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20 21 | HERITAGE WINE TRAIL 45 49 | RUTHERFORD/OAKVILLE Acacia Vineyard/Orogeny Vineyards, 20 Rutherford Ranch Winery, 46 Beaulieu Vineyard, 20 Whitehall Lane Winery, 47 Hewitt Vineyard/Provenance Vineyards, 21 Rutherford Hill Winery, 48 Sterling Vineyards, 21 Robert Mondavi Winery, 49 | 22 27 CALISTOGA 50 54 | NAPA Castello di Amorosa, 24 Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, 51 Frank Family Vineyards, 25 Capp Heritage Vineyards, 52 Cuvaison Estate Wines, 26 Ca Momi Napa Valley, 53 Lee Youngman Galleries, 27 Tulocay Winery, 54 28 32 | HOWELL MOUNTAIN Pope Valley Winery, 29 55 58 | STAGS LEAP Bravante Vineyards, 30 Hagafen Cellars, 56 Viader Vineyards, 31 The Caves at Soda Canyon, 57 Burgess Cellars, 32 Stags Leap Winery, 58 33 36 | SAGE CANYON Nichelini Family Winery, 34 59 62| MT. VEEDER & LOS CARNEROS Kuleto Estate, 35 The Hess Collection, 60 Rutherford Ranch Winery, 36 Etude Wines, 61 Cuvaison Estate Wines, 62 37 44 | ST. HELENA Trinchero Napa Valley, 38 Ballentine Vineyards, 39 66 69 | VARIETALS CHART St. Clement Vineyard, 40 Have a favorite varietal? Beringer Vineyards, 41 Check for wineries to visit. Merryvale Vineyards, 42 | 70 71 NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP HALL St. Helena, 43 Find any Napa Valley winery V. Sattui Winery, 44 2 | DAY TRIPS MAP 5 | HEADING TO THE TASTING ROOM Helpful tips to make the most of your visit through Wine Country 6 | DO THE MATH How much of this does it take to make that? 7 | WINEOLOGY By Len Napolitano How does wine get so many flavors and aromas? 8 9 | UNIQUE WINERY EXPERIENCES 10 11 | CULINARY ADVENTURES 12 13 | CAVE TOURS & TASTING 14 15 | OUTDOOR ESCAPADES 16 19 | TOURING Destiny Wine Tours, 16 Calistoga Balloons, 17 Napa Valley Wine Train, 18 Napa Valley Aloft, 19 Old Faithful Geyser of California, 22 27 | FINE ART Lee Youngman Galleries, 27 63 65 | DINING GUIDE Preferred Napa Valley Restaurants
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31 Preferred Napa Valley Tasting Room Reviews
Acacia Vineyard The Heritage Wine Trail Ballentine Vineyards Beaulieu Vineyard The Heritage Wine Trail Beringer Vineyards Bravante Vineyards Buoncristiani Family Winery The Caves at Soda Canyon Burgess Cellars Ca Momi Napa Valley Capp Heritage Vineyards Castello di Amorosa The Caves at Soda Canyon Cuvaison Estate Wines Etude Wines Frank Family Vineyards Hagafen Cellars HALL St. Helena Hewitt Vineyard The Heritage Wine Trail The Heritage Wine Trail The Hess Collection Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Kuleto Estate Lobo Wines The Caves at Soda Canyon Merryvale Vineyards Nichelini Family Winery Orogeny Vineyards The Heritage Wine Trail Patland Estate Winery The Caves at Soda Canyon Pope Valley Winery Provenance Vineyards The Heritage Wine Trail Robert Mondavi Winery Rutherford Hill Winery Rutherford Ranch Winery St. Clement Vineyard Stags Leap Winery Sterling Vineyards The Heritage Wine Trail Tulocay Winery Trinchero Napa Valley V. Sattui Winery Viader Vineyards Waugh Cellars The Caves at Soda Canyon Whitehall Lane Winery 20 39 21 41 30 57 32 53 52 24 57 26/62 61 25 56 43 21 20-21 60 51 35 57 42 34 20 57 29 21 49 48 36/46 40 58 20 54 38 44 31 57 47
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Heading to the Tasting Room

Do not be intimidated for any reason. That is rule number one (and there are very few real rules after that). For the most part, going wine tasting is about the easiest thing in the world, especially here in California where wineries and tasting rooms abound. You can find wineries specializing in red wines of all types, those that are famous for their white wines and others who pour sparkling wine. It is a matter of doing a little research and planning your day. Most tasting rooms open around 10 a.m. and close between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Before you start off pack a few essentials: Water (plenty of water) and something to snack on crackers or a baguette. Many wineries have picnic areas and there are plenty of delis and bakeries that can make up a lunch for you, or make your own. Which brings us to eating and drinking, the kind that doesnt directly involve wine. Be sure to nibble during the day and make sure you make time for lunch. Two tips: drink at least twice as much water as you do wine, and remember that you dont have to drink everything poured into your glass. There is a reason tasting bars have dump buckets and a pitcher of water to wash out your glass. That said, here are some tips that have proven to be helpful and are designed to help make the sensory adventure of wine tasting all the more enjoyable. Dont be afraid to ask questions. Time and time again I have heard knowledgeable winery workers say that there is no such thing as a stupid question, and they mean that. You can drink what you want, in the order you want. If you only like reds, say so; if you dont like sweet wines, speak up. But the idea of starting with whites, then going on to reds and then sweet wines is a good guide. Zinfandel is red. I am sure you know that but it never hurts to remind everyone. If there is a particular wine you want to try and it is not on the list, ask. There might be a bottle around that was opened for a trade tasting or by the winemaker. Most tasting rooms are happy to pour a little if you show enthusiasm. If you plan to take wine home with you, either in the car or on a plane, buy a cardboard box with Styrofoam wine inserts. Fill it during the day and this keeps wine from rolling around in the trunk. Check out the smaller wineries. It is a revelation. Take notes on the wines you most enjoyed. Take advantage of tours when the winery offers them, but keep in mind that they take anywhere from 20 minutes to well over an hour, so one a day is plenty. Buy wines that you can only find at the winery. These often include smaller (375 ml) bottles of limited production Ports or dessert wines. Dont buy a wine you can get at a supermarket back home. Youll pay more, and besides, whats the point? Look for tasting rooms in towns. Many of these are cooperative tasting rooms, where in one place you might find wines from a dozen or more small-to-medium premium producers. They are scattered throughout the area and more are opening all the time. Dont give too much thought to ratings and vintages. Its like art: if you like it, its a good wine. It is as simple as that. Remember that you dont have to do the driving. It takes no more than a phone call to rent anything from a Town Car or restored classic convertible to stretch limos and a 20-passenger bus. All have drivers that will stow your wine for you and the local companies know the area. As to taking that wine home, ten people sharing one of those impossibly long limousines is fine and fun, but if you all plan to buy a couple of cases the trunk which is no bigger than a normal luxury cars is going to fill up fast and youre going to find yourself filling the interior floor with boxes and using cases of Cabernet as footrest. Tell the transportation company what you have in mind and listen to their advice. They know the territory and the people and personalities. Know your limits. If you get close to it let others taste and you can listen. It beats ending the day in a blur, and if need be calling a taxi is cheaper than the alternative. And if at a seated tasting, dont be afraid to leave a gratuity. Its more than worth the five or ten dollars to get wisdom and wine and a great time. BY CHARLES NEAVE
DO THE MATH
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One of the questions most asked when it comes to wine is how much of this does it take to make that, and so on. We wont pretend that its simple, but here are some industry statistics that will give a pretty good answer to that query. As with anything agricultural, of course, they are all based on countless variables when it comes to acre yields, but this is a good starting point. The rest of the information varies little if at all.
A case of wine includes:

a dozen 750 ml bottles (or 24 half bottles) or 307.2 ounces total, which comes from almost 30 pounds of grapes.
A single bottle contains:

750 ml of wine which is 25.6 ounces made from about 2.4 pounds of grapes (39 oz.) and is enough for four or maybe five glasses.
An acre of vineyard land can give the grower:

four-five tons of grapes (though it is also less, depending on a variety of farming and winemaking practices, and on the varietal and the vineyard One standard oak barrel of wine holds: location) which will give you 797 gallons of juice 295 bottles of wine (or 59 gallons) made from 740 pounds of grapes (or thirteen-and-a-half barrels) which is pretty close which works out to almost but not precisely 24+ cases of wine. to four thousand bottles of wine.
What does all that information on a wine label mean?
XYZ Winery
RESERVE
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The U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms regulates wine labels and requires that information be given in a straightforward way. Basically, you will want to look for the types of grapes grown, where the grapes are grown and when the grapes were picked.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2002
Produced and Bottled by XYZ winery, Napa, California
ALCOHOL 14.6% BY VOLUME
Brand name Designation for a special wine Vineyard or appellation known for its grapes might be designated Location where the grapes used were grown Grape Variety used Vintage year in which the grapes were picked Location where the wine was made and/or bottled (Not to be confused with the area the grapes are grown.) Alcohol content may be stated or the the label may simply say "Table Wine
WINEOLOGY Intelligence for The Wine Consumer

BY LEN NAPOLITANO
How does wine get so many flavors and aromas?

Each type of grape, also referred to as a grape variety from Chardonnay to Zinfandel gets its primary flavors as it grows on the vine; it creates a default flavor profile based on the grapes genetic composition. This primary flavor profile forms the grapes true varietal character. For example, you may have noticed flavors and aromas similar to melon and tropical fruit in virtually every Chardonnay; blackcurrant and cassis in Cabernet Sauvignon; red and black cherry in Pinot Noir. Although there are always variations in degree, these characteristics are fairly typical of wines made from these grapes regardless of where the wine is made or who makes it. True varietal character develops as the grapevine, like all plants, converts sunlight energy to chemical activity in the natural process of photosynthesis. Yeast, a microscopic organism living on grape skins, gets to work releasing true varietal character and creating even more flavors once thousands of grapes have been picked from vines, cracked open, and transferred to a tank or bin. As sugar in the grapes is converted into alcohol by yeast, sweet fresh juice evolves into dry, potent wine. Later, even more wine flavors and aromas emerge during the wines aging period when chemical compounds interact with each other and microscopic amounts of air. Generally, fragrance developed during aging is referred to as wine bouquet, while aroma derives directly from fermentation. Wines aged in oak barrels get additional contributions of aroma and flavor from wood, variable due to differences in both the geographic origin of the tree (most often, America or France) and the degree to which the wood is toasted (heated by exposure to an open flame). Toasted oak can add hints of coconut, vanilla, mocha, coffee, toasted bread, or clove, among other aspects, while injecting sweetness to the wines bouquet. Brand new barrels filled with wine for the first time add these qualities with significantly greater impact than older barrels. Old, aroma-less barrels, referred to as neutral, are used to hold wine during aging without adding new flavors. While primary flavors and aromas originate from grapes, specifically, its the grape skin that gives color to wine.
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Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com. Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
UNIQUE WINERY EXPERIENCES

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY [St. Helena]
Wine and Chocolate Pairing Delicious and decadent, the Rutherford Ranch Wine and Chocolate Pairing, has become a Napa Valley must! In 2013, Rutherford Ranch Winery was awarded Napa Winery of the Year by the New York Intl Wine Competition find out why. Award-winning premium portfolio includes several wines only available at the winery. Choose from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and proprietary red blends Rhiannon and Abela. RSVP: (707) 968-3200 | 10am-4:30pm
1680 Silverado Trail S, St Helena | www.rutherfordranch.com
THE CAVES AT SODA CANYON [Napa] This is incredibly unique as it is one of a handful of completely underground winemaking facilities in California and home to four wineries: Patland Estate Vineyards: Waugh Cellars, Buoncristiani Family Winery, Lobo Wulff Vineyard and Patland Estate Vineyards. These are first-generation winemakers dedicated to crafting the best wine in the valley. Amazing views! Classic Cave Tour, $40 Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting with Cheese Plate, $60 Reserve Cave Tour, Barrel Tasting, Cheese & Charcuterie, $80 By appointment only (707) 861-8100 www.thecavesatsodacanyon.com
BURGESS CELLARS [Deer Park]

A tasting experience unlike most wineries: A short drive from Silverado Trail in Napa, Burgess Cellars is located high on Howell Mountain with breathtaking views. Tom Burgess bought his small mountain-side winery in 1972 and can trace its origins to a winery that was established there in the 1880s. Wine tastings take place in the barrel room often led by one of the family members. Burgess wines are elegant and complex with purity and balance. Their flagship wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, thrives on the western slopes of Howell Mountain nearby. 1108 Deer Park Road, Deer Park, CA 94576, 1-800-752-9463 Open by appointment only | www.burgesscellars.com
OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED UNIQUE WINERY EXPERIENCES

BEAULIEU VINEYARDS [Rutherford]
Treat yourself to an intimate experience at one of Napas finest historic wineries 1-800-264-6918 | bvwines.com www.WineCountryThisWeek.com www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 1-800-446-7358 | www.peju.com
PEJU WINERY [Rutherford]
Barrel tasting, artisan cheeses, interactive culinary experiences, amazing gardens
Eastside Bunch
UNIQUE WINERY EXPERIENCES

TRINCHERO FAMILY WINERY [St. Helena]
Taste of Terroir Experience Napa Valley terroir firsthand. Taste the differences in Cabernet Sauvignon grown in St. Helena, Rutherford, Atlas Peak and Mt. Veeder with a a horizontal tasting of Trinchero Napa Valleys single-vineyard Cabernets. The sit-down comparative tasting and introduction to the different appellations of Napa Valley takes place in the gorgeous Hospitality Center and includes a light charcuterie plate. $50 per person, $40 club members, by appointment only Reservations, (707) 963-1160 or email lprice@tfewines.com 3070 St. Helena Highway, St Helena, CA 94574
JUDDS HILL WINERY AND MICROCRUSH [Napa]

Bottle Blending Day Camp
A blending guide will lead you through a personal tasting, education and blending session as you choose your perfect Bordeaux-style blend from four barrel samples (two Cabernet Sauvignons from different vineyard sources, one Merlot and one Cabernet Franc, all Napa Valley appellation). Once your favorite cuve has been decided upon, you will hand-bottle, label and the apply foil capsules to the bottlenecks. You then get to take your personally crafted wine with you the same day. Several options for singles, couples or groups of up to 100 are available. Call for details. 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 255-2332 | www.juddshill.com
RUTHERFORD HILL [Rutherford]

Bordeaux Meets Napa
This is a one-of-a-kind, interactive, educational experience that is only offered at Rutherford Hill Winery. Situated in thes caves, learn how to taste like a pro, major historical moments in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley, how to break down the flavor profiles of wine, how to create sensational wine and food pairings that will dazzle your friends and the health benefits of wine. Guests are encouraged participate and get answers to the questions they have always wanted to ask. Offered promptly at 11am Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays 48 hour advanced reservation required, (707) 963 1871 ext. 2249
OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED UNIQUE WINERY EXPERIENCES

ARTESA WINERY [Napa]
Various pairings and tours available with amazing views, art and architecture (707) 224-1668 | www.artesawinery.com (707) 967-7700 | www.mummnapa.com
MUMM NAPA [Napa]

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Eastside Bunch
CULINARY ADVENTURES
HALL WINERY [St. Helena]
Demystifying Wine & Food Expand on your winery tour with a guided wine and food pairing experience. Let the wine educator and house chef lead you in an interactive discussion of the fundamentals of creating and enjoying pairings. Advise at time of booking if there are any food allergies or aversions. Offered Friday at 2pm (advance reservations required) $75 per person, 90 minutes Reservations can be made on CellarPass.com 401 St. Helena Highway, St .Helena, CA 94574 (707) 967-2626 | www.hallwines.com/hall-st-helena
STERLING VINEYARDS [Calistoga]

