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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
ON THE COVER
Merryvale Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Merryvale Vineyards
Ralf Holdenried,
William Hill Estate
WINE CLUB
OF THE WEEK
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NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-47
St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-63
Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51
Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Louis M. Martini Winery
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WINEMAKER
PROFILE
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SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-73
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Artesa Winery
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-86
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WINE CLUB
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ARTESA VINEYARDS & WINERY
n Catalan, the language of Barcelona and of the winery’s owners, the word “artesa”
means “handcrafted.” Codorniu, the venerable Spanish company that owns Artesa
Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma’s Carneros District, may be 450 years old, but their
winery and tasting room looks like it could have been built two weeks from tomorrow. In
fact, it is one of a very small and select group of wineries that places almost as much
importance – in creativity, style and craftsmanship – on the building, grounds and art as
they do on their internationally acclaimed and widely recognized wines. Think of the
artistic side as an added and dynamic bonus.
So it is no surprise to anyone that a visit to this ultra-premium winery is a delight to
both the palate and the eye. A delight to every sense, in fact. From the second you spot
the winery’s hilltop setting and climb the steps, stand at the edge of the reflecting pool,
listen to the murmur of the fountains and look out across the vineyards that extend to the
upper reaches of the San Francisco Bay, you know this is all very special.
In addition to the selection of estate and non-estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that so
many oenophiles are familiar with, Artesa also produces Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, a
very small bit of Reserve Sauvignon Blanc that is aged in oak, and a few specialty wines
that are in very limited production. They are crafted from fruit sourced both at the 173acre vineyard at the winery as well as from other carefully selected vineyards in Napa and
Sonoma counties, including famous appellations such as the Russian River and the
Alexander Valley.
In the tasting room, samplings might include a local Carneros Chardonnay or citrusy
Pinot Blanc, a Napa Valley Merlot, a crisp Albarino or a subtle Pinot Noir, Estate
Tempranillo, their Alexander Valley Cabernet, or the winery’s own proprietary blend: a
bold, spicy and exotic combination of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals called, simply,
“Elements.” On a nice day, of which there are many, you can take your glass outside to
their expansive patio, where the view only intensifies the flavors you’ll find in the glass.
But remember, it is not solely about the flavors and the aroma, it is also about a sense of
history and accomplishment that stretches back so many, many generations.
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Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Daily tours and reserve tasting at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
1345 Henry Road, Napa • (707) 224-1668 • www.artesawinery.com
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WINE CLUB DETAILS
Club Artesa members receive four shipments of three, six or 12 new wines
each year, which may include special
wine club-only bottlings. Each wine is
discounted 25%.
The cost is $60-80 per three bottle shipment plus shipping and any applicable
tax.
The benefits of being a member
of Club Artesa are generous and extensive.
• 25% discount on all merchandise,
wines and programs beginning immediately
• Complimentary tastings for you and
two friends (total of 4 people) whenever you visit the winery
• Invitations to exclusive Wine Club
Member only events
• A special holiday gift
• Opportunities to purchase limited
production wines sold only at the
winery
• The best loyalty and referral rewards
program in Napa Valley
• Hotel and spa discounts at our
partner properties
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Over 250 Quality Wines
Under $25 at Wine Garage
Hidden next to a dilapidated ’40s-era former filling station on Highway 29 in
Calistoga lies the Wine Garage. A unique wine shop in Napa Valley that retails all
wine in the store under $25. Sound crazy? Its true. And the proprietors Todd and
Joy Miller, have hit on a niche in the Valley that had been very missed by the locals
there.
“There are a lot of winemakers here that can’t afford to drink the wine they
make” says Miller. “That’s crazy, yes, but who can afford to drink a $65 bottle with
dinner every night?”
Many people miss The Wine Garage on the first try upvalley, but the search is
well worth it. Miller stocks wine from all of California’s wine growing regions
including fifty Napa selections and 40 from Sonoma County. When he first sought
out buying the initial inventory, “I enlisted a local farmer buddy and his 15-foot
box van and off we went all over California hunting down the deals. I tried to seek
out the small producers who didn’t have distributors so I could pass the savings
on to my customers.” And Miller did just that. His store is stocked with highquality juice all under $25 and all are unique. Most labels in the shop are unrecognizable – but all pass the same test; everything passes over Miller’s lips before he
makes a buy. “If I don’t love it, I don’t buy it, period. Sometimes I will taste over a
hundred wines in one day, load up the truck and haul it up to Calistoga, unload
at the store, and maybe I will crawl in bed by 3 a.m. Needless to say my buddy
bowed out of the deal after their second trip. I initially recruited him on a ‘hey lets
go wine tasting in Santa Barbara’ until he realized how much work it entailed. Poor
guy, he had to be at the farm at 5 in the morning.”
It is all worth it. Millers’ customers love him. He has a unique ability to hear a
verbal description of a customer’s favorite wine and translate that into a recommendation for sometimes a third of the cost. “I have people all over the country
that use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door – and the cost of the
shipping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the cost of the
wine.
Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. “I have winemakers from small wineries
stop in every week saying ‘I have something that will fit into the store,’ if they only
have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine – I am the perfect outlet for them.”
So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Valley at
1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information, call
(707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
NAPA VALLEY
ONGOING
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour
Napa, Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm
707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND
Wine Component Tasting Seminar
at Merryvale Vineyards
St. Helena, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members
707-963-7777, www.merryvale.com
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar
at Merryvale Vineyards
10:30am-12:30pm, $20, free/club members, St. Helena
ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
Wine & Food Pairings
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, 11am, Wine & Cheese Pairing
1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing, www.peju.com, 800-446-7358
ONGOING
Private Tours
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, $25, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.com
ONGOING
Epicurean Explorations
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville, Minimum 6 people, $95/3-course lunch
$135/5-course lunch, RSVP 707-944-1986, www.goosecross.com
FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Cheers! St. Helena
Downtown St. Helena, Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling! 6-9pm
$5/taste, $35/nightly pass, www.cheerssthelena.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards
Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in an historic stone cellar
$15pp, 11am-4pm, www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292
ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House
1030 Main Street, Napa, 707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org
• Sept 7: Dr. John & The Neville Brothers
• Sept 12: Zydeco Dance with Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
• Sept 18: Hawaiian Tropical Nights
• Sept 19: Chanticleer
• Sept 25: Lavay Smith CD Release Concert
• Oct 3: Gala 2009 featuring Pink Martini
ONGOING
Live at the Lincoln Theater
Yountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com
• Sept 9: Glenn Miller Orchestra
• Sept 12: Buckwheat Zydeco
• Sept 18: Jay and The Americans • Oct 10: The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
ONGOING
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
Napa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.backroomwines.com
• Sept 11: Is it $15? Or is it $50? Tasting
• Sept 18: Taste Wines from Austria
• Sept 25: Languedoc & Roussillon Wine Tasting
• Oct 2: Taste California Red Blends
• Oct 9: Northeast Italy Wine Tasting
ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature
Napa, 707-226-5991, www.dirosapreserve.org
• Ongoing thru Sep 19: Mike Henderson
• Oct 17: Art: It’s Alive, 8th Annual Benefit Art Auction
ONGOING
Friday Night Pulse Tastings
Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena, 5-7pm, free, www.acmefinewines.com
ONGOING
Buon Amici Members & Guests
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena,10am-4:30pm
707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com
• Members Only New Release Tastings
• Barrel Tastings by appointment
• Vertical Tastings by appointment
• Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment
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 FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
Cooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun Theatre
St. Helena, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, $12.50
707-967-2320, [email protected], www.ciachef.edu
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ONGOING
Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery
St. Helena, Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20
707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com
ONGOING
Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
Napa , 877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com
• Individual Tastings, $12
• Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $15/tour, $20/tour & tasting
• Vineyard Tour
• Blending Class
• Wine Sensory Seminar
• Food & Wine Pairing
ONGOING
Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners
St. Helena, Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5
707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com
ONGOING
Wine Tasting Options
Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, 10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
• Current Release Tasting, $15
• Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25
• Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75
• Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people
• Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250
• Sonnette Library Tasting, $75
• Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
• Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall
ONGOING
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery
For details, 888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com
• The To Kalon Tour & Tasting
• A Guided Tasting
• Pleasure in the Glass
• The Taste of Wine
• The “Harvest of Joy”Tour & Lunch • Celebrating California Wine & Food
• The Essence Tour & Tasting
• Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match
ONGOING
Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit
Mumm Winery, Rutherford, 10am-5pm daily
800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com
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
707-963-2784, www.grgich.com
ONGOING
Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
Calistoga, Taste limited release wines at the winery
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com
ONGOING
Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
Calistoga, 11am, Private tasting in the Reserve Room after the tour, $45
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com
ONGOING
VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour
Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, Mon-Fri by appointment, $15 mid-week special
Mention this listing, 800-499-2366, www.bourassavineyards.com
ONGOING
Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines
Rutherford, RSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com
• Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm
• Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm
• Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
• Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends & holidays, M-F by appt
• Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am, M-F by appt
• Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt
• Wine Train, $180
ONGOING
Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
at Flora Springs Winery
St. Helena,10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
• It’s all About You Tasting, $15
• Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAY
Temptastings in the Temptation Cave
St. Helena,11am & 2pm, $25, $15/member
RSVP 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
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
Tours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
Napa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com
• Regular tasting, $10
• Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun
• Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person
ONGOING
Educational Tours & Wine Tasting
at Castello di Amorosa
Calistoga, 707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com
• Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40
• Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50
• Tasting only, $10-$25
• Young adult tours, $15-$20
• Napa Valley Neighbor Program
• Private VIP tours
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Bacchus That Rascal
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm, Multi-media presentation “History of Wine“
707-942-4981, www.clospegase.com
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro
Napa, Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a four-course dinner. $60
RSVP 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com
EVERY SATURDAY
ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar
Rutherford, Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar, 11am, $40
800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
ONGOING
Tastings at Silverado Vineyards
Napa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.silveradovineyards.com
• Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 • Library Tasting, $75
• Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, Premier/$20
• Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15
• Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, $20/tour, $25/tour & tasting
EVERY SUNDAY
Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines
Rutherford, 11am by appointment only, $20, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
ONGOING
Appellation Tastings
at Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room
Rutherford, 10:45am & 4pm by appointment, $40
707-963-6067, www.elizabethspencerwines.com
EVERY SATURDAY
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
at Bennett Lane Winery
Calistoga, 10am-5pm, www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684
ONGOING
Vineyard & Winery Tours
at Raymond Vineyards
St. Helena, 11am (by appt), $15, Group tours available (by appt)
800-525-2659x620, www.raymondvineyards.com
ONGOING
Wine Tasting Experiences
at Benessere Vineyards
St. Helena,707-963-5853x105, www.benesserevineyards.com, by appt
• 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
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings, Havens Wine Cellars
Napa, 10am-4:30pm, 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com
ONGOING
Friday Night Winemaker Events
Napa, 5-7pm, JV Wine & Spirits, $2, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Classic Rock Photography Exhibit
Markham Vineyards, St. Helena, 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com
TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Weekly Art Shows
Clubhouse, River Pointe Resort, Napa, 5:30-8:30pm, 707-252-4200x152
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4
Portals to the Past Exhibition
Napa Valley Museum, Yountville, Includes photo of Mike Grgich
www.grgich.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 12
Cooking Class: The Art of Sustainable Cuisine
Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, Chef Ben Dubois, 4-8:30pm, $95
707-224-7969, www.cedargablesinn.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Annual Cellar Sale
at Louis M. Martini Winery
St. Helena, 12-4pm, 800-321-WINE, www.louismartini.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Napa Valley Symphony League
10th Annual Home & Garden Tour
9:30am-4:30pm, $45, 707-255-3372, www.napavalleysymphony.org
SEPTEMBER 12
Sterling Silver Screen Series: Apollo 13
Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga, 7pm, 707-942-3322, www.sterlingvineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 13
September Soirée
Silverado Brewing Co, St. Helena, Champagne reception, dinner & silent
auction. 5pm, $100 Benefits Community Resources for Children
707-253-0376x101, www.crcnapa.org
SEPTEMBER 19
2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival
Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural Foundation, Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, Napa
707-966-4017, www.manaleochf.org, free
SEPTEMBER 19
Tasting on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery
St. Helena, 2-5pm, $30/adv, $35, www.charleskrug.com, 888-747-5784
SEPTEMBER 12
Merryvale Vineyards
“Oakville” Barrel Tasting
St. Helena, 1-4pm, Barrel samples, appetizers & live music, $25, free/members
SEPTEMBER 12
33rd Annual Napa Wine & Crafts Fair
First Street, Downtown Napa, Handcrafted arts, holiday gifts, wine, food & music!
Napa Downtown Association, free, 707-257-0322, www.napadowntown.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Music Festival for Mental Health
Staglin Family, Napa, 707-944-0477
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Club Artesa Lobster Feed at Artesa Winery
Napa, 11am-2pm, $75, limited to 100 people
www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309
SEPTEMBER 12-16
American Harvest Workshop
Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, 707-545-3280
SEPTEMBER 15
Viva Mexico – Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Pioneer Park, Calistoga, 5-9:30pm, 707-942-6333
SEPTEMBER 17
Club Vivant Evening Reception
at Mumm Napa
Rutherford, Flute of featured wine, light hors d’oeuvres & live music, 6-7pm, $10
www.mummnapa.com, 800-MUM-NAPA, RSVP
SEPTEMBER 17
Brix Unpaved: One Night in Bangkok at Brix Restaurant
Yountville, Aromas, tastes & sounds of the international street food scene
6-9:30pm, 707-944-2749, www.brix.com
SEPTEMBER 18
Johnny’s Lobster Feed Atop The Room
St. Helena, 6-8pm, 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Merryvale Vineyards
Harvest Dinner Celebration
St. Helena, 7pm, Join the winemaker in a dinner catered by Tra Vigne, $125
RSVP 707-968-3429, www.merryvale.com
SEPTEMBER 19
20th Anniversary Winemaker Dinner
on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Featuring ZD, Jericho Canyon, Judd’s Hill & Salvestrin
Napa, $165/gourmet, $195/dome, www.winetrain.com, 800-427-4124
SEPTEMBER 19
Harvest Celebration! Seasons of the Valley
Dinner at Merryvale Vineyards
St. Helena, Gourmet Seasonal cuisine by Tra Vigne & live music by Swingsmith
7pm, $125, 800-326-6069x429, www.merryvale.com
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SEPTEMBER 19
VIP Vineyard Lunch at Bennett Lane Winery
Calistoga, 12pm, 877-MAX-NAPA, www.bennettlane.com
SEPTEMBER 19
25th Annual Harvest Ball at V. Sattui
St. Helena, Fine food, wines, music & dancing! 6pm, $200/members, $225
www.vsattui.com, 800-799-2337
SEPTEMBER 19-20, 26-27
Napa Open Studios
Arts Council Napa Valley,www.nvopenstudios.com
SEPTEMBER 24-27
23rd Wine Country Film Festival
Napa Valley Expo, Napa River Inn, Cuvee Napa,International cinema from
around the globe. www.winecountryfilmfest.com
SEPTEMBER 26
7th Annual Support Our Canine Heroes
Wine Gala & Auction
The Historic Carriage House, Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, 4:30-10pm
800-295-4050x4045, RSVP, $350
SEPTEMBER 26
St. Supéry 20th Anniversary Party
Rutherford, Proceeds go to Valley Oak High School, 3-5:30pm
707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com
SEPTEMBER 26
2006 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Release Celebration
St.Helena, Beringer Vineyards, 4:30-9pm, $195, RSVP 866-708-9463,
SEPTEMBER 26
Raymond Vineyards Harvest Celebration
St. Helena, 5-8pm, www.raymondvineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 26
9th Annual Cruisin’ Calistoga
Beer & Wine Festival & Car Show
Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga, 707-942-1473
SEPTEMBER 26
Napa River Rock & Stroll
Napa, Napa River Trail from Kennedy Park to Veterans Memorial Park
8:30am, $15-$30, 707-252-1123
SEPTEMBER 27
Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant
Domaine Chandon, Yountville, 6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com
OCTOBER 1
4th Annual Pink Party
Domaine Chandon, Yountville,Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Research at
Queen of the Valley, 7-11pm, 707-944-2280, www.domainechandon.com
OCTOBER 2-4
ZD Wines Celebrate 40th Anniversary
Rutherford, 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com
• Oct 2: 40th Anniversary Abacus XI Dinner
• Oct 3: 40th Anniversary Festival
• Oct 4: 40th Anniversary “Return to the Past”at di Rosa “Art Alive”
OCTOBER 3
1st Saturday Stroll
Downtown Calistoga, live music & wine tasting, 1-7pm
www.calistogavisitors.com
OCTOBER 3
Annual Harvest Party & Grape Stomp
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford,12-2pm: Grape Stomp, 6-11pm: Dinner &
Dancing, $150, $130/members, 800-446-7358, www.peju.com
OCTOBER 3
Bennett Lane Harvest Party
Calistoga, 12-4pm, 877-MAX-NAPA, www.bennettlane.com
OCTOBER 3-4
Eric Christensen at Galley 1870
V Marketplace, Yountville, 1-5pm, www.gallery1870.com, 800-322-1870
SONOMA COUNTY
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
Russian River Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine &
sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk
Downtown Sebastopol, 6-8pm, 707-874-9462,
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ONGOING
Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
at B.R. Cohn Winery
Glen Ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
EVERY THURSDAY
Thirsty Thursdays
Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting.
Anaba Tasting Room, Sonoma, Thursdays 4-5:30pm
707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com
ONGOING
Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
at B.R. Cohn Winery
Glen Ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winery
Cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Twilight Tours & Tapas
Audellsa Estate Winery, Glen Ellen, $35, 5:30pm
707-933-8514, www.audellsa.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot, 707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon
ONGOING
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org
• Sept 11: Marco Antonio Solis
• Sept 15: Mariachi Divas
• Sept 19: ACT Sweet Charity
• Sept 20: The Beach Boys
• Sept 25: SF Comedy Competition
• Oct 1: Pink Martini
• Oct 2: Carlos Mencia
• Oct 3: Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway
• Oct 6: Emmylou Harris
ONGOING
Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com
• Sept 12: ComedySportz
• Oct 4: Film Series, Casablanca
• Oct 10: Joni Morris sings Legendary Ladies in Country Music
• Oct 11: Film Series, It Happened One Night
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery
Alexander Valley, Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Mountain wines
paired with local artisanal cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in
Healdsburg, $10pp, 707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com
EVERY FRIDAY
Complimentary Wine Tasting
at Flamingo Hotel
Santa Rosa, in the Terrace Grille featuring Sonoma County wines, 5:30-7pm
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300, www.flamingoresort.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma
ONGOING
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean
Kenwood, Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
• 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 THURSDAYS
Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba
Enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine tasting.
Sonoma, 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com
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
• Winery Tour &Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 • Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65
ONGOING
Winemaker Tasting
Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa, 6-8pm, $10
707-525-8466, www.winespectrum.com
ONGOING
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
Kenwood, A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com
ONGOING
Escape to Wine Country Concert Series
Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood, Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon
• Sept 19: Folk Artist, Adam Traum
• Sept 26: Jazz Keyboardist, John Simon
• Oct 3: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga
• Oct 10: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell
ONGOING
Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes &
Seminars at Rodney Strong Vineyards
Healdsburg, 707-544-3059, www.rodneystrong.com
ONGOING
Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25
707-571-7500, www.kj.com
ONGOING
Guided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer
Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com
ONGOING
Tastings at the Vine & Barrel
Petaluma, 3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.com
• Oct 3: Syrah & Rhone Varietal Tasting
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30
Summer Jazz Series at the Ledson Hotel
Sonoma, 6-10pm, 707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com
ONGOING
Live From the Middle Reach
Summer Music Series
C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg, 1-4pm, tasting 11am-5pm, free
707-431-4442, www.cdonatiello.com
• Sept 13: Byson Van Cleve – Troubaduo
• Sept 20: The Hellhounds
• Sept 27: Dani Paige Band
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11
Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma, An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda Garden, 4:30-7:30pm
Live Music, Grilled Appetizers, Drink Specials. www.macarthurplace.com
FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Music in the Courtyard
Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg, 5:30-8:30pm, $5
707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
Downtown Friday Nights
Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm, www.sonomavalley.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Pizza Café at the Simi Winery
Healdsburg, 11am-4pm, 707-473-3236 www.simiwinery.com
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
Healdsburg, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.michelschlumberger.com
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
The Art of Winemaking Workshop
Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm
707-9358-8311, www.petronivineyards.com
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola
Geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled & barreled wines
RSVP 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts & Farmers’ Market
Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, Market: 4-6:30pm
707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Thirteen Photographers Exhibit
Plaza Arts Center, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm
707-431-1970, www.PlazaArtsCenter.org
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7
Ravenswood After Hours
Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma, 5:30-7pm, $20
707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com
SEPTEMBER 11-13
Harvest Wine Country Weekend
at Ferrari-Carano Winery
Healdsburg, 707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023
SEPTEMBER 11, 25
Finally Friday at Wilson Winery
Healdsburg, 707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com
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, RSVP. 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Celebrate Late
at Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Sonoma, 7-9pm, 707-933-3204, www.sebastiani.com
SEPTEMBER 10, 24, OCTOBER 8, 22
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25
707-996-7356 , www.gloriaferrer.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Harvest BBQ at Alderbrook Winery
Healdsburg, 11am-3pm, $65/members, $75
800-405-5987x2, RSVP, www.alderbrook.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Artist Reception for San Francisco artist Karen Fourgo
Arrowood Vineyards, Glen Ellen, 12-3pm
707-935-2600, www.arrowoodwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Mexican Independence Day
Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma, 12-3pm, 707-939-6903
SEPTEMBER 10
Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85
707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com
SEPTEMBER 12
14th Annual Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival
Ives Park, Sebastopol, 10:30am-7pm, 707-829-2667
SEPTEMBER 11-12
Cloverdale Classic Car Show & Street Celebration
Plaza, Cloverdale, 707-894-4470
SEPTEMBER 12
Beer in the Plaza
Plaza Park, Healdsburg, 3-7pm, $20, 707-433-8093, www.sihealdsburg.org
SEPTEMBER 12
Petaluma River Fest
Petaluma River Turning Basin, 11am-3pm, 707-769-0429
SEPTEMBER 12
Release Party at Wilson Winery
SEPTEMBER 12
Harvest BBQ at Alderbrook Winery
Healdsburg 10am-2pm, 800-405-5987x2, www.alderbrook.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Orchard Tour
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30
SEPTEMBER 12
Heirloom Tomato Festival
at Kendall-Jackson Winery
Santa Rosa, Live music, food, wine & more. 11am-4pm, $75
800-769-3649, www.kj.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Harvest Winery Dinner at St Francis Winery
Santa Rosa, 7pm, $130, $104/members
888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Katmandu Fall Festival
Depot Park, Sonoma, 11am-5pm, $10/donation
707-838-1807, www.katmandufallfestival.org
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SEPTEMBER 12-13
Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival
Johnson’s Beach, Guerneville, $45-$150
707-869-1595, www.omegaevents.com/russianriverfestivals
SEPTEMBER 13
Rock ’n’ Roll II Concert
Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma, 2-4pm
707-996-9756, www.sebastianitheatre.com
SEPTEMBER 13
Thousand Flowers New Release
at Hop Kiln Winery
Healdsburg, enjoy a full epicurean experience, 12-3pm
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 16-20
23rd Wine Country Film Festival
Deerfield Ranch Winery & Sonoma Cinemas, International cinema from around
the globe. www.winecountryfilmfest.com
SEPTEMBER 17
Bringing Wine to Life with Sandra Jordan
Seasons After Hours Series
Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar, Healdsburg, 5:30-6:30pm, $15
RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome, 707-431-2222
www.seasonsofthevineyard.com
SEPTEMBER 17
Fashion in the Vineyards
An evening of haute couture and compassion raising funds
for the Boys & Girls Club. Sonoma Valley, www.bgcsonoma.org
THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS SEPTEMBER 17 – OCTOBER 10
Healdsburg, Michel-Schlumberger Harvest Luncheon Series
Celebrate Sonoma County Harvest, 11am-2pm, $75
707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com
SEPTEMBER 18
Trésor Vertical Wine Tasting
RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome, 707-431-2222
www.seasonsofthevineyard.com
SEPTEMBER 18
8th Annual City of Healdsburg
Fitch Mountain Golf Classic
Healdsburg Golf Club, 707-431-3152 www.healdsburgparksandrec.org
SEPTEMBER 18
Songwriters in Sonoma
Larson Family Winery tasting room at CornerStone, Arnold Drive /Highway 121
Featuring Steve Seskin and Dana Cooper, Doors open at 6pm, show begins 7pm
$15 in advance/$20 at the door. Food and wine for purchase, RSVP 707/934-4090
SEPTEMBER 18
Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
at The Bay View Restaurant
Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, Featuring Robert Mondavi Winery $79
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
SEPTEMBER 18, 25
Fête de la Vendange Chez Copain
(Harvest Celebration Lunch Series)
Copain Wines, Healdsburg, 11am-2pm, $40
707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Zintopia
Discover Harvest in Dry Creek Valley
Lake Sonoma Recreation Area, wine tasting, food, live music, grape stomp &
artisan market, 2-7pm, $75, 707-433-3031, www.wdcv.com
SEPTEMBER 19
New Release Party at the Mazzocco Winery
Healdsburg, 707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Scentiments! ~ Seasons After Hours Series
RSVP recommended, walk-ins welcome
707-431-2222, www.seasonsofthevineyard.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Harvest Celebration & Open House
Rosenblum Cellars, Healdsburg, 12-5pm
707-431-1169, www.rosenblumcellars.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Rex Ray Book Signing
J Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg, 2:30-4pm, 707-431-3646, www.jvwine.com
SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 20
The Wine Country Plein Air Invitational Exhibition
Fairmont Gallery, Sonoma, 707-996-2667, www.fairmontgallery.com
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SEPTEMBER 19-20
Sonoma Valley CRUSH –
A Hands-On Harvest Celebration!
