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VJB Vineyards & Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
F E AT U R E
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
WINERY
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Castello di Amorosa Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-43
O F T H E W E E K 18
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
TA S T I N G R O O M
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-57

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
Zina Hyde Cunningham Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-57
Casa Nuetra Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Winery Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
PA I R S
Chenin Blanc Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

PERFECT
with
Napa Valley MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59
Crab Cakes Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Ralf Holdenried, LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

William Hill Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Estate Winery
PROFILE
NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65

WINEMAKER
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-78
From here to there in
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fort Bragg
TO
EUREKA
TO
REDDING
20 PASO ROBLES 117 158 204 245 255 269 355 263 236 266 278 379
Mendocino MONTEREY 72 112 160 170 184 269 178 151 190 202 307
Willits
SAN JOSE 48 90 100 115 200 110 83 118 138 231
Little SAN FRANCISCO 45 55 70 155 75 48 88 142 201
River Calpella 5
SONOMA 22 44 129 39 14 68 131 181
20
SANTA ROSA 16 101 21 41 104 166 217
Elk HEALDSBURG 86 26 56 118 181 231
Ukiah
MENDOCINO 111 141 195 266 310
1 253 29 CALISTOGA 27 86 149 199
Boonville Lakeport Clear NAPA 59 122 172
Pt. Arena Yorkville Hopland Lake
128 20 SACRAMENTO 84 115
175 Williams
53
MURPHYS 118
29 LAKE TAHOE
Cloverdale Clearlake
Gualala Lake Lower Lake 99
Sonoma Geyserville 49
16
Sea Ranch 101 29
Middletown TO
Healdsburg Brooks Auburn RENO
Timber Cove 128
Calistoga 5
505
Jenner
Guerneville 29
Bodega Bay 12
Sebastopol
•Santa Rosa
Kenwood
St. Helena Lake
Berryessa
Sacramento
Rutherford
116 Glen
80
Ellen
Yountville 128 Winters 50 Placerville
12 Davis TO
Tomales Napa
Pa
121 LAKE TAHOE

Petaluma 116 Sonoma 12
121 Fairfield
121 99
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Pt. Reyes 12
Station 37
12 Sutter
Creek
Pt. Reyes 101 Vallejo
680
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1 San San Pablo Jackson

Rafael 780 Rio Vista
88
Bay
Muir
Woods 4 12
580 Lodi
Oc
80 24 Concord
Berkeley Walnut Creek
4 49
San Francisco
San Fr
Angels
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680 Camp
580
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Pacifica Oakland Jamestown
SFO
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Hayward 580 Stockton Oakdale

Livermore Chinese TO
280 92 Camp YOSEMITE
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205 Manteca
Pleasanton
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Sonora
Half Moon
580
880
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Bay 101
680
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84 84 Fremont
Woodside Modesto
Palo
Alto Santa
Clara
1 San Jose
17
Morgan Hill 5
Santa
Cruz
Capitola 152 Gilroy
Watsonville Chowchilla
152
Moss Landing
Monterey Bay
156 99
Salinas
Monterey
68
Pacific
Grove 101
Carmel TO
BIG SUR &
TO
PASO ROBLES & TO
8
MORRO BAY Gonzales SAN LUIS OBISPO LOS ANGELES
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Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
What is ‘hot’ wine?

Despite its connotation for things that are trendy, happening and in picking, that is, increasing its “hang time,”
demand, when applied to wine, the word “hot” is definitely not one will naturally develop more sugar. And it’s the sugar inside the grapes
that makes winemakers feel warm and fuzzy. that gets converted into alcohol during fermentation. So, if you start
A “hot” wine is one whose alcohol content is over the top. Along fermentation with a high percentage of sugar content in the juice, you
with other components of fruitiness, tannin and acidity, alcohol is a end up with more alcohol when the fermentation finishes.
necessary part of every great wine, but when it dominates a wine’s In the past ten years, the average amount of alcohol in wines has
impact on the palate, it causes a burning sensation on the tongue, or quietly been creeping upwards. Not long ago, the average Chardonnay
lips, or on the whole palate. When severe, it can be quite jarring to the contained 11.5%-12.5% alcohol, but today it’s quite normal to see
unsuspecting wine drinker. 13.0% or more. And the issue is not limited to just Chardonnay. From
Of all the components that make up a bottle of wine, alcohol is Fumé Blanc to Zinfandel, the trend is evident in most California
perhaps the one that makes the biggest impact in the final product. wines.
Because, by manipulating the amount of alcohol in the wine, a wine- It’s hard to determine if the wine producers are simply responding
maker can give a dry wine an impression of sweetness, or make a thin to consumer demand for more robust wines or acting on a desire to
wine feel more full-bodied. imitate the higher alcohol levels in wines that have been consistently
There are ways in which a wine’s alcohol level can be manipulated getting highest scores from many respected wine critics and publica-
– one takes place outside in the vineyard and the other inside the tions. Whichever the reason, the trend is something the wine
winery. consumer should be concerned with. However, some wine producers
In the vineyard, grapes that are left longer on the vine before are making an effort to control the growth of high-alcohol wines.
Inside the winery, winemakers who feel that a wine doesn’t neces-
sarily get better with more alcohol take steps to actually reduce the
alcohol content in wines that ferment to excessive heights. A mechan-
ical process, called spinning cone technology, can be used to remove
a pre-determined amount of alcohol from wine in order to make it
more balanced, food-friendly and exhibit more noticeable delicacy
and nuance. Another method of reducing alcohol is to add water to
the fermenting juice, although this approach is not often used.
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
More Than 250 Quality Wines Under $25 at Wine Garage

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

Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
ONGOING For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2, www.robertmondavi.com Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10
Joseph Phelps Vineyards Tastings & Seminars • The Signature Tour & Tasting • The Wine Tasting Basics Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm
An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours • The Exclusive Cellar Tasting • Tasting Beyond the Basics 707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-Friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40 • The “Harvest of Joy”Tour & Lunch
ONGOING
free for wine club members, RSVP 707-967-3720, details www.jpvwines.com ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery
· Insignia Blending · Le Nez Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com
· Tasting Terroir · Wine Appreciation Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40
· Cool California (Freestone Chardonnay & Pinot Noir) 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com • Daily Guided Tours • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40
· Barrel seminars (Napa Valley Cab)
ONGOING ONGOING
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND Reserve Tour & Tasting
Wine Component Tasting Seminar Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
at Sterling Vineyards Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
at Merryvale Vineyards Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members • Regular tasting, $10 • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com
ONGOING ONGOING
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special
at Merryvale Vineyards at Castello di Amorosa
Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com ONGOING • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40 • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines • Tasting only, $10-$25 • Young adult tours, $15-$20
ONGOING
Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours
Napa Valley Wine Train
• Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
• Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm
• Mar 5: Vintners Lunch Bacchus That Rascal
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
• Mar 6, 20: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “History of Wine“
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt
• Mar 12: Vintners Lunch, Markham 707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt
• Mar 13: Family Date Night
• Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt EVERY SATURDAY
• Mar 19: Vintners Lunch ZD Wines
• Wine Train, $180 ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
ONGOING Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40
ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House 800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
Tastings at the Popcorn Bar at Flora Springs Winery
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org
St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com EVERY SUNDAY
• Mar 6: Wailin’ Jennys
• It’s All About You Tasting, $15 • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25 Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines
• Mar 7: Pocket Opera, La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
• Mar 10-11: Willy Wonka Junior ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
• Mar 13: Capitol Steps Temptastings in the Temptation Cave EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
• Mar 19: Jake Shimabukuro at Flora Springs Winery Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings
ONGOING St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member at Havens Wine Cellars
Live at the Lincoln Theater RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com ONGOING EVERY SATURDAY
• Feb 28: Moscow Circus Tastings at Silverado Vineyards Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
• Mar 13: Tango Tonight! Napa Valley Symphony with Quartango Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com at Bennett Lane Winery
• Mar 14: Righteous Brother Bill Medley • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75
Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
• Mar 21: Harlem Gospel Choir • Library Tasting, $75
ONGOING • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20 ONGOING
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Wine Tasting Options
Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
• Feb 25: Diamond Mountain Cabernet Walk-Around Tasting • Current Release Tasting, $15
ONGOING
• Feb 26: Unusual Grape Tasting • Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
Vineyard & Winery Tours
• Mar 4: Bring a “Blind” Bottle Night • Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
at Raymond Vineyards
• Mar 5: Iron Wine Competition with Orin Swift “The Prisoner” • Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt)
• Mar 11: White Burgundy, Taste the Different Regions 800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com • Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
• Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
ONGOING ONGOING • Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature Wine Tasting Experiences • Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org at Benessere Vineyards
• Mar 6: Opening Reception, MFA Selections, A Salute to St. Helena, 707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt ONGOING SATURDAYS
Bay Area Emerging Artists • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
• Mar 6 – June 5: MFA Selections, A Salute to Bay Area Emerging Artists • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
ONGOING • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 ONGOING
Buon Amici Members & Guests • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 Friday Night Winemaker Events
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvwine.com
707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 • Feb 26: Orin Swift: The Prisoner, Papillon
• Members Only New Release Tastings • Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15
• Barrel Tastings by appointment ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 3
ONGOING
• Vertical Tastings by appointment Dinah Cross James’ Art Exhibit at Robert Mondavi
Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment Oakville, 10am-5pm, www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 707-968-2200
Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
ONGOING • Individual Tastings, $12 ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 13
Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting Changing Earth: Photographer’s
at Monticello Vineyards • Food & Wine Pairing • Vineyard Tour Call to Action Photo Exhibit
Napa, Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley $25 • Blending Class • Wine Sensory Seminar Mumm Napa, Rutherford. 10am-5pm, www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700
RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com MARCH 6
ONGOING FRIDAYS
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS Friday Night Pulse Tastings John Trotter: The Future
Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre ACME Fine Wines, St.Helena, 5-7pm, www.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 of the Colorado River
St. Helena, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, $12.50 • Feb 26: Stu Harrison & Jack Stuart of Trivium Wine Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 10:30-11:30am
707-967-2320, wsgr@culinary.edu, www.ciachef.edu • Mar 5: Juan, Mike & Schatzi of Realm and Relic Wines www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH 6-7 MARCH 13 SONOMA COUNTY

March Madness River Rendezvous
Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena. www.florasprings.com, 707-963-5711 Meritage Resort, Napa, 6:30-10:30pm, 707-738-2991 ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
MARCH 6-7 MARCH 13 Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine &
Mustard, Music & Mud – Daniel Beltra, Amazon at Risk & sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm
A Calistoga Jazz Festival Florian Schulz, Freedom to Roam: 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Downtown Calistoga, 1-6pm Keeping the Wild Connected ONGOING
www.calistogajazz.com, 707-942-6333 Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 10:30-11:30am Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133 www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700 at B.R. Cohn Winery
MARCH 7 Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members
MARCH 13-14 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
32nd Annual Running of the Kaiser Permanente
The Marketplace ~
Napa Valley Marathon ONGOING
A Signature Event for Connoisseurs
Silverado Trail, from Calistoga to Vintage High in Napa Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Along the Riverfront, Downtown Napa
www.napavalleymarathon.org, 707-255-2609 at B.R. Cohn Winery
11am-5pm, $35/adv, $40, www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133
Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
MARCH 12
MARCH 14 707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
The Awards: A Spicy Soirée
Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Black Stallion Winery, Napa, 7pm, $100/adv, $125 Cooking Class with Chef Graham Zanow ONGOING
www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133 Signature Dishes of a Napa Valley Personal Chef, Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95 Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
RSVP, 707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org
MARCH 13 • Feb 27-28: Symphony Pops Oscar-Winning Music
Vintners Hall of Fame MARCH 20 • Mar 5: Ferdinand the Bull
St. Helena, The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone A Taste of Yountville • Mar 7: Dallas Brass, Santa Rosa Concert Association
4th Annual Celebration of California Wine & Food Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Town of Yountville, 11am-5pm • Mar 12: Celtic Legends
707-967-2305, www.ciachef.edu, r_katz@culinary.edu 707-944-0904, www.mustardfestival.org, 707-938-1133 • Mar 13: The Art of Dessert
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ONGOING ONGOING FEBRUARY 28

Spreckels Performing Arts Center Tours, Tastings & Seminars An Afternoon with Cole Porter
Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com at St. Francis Winery Post-show reception with Little Family Vineyards wine & snacks. Sonoma
• Mar 18 – Apr 4: The Gin Game Santa Rosa, Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations Community Center, Sonoma, 4pm, $40, www.sonomacommunitycenter.org
• Mar 27: HAPA 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com
MARCH 4
ONGOING THURSDAYS • Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25
Winemaker Dinner Series: Beers of the World Dinner
• Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20
Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Santé Restaurant, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
Sonoma, Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine • Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65
www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-939-2415
tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
MARCH 4
ONGOING SUNDAYS The Art of Winemaking Workshop
Non Profit Night: Valley of the Moon Teen Center
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm
Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, 6-8pm
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa 707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com
www.epicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma ONGOING TUESDAYS
MARCH 5
ONGOING Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market
Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese
Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm
Combinations: Luscious Locals &
Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com 707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Spanish Delicacies at Gloria Ferrer
ONGOING LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939
Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining MARCH 5
Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com Glen Ellen, Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard.
Collector’s Circle Barrel Tasting Party
• Feb 25: MC Yogi Foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, RSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com
at Rodney Strong Vineyards
• Feb 26: New Monsoon ONGOING Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com, 707-431-1533
• Feb 27: Mimosa
Food and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room MARCH 5-7 & 13-14
• Mar 3: A Dead Dance featuring The Thugz
9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting 32nd Annual Barrel Tasting
• Mar 4: J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science
$35, Reservations recommended,707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com Along the Wine Road
• Mar 5: Alma Desnuda
• Mar 6-7: Sebastopol Film Festival ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Russian River Wine Road, Visit participating wineries! 11am-4pm
• Mar 11: DJ Sep Tour & Taste at The Olive Press $20/adv, $30, www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336
Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 707-939-8900
ONGOING MARCH 7
www.olivepress.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival
Sunday Brunches by the Sea A Night at the Academy Awards
Timber Cove Inn, 10am-2pm, 800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Estate Restaurant, Sonoma, $125, www.sonomafilmfest.org, 707-933-2600
ONGOING Tasting Room Sampling at Viansa Winery MARCH 11
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Sonoma, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, 800-995-4740 Thirsty Girl Launch & Facebook Tweet-Up:
Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. www.viansa.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival Ladies Only
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, 5:30-7:30pm, $10, RSVP
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
ONGOING Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar & Wine Tasting www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson at BR Cohn Winery MARCH 12
Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 Glen Ellen, 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival Dinner with the Winemaker Series featuring
707-571-7500, www.kj.com 707-938-4064x124, www.brcohn.com, www.sonomavalley.com/OliveFestival Murphy-Goode at the Bay View Restaurant
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour Sonoma County Restaurant Week MARCH 13
Healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com Over 50 Sonoma County restaurants are participating. Enjoy 3-course prix-fixe Pasta Party
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY dinners for $19, $29 or $39. www.sonomacountyrestaurantweek.org Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville, 4:30-6:30pm, $35, $25/members
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 www.sbragia.com, 707-473-2992
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Char Wood Exhibit, Master Painter & Colorist MARCH 13
Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines:
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com 707-433-7427, www.artwanted.com/artychic An Appetizing Seminar at Gloria Ferrer
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 14 Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Life of Making Exhibition MARCH 14
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, 707-939-7862, www.svma.org Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Quivira Vineyards
RSVP, 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com Village Inn & Restaurant, Monte Rio, 6pm, $48, 707-865-2304
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 14
ONGOING WEEKENDS Sculptors, etc. MARCH 17
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm Winemaker Dinner Series: Petroni
Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing www.PlazaArtsCenter.org, 707-431-1970 Santé Restaurant, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-939-2415
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Fine Art of Twyla Gettert at Charles Creek MARCH 19
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery Dinner with the Winemaker Series
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629 Sonoma Plaza, 11am-6pm, 707-935-3848, www.TwylaGettert.com featuring Chateau Montelena
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING at the Bay View Restaurant
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 30
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
Richard Shaw: Four Decades of Ceramics
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023
Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa MARCH 19
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS 707-579-1500, www.sonomacountymuseum.org Wine Tasting FUNdamentals at Gloria Ferrer
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939
FEBRUARY 26
Alexander Valley, Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines
Perfectly Pinot at Gloria Ferrer MARCH 19-20
paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in
Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30, RSVP, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1939 5th Annual Pigs & Pinot
Healdsburg, $10pp, 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com
FEBRUARY 27 Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg,www.pigsandpinot.com, 800-889-7188
ONGOING
The Ark Open House MARCH 19-21
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean
Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville, 11am-4pm Healdsburg’s Downtown Sidewalk Sale
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com www.sbragia.com, 707-473-2992 Downtown Healdsburg, 707-433-6935
• Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 FEBRUARY 27 MARCH 20
• Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 Le Carnaval de St. Francis Auction Cuvée Club Lobster Feed at Gloria Ferrer
• Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour Cline Cellars, Sonoma, Benefits St. Francis Solano School, $90 Sonoma, 6:30pm, $80/members only, RSVP
• Box Lunch Prgram with Tour RSVP, 707-996-4994, www.clinecellars.com www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH 20-21 FEBRUARY 27-28 MARCH 13