NEW! Food and Wine Pairing Options Sterling Vineyards has just revealed its new dining experiences on the gorgeous South View Terrace! Enjoy a glass of delicious Sterling wines perfectly paired with one of the delightful entrees or a lovely charcuterie platter for two! All of the culinary creations are sourced locally and prepared by gourmet chefs from Elaine Bell Catering. Indulge in fine wines, dining and scenery on your next visit!
Cheese and Charcuterie platters starting at $25 Reservations required, 1-800-726-6136
LULUS KITCHEN 1313 MAIN [Napa]

A restaurant and wine bar in the heart of downtown Napa, Lulus Kitchen at 1313 Main showcases New American cuisine with a focus on the seasonal freshness of California. The chefs menu changes monthly and is available a la carte or as a five-course tasting menu. In addition to the chefs creations, 50 wines are available by the glass and 1/2 glass that rotate weekly and a cellar of more than 1,500 labels.
Tues-Thurs from 4pm-10pm | Fri & Sat 4pm to midnight Sunday from 4pm-10pm | Closed Monday 1313 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559 (707) 258-1313 | www.1313main.com
OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED CULINARY ADVENTURES

POPE VALLEY WINERY [Pope Valley]
Brunch & Bubbles at the historic winery built in 1897, includes vineyard tour. $30, reservations required, (707) 965-1246 www.robertmondaviwinery.com | (707) 226-1395 Culinary programs have paired with great wine at Robert Mondavi Winery since its inception. Check the website for various options.
ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY [Napa]
CULINARY ADVENTURES
THE HESS COLLECTION [Napa]
Tour of the Palate Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson utilizes local organically and sustainably-grown products to create fresh seasonal recipes to pair with Hess Collection wines. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of The Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum followed by a tasting of three current release wines expertly paired with three exquisite creations from Executive Chef Hendrickson. Available at 2pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday; $85 per person Open daily from 10am to 5:30pm 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 255-1144 | www.hesscollection.com
JAMIESON RANCH [Napa]

Napa Comfort Food Wood-Fired | Wine-Friendly This innovative new culinary program features sophisticated comfort food with a twist. An ode to Jamieson Ranchs historic, ranching roots, these offerings showcase each seasons freshest ingredients coupled with expressive wines from the JRV portfolio. Chef will also whip up some mouthwatering bites on the wood-fired grill. Each pairing will burst with unexpected, bright and satisfying flavors. Offered daily at 12:15pm, following a fun and informative vineyard to bottle tour. $60 per person 1 Kirkland Ranch Road, Napa CA 94558 | (707) 254-8673 info@jamiesonranch.com | www.jamiesonranch.com
NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN [Napa]

The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of Napa's most distinctive restaurants, offering an authentic, memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multiple course meals, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique rail cars. Enjoy wine tasting, exclusive Napa Valley winery trips and special wine events all with the train. Take a trip into the luxurious American past and experience an unparalleled memory-making journey. 1-800-427-4124 | www.winetrain.com 1275 McKinstry Street | Napa, CA 94559
OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED CULINARY ADVENTURES

DOMAINE CARNEROS [Napa] (707) 257-0101 Enjoy sparkling wine in the salon or on the terrace overlooking endless vine covered hills with caviar, artisan cheeses. V. SATTUI [St. Helena] www.vsattui.com | (707) 963-7774 Everything you need for the perfect Wine Country picnic cheeses, salami & pts, fresh fruits and desserts plus weekend BBQ.
CAVE TOURS & TASTINGS

PINE RIDGE [Napa] 5x5 Tasting tailor-made for the food and wine connoisseur. Nestled in the wine caves youll find the recently furnished Cellar 47, an intimate and serene space highlighted by candlelight and oak barrels. Wine educators will guide you through a tasting of five Pine Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignons, each expertly paired with small bites prepared by the winery chef. The featured wines hail from five estate-owned vineyards in the Napa Valley Howell Mountain, Rutherford, Oakville, Stags Leap District and Carneros. Daily at 11am, $95 per person, RSVP at least 48-hours in advance. 1-800-575-9777, concierge@pineridgewine.com 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa DEL DOTTO VENETIAN ESTATE WINERY & CAVES [St. Helena] In 2007, the Del Dotto family saw the culmination of a fifteen-year dream in the completion of their Venetian Estate Winery and Caves. Built in honor of the familys roots, traced back to 1150 Venice, the caves are lined with Italian marble and ancient tiles, depicting the history of wine. The Estate Tour & Barrel Tasting Experience offers wines which are thieved right out of the barrel in the sumptuously appointed Venetian Cave. Enjoy a selection of cheese and house-made salumi, port accompanied by dark chocolate will complete the tasting. 11am-5pm daily, 1445 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena $60 per person, reservations required (707) 963-2134 JARVIS [Napa] A visit to Jarvis Estate is an extraordinary journey into an underground world of very special wines. The Jarvis winemaking process takes place within a 45,000-square-foot cave facility that was tunneled into the scenic Vaca Mountains. The entire winemaking process takes place underground, where the steady temperature allows for optimal aging conditions. You will see all aspects of production, and the visit will culminate with the tasting of six Jarvis wines in a side-by-side fashion as part of an intimate, seated experience. $60 per person, 90 minutes tour & tasting By appointment: 1-800-255-5280 ext. 150
OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED CAVE TOUR & TASTING

BERINGER WINERY [St. Helena]
Tour the historic Old Winery and wine-aging tunnels $25, by appointment, 1-866-708-9463, www.beringer.com/visit $75, (707) 963-4949, reservations@pridewines.com www.WineCountryThisWeek.com www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS [St. Helena]

The Summit Experience: Tour and sit-down tasting in the cave
Eastside Bunch
CAVE TOURS & TASTINGS

THE CAVES AT SODA CANYON [Napa] This is incredibly unique as it is one of a handful of completely underground winemaking facilities in California and home to four wineries: Patland Estate Vineyards, Waugh Cellars, Buoncristiani Family Winery and Lobo Wines. These are first-generation winemakers dedicated to crafting the best wine in the valley. Amazing views! Classic Cave Tour, $40 Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting with Cheese Plate, $60 Reserve Cave Tour, Barrel Tasting, Cheese & Charcuterie, $80 By appointment only (707) 861-8100 www.thecavesatsodacanyon.com DEL DOTTO HISTORIC WINERY & CAVES [Napa] In 1885, laborers dug a 350-foot wine cave, using only picks and shovels. Here, the cave-aged wines prove to be more voluptuous and opulent than those aged in modern facilities. Experience these wines right out of the barrel in the Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting Experience. With up to forty-five different wines for your host to choose from, you are sure to get a customized experience on each visit. After you exit the caves, you will be offered a selection of cheese and salumi to cleanse your palate. Port accompanied by chocolate truffles will complete the experience. 11am-5pm daily, 1055 Atlas Peak Road, Napa $60 per person, reservations required (707) 963-2134 RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY [Rutherford] Take a tour of our nearly mile-long caves and end your afternoon with a picnic in the olive grove. Current releases, library wines and large format bottles are available for purchase, as well as distinctive gifts. Cave Tours daily at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm; $30 Limited to 14 people, 21+ to go on the tour. Other tours availaible including: Bordeaux Meets Napa Tasting Experience, $75 Saturday Blend Your Own Merlot Seminars, $105 Photography Workshop and Tour, $175 For information, call (707) 963-1871 ext. 2249, 10am-5pm
OTHER NOT TO BE MISSED CAVE TOUR & TASTING

HALL WINES [Rutherford]
14,000 square feet of caves, world-class winery experience $60, by appointment, (707) 967-2626, info@hallwines.com
STAGS LEAP WINE CELLARS [Napa]

www.WineCountryThisWeek.com www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
Estate & Wine Cave Tour includes historic winery and stunning views $50, by appointment, (707) 944-2020, tours@cask23.com
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OUTDOOR ESCAPADES
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER OF CALIFORNIA [Calistoga]
Come visit the show of world-famous Californias Old Faithful Geyser a spectacular, nature-directed performance that takes place about every 30 minutes. Take in the newly added garden with cascading geothermal mineral water fountain, self-guided educational tour, petting zoo including famous Tennessee Fainting Goats, Jacobs Four-Horn Sheep and Guard Llamas; the newly opened Old Faithful Museum, plus plenty of picnic areas and fire pit with star-filled light show for the evening. Coming soon...Old Faithful Culinary Gardens, Old Faithful Greenhouse, Old Faithful Tree house, bike trail and much more. $14 adults, $12 military/seniors, $8 kids 4 to 12, (707) 942-6463 1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com
NAPA VALLEY ALOFT [Yountville]

The only Napa Valley balloon company that can guarantee that your balloon take off and flight will be in Napa Valley. FAA certified hot air balloon pilots are among the most experienced in the world with extensive knowledge of ballooning over Napa Valley, combined with their passion for hot air ballooning makes them perfectly suited to be your special hosts. Full service sit-down breakfast plus champagne at Pacific Blues Cafe after your balloon ride (optional).
Specials include Classic Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Exclusive Flight for Two, Exclusive Flight for Four See website for special discount offers. 1-855-944-4408, ballooning@nvaloft.com
SAFARI WEST [Santa Rosa]

Explore the Sonoma Serengeti on an African safari alongside romping herds of exotic wildlife or relax in a luxury safari tent under the gaze of a graceful giraffe. Various packages are available. Wild Nights in Wine Country Includes an overnight stay in a luxurious safari tent, vehicle safari tour, dinner for two at Savannah Grill, a bottle of local wine plus complimentary wine tasting session for two at Francis Ford Coppola. 115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa CA 95404 (707) 579-2551 | www.safariwest.com
NOT TO BE MISSED NAPA VALLEY ADVENTURES

A gathering place for great food and related shopping, scenic outdoor deck 644 First Street oxbowpublicmarket.com ZD WINES ECO VINEYARD TOUR [Napa] $60, 1-800-487-7757, info@zdwines.com Delve deeper into the ecological practices while sipping great wines organic farming, renewable energy, biodiversity...
OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET [Napa]
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CALISTOGA BALLOONS [Calistoga]
Take the Ride of a Lifetime in a Calistoga Hot Air Balloon of Napa Valley!
30 Years of Quality & Safety in Napa Valley. Calistoga Hot Air Balloons has a trusted reputation and years of experience providing guests a safe and unforgettable journey into the heavens. Views of Castello di Amorosa, Palisade Cliffs, Mt. St. Helena, Chteau Montelena, Old Faithful Geyser and Sterling Vineyards.
Packages available include Champagne brunch, bike tours, wine tasting and tours, horseback riding, safari tour. See website for details: www.calistogaballoons.com
1-888-995-7700, driftaway@calistogaballoons.com
NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS [Yountville]

Whats the best way to experience the wine country? By bike, of course! With the help of Napa Valley Bike Tours discover new wineries while taking in the beautiful sights. Tours are available with or without friendly, knowledgable guides and include a picnic lunch. Wine purchases can be picked up and waiting for you when you return. The time you spend bicycling with Napa Valley Bike Tours will be your favorite memory of wine country! Bike rentals start at $45. Tours are $99/$159 6500 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94599 (707) 251-TOUR | www.napavalleybiketours.com
PETRIFIED FOREST [Napa]

Step back in time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country. Come take a walk with family and friends and be a witness to redwood trees that once grew in abundance here and were turned to stone 3.4 million years ago by a local volcano. Docent led tours occur at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and take approximately 45 minutes at no additional charge. Adult prices are $16 for 90-minute, docent-led tour $10 for .5 mile trail open for self-guided tours Check the website, petrifiedforest.org for updated tour details.
NOT TO BE MISSED NAPA VALLEY ADVENTURES

DIROSA [Napa] $12-$16, (707) 226-5991 Extensive art collection (2,000 works of art, 800+ artists) situated on 200 acres of Carneros rolling hills. www.dirosaart.org KAYAK NV [Napa] (707) 501-8585, paddle@kayaknv.com, www.kayaknv.com See Napa Valley from a whole new perspective! 3-hour guided eco-friendly excursions on the Napa River or Lake Hennessey.
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Ill tell you the owner, Ray Hanson, is a real character and hes passionate about what he does. He loves talking with all kinds of people young people, older people, people from all around the world, etc. One could say that Ray is a real people person. He told me, I meet my passengers as clients, and they leave as friends. I want to adopt them and take them home with me. Next thing you know, Ray will own a bed & breakfast to accommodate all of his adoptees! Ray was as a firefighter that just recently retired, so if some sort of unfortunate incident happened to occur during your adventure, he would know exactly how to handle it. If by chance Ray isnt your driver, his other drivers have all been through rigorous training to provide exemplary (and safe) service. Along with the wine tours, Destiny safely chauffeurs clients to the airport, concerts, shopping sprees, weddings, bachelorette parties, sporting events, proms, anniversaries and just about any kind of special event imaginable. The limo (which comfortably seats eight passengers) is a spotless black 2006 Lincoln Tiffany Town Car, and it comes fully stocked with Champagne and other adult beverages, water, sodas and more. It features a state-of-the-art sound system, which will sooth your ears or rock your world, depending on your mood. Ray just added two beautiful black stretches and a silver Mercedes Benz S500 to his fleet as well as a 2014 Black Cadillac Escalade coming this summer. Clients have plenty of luxurious transportation options. Your car is waiting let Destiny Wine Tours take you to your By Sue Straight, The Wine Wench travel destination!
LITTLE KNOWN FACT Destiny Wine Tours was founded in 2009 and Rays wife is credited with choosing the name for the company (great name, by the way!). FUN FACT Owner/Driver Ray Hanson says after driving a big fire truck for all those years, driving my limo is like driving a sports car! Not to worry, though, Ray is a true professional and pilots his limo with great care. KUDOS FOR DESTINY WINE TOURS Five Star Rating on www.yelp.com! It doesnt get any better than that!
Destiny Wine Tours

