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SONOMA COUNTY
ongoing Live Music at Centre du Vin ledson hotel, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 Apr 21: Jess Petty Apr 28: Dan Daniels & Joyce grant May 4: cinco de Mayo celebration, luna itzel ongoing Private Tastings at Viansa www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470 italian Wine & cheese Pairing,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, $10/members, $25 reserve Wine & food Pairing, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment free/members, $45 ongoing Reserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting at Viansa Sonoma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470, free/members, $45 ongoing Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Thematic Wine Program honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity winetenders. the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 ongoing Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ongoing Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ongoing Private Wine Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Pick of the Bunch five wines, 6-8 people, $20-$40pp by appointment, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 Scentiments test your Smell Memory White Wine lovers wines paired with Artisan cheeses King of reds wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates Matchmaker wine and food pairing PreVail tasting wines paired with Artisan charcuterie plate cabernet terroir tasting comparison wines from different elevations ongoing FRidays, satuRdays & sundays Taste with the Count at Buena Vista A 45-minute tour and wine tasting, 11am & 12:30pm, $20 A 90-minute taste with the count with reserve Buena Vista wines in the counts lair by the count. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266 ongoing Wine and Food Pairing at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35pp, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ongoing Free Guided Winery Tour at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ongoing Group Private Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery healdsburg includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by appointment. $20 per person, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ongoing Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. complimentary, 11am-2pm, www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134
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EVERy sECond satuRday Food & Wine Pairings Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986 ongoing skunk train fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com, 866-457-5865 May 13: Mothers Day Brunch ongoing FRidays tuscan Village Music art series terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 aPRil 15-22 Earth day husch Vineyards, Philo, 10am-4pm www.huschvineyards.com, 800-554-8724 aPRil 21 Earth day Festival Solar living center, hopland, free www.solarliving.org, 707-472-2450 aPRil 21 Earth day dog hike Saracina Vineyards, hopland, 10am-1pm www.saracina.com, 707-744-1671 aPRil 21 noyo Food Forest 6th annual Earth day Festival fort Bragg high School, fort Bragg, 12-6pm www.noyofoodforest.org, 707-964-0218 aPRil 21 Earth day Celebration frey Vineyards, redwood Valley www.freywine.com, 707-468-7936 aPRil 22 Earth day Celebration Yorkville cellars, Yorkville, 11am-2pm, $10 www.Yorkvillecellars.com, 707-894-9177 aPRil 22 hendy Woods Benefit navarro Vineyards, Philo, 12-3pm www.hendywoods.org, 800-537-9463 aPRil 22 Kronos Quartet gualala Arts, gualala, 7-10pm www.gualalaarts.org, 707-884-1138 aPRil 28 Wildflower Brunch clear lake State Park, Kelseyville, 9am-noon www.clearlakestatepark.org, 707-279-4293 May 5 18th annual heron Festival redbud Audubon Society redbud Park, clearlake, 8am-3pm www.heronfestival.org, 707-263-8030
MARIN COUNTY
ongoing Marin Center in san Rafael www.co.marin.ca.us, 415-499-6800 Apr 21: the romeros, royal family of guitar Apr 22: Debbie reynolds May 6: the Performing Arts Academy of Marin May 6, 8: Marin Symphony, Beethoven & the Bridge aPRil 21 22nd annual great Chefs & Wineries firemans fund insurance company, novato www.greatchefsandwineries.org aPRil 28 10th annual artists of issaquah show issaquah Dock, Sausalito, 11am-5pm www.artistsofissaquah.com, 415-331-8989
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SAN FRANCISCO
ongoing the Walt disney Family Museum the Presidio of San francisco, San francisco, 415-345-6816 www.waltdisney.org Apr 21: improv for Animators Apr 27-29: look closer, concept Art for cinderella Apr 28: film, cinderella Apr 28: improv for Voice over ongoing seasons swirl four Seasons hotel, San francisco, 5:30-7:30pm www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco, 415-633-3838 ongoing thRough aPRil 22 Matter + spirit, the sculpture of stephen de staebler de Young Museum, San francisco, www.famsf.org ongoing thRough JunE 3 arthur tress: san Francisco 1964 de Young Museum, San francisco www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 ongoing thRough JunE 17 the Cult of Beauty: the Victorian avant-garde legion of honor, San francisco www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 ongoing thRough JunE 17 Childrens Books from the Victorian Era legion of honor, San francisco www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 ongoing thRough august 9 the Fashion Word of Jean Paul gaultier: From the sidewalk to the Catwalk de Young Museum, San francisco www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 aPRil 22 Treasure Island Wineries' Passport Day check-in at Bodega Wine estates, San francisco $60, before April 15/$40, www.localWineevents.com aPRil 24 Chalone Vineyard Wine tasting & dinner campton Place, San francisco robert cook, Winemaker www.tajhotels.com/sanfrancisco, 415-955-5574
ALAMEDA COUNTY
WEdnEsdays thRough aPRil 25 3rd Annual Berkeley Wine Festival the claremont hotel club & Spa, Berkeley, 6:30pm www.berkeleywinefestival.com Apr 25: Justin Vineyards, $125
LIVERMORE
ongoing Bankhead theatre livermore Valley Performing Arts center, livermore www.livermoreperformingarts.org, 925-373-6800 Apr 20, 22: Swan lake Apr 21: edgar Winter Apr 27: Mariachi Sol de Mexico Apr 28: Alonzo King lineS Ballet May 1: Shelby lynne May 4: lara St. John & Beethovens 9th May 5: Almost elton John May 6: Beatles concert experience May 8: the capitol Steps ongoing Wine Cave tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, livermore, 4pm Sat/Sun, $10, $5/wine club members rSVP, www.wentevineyards.com/caves, 925-456-2405 ongoing thuRsday - sunday Wine & Cheese Pairing la rochelle Winery, livermore, 12-4:30pm www.lrWine.com, 925-243-6442 aPRil 21-22 triValley Conservancy Eco tours concannon Vineyard, livermore, 12:30pm, $10 www.concannonvineyard.com, 925-456-2505
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ongoing sacramento River train www.sacramentorivertrain.com, 800-866-1690 Apr 28: great train robbery Apr 28: Sunset Dinner May 5: great train robbery ongoing Mondavi Center for the Performing arts U.c. Davis, www.mondaviarts.org, 866-754-ArtS Apr 18-21: the Bad Plus Apr 19-22: the improvised Shakespeare company Apr 22: empyrean ensemble, Songs, Whispers, tales & Utterances, new Works for Voice Apr 23: the Shins Apr 25:Subra Suresh Apr 28: lyris String Quartet Apr 28: Maya Beiser Apr 29: Uc Davis Baroque ensemble& Davis high School Baroque ensemble May 2: San francisco Symphony chamber ensemble May 6: Uc Davis Symphony orchestra May 9: Patti Smith
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SUISUN VALLEY
ongoing satuRdays $5 Wines by the glass Winterhawk Winery, fairfield Wine & complimentary pizza 1-6pm, live music 2-5pm www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977 sunday nights Date Night at Mankas Tapa Bar & Steakhouse fairfield, $49/couple for a 3 course dinner www.mankassteakhouse.com, 707-425-3207 sunday nights Grand Master Tasting at Mankas Tapa Bar & Steakhouse fairfield, $29/ dinner & tasting www.mankassteakhouse.com, 707-425-3207 aPRil 27 25th Annual Solano Wine & Food Jubilee nut tree complex, Vacaville, 6:30pm, $75/adv, $100 www.wineandfoodjubilee.org, 707-646-3133 May 12-13 Champagne & treats Wooden Valley Winery, Suisun Valley, 11am-4pm www.woodenvalley.com, 707-864-0730
ongoing thiRd thuRsdays sweet thursdays at Cannery Row Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & discounts, 4-8pm, 831-649-6690 ongoing sunset Cultural Center-Carmel carmel, www.sunsetcenter.com, 831-620-2048 Apr 22-23: Monterey Symphony, concert 6, from fertile ground Apr 25: te Amo, Argentina Apr 26: Mariachi Sol de Mxico Apr 28: 1964the tribute May 3: Authors with Authors ongoing live Music at KRMl Radio the eastwood Building, carmel, www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 ongoing thiRd thuRsdays Monterey Museum of art Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477 EVERy tuEsday Focus on Monterey County Wines cepage Wine Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm www.ranchocellars.com, 831-625-5646 EVERy WEdnEsday Wine down Wednesdays fortino Winery, gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 ongoing thuRsdays Exploring Wine learn more about wine & wine appreciation, taste local wines too! carmel ridge Winery, cannery row, Monterey, 4-6pm, $40 www.carmelridge.com, 831-324-0035
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Open Thursday through Monday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Final seatings at 4:45 p.m. 9200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452 (707) 833-5504 | www.mayofamilywinery.com
As you are traveling through Kenwood, there are many wineries to visit and its easy to feel overwhelmed. Mayo Family Winery has made it simple for you with two locations. The Mayo Family tasting room in Glen Ellen is casual and a great way to get acquainted with their wines. However, if you want to fully experience their wines they offer a seven course food and wine pairing at their Reserve Room located right in downtown Kenwood. As you walk into their Reserve Room, you are met with wonderful smells from the kitchen. Executive Chef J. Clayton Lewis is there to greet you and entertain you for the entire pairing. The Reserve Room is unpretentious, comfortable, intimate and Sonoma casual. Their main focus is a sensory exploration that allows guests to share the delights of Mayo Family reserve wines paired with delicious bite size portions prepared by Chef Clayton. This seven course pairing menu allows you to taste their reserve wines and pushes flavor boundaries in neat, composed dishes. First, wines are poured and explained so you can sip on those while Chef Clayton and his sous chef prepare the first trio of food pairings. There is also a handy printout of each wines flavor profile that is there to guide you on this sensory journey. Each pairing is personally served by Chef Clayton and he tells of his inspirations for these dishes and also why he has chosen the specific flavors to match each wine. These seven courses compliment the Mayo Family reserve wines and together were a perfect match. All the foods served contain different components that you normally eat but with a twist that made for fun pairings and allowed you to see how their wines can be included with your everyday meals. Their wines are made to be enjoyed now and each one can stand alone or pairs beautifully with food. After you have indulged in this elaborate tasting experience, you can join any one of their six wine clubs for year round enjoyment of
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Mayo Family reserve wines. Chef Clayton is a very knowledgeable and fabulous host. He is engaging and while I didnt know this was an educational event, I left feeling enlightened. After all the tasting notes and advice, my next pairing will be enhanced and I will be able to allow the scents and flavors to come through with both food and wine. This is a luxurious food and wine experience that is a must when visiting wine country. Mayo Family Winery produces small lots of single vineyard wines under the premise that the worlds most interesting and highest quality wines must come from a singlevineyard. Founded in 1993 by Henry and Diane Mayo, the winery has two winemaking facilities in Glen Ellen each fitted and equipped to produce particular types of wines. Their son Jeffrey along with winemaker Michel Berthoud, continue the familys heritage of producing single vineyard wines. The cost is $35 and reservations are recommended especially for their weekend hours and can be made by calling (707) 833-5504 or visiting their website. Their new spring menu is set to begin sometime in April and I cant wait to try it! Chef Clayton has said he is going to show us what wines will go with the foods we like to eat when the weather heats up. Mayo Family wines are sold exclusively in their tasting rooms and online and since they have an extensive wine list including a sparkling wine, everyone will savor this trip.
