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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FEATURE
PERFECT PAIRS Zina Hyde Cunningham Petite Sirah with

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloins and Peanut Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WINERY
THINGS TO DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Trentedue Winery WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS

Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47
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St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
PROFILE
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

WINEMAKER
NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-63

Paul Clifton Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49
Hahn Estates Winery Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
O F T H E W E E K 52
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63
TA S T I N G R O O M
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Gallo Family Vineyards Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69
OF THE WEEK
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76
WINE CLUB
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-86
Korbel Champagne Cellars
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WINE CLUB
OF THE WEEK
KORBEL CHAM PAGNE CELLARS
WINE CLUB DETAILS
SIlver Club members will receive one bottle each of
the wines listed below at $35 per shipment plus tax
(where applicable) and shipping.
Gold and Platinum level memberships are available
as well as a Will Call option for those members who
wish to pick up their club selections at the winery.
Korbel Champagne & Wine Club

2009 Shipment Schedule:*
January
• Blanc de Noirs NV Champagne
• Chardonnay Champagne
• 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
March
• Le Premier Champagne
or well over a century (more than 120 years as a matter of fact) Korbel Champagne
• Sec Champagne
has been, as they say, “celebrating life.” No other beverage is more versatile, fun, or
F intriguing. • 2006 Zinfandel
May
Established in 1882, Korbel Champagne Cellars has been a part of America’s
• Sweet Rosé Champagne

greatest celebrations. It has been the exclusive champagne of the past five presidential
• Blanc de Noirs Masters Reserve Champagne

inaugurations and was the champagne of choice for the Camelot years of the Kennedy
• 2007 Pinot Noir

administration.
From activist to cigar-maker, from exotic lumber to Pinot Noir, Francis Korbel’s
pioneer spirit drove him to capture the American dream and create an industry that has September
• Moscato Frizzante Champagne
become international legend. The Korbel story spans three centuries, two continents
• Natural Champagne
and two families with vision, dedication, and determination. Although generations
• 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
apart, the Korbel and Heck families created and preserved a singular tradition of cham-
November
pagne-making excellence that has endured for generations and continues to delight
champagne lovers worldwide.
Champagne owes all of its superlative attributes to its unique characteristic – • Rouge Champagne
bubbles! Bubbles are key to the quality of the champagne. Although there are several • Brut Rosé Champagne
methods used to make sparkling wines – wines with bubbles – there is only one • Korbel Port
*Selections subject to change based upon availability.
method that world-class producers use to make fine champagne: méthode champ-
enoise. Méthode champenoise is the only process that Korbel has ever used. French for
Korbel Champagne & Wine Club members

“champagne method,” classic méthode champenoise is the traditional champagne-
enjoy a variety of other benefits:

making process developed by winemakers in the Champagne region of France during
the 1700s and 1800s.
Méthode champenoise champagnes are those sparkling wines produced with the • You’ll enjoy tasting new releases, limited releases
second fermentation taking place in the bottle (when the bubbles form), followed by a or special bottlings, selected just for Champagne
long, intensive process to rid the wine of yeast sediment before final corking. Excellent & Wine Club members.
• A Will Call option is available to members wishing
champagne, however, begins long before a single drop of wine is produced. The secret
to retrieve their club selections at the winery.
to the perfect, pinpoint bubbles seen in every glass of Korbel champagne is the
• Winemaker’s Notes: The winemaker will pass

méthode champenoise. The exacting steps of this seemingly magical process begin as
along flavor descriptions, viticultural information

the still wines undergo a second fermentation. Because the second fermentation takes
and food pairing suggestions for each selection.

place in the same Korbel bottle that will be opened and enjoyed, the carbon dioxide
becomes well integrated with the wine. This process produces smaller bubbles that rise
more slowly and last longer than those in champagnes produced by other methods. • Special Recipes: Some of Sonoma County’s finest
Remember, the smaller the bubbles, the finer the champagne! And you can find that at chefs, including Korbel’s own executive chefs,
Korbel. will create recipes to complement each wine
selection.
• Invitations to “Members Only” Events: You’ll be
invited to vineyard tours, picnics, special wine-
maker dinners, and other exclusive events.
• Three Club tiers (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) may
be selected from to match your entertaining and
Open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • 13250 River Road • Guerneville budget considerations.
(888) 956-7235 • Email: wineclub@heckestates.com
Wine Garage – Here Comes the Jug!

by Michelle J. Baker the Sierra Foothills and Mendocino
County. The store still doesn’t carry
W
ine Garage founder Todd Miller any wines priced over $25, and Miller
drilled a couple of holes in the doesn’t buy a wine for the store unless
wall at his bustling Calistoga he loves it. What’s best is the Wine
wine shop nearly two years ago in Garage staff takes the guesswork out of
anxious anticipation of having his own wine shopping: tell the staff what
winery’s juice flowing from one side of you’re looking for and they will steer
the wall to happy customers waiting on you to the perfect bottle.
the other side. The Wine Garage is now a licensed
Well, it took a while, but the Wine winery, and in addition to the blends
Garage winery is finally open for busi- on tap, they produce a line of their own
ness. From those holes in the wall now Wine Garage wines from grapes they
hang a couple of fabricated stainless steel crush. For reds they offer a Sonoma
nozzles, and out of them flow two right- Coast Pinot Noir, Napa Valley
eous and delicious blends, B1 (a Zinfandel and Napa Valley Cabernet
Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvi- Sauvignon; there are also two whites,
gnon, Carmenere, Merlot and Petit Joy Ride (named for Todd’s wife and
Verdot) and R1 (a Rhone-style blend of business partner, Joy), a lively blend of
Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre Albarino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
and Petite Sirah). “My biggest problem,” and Muscat, and a 2008 Napa Valley
says Miller, “is that customers can’t Sauvignon Blanc.
decide which to buy because they love The Wine Garage’s wine club is one
them both so much.” of the best deals around. Club
And with good reason. Miller bought members can choose to receive six
the individual lots of finished wine that bottles of red wine (or three red and
make up each blend from some of his three white) six times per year for $100
personal winemaking friends. The wine came from grapes from per shipment, plus shipping. The Wine Garage also offers an “Intense
several of Napa’s most prestigious vineyards. He’s sworn to secrecy on Red” selection of massively concentrated and extracted wines, also six
the vineyard sources so the Wine Garage blends don’t compete against bottles six times per year for $125 per shipment, plus shipping.
the same wines priced at two, three or even four times what Miller The Wine Garage, located at 1020 Foothill Boulevard (Highway
sells it for – just $29.99 for a half-gallon jug, filled to order. 29) in Calistoga, is open from 11 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Monday thru
When Todd and Joy Miller moved to Napa Valley in 2001, they Saturday and 11 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call
were surprised to find that they could hardly find any wines for less (707) 942-5332, visit the website at www.winegarage.net or send an
than $45 a bottle. Then they went to a dinner party at a winemaker’s email to team@winegarage.net.
home, and were shocked to discover that many winemakers couldn’t
afford to drink the wines they made. That’s when the Millers decided
to open the first wine shop in Napa Valley that only carried wines
under $25 a bottle.
So in 2003, Todd Miller swapped his corporate necktie for jeans
and boots and started scouring Northern California for great, undis-
covered wines to offer at the new wine shop, the Wine Garage in
Calistoga. Miller drove the roads less traveled, meeting with wine-
makers, walking in their vineyards, and tasting their grapes, barrel
samples and finished wines. The winemakers, tickled to have a real,
live wine buyer at their winery, shared stories with Miller over a glass
of wine at the dinner table.
The Wine Garage carries a wide selection of bargains from
Sonoma and Napa, and gems from as far afield as Paso Robles, Lodi,
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
NAPA VALLEY ONGOING « ONGOING « ONGOING

Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Appellation Tastings
« ONGOING 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford 10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour www.backroomwines.com 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40
Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford
• July 3: Summer Sparklers « ONGOING THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS
Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com • July 10: Wines of Italy Library & Barrel Sample Tastings « ONGOING
« ONGOING WEEKENDS • July 17: Oregon & Washington Wines Sequoia Grove Winery Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond
(EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND) 8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena 11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620
• July 24: Sauvignon Blancs
Wine Component Tasting Seminar 707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com www.raymondvineyards.com, $15
from Around the World
• 11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 • July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery Group tours available by appointment.
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members in the underground cellar, $20
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena ONGOING • 12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting « ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature to include Barrel Sample, $40 Wine Tasting Experiences
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND
• Through Sept. 19: Mike Henderson: New Work • 3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting By appt, 707-963-5853x105
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar
• Oct 31-Jan 30: Altered States: in the underground cellar, $20 www.benesserevineyards.com
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777
The Collection in Contex Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members « ONGOING • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena 707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting,
ONGOING 800-726-6136, Calistoga M-W, 10:30am, $15
ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Friday Night Pulse Tastings www.sterlingvineyards.com • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
Wine & Food Pairings
Taste limited release wines at the winery. • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing 5-7pm, 888-963-0440, free
1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing www.acmefinewines.com « ONGOING • Barrel Tasting & Current Release,
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena
www.peju.com, 800-446-7358 11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga • Barrel Tasting & Vertical,
« ONGOING www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45pp Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
ONGOING Buon Amici Members & Guests • Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
Private Tours Private tasting in the Reserve Room after tour.
10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853 « ONGOING
707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com ONGOING
www.benesserevineyards.com Tours & Tastings at Andretti
$25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
ONGOING Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366
• Members Only New Release Tastings Andretti Winery, Napa
Epicurean Explorations $15 mid-week special, mention this listing
• Barrel Tastings by appointment • Individual Tastings, $12
RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people www.bourassavineyards.com
• Private Winery Tour & Tasting,
• Vertical Tastings by appointment Bourassa Vineyards, Napa
$95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment
www.goosecross.com « ONGOING • Food & Wine Pairing
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville « ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines • Vineyard Tour
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • Blending Class
FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
ZD Wines, Rutherford • Wine Sensory Seminar
Cheers! St. Helena $25 Reserve Wine Seminar
6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18 • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm ONGOING
www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Wine Tasting Options
Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley
Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! • Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville
ONGOING WEEKENDS ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS holidays, M-F by appt • Current Release Tasting, $15
Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards
Cooking Demonstrations • Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in
at The DeBaun Theatre M-F by appt • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt
www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 • Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
St. Helena, wsgr@culinary.edu, $12.50pp • Wine Train, $180, RSVP
ONGOING • Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone « ONGOING • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
Napa Valley Wine Train
Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com ONGOING • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
• July 3, 17, 31: Comedy Night Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery « ONGOING
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
• July 5: Family Date Night Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 Tasting at Grgich Hills
• It’s all About You Tasting, $15
• July 6: Moonlight Escape St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm
• Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
• July 9, 23: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre $10, Wine Library Tasting/$30
ONGOING « ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY
• July 10, 17, 24, 31: Vintners Lunch Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
• July 11, 30: Winemakers Dinner Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners Temptastings in the Temptation Cave Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford
• July 16: Varietal Voyage Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5pp 11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
St. Helena, 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com www.florasprings.com, RSVP
ONGOING « ONGOING
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
Napa Valley Opera House ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa
707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery « ONGOING 877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com
1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa 888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com Tastings at Silverado Vineyards Artesa Winery, Napa
• July 2: Spencer Day CD Release Party 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
Call or check website for particulars.
• July 6: An Evening with Joan Baez www.silveradovineyards.com • Daily Guided Tours
• The To Kalon Tour & Tasting
• July 10: Mamma Mia! Silverado Vineyards, Napa • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
• A Guided Tasting
• July 11: Arty Party’s Old School • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 « ONGOING
• Pleasure in the Glass
• July 18: Festival del Solé Opening Night • Library Tasting, $75 Tours & Tasting
• The Taste of Wine • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10,
• July 24: Hairspray 707-253-1400, 10am-5pm, Black Stallion Winery
• July 31: A Midsummer Night’s Dreamweavers – • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch Premier/$20 Napa, www.blackstallionwinery.com
A Retrospective • Celebrating California Wine & Food • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 • Regular tasting, $10
• Aug 1: Smokey Robinson • The Essence Tour & Tasting • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
• Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady • Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
« ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 JULY 12 SONOMA COUNTY

Educational Tours & Wine Tasting Classic Rock Photography Exhibit Bastille Day
707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com 1-5pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com « ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga Markham Vineyards, St. Helena Domaine Chandon, Yountville Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
• Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 « ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17 10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
« JULY 17-25 Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious
• Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 Celebrity Photo Exhibit 4th Annual Napa Valley Festival de Sole
• Tasting only, $10-$25 ‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other wine & sample over 80 food items in their
Various events & locations in the Napa Valley gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley.
• Young adult tours, $15-$20 Perversities’ by George Rose
888-337-6272, wwwfdsnapa.org
• Napa Valley Neighbor Program 10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
• Private VIP tours www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 JULY 18 Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk
Cooking Class with Chef Charles Weber, 6-8pm, 707-874-9462, Downtown Sebastopol
ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH JULY 30
Napa Chefs’ Market Everything Tomatoes
Robert Mondavi Winery « ONGOING
5-9pm, First Street, Downtown Napa Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95
Summer Concert Series Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
www.napadowntown.com, 707-257-0322 www.cedargablesinn.com, 800-309-7969
7pm, 888-RMWJAZZ, B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
www.robertmondaviwinery.com JULY 2-5 « JULY 18 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members
Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville Napa County Fair & Silverado Parade Food & Wine Pairing 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
• July 4: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band 707-942-6333 11am-12:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa « ONGOING
• July 11: Ozomatli Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122 Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
• July 18: Natalie Cole JULY 3 B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
JULY 18
• July 25: KC & The Sunshine Band Red, White & Blue Barbeque 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
27th Annual Home Winemakers Classic
• Aug 1: Smokey Robinson 6-9pm, $80, Beringer Vineyards, St Helena 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
5-7:30pm, St. Supéry Winery, Rutherford
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH www.beringer.com, 866-708-9463 RSVP $45/adv, $50, www.drycreek.org, 707-944-8626
Bacchus That Rascal « JULY 3 JULY 25
Multi-media presentation – History of Wine Le Rêve & Lobster Feast
Cooking with Wine Series: Sautéing
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm Chateau Society Wine Club Event
2-3pm, 707-963-4507
www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981 6-8:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa
www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35
www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122
« LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro JULY 3
Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a Artist Reception: Reuben Godinez « JULY 31
four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservations 6-9pm, 707-226-8569 Jazz Event
707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com Silverado Trail Wine Studio, Napa 5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa
Wines by Bighorn Cellars www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122
« EVERY SATURDAY
ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar « JULY 4 AUGUST 1
4th of July Celebration Cabernet Tasting with Hors d’Oeuvres
Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar
BBQ, live music & fireworks display! 7-10pm 2-3pm, 707-963-4507
800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40
Louis M Martini Winery, St. Helena, 800-321-WINE www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35
Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
www.louismartini.com, $95, $80/members St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
« EVERY SUNDAY JULY 4
Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30
Fourth of July Celebration
11am by appointment only, $20pp Behind the Scenes
Dusk, 707-257-9529
Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com 11am-12pm, 707-963-4507
Veterans Memorial Park, Napa
www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $30
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY « JULY 4 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings Red, White & Barbeque
at Havens Wine Cellars 866-967-8032, www.florasprings.com AUGUST 7-8
10am-4:30pm, Napa Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena 11th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration
707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com 707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.com
« JULY 4 Various events in Napa Valley
« EVERY SATURDAY Grgich Hills’ Annual Wine Club Celebration
Coach “K” hosts the celebration.
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays 11:30am-3pm, 800-532-3057
at Bennett Lane Winery www.grgich.com, $125, $155/guests AUGUST 8
Calistoga, 10am-5pm Victorian House, Yountville Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing:
www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 California Cheese
Behind the Scenes 2-3pm, 707-963-4507
ONGOING
11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35
Friday Night Winemaker Events
www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $30 St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2
St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford
JV Wine & Spirits, Napa « AUGUST 9
• July 3: BBQ & Zins JULY 11, 19 2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event
Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting 12-3pm, 800-446-7358
ONGOING SUNDAYS
2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa www.peju.com, $30, $20/members
Sunday Suppers at Brix
www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309 Peju Winery, Rutherford
3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749
www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville « JULY 11 « AUGUST 15
Club Vivant Lobster Dinner & A Movie Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Member Exclusive Event, 7-11pm, $120
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa
Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 707-967-7700 RSVP
2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309
www.mummnapa.com
10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa « AUGUST 17
JULY 11
ONGOING Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing: Share Our Strength’s
Wine Social Every Evening French Cheese Taste of the Nation Napa Valley
No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine. 2-3pm, 707-963-4507 3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Grand Tasting
707-944-2749, www.brix.com www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35 Event, Silverado Resort, Napa
Brix Restaurant, Yountville St. Supéry Vineyards, Rutherford 877-26-TASTE, TasteOfTheNation.org
ONGOING ONGOING FRIDAYS « ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 1