Tours are available seven days a week 3295 Vichy Avenue, Napa (707) 254-0442 www.destinywinetours.com www.facebook.com/pages/ Destiny-Wine-Tours twitter: @destinywinetours
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Calistoga Balloons is the only hot air balloon company to fly over scenic Calistoga and Northern Napa Valley on a regular basis. These flights are more rural in nature, providing pristine views from a hot air balloon. Experience Old Faithful Geyser and the dramatic Palisade Cliffs as well as spectacular views of world-renown landmarks like Mt. St. Helena. Youll float over famous vineyards and wineries including Clos Pegase, Sterling Vineyards, Frank Family Vineyards, Charles Krug Winery, Chteau Montelena and Castello di Amorosa. Calistoga is a unique destination whose vistas will remain with you long after you land. Your adventure begins just after sunrise, between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., when hot air ballooning flight conditions are best and the morning sunlight enhances the natural beauty. Guests meet at the historic Railroad Depot for pre-flight coffee and pastries and then off to the mornings determined launch site. After the crew inflates the balloon, guests hop into the wicker basket. Once everyone is in, the hot air balloon is ready to go and you begin your gentle ascent. After about an hour of enjoying the breathtaking views of Napa Valley, the hot air balloon will be navigated to a landing site, then your ballooning party is transported for a celebratory Champagne brunch at one of Calistogas finest eateries before your 1 p.m. tour and tasting at Castello di Amorosa. By Alexandra Charsley
GOOD TO KNOW Early mornings in Napa Valley are usually cool. It is recommended that you wear layered clothing and a jacket depending on the time of year and sneakers or comfortable shoes. Bring sunglasses and cameras and enjoy the flight! VISIT Exclusive packages including a scenic bike tour, horseback riding experience and spa treatments, as well as an African Safari in Wine Country are available. Private flights can also be booked in advance for a truly memorable experience in Wine Country.
Calistoga Balloons
1458 Lincoln Ave, Railcar #15 Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-5758 | 1-888-995-7700 www.calistogaballoons.com Facebook: Calistoga Balloons Twitter: @CaliBalloons Instagram: Calistoga Balloons Pinterest: Calistoga Balloons
Mention Day Trips and enjoy a magnificent flight, Champagne brunch followed by a tour and tasting at Castello di Amorosa for $265 per person.
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There is only one place to taste wine while travelling through the Napa Valley. Housed in an operating antique train, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers guests a gourmet meal comparable to any Napa Valley restaurant, as well as an introduction to a variety of wines on their new Wine Flight program. Choose from the Sweet, White, Napa, and Red Flights, or bring a friend and share! Each flight boasts four wines to sample, accompanied by tasting notes to guide you through the experience. Enjoy your selections in one of the Lounge Cars as vineyards roll past, their entire life cycle on display through the windows of the Wine Train. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an authentic, memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multiple course meals, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique railcars. A stroll through this amazing vintage train with a wonderful lunch or dinner is a chance to revisit American history and renew your own personal connections with friends, family and life. The luxuriously appointed restored Pullman railcars offer visitors a look into the American past of nostalgic train travel, but with a modern awareness to Napas gourmet tradition. Three onboard kitchens serve 100,000 guests every year, continuing the Wine Trains mission of protecting the Napa Valleys historic rail corridor and the era of luxury train travel by providing an unmatched Napa Valley experience. Be inspired to savor the moment and the journey while you are transported through the Napa Valley and through history while having your experience paired with excellent hospitality and cuisine. There are many great restaurants in Napa Valley, but you will always remember your trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train.
VARIETALS You name it, they might very well have it from a carefully considered list. PLAN AHEAD The Napa Valley Wine Train runs year round with lunch trains boarding at 10:50 a.m. Dinner trains open one to five nights a week boarding at 5:50 p.m. Be sure to check the website. FUN FACT The Wine Train is the first and only passenger locomotive in the United States to convert to compressed natural gas. HOW HEAVY? Each of the 1915-1917 Pullman-made rail cars weigh approximately 80 tons. HISTORY 2014 marks the Wine Trains Silver Anniversary and 25th year of operation, as well as the 150th year for the tracks on which they operate. SPECIAL OFFERS Be sure to check their informative website.
Napa Valley Wine Train

1275 McKinstry Street, Napa (707) 253-2111 winetrain.com
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Check out Napa Valleys only Evening Winery Tour. The first of its kind!
Napa Valley Aloft has a mission to make your hot air balloon ride a great adventure! Starting from the moment you make your reservation to the final goodbye after the flight, the Kimball family will deliver a fun escape for you all along the way. They offer smaller, less crowded baskets, which fly exclusively in Napa Valley (the only company to offer this) launching their balloons from V Marketplace (Vintage 1870) in Yountville and Pope Valley. Afterwards, they offer a sit down Champagne breakfast at Pacific Blues Caf hosted by your pilot! Combined with their passion for hot air ballooning, it makes them perfectly suited to be your special hosts and guides during your morning with them. This family owned operation focuses on hospitality! Your pilot will share local history and stories with their extensive knowledge of Napa Valley at no additional charge. Hop on board for an exclusive view of Napa Valley as a bird sees it beautifully spread out beneath you for an unforgettable experience. Napa Valley Aloft is the only company allowed to fly over Pope Valley a bonus when there is fog in Yountville. Their FAA certified hot air balloon pilots are among the most experienced in the world with extensive knowledge of ballooning over Napa Valley. Make a reservation for an exclusive flight for two for a special occasion, anniversary or marriage proposal. Perhaps you want to share the flight for a classic sunrise adventure for 8-12 passengers. You can make special arrangements for larger groups upon request and you can purchase gift certificates for special occasions. Call Napa Valley Aloft today to begin a most memorable By Dawn Marie Carlson lifetime experience.
FUN FAMILY FACTS Napa Valley Aloft is the oldest balloon company in Napa Valley founded and launching from V-Marketplace in Yountville since 1978.Jayson Kimball, co-owner and head pilot, was one of the youngest pilots to fly solo (he was 12). He also receiveda commercial ballooning pilots license on his18th birthday making him the youngest to do so. Jayson, age 36, is a very seasoned and knowledgeable balloon pilot. Jay Kimball, co-owner with 35 years ofexperiencepiloting, has over 9000hours flying hot air balloons. That calculates to over one year in flight.
Napa Valley Aloft

Open daily 6525 Washington St., Yountville www.nvaloft.com (707) 944-4400 Look for Napa Valley Aloft on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TripAdvisor and YELP!
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Beaulieu Vineyard
Sterling Vineyards
The Heritage Wine Trail

A Carneros-to-Calistoga Wine Country Experience that is Sure to Please!
BY MONICA L. DASHWOOD
With more than 400 wineries in the wine country, planning your day can be overwhelming. The Heritage Wine Trail, a full-day tour and wine tasting package, removes the guess work from your travel plans and promises a memorable excursion from Carneros to Calistoga in the heart of Napa Valley. For only $99 (a value of over $150), you will experience a pre-arranged day of leisure, visiting four iconic wineries Acacia Vineyard, Beaulieu Vineyard, Provenance Vineyards and Sterling Vineyards and an authentic wine country picnic lunch. ACACIA VINEYARD The day starts in the Carneros region at Acacia Vineyard, famous for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here you will enjoy a walk through their vineyard, learn about Winemaker Matthew Glynn, his winemaking style and Acacias unique
32-year history and then taste five of their favorite wines (not commonly found outside of their winery), including wines that have been awarded 90+ points. After tasting a number of delicious wines, its time to pick up your prepared picnic lunch at the quaint Oakville Grocery store, a little place with gourmet foods to sample before you picnic later in the day. BEAULIEU VINEYARD Your next stop is the beautiful Beaulieu Vineyard built in 1885. You will begin your tour in the most historic part of their winery where a knowledgeable wine guide will take you through their 100-year-old Redwood Tank Forest to the Heritage Room. You will sample wines from French and American oak barrels and from two of their popular releases, including the iconic Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, made at BV since 1936.
Acacia Vineyard Hewitt Vineyard/Provenance Vineyards
HEWITT VINEYARD/ PROVENANCE VINEYARDS From there, experience Provenance Vineyards, which means origin. With its stunning architecture, bright red exterior and oak barrel stave floors, you will sample delicious and full-bodied wines from their top vineyard origins. As a wine club member, treat yourself to their exclusive tastings from three current releases followed by a pairing of Merlot chocolate sauce and port. As a special treat, we have included a tasting of our Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon to ensure you experience a wine grown in historic Rutherford Dust. By now, you will be good and hungry. Its time for lunch! Provenance Vineyards offers an ideal setting for a wine country picnic surrounded by their lush vineyard grounds.
STERLING VINEYARDS The tour ends with a big finish at Sterling Vineyards, unique for its Greek-inspired architecture, set on a 300-foot-high hill overlooking Calistoga. As you ascend on an aerial tram, you will feast your eyes on panoramic views of one of the most dramatic wineries in California. When you disembark, you will be greeted with a glass of wine as you follow the winemaking process from grape to glass. You will be guided from the barrel room to one of the terraces, to sit, relax and taste three of their limited-production wines. There is much to discover in the beautiful Napa Valley and the Heritage Wine Trail promises a fun-filled wine adventure from start to finish! Book your tour today. Call 800-919-3693, send an email to Inquiries@HeritageWineTrail.com or visit the website at www.HeritageWineTrail.com.
Offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily www.HeritageWineTrail.com | 1-800-919-3693 | Inquiries@HeritageWineTrail.com

Can not be combined with any other discounts. Expires 12/31/2014.
Please Enjoy Our Wines Responsibly. 2014 Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, Napa, CA
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Calistoga sits in the top end of Napa Valley like a cork in a wine bottle. This lively, well-preserved historic small-town and surrounding region simply delights everyone. Delicious restaurants, glorious mountains, diverse art galleries, world-famous hot springs, eclectic bookstores and roadside stands, boutique shopping and happy locals combine to make Calistoga a favorite of Napa Valley locals and visitors.
Flat Iron Grill 1440 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, (707) 942-1220, www.flatirongrill.com
There is nothing dusty about this intimate, yet friendly restaurant. Open for dinner daily, don't miss the hickory smoked baby back ribs.
LODGING Brannan Cottage Inn 109 Wappo Avenue, Calistoga, (707) 942-4200, www.brannancottageinn.com
Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, (707) 942-4101, www.calistogainn.com
One of the most popular outdoor dining venues in the Napa Valley. It's patio stretches along the Napa River and it's award-winning micro-brewery (Napa Valley Brewing Company) occupies the historic water tower. Vibrant late-night social scene.
Brannan's 1374 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, (707) 942-2233, www.brannansgrill.com
One of the original 25 Hot Springs Resort cottages from 1860. Close walking proximity to famed Calistoga Hot Springs (across the street!) and only two blocks to downtown Calistoga, makes this charming inn a repeat hit. Six rooms are available year round. Escape, indulge & dream! Built in 1870 by Napa's original stage line owner, the Pink Mansion is a lovely, private and restful destination that retains the elegance of its historic past. Rates include gourmet breakfast for two and afternoon wine and appetizers.
Pink Mansion 1415 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, (707) 942-0558, www.pinkmansion.com
Go for the winning wine list (with rare Napa and Sonoma cult labels) and stay for the fine foods and great atmosphere. Brannan proudly sponsors local, artisanal producers and their dishes are the better for it. This summer, dine alfresco on the patio!
JoLe 1457 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, (707) 942-5938, www.jolerestaurant.com
Solage 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, 1-866-942-7442, www.solagecalistoga.com
From Farm to Table. JoLe is OpenTable.com's "Diner's Choice Winner" for 2010 a wonderful compliment to owners and husband-and-wife team Matt and Sonjita Spector. Enjoy the delicious menu and mouth-watering pastries!
Driving Time: 20 minutes From Frank Family Vineyards to Castello di Amorosa 1.6 miles to Cuvaison Estate Wines 2.6 miles to Lee Youngman Galleries 2.6 miles to Old Faithful Geyser 2.5 miles Total 9+ miles
Where cosmopolitan luxuries take on an enlightened, comfortable attitude! Offering a healthy, green environment, 89 eco-friendly studios and Michelin star rated Solbar restaurant, Solage is a stylish and naturally bril iant hotel!
Calistoga Ranch 580 Lommel Road, Calistoga, 1-800-942-4220, www.calistogaranch.com
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Tucked into a private canyon in the Upper Napa Valley on a 157-acre site, the luxury resort captures the rich culture of food, wine and nature.
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Lee Youngman Galleries 1316 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga (707) 942-0585, www.leeyoungmangalleries.com
Take the Ride of a Lifetime! Views of Castello di Amorosa, Palisade Cliffs, Mt. St. Helena, Old Faithful Geyser and Sterling Vineyards. Packages available include Champagne brunch, bike tours, wine tasting and tours, horseback riding, safari tour. Lee Youngman Galleries represent over 35 name-worthy, professional, full-time artists. Visitors wil find beautiful local and regional paintings not found anywhere else in the wine country. This is an experience in viewing original oils, watercolors, pastels and sculptures.
www.calistogaballoons.com, 1-888-995-7700 driftaway@calistogaballoons.com
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Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of the three "Old Faithful" geysers in the world. Bursting regularly and throwing thousands of gallons of water high into the air, Old Faithful is a glorious sight. Other attractions include the petting zoo, museum and picnic grounds more to come.
Old Faithful Geyser of California 1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, (707) 942-6463
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Dario Sattui knows how to give a wine country experience unlike any other. Castello di Amorosa, opened in 2007 after fifteen years of planning and construction, is true to the Sattui form. The 107 rooms of the 13th-century-styled castle contain ramparts, hand-painted frescoes, a torture chamber and labyrinthine cellars amidst their 136,000 square feet, making the Castello a winery like no other anywhere in the United States. Theres even a chapel, too, and all this takes place inside a structure of imported European brick, wood and iron, as well as more than 8,000 tons of Napa stone. As is to be expected, given the Sattui philosphy of wine, there are lots of options at least a dozen and a half at last count. These various offerings can be tasted as part of the General Admission and Tasting or the Reserve Tasting, and wine and chocolate pairing is always an option, too, as is non-alcoholic bottled grape juice for non-imbibers. Grapeseed oil and grapeseed flour are available for purchase. These are healthy, antioxidant-rich products that are produced from the seeds of Castellos wine grapes. Touring options abound and definitely help to heighten the experience. Reservations are likely required, so plan ahead accordingly as you choose from a Tour and Tasting, Tour and Reserve Tasting, Young Adult Tour, Wine and Cheese Pairing, Royal Food and Wine Pairings in the Royal Apartment or Hiking Vineyard Tour. Each takes about two hours, including the wine tasting, and each include barrel tasting in the Grand Barrel Room. For those seeking the ultimate experience, the Blending Seminar is for you! As you can see, Castello di Amorosa is clearly not to be missed make sure its at the top of your Napa Valley By Josh Stein itinerary. Enjoy!
WHAT TO TASTE Lovers of a good ros should try the Giola Rosato di Sangiovese for an Italian-influenced style, and those in search of Big Reds need look no further than the Reserve Cabernet, Il Barone, and the Super Tuscan, La Castellana, which adds Cab and Merlot to Sangiovese.
WINE AWARDS 2009 Il Barone 94 points, Wine Spectator 2010 Don Thomas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 94 points, Wine Spectator
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Castello di Amorosa
Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4045 N. St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga (707) 967-6272 www.castellodiamorosa.com
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If there ever was a benign cult, it would be that centered around Napa Valleys Frank Family Vineyards. Mention their Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, any of their Cabernets or other wines to someone who loves the grape and their eyes will brighten showing their desire for a taste. Yes, their wine is that good, and a visit to their northern-valley tasting room becomes almost a pilgrimage. The tasting room in the impeccably restored Craftsman house has been rated among the top in the nation. And, while praise for the winery, the wines and the tasting room may be completely up-to-the minute, its history goes back more than 125 years. In 1884, it was known as Larkmead Winery; today, it is considered to be a prime example of California Wine Country architecture, listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The grounds are expansive, with a beautiful lawn, picnic tables, majestic oaks and trimmed hedges that complement the winery and tasting room. Inside the tasting rooms, the business of winemaking is balanced with good humor and as much information as you want. Or simply enjoy the tastes. That is perfectly fine with them. As tasting room manager, Aaron Feaver says, I want visitors memories of the winery to be as much about their experience here as the wines they taste. These wines are pretty spectacular, as you will discover on your first visit but assuredly not your last. By Charles Neave
VARIETALS Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus the rare Winston Hill Red. They also make limited amounts of Zinfandel Port and many of the wines are crafted in limited reserve programs. SPARKLING, ANYONE? Be sure to ask about their Sparkling Wines, produced in the French mthode champenoise. RATINGS Most wineries, if theyd ever get a score of 90 or above on a wine from critic Robert M. Parker, Jr., would jump for joy and pop the cork on a bottle of bubbles. So imagine the euphoria when the winery received five scores in the nineties recently. HOLLYWOOD Owner Richard Frank is a recipient of an Emmy for lifetime achievement. He was also chairman of Walt Disney Television, president of Walt Disney Studios for almost ten years and president of the Paramount Television Group.
Frank Family Vineyards

Open daily 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
For parties of six or more appointments are necessary.
1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga 1-800-574-9463 or (707) 942-0859 www.frankfamilyvineyards.com
Youll never have better wine ... or a better time.

