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Fort Bragg
TO
EUREKA
TO
REDDING

PASO ROBLES 117 158 204 245 255 269 355 263 236 266 278 379
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Mendocino
MONTEREY 72 112 160 170 184 269 178 151 190 202 307
Willits SAN JOSE 48 90 100 115 200 110 83 118 138 231
Little SAN FRANCISCO 45 55 70 155 75 48 88 142 201
River Calpella 5 SONOMA 22 44 129 39 14 68 131 181
20 SANTA ROSA 16 101 21 41 104 166 217
Elk HEALDSBURG 86 26 56 118 181 231
Ukiah
MENDOCINO 111 141 195 266 310
CALISTOGA 27 86 149 199
Clear
1 253 29

Lake
Boonville Lakeport
NAPA 59 122 172
Pt. Arena Yorkville Hopland SACRAMENTO 84 115
128 20
175 Williams MURPHYS 118
53 LAKE TAHOE
29
Lake
Cloverdale Clearlake

Sonoma
Gualala Lower Lake 99
Geyserville 49
16
Sea Ranch 101 29
TO
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Middletown
Healdsburg Brooks

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Auburn
Timber Cove 128
Calistoga 5
505
Jenner
Guerneville 29

Lake
Bodega Bay Santa Rosa
Berryessa
12 St. Helena
Sebastopol Sacramento
Kenwood
Rutherford
116 Glen
80
Ellen 128 Winters 50
TO
Yountville Placerville
LAKE TAHOE
12 Davis
Tomales Napa
Pa

121
Petaluma 116 Sonoma 12
121 Fairfield
121 99
cif

Pt. Reyes 12
Station 37
12 Sutter

San Pablo
Creek
Pt. Reyes 101 Vallejo

Bay
680
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1 San Jackson
Rafael 780 Rio Vista
88
Muir
Woods 4 12
580 Lodi
Oc

80 24 Concord
Berkeley Walnut Creek
4 49
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San Fr

Angels
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680 Camp
580
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Oakland
SFO
Pacifica
Alameda Jamestown
anc

Hayward 580 Stockton

TO
Oakdale
YOSEMITE
Livermore Chinese
280 92 Camp
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205 Manteca
Pleasanton
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580 Sonora
Half Moon 880
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Bay 101
680
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84 84 Fremont
Woodside Modesto

Palo
Alto Santa
Clara
1 San Jose
17
Morgan Hill 5
Santa
Cruz
Capitola 152 Gilroy
Watsonville Chowchilla
152

Monterey Bay
Moss Landing

156 99

Salinas
Monterey
68
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Pacific
Grove 101 LOS ANGELES

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COVER
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MARCH 18, 2011 – ISSUE 11 – VOLUME 30

Rombauer Vineyards ON THE COVER

Rombauer Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
20

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
F E AT U R E

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
WINERY

Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Turnbull Wine Cellars Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-41
18

Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
F E AT U R E

St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-55

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
St. Clement Vineyards Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
O F T H E W E E K 54

Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
TA S T I N G R O O M

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-55

Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sonoma Enoteca
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
55

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
WINE COUNTRY

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-63

EVENTS

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
A Food SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
& Wine Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Experience WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-78

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 intelligence for the Wine conSUMer
How is domestic wine identification
different from imported wine?
Besides differences in style between the wines of America
and Europe, the way wine is identified on the label of one
country’s wine versus the other also tells a tale of two wine
cultures.
After centuries of winemaking in Europe, they have estab-
lished that specific grapes make the best wine only in certain
regions. These grape-region marriages, and the wine styles asso-
ciated with them, have become so well known by the Euro-
peans and wine lovers everywhere that they simply refer to the
wine by the name of the region and not the grape. The type of
grape used is secondary.
What is obvious to the French may not be so obvious to the
average American, however. Here are a few popular regions in
France and the grapes they use to make their famous wines:
• Red Bordeaux: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and
blends that include these grapes. Also, Cabernet Franc,
Malbec and Petit Verdot are in the mix.
• White Bordeaux: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
• Red Burgundy: Pinot Noir
• White Burgundy: Chardonnay
• Red Rhône: Primarily Syrah and Grenache and blends that
include these grapes.
• White Rhône: Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne and blends that
include these grapes
In the US, our wine regions are still experimenting, finding
the best grapes to grow in certain areas. Many regions here have
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gradually become associated with a single grape because of the
exceptional wines that they consistently produce. Examples are
Oregon for Pinot Noir, Rutherford in Napa Valley for Cabernet
Sauvignon or Carneros for Chardonnay among many other
appellations that have developed fine reputations for certain
types of wines.
In the United States there are no restrictions on what grapes
can be grown in any region, but in France and other European
countries it is unlawful to make wines labeled with the region’s
name from grapes that are not officially approved for that
region. If they do, the wines are reduced in class to a more
basic, less regulated “Table Wine” or “Country Wine” classifica-
tion.
Italian wines offer both approaches to identifying their
wines. Some popular wines, like Chianti, Valpolicella and
Barolo use the geographic name while wines labeled Prosecco,
Barbera and Pinot Grigio, are named after the grapes used.
In an effort to make it easier for American consumers to
select French wine, more wines from France are being labeled
by grape variety today than in years past.
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
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Quality Wines All Under $25

at Wine Garage, Calistoga
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 an large assortment from Napa and Sonoma counties and other Cali-
fornia appellations. 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 unrecognizable – 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 real-
ized 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 recommen-
dation 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 FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS

Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery
ONGOING Tastings & Seminars napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members
Napa Valley Wine Train An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300
napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com 11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except
ONGOING
• Mar 12: the Big gay train insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. terrace tastings daily, $25
• Mar 19: Moonlight escape, crow Moon Tours and Tastings
rSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com
• Mar 19: Murder Mystery at William Hill Estate Winery
· insignia Blending · le nez
napa, 10am-5pm, by appt. 707-265-3024, www.williamhillestate.com
ONGOING · tasting terroir · Wine Appreciation
• taste the napa Valley, $12
Napa Valley Opera House · cool california (freestone chardonnay & Pinot noir)
• chardonnay experience/with food pairing, $16/$20
1030 Main Street, napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org · Barrel seminars (napa Valley cab)
• exploring cabernets, $20
• Mar 10: talk cinema napa Valley ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND • estate exclusives, $25
• Mar 11: John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey
Wine Component Tasting Seminar • intro to William hill estate tour and tasting, $25
• Mar 12: capitol Steps
at Merryvale Vineyards • the William hill estate experience tour and tasting, $40
• Mar 16, 18: into the Woods, Jr. by Blue oak School
St. helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members
• Mar 17: Men of Worth ONGOING
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com
• Mar 19: greg Brown Vineyard & Winery Tours
• Mar 20: café cabaret, irving Berlin EVERY 4TH WEEKEND at Raymond Vineyards
• Mar 23: Acoustic Africa Wine & Food Pairing Seminar St. helena, 11am (by appt), $15, group tours available (by appt)
• Mar 25: Paul taylor Dance co. taylor 2 at Merryvale Vineyards 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com
ONGOING 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. helena
ONGOING
Live at the Lincoln Theater 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com
Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com ONGOING napa , 877-386-5070 x227, www.andrettiwinery.com
• Mar 11: in My life – A Musical tribute to the Beatles Tours & Tastings at Clos du Val • individual tastings, $15
ONGOING napa, daily 10am-5pm, 800-993-9463, www.closduval.com • Private Winery tour & tasting, $20/person by appointment
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines • classic tastings, $10: fee waived with purchase of a bottle wine. • Vineyard tours, $20/person by appointment
napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com • reserve tastings, $20: fee not waived with purchase of a bottle of wine.
• Mar 10: taste the terroir of Shake ridge ranch • tours by appointment with 24 hour advance notice ONGOING
• Mar 11: A taste tour of italy Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
ONGOING rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm, $10
• Mar 17: riesling fan club of napa Valley Meeting
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most fridays 2-4pm
• Mar 18: is it $15 or is it $50? tasting
• Mar 24: tasting the frederic esmonin 2009 red Burgundies at Monticello Vineyards 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
• Mar 25: “new Kids on the Block” tasting first releases napa, reserve Wine Seminar, corley family napa Valley $25
rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.corleyfamilynapaValley.com ONGOING
ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature ONGOING napa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org V. Sattui Winery • Vino con Queso, Wine & cheese experience, $40
• ongoing through Apr 16: enrique chagoya, Surviving Paradise St. helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, 707-963-7774, www.vsattui.com • Daily guided tours
• Mar 10: Artist talk, enrique chagoya • classic tasting, daily, $5 • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard tour, $40
• Premium tasting, daily, $10
ONGOING • food & wine pairing, Mon-thu, $18 ONGOING
Live at Uptown Theatre Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
• Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25
napa, 707-259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
• italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses
• Mar 12: Always…Patsy cline • regular tasting, $10
• Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more
• Mar 19: lily tomlin • reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
• Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar
• Mar 20: gretchen Wilson
• 2 ½ acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
• Mar 25: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• Mar 27: taj Mahal ONGOING ONGOING
ONGOING FRIDAYS Rombauer Vineyards Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
Friday Night Pulse Tastings St. helena, 707 963-5170, www.rombauer.com at Castello di Amorosa
AcMe fine Wines, St.helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 • friday-Sunday: open by advance appointment only calistoga, 707-967-6272, rSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
• Monday-thursday 10am-5pm • regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
ONGOING • tasting $10 • tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
Friday Night Winemaker Events • napa Valley neighbor Program • Private ViP tours
• Wine & cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25
JV Wine & Spirits, napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com
• Mar 10: Wines from Spain & Portugal ONGOING ONGOING
• Mar 18: Pigs ‘n Pinot Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines Wine Tasting Experiences at Benessere Vineyards
rutherford, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com St. helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt
ONGOING
Tasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley • traditional tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm • Personalized Wine flights, daily, $10
napa town center, napa, 707-253-9450 • Premier tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm • Vineyards Walking tour & tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15
www.napavintages.com, check website for times & prices • Private group tasting, $20, by appt • fudge Pairing experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
• Mar 11, 18, 23, 25: craft Beer, fine Wine & Artisan cheese • cellar tour & tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-f by appt • Barrel tasting, rSVP, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
• Mar 12-13, 15: chocolate Decadence • Vineyard View tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-f by appt • Barrel tasting & current release, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Mar 19-20: Pulled Pork Appetizer & napa Wines • Abacus tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt • Barrel tasting & Vertical, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Mar 26-27: european cheeses & olives with napa Wines • Wine train, $180 • group tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15

UPCOMING
• Daily: Valley First Tour
• Daily: Grgich Hills Estate Winery Tour
• Sat: Valley’s only Evening Winery Tour
• Fri-Sun: Domaine Chandon Winery Tour
• Mon-Thu: Ambassador Winery Tour
• Mar 12: The Big Gay Train
• Mar 19: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
• Mar 19: Moonlight Escape, Crow Moon

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ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13

Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre Appellation Tastings at Elizabeth Spencer Art Rogers: Photographs Yesterday & Today
St. helena, culinary institute of America at greystone, $12.50 rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40 at Mumm Napa
707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu 707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.com rutherford, 707-967-7700, www.mummnapa.com
ONGOING EVERY SATURDAY MARCH 11
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar Intimate Barrel Tastings at Charles Krug
for details, 888-rMonDAVi x2, www.robertmondavi.com rutherford, includes visit to Wine library & cellar, 11am, $40 St. helena, to commemorate the 150th anniversary!
• the Signature tour & tasting • the Wine tasting Basics
800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com 2pm, $50, $40/members, www.charleskrug.com, 707-967-2297, rSVP
• the exclusive cellar tasting• tasting Beyond the Basics
• the “harvest of Joy” tour & lunch EVERY SATURDAY MARCH 11
ONGOING Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays Grgich Hills Wine Pouring
Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards at Bennett Lane Winery at Napa Valley Lodge
calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the reserve room after the tour, $45 calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 Yountville, 5:30-7pm, www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH MARCH 12
ONGOING Bacchus That Rascal March Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party
VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour clos Pegase, calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “history of Wine“ at Merryvale
Bourassa Vineyards, napa, Mon-fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special 707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com St. helena, 1-4pm, $25, free/members, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-2225
Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com
ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY MARCH 12-13
ONGOING Temptastings in the Temptation Cave Kick-off to March Madness at St. Clement
Tastings at Silverado Vineyards at Flora Springs Winery St. helena, 11am-4pm, $10/members, $20
napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com St. helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member 707-265-5000, www.stclement.com
• Saddleblock Vineyard tasting, $75 rSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
• library tasting, $75 MARCH 15
• Daily tasting room flights, estate/$10, Premier/$20 ONGOING SATURDAYS Grgich Hills Estate Wine Tasting
• Public tours & tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber at Milliken Creek Inn
• Private tour and or tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500 napa, 5:30-6:30pm, 707-255-1197, www.grgich.com

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MARCH 17 ONGOING ONGOING THURSDAYS

The Luck of the Irish – St. Patty’s Day Lunch Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba
flora Springs, the room, St. helena, 11am-2pm at B.R. Cohn Winery Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine
www.florasprings.com, 707-967-8032 glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
MARCH 18 EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
Grgich Hills Estate Wine Pouring ONGOING The Art of Winemaking Workshop
at Hotel Bardessono Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm
Yountville, 6-7pm, 707-204-6000, www.grgich.com at B.R. Cohn Winery
707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com
glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
MARCH 18-20
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com ONGOING
Irish Weekend Celebration at St. Clement
ONGOING Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School
St. helena, 11am-4pm, $10/members, $20
707-265-5000, www.stclement.com Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean 450 West Spain St, Sonoma, check website for schedule.
Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. 707-933-0450, www.ramekins.com
MARCH 19
complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH MARCH
18th Annual Taste of Yountville
A celebration of the town’s restaurants & wineries! ONGOING Learn More About Wine! at Chateau St. Jean
Downtown Yountville, 11am-5pm, www.yountville.com Food and Wine Pairing Kenwood, 11am, rSVP, $25, limited seating
at the Mayo Reserve Room www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258
MARCH 19 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting
Corned Beef & “Cab”bage Dinner $35, reservations recommended,707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13
at Raymond Vineyards ArtQuest
St. helena, traditional corned beef & “cab”bage dinner in the Barrel room! ONGOING Sonoma county Museum, Santa rosa
6-9pm, $75, $60/members, www.raymondvineyards.com, 707-963-6941 Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500
Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment
MARCH 19 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 15
Hands-On Cooking Class: • cinq cépages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 Girlfriends Getaway Special at Ledson Hotel
Great Chefs of Napa Valley – Carpe Diem • cinq cépages component tasting, eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 Sonoma, www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779
cedar gables inn, napa – With chef Scott Kendall & hagafen Winery • Private ViP Wine tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
4-8pm, $150, www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 28
• Box lunch Prgram with tour
Spirit – Exhibit of Abstracts
MARCH 19-20 ONGOING Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills, www.Quercia-gallery.com, 707-865-0243
Wine & Cheese Pairing Weekend Tours, Tastings & Seminars
Beaulieu Vineyards, rutherford, 10am-5pm, $30, free/members at St. Francis Winery ONGOING THROUGH MARCH
www.bvwines.com, 800-373-5896 Santa rosa, ten person minimum, call for more information & reservations Girls Getaway Month in Sonoma
MARCH 26 888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com tons of exciting activities for women throughout the month!
Spectacular Beringer Cellar Sale Experience • Winery tour & tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 www.sonomavalley.com/girlfriends
St. helena, 9am-2pm & free/members, 10am-2pm & $35/general • Vineyards tour & tasting, 1 hour, $20 MARCH 11-13
www.beringer.com, 707-225-2447 • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65
3rd Annual Barrel Tasting
MARCH 26 ONGOING Along the Wine Road
Cooking Demo with Chef Joey Altman Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer russian river Wine road – over 100 participating wineries in northern
at Acacia Vineyard Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com Sonoma county, $20/adv, $30, $5/drivers, www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336
napa, 707-226-9991, www.acaciavineyard.com ONGOING SUNDAYS MARCH 12
MARCH 26 Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
Cuvée Club Lobster Feed at Gloria Ferrer
2007 Josephine Winemaker Dinner at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Sonoma, 6:30pm, $85/members, rSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999
at Freemark Abbey Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma
St.helena, 6-9pm, $80, $55/members MARCH 12
ONGOING
www.freemarkabbey.com, 707-963-9694 Luck ‘O the Irish Food & Wine Pairing
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 at Meadowcroft Wines
SONOMA COUNTY 707-571-7500, www.kj.com cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, Seatings at noon, 2pm & 4pm
www.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090, $18, rSVP
ONGOING WEEKENDS
ONGOING MARCH 12
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing 2nd Annual Pasta Party
Santa rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org 707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com Sbragia family Vineyards, geyserville, 4-7pm
• Mar 15: An irish hooley www.sbragia.com, 707-473-2992, rSVP
• Mar 19-21: Santa rosa Symphony Set Six LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
• Mar 25: Mammoth follies 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining MARCH 12
glen ellen, Barrel tasting & old Vine Pinot noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. Home Cheesemaking Class with Sheana Davis
ONGOING foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com of The Epicurean Connection
Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern
Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Sonoma Valley inn, Sonoma, 1-3pm, $45
• Mar 11: roy rogers Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour sheana@vom.com, 707-935-7690, rSVP
• Mar 17: Shamrocks & Mushrooms with Mark farina healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com
MARCH 12
• Mar 18: Michelle Shocked ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Annual Seafood Dinner –
• Mar 20: the Mastersounds Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours Healdsburg Reserve Firefighter’s Association
ONGOING SATURDAYS & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola healdsburg fire Department, healdsburg, 6-8pm, 707-431-3360
Landmark Vineyards’ Concert Series geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com MARCH 12
Kenwood, 1-4pm, free, www.landmarkwine.com, 707-833-0226
Handley Cellars Winemaker Dinner
ONGOING ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Sea ranch lodge, the Sea ranch, 5:30pm, 800-732-7262
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines MARCH 12
Thematic Wine Program
honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity wine- rSVP, 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com Dinner in the Wine Caves – A CYRUS Celebration
tenders. the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Alexander Valley Vineyards, healdsburg, 6-10pm
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market www.avvwine.com, 707-433-7209, $100
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629 MARCH 12
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
russian river Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine EVERY FRIDAY MORNING St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
& sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market larson family Winery, Sonoma, 11am-4pm
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 www.larsonfamilywinery.com, 800-938-9463x20

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MARCH 12
Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival
MARCH 19
5th Annual Redwood Empire
LAKE/MENDOCINO
Sebastopol community church, Sebastopol, www.socofoso.org, 707-829-8012 Community Choral Festival
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
Santa rosa Bible church, Santa rosa, 7:30pm, free
MARCH 18 Food & Wine Pairings
www.santarosasymphonicchorus.com
Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com
MARCH 19-20
Marimar Estate ONGOING
21st Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
inn at the tides, Bodega Bay – Join Proprietor, Marimar torres & Brand heart of Sonoma Valley Association – Visit over 20 participating wineries in Skunk Train
Ambassador, cristina torres, $89, www.innatthetides.com, 800-541-7788 Sonoma Valley! 11am-4pm, $55, $20/designated driver www.heartofsono- 866-457-5865, fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com
MARCH 18 mavalley.com ONGOING FRIDAYS
Russian River Chamber Music MARCH 20 Tuscan Village Music Art Series
healdsburg community church, healdsburg, 7:30pm Harts Desire Winemaker Dinner terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354
www.russianrivermusic.org, 707-524-8700, free Village inn & restaurant, Monte rio, 6pm, $48, 707-865-0565
MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31
MARCH 18-19 MARCH 21 Meet the Winemaker Series
6th Annual Pigs & Pinot Benefit Vintage Film Series #2: Wuthering Heights Blue Wing Saloon, Upper lake, 5:30-8:30pm
hotel healdsburg, healdsburg, www.pigsandpinot.com Sebastiani theatre, Sonoma, 7-9pm, $8 www.bluewingsaloon.com, 707-275-2233
www.sebastianitheatre.com, 707-996-9756
MARCH 18-20 MARCH 12
MARCH 24
The Vagina Monologues Windows to the Universe
Winemaker Dinner Series:
Sonoma State University, rohnert Park, 707-664-2382 taylor observatory, Kelseyville, 8-11pm, $3
Domaine Carneros
MARCH 19 Santé restaurant, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn, Sonoma www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121
An Evening in the Emerald Isle www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000 MARCH 12
at Cline Cellars MARCH 25-28 Irish Feast
Sonoma, heroes with a heart fundraiser, 5-10pm, $150, rSVP 5th Annual California’s Artisan Cheese Festival Moore family Winery, Kelseyville, 6-9pm, $40
www.clinecellars.com, 707-939-3760 Sheraton Sonoma county, Petaluma, www.artisancheesefestival.com www.moorefamilywinery.com, 707-279-9279

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MARCH 12 MARCH 26 – APRIL 3 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 31

