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Reynolds Family Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
FEATURE
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
WINERY
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Frank Family Winery Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-43
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St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
FEATURE
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
WINERY
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-55

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Kaz Vineyard & Winery Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
O F T H E W E E K 59
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-57
TASTING ROOM
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
H A R V E S T . 63
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
WINE COUNTRY
NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-78
intelligence for the Wine conSUMer
by Len Napolitano
What is the relationship between wine and the weather?
In the process of making great wines, the most unpredictable growing season of March to October can mean the difference between
element is also the biggest contributor. a “perfect” vintage and a horrible one. Thus, wines are identified with
The whole issue of the weather and its effect on winemaking is the vintage year--information critical to wine buyers.
about a wine’s overall quality, flavor, richness, age-ability, complexity With the help of Vintage Charts, you can compare vintages of any
and even cost. A bountiful harvest could mean an abundance of wines major wine-growing regions, which, in effect, is comparing the
at great value. A spoiled crop may mean increased prices and limited weather from year to year. If you buy your wine at wine specialty
availability of good wines. There are always exceptions, and it is very shops, vintage charts are normally available for reference, if you ask.
possible to find great wines from not-so-great vintages, and vice versa. When it comes to wines from California, our wine region weather is
First, winemakers speak of climate zones, which are geographic fairly good and consistent. In dry periods we irrigate the vineyards.
regions differentiated according to the average amount of warmth But European vineyards depend more on the weather and wines from
above 50° each year. This part of the weather equation is steady, with France especially can vary greatly from year to year.
minor variation over the long-term. Therefore, knowledge of climate So what kind of weather will produce a “perfect” vintage? It starts
zones helps a grape grower determine which types of vines to plant. with rain in March, but as of April, is practically rain-free. The days
For example, cooler zones are known to be best for growing are warm, the nights are cool, and the summer is long and mild. If the
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, while warmer zones have proven days get too cold, the grapes will ripen too slowly, sometimes never
beneficial to Syrah and Zinfandel. fully maturing. This will increase the tartness and acidity in the wines.
The other side of the weather story is the one that can stress the If the weather is too hot, the wine tends to be flat and heavy.
winemaker as much as the grapes – the weather conditions in any But the real devastator is rain during, or nearing, harvest time. This
given year, regardless of the climate zone. No two years will have an excess moisture will dilute the juice in the grapes and may even cause
identical number of days of sun, rain, fog, mist, hail, frost and wind. rot to form on the grapes. The period from mid-August to October is
What’s more, the timing of these unpredictable events throughout the critical to grape growers and winemakers, as they must continually
measure the ripeness of the grapes in making their decision on when
to pick them. They hope for continued warm weather and will
shudder at even the threat of rain, as heavy rain at harvest time can
ruin an otherwise great growing season.
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Quality Wines All Under $25

at Wine Garage, Calistoga
Hidden next to a dilapidated ’40s-era former filling station on Highway 29 in
Calistoga lies the Wine Garage. A unique wine shop in Napa Valley that retails all
wine in the store under $25. Sound crazy? Its true. And the proprietors Todd and
Joy Miller, have hit on a niche in the Valley that had been very missed by the locals
there.
“There are a lot of winemakers here that can’t afford to drink the wine they
make” says Miller. “That’s crazy, yes, but who can afford to drink a $65 bottle with
dinner every night?”
Many people miss the Wine Garage on the first try upvalley, but the search is
well worth it. Miller stocks wine from all of California’s wine growing regions
including an large assortment from Napa and Sonoma counties and other Cali-
fornia appellations. When he first sought out buying the initial inventory, “I
enlisted a local farmer buddy and his 15-foot box van and off we went all over Cali-
fornia hunting down the deals. I tried to seek out the small producers who didn’t
have distributors so I could pass the savings on to my customers.” And Miller did
just that. His store is stocked with high-quality juice all under $25 and all are
unique. Most labels in the shop are unrecognizable – but all pass the same test;
everything passes over Miller’s lips before he makes a buy. “If I don’t love it, I don’t
buy it, period. Sometimes I will taste over a hundred wines in one day, load up the
truck and haul it up to Calistoga, unload at the store, and maybe I will crawl in
bed by 3 a.m. Needless to say my buddy bowed out of the deal after their second
trip. I initially recruited him on a ‘hey lets go wine tasting in Santa Barbara’ until
he realized how much work it entailed. Poor guy, he had to be at the farm at 5 in
the morning.”
It is all worth it. Millers’ customers love him. He has a unique ability to hear a
verbal description of a customer’s favorite wine and translate that into a recom-
mendation for sometimes a third of the cost. “I have people all over the country that
use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door – and the cost of the ship-
ping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the cost of the wine.
Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. “I have winemakers from small wineries
stop in every week saying ‘I have something that will fit into the store,’ if they only
have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine – I am the perfect outlet for them.”
So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Valley at
1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information, call
(707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
NAPA VALLEY ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND ONGOING

Wine Component Tasting Seminar Tours and Tastings
ONGOING at Merryvale Vineyards at William Hill Estate Winery
Napa Valley Wine Train St. helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members napa, 10am-5pm, by appt. 707-265-3024, www.williamhillestate.com
napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com • taste the napa Valley, $12
• oct 23: Moonlight escape, full harvest Moon EVERY 4TH WEEKEND • chardonnay experience/with food pairing, $16/$20
• nov 5, 20: Murder Mystery Wine & Food Pairing Seminar • exploring cabernets, $20
at Merryvale Vineyards • estate exclusives, $25
ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. helena • intro to William hill estate tour and tasting, $25
1030 Main Street, napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org 707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com • the William hill estate experience tour and tasting, $40
• oct 22: café cabaret, irving Berlin ONGOING ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY
• oct 23: ray Manzarek & roy rogers Tours & Tastings at Clos du Val Temptastings in the Temptation Cave
• oct 28: natalie MacMaster & Donnell leahy – Dueling fiddles napa, daily 10am-5pm, 800-993-9463, www.closduval.com at Flora Springs Winery
• oct 30: opera house Masquerade Ball with Quartetto gelato • classic tastings, $10: fee waived with purchase of a bottle wine. St. helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member
• nov 4: café cabaret, gershwin’s gold • reserve tastings, $20: fee not waived with purchase of a bottle of wine. rSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
• nov 5: Dance Party with Pop rocks • tours by appointment with 24 hour advance notice
• nov 6: oh, Mr. Sousa ONGOING
ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
ONGOING Buon Amici Members & Guests
napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com
Live at the Lincoln Theater Benessere Vineyards, St. helena,10am-4:30pm
• Saddleblock Vineyard tasting, $75
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com 707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com
• library tasting, $75
• oct 21: Kenny rogers • Members only new release tastings
• Daily tasting room flights, estate/$10, Premier/$20
• oct 24: Jigu! thunder Drums of china • Barrel tastings by appointment
• Vertical tastings by appointment • Public tours & tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15
• oct 27: King Michael, Michael Jackson tribute • Private tour and or tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting
• nov 7: Peter gros, Mutual of omaha Wild Kingdom • Wine & cheese Pairing by appointment
• nov 13: An evening with tim Mcgraw & friends ONGOING ONGOING
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting Vineyard & Winery Tours
ONGOING
at Monticello Vineyards at Raymond Vineyards
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
napa, reserve Wine Seminar, corley family napa Valley $25 St. helena, 11am (by appt), $15, group tours available (by appt)
napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com
rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.corleyfamilynapaValley.com 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com
• oct 21: clif family “the climber” release Party
• oct 22: Prominent Peninsulas tasting Series, iberia ONGOING ONGOING
• oct 29: taste of Paso robles V. Sattui Winery Wine Tasting Experiences
• nov 5: taste the Six Bordeaux grapes St. helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, 707-963-7774, www.vsattui.com at Benessere Vineyards
• classic tasting, daily, $5 St. helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt
ONGOING
• Premium tasting, daily, $10 • Personalized Wine flights, daily, $10
Live at Uptown Theatre
• food & wine pairing, Mon-thu, $18 • Vineyards Walking tour & tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15
napa, 707-259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
• Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25 • fudge Pairing experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15
• oct 23: cat Power
• italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses • Barrel tasting, rSVP, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20
• oct 24: randy travis • Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more
• oct 28: Jackie greene • Barrel tasting & current release, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar • Barrel tasting & Vertical, tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25
• oct 29: Billy Bragg • 2 ½ acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds
• oct 31: BB King • group tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS
ONGOING FRIDAYS ONGOING
Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery
Friday Night Pulse Tastings Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members
AcMe fine Wines, St.helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
• oct 22: heather huffman clark pouring Saunter wines • individual tastings, $12
ONGOING • Private Winery tour & tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting
• oct 29: Bill elbring pouring north Berkeley imports
Rombauer Vineyards
• food & Wine Pairing
ONGOING St. helena, 707 963-5170, www.rombauer.com • Vineyard tour
Friday Night Winemaker Events • friday-Sunday: open by advance appointment only • Blending class
JV Wine & Spirits, napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com • Monday-thursday 10am-5pm
• Wine Sensory Seminar
ONGOING • tasting $10
Tasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley • Wine & cheese Pairing daily by appointment only, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 ONGOING
napa town center, napa, 707-253-9450 ONGOING Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
www.napavintages.com, check website for times & prices Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm, $10
• oct 16-17: Pulled Pork Appetizer for details, 888-rMonDAVi x2, www.robertmondavi.com Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most fridays 2-4pm
• oct 22, 29: fine Wine & Artisan cheese • the Signature tour & tasting • the Wine tasting Basics 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
• oct 23-24: tri-tip Steak Sliders • the exclusive cellar tasting• tasting Beyond the Basics
ONGOING
• oct 27, 30: chocolate Decadence • the “harvest of Joy” tour & lunch
Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
• oct 31: halloween chocolate Decadence ONGOING napa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
ONGOING Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards • Vino con Queso, Wine & cheese experience, $40
Winemaker Family-Style Dinner calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the reserve room after the tour, $45 • Daily guided tours
farmstead restaurant, long Meadow ranch, St. helena, $60/food & wine 800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard tour, $40
www.longmeadowranch.com/farmstead-restaurant, 707-963-9181 ONGOING
ONGOING
• nov 10: Brian nuss from Vinoce VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour
Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
• Dec 15: cameron fisher from fisher Vineyards Bourassa Vineyards, napa, Mon-fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special
napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com
ONGOING • regular tasting, $10
Joseph Phelps Vineyards: ONGOING • reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
Tastings & Seminars Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours rutherford, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com
11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except • traditional tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm ONGOING
insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. terrace tastings daily, $25 • Premier tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
rSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com • Private group tasting, $20, by appt at Castello di Amorosa
· insignia Blending · le nez • cellar tour & tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-f by appt calistoga, 707-967-6272, rSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
· tasting terroir · Wine Appreciation • Vineyard View tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-f by appt • regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
· cool california (freestone chardonnay & Pinot noir) • Abacus tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt • tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
· Barrel seminars (napa Valley cab) • Wine train, $180 • napa Valley neighbor Program • Private ViP tours
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 25 OCTOBER 20

The Ultimate Flight Fall Art Show Barrel Tastings at Twilight
long Meadow ranch, St. helena,A true farm-to-table experience at logan-ives Peju Winery, rutherford, 10am-6pm, www.peju.com, 707-302-1162 Viader napa Valley, Deer Park, 4-7pm, $35, members/free
house, 11am, rSVP, $35, www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555 www.viader.com, rSVP, 707-963-3816
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Grape Stomping through Harvest OCTOBER 21-24
Bacchus That Rascal at Grgich Hills Downtown Blues Festival
clos Pegase, calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “history of Wine“ Stomping is $10 & includes an “i stomped at grgich hills” pin. Downtown calistoga, various events
707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com rutherford, 10am-4pm, 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com www.calistogavisitors.com, 866-306-5588
EVERY SATURDAY • oct 21: Winemaker Dinners at Jolē restaurant, Brannan’s grill,
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar Meet the Makers: A Portrait of All Seasons Bistro & calistoga inn restaurant & Brewery
rutherford, includes visit to Wine library & cellar, 11am, $40 • oct 22: calistoga night out, live blues bands at
Napa Valley’s Creative Community
800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com calistoga inn restaurant & Brewery, hydro’s Bar & grill & Brannan’s grill
Mumm napa,, rutherford, napa Valley ArtS 2010, www.nvarts.org
• oct 23: Downtown Blues fest, 12-6pm
EVERY SUNDAY ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 14 • oct 24: Blues ‘n Brunch at participating restaurants
Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines Napa Valley ARTS 2010
OCTOBER 21
rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com county wide festival! www.nvarts.org
5th Annual Pink Party
EVERY SATURDAY ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 5 Domaine chandon, Yountville, 7pm-midnight, $100
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays Eye on Egypt Photography Exhibit www.chandon.com, 707-944-2280
at Bennett Lane Winery St. Supéry Winery, rutherford, 10am-5pm
OCTOBER 23
calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 www.stsupery.com, 800-231-9116 Wine Club Harvest Party
ONGOING SATURDAYS ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 30 at Reynolds Family Winery
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber Foto Europa at Turnbull Wine Cellars napa, 6-9pm, free/members, $85/non-members
2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500 oakville, www.turnbullwines.com, 800-887-6285 www.reynoldsfamilywinery.com, rSVP, 707-258-2558
OCTOBER 23 NOVEMBER 13-14 ONGOING

Farmstead Fish Fry Silver Pass on the Silverado Trail Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
farmstead restaurant, long Meadow ranch, St. helena, $35/food Barrel samples, food pairing, library releases & more! Participating wineries at B.R. Cohn Winery
www.longmeadowranch.com/farmstead-restaurant, 707-963-9181 along the Silverado trail. 11am-4pm, www.silveradotrail.com, 707-256-0122 glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
OCTOBER 23 NOVEMBER 18
Chocolate Pairing Farmstead Fish Fry ONGOING
St. Supéry, rutherford, 11am, $40, $32/members farmstead restaurant, long Meadow ranch, St. helena, $35/food Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
www.stsupery.com, 800-231-9116 www.longmeadowranch.com/farmstead-restaurant, 707-963-9181 Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
OCTOBER 23 NOVEMBER 20-21 complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com
Harvest Party Holiday in Carneros ONGOING
Staglin family Vineyard, rutherford Participating carneros wineries, 10am-4pm, $35/adv, $40 Food and Wine Pairing
www.staglinfamily.com, 707-963-3994 www.carneroswineries.org at the Mayo Reserve Room
OCTOBER 23 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting
Harvest Party SONOMA COUNTY $35, reservations recommended,707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com
Wine Sensory experience, calistoga ONGOING
www.winesensoryexperience.com, 707-942-1194 ONGOING
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean
Friday Night Music at Sebastiani Winery
OCTOBER 23 Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment
Sonoma, 6:30-9:30pm, 800-888-5532x3230, www.sebastiani.com
Harvest Stomp 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
• oct 22: Adam traum & the traumatics
Bourassa Vineyards, napa, 4-7pm, $60, $30/members • cinq cépages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75
• oct 29: eZ Kewl
www.bourassavineyards.com, 707-254-4922 • nov 5: Jon Poppenoe Blues Band • cinq cépages component tasting, eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25
• nov 12: Debra Winters • Private ViP Wine tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour
OCTOBER 24
Six Violls and a Byrd at Grgich Hills • Box lunch Prgram with tour
ONGOING
the faire Violls and soprano corey carlton invite everyone to experience the Taste & Twirl at Jacuzzi Family Vineyard ONGOING
delights of Byrd-song by famous english composer William Byrd. Dance class & wine tasting!, Sonoma, 3-5pm, $20, $35/couple Tours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis Winery
2pm, $25, $15/wine club member, info@grgich.com, 707-963-2784 www.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575 Santa rosa – ten person minimum. call for more information & reservations
OCTOBER 29 • oct 24: harvest Ball, Dinner & Dancing 888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com
Savor the Simple Life • Winery tour & tasting, 1.5 hours, $25
ONGOING
the estate, flora Springs, St. helena, 12-2pm, $85 Wells Fargo Center for the Arts • Vineyards tour & tasting, 1 hour, $20
www.florasprings.com, 707-967-6723 Santa rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65
OCTOBER 30 • oct 21-22: cirque Mechanics Boom town ONGOING
The Pagan Ball at Castello di Amorosa • oct 23-24: Big Band tribute Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer
Amici Del Barone wine club eventcalistoga, 8pm-12:30am • oct 26: Vince gill Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com
$95/members, $115/guests, www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6272 • oct 29: rob Schneider
ONGOING THURSDAYS
• oct 30: David Sedaris
OCTOBER 30 • nov 6-8: Santa rosa Symphony Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba
Halloween Celebration • nov 9: ZooZoo Sonoma – enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine
goosecross cellars, Yountville, 10am-4pm, $10, 707-944-1986 • nov 11: Warren Miller tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com
OCTOBER 30 ONGOING ONGOING SUNDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairing Seminar Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern
St. Supéry, rutherford, 11am, $40, $32/members Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa
www.stsupery.com, 800-231-9116 • oct 21: Juke Joint Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma
OCTOBER 30 • oct 22: california honeydrops ONGOING
Hometown Halloween Parade • oct 23: the royal Deuces Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Main & first Street, napa, 1-3pm, 707-257-0322 • oct 28: the Afrofunk experience fulton – special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25
• oct 29: Deadtronica 707-571-7500, www.kj.com
OCTOBER 30
• nov 5: chris Berry & friends
The Judgment of Paris Revisited ONGOING WEEKENDS
• nov 10: emmitt-nershi Band
napa Valley Museum, Yountville–A conversation with Warren Winiarski, Jim Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery
• nov 12: the David nelson Band
Barrett & george taber. 5:30-8:30pm, Wine & hors d’oeuvres, $45, $20/members cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing
www.napavalleymuseum.org, 707-944-0500x115 ONGOING 707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com
Gourmet au Bay Winemaker Series
OCTOBER 30 LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Bodega Bay, tasting & conversation with the winemakers! 3-5pm
1985-2010: Auberge du Soleil + Swanson Vineyards 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining
707-875-9875, www.gourmetaubay.com
Celebrating 25 Years glen ellen, Barrel tasting & old Vine Pinot noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard.
Auberge du Soleil, rutherford, 6:30pm, $250 ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 19 foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com
lwilson@aubergedusoleil.com, 707-967-3147, rSVP Farmers’ Market in Old Downtown Windsor
www.windsorfarmersmarket.com, 707-838-1320, 10am-1pm ONGOING
OCTOBER 31 Winemaker Tasting at Wine Spectrum
• oct 24: Pumpkin festival
Downtown Calistoga Halloween Parade Santa rosa, 6-8pm, $10, 707-525-8466, www.winespectrum.com
• oct 31: halloween at the Market
Downtown calistoga, 6pm, 707-942-9384
ONGOING ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 2
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
Pig Pickin’ – Slow Roasted Whole Pig
Thematic Wine Program healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com
farmstead restaurant, long Meadow ranch, St. helena, $35/food
honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity wine-
www.longmeadowranch.com/farmstead-restaurant, 707-963-9181 ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY
tenders. the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
NOVEMBER 4 • october - little italy Month, Winery of the Month - Sebastiani Winery
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola
Napa Valley Viticultural Fair featuring wines & flights comprising californian versions of italian varietals
napa expo fairgrounds, napa, 8am-3:30pm geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 707-431-4811, www.ryew.com
www.napagrowers.org, info@napagrowers.org
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
NOVEMBER 5 russian river Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Barrel Tastings at Twilight & sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
Viader napa Valley, Deer Park, 4-7pm, $35, members/free 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines
www.viader.com, rSVP , 707-963-3816 rSVP, 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com
ONGOING
NOVEMBER 6 Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop EVERY FRIDAY
Cooking Class: Italian Holiday Cookies & Confections at B.R. Cohn Winery Complimentary Wine Tasting at Flamingo Hotel
cedar gables inn, napa, 1-3:30pm, $50, rSVP glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members Santa rosa, in the terrace grille featuring Sonoma county wines, 5:30-7pm
707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com 707-545-8530, 800-848-8300, www.flamingoresort.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30 ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 7
The Art of Winemaking Workshop Petaluma Farmers’ Market Sandow Birk: The Depravities of War
Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm Walnut Park, Petaluma, 2-5pm Sonoma county Museum, Santa rosa, tues-Sun, 11am-5pm
707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com www.petalumafarmersmarket.com, 707-762-0344 www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500
ONGOING TUESDAYS ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 30

Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market “Shadow Boxing” New Paintings 2010 by D.A. Bishop Mylette Welch Painting Exhibit
healdsburg Plaza, healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm Michel-Schlumberger Wine estates, healdsburg
Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills, 707-865-0243
www.mylettewelch.com, 707-433-7427
707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
OCTOBER 23
ONGOING Sonoma Farmers’ Market Harvest Wine Experience
Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30-dusk, 707-538-7023 with the Eastside Bunch
450 West Spain St, Sonoma, check website for schedule. ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER eastside of russian river, healdsburg, 11am-4pm
707-933-0450, www.ramekins.com Pizza Café at Simi Winery www.merriamvineyards.com, 707-433-4032
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 24 healdsburg, Weather permitting Acorn Winery, christie Vineyards, Deux Amis Winery, foppiano Vineyards,
www.simiwinery.com, 707-473-3213 Merriam Vineyards, Mietz cellars, Mutt lynch Winery & rodney Strong Vineyards
Fat Pig – Sonoma County Repertory Theater
104 n. Main St, Sebastopol, 707-823-0177, www.the-rep.com OCTOBER 23
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 7
Harvest Moon Lamb Dinner
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 24 About Face – Mixed Media Mask Show
at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
The Sugar Bean Sisters healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg, 11am-5pm
Sonoma 6:30pm, $95, $80.75/members, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999
raven theater, healdsburg, www.raventheater.org, 707-433-6335 www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com, 707-431-1970
OCTOBER 23
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 27 ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 7 Catacombes de Paris –
Wine & Sunsets in Paradise Visions of Paradise A Hauntingly Delectable Winemaker Dinner
Paradise ridge Winery, Santa rosa, 6pm Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, 11am-5pm featuring the wines of Moshin Vineyards, 6pm
www.prwinery.com, 707-528-Wine www.svma.org, 707-939-7862 healdsburg, 707-431-8146, www.rivermysthaven.com
OCTOBER 23 NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 19-28