Harvest activities, wine tastings and exclusive events at 20 wineries throughout
Sonoma Valley, 11am-4pm, tickets are limited, www.heartofsonomavalley.com
SEPTEMBER 20
Canine Companions for Independence
“Bone Appetit”
Schultz Campus, Santa Rosa, Food/wine pairings, auctions & live music, 1-6pm
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com, www.cci.org/northwest
SEPTEMBER 20
Polo in the Wine Country
Wine Country Polo Club, Oakmont, 1-4pm, 925-465-1081
SEPTEMBER 20
Petaluma Poetry Walk
Various locations in downtown Petaluma, 10am-7pm
Arts Council of Sonoma County, 707-338-2489
SEPTEMBER 21-23
Sonoma County Grape Camp:
The Ultimate Wine & Food Adventure
Various events in Sonoma County, 707-522-5860, www.sonomawinegrape.org
SEPTEMBER 24, OCTOBER 8, 22
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25
707-996-7356 , www.gloriaferrer.com
SEPTEMBER 24
Chef Tom Schmidt
from John Ash & Co. Restaurant
SEPTEMBER 25
It’s all in the glass, Riedel, that is!
SEPTEMBER 25
Movie on the Green
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood, 6:30-10pm
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com
SEPTEMBER 25
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Patron’s Night Gala
Food & wine tasting! Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 6-9pm
www.sonomavinfest.org, 707-996-2109
SEPTEMBER 25
Finally Friday at Wilson Winery
SEPTEMBER 25
Dinner with the Winemaker Series:
at The Bay View Restaurant
Featuring Kosta Browne & Trecini CellarsInn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, $79
800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
SEPTEMBER 25-27
Simi Fall Forage
Healdsburg, 707-473-3213, www.simiwinery.com
• Sept 25: Evening Kick-Off Celebration, 4-7pm, $25
• Sept 26: Forage Workshop & Lunch, 10am-1pm, $75
• Sept 26: Fall forage Feast, 6:30-9:30pm, $125
SEPTEMBER 25-27
Sebastopol Celtic World Music Festival
Sebastopol Community Center & Laguna Youth Park
11am-6pm, 707-823-1511
SEPTEMBER 26
Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg, 2-4pm, 800-975-0555x13
SEPTEMBER 26
Michel-Schlumberger Stargazers Dinner
Healdsburg, 6-9:30pm, 707-433-7427, www.michelschlumberger.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Festival on the Hill & Hill on Wheels Car Show
United Church of Christ, Petaluma, 10am-2pm
707-763-2454, www.ucpetaluma.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Movies in the Park: Disney’s Classic Robin Hood
McNear Park, Petaluma, Gates 5:30pm, Movie 7:15pm
707-694-9888, www.petalumamovies.com
SEPTEMBER 26
3rd Annual Healdsburg Arts Festival
Plaza Park, Healdsburg, 10am-5pm, 707-431-1970, www.plazaartscenter.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Taste of Petaluma
Putnam Plaza, Petaluma, Food, wine, beer, art & more. 11:30am-4pm
www.tasteofpetaluma.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Promenade et Pique-nique Series (Stroll & Picnic)
Copain Wines, Healdsburg, Walking tour & French inspired picnic with Rhone
style wines, 10:30am-1:30pm, $35, 707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Awards Night Gala
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Unlimited food & wine tasting of
winning wines! 7-9:30pm,$65, 707-545-4203, www.HarvestFair.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Chinese Medicinal Herb Walk
Quarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, 10am-12pm, $25, $20/members
707-996-3166, www.quarryhillbg.org
SEPTEMBER 26-27
10th Annual Art on the Ridge
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa,Bennett Ridge Artists Open Studios, 12-5pm
[email protected], 707-696-1055
SEPTEMBER 26-27
113th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, Wine tasting, live music, grape stomp, parade & more!
10am-6pm, www.sonomavinfest.org, 707-996-2109
SEPTEMBER 26
Corvettes at the Castle at Ledson Winery
Kenwood, 11am-4pm, 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Porches at the Palace at Ledson Winery
Kenwood, 11am-4pm, 707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Blessing of the Animals at St Francis Winery
Santa Rosa, 3-5pm, free, 888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Great West End & Railroad Square Handcar Regatta
Santa Rosa, 11am-6pm, handcar-regatta.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Only Women Can Touch the Grapes
to Stomp Out Breast Cancer
Amphora Winery, Healdsburg, 12-4pm, 707-431-7767, ww.amphorawines.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Petaluma Fall Antique Fair
Kentucky & 4th Streets, Petaluma, 8am-4pm
707-762-9348, www.petalumadowntown.com
OCTOBER 2
B.R. Cohn Charity Auction Dinner
In the Olive Grove, Glen Ellen, 6pm
800-330-4064x27, 707-931-7927, www.brcohn.com
OCTOBER 2-4
2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Wine tasting, microbrews, live music,
chef demos & more. 707-545-4203, www.HarvestFair.org
OCTOBER 2, 9
Fête de la Vendange Chez Copain
(Harvest Celebration Lunch Series)
Copain Wines, Healdsburg, 11am-2pm, $40
707-836-8822, www.copainwines.com
OCTOBER 3
Annual Vertical Tasting & Reception
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood, 11am-3pm
www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258
OCTOBER 3
From the Vine to the Wine & Lunch
at St Francis Winery
Santa Rosa, Wine Club Exclusive Event, 10:30am, $55/members, $65/guests
RSVP 888-675-WINEx254, www.stfranciswinery.com
OCTOBER 3
Ledson Family Harvest Celebration
Kenwood, Exclusively for Wine Club Members
707-833-2330, www.ledsonwinery.com
OCTOBER 3
Orchard Tour
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma,10am-12pm, $30
OCTOBER 3-4
B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival
In the Winery Amphitheater, Glen Ellen, $95, $170/2 day pass
800-330-4064x27, 707-931-7927 www.brcohn.com
• Sat: Doobie Brothers, Pablo Cruise, Little Feat, Jackie Greene, Pat Simmons Jr.
& Eyewitness News Band
• Sun: Journey, Pablo Cruise, Taj Mahal, Lara Johnston & Whiskey Thieves
OCTOBER 4-5
Jocelyn Lonen Winery Golf & Grapes Event
Mayacama, Healdsburg, 4:30-11pm, 707-832-6263, www.golfandgrapes.org
OCTOBER 5
B.R. Cohn Charity Golf Classic
Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma, 11am tee-off
800-330-4064x27, 707-931-7927, www.brcohn.com
OCTOBER 7
Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Featuring
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma, 6:30pm
RSVP 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma
LAKE/MENDOCINO
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
Food & Wine Pairings
McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland, 707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY
Buford & Brown Yappy Hour at Vintage Marketplace
Hopland, wine tasting with your dog, 1-3pm, 707-744-8781
ONGOING
Classic Concerts by the Lake
Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville
800-660-LAKE, www.konoctiharbor.com
• Sept 11: Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sept 12: Cheech & Chong
• Sept 18: Gary Allan
• Sept 27: Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley & Jimmy Wayne
• Oct. 3: Jonny Lang
East Coast, West Coast Exhibit
at Scharffenberger Cellars
Philo, Paintings by Marvin Schenck, 11am-5pm
707-895-2957, www.scharffenberercellars.com
SEPTEMBER 11
11th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Alex R Thomas Plaza, Ukiah, 6-10pm
SEPTEMBER 11-12
Winesong!
Mendocino Coast celebration of wine, food, music, art & giving!
Various locations on the Mendocino Coast, www.winesong.org, 707-961-4909
SEPTEMBER 25-27
30th Annual Clear Lake Splash-In
Natural High School, Lakeport, 877-828-2286, www.clearlakesplashin.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Pear Specialty Drinks
Kelseyville, Focused on Wine, 707-279-2112
SEPTEMBER 25-26
17th Annual Kelseyville Pear Festival
Main Street, Kelseyville, www.kelseyvillepearfestival.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Harvest Education
Six Sigma Winery, Ranch & Vineyard, Lower Lake, $25
RSVP 707-994-2086, www.sixsigmaranch.com
NORTH CENTRAL COAST
MARIN COUNTY
ONGOING
Film Night in the Park
8pm, $6, $3/kids, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org
• Sept 12: Rushmore, Fairfax
ONGOING
Marin Center in San Rafael
• Sept 18-20: Gem Faire
• Sept 18: 34th Annual San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition
• Sept 19: Mystical Mantric Concert with Yuan Miao & Lama Norbu
• Sept 20: Exploring Ancient Crystal Skulls
• Sept 25: Virsky Ukranian National Dance Company
SEPTEMBER 12
4th Annual Great American Blues & Barbecue Festival
Downtown 4th Street, San Rafael, 415-383-3470, www.teamproevent.com
SEPTEMBER 19-20
53rd Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, 415-381-8090, www.mvfaf.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Floating Homes Tour, Sausalito
Kappas Marina, 11am-4pm, $35, 415-332-1616, www.floatinghomes.org
SAN FRANCISCO
ONGOING
Film Night in the Park
8pm, $6, $3/kids, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org
• Sept 19: The Dark Knight, Dolores Park
• Oct 3: Slumdog Millionaire, Washington Park
SEPTEMBER 12
Viva Las Americas
Pier 39, San Francisco, 1-5pm, 415-705-5500, www.pier39.com
Eurydice
Mendocino Theatre Company, 707-937-4477, www.MendocinoTheatre.org
SEPTEMBER 12-13
14th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, 12-5pm
800-310-6563, www.SRESproductions.com
SEPTEMBER 15
Spring Mountain Wine Dinner
Campton Place, San Francisco, Brian Bostwick from Spring Mountain, $160
SEPTEMBER 18
Summer Grillin’ Series
Parducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah, 5-8pm, 707-463-5384, $30, $20/members
SEPTEMBER 19
19th Annual Autumn Moon Festival
Chinatown, San Francisco, 11am-6pm, 415-982-6306, www.moonfestival.org
SEPTEMBER 18-20
Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville, 707-895-3011
SEPTEMBER 18
Winemaker Dinner with Tulip Hill Winery
Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake, Lake County Wine Alliance, $60
866-279-WINE, www.winealliance.org
SEPTEMBER 19
Festa Coloniale Italiana
North Beach, San Francisco, 12-7pm, 415-989-2220, www.sfnorthbeach.org
SEPTEMBER 29
New Zealand Wine Dinner, Tasting & Seminar
Campton Place, San Francisco, Bob & Julie Bath, Robert Bath Imports, $160
SEPTEMBER 18
Winemaker Dinner with Steele Wines
Steele Wines, Kelseyville, Lake County Wine Alliance, $60
MONTEREY BAY AREA
SEPTEMBER 12
Old Time Bluegrass Festival
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Lower Lake,10am-6:30pm, $20, $15/adv
707-994-0958, www.andersonmarsh.org
SEPTEMBER 19
Tulip Hill Winery Food & Wine Pairing
Tulip Hill Winery, Nice, 1-5pm, $5, 707-274-9373, www.tuliphillwinery.com
ONGOING
Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
Carmel, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.com
• Sept 12: Auction for the Arts
• Sept 25: Carmel Author & Ideas Festival
• Oct 2: The Handsome Little Devils
ONGOING
Live at Golden State Theatre
Monterey, 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
• Sept 12: Paula Poundstone
SEPTEMBER 25-26
3rd Annual Seaplane Festival
Library Park, Lakeport, 10am-4pm, 707-263-5092
ONGOING
Live Music at KRML Radio
The Eastwood Building, Carmel, 831-624-6432, www.krmlradio.com
SEPTEMBER 19
10th Annual Lake County Wine Auction
National Guard Armory, Lakeport, Lake County Wine Alliance, 5pm, $100
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Winemaker Wednesdays
Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers
Association, 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com
ONGOING
Thursday Night Music Series
Bargetto Winery, Soquel, Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm
831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
Monterey, Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts, 4-8pm
831-649-6690
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
Carmel, Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
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
Open for Tasting
Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm, $10/refundable w/purchase
free/club members, 408-842-9197, www.martinranchwinery.com
EVERY TUESDAY
Focus on Monterey County Wines
Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel, 3-8pm
831-625-5646, www.ranchocellars.com
ONGOING
World of Wine 2009
Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, 831-624-2600,
www.chateaujulien.com
• Oct 7: Languedoc, France
• Nov 4: Champagne
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
Jazz at the Plaza
Carmel Plaza, Carmel, 5-7pm, Live jazz, wine, cheese sampling!
831-624-0138, www.carmelplaza.com
ONGOING TUESDAY - SATURDAY
Oya Salon and Ventana Vineyards
Wine and Cheese Event
Monterey, Oya Salon, 2pm on. Sample Ventana Vineyards award winning
wines personally selected by Ventana Vineyards Manager Barbara Pluth.
831-372-7415 X213,Ventana & 831-656-0570, Oya Salon for details
SEPTEMBER 12
Santa Cruz Kite Festival
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 10am-5pm, free
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com
SEPTEMBER 12
First Annual Carmel Auction for the Arts
Sunset Center, Carmel, 4:30pm, 831-620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org
SEPTEMBER 12
12th Annual Master Gardeners Tour:
Garden Sanctuaries of the Monterey Peninsula
Visit 12 locations in the Monterey area, 10am-4pm
www.montereybaymastergardeners.org
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Capitola Village, Wine, food, art & music! 10am-6pm, 831-475-6522
SEPTEMBER 12-13
Otter Days
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
831-648-4800, www.montereybayaquarium.org
WEEKENDS SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 18
Northern California Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruta, Hollister, 10am-6pm, $25
408-847-3247, www.norcalrenfaire.org
SEPTEMBER 13
Battle of the Bands
Hidden Valley Music Seminars, Carmel Valley
www.dixieland-monterey.com, 11am-5pm
SEPTEMBER 13
Harvesting Hope Wine Tasting & Gala Event
La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea,Benefit for Salinas Circle for Children
3-8pm, 831-424-SCFC, www.salinascircle.com
SEPTEMBER 17
11th Annual Golf ‘n’ Jazz Tournament
At the Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, www.montereyjazzfestival.org/golf
SEPTEMBER 18-20
52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
831-373-3366, www.montereyjazzfestival.org
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SEPTEMBER 19
Gourmet Grazing on the Green
Aptos Park, Wineries include Burrell School, Poetic Cellars & Vine Hill
Benefits Santa Cruz Cancer Group, 12-5pm 831-246-2665, [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 25
Tasting with Violet Grgich
at Joseph George Fine Wines
San Jose, 5-7pm, www.grgich.com, 408-448-9464, www.josephgeorge.com
SEPTEMBER 19
5th Annual Harvest Party at Sarah’s Vineyard
Gilroy, Food stations & live music! 6-8pm
877-44-PINOT, www.sarahs-vineyard.com
SAN MATEO COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 25
Harvest Wine Seminar
Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, 7pm grape crush, 8pm dinner
$115, $90/members, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com
The Baker’s Wife
Western Stage, Salinas, 831-375-2111, www.westernstage.com
ALAMEDA COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 26
Corralitos Wine Trail Festival
Corralitos, 12-5pm, $35/adv, $40, 831-685-6680, www.corralitoswinetrail.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Cherry’s Jubilee
Cannery Row, Monterey, 3-10pm, www.canneryrow.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Moonlight Dinner Train Party
Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com
OCTOBER 4
Spice of Life Festival in Berkeley
Shattuck Avenue,10am-6pm, 510-540-6444, www.gourmetghetto.org
OCTOBER 14
Educational Seminar:
Component Analysis – Sensory evaluation
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda, 6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members
510-995-4100, www.rosenblumcellars.com
SEPTEMBER 26-27
ASA/Boardwalk Cheer & Dance Competition
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, 831-460-3342,
www.beachboardwalk.com
OCTOBER 3
Moonlight Dinner Train Party
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 3-4, 10-11
Harvest Fair
SOUTH BAY
ONGOING
Concerts at Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, 408-961-5858, www.montalvoarts.org
ONGOING
Summer Concert Series
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga
408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com
• Sept 13: Bon Taj Roulet – Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal – Alone & Together
• Sept 15: Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sept 18: Creedence Clearwater Revisited
• Sept 20: Etta James & The Roots Band with special guest The Robert Cray Band
• Sept 23: The Temptations & The Four Tops
• Sept 24: Wynonna
• Sept 25: Tower of Power& Average White Band
• Sept 26: Tony Bennett
• Sept 27: Cheech & Chong with guest: Shelby
• Oct 2: Pink Martini
• Oct 5-6: Loggins & Messina
SEPTEMBER 11
Poetic Cellars Pours at Vino Locale
Palo Alto, Meet winemaker Katy Lovell. 650-328-0450
ONGOING
Sierra Railroad
Oakdale,209-848-2100, www.sierrarailroad.com
• Sept 8: Tuesday Lunch Special, Rail & Raft
• Sept 19 & Oct 3: Sunset Dinner
• Sept 24: Wednesday Lunch Special
• Sept 25: Murder Mystery Dinner • Sept 29: Tuesday Lunch Special
• Oct 23: Murder Mystery Dinner
LIVERMORE
EVERY FRIDAY
Wine Dinners at Café Garré
Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired
cuisine with locally grown & produced ingredients. 6-9pm
925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20
RSVP 925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com/caves
ONGOING
La Luna Fridays
Murrieta’s Well Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm, $55, $45/members
RSVP 925-456-2395, www.murrietaswell.com
• Oct 2: Top Secret Band
ONGOING
The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com
www.wentevineyards.com
• Sept 21: James Taylor
SEPTEMBER 12
Dancing with the Cars
Club Auto Sport, San Jose, Benefits Valley Medical Center Foundation
www.vmcfoundation.org
SEPTEMBER 12-13
38th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
Castro Street, Mountain View, 10am-6pm, Multicultural music, art, wine, food
& more! 650-968-8378, www.miramarevents.com, free
SEPTEMBER 19-20
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
Central Park, Santa Clara, 10am-5pm, free
408-615-3140, www.santaclaraartandwine.com
SEPTEMBER 12-13
1st Annual Ardenwood
Shakespeare Festival & Renaissance Faire
Ardenwood Historic Farms, Fremont, www.ardenwoodfaire.com
SEPTEMBER 13
Solano Avenue Stroll
Berkeley & Albany, 10am-6pm, 510-527-5358, www.solanoavenuestroll.org
SEPTEMBER 16
Educational Seminar:
The Big Crush – First-hand look at harvest
Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda, 6:30-8:30pm, $35/members
510-995-4100, $40, www.rosenblumcellars.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Harvest Haikus at Poetic Cellars
Soquel, Food/wine pairings, live music, art & haiku contest! 12-5pm, $10
831-462-3478
SEPTEMBER 13
Corks for Kids Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Thomas Fogarty Winery, Woodside, Benefits Healthy Kids Program, $150
Wines from Burrell School, Poetic Cellars, King’s Mountain, Loma Prieta &
Generosa, food by Le Papillon. 408-874-1912, www.healthykidsfund.org
SEPTEMBER 19
Grgich Hills Estate at Wine and Roses
Atherton, Special wine tasting event in the gardens of the Burns Estate. 3-6pm
650-592-7714, www.grgich.com
OCTOBER 12
36th Annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
IDES Grounds, Half Moon Bay, free, 7-11am
650-726-9652, www.miramarevents.com
ONGOING
Bankhead Theatre
Livermore Valley performing Arts Center, Livermore
925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org
• Sept 11: Shrapnel Records Guitar Night
• Sept 12: Superstar Competition Finals
• Sept 13: Triple Threat Guitar
• Sept 20: Chanticleer
• Sept 26: Alexander Quartet & June Oh
• Sept 27: Wine Country Wedding Faire
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Fridays at Fenestra
Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm, 925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com
ONGOING
Thursday Night Music & Dinner
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 6-9pm, $125/couple
RSVP 925-456-2400, www.wentevineyards.com
ONGOING
Wine Cave Tasting Experience
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 1 & 3pm, $20, $15/wine club members
925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com
EVERY SUNDAY
Sunset Suppers
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Livermore,4:30-5:30pm
925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night
at Garré Winery
Livermore, 5:30pm, $38.95, RSVP 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com,
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Dinner & Live Music at Garré Winery
Livermore, 6-9pm, RSVP 925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com
SEPTEMBER 9
Buon Appetito Wednesdays
Tamás Estates, Livermore, 4-7pm, 925-456-2380, $10, free/members
SEPTEMBER 12
Moonlight Movie in the Vineyard
Chouinard Vineyards, $20/car, Castro Valleywww.chouinard.com
SEPTEMBER 12
3rd Annual Wine & Equine Festival
Charles Wilhelm Training Center, Castro Valley, SonRise
Equestrian Foundation & Murrieta’s Well Winery, 1-5pm, $75
925-838-7433, www.sonriseequestrianfoundation.org
SEPTEMBER 19
Summer Wine Concert with Gator Alley Band
McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 5-8pm, 925-373-6214, $25/adv, $30
SEPTEMBER 19, 26
Harvest Tours & Tasting
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, 10am, 12, 2 & 4pm, $20, $15/members
925-456-2305x4, www.wentevineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 25
Comedy Uncorked
Retzlaff Winery, Livermore, 7pm, 925-447-WINE, www.retzlaffwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Ghouls in the Vineyard…Bite Nite
Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley, 6:30pm, $20/car, 510-582-9900
SEPTEMBER 26
Release Party
Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton, 12-5pm, $20, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS
SEPTEMBER 11-13
24th Annual Lake Tahoe
Autumn Food & Wine Festival
www.TahoeFoodAndWine.com
SEPTEMBER 19-20
6th Annual Art Bark Animal Art & Wine Fest
The Village at Squaw Valley, 11am-5pm, $25/incl glass
www.thebarkfestival.com,
EL DORADO COUNTY
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, Enjoy live music, pizza & wine!