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Saddles Restaurant at Tours, Tastings & Seminars Valley of the Moon Food & Wine Pairings
• July 6-10: Summer Music Camp MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa 11am-2pm, 707-939-4510, $25
An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com
• July 14: Tears for Fears 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimum
Garden from 4:30 pm to 7:30pm with Live Music, Valley of the Moon Winery, Glen Ellen
• July 17: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Call for more information & reservations.
Grilled Appetizers and Drink Specials.
www.stfranciswinery.com WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26
• Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux www.macarthurplace.com
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 Petaluma Evening Farmers’ Market
ONGOING ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY 4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20
Spreckels Performing Arts Center Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour www.petalumafarmersmarket.com
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65
10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25 2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma
707-588-3400, Rohnert Park • Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25
www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg
www.spreckelsonline.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY « ONGOING Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market
ONGOING Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours Guided Winery Tours 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
Live Entertainment at River Rock Casino & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma
JULY 2
707-857-2777, Geyserville, www.riverrockcasino.com 11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com
Bedrock Vineyard Tour
Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811
« ONGOING SUNDAYS « ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 10am, 707-933-2232, $125
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch Summer Jazz Series
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma 6-10pm, 707-996-9779 « JULY 2, 23
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled &
9am-1pm, 707-938-9000 barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a www.ledsonhotel.com Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese
lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com Ledson Hotel, Sonoma Combinations:
www.fairmont.com.sonoma
Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies
« ONGOING WEEKENDS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
ONGOING 10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
Wine & Chocolate Pairings Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market www.gloriaferrer.com, $30, 707-996-7356
The Center for Performing Arts
10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023
707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert $5 tasting fee covers the pairing! JULY 3
Park. www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/ ONGOING TUESDAYS First Friday
www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389
Summer Nights on the Green Movie Night Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
ONGOING EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
707-838-1260, 15 min after sunset Food, art & music! 4-8pm
Sunday Brunches by the Sea Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market
www.townofwindsor.com, free www.firstfridaysonfourth.com
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot
10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319 Windsor Town Green, Windsor
707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon JULY 3
www.timbercoveinn.com • July 7: The Tale of Despereaux First Fridays Art Walk
Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
• July 14: Horton Hears a Who 4-7pm, www.healdsburg.com
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery
• July 21: Hotel for Dogs Galleries in downtown Healdsburg
ONGOING Taste limited-production reserve Bismark
Mountain wines paired with local artisanal • July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop JULY 3
Winemaker Tasting
cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in • Aug 4: Coraline Fireworks Over the Bay
6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa
Healdsburg, Alexander Valley, $10pp Dusk, 707-875-3866, free
www.winespectrum.com, 707-525-8466 ONGOING THURSDAYS
707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com Westside Park, Bodega Bay
Summer Nights on the Green
ONGOING « EVERY FRIDAY « JULY 3
Live Concerts & Farmers’ Market
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Complimentary Wine Tasting 707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pm Finally Friday & All American Zin Day
A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. at Flamingo Hotel Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
www.townofwindsor.com, free
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134 5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
Windsor Town Green, Windsor
featuring Sonoma County wines
ONGOING • July 2: Mark McLay & the Dust Devils « JULY 4
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300
• July 9: SambaDa Inaugural B.R. Cohn Winery
Escape to Wine Country Concert Series Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com
• July 16: Shakespeare on the Green – Charity Car Classic
Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon « ONGOING 12-5pm, 800-330-4064, www.brcohn.com, free
The Tempest
tours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood 19th Annual Summer Concert Series B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen
• July 23: Tom Rigney & Flambeau
707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg Live music by Rich Little Band & Whiskey Thieves
• July 11: The Rippingtons & Craig Chaquico • July 30: Tommy Castro
• July 4: Folk Artist, Adam Traum JULY 4
• Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove, • Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band
• July 11: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga Fourth of July Celebration –
Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J • Aug 13: Party Council
• July 18: Jazz Keyboardist, Steve Rubardt Red, White & Blue!
• Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents:
ONGOING 10am-5pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com
• July 25: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro
Live From the Middle Reach Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood
• Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell • Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates –
Summer Music Series JULY 4
Up Close & Personal Tour
« ONGOING 866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.com 1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pm Independence Day Celebration
Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong www.cdonatiello.com, free 707-869-9000, free, Main Street, Guerneville
Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059 C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg JULY 4
ONGOING
Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com • July 5: The Hellhounds Red, White & Boom
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar • July 12: Fred Odell 6-10pm, 707-545-4200
« ONGOING
Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 • July 19: Jason Damato Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting • July 26: Summer Mencher & White Noise JULY 4
Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 • Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB
707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp Old Fashioned Fourth of July
• Private VIP Wine Tasting • Aug 9: Barbra Shassus
Parade & Celebration
10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7 9am-5pm, 707-938-4626x1, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour
Downtown Friday Nights Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50 Ravenswood After Hours JULY 4
Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm. 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment 5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma 4th of July Fireworks & Parade of Lites
www.sonomavalley.com www.chateaustjean.com 707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com Dusk, 707-865-9956, free, Monte Rio
JULY 4 JULY 11 « JULY 11 « JULY 17

19th Annual Fireworks Show Eco-Tour Hike with Jeff Kunde Moshin Pictures: Singin’ in the Rain Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
707-894-0857, 707-433-3059 Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood, 9am, $60 Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members Featuring Merry Edwards
Healdsburg High Athletic Field, Healdsburg www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334 RSVP www.moshinvineyards.com 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
The Bay View Restaurant, $79
JULY 4-5 JULY 11 Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg
Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay
Independence Weekend Annual Bastille Day Luncheon JULY 15
11am-5pm, Raymond Burr Vineyards, Healdsburg 11:30am-2pm, 707-433-7427, $75 « JULY 17, 31
Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Finally Friday
www.raymondburrvineyards.com, 888-900-0024 www.michelschlumberger.com
Featuring Hanzell Winery Wilson Winery, Healdsburg
Michel-Schlumberger Winery, Healdsburg
JULY 9 6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVP 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch JULY 11 Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma « JULY 18-19
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85 Say Cheese! Wine & Food Pairing
« JULY 16, 30 Catalan Festival
707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com 1-2:30pm, 800-975-0555x13 11am-4pm, food, wine & fun with a Catalan accent!
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
www.lambertbridge.com, $50, $40/members 707-933-1999, www.gloriaferrer.com, $45
« JULY 9 Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
$37/under 21, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines: 10:30am-12pm, $25
« JULY 11 707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com JULY 18-19
An Appetizing Seminar
Summer Open House Summit ET Bracket Drag Races
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma JULY 17
11am-4pm, 800-500-2285 8am-6pm, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356, $25 Winemaker Dinner: www.infineonraceway.com, 800-870-RACE
www.sausalwinery.com
« JULY 10, 24 Visit 7 wineries along Hwy 128! Henriot Champagne Cellars JULY 24-26
Music at Mazzocco Alexander Valley Vineyards, Fieldstone Winery, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319 FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals
Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines, Hanna Winery, www.timbercoveinn.com 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com
707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com Hawkes Winery, Sausal Winery & White Oak Winery Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
« JULY 25 EVERY SECOND SUNDAY AUGUST 4 ONGOING

Mangia Bene! Italian Winery Dinner Buford & Brown Yappy Hour Wagner Family California Wine Dinner World of Wine 2009
6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx255 Wine tasting with your dog! 1-3pm Joseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley
www.stfranciswinery.com, $130, $104/members The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, 707-744-878 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com
& the Wagner Family Wine, $165
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 16 • July 1: Spain
Campton Place, San Francisco
18th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park • Aug 5: Northern Italy
JULY 26 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
Dixieland in the Valley 707-463-6200, www.gomendo.com FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4
Todd Grove Park, Ukiah AUGUST 6-9
4pm, 707-522-8786, $50 Bands on the Beach
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 19 SF Chefs Food Wine
www.santarosasymphony.com Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
5465 Red Winery Road, Alexander Valley Leading Ladies 4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more! 831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com
707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org Union Square, San Francisco
JULY 28 – AUGUST 9 THURSDAYS JULY 2 – AUGUST 27
Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino www.sfchefsfoodwine.com
Sonoma County Fair: Thursday Night Music Series
The Fair Before Time ONGOING THROUGH JULY 5 « AUGUST 18 6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel
707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.com Willits Frontier Days 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com
Silverado Napa Valley Wine Dinner
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa 707-459-6330, www.willitsfrontierdays.com
Jonathan Emmerich, Winemaker Silverado JULY 3-4
Horse racing, carnival, entertainment & more! Various locations in Willits
Vineyards, $160, Campton Place, San Francisco 12th Annual Race Nights on the Row
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 4
JULY 31 – AUGUST 2 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com 11am-5pm, www.canneryrow.com
Independence Day Fireworks
NHRA Division 7 Drag Races Cannery Row, Monterey
800-LAKESIDE, www.lakecounty.com
800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com MONTEREY BAY AREA
Displays throughout Lake County JULY 3, 10, 17
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma ONGOING Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk
JULY 4
« AUGUST 1 Live at Golden State Theatre-Monterey Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Clearlake International Worm Races
Moshin Pictures: Pillow Talk 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
707-994-3600, Austin Park, Clearlake
Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members • Sept 12: Paula Poundstone
JULY 25-26 JULY 4
www.moshinvineyards.com
5th Annual Lake County Wine Adventure ONGOING 4th of July Celebration
Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg
10am-5pm, 800-595-WINE Live Music at KRML Radio Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
AUGUST 7 www.lakecountywineries.com 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
The Eastwood Building, Carmel
First Friday Visit participating wineries!
www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432 JULY 4, 18
Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Food, art & music! 4-8pm MARIN COUNTY 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Starlight Evening Train
ONGOING Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
www.firstfridaysonfourth.com Winemaker Wednesdays
Film Night in the Park 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
« AUGUST 7, 21 Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids JULY 11
Music at Mazzocco 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com
• July 10: Help!, San Anselmo Moonlight Dinner Train
Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola
• July 11: Buena Vista Social Club, San Geronimo Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
• July 17: Blade Runner, San Anselmo ONGOING 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
« AUGUST 7-9 • July 18: Back to the Future, San Anselmo
Thursday Night Music Series JULY 11
Farm Trails Wine Country Weekend • July 24: Who Killed the Electric Car, San Anselmo
Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm Summer BBQ with Soul Kiss
Ferrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg • July 25: Lavender Hill Mob, San Anselmo
• July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax Bargetto Winery, Soquel 1-5pm, 408-847-8827
707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com
• Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com www.kirigincellars.com
AUGUST 8 Kirigin Cellars, Gilroy
• Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind,
Orchard Tour ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
San Anselmo JULY 11-12
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30 Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
• Aug 8: Harry Potter and the Order “Every Weekend” Grand Opening
707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com of the Phoenix, San Anselmo Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts
12-5pm, 408-848-5823
4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690
SAN FRANCISCO www.sartoricellars.com
LAKE/MENDOCINO ONGOING TUESDAYS Sartori Cellars, Gilroy
ONGOING
ONGOING Wednesday Sunset Sessions Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
JULY 11-12
Classic Concerts by the Lake 5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers Fine Arts Festival
Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886 11am-5pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel
www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE ONGOING 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
• July 4: 3 Doors Down Film Night in the Park Monterey Museum of Art JULY 24-26, 31, AUGUST 1-2
• July 5: All American Rejects 8pm, $6, $3/kids
Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres Day Out with Thomas
• July 10: Robin Trower 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org
5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
• July 11: Heart w/ The Lost Boys • July 11: Manhattan, Union Square
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
• July 23: George Thorogood & • Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park « EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
The Destroyers & Jonny Lang AUGUST 7, 14
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 23 Open for Tasting
• July 25: Tim McGraw Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk
72nd Annual Stern Grove Festival Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm
• July 26: Kelly Clarkson 415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
$10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members
• July 31: Smokey Robinson Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197
• Aug 2: Peter Frampton AUGUST 8
JULY 14
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY EVERY TUESDAY 17th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration
Peter Michael Sonoma Wine Dinner & Tasting
Food & Wine Pairings Peter Michael Winery, $250 Focus on Monterey County Wines 12-3:30pm, 831-375-9400
707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com Campton Place, San Francisco Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel www.montereywines.org, $45/adv, $50
McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com 831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com Custom House Plaza, Monterey
SOUTH BAY CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

ONGOING
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 24
Summer Concert Series
Summer Arts Festival
408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com
562-951-4060, www.csusummers.org
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga
California State University, Fresno
• July 1: Ani DiFranco
• July 3: Yes with special guest Asia
• July 8: Duran Duran LIVERMORE
• July 10: Regeneration Tour with ABC,
« EVERY FRIDAY
Wang Chung, Berlin, Cutting Crew & Heaven 17
Wine Dinners at Café Garré
• July 11: Toad the Wet Sprocket
Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio
• July 14: Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd
Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine
& The Monsters
with locally grown & produced ingredients.
• July 15: Tears for Fears
Garré Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm
• July 16-17: Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald
925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
• July 18: Indigo Girls
• July 21: Pat Benatar & Blondie ONGOING WEEKENDS
with special guest The Donnas Wine Cave Tasting Experience
• July 22: George Thorogood & the Destroyers 1 & 3pm, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20
& Jonny Lang www.wentevineyards.com/caves
• July 23: The Moody Blues Wente Vineyards, Livermore
• July 24: Kathy Griffin ONGOING
• July 30-31: Steve Miller Band La Luna Fridays
Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26
www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395
Jazz on the Plazz
6-9pm, $55, $45/members
6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free
• Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar
408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com
ONGOING
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 8
The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
Stanford Jazz Festival
Wente Vineyards, Livermore
650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.org
925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com
Stanford University, Stanford
www.wentevineyards.com
JULY 5 • July 2: B-52s
Music on the Patio: Francois & Rodrigo • July 16: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
1-4pm, Testarossa Winery, Los Gatos, $10 • July 22: Blondie & Pat Benatar
408-354-6150x21, www.testarossa.com • July 23: Kathy Griffin
• July 29: Steve Miller Band
SAN MATEO COUNTY
• Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson
EVERY SATURDAY
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at Beltramo’s
Concerts in the Park
Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm
7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton
650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com
925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net
JULY 18-19 • July 3: Burton & Company
23rd Annual Connoisseurs’ Marketplace • July 10: Rock Explosion
Live music, fine art, wine, food & more! • July 17: Komodojazz
10am-6pm, Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, free • July 24: La Ventana
650-325-2818, www.miramarevents.com • July 31: Houserockers
AUGUST 2 • Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys
2009 Tour de Peninsula ONGOING
650-321-1638, www.supportparks.org The Cinema at Wente Vineyards
Coyote Point, San Mateo 925-456-2424, www.wentevineyards.com
ALAMEDA COUNTY The Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
• July 13: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
JULY 22 • Aug 10: Mamma Mia
Educational Seminar: California Wine Regions
ONGOING FRIDAYS
– A liquid crash course
Fridays at Fenestra
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda
Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm
6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members
925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com
www.rosenblumcellars.com, 510-995-4100
ONGOING
JULY 25-26
Thursday Night Music & Dinner
Annual Summer Open House
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
510-865-7007, www.rosenblumcellars.com
6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda
www.wentevineyards.com
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ONGOING
« JULY 22 Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Grgich Hills’ Vintner Dinner 1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore
925-552-6002, www.grgich.com $20, $15/wine club members
Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Danville 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com
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Sunset Suppers Music at the Mine The Three Musketeers
ANDRETTI WINERY 4:30-5:30pm 7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra City Main Street Theatre Works
Two for one tasting with ad The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore www.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300 Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, Jackson
925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com 209-267-5680, www.mstw.org
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« WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8th Annual Squaw Valley USA JULY 4
Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night Art, Wine & Music Festival Independence Day Celebration
BEAULIEU VINEYARDS 10am-6pm, $25/day, The Village, Olympic Valley Live music & BBQ! 10:30am-5pm
5:30pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP
2 for 1 Tasting with ad PAGE 3 www.thevillageatsquaw.com, 877-297-2140 Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth
www.garrewinery.com, $38.95
Garré Winery, Livermore 800-217-2304, www.deavervineyard.com
AUGUST 15-16
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS « FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest JULY 4
Tour and tasting from Dinner & Live Music 2-8pm, The Village, Olympic Valley Cru-Zin the Vineyard Car Show
$69 per hour PAGE 29 6-9pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP 877-297-2140, www.thevillageatsquaw.com 10am-4pm, Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth
www.garrewinery.com www.terradorowinery.com, 209-245-6942
EL DORADO COUNTY
Garré Winery, Livermore JULY 10, 11, 17
CALISTOGA CELLARS ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Italian Nights in the Vineyard Dinner Series
Complimentary tasting JULY 1 Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights
209-267-1515, www.aviowine.com
with ad PAGE 39 Red White & Blues – Street Party Enjoy live music, pizza & wine!
Avio Vineyards, Sutter Creek
6-9pm, www.pleasantondowntown.net Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play
Downtown Pleasanton 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com AUGUST 8-9
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO Cool August Daze
JULY 4 ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Complimentary tasting 4th of July BBQ
Live music & taco bar! 10:30am-5pm
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
with ad PAGE 87 12-5pm, www.fenestrawinery.com Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff
Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth
www.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304
Fenestra Winery, Livermore wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment
GOLDEN HAVEN $25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play CALAVERAS COUNTY
JULY 9 – AUGUST 9
Mud Treatment for 2, A Midsummer Night’s Dream 530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
$54 per person PAGE 3 Concannon Vineyard, Livermore ONGOING SUNDAYS Wines of the World Education Tastings
800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273) Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon No reservations required, everyone welcome!
www.LivermoreShakes.org Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play 5:30pm, $15, Murphys Hotel, Murphys
HAGAFEN CELLARS 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com 209-736-2949
JULY 12
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
’70s, ’80s & ’90s JULY 4
Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 18th Annual Music in the Parks
dkcellars Anniversary Party
JESSUP CELLARS 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com 11am-5pm, 530-620-1132, dkcellars, Fair Play
6:30-8pm, Calaveras County Art Council
209-754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org, free
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 37 Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley
JULY 4-5 • July 1: James Faifua & The Jukes,
JULY 19 Independence Day Celebration Sutter Tree Park, Mokelumne Hill
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY Rock’n Roll Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com • July 8: The Vnot Ensemble,
Complimentary reserve tasting 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com Jodar Winery, Placerville Murphys Community Park
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley • July 15: Stardust Cowboys,
with ad PAGE 27 JULY 16-19
« JULY 23 13th Annual World Fest Green Horn Creek, Angels Camp
Taste of Terroir 530-891-4098, www.worldfest.net • July 22: Sidesaddle & Company,
MARTIN RAY WINERY Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
Mountain Ranch Community Park
15% discount with ad PAGE 47 6-9pm, $75, 925-447-9463, www.lvwine.org
• July 29: Onye Onyemaechi,
JULY 18 Utica Park, Angels Camp
JULY 26 Music & BBQ on the Green #2 • Aug 5: Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo,
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard 5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville Turner Park, San Andreas
$1 off with ad PAGE 38 4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 • Aug 12: Passin’ Thru, Rail Road Flat School Field
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley JULY 18 • Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble, Cedar Center, Arnold
SIMI WINERY AUGUST 1-2 Good Old Fashion BBQ ONGOING
Save $10 on public tour Fenestra’s Winery Building’s 530-642-2021, www.fentonherriott.com Ironstone Summer Concert Series
120th Birthday Bash Fenton-Herriott Vineyards, Placerville 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
or tasting PAGE 17
12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
AMADOR COUNTY
925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com • July 18: Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE ONGOING • July 24: The Moody Blues with Dave Mason
Free offer PAGE 4 Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market • Aug 7: Alan Jackson w/Kate & Kasey
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS 10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3 • Aug 16: Diana Krall with
ONGOING C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson
STAGECOACH EXPRESS Railtown 1897 State Historic Park 209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com
JULY 4
Complimentary Jamestown ONGOING Independence Day Celebration
shipping box PAGE 29 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via d’Oro 4:30pm, 209-728-1251, $10/adults, $5/kids
• July 4-5: Independence Day Weekend 6-8pm, 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek www.ironstonevineyards.com
SUMMERS WINES • Sept 19: 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Benefit www.cafeviadoro.com, 209-267-0535 Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
10% discount with ad PAGE 39

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JULY 25 JULY 3 JULY 26 ONGING THROUGH AUGUST 28