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What could be more fun on your wine country getaway than to be whisked around in an authentic replica cable car with a professional tour guide at the wheel? Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley now offers two different full-day wine tours in vehicles modeled after late 1890s San Francisco cable cars. All aboard! While competition for the regions tourist business is healthy, and imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, company owner Tom Buck says, we are the original Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. The project began in early 2007, and finally came to life in 2010 when Bucks team finished their first cable car restoration. Due to the demand for additional tours, and the increase in private charters, we are on target to add more motorized cable cars this year, added Buck. The new season for the trolley also brings a new alternate tour route: The Valley of the Moon Tour! On rotating days, guests can choose either the new tour or the original Sonoma Valley Tour! Or, take the tour on two days and enjoy two completely different experiences. Similar to the Sonoma Valley Tour, the Valley of the Moon Tour also features Sonomas history, but is more focused on the current winemaking families that have helped make Sonoma Valley a premiere wine and food destination. These daily tours run from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Your tour guide will pick you up from most major lodging in Sonoma, or you can hop aboard at the Sonoma Plaza. Either way, be ready to enjoy a day of sightseeing, wine tasting and fun! The trolleys friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you to four exceptional wineries known for their great wine and warm hospitality. Each tour also includes a catered picnic lunch from the famous Girl & the Fig restaurant in Sonoma. They have consistently provided what many have said is simply the best food theyve ever had on a group tour. Lunch is served family style so that everyone can choose from a variety of sandwiches, side salads and desserts. Local historian and actor George Webber is the official voice of the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Between winery stops, enjoy his upbeat, whimsical style and stories as the trolley takes you through Sonoma Valleys rich history. Some of the historic landmarks on the tour include Sonoma and Swiss Hotels, General Vallejos Soldier Barracks, Mission San Francisco Solano (Sonoma Mission), Bear Flag Monument and General Vallejos Home and State Park. The trolley stops at four wineries during each tour two historical wineries and two boutique family wineries. While the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley operates all year, the spring season 2012 is kicking off with some new winery partners, including Ravenswood, Benziger and Paradise Ridge (to name just a few). Loyal partners from the tours inaugural year include Buena Vista, BR Cohn, Mayo Family and Sebastiani. The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley is available for private events. As May and June approaches, so does wedding season! Many brides have chosen the Wine Trolley as their vehicle of choice for wedding pictures, and for shuttling guests to and from hotels and the wedding site. The Wine Trolley is also perfect for group wine tours, and is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system and PA, including iPod/iPhone connections. The trolley recently hosted the Bay Area Travel Writers Association in conjunction with the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau. Delighted guests enjoyed a trip that included brunch at Estate restaurant, and a private wine tasting at VJB Estate. Tickets for wine tours are just $99 per person (winery tasting fees not included). Purchase tickets online for the trolley at www.sonomavalleywinetrolley.com or by telephone, toll-free at 1-877-WINETROLLEY or locally at (707) 938-2600.
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open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2867 St. helena highway north, St. helena, cA 94574 Advance reservations and Wine club Questions: 1-866-877-5939 Same-Day reservations: 707-265-5000 www.stclement.com
Surrounded by Cabernet vines, on a knoll at the base of Spring Mountain over-looking the upper-Valley, sits the 1878 Victorian mansion which houses St. Clement Vineyards. Originally built by Fritz Rosenbaum, the man responsible for furnishing the homes of San Franciscos Guilded Age, the property went through a number of winemaking owners before it was purchased and renamed in 1976 when local opthalmologist William Casey bought it and built the stone winery behind it. The name pays tribute to Caseys ancestors who helped found the state of Maryland, the cross in the St. Clement logo coming from that states flag. Its hard to find a more magnificent example of the Old Napa idea of a grand winery. The exterior is surrounded by gardens with picnic areas and shaded awnings, allowing for spots to stop and savor: the Patio and Bistro Terrace, the Winery Terrace with its antique fountain, the wisteria-covered
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Pergola all harken back to a more timeless sense of the Valley. Stepping into the house is stepping back in time, to an age of quiet kindnesses and elegance. A grand staircase greets you upon entry, dividing the bottom of the house into the two tasting rooms, and a small childrens playroom resides under the stairs themselves. One gains a sense of the Valleys history simply by looking around. Equally, its the focus on vineyard location and matching site to varietal which has given St. Clement the edge over others in the Valley. Long-term relationships have been key in developing special vineyards from which to source the best grapes as no single property can do it all. Carneross Abbott Vineyard is perfect for Chardonnay and Merlot because of its fog and breezes. South Napas Bacigalupi Vineyard offers consistent growth for the Napa Cab bottling. Verhey Vineyard in Atlas Peak provides ultra-concentrated Cabernet grapes while Gamble Ranch Vineyard between Yountville and Oakville presents amazing Sauvignon Blanc. Rutherfords Star Vineyard supplies the backbone for the Oroppas Cabernet with St. Helenas Bale Lane Vineyard providing aromatic Sauvignon Blanc and Tournahu Vineyards two different Cabs because of different soil types. The hills are equally showcased, with Howell Mountains Steinhauer Ranch giving Cabernet and Mount Veeders Progeny providing Cabernet and Syrah. There are lots of wines to enjoy, ranging from Napa Valley whites and reds to a half-dozen single-vineyard bottlings of Cab. Winemaker Danielle Cyrot allows each to showcase its varietal pedigree while not losing the sense of place for the grapes. The Chardonnay and Sauvignon show careful, detailed winemaking, and the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are some of the best, especially at these pricepoints, in the Valley. The single-vineyard Cabs really show off Napas locations, with distinct differences in wines from the different areas of the Valley. Additionally, the winerys flagship release,
the Oroppas Cabernet, named for then-owners Sapporo, has been showing off the finest of each vintage within St. Clements combintorial wineblending for more than two decades. The variety continues in your tasting and touring options, most which the winery suggests or requires you to make reservations for so that theyre able to make the experience personalized and special. The Introduction to St. Clement Tasting can be poured on the patio in nice weather, providing amazing views to pair with the wines. The Discovery and the Reserve Tastings take place inside the main bar in the house. In the intimate Oroppas Tasting Room, you can experience the Stand-Out Single Vineyards Tasting or the Oroppas Tasting. The Stand-Out Single Vineyard Tasting lets you experience the similarities and differences of these special bottlings. The Oroppas Tasting gives you the opportunity to try and compare multiple vintages of the Oroppas. All of the above can be supplanted by Cheese or Chocolate Pairings or Boxed Lunches again, let the winery know ahead of time what youre looking for and theyll take care of the rest. Still looking for a reason to come visit? There are several upcoming events which should do the trick! April 21sts Oysters and New Releases Party will pair the bivalve with wines, including the new Sauvignon Blanc and two new winery-only exclusives. The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be bringing in the Valleys greatest food trucks, and late-Mays Memorial Day Passport Weekend promises exclusive access to five of the North Bays greatest wineries this one shouldnt be missed! There are even two different clubs, with a reds-only option, too, so you can have access to both the wines and these kinds of experiences all year round. As you can see, theres a lot going on up just past St. Helena. Do yourself the favor: pick up your phone and give the kind folks at St. Clement a call right now youll be glad you did. Enjoy!