530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Private Tastings with the Winemaker
Winery By the Creek, Fair Play, Taste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff wine
educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment, $25, $20/members, 530-620-2402,
www.winerybythecreek.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon
Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play, 530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Summer Concert: Shana Morrison
David Girard Vineyards, Placerville, 6-8:30pm, $25, $20/members
530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Girls’ Night Out
Auriga Wine Cellars, Placerville, 6-9pm, 530-647-8078
SEPTEMBER 19
3rd Annual Cobra Release Party
Perry Creek, Fair Play, 530-620-5175
SEPTEMBER 19
Methode Ancienne Grape Stomp
Miraflores Winery, Placerville, 10am-4pm, 530-647-8505
SEPTEMBER 19
Fair Play Wine Poker Run
The Wineries of Fair Play, 11am-7:30pm, www.fairplaywine.com
SEPTEMBER 19-20
Romanian Feast Weekend
Sogno Winery, Shingle Springs, 530-672-6968, www.sognowinery.com
AMADOR COUNTY
ONGOING
Summer Music Concert Series
Story Winery, Plymouth, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com
• Oct 3: Bob Williams Jazz
• Oct 4: Mimosa
ONGOING
Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar
Story Winery, Plymouth, 1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.com
• September 19
SEPTEMBER 19
Fall BBQ at Terra d’Oro
Plymouth, 209-245-6942, www.montevina.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Wine Tasting with the Winemaker
C.G. Di Arie Vineyard & Winery, Plymouth, 209-245-4700, $5, free/members
SEPTEMBER 19
Saddle up for the Spaghetti Western
Cooper Vineyards, Plymouth, 5pm, 209-245-4503, $35/adults, $10/children
OCTOBER 3-4
Big Crush Harvest Festival
Amador Vintner’s Association, 10am-4pm, Visit 30 member wineries for wine,
food, music & more! 209-245-6992, www.amadorwine.com
CALAVERAS COUNTY
ONGOING
Ironstone Summer Concert Series
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
• Sept 18: Lynyrd Skynyrd with Los Lonely Boys
• Sept 19: Crosby, Stills & Nash
SEPTEMBER 11
Harvest Clam Bake in the Vineyard
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 5:30-8pm, 45, $40/members
209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 12
3rd Annual Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Celebration
Ebbetts Pass, 9am-5pm, 209-795-1882
SEPTEMBER 12
2nd Annual Classic Car Show
Feeney Park, Murphys, 209-728-9971
SEPTEMBER 26
Concours d’Elegance
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, 10am-4:30pm
209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Harvest Dinner
Chatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat, 6-9pm, $75, $65/members
209-736-6500, www.chatomvineyards.com
OCTOBER 3
Annual Grape Stomp
Murphys Community Park, Murphys, Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, 9am-5pm
8866-806-WINE, www.calaveaswines.org
NEVADA COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 24-27
Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Festival
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
530-273-6217, www.nevadacountyfair.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Taste of the Gold Country
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, 1-4pm$30/adv, $35
www.downtowngrassvalley.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Music in the Vineyard at Sierra Starr Winery
Grass Valley, 2-6pm, www.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277
SEPTEMBER 27
Rough & Ready Chili Cook-Off
Downtown Rough & Ready, 10am-3pm
530-272-4320, www.roughandreadychamber.com
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
ONGOING
Sacramento River Train
800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com
• Sept 12, 26: Great Train Robbery
• Sept 18: Sunset Dinner
• Sept 26: Murder Mystery
• Sept 27: Sunday Brunch
ONGOING
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
U.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org
• Sept 8: Tops in Blue
• Sept 19: Glenn Yarbrough in Concert with the Havenstock River Band
• Sept 25: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
• Sept 28: Merle Haggard
SOLANO COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 19
Black & Red Gala
Vezér Family Vineyard, Blue Victorian Winery, Suisun Valley, Benefit gala for North
Bay’s Heart & Vascular Center, 888-823-VINE, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com
SEPTEMBER 19-20
Mardi Gras Festival
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, 707-644-4000
SEPTEMBER 27
4th Annual Family Farm Days
Suisun Valley Harvest Trail, Fairfield, 10am-5pm
877-793-7386, www.VisitFairfieldCA.com
OCTOBER 25
4th Annual Family Farm Days
Suisun Valley Harvest Trail, Fairfield, 10am-5pm
877-793-7386, www.VisitFairfieldCA.com
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
ONG0ING
Hutchins Street Square
209-333-6782, www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com
• Oct 16: Capitol Steps
• Oct 24: A Tribute to the Superstars of Broadway
• Nov 13: Bill Champlin “Bichin”
• Nov 14: John Hammond & David Lindley
ONGOING
2009 Concert Series
Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25, 209-368-0880, www.jgwinery.com
• Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions
SEPTEMBER 11
Fusion Friday
Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10
www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446
SEPTEMBER 12
BBQ, Bocce & You at Woodbridge Winery
Acampo, 11am-3pm, $20, free/members, RSVP 209-365-139
www.woodbridgewinery.com
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25
Sunset at the Peak
Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm, 530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com
SEPTEMBER 12
Wine on the Waterfront
Waterfront Warehouse, Stockton, 6-9pm, $45/adv, $50
209-337-2726, www.bbbs-cac.org,
SEPTEMBER 12
Grape Affair
Northern Sierra Wine Country, Loma Rica Ranch, 2-7pm
www.nswinecountry.com
SEPTEMBER 17-20
Lodi Grape Festival
Festival Grounds, Lodi, Wine tasting, food, grape stomp, entertainment & more!
$8, $4/ages 6-12, 209-369-2771, www.grapefestival.com
SEPTEMBER 12-13
43rd Nevada City Constitution Day
Parade & Celebration
Pioneer Park, Nevada City, 6-9pm, www.downtownnevadacity.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Taste of Lodi
Wine & Roses Hotel, Lodi, 1-5pm, $40/adv, $50
209-365-1195, www.tasteoflodi.com
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WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
ALDERBROOK
WINERY
by Michelle J. Baker
The scene is the corner of Westside Road
and Kinley Drive in Healdsburg, on the edge
of Dry Creek Valley. A rainbow array of flags
line the southwest corner, marking the spot
where some of Sonoma County’s best
Zinfandel is flowing.
The spot is Alderbrook Winery, a family
owned venture that has been flying its
welcome flags at this well-traveled corner for
many years.
Alderbrook is something of nirvana for
Zinfanatics who want as many different Zins
as there are days in the week. Alderbrook
offers six different Zinfandels, each with its
own personality. For the seventh day, Alderbrook has a snazzy Zin/Syrah blend called
“Confluence”, and for dessert, a Zin Port.
All of the Alderbrook Zins come from Dry
Creek Valley, which has a history of growing
and producing Zinfandel that is 135 years
long. Many of the earliest immigrants to
Sonoma County who settled in Dry Creek
Valley after the Gold Rush brought with them
grapevine cuttings, including Zinfandel. Most
of the oldest vines in Dry Creek Valley are
Zinfandel, and some are as much as 125 years
20
old. In fact driving through Dry Creek Valley
you can see some of these old vines, easily
distinguishable for their appearance as bushy
shrubs in the summer and barren stumps in
the winter.
Winemaker Bryan Parker, now heading
into his seventh harvest at Alderbrook, has the
luxury of working with Zinfandel from several
different vineyards in Dry Creek, plus estate
and old vine fruit. Parker uses just 25-30%
new French oak, saying “I don’t want the oak
flavors dominating the profiles. By keeping all
the things the same for the most part, I want
the vineyard site to show through.”
Of the winery’s current list of four vineyard-designated Zinfandels, Parker says “the
Old Barn I think shows the most red fruit
(cranberry) character with silky tannins. The
Three Goose is the biggest of the four and
shows the brambly, black pepper flavors of
Zinfandel. The Wagon Wheel is a hillside
vineyard and typically has firm tannins and
plum flavors that Zinfandel typically shows.
And the Wind Machine is always on the
blue/black fruit spectrum, with silky tannins
and floral notes.”
Alderbrook also produces one of Sonoma
County’s finest Carignane, a Spanish varietal
often used in California as a blending grape
The Alderbrook Carignane is dark, firm and
bold. Ask anyone in Dry Creek who’s got the
best Carignane, and they’ll say Alderbrook.
Better yet? It’s a steal at $19 and well worth
buying by the case.
In 2001 the Terlato family purchased a
majority interest in Alderbrook, adding it to
their portfolio of small Napa and Sonoma
wineries that includes Chimney Rock, Rutherford Hill and Sanford Winery in Santa Barbara
County. The Terlatos also have their own
wines featured under the Terlato Family Vineyards label. At Alderbrook visitors will find
the Terlato Family’s Russian River Valley Pinot
Grigio, a crisp, light wine made in the traditional Italian style that is the perfect foil for
oysters, a chilled calamari salad or anything
from the sea. You can also try the Terlato’s Dry
Creek Syrah, a dark, bold wine showing many
layers of flavors, is a nice match for anything
off the end-of-summer barbecue, red meats or
even medium to strong cheeses.
If you are tracking your wine buying more
closely in this soft economy, the quality to
price ratio at Alderbrook is sky high. Factor
in the savings after you leap into the Alderbrook wine club (with 20% off wine ship-
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ments and a staggering 30% off
when you reorder in the first 45
days after your club shipment
arrives), and you’re covered for
everyday wines at less than $15 a
bottle as well as highly-rated
weekend or special occasion
wines for about $20 to $25 per
bottle. These winery exclusive
wines are available in the tasting
room and through the wine club
only.
The Alderbrook wine club has
many more benefits, including a
pick-up party four times per year
where you can sample the wine
club releases along with light hors
d’oeuvres. As an Alderbrook club
member, with each purchase
you’ll also accrue points to save
up towards a stay at the winery’s
beautiful guest house. The guest
house is a sprawling, contemporary two-bedroom ranch with
formal dining room, large eat-in
kitchen, fireplace, a roof deck to
watch the sun set and spectacular
vineyard views throughout.
Alderbrook has a fantastic
porch out front where you can
enjoy a picnic and a bottle of one
of Alderbrook’s Zins. If you don’t
want to lug around your own
picnic all morning, check out the
tasting room’s supply of lunch
munchies: prosciutto and other
deli meats, a selection of cheeses
and crackers, and an assortment
of dips. After your picnic, don’t
miss the fabulous array of housewares and unique wine gifts to
take home as mementos of your
wine country vacation.
Visit Alderbrook Winery, easy
to find just off 101 South at the
Westside Road (turn right) or 101
North at the Central Healdsburg
exit (turn left onto Westside
Road). Either way, look for the
colorful flags on the left, and turn
left on Kinley Drive. The tasting
room is open from 10 a.m. until 5
p.m. daily.
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Ahwahnee Announces 2009 Season Vintners’ Holidays
Lineup with 32 World-Class California Wineries
28th annual event celebrates viticulture with some of the top American
winemakers in unmatched setting of Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee, a full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in
scenic Yosemite Valley, announced lineup for the 28th annual Vintners’
Holidays event series. Celebrating excellence in winemaking in an
unmatched and beautiful natural setting in Yosemite National Park,
Vintners’ Holidays brings together 32 prominent California wineries
over a series of eight sessions from November 1 to December 3. Participants are invited to meet, learn from and dine with different winemakers, winery owners and growers in each session, moderated by
some of the most respected wine authorities in the country.
Since its inception as a small gathering of winemakers and hotel
guests in the winter of 1982, Vintners’ Holidays has become a premier
and much-sought-after destination for wine aficionados and winemakers alike. Esteemed California winemakers making repeat appearances this year include Iron Horse Vineyards, Joseph Phelps,
Rombauer Vineyards, Saintsbury, Mumm Napa, J Vineyards, Silver
Oak Cellars and Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery. The
newcomer spots are occupied this year by Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Huge Bear Wines, Ceja Vineyards, Topel Winery and Halleck
Vineyard.
“Vintners’ Holidays is always a grand start to the holiday season at
The Ahwahnee,” said Chance Jorgensen, general manager of The
Ahwahnee. “Combined with the 82nd Bracebridge Dinner this
December and Chefs Holidays in January 2010, which celebrates 25
years this season, I know of no other hotel that offers such a longstanding tradition of culinary experiences in the country. We delight
in offering our guests an exceptional forum to get to know some of the
best minds in food and wine, and to enjoy the product of this
immense talent, in one of the most breathtaking winter settings imaginable.”
Each session of Vintners’ Holidays, guests are invited to take part in
a “Meet the Winemakers” reception, participate in educational tasting
seminars and enjoy a world-class, five-course gourmet dinner paired
with that session’s wines from Executive Chef Percy Whatley, served by
candlelight in The Ahwahnee Dining Room.
The sessions are hosted and moderated by a leading expert in wine.
This year Vinters’ Holidays welcomes back Evan Goldstein, M.S., president of Full Circle Wine Solutions, Inc.; Michael Stepanovich, wine
journalist and judge, Gilles de Chambure, M.S., director of wine
education at Meadowood, Dan Berger, syndicated wine jounalist and
judge; and Peter Marks, M.W. and vice president of education, Icon
Estates.
“I look forward to Vintners’ Holidays every year,” said Goldstein, a
longtime session moderator and Vintners’ Holidays participant for
more than 20 years. “Not only do you have the best and the brightest
from the California wine world in one room, but the events offer an
inside look and exclusive tasting opportunity to all guests, thereby
deepening their appreciation of wine and winemaking. It is truly a
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The 2009 schedule is as follows:
• Session I: November 1-3, 2009 (Sunday-Tuesday)
Moderator: Evan Goldstein, M.S. and president, Full Circle Wine Solutions, Inc.
Rob McNeil, Mumm Napa Estates; Tom Rinaldi, Provenance Vineyards
George Bursick, J Vineyards & Winery; Ed Sbragia, Sbragia Family Vineyards
• Session II: November 4-5, 2009 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Moderator: Michael Stepanovich, wine journalist & judge
Kristin Belair, Honig Vineyard & Winery; Tom Hinde, Flowers Vineyard & Winery
K.R. Rombauer, III, Rombauer Vineyards; Cathy Corison, Corison Winery
• Session III: November 8-10, 2009 (Sunday-Tuesday)
Moderator: Gilles de Chambure, M.S.; director of wine education, Meadowood
Buck Cobb, Karly Winery; David Duncan, Silver Oak Cellars
Richard Sanford, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards; Daniel Baron, Twomey Cellars
• Session IV: November 11-12, 2009 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Moderator: Gilles de Chambure, M.S., director of wine education, Meadowood
Mark Lingenfelder, Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery; David Graves, Saintsbury
Rick Hutchinson, Amphora Winery; Bill Phelps, Joseph Phelps Vineyards
• Session V: November 15-17, 2009 (Sunday-Tuesday)
Moderator: Dan Berger, syndicated wine journalist & judge
Eileen Crane, Domaine Carneros; Kent Rosenblum, Rosenblum Cellars
Ross Halleck, Halleck Vineyard; Tim Carl, Huge Bear Wines
• Session VI: November 18-19, 2009 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Moderator: Dan Berger, syndicated wine journalist & judge
Stuart Smith, Smith-Madrone; Joy Sterling, Iron Horse Vineyards
Dan Lee, Morgan Winery; Rich Frank, Frank Family Vineyards
• Session VII: November 29-December 1, 2009 (Sunday-Tuesday)
Moderator: Peter Marks, M.W. and Vice President of Education, Icon Estates; Steve Reeder, Simi Winery
Frederick Schrader and Andy Beckstoffer, Schrader Cellars & Beckstoffer Vineyards
Amelia Moran Ceja, Ceja Vineyards; Dan Goldfield, Dutton-Goldfield Winery
• Session VIII: December 2-3, 2009 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Moderator: Peter Marks, M.W. and Vice President of Education, Icon Estates
Scott Kelly, Estancia Estates; Randall Grahm, Bonny Doon Vineyards
Mark & Donnis Topel, Topel Winery; Joel Peterson, Ravenswood Winery
pleasure and a privilege to participate.”
Vintners’ Holidays offers everyone from the novice to the connoisseur an opportunity to participate in a part of viticulture, sharing the
wineries’ latest vintages and oftentimes rare and limited-release
samples exclusively with guests. Each year brings a collection of new
and returning vintners, some of whom have participated for more
than 20 years.
This exclusive event sells out early and fast every year. Special twoand three-night packages for Vintners’ Holidays are available at The
Ahwahnee and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, which includes lodging,
two tickets to the Gala Vintners’ Dinner and admission to the “Meet
the Winemakers” reception. The following rates are based on double
occupancy, subject to change, and do not include room taxes. Individual tickets for the Gala Dinner may be purchased for $199 per
person, excluding gratuity.
THE AHWAHNEE
• Two-night packages from $996 • Three-night packages from $1,295
YOSEMITE LODGE AT THE FALLS
Two-night packages from $596 • Three-night packages from $695
For more information on Yosemite Vintners' Holidays at The
Ahwahnee or to make reservations, call 801-559-4949 or visit online
at www.YosemitePark.com/Vintners.
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Merryvale Vineyards – Winery of the Year 2009
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Merryvale’s lovely and inviting
gardens and winery create a relaxed wine country setting that is an
essential stop during a day of tasting in the Napa Valley.
Merryvale Vineyards is a family-owned winery dedicated to
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passionate winemaking, and for the past 25 years they have been
turning some of the best Napa grapes into world class wine.
The prestigious wine publication Quarterly Review of Wines has
awarded Merryvale as WINERY OF THE YEAR. According to QRW,
“It couldn’t be otherwise. No winery in the last several ‘Best of The
Best‘ blind tastings has achieved more success than Napa Valley’s
Merryvale Vineyards.” Other prestigious publications agree. The Wine
Spectator has awarded three of Merryvale’s recent wine releases with
scores above 90 points, including 91 points for the 2007 Carneros
Chardonnay which they describe as “deliciously complex, with
creamy oak wrapped around ripe pear, melon and green apple.”
Merryvale’s historic building was the first winery built in the Napa
Valley after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, and has become a
favorite destination for visitors to the valley. Most striking is the
historic Cask Room, a unique and beautiful room lined with huge
century-old wine casks. Often cited as Napa Valley’s most enchanting
setting for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private and
corporate events, the Historic Cask Room is one of the few winery
locations in Napa Valley that can host your wedding.
Preferring to showcase their wines in themed flights, Merryvale’s
friendly and knowledgeable hospitality team offers a variety of
options, including library wines and red wine only tastings, so one is
sure to suit your palate. Merryvale is also famous for their fun and
educational weekend wine events in the Cask Room. These include a
“Wine Component Tasting” seminar every Saturday and Sunday
morning at 10:30 a.m., which includes a tour of the winery, and on
the fourth weekend of each month, it is replaced by a “Wine & Food
Pairing” seminar. If you are in Napa on September 12, stop by Merryvale for a special barrel tasting event that also includes a selection of
library wines, for only $25.
But whether you make it to Merryvale for a seminar, or simply stop
by for a taste, don’t miss their iconic “Profile,” a complex and powerful
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Bordeaux blend highlighting their low-yielding, hillside Estate Vineyard, located in the hills above St. Helena. Each wine is distinct and
beautifully crafted, and that, combined with such a unique setting, all
adds up to an unforgettable experience.
Merryvale is located at 1000 Main Street (on Route 29) just a
quarter-mile south of St. Helena, in the heart of the Napa Valley. They
are open to the public every day from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. For
more information on visiting the winery or booking a special event,
you can reach them at (707) 963-7777 or visit www.merryvale.com.
You can also sign up for either of the two weekend seminars online, or
by calling 1-800-326-6069 extension 439.
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Winemaker Profile: William Hill Estate
RALF HOLDENRIED
by Diana Greenwood
Two summers ago William Hill Estate
welcomed Ralf Holdenried to 140 acres of
rocky, volcanic soil on rolling hills in the
region known as the Silverado Bench. Ralf
knew all about the world-class wines
produced from this little slice of heaven on
Atlas Peak Road since 1978 and the opportunity to work with the grapes grown here was
one he couldn’t refuse.
“Everything I’ve done up to this point
prepared me for this winemaking role,” Ralf
said. “The winery and vineyards are just the
right size for making fine wine. I can check on
fermentation in one of our steel tanks, then
walk through one door and I’m in the barrel
cellar. My vineyards are literally right outside
the door of my office. William Hill Estate was
clearly designed by winemakers for winemakers.”
Ralf has been walking out the door into
vineyards since he took his first steps. Born
and raised in Germany, farming was part of
Ralf’s daily family life. Ralf’s father owned vineyards and he shared his passion for winemaking with his son, Ralf trailing his father’s
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footsteps from childhood through the
teenaged years. “Growing up in my parents’
operation in Germany was different from what
I’m doing today but I gained a great perspective and appreciation for farming,” said Ralf.
“Even though I had no technical background
at that point, working the vineyards was part
of my chores. I cleaned out tanks, racked
wine, helped with fermentation and put in
long, busy days during harvest. This was very
natural for me growing up.”
Ralf didn’t think he would become a winemaker until he did an internship at a small,
boutique winery. Going through crush there,
seeing the dynamics in the cellar, working
with the grapes and the land, melding equipment and technology to create something that
people enjoy solidified his decision to pursue
wine as a career. No wonder then, Ralf went
on to study enology and viticulture at the
University of Geisenheim. After landing in
California he continued his education at UC
Davis and in 1997, worked his first harvest at
Franciscan Winery in Napa Valley. Shortly
thereafter he joined Ernest & Julio Gallo
Winery’s Sonoma County winemaking team.
After returning to Davis to earn a MBA, Ralf
joined Louis M. Martini Winery as the winemaking director of small lot wines, embracing
the Gallo family’s commitment to elevate the
status and quality of its wines since the
purchase of the historically significant Martini
Winery in 2002. When the Gallo family
bought William Hill Estate in 2007, it was a
natural next step for Ralf to use his knowledge
and background to produce the rich, intense
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Napa Valley wines for which William Hill is
known. With a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon
and Chardonnay, it seems Ralf is in the right
place. “There are so many interesting nuances
about winemaking – farming, irrigation, the
fact that a small cluster of grapes is so far from
the finished wine,” said Ralf. “The artisanship
that exists in winemaking keeps it very
engaging and of course, the science plays a
major role. In the end, all the elements come
together and that is fascinating to me still.”
One wine that fascinates Ralf is the 2006
Estate Meritage, just released in May. It’s the
first time in the 30 year history of the winery
that a Meritage wine has been produced and
it’s a small volume bottling exclusively for
William Hill’s wine club and tasting room. Ralf
says the philosophy of this wine is to create a
blended masterpiece using all five traditional
Bordeaux varieties that grow on the Estate.