19th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Show 2011 California Senior Games Championships Pastel Exhibit: Linda Beach
lower lake, 707-995-9316, 6-10pm, $20 half Moon Bay horseshoe club, half Moon Bay Wente estate Winery tasting room, livermore
www.bayareaseniorgames.org, 650-323-9400 www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305
MARCH 12-13
Holder Ford Team Bass Tournament SANTA CLARA COUNTY MARCH 12
clear lake, www.lakecochamber.com, 707-263-5603 Big Red Tasting – Wine Club Exclusive Event
ONGOING Wente estate Winery tasting room, livermore, 6-8pm
MARCH 12-13 Tasting Room Tuesdays www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305
Little River Whale Festival Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, the fairmont San Jose, San Jose
Various events & locations in little river, 9am-9pm MARCH 12-13
Winery representative will pour & be available for “vine talk.” 5-7pm
www.MendoWhale.com, 707-961-6300 Chocolate & Cabernet Weekend
www.fairmont.com, www.scmwa.com, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463
fenestra Winery, livermore, 12-5pm
MARCH 19-20 • Mar 8: Martin ranch Winery www.fenestrawinery.com, 925-447-5246
29th Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival
MARCH 12 MARCH 19
Various events & locations in fort Bragg
Singles Mingle with Wine Wine Release Party
www.MendoWhale.com, 707-961-6300, , 11am-5pm
the Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 7-11pm, $20 Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20
• Sat: chowder tasting at town hall, 11am, $10
www.mountainwinery.com, 408-741-7389 www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, 925-931-0744
MARCH 20
MARCH 17 MARCH 19-20
Kelseyville Olive Festival
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Third Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend
Kelseyville Wine company, Kelseyville
www.kelseyvilleolivemill.com, 707-279-2995 clos lachance Winery, San Martin, www.clos.com, 800-itS-Wine livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
MARCH 20 30+ participating wineries, 12-:4:30pm, $30/adv, $35
MARCH 26 www.lVwine.org, 925-447-9463
7th Annual Festival of Tulips Spring Equinox Celebration
elliston Vineyards, Sunol, www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377
tulip hill Winery, nice, $40/adv, $45, www.tuliphillwinery.com, 707-274-9373 the Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 12-5pm
www.mountainwinery.com, 408-741-7389 MARCH 26
Mardi Gras
BAY AREA MARCH 22
little Valley Vineyards, Pleasanton, 1-4pm, $10, www.littlevalleywinery.net
Taco Truck at the Winery
SAN FRANCISCO clos lachance Winery, San Martin, www.clos.com, 800-itS-Wine MARCH 26
Mansion Winetaster Dinner
ONGOING MARCH 25-27 elliston Vineyards, Sunol, 6:30-9:30pm, $85
The Walt Disney Family Museum Treasure Market 2011: Vintage & Vogue www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377
the Presidio of San francisco, San francisco, 415-345-6816 cantor Arts center, Stanford University, Palo Alto
www.waltdisney.org museum.stanford.edu/tM, 650-326-4533
• ongoing through Mar 31: film, Mary Poppins
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
MARCH 26-27
• Mar 12, 20: Disney Discoveries ONGOING
7th Annual Pinot Paradise Festival
• Mar 20: fashioning a family. the costume Design of Mary Poppins Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463
with tony Walton carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
• Mar 25-27: look closer, A first edition Mary Poppins book by P.l. travers CONTRA COSTA COUNTY • Mar 11: Amelia Piano trio
• Mar 26: Moving Pictures, 2-D hand Drawn Animation Workshop for Adults • Mar 12: one night of Queen
ONGOING FRIDAYS
MARCH 9-13 Friday Night Tastings at Prima • Mar 13: the Aluminum Show
San Francisco Ocean Film Festival Walnut creek, 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members • Mar 17: great Big Sea
cowell theater, San francisco • Mar 20-21: Monterey Symphony concert 5- classic elegance
www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780
www.oceanfilmfest.org, 415-561-6251 • Mar 26: Ain’t Misbehavin’
ONGOING SATURDAYS
MARCH 10-20 ONGOING
Saturday Night Tastings at Prima
San Francisco International Asian American Live at Golden State Theatre
Walnut creek, 3-5pm, $20, $10/members Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
Film Festival www.primaristorante.com, 925-935-7780
castro theatre, San francisco, www.thecastrotheatre.com, 415-621-6120 • Mar 19: Spirit of Salinas Dance co. presents irish Dance explosion
MARCH 11-13 ONGOING
MARCH 12-13
Annual Barrel Tasting Thursday Night Music Series
Contemporary Crafts Market
hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463 Bargetto Winery, Soquel, enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
fort Mason center, San francisco, www.fortmason.org, 415-345-7500
MARCH 24 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
MARCH 23
Seasonal Wine Pairing Dinner ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Union Street Spring Celebration & Easter Parade
hannah nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463 Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Union Street, San francisco, www.unionstreet.com
LIVERMORE Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm
MARCH 26-27 831-649-6690
Rhone Rangers Wine Tasting ONGOING
fort Mason, San francisco, www.rhonerangers.org, 800-467-0163 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Bankhead Theatre
Monterey Museum of Art
MARIN COUNTY livermore Valley Performing Arts center, livermore
Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org
ONGOING • Mar 12: opening night gala Dinner EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
Marin Center in San Rafael • Mar 12-13, 19-20: Madama Butterfly Open for Tasting
415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us • Mar 22: taylor 2 Martin ranch Winery, gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase
• Mar 10: Marin Speakers Series, Arianna huffington • Mar 25: golden Dragon Acrobats free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com
• Mar 11: hot tuna Blues • Mar 26: Brahms’s 4th & Joe Bonfiglio EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
• Mar 11: A celebration for the Arts, Bring on the Blues! Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars
• Mar 12-13: Marin county Antiques Show ONGOING
gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca ice
• Mar 13, 15: Marin Symphony, cross currents & Vocal Splendor Wine Cave Tasting Experience
cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases.
• Mar 18: turtle island Quartet, “have You ever Been…?” Wente Vineyards, livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827
• Mar 20: cavalcade of Stars – A Musical extravaganza rSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves
• Mar 24: Marin farm Day EVERY TUESDAY
ONGOING Focus on Monterey County Wines
• Mar 24: An evening with Michael Pollan, the Sun food Agenda Thursday Nights at the Table cepage Wine Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm
• Mar 26: hal holbrook in Mark twain tonight! three-course family dining, $29, $39/includes wine, the restaurant at Wente 831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
SAN MATEO COUNTY Vineyards, livermore, 7pm, rSVP www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2444
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
MARCH 23-27 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13 Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards
San Francisco Flower & Garden Show Founders Day Celebration Wine and Cheese Event
San Mateo event center, San Mateo concannon Vineyard, livermore – celebrate their irish heritage with them! Monterey, 2pm on. oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning
www.sfgardenshow.com, 925-605-2923 www.concannonvineyard.com, 800-258-9866 wines. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570

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ONGOING SUNDAYS MARCH 19 MARCH 27

Library Sundays at Taste Morgan Rhythm & Blooms Spring Fling Party Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers
carmel , An opportunity to taste some older wines from the cellar. 2-5pm historic Main Street, Placerville, 7-11pm Bret harte high School, Angels camp, 3pm
831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com www.placerville-downtown.org, 530-626-3554 www.calaverasarts.org, 209-754-1774
ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 27 MARCH 19 NEVADA COUNTY
Rain Forest Weekends Dog Days of Spring
MARCH 12
roaring camp railroad, felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484 Perry creek Winery, fair Play, 530-620-5175, rSVP
St. Piran’s Day Celebration
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH MARCH MARCH 19-20 city hall Parking lot, grass Valley, 10am
Jazz in the Cellars Spring Release with Abalone www.downtowngrassvalley.com, 530-272-8315
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, 6-8pm, www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258x11 holly’s hill Vineyards, Placerville, www.hollyshill.com, 530-344-0227
MARCH 12
• Mar 11: 7 come 11 MARCH 26-27, APRIL 2-3 2nd Saturday Art & Wine Walk
• Mar 18: one on one El Dorado Wine Country Downtown grass Valley, 4-8pm, free, www.downtowngrassvalley.com
• Mar 25: Martan Mann & Mankind Passport Weekends MARCH 19
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH MAY Participating el Dorado Wineries, $65, drivers/$25
Spring Fling
Winemaker Wednesdays www.eldoradowines.org, 800-306-3956
Downtown grass Valley, 10am-6pm, free
Shadowbrook restaurant, capitola–Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers AMADOR COUNTY www.downtowngrassvalley.com, 530-272-8315
Association, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463
MARCH 12-13 SACRAMENTO VALLEY
MARCH 11
Open House ONGOING
Girl’s Night Out
c.g. Di Arie, Plymouth, 11am-4pm, www.cgdiarie.com, 209-245-4700 Sacramento River Train
fortino Winery, gilroy, 7:30pm, $25, $15/members
www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 MARCH 19-20 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com
Dandelion Days • Mar 12: Sunset Dinner with Music
MARCH 12 Downtown Jackson, 8am-5pm, free • Mar 26: Murder Mystery Dinner
Edibles from the Wild – Mushroom Lunch www.jacksonlionsclub.org, 209-223-1706
Bernardus lodge, carmel Valley, 11am-2pm, $95 ONGOING
www.bernardus.com, 831-658-3550, rSVP MARCH 26-27 Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
49er Treasure Trail U.c. Davis, 866-754-ArtS, www.mondaviarts.org
MARCH 16 navigate historic Amador county, 877-868-7262 • Mar 10: tango fire
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl • Mar 12: Yefim Bronfman
carmel, 831-624-2522, www.carmelcalifornia.org CALAVERAS COUNTY • Mar 13: Alexander String Quartet
MARCH 19 SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH • Mar 17: San francisco Symphony & chorus
Forbidden Fundraiser – Back to Broadway Wines of the World Education Tastings • Mar 17, 19-20: curtis on tour
ferrante’s at the Marriott hotel, Monterey Murphys hotel, Murphys, no reservations required, everyone welcome! • Mar 20-21: Dan Zanes & friends
www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0700 5:30pm, $15, 209-736-2949 • Mar 26: St. Petersburg Philharmonic orchestra
• Mar 27: Young Artists competition Winners
MARCH 19 MARCH 11-12
Monterey Symphony Concert 5- Classic Elegance The Undertaker Wore Black Melodrama
Sherwood hall, Salinas, 2pm & 7pm Vet’s hall, Valley Springs, 209-772-1000 SOLANO COUNTY
www.montereysymphony.org, 831-646-8511 MARCH 11-13
SUISUN VALLEY
MARCH 25 California Senior Winter Games
Bear Valley, 209-753-2301, www.bearvalley.com MARCH 11
Bennewitz String Quartet – Carmel Music Society
All Saints episcopal church, carmel, 8pm Club Pick-up Party
MARCH 12
at Vezer Family Vineyards
www.carmelmusic.org, 831-624-3883 Mardi Gras Dinner
Suisun Valley, 888-823-8463, www.vezerfamilyvineyards.com
MARCH 26 chatom Vineyards, Douglas flat, $75, $65/members, 6-9pm
www.chatomvineyards.com, 209-736-6500 MARCH 19
7th Annual Mud Run
VH1 Jazz Save the Music Concert
cSUMB freedman Stadium, Seaside, 8am MARCH 13
at Vezer Family Vineyards
www.bigsurmudrun.org, 831-625-6226 Sonntag Treffen – Annual Spring VW Get Together
Suisun Valley, 888-823-8463, www.vezerfamilyvineyards.com
MARCH 26-27 Black Bart Playhouse Parking lot, Murphys, 10am-2pm
www.vwswap.com, 209-293-7705
7th Annual Pinot Paradise Festival
Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers, www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463 MARCH 13
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Mother Lode Bridal Faire ONG0ING
MARCH 26-27
calaveras county fairgrounds, Angels camp 11am-3pm Hutchins Street Square
Home & Garden Expo
209-736-2580, 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
the cocoanut grove, Santa cruz, 10am-6pm, 831-423-2053
MARCH 18-20, 25-27, APRIL 1-3, 8-10 • Mar 12: Darren carter, the Party Starter
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS Lend Me a Tenor MARCH 19-20
Black Bart theater, Murphys 51st Annual Spring Art Show
ONGOING www.murphyscreektheater.org, 209-728-8422 at Woodbridge Winery
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park MARCH 19 Acampo – Music, hors d’oeuvres & wine tasting.
Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org Murphys Irish Days 11am-5pm, 209-365-8139, www.robertmondavi.com
• Apr 2-3: opening Weekend for Steam trains Main Street, Murphys, 8am-5pm MARCH 25-26
• Apr 9, 16: Wildflower trains www.murphysirishdays.org, 209-728-8471 Lodi Spring Wine Show
• Apr 10: Sierra no. 3 Day
MARCH 23 lodi grape festival grounds, lodi6-9pm, $25/adv, $30
• Apr 23-24: easter trains
Cooking Demo www.grapefestival.com, 209-369-2771
MARCH 11-13 Marisolio tasting Bar, Murphys, $30, 209-728-8853
Annual Celtic Faire
MARCH 26
Mother lode fairgrounds, Sonora
Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo
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St. Clement Vineyards & Winery
by Charles Neave
I must confess that the Napa Valley’s St. Clement Winery has
always enchanted me. Set on a rise a couple of miles north of the city
limits of the classic Wine Country town of St. Helena, it is a beautiful
property. And the winemaker, the charming and talented Danielle
Cyrot, is further proof that this is no ordinary winery. When asked
what style of music that relates to making wine, she replied, “Good
old rock and roll.” You’ve just got to love it.
After you have visited the winery, you’ll also remember the hike up
from the parking lot to the house, though in reality it’s not really a
tough trek, just a minute or so walking up the hill, but then that knoll
is part of what makes the setting so memorable.
Built in 1878 by Fritz Rosenbaum, a rather wealthy manufacturer
and importer of fine mirrors and glass for the opulent homes of San
Francisco’s “Gilded Age,” the St. Clement house quickly became a
local landmark, and it remains so today. The Rosenbaum family also
made Zinfandel and Riesling in the cellar beneath the house.
Over the years that followed the Rosenbaum era, the estate was
owned by a number of colorful characters, and most continued to
make wine in the cellar. The St. Clement name was born in 1976
when William Casey, a local ophthalmologist, bought the house and
built the 10,000 case (120,000 bottle) stone winery behind it. The St.
Clement name was a tribute to Casey’s ancestors, who were among the
founders of the state of Maryland. In fact, the cross that is part of the
St. Clement logo and label can be found on the Maryland state flag.
Today the winemaker brings with her a long family history of
winemaking, though her family roots are French, not California,
though she is a graduate of the famous University of California at
Davis program that has turned out so many prominent people in
the wine industry. Asked if her approach to making wine is more
French or California, she says, “It’s a little bit of both. I use it all in
my winemaking.” And is she intimidated at all, coming from such
a long and distinguished line of French winemakers? “No. I just felt
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like I was born to do it.”
Today the roster of wine she and her staff carefully craft is exten-
sive, but well thought out. It includes the tropical, floral and fruit-
filled Sauvignon Blanc Bale Lane, and two Chardonnays using fruit
from the special microclimate and rolling hills that the Carneros
region by San Pablo Bay is famous for.
St. Clement’s greatest depth is in the red wines. They include the
famous Oroppas Napa Valley, a complex, fruit forward bottling; a
subtle, food-friendly Merlot made from grapes from two different
vineyards; a personal favorite, the Syrah Stanly Ranch Carneros; and
an amazing seven Cabernet Sauvignons.
The next step, now that you know all of this, is to head to the
winery’s tasting room, where the options include the Main Tasting
with two whites and three reds at the tasting bar, a Reds Only Tasting
that includes the current release Oroppas, and the exclusive Single
Vineyard Tasting on the Terrace that offers a choice of five limited
production wines. For just ten dollars more you can also add a cheese
or chocolate pairing (four samples of one or the other) to any of the
tastings. Picnic tables are also available and may be reserved by Wine
Club members. Boxed lunches (a gourmet sandwich, chips, cookie
and bottle of water) can be provided given 72-hour notice.
When, at the end of the day, Danielle is asked if she has ever tasted
the perfect wine, her answer comes in two parts: “No, because there
is always something better, from a winemaker’s standpoint. But as a
consumer: yes.” And one can imagine that she glances over at a bottle
of St. Clement and smiles.
The St. Clement Winery tasting room is located on the west side
(the left side if you are headed north toward Calistoga) at 2867 St.
Helena Highway North (Route 29) just north of St. Helena. They are
open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, you can call
them at 1-800-331-8266 go to www.stclement.com. St. Clement is a
small, boutique winery so, for groups of eight or more, phone ahead
to make arrangements. Look for St. Clement on Facebook!
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Vintners Inn Recently Selected to Receive the

Prestigious Annual 2011 Bride’s Choice Award
Vintners Inn in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County’s premiere wine
country wedding destination, has been selected to receive the 2011
Bride’s Choice Awards™ for one of the top five percent wedding
venues demonstrating excellence in quality, service, responsiveness
and professionalism, announced WeddingWire Network, the nation’s
leading wedding technology company, which includes WeddingWire,
Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee.
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates
excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as
determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over
750,000 newlyweds. Vintners Inn is among the top five percent of
all vendors in the WeddingWire community. Awards were given
to winners across 20 different
service categories, from wedding
venues to wedding photogra-
phers.
“We are particularly proud of
the hospitality team here at Vint-
ners Inn,” said General Manager
Percy Brandon. “We would not
have received this coveted award
without the help and cooperation
of many of our employees, espe-
cially Cathy Reynolds, our
Wedding Specialist. We would
like to thank all off the newly-
weds who voted for Vintners Inn
as their ideal, all-inclusive
wedding venue.”
Surrounded by the scenic
Northern California landscape,
acres of lush vineyards, and beau-
tifully landscaped grounds with
courtyards and fountains, Vint-
ners Inn is located in the heart of
Sonoma County wine country,
just 50 miles north of San Fran-
cisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Vint-
ners Inn has 44 luxurious rooms
and suites, a state-of-the-art
Event Center, the renowned John
Ash & Co. restaurant, and The
Front Room Bar & Lounge.
Vintners Inn is located on
Barnes Road, River Road exit, just
west of Highway 101; (707) 575-
7350, www.vintnersinn.com.

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Turnbull Wine Cellars – Napa Valley
by Abigail P. Zimmerman
The Turnbull name dates back to the early
1300s when a Game Keeper of Robert the
Bruce saved the king’s life by turning away a
ferocious bull that had threatened to gore the
king. The grateful king knighted his subject
“Turnbull” and awarded him a crest featuring
a bull’s head twisted back that has adorned
the wines crafted by this classic Napa Valley
Winery since its founding in 1979 by Amer-
ican architect William Turnbull.
Turnbull’s wines are all estate grown on
four exceptional ranches. When it comes to
great wine, the secret is to start with the best
fruit. A key component of quality, Turnbull
fruit captures the unique character of the land
that the fruit is grown. To achieve this end,
Turnbull Wine Cellars farms with care and
sensitivity so that their wines showcase the
uniqueness of each ranch and each growing
season.
Turnbull Wine Cellars crafts its award-
winning wines using fruit sourced from estate
vineyards in Oakville and Calistoga. The
diversity of fruit sourcing and exemplary viti-
cultural work allows their winemaking team
the ability to create wines with distinctive
flavors that capture the personality of each
site. Soils vary from deeper alluvial fans on
the valley floor to the shallow, volcanic and
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rocky structures of the hillsides.
The wines at Turnbull Wine Cellars are a
reflection of the soils from which they origi-
nate. Winemaker Peter Heitz carefully
captures these nuances without overpow-
ering each varietal’s natural characteristics.
Tasting at Turnbull
Turnbull Cellars in Napa Valley offers two
distinct Tasting Rooms catering to guests and
their budgets.
Fortunately, each Tasting Room offers
Turnbull’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, the
label’s signature wine. Famed wine critic
Robert Parker writes “the brilliant 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon is the real deal!”
Produced from predominately Oakville fruit,
the 2007 Cabernet is approximately 75%
Cabernet with the remaining 25% a blend of
premier Bordeaux varietals. Aged for 18
months in French Oak barrels, the 2007
Cabernet is hand-crafted to highlight and
blend the best flavors and aromas of Turn-
bull’s four estate vineyards. For only $40 per
bottle, this 92 points Cabernet consistently
over-delivers on quality.
Turnbull’s Reserve Tasting Room and Art
Gallery is to your left, as you enter the
Winery. This cavernous room holds barrels –
floor to vaulted ceiling. For $20 per person,
guests may personally choose four Reserve
wines from Turnbull’s – usually Cabernet –
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single vineyard and select releases.
While visiting the Reserve Room, guests
will be fortunate to experience the Turnbull
2007 Black Label Cabernet ($100). Scoring
94 points from Robert Parker and a glowing
review, he describes this wine as “perhaps the
best wine I have ever tasted from Turnbull”
with compelling flavors of “blueberry, black-
berry, cassis, licorice, camphor and graphite.
This wine is intense and full-bodied.”
Indeed, the 2007 Black Label Cabernet is
carefully created from the best fruits in single
blocks from Turnbull’s top Estate Vineyards,
Leopoldina, Amoenus and Fortuna.
The winery was designed by Architect
William Turnbull, who had just finished
designing Cakebread, Fisher and Newton
wineries. But when it came to designing his
own winery, Turnbull chose to create a more
low-key, subtle space that was in tune with its
environment.
William Turnbull once said that “you want
to have an image of a winery that cares about
the last drop of wine in the bottle.” He
certainly created such a place and, today, the
winery still speaks to excellence in wine.
In 1993, Patrick O’Dell purchased the
winery and renamed it Turnbull Wine
Cellars. Redesigning the “turning bull” label,
the new rendering draws heavily from deco-
rations of bulls found on Minoan drinking
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vessels. The Turnbull family crest

continues to be embossed on
each label, reflecting the winery’s
respect for the history of this
distinguished family name.
World Class Fine Art Photography
Turnbull Wine Cellars also
quietly boasts one of the finest
permanent photography collec-
tions on the West Coast of the
United States. Turnbull displays
two exhibits each year, with
works selected from an extensive
collection.
Each exhibition features 60 to
90 privately owned and original
works by master photographers
including Ansel Adams, Edward
Weston, Berenice Abbott,
Edward Striechen and Yousuf
Karsh. Guests in the Reserve
Room are able to explore these
stunning works of art while
enjoying Turnbull’s award-
winning estate and reserve wines.
Starting April 16, 2011
Turnbull Cellars will present
“Modernism – Photography after
1930.”
Food & Wine Education Courses
Turnbull offers private wine
and food pairing courses in their
exclusive VIP Room, set off a
quiet brick patio and garden.
Here guests will not only learn
how wine pairs with certain
foods but how certain wines do
NOT pair well with other foods.
This is simply a real education
led by Turnbull’s in-house chef
who creates an ever-changing
menu based on seasonal and
local ingredients.
Turnbull offers this class for
$40. This course is exceptional
and requires reservations 72
hours in advance by emailing
lbrasfield@turnbullwines.com.
TURNBULL WINE CELLARS
8210 St. Helena Highway, Oakville
1-800-887-6285
www.turnbullwines.com

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Sonoma International Film Festival, April 6-10

Wine tasting gets sweeter when paired with indie films,
Hollywood celebrities and gourmet food
The 14th annual Sonoma International Film Festival runs from
April 6-10. Centered around Sonoma’s historic plaza, this destination
film festival becomes wine country’s most exciting production each
spring. Film lovers, foodies and wine enthusiasts alike come to enjoy
the best in independent film, gourmet food and Sonoma’s crown
jewel: world-class wine.
Visitors will be captivated by vibrant green hillsides, a charming
town square and an abundance of wine tasting options to round out a
cinematic event that ranks among the top film festivals around the
world. Festival Director Kevin McNeely notes that Sonoma’s small-
town atmosphere lends itself to the intimate experience of the film
festival, “All of our film venues are in walking distance of the ‘Backlot’
– a gourmet food and wine tent that serves as the festival hub and
highlights the best of the valley’s vintages and gourmet foods.”
The first U.S. city to receive the “Cittaslow” designation, the town
of Sonoma captures the essence of gourmet living and provides a luxu-
rious backdrop for the festival’s unparalleled programming.
Film selections, tributes and Lifetime Achievement Awards for the
2011 Festival will be announced this month. Previous honorees
include Bruce Willis, Lauren Hutton, Michael Keaton, Blythe Danner
and Danny Glover. Last year’s Festival featured 74 films from 12 coun-
tries and more than 18,000 attendees.
The Sonoma International Film Festival is one of the top destina-
tion film festivals in the world and is uniquely positioned to be a lively
celebration of film, food and wine. An annual gathering for film
industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers and critics, SIFF is
considered among the most scenic and epicurean places to experience
the art of film. Founded in 1997, The Sonoma International Film
Festival is a five-day international event that takes pride in showcasing
emerging talent and featuring unreleased films.