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Andretti Winery Celebrates Italian-style Wine and Cuisine with Chef Chiara Iacoviello at Its Fabled Tuscan-inspired Vineyard and Estate in the Heart of Napa Valley
In the heart of the Napa Valley, legendary race car driver Mario Andrettis Tuscan Villa Estate is home to a 42-acre vineyard, winery, barrel-aging chai and an Italianate dining room. The property is modeled after a rambling Italian village, reminiscent of the home of its founder. Here, visitors can tour the winery as well as savor the essence of Italian-style wine and cuisine, prepared by Andrettis own Chef, Chiara Iacoviello. Seasonal favorites, favoring local ingredients prepared in a central-Italian style, offer guests a unique combination of old world-flavors and modern-day pleasure. Four-course dinners or threecourse lunches with wine pairings are available on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. Andretti Winery is renowned for its portfolio of fine wines featuring traditional regional varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, as well as luxury Italian varietals, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio and Dolcetto. A sample menu might include a first course of Bruschette al Carpaccio di Funghi (toasted bread topped with marinated mushroom), second course of Risotti ai Mirtilli (savory risotto with blueberries), third course of Polpettone al Limone (Italian meatloaf stuffed with cheese and prosciutto, with a lemon sauce) and dessert of Salume di Cioccolato (traditional chocolate and cookie roll), all paired with Andretti wines. At Andretti, dinner is served at 7 p.m., lunch at noon. The price for dinner is $95 per person; lunch is $70 per person, both with a 16-guest maximum. For dinner, the evening begins with a chilled glass of white wine in the beautiful Fountain Courtyard. Visitors are then led into the Tuscan House, where Chef Chiara Iacoviello presents and describes the evenings menu. Her seasonal favorites are paired with the winemakers own selections. After dinner, guests can tour the historic winery and enjoy a barrel tasting. The elegant fourcourse dinner concludes with a dessert wine. For lunch, the afternoon begins with a chilled glass of white wine in the beautiful Fountain Courtyard. Visitors are then led into the Tuscan House, where Chef Chiara Iacoviello presents and describes the days menu. Her seasonal favorites are paired with the winemakers own selections. After lunch, guests can tour the historic winery and enjoy a barrel tasting. The elegant threecourse lunch concludes with a dessert wine. Upcoming dinner dates are Friday, May 25; Saturday, June 9; Saturday, July 14; Friday, August 3; Friday, September 21; Friday, October 26; Friday, December 7; and Saturday, December 15. Lunch dates are Saturday, April 21; Saturday, May 26; Saturday, June 16; Saturday, July 28; Saturday, August 4; Saturday, September 29; and Saturday, October 20. To make reservations, call Tenaya at 1-888-460-8463 ext. 229. Reservations should be made at least 48 hours prior to requested dates.
andREtti WinERy open Daily 10 a.m. to 5p.m. 4162 Big ranch road, napa, cA 94558 (707) 259-6777 | andrettiwinery.com
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BRannan CottagE inn Six spacious, comfortable rooms with garden views, private entrances, private baths, queen-size beds and a refrigerator. two mini-suites have sitting rooms with televisions as well. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure comfort during summertime visits. Down comforters and fireplaces for cozy and romantic evenings. 109 Wapoo st, Calistoga brannancottageinn@sbcglobal.net www.brannancottageinn.com (707) 942-4200
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CandlElight inn Private baths; tV/phone and Ac; two-person marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors doeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool 1045 Easum Drive, Napa 1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.com
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Visit Vezr Family Vineyards
Vezr Family Vineyards is one of the more picturesque and inviting of the Suisun Valley wine region. Owned by the famously friendly and welcoming Frank and Liz Vezr, the winery is a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of their more well-known neighbors over the hill. With a climate that boasts of sun-drenched days and sweet foggy nights, the grapes of the Vezr Family Vineyards enjoy near perfect growing conditions. Their winery is best known for the luscious Petite Sirah that they produce, as well as their hearty, fruit-forward Zinfandel and a little known, but magnificent blend, La Salette. While lacking the big name appellation, these wines are by no means also-rans. In fact, the region is rated as the oldest and best in the State of California by the U.C Davis University. These are seriously good wines. The Vezr Family Vineyard tasting room is located in the tiny village of Mankas Corners. The town was originally established by a local miner in 1846. Hints of its old west history can be seen in the old general store and surrounding buildings. The tasting room is open seven days a week and no appointment is necessary. The ten dollar tasting fee is waived with a wine purchase. But, to really get the most out of your visit, opt for their VIP Barrel Blend Tour. At a bargain price of $35, this tour is well worth the extra investment.
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STERLING VINEYARDS
Take a Sky Tram to Good Times!
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stERling VinEyaRds open Monday-friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga, cA 94515 (707) 942-3344 | www.sterlingvineyards.com
Few wineries anywhere directly control more than 1,200 acres of estate vineyards, and fewer still can lay claim to acreage from across the complete range of Napa Valley sub-appellations: mountainsides, various spots on the Valley floor, Carneros and Calistoga. And only one can lay claim to a green sky tram which takes you 300 feet above the Valley, giving unique views and striking architecture with which to enjoy the wines: Sterling Vineyards. Theyre proof that great things in the wine business truly do get better as they age! A legacy of five decades of stewardship continues today as the winery was one of the first twelve to be certified as a Napa County Green Winery by the Napa Valley Vintners; Sterling has also received Napa Valley Green Land certification for its sustainable management, water conservation and fish-friendly farming across all of its estate vineyards. Even the tram is solar-powered! This commitment to doing things the right way naturally extends to the winemaking after the grapes are grown. Whites are harvested at night, going directly to press as whole clusters to preserve
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quality. Reds are brought to the crush pad in small boxes and are hand-sorted before being destemmed and innoculated with native yeasts. Reserve wines are given even more special treatment in the micro-winery-within-the-winery built in 2008. This 10,000-case facility across from the caves allows for whole-berry fermentations, barrel spinning for micro-fermentations and multiple small lots for best-of-the-best bottlings. That commitment to ensuring a legacy of quality is present in every release, and given the variety of vineyards and locations under its direct control a true rare luxury for the winemakers in todays modern global marketplace its not a surprise to find wines to appeal to all tastes and lifestyles. Indeed, there are the Napa Valley wines for which the winery is well known; the Single-Vineyard releases, which highlight the unique combination of variety and place within various parts of the Valley; the Cellar Club wines, small bottlings of club-only exclusives; the Vintners Collection, which shows off other Sterling Vineyards in California; and the Reserve wines, individual, special and rarely bottled. All are available to taste at the winery, and many can only be found there altogether. Beyond the tram and the wines, there is plenty more to enjoy while on the property. The layout of the Greek island Mykonosinspired white stucco walls allows for wandering amidst famous artworks and prints, architectural details and, every once in a while,
a random turn reveals breath-taking views of the Valleys narrowing northern quadrant, with the Mayacamas and Vacas in extreme proximity on both sides. Every quarter-hour, eight bells recovered from Londons bombed out Church of St.Dunstans-in-the-East accompany your movement around the winerys facilities. Self-paced by design by utilizing motion-activated flatscreens, the general admission tasting and tour covers the tram ride, the tour, tasting of five wines and a souvenir wine glass. For those wanting exclusive wines, there are also the Reserve, Sterling Silver VIP and Sterling Gold VIP options, which will taste you through reserve wines, single-vineyard, limited-release and premier bottlings available nowhere else. The goal is for visitors to be comfortable and able to enjoy everything the winery produces. Half a century ago, Sterling Vineyards was founded with the ideal of growing grapes in the best locations the Napa Valley had to offer and then producing the best possible wines to showcase those vineyards in an awe-inspiring setting. Lots of folks have come and gone in that time, and the winery is still here, doing what it does best: making wines that speak strongly of their sources. Come find out for yourself what more than a quarter million others annually do therere great wines still to be had after all these years up in Calistoga at Sterling Vineyards. Go and enjoy you wont be sorry!