Brilliantly Bernstein by Sonoma Valley Chorale 17th Annual Winter Music Festival Winter in the Redwoods
Veterans Memorial Building, Sonoma, 707-935-1576 Soper-Reese Community Theatre, Lakeport College of the Redwoods, Fort Bragg, $35/adv, $40, 6:30-10pm
www.lakecountyartscouncil.com, 707-263-0577 800-641-0400x2663
MARCH 20-21
20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley MARCH 13
MARCH 4 – APRIL 11
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association, Visit 22 wineries throughout Sonoma Park Study Club Wine Tasting & Art Show
Deathtrap
Best Western El Grande Inn, Clearlake, 5-8pm, $20, 707-995-9316
Valley! 11am-4pm, $55/weekend, $20/driver, $40/Sunday, $10/Sunday driver Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino
www.heartofsonomavalley.com, 866-794-9463 www.mendocinothatre.org, 707-937-4477 MARCH 13
18th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Show
MARCH 5 Clearlake, 707-995-9316, 5-8pm, $20
LAKE/MENDOCINO First Friday Fling MARCH 13-14
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Main Street Gallery, Lakeport, 5-7pm, free Point Arena Flower Power Festival
Food & Wine Pairings www.lakecountyartscouncil.com, 707-263-6658 Various locations in Point Arena, 707-882-4314
McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com MARCH 6 MARCH 20
ONGOING 3rd Annual Pruning & Pastries Windows to the Universe
Skunk Train Six Sigma Ranch & Winery, Lower Lake, 10am-noon Taylor Observatory, Kelseyville, 8-11pm, $3
www.sixsigmaranch.com, 707-994-4068, $15 www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121
866-457-5865, Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com
MARCH 20-21
ONGOING FRIDAYS MARCH 6-7
Mendocino Coast Whale Festival
Tuscan Village Music Art Series Mendocino Coast Whale Festival
Various locations in Fort Bragg, www.MendoWhale.com, 707-961-3300
Terrill Cellars, Lower Lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 Various locations in Mendocino, www.MendoWhale.com, 707-961-3300
MARCH 21
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 4 MARCH 7 Kelseyville Olive Festival
Gotta Have Heart Exhibition Redwood Empire Lions 37th Annual Crab Feed Kelseyville Olive Mill & Winery, Kelseyville
Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo, www.scharffenbergercellars.com, 707-895-2957 Fairgrounds, Ukiah, 707-463-2238, 12-4pm www.kelseyvillolivemill.com, 707-279-2995
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Discounts BAY AREA MARCH 12-15

5th Annual Barrel Tasting
SAN FRANCISCO Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, 12-5pm
www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463x101
ANDRETTI WINERY ONGOING
The Walt Disney Family Museum LIVERMORE
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 7
The Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, 415-345-6816 ONGOING
www.waltdisney.org Bankhead Theatre
BERINGER VINEYARDS • Feb 26-27: Look Closer, The Hat Bronzed with Love Livermore Valley performing Arts Center, Livermore
2 for 1 Tasting in the Rhine House • Mar 1-31: Film, Darby O’Gill and the Little People 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org
with ad PAGE 10 • Mar 13: String Circle Quartet • Feb 27: Vagabound Opera
• Mar 13: An Enchanted Tiki Bird • Mar 5: Mad Science CSI: Live
FEBRUARY 26-28 • Mar 6: Battlefield Band
BRANNAN COTTAGE INN Pacific Orchid Exposition • Mar 7: Mozart’s Requiem
10% off standard rate with ad PAGE 35 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, www.orchidsanfrancisco.com, 415-665-2468 • Mar 13-14, 19-21: Die Fledermaus
ONGOING
MARCH 9
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS Vineyard 7 & 8 and Morlet Family Wine Dinner
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members
Tours and tastings PAGE 19 With Luc Morlet & Wesley Steffens, Campton Place, San Francisco, $160 RSVP, 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves
415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
CHATEAU ST. JEAN MARCH 13
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Porcelain by Eugenia Zobel
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 57 Market Street, San Francisco, 11am-5pm, free
Exhibit on display, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, www.WenteVineyards.com
www.sfstpatricksdayparade.com, 800-310-6543 MARCH 7
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO MARCH 23
Bridal Fair
Elliston Vineyards, Sunol, www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 79 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Dinner
With Mike Trujillo, Winemaker, Sequoia Grove, $150 MARCH 13
Campton Place, San Francisco, 415-995-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com Mansion Winetaster Dinner
GOLDEN HAVEN Elliston Vineyards, Sunol, 6:30-9:30pm, $85, www.elliston.com, 925-862-2377
MARIN COUNTY
Mud Treatment for 2, MARCH 14
$54 per person PAGE 3 ONGOING St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Marin Center in San Rafael McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 12-5pm, $5
415-499-6800, www.co.marin.ca.us www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717
HAGAFEN CELLARS • Feb 28, Mar 2: Marin Symphony, Four Score & Seven Years Ago
MARCH 20-21
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 • Mar 5: Band of the Irish Guards & Royal Regiment of Scotland
2nd Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend
• Mar 6-7: Masque unit Jr. Theatre’s Cinderella
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, Visit participating Livermore Valley
• Mar 8, 11: Marin Speakers Series, Steve Kroft
JESSUP CELLARS • Mar 13-14: Marin County Antique Show
wineries, 12-4:30pm, $25/online, $30, www.LVwine.org, 925-447-9463
Complimentary tasting FEBRUARY 27
www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, 925-931-0744
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
for two with ad PAGE 36 Pinot Noir Summit
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, San Rafael ONGOING
Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY www.affairsofthevine.com, 12-8:30pm
Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
Complimentary reserve tasting MARCH 7
Academy Awards Party at the Lark • Feb 27: Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber
with ad PAGE 19 Lark Theater, Larkspur, 4:30pm, www.larktheater.net, 415-924-5111 • Feb 28: Christine Ebersole
• Mar 5-6: Smuin Ballet – Fall Winter Program
MARCH 7 • Mar 13: Hall Holbrook Mark Twain Tonight!
LOUIS M. MARTINI Oscar Night America ONGOING
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 31 Rafael Film Center, San Rafael, www.cafilm.org, 415-526-5841, $50 Thursday Night Music Series
SAN MATEO COUNTY Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
MARTIN RAY WINERY ONGOING WEEKENDS
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
15% discount with ad PAGE 47 Vintner Series at the Ritz-Carlton ONGOING TUESDAYS
Half Moon Bay, 650-712-7000, www.ritzcarlton/hmb Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
• Feb: Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel and Dolce Wineries Carmel, Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER • Mar: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
$1 off with ad PAGE 34 SANTA CLARA COUNTY Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Monterey – family fun, music, dining & discounts, 4-8pm, 831-649-6690
MARCH 15
PINK MANSION Thomas Fogarty Winemaker Dinner ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
15% off with ad at check-in PAGE 34 The Village Pub, Woodside, www.thevillagepub.com, 650-851-9888 Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey, Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
MARCH 21
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE Yellow Tie Affair EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
Open for Tasting
Free offer PAGE 4 Gala feast of small plates & wines. San Jose City Hall Rotunda, San Jose, 5-9pm
Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase
www.jfs.org, 408-357-7543
free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com
STAGECOACH EXPRESS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EVERY TUESDAY
Complimentary ONGOING FRIDAYS Focus on Monterey County Wines
Friday Night Tastings at Prima Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm
shipping box PAGE 10 Walnut Creek, 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members 831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
SUMMERS WINES MARCH 3 Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards
10% discount with ad PAGE 35 Grgich Hills Dinner Wine and Cheese Event
Amber Bistro, Danville, 925-552-5238, www.grgich.com Monterey, 2pm on. Oya patrons can sample Ventana Vineyards award winning
wines. Wines change monthly. 831-372-7415x213, Ventana 831-656-0570
TRENTADUE WINERY PAGE 47 MARCH 9
Complimentary tasting with ad Ladies Bunco Party ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 28
Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, 6-9pm Rain Forest Weekends
www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-9463x101 Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
WILLIAM HILL
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 31
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 24 MARCH 6-7 MARCH 7

Land & Sea: Paintings and Photographs Behind the Cellar Door Oscar Night America Party
of Monterey & Beyond Amador Vintner’s Association, Wineries of Amador County, 10am-4pm Sheridan Grand Hotel, Sacramento, 4:30pm, $125
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, www.montereyart.org, 831-372-5477 www.amadorwine.com www.cpacityaidsfund.org,, 916-448-1110
FEBRUARY 26 MARCH 20 SOLANO COUNTY
Wine, Art & Music Walk Dinner with Class: Southeast Asian Daily Meals ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 31
Downtown Pacific Grove, 6-9pm, www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304 Amador Vintage Market Wine Bar, Plymouth, 8:30pm 47th Annual Fairfield Visual Arts Association
FEBRUARY 28 www.amadorvintagemarket.com, 209-245-FOOD Juried Art Show
Wine’d Down Sunday CALAVERAS COUNTY Creative Arts Center, Fairfield, 12-3pm, free
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge, Cannery Row, Monterey, 3-6pm SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH www.FairfieldVisualArts.org, 707-428-0400
www.scheidvineyards.com, 831-455-9990 Wines of the World Education Tastings
FEBRUARY 28 Murphys Hotel, Murphys, No reservations required, everyone welcome! SUISUN VALLEY
Barrel Tasting & Bonfire 5:30pm, $15, 209-736-2949
Big Basin Vineyards, Boulder Creek, 12-5pm FEBRUARY 27
MARCH 6
www.bigbasinvineyards.com, 831-621-8028 New Release at Vezer Family Vineyard:
Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra
2008 Sauvignon Blanc
MARCH 5-7 Bret Harte Theatre, Angels Camp, 3pm, 209-754-1774 Suisun Valley, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-344-0334
Jazz Bash by the Bay
MARCH 6-7 FEBRUARY 27
Various locations in Monterey, www.dixieland-monterey.com, 888-349-6879
Spring Obsession Wine by the Glass &
MARCH 12 Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 Music by The Uncorked Blues Band
Girls Night Out
MARCH 12-13 Winterhawk Winery, Fairfield, 1-6pm
Fortino Winery, Gilroy, 7:30-10pm, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305
3rd Annual Calaveras Winegrape & Gourmet www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977
MARCH 13 Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, $40/adv, $50 MARCH 6
Hahn Wine Club Pick Up Party www.calaveraswines.org, 866-806-WINE Wine by the Glass & Music by The Caravan of All Stars
Hahn Estates Winery, Soledad, 1-4pm, www.hahnestates.com, 831-678-4555 • Fri: Various locations & events Winterhawk Winery, Fairfield, 1-6pm
MARCH 13 • Sat: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977
New Release Open House MARCH 12-14 MARCH 20
Galante Vineyards, Carmel Valley, 1-5pm, 800-425-2683 National Daffodil Show & Convention New Release at Vezer Family Vineyard:
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, www.ironstonevineyards.com, 209-728-1251 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS MARCH 13-14 Suisun Valley, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 707-344-0334
Calaveras Passport Days
ONGOING
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, Visit participating wineries for food, wine & LODI/WOODBRIDGE
more! www.calaveraswines.org, 866-806-WINE
Jamestown, 209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org ONG0ING
MARCH 20 Hutchins Street Square
MARCH 12-14 Murphys Irish Days
Sonora Celtic Faire 209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
Main St., Murphys, 8am-5pm, free, www.murphysirishdays.org, 209-728-8471 • Mar 21: Laughter in Bloom
Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, www.sonoracelticfaire.com, 800-350-1814
NEVADA COUNTY • Mar 28: A Tribute to the Music of Simon & Garfunkel
EL DORADO COUNTY
MARCH 6 FEBRUARY 27
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Foothills Celebration Jazz at Heritage Oak Winery
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
Historic Downtown Grass Valley, 1-4pm, www.nswinecountry.com Acampo, 209-329-5490, 2-4:30pm
Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine educator!
11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members MARCH 13-14 MARCH 2-5
Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, 530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com Bit O Blarney Weekend Four Masters in Pastel with Kim Lordier,
Sierra Knolls Winery, Grass Valley, 12-5pm Clark Mitchell, Gil Dellinger & Terri Ford
ONGOING SUNDAYS
www.sierraknollswinery.com, 530-268-9225 Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, 209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon
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St. Piran’s Day Celebration Things Remembered Exhibition
FRIDAY NIGHT WINTER WINE-DOWN
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Live Music and Wine Specials!
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David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 8pm, no cover charge
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• Feb 26: Jonny Mojo ONGOING Acampo, 9:30-11:30am, 209-986-2763
• Mar 5: Dane Drewis Sacramento River Train MARCH 6
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Tasting Room of the Week:
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM

by Abigail P. Zimmerman build the new vine up two to three years, allowing the rootstock and
cordon to fully realize themselves before allowing the vine into full fruit
Zina Hyde Winery can be easily summarized: Impeccable hospi- production. Ledson keeps the fruit yields exceedingly low during these
tality. Exquisite atmosphere. Extraordinary wines! formulative years so the vine’s energy goes into the root systems. One
Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery specializes in producing small lots key to Zina Hyde’s wines is this process of slow maturation in combi-
of ultra-premium wines. Vineyard sites are selected for the best climate nation with limited watering initially followed by dry farming. This
and soil composition with that varietal. Once the grapes are carefully strengthening of the vine “builds better color, more complexity, and
handpicked, they are fermented and aged in 100% new French oak more intensity,” says Ledson “resulting in wines deep and rich in char-
barrels. acter.”
Offering Russian River Valley and Mendocino County Sauvignon It is true that the best wines start in the vineyard. “To make a great
Blanc, Mendocino County Chardonnay (91 pts.), Anderson Valley bottle of wine, you have to have exceptional fruit.” And the result of
Gewurztraminer, Russian River Valley Riesling, Sonoma County Rosé, this careful, exacting work? Simply one of the best Pinots in the world!
Anderson Valley and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Mendocino In 2010, Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery will be planting 30 new
County Zinfandel (90 pts.), Lake County Merlot, Lake County acres of Pinot Noir. The first vintage will be available for sale in 2014.
Cabernet Franc, Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon, High Valley Think that’s a long way off? Not in terms of wine. In fact, insiders-in-
Barbera (91 pts.), Lake County Petite Sirah (94 pts.), and blends the-know are already a-buzz about this upcoming release. But at Zina
Cépage and Veola, as well as two dessert wines, Zina Hyde Hyde, the first release is always given to club members. It’s just the
Cunningham winery has a wine to suit everyone’s palate. Plus, the winery’s way of saying “thank you” to loyal fans and customers.
number of gold and silver medals these wines have been awarded A special opportunity to sample Zina Hyde Cunningham’s award-
could fill a pirate’s treasure chest! winning, cult wines will be their huge bash this summer! Come to the
Zina Hyde boasts more than 5,500 acres in the famed Anderson Taste the Place party at the winery on July 31, 2010. Purchase your
Valley. More than 100 acres will be replanted in coming years. Zina’s tickets in time to enjoy a progressive wine tasting and exploration with
great-great-grandson owner and winemaker Steve Ledson talks the winemaker. The event is fabulous with live music, delicious foods
proudly about the substantial research he and his team are performing and Zina’s award-winning wines. No wonder it sold out last year! So
on the property’s soil types, micro-climates, ocean breezes, tempera- don’t wait and buy your tickets now.
ture variables and even moisture levels – all to ensure they select the Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery is the culmination of five genera-
best vines and rootstocks in combination with the soil and micro- tions of winemaking experience. The long rich Cunningham family
climate. Ledson adds that “we will use this information to track the history started in Mendocino County in 1865 where Zina Hyde
performance of the vineyard from grapes all the way to the bottle.” Cunningham brought his vision of producing the very best wines from
Once planted, the Zina Hyde winery team believe that it is vital to his winery and vineyards. Today, you can still enjoy this legacy by
visiting the tasting room, one of the most beautifully designed old
buildings in all of Mendocino County in downtown Boonville if you
would like to have the chance to sample Zina Hyde Cunningham’s
limited-production, ultra-premium wines.
Wines are also available to order from the Zina Hyde Cunningham
website at www.zinawinery.com.
Visit Zina Hyde on your next trip to Anderson Valley at 14077 Hwy.
128 in downtown Boonville next to The Boonville General Store and
across the street from The Boonville Hotel. The tasting room is open
daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 895-9462.
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CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
by Diana Greenwood wines from the many different growing regions of California. The Castle
portfolio includes a wide range of old-world Italian style wines including
As you round the last bend in the drive and crest the hill, Castello di Rosato di Sangiovese, La Castellana, the “Super Tuscan” Blend, Il Barone,
Amorosa stands magnificent and solid, the sun on its massive shoulders, a 100% reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscato Canelli, La Fantasia, a
a low mist over the moat, as though even the weather contributes to the special Italian blend, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and a Red
authenticity of this place. Spanish moss drapes from ancient oaks, native Table Blend as well as Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot and Cabernet
grasses flourish, and chickens scuttle through the vineyard rows. You’ll Sauvignon. The wines are available only at the winery. Visit to taste in one
hear the plaintive bleating of sheep, and as you cross the drawbridge, the of several intimate and intriguing tasting areas or take a tour, well worth
echo of your footsteps on stone. Gallantry is alive and well in the Napa the time and the modest fee.
Valley. Owner, Dario Sattui, is a lifelong student of medieval architecture Jim Sullivan, Marketing Director for Castello di Amorosa, says that
and after thirty years of research and dreaming about Castello di Amorosa people love to visit not only for the architecture but also for the educa-
and fifteen years of construction, he has created an unforgettable, tional tours that focus on learning about wine and winemaking in the
splendid castle that honors his Italian heritage and showcases his excep- Napa Valley. “During our tour, we try to weave the Sattui family history
tional wines like no other place could. and the story of The Castle with information about the Napa Valley, our
If you have not yet had the pleasure of visiting Castello di Amorosa, or vineyards, winemaking style, equipment, and the wines,” he said. “We go
“The Castle” as it is affectionately known, plan to spend several hours into the caves and cellars and see how wine is stored, we do a barrel
exploring the 121,000-square-foot, Tuscan-style, 13th-century fortress. tasting of a younger wine to show how wine tastes in its evolution. Then
Only then, after marveling at the painstaking placement of every Euro- we finish in a private tasting bar where we taste five of our Italian style
pean brick in the high defense ramparts to each brushstroke in the murals wines.” The walking portion of the tour (during which you will see the
of the Great Hall, after walking through the brick labyrinth of wine cellars authentic torture chamber), takes about an hour and tasting is an addi-
and absorbing the peace of the quaint chapel where a Latin Mass is held tional 30-45 minutes. Reservations are suggested. Tours are offered from
each Sunday at 8:30 a.m.; only then will you begin to understand the 9:30-4:30 weekdays and from 9:30-5:00 on weekends, year-round.
passion and sweat and patience it took to build this place. Stone by stone, You may also find the Reserve Tour and Chocolate Tasting an
craftsman from eight countries lived and worked here, using old world appealing option where your guided walk through The Castle concludes
materials to complete this incredible undertaking, training locals in their with a private sampling of eight wines and a chocolate pairing. After,
crafts, some of whom remain at The Castle today. All the metalwork was you’ll have plenty of time to browse through the extensive collection of
hand forged over the open flame, the frescos were handpainted, all the upscale, medieval-themed merchandise in the main tasting room. There
wood hand planed, and the 1,000-pound Italian doors were hand-hewn. are metalware trinkets and cast iron candleholders, tapestry and silk
There are 107 rooms, each one unique, on eight levels, four of which are wine bags, platters and tableware festooned with vignettes of the Great
underground. The courtyard soaks up the sun and is an elevated central Hall murals, and silvered tumblers that would make the 15th century
piazza with an outdoor oven, reminiscent of ancient times when villagers glassmakers of Venice proud. In the children’s area, you’ll find sticker
would gather for celebrations with food, wine, family and friends. books of battling knights, paper dragons, and storybooks, including The
Castello di Amorosa wines reflect the same attention to detail from History of Chivalry and Armour by F. Kottenkamp. Families and children
vineyard to bottle. Director of Winemaking, Brooks Painter, has more are welcome at The Castle (5 and over for tours) and there’s even a
than 30 years of experience making handcrafted, ultra-premium varietal “Knight’s Chamber” where families can gather, children can color and
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sample Muscat of Alexandria grape

juice. Parents can taste wine in the
same room. Even the restrooms are
a sight to behold with marble
trough sinks and dragonhead
faucets.
In spring and summer, when
the hillside is fragrant with the
scents of damp soil and wild-
flowers, and the views to the north
spectacular, take the Horse-drawn
Vineyard Tour. In the 1850s,
Colonel William Nash, original
owner of the land on which The
Castle now stands, was the first to
plant vineyards here. Relive the
history as you meander through
the vineyards in an 1800s carriage
drawn by the sweetest Clydesdales,
Leo and Willie. You’ll pass the first
Napa Valley schoolhouse, the Nash
House (formerly a stagecoach stop
and the Colonel’s original home),
vintage winemaking equipment,
and you may see Native-American
petroglyphs on your way to the
estate’s Lake Mario. Upon your
return, taste handcrafted reserve
wines paired with Belgian choco-
late.
There are additional touring
options, blending seminars and
private tasting choices including
food and wine pairing. For more
information or to help you plan
your day, visit the website at
www.castellodiamorosa.com. Some
are exclusive to the wine club so
considering joining. This remark-
able place, surrounded by 31 acres
of vineyards, is truly a must-see
and the wines are memorable, styl-
istically crafted to complement
food, the way Dario Sattui grew up
– that big Italian family around the
supper table – and as it was in the
13th century in the castles of yore.
Located at 4045 North St.
Helena Highway just south of the
town of Calistoga, Castello di
Amorosa may be reached for infor-
mation, tour and special event
reservations by calling (707) 967-
6272.
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Call for Entries for the National Women’s Wine Competition

Deadline for entries is March 8 – nwwc.info Entry Fees until March 1 are: $75 for paper entries, $65 for online
Wineries! What do women want in a wine? Since women make entries. March 2 through March 8 entries are $85 for paper entries and
60% (or more) of the wine purchases in the United States, it only $95 for online entries.
makes sense to craft a competition judged entirely by women. As a Eileen Crane of Domaine Carneros to be Honorary Chairwoman
marketing tool, NWWC provides a “woman to woman roadmap” of Eileen Crane, Founding Winemaker & President of Napa’s
the wine industry. Medal winners can be assured that the leading legendary Domaine Carneros, is the Honorary Chairwoman for the
women in wine have judged their wines exemplary. In fact, to win a 2010 competition. Often referred to as America’s Doyenne of
Bronze or Double Gold medal, all judges must be in agreement. Sparkling Wine, Eileen Crane has spent more than 30 years in the
There are two competitions: industry. She is the most experienced Sparkling Winemaker in the
• The Open competition is open to any winery worldwide. United States.
• The Women’s Winemaker Challenge is open to wine made by
women.
Entry Deadline is March 8, 2010
U.S. Wines must arrive at the warehouse by March 12, 2010.
International wines shipped from outside the U.S. must reach the
warehouse by March 1st … no exceptions. If there is a problem with
documentation, it can take a week or more to straighten it out.
Visit the website to download forms and enter: nwwc.info
Call with any questions, call (707) 568-3900.
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VJB Vineyards & Cellars –

by Abigail P. Zimmerman
When Vittorio married Maria in 1961 outside of Naples, Italy in a
country wedding, I wonder if they knew the extent of adventure and
culinary passions their lives would embrace?
On two continents, Vittorio and Maria made a name for themselves
and their family as purveyors of exceptional hospitality, and here in
Sonoma Valley, of fine foods and extraordinary wines.
Shortly after Vittorio Belmonte married Maria Gabriella, he brought
his new bride to the United States in 1962. Settling first in Boston to be
near already-settled members of their large, extended Italian family,
Vittorio and Maria courageously faced the challenges of a new life in a
new world.
Vittorio continued his trade of carpentry and construction while
Maria gave birth to and raised two healthy, young boys: Victor and
Henry. Life was good and productive but the emigrant couple soon felt
that something was missing from their lives and from that of their chil-
dren – the countryside.
It took Vittorio and Maria 12 long years of hard work, sacrifice and
faith to be able to move and begin anew again. In 1976, they chose the
rolling green hills and fresh countryside of Sonoma Valley to recreate
part of their original home environment of open spaces, gardening, a
true sense of the outdoors – a setting ideal they hoped for Henry and tutorials as well as adding her own take to her home country’s original
Victor’s childhood. dishes. It did not take long for the Belmonte Cafe to become a destina-
Once in Sonoma Valley, Vittorio continued construction work. tion for locals and visiting foodies. Maria created a restaurant that
Maria, on the other hand, felt the urge to cook on a larger scale than extended her dining room and warmth of her kitchen to the public.
weeknight dinners and the traditional Italian gatherings of family, good For five years, the Belmonte Cafe was a family affair with Henry and
food and wine. Victor working hard in the kitchen and in the Cafe polishing their skills
Together, they opened the Belmonte Cafe as a family here in in welcoming hospitality that is not just in their veins but also a source
Kenwood where Cafe Citti stands today. Taught by her mother and her of pride in their heritage.
mother’s mother, Maria had honed generations of culinary instinct and After Victor and Henry finished college, the family decided it was
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A Family Tradition of Excellence, Warm Hospitality & Superb Wines