The Art of Grace Slick Reception Fall Wine Club Pick Up Party Old Vintage Week at Christopher Creek
rockin roses, healdsburg, 6-9pm, www.rockinrosesart.com, 707-433-6400 Mayo family Winery, glen ellen healdsburg, 11am-5pm, 707-433-2001, www.christophercreek.com
www.mayofamilywinery.com, 707-938-9401 NOVEMBER 20-21
OCTOBER 23
Annual Harvest Dinner NOVEMBER 5-28 Holiday in Carneros
Merriam Vineyards, healdsburg, 5:30-10pm, 707-433-4032 In Relation, New Sculptures by Bobbi Jeanne Quercia Participating carneros wineries, 10am-4pm, $35/adv, $40
Quercia gallery, Duncans Mills, www.Quercia-gallery.com, 707-865-0243 www.carneroswineries.org
OCTOBER 23
NOVEMBER 5-7 NOVEMBER 20-21
Pink Party
Holiday Affair Wine Country Weekend Holiday in Carneros at Cline Cellars
graton ridge cellars, Sebastopol, 10am-4:30pm, 707-823-3040
ferrari-carano Winery, healdsburg, www.fcwinery.com, 707-433-6700 Sonoma, 10am-4pm, $40
OCTOBER 23 www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4027
Ghoulwill Ball 2010 NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER 26
Benefits goodwill industries of the redwood empire, Santa rosa, Holiday Affair Food & Wine Pairing
Holiday Open House at Paradise Ridge
legends at Bennett Valley, 7:30-11:30pm, 707-523-0550 Extravaganza at Ferrari-Carano
Santa rosa, 11am-5pm, 707-528-9463, www.prwinery.com
healdsburg, www.fcwinery.com, 707-433-6700
OCTOBER 23 NOVEMBER 26-27
6th Annual Harvest Festival NOVEMBER 6 Holiday Open House at Sausal Winery
robledo family Winery, Sonoma, 12-4pm, $55/members, $65/general Wine Club Dinner at Cline Cellars healdsburg, 11am-4pm, www.sausalwinery.com, 800-500-2285
www.robledofamilywinery.com, 707-939-6903, rSVP Sonoma, 6-11pm, $95, www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4027
NOVEMBER 26-27
OCTOBER 23-24 NOVEMBER 6 Annual Holiday Open House
Pinot on the River Hike & Taste in the Vineyards at Kunde Family Estate at Paradise Ridge
www.pinotfestival.com, healdsburg Kenwood, 10am, $25, www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334 Kenwood, 11am-4:30pm, 707-528-9463, www.heartofsonomavalley.com
• oct 23: A taste of Pinot, hotel healdsburg, 6-9pm NOVEMBER 6-7 NOVEMBER 26-27
• oct 24: full immersion tasting, rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir Release & Live Music 27th Annual Holiday Open House
at Chateau St. Jean Winery heart of Sonoma Valley Association, Visit participating wineries in Sonoma
OCTOBER 23-24
Kenwood, 10am-4:30pm, 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com Valley,11am-4pm, www.heartofsonomavalley.com, 866-794-9463
New Release Weekend
Quivira Vineyard, healdsburg, 11am-5pm NOVEMBER 6-7 NOVEMBER 26-27
www.quivirawine.com, 707-431-8354 12th Annual Food & Wine Affair 27th Annual Holiday Open House &
at Hop Kiln Winery Passport Weekend at Chateau St. Jean
OCTOBER 25-31 Kenwood, 10am-4:30pm, 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
healdsburg, 800-723-6336, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Halloween Week at Chateau St. Jean Winery
Kenwood – haunted mansion, food sampling & special packs. NOVEMBER 6-7 NOVEMBER 27-28
Wine & Food Affair at Wilson Winery Sip, Savor & Shop at B.R. Cohn Winery
10am-4:30pm, 707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com glen ellen, get a jump on your holiday shopping. Bring a new toy for toys for
OCTOBER 29 tots & receive complimentary tasting. 10am-5pm
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals at Gloria Ferrer NOVEMBER 6-7
www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064
Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25, rSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939 Wine & Food Affair at Simi Winery
OCTOBER 30 healdsburg, 707-473-3213, www.simiwinery.com LAKE/MENDOCINO

Fall for Zin at Christopher Creek NOVEMBER 6-7
fall food faire paired with enjoyable wines! healdsburg, 11am-5pm 12th Annual Wine & Food Affair – EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
707-433-2001, www.christophercreek.com Tasting Along the Wine Road Food & Wine Pairings
Visit participating wineries for wine & food pairing. russian river Wine road Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com
OCTOBER 30
11am-4pm, $65/weekend, $45/Sunday, $25/designated driver ONGOING
Grand Opening, Label Launching,
www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336 Skunk Train
Fund Raising, Howl-Lo-Ween, Heck of
NOVEMBER 6-7 866-457-5865, fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com
a Good Time at Moondance Cellars
12th Annual Wine & Food Affair • oct 24-31: the great Pumpkin express
glen ellen – 12-5pm, $15, $25/2, free/members
at Mazzocco Winery • nov 13: Wine & Mushroom excursion train
www.moondancecellars.com, 707-938-7550
healdsburg, 11am-4pm, $65/weekend, $45/Sunday, $25/designated driver ONGOING FRIDAYS
OCTOBER 30
www.mazzocco.com Tuscan Village Music Art Series
Harvest Party terrill cellars, lower lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354
nicholson ranch Winery, Sonoma, 5-8pm NOVEMBER 7
$50/general, $45/wine club, $25/children 4th Annual Renewing America’s ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 24
www.nicholsonranch.com, 707-938-8822 Food Traditions Dinner Old Times – Mendocino Theatre Company
Quivira Vineyards, healdsburg – Presented by Slow food russian river & Mendocino, www.Mendocinotheatre.org, 707-937-4477
OCTOBER 30 Quivira Vineyards. 3-7pm, $85/Slow food & Quivira members, $95/general NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 17
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market: www.slowfoodrr.org, larry@foodandwinetrails.com, 707-887-2606 8th Annual Victorian Christmas Faire & High Tea
Pumpkin Festival
NOVEMBER 12 lakeport english inn, lakeport, 11am-6pm
Vine & north Streets, healdsburg, 9am-noon www.lakeportenglishinn.com, 707-263-4317
www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org, 707-431-1956 24th Annual Winemaker Dinner Series
featuring Vision Cellars NOVEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 5
OCTOBER 30, NOVEMBER 13, 20 Bay View restaurant, inn at the tides, Bodega Bay, 7pm, $79 The Sweetest Swing in Baseball –
Guided Nature Walk www.innatthetides.com, 800-541-7788 Mendocino Theatre Company
Bouverie Preserve, glen ellen, 9:30am-1:30pm Mendocino, www.Mendocinotheatre.org, 707-937-4477
www.egret.org, 707-938-4554, $15 donation NOVEMBER 12, 19
Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese
OCTOBER 30-31 Combinations: Luscious Locals & Spanish
Remembering Moose at B.R. Cohn Winery Delicacies at Gloria Ferrer
glen ellen – costume party for four legged friends & their owners! Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30, rSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939 Check the website for more events
Bring pet food & pet items & receive complimentary tasting. 10am-5pm
NOVEMBER 13
www.winecountrythisweek.com
www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064
Food & Wine Meadowcroft in Sonoma Email Your Events to
OCTOBER 30-31 cornerStone, Sonoma, Seatings 11am, 1pm. $15, rSVP
Petaluma River Tours www.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090
cathy@WineCountryThisWeek.com
Petaluma turning Basin, Petaluma, www.dolphincharters.com, 510-527-9622 for best results, send your emails at least 6 to 8
NOVEMBER 13
OCTOBER 31 Wild Game Winery Dinner weeks prior to the date of your event. event listings
Trick or Treat Trail at St. Francis Winery are free, and published as space is available and at
historic Downtown Petaluma, 3-5:30pm Santa rosa, 6pm, $125, $99/members, reservations required the discretion of Wine country this Week.
www.petalumadowntown.com, 707-762-9348 www.stfranciswinery.com, 888-675-Wine
NOVEMBER 13 OCTOBER 24, 31 OCTOBER 30

Holiday Open House & Barrel Tasting Pumpkin Sunday Brunch in Navio Traditional Halloween Candy & Wine Paring
Mcnab ridge tasting room, hopland, 10am-5pm ritz-carlton, half Moon Bay, $88, $44/ages 5-12 cedar Mountain Vineyards, livermore, 12pm
www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986 www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb, 650-712-7040, 11am & 1:30pm www.cedarmountainwinery.com, 925-373-6636
NOVEMBER 6-7, 13-14 NOVEMBER 6
BAY AREA 10th Annual Holiday Boutique & Historic House Tour Mansion Winetaster Dinner
Johnston house, half Moon Bay, 10am-4pm elliston Vineyards, Sunol, 6:30-9:30pm, $85
SAN FRANCISCO www.johnstonhouse.org, 650-726-0329, $10 www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377
ONGOING NOVEMBER 13 NOVEMBER 7-30

The Walt Disney Family Museum Half Moon Bay Wine & Food Fare Oils by Mary Kay Feit
the Presidio of San francisco, San francisco, 415-345-6816 Wente Vineyards tasting room, livermore, 11am-4:30pm
Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2300
www.waltdisney.org oceano hotel & Spa, half Moon Bay, 12-4pm
• ongoing through oct 29: film, treasure island www.scmwa.com, 831-685-8463, free admission
• oct 22-24: look closer, Disney Ancestors Map SANTA CLARA COUNTY
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
• oct 23, 30: class, finger Painting for Big Kids (intro to Painting)
ONGOING
• oct 30-31: hallowScreen! And Drop-in craft Activity ONGOING
Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
Tasting Room Tuesdays
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
Santa cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, the fairmont San Jose
Home for Harvest • oct 22: lark chamber Artists
San Jose, 5-7pm, www.fairmont.com, 800-441-1414
Press club, 20 Yerba Buena lane, San francisco • oct 25: capitol Steps
www.pressclubsf.com, 415-744-5000 OCTOBER 22-31 • nov 6: the Phantom’s leading ladies
• oct 18-23: Pinot noir Halloween Tasting • nov 13: lainie Kazan
• oct 25-30: cabernet Sauvignon clos la chance Winery, San Martin, www.clos.com, 800-487-9463 ONGOING
ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 18 OCTOBER 29 Live at Golden State Theatre
Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne & Beyond Halloween Party Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
Post-impressionist Masterpieces from the Musée d’orsay clos la chance Winery, San Martin, www.clos.com, 800-487-9463 • nov 4-7: 11th international film festival
De Young Museum, San francisco, www.deyoung.famsf.org, 415-750-3600 ALAMEDA COUNTY ONGOING
Live Music at KRML Radio
OCTOBER 19
ONGOING the eastwood Building, carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com
Taste of the Bay
Waterfront Flicks
San francisco Belle at hornblower landing, Pier 3, San francisco, 6:30-9:30pm ONGOING
Market lawn, Jack london Square, oakland, Sundown Thursday Night Music Series
www.cob.sfsu.edu/cob/tasteofthebay/, 415-338-1111
www.jacklondonsquare.com, 415-806-7155 Bargetto Winery, Soquel, enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
OCTOBER 24 • oct 28: twilight 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
Pumpkin Pandemonium 2010
NOVEMBER 10 ONGOING TUESDAYS
Pier 28, Beach Street & embarcadero, San francisco
Grgich Hills Estate Dinner Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
www.pier39.com, 415-705-5500, free
liason Bistro, Berkeley, 510-849-2155, www.grgich.com carmel, organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
OCTOBER 26 LIVERMORE ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Cakebread Napa Valley Dinner
ONGOING Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
tasting & dinner with Dennis cakebread, campton Place, San francisco, $150
Bankhead Theatre Monterey, family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm
415-995-5574, richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
livermore Valley performing Arts center, livermore 831-649-6690
OCTOBER 28-31 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
2010 San Francisco Fall Antiques Show Monterey Museum of Art
• oct 22-24, 29-31: Spelling Bee
fort Mason center, San francisco, $15, www.ehss.org, 415-989-9019 Monterey, evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
• oct 26: reducing the nuclear Stockpile
NOVEMBER 2 • oct 28: red Priest: nightmare in Venice EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
The Great Pinot Noir Dinner • nov 3: Masters of the fiddle Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars
hank & Maggie Skewis, Skewis Wines, campton Place, San francisco, $150 • nov 5-7: Spelling Bee gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca ice
415-995-5574, richard.Dean@tajhotels.com • nov 9: John gray cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases.
NOVEMBER 9 • nov 12: Broadway today – lVPAc gala www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827
Eileen’s Domaine Carneros Wine Dinner • nov 13: the tilden trio EVERY TUESDAY
campton Place, San francisco, With eileen crane, founding Winemaker/ceo ONGOING Focus on Monterey County Wines
$125, 415-955-5574, richard.Dean@tajhotels.com Wine Cave Tasting Experience cepage Wine Bar, rancho cellars, carmel, 3-8pm
Wente Vineyards, livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members 831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
MARIN COUNTY rSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
ONGOING Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards
ONGOING
Marin Center in San Rafael Wine and Cheese Event
Thursday Nights at the Table
415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us Monterey, 2pm on. oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning
three-course family dining, $29, $39/includes wine, the restaurant at Wente
• oct 18, 21: Marin Speakers Series, Mark halperin & John heilemann wines. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570
Vineyards, livermore, 7pm, rSVP www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2444
• oct 20: Senior information fair
ONGOING THOUGH OCTOBER 31 ONGOING FRIDAYS
• oct 22: Marin Symphony, first fusion one night only Benefit Fromage Fridays at Taste Morgan
• oct 23: italian film festival, Many Kisses later Ceramics by Barbara Johnson
carmel, A special cheese sampling paired with wine. 3-5pm
• oct 23: new living expo presents David icke Wente Vineyards tasting room, livermore, 11am-4:30pm
831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com
• oct 29: golden gate opera presents hansel and gretel www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2300
• oct 30: natalie MacMaster & Donnell leahy, Masters of the fiddle ONGOING SUNDAYS
OCTOBER 22
Library Sundays at Taste Morgan
• nov 6: italian film festival, We can Do that La Luna at Murrieta’s Well
carmel , An opportunity to taste some older wines from the cellar. 2-5pm
• nov 7: Barbershop harmony concert livermore, 6-9pm, $45/members, $55 831-626-3700, www.morganwinery.com
• nov 8, 11: Marin Speakers Series, Willie Brown, Jr. 925-456-2390, www.murrietaswell.com
• nov 13: italian film festival, Basilica coast to coast ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 24
OCTOBER 22 Land & Sea: Paintings and Photographs
• nov 14, 16: Marin Symphony, World Premiere & Virtuosity
3rd Annual Put A Little Love in Your Heart Fundraiser of Monterey & Beyond
SAN MATEO COUNTY Blacksmith Square, livermore, 5:30-8:30pm Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, www.montereyart.org, 831-372-5477
OCTOBER 22-24, 29-31 www.openheartkitchen.org, 925-580-6793
OCTOBER 20
Pumpkin Tasting Menu in Navio OCTOBER 23 Wine Down Wednesday
ritz-carlton, half Moon Bay, $95, $47.50/ages 5-12 Country Music Comes to McGrail Vineyards featuring Morgan Winery
www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb, 650-712-7040 livermore, 1-4pm, $5, www.mcgrailvineyards.com tarpy’s roadhouse, Monterey, 5-7pm, www.tarpys.com, 831-647-1444
OCTOBER 22-24 OCTOBER 29 SACRAMENTO VALLEY

Global Tuner Grand Prix Nevada Day
ONGOING
Mazda raceway laguna Seca, Monterey Boeger Winery, Placerville, 10am-5pm Sacramento River Train
www.mazdaraceway.com, 800-327-7322 www.boegerwinery.com, 800-655-2634 800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com
OCTOBER 23 OCTOBER 30-31 • oct 23, 30: great train robbery
29th Annual Big Sur River Run Nevada Day • nov 6: Sunset Dinner
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, 10am
Jodar Vineyards, Placerville, www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474 ONGOING
www.bigsurriverrun.org, 831-624-4112
OCTOBER 31 Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
OCTOBER 23 U.c. Davis, 866-754-ArtS, www.mondaviarts.org
Moonlight Dinner Train Party Trick or Treat on Main Street
historic Main Street, Placerville, 4-6pm • oct 23: Dresden Staatskapelle
roaring camp railroads, felton, 6-10:30pm
www.placerville-downtown.org, 530-672-3436 • oct 24-25: gamelan Çudamani, Bamboo to Bronze
www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484
• oct 25: Passing Strange
OCTOBER 23-24 NOVEMBER 6 • oct 26-27: Stew and the negro Problem
Monterey Bay FallFest Holiday Gift Faire Harvest 102 with Rick Kushman • oct 27: Jonah lehrer
custom house Plaza, Monterey, 9am-5pm, www.pacrep.org, 831-622-0700 of The Sacramento Bee • oct 28: eric Zivian, piano & Mrabba Atladottir, violin
OCTOBER 24 lava cap Winery, Placerville, $25, 1-2:30pm, 530-621-0175, • oct 28: electronic Mixed Media concert
Howl-O-Ween Dog Paw-ty Benefit NOVEMBER 7 • oct 29: empyrean ensemble
Quail Meadows, Quail lodge golf club, carmel, 11:30am-3pm Fall Foliage Vineyard Hike • oct 30: Alarm Will Sound
www.quaillodgeevents.com, 831-624-2888 Boeger Winery, Placerville, 9am-1pm, $25 • oct 30: eric Zivian, piano
www.boegerwinery.com, 800-655-2634 • oct 31: Uc Davis Symphony orchestra
OCTOBER 29
Wine, Art & Music Walk • nov 3: Venice Baroque orchestra
NOVEMBER 13 • nov 3-6, 10-12: Delfeayo Marsalis octet
Downtown Pacific grove, free, 6-9pm, www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304
Fine Wine & Decadent Chocolate Tasting • nov 6: Buika
OCTOBER 29-30 Perry creek Winery, fair Play, 12-2pm, free, rSVP • nov 7, 8: imago
Children’s Ghost Train www.perrycreek.com, 530-620-5175 • nov 7: Alexander String Quartet
roaring camp railroad, felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484
AMADOR COUNTY SOLANO COUNTY
OCTOBER 30
Carmel’s 94th City Birthday Party & Parade ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 OCTOBER 22
Downtown carmel, 11am, 831-620-2020, www.ci.carmel.ca.us.com Pumpkin Patch Nugget Market Wine Pouring
Amador flower farm, Plymouth, 11am-4pm with Grgich Hills Estate
NOVEMBER 4-7
Big Sur Food & Wine Festival www.amadorflowerfarm.com, 209-245-6660 130 Browns Valley Pkwy, Vacaville, 5-7pm, www.grgich.com
Various events & locations in Big Sur NOVEMBER 6-7
www.bigsurfoodandwine.org, 831-667-0241
Library Weekend
SUISUN VALLEY
NOVEMBER 12-14 terra d’oro, Plymouth, 10am-4:30pm
Great Wine Escape Weekend ONGOING
www.terradorowinery.com, 209-245-6942
Monterey county Vintners & growers Association, Various locations & events in Wine by the Glass &Live Music
Monterey! www.montereywines.org, 831-375-9400 NOVEMBER 8-11 Winterhawk Winery, fairfield, Wine & complimentary pizza
Advanced Intensive with Gil Dellinger 1-6pm, Music 2-5pm, $5, www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS class is held in Sutter creek, $450, www.Knowltongallery.com, 209-368-5123 • oct 23: Matty t
• oct 30: the Used Blues Band & halloween Party
NOVEMBER 13
ONGOING OCTOBER 29
Tasting with the Winemaker
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park Halloween Stroll
Vertical tasting – Primitivo, c.g. Di Arie Vineyard, Plymouth, 12-4pm
Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org Downtown Vacaville, 4-6pm, 707-451-2100, free
209-245-4700, www.cgdiarie.com
• oct 23-24, 30-31: harvest haunt express
CALAVERAS COUNTY OCTOBER 31
ONGOING Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
Vintners’ Holiday Session SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH harbor Plaza, Suisun city, 2pm, 707-421-7205
Yosemite national Park, Yosemite, www.yosemitepark.com, 801-559-4884 Wines of the World Education Tastings
• oct 31-nov 2: Session i, Benziger family Winery, freeman Vineyard &
Winery, Plumpjack Winery/cade Winery, hidden ranch Vineyard
Murphys hotel, Murphys, no reservations required, everyone welcome! LODI/WOODBRIDGE
5:30pm, $15, 209-736-2949
• nov 3-4: Session ii, Schramsberg Vineyards, rosenblum cellars, trefethen ONG0ING
family Vineyards, cain Vineyard & Winery ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 29
Hutchins Street Square
• nov 7-9: Session iii, franciscan, tres Sabores, Wild horse Winery & Vineyard, Wine, Entertainment & Movie Night
209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
Pride Mountain Vineyards newsom harlowe, Murphys, 5:30pm, www.nhvino.com, 209-728-9817
• oct 23: first Annual Masters Winemakers Dinner
• nov 10-11: Session iV, Macrostie Winery & Vineyards, Karly Winery, hovey
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 • nov 20: chicano comedy All-Stars
Wine, robert Mondavi Winery
• nov 14-16: Session V, Dutton-goldfield Winery, Silver oak cellars, Ancient Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 27
Peaks Winery, twomey cellars Black Bart Playhouse, Murphys, 209-728-8422
Man Made: Engineered Landscapes
EL DORADO COUNTY OCTOBER 22-23 Knowlton gallery, lodi, www.knowltongallery.com, 209-368-5123
Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire XXXIII OCTOBER 23
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 9am-4pm, $7, 209-795-1464 1st Annual Artisan Masters Winemaker Dinner,
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
Winery By the creek, fair Play, taste with charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine NEVADA COUNTY Barrel Tasting & Art and Wine Auction
educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members hutchins Street Square, lodi, $225
530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com OCTOBER 24 www.theArtisanMasters.com, 209-333-5550
Run Through the Colors
ONGOING SUNDAYS OCTOBER 29-31
Pioneer Park, nevada city, 8:30-11am
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon Plein Air Painting in the Fall Garden
www.motherlode.sierraclub.org/sierranevada/, 530-265-2666
fitzpatrick Winery, fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com with Janette Jones
OCTOBER 29 Knowlton gallery, lodi, $250, www.Knowltongallery.com, 209-368-5123
OCTOBER 23
Safe Trick or Treat OCTOBER 30
Full Moon Celebration
Boeger Winery, Placerville, 7-10:30pm, $15 Downtown grass Valley, 10am-1pm Downtown Trick-or-Treat & Fall Festival
www.boegerwinery.com, 800-655-2634 www.downtowngrassvalley.com, 530-272-8315 Downtown lodi, 12-5pm, 209-369-8052
OCTOBER 23 OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 13-14
Opus One & Grand Reserve Salon Tasting Fall Festival The First Sip – Lodi Wine Weekend
Winery by the creek, fair Play, 4pm, $100, $75/members South Yuba river State Park, Bridgeport, 11am-3pm Visit participating lodi wineries, 11am-4pm
www.winerybythecreek.com, 530-620-2402, rSVP www.southyubariverstatepark.org, 530-432-2546 www.firstsiplodi.com, 209-365-0621, $35/adv, $45
WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Frank Family Vineyards

‘You’ll never have better wine ... or a better time.’
by Charles Neave changed: If you want to meet people in the nectar. Or if you want, simply revel in the
Napa Valley and points beyond, simply have wonders in your glass.
“You’ll never have better wine ... or a a bottle of Frank Family wine on your table Today the historic property is under the
better time.” That’s pretty much the promise or at the bar in a restaurant and let it go from stewardship of a Hollywood legend: Richard
you get from the folks at Napa’s famous Frank there. It is an immediate and positive conver- Frank, a recipient of an Emmy for lifetime
Family Vineyards tasting room between St. sation starter. So maybe it’s not a cult as you achievement. As chairman of Walt Disney
Helena and Calistoga in the northern half of might think of one; it is more a matter of infi- Television, president of Walt Disney Studios
the valley, where the Vaca Range to the east nite good taste. for almost a decade and president of the Para-
and the Mayacamas to the west slowly begin While praise for the winery, the wines and mount Television Group he expected perfec-
to converge, to make the Valley seem even the tasting room may be completely up-to- tion. It is certainly no different at the winery
more valley-like. the minute, the history goes back over a 125 that bears his name and it shows up every-
The first fact you need to recognize is that years. In fact to 1884, when the name on the where you look, and taste. This can be seen
Frank Family makes some of the finest, most building was Larkmead Winery. Later, in most recently by the renovation of the orig-
sought after, most coveted and recognizable 1906, that same building was refinished with inal home on the property, now the tasting
wine in the world. The second is that when native sandstone quarried from nearby hills. room. It is, in every way, a testament to a
you travel to their Larkmead Lane tasting Fast forward to today and it is considered by winery that is ushering in one more stellar
room you’ll have a memorable time and will experts in such things to be a prime example Golden Age.
leave with a smile on your face. Now that I of California Wine Country architecture, and As tasting room manager Dennis Zablosky,
think of it – and I have been going to Frank that is how it is listed on the National Register a personage so well-known in the Napa
Family for almost twenty years – that may be of Historical Places. Valley that no less a personage than the late
an understatement. Expansive and manicured (but not too Robert Mondavi once called him a “wine
And third, the setting, is outstanding. But preciously so) grounds, with a great lawn, legend” says, “I want visitors’ memories of
above all, the wines are simply that good, as roses, majestic old oak trees and trimmed Frank Family to be as much about their expe-
thousands of loyal and returning wine loving hedges compliment the winery and tasting rience here as the wines they taste.”
fans will readily – and most enthusiastically – room. Once inside the stunning tasting room Those wines begin with the Chardonnay
attest. Frank Family loyalists may not qualify (rooms, actually), the seriousness of the wine that people line up to buy, year after year; a
as a full-blown cult, but it is pretty darned making process is balanced with good humor wine that is perfect to sip by itself or to serve
close. and as much information as you might want with food. As with all Frank Family wines it
I have said this for years but it has not on how grapes are magically turned into such stirs up great emotion and lingers not just on
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATURE
the palate, but in your memory.