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In a verdant valley full of wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, the Jessup Cellars tasting room is something different. The wines are excellent, the people are friendly (while also being efficient and knowledgeable about their wines, art and hospitality in general). But there are some things you will find when you visit that set Jessup apart from the rest. As any staff member will proudly proclaim if asked, Jessup is all about the experience. Walk-in visitors are welcomed at the tasting bar, but for those seeking a more intimate occasion, the by-appointment semi-private tastings are the way to best enjoy the tasting room and staff. Taking place within Jessups art gallery, visitors get to enjoy a range of wines available only from the winery in a relaxed, no attitude environment. In fact, if you ask the right people around the Valley, youll hear the same response: its the staff at Jessup, their willingness to answer any question, their joy at getting to share what they love about the wines, which really makes the distinction To make it all the more enticing, a platter of cheese, chocolates and
JEssuP CEllaRs tasting RooM open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (the last seated tasting at 5 p.m.) reservations in advance are needed for seated tastings. 6740 Washington Street, Yountville www.jessupcellars.com | 1-888-537-7879 | (707) 944-8523
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mixed nuts are part of these seated tastings, and are included at the reasonable price of $20 per person which is waived with purchase. When you taste you will be offered five wines, including, most likely, a Napa Valley Chardonnay, a Zinfandel and a Cabernet Sauvignon produced using Napa Valley fruit. There is also what they call their Table for Four from Napa Valley, sort of a bonus offering at the end. In addition to the varietals just listed, they make a Merlot, a delicious Sauvignon Blanc (the second of their total of two whites), Petite Sirah and two ports, one from Cabernet and the other (a personal favorite) from the Zinfandel grape. They also offer three red blends you should consider: Juel, Table for Four and Mannys Blend (combining Zinfandel and Petite Sirah). There are nine reds and those two whites in all. While always known for their reds, executive winemaker and talented California native Rob Lloyd, who received his masters in enology from that home to famous winemakers, UC Davis, is proud to have elevated their two whites to world-class status. To a level where they can now compete with any Chardonnay of Sauvignon Blanc produced anywhere. And all of the wines are made at their state-of-the-art facility down the road in Napa. You might consider their popular wine club: My Jessup Cellar. Jessup wines are very small in production and sold only through the tasting room and Jessups popular wine club. Most visitors opt for Jessups twice-yearly club, which includes one full mixed case (12 bottles) shipped twice a year for 25% off retail. It is fair to say perhaps even an understatement to consider a visit to this charming tasting room with its fine wines, gracious wine country hospitality, collection of art, handsome dcor and casual feel is a true treat for all of the senses. To be able to sit, sample their exceptional wines along with a bit of food in such a setting, where you learn in such a way that it feels as if you are simply absorbing knowledge instead of just being taught, is wonderful way to spend an hour or so here in a small town that is a beacon to wine lovers and gourmets from around the globe. And, it certainly warrants planning ahead and making that slight turn off of busy Highway 29 to experience it all for yourself.
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Calistoga Balloons 1458 lincoln Ave, railcar #15, calistoga, cA 94515 (707) 942-5758 | 1-888-995-7700 www.calistogaballoons.com on facebook and twitter
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cause. I love his wines and his friendship. The competition between Napa and Sonoma county wineries is a bit overstated at times. But make no mistake; Sonoma County owns the croquet court. Watch out, Fred! The Dueling Vintners Croquet Tournament is one of the highlights of this years 9th Annual Croquet Invitational and Charity Auction hosted by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards has been the home for this event since its beginning, and guests enjoy watching a professional croquet tournament before the Napa and Sonoma vintners take to the court. As guests enjoy an
elegant lunch paired with wine under courtside tents, they show their regional preference by holding up paddles marked with either Napa or Sonoma. They also get to enjoy the friendly banter and jabs that Kosta and Schrader exchange over microphones, while they switch between sipping wine and lining up their shots. Wine has been a part of Dan Kostas life since he was five years old. As a child, he listened while his father poured and discussed wine at the dinner table. After 15 years working in fine dining, Dan and partner Michael Browne established Kosta Browne Winery. Dans wife Allison is also a member of the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Areas Board of Directors. Fred Schrader caught the bug a little later in life, after attending the Napa Valley Wine Auction. Soon after, Fred cofounded Colgin-Schrader Cellars. There he worked with the husband-andwife winemaking team of Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer, before starting his namesake winery Schrader Cellars.
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ChaRlEs CREEK VinEyaRds tasting RooM and gallERy 483 first Street West (on the Plaza) in Sonoma (707) 935-3848 | charlescreek.com
What happens when two life-long lovebirds plant a small vineyard at their place on Sonoma Mountain? A legendary label is born. Bill and Gerry Brinton planted their first Sonoma Mountain Estate Vineyard entirely with Merlot. Once Bill sold his fresh juice business, the couple expanded their wine production in 2002 from home-consumption and gifts to officially producing premium wines on a commercial scale. A direct descendant of John Deere, Bill brings to winemaking a generationsdeep commitment to quality, value and integrity. He and his wife Gerry successfully work with Winemaker Kerry Damskey to sculpt each wine into something remarkable. Damskey brings over 30 years experience, a famed UC Davis education in Fermentation Science and countless gold medals to Charles Creek Vineyards. All wines at Charles Creek reflect this exceptional partnership. Tasting wines from Charles Creek could not be easier. Located on historic Sonoma Square, the Tasting Room boasts close proximity to some of Sonomas premier destination restaurants and shopping. Whether novice or wine aficionado, all lovers of fine wine are welcome at Charles Creek. Knowledgeable staff is ready to guide you through todays menu and explore your palate. Chardonnay lovers? You are in for a very special treat. Make that a huge treat! Charles Creek Vineyards is thrilled to announce that their 2009 Las Patolitas Chardonnay from Sonoma County has won Best Chardonnay in California from the 2011 California State Fair. This wine is fermented in French oak barrels and sourced entirely from famed Sangiacomo Vineyard in Carneros/Sonoma Valley. With only 50% malolactic fermentation, this
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engaging fruit forward wine retains the elegance of classical Chardonnay but also revels in crisp Carneros acidity and bright, tropical fruit notes. Charles Creek only produced 597 cases of this wine and priced at $25 per bottle, it is sure to go fast. I picked up a few bottles myself! Something also unique to Charles Creek is the opportunity to taste a vertical of Chardonnay. Chardonnay is one of the original wines produced by Bill and Gerry in addition to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, the Tasting Room pours upon request back-to-back years of Chardonnay. It is a real treat to compare different vintages from this celebrated winery. Also on the list, try Charles Creeks award-winning Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Napa Valley Ros and a whole host of Cabernet Sauvignons. More than 20 gold medals and best of class honors have been awarded to the wines being poured today in the tasting room.
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MoondanCE CEllaRs open Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4901 Arnold Drive, glen ellen, cA 95442 (707) 938-7550 | www.moondance cellars.com Dogs are always welcomed and appreciated.
I have a theory that if one person recommends a spot (a restaurant, for instance) you consider it. If another person does the same, it is a possibility. But if three people say basically the same thing, then you would be foolish not to go. This is what happened with Moondance Cellars in Sonoma. So I went, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I could not be happier that I finally made the first of what I know will be many visits. Located in Glen Ellen where you run across history and Jack London memorabilia everywhere you look (he built a home here, just up the road) it has a space in the handsome brick-red Jack London Village building. The three things I was told about this quaint tasting room were that the setting was charming, the wines excellent and (over and over again): the people in the tasting room were as friendly as you could possibly imagine. And, I am surprised to admit it, being a born skeptic, they were right on every single count. Inside the tasting room, down a couple of steps, youll notice the exposed wood beams, the painted walls (red brick colored, of course), a couple of caf tables and chairs, the L-shaped wood bar, and art esthetically placed here and there. Next door, through an adjoining door, is a chocolate shop, and often the tasting room offers chocolate samples with their wines (with the collection of the Sonoma Valley Portworks label they also pour). Under the Moondance label which is art in its own right there is an addictable Russian River Sauvignon Blanc, a well-balanced Chardonnay, a limited production (five barrels made) Pinot Noir and an award-winning Zinfandel made from handpicked grapes grown in three small vineyards. Every wine they craft is carefully selected, well considered and happily offered. And, while you are there, be sure to ask about the Sonomic Vinegars they have (and the free recipe guide) as well as their excellent mustards. So, what to say in the end? It is friendly, relaxed, casual and, in a wonderfully multi-sensory way, one of the most enjoyable experiences you can have in this part of wine country.
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Former Winemaker and Proprietor of MERUS, Mark Herold Joins Forces with B Wise Vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Cabernet Project
Winemaker Mark Herold has teamed-up with independent winery B Wise Vineyards to produce cooler climate Napa Valley Coombsville District Cabernet Sauvignon. After selling MERUS wines and producing alternative wines under his Mark Herold Wines umbrella, Mark Herold has returned to Napa's Coombsville AVA in search of great Cabernet. Sourced from vineyards in Napa's newest AVA, including Caldwell Vineyard, the wine will be bottled under the B Wise Vineyards label named BRION starting in the 2010 vintage. Herold will also be making Cabernet Sauvignon from the B Wise Vineyards Sonoma Estate under the BRION label starting from the 2012 vintage. B Wise Vineyards is in the Moon Mountain district of Sonoma Valley, a pending AVA. A trend-setter from the outset, Mark Herold has bridged the gap for Napa Valley winemakers to seek out new Cabernet vineyards in neighboring Sonoma Valley.
