and wine dynamics. This is available daily for $20
either inside the tasting room, or outside overlooking the vineyards.
To really appreciate the special sense of place at William Hill Estate
Winery, particularly during harvest season, taking a tour is the best way
to get the full Estate experience! In an intimate group setting, you can
learn about and history and terroir, work on a seasonal activity in the
vineyard, and find out about winemaking and barrel aging in the state-
of-the-art winery. You’ll also taste through an exclusive selection of the
wines, paired with local artisan foods, and conclude with a sit down
tasting of Reserve and Estate wines. The tour is by appointment only,
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
for adults aged 21 or over, and

costs $45 per person. There is also
a shorter version of this tour avail-
able daily for $30 per person.
William Hill Estate Winery is a
wonderful place to take in the
beauty of the Napa Valley. Guests
are invited to pick up some
goodies from a local deli to enjoy
under the tranquil arbor with a
bottle of William Hill Estate wine.
New this year in the tasting room
is a basket of fun and games, with
everything from dominoes to
badminton for guests to enjoy.
There is one last chance this
year to bring your favorite picnic
dinner to William Hill’s “Sunsets
on the Silverado Bench” event. At
this idyllic evening, you can enjoy
a bottle of William Hill Estate
wine as you watch the sun go
down. This event is complimen-
tary with wine available for
purchase on Friday, September
25th from 6:30 to 8:30.
The winery is open daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at
1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa just
two minutes from the Silverado
Trail. For more information, visit
PIZZA
www.williamhillestate.com or CSaAFE
make an appointment by calling turdays
11am-4pm
(707) 265-3024.
P erfect P airs by Millie Howie
Rutherford Short Ribs Braised

in Red Wine Paired with
Flora Springs 2006 Trilogy
You don’t have to be a superb chef like Ken Frank of the Napa
Valley’s stellar La Toque restaurant to dazzle your dinner guests with
braised short ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender and sending forth
rich aromas that reflect the elegance of the Flora Springs 2006
Trilogy used generously as a prime ingredient of the satisfying dish.
It does help; though to have the luxury of sharing Ken’s recipe for
the ribs which you can, if you like, claim as your very own creation.
One extra benefit of selecting the short ribs recipe for your lucky
guests is that it takes very little supervision, since it cooks, virtually RUTHERFORD SHORT RIBS
unattended for a very long time at a gentle simmer while you relax
BRAISED IN RED WINE
and visit around the appetizer trays and enjoy a glass of Trilogy.
Chef Ken Frank, La Toque Napa Valley
This complex and beautiful wine is a blend of four Bordeaux vari-
eties (73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc • 1 cup “mirepoix”
and 2% Petit Verdot) one of the original Meritage wines – favorite (2 parts onion, 1 each carrot and
red wines born in 1984. Now a Napa Valle benchmark, Trilogy celery, peeled and diced)
represents meticulous farming practices along with the evolution of a • 4 pieces beef short ribs
wine style created by the Komes-Garvey families. Trilogy may be • 1 bottle Flora Springs
enjoyed either as a young and vibrant youthful beverage or as a Cabernet Sauvignon
cellared and graceful, perfectly aged wine. • 2 tablespoons flour
Both as an ingredient and as an ideal companion beverage to • 2 cups duck/veal stock
complement the richness of the short ribs, this wine exhibits all the • 2 spoonfuls tomato paste
classic Trilogy attributes with a lovely cassis and cherry bouquet as • 1 piece Parmesan rind
• 3 or 4 slices dried porcini mushroom
well as huge black fruit flavors that envelop the palate. The long,
• 1 spoonful butter
slow simmering reduces the rib sauce to a nice rich consistency and
• Cooking oil
the eloquence of the blend of the estate grapes dedicated to creating • Salt and pepper
Trilogy and Ken’s own blend of flavors and scents will turn the
braised ribs into one of your favorite dishes to serve and impress Sauté the mirepoix in butter for 3 or 4 minutes, until the
your friends. It is also sure to have your guests asking for the recipe vegetables just begin to turn golden brown. Add the
so they can add it to their own cooking repertoire. tomato paste and the flour, stir well and then deglaze with
most of the bottle of red wine.
In the meantime… Season the ribs with salt and pepper.

Sear them on all sides until rich golden brown. Add the
seared ribs to the pan with the wine and the vegetables,
add the stock, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to
FLORA SPRINGS WINERY & VINEYARDS maintain a gentle simmer for at least 2-1/2 hours until the
1978 West Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena ribs are “fall-off-the-bone” tender. The sauce should be
Open by appointment only, 707-967-6723
reduced to a nice rich consistency. Verify and adjust
FLORA SPRINGS THE ROOM seasoning if necessary before serving.
677 St. Helena Highway, South, St. Helena (Serves 4)
Open 10am-5pm daily, 707-967-8032
www.florasprings.com
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California Wine Tours/Evans Transportation Offers 49er Shuttle

San Francisco 49ers fans can now score including lunch and beverages. California Wine Tours.
big and leave their cars at home by riding the “We wanted to thank the fans that ride the For more information on schedules,
49er Fan Express operated by Napa’s own 49er Fan Express shuttles by elevating their departure locations, pricing and reservations,
California Wine Tours/Evans Transportation. experience with videos and prizes. Hopefully visit www.49ersbus.com or send an email to
A roundtrip ticket on the 49er Fan Express is this will also motivate other ticket holders to 49ersbus@californiawinetours.com. 49er Fan
just $30 and includes complimentary water, get their cars off the roads and to share a ride Express info can also be obtained via tele-
free high-speed internet access and to the game,” says Mike Marino, owner of phone at (707) 265-4300.
restrooms – all on a luxury motor coach
driven by a professional and friendly CWT
chauffeur. A true football fan’s dream, playing
Louis M. Martini Winery’s Annual Cellar Sale
on the 49er Fan Express will be 49ers game Louis M. Martini Winery® Invites You to The Annual Cellar Sale, Saturday, 12th September
highlights, Super Bowl replays and other Built by Louis M. Martini in 1933, the Martini Winery has been a legendary landmark in
NFL videos. the Napa Valley for over 75 years. With third generation winemaker Mike Martini at the helm,
the winery continues to craft rich, distinctive wines that draw visitors to St. Helena from all
New this year, the 49er Fan Express will
over the world.
feature several items designed to increase the
The Annual Cellar Sale offers the opportunity to buy cases of older vintage wines and big
spirit and engagement of San Francisco
bottles, all at an incredible value with huge savings of 40 to 60% off retail prices! This is an
49ers fans. California Wine Tours, along ideal opportunity to stock up your cellars and wine racks in time for Thanksgiving and
with the San Francisco 49ers, are sponsoring Christmas. There will be a limited number of bottles available that have been signed by Mike
raffles on each coach to include 49ers Martini making them a great gift for the wine lovers in your life or a fabulous talking point at
memorabilia and gift certificates for limo a party! We will be serving Italian style hor’deauves and library wine tastings will be available.
rides. There will be one grand prize raffle of The Martini Annual Cellar Sale begins at 12 p.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. and will be held
a luxury experience for the final home game at the winery on 254, South St. Helena Highway (Hwy 29) in St. Helena.
– private limo ride for four guests, four For more information, please call the Wine Club office at 1-866-549-2582 or email
tickets to the game, gourmet tailgate party, info@louismartini.com.
Peggy Fleming and Greg Jenkins

Tasting Room of the Week:
FLEMING JENKINS
by Charles Neave winemaker, says “I like to make accessible are still small enough to have that personal
wines, wines that are well-balanced and food touch. And people also leave here knowing
As anyone who has followed the career of friendly. I also like it that our red wines are that we are also a serious winery, but one that
champion skater and Olympic gold medalist ready to enjoy when they’re released.” enjoys making a personal connection with the
Peggy Fleming, both on and off the ice, it Referring to another part of the Fleming people that visit and enjoy our wine.”
should come as no surprise that when she Jenkins equation: “We also like to produce As evidence that it is still a family-style
decided to venture into the business of wines that make a difference in people’s lives.” adventure, Peggy still decorates the windows,
making wine, two things would guide her. Like the delicious Victories Rosé, with its Greg is usually in the back, customer relations
The first was her trademark excellence. The aromas of berries and a refreshing brightness director Tammy Larson’s daughter Allison has
second was her commitment to charitable of flavor. her own name tag and tasting room manager
causes that she cares passionately about. Two The Rosé has special meaning to both Gregg Gorham is always ready with recom-
qualities she has carried over into the winery Peggy and Greg, on one level in particular. “In mendations and directions for local shops,
she and husband Greg Jenkins, a Texas native 1998, on the 30th anniversary of my 1968 restaurants and places to stay.
and a physician, founded in 1999, when they Olympic victory, I was diagnosed with breast This is all echoed in the comfortable style
planted a small, one-acre Chardonnay vine- cancer,” Peggy said. “For me, it was another of the Main Street tasting room. An old rail-
yard on their ridge top property in the Olympics, a life Olympics in which I was road cart and an oak barrel sit out front of
foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains above granted a second great victory. Early detection the big windows, while inside it is all light
Los Gatos, not from far the small farm where saved my life, and since then, Greg and I have wood floors, the look of granite on the L-
Peggy grew up. looked for ways to help raise funds and shaped tasting bar with the wood wine racks
For years, the coastal Santa Cruz Moun- awareness in the quest for a breast cancer behind it, and soft lighting. All part of a total
tains have been known for winemaking. After cure.” Sale of the Rosé does just that, raising remodel that took place in Spring of 2008.
harvesting the fruit from their own vineyard, more than $20,000 since the 2004 vintage. The result is what they wanted. Like the
and tasting it, they discovered their dreams Visitors can now taste the wines of Fleming wine they produce it is a charming labor of
had come true: they loved the wine. This Jenkins at their tasting room in downtown love, practicality and, most of all, a warm
inspired them to launch their own winery and Los Gatos, not far from San Jose. Wines on the accessibility.
today, they continue to farm and harvest that roster now include – not just that original The Fleming Jenkins tasting room in the
first vineyard while making their wines in the Chardonnay – the Rosé, a Napa Valley heart of Los Gatos at 45 West Main Street.
Los Gatos hills at the historic Novitiate Cabernet blend (“Choreography”), and two They’re open Tuesday through Sunday from
Winery, one of the state’s oldest continuingly Syrahs, one of them sourced from their friend noon until 6 p.m. Their telephone number is
operating wineries. John Madden’s Livermore Valley vineyard. (408) 358-4949, or look on the internet at
Greg, who retired from his medical prac- “When people visit we want them to feel www.flemingjenkins.com. Private tastings
tice three years ago to become a full-time like they’re part of the family, and luckily we and special events can also be arranged.
Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
What is the difference between a Claret and a Meritage wine?