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Rombauer Vineyards
Bringing You the Joy of Wine for 30+ Years
Napa Valley wineries have many kinds of
enjoyment to offer, but when you are in the
mood for a day of pure pleasure, when you
want to take joy in the beauty of your
surroundings and the excellence of the wine
you are tasting, then come to Rombauer
Vineyards.
Rombauer is located at the secluded,
northeastern edge of the valley on the
Silverado Trail, a separate world within the
world of Napa Valley. You’ll climb from the
valley floor over a paved driveway that mean-
ders through a venerable head-trained
Zinfandel vineyard and up into the forest. A
winery in a forest? Yes, this question is
answered as you approach the winery
perched upon a wooded knoll with views
that look out forever across the lush valley to
the west. You may have the sensation of
coming upon a secret garden here, because
the copious variety of flowers and shrubs
reads like something from a gardening ency-
clopedia. Curving gravel walkways bordered
with a riot of colorful plantings lead to picnic
tables under oak trees and a trellised gazebo
with benches and the magnificent valley
views.
Mercifully, Rombauer is not an architec-
tural grandiosity. In keeping with its serene
and wooded setting, the entry to the tasting
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room offers a broad roofed porch with
benches, potted flowers and, again, the
breathtaking views. Inside, three small sepa-
rate bars are staffed with low-keyed, friendly
people who want you to enjoy your visit and
some great wines as well. Many of these
tasting room folk have been with Rombauer
for many years, and they know almost every-
thing about the wines, local restaurants and
inns of the valley.
Rombauer Vineyards is celebrated its
30th anniversary last year as a family-
owned-and-operated winery. The second-
generation Rombauers, sister and brother
Sheana and Koerner (IIIrd) are dedicated to
maintaining the standards of wine excel-
lence the family has built up through the
years. Committed to the good wine country
life, they want their visitors to experience
the joy of drinking fine wine with family and
friends. They appear to be doing a good job,
because for the past two years, Rombauer
has been in the Top Ten of favorite restau-
rant wines across the nation, as polled by
the respected Wine & Spirits Magazine. In
the tasting room, you’ll have the opportu-
nity to find out why, with a significant
bonus: you can sample several Rombauer
wines that are available only at the winery or
to Joy of Wine Club members.
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Two current releases widely available and
of special note are the 2009 Carneros
Chardonnay and the 2008 Fiddletown
Zinfandel. Chardonnay may well still be the
flagship wine of Rombauer, and this vintage is
simply delicious, clean and silky in the
mouth with big peach and sweet apple fruit
notes. The Zinfandel? You have to taste it for
yourself – it’s a Zin apart, huge and rich and
packed with sweet fruit and spice.
Tasting-room-only wines that you’ll want
to take home with you include Merlot, Atlas
Peak, Stags Leap and Stice Lane Cabernet
Sauvignons (savor the vineyard differences),
and a proprietary red Bordeaux blend called
Le Meilleur du Chai (The Best of the Cellar).
These wines should make perfect luncheon
companions for your picnic after the tasting.
And for take-home gifts, a duet of 375 ml
(half-bottles) Port made from Zinfandel and
a late harvest Chardonnay dessert wine
called Joy, each in luxe bottles, will definitely
bring joy to the lucky recipient.
Rombauer Vineyards is located at 3522
Silverado Trail, on the eastern side of Napa
Valley, just a few miles north of the happening
town of St. Helena. The Rombauer tasting
room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.. Call
(707) 963-5170 or go to www.rombauer.com
for more information.
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18th Annual Taste of Yountville Piques Palates
Town-Wide Food & Wine Tasting, Artists’ Open House,
Chef Demos & New ‘Art, Sip & Savor’ Trolley Tour
Top Toques Turn Up the Heat in This Six-Star Michelin Town
It’s a block party of unparalleled pairings – from Michelin-starred
restaurants to cult Cabernet producers – sharing the spotlight at the
18th Annual Taste of Yountville, Saturday, March 19. This gourmet
gallop puts foodies on the fast track to the town’s 12 renowned
restaurants and 20+ local wineries. Set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the
event is free; tasting tickets are $1 each. For details, visit
www.yountville.com.
New to the 2011 Taste of Yountville lineup are a variety of
swirling opportunities, chef demonstrations, art tours and St.
Patrick’s Day celebrations to round out a visit to Napa Valley’s top
culinary crushpad.
Thursday, March 17
Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar celebrates the season with a true-to-
form St. Patrick’s Day menu showcasing house-brined corned beef
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and cabbage, Irish lamb stew, Dublin crab cakes, horseradish-
crusted trout with cockles and mussels and Irish whiskey cake with
treacle – among the offerings – on a Gaelic menu with English trans-
lation. Requisite brews and whiskeys are also on tap. Served all day,
reservations are recommended, call (707) 944-2345.
Emmy-winning television personality and cookbook author
Michael Chiarello dons his chef whites for a special NapaStyle
cooking demonstration and book signing. The 4 to 6 p.m., event at
V Marketplace is $25 per person, reservations re required, call (707)
945-1229.
Friday, March 18
Commemorating a sexy new line-up of 30 public art installations,
the new “Art, Sip & Savor” self-guided trolley tour debuts March
18th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout town (free). Visitors can
jump on and off the free trolley savoring art and complimentary
wine tasting at several participating wine tasting venues including
Domaine Chandon, Somerston Wine Co., Hill Family Estate,
Cornerstone Cellars, V Wine Cellar, Jessup Cellars and Girard
Winery. Free “Art, Sip & Savor” maps are available at Yountville
Visitor Center, connecting the dots to the tasting rooms and
Yountville’s Art Walk sculpture collection, including Gordon
Huether’s “Silver Twist,” Rich Botto’s “Mushroom Garden,” Jack
Chandler’s “Rex” and Rich Botto’s “Rock Flowers.” For more infor-
mation, visit www.yountville.com.
Saturday, March 19
Set along walk-friendly Washington Street, the 18th Annual Taste
of Yountville kicks things up a notch with a gourmet gallop of such
culinary icons as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, Redd, étoile at Domaine
Chandon, Brix, Bottega, Bistro Jeanty, Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar,
Mustards Grill, Cantinetta Piero, Bardessono, Pacific Blues and
NapaStyle Paninoteca. A special garden tour of The French
Laundry’s two-acre culinary masterpiece by culinary gardener
Tucker Taylor is also available (check listings). Visitors can also tap
into the one-day Passport, which features trips and giveaways at
day’s end.
Wines from the Yountville appellation will flow along with an arts
and crafts exhibit, live entertainment and a ribs-and-links barbecue
sponsored by the Yountville Fire Department. Key participants
include Domaine Chandon, Jessup Cellars, Bell Wine Cellars, Cliff
Lede Vineyards, Goosecross Cellars, Hopper Creek Winery, Girard
Winery and Somerston Wine Company, among others. Markstein
Beverage Company will belly up with beer. Key sponsors of the
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event include AM 1440 KVON, 99.3 THE VINE, V Marketplace

1870 and Bardessono.
Art is at the forefront with a new “Napa Valley Open Studio
Artists at Taste of Yountville” show and sale, set for Friday
evening, Saturday and Sunday March 18-20 at the Community
Center on Washington Street. Sponsored by Yountville Arts, the
works of dozens of Yountville and Napa Valley artists will be on
display Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Artists Reception & Collector Sneak
Preview ($20) takes place Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. For more details, visit the website
at www.yountville.com.
Sponsored by the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of
Yountville is a prime time to cash in on the town’s off-season hospi-
tality, including 20 percent savings on hotel packages. Work off oenophile, Yountville offers the county’s only hot air ballooning
those worldly pleasures with a leisurely bike tour through the vine- launch, five National Register of Historic Places sites, a microclimate
yards, stint at the spa or morning hot air balloon ride. Packages pedigree with its own AVA, world-class shopping and performing
available at www.yountville.com/accommodations. arts. Located 55 mi./88 km. north of San Francisco, travelers can
Visitor Information arrive via scenic Highway 29 or via Napa County Airport, Sacra-
Site of Napa Valley’s first planted vines (1838), Yountville sits at mento (SMF), Oakland (OAK) or San Francisco (SFO) international
the epicenter of the region’s culinary scene sporting the Valley’s top- airports. For more information and travel inquiries, contact the
ranked restaurants (six Michelin stars), 24+ wineries and/or Yountville Chamber of Commerce at (707) 944-0904 or visit the
producers and 11 lodging properties. An ideal base for the avid website at www.yountville.com.

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SUISUN VALLEY
BLUE VICTORIAN WINERY
Exceptional Wines, Over the Top Hospitality
by Charles Neave
Though often – too often – overlooked, Suisun Valley is one of the
last of California’s remaining hidden gems, despite the fact that it is
barely a dozen miles from the City of Napa. But for years Suisun has
been known as a trusted and quality stand-in to the star winemakers
of Napa and Sonoma.
Now, with the recent introduction of Frank and Liz Vezér and their
best friends and partners, Sam and Mimi Mizirawi, things are
changing.
To begin with, the Vezer’s bought the 30-acre ranch and vineyard
formerly contracted to the “Sin Zin” people and “Ravenswood.” That
was followed in very short order by their purchase of the entire
Western “Pony Express” village of Mankas Corners, a property with
160 years of colorful history. Then they acquired Suisun Valley’s
Crown Jewel, the Blue Victorian in the very heart of this valley of
rolling hills, farms, pasture and vineyards.
Also a 160-year-old homestead, it has towering century-old date
palms and a gorgeous and, yes, a very blue Victorian manor. All three
locations are working winery sites, with some of the most unique and
hospitable tasting rooms you have ever experienced, stocked with an
array of good wines and staffed by people who are simply glad you
stopped by and who want to share the area’s history, stories and wines
with you.
However, what is the best part about the Vezér Family wineries and
and most of these awards are Best in Class, double gold and gold. “We
are thrilled that we have just won gold at the New York’s International
for their 2006 Cab,” said Frank Vezér. Also, at a blind tasting recently
held at the elegant Bay Leaf Restaurant in Napa, Vezér’s 2006 Cabernet
Sauvignon was unanimously preferred over a famous 97 point Napa
Valley Cabernet.
One cannot write an article on Vezér and Suisun Valley without
mentioning the La Salette, if it is not already known as the world’s
most exquisite Petite Syrah blend, it is certainly known as the world’s
most expensive, where a magnum of La Salette sold to two investors
for $30,000 in a live charity auction. Have no fear though, in the
tasting room a bottle is far more affordable price, though it is indis-
putably a wine for those special occasions.
But Vezér is all about hospitality and family, and this is the main
reason why Suisun Valley is being recognized as the “wine hospi-
tality valley.” The Vezér family warmly invites you to visit all of the
twelve wineries in the valley, and to make it a full weekend desti-
nation. You can even plan a dinner at the Vintage Café, right next
to one of the Vezér tasting rooms, and spend the night in one of the
areas many fine hotels.
For more information on this special part of the Northern Cali-
fornia Wine Country, go to SuisunValleyTheNapaBackroad.com. And
be sure to visit the Vezér website at www.VezerFamilyVineyard.com.
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 Perfect Pairs BY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY
Kairos Cabernet Cake paired
with the Judd’s Hill 2007
‘Kairos’ Cabernet Sauvignon
There’s nothing new about pairing a lovely Cabernet with chocolate, but
what if it’s a 100% organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon and if the chocolate
just isn’t a small nibble but a simple but luscious chocolate cake? Tasting room
host extraordinaire Jay Brewner of Judd’s Hill Winery says, “I’ve always been
known to think outside the box and this is how my recipe for our Kairos
Cabernet Cake came to fruition while incorporating the newly released 2007
Kairos Cabernet Sauvignon.”
The organically farmed and certified Kairos Vineyard is adjacent to the
winery and in 2001 new vines were planted. “We are pleased to release our
first 100% organically grown Cabernet which is filled with vibrant tones of
cherry, raspberry and a dash of rhubarb on the finish. These aromatics are
enhanced in the baking process and enrich the cake with an artisanal elegance.
The cake is balanced with a cocoa creaminess that is complemented with the
savory Cabernet Vanilla glaze. The wine is baked into the cake as well as incor-
porated into the silky glaze that will fulfill your chocolate craving while tanta-
lizing your palate,” says Jay. This cake is so easy to make but tastes so deca-
dent. While it looks rich and indulgent, it is not overly sweet and that’s why
the Kairos cake pairs so well with the 2007 Kairos Cabernet Sauvignon. After
all, there’s just something about a great chocolate cake perfectly paired with a
glass of Cabernet to finish any meal.
With only 150 cases of the 2007 Kairos Cabernet Sauvignon produced, this
wine is expected to sell out quickly. It can only be purchased at the winery or
by visiting www.juddshill.com. Judd’s Hill is celebrating it’s 22nd year of
winemaking and is family owned and operated. Their tasting room located in
Napa is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only so be sure to
call ahead, (707) 255-2332.
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KAIROS CABERNET CAKE
Cake ingredients
• 1 box of devil’s food cake mix
• 1 small box (6 ounce) black cherry gelatin
or (3 ounce) black cherry sugar-free gelatin
• 4 eggs at room temperature
• 1 cup 2007 Judd’s Hill “Kairos” Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Wine Glaze Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons room temperature butter
• 1/2 cup Judd’s Hill “Kairos” Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease the Fleur De Lis
Bundt pan with a nonstick cooking spray. Be sure to
grease the grooves of the pan well to prevent the cake
from sticking.
2. In a large mixer, beat the cake mix, gelatin, eggs,
wine and oil on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the
speed to medium and continue to beat for 1 minute.
Occasionally scrape the bowl to insure all ingredients
are well mixed.
3. Slowly pour the cake batter into Fleur De Lis Bundt
pan. Gently tap the cake filled bundt pan on the
counter to release any air bubbles before baking. Bake
on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes.
4. Remove the cake from the oven and set it aside to
cool for 10 minutes. Carefully, use a plastic knife to
loosen the sides of the Bundt pan and invert it onto a
wire cooling rack.
5. While the cake cools, prepare a simple Cabernet
wine glaze. Combine the butter, wine and powdered
sugar in a medium sized pan. Bring all ingredients to a
boil. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract. Set aside to use for drizzling on indi-
vidual slices of cake.
Serving Recommendations
1. Garnish cake lightly with sifted powdered sugar.
Clusters of red grapes (sugared, if you like) may be
used as additional garnishes.
2. Cut and serve individual slices and add the warm
wine glaze after slice is plated and just prior to serving.
Vanilla ice cream makes a nice accompaniment.
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Rhone Rangers’ Grand Tasting Coming To San Francisco
More than 100 vintners will gather for the 14th annual event March 26, 27
The Rhone Rangers are excited to announce that the14th annual
grand tasting is set to take place in San Francisco on March 26th and
27th at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion. This is the largest American
Rhone wine event in the country. More than 2,000 consumers and
members of the media and trade are expected to attend and will have
the opportunity to taste over 500 of the best American Rhone wines
from at least 100 Rhone Rangers member wineries.
The Rhone Rangers Winemaker Dinner will take place on the
evening of Saturday, March 26th from 6 to 10 p.m. at Dog Patch
Studios in San Francisco. Fifteen wineries will participate in the wine-
maker dinner, which also features a live auction. The dinner will be
catered by Sonoma’s The Girl & the Fig Restaurant (famous for its
“Rhone Alone” wine list) and offers ticket holders the opportunity to
share a meal with fifteen leading Rhone Rangers winemakers.
Following dinner, a live auction will feature wine, unique wine
country experiences and travel packages donated by the host wine-
makers. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Rhone Rangers
Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to help educate the
next generation of American Rhone winemakers. Tickets for this
special evening are $125.
The Grand Tasting will take place on Sunday, March 27 from 2 to
5 p.m. and will feature more than 500 of the best American Rhone
wines from more than 100 Rhone Rangers member wineries. More
than 2,000 trade and consumer attendees will also sample gourmet
foods from 30 specialty food purveyors, including cheese, bread,
olive oil, charcuterie, fruits and chocolates. Attendees will also have
the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, including wines and
wine-related packages donated by the Rhone Rangers wineries.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $45.
In addition to the Grand Tasting on Sunday March 27, the
program includes three diverse tasting seminars:
• Saturday, March 26 – “Green” Rangers – A discussion among
sustainable, organic and biodynamic producers. Taste wines from
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each as we explore how and why Rhone producers sit at the forefront
of sustainability in American wine.
• Saturday, March 26 – Mourvedre on the Move – Long known
for its ability to add structure and age-worthiness to blends, American
Rhone producers are pushing Mourvedre to new heights, both on its
own and in its traditional blending role. Taste six different
Mourvedre-based wines and learn why Mourvedre is on the move.
• Sunday, March 27 – Wild Wines and the Inside Stories on
How They Came to Be – Rhone Rangers producers are pushing the
envelope in a myriad of ways. Taste unusual wines and unique vari-
etals from eight winemaking pioneers as they share with you the
inside stories on their wildest wines and how and why they headed
off into uncharted territory.
The public is invited to purchase tickets for the Saturday Seminars
($45), Winemaker Dinner ($125) and Sunday Seminar & Grand
Tasting (combined ticket $100 includes early VIP entry to the Grand
Tasting). Grand Tasting tickets are $45. New this year, a $150
weekend pass includes all three seminars and VIP admission to the
Grand Tasting. Weekend pass does not include the Winemaker
Dinner.
For further information or to purchase tickets, or call 1-800-467-
0163 or see www.rhonerangers.org. Credentialed members of the
wine trade and media can register online or send an email to
info@rhonerangers.org for further information.
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Tasting Room of the Week:
Rutherford Hill
Only Small-Production Wines – Underground!
by Josh Stein
Looking for more than a dozen tasting
room-only classically-styled wines? Wanting
to try them in an atmosphere filled with
knowledgeable hosts who, without any
posturing, can address any inquiry you might
make about the Napa Valley, wine styles, wine
regions and wine country life? And hoping
for unique memories to keep with you even
after the wonderful wines have been taken
home and enjoyed? Then Rutherford Hill is
the tasting room experience for you, and it’s
the unique combination of small-release
winery-only wines, wine education without
pretense, and mile-long cave tour which
makes it our Tasting Room of the Week.
There are lots of things which set Ruther-
ford Hill apart, and the distinction and array
of wine varietals are most certainly two of
them. The winery was founded forty years
ago by grape growers in order to produce
“Quality as a way of life,” as one of the
winery’s oft-stated phrases puts it best. In
addition to benchmark releases of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Rosé,
coming to the tasting room provides the only
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range of limited production wines, including
Cabernet Franc, a Rutherford Cabernet
Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese,
Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, a Winemaker’s
Blend and a Zinfandel Port. The winery’s
state-of-the-art “winery-within-a-winery”
allows for the production of these limited
releases, letting its winemakers stretch their
legs a bit and use the new ideas and tech-
niques developed on the winery’s larger
production wines.
Part of the distinction in winemaking
practices is the extent of the cave complex
the winery has built. The cave tour and
tasting show, as well, the degree to which
wine education is integrated into all aspects
of the winery experience for guests. As hosts
guide visitors throughout the cave system,
they receive an understanding of the way its
design is reflected in the finished wines
produced from within it. Enjoy the sights
and taste fantastic wines on this well
explained subterranean journey. As tasting
room manager, Richard Hurwitz said,
“You’ve had a great experience and you’ve
been creatively educated about what we do.”
For those wanting an even more intimate
discussion of and hands-on appreciation of
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what goes into producing some of the world’s
finest small-production wines, there is the
wine-blending class, “Blend Your Own
Merlot,” which is led by a winery host and
includes a guided tour of the property, tasting
several wines and discussing the blending
process, and then sitting down in the caves
and creating the blend for the 375mL bottle
of wine you take home with you.
The uniqueness doesn’t end there. After
you’ve toured the winery and learned what
goes into its wine production, Rutherford Hill
offers a final Napa Valley rarity: the ability to
purchase wines and drink them onsite,
enjoying the beautiful view of the Valley floor
from the winery’s Silverado Trail vantage
point. Guests are encouraged to use the picnic
grove after visiting the winery, and there are
plenty of terrific winery-only offerings to
enjoy while there. Come see for yourself what
others have known for forty years – amazing
wines from an amazing perspective!
Visit Rutherford Hill at 200 Rutherford
Hill Road in Rutherford. The tasting room is
open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more
information, call (707) 963-1871 or visit the
website at www.rutherfordhill.com. To stay in
touch, become a fan on Facebook and follow
them on Twitter, @RutherfordHill.
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food, the location of the Cornerstone Cellars What oenophiles and knowing gourmet food vineyards (from 1700 to 2400 feet).The vine-
tasting room in the small Napa Valley town of lovers (and knowing taco truck aficionados) yards yield only a sparse two or so tons an
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down a list of their neighbors is like a stroll the center of their universe. the daily pattern is Quixotically reversed. So
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CALISTOGA
Visit Calistoga’s Healing Waters
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With its long history as a wellness destination, Calistoga is the ideal Private treatment
place to relax, rejuvenate and de-stress, and during the winter and rooms available for
early springtime, special offers are an added incentive to enhance your couples. Please check Golden Haven Hot Springs
own personal wellness. Many geothermal hot-spring spas that dot this the manager’s specials
friendly, scenic small town at the top of Napa Valley, offer special rates online; (707) 942.8000, www.goldenhaven.com.
on spa treatments, famous mud and mineral baths, massages and • Baths at Roman Spa – $99 for two mud or mineral baths where
couples treatments. Several offers are listed below, and many more can couples and individuals can relax and soak in the mineral-rich hot
be found at www.CalistogaVisitors.com. springs pools; (707) 942-2122, www.BathsAtRomanSpa.com.
• Golden Haven Hot Springs – Two-for-one mud baths and compli- • Lavender Hill Spa – All spa packages are buy-one, get-one half off.
mentary day use of hot springs pool with any spa treatment. Romantic and Private Couples Packages are 20 percent off.
Volcanic Ash Bath, two for $99. Restrictions may apply; (707) 942-
4495, www.lavenderhillspa.com.
• Mount View Spa – New Year, New You Special – Restore balance
and wellness with a 25-minute hydrotherapy bath and 25-minute
reflexology for just $100; add a mini-facial for just $60. Check the
website for additional specials; 1-800-816-6877,
www.mountviewhotel.com.
• EuroSpa – 10 percent off any spa treatment (excluding specials).
Good through 4/30/11; (707) 942-4056, www.eurospa.com.

