SONOMA VALLEY CRUSH JACUZZI FAMILY WINERY TASTE OF
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SONOMA VALLEY CRUSH JACUZZI FAMILY WINERY TASTE OF
E E R SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 F V I N E YA R D , W I N E M A K I N G AND GUEST EXPERIENCE –--A W I N N I N G C O M B I N AT I O N PAGE 34 YOUR GUIDE TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WINE, THINGS TO DO & EVENTS PAGE 22 SONOMA VALLEY CRUSH JACUZZI FAMILY WINERY TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK: NAPA CELLARS BENNETT LANE HOT AIR BALLOON KENDALL-JACKSON WINE ESTATES CHEF PROFILE TASTE OF MONTEREY PINOTFEST PAGE 19 PAGE 20 PAGE 28 PAGE 31 PAGE 50 PAGE 65 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Published Weekly Since 1981 More than 1,000 distribution points – Read by more than 2 million people annually www.winecountrythisweek.com 669 Broadway, Suite B • Sonoma, CA 95476 P.O. 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Pick up a copy of WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH: CENTRAL COAST or download the current issue at www.winecountrythismonth.com 2 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 | ISSUE 34, VOLUME 31 28 50 20 WINE REGIONS FEATURES 33 | SUISUN VALLEY 35 | NAPA VALLEY Napa Valley Wineries Map, 40-41 Downtown Napa Map, 36 St. Helena Map, 36 Yountville, 39 Calistoga, 42-43 44 | SONOMA COUNTY Sonoma County Wineries Map, 44-45 Russian River Area Wineries Map, 46 Geyserville Wineries Map, 46 Downtown Healdsburg Map, 48 Santa Rosa Vintners Square, 51 Sonoma Valley Wineries Map, 54 Sonoma Plaza Map, 57 Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map, 58 60 | MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES Lake & Mendocino Counties Map, 60 62 | LIVERMORE VALLEY Livermore Valley Map, 62 63 | TREASURE ISLAND 64 | SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map, 64 Salinas Valley Wineries Map, 66 20 | JACUZZI FAMILY WINERY A rich and varied history 4 22 | ON THE COVER: MERRYVALE VINEYARDS A little history, great wines & a lot of fun! 28 | TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK: NAPA CELLARS Always a fun visit with well-priced wines & picnic area 31 | BENNETT LANE WINERY First winery-branded hot air balloon in California 32 | MT. VEEDER APPELLATION TASTING September 22 at The Hess Collection, Napa 34 | BALDACCI FAMILY VINEYARDS Vineyards, Winemaking and Guest Experience – A Winning Combination 50 | CHEF PROFILE: JUSTIN WANGLER Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 59 | PORCHES AT THE PALACE September 30, Ledson Winery & Vineyards 65 | A TASTE OF MONTEREY PINOFEST Beach party with 20+ vintners REGULARS 6 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS 8 | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MAP 10 | WINEOLOGY By Len Napolitano What is tannin? 12 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS Napa Valley, 12 Sonoma County, 14 Lake/Mendocino Counties, 16 Bay Area, 16 Santa Clara, Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties, 18 Central California, 18 Solano County, 18 32 | WINE COUNTRY LODGING 67 | WINERY LISTINGS Napa Valley, 67 Sonoma County, 71 Monterey, Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties, 75 Lake & Mendocino Counties, 76 Suisun Valley, 77 Yolo County, 77 Bay Area/Livermore, 78 Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PrivateTours and Tastings available by appointment Flagship Tasting Daily from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. No appointment necessary Join us for an amazing wine experience at our winery & tasting room. Small Family Owned Winery in the Heart of Napa Valley COME IN AND TASTE OUR WINES: Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Dessert Wines Open Daily 10am to 5:45pm 1563 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena | 800-963-9454 | whitehalllane.com Follow us: facebook.com/whitehalllanewinery | twitter.com/whitehalllane Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 5 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Wine Country Deals & Discounts NAPA VALLEY 5 29 29 5 43 42 23 3 36 39 35 43 43 27 80 39 7 7 36 42 31 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ANDRETTI WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad BALDACCI VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting with ad BERINGER VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting in the Rhine House w/ad CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS Special price on tours and tastings CALISTOGA BALLOONS VIP Package DUTCH HENRY WINERY 10% off purchase with ad ETUDE WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad GOLDEN HAVEN Discounts on Couples Mud Bath/Spa Getaway HAGAFEN CELLARS Free tasting for 2 with ad JESSUP CELLARS Tasting fee waived with purchase LOUIS M. MARTINI WINERY 2 for 1 tasting with ad OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER $1 off with ad PINK MANSION 15% off with ad at check-in REATA 2 for 1 tasting with ad RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY 10% off your purchase with ad SOMERSTON WINE CO. Complimentary tasting, see ad for details ST. CLEMENT WINERY 2 for 1 tasting ST. SUPÉRY Extra Library Selection, see ad STAGECOACH EXPRESS Complimentary shipping box SUMMERS WINES 15% discount with ad WILLIAM HILL 2 for 1 tasting with ad SONOMA COUNTY 59 47 5 45 56 51 72 46 51 49 51 59 47 57 48 51 55 51 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B WISE Mention ad for an Enhanced tasting experience BALLETTO VINEYARDS Complimentary tasting with ad CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS Special price on tours and tastings CELLARS OF SONOMA 2 for 1 tasting with ad CHATEAU ST. JEAN 2 for 1 tasting with ad D’ARGENZIO Complimentary tasting for 2 with ad & 10% off purchase FERRARI-CARANO 2 for 1 Classic Wines tasting with ad FRITZ WINERY Mention ad for $5 off wine tasting HOUSE BAND WINES 2 for 1 tasting, mention ad KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY 2 for 1 Reserve Tasting with ad KRUTZ FAMILY CELLARS 2 for 1 tasting, mention ad LEDSON WINERY & VINEYARDS Mention ad for upgraded tasting MARTIN RAY WINERY 15% discount with ad R2 Complimentary upgrade reserve library tasting RODNEY STRONG Complimentary tasting/20% discount with ad SHELDON WINES 2 for 1 tasting, mention ad VIANSA WINERY 2 for 1 tasting & 10% off purchase with ad THE WINEYARD Complimentary tasting for 2 with ad & 10% off purchase BAY AREA/LIVERMORE 62 63 | | McGRAIL VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting with ad THE SINGING WINEMAKER 2 for 1 tasting with ad TREASURE ISLAND 63 | BODEGA WINE ESTATES Complimentary tasting for 2 with ad SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES 66 | HAHN WINERY Complimentary tasting for two with ad *See individual ads for details. 6 Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Mention this ad for extra library selection with paid tasting. www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 7 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO EUREKA TO REDDING Fort Bragg GETTING TO NAPA 20 Mendocino Willits Little River 5 Calpella 20 Elk Ukiah 1 29 253 Pt. Arena Boonville Yorkville Clear Lake Lakeport 128 Hopland 20 Williams 175 53 Lake Sonoma Gualala 29 Cloverdale Clearlake Middletown Healdsburg • Timber Cove Jenner Bodega Bay 16 29 101 128 Sebastopol Kenwood Glen Ellen 116 Pa Petaluma 116 128 Winters Yountville Napa Sonoma cif ic 1 Muir Woods Oc 780 Concord Walnut Creek TRAVEL TIME (Average) Sonoma Napa San Francisco Monterey Los Angeles 38 56 69 184 442 54mins 1hr 10mins 1hr 22mins 3hrs 20min 7hrs Placerville Jackson 88 Lodi 4 49 4 Jamestown 580 Stockton 205 Pleasanton Oakdale y 680 GETTING TO MONTEREY TRAVEL TIME Fremont San Jose 17 Morgan Hill Santa Cruz Capitola 152 Gilroy 152 Watsonville Moss Landing Carmel TO YOSEMITE Chinese Camp Manteca 580 880 Pacific Grove TO LAKE TAHOE 49 Livermore 156 Monterey TO RENO Angels Camp Hayward 1 8 MILES Sutter Creek Santa Clara Monterey Bay FROM 680 580 Woodside Palo Alto 23mins 54mins 1 hr 3hrs 6hrs 30mins 50 12 24 84 84 15 38 45 161 410 Rio Vista Alameda 101 Napa Healdsburg San Francisco Monterey Los Angeles Oakland Ba Half Moon Bay TRAVEL TIME (Average) 680 92 280 MILES 12 Berkeley SFO Pacifica GETTING TO SONOMA FROM 80 4 o isc anc San Fr ean San Francisco 23mins 1hr 2hrs 45mins 6hrs 20mins 99 Vallejo 580 80 15 48 152 400 Fairfield San Pablo Bay San Rafael Sacramento 12 37 101 Sonoma San Francisco Monterey Los Angeles Davis 121 12 121 121 Pt. Reyes Station Lake Berryessa St. Helena Rutherford 12 Tomales Pt. Reyes 5 505 29 Santa Rosa 12 TRAVEL TIME (Average) GETTING TO HEALDSBURG Brooks Calistoga Guerneville MILES 99 Lower Lake Geyserville Sea Ranch FROM Salinas FROM MILES Sonoma Napa San Francisco San Jose Paso Robles Los Angeles 162 153 114 73 117 321 (Average) 3hrs 2hrs 45mins 2hrs 10mins 1hrs 20mins 2hrs 5hrs 30mins GETTING TO SAN JOSE FROM MILES TRAVEL TIME (Average) Sonoma Napa San Francisco Monterey Los Angeles 90 86 48 73 340 1hr 50mins 1hr 35mins 1 hr 1hr 20mins 5hrs 30mins 68 101 TO BIG SUR & MORRO BAY Gonzales TO PASO ROBLES & SAN LUIS OBISPO 5 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW TO LOS ANGELES 99 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 9 INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano What is tannin? Tannin is a naturally occurring chemical compound in wine that gives a dry red wine texture. Its mouth-drying effect, balanced with ample fruit, creates a wine of firm structure that can equalize the effective “weight” in the mouth of a rich red wine. The four basic wine components are fruit, alcohol, acidity and tannin. Generally speaking, the proper balance of all four define a quality wine. Tannins contribute to a wine’s feel in the mouth, and also provide a stabilizing effect in the wine by helping it to age longer and protecting its aroma and flavor over time. A comparable parallel of the astringent component that tannin contributes to wine is the tannin in a cup of hot tea. When the tea cools down, the mouth-drying effect of tannin is more evident. Typically, a young red wine, like Cabernet Sauvignon, will have more of this harsh tannin, whereas a mature wine’s tannin has lessened and softened over time, and more pure fruit flavor is exposed. A red wine is said to be at its peak when it has reached a perfect balance of tannin and fruit. The specific point in time in the life of a wine when this balance occurs varies with every wine, and is mostly unpredictable. The very best wines in the world will take years, Learn more about wine! For past Wineology columns, scan the QR code with your smart phone application or go to www.winecountrythisweek.com and search “Wineology.” 10 and sometimes decades to evolve. Tannin is sometimes described as green, which some consider to be a fault in a wine. Green tannins have an impact on the palate much like eating an underipe fruit, like a very green banana. It can be attributable to growing seasons with insufficient warmth to full ripen the grapes, or in very rainy growing seasons. This is not usually a problem in wine regions known for its long, hot summers, but is more likely to be an issue in cool, coastal regions. Tannin in wine comes from two sources. Some originate from the extended period of time that grapes are in contact with its skins. This long-term contact with the skins, in addition to the grapes’ seeds and stems, is the primary source of the tannin in the final wine product. A white wine will have only a few hours or less in contact with its grape skins during fermentation, while a red wine will remain in contact with its skins for days, or until the winemaker extracts enough color. That is why tannin is a subject in the discussion of red wine, not white. Another source of tannin comes from the wood of the oak barrels in which the wine is aged. The amount of structure contributed to the wine from oak barrels will vary greatly and depends mostly on the age of the barrel, the type of oak, type of toasting and length of time in barrel. 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: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano. Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 100% Organic Grapes, Estate Grown Napa Valley Wines Hill Wine Company Specializes in small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc to ensure the highest quality wines. Come sit back relax and taste the difference in our wines at the estate craftsman tasting room or walk our estate olive orchard and grounds. Of every bottle sold, a portion is donated to the ASPCA Open Daily 10am-5pm 707-963-7000 [email protected] www.hillwinecompany.com 1001 Silverado Trail South, St Helena CA 94574 ODETTE ESTATE Welcome to Odette Estate, Stags Leap District newest winery. We invite you to visit our vibrant tasting room. Open daily for tastings 10:30 am – 4 pm by appointment. To schedule your visit please call 707.224.7533 or visit www.odetteesate.com. ODE T TE E STATE WI N E RY 5998 SILVER ADO TR AIL NAPA, CA 94558 Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK NAPA VALLEY ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train Napa, www.winetrain.com, 800-427-4124 • Sept 7: Vintner’s Lunch, Benessere • Sept 7: Cheers! Train • Sept 8, 29: Grill the Chef • Sept 13: Sip & Supper, Swanson Vineyards • Sept 14: Murder Mystery • Sept 15: Varietal Voyage, St. Barthelemy Cellars • Sept 21: Vintner’s Lunch, Eagle Eye ONGOING Seminars & Tastings at Merryvale Vineyards St. Helena, 10am-6:30pm, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-7777 • Merryvale tasting, $15 • Reserve tasting, $35 • Wine Sensory Seminar, $45, Fridays 12pm or by appt • Wine & Cheese Experience, $45, by appt • Sommelier Grand Reserve Tasting, $65, by appt ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Barrel Tasting & Tours at Reata Barrel tasting: 11am, 2pm & by appointment, Tours by appointment Napa, www.reatawines.com, 707-254-8673x119 ONGOING Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting at Monticello Vineyards Napa – Reserve Wine Seminar, Corley Family Napa Valley, $25 RSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com ONGOING V. Sattui Winery St. Helena, 9am-6pm, no appt. necessary, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 • Classic tasting, daily, $5 • Premium tasting, daily, $10 • Food & wine pairing, Mon-Thu, $18 • Artisan chocolate & wine pairing, Sat-Sun, $25 • Italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses • Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more • Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar • 2 ½ acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Food & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery Napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/members www.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300 ONGOING Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4:30pm • Premier Tasting, $20, daily 10am-4:30pm • Private Group Tasting, $25, by appt • Cellar Tour & Tasting, $40, by appt • Vineyard View Tasting, $75, by appt • Abacus Tasting, $650, by appt • Wine Train, $199 ONGOING Tastings at St. Supéry Rutherford, www.stsupery.com, 800-942-0809 • Vineyard to Glass • Cellar Tour, Fridays, 2pm, $50 • Dollarhide Library Tasting, daily, $35 • Élu Library Tasting, daily, $35 ONGOING Tasting at Grgich Hills Estate Rutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10 Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784 ONGOING Tours and Tastings at William Hill Estate Winery Napa, 10am-5pm, by appt., www.williamhillestate.com, 707-265-3024 • Taste the Napa Valley, $12 • Taste the Silverado Bench, $20 • Estate Exclusives, $25 • Intro to William Hill Estate Tour and Tasting, $25 • The William Hill Estate Experience Tour and Tasting, $40 ONGOING Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond Vineyards St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt) www.raymondvineyards.com, 800-525-2659x620 ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery Napa, www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070x227 • Individual Tastings, $15 • Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $20/person by appointment • Vineyard Tours, $20/person by appointment ONGOING Tastings & Tours at Artesa Winery Napa, RSVP, 877-224-8309, www.artesawinery.com • Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40 • Daily Guided Tours • Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40 ONGOING VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special Mention this listing, www.bourassavineyards.com, 800-499-2366 ONGOING Tastings at Silverado Vineyards Napa, www.silveradovineyards.com, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 • Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, by appt, $75 • Library Tasting, by appt, $75 • Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$15, Premier/$25 • Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, by appt, $25 • Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, by appt, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting SECOND SUNDAYS Second Sunday Supper Club AVIA Napa, Napa, 5:30-7pm, $110 www.aviahotels.com, 707-224-3900 ONGOING Napa Valley Museum Yountville, www.NapaValleyMuseum.org, 707-944-0500 • Sept 8: Family Fun Day, Create a Box • Sept 8: The Art of Paper Workshop • Sept 13: A Talk with the Photographers ONGOING Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street, Napa, www.nvoh.org, 707-226-7372 ONGOING Educational Tours & Wine Tasting at Castello di Amorosa Calistoga, www.castellodiamorosa.com, RSVP, 707-967-6272 • Regular tour & tasting • Reserve tour & tasting • Tasting only • Young adult tours • Napa Valley Neighbor Program • Private VIP tours ONGOING Wine Tasting Experiences at Benessere Vineyards St. Helena, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt 707-963-5853x105 • Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 • Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, 10:30am, $15 • Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 • Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 • Barrel Tasting & Current Release, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 • Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 • Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 ONGOING Joseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & Seminars An opportunity to participate in a wide range of excellent seminars. 1 ½ hours 11am daily; 2:30pm, Monday-Friday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday. $40, except Insignia Blending/$60, free/wine club members. Terrace tastings daily, $25 RSVP, 707-967-3720, details www.josephphelps.com • Insignia Blending • Wine Aroma Challenge • Single Vineyard Cabernets • Napa Valley Rocks • Barrel Seminar ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Clos du Val Napa, daily 10am-5pm, www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463 • Classic tastings, $10: fee waived with purchase of a bottle wine. • Reserve tastings, $20: fee not waived with purchase of a bottle of wine. • Tours by appointment with 24 hour advance notice ONGOING Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery For details, www.robertmondavi.com, 888-RMONDAVI x2 • The Signature Tour & Tasting • The Wine Tasting Basics • The Exclusive Cellar Tasting • Tasting Beyond the Basics • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch • • • • • • • • • • Sept 9: Jack deJohnette Trio with Chick Corea & Stanley Clark Sept 7: Wine Country Ukulele Festival Sept 11: Film, Unacceptable Levels Sept 13: Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout Sept 16: Corazon Latino Sept 16: Dan Zanes & Friends Sept 18: Pat Metheny Unity Band Sept 21: National Circus of the People’s Republic of China Sept 22: Ballet Folklorico de Napa Sept 25: Tuesday Night Flicks, Grand Hotel ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Napa, 5-9pm, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378 • Sept 14: Back Room’s Favorite Barbeque Reds • Sept 27: Pinot Noir Fan Club of Napa Valley ONGOING di Rosa Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org, 707-226-5991 • Ongoing through Sept 23: Entering the Wild • Sept 15, 22: Art & Nature Hike ONGOING Live at Uptown Theatre Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com, 707-259-0123 • Sept 8: Robert Cray • Sept 9: Buckethead • Sept 14: Lila Downs • Sept 21: Blues Traveler • Sept 22: Ozomatli ONGOING FRIDAYS Bubbles Bar at 1313 Main Napa, 9pm-12am, www.1313main.com, 707-258-1313 UPCOMING • Daily: Valley First Tour • Daily: Grgich Hills Estate Winery Tour • Fri-Sun: Domaine Chandon Winery Tour • Sat: Valley’s only Evening Winery Tour • Mon-Thu: Ambassador Winery Tour • Sep 7: Vintner’s Lunch, Benessere • Sep 8, 29: Grill the Chef • Sep 13: Sip & Supper, Swanson Vineyards • Sep 14: Murder Mystery 12 Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS Barrel Tasting at Charles Krug Winery St. Helena, 2-4:30pm, $15 www.charleskrug.com, 707-967-2297 ONGOING Tasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley Napa Town Center, Napa, check website for times & prices www.napavintages.com, 707-253-9450 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Winemaker Wednesdays at 1313 Main Napa, 6-8pm, www.1313main.com, 707-258-1313 • Sept 5: Robert Biale Vineyards • Sept 12: Pride Mountain ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 14 Ancient Myths & Vineyard Light at Mumm Napa Rutherford, www.mummnapa.com, 800-MUM-NAPA ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 6 Creatures Exhibit ECHO Gallery, Calistoga, 707-812-2201 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER Dinner & Movie Night Series Flora Springs Winery, St.Helena, $99, www.florasprings.com, 707-967-6723 • Sept 29: A Good Year ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Friday Evening Twilight Tastings in the Grove at Ehlers Estate St. Helena, 5:30-7:30pm, $35, members/free, RSVP www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972 SEPTEMBER 8 Napa River Wine & Crafts Fair Veteran’s Park, Napa, 10am-6pm, www.donapa.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27 Thursday Night Live at Somerston Wine Co. Great wine, live music and a food truck! Yountville, 6-9pm, no cover charge www.somerstonwineco.com, 707-944-8200 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 29 Drawn from Nature: Napa Artists, Patti Wessman & Maash Pascal The Grand Hand Gallery, Napa www.thegrandhand.com, 707-253-2551 SEPTEMBER 8 Harvest Celebration V Marketplace, Yountville, 1-4pm, 707-251-5631 SEPTEMBER 8 American Folk Art Festival Madonna Estate, Napa, 9am-3pm www.americanfolkartfestival.com, 707-255-8864 SEPTEMBER 8-12 26th Annual American Harvest Workshop Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford www.cakebread.com, RSVP, 707-963-5221x240 SEPTEMBER 7-9 Wine Country Ukulele Festival Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College, St. Helena www.winecountryukefest.com, 707-226-7372 SEPTEMBER 14, 28 TGIF Fridays Pine Ridge Vineyards, Napa, 5-7pm www.pineridgevineyards.com, 707-252-9777 SEPTEMBER 8 Tasting on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery St. Helena, 2-4pm, $50, $25/members, www.charleskrug.com, 707-967-2229 SEPTEMBER 15 Harvest Tour (Sparkling Focus) at Domaine Carneros Chateau Society Event, $45/members, $55/guests Napa, 9:30-11am & 10am-12pm, two sessions www.domainecarneros.com, RSVP, 800-716-2788x135 SEPTEMBER 8, 23 Wine Club Pick Up Party at Acacia Winery Napa, www.acaciavineyard.com, 877-226-1700x2 come for the Wine ...stay for the Food V. Sattui Winery & Ittalian alian Market N a p a Va l l e y Over a Dozen 90+ Point Rated Wines Wine Spectator Connoisseur’s Guide Wine Enthusiast Artisan Deli & Market 200+ Cheeses House-made Sandwiches, Panini & Salads Tree-shaded Picnic Grounds Famous F amous amo Weekend BBQ B BB BQ Q all summer 1RGPFCKN[ .QECVGFKPVJGJGCT VQH0CRC8CNNG[ OKNGUUQWVJQH5V*GNGPC Y Y Y X U C V V W K E Q O wines w i n e s sold sold e exclusively xclusively a at t t the he w winery i n e ry w www.WineCountryThisWeek.com f family-owned amily-owned s since ince 1 1885 885 13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SEPTEMBER 15 Barrel Tasting & Pick Up Party at Merryvale St. Helena, 1-4pm, $25, free/members www.merryvale.com, 707-963-2225 SEPTEMBER 15 Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2009 Release Party at Beaulieu Vineyards Rutherford, 11am-1pm, $50 www.bvwines.com, RSVP, 800-373-5896 SEPTEMBER 15 28th Annual Harvest Ball at V. Sattui Winery St. Helena Winery, 6pm, $200/members, $225 www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 SEPTEMBER 15 Private Reserve Cabernet 2009 Release Dinner at Beringer St. Helena, 5pm, $175, www.beringer.com, 707-225-2447 SEPTEMBER 15 Napa Valley Aloha Festival Napa Valley Expo, Napa, 10am-6pm www.manaleohcf.org/aloha-festival, 707-966-4017 SEPTEMBER 15 Music Festival for Mental Health Staglin Family Vineyards, Rutherford, 12-8pm www.staglinfamily.com, 707-944-0477 SEPTEMBER 15 Cooking Class: October Feast with Chef Brian Whitmer Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, 4-8pm, $160 www.cedargablesinn.com, 707-224-7969 SEPTEMBER 15 Grape Stomp Clos Du Val, Napa, www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463 SEPTEMBER 15 The Clif Family Harvest Party Clif Family Farm, Pope Valley, 4-9pm, $50 www.cliffamilywinery.com, 707-968-0625 SEPTEMBER 16 Plate by Plate: An Event for Hope & Possibility in Haiti Tres Sabores Winery, St. Helena, 4-6pm www.whatiffoundation.org, 707-963-8060 SEPTEMBER 21 Andretti Winery Celebrates Wine & Cuisine with Dinner Join Chef Chiara Lacoviello in the Courtyard, Napa, $95, 7pm www.andrettiwinery.com, RSVP, 888-460-8463x229 SEPTEMBER 21-22 Wine Club Harvest Pick Up Party at Raymond Vineyards St. Helena, www.raymondvineyards.com, 707-963-3141 SEPTEMBER 22 Summers Harvest Experience & Lobster Feed Summers Estate Wines, Calistoga, 11am-3pm, $80/members, $95 www.summerswinery.com, 707-942-5508 SEPTEMBER 22 Napa Valley Harvest Dinner in the Cask Room at Merryvale St. Helena, 7pm, $150 www.merryvale.com, RSVP, 800-326-6069x429 SEPTEMBER 22 13th Annual Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting The Hess Collection Winery, Napa, 1-4pm, $60, www.mtveederwines.com SEPTEMBER 22 12th Annual Cruisin’ Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga, www.win-rods.com, 707-942-1473 SEPTEMBER 22 Vertical Tasting & 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Release Party Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, 1-3pm Vertical Tasting, 3-5pm Release Party www.robertmondavi.com, 707-968-2001 SONOMA COUNTY ONGOING Live Music at Centre du Vin Ledson Hotel, Sonoma, www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 • Sept 7: William Russell • Sept 8: Dan Daniels & Joyce Grant • Sept 15: Jess Petty • Sept 22: Dan Daniels & Jack Pollard 14 ONGOING Private Tastings at Viansa www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470 • Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing , 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, $10/members, $25 • Reserve Wine & Food Pairing 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, free/members, $45 ONGOING Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Thematic Wine Program Honoring great local winemakers. Plus, each Thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity wine-tenders, The Lodge at Sonoma RSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042 ONGOING Reserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting at Viansa Sonoma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment www.viansa.com, 800-995-7470, free/members, $45 ONGOING SUNDAYS Sunday Brunch at the Centre du Vin Ledson Hotel, Sonoma, 9am-1pm, www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779 ONGOING Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn Winery Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ONGOING Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members www.brcohn.com, 707-931-7924x123 ONGOING Private Wine Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Healdsburg – Pick of the Bunch – five wines, 6-8 people, $20-$40pp by appointment, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 • Scentiments – Test your Smell Memory • White Wine Lovers – wines paired with Artisan cheeses • King of Reds – wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates • Matchmaker – wine and food pairing • PreVail Tasting – wines paired with Artisan Charcuterie plate • Cabernet Terroir Tasting – comparison wines from different elevations ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Taste with the Count at Buena Vista A 45-minute tour and wine tasting, 11am & 12:30pm, $20 A 90-minute “Taste with the Count” with Reserve Buena Vista wines in “the Count’s Lair” by the Count. 2pm, $45, RSVP, 800-926-1266 ONGOING Wine and Food Pairing at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Healdsburg – Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35pp, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Free Guided Winery Tour at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Healdsburg – Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointment www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Group Private Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Healdsburg – Includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by appointment. $20 per person, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700 ONGOING Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood – A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses. Complimentary, 11am-2pm, www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134 ONGOING Food and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting $35, Reservations recommended, www.mayofamilywinery.com, 707-833-5504 ONGOING Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood – Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258 • Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar, Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 • Cinq Cépages Component Tasting, Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 • Private VIP Wine Tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour • Box Lunch Prgram with Tour ONGOING Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson Fulton – Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 www.kj.com, 707-571-7500 ONGOING Tours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis Winery Santa Rosa – Ten person minimum, Call for more information & reservations 888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com • Charcuterie, daily 11am-4pm, $25/$20 club members • Wine & Food Pairing, $35/$28 club members ONGOING Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256 ONGOING WEEKENDS Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining Glen Ellen – Barrel tasting & Old Vine Pinot Noir & Syrahs from Ashton Vineyard. Foods sourced locally. 