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DECEMBER 11, 2009 – ISSUE 50 – VOLUME 28

Black Stallion Winery ON THE COVER

Black Stallion Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

FEATURE

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS

Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WINERY

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-43

Frank Family Vineyards Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Dutcher Crossing Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
Taylor Reserve Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cabernet Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
Sauvignon
PA I R S

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-59

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

Molasses Infused
Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pork Belly
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
O F T H E W E E K 50

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

Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
TA S T I N G R O O M

Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Armida Winery Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-69
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
PROFILE

Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

WINEMAKER

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Randy Ullom Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Kendall-Jackson Winery WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-82

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TO TO
EUREKA REDDING

PASO ROBLES 117 158 204 245 255 269 355 263 236 266 278 379

Head
Fort Bragg
MONTEREY 72 112 160 170 184 269 178 151 190 202 307
20 SAN JOSE 48 90 100 115 200 110 83 118 138 231
Mendocino
Willits
SAN FRANCISCO 45 55 70 155 75 48 88 142 201
SONOMA 22 44 129 39 14 68 131 181
Little
River 5 SANTA ROSA 16 101 21 41 104 166 217
Calpella
20 HEALDSBURG 86 26 56 118 181 231
MENDOCINO 111 141 195 266 310
Elk
Ukiah CALISTOGA 27 86 149 199
NAPA 59 122 172
1 253 29
SACRAMENTO 84 115
Boonville Lakeport Clear
Pt. Arena Yorkville Hopland Lake
MURPHYS 118
128 20 LAKE TAHOE
175 Williams
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29
Cloverdale Clearlake
Gualala Lake Lower Lake 99
Sonoma Geyserville 49
16
Sea Ranch 101 29
Middletown Brooks TO
Healdsburg Auburn RENO
Timber Cove 128 Calistoga 5
Jenner 505
Guerneville 29
Bodega Bay 12
Sebastopol
•Santa Rosa
Kenwood
St. Helena
Lake
Berryessa
Sacramento
Rutherford
116 Glen 80
Ellen Yountville 128 Winters 50 Placerville
Tomales 12 Napa TO
Pa

121 Davis
LAKE TAHOE
Petaluma 116 Sonoma
12
121 Fairfield
121 99
cif

Pt. Reyes 37 12
Station 12 Sutter
Pt. Reyes Creek
101 Vallejo 680
ic

1 San San Pablo Jackson

Rafael 780 Rio Vista 88
Bay
Lodi
4 12
580
Oc

Muir Woods
80 Berkeley 24 Concord Angels 49
Walnut Creek
4
San Francisco Camp
San Fr
ean

580 680
Pacifica Oakland 4
SFO Jamestown
Alameda
anc

Hayward 580
Livermore Stockton Oakdale
Chinese TO
280 92 Camp YOSEMITE
isc

205 Manteca
Pleasanton
o

580 Sonora
Half Moon 880
Ba

101
Bay
680
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84 84 Fremont
Woodside Modesto
Palo
Alto
Santa
Clara
1 San Jose
17
Santa Morgan Hill 5
Cruz
Capitola
152 Gilroy
Chowchilla
Watsonville
152
Moss Landing

Monterey Bay
156 99

Monterey
Salinas
68
Pacific Grove
101
Carmel TO TO
BIG SUR & PASO ROBLES & TO
MORRO BAY Gonzales SAN LUIS OBISPO LOS ANGELES

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Beringer’s Historic Preservation Project Wins Architectural Award
The Rhine House Restoration Honored
by the California Preservation Foundation
The restoration of the Rhine House, completed earlier this year, was
recently awarded top honors by the California Preservation Founda-
tion. Listed with the National Register of Historic Places and a Napa
Valley landmark since its completion in 1884, the Rhine House is a 17-
room mansion built by Frederick Beringer as a replica of the family
home of his youth in Germany.
The multi-year project was completed in February 2009 and
encompassed seismic strengthening and extensive restoration of the
building’s rich historical components. The project was managed by
San Francisco-based Architectural Resources Group, Inc. (ARG), and
will be recognized in the “Craftsmanship/Preservation Technology”
category in an Awards Ceremony on September 19th in San Francisco.
The California Preservation Foundation is a statewide nonprofit orga-
nization dedicated to the preservation of California’s diverse and
cultural and architectural heritage. The CPF is the leading voice in
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historic preservation as the only state-wide non profit organization
dedicated to California’s architectural heritage.
According to Laurie Hook, Chief Winemaker for Beringer Vine-
yards, “We are honored to have the Rhine House restoration recog-
nized with this prestigious award. We have a rich history as the oldest
continuously operating winery within the Napa Valley, and the Rhine
House is proof of our commitment to that history. The preservation of
our estate is also deeply important for our visitors in years to come, so
that they can experience the birthplace of Napa Valley hospitality.”
The Rhine House restoration began in 2007, when Beringer
engaged ARG to serve as historic preservation consultants charged
with the creation of a master plan for the rehabilitation and preserva-
tion of several properties on the Beringer grounds, including the Rhine
House. Firstly, the Rhine House underwent seismic retrofitting to
ensure the historic mansion would stand for decades to come. The
project also included restoration of 41 original 19th century stained
glass panels; the preservation of hand-stenciled paintwork on the walls
of the main rooms; and the restoration of hand-carved woodwork and
parquet floors. With an eye to the future, Beringer added a 21st
century innovation by installing a geothermal heating and cooling
system, designed to conserve energy and create a more sustainable
structure for years to come.
About Beringer Vineyards
No winery more thoroughly embodies the timeless appeal and
seductive flavor of Napa Valley than Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s
benchmark producer since its establishment in 1876. Now in its
third century of crafting classic wines from Napa’s finest appellations
and vineyards, Beringer today is guided by Winemaker Laurie Hook,
with the supportive collaboration of celebrated Winemaster Emeritus
Ed Sbragia. Their wines speak eloquently of Beringer’s rich heritage
while offering cutting-edge quality and contemporary elegance.
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Over 250 Quality Wines

Under $25 at Wine Garage
Hidden next to a dilapidated ’40s-era former filling station on Highway 29 in
Calistoga lies the Wine Garage. A unique wine shop in Napa Valley that retails all
wine in the store under $25. Sound crazy? Its true. And the proprietors Todd and
Joy Miller, have hit on a niche in the Valley that had been very missed by the locals
there.
“There are a lot of winemakers here that can’t afford to drink the wine they
make” says Miller. “That’s crazy, yes, but who can afford to drink a $65 bottle with
dinner every night?”
Many people miss The Wine Garage on the first try upvalley, but the search is
well worth it. Miller stocks wine from all of California’s wine growing regions
including fifty Napa selections and 40 from Sonoma County. When he first sought
out buying the initial inventory, “I enlisted a local farmer buddy and his 15-foot
box van and off we went all over California hunting down the deals. I tried to seek
out the small producers who didn’t have distributors so I could pass the savings
on to my customers.” And Miller did just that. His store is stocked with high-
quality juice all under $25 and all are unique. Most labels in the shop are unrec-
ognizable – but all pass the same test; everything passes over Miller’s lips before he
makes a buy. “If I don’t love it, I don’t buy it, period. Sometimes I will taste over a
hundred wines in one day, load up the truck and haul it up to Calistoga, unload
at the store, and maybe I will crawl in bed by 3 a.m. Needless to say my buddy
bowed out of the deal after their second trip. I initially recruited him on a ‘hey lets
go wine tasting in Santa Barbara’ until he realized how much work it entailed. Poor
guy, he had to be at the farm at 5 in the morning.”
It is all worth it. Millers’ customers love him. He has a unique ability to hear a
verbal description of a customer’s favorite wine and translate that into a recom-
mendation for sometimes a third of the cost. “I have people all over the country
that use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door – and the cost of the
shipping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the cost of the
wine.
Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. “I have winemakers from small wineries
stop in every week saying ‘I have something that will fit into the store,’ if they only
have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine – I am the perfect outlet for them.”
So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Valley at
1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information, call
(707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.

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NAPA VALLEY ONGOING ONGOING

Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Wine Tasting Options
ONGOING Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com • Current Release Tasting, $15
Napa, Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
ONGOING
707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
Calistoga, Taste limited release wines at the winery • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND • Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
Wine Component Tasting Seminar 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com
• Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
at Merryvale Vineyards ONGOING • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com ONGOING
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar ONGOING Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10
at Merryvale Vineyards VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com
ONGOING
ONGOING ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
Napa Valley Wine Train Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
• Dec 10, 17: Seven Courses of Christmas • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm • Daily Guided Tours
• Dec 14-16, 19-24: Santa Express • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
• Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party ONGOING
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt
ONGOING • Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
Napa Valley Opera House • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org • Wine Train, $180 • Regular tasting, $10
• Dec 9-12: Piano Bar (Where You’re the Star!) • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
ONGOING Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
• Dec 19: Voena: Voices of the Season Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
• Dec 31: Marvin Hamlisch: One Singular, Sensational at Flora Springs Winery ONGOING
New Year’s Eve Celebration St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
ONGOING • It’s all About You Tasting, $15 at Castello di Amorosa
Live at the Lincoln Theater • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25 Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
• Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
• Dec 5: American Christmas, American Idol Finalists Temptastings in the Temptation Cave • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours
• Dec 12: Posada Navideña at Flora Springs Winery
• Dec 14: Napa Valley High School Choir St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
• Dec 19-20: The Nutcracker RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Bacchus That Rascal
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “History of Wine“
ONGOING ONGOING 707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
• Dec 3: Big, Bad Burgundy Tasting • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro
• Dec 4: Napa Valley Cabs, AVA Tasting • Library Tasting, $75 Napa, Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60
• Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20 RSVP 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com
• Dec 10: Pinot Noir Walk-Around Tasting
• Dec 11: Bring an Interesting & Good Bottle Night • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 EVERY SATURDAY
• Dec 17: Guess the Grape, Win a Magnum of Champagne! • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
• Dec 18-19: Gluhwein! ONGOING Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40
• Dec 24: Christmas Eve Afternoon Social 800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
Appellation Tastings
ONGOING at Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room EVERY SUNDAY
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature Rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40 Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org 707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.com Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
• Dec 2: Contemporary Conversations, Altered States ONGOING EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
• Through Jan 30: Altered States, The Collection in Context Vineyard & Winery Tours Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings
ONGOING at Raymond Vineyards at Havens Wine Cellars
Buon Amici Members & Guests St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt) Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com
800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm EVERY SATURDAY
707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com ONGOING Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
• Members Only New Release Tastings Wine Tasting Experiences at Bennett Lane Winery
• Barrel Tastings by appointment at Benessere Vineyards Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
• Vertical Tastings by appointment St. Helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt
ONGOING SATURDAYS
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
• Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15
ONGOING 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
• Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 ONGOING
at Monticello Vineyards • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Friday Night Winemaker Events
Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley $25 • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com
RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com • Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 • Dec 4: Champagne & Caviar Holiday Party
ONGOING ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery Classic Rock Photography Exhibit
For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com Markham Vineyards, St. Helena, 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com
• The To Kalon Tour & Tasting • A Guided Tasting • Individual Tastings, $12 • Food & Wine Pairing ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
• Pleasure in the Glass • The Taste of Wine • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting A Collection of Works by Clara Brasca
• The “Harvest of Joy”Tour & Lunch • Celebrating California Wine & Food • Vineyard Tour • Blending Class Folio Winemakers’Studio, Napa, 10am-4:30pm
• Artisan Cheese & Wine-A Perfect Match • The Essence Tour & Tasting • Wine Sensory Seminar 707-256-2757, www.foliowinestudio.com

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ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 5 DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 6

David Gallegos’ Earthly Delights – West Coast Gingerbread House Competition American Cancer Society Gala of Hope
A Tribute to Robert & Margrit Mondavi Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa, 5-10pm, $125707-255-5911x3
Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, 10am-5pm DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 12
www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 888-766-6328 Merryvale Holiday Winemaker Dinner: St. Clement Holiday Open House
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13 Moroccan Marrakesh Napa, St. Clement Vineyards will ring in the season from 11am- 4pm
Changing Earth: Photographer’s Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena, $125, 800-326-6069x429, www.merryvale.com Holiday discounts on single vineyard wines and merchandise
Call to Action Photo Exhibit RSVP 707-265-5016, www.stclement.com
DECEMBER 4-6
Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 10am-5pm, www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 Winter in the Wineries Passport Weekend DECEMBER 12
ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 10 Calistoga area wineries, $40/passports, www.calistogavisitors.com 21st Annual Holiday Candlelight Walking Tour
Take a Chance on Miniatures Exhibit beth@summerswinery.com Historic landmarks, 3-8pm, 707-255-1839, www.legendarynapavalley.com
Napa Valley Museum, Yountville, www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500 DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 12
DECEMBER 4 17th Annual Festival of Trees Fashion Show & Luncheon Merryvale Vineyards Holiday
Holiday Open House The Napa Valley Symphony League, The Meritage Resort, Napa Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, free, 6:30-8pm 10:30am-2:30pm, 707-226-8742, $85 St. Helena, 1-4pm, $25, 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com
800-446-7358, www.peju.com DECEMBER 12
DECEMBER 5
DECEMBER 5 14th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade & Bach’s Lunch at Sterling Vineyards
5th Annual Holiday B&B Tour & Taste Event Christmas Bazaar Luncheon in St. Dunstan’s room with chamber music. Calistoga
Tour Napa Valley B&Bs. Food, wine, live music & holiday decorations! Bazaar: Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga, 9am-4pm 11:30am-2:30pm, $50, $42.50/Cellar Club, $40/Platinum Club
2-6pm, $55, www.NapaHolidayTour.com Parade: Downtown Calistoga, 7pm, 707-942-6333, www.calistogavisitors.com www.sterlingvineyards.com, 800-726-6136x1, RSVP required
DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 5-6 DECEMBER 12
Festival of Trees Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend Bottle Signing at Louis M. Martini Winery
Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, $85, Benefits Napa Valley Symphony Rutherford Appellation Wineries, 11am-4pm St. Helena, Wine, hors d’oeuvres & signing by Mike Martini
707-226-8742, www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com 800-321-WINE, www.louismartini.com

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SONOMA COUNTY ONGOING ONGOING TUESDAYS

Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm
Exhibit of Paintings by Soo Noga Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
ONGOING
707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 Glen Ellen, Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard.
Ugly Sweater Saturdays at Anaba Wines 707-571-7500, www.kj.com Foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, RSVP. 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com
Wear an ugly sweater & receive complimentary tasting $ 5% discount! ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 6
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Sonoma, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com Good Dog, Bad Dog Exhibit
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com Graton Gallery, Graton, 707-829-8912, www.gratongallery.com
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 6
Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours Toys for Tots Toy Drive at B.R. Cohn Winery
sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Glen Ellen, Donate a toy & receive a complimentary tasting.
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064, 10am-5pm
ONGOING
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
Holiday Gift Gallery
at B.R. Cohn Winery ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm
Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
707-431-1970, www.PlazaArtsCenter.org
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines
RSVP 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 17
ONGOING Field Days: Search for a Sustainable Feast
Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH by Jonah Raskin
at B.R. Cohn Winery Twilight Tours & Tapas Photographs by Paige Green, Sonoma County Museum of Art, Santa Rosa
Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members Audellsa Estate Winery, Glen Ellen, $35, 5:30pm 707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com 707-933-8514, www.audellsa.com
ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 24
ONGOING ONGOING WEEKENDS Envisioning the World
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery The First Printed Maps, 1472-1700
Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing Sonoma County Museum of Art, Santa Rosa
• Dec 5-7: Santa Rosa Symphony Set Three 707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com 707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org
• Dec 8-9: Larry the Cable Guy EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
• Dec 10: A Johnny Mathis Christmas Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Tour & Taste at The Olive Press
• Dec 11: Posada Navideña Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 707-939-8900
• Dec 12: Heidi Newfield www.olivepress.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
• Dec 12: Faith Ako Christmas EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
• Dec 14: The Kingston Trio Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
• Dec 15: Dave Koz & Friends, A Smooth Jazz Christmas Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 Tasting Room Sampling at Viansa Winery
• Dec 19-20: The Nutcracker ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 800-995-4740
• Dec 22: The Andy Williams Christmas Show Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery www.viansa.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
• Dec 26-27: Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Alexander Valley, Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
ONGOING paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tasting
Spreckels Performing Arts Center Healdsburg, $10pp, 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com at BR Cohn Winery
Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com EVERY FRIDAY Glen Ellen, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
• Dec 4: The EDLOS do the holidays! 707-938-4064x124, www.brcohn.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
Complimentary Wine Tasting
• Dec 11-13: Ballet Califia presents The Nutcracker at Flamingo Hotel DECEMBER 4
ONGOING THURSDAYS Santa Rosa, in the Terrace Grille featuring Sonoma County wines, 5:30-7pm Light Up a Life
Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba 707-545-8530, 800-848-8300, www.flamingoresort.com Center Park, Petaluma, 7pm, 707-778-6242, www.hopsiceofpetaluma.org
Sonoma, Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine ONGOING DECEMBER 4
tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean First Fridays Art Walk
ONGOING SUNDAYS Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment Downtown Healdsburg, 4-7pm, www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com DECEMBER 4-20
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa • Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 The Winter Rose
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma • Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma, 707-763-8920, www.cinnabartheater.org
• Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
ONGOING DECEMBER 5
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour
The Center for Performing Arts Open House & Olive Oil Tasting at The Olive Press
707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park ONGOING Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 10am-5:30pm
www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/ Tours, Tastings & Seminars 707-939-8900, www.olivepress.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
• Dec 3: Indian Singing Ensemble at St. Francis Winery
DECEMBER 5
• Dec 3: SSU Latin Jazz Ensemble Santa Rosa, Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations
Holiday Open House
• Dec 4: Guitar Ensemble 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com
Pellegrini Family Vineyards, Santa Rosa, 12-4pm, Santa visits at 2:30pm, free
• Dec 6: Student Composers Concert • Winery Tour &Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25
RSVP required 800-891-0244x2, www.pellegrinisonoma.com
• Dec 8-9, 12: Chamber Ensembles • Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20
• Dec 10: Vocal Jazz Combo Concert • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 DECEMBER 5
• Dec 10: Jazz Ensembles Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
ONGOING Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, Mission San Francisco Solano
• Dec 10-12: Stone Cold Dead Serious Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer
• Dec 11-12: Music Theatre Scenes Workshop de Sonoma, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival, 707-996-1090
Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com
• Dec 11, 16: La Voce Gloriosa DECEMBER 5
• Dec 11-12: Chamber Singers ONGOING Annual Holiday Open House & Toy Drive
• Dec 11: SSU Symphonic Winds & Petaluma High Symphonic Band Tastings at the Vine & Barrel Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma, 11am-3:30pm
• Dec 13: Chamber Wind Ensemble Petaluma, 3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com 707-939-3019, www.gunbun.com
• Dec 13: Big Band Jazz Orchestra • Dec 12: Champagne, Oyster, Caviar, Cheese & Paté
DECEMBER 5
ONGOING EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese:
Sunday Brunches by the Sea The Art of Winemaking Workshop Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies
Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 10am-2pm Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30
707-847-3231, 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com 707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1951

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DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 6

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Wine Club Holiday Party The Natural Gas Jazz Band
Petaluma River Turning Basin, Petaluma, 6pm, free at St Francis Winery Live Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance, Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, 1-5:30pm
707-769-0429, www.visitpetaluma.com Santa Rosa, Wine Club Exclusive Event, $132/members, $165/guests, 6:30pm 707-328-0939, www.tradjass.org
DECEMBER 5 888-675-WINEx254, www.stfranciswinery.com DECEMBER 6
Holiday Open House DECEMBER 5-6 Annual Victorian Tea
Windsor Oaks Vineyard, Windsor, 12-4pm, $10 Holiday Open House Masonic Hall, Petaluma, 3pm, $25, 707-778-4398, www.petalumamuseum.com
707-433-4050, www.windsoroaks.com Historic Downtown Petaluma, 11am-5pm
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 5 707-762-9348, www.petalumadowntown.com
Holiday Parlour Tour
Holiday Parade of Lights DECEMBER 5-6 Downtown Petaluma, 6-9pm, 707-762-3456, www.heritagepetaluma.com
Main Street, Guerneville, 7pm, free, 707-866-9000, www.russianriver.com A Dickens of a Holiday Crafts Fair DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 5 Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa, $2, 707-543-3737, ci.santa-rosa.ca.us Founder’s Club Twilight Wine Club Party
Westside Road Holiday at Dutcher Crossing
DECEMBER 5-6
Wine Club Appreciation Party Geyserville, 4-6pm, RSVP 707-431-2700, www.dutchercrossingwinery.com
30th Annual Holiday Open House
Healdsburg, Matrix, Alderbrook, Hop Kiln, Mill Creek, Twomey & Gary Farrell
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Santa Rosa, 10am-4pm DECEMBER 7
11am-4pm, 707-433-1911, www.matrixwinery.com
707-524-5445, www.lutherburbank.org Dinosaurs of Improv
DECEMBER 5
DECEMBER 5-6 Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma, 7:30pm, 707-763-8920, www.cinnabartheater.org
Candlelight Concert
Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, Healdsburg Ballet: The Night Before Christmas DECEMBER 9-10, 16-17
San Francisco Solano de Sonoma Mission, 7:30-9pm, $20, 707-935-6832 Raven Theater, Healdsburg, 707-431-7617 Healdsburg’s Strolling Dine Around
DECEMBER 5, 12, 19 18 restaurants in downtown Healdsburg, 5:30pm, $85, 707-479-7488
DECEMBER 5
Wine Club Holiday Open House Magical Toyland Exhibit DECEMBER 10
at Wilson Winery Healdsburg Museum, Healdsburg, 1-3pm Wine Tasting FUNdamentals at Gloria Ferrer
Healdsburg, 707-433-4353, www.wilsonwinery.com 707-431-3325, www.healdsburgmuseum.org Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1951

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DECEMBER 11 – MARCH 14 DECEMBER 13-14 DECEMBER 12-13

Life of Making Exhibition Healdsburg Community Chorus Christmas Concert The Nutcracker, Mendocino Ballet
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, 707-939-7862, www.svma.org Healdsburg Community Church, 707-838-4557, www.healdsburgchorus.com Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg, 707-463-2290, www.mendocinoballet.org
DECEMBER 11 DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 19-20
Dinner with the Winemaker Series Cooking Class: Holiday Meats with Vince Cabrera The Nutcracker, Mendocino Ballet
featuring Roederer Estate Glenelly Inn, Glen Ellen, 6-9pm, $95, www.glenellyinn.com, 707-996-6720 Mendocino College, Ukiah, 707-463-2290, www.mendocinoballet.org
at The Bay View Restaurant
DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 20
Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, $79 Cooking Class: Crescent City Connection Christmas Celebration Concert, Clear Lake High School
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com with Chef Maria Viegas Lakeport, 3pm, www.clearlakeperformingarts.org, 707-279-0877
DECEMBER 12 Glenelly Inn, Glen Ellen, 6-9pm, $95, www.glenellyinn.com, 707-996-6720
Ode to Crab Winery Dinner DECEMBER 26-31 BAY AREA
at St. Francis Winery Week Long Holiday Celebration –
Santa Rosa, 6:30pm, $130, $104/members, RSVP 888-675-WINEx255 Big Bottles for Big Occasions! SAN FRANCISCO
DECEMBER 12 Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood, 10am-5pm ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 18
Wine Club Pickup Party at Sausal Winery 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com Holiday Ice Rink
Healdsburg, 800-500-2285, www.sausalwinery.com DECEMBER 31 Union Square, San Francisco, 415-781-2688, www.unionsquareicerink.com
DECEMBER 12 Santé New Year’s Eve ONGOING
Rotary Club 30th Annual Crab Feed & Auction Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch The Walt Disney Family Museum
Villa Chanticleer, Healdsburg, 5pm, $60 Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, 9am-1pm, $45 The Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, 415-345-6816, www.waltdisney.org
707-433-8529, www.healdsburgrotary.org 707-939-2477, www.fairmont/sonoma • Ongoing through Jan 4: Film, Christmas with Walt Disney
• Dec 12: String Circle Quartet
DECEMBER 12
The Winter Choral Concert
LAKE/MENDOCINO • Dec 19-20: Artists’Vocal Ensemble Concert, A Candlelight Christmas
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma, 8pm, 707-763-8920, www.cinnabartheater.org ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 20
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 10 The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
DECEMBER 12 Three Rivers in the Fall Exhibit Cow Palace, San Francisco, www.dickensfair.com, 800-510-1558x114
Holiday Storytelling Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo, 707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com
Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, 1-2pm, 707-431-2800 DECEMBER 5
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 13 19th Annual Union Street Fantasy of Lights
DECEMBER 12 Picnic Union Street, Union Square, San Francisco, 3-6pm
Santa Saturday in the Plaza Mendocino Theatre Company, 707-937-4477, www.MendocinoTheatre.org 800-310-6563, www.SRESproductions.com
Healdsburg Plaza, 12-3pm, 707-433-6935 ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 16 DECEMBER 8
DECEMBER 12 Victorian Christmas Faire & High Tea Super 8 Hanukkah Festival
Holiday Crab Feed at Fritz Winery Lakeport English Inn, Lakeport, 11am-6pm Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, 7-10pm, $10-$15
Cloverdale, 1-4pm, free/members, $20, RSVP Julie@fritzwinery.com www.lakeportenglishinn.com, 707-263-4317 415-655-7800, www.thecjm.org
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 8-27
DECEMBER 12 Christmas in the Country Nutcracker, San Francisco Ballet
Wine Club Holiday Party at Mazzocco Main Street, Kelseyville, 5:30-8:30pm, free War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, 415-865-2000, www.sfballet.org
Healdsburg, 800-501-8466, www.mazzocco.com 707-349-6633, www.visitkelseyville.com
DECEMBER 12-13
DECEMBER 12 DECEMBER 4 KPFA Craft & Music Festival
Rotary Club 30th Annual Crab Feed & Auction 19th Annual Middletown Tree Lighting Ceremony The Concourse, San Francisco, 10am-6pm
Villa Chanticleer, Healdsburg, 5pm, $60 Middletown Central Park, 5:30pm, 707-987-3373 510-848-6767x646, www.kpfa.org/craftsfair
707-433-8529, www.healdsburgrotary.org DECEMBER 5 MARIN COUNTY
DECEMBER 12 Downtown Christmas Parade of Lights
Redbud Park to Austin Park, Clearlake, 6pm ONGOING
The Winter Choral Concert Marin Center in San Rafael
707-994-3600, www.clearlakechamber.com, free
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma, 8pm, 707-763-8920, www.cinnabartheater.org 415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us
DECEMBER 5 • Dec 10-12: Mayflower Community Chorus, Moments to Cherish
DECEMBER 12
16th Annual Christmas Light Parade • Dec 12-13: Marin Collectors’Marketplace
Holiday Storytelling
Upper Lake, 707-262-5714, 6-8pm • Dec 12-13: Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker
Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, 1-2pm, 707-431-2800
DECEMBER 5 • Dec 19: Marin Dance Theatre, Sophie & the Enchanted Toy Shop
DECEMBER 12 • Dec 19: Dance with Sherry Studio’s Tapcracker
25th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Santa Saturday in the Plaza • Dec 20: SingersMarin presents ‘Tis the Season…Candles and Wishes
Greenview Restaurant, Hidden Valley Lake, 5-8pm
Healdsburg Plaza, 12-3pm, 707-433-6935
707-987-3138, www.hvla.com DECEMBER 5-6
DECEMBER 12-13 Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair
DECEMBER 5
A U.S.O. Christmas – Sonoma Valley Chorale A Holiday Concert for the Coast Muir Beach Community Center, Muir Beach
Veterans Memorial Building, Sonoma Gualala Arts Center, Gualala, 707-887-1138 415-383-6762, wwwmuirbeach.com/QuiltersFair
707-935-1576, www.sonomavalleychorale.org
DECEMBER 8 DECEMBER 12
DECEMBER 12-13 16th Annual Winter Concert Lighted Yacht Parade
24th Annual Holiday Crafts Faire Mendocino College Theater, Ukiah, , 8pm, 707-462-9370 Sausalito Waterfront, 6pm, free, 415-990-1630, www.sausalitoyachtclub.org
Occidental Community Center, Occidental, 10am-5pm, free SANTA CLARA COUNTY
sherry@renga-arts.com DECEMBER 9-11
Mendocino Coast Candlelight Inn Tours ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
DECEMBER 13 From Fort Bragg to Mendocino, 707-964-1228 Fantasy of Lights
Sweet Treats at Hop Kiln Winery Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos, 6-10pm
Healdsburg, 707-433-6491, 11am-3pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com DECEMBER 11
Artist Reception, Landscapes in 408-355-2201, www.parkhere.org
DECEMBER 13 Black & White: A Moment in Time ONGOING THORUGH JANUARY 18
Cooking Class: Scandinavian Christmas Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo, 5:30-7:30pm Downtown Ice
with Kristi Hallamore Jeppesen www.scharffenbergercellars.com, 707-895-2957 Circle of Palms, San Jose, $15, $13/kids, 408-279-1775, www.sjdowntown.com
Glenelly Inn, Glen Ellen, 6-9pm, $95, www.glenellyinn.com, 707-996-6720
DECEMBER 11 – JANUARY 21 DECEMBER 4-5
DECEMBER 13 Landscapes in Black & White: Historic Home Tour
Menorah Lighting A Moment in Time Old Quad District, Santa Clara, 408-249-7905, www.sc-hometour.com
Oakville Grocery, Healdsburg, 5:30pm, 707-433-3200 Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo, www.scharffenbergercellars.com, 707-895-2957
DECEMBER 10-27
DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 12-13 The Nutcracker, Ballet San Jose
Victorian Inns Tour Holiday Open House Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose, $30-$85
Downtown Healdsburg, 2-5pm, www.healdsburg.org Tulip Hill Winery, Nice, 1-5pm, $5, www.tuliphillwinery.com, 707-274-9373 408-288-2800, www.balletsj.org