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V2V (Vineyard to Vintner): The Annual Weekend Event in

Napa Valley’s Neighborhood for World Class Cabernet
A celebration of the legendary Stags Leap
District, Vineyard to Vintner 2011 will grant
visitors unmatched access to all 18 member
wineries. This three-day long affair (April 29-
May 1) will feature exclusive passes to winery
open houses, four intimate vintner-hosted
dinners and a Stags Leap District Cabernet
seminar.
This festive annual event brings the entire
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association
together, creating intimate opportunities for
guests to spend quality time with vintners
and winemakers and to get a first-hand expe-
rience of what makes Stags Leap a world-class
appellation.
There will be a range of activities available
for people to enjoy. From hosted dinners on
Friday night at Chimney Rock Winery (food
by Chef Cindy Pawlcyn), Cliff Lede Vineyards
(Food by Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc), Pine
Ridge Vineyards (food by La Toque’s Ken
Frank) and Silverado Vineyards (Food by
Sarah Scott) which all cost $335 per person,
to Open Houses at all SLD wineries (exclusive
back-stage passes cost $135 per person and
grant access to all winery Open Houses in the
district for the weekend), to the Cabernet
Seminar at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars hosted by
Saveur Magazine’s David Rosengarten on
Saturday ($60 per person). Winery Open
Houses will provide full lunches for visitors.
Open Houses include – each with special
food and wine experiences: Baldacci Family
Vineyards, Chimney Rock Winery, Cliff Lede
Vineyards, Clos Du Val, Hartwell Vineyards,
Ilsley Vineyards, Lindstrom Wines, Malk
Family Vineyards, Pine Ridge Vineyards,
Regusci Winery, Robinson Family Vineyards,
Shafer Vineyards, Silverado Vineyards Stag’s
Leap Wine Cellars, Stags’ Leap Winery,
Steltzner Vineyards, Taylor Family Vineyards
and Terlato Family Vineyards.
Hosted Dinners will be at Chimney Rock
Winery with Baldacci Family Vineyards,
Lindstrom Wines, Robinson Family Vine-
yards and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars featuring
cuisine by Cindy Pawlcyn; at Cliff Lede Vine-
yards with Ilsley Vineyards, Steltzner Vine-
yards and Terlato Family Vineyards – cuisine
by Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc; at Pine Ridge
Vineyards with Clos Du Val, Regusci Winery
and Shafer Vineyards – cuisine by La Toque’s
Ken Frank; at Silverado Vineyards with
Hartwell Vineyards, Malk Family Vineyards,
Stags’ Leap Winery and Taylor Family Vine-
yards – cuisine by Sarah Scott.
Seminar: “Style and Strength: A Stags Leap
District Cabernet Seminar” at Stag’s Leap
Wine Cellars will be hosted by David Rosen-
garten, wine editor of Saveur, and will include
tastings with master winemakers: Nicki Pruss
of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Benoit Touquette
of Hartwell Vineyards and Michael Beaulac of
Pine Ridge Vineyards.
For more information, visit the website at
www.stagsleapdistrict.com/v2v.

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AVIA Napa Introduces ’Second Sunday Supper Club‘

New Monthly Culinary Event Includes Four-Course Wine Pairing Dinner,
Lively Conversation and a Fine Send Off to the Weekend
Chef Chris Aken is taking the traditional Sunday supper and
adding a hedonistic touch with the debut of the Second Sunday
Supper Club on March 13. The inaugural event, which is $110 per
person excluding tax and gratuity, takes place inside AVIA Kitchen at
the stylish AVIA Napa in Downtown Napa from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and
features the culinary talents of Chef Aken paired with the exquisite
Pinot Noirs from France’s Domaine Tollot Beaut.
Chef Aken will prepare a classic four-course French meal that
includes…
• Pâté Masion accompanied with Dijon mustard, pickled onion,
cornishon and baquette paired with a 2007 Chorey Côte de
Beaune
• Escargot served with butter and seasoned with garlic and parsley
Chef Aken Inside AVIA Kitchen

ST. HELENA accompanied by a 2007 Aloxe Corton

• Coq au Vin with baby carrots, pearl onion, and lardon with a
CHARLES
CHARLES
KRUG RATT
pouring of 2007 Cote de Beaune “Clos du Roi” 1er Cru
KRUG PRATT • Pain d’espices featuring cheese and golden raisins paired with a
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DAVID FULTON Calafia Cellars 2007 Corton Grand Cru

DAVID FULTONLTON Calafia Cellars
BERINGER FU
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Chorey-lès-Beaune, belongs to a select band of Côte d’Or domaines in
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NAPA
WINE VALLEY
HARDWARE
WINE HARDWARE the family’s tradition of making fine vintages.
St. Helena Wine Center Following supper guests can retreat to the inviting Riddling Rack,
St. Helena Wine Center
Napa Valley Farms AVIA’s signature wine bar featuring a menu of small plates, local wines
Napa Valley Farms
Salvestrin MERRYVALE and bubbles. A selection of signature cocktails are shaken and stirred
Salvestrin OAK
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Tayson Pierce
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Long Meadow Ranch with agave wine, the same plant that produces tequila, as well as sake
PRAGER Long Meadow Ranch
PRAGER
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LEWELLING AV
E LOUIS M MARTINI
LEWE SUTTER HOME LOUIS M MARTINI more flavorful cocktail. Cane rum, sake and additional ingredients are
SUTTER HOME
Hall
Hall Heitz
infused with the chef’s own mixers, created with seasonal and local
Heitz
ingredients.
Flora Springs
Flora Springs Those who want to make an evening of it can spend the night
ARGER-MARTUCCI V. SATTUI
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behind the door of one of AVIA Napa’s luxe rooms or suites with a
ARGER-MARTUCCI OD WINERY
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special discount of 20-percent off best available rates and a compli-
INGL
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patrons with Second Sunday Supper Club reservations. Each room is
Not to Scale Del Dotto
Not to Scale Del Dotto RAYMOND
RAYMOND
stylishly appointed with roomy beds, plush bathrooms and a stash of
welcomed amenities.
WHITEHALL LANE
WHITEHALL LANE Reservations are now available for the inaugural Second Sunday
Fransican
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and for upcoming Second Sunday Supper Club dinners: April 10 and
Rutherford
Grove
Tres Sabores & Grove Fleury May 15. For reservations, call (707) 224-3900; for room reservations,
Tres Sabores &
Pedemonte Cellars Fleury
Pedemonte Cellars guests can book the Second Sunday Supper Club rates online at
W i n e C o u n t r y T h i s W e e k Preferred www.aviahotels.com/stay/SSSC or by calling the hotel directly. AVIA
W i n e C o u n t r y T h i s W e e k Preferred
Open to the public
Open to the public
Open by appointment Napa is located at 1450 First Street in Downtown Napa’s west end
Open by appointment
district.

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Annual California’s Artisan Cheese Festival, March 25-27
Saturday night’s “Curds, Cooks & Cuvees” dining event features
local chef’s cheese-inspired dishes paired with top wines and
a dessert station that includes soft-serve sundaes.
The 5th annual California’s Artisan Cheese Festival kicks into high
gear this year with a slew of new Saturday Seminars, hands-on cheese-
making workshops, chef demonstrations, and the bustling sampling
of new cheeses, foods, wines and brews under the Sunday Market-
place tent, plus all of the old favorites that keep attendees coming back
for more!
One of our most popular events is Saturday night’s “Curds, Cooks
& Cuvees” roaming feast. This hot ticket event pairs artisan cheese-
makers with top wine country chefs for a perfect culinary collabora-
tion. To go one step further each incredible dish will be paired with a
top vintner for a night of complete cheese and wine satisfaction.
Festival favorite chef Duskie Estes (Zazu and Bovolo) returns to join
Jeff Mall (Zin Restaurant), Nick Demarest (Harvest Moon), Janine
Falvo (The Lodge at Carneros) and Sheamus Feeley (Farmstead) to
create cheese-centric dishes paired with wines from sponsoring wine-
makers: Keller Estate Winery, Handley Cellars, Fortress Vineyards,
Kokomo Winery, Paul Matthew Vineyards and Sonoma Portworks.
There will also be a panini
station that features Laura
Werlin sampling recipes from
her upcoming book, Grilled
Cheese, Please! Laura will be
pairing her delectable bites
with wines from Gloria Ferrer
Winery.
No dining experience
would be complete without a
sweet ending and we will not disappoint. Our dessert station features
artisan chocolates, dessert wines, port, bubbly, and for the first time
ever: a Straus Family Creamery soft-serve sundae bar.
Also ranking high on the most-popular events list in the weekend’s
lineup is Sunday’s Marketplace. Each year we’ve had to expand the
tent to accommodate more attendees and this year is no exception.
More than 65 artisan producers will sample their local hand-crafted
cheeses, delectable accoutrements, boutique wines and artisan-brewed
beers. On tap again this year is the popular Mugnaini wood-fired pizza
oven churning out artisan cheese-topped pies.
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Sunday’s Marketplace also features a variety of chef demonstration
including Mary Karlin’s Fresh Cheesemaking from her soon to be
released book, Artisan Cheesemaking at Home and Kristine Kidd
(former food editor of Bon Appetit) showcasing a recipe from her new
book, Weeknight Fresh and Fast. Chef Jacquelyn Buchanan, Culinary
Director of Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, shares secrets of easy recipes with
goat cheese.
The weekend lineup of Saturday Seminars features industry leaders
such as Janet Fletcher, Lassa Skinner, Colette Hatch and Daphne
Zepos. These interactive, taste-driven seminars offer an array of educa-
tional topics such as the foundational “Cheese and Wine Pairing” and
the exploratory “California’s Rare Beauties” to the immensely popular
“Cheese and Beer” and the
effervescent, yet sophisti-
cated “Bubbles and Brie”.
New this year is an all-
day farm-to-table Saturday
Seminar that begins with a
farm tour and finishes up
with a hands-on cheese-
making class. The Friday
Karen Preuss, Photography Farm Tours continue to be a
sold-out success of interest to future cheesemakers and inquiring
cheese lovers. “By inviting our festival guests to visit local dairies and
cheesemakers, we further the nonprofit festival’s mission to support
and sustain our state’s daily and agricultural community,” said Lynne
Devereux, executive director of the festival.
The festival closes out with Monday’s Trade Day (for professionals;
invitation only), which features Ruth Reichl sharing her vision of
cheese in retail, restaurants and homes. Ruth will be interviewed by
author, consultant, and cheese expert Clark Wolf.
The full schedule of events is posted on the website and tickets are
now on sale, www.artisancheesefestival.com/index.html. Follow them
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Californias-Artisan-Cheese-
Festival/176793496500.
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HEALDSBURG
Grove Street Winery
Manzanita Creek
DRY CREEK RD

MARCH AVE UPCOMING EVENTS See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
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THROUGH JUNE 30 (Tues-Sun) – "Russian River Good Old Days" Exhibit – 11am-4pm,
GROVE ST

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free, healdsburg Museum – Scale model of the healdsburg Water carnival and the railroad Bridge. 707.431.3325
HEALDSBURG AVE.

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MARCH MARCH 11-13 – Barrel Tasting - 33rd Annual – 100+ wineries, 11am-4pm,
COLLEGE ST
FITCH ST

GRANT ST
$10-$30 – Wine road, 707-433-4335, www.wineroad.com
PRINCE

101 MARCH 12 – Dinner in the Wine Caves - A Cyrus Celebration – Alexander Valley Vineyards
PIPER ST
6-10pm, $100 – chef Jeff Mall of Zin restaurant. contact: lu hughes, 707 433-7209, avv@avvwine.com
Toad Hollow SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
Ferrari-Carano’s
Vineyards
Poprtalupi Lake Sonoma NORTH ST
MARCH 12 – Annual Seafood Dinner Healdsburg Reserve Firefighter's Association
Thirty Four North Winery
Wine Merchants Thumbprint
6-8pm, healdsburg fire Department, Pre-sale tickets at the fire Department, 707-431-3360
Roadhouse Cellars .
Hawley
MARCH 18-20 (Fri-Sun) – Healdsburg's Downtown Sidewalk Sale – clothing shops, jewelry
Downtown Wine
KENDALL PLAZA Boisset Russian River Wine Co.
stores, bed & bath shops, fine furniture stores and art galleries. 707-433-6935, www.healdsburg.com
Taste of Terroir
The Wine Shop
JACKSON MARCH 18 – WineTasting with Miro Cellars – 5-8pm, $12, thirty four north Wine Merchant
Plaza TOPEL
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featuring a selection of four wines paired with cheese and chocolates. 707-473-0808
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Pezzi King
La Crema Winery Hauck
Selby
healdsburg community church – four separpate concerts. 707-524-8700, www.russianrivermusic.org
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Passport to Dry Creek Valley® – A First Class Journey
Passport to Dry Creek Valley® is an annual
event, sponsored by the Winegrowers of Dry
Creek Valley,® showcasing the wineries, vine-
yards and bucolic beauty of Dry Creek Valley.
More than 45 Dry Creek Valley wineries
are rolling out the red carpet for an exclusive
weekend of new wine releases paired with a
bounty of food from top Sonoma County
chefs. Join in Passport weekend, as wineries
celebrate the magic of their valley with wine,
food, entertainment and the hospitality for
which Dry Creek Valley is famous. Passport
to Dry Creek Valley® sells out quickly every
year.
Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience
An elegant evening at the acclaimed Dry
Creek Kitchen and Hotel Healdsburg,
Gateway to Passport features owners and
winemakers of select Dry Creek Valley
wineries – all family-owned – and celebrity
chef Charlie Palmer. Delicious culinary
delights are paired with small production
Dry Creek Valley wines, all to the sounds of
live jazz music. Cocktail attire.
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Theme Parties, Live Music and Sumptuous
Foods Paired with Dry Creek Valley Wines
Oysters, BBQ, sculpture gardens, bocce
ball, tightrope walkers, barrel samples,
newly released wines and old-fashioned fun.
All this and more is part of the lively envi-
ronment participating wineries create for
their traveling guests during Passport to Dry
Creek Valley.® Many wineries offer either live
music or entertainment. In past years, this
has included circus troupes, belly dancers
and safari adventures.
Vineyard Tours
Passport ticket holders are invited to walk
the vineyards and experience winegrowing
in this distinct appellation. The featured
vineyards tours will include tours with
Treborce Vineyards, DaVero Sonoma,
Florence Ranch and Sommer Ranches.
Participating winery locales throughout
the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County (a
complete participating winery list can be
found on the events page on the website at
www.wdcv.com).
Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW
Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience:
Friday, April 29 from 6:30-9:30 pm
Passport to Dry Creek Valley® – A First
Class Journey activities begin at 11 a.m.,
lasting until 4:30 p.m., Saturday and
Sunday, April 30 and May 1.
Because the number of participants is
limited, Passports are sold on a first-come,
first-served basis. This event consistently
sells out. Guests choose their starting winery
at the time of purchase, so early birds have a
greater chance of starting at the winery of
their choice.
Tickets are on sale at www.wdcv.com. To
be on the mailing list and receive informa-
tion about this event, and all WDCV events,
email name, address and phone number to
info@wdcv.com.
Gateway to Passport on Friday: Tickets
are limited and are $150 per person.
Saturday and Sunday event tickets: $120
each, including tax, for a two-day Passport.
Sunday only tickets: $70 each, including
tax.
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Meadowcroft Wines’ ‘Luck to the Irish’ Wine & Food Pairing

While we may celebrating a few days early, Meadowcroft Wines
welcomes St. Patrick’s Day with a special wine and food pairing on
Saturday, March 12 with seatings at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Our resident
leprechaun, Chef Darby, is a graduate of the Ballymaloe Cookery
School (www.cookingisfun.ie) in County Cork, Ireland. She will be
preparing a classic Irish Pub fare. Needless to say, Darby knows how
to speak (and cook) in Irish! The cost is $18 per person and reserva-
tions are recommended by calling the Meadowcroft tasting room at
(707) 934-4090. No green wine will be served at this event.
The menu will feature Irish Colcannon Soup with sweet cream and
toasted hazelnuts, served with traditional Irish soda bread and paired
with the 2009 Thomas Henry Verdelho; A selection of Irish Farm-
house Cheeses with Spiced Apple Chutney paired with the 2009
Meadowcroft Chardonnay; and Banoffee Pie, a classic Irish “pudding”
or dessert, drizzled with our Meadowcroft Chocolate Cabernet Sauce
paired with the 2007 Thomas Henry Merlot.
Meadowcroft Wines includes the Meadowcroft, Magito and
Thomas Henry labels. Winemaker Tom Meadowcroft also makes the
wines for the Foyt Family Wines (www.foytfamilywines.com). There
are presently 15 wines being poured at the tasting room including the
recently released 2008 Meadowcroft Sangiovese, the 2008 Meadow-
croft Zinfandel and the 2008 Thomas Henry Cabernet Sauvignon.
The tasting room is part of the Cornerstone Sonoma (www.corner-
stonesonoma.com) complex that features 22 world class gardens, a
gourmet café, art galleries and cutting edge design shops all set among
acres of vineyards.
Meadowcroft Wines is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
venue is available for private parties, private tastings, wine dinners and
other events. With plenty of free parking at Cornerstone Sonoma, the
area is a perfect setting for any type of event, both indoors or
outdoors. For information or to make reservations, call (707) 934-
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Tasting Room of the Week:
Sonoma Enoteca
by Brendan Conroy
If one is searching for a wide variety of
wines ranging in both style and complexity,
come to Sonoma Enoteca conveniently
located on the downtown plaza of Sonoma. It
is a collaboration of a total of ten different
wineries sharing the same goal. Each winery
intentionally creates small productions
usually ranging from 500-3000 cases annu-
ally so that they are able to focus exclusively
on making exceptional wine as opposed to
expanding the size of their yields for the
purposes of distribution. The entire facility
embodies a warm, inviting persona which is
only exemplified by the energy of the very
enthusiastic staff. It is a true gem on the
town’s plaza that allows patrons to both taste
and purchase wines that they would rarely be
able to find elsewhere.
One of the figure heads behind this diverse
union of wine and fun is Fred Favero. Being
accustomed to superb Sangiovese in its tradi-
tional Chianti style, Favero could not find a
Californian Sangiovese that he genuinely
enjoyed. Due to this fact, he decided to create
his own. He now produces roughly 500 cases
annually of his own Sangiovese, Cabernet
Sauvignon, as well as a blend of the two in
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his personal wine cave. It originally was
supposed to take a full two years to complete
the construction; however with his own team
and own equipment, Favero completed it in
less than three months. He was also named
one of the top 10 winemakers in Sonoma
Valley last year by the Sonoma Sommelier
Wine Review. Don’t miss his ’06 Cabernet
Sauvignon as part of your tasting. With its
very complex structure, lovely middle palate
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into its finish, elements of cedar, tobacco,
blackberry and pepper; it is no wonder that
he was awarded such an honor.
Seabiscuit was a famous racehorse during
the mid 1930s. What people typically don’t
know is the fact that the family who owned
the famed equine also grew grapes. Each of
the wines lives up to its famous namesake.
The 2008 Seabiscuit Ranch Chardonnay for
example would be very accessible even to
those who are typically not fans of
Chardonnay. Instead of all butter and oak
which some critics of Chardonnay have
professed, this wine is predominantly fruit
with just a touch of buttered popcorn and oak
on the finish. It is light, but still has a unique
story to tell.
The main trait that sets Sonoma Enoteca
apart from other tasting rooms in the valley is
its enthusiasm for wine. One walks into a
room practically bursting with an extremely
positive energy and leaves with the same
feeling for the rest of the day. If you would
like more information, visit their website at
www.Sonoma-Enoteca.com and enjoy the
sophisticated nuances from each of the 10
distinct and unique wineries.
Sonoma Enoteca is located at 35 East Napa
Street, Sonoma. Call (707) 935-1200.
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2011 Savor Sonoma Valley

Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES

24 Wineries, Local Chefs & Barrels Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES

– 12 Wineries –
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of Award-Winning Wines!
Heart of Sonoma Valley Associa- 35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
tion (HOSVA) announces their (707) 935-1200
premier event of the year – the 21st www.sonoma-enoteca.com
Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
happening Saturday and Sunday, Mission
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sampling new releases and offering award-winning wines paired with Adobe Road Winery Tasting Room LEDSON HOTEL &
scrumptious food prepared by local chefs and restaurants. CHARLES CREEK HARMONY LOUNGE
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of delicous foods paired with the amazing variety of wines produced

in our valley.” Said Executive Director Josie Gay. “We invite wine
lovers out to celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Twenty-four
wineries are participating this year and they are throwing open their
cellar doors for this authentic wine country experience.”
Admission is $55 per person (in advance) for a Weekend Pass,
which includes a souvenir wine glass and access to event tastings at all
participating wineries. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as
this is a sell-out event. Tickets and detailed information may be
obtained online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling 1-866-
794-9463.
Participating wineries include: Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger
Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu
Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries, HKG Wines, Imagery
Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Landmark
Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton
Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Moondance Cellars, Muscardini Cellars/
Ty Caton Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, St. Francis Winery, VJB
Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon Winery, Wellington Vineyards
About Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) is an alliance of 24
wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where
for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California
wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In the 10 mile
stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and
Kenwood, you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful
wineries filled with award-winning wines.