Then there is the dense, spicy
Zinfandel where the fruit seems
to combine dark chocolate and
cracked black pepper notes with
the essence of raspberry, creating
a wine that fairly explodes in the
mouth before leading to a long,
lingering finish. It walks a bril-
liant tightrope of flavors and
aromas that are also characteristic
of both the Cabernet Sauvignon
as well as the extremely limited
production, palate-filling Ruther-
ford Reserve Cab, the latter aged
for years in oak barrels at the
winery across the gravel walk
from the tasting room.
Then, as if this was not
enough, come the limited edition
bottlings of Reserve Chardonnay,
and a marvelous, consummately
food-friendly Rutherford Reserve
Sangiovese, a Reserve Pinot Noir,
the Reserve Zin and, from the
famed soil – the “Rutherford
Dust” to the south, is the
Winston Hill Red Wine that
words cannot begin to
adequately describe.
As Dennis recently said, “The
2007 Winston, a classic
Bordeaux blend, and the Reserve
Cab from that same vintage are,
literally off the charts.”
So what it comes down to is
that you cannot go wrong here.
You’ll have a great time. You’ll
soak in the atmosphere and the
attitude and most of all, you’ll
have some of the best wine of
your entire life.
Frank Family Vineyards’
tasting room is located at 1091
Larkmead Lane, Calistoga.
They’re open daily, 10 a.m. and
5 p.m. For more information
or for directions, call them at
1-800-574-9463 or (707) 942-
0859, or go to the website at
www.frankfamilyvineyards.com.
For parties of six or more
appointments are necessary.
Perfect Pairs BY LEN NAPOLITANO
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe by Stephen Pavy
This dish should be made over a two-day timeframe, if possible.
Serves: 6-8
with Joseph Phelps Aside from enhancing the flavors, this leisurely preparation schedule
allows the cook plenty of time to clean up after the messiest part of the
2007 Napa Valley preparations.

• 7 - 8 lbs. lamb shanks –
Have your butcher crack the shanks for easier handling
Cabernet Sauvignon • Salt and freshly ground pepper to (generously) sprinkle over the shanks
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions, very coarsely chopped
In the art of pairing wine with food, like in literature, there • 2 medium shallots, sliced
are classics. For every Moby Dick or Tom Sawyer, there’s an • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
equally legendary food and wine combination, like Sauternes • 5 medium carrots cut into large chunks
with Stilton cheese or this column’s pairing of lamb with a red • 3 celery ribs, cut into large chunks
Bordeaux-varietal wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Although • 3 tablespoons double strength Italian tomato paste
a reasonable argument could be made for pairing a red • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Burgundy-varietal wine, specifically, Pinot Noir, with a lamb • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
dish, this flavorful recipe for Braised Lamb Shanks from Napa • 3 cups red wine
Valley-based Joseph Phelps Vineyards demands a wine with a • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
little more muscle and intensity. It could be said that these Pre-heat oven to 350°F
braised lamb shanks and the Joseph Phelps 2007 Cabernet
Sprinkle salt and pepper all over lamb shanks.
Sauvignon work together as naturally as Tom Sawyer and
Huckleberry Finn. Heat olive oil in large heavy-bottomed kettle or Dutch oven over
A lamb shank takes the meat located below the knee of the medium-high heat until shimmering. (I strongly recommend one with
leg, a meat which is typically tough and lean. Therefore, it’s greater than 6 quart capacity, otherwise spillage is very likely.)
necessary to break down the connective tissues that make the
Place shanks in single layer in kettle or Dutch oven. (You will need to
meat tough through a combination of dry heat (searing the repeat this since not all shanks will fit at once.) Cook, turning once, until
surfaces) and moist heat (simmering in liquid). What’s more, a shanks are nicely browned all over. This should take around 7 minutes
slow, extended period of heating the meat and then allowing it per layer. Transfer shanks to platter and set aside.
to sit overnight after being cooked will easily convert the meat
from tough to tender. Add all vegetables, herbs, tomato paste and ½ tsp. salt to kettle or Dutch
What makes this Cabernet Sauvignon the perfect wine for oven and cook until vegetables begin to soften (3-4 minutes). Add wine,
this recipe is its balance of tannin structure with intense and then stock, using wooden spoon to pry up browned bits on bottom
flavors of blackberries and plum. The mouthwatering fatty of pan. Bring liquid to simmer, then add the reserved lamb shanks and
additional salt and pepper to taste.
compounds in the lamb are cleansed from the palate by the
wine’s soft, dry tannins. On the other hand, the robust fruit Cover tightly and place in pre-heated oven. Cook for 1 ½ hours. Uncover
and its natural acid contribution is countered by the recipe’s and cook for 30 minutes more. Turn shanks and cook, still uncovered, for
generous amounts of salt, pepper and tomato paste. Perhaps 15 minutes longer.
most important to the success of this pairing is the fact that
Remove from oven and use tongs to remove bone from shanks. (The
the wine is outstanding on its own merit. In fact, it earned a meat should be sufficiently tender that it is falling off the bone at this
rare “trifecta” of wine ratings, scoring 91 points from three point.) Place cooled bones on platter so that you can remove last bits of
different wine publications: The Wine Advocate, International meat (add these bits to the pot) by hand before discarding bones.
Wine Cellar and Wine Spectator Online. Though well-known
for its flagship wine, “Insignia,” Joesph Phelps offers many Allow to cool and then refrigerate overnight.
highly rated wines across the board. One hour before serving, scrape congealed fat from surface of chilled
Joseph Phelps Vineyards offers tastings by broth/lamb and discard fat. Place pot on stove and heat thoroughly
appointment only. Check the website for terrace tastings through. Liquid should be simmering.
at www.josephphelps.com/tastings or the seminars at
www.josephphelps.com/seminars. All are by appointment. Allow guests to spoon lamb and vegetables into shallow bowls, passing
Call the Guest Center directly at 1-800-707-5789 or bread for the sauce. (I prefer Della Fattoria polenta bread but any rustic
will do just fine.)
(707) 967-3720 to make a reservation.
Taste Hot Wines in a Cool Region – Los Carneros

The eagerly anticipated annual event include Adastra Wines, Anaba Wines,
“Holiday in Carneros” is celebrating its 23rd Bonneau Wines, Cline Cellars, Enkidu Wines,
successful year the weekend of November 20 Etude Wines, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vine-
and 21. The perfect opportunity to stock up yards, Homewood Winery, Jacuzzi Family
on wine for the holidays, this event always Winery, Keating Wines, Larson Family
takes place the weekend before the most Amer- Winery, McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards &
ican of holidays – Thanksgiving! This exciting Winery, Meadowcroft Family of Wines,
multi-winery open house features more than Michael Mondavi Family Winery, Parmalee-
20 wineries in the Carneros region of both the Hill Wines, Robledo Family Winery, Schug
Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Several wineries
November 20 & 21 Carneros Estate Winery, Talisman Wines,
are participating for the first time this year, simply by visiting any participating winery. Tin Barn Vineyards, Truchard Vineyards and
giving attendees a new opportunity to visit All tickets are valid for both Saturday, the 20th Ty Caton Vineyards.
these hosts. Each winery will open its doors to and Sunday, the 21st. Admission includes a Hospitality de los Carneros is a non-profit
visitors to join in on a variety of activities, “Holiday in Carneros” logo wineglass and organization dedicated to promoting the
offering their own special variety of food and access to all the fun! (Some activities at select wineries and winery tasting rooms of the
wine pairings, live music, art or craft shows, wineries may have additional fees, but all Carneros appellation. It produces two open
special tastings (barrel, reserve, library and participating wineries have generous offerings house events each year – “April in Carneros”
new release), discounts or special pricing and for Holiday in Carneros participants included and “Holiday in Carneros”. In its twenty-three
more activities that are unique to each winery. in the cost of admission.) Proceeds from year history Hospitality de los Carneros has
Advance tickets are $35 per person and are “Holiday in Carneros” help to fund scholar- contributed over $100,000 to charities in
available by visiting carneroswineries.org or ships at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Sonoma and Napa counties and currently
calling 800-366-2806. Tickets are also offered Valley College. funds scholarships at Santa Rosa Junior
both days of the event for $40 per person Participating wineries (as of October 1st) College and Napa Valley College.
WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
REYNOLDS FAMILY WINERY

by Charles Neave
Reynolds Family Winery founder, winemaker and proprietor Steve
Reynolds is very much a hands-on person. And the fact that he lives
with his wife Suzie and their three children – Cameron, Rebecca and
Sarah – on the winery property makes it even easier. Their house is
on the right as you pass through the gate from the Silverado Trail, and
further down the drive is the Tuscan-style tasting room, winery, lab,
offices, tall stainless steel tanks and the barrel room. Large wooden
doors at either end open to the front loading space to the left of the
door into the tasting room, and at the rear to the crush pad and, a few
yards beyond and to either side, acres of carefully tended vineyards.
“My interest in wine started when I was living in Germany as a
teenager,” he says. “Wine was always part of our daily life and my
father often took the family on wine tasting trips through Europe. My
father and I dreamt of building a winery together, and our vision
became a reality in 1994.
“I’d like to say that we moved in and started making wine on the
very first day, but the truth is the property was a 100-year-old
chicken ranch that needed lots of love but was full of potential. It
took us over a year to clean it up.”
They produced their first vintage in 1999 and today offer seven
wines: a Chardonnay, Merlot, two Pinot Noirs (one from the Russian
River Valley, the other from the Carneros region), an Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon, a Reserve Stag’s Leap Cab and a red wine blend named
“Persistence.” Perhaps most unusual of all is the bottling that includes
fruit from all of the appellations in the Napa Valley, a wine that is
intriguing, captivating and complex while also being accessible.
Some winery owners are most captivated by the agricultural side
of the business or the technology. Perhaps it’s the hospitality part of the
business, or maybe the (at times arcane) science of the process. But
Steve Reynolds loves it all, and it shows. He is happy to talk about
every bit of the year-round winemaking procedure with an enthusiasm
that is both refreshing and infectious.
“We own 14 acres here at the winery, ten of it planted with
Cabernet Sauvignon vines,” he says. “We also work with 20 different
vineyards and growers. In our own vineyard we are getting closer
every day to being certified organic, and we’re also working on being
as green as possible, whenever we can. It’s something I think we owe
our children at least that much”
The tasting room has French doors that open onto a spacious
terrace facing the pond. Back indoors there is lots of dark wood, and
a long tasting bar that will easily accommodate a moderate-size group.
There are high ceilings, iron chandeliers, and everywhere you look
views of the vineyards and, in the back – the east – is the Vaca Range.
For private tastings there is also an intimate, sun-filled room. But
anywhere you settle in is a wonderful place to try the Reynolds wines
and to greet Bert, the winery’s resident cat.
In the end, the philosophy that Steve and everyone else at the
winery agrees with is simplicity itself: “We’re always trying to do the
right thing when people visit. And that is to give our guests what we
would like if we were the ones visiting the winery.”
The Reynolds Family Vineyards tasting room is located at 3266
Silverado Trail, Napa. They are open daily by appointment, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. (last pour is at 4:30). For more information, directions or an
appointment, call (707) 258-2558 or go to the internet at
www.reynoldsfamilywinery.com.
Dutcher Crossing Winery Introduces a 100% Cabernet

The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, yard Cabernets ever,” said winemaker Kerry Damskey.
Cooney Vineyard, Alexander Valley “This wine is a real winner,” stated Damskey. Gary Cooney agrees,
Dutcher Crossing Winery is introducing the as he believes the grapes are so good because they are “happy grapes.”
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon from Cooney Vine- After selling the fruit to Dutcher Crossing, he turned around and
yard in Alexander Valley, a 100-percent varietal purchased two barrels of the wine. Deep, dark purple black in color,
wine. “It is really a re-introduction,” said propri- the aroma is classic Cabernet with scents of sweet cedar framed with
etor Debra Mathy, “as the Nevins Vineyard was complex dark-skinned berry character. In the background are hints of
purchased by Gary and Marie Cooney in 2007. anise and a little (good) smoke. The flavors are luscious, very stylish
We are continuing our winemaking tradition and elegant. “This is a keepsake wine poised for wonderful enjoy-
with the Cooneys and this wonderful vineyard.” ment,” said Damskey.
Although Dutcher Crossing is known for its blended varietal vineyard Not for the faint of heart, the wine is over 15 percent alcohol, but
designated wines, this is an exception. Debra Mathy usually prefers is so well balanced it is not dominated by it. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvi-
blended wines, but for her the Cooney Cab is a comfortable, satisfying gnon from Cooney Vineyard in Alexander Valley is available for
and pleasing wine. “Enjoying this wine is like crawling under flannel $43/bottle at the winery, 8533 Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg, and
sheets,” she explained. “It has a big, lovely mouth feel.” through the website at at www.dutchercrossingwinery.com.
Rising above the east side of the southern Alexander Valley at an
elevation of 900 feet, one of the highest elevations in the valley, the 4-
acre block designated to Dutcher Crossing fruit sits on the ridge top
with a view of the valley and nightly sunsets. “Most people work hard
to leave a farm,” said Alabama native Gary Cooney. “I have worked
hard all my life to get on a farm.”
According to winemaker Kerry Damskey, the 2007 vintage was the
middle year of a four-year semi-drought period in the North Coast –
not a bad thing for Cabernet. “It was a small crop combined with small
berries, producing one of or most concentrated Cooney/Nevins Vine-
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Harvest in Hopland Passport Weekend, October 23 & 24

Every year, over the fourth weekend in October, Hopland, Cali- produced wines.
fornia opens its doors and invites you into the vineyards and onto the The Hopland Valley has a long history of wine growing dating back
crush pad to experience harvest. Join 16 of the world’s “greenest to the early 1900s and consists of a third of the vineyards in Mendo-
wineries” for this two-day event, October 23 and 24, to visit your cino County characterized by a series of small interconnected valleys
favorites and pick up a few bottles along the way. Wineries open daily each possessing a unique personality. Explore undiscovered wines
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy wine tastings, food pairings and live from vineyards grown by second- and third-generation farmers who
entertainment. Tickets are $35 online per person and $45 day of. embrace the tradition and heritage of farming in our unique region.
Event free for designated drivers. Shuttle service is available on Wineries include: Brutocao Cellars, Fetzer Vineyards, Graziano Family
Saturday for $15. of Wines, Jaxon Keys Winery, Jeriko Estate, Magnanimus Wines,
Hopland Passport is a biannual event that showcases small produc- McDowell Valley Vineyards, McFadden Vineyards, McNab Ridge
tion, boutique wineries in Mendocino County, “Americas Greenest Winery, Milano Winery, Nelson Family Vineyards, Patianna Organic
Wine Growing Region.” Hopland Passport invites participants to Vineyards, Rack & Riddle Winery, Saracina Vineyards, Terra Savia and
explore exceptional wines, speak to and connect with the winemakers Weibel Family Vineyards
and vineyard owners in an intimate setting, and learn more about the For tickets or more information, call 1-800-433-3689 or visit
history and culture of Hopland and its sustainable, organic and estate www.hoplandpassport.com.
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Welcome to
SUISUN VALLEY
Talking with Frank Vezer, Vezer Family Vineyards
What attracted you to Suisun Valley? enjoyed entertaining. Liz is a very talented chef, and it is not unusual for
My first six years of life were in a us to gather 20 to 30 around our big dining table at the Ranch. Now that
mining town nestled in the Cassiar our children are growing up and some have families of their own, we are
Mountain range near the westernmost witnessing with great joy that this strong tradition is continuing to the next
Yukon border of Canada. At age six my generation of the Vezer-Duarte family. In short, it was inevitable to that our
family moved to a ranch in central family move “grapes to table” and invite everyone to share our “joie de vie”
British Columbia. The little town was in toasting and breaking bread. We so enjoy when our wine club members
called Fraser Lake and it is in the visit for events. They come from everywhere in the “neighborhood” like
Omineca Valley … Omineca means Walnut Creek, Blackhawk/Danville, Sacramento and around the United
“slow moving water.” The Omineca States. We also have club members from
Frank & Liz Vezer
Valley is surrounded by the Fraser international origins like Montreal,
Mountains. Vezer Family summers were spent traveling to the family’s Toronto, Vancouver, Budapest, Pecs,
birthplace of Pecs, Hungary located in the Mecsek Mountains. My child- Lucerne, Como, Bergamo, Rome and
hood memories of beautiful sheltered valleys and the scenes from the sun’s Lisbon to name a few.
shadows on the hillsides enveloping the picturesque valleys were re-ignited The Concert Series is a self-serving
when I first visited the Suisun Valley some 22 years ago. Cradled on the event, because Liz and I so enjoy live
west by the Vaca Mountains and at the north by the Twin Sisters Summit, performance entertainment that we can
Suisun Valley embodied all those memories. There was no doubt that dance to! People often just “drop by”
Suisun Valley is where my wife Liz and I should raise our children! accidentally because we are so easily accessible from State Highway 80
Though not widely known, Suisun Valley (pronounced “Sue-soon” between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also enjoy being able to work
and meaning West Wind to the original Wappo Indian settlers) is one with regional restaurateurs and chefs to bring our wine for pairing dinners
of the older American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in North America and at their locations.
is approaching its 29th birthday. Suisun Valley boasted the largest Vezer Family Vineyard is the ‘family’ part real or is that a corporate name?
winery pre-prohibition era in North America. Suisun Valley was also a I am a romantic at heart, sometimes at the expense of embarrassing my
favorite getaway of General Mariano Vallejo, closest confidants, and wife and daughters. My dream was born after watching the movie “Walk in
especially his daughter and her husband. The Blue Victorian Mansion the Clouds,” where the whole entire family was involved in every aspect of
was part of a land grant gift some 170 years by Spanish King Ferdi- the farming and producing of the
nand VII for helping him settle the area. The Suisun Valley Village of wine. Now my dream is a reality! My
Mankas Corners, originally Manka’s Corner was established by the son-in-law Jake is about 85% involved
mining family Manka in 1846. The Mankas Corner had a general store in the winemaking as our Cellar
with a Pony Express office and accommodations for weary delivery Master, my daughter Gabby – Jake’s
riders and other travelers. wife – works on various aspects of our
Today, Mankas Corner still has a “general store,” Mankas Café, marketing efforts, my daughter Cassie
Barista Café & Deli, Mankas Corner Vezer Family Winery and neigh- takes care of the special events,
boring antique store, salon and more. Vezer Family and staff are happy private parties and weddings. Cassie’s
to share hospitality, time and local lore with visitors. The winery fiancé, Marco has the dual responsibilities of assisting Jake and working in
building is on the National Historic Registry and has a commemora- the tasting room for special events. My second youngest daughter, Sophie,
tive plaque about the Pony Express as you enter the tasting room. operates the floral services for weddings or events and for the Suisun Valley
Outside there are beautiful gardens and special event area for concerts locals. All the flowers come directly from the gardens of the Vezer Family
or weddings. Estate. Last but not least …my “baby daughter” Frankie at nine years old
What do you love about being in the wine and hospitality industry? is the “roving ambassador” and “bus girl” at many of the wine club parties
My Hungarian heritage and combined with Liz’s Portuguese family and some of the special concert events we have regularly. Aunt Tommie runs
culture destined us to naturally follow in our parents footsteps. Both the the Barista Café & Deli packing visitors off with great lunches to enjoy at
Duartes and the Vezers regularly opened their home and shared their our garden patios at the Mankas Corner or Blue Victorian wineries. Aunt
bounty. Next to soccer, hospitality is the most shared cultural love between Maggie takes care of the lodging needs of our VIPs at our B & B guest house.
the Hungarians and the Portuguese. Liz and I have always thoroughly Continued, next page
Welcome to
SUISUN VALLEY
Talking with Frank Vezer, continued from page 29
My wonderful wife, Liz is the most amazing “Master Blender” and regularly
holds cooking classes that help make everyone who attends experts in
pairing and preparation. My best friend, Sam Mizirawi is involved in the
management of quality control, compliance and inventory. His son, Justin is
our webmaster. Then there is “Uncle Gary,” Gary Galleron our winemaker
… he has been made an “official” member of the family by our daughters. Mankos Family Winery
To them, everyone is family! Another dear friend has become like my
“younger brother” is Chris Livadas, our General Manager. Chris is some- Barrel tasting with Frank
what of a “family manager” brings in staff that is compatible with the
AVA as a premium grape-
passionate fervor the Vezer-Duarte clan has for greeting, sharing and taking
growing and wine
care of guests. Chris is also likely to be your personal guide on the private
producing destination
ATV Vineyard tours we offer!
worth cultivating for the
What do you think about Suisun in comparison to other wine and tourism indus-
California wine regions, including your Napa neighbors? tries. Suisun Valley is
Suisun Valley ranks as one of the most unique and strategic position of affectionately referred to
any wine region in California today. The climate is ideal, with warm sunny as “Napa’s little sister
days and cool moist nights from ocean-influenced fog blanketing the Sue” and the familial relationship is an honor and supports the great
evenings and leaving the vineyards glistening in the morning. Suisun Valley visionary efforts begun in both Napa and Sonoma Valleys being continued
soils benefits from some of the same volcanic ash that once spewed from Mt. in Suisun Valley.
St. Helena five million years ago, similar to the neighboring Napa Valley So, we “Sue-s” appreciate and thank Napa for their continued support
and its close proximity of 44 miles from San Francisco and its Bay. The 12- and sharing their great success!
mile difference west of Napa Valley and warmer climate makes for heartier
fruit. Many of our visitors are sent from the Napa wineries which have been
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VALLEY GATE VINEYARDS