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DECEMBER 4 Friday Night Lights Party
Lights Up for the Holidays ONGOING Downtown Pacific Grove, 5-8pm, 831-373-3304
Jack London Square, Oakland, 5:30-7:30pm, www.jacklondonsquare.com Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel DECEMBER 11-13
Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com Monterey Choral Society, Neo-Noel
DECEMBER 5
• Dec 6-7: Monterey Symphony Concert Two 831-601-8577, www.thempcs.org, 2 & 8pm
Oakland Holiday Parade
Downtown Oakland, 2pm, free, 510-874-4800, www.oaklandholidayparade.com • Dec 11-13: The Nutcracker • Dec 11: Canterbury Woods, Pacific Grove
ONGOING • Dec 12: Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel
DECEMBER 5 • Dec 13: Church of the Forest, Pebble Beach
Thursday Night Music Series
Bay Area Fungus Fair
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm DECEMBER 11-13
Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, 10am-4pm, 510-642-5132, www.mssf.org
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival
DECEMBER 11-13 Monterey Conference Center, Monterey
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Christmas in Mexico, Chabot College 800-722-9652, www.montereycowboy.org
Hayward, $20-$30, www.balletfolkloricomexicano.org, 510-562-6046 Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Family fun, music, dining & great discounts, Monterey, 4-8pm, 831-649-6690 DECEMBER 12
DECEMBER 12 2nd Annual Pet Parade
Homes for the Holidays EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
Open for Tasting Cannery Row, Monterey, 11:30am, www.canneryrow.com
Self-guided tour of homes in Alameda, 9:30am-4:30pm
Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase DECEMBER 12-13
510-629-6208, www.alamedaholidayhometour.info
free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com Holiday Boutique & Winter Dessert Class
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Fortino Winery, Gilroy, 408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.com
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
ONGOING THOUGHT JANUARY 19 Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards DECEMBER 17
Walnut Creek on Ice Wine and Cheese Event Biggest Little Christmas Party
Civic Park, Walnut Creek, 925-935-7669, www.iceskatewalnutcreek.com Monterey, 2pm on. Ventana Vineyards award winning wines, change monthly. La Playa Hotel, Carmel, 6-10pm, 831-624-6476x488, www.laplayahotel.com
LIVERMORE 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570
DECEMBER 18-20
ONGOING DECEMBER 3 The Nutcracker, Santa Cruz Ballet
Bankhead Theatre 8th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, $20-$60, 831-477-1606, www.scbt.org
Livermore Valley performing Arts Center, Livermore Downtown Pacific Grove, www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304
925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 4
• Dec 5: Hits from Four Centuries
Holiday Tree Lighting
• Dec 8: Handel’s Messiah DECEMBER 5
Ocean Ave & Devendorf Park, Carmel, 5pm, 831-620-2020, www.cicarmel.ca.us
• Dec 12-13, 18-20: The Nutcracker Children’s Electric Parade
• Dec 21: Turtle Island Quartet DECEMBER 4
Old Town Clovis, 6:30pm, free, www.clovischamber.net, 559-250-3351
• Dec 23: A Chanticleer Christmas Holiday Open House
Carmel Plaza, Carmel, 5:30-7:30pm, www.carmelplaza.com, 831-624-0138 DECEMBER 5
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Annual Tractor Parade of Lights & Wine Stroll
Porcelain by Eugenia Zobel DECEMBER 5
Madera, 559-683-4636, www.YosemiteThis Year.com
Exhibit on display, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, www.WenteVineyards.com Monterey Symphony Concert 2
Sherwood Hall, Salinas, 8pm, $39/$29/$19
DECEMBER 4-5, 11-12
800-698-1138, www.montereysymphony.org
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS
Holiday Winetaster Dinner
Elliston Vineyards, Sunol, 6:30pm, www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377 DECEMBER 5 ONGOING
Holiday Open House & Wreath Making Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
DECEMBER 5
Scheid Vineyards, Salinas, 11am-4pm, www.scheidvineyards.com, 831-455-9990 Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org
Home for the Holidays
• Dec 19-20: Santa at Railtown
Downtown Livermore, 12-4pm, free925-373-1795 DECEMBER 5
16th Annual Stillwell’s Snow in the Park DECEMBER 12-13, 19-20
DECEMBER 5
Caledonia Park, Pacific Grove, www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304 Miner’s Christmas
Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, free
Downtown Pleasanton, 5:30-8pm, free, 925-931-5340 DECEMBER 5, 12
209-558-9128, www.columbiacalifornia.com
Chocolate and Desserts Cooking Demo
DECEMBER 5
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 1-3pm, $85 DECEMBER 13-25
Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade & Tree Lighting
831-658-3400, www.bernardus.com The Bracebridge Dinner & Concerts
Tree lighting to follow parade, 6pm, free
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite, 801-559-4949, www.yosemitepark.com/bracebridge
Downtown Livermore, 925-373-1795 DECEMBER 5-6
Art in the Cellars EL DORADO COUNTY
DECEMBER 5-6
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, 11am-5pm, www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258 ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Holidays in the Vineyard at Occasio Winery
Wreath making, wine blending, live music & more! Livermore, 12-5pm DECEMBER 5-6 Private Tastings with the Winemaker
www.occasiowinery.com, 925-371-1987 Holiday Tree Festival Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members
DECEMBER 5-6
DECEMBER 5-6, 11-13, 18-21 530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com
Holiday in the Vineyards
Livermore Valley Wine Growers, Music, wine & gifts to purchase, 12-4:30pm Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train ONGOING SUNDAYS
925-447-WINE, www.lvwine.org Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon
DECEMBER 5-6 Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
DECEMBER 5-6
Photo with Santa I Cantori di Carmel: Winter Concert DECEMBER 5
Sat.12-5pm & Sun. 1-3pm at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, Tamás Estates and Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel, 8pm, 831-644-8012, www.icoantori.org 3rd Annual Repeal of Prohibition Party
Murrieta’s Well. 925-456-2305 or 925-447-WINE David Girard Vineyards, Boeger Winery, Gold Hill Vineyard & Wofford Acres
DECEMBER 6
Vineyards, Placerville, 3-9pm, 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
DECEMBER 12 Inns of Distinction Tour
Cabernet Sauvignon “For Play” Release Party Carmel, 2-5pm, 831-624-4447, www.carmelheritafe.org DECEMBER 5
Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20 Santa at Perry Creek Winery
DECEMBER 6
Fair Play, 530-620-5175, 11am-5pm
DECEMBER 13 Holiday Spectacular
Porcelain by Eugenia Zobel Artist Reception Chateau Julien, Carmel Valley, 2:30-5:30pm DECEMBER 5-6
1-3 pm, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Tasting Room 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com, $40/$30/members Holiday Open House at Jodar Winery
www.WenteVineyards.com Placerville, 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com
DECEMBER 10, 12
DECEMBER 13 Christmas in the Adobes DECEMBER 6
Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, 5-9pm, $20 32nd Annual Christmas Parade
Ravenswood Historic Site, Livermore, 12-4pm, free, 925-373-5700 831-649-2907, www.parks.ca.gov/mshp Broadway, Placerville, 1pm, 530-621-5885

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DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 5
Wine Oh Invitational & Book Signing Wine & Cheese with Dedrick’s
Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley, 12-5pm
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 1-4pm
530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277
DECEMBER 12 DECEMBER 5
PAGE 7 Holiday Open House at David Girard Vineyards 2nd Annual Primo Vino
Placerville, 12-4pm, 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com Montoliva Vineyard & Winery, Chicago Park
530-346-6577, www.montoliva.com,1-4pm
DECEMBER 12
Wine Education Class DECEMBER 5-6, 12-13
Pilot Peak Winery Holiday Open House
Lava Cap Winery, Placerville, 530-621-0175
Penn Valley, 1-4pm, 530-432-3321
DECEMBER 12-13
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DECEMBER 10, 17
Bed & Breakfast Candlelight Christmas Tour
Sogno Winery, Shingle Springs, www.sognowinery.com, 530-672-6968
Various inns in Grass Valley & Nevada City, 4:30-7:30pm, $10
DECEMBER 18 530-477-6634, www.goldcountryinns.net
Wine & Cheese Pairing DECEMBER 12
Miraflores Winery, Placerville, free, 530-647-8505, 1-3pm Holiday Open House
PAGE 37 DECEMBER 19 Sierra Knolls Winery, Grass Valley, 12-5pm
The Wild Thing – A Gastronomic Adventure www.sierraknollswinery.com, 530-268-9225
Miraflores Winery, Placerville, $24, $18/member, RSVP 530-647-8505 DECEMBER 12
AMADOR COUNTY Wine & Cheese Pairing
Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley, 12-5pm
DECEMBER 5-6
www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277
Holiday Open House
PAGE 83 Deaver Vineyard, Plymouth, 10:30am-5pm SACRAMENTO VALLEY
800-217-2304, www.deavervineyard.com ONGOING
DECEMBER 12 Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org
Story Winery, Plymouth, 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com • Dec 8-11: Jenny Scheinman Trio
• Dec 12-13: Gleb Ivanov, piano
CALAVERAS COUNTY • Dec 12: Home for the Holidays
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WEEKENDS THROUGH DECEMBER 19 • Dec 19: American Bach Soloists, Messiah
Every Christmas Story Ever Told DECEMBER 12
Murphys Creek Theatre, Murphys, 209-728-8422
Holiday Magic
Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento, 10am-4pm, 916-808-5888, www.saczoo.com
DECEMBER 5
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Main Street, Angels Camp, 209-736-1333 Old Town Auburn Country Christmas
Old Town, Auburn, 5-9pm, free, 530-888-1585, www.oldtownauburnca.com
DECEMBER 5
Annual Christmas Parade & Craft Faire SOLANO COUNTY
PAGE 32 Valley Springs, 209-772-1760 DECEMBER 5
Vallejo Yacht Club’s Harbor Lighting & Boat Parade
DECEMBER 5
Vallejo Yacht Club, Vallejo, 6pm, 707-643-1254
Holiday Open House
Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat, www.chatomvineyards.com, 209-736-6500 DECEMBER 12
Annual Teddy Bear Tea & Holiday Open House
DECEMBER 6 Vallejo Museum, Vallejo, 11am-3pm, 707-643-0077
Cooking Class with Chef James Lehman:
Holiday Side Dishes at Ironstone Vineyards
Murphys, 11:30am, $75, www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 LODI/WOODBRIDGE
DECEMBER 6
Angels Home Tour
ONG0ING
Hutchins Street Square
PAGE 49 Visit 5 homes in Angels Camp, 12-4pm, $20, 209-736-6723 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
• Dec 6: Los Cenzontles Mexican Folk Ensemble
DECEMBER 12
• Dec 12: Hotel California, Tribute to the Eagles
Tanner Vineyards at Querencia
Murphys, 209-728-8229
• Dec 18-19: The Lodi Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
• Dec 20: Patsy Cline Christmas starring Joni Morris & the After Midnight Band
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The Nutcracker Ballet Festival of Trees
Angels Camp, 209-754-1774 San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Lodi
NEVADA COUNTY 209-331-2055, www.sanjoaquinhistory.org, 10am-4pm
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Miracle on 34th Street
Nevada Theatre, Nevada City, $18-$20, 530-913-3826, Email Your Events to
www.legacypresents.com cathy@WineCountryThisWeek.com
DECEMBER 2, 9, 13, 16, 20
For best results, send your emails at least 6 to 8
Victorian Christmas
PAGE 29 Downtown Nevada City, www.downtownnevadacity.com weeks prior to the date of your event. Event listings
are free, and published as space is available and at
DECEMBER 4, 11, 18
Cornish Christmas Celebration the discretion of Wine Country This Week.
Downtown Grass Valley, 6-9pm, free, www.ncgold.com, 530-272-8315
For more event listings throughout
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Music in the Mountains Holiday Choral
Northern and Central California, visit
Amaral Family Festival, Grass Valley www.winecountrythisweek.com
530-265-6124, www.musicinthemountains.org
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WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Frank Family’s historic winery
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS
Frankly My Dear, They Do Give A Damn
by Richard Paul Hinkle
There are those who suggest that the Napa
Valley is a Disneyland for adults, what with
the quarter of a million visitors each year and
the fact that at least two Disney folk
(Silverado and Frank) have settled here. If
the redesigned tasting room (the old Hans
Kornell house) is not quite Disney-esque, it is
certainly a fun place to visit. Dennis Zablosky
and his dynamic staff make sure that fun is
had by all, including a chocolate lab, Bristol,
who plays on the front lawn all day.
Winemaker Todd Graff (born and raised in
nearby Petaluma) is an amiable fellow who
has made wine all over the world, and taken
a lesson or two from each place he has been.
“I was a little spoiled in that my first job out
of UC Davis was at Joseph Phelps, where they
had all the bells and whistles,” he says in a
moment of reflection. “There were wineries I
worked at where sometimes you didn’t have
water, or even electricity! When I worked for
Schramsberg, I worked on and off over five
years at their property in Portugal, where the
people are wonderful and you can choose
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which century you’d like to live in. In
Germany, along the Mosel, you watch
workers winched down steep slate hillsides –
cliffs, really – where a misstep puts you in the
river; every ray of sunshine had to be allowed
to reach into the vine canopy to get grape
maturity there.”
Graff worked at an Australian winery in
the Hunter Valley where he felt the language
was more difficult to understand than the
French he didn’t know when he worked in St.
Emilion. “Here, working for Rich Frank [he
was once president at Disney, and originally
opened Frank Family in partnership with
Koerner Rombauer], I get to make a little
sparkling wine, which is my favorite thing to
do, but I also get to make some intensely
extracted Cabernets, too. Which is what the
Napa Valley is all about.” [All the wines below
are tasting-room-only.]
Chardonnay 2007 Napa Valley
Carneros, Reserve ($55): Cream, vanillin
and oak toastiness up front, with hazelnut
and almond hints and lovely undertone of
Elberta peach that lingers in the aftertaste.
“We barrel ferment this wine, and age it, in
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The recently remodeled tasting room
wholly new French oak,” says Graff. “While
aging on the lees for eleven months, we hand-
stir it regularly – a process called batonage –
which promotes depth and longevity.”
Pinot Noir 2007 Napa Valley Carneros,
Reserve ($55): Ripe currant and plum in the
nose, with round, black cherry that’s a bit on
the ripe side in the mid palate. “This is all
Carneros, with three different clones,” says
Graff. “All organically-grown, with a third
new French oak. We do a four-day cold soak
for extraction and ferment in open-top
fermenters.”
Sangiovese 2007 Napa Valley Ruther-
ford, Reserve ($50): Strawberry and black
pepper, with hints of boysenberry and black-
berry and that grainy ligneous character –
think tea leaf tannin – of wild-berry fruit, fresh
out of the berry patch. Shades of Brer Rabbit.
Zinfandel 2007 Napa Valley Reserve
($50): Red raspberry and black raspberry,
and a couple of other “berries” that I cannot
name. And red cherry, don’t forget the red
cherry. Lively and zesty, as a Zinfandel ought
to be. Break out your picnic blanket and
hamper.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

Valley Rutherford, Winston Hill
Vineyard, Reserve ($85): It’s all
about the black fruits: black
currant, blackberry, black
pepper (okay, that’s not a fruit,
but it’s black), and cassis (defi-
nitely a black fruit). “This is Rich
Frank’s estate, and I think it’s the
best Cabernet vineyard in
Rutherford,” says Graff. “It’s up
in the Vaca Range on the east
side of the valley and the hand-
terraced vine rows have a south-
west exposure and consist of
well-drained volcanic and sand-
stone soils that rise nearly five
hundred feet above the valley
floor. See the deep, inky purple
color of this wine? It’s an abun-
dant wine, with mulberry and
juicy black cherry.”
Signature Champagne 1997
Napa Valley Carneros ($65):
You have to like the delicate
golden, straw-like color and that
signature yeasty, French bread
nose. There are hints of hazelnut
and notes of lemon in the mouth
that show the benefits of bottle
age.
Frank Family Vineyards is
located at 1091 Larkmead Lane,
Calistoga CA 94515 (just west
of the Silverado Trail). Phone
toll-free at 1-800-754-9463 or
(707) 942-0859. The tasting
room is open daily 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and there are wooden
picnic tables shaded by ancient
oak trees. The old Kornell stone
cellar is used for VIP events and
dinners, “and we occasionally
use it to store grapes and barrels
when we need the space,” notes
Graff.
[Hinkle is the author of nine
wine books. His latest is Clos
Pegase: The Architecture of Wine,
which is now available. Visit Rich at
RichardPaulHinkle.com.]