A term used more often a few decades ago than today, Claret, In the US, a wine that fits this description is known by a unique
pronounced like clair-ette, is an unofficial designation for red wines American wine term, ‘Meritage’. Meritage (rhymes with heritage)
originating in Bordeaux, France, and which are primarily made from wines also use the traditional grapes made famous for centuries in
Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and blended with other Bordeaux Bordeaux, but are made only in the US. Meritage wines frequently are
grapes, such as Petit Verdot, Malbec or Cabernet Franc. Some lesser- given unique names, like Symmetry by Rodney Strong or Stature by
known red grapes that are also permitted in Bordeaux but seldom used Kendall-Jackson. In a Meritage wine, no single grape varietal can make
are Gros Verdot, Carmenere, and St. Macaire. Coined by the British, up more than 90% of the blend.
the term Claret is still used as a name for a wine that blends the Claret and Meritage wines share similar styles and characteristics.
specific traditional Bordeaux grapes, but one which is specifically They are usually smooth in texture, medium bodied, have notes of
made in France. black currant and pair well with meat.
So, whether you call it Claret, Meritage, or simply Bordeaux blend,
each term refers to a style of wine that pays homage to the time-tested,
world class grapes of Bordeaux, France that wine lovers around the
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Patio Party Graffiti.” Wine tasting and concessions begins picturesque town of Bodega, famous for the
Fritz Winery is a tasty little jewel hidden at 7 p.m. and each feature starts at full dark. Hitchcock classic, The Birds. Barbecued
neatly in the mountainous regions of the Dry Guests are invited to come early, dress warmly oysters, crab cakes, cedar plank salmon, alba-
Creek Valley. It’s a bit of a schlep to get there, and bring a picnic or purchase a barbecue core wrapped in bacon and seafood
but it is so worth it! Fritz calls themselves an dinner or movie snacks. Ticket sales are $10 jambalaya are just a few of the entrees served
“Underground Winery” because, in truth, the for adults and $5 for children (16 and under). at the festival, and more than 25 boutique
winery is built into a mountain. But the real For more information, visit the website at wineries and a dozen microbreweries will be
reason followers of Fritz favor Sonoma www.SterlingVineyards.com or call (707) pouring. A juried art and craft marketplace of
County’s best “alternative” winery is because 942-3322. FYI: Go online and save $5 off the 100 top quality artisans will be displayed, and
they steer clear of routine mainstream aerial tram and tasting of five wines. first-class entertainment will be available on
conventions. Winemaking styles dance three stages, including an eclectic mix of
Big Deal
between cutting-edge and artistic, seamlessly blues, jazz and swing. Major performers such
Named one of the “Ten Best Wine and
producing a breathless shift of consciousness. Zakiya Hooker (daughter of legendary John
Food Events in the United States,” Sonoma
Fritz limited edition wines command a Lee Hooker) and Bay Area favorite Pride &
Wine Country Weekend is an epicurean
following among serious wine collectors and Joy headline. Wandering jugglers, puppeteers
event unlike any other. Merging two promi-
include favorite varietals as Sauvignon Blanc, and dancers provide continuous ambiance
nent social wine gatherings, Sonoma Wine
Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. throughout the day. Gate tickets are $12 per
Country Weekend combines the elegance,
The family also has a couple of acres in the person. Kids under 12 are free. For more
sophistication and style of Showcase: TASTE
Russian River Valley where they produce information, call (707) 824-8717 or visit
of Sonoma; with the festivity, frivolity and
world class single vineyard Chardonnay. www.WineCountryFestivals.com.
fundraising of the Sonoma Valley Harvest
Leave the mainstream trappings to Napa Wine Auction. Participants experience first- Party Buzz
Valley, if you’re the kind of wine zealot that hand the distinctive epicurean experiences For a lively afternoon of nibbles and sips,
identifies with descriptive adjectives like: and world-class quality of the region’s arti- head over to Ravenswood where the 2006
small, fun, under-the-radar, unpretentious, sanal wine and food scene while frolicking Vineyard Designates makes their debut this
lip-smacking and brownies (OK, brownies with some of the industry’s most interesting weekend. On Saturday, August 29th, meet the
isn’t actually an adjective, but man, oh man, people. The mega-popular three day celebra- growers of these rock star vineyards, sample
they’re really good), then Fritz Winery is your tion features more than 200 wineries and foods paired with each wine and sneak a peek
kind of juice bar. 24691 Dutcher Creek Road; chefs, winemaker lunches and dinners, a in the barrel of what’s coming next. Release
Cloverdale; (800) 418-9463. FYI: In celebra- grand tasting and the most fun you’ll ever parties are a great opportunity to taste new
tion of everything Pinot, on Saturday, August have at a wine auction. Tickets for the Labor wine, schmooze with the growers and meet
29th, from 4 to 7 p.m., Fritz Winery is hosting Day weekend (September 4th to 6th) winemakers. Cost is only $20 per person.
Pinot on the Patio. On the menu is roasted pig, weekend are available now and will sell out. Call (707) 933-2323 or visit the website at
wild mushroom rice, assorted grilled summer Call 1-800-939-7666 or visit the website at www.Ravenswood-Wine.com for details.
vegetables and lots of amazing Fritz and Lost www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com to
Hip Sips
Canyon Pinots. Some pre-releases and recent receive an invitation. FYI: A limited number of
bottlings will also be available for lake view Every year, for the past 19 years, Rodney
Grand Reserve Tickets are available to an exclu-
tasting! Cost is $25 per person and space is Strong Vineyards has presented Sonoma
sive selection of guests who seek a more elevated
County and the North Bay with a stellar
limited. Contact Julie to RSVP. Sonoma experience during this unforgettable
musical lineup for its annual “Jazz in the
celebration of wine and food. Don’t wait.
Stellar Screening Vineyard” summer concert series. In celebra-
Relax under the stars for the best in vintage Scene and Heard tion of 50 years of incredible wines, Rodney
films and wine to benefit the Stars & Vines The Bodega Seafood, Art and Wine Strong Vineyards is proud to close this season
Fund of Napa Valley. Over four separate Festival returns for its 15th season, August with an afternoon of timeless hits from Hall &
weekend dates, Sterling Vineyards presents 29th and 30th. This mega-popular event Oates. Tickets for the Monday, September
a series of outdoor screenings which includes specializes in the best of California’s wineries 7th, event start at $475 per person. For more
a pre-show tasting, cartoon classics and some and breweries, artists and craftspeople, enter- details, visit www.RodneyStrong.com or call
of the most entertaining movies ever made. tainment and a delicious selection of fresh (949) 360-7800. FYI: For an additional $35,
Showing Saturday, August 29th, is the 1973 seafood from local vendors. This year’s gath- upgrade to a VIP ticket which includes a reserved
coming of age comedy-drama, “American ering takes place on a scenic ranch in the seat in front of the stage and a glass of wine.
Tastings on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery

Charles Krug Winery welcomes wine, food for your enjoyment. years later, Peter Mondavi, now the family
and music lovers to the 58th Annual Tastings If that isn’t enough, throw off your shoes patriarch, continues the tradition on the
on the Lawn, Saturday, September 19th. Stroll and squish your toes in the soft grass while grounds of the Charles Krug estate, estab-
among the towering oak trees on the lush you dance to the beat of the classic rock lished in 1861 by Prussian immigrant Charles
grounds at Napa Valley’s first winery while guitarist Paul Hlebcar’s four-piece “Across the Krug and acquired by his parents in 1943.
you taste the current releases of ultra- Pond” band. Walk through the renovated Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, straw hats
premium wines, including Family Reserves Carriage House and reward yourself with and comfy shoes are encouraged!
and Limited Releases. Members of the Peter barrel tastings of our upcoming Family Advance tickets for the 21 and over event,
Mondavi Sr. family will greet guests, sign Reserve releases and meet with winemaker which runs from 2 to 5 p.m., are available
bottles and answer questions about the wines David Galzignato. online at www.charleskrug.com for $30 and
and the renovation of this historic estate. The event also welcomes back for his fifth at the door for $35. Advance purchase tickets
Whether you favor the fresh, crisp taste of year at TOL famed Santa Rosa caricaturist, can be picked up at will call the day of the
a Sauvignon Blanc or the fruity mouthfeel Doug Shannon. This free activity lets Doug event. Call 1-888-747-5784 with questions.
that rewards your palate with the Family capture unique and colorful features of the Visitors will receive a 20 percent discount on
Reserve Generations, you’re sure to find a attendees to take home and enjoy. all wines purchased that day. Charles Krug
wine that you’ll love. With each of the fifteen Cesare and Rosa Mondavi originated the Winery is located at 2800 Main Street in St.
current releases, food pairings created by Tastings on the Lawn in 1951 as a means to Helena. Tasting room and picnic area are opn
Calistoga’s All Seasons Catering will be offered educate consumers about wine. Fifty-eight daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LODGING
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Domaine Carneros – Your Table on the Terrace Waits

by Diana Greenwood
Sometimes it’s important to indulge your desire for the good life.
Domaine Carneros is a place to cultivate your senses and please your
palate and the welcoming staff believes that pampering is part of the
package. Who wouldn’t feel stress-free here? Built in the style of an
18th century French chateau, and inspired by the Taittinger family’s
country estate in Champagne, Domaine Carneros beckons from a crest
above Napa’s prettiest slice of paradise. The scents, sounds and colors
of early fall are vibrant in the rolling, vineyard-covered hills of the
Carneros Appellation as you approach the winery. Wear denim or
white linen; it really doesn’t matter but absolutely bring your camera.
As you ascend the curving staircase that leads to the terrace, you’ll
pause in awe of the sweeping views that extend in all directions.
No surprise, then, that a lovely place like this would showcase fine
sparkling wines, the cheerful drink of celebration. French elegance
and philosophy combined with a California expression was the dream options at Domaine Carneros. There are two cheese plates to entice
of Claude Taittinger and in 1989, Domaine Carneros opened its doors. your senses—the Sparkling Cheese Plate and the Red Wine Cheese
A romantic place in design and detail, one of the first things you’ll see Plate. The cheese selections rate high on the popularity list of pairings
as you step from the terrace into the Salon is a dramatic portrait of and are an inexpensive way to perk up your palate. Indulge your
Madame de Pompadour. Legend maintains she was the mistress of craving for Caviar, expertly served at your table on the terrace. You
Louis XV and lived by a self-imposed rule: “Women only stay beautiful may also choose the rich, traditional Smoked Salmon, particularly
if they drink Champagne.” luscious with sparkling wine. All plates are served with toast points
Tasting room staff chuckle when they mention the quote but and Crème Fraiche from Bellwether Family Farm in Petaluma, Cali-
Madame de Pompadour certainly would have indulged in Domaine fornia. All wine pairing menu options are priced reasonably, with
Carneros 2003 Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs. Called an expressive wine of discounts for Chateau Society Wine Club members.
great finesse, the romantic aromas of white flowers, baked pear and Try Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir while you linger, a food-friendly,
lemon curd tempt the palate. Delightful tastes of white fruit, ginger, unfussy wine your guests will love whether you’re serving burgers on
crème brûlée and a grace note of toasted nuts from extensive aging are the patio or salmon and risotto in the dining room. Carneros is Pinot
followed by a remarkably long silky finish. Dreamers, breathe deeply. country and there are two in the current tasting portfolio you won’t
It’s a wine to stir imagination. The vintage is 100% Chardonnay want to miss. Red wine lovers will also appreciate the rich and elegant
blended from five estate clones, aged a full six years prior to release. 2005 Avant-Garde Merlot. This is the fifth vintage of a wine that began
Le Rêve has graced distinguished tables and touched the notable lips as an experiment from a block of old-vine Merlot but was so
of names you’d recognize. Madame de Pompadour would be so successful, it’s now a Domaine Carneros standard.
envious. Domaine Carneros has a deep commitment to quality and sustain-
All Domaine Carneros sparkling wines are produced in the tradi- ability, strengthened further in 2008 when the winery celebrated the
tional Méthode Champenoise and when you visit, you’ll choose from first harvest with all estate vineyards certified organic, America’s only
three levels of samplers that highlight Domaine’s sparkling classics, sparkling winery to achieve this distinction. Preserving the land and
Pinot Noir and Merlot, with seven out of ten wines only available for conscientious practices are part of the culture here. In 2003, the largest
tasting at the winery, including the Le Rêve. You’ll enjoy current solar energy system of any winery in the world was installed and
releases such as the Brut Rosé Cuvée de la Pompadour, the sparkling skylights are used to conserve power and provide natural light. To
wine that celebrates the life and times of its namesake. A wine of great Domaine Carneros, the “good life” means responsibility to the future
balance with emphasis on the fruity and floral characteristics, the Brut while continuing to produce wines you’ll love.
Rosé Cuvée is made strictly with artisan attention to quality. Brut Rosé Indulge your desires at 1240 Duhig Road on Highway 12/121, The
Cuvée has hints of wild strawberries and roses with notes of peach and Carneros Highway connecting the Bay Area to Sonoma and Napa.
goes especially well with early fall sunshine on the terrace overlooking Visitors are welcomed from 10-6 daily. Fall is the perfect time to visit
the pond. Bring a friend, claim a table, and engage in lively conversa- Domaine Carneros; the slant of the sun still warms the terrace, the
tion. Rekindle a romance or come alone and let the setting inspire the Salon is quiet sophistication, and grounds are lush and green. Expect
poet in you. to relax and have fun here. It’s that kind of place. Call (707) 257-0101
Even sunsets, though, pale in comparison to the delicious pairing or visit www.domainecarneros.com for additional information.
Tasting Room of the Week:
FREEMARK ABBEY
by Richard Paul Hinkle kitchen – to make a full-bodied wine with this wine (Bosché, Sycamore, Wood and
layers of flavor.” Just taste his latest releases. Veeder).
Earlier this year, Freemark Abbey opened Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa Valley,
its newly remodeled tasting room. As always, ($24): Bright, enchanting grapefruit and Sycamore ($55): This has, since its inception
the emphasis is on a most comfortable expe- lemon fruit that begs the lemon chicken or in 1984, been one of my favorite Cabernets
rience. “We want people to feel almost as if the slathered-in-butter filet of sole. Bring ’em from the Rutherford Bench, with its typical
they are entering our ‘home,’” says wine- on. blackberry and violet fruit, and hints of rasp-
master Ted Edwards, who has long felt at Viognier 2007 Napa Valley, Rutherford berry and chocolate. With all that substance,
home at Freemark, crafting memorable wines ($27): Sweet celery and an orchid-like floral the wine remains subtle, silky and brooding
that bespeak his experience and his sensibili- note make for an intriguing combination. in structure.
ties. Would do nicely with a lamb stew. Seriously. “Josephine” 2005 Napa Valley ($80): A
“The new tasting room has a Vinotheque Petite Sirah 2004 Napa Valley, Ruther- new wine, this is Freemark’s entry into the
[climate-controlled] storage system that ford, Estate Bottled ($30): Near opaque in meritage category. A blend of Cabernets
showcases our Cabernets dating back to color, full plum and blackberry fruit, with Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot and Malbec,
1973,” says Edwards, “and there’s a fireplace, tangy black walnut essence in the finish. this is a stylish, smooth amalgam of black-
a twenty-five foot long tasting bar, and a more Cheddar cheese. berry, raspberry and dark chocolate. Bring on
private Estate Room that can accommodate a Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Napa Valley the prime rib!
dozen tasters for special tastings.” “Bootleg” ($45): Cassis and cigar box Freemark Abbey is on Highway 29 at Lodi
Edwards has always struck me as a fellow aromatics, with solid blackberry and plum Lane, St. Helena CA 94574. Open daily from
who understands essences. “A winemaker is a fruit and eucalyptus spiciness. Salisbury 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., they can be reached at 1-
little like a chef,” he says. “Just as a chef steak. 800-963-9698 or www.freemarkabbey.com
would grow his own herb and vegetable Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Napa Valley for further information.
garden, it is ideal for a winemaker to actively ($35): Rich and round, with black cherry, [Hinkle is the author of nine wine books. His
participate in the vineyard, see the grapes plum berry and blackberry fruit that meshes latest, Clos Pegase: The Architecture of Wine, is
growing through harvest, and bring this nicely. Edwards (and assistant Brian Kosi) due out any minute now. See his work at Richard-
abundantly juicy produce to the winery – our draw on the best of the estate vineyards for PaulHinkle.com.]
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ZD Wines Celebrates 40th Anniversary S T. H E L E N A