by Charles Neave to Valley Gate Vineyards, which under their of the varietal.
own label produces about 3,000 cases annu- The building that houses the winery
You don’t need to understand a lot of ally, though that number may increase soon. proper, barrel storage and the spacious tasting
arcane winery and winemaking terms when The winery is a very nice place to be, by the room is log construction above, stone below.
you visit Valley Gate Vineyards in the Napa way. It’s a unique place, at one of the gateways As you walk up the door there are waterfalls
Valley. But you do probably need to under- to the rest of the valley, situated opposite a golf constructed of naturally polished stone to
stand what custom crush means, since that is course and on a knoll set back from Jameson each side, with a wide variety of plantings and
an important and vital part of what they do at Canyon Road, which connects to Interstate 80 trees stretching out to either side, naturally
this facility. going to San Francisco, Sacramento and San framing the building.
Simply put, custom crush is taking in the Jose and beyond. Wood is the key here. The staircase and
grapes of a grower and/or winery, the large or Reminiscent of a cattle ranch, this very outdoor railing are made of wood, as is a floor
small (or somewhere in between) entity that modern winery is highway accessible and at made of wide wood planks. The wainscoting
has been completely responsible for the grapes the same time very much removed from the is stained wood, done in the old style. Look
all the way through harvest. In fact until they hectic rhythms of daily life making it a very up and you see more wood, and the wide tree
arrive at a place such as Valley Gate. From this popular place to hold memorable dinners and trunk columns in the tasting room are about a
point on the owner of the fruit is still actively receptions for up to two hundred people. foot-and-a-half across, maybe more. Not
involved, but the equipment and the crew After you drive through the ornamental surprisingly the three-sided tasting bar is
belongs to or works for the winemaking iron gate, you go up the long drive where the wood as well, polished to a high sheen.
facility. mature trees and plantings become more There are cowhide chairs and sofa by the
Fast forward a while, through the punch plentiful and more colorful. On every side fireplace, the chandelier is made of dozens of
down (if required), pump over, filtering, there are rows of mature vines representing a deer antlers. Otto, the resident bulldog, is on
blending (if desired), barrel storage and finally carefully considered array of varietals and his bed, or you’ll find him outside on the
bottling and perhaps some bottle aging, clones. wraparound porch, enjoying the views of the
depending on the philosophy of the person Wines made from these grapes are available vineyards. Kids and canines are all welcome.
whose name will be on the label and on the for tasting: Displaying the classic cool weather As hospitality manager Lessly VanHoutan
bottle. What it boils down to is that people characteristics of honeydew and melon said, “One couple came in a few days ago, and
that make wine can use the money they would flavors, the 2009 Napa Valley Viognier has they said we were the friendliest place they
have had to invest in expensive equipment to light citrus aromas and a balance of acidity had visited.” So why would you wait?
buy land or replant vines. It’s a crucial part of and structure that make it a versatile choice to Valley Gate Vineyards is located at 1 Kirk-
the wine business, and a lot of it is done right serve with meals or with dessert. Valley Gate’s land Ranch Road, Napa and is open daily, by
at this beautiful winery at the southern end of 2009 Napa Valley Pinot Noir exudes aromas of appointment, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
this world famous stretch of real estate. blueberries and dark cherries, as well as the For more inforamtion, call (707) 254-8673
Now that we have cleared that up, it’s back earthy tones so coveted among connoisseurs or visit www.valleygatevineyards.com.
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Dario Sattui’s, Castello di Amorosa, an authentically styled, 13th which translates to the “castle of love” in Italian. It was built over a 14-
century Tuscan-style castle winery located near Calistoga takes a year period by Dario Sattui, a fourth generation winemaker and owner
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interested in joining the club and attending The Pagan Ball need only and torture chamber, secret passage ways, courtyards, loggias, a
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their guests. constructed with ancient Roman cross-vaulted ceilings.
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Limited 2006 Stags Leap District Collection Release

The Stags Leap District Winegrowers yards, Pine Ridge Vineyards, Regusci Winery,
Association (SLDWA) celebrates the 14th Robinson Family Vineyards, Shafer Vineyards,
annual release of its limited edition Appella- Silverado Vineyards, Robert Sinskey Vine-
tion Collection. The Appellation Collection is yards, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Stags’ Leap
the only annual offering by an appellation in Winery, Steltzner Vineyards, Taylor Family
the U.S. representing one wine from each Vineyards and Terlato Family Vineyards.
member winery. The collection offers one “2006 was a beautiful vintage that served
bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Asso- up what I see as the true, delicious hallmarks
ciation’s 19 distinguished wineries. For the purchased collectively anywhere in the of Stags Leap District wines in spades – a
wine lover, the Collection provides a unique world,” says Allison Steltzner, General sweet, juicy core of fruit and ripe, velvety
opportunity to “visit by taste” the renowned Manager of Steltzner Vineyards and current tannins,” says Elizabeth Vianna, winemaker at
District, Napa Valley’s smallest sub-appella- President of the SLDWA. “Only offered for Chimney Rock Winery.
tion. It is a perfect wine cellar addition or two months, this year’s collection contains the The 2006 Appellation Collection is $1,499
holiday gift. This unique collection of 19 most bottles yet with a total of 19 wines, per case. 7.75% tax applies to California
Cabernet Sauvignons, limited to 200 cases, including the first-ever selections from sales. The Stags Leap District Winegrowers
and all from the 2006 vintage, is now avail- veteran producer Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Association is the exclusive retailer of the
able through November 30, 2010. and new vintner Lindstrom Wines.” Appellation Collection, the only collection of
Since its debut in 1997, the highly sought- The 2006 Appellation Collection includes Cabernet Sauvignon released by an American
after Collection has evolved from a mixed one Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the Viticultural Association or appellation.
case to a complete set of a single vintage and following Stags Leap District Winegrowers Consumers interested in purchasing the
single varietal from the District’s producers. member wineries: Baldacci Family Vineyards, collection may order online at stagsleapdis-
“The 2010 Appellation Collection is the ulti- Chimney Rock Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, trict.com/appellationcollection or for addi-
mate gift for the wine enthusiast. These rarest Clos Du Val, Hartwell Vineyards, Ilsley Vine- tional information, contact the Director
of 2006 vintage Cabernets cannot be yards, Lindstrom Wines, Malk Family Vine- Nancy Bialek at (707) 255-1720.
Welcome to
CALISTOGA
‘Relaxation’ List Honors Napa Calistoga So
There’s a reason Calistoga was chosen number six on TripAd- baths that include mineral showers, whirlpool or jet baths, steam
visor.com’s 2010 list of the “top 10 relaxation and spa destinations in rooms and blanket wraps at the end to allow your body to return to
the United States.” It’s because you can find, in this laid-back, scenic a normal temperature while continuing to unwind.
small town at the north (and some say, quieter) end of Napa Valley,
a variety of renowned spas, world-class wineries, fine restaurants,
The Town Known for Its Warm Welcome
shopping and recreational activities that naturally combine to help Because of Calistoga’s laid-back atmosphere, many spa-goers feel
you unwind. comfortable walking around the town in casual clothes, straight
from the spa.
Hot Springs Shopping in Calistoga’s walkable downtown is a pleasant, take-
Calistoga’s reputation as a place for rest and rejuvenation harks your-time type of experience as you browse the eclectic offerings.
back centuries, thanks to the natural hot springs in the area, where Each shop has unique, collectible items you’d usually see in big-city
many visitors have sought the health-restoring combination of locations, but without the pressure of driving place to place.
heated water, minerals and mud.
Miles below the surface, molten magma swirls and churns, Ahh, the Food
heating the water that drips its way into a vast underground reser- Once you’ve worked up an appetite exploring the town, you’ll
voir until it turns to steam. As the steam rises, it heats more water find a wealth of restaurants either downtown or within a five-minute
along the way, and together the mixture races toward the surface. drive. There are award-winning French and California bistros in
The hot springs bubble forth, providing the famed, volcanic ash- elegant settings, hearty and innovative Italian food, authentic
infused mud baths available at several spas located in or near Calis- Mexican and Chinese food, southern barbecue, family fare, whole-
toga. Most of the spas follow a process with their mud and mineral some spa menus and much more.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALISTOGA
Where ‘R & R’ Is a Way of Life

Wine Country at its Best off-road bike trails. Enthusiasts are able to test their skills on easy
Calistoga was recently recognized as a distinct American Viticul- back roads or strenuous single track.
tural Area (AVA) by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Those who prefer to experience nature on foot should lace up
An AVA is a designated wine grape-growing region with distinct their boots, because there are plenty of hiking trails nearby. Hikes
geographic features and growing conditions that contribute to a range from easy strolls to moderate climbs to challenging rock
wine's identifiable characteristics, such as taste and aroma. Influ- climbing. All this is a few minutes’ walk or drive from downtown
encing the flavor of Calistoga-grown grapes are geography and Calistoga.
climate that range from volcanic soil with cooler hillside tempera- For a stunning aerial view of Calistoga, try a balloon ride. Imagine
tures to flat and warmer pockets. soaring peacefully, drifting with the wind above vineyards, orchards,
Within a short drive are spectacular wineries, ranging from the trees and fields, viewing country and wildlife that you would never
imposing Castello di Amorosa (resembling a 12th-century Tuscan see from the ground. It's an experience so gentle and calming, and in
castle) on Highway 29 to smaller, boutique wineries such as Dutch perfect keeping with the ambience of peaceful, but inspiring Calis-
Henry Wines, located on the less-traveled highway known as the toga.
Silverado Trail. For more details about visiting Calistoga, a Napa Valley town
Activities to Relax, Invigorate, or Both! known for its natural geothermal waters, popular spas, relaxed
If you’re looking a for low-key, personal tour of wine country at atmosphere, variety of wineries and great dining, please check out
your own pace, one option is to rent a bike and pedal through wine www.CalistogaVisitors.com. Facebook users can also find informa-
country where you can explore out-of-the-way wineries at your own tion about Calistoga, including great deals, breaking news and
pace. insider tips, by searching for “Calistoga Visitors” and becoming a
The landscape around Calistoga also offers a variety of popular "fan," or going to www.facebook.com/calistogavisitors.
Welcome to
YOUNTVILLE
Beau Vigne – ‘Some of the Best Cabernet in Napa Valley’
by Josh Stein special place: Stags Ridge Vineyard, which sits Wine Spectator, Beau Vigne could be asking
more than 1300 feet high in the Atlas Peak considerably more for their releases. However,
Looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences appellation on the eastern edge of lower Napa the prices have been kept reasonable; their goal
without having to survive the drive? Then Beau Valley – a location perfect for wines of great is to showcase what the finest of locations in the
Vigne’s small-lot, hillside wines, available smack character and hallmark of place coupled with Napa Valley can produce without breaking the
in the middle of downtown Yountville, are what racy structure and intense fruit. The Beau Vigne bank.
you desire; what could be better than Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Given the generally rugged, inaccessible
as backdrop for some of the most impressive but Verdot from the hillside require serious viticul- location of Stags Ridge, Beau Vigne has opened
lesser-known red wines of the Napa Valley? ture and winemaking chops because the fruit a modern, light and airy tasting space in the
Come taste some hidden treasures and lay in and resulting wines are often at the extreme center of Napa Valley at Yountville’s Washington
some fantastic wines while enjoying the best of edges of what’s possible in the Valley, but famed Square. Walk into a timeless patch of Valley life
Valley life and culture. winemaker Dave Phinney has produced wines where some of the greatest restaurants are steps
As the name suggests, Beau Vigne, or “Beau- of tremendous length and richness without a away from YOUNT
its greatest
MILL RD wines, and where the
tiful Vines,” is intentionally all about giving an loss of balance. And they give good value, too, feeling of real wine country is all around you.
incredible experience in the glass. The winery despite being, as consumers have said many
was founded by Napa Valley locals, Ed and Trish times, “some of the best Cabernet in the Napa
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Tasting Room of the Week:
LUNA VINEYARDS with its coffered wood ceiling, tile floors,

by Charles Neave
classic furnishings, Persian rugs, a fireplace
One of the most serene and – at times – in the corner, and soothing, Old World
most exciting vantage points in all the Napa colors. But the focal point for wine lovers is
Valley is, in my opinion, the tower at Luna a four-sided dark wood tasting bar in the
Vineyards on the southern end of the center. To the rear is the Reserve Room with
Silverado Trail, near Silverado Resort. Open its barrel vaulted ceiling.
on four sides, it is from this vantage point In the tasting room you can enjoy Luna
that you look out over acres of vineyards, Vineyards Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet
below and in the distance. It is quiet most of Sauvignon and a lovely Chardonnay. On the
the year, hectic during the time of harvest in Reserved Menu is a Merlot from Howell
the fall. Mountain and a Howell Mountain Cab. By
The same can be said about the crush pad reservation a cheese and wine pairing and
directly below. For probably three-quarters other wine education opportunities can be
of the year it seems almost dormant. Then arranged in the Reserve Room.
come harvest – crush – it’s at fever pitch as no matter the season, no matter the progress “We like to have people come here and
grapes are brought it, put into a crusher- of the grapes, is a superb wine country- live the ultimate Napa Valley experience.”
destemmer, the juice siphoned off in great friendly, sophisticated yet still casual, tasting One visit and you will see exactly what they
hoses. Pumps whirr, a mix of languages drift experience there at the southern end of this mean. From top to bottom you will savor
up, the smell of agriculture, as grapes are world famous and fertile Valley. every minute of it.
reduced to juice and the stems and resultant It is with good reason that the people at The Luna Vineyards tasting room at 2921
pulp are whisked away, perfumes the air. the winery call their property “A tasting Silverado Trail in Napa is open every day
The tower is the perfect spot to look down tradition transformed,” though in fact that from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Advanced reserva-
on this activity and across to the winery may actually be an understatement. From tions – call (707) 255-2474 – are required
building itself, which makes up the third the moment you approach the front door for special Reserve Room tastings as seating
side of the open C-shaped layout of Luna from the courtyard, you begin to notice the is very limited. For more information, call
Vineyards. differences. (707) 255-5862 or head to their website at
One thing that the winery always offers Start at the tasting room in the front, www.lunavineyards.com.
Meet the Makers Photography Exhibit at Mumm Napa
Napa’s creative community shines bright in culture, with a tagline and philosophy of ranging from high-school students at sweet-
Arts Council photography exhibition “Cultivating Creativity.” In partnership with 16, to 92 year-old arts pioneer Rene di Rosa.
ACNV, Napa Valley’s arts organizations, “Napa Valley is indeed full of characters, as
by Christy Bors groups, galleries, wineries and schools will well as character,” explains exhibitor Chick
In its foundation, Napa Valley carries present more than 100 arts and culture Harrity. “Most of these characters love and
creative people who quietly illuminate their events through November 14th, with daily appreciate living and creating in this Valley,
community. Often they work exclusively events posted on www.nvarts.org. and that’s what makes it great.”
behind the lens, with roles varying from Early on in the ARTS 2010 planning Featured alongside the portraits at
teacher to mother, musician to activist, and process, ACNV dreamt of presenting an art Mumm Napa will be a special audio tour of
many roles in between. Through October exhibition that would shine a light on the selected subject interviews and responsive
31, Arts Council Napa Valley (ACNV) will behind-the-scenes lives of Napa’s creative creations by the affectionately dubbed “Art
present portraits of a selection of Napa’s community. “Instead of showing only the Girls,” students of Napa art educator Lynne
creative “makers” in a photo exhibition, end result of the creative process (paintings, Tuft. The Art Girls, Hannah Bradford, Ruby
titled Meet the Makers, showing at Mumm sculptures, textiles, etc.), I wanted to show Harvey and Grace Murphy, are three pre-
Napa. Exhibition photographers Dona the faces of the creators themselves,” teen artists who have been mentored by Tuft
Kopol Bonick, Suzanne Becker Bronk, Kris- explains Kristina Young, ACNV acting exec- for the past several years. Their interviews
tine Cummins and Chick Harrity offer the utive director. “The galleries in Mumm Napa will be available via the exhibitions’ catalog
public a glimpse into the lives of more than celebrate photography, so creating a show of using Smart Phone QR code technology.
60 creative locals, making a difference in the photographic portraits seemed a natural fit.” Meet the Makers runs through October
TUBBS LANE
valley they call home. Meet the Makers is truly a unique portrai- 31st, 2010, at Mumm Napa in Rutherford.
Calistoga ture showcase. The subjects are a multigen- For more information, contact Arts Council
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gural month-long celebration of arts and erational collection of creative influences, Napa Valley at (707) 257-2117.
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The ‘Full Immersion’ Weekend of Pinot Noir!

‘Pinot On The River Festival,’ An Intimate Event For Pinot Lovers burg in Healdsburg. The event will feature Pinot-inspired tastings of
More than 100 small-production Pinot Noir producers will join unique small bites prepared by Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen
hundreds of serious Pinot Noir fanatics at the 2010 Pinot on the River paired with limited production Pinot Noir from a group of producers
Festival, held October 22, 23 and 24 at the Rodney Strong Vineyards including Alysian, De Loach Vineyards, Landmark Winery, MacPhail,
event center and other venues in Sonoma County’s Russian River Papapietro Perry, Roadhouse Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards and
Valley. Small Vines Wines.
This is a true “full-immersion” weekend of Pinot Noir, featuring a On Sunday, October 24, more than 100 wineries will gather to
full program of in-depth wine tastings and seminars, vineyard tours pour some of their best Pinots for the walkaround “Grand Artisanal
and sumptuous food. From Friday’s kickoff dinner to Saturday’s inti- Pinot Noir Tasting at the Rodney Strong Vineyards event center in
mate Pinot Noir seminars and the special “A Taste Of Pinot” dinner all Healdsburg.” The event is open to public as individual tickets are
the way through Sunday’s “Artisanal Pinot Noir Tasting,” it’s a weekend available.
created for people who love Pinot Noir. Tickets and information are available at www.pinotfestival.com or
“There are a lot of great wine events held each year, but because of email info@pinotfestival.com.
their size, none can offer the focused, intimate tasting environment
we’ve created with Pinot On The River,” said Gregory S. Walter, co-
founder/organizer of the event and editor of the PinotReport
newsletter. “The small event size and the opportunity to taste specially
‘Wines & Sunsets’ in Paradise
selected Pinots Noirs equals the ultimate event for Pinot lovers. With the arrival of spring, Paradise Ridge Winery is once again
Pinot On The River 2010 begins Friday evening, October 22, with hosting the very popular Wednesday evening’s “Wines & Sunsets’ in
“Friday Night Out In The Valley” dinner hosted this year at Roadhouse Paradise. Through October 27, the public is invited to bring a picnic
Winery in Healdsburg. Saturday, October 23 features seminars focused and enjoy delectable award-winning Paradise Ridge wines while
on the 2009 Vintage of Pinot Noir and A Vintage Retrospective looking watching spectacular sunsets from the winery’s expansive veranda and
at older vintages, moderated by Gregory S. Walter, editor of PinotRe- beautiful poetry terrace. Wines & Sunsets begins at 6 p.m. and ends
port. The seventh annual festival kicks into high gear Saturday night at sunset. On Wednesday evenings, the tasting room is closed.
with the “A Taste Of Pinot” dinner event. This year, Pinot on the River However, for your enjoyment, wines are available for purchase by the
is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County glass or the bottle.
to create the first annual “A Taste Of Pinot” dinner at the Hotel Healds- Paradise Ridge Winery is known for having “The Most Beautiful
View in Sonoma County.” Guests come for the wines and stay for the
view.
Paradise Ridge Winery is located at 4545 Thomas Lake Harris
Drive, off Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa. For more informa-
tion, call (707) 528-9463 or email info@prwinery.com.
D O W N T O W N
HEALDSBURG
Grove Street Winery
Manzanita Creek
DRY CREEK RD
MARCH AVE UPCOMING EVENTS See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
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THROUGH NOVEMBER 7 – About Face - A Mask Show – healdsburg center for the Arts,
GROVE ST
CENTER ST
HEALDSBURG AVE.
third annual mixed media mask show. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com or call 707-431-1970

JOHNSON
LINCOLN
OCTOBER 24, 31 – Sunday Funday – Sbragia family Vineyards. enjoy a glass of wine for $5 -or- a bottle
Seghesio
COLLEGE ST
of wine for 20% off! reserve a table...bring a picnic! events@sbragia.com or call 707-473-2992
FITCH ST
GRANT ST
OCTOBER 22-24 – The Sugar Bean Sisters – raven Performing Arts theater – a hilarious Southern
PRINCE
101 gothic comedy by nathan Sanders. $23 ($20/adv), www.ravenplayers.org, 707-433-6335 x11
PIPER ST OCTOBER 22-24 – Raven Youth Theatre Production of Snoopy – raven Youth theatre
Toad Hollow SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
Ferrari-Carano’s
Vineyards
$10, $5 for children under 12. fridays 7pm, Saturdays 2 and 7pm, Sundays 2 and 4pm. 707-284-3808
Prohibition Lake Sonoma NORTH ST
Thirty Four North Winery
OCTOBER 23 – Catacombes de Paris – A hauntingly Delectable Winemaker Dinner with the wines of
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Moshin Vineyards. $100/person. reservations req’d. www.rivermysthaven.com/events/cata.htm or 707-431-8146
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Hawley
Downtown Wine
OCTOBER 23 – Fall Harvest Winemaker Dinner – hartford family Winery, $110. for details:
KENDALL PLAZA Boisset Russian River Wine Co.
Taste of Terroir
email info@hartfordwines.com, www.hartfordwines.com/events or call or 707-887-8011
The Wine Shop

