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WINERY
A P R I L 1 0 , 2 0 0 9 – I S S U E 1 5 – V O LU M E 2 8
Mahoney Vineyards ON THE COVER
Prager Winery & Port Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PERFECT PAIRS HK Generations Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2007
COVER
Paired with Insalata de Radicchio e Pere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ON THE
THINGS TO DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
What’s Hot This Week by Jeffry Burgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Prager Winery & Port Works
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
26
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-45

City of Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
PA I R S
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43
PERFECT
Art & Antiques Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

HK Generations Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast 2007 and SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59
Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Insalata di Radicchio e Pere
Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59
PROFILE
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Elaine St. Clair
Black Stallion Winery LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
O F T H E W E E K 68
Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

TA S T I N G R O O M
LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-72
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cooper-Garrod Estate Winery WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-83
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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 distributes so I could pass the savings on
to my customers.” And Miller did just that. His store is stocked with high-quality
juice all under $25 and all are unique. Most labels in the shop are unrecognizable
– but all pass the same test; everything passes over Miller’s lips before he makes a
buy. “If I don’t love it, I don’t buy it, period. Sometimes I will taste over a hundred
wines in one day, load up the truck and haul it up to Calistoga, unload at the store,
and maybe I will crawl in bed by 3 a.m. Needless to say my buddy bowed out of
the deal after their 2nd 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 customers favorite wine and translate that into a recommen-
dation for sometimes a third of the cost. “I have people all over the country that
use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door – and the cost of the ship-
ping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the cost of the wine.
Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. “I have winemakers from small wineries
stop in every week saying ‘I have something that will fit into the store,’ if they only
have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine – I am the perfect outlet for them.”
So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Valley at
1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information, call
(707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Two Competitions, Two Silver Medals for Casa Nuestra’s 2006 Meritage
Casa Nuestra Winery has been producing Meritage yards in St. Helena located on the valley floor and
style wines for more than two decades. Their current boasts a dry riparian soil. I think this makes the fruit
vintage, after being in the bottle just six months, has more intense than one would expect from a Merlot.
already garnered two medals. We blend in Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
to make this rich full-bodied Bordeaux style blend.”
SILVER – San Francisco Chronicle
Says Delina Dysart, Casa Representative. The Meritage
International Wine Competition 2009
as well as the other varietal wines Casa Nuestra
The 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
produces are produced in such small quantities that
presented by Target features every significant type and
they are only available directly from the winery.
style of wine, from each of the major wine-producing
Casa Nuestra, which means “our house” welcomes
regions in the United States; www.winejudging.com.
visitors to the winery Monday through Saturday by
SILVER Grand Harvest Awards, Vineyard, appointment, for tasting, tours and barrel sampling.
Winery Management’s Wine Competition 2009 Casa Nuestra Winery is located at 3451 Silverado Trail
This is the only wine-judging event in North America North in St. Helena, California, Napa Valley. They can
that is based on terroir – a group of vineyards (or even also be reached by phone toll-free: 1-866-844-WINE
vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific or on the web at www.casanuestra.com. Picnickers and
appellation, and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions, well-behaved canines welcome!
grapes and winemaking savoir-faire, which contribute to give its
specific personality to the wine. All judges have to be in complete
accord for any medal to be awarded; www.vwm-online.com.
Casa Nuestra produces their Meritage wine in the style of France’s
April in Carneros Winery
Bordeaux Region’s Right bank, which is predominantly Merlot based.
“The Merlot we use in the Meritage is from our estate’s organic vine-
Open House Event April 18-19
Two Dozen Carneros Region Wineries Set to Participate
Over two-dozen Carneros region wineries are set to participate in
April in Carneros, the two-day winery open house event that has
become one of wine country’s premier weekends. Each winery has
unique offerings, such as food and wine pairings, live music, art or
craft shows, special tastings (barrel, reserve, library, new release),
discounts or special pricing, family activities and much more.
Admission is $40.00 for both days or $30 for Sunday only, and
may be purchased either day at any participating winery. You’ll receive
an April in Carneros logo glass and access to all the fun! (Certain activ-
ities at some wineries may have additional fees, but all participating
wineries have generous offerings for April in Carneros participants at
no additional cost.) Proceeds fund scholarships at Santa Rosa Junior
College and Napa Valley College.
Participating wineries include Adastra, Artesa @ Cornerstone,
Bouchaine, Ceja, Cline, Enkidu, Etude, Folio, Gloria Ferrer, Home-
wood, Jacuzzi, Larson, Larson @ Cornerstone, MacRostie, McKenzie-
Mueller, Parmelee-Hill, Richardson, Roshambo, Schug, Talisman, Tin
Barn, Ty Caton, Truchard and Viansa.
Hospitality de los Carneros is a non-profit organization dedicated
to promoting the wineries and winery tasting rooms of the Carneros
appellation. It produces two open house events each year: April in
Carneros and Holiday in Carneros. In its twenty one year history
Hospitality de los Carneros has contributed over $100,000 to chari-
ties in Sonoma and Napa counties and currently funds scholarships at
Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College.
Additional information is available at www.CarnerosWineries.org
or 800-909-4352.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bourassa Vineyards, Napa

