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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
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FEBRUARY 5, 2010 – ISSUE 6 – VOLUME 29
Wine Garage ON THE COVER

Wine Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
FYI: What’s Hot This Week by Jefffry Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
FEATURE
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS

WINERY
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Rodney Strong Vineyards Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-43
22
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PA I R S
PERFECT
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-59

Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
with Queso Fundido
Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
31
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59
PROFILE
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-62

Steve Reynolds, Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reynolds Family Winery
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
O F T H E W E E K 62
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
TA S T I N G R O O M
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Jaxon Keys Winery
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-82
TO TO
EUREKA REDDING
PASO ROBLES 117 158 204 245 255 269 355 263 236 266 278 379
Head
Fort Bragg
MONTEREY 72 112 160 170 184 269 178 151 190 202 307
20 SAN JOSE 48 90 100 115 200 110 83 118 138 231
Mendocino
Willits
SAN FRANCISCO 45 55 70 155 75 48 88 142 201
SONOMA 22 44 129 39 14 68 131 181
Little
River 5 SANTA ROSA 16 101 21 41 104 166 217
Calpella
20 HEALDSBURG 86 26 56 118 181 231
MENDOCINO 111 141 195 266 310
Elk
Ukiah CALISTOGA 27 86 149 199
NAPA 59 122 172
1 253 29
SACRAMENTO 84 115
Boonville Lakeport Clear
Pt. Arena Yorkville Hopland Lake
MURPHYS 118
128 20 LAKE TAHOE
175 Williams
53
29
Cloverdale Clearlake
Gualala Lake Lower Lake 99
Sonoma Geyserville 49
16
Sea Ranch 101 29
Middletown Brooks TO
Healdsburg Auburn RENO
Timber Cove 128 Calistoga 5
Jenner 505
Guerneville 29
Bodega Bay 12
Sebastopol
•Santa Rosa
Kenwood
St. Helena
Lake
Berryessa
Sacramento
Rutherford
116 Glen 80
Ellen Yountville 128 Winters 50 Placerville
Tomales 12 Napa TO
Pa
121 Davis
LAKE TAHOE
Petaluma 116 Sonoma
12
121 Fairfield
121 99
cif
Pt. Reyes 37 12
Station 12 Sutter
Pt. Reyes Creek
101 Vallejo 680
ic
1 San San Pablo Jackson

Rafael 780 Rio Vista 88
Bay
Lodi
4 12
580
Oc
Muir Woods
80 Berkeley 24 Concord Angels 49
Walnut Creek
4
San Francisco Camp
San Fr
ean
580 680
Pacifica Oakland 4
SFO Jamestown
Alameda
anc
Hayward 580
Livermore Stockton Oakdale
Chinese TO
280 92 Camp YOSEMITE
isc
205 Manteca
Pleasanton
o
580 Sonora
Half Moon 880
Ba
101
Bay
680
y
84 84 Fremont
Woodside Modesto
Palo
Alto
Santa
Clara
1 San Jose
17
Santa Morgan Hill 5
Cruz
Capitola
152 Gilroy
Chowchilla
Watsonville
152
Moss Landing
Monterey Bay
156 99
Monterey
Salinas
68
Pacific Grove
101
Carmel TO TO
BIG SUR & PASO ROBLES & TO
MORRO BAY Gonzales SAN LUIS OBISPO LOS ANGELES
Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
What is tannin?
Tannin is a naturally occurring chemical compound in wine that Tannin in wine comes from two
gives a dry red wine texture. Its mouth-drying effect, balanced with sources. Some originate from the
ample fruit, creates a wine of firm structure that can equalize the extended period of time that grapes are in contact with its skins.
effective “weight” in the mouth of a rich red wine. This long-term contact with the skins, in addition to the grapes’
The four basic wine components are fruit, alcohol, acidity and seeds and stems, is the primary source of the tannin in the final wine
tannin. Generally speaking, the proper balance of all four define a product. A white wine will have only a few hours or less in contact
quality wine. Tannins contribute to a wine’s feel in the mouth, and with its grape skins during fermentation, while a red wine will
also provide a stabilizing effect in the wine by helping it to age remain in contact with its skins for days, or until the winemaker
longer and protecting its aroma and flavor over time. extracts enough color. That is why tannin is a subject in the discus-
A comparable parallel of the astringent component that tannin sion of red wine, not white.
contributes to wine is the tannin in a cup of hot tea. When the tea Another source of tannin comes from the wood of the oak barrels
cools down, the mouth-drying effect of tannin is more evident. in which the wine is aged. The amount of structure contributed to
Typically, a young red wine, like Cabernet Sauvignon, will have the wine from oak barrels will vary greatly and depends mostly on
more of this harsh tannin, whereas a mature wine’s tannin has less- the age of the barrel, the type of oak, type of toasting and length of
ened and softened over time, and more pure fruit flavor is exposed. time in barrel.
A red wine is said to be at its peak when it has reached a perfect
balance of tannin and fruit. Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
The specific point in time in the life of a wine when this balance Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
occurs varies with every wine, and is mostly unpredictable. The very 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
best wines in the world will take years, and sometimes decades to Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
evolve.
Tannin is sometimes described as green, which some consider to
be a fault in a wine. Green tannins have an impact on the palate
much like eating an underipe fruit, like a very green banana. It can
be attributable to growing seasons with insufficient warmth to full
ripen the grapes, or in very rainy growing seasons. This is not
usually a problem in wine regions known for its long, hot summers,
but is more likely to be an issue in cool, coastal regions.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Wine Garage – Here Comes the Jug!

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

Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour
ONGOING Napa, Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com
Joseph Phelps Vineyards: 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75
Tastings & Seminars • Library Tasting, $75
ONGOING • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20
An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15
11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-Friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40 Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting
free for wine club members, RSVP 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com
· Insignia Blending · Le Nez ONGOING
· Tasting Terroir · Wine Appreciation ONGOING Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
· Cool California (Freestone Chardonnay & Pinot Noir) Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10
· Barrel seminars (Napa Valley Cab) Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45 Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND
Wine Component Tasting Seminar ONGOING ONGOING
at Merryvale Vineyards VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com
• Daily Guided Tours
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND ONGOING • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines
Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com ONGOING
at Merryvale Vineyards Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm
• Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com • Regular tasting, $10
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
ONGOING • Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
Napa Valley Wine Train Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt ONGOING
• Jan 30: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre • Wine Train, $180 Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
• Jan 30: Moonlight Escape, Full Wolf Moon at Castello di Amorosa
• Feb 6: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre ONGOING Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
• Feb 13: Valentines Day Tastings at the Popcorn Bar at Flora Springs Winery • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
• Feb 14: Valentines Day St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
• It’s all About You Tasting, $15 • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours
ONGOING • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
Napa Valley Opera House ONGOING FRIDAYS
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY Friday Night Pulse Tastings
• Jan 29: A Night of Music for New Orleans Temptastings in the Temptation Cave ACME Fine Wines, St.Helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440
• Jan 30: 130th Anniversary Celebration featuring Ruth Ann Swenson at Flora Springs Winery • Feb 5: Tor Kenward pouring Tor selections
• Feb 6: Soul Street Dance, Breakin’ Backwards St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member • Feb 12: Pam Starr pouring Crocker & Starr
• Feb 13: The Bobby Hutcherson Quartet RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
• Feb 17-20: The Shape of Things by Neil Labute ONGOING Bacchus That Rascal
ONGOING Appellation Tastings at Elizabeth Spencer Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “History of Wine“
Live at the Lincoln Theater Rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40 707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com 707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.com LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
• Feb 13: Napa Valley Youth Symphony Presents The Red Gala ONGOING Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro
• Feb 11: Trio Los Panchos Vineyard & Winery Tours Napa, Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60
• Feb 14: Simply Sinatra at Raymond Vineyards RSVP, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com
ONGOING St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt) EVERY SATURDAY
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com ONGOING Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40
• Feb 4: First Thursday Bring a Blind Bottle Night 800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
Wine Tasting Experiences
• Feb 5: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting at Benessere Vineyards EVERY SUNDAY
ONGOING St. Helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
• Through Feb 20: Altered States, The Collection in Context • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings
• Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 at Havens Wine Cellars
ONGOING • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com
Buon Amici Members & Guests • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm EVERY SATURDAY
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
• Members Only New Release Tastings ONGOING at Bennett Lane Winery
• Barrel Tastings by appointment Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
• Vertical Tastings by appointment Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com ONGOING SATURDAYS
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment • Individual Tastings, $12 Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
• Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
ONGOING • Food & Wine Pairing
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting • Vineyard Tour ONGOING
at Monticello Vineyards • Blending Class Friday Night Winemaker Events
Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley, $25 Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com
• Wine Sensory Seminar
RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com
ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 3
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Dinah Cross James’ Art Exhibit at Robert Mondavi
Wine Tasting Options
Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre Oakville, 10am-5pm, www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 707-968-2200
Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
St. Helena, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, $12.50 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13
• Current Release Tasting, $15
707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu Changing Earth: Photographer’s
• Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
ONGOING • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75 Call to Action Photo Exhibit
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 10am-5pm, www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700
For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2, www.robertmondavi.com • Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250 JANUARY 30
• The Signature Tour & Tasting • The Wine Tasting Basics • Sonnette Library Tasting, $75 Mustard Magic ~ The Grand Opening Event
• The Exclusive Cellar Tasting • Tasting Beyond the Basics • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people Napa Valley Mustard Festival, The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
• The “Harvest of Joy”Tour & Lunch • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall St. Helena, www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133
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JANUARY 30 FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 13-14

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Release at ZD Wines 2007 Trilogy Release Party Port, Chocolate & More
Enjoy Cabernet & chocolate! Napa, 12-4pm Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena, www.florasprings.com, 707-967-6723 at Beringer Vineyards
www.zdwines.com, 707-963-5188 St. Helena, 11am-4pm, $12, $7/members & guests
FEBRUARY 6-7
JANUARY 30 Cabernet Release Weekend at Bennett Lane www.beringer.com, 707-963-8989x2225
V. Sattui Winery’s Annual Barrel Tasting Calistoga, Sneak preview of 2007 releases! Ten 90+ Point Wine Spectator Cabs FEBRUARY 20
St. Helena, Taste over 45 wines & cuisine from around the world. in 4 short years.10am-5:30pm, $20, www.bennettlane.com, 877-MAX-NAPA Moonlight Magic
5:30-8:30pm, $75/members, $85, www.vsattui.com, RSVP, 800-799-2337
FEBRUARY 6-7 Napa, Benefits Napa Valley Nursery School, Valley Gate Vineyards, 6-10pm, $50,
FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 28 A Weekend of Fine Art 707-224-3319
Visual Art Competition Exhibit & Sale Napa Valley Mustard Festival, art galleries throughout Napa Valley
Napa Valley Mustard Festival, St. Supéry Winery, Rutherford www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133 FEBRUARY 20
www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133 A Good Thing Growing
FEBRUARY 10 St. Helena Cooperative Nursery School’s 23rd Annual Wine Tasting & Auction
FEBRUARY 6 Wine Tasting Class at Beringer Vineyards Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, 6-10pm, $40, $60/door, 707-968-9332
Winter Cellar Sale with Ronn Wiegand, Master Sommelier
St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena, 12-4pm, www.stclement.com, 800-331-8266 Petite Sirah: The Transformation of California’s “Big Red,”6:30-9pm, $70 FEBRUARY 20
Register Napa Valley College, 707-967-2901, www.beringer.com The Grand Dinner
FEBRUARY 6
Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Brix, Yountville, 6pm
Silver Oak Release Day FEBRUARY 13
www.mustardfestival.com, 707-938-1133
Oakville, 9am-3:30pm, $20, 800-273-8809 Annual Love Fest Dinner in the Cask Room
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-2225 FEBRUARY 20
FEBRUARY 6
Kiwanis Club 24th Annual Crab Feed FEBRUARY 13 Napa Valley Symphony Mardi Gras Express
Napa, Chardonnay Hall, Napa Fairgrounds, 5:30-11pm, $50, 707-227-4794 Top 100 Cabs of the Napa Valley Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa, 5pm, $225
Bayleaf Restaurant, Napa, 3-6pm, $95www.Top100Cabs.com www.napavalleysymphony.org
FEBRUARY 6
Generations Cabernet Sauvignon FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 21
Release Party Valentine’s Day Dinner Cooking Class with Chef Mike C
Raymond Vineyard, St. Helena, www.raymondvineyards.com, 800-525-2659 Paraduxx, Napa, 6-10pm, $135, $95/members, 707-967-2031 Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95, www.cedargablesinn.com, RSVP, 707-224-7969
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SONOMA COUNTY EVERY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6

Complimentary Wine Tasting at Flamingo Hotel Wine & Chocolate Fantasy at Rodney Strong
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Santa Rosa, in the Terrace Grille featuring Sonoma County wines, 5:30-7pm Healdsburg, 707-431-1533, 1-4pm, $40, www.rodneystrong.com
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln 707-545-8530, 800-848-8300, www.flamingoresort.com
FEBRUARY 6
Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine & ONGOING Mardi Gras Gumbo Smackdown
sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean at Kendall-Jackson
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment Fulton, 11am-4pm, $25, www.kj.com, 866-287-9818
ONGOING 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
FEBRUARY 7
Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop • Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75
B.R. Cohn Winery Olive Curing Workshop
at B.R. Cohn Winery • Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
Glen Ellen, 11am-1:30pm, free, RSVP, 800-330-4064x124, www.brcohn.com,
Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members • Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com • Box Lunch Prgram with Tour FEBRUARY 12
Valentine’s Day Club Dinner at Chateau St. Jean
ONGOING ONGOING
Member Exclusive, Kenwood, 6:30-10pm, $150
Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting Tours, Tastings & Seminars
www.chateaustjean.com, RSVP, 707-833-4134x5258
at B.R. Cohn Winery at St. Francis Winery
Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members Santa Rosa, Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations FEBRUARY 12-14
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com Olive Festival Finale Weekend
• Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, Various events & locations
ONGOING in Sonoma Valley. www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 FEBRUARY 12-14
Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org
• Jan 29: Gabriel Iglesias ONGOING Romantic Rendezvous
• Jan 29: Metta Quintet Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Wine Country Weekend
• Jan 30-31: American Philharmonic Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com Vintners Inn & Ferrari-Carano, Healdsburg, www.fcwinery.com, 707-433-6700
• Feb 2: A Year with Frog and Toad EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13
• Feb 7: Quarteto Vivace Brasil Santa Rosa Concert Association The Art of Winemaking Workshop Wine Club Valentine’s Dinner at Wilson Winery
• Feb 8: In the Mood Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
• Feb 13-15: Santa Rosa Symphony Set Five 707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com FEBRUARY 13
ONGOING ONGOING TUESDAYS Valentine’s Day Party – Love at First Sip
Spreckels Performing Arts Center Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market Exclusively for Wine Club Members, Ledson Winery, Kenwood, 7-11pm
Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm $250/couple, www.ledsonwinery.com, RSVP, 707-537-3823
• Jan 31: Film, Bringing Up Baby 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org FEBRUARY 13
• Feb 13: Craig Jessup sings Rodgers with Hart Valentine Food & Wine Pairing
• Feb 19-28: Actor’s Theater for Children presents Fairytale Follies LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma, 2-5pm, $100, $75/members
ONGOING THURSDAYS Glen Ellen, Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. www.nicholsonranch.com, 707-938-8822
Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, RSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com FEBRUARY 13
Sonoma, Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine Farm to Table Dinner – Winter Edition
tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Tour & Taste at The Olive Press Quivira Winery, Healdsburg, 4-8pm, 800-292-8339, www.quivirawine.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 707-939-8900 FEBRUARY 13
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch www.olivepress.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival Crane Creek Cuvée Vertical Gala Dinner
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa
Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, 6:30-9:30pm, $350
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
www.lambertbirdge.com, 707-431-4670
Tasting Room Sampling at Viansa Winery
ONGOING
Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 800-995-4740 FEBRUARY 13
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
www.viansa.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival Valentine’s Winery Dinner at St. Francis
Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
Santa Rosa, 6:30pm, $125, $105/public, RSVP, 888-675-WINEx255
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 www.stfranciswinery.com
ONGOING Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tasting
at BR Cohn Winery FEBRUARY 13-14
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Ravenswood Sweethearts Weekend
Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 Glen Ellen, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
707-938-4064x124, www.brcohn.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival Sonoma, 11am-4pm, $15, 707-933-2336, www.ravenswood-wine.com
707-571-7500, www.kj.com
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 FEBRUARY 13-14
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY Olive Oyl & Foccacia
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour Char Wood Exhibit, Master Painter & Colorist
Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg Cornerstone Sonoma, 11am-4pm, www.cornerstonesonoma.com, 707-933-3010
Healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com
707-433-7427, www.artwanted.com/artychic FEBRUARY 13-14
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY President’s Day Open House
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 14
Life of Making Exhibition at Chateau St. Jean
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Kenwood, 11am-5pm, 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, 707-939-7862, www.svma.org
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com JANUARY 28-31, FEBRUARY 5-6, 12-14, 19-21 FEBRUARY 19
2 By 5 by The Raven Players Dinner with the Winemaker Series
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS featuring Ferrari-Carano
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Raven Theater, Healdsburg, 707-433-6335, www.ravenplayers.org
at the Bay View Restaurant
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines FEBRUARY 4 Inn at the Tides , Bodega Bay, 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
RSVP 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com The Epicurean Connection Non Profit Night
Sonoma, 6-8pm, 707-935-7960, www.theepicureanconnection.com FEBRUARY 21
ONGOING WEEKENDS Sonoma Winter Artisan Cheese Fair
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery FEBRUARY 5-7 MacArthur Place, Sonoma, 1-4pm, $20, www.sheanadavis.com, 707-935-7960
Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com FEBRUARY 25
Various locations in Healdsburg
Winemaker Dinner Series:
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY 707-484-6438, www.healdsburgsteelheadfest.org
Buena Vista/Atlas Peak Team Dinner
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market FEBRUARY 6 Santé Restaurant, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629 Sonoma Valley High School Boosters Club www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-939-2415
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Crab Feed at Cline Cellars
FEBRUARY 27
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Sonoma, $80, www.clinecellars.com
The Ark Open House
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 FEBRUARY 6 Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville, 11am-4pm
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Hike & Taste in the Vineyards at Kunde Family Estate www.sbragia.com, 707-473-2992
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery Kenwood, 10am, $25, www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334
FEBRUARY 27
Alexander Valley, Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines FEBRUARY 6 Le Carnaval de St. Francis Auction
paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in Chowder Day Cline Cellars, Sonoma, Benefits St. Francis Solano School, $90
Healdsburg, $10pp, 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com Downtown, Bodega Bay, 707-875-3866, www.bodegabay.com RSVP, 707-996-4994, www.clinecellars.com
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LAKE/MENDOCINO FEBRUARY 12 BAY AREA

