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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fort Bragg
TO
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Mendocino PASO ROBLES 117 158 204 245 255 269 355 263 236 266 278 379
Willits MONTEREY 72 112 160 170 184 269 178 151 190 202 307
Little SAN JOSE 48 90 100 115 200 110 83 118 138 231
River Calpella 5 SAN FRANCISCO 45 55 70 155 75 48 88 142 201
20 SONOMA 22 44 129 39 14 68 131 181
Elk
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SANTA ROSA 16 101 21 41 104 166 217
HEALDSBURG 86 26 56 118 181 231
1 253 29 MENDOCINO 111 141 195 266 310
Boonville Lakeport Clear CALISTOGA 27 86 149 199
Yorkville Hopland Lake
Pt. Arena
128 20 NAPA 59 122 172
175 Williams
SACRAMENTO 84 115
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29 MURPHYS 118
Cloverdale Clearlake
LAKE TAHOE
Gualala Lake Lower Lake 99
Sonoma Geyserville 49
16
Sea Ranch 101 29
Middletown TO
Healdsburg Brooks Auburn RENO
Timber Cove 128
Calistoga 5
505
Jenner
Guerneville 29
Bodega Bay 12
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Kenwood
St. Helena Lake
Berryessa
Sacramento
Rutherford
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Watsonville Chowchilla
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Monterey Bay
156 99

Salinas
Monterey
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Pacific
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BIG SUR &
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
COVER 11
ON THE

AUGUST 27, 2010 – ISSUE 35 – VOLUME 29


Wine Garage ON THE COVER
Wine Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS


Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
FEATURE

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
WINERY

Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
VJB Vineyards & Cellars Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-43
42

St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32


Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
PROFILE

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WINEMAKER

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


Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-55


Judd Finkelstein, Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Judd’s Hill Winery Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
O F T H E W E E K 50

Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51


Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-55
TASTING ROOM

Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52


Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59


Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
56

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FEATURE

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-64


Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
WINERY

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Roessler Cellars WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-78

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Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano

What are wine legs, body and nose?


These commonly used terms describe how three of our senses are possess elegance and complexity in a
used in evaluating the anatomy of wine. Starting with an observation more delicate, medium body style.
of the tiny streams of wine that cling to the inside of the glass, these Neither approach is necessarily superior--only personal preference
“legs” are indicators of the overall richness, or power, of the wine. matters when choosing one or the other.
Wine higher in alcohol or sugar will exhibit these “tears” that creep Finally, the term “nose” is used as a synonym for smell. A wine is
back down after the glass is swirled. said to have a nice “nose” if it has distinctive and pleasing aromas that
Try comparing legs of a Sauvignon Blanc with 12% alcohol with invite the taster to indulge.
those of Chardonnay made with about 14% alcohol. The Sauvignon When you evaluate a wine’s nose, stick your nose deep inside the
Blanc will exhibit faint legs that fall back into the glass fairly quickly glass and take several strong sniffs while concentrating on the scents
while the Chardonnay’s legs will appear a little fatter and slower that hit you. Although wine is made from grapes, its aroma (some-
moving. Then taste the difference in richness between the two with times interchanged with “bouquet”) is seldom “grapey”. Instead, you’ll
the legs having clued you in to the wine’s style before you sip. get the smell of anything from wild berries to jasmine, depending on
Our sense of touch comes into play when a wine’s body is assessed. the wine.
Also known as “mouthfeel,” body can be light, as in a domestic Ries-
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
ling, medium, like a Pinot Noir, or full-bodied, such as Syrah. As a Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
general rule, wines that are made in a full body style will also have a contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
higher alcohol content to help balance the overall makeup of the wine. Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
Many popular “New World” (USA, Australia, Chile) wines made
from Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz (the Australian name for Syrah)
are described as full bodied. To the contrary, many notable Cabernets
and Syrah from the “Old World” (France, Italy) are generally said to

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Wine Garage – Here Comes the Jug!


Well, it has taken a while, but buy a wine for the store unless he
the Wine Garage Jug Wine loves it. What’s best is the Wine
Program has been free-flowing for Garage staff takes the guesswork out
the past 18 months. The custom- of wine shopping: tell the staff what
made, stainless-steel taps facilitate you're looking for and they will steer
the flow of two righteous and deli- you to the perfect bottle.
cious blends, B1 (a Bordeaux-style The Wine Garage is a licensed
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, winery, and in addition to the blends
Carmenere, Merlot and Petit on tap, they produce a line of their
Verdot) and R1 (a Rhone-style own Wine Garage wines from grapes
blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, they crush. For reds they offer a Napa
Grenache, Mourvedre and Petite Valley Zinfandel, a Zin blend from
Sirah). “My biggest problem,” says Napa Valley, a Rhone blend from The
co-owner, Todd Miller, “is that North Coast of California, and three
customers can't decide which to selections of Napa Valley Cabernet
buy because they love them both so Sauvignons. They also offer a white
much.” blend: Joy Ride (named for Todd’s
And with good reason. Miller business partner, Joy), a lively blend
bought the individual lots of of Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viog-
finished wine that make up each nier and Muscat.
blend from some of his personal The Wine Garage’s wine club is
winemaking friends. The wine one of the best deals around. Club
came from grapes from several of members can choose to receive six
Napa’s most prestigious vineyards. bottles of red wine (or three red and
He's sworn to secrecy on the vine- three white) six times per year for
yard sources so the Wine Garage $110 per shipment, plus shipping.
blends don’t compete against the The Wine Garage also offers an
same wines priced at two, three or “Intense Red” selection of massively
even four times what Miller sells it concentrated and extracted wines,
for – just $29.99 for a half-gallon jug, filled to order. also six bottles six times per year for $135-$145 per shipment, plus
When Todd and Joy Miller moved to Napa Valley in 2001, they shipping.
were surprised to find that they could hardly find any wines for less The Wine Garage, located at 1020 Foothill Boulevard (Highway
than $45 a bottle. Then they went to a dinner party at a winemaker's 29) in Calistoga, is open from 11 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Monday thru
home, and were shocked to discover that many winemakers couldn't Saturday and 11 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call
afford to drink the wines they made. That's when the Millers decided (707) 942-5332, visit the website at www.winegarage.net or send an
to open the first wine shop in Napa Valley that only carried wines email to team@winegarage.net.
under $25 a bottle.
So in 2003, Todd Miller swapped his corporate necktie for jeans
and boots and started scouring Northern California for great, undis-
covered wines to offer at the new wine shop, the Wine Garage in
Calistoga. Miller drove the roads less traveled, meeting with wine-
makers, 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 features wines under $25
(with the exception of three Private Label wines), and Miller doesn’t

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NAPA VALLEY ONGOING ONGOING


V. Sattui Winery Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
ONGOING St. Helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, 707-963-7774, www.vsattui.com Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
Joseph Phelps Vineyards: • Classic tasting, daily, $5 • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
Tastings & Seminars • Premium tasting, daily, $10 • Daily Guided Tours
An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours • Food & wine pairing, Mon-Thu, $18 • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-Friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40 • Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25 ONGOING
free for wine club members, RSVP 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com • Italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
· Insignia Blending · Le Nez • Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
· Tasting Terroir · Wine Appreciation • Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar • Regular tasting, $10
· Cool California (Freestone Chardonnay & Pinot Noir) • 2 ½ acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
· Barrel seminars (Napa Valley Cab) ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery ONGOING
Wine Component Tasting Seminar Napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
at Merryvale Vineyards www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 at Castello di Amorosa
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members ONGOING Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com Rombauer Vineyards • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND St. Helena, 707 963-5170, www.rombauer.com • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar • Friday-Sunday: Open by previous appointment only • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours
at Merryvale Vineyards • Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm ONGOING
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena • Tasting $10 The Ultimate Flight
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com • Wine & Cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1-3pm, $25 Long Meadow Ranch, St. Helena,A true farm-to-table experience at Logan-Ives
ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND ONGOING House, 11am, RSVP, $35, www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555
Etude Summer Music Series Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery EVERY SATURDAY
Napa, 11:30am-3pm, $35, $25/members & guest For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2, www.robertmondavi.com ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 • The Signature Tour & Tasting • The Wine Tasting Basics Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40
• Aug 28: surprise guest • The Exclusive Cellar Tasting • Tasting Beyond the Basics 800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
• Sept 4: surprise guest • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch
EVERY SUNDAY
ONGOING ONGOING Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines
Napa Valley Wine Train Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com
• Sept 2, 17: Murder Mystery • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm EVERY SATURDAY
• Sept 3: Cheers! Train • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt at Bennett Lane Winery
ONGOING Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt
Napa Valley Opera House
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt ONGOING SATURDAYS
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org
• Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
• Sept 4: Labor Day Luau with George Kahumoku & Masters of Hawaiian Music
• Wine Train, $180 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature ONGOING AUGUST 26
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org Tours and Tastings Brix Unpaved: Street Food Night, Havana Nights
• Ongoing through Sept 18: Deborah Oropallo: POMP at William Hill Estate Winery Brix Restaurant, Yountville, 6-9:30pm, $38/adv, $42
Napa, 10am-5pm, by appt. 707-265-3024, www.williamhillestate.com www.brix.com, 7077-944-2749
ONGOING • Taste the Napa Valley, $12
Live at Uptown Theatre • Chardonnay Experience / with food pairing, $16/$20 AUGUST 27
Napa, 707-259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com • Exploring Cabernets, $20 Sunsets on the Silverado Bench
• Aug 25: Lucinda Williams, Chrissie Hynde & JP Jones • Estate Exclusives, $25 at William Hill Winery
• Aug 29: Asia • Intro to William Hill Estate Tour and Tasting, $25 Napa, 5:30pm-dusk, complimentary, RSVP
• Sept 5: Lewis Black www.williamhillestate.com, 707-265-3024
• The William Hill Estate Experience Tour and Tasting, $40
ONGOING FRIDAYS AUGUST 28
ONGOING
Friday Night Pulse Tastings Summer Concert at St. Clement
Vineyard & Winery Tours
ACME Fine Wines, St.Helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 featuring Dog Bone
at Raymond Vineyards
• Aug 27: Jason Kesner pouring Kesner wines Napa, 12-3pm, free, RSVP, www.stclement.com, 707-265-5016
St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt)
• Sept 3: Keith Emerson & Pascal Levensohn pouring Leaf & Twig & more 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com AUGUST 28
ONGOING Wine Club BBQ at Reynolds Family Winery
ONGOING
Friday Night Winemaker Events Napa, 707-258-2558, www.reynoldsfamilywinery.com
Wine Tasting Experiences
JV Wine & Spirits, Napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com at Benessere Vineyards AUGUST 28
• Aug 27: Honig Wines St. Helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt Harvest Launch Celebration at Fontanella
ONGOING • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 Family Winery
Tasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 Napa, 1-4pm, RSVP, www.fontanellawines.com, 707-252-1017
Napa Town Center, Napa, 707-253-9450 • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 AUGUST 28
www.napavintages.com, check website for times & prices • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 Harvest STOMP
• Aug 27: Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Hudson Vineyards, Napa, 6-10pm, www.napagrowers.org, 707-944-8311
• Aug 28-29: Chocolate Decadence • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Sept 3, 10, 17, 22, 24: Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese • Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 AUGUST 28
• Sept 4-5, 11, 14: Chocolate Decadence Blues, Brews & BBQs
ONGOING First & Main Streets, Napa, 1-6pm, www.napadowntown.com, 707-257-0322
ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
Buon Amici Members & Guests Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com AUGUST 28
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm • Individual Tastings, $12 Hands Across the Valley
707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting The Ranch Winery, St. Helena, 6-11pm
• Members Only New Release Tastings • Food & Wine Pairing www.handsacrossthevalley.com, 707-226-6136
• Barrel Tastings by appointment • Vineyard Tour AUGUST 28-29
• Vertical Tastings by appointment • Blending Class Live Music at The Rhine House
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment • Wine Sensory Seminar at Beringer Vineyards
ONGOING ONGOING St. Helena, 12-5pm, 707-963-8989x2017, www.beringer.com
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate AUGUST 29
at Monticello Vineyards Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10 Educational Tour & Tasting Tutorial
Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley $25 Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm The Hess Collection, Napa, 1-2:45pm, $35
RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com www.hesscollection.com, 707-255-1144

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Generations Vertical Tasting Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern
at Raymond Vineyards at B.R. Cohn Winery Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com
St. Helena, 1-3pm, $25, $20/members, RSVP Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members • Aug 27: The Jug Dealers
www.raymondvineyards.com, 800-525-2659 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com • Aug 28: The Blasters
ONGOING • Sept 3: Still Time
SEPTEMBER 4
Napa Valley Tomato Festival Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting ONGOING
Live music, tastings, demos, wine & more! Connolly Ranch, Napa, 3-6pm at B.R. Cohn Winery Friday Night Music at Michel-Schlumberger
$20, $10/11-18, www.napavalleytomatofestival.com, 707-227-5403 Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members Healdsburg, 5-8pm, $5, 707-433-7427
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com • Sept 3: Jay Kell
SEPTEMBER 4, 25
Tapenade Tasting ONGOING ONGOING
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, 10am-4pm, $10, free/members 20th Annual Summer Concert Series Free Concerts at C. Donatiello Winery
www.goosecross.com, 707-944-1986 at Rodney Strong Vineyards Healdsburg, 3-7pm, www.cdonatiello.com, 707-431-4442
Healdsburg, www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong, 707-869-1595x4 • Sept 5: Buddy and Friends
SEPTEMBER 5
• Aug 29: Chris Isaak • Sept 12: Troubaduo
Napa River Festival
Downtown Napa, 3:30-9:30pm, free admission ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18
www.friendsofthenapariver.org, 707-254-8520 Friday Night Music at Sebastiani Winery Summer Complimentary Concert Series
Sonoma, 6:30-9:30pm, 800-888-5532x3230, www.sebastiani.com Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood, 1-4pm
SONOMA COUNTY • Aug 27: Rolling Blackouts
• Sept 3: Adam Traum & the Traumatics
www.landmarkwine.com, 707-833-0226
• Aug 28: Adam Traum, folk
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS • Sept 4: Laurent Fourgo, jazz
ONGOING
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln Taste & Twirl at Jacuzzi Family Vineyard ONGOING THURSDAYS
Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine Dance class & wine tasting!, Sonoma, 3-5pm, $20, $35/couple Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba
& sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm www.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575 Sonoma, Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com • Aug 29: Latin, Rumba & Tango tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com

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ONGOING SUNDAYS ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 27 SEPTEMBER 4


Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch Wine & Sunsets in Paradise Harvest Party at Mazzocco Winery
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, 6pm Wine Club Member Event, Healdsburg, 6-10pm, $100, RSVP
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma www.prwinery.com, 707-528-WINE www.mazzocco.com, 800-501-8466
ONGOING ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER SEPTEMBER 4-5
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Farmers’ Market Tippi Hendren of The Birds
Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30-dusk, 707-538-7023 at The Tides Wharf
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com Bodega Bay, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
ONGOING www.innatthetides.com. 707-875-2777x2103
Pizza Café at Simi Winery
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Healdsburg, Weather permitting, www.simiwinery.com, 707-473-3213 SEPTEMBER 4-6
Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 Labor Day Weekend New Releases
707-571-7500, www.kj.com ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 19
Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood, 10am-5pm
Farmers’ Market in Old Downtown Windsor
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY 707-833-4134x4134, www.chateaustjean.com
www.windsorfarmersmarket.com, 707-838-1320, 10am-1pm
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours • Sept 12: Tomato & Pepper Festival SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market
Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 ONGOING
Healdsburg Plaza, 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces
Thematic Wine Program SEPTEMBER 6
ONGOING WEEKENDS Honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each Thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity wine- Labor Day Pizza on the Terrace
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery tenders. The Lodge at Sonoma, RSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 Wines by the glass, pizza & live music on the terrace! Benziger Family Winery
Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing • August - Organic and Biodynamic Wine Month, Winery of the Month - Glen Ellen, 11am-4pm, www.benziger.com, 707-935-4046
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com Benziger Family Winery SEPTEMBER 6
ONGOING • September - Heirloom Tomato Month, Winery of the Month - Shug Estate Labor Day Pizza on the Terrace
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Winery, Heirloom tomato themed flights Wines by the glass, pizza & live music on the patio! Imagery Estate Winery
Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment AUGUST 27 Glen Ellen, 11am-4pm, www.imagerywinery.com, 707-935-4515
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com Perfectly Pinot at Gloria Ferrer 707-521-2534, www.rrvw.org
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939 LAKE/MENDOCINO
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
• Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour AUGUST 27
Friday Night Music with Carlos Herrera Band ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour Summer Concert in the Park
Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg, 5-8pm, $5, 707-433-7427
ONGOING Library Park, Lakeport, 6:30-8:30pm, free, 707-263-6113
Tours, Tastings & Seminars AUGUST 28
Opera Sunday at Chateau St Jean ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12
at St. Francis Winery Impossible Marriage
Santa Rosa, Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations Kenwood, 2-4pm, complimentary, www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com AUGUST 28 707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 Wilson Release Party
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 Healdsburg, 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com AUGUST 29
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival
AUGUST 28 Visit participating wineries in Yorkville
ONGOING Landslide Release Party at Simi Winery www.yorkvillehighlands.org, 707-894-9177
Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Healdsburg, 12-3pm, 707-473-3213, www.simiwinery.com, RSVP
Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com SEPTEMBER 2-5
AUGUST 28 Lake County Fair
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Summer Concert Series: The Crux Lake County Fairgrounds, Lakeport, www.lakecountyfair.com, 707-263-6181
The Art of Winemaking Workshop Medlock Ames, Healdsburg, 3:30-6pm, www.medlockames.com, 707-431-8845
Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm SEPTEMBER 4
AUGUST 28 Point Arena Harbor & Seafood Festival
707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com
12th Annual Russian River Air Show Point Arena Pier, Point Arena, 12-6pm, www.harborfest.net, 707-882-1639, free
ONGOING TUESDAYS Highway 116, Monte Rio, www.mrrpd.org, 707-865-9956
Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market SEPTEMBER 4
AUGUST 28-29 Concert in the Vineyard:
Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm
Annual Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival Cam Band & Neon with Off The Hook
707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Watts Ranch, Bodega, 707-824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.com Moore Family Winery, Kelseyville, 5pm, $15
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AUGUST 29 www.moorefamilywinery.com, 707-279-9279
50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining Healdsburg Plaza Antique Fair
Glen Ellen, Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. SEPTEMBER 5
Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, 9am-4pm Dare to Pair
Foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, RSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com
www.healdsburg.com, 707-578-7772, free Six Sigma Winery, Ranch & Vineyard, Lower Lake
ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST SEPTEMBER 3 www.sixsigmaranch.com, 707-994-4068, RSVP
Summer Nights on the Green: Wilson Winery Summer Music Series:
Thursday Night Concerts & Farmers’ Market SEPTEMBER 6
Blues Box Bayou Band Paul Bunyan Days Labor Day BBQ
Windsor Town Green, Windsor, 5-8pm, www.townofwindsor.com, 707-838-1260 Healdsburg, 6-8pm, 800-433-4602, www.wilsonwinery.com
• Aug 26: Beatles Flashback Fort Bragg, 12-5pm, 707-964-1228
SEPTEMBER 3 www.bigbrothersbigsistersofmendocino.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Summer Nights
The Comedy of Errors – SEPTEMBER 6
Summer street party with live music, wine tasting & more! Blue Wing Labor Day Blues Concert
Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, 6-9pm, www.snrrs.com, 707-490-5039
Ives Park, Sebastopol, 707-823-0177, www.the-rep.com Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake, $50, www.tallmanhotel.com, 707-275-2244
SEPTEMBER 3
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6
Mirror Mirror – Reflections
Winemaker Lunch – Taste of Sonoma BAY AREA
Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville, 12:30pm
Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm www.sbragia.com, 707-473-2992 SAN MATEO COUNTY
www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com, 707-433-6708
SEPTEMBER 3 ONGOING WEEKENDS
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12 Williamson Wines – 2010 Epicurean Dinners Vintner Series at the Ritz-Carlton
21st Annual Summer Music Festival Dry Creek Kitchen, Healdsburg, 7:30pm, $150 Half Moon Bay, 650-712-7000, www.ritzcarlton/hmb
Various locations in Petaluma, www.cinnabartheater.org, 707-763-8920 www.williamsonwines.com, 707-433-1500 • Aug: Joseph Phelps Vineyards
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 3-5 • Sept: Jessup Cellars
Ella: The American Dream 3rd Annual Sonoma Wine Country Weekend ONGOING
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma, www.cinnabartheater.org, 707-763-8920
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers and Sonoma County Vintners Summer Concert Series at The Mountain Winery
ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 10 www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com Saratoga, 408-741-2822, www.mountainwinery.com
3rd Annual Live From the Middle Reach • Sept 3-4: Winemaker Dinner & Lunches, various venues • Aug 26: Melissa Etheridge
Summer Concert Series • Sept 4: Taste of Sonoma, MacMurray Ranch, Healdsburg • Aug 27-28: Chris Isaak
C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg, 1-4pm, free • Sept 4: Chairman’s Dinner, St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa • Aug 29: An Intimate Evening with Celtic Women
www.cdonatiello.com, 800-433-8296 • Sept 5: Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, Cline Cellars, Sonoma • Aug 31: Earth, Wind & Fire

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AUGUST 29 ONGOING SATURDAYS AUGUST 28


Pets & Pinot Wine Tasting Saturday Night Tastings at Prima BYOM (Bring Your Own Meal) & Country Music
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 11am-4pm Walnut Creek, 3-5pm, $20, $10/members Cedar Mountain Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm, $5
408-741-2822, www.mountainwinery.com www.primaristorante.com, 925-935-7780 www.cedarmountainwinery.com, 925-373-6636
SEPTEMBER 4-5 ONGOING AUGUST 28
40th Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival Movies Under the Stars
August Moon Dinner
Broadway Ave, Millbrae, Mardi Gras-style celebration with music, food, wine & Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood
Charles R. Vineyards, Livermore, 7-9:30pm, $45
more! 10am-5pm, www.miramarevents.com, 650-697-7324 www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463x106
• Aug 27: A Walk in the Clouds www.charlesrvineyards.com, 925-454-3040, RSVP
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
LIVERMORE AUGUST 28-29
ONGOING One Year Anniversary Weekend
Tasting Room Tuesdays ONGOING
Occasio Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm, www.occasiowinery.com, 925-371-1987
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, The Fairmont San Jose Concerts in the Park
San Jose, 5-7pm, www.fairmont.com, 800-441-1414 Lions Wayside Park, Livermore, 7-8:30pm, free AUGUST 29
• Aug 24: Naumann Winery www.pleasantondowntown.net, 925-484-2199 Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyards
• Aug 27: La Ventana Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley, 4:30-8:30pm, $40/car
ONGOING • Sept 3: Public Eye www.chouinard.com, 510-582-9900
Time for Wine
Clos LaChance, San Martin, 5-9pm, www.clos.com, 800-487-9463 ONGOING SEPTEMBER 1
• Aug 26: Island Breeze Ent., Hawaiian Summer Concert Series
1st Wednesday Celebrate Pleasanton
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, www.wentevineyards.com
• Sept 2: Midnight Run, Journey tribute band Little Valley Winery, Pleasanton, 6-9pm
• Aug 25: ZZ Top
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY • Aug 30: Earth, Wind & Fire www.littlevalleywinery-lavender.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS ONGOING SEPTEMBER 5-6


Friday Night Tastings at Prima Wine Cave Tasting Experience 29th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration
Walnut Creek, 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members Visit participating wineries, Livermore, 12-5pm
www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780 RSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves www.lvwine.org, 925-447-9493

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Wine’d Down Sunday at Labor Day Tri-Tip BBQ
ONGOING Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth
Thursday Night Music Series Cannery Row, Monterey, 3-6pm, www.scheidvineyards.com, 831-455-9990 www.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
SEPTEMBER 1-5 SEPTEMBER 6
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
First Tee at Pebble Beach Labor Day Progressive Picnic
• Aug 26: Terry Riversong, classic rock
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, Del Monte Golf Course, Monterey Shenandoah School Road Wineries & Amador Flower Farm, Plymouth
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS www.pebblebeach.com www.amadorflowerfarm.com, 209-245-6660, 11am-4pm
Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row CALAVERAS COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 1-6
Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm
Monterey County Fair – The Fair is in the Air ONGOING
831-649-6690
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey Ironstone Vineyards Concert Series
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS www.montereycountyfair.com, 831-372-5863 Murphys, 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
Monterey Museum of Art
SEPTEMBER 2 - OCTOBER 17 • Sept 12: Willie Nelson & Family w/LeAnn rimes
Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
The Country Wife – Pacific Repertory Theatre • Sept 17: Sheryl Crow w/Special Guest
EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Circle Theatre, Carmel, www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0100 ONGOING
Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars Live Music at Cedar Center
SEPTEMBER 4
Gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca Ice Arnold, 209-588-0999, www.cedarcenter.net
Heirloom Tomato Lunch
Cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases. • Aug 28: Crystal Image
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 11am-2pm
www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827 • Sept 4-5: Homegrown
www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3550, RSVP, $85
EVERY TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 4-6 ONGOING FRIDAYS AUGUST 27 – OCTOBER 29
Focus on Monterey County Wines
Great Train Robberies Wine, Entertainment & Movie Night
Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484 Newsom Harlowe, Murphys, 5:30pm, www.nhvino.com, 209-728-9817
831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
SEPTEMBER 5 AUGUST 26
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
Hot Rods for Kids Foothill Classics Cruise Night
Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards
Benefits Santa Cruz Children’s Hospice, Ocean Honda, Santa Cruz Pizza Factory, Valley Springs, 6-9pm
Wine and Cheese Event
www.hotrods4kids.com, 831-763-3070 www.foothillclassics.com, 209-754-4109
Monterey, 2pm on. Oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning
wines. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570 AUGUST 27-29, SEPTEMBER 3-5

ONGOING FRIDAYS
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS Into the Woods
Stevenot Winery, Murphys, 209-728-8422, www.murphyscreektheater.org
Fromage Fridays at Taste Morgan EL DORADO COUNTY
Carmel, A special cheese sampling paired with wine. 3-5pm AUGUST 28
831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY Mountain Ranch Day in the Park
Private Tastings with the Winemaker Mountain Ranch, 209-754-4806
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine SEPTEMBER 3
Library Sundays at Taste Morgan
educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members First Fridays in the Park
Carmel , An opportunity to taste some older wines from the cellar. 2-5pm
530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com Murphys Community Park, Murphys, 209-728-8183, 5:30pm
831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS SEPTEMBER 4-5
FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival
Fresco Friday’s Lunch
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com Downtown Arnold, 10am-5pm, 925-372-8961
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, 12-2pm, 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 15
Thursday Night Music Series Friday Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights & Live Music SUISUN VALLEY
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, 6-8pm, 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
• Aug 27: Tessa Evans & Sal Mosaic SEPTEMBER 2-5
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 • Sept 3: Robbie Allen & the Outer Edge Art, Wine & Brew Festival
Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach Historic Downtown Vacaville, 707-451-2100
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, www.beachboardwalk.com AUGUST 27
Girls’ Night Out SEPTEMBER 4
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 Historic Downtown Placerville, 6-9pm Jazz & Blues Concert at Mankas Gardens
Jazz on the Plaza www.placerville-downtown.org, 530-672-3436 Vezer Family Vineyards, Suisun Valley, Featuring The Wes/Benson Experience
Carmel Plaza, Carmel, 5-7pm, free, www.carmelplaza.com, 831-624-1385 www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-344-0334
AUGUST 28
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Blues & Brews
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Gold Hill Vineyard, Placerville, 1-5pm, $20/adv, $15/members, $25/door
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Monterey Bay Aquarium Evenings by the Bay 530-626-6522
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, 6-8pm ONG0ING
www.montereybayaquarium.org, 831-648-4800 AUGUST 28-29 Hutchins Street Square
Greet the Growers 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26 Crystal Basin Cellars, Camino, 530-647-1767, 11am-5pm • Sept 11: Cecilio and Kapono
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory • Oct 23: First Annual Masters Winemakers Dinner
Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 7:30pm, www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0100 SEPTEMBER 4
Live Music: Joel the Band SEPTEMBER 3-4
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 24 Labor Day Weekend BBQ with The Vine Dawgz
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 6:45pm, $20/members, $30
Land & Sea: Paintings and Photographs Abundance Vineyards, Lodi, 5pm, 209-334-0274
530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
of Monterey & Beyond
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, www.montereyart.org, 831-372-5477 SEPTEMBER 4-6
Enjoy the Fruits of their Labor
AUGUST 24-29
Food & wine pairings, specials., Jodar Vineyards, Placerville, 12-5pm
BLUE Ocean Film Festival
Various events & locations in Monterey Bay
www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 Check the website for more events
www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org, 831-324-0357 SEPTEMBER 5 www.winecountrythisweek.com
Labor Day BBQ
AUGUST 29
Perry Creek Winery, Fair Play, 12-2pm, free
Email Your Events to
23rd Annual Jewish Food Festival & Craft Faire cathy@WineCountryThisWeek.com
www.perrycreek.com, 530-620-5175, RSVP
Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel, 10:30am-4pm
www.carmelbethisrael.org, 831-624-2015 AMADOR COUNTY For best results, send your emails at least 6 to 8
AUGUST 29 AUGUST 28 weeks prior to the date of your event. Event listings
2nd Annual Bernardus Garden Party Annual Mediterranean Madness Sale are free, and published as space is available and at
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 2-5pm, $25 Vino Noceto & Terre Rouge/Easton Wines, Plymouth the discretion of Wine Country This Week.
www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3550 www.terrerougewines.com, 209-245-3117, 11am-5pm

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ARGER-MARTUCCI VINEYARDS
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by Anna Wayne an incredibly complex and elegant wine with layers of chocolate and
black cherry. These delightful characteristics are derived from both the
With an annual production of 5,000 cases, Arger-Martucci Vine- volcanic soils on Atlas Peak and the winemaker’s use of French, Amer-
yards is one of the most intimate and unique tasting experiences in the ican and Hungarian oak.
Napa Valley. During your poolside tasting that offers views of the The Iliad was released August 1, 2009 and is now their top-selling
western Mayacamas Mountains and neighboring vineyards, you will wine. It serves as a complement to the Odyssey, and achieves a body,
have the opportunity to enjoy your own picnic lunch, as well as the flavor and richness that prove superior to any of its individual parts.
company of one of the tasting room’s knowledgeable staff members. The four aromatic varietals that compose the Iliad are Viognier, Sauvi-
The relaxing atmosphere and oasis-like environment allows you to do gnon Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Muscat of Alexandria. The bouquet
exactly what you want to: take your mind off the real world and focus is truly exotic with an immediate impression of melon, pear and even
on the wine you are drinking. coconut. The mouth-feel is incredibly rich with hints of tropical spice,
Founded in 1998, the partnership of Arger-Martucci Vineyards is which suggests Viognier first, then Gewurtztraminer, and finally, a hint
more than a business venture between two owners; it is a love and of grapefruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. There is a small amount (less
appreciation of making great wine that is shared by two families – one than one-half of one percent) of residual sugar, which enhances the
of Greek, the other of Italian descent. Owned and managed by the richness on the palate. This wine serves as a wonderful aperitif and is
Argers and Martuccis, the enterprise is a culmination of varied talents an excellent complement to spicy foods.
and expertise with one common goal: to produce limited amounts of Dr. Arger’s winemaking style has always maintained elements of
premium handcrafted wine. traditional techniques. The 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir is a classic
The winery produces over ten different varietals, most of which are example of how he has been able to bridge the gap between the
harvested from Arger-Martucci’s estate vineyard located 1,350 feet reserved elegance of the old world and lush complexities of new world
above the valley floor in the Atlas Peak region of Napa Valley. Two of fruit. Boasting a rich nose of plum and chocolate-covered black cher-
their flagship wines include a red proprietary blend, the Odyssey, and ries, this Pinot is perfectly balanced on the palate and reveals a garnet
a white proprietary blend, the Iliad. Demonstrating the true art of color true to Burgundy.
winemaking, both blends exemplify the masterful skill and expert The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of why Napa
palate of Owner, Winemaker and practicing Cardiologist, Dr. Kosta Valley is the best region in the United States to produce this varietal.
Arger. The 2005 Odyssey, their Estate Reserve and wine that was Aged in French, American and Hungarian oak, this Napa Cab contains
recently awarded 93 Points/Cellar Selection in Wine Enthusiast, is a a small amount of Merlot, which slightly softens the tannins. There are
Bordeaux-style blend that contains varying amounts of Cabernet many layers of complexity with nuances of cinnamon and tobacco in
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and now Syrah. It is this wine.