Annual Sierra Brewfest Zindependence Day Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert Rough Sawn, Historic Barns
3-6:30pm, $25/adv, $30 12-8pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley 5pm, 530-272-6228, www.nccb.org, free of San Joaquin County
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 Pioneer Park Bandshell, Nevada City 1pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
800-218-2188, www.sierrabrewfest.org JULY 4
Fourth of July Celebration
BUTTE COUNTY JULY 4
JULY 30 ONGOING Taste of San Joaquin
9:30am-5pm, Grass Valley & Nevada City
Thursdays at the Pit www.downtowngrassvalley.com, 530-272-8315 Chico Performances Food & wine, BBQ competition, downtown Stockton
209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com California State University, Chico Benefits local charities.
JULY 3 $1 admission, $20/20 tastes
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys 530-898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com
Zindependence Day www.downtownstockton.com
NEVADA COUNTY 12-8pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley
JULY 11
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 LODI/WOODBRIDGE Opening Reception with a “Barn Talk”
Sunset at the Peak JULY 12 Rough Sawn, Historic Barns of San Joaquin
Music in the Vineyard ONGOING
Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm County, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
2-6pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley 2009 Concert Series 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com
www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25
ONGOING AUGUST 7
JULY 18 www.jgwinery.com, 209-368-0880
Fusion Friday
Music in the Mountains Summer Fest Dinner Under the Stars • July 8-10, 16-18: Changing Faces
Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley 6-9pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valley Theatrical Group www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446
530-265-6124, 800-2182188 www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277 • July 11: Shane Dwight
AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 26
www.musicinthemountains.org • July 25: Lady Bianca
JULY 18 A Necessary Madness:
• July 2: Tonal Landscapes Bella Nota Classical Music Concert • Aug 1: Ron Thompson & The Great Resistors New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy
with Stephen Prutsman Indian Springs Vineyards, Nevada City • Aug 15: Very Special Surprise Guest 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
• July 3: Happy Birthday USA 5-8pm, $25. 800-375-9311 • Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OG’s Knowlton Gallery, Lodi
with Stephen Prutsman www.indianspringswines.com • Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions Show preview, dinner & art talk
WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
TRENTADUE WINERY
A Magical Setting for Special Events
by Michelle J. Baker And the outdoors at Trentadue is truly Alexander Valley estate in 1959. At the time,
magnificent. The estate is located in the heart 150 of the property’s roughly 200 acres were
I
t’s wedding season in Wine Country, and of the Alexander Valley, framed to the north plum trees; the rest of the estate was planted
Trentadue Winery is abuzz with prepara- and west by the Mayacamas Mountain range. with old vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and
tions for an evening wedding, as well as There are two outdoor ceremony locations- Carignane. Soon after their purchase the
the day’s drop-in tasting room visitors. the garden area on the south lawn, and the Trentadues began replacing the plum trees
The staff at Trentadue loves hosting north lawn (which Healy calls “The Sound of with grapevines. The family didn’t start
weddings, and why wouldn’t they? It’s an Music” setting). The winery can accommo- making wine until 1969, when they held
opportunity to share this utterly magical date up to 500 for a wedding outdoors (or back some of the fruit they usually sold to
setting with couples in search of their dream 250 in the event center); the receptions are start their own Trentadue label.
Wine Country wedding. The winery’s Event
held in the winery’s latticed garden arbors. At This year Trentadue Winery, still 100
Manager Donna Healy hears it all the time
night the winery’s twinkle lights come on, percent family-owned, celebrates its 40th
from couples when they first come for a visit:
setting a festive mood after the sun sets. anniversary as a winery. For the past 10 years,
“This is exactly what we were hoping to find!”
Even if there’s no wedding on the horizon Miro Tcholakov has been their head wine-
A few years ago Trentadue finished
for you or yours, Trentadue is just plain fun to maker, producing countless award-winning
construction of the Sala de Leone Event
visit. It’s a great surprise to see some sparkling wines mostly from Trentadue’s 225 acres of
Center, a spacious yet cozy event “hall” that
provides wedding clients with the unique wine (a necessity for weddings, of course) estate vineyards. The estate vineyards are
Wine Country opportunity of holding an and white wines on the list now, since tended by second generation vintner Victor
indoor/outdoor wedding. The event center Trentadue has mostly been known as a red- Trentadue, and in tandem Victor and Miro
also makes for a great backup plan for wine and Port house. Speaking of Port, shepherd the grapes from vine to bottle.
outdoor weddings planned during the spring Trentadue offers one of Wine Country’s only Since 1999, the winery has made a signa-
and fall months in case of inclement weather. Port flights, featuring their luscious lineup of ture line of reserve estate wines, La Storia
“It’s unusual for a winery to have a separate Viognier Port, Zinfandel Port, Petite Sirah (“The Story” in Italian). The La Storia wines
facility to do events like we have here at Port and the famous Chocolate Amore, a represent the best of the best at Trentadue-
Trentadue,” Healy says. “And with French Merlot-based Port with chocolate flavoring. wines that are expertly handcrafted, carefully
doors all around the event center, when we Leo and Evelyn Trentadue, fruit growers blended and then elegantly bottled with gold-
open them up you can bring the outdoors in.” from Santa Clara County, first purchased this silkscreen. Currently the winery offers a La
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE
Upcoming Sunday Fun

at Trentadue
Winemaker Dinner
Sunday, July 19, 2009
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Join Trentadue’s talented and
witty winemaker Miro Tcholakov for an evening
of gourmet dinner paired with Trentadue’s
award-winning wines and ports.
Call the winery at (888) 332-3032
for more details
Dog Days of August

Sunday, August 9, 2009
12noon-4pm
Who let the dogs out? Trentadue will, to help
raise funds for the Healdsburg Animal Shelter.
Doggie games, agility course, splash pools & more!
$5 per person; $5 per dog
Harvest Grape Stomp

and Crush Party
Sunday, August 23, 2009
11:00am-3:00pm
Celebrate the start of harvest at Trentadue
with a day of wine, food and music,
plus a friendly grape stomping competition.
$35 wine club members/$45 general public
Storia Reserve Flight, a chance

for visitors to sample these four
exceptional reserve wines – a
Zinfandel, a Petite Sirah, a
Meritage blend and a Super
Tuscan blend called Cuvee 32.
Visit Trentadue Winery at
19170 Geyserville Avenue in
Geyserville, just off the Indepen-
dence Lane exit on Highway 101.
The tasting room is open daily
from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., no
appointment necessary. Gondola
tours of the vineyards and private
tastings are also available by prior
reservation.
The Sala del Leone Event
Center and winery grounds are
available for corporate events,
catered parties, and weddings.
“You can definitely get creative
here,” says Trentadue Event
Manager Donna Healy. For more
information on holding your
wedding or special event at
Trentadue, contact Donna or the
event staff at (707) 433-3104 ext.
107.
Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
What can be learned from a visit to a winery?

I enjoy visiting wineries and learning as much as I can about the from outside its own property or are the grapes estate-grown?” It can
wines, the winemaker and the history of the winery. In addition, the also be interesting to know how many cases of wine are produced and
vineyard in the peak of the growing season – June through August – how long the wines are aged before they are released to the public.
is be a beautiful sight with clusters of red and green grapes under I also like hearing about the history of a winery and how its owner
bright green leaves. Winery tasting rooms are as varied as the wines became involved in the wine business. It’s surprising how many
themselves and are always welcoming, whether it’s a large and lavish winery owners started their professional careers in areas completely
room or simply a folding table among the barrels in a storage facility. outside the wine industry. In almost every case it was a deep passion
A winery experience also is an opportunity to take a winery tour or for wine that motivated them. In “Once Upon a Vine: The Secret
talk to the people who are pouring the wines for tasting. This is a Stories of California’s Artisan Wineries” by Judy C. Reynolds, the
chance to learn something about their wines. Whether or not you like compelling reasons why people choose to make wine are revealed. The
the wine, the time spent in a tasting room or winery is a time for book breaks down the stories behind 24 small, family-owned wineries
discovery and learning. You should feel free to ask questions like “Is into groups that share common threads, such as those that have built
this wine filtered or unfiltered?” or “Does the winery source grapes a reputation on a single grape varietal, or wineries founded and oper-
ated by women.
Maybe the best part of the winery experience is breathing in the
aroma of a winery during the time of harvest, from September to
November, when tons of just-picked grapes are nearby, some already
in the process of fermentation. It’s a sweet smell of fresh picked fruit
mixed with notes of great expectations for a new vintage.
Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

17th Annual Catalán Festival, July 18-19
In honor of the winery’s Spanish Heritage and the unique rior of Gloria Ferrer and welcome visitors to bask in the Spanish
spirit of Catalonia, Gloria Ferrer’s 17th annual Catalán festival flavor of this exceptional winery experience. One of Gloria Ferrer’s
will be Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th. Join Gloria main architectural attractions – its sun-drenched Vista Terrace
Ferrer in rejoicing in all things Catalan during a festive weekend overlooking picturesque estate vineyards – provides the perfect
of music, dance, Spanish fare and world class bubbly. place to enjoy a glass of sparkling or still wine with the savory
Sample the cuisine of Bay Area restaurants and caterers Spanish cheeses, meats, almonds and other delicacies that are
including: Sabor of Spain, B-44 Catalan Bistro, Barlata, Jose Caste- available in the tasting room.
nada El Toro Marketplace, Wild Thyme Catering and The Java Since 1998, Vineyard Manager Mike Crumly has planted and
wagon. Whether you’re coming for the first time or to relive happy tended olive trees on the estate. Gloria Ferrer now boasts almost
memories, you’ll find plenty to do at the festival. Cost is $45 per 500 olive trees, half of which are Spanish Arbequina olives and the
person for adults and $37 per person under 21. Advance tickets other half, a mix of Italian olives. The winery produces a small
can be purchased at the winery or at www.gloriaferrer.com. amount of certified extra virgin olive oil that is sold exclusively in
Stay tuned for more exciting events at Gloria Ferrer, including a the tasting room.
new summer movie series in the caves featuring all-time classics This spring and summer, Gloria Ferrer is hosting an Educa-
over sparkling wine and popcorn. tional Wine Tasting Series each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12
After 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards is as enthusi- p.m., offering wine enthusiasts, as well as new wine drinkers, an
astic about sharing its passion for California wines and Spanish opportunity to delve more deeply into the intricacies of tasting
culture as it was the day Carneros’ first sparkling wine house was and pairing sparkling and still wines. More information about
born. Visitors are invited to explore the process of méthode these unique seminars can be found on Gloria Ferrer’s website:
champenoise during tours offered daily. For more information www.gloriaferrer.com
about tours or upcoming events, visit www.gloriaferrer.com. Va de Vi – It’s About the Wine!
For more than 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Gloria Ferrer is excited to introduce Va de Vi (a popular
– the first sparkling wine house in the Los Carneros region Catalonian phrase meaning it’s about the wine), adding a new
– has invited visitors to discover cool-climate wines dimension to their house style. Elegant and refreshing, dry but not
served with warm Spanish hospitality. From the begin- too dry, Va de Vi is a classic ultra-premium cuvée of Pinot Noir
ning, founders Gloria and José Ferrer have remained and Chardonnay with just a trace of Muscat. The wine
deeply committed to their vision of sparkling and still captures the exuberant aromas and luscious flavors of
wines that capture the unique spirit and unmistakable perfectly ripened fruit and reveals them
terroir of California’s Carneros region. But while Gloria throughout a long, soft finish.
Ferrer’s wines are pure California, its culture is a This wine was exquisitely crafted with
charismatic hybrid that mixes vibrant Spanish tradi- hand-harvested grapes from our favorite
tion with casual California elegance. Sonoma Vineyards. Viticultural diversity allows
The winery itself is a harmonious marriage of Gloria Ferrer to consistently produce cuvées with
Spanish and California mission design. Built to complexity and pure fruit expression. Va de Vi is a
reflect the architecture of the Ferrers’ native versatile accompaniment to a variety of dishes,
Catalonia, the winery’s red-tile roof and thick from savory hors d’oeuvres like paté or potstickers,
stucco walls were inspired by the family’s to spicy Indian or Thai cuisine,
charming 11th century farmhouse, to fresh chèvre, Brie or
located just five miles from the Freix- other semi-soft cheeses,
enet bodega in Sant Sandurni and pairs wonderfully with
d’Anoia. The tasting room at Gloria fruit-based desserts.
Ferrer is decorated with Spanish Gloria Ferrer Caves &
antiques discovered during a reno- Vineyards is located at
vation of the old farmhouse. 23555 Carneros
Arched doorways frame sunny Highway (121) in
terraces that embrace the exte- Sonoma, California.
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THE CAVE – Your Private Wine Room

A tiny place with just enough room for those of you with good taste!
by Abigail Zimmerman There are no pretentions. Come in a ball gown or your
favorite blue jeans. This is your private wine room and
Make your reservations now for your one table restaurant.
restaurant with no street sign! One Executive Chef. Try the “Champagne Munch” with free-
One Wine Director. Your hand-picked menu. Your flowing bubbles and lite bites and chocolates any time
music. Even your favorite flowers and tastes in of day at $75 per guest. Enjoy the wine and cheese
candles. For the most well-traveled, well-dined tray for $85 per couple. Or relish in “The Indul-
clientele to the newest newcomers in wine, The gence” package with fresh oysters, caviar, lobster,
Cave is one memorable Wine Country experience prawns, filet mignon, lump crab and beyond with
not to be missed! six wine pairings for $175 per guest! Feel free to
Now its easy to hear “one table restaurant” also call ahead and work with the chef to order
and dismiss it as an expensive, ultra-luxury experience for off menu – even fly-in kangaroo or pre-order a simple
only those with ascots and dogs named Muffy. Not so! grilled cheese sandwich. The Cave will cater to your most
Wine Director and Executive Chef Thomas McGlone has precise requests. Your customized options are truly endless.
created an intimate, approachable atmosphere in which to Spend as little or as much as you’d like. And the best part is
privately immerse you and your invited guests into some of the that you know ahead of time what you’re going to eat, how
world’s finest wines and our region’s most delicious cuisines. much it will cost, and what to expect before you even sit down.
Set in an unmarked historic building from the late 1800s, No last-minute surprises — unless, of course, you prearrange
the Cave glows behind fogged glass. A single, secret room in them with Thomas ahead of time!
Sonoma Valley. One romantically dark, wooden table filled with Whether you are a convenience store clerk or the richest
wine glasses, plates and candles. One gourmet kitchen and millionaire, this is your own private oasis. Just show up, relax
private chef ready to serve you and only you. One wine cellar and enjoy the best in wine, service and food!
with more than 740 wine selections hand-picked from around Open seven days a week, by appointment only. Call (707)
the world, with a special emphasis on Sonoma and Napa Valley 938-7448 or email thecavegroup@msn.com to schedule your
wines. And its yours … all yours. inspired experience or request more information.
P erfect P airs by Frances Rivetti
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS

WITH PEANUT SAUCE (Serves 6)
• 3 small pork tenderloins,

around 1½ pounds total
• 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon of peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground sage
• ½ cup red wine, ideally Petite Sirah
• 1 cup concentrated unsalted
pork or chicken broth
Pan Roasted Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Mix together the salt,

pepper, ginger, nutmeg and sage. Evenly
Pork Tenderloins spread the mixture over a sheet of waxed
paper. Dry and roll each of the pork tender-
with Peanut Sauce loins in the seasoning mixture.
Paired with Zina Hyde Cunningham In a large skillet, heat the oil and brown the
pork for approximately 10 minutes. Place
2005 Lake County Petite Sirah browned pork in a roasting pan (reserving fat
in skillet) and roast in the oven for 20 to 25
minutes, or until just barely cooked through
Pair a fine wine, infused by mellow oak flavors of the barrel-ageing process with a
(when thickest part of the meat reaches 160˚ F
tasty dish of nut-added elements and a phenomenal flavor enhancement is certain to or when it is slightly pink in the middle).
take flight. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let
This Thai-inspired Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe made with Peanut Sauce and stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Zina Hyde Cunningham’s Lake County Petite Sirah easily sets the scene for such a sensa- To make the sauce, pour off the fat from the
tional supper. skillet in which you browned the pork. Add
Inviting a calm side to life in a laid-back, Lake County atmosphere, Zina Hyde wine and brandy. Boil mixture until it reduces
Cunningham’s charming, woody Petite Sirah, prized for its color and intensity is unpar- in volume by about 50%, scraping up the
alleled when paired with the perfect meal. brown parts left behind by the pork to
Calling for a barbecue, great group of friends and a comforting hammock or two, this dissolve. Add broth and bring back to a boil for
splendid and uncomplicated 2005 Petite Sirah exudes calming aromas of cedar, back two to three minutes, stirring in the peanut
country eucalyptus, anise and black licorice, with deep flavors of blackberry, boysen- butter. Sauce should be just thick enough to
coat the spoon. Strain sauce to make it very
berry, black cherry, huckleberry and fig.
smooth and return it to the pan to reheat.
A multiple gold medal winner, this is a striking wine which best compliments foods
Taste and adjust with seasoning.
with full, complex flavors. Four generations of the Zina Hyde Cunningham Family have
farmed and grown grapes in and around the stunning terrain of the Anderson Valley, Cut the pork into ¼ inch slices and add carving
harmonizing produce such as walnuts, prunes, apples and pears with the art of making juices to the sauce for more flavors. Top the
lasting and memorable wines with unique taste. pork slices with a spoonful or two of the sauce
In the spirit of the 17-year-old pioneering, would-be gold miner, then blacksmith- and serve.
turned rancher, Zina Hyde, bold flavors of the family’s outstanding Lake County Petite
Sirah beautifully compliment worldly, adventurous dishes such as this pan roasted pork. Zina Hyde Cunningham
In this recipe, the tender, slightly sweet pork adapts well to the tangy yet satisfying 14077 Highway 128 Boonville
flavors from the peanut sauce. (707) 895-9462 • www.zinawinery.com
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Mike Grgich and Roots of Peace Join Together to Celebrate