Venetian Carnival Masquerade Party at Rosa D‘Oro
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Kelseyville, 6-9pm, $5, www.rosadeorowine.com, 707-279-0483 SAN FRANCISCO
Food & Wine Pairings FEBRUARY 13
McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com ONGOING
Valentine’s Day Barrel Tasting & Food & Wine Pairings The Walt Disney Family Museum
ONGOING FRIDAYS McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 10am-5pm The Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, 415-345-6816,
Tuscan Village Music Art Series www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986
www.waltdisney.org
Terrill Cellars, Lower Lake, 6-9pm, $5, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 FEBRUARY 13 • Feb 1-27: Film, Lady and the Tramp
JANUARY 30 4th Annual Wine & Chocolate • Feb 6: Lecture, Innovations: Audio Animatronics,
Live music, olive oil tasting & more! Mt. Konocti Growers, Lakeport Will the Real Mr. Lincoln Please Stand Up!
Windows to the Universe at Taylor Observatory
12-4pm, $35/adv, $40, 888-775-8336, 707-262-1611 • Feb 13: Disney Discoveries, Valentines Pop-Up Card
Kelseyville, 8-11pm, $3, www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121
FEBRUARY 13 • Feb 14: Reel Delicious, Food & Wine in Film
JANUARY 30
In Love with Redwood Valley • Feb 21: The American Land, Music of the New World
Middletown Rotary Club Crab Feast A day of wine, spirits & chocolate! Visit participating Redwood Valley wineries.
Middletown, $40, RSVP, 707-998-1564 JANUARY 28-30
11am-5pm, $15, www.atasteofredwoodvalley.com, 800-760-3739
19th Annual Zinfandel Festival:
JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 20 Zin in Paradise
Crab & Wine Pairings Food & Wine Pairing & Release Party
at Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery Various events in San Francisco, www.zinfandel.org
Tulip Hill Winery, Nice, 1-5pm, www.tuliphillwinery.com, 707-274-9373 • Jan 28: Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing, Herbst Pavilion
Boonville, www.zinawinery.com, 707-961-3463
FEBRUARY 20 Fort Mason Center, 6-9pm
FEBRUARY 1-28 Living History Day • Jan 29: Flights! A Showcase of Zinfandels, Intercontinental Mark Hopkins
Alsatian Tapas Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 11am-4pm, free, 707-995-3565 Hotel, Peacock Court, 10:30am-1pm
Mendocino Hotel, Mendocino, www.mendocinohotel.com, 707-937-0511 • Jan 29: Evening with the Winemakers, Benefit Live Auction & Dinner
FEBRUARY 20-21
FEBRUARY 6 International Alsace Varietals Festival Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, 5pm
Crab Boil at Moore Family Winery Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association, Mendocino County Fairgrounds • Jan 30: 19th Annual Grand Zinfandel Tasting, Herbst & Festival Pavilions
Kelseyville, 5-10pm, $65, www.moorefamilywinery.com, 707-738-0507 Boonville & participating wineries, www.avwines.com, 707-895-WINE Fort Mason Center, 2-5pm
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Discounts FEBRUARY 3-7

San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Porcelain by Eugenia Zobel
Theatre 39, San Francisco, www.oceanfilmfest.org, 415-561-6251 Exhibit on display, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, www.WenteVineyards.com
FEBRUARY 4 FEBRUARY 6
ANDRETTI WINERY Cooking for a Cause Wine Release Party
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 7 Crushpad Winery, San Francisco, 5:45-9pm Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20
www.crushpadwine.com,888-907-2665, $95 www.mitchellkatzinery.com, 925-931-0744
FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 13
BERINGER VINEYARDS Wine & Wishes St. Valentine’s Day Massacre / Syrah Release Party
2 for 1 Tasting in the Rhine House Treasure Island, San Francisco, Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation Nottingham Cellars, Livermore, 5-10pm, $65
with ad PAGE 70 • 5-7:30pm: Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting, $150 www.nottinghamcellars.com, 925-294-8647
• 8-11pm: Winemaker Dinner, $350 FEBRUARY 13
www.makewish.org, 415-982-9474 3rd Annual Wines & Valentines Dinner
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS FEBRUARY 6 Benefits Museum on Main Street, Pleasanton Hotel, Pleasanton
Tours and tastings PAGE 27 KNBR/Giants Winter Fanfest 6pm, $85, 925-462-2766
AT&T Park, San Francisco, 11am-3pm, www.sfgiants.com, 415-972-2000 FEBRUARY 13-15
27th Annual Barrel Tasting
CHATEAU ST. JEAN FEBRUARY 6-28
Chinese New Year Festival Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm, $5
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 57 Parade February 27, 415-986-1370 www.fenestrawinery.com, 925-447-5246
Check website for events www.chineseparade.com FEBRUARY 14
GOLDEN HAVEN FEBRUARY 10-15 Chocolate & Cabernet Sauvignon
McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 12-4pm, $15
Mud Treatment for 2, Tulipmania 2010
Pier 39, San Francisco, www.pier39.com, 415-705-5500 www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717
$54 per person PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 20
FEBRUARY 20
San Francisco Chronicle Release of Irish Mile Chardonnay
McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 12-5pm, $5
HAGAFEN CELLARS Wine Competition Public Tasting
www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, 2-5pm, $60/adv, $80
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 www.winejudging.com, 650-548-6700 www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, 925-931-0744
FEBRUARY 23
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
JESSUP CELLARS Nemerever Napa Valley Wine Dinner ONGOING
Complimentary tasting Campton Place, San Francisco, Tasting & Dinner with Proprietor William Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
Nemerever, $150, 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
for two with ad PAGE 40 Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
FEBRUARY 27 • Feb 6: Dave Mason
Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt • Feb 12: Craig Ferguson
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY Begins at Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco • Feb 14: Gustavo Romero
Complimentary reserve tasting www.sftreasurehunts.com, 415-564-9400 ONGOING
with ad PAGE 23 MARIN COUNTY Live Music at KRML Radio
The Eastwood Building, Carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com
ONGOING
Marin Center in San Rafael ONGOING
LOUIS M. MARTINI 415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us Thursday Night Music Series
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 33 • Jan 31-Feb 2: Marin Symphony, The Bridge Between Here & Beyond Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
• Feb 6: TAO, The Martial Art of Drumming 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
• Feb 8, 11: Marin Speaker Series, Paul Krugman ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
MARTIN RAY WINERY • Feb 12: Coppélia, Moscow Festival Ballet Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
15% discount with ad PAGE 49 • Feb 13: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts
SAN MATEO COUNTY Monterey, 4-8pm, 831-649-6690
ONGOING WEEKENDS ONGOING TUESDAYS

MURPHY-GOODE WINERY Vintner Series at the Ritz-Carlton Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
Mention ad for 10% discount PAGE 48 Half Moon Bay, 650-712-7000, www.ritzcarlton/hmb Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
• Feb: Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel and Dolce Wineries ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
• Mar: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Monterey Museum of Art
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER SANTA CLARA COUNTY Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, Monterey, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
$1 off with ad PAGE 36 EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
FEBRUARY 14
Valentine’s Day Dinner Open for Tasting
Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase
PINK MANSION Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin, www.closlachance.com, 800-ITS-WINE
free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com
15% off with ad at check-in PAGE 36 FEBRUARY 15
President’s Day EVERY TUESDAY
Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin, 11am-5pm Focus on Monterey County Wines
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE www.closlachance.com, 800-ITS-WINE Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm
831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
Free offer PAGE 4 LIVERMORE
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
ONGOING Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards
STAGECOACH EXPRESS Bankhead Theatre Wine and Cheese Event
Livermore Valley performing Arts Center, Livermore Monterey, 2pm on. Oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning
Complimentary 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org wines. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570
shipping box PAGE 26 • Jan 28: Alex Filippenko
• Feb 5-7: Cinderella ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 14
• Feb 9: TAO West Side Story
SUMMERS WINES • Feb 12: New Orleans Bash Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel, www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0100
10% discount with ad PAGE 37 • Feb 12: Pink Floyd Laser Extravaganza WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 28
• Feb 13: Youth and Adventure Rain Forest Weekends
• Feb 14: It’s Magic! Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
TRENTADUE WINERY PAGE 49 ONGOING JANUARY 30 – OCTOBER 24
Complimentary tasting with ad Wine Cave Tasting Experience Land & Sea: Paintings and Photographs
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members of Monterey & Beyond
RSVP 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, www.montereyart.org, 831-372-5477
WILLIAM HILL
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 33
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 12-15 NEVADA COUNTY