JACKSON Plaza
OCTOBER 30 – Healdsburg Farmers' Market presents: The Pumpkin Festival!
TOPEL
HESON Williamson Wines
9am- noon. one block west of the Plaza, on foss creek, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org or call 707-431-1956
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OCTOBER 30 – Wine & Cheese Pairing with John Raymond – lambert Bridge Winery.
Stephen & Walker
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1-3-pm, $50; $45 lAc. reservations required – raelynn@lambertbridge.com or call 707-431-4670
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Six Golds from the Sonoma County Harvest Fair!
by Brendan Conroy describe it. The 2006 Sparkling Brut (which
is only created every three years and is also a
If one wishes to find a unique experience gold medal recipient) is crisp, yet has a very
in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Mayo has refined mouth feel with hints of peach, pear
something for everyone. and vanilla.
Started in 1993, the Mayo influence has The true representation of Mayo’s quality is
quite literally expanded throughout the in its 2007 Meritage. Winning both a gold
Sonoma Valley with its Reserve Room residing medal and a Best of Class, this wine stands
in Kenwood and its main tasting room in out above the rest. Bold, yet delicate, the
Glen Ellen. Focusing on low yield grapes with Meritage is a paradox not meant to be solved.
fully ripe intensity, Mayo puts great care into
With a large front of cedar, tobacco and
the craftsmanship of winemaking while at the
lychee in addition to its supple, chewy
same time staying rooted to its humble begin-
tannins, this wine can compete with the best
nings as a family owned winery. Due to the
and still come out on top.
fact that its 7000-9000 annual case produc- In the recent Sonoma County Harvest Fair,
The tasting rooms themselves are open
tion is being sold 99% of the time to Mayo received six gold medals including
one Best of Class. This, in turn, created the daily until 6:30, so no more chaotic rush at
customers directly, it is no wonder that the
tasting room staff is so warm and enthusiastic “A Taste of Harvest Gold” tasting in which 4:20 in order to enjoy one more winery before
about wine. patrons can try all of Mayo’s gold-medal closing time. Make sure to stop by Mayo for
One special attribute that sets Mayo apart wines. quality wine and experience all that Sonoma
from other wineries in the area is the fact that Standouts include their 2008 Grenache Valley has to offer.
it has a sit down wine and food pairing in the which is a very well-rounded, approachable “Taste the Harvest Gold” for a limited time
Reserve Room. For $35, one can experience a wine with notes of raspberry, spice and an only at the Mayo Family Winery: 13101
wide array of seven specialty wines specifi- extremely long finish. Being a very food Arnold Drive at Highway 12 in Glen Ellen,
cally matched with seven different foods. friendly wine by itself, the Reserve Room (707) 938-9401 or Mayo Family Reserve
Each pairing has been tailored to perfection pairs this wine with allspice apple butter Room, 9200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood,
by their very accomplished and very talented sweet potato pork dumplings. (707) 833-5504. For more information, visit
onsite chefs. The word “yum” does not even begin to the website at www.mayofamilywinery.com.
Christopher Creek Winery’s Annual Fall Festival

Christopher Creek’s annual “Fall Festival” will be held on Saturday, This is a unique chance to spend a fall day in one of the foremost
October 30th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebrating the 2010 Harvest. growing areas of the Russian River.
Christopher Creek will be serving food along with pouring new For further information, please contact Fred Wasserman, Christo-
releases of 2008 Petite Sirah Port, 2008 Dry Creek Cabernet Franc and pher Creek Winery at (707) 431-8243 or visit www.christopher-
2008 Ashley’s Meritage. They will also be pouring a vertical of the creek.com.
award-winning Petite Sirahs, including Riverside International Sweep-
stakes winner the 2008 Estate Reserve Sirah.
The winery is located at 641 Limerick Lane, just off Old Redwood
Highway on the east side of the Russian River, just minutes away from
downtown Healdsburg. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
There is a $10 charge for this event; there is no charge for Christo-
pher Creek wine club members. No reservations are needed.
Harvest Wine Experience with

the Eastside Bunch, Oct. 23
Eastside Bunch is celebrating this wonderful time of year in wine country
Taste and buy award-winning wines made by family-owned
wineries on the eastside of the Russian River in Healdsburg. Start
at any of the six participating wineries to enjoy wine tasting,
seasonal nibbles and harvest specials. The event runs from 11
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“We’re Doing the Crazy Wine Thing!”
by Abigail Zimmerman ties.” It is safe to say this is a uniquely flavored wine and according to
Kaz, “you either like it or you don’t. There is no real in between!”
“Kaz” (a.k.a. Richard Kasmier) is the proper cult winemaker in He is correct. The Mainliner is a full-on assault on your senses. If
every sense. you want your ass kicked, and you think you’re tough enough, try this
Kaz is cool, creative, passionate, sells wine only from his Barn, and “big, black locomotive of a wine.” You won’t be sorry.
is beloved by locals and the lucky visitors who find him. Be one of
those people! Kaz Vineyard & Winery is probably the most unique
About Kaz
little label around. Kaz Winery is a real family owned and operated business. Kaz may
To say Kaz wines are “small lot” productions may be the under- be the ego and brains behind his wine label but his wife and kids
statement of the year. Kaz makes wine in one to four barrel lots – defi- support the creative, business and sales parts of the operation. Stop in
nitely “small but mighty” productions. Specializing in big bold reds any time and you will typically meet one of the brood behind the bar
and rare varietals like Nebbiolo, Tannat, Counoise and Lenoir, Kaz or out in the vineyard.
produces approximately only 40 barrels annually between his white, Opening “the Barn” in 2003 as his proper tasting room, Kaz origi-
red and port wines. nally started growing grapes in 1987 and the winery underneath the
In keeping with his populist approach and inclusive winemaking, kitchen in the basement was started in 1994, with the motto “Do it
Kaz is now tasting three wines straight from the barrel: 2008 how you like it.” And Kaz likes BIG BOLD REDS blended for balance
Sangiofranc, 2008 Nebbiolo and 2009 80% Syrah and 20% Cab. or a fun of extremes.
“If you like it, bottle it yourself. Join the process!” welcomes Kaz. Because he respects the earth, Kaz is also a pioneer of organic and
“Pick your bottle or jug, find your wine, bottle it, label it and even cork Biodynamic® farming and winemaking.
it yourself!” Taste Wines with Kaz
2009 Mainliner, Lenoir, $40 – Speaking of tasting rare varietals, Kaz will usually have seven wines open and usually three Ports.
the Lenoir is exceedingly exclusive to Kaz. In fact, Kaz may be the Taste any six wines and Ports for $5 cash or $6 on a charge card. Kaz’s
only producer of this American varietal in all California. Sourcing Tasting Menu currently includes his 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
cuttings from 110-year-old vines at Pagani Ranch, Kaz planted two Rumble (Carignane), and 2005 Champs (Cabernet Sauvignon) as well
small patches of it in Lake County and in Kenwood – he wasn’t sure as a red, blush or white Port.
where it would grow best. Visit Kaz Friday through Monday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at
This “barn burning grape originates in Texas” explains Kaz “and was 233 Adobe Canyon Road in Kenwood. For more information, call
first called “Black Spanish” for its intense blackberry, blueberry quali- (707) 833-2536 or visit www.kazwinery.com.
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Meadowcroft Wines Opens at CornerStone Sonoma

Winemaker Tom Meadowcroft, Northern California as well as Meadowcroft’s own vineyard on Mt.
owner of Meadowcroft Wines, has Veeder in Napa. At present there are 13 wines on the menu including
taken over the Roots In Sonoma the just release Meadowcroft Sangiovese. Additionally, Meadowcroft
tasting room at CornerStone to fully serves as winemaker for Foyt Family Wines which will also be poured
showcase and brand his three wine at the tasting room. The Foyt wines include a Chardonnay and a
labels: Meadowcroft, Magito and Meritage. A Foyt Cabernet Sauvi-
Thomas Henry. Meadowcroft gnon will be released before year’s
Wines, which has been housed end.
at Roots In Sonoma since last The Meadowcroft Wines
February, has completed the change- tasting room is located at Corner-
over effective on October 1. stone Sonoma, 23574 Arnold
“I am very excited to move Drive/Hwy 121 in the Carneros
forward with my own tasting room region of Sonoma. The room is
Tom Meadowcroft
with a new direction for the room in open daily from 11 a.m. to 6
the ever burgeoning CornerStone Sonoma complex,” said Tom Mead- p.m. The room is also available
owcroft. “I am pleased with the growth of my wine labels and the for private parties, private tast-
acceptance my wines have received nationally, not only from ings, wine dinners and other
consumers but from retailers, restaurateurs and reviewers as well.” events. With plenty of free
The tasting room is managed by Phyllis Hyland and assisted by parking at Cornerstone Sonoma,
resident chef and wine educator Darby Tarantino. The Meadowcroft the area is a perfect setting for any
Wines tasting room will emphasize California casual in a warm setting type of event, both indoors or
and feature wines created from some of the finest vineyards in outdoors.
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Tasting Room of the Week: JAXON KEYS WINERY

by Frances Rivetti
Come home to Hopland this fall and winter season, where the
folks at Jaxon Keys Winery and Distillery will make you feel like
you’re a genuine part of their extended family. For here at the gateway
to Mendocino County, taking time out with friends and family for
informal gatherings is the nature of this most welcoming of wine
regions.
Anchored on a hilltop amidst some 125 sprawling acres of scenic
estate vineyards, Jaxon Keys imparts
equal parts homey personality and a
welcoming repose for wine country
aficionados seeking an authentic
experience of casual wine tasting with
live music and regular, farmhouse
feasts. 200 cases of stylish and bold Old Stock Brandy are
Visit on any day of the week and produced on the estate each year.
you’re invited to picnic undercover Jaxon Keys December 11th 2010 Holiday Open
on the winery’s wide, wrap-around, House provides a wealth of top-notch vintage shop-
plantation-style veranda, with its outdoor ceiling fans and luxurious ping selections during a complimentary, festive food and wine pairing
wicker seating arrangements overlooking rolling hills and vineyards afternoon with live entertainment around the tasting room’s cozy fire-
surrounding a lovingly restored signature farmhouse and tasting place.
room. Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery is located off Highway 101 at
Open for the past year, seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10400 South Highway 101, Hopland. For more information, call
Jaxon Keys tasting room stocks plentiful supplies of delicious tape- 1- 877-462-0666 or email Tasting@jaxonkeys.com.
nades, including sun-dried tomato, artichoke and roasted garlic,
caramelized red onion and fig as well as fire roasted corn salsa, a
variety of dipping sauces and mustards, salami, prosciutto, mortadella
meats, crackers and cheeses. All wines are available by the glass for the
perfect pairing alongside a selection of cutting boards, cheese knives
and silverware.
October 23rd and 24th, 2010 marks the Hopland Passport event,
in which Jaxon Keys is an active participant. Similarly, the winery is a
must-visit for visitors to The Mendocino Wine and Mushroom
Festival, taking place November 5th through 14th.
Plan a Second Saturday (every second Saturday of the month) visit
to Jaxon Keys and you are sure to experience the destination winery’s
hospitality at its best. “Enjoy food and wine pairings and a barbecue
with music, free of charge,” said Tasting Room Manager Vicki Milone.
“On Saturday, November 13th, come for the county-wide 101 Barrel
Tasting.”
Five new wines will be released at Jaxon Keys this fall, including
the winery’s 2009 Chardonnay, a Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc plus
Farmhouse Red and White in honor of the homestead’s haven of hard-
wood floors, deep blue walls, glossy white woodwork, comfy, floral
armchairs and black and white portraiture of Hopland history.
For those seeking exceptional holiday gifts, Jaxon Keys estate’s
distinctive Old Stock and Signature Reserve Brandies are produced
on-site in a 15th-Century design French alambic pot, one of the few
to be found in the New World. Just 80 cases of the estate’s Signature
Reserve Brandy are produced each year, aged on average 15-23 years
to create a graceful, elegant brandy blend of rich, reserve stocks. Some
LIVERMORE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
New Releases from Occasio Winery

Occasio 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Del Arroyo Vineyard (200 cases, $18/bottle)
Grapes were picked in the cold, early morning hours and pressed
as whole clusters. In keeping with the sauvage nature of the grape,
fermentation was allowed to initiate with native yeasts. The fermenta-
tion temperatures were kept low in order to retain the most volatile
flavor components. The wine was racked from its lees and aged in
stainless. This wine is unoaked and has not undergone secondary
malolactic fermentation.
Occasio 2008 Reserve Zinfandel, Del Arroyo Vineyard (71 cases, $42/bottle)
The Zinfandel grape has a long heritage in the Livermore Valley,
with the first plantings occurring over 100 years ago. The Reserve
Zinfandel is a blend of the Deaver and Dupratt clones. Aged in Amer-
ican Oak for 18 months, this is a marvelously structured, complex
wine that pays tribute to Livermore s pioneering heritage.
Occasio Winery is a small- and micro-lot, award-winning Winery
focusing on the Heritage varietals of Livermore Valley. Using only
Livermore Valley grapes, owner and winemaker John Kinney truly
handcrafts his wines to express the local terroir of which he is so
proud. Sit down with John for a history lesson of Livermore Valley!
Occasio Winery and Tasting Room is located at 2245B South Vasco
Road, Livermore, and is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12 to 5
p.m. or by appointment. For more information, visit the website at
www.occasiowinery.com.
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wines side-by-side and understand the unique tastes that are driven by
the soil and other elements of that particular sub-appellation.” Event
organizers are expecting many guests from the media to attend this AREA
unique event. J10
The Artisan Masters Lodi Wine & Art Auction will be a black-tie WINERIES
affair that will begin with a reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres,
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incorporating ingredients from local farmers. Another unique aspect

of the event is that Lodi appellation winemakers will be seated at each
guest table to share insight to why each wine was selected and the
passion poured into crafting each vintage. Single-vineyard and
blended wines will be poured during dinner by the winemakers.
As the Lodi Wine Country is rising in reputation for its wines, the
art scene is in its renaissance as well. Wine seems to pair naturally with
things that give our other senses pleasure: art, music and the flavor of
gourmet cuisine. Lodi has an emerging big city arts scene in a small
town atmosphere. The featured artists will present their works during
the reception and barrel tasting. The artists will represent a wide spec-
trum of media such as: landscape painting; glass and recycled mixed
media; gold leaf, photography; and sculpture to name a few. The
beginning collector and the seasoned connoisseur will find something
they want to take home from the live auction.
The Stevan Pasero Trio will provide a lively ending for the evening
performing their own brand of artistry. Steven is a composer,
performer, and arranger and one of a few guitarists to successfully
bridge classical, jazz and world markets. Stevan will be demonstrating
his versatility and his particular passion for Jazz, Flamenco, Brazilian
and Tango music. “Some of the greatest guitar music of all time.” –
KKSF San Francisco
When wine, food and art is combined with the skill and passion
of artisans, the result is nothing short of magical. The inaugural
Artisan Masters Lodi Wine & Art Auction takes place at Hutchins
Street Square, located at 125 South Hutchins Street in Lodi. For infor-
mation, visit www.TheArtisanMasters.com. Seating is limited. Tickets
are available at the Hutchins Street Square ticket office, (209) 333-
5550. Guests may request to sit at a particular wineries table.
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October Brings Harvest Madness

in the Santa Cruz Mountains
by Laura Ness
Everyone will be breathing a sigh of relief when this grape-
growing season is over. It has been a wonderful year for plums,
pluots and apples, but to say that about winegrapes would be a
stretch. With the coolest summer on record in way longer than most
have been farming vines here in the mountains, it’s been a constant
challenge to parry Mother Nature’s seemingly passive-aggressive
moves. Talk about mood swings! After record lack of heat, the heat
poured on with a vengeance at the end of September, causing
everyone to scramble for picking crews, bins and fermenting space.
Indian summer is in full control. Nothing like a crazy end to
another crazy year. Suffice it to say that grower’s knees are worn
from supplication for some semblance of normalcy. Perhaps this
whacky weather is the new normal, and we all better get used to it.
Meanwhile, here’s what’s going on at the Summit to Sea Wineries
in the Santa Cruz Mountains: Burrell School, Loma Prieta, Hunter
Hill, Poetic Cellars and Vine Hill.
Join Burrell School on October 26 for a precisely paired Wine
Dinner at The Red Crane in Cupertino: Chef Royce Mori is a flavor
Kate Lovell harvests master. Don’t miss this one, RSVP (408) 725-1990.
old vine Carignane October 30 and 31, join the beguiling and bewitching Sirens of
the Summit, for “Scary Halloween Pairings,” featuring Psycho
Anne Moulton with Merlot
Donuts creepy-delicious Trick or Treat temptations. Each of the
vines in the sun
Summit to Sea wineries (except Vine Hill, which is not open that
weekend), will offer a devilishly different donut paired with a ghoul-
Top: Harvesting Chardonnay
ishly seductive wine: do you dare to pair? Come in costume and
at Chestnut Hill Vineyard
on Summit Road you might be rewarded with a special “treat!”
Visit Our Tasting Room

Open Tuesday – Sunday, Noon to 6pm
45 W. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 358-4949 • flemingjenkins.com
Special events for groups up to 40
Visit Our Tasting Room
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, November 4-7

In early 2009, a small group of friends came together with a vision Dinner With Friends on Saturday night at the Restaurant at
to promote Big Sur as a culinary destination and raise funds for the Ventana will feature top wines along with the culinary talents of Chef
community’s three essential services: Health, Education and Safety. In Truman Jones of Ventana, Arturo Moscoso of Peppoli at Pebble Beach,
its first year, the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival helped raise nearly Ted Walters of Passionfish, Cy Yontz of the Rio Grill and from the
$20,000 for the Big Sur community. Central Coast Wine Classic, Frank Ostini of the famed Hitching Post
Come this year at the Highlands Inn, a Hyatt Hotel for a stunning There are two extremely exciting additions to this year’s festival:
new opening evening: Gateway To Big Sur on Thursday, November The Gateway to Big Sur – an opening night extravaganza to be held
4th. The weekend follows with many more meals and events such as at the Highlands Inn in Carmel on Thursday, November 4, from 6 to
the popular Hiking With Stemware at various unique Big Sur proper- 9 p.m. “We’ll have over 20 of our favorite wineries and 10 chefs
ties. Also, California’s propensity for producing sublime Pinot Noirs, showing off their skills, says festival president Toby Rowland-Jones.
has inspired the Pinot Walk-About at the Restaurant at Ventana on “There is no better way to throw open the doors to the weekend than
Friday afternoon, featuring more than 20 favorite Pinot-producing with our friends and neighbors at the Highlands,” He says. “This is
wineries. one of the loveliest hotels in all of California, and has a great history
of food and wine celebrations, most notably the Masters of Food and
Wine.”
The other important and profound moment will occur when
OPUS VINO, the largest and most comprehensive wine reference
guide to date, will be released on the West Coast, Saturday, November
6th, at the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. On hand to sign copies,
will be the Editor-in-Chief, Jim Gordon. Coming in at 800 pages, and
with information on every single imaginable wine-growing region,
including 4,500 different varietals, OPUS VINO (November 2010;
800 pp.; $75 HC) will be the go-to book for anyone even remotely
interested in wine. Opus Vino is unusual in that it combines elements
of an encyclopedia and atlas with thousands of individual wine recom-
mendations.
Tickets for the 2010 Big Sur Food and Wine Festival went on sale
September 10th and almost immediately sold out one of the unique
Hiking With Stemware events. There is another on one of the loveliest
properties in Big Sur, coincidently also where the 2008 Basin Complex
Fire started, so it has special poignancy. Hardly anyone except the fire-
fighters has ever been up there!
Some of the finest winemakers in California will be present for the
weekend, including Tim Mondavi, who will present his latest wine,
Continuum along with an array of wines made for his father Robert as
well as during the Mondavi’s collaboration with famed Super Tuscan
house Ornellaia. On hand will be: Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon,
Paul Draper of Ridge, Jim Clendenen of ABC, Rob Talbott and Dan
Karlsen of Talbott Vineyards, Gary Pisoni, David Ramey, John Alban,
Morgan Clendenen, Emmanuel Kimiji of Miura, are just a few of the
over 60 wineries appearing in some form or another for the four day
event.
The Grand Public tasting, featuring 32 wineries and five or six
chefs from the area, will be held at the stunning, redwood grove of the
Henry Miller Library. “This particular event is going to be unique, we
feel,” Rowland-Jones says. “We are adding in local authors who have
written books about food and wine or about their experiences living
on the coast.
For more information on the 2010 Big Sur Food and Wine Festival,
visit www.bigsurfoodandwine.org or call Toby Rowland-Jones directly
at (831) 667-0241.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Half Moon Bay Food & Wine Fare