Fund-Raising Efforts to Replace Mines with Vines in Croatia
Croatian-born Miljenko “Mike” Grgich joined Mike Grgich Mike arrived in the Napa Valley in 1958 from
with Heidi Kuhn, founder and CEO, Roots of Peace, Croatia and worked for some of Napa’s best wineries,
to toss coins into the Roots of Peace Fountain on the Souverain, Christian Brothers, Beaulieu Vineyards and
33rd anniversary of the Paris Tasting to mark the Robert Mondavi Winery, before becoming winemaker
more than $250,000 raised for replacing the scourge at Chateau Montelena. He then crafted the
of land mines with bountiful grape vines in Croatia. Chardonnay that beat the best white wines in France
Working together, Grgich and Roots of Peace in the now-famous 1976 Paris Tasting, helping to
recently raised more than $150,000 to remove land- shatter the myth that only French soil could produce
mines in Bastica (translated as “Little Garden’), the world’s greatest wines. Grgich then formed a part-
Croatia. In spring 2009, more than 11,000 grape nership with Austin Hills and on Independence Day
vines were planted with the help of the Rotary Clubs 1977 they broke ground in Rutherford to build Grgich
in San Francisco and Zadar, Croatia. In recognition Hills Cellar. Since starting Grgich Hills, Grgich has
of Grgich’s contributions, the University of Zadar has continued receiving international awards for his
established the “Miljenko Grgich Field of Peace.” Grgich is very proud estate-grown wines and he has been recognized for being a leader in
of this legacy for future generations so they may live without the fear sustainable vineyard practices.
of landmines beneath their plows. Roots of Peace is a San Rafael based nonprofit organization whose
“Through the leadership of legendary vintner Miljenko ‘Mike’ mission is to rid the world of landmines and other remnants of war by
Grgich, countless limbs of children and farmers have been saved from transforming toxic minefields into thriving farmland and communi-
the perils of landmines, and bountiful vineyards now thrive on former ties.
war-torn lands,“ says Heidi Kühn. “Mike Grgich truly represents the For further information, visit the websites at www.rootsofpeace.org
heart of his beloved homeland of Croatia!” or www.grgich.com.
Jeffry can be heard discussing wine country every Thursday at 5:45pm on the
Monterey Peninsula's number 1 rated talk show: www.ForLocalsOnly.com; with live
digital streaming from the legendary KRML Jazz & Blues Radio, in Carmel.
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s hot this week
E-mail content considerations to jeff@fyiwinecountry.com
by Jeffry Ross
Beaucoup Beaulieu congenial nature. Guests will experience • There are other creative, cost-effective ways
In one of the loveliest settings in all of Heidi’s current releases from her two wineries to enjoy wine without compromising
Napa Valley, Beaulieu Vineyard has been – La Sirena and Amuse Bouche. If you’re quality. You can opt for non-vintage
making quality Cabernet Sauvignon for more looking for a special dining experience, get on bottlings, which allows producers to use
than 100 years. Vice President of Wine- board the Napa Valley Wine Train for dinner fruit from several harvests. You can broaden
making, Joel Aiken, who has been with the with one of Napa’s living legends. Cost is your appellations to purchase less expen-
winery for 25 years, oversees 1,100 acres of $225 per person. To reserve a seat, call 1-800- sive fruit in outlying regions. You can
vines across for AVAs. The winery carries on 427-4124 or go to www.WineTrain.com. purchase futures, or you can join a wine
founder, George Latour’s legacy by offering a club (I highly recommend the Kaz Klub
Deals and Discounts
range of wines for every occasion, from from Kaz Winery in Kenwood. Delicious
• Wine consumers who seek both bargains
everyday to once-in-a-lifetime. The inviting wines and everything is buy one get one
and quality should head west. Most of the
tasting room offers 5 tasting options including free)!
wineries along the Wine Road offer compli-
Maestro Red Wine Tasting which, for $15, mentary tasting and are open daily. Of Upcoming
you can taste 4 limited production wines from course, some do charge for tasting, however “Grape To Glass” is an unforgettable
a rotating selection of small lots, and $30 gets that small fee is most often deducted from a journey through the heart of Sonoma County
you into their heavenly Reserve series. wine purchase. Popular stops include – the Russian River Valley. Take this opportu-
Beaulieu Vineyard is located at 1960 St. Alderbrook, known for world-class Zinfan- nity to experience an amazing list of unique
Helena Hwy, Rutherford. For more informa- dels and picnics in the vineyards. Armida is and educational wine tours and panel discus-
tion: www.BVWines.com or (707) 967-5233. a intimate hilltop winery prized for its high- sions, go behind-the-scenes through beautiful
Summer Sounds end reds and sweeping views of the Russian vineyards and wineries and meet some of the
Breathtaking views, wine tasting and River and Dry Creek Valley. Quivira is an Russian River Valley’s most respected growers
sizzling jazz! Rodney Strong Vineyards artisan, family-owned winery that is 100% and winemakers. Commencing August 14th
presents its 19th annual “Jazz in the Vine- solar-powered with certified organic and through the 16th, Grape To Glass includes
yard” summer concert series with an impres- Biodynamic® vineyards. Matrix excels in cinema screenings, balloon rides, spa treat-
sive array of musicians over six separate Bordeaux varietals earning 91 points from ments, kayaking on the river, barbecue and a
weekend dates. Surrounded by acres of beau- Wine Spectator on their Dry Creek Valley whole lot more. Complete weekend packages
tiful vineyards, guests at Rodney Strong Vine- Zinfandel (2005). Historic Hop Kiln is a begin at $450 per person, individual events
yards are treated to some of the top acts in must for the food and wine crowd. In addi- start at $35. Tickets just went on sale and will
contemporary jazz, as well as the occasional tion to specializing in Pinot Noir and sell out. To purchase, go to www.rrvw.org or
crossover artist. Concerts are performed Chardonnay (at very good prices), you can call (707) 521-2535.
behind the winery on the Green providing an also pick a warm loaf of ciabatta, some After a mega-successful inaugural launch
intimate venue along with picnicking and cheese and prosciutto and then enjoy a last year, two of Sonoma Wine Country’s
wine tasting. This year’s schedule is high- picnic by the duck pond. More information premier wine and food festivals return for
lighted by appearances from boomer faves about these, and other worthy wineries, are another round of “Sonoma Wine Country
Daryl Hall and John Oats. Slated for July 11th found in this magazine starting on page 46. Weekend.” This fete features more than 200
are The Rippingtons and Bay Area legend, All in all, you probably won’t find a more wineries and chefs over three days of fabulous
Craig Chaquico. Tickets begin at $45. For congenial place to taste and experience winemaker lunches and dinners, a grand
more details, visit www.RodneyStrong.com or wine country. tasting and the most fun you’ll ever have at a
call (949) 360-7800. FYI: For an additional • Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to lower wine auction. Tickets for the September 4th
$25, upgrade to a VIP ticket which includes a your standards. Wine drinkers not only to 6th weekend are available now and will
reserved seat in front of the stage and a glass of appreciate finding an $8 bottle of wine, but sell out. Call 1-800-939-7666 or visit
Rodney Strong Vineyards’ wine. finding an $8 bottle that drinks like a $16. www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com to
To that end, the Wine Garage, in Calistoga, receive an invitation.
Culinary Coup caters to the budget-minded wine buyer Tickets just went on sale for the 23rd
Talk about a coup, the Napa Valley Wine with all of their ambitious offerings $25 and Annual B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival. Sched-
Train welcomes ‘The First Lady of Wine’ on under (with many under $15). Specializing uled performers for the Friday, October 2nd
board their culinary excursion. Heidi in upwards of 300 different wines and an and 3rd event includes the Doobie Brothers,
Peterson Barrett is world-renowned for her impressive inventory of over 3000 bottles, Journey, Pablo Cruise and Little Feat. This
spectacular, cult Cabernet Sauvignons. the Wine Garage is where the industry goes two-day concert will sell out, so purchase
Around the valley, she is known not only for to buy wine. www.WineGarage.net; (707) your tickets now. (800) 330-4064;
her stellar winemaking skills but also for her 942-5332 www.brcohn.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | THINGS TO DO
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Announce Harvest Stomp 2009

The Ultimate Harvest Party Celebration cuisine, presented with a theatrical flair. As they enter the grounds,
with Good Food, Good Friends and Great Wines guests will be enveloped with aromas of seasonal Spanish paella,
Admirers of Napa Valley wines now have a chance to deepen their Argentinean asado, roasted pigs, Mexican ceviche and oysters on the
understanding of the growers’ role in the creation of these fine wines half shell. It will all blend with the scent of harvest, when the air is ripe
during an authentic harvest celebration on Saturday, August 29 from with the smells of grapes, fermenting juice and late summer heat radi-
6 to 10 p.m. at the Gamble Ranch’s State Farm, Oakville. Harvest ating from the soil. The evening will include dancing, a raffle and a live
STOMP is sponsored by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG), and auction filled with a limited number of select, one-of-a-kind Napa
proceeds will help fund their programs to preserve and promote Napa Valley experiences.
Valley vineyards. Tickets for the Harvest STOMP evening are $100 per person. For
To fully appreciate the allure of the grape harvest in the Napa Valley, ticket information, visit www.harveststomp.org or call (707) 944-
one must experience it first-hand. An evening celebration in the vine- 8311 for more information.
yard will feature diverse wines from throughout the Napa Valley and
offer a chance to meet the Growers who tend the grapes and make the
wines. Diners will be treated to an amazing pastiche of exhibition-style
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
NAPA VALLEY
Time to revisit an old favorite – Cypress Inn
It was a beautiful day in A few years ago, the
May, an inspiration to play Cypress Inn had only a
tourist once again. It was small bar just off the lobby.
early afternoon when my After a sizable renovation, a
friend and I arrived in restaurant was added. At
Carmel. The sun was shining first, it served only appe-
and it was a great day for a tizers to accompany the
walk. We stopped in our favorite coffee shop on drinks. Now, it is a full-service, exciting place to
INN ON RANDOLPH
Ocean Avenue, the Carmel Baking Company. After dine. Terry’s Lounge was named for Doris Day’s
1860s landmark Victorian and 1930s cottages in bracing ourselves with a delicious latte, we strolled son Terry Melcher. The dining room is kind of
Napa’s Riverfront District. All accommodations
include full breakfast, privae bath, A/C, phone.
the sidewalks of the town window shopping and divided into four areas. There are a few tables
Most feature whirlpool tub, fireplace, deck or patio. enjoying our surroundings. upstairs for quiet, private dining, there are tables
Cottages also offer TV/VCR/CD, fridge, microwave.
411 Randolph Street, Napa Sunset House is part of the Lamp Lighter Inn. in the bar area for a bistro feel, there are a few
(707) 257-2886 Our room that night was the Sea Otter. If you ever tables just outside the bar for more informal
www.innonrandolph.com
get an opportunity to stay, ask for it. It is a very surroundings and of course, there is the patio. The
pleasant room on the second floor. Just before going patio is great. It has a fireplace for cool evenings,
to dinner, I went downstairs and stopped by the and a party ambiance.
wine reception. I talked with Ann, our charming It was difficult to make up our minds. All of the
hostess, and caught up on happenings and events in selections on the carefully assembled menu looked
the area. One of the other guests stopped by, and we delicious. After a little deliberation we were ready.
chatted for a while. For an appetizer, we ordered the bruschetta, my
This time in Carmel, I thought I would stop by guest had a Caesar salad and I opted for the endive
an old favorite to see how things were going. See Cypress Inn, page 74
SONOMA COUNTY– SANTA ROSA LODI/WOODBRIDGE

FLAMINGO RESORT & SPA ROBIN’S NEST GUEST HOUSE (209) 334-3952
CANDLELIGHT INN 170 rooms and suites on 10 acres, garden setting with heated pool, night club with entertain- 665 W. Turner Road, Lodi www.robinsnestlodi.com
Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person ment,Terrace Grill restaurant, fitness center and tennis courts WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa 1-800-848-8300 2505 W. Turner Road (209) 334-6988
decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors
d’oeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxu- AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS
VINTNERS INN 8400 E. Harney Lane (209) 367-0882
rious 30'x60'; swimming pool
Forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios;
1045 Easum Drive, Napa THE INN AT LOCKHOUSE
1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.com
surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584 19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford (209) 727-5715
4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com
MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST
SONOMA COUNTY– SONOMA LAMP LIGHTER INN
Tucked into an ancient grove of trees and just steps to the famous Carmel Beach, you will discover a
charming inn with two cottages and four guest rooms inn and Sunset House Suites. These bed and
LEDSON HOTEL
breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935.
Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms (831) 624-6046 www.carmellamplighter.com
with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies.
Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 VAGABOND’S INN
480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's
finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries and blocks away
KENWOOD INN AND SPA
from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn.
A premier Sonoma County destination for discerning visitors seeking gracious treat-
(831) 624-7738 www.vagabondshouseinn
ment, lush surroundings, soothing pools and elegant accommodations all in a Tuscan
Setting. (707) 833-1293 CASA DE CARMEL AND MONTE VERDE INNS
Check out our website for 10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood www.kenwoodinn.com Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just steps from Ocean Avenue with its many shops,
more lodging options in galleries and restaurants, the Inn is only five blocks from the miracle mile of Carmel’s white sandy
SONOMA COUNTY– COAST beach. Style, comfort, location – these inns have it all.
California wine country: Monte Verde & Ocean Ave., Carmel
INN AT THE TIDES 831 624-6046, www.carmelmonteverdeinn.com
Napa Valley • Sonoma County
Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub, LONE OAK LODGE
Livermore • Central Coast
Lodi/Sierra Foothills fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available; Voted Monterey PeninsulaTravel Planner BestValue.Within minutes to aquarium, wineries,
Mendocino • Lake County continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788 Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. Rooms available with kitchenettes.
800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com
Winemaker Profile: Hahn Estates
PAUL CLIFTON
by Jenna Hanson Clifton eventually left Don Blackburn to his passion for wine, his knowledge about the
further educate himself in the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the crush and to
F
or Paul Clifton, winemaking started industry by going back to school. He spent the bottling, and his perseverance to learning
with the yearning to make a career the year of 2002 in New Zealand at Lincoln as much as possible by continuing to read
change from firefighting. One day the University receiving his post graduate degree and experiment in order to create the finest
college graduate discovered an abundance of in Viticulture. He then returned to the Salinas wines feasible. Whether it is finding the best
winemaking apparatus in the basement of his Valley where he had grown up and knew dirt to grow a great Pinot Noir grape or
grandparents’ home and was intrigued by the plenty of wine opportunities were awaiting. figuring out how to make a Chardonnay taste
family history; they utilized the basement Eventually, Clifton ventured to his current just the way it should, Clifton will experi-
during prohibition to craft wine and whiskey. place of business, Hahn Estates, in 2003 ment, take notes and study until he has found
He later cleaned everything off and brought where he started in the cellar and has spent perfection.
the equipment back to working status in the last six years working his way up to his The award-winning wines Hahn Estate
1993. What started with experimenting at current title of Head Winemaker. When introduces each year would define Clifton as
home turned into reading books on wine- asked about an average day at work Clifton an accomplished winemaker but he would
making and eventually answering an ad in smiles and replies “there are some days that humbly disagree, “you don’t ever really feel
the newspaper to work under Don Black- are longer than others but essentially this is a accomplished because there are so many vari-
burn at both Bernardus Winery and Byington job I would almost do for free.” Clifton goes ables and it is always changing and there is
Winery. For the next six years Blackburn, on to say “it is important to work in an envi- always something new to learn and work
who was his mentor in many ways, exposed ronment where everyone is happy and enjoys with.”
Clifton to a more professional winemaking what they do. If you surround yourself with Hahn Estates is open seven days a week:
procedure as well as a hands on education to people who are just as passionate about Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4
the whole process of making wine; a different making a good wine as you are it shows in the p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more
style and practice from experimenting at wine. That’s what we have here at Hahn.” information, call (831) 678-4555 or visit the
home. A few things that illustrate Paul Clifton are website at Hahnestates.com.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY
NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Tasting Room of the Week:
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO

by Nan Reiley The Oberon label, for instance, features wine books, tableware, wine glasses, table
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon linens and olive oil. Folio is also artist-
W
hen the Robert Mondavi family sold Blanc and Moscato, and is made under the friendly, as you might expect, and each
its famous winery in 2004, it didn’t watchful care of winemaker, Tony Coltrin. A month features the works (for sale) of a
take the Mondavi children long to delicious summer wine to taste is Oberon different local artist. On the first Friday of
find other outlets for their prodigious Sauvignon Blanc, made fromaa Valley each month, a special reception for the artist
talents. Michael Mondavi headed straight for grapes. It has an aroma of pears and nutmeg, of the month takes place from 5 to 7 p.m.
the Carneros region of Napa Valley, and you and a crisp, delicate balance of fruit and Folio Winemakers’ Studio is located at
might want to do the same thing the next acidity in the mouth that makes it a great 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa, (707) 256-2757.
time you find yourself in the area. The truth food companion. Another winner to try is Tasting hours are Thursday through
is that Napa Valley is simply huge when it Renteria Pinot Noir, from the cool Russian Tuesday (closed Wednesday), 10 a.m. to
comes to exploring wineries: if you focus on River Valley of Sonoma County, famous for 4:30 p.m. Call to check availability. Special
the Carneros district, at the southwestern its Pinot Noir vineyards. Renteria’s pepper tours are available by advance appoint-
edge, you will be out of congested traffic, and cherry aroma signals classic Pinot Noir ment. For a complete listing of available
surrounded by serene and beautiful views of and the rich, earthy red fruit flavors in the wines and directions to the winery, go to
green hills and vineyards, and free to travel mouth make this an outstanding example of www.foliowinestudio.com.
very short distances to some of the finest the variety. Law requires that only wines made at the
wineries in California. Mondavi’s Folio Folio Winemakers’ Studio is surrounded winery can be tasted and sold in the tasting
Winemakers’ Studio is a must-see Carneros by vineyards, and the farmhouse-style room, but many of the international brands
gem. building is low-keyed and welcoming, with marketed by Folio Fine Wine Partners are
The winery offers you a wide-ranging high ceilings, inviting fireplace and an ample available for you to taste at Folio Enoteca &
wine tasting experience that is almost a full tasting bar that displays the many wines Winery, the family’s wine bar, café and
day’s activity in itself! Folio Winemakers’ available to taste. Weather permitting – and micro-winery located in the Oxbow Public
Studio features 11 different local brands. it usually does in California – you can enjoy Market in downtown Napa.
Folio has access to some of the finest vine- sipping your wine on a large back porch, Folio Enoteca is located in the Oxbow
yards in the region, and bottles wine with roofed but open to the gentle breezes and Public Market, 610 First Street, Napa, (707)
single-vineyard labels, so you’ll find that lush greenery of the Carneros hills and vine- 256-3700. It is open Monday, Wednesday,
some of the wines offered are available only yards, with views all the way to impressive Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7
at the tasting room because of their very Mt. Diablo to the east. Comfy sofas and p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.,
limited production. This is an added incen- chairs invite lingering in this fortunate place. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday
tive to head to the sole source of delicious An added attraction is a fine collection of from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The informative
single-vineyard wines. merchandise for sale, including food and website is at www.foliowinestudio.com.
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S T. H E L E N A Cheers! St. Helena 2009 Summer Toast to the Season

In the heart of the Napa Valley, Valley Socials for local friendships and visitors alike.
a new non-profit organization called On the first Friday of every month through October from 6 to 9
‘Cheers! St. Helena”is throwing one of p.m., everyone is invited. Shops are open and world-class wines are
the best Social parties of the season. being poured at more than 45 locations on Main Street. Wine tickets
Cheers! St. Helena, a voluntary to taste top Napa Valley wines are available for purchase by anyone 21
organization for St. Helena, was or over and there are three different ticket prices to choose from: $5
founded and organized by St. for a single taste or $35 for a nightly pass to taste everywhere or $100
Helena resident and vintner Todd for a season pass to taste wines everywhere at all the monthly Cheers!
White. “If you are friendly and Socials in the 2009 Season. Cheers! guests are invited to stroll the
enjoy food and wine, St. Helena is streets of downtown St. Helena and stop into the shops where vint-
the place for you. St. Helena is ners are sharing wines, restaurants are showcasing some of their fare,
the friendliest town in America and live music echoes throughout the streets.
and is located in the heart of the More information is available at www.cheerssthelena.com.
most important wine appellation
in the World. We are very proud
to celebrate St. Helena’s Best of
Class hospitality with friends and
visitors” White says.
Following the very successful
inaugural Cheers! Social on May
1st, Cheers! has quickly gained
momentum and is destined to be
the highlight of summer Napa
Yountville
W H E R E S H O P P I N G
V Marketplace – A Variety of Fine Merchandise Awaits