The result is a unique, site-specific wine rich
in fruit, deep in structure and soft and silky on
the finish, showcasing the potential of the
vineyards to the fullest. Ralf selected the best
lots of each of the varieties then incorporated
each into the final blend which consists of
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot,
7% Malbec, 5% Merlot and 3% Cabernet
Franc, aged in French oak barrels for 18
months.
“In the future, as the characteristics of the
vintage change each component, the blend
composition will also change,” said Ralf.
“Constant, however, will be the vision to make
a balanced and expressive blend that showcases the terroir from the Silverado Bench at
William Hill Estate. We have just scratched
the surface of the potential wine quality here.
I believe in the coming years that the wines
from William Hill will establish themselves as
some of the finest and most sought-after
blends in Napa. That is my goal.”
If he’s not walking the vineyards, making
wine, talking about wine or tasting wine, Ralf
can be found on the soccer field. He was in the
Pro-League in Germany as a young man and
no doubt has passed that passion on to his
two sons, Julian and Jonas. Someday, they,
too, may trail their father in the vineyards of
William Hill Estate.
William Hill is easy to find at 1761 Atlas
Peak Road, a skip past Silverado Country
Club where Napa turns quiet countryside.
The winery perches atop a rolling knoll overlooking the orderly acres of Block 9, the lush
Cabernet Sauvignon vines that Ralf sees when
he steps out his office door. You’ll enjoy that
view, too, while relaxing in a comfortable
Adirondack chair, sipping wine under the
winery’s charming picnic arbor. Tasting and
tours are by appointment from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. so call (707) 265-3024 to set one up but
appointments are simple to get and expect a
warm welcome when you arrive. It’s easy to
understand why Ralf Holdenried fits in so well
here; the staff is friendly and knowledgeable,
and it’s a beautiful place where summer
breezes slip in gently, water trickles in the
courtyard fountain and the scent of lavender
lingers in the air. Ralf will tell you that all of
that matters to the grapes and when you taste
his wines, you’ll know he’s right.
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ST. FRANCIS WINERY
Blessing of the Animals
by Abigail P. Zimmerman
Take part in one of Sonoma Valley’s most
beloved annual traditions! St. Francis Winery’s
annual Blessing of the Animals will take place
Sunday, September 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Bring your favorite furry friend to parade
and be blessed by Sonoma’s own Father Leslie
from Star of the Valley Church. Or, simply
come for the world-class wines, delicious
nibbles and wiggly fur-ball entertainment.
Either way, the Blessing promises to be great
fun!
Dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, chickens,
horses, donkeys, rabbits, rats and even llamas
are invited to enjoy an afternoon of royal
treatment. Father Leslie and St. Francis
Winery welcome all animals and their
owners. No pet is too big or too small, but all
should be on their best, preening behavior as
they cue up for Father Leslie’s blessings on the
back terrace. Please remember a leash for all
of your friends!
After the Blessing, St. Francis staff will kick
off the Winery Dog and Cat parade and
contest. Costumes optional. The winners will
be posted on the St. Francis Winery webpage
and glorified to all winery fans and friends on
Facebook. What a great honor for your pet!
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Fun and games will not just be limited to
your furry creatures. Adults will be able to
enjoy red and white wines by the glass and a
delicious assortment of people-sized snacks.
Canine and feline nibbles will be served separately but with no less fanfare.
With wine in hand, adult guests
can browse an array of pet-friendly vendors
and services. Shop for pet-sitters, accessories,
groomers, vets and day care. Enjoy a photo
op or custom created caricature of your pet.
Kids won’t want to miss an opportunity to
visit with our camel friends, Humpfree and
Kazy. The Sonoma Humane Society will also
be bringing adoptable, loving dogs and cats in
their tail-waggin’!
All festivities will be set on St. Francis
Winery’s lawn, overlooking lavender filled
gardens and their famed Wild Oak estate
vineyards. If you haven’t visited this stunning,
mission-style winery, you are missing out!
This year’s Blessing of the Animals promises
to be a great opportunity for wine lovers,
locals and pet owners!
St. Francis Winery is located at the heart of
Sonoma Valley, where they have been
producing bold, full-bodied wines since
1979. Carefully crafted from 100% handpicked Sonoma County fruit, St. Francis
wines epitomize the very essence of Sonoma
County terroir. The winery was christened in
namesake for St. Francis of Assisi in recognition of the Saint’s role as protector of the
natural world and in acknowledgement of the
Franciscan Order’s role in bringing European
grape cultivation to the New World.
What better place to show off your favorite
animals and enjoy world-class wine than at
the 2009 Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis
Winery!
Proceeds from this event will benefit the
Sonoma Humane Society.
Wineology
INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
How should I store unfinished wine overnight?
So, you cook dinner for yourself and you pick out a nice bottle of
wine, open it and pour yourself couple of glasses paired nicely with
your meal. And you’re left with about half a bottle of wine. What do
you do with the leftover wine?
I’ll assume the cork pulled from the bottle has not been damaged,
or punctured through its full length. If it was, then you first need to
find a suitable closure, say, an old cork saved from another bottle that
is in pretty good shape. Also good are rubber wine bottle closures sold
in many wine shops and tasting rooms. You simply need a closure that
seals the bottle opening well – maybe not perfectly, but good enough
for the short term. Of course, if the bottle has a twist cap closure, this
is not an issue, as long as you haven’t already thrown away the cap!
Now, if you plan to pour from this bottle the very next day, you can
simply seal it and leave it on your kitchen counter, under one condition: the room temperature of your kitchen does not get above normal
room temperature (72 degrees) in the course of the next 24 hours. (If
it does, put the bottle in the refrigerator.) So find a cool spot for it and
feel confident the next night that the wine will taste as good as it did
the first night. And don’t be surprised if, on the second pouring, the
wine’s flavors seem a bit more interesting than it did the first night.
Some wines noticeably improve with just enough exposure to air.
But let’s say you aren’t sure about when you will re-pour from this
bottle. Maybe the next night, but most likely it won’t be for a few days.
Then you should refrigerate the bottle after re-closing it. Refrigeration
will slow the aging process down enough for you to enjoy the bottle
again in several days. Don’t expect it to improve, however, as the bottle
left on the kitchen counter overnight. It should stay as fresh as it was
the first night for 2-3 days. More than this and it will begin a gradual
decline through the process of oxidation. Remember, the closure you
use to re-seal the bottle is not perfect. Some microscopic amounts of
air will creep inside the bottle over time.
Now for the gadgets. There are several tools on the market designed
to keep unfinished wine fresh overnight. One pumps the air from the
bottle through a slit on the top of a custom rubber closure. This
product works just fine, and will extend the life of the wine longer
than if nothing else was done, except to re-seal the bottle. So you can
add at least an extra day, maybe two, to the shelf life of the unfinished
bottle, again, assuming the room temperature does not exceed 72°.
Another gadget is a gas canister filled with a harmless and odorless
gas. A tubular spout can be placed through the neck of the bottle as
you shoot a few hits of gas into the bottle. The gas pushes out the
oxygen and replaces it, acting as a preservative. You would quickly seal
the bottle with a suitable closure. I have found this process to work
very well and use it regularly. As an added safety margin, I will refrigerate the wine also. Bottles will remain fresh for 4-5 days, or more.
Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
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Where’s the Beef(steak)?
Few fruits better mark the dog days of
summer than the vine-ripened juiciness of ...
tomatoes! Did you know that one of the best
places to procure these herbaceous perennials
is at a winery? Forget the tasteless brands you
find at the store, instead, spend an afternoon
at one of Sonoma County’s most popular food
and wine gatherings: the 13th Annual
Kendall-Jackson
Heirloom
Tomato
Festival. Participants of this day long affair
can sample from more than 170 varieties of
heirloom tomatoes in every size, shape and
color imaginable picked fresh from the
winery’s Culinary Gardens. There are several
entertaining things to do including: taste
recipes from fine food purveyors, stroll
through the fabulous Bruschetta Boulevard,
watch Food & Wine magazine’s Best New
Chef’s Challenge, participate in wine education seminars, judge a tomato growing
contest, take a garden tour and enjoy live
music. The festival is held in the walnut grove
behind the Château at the Kendall-Jackson
Wine Center. Tickets for the Saturday,
September 12th, event are $65 per person
and can be purchased at www.KJ.com or call
1-800-769-3649.
Tasting History
If you’ve never been to Napa Valley’s oldest
winery, Charles Krug, then you’re in for
some winemaking history. Founded in 1861,
the winery has 800 acres of prime vineyards
spread out across several Napa appellations
and produces more than ten varietals. Charles
Krug is a registered historical landmark which
includes the original wine cellar and contains
one of the valley’s largest collections of rare
and aged vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The perfect time to visit this legendary winery
is Saturday, September 19th, during their
58th Annual Tastings on the Lawn. While
there, stroll among the giant oak trees
towering above the lush grounds while you
taste current vintages. Whether you favor the
fresh, crisp taste of a Sauvignon Blanc or the
fruity mouthfeel that rewards your palate with
the Family Reserve Generations, you're
certain to find a wine that you'll love (fifteen
current releases and food pairings will be
offered for your enjoyment). If that isn't
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enough, throw off your shoes and squish your
toes in the soft grass while you dance to the
beat of a great band. Walk through the renovated Carriage House and reward yourself
with barrel tastings of the upcoming reserve
releases and meet with winemaker David
Galzignato. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets,
straw hats and comfy shoes are encouraged!
Tickets are $30 in advanced, $35 at the door.
To participate, call (888) 747-5784 or visit
them online at www.CharlesKrug.com. FYI:
Visitors will receive a 20 percent discount on
all wines purchased during the day.
Best Bet
This year marks the 112th Valley of the
Moon Vintage Festival, a tradition celebrating the bounty, community and local
culture of Sonoma Valley. California’s secondoldest festival (following the Rose Parade), the
Vintage Festival takes place September 25th
through the 27th in and around Sonoma’s
historic Plaza. Food, wine, art and family
activities mark Saturday and Sunday’s festivities at Sonoma’s Plaza, which include music,
dancing, children’s games, food and wine
tasting, a parade, historical reenactments, a
wacky waiter’s relay race and grape stomping.
As always, the free live music features some
popular performers including: the Whiskey
Thieves, Shannon Rider and local favorite, the
Hellhounds, to name a few. Evening events
include Friday’s Patron’s Night Gala, featuring
more than 70 wines, delicious food samples
and music by Joey Altman’s Back Burner
Blues Band. Tickets to the Gala are $75. To
purchase, call (707) 996-2109 or go online to
www.SonomaVinFest.org
Art Buzz
Napa Valley Open Studios is a juried
program that includes two weekends of selfguided tours of artists' studios throughout the
Napa Valley, featuring painters, sculptors,
photographers, ceramists, fiber artists,
jewelry makers, glass artists and other fine
artisans. This program provides a unique
opportunity to meet and talk with artists,
learn about art-making techniques and the
creative process and buy local art right from
the source. The 22nd Napa Valley Open
Studio Tour takes place during the weekends
of September 19th and 20th; and September
26th and 27th. There is no charge to participate. Call 1-888-850-6665 or visit the website
www.NVOpenStudios.com for details.
Sierra Sips
The Northern Sierra wine region has, for
many years, been California’s best kept secret
- but the word is spreading. Each years, thousands of visitors explore the small and distinctive wineries that blanket this historic region.
The mountain-grown soils and warm sunlight
create flavor profiles that are rich in distinction with full-bodied intensity. An excellent
time to discover this under-the-radar grapegrowing area is Saturday, September 12th
during “Grape Affair.” Taste wines from 14
Nevada County wineries in a private park. Sip
barrel tastings and new releases and chat up
the winemakers. Stroll the grassy setting
under majestic pines, towering oaks and giant
beech trees while listening to live music.
Enjoy a broad selection of unique area wines
in your commemorative wine glass as you
saunter around MacBoyle Lake and historic
fountain. Browse through the works of local
artists and hone your aroma detection &
discrimination skills with friendly mentors.
Sample gourmet treats available for purchase
from local chefs as you enjoy a warm
welcome and a delightful afternoon at Loma
Rica Ranch. Cost is $25 per person. To attend,
visit www.NSWineCountry.com or call 1866-355-6493.
Hot Tickets
If you are a lover of wine and horses, here’s
an event that brings together both passions.
On Sunday, September 20, head over to
Shone Farm (6225 Eastside Road,
Forestville), as the Sonoma County friends
of CHANGE will be hosting their annual end
of summer barbecue. In addition to delicious
grilled foods, participants will also be treated
to live music, equestrian demonstrations, a
silent auction and, of course, wine tasting.
There will be lots of activities for children,
making this a fun family outing. Tickets in
advance are $35 for adults, $15 for children
12 and under. Add $5 for tickets purchased at
the door. To participate, visit the website
at www.SonomaChangeProgram.com, call
(707) 570-7050, or simply go to Shone Farm.
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Jocelyn Lonen Winery Golf & Grapes Event
Tee Off for a Cure for Brain Tumors – Golf &
Grapes Gala Event and Charity Pro-Am Classic
Meet, greet and play with PGA and LPGA
Tour Pros at the exclusive Mayacama Golf
Club. The First Annual Jocelyn Lonen
Winery Golf & Grapes Gala and Charity
Pro-Am Classic will benefit the Musella
Foundation for Brain Tumor Research. The
two-day event features a gala, live auction,
golf tournament and awards ceremony.
Sunday, October 4 – Gala Event at
Mayacama (www.mayacama.com) The wine
country’s private golf, lodging and wine club;
4:30 to 11 p.m. Meet and greet the Tour Pros
over cocktails and wine tasting; silent
auction, dinner, live auction and dancing.
Monday, October 5 – Charity Pro-Am
Classic, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mayacama,
nestled in the picturesque hills of northern
Sonoma County. Meet, greet and golf with
the Tour Pros.
Gala Event – Sunday, October 4, 4:30
to 11 p.m. – Enjoy cocktails and wine
tasting with delectable hors d’oeuvres, overlooking the 1st and 18th holes, mingling
with the Tour Pros, winemakers and vintners. Join the silent auction at the clubhouse; dine in the stone courtyard shaded
by graceful trees, enjoying a four course
dinner featuring beef tenderloin and bid on
select lots during the live auction. Dance
under the moonlight and stars following the
live auction.
Charity Pro-Am Classic – Monday,
October 5, 9:30 to 8 p.m. – Arrive in time
for the continental breakfast when the
driving range opens. After registering at the
clubhouse, join the golf clinic given by Tour
Pros at the driving range with sweeping
vistas of the magnificent scenery. At 11:30
a.m, the golf tournament begins with a
shotgun start. A scramble format includes
two flights: a Pro-Am flight – fivesomes,
with one Tour Pro and four amateurs and an
Amateur flight – foursomes, with four
amateurs. After the tournament, meet and
greet the Tour Pros, winemakers and vintners while enjoying cocktails, wine and hors
d’oeuvres in the wine caves beneath the
clubhouse. Enjoy dinner featuring short ribs
and awards following.
Confirmed PGA Tour players include
Jason Caron, Ian Baker-Finch, DA Points,
Brett Quigley, Jimmy Walker and Charles
Warren. Confirmed LPGA Tour players
include Kate Golden, Liz Janangelo, Cindy
Rarick and Carri Wood.
For details and package prices, visit
www.golfandgrapes.org, call (707) 8326263 or email [email protected]
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LEDSON HOTEL
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
KENWOOD INN AND SPA
A premier Sonoma County destination for discerning visitors seeking gracious treatment, lush surroundings, soothing pools and elegant accommodations all in a Tuscan
Setting.
(707) 833-1293
10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
www.kenwoodinn.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
(209) 334-3952
www.robinsnestlodi.com
WINE AND ROSES HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
2505 W. Turner Road
(209) 334-6988
AMOROSA INN AND GARDENS
8400 E. Harney Lane
(209) 367-0882
THE INN AT LOCKHOUSE
19960 Elliot Road, Lockeford
(209) 727-5715
MONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COAST
LAMP LIGHTER INN
Tucked into an ancient grove of trees and just steps to the famous Carmel Beach, you will discover a
charming inn with two cottages and four guest rooms inn and Sunset House Suites. These bed and
breakfast boutique hotels have been serving the traveling public since 1935.
(831) 624-6046
www.carmellamplighter.com
VAGABOND’S INN
Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the midst of Carmel's
finest restaurants, unique shops and well-known art galleries and blocks away
from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn.
(831) 624-7738
www.vagabondshouseinn
CASA DE CARMEL AND MONTE VERDE INNS
Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Just steps from Ocean Avenue with its many shops,
galleries and restaurants, the Inn is only five blocks from the miracle mile of Carmel’s white sandy
beach. Style, comfort, location – these inns have it all.
Monte Verde & Ocean Ave., Carmel
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LONE OAK LODGE
Voted Monterey PeninsulaTravel Planner BestValue.Within minutes to aquarium, wineries,
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY
Tastings on the Lawn
at Charles Krug Winery
Charles Krug Winery welcomes wine, food and music lovers to the
58th Annual Tastings on the Lawn, Saturday, September 19th. Stroll
among the towering oak trees on the lush grounds at Napa Valley’s
first winery while you taste the current releases of ultra-premium
wines, including Family Reserves and Limited Releases. Members of
the Peter Mondavi Sr. family will greet guests, sign bottles and answer
questions about the wines and the renovation of this historic estate.
Whether you favor the fresh, crisp taste of a Sauvignon Blanc or
the fruity mouthfeel that rewards your palate with the Family Reserve
Generations, you’re sure to find a wine that you’ll love. With each of
the fifteen current releases, food pairings created by Calistoga’s All
Seasons Catering will be offered for your enjoyment.
If that isn’t enough, throw off your shoes and squish your toes in
the soft grass while you dance to the beat of the classic rock guitarist
Paul Hlebcar’s four-piece “Across the Pond” band. Walk through the
renovated Carriage House and reward yourself with barrel tastings of
our upcoming Family Reserve releases and meet with winemaker
David Galzignato.
The event also welcomes back for his fifth year at TOL famed
Santa Rosa caricaturist, Doug Shannon. This free activity lets Doug
capture unique and colorful features of the attendees to take home
and enjoy.
Cesare and Rosa Mondavi originated the Tastings on the Lawn in
1951 as a means to educate consumers about wine. Fifty-eight years
later, Peter Mondavi, now the family patriarch, continues the tradition
on the grounds of the Charles Krug estate, established in 1861 by
Prussian immigrant Charles Krug and acquired by his parents in
1943.
Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, straw hats and comfy shoes are
encouraged!
Advance tickets for the 21 and over event, which runs from 2 to 5
p.m., are available online at www.charleskrug.com for $30 and at the
door for $35. Advance purchase tickets can be picked up at will call
the day of the event. Call 1-888-747-5784 with questions. Visitors
will receive a 20 percent discount on all wines purchased that day.
Charles Krug Winery is located at 2800 Main Street in St. Helena.
Tasting room and picnic area are opn daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Folio Fine Wine Partners Adds Arnaldo Caprai to Portfolio
Mondavi family import company selected
as exclusive U.S. importer for leading
Umbrian wine producer.
Folio Fine Wine Partners, a Michael
Mondavi Family-owned company that
represents specially selected wines from the
great winegrowing families of the world,
announced today that it has been named as
the U.S. importer for all Arnaldo Caprai
wines.
“We are delighted to forge this partnership with the Caprai family,” said Michael
Mondavi, founder and coach, Folio Fine
Wine Partners. “Our goal is to represent
great winemaking families of the world and
the Arnaldo Caprai wines will be a terrific
addition to our Italian portfolio. Umbria is
an exciting region that is growing in popularity among fine wine consumers.”
“The current economic environment has
left consumers looking for wines that deliver
exceptional quality and value, without sacrificing authenticity,” Mondavi added
The winery is named after Arnaldo
Caprai, the successful textile businessman
who founded the company in 1971 to fulfill
his dream of producing his own wine.
Starting off with only five hectares, Caprai
eventually acquired more vineyards over
time as he saw the great potential in the local
Umbrian varieties, in particular the Sagrantino grape. In 1988, Mr. Caprai’s son, Marco
Caprai, took over management of the winery.
“We selected Folio Fine Wine Partners as
our new U.S. importer because we felt the
team had the passion and expertise required
to grow our brand,” said Marco Caprai, CEO
of Arnaldo Caprai. “Also, as quality wine
producers themselves, we believe Michael
Mondavi and his family have a unique
understanding of our business.”
Arnaldo Caprai is the leading producer of
Sagrantino di Montefalco, a wine produced
from 100% Sagrantino grapes. Since its
inception, the company has been dedicated
to research and experimentation with
Sagrantino, a varietal that is native to the
Montefalco region. Through intensive clonal
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selection, Caprai brought Sagrantino back
from near extinction. The winery employs
modern winemaking techniques to create
high quality, intense wines that maintain the
distinct character of Sagrantino.
Located in Montefalco near the town of
Assisi, the Arnaldo Caprai winery is a
contemporary facility that is dedicated to
educating the public about Sagrantino.
The following Arnaldo Caprai wines are
currently available at fine wine shops and
restaurants:
Montefalco Sagrantino 25th Anniversary,
Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano, Montefalco Rosso, Grecante Grechetto dei Colli
Martani, Anima Umbra Rosso and Anima
Umbra Bianco.
About Folio Fine Wine Partners
Folio Fine Wine Partners was founded in
2004 by Michael Mondavi and his wife,
Isabel, with their children, Dina and Rob,
who oversees winegrowing operations for the
company. Folio is an importer, fine wine
agency and producer of quality wines from
the world’s premiere and emerging wine
regions. Folio provides sales, marketing and
public relations services to wine brands from
California, Argentina, Italy, Austria, Germany,
Spain and New Zealand.
Folio also operates a custom-crush winery
called the Folio Winemakers’ Studio, located
in Napa’s Carneros region, and a wine bar
called the Folio Enoteca & Winery at the
Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa.
ZD Wines Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Help ZD Wines stomp grapes! This year, visitors
will discover the very essence of harvest season in Napa
Valley. It’s about the people, the wine, the beauty of the
valley, and taking full advantage of the season with a
three-day harvest celebration centered around ZD’s
40th anniversary. Founded in 1969, ZD Wines will
host three days of food, wine and entertainment to
commemorate four decades of winemaking.
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, October 2 – 40th Anniversary Abacus XI Dinner
Kick-off the weekend celebration. 20 couples will check-in to The Carneros Inn
before enjoying an Abacus XI release at the Hilltop Dining Room.
Saturday, October 3 – 40th Anniversary Festival
Be the first to sample fermenting 2009 harvest grapes from the barrel in ZD’s “White
Room,” experience a grape stomp, barrel-making demonstration, live music and a silent
barrel auction of 2008 Founder’s Reserve Pinot Noir to benefit the di Rosa “Art Alive”.
Sunday, October 4 – 40th Anniversary – “Return to the Past” at di Rosa “Art Alive”
Guests will join the deLeuze family at the di Rosa “Art Alive” at Winery Lake Vineyard, a historic location for ZD Wines, founding vineyard that provided the grapes for
the first crush in 1969.
For detailed information about the 40th Anniversary Celebration and ticket price,
visit www.zdwines.com/40thanniversary.html
The tasting room at ZD Wines is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ZD Wines is
located on the Silverado Trail in the town of Rutherford.
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Tasting Room of the Week:
LOUIS M. MARTINI
WINERY
by Michelle J. Baker
It’s harvest season, the magical time of
year in wine country when there’s a buzz in
the air, on the street and in the vineyards
carrying the promise of a new vintage.