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Zina Hyde Cunningham Takes The Gold at 2012 San Diego International Wine Competition
Zina Hyde Cunningham Wins Two Gold Medals
Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery is continuing with medals earned in 2012 wine competitions. The winery won two gold medals at the 2012 San Diego International Wine Competition. The 2008 North Coast Condeal and the 2008 Redwood Valley Carignane were the big winners. I couldnt be happier than to win these awards with Zina Hyde Cunningham, enthused winemaker Steve Ledson. It is absolutely the time to head to Anderson Valley and taste these incredible wines. The 2008 North Coast Condeal has aromas of ripe Fuji apples, soft spice and red fruit with a palate of cherry, strawberry and chocolate. This meritage finishes with eucalyptus, mouth coating tannins and a hint of coffee. The wine is available online for $48. The 2008 Redwood Valley Carignane is a deeply concentrated red wine with bold flavors of blackberry, plum and dark chocolate with subtle touches of white pepper and herbs on the finish. The wine is available online for $36. The long, rich Cunningham family history started in Mendocino County in 1865 where Zina Hyde Cunninghams heirs brought his vision of producing the very best wines from his winery and vineyards. Today, you can still enjoy this legacy by visiting one of the most beautifully designed old buildings in all of Mendocino County. The Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room is located at 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville, CA 95415, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call (707) 895-9462 or go to www.zinawinery.com. Visitors can enjoy a bottle of wine along with picnic fare from the Boonville General Store in the beautiful picnic grounds. A few games on the bocce court rounds out a perfect Anderson Valley afternoon.
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On behalf of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation, you are invited to the 18th annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction, Winemaking a Difference, on May 5. This event continues to aid local organizations that improve the lives of children in the community. This year, the auction will help provide healthcare, food and arts education for local children by supporting ValleyCare Foundations Mobile Health Unit, Open Heart Kitchens School Lunch Program, Bankhead Theaters Youth Programs and Livermore Valley Education Foundations Arts Education Programs. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than $3.5 million dollars for worthwhile local organizations. The 2012 Wine Auction will be a stunning evening, black tie optional, featuring local wines, a fabulous dinner and exciting live music. The event will be in the Barrel Room at the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, and 350 guests are expected. The live and silent
auction will feature spectacular packages, including exclusive tours and tastings, travel experiences, rare wine vintages, large format bottles and special collections of wine. For information about this event, contact: Brandi Addington, Auction Manager at (925)
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321-8338, email auctionmgr@lvwf.org or visit www.LVWF .org. Livermore Valley Wine Country is a visitor's haven where you'll enjoy irresistible wine country hospitality. As the winemakers, friends and family who founded our 40 plus beautiful wineries, we invite you to come taste our award-winning wines, visit our friendly tasting rooms, and experience our enthusiasm for making all of our guests feel like old friends. Livermore Valley is only minutes from San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek and Oakland.
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Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Petite Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Gewrtraminer and Chardonnay among others. Enjoy unique activities at each winery from special food parings, music, raffles and drawings, barrel tastings and, as a Passport guest, most wineries will offer special discounts on select wines and merchandise. Upon check-in at Bodega Wine Estates, youll receive your passport book and commemorative glass. The Wineries on Treasure Island will provide a hop-on hop-off shuttle to transport you among the wineries with a special valet service for your purchases. All participants must be 21 years or older. Designated drivers are encouraged and receive non-alcoholic beverages. This Wine Passport Sunday is limited to 300 guests so early ticket purchase is highly recommended. The events all day, all inclusive pass is $60.00. Early bird purchases up through April 15th are $40.00. For reservations and tickets go to LocalWineEvents.com, San Francisco Event Calendar under April 22nd or visit tipassport.eventbright.com.
Celebrate Extraordinary California Wines during treasure island Wineries Passport Event, april 22
Imagine 365 acres of man-created land just where the San Francisco skyline is its most spectacular. Now add a community of urban winemakers who have brought Sonoma and Napa County grapes to you and youve got yourself the ingredients for an all-toofun afternoon. However, the winemakers of Treasure Island will be taking the fun just one step further on April 22nd. Enjoy a quality afternoon as this wine-growing community comes together to celebrate the grape and the extraordinary fruit that defines California as an idyllic wine-producing region. The Treasure Island community of wineries has come together to offer a wine tasting Sunday with all the fixings. Passport guests will have wine tasting access to wineries including Knightswood Vineyards and Winery, Stein Family Wines, Hoffman Family Cellars, Fat Grape Winery, Kendric Vineyards, Sol Rouge, VIE, The WinerySF , Treasure Island Wines and Eristavi Family Winery. This amazing group of wineries has joined together to offer guests award-winning wines representing varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon,
Eristavi Family Wines (at treasure isand Wines) Mon-fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm 95 9th Street and Ave i, treasure island, Sf; 415-394-9463 tue-Sun 12-5:30 pm Fat Grape Winery 1080 Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco; 415-388-8318 opening Soon Hoffman Family Cellars 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco Sol Rouge 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment Treasure Island Wines Mon-fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm 95 9th Street and Ave i, treasure island, Sf; 415-394-9463 VIE (at the Winery Sf) 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment
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2000 Main Street, St. helena | www.Beringer.com Bialla Vineyards 4088 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 227-2293 open by appointment only Bighorn Cellars 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri-Sat 11-4, tue-thu by appt Black Cat Vineyard 1075 Shadybrook ln, napa; 707 321-0866 open by appointment only Black Cordon Vnyds 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860 open by appointment only Black Stallion Winery 4089 Silverado trail, napa; 707 253-1400 open daily 10-5 Blankiet Estate 2360 california Sr, Yountville; 707 963-2001 open by appt Mon-Sat 10-4 Boeschen 3242 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-3674 open by appointment only BouChainE VinEyaRds 1075 Buchli Station road, napa; 707 252-9065, 800-654-wine open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets.
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight Bourassa 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 open by appointment only Boyd Family 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353 open by appointment only Bravante Vineyards 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Brookdale Vineyards napa; 707 258-1454 open by appointment only Brown Estate 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435 limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Buehler 820 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-2155 open by appointment only Buoncristiani Wine P. o. Box 6946, napa; 707 259-1681 open by appointment only Burgess Cellars 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only Ca' Momi Winery & Enoteca 610 first St, napa; 707 257-4992 open daily 7:30-9 Cade Winery 360 howell Mountain rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 open by appointment only Cafaro Cellars 2591 Pinot Way, St. helena; 707 963-7181 open by appointment only Cain 3800 langtry road, St. helena; 707 963-1616 open by appointment only Cakebread Cellars 8300 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-5222 open by appointment only Calafia Cellars 629 fulton lane, St. helena; 707 963-0114 open by appointment only Caldwell 270 Kreuzer lane, napa; 707 255-1294 tours/tasting by appointment Cali 351 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-6200 open by appointment only Calistoga WinE stoP 1458 lincoln Ave, #2 calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6 Cardinale Estate tasting room, 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-2643 open daily 10:30-5 Casa Nuestra Winery 3451 Silverado trail no, St. helena; 707 963-5783 open daily 10-5 CastEllo di aMoRosa 4045 north St. helena hwy (hwy 39), calistoga; 707 942-8200 open daily 9:30-6 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended Caymus Vineyards 8700 conn creek rd, rutherford; 707 967-3010 open daily by appointment Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room 1248 1st St, napa; 707 226-6445 Sun-Wed 11-6, thu-Sat till 11-8 Celani Family Vineyards 2230 Big ranch rd, napa; 877 ArDore1 open by appointment only Chappellet Vineyard 1581 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-7136 open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery 4001 Spring Mtn rd; St. helena; 707 963-9327 open daily 10-4 ChaRlEs KRug WinERy 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena; 707 967-2229 open daily 10:30-5 Charnu St. helena; 707 963-6045 open by appointment only Charter Oak Winery 831 charter oak Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2298 open by appointment only Chase Family Cellars 2252 Sulphur Springs road, St. helena; 707 963-1284 open by appointment only Chateau Boswell 3468 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-5472 open by appointment only Chateau Montelena 1429 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-5105 open daily 9:30-4 Chimney Rock Winery 5350 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2641 open daily 10-5 Clif Family Winery 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-5 by appointment Cliff Lede Vineyards 1473 Younvtille cross rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 open daily 10-4 Clos Du Val 5330 Silverado trail, napa; 800 993-9463 open daily 10-5 Clos Pegase 1060 Dunaweal ln, calistoga; 707 942-4981 open daily 10:30-5 Conn Creek Winery 8711 Silverado trail, St. helena; 1-800-793-7960 open Sat 11-5, Sun-fri 11-4 Constant-Diamond 2121 Diamond Mountain rd, calistoga; 707 942-0707 open by appointment only Continuum Estate 1677 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-810066 open by appointment only Corison Winery 987 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-0826 open daily 10-5 by appointment CoRlEy FaMily EstatE 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Cornerstone Cellars 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 945-0388 open daily 10-7 Cosentino 7415 St. helena hwy, Yountville; 707-921-2896 open daily 10-6 Covenant Wines 1241 Adams St, St. helena; 707 963-3887 open by appointment only Crocker & Starr St. helena; 707-967-9111 open by appointment only Cuvaison Estate 4500 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-2468 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 Cuvaison Estate 1221 Duhig road, carneros (between napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 by appt Darioush Winery 4240 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2345 open daily 10:30-5 David Arthur 1521 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-5190 open by appointment only
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open Weekends, friday through Monday 11 -4 825 fulton lane, St. helena 707-967-0719 www.DavidfultonWinery.com Del Bondio Wine Co. 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805 open by appointment only Del Dotto Caves 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Delectus Winery 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252 open daily by appointment Diamond Terrace 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189 open by appointment only doMainE CaRnERos 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101 open daily 10-6 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5 Dominari 620 trancas Street, napa; 707-226-1600 open by appointment only, 10am-4:30pm Duckhorn Vineyards 1000 lodi lane, St. helena; 707 963-7108 open by appointment, 10-4 Dutch Henry Winery 4300 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5771 open daily 10-4:30 Eagle Eye Wine 6595 gordon Valley rd, napa; 707 427-1600 open by appointment only Eagle & Rose 1844 Pope canyon rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 open by appointment only Eagle Trace 680 rossi rd, St. helena; 707 963-4665 open by appointment only Eeden Wines 3505 Spring Mountain rd., St. helena; 707 337-5526 open by appointment only EhlERs EstatE
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3222 ehlers lane, St. helena | for reservations, call 707.963.5972 El Molino Winery St. helena; 707 963-6021 Elizabeth Spencer 1165 rutherford road, rutherford; 707 963-6067 Elkhorn Peak Cellars 200 Polson rd, napa; 707 255-0504 Elyse 2100 hoffman ln, napa; 707 944-2900 Envy Wines 1170 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-4670 EtudE