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Cuvaison Estate Wines original tasting room and historic winery in Calistoga, is on the east side of the Silverado Trail nestled at the base of the Vaca Mountain Range. The tasting room has a contemporary take on the classic tasting environment, offering an intimate experience where guests can gather at the bar or enjoy a seated tasting. Tree shaded picnic grounds are a popular attraction and are open all year round to wine club members and visitors. Cuvaison produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown exclusively on its estate vineyard in the heart of the world-renown region of Carneros in Napa Valley. They also produce limited quantities of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and their port style dessert wine for wine club members to taste and purchase. Enjoy the rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and limited Zinfandel wines from their historic Brandlin Estate Vineyard located 1,200' above the valley floor. If Calistoga is your destination, dont miss visiting Cuvaison Estate Wines tasting room.
PICNIC HERE! & WINE CAVE TASTING Two intimate and engaging programs are available to visitors including a Gourmet Picnic Lunch and Wine Tasting as well as a Wine Cave Tasting. Learn more online! CLUB BENEFITS Access to limited releases, savings on wine and tasting room merchandise and invitations to member-only parties. VARIETALS Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a unique port-style dessert wine called Espiritu.
Cuvaison Estate Wines

Open Daily Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4550 Silverado Trail North, Calistoga CA 94515 (707) 942-2468 www.cuvaison.com www.brandlinvineyard.com Follow Cuvaison and Brandlin on Facebook and Twitter.
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Experience Cuvaison Estate Wines warm hospitality on your next visit to Calistoga!
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Lee Youngman Galleries is unique in several ways. They represent over 35 name-worthy, professional, full-time artists. Collectors know they can find original quality art and many make return visits to purchase additional paintings since 1985. Visitors will find beautiful local and regional paintings not found anywhere else in the wine country. The sales presentation is low-key which makes purchasing art a pleasant experience. The spacious gallery is an experience in viewing original oils, watercolors, pastels and sculptures. Visitors are always welcome to tour the gallery. Ralph Love, Lees father, became a nationally known and award-winning artist who had natural talent without any formal training. Producing more than 1,900 pieces of artwork and an assembly of art students over time, he left a legacy. You can savor some of his soulful desert and mountain landscapes at Lee Youngman Galleries. Paul Youngman, Lees husband, came with abundance of formal art training then he worked for twenty years in the commercial art field. Later, he relied on his natural talents as a painter and watercolorist of landscapes, abstracts, architectural subjects, harbor scenes and wine country artwork, which you can peruse at the gallery. Visit Lee Youngman Galleries in Calistoga today for a pleasant art experience. By Dawn Marie Carlson
FUN FAMILY FACTS Lees father, Ralph Love, is a listed Early California painter and you can view his artwork in nine U.S. museums. Love is revered for his Grand Canyon and California desert paintings. He passed in 1992. In 1994, Lee married one of her gallery artists, Paul Youngman. The art world was intrigued when she and Paul announced their marriage. Danny Medina with a major Scottsdale art publication quipped, Lee Love knows how to keep her artistsshe marries them!
Lee Youngman Galleries

Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday 1316 Lincoln Ave. , Calistoga www.leeyoungmangalleries.com | (707) 942-0585 Look for Lee Youngman Galleries on Facebook.
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On & Around
Howell Mountain
Beginning on the Silverado Trail, this trip includes Conn Valley, Howell Mountain and Pope Valley with striking views from high elevations to rolling hills on the valley floor. You can see what Napa County was like in the early pioneer days. Be sure to plan a full day for this one its a beautiful drive and youll want to take in the sites. Most of these wineries require prior appointment and watch for the addresses or you might miss them. FOOD College Market 15 Angwin Plaza, Angwin, (707) 965-6321
Here you will find plenty of options for picnicking. Other than salami (meat-free products only), this store has any other grocery items you may need.
Pope Valley Market 5850 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley, (707) 965-9922
Driving Time: 35 minutes From Pope Valley Winery to Bravante Vineyards 7.4 miles to Viader Vineyards 2 miles to Burgess Cellars > 1 mile Total 13 miles
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Winding through picturesque fields, undulating vineyards and oakstudded hills, one gets the feeling of being transported back in time heading northeast away from the Silverado Trail. There you will find Pope Valley Winery established in 1897 originally as Burgundy Winery. The winery itself seems to transport you back in time with the original hand dug cave complete with hand hewn red wood timbers. The original farmhouse still graces the property, as well as a blacksmiths workshop, complete with the tools of the trade. The tasting room next to the winery is welcoming and without pretense, offering a number of limited production, winery only releases. The goal is not just to provide an escape from the rest of the Valley but to actually make you forget there is anywhere else at all. As you can tell, Pope Valley the area and Pope Valley the winery are very much alike: both are the true, authentic Old Napa which so many people come to in search of. Well, like all good things, it takes a bit of time, a willingness to step away from where everyone is headed, in order to find, but when you do, the results are all you imagined and more. Head up and to the right and go taste for yourself why Pope Valley Winery has been making quite a name for itself by doing things in a time-tested, unpretentious way. Enjoy!
GOOD TO KNOW The cave, entirely hand-dug, took nine years to build! San Francisco Chronicle award winners: Double Gold 2011 ASA Cabernet Sauvignon Best of Class 2010 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Best of Class 2010 Merlot Eakle Ranch Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Eakle Ranch Silver 2010 Sparkling Blanc de Blancs There are special group or lunch tastings available by appointment, and the winery has picnic grounds, a bocce court and a horseshoe pit for guests enjoyment. Pope Valley was originally called Locallomes after the Indians who first settled the valley. The name was changed to Pope Valley after Julian Pope was given a land grant to the area by the Mexican government. After the governor signed it, Julian Pope paid twenty-five cents and Pope Valley became his! Dont miss the incredible Zinfandel Port! This rich, luscious wine is the perfect ending for a day in the wine country.
Pope Valley Winery

Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley (707) 965-1246 | www.popevalleywinery.com
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At the end of a drive that sweeps through vineyards sits Howell Mountains Bravante Vineyards, home to premium, estate-grown wines. Here, the commitment is always, and unwaveringly, to quality. That goal drives everything we do in the vineyard and in the cellar, said founder and proprietor George Bravante, a respected grower of citrus, stone fruit and table grapes in the Central Valley. Were focused on crafting consistently delicious and well-made wines from our historic appellation. From the beginning, our philosophy has been grounded in one word: commitment. Commitment to creating world-class wine and commitment to the winemaking styles that best express the varietals. And that quality starts in the vineyard. The education and enjoyment begins in the compact but comfortable tasting room, just off the winemaking facility, with gleaming silver tanks and a modern crusher-destemmer. Doors open on each end. Outside are entrances to the naturally temperature and humidity controlled caves, an integral part of their barrel aging program. You begin your tour and tasting with a refreshing glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Along the way youll hear anecdotes and history inside the caves and outdoors, where the views are spectacular. It is education at its most sublime an hour of learning, but mostly its about the enjoyment of both wine and place. By Charles Neave
VARIETALS Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon BARRELS Humidity-constant caves are full of American, French and Hungarian oak barrels. TOPOGRAPHY As removed as the winery is from the bustle of the Valley floor, it is still barely ten minutes from the intersection of Deer Park Road and the Silverado Trail. So there it sits, remote but easily accessible and the result is a casual, unhurried, relaxed and informative tasting environment. HARVESTING At harvest they hand pick into small, five pound trays to keep the integrity of each individual berry prior to crush; and they harvest in small lots, only as the unique sections of their vineyards ripen one-by-one. SPECIAL Ask about the much-coveted Simpatico blended from the finest barrel-selected wine from each vintage, and Trio, a Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
Bravante Vineyards
Open Wed-Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment. Just give them a call, theyre happy to see you! 300 Stone Ridge Road, Angwin (707) 965-2552 | www.bravantevineyards.com www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
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From your perch high on a mountain rim, as you look down on a stunning vista of vineyards and take your first sip of Viader wine, it will dawn on you that this experience is one that will live in your memory forever. The sweeping panoramic views that unfold before you are some of the most magnificent on earth, befitting of the elegant, take-your-breath-away wine that a gracious winery host has just poured for you. Viader Vineyards only makes red wine, but not just any red wine. It has been the vision of one very determined and talented woman, Delia Viader, to plant a European-style vineyard, with vines oriented up and down the steep hillside of Howell Mountain and create wines that can compete with the finest in the world. Such a vineyard requires meticulous hand-farming resulting in wines that consistently garner rave reviews from discriminating wine lovers. Delias signature wine, Viader Proprietary Red Blend, features Cabernet Sauvignon with a significant component of Cabernet Franc. Delias aim was to create a wine that enhances a meal, and showcases the charming elegance of Cabernet Franc together with the incredible structure of mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Described as Liquid Cashmere by many, the Viader Proprietary Red Blend displays silky tannins that Delia attributes to her mature first-growth vineyard estate, now managed by her son, Alan Viader. To round out the experience, her daughter-in-law Mariela Viader, a Thomas Keller trained chef, can prepare hors doeuvres or small dishes to pair with Viader wines for your special occasion or private event with as little as three weeks advance notice. A truly spectacular winery, coupled with magnificent winesthe essence of an awe-inspiring Napa Valley Experience. By Ronda Giangreco
GOOD TO KNOW All of the rocks used in the building of the tasting room, offices, planters and walls were collected from the lands surrounding the vineyards. Especially selected are the ones covered with moss and those with unique shapes that represent the natural beauty of the mountains terrain in the architectural elements of each structure. There are eight different types of lavender growing on the estate. Not only are they gorgeous flowering plants, but they attract bees and contribute to the aromatic nature of Viader wines. The familial atmosphere carries on with Delias two young grandsons (and possible third-generation winemakers) happily pulling grapes off the vines around harvest time with all-encompassing smiles. Viader is 1200 feet above the Napa Valley floor on the rocky slopes of Howell Mountain. The European design of the vineyards, with the vines oriented up and down the steep hillsides, is a planting method that optimizes sun exposure, vine density and erosion control.
Viader Vineyards
Please call ahead to make an appointment 1120 Deer Park Road, Deer Park, CA 94576 (707) 963-3816 | www.viader.com
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There is one very important element that truly defines Burgess Cellars: the unique site. As Steve Burgess says, It is why our wines are different. It is why we are different. Located high on Howell Mountain, and commanding a breathtaking view of the Napa Valley, Burgess can trace its origins to a winery that was established on the property in the 1880s. That was long before cars or paved roads existed to link the property to civilization. The vineyards were planted with the help of mules, dynamite and the hard work of people whose vision is reflected today in the fine wines of Burgess. Weve been sustainable since before the word was invented. With us it has always been a necessity, relates Steve. For those who wish to visit the historic wine country of the Napa Valley, an afternoon at Burgess is essential. The tasting room experience at Burgess is refreshingly free of pretentiousness. Located in their barrel room, the tasting bar is often manned by one of the family members. Burgess wines are elegant and complex with purity and balance, and include an array of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. They also make a few wines that are only available at the winery. Their Grenache and Petite Sirah are true finds that you wont get anywhere else. Their flagship wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, thrives on the western slopes of Howell Mountain near the winery. By Ronda Giangreco
GOOD TO KNOW The original grapes were planted by Italian emigrant Carlo Rossini in 1891 on property originally homsteaded in the 1870s. Tom Burgess bought his small mountain-side winery in 1972 after falling in love with wine in the 1960s while touring Europe. From an open-air, mountainside porch you can see all the way from Saint Helena to Calistoga. Their signature wine is the Cabernet Sauvignon, a big, bold wine that represents this varietal at its best. Burgess Cellars keeps a large selection of wines in their library, offering guests the opportunity to buy aged wines. The wines in their library program are stored in ideal conditions until release. If you see our library selection sticker on the wine, Mr. Burgess said, it means it has never left our cellar until the time of the library release. Steve Burgess, the winerys head of sales and marketing, was actually born during the winerys first harvest!
Burgess Cellars
Call or visit the website to make an appointment. 1108 Deer Park Road Deer Park, CA 94576 1-800-752-9463 | www.burgesscellars.com
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Sage Canyon
FROM THE WRAPAROUND DECK AT AUBERGE DU SOLEIL BISTRO & BAR
Striking Sage Canyon cups the eastern edge of Napa Valley and boasts some of the richest soil types and distinctive wine-growing elevations along famed Atlas Peak and Lake Hennessey. It is also has the distinction of being one of the earliest winemaking regions in Napa when Swiss settlers Anton and Caterina Nichelini hand built their stone Nichelini Family Winery in 1884 and served as key pioneers in the rise of Napas modern wine industry. Today, this region still stands for excellence, beauty and careful craftsmanship. FOOD Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Road, Rutherford (707) 963-1792, www.hillstone.com
Located at the crossroads of Hwy 29 and Rutherford Road, the Rutherford Gril has been serving fabulous food to locals and tourists of Napa Valley for decades. Don't miss the fantastic selection of appetizers and entrees!
LODGING Rancho Caymus Inn 1140 Rutherford Road, Rutherford 1-800-845-1777, www.ranchocaymus.com
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Rustic elegance at its most charming. Surrounded by the all-consuming fragrance and visual splendor of Napa Valley, the Rancho Caymus Inn is a tranquil, petite 26-room Inn that is designed and decorated to capture the simpler times of early California.
Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford (707) 963-1211, www.aubergedusoleil.com
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The oldest family-owned winery in the Napa Valley, Nichelini was established in the Chiles Valley District by Italian-Swiss pioneer winemaker Anton Nichelini in 1890. Anton planted many of the sites still in use by the current generations of this family enterprise. Not only is this one of the longest continuous winemaking families in the United States, but the scenic drive to Chiles Valley will take you back, mile by mile, to a simpler time. With the exception of the road, much of what surrounds looks as it did one hundred years ago during the first heyday of winemaking in the North Coast. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by a snapshot of Napa winemaking circa 1900, including a gigantic Roman-style wine press which was used commercially until 1955. The vineyards are nearby and range in age from two-decades to nearly ten decades thats what comes of caretaking the same set of rows generation after generation. Inside the 1895 seven-bedroom farmhouse, the bottom floor is now a tasting room, and outside are picnic tables and a bocce court. No reservations are required for groups of up to a dozen, and the winery does offer tours of the facility and barrel chai. Another benefit of being in the wine business as a family for so long is the ability to make wines which speak from the winemakers passion rather than for large commercial distribution. The tasting room is generally the only place to taste and purchase these fifty- to one hundred-case lots, and not many other locations anywhere, let alone in Napa, can give you access to heritage bottlings of old world reds like Petite Sirah and Primitivo. Whats most impressive, though, is the guiding philosophy the family will share with you while you are there, tasting the wines and enjoying the locale: We encourage you to step back in time and let us take care of you. Absolutely! By Josh Stein
WHAT TO TASTE The family is justifiably proud of all of their releases, but if pressed and asked when unaccompanied by other family members, universal praise was heaped upon the white Old Vine Muscadelle de Bordelais, made from Sauvignon Vert vines planted in 1946, and the Old Vine Zinfandel, made from vines planted in 1929 by Anton Nichelini himself. PLAN AHEAD Many of the winerys bottlings are made in such small quantities that only club members gain access to them. The same goes for barrel tastings, wine-and-food events and vineyard tours. Consider joining the wine club when you visit to have total access to winery life. LITTLE KNOWN FACT Anton Nichelini was the first Swiss settler in Chiles Valley, establishing his homestead in 1884. A number of his vines are still producing! VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Old Vine Muscadelle (Sauvignon Vert), Petite Sirah, Primitivo, Ros of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Old Vine Zinfandel
Nichelini Family Winery