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Their gold medal winning and very popular Syrah exhibits rich
flavors of cherry and white pepper. Not an overwhelming mouthful,
this wine manages to be both earthy and reserved in the same sip. This
is another superb example of the slightly restrained style employed by
Dr. Arger.
Also produced at Arger-Martucci Vineyards are tiny amounts of
Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Rosé and a dessert wine, Dulcinea. The
Petite Sirah is harvested from one hundred and forty-year-old vines
near Calistoga and is incredibly rich with intense, bold flavors. Their
Cabernet Franc maintains classic notes of earth and spice, truly char-
acteristic of this Bordeaux varietal. The Rosé, named Saigniée Sauvage
(or “wild blood”) is one of Cabernet Sauvignon that has been rumored
to be one of the best in the Valley. Finally, the Dulcinea, a late harvest
dessert wine, is composed of 100% botrytized Sauvignon Blanc and
Semillon. It has been referred to by some as “pure heaven” and “nectar
of the gods,” and as so, the 2004 vintage has completely sold out.
They also have an amazing deal for their wine club. For a great
price (only $110 per shipment plus shipping), you receive four wines,
three times a year. Included are library wines and wines that have not
been released to the public so you can be some of the first to sample
the new vintages. Complementary tastings, cheese pairings and
discounts are also included in this incredible package. You will also
receive information about exciting events held at the winery and
around the country. Held in mid to late September will be the 2010
Harvest Party. Please visit their website for more information at
www.arger-martucci.com.
As an enthusiast of family-owned, boutique wineries, I encourage
everyone to visit Arger-Martucci’s quaint tasting room and experience
the impressive array of fine wines they have to offer. Located at 1455
Inglewood Ave, just south of the town of St. Helena, the tasting room
is open to the public seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For
more information, call the winery at (707) 963-4334 or add them as
a friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/argermartucci.

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VJB VINEYARDS & CELLAR was his dream to make great wines like that rustic tables, surrounded by jars of Maria’s
by Ronda Giangreco
here in America. Coupled with his wife’s fabu- famous sugos and tapenades, and be served
If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit lous cooking skills, the pair knew they had a the lush and fruit-forward wines of Southern
the Italian countryside, you probably have recipe for success. After many years toiling in Italy, along with the varietals that made the
some wonderful memories of small, family- the restaurant trade, in 1999 they were finally Sonoma Valley famous. It is usually Vittorio
owned restaurants and wineries where the able to realize their dream of producing top himself who does the pouring and a more
wine flowed and the people who poured it quality Italian wines from their own vine- affable host would be hard to find. With his
were so warm and welcoming. Well, you yards. Their two sons were now their partners thick Italian accent and expressive manner,
needn’t bother with passports and airline in the venture and the family saw only a great one will feel transported to the Italian coun-
transfers. That same experience can be had future for their business and their lives tryside. Most of Vittorio’s family wines are
right in the middle of Kenwood, just up a lazy together. produced from their estate vineyards, yielding
stretch of Highway 12. Unfortunately, tragedy struck. In the year Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese,
The VJB Vineyards and Cellars are owned 2000, at only thirty-four years of age, Victor Montepulciano and Aglianico grapes.
by one of the most gracious and convivial succumbed to a sudden heart attack. The The tasting room offerings range from a
Italian families you will ever meet. The wine family was devastated. In honor of their son delightful Prosecco, the perfect accompani-
and the food of Italy, along with the joy of and brother, they named their new winery ment to a warm summer afternoon, to rich
sharing it with visitors is what their life is VJB, using Victor’s initials. Not just his name, and lusty Barberas, Zinfandels, Syrahs, and
about. It is their passion, their drive and their but his spirit is the focus of the business. As Cabernets, along with the Italian varietals,
joy. his brother, Henry relates “We choose to make Primitivo, Sangiovese, Montepulciano and
Vittorio Belmonte and his wife, Maria came wines that are to be enjoyed today, wines that Aglianico. The wines not to be missed
to the United States in 1963, leaving behind you don’t need to age before drinking. My however are their two blends. The VJB Rosso,
their small village east of Naples. Sonoma brother’s death taught me to live in the a red table wine, is one of the most approach-
Valley reminded them of home in Bonito, Italy moment. As restaurateurs, we had amassed a able and “pure” examples of what you would
and seemed the perfect place to raise their two marvelous cellar of great wines that we were find on nearly any table in Italy. It is robust,
sons, Victor and Henry. Vittorio’s family had a saving for special occasions. With Victor’s yet smooth and easy on the palate. And it is
long history of winemaking. He grew up in sudden passing, we realized that each day is a impossible to drink without dreaming of a
the vineyards of southern Italy where the special occasion and that life is to be lived and plate of steaming pasta.
family produced wines from the grapes that enjoyed right now.” Their other red blend, Dante, is a luscious
made the region famous. Primitivo, Coda di In May of 2003, the family realized a large marriage of Cabernet and Sangiovese fruit. It
Volpe, Aglianico and Piccolit fruit was used to part of their dream with the opening of the is undoubtedly a more elegant wine, with soft
make wines that graced the tables of both VJB Vineyards & Cellars Tasting Room in tannins and a silky, graceful finish, but
humble homes and great restaurants alike. It Kenwood. It is here that visitors can sit at long somehow just as unpretentious and user-

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friendly as their red table wine.


Not willing to rest on their
laurels, the Belmonte family is
excited about their newest adven-
ture. With the ground broken for
a magnificent new tasting room,
complete with an Italian deli,
picnic grounds and retail space,
they have a vision for creating a
quintessential wine country desti-
nation. “If you only have time to
visit one place in the valley, this
will be the place to come. It will
be a true expression of who my
family is and of what we want to
offer to people who come to visit
us. For us the goal is not for you
to simply enjoy our wines, but for
you to leave feeling as though you
are now a part of our family.”
The current tasting room
located at 9077 Sonoma Highway
in Kenwood and is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two
tasting options are available. The
“Normale” tasting features from
five to seven wines at a cost of
only $5. The “Reserva” tasting
comes with a tasty plate of Italian
cured meats and cheeses meant to
complement the wines. It is a
tremendous value at $10. A
private estate tour and tasting for
groups of two to thirty can also be
arranged from Thursday through
Sunday by appointment. This is
the wine tour to take in the valley.
Guests enjoy a walk through the
estate’s Montepulciano vineyard,
sip wine poolside and then move
to the wonderful “cantina” for a
fabulous selection of the family’s
library wines. It is well worth the
twenty dollar admission. And to
recreate at home a bit of your
splendid Italian experience, be
sure and pick up a copy of Maria’s
new cookbook, Cucinare Con
Amore (Cook With Love).
Love, family and marvelous
wines. Bravo!
For further information, visit
their website at vjbcellars.com or
call (707) 833-2300.

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16th Annual Music Festival for Mental Health


at Staglin Family Vineyard, September 11
Come kick up your heels for mental health visit www.music-festival.org. All revenues will go to
This year’s
research! Join Staglin Family Vineyards for the 16th support mental health research projects throughout
musical guest,
Annual Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health Dwight Yoakam the nation.
featuring Dwight Yoakam! Hit the dance floor The Staglin Family Vineyard Music Festival is the
(cowboy boots optional) and enjoy an unforgettable highest grossing fund-raising event related to wine
day of learning, food, wine and hope as you give a without an auction, with a fifteen-year total,
hand to the 57 million Americans who live with including grants from the National Institute of
mental illness. Mental Health, approaching $95 million. Last year
Celebrating 16 years, the Staglin Family Vine- alone, the event raised over $2 million to support the
yard Music Festival will be held on Saturday, research and treatment of physiological brain disor-
September 11 at the Staglin Family Vineyard, ders.
located at 1570 Bella Oaks Lane in Rutherford, Mental illness is the leading cause of adult
Napa Valley. disability in the United States, costing our country
The Music Festival begins at noon with a scien- over $150 billion annually and affecting over 50
tific symposium featuring Dr. Pat Levitt, Director, million Americans. With 100 percent of the expenses
Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the University of underwritten by its sponsors, all proceeds go directly
Southern California, followed by the “world’s best cult wine tasting,” to scientific research and treatment programs, including those at
the exciting musical concert and dinner under the stars. Wine country UCSF, Stanford University, UCLA, Johns Hopkins University School of
superstar Richard Reddington of world renowned Redd Restaurant in Medicine, University of Southern Florida, University of Texas South-
Yountville, Napa Valley, will delight attendees with passed hors d’oeu- western Medical Center, the Roskamp Institute studying Alzheimer’s,
vres during the tasting in the Staglin barrel caves. This year’s musical as well as Aldea, Inc. of Napa and Sonoma, and more. To date, nearly
guest is one of country’s brightest crossover stars, Dwight Yoakam. $95 million has been raised.
Completing the experience, guests will enjoy the absolute finest Texas
cuisine under the stars by renowned chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s
Restaurant in Ft. Worth at the VIP post-concert dinner.
Tickets for the lecture, reception and concert are $750. Tickets for
the lecture, reception, concert and exclusive dinner are $5000 with
table of ten sponsorships beginning at $50,000. Admission to the
seminar only is free. Proceeds will go to mental health research
projects throughout the nation.
For more information, or to purchase tickets or sponsor tables, call
Cindy Dyar at (707) 963-4038 or email Cindy@music-festival.org or

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17th Annual Hands Across the Valley, August 28


by Michael Rockich stands with the uniqueness and quality that
only wine country offers. A few sweets are
Hands Across the Valley will return to usually found too. A buffet sit-down dinner
Napa Valley for the 17th time on August will follow prepared by Chef Kevin Miller.
28th. It is good to remember the reason A sumptuous VIP dinner is also available
this fundraiser originally came into being. prepared by Chef Bob Hurley.
Yes it is a glamorous event with film and Two auctions will run concurrent with
sports celebrities present, but the basic activities. The silent auction will proceed at
purpose is to feed the needy – a noble cause. This gala makes a posi- a relaxed pace. When the live auction begins the pace quickens, while
tive difference. The Ranch Winery at 105 Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena the grounds resound to rapid bidding and the rap of the auctioneer’s
will be the setting. The grounds of the Ranch provide a grassy carpet gavel. The auctions will offer overnight packages, dining and wine
to stroll on under a starry night sky while enjoying the activities of the tasting experiences, top artisan and “cult” wine lots, and retail offer-
evening. ings.
The event began in 1994 when community leaders including Film star Rob Schneider, who starred in The Animal and The Hot
George Altamura, and community celebrities including Eleanor and Chick among others, will be the Celebrity Host for the evening. A
Francis Ford Coppola learned that funding for the Napa Food Bank number of former stars of the San Francisco 49ers often attend. The
was dwindling, and Federal funding was being reduced. This regis- Ranch will rock to the music of Butch Whacks & The Glass Packs with
tered non-profit organization “is committed to working toward the the dance floor shaking. Festivities will last until 11 p.m.
goal of a community without hunger.” The annual fundraiser has This year general admission now includes a seated buffet dinner in
brought in more than $3,000,000 since its debut for Napa Valley food addition to the restaurant and winery reception. To order tickets, or
programs serving hungry families throughout Napa County. for further information please go online to www.handsacrossthe-
The evening will began with a reception at 6 p.m. boasting an array valley.com, or telephone (707) 226-6136. The website maintains and
of high profile local wineries pouring their table wines. Outstanding updates a list of participating restaurants and wineries which will grow
local restaurants and food purveyors will serve gourmet bites at their until just before the event.

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Pine Ridge Offers the Very Best of Napa Valley


by Abigail P. Zimmerman Tour the Vineyards
Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or a novice sipper, taking
Pine Ridge Vineyards enjoys a place of prominence alongside the a tour of Pine Ridge Vineyards is a wonderful way to either continue
Stags Leap District palisades. If the views aren’t breathtaking enough, or begin your wine education. Vineyard tours are offered three times
just try their wines! Pine Ridge red wines, whites and the recently a day, every day. Upon embarking on your tour, you will be guided
released rosé are sure to impress. by a knowledgeable wine educator through the facility, following the
Combining critically acclaimed wines, gorgeous grounds and production of wine from the vine to the bottle. The tour begins
educational tours, Pine Ridge offers the very best of Napa Valley. outdoors in the Demonstration Vineyard, where you will see and
compare the distinctive varietal characteristics of Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Your wine
educator will also discuss with you the influence of terroir and the
many distinctive microclimates within the Napa Valley on the wines.
Pine Ridge’s Le Petit Clos Vineyard, also on the estate property,
stands as a shining example of this concept. Due to the natural
northeastern-facing position of the hillside on which it stands, as
well as the shelter it receives from the iconic pine ridge, this tiny 1.7
acre vineyard produces perhaps the only varietal bottling of cool
weather-loving Chardonnay, out of the ordinarily warm Stags Leap
District.
After visiting these vineyards, you will continue your tour
through the fermentation cellar and into the Cabernet Caves. Along
the way, you will be treated to a sample of wine in the process of
aging from one of the estate’s 4,600 French oak barrels. After
exploring a few of the many arms of the caves, your tour will culmi-
nate in the Cabernet Caves Dining Room, a unique and idyllic
setting 134 feet underground. You will enjoy a private tasting of
several of Pine Ridge’s finest wines paired with delectable artisanal
cheeses. At the end of the tour, you will be sent on your way only
after enjoying a final tasting of the estate’s signature wine, Fortis, an
exquisite blend of only the very best fruit from the finest barrels.

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2009 Encantado Rosé


Pine Ridge has recently expanded its critically acclaimed red wine
and Chardonnay portfolio to produce a superb dry rosé. Created in
the saignée method, in which the first juice pressed from red grapes
is bled from the tank and fermented separately, this is a rosé of
mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with touches of Tannat, Merlot and
Malbec. Pine Ridge produced only 425 cases this vintage and has
just released this marvelously refreshing wine in time for summer.
Remember, rosé is meant to be consumed quickly! And at only $20
per bottle, no one anticipates this rosé lasting very long!
About Pine Ridge: A Brief History
Pine Ridge specializes in producing wines that embody the
unique characteristics of each of the five sub-appellations of the
Napa Valley in which its 200 acres of estate vineyards are located.
Since the winery was founded in 1978, Old World traditions have
been fused with modern, innovative viticultural and winemaking
practices to yield powerful yet balanced Bordeaux-style red wines
and Chardonnays with classic aromas, rich textures and lingering
flavors.
Originally under 25 years of esteemed tutelage from Winemaker
Stacy Clark and now under the stewardship of premier Winemaker
Michael Beaulac, Pine Ridge has further established itself as one of
the key destinations in Napa Valley. Since its inception, the winery
has consistently looked to the most esteemed winegrowing regions
of France for lessons in crafting faultless wines. Pine Ridge maintains
the belief that the greatest of the great embrace three principles:
pride in ownership, profound stewardship of the land and a relent-
less dedication to quality. These values are clearly reflected in the
vineyard practices of dense plantings, meticulous pruning and hand
harvesting as well as in the winemakers’ artistic blending and careful
selection of cooperage.
Visit Pine Ridge Vineyards
Open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Pine Ridge is located at
5901 Silverado Trail in Napa. In the tasting room, two different
flights of four wines each are available for tasting – Current Relases
for $15 per person and Cabernets for $25 per person.
The winery and cave tours are also $25 per person, depart daily
at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., and last approximately one hour.
For a fun Sunday outing, join Executive Winery Chef Eric
Maczko for a food and wine pairing seminar. Learn the principles of
food and wine pairing while enjoying a delicious lunch paired with
three complementary Pine Ridge wines. The class starts at 11 a.m.
every Sunday and costs $65 per person, $45 for Wine Club
members.
Reservations are required for the tour and the food and wine
pairing. Walk-ins are welcome for tasting, but for groups larger than
eight, reservations are preferred. Please contact the concierge for
more information.
Pine Ridge Vineyards is located at 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa. For
more information, call (707) 253-7500, 1-800-486-0503 or visit the
website at www.pineridgevineyards.com.

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Charles Krug’s Tasting on the Lawn, September 11


Historic Tasting in 1881 Carriage House and Great Lawn and entertainment will provide a relaxing backdrop for
Charles Krug Winery and the Peter Mondavi Family the festivities.
will toast the season’s harvest at their annual Tasting on Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy special
the Lawn, Sunday, September 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. barrel tastings inside Charles Krug’s elegantly restored
The winery’s signature tasting event is now in its 1881 Carriage House, and meet winery proprietor Peter
59th year, and takes place on the estate’s expansive Mondavi Jr. and other family members.
Great Lawn in the shade of heritage oaks. Founded in Tastings on the Lawn began in 1951. The festive
1861, Charles Krug is Napa Valley’s oldest winery and Charles Krug tradition is believed to have been the first
represents the birthplace of the Napa Valley wine wine celebration of its kind, which went on to inspire
industry. he Peter Mondavi Family has invested signifi- myriad other Wine Country tasting events.
cantly in the venerable winery. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and straw hats are encouraged for the
Visitors will enjoy tastings of Charles Krug’s current releases, from September 11 event. Tickets are available in advance for $30, by
Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon, including the winery’s calling Colin Wright, Wine Club Manager, at 1-888-747-5784, or
Limited Release Family Reserve wines. Tastings will be paired with a online at www.charleskrug.com. Tickets will be $35 at the door. As
moveable feast of nibbles selected especially for the wines. Live music always, admission for wine club members is complimentary.