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Dutcher Crossing
Taylor Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Perfectly Paired with
Molasses Infused Pork Belly
If you read all the food columns and magazines this time of year
you will find heavy emphasis on turkey, ham and roast beef, tradi-
tionally accepted as the chosen three to occupy the place of honor
as the main course for any and all holiday meals. But it doesn’t
have to be that way. Just ask Debra Mathy, proprietor of Dutcher
Crossing Winery in Dry Creek Valley. An accomplished and creative
cook, Debra can start with any recipe and improve on the list of
ingredients or method of cooking until it has been transformed into
a totally new and more exciting presentation.
“One perfect example is the Molasses Infused Pork Belly which
started out as a popular recipe, but now has been tweaked over the
years by people at the winery until it is completely new and
MOLASSES INFUSED PORK BELLY
different, and, the staff thinks, even better. It is particularly appreci-
ated and frequently requested at winery events by winemaker Kerry • 2 lbs fresh pork belly (deboned)
• 2.5-3 cups water
Damskey. Both Kerry and I enjoy the Molasses Infused Pork, espe-
• ½ cup salt
cially when it is paired with our Dutcher Crossing Taylor Reserve
• ¼ cup molasses
Cabernet Sauvignon. • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
“It does take some planning ahead, however, since once the • ¼ cup honey
pork is lowered into the tasty, honey and molasses bath, the diner • 3 teaspoons curing salt
must have the patience to wait while the pork chills for two or • 2 cups ice
three days. • ½ tablespoon whole black peppercorns
”My winemaker loves this dish and he loves to cook it. If he • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
times it just right, even during harvest, that waiting period makes it • ½ tablespoon green peppercorns
easy for him to do on his busy schedule. And we both agree it is
Stir together all ingredients except honey, molasses, ice
even better when served with our flagship Taylor Reserve Cabernet.
and peppers until dissolved. Slowly incorporate honey
It goes well with the richness of the pork.” and molasses until dissolved. Add ice and stir.
While solution is chilling, pat dry pork belly and cut
5-6 slits into meat. When mixture is cold, add and
submerge meat. Cover and chill for 2-3 days.
Grind peppers together.
After 2-3 days, remove meat, pat dry and rub with
pepper mixture.
Grill and smoke bacon (your choice of wood or Zinfandel
grape vines work well).

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Rutherford Appellation Wineries Announce
‘Roll Out the Barrels’ Passport Weekend
The Rutherford Appellation Wineries
invite the public to take a wine tasting
journey through Napa Valley’s famed Ruther-
ford appellation during their winter “Roll Out
the Barrels” Passport Weekend on Saturday,
December 5 and Sunday, December 6 from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passport holders can expe-
rience the wineries of the Rutherford appella-
tion with exclusive barrel tastings, wine and
food pairings, sales of future wines and
special Passport Weekend discounts.
The event highlights and celebrates the
wineries of Rutherford, the historic heart of
Napa Valley. Each winery will feature its own
unique barrel tasting experience aimed to
teach visitors about Rutherford varietals,
Napa Valley terroir and diverse barrel types
and toasts. Fourteen wineries are slated to
pour their wines for the event, including
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many that are not normally open for public
tastings. Host winery sites are Alpha Omega,
Beaulieu Vineyard, Franciscan Estates, Honig
Vineyard and Winery, Peju Province Winery,
Piña Napa Valley, Provenance Vineyards,
Rubicon Estate, Rutherford Hill Winery, St.
Supery and Tres Sabores Winery. Guest
wineries include Elizabeth Spencer Wines,
Martin Estate and Round Pond Estate.
Weekend passports are available for $65
per person or $50 for a Sunday only pass.
Members of participating winery wine clubs
will receive a 20% passport ticket discount
applied with the use of a promotional code. A
limited number of passports are available for
purchase online at www.rutherford-appella-
tion-wineries.com and will be available for
pick-up on December 5 and December 6 at
the pre-selected winery.
Proceeds from the barrel tasting
weekend will be donated to the Rutherford
Grange Restoration Project. Located in the
heart of Rutherford on Highway 29, the
Rutherford Grange houses and coordinates
community programs to serve all the people
of Napa County. Over the past year, Ruther-
ford Appellation Wineries has donated
more than $8,000 to local charities from
Passport Weekend ticket sales, including
the Rutherford River Restoration project,
Queen of the Valley Community Outreach
Service and the Rutherford Volunteer Fire
Department.
Rutherford Passport Weekends are semi-
annual events held the first weekends of May
and December. To learn more about the
Rutherford Appellation Wineries, visit
www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com.
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Black Stallion Winery – Handcrafted Wines,

Available Only From the Winery
The stone façade is impressive, as is the rearing ten-foot statue of a
black stallion situated regally in front of it. But the wines are the story
at Black Stallion Winery, the brand new facility opened about two years
ago. It sits just south of Oak Knoll Avenue on the Silverado Trail on
the grounds of an equestrian center that was popular five decades ago.
Elaine St. Clair, who was formerly at Domaine
Carneros, is the winemaker at Black Stallion. The
native of Cambridge (England) – her dad was
finishing his graduate degree in chemical engi-
neering – she admits to having been influenced by
that country’s naturalist culture. “I moved to Cali-
fornia in 1980 to attend UC Davis, where I studied
biochemistry, originally to go into veterinary
medicine. There I met a lot of people who had
a background in wine and, with my inherent
love of the culinary arts, winemaking was a fruit. Every decision we make affects the quality of the fruit and, ergo,
natural direction for me to take.” Elaine grad- the wine. Sustainable quality is more important than yield. You can’t
uated with a degree in fermentation science push the vines.”
and began her career in winemaking. Black Stallion is unique in that they have chosen not to sell their
“The great thing about making wine is that wines through regular retail or restaurant channels, opting instead to
it’s a constant learning experience,” she says. forge direct and intimate relationships with their customers through
“Every harvest teaches me something. educational sessions and interesting and approachable wine and
“We work with an enviable collection of cheese pairings. “When you sell direct to the consumer, you are able
small growers, and we are able to hand select to better and more quickly respond to your customer’s needs,” says
the best rows from some of the best vineyards winery president Laina Brown. So when you step up to the circular
in the valley. I work closely with them to deter- tasting counter in the main tasting room – there are also two private
mine the best means of pruning and canopy events rooms, plus the terrace with its two fountains – know that they
management and when, exactly, to harvest the are doing all of this … just for you.

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TA DA! THE WINES

2008 California Pinot Grigio
This wine shows elegant aromas of almond, grapefruit, white rose,
apricot, jasmine and honeydew melon that follow through to a palate
of delicate citrus flavors ending with a refreshing, crisp finish. 675
cases were produced.($22)
2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Delicate flavors of Asian pear, guava, white peach, melon, blanched
almonds and lemon grass combine with a bright palate create an
elegantly balanced Sauvignon Blanc. 723 cases were produced. ($26)
2008 Napa Valley Rosé
Although inspired by the lush fruity rosés of Provence, this wine is
made using a unique technique to rosé of whole-cluster pressing the
fruit. The 2008 Rosé is 100% Syrah. It displays aromas of peach, straw-
berry, melon and floral notes of fresh rose and lavender follow through
onto the palate. 590 cases were produced. ($22)
2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas and flavors
of blackberry and red currants is accented with spices of sarsaparilla,
cardamom, lavender and dark chocolate. This wine with rich concen-
trated fruit has soft integrated tannins and a long finish. 1200 cases
were produced. ($65)
Black Stallion Winery is located at 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa. The
tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further informa-
tion, phone (707) 253-1400 or visit blackstallionwinery.com.

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JV Wine & Spirits Redesigns Online Wine Store

New Design, Faster Purchases, Unique Selections
JV Wine & Spirits has re-designed www.jvwine.com with a sleek
new format and technological advances that offer visitors a sophisti-
cated and user-friendly wine purchasing experience. Concentrating
on JV’s strength of providing hard-to-find California wines including
wines not found for retail anywhere else, the online store focuses on
its unique selection of California wines.
“With JV Wine & Spirits’ special location in the heart of Napa
Valley, many of our most loyal friends and customers are winemakers
throughout California,” says company president, Ray Sercu. “These
relationships often provide us with small lots of wine not available at
retail anyplace else, not even at the wineries. We are thrilled that we
can offer these wines to our customers through our newly launched
online store.”
JV Wine.com offers:
• A very wide and unique selection of California wines
• An Events Calendar listing JV’s innovative, fun and educational
wine events and classes, including special tastings by wine industry
veterans and innovators such as Terry Theise. Whether you live in
the Bay Area or plan to visit, there is always something fun and
educational happening at JV.
• Artisan Wine Clubs offering carefully selected small lot wines for
you and the wine lovers on your holiday shopping list
• News on New and Notable wines which JV has recently brought
into the store
• Special Offers at “not to miss” prices
• Staff Favorites which our wine staff has tasted and can’t wait to
share
• Expert Wedding and Celebration beverage assistance. With JV’s
easy-to-use online form, customers can receive beverage recom-
mendations as well as price quotes, making beverage needs the
easiest part of customer party planning.
• Expert Wine, Spirits and Beer advice from their educated and
degreed wine professionals
Expect JV’s online store to continually evolve with new offerings of
high quality and value wines, including an International Corner
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Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
Is ‘white wine with fish, red wine with meat’
still the rule when pairing food with wine?
For some people, the task of pairing wine with food becomes a
study in the seemingly unlimited complexities of wine and food
anatomy. However, the simple rule of pairing white wines with fish
and red wines with meat serves as a good starting point for anyone
who enjoys wine with their meals. Of course, you can feel free to break
this golden rule and still create a great food-and-wine experience. Two
of my favorite exceptions to this rule are salmon with Pinot Noir, and
pork with Chardonnay.
When choosing a wine that matches well with food, rule number
one is that your own personal wine preference overrides all other
rules. So, if you absolutely love Merlot, and only Merlot, even with the
most delicate fish dish, then go ahead and drink it regardless of what
you are eating. If, however, you want to experience a marriage
between food and wine that in some cases can be described as heav-
enly, it may be worthwhile to precede your decision on wine with
some consideration for this golden rule of wine and food pairing and
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a couple of subsequent steps that can bring you closer to wine-pairing
nirvana.
After applying the first stage of wine and food pairing – deciding on
whether to have a red or white wine – you get to the next decision
point – matching a full bodied wine with a robust dish or a light wine
with a delicate dish. Finally, if you really want to get into the nitty-
gritty of wine and food pairing, you can then match the flavors in a
wine with the dominant flavors in the dish (or sauce) either because
there is a shared component between them or because there is a
complementary contrast between them. In some cases, the structure of
a wine – its crisp acidity, for example, or its dry, tannic backbone – are
features to also consider in the decision.
There are some food and wine pairings that are considered as
classic marriages. These include steak with Cabernet Sauvignon, lamb
with Merlot, scallops with Chardonnay, caviar with sparkling wine, or
sweet Port-style dessert wine with Stilton cheese. Except for the last
example, these pairings follow the rule of red wine with meat, white
wine with fish. But they all match the robustness of the wine with the
food. They also are built upon the marriage of either similar or
contrasting flavors that complement each other on the palate and
make for a rich wine and culinary experience.
Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma 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.
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ZAP Festival Celebrates Zin in Paradise
The 19th Annual Zinfandel Advocates &
Producers Festival takes place January 28-30, 2010,
in San Francisco. The festival will “headline” Chef
Beverly Gannon, one of the founders of “Hawai‘i
regional cuisine.” Chef Gannon is the proprietor of
Maui’s world famous Hali‘imaile General Store and
possibly the most well-known chef in Hawaii. She
will develop the “Hawai‘i regional cuisine” menu for Dinner With The
Winemakers as well as prepare a signature Hawaiian dish for Good
Eats & Zinfandel Pairing; she will also be visible throughout the three
days of the festival and her new cookbook, Home Style Meals at The
Hali‘imaile General Store, will be for sale. To order tickets by phone,
call (530) 274-4900; tickets can be purchased online at
www.zinfandel.org.
The ZAP Festival will include more than 200 Zinfandel-specialist
wineries from all across California pouring their barrel samples and
new releases for over 10,000 enthusiasts during three days at four
separate events. There will be silent auctions during three events –
Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing, The Grand Zinfandel Tasting, and
Evening with the Winemakers; proceeds support ZAP’s Heritage Vine-
yard projects.
Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing takes place on January 28, 6
to 9 p.m. at Fort Mason Center (Marina Blvd. at Buchanan, San
Francisco 94123). Approximately 50 restaurants will pair with
wineries. Tickets are $125 for non-ZAP members, $95 for ZAP
members. A list of the participants can be found on the website at
www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=472&member=. Some
tickets may be available at the door, but it is recommended to buy
tickets in advance.
Some of the Good Eats participants are Acorn Winery/Alegria Vine-
yards with Zin Restaurant & Bar, Alderbrook Winery, Artezin Wines
with Knickerbockers’ Catering, B.R. Cohn Winery with Preferred
Sonoma Caterers, Barefoot Cellars with Sonoma Cake Creations, Bare-
foot Cellars ‘2’, Barnard Griffin Winery, Blaauwklippen Vineyards with
Radio Africa Kitchen, D-Cubed Cellars, Deep Purple Winery,
Dogwood Cellars, Dry Creek Vineyard with The Peasant & The Pear,
Edmeades Winery, Four Vines Winery, Gnarly Head Cellars, Grgich
Hills Estate, Guglielmo Winery, Hartford Family Winery, J. Rickards
Winery & Vineyards, John Tyler, Klinker Brick Winery, Marr Cellars,
Mounts Family Winery, Outpost Estate Wines with Mustard’s Grill,
Murphy-Goode, Peachy Canyon Winery with Hali‘imaile General
Store, Peirano Estate Vineyards, R& B Cellars, Rancho Zabaco Winery,
Ravenswood, Ridge Vineyards with Lark Creek Steak, Rockwall Wine
Company with Angela’s Bistro, Rosenblum Cellars with Miss Pearl’s
Jam House, Saddleback Cellars, Sausal Winery with EOS Restaurant
& Wine Bar, Scott Harvey Wines, Sextant Wines, St. Amant Winey
with A Chef For You, St. Francis Winery & Vineyard, Terra d’Oro-
Trinchero Family Estates with Taste, Three Wine Company with
Hali‘imaile General Store, Tin Barn Vineyards, Van Ruiten Family
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Winery and Z-52.
Flights: A Showcase of Zinfandels, a seated
tasting with in-depth seminars focusing on limited-
production Zinfandels, takes place on January 29
from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., at The InterConti-
nental Mark Hopkins Hotel’s Peacock Court [1 Nob
Hill, San Francisco, 94108, (415) 291-9020]. Topics
will include the role of blending and regional variation in the world of
Zinfandel. Tickets for non-ZAP members are $80; for ZAP members,
$65. Tickets are available only in advance and not at the door.
Evening With The Winemakers: A Benefit Live Auction &
Dinner, takes place on January 29 beginning with a reception-tasting at
5 p.m., at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco [1
Nob Hill, San Francisco, 94108, (415) 291-9020]. Tickets are $260 for
non-members and $210 for ZAP members, available only in advance
and not at the door. Participating wineries are Alderbrook Winery,
Artezin Wines, Cakebread Cellars, Charter Oak Winery, D-Cubed
Cellars, Dogwood Cellars, Edmeades Winery, Four Vines Winery, JR
Wines, Mazzocco Winery, Peachy Canyon Winery, Ravenswood, Ridge
Vineyards, Robert Biale Vineyards, Rosenblum Cellars, Saddleback
Cellars, St. Francis Winery, Starry Night Winery, Terra d’Oro-Trinchero
Family Estates and Three Wine Company. Updates are at
www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=473&member=
The reception will include the opportunity to taste, for the first
time, the 2008 Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel (made from ZAP’s experi-
mental vineyard by Tom Mackey of St. Francis Vineyards & Winery).
Guests will then enjoy a feast prepared by ZAP’s celebrity chef, Beverly
Gannon; guests are seated with a winemaker host at their table.
Proceeds from the silent and live auctions benefit ZAP’s Heritage
Projects, preserving the historical and viticultural significance of
America’s heritage wine.
The 19th Annual Grand Zinfandel Tasting takes place on January
30 from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Festival and Herbst Pavilions at Fort
Mason (Marina Blvd. at Buchanan, San Francisco 94123). Tickets for
non-ZAP members are $59; for ZAP members, $49. A list of the 200+
participating wineries can be found at on the website at
www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=474&member=. There
will be a silent auction based at the Festival Pavilion from 10 a.m. until
4 p.m., benefiting ZAP’s Heritage Projects. Participating wineries:
www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=474&member=.
“The world of Zinfandel is full of surprises and out-of-the-box
thinking,” says Rebecca Robinson, ZAP’s Executive Director. “Since
Zinfandel lovers are always looking for new adventures, we anticipate
that Chef Gannon’s headlining the Festival will energize wineries and
attendees alike,” Ms. Robinson adds.
Visit zinfandel.org, zinworld.org to join in the enormous online
world of Zinfandel lore and socializing or join that conversation at
Twitter (http://twitter.com/ZinfandelOrg), Facebook (Facebook/ZAP-
Zinfandel.
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CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
by Charles Neave
The realization of vintner Dario Sattui’s dream, and 15 years in the
making, Castello di Amorosa in the Napa Valley occupies 171 acres
and offers a spectacular view of the valley floor below. At an aston-
ishing 121,000 square feet, it is a 107 room, eight level piece of Italy
assembled in the northern half of the Napa Wine Country. A temple
of red wine, as some people call it, though their white and dessert
wines are also well praised by visitors, who can only purchase these
wines at the Castello di Amorosa.
As the winery’s marketing manager Jim Sullivan said, “There were
workers here from eight countries, really from all over the world that
came to work on Castello di Amorosa. “But no matter the descriptions
or history, words can never convey the
magnitude of this monumental endeavor.
Today many of the local workers that
trained and toiled alongside this interna- The wines they produce reflect a balance
tional team of craftsmen (who have since of Old World style and the terroir of the
returned home) carry on the tradition. Napa Valley and surrounding vineyards in
The cave and subterranean cellars Anderson Valley, the Carneros district and
provide ideal aging conditions for their Santa Barbara. All regions that have been
wines, with year-round, stable temperatures selected by the winemaker and that optimize
of about 60 degrees, while humidity stays the flavor and special, individual compo-
at an optimum natural level. The sheer nents of the grape. The aim is to produce
number of small rooms in the cellar allows bottlings that are representative of the great
the winery to keep any number of small lots separate, so they can wines of the world, but at the same time highlight California’s unique
monitor their evolution and flavor development during aging, before climate and growing conditions.
assembling the blends closer to their final maturity and bottling. But The winery is also committed to using traditional approaches to the
what about the dungeon, and the torture chamber, which are also part craft of winegrowing and winemaking, yet incorporates modern tech-
of the estate? For that bit of information, you simply have to visit. niques and equipment when it improves quality, a process that begins