Open Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday by appointment 2950 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena (707) 963-0717 www.nicheliniwinery.com
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Winding through the eastern hills of the Napa Valley one would be forgiven for believing it impossible for a winery to be in such a remote setting. While snaking through the back roads, a sense of anticipation builds. Something wonderful must be around the next turn. Indeed it is. Upon arrival, you will feel as though you just stepped into a faraway land. The outdoor ambiance is a blend of Old World Europe and Californias Hispanic influenced history. Once inside, visitors are greeted with a feast for the eyes in every corner. Massive one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures fashioned from gnarled tree limbs illuminate classic mission-style furnishings. The gracious staff of Kuleto Estate will start you off with a walking splash of their refreshingly approachable Rosato, a dry ros. You will then head out for a tour of the grounds of this magnificent estate, passing by the Amalfi patio that overlooks the picturesque landscape, complete with rolling vineyards and an awe-inspiring view of the valley below. Standing at the point overlooking Lake Hennessey, one will gaze on a vista that is unparalleled in scope. The estate tour is followed by a leisurely tasting on the outdoor terrace. Your guide will pour a variety of ultra-premium wines while you enjoy panoramic views of this incredible mountaintop estate.
GOOD TO KNOW 100% estate-grown fruit, featuring more than 100 separate vineyard blocks Each block is farmed and picked separately with harvest often lasting up to 50 days. Gravity flow winery allows gentle handling of lots as small as one-half ton. The winery is 1250 feet above the valley floor with sweeping views of Lake Hennessey and the vineyards of the Napa Valley. Their most unique wine is the Moscato which is fermented dry (i.e. almost no residual sugar), making it one of the few Moscatos that is not a dessert wine. This wine is the ideal pairing for oysters! Make an appointment for a Cabernet tasting offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays for $60 per person ($30 for wine club members) focusing on limited-production Cabernets.
Kuleto Estate
Daily tours and tasting, by appointment at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m., 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. 2470 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena (707) 302-2209 | www.kuletoestate.com Follow Kuleto Estate on Facebook
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Of the 16 sub-appellations in the Napa Valley the Rutherford AVA may be the most renowned. Legendary winemaker Andr Tchelistcheff said, It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet. The Zaninovich family acquired the winery and estate vineyards in 2000, but have been growing grapes and crafting wines for three generations. The winery grounds include a century-old olive grove and an unpretentious, homey atmosphere makes it a peaceful respite in a day of winery hopping. Our winemaking team crafts elegant, true-to-the-varietal wines with fruit sourced from the two estate vineyards and other select vineyards throughout the valley. The cooler sites yield grapes with bright, rich flavors and tropical fruit characteristics. Warmer sites within the valley produce grapes with deep, intense flavors. Together they provide the winemakers with an unequaled palette of flavor, character and quality. Rutherford Ranch Winery was awarded Napa Winery of the Year by the New York Intl Wine Competition 2013. The full line of award winning premium varietals include several wines only available at the winery. Choose from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and deep, rich proprietary red blends Rhiannon and Abela. All of the wines are available in the tasting room along with Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the familys vineyards in Monterey County. Visitors can also enjoy the winerys signature Chocolate & Wine pairing a unique wine experience with local artisan chocolates and purchase family-produced olive oil and organically grown raisins (a visitor and staff favorite). Take the time to discover these Wines Worth Knowing.
VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel FUN FACT Corks are a natural and renewable resource produced from the bark of cork oak. You can see one of these amazing specimens at the winery. GREEN Ask about the winery's Sustainability Certification from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance SPECIAL TASTINGS Discover the unique Chocolate & Wine Pairing. There are also daily tours (by appointment) to learn the history and geography of the property and includes a wine and cheese pairing. Or, test your sensory skills with the Sensory Analysis and Tasting experience. Call the hospitality staff to make your reservation.
Rutherford Ranch Winery

Visit daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1680 Silverado Trail South, St. Helena (707) 968-3200 www.rutherfordranch.com Look for Rutherford Ranch Winery on Facebook and Twitter
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St. Helena
FOOD Annas Cantina 1205 Main Street, St. Helena, (707) 963-4921
The special little town of St. Helena is located seven short miles south of Calistoga on Foothill Blvd/CA Hwy 29. The playground of the tres chic and tasteful, St. Helenas one Main Street is filled to the brim with gourmet bakeries, acclaimed restaurants, couture clothes, and lavish home decor and kitchen shops. Vineyard Country Inn 201 Main Street, St. Helena, (707) 963-1000 www.vineyardcountryinn.com THINGS TO DO Weekends at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) 2555 Main Street, St. Helena 1-888-995-1699 www.ciaachef.edu/enthusiasts
A great place to meet locals and indulge in some karoake! A must for Thursday night visitors and public-singing-fans. Anna's is a locals hangout that happily welcomes visitors.
Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet 933 Main Street, St. Helena (707) 963-3486, www.gottsroadside.com
A three diamond, AAA approved lodge offering 21 suites with fireplaces. Using lovely old world brick, the Vineyard Inn courtyards, pool, and lounge areas provide a great place to unwind after that busy day of wine tasting!
Select a cooking or wine class at the world-famous CIA.
"Mighty Fine Eats!" indeed. Keeping alive the traditions of handmade American food. Artisanal ingredients in traditional recipes combine for a refreshing take on old roadside favorites. Don't miss the burgers and fries!
Guigni Deli 1227 Main Street, St. Helena, (707) 963-3421
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Taste the history from Mario and Mary Trinchero, the familys winemaking heritage. Trinchero Napa Valley focuses on small lot estate grown wines specializing in single-vineyard Cabernets. The Trinchero family descendants designed and built a new winery, tasting room and luxurious hospitality center in 2007 with views of the Howell and Spring Mountains on the twenty-two acre site. The site has wine education programs and a Tuscan-style culinary center, which features indoor and outdoor kitchens, culinary gardens and a wine cellar. The new fermentation center design reflects New Yorks Grand Central Station and the barrel room has 1,400 French oak barrels. The familys history is displayed throughout the hospitality center and tasting room. You can enjoy A Taste of Terroir, which is a horizontal tasting of single-vineyard Cabernets, and an introduction to the appellations of Napa Valley. The sit-down comparative tasting takes place in the downstairs cellar of the hospitality center and includes individual cheese pairings ($50 by appointment). At the wine bar, you can sample four current releases ($15) or select a Cabernet comparative tasting that includes the Signature Cabernet ($30). The Legacy Club offers members first access to the small-production wines with a twenty percent discount, special offerings throughout the year and invitations to festivals and winemaker dinners in the hospitality center. Dawn Marie Carlson
FUN FACT In 2007, Mario Monticelli became the winemaker with hand-crafted winemaking experience. His focus is on estate-grown wines from the familys significant vineyard holdings in the Napa Valley AVA scoring more than 50 90+ point scores from top wine critics.. TASTING ROOM The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seminars are by appointment at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Call (707) 963-1160 or 1-800-473-4454 or email Lew Price at lprice@tfewines.com. VARIETALS Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Meritage and Sauvignon Blanc
Trinchero Napa Valley

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3070 North St. Helena Highway Napa, CA 94574 (707) 963-1160 or 1-800-473-4454 www.trincheronapavalley.com Follow Trinchero Napa Valley on Facebook!
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There is a lot of history behind this winery. John Ballentine emigrated in 1910 from County Tyrone, Ireland to the Bay Area. His son Van grew up in the Napa Valley helping to plant vineyards, prune vines and make wine. The history of this winery also involves the Pocai family from Italy. Over time, their winemaking, their families and their fortunes intertwined. Even the devastating San Francisco earthquake of 1906 played a part. Luck was also a major player, especially when it came to the acquisition of some of the best vineyard land in the entire Napa Valley. Luck can never be an underestimated component when it comes to successful winemaking, a fact that continues to this day. When you enter the tasting room at this working winery, youll find a long, stylish room with chocolate-hued walls, an L-shaped bar and lots of stone and wood. Windows on the north look out on vineyards, the floor is slate, the lighting modern, and youre likely to find yourself talking to the owners and their always-friendly staff. Today, all of the Ballentine wines are estate wines and the wines available in the tasting room are wonderful examples of what the Napa Valley is famous for. Here, youll find your own favorites as you taste your way through Ballentines list of special offerings. By Charles Neave
VARIETALS Chardonnay, Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel Port and a very rare sparkling Malvasia Bianca Frizzante that is perfect for that special occasion or a spur-of-the moment picnic. TASTINGS Available by prior appointment FOOD PAIRING Try their rich Port with dark chocolate after a meal, or just as a special treat any time of day. PRODUCTION About 10,000 cases a year. GEOGRAPHY The hills that create the Napa Valley also help shape the wines made in this part of Northern California Wine Country. To the east of this winery is the Vaca Range, on the other side of the Valley; to the west, across from the winery, are the Mayacamas. GREEN FACT The winery is now 100-percent solar powered, just one of their many green efforts.
Ballentine Vineyards
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only 2820 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena (707) 963-7919 www.ballentinevineyards.com
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Words hardly do justice to St. Clement Vineyards and Tasting Room. Set high above the Napa Valley floor in an 1870s Victorian house, St. Clement is at once regal and inviting. St. Clement Vineyards was a private residence until 1976 when it became a winery dedicated to producing world-class wines. The home itself was built in 1878 and is a remarkable piece of California Victorian architecture. Think period-appropriate paint, decor and details like carved arrows in the eaves to ward off evil spirits! More than half of Napas 33 different soil series and 100 different soil variations are represented in St. Clement wines. The grapes are sourced from some of the best vineyards in the Napa Valley from diverse AVAs such as Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder and Rutherford. They are able to take these exceptional grapes and produce St. Clement wines with extraordinary depth and complexity. Tasting fees are $20-$25 and guests can choose from a menu that includes reds and whites. For those interested in private tastings, St. Clement offers Big Reds of St. Clement which features limited-production Cabernet Sauvignons from a variety of Napa Valley vineyards. Private tastings are by appointment only and By Abigail P. Zimmerman are $35 per person.
ONLY AT THE WINERY! St. Clement produces 14 wines, but only five of them are available in select markets throughout the US. The remaining eight are secret little gems that you can only find in the tasting room. DONT MISS: 2009 Steinhauer Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain This single vineyard Cabernet comes across as ethereal at first, then gains volume and shape in the glass. Cranberry, raspberry, minerals, mint and spices are all woven together. It received 91 points from Wine Advocate and retails for $80. VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay FUN FACT St. Clement's portfolio of stunning Napa Valley wines is anchored by the flagship Oroppas Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to their own vineyards, St. Clement has been working for years to build relationships with some of the top winegrowers in Napa Valley's most sought-after sub-appellations. Each vineyard brings its own individual qualities to the blend.
St. Clement Vineyards

Open Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2867 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena 1-866-877-5939 www.stclement.com *Terms and conditions apply see winery for details. www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
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For more than 130 years, Beringer Vineyards has reflected the rewards of hard labor, agricultural pride and determined viticultural stewardship. German emigrant Jacob Beringer followed his brother Frederick to the New World in 1868 to begin a new life. Hearing of Californias warm, sunny climate, the brothers headed west to Napa Valley. Vintage cellar worker, Jacob Beringer was thrilled to find Napas rocky, well-drained soils similar to those of his native Rhine Valley. From the beginning, the Beringer brothers were vastly ahead of the oenological times. Frederick and Jacob built a gravity-flow winery and steam-powered grape crusher, then enlisted the help of laborers to hand-dig tunnels within the hills of Napa Valley. There are two different tours offered daily that explore the Old Winery and tunnels. Beringer is world-famous for crafting classic wines from Napas finest appellations and vineyards. Founder Jacobs foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards. In its third century, Beringer is led by Winemaker Laurie Hook who produces wines that speak eloquently of Beringers rich history and contemporary elegance. Laurie speaks volumes when she says you cant make wine only through science...trust your intuition as well. It is this blend of art and science that elevates Beringer wines above the By Abigail P. Zimmerman rest.
FUN FACT Beringer Vineyards has Victorian-era roots and is the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley! In 2001, the entire winery site was designated a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Moscato, Sparkling Moscato WHAT TO TASTE The 2010 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from a blend of several premier Napa Valley vineyards. A blend of mountain and valley floor fruit, this Cabernet retails for $160. It scored 94 points from Wine Spectator. CALLING ALL FOODIES! Find recipes to perfectly pair with Beringer wines on the winerys website.
Beringer Vineyards
Open daily June through October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. November through May, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2000 Main Street , St. Helena 1-866-708-9463 www.beringer.com Follow Beringer Vineyards on Facebook and learn of new releases and special events! *Terms and conditions apply see winery for details.
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If a movie company were to design a set, they could not do better than to replicate the historic, family-owned Merryvale Vineyards property. From the ivy on the side of the building to the manicured grounds, tall trees and the fountain outside, to the expanse of wood, wood beams and ochre walls inside. There is also the Library Room where great vintages of Merryvale wines gently rest, and the magnificent Cask Room separated from the tasting room by just an iron gate. In this stone-walled room are double-tiered racks of enormous century-old oak casks and on either side as you enter, even larger monuments to the grape. Our goal is to craft elegant, complex, world-class wines in the finest European style, yet reflecting the fruit from Napa Valleys finest vineyards. To that end, we emphasize quality over quantity with no compromises. To discover how this statement manifests itself in the bottle and in the glass, plan a visit to Merryvales spacious tasting room. You can choose from the two tasting options: The Signature Tasting that offers four wines to taste and the Prestige Tasting that has five, including Profile. The winery also offers two very unique experiences for guests: the Wine & Cheese tasting and the Profile Library Tasting. The wine and cheese tasting is a seated, semi-private food & wine experience that pairs artisan cheeses with Merryvale Vineyards wines. Developed by our on staff CIA-trained chef, Jason Velderrain, the Merryvale Cheese & Wine Tasting focus on family-owned, local-sourced products that embody the values of the Merryvale Vineyards family. It is available daily by prior appointment. Profile by Merryvale is the pinnacle of Napa Valley wines. Handcrafted from select vineyard sites as well as the Schlatter Family Estate Vineyard, Profile is the centerpiece of the Merryvale winemaking legacy. Combining our current release Profile with three past vintages, this privately hosted, seated tasting is the ultimate expression of Merryvales unique and historic winemaking history. This experience is available by prior appointment.
VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Antigua Dessert Wine, and Profile a classic Bordeaux blend. Many of these wines, particularly the Profile, are available in large formats and as older library wines. AWARDS To be honest, far too many to mention. On an environmental green level, they have received multiple certifications. HISTORIC TRIVIA The Merryvale winery building was the first new winery built in the Napa Valley after Prohibition was (at last!) repealed. FUN FACT Look around the tasting room to discover just what an artisan can do with barrel staves. PRIVATE EVENTS Wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, family occasions, corporate events and more, the Cask Room at Merryvale can accommodate groups of up to 112. Call (707) 968-3429 for details.
Merryvale Vineyards
Wine Tastings offered until 5 p.m. Open 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily 1000 Main Street, St. Helena (707) 963-7777 | www.merryvale.com Facebook & Twitter
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One winery I cant stop talking about is HALL St. Helena. Unveiled late last year, the reimagined winery and Visitors Center combines both the old and the new; a sophisticated tasting room, a historic Napa Valley building dating back to 1885, a modern art collection both inside and out and, of course, exquisite wines. The first thing youll notice about HALL is its huge sparkling new rabbit sculpture on Highway 29. Bunny Foo-Foo is one of the incredible works of famed artist Lawrence Argent, who also did a similar installation at the Sacramento Airport. Modern, one-of-a kind sculptures are infused throughout the buildings and in the gardens. On the lower floor of the main building is a state of the art winemaking facility, and was in fact the first LEED Gold Certified Winery in the State of California. If you look up above the fermentation vats, youll see red glass sculptures and large pinwheels that appear to float from the ceiling. Inside their sophisticated glass-walled tasting room youll be greeted with a splash of Sauvignon Blanc, their welcome wine followed by awared-winning Cabernets (HALL has more than 30 wines rated 90+). The winery produces 12 different Cabernets each from small lot vineyards, and each with remarkably different qualities. The 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet is full of luscious rich berries, soft notes of oak and smooth tannins. I also loved the 2010 T-Bar-T Ranch from Alexander Valley, jam-packed with baked cherries and currants, spicy notes, and a minerality that makes it for a perfect pairing with a juicy steak. By Mindy Joyce, WineryCritic.com
VARIETALS HALL produces 12 different labels of Cabernet Sauvignon, from both the Napa Valley and also the Alexander Valley. The winery also produces Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Pinot Noir. HALLs Napa Valley estate vineyards are Certified Organic and employ cutting-edge vineyard technology to yield the highest quality grapes. TOURS & TASTINGS Call for details/reservations. Gallery 401 Tasting $30, walk-in basis Bergfeld Tour & Tasting $50, daily on the hour Wine Tasting 101 $30, daily at 10 a.m. Demystifying Wine & food $75, Saturday at 11 a.m. Sunset Cruise $50, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Ultimate Cabernet Collector $100, daily at 11 a.m. Wine & Art Exploration $50, Sunday at 11 a.m.
HALL St. Helena