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Le Vin Winery
Steele Winery Shannon Ridge Winery
Pendleton Estate
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Cloverdale Sol Rouge Clear Lake
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Second Annual Kelseyville Olive Festival Features Olive Oil
Tasting, Education, Contests & Fun for the Whole Family
The second-annual Kelseyville Olive Festival, an event which
focuses on the olive industry in Lake County, as well as other local
agriculture, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at
the Kelseyville Olive Mill located at 5625 Gaddy Lane in Kelseyville.
The festival will feature locally produced olives and olive oil,
education and demonstrations, olive oil and olive recipe contests for
amateurs and professionals alike, and a variety of other contests and
activities for the whole family. Vendors offering olive-related and
other local products will be present the day of the event, offering
samples, selling food, soaps, lotions, trinkets and more, as well as
providing educational materials about olives and the local industry.
There is no cost to attend the festival; samples and demonstrations
are free of charge. Wine and beer tasting will be available for a fee.
Several related contests will be held up to and during the festival,
including a Poster Contest, Amateur Recipe Contest, Olive Pit Spit-
ting Contest, and “People’s Choice” contests, such as the Professional
Recipe Contest, open to professional chefs and caterers, the Olive Oil
Contest and Cured Olives Contest. For details, contact Livia Kurtz at
(707) 279-0483.
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The Kelseyville Olive Festival is presented by Rosa d’Oro Vine-
yards and the Kelseyville Olive Mill & Wine Company. Both compa-
nies are located in Kelseyville and produce wine and olive oil. For
more information about Rosa d’Oro Vineyards, visit
www.rosadorowine.com or call (707) 279-0483. For information
about Kelseyville Wine Company and Kelseyville Olive Mill, call
(707) 279-2995 or visit www.kelseyvillewinecompany.com.
Event proceeds from the silent auction, raffle, wine store sales and
wine and beer tasting will benefit the Lake Family Resource Center.
The Resource Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency in Kelseyville
that provides several programs in Lake County, including the Healthy
Families Program, Rape Crisis Center, 24/7 Community Crisis Line,
Behavioral Health Services, Early Head Start, Lake County Tobacco
Control Program, Domestic Violence Assistance and the Adolescent
Family Life Program. For more information, call (707) 279-0563.
The Kelseyville Olive Mill is located at 5625 Gaddy Lane in
Kelseyville. For more information about the Kelseyville Olive
Festival, contact Livia Kurtz, Rosa d’Oro Vineyards, at (707) 279-
0483 or visit www.kelseyvilleolivefestival.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN LAKE COUNTY
Holder Ford Team Bass Tournament, Lakeport – March 12-13 – considered by
some sportsmen to be the most popular event on clear lake, this annual event, in its 25th year, has a laid-
back atmosphere that draws pro and amateur teams alike. A barbecue dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. on
Saturday at the lake county fairgrounds. the teams especially appreciate the 100 percent payback in
prizes on the entry fees for the event. Sponsored by holder ford and the lake county chamber of
commerce. (707) 263-5603, www.lakecochamber.com
Irish Feast, Kelseyville – March 12 – enjoy a night of fun where guests will dine on a tradi-
tional irish feast complete with corned beef and cabbage and guinness chocolate mousse paired with
Moore family wines. come dance a jig with the live irish band. $40 per person, 6 to 9 p.m. Must be 21
years old to attend. 11990 Bottle rock rd, (707) 279-9279, www.moorefamilywinery.com
Wine Tasting and Art Show, Lower Lake – March 12 – 19th annual event featuring
wine by local vintners, exhibitions by local artists and live music. Sponsored by the Park Study club; a
benefit for the club’s scholarship fund. $20 per ticket, 6-10 p.m.call for information and location, (707)
995-9316.
Festival of Tulips, Nice – March 26 – 7th annual event will feature wine, food and enter-
tainment set amid tulip hill Winery’s gardens blooming with thousands of tulips. Admission includes wine
tastings, barrel tastings, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, winery tours and live music. $35 in advance, $40 at
the door. noon to 5:00 p.m. 4900 Bartlett Springs road, (707) 274-9373, www.tuliphillwinery.com
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Barrel Tasting Weekend at Livermore Valley Wineries

Livermore Valley Winegrowers Host
Third Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend March 19-20
More than 30 Livermore Valley wineries will offer samples of
wines still in development – direct from their barrels – during the
region’s third annual Barrel Tasting Weekend. Guests with special
event wristbands and official tasting glasses will receive at least one
barrel sample at each participating winery. Many winemakers will be
present to personally pour and discuss their young wines and offer
delicious pairings with gourmet appetizers, artisan cheeses, chocolate
and nuts.
Barrel tasting provides wine enthusiasts of all experience levels
with a fun “snapshot” of how wine evolves—from grape to glass.
Guests will have the opportunity to pre-purchase some of the barrel
wines at a discount, before they are bottled and released to the public
(a practice known as buying “futures”). More than a dozen different
varietals, including the rare Primitivo and Alicante Bouschet and
ever-popular Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, will be offered winery during the event. Price includes a take home glass with the
for tasting across the region. Livermore Valley Wine Country Logo, two days of barrel tasting at
Barrel Tasting Weekend takes place Saturday, March 19 and each participating winery on Saturday and Sunday, special activities
Sunday, March 20, from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day at more than 30 and wine discounts, and a Barrel Tasting Weekend map which
participating Livermore Valley wineries located in the East Bay Area includes all wineries that are participating in the Barrel Tasting
of Northern California (less than one hour from San Francisco) weekend.
Cost for the event is $30 per person when purchased online at For more information, call (925) 447-WINE (9463) or go online
www.LVwine.org by March 18. $35 per person at any participating to www.LVwine.org.

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Mark Your Calendars: Lodi School Street Wine Stroll, April 15

Ten Life-Size Sculptures by Seward Johnson The public art exhibit will feature the life- educational organization dedicated to
will Grace the Streets of Downtown Lodi size sculptures off world-renowned artist, providing exhibitions and landmark public
The 19th annual School Street Wine Stroll Seward Johnson. One of America’s most artworks for communities. Director of the
will be celebrated with the arrival of ten life- beloved sculptors, Johnson recreates life in Foundation, Paula Stoeke notes, “The Foun-
size bronze sculptures created by internation- our times in vividly realistic bronze. At 80, dation is delighted to share these sculptures.
ally known artist, Seward Johnson. The Johnson has been sculpting life-like figures We hope that the community will embrace
sculptures will be placed throughout School for over 30 years, many of which are nestled the artwork and integrate the event into the
Street in the historic area of downtown Lodi into the landscapes of public parks and fabric of Lodi, from the classrooms to the
where the Wine Stroll takes place. More than private estates. His sense of humor, and affec- dinner table conversations.”
25 Lodi wineries will be pouring their wines tion for people, is evident in all of his works During the School Street Wine Stroll, Lodi
in shops and boutiques on Friday, April 15, from the little girls reluctantly sharing an ice- Appellation wineries will be paired with
from 6 to 9 p.m. cream cone, to the tenderness of a mother merchants for an evening of wine, food, shop-
The City of Lodi, through the Arts in reading to her young child. “What I’m trying ping and entertainment. Guests can taste
Public Places Funding, is sponsoring the ten to do is draw attention to the simple plea- award-winning wines, meet the vintners and
sculptures to be placed on School Street in sures, to show how much fun life is. That is enjoy appetizers provided by hosting
downtown Lodi from April 15 to July 15, why there are so many humorous details in merchants. Lodi wineries will share their
2011. Lodi Arts Advisory Board Member my work.” Johnson captures moments for us. special wines and are on hand to discuss their
Roger Stafford said, “This is an opportunity He holds up a mirror for our reflection, and it vintages. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at
for the Art in Public Places Committee to give is ultimately one that will make us smile at the event; designated driver tickets are $10 in
to the City of Lodi an interactive form of art ourselves. Details and photos of the complete advance or $15 at the event. Lodi hotels are
that will be fun and educational. This art collection can be found at www.seward- offering special discounts for overnight visits.
display also provides an attraction to the johnson.com. For additional information or to purchase
downtown for Lodi residents of all ages and The sculptures are on loan from The tickets, call (209) 367-7840, ext. 100 or visit
their out of town visitors.” Sculpture Foundation, a charitable and www.lodichamber.com.

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Explore the Magic of Santa Cruz Mountains

Pinot Noir at the ‘Pinot Paradise’ Festival
Pinot Noir lovers will savor the flavors and explore the magic of the “We are honored to have these speakers share a small part of their
Santa Cruz Mountains at the seventh Pinot Paradise festival March 26-27 immense wisdom on the influence and management of naturally
Pinot Noirs from the Santa Cruz Mountains represent the diversity occurring acidity levels in premium Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz
of micro-climates and dramatic mountain terrain that define the Mountains,” said Prudy Foxx, chair of the Technical Session.
region. The marine influence and distinctive soils create intensely Special Pinot Paradise V.I.P. Packages will offer a guided “tour” in a
concentrated fruit that yields some of the most complex and age- small group format at Villa Ragusa during a private pre-event tasting
worthy Pinot Noir in the world. There are six sub-area’s in this wine- at 1 p.m. followed by the Grand Cruz Tasting. Participants will learn
growing appellation- each bearing their own characteristics in their in detail about the Santa Cruz Mountains and the distinct flavor
wine. profiles of each sub-region as they taste and discuss with winemakers
Sunday, March 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. the Grand Cruz Tasting at Villa and/or representatives from the wineries. Cost is $75 and includes the
Ragusa in Old Town Campbell will showcase more than 60 Pinot Grand Cruz tasting. Tickets and more information are available from
Noirs paired with gourmet hors d’oeuvres from some of the region’s the SCMWA at (831) 685-8463, the website www.scmwa.com or via
best restaurants. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door. email info@scmwa.com.
Saturday, March 26, Pathway to Pinot Paradise offers a self-guided
tour of the region’s Pinot-producing wineries. Barrel tasting, library
wines and special offerings by participating wineries will be available.
Visitors can enjoy exploring the incredible mountain terrain and
coastal roads as they discover the delightful world of the Santa Cruz
Mountains. Tickets are $25.
Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowers invite Pinot lovers to “Take the
Acid Test” at the 7th annual Pinot Paradise Technical Session on
March 27.
Attendees at this year’s session will discover the many positive
influences of the unique acid components in Santa Cruz Mountains
AVA Pinot Noir. The session will delve into the origins of natural
acidity levels in the fruit and wine and how these contribute to the
age- worthy, food-friendly, legendary Pinot Noirs for which the Santa
Cruz Mountains are known.
Keynote speakers are Dr. Roger Boulton, Professor and Chair of
the Enology Department of Viticulture and Enology Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences, U.C. Davis and co-author of “The Principles
and Practices of Winemaking;” and Greg La Follette, an international
vineyard and winery consultant and currently owner of La Follette
Winery.
Dr. Boulton was named among “the 50 most influential people in
the US Wine Industry” in 2000 by Wines and Vines Magazine. La
Follette is the former winemaker at Flowers Winery, where he devel-
oped wide acclaim as a renowned Pinot Noir producer. He has also
worked with winemaster André Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu Vineyards
and was the consulting designing winemaker for the new U.C. Davis
teaching winery. He will discuss the viticulture of wine and the
management of acidity levels in the vineyard.
The session also includes a panel of four local winemakers who will
share their experiences and offer a tasting of their Santa Cruz Moun-
tains Pinot Noir. This panel includes: Jeff Emery, Santa Cruz Mountain
Vineyard ; Nathan Kandler, Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards;
Dave Moulton, Burrell School Vineyards & Winery; Jim Schultze,
Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery; and will be moderated by
Nick Guerrero, Vine Hill Winery.

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Vine Hill Winery Receives Coveted CCOF Organic Certification

by Fred Gillaspy
When vineyard manager,
Rachel Ormes first arrived at Vine
Hill Winery, located in the very
heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains
overlooking Monterey Bay, she
immediately saw the organic
potential that the winery’s property
possessed to contribute to
ecosystem health. So began the
extensive process and dedicated
effort that has now reaped the
prestigious reward of receiving
organic certification for the winery
and its estate vineyards by the
highly regarded agency, California
Certified Organic Farmers
(CCOF).
In her focused organic manage-
ment program at Vine Hill, Rachel
integrates a number of non-eco-
threatening practices, including winemaking. “Some wine drinkers misconceptions about the differ-
integration of an intensive cover- associate organic wine with being ences between organic, sustain-
cropping and green manure bad wine . . . and this simply isn’t able, biodynamic and conven-
program that increases the fertility true. Most folks aren’t aware of the tional farming practices. I think it’s
of the soil; a pest program where fact that the only difference important for the organic
insect populations are brought between ‘organic wine’ and ‘wines consumer to understand that
into balance by providing benefi- made from organic grapes’ is the there is sustainable farming – and
cial insect habitat in addition of sulfur then there is organic farming –
and around the vine- dioxide as a preserva- and they are not always the same
yard; and use of tive. Without the addi- thing,” she points out.
compost teas and bio- tion of sulfur dioxide, What does this all mean to wine
fungicides to help wine readily oxidizes drinkers? The 2010 vintage of Vine
deal with the ever- and this is what makes Hill’s Pinot Noir and Syrah will be
present fungal pres- wines go “bad.” their first estate wines labeled
sure that typically Rachel also feels “made from organic grapes.” And
prevails with canopy strongly about the aside from being a powerful
management in significance of organic acknowledgement of Vine Hill’s RACHEL ORMES
coastal vineyards like farming practices and commitment to the practice of
those at Vine Hill. She does have how some consumers perceive the organic farming and its dedication Vine Hill Winery is located in
some concerns about some concept of organic farming in to ecological stewardship, as well as the Santa Cruz Mountains at 2300
people’s perceptions of organic general. “There are a number of an increasing awareness and accep- Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz. The
tance of the benefits of organically tasting room is open to the public
grown products, it’s also an assur- on the third weekend of each
ance that the wine is made under month from noon to 5pm and for
the highest level of quality stan- special events and selected holi-
dards. And that means that there’s days. Tastings, winery and vine-
something very special to look yard tours by appointment for
forward to from Vine Hill when the groups of 10 or more are also avail-
winery’s first releases of organically able. For more information and
grown estate Pinot Noir and Syrah directions, visit vinehillwinery.com
are released in late 2012! or call (831) 427-0436.

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Taste of Monterey

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invited to tour the facilities, meet the winemakers and sample the
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info@scmwa.com. You can also purchase a Passport at any partici- Scheid
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Mountains Winegrowers Association office, 7605-A Old Dominion
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King City
Court, Aptos, CA 95003

Wrath Winery Hosts ‘Que Syrah’

Santa Lucia Highlands’ Top Producers Get Together
to Showcase Extraordinary Syrahs
Monterey County’s Wrath Winery will be hosting Que Syrah on
March 19th. The event is a celebration of cool-climate Syrahs from
the famed Santa Lucia Highlands region. The event gives wine lovers
a rare opportunity to sample and purchase small-production artisanal
Syrah from some of the area’s top wineries including Big Basin,
Boekenoogen, Hahn, Manzoni, Miura, Morgan, Novy, Paraiso,
Pelerin, Pessagno and Wrath. Chef Brian Overhauser of the new
Chef’s Kitchen at Hahn SLH Estate Winery will be offering samples of
his famous wine-friendly cuisine prepared specifically to pair with
Syrah.
The event will be held on March 19, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at
Wrath winery located at 35801 Foothill Rd., Soledad, California.
Tickets are $25 in advance at (831) 678-2212 or at the door (while
they last).

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NAPA VALLEY Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station rd, napa; 707 252-9065 open daily 10:30-4
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight
A Dozen Vintners – tasting room, 3000 highway 29 north, St. helena; 707 967-0666 open daily 10-5
Bourassa – 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 open by appointment only
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 las Amigas road, napa Boyd Family – 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353 open by appointment only
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia. Bravante Vineyards – 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay,
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir Brookdale Vineyards – napa; 707 258-1454 open by appointment only
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros.
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435 limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free) Budge Brown’s Cleavage Creek Winery –6307 Pope Valley rd, Pope Valley; 888-295-1280 By appointment daily
Buehler – 820 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-2155 open by appointment only
Acme Fine Wines– 1080 fulton ln, St. helena; 888 963-0440 Daily 9:30-5
Buoncristiani Wine – P. o. Box 6946, napa; 707 259-1681 open by appointment only
Adastra – 2545 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 255-4818 open by appointment only
Burgess Cellars –1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only
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 Wed-Mon 12-6,tue 12-8 Cade Winery – 360 howell Mountain rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 open daily 10-4
Allora Vineyards – 3244 ehlers lane, St. helena; 707 963-6071 open by appointment only Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. helena; 707 963-7181 open by appointment only
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee lane @ highway 29, rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Cain – 3800 langtry road, St. helena; 707 963-1616 open by appointment only
Altamura Vineyards & Winery – 1700 Wooden Valley rd, napa; 707 253-2000 open by appointment only Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-5222 open by appointment only
Amizetta – 1099 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-1460 open by appointment only Calafia Cellars – 629 fulton lane, St. helena; 707 963-0114 open by appointment only
Ancien – napa; 707 255-3908 open by appointment only Caldwell – 270 Kreuzer lane, napa; 707 255-1294 tours/tasting by appointment
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 rossi road, St. helena; 707 963-8600 open by appointment only Cali 351 – 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-6200 open by appointment only
ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 Big ranch road, napa; 1-877-386-5070 open daily 10-5 CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 lincoln Ave, #2 calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Cardinale Estate – tasting room, 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-2643 open daily 10:30-5
Antica Napa Valley –3700 Soda canyon, napa; 707 257-8700 open by appointment only CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado trail no, St. helena; 707 963-5783 open daily 10-5
Ardente Winery –2929 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 226-7669 open by appointment only Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 inglewood Ave, St. helena; 707 963-4334 open daily 10-5 CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 north St. helena hwy (hwy 39), calistoga; 707 942-8200 open daily 9:30-6
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 town center, napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Caymus Vineyards – 8700 conn creek rd, rutherford; 707 967-3010 open daily by appointment
Arkenstone Vineyards –335 West lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020 open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, napa; 707 226-6445 Sun-Wed 11-6, thu-Sat till 11-8
Arns – 601 Muno road, St. helena; 707 963-3429 open by appointment only Celani Family Vineyards – 2230 Big ranch rd, napa; 877 ArDore1 open by appointment only
ARTESA – 1345 henry road, napa; 707 224-1668 open daily 10-4:30 Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-7136 open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn rd; St. helena; 707 963-9327 open daily 10-4
A – 333 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4912 open daily, 10:30-4:30 CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena; 707 967-2229 open daily 10:30-5
B CELLARS – 400 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 709-8787 open daily 10-5 Charnu – St. helena; 707 963-6045 open by appointment only
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Charter Oak Winery – 831 charter oak Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2298 open by appointment only
Beau Vigne – Yountville; 707 947-7058 Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs road, St. helena; 707 963-1284 open by appointment only
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-1774 open by appointment only Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-5472 open by appointment only
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 open daily 10-4 Chateau Montelena – 1429 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-5105 open daily 9:30-4
Benessere Winery – 1010 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-5853 open daily 10-5
Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2641 open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Clif Family Winery – 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. helena; 707 968-0625 open daily 10-5 by appointment
BENNETT LANE – 3340 hwy 128, calistoga; 877 MAX-nAPA open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille cross rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 open daily 10-4
CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado trail, napa; 800 993-9463 open daily 10-5
BERINGER VINEYARDS Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
COME SEE THE RESTORED RHINE HOUSE!
Tours & Tasting Daily 10:00-5:00 Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal ln, calistoga; 707 942-4981 open daily 10:30-5
Call ahead to schedule tours & private tastings, 866-708-9463
Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado trail, St. helena; 1-800-793-7960 open Sat 11-5, Sun-fri 11-4
2 for 1 Reserve Wine Tasting in the Rhine House with this ad
Save up to $25 Constant-Diamond – 2121 Diamond Mountain rd, calistoga; 707 942-0707 open by appointment only
2000 Main Street, St. helena | www.Beringer.com Continuum Estate – 1677 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8100∆66 open by appointment only
Bialla Vineyards – 4088 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 415 606-6629 open by appointment only Corison Winery – 987 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-0826 open daily 10-5 by appointment
Bighorn Cellars – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri-Sat 11-4, tue-thu by appt CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE – 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook ln, napa; 707 321-0866 open by appointment only
CORNERSTONE CELLARS – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Daily 10-6
Black Cordon Vnyds – 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860 open by appointment only
BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado trail, napa; 707 253-1400 open daily 10-5 Covenant Wines – 1241 Adams St, St. helena; 707 963-3887 open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Crocker & Starr – St. helena; 707-967-9111 open by appointment only
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-3674 open by appointment only Cuvaison Estate – 4500 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-2468 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5