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Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, September 3-5


For Sonoma County’s Biggest Wine and Food Event of the Year! cowabunga-style.
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, presented by Visa Signature,® Winemaker Lunch and Dinner Series Presented by Caliber WinePak:
will take place September 3-5 throughout Sonoma County. The three- An Exclusive Invitation to Dine with Sonoma’s Most Acclaimed Vintners
day, grape-to-glass harvest celebration combines the prestigious Taste From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, more than 40 of
of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch® and the iconic Sonoma Valley Sonoma County’s most renowned vintners will open their homes,
Harvest Wine Auction Presented by Trilogy Glass & Packaging at vineyards and cellar doors for a series of intimate lunches and dinners.
Cline Cellars with a series of intimate winery-hosted lunches and Seating is extremely limited and sells out quickly. Tickets, if avail-
dinners. In all, more than 200 world class growers, wineries and chefs able, can be purchased at www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com.
will take part in what has been hailed as California’s largest outdoor
Online Auction: Bidding is Just a Click Away
food and wine event – and one that has, over the years, raised more
For the third year, those who can’t make it to the auction in person
than $10 million for local Sonoma charities. Tickets to Sonoma Wine
or wish to get an early start on bidding may do so online at
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Country Weekend can be purchased, at www.SonomaWineCountry
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Three Days. Two Hundred Wineries and Chefs.
One Unforgettable Wine Country Experience.
For three days, wine, food and travel enthusiasts converge for a
unique “insider” opportunity to celebrate the grape harvest in a series
of events that showcase the region’s farm-to-table bounty.
Honorary Chairs: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has been selected as Honorary
Chairs for 2010 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. As honorary chairs,
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards will serve as spokespeople for the
event, as well as hosts of the special “Chairman’s Dinner” on Saturday,
September 4.
Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch® :
An Annual Gathering of More Than 200 Acclaimed Wineries and Chefs
Wine lovers and foodies alike can immerse themselves in Sonoma’s
world class food and wine culture at the Taste of Sonoma at
MacMurray Ranch® from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 4.
More than 200 award-winning wineries and chefs will be on hand to
showcase their talents. Grand Reserve ticket holders ($195/person
versus $150 for general admission) will enjoy special access to rare,
hard-to-find and limited edition wines offered in Club Reserve.
Named one of the 10 Best Wine & Food Events in the United States
by Celebrated Living Magazine, Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray
Ranch® presents attendees with unparalleled access to Sonoma’s
unmatched wines and cuisine.
Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction Presented by Trilogy Glass &
Packaging: The Weekend’s Grand Finale and the Year’s Biggest Party
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend culminates with the Sonoma
Valley Harvest Wine Auction, taking place Sunday September 5 on the
grounds of Cline Cellars in Sonoma. The Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine
Auction is famous for its irreverent skits, lavish auction lots and record
breaking charitable donations. Surf’s Up! This year’s auction goes Cali-
fornia Beach Party with the tagline “Endless Sonoma” as in endless
wine, endless food and endless fun. Board shorts, puka shells and flip
flops will be de rigueur as Sonoma Valley’s most celebrated growers
and vintners take to the stage to introduce this year’s auction lots,

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Experience Harvest Hands-On


at Sonoma Valley Crush
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) announces the 2010
Sonoma Valley Crush event happening September 15-19. Seventeen
wineries throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be participating
in this “Hands-On” Harvest Experience. Guests will not only get a
behind-the-scenes look at what happens during harvest, but they’ll
have the opportunity to get involved, hands-on.
For five days wineries will be offering a variety of harvest events
including grape sampling in the vineyards, crush pad tours, fermenta-
tion demonstrations, harvest winemaker lunches and dinners, and
even a mozzarella making class. Winery harvest events are priced
separately and require booking directly with the wineries. A list of
harvest events is listed below.
The five-day festival will culminate with a Weekend Harvest Tasting
at 16 wineries throughtout the valley on Saturday and Sunday,
September 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The Weekend
Harvest Pass is $45 per person and will give guests access to weekend
harvest activities & wine tastings at participating wineries tasting
rooms.
“We invite anyone who has ever romanticized about getting
involved with harvest, hands-on to come out to the 2010 Sonoma
Valley Crush event. It’s going to be unforgettable.” Said Josie Gay, Exec-
utive Director.
Tickets are on sale and they are limited. The “Weekend Harvest
Tasting Pass” is $45 per person which includes a souvenir Govino
wine glass and access to event wine tastings and tasting room harvest
activities. The “Winery Harvest Events” must be booked directly with
wineries as they are priced separately. Detailed information and tickets
may be obtained online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling
1-866-794-9463.
Participating wineries are: Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family
Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery,
Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate,
Landmark Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Loxton Cellars,
Mayo Family Winery, Muscardini Cellars & Ty Caton Vineyards,
Paradise Ridge Winery, VJB Vineyards & Cellars and Wellington Vine-
yards.
About Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) is an alliance of
wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where
for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California
wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In this 10 mile
stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and
Kenwood, you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful
wineries filled with award-winning wines.

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Welcome to
SUISUN VALLEY
Wine Educator, Sommelier are Part of the Vezer Family
by Grant Raeside County Sheriff’s Department. What does a cop like Ron do when he
has enough of dealing with extremely dangerous situations? Of course,
In California, the likelihood of finding a tasting room with a full- what every cop does, he gets into the wine business! His way was to
time sommelier and wine educator is extremely rare. And this at a become a sommelier at The Professional Culinary Institute’s Certified
winery, Vezer Family Vineyard, that produces only 6,000 cases of Sommelier Program. After a grueling three months of class work, Ron
wines in one of the smallest wine regions in California, Suisun Valley! got his certification. And, to fully understand his passion and desire,
The Suisun Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) was estab- he graduated in the top 5% of his class. Armed (pardon the pun) with
lished in 1982 although grapes have been growing there for over a the knowledge of wines from around the world, you would have
hundred years. In 1860, Suisun City was a port for gold rushers who thought that Ron would end up at a fabulous restaurant.
were constantly on the move. In 1989, Frank Vezer, owner of Vezer Why be a trained sommelier and work at a winery? “Vezer Family
Family Vineyard, had a dream of establishing Suisun Valley as a great Vineyard has so much potential and the winery future looks very
grape and winemaking region and built Vezer Family Vineyard. bright, indeed,” Ron explained. “I grew up in Solano County, worked
To begin with, the Vezer’s bought the 30-acre ranch and vineyard here my entire life. I want to be part of something unique and chal-
formerly contracted to Ravenswood. That was followed in very short lenging,” he said. “I’m considered a pioneer being a sommelier at a
order by their purchase of the entire Western “Pony Express” village of winery. Less than one percent of all the wineries in the world have a
Mankas Corners, a property with 160 years of colorful history. Then sommelier working exclusively for a winery,” he stated. The blending
they acquired Suisun Valley’s crown jewel, the Blue Victorian. All three seminars that Ron puts on are fabulous and guests of the winery will
locations are working winery sites, with some of the most unique and walk away feeling like winemakers.
hospitable tasting rooms you have ever experienced, stocked with an Frank Vezer knows something about business and understands
array of good wines and staffed by people who are simply glad you what it takes for a winery to be successful. Having a flying ace and a
stopped by and who want to share the area’s history, stories and wines ex cop working for you has some cache but having a wine educator
with you. But, let’s get back to the real story of the sommelier and wine and sommelier on board can take the winery to new heights. Just visit
educator in Suisun Valley. the winery and ask for George or Ron, you will be glad you did!
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The name of this event almost says it all. What is doesn’t say is that ners.) And even though the event features “brews,” for many folks in
this will be a Blues, Brews and BBQ jackpot. the Napa Valley, that means wine. Bounty Hunter wines will be
The three stages will present a variety of great music. The main poured all day, to the delight of wine aficionados.
stage presents the Bay Area Blues Extravaganza, starring Sista Monica, Presented by Pyramid Ale, Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ was a huge
Ladee Bianca, Earl Thomas and Zakiya Hooker, with a special guest hit last year, despite temperatures in the triple digits. Like barbeque?
appearance by The Lucky Thirteen Blues Band. All are veterans of the Choose from a dozen different styles, everything from ribs, pulled
San Francisco Blues Festival, and have played with the likes of Joe pork, chicken, oysters, shrimp, corn and more. Can’t eat another bite?
Louis Walker, John Lee Hooker and Albert King. The KFOG 104.5 There will be lots of sauces on hand that you can take home, fire up
FM stage will feature Bay Area greats Reckless in Las Vegas, Elliot the grill and enjoy on the patio. Tell your family it’s your very own
Randall and the Deadmen, and OONA, featuring Oona Garthwaith special sauce – who’s gonna know?
and Dave Tweedie. The Garden Stage will feature the Jake Steel Blues If micro-brewed beer is more your thing, you’ll be right at home in
Band and Blue Steel. the beer garden, where you can taste twenty different beers, including
Napa’s own Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ is sponsoring two each from Lagunitas, Pyramid Ale, Dogfish, Alaskan and New
a rib eatin’ contest (that’s right – eatin’. This will be a hunker down, Belgium Brewing. Also on tap will be micro-brews from Boston Beer,
eat-all-you-can contest between otherwise refined Napa Valley vint- 21st Amendment and four others. Tastes of all beers will be available
for purchase.
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Tasting Room of the Week:

ANDRETTI WINERY
by Charles Neave philosophy is that great wines are made in It’s probably my Italian nature – to want to
the vineyards, and that is the eternal mantra make people feel welcome, to be a good host,
People may visit the Andretti Winery in he listens to and practices. As a result his to treat people like family.”
the heart of Northern California’s Napa Valley wines are recognized by a certain hallowed One new addition to the Andretti Winery
because of the world famous Andretti name, triumvirate: balance, complexity and fruit experience is the new wine and chocolate
but they come back, again and again, for the character. But to find out for sure, go to their pairing program, where they carefully match
wines they produce. And an impressive roster tasting room and sample. wines with hand-crafted chocolates from the
of varietals it is. It includes a crisp and always “Grazie molto!” Mario would say as you exceptional Annette’s Chocolates on First
popular Sauvignon Blanc, a delicately oaked drive into the winery. There are the abundant Street in Napa. And, as always, you can
Chardonnay, the Pinot Grigio and a versatile plantings of trees (many of them decades old) arrange for a custom-made experience that
Pinot Noir (think red wine with fish and roast and flowers. There is the fountain in the can include extensive tours of the vineyards,
chicken or Thanksgiving turkey with all the courtyard that you pass by as you walk and private tastings of their exceptional
trimmings), Sangiovese – the ultimate food- toward the tasting room, the carefully aged wines. One other note is that the winery is
friendly wine, Merlot, a Zinfandel-Primitivo look of the villa itself, and the artful wrought able to accommodate private family or corpo-
blend and of course the classic, deep, rich iron of the balconies. They all lend a certain rate groups in their Tuscan Villa and the
Cabernet Sauvignon, among other offerings and artfully-executed Old World feel to the manicured grounds surrounded by vineyards.
from the Montona Reserve, Napa Valley and experience that a visit brings. It all creates an It is all part of the Andretti Winery experi-
Selections series. ambiance – a feeling – far removed from the ence.
It was 1996 when Mario Andretti saw his frenzied, high speed and frantic world that The unique tasting room at Andretti
dream of owning a winery and making wine many visitors inhabit for most of the year. It Winery is located at 4162 Big Ranch Road
bearing his own name become a reality. That’s is, if only for a brief time, a valued and (between Route 29 and the Silverado Trail)
when he opened the Andretti Winery in the welcome respite from all of that. It is a short 10 or at most 15 minutes north of the City of
fabled Oak Knoll district of the Napa Valley. trip to Mario’s native Italy and to the hillsides Napa. They’re open every day of the week,
Today this stylish Tuscan-style villa receives above his birthplace that are so rich in history, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more informa-
visitors from every continent, drawn by tradition, pageantry and heritage, and, of tion, directions or to inquire about having a
Mario’s international fame as well as the course, great wine. These are traditions that special family or corporate event at the
wines produced by a Napa legend, wine- go back almost countless centuries. winery, call them at 1-888-460-8463 or (707)
maker Bob Pepi. Bob’s philosophy is that As Mario has said many times, “I want 259-6777. Their website can be found at
great wines are made in the vineyards. Bob’s people that visit my winery to feel at home. www.andrettiwinery.com.

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Swanson Vineyards Opens New Sip Shoppe Boutique


“Candy store” for adults now open the vision of some of America’s finest talents, Clarke’s Bark and a New Orleans Snowball
Swanson Vineyards opened the doors to including Kate Spade Collection co-founder • The Instant Cellar, $20, Pinot Grigio,
the Sip Shoppe in July. Adjoining the winery’s Andy Spade, illustrator Jean-Philippe Merlot, Alexis Cabernet Sauvignon,
Salon (tasting room) at 1271 Manley Lane in Delhomme, interior designer Thomas Britt, complemented by Clarke’s Bark and a New
Rutherford (94573, off Hwy. 29, ten miles chocolatier Katrina Markoff of Vosges Haut Orleans Snowball
north of Napa and five miles south of St. Chocolate, singer Vanessa Carlton (whose • The Night Cap, $22, dessert wines Arsene
Helena), the Sip Shoppe is open Thursday – stationery line is proprietary to the Sip and Crepuscule, complemented with bleu
Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., guests can Shoppe), florist Torryne Choate and painter cheese and warm pistachios.
taste inside or outdoors, in a gracious patio Ira Yeager,” she explains. • The Salonnière, $25, Angelica and Alexis,
shaded by sycamores. Reservations can be “We take our wines very seriously but are complemented with an Alexis bonbon,
made at (707) 967-3500 or by emailing whole-hearted believers in a dash of deca- bleu cheese and a New Orleans Snowball.
sipshoppe@swansonvineyards.com. dence,” says Traina. “Part of the joy of living is Guests can also enjoy The Extra Special –
The Sip Shoppe is distinctively charming, finding simple ways to celebrate every day, either a glass of House Red, $15 (a Bordeaux
with the interior walls draped in red-and- and what better way than to re-invent tradi- blend) or House White, $120 (Pinot Grigio).
white striped circus-style fabric and adorned tions and rituals from a new perspective?” Guests can also order a New Orleans-style
with faux stone gargoyles and paintings by Ira Wines are available by the glass or as a “Roadie,” sweetened iced coffee, at $3.
Yeager. Brainchild of Alexis Swanson Traina, specific tasting; the tastings consist of: The Sip Shoppe is also the venue for a
the winery’s Creative Director, the fanciful • The Oakville Irony, $15.00, Pinot Grigio soon-to-be-released line of gift kits: first is
space presents wines in unusual glassware, and Chardonnay, complemented by a The Newlywed Kit (six bottles of Swanson
including glass “Dixie” cups, mini-Riedel Os dollop of Swanson Vineyards’ proprietary Vineyards’ special occasion wine Just Married,
and colored cut-crystal. Traina suggests that it caviar served atop a potato chip and a accompanied by an ostrich feather duster and
is a “candy store for adults,” given its artful New Orleans Snowball a sage bundle); coming shortly are The Break
mix of wines, delicious food complements • The Secret Stash, $20, Chardonnay, Up Kit, The Stork Kit and The Please Forgive
and carefully curated gifts. “The Sip Shoppe is Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, complemented by Me Kit.