Wine’d Down Sunday at Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge Bottle Your Own Wine
FEBRUARY 13-14
Cannery Row, Monterey, 3-6pm, www.scheidvineyards.com, 831-455-9990 Charles B Mitchell, Fair Play, 530-620-3467 Mardi Gras in Nevada City
FRIDAYS FEBRUARY 5-26 FEBRUARY 13 Downtown Nevada City, 530-265-2692, www.nevadacitychamber.com
Jazz in the Cellars Wine & Chocolate SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258x11 Boeger Winery, Placerville, 11am-4pm, $20, $15/member
www.boegerwinery.com, 800-655-2634x18 ONGOING
FEBRUARY 8-14 Sacramento River Train
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am FEBRUARY 13 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com
Pebble Beach, www.pebblebeach.com Triumphant Blending • Feb 13: Valentine’s Dinner
FEBRUARY 13 Crystal Basin Cellars, 6pm, $75, Camino, 530-647-1767 • Feb 27: Murder Mystery
Migration Festival FEBRUARY 13-15 ONGOING
Natural Bridges State Park, Santa Cruz11am-4pm Presidential Port Weekend Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
831-423-4609, www.santacruzstatepartks.org Jodar Vineyards, Placerville, www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org
FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 14 • Feb 1: American Bach Soloists, Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610
Valentine’s Passport River Road Wine Trail Valentine’s Day at Lava Cap Winery • Feb 7: UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Bartók, Lyadov, Mussorgsky
Visit 12 wineries along the trail! 11am-4pm, $20, www.riverroadwinetrail.com Placerville, 11am-5pm, 530-621-0175 • Feb 10: The Four Aces Live!
• Feb 12-21: Dances for Non-Fictional Bodies (excerpt) and Blue Jointedness
FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 20 • Feb 14: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Valentine Wine Festival starring The Groove Kings Wells on Wine – WOW! Wine Classes:
Kirigin Cellars, Gilroy, 1-5pm, www.kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827 Rhone Varietals & Blending Class FEBRUARY 7
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 10am or 1pm Taste of Chocolate
FEBRUARY 19 Old Town Auburn, 12-3pm, $20
Chocolate & Wine Tasting www.davidgirardvineyards.com, RSVP, 530-295-1833
www.oldtownauburnca.com, 530-888-1585
Monterey Public Library, Monterey, 7-9pm, $25/adv, $30 FEBRUARY 20
831-646-5601, www.monterey.org/library Winemaker Dinner FEBRUARY 13-14
Jodar Vineyards, Placerville, www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 Petite Sirah Port Weekend
FEBRUARY 20 Bogle Winery, Clarksburg, 11am-5pm, $5
Clam Chowder Cook-Off CALAVERAS COUNTY www.boglewinery.com, 916-744-1139
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
www.beachboardwalk.com, 831-423-5590 SOLANO COUNTY
Wines of the World Education Tastings
FEBRUARY 20-21 Murphys Hotel, Murphys, No reservations required, everyone welcome! FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31
Shark Days 5:30pm, $15, 209-736-2949 47th Annual Fairfield Visual Arts Association
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Juried Art Show
JANUARY 31 Creative Arts Center, Fairfield, 12-3pm, free
www.montereybayaquarium.org, 831-648-4800
Cooking Class: Skills Part 1, Soups & Stews www.FairfieldVisualArts.org, 707-428-0400
FEBRUARY 21 Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 11:30am, $75
1st Annual Sparkling Wine Disgorging Party www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 FEBRUARY 5-7
Pessagno Winery, Salinas, www.pessagnowines.com, 831-675-9463 San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
FEBRUARY 6 Mare Island, Vallejo, 7am-5pm
FEBRUARY 23 Between the Sheets Poetry Workshops www.sfbayflywayfestival.com, 707-557-9816
16th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251
Ultimate Winemakers’ Dinner
Capitola, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association FEBRUARY 6
Lake Tulloch Lions Club Annual Crab Dinner
SUISUN VALLEY
Shadowbrook Restaurant, $105, 831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com
Black Creek Park, Copperopolis, $35, 209-785-8587, 5:30pm FEBRUARY 27
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 6 New Release at Vezer Family Vineyard:
Cuisine of Provence 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
ONGOING Tanner Vineyards, Murphys, 209-728-8229 Suisun Valley, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-344-0334
Sierra Railroad FEBRUARY 7
Oakdale, 209-848-2100, www.sierrarailroad.com Cooking Class: Skills Part 2, Sautéing LODI/WOODBRIDGE
• Feb 12: Murder Mystery Dinner Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 11:30am, $75
• Feb 13: Valentine’s Brunch & Dinner www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 ONG0ING
Hutchins Street Square
FEBRUARY 13-14 FEBRUARY 7 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
Wine & Chocolate Weekend 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off • Feb 9: In the Mood
Visit 10 wineries in Madera, 10am-5pm, $20/adv, $25 Murphys Historic Hotel, Murphys, 209-728-3344 • Feb 14: Ol’Blue Eyes is Back: A Romantic & Swingin’ Tribute to Frank Sinatra
www.maderawinetrail.com, 800-613-0709 • Feb 15: Daniel Rodriguez
FEBRUARY 13
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS Valentine Dinner & Dance
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 7pm, $65
FEBRUARY 13-14
13th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend
ONGOING www.ironstonevineyards.com, RSVP, 209-728-1251x11 Visit participating Lodi area wineries! 11am-4pm, $35/adv, $45
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park FEBRUARY 13 www.lodiwineandchocolate.com
Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org Rail Jam FEBRUARY 13-14
Murphys Historic Hotel, Murphys, 209-728-3344 Wine & Chocolate at Woodbridge Winery
ONGOING
25th Annual Chefs’ Holidays FEBRUARY 13-14 Woodbridge, 11am-4:30pm
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley, 801-559-4949, www.YosemitePark.com President’s Weekend Celebration 209-365-8139, www.woodbridgewines.com
• Jan 31 – Feb 2: La Toque, Napa Valley; Midi, San Francisco; Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat, 11am-5pm
Coco500, San Francisco www.chatomvineyards.com, 209-736-6500
• Feb 3-4: La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club; Flea Street Café, Menlo Park; FEBRUARY 13-14
Greens, San Francisco President’s Wine Weekend Email Your Events to
EL DORADO COUNTY Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, visit participating wineries, 11am-5pm cathy@WineCountryThisWeek.com
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY www.calaveraswines.org
Private Tastings with the Winemaker FEBRUARY 14 For best results, send your emails at least 6 to 8
Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine Valentine’s Dinner weeks prior to the date of your event. Event listings
educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members Murphys Historic Hotel, Murphys, 209-728-3344
530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com are free, and published as space is available and at
FEBRUARY 20 the discretion of Wine Country This Week.
ONGOING SUNDAYS Comedy Night with Del VanDyke
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon La Contenta, Valley Springs, 209-772-1082
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com For more event listings throughout
FEBRUARY 20
JANUARY 30-31 Mardi Gras Dinner
Northern and Central California, visit
Bring Out the Barrel Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat, $65/members, $75 www.winecountrythisweek.com
El Dorado Winery Association,Visit participating wineries! www.eldoradowines.org www.chatomvineyards.com, 209-736-6500
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CANDLELIGHT INN
Peaceful Elegance in the Napa Valley
by Abigail P. Zimmerman Today, the Candlelight Inn enjoys a well-deserved reputation for
providing superb service and ensuring guests have a truly enjoyable,
The Candlelight Inn epitomizes the elegance and true romance of memorable stay.
Napa Valley. “We appreciate that your time away is valuable, so we are
Built in 1929 by the Napa postmaster, this graceful English tudor- committed to helping you enjoy it to the fullest!” says owner Sam Neft.
style mansion is particularly geared to guest’s intent on enjoying a The full-service concierge staff works seven days a week to ensure
special time in a memorable place. guests want for nothing. While the Candlelight Inn is a destination
Romantic to its core, the Candlelight Inn is a beautifully preserved point unto itself, it is convenient to Napa Valley’s finest restaurants,
element of Napa history. A grand, sophisticated estate, the Inn is at wineries and galleries. Candlelight Inn Concierges are happy to make
once tranquil and stately. Driving up, it’s easy to imagine a horse and any reservations or plans to further enhance your stay.
carriage waiting or hear sounds from glittering parties past. Today, the The Candlelight Inn is truly a fairytale with all the modern ameni-
Inn is simply lovely, tranquil and romantic. ties. Additional amenities include:
Carefully manicured grounds are bordered by the soothing Napa • Flat-screen TVs/ DVD players and CD players
Creek and the majestic Giant Redwoods impart shade and a natural • Personalized dining recommendations
feeling of exclusivity. Ceilings within soar and hand-applied white- and wine country touring advice
washed plaster and blackened oak beams only add to your impres- • Complimentary beverages and snacks
sions of enchantment. • Onsite high-speed wireless Internet access
Steeped in fairytale romance, warmth and comfort, guest suite inte- • Free onsite parking
riors are uniquely individual and well appointed with sumptuous • Send and receive faxes at no charge
linens, floral motifs and wine country charm. Most suites boast crack- • Newspapers available daily
ling fireplaces and two-person marble Jacuzzi tubs. Private balconies • Complimentary movie library
or patios ensure privacy for all. Guest rooms range in price from $175 to $400 with internet
A spacious, secluded swimming pool and sets of comfortable chairs specials from time to time. Pets are not allowed and the Candlelight
to lounge on to create a perfect environment to read, rest or simply to Inn is purely a no-smoking establishment.
enjoy some sunshine. Candlelight Inn is located at 1045 Easum Drive in Napa. For
Enjoy three-course complimentary gourmet breakfasts each more information, call (707) 257-3717 or 1-800-624-0395, visit
morning and hors d’oeuvres in the evening. www.candlelightinn.com or email mail@candlelightinn.com.
WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Tom Klein & Rick Sayre
RODNEY STRONG
Something for Everyone
by Richard Paul Hinkle Today, the wine that best exemplifies that bold, concentrated Cabernet, with juicy red
is winemaker Rick Sayre’s “Symmetry,” which and black fruit character.”
The late Rodney Strong was a Broadway shows off the best of what the five-variety red • Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Charlotte’s Home
dancer-choreographer who turned to wine to Bordeaux blends – here dubbed “Meritage” – Vineyard ($15): Flashy and bright, with
express himself in a more down-to-earth can be. “Our owner, Tom Klein gets the credit brisk grapefruit and freshly-mown grass,
fashion. The thing I remember most about for naming this wine,” executive winemaker with just a stiletto-crisp hint of Jalapeno
Rod was his terse and pithy comment about Rick Sayre once told me. “It came out of our pepper to push the fruit forward, give it that
the nonsense of thinking of the wine business looking for a wine with the ideal balance of much more focus and intensity. A great wine
as one of bottom line, profit and loss. “Wine fruit and oak, the sort of balance that gives with smoked salmon, for certain.
is a second or third generation business,” he you youthful enjoyment as well as the capa- • Chardonnay 2007 Sonoma County ($15):
told me. “The idea is to build equity.” bility to age – a sense of symmetry, naturally. Creamy texture with plenty of subtle Fuji
The equity that he passed down to Tom Over the years, we’re finding that, if we blend apple and white peach fruit; velvet (and yes)
Klein – who comes from a farming family, so the grapes a bit sooner, they manage to come creamy texture, with anise spice. Chicken.
he understands the concept better than most together much more quickly in bottle.” • Chardonnay 2007 Chalk Hill Estate ($20):
– was rock solid, grounded in the excellent Another riff on the subject of Cabernet White peach and lots of butter and cream,
vinelands Rod and Charlotte Strong had Sauvignon are a couple of new single vine- with hints of green apple; very fluid and
acquired over the years. Wine, you see, is at yard wines. The first to be released is called rich. Veal.
base an agricultural endeavor. One that has a Rockaway, for a vineyard just north of • Chardonnay 2007 Russian River Valley
great advantage over most ag pursuits: It’s Geyserville (the specific coordinates, should Reserve ($40): Elberta peach – rich and
ultimate product, wine, is self-preserving. you need to know, are 38° 42' 59" N, 122° 52' succulent – and hazelnut crispness. Big and
Thank goodness for alcohol. 15" W). “This vineyard was planted in 1994,” round, with lots of oak toast and French
Cabernet Sauvignon, for the most part, says Sayre, “mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon bread; fat and up to the richest of sauces.
informs Rodney Strong today. When Strong and Merlot, but we also have a little Malbec, • Pinot Noir 2008 Russian River Estate
was alive, his much touted rendering of the Verdot and Franc. The slope rises to 750 feet ($22): Plum and strawberry, soft and expres-
variety was called “Alexander’s Crown,” for the above sea level and the soils are comprised of sive all across the palate; silky, long finish,
low hill at Rod’s home, just past the bridge. It gravelly clay subsoil over fractured sandstone, with a cardamom bite of spiciness.
was a wine that showed the elegance of so it’s very well-drained. We get wonderfully • Zinfandel 2007 Sonoma County Estate
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. small-berried clusters, ideal for making a “Knotty Vines” ($22): Deep raspberry,
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE
blood orange and strawberry

fruit that lingers and builds
memories, with lively rosemary
and clove spiciness in the finish.
This is one of the winery’s stan-
dards, and its applications run
well beyond the normal “picnic”
status that you might ordinarily
think of for Zin. Pork roast for
one. Dust it with rosemary.
Mmmmm.
• Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Alexander Valley, Estate
Bottled ($25): Tobacco and bell
pepper and green bean fruit in
an earthy, cigar-box-like setting.
Perfect for the smoked or sharp
cheddar cheese plate that you’ve
been thinking about. Don’t
deny it. You know you want it.
• Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Sonoma County Reserve
($50): Blackberry and blueberry
fruit that is solid, yet fluid; inky,
with iodine and licorice.
• “Symmetry” 2006 Alexander
Valley Meritage ($60): A velvet
texture that coats your tongue is
the signature of this wine, along
with the black currant and dark
chocolate cassis character that
swims through the wine from
first smell to aftertaste. This
wine is nearly 80 percent
Cabernet Sauvignon, with
smaller amounts of the other
four Bordeaux grape varieties.
• “Rockaway” 2006 Alexander
Valley Single Vineyard ($75):
Red raspberry and black currant
fruit, with full toasted oak;
round and silky, yet it still needs
a bit of bottle time.
Rodney Strong Vineyards is
located at 11455 Old Redwood
Highway on the south side of
Healdsburg. Their hospitality
phone number is (707) 431-
1533, or you may check them at
www.RodneyStrong.com.)
If you take the self-guided tour
that circles the tasting room, you’ll
read copy that might sound familiar;
Hinkle wrote that copy.
P erfect P airs by Millie Howie
Sutter Home
Sauvignon Blanc
Perfectly Paired
with Queso Fundido
Just hearing the name of today’s unique recipe can bring a
smile and the certain feeling that anything with “fun” in its
name is going to be so delightful that it will surely become an
important addition to your own recipe file. The “fun” in
Fundido means “melted” and Jeff Starr, culinary director of
Trinchero Family Estates/Sutter Home Winery, along with
James McNair, co-author of the just released cookbook “Burger
Parties” create their fundido using fresh Mexican melting
cheeses – Asadero, Chihuahua or Manchego with Chorizo and
roasted poblano chiles. After browning the meat and adding
the chiles, tomato, oregano and half a cup of Sutter Home
Sauvignon Blanc the mix is ready to be popped into a 300
QUESO FUNDIDO Serves 6
degree oven for the melt. The grated cheese is stirred in and
Mexican chorizo and melting cheeses can be found in the Latin refrigerated
after approximately three minutes, the hot, rich dip is ready sections of many major supermarkets or in Latin markets. Monterey jack and/or
to be scooped up with crisp tortilla chips and enjoyed along cheddar cheeses may be substituted if you can’t locate the Mexican ones.
with a glass of Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc. The choice of • 4 ounces Mexican chorizo, casing discarded
wine is Jeff’s fruity, refreshing Sangria, but he admits to • 3/4 cup finely chopped white onion
enjoying the food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc that goes so will • 1 cup seeded and finely chopped ripe tomato
with a hint of heat from the poblanos. “I like the hints of • 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely
melon and lime that the wine brings to the dish and the light- chopped
ness of the wine goes so beautifully with the spicy food,”says • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Jeff “I feel the crisp acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc offers a • 1/2 cup Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
nice counterpoint to the richness of the Queso Fundido.” • 9 ounces grated Mexican melting cheese, such as Asadero,
Jeff himself has transported his version of Queso Fundido Chihuahua or Manchego (not the hard Spanish version)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
from Santa Fe where he served as sous chef at Coyote Café, to
• Tortilla chips, for serving
his executive chef position at the southwestern – influenced
restaurant, Malibu Adobe in southern California and then north Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Combine the chorizo and
to the kitchens of Trinchero Family Estates/Sutter Home winery onion in a non-stick sauté pan or skillet and cook over
in St. Helena. medium heat, stirring and breaking up the chorizo into small
pieces, until nicely browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the
tomato, chiles and oregano and cook for 2 minutes. Add the
wine and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer the mixture to
an 8-inch shallow casserole or baking dish and stir in the
grated cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese
just melts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro and
serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Opn daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
277 St. Helena Hwy. So., St. Helena Wine Pairing: Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc
(707) 963-3104 | www.sutterhome.com
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Passport to Dry Creek Valley Celebrates 20th Anniversary

New Friday Event Launched: Gateway to Passport—A First Class create for their traveling guests during Passport to Dry Creek Valley™.
Experience – Tickets Now On Sale! Past themes have included a Caribbean Hideaway, Circus Big Top,
Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ is an annual event, sponsored by Mardi Gras, Motown Soul, Old Havana, Heaven & Hell, Taste of Spain
the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley™ (WDCV), showcasing the and Little Italy. Nearly every winery features live entertainment, from
wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. This belly dancers to blues, jazz or 50s rock and roll. Guests are certain to
year, Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ is celebrating its 20th anniversary be carried away by the festive atmosphere created at each winery.
with the launch of a new event on Friday, April 23, called Gateway to Participating winery locales throughout the Dry Creek Valley in
Passport – A First Class Experience. Sonoma County (a complete participating winery list can be found at
The more than 60 wineries and 150 growers in the Dry Creek www.wdcv.com). Activities begin at 11 a.m. lasting until 4:30 p.m.,
Valley produce a variety of wines to please any palate; 46 wineries will Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25. Saturday and Sunday event
be offering first class weekend events along the Passport route! Join in tickets are $120 each, including tax, for a two-day Passport. Sunday
Passport weekend, as wineries up and down Dry Creek Valley cele- only tickets are $70 each including tax.
brate the magic of their valley with wine, food, entertainment and the Vineyard Tours – Each tour begins at 9:30am
hospitality for which Dry Creek Valley is famous. Passport to Dry
Passport ticket holders are invited to walk the vineyards and expe-
Creek Valley™ sells out quickly every year.
rience winegrowing in this distinct appellation. Select wineries are
Gateway to Passport — A First Class Experience opening their vineyards with special tours, discussions and tastings.
An elegant evening launched in honor of the 20th anniversary, Register and Enjoy a First Class Weekend
Gateway to Passport includes owners and winemakers of select Dry
Because the number of participants is limited, Passports are sold
Creek Valley wineries, all family-owned. Celebrity chef Charlie
first come first served, like a concert. This event consistently sells out
Palmer, of the famed Dry Creek Kitchen and upscale Hotel Healds-
and tickets will not be available for long.
burg, will create culinary delights paired with small production Dry
Tickets went on sale on February 1 at www.wdcv.com. To be on the
Creek Valley wines. Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience
mailing list and receive information about this event, and all WDCV
takes place Friday, April 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Tickets are $150
events, email name, address and phone to info@wdcv.com
and are very limited.
Attendees every year tell their friends, relatives and even strangers
Theme Parties, Live Music, Sumptuous Foods – about how much fun they had at the Winegrowers of Dry Creek
All Paired with Dry Creek Valley Wines Valley™ Passport event. Participants travel from all over the country
Oysters, BBQ, sculpture gardens, bocce ball, tightrope walkers, to attend Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ – from Texas, Pennsylvania,
barrel samples, newly released wines and old-fashioned fun – all of New York, Arizona and across the U.S. Everybody’s welcome (21 years
this and more is part of the lively environment participating wineries and older).
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY COUNTRY NEWS
‘Bring out the Barrel’ – El Dorado

Winemakers Open Their Cellars
for Barrel Tasting, January 30-31
More than 20 El Dorado wineries are opening their cellars during
the weekend of January 30-31, inviting wine lovers of all levels to expe-
rience the nuances of a new vintage – by tasting wine samples straight
from the barrel. It’s a unique opportunity to talk with local vintners and
follow the winemaking process from vine to barrel to bottle.
The weekend features wine tasting, light food pairings and the
opportunity to purchase “futures” of limited quantity wines. The event
is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
El Dorado’s family owned wineries are just an hour from Sacra-
mento or South Lake Tahoe, and about 2 hours from the Bay Area.
Weekend passes are only $25 and are available online at
www.ElDoradoWines.org. Friends 4-Packs are: four tickets for the
price of three. Passes for Sunday only are $20. Designated drivers are
$5.
Participating wineries: Auriga Cellars, Busby Cellars, Colibri Ridge,
Crystal Basin, Fenton Herriott, Fitzpatrick, David Girard, Gold Hill,
Granite Springs, Holly’s Hill, Illuminare, Jodar, Latcham, Lava Cap,
Madroña, Miraflores, Mount Aukum, Narrow Gate, ParaVi, Perry
Creek, Sierra Vista and Single Leaf.
For details on the event, winery event highlights, and a map of the
region go to: www.ElDoradoWines.org.
Earth, Wine and Fire Headline Saturday

of the Sonoma Jazz+ Festival, May 21-23
Tickets are now available
Sonoma Jazz + (www.sonomajazz.org) announced that tickets are
now on sale for the first of three nights, with the great Earth, Wind and
Fire headlining Saturday, May 22, in the big tent on Sonoma’s Field of
Dreams. “No other band has been more requested to play the critically
acclaimed festival in the Sonoma wine country,” enthused SJ+ Execu-
tive Producer Jim Horowitz. “We couldn’t be more exited about EWF,
and what a great way to launch a new year, a new decade and our sixth
year with this very hot show, which is certain to attract one of the most
diverse audiences in our history!”
The festival weekend includes Wine and Song events around the
Plaza and an expanded SJ+ after-hours program of live music following
the main stage concerts, with two other big nights to be announced.
Proceeds from Sonoma Jazz + enhance, promote and support local
music programs in the Sonoma Valley schools, with more than
$460,000 raised to date.
Tickets for the Earth, Wind & Fire show available by calling 1-866-
527-TIXX (8499), or through www.sonomajazz.org; also on a walk-in
basis at Sonoma Valley Music, 521Broadway in Sonoma.
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.
FYI: Whats
’ hot this week E-mail content considerations to jeff@fyiwinecountry.com
by Jeffry Ross
Gold Tasting Simi Winery, in Healdsburg, invites enophiles to enjoy a savings