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in the vineyard, though as you will discover on your tour, gravity plays
an important part as well. In the end the result is that the wines show
intense flavors that are well balanced and similar to the hand-crafted
wines produced in central Tuscany and the Umbria regions of Italy-
homeland of owner Dario Sattui.
But what would it all be without a sample, after (preferably) a
further look at the property itself, as part of either a tour of the
Castello, of the vineyards via a cart pulled by Clydesdales, or a food-
and wine (or chocolate-and-wine) pairing? For that, you must go to
the winery itself, and a magical journey it is.
Perhaps the best advice is to call or check the website, as there are
a number of alternatives available. Any of which will result in a memo-
rable experience. Yes, you can go for a tasting at one of the many
tasting bars, but then you would miss the multi-tiered tours, which
cover everything from tradition and history to winemaking tech-
niques, the importance and complexity of barrels (and sampling from
barrels) and much, much more. Have an hour or two in the Napa
Valley? Then this is a worthy allotment of time.
There is tasteful merchandise for sale, an area for children, an
outstanding selection of books, and so many areas to taste that you
never feel crowded. There is the ambiance, the grounds, a conse-
crated chapel that each Sunday holds a Latin mass, special events
galore and, well, the list goes on and on and on. All tribute to a
dream, to tradition, to history and, in many ways, to a certain sense
of majesty.
Castello di Amorosa is open daily for wine tasting from 9:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and is located at 4045 St. Helena Hwy. (Route 29) south of
Calistoga. On weekdays tours are daily (by reservation) from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on weekends and holidays) though times may
vary. Tours also include a private tasting. For directions, to make reser-
vations or for more information, call (707) 967-6272 or go to at
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DOMAINE CARNEROS
Hitting All the Right Notes for the Holidays
by Michelle J. Baker
With the holidays not so subtly sneaking
around the corner, it’s time to stock your cellar
and wine racks for holiday festivities. Make
one stop at Domaine Carneros and you’ll find
all of the wines you need to make your
cooking sing and keep your guests happy all
holiday-season long!
The holidays are high season for sparkling
wine, and Domaine Carneros has a lineup of
bubblies to suit every palate. The 2005
Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvée was selected as
“The Best Sparkling Wine in America” by
Food & Wine Magazine just last month. At
$26 retail, it’s easy to keep a case on hand for
last-minute gifts and unexpected guests. Or,
mix the case with some of the other delicious
bubblies from Domaine Carneros – perhaps
the Brut Rosé, a wine with the versatility to
provide harmony at any part of the holiday
meal, or the 2003 Le Rêve Blancs de Blancs,
one of the finest sparkling wines in the world.
Domaine Carneros also produces some
extraordinary still wines perfect for holiday
fare. The 2007 Avant-Garde Chardonnay,
back by popular demand for the first time
since 2004, has the richness and balance to
stand up to turkey and all the trimmings. Any
one of the Domaine Carneros Pinot Noirs will
provide the perfect foil for Thanksgiving fare
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and also a holiday filet mignon, prime rib or
leg of lamb.
You can sample these wines and more at
the winery’s majestic chateau in the Carneros
region. The Carneros château, built in 1989,
was architecturally inspired by sibling winery
Taittinger’s Château de la Marquetterie in the
Champagne region of France.
The winery’s visitor center offers guests the
chance to taste al fresco on clear days or in the
warm ambiance of the château in the winter.
Domaine Carneros offers several flights of
wine: bubble fans can taste a flight of
sparkling wines; red wine drinkers can taste a
flight of wines that includes the available
Estate Pinot Noirs plus the Estate Merlot. Or
simply enjoy a bottle of wine with a matching
cheese plate, some caviar or smoked fish.
Domaine Carneros has only three wines
available outside the winery. Along with the Le
Rêve Rose, the winery produces several other
extremely limited production wines, available
only through the wine club, including the
2005 Vermeil Demi-Sec, a lightly sweet
sparkling wine; and the 2004 Ultra Brut, a
very dry sparkling wine that is considered
especially ageworthy.
Keep your home stocked with Domaine
Carneros bubblies and still wines year-round
by joining one of the Domaine Carneros
Chateau Society wine clubs. As a member,
you’ll enjoy generous discounts on wine, fun
club-only events and access to extremely
limited production wines.
You’ll have to wait until the day after
Thanksgiving to get your hands on the 2004
Le Rêve Rosé, only the second release of this
extremely limited production sparkling wine.
The Le Rêve Rosé, a blend of Pinot Noir (42%)
and Chardonnay (58%) from the winery’s
estate, has delicate aromas of rose petals,
nectarine and wild strawberry overlaid with a
scent of honeycomb and briôche.
Visit Domaine Carneros at 1240 Duhig
Road (at the corner of Duhig and the Carneros
Highway/Highway 12/121) in Napa. The
visitor center is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
daily (last pouring at 5:45 p.m.). The winery
offers three daily tours (11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.)
to help visitors uncover the mystery and magic
of how sparkling wine is made.
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Calistoga Offers Winter Escape for Wine Lovers with
‘Winter in the Wineries’ Passport Weekend, Dec. 4-6
Event Includes Tours, Tasting and Meet/Greet with Winemakers
at Calistoga’s World-Famous Wineries
Calistoga’s Winter in the Wineries Passport Weekend, slated for
Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, will offer a perfect
excuse for wine lovers to “escape” to the Napa Valley Wine Country
this winter. During this event, almost 20 Calistoga wineries will invite
“passport holders” to tour their facilities, meet the winemakers and
sample their world-famous wines.
Participants in the passport weekend will also enjoy discounts at
several of Calistoga’s finest restaurants and lodgings. Participating
restaurants will waive corkage to any passport holder and lodgings
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will offer special room rates for that weekend only.
Another highlight of the weekend will be Calistoga’s 14th Annual
Lighted Tractor Parade on December 5, known as the “ultimate small-
town Christmas experience.” Vintage and modern tractors bedecked
with dazzling lights will roll down Calistoga’s scenic main street to
celebrate the Christmas season. (See next page for more details.)
Weekend Passports, at $40 each, are available from the Calistoga
Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center and at participating
wineries, including Castello di Amorosa, Bennett Lane Winery, Clos
Pegase Winery, Dutch Henry Winery, Envy Wines, Lava Vine Vineyards,
Madrigal Vineyards, Silver Rose Cellars, Sterling Vineyards, Summers
Estate Wines, T-Vine Cellars, Twomey Cellars, Von Strasser Winery, Rios
Wine Company, W. H. Smith Wines and Zahtila Vineyards.
Lodging properties offering special rates for passport holders
include: Best Western Stevenson Manor Inn, Brannan Cottage Inn,
Calistoga Spa & Hot Springs, Chelsea Garden Inn, Christopher’s Inn,
Eurospa & Inn, Mount View Hotel & Spa, Roman Hot Springs Resort
and Silver Rose Resort.
For more information on Calistoga’s many wine country visitor
attractions, go to: www.calistogavisitors.com. Facebook users can get
even more information on visiting Calistoga, including great deals,
breaking news and insider tips, by searching for “Calistoga Visitors”
and becoming a “Fan,” or going to www.tinyurl.com/calistogavisitors.
For an unforgettable view of this spectacular area, take a hot air
balloon ride or hit the hiking and biking trails. Calistoga has some-
thing for everyone in every season with year-round parades, lively
music, art and wine events, and a thriving wellness community to
care for your body and nurture your spirit.
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Michael Mondavi Family Wines Outrank Legendary

French Wines in Blind Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
M by Michael Mondavi tops Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac The tasting was conducted at Cleveland, Ohio’s Renaissance Hotel
and Chateau Margaux. on November 7, 2009. The 36 participants were seated at tables
In a recent blind tasting, wine trade members and passionate with samples pre-poured into Schott Zweisel Tritan stemware. Each
consumers placed M by Michael Mondavi, a limited production taster ranked the wines by preference and rated them on a 100-point
Cabernet Sauvignon from the iconic winemaking family of Napa scale. Composite scores were based on number of first place votes
Valley, in first place over a selection of Bordeaux wines with an and the formula of 3 points for first place, 2 points for second place
average price of nearly $500 per bottle. The blind tasting was part of and one point for third place votes. Professional industry members
a Bordeaux seminar led by Daniel Greathouse of Heidelberg Distrib- and sommeliers checked samples for integrity and temperature
uting Company at the World Series of Wine in Cleveland, Ohio. uniformity as well as clean glassware and neutral setting.
The final results of the blind tasting were as follows: M by Michael Mondavi and Emblem wines are available at
• 1st place: 2005 M by Michael Mondavi, Napa Valley Folio Winemakers’ Studio is located at 1285 Dealy Lane in Napa,
($200 suggested retail) just over one mile from the
• 2nd place: 2006 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac Carneros Highway (Highway
($500 average retail) 12/121) and Old Sonoma Road.
• 3rd place: 2006 Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford The Taste C H A R L E S Gallery is open from
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• 4th place: 2006 Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon, Oso Vineyard David Fulton ON
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($49 suggested retail) 256-2757 or visit the website at
• 5th place: 2006 Chateau Margaux ($500 average retail) www.foliowine.com. POPE
Redmon
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“As Cabernet producers around the world improve soft tannin
development and produce wines that are more accessible at four or N APA VALLEY
five years of age, these comparisons become more relevant than a S T. H E L E N A
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generation ago when ‘new world’ wines were seen as having an early St. Helena Wine Center
Napa Valley Farms
tasting advantage over European counterparts needing a decade to
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tasting. Flora Springs

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look forward to entering it into another blind tasting, this time with Pedemonte Cellars
California Cult Cabs and a few Southern-Hemisphere and European
competitors for a broader perspective of this new entry on the world
stage,” said Greathouse, who creates tastings and competitions each
year at Cleveland’s World Series of Wine to benefit public television’s
“Ideastream” on WVIZ-TV.