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1250 cuttings Wharf road, napa | open Daily 10am-4:30pm 707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com Failla 3530 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-0530 Falcor 2511 napa corporate Dr, Ste 115, napa; 888-402-Wine Far Niente 1350 Acacia Dr, oakville; 707 944-2861 Farella 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489 Fleury Estate Winery 950 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 967-8333 Flora Springs The Room 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 Flora Springs Winery 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723 open by appointment only open daily 10-5 open by appointment only 10-3 open by appointment only open by appointment only open daily 10:30-5 open by appointment only
FoliE a dEuX 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Fontanella Family 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4 Forman Vineyards 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900 open by appointment only Franciscan Vineyards 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5 FRanK FaMily VinEyaRds 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 open by appointment Freemark Abbey 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5
Frogs Leap 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704 open by appointment only G Cook 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760 open by appointment only Gargiulo 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770 open by appointment only Gemella Wines napa; 707 261-9855 open by appointment only Girard Winery 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 open daily 11-7 Godspeed Vineyards 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766 open by appointment only Goosecross Cellars 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 open daily 10-4:30 gRgiCh hills 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 open daily 9:30-4:30 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Groth 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290 open by appointment only Guffy 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532 open by appointment only Guilliams 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059 open by appointment only Gustavo Thrace 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7 hagaFEn CEllaRs 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall Rutherford 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700 open by appointment only Hall St. Helena 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 open daily 10-5:30 Hans Fahden Vineyards 4855 Petrified forest rd, St. helena; 707 942-6760 open by appointment Hartwell Vineyards 5795 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-4269 open by appointment only HdV Wines 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121 open by appointment only Heibel Ranch Vineyards Pope Valley; 707 968-9289 open by appointment only Heitz Cellars Tasting Room 436 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-3542 open daily 11-4:30 Helena View Johnston 3500 highway 128, calistoga; 707 942-4956 open by appointment only Hendry 3104 redwood Dr, napa; 707 226-8320 open by appointment only hEss CollECtion 4411 redwood rd, napa; 707 255-1144 open daily 10-5:30 Hill Family Estate 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 open daily 10-6 Honig Vineyards 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618 open daily by appointment Hope & Grace 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30 Hopper Creek 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 open by appointment only Hunnicutt Wines 3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911 open by appointment only Ilona Howell Mountain tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only Inglenook 1991 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 968-1161 open daily 10-5, appt recommended J. Kirkwood Winery 1020 Borrette lane, napa open by appointment only James Cole 5014 Silverado trail, napa; 707 251-9905 open by appointment only James Creek 2249 James creek rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 open by appointment only Jarvis Winery 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only Jax 3468 hwy 128, calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102 open by appointment Jericho Canyon Vnyd 3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665 open by appointment only JEssuP CEllaRs 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 open daily 10-6 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm Jocelyn Lonen Winery napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only John Anthony Vineyards 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711 open daily 10-2am Joseph Phelps Vineyards 200 taplin rd, St. helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment Judds hill 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 open daily by appointment only 10-4 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Juicebox 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 open daily by appointment only 9-5 Juslyn 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 open by appointment only Keenan 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment only Keever 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 open by appointment only Kelham 360 Zinfandel ln; St. helena; 707 963-2000 open by appointment only Kelly Fleming Wines 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849 open by appointment only Kenefick Ranch 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt Kent Rasmussen 1001 Silverado trail So, St. helena; 7070 963-5667 open by appointment only Kenzo Estate 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 254-7572 open by appointment only
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open daily, 11 am to 5 pm 6613 Pope Valley road, Pope Valley 707-965-1246 www.popevalleywinery.com Porter Family Vineyards napa; 707 265-7980 PRagER WinERy & PoRt WoRKs 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) Pride Mountain Wines 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949 PRoVEnanCE 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 Quintessa 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601 Quixote 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659 RayMond VinEyaRd 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours RaZi WinERy With a boutique-winery touch, on the Silverado Trail Everything we know is in the bottle. Schedule a tasting daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm 3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley (707) 224-4299 REata 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 Regusci Winery 5584 Silverado trail, napa; 707 254-0403 Relic St. helena; 707 967-9380 Revana Family 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 Reverie Winery 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800 REynolds FaMily 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 Rios Wine 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 Ritchie Creek 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661 Road 31 Wine Co napa; 707 649-1200 Robert Biale 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555 Robert Craig Winery 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Robert Keenan 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open daily 9-5 open daily 10-5 open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily 10:30-6:30 open by appointment open by appointment only open by appointment open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 open by appointment open by appointment only open daily 10:30-4:30 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open by appointment open by appointment open daily 10-4
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2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-5pm 707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com St. Helena Wine Center 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 St. Helena Winery 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463 open by appointment st. suPRy EstatE VinEyaRds & WinERy 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 open daily 10-5 Stags Leap Wine Cellars 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 open daily 10-4:30 Stagecoach Vineyard 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment Staglin Family 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477 open by appointment Stags Leap Winery 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441 By advance appointment only stERling VinEyaRds 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Mon-fri 10:30-5 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Children OK Sat-Sun 10-5
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 Stony Hill Vineyard call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636 open Mon-fri 9-5 by appt only Storybook Mountain 3835 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-5310 open by appointment Sullivan Vineyard 1090 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-9646 open daily 10-5 by appointment suMMERs EstatE 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga; 707 942-5508 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Summit Lake 2000 Summit lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 open by appointment suttER hoME WinERy 277 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-3104 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Swanson Vineyards 1271 Manley ln, rutherford; 707 967-3500 open by appointment Tallulah Wines 1043 Vallejo St, napa; 707 843-1823 open by appointment Tamber Bey Vnyds 1234 Adams St, St. helena; 707 968-5345 open daily 10-6 tastE at oXBoW 708 first Street, napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun, Mon, Wed, thu, Sat 12-6, fri 12-8 Tasting Room, The at the napa Wine co, 40 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 848-9630 open daily 10-4:30 Taylor Family Vineyards 5991 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-3593 open by appointment Tayson Pierce Estate Wines 699 S. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-9780 By appointment only Teachworth 4451 St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-8432 open by appointment Tedeschi Family Winery 2779 grant St. calistoga; 707 337-5526 tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only Terra Valentine 3787 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-8340 open by appointment The Terraces 1450 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-1707 open by appointment Tofanelli Family 1212 Pine St, calistoga; 707 942-6504 open by appointment only Tom Eddy 3870 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-4267 open by appointment Toolbox Wine Co. 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7 Tournesol Wine napa; 707 287-7557 open by appointment only Trahan Winery 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 11-6 Trefethen Vineyards 1160 oak Knoll Ave, napa; 707 255-7700 open daily 10-4:30 Tres Sabores 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 967-8027 open by appointment Trespass Vineyard 1859 hillview Place, St. helena; 707 963-0804 open by appointment Trinchero Family Estates 3070 n. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 1-800-473-4454 open daily 10-5 Trinitas Cellars at the Meritage resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, napa; 707 251-3012 open daily 11-7 Tristant 1012 Bale ln, calistoga; 707 942-0600 open by appointment Truchard 3234 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 253-7153 open by appointment Tudal Winery 1015 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-3947 open by appointment Tulocay 1426 coombsville rd, napa; 707 255-4064 open by appointment tuRnBull WinE CEllaRs 8210 highway 29, oakville; 707 963-5839 open daily 10-5 Twomey Cellars 1183 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 800-505-4850 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Ubuntu Annex tasting room, 1130 Main St, napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, thu-fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-8 by appt Uncorked at Oxbow 605 first St, napa; 707 927-5864 open daily 12-8 Up Valley Vintners 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Sat 11-8, Sun, Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 12-5 V Madrone 3169 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-3573 open by appointment V Wine Cellars 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 open daily 10-7 V. sattui WinERy corner hwy 29 & White ln, St. helena; 707 963-7774 open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5) Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Van Der Heyden 4057 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-0130 open daily 10-6 by appointment Varozza Vineyards 514 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0331 open by appointment only Velo Vino pour clif Wines, 709 Main St, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-6 Venge 4708 Silverado trail, napa; 707 942-9100 Wed-Sun by appointment only Verismo Wines 100 rapp ln, napa; 707 944 Wine (9463) open by appointment only Vermeil 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8 Viader Winery 1120 Deer Park rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110 open by advance appointment Vinoce & Twenty Rows 880 Vallejo Street, napa; 707 265-7750 tue-Sat 11-5, Sun & Mon by appt Vincent Arroyo Winery 2361 greenwood Ave, calistoga; 707 942-6995 open daily 10-4:30 by appointment Vine Cliff Winery 7400 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 open daily 10-5 by appointment