Awashed in rustic charm and rural solitude, there’s a gold mine of of $10 per couple on tours and tastings when they visit. While there,
luxurious wines in El Dorado Country. With several hot producers be certain to ask for their Landslide Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
including Boeger, Colibri Ridge, Fitzpatrick and Iverson Vineyards, In ancient times, Mount St. Helena threw off a landslide that created
the El Dorado appellation is an up-and-coming locale for wine lovers an acre of rich microclimates and soil diversity in the Alexander
seeking tasty wines and great value. The perfect time to discover this Valley. Simi Winery spotted an opportunity there and planted Land-
wine destination is on the weekend of January 30th and 31st during slide Vineyard, growing complex and concentrated grapes that
the annual “Bring Out the Barrel” barrel tasting weekend. More than produce one of my favorite Cabs. Simi Winery is at 16275 Healds-
20 acclaimed wineries will come together to showcase their different burg Avevnue; 1-800-746-4880, www.SimiWinery.com.
personalities, award-winning wines and the exceptional beauty of El Best Bottles (for your buck): Francis Ford Coppola Presents
Dorado. Participants will have the chance to taste fine wines and learn their 2006 California Shiraz for $11. Find this at the winery in
about the art and practice of wine making and grape growing Geyserville. DeLoach, a few minutes west of Santa Rosa, has priced
(including why the area produces such delicious Zins). Located less their delicious 2006 Cote De Loach Pinot Noir at $12. Sutter Home
than an hour from Sacramento or a little over two hours from the San in St. Helena has a 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay for
Francisco area, El Dorado’s family-owned wineries welcome visitors $5. Rosenblum Cellars, on the Healdsburg Plaza, has discounted
with a wide diversity of delicious award-winning wines, friendly their non-vintage California Vintner’s Cuvee XXX to $12. Dry Creek
tasting room staffs and idyllic views of snowcapped mountains and Vineyard, a few miles west of Healdsburg, makes a delicious 2008
oak-studded foothills. Wine lovers of all levels will get a special Sonoma County Fume Blanc at the remarkable price of $12. This
preview of what these wines may become, as winemakers reveal the one is a real steal.
magical alchemy that goes into making the wines. Cost is $20 per Nestled in the Valley of the Moon is Kaz Vineyard & Winery,
person for the weekend, $15 Sunday only. You can also buy four literally the smallest working winery in Sonoma County. Kaz
tickets for the price of three! For more information, call 1-800-306- produces ultra small lots of exquisite ports, pinks, whites and reds in
3956 or visit the website at www.ElDoradoWines.org. quantities of one to four barrels. All their wines are delicious and, for
a limited time, bargain hunters can save a barrel of cash by joining
Deals & Discounts the Kaz Klub. By becoming a Kazaholic, whatever you purchase, Kaz
Calistoga Cellars is having a fire sale on their Partner’s Red will double your order for free! Purchase a bottle, get a bottle. Buy
($9.99/bottle) and Partner’s White ($7.99/bottle). Both are delicious two, get two. Forget hit and miss brands at Trader Joe’s, the good
wines and, at these prices, are worth getting a case or two. Speaking stuff is at Trader Kaz: 233 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood; 1-877-
of which, if you purchase a case, the winery will throw in an addi- 833-2536, www.KazWinery.com. FYI: By the way, with any purchase,
tional 10% discount. Calistoga Cellars took home the “gold” and reference this story and Kaz will thrown in a bottle of their gourmet house-
“best of class” honors at the LA Wine Tasting Competition, so they brand mustard and vinegar. A $15 value.
know their stuff. This offer isn’t available through their website.
Instead, you need to stop in or call at (707) 942-7422. They don’t
have that many cases and these will go fast. FYI: Calistoga Cellars also
has an incredible deal on their 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5 Liter
Magnums for $40/bottle.
ZAP Festival Celebrates Zin in Paradise

2010 Zin in Paradise Features Celebrity Chef Beverly Gannon January 29 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., at The InterContinental Mark
The 19th Annual Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Festival takes Hopkins Hotel’s Peacock Court [1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, 94108,
place January 28-30, 2010, in San Francisco. The Festival will “head- (415) 291-9020]. Topics will include the role of blending and regional
line” Chef Beverly Gannon, one of the founders of “HAWAIÌ regional variation in the world of Zinfandel. Tickets for non-ZAP members are
cuisine.” Chef Gannon is the proprietor of Maui’s world famous $80; for ZAP members, $65. Tickets are available only in advance and
Haliìmaile General Store and possibly the most well-known chef in not at the door.
Hawaii. She will develop the “HAWAIÌ regional cuisine” menu for Evening With The Winemakers: A Benefit Live Auction &
Dinner With The Winemakers as well as prepare a signature Hawaiian Dinner, takes place on January 29 beginning with a reception-
dish for Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing; she will also be visible tasting at 5 p.m., at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in
throughout the three days of the Festival and her new cookbook, San Francisco [1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, (415) 291-9020].
Home Style Meals at The Haliìmaile General Store, will be for sale. To Tickets are $260 for non-members and $210 for ZAP members,
order tickets by phone, call (530) 274-4900; tickets can be purchased available only in advance and not at the door. Participating
online at www.zinfandel.org. wineries are Alderbrook Winery, Artezin Wines, Cakebread Cellars,
The ZAP Festival will include more than 200 Zinfandel-specialist Charter Oak Winery, D-Cubed Cellars, Dogwood Cellars,
wineries from all across California pouring their barrel samples and Edmeades Winery, Four Vines Winery, JR Wines, Mazzocco
new releases for over 10,000 enthusiasts during three days at four Winery, Peachy Canyon Winery, Ravenswood, Ridge Vineyards,
separate events. There will be silent auctions during three events – Robert Biale Vineyards, Rosenblum Cellars, Saddleback Cellars, St.
Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing, The Grand Zinfandel Tasting, and Francis Winery, Starry Night Winery, Terra d’Oro-Trinchero Family
Evening with the Winemakers; proceeds support ZAP’s Heritage Vine- Estates and Three Wine Company. Continuing updates are at
yard projects. ww.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=473&member=.
Good Eats & Zinfandel Pairing takes place on January 28, 6 to 9 The reception will include the opportunity to taste, for the first
p.m. at Fort Mason Center (Marina Blvd. at Buchanan, San Francisco time, the 2008 Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel (made from ZAP’s experi-
94123). Approximately 50 restaurants will pair with wineries. Tickets mental vineyard by Tom Mackey of St. Francis Vineyards & Winery).
for non-ZAP members are $125, ZAP members are $95. Visit Guests will then enjoy a feast prepared by ZAP’s celebrity chef, Beverly
www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=472&member= for a list Gannon; guests are seated with a winemaker host at their table.
of the participants. Some tickets may be available at the door, but it is Proceeds from the silent and live auctions benefit ZAP’s Heritage
recommended to buy tickets in advance. Projects, preserving the historical and viticultural significance of
Some of the Good Eats participants are Acorn Winery/Alegria Vine- America’s heritage wine.
yards with Zin Restaurant & Bar; Alderbrook Winery; Artezin Wines The 19th Annual Grand Zinfandel Tasting takes place on January
with Knickerbockers’ Catering; B.R. Cohn Winery with Preferred 30 from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Festival and Herbst Pavilions at Fort
Sonoma Caterers; Barefoot Cellars with Sonoma Cake Creations; Bare- Mason [Marina Blvd. at Buchanan, San Francisco]. Tickets for non-
foot Cellars 2; Barnard Griffin Winery; Blaauwklippen Vineyards with ZAP members are $59; for ZAP members, $49. Over 200 wineries are
Radio Africa Kitchen; D-Cubed Cellars; Deep Purple Winery; Dogwood expected to pour their wines; a list of participating wineries is at
Cellars; Dry Creek Vineyard with The Peasant & The Pear; Edmeades www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=474&member=. There
Winery; Four Vines Winery; Gnarly Head Cellars; Grgich Hills Estate; will be a silent auction based at the Festival Pavilion from 10 a.m. until
Guglielmo Winery; Hartford Family Winery; J. Rickards Winery & 4 p.m., benefiting ZAP’s Heritage Projects. Participating wineries listed
Vineyards; John Tyler; Klinker Brick Winery; Marr Cellars; Mounts at www.zinfandel.org/default.asp?n1=14&n2=474&member=.
Family Winery; Outpost Estate Wines with Mustard’s Grill; Murphy- “The world of Zinfandel is full of surprises and out-of-the-box
Goode; Peachy Canyon Winery with Haliìmaile General Store; Peirano thinking,” says Rebecca Robinson, ZAP’s Executive Director. “Since
Estate Vineyards; R& B Cellars; Rancho Zabaco Winery; Ravenswood; Zinfandel lovers are always looking for new adventures, we anticipate
Ridge Vineyards with Lark Creek Steak; Rockwall Wine Company with that Chef Gannon’s headlining the Festival will energize wineries and
Angela’s Bistro; Rosenblum Cellars with Miss Pearl’s Jam House; Saddle- attendees alike,” Ms. Robinson adds. More about Ms. Gannon:
back Cellars; Sausal Winery with EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar; Scott bevgannonrestaurants.com.
Harvey Wines; Sextant Wines; St. Amant Winey with A Chef For You; Continuing updates on events as well as ticket purchasing at
St. Francis Winery & Vineyard; Terra d’Oro-Trinchero Family Estates www.zinfandel.org.
with Taste; Three Wine Company with Haliìmaile General Store; Tin Visit zinfandel.org, zinworld.org to join in the enormous online
Barn Vineyards; Van Ruiten Family Winery and Z-52. world of Zinfandel lore and socializing or join that conversation at
Flights: A Showcase of Zinfandels, a seated tasting with in-depth Twitter (http://twitter.com/ZinfandelOrg), Facebook (Facebook/ZAP-
seminars focusing on limited-production Zinfandels, takes place on Zinfandel.
Welcome to
SUISUN VALLEY
Vezér Family Vineyards in Suisun Valley
by Charles Neave
Though often – too often – overlooked, Suisun Valley is one of the
last of California’s remaining hidden gems, despite the fact that it is
barely a dozen miles from the City of Napa. But for years Suisun has
been known as a trusted and quality stand-in to the star winemakers
of Napa and Sonoma.
Now, with the recent introduction of Frank and Liz Vezér and their
best friends and partners, Sam and Mimi Mizirawi, things are
changing.
To begin with, the Vezer’s bought the 30-acre ranch and vineyard
formerly contracted to the “Sin Zin” people and “Ravenswood.” That
was followed in very short order by their purchase of the entire
Western “Pony Express” village of Mankas Corners, a property with
160 years of colorful history. Then they acquired Suisun Valley’s
Crown Jewel, the Blue Victorian in the very heart of this valley of
rolling hills, farms, pasture and vineyards. locations are working winery sites, with some of the most unique and
Also a 160-year-old homestead, it has towering century-old date hospitable tasting rooms you have ever experienced, stocked with an
palms and a gorgeous and, yes, a very blue Victorian manor. All three array of good wines and staffed by people who are simply glad you
stopped by and who want to share the area’s history, stories and wines
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for their 2006 Cab,” said Frank Vezér. Also, at a blind tasting recently
held at the elegant Bay Leaf Restaurant in Napa, Vezér’s 2006 Cabernet
Sauvignon was unanimously preferred over a famous 97 point Napa
Valley Cabernet.
One cannot write an article on Vezér and Suisun Valley without
mentioning the La Salette, if it is not already known as the world’s
most exquisite Petite Syrah blend, it is certainly known as the world’s
most expensive, where a magnum of La Salette sold to two investors
for $30,000.00 in a live charity auction. Have no fear though, in the
tasting room a bottle is far more affordable price, though it is indis-
putably a wine for those special occasions.
But Vezér is all about hospitality and family, and this is the main areas many fine hotels.
reason why Suisun Valley is being recognized as the “wine hospi- For more information on this special part of the Northern Cali-
tality valley.” The Vezér family warmly invites you to visit all of the fornia Wine Country, go to SuisunValleyTheNapaBackroad.com for
twelve wineries in the valley, and to make it a full weekend destina- more details. And be sure to visit the Vezér website at
tion. You can even plan a dinner at the Vintage Café, right next to www.VezerFamilyVineyard.com for directions and your tasting (and
one of the Vezér tasting rooms, and spend the night in one of the tasting room) options.
WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Winners of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine

Competition Sweepstake Recently Announced
On January 8th, 2010, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition concluded 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Winners
the annual week of judging at the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds in Sonoma County, • Sparkling:
California. Over five days, 63 professional wine experts within the media, restaurant J Vineyards & Winery
and hospitality, education, winemaking and retail wine industries tasted and evalu- Russian River Valley J Brut Rose
ated a world-record breaking 4,913 entries, a number that maintains the competi- • White:
tion’s status as the largest competition of American wines in the world. Keuka Spring Vineyards, Finger Lakes, NY
On the final day of the judging process, each of the “Best of Class Judges’ Choice” 2008 Gewurztraminer
wines were carefully assessed one more time. • Pink:
Consumers can look forward to tasting the Sweepstake Award Winners, along Bray Vineyards, Shenandoah Valley, CA
with hundreds of additional wines, at the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine 2008 Barbera Rosato
Competition Public Tasting, held at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion in San • Red:
Francisco on February 20. The Public Tasting is an annual celebration allowing wine Graton Ridge Cellars, Russian River Valley,
lovers to compare their favorites to the top picks announced at the judging while Paul Family Vineyard 2007 Estate Pinot Noir
enjoying great food and breathtaking views. • Dessert:
A comprehensive list of the wines and their awards can be found on Watermill Winery, Walla Walla Valley, Washington
www.winejudging.com. 2008 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
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Winemaker Profile: Reynolds Family Winery
STEVE REYNOLDS room. Apart from having to live in a friend’s other from Los Carneros), a Merlot, our Estate
by Charles Neave
garage for six months, we can now say it was Cabernet, a Reserve Stag’s Leap Cab and our
It is pretty much impossible not to like a labor of love.” Today, Steve and Suzie and red wine blend, appropriately called ‘Persis-
someone as enthusiastic as Steve Reynolds, their three children, Cameron, Rebecca and tence’.” Perhaps most unusual of all is the
founder of Reynolds Family Winery on the Sarah, live in a handsome house on the prop- bottling that includes fruit from all 14 appella-
Silverado Trail in Napa, and also its wine- erty, a stones throw from the Tuscan-style tions in the Napa Valley. Not only is the bottle
maker. After leaving the field of dentistry you tasting room/ winery/barrel room, crush pad, visually arresting, the wine is complex and
can tell within seconds that he found his true pond and terrace. The resident winery cat, a intriguing.
calling making wine, running a winery and gold tabby named Bert, divides his time To sample the wines Steve and his dedi-
generally having a great time doing both. He is between them. cated crew make, visit their tasting room and
the opposite of the wine snob; this is a guy you “We own 14 acres here at the winery, ten of be prepared to relax and enjoy. With its high,
want to listen to when he talks about his it planted to Cabernet Sauvignon vines using slanted ceiling, dark wood, views of the
passion for wine and grapes and the vines in three different clones. Altogether we work terrace, pond and vineyards (that is the Vaca
the vineyard. with 20 different vineyards and growers. In Range beyond), iron chandeliers, private
“My interest in wine started when I was our own vineyard we are a year or two away tasting room and long bar, it is the perfect spot
living in Germany as a young teenager,” Steve from being certified organic, and we are also to try the first of the Reynolds Cabernets.
has said. “Wine was always part of our daily working on being as green as possible. It’s “We’re always trying to do the right thing
life and my father often took the whole family something I feel we owe to our children.” when people visit, to give visitors what we
on wine tasting trips through Europe. Steve uses often complex and time- would like.”
“My father and I dreamt of building a consuming methods of winemaking. For So remember the words of the man who
winery together and our vision became reality instance juice is put in not one type of aging made it: “There are lot of layers of love in our
when my wife, Suzie, and I traded my dental vessel, but sometimes all three: open top bins, wines.” And that, along with a sip of Reynolds
practice for the life of wine growers in 1994. oak barrels and stainless steel fermentation Family wine, says it all.
I’d like to say that we moved in and started tanks. He also segregates the juice based on The Reynolds Family Winery tasting room
making wine on day one. But the truth is the vineyard and the vineyard’s geographical is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (and most
property was a 100-year-old chicken ranch orientation. It is not an inexpensive proposi- holidays) and is located at 3266 Silverado Trail
that needed lots of love but was full of poten- tion, but the results speak for themselves. approximately ten minutes from the City of
tial. It took us over a year to clean it up and “We produced our first vintage in 1999 and Napa. You can also look on their website,
begin renovations. haven’t looked back. We now create seven www.reynoldsfamilywinery.com, for more
“I acted as general contractor, and built wines, including a Chardonnay, two Pinot information or to make an appointment, call
everything from the fences to the tasting Noirs (one from the Russian River Valley, the (707) 258-2558.
NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Release