And, it’s the perfect time to head over to
Louis M. Martini Winery, where you can
experience harvest up close and personally
in the winery’s extended Harvest Tour.
On the tour visitors get to spend time in
the estate vineyard, Thomann Station, where
they have been growing Petite Sirah since the
1980s. You’ll learn all about viticulture; have
a chance to taste grapes in the vineyard; and
do some sugar sampling with a refractometer
as well as learning about the winery’s rich
history and commitment to making distinctive wines.
The winery is also featuring a Reserve
tasting this fall that includes the 2004 Monte
Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon, plus 2004 and
2005 Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignons side-by-
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side. These are tremendously complex and
interesting wines that you’ll want to sit and
enjoy slowly, think about and talk about.
The Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon
comes from the winery’s crown jewel – the
historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. This
renowned vineyard, purchased by Louis M.
Martini in 1938, has the perfect conditions
for great Cabernet Sauvignon – old vines,
rocky, red volcanic soils, and mountain
elevation.
The Lot 1 designation was first used by
Louis P. Martini in 1968 for special premium
lots made from top Napa Valley fruit. Today,
third-generation winemaker Mike Martini
honors the winery’s legacy as a leader in
producing ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignons by blending the best lots of Napa
mountain fruit to make Lot 1.
Visitors can also choose from a couple
other tastings in their visit to Martini. The
“Taste the Winery Exclusives” flight features
wines from No. 254, the micro-winery at
Martini that is focused on producing small
batches of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
blends and an occasional surprise. This
tasting also includes the 2003 Los Niños, a
wine Mike Martini started to make in 1979
upon the birth of his first child. Now in its
25th vintage, every year children under the
age of five design the label for the Los Niños.
The “Taste of the Appellation” flight
features a comparative tasting of Cabernet
Sauvignons. Experience the difference
“place” makes in this tasting of the 2006
Alexander Valley, the 2006 Napa Valley and
the 2005 Monte Rosso (Sonoma Valley)
Cabernet Sauvignons.
Before you leave, don’t forget to check
out the winery’s fine selection of soft goods –
books, clothing, wine accessories, glassware
and more.
Visit Louis M. Martini Winery at 254
South St. Helena Highway, just a mile south
of the town of St. Helena. The tasting room
is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.
Louis M. Martini Winery’s Annual Cellar Sale
S T. H E L E N A
Louis M. Martini Winery® Invites You to The Annual Cellar Sale, Saturday, September 12, noon to 4 p.m.
Plan an afternoon stop at Louis M. Martini on September 12 for the winery’s Annual Cellar Sale. The
sale offers the opportunity to buy cases of older vintage wines and big bottles, all at an incredible value
with huge savings of 50-70% off retail prices! It’s a great opportunity to stock up your cellars and wine
racks in time for the holiday season, or chip in with some friends on a few cases of library treasures.
There will be a limited number of bottles available that have been signed by Mike Martini, making them
a great gift for the wine lovers in your life or a fabulous talking point at your
next gathering! The winery will be serving Italian cheeses and library wines
will be available for tasting.
New Release Zinfandel and Petite Sirah at Louis Martini
Louis Martini Winery is kicking off fall with a couple of winery-exclusive new releases. The 2006 Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Zinfandel comes
from vines planted in 1890s on the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. These
vines have twisted upon themselves over the years and so turn out limited
quantities of small clusters, making the fruit intensely flavorful with jammy
blackberry fruit and a spicy nose.
The 2007 No. 254 Petite Sirah is 100% made from grapes from the
historic Thomann Station vineyard, right behind the winery in St. Helena.
The wine is crafted in the winery’s state of the art micro-winery – Cellar
254. Because Petite Sirah is thick skinned, it produces wines with dark
colors and intense fruit flavors. The 2007 a distinct blueberry nose, with a
smoky aspect which follows thru to the palate.
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Calistoga
HOT SPRINGS • COOL WINES • WARM WELCOME
Plan a Visit to the Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga
by Christin Piccin
When wine touring has tired you out, take a short detour from
Highway 29 beneath the lofty peak of Mt. St. Helena, for a nature
break at Old Faithful Geyser of California.
Just outside Calistoga, the Geyser’s peaceful garden “theater” is
ringed with tall grasses and feathery-leafed bamboo. In anticipation of
the imminent eruption, I found a shady seat at one of the many picnic
tables scattered about and closed my eyes. Only the songs of chirping
birds who were secreted away in the bamboo, were evident. Suddenly,
though, there was an ominous, throaty rumble. My eyes popped open.
The geyser was coming to life.
Centered in a small, grass-hemmed pond, the geyser had begun
coughing puffs of steam which dissolved into the warm afternoon air.
Then it started to gurgle and bubble like a witch’s cauldron. Suddenly
it sent up a few spurts three or four feet high.
After a few minutes of playful squirting, it erupted. It was as if
someone had opened a fire hydrant straight into the sky. A column of
350-degree hot water spouted from the rocky source, backlit by the
sun. As it peaked, the steaming water fanned out into miniscule
droplets that fell like shimmering diamond dust then disappeared,
leaving the pond as calm and serene as it was before the show began.
Hot springs and steam vents are numerous but there are only a
handful of geysers in the world that can be relied on to erupt
predictably and repeatedly. Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of
those.
Geyser owner Olga Kolbek, who has logged the geyser’s activity
since 1983, noticed a surprising link between the geyser’s eruptions
and earthquakes. While the geyser spouts off at 40-minute intervals
most days, subsequent studies by seismologists have revealed that
California’s Old Faithful goes off schedule when earthquakes activity
is imminent. The geyser’s eruptions come farther apart and decrease in
size, coinciding with earthquakes within 300 miles in the next few
days.
Kolbek delights in sharing her vast knowledge of the geyser and of
local history, and is available by appointment for private tours. Likewise, a series of panels scattered through the garden area, plus a video
room explain the mysteries of California’s Old Faithful. The geyser is
located at 1299 Tubbs Lane off Hwy. 29 in Calistoga and is open 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m., every day of the year. For more information, call (707) 9426463 or visit www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com.
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CALISTOGA
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Yountville
W H E R E
S H O P P I N G
M E E T S
L I F E S T Y L E
V Marketplace – A Variety of Fine Merchandise Awaits
Old romantic stone winery? Check.
Designer labels? Check. Fine art? Yep.
Award-winning wines? Delicious food?
Absolutely! Head no further than V Marketplace – a destination gem at the heart of
historic Yountville in Napa Valley.
Set in the old Groezinger Winery, V
YO U N T V I L L E
Marketplace is a unique collection of
contemporary shops, superb galleries, and,
of course, world-class wine boutiques that
even the most traveled-of-tourists and localof-locals will enjoy. The old Groezinger
Winery (circa 1870 and listed on the United
States Registry of Historic Places) has been
restored so that the time-worn bricks,
cobblestones and exposed wood architecture
of one of Napa’s oldest wineries today styl-
ishly houses some of the best places to find
Napa Valley winemakers, artisans, designers
and chefs.
V Marketplace is open seven days a week,
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except restaurants and
winebars) and is located at 6525 Washington
Street in Yountville, Napa Valley. Exit
Veterans Home Exit from CA Highway 29.
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BALDACCI FAMILY VINEYARDS
Vineyards, Winemaking and Guest Experience – A Winning Combination
The Silverado Trail is dotted
with small, family-owned
wineries that produce
outstanding estate wines.
Baldacci Family Vineyards is a
welcome stop on the Trail, just
east of Yountville – a unique
winery that has 17 acres of estate
Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaking facilities and wine caves
under an historic volcanic knoll
in the Stags Leap District.
Thomas and Brenda Baldacci
purchased 17 acres of Cabernet
Sauvignon in the Stags Leap
District in 1997. At that time,
the vineyard grew grapes for
some of the surrounding
wineries. The Baldacci’s
continued as winegrowers for a
couple of years deciding to begin
what they hoped would become
a family legacy by producing an
estate wine for the first time with
the 2000 vintage. This first wine,
which was released in 2003, was
the beginning of a commitment
to both vineyard and family –
the enjoyment of combining a
passion for great winemaking
with an opportunity
to share the creation
of a business with
their four young
sons. Baldacci Family
Vineyards is a collaborative effort between
vineyard management, winemaking
and guest experience.
By beginning in the
vineyards, under the
watchful eyes of the vineyard
managers and winemaker, the
vineyards reach their maximum
enjoy the views and the late
afternoon sun? Lingering over a
glass of Pinot Noir under the
umbrellas on the patio is the
perfect ending to a day out
winetasting in the Napa
Valley.Contact Baldacci Family
Vineyards by email at
[email protected] or
call (707) 944-9261.
potential producing grapes with
concentrated flavors and exceptional tannic structure. The goal
at Baldacci Vineyards is to grow
the finest quality grapes and
minimally handle them, allowing
their unique qualities to come
through in the finished wine.
The wines are created by
Rolando Herrera who has had
extensive experience with the
grapes in the Stags Leap District.
“My philosophy of winemaking,”
he says, “is to make
wines with silky, velvety
texture and great character – no monster
tannins. My charge is to
make the best wine
possible while respecting
the vineyard site and its
terroir.”
Herrera creates three
distinctive Cabernet
Sauvignon wines from
the grapes on the Estate property, along with a couple
surprises from some hand-
selected vineyards throughout
the Napa Valley (Pinot Noir from
Carneros and Syrah from the
Coombsville area of Napa).
A visit to the tasting room is
the chance to get to know the
rest of the Baldacci team and
taste the wines that come from
the grapes grown just outside
the tasting room doors.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. by appointment for tours
and tasting, there is always a
friendly face, an open bottle of
wine and a Baldacci Family
story waiting. The tours are
tailored to each guest. Do you
want to know more about the
vineyards, the Stags Leap
District and the development of
the caves? You can wander past
the vineyards and into the caves
with a glass of the latest vintage
in hand. Are you interested in
the winemaking process? A
quick trip to the crush pad will
answer all your production
questions. Or, would you rather
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Napa’s 33rd Annual Wine & Crafts Fair, September 12
The 33rd Annual Napa Wine and Crafts Fair is Saturday,
September 12, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on First Street in Downtown Napa. The event – which features 150 artists showing original,
handcrafted art and crafts, Napa Valley wines, micro-brewed beer, and
plenty of food, attracts up to 15,000 people a year.
Marla Bird, who has orgainized the event for three years, has made
some changes to keep the show fresh. “We introduce new artists every
year, so attendees have new arts and crafts to enjoy.” Additionally, the
show will feature a children’s area, with arts and activities geared
toward the littler ones.
“We are also going to have a wine court this year,” said Bird. “Wine
booths will still be featured on First Street, but the court will be a
chance to try more wines, sit and relax and enjoy music.”
The Napa Wine and Crafts Fair has been rated as one of the top
three events in Northern California. Organizers attribute part of the
popularity to the fact it’s in Napa. “Napa in September is a wonderful
place to be. Where else can you stroll down the street, enjoying the
work of crafters while sipping a glass of Napa Valley wine? There’s a
bit of something for everyone in this Faire, whatever your taste or
budget.”
Categories for the show include: jewelry, photos, paintings,
ceramics, clothing, wood, floral, glass and more. The food court
features bands all day. Parking and admission are free.
From Highway 29, take First Street exit to Downtown. For more
information, call (707) 257-0322 or visit www.napadowntown.com.
Napa River Rock & Stroll – September 26
Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano presents the Napa River Rock &
Stroll 6K Fun Run for Child Abuse Prevention on Saturday, September
26, 2009. A fundraiser for Cope Family Center, the inaugural Rock &
Stroll will kick off what is sure to become one of Napa’s most anticipated annual events. The self-timed course begins at Kennedy Park
and continues along the scenic Napa River Trail, ending at Veterans
Memorial Park in Downtown Napa. Participants will be cheered on to
the Finish Line Festival on Main Street, with live music, food and
family-friendly activities for all. For more information, call (707) 2521123.
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Napa Valley Fine Art
‘Funny Sheep’ Grazing at RASgalleries
The vineyards of Napa Valley have
“Wooley Weeders” in the winter to organically
clear weeds and RASgalleries in Yountville
has “Funny Sheep” this summer to nurture
the soul and bring a smile to your day,
everyday. New to the gallery, ceramic artist,
Renata Allen, creates whimsical sheep with
human-like faces reflective of different
cultures and with a warmth and charm that
is certain to please.
“I first met Renata at RASgalleries when
she came in looking for a piece of art a friend
had told her about. We got to chatting, she
mentioned she was a ceramic artist who
creates sheep and I knew it was meant to be,”
says RASgalleries owner, Ronda Schaer. “You
see, I grew up on our family’s sheep ranch in
the hills of Sonoma County and the sheep
bring fond memories of those days. Sheep are
such peaceful creatures and I would become
attached to certain ones in the herd because
they had such beautiful and unique faces.
Much like human faces have certain characteristics, so too do the sheep.” Each of Ms.
Allen’s sheep (AKA her “babies”) has a
personality and no two are ever alike. Ms.
Schaer continues, “In my present flock, I
have one with a huge grin showing white
teeth, another having sleepy eyes and cigar,
while another sits contemplating it’s inner
soul.”
Renata Allen moved to Napa Valley in
1994 from her native country Poland. Our
quiet, rural environment allowed her time to
develop her instinctive passion for sculpture
and while studying at Napa Valley College
she learned to express her feelings using raw
clay bodies such as bisque, stoneware and
low fire clays. Her “babies” are created from
hand built forms of coils and slabs which,
when combined with her glazes, manifest an
earthy tone, texture and mood in each original piece.
“I seek always to empower my work
with a life and breath of its own. Thus my
pieces reflect my own heart and soul frozen
in a moment of time,” said artist Renata
Allen.
See the new and expanding flock at
RASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street (next
to Bouchon Bistro), Yountville, Napa Valley
94599. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
closed on Tuesday. For further information,
please phone (707) 944-9211.
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O’BRIEN ESTATE WINERY
A Romantic Dream Come True
by Charles Neave
As is the case with some wineries – many
of them I would guess – romance plays a
major part in their creation. A good thing,
too, since it can displace reality at times,
and passion can overcome harsh facts and
figures. Napa’s O’Brien Estate Winery is one
example, and a successful one.
“The winery began as a romantic dream
over two decades ago when my husband
Bart and I visited the Napa Valley on our
third date,” said Barb O’Brien, with a smile.
“We wanted to create wines that reflected the
soil they were grown in and our passion for
authentic wines made without artificial techniques.
“Only traditional Bordeaux winemaking
practices and French oak barrels would be
used to allow the wine to fully express its
nuances,” added Bart.
Their estate vineyards are located in the
Oak Knoll area in the southern Napa Valley,
where the climate is ideal for Chardonnay,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines. In
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this part of the valley the fog burns off early,
with the cooling influence of San Pablo Bay
helping to moderate peak daytime temperatures. The result is that natural acidity and
the more delicate nuances of varietal character are consistently preserved. In fact their
soil composition is very similar to that of the
world famous Chateau Cheval Blanc vineyards in Pomerol.
Today, their roster of wines includes, in
addition to two Reserve wines, an Estate
Merlot, an Estate Chardonnay, a special,
limited production Chardonnay called
“Attraction,” a wonderfully rich Bordeauxstyle blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc and Merlot) simply but intriguingly
called “Seduction,” and the refreshing “Flirtation” Rosé. At O’Brien it is impossible to
break free of the romance, it seems.
Of course as with any winery the taste is
in the glass, which is why O’Brien offers a
variety of tour and tasting options. During
the tour you will see how grapes are grown,
pruned and harvested in the vineyard before
visitors head back to the winery to witness
the winemaking process, from crushing
grapes to aging the juice in French oak
barrels. If you are there during the harvest
you may actually be able to see the entire
process in action. But no matter the time of
year, you are always welcome to bring a
picnic lunch, to enjoy with their wines while
looking out over the vineyards and the hills
beyond. All-in-all a perfect wine country
experience.
O’Brien Estate Winery is at 1200 Orchard
Avenue in Napa, south of Yountville and a
half mile west of Highway 29. Turn west off
Highway 29 at the stoplight at Oak Knoll
and then take a left onto Solano. Orchard
Avenue is the first right; they are half a mile
down on the right. The tasting room is open
for a variety of tastings and tours by
appointment, Monday through Saturday,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
For more information and to make an
appointment, go to their website at
www.obrienestate.com or call them, (707)
252-8463 – on weekends call (707) 3323117.
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Tasting Room of the Week:
SIMI WINERY
by Millie Howie
Ever since that day, more than 100 years
ago – when Isabelle Simi Haigh announced to
her work crew that she wanted them to
convert a huge, unused wine vat into a
unique tasting room – Simi Winery has built
a reputation for offering visitors not just tastes
of superb wines but comfortable and unique
settings in which to try the wines. In the
warm visiting days of summer, tours often
begin in the redwood grove that shelters the
tasting room. The grove also serves as the
focal point for events and for special food and
wine explorations.
This summer many Simi guests may be
seen, heads raised, making gentle sniffing
sounds and remarking that they think they
smell pizzas. And they are right. Each
Saturday from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m., the
redwood grove is transformed into an exotic
sort of pizza parlor, offering a menu of exotic
pizzas created by Chef Eric Lee. The pizzas
are made in the East Coast thin-crust style,
but the toppings are all strictly local, with
generous use of fresh-from-the-farm greens
that Eric selects for the pizza he calls
“Forage.” Even the Italian sausage (salsicce) is
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made by Eric in the winery kitchen.
As delicious as the pizzas are, the winery
staff eagerly points out that they taste even
more tempting when consumed in the setting
of the redwood grove, and nearly everyone
involved with the winery loves to tell the
story of this historic family and the teenage
girl who kept the winery operating profitably
when both her father and her uncle died
unexpectedly within a few weeks of each
other and left her to carry on. Even the stones
used in construction of the waterfall in the
grove have a story to tell, since all the materials that went into the creation of this idyllic
spot were recycled from earlier structures or
were natural stones found on the property as
land was cleared for vineyards over the years.
The long communal tables where wine
fanciers from everywhere sit down as perfect
strangers and rise as friends trading their own
recipes for special pizzas, were crafted from
staves of old fermentation tanks.
Many pizza lovers swear that the only
wine to consume with their favorite pizzas,
no matter which crust is made or what
toppings are sprinkled over the top, is
Cabernet Sauvignon, The hearty, beautifully
balanced 2006 Alexander Valley Cabernet
and the 2005 Reserve Cabernet just released
by Simi Winery will only reinforce that belief,
and the more daring suggest that they have
found a new combination to savor, quaffing
the gold medal winning 2008 Sauvignon
Blanc with the Forage and Sausage pizzas.
This trio of wines is only available, at the
present time, in the tasting room, so while the
pizzas bake, visitors may want to sample
these three elegant newcomers.
Simi Winery is located at 16275 Healdsburg Avenue at the north end of Healdsburg.
For information or diretions, call (707) 4733236.
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Vintners Inn, A ‘Green Hotel’ Awarded Highest Honor
by the State of California’s Dept. of General Services
Vintners Inn (www.vintnersinn.com) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma
County’s premiere wine country destination, has been awarded the
Leadership Level in the California Green Lodging Program by the
State of California’s Department of General Services. The Leadership
Level is the highest level of program participation. Vintners Inn is one
of only 100 or so hotels throughout the State of California to have
been honored with this award, and only one of three hotels in Santa
Rosa.
The Green Lodging Program recognizes those “green hotels” doing
their part to keep California green. The program brings together the
lodging industry, state travelers and the environment, encouraging the
diversion of waste from landfills and the conservation of energy and
water, thus providing cleaner air to breathe. The program encourages
state travelers to seek out these certified “green hotels” like Vintners
Inn.
From the very beginning, owners Don and Rhonda Carano’s green
philosophy started with the planting of approximately 80 acres of
vineyards surrounding Vintners Inn, the time and effort to build a
waste treatment system for the property, and the introduction of
vegetable and herb gardens, and olive tree orchards, as well as the
manicured landscape with flowers and fountains.
“It’s always been our objective to do our part to help protect the
environment,” said Rhonda Carano. “We’re so honored to be recognized for our efforts. We’re very proud we can say produce from our
sustainable vegetable gardens is used in our from-the-earth-to-thetable menus at Vintners Inn, the Event Center and John Ash & Co.;
our living fence of sunflowers is not only functional, but aesthetically
pleasing; our reclaimed water system helps cut down on fresh water
usage; and we have one small
garbage compactor that is picked up
once a week in comparison to five
recycling bins picked up three times
a week – all good examples of how
we are doing our part to further our
green initiatives.”
Leadership Level hotels like Vintners Inn are required to have a
written environmental policy in
place, and to meet all seven of the
program’s criteria: waste minimization, reuse/recycling, energy efficiency, conservation and management, waste management, freshwater
resource
management,
hazardous materials management,
and environmentally and socially
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sensitive purchasing policies.
“I am so proud of our team here at Vintners Inn,” said General
Manager Percy Brandon. “We could not have accomplished this
coveted certification without the help and cooperation of many of our
employees. Many of the initiatives came directly from line staff in
cooperation with management. And, of course, we invite our guests to
contribute to our efforts.”
Surrounded by the scenic Northern California landscape, acres of
lush vineyards, and beautifully landscaped grounds with courtyards
and fountains, Vintners Inn is located just 60 miles north of San Francisco in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. Vintners Inn has
44 luxurious rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art Event Center, the
renowned John Ash & Co. restaurant, and The Front Room Bar &
Lounge.
Vintners Inn Event Center is located at Vintners Inn on Barnes
Road, River Road exit, just west of Highway 101; (707) 575-7350,
www.vintnersinn.com.
For additional information about the California Green Lodging
Program, visit www.travel.dgs.ca.gov/lodging/greenlodging.
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Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley Debut Annual ‘ZinTopia’
Tasting Event and Harvest Celebration September 19
Dry Creek Valley makes some of California’s premier Zinfandels and is home to
one of the world’s greatest collections of
century-old Zinfandel vines. The Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley will showcase
this signature varietal at ZinTopia, their inaugural consumer wine tasting, educational
event and harvest celebration slated for
Saturday, September 19 at the Lake Sonoma
Warm Springs Recreation Area in Dry Creek
Valley, Sonoma County. ZinTopia participants
will have the opportunity to taste more than
50 wines from Dry Creek Valley wineries and
meet dozens of winemakers and grape
growers from the small, multi-generational
wineries and vineyards of Dry Creek Valley.
In addition to a comprehensive tasting of
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels, as well as Sauvignon Blancs and uncommon varietals,
ZinTopia will offer an educational component
called Zin-Smart. Zin-Smart will give guests
an overview of Dry Creek Valley’s terroir
along with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of
harvest that includes a lively demonstration
grape stomp. Set under the sweeping arches
of a traditional open-air festival tent
surrounded by Dry Creek Valley’s dramatic
landscape, ZinTopia will tempt guests with a
variety of distinctive culinary creations from
Park Avenue Catering, Sonoma County’s only
green-certified caterer. Live blues music and a
pastoral market featuring local artisan products such as olive oils, jams and honey, fresh
produce, locally made sweets, hand-made
soaps and crafts, and valley grown wild
flowers round out the visitor experience.
“ZinTopia will give consumers an exclusive opportunity to taste over 50 Dry Creek
Valley wines and interact with the owners and
winemakers, all in one setting,” said Cheryl
Beeson, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Winegrowers of Dry Creek
Valley. “All of the participating wineries are
small, family-owned enterprises, so this is a
unique chance for consumers to visit with
them and taste these outstanding wines.”