time for a change and sold the Belmonte Cafe. The family then opened and unique. VJB wines are hand-crafted each vintage to be enjoyed with
up Cafe Portofino in Santa Rosa, a full restaurant on a larger scale, to your loved ones, in honor of family or simply in celebration of tonight.
huge reviews and of accolades in the years to come . Every drop of VJB wine is infused with Belmonte heritage and pride
As Executive Chef of Cafe Portofino, Maria continued her rigors of in family, friends and good food. So raise a glass or pour yourself
sharp culinary standards and introduced to Sonoma Valley a range of another and enjoy!
perfected, regional Italian cuisine. For 16 years, Cafe Portofino VJB Vineyards & Cellars Tasting Room is located at 9077 Sonoma
embodied the Belmonte beliefs that life and hospitality revolve Highway in Kenwood and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
primarily around family, exceptional food, quality service and warm more information, call (707) 833-2300, email wine@vjbcellars.com, or
atmosphere. visit the website at www.vjbcellars.com.
After 16 years of critcal acclaim and success, the family sold Cafe
Portofino. Vittorio and Maria’s sons stepped forward to move the family
into their next phase: winemaking.
Making wine is a Belmonte family tradition spanning generations
and two continents. Father Vittorio worked alongside his parents and
siblings in the family vineyards in Bonito, Italy, just south of Naples.
And from an early age, Victor and Henry learned to blend their
passionate, hedonistic heritage with the upstart capitalism of their
family’s new country. No one was surprised when Henry and Victor
began planning to build on their love of great wine and create their own
label.
Tragically, what started as a joint venture between two brothers,
changed when Victor suddenly passed away, leaving Henry to create
VJB Vineyards & Cellars, one of Sonoma’s premier boutique wine
labels, with his parents.
In less than 10 years, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, under Henry’s careful
direction, has grown to be a locals and tourist destination, a true source
INVOLTINI DI MAIALE
of wine country hospitality. Guests are often referred to VJB Vineyards CHEESE STUFFED PORK ROLLS Serves 6
& Cellars Tasting Room because Henry and Winemaker Tom
• 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin (fillets) thinly sliced
Foster make great Italian varietals. Red-wine lovers’ favorite Dante,
• 4 oz smoked mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
chilled Tocai, Pinot Grigio styled Chardonnay, and big fruit reds like
• 3 oz anchovies in oil, coarsely chopped
Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon delight
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
educated and novice palates alike. And given the Italian love affair with
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
espresso, the gourmet coffee bar can’t be beat!
Today, Maria and her culinary genius are hard at work on publishing • 1 cup chicken broth (stock)
her second cookbook, teaching instructional cooking classes twice a • 3 Parsley Springs to garnish
year (with wine pairings from VJB Vineyards & Cellars of course), and Flatten the pork tenderloin well with a mallet. Place a thin slice of
running her already-successful line of bottled Italian sauces. Her first cheese and a small amount of anchovy fillet in the center of each
cookbook and sauces are available at the VJB Vineyards & Cellars slice.
Tasting Room and throughout North Bay Area specialty shops. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
Vittorio has traded carpentry for vineyard management. Today, he Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Add the pork
is the backbone and supervisor of all VJB vineyard operations. He rolls and brown on all sides. Add to taste salt and pepper. Pour in a
works closely with award-winning VJB Winemaker Tom Foster to ½ cup of chicken broth, turn down the heat to medium low and
ensure the label produces ultra-premium wines each and every vintage. cook slowly until all liquid is absorbed and brownness has formed
on the bottom of the saucepan. At this point remove the pork
But without question, the Belmonte family’s motivation, their very
rolls, careful to not have them come apart and arrange them on a
reason for breathing is family. It is because their foundation is rooted serving dish and keep warm. Pour remaining chicken broth into
solidly in their blood, this Sonoma earth, and in their family’s wines that the saucepan and bring to a boil, scrapping up any browned bits.
VJB Vineyards & Cellars is a keystone of the Sonoma Valley wine Simmer for a moment and pour the sauce over the meat rolls.
industry. Serve garnished with parsley. Served with the award-winning
Vittorio, Maria and Henry see to it that your visit to VJB Vineyards VJB Estate Sangiovese
& Cellars and the wines in your glass are equally memorable, delicious
Perfect Pairs by Millie Howie
Casa Nuestra Winery NAPA VALLEY CRAB CAKES Serves 4
By Casa Nuestra’s very own Chef Jon

Chenin Blanc with • 2 large eggs
Napa Valley Crab Cakes • ½ cup real mayonnaise

• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
(Japanese seasoned bread crumbs)
“Crab, by its very nature is a delicate shellfish, not to be over- • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
powered by a heavy or oaky white wine,” says Chef Jon at Casa • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
Nuestra Winery as he reaches for a bottle of the recently bottled • ½ the juice of a fresh squeezed lemon (to taste)
• ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2009 Old Vines, St. Helena Estate Chenin Blanc and pours it into
• 1 shallot minced
the glasses waiting beside a platter of his Napa Valley Crab Cakes.
• 1 stalk of celery fined chopped
“Our Casa Nuestra Old Vines Chenin Blanc is a particularly good • 1/4 red bell pepper finely chopped
choice,” he says, “since it is a delicate acid-forward wine with hints • Splash of Tabasco (to taste)
of grapefruit and melon. The freshly squeezed lemon juice and the • 4 ounces of sweet butter for frying
light dressing of oil and rice wine vinegar in the bed of baby field • 1 pound of fresh lump crabmeat (pressed and drained)
greens on which the cakes rest, are a good balance against the • Kosher salt and white pepper (to taste)
mayonnaise based fried crab cakes. Don’t let the word ‘fried’ put
you off. There is not the slightest hint of grease in the preparation.” You can add whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
The cakes should be loose, but not falling apart and the texture as a binder (remove crust from bread) for a more dense
of the finished cakes can be adjusted by adding a judicious amount cake.
of Panko bread crumbs. For perfect cakes, do not work the crab Combine all wet ingredients including eggs, whisk
mixture too vigorously. For a finishing touch and a note of together to combine.
complexity Chef Jon tips in just a few drops of hot sauce before Add lightly sautéed chopped and minced vegetables,
placing the cakes into the sauté pan. with Old Bay seasoning.
Jon pre-heats his pan and fries his cakes in butter on medium Salt and pepper to taste.
heat. He allows about three minutes a side till the cakes are golden, Combine Panko bread crumbs and whole wheat bread
lightly crisp and cooked through. As he pours the wine, his final (optional). The mixture should loose.
word of advice is to be generous when pouring the wine, and be Carefully fold in the fresh lump crabmeat.
ready with seconds on both the wine and the crab cakes Fortu-
Form four equally sized cakes. Cakes should be loose
nately crab of one sort or another, including canned, is available but not falling apart. If necessary, adjust firmness with
from some source all year and an excellent choice of vegetables to additional Panko bread crumbs. Do not overwork the
mince and blend with the traditional Old Bay Seasoning are always cake.
at hand, especially in California. Preheat a sauté pan on medium heat. Add butter and
The Chenin Blanc may be in limited supply since Casa Nuestra fry the cakes until golden brown on both sides, approxi-
is a small winery and the Chenin is one of its most favored wines, mately three minutes a side, making sure cake is cooked
so don’t let the new vintage sell out before you have put away through.
several bottles or a case or two to enjoy with your crab cakes the
rest of the year. Serve over a bed of baby
field greens lightly dressed
with a simply oil and rice
wine vinegar dressing.
Garnish with a spicy
remoulade or your favorite
tarter sauce. Enjoy with a
big glass of Casa Nuestra’s
Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2009 Dry Chenin Blanc!
3451 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena
(707) 963-5783 | www.facebook.com/casanuestra
Welcome to
SUISUN VALLEY
The Timeless Bounty of the Suisun Valley

by Charles Neave than in the rich earth and thriving vineyards and farms of the Suisun
Valley, the stretch of land that runs to the west of Fairfield and Inter-
First, foremost and always, the Suisun Valley in Solano County just state 80, and borders the county of Napa on two sides.
25 minutes from Napa, has its roots – often quite literally – in the busi- Perfectly situated between a pair of coastal mountain ranges, the
ness and passion of agriculture. And nowhere is that more evident Mount George Range on the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east,
this verdant six by two mile valley sits within the Coastal climate
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in the case of wine lovers everywhere means wine grapes, planted to
a staggering number of both familiar and rare varieties.
If you look at a map of where many growers in Napa County and
beyond source their grapes or own vineyards, you will be surprised at
how many have vineyard holdings here. This is in addition to the
dozen or so wineries that call the Suisun Valley their home, and both
make, age, bottle and market their wines here. Many also have their
own tasting rooms, and during the year hold – both individually and
collectively – special events to lure those who appreciate wine to their
cellar doors.
The Suisun Valley is also dotted with farm stands and working
farms that welcome visitors. There are quaint spots to eat and relax,
and it is the driving force behind the annual Tomato Festival in Fair-
field, and for other events that occur throughout the year. But most of
all it stands as enduing symbol of the real, living heritage of this part
of the hidden but treasured wine country of Northern California.
NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Seventeenth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival

Celebrate Napa Valley’s unique agricultural and cultural bounty door, includes eight food and five wine tasting tickets (value $1 each),
during the 17th annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival, bursting in plus a wine glass. Student admission, ages 13 to 20, at $10 includes
bloom this month. The Festival’s line up of stellar events, ongoing five food-tasting tickets. Admission for children ages six to 12 is $5.
through March 27, takes place when wild mustard carpets vineyards Children under the age of six are admitted for free. Visit participating
with gold, celebrating Napa Valley’s agricultural and cultural bounty. Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Aire Markets to purchase adult tickets
The Festival offers visitors from far and wide immersion in the in advance, which include a voucher for five additional tasting tickets.
legendary wine region’s good life. Vineyards vibrant with wild mustard Purchase a weekend package in advance at mustardfestival.org,
provide a breathtaking backdrop and share centerstage with mustard which includes both The Awards and The Marketplace at $125.
the condiment during the two-month marathon of food, wine and art
THE PHOTO FINISH – THE GRAND FINALE EVENT
events. An impressive collection – the who’s who of Napa Valley
restaurants, caterers and wineries; mustard and gourmet companies View the season’s beauty captured by photographers from far and
from around the world; regional artists and national sponsors – wide at The Photo Finish, the inevitably “sold out” and wildly
present their finest throughout The Season of Events. exuberant Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Finale Event, at
Meet Napa Valley Mustard Festival Host Chef Anne Gingrass, Exec- Rubicon Estate in Rutherford on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Taste a
utive Chef, Brix; Host Winemaker Julianne Laks of Cakebread Cellars heady array of Napa Valley wines along with sweets and savories, view
and Host Artist Thomas Monaghan at the events. The Grand Dinner the Napa Valley Mustard Festival Photography Contest Exhibit of
on Friday, February 19 at Brix is limited to 100 and provides an excel- photographs, available for purchase, and revel in the party until the
lent opportunity to mingle with Napa Valley Mustard Festival Hosts, last dance. Relevé Unlimited, a new Napa Valley Mustard Festival
as well as notable guest chefs and winemakers. sponsor, will join Rubicon Estate to sponsor the photography contest
Plan to extend your stay when you attend events or simply take a and exhibit. Tickets to the event are $95 in advance; $125 at the door.
mid-week respite to enjoy special mid-week Mustard Season offers. BENEFACTOR’S PACKAGE
Visit mustardfestival.org to view restaurant, hotel, winery and retail Treat yourself to a Benefactor’s Package and take advantage of the
offers and packages. The mid-week promotion is sponsored by The full spectrum of Napa Valley Mustard Festival events. Offered at $500
County of Napa. per person, the package includes one ticket to each of the following
THE AWARDS ~ A SPICY SOIRÉE! events: Mustard Magic, The Grand Dinner, The Awards, The Market-
Don jewels and black tie for a glitzy evening of food, wine, music place and The Photo Finish – plus a 2010 Napa Valley Mustard
and dancing at The Awards ~ A Spicy Soirée! on Friday, March 12, 7 Festival poster signed by Thomas Monaghan. Tickets are transferable
p.m., at the beautiful Black Stallion Winery on Silverado Trail in Napa. and may be given as gifts.
As you taste your way through the most creative mustard recipes of COMPETITIONS
the year, while sipping Napa Valley’s finest vintages, the critic’s choice Napa Valley Mustard Festival activities include Fine Art and Photog-
recipe judging, headed by Gene Burns of KGO Newstalk AM810, will raphy Competitions, The world-wide Mustard Competition, overseen
take place behind closed doors. You’ll then have the chance to by Barry and Patti Levenson of the Mustard Museum in Madison,
compare your taste buds with those of the professionals as you cast Wisconsin and a Napa Valley Chef’s Mustard Recipe Competition. For
your ballot for People‘s Choice Chef of the Year. information and guidelines, visit mustardfestival.org.
Raise your glass to World Champion Mustard Makers who’ve come
to Napa Valley from around the world to walk the red carpet and ARTWORK – THE ORIGINAL AND COLLECTOR’S POSTERS
receive their Napa Valley Mustard Festival World-Wide Mustard Silent bidding has already began on Reverie, Thomas Monaghan’s
Competition Awards. Tickets are $100 in advance; $150 at the door. bucolic 48" by 60" oil painting inspired by Napa’s Carneros appella-
tion. The painting is destined to go to the highest bidder at The
NAPA RIVERWALK MARKETPLACE ~ THE SIGNATURE EVENT Photo Finish, The Season’s Grand Finale Event, at Rubicon Estate,
Celebrate the mustard season and taste mustards from around the on Saturday, March 27.
world at Napa Riverwalk Marketplace – The Signature Event – on Those who cannot visit Napa Valley but would like to place a bid
Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in down- on the painting may call Pat Summers of Summers-McCann Pubic
town Napa at Riverfront, Historic Napa Mill, Veteran’s Memorial Park Relations, Napa Valley Mustard Festival Producer, at (707) 938-1133
and other downtown Napa locations. Highlights of this rain or shine ext 106.
food, wine and arts festival include: celebrity chef cooking demonstra- Posters are offered at $30 or $40 signed by the artist. Order at
tions, live remote broadcasts of KGOAM810’s Dining Around with mustardfestival.org or call (707) 938-1133.
Gene Burns and Martha Stewart Living radio shows, and the ever
popular Sunset Magazine pavilion. Artful activities include fine arts WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
and crafts presented by juried artists and artisans, and live perfor- The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is a non-profit community
mances of jazz, world and classical music. service organization. For information, call (707) 938-1133. For tickets
Adult admission to The Marketplace at $35 in advance, $40 at the and information, visit the website at mustardfestival.org.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY
2 for 1 Tasting with this ad
Winemaker Profile: William Hill Estate Winery
RALF HOLDENRIED
by Michelle J. Baker
In under three years as winemaker at William Hill Estate, Ralf
Holdenried has put this iconic label back on the map. Critics are
starting to take notice: Robert Parker recently scored the 2006 William
Hill Estate Bench Blend Cabernet Sauvignon “one of the finest Caber-
nets under this label in over 20 years” and went on to say that the
2007 “looks even better.” Parker also rated the 2007 William Hill
Estate Bench Blend Chardonnay 88 points.
Recently Holdenried spoke with Wine Country This Week about
making wine at William Hill Estate.
You grew up in Germany as part of a winemaking family.
What part of that do you bring to making wine at William Hill Estate?
Growing up with farming and winemaking gave me a strong sense
of working with natural processes that are always evolving and
always needs care. I remember constant conversations about the vine-
yard blocks and what state they are in and what may come and how
we react to that. There were similar conversations about the wines we
had in the winery and bottles that were for sale.
What I took away from this is a sense of how dynamic the wine-
making process is and how critical it is to stay in touch with every
stage so you understand, learn and react properly. It is a very
dynamic and fluid process that is always evolving and changing.
You’re making wine in a very unique area.
Can you talk about the estate and what makes it special?
We are blessed with a unique vineyard property on the Silverado
Bench, above the valley floor, and below the steep slopes of Atlas eties provide a unique discovery for wine lovers. Malbec is more
Peak. The Bench was carved eons ago by a bend in the Napa River as fragrant with hint of violets; Petit Verdot, full of dark aromas and
it cut its way into the valley. River rocks mix with eroded volcanic cassis; Merlot is the fruitiest with strawberry jam aromas; and
soils washed down from the mountains above us. A southwestern Cabernet Franc has bright red berry notes complemented by herbs,
exposure gives us perfect conditions for wine grapes. This is a land- sage and an earthy character. Our signature Cabernet Sauvignon is
scape with so many variations in detail that I farm the vineyard by distinguished by dark fruit and mocha.
the tenth of the acre, matching each vine to its site.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
At William Hill Estate you give a starring role to some lesser known Being able to create wines is a gift in itself, and I am grateful that I
Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. am allowed to do it. Most exciting to me are the interactions with all
What do you think makes each of them worthy? the different aspect of crafting the wines. This starts with farming
The William Hill Estate is a fantastic place within Napa to grow and all the challenges involved there, continues with the art and
all of the red Bordeaux varieties. They all express both their varietal science of the winemaking process, as well as the presenting the wines
character as well as an expression of the site on the Silverado Bench. to those who will enjoy them. These are all very different worlds that
With the individual bottling of a small volume of each of the five contribute to making a great wine that people will savor and appre-
Bordeaux varieties we can show a range of delicious wines from a ciate.
great site in Napa, as well as providing an education for wine Taste the William Hill Estate Wines at 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa.
drinkers that is hard to find anywhere. Tours and tastings are available daily, by appointment, from 10 a.m. to
Each of the varieties is very true in character. Each wine is bold, 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 265-3024 or visit the website
fleshy and fruit-driven, and the fruit expressions of the different vari- at williamhillestate.com.
Women for WineSense Hosts Third Annual