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Welcome to
CALISTOGA
Harvest Celebration at Summers Estate Wines So

The folks at Summers Estate Wines have p.m. Retire to the picnic area of Summers the geologic anomaly known as the Palisades
been busy planning its Harvest Experience backyard area to enjoy the vistas and a fun- – is a tranquil oasis. Yes, just over the edge,
that will take place September 18 from 11 filled Mexican harvest fiesta. Chat with Jim behind the tasting room at Summers Estate
a.m. to 3 p.m. and Beth Summers, Ignacio Blancas, Wine- Wines the Old Faithful Geyser blows off some
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests will be maker, and other entertaining tasting room steam every hour or so.
separated into groups of ten to experience staff! Surrounding the winery are almost two
three exciting activities: After lunch, join in the Bocce Ball dozen acres of vines. They include the Villa
• Foot Grape Stomp (45 minutes) – After Competition. Guests will split up into teams, Andriana Vineyard, planted with Zinfandel,
years of being asked if this was possible, and the winning team gets a magnum (or Charbono (it is said there are less than a
Summers Estate Wines has found a way to two) of some luscious Summers wine. hundred acres planted in the entire world)
let you actually crush grapes with your feet Dress for the day is casual – shorts or and the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that go
(optional activity, but many have asked for capris if you want to grape stomp, and into a premium wine named after the
it, so now is your chance!) sandals. daughter of owners Jim and Beth Summers.
• Taste Blending Wines used in Summers Cost is only $50. Called Andriana’s Cuvee, this deep, rich,
Bordeaux Blend, Checkmate, with Ignacio For more information, email Beth fruit-filled and complex wine has been an
Blancas – winemaker (15 minutes) Summers at beth@summerswinery.com. award winner since that very first vintage.
• Wine Pairing with Snack Foods The winery – just a few minutes north of It was 1987 when Summers Estate Wines
(40 minutes) Calistoga, toward the northern most part of came into being. That is when Jim and Beth
Lunch and Relaxation will be from 1 to 3 the Napa Valley and almost in the shadow of bought a vineyard in the acclaimed Knights

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Valley region of the Napa Valley. At the time The winery property is also home to their racks of bottles are decorative but most of all
that vineyard was planted primarily with tasting room. Housed in a handsome farm- functional, and down a couple of steps sits
Merlot and some Muscat Canelli. The 1992 like building it blends with the rural site and the three-sided tasting bar. Behind the bar a
vintage signaled the arrival of their first the sensibilities of the owners while also large window looks out on the back terrace,
Summers Ranch Merlot. hitting a chord with visitors. where a bocce court gets its share of spirited
A few years later the couple expanded A porch runs across the length of the but friendly play and, when the weather
their scope with the purchase of the Tubbs building, fronted by a tile patio and soothing cooperates – as it usually does – the picnic
Lane property on the valley floor. It now fountains…with the cats lounging lazily in tables are another possibility for visitors to
includes an impressive winemaking facility the sun, weather and moods permitting. It take good advantage of, as they also do,
and production has grown to a total of about also shares a parking lot with the handsome complimenting their picnic selection with a
10,000 cases a year. but very functional and active winemaking bottle or two of Summers’ wine.
“The heart of the winery (in addition to facility. With a crush pad in front, the reddish The Summers Estate Wines tasting room is
the vineyards) is the people who work here,” tile roof, a tall iron gate in the center flanked open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
said Beth Summers. “We’ve built Summers by large wooden doors, it is what people (5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday) and is
Estate Wines around a family of people, dream of when they imagine having their located at 1171 Tubbs Lane it is just a few
including our family, the Blancas family own winery here in Northern California’s miles north of Calistoga. For directions or for
(Ignacio Blancas, long-time Summers wine- wine country. more information, call 1-866-623-1289 or
maker), and the families of our employees. A In the tasting room, there is a comfortable (707) 942-5508 or visit the website at
hands-on approach is the only thing we seating area with a fireplace and tile floors www.summerswinery.com. One other note:
know, and it’s the way we plan to continue.” that are topped with an oriental rug. Wooden they are also dog friendly.

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Welcome to
YOUNTVILLE
V Marketplace – A Variety of Fine Merchandise Awaits
Old romantic stone winery? Check. Tay & Grace Gallery 1870
Designer labels? Check. Fine art? Yep. Award- A shop in which to get happily lost! Enjoy an entire store of smartly selected, Classically capturing the beauty of wine country, Gallery 1870’s two shops
chic, casual clothes for today’s more “with-it” woman. Laurie B, Michael buttress two sides of the beautiful cobblestone atrium and showcases
winning wines? Delicious food? Absolutely! Starz, Twisted Heart, Velvet and Language are only a handful of trend-setting museum-quality fine art for the most exclusive collectors. Even Queen Eliza-
Head no further than V Marketplace – a desti- lines carried at Tay & Grace. beth boasts oil paintings by Ashot, one of Gallery 1870’s premium artists, in
Buckingham Palace.
nation gem at the heart of historic Yountville in
Sisters
Napa Valley. Three levels of men’s and women’s apparel for the young and hip! Find Pacific Blues
V Marketplace is a unique collection of unique gifts, designer jeans, the latest swimwear and lacey under things. Or Maverick American food and fun for visitors all ages! Known for great food,
book an appointment for bridal make-up, eyebrow or eyelash tinting and local wines and friendly service, Pacific Blues is a true taste of Napa hospi-
contemporary shops, superb galleries and, of waxing in the top-floor’s boutique salon. tality and hearty portions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily 8 a.m.
course, world-class wine boutiques that even to 10 p.m.

the most traveled-of-tourists and local-of-locals Lemondrops


One of the CUTEST children’s clothing store in all Napa Valley. Lemondrops
will enjoy. Set in the old Groezinger Winery, has something for every one of your favorite youngsters in all ages and sizes – YOUNT MILL RD

(circa 1870 and listed on the United States from girly-girls to little cowboys, ballerinas and sport fans, plus a wonderful
selection of unique toys and gifts.
Registry of Historic Places), it has been restored
so that the time-worn bricks, cobblestones and A Little Romance YOUNTVILLE
exposed wood architecture of one of Napa’s Every bit as romantic as its name, A Little Romance builds on old-world sensi-
bilities, fabrics and patterns with a lovely selection of floral hand-milled

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Winemaker Profile: Judd’s Hill Winery

JUDD FINKELSTEIN at the daily Bottle Blending Day Camp, an


by Michelle J. Baker
opportunity for visitors to make their own
Judd Finkelstein is definitely not your Bordeaux-style blend from four different
average Napa Valley winemaker. Consider barrel samples.
the many skills of this impressive Renaissance Judd is part of a new generation of Napa
man: musician, filmmaker, comedian, magi- Valley winemakers who are embracing social
cian and ardent mixologist. Not to mention media as a way to make wine fun and
perennial Gold-medal winning winemaker. approachable. Judd is active on Facebook
Judd began learning the fine arts of (Judd’s Hill) and twitter (@juddshill) and is
growing grapes and making wine when he also a member of the Napa Valley Vintners
was just a toddler. Young Judd grew up Social Media Committee.
helping out at his family’s wineries - first Earlier this year, Judd and his wife, Holly,
Whitehall Lane, which his father, Art, the winery’s president and a Renaissance
founded in 1979; then Judd’s Hill, which the woman in her own right, welcomed their
Finkelsteins started in 1989. second daughter, Ruby. Ruby frequently joins
Judd got his creative genes from both of big sister Talulah at the winery to greet visi-
producer. He currently has a series of very
his parents. Art Finkelstein, who passed tors.
funny and creative videos, available for viewing
away in May, was an architect, artist, musician Judd’s Hill is located at 2332 Silverado
at www.juddsenormouswineshow.com. Judd’s
and chef; Bunnie is a poet, artist and musi- Trail, just one mile north of Trancas Street in
cian. Judd currently plays the ukulele both as theme in the videos is always about wine, and Napa. Because of the winery’s permit, you’ll
a soloist and in the Maikai Gents, an “old time often about not taking wine all too seriously. need to call ahead for an appointment,
crooning Hawaiian band” that performs regu- Keep an eye on the website for Judd’s much- (707) 255-2332 or you can book online at
larly throughout California. The Maikai anticipated new show called “Wine Booty. www.juddshill.com by clicking the “Book a
Gents also occasionally play at Judd’s Hill Judd keeps busy at the winery overseeing Visit” link. On weekdays you can usually get
Wine Club events such as the recent Lobster the production of Judd’s Hill wines as well as an appointment on short notice. You’ll have
Luau Winefest. helping the clients of the winery’s MicroCrush a great time and have the chance to pick up
With a degree in television production, Judd make their own wine. Even with Judd’s many some of Judd’s prized and prize-winning
is also an accomplished filmmaker and video winery responsibilities, you’ll often find him wines.

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Napa Valley Fine Art
‘Celebration of the Vine’ – Bronze Sculptures at Art on Main, St. Helena
This collection will awaken your senses. the portrayal of the land, the vine, the joy, exacting eye for detail and his labor-inten-
Richard Thomas has created a collection that the wine and the ultimate pleasure of love. sive craftsmanship bring Bacchus and his
is complex in direction, simple and pure in The pieces are delicate and witty. Richard’s muse to life, looking shyly, touching
tenderly, exchanging existential thoughts.
Richard Thomas You will want to hear the song, taste the
“Rush to Crush” wine, share the joy. The story is exquisite,
the mood intimate, and the sensuality irre-
sistible and inviting. Breathe it in and enjoy!
Richard's work is currently represented
by Art On Main, at 1359 Main Street, in
downtown St. Helena; (707) 963-3350.
Having a presence is the Napa Valley for
over 20 years. Art on Main represents a
variety of contemporary artists. There is sure
to be something for everyone. The gallery
features original works, graphics and sculp-
ture. The gallery is open seven days a week
and the friendly, welcoming staff will be
more than happy to present the sculptures
to you.
TUBBS LANE
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7th Annual Healdsburg Crush Festival, October 16


The who’s who of Sonoma County wineries and restaurants will popular local chefs will be serving their signature dishes.
gather under one roof for an evening of food and wine tasting in Participating wineries include Alexander Valley Vineyards, Seghesio
downtown Healdsburg, just one block east of the Plaza, for the Healds- Family Vineyards, Gallo Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard,
burg Crush Festival, sponsored by St. John Catholic School on George Wines and Bella Vineyards. Some food purveyors include
Saturday, October 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. Raffle drawings, silent auction Divine Pizza, Dry Creek Olive Oil Company, Affronti, Costeaux French
lots, buy-in parties and live music round out the evening’s festivities. Bakery & Café, Peloton Catering and Sake’O.
The popular event, now in its 7th year, will showcase more than 30 The Healdsburg Crush Festival will take place at St. John School
local wineries, featuring many award-winning and boutique wines, Parish Activity Center at 217 Fitch St., Healdsburg. Tickets are $65 per
alongside dozens of outstanding local restaurants and food purveyors. person and can be purchased by calling 707-318-7997 or online at
Guest winemakers from participating wineries will be available for http://www.healdsburgcrushfestival.org. This event has sold out in
questions and conversation about the 2010 crush season, while previous years.
Follow the Healdsburg Crush Festival on Facebook and Twitter
Hauck Cellars has Joined Forces (@HealdsburgCrush) for the most update news on sponsors, auction
lots and participating wineries and restaurants.
with Healdsburg Animal Shelter!
Hauck Cellars features its weimaraner, Margaux – a rescue dog – D O W N T O W N
on the label of its Sauvignon Blanc. At six months, Margaux had
already managed to go through two sets of parents. She was awaiting HEALDSBURG
Grove Street Winery
Manzanita Creek
her destiny: to be a rabbit-chasing winery dog! In the words of her
DRY CREEK RD
first owner, a British lady, “She certainly landed with her butt in the
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butter!” – so true. .

GROVE ST

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Greg and Jennifer Hauck think that all dogs (and cats) should land

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with their butt in the butter … or at least in the margarine. So, in

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honor of Margaux’s eighth birthday, and in support of the Healdsburg

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Animal Shelter’s Sustainability Campaign for their brand new PIPER ST

Toad Hollow SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD


Ferrari-Carano’s
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building, Hauck Cellars is donating $1 to the campaign for every
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Cellars Boisset Taste of Terroir
bottle of Sauvignon Blanc purchased during the month of August. .
Hawley
Downtown Wine
Bonus: mention “Margaux” during your visit, and they’ll donate $1 for KENDALL PLAZA GalloRussian River Wine Co.
The Wine Shop
every bottle, no matter the varietal, that you purchase. JACKSON Plaza
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animals, too!
Hauck Cellars is located at 223 Center Street in Healdsburg. For
more information, visit www.hauckcellars.com. The tasting room is
HUDS
open Thursday through Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday ON

and Saturday until 7 p.m., closed Wednesdays.


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UPCOMING EVENTS See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information

AUGUST 27-29, SEPTEMBER 3-5 – Raven Players present: RENT – Raven Performing Arts
Theater – Tickets available at Copperfields Books or at www.acteva.com or call 707-433-6335
AUGUST 28, SEPTEMBER 4, 11 – Farmers' Market – at Vine & North streets, 9am-noon,
www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org or call 707-431-1956
AUGUST 29 – Healdsburg's Antiques Fair on the Plaza – 20th Year, Downtown Healdsburg.
Free Admission, 9am-4pm, 707-578-7772
AUGUST 31 – Farmers' Market & Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts – Vine and North streets,
4-6:30pm; concerts 6-8pm, Downtown Plaza, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org, 707-431-1956
SEPTEMBER 2 – Jimtown Store First Thursday Wine Bar – Dutton Estate, Atascadero Creek
Winery and Joseph Swan Vineyards; www.jimtown.com. $40, 6-8pm RSVP, www.jimtown.com or 707-433-1212
SEPTEMBER 3 – First Fridays ArtWalk – Downtown , galleries open 5-8pm with music, food & wine
SEPTEMBER 3 – Williamson Wines ~ 2010 Epicurean Dinners – Dry Creek Kitchen, 7:30pm,
wine and food dinner pairing, $150/each all inclusive and limited, www.williamsonwines.com or 707-433-1500
SEPTEMBER 4 – Andolsen Vineyard Gourmet Soiree – Dinner paired with a generous
six-vintage vertical including the limited inaugural 2003 vintage. $135, 6-10pm, www.thumbprintcellars.com

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Tasting Room of the Week:

FERRARI-CARANO Carano Winery produces. Visitors test their


by Sue Straight, The Wine Wench
“smell memory,” familiarizing themselves with
At Ferrari-Carano Winery, your plea- those scents and then try to identify those
sure meter will go up appreciably just same scents in the wines. What a great way to
upon entering the front gates – five acres educate your palate!
of award-winning gardens delight the eye Ferrari-Carano Winery’s winemaking team
(and nose) as you wind your way up the is crafting some excellent wines. With Sarah
driveway. Once out of your car, a walkway Quider in charge of the white wine program
leads you through the well-manicured, (and Pinot Noir too) and Aaron Piotter in
colorful grounds to the visitor’s center. For charge of the red wine program, the resulting
good luck, stop and rub the nose of wines are world class.
“Bordeaux,” a 1300-pound bronze sculp- So, let’s talk about the wines…I had the
ture of a wild boar that sits just off the visitor’s center walkway. pleasure of tasting a couple of wines that this dream-team produced,
The Italianate villa-style visitor’s center sits atop the gently rolling and I can tell you first-hand that they rocked my world!
hills of the Dry Creek Valley and the views are stunning. Inside the The 2009 Rosato di Sangiovese is a great example of a dry,
visitor’s center, you’ll find a bountiful variety of upscale gift items, refreshing Rosé! Aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry and herbs
including Italian pottery, tapestries, logo wear, wine and food-related delight the palate. This pretty pink wine is almost too easy to drink!
books and glittery, wine-themed jewelry. This is the perfect place to The 2007 Home Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is opulently rich and
find that one of a kind gift! A dark cherry wood bar stretches across eminently drinkable. Concentrated aromas of black cherry, cassis, pipe
the back of the room, beckoning visitors to stop and sip a while. The tobacco and spices continue as flavors in the luscious mouth. Long,
visitor’s center’s high ceilings echo with the conversations and laughter delicious finish.
of guests and Ferrari-Carano Winery’s expert hospitality team. Take my advice, jump in your car, wend your way up Dry Creek
Downstairs is “Enoteca,” a wine-lover’s wonderland. Where a spot- Road and visit Ferrari-Carano Winery. Make an appointment for a
less barrel room once resided, an inviting wine lounge beckons visitors tour, taste their fabulous wines and take a stroll through their gardens.
to indulge in tastes of the limited-release and reserve wines. For a It truly is an experience not to be missed!
nominal fee, visitors can enjoy their choice of six wine flights, Visit Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery at 8761 Dry Creek
including “Scentiments,” a fun and educational tasting that focuses on Road in Healdsburg. For more information, call (707) 433-6700 or go
twelve fresh aromas that are present in the different wines that Ferrari- to www.ferrari-carano.com.