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Cuvaison Estate – 1221 Duhig road, carneros (between napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 10-5 by appt Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723 open by appointment only
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2345 open daily 10:30-5 FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400 open daily 10-6
David Arthur – 1521 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-5190 open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy lane, napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-tue 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARD
eSt. 1860 - leSS thAn 400 cASeS/YeAr ProDUceD Fontanella Family – 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4
Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting. Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900 open by appointment only
Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery.
Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome. Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5
open fridays and Mondays 10-4 and other days by appointment. FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859 open daily 10-5
825 fulton lane, St. helena • 707-967-0719 • www.DavidfultonWinery.com Gift Items, Picnic Area
Del Bondio Wine Co. – 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805 open by appointment only Frazier Winery – 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 open by appointment
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only
Frog’s Leap – 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704 open by appointment only
Delectus Winery – 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252 open daily by appointment
G Cook – 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760 open by appointment only
Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189 open by appointment only
Gargiulo – 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770 open by appointment only
DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101 open daily 10-6
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Gemella Wines – napa; 707 261-9855 open by appointment only
Domaine Chandon – 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5 Girard Winery – 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 open daily 11-7
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766 open by appointment only
DOMINARI
Napa’s newest Classic! Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 open daily 10-4:30
We invite you to come see our beautiful new space, GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 open daily 9:30-4:30
and taste our stellar lineup of current releases, which features Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings
some of the Napa Valley’s most classic and sought after varietals.
Groth – 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290 open by appointment only
open by appointment 7 days a week, 10 am to 4.30 pm
620 trancas Street, napa | 707-226-1600 | Dominari.com Guffy – 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532 open by appointment only
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059 open by appointment only
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 lodi lane, St. helena; 707 963-7108 open by appointment, 10-4
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7
Dutch Henry Winery – 4300 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5771 open daily 10-4:30
Haber Family Vineyards – 345 Pine Breeze Dr, Angwin;914 804-9660 open by appointment only
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope canyon rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 open appointment by only
HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 open daily 10-5
Eagle Trace– 680 rossi rd, St. helena; 707 963-4665 open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Eeden Wines– 3505 Spring Mountain rd., St. helena; 707 337-5526 open by appointment only Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700 open by appointment only
EHLERS ESTATE Hall St. Helena – 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 open daily 10-5:30
Join us in our historic stone building salon and beautiful olive grove. Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified forest rd, St. helena; 707 942-6760 open by appointment
Open daily, 9:30-4:30 – $25 for a current flight tasting
Enjoy our limited production 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (95 points) Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-4269 open by appointment only
All proceeds benefit cardiovascular research. HdV Wines – 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121 open by appointment only
For reservations, call 707-963-5972
3222 ehlers lane, St. helena | for reservations, call 707.963.5972 Heibel Ranch Vineyards – Pope Valley; 707 968-9289 open by appointment only
Heitz Cellars Tasting Room – 436 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-3542 open daily 11-4:30
El Molino Winery – St. helena; 707 963-6021 Weekdays by appointment only
Helena View Johnston – 3500 highway 128, calistoga; 707 942-4956 open by appointment only
Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 rutherford road, rutherford; 707 963-6067 open daily 10-6
Hendry – 3104 redwood Dr, napa; 707 226-8320 open by appointment only
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson rd, napa; 707 255-0504 open by appointment only
HESS COLLECTION – 4411 redwood rd, napa; 707 255-1144 open daily 10-5:30
Elyse – 2100 hoffman ln, napa; 707 944-2900 open by appointment only
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 open daily 10-6
Envy Wines – 1170 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-4670 Sun-thu 10:30-4:30, fri-Sat 11-5:30
Honig Vineyards – 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618 open daily by appointment
ETUDE Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30
STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW TASTING ROOM Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 open by appointment only
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm. Hunnicutt Wines –3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911 open by appointment only
2 for 1 Tasting with this ad (Save up to $25)
Ilona Howell Mountain –tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only
1250 cuttings Wharf road, napa | open Daily 10am-4:30pm
707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette lane, napa open by appointment only
James Cole – 5014 Silverado trail, napa; 707 251-9905 open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-0530 open by appointment only
James Creek – 2249 James creek rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 open by appointment only
Falcor – 2511 napa corporate Dr, Ste 115, napa; 888-402-Wine open daily 10-5
Jarvis Winery – 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, oakville; 707 944-2861 open by appointment only 10-3
Jax –3468 hwy 128, calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102 open by appointment
Farella – 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489 open by appointment only
Jericho Canyon Vnyd – 3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665 open by appointment only
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 967-8333 open by appointment only
JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 open daily 10-6
Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 open daily 10:30-5 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm

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Jocelyn Lonen Winery – napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado trail, rutherford; 800 MUM-nAPA open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45
John Anthony Vineyards – 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711 open daily 10-2am Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 taplin rd, St. helena; 707 963-2745 MurphyVineyards – 395 crane Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2516 open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment Mon-fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment Myriad – St. helena; 707 287-1630 open by appointment only
Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-2565 open daily 10-6
JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 open daily by appointment only 10-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Juicebox – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 open daily by appointment only 9-5 Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-8011 open by appointment
Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only Neal Family Vineyards – 716 liparita rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 open by appointment
Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 open by appointment only Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-9000 open by appointment
Keenan – 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment only Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-8840 open by appointment
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 open by appointment only Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel ln; St. helena; 707 963-2000 open by appointment only Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 967-9600 open daily by appointment
Kelly Fleming Wines – 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849 open by appointment only
Nord Estate – Yountville; 707 945-1094 open by appointment only
Kenefick Ranch – 1371 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1004 thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt
O’Brien Estate – 1200 orchard Ave, napa; 707 252-8463 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Kent Rasmussen – 1001 Silverado trail So, St. helena; 7070 963-5667 open by appointment only
O’Shaughnessy Estate – Angwin, 707 965-2898 open by appointment only
Kenzo Estate – 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 259-5408 open by appointment only0
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado trail, napa; 707-944-9665 open by appointment
Krupp Brothers – 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment
Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 302-2209 open by appointment only Olabisi – 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 12-5:30
Ladera – 150 White cottage rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 open daily 10 -4 OnThEdge – 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8
Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., napa; 707 257-0360 open daily 10-5 Opus One – 7900 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-9442 open daily by appointment
Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 larkmead ln, calistoga; 707 942-0167 open daily by appointment only 10-4 Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. helena; 707 967-9179 open by appointment only
Lava Vine – 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9500 open daily 10-5 Outpost Estate Wines – Angwin; 707 965-1718 open by appointment only
Lindstrom – 5994 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-6289 exclusive tastings by appoinment only Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6
Lokoya – 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-1968 open by appointment only – 520 california Blvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 open by appointment only
Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-4555 open daily 11-6 Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 hagen road, napa; 707 226-5587 open by appointment only
LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. helena hwy So. (hwy 29 ), St. helena; 707 968-3361 open daily 10-6 Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7504 open by appointment only
Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-0689 open by appointment only
Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2474 open daily 10-5
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer rd, oakville; 707 944-1683 open by appointment
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 255-8864 open daily 10-5
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 n. St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-6577 open daily by appointment 10-4 Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 open by appointment
MAHONEY VINEYARDS – taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 112-7 Patz & Hall – 851 napa Valley corporate Way, Ste A, napa; 707 265-7700 open Wed-Sun 10-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK fri-Sat 12-9 Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-0770 open by appointment
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open thu-Sun 11-5 Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 933-8352 open by appointment only
Marita’s Vineyard – napa; 707 259-5313 open by appointment only
Peju – 8466 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-3600 open daily 10-6
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-5292 open daily 11-5
Peter Franus Wine Company – napa; 707 945-0542 open by appointment only
Maroon Wines – napa; 707 257-3040 open by appointment only
Pheonix – 3175 Dry creek road, napa; 877 374-6364 By advance appointment only
Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-8490 open by appointment
Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room – 7l4 first St, napa 707 255-0658 open thu-Mon 11-5:30 Phifer Pavitt Winery – 4660 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4787 tastings by appointment Mon-Sat 11 & 1
Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 lokoya rd, napa; 707 224-4030 open by appointment only Piña Napa Valley – 8060 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 738-9328 open daily by appointment 10-4
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 252-0186 open by appointment only Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-9777 open daily 10:30-4:30
MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-7777 open daily 10-6:30 PlumpJack Winery – 620 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 945-1220 open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley rd, napa; 707 965-1246 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage canyon rd, rutherford; 707 225-4367 open by appointment only Porter Family Vineyards – napa; 707 265-7980 open by appointment only
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-0758 open daily 10-5:30 PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) open daily 10:30-4:30
Children & Pets OK
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado trail, oakville; 707 944-9500 open daily 11-5
MJA – 647 greenfield rd, St. helena; 707 963-3394 open by appointment only Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949 open by appointment
Modus Operandi Cellars – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 530 219-6199 open by appointment only Provenance – 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 open daily 10:30-5:30
MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601 open by appointment
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Quixote – 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659 open by appointment
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele rd, napa; 707 252-1295 open by appointment
RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 open daily 10-4
Mount Veeder Winery – Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 open by appointment only Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours

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Sodaro Estate – 24 Blue oak lane, napa; 707 812-4848 open by appointment
RAZI WINERY
New tasting room in Napa Valley Somerston Ranch Tasting Room – 6490 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-8200 Daily 10am-10pm
‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’ Somerston Vineyards – 3450 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8200 open by appointment
Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs
Spelletich Cellars – 425 gateway rd W, napa; 707 363-5757 open by appointment
Schedule a tasting daily 10 am to 4 pm Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0134 open by appointment
3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley • (707) 224-4299
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 967-4188 open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado trail, napa; 707 254-0403 open daily 10-5
ST. CLEMENT
Relic – St. helena; 707 967-9380 open by appointment only “BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY” & “LOCAL WINEMAKER”
Two Years in a Row
Revana Family – 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 open by appointment
2 for 1 on any tasting including Single Vineyard Tasting
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800 open by appointment Save up to $25
REYNOLDS FAMILY – 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 open daily 10-5 2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-5pm
Rios Wine – 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 open daily 10:30-6:30 707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661 open by appointment St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Road 31 Wine Co – napa; 707 649-1200 open by appointment only St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463 open by appointment
Robert Biale – 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555 open by appointment St. Supéry – 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 open daily 10-5
Robert Craig Winery – 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 open daily 10-4:30
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment Stagecoach Vineyard – 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. helena hwy 29, oakville; 707 968-2001 open daily 10-5 Staglin Family – 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477 open by appointment
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 open daily 10-4:30 Stags’ Leap Winery – 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441 By advance appointment only
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-8004 open by appointment Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-7272 open daily 10:30-4:30 by appt
ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado trail, no, St. helena; 707 963-5170 open daily 10-5 Sterling Vineyards – 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Mon-fri 10:30-5
Wine & cheese pairing by appointment, daily 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 fri, Sat & Sun by appointment Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Sat-Sun 10-5
Round Pond Winery – 886 rutherford rd, rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 By appointment Stoneheath Winery – napa; 707 257-0701 open by appointment
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 968-1161 open daily 10-5 Stonehedge Winery – 1004 clinton St, napa; 707 256-4444 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sat 12-8
Rudd Winery – 500 oakville cross rd, oakville; 707 944-8577 open tues-Sat by appointment Stony Hill Vineyard – call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636 open Mon-fri 9-5 by appt only
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. helena; 707 967-8025 open by appointment Storybook Mountain – 3835 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-5310 open by appointment
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9353 open by appointment Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-9646 open daily 10-5 by appointment
SUMMERS ESTATE – 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga; 707 942-5508 open daily 10:30-4:30
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-0544 open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
RUTHERFORD HILL – 200 rutherford hill rd, rutherford; 707 963-1871 open daily 10-5
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 open by appointment
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 968-3200 open daily 10-4:30 SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-3104 open daily 10-5
Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money road, oakville; 707 944-1305 open daily by appointment 10-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Saintsbury – 1500 los carneros Ave, napa; 707 252-0592 open Mon-Sat by appointment Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley ln, rutherford; 707 967-3500 open by appointment
Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. helena; 707 963-5105 open by appointment Tallulah Wines – 1043 Vallejo St, napa; 707 843-1823 open by appointment
Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5889 open by appointment Tamber Bey Vnyds – 1234 Adams St, St. helena; 707 968-5345 open daily 10-6
Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-1980 open by appointment only TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 first Street, napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9
School House Vineyards – 3549 langtry rd, St. helena; 707 963-4240 open by appointment Tasting Room, The – at the napa Wine co, 40 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 848-9630 open daily 10-4:30
Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg rd, calistoga; 707 942-2414 open daily by appointment 10-4 Taylor Family Vineyards –5991 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-3593 open by appointment
Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt rd, St. helena; 707 963-4882 open by appointment Tayson Pierce Estate Wines – 699 S. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-9780 By appointment only
Sciandri Family Vineyards – napa; 707 277-4999 x3 open by appointment Teachworth – 4451 St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-8432 open by appointment
Seavey Vineyard – 1310 conn Valley rd, St. helena; 707 963-8339 open by appointment Tedeschi Family Winery – 2779 grant St. calistoga; 707 337-5526 tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only
SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. helena hwy 29, rutherford; 707 944-2945 open daily 10:30-5 Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-8340 open by appointment
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings The Terraces – 1450 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-1707 open by appointment
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2877 open by appointment Tofanelli Family – 1212 Pine St, calistoga; 707 942-6504 open by appointment only
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-1154 open by appointment Tom Eddy – 3870 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-4267 open by appointment
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-5990 fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-thu by appointment Toolbox Wine Co. – 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, napa; 707 299-3930 open by appointment only Tournesol Wine – napa; 707 694-6073 open by appointment only
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 oakville crossroad, oakville; 1-800-273-8809 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Trahan Winery – 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 11-6
Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri & Sat 11-4, thu-tue by appt Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 oak Knoll Ave, napa; 707 255-7700 open daily 10-4:30
Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-1770 open daily 10-5 Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 967-8027 open by appointment
Sky Vineyards – 1500 lokoya rd, napa; 707 935-1391 open by appointment Trespass Vineyard – 1859 hillview Place, St. helena; 707 963-0804 open by appointment
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-2283 open by appointment Trinchero Family Estates – 3070 n. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 1-800-473-4454 open daily 10-5

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Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, napa; 707 251-1956 open daily 11-7 ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 963-5188 open daily 10-4:30
Truchard – 3234 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 253-7153 open by appointment Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-3947 open by appointment SONOMA COUNTY
Tulocay – 1426 coombsville rd, napa; 707 255-4064 open by appointment A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1385 open by appointment only
TURNBULL WINE CELLARS – 8210 highway 29, oakville; 707 963-5839 open daily 10-4:30 Acorn Winery – 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Daily 11-5 by appointment
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; (707) 942-7122 open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 open by appointment only
Ubuntu Annex – tasting room, 1130 Main St, napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, thu-fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-8 by appt – 481 1st Street, Sonoma; 707 939-7967 open daily 11-7
Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 first St, napa; 707 927-5864 Mon-Wed 2-7, thu-Sun 12-7 Adrian Fog – healdsburg; 707 431-1174 open by appointment only
V Madrone – 3199 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-3573 open by appointment Agharta Wines – forestville; 707 887-9100 open by appointment only
V Wine Cellars – 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 open daily 10-7 Akoma Zoume – 3030 cavedale rd, glen ellen; 707 481-7377 open by appointment only
V. SATTUI WINERY – corner hwy 29 & White ln, St. helena; 707 963-7774 open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5) ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 707 433-9154 open daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
VALLEY GATE VINEYARDS– 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 ext. 127 open daily 10-5 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7209 open daily 10-5
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-0130 open daily 10-6 by appointment Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9200 open daily 11-4:30
Varozza Vineyards – 514 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0331 open by appointment only Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-7767 open daily 11-4:30
Venge – 4708 Silverado trail, napa; 707 942-9100 Wed-Sun by appointment only Alegria Winery – 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Daily 11-5 by appointment
Verismo Wines – 100 rapp ln, napa; 707 944 Wine (9463) open by appointment only
ANABA WINES
Vermeil – 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Sun-thu 10-5:30, fri-Sat 10-8 Taste award-winning Rhône and Burgundian style wines inside the wind powered tasting room,
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110 open by advance appointment a 100-year-old farmhouse. Or picnic on the patio overlooking the beautiful estate vineyards!
PreSent thiS AD AnD receiVe A 2-for-1 tASting!
Vinoce & Twenty Rows – 880 Vallejo Street, napa; 707 265-7750 tue-Sat 11-5, Sun & Mon by appt
open Daily 10:30am -5:30pm / 60 Bonneau road, Sonoma
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 greenwood Ave, calistoga; 707 942-6995 open daily 10-4:30 by appointment
(707) 996-4188 / www.anabawines.com
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 open daily 10-5 by appointment
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-9292 open by appointment Arbios/Praxis – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm
Vineyard 7 & 8 – 4028 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963.9425 Mon-fri 10-2 by appointment Archipel – 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
VinRoc – napa; 707 265-0943 open by appointment Arista Winery – 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5
Vintner’s Collective – 1245 Main St, napa; 707 255-7150 open daily 11-6 ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9485 open by appointment only
Arnot-Roberts – healdsburg; 707 820-1383 open by appointment only
Volta Wine– 3108 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 501-4060 open by appointment only
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. rd, calistoga; 707 942-0930 open by appointment 10:30-4:30
Atascadero Creek – 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 By appointment only
W. H. Smith– 1307 lincoln Avenue, Suite B, calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun, Mon, tue, thu 10-5, fri-Sat 10-6:30
Audelssa Estate Winery– 13750 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 933-8514 open daily 11-5
WATERSTONE – taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 12-7, fri-Sat 12-9
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Balletto – 5700 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 568-2455 open daily 10-5
Waugh Cellars – napa; 888-883-Wine (9463) open by appointment only B. R. COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 800-330-4064 open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5924 open ralph is there
B Wise Vnyds – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Whetstone Wine Cellars – tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 254-0600 open by appointment
Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 open daily 11-4:30
White Cottage Ranch – 555 college Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 open by appointment 10-5
Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner rd, Santa rosa; 707 578-4091 open by appointment only
WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. helena hwy S. (hwy 29), St. helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 open daily 10-5:45
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-9171 open daily 11-4:30
White Rock Vineyard – napa open by appointment only Benovia Winery – 339 hartman rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-4441 By appointment 9am - 5pm daily
William Cole Vnyds – 2849 Saint helena hwy north, St. helena; 707 963-6100 open by appointment only Benziger Family Winery – 1883 london ranch rd, glen ellen; 707 935-4046 open daily 10-5
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open daily 11-5 Bevin Cellars – 3900 Matanzas creek ln, Santa rosa; 707 332-2918 open by appointment only
WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak road, napa; 707 265-3024 open daily 10-5 by appt Boisset Taste of Terroir – 320 center St, healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5, thu-Sat 10:30-9
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Bluenose Wines – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
WINE GARAGE – 1020 foothill Blvd (hwy 29), calistoga; 707 942-5332 open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 napa town center, napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-tue 11-7, Wed-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7 Bradford Mountain – Poured at cellars of Sonoma, 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder rd, napa; 707 265-8798 open by appointment only Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall ln, St. helena; 707 967-8046 open by appointment Brutocao Cellars – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
X Winery – 1405 2nd Street, napa; 707 204-9522 open by appointment only Bucklin Old Hill Ranch – 8 old hill ranch rd; glen ellen 707 933-1726 By appointment
Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 redwood rd, napa; 707-226-1800 open daily by appointment only Buena Vista Winery – 18000 old Winery rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 open daily 10-5
Young Ridge Estate – 1200 thompson Ave, napa; 707 265-8400 open by appointment only C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-433-8296 open daily 11-5
Z-52 – Poured at taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9 Camellia Cellars – 57 front St., healdsburg; 707 433-1290 open daily 11-6
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 lake county hwy; calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 Captûre – healdsburg; 707 395-0457 open by appointment only