Help ZD Wines stomp grapes! This year, visitors will
discover the very essence of harvest season in Napa Valley. It’s
about the people, the wine, the beauty of the valley, and
taking full advantage of the season with a three-day harvest
celebration centered around ZD’s 40th anniversary. Founded
in 1969, ZD Wines will host three days of food, wine and
entertainment to commemorate four decades of winemaking.
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, October 2 – 40th Anniversary Abacus XI Dinner
Kick-off the weekend celebration. 20 couples will check-
in to The Carneros Inn before enjoying an Abacus XI release
at the Hilltop Dining Room.
Saturday, October 3 – 40th Anniversary Festival
Be the first to sample fermenting 2009 harvest grapes from the barrel in ZD’s
“White Room,” experience a grape stomp, barrel-making demonstration, live music and a silent barrel
auction of 2008 Founder’s Reserve Pinot Noir to benefit the di Rosa “Art Alive”.
Sunday, October 4 – 40th Anniversary – “Return to the Past” at di Rosa “Art Alive”
Guests will join the deLeuze family at the di Rosa “Art Alive” at Winery Lake Vineyard, a historic
location for ZD Wines, founding vineyard that provided the grapes for the first crush in 1969.
For detailed information about the 40th Anniversary Celebration and ticket price, visit
www.zdwines.com/40thanniversary.html
Calistoga
HOT SPRINGS • COOL WINES • WARM WELCOME
Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort Receives a Facial

Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort had the freshest newest rooms in cooler weather; and, an indoor pool, a gigantic “hot tub” with 102
Calistoga in 1962 and now, according to co-owner Mark Wilkinson, the degree water, perfect for a soak or swim the year round. The resort’s redo
resort has the freshest, newest rooms in Calistoga in 2009. includes new classic teak and stainless patio furniture around pools and
“We have just completed renovating 12 rooms in the first phase of an in courtyards. The new complements the original, including mosaics by
overall Dr. Wilkinson’s refresh,” said Carolynne Wilkinson Clair, co- Mark and Carolynne’s mother, Edy, which, hang from walls and peek
owner with her brother, Mark. Celebrity designer Andrew Alford helped out of patios.
create décor, which Carolynne considers restful, but “very groovy.” As Mark and Carolynne refresh their resort, which put mud baths on
Alford designs artistic and unique interiors for luxury boutique the map in the 1950s, Edy’s mosaics act as a reminder of Dr. Wilkinson's
hotels, as well as lounges, restaurants and spas. His firm’s goal is to be inherent charm.
the “couture artists of the decorating world.” Projects include guestroom Dr. Wilkinson’s is located at 1507 Lincoln Avenue on Calistoga’s
renovations at the Hotel George and the Topaz Hotel in Washington DC, colorful main street. Restaurants and shops are just steps away, and
and the Hotel Vintage Park in Seattle. He redesigned the Helix Lounge dozens of wineries are within a few minutes drive. The area abounds
in Washington DC, the public areas of the Hotel Triton and the Hotel with events and activities the year round.
Villa Florence in San Francisco and Spa Equilibrium at San Francisco’s
Hotel Monaco.
“Dr. Wilkinson’s is a very cool mid-century building,” he says. “I
wanted to honor the building and bring in some archives as décor.
Carolynne searched through print materials and came up with the
resort’s original brochure and mud bath post card, which we turned into
framed artwork.” As the color orange has historically been included in
the hotel's marketing and signage, Alford put it to work in pillow covers,
bed skirts and Andrew Morgan throws on luxurious new king sized
beds covered with plush white comforters. The look is nostalgic, but
hip.
“It is our goal to reach out to all age groups,” Carolynne emphasizes.
“Our naturally heated mineral water is wonderful for young people who
may be visiting to experience their first mud bath, as well as formature
guests.” Renovated rooms feature tiled, “toned up” bathrooms, high
thread count linens, hypoallergenic bedding, eclectic furnishings, tele-
phones with computer data ports and private voice mail, irons and
ironing boards, hair dryers and aromatic bath amenities.
The renovated rooms are cool, even on Calistoga’s hottest summer
days, according to Mark. “Our new air conditioning is fast, efficient and
quiet. It was one of my personal goals to make sure that even when the
sun is relentless our guests are comfortable. People come here for the
mineral water and mud the year round. We want to make sure that their
stay is the best it can be during every season. We also assure a good
value. Even though we are refreshing the resort, it still offers an afford-
able as well as rejuvenating getaway.”
Dr. Wilkinson’s features three thermal pools: an extra large pool with
80 degree water, refreshing on the warmest summer days; a large pool
with 90 degree water, warm and welcoming in the evenings and in
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CALISTOGA
BLACK STALLION
WINERY
ensures that every bottle comes directly from here. It is perhaps one of the ultimate picnic
by Charles Neave
their own cellar. As a mark of this exclusivity, and pool-side wines.
It may no longer be the newest winery in Black Stallion Winery’s production remains at All of these wines are on the tasting menu,
the Napa Valley – even though it just opened fewer than four thousand cases. served at the four-sided bar by an ever-
a couple of years ago – but it remains one of Enviably positioned as one of the Napa friendly staff that is well versed in knowledge
the most attractive and has always been one of Valley’s most dynamic wineries, they proudly of both the winery and winemaking, as well
the most welcoming, not to say unique. Built and consistently craft wines that are meant to as local knowledge that can prove invaluable
on the grounds of an old equestrian center reflect the unique characteristics of the
with a race track, horse stables and barns, it is to visitors. If you wish, you can also order a
famous Napa Valley terrain, climate and soil wine and cheese pairing to make the experi-
not surprising that visitors are met by a
as well as the multitude of unique microcli-
dramatic 1,200 pound sculpture of a 10-foot ence even richer. Outdoors is a shaded area to
mates. This is combined with the masterful
bronze horse – by artist David Spellerberg – walk, sit and wander, and look out towards
winemaking of Black Stallion winemaker
framed by a pair of mature palm trees. the back of the property where vines stretch
Elaine St. Clair.
The other recurring theme you will find is, clear to the tree line, on land where horses
Some of the wines they make include,
not surprisingly, wine and wine barrels. They once exercised and raced. Its past and present
among the whites, Pinot Grigio (a wonder-
form a dramatic design and architectural all rolled into one, from thoroughbreds to fine
elements, and in the handsome tasting room, fully refreshing summer wine), Sauvignon
Blanc and Chardonnay. Among the reds you wine, both have one thing in common envi-
when you look through the glass walls of the
can choose between a Merlot, the rich, plum- able pedigrees.
private dining and tasting room, your view is
y Syrah and a well-structured but not over- The tasting room at Black Stallion Winery
inward, of the barrel cellar itself.
powering Cabernet Sauvignon. To finish the is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to
From the day the doors were opened, the
winery has been committed to creating ultra- meal, Black Stallion also crafts a sweet Muscat 5 p.m. They are located at 4089 Silverado
premium wines that reflect the complexity that seems to be perfumed with almond Trail just a few miles north of the Napa City
and elegance of the Oak Knoll District, Black blossom and honeysuckle scents. The winery limits. For more information, call (707) 253-
Stallion wines are only available at the winery also produces a Napa Valley Rosé, another 1400 or look for them on the internet at
or through their wine club or website which excellent choice now that warmer weather is www.blackstallionwinery.com.
Yountville
W H E R E S H O P P I N G
V Marketplace – A Variety of Fine Merchandise Awaits

M E E T S L I F E S T Y L E
Old romantic stone winery? Check. Marketplace is a unique collection of ishly houses some of the best places to find
Designer labels? Check. Fine art? Yep. contemporary shops, superb galleries, and, Napa Valley winemakers, artisans, designers
Award-winning wines? Delicious food? of course, world-class wine boutiques that and chefs.
Absolutely! Head no further than V Market- even the most traveled-of-tourists and local- V Marketplace is open seven days a week,
place – a destination gem at the heart of of-locals will enjoy. The old Groezinger 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except restaurants and
historic Yountville in Napa Valley. Winery (circa 1870 and listed on the United winebars) and is located at 6525 Washington
Set in the old Groezinger Winery, V States Registry of Historic Places) has been Street in Yountville, Napa Valley. Exit
restored so that the time-worn bricks, Veterans Home Exit from CA Highway 29.
cobblestones and exposed wood architecture Visit www.vmarketplace.com or call (707)
YO U N T V I L L E of one of Napa’s oldest wineries today styl- 944-2451 for more details.
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Napa’s 33rd Annual Wine & Crafts Fair, September 12