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 401 St. Helena Highway South St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 967-2626 | www.hallwines.com @hallwines
HALL has more than 30 wines that have been rated 90 or above.
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Vittorio Sattui was an Italian immigrant who founded a winery in San Francisco in 1885, and is the great-grandfather of Dario Sattui, who restarted the family winery in St. Helena in 1975. Its like a slice of Italy, with a busy piazza of stone walls, courtyards, a tower, cellars, fountain and expansive picnic grounds. Of course, a selection of highly-rated wines is always available. It all begins when you enter the Italian Deli & Marketplace, where you can shop an expansive variety of house-made sandwiches, salads, meats and over 200 cheeses. The famous weekend BBQ is especially tantalizing. Next stop, the tasting area, offering a variety of wine tasting options. Theres a whole list of highly-rated Cabernets, Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels from which to choose; and if you like white wines, V. Sattui produces award-winning Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs and Muscat wines. V. Sattui is also one of the biggest producers of Riesling in both dry and off-dry styles. With the Reserve Tasting youll try a flight of six single-vineyard and limited-release wines. V. Sattui wines are only available at the winery or online at www.vsattui.com, making a visit to the tasting room just a little more special. So, what are the critics saying? V. Sattui offers more than a dozen 90+ point rated wines from the likes of the Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Connoisseurs Guide and more. If that were not enough, V. Sattui Winemaker Brooks Painter was named Winemaker of the Year at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition. And thats just after V. Sattui was named Winery of the Year for the third year in a row at the 2014 Winemaker Challenge. With over 100 Gold, Platinum, Best of Class and Best of Show medals in the past year alone, V. Sattui wines are worth their weight in gold!
VARIETALS Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, White Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewrztraminer, Madeira, Sparkling Wines, Muscat and more HUNGRY? Enjoy food and wine pairings and pick up a snack, a picnic, something savory or sweet to nibble on all from the deli where youll find more than 200 cheeses and an assortment of food items and gifts. SPECIAL EVENTS If youre planning a wedding or dinner, everything you need for a special event is within these stone walls. SPECIAL OFFERS Consider membership in the Cellar Club or Wine of the Month Club, which allows year-round access to taste a portfolio of their best wines and invitations to special events.
V. Sattui Winery
Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Winter 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 1111 White Lane, St. Helena (707) 963-7774 | www.vsattui.com Follow V. Sattui Winery on Facebook and Twitter @vsattui1885.
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Oakville began in the 1860s as a waterstop for tourist steam trains. Neighboring Rutherford grew to boast some of the most famous wine labels in the new world. Today, the rolling vineyards in this part of unincorporated Napa still serves as an outstanding tourist destination for visitors seeking an artisan, gourmet experience. World-class wineries offer up some of the finest Napa reds and white wines known to oenophiles while the Oakville Grocery is equally famous for delicious foods, coffees, and picnic items. FOOD Oakville Grocery 7856 Highway 29, Oakville, CA 94562 (707) 944-8802, www.oakvillegrocery.com
Built in 1881, this "little country store" has sold local, all-California sundries, deli delights and confections for more than 120 years.. This is a great place to find gifts!
Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Road, Rutherford (707) 963-1792, www.hillstone.com
Located at the crossroads of Hwy 29 and Rutherford Road, the Rutherford Grill has been serving fabulous food to locals and tourists of Napa Valley for decades. Don't miss the fantastic selection of appetizers and entrees!
LODGING Rancho Caymus Inn 1140 Rutherford Road, Rutherford 1-800-845-1777, www.ranchocaymus.com
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Of the 16 sub-appellations in the Napa Valley the Rutherford AVA may be the most renowned. Legendary winemaker Andr Tchelistcheff said, It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet. The Zaninovich family acquired the winery and estate vineyards in 2000, but have been growing grapes and crafting wines for three generations. The winery grounds include a century-old olive grove and an unpretentious, homey atmosphere makes it a peaceful respite in a day of winery hopping. Our winemaking team crafts elegant, true-to-the-varietal wines with fruit sourced from the two estate vineyards and other select vineyards throughout the valley. The cooler sites yield grapes with bright, rich flavors and tropical fruit characteristics. Warmer sites within the valley produce grapes with deep, intense flavors. Together they provide the winemakers with an unequaled palette of flavor, character and quality. Rutherford Ranch Winery was awarded Napa Winery of the Year by the New York Intl Wine Competition 2013. The full line of award winning premium varietals include several wines only available at the winery. Choose from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and deep, rich proprietary red blends Rhiannon and Abela. All of the wines are available in the tasting room along with Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the familys vineyards in Monterey County. Visitors can also enjoy the winerys signature Chocolate & Wine pairing a unique wine experience with local artisan chocolates and purchase family-produced olive oil and organically grown raisins (a visitor and staff favorite). Take the time to discover these Wines Worth Knowing.
VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel FUN FACT Corks are a natural and renewable resource produced from the bark of cork oak. You can see one of these amazing specimens at the winery. GREEN Ask about the winery's Sustainability Certification from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance SPECIAL TASTINGS Discover the unique Chocolate & Wine Pairing. There are also daily tours (by appointment) to learn the history and geography of the property and includes a wine and cheese pairing. Or, test your sensory skills with the Sensory Analysis and Tasting experience. Call the hospitality staff to make your reservation.

Visit daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1680 Silverado Trail South, St. Helena (707) 968-3200 www.rutherfordranch.com Look for Rutherford Ranch Winery on Facebook and Twitter
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For years Whitehall Lane has been known for its wide variety of wines, incredible Cabernets and friendly staff. The Leonardini family owns and operates the winery and has created a portfolio of limited-production wines found only at the winery. To introduce visitors to Whitehall Lane and do some painless wine education, they offer daily tastings covering such topics as the art and science of winemaking, the valley history and just plain fun facts. They talk about varietals, sensory evaluations of wine and pairing wine with food. During each session youll sample a variety of current-release wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. For the most discerning visitors they offer an exclusive wine tasting experience in their Club Room, perched atop the winerys newest addition. Youll enjoy a seated tasting of Reserve Cabernet with a winery concierge in this beautiful setting with a sweeping view of vineyards from indoors and on the deck. A charcuterie platter is available to accompany your tasting. An appointment is required. Allow an hour so you can relax and fully enjoy the experience. Actually, there are all sorts of wine surprises in the Club Room. You may get a preview of an unreleased wine, a vertical from the library, or a horizontal tasting of all the winerys Cabernets. They now produce two single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons: the Leonardini Vineyard Cabernet from the St. Helena appellation, and the Millennium MM Vineyard from Rutherford. But the fact is that no matter which of the tasting options you choose, you can be guaranteed an experience youll long remember.
VARIETALS Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir CLUB ROOM A seated VIP tasting experience with light fare in the Club Room overlooking the Estate Vineyard and Barrel Room. By appointment only. Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. daily. EDUCATION Public tours are conducted that are fun, educational and provide a behind-the-scenes look at a family-owned working winery. They can also set one up especially for you! Call for daily times and options. GREAT GIFT Indulge yourself with the gift of being part of their extended family join the wine club! Whether for yourself or for someone special, its like getting the Napa Valleys finest delivered to your doorstep three times a year. There is a reds-only option. Visit whitehalllane.com for details.
Whitehall Lane Winery

Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1563 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena 1-800-963-9454 x19 www.whitehalllane.com Look for Whitehall Lane Winery on Facebook and Twitter
Ask about Reserve Tasting, with access to the winery-exclusive, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons poured side by side.
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Rutherford Hill, a Terlato family owned winery, is perched high on the eastern hillside just off of the Silverado Trail, and is known as a pioneer in Merlot. Set amid oak woodlands and rolling vineyards, visitors are greeted with unmatched valley views. The winery exudes a sense of casual elegance, with lush gardens, climbing roses and an expansive courtyard area making it a must-see Napa Valley destination. Merlot leads the portfolio of world-class Rutherford Hill varietals produced from grapes grown in an array of carefully selected estate vineyards and produced with the Terlato familys legendary commitment to quality. Owner John Terlato works closely with winemaker Marisa Taylor, who hand-crafts 11 different classic varietals each year. The Rutherford Hill caves are a unique characteristic of the winery, and offer the perfect environment to honor the ancient practice of aging wine underground. At 59 and 90 percent humidity, the wines evolve flawlessly and with minimal evaporation, reducing alcohol concentration. The revival of the winery was led by Anthony Terlato and his sons, Bill and John when they purchased the winery in 1996. They see themselves as stewards of the land and a solar power system delivers the winerys electricity. Rutherford Hill offers a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy a private dinner in the candlelit wine aging caves. The gorgeous picnic grounds are perfect for a memorable picnic and are available by reservation for a fee. Dont miss the chance to experience Rutherford Hill legendary Merlot, sweeping views of the valley and the adventure you crave.
PHILOSOPHY: Life looks better from Rutherford Hill. VARIETALS Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel Port, Ros DAILY TOURS Daily tours of the winery include the tasting of five Napa Valley Red wines, offered daily at 11: 30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Guests are taken through the winery cellars, and impressive cave system while tasting and learning Rutherfords history and winemakers philosophy.
Rutherford Hill Winery

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 200 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford, CA 94573 (707) 963-1871 www.rutherfordhill.com You can also follow Rutherford Hill Winery on Facebook and Twitter
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You know the name its synonymous with wines that stand among the worlds finest. For more than 40 years, Robert Mondavi Winery has been delighting visitors with an inspired mix of award-winning wines, fine cuisine and the best in music and the arts. Sample the hand-crafted, winery-only Spotlight wines from the stunning, redesigned Vineyard Tasting Room, or linger on the new patios, where beautiful views of the famous To Kalon Vineyard invite you to sip, savor and connect with friends and family. Visit the To Kalon Reserve Room for reserve wines and personal service in a luxurious, intimate setting, and pair your selections with an artisan cheese plate. For an unforgettable experience in food and wine pairing, indulge in the leisurely Harvests of Joy lunch, or join the Garden to Table dinner program, where youll work with the winery chef to craft your meal from garden-fresh produce. Programs featuring cheese and wine pairings, chocolate and wine explorations, and library wine tastings are also available. The winerys renowned Signature Tour takes you on a 90-minute, comprehensive journey from grape to glass, and concludes with a seated tasting of three wines. Small group sizes ensure a personal, in-depth experience. For those travelling with children or with time constraints, the Discovery Tour provides a viewing of the vineyards and cellars and a tasting in a By Alexandra Charsley 30-minute time frame.
VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Fum Blanc FUN FACTS Genevive Janssens, Director of Winemaking for Robert Mondavi Winery was named Wine Enthusiasts 2010 Winemaker of the Year. These awards recognize excellence in the wine industry, honoring the most notable figures, with a special emphasis on achievements made over the past year. CONCERTS For 45 years, the annual Summer Concert Series has hosted legendary musical artists ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Josh Groban. Bring a picnic supper along, or choose a meal on site from local restaurant partners. Purchase tickets soon they sell out quickly!
Robert Mondavi Winery

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Napa CA 94562 1-888-766-6328 Option 2 www.robertmondaviwinery.com/Visit-Us
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Celadon 500 Main Street, Napa (707) 254-9690, www.celadonnapa.com
Downtown Napa is an essential stop for any visitor. This charming old town is filled with great shops, wine tasting venues, fine dining, inns and all sorts of special events happening along the recently restored waterfront and trees-lined avenues. For whats going on in Downtown Napa, visit the website at www.napadowntown.com. Situated on the north end of Napa is Stags Leap AVA that produces world renowned Cabernet Sauvignon as well as other Bordeaux varietals.
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A quasi-casual dining experience, Celadon takes the best of Napa Valley produce, wines and foods and serves them up as Global Comfort Foods with a casual, stylish flair. No pretensions here just delicious lunch and dinner!
LODGING The Meritage Hotel & Spa 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, (707) 251-1900 1-866-370-6272, www.themeritageresort.com
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One-of-a-kind foods, picnics, wines and unique shopping all under one roof. Friday night music and Saturday morning Farmers Markets are a treat.
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Jamieson Ranch Vineyards is the southernmost winery in the Napa Valley, allowing convenient access from many Bay Area locations. The propertys more than 300 acres of gently rolling hillsides and vineyards were formerly part of General Mariano Vallejos Rancho Suscol in the mid-1800s. Today, the ranching tradition continues with cattle grazing the hillsides, sheep amidst the vines for weed control and an apiary, from which the estate honey is sourced. The unique architecture of Jamieson Ranch is reminiscent of a majestic western mountain lodge, replete with soaring ceilings, seating around a cozy fireplace, an observation gallery overlooking the barrel room and production area and a spectacular wraparound veranda that affords sweeping views of the Napa Valley and San Pablo Bay. NAPA COMFORT FOOD: WOOD-FIRED | WINE-FRIENDLY Jamieson Ranch Vineyards recently launched Napa Comfort Food: Wood-Fired | Wine-Friendly the innovative new culinary program featuring sophisticated comfort food with a twist. An ode to its historic, ranching roots, these offerings showcase each seasons freshest ingredients whenever possible, sourced from their organic gardens coupled with expressive wines from the JRV portfolio. Chef will also whip up some mouthwatering bites on the wood-fired grill. Each pairing will burst with unexpected, bright and satisfying flavors. Pairings are served daily at 12:15 p.m., with advance reservations.
FUN FACT On weekends adorable miniature horses (part of the therapy outreach program) are on hand to interact with winery guests.
Jamieson Ranch Vineyards