Dry Creek Valley wineries and growers
continue to operate as boutique, multi-generational family-owned establishments with
small-to-medium productions. Land stewardship is an integral part of the winegrowers’
multi-generational perspective. A combined
effort to conserve Dry Creek Valley’s natural
resource creates an especially strong community of winegrape growers and wineries.
ZinTopia will take place from 2 to 7 p.m.
at Lake Sonoma, Warm Springs Recreation
Area, 3333 Skaggs Spring Road. It is located
at the northern end of scenic Dry Creek Valley
in Sonoma County. Tickets are $75 and are
available at www.wdcv.com. For additional
information, contact the Winegrowers of Dry
Creek Valley at (707) 433-3031.
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After Hours at Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar & Boutique
Ferrari-Carano’s Seasons
of the Vineyard Tasting Bar
& Boutique on the Healdsburg Plaza continues its
successful “Seasons After
Hours” wine receptions
through the month of
September. Only at Seasons
on the Healdsburg Plaza,
Seasons After Hours celebrates wine, music and the
art of wine country living
in a casual, relaxed, fun
and informative style with
special guests Sandra
Jordan and Chef Tom
Schmidt of John Ash & Co.
restaurant. Always from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Seasons
After Hours is the perfect way to start the evening – with a sip of wine
before dinner on the Healdsburg Plaza. The entire schedule for
September includes:
Thursday, September 17, 5:30–6:30pm,
Bringing Wine to Life with Sandra Jordan
Renowned Sandra Jordan presents her collection of impossibly
soft, Peruvian Prima Alpaca™ textiles for the home, as well as horn
and hand-crafted silver accessories. Sandra will also delve into The Art
of Decanting, the topic of her latest book, all while sipping FerrariCarano and Lazy Creek Vineyards wines.
Friday, September 18, 5:30–6:30pm
Trésor Vertical Wine Tasting
Four vintages of Ferrari-Carano’s Bordeaux-style blend, Trésor, are
presented by our own John Daniels. John leads this fun and informative tasting, exploring the nuances of each vintage, while you swirl, sip
and savor this unique opportunity to taste these delicious library
wines.
Saturday, September 19, 5:30-6:30pm, Scentiments!
The nose knows! Ferrari-Carano takes you on a journey of
exploring your “smell memory” with eight fresh aromas that are
present in four different wines. A fun and open discussion that will
make you an expert on wine aromas and flavors.
Thursday, September 24, 5:30-6:30pm
Chef Tom Schmidt from John Ash & Co. Restaurant
Meet Chef Tom Schmidt of John Ash & Co. as he pairs some of his
favorite small bite dishes with wines from Ferrari-Carano and Lazy
Creek Vineyards! Tasty, informative, fun…the perfect way to start
your evening on the Plaza!
Friday, September 25, 5:30-6:30pm
It’s all in the Glass, Riedel, that is!
Learn which glass goes with which wine and why…yes, the proper
glass does make a difference! Presented by Sylvie Laly of glassmaking
dynasty, Riedel of Austria, you’ll
sip Ferrari-Carano white and red
wines while Sylvie leads you
through the technical and hedonistic reasons why the proper
glass is so important.
Reservations recommended,
walk-ins welcome, $15 per person.
For advance reservations, contact
Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar
& Boutique, (707) 431-2222 or
www.seasonsofthevineyard.com.
Walk-ins are welcome. FerrariCarano’s Seasons of the Vineyard
Tasting Bar & Boutique is located
on the Healdsburg Plaza, 113
Plaza Street.
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D O W N T O W N
HEALDSBURG
G E YS E RV I L L E
UPCOMING EVENTS
See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
SEPTEMBER 11-13 – Ferrari-Carano Harvest Wine Country Weekend – Ferrari-Carano
Vineyards and Winery – Harvest your own grapes. Package includes 2 night stay at Vintners Inn, winemaker dinner
for two at John Ash & Co. and much more, www.ferrari-carano.com or 707-433-6700
SEPTEMBER 12 – Sonoma County Wine Pioneers Series - Women Winemakers –
Dry Creek Kitchen – package includes a 3-course dinner, $65, www.hotelhealdsburg.com, RSVP 707-431-0330
SEPTEMBER 12 – Healdsburg Soroptimist's Beer in the Plaza – Downtown Healdsburg's
Plaza Park, 3-7pm – beers, music, food and fun. $20, www.sihealdsburg.org or 707-433-8093
SEPTEMBER 13 – Thousand Flowers New Release – Hop Kiln Winery. Enjoy a quick entertaining
summer treat and shop for an array of gourmet goodies, 12-pm, www.hopkilnwinery.com or 707-433-6491
SEPTEMBER 15 – Bird Walk, Lunch, and Hawkes Wine Tasting with Peter Leveque –
Jimtown Store, 8:30am. Walk, lunch and wine tasting, $25, www.jimtown.com, RSVP 707-433-1212
SEPTEMBER 18, 25 – Fête de la vendange chez Copain – (Harvest Celebration Lunch Series) –
Copain Wines, $40/advance, 11am-2pm, www.copainwines.com, RSVP 707-836-8822
SEPTEMBER 18 – 8th Annual City of Healdsburg Fitch Mountain Golf Classic – Healdsburg Golf Club. $85/golfer. “Dinner only” $35, www.healdsburgparksandrec.org" or call 707-431-3152
SEPTEMBER 19 – Discover Harvest in Dry Creek Valley at Zintopia! – Lake Sonoma Warm
Springs Recreation Area, 50+ wines, festival tent, music, 2-7pm, www.wdcv.com or call 707-433-3031
SEPTEMBER 20 – Bone Appetit – Canine Companion’s great pairings of people, assistance dogs, wine and
food. Free, 2-6pm., www.cci.org/boneappetit or call 1-800-572-BARK (2275) or 707-577-1700
SEPTEMBER 20 – Bear Republic: Preview Beers – Bear Republic Brewpub – Sample the 22 exact
batches to be judged by the Professional Judge’s Panel at the September 24-26 festival and competition in Denver.
www.bearrepublic.com , 4-6pm, $30, www.bearrepublic.com, 707-433-BEER (2337)
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Charles Schwab Cup Championship Serves
Up 4th Annual Wine & Food Pairing Festival
When the Champions Tour’s top players return to California’s
wine country this fall, they won’t be the only professionals showcasing their talents at Sonoma Golf Club.
For the fourth straight year, tournament organizers will blend the
exquisite taste and charm of wine country with the tremendous
talent and entertainment of some of golf’s most accomplished players
by hosting the Wine & Food Pairing Festival held in conjunction
with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the Champions Tour’s
final event of the season featuring the top-30 players of the season
competing for the prestigious Charles Schwab Cup.
Dozens of the region’s finest vintners and renowned chefs will be
on hand to offer tastings of their premier varietals and delectable
treats to festival attendees Friday, October 30 through Sunday,
November 1 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Staged on the clubhouse lawn
with views of the 18th hole and neighboring vineyards, patrons will
receive admission to both the festival and tournament with the
purchase of a ticket package.
The Wine & Food Pairing Festival continues to flourish each year,
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drawing a diverse range of participants from boutique wineries to
large vineyards to top-rated local restaurants. Many Wine Country
favorites will be on site this year including Tra Vigne, John Ash &
Co., Santé at the Fairmont, El Dorado Kitchen, The Red Grape,
Ristorante Allegria, Cuvée, Stark’s Steakhouse, Costeaux French
Bakery, ZuZu, Mondo, Roessler Cellars, Nicholson Ranch, Chalk
Hill, Buoncristiani, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, Gundlach Bundschu, Valley of the Moon, VJB Vineyards &
Cellars, Charles Creek Vineyard, Tin Barn Vineyards, Deerfield
Ranch Winery, BR Cohn Winery, Greg Norman Estates, Frank
Family Vineyards, Black Coyote Chateau, Paradise Ridge, J. Moss
Wines, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Sharp Cellars, Robledo Family
Winery, Sojourn Cellars, Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards,
Schug among others. This year’s event will also feature a cigar lounge
hosted by Davidoff Cigars.
“Whether you’re a wine neophyte or a true connoisseur, this
event offers something for everyone,” said Leon Gilmore, Executive
Director, Charles Schwab Cup Championship. “It’s a great opportu-
nity to experience the beauty and flavors of Wine Country in the fall
while watching the Champions Tour’s top players of the season
compete for their share of $4.6 million in prizes and the coveted
Charles Schwab Cup.”
The Champions Tour’s Road to the Charles Schwab Cup is a yearlong points race that has been staged at the exclusive Sonoma Golf
Club for the past six years. During that time, because of the support
of Charles Schwab & Co, PricewaterhouseCoopers, additional
corporate sponsors and thousands of fans, the tournament has
returned over $2 million to Sonoma County non-profit organizations and has had a significant positive impact on the county’s
economy.
Ticket packages are as follows: Daily Clubhouse Wine & Food
Pairing Festival – $55 in advance, $60 at gate. Clubhouse Wine &
Food Pairing Festival Weekender, Friday-Sunday, $160 in advance,
$175 at gate. All tickets include access to the tournament, clubhouse
and food and wine festival. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800868-7563 or online at www.charlesschwabcupchampionship.com.
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Deerfield Ranch Winery Hosts the 23rd Annual
Wine Country Film Festival, September 16-20
Community partnerships flourish, international movies shine
at this intimate, lively, crush season, world renown event
Deerfield Ranch Winery in Kenwood, Sonoma Valley, is proud to
be the official winery host of the 23rd Wine Country Film Festival
(WCFF), wine country’s oldest and longest running film festival north
of the Golden Gate Bridge. WCFF is a celebration of international film,
regional cuisine and community. Running a full four days in Sonoma
Valley, WCFF starts its program at Deerfield Ranch Winery and
Sonoma Cinemas and then settles into venues in downtown Napa
September 24-27.
Deerfield Ranch Winery is an award-winning, boutique winery
where exceptional wines from exceptional vineyards are made in small
lots by hand. Sonoma 9 Cinemas in Boyes Hot Springs offers stadium
seated auditoriums and 100% digital projection.
WCFF is a dazzling assortment of extraordinary films, special
presentations, Galas Under the Stars and small, intimate events that
proudly reflect the festival’s mission to bring people together for
enlightened dialogue and cultural exchange. WCFF unveils its new
Community Partner Program, partnering with local and regional organizations with similar goals and missions. Community Partners “host”
films and lead informative discussions drawing attention to how the
films relate to issues and concerns within our communities. La Luz
Bilingual Center, for example, will host the documentary Which Way
Home, co-produced by invited guest Academy Award winner, John
Malkovich. This revelatory film documents Central American
migrants, mostly youngsters, who ride on top of Mexico’s freight trains
to travel northward to the U.S. It is a stirring tale of loss, hardship,
bravery and humanity. La Luz Bilingual Center is a non-profit organization that presents arts and cultural events such as Cinco de Mayo
and Mexican Independence Day and provides housing for migrant
farm workers during harvest season.
WCFF presents the return of Eco Cinema, its landmark series that
began in 1990s. Some of the environmentally conscious documentaries and dramas selected in this year’s program include: two films
about the healthy food movement Ingredients and What’s on Your
Plate?; Spain’s first environmentally themed narrative Ashes from the
Sky; two films about over fishing and off-shore marine sanctuaries, Sea
of Change and The Southern Passage by the Baum Foundation; and
the true story of eco warrior Paul Watson in Pirate for the Sea. The
beneficiaries of Eco Cinema are the edible gardens at Dunbar and
Kenwood elementary schools.
International movies from around the globe once again shine at
WCFF. Stephen Ashton, founder and director, travels far and wide to
France, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Czech Republic, Germany and Canada
finding cinematic “gems” for WCFF. Don’t miss The Seawall starring
invited guest French actress Isabelle Huppert. The film by Cambodian
native and award-winning director Rithy Panh, is set in French colonial Indochina where a French widow (Huppert) and her family
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THE DRUMMER screens outdoors under the stars at Deerfield Ranch Winery on
September 18th.
SUNDANCE Grand Jury Prize Nomination
struggle to keep the family together and land fertile despite natural
and economic challenges. The film screens under the stars at Deerfield
Ranch Winery on Saturday, September 19th following the world
premiere of Leap of Faith, about two goat-cheese makers from Healdsburg, CA.
Films at Deerfield Ranch Winery, 10200 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, screen inside the Grand Room of the Cave beginning at 6
p.m. and outdoors under the stars shortly after the sun sets, around 8
p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase beginning at 6
p.m. Restaurants and food vendors promise an assortment of delicious
cuisine. Deerfield’s award-winning wines will be sold by the glass.
Nights get cool. Please bring a jacket and flash lights are encouraged.
Chairs are provided and low lawn chairs are welcome.
Individual film tickets are sold online and at the venues day of
show. Passes are also available on line. Printed programs are at the
venues. For program details, visit www.winecountryfilmfest.com.
ABOUT WCFF
WCFF combines the best aspects of a casual festival with our wellestablished reputation as a great audience festival filmmakers, industry
professionals, actors, locals and visitors alike love to attend.
WCFF’s mission is to create experiences through film and lively
discussion bringing people together to explore our common
humanity.
The 23rd Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival is made
possible in part by the support from Comcast, Warner Brothers, 20th
Century Fox, Pacific Union, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Sunset Magazine, Hilton Sonoma County, The Sonoma Valley SUN, El Pueblo Inn,
Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn, The Kenwood Press, Wine Country
This Week, Wine News, MovieMaker, Sonoma Cinemas, Marriott
Santa Rosa, Marriott Napa Valley and Federal Express.
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Steele Wines Harvest Festival, Vineyard Run, October 10-11
The 13th annual Steele Wines Harvest
Festival – held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 –
will be featuring wine, food, art, entertainment and more.
Famous for its grape-stomping competition for kids and adults, the two-day festival
will offer a chicken 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.
Live music during the festival will be
provided by Cal Alumni Big Band, Bill
Noteman & the Rockets and more.
Tasting of the Steele wine 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 welcomed 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
20th-annual Vineyard Run for Literacy will
take place Sunday, October 11. A benefit for
the Lake County Literacy Coalition, the
5K/10K run and 5K walk begin at Steele
Wines, taking participants through autumncolored vineyards and orchards. Registration
is at 8 a.m. Sunday, and the race follows at
9 a.m. The entry donation is $15 per person
and $25 per family.
Steele Wines is located at 4350 Thomas
Drive at Highway 29 in Kelseyville. The
tasting room is open Sunday through Friday,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Saturday. For more information about Steele
Wines or the festival, call (707) 279-9475 or
visit www.steelewines.com. For more information on the Vineyard Run for Literacy, call
(707) 263-7633.
New Redwood Highway Map is Showcase for Northern California
Official Map Spotlights Destinations, Activities and
Hidden Gems in Six Counties – Free map commemorates
100-year anniversary of Redwood Highway
Sonoma, Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, Marin and Mendocino counties have banded together to release a new pictorial map spotlighting
must-see highlights along California’s official Redwood Highway. The
six counties recently united under the North Coast Tourism Council,
with the common goal to share all the wonders of California that start
less than an hour north of San Francisco. This new large-scale map
shares roads and routes, along with highlights, visitor centers and
resources essential to learning and experiencing the gorgeous
Redwood Highway.
“We needed a unified map that shared the story of this geographically large area,” said Scott Schneider, Chairman of the newly formed
North Coast Tourism Council. “Each
county has so much to offer, so
combined, the project was big. But
thanks to the hard work of leaders from
each area, we came together to spotlight some of the better known and
more unique attractions.”
2009 marks the official 100-year
anniversary for the Redwood Highway,
named after giant trees that still stand,
and the millions of Redwoods that once
covered the entire coast. The Redwood
Highway, also known California, U.S.
Route 101, is one of the last remaining
and longest U.S. Routes still active in
the state, and the longest highway of
any kind in California. US 101 was also
one of the original U.S. Routes.
According to Schneider, the map will
be featured at visitor centers, at events
and shows and shared with hundreds
of thousands of travelers who want to know more about the great
opportunities that await them just north of the Bay Area.
The cover of the map features the famed drive-through redwood
tree, a living tree so large you can actually drive through it. There are
actually three drive-through trees in Northern California … just where
are they? Visit www.northcoastca.com to learn more.
For a copy of the new map, visit www.northcoastca.com.
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Comedy Uncorked™ at Retzlaff Vineyards
Three Performances on September 25
What is Comedy Uncorked?
The perfect way to start the weekend: wine, comedy and a
warm summer evening on the lawn at Retzlaff Estate Winery! The
September 25th show is hosted by KKIQ radio’s Faith Alpher, and
features performances from three of the Bay Area’s funniest comedians: Michael Slack, Ronn Vigh and Sam Arno. You can even
arrive early and enjoy a picnic and wine with your family and
friends.
Admission is only $20 in advance, and proceeds benefit Open
Heart Kitchen. Doors open at 6 p.m., showtime is at 7:30 p.m.
Visit www.comedyuncorked for tickets and show information.
Comedy Uncorked is a concept that came together when two
friends were commiserating about the current economy, and the
impact that it is having on so many in the Bay Area. In the end,
Comedy Uncorked was created, and helps in three ways by showcasing locally owned and operated wineries, providing a new venue
for comedians to reach audiences, and benefiting Open Heart Kitchen
in their efforts to feed the hungry of the Tri-Valley.
Who are the Comedians?
Performers in the shows are all local comedians who are regulars
in Bay Area comedy clubs. The line up for the shows are different,
ensuring variety for return visitors.
Who are the Organizers?
The show is produced by Winegirls® a website established a
decade ago to “make wine fun” – foster the joy of wine with food and
friends, and bring basic wine-know to the everyday person. Along
the way, Winegirls has grown to include a loose association of wine
fans far and wide, some of whom you may see at local wine festivals.
Everyday there are more and more groups, websites and wineries
share their sensibility.
How can I get more information?
Contact Michelle Hemenway (Founder of Winegirls) at (925) 8192326, or Connie Vandevanter of Retzlaff Vineyards, (925) 699-2049.
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Taste of Lodi – Incredible Opportunity to Taste Lodi Wines
Lodi is one of California’s most-recognized regions for highquality grape and wine production. With more than 70 wineries
producing premium wine varietals the region has become a major
destination for wine lovers.
Once a year visitors can get a special look and taste of the Lodi
region. On Sunday, September 27th, more than 40 award-winning
Lodi wineries and the area’s finest restaurants and caterers will come
together for the eighth annual Taste of Lodi presented by the Visit
Lodi! Conference & Visitor’s Bureau. The beautiful grounds of the
historic Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa will host the annual
event.
“The event is getting bigger and better every year,” said Nancy
Beckman, President and CEO of Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitor’s
Bureau. “Taste of Lodi gives visitors an incredible opportunity to see
what Lodi has to offer as a wine country destination.”
At the Taste of Lodi, guests will sample wine and food offerings
of this Northern California fine wine region. While enjoying the
epicurean delights, visitors will stroll through the beautiful grounds
of the historic and recently expanded Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa.
Laura McIntosh, of the syndicated show “Bringing it Home with
Laura McIntosh,” will host three celebrity chef demonstrations.
Complimentary wine tasting seminars, held in the Cellar Room, will
highlight some of the award-winning wines from the Lodi region
sponsored by General Mills & MPI Label Systems.
Joe Leningan’s “Little” Big Band will keep the music playing all
afternoon with a repertoire ranging from big band and swing to
Latin, Oldies, Rock ’n’ Roll and today’s pop hits.
A popular attraction returning this year will be the Port, Cigar
and Chocolate pavilion, where visitors can purchase and enjoy
chocolate treats from a local chocolate company, and cigars from
Stogies of Lodi. Port tasting will be available from a variety of Lodi
wineries.
“We’re thrilled to host this event and to give our guests the chance
to experience great food and wine on our grounds,” said Russ
Munson, managing partner for Wine & Roses.
The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September
27th at Wine & Roses, located at 2505 West Turner Road in Lodi.
Tickets are $40 advance and $50 on day of the event. Group rates
are available. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-798-1810 or
visiting www.TasteOfLodi.com. Sacramento magazine is the event
sponsor. The Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau and Wine &
Roses are organizers of the event.
Lodi boasts 750 winegrape growers, 75,000 acres of vineyards
and more than 70 wineries. The region’s annual yield of approximately 600,000 tons of grapes comprises 18 percent of California’s
total wine grape production – more than Napa and Sonoma Counties combined.
Lodi leads all other California wine districts in the production of
the top five premium wine varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Plus, more than 60
leading California wineries buy grapes from the region including
E&J Gallo, Glen Ellen, Fetzer, Delicato, Napa Ridge, Ravenswood,
Kenwood Vineyards and Beringer.
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Thomas Fogarty Winery Hosts ‘Corks for Kids’
Fundraiser, Sunday, September 13, 1 to 4 pm
Attendees enjoy wine tasting from Burrell School
Vineyards amidst the gorgeous scenery of Thomas
Fogarty Winery.
The 8th Annual “Corks for Kids” Wine Tasting Benefit for Healthy Kids will be held on
Sunday, September 13, from, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyard,
19501 Skyline Boulevard in Woodside.
Healthy Kids provides uninsured children from low-income families in Santa Clara
County with access to health care services. This year’s budget cuts are severely impacting
this critical program, making this fundraiser more important than ever.
Taste wines from fine wineries including Burrell School Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Generosa, Kiamie Wine Cellars, Far Niente, Kathryn Kennedy, Kings Mountain
Winery, Loma Prieta Winery, Poetic Cellars and Rombauer Vineyards, accompanied by
food from Le Papillion. Bid on silent and live auction items including travel adventures,
exclusive winery tours and wine lots. Guests are encouraged to bring a bottle from their
cellar to contribute to the auction.
Yes, you can be socially responsible and have a good time! Tickets are $150. To order,
or make a donation, call Emily at (408) 874-1912; www.healthykidsfund.org.
Big Basin Vineyards Fall Harvest Celebration Sept. 12-13
New Releases, Barrel Samples, Food by Vino Locale, Live Music Vineyard & Mountain Views – Noon til 5pm at the Winery in Boulder Creek
Big Basin Vineyards of Boulder Creek, will hold its annual Fall
Open House and Harvest Celebration, Saturday and Sunday,
September 12th and 13th, from noon to 5 p.m. Club members and
non-members are cordially invited.
Join winemaker Bradley Brown at this beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains site for the annual celebration of harvest at Big Basin Vineyards.
Named for the nearby Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the winery is
planted to Rhône varieties and is renowned for blockbuster Syrahs.
Beginning with the 2006 vintage, Bradley started producing single vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noirs and he continues to add other
new varietals to the expanding roster of fine, limited production wines.
A variety of Big Basin’s new releases, along with library wines and
barrel samples, will be accompanied by Palo Alto Wine Bar Vino
Locale’s (www.vinolocale) savory taste treats.
There is no charge for Friends of the Vineyard (up to two passes),
$10 per pass for customers picking up wines and $20 for others. All
guests go home with a 22 oz. crystal Big Basin wine glass. Wines available for tasting and purchase, subject to availability, include:
2006 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah
2006 Fairview Ranch Syrah
2007 Fairview Ranch Syrah
2007 Santa Cruz/Monterey Syrah
2007 Bald Mountain Pinot Noir
2007 Alfaro Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (not released)
2008 Woodruff Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (barrel sample)
2007 Coastview Syrah (barrel sample)
2007 Odean Syrah/Cabernet (not released)
2007 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah (barrel sample)
2008 Booker Vineyard Grenache/Syrah (barrel sample)
2004 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah (library)
Entertainment will be provided by the funky, jazzy, rockin’ music
of 3hree Bro’s Down.