The 33rd Annual Napa Wine and Crafts Fair is Saturday, three events in Northern California. Organizers attribute part of the
September 12, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on First Street in Down- popularity to the fact it’s in Napa. “Napa in September is a wonderful
town Napa. The event – which features 150 artists showing original, place to be. Where else can you stroll down the street, enjoying the
handcrafted art and crafts, Napa Valley wines, micro-brewed beer, and work of crafters while sipping a glass of Napa Valley wine? There’s a
plenty of food, attracts up to 15,000 people a year. bit of something for everyone in this Faire, whatever your taste or
Marla Bird, who has orgainized the event for three years, has made budget.”
some changes to keep the show fresh. “We introduce new artists every Categories for the show include: jewelry, photos, paintings,
year, so attendees have new arts and crafts to enjoy.” Additionally, the ceramics, clothing, wood, floral, glass and more. The food court
show will feature a children’s area, with arts and activities geared features bands all day. Parking and admission are free.
toward the littler ones. From Highway 29, take First Street exit to Downtown. For more
“We are also going to have a wine court this year,” said Bird. “Wine information, call (707) 257-0322 or visit www.napadowntown.com.
booths will still be featured on First Street, but the court will be a
Blues, Brews & BBQ, August 29, 1 to 6 p.m.
chance to try more wines, sit and relax and enjoy music.”
Blues, Brews & BBQ will have all the elements one would expect –
The Napa Wine and Crafts Fair has been rated as one of the top
three musical stages, twenty micro-brewed beers and lots of BBQ. The
Napa Valley twist to the event is the inclusion of The Bounty Hunter
Rib Eatin’ Contest, when local winemakers will go mano-y-mano in an
attempt to claim rib eatin’ glory. .
Winemakers and grape growers both will sit down elbow to elbow,
and at the sound of the starter’s gun, will devour as many ribs as they
can in a limited time. Winners will receive awards and bragging rights
for the year. The Bounty Hunter Rib Eatin’ Contest will start at 3 p.m.
in the Dwight Murray Plaza in Downtown Napa.
DOWNTOWN
N A P A
Napa Valley Fine Art
‘Funny Sheep’ Grazing at RASgalleries
The vineyards of Napa Valley have quiet, rural environment allowed her time to
“Wooley Weeders” in the winter to organically develop her instinctive passion for sculpture
clear weeds and RASgalleries in Yountville and while studying at Napa Valley College
has “Funny Sheep” this summer to nurture she learned to express her feelings using raw
the soul and bring a smile to your day, clay bodies such as bisque, stoneware and
everyday. New to the gallery, ceramic artist, low fire clays. Her “babies” are created from
Renata Allen, creates whimsical sheep with hand built forms of coils and slabs which,
human-like faces reflective of different when combined with her glazes, manifest an
cultures and with a warmth and charm that earthy tone, texture and mood in each orig-
is certain to please. they had such beautiful and unique faces. inal piece.
“I first met Renata at RASgalleries when Much like human faces have certain charac- “I seek always to empower my work
she came in looking for a piece of art a friend teristics, so too do the sheep.” Each of Ms. with a life and breath of its own. Thus my
had told her about. We got to chatting, she Allen’s sheep (AKA her “babies”) has a pieces reflect my own heart and soul frozen
mentioned she was a ceramic artist who personality and no two are ever alike. Ms. in a moment of time,” said artist Renata
creates sheep and I knew it was meant to be,” Schaer continues, “In my present flock, I Allen.
says RASgalleries owner, Ronda Schaer. “You have one with a huge grin showing white See the new and expanding flock at
see, I grew up on our family’s sheep ranch in teeth, another having sleepy eyes and cigar, RASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street (next
the hills of Sonoma County and the sheep while another sits contemplating it’s inner to Bouchon Bistro), Yountville, Napa Valley
bring fond memories of those days. Sheep are soul.” 94599. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
such peaceful creatures and I would become Renata Allen moved to Napa Valley in closed on Tuesday. For further information,
attached to certain ones in the herd because 1994 from her native country Poland. Our please phone (707) 944-9211.
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Na pa County Wineries
Getting to Napa Valley
TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 50 60 100
Bay Bridge 50 60 90
Sacramento 60 70 90
Santa Rosa 40 60 70
Getting around Napa Valley

Downtown Napa to Yountville 10 15 20
Yountville to St. Helena 10 15 30
St. Helena to Calistoga 10 10 15
Calistoga to Alexander Valley 25 35 45
Downtown Napa to Sonoma Plaza 15 20 25
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ARGER-MARTUCCI VINEYARDS – A Napa Valley Hidden Gem

by Anna Wayne
With an annual production of 5,000 cases, Arger-Martucci Vine-
yards is one of the most intimate and unique tasting experiences in the
Napa Valley. During your poolside tasting that offers views of the
western Mayacamas Mountains and neighboring vineyards, you will
have the opportunity to enjoy your own picnic lunch, as well as the
company of one of the tasting room’s knowledgeable staff members.
The relaxing atmosphere and oasis-like environment allows you to do
exactly what you want to do… take your mind off the real world and
focus on the wine you are drinking.
Founded in 1998, the partnership of Arger-Martucci Vineyards is
more than a business venture between two
owners; it is a love and appreciation of
making great wine that is shared by two reserved elegance of the old world and
families ~ one of Greek, the other of Italian lush complexities of new world fruit.
descent. Owned and managed by the Argers Boasting a rich nose of plum and choco-
and Martuccis, the enterprise is a culmina- late-covered black cherries, this Pinot is
tion of varied talents and expertise with one perfectly balanced on the palate and
common goal: to produce limited amounts reveals a classic crimson color true to
of premium handcrafted wine. Burgundy.
The winery produces ten different vari- The Cabernet Sauvignon is in a class of
etals, most of which are harvested from its own and is a great example of why
Arger-Martucci’s estate vineyard located Napa Valley is the best Cabernet Sauvi-
1,350 feet above the valley floor in the Atlas gnon producing region in the United
Peak region of Napa Valley. Two of their States, and perhaps the world. Aged in
flagship wines include a red proprietal blend, the Odyssey, and a white French, American and Hungarian oak, this classic Napa Cab contains
proprietal blend, the Iliad. Demonstrating the true art of winemaking, small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which serve to add
both blends exemplify the masterful skill and expert palate of Owner, layers of complexity to this cinnamon and tobacco scented wine.
Winemaker and practicing Cardiologist, Dr. Kosta Arger. The Their Gold Medal winning Syrah exhibits rich flavors of cherry and
Odyssey, their Estate Reserve and recent Double Gold/Best of Class white pepper. Not an overwhelming mouthful, this wine manages to
winner at the California State Fair Wine Competition, is a Bordeaux- be both jammy and reserved in the same sip. This is another superb
style blend that contains varying amounts (depending on the vintage) example of the slightly restrained style employed by Dr. Arger.
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. It Also produced at Arger-Martucci Vineyards are tiny amounts of
is an incredibly complex and elegant wine, with layers of chocolate, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Rosé and a dessert wine, the Dulcinea.
black cherry and caramel. These delightful characteristics are derived The Petite Syrah is harvested from one hundred and forty-year-old
from both the volcanic soils on Atlas Peak and the Winemaker’s use of vines near Calistoga and has been affectionately dubbed “Godzilla” by
French, American and Hungarian oak. Assistant Winemaker Vince Martucci due to its incredibly rich and
The Iliad, which was just released August 1 and serves as a comple- intense flavors. Their Cabernet Franc maintains classic notes of earth
ment to the Odyssey, achieves a body, flavor and richness that proves and spice, truly characteristic of this Bordeaux varietal. The rosé,
superior to any of its individual parts. The four aromatic varietals that named Saigniée Sauvage (or “wild blood”) is a Rosé of Cabernet Sauvi-
compose the Iliad are Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer and gnon that has been rumored to be one of the best in the Valley. Finally,
Muscat of Alexandria. The bouquet is truly exotic with an immediate the Dulcinea, a late harvest dessert wine, is composed of 100% botry-
impression of melon, pear and even coconut. The mouth-feel is tised Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. It has been referred to by many
incredibly rich with hints of tropical spice, which suggests Viognier as “pure heaven” and “nectar of the Gods.”
first, then Gewurtztraminer, and finally, a hint of grapefruit from the As an enthusiast of family owned, boutique wineries, I encourage
Sauvignon Blanc. There is a small amount (less than one-half of one everyone to visit Arger-Martucci’s quaint tasting room and experience
percent) of residual sugar, which enhances the richness on the palate. the impressive array of fine wines they have to offer. Located at 1455
This wine serves as a wonderful aperitif and is an excellent compli- Inglewood Ave, just south of the town of St. Helena, the tasting room
ment to spicy foods. is open to the public seven days a week from 10am until 5pm and
Dr. Arger’s winemaking style has always maintained elements of private barrel tastings are available by appointment. For more infor-
traditional techniques, and his Carneros Pinot Noir is a classic mation, please call them at (707) 963-4334 or visit their website at
example of how he has been able to bridge the gap between the www.arger-martucci.com.
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Winemaker Profile: Fritz Winery
BRAD LONGTON
by Sue Straight, the Wine Wench my wines with vegetarian cuisine (he’s a 2008 Fritz Estate Sauvignon Blanc:
vegetarian).” Aromas of tropical fruit (pineapple and
Fritz winery is a special place – the archi- His favorite thing about his job is the mango), melon and Myer lemon meld with
tecture is unusual (kind of like a Hobbit- diversity that winemaking provides. “There cut hay and mineral notes. These aromas
house dug into the side of a hill), the staff is are four distinct seasons in winemaking – continue as flavors with good intensity in the
friendly and knowledgeable and the wines are harvest, tending the wines, bottling prepara- bright, juicy mouth.
great! The greatness of the wines is due to the tion and finally bottling” he tells me with a 2008 Lost Canyon Ruxton Vineyard
winemaking skills of Fritz’s winemaker, Brad smile. He also loves the fact that he’s Chardonnay (fall release): Mouthwatering
Longton. constantly learning, so his daily duties never scents of baked apple, buttered toast, lemon
When I stopped by to interview Brad, he get “stale.” cream and baking spices lure the taster into a
was in the middle of bottling, which can be a Originally from Perth, West Australia, Brad voluptuous mouthful of classic Chardonnay
harrowing time for any winemaker, but he learned his craft from ten years of hands-on goodness.
was gracious, funny and very nice – he took cellar experience. He started at Fritz Winery Brad is a hands-on winemaker – unless he’s
some valuable time out to chat with me and in 2005 as Assistant Winemaker and took on the road promoting the wines, Brad is
pour some of his wines. over the reins as Winemaker in 2007. His happy to meet visitors, give tours of the wine-
Brad Longton is an Aussie – the accent and personality is reflected in the finished wines – making facility and answer any questions that
g’day attitude come through from the first all of the wines that I tasted were complex may arise. Take my word for it – don’t miss
word that comes out of his mouth. Tall and and intense, yet fun and approachable. out! Go to Fritz Winery, taste their delicious
athletic, with twinkling blue eyes, an impish There are three different brands at Fritz wines and if you can catch him, say “g’day” to
smile and easy-going demeanor, he’s the kind (two of them are new): Vino Valpredo, named Brad.
of guy that anyone would want to be friends after Fritz Winery’s owner’s wife’s maiden Tasting room hours at Fritz Winery are
with. And he makes excellent wine. name; Lost Canyon; which focuses on single 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day, so pack a
When asked what he does for fun, Brad vineyard Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah picnic and head for the beauties of Fritz
replied “I spend time with my family (two and, of course, the original Fritz brand wine. Winery and its wines, at 24691 Dutcher
boys, ages 4½ and 6 months), I hike and I tasted a delicious handful of wines Creek Road, Cloverdale. For answers to ques-
play basketball and I love to cook, in fact, during my visit at Fritz Winery. My favorites tions about Fritz Winery, call (707) 894-3389
one of my goals is to have a local chef pair were: or check: www.fritzwinery.com.
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Getting to Santa Rosa
TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 49 50 90
Sacramento 104 110 150
Downtown Napa 42 60 77
Getting around Sonoma County