Grand Event in Napa Valley, April 30-May 2
Women throughout the country with a passion or professional The 2010 Women for WineSense Grand Event Saturday educa-
interest in wine will descend on the Napa Valley April 30 through May tional program includes a series of seminars taught by wine industry
2 to attend the third annual Women for WineSense 2010 Grand leaders: Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson, Alexandre Schmitt of
Event. Aptly titled “Sip the Wine, Share the Moment, Savor the Expe- Olfacto in France, wine expert Debbie Zachareas, Ann Noble from UC
rience,” this year’s three-day event will be hosted by Honorary Chair Davis, and Winemaker Merry Edwards, to name a few.
Margaret Duckhorn and also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the During lunch, Honorary Chair Margaret Duckhorn will induct
founding of Women for WineSense. founders Julie Johnson and Michaela Rodeno into the Hall of Fame.
“I’m especially excited to serve as Honorary Chair this year, Ann Noble of UC Davis will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for
because we're honoring founders Michaela Rodeno and Julie Johnson, her contributions to the wine industry and Rising Star Awards will be
who are two of the wine industry’s biggest trailblazers” said Duckhorn. given out to up and coming women in the industry. Saturday’s
“It’s also wonderful that Women for WineSense has provided wine program concludes with the Grand Tasting of distinctive wines
education and professional development opportunities for the past 20 poured by women in key leadership roles at wineries, including
years.” owners, CEO’s, winemakers and vineyard managers.
The Grand Event kicks off the weekend with a sparkling wine Program attendance is limited to 250 participants. “Early Bird
reception at Mumm Napa in Rutherford on Friday evening. Saturday’s Registration” pricing for the complete weekend package, including
all-day program takes place at the legendary Culinary Institute of Friday’s sparkling wine reception, Saturday’s seminars, lunch & Grand
America at Greystone in St. Helena and combines exceptional educa- Tasting, plus Sunday’s tours is $210 ($160 for WWS members).
tional seminars along with the Women for WineSense Awards Presen- Single-day pricing available. Further information is available at
tation and a Grand Tasting Event. The festivities continue on Sunday www.wwsgrandevent.org. Proceeds from event will underwrite
with rare, behind the scenes winery tours and tastings at select Napa Women for WineSense educational programs, activities, and scholar-
and Sonoma wineries. ships for women in viticulture, winemaking and wine education.
Welcome to
CALISTOGA
Calistoga’s Mustard, Mud & Music Festival, March 6-7
The town of Calistoga is celebrating the Included in the ticket prices are an
return of the mustard flower that turns the unbreakable Go-vino glass, event
Napa Valley into a carpet of vivid yellow schedule and map. Tickets are also avail-
blooms with its Mustard, Mud & Music able at the Calistoga Chamber office at
Festival on March 6 and 7 – an official part 1133 Washington Avenue, Calistoga, CA
of Napa Valley's famed Mustard Festival. 94515, or by calling (707) 942-6333. You
Live jazz, wine tasting, an art show must be over 21 years of age to purchase
and mustard-inspired dishes prepared by tickets.
local chefs are all part of festivities visi- The music lineup features some of the
tors can enjoy during the weekend-long best jazz artists in the Bay Area, including
festival. Free jazz music will be offered at Cavanaugh/Belair, Michelle Michaels
various venues downtown, from 1 to 7 Quartet, Rick Quisol, Herb Gibson, Bob
p.m. on Saturday, March 6 and from 1 to “The Stick” Culbertson, Swing Seven, The
6 p.m. on Sunday, March 7. Wine tasting will be available from 1:30 Nancy Wright Trio, Mad & Eddie, Steve Dudgeon Quartet, Mark
to 6 p.m. both days, also downtown. Holzinger, Rolando Morales, Susan Sutton, Larry Vann and Tracy Rose.
Tickets for the wine-tasting portion of the festival are available Also returning is the Third Annual Mustard Arts Fete, presented by
online this year, for the first time. Buying wine-tasting tickets in the Calistoga Arts Center, Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7.
advance at www.calistogavisitors.com can save you 10% on the The Fete is a members’ art show of paintings and photographic works
regular price of $25 per day (a savings of $2.50) or on the regular celebrating the presence of mustard in the Napa Valley. For more
price of $40 for both days (a savings of $4). The one-day ticket information on this free art show, visit www.calistogaartcenter.org.
provides 10 tastings, and the two-day ticket provides 20 tastings. Calistoga’s chefs are getting into the act as well, creating special
dishes with mustard as a starring ingredient on their menus over the
weekend, and for the second year, by popular demand, Calistoga’s
gourmet market Cal Mart, 1491 Lincoln Avenue, will be holding a
mustard tasting as part of the festivities on Saturday, March 6.
For more information, go to www.calistogavisitors.com or call
(707) 942-6333. Facebook users can also find great deals and insider
tips by searching for “Calistoga Visitors” and becoming a “fan,” or
going to //www.facebook.com/calistogavisitors.
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YOUNT VILLE
Spice Things Up This Spring at 17th Annual ’Taste of Yountville‘
Mustard Season Delivers Gourmet Grains, Bouchon, Redd, Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar,
Gorgeous Wines & Gastronomy Mustard’s Grill, Cantinetta Piero, Bardessono,
Spring gets spicy in Napa Valley as the étoile at Domaine Chandon, Brix, Bottega and
annual Mustard Festival unfolds and the Bistro Jeanty. A special garden tour of the
region’s top toques team up for a one-day French Laundry’s two-acre culinary master-
street party at the 17th Annual Taste of piece is also in the lineup on an hourly basis
Yountville, Saturday, March 20. This gourmet with head gardener Tucker Taylor. Visitors
gallop puts foodies on the fast track to the can also tap into the one day Passport which
town’s 13 renowned restaurants, 20+ local features trips and giveaways at day’s end.
spa and restaurant (Feb./2009) and Laura
wineries and an array of mustard and olive oil Wines from the Yountville appellation will
Cunningham’s Vita (summer/2010) teamed
producers on tap for tastings. The 11 a.m. to flow along with an arts and crafts exhibit, live
with the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group.
5 p.m. event is free; tasting tickets are $1
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Key participants include Domaine Chandon,
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prime time to cash in on the town’s off-season
hospitality including 20 percent savings on
hotel packages. Work off those worldly plea-
sures with a leisurely bike tour through the
vineyards, stint at the spa or morning hot air
balloon ride. Packages are available at
www.yountville.com/accommodations.
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Irish Wines will be Smiling in Napa Valley

An Irish Themed Wine & Food Tasting Featuring Wines from Today, there are dozens of wineries in California, and beyond,
Irish-0wned, Named and Ancestry Wineries Served Alongside that have a link in one form or other with the Emerald Isle. Many of
Freshly Prepared Traditional Irish Dishes & Irish Cheeses these wineries and their owners are involved with the Winegeese
When Irish Wines are Smiling is the inaugural tasting to honor and it’s umbrella organization, The Ireland Funds, charitable work.
those of Irish decent working in Wine and Food in California. There When Irish Wines are Smiling takes place Sunday, March 14 from
is a long history of Irish involvement in the wine trade globally 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rutherford Grange Hall in Rutherford. Tickets are
dating back to the 18th century. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. A portion of the proceeds to benefit
Winegeese is the name given to the emigrant Irish families and Rutherford Grange.
their descendants who, from the 18th century onward, engaged in The event will feature live traditional Irish music and will high-
the wine trade in the various countries of their adoption. Today, their light the contribution made by the Irish to modern Californian wine
names and labels have become synonymous with quality on the by showcasing some incredible and hard to find wines. These wines
international wine market and many of these pioneering wine fami- will be the perfect accompaniment to the selection of Irish Cheeses
lies have played significant roles in the viticultural development of available along with the dishes prepared by a number of Chefs
some of the finest wine-growing regions around the world, ranging including Chef Bob Hurley.
from the Napa Valley in California to the Loire Valley in France, the Follow the event on Facebook for updates as they happen at
Clare Valley in Australia and the Hemel En Aarde Valley in South www.facebook.com/whenirishwinesaresmiling.
Africa. Confirmed wineries include O’Brien Estate, Napa; Sullivan Vine-
More information on the Winegeese can be found at yards, Rutherford; Murphy Vineyards, St Helena; Taylor Family
www.irlfunds.org/winegeese. Vineyards, Stags Leap; Twomey Cellars, Calistoga; Dillon Vineyards,
The name Winegeese is a play on the Flight of the Wild Geese Yountville; Fitzpatrick Winery, Sierra Foothills; Kelley & Young
which occurred in 1691 and refers to the departure of an Irish Jaco- Wines, Alexander Valley; Harrington Wines, Sonoma/SF; Irish
bite army from Ireland to France. And, according to historical Family Vineyards, Murphys; Waits-Mast Family Cellars, SF; and Mc
records, the Irish helped launch the wine industry in America. The Grail Vineyards, Livermore.
oldest commercial surviving winery in California prior to Prohibi- Confirmed Food Vendors are Hurley’s Restaurant, Yountville with
tion, the San Jose winery, built by the Santa Barbara Mission in the Chef Bob Hurley and his team; The Napa Valley Wine Train – Chef
early nineteenth century, was owned by Irishman James McCaffrey Kelley Macdonald and his team; along with a selection of Irish
from 1853 to 1900. cheeses provided by the Irish Dairy Board.
Napa Zinfandel Trail Launches New Website

The Napa Zinfandel Trail, a new associa- that Zinfandel is of Croatian origin but as production wines that can be impossible to
tion of Napa Valley wineries that specialize Zinfandel migrated to California during the find in stores. And because the wineries are
in the production of wine from California’s 19th Century Gold Rush it took hold as the family-owned and off the beaten path, the
historic grape variety, is announcing its favored wine grape of pioneer winegrowers Napa Zinfandel Trail group says it is for
premiere and the debut of its website who loved its flavorfulness, its healthy those wine explorers seeking to discover
www.napazintrail.com. production and ability to adapt to the the less traveled roads and interact with the
Historically, Zinfandel was one of the diverse regions of California. winemakers in their less commercial and
primary red grapes prized by early Napa In Napa Valley it was Captain Joseph more rural and intimate surroundings.
Valley winemakers and today comprises Osborne in the 1860’s who is credited with The Napa Zinfandel Trail association of
just over 2% of the valley’s overall wine the first planting of Zinfandel in what is wineries includes: Hendry Winery, Robert
production. The Napa Zinfandel Trail today known as the Oak Knoll District of Biale Vineyards, Elyse Winery, Titus Vine-
wineries focus on producing world class red Napa Valley. yards, Chase Cellars, Tres Sabores, and The
wines from this variety that is known for its By organizing, the wineries seek to Terraces and more information, maps, and
characteristic spicy, raspberry, and black- educate consumers about the rich history of appointments can be obtained by calling
berry flavors. Zinfandel in Napa Valley and guide wine the wineries directly and through the asso-
Scientific research has recently shown adventurers to their cult-following small ciation’s website, www.napazintrail.com.
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by Charles Neave cellaring process. Sequoia Grove makes two Bordeaux-style
“I look to create wines with varietal Cabernets (one of them the famous Ruther-
When Michael Trujillo, director of wine- expression, structure and balance,” Michael ford Bench Reserve), a Chardonnay using
making and president of Sequoia Grove says. “When it come to style, I look towards grapes from Napa’s cooler Carneros District,
Winery in the Napa Valley, home of one of traditional winemaking, no question about the Stagecoach Syrah made from grapes
the most famous and venerable Napa Valley it. But this is California, so in the end it’s our grown on Atlas Peak, above Napa, Rebel-
labels (especially for red wine) in all of the own style of making wine that defines our lious Red plus a crisp Sauvignon Blanc
region, first started his career in agriculture, wines. In their new tasting room, you’ll find a
it was a long way from grapes. In fact, it was “For me, vineyard balance is first, which wonderful place to reflect on the philosophy
in the ranch country and farmland of means vineyard location makes a huge behind the wines. Done in what many
Southern Colorado, where he grew up and impact: the soil types, the physical location people might call “wine country casual” it’s
where the growing cycle and the soil first of the plantings and the climate. Balance also very stylish, with a beautiful garden.
became a part of his daily life. But his own includes everything from the roots of the The staff members are friendly folks that are
philosophy of growing grapes and making vines to the canopy to the fruit.” enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful.
wine soon evolved when he moved to Wine Depending on the varietal, whether the They can talk about favorite local restau-
Country. fermentation process is carried out in stain- rants, other wineries and area personalities
“I tend to make my wines so that they less steel, oak, or a combination of both, and with the same assurance that they explain
require little patience,” he says. “Which on cooperage – barrel aging – the wine is winemaking, barrel aging and fermentation
means that while the wines we make are likewise tailored to the wine it will hold. So techniques as you sip your way through
very approachable and very pleasant to it might be in both small and large barrels. their tasting menu of exciting and sometimes
drink on release, they also evolve beautifully Some American oak is used, as with the surprising wines.
as they age in the bottle. That doesn’t mean Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The rest of The tasting room at the 22-acre Sequoia
that the wines have to sit for five or ten the time it is in the venerated (and very Grove Vineyard is open daily from 10:30
years, it simply means that they actually get expensive) French oak barrels. Every wine is a.m. until 5 p.m. It’s located at 8338 St.
better over time.” then aged in the bottle for a minimum of Helena Highway (Highway 29) in Ruther-
As thousands of wine lovers can certify, a twelve months before going to market. The ford. For directions or for more informa-
well-cellared Cabernet Sauvignon from Estate Reserve bottlings, which have a tion, including details on tours and the
Sequoia Grove is a pure delight in a bottle. following of their own and are the most food and wine pairings offered, look at
But of course it begins in the vineyards, then coveted, are kept ‘on oak’ longer then the www.sequoiagrove.com or call 1-800-851-
is brought to life during the winemaking and other wines before their release. 7841 or (707) 944-2945.
Class of 2010 to be Inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) will honor the 2010 Vint- Studies, Karen MacNeil, and CIA Chef Bill Briwa. Wine writer and
ners Hall of Fame inductees on March 13 with a day-long Celebration chair of the VHF Electoral College, Blake Gray, will join David Breit-
of California Wine & Food, culminating in the Vintners Hall of Fame stein for the morning’s other Wine & Food Salon, Big, Bold, and
induction ceremony. The ceremony will be preceded by a 6 p.m. Beautiful: Tasting Historic Magnums from the California Collection of
reception featuring wines representing the 2007, 2008 and 2009 David and Judy Breitstein.
inductees. The 2010 class to be inducted includes longtime Napa The cost of the evening reception, induction ceremony and walk-
Valley grower Andy Beckstoffer; Al Brounstein, founder of Diamond around dinner is $250 ($150 tax-deductible). Each $250 ticket
Creek Vineyard; Randall Grahm, founder of Bonny Doon Vineyard; includes the opportunity to purchase a Wine & Food Salon seat and
veteran winemaker Zelma Long; and Leon Adams, a founder of the a tour, tasting and lunch at a Napa Valley winery for an additional
Wine Institute. $150 ($75 tax-deductible).
The evening celebration continues with a walk-around dinner in For more information, contact Reuben Katz, (707) 967-2305 or
the school’s Teaching Kitchen with celebrity chefs and winemakers r_katz@culinary.edu.
including Michael Chiarello, Todd Humphries, Christopher Kostow, The Vintners Hall of Fame at The Culinary Institute of America at
Anne Gingrass-Paik and Sarah Scott. Guests will dance the night away Greystone is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more
to the sounds of Jeffrey Campbell & Megan Slankard while enjoying information, visit www.ciavintnershalloffame.com.
desserts created by renowned pastry chefs, including Emily Luchetti
of Farallon in San Francisco.
Guests joining this year’s Celebration will have the opportunity to
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Passport to Dry Creek Valley – A First Class TM
Journey – Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