Big Basin will also be holding a Fall Release Celebration on
September 18th at Vino Locale Wine Bar in Palo Alto. For those
unable to visit the estate winery during limited invitation only events,
Vino Locale provides convenient access to Bradley Brown’s lineup of
exceptional wines. Current releases are available for tasting and
purchase. Big Basin Vineyards current release wines are available for
tastings Tuesday thru Sunday at Vino Locale, located at 431 Kipling
Street, Palo Alto; www.vinolocale.com, (650) 328-0450.
To contact Big Basin Vineyards, visit www.bigbasinvineyards.com
or call (831) 621-8028.
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Arena Tickets Available For Monterey Jazz Festival, Sept. 18-20
Offering a rare opportunity for fans to purchase and retain Arena
seats, the Monterey Jazz Festival has announced that Arena Packages
for the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival are still available. An Arena
Package provides intimate access to exclusive world-class music on the
legendary Jimmy Lyons Stage, the site of countless musical memories
and historic events since 1958.
Arena Packages are on sale by phone at (925) 275-9255 and on the
Monterey Jazz Festival’s website, montereyjazzfestival.org. Arena Packages are available starting from $225, and include one reserved seat for
each of five concerts on the Arena/Jimmy Lyons Stage, access to all
performances and activities on eight additional stages throughout the
Grounds throughout the weekend, plus conversations, exhibitions,
panel discussions, international shopping, food and beverages.
Exclusive and legendary performances in the 6500-seat arena are
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commonplace at the Monterey Jazz Festival since 1958. Exclusive
Arena artists for 2009 include the Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and
Lenny White Trio; Dave Brubeck Quartet; John Scofield and the Piety
Street Band; Pete Seeger; Susan Tedeschi; Hank Jones / Joe Lovano
Quartet; George Duke; Next Generation Jazz Orchestra featuring
Wynton Marsalis and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Big Band.
Sunday Night in the arena features an arena exclusive: Three Generations of Pianists, with the Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny
White Trio; the Dave Brubeck Quartet (celebrating the 50th anniversary of Time Out); and the 2009 Commission Artist, Jason Moran and
The Bandwagon, debuting this year’s MJF-chartered work, Feedback.
The piece refers to another historic event held on the Monterey Fairgrounds 42 years ago – the Monterey Pop Festival, which included the
U.S. debut of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. On the Arena stage in 1967,
the iconic and influential guitarist shocked audiences by setting his
guitar on fire and smashing it on stage. Moran’s Feedback will try to
recapture the symbiotic relationship when performers and audiences
are engaged in a musical and psychic dialog.
Tickets are available by phone at (925) 275-9255 and on the
Monterey Jazz Festival’s website, montereyjazzfestival.org.
For the full MJF/52 lineup, tickets and additional information, visit
www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
Sarah’s Vineyard Debuts Côte de Madone; Celebrates Harvest!
Sarah’s Vineyard is proud to announce the
new Côte de Madone wine lineup, two new
Chateauneuf-du-Pape style Rhône blends that
showcase Rhône varietals from estate and
neighboring Santa Clara vineyards. A play on
the name Côtes du Rhône, in this case it
translates as “slope of Madonna,” in honor of
the origin of the grapes, which come from the
foothills of nearby Mount Madonna.
There are two wines, a red Côte de Madone
and a white Côte de Madone Blanc. The red
Côte de Madone is a careful blend of Old Vine
Grenache with Carignane and Syrah, and has a
deep savory backbone covered with bright
fruit flavors; a food-friendly wine that will be
excellent with red meat and game.
The white Côte de Madone Blanc is a blend
of Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier and
Grenache Blanc, and is a lively, complex basket
of fruit flavors including peach, pineapple,
melon and Meyer lemon. Currently these
limited-production wines are available only to
Sarah’s Vineyard wine club members.
The new wood-fired oven
at Sarah’s Vineyard
There’s no cover charge. Ages 21 and over
only. Wine bottles for sale only, no wine
tasting. Bands are posted on the website at
www.sarahsvineyard.com.
Harvest Party, September 19th
Open Late Fridays Through September
Every Friday evening until the end of
September, Sarah’s Vineyard will stay open
late, until 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music
in the lovely picnic area and barbecues are
available for grilling burgers or steaks. The
outdoor area boasts beautiful natural scenery
and features two lighted bocce courts for
nighttime play, and great weekly wine specials
for visitors. Last call will be at 9:30pm.
Come celebrate the sights and sounds of
harvest with Sarah’s Vineyard’s annual
Harvest Party on September 19th, from 6 to
10 p.m. A lively swing-jazz band, caled 8Legged Monster, will be performing and
swing dance teachers will be on site to show
you the basics. Three food stations will
include wood-fired pizzas cooked in the new
outdoor pizza oven, pasta dishes, roasted
vegetables, Mediterranean grilled meats and a
host of Sarah’s fine wines to enjoy. Entertainment will include a bocce tournament, barrel
samples, wine raffle and other festive events.
Tickets and details can be found on the
website at www.sarahsvineyard.com. Come
celebrate a fruitful harvest with everyone at
Sarah’s.
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George Rodrigue and His Blue Dog
by Jenna Hanson
Many art enthusiasts, children, and fans of color and
expression have been decorating
their walls with George
Rodrigue’s Blue Dog for years.
The attraction to The Blue Dog is
different for everyone. For some
it is the usage of bright and bold
primary colors creating a pop art
effect, or the way The Blue Dog
has the ability to transform a
plain room into something fresh
and colorful, while for others it is
how the meaning, expression and
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concept changes with every piece
but the design behind each Blue
Dog is always the same. Whatever the reason each admirer may
have the Blue Dog has made a
household name for itself and has
turned the name of the well
respected Cajun artist, George
Rodrigue, into a recognizable
name as well.
For years, George Rodrigue
has been captivating life’s current
experiences and expressing them
through his most famous art
series, the Blue Dog. Rodrigue,
who has been painting over 50
years, puts the Blue Dog into
scenarios society can relate to or
something he is currently interested in and describes the Blue
Dog as “an icon of expression.”
However, it did not begin with
real life scenarios; in fact the
series began with a photograph of
Rodrigue’s late dog Tiffany and
the inspiration of a French folk
tale, the loup-garou.
The loup-garou is about a
werewolf that lives in the sugar
cane fields. Rodrigue grew up
hearing this tale from his mother
so when the opportunity to paint for a book of
Cajun ghost stories came his way the image of
the werewolf that he has envisioned since
childhood came into mind. For the shape he
used a photograph of his dog Tiffany,
tweaking the stance and dog’s form until he
had on canvas what he had in his mind. The
result, a bluish-gray dog with red eyes placed
under a blue night’s sky. Over the next five years
the Blue Dog was painted into other Bayou scenes
and cemetery scenarios.
As time progressed the Blue Dog became bluer and his
eyes went from red to yellow creating a friendlier more diversified
image that Rodgrigue began to place on all areas of the canvas with all
dissimilar backgrounds. Rodrigue has even experimented with
creating the Blue Dog in colors such as red, pink, green and yellow or
incorporating other life forms into the painting, as well as taking the
Blue Dog out of the Cajun scene and telling a variety of stories and
expressing a variety of emotions; and this is how the “icon of expression,” the Blue Dog evolved into one of the most popular series in the
art world.
Rodrigue, who is constantly working on something and prefers to
work at night, when it is quiet, and sleep during the day, is currently
working on a life size painting of Eisenhower and
Higgins for a World War II Museum in New
Orleans. This commissioned piece will be
unveiled in November 2009. He is also doing
a special piece for his Carmel Gallery to
commemorate the galleries 20th anniversary.
Rodrigue did not mention what the anniversary
piece would be but he did say “when I start out I
don’t know where the painting is going to end so it
is fun and a challenge to discover the answer and see
the final piece.” This fall come celebrate 20 years of business in Carmel-by-the-Sea and discover the answer to the end
of this specific piece of art with Rodrigue and his fans.
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Nevada County
El Dorado
Calaveras
Amador
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NAPA VALLEY
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666
Open daily 10-5
ACACIA VINEYARD – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa
Explore Wine Country less traveled and experience the beauty of Acacia.
Situated on a country lane with spectacular views of San Pablo Bay,
Acacia is dedicated to producing award-winning, vineyard designate Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay from some of the oldest vines in Carneros.
Open by appointment only, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun noon-4pm
707-226-9991 (ext.2) or 887-226-1700 (toll free)
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
Bremer Family Winery –975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5411
Daily 10-5 by appointment
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453
Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2155
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766
Cafaro Cellars – 2591 Pinot Way, St. Helena; 707 963-7181
Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114
Ahnfeldt Wines – Uncorked at Oxbow Tasting Room, 605 First St. Napa; 707 927-5864
Daily 10-6, Tuesdays 11-8
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999
Daily 10-6
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600
« ANDRETTII WIN E RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs
Open daily 10-5
« ARGE R- M AR TUCC I – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334
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
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429
« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-4:30
Atalon – 3299 Bennett Lane, Calistoga; 1-800-224-4090
Open daily 11-5
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912
Open daily, 10:30-4:30
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378
Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK
Open daily 10-4
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919
Open daily 10-5
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075
Beaulieu Vineyards – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400
Gifts, Children & Pets OK, Cheese Pairings;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Boeschen – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065
« CALISTOGA WINE STOP – 1458 Lincoln Ave, #2 Calistoga; 707 942-5556
Daily 10-6
Cardinale – 7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643
Open daily 10:30-5
Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, Ste. B, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x222
Open Mon-Sat10-5
« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783
Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours & appointments
Open Mon-Sat 10-5
« CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 39), Calistoga; 707 942-8200
Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours, reservation recommended
Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010
Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136
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
Open daily 10:30-5
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284
Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472
Open daily 9:30-4
Open daily 10-5
Clare Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431
Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642
Open daily 10-4
« CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 800 993-9463
Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981
Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep 10-6
Open daily 10-5:30
Open daily 10:30-4:30
Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100
Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707
Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826
Open daily 10-5 by appointment
Cornerstone Cellars – 6505 Washington St., Building C, Yountville; 707 948-6512
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 10-5:30
Crane Family Winery – 1051 Borrette Lane, Napa; 707 259-0175
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455
Open daily 10:30-4
Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468
Open daily 9:30-6
Open daily by appointment
Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445
Open daily 10-5
Thu-Mon 10-5
« CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422
Su, Mo, We, Th, 12-5pm Fri-Sa 12-6pm
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Closed Tu
Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641
Open daily 10-4
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581
Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105
Bell Wine Cellars – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673
Tours/tasting by appointment only at 10:30, 1:30 or 4:30
Open daily 10-5
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774
Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412
Open daily 10-5
Caldwell – 169 Kruzer Lane, Napa; 707 255-1294
Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345
David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 10:30-5
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WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
« Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week
David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719
Gargiulo – 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa; 707 944-2770
Del Dotto Caves – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134
Girard Winery – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766
Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134
Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252
Open Mon-Fri by appointment
di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991
Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000
Open daily 10-4:30
Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189
Open daily 10-6
Golden State Vintners – 401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena; 707 963-2335
Open daily 10-4
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437
Open by appointment only 10-5
« DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101
Gifts, Children OK, Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours; Call ahead for groups of eight or more
Open daily 10-6
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280
Open daily 10-6
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108
Open by appointment, 10-4
« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-4:30
Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463
Open daily 9-4
Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972
Open daily 10-4
« 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
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796
Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Open daily 10-4
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620
Open daily 10-5:15
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760
« ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings
Open daily 10-6
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670
Open daily 10-4:30
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300
Open daily 10-5
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE
Open daily 10-5
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489
Open daily 10-4
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333
Open daily 10-4
« FLORA SPRINGS - THE ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area
« FLORA SPRINGS WINERY – 1978 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-6723
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600
Open daily 10-5
Open Wed-Sun 11-4
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000
Open daily 10-4:30
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542
Open daily 11-4:30
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320
Open daily 10-6
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11-7
Tue 11-8, Sat 8-6, Sun 11-5
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757
Thu-Tue 10-4:30
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111
« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859
Gift Items, Picnic Area
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444
« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694
Gift Items, Children Welcomed; Call ahead for: Winery Tours
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704
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Open daily 10-5:30
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580
Open daily 10-6
Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618
Open daily by appointment 10-4
Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500
Mon-Sat 10-6
Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675
Open daily Open by appointment only 11-4
J. Kirkwood Winery – 1020 Borrette Lane, Napa
Limited tours and tastings by appointment only
James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905
James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646
« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Fontanella Family – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017
Open by appointment
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269
Hess Collection – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861
Daily 10-5
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986
Open daily 10-4
« JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523
Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings, last tasting at 5:30pm
« JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Last tasting Mon-Fri at 3:30pm, Last tasting on Sat-Sun 2:30
« JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners)
Open daily 10-6
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Winery open by appointment only
Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910
Open daily 10-5
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000
Open daily 10-5
Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750
Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445
Open by appointment
Open Daily 10-5
Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360
Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167
Open daily 10-5
Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500
Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555
Open by appointment 10-5
« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy So. (Hwy 29 ), St. Helena; 707 968-3361
Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cellar Tours, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-6
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
LUNA VINEYARDS
The first winery on the left heading north on the Silverado Trail. Enjoy the
salon-like atmosphere of this beautiful tasting room where you can sample
Luna Vineyards’ highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and
other varietals at the magnificent tasting bar. Private tours, along with tastings
in their gorgeous private reserve room, by appointment only.
Open daily 10-5, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186
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 10-4
« MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Open daily 11-6
Open by appointment Fri-Sat 11-5, 11-4 Sun
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683
Open by appointment
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890
Open by appointment
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700
Open Wed-Sun 10-4
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770
Open by appointment
Pedemonte Cellars – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 933-8352
Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292
Open daily 10-5
Peju – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600
Open daily 10-6
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150
Open daily 11-6
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 738-9328
Open by appointment
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246
Mario Perelli-Minetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310
Open by appointment
Open daily 10-4
Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
« PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678)
Children & Pets OK
Marston Family Vineyard – 3600 White Sulphur Springs Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8490 Open by appointment
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949
Open by appointment
Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601
$45 fee includes a vineyard and winery tour, tasting of two vintages and a small food pairing
Open by appointment
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659
Open by appointment
Mason Cellars – Tasted at Oxbow, Napa 707 255-0658
Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
« 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
Open daily 10-6:30
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758
Open daily 10-5:30
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500
Open daily 11-5
« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Morey Cellars – Napa
« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299
Open daily 10-4
Mon-Sat by appointment
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252
Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 10-4:30
Call for information; 707 226-2348
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295
Open by appointment
Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814
Open by appointment
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800
Open by appointment
Open daily 10-5
Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558
« MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Open daily 10-5
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661
Open by appointment
Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555
Open by appointment
« NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children OK
Open daily 10-6
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177
Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011
Open by appointment
Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710
Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807
Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800
Open by appointment
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000
Open by appointment
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004
Neyers Vineyards– 2153 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8840
Open by appointment
Nichelini Winery – 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
« O’BRIEN ESTATE – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463
Oakville Ranch Vineyards– 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707-944-9665
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179
Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2
Open by appointment Mon-Sat 10-5
Open by appointment
Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Daily 10-5
Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4
Open daily 10-4:30
Open by appointment Mon-Sat
Open by appointment
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 11-4
Open daily 10-4:30
Open by appointment
« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170
Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours at 10:30 & 11:30
Open daily 10-5
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364
Open daily 10-5
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161
Open daily 10-5
Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577
Open Tues-Sat 10-5
Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025
Open by appointment
Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353
Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544
Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871
Open daily 10-4
Open daily 10-4:30
Open daily 10-5
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Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251
Open daily 10-4:30
Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305
St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266
Open daily 10-5
St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463
Open by appointment
St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809
Open daily 10-5
Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592
Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707 963-5105
Open daily 10-4
Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889
Open by appointment
Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980
Open daily 10-4
School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240
Open by appointment
Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414
Open daily 10-4
Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882
Open by appointment
Scott Harvey – Poured at Salinas: 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 968-9575
Open 10-4
Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339
Open by appointment
« SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Open daily 10:30-5
Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877
Open by appointment
Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154
Open by appointment
Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30, Mon-Thu by appointment
Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930
Silo’s Jazz & Wine Bar – 530 Main St, Napa; 707 251-5833
Tues 4-7, Wed-Thurs 4-10, Fri-Sat 4-12
Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581
Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569
Silverado Vineyards – 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-1770
Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809
Daily 10-5
Open daily 10-5
Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391
Open by appointment
Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283
Open by appointment
Spelletich Cellars – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757
Open by appointment
Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134
Open by appointment
Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188
Open by appointment
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020
Open daily 10-4:30
Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477
Open by appointment
Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272
« STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena
Open daily 10-4:30
Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646
Open daily 11-5
« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
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
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Open by appointment
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500
Open by appointment
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432
Open by appointment
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
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267
Open by appointment
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477
Open daily 11-6
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
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 251-1956
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 11-7
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 10-4
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122
Open Mon-Sat 9-4
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573
Open by appointment
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK, Cave Tours
Open daily 9-6
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130
Open daily 10-6
Verismo Wines – 6795 Washington Street, Yountville; 707 944 WINE (9463)
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816
Open by appointment
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995
Open daily 10-4:30
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292
Open by appointment
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150
Open daily 11-6
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930
Open by appointment 10:30-4:30
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Open daily 11-6
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924
Open daily 11-5
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516
Open by appointment
« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707 963-9454
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Barrel Tasting Tours
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707 942-0840
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310
Open Thu-Mon 11-5
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024
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 daily 10-6
Open daily 10-5
Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430
Wineries of Napa Valley – 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa; 707 253-9450 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7:30, Sun 10-6
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046
Open by appointment
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800
Open daily 10-5
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
THE CAVE WINE BAR & ARTISAN TASTING ROOM
Come join Thomas at The Cave, just off the Sonoma Plaza.
700+ wines, 25+ by the glass, 100+ 1/2 bottles
Wines from all regions of California plus Oregon, Washington and 9 countries!
Daily varied tastings and an incredible small plate menu is available.
SONOMA COUNTY
A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385
Acorn – 12040 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-6440
Open daily ’til late
524 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-7448
Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707 938-4466
Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131
Open daily 11-5
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967
Adrian Fog – Healdsburg
Open by appointment, 707 688-1174
« ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-5
Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8
Chalk Hill – 10300 Chalk Hill Rd, 800-838-4306; Healdsburg
Tours & tasting by appointment only
« CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848
Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-9011
Open daily 11-6
Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
Chateau St. Jean – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134
Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209
Open daily 11-5
Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200
Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Amphora Wines – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7767
Open daily 11-4:30
Arbios/Praxis – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Anaba Wines – 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-4188
Open daily 11am-6pm
Open daily 10-5
Archipel – 4611 Thomas Rd, Healdsburg; 800-273-0177
Open daily 10-6
Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707 578-1826
« ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 10-
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466
Open daily 11-6
Christie Vineyards – 851 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg; 707 431-0662
« CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001
Picnic Area
Open daily 10-6
Clarbec – 19368 Orange Ave, Sonoma; 707 996-4012
Clary Ranch – 3461 Middle Two Rock Rd, Petaluma; 707 938-7210
« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
Open daily 10-6
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100
Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606
Open daily 11-5
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600
Gift items, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
Open daily 10-4:30
Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920
Open daily 11-5:30
Atascadero Creek – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040
Open daily 10-4:30
Collier Falls – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 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
Copain Wines – 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 836-8822
Sat-Sun 11-5
Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appt.
Corda – 845 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma; 707 781-9310
D’Argenzio – 1301 Clevelend Ave, Ste A, Santa Rosa; 707 280-4658
11-5 Summer, 11-4 winter; tours available
Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514
Open daily 11-5
Dark Horse – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455
Open daily 10-4
Dashe Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-010010:30-4:30
Banyon – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499
Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511
Battaglini Wines – 2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 578-4091
« BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
Blackstone Winery – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999
Bonneau Family – 23001 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 800-996-0420
Open daily 11-4:30
David Coffaro – 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Geyserville; 707 433-9715
Open daily 11-4:30
David Noyes – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555
Bella Vnyds & Wine Caves – 9711 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-9171
Open daily 11-4:30
Open daily 10-5
Open Daily 11-6:30 (close at 5 in winter)
Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433
Branham Estate – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337
Open 11-4, Tours: Fridays by appt.
Open daily 10-5
Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt.
Thu-Tue 11-6
Fri-Mon 11-4
Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858
Thu-Sun 11-5
De La Montanya – 999 Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711
Mon-Fri 11-4:30
Open daily 10-4:30
« DE LORIMIER WINERY (formerly Mosaic)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Dehlinger – 4101 Vine Hill Rd, Sebastopol; 707 823-2378
Open daily 10-5
Tours & tastings by appointment, Fridays only
DeNatale Vineyards – 11020 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8460
Deux Amis – 1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-7945
« DEERFIELD RANCH – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215
Art Exhibits, Tours
Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266
Open daily 10-5
C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296
Open daily 11-5
« DREYER WINE – Poured at Sonoma-Enoteca, 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200
Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131
Open daily 11-5
Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000
Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290
Open daily 11-6
Carol Shelton – 3354-B Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3441
Open by appt. 11-4
Open daily 10:30-5
Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852
De Loach Vineyards – 2134 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-2255
Open daily 10-4:30
« BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
Open daily 11am-6pm
Downtown Wine – 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337
Duchamp Estate – 280 Chiquita Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6665
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Open daily 11-4
Thu-Tue 11-6 (Thu-Mon Winter)
Open daily
Open daily 11-5
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Dutton Estate – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463
Daily 10-5
Dutton-Goldfield & Balletto – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455
Enkidu Wine – 8910 Sonoma Hwy. 12, Kenwood; 707 833-6100
Open daily 10-4
Daily 11-6 (closed Tuesdays in Winter)
Ensuenos – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
« ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525
Also poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637
Haywood Winery – 18000 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 1-877-996-4299
Thu-Mon 11-5
Open daily 11am-6pm
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424
Mar-Dec 10:30-5, Jan-Feb Closed Tu-We
Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Open daily 10-4:30
Open daily 10-4
« HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-5
Favero Vineyards – 3939 Lovall Valley Rd, Sonoma; 707 935-3939
Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215
Open daily 10-5
Thu-Tue 11-6
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353
House Winery – 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N, Sebastopol; 707 829-1101
« FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Open daily 10:30-6
Hook and Ladder – 2027 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 546-5712
Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Open daily 11:30-9
Thu-Sun 11-5
« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515
Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Inman Family – 5793 Skylane Blvd, Ste C, Windsor; 707 395-0689
« FERRARI-CARANO SEASONS OF THE VINEYARD
113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222
Fri-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266
Open daily 10-4:30
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886
Sat-Sun 11-4
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272
Open daily 10-4:30
Forth Vnyds – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 11am-6pm
Highway 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911
Hobo – Poured at Downtown Wine: 132 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 473-0337
Open daily 12-5
Family Wineries – Kenwood – 9380 Sonoma Hwy. 12; 707 833-4444
Hawley Wines – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Open daily 11am-6pm
Open daily 11-4:30
F. Teldeschi – 3555 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6626
Iron Horse – 9786 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-1507
Fri & Sat 11-4 or by appt.
Open daily 11-3:30, tours Mon-Fri by appt.
J Lynne Wines – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833 Mon-Fri 12-8pm, late weekends
« J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441
Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Tue-Sat 11-5
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646
Open daily 11-5
« JACUZZI VINEYARDS – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575
Open daily 11-5
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010
Fri-Mon 11-5
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980
Sat-Sun 12-4:30
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Open daily 11-5
Jordan – 1474 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-5250
Joseph Swan – 2916 Laguna Rd, Forestville; 707 573-3747
Sat, Sun & some holidays, 11-4:30
Kachina – 1083 Vine St #239, Healdsburg; 707 894-2431
Kamen Estate – 21692 8th Street E, Suite 300, Sonoma; 707 833-1700
Opening soon!