Old romantic stone winery? Check. Designer labels? Check. Fine
M E E T S L I F E S T Y L E
GIFTS, HOME & GARDEN

art? Yep. Award-winning wines? Delicious food? Absolutely! Head no
further than V Marketplace – a destination gem at the heart of historic Domaine Home & Garden
Yountville in Napa Valley. Italian serving-ware, sparkling wine glasses, cherry-wood wine
Set in the old Groezinger Winery, V Marketplace is a unique collec- storage, handcrafted furniture, wine country artistry and tranquil
tion of contemporary shops, superb galleries, and, of course, world- garden fountains – the perfect store to treat yourself and your loved
class wine boutiques that even the most traveled-of-tourists and local- ones!
of-locals will enjoy. The old Groezinger Winery (circa 1870 and listed ART
on the United States Registry of Historic Places) has been restored so
that the time-worn bricks, cobblestones and exposed wood architec- Blue Heron Gallery
ture of one of Napa’s oldest wineries today stylishly houses some of the Located upstairs in V Marketplace, Blue Heron boasts a stellar
best places to find Napa Valley winemakers, artisans, designers and collection of epically romantic wine country photography, painting
chefs. and sculpture. Should you wish to purchase wine country inspiration
V Marketplace is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for your home or office, Blue Heron is your first stop!
(except restaurants and winebars) and is located at 6525
WINE TASTING & DINING
Washington Street in Yountville, Napa Valley. Exit
Veterans Home Exit from CA Highway 29. Visit NapaStyle Paninoteca & Wine Bar
www.vmarketplace.com or call (707) 944-2451 for more Sample small lot, artisan and even rare
details. wines in casual luxury! Sit back and enjoy the
warm sunlight as sommeliers discuss featured
CLOTHES
wines and pour tastings of Napa Valley wines.
i.elle Or gnosh on delish, handmade paninis made
Sumptuous women’s clothing for all to order! Wines are available to taste, by the glass and purchase.
ages and all lifestyles. Chic dresses, NapaStyle is open until 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday nights.
stylish pants, trim skirts, and wide-brim
Bottega
hats? No wonder i.elle has been voted
Located directly across from his flagship NapaStyle, Chef
the best women’s clothing store in wine
Chiarello’s warm and inviting restaurant is a definite local and visitor’s
country!
favorite. Using artisanally produced and homemade ingredients,
Sisters Bottega’s menu of Italian inspired regional cuisine
Three levels of men’s and women’s like spiced quail and braised shortribs pairs well
apparel for the young and hip! Find with a top-notch California and Italian wine list.
unique gifts, designer jeans, the latest Lunch is served Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.
swimwear and lacey under things. Or to 2:30 p.m.; dinner Monday through Thursday
book an appointment for bridal make- 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; dinner Friday through Saturday 5
up, eyebrow or eyelash tinting and waxing in the top-floor’s to 10 p.m. and Sunday dinner until 9:30 p.m. The
boutique salon. lounge is open for late service, weather permitting.
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Napa Valley Bike Tours – Experience Wine Country at a Leisurely Pace

One of the nicest – not to mention health- Napa Valley while traveling to small, boutique
iest – ways to get to know the Napa Valley has wineries with a knowledgeable guide and
to be on a bicycle. The pace is leisurely, you following support van,” said Brad Dropping,
can really absorb the sights and sounds company president.
around you as you pedal along, and you end The company offers a variety of other
the day – or the week – with an entirely options as well, from kayaking to bike rentals,
different set of memories than if you had even all-inclusive vacation packages. Plus, for
zipped through this beautiful valley in a car. corporations and private groups, they offer
If this sounds as appealing to you has it custom tours and team-building events. No
had to thousands of other visitors, Napa clothes and purchases you make. All you have matter which you pick, cycling or kayaking
Valley Bike Tours will be happy to provide the to do is make a reservation and show up at through the Napa Valley are unique and
helmets and the bikes and a van to follow the their shop by 9:30 a.m. Full-day tours return always enjoyable experiences.
group so you can toss in any gear, extra between 3 and 5 p.m.; half-day tours finish Napa Valley Bike Tours is centrally located
between 1 and 2 p.m., rain or shine. at 6488 Washington St. in Yountville and is
“We strive to offer an unparalleled experi- open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
ence for our guests hoping to be their most reservations or more information, call them at
YO U N T V I L L E memorable encounter in wine country. There (707) 944-2953 or 1-800- 707-BIKE (2453).
A T T R A C T I O N S is nothing like removing the window shield You can also check them out on the web at
between you and the beautiful scenery in www.napavalleybiketours.com.
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Calistoga
HOT SPRINGS • COOL WINES • WARM WELCOME
Plan a Visit to the Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga

by Christin Piccin imminent. The geyser’s eruptions come farther apart and decrease in
size, coinciding with earthquakes within 300 miles in the next few
When wine touring has tired
days.
you out, take a short detour
Kolbek delights in sharing her vast knowledge of the geyser and of
from Highway 29 beneath the
local history, and is available by appointment for private tours. Like-
lofty peak of Mt. St. Helena, for
wise, a series of panels scattered through the garden area, plus a video
a nature break at Old Faithful
room explain the mysteries of California’s Old Faithful. The geyser is
Geyser of California.
located at 1299 Tubbs Lane off Hwy. 29 in Calistoga and is open 9 a.m.
Just outside Calistoga, the
to 6 p.m., every day of the year. For more information, call (707) 942-
Geyser’s peaceful garden
6463 or visit www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com.
“theater” is ringed with tall
grasses and feathery-leafed
bamboo. In anticipation of the
imminent eruption, I found a
shady seat at one of the many
picnic tables scattered about
and closed my eyes. Only the
songs of chirping birds who were secreted away in the bamboo, were
evident. Suddenly, though, there was an ominous, throaty rumble. My
eyes popped open. The geyser was coming to life.
Centered in a small, grass-hemmed pond, the geyser had begun
coughing puffs of steam which dissolved into the warm afternoon air.
Then it started to gurgle and bubble like a witch’s cauldron. Suddenly
it sent up a few spurts three or four feet high.
After a few minutes of playful squirting, it erupted. It was as if
someone had opened a fire hydrant straight into the sky. A column of
350-degree hot water spouted from the rocky source, backlit by the
sun. As it peaked, the steaming water fanned out into miniscule
droplets that fell like shimmering diamond dust then disappeared,
leaving the pond as calm and serene as it was before the show began.
Hot springs and steam vents are numerous but there are only a
handful of geysers in the world that can be relied on to erupt
predictably and repeatedly. Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of
those.
Geyser owner Olga Kolbek, who has logged the geyser’s activity
since 1983, noticed a surprising link between the geyser’s eruptions
and earthquakes. While the geyser spouts off at 40-minute intervals
most days, subsequent studies by seismologists have revealed that
California’s Old Faithful goes off schedule when earthquakes activity is
CALISTOGA
Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail – ‘A Road Less Traveled’

As we all know, when it comes to wine the Napa Valley is one place
made up of many different regions, districts, AVAs, associations and
so on. Sometimes one of the things that helps unite them is a road and
the area around it. A road such as the Silverado Trail that runs through
this famous Valley. It is often referred to, and accurately so, as “Napa
Valley’s Road Less Traveled.”
The Silverado Trail Wineries Association is a group of more than
40 wineries and businesses along the historic Silverado Trail, which
runs the tranquil and scenic eastside of this world-renowned wine
region. Association winery members consist of both large and small
producers, all offering wines of the highest caliber and acclaim as well
as exceptional hospitality. Visitors are welcome year round as most
wineries have tasting rooms open to the public, while some are by
appointment only.
Currently member wineries include an extensive listing of some of
the Napa Valley’s finest wineries of all sizes and types. Some you have
William Hill Estate

certainly heard of, others might be new to you. They include places
from A (August Briggs, Andretti) to Z (Zahtila Vineyards, ZD).
Stretching from Napa to Calistoga, there are iconic names like Joseph and Paraduxx, which are completely different stories.
Phelps, Stags Leap Cellars and Raymond, and there is newcomer You can sip the sparkling wines of Mumm Napa and try the
Black Stallion and the widely known Clos du Bois. famous Kosher wines of Hagafen Cellars that have been served at the
One, Sterling Vineyards, even has a tram, to give you a birds eye White House many times. Cliff Lede has a beautiful inner courtyard
view of the northern half of the valley, while Monticello Vineyards is as well as an art gallery; some, such as Failla Wines, Steltzner and
modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s home in Virginia and the architec- others have their naturally temperature and humidity controlled
ture of Chimney Rock is evocative of the original founder’s South caves. William Hill Estate, near Silverado Resort (also a member)
African roots. The design of Darioush is in a world of it’s own, as you and Rutherford Hill are known for both their wine and their views
can see for yourself, even from a distance. of the valley, while Summit Lake Vineyard & Winery sits farther
Casa Nuestra has their goats and a vintage Lamborghini tractor removed, up in Angwin, past and above Conn Creek.
out back, Dutch Henry (and others) has their resident canine staff Right on the trail sit Signorello, Pina Cellars, Van der Hayden,
and greeters, and Judd’s Hill a small and handsome flock of Rhode William Harrison Vineyards, Luna Vineyards, and more. So who
Island Red chickens. RustRidge, up in the hills, is famed for both did we leave out? Well there is Venge Vineyards and Vincent Arroyo
their wines and their equine stock. Then there are Duckhorn Winery Winery, Baldacci Family Vineyards and Bighorn Cellars for
starters. Then be sure to add Silverado Vineyards, James Cole
Estate Wineries, Hartwell Vineyards, Rutherford Ranch, and
Titus Vineyards, Robinson Family Vineyards and the whimsically
christened Midsummer Cellars.
Since this is about discovery, look for Envy Wines and wines from
The Terraces, and in Calistoga, Olabisi Wines, small producers all.
And while Omi Farm has a small Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard that
produces grapes for local wineries, they also grow seasonal vegetables,
fruit and nuts, and raise sheep, rabbits, chickens and Australian Cattle
Dogs. Such is the diversity of the Napa Valley and those who live and
work here.
For more information, go to the association’s comprehensive
website, www.silveradotrail.com. On it you can use their map to plan
your trip, go direct to member websites, find places to dine and stay,
special events throughout the year, coupons, a weather forecast, and
Joseph Phelps
a variety of other things to do on your visit. A visit bound to be
memorable as you explore this scenic and less traveled road.
Napa Valley Fine Art
‘Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities’ at Mumm Napa
A unique and glamorous photography exhibit with candid photos USA Today, and he was twice nominated for a Pulitzer Prize while at
of the top Hollywood celebrities is currently on exhibit at Mumm the Los Angeles Times. Rose is also a recipient of a World Press Award
Napa Winery. Titled “Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities,” for one of the few still photos ever taken of an earthquake as it is actu-
the exhibit includes a selection of more than 100 ally occurring. Rose helped organize the highly
black-and-white images from former Los Angeles successful “Legends of Rock Photography” exhibit at
Times photographer George Rose, who chronicled Mumm Napa in 2005.
popular culture in the Los Angeles area during the As part of its ongoing commitment to fine art
late ’70s and early ’80s. photography and in addition to the new “Hollywood,
Rare and revealing photos of such celebrities as Beverly Hills & Other Perversities” exhibit, Mumm
Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Grace Napa’s Private Collection Gallery features an exclusive
Kelly, Keith Richards, Ronald Reagan, Mary Tyler collection of rare, original fine art photographs by the
Moore and Bill Cosby are included in the exhibit, legendary landscape photographer Ansel Adams.
which are presented at the highly regarded Fine Art There is no charge to visitors to view the fine art
Photography Gallery at Mumm Napa in Napa Valley. photography exhibits at Mumm Napa.
The images come from Rose’s new book, “Holly- Mumm Napa is one of California’s top sparkling
wood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities,” and focus wine producers and one of the most popular desti-
on television, film, music, sports and the arts. From nations for wine country visitors. The winery and
disco to punk, mud wrestling to wet t-shirts, visitor center are located in Rutherford along the Silverado Trail in the
Academy Awards to Emmy Awards, Los Angeles provides a diverse Napa Valley and are open daily for tours, tastings and private events.
and colorful backdrop for these photos. The show runs through Visitor center and fine art photography gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5
August 21, 2009 at the winery in Rutherford. p.m. daily. For additional information on visiting the winery and its
Rose’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek and exhibits, call (707) 967-7700 or visit www.mummnapa.com.
NAPA VALLEY ART
Napa Valley Festival del Sole Gives Back

– It is a Summer Festival Like No Other
Each year Napa Valley Festival del
Sole brings together an astonishing
gathering of internationally celebrated
talent, and the finest in food, wine
and Napa hospitality – for an unpar-
alleled cultural experience.
The fourth annual Festival, which
takes place July 17-25, features a
roster of world-renowned artists that
includes soprano Renée Fleming,
Simon Fowler - EMI Classics
violinists Sarah Chang and Nikolaj
Znaider, pianists Leif Ove Andsnes, Leif Ove Andsnes
Antonio Pappano and Conrad Tao, jazz singer Dana Land, and Napa
resident Robert Redford. The festival, renowned for its world-class Photo by Rocco Ceselin
Robert Redford (right) teams up with the
concerts, exclusive receptions, lunches, dinners and art exhibitions,
festival for an evening benefiting the
also includes another important tradition – giving back to the Redford Center, on July 21 at Castello di
community. This year, the festival hosts three benefits and deepens Amorosa (above).
its commitment to arts education and enrichment through the
launch of the Bouchaine Young Artist Series.
“The tremendous support we receive from the community is Fleming – a blending of interna-
inspiring,” said Festival Director Richard Walker. “We are pleased to tional glamour and Napa wine
join forces with our partners to give back to causes important to all country ambience that makes this
of us.” festival so unique.
On July 20, an “Evening of Persian Hospitality” benefits the Juve- Tickets for these benefit evenings
nile Diabetes Research Foundation. Held at Darioush, this annual range from $500-$1000 per person Photo by Kristina Loggia
event is a favorite on the festival schedule. Anoushirvan Rohani and inclusive of the dinners (a healthy chunk is tax-deductible). Festival
his ensemble perform in the winery’s beautiful concert tickets range from $35 - $125, but fans can
amphitheater. His music sets the stage for the tradi- also experience great music at no cost through the
tional Persian cuisine and elegant Darioush wines Bouchaine Young Artist Series. This program provides
guests savor after the performance. performance opportunities for emerging talent. The
Robert Redford teams up with the festival for an free concerts are sponsored by Bouchaine Vineyards –
evening benefiting the Redford Center, on July 21 at owners Tatiana and Gerret Copeland are major festival
Castello di Amorosa. Fourteen-year-old violin-sensa- supporters. The festival also provides tickets to youth
tion Chad Hoopes performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, groups and makes a grant each year to the Napa Valley
with Alondra de la Parra and the Philharmonic Youth Symphony.
Orchestra of the Americas. Redford takes the stage to More than a score of events take place throughout
narrate the four sonnets Vivaldi wrote to accompany the week at venues that include AVIA Napa, Calistoga
this much-loved work. Post-concert, artists and Ranch, Carneros Inn, Clos Pegase, Dominus Estate,
patrons dine under the stars with Agustin and Valeria Photo by Cliff Watts - EMI Classics Far Niente, HALL Napa Valley, Lincoln Theater, Luna
Huneeus at their home on the grounds of Quintessa Sarah Chang Vineyards, The Orchard at The Carneros Inn, Palmaz
winery. Vineyards, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Quent Cordair
Napa performing arts organizations benefit on July 23 when Fine Art, Robert Mondavi Winery, Rudd Vineyards & Winery, Round
Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming makes her festival Pond Estate, Seven Stones Winery, Signorello Vineyards, Napa Valley
debut at Castello di Amorosa. Star power continues on this night Opera House and Napa Valley Museum.
with performances by pianists Leif Ove Andsnes and Antonio For complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit
Pappano. Dinner following at The Napa Valley Reserve honors Ms. www.fdnsapa.org or call 1-888-337-6272.
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Getting to Napa Valley
TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 50 60 100
Bay Bridge 50 60 90
Sacramento 60 70 90
Santa Rosa 40 60 70
Getting around Napa Valley