New Friday Event Launched: Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience Vineyard Tours – Each tour begins at 9:30am
– Theme Parties, Music, Food, Tours, Barrel Tasting and Futures Offered Passport ticket holders are invited to walk the vineyards and expe-
Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ is an annual event, sponsored by rience winegrowing in this distinct appellation. Select wineries are
the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley™ (WDCV), showcasing the opening their vineyards with special tours, discussions and tastings.
wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. This Because the number of participants is limited, Passports are sold
year, Passport to Dry Creek Valley™ is celebrating its 20th anniversary first-come, first0-served basis. This event consistently sells out and
with the launch of a new event on Friday, April 23, called Gateway to tickets will not be available for long.
Passport – A First Class Experience. Tickets are on sale at www.wdcv.com. To be on the mailing list and
The more than 60 wineries and 150 growers in the Dry Creek receive information about this event, and all WDCV events, email
Valley produce a variety of wines to please any palate; 46 wineries will name, address and phone number to info@wdcv.com. Everybody’s
be offering first class weekend events along the Passport route! Join in welcome (21 years and older).
Passport weekend, as wineries up and down Dry Creek Valley cele-
brate the magic of their valley with wine, food, entertainment and the
hospitality for which Dry Creek Valley is famous. Passport to Dry D O W N T O W N
Creek Valley™ sells out quickly every year.
Gateway to Passport – A First Class Experience
HEALDSBURG
Grove Street Winery
An elegant evening launched in honor of the 20th anniversary, DRY CREEK RD
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Nearly every winery features live entertainment, from belly dancers to Selby MILL
blues, jazz or ’50s rock and roll. Guests are certain to be carried away
by the festive atmosphere created at each winery. Saturday and Sunday
event tickets are $120, including tax, for a two-day Passport. Sunday-
only tickets are $70 including tax. A list of participating wineries can HUDS
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UPCOMING EVENTS See page 14 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
FEBRUARY 27 – The Ark – Open House – Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville. Debut of the renovated
reserve room. Rare tasting of library vintages. 11am-4pm. RSVP events@sbragia.com or call 707-473-2992 ex.10
MARCH 6 & 7, 13 & 14 – Barrel Tasting Weekend – taste from the barrels, talk to winemakers,
purchase futures, explore beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek, Russian River Valleys, www.wineroad.com, 800-723-6336
MARCH 13 – Pasta Party – Sbragia Family Vineyards. Pastas with green, white and red sauces, paying
tribute to the Italian flag. Reservations are required. 4:30-6:30pm, www.sbragia.com or 707-473-2992
MARCH 19, 20 – Chef Charlie Palmer’s Annual Celebration – Pigs & Pinot 2010
www.hotelhealdsburg.com/pigsandpinot.php or call 707-431-2800
MARCH 19, 20 & 21 – Healdsburg's Downtown Sidewalk Sale – 707-433-6935
MARCH 27 – Cheese, Chocolate and Cabernet….oh my! – Lambert Bridge Winery – Sweet,
savory & divine paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, $55, reservations req’d. www.lambertbridge.com, 707-431-4670
Tasting Room of the Week:
ALDERBROOK WINERY
by Nan Reiley remembered for.” His goal is to make every Russian River Chardonnay, a lovely Burgun-
sip of his wines a pleasurable experience, dian-style wine with notes of pear and
Sonoma County has 13 different wine and a visit to Alderbrook’s tasting room will peach and a clean, silky texture. And of
regions (appellations), and each of them prove that he is in step with that goal. course, since Tony Terlato is responsible for
has unique climate and soil characteristics Alderbrook capitalizes on its Dry Creek introducing the American wine-drinking
that suit them for growing certain grape Valley vineyards to produce some of the public to Pinot Grigio, there is also this
varieties. Dry Creek Valley, for instance, finest Zinfandel wines being made in Cali- refreshing, tasty variety under the Terlato
where Alderbrook Winery is located, is fornia today. The winery is conveniently label. But the Alderbrook wines are red
famous for the quality of its Zinfandel. located just outside the charming, trendy oriented, with the emphasis on Zinfandel.
Nearby Russian River Valley, cool and town of Healdsburg, and it is a delightful You’ll find four vineyard-designated Zins as
forested, is best known for its Pinot Noir place to visit. Alderbrook’s tasting room is well as Syrah, Pinot Noir from the Russian
and Chardonnay. Alderbrook takes advan- fronted by a broad-roofed porch with comfy
River Valley, and a unique blend of
tage of both regions’ vineyards to produce tables and chairs that seem to issue an invi-
Zinfandel and Syrah called Confluence, a
high-quality bottlings of these wines, plus tation to you to sit down and relax for a
happy marriage of two great red wines.
Pinot Grigio and that stalwart red Italian while. Inside, gleaming light oak floors and
All Alderbrook wines are sold only in
wine, Carignane. high ceilings create a sense of spaciousness
the tasting room or online, an added incen-
The winery is owned by Anthony “Tony” and light. The staff is welcoming and wine
Terlato, a Chicago-born wine merchant of tive to pay a visit. Many of the wines are
savvy. The extensive selection of gift
Italian descent, whose business enterprises merchandise makes it easy for you to stock sold in attractive gift sets, too – the perfect
extend into every aspect of winemaking. He up on presents for family and friends at solution to finding a good present for the
is also the owner of two prestigious Napa home, or to pick out a souvenir for yourself. wine lovers you know. The winery is
Valley wineries, Chimney Rock and Ruther- And if you’ve called ahead to place your located at 2306 Magnolia Drive, Healds-
ford Hill, and the well-known Sanford order, you can be greeted by a gourmet burg. The tasting room is open daily from
Winery in Santa Barbara. The enjoyment of picnic luncheon to enjoy on the porch. (See 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone 1-800-405-
good wine and food with friends and family the winery’s website for details.) 5987 or go to www.alderbrook.com for
is dear to Tony’s heart, and he takes these Alderbrook’s winemaker, Bryan Parker, more information. P.S. Check out the
every-day comforts very seriously. “Quality also makes wine with the Terlato label. One events calendar on the website – lots of fun
endures,” he says, “and it is what we are luscious example is the Terlato 2006 parties coming up this year!
California’s Artisan Cheese Festival, March 26-27

California’s Artisan Cheese Festival – the premiere cheese and wine Cheesemaker & Chef Pairings:
event at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma – is heating up! A • Bellwether Farms and Christian Caiazzo of Osteria Stellina
slew of exciting new events have been added to this year’s line-up, • Cowgirl Creamery and Mark Stark of
including an interactive moveable feast and a barn dance that is guar- Starks Steakhouse & Willi’s Wine Bar
anteed to kick off this year’s festivities in a boot-slapping way. • Cypress Grove Chèvre and Lars Kronmark,
Chef Instructor, Culinary Institute of America, Greystone
Friday Night Barn Dance – Friday, March 26 • Fiscalini Farmstead and Percy Whatley of The Ahwahnee, Yosemite
Held at Green String Farm in Petaluma, this toe-tapping evening • Laura Chenel’s Chèvre and Chris Jones of
includes live music from the Green String Farm Band, Texas barbecue The Girl & The Fig and Estate
with a Sonoma twist from Brandon Guenther of Valley Ford’s own • Marin French Cheese Company and Josh Silvers of Syrah and
Rocker Oysterfeller’s, local favorite Lagunitas beer, and of course, Jackson’s Bistro
artisan cheese and their creators. You’ll get the chance to kick up your • Point Reyes Farmstead and Jesse Llapitan of The Palace Hotel
heels while mingling with the festival’s signature speakers and • Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery and Duskie Estes & John Stewart
honored cheesemakers. of Zazu and Bovolo.
In addition to these great events, California’s Artisan Cheese
Curds, Cooks and Cuveés: A Moveable Feast – Saturday, March 27
Festival features an action-packed weekend line-up of top artisan
Chefs John Ash and Jacquelyn Buchanan lead this eight-course inter- cheese experts, authors, chefs and winemakers conducting seminars,
active tasting event that features top cheesemakers paired with a chef pairings, tastings and cheese-filled demonstrations. A full schedule of
and a winemaker. Guests will spend the evening interacting and tasting events, participants and ticketing information can be viewed here:
these inspired cheese-centric creations paired with fine wines from www.artisancheesefestival.com/schedule.html.
Fortress Vineyards, Lange Twins Winery and Sonoma County Vintners. You can also follow our updates by fanning us on Facebook and
In addition to the eight chef/cheesemaker stations, there will be a full following us on Twitter. All events are priced separately and the Sher-
Cheese Tasting Buffet followed by a decadent Sweets Lounge serving aton Sonoma County – Petaluma is offering special discounted rates
sparkling and dessert wines to accompany dessert and cool jazz. on rooms for festival goers.
Sonoma County: There’s an ‘App’ for That, Too!

With a single click, download hundreds of reasons to plan your to visit Sonoma County, just 30 miles from San Francisco. Home to
next visit to the Sonoma wine country with the iVisit Sonoma County more than 300 award-winning wineries, Sonoma County barrels a
for iPhone, which is available immediately for free download at Apple’s wine for every taste. Instantly find wineries serving up your favorite
App Store on iTunes. flavor (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, etc.) or discover
You’ll have at your fingertips access to information on more than a new one with the unique varietals filter on iVisit Sonoma County.
300 wineries, along with area restaurants, spas, hotels, recreational
activities, shopping, wine events and so much more, making your next
trip to the region easier than ever.
iVisit Sonoma County - iPhone edition puts dozens of events at
your fingertips. From Peanuts (Charles M. Schulz Museum) to olives
(Ninth Annual Sonoma Olive Season) to wine futures (Wine Road
32nd Annual Barrel Tasting) to jazz (Sonoma Jazz +) – you’re sure to
find something that entices you to visit.
A “featured event,” the Wine Road’s 32nd Annual Barrel Tasting, is
taking place the first two weekends in March, and now visitors will
now have access to event information through iVisit Sonoma County.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Sonoma County Tourism
Bureau to have our upcoming Barrel Tasting event included, which
will make visiting the region even easier with access to event informa-
tion and participating wineries,” says Beth Costa, executive director of
Wine Road Northern Sonoma County.
Discover blue skies, moderate temperature and a myriad of reasons
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SONOMA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Tickets Now On Sale for the 20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
22 Wineries, Local Chefs & Award-Winning Wines celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Twenty-
two wineries are participating this year and they
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA)
are throwing open their cellar doors for this
announces their premier event of the year – the
authentic wine country experience.”
20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley happening
Admission is $55 for a Weekend Pass,
Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21 from 11
which includes a souvenir wine glass and
a.m. to 4 p.m. both days! Twenty-two wineries
access to event tastings at all participating
throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be
wineries. Advance ticket purchase is recom-
showcasing the 2009 vintage straight from the
mended as this is a sell-out event. Tickets and
barrels, ampling new releases, and offering
detailed information may be obtained online
award-winning wines paired with scrumptious
at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by
food prepared by local chefs and restaurants.
calling1-866-794-9463.
Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers in
caves and on crush pads, peruse art from local Participating Wineries
artists while listening to live music, tour wineries Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family
and vineyards, and enjoy a wonderful wine Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Deerfield Ranch
country weekend. Most importantly – this event Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Family
offers guests the chance to take an advance look at Wineries of Kenwood, Imagery Estate Winery,
what the 2009 vintage is going to be like in bottle! Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Landmark Vineyards, Ledson
“This year marks our 20th year and we are so excited to be teaming Winery & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family
up with local chefs and restaurants to create a truly special weekend of Winery, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, St. Francis Winery, Ty
delicous foods paired with the amazing variety of wines produced in our Caton Vineyards, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon Winery
valley.” Said Executive Director Josie Gay. “We invite wine lovers out to and Wellington Vineyards.
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Handley Cellars
Husch Vineyards Roeder Estate Silversmith Vineyards
Lazy Creek Vineyards Valley Elizabeth Vineyards
Londer Vineyards Standish Wine Company Parducci, Hidden Cellars Lolonis Winery
Greenwood Ridge Fife Vineyards
Brutocao Cellars Navarro Vineyards Sketchbook, Zingaro
Toulouse Vineyards Germain-Robin Distillery
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Goldeneye Vineyards Philips Hill Estates Philo Ridge Vineyards
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Valley Londer
Ukiah Vineyards
Chiarito Vineyards
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM 20
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128 Whaler Vineyards
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Lakeport
Mendocino Tulip Hill Winery
Cellars
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Meyer Family Ceago Vinegarden
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Maple Creek Winery Hopland Valley
McDowell Valley Clear 20
Yorkville Cellars Jeriko Estates
Graziano Family of Wines Lake
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Yorkville Brutocao Cellars McNab Ridge
McDowell Valley Vineyards
Duncan Peak Weibel Winery 175
Brassfield Estate Winery
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Villa La Brenta 20
Wineries not open to the public are not represented.
Asti Cougar’s Leap Gregory Graham
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MENDOCINO/LAKE COUNTIES
Mendocino Coast Hosts Three Whale Festivals in March