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A. Rafanelli Winery 4685 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1385 open by appointment only Acorn Winery 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 open by appointment only Adobe Road Winery 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 open by appointment only 481 1st Street, Sonoma; 707 939-9099 Daily 11-7 Adrian Fog healdsburg; 707 431-1174 open by appointment only Akoma Zoume 3030 cavedale rd, glen ellen; 707 996-1787 open by appointment only Albini Family Vineyards 886 Jensen ln, Windsor; 707 838-9249 open by appointment only aldERBRooK WinERy 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 800 405-5987 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Alexander Valley Vineyards 8644 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7209 open daily 10-5 Amista Vineyards 3320 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9200 open daily 11-4:30 aMoRosa BElla at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Amphora Wines 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-7767 open daily 11-4:30 Anaba Wines 60 Bonneau rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 open daily 10:30-5:30 Arbios/Praxis Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Archipel 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Arista Winery 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5 aRMida WinERy 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Arnot-Roberts healdsburg; 707 433-2400 open by appointment only Arrowood Vineyards & Winery 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30 Atascadero Creek 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 824-8204 open by appointment only
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8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood www.chateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572 Christie Vineyards 851 limerick lane, healdsburg; 707 431-0662 open by appointment only ChRistoPhER CREEK 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-2001 open daily 11-5 Picnic Area Clarbec 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 open by appointment only Clary Ranch 3461 Middle two rock rd, Petaluma; 707 766-7466 open by appointment only Claypool Cellars 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Ste 500 , Sebastopol; 707 861-9358 Sat-Sun 1-5 or by appt ClinE CEllaRs 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4000 open daily 10-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30 Clouds Rest Vineyards Petuluma; 707 765-0841 open by appointment only Collier Falls Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 CoMPass Wines Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Copain Wines 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt
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Forth Vnyds Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Foyt FaMily WinEs Poured at Meadowcroft Wine:, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 11-6 Francis Ford Coppola 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1400 open daily 11-6 Freeman Winery 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-6937 open by appointment only Freestone Vineyards 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 Daily 11-5 Frick 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri) FRitZ WinERy 24691 Dutcher creek rd, cloverdale; 707 894-3389 open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Gann Family Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10 Garden Creek Ranch 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345 open by appointment only Gary Farrell Wines 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30 Geyser Peak Winery At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5 Glen Lyon Vineyards Sonoma; 707 833-0032 open daily 11-6 gloRia FERRER CaVEs & Vnyds 23555 hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gofessel Vineyards 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 open by appointment only Gpfrich 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645 open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7 Graton Ridge 3561 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30 Gunfighter Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Gundlach Bundschu 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma; 707 938-5277 open daily 11-4:30 guERRERo FERnandEZ at cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6 Gustafson Family 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt Hanna Winery 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4 5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4 Hanzell Vineyards 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma; 707 996-3860 open by appointment only Hartford Family Winery 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-8011 open daily 10-4:30 Harts Desire Poured at Waterfront tasting rm: 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 Harvest Moon Estate 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10-5 Hauck Cellars 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Mon-thu 11:30-4:30, fi-Sun 11:30-5, closed Wed Hawkes Wine 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 open daily 10-5 Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 open daily 12-6 Hawley Wines 6387 W Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2705 open by appointment only Haywood Winery 25 east napa St, Ste c; 707 933-3001 open daily 11-6 Highway 12 Winery 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30 hKg EstatE WinEs 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6 Hobo Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Holdredge 51 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt Homewood Winery 23120 Burndale rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 open daily 10-4 Hook and Ladder 2134 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-2255 open daily 10-4:30 hoP Kiln WinERy hKg EstatE WinEs honoring the Past, handcrafting the future
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6050 Westside road, healdsburg (707) 433-6491, hopKilnWinery.com Hudson Street Wineries 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Icaria Creek Winery 27750 Asti rd, cloverdale; 707 486-9623 open by appointment only il CuoRE Poured at Sonoma enoteca: 35 e napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue seasonal Imagery Estate 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30 Inman Family 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 293-9576 fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt. Inspiration Vnyds & Winery 3360 coffey ln Suite e, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30 Iron Horse 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-4:30 J Keverson Poured at Waterfront tasting rm: 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 J Lynne Wines Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends
FERRaRi-CaRano sEasons oF thE VinEyaRd 113 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 431-2222 tue-Sun 11-6 Field Stone Winery 10075 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7266 open daily 10-5 Fisher Vineyards 6200 St.helena rd; 707 539-7511 open by appointment only Flowers Vineyard & Winery 28500 Seaview rd, cazadero; 707 847-3661x32 open by appointment Foggy Valley Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Folk Machine Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Foppiano Vineyards 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 11-5 Forchini Vineyards 5141 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8886 fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-thur by appt
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open Daily 11-5 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. 707-934-4090 Medlock Ames 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8845 open daily 10-5 Meeker Vineyards 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6 Mercury Winery 21015 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-6 Merriam Vnyds 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5 Merry Edwards 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended Michel-Schlumberger 4155 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427 open by appointment only Mietz Cellars Poured at family Wineries Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Daily 10:30-4:30 Mill Creek Vineyards 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5 MoniClaire Vineyards 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320 open by appointment only Montemaggiore 2355 West Dry creek rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499 open by appointment only MoondanCE CEllaRs
Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery. Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)
Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday 707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome Moshin VinEyaRds 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30 Mountain Terraces glen ellen; 707 481-7377 open by appointment only Mounts Family 3901 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4:30 or by appt Mueller 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Mon 11-4 Munselle Vineyards 3763 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-9988 open by appointment only Murphy-Goode 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30 Muscardini Cellars 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6 Mutt Lynch Winery 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180 open by appointment only Nalle 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5 & by appt Nicholson Ranch 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6 Novy Family 981 Airway ct, Ste e & f, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3 Notables 11020 eastside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8460 open by appointment only Occidental Road Cellars 2064 gravenstein hwy, north, Bldg 7; 707 874-9400 open Sat 1-4 or by appt Old World Winery 850 river rd, fulton; 707 490-6696 open by appointment only Optima Winery 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222 open by appointment only oRChaRd station WinERy at Moondance cellars: 14301 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5
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open Daily 11-7 125 Matheson Street, healdsburg (707) 433-4116 tR Elliot Poured at cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10
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9077 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood open Daily 10am-5pm 707-833-2300 www.vjbcellars.com VML Russian River Winery 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-4404 open daily 11-5 Wattle Creek Winery 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166 open by appointment only Wellington Vineyards 11600 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 939-0708 open daily 11-5 Westwood Winery 11 e. napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Mon-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 White Oak Vineyards 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5 Williamson 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7 Williams Selyem 7227 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6425 open by appointment only Willowbrook Poured at hudson Street Wineries: 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Wilson 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wind Gap Wines forestville; 707 887-9100 open by appointment only Windsor Oaks Vineyards 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 open by appointment only Windsor Vineyards Poured at Vintage Wine estates: 308B center St, healdsburg; 707 921-2893 open daily 11-7 Wine Tree Farm Poured at family Wineries Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Woodenhead 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30 XYZin Poured at geyser Peak: 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-9400 open daily 10-5 Yoakim Bridge 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511 fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Zichichi Family 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30
Calera 11300 cienega road, hollister; 831 637-9170 open daily 11-4:30 Casa De Fruta 6680 Pacheco Pass hwy, hollister; 800 543-1702 Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 8-7:30 Castillos Hillside Shire 2215 liberta Drive, Morgan hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Cava Wine Bar 115 San Jose Ave, capitola; 831 476-2282 tue-thu 4-11, fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 3-9 Chaine dOr 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 open by appointment only Cinnabar 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 867-1012 open daily 11-5, fri 11-8 Clos LaChance 1 hummingbird ln, San Martin; 800 itS-Wine open daily 11-5 Clos Tita 4 Kendall lane, Santa cruz; 831 439-9235 open by appointment only Cooper-Garrod 22645 garrod rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Copious Winery 427 Swift Street, A, Santa cruz; 831 425-Wine fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 12-6 Creekview Vineyards 12467 creekview ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 3rd weekend 11-5 Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-Wine Wed-Sun 11-5 David Bruce Winery 21439 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 DeRose Vineyards 9970 cienega Valley road, hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Domenico Wines 1697 industrial rd, San carlos; 650 593-2335 open daily 12-5 Enz 1781 limekiln road, hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only Equinox Champagne Cellar 427-c Swift St, Santa cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 fri-Sun 12-5 Fernwood Cellars 7137 redwood retreat, gilroy; 408 848-0611 3rd weekend of the month, 12-5 Flint Wine Cellars 13160 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-8986 open by appointment only Fortino Winery 4525 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-3305 tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Guerra Cellars 500 John Smith rd, hollister; 831 902-9106 Weekends July thru Sept gugliElMo WinERy
With three generations of grape growing and wine making, we continue to produce a family of award-winning wines.