Get away to Half Moon Bay, known for beautiful views, great food and fabulous
wine. Live the good life by attending the first annual Half Moon Bay Food & Wine
Fare, Saturday, November 13 at Oceano Hotel & Spa, Harbor Village Shops. Admis-
sion is free! Wineries will be offering wine by the taste and bottle. The event will
feature wines from over 20 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. Come hungry because a
dozen local Half Moon Bay restaurants will be cooking up some delicious food for
sale.
Participating Wineries include: Bargetto Winery, Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Clos
LaChance Winery, Dancing Creek Winery, Domenico Wines, La Nebbia, Muccigrosso
Vineyards, Naumann Vineyards, Pelican Ranch Winery, Pleasant Valley Vineyards,
Poetic Cellars, Roudon Smith Winery, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Vine Hill
Winery, Vino Tabi Winery and Woodside Vineyards.
The Santa Cruz Mountains has been recognized as a premium wine producing
region since the late 1800s when local winegrowers first began to win acclaim for their
wines in national and international competitions. Few of these original wineries
survived prohibition, but many new wineries have developed since the 1940s.
In 1981 the Santa Cruz Mountains Viticultural Appellation, one of the first Amer-
ican viticultural areas to be defined by geophysical and climatic factors, became feder-
ally recognized. The appellation encompasses the Santa Cruz Mountain range, from
Half Moon Bay in the north, to Mount Madonna in the south. The
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
NAPA VALLEY Boeschen – 3242 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-3674 open by appointment only
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station rd, napa; 707 252-9065 open daily 10:30-4
A Dozen Vintners – tasting room, 3000 highway 29 north, St. helena; 707 967-0666 open daily 10-5
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 first St, napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-thu 11-10, fr-Sa 11-Midnight
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 las Amigas road, napa Bourassa – 190 camino oruga, napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 open by appointment only
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia. Boyd Family – 4042 Big ranch road, napa; 707 254-7353 open by appointment only
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay,
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir Bravante Vineyards – 300 Stone ridge rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros. Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park road, St. helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment
open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm Brown Estate – 3233 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-2435 limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free)
Budge Brown’s Cleavage Creek Winery –6307 Pope Valley rd, Pope Valley; 888-295-1280 By appointment daily
Acme Fine Wines– 1080 fulton ln, St. helena; 888 963-0440 Daily 9:30-5 Buehler – 820 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-2155 open by appointment only
Adastra – 2545 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 255-4818 open by appointment only Buoncristiani Wine – P. o. Box 6946, napa; 707 259-1681 open by appointment only
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley road, St. helena; 707 965-2675 open by appointment only
Burgess Cellars –1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at oxbow tasting room, 605 first St. napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,tue 12-8
Cade Winery – 360 howell Mountain rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 open by appointment only
Allora Vineyards – 3244 ehlers lane, St. helena; 707 963-6071 open by appointment only
Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. helena; 707 963-7181 open by appointment only
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee lane @ highway 29, rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6
Cain – 3800 langtry road, St. helena; 707 963-1616 open by appointment only
Altamura Vineyards & Winery – 1700 Wooden Valley rd, napa; 707 963-6071 open by appointment only
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-5222 open by appointment only
Amizetta – 1099 greenfield road, St. helena; 707 963-1460 open by appointment only
Calafia Cellars – 629 fulton lane, St. helena; 707 963-0114 open by appointment only
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 open by appointment only
Ancien – napa; 707 255-3908 open by appointment only Caldwell – 270 Kreuzer lane, napa; 707 255-1294 tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 rossi road, St. helena; 707 963-8600 open by appointment only Cali 351 – 400 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9581 thu-Mon 10-5
ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 Big ranch road, napa; 1-877-386-5070 open daily 10-5 CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 lincoln Ave, #2 calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Cardinale – tasting room, 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-2643 open daily 10:30-5
Antica Napa Valley –3700 Soda canyon, napa; 707 257-8700 open by appointment only CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado trail no, St. helena; 707 963-5783 open daily 10-5
ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 inglewood Ave, St. helena; 707 963-4334 open daily 10-5 Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 north St. helena hwy (hwy 39), calistoga; 707 942-8200 open daily 9:30-6
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 town center, napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Arkenstone Vineyards –335 West lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020 open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 conn creek rd, rutherford; 707 967-3010 open daily by appointment
Arns – 601 Muno road, St. helena; 707 963-3429 open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, napa; 707 226-6445 open daily 12-6, Sat till 11
ARTESA – 1345 henry road, napa; 707 224-1668 open daily 10-4:30 Ceja Family Vineyards – 1016 las Amigas rd, napa 707 255-3954 open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-7136 open by appointment only
August Briggs – 333 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-4912 open daily, 10:30-4:30
Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn rd; St. helena; 707 963-9327 open daily 10-4
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, thu-Sat 10 to 9
CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. hwy 29, St. helena; 707 967-2229 open daily 10:30-5
BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-9261 open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Charter Oak Winery – 831 charter oak Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2298 open by appointment only
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-7919 open daily 10-5 Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs road, St. helena; 707 963-1284 open by appointment only
Barclay & Browning Wines – St. helena; 707 963-3185 open by appointment only Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-5472 open by appointment only
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-8742 open by appointment only Chateau Montelena – 1429 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-5105 open daily 9:30-4
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. helena; 707 963-7075 open by appointment only Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2641 open daily 10-5
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 hwy 29, rutherford; 707 967-5233 open daily 10-5 Clif Family Winery – 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. helena; 707 968-0625 Mon-fri 11am, 1pm & 3pm, Sat-Sun by appt
BEAU VIGNE – 6795 Washington, Yountville; 947-7058 Mon-fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 10-8 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille cross rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 open daily 10-4
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-1774 open by appointment only CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado trail, napa; 800 993-9463 open daily 10-5
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-5853 open daily 10-5 Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal ln, calistoga; 707 942-4981 open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado trail, St. helena; 1-800-793-7960 open Sat 11-5, Sun-fri 11-4
BENNETT LANE – 3340 hwy 128, calistoga; 877 MAX-nAPA open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain rd, calistoga; 707 942-0707 open by appointment only
Corison Winery – 987 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-0826 open daily 10-5 by appointment
BERINGER VINEYARDS CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE – 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30
COME SEE THE RESTORED RHINE HOUSE!
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Tours & Tasting Daily 10:00-6:00
Call ahead to schedule tours & private tastings, 866-708-9463 CORNERSTONE CELLARS – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Daily 10-6
2 for 1 Reserve Wine Tasting in the Rhine House with this ad Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. helena hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 open daily 10-5:30
Save up to $25
2000 Main Street, St. helena | www.Beringer.com Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette lane, napa; 707 259-0175 open by appointment only
Crocker & Starr – St. helena; 707-967-9111 open by appointment only
Bighorn Cellars – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri-Sat 11-4 or by appt Cult Wine Central – tasting room, 40 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 848-9630 open daily 10-4:30
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook ln, napa; 707 321-0866 open by appointment only
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-2468 open daily 10-5
Black Corden Vnyds – 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860 open by appointment only
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig road, carneros (between napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 open daily 10-5
BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado trail, napa; 707 253-1400 open daily 10-5
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-2345 open daily 10:30-5
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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
David Arthur – 1521 Sage canyon road, St. helena; 707 963-5190 open by appointment only Fontanella Family – 1721 Partrick road, napa; 707 252-1017 open daily by appointment 10-4
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big rock road, St. helena; 707 963-3900 open by appointment only
DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARD Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-7111 open daily 10-5
eSt. 1860 - leSS thAn 400 cASeS/YeAr ProDUceD
Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting. FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 larkmead lane, calistoga; 707 942-0859 open daily 10-5
Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery. Gift Items, Picnic Area
Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome. Frazier Winery – 70 rapp lane, napa; 707 255-3444 x107 open by appointment
open fridays and Mondays 11-4 and other days by appointment. FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. helena hwy 29 n., St. helena; 707 963-9694 open Daily 10-5
825 fulton lane, St. helena • 707-967-0719 • www.DavidfultonWinery.com Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
Del Bondio Wine Co. – 1333 Bella oaks lane, napa; 707 963-2805 open by appointment only Frog’s Leap – 8815 conn creek road, rutherford; 707 963-4704 open by appointment only
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak rd, napa; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only G Cook – 264 n. fork crystal Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-7760 open by appointment only
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. helena highway, St. helena; 707 963-2134 open by appointment only Gargiulo – 575 oakville crossroad, napa; 707 944-2770 open by appointment only
Delectus Winery – 908 c enterprise Way, napa; 707 255-1252 open daily by appointment Gemella Wines – napa; 707 261-9855 open by appointment only
Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain road, calistoga; 707 942-1189 open by appointment only Girard Winery – (tasting room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297; open daily 10-6 Winery by appointment only
DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig rd, napa; 707 257-0101 open daily 10-6 Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder rd; 707 254-7766 open daily by appointment
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Golden State Vintners – 401 St. helena highway South, St. helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5
Domaine Chandon – 1 california Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 open daily 10-5 Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 open daily 10-4:30
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified forest rd, calistoga; 707 942-4437 open by appointment only 10-5
DOMINARI
Napa’s newest Classic! GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-2784 open daily 9:30-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings
We invite you to come see our beautiful new space,
and taste our stellar lineup of current releases, which features Groth – 750 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 944-0290 open by appointment only
some of the Napa Valley’s most classic and sought after varietals. Guffy – 1390 thompson Ave, napa; 707 258-2532 open by appointment only
open by appointment 7 days a week, 10 am to 4.30 pm
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963-9059 open by appointment only
620 trancas Street, napa | 707-226-1600 | Dominari.com
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open 11-6 Mon-Wed; 11-8 thu-Sat; Sun 11-5
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 lodi lane, St. helena; 707 963-7108 open by appointment, 10-4 Haber Family Vnyds– 345 Pine Breeze Dr, Angwin; 914 804-9660 open by appointment only
Dutch Henry Winery – 4300 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5771 open daily 10-4:30 HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-0781 open daily 10-5
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope canyon rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 open appointment by only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Eeden Wines– 3505 Spring Mountain rd., St. helena; 707 337-5526 open daily 12-4 by appointment only Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge road, rutherford; 707 967-0700 open by appointment only
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. helena hwy So, St. helena; 707 967-2620 open daily 10-5:15
EHLERS ESTATE
Join us in our historic stone building salon and beautiful olive grove. Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified forest rd, St. helena; 707 942-6760 open by appointment
Tuesday thru Saturday, 11-4:30 – $25 for a current flight tasting HdV Wines – 588 trancas St, napa; 707 251-9121 open by appointment only
Enjoy our limited production 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (95 points) Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-4269 open Wed-Sun 11-4
All proceeds benefit cardiovascular research.
For reservations, call 707-963-5972 Heitz Cellars Tasting Room – 436 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-3542 open daily 11-4:30
3222 ehlers lane, St. helena | for reservations, call 707.963.5972 Helena View Johnston – 3500 highway 128, calistoga; 707 942-4956 open by appointment only
Hendry – 3104 redwood Dr, napa; 707 226-8320 open by appointment only
El Molino Winery – St. helena; 707 963-6021 Weekdays, by appointment only
Hess Collection – 4411 redwood rd, napa; 707 255-1144 open daily 10-5:30
Elizabeth Rose – Poured at cult Wine central, 40 St. helena hwy,oakville; 800 848-9630 open daily 10-4
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 open daily 10-6
Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 rutherford road, rutherford; 707 963-6067 open daily 10-6
Honig Vineyards – 850 rutherford rd, rutherford; 707 963-5618 open daily by appointment 10-4
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson rd, napa; 707 255-0504 open by appointment only
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Elyse – 2100 hoffman ln, napa; 707 944-2900 open by appointment only 10-5
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 open daily by appointment only 11-4
Envy Wines – 1170 tubbs ln, calistoga; 707 942-4670 open daily by appointment 10-4:30
Hunnicutt Wines –3524 Silverado trail north, St. helena; 707 963-2911 open by appointment only
ETUDE Ilona Howell Mountain –tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park road, St. helena; 800 752-9463 open by appointment only
STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW TASTING ROOM
J. Doran – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 925 418-5630 open by appointment
We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette lane, napa limited tours and tastings by appointment only
2 for 1 Tasting with this ad (Save up to $25)
James Cole – 5014 Silverado trail, napa; 707 251-9905 open by appointment only
1250 cuttings Wharf road, napa | open Daily 10am-4:30pm
707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com James Creek – 2249 James creek rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 open by appointment only
Jarvis Winery – 2970 Monticello rd, napa; 1-800-255-5280 open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-0530 open by appointment only Jericho Canyon Vnyd –3322 old lawley toll rd, calistoga; 707 942-9665 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Falcor – 2511 napa corporate Dr, Ste 115, napa; 888-402-Wine open daily 10-5 JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 open daily 10-6
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, oakville; 707 944-2861 open by appointment only 10-3 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
Farella – 2222 n. 3rd Ave, napa; 707 254-9489 open by appointment only John Anthony Vineyards – 1440 first Street, napa; 707 265-7711 open daily 10-2am
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
Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. helena hwy So., St. helena; 707 967-8032 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointmentBy appointment
Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 967-6723 open by appointment only
JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2332 open daily by appointment only 10-4
FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 800 535-6400 open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Juicebox – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 707 254-1212 open daily by appointment only 9-5
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy lane, napa; 707 256-2757 Mon-tue 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 open by appointment only Mount Veeder Winery – Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 open by appointment only
Keenan – 3660 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment only MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado trail, rutherford; 800 MUM-nAPA open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 open by appointment only Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel ln; St. helena; 707 963-2000 open by appointment only MurphyVineyards – 395 crane Ave, St. helena; 707 963-2516 open by appointment only
Kelly Fleming Wines – 2339 Pickett rd, calistoga; 707 942-6849 open by appointment only NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-2565 open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Family owned producer of Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-8011 open by appointment
Estate Carneros Pinot Noir for 30 years. Napa Wine Company – 1133 oakville cross rd, oakville; 707 944-1710 open daily 10-4
Visit our beautiful winery on the Silverado Trail in St Helena
to taste Estate Pinot Noir, single-vineyard Petite Sirah and Neal Family Vineyards – 716 liparita rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 open by appointment
a variety of other classic and esoteric varietals. Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-9000 open by appointment
open daily by appointment only, 11am to 4pm Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-8840 open by appointment
1001 Silverado trail South, St. helena • (707) 963-5667
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment
Kenzo Estate – 3200 Monticello road, napa; 707 259-5408 Daily by appointment 10-4:30 Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 967-9600 open Mon-fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 by appt
Kitchak Cellars – napa; 707 225-2276 open by appointment Nord Estate – Yountville; 707 945-1094 open by appointment only
KooLooLoo Vineyard – 1004 clinton Street, napa; 707 815-6510 tue-Sun 12-6 O’Brien Estate – 1200 orchard Ave, napa; 707 252-8463 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Krupp Brothers – 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment O’Shaughnessy Estate – Angwin, 707 965-2898 open by appointment only
Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 302-2209 open by appointment only Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado trail, napa; 707-944-9665 open by appointment
Ladera – 150 White cottage rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 open by appointment only Olabisi – 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open Mon-Sun 11-6
Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., napa; 707 257-0360 open daily 10-5 OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 lincoln Ave, calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5
Lamborn Family Vnyds – Summit lake Dr, howell Mtn; 925 254-0511 open by appointment only Opus One – 7900 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 944-9442 open daily by appointment 10-4:30
Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 larkmead ln, calistoga; 707 942-0167 open by appointment only 10-4 Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. helena; 707 967-9179 open by appointment Mon-fri 1-4
Lava Vine – 965 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9500 open daily 10-5 Outpost Estate Wines – Angwin; 707 965-1718 open by appointment only
Lindstrom – 5994 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-6289 exclusive tastings by appoinment only Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 (closed tuesdays)
Lion's Run Wines – tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 287-0273 open by appointment Page Wine Cellars – 520 california Blvd, #20, napa; 707 944-2339 open by appointment only
Lokoya – 7600 St. helena hwy, oakville; 707 948-1968 open by appointment only Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 hagen road, napa; 707 226-5587 open daily by appointment
Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-4555 open daily 11-6 Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-7504 open by appointment
Loos Family Wines – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 408 799-5938 open by appointment Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-0689 open by appointment fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun
LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. helena hwy So. (hwy 29 ), St. helena; 707 968-3361 open daily 10-6 Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer rd, oakville; 707 944-1683 open by appointment
Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 open by appointment
LUNA VINEYARDS Patz & Hall – 851 napa Valley corporate Way, Ste A, napa; 707 265-7700 open Wed-Sun 10-4
The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-0770 open by appointment
salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample
Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 933-8352 open by appointment only
other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings Pedras Wines – 5040 Silverado trail, napa; 707 287-4925 open by appointment only
in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Peju – 8466 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-3600 open daily 10-6
open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-2474
Peter Franus Wine Company – napa; 707 945-0542 open by appointment only
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 255-8864 open daily 10-5 Pheonix – 3175 Dry creek road, napa; 877 374-6364 By advance appointment only
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 n. St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-6577 open daily 10-4 Pina Napa Valley – 8060 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 738-9328 open daily by appointment 10-4
MAHONEY VINEYARDS – taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 open daily 11-6 Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-9777 open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings fri-Sat 11-9 PlumpJack Winery – 620 oakville crossroad, oakville; 707 945-1220 open daily 10-4
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open thu-Sun 10-5 Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley rd, napa; 707 965-1246 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. helena hwy 29, St. helena; 707 963-5292 open daily 10-5 Porter Family Vineyards – napa; 707 265-7980 open by appointment only
Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs rd, St. helena; 707 963-8490 open by appointment PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 lewelling, St. helena; 707 963-Port (7678) open daily 10:30-4:30
Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room – 7l4 first St, napa 707 255-0658 open thu-Mon 11-5:30 Children & Pets OK
Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 lokoya rd, napa; 707 224-4030 open by appointment only Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4949 open by appointment
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 las Amigas rd, napa; 707 252-0186 open by appointment only Provenance – 1695 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 968-3633 open daily 10:30-5:30
MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-7777 open daily 10-6:30 Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo trail, St. helena; 707 967-1601 open by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Quixote – 6126 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2659 open by appointment
Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel ln, St. helena; 707 963-3141 open daily 10-4
Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage canyon rd, rutherford; 707 225-4367 open by appointment only Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-0758 open daily 10-5:30
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado trail, oakville; 707 944-9500 open daily 11-5 RAZI WINERY
New tasting room in Napa Valley
MJA – 647 greenfield rd, St. helena; 707 963-3394 open by appointment only ‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’
Modus Operandi Cellars – 45 enterprise ct, napa; 530 219-6199 open by appointment only Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs
MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 253-2802 open daily 10-4:30 Schedule a tasting daily 10 am to 4 pm
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
3108 Silverado trail, napa Valley • (707) 224-4299
Morey Cellars – napa call for information; 707 226-2348
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
Revana Family – 2930 St. helena hwy, St. helena; 707 967-8814 open by appointment
ST. CLEMENT
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn rd, calistoga; 707 942-6800 open by appointment “BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY” & “LOCAL WINEMAKER”
Two Years in a Row
REYNOLDS FAMILY – 3266 Silverado trail, napa; 707 258-2558 open daily 10-5
2 for 1 on any tasting including Single Vineyard Tasting
Rios Wine – 1334-B lincoln Ave, calistoga; 707 942-1376 open daily 10:30-6:30 Save up to $25
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-4661 open by appointment 2867 St. helena north, St. helena | open Daily 10am-4:30pm
707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com
Road 31 Wine Co – napa; 707 649-1200 open by appointment only
Robert Biale – 4038 Big ranch rd, napa; 707 257-7555 open by appointment St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. helena; 707 963-1313 open daily 10-5:30
Robert Craig Winery – 625 imperial Way, napa; 707 252-2250 x1 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. helena; 707 967-9463 open by appointment
St. Supéry – 8440 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 800 942-0809 open daily 10-5
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 963-9177 open by appointment
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2020 open daily 10-4:30
ROBERT MONDAVI – 7801 St. helena hwy 29, oakville; 707 968-2001 open daily 10-5
Stags’ Leap Winery – 6150 Silverado trail, napa; 1-800-395-2441 By advance appointment only
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 open daily 10-4:30
Stagecoach Vineyard – 3267 Soda canyon rd., napa; 707 259-1198 open by appointment
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-8004 open by appointment Staglin Family – 1570 Bella oaks ln, rutherford; 707 944-0477 open by appointment
ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado trail, no, St. helena; 707 963-5170 open daily 10-5 Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado trail, napa; 707 252-7272 open daily 10:30-4:30
Wine & cheese pairing by appointment, daily 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25 fri, Sat & Sun by appointment
STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; 707 942-3344 Mon-fri 10:30-5
Round Pond Winery – 886 rutherford rd, rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 By appointment Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Sat-Sun 10-5
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 968-1161 open daily 10-5 Stoneheath Winery – napa; 707 257-0701 open by appointment
Rudd Winery – 500 oakville cross rd, oakville; 707 944-8577 open tues-Sat by appointment Stonehedge Winery – 1004 clinton St, napa; 707 256-4444 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sat 12-8
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. helena; 707 967-8025 open by appointment Stony Hill Vineyard – call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636 open Mon-fri 9-5 by appt only
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9353 open by appointment Storybook Mountain – 3835 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-5310 open by appointment
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 galleron rd, rutherford; 707 963-9646 open daily 11-5 by appointment
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-0544 open daily 10-4:30
SUMMERS ESTATE – 1171 tubbs lane, calistoga; 707 942-5508 open daily 10:30-4:30
Rutherford Hill – 200 rutherford hill rd, rutherford; 707 963-1871 open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 968-3200 open daily 10-4:30 Summit Lake – 2000 Summit lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 open by appointment
Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money road, oakville; 707 944-1305 open daily by appointment 10-4 SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. helena hwy S, St. helena; 707 963-3104 open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Saintsbury – 1500 los carneros Ave, napa; 707 252-0592 open Mon-Sat by appointment
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley ln, rutherford; 707 967-3500 open by appointment
Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. helena; 707 963-5105 open by appointment
TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 first Street, napa/ 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9
Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5889 open by appointment
Taylor Family Vineyards –5991 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-3593 open by appointment
Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. helena hwy, rutherford; 707 963-1980 open daily 10-4 Tayson Pierce – call for directions,St. helena; 707 963-2636 By appointment only
School House Vineyards – 3549 langtry rd, St. helena; 707 963-4240 open by appointment Teachworth – 4451 St. helena hwy, calistoga; 707 942-8432 open by appointment
Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg rd, calistoga; 707 942-2414 open daily by appointment 10-4 Tedeschi Family Winery – 2779 grant St. calistoga; 707 337-5526 tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only
Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt rd, St. helena; 707 963-4882 open by appointment Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 967-8340 open by appointment
Sciandri Family Vineyards – napa; 707 277-4999 x3 open by appointment The Terraces – 1450 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-1707 open by appointment
Seavey Vineyard – 1310 conn Valley rd, St. helena; 707 963-8339 open by appointment Tofanelli Family – 1212 Pine St, calistoga; 707 942-6504 open by appointment only
SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. helena hwy 29, rutherford; 707 944-2945 open daily 10:30-5 Tom Eddy – 3870 hwy 128, calistoga; 707 942-4267 open by appointment
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Toolbox Wine Co. – 1021 McKinstry St, napa; 707 257-6796 open daily 11-7
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado trail, napa; 707 944-2877 open by appointment Tournesol Wine – napa; 707 694-6073 open by appointment only
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-1154 open by appointment Trahan Winery – 974 franklin St, napa; 707 257-7477 open daily 11-6
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado trail, napa; 707 255-5990 fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-thu by appointment Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 oak Knoll Ave, napa; 707 255-7700 open daily 10-4:30
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, napa; 707 299-3930 open by appointment only Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall lane, St. helena; 707 967-8027 open by appointment
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 hillview Place, St. helena; 707 963-0804 open by appointment
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 oakville crossroad, oakville; 1-800-273-8809 open Mon-Sun 9-5
TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 n. St. helena hwy, St. helena; 1-800-473-4454 open daily 10-5