The Mendocino Coast is all set for the 28th led walks are all part of the two-day festival.
Annual Mendocino and Fort Bragg Whale Festi-
Little River Whale Festival – March 13 & 14
vals. Something new this year: the Little River
Whale Festival. A Taste of Little River is what visitors are
More information is at www.MendoWhale.com. promised during this festive weekend.
Savor bites from the kitchens of the town’s
Mendocino Whale Festival – March 6 & 7 noted chefs, sips from Mendocino County
Wine tasting and whale watching will be the vintners, history and birding walks in Van
featured attractions. On Saturday, many wineries Damme State Park, artist studio tours,
will set up tasting stations in inns, galleries and cheese making class, fireside talks with local
shops throughout Mendocino Village and Little historians, and a free night’s stay at many
River, while the area’s top chefs produce their Little River inns. View whales from an
favorite seafood chowders in a tasting event. A marine mammal art unspoiled ocean bluff at the old Spring Ranch. For more details, visit
exhibit, plein-air (live outdoor painting demonstrations) and docent- www.tasteoflittleriver.com.
Fort Bragg Whale Festival / March 20 & 21
Microbrew tasting and whale watching will be the featured attrac-
tions of the 28th Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival, March 20 and
21. On Saturday, the area’s top chefs will produce their favorite
chowders, along with dozens of microbrews provided by the Fort
Bragg Rotary Club. A marine mammal art exhibit and crafts fair are
also part of the two-day festival. View whales from the Pomo Bluffs
Park in Fort Bragg and miles of beaches in MacKerricher State Park
just north of the city.
LIVERMORE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Host Second

Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 20-21
More than 25 Livermore Valley wineries will participate in late and nuts.
the region’s second annual Barrel Tasting Weekend by offering Barrel tasting provides wine enthusiasts of all experience
samples of wines still in development – direct from their levels with a fun “snapshot” of how wine evolves – from grape
barrels. Guests with special event wristbands and official to glass. Guests will have the opportunity to pre-purchase
tasting glasses will receive at least one barrel sample at each some of the wines now, before they are bottled and released to
participating winery. Many winemakers will be present to the public (a practice known as buying “futures”).
personally pour and discuss their young wines and offer deli- This special event will take place on Saturday, March 20 and
cious pairings with gourmet appetizers, artisan cheeses, choco- Sunday, March 21, from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day at partic-
ipating Livermore Valley wineries. Locations will be
announced on www.LVwine.org in February.
Ticket prices are $25 per person when purchased online at
www.LVwine.org by March 19 and $30 per person at any
participating winery during the event. Price includes at least
one barrel tasting at each participating winery, one official
tasting glass and an event map. For more information, visit
www.LVwine.org or call (925) 447-WINE (9463)
Livermore Valley’s Barrel Tasting Weekend is sponsored by
the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, a 501 c(6)
organization which supports the wineries, growers, and
members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area
though educational and marketing programs.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | LODI
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FRENCH CAMP ROAD
Delicato Vineyards
in the Lodi community.
DISCOVER LODI!
No visit to Lodi is complete without a stop at the Lodi Wine
& Visitor center. Here you can taste from a special selection of
over 200 Lodi wines, and tour our hands on demonstration
vineyard that will help you learn about wine from the ground
up. Our knowledgeable staff is on hand to guide you through
your tasting experience, while our gift shop offers essential items
for the wine enthusiast. Join the Passport to Lodi Wine Club and
gain access to discounts and shipments of exclusively, hand
picked local wine.
Join us for one of our renowned wine and food pairing
classes, featuring the talents of regional chefs paired with hand-
crafted, award-winning Lodi wines. Our classes are guaranteed
to be an educational and entertaining evening.
Learn valuable sensory skills while savoring the opportunity
to “Blend Your Own Zinfandel,” during a customized blending
seminar. Seminars are available by advance appointment.
The Lodi Wine & Visitor Center is located only 35 minutes
south of Sacramento and 90 minutes east of San Francisco.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Visitor Center is a must
stop sight in the Northern California wine country.
For more information, visit www.lodiwine.com.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries Pour at

the 6th Annual ‘Pinot Paradise’ Festival
Pinot Noir lovers will savor the flavors and explore the magic of the wines and learn in detail about the Santa Cruz Mountains and the
Santa Cruz Mountains at the sixth annual Pinot Paradise festival distinct flavor profiles of its sub-regions. Tickets for the Grand Cruz
March 27-28, 2010. Tasting are $55 in advance, $65 at the door; $75 with the V.I.P.
Pinot Noirs from the Santa Cruz Mountains represent the diversity Package.
of micro-climates and dramatic mountain terrain that define the region. The morning’s Technical Session explores the influence of different
The marine influence and distinctive soils create intensely concentrated yeasts on the flavors and development of Pinot Noir, both in the vine-
fruit that yields some of the most complex and age-worthy Pinot Noir yard and in the winery, in a program entitled “Yeast Gone Wild, Only
in the world. There are six sub-regions in this winegrowing appellation, in the Santa Cruz Mountains.” Tickets are $55 and reservations are
each bearing their own characteristics in their wine. required.
Sunday, March 28, features a Technical Session in the morning Saturday, March 27, Pathway to Pinot Paradise offers a self-guided
from 9 a.m. until noon, and the Grand Cruz Tasting in the afternoon tour of the region’s Pinot-producing wineries. Barrel tasting, library
from 2 to 5 p.m., both at the Villa Ragusa in Old Town Campbell. The wines and special offerings by participating wineries will be available.
Grand Cruz Tasting will showcase more than 60 Pinot Noirs paired Visitors can enjoy exploring the incredible mountain terrain and
with gourmet hors d’oeuvres from some of the region’s best restau- coastal roads as they discover the delightful world of the Santa Cruz
rants. A special V.I.P. Package will offer a private, pre-event tasting and Mountains. Tickets are $25.
guided “tour” in small groups at 1 p.m. prior to the Grand Cruz Tickets and more information are available from the SCMWA at
Tasting. Participants will meet with select winemakers, taste their (831) 685-8463, www.scmwa.com or via email at info@scmwa.com.
Rain Forest Weekends Now at Roaring Camp Railroad

Learn about California’s own rain forest … its forests of coastal
redwoods. Roaring Camp is offering weekend excursions of the Rain
Forest by rail through March 28.
Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains just a few miles from the
ocean, the forest flourishes in moderate temperatures and a year-round
water supply provided by frequent Pacific systems and dense fog.
Roaring Camp CEO Georgiana Clark says, “In winter, California’s
rain forest is most dramatic. Storms whip branches; foliage glistens;
and the air is filled with the aroma of California bay laurel and tanbark
oak.”
Trains operate Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. through
March 28th. Tickets are $21.50 adult, $15.50 child (3-12 years).
Parking is $8. Roaring Camp is in Felton, six miles north of Santa
Cruz. Exit State Route 17 at Mt. Hermon Road, left at Graham Hill
Road, then 1/2 mile to the entrance. For information, call (831) 335-
4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.
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
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook Restaurant

In an effort to promote wines produced in the Santa Cruz Moun- sible for us to stock them all permanently. This promotion will give
tains, Capitola’s landmark Shadowbrook Restaurant is offering Wine- wineries and winemakers an opportunity to reach a larger audience
maker Wednesdays, featuring half-price wines from the appellation and gain new followers, while providing Shadowbrook’s patrons with
now through May. quality local wines, many of which are medal winners in state, national
Each week Shadowbrook will be featuring two to four wines from and international competitions. I also believe locals will find it a
a Santa Cruz Mountains winery, offered by the bottle or glass. Wednes- welcome alternative to the typical $125-per-person winemaker
days, beginning at 5 p.m. a representative of that week’s winery will dinner.”
offer tastings and information from a table set up in the restaurant’s The promotion is being done in concert with the Santa Cruz Moun-
Rockroom Lounge. tains Winegrowers Association, and Burke said interest from wineries
That night all wines from the week’s winery, whether ordered in the has been strong and enthusiastic. To ensure that customers get the best
bar or dining room, by the glass or bottle, will be 50 percent off the possible information, wineries are required to have their Wednesday
regular price. Featured wines will also be available in flights (about 2.5 table staffed by the owner, winemaker or an equally informed indi-
oz, also half-price), accompanied by complimentary appetizer. vidual. They are also asked to provide informational materials so the
“This is a great way to promote the growing number of fine wines Shadowbrook wait staff can be knowledgeable about the wines.
being produced in the area,” said Shadowbrook owner Ted Burke. For additional information on the schedule, call (831) 685-VINE
“With 73 wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, it’s impos- (8463) or visit www.scmwa.com.
Big Basin Vineyards Lights Up the Dark Days of February with

Barrel Tasting, Bonfire on Sunday, February 28th at the Winery
Have you ever seen a burning be participating in a number of directions.html) for the quickest
barrel? Do you enjoy barrel upcoming wine tastings, routes to the winery!
tasting? This is your chance to do including World of Pinot, Pinot
both. Come to the beautiful Paradise, Rhone Rangers and
redwoods of Boulder Creek and Hospice du Rhone. Mark your
enjoy a special day of tasting – calendars for the Spring Release
and toasting! Big Basin Vineyards Celebration, which will take
winemaker and proprietor, place on April 3rd and 4th at the
Bradley Brown, is excited about winery in Boulder Creek.
the wines from the 2009 vintage, Use the directions on the web,
and wants to share a glimpse of www.bigbasinvineyards.com/
what this potentially very good
grape growing year promises to
deliver.
Visit the winery on February
28th to enjoy a sneak preview of
a few of the nascent 2009s, as
well as some of the rapidly Monterey Syrah, the complex
maturing 2008s that are and mysterious 2007 Bald Moun-
approaching the time when they tain Pinot Noir (only a few cases
will be ready to bottle. Bradley remain), and the exceptionally
will select samples from four bold and peppery 2007 Fairview
different barrels that will give you Road Ranch Syrah. In celebration
a taste of what is to come. He will of this special tasting, Bradley
also be pouring tastes of several will burn a couple of old barrels -
finished wines that are presently an entertaining and beautiful
available including the supple sight.
and luscious 2007 Santa Cruz/ Big Basin Vineyards will also
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Pinot Noir Summit – For People Passionate about Pinot