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Napa Valley Fine Art
New Original Works Arrive
at Art on Main, St. Helena
Art on Main announces the arrival of a number of new original works in the
gallery by well known landscape artists Erin Dertner, Tim Howe, Pamela
Anderson and Napa’s own, Mel Amaral. These artists continue to delight both
new and returning collectors to the gallery. A wide spectrum of fine art
mediums including oil, acrylic, limited edition etchings and sculpture are
currently on display.
Included in the gallery is a
wide selection of “pop” animal
art by gallery favorite, Ron
Burns. Lyn Cook delights us with
her stylized horses and cat sculptures in amazing marble-like patinas. Internationally
collected, Big Sur sculptor, Loet Vanderveen, has his “Classic” animal sculpture collection
available at prices perfect for holiday gift giving.
Gifted, creative sculptor, Richard Thomas, adds a touch of fun with his “Celebration of the
Vine” series inspired by personal experiences, and a lifetime of celebrations with family and
friends.
The gallery, located at 1359 Main St. in St. Helena is open seven days a week. A selection
from each artist may be viewed on the gallery’s website at www.ImagesNapaValley.com.
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Official 49ers Fan Bus Chauffeurs

North Bay Fans to Candlestick Park
Enjoy Limo Luxury for the Cost of a Shuttle!
by Abigail P. Zimmerman
Score big and ride the San Francisco 49ers Fan Express from
seven North Bay locations directly to Candlestick Park.
California Wine Tours offer shuttles to home 49ers games direct
from seven North Bay cities for only $25-$30 per person roundtrip.
You don’t have to worry about traffic, parking, bridge tolls, or who’s
the designated driver.
Just sit back... and enjoy!
While riding a luxury coach to and from the 49ers game sounds
idyllic, think about what a great eco-impact your ride-sharing
involves. Every game, cars from hundreds of avid North Bay fans
add extra traffic congestion to our freeways and smog to our Bay
Area skies. Lay back, relax, have fun, save gas and reduce your
carbon footprint as you share the ride with other 49ers fans to home
football games.
California Wine Tours will provide all entertainment to the game
and back. Each luxury coach will play 49ers game highlights, Super California
Bowl replays, and NFL videos. Passengers are sure to arrive boosted
Wine Tours
in spirits and style!
Each luxury coach includes high-speed internet, complimentary President
water, restrooms and a highly trained, licensed chauffeur. and CEO,
If this weren’t enough, California Wine Tours has partnered with Mike Marino
the San Francisco 49ers and, together, they are sponsoring raffles for
each trip. Prizes include official 49er memorabilia and California the largest transportation fleet in Northern California. As a full
Wine Tours Gift Certificates for limo rides and wine tours. service transportation company, they can accommodate groups of
The BIG Grand Prize Raffle will be one luxury touchdown for any size. California Wine Tours operates sedans, SUVs, limousines,
four! For the final Home Game, the lucky winner will take three in luxury limo vans, mini-buses, motor coaches and environmentally
a private limo to the last home game of the season, win four tickets friendly vehicles.
to the game, and a catered, gourmet tailgate party (including bever-
Shuttles Departure Locations
ages).
• Napa Valley: California Wine Tours/Evans, 4075 Solano Avenue
“We wanted to thank the fans that ride the shuttles by elevating
• Sonoma: California Wine Tours, 22455 Broadway
their experience with the videos and prizes,” said Mike Marino, Pres-
• Sonoma: Steiner’s Tavern, 465 First Street West
ident and CEO of California Wine Tours. “Hopefully this experience
• Santa Rosa: Golden Gate Transit Bus Terminal,
will also motivate other ticket holders to get their cars off the roads
at Piner Road and Industrial
and share a ride to the game.”
• Rohnert Park: Park & Ride, Rohnert Park Expressway
California Wine Tours • Petaluma: Petaluma Fairgrounds, 100 Fairground Drive
For almost a quarter century, California Wine Tours has provided • Larkspur / Ferry Terminal: 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle
the finest in wine country transportation. Mike Marino started the • Vallejo: Ferry Terminal, 495 Mare Island Road
company in 1986 with the purchase of one limo. His commitment For more information, departure locations, pricing and reserva-
to hiring top notch and experienced drivers combined with the tions, call (707) 265-4300, visit www.49ersbus.com or email
luxurious, highest quality vehicles has made California Wine Tours 49ersbus@californiawinetours.com.

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Sweet Treats for the Holidays

at Hop Kiln Winery, Dec. 13
Direct from Hop Kiln Winery’s culinary marketplace, join them for
a complimentary sampling of gourmet food products. They’ll be
serving crème puffs topped with special Coffee Merlot and Raspberry
Pinot Chocolate sauces. These little treasures will be paired with deli-
cious Hop Kiln 2007 Malbec. This is a complimentary sampling of
fine wine and gourmet food products. Sweet Treats will be available
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., December 13.
Guests will find more to taste and
add to their shopping list, at large
round tables throughout the room,
each stacked with glowing displays of
Hop Kiln’s own private label
mustards, oils, vinegars, pestos, vinaigrettes and dessert sauces. For
enjoying an impromptu picnic, Hop Kiln’s deli case has an impres-
sive offering of cold cuts and local cheeses even providing a cutting
board and cheese knife. The tasting room also offers a splendid
assortment of chilled wines and sodas in single-service bottles.
Tasting room hours are 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily, with the picnic
areas closing at 4:45 p.m. Hop Kiln Winery is located at 6050
Westside Road, Healdsburg. The winery’s excellent website is at
hopkilnwinery.com. For more information, call (707) 433-6491.

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Tasting Room of the Week:
ARMIDA WINERY
by Millie Howie
There is one really happy wine man in
Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley these
days. This particular spell of happiness began
for Bruce Cousins, owner of Armida Winery
in Healdsburg, when he was informed that
six of his wines had come home from the Los
Angeles Wine and Spirits competition with
gold medals, four Best of Class awards, Best of
Show for his 2006 Flora Ranch Syrah and
Best Zinfandel for the 2007 Maple Vineyard
Zin.
Those big wins were joined shortly there-
after by four golds and a double gold when
the results from the judging at the California
State Fair in Sacramento arrived. The field
blend of red grapes from the Armida estate
vineyard, Il Campo, swept the field, in its
category, receiving recognition as Best of
Region and Best of Class with the 2007 Pinot
Noir from Parmelee Hill Vineyard winning
notice as Best of California and Best of Class
in its division.
As if to reinforce the facts of all the good
news, Bruce spent most of one morning
laying out all the ribbons, plaques and crystal
vase awards on his pool table.
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“Fifteen years,” Bruce remarks. ”It was in
1994 that my brother, Steve, and I bought a
controlling interest in Armida Winery. It’s
hard to believe that this great adventure is still
so young, and doing so well, but,” he adds,
looking at his awards display, “we must be
doing something right. Fortunately, with my
entrepreneurial spirit and Steve’s wine
industry know-how, gathered during his
stints as president of Buena Vista Winery and
COO of Freemark Abbey, plus a lot of good
hard work, we transformed Armida from a
sleepy little winery to a much more lively
place, concentrating our efforts on producing
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ultra premium, hand-crafted, single-vineyard
wines from some of the finest vineyards in the
area.”
Of course it wasn’t all hard work. The
brothers have always mixed in a lot of humor
while producing their high quality wines. In a
spirit of fun they dubbed their outstanding
Zinfandel and Petite Sirah blend “Poizin”
(The Wine to Die For) and prepared a Reserve
Poizin blended of Zin, Petite Sirah and Syrah
and packaged in a “coffin.” Showing off their
kind hearts Steve and Bruce created “Anti-
dote.”
Wine tasting is conducted in a geodesic
building and, bucking the current trend
toward charging for tasting, Armida still offers
a complimentary flight of five wines and
members are always the first to receive ship-
ments of new and limited release wines.
A stroll to the bocce court leads to the best
viewing point for enjoyment of what has been
repeatedly voted the best view in the county.
The winery sits on a gentle hill at 2201 West-
side Road, Healdsburg The tasting room is
open daily from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. In addi-
tion to phone and e-mail Armida is now on
Facebook and Twitter and invites you to
contact them to find out what they are up to.

Handmade Crafts and Chances to Win Great Gifts
Join Your Friends and Family for an
Occidental Weekend of Holiday Cheer!
Traditions and holidays go together, and
once again, Occidental is home to the annual
West County holiday celebration. The Occi-
dental Community Council is pleased to
announce the 24th Annual Holiday Crafts
Faire, a longstanding tradition in the
community. This year there will be more
holiday activities and chances to win special
gift packages including spa, art, wine, jewelry
and other handmade crafts throughout the
weekend.
The Occidental Community Council
Holiday Crafts Faire will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, December 12th and 13th at the
Occidental Community Center (located on
the corner of Bohemian Highway and
Graton Road) in Occidental. The event will
be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday
and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission
is free.
This special Holiday Crafts Faire has
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something for the whole family. In addition
to highlighting more than 35 local and
regional artists and showcasing their special
crafts and holiday pieces, there will be enter-
tainment, the traditional bucket raffle (where
you chose the prize you want to win),
wreaths, fabulous food, daily special guest
appearances by Santa Claus and more. Come
out and join the community and neighbors
in celebrating the season at the Holiday
Crafts Faire.
The Ceres Community Project will
prepare a special Holiday Crafts Faire selec-
tion of fantastic healthy food. All proceeds
from the sale of the food will go toward their
program (bringing local teens together to
learn about whole food and cooking while
preparing organic meals for families who are
facing health challenges).
And, don’t miss the special treats and
holiday baked goods provided and hosted by
Salmon Creek School students.
Members of the famous Occidental
Community Choir will be visiting the
Holiday Crafts Faire throughout the weekend
and singing holiday carols.
Come and participate in the activities at
the Holiday Crafts Faire (win great gifts from
the traditional bucket raffle), take a stroll
through town, and visit the local merchants
and businesses. It is truly a holiday event
that is not to be missed. Proceeds from this
annual fundraiser are returned to the
community through programs funded by the
Community Council.
For more information, contact Sherry
Huss at sherry@renga-arts.com.
The Holiday Crafts Faire is sponsored by
the Occidental Community Council. Estab-
lished in 1986, the Occidental Community
Council is an all-volunteer, non-profit
corporation. Representing a diverse cross-
section of the community, they meet once a
month to discuss investing its support and
resources locally. The entire budget is derived
from this wonderful Holiday Crafts Faire.
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Winemaker Profile: Kendall-Jackson Winery
RANDY ULLOM
by Nan Reiley
Asked to reflect on his 16 years on the job,
Randy Ullom seemed surprised himself as he
recounted all the changes and developments
he’s participated in as Winemaster for
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates. “There’s always
something new happening in the vineyards
and in the winery, but those changes are made
to nudge wine quality up,” he said. “We
haven’t changed our basic wine style, which
has always been fruit forward for both our red
and white wines. I’d say we have enhanced
the style and its quality, not changed it.”
And there have been changes aplenty since
Randy was hired by wine legend Jess Jackson
in 1993. They include purchasing Vinwood, a
winemaking facility in Geyserville (Sonoma
County), building wineries in Oakville (Napa
County) and in Monterey, as well as creating a
new winery in Santa Rosa (also Sonoma
County). Vineyard acreage has increased from
4,000 to 12,000 acres that range from Santa
Barbara in the south of California to Mendo-
cino County in the north. And Kendall-
Jackson, K-J as it’s known, now produces all
of its own French barrels using French oak
logs that K-J buys directly from the French
government and other forrestors, that are
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RACHEL ALEXANDRA PINOT NOIR
Jess Jackson is the owner of the newest race horse
phenomenon, Rachel Alexandra, a filly who won every
race she entered in 2009, including the Preakness and
the Kentucky Oaks. Randy Ullom says that to commemo-
rate her exciting 2009 racing campaign, he has made a
Pinot Noir from the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey
County (called Rachel Alexandra, of course) that has
been especially bottled with a beautiful picture of the
horse on the label. This wine is available at both
Kendall-Jackson tasting rooms.
made into staves while still in France and
then turned into barrels in the United States.
What all this activity means to you, the
wine lover, is a continual improvement in the
over-all quality of wines. The famous Vint-
ners’ Reserve Chardonnay, for example, is
now 90% barrel fermented in K-J’s French
and American oak barrels (roughly 50%-
50%). The fruit is sourced entirely from cool,
coastal Jackson estate vineyards to express the
style goal for this flagship wine. No wonder
that it continues to be one of the nation’s most
popular restaurant wines, as evidenced by
Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Annual “Restau-
rant Poll.”
Randy has obviously been an inspired
choice to lead this evolution at K-J. His early
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winemaking experience ranges from Chile in
South America to upstate New York, and in
California’s Sonoma County he spearheaded
the cool-climate Russian River Valley’s claim
to fame as an outstanding grape growing
region for Chardonnay. During Randy’s tenure
at K-J, the winery has created the Highland
Estates series of wines, classic wines all grown
on estate-owned vineyards and made from
the top 0.3-to-1.0% quality of each variety.
These wines are winning awards from many
well-respected wine magazines and competi-
tions. And the Highland Estates series high-
lights the terroir (soil and climate) of indi-
vidual vineyards that produce exceptional,
individually distinctive grapes. Luscious
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Syrah are some of the stars of this series.
Randy Ullom is doubtlessly a busy man,
but he still finds time for his off-the-job
passion – downhill skiing. As flexible and
forward looking as he is in the winemaking
profession, he is an old-fashioned purist
when it comes to this sport, since he still uses
a 30-plus-years-old pair of Rossignol skis. “I
know they’re considered antiques,” says
Randy with a laugh, “but they suit my style
and I just think classics are the best.” He
should know: his wines are classics, too.
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HEALDSBURG
Grove Street Winery
Manzanita Creek
DRY CREEK RD
UPCOMING EVENTS See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information

MARCH AVE
. DECEMBER 5, 12, 19 – Magical Toyland Exhibit – Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society – Free

GROVE ST
Toys from 1860s-1960s. Kids Open House 1-3pm, storytelling, treats, www.healdsburgmuseum.org, 707-431-3325

CENTER ST
HEALDSBURG AVE.