Downtown Napa to Yountville 10 15 20
Yountville to St. Helena 10 15 30
St. Helena to Calistoga 10 10 15
Calistoga to Alexander Valley 25 35 45
Downtown Napa to Sonoma Plaza 15 20 25
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Prager Winery & Port Works – Not Your Typical Winery Experience
Step one foot into Prager Port Works’ fun Works’ most alluring bottle labels. In fact,
and unusual tasting room in St. Helena and when he painted a picture of his oldest
you’ll realize this is not a typical Napa winery. daughter, Madeline, he knew that the
Instead of glitz, you’ll find a secret hideaway, painting was destined to be a wine label. Only
a discovery praised by those in-the-know for there was no wine to go with it, so the family
beguilingly sippable ports and wines like no created one just for her. The wine is a late
others in Napa Valley. harvest Riesling spiked with brandy and
Visiting Prager is not only an adventure – tastes like honey and brandy-laced apricots.
they make sure it’s a captivating and delicious loving extended family. Dad, often manning And summer just might be the best time to
learning experience. The Pragers dash the the tasting room, founded the winery in visit Prager – the Prager’s glorious flower
image of old men sitting around puffing fat 1979, and Mrs. Prager makes the delectable garden is one of the winery’s most-relaxing
cigars and sipping Port. One visit reveals that candied walnuts the Pragers offer to pair with and most-photographed spots. Did I mention
the “stuffy factor” is non-existent. Port. The kids are Katie, who's the highly Jeff is also the family gardener? All the Pragers
Port for summertime? Port is so much organized one; Peter, the Port maker, who at Prager Port Works have a story, but I guess
more varied and versatile than its reputation knows his stuff and is fun to talk to about it; you could say Jeff’s is the most “colorful.”
as a winter wine, insists Port maker Peter John, who is equally welcoming as he is For a convivial and informative Port expe-
Prager. For the Pragers, it’s about sharing friendly; Mary who runs the Port Club and is rience, Prager Winery & Port Works is open
good food and great wine with family. The the recipe queen, and Richard, the cellar daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The
Pragers make Ports from numerous varieties, master, who I suspect, can get as wild as he is tasting fee of $10 includes tastings of all Ports
including Chardonnay and Verdelho, and charming. Then there’s Jeff about whom one and wine, and a souvenir crystal tasting glass.
Port maker Peter Prager insists there’s a Prager of the brothers merrily reveals, “We're not Prager is located at 1281 Lewelling Lane, off
Port to go with every food, even pizza! sure what he does.” Hwy. 29 just south of St Helena. Phone: (707)
Anyone who stops by is immediately Incidentally, Jeff is the family artist, who 963-7678, toll free at 1-800-969-7678 or
welcomed into the friendly, Prager-Port- designed and painted several of the Port visit online at www.PragerPort.com.
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Sono ma County Wineries
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ALEXANDER VALLEY
DRY CREEK VALLEY
& RUSSIAN RIVER
W I N E R I E S
Tasting Room of the Week:
GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS sophisticated tasting room visitors, an inti- Frei Ranch Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvi-
by Frances Rivetti
mate and attractive showcase for the Gallo gnon, Dry Creek Valley and Barrelli Creek
Mention the world-renowned Gallo brand family’s exclusive winemaker’s signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley.
to any passing wine aficionado and you will wines invites a more discerning palate of “Visitors love our $8 Steely White flight,”
undoubtedly be met with a resounding recog- exploration into several flights of sensational says Colton. This includes the winery’s 2007
nition of the late, pioneering brothers Ernest single vineyard wines not otherwise distrib- MacMurray Ranch Russian River Pinot Gris, a
and Julio Gallo and their 75-year legacy of uted to the general public. 2007 Rancho Zabaco Russian River Sauvi-
California winemaking. “The primary goal for the Gallo Family gnon Blanc and a 2006 Single Vineyard Two
For the roots of the world’s largest family- Vineyards tasting room is for visitors to Rock Chardonnay. Each of these wines was
owned winery are deeply entrenched in discover the distinctive and extraordinary made in stainless steel, producing the quin-
today’s global market for wine. From small qualities of our Winemaker’s Signature Series, tessential antidote of refreshment for a hot,
lot, one-of-a-kind releases to large-scale, Single Vineyard and Estate wines,” says Sonoma County summer’s afternoon.
export vintages, with Gallo children, grand- friendly and knowledgeable Tasting Room A $12 Passion for Pinot flight continues to
children and great-grandchildren still Lead, Jeff Colton. impress visitors with an affinity for classic,
working in the winery to preserve intrinsic Celebrating seven years on the “square” at cool climate wines. Gallo’s 2007 Sonoma
values and traditions, this first family of wine Healdsburg, the Gallo Family Vineyards Coast Winemaker’s Signature Pinot keeps
still believes that family ownership is the most tasting room is positioned in the midst of great company with a 2007 MacMurray
effective way to continue as a world leader in some 23 centrally located, downtown tasting Ranch Pinot from the Russian River and a
the industry. rooms. A gem of a destination point for fine 2006 Santa Rita Hills MacMurray Ranch
Distributing wine to 90 countries as the wine and gourmet food lovers, the square at contemporary.
largest exporter of California wines, one Healdsburg is the ideal place to discover the Soft, copper lighting reflects off ceiling to
might reasonably expect that most of the delights of Gallo’s Big Reds, Steely Whites, floor wine racks at the far end of the tasting
Gallo wines are substantially mass-produced cool climate Pinots and Signature flights. room, with stamped, stainless steel counter-
for such a widespread, international supply $15 flight tastings include the popular tops and cool, marble tile. A range of wine
and demand. Winemaker’s Signature 2007 Sonoma Valley country clothing, wine bags, picnic items and
Yet a visit to the cozy Gallo Family Vine- Zinfandel, 2006 Russian River Syrah and the tableware provides a pleasant browsing
yards Tasting Room tucked into a modest 2006 Sonoma County Meritage. opportunity after tasting the Gallo Family
storefront on the Plaza at Healdsburg is a “With less than 200 cases of each, these Vineyards’ most intriguing wines. The Gallo
welcome respite from an overwhelming wines are only distributed through the tasting tasting room is located at 320 Center Street,
concept of the winery’s vast worldwide room and our wine club,” says Colton. Healdsburg and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
marketplace. The Big Reds flight is also $15 and these seven days a week. For more information, call
Buzzing with enthusiastic banter of wines are all 2006 Single Vineyard, namely (707) 433-2458.
Bradford Mountain Announces New Tasting Room

Bradford Mountain officially opened its new tasting room last of wildlife such as wild turkeys, boars and mountain lions found on
month in Russian River Valley. The small-production winery special- Bradford Mountain. For more information about Bradford Mountain,
izes in Zinfandel and Syrah handcrafted by winemaker and partner, visit www.bradfordmountain.com.
Troy McEnery. The grapes are sourced from the winery’s certified
organic Grist Vineyard perched above the Dry Creek Valley, and are
custom crushed at sister winery C. Donatiello. The tasting room is
open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as by
appointment.
“The Grist Vineyard sits on a rugged, red, volcanic plateau 1,200’
above the valley floor,” said McEnery. “It has both a mountain influ-
ence and a tempering effect from the Pacific Ocean just 15 miles to the
west. This provides a unique mesoclimate very different from the
valley below, and along with the soils, gives us very low yields of
intensely flavored grapes that express minerality, sweet herbs, plum
and aromatic, Asian spices. Combined with our small-lot production
techniques, these wines offer something very unique and exclusive to
our visitors.”
Bradford Mountain produces three distinct wines: The 2005 Grist P R E F E R R E D
Vineyard Zinfandel (900 cases) produced from 40 year old vines; The
2005 Grist Vineyard Syrah (500 cases) sourced from a solitary block;
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and the 2005 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (1,950 cases), a blend of
grapes from the Grist Vineyard and nearby Goat Trek Vineyard. The
tasting room is located at 4035 Westside Road in Healdsburg, directly
adjacent to C. Donatiello Winery. For more information, visit
www.bradfordmountain.com or call (707) 431-4433.
About Bradford Mountain
Bradford Mountain is part of Hambrecht Wine Group, which also
includes C. Donatiello Winery and Healdsburg Ranches. Bradford
Mountain features a wild boar on its label, representing the multitude
‘Moshin Pictures’ Summer Series in Healdsburg

Moshin Vineyards presents their annual summer movie series:
Moshin Pictures. View a classic film on the winery crushpad
under the stars! $20 admission includes a glass of delicious
Moshin wine and unlimited popcorn. Ages 21 and over only,
please. Show time begins at dusk. Bring a sweater or blanket for SANTA ROSA
the cool Russian River evenings. Chairs are provided.
• July 11th - “Singin in the Rain”
• August 1st - “Pillow Talk”
Moshin Vineyards specializes in small lot, handcrafted wines,
which include Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot,
Petite Syrah and Zinfandel. Wine Club members enjoy the most
exclusive lots, making membership a fun and special way to
experience the artistry and dedication of our winemaking team.
Moshin Vineyards is located at 10295 Westside Road, south
of Wohler Bridge. For more information, call (707) 433-5499 or
visit www.moshinvineyards.com
C. Donatiello Winery Announces 2009 ‘Live from

the Middle Reach’ Summer Music Series Lineup
Singer-Songwriter Series Kicked Off with from her new album “LadyLuck,” available
Recording Artist Maria Taylor on June 28 Scheduled dates and artists: everywhere. The album features a guest
C. Donatiello Winery has announced the • July 5th – The Hellhounds appearance by Michael Stipe of R.E.M. on the
second annual “Live From the Middle Reach” • July 12th – Fred Odell track “Cartoons and Forever Plans.”
singer-songwriter music series. The 2009 • July 19th – Jason Damato Following each show, guests will have the
series will feature 14 complimentary concerts • July 26th – Summer Mencher & White Noise opportunity to meet the musical artists. No
set in the Organic Aroma Gardens, with reservations are necessary. Seating is reserved
• August 2nd – Big Papa & The TCB
sweeping views of the Russian River Valley’s for patrons of C. Donatiello Winery and is
• August 9th – Barba Shassus
Middle Reach, also known as the “Gold first-come, first-served. For more informa-
• August 16th – Alma Desnuda
Coast” of California Pinot Noir. Guests are tion, visit cdonatiello.com/visit/calendar.aspx.
• August 23rd – Allison Scull & Victor Martin
encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to pair About C. Donatiello Winery
• August 30th – Buddy Sounds & Company
with C. Donatiello wines while enjoying its Founded by Christopher Donatiello and
• September 6th – Chris O’Brien
outdoor café-style seating. The event runs Bill Hambrecht, the 14.5-acre estate has been
every Sunday from June 28th to September • September 13th – Byson Van Cleve – Troubaduo
organically farmed since 1998. Tasting room
27th from 1 to 4 p.m. Wine tasting is offered • September 20th – The Hellhounds
is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Private
daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • September 27th – Dani Paige Band
tours of the winery and Aroma Garden are
The series kicks off June 28th with available by arrangement. To inquire about a
Nettwerk Music recording artist Maria Taylor. been featured frequently on the popular TV private tour, call (707) 431-4417. For more
Taylor has contributed vocals to Bright Eyes, series Grey's Anatomy and other primetime information about the “Live From the Middle
Moby and Crooked Fingers. Her music has television shows. She’ll be performing songs Reach” music series, call (707) 431-4442.
New Tasting Room Opens

Merriam Vineyards opened thier new winery and tasting room on
the warmest edge of the Russian River Valley. With easy access from
Highway 101, the Merriam Vineyards tasting room in Healdsburg
offers a new perspective on Russian River Valley winegrowing, inviting
visitors to cross cultures as they taste California-crafted Bordeaux-style
wines in a tasting room designed to reflect the comfort and warmth of
a New England-style home.
Native New Englanders Peter and Diana Merriam first envisioned a
French-style winery in the United States during their honeymoon in
France, where they were struck by the rich culture of food and wine
and the seamless quality between life and work among French
vignerons. Peter and Diana are now living a seamless life of their own,
with nine vintages behind them and their new winery and tasting
room that is not only at the confluence of their three winegrowing
appellations – Russian River, Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys – but
also of the three landscapes that have shaped their lives together –
New England, France and Sonoma County.
Current vintage and select library wines are available at the tasting
room, where visitors are invited to savor an east meets west experience
enhanced by striking vistas of the Sonoma County landscape.
The Merriam Vineyards tasting room is now open daily from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 11650 Los Amigos Road, Healdsburg.
For details, call (707) 433-4032 or go to www.merriamvineyards.com.
Vino Therapy – New Ways to Enjoy the Benefits of Wine

Wine Country Naturals™ (WCN) is an exciting new Vino Therapy
skin care line featuring the wonderful health benefits of antioxidants
found in high-quality natural grape extracts. All of the WCN products
use extracts from Napa and Sonoma County wine grapes.
Wine businesses throughout the North Bay in California are
starting to offer this line for sale in their tasting rooms and gift shops
including tasting rooms as far away as Michigan. By promoting Vino
Therapy as an added health benefit, tasting room managers are discov-
ering an extra source of income in these tougher economic times.
One thing you can count on is that people continue to purchase prod-
ucts that make them feel better about themselves, so there has not
been a down turn in sales of skin care products to any extent.
Because the WCN products are made with the finest botanicals, wine
grapes and grapeseeds containing beneficial ingredients and antioxi-
dants, they are also starting to appear in spas, salons, hotels, wine clubs,
gift shops, boutiques, specialty gift baskets and gourmet food stores.
The products now available by Wine Country Naturals™ include:
• Chardonnay-Pear Essence Body Butter will feature several more products suitable for spas and hotels,
• Zinfandel-Currant Essence Mud Masque including amenities.
• Cabernet-Plum Essence Salt Scrub Wine Country Naturals™ products may be found at many loca-
• Chardonnay-Honey Essence Hand Lotion tions and at www.winecountrynaturals.com. For more information,
A new spa line called Vino Bello is currently in development and contact Annie Holman at (707) 773-3336.
Tickets are On Sale for 19th Annual Summer

Concert Series at Rodney Strong Vineyards
Celebrating their 50-year anniversary of (707) 869-1595. Tickets can also be Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine Club
making wine, Rodney Strong Vineyards is purchased in person at the Rodney Strong members enjoy an exclusive reception before
proud to announce a stellar musical line-up Vineyards Tasting Room. the shows and at intermission as well as $5
for its 19th Annual Summer Concert Series The 2009 Season Pass includes four discount on each ticket price. Wine Club
at Rodney Strong Vineyards, presented by shows (August 22 excluded), and offers tickets must be purchased through Rodney
KJZY and Good Neighbor Pharmacy. This exclusive benefits such as the same reserved Strong Vineyards by calling 1-866-779-4637.
year’s schedule is highlighted by a special seat for all concerts, commemorative gifts No outside alcoholic beverages will be
engagement featuring an Up Close and and early announcements on future engage- allowed into the venue. Low-back chairs or
Personal concert from Daryl Hall and John ments. blankets are recommended for all lawn
Oates, the top selling duo in the history of Bring a picnic meal to enjoy with friends seating. No high back chairs or umbrellas.
music, whose “rock and soul” sound on The Green or purchase an assortment of Parking is complimentary and attendants will
garnered #1 hits such as “Rich Girl,” “Sara prepared foods from local purveyors who will point the way. The famous Russian River fog
Smile” and “Maneater.” be onsite. usually arrives in the early evening, so atten-
Surrounded by acres of beautiful vine- You may also purchase any of Rodney dees are advised to bring jackets and
yards, guests will be treated to some of the Strong Vineyards’ wines as well as choose sweaters, or guests can purchase specially
top performers in contemporary music while from an array of non-alcoholic beverages. logo’d t-shirts and sweatshirts at the show.
picnicking at the winery’s intimate concert White wines include Sauvignon Blanc and Rodney Strong Vineyards is located at
venue, The Green. several Chardonnays; red wines include Pinot 11455 Old Redwood Highway, off Highway
For concert tickets and season passes, visit Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignons and 101 just south of the town of Healdsburg in
www.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong or call Zinfandel. Sonoma County.
Saturday, July 11 – The Rippingtons and Craig Chaquico

The Rippingtons are led by guitarist Russ Freeman and features a dynamic group of solo artists, each a consummate musician in his own right. Each member, past and present, has also performed in music
realms outside of jazz, making The Rippingtons collaborations multifaceted explorations of diverse styles and rhythms. Craig Chaquico gives credence to the oxymoron “rock and roll prodigy,” having written his
first song at age 12, eventually joining the Bay Area supergroup Jefferson Airplane. In the early ’90s, Chaquico branched out as a solo artist and his records were instant hits in the contemporary jazz genre,
earning him several #1 records. Doors open at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general admission is $45.
Saturday, August 8 – Guitars & Saxes 2009 featuring

Euge Groove, Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber and Jessy J
Guitars and Saxes is one of the hottest annual jazz tours, and this year the musical jaunt is headlined by saxman Euge Groove, whose
recent records have topped the contemporary jazz charts. Guitars & Saxes is high energy jazz, so bring your dancin’ shoes. Doors open
at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general admission is $45.
Saturday, August 22 – The KRUSH Presents: Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro
The music world hasn’t taken its eyes off Susan Tedeschi since she burst on the scene in 1998
with “Just Won’t Burn,” achieving gold status and winning Tedeschi a Grammy nomination for
Best New Artist. Tedeschi’s newest release “Back To The River” features husband and slide
guitarist Derek Trucks, who she often tours with when not raising her family in Gainesville.
Much of JJ Grey & Mofro’s music emotes a raw, yet contemporary, swamp rock ambiance,
yet still possesses elements of southern rock, soul, R&B, folk, gospel, blues and especially
funk. Doors open at 4 p.m. Show starts at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are $70, general admission is
$45.
Monday, September 7 – Daryl Hall & John Oates – Up

Close and Personal Tour
From their first hit, 1974’s “She’s Gone,” through their heyday of stardom in the ’80s,
Daryl Hall and John Oates’s smooth, catchy take on Philly soul brought them enormous
commercial success – including eight #1 singles and 60 million records sold, ranking
them as the top-selling duo in the history of music. In celebration of 50 years making Daryl Hall & John Oates
incredible wines, Rodney Strong Vineyards is proud to close it’s 19th Concert Season
with an afternoon of timeless hits from Hall & Oates, including “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” “Sara
hi Smile,” “Kiss On My List,” and “One On One.” Doors open at 3 p.m. Show starts at 4 p.m. VIP tickets are $110, general admission is $75.
Susan Tedesc
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UPCOMING EVENTS See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
MONDAYS – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Tour includes: bicycle rental & lunch, $149.
Reservation is required. www.winecountrybikes.com or 707-473-0610
JULY 1, 8 – Wonderful Wednesdays in Healdsburg! – Explore the streets of Downtown. Flyers/
maps available, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce at 217 Healdsburg Avenue, 707-433-6935
JULY 3 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg, to download the
guide/map: www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp
JULY 3 – First Fridays Art Walk – 15 Galleries in Downtown Healdsburg. Download the Guide/Map,
go to the Art Walk 2009 WebPage at www.healdsburg.com/events/art_walk.asp
JULY 4 – 4th of July Fireworks – Healdsburg High School Athletic Field, 9:30pm, 707-894-0857
JULY 7 – Healdsburg Farmers' Market & Tuesdays in the Plaza Concert Series – Farmers'
Market 4-6:30pm, Concerts 6-8pm, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org 707-431-1956
JULY 11 – Annual Bastille Day Luncheon – Michel-Schlumberger Winery – candlelight wine tasting
and luncheon in the cellar, $75, reservations required, www.michelschlumberger.com, 707-433-7427
JULY 11 – Say Cheese! – Wine and Food Pairing – Lambert Bridge Winery, fromagiers take you
through each cheese: 5 wines and 5 cheeses, www.lambertbridge.com or call 800-975-0555 x13
JULY 11 – Alexander Valley Summer Open House! – Alexander Valley Vineyards, Fieldstone Winery,
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines, Hanna Winery, Hawkes Winery, Sausal Winery, and White Oak
Winery, 11am-4pm. $10, 800-500-2285
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B.R. Cohn Winery Hosts Charity Car Classic, July 4

Bruce Cohn, proprietor of the B.R. from the winery’s car collection of wines
Cohn Winery in Sonoma and himself a including Woody White, Roadster Red
classic car collector, builder and and Panel Wagon Pinot Noir. These
aficionado is pleased to announce the wines celebrate images of Cohn’s cars on
Inaugural B.R. Cohn Winery Charity the labels and are great gifts for the car
Car Classic will be held at the Cohn fan in the family. There will be live music
winery on Saturday, July 4 between during the day in the famed B.R. Cohn
noon and 5 p.m. The exhibit is free to amphitheatre featuring the Rich Little
visitors and car registrants. Visit Band and the Whiskey Thieves. Addi-
www.brcohn.com for details on how to tionally, raffle prizes and an auction will
register a car or for directions to the winery. add to the days fundraising.
Since he was sixteen, Bruce Cohn has been in love with fast and The exhibit is a fundraiser for Memorial Hospice and Hospice of
collectable cars. He currently owns five of them; a 1933 Willys Road- Petaluma with proceeds from the day’s activities and donations going
ster, a 1941 Willys Sedan Delivery, 1934 Willys Woody drag racer, to this organization. Memorial Hospice and Hospice of Petaluma have
1934 Henry Ford Five-Window Coupe and a 1946 Ford Woody collectively served for the past 30 years as the only community
Wagon. All of these cars and many others will be on display July 4 hospice program in Sonoma County. Sponsors include KRON-4,
not only at the winery exhibit but additionally can be seen parading Sonoma Chevrolet and others.
during the city of Sonoma’s July 4 celebration around the historic The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Founded in
plaza, in front of 10,000 spectators Saturday morning prior to the 1984 by Bruce Cohn, the estate winery is known for its critically
exhibit. acclaimed, world-class, ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon,
In addition to viewing all kinds of rare, sport, drag racers as well Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and award-winning gourmet estate
as collectable cars, the winery will also feature food offerings from olive oils, vinegars and gourmet specialty food products. For more
Sonoma star chef and TV Food Networks Guy Fieri’s Johnny Garlic’s information, call 1-800-330-4064 or for other information, visit
kitchen, plus award-winning B.R Cohn wines and of course, the latest www.brcohn.com.
Anaba Wines Opens New