Downtown Santa Rosa to Sonoma Plaza 22 35 40
Downtown Santa Rosa to Healdsburg 16 20 30
Healdsburg to Geyserville 8 15 15
Downtown Santa Rosa to Guerneville 19 35 40
Sono ma County Wineries

ALEXANDER VALLEY
DRY CREEK VALLEY
& RUSSIAN RIVER
W I N E R I E S
Chardonnay for Your Skin

by Margie Tosch
WINE AND HOSPITALITY NETWORK
Are you getting your Vinotherapy? I am ...
If you know me, you know that food and wine are a major part of
my life! I even have a few grape vines growing in my little backyard. I
also lead a life that is just plain hard on my hands; between flying
trapeze, cooking, catering and dishes, dogs, cats and horses, my poor
hands don’t stand a chance. It is a constant battle to keep them mois-
turized. I’ve tried many products, but franky hadn’t found one that I
really loved – until now! And its perfect for me, because it even
includes Chardonnay! So now I am not only drinking my wine, but
applying it externally as well.
SANTA ROSA
Chardonnay Pear Essence Body Butter is produced by Wine
Country Naturals, a Northern California-based company that special-
izes in “Vinotherapy.” Making a a line of all natural skin care products
with botanicals, wine grapes, and
grapeseeds, the products are
packed with beneficial ingredi-
ents and antioxidants. That’s all
G E YS E RV I L L E
well and good, but the way it
feels is what really has me
hooked. Light and non-greasy, it
feels amazingly rich! My hands
(and elbows, knees and feet) have
been thanking me everyday. I
have even tucked a second jar
into my catering box, so I can get
my fix even while working.
Wine Country Naturals makes
three other vinotherapy products:
Zinfandel Currant Essence Mud
Masque, Cabernet Plum Essence
Salt Scrub and Chardonnay
Honey Essence Hand Lotion.
Kendall-Jackson 13th Annual

Heirloom Tomato Festival
The 13th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival will be held on Saturday, September
12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road in
Santa Rosa. Taste more than 175 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Enjoy gourmet food
from North Bay chef’s, wine and garden seminars, garden tours, a tomato growing
contest, a Chef Challenge and live entertainment, all paired with exceptional Kendall-
Jackson wines.
This year’s Chef Challenge features Chef Hosea Rosenberg, winner of Bravo’s Top
Chef Season Five in a Top Chef match against Jamie Lauren, Executive Chef of
Absinthe Brasserie in San
Francisco.
Tickets for this peren-
nial sell-out are $65.
Tickets can be purchased
at the Kendall-Jackson
Wine Center, by calling
1-800-769-3649, at the
Kendall-Jackson Tasting
Room in Healdsburg at
337 Healdsburg Avenue,
or at www.kj.com/events.
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Continued from page 10
structure on the ranch, called the Prune Shed in reference to the

principal Russian River Valley cash crop of the early 1900s. From
subsistence farming to elite Pinot Noir, the history of MacMurray
Ranch tells a story of Sonoma County agriculture from the 1850s to
the 21st Century. Join us in experiencing this exhibition while
enjoying MacMurray Ranch Wines.
About 2009 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sponsors and Beneficiaries
A partnership between Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers and
Sonoma County Vintners, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is the
area’s largest wine and food fundraiser, having donated more than a
combined $8 million to local charities that support students, children,
farm workers and people in need.
The 2009 Sonoma Wine County Weekend is presented by Visa
Signature, whose cardholders will receive exclusive perks and savings
throughout the event. From benefits that save time to benefits that
help to safeguard purchases, Visa Signature helps cardholders get the Visa Signature, visit www.visa.com/signature.
most out of life. In addition to a choice of numerous airline, hotel and Other partners include Executive Sponsors: Trilogy Glass & Pack-
other premium reward partners, cardholders enjoy access to around- aging and MacMurray Ranch; Major Sponsors: American AgCredit
the-clock complimentary concierge services; epicurean events and and Sonoma County Winegrape Commission; Winery Sponsors:
reservations at the hottest restaurants; premium merchant offers; and Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Rodney Strong Vineyards,
access to exclusive events such as the Olympics, Super Bowl and the and Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards; Supporting Sponsor: Caliber
Tony Awards, as well as preferred access and seating at local sporting WinePak and Stölzle USA; Media Sponsors: Wine Spectator, Gourmet
events, concerts and movie screenings. For more information about Magazine and San Francisco Magazine. For a complete list of benefi-
ciaries and sponsors of the 2009 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend,
visit www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com.
About Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Foundation
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) is a
non-profit trade organization serving over 500 vintners, growers and
associates who share a mission to promote awareness of Sonoma
Valley’s grapes, wine and history as the birthplace of the California
wine industry. The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Foundation
(SVVGF) is a non-profit 501c.3 organization that has raised over
$6,000,000 for local Sonoma Valley charities through the Sonoma
Valley Harvest Wine Auction. For more information on the SVVGA
and SVVGF, call 707-935-0803 or visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com.
About Sonoma County Vintners
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma
County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as
one of the world’s premier wine regions, noted for its heritage of
artisan winemaking, distinct growing regions and extraordinary
quality. Founded in 1944, SCV represents more than 175 wineries of
all sizes throughout the county, visit www.SonomaWine.com.
About MacMurray Ranch
MacMurray Ranch, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley,
is dedicated to crafting award-winning Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
wines for the Pinot enthusiast. MacMurray Ranch wines are available
nationwide wherever top quality wines are sold. For more information
about MacMurray Ranch, visit www.MacMurrayRanch.com.
D O W N T O W N
HEALDSBURG
UPCOMING EVENTS See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
AUGUST 27-29 – Seasons After Hours by Ferrari-Carano – Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar &
Boutique, 5:30-6:30pm. Series of speakers and special events, www.seasonsofthevineyard.com or 707-431-2222
AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 21 – FLASH a Photography Showcase – Plaza Arts Center, opening
reception at the gallery on August 28, 5-7pm. Open daily 11-5, www.plazaartscenter.org or call 707-431-1970
AUGUST 29 – Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll and Picnic) – Copain Wines $35pp;
10:30am-1:30pm. www.copainwines.com, 707-836-8822
AUGUST 29 – Say Cheese! – Wine and Food Pairing, Lambert Bridge Winery, 5 wines & 5 cheeses, 2-3:30pm.
For more information, please visit www.lambertbridge.com or call 800-975-0555 x13
AUGUST 29 – Burger & Wine BBQ on the Terrace – Sbragia Family Vineyards, Hamburger with all
the fixin’s $5; hamburger and a glass of wine $10, 11:30am-3:30pm, www.sbragia.com or call 707-473-2992 ex.10
AUGUST 30 – Soda Rock Farm Tomato BIGnight at Bovolo – 6:30pm, $69, bottomless glasses of
cin cin wines, www.bovolorestaurant.com or to secure your spot, please call 707-431-2962
AUGUST 30 – Experience Naples – Supper Club & Wine Dinner at Santi Restaurant, Geyserville. 5:30-8:30 pm
$40pp - 4 courses (plus tax, gratuity & beverage), www.tavernasanti.com/SupperClubMenu.htm, 707-857-1790
AUGUST 30 – Antique Fair – Downtown Healdsburg's Plaza Park. Sunday, August 30, 9 am - 4 pm. Free.
Sponsored by Healdsburg Historical Society. For more information please call 707-578-7772
SEPTEMBER 3 – Jimtown Store First Thursday Wine Bar – Mauritson Family Winery, Merriam
Vineyards and Davenport & Company Winery, 6-8pm, $35/advance & $40/door. 707-433-1212
SEPTEMBER 4 – Mugnaini Wood-Fired Ovens Cooking Classes – Lambert Bridge Winery,
roasting and grilling techniques, 11am-2pm, RSVP. www.lambertbridge.com or call 800-975-0555 x13
SEPTEMBER 4 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg, 4-7pm. To download the
Guide/Map, visit the Art Walk 2009 WebPage at www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp
SEPTEMBER 5 – Annual Instant Wine Cellar Celebration – Healdsburg Museum and Historical
Society. Win 101 bottles of wine, $25pp, raffle tickets extra. 5-7pm, www.healdsburgmuseum.org, 707-431-3325
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Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Juried Biennial Exhibition

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) has released the names Deborah Colotti, Bernadette Howard, Novato; Michelle Brown,
of 48 Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano and Mendocino County artists Deborah Hamon, Kathy Knebel, St Helena; Lilea Duran, San Rafael;
whose 59 original works will appear in the SVMA Biennial 2009 exhi- Sona Holman, Kentfield; Sharon Paster, Mill Valley; Alice Corning, La
bition from Saturday, September 5th through Sunday, November 29th. Garnish, Willits; Linda MacDonald, Benecia; Edward Brooks, Davis;
The exhibition will be the fourth juried biennial competition put on Emma Luna, Fort Bragg; Sandy Oppenheimer, Greenbrae; Stela
by the museum with content that covers a broad range of scale and Mandel, Forest Knolls; Holly Blake, Ukiah; Jacquie Lolich and from
media, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, mixed Vacaville: Susan De Haven.
media and sculpture. Museum members and exhibiting artists are invited to a special
Respected art experts Susan Cummins, Michael Schwager, and preview of the exhibition on Friday, September 4th, from 6:30 to 8
Frances McCormack selected 59 pieces for the exhibition from 300 p.m. At this event, the museum will present six prizes awarded by the
entries by regional artists. More than half of the selected artists are jurors including: Best of Show, $1,500; Second Award, $750; Third
from Sonoma County, with eight from Sonoma Valley and the Award, $300, and three honorable mentions.
remaining from Marin, Solano and Mendocino counties. The SVMA Biennial 2009 competition was open to all residents of
The SVMA Biennial 2009 exhibiting artists are from Sonoma; Hugh Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, and Mendocino counties. The judging
Buttrum, Lori Goldman, Margaret Hatcher, Ryan Lely, Lin Lipetz, panel evaluated slides of two-and three-dimensional artwork in all
Tatiana McWethy, Richard Moquin, Melissa Parhm, Boyan Rodoslav, media. Art had to be original and completed within the last three
Boyes Hot Springs; Michael Acker, Petaluma; Dee Dushkes, Jon years, and each artist could enter no more than two works. Active
Gariepy, Connie Goldman, Eric Hunter, Lance Kuehne, Christopher board members and museum staff were not eligible.
Newhard, Murray Rockowitz, Santa Rosa; Todd Barricklow, Alan Lant, During the exhibition, SVMA will be open to the public Wednes-
Lin Max, Naomi Murakami, Sherry Parker, Deborah Salomon, days through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission will be $5, free
William Smith, Stanley Sommer, Anneliese Vobis, Napa; Peter to members and to everyone on Sundays. Memberships can be
Scaturro, Nancy Shapiro, Robert Wollard, Sebastopol; Alan Azhderian, acquired or renewed at the door.
KENWOOD &
GLEN ELLEN
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Audelssa Winery Offers Twilight Tours & Tapas