Open daily 10-6
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348
Sat Sun 11-4
Open daily 11-4
« KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
Fri-Mon 11-5
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707 473-2909;
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-9400
Open daily 10-5
« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458
Gift items, Vineyard Tours
« GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-5
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Open daily 10-5
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102
Children & Pets OK
Open daily 10-5
Gofessel Vineyards– 200838 Burndale Road, Sonoma; 707- 225-6801
Göpfrich – 7564 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1645
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891
Open daily 10-4:30
Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875
Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5
Kokomo – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0200
Open daily 11-4:40
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000
Open daily 9-4:30
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501
Open daily 10:30-4
Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries)
23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-8980
Open daily 10-5
Graton Ridge – 3541 Gravenstein Hwy 116 N, Sebastopol; 707 823-3040
Sat-Sun 11-5
Grey Stack – 4100 Grange Road, Santa Rosa; 707 228-1338
Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg
Open daily 10-4
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma
Open daily 11-4:30
Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310
5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371
Open daily 10-4
Open daily 10-4
Hanzell Vineyards– 18596 Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 707.996.3860
Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756
Open daily 10-4:30
Harvest Moon Estate – 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 573-8711
Open daily 10:30-5
Hauck Cellars – 223 Center St, Healdsbug; 707 473-9065
Hawkes Wine – 6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-4295
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Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30, Fri & Sat til 7pm
Open daily 10-5, tours by appointment
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400
Lago di Merlo – at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600
Lancaster Estate – 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8178x209
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053
10:30-4:30
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 10-4:30
Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries)
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707 933-3010
Open daily 10-5
Larson Family – 23570 Highway 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090
Open daily 10-5
Laurel Glen – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Open daily 11am-6pm
« LEDSON WINERY – 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-38100
Open daily 10-5
Tasting Fees, Gift items, Deli, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Optima Winery – 498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg; 707 431-8222
Paint Horse – 16510 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 935-0148
« LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-9211
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Palmeri – 21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-4101
Thu-Sat 11:30-6, Sun-Wed 11:30-5:30
Open daily 10-5
Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750
« LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Thu-Mon 11-5
Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
« LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221
Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
Open daily 11-5
« PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Open daily 11-5
« PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Open daily 10-5
Parmelee Hill – 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 282-9020
Lynmar Estate – 3909 Frei Rd, Sebastopol; 707 829-3374
Open daily 10-5, call for reservations
Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418
MacPhail Family – 851 Magnolisa Dr, Healdsburg; 707 433-4780
Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531
MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eighth St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480
Open daily 10:30-5
Sat 11-4:30, Mon-Fri by appointment
Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052
Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365
Open daily 10-5
Martin Family – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545
Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547
MacLeod – 740 Lawndale Road, Kenwood; 707 833-4312
Macrae Family – at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555
Open daily 11-4:30
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 10-4:30
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244
Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
Pendleton Estate – 35100 Hwy 128, Cloverdale; 707 894-3732
Peters Family – 2064 Hwy. 116 No, Suite 102, Sebastopol; 707 829-3111
Peterson – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Open daily 11am-6pm
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311
« MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Open daily 11-5
Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570
Open daily 10-5
Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464
Open daily 10-4:30
« MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911
Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 11am-6pm
Porter Creek – 8735 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6321
Preston Vineyards – 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
RH – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804
Open daily 10-5
Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401
Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466
Open daily 11-6
Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148
Open daily 11am-6pm
Ramazzotti Wines – 22910 Walling Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3428
Open Mon-Sun 11-6
Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900 Open daily 11am-6pm
Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960
Open daily 10-4:30
Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365
Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6
« MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Open 10-4 by appointment
Portalupi – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 11-5
Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466
Open daily 11-6
Ridge Vineyards – 650 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-7721
Open daily 11-4
River Road Vnyds – 5220 Ross Rd, Sebastopol; 707 887-8130
Open daily 10:30-5
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466
Open daily 11-6
Mietz Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 10:30-4:30
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811
Open daily 10-4:30
Merriam Vnyds – 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4032
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903
Merry Edwards – 2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol; 888-388-9050
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 9:30-4:30, appt recommended
Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427
Open daily 10-5
Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121
Open daily 10-5
Moon Mountain – 1700 Moon Mountain Drive, Sonoma; 707 996-5870
Tue-Sat by appt only; tours 10:30, 2:30
Moshin Vineyards – 10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5499
Mueller – 6301 Starr Rd, Windsor; 707 837-7399
Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644
Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526
Nalle – 2383 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsbur; 707 433-1040
Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822
Novy Family – 980 Airway Ct, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882
Occidental Road Cellars – Call for tours & tasting, 707 874-9401
Open daily 11-6
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305
Open daily 11-4
« RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 11-4:30
Mounts Family – 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 292-8148
Mulas Family – 23900 Ramal Road, Sonoma; 707 938-3134
Roche – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma
Limited tours, call ahead
Open daily 10-5
Open Friday by appointment only
Open daily 10-6
Roessler Cellars – 380 First St W, Sonoma; 707 933-4440
Open daily 11-6
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169
Open daily 10-5
Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries)
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
Open daily 10-5
Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462
Open daily 10-5
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 696-0004
Thur-Mo 11-6
Rued – 3863 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1569
Open daily 11-4:30
Russian Hill Estate – 4525 Slusser Rd, Windsor; 707 575-9428
Open Thu-Mon 10-4
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344
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SL Cellars – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555
Open daily 10:30-5
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138
« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 9-5
Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30
Saracina/Atrea – Poured at Locals: Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-4900
Open daily 11am-6pm
« SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Open daily 10-4
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992
Thur-Mo 11-5
« SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Open daily 10-5
« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532
Complimentary Tours, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children & Pets Welcomed
Open daily 10-5
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288
Sharp –17560 Norrborn Road, Sonoma; 707 933-0556
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-505-4850
Mon-Sat 9-4
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941
Open daily 10-4:30
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700
Open daily 10-5
« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-2300
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed
Wattle Creek Winery – 25510 River Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-5166
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
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 11-5:30
Woodenhead – 5700 River Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 887-2703
Open Thu-Sun 10:30-4:30
Mon-Sat 9-5, tours by appt
Open daily 10-5
Open daily
Sat 12-5
Sojourn Cellars –141 E. Napa Street, Sonoma; 707 933-9753
Yoakim Bridge – 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8511
Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, weekdays & tours by appt.
Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410
Open daily 11-4:30
SOUTH BAY
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
Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Avenue, Capitola; 831 462-1065
Open daily 11-6
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
Spann –Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555
Open daily 10:30-5
Staley – Poured at Family Wineries – Dry Creek Valley: 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg
10:30-4:30
Open daily 10-5
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944
Open daily 10:30-5
Stuhlmuller – 4951 West Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg; 707 431-7745
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed
Open daily 10:30-5
Open daily 11-5
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
« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290
Talty – 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-8438
Tandem – Poured at Family Wineries – Kenwood: 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12; 888-433-6555
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111
Open daily 11-5
Calera – 11300 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 637-9170
Open daily 11-4:30
Open daily 9-6
Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4
Castillo’s Hillside Shire – 2215 Liberta Drive, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8200
Most Saturdays 12-4 or by appt.
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282
Open daily 10:30-5
Open daily 11:30-5:30; Thu, Fri, Sat til 6
Three Alarm – Poured at Vine Tastings: 9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor; 707 620-0833
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667
Mon-Fri 12-8, later on weekends
Open daily 11-4
Sat-Sun 11-4
« TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
Open daily 11-7
Sat 1-7, Sun 12-5
Wed-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10, Mon 4-10, Tue 4-12
Cinnabar – 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408-867-1010
Open daily 11-5
Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 800 ITS-WINE
Open daily 11-5
« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours
Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534
Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
By appointment 11-5 or 3rd weekend of the month
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214
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
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 12-close
Open Thu-Sun 11-5
Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049
Open daily 10-5
« WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 942-7026
Sonoma Valley Port Works – 613 2nd St, Pealuma; 707 769-5203
Open daily 10–5
By appointment daily 10-3
« SONOMA-ENOTECA – 35 E Napa St, Sonoma; 707 935-1200
Unti Vineyards – 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-5590
Open daily 10-5
Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-4 or by appt
« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2
Open daily 10-6
Open daily 11-7
Siduri Wines – 980 Airway Dr, Ste C, Santa Rosa; 707 578-3882
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Daily 11-5
Williamson – 134 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 707 433-1500
Sheldon – 6761 Sebastopol Ave. (Hwy. 12), Sebastopol; 707 829-8100
« TRENTADUE – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104
Thur-Sun 10-5
Truett Hurst – 5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-9545
White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291
Daily 10-5
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579
Terroirs Artisan Wines: Damskey & Co. –
21001 Geyserville Ave, Ste 101, Geyserville; 707 857-4101
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611
Open daily 12-5
Fri-Sun 12-5
Some Sat, call for appointment
« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949
Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305
Tue-Sun 12-6
Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 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
Open daily 10-5
Vinocruz – Abbott Square on Cooper Street, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441
Open daily 12-5
Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Road, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436
Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755
Open daily 9-5
Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144
Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-2145
« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294
Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160
Jason-Stephens – 11775 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 846-8463
Open daily 10-5
Open Daily Summer 12-6 , Winter 12-5
Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827
Open daily 10-5
La Nebbia – 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463
Open daily 10-5
Léal Vineyards – 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister; 831 636-1023
Open daily 11-5
« LOMA PRIETA WINERY – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950
« MARTIN RANCH – 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy; 408 842-9197
12-4 third weekend of each month
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777
Monte Verde – 13775 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill; 408 776-8938
Open 3rd Sat-Sun or by appointment
Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6
Special events & by appointment
Windy Oaks Estate – 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos; 831 786-9463
Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992
CARMEL VALLEY
Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Road, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533
Open daily 11-5
Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-4215
Open daily 11-5
Boëté at Valley Hills Tasting Rm– 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Mon-Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Julien Wine Estate – 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; 831 624-2600
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244
Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Summer 12-6 daily, Winter 12-5
Cima Collina – San Carlos, between Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645
Thur-Mon 11- 6
Galante Vineyards – between Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 831 624-3800
Sun-Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050
Summer daily 11-6, Winter 11-5
Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pe dro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389
Tue-Sun 10-5
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards – 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Open daily 11-6
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga; 408 741-2822
Fri-Sun 12-5
Joullian Vineyards – 2 Village Drive Suite A, Carmel Valley; 866 659-8101
Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271
Open daily 11-5
Joyce Vineyards – 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831-659-0312
Fri-Sun 11-5
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871
Otter Cove Wines – 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley; 831 320-3050
Wed-Sun 11-5
Nicholson Vnyds – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071
Parsonage Village Vineyard – 19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-7322 Open daily 11-5:30
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE
Open daily 12-5
Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718
Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991
Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment only
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 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, Sun by appointment
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Summer Apr-Oct, Sat 12-4, Winter by appointment
« POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel; 831 462-3478
Ridge Vineyards – 17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino; 408 867-3233
Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment
Wed-Sun 12-5:30
Open daily 11-5
Sat-Sun 12-5
Savannah-Chanelle Vnyds – 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934
Open daily 11-5
Sat12-4 by appointment
Open daily 12-5
Sat-Sun 11-4
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030
Open daily 12-5
Open daily 10-6
Bargetto Winery – 700 Cannery Row Suite G, Monterey; 831 373-4053
Open daily 11-6
Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, Monterey; 831 645-9035
Mon-Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5
Figge Cellars – 3348 Paul Davis Drive Suite 101, Marina; 831 384-4149
Mon-Fri by appointment only
Wine from the Heart Tasting Rm – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463
Thu, Fri, Mon 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Open daily 11-5
Open daily , call for hours
SALINAS VALLEY
A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980
Mon-Fri 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
Blackstone Winery – 850 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341
Summer 10:30-4:30, Winter 11-4
Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549
Chalone Vineyards – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-5, weekdays by appt
« HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-4555
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours
Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398
Thu-Sun 12-5
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150
A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite Kk, Monterey; 831 646-5446
Open daily 11-5
Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Avenue, Gilroy; 408 848-5823
Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738
Open daily 11-6
« VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415
« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Solis – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306
Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700
MONTEREY WINERIES
Sat-Sun 11-6 or by appointment
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – 334A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 831 335-4242
Silver Mountain – 408 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz; 408 353-2275
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 11-7
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112
Silver Mountain – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2278
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Talbott Vineyards – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500
Open daily 10-5
Summer Sat-Sun 11-5, Winter Sat-Sun 11-4
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244
Mon-Sat 11-5
Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge - 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831-455-9990
Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649
Regale – 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos; 408 353-2500
Rancho Cellars – 26340 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel; 831 625-5646
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310
Paraiso Vineyards – 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad; 831 678-0300
Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463
Scheid Vineyards – 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield; 831 386-0316
« VENTANA VINEYARDS – 38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad; 831 678-2900
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Mon-Fri 11-4
Sat-Sun 11-5
Sat-Sun 11-5
Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 11-4
Fri-Sun 11-5
Open daily 11-5
Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
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Wrath Wines – 35801 Foothill Road, Soledad; 831 678-2212
Thu-Mon 11-4:30
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES
Barra of Mendocino – 7051 N. State Street, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0322
Open daily 10-5
Brassfield Estate – 10915 High Valley Rd, Clearlake Oaks; 707 998-1895
Mon-Fri 10-5
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589
Open daily 11-5
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152
Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Brutocao Cellars – 13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664
Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462
Chiarito Vineyards – 2651 Mill Creek Rd, Ukiah; 707.462.7146
Claudia Springs – 1810 Hwy 128, Navarro; 707 895-3993
Open daily 10-5
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582
Open daily10-5
Monte Lago Winery – Clear Lake, 510-599.LAGO
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686
Nelson Family – 550 Nelson Ranch Road; Ukiah
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 10-5
Open daily 11-5
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357
Open daily 10-5
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209
Open daily 11-5
Mon-Thu 8-4
Elizabeth Vineyards – 8591 Colony Dr, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0957
Esterlina – 1200 Holmes Ranch Road, Philo; 707 895-2920
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250
Open daily 9-5
Fife Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323
Open daily 10-5
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889
Fri-Mon 10-4:30
Frey – 14000 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5177
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155
Call ahead
Dunnewood Vineyards – 2399 North State St, Ukiah; (707) 467-4843
Open daily 11-5
Oster – 13501 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-5257
Summer: Fri-Mon 11-5; Winter Fri-Sun 11-5
Duncan Peak Vineyards – 14500 Mtn. House Road, Hopland; 707 744-1129
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190
Open daily 10-6
Cougar’s Leap – 9730 Soda Bay Road #8, Kelseyville; 707 279-0651
Weekdays 10-5, appt recommended
Open by appointment
Philo Ridge – Call for an appoinment on weekends, 707 489-2303
Ployez Winery – 11171 Highway 29, Lower Lake; 707 994-2106
Open daily 11-5
« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Open daily 11-5
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483
« SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656
Silversmith Vineyards –
3700 A Rd J, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1196
Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30
Open daily 11-5
Fri-Mon 12-5
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm or by appointment
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221
Open daily 10-5
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213
Wed-Mon 10-6
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202
Open daily 11-4
Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475
Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5
Open daily 10-5
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo
Open daily 11-5
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373
Open daily 10-6
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707 744-8466
Greenwood Ridge Vineyards – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002
Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127
Open daily 11-5
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190
Open daily 11-6
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-1069
Open weekends 10-6, weekdays by appt.
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216
Open daily 10-5
Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936
Open daily 10-5
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140
Open daily 10-5
Lazy Creek Vineyards – 4741 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3623
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707 894-2304
Open Fr-Mo 11-4:30
Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707 937-4960
Open daily 11-5
Lolonis Vineyards – 1905 Rd D, Redwood Valley; 707 485-7544
Open by appointment
Londer Vineyards – 14051 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-3900
Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010
Thu-Mon 11-5
Weibel Vnyds – 13300 Buckman Dr., Hopland; 707 744-2200
Whaler Vineyards – 6200 E Side Rd, Ukiah; 707 462-6355
Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE
Open daily 10-5
Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177
Open daily 10-5
« ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707 895-9462
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Open Daily 10-5
YOLO COUNTY
Berryessa Gap – 27260 Hwy 128, Winters; 530 795-3201
Mon-Sat 12-4
Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139
Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110
Open 12-5 by appointment
Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625
Wed-Sun 11-5
Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1227
Thu-Sun 11-5
Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165
Wed-Sun 11-5
R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd 12A, Esparto; 530 662-3215
Wed-Sun 11-5
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001
Open daily 10-5
Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680
McDowell Valley – 13380 S. Hwy 101, Hopland 707 744-8911
Open daily 10-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131
Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
McFadden Vineyard – 13275 S. Hwy 101 Suite #5, Hopland; 707 744-8463
Open daily 10-5
Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120
Fri-Sun 11-5
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986
Open daily 10-5
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LIVERMORE VALLEY
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
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
Mon-Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 11-4:30
Cuda Ridge Wines – 5385 East Ave, Livermore; 510-304-0914
Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838
Fri-Sun 11-5
Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-3375
Sat-Sun 12-4:30
el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827
Fri-Sun 12-5
Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377
Sat-Sun 12-5
Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246
Fri-Sun 12-5
« GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Fri 12-4:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-5
Thu-Sun 12-5
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
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662
Weekends 12-4:30
Little Valley Winery– 739 Main St, Pleasanton
Wed 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE
Sat-Sun 12-5
Marr Cellars – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE
Tue-Sun 11-5
Akin Estates – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8115
Wed. Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291
Thu-Sun 11-5
Boitano Family – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 286-1595
Fri-Sun 12-5
Bokisch Vineyards – tasted at Clements Ridge, 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 334-4338
Fri-Sun 11-5
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446
Open daily 12-5
cellardoor – 21 N. School Street, Lodi; 209 339-4394
Fri 1-11, Sat 1-9, Sun 12-5
Chocoholics Divine Desserts – 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320
Clements Ridge – 23225 E. State Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3850
Fri-Sun 11-5
Cosentino Winery – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge; 209 333-8014
Open daily 10-5:30
d‘Art Wines – 13299 N. Curry Avenue, Lodi; 209 334-9946
Fri-Sun 12-5
Delicato Family – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3500
Open daily 9-5:30
Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697
Open daily 11-5
Grady Family Vineyards – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd; Woodbridge
Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Grand Amis – 115 North School Street Suite 5, Lodi; 209 369-6805
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184
Fri-Sun 1-5
Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sat 11-5, Sun 12:30-5
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900
Thu-Sun 12-5
Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Heritage Oak Winery – 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 986-2763
Tue-Sun 11-5
Housley’s Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482
Open daily 12-4
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880
Wed-Mon 12-5
Miramont Estate – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE
Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744
Thu-Sun 12-5, Fri 12-6
Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 May-Oct Open daily 11-4:30, Nov-Apr Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Red Feather – 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1871
Sun-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-8
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
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440
Lobo Loco Wines – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 916 687-4767
Open daily 10-5
Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006
Thu-Sun 12-4:30
Sat-Sun 12:30-5
M2 Wines – 1376 East Turner Road Suite D, Lodi; 209 339-1071
Fri-Sun 11-5
Wed-Sun 11-5:30
Open daily 12-4:30
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458
Tamas Estate – 5489 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380
LangeTwins Winery – 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo; 209 334-9780
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE
Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Open daily 12-4:30
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006
Fri-Sun 12-5
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE
Tue-Sun 11-5
The Singing Winemaker – poured at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE
Tue-Sun 11-5
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541
Sat-Sun 12-5
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300
Open daily 11-4:30
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405
Open daily 11-6:30
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6
Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery – 203 S. School Street, Lodi; 209 366-2634 Tue-Wed 11-6, Thu-Sat 11-9, Sun 10-3
Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
Open daily 11-4:30
Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932
Open by appointment
Sat-Sun 12-4
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636
McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214
Wood Family Winery – 7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore; 925 606-7411
Sat-Sun 12-5
Thu-Mon 12-4:30
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600
Thu-Mon 11-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368
Sat-Sun11-5
McCormack Williamson – 3125 E. Orange Street, Acampo; 209 368-1473
Fri-Sun 11-5
Michael David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384
Open daily 10-5
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-1108
Thu-Sun 12-5
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12 (Victor Road), Lodi; 209 369-4758
Sun-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6
Old Lockeford Winery – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-9770
Fri-Mon 11-5
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910
Sat-Sun 12-5
Palomares Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley
Sat-Sun 12-5
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463
Thu-Sun 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6
Sat-Sun 11-5
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Ripken Vineyards – 2472 West Sargent Road, Lodi; 209 367-WINE
Sat-Sun 12-4
Spenker Winery – 17303 N. De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467
Sat & Sun 12-4, Jan-Apr by appt only
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838
Open daily 11-6
Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316
Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807
Sat-Sun 10-5:30
TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428
St. Jorge Winery – 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo; 209 365-0202
Fri-Sun 11-5
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3314
Mon, Wed, Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat, Sun 11-6
The Coliseum – Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 747-7733
Wed, Thu, Sun 11-5, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722
Open daily 11-5
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO
Thu-Mon 12-5
Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566
Open daily 12-5
vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Road, Lodi; 209 365-1900
Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3751
Weibel – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-9463
WOODBRIDGE – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016
Fri-Sun 11-5
Daily 11-5
Bodega Del Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893
Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750
Sat-Sun 1-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500
Open daily 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487
AMADOR COUNTY
Amador Cellars – 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6150
Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104
Fri-Sun 11-6 & holidays
Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515
Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600
Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023
C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700
Tue-Sun 11-5
French Hill Winery – 488 Main Street, Murphys; 209-728-8022
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514
Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384
Mon, Thu, Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 9-5
Clos Du Lac Cellars – 3151 Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238
Wed-Sun 10-4
Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600
Fri 1-5, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5, Mon 12-5
Fri-Sun 11-5
Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Fri-Sun 10-5
Summer Thu-Sun 11-6, Winter Fri-Sun 11-6
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800
Hatcher Winery – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111
Fri-Mon 10-5
Wed-Sun 11-5
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 350 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700
Fri-Sun 12-5
Open daily 10-5
Fri-Mon 10:30-5
CALAVERAS COUNTY
Sat-Sun 12-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181
Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10:30-4
Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556
Black Sheep Winery – 221 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2157
Open daily 10-5
Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005
Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000
Woodbridge Uncorked – 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge; 209 365-7575 Wed-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10, Sun 2-6
Open daily 10-4:30
Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800
Sat-Sun 12-5
Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942
Winter Fri-Sun 11-5, Summer Thu-Mon 11-5
Fri-Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 12-5
Fri-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299
Mon,Tue, Fri 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251
Open daily 10-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766
Lavender Ridge – 425 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441
Open daily 11-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658
Open daily 11-5
Muir’s Legacy – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-0500
Open daily 11-5
Open daily 10:30-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817
Mon, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444
Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290
Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5
Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3183
Open daily 10-5
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436
Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099
Open daily 11-5
Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117
Fri-Mon 11-4
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148
Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696
Fri-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080
3rd Sat of the Month 11-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080
Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30T
Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395
Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922
Karmére – 11970 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000
Open daily 12-4
Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949
Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567
Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979
Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19
Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455
Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554
Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888
Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
Open daily 10-5
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911
Fri-Sun 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 431 Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949
Open daily 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078
Boeger Winery – 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094
Fri-Sun 11-5
Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352
Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5
Open daily 9:30-5
Fri-Sun 11-5
Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761
Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208
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