Tasting Room in Sonoma
Located at 60 Bonneau Road at the intersection of Highways 121
and 116, just outside Sonoma, the tasting room is now open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Anaba proprietor John Sweazey converted an old farmhouse on
Anaba’s “J McK” Estate Vineyard property into the tasting facility,
even adding a special patio tasting area with picturesque vineyard
views. Future plans for the site include construction of a new state-
of-the-art winery, with a production capacity of 60,000 cases of wine.
The new winery will utilize both solar and wind power.
Anaba (pronounced “anna-bah”) takes its name from the cool,
upward-flowing breezes called anabatic winds which frequently
stream through the estate vineyard during the warm summer months.
These unique air currents make the vineyard more temperate and
slow down the ripening process, which enables the grapes to develop
more robust flavors and distinctive varietal characters.
The Anaba portfolio, handcrafted by winemaker Jennifer Marion,
includes both red and white Rhône-style blends, a Chardonnay, a
Viognier and a Pinot Noir. In its inaugural release earlier this year,
each wine was awarded a medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle
Wine Competition. The 2007 Anaba Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
recently received a 91-point rating by The Wine Spectator.
For details, go to www.anabawines.com or call (707) 996-4188.
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AUDELSSA ESTATE WINERY

While the Audelssa Estate Winery has been blend is usually available each spring through
producing outstanding wines for more than a June. Tephra, a delicious $25 Cabernet/Syrah/
decade, it remains one of the best kept secrets Zinfandel blend debuted this year to an appre-
in both Sonoma and Napa. Few secrets can be ciative market.
kept forever, and with each passing day this Audelssa also produces special bottlings
small producer's reputation continues to from other vineyards each year. Our 2007
climb amongst seasoned oenophiles and first- Alder Springs Chardonnay and Merlot from
time visitors to the area. This summer is an Mendocino County are fantastic examples of
excellent time to become acquainted with a each varietal's traditional French heritage. A
property Robert Parker calls "outstanding." Napa Valley Zinfandel will be available later
Audelssa is fortunate to occupy 125 of the this year, also in limited quantities.
most scenic mountainside acres in all of Cali- Wines are priced between $25 and $125
fornia. Situated at 1,800 feet above Sonoma per bottle, and all represent excellent value for
Valley, the Audelssa's neighbors include the top quality Sonoma wines.
famed Monte Rosso and Bismark Vineyards. or fewer. All of Audelssa's wines are produced For the casual visitor, Audelssa maintains a
Magnificent views of the valley and the entire in a very traditional manner using individual, charming tasting room in the wooded hamlet
San Francisco Bay leave a lasting impact on the small-batch fermentation techniques, hand of Glen Ellen, at the corner of Warm Springs
visitors fortunate enough to reserve an punch-downs and hand-pressing methods. Road and Arnold Drive. Open daily from 11
appointment to tour the winery and vineyards. Wines are always barreled in high-quality a.m. to 5 p.m., this tasting room is usually less
Audelssa's complex site-mix of volcanic French oak casks. crowded than those along nearby Highway
ash soils, southwestern-facing hillside expo- Offerings always include Cabernet Sauvi- 12. Personal attention is paid to each visitor.
sures and European-styled terrace farming gnon, a traditional and a Cote-Rotie style Audelssa’s Estate olive oil and Cabernet choco-
produce crops both low in yield and high in Syrah and our signature, elegant Bordeaux late sauce are also available to sample. For
quality. Nine grape varietals are grown at the blend: Summit. Reserve versions are also more information, call (707) 933-8514 or visit
vineyards, and the winery typically produces available each fall in very limited quantities. the website at www.audelssa.com.
up to a dozen different bottlings each year. We also produce a lovely Rhone blend: Audelssa looks forward to welcoming you
Most wines are made in batches of 300 cases Zephyr. This Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre this season.
SONOMA PLAZA ’Me Eat Good‘

So says Carl the Caveman and he should know as he has been with THE CAVE
for seven years in Kona, Scottsdale and Ormond Beach, Florida. Now he has the
privilege of being in Sonoma. While his presence is a representative of the wine
caves of California, France and beyond, his primary purpose is to disarm guests.
For the management of THE CAVE believes that wine, in all of its forms, should
be fun and approachable … educational or simply memorable. Pretention has no
place in the upscale one-table restaurant.
This establishment is unique in any number of ways. Firstly, it is in fact, a one-
table restaurant, not to be confused with a private room in a restaurant. Accom-
modating parties of two to eight guests, those present have the full attention of staff
and management. Everything is chosen in advance from the scent of the candles
to the type of flowers and preference in music. If a food item is desired that is not
on the menu, that item will be brought in. All ingredients are procured just hours
before one’s arrival. The experience is completely customized and no request is out
of reach.
The wine offering is in a class of its own. Presently there are 740+ selections
which include nearly 200 half bottles making exploration enticing. All of the
Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES regions of California are represented plus selections from Oregon, Washington and
Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES

– 12 Wineries –
One Great Place
12 countries. Going to THE CAVE is like taking a trip around the world …
without the expense. Every price point is represented as well ranging from $22 to
$400.
Says Wine Director Thomas McGlone, “My charge was to put together a list
35 East Napa Street, Sonoma that exposes the guest to the best of all worlds. The wonderful wines of Sonoma
(707) 935-1200 and Napa to the lesser-known regions are here. While there are familiar names on
www.sonoma-enoteca.com the list, I very much endeavor to find the small producers that offer great value.
Having done this for years, I have many contacts insofar as winemakers and
winery owners that make their limited production wines available to me. You will
find wines at THE CAVE that are simply not available elsewhere.”
In place, is a scoring system that Thomas developed some time back. “The
system is really rather simple. Traditional categories of bouquet and taste are
important but equally so are the categories of uniqueness and value” he says. “If a
wine does not achieve the required minimum score is does not get on the list. No
exceptions!”
There are numerous packages from which to choose. These range from a three
course wine paired lunch for $34 per guest on up to The Indulgence with six
wines for $175 per guest and includes oysters, Champagne poached prawns,
peppercorn crusted Ahi sashimi, prime filet, caviar, escargot, lobster, and crab.
For a truly unique, intimate and fulfilling experience, The Cave Private Wine
Room is the place to be. Call Thomas for your reservation or more information, at
(707) 938-7448. The Cave is located at 524 Broadway, just off the square in
Sonoma.
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Lake County Wine Adventure Weekend, July 25-26

The fifth-annual Lake County Wine Adventure, a two-day passport d’oeuvres at each winery, as well as a logo wine glass, winetasting
event, will be held July 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s Lake booklet and winery map. Several of the wineries also will offer barrel
County Wine Adventure is once again being hosted by the Lake tastings, winery tours and entertainment. Event-goers may leave their
County Winery Association. Adventure Tickets with the last winery they visit to be entered into a
Adventurous wine enthusiasts will have an opportunity to discover raffle for several prizes.
“wine with altitude” and taste the reason why Lake County – with a Event organizers promote responsible hospitality and encourage all
grape-growing history that extends back to the mid-19th century – is participants to designate a driver. For more information, call 1-800-
fast becoming known for its award-winning wines, ultra-premium 595-WINE, (707) 355-2762, or visit www.lakecountywineries.org.
winegrapes, resort-style wineries and friendly tasting rooms. Lake County is part of the North Coast AVA, which also encom-
Throughout the weekend, “wine adventurers” will taste wines from passes Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Within Lake County,
five of Lake County’s six distinct viticulture areas (AVAs) as they visit five other AVAs exist – Clear Lake AVA, Benmore Valley AVA, Guenoc
participating wineries, including: Ceago Vinegarden and Tulip Hill AVA and the recently approved Red Hills AVA and High Valley AVA.
Winery in Nice; Brassfield Estate Winery in High Valley; Shannon Located in beautiful Northern California, Lake County is just two
Ridge Vineyards & Winery, High Valley Vineyard, and Noggle Vine- hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento Valley,
yards & Winery in Clearlake Oaks; Villa La Brenta in Clearlake; and the Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest
Gregory Graham Winery, Ployez Winery, Terrill Cellars, and Six Sigma natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the oldest lake on
Ranch, Vineyards & Winery in Lower Lake; Langtry Estate & Vine- the continent. Visitors to Lake County experience the state’s cleanest
yards and Off the Vine at Twin Pine Casino in Middletown; Moore air basin, spectacular scenic beauty, fine wines, headliner concerts,
Family Winery on Cobb Mountain; Kelseyville Wine Co./Dusinberre and unsurpassed recreational opportunities — from hiking, biking,
Cellars, Rosa d’Oro Vineyards, Steele Wines, Inc., and Wildhurst Vine- golf and off-road adventures to boating, fishing, kayaking, birding,
yards in Kelseyville; Shed Horn Cellars, Sol Rouge Vineyard & Winery, and even rockhounding. For visitor information, contact the Lake
and Zoom Wines will be offered at Lake County Wine Studio, a multi- County Visitor Information Center at 1-800-525-3743 or visit the
winery tasting room and wine bar located in the town of Upper Lake; website at www.lakecounty.com.
Bell Hill Vineyards will be offered at Focused on Wine, a wine bar
located in downtown Kelseyville.
Adventure Tickets are available at www.lakecountywineries.org for
$30 each. Each ticket entitles the holder to wine tasting and hors
Mendocino Music Festival

Experience the only music festival overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
July 11-25. Enjoy a picnic with Mendocino County wines prior to
performances of saucy and soulful Maria Muldaur, electrifying Joshua
Redman – one of the top saxophonists in the world who also played
with The Rolling Stones, virtuoso violinist Alex Markov’s String Fever
and his electric violin “Black Devil,” 2009 Grammy Award® winner
pianist Gloria Cheng, Czech avant-garde violinist/singer Iva Bittová,
intricate finger-picking technique of guitarist Alex de Grassi, bluegrass
of The Seldom Scene, Big Band Night with jazz singer J’ai Michel plus
the delicious sound of a full Classical Orchestra featuring the works of
Ginastera, Beethoven, Brahms, Puccini’s LA BOHÈME, Stravinsky,
Miguel de Falla with Fanny Ara: Spanish Classical Dance, and Mozart’s
Requiem. Chamber Music: Grieg, Elgar, Vivaldi, Messiaen’s Quartet for
the End of Time. Conductor is maestro Allan Pollack.
The festival takes place in the 16,000-square-foot Performance
Hall Tent on Mendocino Headlands State Park, Main Street, Mendo-
cino. Tickets on sale now at (707) 937-4041 or on the website at
www.mendocinomusic.com
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Livermore Valley’s ‘Taste of Terroir’ Set for July 23

Sixteen of the Livermore Valley’s top wineries and an equal number Taste of Terroir takes place Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at
of celebrated San Francisco Bay Area chefs will join forces and the Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, 1184 Vineyard Avenue in
compete for honors in food-and-wine pairing at the seventh Wine & Pleasanton. Cost is $75 per person and available online at
Food Experience “Taste of Terroir.” Entrants will vie for Most Innova- www.LVwine.org. For more information, call (925) 447-WINE (9463)
tive Pairing, Best Expression of Local Ingredients and Judges’ Best or visit www.LVwine.org.
awards given by a panel of distinguished judges.
After sampling each of the sixteen locally inspired pairings, guests About Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
will vote for their favorite chef/winery combo in the People’s Choice The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is a 501 c(6) orga-
competition. Then, it’s off to the barrel room to enjoy a decadent nization which supports the wineries, growers, and members in the
dessert spread paired with Livermore Valley Ports. The awards cere- Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area though educational and
mony will take place at 8:15 p.m. Funds raised at this event benefit marketing programs. www.LVwine.org.
the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association.
Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night at Garré Winery

Join Garré for an evening of bocce ball and regional Italian
cooking at Garré Winery every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations are required. Cost is $38.95. The group play bocce
ball night will include three glasses of complimentary vineyard
estate wine, an Italian dinner served on the café courtyard and
bocce ball instruction. Come alone or bring a group. All skill
levels welcome. Join in the deboccery!
Come on Friday nights for dinner and live music, from 6 to 9
p.m. For reservations, or more information, call (925) 371-8200.
Garré Winery is located at 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore.
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El Dorado
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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE
Zinfandel is consid-
ered California’s
grape, and in Lodi
Zinfandel is the
king. Nestled
between the Sierra
Foothills and the
San Francisco Bay
Delta, Lodi offers
the ideal climate for
producing ripe full-
flavored Zins. The
distinctive delta bay
breezes cool the
region in the after-
noon and evenings
creating character-
istic Lodi Zinfandel
– ripe forward fruit
with soft polished
tannins. Dating
back to the late
1800s, Lodi has a
long proud history LODI
of producing some
of the finest
Zinfandel grapes in
AREA
the state. Growers, WINERIES
vintners, and
consumers from
around the world
are quickly discov-
ering the distinctive
character of Lodi
Zinfandel.
www.lodiwine.com
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Taste of San Joaquin

The 2nd Annual Taste of San Joaquin will be held on July 4 from
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Weber Point in Downtown Stockton. Taste is the
premier San Joaquin celebration of everything local; local entertain-
ment, local food, regional wine and the West Coast’s best BBQ! All
proceeds from this event benefit locally owned and operated restau-
rants and local charities.
Taste is hosted by the Downtown Stockton Alliance, a non-profit
organization focused on developing, promoting and maintaining
historic Downtown Stockton as a regional business, cultural and enter-
tainment destination.
Last year 1,000 tasters enjoyed more than 12,000 tastes, in 2009,
more than 5,000 tasters will enjoy 50,000 tastes!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, July 3rd: All American CRAWL (5 pm until midnight) + FIREWORKS
Purchase a wristband for less than $30 from Stocktontickets.com.
Join 500 CRAWLERS and enjoy no cover to more than 10 bars, pubs
and restaurants, trolley transportation, several drinks and appetizers,
entrance into the Ports Baseball Game with fireworks!
Saturday July 4th : Taste of San Joaquin (11 am to 8 pm)
Simply pay $1 for admission to the Taste! From there, pay only for
what you taste by buying a book of 20 tasting tickets for $20 at the
information booth. All food booths will offer tasting for $1, $3 and $6.
Live entertainment, wine and beer tasting will be offered as well.
New this year: 1st Annual Way Out West BBQ Championship
will fire up Stockton. Talented cooks from all over the western
United States will compete for a California State Championship.
Downtown Stockton will be filled with overwhelming aromas as the
barbecue teams go to work. Cooking lasts 18 hours. A barbecue
competition is an event like no other! A barbeque contest is a true
feast for ALL of the senses. Attendees are drawn to the area by the
aroma and the visual impact of the cooking displays and have an
opportunity to taste the sweet, smoky flavors of the food. The
public will observe and interact with the barbecue cooks, who love
to answer questions and talk about the sport of competition
barbecue. The audience will witness not only the rush of the entries
to judging, but the judging itself – which will be open for public
viewing.
Tasting tickets are purchased for approximately $1 each. 65% of the
ticket value redeemed is given to the restaurant. The remaining 35% is
used to pay non-profit volunteers an hourly stipend for their service to
the event. The goal of this event is to stimulate the local economy by
creating a business opportunity for locally owned and operated food
service businesses, draw visitors to Downtown Stockton and support
the Celebrate!
For more information, go to www.downtownstockton.org.
Monterey Bay Area
MONTEREY • CARMEL • CARMEL VALLEY • HOLLISTER • SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • SALINAS • SANTA CLARA • LOS GATOS
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Connoisseurs' Marketplace, Menlo Park's Festival of the Arts

Every year on the third weekend in July, charming Santa Cruz health and wellness displays, a green products showcase and home
Avenue is transformed into a moveable feast with big crowds and a and garden exhibits,
colorful sea of tents. Presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of The festival also plans to continue its greening efforts. “We’re
Commerce, this year’s 23rd annual festival will be held on July 18-19, committed to making the festival as eco-friendly as possible – it’s
2009 with thousands of visitors pouring onto the downtown streets something we strive to improve upon each year,” said Fran Dehn,
for a vibrant celebration of art, music, food and all-around family fun. President/CEO of the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce.
Festivalgoers will find thousands of handcrafted items at this juried The festival runs July 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Santa Cruz
show. Chat with and buy from 250 artists on hand with their latest Avenue from El Camino Real to Johnson Street in Menlo Park. Admis-
creations. sion and parking are free. For festival information, call (650) 325-
Festival eateries will be serving up a world of flavorful, stroll- 2818 or visit www.miramarevents.com.
around fare. Complementing the food will be a selection of excep-
tional wines, refreshing margaritas and microbrewed beers.
Ten dynamite bands will play an eclectic, fun-filled mix of rock and
roll, R&B, pop, jazz, folk and soul music on stage and street.
Stroll, browse and enjoy food tasting and samples in Organic Alley,
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Passport to the Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries

More than fifty Santa Cruz Mountains wineries – from Ahlgren to with friends for any special occasion!
Zayante – will open their doors to Passport Program participants on Passports may be purchased at any participating winery, at
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Passports, www.scmwa.com, or from the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers
which cost just $40 per person, provide entry into participating office. For more information, call (831) 685-VINE (8463), visit the
wineries, including many that are not normally open to the public at website at www.scmwa.com or via email at info@scmwa.com.
any other time. Passport holders will be invited to tour the facilities, Participating wineries include Ahlgren Vineyard, Alfaro Vine-
meet the winemakers, and sample the fruits of their labors – yards, Aptos Creek Vineyard, Bargetto Winery, Beauregard Vineyards,
including special wines poured only for participants in the Passport Black Ridge Vineyards, Bonny Doon Vineyards, Burrell School Vine-
Program! Passports are valid until all wineries have been visited. The yards, Byington Winery, Cinnabar Vineyards, Clos LaChance Wines,
passport never expires! Clos Tita, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Cordon Creek, David Bruce
The Passport Program allows guests to visit the vineyards at every Winery, Domenico Wines, Downhill Winery, Equinox Methode
season in the growing cycle. This summer, on July 18th, begin a new Champenoise, Fellom Ranch Vineyards, Fernwood Cellars, Fleming
adventure to experience the greatness of the wines produced in this Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Glenwood Oaks Winery, Hallcrest
appellation, spend a wonderful day at the wineries in the company Vineyards, Heart O’The Mountain, Hunter Hill Winery & Vineyard,
of winemakers and bring home some great wine to treasure and share La Honda Winery, La Rusticana, Loma Prieta Winery, Martin Ranch
Winery, McHenry Vineyard, Michael Martella Wines, Natal Vine-
yards, Naumann Vineyards, Nicholson Vineyards, La Nebbia Winery,
Pelican Ranch Winery, Picchetti Winery, Pinder Winery, Pleasant
Valley Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Roudon-Smith Winery, Santa
Cruz Mountains Vineyard, Sarah’s Vineyard, Savannah-Chanelle
Vineyards, Silver Mountain Vineyards, Sones Cellars, Soquel Vine-
yards, Storrs Winery, Testarossa Vineyard, Thomas Fogarty Winery,
Trout-Gulch Vineyards, Vine Hill Winery and Zayante Vineyards.
SALINAS
Grounded With The Vineyard