Locals Wednesday Discount Announced making at U.C. Davis and viticulture at
Santa Rosa Jr. College. Previous to
Audelssa Estate Winery announced Audelssa, he worked for Dick
that it will offer Twilight Vineyard Arrowood and with David Ramey. His
Tours and Tapas every third Thursday wines at Audelssa have been an
of the month hosted by Winemaker unqualified success. The estate bottled
Erich Bradley. Tours feature a walka- Bordeaux style blend named Summit
bout through their spectacular vine- has scored above 90 points with
yard, where Bradley will explain about Robert Parker for three consecutive
the different soil types and how they vintages, as have three vintages of the
affect the various varietals and the Cabernet Sauvignon. More recently
resulting wines. A tour of the winery is the Rhone style wines have cracked
included along with a complete tasting the 90 point barrier with the 2005
of all the current releases as well as Syrah (Maelstrom) scoring 93 points
some surprise tastings from barrels or library. Recent French Culinary and the 2005 Zephyr scoring 91points.
Institute graduate, Lizzy Brewer will prepare authentic Spanish style The Twilight Tours are available on the third Thursday of each
seasonal tapas made exclusively from local ingredients. The vineyard month from now through October when they will conclude with a
and winery tour, including the tasting and tapas costs $35 per single larger event featuring a full dinner. The Twilight Tours start at
person. A maximum of 12 people attend any given twilight tour. 5:30 p.m. and last about two hours. Included are the tour of the vine-
Known as the “Home of Extreme Viticulture,” Audelssa Estate yards, the winery and the tasting all led by winemaker Erich Bradley.
Winery has one of the most distinctive vineyard sites in northern Tapas prepared by Chef Lizzy Brewer will be served as well. Tours are
California. Cascading some 1,200 vertical feet down the Sonoma limited to no more than 12 people per session and cost $35 per
slope of the Mayacamas Mountains, the 80 acre vineyard shows person. “Wine and food aside,” commented Josie Gay Director of
extreme diversity reflecting the multiple and varied soil types on the Marketing and Brand Management, “you’ll have to trust me when I
location. Its southwest perch on the Sonoma side of Mount Veeder say the views alone are worth the price of admission.”
provides extraordinary views and wines that are elegant, complex and Audelssa also offers special tastings at their Local’s Wednesday
sophisticated. In his Wine Advocate, wine guru Robert Parker event. Every Wednesday from now through September locals who
summed it up, “This impressive estate continues to turn out sensa- visit the Audelssa tasting room can sample the “Flight of the Night”
tional wines.” paired with cheeses and charcuterie for a nominal charge. Locals will
Founders Dan and Jeanne Schaefer planted vines on the site in receive a discount on select wines. The event runs between 5:30 and
1990. During the formative years Audelssa wines were produced by 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday night. The tasting room is located at
the iconic Richard Arrowood at nearby Arrowood Vineyards and 13647 Arnold Drive in Glen Ellen, California.
Winery. Arrowood’s Bradley thought that the wines would benefit For more information on Audelssa Estate Winery, the Local’s
from a more artisanal approach, one that actually followed a more Wednesday event or to make reservations for your own Twilight Tour,
Burgundian tradition. “It was an unorthodox concept,” said Bradley, call their tasting room at (707) 933-8514 or visit their website at
“making Bordeaux and Rhone varieties in that style, but I felt it would www.audelssa.com.
create the most graceful and seductive expressions of this very special
place.” In 2002, the Schaefers hired Bradley to be their winemaker
and he was able to pursue his dream.
Bradley is a native Californian who became interested in wine
when his family purchased a 26-acre ranch in Sonoma County with
eight acres of vineyard and a 500-case winery. He studied wine-
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VJB Vineyards & Cellars Celebrates Italy in Kenwood

On each of two Saturdays in August, 150 of VJB Vineyards & The finale was Mottonella, ricotta and mascarpone cheeses
Cellars’s Club Enoteca members were welcomed as family at the blended to the consistency of cake, placed atop lady fingers with a
Kenwood home of Vittorio and Maria Belmonte with entertainment, syrup of rum, Gran Marnier and apricot – perfectly complemented by
a leisurely four-course luncheon and, to be sure, wine. VJB Vineyards & Cellars’s unusual Chardonnay Port. Abbondanza!
The Carnavale Italiano began with unlimited tastings at each of VJB Vineyards & Cellars produces just 5,000 cases annually, with
five stations set up in the Belmontes’ garden that included barrel limited availability of the very hard-to-find Aglianico and a
offerings and the drink-it-now ’05 “V” Cabernet Sauvignon (velvet in Montepulciano produced from grapes grown in the vineyard that
a glass). fronts the Belmontes’ home. All wines are available only through Club
Maria’s career as a professional chef was apparent: antipasto Enoteca membership and at the tasting room – 9077 Sonoma
followed by farfallo (bowtie pasta perfectly al dente) in a ragu Bolog- Highway (Hwy. 12) in Kenwood, (707) 833-2300. Vittorio is there
nese sauce (beef, chicken and tomato with Pamesan cheese), and a almost every morning to personally make espresso and cappuccino.
main course of carne alla broce (grilled lamb chops, Italian sausage Jars of Maria’s sauces and tapenades can be purchased as well, along
and chicken marinated in fresh herbs with seasonal vegetables). with pastas imported from Italy.
B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival & Golf Tournament, October 3-5
Vintner, philanthropist and music artist manager Bruce Cohn is Journey at the famed Cohn amphitheater. Also new to the stage at B.R.
very pleased to announce support acts for the 23nd Annual B.R. Cohn Cohn this year is Jackie Greene, fresh from his stint as front man for
Charity Events Fall Music Festival which will be held Saturday and Phil Lesh and Friends. Also back this year are favorites Pablo Cruise
Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, at the B.R. Cohn Winery Amphitheater, on both days and the Doobie kids, Pat Simmons Jr. on Saturday and
15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. Performers include the Doobie Lara Johnston on Sunday. Rounding out the weekend are the
Brothers and Journey headlining. This is the first ever appearance by legendary Taj Mahal and Little Feat plus newcomers the Eyewitness
Blues Band and from Sonoma the Whiskey Thieves.
Tickets are $95 in advance. They are on-sale at the winery and all
Ticketmaster outlets. Special two-day tickets are $170 and are also avail-
able at Ticketmaster and the winery. Special VIP seats at $325, complete
with food and beverage service, are available through
www.brcohn.com or by phone at (707) 931-7924 or 1-800-330-
4064, ext. 124.
In addition, Cohn’s annual celebrity golf tournament returns to the
famed Sonoma Golf Club and will be held on Monday, October 5th.
The popular charity auction and dinner will be held Friday, October
2nd at the B.R. Cohn Winery’s 140-year-old Olive Grove at 6 p.m.
Contact the winery regarding invitations to the tournament, dinner
and auction at www.brcohn.com.
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Steele Wines Harvest Festival, Vineyard Run, October 10-11

The 13th annual Steele Wines Harvest Tasting of the Steele wine collection from Wines, taking participants through autumn-
Festival – held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake County vineyards also will be available colored vineyards and orchards. Registration
Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 – throughout the weekend, and tasters will go is at 8 a.m. Sunday, and the race follows at
will be featuring wine, food, art, entertain- home with a Steele Wines logo glass. 9 a.m. The entry donation is $15 per person
ment and more. Children are welcomed to attend the event and $25 per family.
Famous for its grape-stomping competi- and hang out in the kids’ corner, featuring Steele Wines is located at 4350 Thomas
tion for kids and adults, the two-day festival face painting, storytelling, kids’ crafts and Drive at Highway 29 in Kelseyville. The
will offer a chicken barbecue served by the more. tasting room is open Sunday through Friday,
local 4-H Club, as well as several vendor Sponsored by Steele Wines and held in 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
booths with plentiful food, fine art, arts and conjunction with the Harvest Festival, the Saturday. For more information about Steele
crafts, and other unique souvenirs and gifts. 20th-annual Vineyard Run for Literacy will Wines or the festival, call (707) 279-9475 or
Live music during the festival will be take place Sunday, October 11. A benefit for visit www.steelewines.com. For more infor-
provided by Cal Alumni Big Band, Bill the Lake County Literacy Coalition, the mation on the Vineyard Run for Literacy, call
Noteman & the Rockets and more. 5K/10K run and 5K walk begin at Steele (707) 263-7633.
Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival at Meyer Family Cellars, August 29

Every year, on the last Saturday in August, the Yorkville Highlands both adults and children.
Wine Festival is hosted at Meyer Family Cellars, located near mile Tickets are $60. For information, visit www.yorkvillehighlands.org
marker 34.20 (between Cloverdale and Boonville) from 2 until 7 p.m. or call (707) 895-2341. For more information about the Yorkville
Wine lovers and families alike, are encouraged to attend this fun-filled Highlands Vintners and Growers Association, their wineries, growers
day in the scenic Yorkville Highland rolling hills. and wines, visit www.yorkvillehighlands.org or contact Amelia Weir
Highlights will include tasting Yorkville wines made and grown at (415) 381-8201 or ameliasw@sbcglobal.net or Matt Meyer of Meyer
within the region, a tour of Meyer Family Cellars, delicious regional Family Cellars at (707) 895-2341 or matt@mfcellars.com.
cuisine featuring roast pork and savory lamb barbecue, live music, a
tempting silent auction along and fun activities such as a grape stomp
competition, the barrel roll race and other winery games suitable for
Pure Mendocino Weekend

Celebrations at Dark Horse Vineyards in Ukiah on August
29th and at The Apple Farm in Philo on August 30 Showcase Life
and Health Around Mendocino County’s Certified Organic and
Biodynamic®
Pure Mendocino, a weekend celebration benefiting the Cancer
Resource Centers of Mendocino County, will celebrate its 5th
anniversary this year with a new two-day schedule. On Saturday,
August 29th, from 5 to 9 p.m., Paul Dolan will host an alfresco
wine dinner at his Biodynamic® Dark Horse Vineyard above the
Talmage Bench. Prepared by Chef Craig Strattman of Ukiah’s
Patrona Bistro & Wine Bar, the $135 per person five-course
dinner will be paired with a diverse range of Mendocino County
wines. On Sunday, August 30th, The Apple Farm will be show-
cased at an afternoon of food and wine tasting that includes a
silent auction and a farm tour led by hosts Tim and Karen Bates.
Tickets are $40 per person. Both events feature locally grown or
wild-harvested organic and Biodynamic cheese, meats and
produce, all complemented by wines from 100% of Mendocino
County’s organic and Biodynamic wineries.
For more information and registration, visit the website at
www.puremendocino.org or telephone (800) 449-6483.
LIVERMORE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
28th Annual Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration

Wineries pouring at the Harvest Village:
Bodegas Aguirre Winery
Cedar Mountain Winery
Concannon Vineyard
Cuda Ridge Wines
Deer Ridge Vineyards
Eagle Ridge Winery
Eckert Estate Winery
El Sol Winery
Elliston Vineyards
Fenestra Winery
eyard Les Chênes Estate Vineyards
Harvest Wine Celebration at Concannon Vin Little Valley Winery
Harvest Wine Celebration at McGrail Vineyard Longevity Wines
s Ocassio Winery
Livermore Valley Wine Country – Labor Day Weekend Page Mill Winery
Sunday, September 6, 12-5pm & Monday, September 7, 12-4pm Ruby Hill Winery
Ryhan Estate Vineyards
More than 40 wineries will showcase their wines and unique personalities in celebration
Tenuta Vineyards
of the harvest season. Meet Livermore Valley winemakers, taste new releases, dance your socks
Thomas Coyne Winery
(or flip flops) off to live bands, learn winemaking tips, enjoy activities and more! Wente Family Estates
NEW THIS YEAR – Harvest Village Westover Winery & Palomares Vineyards
There will be more than 20 wineries pouring wine at the Harvest Village (located at Wineries pouring at their winery location:
Robertson Park in Livermore) on Sunday and Monday. In addition to the wineries, there Bent Creek Winery
will be live music, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, adult fun and more! Bring your Big White House & John Evan Cellars
lawn chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy the fun! Visit LVwine.org for a list of Harvest Charles R Vineyards
Village events and band line-up. Chouinard Vineyards
In addition to the Harvest Village, there will be 20 wineries hosting festivities at their Crooked Vine Winery
Garré Vineyard & Winery
winery locations. On Sunday, there will be complimentary shuttle busses taking guests to
La Rochelle Winery
each of these wineries. More than 20 buses will travel on three different bus routes with
Livermore Valley Cellars
several wineries on each route. Each of these wineries will host wine tasting, music, special McGrail Vineyards
barrel tastings, arts and craft vendors, food vendors and fun. Buses all begin at the Harvest Mitchell Katz Winery
Village (located at Robertson Park in Livermore). Murrieta’s Well
Tickets for both days are $50 in advance, $75 the day of the event. Sunday only tickets Retzlaff Estate Winery
are $45 and Monday only tickets are $40. Non-drinking tickets are $10 and are valid both Rodrigue Monyneaux Winery
days. Ticket includes entrance into Livermore Valley wineries, entrance into the Harvest The Singing Winemaker
Village located at Robertson Park, wine tasting from more than 40 wineries, free parking, The Steven Kent Winery
complimentary shuttle buses running between Stony Ridge Winery
Tamás Estates
wineries (Sunday only), live entertainment, a
Wente Family Estates
take home wine glass, official event program, White Crane
and good time! Visit LVwine.org for winery Wood Family
events and ticket information.
Wineries are open to ticket holders only on Sponsors:
Sunday and Monday of Labor Day Weekend. Bay Area Newsgroup
Comcast
Harvest Wine Celebration is the yearly
East Bay BMW and MINI
fundraiser for the Livermore Valley Wine- Pleasanton Rentals
growers Association, a non-profit organization Safeway
which supports the wineries and growers in PW Markets
the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Tommie’s Deli
Area. For more information, visit LVwine.org. Complimentary shuttle buses on Sunday Waste Management
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | LIVERMORE
Celebrate Harvest with Garré