of 2007 Trilogy, Saturday, February 6
Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards will debut the 2007 vintage of by calling Margaret Meraz at (707) 967-6723.
their signature red wine Trilogy on Saturday, February 6th with a Carnaval attire is strongly encouraged! The person wearing the best
Carnaval-inspired celebration at the Flora Springs Winery in St. mask (voted by the audience) will receive a 3L bottle of Trilogy
Helena from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to the public, the days festivities (contest time 1 p.m.). The person wearing the most beads will receive
will include Louisiana Creole-influenced food provided by Cindy a Magnum of Trilogy.
Pawlcyn’s Napa Valley Catering, entertainment, blending seminars Trilogy, which retails for $65 and is available in all 50 states, is Flora
hosted by winemaker Paul Steinauer as well as food and wine pairings Springs flagship red wine. Flora Springs was among the first to make
conducted by Cindy Pawlcyn. Samples of both the 2007 Trilogy and a California Meritage in 1984 and, over the years, Trilogy (a blend of
selected single vineyard wines will be offered. as many as five Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Tickets are $30 for Flora Springs wine club members and $35 for Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec) has come to enjoy interna-
non-members. Tickets are available online at www.florasprings.com or tional acclaim. All of the grapes in Trilogy come from certified-organic
vineyards owned and managed by the Flora Springs family. The wine
was made at the Flora Springs Estate in its red wine production facility,
S T. H E L E N A which is housed in a 19th-century stone winery and now completely
solar-powered.
CH AR LES Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards is located at 1978 West
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Celebrate Napa Valley’s unique agricultural and cultural bounty exhibits and receptions on February 6 and 7 during A Weekend of
during the 17th annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival, bursting in Fine Art. Don’t miss Reverie by Thomas Monaghan at HALL Wines in
bloom this month. The Festival’s line up of stellar events, January 30 St. Helena. There is no admission charge to these open house events.
through March 27, takes place when wild mustard carpets vineyards
THE GRAND DINNER ~ THE GOURMET DINING EXTRAVAGANZA
with gold, celebrating Napa Valley’s agricultural and cultural bounty.
The Festival offers visitors from far and wide immersion in the Indulge in Napa Valley’s most extravagant dining experience of the
legendary wine region’s good life. Vineyards vibrant with wild mustard year at Brix in Yountville on Friday, February 19 at 6 pm. Anne
provide a breathtaking backdrop and share centerstage with mustard Gingrass, Executive Chef Brix, Napa Valley Mustard Festival Host
the condiment during the two-month marathon of food, wine and art Chef, and Julianne Laks, Winemaker Cakebread Cellars, Host Wine-
events. An impressive collection – the who’s who of Napa Valley maker, will head The Dinner’s stellar lineup of chefs and winemakers.
restaurants, caterers and wineries; mustard and gourmet companies Each chef will combine his or her course with a wine presented by
from around the world; regional artists and national sponsors – the winemaker or a winery principle. Their practiced palettes will
present their finest throughout The Season of Events. insure a perfect marriage of tastes. Ken Frank, La Toque, Host Chef
Meet Napa Valley Mustard Festival Host Chef Anne Gingrass, Exec- 2009, will be among the guest chefs to join Chef Gingrass and Wine-
utive Chef, Brix; Host Winemaker Julianne Laks of Cakebread Cellars maker Laks to produce the evening’s magnificent mustard influenced
and Host Artist Thomas Monaghan at the events. The Grand Dinner menu. The event will include a silent auction of exceptional wines and
on Friday, February 19 at Brix is limited to 100 and provides an excel- experiences. Seating is limited to 100 at $225 per person.
lent opportunity to mingle with Napa Valley Mustard Festival Hosts, THE AWARDS ~ A SPICY SOIRÉE!
as well as notable guest chefs and winemakers. Don jewels and black tie for a glitzy evening of food, wine, music
Plan to extend your stay when you attend events or simply take a and dancing at The Awards ~ A Spicy Soirée! on Friday, March 12, 7
mid-week respite to enjoy special mid-week Mustard Season offers. p.m., at the beautiful Black Stallion Winery on Silverado Trail in
Visit mustardfestival.org to view restaurant, hotel, winery and retail Napa.
offers and packages. The mid-week promotion is sponsored by The As you taste your way through the most creative mustard recipes of
County of Napa. the year, while sipping Napa Valley’s finest vintages, the critic’s choice
MUSTARD MAGIC ~ THE GRAND OPENING EVENT recipe judging, headed by Gene Burns of KGO Newstalk AM810, will
Mustard Magic, the opulent grand opening event, will launch the take place behind closed doors. You’ll then have the chance to
season on Saturday, January 30, 7 p.m. at The Culinary Institute of compare your taste buds with those of the professionals as you cast
America at Greystone in St. Helena. The historic three-story stone your ballot for People‘s Choice Chef of the Year.
building sets the stage for dramatic tableaux vivants. Reverie and Raise your glass to World Champion Mustard Makers who’ve come
paintings by European masters will come to life. Entertainment at its to Napa Valley from around the world to walk the red carpet and
finest will complement the living art. receive their Napa Valley Mustard Festival World-Wide Mustard
As you stroll through art-filled, candlelit spaces tantalizing tastes of Competition Awards. Tickets are $100 in advance; $150 at the door.
food and wine will entice you at every turn. Take a turn on the dance NAPA RIVERWALK MARKETPLACE ~ THE SIGNATURE EVENT
floor in the Barrel Room where the Visual Art Competition Exhibit
Celebrate the mustard season and taste mustards from around the
and Silent Auction is surrounded by chefs and winemakers. Visit the
world at Napa Riverwalk Marketplace – The Signature Event – on
Teaching Kitchen on the third floor for a gourmet buffet and raise your
Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in down-
paddle high at the live auction to win food and wine experiences you
town Napa at Riverfront, Historic Napa Mill, Veteran’s Memorial Park
could not otherwise buy. Luxurious trips, art, wine and more will also
and other downtown Napa locations. Highlights of this rain or shine
go to the highest bidders.
food, wine and arts festival include: celebrity chef cooking demonstra-
Tickets are $125 in advance through January 15; $150 in advance
tions, live remote broadcasts of KGOAM810’s Dining Around with
through January 29; $175 at the door. Tickets may be purchased on
Gene Burns and Martha Stewart Living radio shows, and the ever
line at mustardfestival.org, by calling (707) 938-1133, or at local
popular Sunset Magazine pavilion. Artful activities include fine arts
ticket outlets: Antique Fair in Yountville, Art on Main in St. Helena,
and crafts presented by juried artists and artisans, and live perfor-
and Embassy Suites in Napa.
mances of jazz, world and classical music.
MUSTARD MAGIC ART AUCTION AND A WEEKEND OF FINE ART Adult admission to The Marketplace at $35 in advance, $40 at the
Add to your art collection at the Mustard Magic Visual Art Compe- door, includes eight food and five wine tasting tickets (value $1 each),
tition and Silent Auction in the Barrel Room at the Culinary Institute plus a wine glass. Student admission, ages 13 to 20, at $10 includes
of America on January 30; then meet the artists at a reception at St. five food-tasting tickets. Admission for children ages six to 12 is $5.
Supéry Winery on Saturday evening, February 6 during A Weekend Children under the age of six are admitted for free. Visit participating
of Fine Art. The exhibit will be displayed and offered at retail through Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Aire Markets to purchase adult tickets
March 30. Galleries throughout Napa Valley will feature special in advance, which include a voucher for five additional tasting tickets.
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Purchase a weekend package in advance at mustardfestival.org, COMPETITIONS
which includes both The Awards and The Marketplace at $125 per Napa Valley Mustard Festival activities include Fine Art and Photog-
person. raphy Competitions, The world-wide Mustard Competition, overseen
THE PHOTO FINISH – THE GRAND FINALE EVENT by Barry and Patti Levenson of the Mustard Museum in Madison,
Wisconsin and a Napa Valley Chef’s Mustard Recipe Competition. For
View the season’s beauty captured by photographers from far and
information and guidelines, visit mustardfestival.org.
wide at The Photo Finish, the inevitably “sold out” and wildly
exuberant Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Finale Event, at ARTWORK – THE ORIGINAL AND COLLECTOR’S POSTERS
Rubicon Estate in Rutherford on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Taste a Silent bidding has already began on Reverie, Thomas Monaghan’s
heady array of Napa Valley wines along with sweets and savories, view bucolic 48" by 60" oil painting inspired by Napa’s Carneros appella-
the Napa Valley Mustard Festival Photography Contest Exhibit of tion. The painting is destined to go to the highest bidder at The
photographs, available for purchase, and revel in the party until the Photo Finish, The Season’s Grand Finale Event, at Rubicon Estate,
last dance. Relevé Unlimited, a new Napa Valley Mustard Festival on Saturday, March 27.
sponsor, will join Rubicon Estate to sponsor the photography contest Those who cannot visit Napa Valley but would like to place a bid
and exhibit. Tickets to the event are $95 in advance; $125 at the door. on the painting may call Pat Summers of Summers-McCann Pubic
Relations, Napa Valley Mustard Festival Producer, at (707) 938-
BENEFACTOR’S PACKAGE
1133 ext 106.
Treat yourself to a Benefactor’s Package and take advantage of the
Posters are offered at $30 or $40 signed by the artist. Order at
full spectrum of Napa Valley Mustard Festival events. Offered at $500
mustardfestival.org or call (707) 938-1133.
per person, the package includes one ticket to each of the following
events: Mustard Magic, The Grand Dinner, The Awards, The Market- WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
place and The Photo Finish – plus a 2010 Napa Valley Mustard The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is a non-profit community
Festival poster signed by Thomas Monaghan. Tickets are transferable service organization. For information, call (707) 938-1133. For tickets
and may be given as gifts. and information, visit the website at mustardfestival.org.
Welcome to
CALISTOGA
Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort
by Christin Piccin 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
When wine touring has tired you out, take a short detour from
handful of geysers in the world that can be relied on to erupt
Highway 29 beneath the lofty peak of Mt. St. Helena, for a nature
predictably and repeatedly. Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of
break at Old Faithful Geyser of California.
those.
Just outside Calistoga, the Geyser’s peaceful garden “theater” is
Geyser owner Olga Kolbek, who has logged the geyser’s activity
ringed with tall grasses and feathery-leafed bamboo. In anticipation of
since 1983, noticed a surprising link between the geyser’s eruptions
the imminent eruption, I found a shady seat at one of the many picnic
and earthquakes. While the geyser spouts off at 40-minute intervals
tables scattered about and closed my eyes. Only the songs of chirping
most days, subsequent studies by seismologists have revealed that
birds who were secreted away in the bamboo, were evident. Suddenly,
California’s Old Faithful goes off schedule when earthquakes activity
though, there was an ominous, throaty rumble. My eyes popped open.
is imminent. The geyser’s eruptions come farther apart and decrease in
The geyser was coming to life.
size, coinciding with earthquakes within 300 miles in the next few
Centered in a small, grass-hemmed pond, the geyser had begun
days.
coughing puffs of steam which dissolved into the warm afternoon air.
Kolbek delights in sharing her vast knowledge of the geyser and of
Then it started to gurgle and bubble like a witch’s cauldron. Suddenly
local history, and is available by appointment for private tours. Like-
it sent up a few spurts three or four feet high.
wise, a series of panels scattered through the garden area, plus a video
After a few minutes of playful squirting, it erupted. It was as if
room explain the mysteries of California’s Old Faithful. The geyser is
someone had opened a fire hydrant straight into the sky. A column of
located at 1299 Tubbs Lane off Hwy. 29 in Calistoga and is open 9 a.m.
350-degree hot water spouted from the rocky source, backlit by the
to 6 p.m., every day of the year. For more information, call (707) 942-
sun. As it peaked, the steaming water fanned out into miniscule
6463 or visit www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com.
droplets that fell like shimmering diamond dust then disappeared,
Mustard, Mud & Music Festival

Mustard madness reigns supreme as the Napa Valley town of Calis-
toga again hosts the award-winning Mustard, Mud & Music Festival
on Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, 2010, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Live jazz, wine tasting, an art show and dishes prepared by local
eateries featuring the spicy yellow condiment are all part of activities
visitors can enjoy during the weekend-long festival.
Jazz and tastes from two dozen of the town’s world-renowned
wineries will be available at many of the popular restaurants, galleries
and shops in walkable downtown Calistoga on both days. Tickets are
$25 per person per day and include a souvenir glass. A Weekend Pass
is $35 per person and includes a souvenir glass. Both types of passes
are available at the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
Center, 1133 Washington St., Calistoga, CA 94515 or by calling (707)
942-6333. Passes can be purchased in advance online by visiting
www.calistogavisitors.com.
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Napa Valley Fine Art
Celebrate the Bounty
Arvid Releases New Sculpture
and Uncorks Silver Oak
Renowned wine painter, Thomas Arvid returns this month
to Napa Valley for Silver Oak Cellars’ Annual Release Day on
February 6th, where he will celebrate the good life with family,
friends and collectors, old and new. Credited with redefining
the modern still life, Arvid’s work allows the viewer to get
caught up in the moment with larger-than-life depictions of all
things wine. Images that seem to flow off the canvas with
realism impel the viewer to want to reach out for a glass of wine,
while embracing the laid-back, joie de vivre of everyday life
surrounded by friends.
Returning this year, Arvid will showcase his sculpture, “Cork
Envy.” The oversized rendition is the inaugural piece in Arvid’s
first sculpture series. In a departure from his traditional oil on
canvas medium, this resin-cast, hand-painted cork brings the
viewer to the brink of anticipation, capturing the decisive
moment when the cork is popped, and the wine yields its
guarded secret. A playful piece, the cork, with its stained end,
entices the viewer to want to smell the deep, fleshy bouquet.
Each limited-edition, signed and numbered sculpture reflects
the nuances of the classic cork and
wine stain with the exquisite detail and
craftsmanship for which Arvid is
known. Arvid has captured his audi-
ence’s longing and imagination.
Collectors and gallery owners alike
praise Arvid’s finesse with detail and
his raw ability to capture the moment.
“The client can appreciate Arvid’s
creativity beyond his traditional
medium as the piece carries the theme
of his work. By adding a different
dimension to the collection, the sculp-
ture keeps the viewer on his toes. You
can see Thomas’ vision coming right
out of the painting,” says gallery
manager Suzanne Perkins of Art on
Main in St. Helena, California.
Although the medium is new to
Arvid, he didn’t hesitate to delve head-
first into this fresh form. Much like his
painting, the process of sculpting for
Thomas is about the interplay of light,
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texture and color. There is tactileness to sculpting, a delicacy in touch

and feel that makes “Cork Envy” come to life. “I love working with
solid material to create the details that I normally paint on canvas,”
says the artist. “It’s a way to explore surfaces and texture that’s more
casual for me, and influences my other work.”
This family man’s embrace of living artfully is not only evidenced
in his works, but also in the way he and his family live. Whether it’s
exploring the Napa countryside with his wife and their two young
sons or entertaining friends on the back porch of his Acworth, Georgia
home with a ukulele in tow, Thomas is always seeking out new expe-
riences, new muses, to infuse his life and his work. In his own words,
“The good things in life – work that you love, places you visit, wine
that you drink – are best when shared. “
This February, Arvid will once again celebrate the fruits of his
labors and that of Silver Oak Cellars when he spends the first weekend
of the month in Napa. Arvid will display a selection of his works as articulates this confluence with one of his most quoted phrases: “Life
well as paint live on February 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oakville without art is like dinner without wine. Why bother?”
winery. For more information about Thomas Arvid and his work, visit Art
Arvid’s work reflects his personal ethos based upon the simple on Main at 1359 Main Street, St. Helena; (707) 963-3350. The gallery
pleasures of his life: good friends, good food, natural and beautiful is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. Visit Thomas on
surroundings. A down-to-earth wine-lover himself, Thomas Arvid the web at www.thomasarvid.com or catch him on Facebook.
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Celebrate American Heart Month in Napa Valley
Napa Valley offers some excellent values n Heart Month, Ehlers is offering a special two- perhaps the best recreational option available
February for those seeking a delicious, for-one tasting opportunity for $35 (normally to visitors seeking a heart healthy Napa
healthy and heartfelt experience. $70) for February only, and must be booked activity has to be cycling alongside the
A tour based around American Heart by appointment. picturesque vineyards. Napa Valley Bike
Month offers an excellent opportunity for an Another winery with a direct connection Tours, based in Yountville, offers both guided
active outing. It all starts at Ehlers Estate. to the heart is Palmaz Vineyards in Napa, also tours and bike rentals for those seeking an
Enjoy both an extensive wine pairing with providing a two-for-one tasting experience authentic and inspiring activity. Cycling acts
gourmet bites and an education in organic during February. It was Julio Palmaz who as a particularly social activity that can be
and Biodynamic farming and feel good, invented the Coronary Stent, which was
shared by couples or the entire family and a
because all of the winery’s profits go to patented in 1988. Palmaz conducts tours
significant couples discount is being offered
support the not-for-profit Leducq Founda- privately and by appointment only. A
in February for American Heart Month. Visi-
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guides them on a walking tour of the vine-
yards and the winery before tasting wines healthy experience can stay overnight at Napa
YO U N T V I L L E paired with hors d’ oeuvres. The cost is regu- Valley’s premier property, the Silverado Resort
at special rates that will make both the heart
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Eileen Crane of Domaine Carneros Named Honorary