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Carol Shelton – 3354-B coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 575-3441 open by appt, 11-4 DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2700 open daily 11-5
Cass Winery – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Dutton Estate – 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
CELLAR DOOR – 1395 Broadway, Suite e, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thur-Mon 11-6,tue-Wed 4-6
Dutton-Goldfield– 3100 grevenstein highway north, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 open daily 10-4:30
Cellar No. 8 – Poured at Asti Winery, 26150 Asti rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5
Edmeades Tasting Room– 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 857-1529 open daily 10:30-5:30
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 fourth Street, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10
Emeritus Vineyards – 2500 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 707 823-4464 Winery tour only by appointment
Chalk Hill – 10300 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 800-838-4306 open daily 10-4
Emtu Estate Wines – 6111 Van Keppel rd, forestville; 707887-1239 open by appointment
CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 first St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 open daily 11-6
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 12-6
Chasseur – Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 By appointment only fri 10 & 2
Ensuenos – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm
Chateau Felice – 10603 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt
Eric K. James – 452 first Street e, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment
CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY Eric Kent Wine Cellars – 1014 hopper Ave, #612, Santa rosa ; 707 527-9700 open by appointment
VOTED ‘BEST TASTING ROOM’
ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 939-8525 open daily 11-5
Enjoy Acclaimed Gardens • Gourmet Picnic Fare • Wines by the Glass Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6
2 for 1 Tasting in the Visitor Center with this ad Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1637 open daily 10-5
8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5
www.chateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 open daily 10:30-4:30
Christie Vineyards – 851 limerick lane, healdsburg; 707 431-0662 By appointment only Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-feb closed tu-We
CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-2001 open daily 11-5 FAVERO VNYDS – 3939 lovall Valley rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 open by appointment only
Picnic Area – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Chronicle Wines – P. o. Box 1854, Sonoma; 707-255-5862 ext 120 open by appointment only FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6700 open daily 10-5
Clarbec – 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 open by appointment only Gift items. Call ahead for winery tours and wine pairings. Groups by appointment.
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle two rock rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 open by appointment only FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
113 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 431-2222 tue-Sun 11-6
CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 open daily 10-6
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Field Stone Winery – 10075 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7266 open daily 10-5
Clos du Bois – 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30 Flowers Vineyard & Winery – 28500 Seaview rd, cazadero; 707 847-3661 open by appointment
Clouds Rest Vineyards – Petuluma; 707 765-0841 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
Collier Falls – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 10-4:30
Poured at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Forchini Vineyards – 5141 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8886 fri-Sun 11-4, Mon-thu by appointment
COMPASS Wines– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Forth Vnyds – Poured at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Copain Wines – 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Forth Vnyds – 2335 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0553 open by appointment
Corda – 845 chileno Valley rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 open by appointment on Foyt Family Wines – poured at roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 10-5
D & L Carinalli Vineyards – 2030 Barlow ln, Sebastopol; 707 827-3826 open daily by appointment Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1462 open daily 11-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa rosa; 707 280-4658 Daily 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Freeman Winery – 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 415 831-4756 open by appointment only
Dark Horse – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm Freestone Vineyards – 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 thur-Mon 11-5
Dashe Cellars – Poured at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Friendly Dog Winery – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5
Da Vero – 788 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5 Frick – 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri)
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry creek rd, geyserville; 707 433-9715 open daily 11-4 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
David Noyes – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
Garden Creek Ranch– 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345 open by appointment only
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3858 thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30
De La Montanya – 999 foreman ln., healdsburg; 707 433-3711 open daily 11-4:30, Mon-fri by appt
Geyser Peak Winery – At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 olivet road, Santa rosa; 707 526-9111 open daily 10:30-5
GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 open daily 10-5
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-2000 open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gofessel Vineyards – 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 open by appointment only
Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 open daily 10:30-4:30
Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645 open by appointment
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, fridays only
Gourmet Au Bay – 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7
Del Carlo Winery – 4939 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-1036 open by appointment only
Graton Ridge – 3541 gravenstein hwy 116 n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30
Deux Amis – 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7945 open by appointment only
GRIEVE FAMILY – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Downtown Wines – 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Daily 11-6
Grove Street – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-enoteca, 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 open daily 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Gustafson Family – 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1000 open daily 10:30-4:30
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma open daily 11-4:30
Duchamp Estate – 280 chiquita rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6665 open by appointment only Hanna Winery – 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4
Dutch Bill Creek – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only 5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4

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Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma, cA 95476 Ph: 707 996-3860 open by appointment only Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9600 open daily 10:30-4:30
Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-1756 open daily 10-4:30 Lancaster Estate – 15001 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 open by appointment only
Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 Landmark – 101 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 open daily 10:30-4:30
Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10:30-5 Larson Family – 23355 Millerick rd, Sonoma; 707-938-3031 open daily 10-5
HAUCK CELLARS – 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 open thu-Mon 11:30-5, fri & Sat til 7 Laurel Glen – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm, tue by appt
Hawkes Wine – 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 thu-Mon 10-5, tue-Wed by appointment LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 open daily 10-5
Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm – 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 thu-Mon 12-6 Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings

Hawley Wines – 36 north Street, healdsburg; 707 473-9500 open daily 11-6 Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 352 262-0963 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt
Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-9211 open daily 10-5
Haywood Winery – 18000 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 939-5020 open by appointment only
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma hwy, glen ellen; 707 996-2750 thu-Mon 11-4:30
Heintz – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only
Littorai Wines – 788 gold ridge rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 open by appointment only
Highway 12 Winery – 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30
Locals Tasting Room – corner of geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707-857-4900 open daily 11-6, tue by appt
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7
Longboard Vineyards – 5 fitch St, healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Wed-Sat, Mon 11-6, Sun 11-5 (closed tue)
Holdredge – 51 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt
LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 935-7221 open daily 11-5
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 open daily 10-4
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Hook and Ladder – 2134 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 546-5712 open daily 10-4:30
Lynmar Estate – 3909 frei rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 open daily 10-5
HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6491 open daily 10-5 MacLeod Family Vnyd – Kenwood; 707 833-4312 open by appointment only
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, healdsburg; 707 433-4780 open by appointment only
HKG ESTATE WINES – 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6
Macrae Family – at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
IL CUORE – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
MacRostie Winery – 21481 eighth St e, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Imagery Estate – 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30
MADRONE RIDGE WINERY– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30
Inman Family – 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 395-0689 fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt.
MANZANITA CREEK – 1441 A&B grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-4052 fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-thur by appt
Inspiration Vnyds & Winery –3360e coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30 – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Iron Horse – 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-3:30 Marimar Estate – 11400 graton road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 open daily 11-4
J Keverson – Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5 MARTIN RAY – 2191 laguna road, Santa rosa; 707 823-2404 open daily 11-5
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
J Rickards Winery – 24505 chianti rd, cloverdale; 707 758-3441 tue-Sat 11-4 Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 river rd, fulton; 707 525-0570 open daily 10-5
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-3646 open daily 11-5 Martorana Family Winery– 5956 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1909 open by appointment only
JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 open daily 10-5:30 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley rd, Santa rosa; 707 528-6464 open daily 10-4:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2319 open daily 11-5 MATRIX – 3291 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1911 open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
John Tyler Wines – 4375 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0123 open by appointment only
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-0804 open daily 10-5
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-5250 open by appointment only
MAYO FAMILY – 13101 Arnold Drive @ highway 12, glen ellen; 707 938-9401 open daily 10:30-6:30
Joseph Swan Winery – 2916 laguna rd, forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 open daily 10:30-6:30
Kachina – 4551 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 332-7917 open by appointment only
MAYO FAMILY – at the cellar Door, 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street e, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 open by appointment only
MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8159 open daily 11-5
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
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 MEADOWCROFT WINES
Keating –23564 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 939-6510 open daily 10-5
Catch the Buzz
Keller Estate – 5875 lakeville hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 thu-Sun 11- 4:30
Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that
KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR – 5007 fulton rd, fulton; 707 571-8100 open daily 10-5 features a “festival” of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
open Daily 11-6 • 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. • 707-934-4090
KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM – 337 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-7102 open daily 10-5
Children & Pets OK Medlock Ames – 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707431-8845 open daily 10-5
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 open daily 10-4:30 Meeker Vineyards – 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6
Kokomo – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0200 open daily 11-4:30 Mercury Geyserville – 20120 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-7
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 river rd, guerneville; 707 824-7000 open daily 10-5 Merriam Vnyds – 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5
Krutz Family Cellars– 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 open by appointment only Merry Edwards – 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 open daily 10:30-4 Michael Bernard – 779 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2900 open daily11-5
La Crema – 235 healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, healdsburg; 707 431-9400 open daily 10:30-5:30 Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427 open by appointment only
Lago di Merlo – at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Mietz Cellars – Poured 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 10-4:40 Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5

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Montemaggiore – 2355 West Dry creek r rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499 open by appointment only Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs – 650 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7721 open daily 11-4 Sum; fri-Sun till 5
MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320 open by appointment only River Road Vnyds – 5220 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 open by appointment only
Roadhouse Winery – 107B W. north Street, healdsburg; 707 922-6362 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-7
MOONDANCE CELLARS
Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces Robert Hunter – at the cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6
small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wood rd, fulton; 707 578-1601 thu-Mon 10-4
the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery.
Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian) Robert Young Estate – 4960 red Winery rd, geyserville; 707 431-4811 open daily 10-4:30
Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 open by appointment only
707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma open daily 11-6
MOSHIN VINEYARDS – 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30 Rochioli – 6192 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2305 thu-Mon 11-4, tue-Wed by appt
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148 open by appointment only Rocking Z – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
Mueller – 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Sun 11-5 RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-1533
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK open daily 10-5
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6 Roessler – 380 first St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 open daily 11-6
Mutt Lynch Winery – 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180 open by appointment only Route 128 Winery – 21079 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 696-0004 thur-Sun 12-6
Nalle – 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5, Sun & fri by appt Rued – 3863 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1569 open daily 11-4:30
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6 Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 open daily 10-4
Novy Family – 980 Airway ct, Ste c, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3 Russian River Vineyards – 5700 gravenstein hwy n, forestville; 707 887-3344 open daily 11-5
Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 open Sat 1-4 Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison rd; Santa rosa; 707 542-3138 open by appointment only
Saini Vineyards – 918 ridge View Dr; healdsburg; 707 799-0272 open by appointment only
Optima Winery – 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222 open by appointment only
Sapphire Hill – 55 front Street, healdsburg; 707 431-1888 thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Orchard Station Winery – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm
Owl Ridge – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
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
Palmeri – Poured at terroirs Artisan Wines, 21001 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry creek road, geyserville; 707 473-2992 open daily 11-5
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 SEABISCUIT RANCH – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM – 8860 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open daily 11-6 SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 fourth St. east, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 open daily 10-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open by appointment only Sebastopol Vineyards – 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 877-825-5547 open daily 11-5 Seghesio Winery – 14730 grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-3579 open daily 10–5
Pasterick Vnyd – 3491 West Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4655 open by appointment only Selby Winery – 215 center St, healdsburg; 707 431-1288 open daily 11-5
Pastori Winery – 23189 geyserville Ave, cloverdale; 707 857-3418 open by appointment only Shane Wine Cellars –novato; 415 342-7926 By appointment
Paul Hobbs – Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 open by appointment only Sheldon – 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 Sat-Sun 2-7 or by appt
Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 canyon rd, geyserville; 707 857-3531 open daily 10-4:30 Siduri Wines – 981 Airway court, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West olivet rd, Santa rosa; 800-891-0244 open daily 10:30-4:30 Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 chianti road, geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt
Pendleton Estate – 35100 hwy 128, cloverdale; 707 894-3732 open by appointment only Simi Winery – 16275 healsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-6981 open daily 10-5
Peters Family – 2064 hwy. 116 no, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 open by appointment only SL Cellars – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
Peterson – 4791 Dry creek rd, Bldg #7, healdsburg; 707-431-7568 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 Sojourn Cellars –141 e. napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Daily 10-5 by appointment
Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6
Sonoma-Cutrer – 4401 Slusser rd, Windsor, 707 237-3489 Appointments recommended, thu-Mon 10-4
Petroni Vineyards – 990 cavedale road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 open by appointment
SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue hours seasonal
Pezzi King Vnyds – old roma Station, 412 hudson St , healdsburg; 707 431-9388 open by appointment only
Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5
Portalupi – 107 north Street, healdsburg; 707 395-0960 open daily 10:30-7
Souverain – At historic Asti, 26150 Asti Post office rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6321 open daily 10:30-4:30
ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian rd, Santa rosa; 888-675-Wine open daily 10-5
Preston of Dry Creek – 9282 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-3372 open daily 11-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8333 open daily 11-5 St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. helena road; Santa rosa; 707 538-8674 open daily 9-5 by appointment
RH – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Staley – Poured at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Ramazzotti Wines – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Starlite Vineyards – 5511 highway 128, geyserville; 707 431-1102 open daily 11-5
Ravenswood – 18701 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 open daily 10-4:30 Stephen & Walker – 243 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8749 open daily 11-7
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4365 open daily 11-5 Stonestreet Alexander Mountain – 7111 highway 128; 707 473-3333; healdsburg open daily 10-5
Red Car Wine Co – 8400 graton rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-8500x107 fri-Sun 10-4:30 or by appointment Stryker Sonoma – 5110 highway 128; geyserville; 707 433-1944 open daily 10:30-5
Richardson Winery – at the cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda rock ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7745 open by appointment only

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SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-9463 open daily 10:30-5
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-fri 11-4
Talty – 7127 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8438 open by appointment only
Tara Bella – 3701 Viking rd, Santa rosa; 707 544-9049 open by appointment only
Teira Wines – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
Teldeschi Winery – 3555 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5
Terroirs Artisan Wines – 21001 geyserville Ave, Ste 101, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30
Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8031 open daily 11-5
Three Alarm – Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8, later on weekends
Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, healdsburg; 707 433-2393 open daily 11-6. fri & Sat 11-7
Tin Barn – 21692 eighth St e. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 fri-Sun 11-4, Mon-thu by appt
Toad Hollow – 409A healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8667 open daily 10:30-5:30
TOPEL
Exquisite wines handcrafted from grapes grown to
exacting organic and biodynamic standards
MARK AND DONNIS TOPEL, WINEMAKERS/PROPRIETORS
Visit the tasting room, located just steps off Healdsburg Plaza.
open Daily 11-7, except closed on tuesdays
125 Matheson Street, healdsburg • (707) 433-4116
TRENTADUE – 19170 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 433-3104 open daily 10-5
Tres Hermanas – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
Trione Winery – 19550 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 814-8100 thur-Sun 10-5
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-9545 open daily 10-5
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5590 open by appointment only
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 707 996-6941 open daily 10-4:30
Vérité – 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800 273-0177 open by appointment only
VIANSA WINERY – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 open daily 10-5
Vintners Signatures –4001 highway 128, geyserville; 707 857-3300 open daily 10:30-5
VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room
or through our Wine Club Enoteca.
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
9077 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood • open Daily 10am-5pm
707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166 open by appointment only
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 939-0708 open daily 11-5
Westwood Winery – 11 e. napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 thur-Mon 11-5
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7
WILSON – 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Wind Gap Wines – forestville; 707 235-4938 open by appointment only
Windsor Oaks Vineyards – 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 open by appointment only
Wine Tree Farm – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
Woodenhead – 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511 fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment
XYZin – Poured at geyser Peak, 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 hwy 9, Boulder creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 hames road, corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
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Aptos Creek – 520 nisene Meadws ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 open by appointment only
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, capitola; 831 462-1065 open daily 11-6
Bargetto Winery – 3535 n. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 open daily 12-5
Beauregard – 10 Pine flat road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-Wine open daily 11-5
Big Basin Tasting Room – 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 408 564-7346 Mon-thu 11-5, fri-Sat 11-7
Black Ridge – 18550 Black rd, los gatos; 408 399-6396 open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 888 819-6789 open daily 12-5, summer till 6
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 open by appointment only
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit rd, los gatos; 408 353-6290 open thu-Sun 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear creek road, los gatos; 408 354-1111 tue-Sun 11-5
Calera – 11300 cienega road, hollister; 831 637-9170 open daily 11-4:30
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass hwy, hollister; 800 543-1702 open daily 9-6
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 liberta Drive, Morgan hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, capitola; 831 476-2282 tue-thu 4-12, fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 3-9
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 open by appointment only
Cinnabar – 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 867-1012 open daily 11-5
Clos LaChance – 1 hummingbird ln, San Martin; 800 itS-Wine open daily 11-5
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall lane, Santa cruz; 831 439-9235 open by appointment only
COOPER-GARROD – 22645 garrod rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours
Copious Winery – 427 Swift Street, A, Santa cruz; 831 425-Wine fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 12-6
Creekview Vineyards – 12467 creekview ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 3rd weekend 11-5
Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm – 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-Wine Wed-Sun 11-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 cienega Valley road, hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment
Domenico Wines – 1697 industrial rd, San carlos; 650 593-2335 open daily 12-5
Enz – 1781 limekiln road, hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only
Equinox – 427-c Swift St, Santa cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 fri-Sun 12-5
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 redwood retreat, gilroy; 408 848-0611 3rd weekend of the month, 12-5
Fleming Jenkins Vnys & Winery – 45 W. Main St, los gatos; 408 358-4949 tue-Sun 12-6
Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-8986 open by appointment only
Fortino Winery – 4525 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-3305 tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 e. Main St, Morgan hill; 408 779-2145 open daily 10-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 felton empire rd, felton; 831 335-4441 open daily 12-5
Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 open by appointment only
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-8755 open daily 9-5
Hillcrest Terrace – 429B ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-1500 Sat-Sun 12-5 & by appointment
HUNTER HILL – 7099 glen haven rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE – 1000 lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 open daily 10-5
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 846-8463 thur-Mon 12-5
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 847-8827 open daily 10-5
Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 open by appointment only
La Honda – 2645 fair oaks Ave, redwood city; 650 366-4104 open by appointment only
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo road, half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 open daily 10-5
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, hollister; 831 636-1023 open daily 11-5
LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 loma Prieta Way, los gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Martin Ranch – 6675 redwood retreat road, gilroy; 408 842-9197 open third weekend of each month 12-4
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 open by appointment only
MJA Vineyards – 328A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 open daily 12-6
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan hill; 408 779-7389 tue-Sun 10-5
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 fri-Sun 12-5
Mount Eden Vnyds – 22020 Mr. eden rd, Saratoga; 409 867-5832x10 open by appointment only, tours, no tasting
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Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-0821 open by appointment only Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 carmel Valley road, carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Muns Vineyard – los gatos; 408 515-2663 open by appointment only Chateau Sinnet – 13746 center Street, carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 open daily 12-6
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Cima Collina – San carlos, between ocean & 7th, carmel; 831 620-0645 thur-Mon 11- 6
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Sat 12-4 Galante Vineyards – between ocean & 7th, Dolores; carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-fri 1-6, Sat 12-6
Odonata – 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5 Georis Winery – 4 Pilot road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Mon-thu 11-4:30, fri-Sun 11-6
Organic Wine Works – 379 felton empire rd, felton; 800-oWW-Wine open daily 12-5 Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 open daily 11-6
Osocalis – 5579 old San Jose rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 open by appointment only Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 open daily 11-5
P&M Staiger Vineyard –1300 hopkins gulch rd, Boulder creek; 831 338-0172 open by appointment only Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 fri-Sun 11-5
Pietra Santa – 10034 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
TASTE MORGAN
Pelican Ranch – 100 Kennedy Drive, #102, capitola; 831 426-6911 fri-Sun 12-5 Featuring the Wines of Morgan Winery and Lee Family Farm
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 741-1310 open daily 11-5 in the crossroads Shopping Village, rio road at highway 1 / carmel
Pinder – 165 cristich lane, campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4 or by appointment open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-oct, Sat 12-4 or by appointment (831) 626-3700 / morganwinery.com
POETIC CELLARS – 5000 rodeo gulch road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey hwy, gilroy; 408 842-5649 open daily 10-5 Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Mon-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6
Regale Winery – 24040 Summit road, los gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 11-5 Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 open daily 11-5
Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello road, cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 Talbott Vineyards – 53 West carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 open daily 11-5
River Run – 65 rogge lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 open by appointment only MONTEREY WINERIES
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean creek rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 cannery row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 open daily 10-6
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5 Bargetto Winery – 700 cannery row Suite g, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Mon-fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 11-6:30
SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-1947 open daily 11-5 Baywood Cellars – 381 cannery row Suite c, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Chateau Sinnet – 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 open by appointment only
Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5 Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-fri by appointment only
Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 congress Springs rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 open daily 11-5 Pierce Ranch – 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 thu-Mon 11-6:30
Silver Mountain – off old San Jose-Soquel rd Miller cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-5 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 cannery row, Monterey; 831-656-9463 open daily 11-8
Silver Mountain – 402 ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa cruz; 831 466-0559 thu-Sun 12-5 Tudor Wines - 315 calle Principal, Monterey; 831-224-2116 open daily 10-8
Solis – 3920 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-6306 open daily 12-5 Ventana Vineyards – 2999 Monterey-Salinas hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 open daily 11-5
Sones Cellars – 334 B ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 420-1552 fri-Sun 12-5 Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 open daily 10-6
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 glen haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4 SALINAS VALLEY
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa cruz; 831 458-5030 open daily 12-5 A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-fri 11-5, fri-Sat 11-6
Summerayne – limekiln road, hollister; 831 902-5638 open by appointment only Boekenoogen – Santa lucia highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 open by appointment only
Sycamore Cellars – 45185 Arroyo Seco road, greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5 De Tierra –740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 open by appointment only
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas road, Morgan hill; 408 779-4738 thu, fri, Mon 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 HAHN SLH ESTATES – 37700 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-fri 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Team Zin – 830-3 Jury court, San Jose; 408 445-2508 1st Sun of the month
Manzoni Estate – 30981 river road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A college Ave, los gatos; 408 354-6150 open daily 11-5
Marilyn Remark – 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 11-4
Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, gilroy; 408 842-7016 tue-Sun 12-5
Pessagno Winery – 1645 river road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 11-5
Travieso Winery – 165 cristich lane, #f, campbell; 650 248-5641 Saturdays 11-4 & by appt, 3rd Sat 11-5
Ray Franscioni – 132720 river road; gonzales; 831 455-1096 open by appointment only
Trout Gulch – 414 Avalon St, Santa cruz; 831 471-2705 open by appointment only
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 hobson Avenue, greenfield; 831 386-0316 open daily 11-5
Vinocruz – Abbott Square on cooper Street, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-thu 11-7, fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6
Ventana Vineyards – 38740 los coches road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most holidays 11-5
VINE HILL – 2300 Jarvis road, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events
Wrath Wines – 35801 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 thu-Mon 11-4:30
Vino Tabi – 334c ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426 1809 Sat-thu 12-6, fri 12-9
Windy Oaks Estate – 550 hazel Dell rd, corralitos; 831 786-9463 Sat, Apr-oct 12-5 & by appointment LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 open by appointment only Barra of Mendocino – 7051 n. State Street, redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 open daily 10-5
Zayante Vineyards – 420 old Mount rd; felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 open daily11-8
CARMEL VALLEY Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7
Bernardus – 5 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 open daily 11-5 Brassfield Estate– 10915 high Valley rd, clearlake oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter
Boekenoogen – 24 West carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 open daily 11-5 Breggo Cellars – 11001 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 open daily 11-5
Boëté Vineyards– 7156 carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 open daily 12-5 Brutocao Cellars – 7000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 open daily 10-5
Carmel Hills – 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 659-0750 thur-tue 12-6 Brutocao Cellars – 13500 hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1664 open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5