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Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES

Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES


– 12 Wineries –
One Great Place
35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
(707) 935-1200
www.sonoma-enoteca.com

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24th Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival Headliners Announced


Vintner, philanthropist and music artist manager Bruce Cohn is through www.brcohn.com. The direct concert line is (707) 931-
very pleased to announce acts for the 24nd Annual B.R. Cohn 7927 or the winery number (707) 938-4064, ext. 127 or 1-800-
Charity Events Fall Music Festival which will be held Saturday and 330-4064, ext. 126.
Sunday, October 9th and 10th at the B.R. Cohn Winery Amphithe- In addition, Cohn’s annual Celebrity Golf Classic will be held at
ater, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley’s wine the famed Sonoma Golf Club on Monday, October 11th. Tee-off is
country. Performers include for the first time at the festival are, at 11 a.m. Back by popular demand, one of America’s top chefs,
Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Night Ranger, Grand Funk Railroad, Bradley Ogden, will return as guest chef to prepare this year’s
War, Loverboy and Greg Kihn Band. Also, back this year are world-class dinner paired with B.R. Cohn wines and provide a
favorites the Turtles, Lara Johnston and the Eyewitness Blues dinner auction lot for bidding. Last year enthusiastic bidders at the
Band. Saturday’s special guest headliner will be announced auction bid on trips, music memorabilia, large format wine bottles
September 16. and other rare wines along with wine dinners including two
“Coming off of our record setting proceeds from last year we dinners for twelve at Bruce Cohn’s home by culinary greats Thomas
can’t wait to see what this year will bring,” enthused Bruce Cohn. Keller and Bradley Ogden. The evening raised over $165,000 with
Over the years, Cohn has been able to raise more than five a fund-a-need for the San Francisco Chapter of the American
million dollars for various local and national charities including Legion garnering $61,000. Total proceeds from last year were over
national veteran’s organizations. This year the events benefit $400,000. The public can contact the winery regarding invitations
American Legion Post 489, Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, to the tournament, dinner and auction at www.brcohn.com.
Little Kids Rock, Sonoma Jazz + Music in Education and Salva- Co-sponsors of the event are Bank of the West, Friedman’s Home
tion Army. Improvement, Sonoma Chevrolet, KRON-4, 97.7 The River, All
Tickets are $95 in advance. They are on-sale at the winery, News KCBS 740 and 106.9 and KFRC 1550, 98.5 KFOX in San Jose,
www.brcohn.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Special VIP seats at and KSEG the Eagle in Sacramento. For more concert information,
$325, complete with food and beverage service, are available call 1-800-330-4064 ext. 27 or other information www.brcohn.com

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ROESSLER CELLARS
by Ronda Giangreco
Roger and Richard Roessler, two brothers with a passion for Pinot,
have proven that the old adage “do one thing and do it well” is a recipe
for success. Their dedication to finding the very finest Pinot Noir
grapes to produce single vineyard and appellation designated wines
has vaulted their small winemaking adventure to a prestigious, highly
sought after label with an award winning history that is the envy of
many larger wineries.
The brothers have moved far from their humble beginnings of a
mere two hundred and twenty-five cases of Pinot from the fruit of the
Sangiacomo family vineyards. They can now boast of production of
over seven thousand cases, encompassing fifteen different Pinot Noir
vineyards and appellations. The key to their achievements in excel-
lence is the meticulous scrutiny given to vineyards from Santa Barbara,
to the California Coastal Region, and all the way to the Willamette
Valley in Oregon. They are constantly seeking the very best Pinot Noir
fruit grown. “By searching out grapes from premium grape growers, in
areas we feel are most well suited to Pinot Noir, we're able to show Roger and Rich Roessler
unique and distinctive character arising from these specific sites.
Working with the growers to maintain quality is paramount to giving and their appreciation for the beauty of the Sonoma Valley. But, these
us the highest quality fruit.” brothers are not the only ones helping to promote Roessler wines.
Having spent over forty years in the restaurant business, Roger Richard’s twin sons, Keith and Kevin, learned the restaurant trade from
Roessler was well versed in the trade and extremely knowledgeable their uncle and have
about wines. Having been drawn to Sonoma for many years, he often opened their own
thought of starting a small winemaking operation. A few talks with his restaurant, Zinc, in
friends, the Sangiacomos, yielded the grapes he needed to get started. Albuquerque. Roesssler
When he contacted Wells Guthrie, a well-respected winemaker, the wines, of course, are
Roessler label was born. featured prominently on
His brother, Richard also inherited the wine lover’s gene and culti- the menu.
vated his palate through his home winemaking hobby. In 2003, he And now Scott
joined his brother in the Roessler Cellars venture. Together the Shapley, Wells Guthrie’s
brothers have formed a partnership that combines their love of Pinot brother-in-law, has now

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Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES

Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES


– 12 Wineries –
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35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
(707) 935-1200
www.sonoma-enoteca.com

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Dan Heim, jumped on board as the marketing and sales director, and
Kevin McNeeley also became a partner with the Roessler brothers.
Last, but not least, Sera and Sasha, two “spoiled rotten” Rottweiler
dogs, are the soil testers and “noses“ of the operation.
While the wines are made at Carneros Vintners on Stage Gulch
Road, the Roessler Cellars Tasting Room is located just steps from
the picturesque Sonoma Plaza at
380 First Street West and is
rapidly becoming a favorite spot
for visitor’s to enjoy premium
wine. They are open daily from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offer an
amazing array of Pinot Noirs to
sample either in the cozy tasting
room or on their sunny patio.
They are also now offering a three
vineyard designated Chardon-
nays from small lots. These
premium wines are in keeping
with the exacting specifications of
the Roessler’s vision and are a
marvelous addition to the label.
For further information, visit
www.roesslerwines.com.

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Welcome to
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128 Frey Vineyards
Oster
Claudia Springs Winery Esterlina Vineyards
Redwood Barra of Mendocino
Handley Cellars
Husch Vineyards Roederer Estate Silversmith Vineyards
Lazy Creek Vineyards Valley Elizabeth Vineyards
Londer Vineyards Standish Wine Company Parducci, Hidden Cellars Lolonis Winery
Greenwood Ridge Fife Vineyards
Brutocao Cellars Navarro Vineyards Sketchbook, Zingaro
Toulouse Vineyards Germain-Robin Distillery
Lake
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Philo SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS Mendocino Valley
Goldeneye Vineyards Philips Hill Estates Philo Ridge Vineyards
Breggo Cellars
Anderson Dunnewood

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Elke Vineyards
Londer
Ukiah Vineyards

Chiarito Vineyards
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM 20
Foursight Wines 253
Boonville
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Ridge 101 Upper
1 Nelson Family Winery Zoom
Lake County Wine Studio Lake
128 Whaler Vineyards
JAXON KEYS 29
Yorkville
Lakeport
Mendocino Saracina Tulip Hill Winery
Meyer Family
Cellars
Highlands Ceago Vinegarden
Benmore
Maple Creek Winery Hopland Valley
McDowell Valley Clear 20
Yorkville Cellars Jeriko Estates
Graziano Family of Wines Lake
McFadden
Yorkville Brutocao Cellars McNab Ridge
McDowell Valley Vineyards
Duncan Peak Weibel Family 175
Brassfield Estate Winery
TOPEL
128 Milano Family
Winery Finley Monte Lago
Vineyards
Le Vin Winery
Steele Winery
High Valley
Shannon Ridge Winery
Pendleton Estate
EdenCrest
M. Konocti Growers
Kelseyville High Valley Noggle
Wildhurst Vineyards Kelseyville Wine Co.
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards /Dusinberre
Cloverdale Sol Rouge
Clear Lake
Wattle Creek Winery
Moore Family Villa La Brenta 20
Asti Cougar’s Leap Gregory Graham
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Lake County Wine Auction to be Held September 18


The Lake County Wine Alliance will hold its 11th Annual Lake cleanest air in California and one of the oldest lakes on the conti-
County Wine Auction, a gala benefit for the arts, health and nent. Lake County’s winegrowing regions span vast, diverse terrain
community of Lake County on Saturday, September 18, at 4 p.m. shaped by both volcanics and tectonics. Its high elevation, intense
This annual gala is a must-attend event with live and silent climate and distinct soils combine to produce wines of high quality
auctions, wine and gourmet foods from local purveyors and music. and character that have continued to gain impressive industry
This year’s event is chaired by Budge Brown of Tulip Hill Winery; recognition. Visitors to the area experience these award-winning
the evening’s auctioneers will be Peter Ventura and Stephanie wines in casual tasting rooms that reflect the area’s friendly, relaxed
Green; Rob Roumiguiere, partner in Roumiguiere Vineyards, is this lifestyle. Lake County is part of the North Coast appellation along
year’s master of ceremonies. Black-tie is encouraged. The Wine with neighboring regions of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, and
Auction begins at 5 p.m.; tickets are $125 per person. Attendees within Lake County are five designated appellations: Benmore
must be 21 years and older. Music will be provided by the LC Valley, Clear Lake, Guenoc, High Valley and Red Hills.
Diamonds. This year’s special guests are U.S. Congressman Mike Located in beautiful Northern California, Lake County is just
Thompson and Winemaker Jed Steele. two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento
The Lake County Wine Alliance is a nonprofit organization of Valley and the Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake,
Lake County wineries, winegrape growers and community the largest natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the
supporters whose mission is to foster the arts, benefit health oldest lake on the continent. Visitors to Lake County experience
services and support the community. The Lake County Wine the state’s cleanest air basin, spectacular scenic beauty, fine wines,
Auction has contributed more than $771,000 to local programs and unsurpassed recreational opportunities – from hiking, biking,
since the first event was held in 2000. golf, and off-road adventures to boating, fishing, kayaking, birding,
Each year, artist John Clarke creates a watercolor-on-silk and even rockhounding. For visitor information, contact the Lake
painting and donates it to the Wine Alliance both to be reproduced County Visitor Information Center at 1-800-525-3743 or
as a fine art poster and to be auctioned off as original artwork. This www.lakecounty.com.
year’s piece is titled, “Beautiful Lake County – Ceago Vinegarden.”
Posters of Clarke’s painting will be on sale at several local tasting
rooms. The Saw Shop Gallery Bistro will proudly display the orig-
inal until the event. Other auction items include weekend and
extended vacation getaways, wine packages, wine tasting events,
local arts and a variety of goods and services, including fine dining
opportunities.
Beneficiaries from this year’s event includes: Fine Arts Programs
at Lake County High Schools, Hill Top Recovery, St. Helena
Hospital Clearlake Emergency Department, Lake County Children’s
Dental Disease Prevention Program, Lake County Channel Cats,
Operation Tango Mike, Lake County Community Action
Agency/Safe House, Friends of the Lake County Library and Meals
on Wheels Programs at Lake County Senior Centers.
For information and tickets to the Lake County Wine Auction
contact 1-866-279-WINE or www.winealliance.org.
Located in the mountains of the North Coast where the Maya-
cama and Vaca ranges come together, Lake County boasts the

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LIVERMORE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Livermore Harvest Wine Celebration


Livermore Valley Wine Country’s Labor Day Weekend tradition –
the Harvest Wine Celebration – returns to its roots this year with
festivities exclusively at local wineries.
Thirty wineries will be pouring at their tasting room locations with
artists, musicians and food vendors. Eleven more wineries will be
pouring at either Concannon Vineyard or Wente Vineyards on Tesla
Road. Food at all winery locations will be locally prepared and moder-
ately priced (under $8). Admission includes a commemorative wine
glass, tastings of at least two wine varietals from each participating
winery, official program and discounts on wine purchases. Bus trans-
portation between wineries will be available on Sunday only.
Monday, September 6 will feature a more intimate affair, as each
winery offers a unique experience.
Tickets are available online at www.LVwine.org and at all partici-
pating Livermore Valley wineries, the Wine Steward in Pleasanton,
First Street Wine Company in Livermore and Bay Area Safeway stores.
Ticket “will call” arrangements vary. Visit www.LVwine.org for details.
Tickets for Sunday and Monday are $55 in advance, $65 at the
event. Sunday-only tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the event.
Monday-only tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the event. Non-
drinking ticket: $10 (valid both days).
During the event, participating wineries are open only to ticket
holders with event wristbands. For more information, visit
www.LVwine.org or call (925) 447-WINE.

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over 40 wineries and culinary specialties from local favorites at the Winery
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Michael~David VanRuiten
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The first annual Taste of Lodi Wine Camp will take wine lovers to
a new level and teach guests to become a vintner for a day – the full
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grapes and learning about the growing process with a viticulture
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and food pairing class. The fruits of labor will be enjoyed at a winery
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Gnekow Family Winery
Stockton 99 GAWNE ROAD
night hotel accommodation. Ticket price per person is $450, limited
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availability. Must be 21 or over to attend the Wine Camp. Delicato Vineyards

Taste of Lodi, Sunday, September 26, 1 to 5pm


The Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau and is hosting the
ninth annual wine and food experience with wine, food and
numerous activities throughout the day. The event consists of wine
seminars where guests can learn the latest from local vintners, chef
demonstrations from Lodi’s celebrity chefs including Ruben Larrazolo
from Alebrijes Mexican Bistro and live music with Joe Leningan’s
“Little” Big Band. This band will keep feet tapping and guests dancing
to everything from today’s hits, to rock ’n’ roll, to swing and Latin. A
favorite for many is the Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion, where
guests can experiment their own unique pairings.
Wine & Roses is located at 2505 West Turner Road, Lodi. Ticket
prices are $40 in advance, $50 at the door or $25 for designated
drivers. For additional details or to purchase tickets visit the website
at www.TasteOfLodi.com or call 1-800-798-1810. Must be 21 and
over to attend event.
“Taste of Lodi continues to be Lodi’s premiere wine tasting event,”
said Nancy Beckman, President and CEO of the Visit Lodi! Conference
& Visitor’s Bureau. “With over 40 Lodi wineries and a large sampling
of regional foods, visitors have an incredible opportunity to see what
Lodi has to offer as a wine country destination.”
Lodi is home to over 70 wineries and grows 100,000 acres of wine
grapes. It has been a major wine growing region since the 1850s and
is best known for its full-bodied Zinfandel wines. The Lodi region
grows 60 varieties of wine grapes and is the top producer of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.
Lodi is located 90 minutes east of San Francisco and 35 minutes
south of Sacramento.

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2010 Jazz Legends Gala Honors George Wein, September 16


The Monterey Jazz Festival is pleased to announce that it will Godfather’ of jazz festivals.”
honor the legendary impresario, pianist and philanthropist, George The Gala is $225 per person, with net proceeds supporting the
Wein, at its 2010 Jazz Legends Gala on Thursday, September 16, at Monterey Jazz Festival’s Education Programs, considered to be some
Mission Ranch in Carmel, California. Mr. Wein is the founder of the of the most highly regarded in the country.
Newport Jazz Festival and 2005 recipient of the National Endowment The Jazz Legends Award was first presented to pianist Dave
for the Arts “Jazz Master” Award. Brubeck in 2007, and to the composer, trumpeter and bandleader,
Hosted by Clint and Dina Eastwood, the Gala will feature the Gerald Wilson, in 2008.
presentation of the Jazz Legends Award to Mr. Wein and will also MJF’s Education Programs have a strong impact on students
include a evening of cocktails, a sumptuous gourmet dinner and a and schools from coast to coast. For details about the Festival’s life-
special duo performance by the Monterey Jazz Festival’s 2010 Artist- changing youth jazz education programs, visit the website at
In-Residence, four-time Grammy®-winning vocalist, Dianne Reeves www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
with pianist Peter Martin. Seating is limited at the Gala, early reservations are recommended.
“With George appearing at this year’s MJF it is a perfect opportu- To make reservations or get more information about this event, visit
nity to honor him with our Jazz Legends Award,” said Tim Jackson, www.montereyjazzfestival.org or call Eva Quiroz-Mojica at (831) 373-
General Manager of the Monterey Jazz Festival. “He is truly ‘The 3366 or by email at development@montereyjazzfestival.org.