Chair for 2010 National Woman’s Wine Competition
Eileen Crane, Eileen Crane
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woman for the 2010
National Woman’s Wine Competition. The Internationally-known
competition will be held March 22nd and 23rd in Santa Rosa.
“I am extremely proud that Eileen has agreed to be the “face” of
excellence in wine by acting as our Chairwoman this year,” said Lea
Pierce, Founder and Managing Director of the competition. “Ms.
Crane is one of the most respected winemakers in the world today.
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Texture and Subtlety
by Richard Paul Hinkle To that end, he worked part time as a • Pinot Noir 2007 Russian River Valley
grape broker, matching up winemakers with ($36): Round and soft, with black cherry
Moshin is all about Pinot Noir, and Pinot grape growers throughout California for 15 and raspberry fruit that is perfectly inte-
Noir is all about subtlety and elegance. It years. “During that time, I decided that I grated.
would follow – if you accept the logical syllo- wanted to get all the way in. In 1989, with • Pinot Noir 2007 Sonoma Coast ($40):
gism concept – that Moshin would be all the help of my family, I bought this ten-acre Filet mignon that is elegant and subtle,
about subtlety and elegance. The former San parcel of Pinot Noir and began farming it on with hints of oak toast and black cherry
Jose State mathematics instructor (logically) weekends. At first I sold most of the fruit to and mushrooms in the finish.
does not let us down on that account. Heck, Gary Farrell and Davis Bynum, just around • Pinot Noir 2007 Russian River Valley,
even the Moshin Family’s winery logo, the the corner, and made a few hundred cases Lot 4 ($44): Red cherry and raspberry,
hummingbird, serves simply to reinforce that each year for the Moshin brand. I sold the with earthy and complex pine and root
notion. So, thankfully, do the wines. (Even wines between teaching my math classes, and beer notes.
the Petite Sirah has a certain elegance to it, went to France to get a better understanding • Petite Sirah 2007 Russian River Valley
and that is no small trick.) of how to get that lovely elegance and finesse ($38): Purple-black color that is nearly
The winery itself is a small and subtle trea- that emanated from Burgundy. opaque; plum and peppermint fruit with
sure, in that Rick decided to make the most “In 2001, I found the perfect slope for a menthol and sage spiciness and a fair
efficient use of the slope that it is built on, and gravity-flow winery just a half mile from our amount of tannin, yet this wine is surpris-
render a four-tiered gravity-flow winery, the little vineyard and began the design work. ingly elegant despite its size. Quite a trick.
fruit working its way to wine via the crush For three years I worked weekends and Moshin Vineyards is located at 10295
pad (at the top of the slope), the press and summers to prepare the site for my winery. Westside Road, Healdsburg. Best route is to
fermenting room, the cellar and the bottling We built it in 2005 and I retired from take River Road west from Highway 101, then
room/tasting room. teaching the following year to make wine full- turn right at Wohler Road (about seven miles
“I started out as a beer hobbyist,” says the time.” from the highway). Cross the bridge and turn
smiling Moshin, “then turned my attention to • Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Dry Creek, left on Westside Road and you’re there. The
wine in 1977. I remember someone asking Larrick Vineyard ($22): Crisp and lively weathered wooden winery and tasting room
me about all the wine barrels in my garage, grapefruit and grain and green olive. are open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and my response was that I couldn’t afford to • Chardonnay 2007 Sonoma Coast, ($28): [Hinkle is the author of nine wine books,
buy the wines that I most liked to drink, so I Elegant nectarine and hazelnut, but a lively including Good Wine: The New Basics. His work
figured that I might as well just make them!” hint of cilantro spiciness. can be reviewed at RichardPaulHinkle.com.]
Fifth Annual Pigs & Pinot Epicurean Benefit at Hotel Healdsburg

And he’s not alone: Tyler Florence, Top Chef’s Kevin Gillespie and Bryan personalities. The winner and runner up of the prestigious Pinot Cup
Voltaggio, Roland Passot to join in festivities will be revealed during the Taste event.
On Friday, March 19 and Saturday March 20, Charlie Palmer turns Tastings are served alongside a variety of pork dishes, including
Healdsburg into hog heaven. It’s year number five for Palmer’s annual homemade sausages, charcuterie, grilled pork, pates and other special
Pigs & Pinot weekend (www.pigsandpinot.com), held at the award- creations from Chef Palmer and Dry Creek Kitchen Chef de Cuisine
winning Hotel Healdsburg, where three of California’s most important Dustin Valette, guest chefs, and many local Healdsburg restaurants
wine producing regions – Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander including Cyrus, Zin and Manzanita.
Valley – converge. On Saturday, March 20, Pigs & Pinot celebrants can attend two
This year, Charlie gets his swine on with all-star partners in pork: Swine and Wine seminars.
• Tyler Florence (Food Network) Saturday evening’s gala features a sumptuous five-course dinner at
• Kevin Gillespie (Woodfire Grill & Top Chef finalist) Hotel Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Kitchen. As a collaborative offering,
• Bryan Voltaggio (Volt restaurant & Top Chef finalist) each different course features a signature creation from Palmer paired
• Roland Passot (La Folie, Left Bank and LBSteak restaurants) with a limited-production Pinot Noir from wineries Paul Hobbs, Papa-
As featured in this season’s Top Chef, Pigs & Pinot brings together pietro Perry, Kosta Browne and Soter Vineyards.
the country’s most prolific pork and wine professionals, including Pigs & Pinot Late Night is a late evening celebration following the
four Master Sommeliers, toasting and tasting their way to determine gala with after-dinner drinks and dessert in the Hotel Healdsburg
the winner of the coveted Pinot Cup. Proceeds from Pigs & Pinot lobby. All Pigs & Pinot celebrants are welcome to attend.
2010 will benefit Share Our Strength® and local Healdsburg educa- Hotel Healdsburg is offering special guest packages during Pigs &
tion. Pinot weekend.
Festivities begin on Friday, March 19, at the spirited Taste of Pigs Taste of Pigs & Pinot tickets can be purchased separately for $135,
& Pinot where guests can experience 50 highly-acclaimed Pinot Noir Swine & Wine Seminars are $75 each, gala tickets are $300 and Pigs
wines, all contenders in the Pinot Cup competition. These hand- & Pinot Late Night is free to all Pigs & Pinot weekend partici-
picked Pinot Noirs, hailing from California and beyond, face a pants. More information is available at www.pigsandpinot.com and
renowned judging panel in a blind tasting, including top wine media www.charliepalmer.com.
Tasting Room of the Week:
CHRISTOPHER CREEK
by Nan Reiley new direction for an old classic. is an oak-free stunner, with peach and
Now, thirteen years later, their efforts have pineapple aromas and flavors, crisp and fruit-
It’s never too late to resolve to make a resulted in a portfolio of wines that consis- sweet, a great summer white.
fresh start. Why not resolve to try something tently win awards from the nation’s most Something really different is the 2005
new and different, like a wine or a winery prestigious wine competitions. Deux Barriques, made from two barrels
you are not familiar with? Christopher Creek Located to the east of Hwy 101, the only (naturally) of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah,
Winery, located just south of the über- major north-south highway in the county, modestly described by tasting room staffer Al
charming town of Healdsburg, is one Christopher Creek’s tasting room is cozily as “the best wine south of Opus One.” He just
example of a very small – 4,000 cases a year perched on a hillside surrounded by vine- might be right on this, but please do not fail
– winery that is producing excellent wines yards and sweeping views across the valley. to sample the 2006 estate-bottled Reserve
that deserve your attention. Check out the There are no frills here in this small brown Petite Sirah. A great Petite Sirah can knock
tasting room there – your taste buds will be wood structure, but you’ll find a friendly staff the socks off a good Cabernet Sauvignon, and
grateful to you. that may remind you of good, friendly neigh- here is one for red wine lovers who want a
Fred and Pam Wasserman, owners of bors in a small town: they know everything huge red wine, rich with dark fruit flavors of
Christopher Creek Winery, have been wine that’s going on (don’t forget to ask for restau- cassis, black cherry and candied plum and
grape growers in California for 33 years. In rant recommendations), and they know their the characteristic varietal note of spice and
1997 they purchased the Sotoyome Winery, wine, too. Picnic tables and affectionate cats violet. If you are looking for a very special gift
named after one of the original Spanish add to the homey feeling. for a fellow wine lover, or a treat for yourself,
land grants. The winery itself had under- Winemaker Todd Crowell produces this is the one for you.
gone a series of ownerships over the years Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvi- Enjoy a visit to the Christopher Creek
and was in disrepair, but the acreage it gnon, as you would expect from this region, Winery tasting room daily from 11 a.m. to
occupied had produced fine wine grapes but he and owners Fred and Pam Wasserman 5 p.m. Wines are available only at the tasting
for over a hundred years. The Wassermans have also become very interested in the room or through the winery’s wine club.
know their vineyard sites, and they set French Rhône varietals, so in keeping with The winery is located at 641 Limerick
about to renew the vineyards and create a your resolution to try something new and Road, south of Healdsburg. The winery’s
new winery worthy of its fine Sonoma different, don’t miss Christopher Creek’s website, www.christophercreek.com, will
County heritage. A new name for the Viognier, Syrah and Petite Sirah. The 2007 give you good directions, or telephone (707)
winery, Christopher Creek, emphasized a Viognier from Russian River Valley vineyards 433-2001 for more information.
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Rodney Strong Vineyards
Taste, sip, experience wine & chocolate fantasy. Music by Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88s.
$40, 1-4pm, 21 or older please, no pets, www.rodneystrong.com or call 707-431-1533
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The American Legion – Post 111 hosts their annual "Fantastic" Crab Feed from 4 to 7 pm.
$40 donation, for more information, call 707-838-2076
Grove Street Winery
Manzanita Creek FEBRUARY 13 – Crane Creek Cuvée Vertical Gala Dinner – Lambert Bridge Winery
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Enoteca
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& HOME ACCESSORIES
– 12 Wineries –
One Great Place
35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
(707) 935-1200
www.sonoma-enoteca.com
Tickets are Available for the Anticipated Vinolivo Event

Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers VINOLIVO highlights include: 11th, $75 at the door and $85 per person
Alliance (SVVGA) have tickets on sale for the • Sip Sonoma Valley’s best wines for Winemaker’s Salon Tickets – and $95 at
Fifth Annual VINOLIVO, taking place Friday, from more than 50 wineries. the door. Purchase tickets early as this event
February 12th from 7 to 10 p.m. at event • Get to know the winemakers and grape has been a sold-out event for the last five
partner and host facility, Lodge at Sonoma growers of Sonoma Valley. years.
(www.lodgeatsonoma.com for map/directions). Tickets include unlimited wine and food
• Ignite your taste buds with culinary
VINOLIVO marks the largest event of tasting and a commemorative wine glass. For
delights from more than 20 of Sonoma’s
Sonoma Valley’s three-month long Olive more information or to purchase tickets, visit
finest restaurants, caterers and artisans.
Festival and celebrates the unparalleled “farm www.sonomavalleywine.com or call (707)
• Sample local savory olives and olive oils
to table” bounty of California’s oldest wine 935-0803.
at the Olive Bar.
country. From artisan olive oils and wines to Each year, the Sonoma Valley Vintners
• Enjoy the seductive Port Wines.
gourmet food products grown and produced and Growers Alliance partners with local
locally, more than 60 acclaimed wineries, • Experience the Pommes Frites and wineries, growers, restaurants and hospitality
restaurants and food purveyors will be on Sparkling Wine Bar. providers to produce four signature events
hand to showcase the agrarian diversity that • New this year! VinOlivo Winemaker’s designed to raise awareness and appreciation
has many calling Sonoma Valley “America’s Salon – Step into the Winemaker’s Salon for the beauty and bounty of Sonoma Valley.
Gourmet Basket.” where Salon ticketholders will have the The events include: Holiday in the Vines in
As with last year, exclusive Sonoma Valley exclusive opportunity to lounge with the December, Passport to Sonoma Valley in May
wine, food and travel packages will be winemakers in the intimate Piano Bar of and Sonoma Wine Country Weekend and
auctioned online before, during and after The Lodge at Sonoma, as they pour their Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction in
VINOLIVO. Bidding for these special lots Winemaker’s Selection Wines. September during Labor Day Weekend. For
runs through Monday, February 16 at Tickets for this year’s VINOLIVO are $65 details, visit www.sonomavalleywine.com or
www.vinolivo.cmarket.com. per person in advance by 10 p.m., February call (707) 935-0803.
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20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
22 Wineries, Local Chefs & Barrels of Award-Winning Wines!
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
(HOSVA) announces their premier event of
the year – the 20th Annual Savor Sonoma
Valley happening Saturday and Sunday,
March 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
both days! Twenty-two wineries throughout
the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be show-
casing the 2009 vintage straight from the
barrels, ampling new releases, and offering
award-winning wines paired with scrump-
tious food prepared by local chefs and restaurants.
Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush
pads, peruse art from local artists while listening to live music, tour
wineries and vineyards, and enjoy a wonderful wine country weekend.
Most importantly – this event offers guests the chance to take an
advance look at what the 2009 vintage is going to be like in bottle!
“This year marks our 20th year and we are so excited to be
teaming up with local chefs and restaurants to create a truly special
weekend of delicous foods paired with the amazing variety of wines
produced in our valley.” Said Executive Director Josie Gay. “We invite
wine lovers out to celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Twenty-
two wineries are participating this year and they are throwing open
their cellar doors for this authentic wine country experience.”
Admission is $55 per person for a Weekend Pass, which
includes a souvenir wine glass and access to event tastings at all
participating wineries. Advance ticket purchase is recommended
as this is a sell-out event. Tickets and detailed information may
be obtained online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by
calling1-866-794-9463.
Participating Wineries
Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean,
Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Family
Wineries of Kenwood, Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards,
Kunde Family Estate, Landmark Vineyards, Ledson Winery & Vine-
yards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Muscar-
dini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, St. Francis Winery, Ty Caton
Vineyards, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon Winery and
Wellington Vineyards.
About Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) is an alliance of 24
wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway
where for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made
California wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In
our 10 mile stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen
and Kenwood, you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically
beautiful wineries filled with award-winning wines.
Say Happy Valentine’s Day
Enoteca
WINE TASTING, SALES
with Il Cuore ‘The Heart’ Sonoma & HOME ACCESSORIES

– 12 Wineries –
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Wines at Sonoma Enoteca 35 East Napa Street, Sonoma
(707) 935-1200
Want to give your heart to someone special this www.sonoma-enoteca.com
Valentine’s Day? Nothing says it better than Il Cuore
wines since “Il Cuore” means “the heart” in Italian,
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the language of romance. Pronounced “eel quarry,” San Francisco
Roche de Solano
the wines are featured at Sonoma Enoteca in the ROESSLER
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beautiful, historic Sonoma Plaza. SEBASTIANI

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romance of Il Cuore on Valentine’s Day and every MERCATO
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enjoy these great wines at a great value. CREEK HARMONY LOUNGE
VINEYARDS Highway 12 Winery
The Il Cuore line features Chardonnay, 12 WEST NAPA STREET EAST NAPA STREET
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Westwood SONOMA Enoteca Sojourn Cellars

Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosso Clas-
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sico, a Cal-Italia Tuscan-style blend. Il Cuore McDONNEL SONOMA WINE
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artist Dan Rizzie whose bold cubist paintings
are in the permanent collections of both The
Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum
of Modern Art in New York.
But the real beauty is inside the bottle.
The wines are dedicated to the Italian
immigrants who planted the first vines in the late nineteenth century
with heart and dedication. The trademark of all Il Cuore wines is the
gentle use of oak to allow the natural fruit to be the star. If your heart
longs for an elegant Chardonnay, try the 2008 with 9% Viognier
blended in to enhance tropical fruit aromas and add flavor complexity
on the palate.
If Cabernet Sauvignon makes your heart beat faster, the black
cherry and supple tannins of the 2007 vintage is your best bet.
Perfect with aged cheeses and rich, dark chocolate … another Valen-
tine’s Day must.
If finding wonderful Italian varietals would do your heart good, the
Barbera is a robust dry red wine that is sure to please. And the Rosso
Classico is a “classic red” blend of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Syrah,
Malbec and Carignane. It marries nicely with Mediterranean fare,
grilled meats and pastas, of course!
Il Cuore wines are produced by the Dreyer Family Winery in
Sonoma County, California. You’ll find Il Cuore wines at Sonoma
Enoteca, 35 East Napa Street. Sonoma Enoteca is home to ten
outstanding boutique wineries and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday through Monday. For more information call (707) 935-
1200, visit www.sonoma-enoteca.com or send an email to
info@sonoma-enoteca.com.
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Claudia Springs Winery Esterlina Vineyards
Redwood Barra of Mendocino
Handley Cellars
Husch Vineyards Roeder Estate Silversmith Vineyards
Lazy Creek Vineyards Valley Elizabeth Vineyards
Londer Vineyards Standish Wine Company Parducci, Hidden Cellars Lolonis Winery
Greenwood Ridge Fife Vineyards
Brutocao Cellars Navarro Vineyards Sketchbook, Zingaro
Toulouse Vineyards Germain-Robin Distillery
Lake
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Philo SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS Mendocino Valley
Goldeneye Vineyards Philips Hill Estates Philo Ridge Vineyards
Breggo Cellars
Anderson Dunnewood
Valley Londer
Ukiah Vineyards
Chiarito Vineyards
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Boonville
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128 Whaler Vineyards
JAXON KEYS 29
Yorkville
Lakeport
Mendocino Tulip Hill Winery
Cellars
Highlands
Meyer Family Ceago Vinegarden
Benmore
Maple Creek Winery Hopland Valley
McDowell Valley Clear 20
Yorkville Cellars Jeriko Estates
Graziano Family of Wines Lake
McFadden
Yorkville Brutocao Cellars McNab Ridge
McDowell Valley Vineyards
Duncan Peak Weibel Winery 175
Brassfield Estate Winery
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Winery Finley Monte Lago
Vineyards
★ Wine Country This Week Preferred Le Vin Winery
Steele Winery
High Valley
Shannon Ridge Winery
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EdenCrest
M. Konocti Growers
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Wildhurst Vineyards Kelseyville Wine Co.
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◆ Open by appointment only Cloverdale Rosa D’Oro Vineyards
Sol Rouge
Clear Lake
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hours, address and phone number. Wattle Creek Winery
Villa La Brenta 20
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International Alsace Varietals Festival in Boonville

For the fifth year, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association Vineyards, Arista, Banyan/The Hobo Wine Co., Breggo Cellars, Brand-
will present the International Alsace Varietals Festival – the only U.S. borg Vineyard & Winery, Chateau Grand Traverse, Chateau Ste.
event to focus on the mostly dry, white wines from Alsace, France. Michelle, Chehalem, Claiborne & Churchill, Claudia Springs Winery,
The festival will be held February 20-21 and capitalizes on the Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss, Domaines Schlumberger, Esterlina
increasing popularity of varietals such as Riesling and Pinot Gris. The Vineyards, Foris Vineyards Winery, Greenwood Ridge Vineyards,
2010 International Alsace Varietals Festival will include a technical Gundlach Bundschu, Handley Cellars, Husch Vineyards, Lazy Creek
conference, a grand tasting, a winemakers dinner and winery open Vineyards, Left Foot Charley, Londer Vineyards, McFadden Farm,
houses. Producers from around the world will pour Riesling, Gewurz- Navarro Vineyards, Philo Ridge Vineyards, Robert Sinskey, Steele
traminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat during the celebration. Wines, Thomas Fogarty Winery, Toulouse Vineyards, Tudor Wines,
The technical conference on Saturday morning will highlight perti- Zina Hyde Cunningham and Zin Valle Vineyards, among others.
nent issues in winemaking and grape growing, with an in-depth wine The winemakers dinner at the Boonville Hotel on Saturday evening
tasting of one of the focus varieties. will focus on Alsace-style wines (including Pinot Noir) produced by
The Alsace Varietals Grand Tasting on Saturday afternoon will participating wineries. The gourmet, sit-down meal will be prepared
showcase aromatic white wines from producers in California, Oregon, by chef/owner Johnny Schmitt.On Sunday, local wineries will host
Washington, Michigan, New Zealand, Alsace and several other states open houses that include seminars, food and wine pairings, vineyard
and countries. Entertainment will be provided and food made by local tours and more.
purveyors will illustrate the versatility of pairing Alsace-varietal wines A detailed schedule and additional information can be found at
to a wide array of cuisines. Participating wineries include: Anne Amie www.avwines.com, e-mail info@avwines.com or call (707) 895-WINE.
Redwood Valley Wineries – A Day of Wine, Spirits & Chocolate

For nineteen years, the wine and spirit makers of Redwood Valley Graziano Family of Wines, Lolonis Winery, Giuseppe Wines, Oster
have joined together in a renowned coalition, “A Taste of Redwood Wine Cellars and Silversmith Vineyards. The distillery is Germain-
Valley,” to host wine-tasting festivals. This season the group will Robin/Craft Distillers.
debut a new event, “In Love with Redwood Valley – a Day of Wine,
Spirits, and Chocolate,” on Saturday, February 13, from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Professional chocolatiers will be on hand to fine-tune pairings
of designer chocolates with Redwood Valley’s rich, complex Zinfan-
dels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Petite Sirahs and Syrahs – the perfect
complements to chocolate. Ports, liqueurs and Germain-Robin
brandy will seal the valley’s claim on your heart and palate. The
festival has been listed as an “Esteemed Wine and Chocolate Event”
in Via Magazine.
Towers of dark chocolate filled with limoncello, crème brulee and
café mocha will be presented by Chef Margaret Fox of Harvest Market
and paired with 2005 Petite Sirah port. Yum! Matt Samuelson, head
chef and chocolatier at Living Light Culinary Art Institute, will serve
Golden Bean’s scrumptious organic and fair trade chocolates from
Ecuador, while Katherine Stengold of Cakes will dish up hand-made
truffles and chocolate-dipped macaroons. Belgian chocolates,
including napolitans, orangettes and dark chocolates, by Leonidas,
and hand-crafted favorites from Mendocino Chocolate Company will
also be offered for tasting as well as packaged beautifully for sale.
Guests will pay $15 for admission to all the wineries and the
distillery as well as an embossed wine glass. Redwood Valley, just
north of Ukiah (exit 557, West Road), is a beautiful two-hour drive
from both the San Francisco Bay Area and I-5. For directions or
lodging ideas, go to www.atasteofredwoodvalley.com. You may also
call 1-800-760-3739 or (707) 485-0322. The wineries participating
in the event include: Barra of Mendocino, Cole Bailey, Frey Vineyards,
MENDOCINO/LAKE COUNTIES | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Tasting Room of the Week:
JAXON KEYS WINERY &

DISTILLERY
Signature Reserve Brandy are each available
Mendocino History: Redefined
for purchase and tastings. Jaxon Keys won
by Abigail P. Zimmerman the gold medal and best of Class awards at
the West Coast Wine & Spirits Competition
Tucked into the cool, atmospheric hill-
for the acclaimed, limited edition brandies.
sides of Mendocino’s blossoming wine
Jaxon Keys currently has 12 new wine
country, sits Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery.
releases. The tasting menu boasts not just
A revitalized and reopened winery, Jaxon
one, but 11 vineyard designate wines ranging
Keys was originally founded in 1858 as the
from crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc to
Burnee Hills Ranch, meaning “House on the
sumptuous Zinfandel to a hearty Cabernet
Hill,” and owned by Scottish immigrant John
Sauvignon.
McGlashen. Today, Jaxon Keys proprietors
adirondack chairs. Brilliant colored Winemaker Fred Nickel believes that the
Ken and Diane Wilson have refurbished this
umbrellas shade reclining guests and provide Jaxon Keys Estate Wines should showcase
once aging farmhouse to its original
a lovely respite from the arduous task of wine the unique characteristics of these special
splendor. vineyards, while building upon the classical
tasting in one of America’s most noteworthy
“The Farmhouse” today is home to the interpretations of each varietal. Fred’s ulti-
and beautiful wine countries.
Jaxon Keys Tasting Room and frankly, looks mate goal? To produce handcrafted wines
Homey and colorful, the Jaxon Keys
straight out of the best home and design and brandies grown only from Jaxon Keys
Tasting Room has an antique tasting bar
magazine. The Farmhouse Tasting Room made from sumptuous wood polished estate vineyards.
sits surrounded by hundreds of acres of smooth from years of guests’ enjoyment and Fred uses a “sustainable agriculture”
gorgeous Mendocino vineyards. Clearly this exploration of their palates. The Tasting approach to grape growing, emphasizing
is a historic property. Warm stone walls give Room also boasts lovely views out of its floor ecologically balanced organic solutions to
way to the winery’s lush and fertile grounds to ceiling windows and the whole environ- vineyard management. He, in conjunction
as well as waterfall and huge views. ment makes you want to curl up in the large with his vineyard manager, minimizes the
The original 1858 Burnee Hill Farm- wooden chairs and let the afternoon slip by. use of herbicides and pesticides to increase
house, now the Jaxon Keys Tasting Room has To make the journey even more memo- the “natural balance” of the vineyards,
been carefully restored. Open daily for wine rable, Jaxon Keys is home to an incredible resulting in consistently high quality wines.
and brandy tasting, The Farmhouse is at French Alambic copper still. A 15th century Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery is located
once impressive and welcoming. No details design, this still is one of the few in the New at 10400 South Highway 101 in Hopland.
or expense were spared in its rebirth. World and is credited with unleashing the For more information, call 1-877-462-0666,
Visitors will at first be impressed by the raw power of brandy for the true connois- email tasting@jaxonkeys.com or visit the
home’s historic, sprawling veranda and seur. The Old Stock Brandy, Rare Brandy and website at www.jaxonkeys.com.
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LIVERMORE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Host Second

Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 20-21
More than 25 Livermore Valley wineries will participate in the gourmet appetizers, artisan cheeses, chocolate and nuts.
region’s second annual Barrel Tasting Weekend by offering Barrel tasting provides wine enthusiasts of all experience levels
samples of wines still in development – direct from their barrels. with a fun “snapshot” of how wine evolves – from grape to glass.
Guests with special event wristbands and official tasting glasses Guests will have the opportunity to pre-purchase some of the
will receive at least one barrel sample at each participating wines now, before they are bottled and released to the public (a
winery. Many winemakers will be present to personally pour and practice known as buying “futures”).
discuss their young wines and offer delicious pairings with This special event will take place on Saturday, March 20 and
Sunday, March 21, from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day at partici-
pating Livermore Valley wineries. Locations will be announced
on www.LVwine.org in February.
Ticket prices are $25 per person when purchased online at
www.LVwine.org by March 19 and $30 per person at any partic-
ipating winery during the event. Price includes at least one barrel
tasting at each participating winery, one official tasting glass and
an event map. For more information, visit www.LVwine.org or
call (925) 447-WINE (9463)
Livermore Valley’s Barrel Tasting Weekend is sponsored by the
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, a 501 c(6) organiza-
tion which supports the wineries, growers, and members in the
Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area though educational
and marketing programs.
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Delicato Vineyards
Wine & Chocolate Weekend

February 13 & 14th
Make your plans now! Spend Valentine’s Day weekend, February
13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lodi Wine Country sipping deli-
cious, handcrafted wines during the 13th annual Wine & Chocolate
extravaganza event! Taste delicious Lodi wines and decadent choco-
lates from 40 wineries in the Lodi Appellation. Be the lucky one to
unwrap the “Golden Ticket” at any participating winery and win a
Wine Country Getaway or one of more than 100 other prizes.
Immerse yourself in romantic indulgences!
Lodi appellation wineries will please your palates, pairing hand-
crafted wines with an assortment of chocolate treats. Enjoy in winery
activities, including barrel tasting, new releases, wine and food pair-
ings, special events and live music throughout the weekend. Meet the
local vintners and growers as they share the wine and hospitality that
makes Lodi Wine Country one of California’s finest wine regions!
Ti c k e t s a re $ 3 5 i n a d v a n c e t h ro u g h t h e w e b s i t e a t
www.lodiwineandchocolate.com or by calling the Lodi Wine &
Visitor Center (209) 365-0621, and are $45 the days of the event at
any participating winery location. Price includes a commemorative
chocolate bar, tasting glass and entry to all participating wineries.
Upon ticket redemption at a participating winery, open your choco-
late bar and see if you are a winner!
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Winter Wonderland Monterey County Style