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Ceago Del Lago – 5115 e. hwy 20, nice; 707 274-1462 open daily 10-5 Ployez Winery – 11171 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-2106 open daily 11-5
Cesar Toxqui Cellars – 821 n. Bush St, Ukiah; 707 462-1054 open by appointment only Raye's Hill Winery – 3400 chardonnay lane, Philo; 707 895-3439 open by appointment
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill creek rd, Ukiah; 707 462-7146 open by appointment only Rivino – 4101 cox Schrader rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 tue-Sun 1-5t
Claudia Springs – 1810 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5 Roederer Estate – 4501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 open daily 11-5
Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs rd. n., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-oct, fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Mon-tue 12-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5
Drew Family – 9000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 877-1771 thu-Mon 11-5 Rosati Family Wines – 21500 South highway 101, hopland; 707 894-3683 open daily 10-5
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. house road, hopland; 707 744-1493 open by appointment only Saracina Vineyards – 11684 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1671 open daily 10-5
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 open by appointment Scharffenberger Cellars – 8501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 open daily 11-5
Elke Vineyards – 12351 hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 fri-Mon 11-5 Shannon Ridge – 12599 e. hwy 20, clear lake oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5
Esterlina – 1200 holmes ranch road, Philo; 707 895-2920 open by appointment only Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 open by appointment
Foursight Wines – 14475 highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 fri-Mon 10-4:30 Silversmith Vnyds – 3700 A rd J, redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Frey – 14000 tomki rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-fri 10-5, by appointment Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce grove road, lower lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30
Germain-Robin – P. o. Box 1059, Ukiah; 707 462-0314 open by appointment only Mon-frid Sol Rouge – P.o. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 open by appointment
Goldeneye Winery – 9200 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 open daily 11-4 Standish Wine Co. – 5101 hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.hwy 101; Suite 3, hopland; 707 744-8466 open daily 10-5 Steele Wines – 4350 thomas Drive, at hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 open daily 10-5 Terra Savia – 14200 Mountain house rd, hopland; 707 744-1114 open by appointment
Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point lakeview road, lower lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5 Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, lower lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4
Guiseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds – 401School Way, redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 open by appointment only Testa Vineyards – 6400 north State Street, calpella; 707 485-7051 open by appointment
Handley Cellars – 3151 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3876 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo open by appointment
Harmonique Wines – 1810 hwy 128, near mile marker 16, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5 Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs rd, nice; 707 274-9373 open daily 10-5
Hawk and Horse – 13048 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-0910 open by appointment only Villa La Brenta – 1780 highway 53, clearlake; 707 994-4000 tue-Sun 10-5
High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 e. State highway 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9400 tue-Sat 11-5 Vin de Tevis – 51161 covelo rd, Dos rios; 707 983-8433 open by appointment only
Husch Vineyards – 4400 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 open daily 10-5 Weibel Family Winery and Vineyards – 13275 So hwy 101, Ste 1, hopland; 707 744-2200 open Daily 10-5
JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. hwy 101, hopland; 877-462-0666 open daily 10-5 Whaler Vineyards – 6200 e Side capella rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 open by appointment only
Jeriko Estate – 12141 hewlitt Sturtevant rd, hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 open daily 10-5
Jim Ball Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 open daily 11-5 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6
Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 gaddy lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appointment ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 open Daily 10-5
Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts canyon rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 open daily 11-5 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 By appointment SUISUN VALLEY
Le Vin Winery – 33151 hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 open by appointment only
Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 rd D, redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 open by appointment
Blue Victorian Vineyards– 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6
Londer Vineyards – 14051 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 thu-Mon 11-5
King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 ell river rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 Wine (9463) open by appointment only
Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy road, Suisun city; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 open daily 10:30-5
Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Mariah Vineyards – 33525 Mountain View rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 open by appointment
Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 chadbourne road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 open by appointment only
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. hwy 101, hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
Rock Creek Vineyard – 4610 green Valley rd, green Valley; 707 864-2471 open by appointment only
McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. hwy 101 Suite #5, hopland; 707 744-8463 open daily 10-5
Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 thu-Sun 12-5
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. hwy 101; hopland; 707 744-1986 open daily 10-5
Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 open daily 10-5
Vezer Family Tasting Rm– 2522 Suite V Mankas corner road, fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. hwy 101, hopland; 800-564-2582 open daily10-5
Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 tours & tasting by appointment only
Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle rock road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 fri - Sun 11-5
Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 open by appointment
Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 11-5
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 open daily 10-5
Nelson Family – 550 nelson ranch road; Ukiah open daily 10-5 YOLO COUNTY
Noggle Vnyds & Winery – 700 old long Valley road, clearlake oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Berryessa Gap – 27260 hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 tue-fri 12-4 or by appointment
Oster – 13501 tomki road, redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 open by appointment Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 thurs 4:30-8:30, fri 12-8:30, Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4
Pacific Star – 33000 north highway 1, fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 open daily 11-5 Bogle Vineyards – 37783 county rd, clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 10-
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5 California Cellars – 15511 isleton road, isleton; 916 777-5747 open by appointment only
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 open daily 11-5 Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 open Sat-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by appointment
Philo Ridge – Philo; 707 489-2303 Sat-Sun by appointment Carvalho Family – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5

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Heringer Estates – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1227 thu-Sun 11-5 Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5
Purple Pearl Vineyards – 9177 currey rd, Dixon; 707 693-1607 thu-Sun 12-5 Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-Wine open daily 11-5:30
River Grove Winery – 52183 clarksburg rd, clarksburg; 916 744-9000 open by appointment only Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 east Ave, livermore; 408-209-9498 fri-Sun 12-5
Rominger West – 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-6 Singing Winemaker (The ) – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5
Scribner Bend Vnyds – 9051 river rd, Sacramento; 916 744–1803 fri-Sun 11-4:30 Steven Kent – 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6440 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30
Six Hands Winery – 13783 isleton rd, Walnut grove; 916 776-2053 open by appointment only Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 thu-Sun 11-4:30
Solomon Wine Co. – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744 1131 fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Tamas Estate – 5489 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2380 open daily 12-4:30
Three Wine Company– poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 707 933-9752 fri-Sun 11-5 Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff common, livermore; 925 960-1006 fri-Sun 12-5
Todd Taylor Wines – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Sat & Sun 11-5 Tesla Vintners – 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5
Turkovich Family Wines– 304 railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 thu 12-6, fri & Sat 12-9,Sun 12-5 Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 e. Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
Wilson Vineyards – clarksburg; 916 744-1456 open by appointment only Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2300 open daily 11-4:30
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo rd, livermore; 925 456-2405 open daily 11-6:30
BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares rd, castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-6320 fri-Sun 12-4:30 White Crane Winery – 5405 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-8085 thu-Mon 12-4:30
Big White House – 6800 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Wood Family Winery – 7702 cedar Mountain rd, livermore; 925 606-7411 open by appointmentViano Vineyards
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Cedar Mountain – 7000 tesla rd, livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4
Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 first Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-thu 4-8pm, fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 crane ridge rd, livermore; 925 454-3040 fri-Sun 12-4:30
Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 open by appointment
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares rd, castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 open by appointment
Concannon – 4590 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2505 open daily 11-4:30
Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5
Crooked Vine – 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 12-4:30
Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper happy Valley road, lafayette; 925 283-1245 open by appointment
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 east Ave, livermore; 510 304-0914 fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room – 1930 tice Valley Blvd, Walnut creek; 925-456-Wine Mon-fri 1-4
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, oakland; 510 452-1800 thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 open by appointment
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore rd, livermore; 866 561-0838 fri-Sun 11-5 Odisea Wine Co. – 963 redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 open by appointment
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt.
Eckert Estate – 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares road, castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5
el Sol – 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5 Parkmon Vineyards – 55 laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 open by appointment
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook court, Walnut creek; 925-988-9463 open by appointment
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5 Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason circle, Suite J, concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.
Garré Vineyard & Winery – 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 open by appointment
Hidden Creek – 5937 graham ct, Suite B, livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm
John Christopher – 25 So. livermore Ave, Ste 103, livermore; 925-456-Wine thu-Sun 12-6
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
La Rochelle – 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6442 open daily 12-4
Las Positas Vineyards – 682 Pinnacle Pl, livermore; 925 989-0857 Sat-Sun 12-5 Abundance Vnyds –1150 W. turner rd, lodi; 209 334-0274 open daily 11-6
Lavish Laines Winery – tasted at good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, livermore; 925 321-0373 Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 Akin Estates –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria lane, livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Berghold – 17343 n. cherry rd, lodi; 209 333-9291 thu-Sun 11-5
Little Valley Winery – 739 Main St, Pleasanton thu-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Bixler Vnyds –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Livermore Valley Cellars– 2838 cellars Dr, livermore; 925 454-9463 Sat-Sun 12-5 Boitano Family – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 286-1595 fri-Sun 12-5
Longevity Wines – 35 rickenbacker circle South, livermore; 888 325-Wine Sat-Sun 12-5 Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at clements ridge, 23225 e. State hwy 88, clements; 209 334-4338 fri-Sun 11-5
Marr Cellars – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 Borra Wines – 1301 e. Armstrong rd, lodi; 209 368-2446 fri-Sun 12-5
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214 fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment Brice Station – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-5280 Sat-Sun 12-5
Miramont Estate – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 CellarDoor – 21 n. School Street, lodi; 209 339-4394 tue-thu 1-9, fri 1-11, Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Century Oak –22211 n. lower Sacramento rd, lodi; 209 334-3482 open daily 12-4:30
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 thu-Sun 12-5 Clements Ridge – 23225 e. State hwy 88, clements; 209 759-3850 fri-Sun 11-6
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines rd; livermore; 925 456-2390 May-oct open daily 11-4:30, nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Coliseum – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 747-7733 Wed-Sun 11-5
Nottingham Cellars – 2245 South Vasco rd, livermore; 925 294-8647 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 d‘Art Wines – 13299 n. curry Avenue, lodi; 209 334-9946 fri-Sun 12-5
Occasio – 2245B South Vasco road, livermore; 925 371-1987 fri-Sun 12 to 5 Dancing Coyote – 3125 e orange St., Acampo; 800 958-8524 fri-Sun 11-5
Page Mill– 1960 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 fri-Sunday & by appointment Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School St., lodi; 209 366-2634 tue-Wed 7-6, thu-Sat 8-9, Sun 9-3
Red Feather – 5700 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4 Delicato Family – 12001 S. highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 open daily 9-5:30
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 447-8941 tue-fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 e. gawne rd, collegeville; 209 463-0697 open daily 11-5
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Grady Family –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6

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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- Sun 12:30-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 thu-Mon 11-4:45 or by appt
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
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. turner road, lodi, 209 368-0880 Daily 12-5 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 open daily 10-5
La Bonne Vie Cellars – 29181 S. lehman rd, tracy; 209 836-21856 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Driven Cellars– 12595 Steiner rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4545 fri-Mon 10-5
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 –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6 Gold Hill Winery – Poured at Sutter creek Wine tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 2545 W. turner rd, lodi; 209 365-0261 open daily 10-5 Gold Hill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 thu-Sun 10-5 or by appt
Lodi Wine Cellars/Benson Ferry – 112 Pine St., lodi; 209 365-6622 tues-thu 3 -9, fri-Sun 3-12 Jeff Runquist Wines – 10776 Shenandoah School rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6282 fri-Sun 11-5
The Lucas Winery – 18196 n. Davis rd, lodi; 209 368-2006 thu-Sun 12-4:30 Karly – 11076 Bell rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 open daily 12-4
M2 Wines – 1376 east turner road Suite D, lodi; 209 339-1071 fri-Sun 11-5 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Daily 11-5
McCay Cellars – tasted at lodi Wine cellars, 112 W. Pine St, lodi; 209 642-5756 Wed-Sat 3-10 Le Mulet Rouge – Poured at Sutter creek Wine tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Macchia – 7099 e. Peltier road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 thu-Mon 11-5 Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 lawrence rd, fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Sat-Sun 11-5
Maley/Weibel–at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 thu-Sun 11-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, elk grove; 916 685-5368 fri-Sun11-5 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow creek rd, ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
McCormack Williamson – 3125 e. orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 fri-Sun 11-5 Renwood – 12225 Steiner rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 open daily 10:30-5:30
Michael~David Vineyards – 4580 W. highway 12, lodi; 209 368-7384 open daily 8-5 Scott Harvey – 79 Main St., Sutter creek; 209 267-0122 thu-Mon 11-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 open by appointment only Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 open daily 10-5
Mokelumne Oaks – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Sierra Ridge Vnyd – Poured at Sutter creek Wine tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 e. highway 12 (Victor road), lodi; 209 369-4758 Daily 10-5 Sierra Ridge Vnyd – 14110 ridge rd., Sutter creek; 209 267-1316 Daily 11-6
Omega Cellars– 13731 n. highway 88, lodi; 209 367-1910 Wed-Sun 10-5 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 open daily 9:30-5
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-3153 fri 11:30-5:30, Sat-Sun 12-6 Stone House Vineyard – 10861 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 thu-Sun 12-5
Peirano Estate – 21831 n. highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 ridge rd, Sutter creek; 209 223-1761 open by appointment only
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent road, lodi; 209 367-Wine Sat-Sun 12-4 Story Winery – 10525 Bell rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4
Spenker Winery – 17303 n. De Vries rd, lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter creek; 209 267-5838o open daily 11-6
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, lodi; 209 367-0646 1-4 by appointment Sat & Sun Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow creek rd, ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 n. Bender road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 fri-Sun 11-5 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 or by appt
Stama – 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, thu 11-5, fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 Terra D’Oro/Montevina – 20680 Shenandoah Schl rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 open daily 10-4:30
VanRuiten – 340 W. highway 12, lodi; 209 334-5722 open daily 11-5 Terre Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 fri-Mon 11-4
Viaggio Estate & Winery – 100 e. taddei rd., lodi; 209 368-1378 fri-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6 Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 open daily 10-5
Vicarmont Vineyards – 16475 n. locust tree road, lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Vino Con Brio – 7889 e. harney ln, lodi; 888-410-Vino thu-Mon 12-5 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 fri-Mon 10:30-5
Watts – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6 CALAVERAS COUNTY
WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 open daily 10:30-4:30 Albeno Munari Winery – 2690 San Domingo rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 fri-Sun 11-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
AMADOR COUNTY Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457c Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150 open daily 11-5 Brice Station – 3353 e. hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 hwy 49, Amador city; 209 267-0104 fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 fri-Sun 12-5 Chatom Vineyards – 1969 highway 4, Douglas flat; 209 736-6500 open daily 11-5
Avio – 14520 ridge rd, Sutter creek; 209 267-1515 fri-Sun 11-5 Chiarella Wines – 431 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8318 fri- Sun, 12-5
Bantam Cellars – 10851 Shenandoah School rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6677 open Daily 11-4 Domaine Becquet – 2173 highway 12 east, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 open daily 10-5 Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer thu-Sun 11-6, Winter fri-Sun 11-6
Borjon Winery – 10590 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3087 fri-Sun 11-4 French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne hill; 209 286-1800 tue-Sun 11-5
Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 fri-Mon 10-5 French Hill Winery – 4888 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter fri-Sun 11-5, Summer thu-Mon 11-5
C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 thurs-Mon 10-4:30 Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5
Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, thu, fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5 Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-thu 12-5
Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 hwy 88/Jackson Vlly rd, ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4 Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania gulch rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5

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Irish Vineyards – 2849 hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,tue, fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Picchetti Winery Tstg Rm – 3135 harrison Avenue, South lake tahoe; 530 541-1500 open daily 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 open daily 10-5 Shadow Ranch – 5050 granite Springs rd, fair Play; 530 620-2785 fri-Sun 11-5
Laraine Winery– 3675 Six Mile rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Sierra Oaks Estates – 7050 fairplay road, fair Play; 530 620-7079 Wed-Sun 11-5
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 open daily 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 open daily 10-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 open daily 11-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 fair Play rd, fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 open daily 11-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Sat-Sun 11-6
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, thu 12-5, fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 north canyon rd, camino; 530 622-5100 thur-Sun 11-5
Renner Winery – hwy 4 and little John road, copperopolis; 209 785-3649 thu & Sun 12 -5, fri & Sat 12-6 Synapse Wines – 304 Main St, Placerville; 530 626-9463 Mon-thu 3-7, fri 3-9, Sat 12-9, Sun 2-6
Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Toogood Estate Winery – 7280 fair Play rd, fair Play; 530 620-1910 open daily 11-5:30
Tanner Vineyards – 202 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8229 Sun-thu 1-5, fri& Sat 12-5:30 Ursa Vineyards –5951 Mr. Aukumn rd, Somerset; 530 647-2646 Sat-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 red hill rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 open daily 10:30-5:30 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 fair Play rd, fair Play; 530 620-3210 Wed-thu 12-5, fri-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 hwy 49, coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Vina Moda – 147 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1917 Sat 12-6 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry creek, fair Play; 530 620-4054 Daily 11-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 open daily 12-5 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry creek rd, fair Play; 530 620-2402 thu-Sun 11-5
EL DORADO COUNTY Wofford Acres – 1900 hidden Valley rd, camino; 530 626-6858 thu-Sun 11-5
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 carson rd, D2, camino; 530 647-8078 fri-Sun 11-5 MERCED COUNTY
Barkley Homestead Winery– 8230 Stoney creek rd, fair Play; 530 620-6783 Sat-Sun 11-5 Red Rock Winery – 7326 e. hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 open daily 10-5
Boa Vista Orchard/Winery – 1709 carson rd, Placerville; 530 622-5522 open daily 9-5 NEVADA COUNTY
Boeger Winery – 2952 carson road, Placerville; 530 622-8094 open daily 10-5, Summer: fridays ’til 8 Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar rd, nevada city; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Busby Cellars – 6375 grizzly flat rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 fri-Sun 11-5 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, grass Valley; 530 272-7000 open daily 12-5
Cantiga Wineworks – 5980 Meyers lane, Somerset; 530 621-1696 fri-Sun 11-5 Coufos Cellars – 10065 rough & ready rd, rough & ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail rd, fair Play; 530 620-9463 open by appointment only Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady rd, nevada city; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 feb-Dec or by appointment
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney creek rd, fair Play; 530 620-3467 open daily 11-5 Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, nevada city; 530 478-1068 Sun-thu 11:30-5, fri-Sat 11:30-6
Chateau Rodin – 4771 green hill rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, grass Valley; 530 274-2164 open daily 11-6
Chateau Routon – 2800 omo ranch rd, fair Play; 530 620-5818 Sat-Sun 11-5 Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount olive rd, chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Chevalier Winery – 5720 french creek rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat-Sun 12-5 Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 rosemary lane, grass Valley; 530 268-9059 fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt
tasting room – 2530 Pleasant Valley rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, nevada city; 530 265-9463 fri-Sat 12-6, Sun-thu 12-5
Colibri Ridge – 6100 gray rock rd, fair Play; 530 620-7255 fri-Sun 11-5
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 carson rd, camino; 530 647-1767 open daily 11-5
Renaissance Vnyd – 12585 rice crossing rd, oregon house; 800-655-3277 Mon-Sat 11-3 by appt
David Girard Vineyards – 741 cold Springs rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 thu-Sun 11-5
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood ct, grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, fair Play; 530 620-1132 fri-Sun 11-5
Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Wed-Mon 12-5
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 11-3
Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar rd, grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Sat 1-5 Mar-Dec or by appt
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 fair Play rd, fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5
Solune Winegrowers – 16303 Jewett lane, grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry creek rd, fair Play; 530 620-2246 fri-Sun 11-5
Szabo Vineyards – gold fork rd, nevada city; 415 328-5611 By appt only
Gold Hill Winery – 5660 Vineyard lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment
Truckee River – 11555 Brockway rd, truckee; 530 587-4626 Wed-Mon 11-7
Granite Springs – 5050 granite Springs rd, fair Play; 530 620-6395 Sat-Sun 11-5
PLACER COUNTY
Iverson Vineyards – 8061 Perry creek rd, fair Play; 530 620-7474 thur-Mon 11-5
Baumbach Wines – Auburn; 530 305-0048 Sat-Sun 12-4
High View Vineyards – 304 Main St, Placerville; 530 344-8488 Mon-thu 3-7, fri 3-9, Sat 12-9, Sun 2-6
Cristaldi Vineyards – 4060 ridge Dr, Auburn; 916 759-1291 Sat-Sun 12-5 by appt
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 leisure lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 open daily 10-5
Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise rd, newcastle, 530 888-0101 fri-Sun 12-5
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 carson court, camino; 530 644-3474 open daily 11-5
Fawnridge – 5560 fawnridge rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 fri-Sun 10-5,tue-thu by appt
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 omo ranch rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Green Family – 3420 Pine ridge ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 (most) Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Lava Cap – 2221 fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 open daily 11-5
Lone Buffalo Vineyards – 2682 Burgard ln, Auburn; 916 663-4486 By appointment
Madrona Vineyards – 2560 high hill road, camino; 530 644-5948 open daily 11-5
Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 thu-Sun 11-5
Mais Fica Winery – 3395 Kincade Dr, Placerville; 530-344-0725 open by appointment
Ophir Wines – 7870 Santini lane, newcastle; 916 531-3055 Sat 12-4 until Dec. or by appointment
Mining Camp Winery – 4801 rock Barn rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 thur-Sun 11-5
Pescatore – 7055 ridge rd, newcastle; 916 663-1422 (most) Sat-Sun 12-5
Miraflores Winery – 2120 four Springs trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 open daily 10-5
Rancho Roble – 340 fleming rd, lincoln; 916 645-2075 By appointment only
Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 tower rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 open daily 11-5
Secret Ravine – 4390 gold trail Way, loomis; 916 652-6015 (most) Sat-Sun 12-4
Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell rd, Auburn; 530 889-BUll fri-Sun 12-5
Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug gulch rd, fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5
ParaVi Vineyards – 2875 larsen Dr, camino; 530 647-9463 open daily 11-5 For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry creek rd, fair Play; 530 620-5175 open daily 11-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com

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