JOHNSON
LINCOLN DECEMBER 5, 12, 19 – Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery –

COLLEGE ST
Bring your camera! Order from the menu. 9-11am, 707-433-1913 ext. 15

FITCH ST
Seghesio
GRANT ST
DECEMBER 5 & 6 – The Night Before Christmas – An original full-length dance production, Healds-

PRINCE
101 burg Ballet Returns to the Raven. Tickets $15, call for times: 707-431-7617
Artiste Winery &
Tasting Studio Ferrari-Carano’s PIPER ST DECEMBER 6, 13 – Parent + Child Gingerbread House Class – Bovolo, (inside Copperfield's),
Toad Hollow SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD 3-4:30pm, $45 includes a house, the class and santa’s snack for all. To reserve your spot, call 707-431-2962
Vineyards
Thumbprint LakeWinery
Sonoma NORTH ST
Cellars DECEMBER 3, 8 – Caroling in Convertibles with Wine Country Hot Rod Tours! Take a
Thirty Four North . tour of Wine Country Inns; stop at each inn for treats, www.winecountryhotrodtours.com or call 707-480-RODS
Wine Merchants Downtown Wine
KENDALL PLAZA Russian River Wine Co. DECEMBER 9, 10, 16 & 17 – Healdsburg's Strolling Dine Around! – Three-hour dining expe-
JACKSON Plaza Gallo Souverain rience at fine restaurants, four-course "progressive feast," www.healdsburg.com
TOPEL

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N Williamson Wines DECEMBER 12 – Holiday Storytelling – fireplace at Hotel Healdsburg. 1-2pm, 707-431-2800

FITCH
Cellars
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Trust Winery Ltd.
La Crema Winery Hauck
Selby
DECEMBER 12 – Santa Saturday in the Plaza! – Bring your gift list and your appetite to this not to
be missed town celebration. 12-3pm, www.healdsburg.com, 707-433-6935
MILL
DECEMBER 12 – Art Opening and Feast Day Celebration – for Virgen de Guadalupe, at the Elec-
tric Rose Gallery 107 Plaza Street, Healdsburg. 6:30 pm. For more information please call 707-431-1124
DECEMBER 13 – Victorian Inns Tour of Healdsburg – Holiday decorations, light refreshments,
2-5pm, www.healdsburg.com
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Go Big and Bold this Holiday Season with
Zintastic from St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Wow the Red Wine Lover in your Life with Limited Edition Collector’s
Set of Three Old Vines Zinfandels from a Red Wine Powerhouse
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards lends a century of Sonoma
County pedigree to the holiday season with Zintastic, a limited-
edition collector’s box of three “Old Vines” Zinfandels bursting
with the bold and rich flavors that only St. Francis can deliver.
This extraordinary gift captures the strength and intensity of
these ancient, freestanding vines and is sure to impress the
wine aficionado, steak-lover or cigar enthusiast on
your holiday list!
Produced by St. Francis Winery & Vineyards,
named “International Red Winemaker of the
Year,” Zintastic features a trio of red wines sold
together here for the first time: St. Francis “Old
Vines” Zinfandel 2006, Wild Oak by St. Francis Old Vine
Zinfandel 2006 and St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Zinfandel 2006.
Each bottle is jampacked with an astonishing concentration of flavors
from ripe black cherries, boysenberries and licorice to toasted oak and
eucalyptus, all with a spicy complexity that carries into a long,
luscious finish.
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With its big time flavors, Zintastic adds prestige to
any wine cellar and looks sharp under the tree. Its
elegant packaging will assure gift givers that Zintastic
will cut an impressive figure this holiday season.
Created by master winemaker Tom Mackey, the
hand-crafted wines are made with 100% hand-picked
fruit harvested at the peak of ripeness and represent the
finest turn-of-the-century old vine Zinfandel vineyards
in all of Sonoma County. Mackey coaxes these ancient
vines, many as old as 100 to 150 years old through an
extremely labor intensive and painstaking process
which is detailed in the exclusive Zintastic booklet
included in each wooden box. Enthusiasts will appreciate
the history behind one of America’s most renowned grapes
and grill masters will value the tasting notes and recommended
food pairings featured in the glossy collector’s guide.
Zintastic is available through either www.stewswines.com or
directly, jsheehy@stewleonards.com and by calling (631) 249-3611.
Retailing for $99, the unique gift is an incredible value for over a
century’s worth of vine growing excellence.
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Season of the Olive Arrives in Sonoma Valley

Three-Month Sonoma Valley Olive Festival Celebrates All Things Olive
The ninth annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, a celebration of the
olive harvest and an agricultural and epicurean showcase, will take
place December 2009 through February 2010. Comprising a range of
entertaining events, culinary delights and Valley-wide promotions –
from the Blessing of the Olives ceremony to the elegant Feast of the
Olive Dinner – the upcoming season of the olive promises to trans-
form the winter months in Sonoma into a celebration of the senses.
Blessing of the Olives Ceremony Kicks off the
Three-Month Season of the Olive in Sonoma
On Saturday, December 5, the traditional Blessing of
the Olives will take place at the historic Mission San
Francisco Solano de Sonoma, which marks the begin-
ning of the three-month Sonoma Valley Season of the
Olive. Set inside the Mission, the Blessing of the Olives
is a beautiful, traditional ceremony that celebrates the per person. For more information, call (707) 935-
Season of the Olive in Sonoma Valley. 6832.
Olive enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to Following the initial weekend, key events and
attend an Open House and Olive Oil Tasting at The promotions are planned Valley-wide in honor of the
Olive Press, where olive aficionados will have the three-month celebration. In addition, local restaurants
opportunity to watch and learn how freshly harvested and lodging properties will offer Olive Festival pack-
olives are pressed into oil. A Candlelight Concert in the Historic ages and promotions, including signature olive-inspired menu items
Mission Chapel will also be offered in celebration of the kickoff and spa treatments throughout the winter months. A complete list of
weekend, featuring musician Carolos Herrera. Herrera he will present promotions can be found at www.olivefestival.com.
Spanish and Latin selections typical of the Spanish celebration of the Olive Festival favorites set to take place again this season include
olive harvest and music relative to the season. the celebrated Feast of the Olive Dinner on January 23 at Ramekins
Blessing of the Olives will take place at 10 a.m. The Mission San Culinary School. This multi-course, olive-inspired feast prepared by
Francisco Solano is located at East Spain St. and 1st St. East, (the Sonoma Valley’s top chefs, is one of the festival’s anchor events and is
northeast corner of the historic Sonoma Plaza). The event is free. a true epicurean delight. On January 8, master martini makers will
Open house and tastings at The Olive Press is from 10 a.m. to 5:30 come together at Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place Inn & Spa
p.m. at 24724 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. Tastings are complimentary. For to compete for the best martini at
more infomation, call (707) 939-8900. the wildly popular Martini
The Candlelight Concert will be in the Historic Mission Chapel, Madness, where crowds sample
East Spain St and 1st Street East, Sonoma at 7:30 p.m. Entry is $20 each creation and place their votes.
Then, in February, over President’s
Day Weekend, the Season of the
Olive will culminate with the Olive
Festival Finale Weekend, a grand
celebration of special events,
dinners and tastings, including
VinOlivo, an epicurean showcase
that includes live entertainment, a
silent auction, and a Marketplace
highlighting Sonoma Valley wine
and olive oil.
For a comprehensive calendar
of Olive Festival events, visit the
website at www.olivefestival.com.

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128 Frey Vineyards

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

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Ukiah Vineyards

Chiarito Vineyards
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM 20
Foursight Wines 253
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128 Whaler Vineyards
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Meyer Family Ceago Vinegarden
Benmore
Maple Creek Winery Hopland Valley
McDowell Valley Clear 20
Yorkville Cellars Jeriko Estates
Graziano Family of Wines Lake
McFadden
Yorkville Brutocao Cellars McNab Ridge
McDowell Valley Vineyards
Duncan Peak Weibel Winery 175
Brassfield Estate Winery
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Winery Finley Monte Lago
Vineyards
Le Vin Winery
Steele Winery
High Valley
Shannon Ridge Winery
Pendleton Estate
EdenCrest
M. Konocti Growers
Kelseyville High Valley Noggle
Wildhurst Vineyards Kelseyville Wine Co.
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards /Dusinberre
Cloverdale Sol Rouge
Clear Lake
Moore Family
Wattle Creek Winery
Villa La Brenta 20
Asti Cougar’s Leap Gregory Graham
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Lake County Winery Association Announces

the ‘People’s Choice Wine Awards’
October 3rd, The Lake County Winery Association hosted the final About Lake County Winery Association
portion of the “People’s Choice Wine Awards” for consumers at Six Formed in 2007, the Lake County Winery Association is a non-
Sigma Ranch and Winery in Lower Lake. The event brought 300 profit organization of wineries that aims to promote Lake County as a
people to the Lake County wine region for a day of wine tasting and wine tour destination. The association hosts several wine events
voting. throughout the year that encourage visitors and locals to explore the
The day’s public tasting was the culmination of a few months of wines of this up-and-coming region including the annual Lake County
concentrated efforts. Earlier this summer, wineries in and outside Lake Wine Adventure which takes place the last weekend of July. For more
County were invited to submit their wines to the first ever, “Lake information, visit www.lakecountywineries.org.
County” wine competition. The only criterion for taking part in the For more information about the Lake County region, visit
competition was that wines had to be produced using Lake County www.lakecounty.com.
grapes. In August, a panel of ten prestigious wine judges gathered at
Langtry Estate and Vineyards to narrow down the number of
competing wines from the 168 submitted. A total of 38 wines in 164
categories were nominated to be part of the “People’s Choice” compe-
tition.
The day’s tasting concluded with the revealing of awards. Ribbons
were given to winners and runners-up in each of the categories
including: varietal, AVAs, “Best Red Wine of Lake County” and “Best
White Wine of Lake County.” A special award was given to the
“Winery of the Year“ which was determined by the winery with the
most votes for all its nominated wines. The “People’s Choice” tasting
was organized as a “double-blind” tasting. All bottles were uncorked
in the tasting room by a few trusted volunteers and brought out one
at a time, disguised in foil or black paper bags. A plain label revealed
the wine varietal but named the brand only as “x”, “y” or “z”.
A few of the winning wineries included: Best Sauvignon Blanc,
2008 Hess Collection; Best Chardonnay, 2008 Shannon Ridge; Best
Cabernet: 2006 Shed Horn Cellars; Best Zinfandel, 2007 Writer’s
Block from Steele Wines. A full list of winning wineries is available
at www.lakecountywineries.org.
“The People’s Choice Wine Awards event was created to educate
and expose the public to the excellence of Lake County Wines,” says
Kaj Ahlmann, Chairman, Lake County Winery Association and
owner, Six Sigma Ranch. “To that end, we feel we met our goals.
People had fun and were very enthusiastic – about the event and the
wines! This was a perfect first occasion, and we look forward to
doing the same next year … and beyond.”
The Lake County Winery Association’s “People’s Choice Wine
Awards” event was sponsored by the following businesses and orga-
nizations: Lake County Winegrape Commission, Tallman Hotel,
Blue Wing Saloon & Café, Kädär Hungary Cooperage, Synergy
Glass and Packaging, Twin Pine Casino and Hotel, Bella Vista
Farming Company, Clearlake Chamber of Commerce, Elk Mountain
Vineyards, Foods Etc., Hardesters Market, Jonas Oil, SaverGlass,
Inc., M.A. Silva Corks, U.S.A., Rosenthal Vineyards and World
Cooperage.

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December Events at Wente Family Estates

The holiday season is in full swing this December at Wente Family
Estates in the Livermore Valley. The Wente family has announced
Holidays in the Vineyards, with barrel tastings, an appearance by
Santa Claus himself and more. Later in the month, Bay Area families
are once again invited to bring the flavors of wine country cooking
into their homes with Take Home Holiday Meals.
Holidays In The Vineyards
Celebrate the season with “Holidays in the Vineyards,” a winery
open house with Wente Family Estate wines, crafts, music and more.
On Saturday December 5th and Sunday December 6th, from noon to
5 p.m., the barrel room will be transformed into a winter wonderland,
where children can meet and take a photo with Santa Claus, and wine
lovers will enjoy barrel tastings of Wente Family Estates wines paired
with delicious cuisine. Photos with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday
only at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, Tamás Estates and Murrieta’s
Well. For information, call (925) 456-2305 or (925) 447-WINE.
Take Home Holiday Meal
As a relief from holiday stress, and to allow more time with loved
ones, Wente Vineyards once again offers its Take Home Holiday
Meals, bringing the Wente family’s wine country cuisine to your
holiday table. Choose between Dry Aged Certified Angus Prime Rib or
Pan Seared Salmon Blood Orange-Tarragon Aioli, accompanied by
Beurre Noisette Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Winter Root Vegetables,
mouth-watering dessert options and more. Dinners are paired with
Wente Vineyards wines offered at a special holiday rate. For more
information, call (925) 456-2424. Orders are recommended well in
advance: Place orders by December 18th at 12 p.m.
Porcelain by Eugenia Zobel
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Tasting Room will feature Porce-
lain Painting by Eugenia Zobel, with a special artist reception on
Sunday, December 13th from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit will be on
display through February 28th

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why Lodi has become noted as a premium wine-growing region in Borra E. ARMSTRONG RD
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California. The tour includes a visit to the vineyard, a tour of the red
barrel-aging room, and a complimentary tasting of Woodbridge by
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Delicato Vineyards
The beautiful picnic grounds are available to your group with
advance reservations. Gourmet box lunches are also available for $15
per person. A seven-day notice is required for box lunch reservations.
Woodbridge Winery is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. They welcome visitors year around, however, are closed
on some major holidays. Call ahead for holiday hours.

DISCOVER LODI!
“Discover Lodi!” the 4,000- square-foot facility is located on
property owned by Wine and Roses Country Inn at the north-
west corner of Turner and Lower Sacramento roads in Lodi.
The eye-catching design by Lesovsky-Donaldson Archi-
tects of Stockton has the look of an old winery and features
an impressive three-story stone tower visible from all
approaches to the property. It contains the winegrape
commission offices, state of the art wine and viticulture
educational displays, a conference room, and a “cellar room”
for entertaining and special events, such as wine dinners.
Wine-related memorabilia, books and apparel are available for
sale. Offices for the Lodi Conference and Visitor Bureau are also
on site. The Discover Lodi! center provides the opportunity to
highlight the many outstanding tourist attractions in the Lodi
area.