The Pinot Noir Summit, one of the best Pinot Noir events in the d’oeuvres will be served. The identity of the wines tasted earlier at the
world, returns to the Bay Area for its 8th year on February 27, 2010. Pinot Noir Showdown will be revealed. The final results will be
If you’re passionate about Pinot this event is a must! The day-long announced the Awards Ceremony at The Pinot Noir Summit at 8 p.m.
Pinotcentric events begin with The Pinot Noir Showdown, a blind on February 27.
tasting of 40 top-rated Pinot Noirs. Attendees become wine judges for The events take place at the Osher Marin Jewish Community
the day and pit their palates against the expert panel, tasting and Center at 200 N. San Pedro Road in San Rafael.
voting on their favorites. Only 250 tickets are available for The Pinot Noir Summit. It has
Following the Showdown, guests may attend two Pinot Noir work- sold out every year, and we expect the eighth annual to be no
shops featuring wine experts from around the country exploring the different. Get your tickets early before they’re gone.
many faces and facets of Pinot Noir with top winemakers and viticul- Full Day Pinot Noir Summit Tickets (including the Reception &
turists. Awards Ceremony): $125 per person
The event concludes with a grand tasting as winemakers, propri- Pinot Noir Reception and Awards Ceremony Only: $75 per person
etors, and winery personnel will share their outstanding Pinot Noirs For details and ticket information, visit the website at
and a taste of other wines they produce. A fantastic array of hors http://affairsofthevine.com/pn_summit_8.php.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
NAPA VALLEY Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5 Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia. Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Thu-Mon 10-5
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros. Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Closed Tu
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free) Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-2643 Open daily 10:30-5
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6
Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4
ANDRETTII WI NE RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
ARGE R - MA RTUC CI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-4
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090 Open daily 11-5 CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30
Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9
Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5 by appointment
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 948-6512 Daily 10-6
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open by appointment only Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5:30
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175 Open by appointment only
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
BERINGER – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only
Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
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 di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-5
Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Daily 10-5 by appointment
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open by appointment only Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Cade Winery – 360 Howell Mountain Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 Open daily 10am-4pm Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
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Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only 10-5 James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open by appointment only Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointmentBy appointment
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open by appointment only 10-3 Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4 JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 Open by appointment only Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open by appointment only
FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7 Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5
Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open by appointment only 10-4
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Thu-Tue 10-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open daily 10-5
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open daily 10-4 Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open daily 11-6
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area LUNA VINEYARDS
The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 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
FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open Daily 10-5 other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Open by appointment only
Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297; Open daily 10-6 Winery by appointment only
Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment
MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335 Daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open by appointment only 10-5 Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30 Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings
Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only
Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat
MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage Canyon Rd, Rutherford; 707 225-4367 Open by appointment only
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15 Mi Sueno– tasted at Vintner’s Collective, 1245 Main St., Napa; 707 258-6358 Open daily 11-6
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open by appointment Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4 Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30 MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6 Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4 MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open daily by appointment only 11-4 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30 Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5
Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665 Open by appointment Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Page Wine Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 Daily 10-6 (Closed Tuesdays) Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open by appointment
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575 Open 10-4
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 Open by appointment only Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833 Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30
Children & Pets OK Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Open daily 10-5
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open by appointment Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-5
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment
RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4 Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
R A Z I W I N E RY
New tasting room in Napa Valley Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment
‘…taste our passion for wine in each style that we make.’ ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Wine & food pairings with an education based on appellations and terroirs St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Schedule a tasting daily 10 am to 4 pm St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
3108 Silverado Trail, Napa Valley • (707) 224-4299 St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open by appointment STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Robert Biale – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment
SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment SONOMA COUNTY
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 A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Open by appointment only
TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa/ 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-7 Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open by appointment only
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 688-1174 Open by appointment,
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30
ANABA WINES – 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment
Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956 Open daily 11-7
ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily 11-5
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4 ARTESA –1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4
Artiste Winery – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 First St, Napa; 707 927-5864 Wed-Mon 12-6, Tues by appt.
Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment
Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily 9-6
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Banyon – poured at Downtown Wine, 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thur-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463) Open daily 10-6 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Open by appointment only
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment
Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6
Bluenose Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only
Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open by appointment 10:30-4:30
BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5
Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 10-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840 Open by appointment only Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-4:30
Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Open by appt. 11-4
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open daily11-5
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6
WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Cellar No. 8 – Poured at Asti Winery - 26150 Asti Rd, Cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5
WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-4:30 Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Daily 11-6 Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 800-838-4306 Tours & tasting by appointment only
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6,Tue-Wed 4-6
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011 Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707-226-1800 Open daily by appointment only Christie Vineyards – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 11-5
Picnic Area
ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Open by appointment only
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210 Open by appointment only
CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6 Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500 Open daily 10-5
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707 225-6801 Open by appointment only
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open daily by appointment
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Sat-Sun 11-5
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338 Open by appointment only
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt. Grove Street – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30
Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5 Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4
De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Thu by appt 5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4
De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10:30-5 Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860 Open by appointment only
DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10:30-5 Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5
DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 11-4 Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10:30-5
Art Exhibits, Tours
Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only
Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Open by appointment only
Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 877 996-4299 Open by appointment only
DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Open daily 11-6, Tue 2-6
Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 Open by appointment only
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt
DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4
Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712 Open daily 10-4:30
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4 HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101 Open daily 11:30-9
Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
Eric K. James – 452 First Street E, Sonoma Plaza; 707 732-7560 Friday-Sunday 12-5:30 or by appointment
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689 Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt.
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-5 Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5 J Keverson – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm, 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We J Rickards Winery – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5
Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 Open by appointment only J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5
FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5 JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 10-5:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5
FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7 Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-5 Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Open daily 11-4 by appt
Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu-Mon 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700 Open by appointment only
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30 Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Fri-Sun 11-4 KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Francis Ford Coppola KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Thur-Sun 11-5 KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Children & Pets OK
FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:30
Gallo Family Vineyards – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6 Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-3
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Occidental Road Cellars – 707 874-9401 Call for tours & tasting
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5 Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Owl Ridge – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010 Open daily 10-5
PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-WINE Open daily 11-5
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open Fri-Mon 11-6, closed Tue, Wed, Thu
LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Open daily 10-5 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open by appointment only
Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Pastori Winery – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
Longboard Vineyards – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue) Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5 Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 Open daily 10-5, call for reservations
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only
MacLeod Family Vnyd – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312 Open by appointment only
Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 11-4
Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open by appointment only
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428 Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 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 Remick Ridge – tasted at Adler Fels, 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5 Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Mayo Family Winery – 13101 Arnold Drive @ Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30 Ridge Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 10:30-6:30 River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Thur-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed 4-6 Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30
MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5 Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma Open daily 11-6
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-6
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt
Mercury Geyserville – 20120 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville; 707 857-9870 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by appt
Rocking Z – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5
RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 11-5
ROESSLER – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6
Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Sun 12-6
Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870 Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569 Open daily 11-4:30
Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Open daily 11-4:30
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Open by appointment only
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11:30-4:30
Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Open by appointment only
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only
Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134 Limited tours, call ahead
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6
SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Open Friday by appointment only Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Open daily11-5
VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS
SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5 Our wines are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area or through our Wine Club Enoteca.
SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5 We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm.
Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood • Open Daily 10am-5pm
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 707-833-2300 • www.vjbcellars.com
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30
Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556 Open by appointment only
Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Thur-Mon 11-5
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026 Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5
Simi Winery – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30
Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753 Open by appointment only
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt.
SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 11-6 Wed-Mon, Tue seasonal
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30
Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203 Mon-Sat 12-5
Souverain – Poured at Asti Winery - 26150 Asti Rd, Cloverdale; 707-433-2822 Daily 10-5 NORTH CENTRAL COAST
Spann – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5 Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5
Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-5
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5
Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Open by appointment only
Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close
Suncé Winery – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5
Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 Open by appointment only
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt. Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Teira Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Sat-Sun 12-5 Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. – Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5
Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8031 Open daily 11-5
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12
Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open by appointment only
Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special events and by appointment only
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 Open by appointment only
TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings 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
TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open daily 11-5
DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5
Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Some Sat, call for appointment
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5
FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tue-Sun 12-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children Welcome
Flint Wine Cellars – 13160 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-8986 Open by appointment only
Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5
Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 Open by appointment only Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5 Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment
HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5 CARMEL VALLEY
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5 Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5 Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 Open by appointment only Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Open daily 10-5 Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5 Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800 Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938 Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5 Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Open daily 11-5
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Fri-Sun 12-5 Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312 Fri-Sun 11-5
Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821 Open by appointment only Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Wed-Sun 11-5
Muns Vineyard – Los Gatos; 408 515-2663 Open by appointment only Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646 Mon-Sat 11-5
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
Osocalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only MONTEREY WINERIES
Page Mill Winery – 13686 Page Mill Road, Los Altos HIlls; 650 948-0958 Fri-Sun 12-5:30 A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 11-6
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4, Sun by appointment Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-6569463 Open daily 11-7
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-5 Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily , call for hours
Regale Winery – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Sat-Sun 12-5:30 or by appointment SALINAS VALLEY
Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4 A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242 Wed-Sun 12-5:30 Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt
SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Open daily 11-5 HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5 Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5 Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Silver Mountain – off Old San Jose-Soquel Rd Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-4 by appointment Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4
Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Thu-Sun 12-5 Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 11-5
Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5 Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552 Fri-Sun 12-5 VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5 Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-4:30
Summerayne – Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638 Open by appointment only
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu-Mon 12-5
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Open daily 10-5
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5 Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7
Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5 Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter
Trout Gulch – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-close Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5
Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6
Ceago Del Lago – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146 Open by appointment only Sol Rouge – P.O. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 By appt
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5 Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 October-March 10-5 Daily, April-September 10-6 Daily
Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs Rd. N., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-Oct, Fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Drive, Lakeport; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129 Open by appointment only Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village – 16175 Main Street, Lower Lake; 707 252-8444 Daily 10-4p
Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 By appt Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Nice; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open by appointment only
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-Frid 10-5, by appointment Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 Open daily 10-5
Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 10-5 SUISUN VALLEY
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 E. State Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9400 Tue-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5
Blue Victorian Vineyards – 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., Fairfield; 707 422-8025 Daily 10-5
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.
King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy Road, Suisun City; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5
JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 877-462-0666 Open daily 10-5
Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4
Tenbrink Vineyards – 4185 Chadbourne Road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 Sat & Sun 12-5 or by appt
Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 By appt
Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Open daily 11-5
Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by app
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
Vezer Family Tasting Room – 2522 Suite V Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield; 707 429-3958 Daily 10-5
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Open by appointment only
Vezer Family Private Ranch– 707 422-8025 Tours & tasting by appointment only
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544 Open by appointment
Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed by appt
Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900 Thu-Mon 11-5
Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Daily 10-5
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 YOLO COUNTY
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5
Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Mon-Sat 12-4
McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 Open daily 10-5
Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Thurs-Sat 4:30-8:30
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 12-5, Mon-Fri by appointment
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5
Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 Hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open 12-5 by appointment
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5
Carvalho Family Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO Open by appointment only
Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5
Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 Fri - Sun 11-5
Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5
Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 By appt
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat-Sun 11-6
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Open daily 10-5
Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
Noggle Vineyards & Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Open by appointment BAY AREA/LIVERMORE
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30
Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5
Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Mon-Tue 12-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5 Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5 Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Shed Horn Cellars – Socrate Mine Road, Middletown; 707 987-4716 By appt Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Fri-Sun 11-5
Silversmith Vineyards – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5 Abundance Vnyds –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5 Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115 Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5 Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5
GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595 Fri-Sun 12-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338 Fri-Sun 11-5
Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Thu-Sun 12-5 Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5
J. Doran – 1133 Burwood Way, Antioch; (925) 418-5630 Open by appointment Brice Station – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-5280 Sat-Sun 12-5
John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6 CellarDoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394 Tue-Wed 12-6, Thu-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-5
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4 Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850 Sat-Sun 11-5
Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014 Open daily 10-5:30
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5 d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946 Fri-Sun 12-5
Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 Dancing Coyote – 3125 E Orange St., Acampo; 800 958-8524 Fri-Sun 11-5
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School St., Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 7-6, Thu-Fri 7-9, Sat 8-9, Sun 9-3
Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500 Open daily 9-5:30
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6 Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Grady Family – tasted at Woodbridge Uncorked, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Occasio – 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore; 925 371-1987 Tue-Wed 12-2, Thu-Fri 12-4, Sat 11-4 Grand Amis – 115 North School Street, Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8 Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5
Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Thu-Sun 12-5
Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Sat 12-4 or by appt
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5:30 Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Wed-Mon 12-5
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 La Vida Dulce – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3966 Fri-Sun 11-5
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780 Open by appointment only
Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 2545 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 Lodi Wine Cellars/Benson Ferry – 112 Pine St., Lodi; 209 365-6622 Tues-Thu 3 -9, Fri-Sun 3-12
The Singing Winemaker – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5 The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Thu-Sun 12-4:30
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5 M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071 Fri-Sun 11-5
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30 Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30 Maley/Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5 McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun11-5
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Thu-Mon 12-4:30 McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473 Fri-Sun 11-5
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 Open by appointmentViano Vineyards Michael~David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only
Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 First Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108 Thu-Sun 12-5
Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Open by appointment Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758 Daily 10-5
Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Open by appointment Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Wed-Sun 10-5
Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour Road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5 Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Thu-Sun 12-5
Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette; 925 283-1245 Open by appointment Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Sat-Sun 11-5
New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Open by appointment Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 12-4
Odisea Wine Co. – 963 Redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Open by appointment Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only
Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, Concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt. St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open by appointment only
Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley Sat-Sun 12-5 St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202 Fri-Sun 11-5
Parkmon Vineyards – 55 Laird Drive, Moraga; 925 631-7980 Open by appointment Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6
Shadowbrook Winery – 3739 Shadowbrook Court, Walnut Creek; 925-988-9463 Open by appointment Stone Garden – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 728-1483 Fri-Sun 12-6
Sterling Albert Winery– 150 Mason Circle, Suite J, Concord; 925 219-2279 Sat 12-5pm, Sun by appt. The Coliseum – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733 Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-6
Tamayo Family Vnyds – 2155 Elkins Way, Brentwood; 925 513-8463 Open by appointment VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5
Viano Vineyards – 150 Morello Avenue, Martinez; 925 228-6465 Wed-Mon 9-5pm Viaggio Estate & Winery – 100 E. Taddei Rd., Lodi; 209 368-1378 Fri-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6
Vicarmont Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Thu-Mon 12-5
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Mon 10:30-5
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751 Sat-Sun 12-5 Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6 CALAVERAS COUNTY
WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Albeno Munari Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Daily 11-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
AMADOR COUNTY Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150 Open daily 11-5 Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 1-5
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5 Chiarella Wines – 431 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8318 Fri- Sun, 12-5
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 11-5 Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5
Bantam Cellars – 10851 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6677 Open Daily 11-4 Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5 French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5
Borjon Winery – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3087 Fri-Sun 11-4 French Hill Winery – 4888 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022 Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5
Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5 Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5
C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30 Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5
Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5 Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5
Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4 Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5 Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5
Cooper Vineyards– 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Thu-Mon 11-4:45 or by appt Laraine Winery– 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5 Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Open daily 11-5
Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5
Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183 Open daily 10-5 Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500 Open daily 11-5
Driven Cellars– 12595 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4545 Fri-Mon 10-5 Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5 Renner Winery – Hwy 4 and Little John Road, Copperopolis; 209 785-3649 Thu & Sun 12 -5, Fri & Sat 12-6
Gold Hill Winery – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6 Solomon Wine Co. – 397-A Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Gold Hill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thu-Sun 10-5 or by appt Tanner Vineyards – 202 Main St., Murphys; 209 728-8229 Sun-Thu 1-5, Fri& Sat 12-5:30
Jeff Runquist Wines – 10776 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6282 Fri-Sun 11-5 Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30
Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4 Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Daily 11-5 Vina Moda – 147 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1917 Sat 12-6
Le Mulet Rouge – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6 Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
Morse Wines/Il Gioiello Winery– 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 Sat-Sun 11-5 EL DORADO COUNTY
Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Thu-Sun 11-5 Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, D2, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30 Barkley Homestead Winery– 8230 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6783 Sat-Sun 11-5
Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Boa Vista Orchard/Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-5522 Open daily 9-5
Scott Harvey – 79 Main St., Sutter Creek; 209 267-0122 Thu-Mon 11-5 Boeger Winery – 2952 Carson Road, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5 Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Sierra Ridge Vnyds – Poured at Sutter Creek Wine Tasting, 85 Main Street, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Daily 11-6 Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Sierra Ridge Vnyds – 14110 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Daily 11-5 Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5 Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Stone House Vineyard – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Thu-Sun 12-5 Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Sat-Sun 11-5
Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Daily Sum 11-5, Win 11-4 Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat-Sun 12-5
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838O Open daily 11-6 Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5
Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5
TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5 or by appt David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Thu-Sun 11-5
Terra D’Oro/Montevina – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30 dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5
Terre Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4 Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Villa Toscano – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5 Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5
Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5 Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5
Gold Hill Winery – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment Fawnridge – 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Sat-Sun 10-5
Granite Springs – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Sat-Sun 11-5 Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Iverson Vineyards – 8061 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7474 Thur-Mon 11-5 Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5 Ophir Wines – 7870 Santini Lane, Newcastle; 916 531-3055 Sat 12-4 until Dec. or by appointment
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5 Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 (most) Sat-Sun 1-5
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5 Secret Ravine – 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis; 916 652-6015 (most) Sat-Sun 12-4
Madrona Vineyards – 2560 High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5 Vina Castellano – 4590 Bell Rd, Auburn; 530 889-BULL Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment
Mais Fica Winery – 3395 Kincade Dr, Placerville; 530-344-0725 Open by appointment
Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Open daily 11-5
Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5
ParaVi Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
Picchetti Winery Tstg Rm – 3135 Harrison Avenue, South Lake Tahoe; 530 541-1500 Open daily 11-5
Shadow Ranch – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2785 Fri-Sun 11-5
Sierra Oaks Estates – 7050 Fairplay Road, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Wed-Sun 11-5
Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Sat-Sun 11-6
Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 11-5
Toogood Estate Winery – 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Ursa Vineyards – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-2646 Sat-Sun 11-5
Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3210 Wed-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sun 11-5
Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Daily 11-5
Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Thu-Sun 11-5
MERCED COUNTY
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
NEVADA COUNTY
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 272-7000 Open daily 12-5
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat 11:30-6
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-6
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun-Thu 12-5
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Wed-Mon 12-5
Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Sat 1-5 Mar-Dec or by appt
Solune Winegrowers – 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Szabo Vineyards – Gold Fork Rd, Nevada City; 415 328-5611 By appt only
Truckee River – 11555 Brockway Rd, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Wed-Mon 11-7
PLACER COUNTY For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Dono dal Cielo Estate Vnyds – 6100 Wise Rd, Newcastle, 530 888-0101 Fri-Sun 12-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com
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