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Napa Comfort Food Served daily at 12:15 p.m. with reservations 1 Kirkland Ranch Road, Napa Reservations: (707) 254-8673 ext. 119 or www.jamiesonranch.com Be sure to watch the calendar at jamiesonranch.com for upcoming winery events
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Take a step back in time at the recently opened Capp Heritage Vineyards Tasting Room and Vintage dElegance Lounge. Enjoy a glass of wine at the historic Noyes Mansion bar situated under belt-driven ceiling fans reminiscent of Napa in the late 1800s. Or, venture into the adjacent lounge featuring Art Deco decor, a wondrous copper-clad fireplace and a ten-foot-diameter stained-glass domed ceiling light a perfect place to sit and stay a while. Its also available for group tastings, special events, concerts and art exhibits. The new addition to downtown Napa is owned by Dan and Marguerite Capp, long-time Napa County residents and is managed by artist-musician Gary William Koehler, the former General Manager and National Sales Director for Dutch Henry Winery. Come for the evening music, come for the Sunday art shows, but most of all come for the wine and an experience unparalleled in the Napa Valley.
VARIETALS Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon CAPP HERITAGE Dan Capp is the great, great grandson of Napa Valley pioneers David Hudson and wife, Francis Griffith. Traveling by wagon train, they crossed the Sierra Nevada, settled in the Napa Valley in 1845 and planted the first vineyard in St. Helena.
Capp Heritage Vineyards

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Often later on Fridays and Saturdays 1245 First Street at Randolph Napa, CA 94559 (707) 254-1922 Email gary@cappheritage.com
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Follow the aroma of wine and wood-oven-fired pizzas to Napas buzzing hub, Oxbow Public Market, where Ca Momi resides. Its a place to kick back riverside, while biting into the perfection of traditional Napoletana pizza pie and other Italian-inspired bites, and sipping Ca Momi wines. Ca Momi is owned and operated by three spirited Italians, who wanted to make wine in Napa Valley, while capturing the essence of their Italian heritage. Ca Momi brings a taste of Italy to the eclectic mix at the Oxbow. Its a full-service restaurant, Enoteca (wine bar) and retail shop, all rolled into one, where patrons have a choice of services. The Drink Serving as the winery tasting bar, Ca Momi Enoteca provides a place to sit and savor. Known for its Rosso di Napa a complex red blend Ca Momi also makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a selection of other wines in small lots, as well as serving wine from other local boutique Italian-varietal producers. The Enoteca has several award-winning beers on tap or by the bottle. A variety of Italian sodas and refreshing sparkling waters are available, too. The Food Ca Momi is one of only a few Italian restaurants in the country to be certified by Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN), meaning it specializes in truly authentic pizza Napoletana created with the same genuine technique found on the streets of Naples, Italy. An essential part of the arduous process requires that pizzas be cooked for 90 seconds in a wood-burning oven at 900 degrees. The finished pie has a raised edge crust soft, elastic and easily foldable not crispy. The sit-down restaurant also serves traditional Italian plates: Tagliatelle alle fave, pecorino e menta (pasta with fava pesto, mint leaves and pecorino romano) or Crespelle ai funghi (a thin pancake filled with Wine Forest mushrooms, parmigiano reggiano and mascarpone) and Italian pastries that would have inspired da Vinci to sculpt a cream puff By Denise Olliffe from marble.
GOOD TO KNOW Ca Momi means House of Momi, the namesake of their villa and vineyards in Veneto, Italy. Folks can grab small bites at the Ca Momi Enoteca bar, serving an assortment of antipasti, imported and local artisan meats and cheeses, piadine and more. Ca Momi is a Michelin-recommended restaurant that crafts and serves obsessively authentic Italian cuisine.
Ca Momi Napa Valley

Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 610 First Street, Napa Oxbow Public Market (707) 257-4992 www.camomi.com Reservations can be made on the Ca Momi Enoteca website: www.camomienoteca.com www.facebook.com/ camominapavalley
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Bill Cadman, the owner of Tulocay Winery, is a treasure of information about wine. He is also a witty, humorous and thoroughly entertaining gentleman. Well, the gentleman part might be a bit of a stretch. Bill is old-time Napa, with not an ounce of pretentiousness about him. Nowhere else can you sit down with someone as knowledgeable or as approachable as Bill Cadman. He simply does not have a snobbish bone in his body. His irreverent, light-hearted take on the business of winemaking, however, belies his superior skills. This is seriously good wine. He doesnt even maintain a pour list. Hell just ask what you like and open bottles accordingly. In 1972, Bill brazenly bought an old chicken farm and began pestering the local wineries for a job. He started his career by operating the crushers at Charles Krug. From there he went on to enjoy a long history in the industry, working for the likes of Robert Mondavi, Joe Heitz and other giants of the winemaking world. In 1975, after consuming copious amounts of wine one evening, he made the presumptuous decision to open a winery himself. My friends looked at the old chicken coops and declared them perfect for a winery. In my altered state, I agreed! What ensued was the creation of a refreshingly relaxed wine country experience and a Pinot Noir that would launch his career. He has been enjoying the heck out of life ever since. By Ronda Giangreco
VARIETALS Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel and Chardonnay GOOD TO KNOW Tulocay Winery is one of the oldest and smallest winery operations in the Napa Valley, providing the most informal and unique tasting experience in the area. At his unassuming Tulocay Winery, Buddy, a little, yappy dog, will loudly announce your arrival. Youll then be escorted to the deck of Bills home or to his kitchen table, as the weather dictates, for one of the most low-key and friendly wine tasting experiences you will ever enjoy. Bill collects art and his home is filled with some very interesting pieces. With just a little encouragement, hell show them to you and tell you the stories behind them. Above: Fernando, vineyard manager at Haynes Vineyard (source of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah), holding Buddy the yapping dog and Calvin, Bills grandson.
Tulocay Winery
Open by appointment only 1426 Coombsville Road, Napa For tours & tastings, call Bill Cadman, (707) 255-4064 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
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FOOD Ad Hoc 6476 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-2487 Lucy @ Bardessono 6526 Yount Street, Yountville (707) 204-6000 Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Ln, Napa (707) 224-3300 Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-0103 Bottega 6525 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 945-1050 Bouchon Bistro 6534 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-8037 Hurleys Restaurant & Bar 6518 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-2345 Redd 6480 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-2222 Redd Wood 6755 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 299-5030 R+D Kitchen 6795 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 945-0920 LODGING Bardessono 6526 Yount Street, Yountville (707) 204-6000, www.bardessono.com
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Napa Valley Bike Tours 6795 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-2953 www.napavalleybiketours.com Rent safe, clean, tuned-up bikes for a few hours, a whole day or even join in for a four-night bicycling vacation! Often the best memories of a trip don't come home in a shopping bag; they are the memories you make with your loved ones. Guided and self-guided tours also available. What a great find! Napa Valley Aloft: Hot Air Ballooning 6525 Washington Street, Yountville (707) 944-4408, www.nvaloft.com Soar high above the vineyards, hilltops, and gaze all the way to San Francisco. Guaranteed single flights (not a bunch of low altitude hops), professional pilots and staff, and Napa Valley lunches clearly made Napa Valley Aloft a first choice among astute locals and visiting guests!
A chic hotel, restaurant and spa in the heart on Yountville. Think perfectly made cappuccino, gourmet picnics made to order, in-room massages, discreet outdoor showers, rooftop pool and winemaker dinners. Dog friendly.
Yountville Inn 6462 Washington Street, Yountville 1-866-366-8166, www.yountvilleinn.com A lovely hotel with old-world craftsmanship, large rooms, excellent customer service and creekside setting
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At Hagafen Cellars, we believe in producing wines which we ourselves drink and enjoy: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and White Riesling. We also produce Brut Cuve sparkling wines as well as several late harvest dessert wines. Why so many different varietals but such small quantities? Because small-lot releases allow us to hand-select and produce the absolute best of each years production. For this reason, we limit our total annual production to 8,000 cases. We are proud of our success and honored to be able to produce these fine wines for your enjoyment. Owned and operated by Irit and Ernie Weir, the winery was founded in 1979, and the first commercially released vintage was harvested in 1980. Ernies daily involvement in the two sides of wine production, grape growing and winemaking, ensures the superb quality of our releases. Fine wine starts in the vineyard with careful management, says Weir. I strive to take advantage of Napa Valleys geology and climate to produce the best wine varietals. I interfere as little as possible with the soil in order to create a balance that minimizes the chemical and erosion impact. As a sustainable Green Winery, we respect the values of conservation and land stewardship while embracing innovative practices. Once harvest is completed, I undertake the second part of my job, winemaking. This presents an interesting challenge every time since each year the growing season and harvest are unique and different. I never seek to change what Nature has provided. My goal is always to showcase Submitted the best that our land can produce.
GREEN AND THEN SOME! Hagafen is certifiable! Certified Green Winery, Certified Green Vineyard, Certified as a Fish Friendly Farmer, CA Certified Organic Farm, Solar Water & Electricity, Certified CA Sustainable Wine Grower FUN FACTS With over 25 wines to choose from there is something at Hagafen Cellars for everyone. Even the White House enjoys Hagafen. (You can see the framed menus from White House dinners in the tasting room!) VISIT With the quaint tasting room, beautiful gardens, recycled material sculptures, lawn games, organic veggie garden, chickens (with eggs for sale!), 25 wines available and great tasting room host personalities you might not want to leave.
Hagafen Cellars
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa CA (707) 252-0781 x113 www.hagafen.com visit@hagafen.com
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This winery is incredibly unique as it is one of a handful of completely underground wineries in California. The four families who call The Caves at Soda Canyon home are first-generation winemakers and dedicated to crafting the best wine in the valley. Waugh Cellars When you meet the founders of The Caves at Soda Canyon, Ryan and Crystal Waugh their unbridled passion for creating fine wine is obvious as well as their vision of a community based winery. With thirteen vintages under his belt, at 37, Ryan Waugh is one of the youngest winemakers in Napa and Sonoma. Waugh Cellars produces 3,500 cases of award-winning wine annually. Buoncristiani Family Winery Is a collaboration of four brothers born into a wine-loving Italian family in the Napa Valley. Every harvest the brothers worked alongside their dad in the small vineyards he tended, learning the craft of wine-making. These early hands-on experiences sparked a desire to create world-class wines. The brothers have been producing highly sought-after Napa Valley wines since 1999. Patland Estate Vineyards Twenty-five years ago, when Henry and Olga Patland, first came to Napa as a young couple, they were smitten by the Valley and dreamed of having a winery. Today Henry and Olga, together with their three sons, and the exceptional talent of Jay Buoncristiani, have taken Patland Estate Vineyards to a new level and continue to reach new heights. Lobo Wines In 2007 Randy and Krys Wulff found their dream property with 42 acres on Atlas Peak. In June, 2013, their 2011 Chardonnay was awarded the Chairmans Trophy at the Ultimate Wine Challenge in New York as the Best of the Best and number one wine among Chardonnays from all over the world. By Bonnie Zimmerman
VARIETALS Waugh Family Wines: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Russian River Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley Patland Estate Vineyards: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon Buontcristiani Family Winery: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Dolcetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosato Lobo Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay TASTING & TOURS Visits are by appointment only offering world-class tours, tastings of current releases from all four families and more. Classic Cave Tour and Tasting Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting Reserve Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting
The Caves at Soda Canyon

Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2275 Soda Canyon Road Napa, CA 94558 Reservations: (707) 861-8100 or info@thecavesatsodacanyon.com www.thecavesatsodacanyon.com
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Drive into the historic and world famous Stags Leap Winery and be transported back in time. The old stone Manor House was built more than 120 years ago from local rock and granite quarried nearby, and the winery itself gave rise to the very legends that are the Napa Valley red wines. Located seven miles north of downtown Napa, Stags Leap is a fabled 240-acre estate and one of Californias oldest wineries. Grapes have been farmed here continuously since the 1880s. Stags Leap Winery is the namesake for Stags Leap AVA and some of the most idealized Napa Valley wines. Unique terroir and succinct microclimate support Stags Leaps classic approach to winemaking, vineyard management and viticulture practices. As a result, the wines produced are rich and show remarkable finesse and intensity. Its no wonder Stags Leap continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the nations most critically acclaimed wineries. Indeed, Stags Leap wines embody the very expression of Napas finest grapes, soil and climate. Winemaker Christophe Paubert likes to say that We didnt invent winemaking, we just work hard at it. And the labels current releases certainly benefit from this ethic. Be sure to try the Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon called The Leap. This is Stags Leaps most distinctive Cabernet, made year after year from the best blocks within our estate vineyard. The Leap was created to showcase this intimate vineyard tucked up against the eastern palisades of Napa Valley and to exhibit the iconic power and longevity that have become synonymous with Stags Leap. By Abigail P. Zimmerman
FUN FACT By the 1920s, Stags Leap Manor, as it came to be known, was a fashionable destination spot for vacationing Hollywood elite and bootleggers, regardless of that pesky federal law called Prohibition. From here, legends of rum-runners, gangsters and gypsies originated, and even today, there are rumors of ghost sightings. DONT MISS Be sure to take a moment and stand on the front porch of the Manor House for an incredible view of the estates vineyards and the Stags Leap District. VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Viognier and Ros HOW TO VISIT Make an appointment well in advance! The Historical Tour and Tasting takes you through the history, property and a tasting of five wines (red and white). $55 per person. Tours are daily at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Stags Leap Winery

By advance appointment only 6150 Silverado Trail, Napa 800-395-2441 www.stagsleap.com
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Mt. Veeder/Los Carneros