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Great Gift Ideas from Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries
Got Cheer? Add wine events to your holiday this season! The
Santa Cruz Mountains has everything from fun and relaxing days to
intimate dining experiences. Give the gift of time; buy a passport for
yourself, friend and family and enjoy years of wine tasting but don’t
stop there let the gift keep on giving and bring a bottle of wine home
to serve during dinner. Do you have relatives coming to town during
the holidays? Request a brochure from www.scmwa.com or by
calling (831) 685-8463 and take them wine tasting for an inexpen-
sive afternoon in the redwoods or by the sea.
The Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association presents the
seventh annual Wine & Crab Taste-Off! Four of the finest local
restaurants will be battling it out in hopes of being named “Crab
Cook 2010.” Your help is needed to make the decision, so come and
judge for yourself! All four restaurants will be preparing two crab
dishes to satisfy your appetite. Santa Cruz Mountains Wine & Crab
Taste-Off takes place Sunday, January 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ma
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Maison, Aptos; Sanderlings at the Seascape Beach Resort, Aptos;
Michael’s on Main, Soquel; and Café Cruz, Soquel. Cost is $49 per
person for two restaurants ($16 each additional restaurant). For
details, call (831) 685-VINE (8463).
From Ahlgren to Zayante the wineries of the Santa Cruz Moun-
tains will once more open their doors to Passport participants on
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Pass-
port Program offers a unique opportunity for visitors to visit
wineries not typically open to the public at other times. Passport
holders will be invited to tour the facilities, meet the winemakers,
and sample the fruits of their labors – including special wines
poured only for participants in the Passport Program! Passports are
$40 per person.
Shadowbrook Restaurant presents its 16th annual Ultimate
Winemakers Dinner on Tuesday, February 23. This is a rare oppor-
tunity to taste the fabulous wines of up to 25 Santa Cruz Mountains
Winegrowers, and then be escorted to an intimate dinner. This
dinner always sells out far in advance. Tickets are $105 per person
(for gourmet meal, wine, tax, and gratuity) Reservations are
required, call (831) 685-VINE (8463) or visit www.scmwa.com.
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Deerly Departed dressed as Donner-Blitzen-Rudol
Tasting Room of the Week:
LOMA PRIETA WINERY
by Laura Ness
Making the climb up Loma Prieta Way to
the near nosebleed altitude of 2600 feet, takes
less than 10 minutes from the 1600 ft eleva-
tion of Burrell School Vineyards. That one
thousand feet of verticality buys you the most
amazing views to be enjoyed in the Santa
Cruz Mountains. Here, in the shadow of
towering and intimidating Loma Prieta
Mountain, origin of the 1989 earthquake, you
will enter a world apart. You will be as high as
you’re going to get at a winery tasting room in
the Santa Cruz Mountains. Happily, you will
experience altitude without attitude, in both
the wines and the wine tasting experience.
This is a place well-suited to attitude
adjustment: smile at the seasonally decorated
“Deerly Departed” head above the mantel, or
as you peruse the many fun plaques on the
walls that remind you not to take yourself too
seriously. Humor abounds in the well-
equipped restrooms also: “Had she punished
him enough? She could not be sure,” says a
caption beneath a bemused woman with an
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air of mischief in her eyes.
Jim Morrison would have loved the
brooding European feel of the wispy cloud
fingers on a foggy day, winding around the
courtyard fountain, snaking through the vine-
yards, and then beating back toward the
ocean. I imagine he would garner inspiration
from a glass of Loma Prieta’s stout Cabernet as
he stared into the glow of the double-sided
fireplace on a winter’s afternoon. Or perhaps
he would slink silently into a silky Saveria
Pinot Noir, soaking in the serenity of a late
summer’s afternoon, when the sun turns the
hills to gold and the Monterey Bay peninsula
lights come on, windows going electric red
with the setting sun. It’s a magical, mystical
place to relax and dream, muscular Merlot in
hand, while pondering the thunder echoes of
an impending storm.
Speaking of The Doors, standing at the
end of the marble bar, looking out as the door
swings open to reveal a peak of Monterey Bay
enveloped in cloud, you appreciate the ambi-
ence of the tasting room – it is warm, friendly
and most welcoming. Say hello to Mo, the
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friendly shorthaired pointer who inevitably
leaves his somewhat over-enjoyed toys along
the pathway, hoping someone, maybe you,
will engage him in a tug of war. Hint: you
won’t win. You’re better off heaving his tennis
ball into the vineyard and watching as he
races off to secure its location like no GPS
could ever hope to do. And speaking of GPS,
do not rely on yours for navigational guid-
ance. Just follow the directions on the website
and observe the signs. This is no time for
heroics, and no place to get lost.
When the weather is brilliant, picnic at
one of the umbrella-shaded tables, drinking
in the priceless vistas. You can actually see the
froth of the waves gleaming on the beach in
Capitola below. They are not exaggerating
when they claim “Views to Mesmerize, Wines
to Inspire.” Go be inspired to light a fire of
your own.
You can visit Loma Prieta Winery at 26985
Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; open Saturdays
and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Call (408)
353-2950 for more information.
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Santa Brings New Pinots to Sarah’s Vineyard

Help stock up Second Harvest Food Bank,
while you shop for your holiday wines at Sarah’s
Vineyard. From now to mid-December, they will
be accepting holiday food donations for Second
Harvest. Be generous to your fellow man with cans
or boxes of non-perishable food. Sarah’s Vineyard
will waive the tasting fee if you donate!
Sarah’s Vineyard is pleased to announce the
latest wine club shipment just in time for the holi-
days. This is a particularly extravagant shipment
that includes two single-vineyard Santa Cruz
Mountain Pinot Noirs. There are only 100 cases of
each Pinot available, and almost all of that will go
out to valued wine club members. Stop in as soon
as possible to get these wines so you can enjoy
them with your holiday festivities. Packages will
include selections from:
• 2007 Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains:
Tropical aromas of pineapple and lychee, with
pear and pineapple flavors – awarded a silver
medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition
• 2007 “VERANDA VINEYARD” Pinot Noir,
Corralitos, Santa Cruz Mountains – 600 ft
elevation – cherry-pomegranate aromas and
flavors accent this classically styled Pinot Noir
• 2007 “REBHAHN VINEYARD” Pinot Noir,
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains – 1200 ft
elevation – exotic caravan spices accent the cherry
and huckleberry fruit in this deep rich wine
Sarah’s Vineyard won a prestigious Double-
Gold/Best of Class 2007 Santa Cruz Mountain
Pinot Noir with a blend of these two amazing
Pinots in 2009: had there been enough to enter in
competition, there is no doubt these would have
garnered similar recognition. Don’t miss these
elegant and extravagant wines. Maybe even better
together, but worth savoring their most remark-
able individual components as they were meant to
be. You can always combine them on your own.
Sarah’s Vineyard is located at 4005 Hecker Pass
Highway in Gilroy. The tasting room is open 11
a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. For more information, call
(408) 847-1947 or go to www.sarahsvineyard.com.

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29th Annual Holiday

Open House at Hahn Estates
Come to Hahn Estates on December 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for
holiday merriment: Wine tasting, grapevine wreathmaking, Santa for
the kids, kids bounce house and live music. Cost is $25 for light
lunch, wine tasting and souvenier glass, complimentary for club
members. Attendees must be over 21 for wine tasting. Hot dogs,
sausage sandwiches and drinks are also available for purchase. Shuttle
service will be available.
Bring your own clippers and gloves for wreathmaking.

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offers commanding views of the Salinas Valley and surrounding
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mountains from high above the valley floor. Surrounded by ever
changing colors of the season, the acres of vineyards provide a beau-
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NAPA VALLEY
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia.
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay,
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros.
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free)
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8
Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only
ANDRETTII WI NE RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs
ARGE R - MA RTUC CI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 Open daily 11-5
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only
Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only
Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Thu-Mon 10-5
CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Closed Tu
CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-2643 Open daily 10:30-5
CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment
Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4
CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5

Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only

BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings

Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30

Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4

Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only

Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5 by appointment

Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Building C, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Open by appointment only
Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175 Open by appointment only
BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
BERINGER – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4
Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight
di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only
Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment
DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more

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Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6 Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4 Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4
DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30 Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only
Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only
Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily by appointment only 11-4
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5
J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5
James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3
James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4
JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointmentBy appointment
FLORA SPRINGS WINERY – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 Open by appointment only Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7 Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4
Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only
Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open by appointment only
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open by appointment Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open by appointment 10-5
FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only
LUNA VINEYARDS
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample
Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6 Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat
HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only

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Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment
MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30 $45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment
Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Mi Sueno– tasted at Vintner’s Collective, 1245 Main St., Napa; 707 258-6358 Open daily 11-6 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30 R A ZI WINERY
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5 New tasting room in Napa Valley
‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs
MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30 Schedule a tasting Monday through Saturday
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings 3108 Silverado Trail, Napa Valley • (707) 224-4299
Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment
MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment

NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6 Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment Robert Biale – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30 Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment
O’BRIEN ESTATE – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5
Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Open by appointment
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment
Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4 Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Children & Pets OK Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment

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Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6
Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12 Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours

Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4 Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6

Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Open daily 10-5 Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Open daily 10-6

Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment

Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5 Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30

Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30

Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment
WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5
St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6
Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30 Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30 William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open daily11-5
STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30 WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7 WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5 Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Daily 11-6
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5 Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment
SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only
SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa/ 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-7
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment
SONOMA COUNTY
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open by appointment only
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 688-1174 Open by appointment,
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956 Open daily 11-7
ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment
Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4
ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 First St, Napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6, Tues by appt. Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30

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ARTESA –1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-5 De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10:30-5
Artiste Winery – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5 DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4
Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5 Art Exhibits, Tours
Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4 Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only
Banyon – poured at Downtown Wine, 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thur-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only
Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30 Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily 11-6, Tue 2-6
Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30 Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30
BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5 Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5
Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter) Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5 Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt. Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Eric K. James – 452 First Street E, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 Friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5 ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5 Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6 Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-5
Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4 F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8 Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We
Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 800-838-4306 Tours & tasting by appointment only Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6 FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7
CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-5
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 Open by appointment only
Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 11-5
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30
Picnic Area
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Fri-Sun 11-4
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Francis Ford Coppola
CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Thur-Sun 11-5
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Gift items, Vineyard Tours
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909; Open daily 11-4
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707 225-6801 Open by appointment only
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4 Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5 Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7
De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Thu by appt Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5

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Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
Grove Street – 1451 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860 Open by appointment only
Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 877 996-4299 Open by appointment only
Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9
IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt.
Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends
J RICKARDS WINERY
Sustainable Vines...Exceptional Wines! Stop by J. Rickards Winery
Tuesdays-Saturdays (11am-4pm) for a complimentary tasting of our wines,
which include estate-grown Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.
Take the Canyon Road exit from Hwy 101 at Geyserville. We’re 2.5 miles north
on Chianti Road. For more information or a tour call 707-758-3441.
24505 Chianti Rd Cloverdale, CA
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 10-5:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only
Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Open daily 11-4 by appt
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 Open by appointment only
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5
Children & Pets OK
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:30
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries)
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Open daily 10-5
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-4:30
LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations
MacLeod Family Vnyd – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Open by appointment only
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only
Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 11-4
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only
MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
Mayo Family Winery – 13101 Arnold Drive @ Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed 4-6
MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-6
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 11-5
Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870 Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30
Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only

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Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134 Limited tours, call ahead 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463

MURPHY-GOODE – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Sun 12-6
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only
Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 Call for tours & tasting
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only
SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4
Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30 Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Open daily11-5
Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30 SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5
PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5 Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open by appointment only Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5 Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30
Pastori Winery – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556 Open by appointment only
Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30 Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4 Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only Simi Winery – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5
Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Open by appointment only
Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 11-6 Wed-Mon, Tue seasonal
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Sat 12-5
Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30 Spann –Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5 ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30 Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5 Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5
Remick Ridge – tasted at Adler Fels, 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6 SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Ridge Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma Open daily 11-6 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4
RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings

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TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5 Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5 Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open daily 11-5 Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5 FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tue-Sun 12-6
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome

Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986 Open by appointment only

Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30 Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5
VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 Open by appointment only
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5 HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Thur-Mon 11-5 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5 Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Open daily 10-5
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30 Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt. LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30 MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month
NORTH CENTRAL COAST Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment
Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Fri-Sun 12-5
Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821 Open by appointment only
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Muns Vineyard – Los Gatos; 408 515-2663 Open by appointment only
Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment
Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-5
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment
Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close
Osocalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 Open by appointment only
Page Mill Winery – 13686 Page Mill Road, Los Altos HIlls; 650 948-0958 Fri-Sun 12-5:30
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5 Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6 Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12 POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-5
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open by appointment only Regale Winery – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5:30 or by appointment
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special events and by appointment only Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5 River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 Open by appointment only Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Open daily 11-5
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5
Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Silver Mountain – off Old San Jose-Soquel Rd Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-4 by appointment

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Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Thu-Sun 12-5 HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4
Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552 Fri-Sun 12-5
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5
Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638 Open by appointment only
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu-Mon 12-5
VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5 Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-4:30
Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Trout Gulch – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close
Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5
Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter
Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
CARMEL VALLEY Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6

Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5 Ceago Del Lago – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5

Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5 Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only

Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5 Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5

Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs Rd. N., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-Oct, Fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 By appt
Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only
Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment
Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4
Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 Fri-Sun 11-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5
Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30
Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5
Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-5
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 E. State Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9400 Tue-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5
Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.
MONTEREY WINERIES
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 877-462-0666 Open daily 10-5
Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 11-6
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4
Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5
Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appt
Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only
Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Open daily 11-5
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-6569463 Open daily 11-7
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily , call for hours
Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Thu-Mon 11-5
SALINAS VALLEY
Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 Ell River Rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 WINE (9463) Open by appointment only
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10:30-5
Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4 McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 Open daily 10-5
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5

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Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5 Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Open by appointment
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 Fri - Sun 11-5 Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 By appt Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5 Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Noggle Vineyards & Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5 el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5 Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Opent by appointment
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5
GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5
Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Mon-Tue 12-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5 Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour Road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769
SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette; 925 283-1245 Open by appointment
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Thu-Sun 12-5
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5
J. Doran – 1133 Burwood Way, Antioch; (925) 418-5630 Open by appointment
Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine Road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 By appt
John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6
Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4
Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Sol Rouge – P.O. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 By appt
Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Drive, Lakeport; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, Lower Lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4p Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5 McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Nice; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-5 Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6
Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 Open daily 10-5 New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Open by appointment
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6 Occasio – 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore; 925 371-1987 Tue-Wed 12-2, Thu-Fri 12-4, Sat 11-4
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5 Odisea Wine Co. – 963 Redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Open by appointment
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, Concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt.
YOLO COUNTY Parkmon Vineyards– 55 Laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 Open by appointment
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8
Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Thurs-Sat 4:30-8:30
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 12-5, Mon-Fri by appointment
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5
Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 Hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open 12-5 by appointment
Carvalho Family Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30
Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5 Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook Court, Walnut Creek; 925-988-9463 Open by appointment
Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5 Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason Circle, Suite J, Concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6 Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30
Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5 Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30
Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 Elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 Open by appointment
BAY AREA/LIVERMORE Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 The Singing Winemaker – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 First Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4 Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30

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Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30 The Coliseum – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733 Wed, Thu, Sun 11-5, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5 VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30 Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Thu-Mon 12-5
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointmentViano Vineyards Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5
Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115 Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595 Fri-Sun 12-5
Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338 Fri-Sun 11-5 SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5 AMADOR COUNTY
cellardoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394 Fri 1-11, Sat 1-9, Sun 12-5 Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150 Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6 Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays
Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850 Fri-Sun 11-5 Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 Open daily 10-5:30 Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5
d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946 Fri-Sun 12-5 Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School Street, Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 11-6, Thu-Sat 11-9, Sun 10-3 Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5
Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Grand Amis – 115 North School Street Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Thu-Sun 12-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 12-4 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Wed-Mon 12-5 Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Open by appointment only Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Thu-Sun 12-4:30 Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Sat-Sun 11-5
M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071 Fri-Sun 11-5 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Mo-We 11:3:30, Thu-Sun 11-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Sat-Sun11-5 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30
McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 Fri-Sun 11-5 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
Michael David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108 Thu-Sun 12-5 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 11-5
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758 Sun-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Old Lockeford Winery – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Fri-Mon 11-5 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838O pen daily 11-6
Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5 Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Thu-Sun 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 12-4 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open by appointment only Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 Fri-Sun 11-5 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4

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CALAVERAS COUNTY Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5
Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5 Madrona Vineyards – 2560 High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5
Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5 Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 ParaVi Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Picchetti Winery Tstg Rm – 3135 Harrison Avenue, South Lake Tahoe; 530 541-1500 Open daily 11-6
French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Wed-Sun 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Fri-Sun 11-6
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Toogood Estate Winery – 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3210 Wed-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sun 11-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Daily 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Thu-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5 MERCED COUNTY
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Mon, Thu Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30 NEVADA COUNTY
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 272-7000 Open daily 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5 Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5 Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat 11:30-6
Boeger Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30 Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5 Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily 12-5 (closed Tues.)
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4
Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Sat 1-5 Mar-Dec or by appointment
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Sat-Sun 12-5 Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5 PLACER COUNTY
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Thu-Sun 11-5 Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Sat-Sun 10-5
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5 Ophir Wines – 7870 Santini Lane, Newcastle; 916 531-3055 Sat 12-4 until Dec. or by appointment
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5 Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 (most) Sat-Sun 1-5
Gold Hill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Sat-Sun 11-5 Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 (most) Sat-Sun 12-4
Iverson Vineyards – 8061 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7474 Thur-Mon 11-5 Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5 For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com

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