Dan Martin – Winemaker Cultivates Deep Roots
by Fred Gillaspy
Talking with Dan Martin, Santa Cruz Mountains winemaker and
co-proprietor of Martin Ranch Winery near Gilroy, is like sitting
around a campfire with an engaging and affable, yet venerable sage of
winemaking. There’s a meaning, a message and a deep-rooted signifi-
cance to the fascinating and compelling stories Dan has to tell. His
enthusiasm for what he does, both in the vineyard and the winery, is
irrepressible. Perhaps this comes from years of farming and living
sustainably with, and from the land. Or, maybe it rubbed-off on him
while working along side his uncle Jack, namesake for Dan’s own J.D.
Hurley brand of wine. Dan had plenty of quality time for that to occur,
since his uncle Jack reached the enviable age of 107 years, with a life-
time in agriculture bridging two centuries.
I recently had the opportunity to have one of those “campfire”
discussions with Dan Martin. The following is part of that discussion, Dan Martin
where we talked about how he decides when to pick fruit for his
from 550 to 620 feet, each with different and multiple affecting condi-
wines:
tions and requirements from each other. Different age, different genes,
DM: Of all the things we do in the vineyard, this is the most important.
different tolerances, different growth patterns, different health and
Admittedly, we do employ typical ways to decide when to pick. But we
nutrition, different survival skills. And they all behave differently, just
go way beyond what most consider to be typical in most vineyards in
like people – there aren’t two alike – at least not identically. Then, if
other regions. Here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, by nature of the fact
you look at the overall conditions just a few miles east from here, down
that the AVA is the only one that I know of whose boundaries are deter-
into the Santa Clara Valley – it’s a totally different set of rules there.
mined by elevation, we’re “naturally” unconventional. You have to get
But you know, I think It’s the ability, and, maybe better put, it’s the
an idea of how the mountain range and the AVA are situated to get
talent or “sixth sense” to be able to learn and understand the complex
what I mean. For example on our side of the appellation, the lower
sum of all the variances and differences and to be able to identify how
eastern side, the boundaries of the AVA follow the contour lines above
best to care for the vineyards and the fruit that they produce that
400 feet. That immediately changes-up the usual rules and makes
renders that final decision on when it’s the right time. After all, once
things way more exciting! Talk about challenges – who has a flat and
the fruit is picked, the course is set for what lies ahead in the process,
level vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains? No one that I know.
and what we ultimately deliver in the bottle.
We’ve all got very specific, individual demands in our respective vine-
yards here. Learn more about Dan Martin and his wines
We’re also not like other wine appellations that are often located on When not tending to his vineyards or working at the winery, you’re
wide valley floors or at lower elevations, like Napa or Santa Clara likely to find Dan Martin sharing stories and perspectives of wine-
Valley, where you typically find alluvial soils with fairly consistent making with friends, wine club members and customers at Martin
weather conditions. The Santa Cruz Mountains is completely Ranch Winery on the third weekend of every month. Getting Dan’s
different, unique and often unpredictable. Here you can visit one vine- experiences and insight firsthand, while tasting his wines and experi-
yard, then another – all within close proximity to each other – and encing the bucolic surroundings of the Martin Ranch Winery estate
find completely different microclimates, soil conditions, row direc- property are ideal ways for any wine enthusiast to spend an afternoon.
tions, sun exposure – even watering requirements can be 180 degrees And if you’re lucky, when you arrive, Dan just might have thrown
different from vineyard to vineyard or even block to block. There’s a another log in the fire ring.
variance of the complexities to it all here that you just won’t find in Martin Ranch Winery is located between Gilroy and Watsonville,
many places in California. just off of Hecker Pass Highway (SR 152) and Watsonville Road at
And where our 11 planted acres are located, at the southern tip of 6675 Redwood Retreat Road. For more information about Dan Martin,
the Santa Cruz Mountains, an area which is in itself completely Martin Ranch Winery and the collection of J.D. Hurley and Thérèse
different from what you’ll find just west over Mt. Madonna into the Vineyards wines, visit the Martin Ranch Winery website at
Corralitos area, we have seven different vineyards ranging in elevation www.martinranchwinery.com or call (408) 842-9197.
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Cypress Inn Continued from page 30
salad. Her choice for a main tomato and a little cheese. Unlike tender, cooked just right, and
course was the Alaskan Halibut a lot of bruschetta I’ve had, this delicious. It was well-presented
and mine was the filet mignon. one was “mouth-friendly.” It was with vegetables and potatoes.
As usual, I left the wine selec- not overly crunchy or chewy. The The filet was done to a turn.
tion to the chef. I find it inter- bread was pleasant to eat. Accompanied by mashed pota-
esting to see what the chef thinks My guest’s salad was a very toes and green beans, the Angus
is a good accompaniment. I’ve nice, classic Caesar salad with was flavorful and melt-in-your-
never been disappointed. Give it one nice addition. This one had a mouth tender. The cabernet
a try sometime; you can get some small crab cake on top. My enhanced the flavor of the beef
interesting combinations. For my understanding is that it was deli- and made the meal.
filet he suggested a 2003 Martin cious. Dessert was a refreshing
Estate Cabernet from Rutherford My endive salad was terrific. serving of sorbet followed by
in Napa Valley. It was actually one The different tastes and textures coffee.
of only a few selections on the played games with my tongue. It’s no wonder that Cypress
wine list that are from outside The sweet cranberries, the Inn is recognized as one of the
Monterey County. It was an piquant blue cheese, the pine landmark hotels in Carmel. Now,
excellent choice and went very nuts all tied together with zesty, that accolade should be given to
well with my meal. balsamic vinaigrette were a Terry’s Lounge. The ambiance,
The bruschetta arrived delight. the service, the wonderful food
quickly. It was crunchy, delicious Our meal arrived right on all combine to make this restau-
bread topped with pine nuts, time. The Alaskan halibut was rant entirely worth a visit while in
Carmel. Drago Cvetkovic, the
Food and Beverage Manager,
runs a tight ship and our server,
Not to Scale Sandra, made our dinner unhur-
ried and memorable. What a
pleasure to dine there.
Also worth mentioning are a
couple of other items on the
menu. The Cypress burger is
absolutely delicious and the
Milano salad with seared ahi is
not to be missed.
After dinner the cool of the
evening was a nice time to take a
walk. Except for the lights that
twinkled from the windows of
the shops it was dark out. The
streets were practically empty. We
walked the length of Ocean
Avenue. It was an excellent way
to cap off the evening.
It was late evening when I
finally returned to my warm and
CARMEL welcoming room. I lit a fire in the
VA L L E Y fireplace and with a glass of

bedtime sherry, I reflected on
how relaxing and rejuvenating
the day had been.
Fine Dining
“Shake” it Up at The Grotto
by Joy Eaton With the amazing view, the impeccable service, the
gourmet menu and a connoisseur’s wine list, the Old Fish-
I t is almost impossible to live

in Monterey and not know
of the late legendary restau-
rateur and philanthropist Sabu
Shake and his family of six sons
erman’s Grotto is inviting locals and tourists for date nights,
family nights or simply those just walking by.
For more information or to make a reservation, call Old
Fisherman’s Grotto at (831) 375-4604.
and wife, Isabella. It is unfortu-

nate to come to Monterey and
not dine at one of the ocean
front Shake family restaurants,
Old Fisherman’s Grotto or The
Fish Hopper. Chris Shake
The Old Fisherman’s Grotto
is “the flagship of the restaurants,” says Restaurant Hall of
Fame Chris Shake, who is now at the helm of the family’s
restaurant that his father Sabu started in 1952.
With underwater murals, sea creature light fixtures and
photographs covering the walls of the two-story restaurant,
you are surrounded by a romantic, intimate ambiance that
retains familial warmth and casual feeling. Shake explains,
“from the moment you walk in the door, it is a great experi-
ence.” With ocean views from any seat you are tempted to
watch the seals and sea otters play during daylight dining.
While you dine, your friendly wait staff will tempt you with
selections from the Wine Enthusiast award-winning wine list
and a diverse menu that includes Certified Angus Beef steaks,
macadamia encrusted halibut, traditional spaghetti and
meatballs, and their five years in a row voted “best clam
chowder” by Monterey County locals.
The Shake’s clam chowder is one of many recipes created
by Sabu himself over 50 years ago and is the only recipe not
found in the Shake Family Traditions Treasured Recipes
book. An average of 150 gallons of this secret family recipe,
known only to family and Executive Chefs Mohamed Tabib
and Juan Ponce, are served daily.
“I get the customer to come in and the service and quality
of food get them to come back.” This philosophy shows with
Shake’s wine list, selected with the help of beverage manager
Dave Muller, as well as the mouth-watering menu that always
has at least 15 fresh desserts. “Great food and great wine
really go together, and we have them both,” exclaims Shake.
WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week
NAPA VALLEY « CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Thu-Mon 12-5
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
« CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 Open by appointment only
Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643 Open daily 10:30-4
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, Ste. B, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x222 Open Mon-Sat10-5
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 « CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily 10-4
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-3954 Open daily 10-4
« ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
« ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open Tue-Sat by appointment
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 By appointment only, 10-4 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK « CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
« BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Cornerstone Cellars – Napa Call for information; 877 686-3286
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open daily 11-5
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open daily by appointment 9-5
Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Open by appointment only di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight « 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
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open daily 9-5
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155 Open by appointment only
« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena Call for information; 707 963-7181 Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only « ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings
Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30 Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5 « JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings,, last tasting at 5:30pm
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4 « JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 « JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
« FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5 Kirkland Ranch Winery – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100 Open daily 10-4
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open Mon-Sat 9-5
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4 Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5 Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open by appointment only
« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open by appointment 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area
« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open by appointment Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
« GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6
Tasting Fees, Gift Items Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 « MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
« GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only « MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30 Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 « MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only « NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
« HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK, Wine Tours; Call ahead for 8 or more; Food Pairings Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6 Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6 Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4 Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends & holidays 10-5
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment only Mon-Sat 10-5 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4 St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, 707 255-7150, open daily 11-6 « SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 944-2229 Open by appointment
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment only
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment
Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
« PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30
Children & Pets OK Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 « SILVERADO VINEYARDS – 6121 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open daily 10-4
Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment
Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299 Mon-Sat by appointment
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment
Spelletich – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment only
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment only Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5 Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4 Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30 Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment « SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30 Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5 « SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4 Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30 The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment only
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5 Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment only Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10-5
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 935-3504 Open daily 12-8 Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment only « ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment only Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment only Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4 « ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4
« ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980 Open daily 10-5
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6 Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours
Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6
Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463)
Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment only
Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30
Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment
Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
« BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30 Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.
« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6 Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430 Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6 Castle Vineyards – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 996-1966 Open daily 11-6
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 10-6
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg Tours & tasting by appointment only
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only « CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 « CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 Open by appointment only
SONOMA COUNTY « CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 10-6
Picnic Area
A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open daily 11-5 Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
Adrian Fog – Healdsburg Open by appointment, 707 688-1174 Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
« ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5 Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm 23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4 Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4
Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Mon-Fri 11-4:30 Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10-4:30
Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460 Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
« DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4 Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299 Open by appointment only
Art Exhibits, Tours Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Open daily 10:30-6
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6 (Thu-Mon Winter) Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Tue 11-6
« DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5 « HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4 Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Thu-Sun 11-5
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter) « IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
« ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5 Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt.
Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-4:30 « J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5 Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Jacuzzi Vineyards – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 11-5
Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
« FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5 Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
« FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD Kachina – 1083 Vine St #239, Healdsburg; 707 894-2431 Opening soon!
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-4:30
« KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Sat-Sun 11-4 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30 « KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco « KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5 Children & Pets OK
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Fri-Mon 11-5 Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:40
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Gift items, Vineyard Tours
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909; Open daily 11-4 Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5 Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5
« GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5 Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only
Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5 Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100 Open daily 10-5
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only
« LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5 Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
« LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue) Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only
Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 10-5
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
« MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed)
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5 River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30 Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
« MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5 Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5 Roche – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 Open daily 10-5
Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30 Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Open daily 11-4
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6 « RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6 Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5 Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
Mietz Cellars – 1345 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7103 Call for tasting Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5 Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Mo 11-6
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt. recommended Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 10-5 Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5 Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30
Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30 SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070 Open daily 10:30-5
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only
Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only « ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-5 St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6 Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3 « SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4
Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Thur-Mo 11-5
Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30 « SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
« PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5 Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
« PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30 Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305 Open by appointment only
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt J C Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 465-5900 Open by appointment only
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Lost Canyon – 2102 Dennison St Ste A, Oakland; 510 534-9314 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt Rosenblum Cellars – 2900 Main St, Alameda; 510 865-7007 Open daily 11-6
« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5 SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2 Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 10:30-6
Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend of each month
« SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Sat 12-5 Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 408 686-1050 Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053 Sat-Sun 11-5
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-6
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5 Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 12-6 summer, 12-5 winter
Tantalus – 19320 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 933-5218 Call for tasting information
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6 Léal Estate Vnyds – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4 « MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4 Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Saturday of the month or by appointment
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday
« TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
« TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823 3rd Saturday of each month
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Daily 11-5 Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 11-5
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4 Sunrise Winery – Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Fri-Sun 11-5
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6 Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Fri-Sun 12-5
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 12-5
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30 Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700 Open by appointment only
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5 SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily 10-5 Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed Alexander Cellars – 427 A Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-9090 Fri-Sun Noon-5
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Rd, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5 Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Open daily 11-5 Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Ave, Capitola; 831-462-1065 Open daily 11-6
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5 Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 Open daily 12-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 Beauregard – 55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-6
« WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt. Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30 Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special Events & by appointment
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
ALAMEDA COUNTY Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours
A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Open by appointment only David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Open daily 12-5
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Mon 12-6 Davenport Roadhouse – 1 Davenport Ave, Daven Port; 831 426-8801 Tue-Sun 9-8
Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227 Open by appointment only Domenico – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Heller Estate – 69 W. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Mon-Thur 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-6
Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-0206 Open by appointment only Galante Vineyards – btwn Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 800-GALANTE Open daily 12-6
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Open by appointment only Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Open daily 11-5
« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tu-Su 12-6 Joullian Vnyds – 2 Village Dr, Carmel Valley; 866-659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5 Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 12 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2885 Fri-Sun 11-5
« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt Talbott – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
« LOMA PRIETA – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
« MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Valley Hills/Boete & Parsonage – 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Open daily 11
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only MONTEREY WINERIES
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Special events & by appointment A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite G, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271 Special events & by appointment Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, 831 645-9035; Monterey Open daily 11-7
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-
Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 11-7
Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124 Open daily 11-5
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 « VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Open by appointment only Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 10-6
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 SALINAS VALLEY
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Sun 11-5
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Special events & by appointment Blackstone Winery – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Open daily 11-4
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Open by appointment only Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt
« POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt « HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Blvd, 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
Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment
Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312 Open by appointment only
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Special Events & by appointment
Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242 Open by appointment only
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5
« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992 Tue-Sun 11-5
Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5 Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
« SILVER MOUNTAIN – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2275 Open by appointment only « VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Tasting Room – 381 #Q Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 12-6 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK HOLLISTER
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat 11-4 DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5 Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Open by appointment only
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Thu-Sun 11-5
Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Wines of Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5
White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911 Open daily 11:30-6 Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Mon-Fri 10-5
Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6
CARMEL VALLEY Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5
Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Rd, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5 Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only
Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5 Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5
Bountiful Basket – 3969 The Barnyard, Ste A13; Carmel Valley; 831 625-4457 Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5 Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 Call ahead
Chateau Julien – 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 12-5 Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 12-6 Dunnewood Vnyds – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843 Mon-Thu 8-4
Cima Collina – San Carlos, btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6 Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Open daily 10-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily 10-5
Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5 « ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended YOLO COUNTY
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 Berryessa Gap – 1 Ranch Road, Winters; 530 795-3201 First Sat 12-6, Fri-Sat 4-8
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open by appointment only
Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5 French Hill Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1710 Fri-Sun 11-5
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6 Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1094 Thu-Sun 11-5
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt. Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5 R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd, Esparto; 530 662-3215 Wed-Sun 11-5
Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5 Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat-Sun 11-5
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5 Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fr-Su 11-5
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30 Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960 Open daily 11-5 LIVERMORE VALLEY
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment Battaion Cellars – 21 S. Livermore Ave, #109, Livermore; 925 245-9242 Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 12-5
Londer Vineyards – Philo tasting room opening in July Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4
Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5 Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland Open daily 10-5 Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190 Open daily 11-5 Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun Noon-4:30
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5 Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only
Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Thu-Sun 11-5
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 447-4328 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Tue-Sun 12-4:30
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Sat-Sun 12-5
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
« GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Sat-Sun 11-5
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5 Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Sat-Sun, 1-6 Fri 4-7
« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Fri-Sun 1-6
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4:30
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
« SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Little Valley Winery– 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 862-9006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5 Livermore Valley Cellars – 1508 Westmore Rd, Livermore; 925 447-1751 Sat-Sun 12-5
Silversmith Vineyards – Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6 Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5
Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5 Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5 Red Skye – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square) 925-989-1163 Fri 3-6, Sat 1-6 Sun 1-5
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-6 Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30 Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Open by appointment only
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871 Sat-Sun 12-5
Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 Woodbridge Uncorked– 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575 Wed-Sun, Call for hours
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5 SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30
AMADOR COUNTY
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30
Amador Cellars – 6150 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Fri-Sun 11-5
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 or by appointment
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-2411 Open by appointment
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 12-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Tues-Sun 9-4:30
Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Sat-Sun 12-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Sat-Sun 11-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 11-5 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283 Open daily 10-5
Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Open daily 10-5 Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Open daily 9-5:30 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5 Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Thu-Sun 11-5 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open daily 11-5
Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Open daily 11-6 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Sat-Sun 12-6 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE Fri-Sun 11-4 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun 11-5 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 10-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Open daily 11-6
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only
Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758 Open daily 10-5
TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Open daily 11-5
Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Sat-Sun 11-5 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Open daily 10:30-5
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 11-4 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Sun 10:30-5
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open daily 1-4 CALAVERAS COUNTY
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923 Sat-Sun 11-5 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 Black Sheep Winery – Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Open daily 12-5 Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only)
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 12-5 Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Wed-Sun 11-6 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Thur-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Hatcher Winery – 419 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sun 12-5:30 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Sat-Sun 10-5
Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5
Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5
Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Lavender Ridge – 431 B Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Fri-Sun 11-5
Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5
Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 36 S. Washington St, Sonora; 209 532-WINE Open daily 11-5
Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Fri-Sun 11-6
Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Open daily 12-5
Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5 Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Wed-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Wed-Mon 11-6 MERCED COUNTY
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Thu-Sun 10:30-5:30 NEVADA COUNTY
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 425E Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5 Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5 Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8 Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30 Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 11-5 Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4 Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.)
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5 PLACER COUNTY
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Open daily 11-5 Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5
Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5
Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Open daily 11-5
Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 Open by appointment only
Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment
Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Open by appointment only
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Open daily 11-5
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5
For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com

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