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Winemaker Creates New Vine Hill ‘Sea Change’ Pinot Noir


by Fred Gillaspy
Sal Godinez revels in being part of the best of two worlds at Vine
Hill Winery. One world is the historic Vine Hill property that was orig-
inally planted to winegrapes by John and George Jarvis in the 1860s.
But the other is the winery’s close proximity to Monterey Bay,
prominently visible in the panoramic vista that its 1100-foot
location affords, and the bay’s pervasive marine influences on the
winery’s Santa Cruz Mountains site.
Sal specializes in crafting fine Pinot Noir. And this fussy, yet
wonderful grape thrives in temperate climates that possess just
such dominant coastal influences – both in terms of weather, as
well as terroir. Morning layers of cool fog offset valley heat gener-
ated from the east, and the soils are themselves remnants of
ancient uplifted sea beds, stratified over millions of years, WinemakerSal Godinez
Marine Lab in Santa Cruz, a non-profit dedicated to
producing the now surrounding lands and mountains. educating youth, families and the general public
This natural pairing of worlds is embodied in a new Vine Hill Pinot about the role science plays in the understanding and conservation of
Noir named Sea Change, debuting this September with the release of Monterey Bay.
its 2008 vintage. A blend aptly named for the symbiotic relationship Vine Hill’s Sea Change Pinot Noir blend is available exclusively at
between the sea and the land, and the role that each plays in our the tasting room and online wine store for $39. It is also poured exclu-
fragile ecosystem, Sea Change is a delicate fusion of 100% Pinot Noir sively at Seymour Center events.
from the Corralitos and Soquel wine growing regions, each possessing For more information, visit the website at vinehillwinery.com, send
some of the best possible conditions of terroir and climate for growing an email to wine@vinehillwinery.com or call (831) 427-0436.
Pinot Noir.
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NAPA VALLEY BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
A Dozen Vintners – Tasting Room, 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5 Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia. Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros. Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm Bravante Vineyards – 300 Stone Ridge Rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 Open by appointment only
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free) Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment
Acme Fine Wines– 1080 Fulton Ln, St. Helena; 888 963-0440 Daily 9:30-5 Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2435 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Adastra – 2545 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-4818 Open by appointment only Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only Buoncristiani Wine – P. O. Box 6946, Napa; 707 259-1681 Open by appointment only
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,Tue 12-8 Burgess Cellars –1108 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 800 752-9463 Open by appointment only
Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only Cade Winery – 360 Howell Mountain Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 Open by appointment only
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only
Altamura Vineyards & Winery – 1700 Wooden Valley Rd, Napa; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only
Ancien – Napa; 707 255-3908 Open by appointment only Caldwell – 270 Kreuzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Thu-Mon 10-5
ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs
Cardinale – Tasting Room, 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-2643 Open daily 10:30-5
Antica Napa Valley –3700 Soda Canyon, Napa; 707 257-8700 Open by appointment only
CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open daily 10-5
ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Arkenstone Vineyards –335 West Lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020 Open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Sat till 11
ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30 Ceja Family Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa 707 255-3954 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 Open daily 11-5
Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30
CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9
Charter Oak Winery – 831 Charter Oak Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-2298 Open by appointment only
BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Barclay & Browning Wines – St. Helena; 707 963-3185 Open by appointment only Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Clif Family Winery – 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. Helena; 707 968-0625 Mon-Fri 11am, 1pm & 3pm, Sat-Sun by appt
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Beau Vigne – 6795 Washington, Yountville; 947-7058 Mon-Fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 10-8 CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5 by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
BERINGER VINEYARDS
COME SEE THE RESTORED RHINE HOUSE! CORNERSTONE CELLARS – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Daily 10-6
Tours & Tasting Daily 10:00-6:00 Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
Call ahead to schedule tours & private tastings, 866-708-9463
2 for 1 Reserve Wine Tasting in the Rhine House with this ad Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175 Open by appointment only
Save up to $25 Crocker & Starr – St. Helena; 707-967-9111 Open by appointment only
2000 Main Street, St. Helena | www.Beringer.com Cult Wine Central – Tasting Room, 40 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4:30
Bighorn Cellars – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Fri-Sat 11-4 or by appt Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Black Corden Vnyds – 4155 Dry Creek Rd, Napa; 707 226-6860 Open by appointment only Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5

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David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only Fontanella Family – 1721 Partrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only
DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARD Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5
EST. 1860 - LESS THAN 400 CASES/YEAR PRODUCED
Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting. FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5
Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery. Gift Items, Picnic Area
Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome. Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 x107 Open by appointment
Open Fridays and Mondays 11-4 and other days by appointment. FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5
825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena • 707-967-0719 • www.DavidFultonWinery.com Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
Del Bondio Wine Co. – 1333 Bella Oaks Lane, Napa; 707 963-2805 Open by appointment only Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only G Cook – 264 N. Fork Crystal Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7760 Open by appointment only
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only
Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open Mon-Fri by appointment Gemella Wines – Napa; 707 261-9855 Open by appointment only
Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297; Open daily 10-6 Winery by appointment only
DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6 Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-5 Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4:30
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5
DOMINARI
Napa’s newest Classic! GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings
We invite you to come see our beautiful new space,
and taste our stellar lineup of current releases, which features Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only
some of the Napa Valley’s most classic and sought after varietals. Guffy – 1390 Thompson Ave, Napa; 707 258-2532 Open by appointment only
Open by appointment 7 days a week, 10 am to 4.30 pm
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only
620 Trancas Street, Napa | 707-226-1600 | Dominari.com
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Mon-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat; Sun 11-5
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4 Haber Family Vnyds– 345 Pine Breeze Dr, Angwin; 914 804-9660 Open by appointment only
Dutch Henry Winery – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30 HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-5
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open appointment by only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Eeden Wines– 3505 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena; 707 337-5526 Open daily 12-4 by appointment only Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15
EHLERS ESTATE
Join us in our historic stone building salon and beautiful olive grove. Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment
Tuesday thru Saturday, 11-4:30 – $25 for a current flight tasting HdV Wines – 588 Trancas St, Napa; 707 251-9121 Open by appointment only
Enjoy our limited production 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (95 points) Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4
All proceeds benefit cardiovascular research.
For reservations, call 707-963-5972 Heitz Cellars Tasting Room – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30
3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena | For reservations, call 707.963.5972 Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only
El Molino Winery – St. Helena; 707 963-6021 Weekdays, by appointment only
Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30
Elizabeth Rose – Poured at Cult Wine Central, 40 St. Helena Hwy,Oakville; 800 848-9630 Open daily 10-4
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6
Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily by appointment only 11-4
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily by appointment 10-4:30
Hunnicutt Wines –3524 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena; 707 963-2911 Open by appointment only
ETUDE Ilona Howell Mountain –tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 800 752-9463 Open by appointment only
STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW TASTING ROOM
J. Doran – 45 Enterprise Ct, Napa; 925 418-5630 Open by appointment
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
2 for 1 Tasting with this ad (Save up to $25)
James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa | Open Daily 10am-4:30pm
707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Jarvis Winery – 2970 Monticello Rd, Napa; 1-800-255-5280 Open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open by appointment only JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 John Anthony Vineyards – 1440 First Street, Napa; 707 265-7711 Open daily 10-6
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open by appointment only JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointmentBy appointment
Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5
JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment only 10-4
Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 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 Juicebox – 45 Enterprise Ct, Napa; 707 254-1212 Open daily by appointment only 9-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-Tue 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only

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Keenan – 3660 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment only MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
MurphyVineyards – 395 Crane Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-2516 Open by appointment only
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
Kelly Fleming Wines – 2339 Pickett Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6849 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Family owned producer of Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Estate Carneros Pinot Noir for 30 years. Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4
Visit our beautiful winery on the Silverado Trail in St Helena Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
to taste Estate Pinot Noir, single-vineyard Petite Sirah and
a variety of other classic and esoteric varietals. Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment
Open daily by appointment only, 11am to 4pm Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment
1001 Silverado Trail South, St. Helena • (707) 963-5667 Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment
Kenzo Estate – 3200 Monticello Road, Napa; 707 259-5408 Daily by appointment 10-4:30 Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 by appt
KooLooLoo Vineyard – 1004 Clinton Street, Napa; 707 815-6510 Tue-Sun 12-6 Nord Estate – Yountville; 707 945-1094 Open by appointment only
Krupp Brothers – 3267 Soda Canyon Rd., Napa; 707 259-1198 Open by appointment O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only O’Shaughnessy Estate – Angwin, 707 965-2898 Open by appointment only
Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Open by appointment
Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5 Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Lamborn Family Vnyds – Summit Lake Dr, Howell Mtn; 925 254-0511 Open by appointment only OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5
Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4 Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4:30
Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open daily 10-5 Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4
Lindstrom – 5994 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-6289 Exclusive tastings by appoinment only Outpost Estate Wines – Angwin; 707 965-1718 Open by appointment only
Lion's Run Wines – Tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, Napa; 707 287-0273 Open by appointment Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesdays)
Page Wine Cellars – 520 California Blvd, #20, Napa; 707 944-2339 Open by appointment only
Lokoya – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-1968 Open by appointment only
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment
Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open daily 11-6
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment
Loos Family Wines – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 408 799-5938 Open by appointment
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun
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 Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment
LUNA VINEYARDS
The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4
salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment
Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only
other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only. Pedras Wines – 5040 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 287-4925 Open by appointment only
Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6
Peter Franus Wine Company – Napa; 707 945-0542 Open by appointment only
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Pheonix – 3175 Dry Creek Road, Napa; 877 374-6364 By advance appointment only
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Pina Napa Valley – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open daily by appointment 10-4
MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Fri-Sat 11-9
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5 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 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
Porter Family Vineyards – Napa; 707 265-7980 Open by appointment only
Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30
Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room – 7l4 First St, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 Children & Pets OK
Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30
MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment
Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage Canyon Rd, Rutherford; 707 225-4367 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
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5 RAZI WINERY
New tasting room in Napa Valley
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only ‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’
Modus Operandi Cellars – 45 Enterprise Ct, Napa; 530 219-6199 Open by appointment only Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs
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 Schedule a tasting daily 10 am to 4 pm
3108 Silverado Trail, Napa Valley • (707) 224-4299
Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Mount Veeder Winery – Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 Open by appointment only Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment

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Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment
ST. CLEMENT
REYNOLDS FAMILY – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30 “BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY” & “LOCAL WINEMAKER”
Two Years in a Row
Rios Wine – 1334-B Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-1376 Open daily 10:30-6:30
2 for 1 on any tasting including Single Vineyard Tasting
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment Save up to $25
Road 31 Wine Co – Napa; 707 649-1200 Open by appointment only 2867 St. Helena North, St. Helena | Open Daily 10am-4:30pm
707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com
Robert Biale – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Robert Craig Winery – 625 Imperial Way, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open daily 10-5:30
St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
ROBERT MONDAVI – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Stags’ Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30 Stags’ Leap Winery – 6150 Silverado Trail, Napa; 1-800-395-2441 By advance appointment only
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment Stagecoach Vineyard – 3267 Soda Canyon Rd., Napa; 707 259-1198 Open by appointment
ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5 Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
Wine & cheese pairing by appointment, daily 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 Fri, Sat & Sun by appointment Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 By appointment STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Mon-Fri 10:30-5
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Sat-Sun 10-5
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat by appointment Stoneheath Winery – Napa; 707 257-0701 Open by appointment
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Tue-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call for directions,St. Helena; 707 963-2636 Open Mon-Fri 9-5 by appt only
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open by appointment
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30 Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5 by appointment
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5 SUMMERS ESTATE – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4 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
Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Sat by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open by appointment Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-9
Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4 Taylor Family Vineyards –5991 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-3593 Open by appointment
School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment Tayson Pierce – Call for directions,St. Helena; 707 963-2636 By appointment only
Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment
Tedeschi Family Winery – 2779 Grant St. Calistoga; 707 337-5526 Tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only
Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment
Sciandri Family Vineyards – Napa; 707 277-4999 x3 Open by appointment
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment
Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment Tofanelli Family – 1212 Pine St, Calistoga; 707 942-6504 Open by appointment only
SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5 Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Toolbox Wine Co. – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open daily 11-7
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment Tournesol Wine – Napa; 707 694-6073 Open by appointment only
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-Thu by appointment Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-5 Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Open daily 10-5 TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5
Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Fri & Sat 11-4, Thu-Tue by appt Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956 Open daily 11-7
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment
Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment
Sixteen by Twenty Wines – 4155 Dry Creek Rd, Napa; 707 226-6860 Open by appointment only
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment
Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment TURNBULL WINE CELLARS – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4:30
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment Twenty Rows – 880 Vallejo Street, Napa; 707 265-7750 Tue-Sat 11-5
Sodaro Estate – 24 Blue Oak Lane, Napa; 707 812-4848 Open by appointment Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4
Somerston Ranch Tasting Room – 6490 Washington, Yountville Daily 10am-10pm Ubuntu Annex – Tasting Room, 1130 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, Thu-Fri 12-7, Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6
Somerston Vineyards – 3450 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8414 Open by appointment Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 First St, Napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,Tue 12-8
Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment
V Wine Cellars – 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 Open daily 10-7
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5)
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours

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VALLEY GATE VINEYARDS– 1 Kirkland Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-8673 ext. 127 Open daily 10-5 Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 by appointment B. R. COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
Verismo Wines – 100 Rapp Ln, Napa; 707 944 WINE (9463) Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment B Wise Vnyds – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal
VinRoc – Napa; 707 265-0943 Open by appointment Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 by appointment Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10-5 by appointment
Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment
Benovia Winery – 339 Hartman Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-4441 By appointment 9am - 5pm daily
Vineyard 7 & 8 – 4028 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963.9425 Mon-Fri 10-2 by appointment
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Benziger Family Winery – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Boisset Taste of Terroir – 320 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5, Thu-Sat 10:30-9
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30 Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
W. H. Smith– 1307 Lincoln Avenue, Suite B, Calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6 Bluenose Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5
WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Bradford Mountain – Poured at Cellars of Sonoma, 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5
Whetstone Wine Cellars – Tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, Napa; 707 254-0600 Open by appointment Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment Brutocao Cellars – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal
WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 Open daily 10-5:45 Bucklin Old Hill Ranch – 8 Old Hill Ranch Rd; Glen Ellen 707 933-1726 By appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
White Rock Vineyard – Napa Open by appointment only
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
William Cole Vnyds – 2849 Saint Helena Hwy North, St. Helena; 707 963-6100 Open by appointment only Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open daily11-5 Captûre – Healdsburg; 707 395-0457 Open by appointment only
WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5 Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt, 11-4
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs
Cass Winery – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6
Wineries of Napa Valley – Tasting Room, 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only Cellar No. 8 – Poured at Asti Winery, 26150 Asti Rd, Cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10
X Winery – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 800-838-4306 Open daily 10-4
Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707-226-1800 Open daily by appointment only CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Z-52 – Poured at Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-9 Chasseur – Sabastopol; 707 829-1941 By appointment only Fri 10 & 2
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt
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 CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY
VOTED ‘BEST TASTING ROOM’
Enjoy Acclaimed Gardens • Gourmet Picnic Fare • Wines by the Glass
SONOMA COUNTY
2 for 1 Tasting in the Visitor Center with this ad
A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only 8555 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
Acorn Winery – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Daily 11-5 by appointment www.ChateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open by appointment only
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 By appointment only
Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 431-1174 Open by appointment,
ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5 CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Picnic Area
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 10-5 Chronicle Wines – P. O. Box 1854, Sonoma; 707-255-5862 ext 120 Open by appointment only
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Open daily 11-4:30 Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30 Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Alegria Winery – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Daily 11-5 by appointment CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Clouds Rest Vineyards – Petuluma; 707 765-0841 Open by appointment only
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5 Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Arnot-Roberts – Healdsburg; 707 820-1383 Open by appointment only COMPASS Wines– Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30 Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Atascadero Creek – 4114 Ross Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 By appointment only Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment onl

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D & L Carinalli Vineyards – 2030 Barlow Ln, Sebastopol; 707 827-3826 Open daily by appointment Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Thur-Mon 11-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 Daily 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Friendly Dog Winery – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack London Village, Glen Ellen; 707-938-7550 Thu-Mon 11-5
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers Fri)
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Da Vero – 106 Matheson Street, Plaza Farms, Healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Open daily by appointment Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open daily 11-4 Gallo Family Vineyards – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Garden Creek Ranch– 2335 Geysers Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-8345 Open by appointment only
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909 Open daily 10:30-4:30
De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Open daily 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appt Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10:30-5 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Gofessel Vineyards– 20838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 Open by appointment only
Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open by appointment
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, Fridays only Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7
Del Carlo Winery – 4939 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-1036 Open by appointment only Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Fri-Mon 10-4:30
Deux Amis – 602 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only GRIEVE FAMILY – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal
Downtown Wines – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Daily 11-6 Grove Street – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5
DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily 11-5:30, Tue seasonal Gustafson Family – 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
Dutch Bill Creek – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only
Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707 996-3860 Open by appointment only
DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5
Dutton-Goldfield– 3100 Grevenstein Highway North, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 Open daily 10-4:30 Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Edmeades Tasting Room– 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 857-1529 Open daily 10:30-5:30 HAUCK CELLARS – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5, Fri & Sat til 7
Emeritus Vineyards– 2500 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 707 823-4464 Open by appointment Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Thu-Mon 10-5, Tue-Wed by appointment
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 12-6 Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm – 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 Open daily 12-7
Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Hawley Wines – 36 North Street, Healdsburg; 707 473-9500 Open daily 11-6
Eric K. James – 452 First Street E, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 Friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-5020 Open by appointment only
ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5 Heintz – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only
Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 10-5
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We
Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
FAVERO VNYDS – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only
– Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings HKG ESTATE WINES – 13647 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen; 707 938-7622 Thu-Sun 11-6
FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD IL CUORE – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Tue-Sun 11-6 Imagery Estate – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-5 Inman Family – 3900 Piner Road, Santa Rosa; 707 395-0689 Fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt.
Flowers Vineyard & Winery – 28500 Seaview Rd, Cazadero; 707 847-3661 Open by appointment Inspiration Vnyds & Winery –2040 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 237-4980 Open by appointment only
Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 10-3:30
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30 J Keverson – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends
J Rickards Winery – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-4
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 10-5:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
John Tyler Wines – 4375 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0123 Open by appointment only
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only
Forth Vnyds – 2335 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0553 Open by appointment Joseph Swan Winery – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Foyt Family Wines – poured at Roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Open by appointment only
Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 11-5 Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 Open by appointment only
Freeman Winery – 1300 Montgomery Rd, Sebastopol; 415 831-4756 Open by appointment only Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4