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-9581 open daily 10-5
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, napa; 707 251-1956 open daily 11-7
Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado trail, napa; 707 226-8569 fri & Sat 11-4, thu-tue by appt
Truchard – 3234 old Sonoma rd, napa; 707 253-7153 open by appointment
Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-1770 open daily 10-5 Tudal Winery – 1015 Big tree rd, St. helena; 707 963-3947 open by appointment
Sixteen by Twenty Wines – 4155 Dry creek rd, napa; 707 226-6860 open by appointment only Tulocay – 1426 coombsville rd, napa; 707 255-4064 open by appointment
Sky Vineyards – 1500 lokoya rd, napa; 707 935-1391 open by appointment TURNBULL WINE CELLARS – 8210 highway 29, oakville; 707 963-5839 open daily 10-4:30
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain rd, St. helena; 707 963-2283 open by appointment Twenty Rows – 880 Vallejo Street, napa; 707 265-7750 tue-Sat 11-5
Sodaro Estate – 24 Blue oak lane, napa; 707 812-4848 open by appointment Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal lane, calistoga; (707) 942-7122 open Mon-Sat 9-4
Somerston Ranch Tasting Room – 6490 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-8200 Daily 10am-10pm Ubuntu Annex – tasting room, 1130 Main St, napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, thu-fri 12-7, Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6
Somerston Vineyards – 3450 Sage canyon rd, St. helena; 707 944-8200 open by appointment Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 first St, napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6,tue 12-8
Spelletich Cellars – 425 gateway rd W, napa; 707 363-5757 open by appointment V Madrone – 3199 St. helena hwy n, St. helena; 707 963-3573 open by appointment
V Wine Cellars – 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 open daily 10-7
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. helena; 707 963-0134 open by appointment
V. SATTUI WINERY – corner hwy 29 & White ln, St. helena; 707 963-7774 open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5)
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. rd, St. helena; 707 967-4188 open by appointment Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours
VALLEY GATE VINEYARDS– 1 Kirkland ranch road, napa; 707 254-8673 ext. 127 open daily 10-5 Atascadero Creek – 4114 ross road, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 By appointment only
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado trail, napa; 707 257-0130 open daily 10-6 by appointment Balletto – 5700 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 568-2455 open daily 10-5
Verismo Wines – 100 rapp ln, napa; 707 944 Wine (9463) open by appointment only B. R. COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 800-330-4064 open daily 10-5
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110 open by advance appointment Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
VinRoc – napa; 707 265-0943 open by appointment B Wise Vnyds – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 greenwood Ave, calistoga; 707 942-6995 open daily 10-4:30 by appointment Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 open daily 11-4:30
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 open daily 10-5 by appointment Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner rd, Santa rosa; 707 578-4091 open by appointment only
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St helena hwy, St. helena; 707 963-9292 open by appointment Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-9171 open daily 11-4:30
Vineyard 7 & 8 – 4028 Spring Mountain road, St. helena; 707 963.9425 Mon-fri 10-2 by appointment Benovia Winery – 339 hartman rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-4441 By appointment 9am - 5pm daily
Vintner’s Collective – 1245 Main St, napa; 707 255-7150 open daily 11-6 Benziger Family Winery – 1883 london ranch rd, glen ellen; 707 935-4046 open daily 10-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 lower chiles Valley rd, St. helena; 707 965-9485 open by appointment only
Bevin Cellars – 3900 Matanzas creek ln, Santa rosa; 707 332-2918 open by appointment only
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. rd, calistoga; 707 942-0930 open by appointment 10:30-4:30
Boisset Taste of Terroir – 320 center St, healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5, thu-Sat 10:30-9
W. H. Smith– 1307 lincoln Avenue, Suite B, calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun-thu 10-5, fri-Sat 10-6
Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 open daily 10-4:30
WATERSTONE – taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Bluenose Wines – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado trail, calistoga; 707 942-5924 open daily 11-5 Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Whetstone Wine Cellars – tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, napa; 707 254-0600 open by appointment Bradford Mountain – Poured at cellars of Sonoma, 133 4th St, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10
White Cottage Ranch – 555 college Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 open by appointment 10-5 Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7
WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. helena hwy S. (hwy 29), St. helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 open daily 10-5:45 Brutocao Cellars – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Bucklin Old Hill Ranch – 8 old hill ranch rd; glen ellen 707 933-1726 By appointment
White Rock Vineyard – napa open by appointment only
Whitford Cellars – 4047 e. third Ave, napa; 707 942-0840 open by appointment only Buena Vista Winery – 18000 old Winery rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 open daily 10-5
William Cole Vnyds – 2849 Saint helena hwy north, St. helena; 707 963-6100 open by appointment only C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-433-8296 open daily 11-5
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado trail, St. helena; 707 963-8310 open daily11-5 Camellia Cellars – 57 front St., healdsburg; 707 433-1290 open daily 11-6
WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak road, napa; 707 265-3024 open daily 10-5 Captûre – healdsburg; 707 395-0457 open by appointment only
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Carol Shelton – 3354-B coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 575-3441 open by appt, 11-4
WINE GARAGE – 1020 foothill Blvd (hwy 29), calistoga; 707 942-5332 open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30 Cass Winery – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
Wineries of Napa Valley – tasting room, 1285 napa town center, napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite e, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thur-Mon 11-6,tue-Wed 4-6
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder rd, napa; 707 265-8798 open by appointment only
Cellar No. 8 – Poured at Asti Winery, 26150 Asti rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall ln, St. helena; 707 967-8046 open by appointment
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 fourth Street, Santa rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, thu-Sat 10-10
X Winery – 1405 2nd Street, napa; 707 204-9522 open by appointment only
Chalk Hill – 10300 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 800-838-4306 open daily 10-4
Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 redwood rd, napa; 707-226-1800 open daily by appointment only
Z-52 – Poured at taste at oxbow, 708 first St, napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-thu 11-6, fri-Sat 11-9 CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 first St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 open daily 11-6
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 lake county hwy; calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 Chasseur – Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 By appointment only fri 10 & 2
ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado trail, rutherford; 707 963-5188 open daily 10-4:30 Chateau Felice – 10603 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Sat-Sun 11-4, weekdays by appt
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
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A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1385 open by appointment only 2 for 1 Tasting in the Visitor Center with this ad
Acorn Winery – 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Daily 11-5 by appointment 8555 Sonoma highway, Kenwood
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Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 open by appointment only
481 1st Street, Sonoma; 707 939-7967 open daily 11-7 Christie Vineyards – 851 limerick lane, healdsburg; 707 431-0662 By appointment only
Adrian Fog – healdsburg; 707 431-1174 open by appointment,
CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-2001 open daily 11-5
ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, healdsburg; 707 433-9154 open daily 10-5 Picnic Area
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Chronicle Wines – P. o. Box 1854, Sonoma; 707-255-5862 ext 120 open by appointment only
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7209 open daily 10-5
Clarbec – 19368 orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 open by appointment only
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9200 open daily 11-4:30
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-7767 open daily 11-4:30 Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle two rock rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 open by appointment only
Alegria Winery – 12040 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Daily 11-5 by appointment 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
ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 open daily 10:30-5:30
Clos du Bois – 19410 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-3100 open daily 10-4:30
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm
Archipel – 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800-273-0177 open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Clouds Rest Vineyards – Petuluma; 707 765-0841 open by appointment only
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0606 open daily 11-5 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
ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 433-2222 open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings COMPASS Wines– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Arnot-Roberts – healdsburg; 707 820-1383 open by appointment only Copain Wines – 7800 eastside rd, healdsburg; 707 836-8822 open thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-2600 open daily 10-4:30 Corda – 845 chileno Valley rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 open by appointment onl
D & L Carinalli Vineyards – 2030 Barlow ln, Sebastopol; 707 827-3826 open daily by appointment Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Via Archimedes, geyserville; 707 857-1462 open daily 11-5
D’Argenzio – 1301 clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa rosa; 707 280-4658 Daily 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Freeman Winery – 1300 Montgomery rd, Sebastopol; 415 831-4756 open by appointment only
Dark Horse – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm Freestone Vineyards – 12747 el camino Bodega, freestone; 707 874-1010 thur-Mon 11-5
Dashe Cellars – Poured at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Friendly Dog Winery – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5
Da Vero – 788 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5 Frick – 23072 Walling road, geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers fri)
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry creek rd, geyserville; 707 433-9715 open daily 11-4 FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher creek rd, cloverdale; 707 894-3389 open daily 10:30-4:30
David Noyes – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Gallo Family Vineyards – tasting room: 320 center Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2458 open daily 10-6
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3858 thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Garden Creek Ranch– 2335 geysers rd, geyserville; 707 433-8345 open by appointment only
De La Montanya – 999 foreman ln., healdsburg; 707 433-3711 open daily 11-4:30, Mon-fri by appt
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside rd, healdsburg;707 473-2909 open daily 10:30-4:30
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 olivet road, Santa rosa; 707 526-9111 open daily 10:30-5
Geyser Peak Winery – At canyon rd, 22281 chianti rd, geyserville; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-2000 open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK 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
Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 open daily 10:30-4:30
Gofessel Vineyards – 20838 Burndale road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 open by appointment only
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine hill rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, fridays only
Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1645 open by appointment
Del Carlo Winery – 4939 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-1036 open by appointment only
Gourmet Au Bay – 913 hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-thu 11-7
Deux Amis – 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7945 open by appointment only
Graton Ridge – 3541 gravenstein hwy 116 n, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 fri-Mon 10-4:30
Downtown Wines – 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Daily 11-6
GRIEVE FAMILY – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-enoteca, 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 open daily 11-5:30, tue seasonal
Grove Street – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1000 open daily 10:30-4:30
Gustafson Family – 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs road, geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt
Duchamp Estate – 280 chiquita rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6665 open by appointment only
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma open daily 11-4:30
Dutch Bill Creek – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only
Hanna Winery – 9280 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 431-4310 open daily 10-4
DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-2700 open daily 11-5 5353 occidental rd, Santa rosa; 707 575-3371 open daily 10-4
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 lomita Avenue, Sonoma, cA 95476 Ph: 707 996-3860 open by appointment only
Dutton Estate – 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5
Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli road, forestville; 707 887-1756 open daily 10-4:30
Dutton-Goldfield– 3100 grevenstein highway north, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 open daily 10-4:30
Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5
Edmeades Tasting Room– 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 857-1529 open daily 10:30-5:30
Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 573-8711 open daily 10:30-5
Emeritus Vineyards – 2500 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 707 823-4464 Winery tour only by appointment
HAUCK CELLARS – 223 center St, healdsbug; 707 473-9065 open thu-Mon 11:30-5, fri & Sat til 7
Emtu Estate Wines – 6111 Van Keppel rd, forestville; 707887-1239 open by appointment
Hawkes Wine – 6734 hwy. 128, healdsburg; 707 433-4295 thu-Mon 10-5, tue-Wed by appointment
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 12-6
Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm – 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 open daily 12-7
Ensuenos – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm
Hawley Wines – 36 north Street, healdsburg; 707 473-9500 open daily 11-6
Eric K. James – 452 first Street e, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment
Haywood Winery – 18000 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 939-5020 open by appointment only
ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, glen ellen; 707 939-8525 open daily 11-5
Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Heintz – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 By appointment only
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1637 open daily 10-5 Highway 12 Winery – 498 first St. e, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 open daily 10:30-5:30
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5 Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 open daily 10:30-4:30 Holdredge – 51 front St, healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-feb closed tu-We Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 open daily 10-4
FAVERO VNYDS – 3939 lovall Valley rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 open by appointment only Hook and Ladder – 2134 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 546-5712 open daily 10-4:30
– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6491 open daily 10-5
FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-6700 open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Gift items. Call ahead for winery tours and wine pairings. Groups by appointment. HKG ESTATE WINES – 13647 Arnold Drive, glen ellen; 707 938-7622 thu-Sun 11-6
FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD IL CUORE – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal
113 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 431-2222 tue-Sun 11-6
Imagery Estate – 14355 hwy 12, glen ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30
Field Stone Winery – 10075 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-7266 open daily 10-5
Inman Family – 3900 Piner road, Santa rosa; 707 395-0689 fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt.
Flowers Vineyard & Winery – 28500 Seaview rd, cazadero; 707 847-3661 open by appointment
Inspiration Vnyds & Winery –3360e coffey ln, Santa rosa; 707 237-4980 open daily 11-4:30
Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, healdsburg; 707 473-0337 thu-Mon 11-6, fri-Sat 11-7
Iron Horse – 9786 ross Station rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 open daily 10-3:30
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 433-7272 open daily 10-4:30
J Keverson – Poured at Waterfront tasting rm, 53 front St, healdsburg; 707 433-3097 thu-Mon 11-5
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8pm, late weekends
J Rickards Winery – 24505 chianti rd, cloverdale; 707 758-3441 tue-Sat 11-4
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-3646 open daily 11-5
JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 open daily 10-5:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2319 open daily 11-5
John Tyler Wines – 4375 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0123 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 Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707 431-5250 open by appointment only
Forth Vnyds – 2335 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 473-0553 open by appointment Joseph Swan Winery – 2916 laguna rd, forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Foyt Family Wines – poured at roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 10-5 Kachina – 4551 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 332-7917 open by appointment only
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street e, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 open by appointment only MAYO FAMILY – at the cellar Door, 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 thu-Mon 11-6, tue & Wed 4-6
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 431-8159 open daily 11-5
KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 fri-Mon 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Keating –23564 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 939-6510 open daily 10-5
MEADOWCROFT WINES
Keller Estate – 5875 lakeville hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 thu-Sun 11- 4:30 Catch the Buzz
KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CTR – 5007 fulton rd, fulton; 707 571-8100 open daily 10-5 Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings features a “festival” of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries.
KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM – 337 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-7102 open daily 10-5 open Daily 11-6 • 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy 121, Sonoma. • 707-934-4090
Children & Pets OK
Medlock Ames – 3487 Alexander Valley rd, healdsburg; 707431-8845 open daily 10-5
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 open daily 10-4:30
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 431-2148 open daily 10:30-6
Kokomo – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0200 open daily 11-4:30
Mercury Geyserville – 20120 geyserville Avenue, geyserville; 707 857-9870 thu-Mon 11-7
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 river rd, guerneville; 707 824-7000 open daily 10-5
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 los Amigos rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4032 open daily 10-5
Krutz Family Cellars– 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 open by appointment only Merry Edwards – 2959 gravenstein hwy n, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 open daily 10:30-4 Michael Bernard – 779 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2900 open daily11-5
La Crema – 235 healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, healdsburg; 707 431-9400 open daily 10:30-5:30 Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7427 open by appointment only
Lago di Merlo – at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Mietz Cellars – Poured at family Wineries – Dry creek Valley: 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 473-2999 open daily 10-4:40 Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside rd; healdsburg; 707 431-2121 open daily 10-5
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-9600 open daily 10:30-4:30 Montemaggiore – 2355 West Dry creek r rd; healdsburg; 707 433-9499 open by appointment only
Lancaster Estate – 15001 chalk hill rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 open by appointment only MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 lytton Springs rd; healdsburg; 707 433-4320 open by appointment only
Landmark – 101 Adobe canyon rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 open daily 10:30-4:30
LARSON FAMILY – 23355 Millerick rd, Sonoma; 707-938-3031 open daily 10-5 MOONDANCE CELLARS
Poured at roots in Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Dr/hwy, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 open daily 11-6 Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces
small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by
Laurel Glen – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm, tue by appt the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery.
Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian)
LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 open daily 10-5
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Jack london Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, glen ellen | 11-5 thursday-Monday
707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com the Pup is always welcome
Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 352 262-0963 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt
MOSHIN VINEYARDS – 10295 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5499 open daily 11-4:30
Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 433-9211 open daily 10-5
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine creek rd, healdsburg; 707 292-8148 open by appointment only
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma hwy, glen ellen; 707 996-2750 thu-Mon 11-4:30
Mueller – 6301 Starr rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 fri-Sun 11-5
Littorai Wines – 788 gold ridge rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 open by appointment only
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, healdsburg; 800 499-7644 open daily 10:30-5:30
Locals Tasting Room – corner of geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707-857-4900 open daily 11-6, tue by appt
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6
Longboard Vineyards – 5 fitch St, healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Wed-Sat, Mon 11-6, Sun 11-5 (closed tue)
Mutt Lynch Winery – 602 limerick ln, healdsburg; 707 942-6180 open by appointment only
LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 935-7221 open daily 11-5
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Nalle – 2383 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Sat 12-5, Sun & fri by appt
Lynmar Estate – 3909 frei rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 open daily 10-5 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 napa rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 open daily 10-6
MacLeod Family Vnyd – Kenwood; 707 833-4312 open by appointment only Novy Family – 980 Airway ct, Ste c, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 open by appointment daily 10-3
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, healdsburg; 707 433-4780 open by appointment only Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 open Sat 1-4
Macrae Family – at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5 Optima Winery – 498 Moore ln, Unit c, healdsburg; 707 431-8222 open by appointment only
MacRostie Winery – 21481 eighth St e, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Orchard Station Winery – 14301 Arnold Dr, Jack london Village, glen ellen; 707-938-7550 thu-Mon 11-5
MADRONE RIDGE WINERY– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30 Owl Ridge – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
MANZANITA CREEK – 1441 A&B grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-4052 fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-thur by appt Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 open by appointment only
– Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Palmeri – Poured at terroirs Artisan Wines, 21001 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30
Marimar Estate – 11400 graton road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 open daily 11-4 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-0422 open daily 11-4:30
MARTIN RAY – 2191 laguna road, Santa rosa; 707 823-2404 open daily 11-5 PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 thomas lake harris Dr, Santa rosa; 707 528-Wine open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours 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 PARADISE RIDGE TASTING ROOM – 8860 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open daily 11-6
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Martorana Family Winery– 5956 West Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1909 open by appointment only
Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 open by appointment only
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley rd, Santa rosa; 707 528-6464 open daily 10-4:30
Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 lambert Bridge rd, healdsburg; 877-825-5547 open daily 11-5
MATRIX – 3291 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1911 open daily 11-5
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Pasterik Vnyd – 3491 West Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4655 open by appointment only
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 431-0804 open daily 10-5 Pastori Winery – 23189 geyserville Ave, cloverdale; 707 857-3418 open by appointment only
MAYO FAMILY – 13101 Arnold Drive @ highway 12, glen ellen; 707 938-9401 open daily 10:30-6:30 Paul Hobbs – Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 open by appointment only
MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 open daily 10:30-6:30 Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 canyon rd, geyserville; 707 857-3531 open daily 10-4:30
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West olivet rd, Santa rosa; 800-891-0244 open daily 10:30-4:30 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 Daily 10-5 by appointment
Peters Family – 2064 hwy. 116 no, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 open by appointment only SONOMA-CUTRER – 4401 Slusser rd, Windsor, 707 237-3489 Appointments recommended, thu-Mon 10-4
Peterson – 4791 Dry creek rd, Bldg #7, healdsburg; 707-431-7568 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 e napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, tue hours seasonal
Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5
Petroni Vineyards – 990 cavedale road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 open by appointment Souverain – At historic Asti, 26150 Asti Post office rd, cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5
Pezzi King Vnyds – old roma Station, 412 hudson St , healdsburg; 707 431-9388 open by appointment only ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian rd, Santa rosa; 888-675-Wine open daily 10-5
Portalupi – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 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 by appointment
Preston of Dry Creek – 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 Starlite Vineyards – 5511 highway 128, geyserville; 707 431-1102 open daily 11-5
RH – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Stephen & Walker – 243 healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8749 open daily 11-7
Ramazzotti Wines – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11-6 Stonestreet Alexander Mountain – 7111 highway 128; 707 473-3333; healdsburg open daily 10-5
Ravenswood – 18701 gehricke rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 open daily 10-4:30 Stryker Sonoma – 5110 highway 128; geyserville; 707 433-1944 open daily 10:30-5
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4365 open daily 11-5 Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda rock ln, healdsburg; 707 431-7745 open by appointment only
Richardson Winery – at the cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 olivet rd, Santa rosa; 707 526-9463 open daily 10:30-5
Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs – 650 lytton Springs rd, healdsburg; 707 433-7721 open daily 11-4 Sum; fri-Sun till 5 Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-fri 11-4
River Road Vnyds – 5220 ross rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 open by appointment only Talty – 7127 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8438 open by appointment only
Roadhouse Winery – 107B W. north Street, healdsburg; 707 922-6362 tue-thu 12-6, fri-Sun 12-7 Tara Bella – 3701 Viking rd, Santa rosa; 707 544-9049 open by appointment only
Robert Hunter – at the cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 open daily 11-6 Teira Wines – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5
Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wood rd, fulton; 707 578-1601 thu-Mon 10-4 Teldeschi Winery – 3555 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-6626 open daily 12-5
Robert Young Estate – 4960 red Winery rd, geyserville; 707 431-4811 open daily 10-4:30 Terroirs Artisan Wines – 21001 geyserville Ave, Ste 101, geyserville; 707 857-4101 thu-Mon 11:30-6:30
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 open by appointment only Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside road, healdsburg; 707 431-8031 open daily 11-5
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma open daily 11-6 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine tastings: 9058 Windsor rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-fri 12-8, later on weekends
Rochioli – 6192 Westside rd, healdsburg; 707 433-2305 thu-Mon 11-4, tue-Wed by appt Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, healdsburg; 707 433-2393 open daily 11-6. fri & Sat 11-7
Rocking Z – Poured at hudson Street Wineries, 428 hudson Street, healdsburg; 707 433-2364 open daily 11-5 Tin Barn – 21692 eighth St e. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 fri-Sun 11-4, Mon-thu by appt
RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 old redwood hwy, healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Toad Hollow – 409A healdsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 431-8667 open daily 10:30-5:30
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK open daily 10-5 TOPEL – tasting room in healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 open daily 11-7
ROESSLER – 380 first St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 open daily 11-6 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Route 128 Winery – 21079 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 696-0004 thur-Sun 12-6 TRENTADUE – 19170 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 433-3104 open daily 10-5
Rued – 3863 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-1569 open daily 11-4:30 Tres Hermanas – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 open daily 10-4 Trione Winery – 19550 geyserville Ave, geyserville; 707 814-8100 thur-Sun 10-5
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 gravenstein hwy n, forestville; 707 887-3344 open daily 11-5 Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-9545 open daily 10-5
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison rd; Santa rosa; 707 542-3138 open by appointment only Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside rd, healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Saini Vineyards – 918 ridge View Dr; healdsburg; 707 799-0272 open by appointment only Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 open daily 11-6
Sapphire Hill – 55 front Street, healdsburg; 707 431-1888 thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-5590 open by appointment only
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at locals: geyserville Ave & hwy 128, geyserville; 707 857-4900 open daily 11am-6pm Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone rd, glen ellen; 707 996-6941 open daily 10-4:30
SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-2285 open daily 10-4 Vérité – 4611 thomas rd, healdsburg; 800 273-0177 open by appointment only
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 open daily 10-5
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry creek road, geyserville; 707 473-2992 open daily 11-5