4-7pm, ashtonwines.com, RSVP, 707-935-3456 ONGOING THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba Sonoma – Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting. 4-5:30pm, www.anabawines.com, 707-996-4188 ONGOING THURSDAY – SUNDAY Unique Food & Wine Pairings at HKG Tasting Room Glen Ellen, 12-6pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com, 707-938-7622 ONGOING WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Live Music at Cellars of Sonoma Santa Rosa, 7:30-10:30pm, www.cellarsofsonoma.com, 707-578-1826 • Wed: Ricky Allan Ray • Thur: Dustin Saylor • Fri: John Pita • Sat: Robert Herrera & Billy Kingsborough (alternate every other Saturday) SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Comedy Night at Cellars of Sonoma Santa Rosa, 8:15-9pm, www.cellarsofsonoma.com, 707-578-1826 ONGOING Moondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines Glen Ellen – Paired with Wine Country Chocolates Truffle Tastes, $10 www.moondancecellars.com, 707-938-7550 ONGOING SATURDAYS Jazz it up Wine & Concert Series Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard, Healdsburg, 4-6pm www.seasonofthevineyard.com, 707-431-2222 • Sept 15: Batacha Latin Jazz Quartet • Sept 29: Ami Molinelli’s Trio Brazil ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Summer Music Series at Sebastiani Winery Sonoma, 6-9pm, www.sebastiani.com, 707-933-3230 • Sep 7: Adam Traum • Sep 14: Rett Hamer Blues band • Sep 21: BackTrax ONGOING Summer Music Series at deLorimier Winery Geyserville, 6-8pm, $10, $5/members www.delorimierwinery.com, 800-546-7718 • Sept 7: Pulsators, Rockin Blues ONGOING Summer Music Series at Mazzocco Winery Healdsburg, 6-8pm, $10, $5/members, www.mazzocco.com, 707-433-3399 • Sept 21: Soulshine ONGOING Summer Music Series at Wilson Winery Healdsburg, 6-8pm, $10, $5/members www.mazzocco.com, 707-433-4355 • Sept 14: Earl Thomas, Blues ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20 www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811 ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines www.icariawinery.com, RSVP, 707-486-9623 EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH SUMMER Art, Food & Wine Experience Sip Artist Series collection paired with savory appetizers. Kenwood Vineyards, Kenwood, 2pm, $30, $25/members www.kenwoodvineyards.com, 707-282-4228 ONGOING Spreckels Performing Arts Center Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com, 707-588-3400 • Oct 17-19, 24-26: The Wizard of Oz • Oct 25: 2nd Annual Arts & Music Festival EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 ONGOING Live Shows at Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol, www.hopmonk.com, 707-829-7300 • Sept 9: Northbay Poetry Slam EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY The Art of Winemaking Workshop Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm www.petronivineyards.com, 707-935-8311 ONGOING SATURDAYS Syrah Hill Experience at Cline Cellars Sonoma, 11am-1pm, 2-4pm, $40, $30/members www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4061 ONGOING Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School 450 West Spain St, Sonoma, Check website for schedule. www.ramekins.com, 707-933-0450 ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, wellsfargocenterarts.org, 707-546-3600 • Sept 15: Fiesta de Independencia • Sept 19: Trombone Shorty Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! ONGOING THURSDAYS Winemaker Thursday Series at Big Bottom Market Guerneville, 6-8pm, www.bigbottommarket.com, 707-604-7295 ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Glen Ellen Community Farmers’ Market Jack London Village, Glen Ellen, 10am-2pm www.facebook.com/glenellencommunityfaremrsmarket, 415-999-5635 TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30pm-dusk, www.vomcfm.com, 707-694-3611 SUNDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER Farmers’ Market Town Green, Windsor, 11am-3pm www.windsorfarmersmarket.com, 707-838-1320 ONGOING FRIDAYS Music at Vino di Amore Tasting Lounge Cloverdale, 7-9pm, www.vinodiamore.com, 707-894-6166 WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 17 Wines & Sunsets in Paradise Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, 6pm www.prwinery.com, 707-528-9463 FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH First Friday at R2 Wine Company Appetizers, complimentary tasting & fun activities! Sonoma, 5-7pm, www.rswinecompany.com, 707-933-1330 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9 Chester Arnold: Trees Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa ww.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 ONGOING SATURDAYS Swirl, Sniff & Sip (aka Wine 101) Big 3 Wine Bar, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma 10-10:45am, www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-900 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9 Santa Rosa’s Chinatown Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23 Summer Concert Series Medlock Ames, Healdsburg www.medlockames.com, 707-431-8845 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9 Hugh Livingston Sonoma Oaks: Points of View Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500 15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28 New Works by Michael Holland at Charles Creek Tasting Room Sonoma, 11am-6pm, www.charlescreek.com, 707-935-3848 SEPTEMBER 15 16th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, Fulton, 11am-4pm, $60/members, $85 www.kj.com, 800-769-3649 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 Wild Prayer – Listening to Nature Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, 707-829-7200 SEPTEMBER 15 New Release Party at Mazzocco Winery Healdsburg, www.mazzocco.com, 707-433-3399 SEPTEMBER 6 Envolve Winery: Taste at Ramekins Sonoma, 5-8pm, www.ramekins.com SEPTEMBER 6 Winemaker Dinner Series: Stone Edge Farm Santé Restaurant, Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000 SEPTEMBER 6 Jazzy After Work, Concert & Happy Hour Matanzas Creek Winery, Santa Rosa, 5-8pm www.matanzascreek.com, 800-668-5887 SEPTEMBER 7 Artist Reception with Rex Dingler The Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, 6-8pm www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 SEPTEMBER 8 Harvest Dinner & Dance at Wilson Winery Wine Club Exclusive Event Healdsburg, www.mazzocco.com, 707-433-4355 SEPTEMBER 8 Orchard Walk & Mill Tour McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-noon, $30, www.mcevoyranch.com SEPTEMBER 15 Summer Wine & Pizza Series Passalacqua Winery, Healdsburg, 5-7pm www.passalacquawinery.com, 707-433-5550 SEPTEMBER 15 Flavors of Fall Korbel Champagne Cellars, Guerneville, $15, $10/members 11am-3:30pm, www.korbel.com, 707-824-7000 SEPTEMBER 15 2nd Annual Lobster Boil Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma, 6-9pm, $85/members, $95 www.robledofamilywinery.com, RSVP, 707-939-6903 SEPTEMBER 15 Harvest Dinner White Oak Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg, 5:30pm, $90 www.whiteoakwinery.com, 707-433-8429 SEPTEMBER 15 Old Grove Festival Armstrong Woods, Guerneville, 707-869-9177 SEPTEMBER 8 Shake Your Bun(dschu) Dance Party Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma, 8:30-10:30pm, $20 www.gunbun.com, 707-939-3006 SEPTEMBER 15-16 Kathmandu Festival Veterans Memorial Hall, Sonoma, 11am-5pm www.childrensmedaid.org, 707-938-1807 SEPTEMBER 8 The Chosen Spot Dinner Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Santa Rosa www.lutherburbank.org, 707-524-5445 SEPTEMBER 16 B.R. Cohn Winery Classic Car Cruise-In View classic cars & enjoy wine & gourmet goodies! Glen Ellen, 11am-4pm, free www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064 SEPTEMBER 8 4th Annual Chili Cookoff & Wheels Driven Raceway, Rohnert Park, 10am-3pm www.chilinwheels.com, 707-217-5726 SEPTEMBER 16 4th Anniversary at Topel Tasting Room Healdsburg, 1-5pm, www.topelwines.com, 707-433-4116 SEPTEMBER 8 Copacabana Harvest Celebration Paul Hobbs Winery, Sebastopol, 12-4pm, $60 www.paulhobbswinery.com, 707-824-9879x21 SEPTEMBER 16 17th Annual Poetry Walk Downtown Petaluma, www.petalumapoetrywalk.org SEPTEMBER 9 Southern Style BBQ Freestone Vineyards, Freestone, www.freestonevineyards.com, 707-874-1010 SEPTEMBER 21 Ride with Deb at Dutcher Crossing Winery A casual ride through the vineyards with Debra Mathy. 9-11am Healdsburg, www.dutchercrossingwinery.com, 707-431-2700 SEPTEMBER 9 Cheesemaking & Cheese Tasting Class with Sheana Davis Crème de Ricotta & Paneer Fall Fruit Preserves Sonoma Valley Inn, Sonoma, 1-3pm, $45 www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960 SEPTEMBER 9 Bone Appétit, A Celebration of Great Pairings Canine Companions for Independence, $75, $125/couple Jean & Charles Schulz Campus, Santa Rosa www.cci.org/boneappetit, 800-572-BARK (2275) SEPTEMBER 12, 26 Keep on Truckin’ Wednesdays at Simi Winery Local food trucks at the wine, wine & live music! Healdsburg, 5-8pm, www.simiwinery.com, 707-473-3232 SEPTEMBER 13 Jammin' at Little Vineyards Glen Ellen, 5-8pm, www.littlevineyards.com, 707-996-2750 SEPTEMBER 14 Chef Tables in the Vineyard with Guy Fieri & Mario Batali Kicks off the 16th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, Fulton, 6-10pm, $350 www.kj.com, 800-769-3649 LAKE/MENDOCINO EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Food & Wine Pairings McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986 FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Winemaker Dinner Series Saw Shop Gallery, Kelseyville, 6-9pm www.sawshopbistro.com, 707-278-0129 ONGOING Skunk Train Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com, 866-457-5865 • Sept 22: Grand Ole Time on the Train • Sept 30: Beer & Bratwurst ONGOING FRIDAYS Tuscan Village Music Art Series Terrill Cellars, Lower Lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Windows to the Universe Taylor Observatory, Kelseyville, 8-11pm www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 13 Lake County Sculpture Walk Middletown Trailside Nature Preserve County Park, Middletown www.ecoartsoflakecounty.org, 707-928-0323 ONGOING Free Concerts in the Park Todd Grove Park, Ukiah, 6pm www.cityofukiah.com, 707-463-6231 SEPTEMBER 7 An Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Celebration Little River Inn, Little River, 1-4pm, $50 www.winesong.org, 707-961-4688 SEPTEMBER 7-8 28th Annual Winesong Various events & locations in Mendocino, www.winesong.org, 707-961-4688 SEPTEMBER 8 Acoustic Café: John Mattern Band Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah, 6-9pm, $12 www.parducci.com, 707-463-5357 SEPTEMBER 8-9 Kinetic Carnivale Willits, www.kineticcarnivale.com, 707-459-7699 SEPTEMBER 21 26th Annual Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Carol Shelton Winery Women in the Wine Industry Carol Shelton, Proprietor/Winemaker Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, $99 www.innatthetides.com, 800-541-7788 SEPTEMBER 14-16 Fabulous Flashback Car Show & Poker Run Ukiah, www.earlyironofukiah.org, 707-490-5280 SEPTEMBER 21-23 FIA World Touring Car Championship Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, www.infineonraceway.com SEPTEMBER 20 Kickin’ in the Country: The Prather Brothers Downtown, Kelseyville, 7-10pm www.visitkelseyville.com, 707-279-2304 SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest with the Hannas Celebration Hanna Winery, Healdsburg, 12-4pm, $60/members & guests, $75 www.hannawinery.com, 800-854-3987 SEPTEMBER 22 20th Annual Polo in the Wine Country Wine Country Polo Fields, Santa Rosa, 1-4pm, $50/adv, $55 http://2012polo.eventbrite.com, 925-465-1080 SEPTEMBER 22 Autumn Equinox Dinner at Bedrock Vineyard with Joel Peterson Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma, 6-9:30pm, $150, $125/members www.ravenswoodwinery.com, 707-933-2332 SEPTEMBER 14 Artist Reception for Joyce Delario at Balletto Vineyards Santa Rosa, 5-7pm, free, www.balletto.com, 707-5883566 SEPTEMBER 22-23 Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival Johnson’s Beach, Guerneville, 707-869-1595 SEPTEMBER 14 Cocktails in the Garden Quarryhill Botanical Gardens, Glen Ellen www.quarryhillbg.org, 707-996-3166 SEPTEMBER 23 Chardonnay & Croquet Sonoma-Cutrer, Windsor, 11am-2pm, $35, $25/members www.sonomacutrer.com, RSVP, 707-237-3489 16 SEPTEMBER 26-30 2012 Sonoma Valley CRUSH Heart of Sonoma Valley Association, 11am-4pm, $35 Experience Harvest, Hands-On at participating wineries Sonoma Valley, www.heartofsonomavalley.com, 866-794-9463 SEPTEMBER 15 Acoustic Café: The Ford Blues Band Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah, 6-9pm, $12 www.parducci.com, 707-463-5357 BAY AREA SAN FRANCISCO ONGOING The Walt Disney Family Museum The Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco 415-345-6816 www.waltdisney.org • Ongoing through Sept 16: Heinrich Kley, From Fantast to Fantasia • Ongoing through Sep 28: Film, Old Yeller • Sept 8-9: Disney Discoveries • Sept 15: The Bridge on the Big Screen, Movies Starring the Golden Gate Bridge • Sept 22: Old Yeller Conversation with Ron Miller & Actor Kevin Corcoran • Sept 27 – Apr 28: Between Frames, The Magic Behind Sop Motion Animation ONGOING Seasons Swirl Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco, 5:30-7:30pm www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco, 415-633-3838 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 14 Man Ray & Lee Miller: Partners in Surrealism Legion of Honor, San Francisco, www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 14 Marcel Duchamp: The Book and the Box Legion of Honor, San Francisco, www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 14 Rene Bouche: Letters from Post-War Paris Legion of Honor, San Francisco, www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 27 Gifts from the Gods, Art & the Olympic Ideal Legion of Honor, San Francisco, www.famsf.org, 415-750-3531 SEPTEMBER 8 Wines with Altitude at The Winery SF Treasure Island, San Francisco, www.lakecountywineries.org, 707-355-2762 SEPTEMBER 13 Pinot in the City by the Bay Golden Gate Club, San Francisco, 6-9pm, www.willamettewines.com SEPTEMBER 15 Brews on the Bay S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, Pier 45, San Francisco $50, www.sfbrewersguild.org, 12-5pm SEPTEMBER 18 Hess Collection Wine Event Taj Campton Place, San Francisco, www.camptonplacesf.com, 415-955-5574 SEPTEMBER 20 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Benefit Concert Featuring Lady Antebellum & Dana Carvey Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco [email protected], 415-476-6400 MARIN COUNTY ONGOING Marin Center in San Rafael www.co.marin.ca.us, 415-499-6800 • Sept 9: EcoFair Marin • Sept 9: Willie Nelson & Family • Sept 21: Pride & Joy • Sept 22: Michael Savage • Sept 23: Crosby, Stills & Nash SEPTEMBER 19 4th Annual Taste of Downtown San Rafael Downtown San Rafael, 4-8pm, $25 www.sresproductions.com, 800-310-6563 SEPTEMBER 9 Artist Reception: Photography by William Hackett Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1-3pm www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2450 SEPTEMBER 21 Golden Gate Salmon Association Dinner Sausalito Portuguese Hall, Sausalito, $75 www.goldengatesalmonassociation.com, 855-251-4472 SEPTEMBER 11 Chef’s Summer Garden Tour & Tasting Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 10:30am-12pm, $20, $15/members www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2450 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ONGOING Tastings at Prima Walnut Creek, www.primivini.com, 925-735-7780 Fri: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/members Sat: 3-5pm, $20, $10/members ONGOING Concert Series – Music in the Vineyards Hannah Nicole Vineyard, Brentwood www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Acoustic Afternoons Live music Saturdays 12-3pm & Sundays 1-4pm Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463 LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH THROUGH DECEMBER Finally a Friday Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood, Open until 7pm www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463 SEPTEMBER 23 Yoga in the Vineyards Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Brentwood www.hnvwines.com, 925-240-2463 LIVERMORE ONGOING Wine Cave Tasting Experience Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 4pm Sat/Sun, $10, $5/wine club members RSVP, www.wentevineyards.com/caves, 925-456-2405 SEPTEMBER 12 Yoga & Wine Event Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 5-7pm, $20 www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2405 SEPTEMBER 15 Comedy Uncorked Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore, 6-10pm, $30 www.retzlaffwinery.com, 925-447-8941 SEPTEMBER 15 September Release Party Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-4:30pm, $20 www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, 925-931-0744 SEPTEMBER 22 Sunset Concert on the Front Lawn with Sage Band McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 5-8pm, $15 www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717 SEPTEMBER 22 Vineyard Tour & Tasting Murietta’s Well, Livermore, 1-3pm, $20, $10/members www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395 SEPTEMBER 29 Grape Stompin’ & Wine Sippin’ McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 12-4:30pm www.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717 SEPTEMBER 29 Weird Women Double Feature Chouinard Vineyards presents Lord Blood-Rah’s Nerve Wrackin’ Theatre The Brain that Wouldn’t Die and Carnival of Souls. $20 a carload. Castro Valley, 510-582 9900, www.chouinard.com ~ DISCOVER NAPA’S PINOT COUNTRY ~ VISIT OUR HISTORIC LANDMARK WINERY. SAVOR OUR PREMIUM AWARD-WINNING WINES AMONG PICTURESQUE VIEWS AND GARDENS. TASTING ROOM OPEN DAILY 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM 1075 BUCHLI STATION ROAD | NAPA, CALIFORNIA | 94559 (800) 654-WINE | WWW.BOUCHAINE.COM Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES ONGOING Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel Carmel, www.sunsetcenter.com, 831-620-2048 • Sept 7: Ziggy Marley, Wild & Free Tour • Sept 15: An Evening with Bob Newhart ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row Monterey, Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm 831-649-6690 ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477 EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Pair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellars Gilroy, Pair your complimentary wine tasting with a cool Vino de Mocca Ice Cream Sundae! And stock the cellar 30% of 6 bottle purchases & 50% off cases. www..kirigincellars.com, 408-847-8827 EVERY TUESDAY Focus on Monterey County Wines Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm www.ranchocellars.com, 831-625-5646 EVERY WEDNESDAY Wine Down Wednesdays Fortino Winery, Gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305 ONGOING THURSDAYS Exploring Wine Learn more about wine & wine appreciation, taste local wines too! Carmel Ridge Winery, Cannery Row, Monterey, 4-6pm, $40 www.carmelridge.com, 831-324-0035 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 Sip, Swirl & Savor Holman Ranch Tasting Room, Carmel www.holmanranch.com, 831-659-2640 SEPTEMBER 7 Wine, Art & Music Walk Downtown Pacific Grove, 6-9pm www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304 SEPTEMBER 7-9 The Triathlon at Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, 831-373-0678 SEPTEMBER 8 Hahn Estates Annual Harvest Celebration Soledad, 12-4pm, $45/members, $60 www.hahnestates.com, 866-925-7994 SEPTEMBER 8 2nd Annual Monterey Beer Garden Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey, 12-4pm, $40 www.peterbsbrewpub.com, 831-647-4805 SEPTEMBER 8-9 Capitola Art & Wine Festival Capitola Esplanade, Capitola, 10am-6pm www.capitolachamber.com SEPTEMBER 9 Big Kahuna Triathlon Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz www.beachboardwalk.com, 831-423-5590 SEPTEMBER 9 52nd Annual Sandcastle Contest Carmel Beach, 8am-2pm, 831-620-2020 SEPTEMBER 11 Deadly Zins Winemaker Dinner with Michael David Winery Rio Grill, Carmel, 6pm, $80, www.riogrill.com, 831-625-5436 SEPTEMBER 11-16 Santa Cruz County Fair Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville www.santacruzcountyfair.com, 831-724-5671 SEPTEMBER 15 Harvest 101 McIntyre Vineyards, Soledad, 11am, $65, RSVP, 831-649-9463 SEPTEMBER 15 Cherry’s Jubilee Annual Show n’ Shine Cannery Row, Monterey, 5-11pm, www.canneryrow.com 18 SEPTEMBER 15 9th Annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green Aptos Village Park, Aptos, 12-4pm, $65 www.sccbg.org, [email protected] SEPTEMBER 15-16 Monterey Bay Oktoberfest The Barnyard, Carmel, 12-6pm www.oktoberfestmontereybay.com, 831-626-3779 SEPTEMBER 16 Library Sunday at Taste Morgan Carmel, 1-5pm, $20, $10/members www.morganwinery.com, 831-626-3700 SEPTEMBER 20 Hawaiian Luau Celebration Roy’s at Pebble Beach, www.pebblebeach.com, 831-647-7441 SEPTEMBER 21-23 55th Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey www.montereyjazzfestival.org, 831-373-3366 SEPTEMBER 24-30 BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit Various locations in Monterey, www.bluefilmfest.com, 831-324-0357 SEPTEMBER 27 84th Annual Fiesta de los Amigos Holman Ranch, Carmel Valley, 6-9pm, $50, $35/members www.holmanranch.com, 831-659-2640 SANTA CLARA COUNTY ONGOING Tasting Room Tuesdays Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, The Fairmont San Jose, San Jose Winery representative will pour & be available for “vine talk.” 5-7pm www.fairmont.com, www.scmwa.com, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463 SEPTEMBER 8 Wine & Food Tasting Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill, 4-6:30pm www.guglielmowinery.com, 408-779-2145 SEPTEMBER 8-9 41st Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Multicultural celebration with live music & much more! Castro Street, Mountain View, 10am-6pm, free www.miramarevents.com, 650-968-8378 SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS ONGOING Thursday Night Music Series Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258x11 ONGOING The Mountain Winery Concert Series Saratoga, 408-741-2822, www.mountainwinery.com • Sept 7: B.B. King with The Robert Cray Band • Sept 8: Tedeschi Trucks Band • Sept 9: Styx • Sept 11: Blondie & Devo • Sept 13: Willie Nelson & Family • Sept 14: Doug E. Fresh, Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis Blow • Sept 18: Daryl Hall & John Oates • Sept 19: The Big Lebowski • Sept 22: George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Taj Mahal ONGOING Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts U.C. Davis, www.mondaviarts.org, 866-754-ARTS • Sept 18: Bonnie Raitt • Sept 26-29: Christian McBride Trio SOLANO COUNTY SUISUN VALLEY ONGOING SATURDAYS Wines by the Glass Winterhawk Winery, Fairfield – Wine & complimentary pizza 1-6pm Live music 2-5pm, www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977 • Sept 8: Loose Blues Band • Sept 15: Used Blues Band • Sept 22: Feral Moon THURSDAY NIGHTS Date Night at Mankas Tapas Bar & Steakhouse Fairfield, $49/couple for a 3 course dinner www.mankassteakhouse.com, 707-425-3207 SUNDAY NIGHTS Grand Master Tasting at Mankas Tapad Bar & Steakhouse Fairfield, $29/ dinner & tasting www.mankassteakhouse.com, 707-425-3207 ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 Music in the Gardens at Vezer Family Vineyard Suisun Valley, 4:30-7:30pm, $19.99 www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-8463 • Sept 15: Rhythm Method ONGOING Community Service Sundays Winterhawk Winery, Fairfield Wine tasting, wine by the glass & food, 1:30-5:30pm www.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977 • Sept 9: Garage Land Rodeo • Sept 16: Rick Whedbee Band FIRST & THIRD THURSDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Wine Tasting on the Square Harbor Square, Suisun City, 6-8pm www.facebook.com/suisunharborsquare SEPTEMBER 12 National Chocolate Milk Shake Day Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield, 11am-3pm www.JellyBelly.com, 800-953-5592 SEPTEMBER 18 National Cheeseburger Day Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield www.JellyBelly.com, 800-953-5592 SEPTEMBER 19 2009 Petite Sirah Club Lounge Release Vezer Family Vineyard, Suisun Valley, 6-8pm www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-8463 SEPTEMBER 22-23 California Candy Festival Jelly Belly Visitors Center, Fairfield, 11am-6pm www.californiacandyfestical.com SEPTEMBER 23 3rd Annual Woofstock The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, 12-5pm www.MountainWinery.com, 408-741-2822 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ONGOING Sierra Railroad Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com, 209-848-2100 • Sept 8: Saturday Night Dinner • Sept 9: Sunday Brunch • Sept 22: Saturday Night Dinner SEPTEMBER 21 California Wine Month Reception & Wine Tasting Madera Vintners Association, CRŪ Wine Company, Madera, 6-9pm, www.maderavintners.com, RSVP, 559-706-8216 Check the website for more events www.winecountrythisweek.com SACRAMENTO VALLEY Email Your Events to [email protected] ONGOING Sacramento River Train www.sacramentorivertrain.com, 800-866-1690 • Sept 15: Murder Mystery • Sept 16: Sunday Brunch • Sept 29: Sunset Special with Live Music, Beer & Wine Tasting For best results, send your emails at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to the date of your event. Event listings are free, and published as space is available and at the discretion of Wine Country This Week. Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS 2012 Sonoma Valley CRUSH: September 26-30 Experience Harvest, Hands-On Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) announces the 2012 Sonoma Valley Crush event happening September 26-30. Sixteen wineries throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be participating in this “Hands-On” Harvest Experience. Guests will not only get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens during harvest, but they’ll have the opportunity to get involved, hands-on. For five days, wineries will be offering a variety of harvest events including grape sampling in the vineyards, crush pad tours, winemaker lunches and more! Winery harvest events are priced separately and require booking directly with the wineries. Check the website for individual winery events, www.heartofsonomavalley.com. The five-day festival will culminate with Weekend Harvest Tasting at 16 wineries throughtout the valley on Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The Weekend Harvest Pass is $35 per person and will give guests access to weekend harvest activities and wine tastings at participating wineries tasting rooms. “We invite anyone who has ever romanticized about getting involved with harvest, hands-on to come out to the 2012 Sonoma Valley Crush event. It’s going to be unforgettable,” said Josie Gay, Executive Director. Tickets are on sale and they are limited. The Weekend Harvest Tasting Pass is $35 per person which includes a souvenir wine glass and access to event wine tastings and harvest activities. The Winery Harvest Events must be booked directly with wineries as they are priced separately. Detailed information and tickets may be obtained online at www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling 1-866-794-9463. Participating wineries include Audelssa Estate Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Kaz Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Moondance Cellars, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery and VJB Vineyards & Cellars About Heart of Sonoma Valley Association Heart of Sonoma Valley Association (HOSVA) is an alliance of wineries and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where for a century and a half many of the vintages that have made California wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In our 10 mile stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen and Kenwood, you’ll find a blend of family owned and classically beautiful wineries filled with award-winning wines. W ine Tasting FAMILY WINEMAKERS of CALIFORNIA presents its 22nd ANNUAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 3-6 p.m. $55 before August 20 $65 from Aug. 20-Sept. 8 $75 Day of Event Group Pricing ® ® Festival Pavilion Fort Mason Center San Francisco 225+ WINERIES Most comprehensive tasting of California wines. Showcase for small, family-owned wineries. TAKE-AWAY WINE SALES Visit www.familywinemakers.org for information and ticket sales. Contact us at: (415) 705-0646; [email protected] www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 19 WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK JACUZZI FAMILY WINERY BY MIKE HYLAND JACUZZI FAMILY WINERY Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 24724 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 931-7576 | www.jacuzziwines.com 20 Just about every major winery in Sonoma and Napa has an interesting history. Many of the wineries in this area were started by immigrants to America, from Germany, Italy and France. While many of the stories are generally “rags to riches” epics, none is more compelling than that of the Jacuzzi family. You probably know the name Jacuzzi from the eponymous whirlpool spas for which they are well known, but as Paul Harvey used to say, this is the rest of the story: The story of the Jacuzzi immigration to America began in 1907 when Valeriano and Francesco Jacuzzi, the second and third-born sons of Giovanni and Teresa Jacuzzi, left Italy and landed in Washington state to work on the railroad. A warmer climate with a lot less rain was in order and the two made their way down to southern California. Several years later, they were joined by four other brothers and eventually all of them went to work in the burgeoning aviation industry. Before long they would make American history. In 1911 their father, Giovanni, skilled as a wood worker as well as vineyard farmer, joined his sons. Two weeks in America was enough to convince him that his boys would never return to Italy. So he returned to the homeland with son Valeriano to gather up the rest of the family, but World War I intervened and the trip was delayed until the war’s end. During this time, Valeriano had met Giuseppina, fell in love, married and had their first child. In 1920, Valeriano’s new family, parents and remaining siblings departed Italy for America. Soon after their arrival in early 1921, Valeriano started working with his brothers at their Jacuzzi Brothers factory. The brothers were experimenting with building airplanes in their factory, but when their first endeavor of a monoplane crashed and took several lives with it, Papa Giovanni asked his sons to find another line of work. Shortly after, Valeriano moved his family further north and purchased a 161-acre farm in Contra Costa County. During the depression of the 1930s, Valeriano, with assistance from his older children, planted a portion of the open farm fields with grapes, and in 1936 he applied for a license to make wine for home consumption. At the time, he was limited to making just 200 gallons, about 84 cases. He planted Zinfandel, Carignane and Mourvedre, and the grapes that he did not use for his own wines were sold for about $30 to $35 a ton! Fast forward a few more years and Valeriano is now a grandfather, planting more and more grapes on his property, until approximately 140 acres were covered in winegrapes. His grandchildren often come to visit, and one in particular, Fred, takes a keen interest in the farms agriculture, the grapes, the growing process and the mysteries of winemaking. Young Fred Cline obtained a degree in Agriculture Management from the University of California at Davis. In 1982, with an inheritance from his grandfather, Fred founded Cline Cellars in nearby Oakley. Here he preserved and restored many ancient vines sites to their rightful reign as premier California wine lands. In 1991, Fred and his wife Nancy relocated the winery from Oakley to the Carneros region of Sonoma County on a historic 350-acre estate with new vineyards and facilities. While much of the cool Carneros region is Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Fred pioneered the planting of many Rhone varietals including Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. In 1994, the very first Jacuzzi Family Vineyards wine was produced. Fred built the 18,000-square-foot winery across the street from Cline Cellars on Arnold Drive in Sonoma-Carneros and opened its doors in 2007. The beautiful facility is home to many great varietals created by winemaker Charlie Tsegeletos (pronounced Seg-uh-let-ose) who was raised in Northern California by Italian and Greek parents. Receiving his degree in agricultural science and management/plant science from UC Davis, he launched his winemaking career in 1980 at the age of 24. Tsegeletos lets the grapes guide his style of winemaking. He works closely with vineyard managers to ensure that the varietals are planted in locations that will provide optimal acid and sugar levels and express true varietal characteristics. His red wines are big and dark with lots of fruit concentration and delicate oak nuances and his white wines are bright and fresh. Fred Cline thought it was important to pay homage to his grandparents and their siblings since wine was always a big part of their family gatherings and growing many of the Rhone varietals was a big part of their lives. So now, instead of being well known just for the Jacuzzi whirlpool spas (which will always be a part of their history), the Jacuzzi family name is now also well known for the wines which they began growing more than 100 years ago in Contra Costa County. And now you know the rest of the story! Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! 21 WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK MERRYVALE VINEYARDS A Little History, a Lot of Fun & Great Wine! With the 2012 harvest just getting under way, it’s a great time to visit the Napa Valley. For nearly three decades, Merryvale Vineyards has been welcoming guests at the southern entrance to St. Helena with its beautiful fountain and grounds and historic Cask Room. The winery offers a staggering number of 90+ point wines, a terrific library of older vintages and large format bottles and the opportunity to try unique, limited-production wines only available at the winery or as part of the quarterly wine club. Open daily for wine tasting from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., visitors can choose from a number of Wine Experiences led by some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff in the Napa Valley. Many of these experiences require reservations, so be sure to call (707) 963-7777 or email [email protected] to be sure of availability before your arrival. Merryvale’s Wine Component Tasting Seminar – Every Saturday, 11:30 a.m. The return of a classic! By popular demand, Merryvale is once again offering this seminar and has added a food and wine pairing component! Guests enjoy a tour of the historic winery, followed by a tasting of five different varietal wines. Throughout the tasting, guests identify examples of wine’s basic components: tannin, acid, sugar and alcohol, as well as experience the influence of food on wine flavor. $50 per person, $40 for Profile Club members Merryvale Historic Tour & Barrel Tasting – Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Come and visit the first Napa Valley winery built after the Repeal of Prohibition. From its roots as a cooperative featuring names like Mondavi and the Christian Brothers, to its rebirth as a state-of-the-art winemaking facility with alumni including Harlan, Levy and Test, Merryvale offers guests a glimpse into Napa Valley’s winemaking past and a vision for its future. This walking tour takes a behind-the-scenes look at this historic winery along with the opportunity to taste award-winning wines culminating in a barrel tasting of a selected wine. $35 per person, $25 for Profile Club members Artisanal Cheese & Wine Pairing – Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. This seminar experience showcases local artisan cheeses paired with a selection of Merryvale’s award-winning wines. Guests are invited to explore the world of wine and cheese with a wine educator and discover what makes these pairings so delicious. Please book this popular tasting in advance as it tends to sell out. $50 per person, $40 for Profile Club members Library Portfolio Tasting – Daily by appointment MERRYVALE VINEYARDS Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA (707) 963-7777 | www.merryvale.com 22 This unique tasting experience offers guest the opportunity to relax in one of Merryvale’s private tasting areas as a wine educator presents a selection of both vintage and current release wines. See the Merryvale Wine Library with over 25 years of winemaking experience captured in limited production bottlings, verticals, and large format bottles, and enjoy wines aged in perfect cellar conditions. Designed for collectors and aficionados, this experience is not to be missed! $75 per person, $65 for Profile Club members In addition, private and group tours and tastings are available seven days a week by appointment. Call (707) 963-7777 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS 2 for1 Present this ad to & 0-4:30 | Outdoor Patio - Catering Available - Manicured Gardens - Private Tasting Room Trendy Boutique Feel - Food & Wine Pairings - Ample Parking - Shaded Areas • • (877) 586-9361 • Only available at winery. Not applicable online. Offer expires 12/31/2012. www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 23 WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Winesong 2012 - A New Level of Award-Winning Wine, Spectacular Food, Charitable Giving Celebrity Chef, Bradley Ogden takes center stage to donate a chef’s dinner auction lot to make any foodie jealous. Chef Ogden will host ten lucky diners for an evening of cooking, bubbly and great food. Bradley’s guests will be directed to a secret location where they will help him prepare a fabulous meal and then sit down to enjoy the spoils of their work. Throw in some top notch Champagne and you have a perfect, not to be missed, evening. At this year’s Winesong Charity Auction and Tasting, VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to experience Chef Ogden’s culinary skills as they enjoy a rustic, wine country luncheon created from local, seasonal ingredients. Chef Ogden’s Dinner Auction Lot is in good company joining a great list of “Hot Lots” which includes: • 1996 Chateau d' Yquem, Sauternes, double magnum (3L) In the Bordeaux Classification of 1855, Château d’Yquem was given the unique and unsurpassable rank of Premier Cru Supérieur, ahead of all other Sauternes, indicating its perceived superiority and ability to command by far the highest prices. The wines of Château d’Yquem are characterized by their complexity, concentration and longevity. In a good year, a bottle will only begin to show its qualities after a decade or two of cellaring and with proper care, will keep for a century or more, gradually adding layers of taste and hitherto undetected overtones. • The Santa Fe Experience – Three Nights Lodging, Dinner, Restaurant Walking Tour, Cooking Class and Art Gallery Gift Certificate Inspired by the long-time supporter, Michael Tyers, this lot offers winning bidders a unique experience for two in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. This lot includes three nights at the Hacienda at Garcia Street, dinner at The Pink Adobe, a demonstration style cooking class and restaurant walking tour, and a $250 gift certificate to Michael Smith Gallery. Winesong 2012 stands to be the Crown Jewel of Northern California charitable events. First, the 28th Annual Winesong will offer guests the opportunity to get an insider’s view of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir on Friday, September 7th as Winesong and AVWA (Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association) present “An Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Celebration” hosted by the Little River Inn. On Saturday, September 8th, guests can stroll through the enchanting Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens enjoying a spectacular array of wine and food from 100 highly acclaimed wineries and 50 top notch Northern California restaurants. The spectacular wine celebration continues on into the Auction Tents for the always entertaining Live and Silent Charity Auctions. Last year’s event raised $500,000 which included the “fund a need” lot – helping the hospital retrofit the patient rooms – that brought in over $55,000 in a matter of minutes! One of the highlights of last 24 year’s auction was a fabulous seven-night vacation to St. Bart’s that went for a whopping $19,000. This prestigious event is sure to sell out as many guests come back year after year to attend a weekend like no other. A celebration of wine, food, art and best of all, giving! An Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Celebration: Meet the Winemakers Friday, September 7, 1 to 4 p.m. This exclusive event features Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley and tastes of Little River’s finest culinary offerings. The focus of this celebration is to provide an exclusive opportunity to talk wine with the winemakers themselves in an intimate setting. Evaluate new wines and learn how classic Pinot Noir improves with age. Savor these lush and elegant wines while you meet and mingle with the winemakers at a seaside setting overlooking the spectacular Pacific Coast. Wine & Food Tasting in the Gardens Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year, in order to offer a wide array of wines, Winesong invites 100 highly acclaimed world-class wineries to preview their new vintages. With producers coming from such diverse regions as Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, the Central Coast, Sierra Foothills, Oregon, Washington State, Italy, Chile and South Africa, the tasting is truly world-class and unprecedented in its sheer diversity. A wonderful variety of culinary fare is provided by more than 50 fine restaurants and food purveyors from Northern California. Wine and food enthusiasts can stroll through the botanical garden paths along the bluffs overlooking the majestic Mendocino Coast while sampling this bountiful fare and enjoying performances of musical ensembles throughout the gardens playing a variety of styles including jazz, folk, classical, zydeco and more! Silent & Live Auctions Saturday, September 8, Silent: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Live: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be lively bidding on over 200 lots featuring spectacular wines and rare hard-to-find vintages from the most prestigious wine producers, original art from highly acclaimed artists, extravagant vacation packages, and custom-made international wine getaway packages. Bay Area celebrity Narsai David will serve as Master of Ceremonies. VIP tickets with Celebrity Chef Lunch and reserved seating at auction are $200. General admission tickets to tasting and auction with festival seating at auction are $100. Winesong is produced by Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the Mendocino Coast Hospital. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.winesong.org or call (707) 961-4688. www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SOMERSTON VINEYARDS & WINERY BY CHARLES NEAVE SOMERSTON TASTING ROOM Open from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday Noon to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 6490 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94559 (707) 944-8200 | www.somerstonwineco.com. They are also on Facebook and twitter. 26 Somerston Vineyards & Winery is more than an inviting tasting room for visitors and locals alike, it is a winery with a rich past and a bright future. Today, far removed from the ocean, is the 1,628-acre Somerston Estate in the hills above the Napa Valley, a property dating back to the 1800s. It is there that vines flourish on 87 carefully tended vineyard blocks and where hundreds of content, meandering sheep graze. It’s also where the altitude (between 850 and 2,800 feet above sea level) and the wide variety of soil types combine with cool nights, fog that lingers and warm afternoons to seamlessly make that most crucial component of fine wine: the grape. “At Somerston we believe in sustainable farming and the intrinsic quality of our land. Our property’s magnificent valleys, steep hillsides and infinite vistas have inspired our wine and our purpose.” The vast majority of the harvest is grown on 225 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards on the estate, where there are also natural soda springs (hence the name of nearby ‘Soda Canyon Road’) and several spring fed lakes dot the sprawling Estate. Open to visitors under a strict reservations only policy, the tasting room at the Estate is beautiful, the view serene and the number of lucky tasters is strictly limited, though the property is available for special events (though not for weddings, this being Napa country). They also offer an all-terrain tour of the land, and if you wish they can supply a picnic lunch from the famous Bouchon Bakery, part of chef Thomas Keller’s French Laundry empire. Back in the town of Yountville, their spacious, tasteful, high-ceilinged tasting room has quickly become a haven for visiting wine lovers as well as for locals, many of whom make a visit a weekly ritual to socialize and mingle. The cheese plate they offer has also become an institution, offering artisan domestic and international cheeses presented with an assortment of dried fruits and pistachios from nearby farms. At a modest fifteen dollars it is one on the region’s most attractive bargains. Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Receive 2-for-1 wine tasting with this coupon. Award winning wines. One of Napa’s best vineyard and production tours. Beautiful grounds with outdoor seating and picnic areas. You can take a the seat at a tasting bar that is a work of art in itself, or settle into a sofa facing the fireplace. Plan ahead and you can also schedule a private tasting experience, or sit outside on the rooftop terrace or in the outdoor courtyard with a glass or a bottle. “Our goal here is to have people come relax with us whenever they are in the mood and have the time,” said tasting room manager Sean Pakenham. “Of course it is about the wine, but it is also about enjoyment.” Many of the wines poured are Estate wines and include a nice spectrum of varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Sirah, the Stornoway Red (a predominantly Merlot blend), Zinfandel and rich Cabernet Sauvignon. Plus, Grenache Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Viognier. The wines variously bear the labels of Somerston, Highflyer and Priest Ranch, and all are made in limited quantities. “One of the best things about our winery and tasting room – in addition to the wines– is the warm and welcoming experience our visitors get. People connect with those that pour the wine and everyone seems to love the space itself, both indoors and out.” A seasonal feature at their Yountville tasting room is called “Thursday Night Live.” Every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. they have free live music by a variety of local artists that you can listen to as you enjoy their wine and snack on food from area food trucks, everything from ethnic specialties, gourmet sliders, and macaroni and cheese to dim sum and noodle bowls. A perfect way to end a day in wine country. Be sure to check their website to find out what special events – from free art receptions and holiday open houses, to cooking classes, the annual Harvest Party and theme and winemaker dinners – are coming up. Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! % ""#$-***.reatawines.com 707.254.8673 ext. 119 PREMIUM NAPA VALLEY WINES • FOUNDED IN 1897 Come and experience the history and pastoral setting with picnic grounds, a bocce court and a horse shoe pit. Tours & Tastings offered daily Exclusive Group & Lunch Packages by appointment Open Daily 11-5 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley, CA 94567 (707) 965-1246 • www.popevalleywinery.com 27 WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK NAPA CELLARS BY CHARLES NEAVE NAPA CELLARS Open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. 7481 St. Helena Highway (Highway 29), Oakville CA 94562 (707) 944-2565 or toll-free at 1-800-535-6400 | www.napacellars.com They are also on Facebook and twitter. 28 Some of my earliest wine country memories revolve around the wines from Napa Cellars. Their wines, then and now, are uniformly pleasing and exceptionally well-priced, and a visit to their tasting room in Oakville is always great fun. Even more fun is taking a picnic lunch or some bread and Northern California artisan cheese to enjoy right outside the tasting room with a bottle of their wine surrounded by premium vines. There are any number of first-rate places to pick up your al fresco meal, both in Yountville a few miles to the south, and at the famous Oakville Grocery just up the road. The well-crafted wines from talented winemaker and rare California native Joe Shirley include a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and a pair of Chardonnays, plus a roster that includes Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah and two Cabs. The tasting room structure is certainly unique – a geodesic dome by the famous architect and author Buckminster Fuller, with a high ceiling and a 360-degree tasting bar that is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable people who obviously enjoy what they do. Here, you can also try wines made under the Folie à Deux label, which includes such diverse offerings as Pinot Grigio, Moscato, a rosé and a red blend, among a number of others. As a friend once remarked, “It’s a great ‘two-for-one’ experience; there is something for everyone.” There are several tasting flights to choose from and all fees are priced at only $7. To fully experience classic Napa Valley style wines, become a member of their popular wine club which includes both Napa Cellars and Folie à Deux wines in the shipments. You can choose the Classic Club or Reds Only – both offer discounts on wine and merchandise, complimentary tastings, exclusive promotions and winery events. Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 29 WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINEMAKER PROFILE CHRIS CORLEY Monticello Vineyards BY MONICA L. DASHWOOD MONTICELLO VINEYARDS Corley Family Napa Valley Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4242 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94558 (707) 253-2802 | www.corleyfamilynapavalley.com 30 Chris Corley, winemaker of Monticello Vineyards, grew up on acres of vineyard in the Napa Valley. As a young boy, he remembers playing in the vineyards by the river and getting a natural sense of things, how the vines grew lush, and how the grapes looked and tasted each year. His father, Jay Corley founded Monticello Vineyards back in 1970, purchasing 80 acres of land and during the summer months Chris worked for his father in the winery. He started at the bottom cleaning wine barrels, making needed repairs, driving trucks to dump trash. He simply did what he was told. “With my father, there were no short cuts. I started from the ground up and learned my way to the top, which for me was becoming a winemaker.” After high school, Chris took a brief break from the wine business to study Marine Biology at Humboldt State University. Chris loved the ocean, biology and scuba diving, but he quickly sorted out in his mind that he wanted to return home to begin his career at Monticello Vineyards as an apprentice, receiving invaluable hands-on training in wine education. From 1990-1998, Chris worked in the cellar, cleaning and racking wine barrels, ensuring tank sanitation, washing floors, cleaning bins and preparing harvest equipment. In 1998, he went from Master Cellar to Assistant Winemaker. Over the years, Chris worked under three winemakers who taught him how to make award winning wines. The first winemaker was known for his creativity and artistry. Like a chef in the kitchen, he trusted his natural tasting abilities. He was also a fanatic for sanitation, where cleanliness is next to Godliness. The second winemaker was more intellectual, more organized and relied heavily on detailed wine records and data when measuring grapes. The third winemaker was a hybrid of the two former winemakers and was more cautious by nature, knowing when to take calculated risks at harvest time. Chris took these fantastic learning experiences and applied his own personal style to the art of winemaking. He looks to keep the wines consistent, allowing for only gradual shifts in the vintages over time. As for what Chris looks for in a best-selling wine, such as their 2009 Monticello Vineyards Jefferson Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon or the 2010 Monticello Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay? It’s balance. He wants the three dimensions savored in a good wine to find their rightful place. He wants the palate to attack through the finish, the texture to be balanced from beginning to end, and the aromas to be in sync with the dark berry fruit flavors. “When I make wine, I know in my mind’s palate what I want. How I navigate the winemaking process is the harder part. What’s the weather going to do and how we react to it, are the questions.” Chris doesn’t work alone when making wine. He relies on his brothers who manage the winery and leans on his assistant winemaker, Rodolfo Cuevas, a professional partner and good friend for over 30 years. “I have spent more hours with Rodolfo than anyone else in my life,” Chris laughed. “He taught me how to deal with adversity, he taught me about life.” Together, they make Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, producing 15,000 cases of exclusively Napa Valley wine in the Oak Knoll, Yountville, Rutherford and St Helena appellations of Napa Valley. Chris hopes to be making wine for the rest of his life. “My deepest satisfaction in doing what I do is carrying the tradition of my father’s work, including a third generation of Corley’s at Monticello Vineyards. All the work we do at the winery, over 40 years, we have done together.” Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS Bennett Lane Winery Launches First Winery Branded Hot Air Balloon in California Wine Country Kent Hanson Bennett Lane Winery recently launched its branded hot air balloon on its inaugural flight. For its maiden voyage of one hour, the balloon carried six passengers on a journey over the Napa Valley, providing views of the lush pre-harvest vineyards and rolling hills below from approximately 3,000 feet in the air. The first winery branded hot air balloon in California, the Bennett Lane Winery balloon was built by Kubicek Balloons in the Czech Republic. The balloon stands 67 feet high when inflated and has a diameter of 65 feet. It took over a month of sewing to create the balloon’s envelope, which measures 142,4000 cubic feet, from 16,000 square feet of special ripstop polyester fabric. It also took twentyfive days of dying of the fabric for the special grape color shade for the Bennett Lane logo of grape clusters. Following the balloon landing, winery co-owner Lisa Lynch announced the winning entry of the “Name the Bennett Lane Balloon contest.” The chosen name, Calistoga AVA-tion, will be included on the See Bennett Lane Hot Air Balloon, page 42 Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! 31 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Mount Veeder Appellation Tasting, September 22 Mount Veeder/Napa wines from Napa’s coolest mountain appellation will be on display at the annual Mount Veeder appellation tasting set for Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Hess Collection. Guests will enjoy selections from nearly two dozen wineries and growers who call the mountain home. Many of the participating wineries are not normally open to the public, and will share limited production selections which illustrate the diversity of this rugged high elevation appellation. Tickets, priced at $60 per person, include a Riedel glass, music from The Hummingbirdz, small-bite selections from Hess Collection Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson and the opportunity to participate in silent auctions and a raffle, featuring two offers of a Mount Veeder wine cellar featuring different wineries. Among the wineries on hand will be Lagier Meredith, O’ Shaughnessy, Mayacamas, Yates Family, Lampyridae Vineyard, Robert Craig, Renteria and several more. Tickets are available directly from the wineries or at mountveederwines.eventbrite.com. The Hess Collection is located at 4411 Redwood Road in Napa. Learn more about Mount Veeder at www.mtveederwines.com. The Bay View Restaurant & Bar Traditional Italian Cuisine & Local Seafood Cocktails on the Patio or at the Hearthside Lounge “Dinner with the Winemaker” Monthly Series Saturday Night Piano Bar Family Gatherings, Banquets & Receptions Welcome DINNER SERVED Wednesday - Sundays THE INN AT THE TIDES 800 Hwy. One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com (707) 875-2751 LODGING NAPA VALLEY Look for more lodging options on www.WineCountryThisWeek.com NAPA VALLEY SONOMA COUNTY– NORTHERN PINK MANSION VINTNERS INN Forty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios; surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-2584 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.com The perfect Napa wine tasting experience. Valley or forest views from each room, lavish breakfast and afternoon wine tasting, large indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, in-room massage and facials available. 1-800-238-7465 1415 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga www.pinkmansion.com BRANNAN COTTAGE INN Six spacious, comfortable rooms with garden views, private entrances, private baths, queen-size beds and a refrigerator. Two mini-suites have sitting rooms with televisions as well. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure comfort during summertime visits. Down comforters and fireplaces for cozy and romantic evenings. 109 Wapoo St, Calistoga [email protected] www.brannancottageinn.com (707) 942-4200 SONOMA COUNTY– SOUTHERN CANDLELIGHT INN Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person marble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies or decks; three-course gourmet breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool 1045 Easum Drive, Napa 1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.com 32 LEDSON HOTELS Luxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated rooms with king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies. Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779 480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.com SONOMA COUNTY– COAST INN AT THE TIDES Bay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available; continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.com CALDERWOOD INN An historic Victorian Inn in the heart of Healdsburg 25 W. Grant Street, Healdsburg [email protected] 1-800-600-5444 707-431-1110 FAIRFIELD/SUISUN VALLEY HILTON GARDEN INN 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield (707) 426-6900 www.hiltongardeninn.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 316 Pittman Road Fairfield (707) 864-3797 www.hiexpress.com MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST LONE OAK LODGE Within minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc. 1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW SUISUN VALLEY The Napa Back Road Exec Chef Peter Halikas A True Family Winery just 12 miles from Napa Three Wineries – Barrel Tasting – Tours – Weddings Mankas Tapas & Steakhouse by Exec Chef Peter Halikas 2522 Mankas Corner Rd, Fairfield CA, 707-425-3207 WWW.VEZER.COM WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK BALDACCI FAMILY VINEYARDS Vineyards, Winemaking and Guest Experience – A Winning Combination BY MICHELLE J. BAKER BALDACCI FAMILY VINEYARDS Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by prior appointment 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa www.baldaccivineyards.com | (707) 944-9261 34 This is what I imagine Stags Leap District to be like about 30 years ago. An unpretentious, slightly askew winery sign along the road. A dirt and gravel driveway leading through the vineyard. A cozy tasting room just a bit larger than a breadbox. And a few people genuinely happy you found them and quite proud to show you their wares. Welcome to Baldacci Family Vineyards, started in 1997 when Tom and Brenda Baldacci purchased this sweet 17-acre parcel with ample hills and vales to provide the ideal setting to grow great Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2000, the Baldaccis added a 7,000-square-foot wine production cave in the hillside behind the tasting room. The estate vineyard now produces classic Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon – silky-textured with ripe black fruit flavors and refined tannins, ready to enjoy now or ageworthy up to 10 years. The highly acclaimed wines at Baldacci are the handiwork of renowned winemaker Rolando Herrera, who got his start down the trail at Stag’s Leap Cellars. Herrera went on to make wine at Chateau Potelle, Vine Cliff and Paul Hobbs before returning to the Stags Leap District to work with the Baldaccis. Herrera also makes his own wine under his own label, Mi Sueño, and has a vineyard management company that manages the Baldacci’s 20-acre Carneros vineyard (planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Gewürztraminer and Merlot). Baldacci produces three Stags Leap District Cabernets in all. Their flagship wine is the Brenda’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, which is tough to get your hands on at just 180 cases produced annually. Brenda’s Vineyard represents “the best of the best” – the best seven barrels from the best vineyard block on the estate. The Black Label Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the Baldacci’s “ambassador” wine, representing the best fruit from different blocks of the estate vineyard. Not to be missed, there’s the IV Sons Cabernet Sauvignon, a supple and full-bodied Stags Leap District Cabernet that’s ready to be enjoyed now. The Baldacci’s Carneros vineyard came on line in 2008, and now the tasting room offers a few wines from the Carneros estate: including the 2009 Elizabeth Pinot Noir (named after Tom’s mother), the 2010 Frederich Gewürztraminer (named after Tom’s grandfather), the 2009 Sorelle Chardonnay (named after Tom’s sisters), the 2008 Allwin Syrah (named for Tom’s grandmother) and the 2008 IV Sons Fraternity Red Blend which uses the Merlot and the Syrah from the Cuttings Wharf property and blends that with the Cabernet Sauvignon from the Estate in the Stags Leap District. The IV Sons wine is named after the Baldacci’s four boys – it really is all in the family! Baldacci’s winery permit requires that visitors have a prior appointment. It’s easy to get an appointment, often on the same day, by calling (707) 944-9261. The staff will be genuinely happy to see you, and quite proud to show you their wares. Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 35 NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Join Judd’s Hill Winery to Bless the Harvest Judd’s Hill Winery and MicroCrush continues their tradition of inviting the community to join in a rabbinical blessing of the harvest “It is important for us to take a moment to celebrate and give thanks for everything (workers, weather, functioning equipment, etc.) that brings us a successful harvest season,” says vintner and co-owner Judd Finkelstein. The blessing is free to attend and will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 7th, during the Jewish Caymus St. COLE’S CHOP HOUSE Wineries of Napa Valley Clay St Napa Valley Opera House Town Center John Anthony TASTE AT OXBOW WATERSTONE Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. X Winery Oxbow Public Market Ca’ Momi Enoteca Mark Herold First St. Olabisi/Trahan Uncorked at Oxbow Second St. Brown St Coombs St Randolph St Franklin St Uptown Theatre Gustavo Thrace/ Toolbox Mason Back Room Wines Ceja Soscol Ave Randolph St Pearl St. NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN West St. Av e Main St. ga MC KINSTRY to Tulocay St. lis Arroyo Dr. Ca Stonehedge Winery 1313 Main Uva Trattoria Clinton St. Italiana Vintner’s Collective DOWNTOWN Third St. N A P A Thir d St. Fourth St Main St. Fifth St CELADON Napa General Store Play Winemaker for a Day at Our Bottle Blending Day Camp Work with one of our winemakers to create your own personal cuvée from 4 barrel samples. Bottle, cork & label your wine to take with you the same day. harvest festival of Sukkot. Wine and light appetizers will be served. The winery also invites visitors to picnic in their sukkah, the traditional temporary hut constructed for the holiday, during the holiday, which falls between October 1st and 8th this year. When they are not busy hosting the community during harvest blessings, the Finkelstein family produces balanced, food-friendly wines under their Judd’s Hill label and also makes wines for other wine enthusiasts in lots as small as a single barrel (24 cases) in their Custom MicroCrush program. If you miss the celebration, you can always make an appointment to come back another time for an intimate seated tasting. Or, you can call to reserve a spot in their Bottle Blending Day Camp where, over the course of about two hours, wine lovers are led through a blending session to create their own unique Napa Valley wine. Once a favorite ST. HELENA blend is chosen you will bottle, cork, label and leave with bottles CHARLES KRUG RATT of your own personal cuvee the P same day. It’s a great way to take Calafia Cellars DAVID FULTON your wine tasting experience to N FULTO BERINGER the next level and it’s a fun outing MADRONA Materra for singles, couples and groups as Tamber Bey Orin Swift S M ADA large as 80. Covenant St. Helena Wine Center To find out more about the G E events, tastings, custom crush and SPRIN POP bottle blending opportunities at MERRYVALE Judd’s Hill you can visit Bello Family www.juddshill.com or give them Salvestrin AK TER O CHAR a call at (707) 255-2332. They are Tayson Pierce Long Meadow Ranch located at 2332 Silverado Trail, VE A G LOUIS M MARTINI LLIN LEWE Napa, CA 94558 and are open by SUTTER HOME PRAGER appointment only. Hall Heitz 24-hour advance notice is required. Flora Springs 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558 www.juddshill.com 707-255-2332 Tasting room is open daily by appointment from 10-4pm for friendly, seated tastings V. SATTUI WINERY & DELI OOD EW INGL Corison Milat ARGER-MARTUCCI E WHIT EL AND ZINF Del Dotto RAYMOND WHITEHALL LANE Not to Scale Witt NE Fransican L LA Rutherford Grove Tres Sabores & Pedemonte Cellars ERON GALL TO OAKVILLE HAL E WHIT Fleury Wine Country This Week Preferred Open to the public Open by appointment 36 Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY Food & Wine Trails’ Wine Cruises Food & Wine Trails has announced their 2013 wine cruise series, with eleven adventures hosted by top California wineries and one hosted by what is arguably Italy’s most famous winery. The 2013 California winery hosts include V. Sattui Winery, Martinelli Vineyards & Winery traveling with Foxen Winery, Mira Winery traveling with Ideology Cellars, Ramey Wine Cellars, Domaine Chandon, Sojourn Cellars, Duckhorn Vineyards, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Grigch Hills Estate and Cameron Hughes Wine. On their Fourth Annual Wine Voyage, FOOD & WINE Magazine has partnered with the Italian Super Tuscan Tenuta dell' Ornellaia. One of the few wineries in the world to receive a perfect 100/100 score from Wine Spectator, Ornellaia will be providing their wines for the onboard events including tastings and a wine-paired dinner. These cruises sail the Mediterranean between April and October, because according to Food & Wine Trails President Larry Martin, “It’s the ancestral home to today’s wines and the best time of year to visit.” All Food and Wine Trails’ cruises include a private onboard wine program, and extras such as free or included gratuities, a $100 earlybooking shipboard credit and discounted or free airfare from the US to Europe. Each cruise is held on a small to mid-size Oceania Cruises or Azamara Club Cruises ship, and is hosted by winemakers or winery principals. Martin explains, “It’s important for us to offer great content and personal access to the movers and shakers of the wine-industry. All our programs not only include private tastings of library and current vintages, exclusive group parties and winery hosted dinners, they also allow the guest to visit top wine estates while in port for private tours and luncheons. This makes each wine cruise a unique and educational experience.” Stateroom prices for Food & Wine Trails’ 2013 wine cruises start at $1985 per person (double occupancy) with departures from April 21st through October 11th, 2013. Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! 37 NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK B CELLARS BY CHARLES NEAVE B CELLARS WINERY & TASTING SALON Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required for many of the special programs. They can be made by calling the winery directly or online. Dog friendly 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 709 8787 | 1-877-229-9939 | www.bcellars.com Look for B Cellars on Facebook and twitter. 38 For centuries, cultures around the globe, particularly in European countries, have realized that wine and food are meant for each other. Some would say they form equal parts of the equation. As Europeans began to settle in this country, many of them brought that philosophy with them – a philosophy that you will find in the oldest wineries in the region. B Cellars in Calistoga eagerly embraces those ideals. Jim Borsack, co-founder, is even known as the Mad Chef. He has combined his decades of culinary experience with his studies in viticulture to create versatile wines that pair exceptionally well with his nontraditional dishes. He may be called the Mad Chef, but it is always said fondly by those who have enjoyed the meals he has prepared and the wines he suggests. You might recognize Chef Christina Machamer, winery chef, certified sommelier and wine educator. She was the winner of the fourth season of the Hell’s Kitchen television show, one of Gordon Ramsey’s productions. Following that, this well-travelled Culinary Institute of America graduate spent a year as sous chef at Ramsey’s West Hollywood restaurant. According to winery principal Duffy Keys, “We wanted to attract a person with solid culinary credentials who could help us convey to winery visitors the reasons for our ‘foodcentric’ reputation in the culinary community.” It also might be noted that co-founders Duffy and Borsack met at – where else? – a barbecue on the Fourth of July 2002, a year before they began acquiring vineyard land. The wines B Cellars produces include a Cabernet Sauvignon made with fruit sourced from a trio of distinguished vineyards (for their wines they draw on a total of 16 premium vineyards). They also craft three blends: Blend 23 (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier), Blend 24 (Cab, Sangiovese and Petite Syrah) and Blend 25 (Cab and Syrah). The names may not evoke magic and romance; but the wines themselves do. They also make a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and a vineyard designate Syrah Caldwell’s Kreuzer Canyon. All of their wines are made in relatively small lots, from 330 to 1750 cases, and are the result of the efforts of master winemaker Kirk Venge, named one of the top twenty young winemakers in the world. You can sample these wines in their tasting room on the Silverado Trail just south of Calistoga. The main tasting room has a comfortable Western feel to it, with lots of wood and leather and a tile floor. Outside, an expansive patio sweeps around the building, with views of vineyards, the hills in the distance and, right in front, a serene pond. The entire property is also available for special events. There are a large number of tasting options available. The Special Celebration Tasting is for groups of nine to 25 and includes a private tour of the grounds and cellar and ends in the Salon for a Flagship Tasting accompanied by B-Bites, as they call their mini seasonal pairing of food and wine. There is also the seated Signature Private Tasting, which includes wines not often seen in the marketplace, paired with artisan cheese and charcuterie. The same is true of the Single Vineyard Private Tasting, where a wine educator will guide you through their single vineyard Cabernets and Syrahs. Or in Wine Tasting 101 you can learn to taste wine like the professionals do, in a casual atmosphere, and how to best pair food and wine. For other tasting options, including the Wine Blending Boot Camp, and a Sensory Wine Tasting with Chef Machamer, visit their website. In the end, whichever option you select, or if you simply stop by as you travel through the Napa Valley, you will find yourself in a world with fine wine, and a sensitivity to the part that good food – and good living – plays in it all. Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW Welcome to YOUNTVILLE Flavor! Napa Valley Food & Wine Festival, Nov. 14-18 Food and Wine Festival Includes 50 Chefs, over 125 Vintners, and Adds Two Days of Hands-on Immersions proceeds support student programs and scholarships at the CIA at Greystone Campus in St. Helena, Napa Valley. For more information, along with a complete lineup of festival events and activities, please visit www.flavornapavalley.com. ON GT HIN S WA YOUNTVILLE JACKSON Girard 1 JESSUP CELLARS STARKEY ST YOUNT ST PEDRONI Ma(i)sonry WEBBER ST N TO NG HI S WA 29 YOUNTVILLE CROSS RD To Silverado Trail MADISON ST JEFFERSON ST ST Following a successful 2011 debut, an impressive array of Napa Valley-based celebrity chefs, restaurants, vintners, sommeliers and artisan food producers are set to once again headline this year’s Flavor! Napa Valley food and wine festival, scheduled for November 14-18. Napa Valley Chef Michael Chiarello, the originator of the Flavor! Napa Valley concept, is joined again this year by fellow Napa Valley chefs such as Thomas Keller, Christopher Kostow, Cindy Pawlcyn, Jeffrey Jake and Masaharu Morimoto. Visiting graduates of The Culinary Institute of America include Scott Conant, returning for his second year, along with Geoffrey Zakarian, Johnny Iuzzini, Charlie Palmer, Larry Forgione and all three of his sons – Marc, Sean and Bryan – cooking a course together at the opening night tribute dinner to their father, a chef often referred to as the “godfather of American cuisine.” According to festival producer Herb Karlitz, one of the festival highlights is a twoday tasting of wines “that have and continue to put Napa Valley on the map, reaching back to the post-Prohibition wines of the ’40s through the present day.” On day two, attendees experience special tributes to legendary winegrower Andy Beckstoffer and winemaker Heidi Barrett. 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TO SAN FRANCISCO AND HWY. 101 AY MEADOWCROFT WINES OL Truchard D S Young Ridge Estate LOS CA Madonna Estate Cuvaison Estate Wines ST A AVENUE Dominari AD RO Jarvis Moss Creek Winery, Altamura Vineyards & Winery & Suisun Valley Wineries LO EL IC NT MO Del Dotto WILLIAM HILL Bialla Vineyards VinRoc 4TH AV VIANSA ADW Los Carneros Region DUH ARF JACUZZI BRO TIN GS CLINE BURNDALE Larson Family Homewood Winery SONOMA DOMAINE CARNEROS RD RD AL CARNEROS DE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 39 12 121 E 116 ARNOLD DR. 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Kapcsandy Ma(i)sonry Cornerstone Cellars Page Wine Cellars Domaine Chandon IA Blankiet Estate CALIFORN rivate KeeverRD VIEW p A EY Elyse VIN Yountville Cosentino Goosecross Cellars NC Sonoma 12 Yates Family Mount Veeder Mayacamas Sky Godspeed Wing Canyon FOLIE A DEUX /NAPA CELLARS Paradigm Oakville RA V I N E YA R D S INITY Cardinale + Lokoya G EY FRANK FAMILY The Magazine of California Wine Country www.winecountrythisweek.com TR ER M T. V E E D Far Niente D GRADE ROA ON Opus One Napa Wine Company TE ANY Robert Mondavi BR OW N S VA LL VALLEY EY RD RD AC LE RET BOR LD BROWNS SOD O A KVIL BI LL VA BUCHLI STATION O AVE RD S O L AN CRE RD McK ER N VICHY AVE N KAIS INGTO H SOSCOL LAND EE NAPA VALLEY CORPORATE DR EK WASH RD AVE. DRY ATLAS PE 3RD AIL AK KIRK GR WH RD Welcome to CALISTOGA Continued from page 31 their hot air balloon. Private flights in the balloon are available in either two, four or six person options and include a limousine pickup from an up-valley hotel prior to launch, a Bennett Lane flight jacket, and brunch at The Grill at Meadowood. Also included in this package is a private reserve tasting at Bennett Lane Winery following the flight. The prices for this package are $1999, $2399 and $2899 for two, four and six people respectively. A standard flight with a group in the hot air balloon includes a Bennett Lane flight hat, brunch at The Grill at Meadowood and a tour and tasting at Bennett Lane that includes a picnic lunch. Transportation to and from the launch site is provided; guests must provide their own transportation to the winery. This package is priced per individual and costs $339 per guest. Founded by Randy and Lisa Lynch in 2003, Bennett Lane’s offthe-beaten track location and friendly tasting room offer visitors to Napa a “secret gem” and a great way to learn about – and try – some of Napa’s best wines in a more intimate setting. Bennett Lane’s wines include: a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($55); a limited production Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, ($95); Maximus ($35) – a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot – “a red feasting wine”; Los Carneros Reserve Chardonnay ($45); White Maximus, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Muscat ($28) and a limited production Port-style Dessert Wine ($60). Located at 3340 Highway 128, approximately two miles north of Calistoga, Bennett Lane’s tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by appointment. Tours may be made in advance by calling (707) 942-6684, or toll free at 1-877-629-6272. GEYSERVILLE PETR FOR IFIED EST RD. Envy D. 29 WASHINGTON CEDAR LINCOLN W.H. Smith AVENUE SPA August Briggs OnThEdge Up Valley Vintners/ Wine Garage Rios Wine Co.Kenefick Ranch Tofanelli Diamond PINE Terrace Reverie Von Stasser SECOND STREET Jericho Canyon VE OD A NWO GREE Lava Vine Cali 351 B CELLARS O NS ST 29 OO AP W 29 CALISTOGA CALISTOGA WINE STOP BALLOONS Clos Pagase (Calistoga Depot) DUNAWEAL Joseph Cellars Twomey Teachworth Constant CASTELLO DI AMOROSA 29 GOLDEN HAVEN SPA & RESORT E MTN LANE STERLING L LINCO Venge VE NA Phifer Pavitt Cuvaison Estate Wines Paoletti Barlow Blair DUTCH HENRY Larkmead Saviez AD FRANK FAMILY Madrigal Tudal Allora TO RD LL LEY LAW Zahtila Vineyard N EV LINCOLN AVE OLD OAK STREET FIRST STREET M DIA TO ST. HELENA 29 TO CLEARLAKE Vincent Arroyo Tedeschi Family THIRD STREET BERRY ST OND TUBBS LANE LAKE STREET 128 PINK MANSION Chateau Montelana OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER CALISTOGA FOOTHILL BLV TO SANTA ROSA SUMMERS WINERY BENNETT LANE WINERY MYRTLEDALE PETRIFIED FOREST TO GRANT Bennett Lane Winery website at www.bennettlanewinery.com and announced on Twitter via the winery’s handle @BennettLane. “Who doesn’t love a hot air balloon? We are thrilled to be able to offer our guests a unique way to experience Napa Valley, with our signature Bennett Lane Winery brand of hospitality,” said Bennett Lane Winery owner Randy Lynch. Randy and his wife Lisa were joined by special guest, World Series Champion Manager Tony La Russa, for a celebratory brunch and press conference following the inaugural flight. Bennett Lane Winery, in partnership with Calistoga Balloons, will now offer standard and private flight packages for guests who would like to experience the thrill of riding in FAIRWAY Bennett Lane Hot Air Balloon LARKME 128 TO NAPA BALE LANE BENESSERE ROMBAUER BIG TREE TRINCHERO NAPA VALLEY A Dozen Vintners 42 ELLERS EHLERS ESTATE LODI Freemark Abbey Casa Nuestra Duckhorn www.WineCountryThisWeek.com VIP Private Flights • Limo pick up & return • Champagne brunch • Private reserve tasting • Flight jacket $1999 for two $2399 for four $2899 for six Book it now!!! Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 43 BODEGA HIG Joseph Phelps Small Vines RODNEY STRONG RIV ER Russian Hill Estate RD. Sonoma-Cutrer Mueller Chalk Hill KENDALL-JACKSON WAT ER LD GE RID BURNSIDE Claypool D&L Peters Taft Street Winery Carinalli Family & Freeman Occidental Road Cellars L RD. 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RR LA RO B D BRING IN THIS AD FOR 2-FOR-1 TASTING! 133 4th Street, Downtown Santa Rosa, exit #489 (707) 578-1826 • www.cellarsofsonoma.com Sunday-Tuesday 10am-8:30pm Wednesday-Saturday 10am-10:30pm Wed-Sat 7:30-10:30pm Live Music Take the Downtown Santa Rosa exit #489 to 4th Street Nine boutique wineries in one fun location 1 35 40 20 30 15 15 35 40 Make us your first stop in Wine Country… Downtown Santa Rosa to Sonoma Plaza 22 Tomales16 Downtown Santa Rosa to Healdsburg Healdsburg to Geyserville Bay 8 Downtown Santa Rosa to Guerneville 19 90 150 77 TRAVEL TIME (Average) (Peak) Travelling around Sonoma County MILES FROM Golden Gate Bridge Sacramento Downtown Napa Travelling to Santa Rosa Sonoma Coast 101 LR OA D 116 HIL ET AL UM A Sonoma Valley H FF 7T CU TO E. H FO RD E. 8T LE Y E Littorai Wines DA L RN BU VA L VIL KE LE AL R FO BONNESS RD RA M H Y ORANGE RD. SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CH ER CREEK RD N IA Sbragia Family Vineyards SS RU A ST IR D. 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OLIVET SUNCE KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CENTER Russian River Martini & Pratti DeLOACH Iron Horse Dehlinger River Road Sebastopol Vineyards Graton Ridge Dutton-Goldfield IR FRE Lynmar BALLETTO Red Car Emeritus Merry Hanna OCCIDENTAL D&L Carinalli Edwards RD. Taft Street Winery MILL STA. Peters Family & Occidental Road Cellars 12 WATER TR MERY Y Littorai Wines RI Woodenhead Joseph Swan Pellegrini 101 D Freeman MONTGO N HW EMIA BOH OCCIDENTAL RD. OO DW RE ST. Marimar Torres Joseph Phelps Emtu Estate LI MAIN 116 GRATON RD. TO HWY. 1 Russian Hill Estate D OL EL Monte Rio Sonoma-Cutrer D. OR SHIL Sonoma County RT BLVD AIRPO Airport MOSHIN MARTIN RAY Mueller RD V RI Hartford Family Winery . RD Copain STARR Korbel IN RT ER Gary Farrell MA TO BODEGA BAY T GH AU FR . WY DH OO W ARR RD RED ST . IDE RD HEMBR BROO KS LAKEW RD OO . D OLD STS WE VE. GA AR AT A OS L IG AM BUR LDS ST LOS TER CEN HEA E VIN Thomas George Estates Porter Creek Armstrong Woods 3rd ST LOST CANYON CELLARS OF STATION 1870 SONOMA Claypool Cellars TO SANTA ROSA/ SAN FRANCISCO TO HWY. 101 101 TO SONOMA VALLEY GEYSERVILLE GE YS ER VI LL E. E Silver Oak Frick J Rickards Route 128 Winery Meeker Local Terroirs AV I T AN I CH 128 Palmeri Pedroncelli David ANYON Geyser Peak Caffaro C 128 101 deLORIMIER Trione Clos du Bois Mercury TRENTADUE LYT TO N KR RD ERY RD RED WIN 101 RE EK D. Stryker Sonoma Hawkes RD DER VAL Simi ALEXAN Jordan Medlock Ames Stonestreet HEAL DSBURG AVE E RE YC DR 46 DR YC MAZZOCCO Garden Creek Robert Ranch Young RD. S T WE S . S RD ING PR GEYSERVILLE ENCE PEND INDE Francis Ford Coppola Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SONOMA COUNTY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1969 Best kept secret is out! Enjoy award-winning bubbly, wines and port, plus our beautiful picnic grounds with incredible views. 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GOLD MED DA ALS 2 01 0 1 2 S F Ch C h ro r o n i c l e Ta Ta st s t i ng ng 2006 Sonoma C County ountyy Meeks Meeks Merlot Merlot Best Best of of Class Class 200 20055 Sonoma County County Mercantile Merrcantile Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Gold 200 20077 A Alexander lexander V Valley alley ““The The Gener General” al” Caberne Cabernett Sa Sauvignon uvignon Gold O Open pen 10:3 10:30-5 0-5 (707) (707) 385-6047 385-6047 | 8015 8015 Hwy Hwy 128, 128, Healdsburg Healdsburg 95448 95448 | sodarockwinery.com sodarockwinery.com Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 47 SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK ‘Ride with Deb’ through Dry Creek Valley with Dutcher Crossing Winery Proprietor, Debra Mathy Free and open to all levels; 9 to 11 a.m. the third Friday of each month through October 19 Enjoy a bike ride with Debra Mathy, an avid cyclist and proprietor of Dutcher Crossing Winery. “I would like to invite cycling enthusiasts with a bike to join me on a two-hour scenic tour of the northern valley vineyards,” said Debra. Starting at Dutcher Crossing Winery, Debra will lead a casual ride through the valley’s verdant vineyards from 9 to 11 a.m. the third Friday of each month, through October 19. A lover of bicycles since childhood, a bike is Debra first choice of transportation. Her last gift from her late father was a vintage high-wheel bicycle, showcased on all of the winery’s wine labels. A replica resides in the tasting room, and on occasion she actually rides it! For the “Ride with Deb,” she will choose one of her road bikes to lead the tour through the vines. For more information, call (707) 431-2700 or visit www.dutchercrossingwinery.com. Dutcher Crossing is located at 8533 Dry Creek Road in Geyserville. W I N E RY A L E X A N D E R V A L L E Y Award Winning Wines Beautiful Tasting Room Gorgeous Picnic Areas Open 10:30-5 2001 Hwy 128 – Geyserville CA 95441 800-546-7718 | delorimierwinery.com D O W N T O W N HEALDSBURG Grove Street Winery Manzanita Creek PRINCE GRANT ST COLLEGE ST LINCOLN FITCH ST JOHNSON Seghesio 101 CENTER ST MARCH AVE . HEALDSBURG AVE. GROVE ST DRY CREEK RD Stark at Garagiste PIPER ST Healdsburg Toad Hollow Vineyards Portalupi Lake Sonoma NORTH ST Thirty Four North In Vino Winery Ferrari-Carano’s Wine Merchants Veritas Roadhouse Chateau Felice SEASONS OF THE VINE Hawley Downtown Wine KENDALL PLAZA Russian River Wine Co. The Wine Shop JACKSON Plaza Topel With this ad, expires 10/31/12. Certain wines excluded. Can not combne with other discounts. JCB HESON FITCH ST ER CENT Murphy-Goode MATThumbprint Williamson Wines Edmeades Stephen & Walker Pezzi King La Crema Winery Hauck Selby MILL 48 Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SONOMA COUNTY www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 49 SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK JUSTIN WANGLER Executive Chef Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates BY: ALExANDRA CHARSLEY Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival Saturday, September 15th This is a celebration of the best that wine country has to offer; featuring amazing Kendall-Jackson wines, delectable tomato-inspired dishes from nearly 50 chefs and food purveyors around the Bay Area and more than 150 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes that guests can touch and taste! This year’s event expands to Friday evening and includes a new intimate dinner experience in the vineyard; a charity fundraiser hosted by Guy Fieri and Mario Batali. KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CENTER Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton CA 95439 (707) 571-8100 | www.kj.com 50 The Kendall-Jackson Wine Center is a culinary destination for foodies and wine lovers from all over the country offering guests wine tastings, wine and food pairings and a beautiful tour through their on-site sensory and culinary gardens. The creative force behind the Wine Center is Executive Chef Justin Wangler. Come and experience a seated food and wine pairing that is as unique to wine country as the Kendall-Jackson wines. These exceptional tastings pair limited-production wines with delicious bite-size portions prepared by their culinary team. Justin strives to create dishes with balanced flavors that come together to bring out the best in the accompanying wines. The gardens at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center were planted in 1997 by Jeff Dawson, a well-known local gardener/horticulturist and are managed by Chef Matthew Lowe and Head Gardener David Gonzales. They have around three acres of gardens that include: honey bees, chickens and more than 150 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Garden tours are offered daily and feature the sensory gardens, culinary gardens, viticulture and seasonal gardens. For the daily food creations at The Wine Center, Justin finds a tremendous amount of inspiration and ingredients from their culinary gardens and local food producers. His pairings feature fresh quality ingredients that are harvested that day from their estate garden. “We start with the wines and build the menus based on the flavor profiles of the individual wines. Our chefs deliver and present the wine and food pairing to each guest and are always available to answer questions about food, wine and local culinary adventures. For a chef, the idea of having access to Kendall-Jackson’s world-class wines and a superb culinary garden is a dream come true,” says Justin. The Kendall-Jackson Culinary Team helps him achieve this harmony between food and wine, “I’m lucky to have such an accomplished staff that I can learn from,” he explains. “You can’t be a great chef without talented people around you who really care about food. Our work environment manages to attract the right people. It’s an incredibly inspiring place to work – we’re surrounded by amazing wines, spectacular gardens and really great people – and I think this comes across on the plate. Sometimes it’s even hard to call what we do work!” www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SONOMA COUNTY Wine Tasting in SANTA ROSA SANTA ROSA VINTNERS SQUARE CLEVELAND • D’Argenzio Winery • House Band Wines • Krutz Family Cellars • Sheldon Wines THE WINEYARD • Atascadero Creek • Flocchini Wines • Jazz Cellars • Shone Farm • Heritage Public House TO HEALDSBURG A TASTING ROOM BY DAY… 101 COLLEGE AVE Y LE RI ILS W ST AVE TON ON DUT SOUTH TO SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE AVE TO SONOMA H 4T ST SANTA ROSA VINTNERS SQUARE D’Argenzio Winery • House Band Wines • Krutz Family Cellars Sheldon Wines • The Wineyard: Atascadero Creek, Flocchini Wines, Jazz Cellars, Shone Farm, Heritage Public House 1301-1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 280 4658 | www.santarosavintnerssquare.com An Urban Winery Village: Santa Rosa's first Winery District in the heart of the Santa Rosa, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. D’ARGENZIO WINERY Open daily 11am-6pm, Thursday til 9pm (707) 280 4658 | www.dargenziowine.com Wine Tasting & Barrel Tasting Experience Uncorking Centuries of Artisan Excellence Complimentary Tasting for 2 & 10% off wine purchase Purchase of 1 bottle per guest receive complimentary barrel tasting per guest A VIBRANT WINE BAR BY NIGHT • Wines by the glass and by the bottle • All labels either owned or imported by Fritz Cellars. • Unique food and wine pairings on the weekends. Consistently rated 91 plus point Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Pinot Noirs, and Syrah. Bring in this ad for a complimentary tasting for 2. OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 4PM TO 10PM OPEN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 10AM TO 4PM 707.623.9621 | www.lostcanyonwinery.com 707.623.9619 www.station1870.com in Historic Railroad Square ~ 123 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 HOUSE BAND WINES Open Friday-Sunday 12 to 6pm or call for an appointment (707) 509-3786 | www.housebandwines.com Wines to ROCK your taste buds! Latest releases are all closed with easy-to-open screw caps…and now include new generous single-serve 375ml flex pouch (that conveniently hangs from a lanyard) for festivals and other activities. Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Mention this ad – 2 for 1 wine tasting KRUTZ FAMILY CELLARS Open Friday-Sunday 12 to 6pm or call for an appointment (707) 536-1532 | www.krutzfamilycellars.com Artisan micro-winery featuring 90+ point wines from some of the most prized vineyards in Nor Cal – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Several of these wines have been on Wine Enthusiast’s top 100 wines of the year list. 2 for 1 wine tasting with mention of this ad. SHELDON WINES (707) 865-6755 | www.sheldonwines.com Single vineyard, sustainably farmed, hand harvested and basket pressed. Limited productions of award winning Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Graciano, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. A few special vineyards only yield enough for a single barrel (just 25 cases). 2 for 1 Wine Tasting with mention of this ad. The Wineyard: Atascadero Creek • Flocchini Wines Jazz Cellars • Shone Farm • Heritage Public House 1305-A Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 595-1488 | santarosawineyard.com | On Facebook! Stop in and taste a selection of over 40 wines from Sonoma County and beyond. Cheese pairings daily – call ahead. Complimentary Tasting for 2 & 10% off wine purchase. HERITAGE PUBLIC HOUSE » Come visit Santa Rosa’s newest craft beer and wine bar! Santa Rosa Vintners Square | www.SantaRosaVintnersSquare.com Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 51 WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Film Festival is a Unique Celebration of World Cultures People find themselves in Sonoma County Wine Country for many things, a trip to Armstrong Redwoods, a stay-vacation along the Russian River, picking flowers at a local farm or attending the annual Santa Rosa International Film Festival. The festival runs from September 12 to 23. It is especially notable for its slow pace, unique venues, affordability and down-home charm. A cornucopia of films – more than 100 from about 40 countries – gives the festival a wonderful worldly flavor. The festival’s selection team viewed some 1000 films either abroad at various festivals and markets or at their homes. Many films that made the final selection come from countries that are largely unknown to local filmgoers. Always innovative and pulsating with creativity, the festival launches a new section called Vets Fest™. This inspiring program honors our veterans and the men and women in active duty. Highlights include the California premiere of The Long Ride Home (Sunday, September 16) – the story of Sgt. Kevin Mincio’s 4200-mile ride, honoring the sacred promise he made to his friend and fellow soldier, Staff Sgt. Jesse Williams of Santa Rosa who died in Iraq in 2007. Vets Fest™ includes a downtown parade in Santa Rosa led by Patriot Riders, nine films, panel discussions with veteran farmers, musicians and artists, and a Veterans Art Show. In the festival’s Arts in Film section, Alexander Sokurov’s masterpiece The Russian Ark (Sunday, September 23) is the story of a 19th century French aristocrat who travels through the Russian State Hermitage Museum encountering historical figures from the last 200+ years. There will be a discussion about the art collection housed in the Hermitage with Sonoma State Professor Bruce Elliott, a Russian art and photograph exhibit and a traditional Russian buffet. The festival launches innovative collaborations with Redwood Empire Chinese Association, Filipino American Community of Sonoma County, Fort Ross Conservancy, Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (an irresistible fleet of citizen farmers), Farmer Veteran Coalition, Veterans Helping Veterans Endure, among others. 52 In association with Redwood Empire Chinese Association and Wu Academy, Starry Starry Night screens September 14 at 8 p.m. at Deerfield Ranch Winery. Festivities include a lion dance, Chinese music and cuisine. Sonoma County artist Gerald Huth’s art piece was inspired by the film Broken Tail, the story about a tiger who leaves a preserve in India searching for a mate. Septeber 19, 6:45 p.m. 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa These immersive, interactive programs include films, art shows, live music ethnic cuisine and dialogue. Deerfield Ranch Winery in Kenwood Sonoma Valley returns as the exclusive winery host venue where films screen inside the Grand Room Cave and outside under the stars. Food is culture and casual, intimate, family style dining at DRW is a huge draw during the festival. Food vendors (one per night) are creating menus inspired by the films’ countries of production – China, Taiwan, France, India, Spain, Philippines, USA, Kazakhistan and Argentina. Local vendors are Yum Yum Bistro Trolley, Bay Laurel Catering, The Strudel Guy, Willibird, Mommy’s Yammys, Bear Korean Restaurant and Republic of Paradise Catering. Deerfield Ranch wines are sold by the glass or bottle. Please no outside alcohol or food. Bring lowbacked chairs and warm clothing. Visit the website www.sriff.org for program details, call the office (707) 9353456 for advance tickets or email [email protected]. Printed programs are available at each festival venue. Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS Vineyard Tours Now Available At Meadowcroft Wines Every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meadowcroft Wines is offering Vineyard Tours of the 18-acre Pinot Noir vineyards on the property. Discover why the Carneros region is the perfect spot for Pinot Noir growing while you enjoy the fruits of the vine in your glass during your tour. The Vineyard Tours are led by a knowledgeable staff member at the Meadowcroft Wines tasting room located at CornerStone Sonoma, 23574 Arnold Drive/Hwy 121 in the Carneros region of Sonoma. The tour is $15 per person and also includes wine tasting. Reservations for the Vineyard Tours are recommended. For more information, visit www.meadowcroftwines.com. “Our tour guests will learn the dynamics of growing one of the world’s most sought after grape from soil and root to leaf and berry,” says Meadowcroft tasting room manager Phyllis Hyland. “Giving our guests hands-on information about the varietal, why Carneros is an important growing area for Pinot Noir, and discussing the various stages of seasonal growth, with the end result being one of our most popular wines, has become an extremely popular feature at our tasting room.” Individuals and small groups are invited to take part in the weekend tours by calling the tasting room for a reservation at (707) 934-4090. Guests are also encouraged to bring a hat and depending upon the time of year, a jacket as well. The Vineyard Tours will continue into the autumn months with cooperating weather. Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! Tom Meadowcroft Meadowcroft Wines includes the Meadowcroft, Thomas Henry and Foyt Family labels. The tasting room is located within the Cornerstone Sonoma (www.cornerstonesonoma.com) complex that features 24 world-class gardens, art galleries and cutting-edge design shops all set among acres of vineyards. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The venue is available for private parties, private tastings, wine dinners and other events. With plenty of free parking at Cornerstone Sonoma, the area is a perfect setting for any type of event, both indoors or outdoors. For information or to make reservations, call (707) 934-4090. 53 SONOMA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Adler Fels CO TO SANTA ROSA LN RR IC K D SR MO A LOS LEDSON MO K OA RD ST. FRANCIS Landmark Vineyard Kaz E L DA WN LA St. Anne’s Crossing Matanzas Paradise Ridge Ty Caton & Muscardini, Enkidu, En Garde Creek Sable Ridge B EY RD. VALL TT NE EN E CA Sugarloaf State Park NYON RD. CHATEAU ST. JEAN D WOO KEN ERY WIN RD Kenwood Kunde Deerfield Ranch TO NAPA VALLEY 12 Wellington Winery LOXTON OA D ITY DUNB AR R MAYO FAMILY W I N E R I E S HKG ESTATE WINES Imagery Arrowood ERIC ROSS MOONDANCE CELLARS B.R. Cohn Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Little Vineyards Valley of the Moon MADRONE CAVEDA LE Paint Horse Winery MOON MT N NTE RO AD BL V Hanzell D ORANGE LL A ERO LEV S NES N BO Robledo Family SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE Anaba AU D ROA NI Larson Family CORNERSTONE SONOMA Foyt Family Wines Keating Wines 121 JACUZZI VIANSA Ram’s Gate TO SAN FRANCISCO . Y R D EAST NAPA ST DENMARK NAPA VISTA EY ST ROAD Macrostie 12 121 D OL W IN D YR ER Favero Gundlach-Bundschu Scribe Kamen Tin Barn CARNEROS RD Gofessel Homewood Winery TO NAPA MEADOWCROFT WINES GLORIA FERRER 101 4th E BROADW AY 12 ONT Bonneau CLINE R2 CELLAR DOOR FREM E NN BO 5th ST WEST Parmelee Hill Cave IN .V RD TLE CAS VALL E SEBASTIANI THE PLAZA PETALUM 116 TO PETALUMA LOVE LN N RA 12 W. SPAIN ST. Clarbec Winery TO PETALUMA Ravenswood AV E RD O Adobe Road Envolve GlenLyon Hawkes Haywood Highway 12 Winery Roche Sojourn Spann Two Amigos Bartholomew Park Walt BUENA Westwood A RD ES VE SONOMA PLAZA CHARLES CREEK SONOMA ENOTECA BRYTER ESTATES ERIC K JAMES VINEYARDS CALIE BOY GROVE Akoma Zoume GEHRICK E ARNOLD DRIV E AGUA Petroni Vineyards BURNDALE Robert Hunter 8th ST EAST Audelssa Estate RD 7th ST RD. ANCH Jack London DON R State Park LON SONOMA VALLEY TRIN 5th ST EAST Benziger Family 54 OB AD T. JEAN RD US TEA CHA B WISE VJB CELLARS MAYO RESERVE ROOM Family Wineries RM SPR WA INGS RD For updates on What’s Happening in Wine Country, sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountry ThisWeek.com MacLeod TO SANTA ROSA WARM SP RI NG S RD The Birthplace of California Wine Taste with The Count • Beautiful Picnic Areas IAN TH PY R D NT 37 Not to Scale TO VALLEJO www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SONOMA VALLEY Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! 55 SONOMA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Sebastiani’s Summer Music Series Every Friday Through September In addition to great wine and music, the series also features an incredible array of food from some of Northern California’s top purveyors. The first three Friday’s of each month are catered by Mongo’s BBQ, the winner of the 2012 Geyserville May Day Rib Competition. The last Friday of each month is Sebastiani’s Food Truck Friday, a fun event that gives Sonomans access to some of the Bay Area’s best gourmet food trucks. Sebastiani wines will be available by the glass or by the bottle. Water, soda and juice are also available for purchase. Due to ABC requirements no other alcohol can be brought onto the Sebastiani grounds. 56 Each concert runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Children and dogs are welcome! For more information, contact the Sebastiani tasting room at (707) 933-3230. The tasting room at Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery is located a few blocks from the historic Sonoma Square at 389 4th Street East in Sonoma. They are open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, give them a call at (707) 938-5532 or visit the website at www.sebastiani.com. 2012 Friday Music Line up • Sept. 7 • Sept. 14 • Sept. 21 • Sept. 28 Adam Traum – rockin Americana blues at its best Rett Hamer Blues Band – pure unfiltered blues BackTrax – rocking hits from the ’60s, ’70s & ’80s The Rolling Blackouts – funk and R&B Food Truck Friday • September 28 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW Wine Tasting on historic SONOMA PLAZA Taste award-winning local wines at 18 Unique Tasting Rooms all within walking distance! HAWKES ROCHE WINERY WALT WEST SPAIN STREET HISTORIC SONOMA PLAZA VISITOR CENTER 1ST STREET EAST 1ST STREET WEST EAST SPAIN STREET ADOBE ROAD WINERY CHARLES CREEK VINEYARDS WEST NAPA STREET ˝ ERIC K JAMES VINEYARDS ˝LEDSON ˝ HIGHWAY 12 WINERY EAST NAPA STREET KAMEN WINES Della Santina ENOTECA WESTWOOD WINERY HAYWOOD SOJOURN SPANN TWO AMIGOS SONOMA CELLARS ENOTECA VINEYARDS ˝ ˝ BRYTER ESTATES BROADWAY ENVOLVE WINERY MAPLE STREET Enoteca PATTEN STREET WINE ˝ R2 COMPANY Sonoma WINE TASTING, SALES & HOME ACCESSORIES Sonoma Plaza, a National Historic Landmark, is originally home to the last of the chain of 21 California missions. Throughout its colorful history – including the Bear Flag Revolt where the California state flag was first raised in 1842 – the small-town epicenter is now home to some 25 gourmet dining establishments, 40 boutique shops and art galleries as well as 18 unique tasting rooms. A well-known tourist destination, visitors come to Sonoma to experience the idyllic Wine Country lifestyle. Sure, doublewide tractors may grace the two-lane Highway 12, wide-open ranchlands blanket the valley between towns, and wooly sheep keep weeds and grasses minimal in the vineyards. But, no doubt, you will also find countless award-winning wineries and world-class restaurants in Sonoma. Sonoma is all about life, about taste and enjoying each day. – 12 Wineries – One Great Place 35 East Napa Street, Sonoma (707) 935-1200 www.sonoma-enoteca.com BRYTER ESTATES Specialties: Sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir Award-winning wines from a small boutique family winery 25 East Napa Street, Suite E • Open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (707) 501-8272 • bryter.com Make sure to taste our sparkling and award-winning wines! ERIC K JAMES VINEYARDS Local Syrah & Pinot Noir (Estate grown, small production) Seated tastings that are personal, educational and interactive fun 452 First Street, Suite G • Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (707) 996-1364 • erickjames.com Also try our large tasting selection of local, Sonoma Olive Oils and Vinegars. Our latest awards include: • 2009 CHARDONNAY – SARALEE’S VINEYARD • 2009 CHARDONNAY “LAS PATOLITAS” • 2007 SANGIOVESE – ALEXANDER VALLEY • 2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON “LA VISTA” Tasting Room and Gallery Open Daily 11-6 483 1st Street West on the Plaza, Downtown Sonoma 935-3848 | www.charlescreek.com Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com LEDSON WINERY & VINEYARDS Taste Ledson and Zina Hyde Cunningham Wines – Enjoy a tasting and stay to dine in our French Bistro, Centre du Vin 480 First Street East, Sonoma • Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (707) 996-9779 • www.ledsonhotel.com Upgraded tasting when you mention this ad R2 WINE COMPANY Our wines are food friendly, value driven and simply taste great! 654 Broadway, Sonoma • Open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (707) 933-1330 • r2winecompany.com Complimentary Upgrade Reserve Library Tasting 57 SONOMA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Gloria Ferrer Winery Partners with WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center Beginning in 2011, Gloria Ferrer became the first full participant in WillMar’s Winery Partnership of Hope & Healing. In addition to the annual sales of the Bluebird nesting boxes, Gloria Ferrer hosted WillMar’s 2012 Celebration and Fundraiser – Nantucket in the Caves (a Lobster Feast) last March – a fabulously fun and successful Gala event. Just recently, Benziger Family Winery joined this wonderful funding partnership and the next Gala event will be held at their Glen Ellen winery in March of 2013! Gloria Ferrer has donated the proceeds of both of these rare and delicious Carneros Pinot Noir bottlings in support of WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center’s fundraising efforts for bereaved children within Sonoma Valley and surrounding areas. Each bottling will consist of only 100 cases of this very special vintage. Currently, “futures” for the 2014 distribution are being sold of the special, highly limited vintage of Gloria Ferrer 2011 WillMar Artist Series Pinot Noir. What is extraordinary about this entire venture with Gloria Ferrer is that although this wine will not be released until 2014, Gloria Ferrer generously offered WillMar an advance of $25,000, in anticipation of sales of the 2011 vintage, knowing that the children and families are in need of healing support now. This is truly something special! As some of the 100 cases of this exclusive Gloria Ferrer Carneros 2011 Pinot Noir “futures” are still available at the Gloria Ferrer Tasting Room. Family, friends and community are encouraged to purchase futures of this estate Carneros wine before they are all reserved. The original artwork from WillMar’s Artist Series will grace the bottles with label artwork designed by young, talented WillMar artists. Posters of this artwork are also available for sale in the tasting room. WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center, (founded as WillMar Center for Bereaved Children in 2000) provides a safe, healing environment and compassionate support for youth and their family members grieving a death, or suffering through the trauma of living with a family member with a life-altering illness or injury. Using the peer support group model and emphasizing the expressive arts, WillMar Center helps children and teens aged 3 ½ to 19 and their families as they progress through the healing process after a catastrophic loss. At the end of our WillMar’s 2011-12 program year, the Center’s free in-house programming served 211 youth through weekly and bi-weekly peer support groups. Of the youth served this past year, 81 percent lived within Sonoma Valley while 19 percent traveled from areas as far as Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Kenwood, Petaluma, Novato and Napa. Gloria Ferrer is located at 23555 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476. For more information, call (707) 996-7256. Adler Fels CO TO SANTA ROSA RR IC K L N LOS RD LEDSON MacLeod TO SANTA ROSA Matanzas Creek RD ST. FRANCIS E L DA WN LA St. Anne’s Crossing Paradise Ridge Ty Caton & Muscardini, Enkidu, En Garde B EY RD. VALL TT NE EN Sable Ridge IAN TH PY R TD N MO K OA OS AM Landmark Vineyard Kaz B WISE VJB CELLARS MAYO RESERVE ROOM Family Wineries O BE AD CANYON RD. T. JEAN RD US TEA CHA CHATEAU ST. JEAN D WOO KEN ERY WIN RD Kenwood Kunde Deerfield Ranch TO NAPA VALLEY WARM SP RI NG S RD 12 Wellington Winery RD. ANCH Jack London DON R State Park LON Audelssa Estate Italian Piazza • Marketplace Deli • Wood-fired Pizza Oven Gelato & Gourmet Chocolate Bar 58 • 60 Shaw Ave, Kenwood, CA • 707.833.2300 Paint Horse Winery OA D DUNB AR R RD KENWOOD & GLEN ELLEN W I N E R I E S HKG ESTATE WINES Imagery Arrowood B.R. Cohn Bucklin Old Hill Ranch Little Vineyards Valley of the Moon Robert Hunter ITY TRIN MAYO FAMILY ERIC ROSS MOONDANCE CELLARS Sonoma Valley Tenors perform Saturdays & Sundays, 2-2:30 Daily 10am to 5pm LOXTON RM SPR WA INGS RD Benziger Family A Taste of Italia in Sonoma Valley Sugarloaf State Park MADRONE CAVEDA LE MOON MT N Petroni Vineyards Akoma Zoume Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SONOMA VALLEY 13th Annual Porsches at the Palace, Sept. 30 WISDOM sold here… <>EE :K O PE N F OR TA STI NG S 10:30am to 5:30pm daily 9077 Highway 12 in Kenwood 707.282.9169 cellar @bwisevineyards.com bwisevineyards.com Mention this ad to receive an enhanced tasting experience. Steve Ledson, founder of Sonoma Valley’s Ledson Winery & Vineyards is pleased to present Porsches at the Palace. Porsches at the Palace will showcase the best of the vintage vehicles during the 13th annual Porsche aficionado event. The German sports car has devoted fans, drawing large crowds at one of the Ledson Castle’s biggest events of the year. Ledson Winery will host the car show on Sunday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winery has recently won some incredible awards, including Sweepstakes for the 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Best of Class for the 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and a long list of Gold Medals. The Gourmet Marketplace is filled with custom Ledson olive oils and mustards and is well known for their delicious signature sandwiches and salads. Local builder, philanthropist and fifth generation Sonoma winemaker Steve Ledson founded Ledson Winery & Vineyards in 1993.The winery is located at 7335 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the winery at (707) 833-2330 or visit the website: www.ledson.com. When in Sonoma, stay at the Ledson Hotel located on Sonoma’s historic plaza for the perfect wine county weekend, bistro dining and a critically acclaimed Sunday brunch; it’s a launching pad for everything wine country. www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 59 Welcome to MENDOCINO/LAKE Counties 128 Claudia Springs Winery Harmonique Wine Husch Vineyards Brutocao Cellars Frey Vineyards Esterlina Vineyards Handley Cellars Roederer Estate Standish Wine Company Greenwood Ridge Navarro Vineyards Toulouse Vineyards Philo 1 Giuseppe Wine Barra of Mendocino Silversmith Vineyards Germain-Robin Distillery Lake Testa Vineyards Philo Ridge Vineyards Mendocino Scharffenberger Cellars Phillips Hill Estates Jim Ball Vineyards Breggo Cellars Elke Vineyards Ukiah Potter Valley Dunnewood Vineyards Chiarito Vineyards 253 Foursight Wines Mendocino Ridge Oster Parducci, Paul Dolan, Sketchbook Anderson Valley Londer ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM Dermuth Winery Philo Ridge Vineyards Drew Family Goldeneye Vineyards Mariah Vineyards Redwood Valley Masut Winery 20 Rivino Boonville Upper Lake 101 Lake County Wine Studio 128 Nelson Family Winery Whaler Vineyards 29 JAXON KEYS Yorkville Highlands Mendocino Meyer Family Cellars Saracina Yorkville Jeriko Estates Cesar Toxqui Cellars Yorkville Cellars SIP! Mendocino Brutocao Cellars Dogwood Cellars Terra Savia McDowell Valley Vineyards Duncan Peak Albertina Topel 128 Benmore Valley McDowell Valley Barclay & Browning Tulip Hill Winery Ceago Vinegarden Hopland Maple Creek Winery Clear Lake Graziano Family of Wines McFadden/Weibel Family McNab Ridge Rosati Family Wines Pendleton Estate Cloverdale 20 Robledo Family Winery 175 Milano Family Le Vin Winery Nice Lakeport Brassfield Estate Winery campovida High Valley Finley Steele Winery EdenCrest M. Konocti Growers Wildhurst Vineyards Kelseyville Wine Co. Rosa D’Oro Vineyards Sol Rouge Shannon Ridge Winery High Valley Kelseyville Noggle Clear Lake Moore Family Villa La Brenta Red Hills 20 Cougar’s Leap Gregory Graham 29 Ployez Winery 1 101 Lower Lake Terrill Cellars Six Sigma Hawk and Horse Vineyards 175 Shed Horn Cellars Middletown 29 Shed Horn Cellars S TT BU Guenoc / Langtry Estate ON NY CA Beaver Creek RD Guenoc Valley 60 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MENDOCINO/LAKE COUNTIES Steele Wines Harvest Festival & Vineyard Run The 16th annual Steele Wines Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, and will feature wine, food, art, entertainment and more. Famous for its grape-stomping competition for kids and adults, the two-day festival offers a barbecue served by the local 4-H Club, as well as several vendor booths with plentiful food, fine art, arts and crafts, and other unique souvenirs and gifts. In addition, various musicians will perform both days. Tasting of the Steele Wines collection from Lake County vineyards also will be available throughout the weekend, and tasters will go home with a Steele Wines logo glass. Children are welcome to attend the event and hang out in the kids’ corner, featuring face painting, storytelling, kids’ crafts and more. Sponsored by Steele Wines and held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival, the 22nd-annual Vineyard Run for Literacy will take place Sunday, October 14. A benefit for the Lake County Literacy Coalition, the 5K/10K run and the 5K walk begin at Steele Wines, with a course along autumn-colored vineyards and orchards. Registration is at 8 a.m. Sunday, and the race starts at 9 a.m. The entry donation is $20 per person and $30 per family. Steele Wines is located at 4350 Thomas Drive at Highway 29 in Kelseyville, California. The tasting room is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Steele Wines or the Steele Wines Harvest Festival, call (707) 279-9475 or visit www.steelewines.com. For more information on the Vineyard Run for Literacy, call (707) 263-7633. Lake County’s winegrowing regions span vast, diverse terrain shaped by both volcanics and tectonics. Its high elevation, intense climate, and distinct soils combine to produce wines of high quality and character that have continued to gain impressive industry recognition. Visitors to the area experience these award-winning wines in casual tasting rooms that reflect the area’s friendly, relaxed lifestyle. Lake County is part of the North Coast appellation along with neighboring regions of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, and within Lake County are five designated appellations: Benmore Valley, Clear Lake, Guenoc, High Valley and Red Hills. Truly Historic, Truly Delightful, Truly Hopland OPEN DAILY 10-5 10400 South Hwy. 101 Hopland CA 95449 (707) 462-6666 | (877) 462-0666 Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Opens New Tasting Room Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has opened a new tasting room in the High Valley Appellation of Lake County. Located on Highway 20 in the town of Clearlake Oaks, the tasting room gives Shannon Ridge Family of Wines greater visibility and access. “Our goal is to make the new tasting room a real expression of the agriculture of Lake County,” stated Clay Shannon. “Of course we’ll have wine tasting, but we also plan to offer our grass-fed lamb, fresh produce, a gourmet deli and a store with fresh-brewed coffee and homemade ice cream. “We expect the tasting room to be the go-to place for locals who are shopping for produce or dinner supplies,” continued Shannon, “and for visitors to Lake County who are looking for a taste of great wine and a gourmet sandwich.” The new tasting room is located at 13151 East Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (707) 998-9656. The Shannons are committed to preserving their land, not only for the great vineyard sites but also for the bear, elk, mountain lions and other creatures which live there. Of the approximately 1,400 acres on the ranch, only about 35% have been converted to vineyards. The balance of the land has been preserved for the wildlife which wanders through the property from the expansive wilderness area to the north and east. The vineyards were carefully planned out, leaving corridors open to migrating animals and to protect sensitive nesting areas. Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com 61 Wine Tasting in LIVERMORE VALLEY Wine Country Come to McGrail Vineyards for Sunset Concerts, Grape Stompin’ Wine enthusiasts can admire the breathtaking views of a 16-acre Cabernet vineyard sprawled along Greenville Road, perfectly situated on top of a hill in Livermore. McGrail Vineyards and Winery specializes in 100-percent, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. McGrail won the Sweepstakes Red Wine Award from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition this year for its flagship wine, the 2008 McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. “We farm it to the highest degree for quality. We drop fruit several times throughout the year and we strive for the best fruit possible,” said Heather McGrail, McGrail Vineyards and Winery President. Sunset Concert on the Front Lawn with SAGE Band – Saturday, September 22nd, 5-8pm SAGE is coming back to McGrail for a sunset concert on the front lawn. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs and blankets. Join them for a fun evening of fabulous music, delicious pizzas by Soleil Pizza, award-winning wine by McGrail and a gorgeous sunset. Because Soleil Pizza will bring in their gourmet wood-fired pizzas, there is no outside food or beverages this evening. $15 per person entry fee Grape Stompin’ and Wine Sippin’ – Saturday, September 29th, 12-4:30pm Come out to McGrail to see all of the fun during Harvest. Partake in some “I love Lucy” action by Stomping grapes. Grab a friend and race to fill the bottle first. Fullest bottle in 30 seconds wins the prize. Once you are done stomping be prepared to get your purple toes on a t-shirt and decorate your keepsake t-shirt. $15 per person for stomping Jim and Ginger McGrail opened McGrail Vineyards and Winery in 2008 with the help of their daughter, Heather McGrail. The McGrails have been growing grapes for the last 12 years for the Steven Kent Winery. In 2009, they hired Mark Clarin as winemaker and the rest is history. “We use the time honored method of producing wine; start with good grapes and don’t mess it up,” Heather said. “Our winery is all about fun, family and friends.” LIVERMORE VALLEY TO TO SIERRA FOOTHILLS 580 T Dublin E BERNAL L AVE. S .t NE D WETMORE RD AV E . Westover Winery & Wente Vineyards Restaurant E A L EV Visitors Center Fenestra Winery BA Thomas Coyne Winery Vineyards 84 LE K Tenuta Vineyards Tams & Wente Eagle Ridge Boaventura LaRochelle MuriettaÕs MIN ES Well Wood Family Vineyards* CEDAR MTN. RD Bent Creek Winery White Crane Winery McGRAIL VINEYARDS Red FeatherWinery Vineyards En Garde A LT H O NILES CANYON ROAD Steven Kent Les Chnes Charles R. S O IT C L VA Aguirre John Evans D R MAIN and Golf Course Garr Inn Bodegas Creek TESLA ROAD THE SINGING WINEMAKER Marr Cellars Cedar Mountain RiosLovell Big White House Winery SI Elliston LIK .DR E RAK Sunol Estate Winery 680 Palomares Vineyards Darcie Kent Rodrigue Eckert Ruby Hill Chouinard Vineyards Concannon & Molyneaux Las Positas YA R Occasio Longevity Stony Ridge & Crooked Vine Hidden AI VI Mitchell Katz Laines Mill Purple Orchid C 84 Nottingham RO TC IV A V E S PACIFIC .L Retzlaff IV E R Page M O R E Lavish D Livermore & Ryhan EAST AVE. Pourhouse O R Y Cuda Ridge WinemakerÕs el Sol LUPIN ROAD S E (Blacksmith Square) OYORRA LAP AMO Pleasanton L F John Christopher Cellars .TS SEML OH Little TS NIAM ER R S DAO L S S IR S V A Valley R T T PATTERSON PASS A O R DR KWAH YTTIK TRI-VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU E PORTOLA AVE. DAOR ATIR ATNAS SAN FRANCISCO DAOR ELLIVNEERG DAOR OCSAV 580 W I N E R I E S SACRAMENTO TO She says besides sampling the awardwinning wines, guests always have the opportunity to meet someone from the family at the winery on any certain day. The tasting room is open Friday through Monday and by appointment Tuesday through Thursday. They offer private vineyard tours as well as private tastings for groups or events. For more information, call (925) 215-0717 or visit the website at www.mcgrailvineyards.com. FF N CO MM O TO SAN JOSE, SALINAS & MONTEREY/CARMEL 62 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com Wine Tasting on TREASURE ISLAND Musical Wine by The Singing Winemaker BY KIMBERLY HORG-WEBB Hoffman Family Cellars 13TH STREET The Fat Grape Winery AVENUE I OAKLAND Treasure Island Wines 9TH STREET ROAD CLOSED The Magic Carpet Great Lawn TREASURE ISLAND AVENUE N AVENUE M AVENUE H AVENUE D SAN FRANCISCO 11TH STREET ROAD CLOSED TA 2 f AVENUE E wi S or th T 1 th IN is G ad BODEGA WINE ESTATES: Knightswood, Just Joshin Stein Family Wines AVENUE OF THE PALMS Music and wine lovers can have the both of best worlds by tasting musically inspired wines with live music by the singer/winemaker who goes by the name: The Singing Winemaker (aka Steve Powell). Steve’s signature wines are his red varietals but he offers every type of wine ranging from Dolcissimo, a musical term meaning “very sweetly” for a Cabernet Sauvignon blush; a white Scherzando, (musical term for playful) for his, light summer white wine; a tawny Port; a late harvest Zin dessert wine along with peach, raspberry and almond sparkling wines. “We focus on red but provide wine for all palates, there is something in the tasting room for everyone,” he said. “We have great wines and the best wine tasting experience.” The Singing Winemaker has not released a new red wine in a year, so this summer he is back in action, releasing six wines. Each will have a release party during the summer with wine and food pairings for guests and of course, music for every age and taste performed by The Singing Winemaker. Many of his wines have musical names including his Harmony blend made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Old Vine Zinfandel. The Singing Winemaker’s popular Melody which is a blend of Malbec and Tempranillo is always a crowd pleaser along with another favorite, Amador County Barbera, which is a robust Italian varietal. 4TH STREET Oasis Cafe Island Market & Deli/ Visitor Center CALIFORNIA AVENUE WINERY SF Treasure Island Bar & Grill TO I-80/BAY BRIDGE SAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND Market Visitor C TREASURE ISLAND The Singing Winemaker will take you on a journey with Great Wine, Great Music and a Great Experience A unique tasting experience celebrating Truth, Beauty and Goodness through Wine, Music and Art! Open Friday‐Sunday from 12 to 5pm Extended hours often in the summer. Private tasting and pairings are offered by appointment. 5143 Tesla Road Livermore, CA 94550 (925) 606‐WINE (9463) www.thesingingwinemaker.com Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! BODEGA WINE ESTATES 751 13th Street at Avenue I, Treasure Island, San Francisco Fri, Sat and Sun from 1 to 6pm, 415-525-4154 Free tasting for two with ad A collection of family wineries – the venue promises a truly unique and enjoyable wine tasting experience with spectacular views of the City. Bring your lunch/picnic to enjoy with wine on the terrace. Knightswood wines are crafted to allow them express the nature of the vineyards' locale, giving voice to the elements of sun, wind and rain unique to each. Stein Family Wines – Got honest wine? We do. Our wines celebrate being alive and show life’s creative essence. We make sure the folks who grow and make it enjoy some of its dreams, too. Why? Because fair is fair. Great wines made the right way: steinfamilywines.com/donations. THE WINERY SF 200 California Ave. Bldg 180 N, Treasure Island, Daily 12pm-5pm 415-SF -JUICE • www.winery-sf.com The Winery SF brings the California wine experience to San Francisco. It's 20,000 sq. ft. winery, tasting room, and event center allows visitors to experience the winemaking process first-hand while enjoying award-winning wines from Napa, Sonoma, and beyond. Tours available by appointment. 63 Welcome to MONTEREY BAY AREA La Nebbia TO S.F. Woodside Kings Domenico La Honda TO S.F. 84 Mountain LI SKY Chaine d’Or Michael Martella Thomas Fogarty NE R LL MI INCLUDING MONTEREY • CARMEL • CARMEL VALLEY • HOLLISTER SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • SALINAS • SANTA CLARA • LOS GATOS San Francisco Bay D. 101 880 280 680 . VD BL GE PA TO LIVERMORE VALLEY 84 35 Ridge Naumann Picchetti Cooper-Garrod Mountain Winery 9 85 Cinnabar Big Basin 9 85 Mc KE RD . EY ER NT MO Silver Mountain RD. UEL SAN JOSE G8 3 hrs 45 min 2 hrs 2 hrs 4 hrs 3-1/2 hrs 1-1/4 hrs 2-1/2 hrs 2-1/4 hrs 4-1/2 hrs TO SACRAMENTO 5 S OQ Oscalis 170 42 113 116 238 101 WATSONVIL LE RESA A TE SANT Beauregard POETIC 17 CELLARS Sonoma County Santa Cruz San Francisco Paso Robles Santa Barbara Castillo’s Hillside Shire Morgan Hills Cellars Hunter Hill Windy Fernwood Oaks Cellars Nicholson Pleasant Valley Bargetto Clos La Aptos Creek Chance Sycamore Creek SOQ Alfaro Family U EL Storrs Vinocruz DR Jason-Stephens Kirigin . Vineyards Martin Ranch Cava Wine Bar Surf City Vintners: Vino Prima Fortino Sarah’s Vineyard Pelican Hecker Pass R PASS RD Solis Armida Ranch MJA Vineyards KE HEC Copious Winery 152 Equinox Champagne Cellar E V 1 A MAIN E LAKE Trout Gulch Vineyards Hillcrest Terrace Winery Vine Hill Winery Silver Mountain Vineyards Vino Tabi SAN JU AN Sones Cellars Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard & 129 Quinta Cruz River Run Odonata Wines G11 Storrs Winery and Vineyards Bonny Doon Vineyard BO TRAVEL TIME MILES (Average) (Peak) GUGLIELMO RD UVAS LOMA PRIETA Hallcrest Heart o’ the Mountain Vine Hill Organic Wine Works Roudon-Smith M . HER ON MT Soquel Bruzzone Clos Tita NNY DOO TO AN BURRELL SCHOOL Villa del Monte MJA N Traveling from Monterey 17 Ahlgren David Black Bruce Ridge Testarossa Big Basin Muccigrosso P&M Staiger Byington Zayante Regale TO HALF MOON BAY Creekview Vineyards Satori Cellars Thomas Kruse Casa de Fruta 25 LS A O TRAVEL TIME MILES (Average) (Peak) Monterey San Francisco Paso Robles 42 45 min 1-1/4 hrs 73 1-1/4 hrs 1-3/4 hrs 136 2-1/4 hrs 2-3/4 hrs SHORE RD. Sl ou gh n FAIRVIEW RD 156 Guerra Cellars 156 SAN UA C Leal Estate RD DeRose R Pietra Santa Calera Wine Co. Flint Enz SummerayneLIMEKILN G E AN YO N UN ION N CIE N J 156 TO D. R Monterey Bay B Traveling from Santa Cruz . E RD FELIP SAN Rapazzini . RD r ho El k A D 101 National Steinbeck Center A Taste of Monterey sG rad e 68 MORGAN 25 De Tierra Marilyn Remark Wines Hammond Vineyards R RI VE R Talbott Vineyards Pessagno 101 VER RD LES RI GONZ Manzoni LL HI OT . RD L Ray Franscioni Boekenoogen VA Y . RD Ocean Hearst Castle Mesa Del Sol 5 FO C c Pacifi TO SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Pinnacles National Monument . D A Taste of Monterey Carmel Ridge Bargetto Pierce Ranch Baywood Cellars Figge Cellars Wine from the Heart Chateau Sinnet Downtown Carmel: McIntyre Caraciolli Ventana Figge Cellars Galante Vineyards Boëtè Mundaka (Valley Hills) aurele Southern Latitudes Heller Estate Tasting Carmel Valley Talbott Vineyard Tudor Wines G16 Georis Wrath Wines Jouillian Vineyards Carmel Hills Otter Cove Chateau Julien Chock Rock A Chateau Sinnet RME Bernardus Boekenoogen Holman Ranch L LE 1 Parsonage Cima Colina Chesebro Joyce Silvestri Los L 1 SavannahChanelle Creekview J. Lohr /Sherman Pinder Travieso Winery Team Zin Paraiso Vineyards HAHN SLH ESTATES . SECO RD ARROYO Sycamore Cellars Wrath 146 Ventana Ho on bs Scheid TO SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 25 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SANTA CLARA/SANTA CRUZ/MONTEREY COUNTIES A Taste of Monterey Third Annual Pinotfest Beach Party On Saturday, September 29, the second annual Pinotfest is being held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the newly renovated Del Monte Beach House in Monterey. There will be over 20 vintners offering tastings of their classic Pinot Noirs, with white and rosé wines available as well. Along with one of the best views of the California coastline and superb wine tastings, there will be delicious tri-tip barbecue, beach party festivities, music, dancing and a silent auction. The silent auction is made up of items donated by the participating vintners and various other businesses, with all proceeds of the auction going to Hope Center Monterey; a nonprofit food pantry whose mission is to provide people and pets in need with food. The aim of Pinotfest is to present, highlight and promote Pinot Noir wines of Monterey County and beyond. Monterey County is home to more than 7,500 acres of Pinot Noir, the most planted red grape variety. The varying soils and micro climates makes Monterey County very well-suited to produce world-class Pinot Noir. With its proximity to one of the world’s great Pinot Noir wine regions, coupled with natural beauty and the area’s attractions, event organizers believe that Monterey a natural choice to locate a Pinot Noir-themed wine event. The Hope Center Food Pantry in Monterey has been founded to provide groceries and pet food for neighbors in need. The Hope Center Monterey is run completely by volunteers and is the only food pantry on the Monterey Peninsula to provide pet food. “We believe that keeping families together, with their pets, and fed, even in the toughest of economic times is the best way we can keep our community strong, happy and safe.” For more information on the Hope Center, visit www.hopecentermonterey.org. The following vintners are participating in the second annual Pinotfest: Bernardus Winery, Chock Rock Vineyard, Cima Collina, Comanche Cellars, Cru Wine Company, De Tierra Vineyards, Figge Cellars, Holman Ranch Vineyards, Joyce Vineyards, La Rochelle Winery, Manzoni Estate Vineyard, Michaud Vineyard, Montoya, Muirwood, Oh Wines, Otter Cove, Paraiso Vineyards, Pelerin Wines, Talbott Vineyards, Tondre Wines, Silver Moutain, Ventana Vineyards and Wrath. Tickets are $50 For Monterey Wine Club Members, $55 in advance and $70 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pinotfest.com. Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! 6-6-12 WCTW S2S Ad-July vert. 3.75”w x 6.25” h 65 SANTA CLARA/SANTA CRUZ/MONTEREY COUNTIES | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Gourmet Grazing on the Green Food & Wine Festival TO MONTEREY De Tierra Salinas 101 ROAD Marilyn Remark T SALINAS VALLEY ALT AS Pessagno Gonzales GONZALES RIVER RD Wrath W I N E R I E S Manzoni Blackstone Ray Franscioni FO RO M N IO IE NY COLO EAST ST AD RO HAHN SLH ESTATES Soledad FRONT ST SS MI IE (PAVED ROAD) RT M RO RT FO FOOTHILL ARROYO SECO RD METZ Ventana 146 ROAD Paraiso Vineyards D O R IS S RA NG PA PRI S LOS COCHES Boekeoogen Paraiso Springs Vineyards MAIN STREET Taste of Monterey 68 RIVER Back by popular demand for one day only! Don’t miss the unique opportunity to taste older vintages from Morgan’s cellar. Sample four wines from the library handpicked by winegrower Dan Morgan Lee and winemaker Gianni Abate at this event on Sunday, September 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Taste Morgan in Carmel. The cost for this special tasting is $20 and only $10 for wine club members. The four Morgan varietals that will be featured at this tasting are the 2006 Monterey Metallico “Un-Oaked” Chardonnay, 2003 “Hat Trick” Double L Vineyard Chardonnay, 1989 Carmel Valley Cabernet and the 1991 Monterey Reserve Pinot Noir. For three decades, Dan and Donna Lee and their Morgan label have been synonymous with artisan, vineyard-centric wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey. The Taste Morgan visitors’ center brings the family’s history and craft to life through a relaxed tasting experience. At Taste Morgan, you can sample the latest vintages, many of which are only available “at the source.” Taste Morgan also boasts a unique collection of wine-oriented gifts. Taste Morgan is located in the Crossroads Carmel, Rio Road at Highway One, open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (831) 626-3700 or go to www.morganwinery.com. R RO AD Library Sunday at Taste Morgan – Back By Popular Demand including Hospice of Santa Cruz, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association and University of California at Santa Cruz. Held at beautiful Aptos Village Park on Saturday, September 15th from 12 to 5 p.m., Grazing on the Green is a fun-filled day of fine wine, excellent food, locally crafted beers and live music! Spend the afternoon sampling the delicious flavors from dozens of the finest local restaurants and local wineries as well as breweries. Also, Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group is honored to welcome attendees to meet and greet the beneficiaries who are special guests at the event. Beneficiaries include Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association, Katz Cancer Resource Center, Women CARE Cancer Advocacy and University of California at Santa Cruz. Ticket prices include food, wine and beer tastings all day. Plus a wine glass. By purchasing a $65 ticket to this food and wine festival, attendees are raising funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG) while getting to attend a fun day for foodies and winelovers. There will be a huge selection of Santa Cruz restaurants and local wineries and breweries that are participating in the 2012 event as well as local farmers who have donated produce for the Gourmet Grazing event; this list includes Coke Farms, Route One, Earthbound Farms, New Natives and Watsonville Coast Produce. Tickets include admission to the event, special souvenir wine glass, and a day of food, wine and beer tasting. Purchase tickets online or at local New Leaf Markets. If you know a few people who want to attend, take advantage of group discounts: ten tickets for $500. TO SAN JOSE RIVE The 9th annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green, a fabulous festival featuring the best local food, wine and beer, supports the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer in the Santa Cruz community. Working with a dedicated group of volunteers and partners the organization raises community consciousness through events and outreach and provides vital financial support for several Santa Cruz beneficiary organizations G17 101 G16 ARROYO SEC O Sycamore Cellars Greenfield WALNUT Scheid Vineyards HOBSON AVE 66 TO SAN LUIS OBISPO King City www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 NAPA VALLEY 1313 Main – 1313 Main Street, Napa; 707 258-1313 A Dozen Vintners – Tasting Room, 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Fri-Sat 11-12, Sun-Thu 11-10 Open daily 10-5 ACACIA VNYD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 x2 Open by appointment only: Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 Ackerman Family Vineyards – 2101 Kirkland Ave, Napa; 707 238-9463 Acme Fine Wines– 1080 Fulton Ln, St. Helena; 888 963-0440 Adastra – 2545 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-4818 Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864 Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Altamura Vineyards & Winery – 1700 Wooden Valley Rd, Napa; 707 253-2000 Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Ancien – Napa; 707 255-3908 Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Daily 9:30-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Wed-Mon 12-6,Tue 12-8 Open by appointment only Daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only ANDRETTI WINERY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 1-877-386-5070 Open daily 10-5 Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours: Public tours daily at 11am & 2 pm (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Antica Napa Valley –3700 Soda Canyon, Napa; 707 257-8700 Open by appointment only Ardente Winery –2929 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 226-7669 Open by appointment only ARGER-MARTUCCI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairing Ariel Vineyards – 1312 Town Center, Napa; 707 257-9731 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3 Arkenstone Vineyards –335 West Lane, Angwin; 707 965-1020 Open by appointment only Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings August Briggs – 1307B Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 B CELLARS – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 709-8787 Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707-226-1378 BALDACCI FAMILY – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Barlow Vineyards – 4411Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open daily 10-4:30 Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun-Thu 11-5, Tue by appt. Open daily 10-5 Mon-Wed, Sat 10-7, Thu-Fri 10-8, Sun 12-7 Open daily by appointment Open daily 10-5 by appt Open by appointment only Open by appointment only BEAULIEU VINEYARDS (BV) – 1960 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Beau Vigne – 6795 Washington St, Yountville; 707 947-7058 Mon-Fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 10-8 Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Bello Family Vineyards – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-8833 Open daily 10-6 Benessere Winery – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAx-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings BERINGER VINEYARDS COME SEE THE RESTORED RHINE HOUSE! Tours & Tasting Daily 10:00-5:00 Call ahead to schedule tours & private tastings, 866-708-9463 2 for 1 Reserve Wine Tasting in the Rhine House with this ad Save up to $25 2000 Main Street, St. Helena | www.Beringer.com Bialla Vineyards – 4088 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 227-2293 Bighorn Cellars – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Black Cordon Vnyds – 4155 Dry Creek Rd, Napa; 707 226-6860 Black Stallion Winery – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Blankiet Estate – 2360 California Sr, Yountville; 707 963-2001 Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! Open by appointment only Fri-Sat 11-4, Tue-Thu by appt Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 Open by appt Mon-Sat 10-4 Open by appointment only BOUCHAINE VNYDS – 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa; 707 252-9065, 800-654-wine Open daily 10:30-4:30 Gift items, gardens, vineyard walking tour. Call ahead for: Safari Tours at 10:30am, educational programs, food pairings & bringing pets. Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open by appointment only Boyd Family – 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-7353 Open by appointment only Bravante Vineyards – 300 Stone Ridge Rd, Angwin; 707-965-2552 Open by appointment Wed-Sun 11-4 Brookdale Vineyards – Napa; 707 258-1454 Open by appointment only Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2435 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155 Open by appointment only Buoncristiani Wine – P. O. Box 6946, Napa; 707 259-1681 Open by appointment only Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 800 752-9463 Open by appointment only Ca' Momi Winery & Enoteca – 610 First St, Napa; 707 257-4992 Open daily 7:30-9 Cade Winery – 360 Howell Mountain Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2746 Open by appointment only Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181 Open by appointment only 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 Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only Caldwell – 270 Kreuzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294 Tours/tasting by appointment Cali 351 – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-6200 Open by appointment only CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556 Daily 10-6 Open daily 10:30-5 Open daily 10-5 Cardinale Estate – Tasting Room, 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-2643 Casa Nuestra Winery – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-6 Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily by appointment Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Sun-Wed 11-6, Thu-Sat till 11-8 Celani Family Vineyards – 2230 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 877 ARDORE1 Open by appointment only Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only Charbay Winery & Distillery– 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open daily 10-4 CHARLES KRUG WINERY – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Charnu – St. Helena; 707 963-6045 Charter Oak Winery – 831 Charter Oak Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-2298 Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Clif Family Winery – 1312 Vidovich Avenue, St. Helena; 707 968-0625 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Clos Du Val – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463 Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 1-800-793-7960 Constant-Diamond – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Continuum Estate – 1677 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 944-8100 Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 CORLEY FAMILY ESTATE – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 945-0388 Cosentino – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707-921-2896 Covenant Wines – 1241 Adams St, St. Helena; 707 963-3887 Crocker & Starr – St. Helena; 707-967-9111 Cuvaison Estate – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Cuvaison Estate – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 9:30-4 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 by appointment Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10:30-5 Open Sat 11-5, Sun-Fri 11-4 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 by appointment Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 10-7 Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 by appt Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment only 67 WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK DAVID FULTON WINERY & VINEYARD EST. 1860 - JUST 400 CASES/YEAR PRODUCED Old Vine Petite Sirah now available for tasting. Savor the estate Petite Sirah on the deck or in the cool historic winery. Picnickers and friendly pooches welcome. Open Weekends, Friday through Monday 11 -4 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena • 707-967-0719 • www.DavidFultonWinery.com Del Bondio Wine Co. – 1333 Bella Oaks Lane, Napa; 707 963-2805 Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily by appointment Open by appointment only DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Dominari – 620 Trancas Street, Napa; 707-226-1600 Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open daily 10-6 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only, 10am-4:30pm Open by appointment, 10-4 DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-4:30 Eagle Eye Wine – 6595 Gordon Valley Rd, Napa; 707 427-1600 Open by appointment only Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open by appointment only Eagle Trace– 680 Rossi Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4665 Open by appointment only Eeden Wines– 3505 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena; 707 337-5526 Open by appointment only Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10:30-4 El Molino Winery – St. Helena; 707 963-6021 Weekdays by appointment only Elizabeth Spencer – 1165 Rutherford Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-5 Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open by appointment only Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Sun-Thu 10:30-4:30, Fri-Sat 11-5:30 ETUDE STOP IN AND SEE THE NEW TASTING ROOM We invite you to experience for yourself our family charm. 2 for 1 Tasting with this ad (Save up to $25) 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa | Open Daily 10am-4:30pm 707-257-5300 | www.etudewines.com Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Farella – 2222 N. 3rd Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Flora Springs – The Room – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Flora Springs Winery – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723 FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Fontanella Family – 1721 Partrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only 10-3 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Gift Items, Picnic Area Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 x107 Freemark Abbey – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 G Cook – 264 N. Fork Crystal Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7760 Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770 Gemella Wines – Napa; 707 261-9855 Girard Winery – 6795 Washington, Yountville; 707 968-9297 68 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment Open Daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 11-7 Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Gracianna Winery – 6914 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 486-3771 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment only GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Guffy – 1390 Thompson Ave, Napa; 707 258-2532 Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open daily 9:30-4:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 11-7 HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 HdV Wines – 588 Trancas St, Napa; 707 251-9121 Heibel Ranch Vineyards – Pope Valley; 707 968-9289 Heitz Cellars Tasting Room – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5:30 Open by appointment Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 11-4:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5:30 Open daily 10-6 HILL WINE CO. – 1001 Silverado Trail So, St. Helena; 707 963-7000 Open daily 10-5 Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 11:30-4:30 Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open by appointment only Hunnicutt Wines –3524 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena; 707 963-2911 Open by appointment only Ilona Howell Mountain –tasted at Burgess, 1108 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 800 752-9463 Open by appointment only Inglenook – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5, appt recommended J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa Open by appointment only James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only Jarvis Winery – 2970 Monticello Rd, Napa; 1-800-255-5280 Open by appointment only Jax –3468 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 415 446-9505 x102 Open by appointment Jericho Canyon Vnyd – 3322 Old Lawley Toll Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-9665 Open by appointment only JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6 Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm Jocelyn Lonen Winery – Napa; 1-800-255-5280 Open by appointment only John Anthony Vineyards – 1440 First Street, Napa; 707 265-7711 Open daily 10-2am Joseph Cellars Winery – 4455 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-9999 Open by appointment only Joseph Phelps Vineyards – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 by appointment JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Juicebox – 45 Enterprise Ct, Napa; 707 254-1212 Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Keenan – 3660 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Kelly Fleming Wines – 2339 Pickett Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6849 Kenefick Ranch – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-1004 Kenzo Estate – 3200 Monticello Road, Napa; 707 254-7572 Krupp Brothers – 3267 Soda Canyon Rd., Napa; 707 259-1198 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 302-2209 Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open daily by appointment only 10-4 Open daily by appointment only 9-5 Winery open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Thu-Mon 11- 5 & by appt Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5 Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open daily by appointment only 10-4 Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open daily 10-5 Lindstrom – 5994 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-6289 Exclusive tastings by appoinment only Lokoya – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 948-1968 Open by appointment only Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead – 738 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open daily 11-6 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 Luis Ochoa Family – 1307 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 341-6780 Open by appointment only Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5 Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Marita’s Vineyard – Napa; 707 259-5313 Open by appointment only Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 11-5 Mark Herold Wines – 710 First St, Napa; 707 256-3111 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sun 12-8 Maroon Wines – Napa; 707 257-3040 Open by appointment only Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment Mason Cellars Oxbow Tasting Room – 7l4 First St, Napa 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 Materra – 1426 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 244-4600 Open Daily 11:30-5 Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK Call ahead for: Wine Tours Sat & Sun at 10:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Michael Mondavi Family – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Midsummer Cellars– 771 Sage Canyon Rd, Rutherford; 707 225-4367 Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Modus Operandi Cellars – 45 Enterprise Ct, Napa; 530 219-6199 MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Mount Veeder Winery – Mt. Veeder; 707-967-3993 MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours MurphyVineyards – 395 Crane Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-2516 Myriad – St. Helena; 707 287-1630 Open daily 10-6:30 Mon-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5:30 Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5, last seating 4:45 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840 Open by appointment Nichelini Family – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends 10-5, weekdays by appointment Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open daily by appointment Nord Estate – Yountville; 707 945-1094 Open by appointment only O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 O’Shaughnessy Estate – Angwin, 707 965-2898 Open by appointment only Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9665 Open by appointment ODETTE ESTATE – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 244-7533 Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 OnThEdge – 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com Open daily 10:30-4 Open daily 12-5:30 Sun-Thu 10-5:30, Fri-Sat 10-8 Open daily by appointment Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Outpost Estate Wines – Angwin; 707 965-1718 Page Wine Cellars– 6505 Washington St., Suite 7, Yountville; 707 944-2339 – 520 California Blvd, #20, Napa; 707 944-2339 Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Daily 10-6 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open by appointment PATZ & HALL – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Open by appointment Open by appointment only Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352 PEJU – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Peter Franus Wine Company – Napa; 707 945-0542 Pheonix – 3175 Dry Creek Road, Napa; 877 374-6364 Phifer Pavitt Winery – 4660 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4787 Piña Napa Valley – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328 Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment only By advance appointment only Tastings by appointment Mon-Sat 11 & 1 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-4 POPE VALLEY WINERY – 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley; 707 965-1246 Porter Family Vineyards – Napa; 707 265-7980 Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-Port (7678)Open daily 10:30-4:30 Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment PROVENANCE – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment Open by appointment Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Open daily 10-4 RAZI WINERY With a boutique-winery touch, on the Silverado Trail… “Everything we know is in the bottle.” Schedule a tasting daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm 3108 Silverado Trail, Napa Valley • (707) 224-4299 REATA – 1 Kirkland Ranch Road, Napa; 707 254-8673 Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Relic – St. Helena; 707 967-9380 Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 REYNOLDS FAMILY – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Rios Wine – 1334-B Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-1376 Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Road 31 Wine Co – Napa; 707 649-1200 Robert Biale – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Robert Craig Winery – 625 Imperial Way, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open daily 9-5 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10:30-6:30 Open by appointment Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-4 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-888-302-2575 Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open daily 10-5 By appointment Open Tues-Sat by appointment Open by appointment 69 WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open by appointment Open daily 10-4:30 RUTHERFORD HILL – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily by appointment 10-4 Open Mon-Sat by appointment Open by appointment Open by appointment Open by appointment only Open by appointment Open daily by appointment 10-4 Open by appointment Open by appointment only Open by appointment Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 968-3200 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105 Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Sciandri Family – 50 Kreuse Canyon Rd, Coombsville/Napa; 707 277-4999 x3 Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2877 Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770 Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Sodaro Estate – 24 Blue Oak Lane, Napa; 707 251-8216 Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment Open by appointment Fri-Sun 10-5, Mon-Thu by appointment Open by appointment only Open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 Fri & Sat 11-4, Thu-Tue by appt Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment Open by appointment Open by appointment SOMERSTON TASTING ROOM – 6490 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-8200 SOMERSTON VINEYARDS – 3450 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 944-8414 Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Daily 10am-10pm Daily 10-4 Open by appointment Open by appointment Open by appointment ST. CLEMENT “BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY” & “LOCAL WINEMAKER” Two Years in a Row 2 for 1 on any tasting including Single Vineyard Tasting Save up to $25 2867 St. Helena North, St. Helena | Open Daily 10am-5pm 707-265-5000 | www.stclement.com St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 Open by appointment ST. SUPÉRY ESTATE VNYDS & WINERY – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Daily 10-5 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30 Stagecoach Vineyard – 3267 Soda Canyon Rd., Napa; 707 259-1198 Open by appointment Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment Stags’ Leap Winery – 6150 Silverado Trail, Napa; 1-800-395-2441 By advance appointment only STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Children OK Stoneheath Winery – Napa; 707 257-0701 Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Stony Hill Vineyard – Call for directions,St. Helena; 707 963-2636 Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 SUMMERS ESTATE – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings 70 Mon-Fri 10:30-5 Sat-Sun 10-5 Open by appointment Tue-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 Open Mon-Fri 9-5 by appt only Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 by appointment Open daily 10:30-4:30 Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Tallulah Wines – 1043 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 843-1823 Tamber Bey Vnyds – 1234 Adams St, St. Helena; 707 968-5345 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment Open by appointment Open daily 10-6 TASTE AT OXBOW – 708 First Street, Napa; 707 265-9600 Sat-Thu 12-7, Fri 12-8 Tasting Room, The – at the Napa Wine Co, 40 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 848-9630 Open daily 10-4:30 Taylor Family Vineyards –5991 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-3593 Open by appointment Tayson Pierce Estate Wines – 699 S. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-9780 By appointment only Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment Tedeschi Family Winery – 2779 Grant St. Calistoga; 707 337-5526 Tue-Sun 12-4:30 by appointment only Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open by appointment The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment Tofanelli Family – 1212 Pine St, Calistoga; 707 942-6504 Open by appointment only Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment Toolbox Wine Co. – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open daily 11-7 Tournesol Wine – Napa; 707 287-7557 Open by appointment only Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment Trinchero Family Estates – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 Trinitas Cellars – at The Meritage Resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-3012 Open daily 11-7 Tristant – 1012 Bale Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0600 Open by appointment Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-5 Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 800-505-4850 Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Ubuntu Annex – Tasting Room, 1130 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5656 Mon-Wed 12-6, Thu-Fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-8 by appt Uncorked at Oxbow – 605 First St, Napa; 707 927-5864 Open daily 12-8 Up Valley Vintners – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-1004 Thu-Sat 11-8, Sun, Mon 11-6, Tue & Wed 12-5 V Madrone – 3169 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment V Wine Cellars – 6525 Washington St, Yountville; 707 531-7053 Open daily 10-7 V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Varozza Vineyards – 514 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0331 Velo Vino – pour Clif Wines, 709 Main St, St. Helena; 707 968-0625 Venge – 4708 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 942-9100 Verismo Wines – 100 Rapp Ln, Napa; 707 944 WINE (9463) Vermeil – 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, Deer Park; 707 963-3816 ext. 110 Vinoce & Twenty Rows – 880 Vallejo Street, Napa; 707 265-7750 Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Vineyard 7 & 8 – 4028 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963.9425 VinRoc – Napa; 707 265-0943 Vintner’s Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Volta Wine– 3108 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 501-4060 Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open daily 9-6 (Winter hours till 5) Open daily 10-6 by appointment Open by appointment only Open daily 10-6 Wed-Sun by appointment only Open by appointment only Sun-Thu 10-5:30, Fri-Sat 10-8 Open by advance appointment Tue-Sat 11-5, Sun & Mon by appt Open daily 10-4:30 by appointment Open daily 10-5 by appointment Open by appointment Mon-Fri 10-2 by appointment Open by appointment Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment 10:30-4:30 Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS W. H. Smith– 1307 Lincoln Avenue, Suite B, Calistoga; 707 942-1194 Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6:30 WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Sat-Thu 12-7, Sat 12-8 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK Waugh Cellars – Napa; 888-883-WINE (9463) Open by appointment only Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open Ralph is there Whetstone Wine Cellars – Tasted at Ubuntu Annex 1130 Main Street, Napa; 707 254-0600 Open by appointment White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment 10-5 WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 800-963-9454 x 19 Open daily 10-5:45 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours White Rock Vineyard – Napa Open by appointment only William Cole Vnyds – 2849 Saint Helena Hwy North, St. Helena; 707 963-6100 Open by appointment only William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open daily 11-5 WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5 by appt Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs Wine Garage – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Wed-Sat 11-6 Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Tue 11-7, Wed-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7 Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment X Winery – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only Yates Family Vineyard – 3104 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707-226-1800 Open daily by appointment only Young Ridge Estate – 1200 Thompson Ave, Napa; 707 265-8400 Open by appointment only Z-52 – Poured at Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Sun-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-9 Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Open daily 10-4:30 SONOMA COUNTY A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Acorn Winery – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440 Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 – 481 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 939-9099 Adrian Fog – Healdsburg; 707 431-1174 Akoma Zoume – 3030 Cavedale Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-1787 Albini Family Vineyards – 886 Jensen Ln, Windsor; 707 838-9249 Alderbrook Winery – 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 800 405-5987 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Amista Vineyards – 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Daily 11-6:30 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-4:30 AMOROSA BELLA – at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767 Open daily 11-4:30 Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177 Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5 Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily 11-5 ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Arnot-Roberts – Healdsburg; 707 433-2400 Arrowood Vnyds & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Atascadero Creek – 4114 Ross Road, Sebastopol; 707 824-8204 – 1305-A Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-595-1488 Audelssa Estate Winery– 13750 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 BALLETTO – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 B.R. Cohn Winery – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 B WISE VNYDS – 9077 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9169 Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30 Open by appointment only Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by apt Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Wed-Sun 10:30-5 Open daily 11-4:30 Open by appointment only Bedarra Vineyards –Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171 Open daily 11-4:30 Benovia Winery – 3339 Hartman Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-4441 Open by appointment only Benziger Family Winery – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 888 490-2739 Open daily 10-5 Bluenose Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 Blue Rock Vineyards – Cloverdale; 707 481-0867 Open by appointment only Bonneau Family – Carneros Deli, 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420 Open daily 11-6:30 (5 in winter) Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 BRUTOCAO CELLARS – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 BRYTER ESTATES – 25 East Napa St, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 501-8272 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal Bucklin Old Hill Ranch – 8 Old Hill Ranch Rd; Glen Ellen 707 933-1726 Tues-Sun 11-6 Open by appointment only BUENA VISTA WINERY – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 265-1472 C. Donatiello – Poured at Vin Couture: 322 Healdsburg Ave C, Healdsburg; 707 431-1011 Cahill Winery – 4950 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-1335 Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Captûre – Healdsburg; 707 395-0457 Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441 Cass Winery – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only Open by appointment, 11-4 Open daily 10:30-5 CELLAR DOOR – 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 CELLARS OF SONOMA – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed 4-6 Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 657-4837 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Open daily 10-4 CHANDELLE WINERY – at The Cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue & Wed 4-6 CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6 Charles Heintz – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 Chasseur – Sebastopol; 707 829-1941 Chateau Diana – 6195 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8161 Chateau Felice – 322 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg; 707 431-8161 Open by appointment only Open by appointment Fri 10 & 2 Open daily 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-10 CHATEAU ST. JEAN WINERY VOTED ‘BEST TASTING ROOM’ Enjoy Acclaimed Gardens • Gourmet Picnic Fare • Wines by the Glass 2 for 1 Tasting in the Visitor Center with this ad 8555 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood www.ChateauStJean.com | 800-543-7572 Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662 CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Picnic Area Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012 Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 766-7466 Claypool Cellars – 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Ste 500 , Sebastopol; 707 861-9358 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Sat-Sun 1-5 or by appt CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4000 Open daily 10-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30 Clouds Rest Vineyards – Petuluma; 707 765-0841 Open by appointment only Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12,Kenwood; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 COMPASS WINES – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310 Open by appointment only Coturri Winery – 6725 Enterprise Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 525-9125 Open by appointment only D & L Carinalli Vineyards – 2900 Llano Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 795-7052 Open by appointment only D’ARGENZIO – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658 Open daily 11-5 Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Da Vero – 766 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8000 Wed-Mon 10-5 71 WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715 Open daily 11-4 David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Davis Family Vnyds – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378 Jan-Aug by appointment, Fridays only De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Open daily 11-4:30t Del Carlo – 4939 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 484-2430 Open by appointment only DE LOACH VNYDS – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 800 546-7718 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Deux Amis – 602 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945 Downtown Wine Cellars – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Draxton Wines – 4001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-3300 Open by appointment only Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Open daily 10:30-5 DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open by appointment only Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665 DUNAH VNYDS – at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1876 Dutch Bill Creek – Sebastopol; 877 874-3852 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10:30-5 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Open by appointment only 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 Dutton Estate – 8757 Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Open daily 10-5 Dutton-Goldfield– 3100 Grevenstein Highway North, Sebastopol; 707-827-3600 Open daily 10-4:30 Edmeades Tasting Room– 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 994-2454 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Ehret Winery – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 En Garde Tasting Room – 9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 339-0690 Mon-Thu 11:30-4:30, Fri-Sun 10:30-5:30 Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100 Open daily 12-6 Envolve Tasting Room – 27 East Napa St, Suite A, Sonoma; 707 939-5385 Open daily 11-6 ERIC K. JAMES VINEYARDS – 452 First Street E, Sonoma Plaza; 707 996-1364 Eric Kent Wine Cellars – Santa Rosa ; 707 527-9700 Open daily 11-8, Tu 11-7 Nov 15 -Aug 15 by appt ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Open daily 11-5 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 10-5 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 888 433-6555 Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We FAVERO VNYDS – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939 – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 Open by appointment only Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal FERRARI-CARANO VINEYARDS AND WINERY Taste World-Class Wines • Stroll Acres of Lush Gardens Tours and Private Tastings by Appointment 2 for 1 Classic Wines Tasting with this ad Open Daily 10am - 5pm 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg • ferrari-carano.com • 707-433-6700 FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD 113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222 Tue-Sun 11-6 Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-5 Fisher Vineyards – 6200 St.Helena Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 539-7511 Open by appointment only Flocchini – 1305-A Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-595-1488 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by appointment Flowers Vineyard & Winery – 28500 Seaview Rd, Cazadero; 707 847-3661x32 Open by appointment Foggy Valley – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Folk Machine – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 11-5 Forchini Vineyards – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Fri-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Thur by appt Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Fort Ross Vnyds Tasting Room – 15725 Meyers Grade Rd, Jenner; 707 847-3460 Open by appointment 72 FOYT FAMILY WINES – at Meadowcroft Wine: 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 11-6 Francis Ford Coppola – 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1400 Open daily 11-6 Freeman Winery – 1300 Montgomery Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-6937 Open by appointment only Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 (Summers Fri) FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Gann Family – Poured at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1876 Garden Creek Ranch– 2335 Geysers Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-8345 Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909 Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, 22281 Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-2500 Glen Lyon Vineyards – Sonoma; 707 833-0032 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-4:30 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-6 GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gofessel Vineyards – 20838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 415 225-6801 Open by appointment only Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645 Open by appointment only Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun-Thu 11-7 Graton Ridge – 3561 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Gunfighter – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma; 707 938-5277 Open daily 11-4:30 GUERRERO FERNANDEZ – at Cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue & Wed 4-6 Gustafson Family – 9100 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville; 707 433-2371 Sat 10-4 or by appt Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4 5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4 Hanzell Vineyards – 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma; 707 996-3860 Open by appointment only Hartford Family Winery – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-8011 Open daily 10-4:30 Hart‘s Desire – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm: 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5 Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711 Open daily 10-5 Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065 Mon-Thu 11:30-4:30, Fi-Sun 11:30-5, Closed Wed Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295 Open daily 10-5 Hawkes Wine Tasting Rm – 383 1st Street West, Sonoma; 707 938-7620 Open daily 12-6 Hawley Wines – 6387 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2705 Open by appointment only Haywood Winery – 25 East Napa St, Ste C; 707 933-3001 Open daily 11-6 Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 938-8091 Open daily 10:30-5:30 HKG ESTATE WINES – 13647 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen; 707 938-7622 Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337 Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Hook and Ladder – 2134 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-2255 Thu-Sun 11-6 Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10-4:30 HOP KILN WINERY HKG ESTATE WINES Honoring the Past, Handcrafting the Future 2 for 1 wine tasting offer with this ad 6050 Westside Road, Healdsburg (707) 433-6491, HopKilnWinery.com HOUSE BAND WINES – 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-509-3786 Hudson Street Wineries – 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Icaria Creek Winery – 27750 Asti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 486-9623 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appt Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only IL CUORE – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal Imagery Estate – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5:30 Inman Family – 3900 Piner Road, Santa Rosa; 707 293-9576 Fri -Sun 11-4 or by appt. Inspiration Vnyds & Winery –3360 Coffey Ln Suite E, Santa Rosa; 707 237-4980 Open daily 11-4:30 Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507 Open daily 10-4:30 J Keverson – Poured at Waterfront Tasting Rm: 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3097 Thu-Mon 11-5 J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS J Rickards Winery – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Tue-Sat 11-4 Open daily 11-5 JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 10-5:30 JAMES FAMILY – Poured at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 JAQK CELLARS – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal Jazz Cellars – 1305-A Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-595-1488 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by appointment JCB TASTING ROOM & WINE BAR – 320 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 473-9707 Sun-Wed 10:30-5:30, Thu-Sat 10:30-9 Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8333 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-4 John Tyler Wines – 4353 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0123 Open daily 10:30-5 Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250 Open by appointment only JOSEPH JEWELL – at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1876 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Joseph Phelps Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Daily 11-5 Joseph Swan Winery – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747 Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30 Kachina – 4551 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 332-7917 Open by appointment only Kamen Estate – 111B East Napa St, Sonoma; 707 938-7292 Open daily 11-6 Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 or by appt Kaz Winery – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5 Keating –23564 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 939-6510 Open daily 10-5 Keller Estate – 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma; 707 765-2117 Thu-Sun 11- 4:30 Kelley & Young – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries, 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 KENDALL-JACKSON WINE CENTER – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings KRUTZ FAMILY CELLARS– 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707 536-1532 Open by appointment only Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-5 La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 800 314-1762 Open daily 10:30-5:30 La Czar Vineyards – 7870 Giusti Rd, Forestville; 707 887-3400 Open by appointment only Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Lake Sonoma Winery – Poured at Valley of the Moon: 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 800 750-9463 Open daily 10-4:30 Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209 Open by appointment only Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30 Larson Family – 23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-3031 Open daily 10-5 Lasseter Family – 1 Vintage Way, Glen Ellen; 707 933-2814 Laurel Glen – 14301 Arnold Dr Suite 5, Glen Ellen; 707 933-9877 LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810 Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374 MacLeod Family Vnyd – Kenwood; 707 833-4312 MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Martorana Family Winery– 5956 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1909 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 11-5 by appt Open daily 11-4 Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Open daily 10-4:30 Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5 MAYO FAMILY – 13101 Arnold Drive at Highway 12, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 10:30-6:30 MAYO FAMILY – Poured at The Cellar Door: 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue & Wed 4-6 MAZZOCCO SONOMA – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK MEADOWCROFT WINES Catch the Buzz Located in CornerStone Gardens, an extraordinary destination spot that features a “festival” of gardens, as well as unique shops and galleries. Open Daily 11-5 • 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma. • 707-934-4090 Medlock Ames – 3487 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8845 Open daily 10-5 Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-6 Mercury Winery – 21015 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville; 707 857-9870 Thu-Mon 11-6 Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032 Open daily 10-5 Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050 Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open by appointment only Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Daily 10:30-4:30 Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5 MoniClaire Vineyards – 1750 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-4320 Open by appointment only Montemaggiore – 2355 West Dry Creek Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-9499 Open by appointment only MOONDANCE CELLARS Formerly a founding member of The Wine Room in Sonoma Valley, Moondance Cellars produces small lots of award-winning Napa and Sonoma County varietals and blends, often poured by the winemaker. Also pouring Orchard Station Winery and The Friendly Dog Winery. Voted Best Tasting Room of the North Bay (Bohemian) Jack London Village | 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen | 11-5 Thursday-Monday 707-938-7550 | www.moondancecellars.com The Pup is always welcome Open daily 10-5 Fri-Sun 10-4 Open daily 11-5 MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Fri-Mon 11 & 2 by appt only Open by appointment only Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Leonhardt Vnyds – 8500 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 954 401-0096 Apr 15- Sep 1, Daily 1-5 by appt Limerick Lane Vineyards – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211 Open daily 10-5 Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Littorai Wines – 788 Gold Ridge Rd. Sebastopol; 707 823-9586 Open by appointment only Locals Tasting Room – Corner of Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707-857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Longboard Vineyards – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 LOST CANYON – 123 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707-623-9621 LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 MADRONE RIDGE WINERY – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6 Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Fri-Sat 11-4:30, Sun-Thur by appt – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 Wed-Mon 11-6 Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 11-4 Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Windsor; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 KENDALL-JACKSON TASTING ROOM – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5 Children & Pets OK Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30 Kings Hill Cellars – 3404 Kings Hill Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 538-0704 Open by appointment only Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200 Open daily 11-4:30 Korbel Champagne Cellars – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 10-5 LA SIRENA – Poured at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1876 MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolia Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780 Open by appointment only Macrae Family – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment MOSHIN VINEYARDS – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499 Mountain Terraces – Glen Ellen; 707 481-7377 Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148 Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399 Munselle Vineyards – 3763 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-9988 Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Mutt Lynch Winery – 602 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 942-6180 Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1040 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Novy Family – 981 Airway Ct, Ste E & F, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com Open daily 11-4:30 Open by appointment only Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4:30 or by appt Fri-Mon 11-4 Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-5:30 Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only Sat 12-5 & by appt Open daily 10-6 Open by appointment daily 10-3 73 WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Notables – 11020 Eastside Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460 Occidental Road Cellars – 2064 Gravenstein Hwy, North, Bldg 7; 707 874-9400 Old World Winery – 850 River Rd, Fulton; 707 490-6696 Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222 Open by appointment only Open Sat 1-4 or by appt Open by appointment only Open by appointment only Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11-5 Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only Sadler-Wells Winery – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries: 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 Saini Vineyards – 918 Ridge View Dr; Healdsburg; 707 799-0272 Open by appointment only ORCHARD STATION – at Moondance Cellars: 14301 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707-938-7550 Thu-Mon 11-5 Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148 Open by appointment only Palmeri – Poured at Terroirs Artisan Wines: 21002 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30 Paradise Ridge Winery – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-WINE Open daily 11-5 Paradise Ridge Tasting Room – 8860 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 282-9020 Open daily 11-6 Parmelee Hill – 1695 Sperring Rd, Sonoma; 707 933-8905 Open by appointment only Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5 Pasterick Vnyd – 3491 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4655 Open by appointment only Paul Hobbs – Sebastopol; 707 824-9879 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Pech Merle Wine – 4543 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 891-3015x5 Open by appointment only Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30 Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment only Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732 Open by appointment only Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 N, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111 Open by appointment only Peterson – 4791 Dry Creek Rd Bldg 7, Healdsburg; 707-431-7568 By appointment Sat-Sun 11-4:30 Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open by appointment Pezzi King Vnyds – 3225 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9388 Open by appointment only Philip Staley – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30 Portalupi – 107 North Street, Healdsburg; 707 395-0960 Open daily 10:30-7 Porter Bass Winery – 11750 Mays Canyon Rd, Guerneville; 707 869-1475 Open by appointment only Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Preston of Dry Creek – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30 Quivira Vineyards – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5 SANTA ROSA VINTNERS SQUARE – 1301-1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-280-4658 Open daily 9-6 Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Sausal Winery – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4 Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Open daily 11-5 R2 WINE CO – 654 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 933-1330 Open daily 11-6 Ramazzotti Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 Ram’s Gate – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 721-8700 Open daily 10-6 Ramey Wine Cellars – 25 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-0870 Open by appointment only Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30 Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8559 Open daily 11-5 Red Car Wine Co – 8400 Graton Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-8500 Open daily 10-4:30 RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11-6 RICHARDSON WINERY – Poured at Cellar Door in Sonoma: 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6 Ridge Vnyds/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4; Summer Fri-Sun till 5 River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130 Open by appointment only Roadhouse Winery – 240 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 922-6362 Tue-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sun 12-7 Robert Hunter – 15655 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 328-0173 Open by appointment only Robert Rue Vnyd – 1406 Wood Rd, Fulton; 707 578-1601 Fri-Sun 10-5, Thu-Mon by appt Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30 Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 By appt Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 Open daily 11-6 Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Thu-Mon 11-4, Tue-Wed by appt Rocking Z – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries: 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5 Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004 Thur-Sun 11-6 Rued – 3850 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3261 Open daily 11-4:30 Rumpus Cellars – 5 E. Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-6883 Open daily 12-6 Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428 Open daily 10-4 74 SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area Scribe Winery –2300 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-1858 SEABISCUIT RANCH – Poured at Sonoma Enoteca: 35 E Napa St; 707 935-1200 SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 933-3230 Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed Seghesio Winery – 700 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Shane Wine Cellars –Novato; 415 342-7926 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue seasonal Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10–5 Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only SHELDON – 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707 865-6755 Thu 4-8 or by appt Shone Farm – 1305-A Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-595-1488 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by appointment Siduri Wines – 981 Airway Court, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882 By appointment daily 10-3 Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7082 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, tours by appt Simi Winery – 16275 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-3232 Open daily 10-5 Simoncini Vineyards – 2303 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8811 Open by appointment only Skewis Wines – 57 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2160 Fri-Mon 11-4 SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Small Vines Wines – 2160 Green Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-0886 Open by appointment only SODA ROCK WINERY – 8015 Highway 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-3303 Open daily 11-5 Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-7212 Daily 10-5 by appointment Sonoma-Cutrer – 4401 Slusser Rd, Windsor, 877 797-3489 Appointments recommended, Thu-Mon 10-4 SONOMA ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200 Sonoma Valley Portworks – 613 2nd St, Petaluma; 707 769-5203 Spann Vineyards – 111A East Napa Street , Sonoma; 707 933-8343 Wed-Mon 11-6, Tue hours seasonal Daily 12-5 Daily 12-6 ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5 by appointment Stark at Garagiste Healdsburg – 439 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8023 Wed-Mon 12-7, Tue by apt Starlite Vineyards – 5511 Highway 128, Geyserville; 707 431-1102 Sat & Sun 11-5 or by appt STATION 1870 – 123 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707-623-9619 Tue-Thu 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-11 Stephen & Walker – 243 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8749 Open daily 11-7 Stone Edge Farm –Sonoma; 707 935-6520 Open by appointment only Stonestreet Alexander Mtn – 7111 Highway 128, Healdsburg; 800 355-8008 Fri-Mon 11-4:30 or by appt Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745 Fri-Mon 10-4:30, appts recommended SUNCE WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5 Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4 Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438 Fri-Mon 12-4 or by appt Tara Bella – 3701 Viking Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 544-9049 Open by appointment only Teira Wines – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries: 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 Teldeschi Winery – 3555 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626 Open daily 12-5 Terroirs Artisan Wines – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101 Thu-Mon 11:30-6:30 Thomas George Estates – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 431-8031 Open daily 11-5 Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends Thumbprint Cellars –102 Matheson, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-6. Fri & Sat 11-7 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Topel – 125 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4116 TR ELLIOT – Poured at Cellars of Sonoma: 133 4th St, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1876 Trecini Cellars – 441 Beaver St, Santa Rosa; 707 525-9400 Fri-Mon 12-5 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Open daily 11-7 Sun-Wed 10-8:30, Thu-Sat 10-10 Open by appointment only TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5 Tres Hermanas – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5 Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545 Open daily 11-5 Two Amigos – 25 East Napa St, Sonoma Open daily 11-6 Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 11-6 Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590 Open by appointment only UPTick Vineyards – 9050 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 566-9153 Tue-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon by appt Valdez Family Wines – 595 Santana Dr, Cloverdale; 707 894-3710 Sat 11-4, Fri & Sun by appt Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-4500 Open daily 10-4:30 Vérité – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800 273-0177 Open by appointment only VIANSA WINERY – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4726 Vin Couture Lounge – 322 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8161 Open daily 10-5 Thu-Sun 11-10 VJB VINEYARDS & CELLAR –60 Shaw Ave, Kenwood; 707 833-2300 Open daily VML Russian River Winery – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4404 Open daily 11-5 Walt – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440 Open daily 11-6 Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166 Open by appointment only Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5 Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-8429 Open daily 10-5 Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500 Open daily 11-7 Williams Selyem – 7227 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6425 Open by appointment only Willowbrook – Poured at Hudson Street Wineries: 428 Hudson Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2364 Open daily 11-5 WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Wind Gap Wines – Forestville; 707 887-9100 Open by appointment only Windsor Oaks Vineyards – 10810 Hillview Rd, Windsor; 707 433-4050 Open by appointment only Windsor Vineyards – Poured at Vintage Wine Estates: 308B Center St, Healdsburg; 707 921-2893 Open daily 11-7 Wine Tree Farm – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555 Open daily 10:30-5 WINEYARD – 1305-A Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa; 707-595-1488 Thu-Mon 11-6, Tue-Wed by appointment Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703 Open Thu-Mon 10:30-4:30 XYZin – Poured at Geyser Peak: 22281 Chianti Rd, Healdsburg; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5 Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511 Fri-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30 MONTEREY, SANTA CRUZ, SANTA CLARA COUNTIES Ahlgren Vineyard – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 800 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Road, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065 Sat-Sun 11-6, M-F 12-6 Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 ext 14 Open daily 12-5 Beauregard – 10 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon; 831 458-WINE Nov-April: open daily 11-5, May-Oct: Closed Tue Big Basin– 830 Memory Lane, Boulder Creek; 831 621-8028 Open by appointment only Big Basin Tasting Room – 14598 Big Basin Way, Suite B, Saratoga; 408 564-7346 Mon-Thu 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-7 Black Ridge – 18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos; 408 399-6396 Open 3rd weekend 11-5 & by appointment Bonny Doon Vineyard – 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 888 819-6789 Open daily 12-5, summer till 6 Bruzzone – 433 Sunridge Drive, Scotts Valley; 831 438-3120 Open by appointment only BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK www.WineCountryThisWeek.com Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Tue-Sun 11-5, Winter: Wed-Sun 11-5 Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170 Open daily 11-4:30 Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 8-7:30 Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200 Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5 Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Tue-Thu 4-11, Fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 3-9 Chaine d’Or – 140 Sunrise Drive, Woodside; 650 851 8977 Open by appointment only Cinnabar – 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 867-1012 Open daily 11-5, Fri 11-8 Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE Open daily 11-5 Clos Tita – 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz; 831 439-9235 Open by appointment only Cooper-Garrod – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Copious Winery – 427 Swift Street, A, Santa Cruz; 831 425-WINE Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 12-6 Creekview Vineyards – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 3rd weekend 11-5 Creekview Vnyds & Sherman Cellars Tasting Rm – 40 Post St, San Jose; 408 288-WINE Wed-Sun 11-5 David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Road, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appointment Domenico Wines – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Enz – 1781 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 637-6443 By appointment only Equinox Champagne Cellar – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 3rd weekend of the month, 12-5 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 Guerra Cellars – 500 John Smith Rd, Hollister; 831 902-9106 Weekends July thru Sept GUGLIELMO WINERY With three generations of grape growing and wine making, we continue to produce a family of award-winning wines. Daily 10-5, closed major holidays 1480 East Main Avenue, Morgan Hill 408-779-2145 • guglielmowinery.com Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Heart o’ the Mountain – 5610 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley; 831 345-6133 Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Hillcrest Terrace – 429B Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 426-1500 Hunter Hill – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Open daily 12-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 Sat 12-5, Sun 2-5 & by appointment Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463 Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 (3855 Day Rd for events) Kings Mountain – 187 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside; 650 851-7551 La Honda – 2645 Fair Oaks Ave, Redwood City; 650 366-4104 La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 10-5 Thur-Mon 12-5 Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only Sat 11-5 or by appt Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-5 LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt Martin Ranch – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 Open third weekend of each month 12-4 Mesa Del Sol Esate – 45803 Arroyo Seco Rd, Greenfield; 831 624-8527 Open by appointment only Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only Michaud/Martella Tasting Room – 14598 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408-647-2579 Thu & Sun 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 MJA Vineyards – 328A Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 421-9380 Mon-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sun 12-8 MJA Vineyards – 24900 Highland Way, Los Gatos (Sta Cruz Mtns); 408 353-6000 Thur-Sun 12-6 Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5 Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Sat-Sun 12-5 Muccigrosso – 21450 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-0821 Open by appointment only Muns Vineyard – Los Gatos; 408 515-2663 Open by appointment only Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Sat 12-4 Odonata – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 566-5147 1st Sat of the month 12-5 75 WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5 Osocalis Distillery – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only P&M Staiger Vineyard –1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-0172 Open by appointment only Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Pelican Ranch – 100 Kennedy Drive, #102, Capitola; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Sat 11-4 or by appointment Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4 or by appointment POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 800 842-6262 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6 Regale Winery – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500 Fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-5 Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 & by appt River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only Roudon -Smith – 18 Hanger Way Ste B-C, Watsonville; 831 438-1244 Sat 12-5 or by appointment Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6209 Wed-Sun 12-5 Sarah’s Vineyard – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-1947 Open daily 12-5 Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823 Sat-Sun 12-5 Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5 Silver Mountain – Silver Mountain Rd, Miller Cutoff; 408 353-2278 Sat 12-5 Silver Mountain – 402 Ingalls St, Ste 29, Santa Cruz; 831 466-0559 Thu-Sun 12-5 Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 12-5 Sones Cellars – 334 B Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 420-1552 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appt Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat-Sun 11-4 Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5 Summerayne – 770 Limekiln Road, Hollister; 831 902-5638 Open by appointment only Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Thu, Fri, Mon 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 Team Zin – 830-3 Jury Court, San Jose; 408 445-2508 1st Sun of the month Testarossa Winery – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Wed-Sun 11-5 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Tue-Sun 12-5 Travieso Winery – 165 Cristich Lane, #F, Campbell; 650 248-5641 Saturdays 11-4 & by appt, 3rd Sat 11-5 Trout Gulch – 427 Swift St, Ste C, Santa Cruz; 831 471-2705 Open by appointment only Villa del Monte Winery – 23076 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 888 788-4583 Open one weekend/month or by appt Vinocruz – 725 Front St, #101, Santa Cruz; 831 426-8466 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-6 Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Open third weekend each month 12-5 & special events Vino Prima – 55 Municipal Wharf, Ste B, Santa Cruz; 831 426-0750 Mon-Tue 2-8, Wed-Fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8 Vino Tabi – 334C Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 426 1809 Wed-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-6 Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Sat 12-5 & by appt Woodside Vineyards – 205 Constitution Dr, Menlo Park; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointmen CARMEL VALLEY Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5 Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5 Boëté Vineyards– 7156 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Open daily 12-5 Carmel Hills – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 659-0750 Thur-Tue 12-6 Caraccioli Cellars – Dolores, between Ocean & 7th; Carmel Valley; 831 622-7722 Mon-Thu 2-7, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-7 Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 Open daily 12-6 Chesebro Wines – 19 East Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831-659-2125 Fri-Mon 12-5 Chock Rock Vnyd – 1 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7625 Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30 Cima Collina – 19-A East Carmel Valley rd, Carmel Valley; 831 620-0645 Open daily 12- 6 Figge Cellars – at Winefield Gallery: Dolores St between 7th & Ocean, Carmel Valley; 831 384-4149 Wed-Sun 2-8 Galante Vineyards – Dolores, between Ocean & 7th; Carmel Valley; 831 624-3800 Open daily 12-6 (closed until spring) Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Mon-Thu 11-4:30, Fri-Sun 11-6 76 Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Holman Ranch – 19 East Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831-659-2640 Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101 Joyce Vineyards – 19 East Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831-659-2885 Open daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-6 Open daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 TASTE MORGAN Featuring the Wines of Morgan Winery and Lee Family Farm In the Crossroads Carmel, Rio Road at Highway 1 / Carmel Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (831) 626-3700 / morganwinery.com Otter Cove Wines – at Terra Nove Wine Bar: 315 Calle Principal, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050 Open daily 12-5 Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5 Robert Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Mon-Fri 11-4:30, Sat-Sun 11-5 Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge – 7th & San Carlos, Carmel; 831-656-9463 Open daily 11-7 Silvestri Vnyds – (Opening March 1) 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1700 Thu-Sun 11-5 Southern Latitudes Wines - Lincoln St. between Ocean & 6th, Carmel Valley; 831-622-7652 Wed-Sun 11-6 Tudor Wines - in Andre Bouchee, Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel by the Sea; 831-224-2116 Fri-Sun 12-5 Wrath Wines – Carmel Plaza, corner of Ocean Ave. and Mission St, Carmel; 831 678-2212 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 MONTEREY A Taste of Monterey – 700 Cannery Row, Ste KK, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6 Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat & Sun 11-7 Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035 Open daily 12-6 Chateau Sinnet – 1184 Broadway, Seaside; 831 394-6090 Open by appointment only Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149 Mon-Fri by appointment only McIntyre Vineyards – in Hyatt Regency: 1 Old Golf Course Rd Ste 1, Monterey; 831 649-9463 Mon-Wed 9-7, Thu-Sun 8-8 Pierce Ranch – 499 Wave Street, Monterey; 831 372-8900 Thu-Mon 12-6:30, Fri-Sat 12-8 Ventana Vineyards – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5 Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 12-8 SALINAS VALLEY A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 De Tierra –740 Airport Blvd, Salinas; 831 754-3176 Mon-Wed 11-5, Thur-Sat 11-6, Closed Sun Sat-Sun 12-4 Open by appointment only HAHN SLH ESTATES – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5 Hammond Vnyds– 655 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-8173 Sat-Sun 11-5 Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Fri-Sun 11-5 Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat – 45803 Arroyo Seco Rd,Greenfield; 831 624-8527 Open by appt only Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 12-4 Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 11-5 Ray Franscioni – 132720 River Road; Gonzales; 831 455-1096 Open by appointment only Robert Talbott Vineyards – 1380 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-0942 Thu-Mon 11-5 Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5 Sycamore Cellars – 45185 Arroyo Seco Road, Greenfield; 831 674-5768 Sat- Sun 11-5 Ventana Vineyards – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5 Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212 Thu-Mon 11-5 LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Albertina Wine Cellars – 4601 Road 110, Hopland; 707 744-1475 Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322 Beaver Creek Vnyds – 22000 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069 Bell Hill Vineyards– 6725 Jacobsen, Kelseyville; 707 490-4400 Brassfield Estate– 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily11-8 Thurs-Sun, Winter 12-6, Summer 1-7 Daily 10-5, Weekends by appt. in Winter Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountryThisWeek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5 Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Open daily 10-5 Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Campovida – 13601 Old River Road, Hopland; 707 744-8797 Open by appointment Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 Cesar Toxqui Cellars – 13440 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1071 Wed-Sun 11-5 Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-7146 Open by appointment only Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3993 Fri-Mon 11-5 Cougar’s Leap – 9300 Seigler Springs Rd. N., Kelseyville; 707 279-0651 May-Oct, Fri-Sun 11-5pm or by appt Demuth Winery – 16125 Deer Meadows Rd, Booneville; 707 895-3729 Open by appointment Dogwood Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Ste H, Hopland; 707 743-0301 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri by appt Drew Family – 9000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 877-1771 Thu-Mon 11-5 Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1493 Open by appointment Dunwood Vineyards – 2399 N. State St, Ukiah; 707 462-2985 Open by appointment Eden Crest Vineyards & Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-2987 Open by appointment Elke Vineyards – 12351 Hwy 128, Booneville; 707 246-7045 Fri-Mon 11-5 Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920 Open by appointment only Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Fri-Mon 10-4:30 Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177 Mon-Fri 10-5, by appointment Germain-Robin – P. O. Box 1059, Ukiah; 707 462-0314 Open by appointment only Mon-Frid Giuseppe Wines, Neese Vnyds – 401 School Way, Redwood Valley; 707 485-8458 Open by appointment only Goldeneye Winery – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466 Open daily 10-5 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Open daily 10-5 Gregory Graham Wines– 13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake; 707 995-3500 Sat & Sun 11-5 Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3876 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Harmonique Wines – 1810 Hwy 128, near mile marker 16, Philo; 707 895-3993 Fri-Mon 11-5 Hawk and Horse – 13048 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-0910 Open by appointment only High Valley Estate Vnyds – 13151 E. State Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9400 Tue-Sat 11-5 Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 1-800-544-8724 Open daily 10-5 JAXON KEYS – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 877-462-0666 Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt & Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Jim Ball Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623 Kelseyville Wine Co. –5627 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville; 707 279-2995 Lake Country Wine Studio – 9505 Main St, #1, Upper Lake; 707 275-8030 Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-2385 Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304 Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9001 Manoir Girard Cellars – 12601 Ell River Rd; Potter Valley; 707 391 WINE (9463) Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Mariah Vineyards – 33525 Mountain View Rd, Point Arena; 707 882-2243 Masút Vnyd & Winery – 1301 Reeves Canyon Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5466 McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911 McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463 McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1396 Moore Family Winery – 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-9279 Mt. Konocti Growers Winery – 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville; 707 279-4213 Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah Noggle Vnyds & Winery – 700 Old Long Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-0319 Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257 Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 Look for us on Facebook and become a Fan! Open daily 10-5 Sum 10-5, Win 11-4 Open daily 11-5 By appointment Thu-Sun, Sum 1-7, Win 12-6 Open daily 11-5 Open by appointment only Thu-Mon 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 10:30-5 Open by appointment Open by appointment Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Open daily10-5 Fri - Sun 11-5 Open by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open daily 10-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Open by appointment Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5 Paul Dolan Vnyds – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 Open daily 10-5 Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5 Philo Ridge – 14125 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 489-2303 Sat-Sun by appointment Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106 Open daily 11-5 Rivino – 4101 Cox Schrader Rd, Ukiah; 707 293-4262 Tue-Sun 1-5 Robledo – 2040 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport; 707 263-0100 Fri-Sun 10-5 Roederer Estate – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5 Rosa D’Oro – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Wed-Sun 11-5 Rosati Family Wines – 21500 South Highway 101, Hopland; 707 894-3683 Open daily 10-5 Saracina Vineyards – 11684 South Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1671 Open daily 11-5 Scharffenberger Cellars – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Shannon Ridge – 13151 E. Hwy 20, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Daily 10:30-5 Shed Horn Cellars – 21108 Calistoga St, Middletown; 707 291-3629 Thu-Sat 11-5 or by appt Silversmith Vnyds – 3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196 Sum: Fri-Sun, Win: Sat-Sun, 11-5 or by appointment SIP! Mendocino Wine Bar – 13420 South Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-8375 Open daily 11-5 Six Sigma Ranch and Winery – 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707 994-4068 Daily 11-4:30 Sketchbook Wines – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 1-888-362-9463 Open daily 10-5 Snows Lake Vnyd –Lower Lake; 707 994-9444 Open by appointment Sol Rouge – P.O. Box 859, Kelseyville; 707 279-9000 Open by appointment Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Daily 10-5 Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Drive, at Hwy 29, Kelseyille; 707 279-9475 Mon-Sat 11-5 Terra Sávia – 14160 Mountain House Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1114 Tue-Sun 10-5 Terrill Cellars – 16175 Main Street, Lower Lake; 707 252-8444 Wed, Fri-Sun 11-5 Testa Vineyards – 6400 North State Street, Calpella; 707 485-7051 Open by appointment Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5 Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Nice; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-5 Villa La Brenta – 1780 Highway 53, Clearlake; 707 994-4000 Tue-Sun 10-5 Vin de Tevis – 51161 Covelo Rd, Dos Rios; 707 983-8433 Open by appointment only Weibel Winery – 13275 So Hwy 101, Ste 1, Hopland; 707 744-2200 Open Daily 10-5 Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Capella Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355 Open by appointment only Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 279-4302 Open daily 10-5 Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily, Winter 11-5, Summmer 11-6 ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462 Open Daily 10-5 SUISUN VALLEY Blacksmith Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5 BLUE VICTORIAN VINEYARDS – 5071 Suisun Valley Blvd., Fairfield; 707 422-8025 Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-6 Green Valley Cellars – 1635 Mason Rd, Green Valley; 707 864-2089 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment King Andrews Vnyd – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5 Ledgewood Creek Winery – 4589 Abernathy Road, Suisun City; 707 426-4424 Daily 10-5 Mangels Vineyards – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5 Mankas Hills Vineyards – 4185 Chadbourne Road, Suisun Valley; 707 480-7334 Open by appointment only Tenbrink Vineyards – 1793 Rockville Rd, Suisun Valley; 800-692-0723 Open by appointment only Rock Creek Vineyard – 4610 Green Valley Rd, Green Valley; 707 864-2471 Open by appointment only Suisun Valley Wine Coop – 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-3135 Thu-Sun 12-5 Sunset Cellars – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Thu-Sun 12-5 VEZER TASTING ROOM – 2522 Suite V Mankas Corner Rd, Fairfield; 707 429-3958 Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6 VEZER FAMILY PRIVATE RANCH– 707 422-8025 Tours & tasting by appointment only Winterhawk Winery – poured at Suisun Valley Wine Coop Wooden Valley Winery – 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Valley; 707 864-0730 Thu-Sun 12-5 Daily 11-5 YOLO COUNTY Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201 Berryessa Gap – 15 Main Street, Winters; 530 795-3201 Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Tue-Fri 12-4 or by appointment Thurs 4:30-8:30, Fri 12-8:30, Sat 11-8:30, Sun 11-4 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10- 77 WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK California Cellars – 15511 Isleton Road, Isleton; 916 777-5747 Open by appointment only Capay Valley Vineyards – 13757 Hwy 16, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open Sat-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by appointment Carvalho Family – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5 Heringer Estates – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227 Thu-Sun 11-5 Purple Pearl Vineyards – 9177 Currey Rd, Dixon; 707 693-1607 Thu-Sun 12-5 River Grove Winery – 52183 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-9000 Open by appointment only Rominger West – 4602 Second Street, Davis; 530 747-2044 Mon-Sat 10-6 Scribner Bend Vnyds – 9051 River Rd, Sacramento; 916 744–1803 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Six Hands Winery – 13783 Isleton Rd, Walnut Grove; 916 776-2053 Open by appointment only Solomon Wine Co. – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Three Wine Company– poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 707 933-9752 Fri-Sun 11-5 Todd Taylor Wines – poured at the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Sat & Sun 11-5 Turkovich Family Wines– 304 Railroad Ave, Winters; 530 795-3842 Thu 12-6, Fri & Sat 12-9,Sun 12-5 Wilson Vineyards – Clarksburg; 916 744-1456 Open by appointment only BAY AREA/LIVERMORE Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4 Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Sat-Sun 12-4 Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays) Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30 Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510 304-0914 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment Darcie Kent – poured at Concannon, 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30 Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Sun 12-6, Mon by appt Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Eckert Estate – 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore; 925 584-6494 Sat-Sun 12 -5 & by appointment el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Fri-Sun 12-5 Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt En Garde – poured at Tenuta, 633 Kalthoff Commons, Livermore; 707-836-3395 Sat-Sun 12-5pm Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Fri-Sun 12-5 Garré Vineyard & Winery – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Fri-Sun 11:30-5 Hidden Creek – 5937 Graham Ct, Suite B, Livermore; 925 371-2424 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Thu-Sun 12-6 La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4:30 Las Positas Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 925 449-9463 Fri-Sun 12-5 Lavish Laines Winery – 2481 Buena Vista Ave, Livermore; 925 321-0373 Fri-Sun 11-7 Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30 Little Valley Winery – 739 Main St, Pleasanton Thu-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 Longevity Wines – 2271 South Vasco Rd, Ste B, Livermore, 925-443-WINE Fri-Sat-Sun 12-5 Marr Cellars – poured at The Singing Winemaker, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Fri-Sun 12-5 MCGRAIL VINEYARDS– 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Mon 12-4:30 & by appointment Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Fri-Sun 12-5 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3178 By appointment only Scan the QR code with your smartphone app for winery listings, stories, websites, and more! For corrections, deletions or additions, send an email to [email protected] 78 Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5 Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30 Nottingham Cellars – 2245 South Vasco Rd, Livermore; 925 294-8647 Fri 2-6, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Occasio Winery – 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore; 925 371-1987 Fri-Sun 12 to 5 Page Mill– 1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 456-7676 12-4:30 Fri-Sunday & by appointment Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 12-4 Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5 Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Open daily 11-5:30 Ryhan Estate Vineyards – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 408-209-9498 Fri-Sun 12-5 Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Mon-Sat 11-4:30, Sun 12-4:30 Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Fri-Sun 12-5 THE SINGING WINEMAKER – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2305 Wente Vineyards Tasting Room – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411 TREASURE ISLAND BODEGA WINE ESTATES – 751 13th St at Ave M, Treasure Island, San Francisco Fat Grape Winery – 1080 Avenue M, Treasure Island, San Francisco; 415-388-8318 Hoffman Family Cellars– 751 13th Street at Avenue M, Treasure Island, San Francisco JUST JOSHIN – 751 13th Street at Avenue M, Treasure Island, San Francisco KNIGHTSWOOD – 751 13th Street at Avenue M, Treasure Island, San Francisco STEIN FAMILY WINES – 751 13th Street at Avenue M, Treasure Island, San Francisco Fri-Sun 12-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Open daily 11-4:30 Open daily 11-6:30 Sat-Sun 12-5 Thu-Mon 12-4:30 Open by appointment Fri, Sat & Sun from 1-6pm Tue-Sun 12-5:30 pm Opening Soon Fri, Sat, Sun from 1-6pm Fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm Fri, Sat, Sun 1-6pm Treasure Island Wines – 95 9th Street and Ave I, Treasure Island, SF; 415-394-9463 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm WINERY SF – 200 California Ave, Bldg 180 No, Treasure Island, SF, 415-SF -JUICE Open daily 12-5, tours by appointment VIE – 200 California Ave, Bldg 180 No, Treasure Island, SF, 415-SF -JUICE Sol Rouge – 200 California Ave, Bldg 180 No, Treasure Island, SF, 415-SF -JUICE Open daily 12-5, tours by appointment Open daily 12-5, tours by appointment CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Bloomfield Vnyd– 633 First Street, Brentwood; 925 634-9463 Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm Captain Vineyards – 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga; 925 631-0714 Open by appointment Enos Wines – 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood; 925 634-3900 Open by appointment Hannah Nicole Vnyds – 6740 Balfour Road, Brentwood; 925 513-0769 Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 1-5 Happy Valley Cellars – 1223 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette; 925 283-1245 Open by appointment Lolonis Vnyds Tasting Room – 1930 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek; 925-456-WINE Mon-Fri 1-4 New Departures Wine Co. – 6140 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; 925 366-8463 Open by appointment Odisea Wine Co. – 963 Redwood Drive, Danville; 925 915-1662 Open by appointment Olin Wines – 975 Detroit Ave., Unit B, Concord; 925 771-7107 Sat 12-4 or by appt. 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