Head to Garré Winery during the Harvest Wine Celebration during
Labor Day Weekend; Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7,
and enjoy the wine country at its most festive. Garré will offer wine
tasting, live blues band, crafts such as Hugo Naturals Botanical
Apothecary Body Care, Olivina Olive Oil, Cookie Lee Jewelry, pottery,
wine charms, local artists and painters and more! Make sure to make
it for Chef Ty’s large outdoor barbecue and southwestern-style cuisine.
Garré Winery is located at 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. For more
information, call (925) 371-8200, email garre@garrewinery.com or
visit the website at www.garrewinery.com.

LODI/WOODBRIDGE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Taste of Lodi – Incredible Opportunity to Taste Lodi Wines

Lodi is one of California’s most-recognized regions for high-quality Oldies, Rock ’n’ Roll and today’s pop hits.
grape and wine production. With more than 70 wineries producing A popular attraction returning this year will be the Port, Cigar and
premium wine varietals the region has become a major destination for Chocolate pavilion, where visitors can purchase and enjoy chocolate
wine lovers. treats from a local chocolate company, and cigars from Stogies of Lodi.
Once a year visitors can get a special look and taste of the Lodi Port tasting will be available from a variety of Lodi wineries.
region. On Sunday, September 27th, more than 40 award-winning Lodi “We’re thrilled to host this event and to give our guests the chance
wineries and the area’s finest restaurants and caterers will come together to experience great food and wine on our grounds,” said Russ
for the eighth annual Taste of Lodi presented by the Visit Lodi! Confer- Munson, managing partner for Wine & Roses.
ence & Visitor’s Bureau. The beautiful grounds of the historic Wine & The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th
Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa will host the annual event. at Wine & Roses, located at 2505 West Turner Road in Lodi. Tickets
“The event is getting bigger and better every year,” said Nancy are $40 advance and $50 on day of the event. Group rates are avail-
Beckman, President and CEO of Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitor’s able. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-798-1810 or visiting
Bureau. “Taste of Lodi gives visitors an incredible opportunity to see www.TasteOfLodi.com. Sacramento magazine is the event sponsor.
what Lodi has to offer as a wine country destination.” The Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau and Wine & Roses are
At the Taste of Lodi, guests will sample wine and food offerings of organizers of the event.
this Northern California fine wine region. While enjoying the Lodi boasts 750 winegrape growers, 75,000 acres of vineyards and
epicurean delights, visitors will stroll through the beautiful grounds of more than 70 wineries. The region’s annual yield of approximately
the historic and recently expanded Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & 600,000 tons of grapes comprises 18 percent of California’s total wine
Spa. grape production – more than Napa and Sonoma Counties combined.
Laura McIntosh, of the syndicated show “Bringing it Home with Lodi leads all other California wine districts in the production of
Laura McIntosh,” will host three celebrity chef demonstrations. the top five premium wine varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Complimentary wine tasting seminars, held in the Cellar Room, will Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Plus, more than 60
highlight some of the award-winning wines from the Lodi region leading California wineries buy grapes from the region including E&J
sponsored by General Mills & MPI Label Systems. Gallo, Glen Ellen, Fetzer, Delicato, Napa Ridge, Ravenswood,
Joe Leningan’s “Little” Big Band will keep the music playing all Kenwood Vineyards and Beringer.
afternoon with a repertoire ranging from big band and swing to Latin,
LODI
AREA
WINERIES
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Nevada County
El Dorado
Calaveras
Amador
Monterey Bay Area
MONTEREY • CARMEL • CARMEL VALLEY • HOLLISTER • SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • SALINAS • SANTA CLARA • LOS GATOS
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Arena Tickets Available For Monterey Jazz Festival, Sept. 18-20

Offering a rare opportunity for fans to purchase and retain Arena Street Band; Pete Seeger; Susan Tedeschi; Hank Jones / Joe Lovano
seats, the Monterey Jazz Festival has announced that Arena Packages Quartet; George Duke; Next Generation Jazz Orchestra featuring
for the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival are still available. An Wynton Marsalis and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Arena Package provides intimate access to exclusive world-class music Big Band.
on the legendary Jimmy Lyons Stage, the site of countless musical Arena artists additionally performing on the grounds will include
memories and historic events since 1958. Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band, the Monterey Jazz Festival
“Arena Tickets are like an heirloom purchase – patrons can renew All-Stars featuring Kenny Barron, Regina Carter, Kurt Elling, and
their seats every year,” says Timothy Orr, Marketing Associate for MJF. Russell Malone, Esperanza Spalding, John Scofield, Jazz at Lincoln
“In times like these, upgrades, which in previous years would have See Monterey Jazz Festival, page 73
been difficult, are now possible. The Arena is where you feel the weight
of history, and this offers our fans a chance to be a part of that history.”
Arena Packages are on sale now by phone at (925) 275-9255 and
on the Monterey Jazz Festival’s website, montereyjazzfestival.org.
Arena Packages are available starting from $225, and include one
reserved seat for each of five concerts on the Arena/Jimmy Lyons Stage,
access to all performances and activities on eight additional stages
throughout the Grounds throughout the weekend, plus conversations,
exhibitions, panel discussions, international shopping, food and
beverages, and more.
Exclusive and legendary performances in the 6500-seat Arena are
commonplace at the Monterey Jazz Festival since 1958. Exclusive
Arena artists for 2009 include the Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and
Lenny White Trio; Dave Brubeck Quartet; John Scofield and the Piety
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
The Crush is On! Grapes Come Marching In…

Although this summer was relatively cool overall, there were some
definite heat spikes to promote sugar development, but none of suffi-
cient length to necessitate watering where irrigation is not typically
done. As we move from August into September, the clock really starts
ticking. Many local wineries are bottling right at the very last minute,
emptying their barrels and getting ready for the new juice. Last
August, a last minute heat wave, accompanied by the light crop load
due to the early spring frosts and May heat wave and fires, caused
many to scramble to bring in rapidly ripening fruit. The fewer the
clusters per vine, the more quickly and evenly they will ripen. Hence,
the opposite is true. So this year, because so many vines in the Santa
Cruz Mountains bore much less fruit than normal last year, they are
more vigorous and loaded this year. This can lead to uneven veraison,
and may force another pass through the vineyards to drop clusters and
remove leaves to create more light penetration as the angle of the sun
gets lower.
Loma Prieta’s estate vineyards look to have more fruit than ever,
with hopefully some really nice Pinot on the horizon. They barely got
enough estate Cabernet to fill a barrel last year: will they end up with Chardonnay, which was just bottled, was way down. This year’s crop
more this harvest? The end of September should tell. looks robust, and Anne and Dave are very excited about the first
Will Burrell School make up for the shortfall on Merlot and harvest of Petite Verdot. Almost as excited as they are about the
Cabernet Sauvignon they experienced last year? Even the 2008 pending arrival of twin grandsons! Early in 2008, the A block of
Chardonnay was budded over to Petite Verdot, a spicy, darkly
pigmented blender that adds depth to Bordeaux blends.
From winemaker Katy Lovell’s Livermore vineyards, Poetic Cellars
will be getting higher quality fruit and less of it in 2009. Livermore
was one of the few areas not adversely affected by the 2008 disasters,
and consequently bore a large crop load. The vines are taking a little
break this year, which is a good thing. Since Poetic obtains Merlot
from Livermore and the cooler Regan vineyard here in the Santa Cruz
Mountains, look for a spectacular release of the marriage of these two
flavor profiles in the coming years.
Wine Happenings in the Santa Cruz Mountains
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 – Poetic Cellars Pours at Vino Locale Wine Bar in Palo Alto
Meet the winemaker, Katy Lovell, 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto, 6-9pm, www.vinolocale.com, 650-328-0450
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 – Capitola Art & Wine Festival
This coastal end of summer fling features 14 local wineries, including Burrell School, which has been voted the most
popular winery for the last four years! Food, wine, live music and loads of fun.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – Saratoga Art & Wine Festival – Noon to 8pm, downtown Saratoga
Food, arts & crafts, ice cream, live music and fine wines. Poetic Cellars pouring. 408-867-5213.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AND 13 – Fall Open House and Release Party –
Big Basin Vineyards in Boulder Creek, barrel samples and new releasesb Chef Steven King (www.stevenaltonking.com)
presents savory taste treats to accompany the wines, live music, 40pp, includes logo’s crystal glass, no charge for Friends
of the Vineyard, www.bigbasinvineyards.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – Vintage Santa Clara – 1pm til 4pm, Santa Clara University, Loma Prieta and
Poetic Cellars will be pouring at this annual gathering of SCU alums involved in winemaking.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – Healthy Kids Benefit – 1 to 4pm, Thomas Fogarty Winery on Skyline Blvd,
Woodside – Elegant wine tasting and auction featuring Big Basin Vineyards, Burrell School, Generosa, King’s Mountain and
Poetic Cellars, food by La Papillon, tickets $150, 408-874-1912, www.healthykidsfund.org.
SATURDAY, September 19 – Gourmet Grazing on the Green, noon to 5pm, Aptos Village Green. Santa Cruz Cancer
Benefit Group. Wineries: Hunter Hill, Burrell School, Poetic Cellars and Vine Hill. Tickets $50, 831-246-2665; www.sccbg.org
SATURDAY, September 26 – “Harvest Haikus” at Poetic Cellars, noon to 5pm, $10 pp, four delectable food and wine
pairings plus recipes; new releases. No charge for club members. Live music, art and haiku contest. 5000 N. Rodeo Gulch,
Scotts Valley, 831-462-3478
Monterey Jazz Festival Continued from page 71
Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Joe dialog.
Lovano with John Patitucci and Brian Blade, and Jason Moran and The Tickets are available by phone at (925) 275-9255 and on the
Bandwagon. Monterey Jazz Festival’s website, montereyjazzfestival.org. Full
Sunday Night in the Arena features an Arena exclusive: Three Weekend Arena Packages are available starting from $225, and
Generations of Pianists, with the Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and include one reserved seat for each of five concerts on the Arena/Jimmy
Lenny White Trio; the Dave Brubeck Quartet (celebrating the 50th Lyons Stage, access to all performances and activities on eight addi-
anniversary of Time Out); and the 2009 Commission Artist, Jason tional stages throughout the Grounds throughout the weekend, plus
Moran and The Bandwagon, debuting this year’s MJF-chartered work, conversations, exhibitions, panel discussions, international shopping,
Feedback. The piece refers to another historic event held on the food and beverages, and more.
Monterey Fairgrounds 42 years ago – the Monterey Pop Festival,
which included the U.S. debut of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. On the
Arena stage in 1967, the iconic and influential guitarist shocked audi-
ences by setting his guitar on fire and smashing it on stage. Moran’s
Feedback will try to recapture the symbiotic relationship when
performers and audiences are engaged in a musical and psychic
Fine Dining
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Chateau Julien Hosts Benefit BBQ