This lovely B&B is located near the bustle of downtown Napa but far enough away to provide each guest with a serene, tranquil environment. Built in 1929, this Tudor mansion sits rimmed by strong redwood trees, manicured gardens and a secluded swimming pool. Decadent three course gourmet breakfasts start your day out right!
Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa (707) 299-4900, www.thecarnerosinn.com LODGING Candlelight Inn Bed & Breakfast 1045 Easum Drive, Napa (707) 257-3717, www.candlelightinn.com di Rosa 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa (707) 226-5991, www.dirosaart.com
Mt. Veeder has been producing rich, Napa Valley wines since the 1860s. Distinct mountain fruit produces wines that speak volumes about the rugged, labor-intense environments from which they spring. Steep hillsides, rugged terrain and a surprise ancient seabed, violently shoved aloft by volcanic activity eons ago result in vines that produce tiny berries and immensely intense flavors. Just a few miles south of Mt. Veeder AVA, the climate changes dramatically. Los Carneros (the ram in Spanish), has long been known for its cool, coastal climate, natural beauty and unparalleled Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Stanly Lane Marketplace 3100 Golden Gate Drive, Napa (707) 480-4479, www.ds-produce.com
A lyrical art and sculpture gallery. Join guided tours or hike the property solo and enjoy the unique metalworks juxtaposed with one of America's most lovely wine appellations.
A fresh-produce market revered by foodies and local tastemakers. Everything is organic. Savor an iced coffee drink and browse this great local wines and gift items inside. A local favorite pumpkin patch in October.
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The Carneros Inn, a Plumpjack Resort, is a unique creation of architecture and culinary wonders. Fine foods and luxurious rooms share emphasis evenly within a long, modern compound reminiscent of the area's silos, barns and rancher's cottages.
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Farm at Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa (707) 299-4880, www.thecarnerosinn.com
Driving Time: 22 minutes From Hess Collection to Cuvaison Estate Wines 9 miles to Etude Wines 2 miles Total 11 miles
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Dinner at the Farm is a relaxed yet elegant affair. Enjoy the outdoor living room, cathedral ceilings, fireplaces and alfresco dining all summer long with wines from around the world and dishes made from Napa Valley bounty.
THINGS TO DO Westwood Hills Park 3107 Browns Valley Road, Napa (707) 257-9529 (1 mile west of Hwy 29)
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Enjoy three miles of trails through beautiful oak trees and grassy meadows. The Carolyn Parr Nature Museum (near the parking lot) offers a children's nature library and exhibits on indigenous flora and fauna to Napa Valley.
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A visit to The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder is a unique experience on many levels. Theres the historic building, once occupied by the Christian Brothers and built in 1903; hillside vineyards, beautifully tended grounds and an art collection that is in a league of its own. Then there are the wines available in the tasting room near one of the barrel cellars. The museum, beginning a floor above, holds part of Swiss businessman Donald Hess extraordinary collection of contemporary art. When it comes to the wines, The Hess Collection portfolio is comprised of Hess Collection Mount Veeder and Hess Napa Valley. Hess Collection wines come from the steep Mount Veeder estate vineyards and are an expression of this unique climate. They show structure, complexity and elegance. Hess Napa Valley wines come from vineyard sites handpicked for their superior climate and location. Single vineyard wines come from Napa Valley sites handpicked for their superior climate and location. Another notable achievement is that the estate vineyards are sustainably farmed in accordance with founder Donald Hess philosophy to nurture the land and return what you take. The winery offers a wide variety of tasting options and food pairings. The art is a special treat. There are also complimentary winery and vineyard tours offered almost daily. Call for the current schedule. By Charles Neave
VARIETALS Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends, Petite Sirah and limited release wines including Pinot Noir, Grner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and others sold only at the winery. Hess Small Block Series wines generate donations to 1% For The Planet, an environmental stewardship group. TOURS Special tours are offered: Call (707) 255-1144 or go to their website to schedule an educational, wine production tour followed by a current release wine presentation paired with local artisan cheeses. FOR THE SENSES Schedule a Tour of the Palate which combines a docent-guided tour of the Hess Art Museum with small plates prepared by Hess Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson. Hess Chocolatier Emma Kate Veader prepares artisan truffles on-site at the winery, and a special Chocolate Wine Pairing Experience is also available. Call first, reservations required. OUTDOORS & GREEN Experience the newest pairing of Mount Veeder wines with artisanal cheeses in the comfort of reclaimed teak wood tables and chairs, weather permitting.
The Hess Collection

Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa (707) 255-1144 | www.hesscollection.com
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Etude Winery was founded to be a winegrowing house, not a winemaking house. Since its inception more than 30 years ago, Etude has been on a quest for oenological perfection. Winemaker Jon Priest believes that great wines are grown, not made. Priest sums it up best: Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in wine that is grown, not made. This remains our approach today as we continue to build the Etude legacy. Working with viticulturalist Franci Dewyer, Priest has developed Etude Winery from this bold philosophical cornerstone into a premier producer of coveted wines. Already known for Carneros Pinot Noir and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Etude has now introduced brilliant Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to huge reviews. Two delightful tastings are available at Etude. The walk-in tasting features five wines based on availability. As Etude is known for its Pinot Noirs they are always available as well as wines ranging from their Pinot Gris and Chardonnay to ros, red blends and Cabernet Sauvignons. For groups of six or more, please call ahead for an appointment. The Etude seated Reserve tasting may be enjoyed with an appointment made in advance and features five select, top-tier wines. Patio seating is available for wine club members. By Abigail P. Zimmerman
PASSION! What began more than 30 years ago as a philosophical state of mind is now a state-of-the-art winemaking facility where the ancient art of winemaking is pursued with a singular passion. GREEN ALL THE WAY Etude Winery is a Napa Certified GREEN Winery. Certified Fish Friendly Farming, too! JUST UNVEILED THIS SPRING Try Etudes first two releases of its anticipated AVA Series. Produced in limited quantities, the Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA and the North Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley AVA are only available for purchase from the winery. VARIETALS Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Ros of Pinot Noir MUST TRY: WINE & FOOD PAIRING Enjoy a private tasting featuring a flight of Etude wines paired with savory bites. Available Friday - Sunday by appointment only. Maximum eight guests; $35 per person/$25 for wine club members.
Etude Wines
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa 1-877-586-9361 | etudewines.com
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The Cuvaison Estate Wines tasting room in the Carneros region of Napa is a spot that appeals on many levels. Their visually stunning tasting room is situated in the middle of estate vineyards and offers perfect lighting, modern dcor and a wrap-around deck with magnificent glass walls opening to the vineyards. They are also unique in that they offer seated tastings where guests are catered to by friendly staff who are experts in Cuvaison wine and knowledgeable about what makes Napa Valley such a diverse area for winegrowing. Cuvaison produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown exclusively on its estate vineyard in the heart of the world-renown region of Carneros in Napa Valley. They also produce limited quantities of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and their port style dessert wine for wine club members to taste and purchase. Enjoy the rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and limited Zinfandel wines from their historic Brandlin Estate Vineyard located 1,200 above the valley floor. Go, taste, relax and leave with a smile. What could be better than that? Cuvaisons Carneros tasting room should be on your must see list. Make a reservation today!
VARIETALS Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a unique port-style dessert wine called Espiritu. FUN FACT A Vineyard Walk and Tasting experience is offered Friday through Monday, and starts at 9:30 a.m. Visit the website for more details and to reserve your spot today! CLUB BENEFITS Access to limited releases, savings on wine and tasting room merchandise and invitations to member-only parties. GREEN INITIATIVES Sustainable vineyard practices, cork recycling, 1,428 solar panels, eco-friendly packaging and much more ... its all part of a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint.

Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment 1221 Duhig Road, Napa CA 94559 (707) 942-2455 www.brandlinvineyard.com | www.cuvaison.com
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fine dining
NAPA Angle Restaurant & Bar 540 Main Street, 707 252-8115 Azzuro Pizzeria & Enoteca 1260 Main Street, 707 255-5552 Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Lane, 707 224-3300 Boon Fly Cafe 4048 Sonoma Highway, 707 299-4870 Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ 975 First Street, 707 226-3976 CaMomi 610 First Street, #10, 707-257-4992 Celadon 500 Main Street, 707 254-9690 Coles Chop House 1122 Main Street, 707 224-6328 Eikos 1882 Town Center, 707-501-4444 Farm at Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Hwy, 707 299-4880 Fish Story 790 Main Street, 707 251-5600 Fum Bistro 4050 Byway East, 707 257-1999 Graces Table 1400 Second Street, 707 226-6200 Gotts Roadside Cafe 644 1st Street, 707 224-6900 Hog Island Oysters Oyster Bar 610 1st Street, 707 251-8113 Kitchen Door 644 1st Street, Oxbow Public Market, 707 226-1560 La Toque 1314 McKinstry Street, 707 257-5157 Lulus Kitchen @ 1313 Main 1313 Main Street, 707 258-1313 Morimoto Napa 610 Main Street, 707 252-1600 Oenotri 1425 Fisrst Street, 707 252-1022 Siena Restaurant at the Meritage Hotel & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, 707 251-1900 Uva Trattoria 1040 Clinton Street, 707-255-6646 Zuzu 829 Main Street, 707 224-0695 French Cuisine Pizzeria Italian Cuisine Traditional American Cuisine
Contemporary American Cuisine Italian
Seafood and Contemporary American Cuisine Steakhouse and French Cuisine Japanese Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Seafood Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Seafood Multi-Ethnic Comfort Food French Cuisine Contemporary American Japanese Cuisine Italian Cuisine Italian, Seafood, Meditarranean
Italian Cuisine California Tapas, Spanish & Mediterranean
RUTHERFORD Alex 1140 Rutherfrod Road, 707 967-5500 Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Road, 707 963-1792 Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Road, 707 963-1211 Italian Cuisine Contemporary/Traditional American Contemporary American Cuisine
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Follow the aroma of wine and wood-oven-fired pizzas to Napas buzzing hub, Oxbow Public Market, where Ca Momi resides. Its a place to kick back riverside, while biting into the perfection of traditional Napoletana pizza pie and other Italian-inspired bites, and sipping Ca Momi wines. Ca Momi is owned and operated by three spirited Italians, who wanted to make wine in Napa Valley, while capturing the essence of their Italian heritage. Ca Momi brings a taste of Italy to the eclectic mix at the Oxbow. Its a full-service restaurant, Enoteca (wine bar) and retail shop, all rolled into one, where patrons have a choice of services. The Drink Serving as the winery tasting bar, Ca Momi Enoteca provides a place to sit and savor. Known for its Rosso di Napa a complex red blend Ca Momi also makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a selection of other wines in small lots, as well as serving wine from other local boutique Italian-varietal producers. The Enoteca has several award-winning beers on tap or by the bottle. A variety of Italian sodas and refreshing sparkling waters are available, too. The Food Ca Momi is one of only a few Italian restaurants in the country to be certified by Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN), meaning it specializes in truly authentic pizza Napoletana created with the same genuine technique found on the streets of Naples, Italy. An essential part of the arduous process requires that pizzas be cooked for 90 seconds in a wood-burning oven at 900 degrees. The finished pie has a raised edge crust soft, elastic and easily foldable not crispy. The sit-down restaurant also serves traditional Italian plates: Tagliatelle alle fave, pecorino e menta (pasta with fava pesto, mint leaves and pecorino romano) or Crespelle ai funghi (a thin pancake filled with Wine Forest mushrooms, parmigiano reggiano and mascarpone) and Italian pastries that would have inspired da Vinci to sculpt a cream puff By Denise Olliffe from marble.
GOOD TO KNOW Ca Momi means House of Momi, the namesake of their villa and vineyards in Veneto, Italy. Folks can grab small bites at the Ca Momi Enoteca bar, serving an assortment of antipasti, imported and local artisan meats and cheeses, piadine and more. Ca Momi is a Michelin-recommended restaurant that crafts and serves obsessively authentic Italian cuisine.
Ca Momi Napa Valley

Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 610 First Street, Napa Oxbow Public Market (707) 257-4992 www.camomi.com Reservations can be made on the Ca Momi Enoteca website: www.camomienoteca.com www.facebook.com/ camominapavalley
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Bring in Day Trips for a complimentary wine tasting, up to 4 people and 15% off Ca' Momi cases
fine dining
CALISTOGA Barolo 1457 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-9900 Brannans Grill 1374 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-2233 Calistoga Inn & Brewery 1250 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-4101 Flat Iron Grill 1440 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-1220 Hydro Bar & Grill 1403 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-9777 JoLe Restaurant 1457 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-5938 Solbar @ Solage 755 Silverado Trail, 707 226-0850 Wappo Bar & Bistro 1226 Washington Street, 707 942-4712 YOUNTVILLE Ad Hoc 6476 Washington Street, 707 944-2487 Lucy @ Bardessono 6526 Yount Street,707 204-6000 Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington Street, 707 944-0103 Brix Restaurant 7377 Highway 29, 707 944-2749 Bottega 6525 Washington Street,707 945-1050 Bouchon Bistro 6534 Washington Street, 707 944-8037 toile Restaurant at Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive, 707 204-7529 Hurleys 6518 Washington St, 707 944-2345 Mustards Grill 7399 St. Helena Highway, 707 944-2424 Redd 6480 Washington Street, 707 944-2222 Redd Wood 6755 Washington Street, 707-299-5030 R+D Kitchen 6795 Washington Street, 707-945-0920 ST. HELENA Archetype 1429 Main Street, 707-968-9200 Cindys Backstreet Kitchen 1327 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-1200 Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (CIA) 2555 Main Street, 1-888-995-1699 Gotts Roadside Cafe 933 Main Street, 707 963-3486 Market 1347 Main Street, 707-963-3799 Press 587 St. Helena Highway, 707 967-0550 Terra 1345 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-8931 Tra Vigne Restaurant 1050 Charter Oak Avenue, 707 963-4444 Rustic, local, wood-fired Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine French Cuisine French inspired California Cuisine Italian Cuisine French Cuisine French Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Pizzeria Contemporary American Traditional American Cuisine Traditional American Cuisine Traditional American/ Steakhouse Traditional American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Blend of regional Cuisine
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Contemporary American and Worldwide Foods Traditional American Cuisine Traditional American Cuisine Steakhouse Asian insipired American Cuisine Italian Cuisine
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Pinot G ri Pinot G s/ rigio Riesling
Gewurz
Chardo
Pinot B
Sauvign
Viognie r
*Wines are subject to availability and release.
Acacia Vineyards
Napa, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm, 707-226-9991
P20 P39 P20 P41 P30 P57 P32 P53 P52 P24 P26/62 P61 P25 P56 P43 P60 P21 P51 P35

Ballentine Vineyards
St. Helena, by appt. only: daily 10am-5pm, 707-963-7919
Beaulieu Vineyards
Rutherford, daily 10am-5pm, 707-967-5233
Beringer Vineyards
St. Helena, daily 10am-5pm(6pm Jun-Oct), 1-866-708-9463
Bravante Vineyards
Angwin, by appt: Wed-Sun 11am-4pm, 707-965-2552
Buoncristiani Family Winery

Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707 861-8100
Burgess Cellars
St. Helena, by appointment only, 1-800-752-9463
Ca Momi Napa Valley

Napa, daily 7:30am-9pm, 707-257-4992

Capp Heritage Vineyards

Napa, 11am-6pm, 707- 254-1922
Castello di Amorosa
Calistoga, daily 9:30am-6pm, 707-967-6272


Napa, 707-942-2455; Carneros 707-942-2468
Etude Wines
Napa, daily 10am-4:30pm, 707-257-5300
Frank Family Vineyards

Calistoga, daily 10am-5pm, 707-942-0859
Hagafen Cellars
Napa, daily 10am-5pm, 1-888-424-2336

HALL St. Helena

St. Helena, 10am-5:30pm, 707-967-2626
The Hess Collection

Napa, daily 10am-5:30pm, 707-255-1144
Hewitt Vineyard
Jamieson Ranch
Napa, daily 10am-5pm, 707-254-8673

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Kuleto Estate
St. Helena, by appointment only, 707-302-2209
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Other
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Pinot G ri Pinot G s/ rigio Riesling
Gewurz
Chardo
Pinot B
Sauvign
Viognie r
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Lobo Wines
Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707 861-8100
P57 P42 P34 P20 P57 P29 P21 P49 P48 P36/46 P40 P58

Merryvale Vineyards
St. Helena, daily 10:30am-5:30pm, 707-963-7777
Nichelini Family Winery

St. Helena, Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, 707-963-0717
Orogeny Vineyards
Napa, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm, 707-226-9991
Patland Estate Vineyards

Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707 861-8100
Pope Valley Winery

Pope Valley, daily 10am-6pm; 707-965-1246
Provenance Vineyards
Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa, 10am-5pm, 1-888-766-6328 Option 2
Rutherford Hill Winery


St. Helena, daily 10am-4:30pm, 707-963-3200
St. Clement Vineyard

St. Helena, daily 11am-5pm, 1-866-877-5939
Stags Leap Winery

Napa, by advance appointment only, 1-800-395-2441
Sterling Vineyards
Calistoga, M-F 10:30am-4:30pm, S-S 10am-5pm, 1-800-726-6136 P21
Tulocay Winery
Napa, by appointment only, 707-255-4064
P54 P38 P44 P31 P57 P47
Trinchero Napa Valley

Napa, daily 10am-5pm, 707-963-1160, 1-800-473-4454
V. Sattui
St. Helena, daily 9am-6pm (Winter 9am-5pm), 707-963-7774
Viader Vineyards
Deer Park, by appointment only, 707-963-3816 x110
Waugh Cellars
Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707 861-8100
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Whitehall Lane
St. Helena, daily 10am-6pm, 1-800-963-9454
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