Migrate to Monterey County this winter for nature lovers escape and aquarist would with the daily sea otter feeding and training
cool deals. Come find the destination that is bursting with scenery and session, rare look at food preparation and chance to feed some of
adventure, the perfect place for a quick fly in getaway. Beat the crowds the animals in the aquarium’s Discovery Lab classrooms;
and beat the blues, Monterey’s winter season packs a secret punch. www.seemonterey.com/monterey-bay-aquarium, (831) 648-4888.
Unleash your wild side with an Animal Planet-style adventure of Visit www.SeeMonterey.com for more information.
the region’s natural assets. The winter parade of nature hits full stride
with everything from migrating butterflies to pods of prodigious Elkhorn Slough Safari
whales lounging at 36° latitude. Nature escapes and seasonal activities All aboard this thrilling pontoon ride scouting some 1,400 acres
abound that will cater to your adventurous side. Check out an established as a Globally Important Bird Area. Reaching nearly seven
outback estuary safari, naturalist-led kayak tour, hike to the famous miles inland from the coast, the slough’s freshwater wetlands and
cypress gardens at Point Lobos or trek through the ancient volcanic marshes are home to some 340+ types of birds, 400 plant species a full
ruins of the Pinnacle National Monument, just outside of Soledad. raft of otters and 80 species of fish. This is an excellent tour for birders.
From birders to botanists, Monterey County is one of the nation’s top For more information, visit the website at www.seemonterey.com/
migration treks for a variety of birds, whales and butterflies. Bald elkhorn-slough-natural-estuarine-reserve-moss-landing-california or
eagles, sea otters and a litany of lively critters make a stay along the call (831) 633-5555.
bay a true outback adventure. Pair in the prime coastline that goes for
Sea Kayaking, Surfing, Biking
miles and Monterey County is a gem awaiting your discovery.
Rock the boat aboard a guided sea kayak tour of Monterey Bay
Whale Watching National Marine Sanctuary. Adventurers after a true adrenalin rush can
Nutrient-rich and naturally wonderful, the Monterey Bay National hit the surf solo or take to the two-person kayak for a little speed at
Marine Sanctuary is the United States’ largest protected region and a sea program. Surf lessons, stand up paddling and biking rental/tours
prime viewing area for exotic species including blue, humpback, along the popular waterfront Recreation Trail round out the offer. For
minke and orca whales. Winter delivers the magnificent California details, visit members.seemonterey.com/adventuresbythesea or call
Gray Whales on their annual migration south from Alaska to Baja, (831) 372-1807.
California; www.seemonterey.com/whale-watching, (831) 375-4658,
(831) 372-7440, (831) 372-2203. Sailing the Bay
Whale Watching at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (Weekends Take the helm aboard a yacht and delve into the deep under the
throughout January): Don’t miss these California State Parks ranger- command of one of the region’s top captains. Abundant marine
guided whale watching presentations. Celebrate the migration of the mammals and avians await the avid enthusiast. Visit the website at
California gray whales off the Big Sur Coast. Meet at the vista point on members.seemonterey.com/montereybaysailing or call (831) 372-7245.
Highway 1 at mile marker 37, just north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State
Carmel Walks (Ongoing):
Park; www.seemonterey.com/julia-pfeiffer-burns-state-park, (831)
667-2315. Discover the unique charms of Carmel on a two-hour guided
walking tour through secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-
Pt. Lobos State Reserve winning gardens and enchanting fairytale cottages...the homes, haunts
Hike the scenic trails of the 554-acre state preserve, home to and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars. Visit
some of the region’s most dramatic seascapes and thousands of http://members.seemonterey.com/carmelwalks/ or call (831) 642-2700.
seabirds, seals, sea lions and migrating whales. Noted as “The
crown jewel of the state park system,” Point Lobos is also home to
the only two naturally growing strands of Monterey Cypress trees.
See wandering deer, watch sea otters and sea lions frolic in the
surf. Cypress groves, Bird Rock and Whaler’s Cove round out the
adventure; www.seemonterey.com/point-lobos-state-natural-reserve-
carmel-california, (831) 624-4909.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Dive in for a day of play at the nation’s top-rated aquarium,
home to 250,000+ animals and plants representing more than 550
species of invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, birds and plants.
Book a Morning Rounds: Behind-the-Scenes Tour for a rare
opportunity to interact with the aquarium’s exhibit animals as an
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
February is Engaging in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Looking to get engaged? According to theknot.com, 40% of music, wine and appetizers on Sunday, February 14, with Flipper
engagements occur between November and February, and Valentine’s Fanny Cookies and Valentine treats. Tasting fee is $10 per person, with
Day is a great time to pop the question at some of the most picturesque 10% discount on all non-sale items. No fee for wine club members.
“YES”-perfect places in the Bay Area, right here in the Santa Cruz February brings some hot wine deals for cool weather: stoke up your
Mountains. How about the sweep-you-off-your-feet dazzlement of a personal furnace with both 2006 Estate Syrah and 2007 Old Vine Zin,
2600-foot elevation overlooking the entire Pacific coastline at Loma just $10 per bottle.
Prieta? Or the “high school sweethearts” charm of the old Burrell At Vine Hill, they will unveil the 2007 Cumbre Barrel 31 Pinot
schoolhouse? Or the sequestered privacy of oak-studded mountain- Noir – a special wine that was designed by owner, Nick Guerrero, in
sides of Poetic Cellars? Maybe the country charm of blooming gardens collaboration with winemaker, Sal Godinez. Nick wanted to create a
and rolling vineyards at Hunter Hill Vineyards will set the perfect special wine that was unique to his palate, highlighting cherry and
scene. cranberry flavors. The bright red fruit character is accented by a hint
Even if you’re not planning a proposal. Valentine’s Day brings of vanilla and white pepper spice. Nick selected the vineyards and
thoughts of romantic pairings of food, wine and chocolate, and the determined the oak profile contributing to the final blend. The grapes
Summit Wineries all have something tempting to offer for Valentines’ for much of this wine came from the Lester Family Vineyards estate.
weekend. This wine is made from 100% Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir. The
At Burrell School, February’s theme is “Lovers of Wine and Choco- 2007 Cumbre Barrel 31 Pinot Noir is available for $59 per bottle,
late,” with a special introduction of the new 2006 Zinfandel, along $47.20 for wine club members. Vine Hill is open February 20th, from
with a scrumptious dessert three-pack of Late Harvest Chardonnay, noon til 5 p.m. (open the third Saturday of each month).
Late Harvest Zin and Detention Red Zin port-style wine, perfectly Loma Prieta will celebrate Valentine’s weekend with the deliciously
paired with Zin-infused chocolate truffles from Chocolate Visions. heart-throbbing gold medal award-winning 2007 Saveria Pinot Noir
Burrell School is also open Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 15), so on sale for $40 per bottle, (reg $50). The new 2007 Cabernet Sauvi-
you can trade some Jacksons and Lincolns for continued tasting plea- gnon makes its debut in the tasting room with a “release party” on
sure. Valentine’s weekend, and special
pricing of $45 (reg $50). Bring
Create an Original Wine Bottle Valentine at Poetic Cellars
your sweetheart for the views,
Poetic Cellars invites you
and enjoy a bottle of Pinot as you
to do something really inven-
witness the spectacular sunset
tive for Valentine’s Day: bring
colors of a winter’s eve. Create a
your smile and your sweetie to
new tradition: play bocce ball for
the winery, and go home with a
kisses! In February, it’s safer than
bottle of Poetic Cellars adorned
strip poker.
with a custom photo of the two
of you. Poetic Cellars’ Valen-
tines “Sweetheart“ Deal is just
$45: it includes tasting for two,
plus your choice of one 750ml
bottle with personalized photo
label featuring you and your
sweetheart. Additional photo-
personalized bottles are just
$35 each.
Make an even bigger impression with Valentine’s magnums! Just
$75 per bottle with your custom photo; $65 for club members. Go to
poeticcellars.com to see the design choices and to order your Valen-
tine’s magnum for that special someone; or call (831) 462-3478 to
order.
Poetic Cellars Valentine’s weekend tasting will include 2008 Viog-
nier, 2006 Ballad (Bordeaux Blend), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
Petite Sirah and 2003 Reserve Port: $10 paired with chocolates.
Hunter Hill Winery offers Romance and Wine Tasting, with
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Monterey Wineries Celebrate Love on February 13

Twelve tasting rooms along Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail will Passport purchase and more information is available by on the
be hosting a “Passport” event on Saturday, February 13, from 11 a.m. Event Calendar of the website: RiverRoadWineTrail.com.
to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity for wine lovers to visit and enjoy
About the River Road Wine Trail
the vintages and ambience of these artisan vintners.
The River Road Wine Trail (formerly Steinbeck Wine Country) is
The wineries collectively opening their doors for the Valentine’s
an association of twelve Monterey County winery tasting rooms,
Passport are Paraiso, Hahn, Pessagno, Marilyn Remark, Puma Road,
located primarily along the River Road / Foothill Road corridor, on
Scheid, Ventana, Chalone, Manzoni, Boekenoogen, Wrath and Black-
the Santa Lucia bench above the Salinas Valley. Charming and inti-
stone.
mate, these tasting rooms specialize in limited release vintages and
At this sweetheart of all wine tastings, the member wineries will be
genuine hospitality. Often, visitors will be sampling with the actual
featuring rare vintages, music, food and celebration all things amour.
winemaker. Conveniently situated just east of Monterey and Carmel,
As a Passport-carrying V.I.P., guests will receive a souvenir glass, a
and about seventy minutes south of San Jose, the River Road Wine
special gift, entry into a grand drawing and special discounts. The
Trail has become one of the Central Coast’s premiere wine touring
Passport “ticket price” of $20 ($25 after February 1st) includes the
destinations. The group’s online home is RiverRoadWineTrail.com.
day-of-event gifts and drawing eligibility.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
NAPA VALLEY Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only
Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia.
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros.
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Thu-Mon 10-5
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free) CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Closed Tu
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8
Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-2643 Open daily 10:30-5
Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only
CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment
ANDRETTII WI NE 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 - MA RTUC CI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-4 Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing
CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 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 Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 Open daily 11-5 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9
CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK
Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5
Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only
Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only
Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5 by appointment
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5
Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Daily 10-6
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only
Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4
Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175 Open by appointment only
BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
BERINGER – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6 David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only
Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4
di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight
Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only
Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4 Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30
DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30 Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4 Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only
Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4 Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30
Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6 Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily by appointment only 11-4
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open by appointment only James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 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 appointmentBy appointment
Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area
JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 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 Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
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 by appointment only
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 daily 10-5
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open daily 11-6
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
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours LUNA VINEYARDS
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and
other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297; Open daily 10-6 Winery by appointment only in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474
Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5
MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 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
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only
Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat
Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage Canyon Rd, Rutherford; 707 225-4367 Open by appointment only
Mi Sueno– tasted at Vintner’s Collective, 1245 Main St., Napa; 707 258-6358 Open daily 11-6
R A ZI WINERY
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30 New tasting room in Napa Valley
‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Schedule a tasting daily 10 am to 4 pm
MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30 3108 Silverado Trail, Napa Valley • (707) 224-4299
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348 Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5
Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5 Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment
MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5 Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6 Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Robert Biale – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment
Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2
ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Open by appointment Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesdays) Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4 SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30 Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment
Children & Pets OK Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 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
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Open daily 10-5
RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5 Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment
Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only
Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5 Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5
St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30 White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment
St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only
Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open daily11-5
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs
STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30 WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Daily 11-6
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only
SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707-226-1800 Open daily by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment
TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa/ 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-7
SONOMA COUNTY
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open by appointment only
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 688-1174 Open by appointment,
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5
ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956 Open daily 11-7
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment
Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment
ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 First St, Napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6, Tues by appt. Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment ARTESA –1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-5
V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Artiste Winery – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Open daily 10-6 Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Banyon – poured at Downtown Wine, 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thur-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5
Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5 Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30 Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)
Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter) Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5 Eric K. James – 452 First Street E, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 Friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt. Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-5
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5 F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6 Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We
Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4 Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6 FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 800-838-4306 Tours & tasting by appointment only FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-5
CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30
CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Fri-Sun 11-4
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 Open by appointment only
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 11-5
Picnic Area Francis Ford Coppola
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Thur-Sun 11-5
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
Gallo Family Vineyards – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available
Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707 225-6801 Open by appointment only
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt.
Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5
Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Thu by appt
Grove Street – 1451 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10:30-5
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4
Art Exhibits, Tours Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860 Open by appointment only
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily 11-6, Tue 2-6 Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 877 996-4299 Open by appointment only
Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Longboard Vineyards – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30 MacLeod Family Vnyd – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Open by appointment only
HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5 MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9 MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5 Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 11-4
Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt. Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only
Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt. MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-5
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
J RICKARDS WINERY Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
Sustainable Vines...Exceptional Wines! Stop by J. Rickards Winery
Tuesdays-Saturdays (11am-4pm) for a complimentary tasting of our wines, MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
which include estate-grown Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Take the Canyon Road exit from Hwy 101 at Geyserville. We’re 2.5 miles north
on Chianti Road. For more information or a tour call 707-758-3441. Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
24505 Chianti Rd Cloverdale, CA Mayo Family Winery – 13101 Arnold Drive @ Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 10:30-6:30
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 10-5:30
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed 4-6
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-6
Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Open daily 11-4 by appt Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 Open by appointment only Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 11-5
KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5 Mietz Cellars – 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: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870 Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30
KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5 Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Children & Pets OK Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30 Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only
Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:30 Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134 Limited tours, call ahead
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30 MURPHY-GOODE – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4 Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5 Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 Call for tours & tasting
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Open daily 10-5 PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open Fri-Mon 11-6, closed Tue, Wed, Thu
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open by appointment only
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
Pastori Winery – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30 Simi Winery – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4 SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Open by appointment only
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 11-6 Wed-Mon, Tue seasonal
Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment Spann – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5
Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only
Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Suncé Winery – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.
Remick Ridge – tasted at Adler Fels, 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
Ridge Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8031 Open daily 11-5
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30 Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma Open daily 11-6 Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5 TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
ROESSLER – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5 Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open daily 11-5
Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Sun 12-6
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room
or through our Wine Club Enoteca.
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings 9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood • Open Daily 10am-5pm
707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Open daily11-5
SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5 Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5 Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Thur-Mon 11-5
Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556 Open by appointment only Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt.
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Fri-Sun 12-5
Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821 Open by appointment only
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Muns Vineyard – Los Gatos; 408 515-2663 Open by appointment only
Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Open daily 11-6 Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment
Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5 Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5
Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-5 Osocalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only
Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment Page Mill Winery – 13686 Page Mill Road, Los Altos HIlls; 650 948-0958 Fri-Sun 12-5:30
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 Open by appointment only Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30
POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-5
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5
Regale Winery – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5:30 or by appointment
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12
Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open by appointment only
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special events and by appointment only
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5:30
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 Open by appointment only
SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Open daily 11-5
COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours
Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month
Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Silver Mountain – off Old San Jose-Soquel Rd Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-4 by appointment
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment
Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Thu-Sun 12-5
Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5
Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5
Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only
Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552 Fri-Sun 12-5
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5
FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tue-Sun 12-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638 Open by appointment only
Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986 Open by appointment only Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu-Mon 12-5
Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5 Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5
Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 Open by appointment only Trout Gulch – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5 Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6
HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5 Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5 Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5 Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 Open by appointment only CARMEL VALLEY
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Open daily 10-5 Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6 Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5 Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6 Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4
Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Open daily 11-5 Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5
Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 Fri-Sun 11-5 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5 Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5
Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30 Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-5 High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 E. State Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9400 Tue-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5
Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5 Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.
Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6 Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
MONTEREY WINERIES JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 877-462-0666 Open daily 10-5
A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6 Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4
Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 11-6 Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appt
Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5 Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Open daily 11-5
Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-6569463 Open daily 11-7 Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5 Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Thu-Mon 11-5
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily , call for hours
Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 Ell River Rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 WINE (9463) Open by appointment only
SALINAS VALLEY
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10:30-5
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4
McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 Open daily 10-5
Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5
HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5 Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5 Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 Fri - Sun 11-5
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4 Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 By appt
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 11-5 Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5 Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5
VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5 Noggle Vineyards & Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment
Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5 Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7 Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5
Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5 Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Mon-Tue 12-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5
Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Ceago Del Lago – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine Road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 By appt
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5 Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs Rd. N., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-Oct, Fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only Sol Rouge – P.O. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 By appt
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 By appt Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 October-March 10-5 Daily, April-September 10-6 Daily
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Drive, Lakeport; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, Lower Lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4p
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5 GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Nice; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Thu-Sun 12-5
Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only J. Doran – 1133 Burwood Way, Antioch; (925) 418-5630 Open by appointment
Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 Open daily 10-5 John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6 La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
SUISUN VALLEY
Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Blue Victorian Vineyards – 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., Fairfield; 707 422-8025 Daily 10-5 Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6
Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy Road, Suisun City; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5 Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt Occasio – 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore; 925 371-1987 Tue-Wed 12-2, Thu-Fri 12-4, Sat 11-4
Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 Chadbourne Road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 Sat & Sun 12-5 or by appt Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8
Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by app Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Vezer Family Tasting Room – 2522 Suite V Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield; 707 429-3958 Daily 10-5 Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5
Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 Tours & tasting by appointment only Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30
Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30
Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 10-5 Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30
YOLO COUNTY
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4 Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Thurs-Sat 4:30-8:30 The Singing Winemaker – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 12-5, Mon-Fri by appointment Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 Hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open 12-5 by appointment Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30
Carvalho Family Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30
Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5 Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5
Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5 White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6 Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointmentViano Vineyards
Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5 Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 First Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm
Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Open by appointment
BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Open by appointment
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour Road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette; 925 283-1245 Open by appointment
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4 New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Open by appointment
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4 Odisea Wine Co. – 963 Redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Open by appointment
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, Concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt.
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays) Parkmon Vineyards– 55 Laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 Open by appointment
Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30 Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook Court, Walnut Creek; 925-988-9463 Open by appointment
Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30 Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason Circle, Suite J, Concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 Elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 Open by appointment
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5 Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5 LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5 Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5 Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115 Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5 WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595 Fri-Sun 12-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338 Fri-Sun 11-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5
cellardoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394 Fri 1-11, Sat 1-9, Sun 12-5 AMADOR COUNTY
Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6 Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150 Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850 Fri-Sun 11-5 Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays
Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 Open daily 10-5:30 Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946 Fri-Sun 12-5 Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5
Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School Street, Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 11-6, Thu-Sat 11-9, Sun 10-3 Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30 Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5
Grand Amis – 115 North School Street Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Thu-Sun 12-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 12-4 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Wed-Mon 12-5 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5
LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Open by appointment only Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Thu-Sun 12-4:30 Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071 Fri-Sun 11-5 Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Sat-Sun 11-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Mo-We 11:3:30, Thu-Sun 11-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Sat-Sun11-5 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 Fri-Sun 11-5 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Michael David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108 Thu-Sun 12-5 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758 Sun-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 11-5
Old Lockeford Winery – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Fri-Mon 11-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Sat-Sun 12-5 Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4
Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5 Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838O pen daily 11-6
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Thu-Sun 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 12-4 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open by appointment only Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 Fri-Sun 11-5 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
The Coliseum – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733 Wed, Thu, Sun 11-5, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 CALAVERAS COUNTY
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Thu-Mon 12-5 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5 Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5 ParaVi Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5 Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5 Picchetti Winery Tstg Rm – 3135 Harrison Avenue, South Lake Tahoe; 530 541-1500 Open daily 11-6
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Wed-Sun 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Fri-Sun 11-6
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5 Toogood Estate Winery – 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3210 Wed-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sun 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Daily 11-5
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Mon, Thu Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Thu-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
MERCED COUNTY
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
NEVADA COUNTY
EL DORADO COUNTY
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 272-7000 Open daily 12-5
Boeger Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat 11:30-6
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5 Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Sat-Sun 12-5 Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily 12-5 (closed Tues.)
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Sat 1-5 Mar-Dec or by appointment
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Thu-Sun 11-5 Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment PLACER COUNTY
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5 Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5 Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Sat-Sun 10-5
Gold Hill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Sat-Sun 11-5 Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Iverson Vineyards – 8061 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7474 Thur-Mon 11-5 Ophir Wines – 7870 Santini Lane, Newcastle; 916 531-3055 Sat 12-4 until Dec. or by appointment
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5 Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 (most) Sat-Sun 1-5
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5 Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 (most) Sat-Sun 12-4
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5
Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Madrona Vineyards – 2560 High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5
Mais Fica Winery – 3395 Kincade Dr, Placerville; 530-344-0725 Open by appointment
Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5 For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com
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