Chateau Julien Wine Estate Highway One to Hearst Castle. are $12 for the chicken or $15
friends, family and staff Individual team members are for the tri-tip.
members will once again ride as responsible for fundraising and Best Buddies was founded in
Team CJ for the September 12, riding up to 100 miles. 1989 by Anthony Kennedy
Best Buddies Hearst Castle Chal- Team CJ raised nearly $9,000 Shriver to end social isolation for
lenge ride down Highway One. in 2008 and rode more than 500 people with intellectual disabili-
With the support of the miles to support the cause. “It ties through meaningful, lasting
Monterey County Vintners and was a wonderful, inspirational one-to-one friendships with
Growers Association, additional day,” comments Chateau Julien their non-disabled peers. For
local winery teams will be employee and top 2008 team more information, visit the
joining the cause for 2009. To fundraiser Melinda Klescewski. website at www.bestbuddies.org.
help reach fundraising goals, “We thought the barbecues This year the ride will begin at
Team CJ will host a barbecue on would help spread the word and Quail Lodge and riders have a
Saturday, August 29th from increase involvement.” choice of 100-, 62- , 30- or 15-
noon to 4 p.m. at the Wine Wild Thyme Deli will prepare mile distance.
Estate in Carmel Valley. Proceeds a choice of delicious tri-tip or Contact Kristin Horton at the
from the barbecue will go half chicken with salad and Wine Estate directly if you are
directly to Best Buddies. barbecued beans for guests to interested in joining the team –
The winery has partnered enjoy at home or at the Wine khorton@chateaujulien.com.
with Best Buddies for the past Estate picnic grounds. Orders The Wine Estate is open daily
five years, as the starting point can be placed on-line at for wine tasting, picnicking and
for the 100-mile ride down www.chateaujulien.com. Prices tours and is one of the few local
wineries that offer tours daily.
Come learn about the local wine
industry amongst the vineyard
Not to Scale and the hills of the Santa Lucia
Mountains. Chateau Julien Wine
Estate is located at 8940 Carmel
Valley Road in Carmel Valley. For
more information, call (831)
624-2600.
Harvest Wine Seminar
Mark your calendars for
Chateau Julien’s Harvest Wine
Seminar, Friday, September 25.
Join the Winemakers and
embrace a new vintage of
Chateau Julien wine. More than
ten tons of grapes will be
crushed, de-stemmed and
prepared for aging followed by a
family-style dinner in the Wine
Estate’s cellar. Grape crush begins
CARMEL at 7 p.m., dinner is at 8 p.m.
Price is $115 per person, club
VA L L E Y members are $90 per person.
Experience the excitement of
harvest!
Mountain View 8th Annual Art & Wine Festival, Sept. 12-13
If a sun-splashed festival featuring world-class art by 650 of Wheat Ale, a refreshing brew fashioned from the tradition of a fine
America’s top artists, two days of great music, fabulous food and drink, American Wheat Ale, perfect for a warm summer outing. The Honey
tons of fun for kids and a new organic and green products showcase Wheat Ale is brewed with a 50/50 blend of barley and wheat malt to
sounds good to you, head to downtown Mountain View for the 38th create that perfect light beverage to enhance your enjoyment of the
Annual Art & Wine Festival, September 12-13. The festival will be outdoors. Tied House’s Cascade Amber Ale, Stella Artois, Bass Ale,
held on September 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street Shock Top Belgian White and Bud Light will also be served. Lovely
between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue in Mountain View, Cali- varietals from eight exceptional winemakers – Forestville, Crane Lake,
fornia. Admission is free. For festival information, call (650) 968-8378 Salmon Creek, Laurier, Bad Dog, Hacienda, Fat Cat and Mont Pellier
or visit www.miramarevents.com. – will also be served.
Twelve big-name bands play a wide-ranging musical mix on stage This year’s festival will feature a new component – the latest and
and street – Motown, rhythm and blues, swing, rock ’n’ roll, jazz, soul, greatest exhibits featuring organic, natural, healthy and eco-friendly
world-beat, Celtic folk, funk, disco, Latin jazz, rumba flamenco and products. Festivalgoers can experience, first-hand, how these products
party music. The Kids’ Stage will feature a non-stop Guitar Hero all- can help you live a better, healthier and “greener” lifestyle.
star performance showcase. Action-packed Kids’ Park will feature
hands-on art booths, Mobile Rock’s 24-foot climbing wall, temporary
tattoos, the tummy-tickling Froghopper and Berry-Go-Round rides,
Cat-In-The Hat bounce house, Tsunami Tidal Wave slide, create-your-
own colorful wax hands art, whimsical sand sculptures, and thrilling
virtual reality motion theater.
Festival eateries will be serving up a world of flavorful fare, perfect
for strolling. Complementing the fabulous food will be premium
wines, refreshing margaritas, microbrews, and non-alcoholic bever-
ages. This year’s special festival brew from Tied House is a Honey
SALINAS
WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week
NAPA VALLEY Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia. Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay,
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
0and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros.
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free) Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Thu-Mon 10-5
Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 Open by appointment only
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only « CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Closed Tu
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 « CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643 Open daily 10:30-5
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, Ste. B, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x222 Open Mon-Sat10-5
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only « CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
« ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 « CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment
« ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4
« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30 « CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 Open daily 11-5 Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5
« CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5 by appointment
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Building C, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175 Open by appointment only
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only
David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4
di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
« DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6 Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4 Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment
« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30 Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4 Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30
Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4 Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only
« ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6 Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4
J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5
James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5
James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 « JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4
« JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
« FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
« FLORA SPRINGS WINERY – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 Open by appointment only « JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7 Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5 Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4 Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5 Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open by appointment only
Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open by appointment 10-5
« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area « LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open by appointment
LUNA VINEYARDS
« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and
other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5 Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
« GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30 « MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299 Mon-Sat by appointment
« MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30 Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment
Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
« MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5 Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
« NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6 Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment « ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5
Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30
Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30 Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
« O’BRIEN ESTATE – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Open by appointment
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4 St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment
Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only
School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open by appointment
Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt. « SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
« PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30 Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment
Children & Pets OK
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Daily 10-5
Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4 White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment
Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment « WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs
Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6
« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7 Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5 Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30
« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings « ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
« SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
SONOMA COUNTY
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open by appointment only
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment Adrian Fog – Healdsburg Open by appointment, 707 688-1174
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6
« ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956 Open daily 11-7
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment
Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment
Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4 « ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6 « ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30 « BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
« BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5 « DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings Art Exhibits, Tours
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6 (Thu-Mon Winter)
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.
Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6 « DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5
Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4 Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)
THE CAVE WINE BAR & ARTISAN TASTING ROOM Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Come join Thomas at The Cave, just off the Sonoma Plaza.
700+ wines, 25+ by the glass, 100+ 1/2 bottles « ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
Wines from all regions of California plus Oregon, Washington and 9 countries! Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Daily varied tastings and an incredible small plate menu is available. Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-4:30
Open daily ’til late F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
524 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-7448
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 10-6 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8 Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only
Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg Tours & tasting by appointment only « FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
« CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4 « FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7
Chateau St. Jean – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-4:30
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Sat-Sun 11-4
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 Open by appointment only
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30
« CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 10-6 Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Picnic Area
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Fri-Mon 11-5
« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6 Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 « GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6
Gift items, Vineyard Tours
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909; Open daily 11-4
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available
« GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-010010:30-4:30 Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707- 225-6801 Open by appointment only
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4 Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980
Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5
Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
De La Montanya – 999 Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Mon-Fri 11-4:30
Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
De Loach Vineyards – 2134 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-2255 Open daily 10-4:30
Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4
« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10-5 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only 5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460 Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860 Open by appointment only
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5 « LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5
Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5
Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm « LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299 Open by appointment only Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Open daily 10:30-6 « LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6 Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations
Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30 MacLeod – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Open by appointment only
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4 MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only
« HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5 Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9 Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Thu-Sun 11-5 Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 10-5
« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5 Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
« MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-5
Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt. Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt. Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
« J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5 « MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
« JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 11-5 Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5 Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6
Kachina – 1083 Vine St #239, Healdsburg; 707 894-2431 Opening soon! « MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5
Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
« KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 10-5
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5
Children & Pets OK Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870 Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30 Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:40 Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30 Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only
Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134 Limited tours, call ahead
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-5
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only
Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30
Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries)
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5 Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100 Open daily 10-5 « PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
« PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5 « SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open by appointment only « SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5 Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30 Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4 Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556 Open by appointment only
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt
Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm « SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily
Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Sat 12-5
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Spann –Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5
Ridge Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
Robledo Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
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St, Sonoma– 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only
Open daily 11-6
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Open daily 11-4 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
« RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4
Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6 Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340,
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5 Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4
Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5 Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463 « TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Mo 11-6 « TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4 Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Daily 11-5
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4
SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5 Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily 10-5
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only
« SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4 Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Open daily 11-5
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Thur-Mo 11-5 White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Fri-Sun 12-5
« WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271 Special events & by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30 Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt. Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30 Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only
Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
SOUTH BAY Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment
Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Open daily 11-6 « POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-5
Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-5 Regale – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 11-6 or by appointment
Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5:30
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5 « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12 Silver Mountain – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2278 Sat12-4 by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Cinnabar – 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408-867-1010 Open daily 11-5 Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5 Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4
« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu, Fri, Mon 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5
Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tue-Sun 12-6 Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
CARMEL VALLEY
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5
Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5
Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Open daily 10-5
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6
« LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Open daily 11-5
« MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 Fri-Sun 11-5
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5 Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-5
Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6 Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5
MONTEREY WINERIES Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6
A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.
Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 11-6
Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5 Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-455-9990 Open daily 11-7
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5
« VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily , call for hours Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
SALINAS VALLEY Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960 Open daily 11-5
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4
Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Thu-Mon 11-5
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only
« HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4 Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 Open daily 10-5
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 Open daily 10-5
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4 McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190 Open daily 11-5
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5
« VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5
Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-5 Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5 Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5
Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Mon-Fri 10-5 Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6 Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only « ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5
Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 Call ahead Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only « SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Dunnewood Vineyards – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843 Mon-Thu 8-4
Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957 Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Silversmith Vineyards –
3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6
Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5
Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-6
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Open daily 10-5
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily 10-5 Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30
« ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5 Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30
YOLO COUNTY Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4 Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
The Singing Winemaker – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open 12-5 by appointment
Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5 Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30
Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5 Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30
R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd 12A, Esparto; 530 662-3215 Wed-Sun 11-5 Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6 White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30
Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointment
Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
LIVERMORE VALLEY
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115 Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4 Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4 Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595 Fri-Sun 12-5
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338 Fri-Sun 11-5
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30 Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5
Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30 cellardoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394 Fri 1-11, Sat 1-9, Sun 12-5
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5 Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850 Fri-Sun 11-5
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 Open daily 10-5:30
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5 d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946 Fri-Sun 12-5
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5 Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School Street, Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 11-6, Thu-Sat 11-9, Sun 10-3
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5 Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
« GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Grady Family Vineyards – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd; Woodbridge Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Thu-Sun 12-5 Grand Amis – 115 North School Street Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5
John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6 Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4 Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Thu-Sun 12-5
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5 Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 12-4
Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Wed-Mon 12-5
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Open by appointment only
Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Thu-Sun 12-4:30
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8 M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071 Fri-Sun 11-5
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Sat-Sun11-5
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 Fri-Sun 11-5
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30 Michael David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108 Thu-Sun 12-5 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758 Sun-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 11-5
Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Old Lockeford Winery – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Fri-Mon 11-5
Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Open daily 11-6
Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5 Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Thu-Sun 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6
TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 12-4 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open by appointment only Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 Fri-Sun 11-5 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 CALAVERAS COUNTY
The Coliseum – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733 Wed, Thu, Sun 11-5, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Thu-Mon 12-5 Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5
vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5
Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5
WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30 French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5
AMADOR COUNTY Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5
Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5 Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5 Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5 Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5
Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5 Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5
C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30 Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5 Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4 Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5 Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Mon, Thu Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 ,
Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5 Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30T
Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5 Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4 EL DORADO COUNTY
Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5 Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5 Boeger Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4 Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30
For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
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