Daily 10-5, closed major holidays 1480 east Main Avenue, Morgan hill 408-779-2145 guglielmowinery.com Hallcrest Vineyards 379 felton empire rd, felton; 831 335-4441 open daily 12-5 Heart o the Mountain 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 open by appointment only Hecker Pass Winery 4605 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-8755 open daily 10-5 Hillcrest Terrace 429B ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-1500 Sat 12-5, Sun 2-5 & by appointment Hunter Hill 7099 glen haven rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt J. lohR VinEyaRds & WinE 1000 lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 open daily 10-5 Jason-Stephens 11775 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 846-8463 thur-Mon 12-5 Kirigin Cellars 11550 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 847-8827 (3855 Day rd for events) open daily 10-5 Kings Mountain 187 Kings Mountain road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 open by appointment only La Honda 2645 fair oaks Ave, redwood city; 650 366-4104 Sat 11-5 or by appt La Nebbia 12341 San Mateo road, half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 open daily 10-5 Lal Vineyards 300 Maranatha Drive, hollister; 831 636-1023 open daily 11-5 loMa PRiEta WinERy 26985 loma Prieta Way, los gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Martin Ranch 6675 redwood retreat road, gilroy; 408 842-9197 open third weekend of each month 12-4 Mesa Del Sol Esate 45803 Arroyo Seco rd, greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appointment only Michael Martella 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 open by appointment only MJa VinEyaRds 328A ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 Mon-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-8 MJa VinEyaRds 24900 highland Way, los gatos (Sta cruz Mtns); 408 353-6000 thur-Sun 12-6 Morgan Hill Cellars 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan hill; 408 779-7389 tue-Sun 10-5 Mountain Winery 14831 Pierce road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Sat-Sun 12-5 Muccigrosso 21450 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-0821 open by appointment only Muns Vineyard los gatos; 408 515-2663 open by appointment only Naumann Vnyds 16505 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Nicholson Vnyds 2800 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Sat 12-4 Odonata 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5 Organic Wine Works 379 felton empire rd, felton; 800-oWW-Wine open daily 12-5 Osocalis Distillery 5579 old San Jose rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 open by appointment only
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tastE MoRgan Featuring the Wines of Morgan Winery and Lee Family Farm in the crossroads carmel, rio road at highway 1 / carmel open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (831) 626-3700 / morganwinery.com Otter Cove Wines at terra nove Wine Bar: 315 calle Principal, carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 open daily 12-5 Parsonage Village Vineyard 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 open daily 11-5 Robert Talbott Vineyards 53 West carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Mon-fri 11-4:30, Sat-Sun 11-5 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 7th & San carlos, carmel; 831-656-9463 open daily 11-7 Silvestri Vnyds (opening March 1) 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1700 thu-Sun 11-5 Southern Latitudes Wines - lincoln St. between ocean & 6th, carmel Valley; 831-622-7652 Wed-Sun 11-6 Tudor Wines - in Andre Bouchee, Between ocean & 7th, carmel by the Sea; 831-224-2116 fri-Sun 12-5 Wrath Wines carmel Plaza, corner of ocean Ave. and Mission St, carmel; 831 678-2212 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 MontEREy WinERiEs A Taste of Monterey 700 cannery row, Ste KK, Monterey; 831 646-5446 open daily 10-6 Bargetto Winery 700 cannery row Suite g, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Mon-fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 11-7 Baywood Cellars 381 cannery row Suite c, Monterey; 831 645-9035 open daily 12-6 Chateau Sinnet 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 open by appointment only Figge Cellars 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-fri by appointment only McIntyre Vineyards in hyatt regency: 1 old golf course rd Ste 1, Monterey; 831 649-9463 Mon-Wed 9-7, thu-Sun 8-8 Pierce Ranch 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 thu-Mon 12-6:30, fri-Sat 12-8 Ventana Vineyards 2999 Monterey-Salinas hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 open daily 11-5 Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 open daily 12-8 salinas VallEy A Taste of Monterey 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Wed 11-5, thur-Sat 11-6, closed Sun Boekenoogen Santa lucia highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Sat-Sun 12-4 De Tierra 740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 open by appointment only hahn slh EstatEs 37700 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-fri 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5 Hammond Vnyds 655 river road, Salinas; 831 455-8173 Sat-Sun 11-5 Manzoni Estate 30981 river road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 fri-Sun 11-5 Marilyn Remark 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5 Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat 45803 Arroyo Seco rd,greenfield; 831 624-8527 open by appt only Paraiso Vineyards 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4 Pessagno Winery 1645 river road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 11-5 Ray Franscioni 132720 river road; gonzales; 831 455-1096 open by appointment only Robert Talbott Vineyards 1380 river road, Salinas; 831 675-0942 thu-Mon 11-5 Scheid Vineyards 1972 hobson Avenue, greenfield; 831 386-0316 open daily 11-5 Sycamore Cellars 45185 Arroyo Seco road, greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5 Ventana Vineyards 38740 los coches road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most holidays 11-5 Wrath Wines 35801 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 thu-Mon 11-5
laKE/MEndoCino CountiEs
Albertina Wine Cellars 4601 road 110, hopland; 707 744-1475 Barra of Mendocino 7051 n. State Street, redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Beaver Creek Vnyds 22000 hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Bell Hill Vineyards 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Brassfield Estate 10915 high Valley rd, clearlake oaks; 707 998-1895 Breggo Cellars 11001 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Brutocao Cellars 7000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Brutocao Cellars 13500 hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1664 open by appointment open daily 10-5 open daily11-8 thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter open daily 11-5 open daily 10-5 open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
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Blacksmith Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Blue Victorian Vineyards 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 Green Valley Cellars 1635 Mason rd, green Valley; 707 864-2089 thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment King Andrews Vnyd poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Ledgewood Creek Winery 4589 Abernathy road, Suisun city; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5 Mangels Vineyards poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Mankas Hills Vineyards 4185 chadbourne road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 open by appointment only Tenbrink Vineyards 1793 rockville rd, Suisun Valley; 800-692-0723 open by appointment only Rock Creek Vineyard 4610 green Valley rd, green Valley; 707 864-2471 open by appointment only Suisun Valley Wine Coop 4495 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 thu-Sun 12-5 Sunset Cellars poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Vezer Family tasting Rm 2522 Suite V Mankas corner road, fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6 Vezer Family Private Ranch 707 422-8025 tours & tasting by appointment only Winterhawk Winery poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Wooden Valley Winery 4756 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 11-5
yolo County
Berryessa Gap 27260 hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Berryessa Gap 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Bogle Vineyards 37783 county rd, clarksburg; 916 744-1139 tue-fri 12-4 or by appointment thurs 4:30-8:30, fri 12-8:30, Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 10-
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Bent Creek Winery 5455 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-6320 fri-Sun 12-4:30 Big White House 6800 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Bodegas Aguirre 8580 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4 Cedar Mountain 7000 tesla rd, livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4 Charles R Vnyds 8195 crane ridge rd, livermore; 925 454-3040 fri-Sun 12-4:30 Chouinard Vnyds 33853 Palomares rd, castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays) Concannon 4590 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2505 open daily 11-4:30 Crooked Vine 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 Cuda Ridge Wines 5385 east Ave, livermore; 510 304-0914 fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Dashe Cellars 55 4th St, oakland; 510 452-1800 thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt Eagle Ridge Vineyard 10017 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Eckert Estate 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment el Sol 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5 Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Fenestra Winery 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5 Garr Vineyard & Winery 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri-Sun 11:30-5 Hidden Creek 5937 graham ct, Suite B, livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 John Christopher 25 So. livermore Ave, Ste 103, livermore; 925-456-Wine thu-Sun 12-6 La Rochelle 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6442 open daily 12-4:30 Las Positas Vineyards 1828 Wetmore rd, livermore; 925 449-9463 fri-Sun 12-5 Lavish Laines Winery 2481 Buena Vista Ave, livermore; 925 321-0373 fri-Sun 11-7 Les Chenes 5562 Victoria lane, livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Little Valley Winery 739 Main St, Pleasanton thu-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Livermore Valley Cellars 2838 cellars Dr, livermore; 925 454-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5 Longevity Wines 2271 South Vasco rd, Ste B, livermore, 925-443-Wine fri-Sat-Sun 12-5 Marr Cellars poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 McgRail VinEyaRds 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214 fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment Miramont Estate poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only
tREasuRE island
BodEga WinE EstatEs 751 13th St at Ave M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat & Sun from 1-6pm Fat Grape Winery 1080 Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco; 415-388-8318 tue-Sun 12-5:30 pm Hoffman Family Cellars 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco opening Soon Just Joshin 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat, Sun from 1-6pm KnightsWood 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm stEin FaMily WinEs 751 13th Street at Avenue M, treasure island, San francisco fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm Treasure Island Wines 95 9th Street and Ave i, treasure island, Sf; 415-394-9463 Mon-fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm WinERy sF 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment VIE 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment Sol Rouge 200 california Ave, Bldg 180 no, treasure island, Sf, 415-Sf -JUice open daily 12-5, tours by appointment
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