Vintners Signatures –4001 highway 128, geyserville; 707 857-3300 open daily 10:30-5
SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
SEABISCUIT RANCH – Poured at Sonoma enoteca, 35 e napa St, Suite B ; 707 935-1791 Wed-Mon 11-5:30, tue seasonal Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room
or through our Wine Club Enoteca.
SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 fourth St. east, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 open daily 10-5
Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
Sebastopol Vineyards – 8757 green Valley rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 9077 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood • open Daily 10am-5pm
707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com
Seghesio Winery – 14730 grove St, healdsburg; 707 433-3579 open daily 10–5
Selby Winery – 215 center St, healdsburg; 707 431-1288 open daily 11-5 Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 river rd, cloverdale; 707 894-5166 open by appointment only
Sheldon – 1301 cleveland Ave, Santa rosa; 707 865-6755 Sat-Sun 2-7 or by appt Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar rd, glen ellen; 707 939-0708 open daily 11-5
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste c, Santa rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Westwood Winery – 11 e. napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 thur-Mon 11-5
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 chianti road, geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt White Oak Vineyards – 7505 hwy 128, healdsburg; 707 433-8429 open daily 10-5
Simi Winery – 16275 healsburg Ave, healdsburg; 707 433-6981 open daily 10-5 Williamson – 134 Matheson St, healdsburg; 707 433-1500 open daily 11-7
WILSON – 1960 Dry creek road, healdsburg; 707 433-4355 open daily 11-5 Heart’s Fire – 165 cristich lane, Unit K, campbell; 1st Sun of the month 1-4
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-8755 open daily 9-5
Windsor Oaks Vineyards – 10810 hillview rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 open by appointment only
Hillcrest Terrace – 429B ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426-1500 Sat-Sun 12-5 & by appointment
Wine Tree Farm – Poured at family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma hwy 12; 888-433-6555 open daily 10:30-5
HUNTER HILL – 7099 glen haven rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
Woodenhead – 5700 river rd, Santa rosa; 707 887-2703 open thu-Mon 10:30-4:30
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE – 1000 lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 open daily 10-5
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-8511 fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 846-8463 open Daily 12-5
XYZin – Poured at geyser Peak, 22281 chianti rd, healdsburg; 707 857-2500 open daily 10-5
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville rd, gilroy; 408 847-8827 open daily 10-5
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry creek rd, healdsburg; 707 433-4410 open daily 11-4:30
Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 open by appointment only
La Honda – 2645 fair oaks Ave, redwood city; 650 366-4104 open by appointment only
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo road, half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 open daily 10-5
Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 hwy 9, Boulder creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, hollister; 831 636-1023 open daily 11-5
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 hames road, corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 loma Prieta Way, los gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Aptos Creek – 520 nisene Meadws ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 open by appointment only
Martin Ranch – 6675 redwood retreat road, gilroy; 408 842-9197 open third weekend of each month 12-4
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, capitola; 831 462-1065 open daily 11-6
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 open by appointment only
Bargetto Winery – 3535 n. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 open daily 12-5
MJA Vineyards – 328A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 421-9380 thu-Sun 12-6
Beauregard – 10 Pine flat road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-Wine open daily 11-5
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan hill; 408 776-8938 open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment
Big Basin Vnyds – 830 Memory ln, Boulder creek; 831 621-8028 open by appointment only
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan hill; 408 779-7389 tue-Sun 10-5
Big Basin Tasting Room – 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 831 621-8028 thu-Mo 11-5, fri-Sat 11-7
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 fri-Sun 12-5
Black Ridge – 18550 Black rd, los gatos; 408 399-6396 open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment
Mount Eden Vnyds – 22020 Mr. eden rd, Saratoga; 409 867-5832x10 open by appointment only, tours, no tasting
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 888 819-6789 open daily 12-close
Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-0821 open by appointment only
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 open by appointment only
Muns Vineyard – los gatos; 408 515-2663 open by appointment only
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit rd, los gatos; 408 353-6290 open thu-Sun 11-5
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear creek road, los gatos; 408 354-1111 open daily 11-5
Odonata – 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5
Calera – 11300 cienega road, hollister; 831 637-9170 open daily 11-4:30
Organic Wine Works – 379 felton empire rd, felton; 800-oWW-Wine open daily 12-5
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass hwy, hollister; 800 543-1702 open daily 9-6
Osocalis – 5579 old San Jose rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 open by appointment only
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 liberta Drive, Morgan hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5
P&M Staiger Vineyard –1300 hopkins gulch rd, Boulder creek; 831 338-0172 open by appointment only
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, tue 4-12
Pietra Santa – 10034 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 open by appointment only
Pelican Ranch – 402 ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 426-6911 fri-Sun 12-5
Cinnabar – 23000 congress Springs rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special events and by appointment only
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello rd, cupertino; 408 741-1310 open daily 11-5
Clos LaChance – 1 hummingbird ln, San Martin; 800 itS-Wine open daily 11-5
Pinder – 165 cristich lane, campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall lane, Santa cruz; 831 439-9235 open by appointment only
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
COOPER-GARROD – 22645 garrod rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours POETIC CELLARS – 5000 rodeo gulch road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Copious Winery – 427 Swift Street, A, Santa cruz; 831 425-Wine fri-Sun 12-5 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey hwy, gilroy; 408 842-5649 open daily 10-5
Creekview Vineyards – 12467 creekview ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 open by appointment Regale Winery – 24040 Summit road, los gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5:30 or by appointment
Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm – 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-Wine Wed-Sun 11-5 Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello road, cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear creek rd, los gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 River Run – 65 rogge lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 open by appointment only
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 cienega Valley road, hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean creek rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Domenico Wines – 1697 industrial rd, San carlos; 650 593-2335 open daily 12-5 Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5
Enz – 1781 limekiln road, hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-1947 open daily 11-5
Equinox – 427-c Swift St, Santa cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 fri-Sun 12-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 redwood retreat, gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5
FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, los gatos; 408 358-4949 tue-Sun 12-6 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 congress Springs rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome Silver Mountain – off old San Jose-Soquel rd Miller cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-4 by appointment
Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 cienega road, hollister; 831 636-8986 open by appointment only Silver Mountain – 402 ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa cruz; 831 466-0559 thu-Sun 12-5
Fortino Winery – 4525 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 842-3305 tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Solis – 3920 hecker Pass hwy, gilroy; 408 847-6306 open daily 12-5
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 e. Main St, Morgan hill; 408 779-2145 open daily 10-5 Sones Cellars – 334 B ingalls St, Santa cruz; 831 420-1552 fri-Sun 12-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 felton empire rd, felton; 831 335-4441 open daily 12-5 Soquel Vineyards – 8063 glen haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4
Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 open by appointment only Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa cruz; 831 458-5030 open daily 12-5
Summerayne – limekiln road, hollister; 831 902-5638 open by appointment only Marilyn Remark – 645 river road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, holidays 11-5
Sycamore Cellars – 45185 Arroyo Seco road, greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5 Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 11-4
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas road, Morgan hill; 408 779-4738 thu-Mon 12-5 Pessagno Winery – 1645 river road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-thu 11-4, fri-Sun 11-5
Team Zin – 830-3 Jury court, San Jose; 408 445-2508 1st Sun of the month Ray Franscioni – 132720 river road; gonzales; 831 455-1096 open by appointment only
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A college Ave, los gatos; 408 354-6150 open daily 11-5 Scheid Vineyards – 1972 hobson Avenue, greenfield; 831 386-0316 open daily 11-5
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5 Ventana Vineyards – 38740 los coches road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most holidays 11-5
Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, gilroy; 408 842-7016 tue-Sun 12-5 Wrath Wines – 35801 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 thu-Mon 11-4:30
Trout Gulch – 414 Avalon St, Santa cruz; 831 471-2705 open by appointment only
Vinocruz – Abbott Square on cooper Street, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-thu 11-7, fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6 LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
VINE HILL – 2300 Jarvis road, Santa cruz; 831 427-0436 open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 n. State Street, redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 open daily 10-5
Vino Tabi – 334c ingalls Street, Santa cruz; 831 426 1809 Mon-tue by appt, Wed-thu 12-5, fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 open daily11-8
Windy Oaks Estate – 550 hazel Dell rd, corralitos; 831 786-9463 Sat, Apr-oct 12-4
Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 open by appointment only
Brassfield Estate– 10915 high Valley rd, clearlake oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter
Zayante Vineyards – 420 old Mount rd; felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
Breggo Cellars – 11001 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 open daily 11-5
CARMEL VALLEY
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 open daily 10-5
Bernardus – 5 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 open daily 11-5
Brutocao Cellars – 13500 hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1664 open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Boekenoogen – 24 West carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 open daily 11-5
Ceago Del Lago – 5115 e. hwy 20, nice; 707 274-1462 open daily 10-5
Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Cesar Toxqui Cellars – 821 n. Bush St, Ukiah; 707 462-1054 open by appointment only
Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 carmel Valley road, carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill creek rd, Ukiah; 707 462-7146 open by appointment only
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 center Street, carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
Claudia Springs – 1810 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5
Cima Collina – San carlos, between ocean & 7th, carmel; 831 620-0645 thur-Mon 11- 6
Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs rd. n., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-oct, fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt
Galante Vineyards – between ocean & 7th, Dolores; carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
Drew Family – 9000 hwy 128, Philo; 707 877-1771 thu-Mon 11-5
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot road, carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 open daily 11-5
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. house road, hopland; 707 744-1493 open by appointment only
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 open daily 11-6
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 open by appointment
Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 open daily 11-5
Elke Vineyards – 12351 hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 fri-Mon 11-5
Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 fri-Sun 11-5
Esterlina – 1200 holmes ranch road, Philo; 707 895-2920 open by appointment only
MORGAN WINERY – 204 crossroads Blvd, carmel; 831 626-3700 open daily 11-6
Foursight Wines – 14475 highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 fri-Mon 10-4:30
Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del fino Place, carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5
Frey – 14000 tomki rd, redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-fri 10-5, by appointment
Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 east carmel Valley road, carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 open daily 11-5:30
Germain-Robin – P. o. Box 1059, Ukiah; 707 462-0314 open by appointment only Mon-frid
Rancho Cellars – 26340 carmel rancho Blvd, carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-6
Goldeneye Winery – 9200 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 open daily 11-4
Talbott Vineyards – 53 West carmel Valley rd, carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 open daily 11-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.hwy 101; Suite 3, hopland; 707 744-8466 open daily 10-5
MONTEREY WINERIES
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 open daily 10-5
A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 cannery row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 open daily 10-6
Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point lakeview road, lower lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5
Bargetto Winery – 700 cannery row Suite g, Monterey; 831 373-4053 open daily 11-6
Guiseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds – 401School Way, redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 open by appointment only
Baywood Cellars – 381 cannery row Suite c, Monterey; 831 645-9035 open daily 12-6
Handley Cellars – 3151 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3876 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Chateau Sinnet – 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 open by appointment only
Harmonique Wines – 1810 hwy 128, near mile marker 16, Philo; 707 895-3993 fri-Mon 11-5
Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-fri by appointment only
Hawk and Horse – 13048 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-0910 open by appointment only
Pierce Ranch – 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 thu-Mon 11-6:30
High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 e. State highway 20, clearlake oaks; 707 998-9400 tue-Sat 11-5
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 cannery row, Monterey; 831-6569463 open daily 11-7
Husch Vineyards – 4400 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 open daily 10-5
Ventana Vineyards – 2999 Monterey-Salinas hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 open daily 11-5
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 open daily 10-6 JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. hwy 101, hopland; 877-462-0666 open daily 10-5
SALINAS VALLEY Jeriko Estate – 12141 hewlitt Sturtevant rd, hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-fri 11-5, fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4 Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 gaddy lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appt
Boekenoogen – Santa lucia highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 open by appointment only Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts canyon rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 open daily 11-5
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall canyon rd (hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 By appointment
De Tierra –740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 open by appointment only Le Vin Winery – 33151 hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 open by appointment only
HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 foothill road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-fri 11-4 Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 rd D, redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 open by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5 Londer Vineyards – 14051 highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 thu-Mon 11-5
Manzoni Estate – 30981 river road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5 Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 ell river rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 Wine (9463) open by appointment only
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 open daily 10:30-5 Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy road, Suisun city; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5
Mariah Vineyards – 33525 Mountain View rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 open by appointment Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. hwy 101, hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 chadbourne road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 open by appointment only
McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. hwy 101 Suite #5, hopland; 707 744-8463 open daily 10-5 Rock Creek Vineyard – 4610 green Valley rd, green Valley; 707 864-2471 open by appointment only
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. hwy 101; hopland; 707 744-1986 open daily 10-5 Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 thu-Sun 12-5
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 open daily 10-5 Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. hwy 101, hopland; 800-564-2582 open daily10-5 Vezer Family Tasting Rm– 2522 Suite V Mankas corner road, fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle rock road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 fri - Sun 11-5 Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 tours & tasting by appointment only
Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 2550 Big Valley road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 open by appointment Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 open daily 10-5 Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 11-5
Nelson Family – 550 nelson ranch road; Ukiah open daily 10-5 YOLO COUNTY
Noggle Vnyds & Winery – 700 old long Valley road, clearlake oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Berryessa Gap – 27260 hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 tue-fri 12-4, Sat-Sun appointment only
Oster – 13501 tomki road, redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 open by appointment
Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 thurs 4:30-8:30, fri 12-8:30,Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4
Pacific Star – 33000 north highway 1, fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 open daily 11-5
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 county rd, clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 1--5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 open daily 10-5
Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 open Sat-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by appointment
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 open daily 11-5
Carvalho Family – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Philo Ridge – Philo; 707 489-2303 Sat-Sun by appointment
Heringer Estates – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1227 thu-Sun 11-5
Ployez Winery – 11171 highway 29, lower lake; 707 994-2106 open daily 11-5
Purple Pearl Vineyards – 9177 currey rd, Dixon; 707 693-1607 thu-Sun 12-5
Raye's Hill Winery – 3400 chardonnay lane, Philo; 707 895-3439 open by appointment
Rominger West – 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-6
Rivino – 4101 cox Schrader rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 tue-Sun 1-5t
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 county rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6
Roederer Estate – 4501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 open daily 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744 1131 fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 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
Three Wine Company– poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 707 933-9752 fri-Sun 11-5
Rosati Family Wines – 21500 South highway 101, hopland; 707 894-3683 open daily 10-5
Todd Taylor Wines – poured at the old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Sat & Sun 11-5
Saracina Vineyards – 11684 South hwy 101, hopland; 707 744-1671 open daily 10-5
Turkovich Family Wines– 304 railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 thu 12-6, fri & Sat 12-9,Sun 12-5
Scharffenberger Cellars – 8501 hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 open daily 11-5
Wilson Vineyards – clarksburg; 916 744-1456 open by appointment only
Shannon Ridge – 12599 e. hwy 20, clear lake oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5
Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 open by appointment
Silversmith Vnyds – 3700 A rd J, redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce grove road, lower lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30 Bent Creek Winery – 5455 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-6320 fri-Sun 12-4:30
Sol Rouge – P.o. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 open by appointment Big White House – 6800 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Steele Wines – 4350 thomas Drive, at hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Cedar Mountain – 7000 tesla rd, livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4
Terra Savia – 14200 Mountain house rd, hopland; 707 744-1114 open by appointment
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 crane ridge rd, livermore; 925 454-3040 fri-Sun 12-4:30
Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, lower lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares rd, castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo open by appointment
Concannon – 4590 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2505 open daily 11-4:30
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs rd, nice; 707 274-9373 open daily 10-5
Crooked Vine – 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30
Villa La Brenta – 1780 highway 53, clearlake; 707 994-4000 tue-Sun 10-5
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 east Ave, livermore; 510 304-0914 fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Vin de Tevis – 51161 covelo rd, Dos rios; 707 983-8433 open by appointment only
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, oakland; 510 452-1800 thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt
Weibel Family Winery and Vineyards – 13300 Buckman Dr., hopland; 707 744-2200 open Daily 10-5
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore rd, livermore; 866 561-0838 fri-Sun 11-5
Whaler Vineyards – 6200 e Side capella rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 open by appointment only
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 open daily 10-5
Eckert Estate – 2400 Arroyo road, livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6
el Sol – 8626 lupine Way, livermore; 925 606-1827 fri-Sun 12-5
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 open Daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 447-5246 fri-Sun 12-5
GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 tesla rd, livermore; 925 371-8200 fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5
SUISUN VALLEY Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 Hidden Creek – 5937 graham ct, Suite B, livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Blue Victorian Vineyards– 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 John Christopher – 25 So. livermore Ave, Ste 103, livermore; 925-456-Wine thu-Sun 12-6
King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine coop thu-Sun 12-5 La Rochelle – 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6442 open daily 12-4
Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room – 1930 tice Valley Blvd, Walnut creek; 925-456-Wine Mon-fri 1-4 LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Las Positas Vineyards – 682 Pinnacle Pl, livermore; 925 989-0857 Sat-Sun 12-5
Abundance Vnyds –1150 W. turner rd, lodi; 209 334-0274 open daily 11-6
Lavish Laines Winery – tasted at good Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, livermore; 925 321-0373 fri-Sun 11-5
Akin Estates –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria lane, livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
Berghold – 17343 n. cherry rd, lodi; 209 333-9291 thu-Sun 11-5
Little Valley Winery – 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Bixler Vnyds –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Longevity Wines – 35 rickenbacker circle South, livermore; 888 325-Wine Sat-Sun 12-5
Boitano Family – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 286-1595 fri-Sun 12-5
Marr Cellars – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine tue-Sun 12-5
Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at clements ridge, 23225 e. State hwy 88, clements; 209 334-4338 fri-Sun 11-5
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 greenville rd, livermore; 925 373-6214 fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Borra Wines – 1301 e. Armstrong rd, lodi; 209 368-2446 fri-Sun 12-5
Miramont Estate – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine tue-Sun 12-5
24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Brice Station – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-5280 Sat-Sun 12-5
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 thu-Sun 12-5, fri 12-6 CellarDoor – 21 n. School Street, lodi; 209 339-4394 tue-thu 1-9, fri 1-11, Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines rd; livermore; 925 456-2390 May-oct open daily 11-4:30, nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Century Oak –22211 n. lower Sacramento rd, lodi; 209 334-3482 open daily 12-4:30
Nottingham Cellars – 2245 South Vasco rd, livermore; 925 294-8647 fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Clements Ridge – 23225 e. State hwy 88, clements; 209 759-3850 fri-Sun 11-6
Occasio – 2245B South Vasco road, livermore; 925 371-1987 fri-Sun 12 to 5 Coliseum – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 747-7733 Wed-Sun 11-5
Page Mill– 1960 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 fri-Sunday & by appointment Cosentino Winery – 3750 e. Woodbridge rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 open daily 10-5
Red Feather – 5700 greenville rd, livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-fri 12-4 d‘Art Wines – 13299 n. curry Avenue, lodi; 209 334-9946 fri-Sun 12-5
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. livermore Ave, livermore; 925 447-8941 tue-fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Dancing Coyote – 3125 e orange St., Acampo; 800 958-8524 fri-Sun 11-5
Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School St., lodi; 209 366-2634 tue-Wed 7-6, thu-Sat 8-9, Sun 9-3
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 tesla rd, livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Delicato Family – 12001 S. highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 open daily 9-5:30
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5
Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 e. gawne rd, collegeville; 209 463-0697 open daily 11-5
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-Wine Wed-Sun 11-5:30
Grady Family –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 east Ave, livermore; 408-209-9498 fri-Sun 12-5
Grand Amis – 115 north School Street, Suite 5, lodi; 209 369-6805 fri-Sun 1-5
Steven Kent – 5443 tesla rd, livermore; 925 243-6440 open daily 12-4:30
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 e. harney ln, lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat- Sun 12:30-5
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 tesla rd, livermore; 925 449-0458 thu-Sun 11-4:30
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 e. harney lane, lodi; 209 365-1900 thu-Sun 12-5
Tamas Estate – 5489 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2380 open daily 12-4:30
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 e. Woodbridge road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff common, livermore; 925 960-1006 fri-Sun 12-5
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. turner road, lodi, 209 368-0880 Daily 12-5
Tesla Vintners – 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine tue-Sun 11-5
La Bonne Vie Cellars – 29181 S. lehman rd, tracy; 209 836-21856 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Singing Winemaker (The ) – poured at tesla Vintners, 5143 tesla rd, livermore; 925 606-Wine tue-Sun 12-5 LangeTwins Winery – 1525 e. Jahant road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 open by appointment only
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 e. Vallecitos rd (hwy 84), livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5 Lobo Loco –at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 tesla rd, livermore; 925 456-2300 open daily 11-4:30 Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 2545 W. turner rd, lodi; 209 365-0261 open daily 10-5
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo rd, livermore; 925 456-2405 open daily 11-6:30 Lodi Wine Cellars/Benson Ferry – 112 Pine St., lodi; 209 365-6622 tues-thu 3 -9, fri-Sun 3-12
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares rd, castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5 The Lucas Winery – 18196 n. Davis rd, lodi; 209 368-2006 thu-Sun 12-4:30
White Crane Winery – 5405 greenville rd, livermore; 925 455-8085 thu-Mon 12-4:30 M2 Wines – 1376 east turner road Suite D, lodi; 209 339-1071 fri-Sun 11-5
Wood Family Winery – 7702 cedar Mountain rd, livermore; 925 606-7411 open by appointmentViano Vineyards Macchia – 7099 e. Peltier road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 thu-Mon 11-5
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Maley/Weibel–at Woodbridge Uncorked, 18911 n. lower Sacramento rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-thu 1-7, fri-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6
Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 first Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-thu 4-8pm, fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, elk grove; 916 685-5368 fri-Sun11-5
Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 open by appointment McCormack Williamson – 3125 e. orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 fri-Sun 11-5
Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 open by appointment Michael~David Vineyards – 4580 W. highway 12, lodi; 209 368-7384 open daily 8-5
Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5 Miramont Estate – 24837 e. Milton rd, linden; 209 887-3178 open by appointment only
Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper happy Valley road, lafayette; 925 283-1245 open by appointment Mokelumne Oaks – poured at Vino Piazza, 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5
New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 open by appointment Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 e. highway 12 (Victor road), lodi; 209 369-4758 Daily 10-5
Omega Cellars– 13731 n. highway 88, lodi; 209 367-1910 Wed-Sun 10-5
Odisea Wine Co. – 963 redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 open by appointment
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 locke rd, lockeford; 209 727-3153 fri 11:30-5:30, Sat-Sun 12-6
Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt.
Peirano Estate – 21831 n. highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5
Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares road, castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent road, lodi; 209 367-Wine Sat-Sun 12-4
Parkmon Vineyards – 55 laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 open by appointment
Spenker Winery – 17303 n. De Vries rd, lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only
Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook court, Walnut creek; 925-988-9463 open by appointment
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, lodi; 209 367-0646 1-4 by appointment Sat & Sun
Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason circle, Suite J, concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt.
Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 open by appointment For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com
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