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KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5 Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open by appointment only
Keller Estate – 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 Thu-Sun 11- 4:30 Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5 Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5 Montemaggiore – 2355 West Dry Creek R Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-9499 Open by appointment only
Children & Pets OK MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-4320 Open by appointment only
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
MOONDANCE CELLARS
Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:30 Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 10-5 small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by
Krutz Family Cellars– 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707 865-6755 Open by appointment only the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery.
Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4 Jack London Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen | 11-5 Thursday-Monday
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30 707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com The Pup is always welcome
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
MOSHIN VINEYARDS – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-4:40
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Fri-Sun 11-5
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6
LARSON FAMILY – 23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma; 707-938-3031 Open daily 10-5
Poured at Roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 11-6 Mutt Lynch Winery – 602 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 942-6180 Open by appointment only
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm, Tue by appt Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5, Sun & Fri by appt
LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Open daily 10-5 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment daily 10-3
Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 352 262-0963 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 Open Sat 1-4
Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Orchard Station Winery – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack London Village, Glen Ellen; 707-938-7550 Thu-Mon 11-5
Littorai Wines – 788 Gold Ridge Rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 Open by appointment only Owl Ridge – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5
Locals Tasting Room – Corner of Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707-857-4900 Open daily 11-6, Tue by appt Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only
Longboard Vineyards – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Wed-Sat, Mon 11-6, Sun 11-5 (closed Tue) Palmeri – Poured at Terroirs Artisan Wines, 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Mon 11:30-6:30
LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-WINE Open daily 11-5
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
MacLeod Family Vnyd – Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Open by appointment only PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM – 8860 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open daily 11-6
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open by appointment only
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
MADRONE RIDGE WINERY– Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30 Pasterik Vnyd – 3491 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4655 Open by appointment only
MANZANITA CREEK – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-Thur by appt Pastori Winery – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
– Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal Paul Hobbs – Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 Open by appointment only
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 11-4 Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-5 Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only
Martorana Family Winery– 5956 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1909 Open by appointment only
Peterson – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Bldg #7, Healdsburg; 707-431-7568 Sat-Sun 11-4:30
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6
MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5 Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open by appointment
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Pezzi King Vnyds – Old Roma Station, 412 Hudson St , Healdsburg; 707 431-9388 Open by appointment only
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6
Mayo Family – 13101 Arnold Drive @ Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Preston of Dry Creek – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Mayo Family – at The Cellar Door, 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue & Wed 4-6
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6
MEADOWCROFT FAMILY – poured at Roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-6 Ramazzotti Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6
Medlock Ames – 3487 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707431-8845 Open daily 10-5 Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-6 Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Mercury Geyserville – 20120 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville; 707 857-9870 Thu-Mon 11-7 Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5 Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4 Sum; Fri-Sun till 5

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River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5
Roadhouse Winery – 107B W. North Street, Healdsburg; 707 922-6362 Tue-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sun 12-7 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 Open by appointment only
Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wood Rd, Fulton; 707 578-1601 Thu-Mon 10-4 Tara Bella – 3701 Viking Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 544-9049 Open by appointment only
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30 Teira Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only Teldeschi Winery – 3555 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma Open daily 11-6 Terroirs Artisan Wines – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Mon 11:30-6:30
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8031 Open daily 11-5
Rocking Z – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-6. Fri & Sat 11-7
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Fri-Sun 11-4, Mon-Thu by appt
ROESSLER – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
ROOTS IN SONOMA TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
A wine tasting experience where the roots run deep. Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
LARSON FAMILY WINES
MEADOWCROFT FAMILY OF WINES TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that Tres Hermanas – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
features a “festival” of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
Open Daily 11-6 • 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma. • 707-934-4090
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open daily 10-5
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Sun 12-6 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30 Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open daily 10-4 Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11-5 Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only Vérité – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800 273-0177 Open by appointment only
Saini Vineyards – 918 Ridge View Dr; Healdsburg; 707 799-0272 Open by appointment only Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Vintners Signatures –4001 Highway 128, Geyserville; 707 857-3300 Open daily 10:30-5
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4 VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room
or through our Wine Club Enoteca.
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Open daily 11-5
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area 9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood • Open Daily 10am-5pm
707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com
SEABISCUIT RANCH – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, Tue seasonal
SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5 Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only
Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Sebastopol Vineyards – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Thur-Mon 11-5
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-8429 Open daily 10-5
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7
Sheldon – 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707 865-6755 Sat-Sun 2-7 or by appt
WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt Windsor Oaks Vineyards – 10810 Hillview Rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 Open by appointment only
Simi Winery – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5 Wine Tree Farm – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Mon 10:30-4:30
Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Daily 10-5 by appointment Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment
SONOMA-CUTRER – Windsor, 707 528-1181 By appointment only, Thu-Mon 11-4 XYZin – Poured at Geyser Peak, 22281 Chianti Rd, Healdsburg; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue hours seasonal Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30
Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5
Souverain – At historic Asti, 26150 Asti Post Office Rd, Cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5 NORTH CENTRAL COAST
ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5 by appointment Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
Starlite Vineyards – 5511 Highway 128, Geyserville; 707 431-1102 Open daily 11-5 Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Stephen & Walker – 243 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8749 Open daily 10-6 Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5
Stonestreet Alexander Mountain – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-5
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Big Basin Vnyds – 830 Memory Ln, Boulder Creek; 831 621-8028 Open by appointment only
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only Big Basin Tasting Room – 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 831 621-8028 Thu-Mo 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-7

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Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment Odonata – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 Open by appointment only Osocalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 P&M Staiger Vineyard –1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-0172 Open by appointment only
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5 Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6 Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12 POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open by appointment only Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-5
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special events and by appointment only Regale Winery – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5:30 or by appointment
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5 Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 Open by appointment only River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5
Copious Winery – 427 Swift Street, A, Santa Cruz; 831 425-WINE Fri-Sun 12-5
SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Open daily 11-5
Creekview Vineyards – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 Open by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm – 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Silver Mountain – off Old San Jose-Soquel Rd Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-4 by appointment
Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Thu-Sun 12-5
Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552 Fri-Sun 12-5
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4
FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tue-Sun 12-6 Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638 Open by appointment only
Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986 Open by appointment only Sycamore Cellars – 45185 Arroyo Seco Road, Greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5
Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu-Mon 12-5
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5 Team Zin – 830-3 Jury Court, San Jose; 408 445-2508 1st Sun of the month
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5 Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5
Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 Open by appointment only Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5
Heart’s Fire – 165 Cristich Lane, Unit K, Campbell; 1st Sun of the month 1-4 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5 Trout Gulch – 414 Avalon St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-2705 Open by appointment only
Hillcrest Terrace – 429B Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 426-1500 Sat-Sun 12-5 & by appointment Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6
HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt VINE HILL – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5 Vino Tabi – 334C Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 426 1809 Mon-Tue by appt, Wed-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Open Daily 12-5 Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Sat, Apr-Oct 12-4
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5 Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 Open by appointment only Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
La Honda – 2645 Fair Oaks Ave, Redwood City; 650 366-4104 Open by appointment only CARMEL VALLEY
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Open daily 10-5 Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Martin Ranch – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 Open third weekend of each month 12-5 Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
MJA Vineyards – 328A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 421-9380 Thu-Sun 12-6 Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5 Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Open daily 11-5
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Fri-Sun 12-5 Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6
Mount Eden Vnyds – 22020 Mr. Eden Rd, Saratoga; 409 867-5832x10 Open by appointment only, tours, no tasting Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821 Open by appointment only Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 Fri-Sun 11-5
Muns Vineyard – Los Gatos; 408 515-2663 Open by appointment only MORGAN WINERY – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30

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Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-6 Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5 JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 877-462-0666 Open daily 10-5
MONTEREY WINERIES Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4
A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6 Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appt
Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 11-6 Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Open daily 11-5
Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Open daily 12-6 Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
Chateau Sinnet – 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 Open by appointment only Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Pierce Ranch – 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 Thu-Mon 11-6:30 Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Thu-Mon 11-5
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-6569463 Open daily 11-7 Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 Ell River Rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 WINE (9463) Open by appointment only
Ventana Vineyards – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5 Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10:30-5
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 10-6 Mariah Vineyards – 33525 Mountain View Rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 Open by appointment
SALINAS VALLEY McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4 McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 Open daily 10-5
Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5
De Tierra –740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 Open by appointment only Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5
HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4 Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 Fri - Sun 11-5
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 By appt
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 11-5
Noggle Vineyards & Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Ray Franscioni – 132720 River Road; Gonzales; 831 455-1096 Open by appointment only
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
Ventana Vineyards – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-4:30
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5 Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5
Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open daily11-8 Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Mon-Tue 12-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5
Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7 Saracina Vineyards – 11684 South Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1671 Open daily 10-5
Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine Road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 By appt
Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6
Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Ceago Del Lago – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5
Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only
Sol Rouge – P.O. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 By appt
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 October-March 10-5 Daily, April-September 10-6 Daily
Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs Rd. N., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-Oct, Fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt
Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Drive, Lakeport; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only
Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, Lower Lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4p
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 Open by appointment
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
Elke Vineyards – 12351 Hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 Open by appointment only
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Nice; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-5
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only
Weibel Family Winery and Vineyards – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open Daily 10-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5
Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30
Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 Open daily 10-5
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6
Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5
Guiseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds – 401School Way, Redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 Open by appointment only SUISUN VALLEY
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 E. State Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9400 Tue-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 Blue Victorian Vineyards – 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., Fairfield; 707 422-8025 Daily 10-5
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt. King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt

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Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy Road, Suisun City; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5 Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 12-5
Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only
Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 Chadbourne Road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 Sat & Sun 12-5 or by appt Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Nottingham Cellars – 2245 South Vasco Rd, Livermore; 925 294-8647 Fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by app
Occasio – 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore; 925 371-1987 Fri-Sun 12 to 5
Vezer Family Tasting Room – 2522 Suite V Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield; 707 429-3958 Daily 10-5
Page Mill– 1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 Fri-Sunday & by appointment
Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 Tours & tasting by appointment only
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 12-4
Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 10-5
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5
YOLO COUNTY
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30
Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4 Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 408-209-9498 Fri-Sun 12-5
Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Thurs-Sat 4:30-8:30 Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 12-5, Mon-Fri by appointment Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 Hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open Sat-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by appointment Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30
Carvalho Family – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Heringer Estates – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5 Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Rominger West – 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-5t Singing Winemaker (The ) – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 12-5
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6 Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
Solomon Wine Co. – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30
Three Wine Company– poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 707 933-9752 Wed-Sun 11-5 Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30
Todd Taylor Wines – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5 Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Turkovich Family Wines– 304 Railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 Thu&Sun 12-5, Fri&Sat 12-9 White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointmentViano Vineyards
BAY AREA/LIVERMORE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 First Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Open by appointment
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Open by appointment
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour Road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4
Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette; 925 283-1245 Open by appointment
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Open by appointment
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Odisea Wine Co. – 963 Redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Open by appointment
Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30 Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, Concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt.
Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30 Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510 304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Parkmon Vineyards – 55 Laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 Open by appointment
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook Court, Walnut Creek; 925-988-9463 Open by appointment
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason Circle, Suite J, Concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 Elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 Open by appointment
Eckert Estate – 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5 Abundance Vnyds –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115 Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5
Hidden Creek – 5937 Graham Ct, Suite B, Livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595 Fri-Sun 12-5
John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6 Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338 Fri-Sun 11-5
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4 Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5
Las Positas Vineyards – 682 Pinnacle Pl, Livermore; 925 989-0857 Sat-Sun 12-5 Bota Box – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Lavish Laines Winery – Tasted at Good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, Livermore; 925 321-0373 Fri-Sun 11-5 Brazin – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Brice Station – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-5280 Sat-Sun 12-5
Little Valley Winery – 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 CellarDoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394 Tue-Wed 12-6, Thu-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5 Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 12-5 Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850 Sat-Sun 11-5
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 Open daily 10-5:30

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d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946 Fri-Sun 12-5 SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Dancing Coyote – 3125 E Orange St., Acampo; 800 958-8524 Fri-Sun 11-5
AMADOR COUNTY
Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School St., Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 7-6, Thu-Fri 7-9, Sat 8-9, Sun 9-3
Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150 Open daily 11-5
Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays
Fog Head Wines – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
Gnarly Head – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5
Gnaughty Vines – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Bantam Cellars – 10851 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6677 Open Daily 11-4
Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Borjon Winery – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3087 Fri-Sun 11-4
Grand Amis – 115 North School Street, Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Thu-Sun 12-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Sat 12-4 or by appt Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Irony – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Thu-Mon 11-4:45 or by appt
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Daily 12-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
La Vida Dulce – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3966 Fri-Sun 11-5 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Open by appointment only Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5
Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Driven Cellars– 12595 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4545 Fri-Mon 10-5
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 2545 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 365-0261 Open daily 10-5 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Lodi Wine Cellars/Benson Ferry – 112 Pine St., Lodi; 209 365-6622 Tues-Thu 3 -9, Fri-Sun 3-12 Gold Hill Winery – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Loredona – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 Gold Hill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thu-Sun 10-5 or by appt
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Thu-Sun 12-4:30 Jeff Runquist Wines – 10776 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6282 Fri-Sun 11-5
M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071 Fri-Sun 11-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Daily 11-5
Maley/Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Le Mulet Rouge – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun11-5 Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Sat-Sun 11-5
Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Thu-Sun 11-5
McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 Fri-Sun 11-5
Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Michael~David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5
Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only
Scott Harvey – 79 Main St., Sutter Creek; 209 267-0122 Thu-Mon 11-5
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108 Thu-Sun 12-5
Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758 Daily 10-5
Sierra Ridge Vnyd – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Wed-Sun 10-5
Sierra Ridge Vnyd – 14110 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Daily 11-6
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Thu-Sun 12-5
Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5 Stone House Vineyard – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Thu-Sun 12-5
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 12-4 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open by appointment only Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838O Open daily 11-6
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 Fri-Sun 11-5 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 or by appt
Stone Garden – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 728-1483 Fri-Sun 12-6 Terra D’Oro/Montevina – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
The Coliseum – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-6 Terre Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Twisted – Tasted at Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Viaggio Estate & Winery – 100 E. Taddei Rd., Lodi; 209 368-1378 Fri-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
Vicarmont Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Thu-Mon 12-5 CALAVERAS COUNTY
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5 Albeno Munari Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5

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Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Chiarella Wines – 431 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8318 Fri- Sun, 12-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6 ParaVi Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 4888 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5 Picchetti Winery Tstg Rm – 3135 Harrison Avenue, South Lake Tahoe; 530 541-1500 Open daily 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5 Shadow Ranch – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2785 Fri-Sun 11-5
Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 7050 Fairplay Road, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Wed-Sun 11-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Sat-Sun 11-6
Laraine Winery– 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5 Synapse Wines – 304 Main St, Placerville; 530 626-9463 Mon-Thu 3-7, Fri 3-9, Sat 12-9, Sun 2-6
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Toogood Estate Winery – 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5 Ursa Vineyards –5951 Mr. Aukumn Rd, Somerset; 530 647-2646 Sat-Sun 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3210 Wed-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sun 11-5
Renner Winery – Hwy 4 and Little John Road, Copperopolis; 209 785-3649 Thu & Sun 12 -5, Fri & Sat 12-6 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Daily 11-5
Tanner Vineyards – 202 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8229 Sun-Thu 1-5, Fri& Sat 12-5:30 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Thu-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 MERCED COUNTY
Vina Moda – 147 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1917 Sat 12-6 Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5 NEVADA COUNTY
EL DORADO COUNTY Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, D2, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 272-7000 Open daily 12-5
Barkley Homestead Winery– 8230 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6783 Sat-Sun 11-5 Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Boa Vista Orchard/Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-5522 Open daily 9-5 Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Boeger Winery – 2952 Carson Road, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8 Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat 11:30-6
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-6
Cantiga Wineworks – 5980 Meyers Lane, Somerset; 530 621-1696 Fri-Sun 11-5 Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun-Thu 12-5
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Sat-Sun 11-5
Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Wed-Mon 12-5
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat-Sun 12-5
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Sat-Sun 12-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Sat 1-5 Mar-Dec or by appt
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Solune Winegrowers – 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Szabo Vineyards – Gold Fork Rd, Nevada City; 415 328-5611 By appt only
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Thu-Sun 11-5 Truckee River – 11555 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Wed-Mon 11-7
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 PLACER COUNTY
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Baumbach Wines – Auburn; 530 305-0048 Sat-Sun 12-4
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5 Cristaldi Vineyards – 4060 Ridge Dr, Auburn; 916 759-1291 Sat-Sun 12-5 by appt
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5 Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5
Gold Hill Winery – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Fri-Sun 10-5,Tue-Thu by appt
Granite Springs – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Sat-Sun 11-5 Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 (most) Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Iverson Vineyards – 8061 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7474 Thur-Mon 11-5 Lone Buffalo Vineyards – 2682 Burgard Ln, Auburn; 916 663-4486 By appointment
High View Vineyards – 304 Main St, Placerville; 530 344-8488 Mon-Thu 3-7, Fri 3-9, Sat 12-9, Sun 2-6 Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5 Ophir Wines – 7870 Santini Lane, Newcastle; 916 531-3055 Sat 12-4 until Dec. or by appointment
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5 Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 (most) Sat-Sun 12-5
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 By appointment only
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5 Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 (most) Sat-Sun 12-4
Madrona Vineyards – 2560 High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5 Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Fri-Sun 12-5
Mais Fica Winery – 3395 Kincade Dr, Placerville; 530-344-0725 Open by appointment
Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
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Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com

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