NAPA VALLEY « ONGOING « ONGOING
Buon Amici Members & Guests Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines
« ONGOING 10am-4:30pm, Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com
Fumé Bistro & Bar Happy Hour 707-963-5853, www.benesserevineyards.com ZD Wines, Rutherford
Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm • Members Only New Release Tastings • Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm
Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com • Barrel Tastings by appointment • Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm
• Vertical Tastings by appointment • Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt
« ONGOING WEEKENDS • Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment • Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends &
(EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND) holidays, M-F by appt
Wine Component Tasting Seminar « ONGOING • Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am,
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting M-F by appt
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members $25 Reserve Wine Seminar • Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18 • Wine Train, $180, RSVP
Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley
« EVERY 4TH WEEKEND Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com « ONGOING
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Tastings at the Popcorn Bar
10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777 ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS 10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com
www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members Cooking Demonstrations Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena at The DeBaun Theatre • It’s all About You Tasting, $15
707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu • Everybody’s Talking Tasting, $25
« ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS St. Helena, wsgr@culinary.edu, $12.50pp
Wine & Food Pairings Culinary Institute of America at Greystone « ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY
11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing Temptastings in the Temptation Cave
1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing ONGOING 11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member
Peju Province Winery, Rutherford Tour & Taste In Hall Wines’ Ghost Winery www.florasprings.com, RSVP
www.peju.com, 800-446-7358 Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20 Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena
St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com
ONGOING
Private Tours ONGOING
707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners
$25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5
St. Helena, 707-967-0666,
ONGOING www.adozenvintners.com
Epicurean Explorations
RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people ONGOING
$95/3-course lunch, $135/5-course lunch Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery
www.goosecross.com 888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com
Goosecross Cellars, Yountville • The To Kalon Tour & Tasting
• A Guided Tasting
ONGOING WEEKENDS • Pleasure in the Glass
Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards • The Taste of Wine
Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in • The “Harvest of Joy” Tour & Lunch
an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm • Celebrating California Wine & Food
www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292 • The Essence Tour & Tasting
ONGOING • Artisan Cheese & Wine – A Perfect Match
Napa Valley Wine Train ONGOING THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS
Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com Made in Napa Valley Culinary Centre
• Apr 10: Moonlight Escape Taste samples of prepared demos of delicious &
• Apr 11, 24: Murder Mystery easy recipes for entertaing, quick weeknight
• Apr 16: Appellation Dinner featuring Germany suppers, grilling techniques and more!
• Apr 17: Vintners Lunch – TBA 707-603-3250, andreaa@tulocayandco.com
• Apr 24: Vintners Lunch – Mahoney Vineyards Visit www.madeinnapavalley.com for details.
ONGOING « ONGOING
Napa Valley Opera House Ansel Adams – John Muir Trail Exhibit
707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford
1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa 800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com
• Apr 11: Altar Boyz
• Apr 18: Jungle Jack Hanna « ONGOING THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS
• Apr 30: Mariza Library & Barrel Sample Tastings
• May 8: George Winston Sequoia Grove Winery
• May 9: Ne Lei Hula 8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com
ONGOING • 11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting
Live at the Lincoln Theater in the underground cellar, $20
707-944-1300, Yountville, www.lincolntheater.com • 12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting
• Apr 26: The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers to include Barrel Sample, $40
with Alasdair Fraser • 3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting
ONGOING in the underground cellar, $20
Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines
5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa, www.backroomwines.com
« ONGOING
Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
• Apr 10: Back Room Blow Out XXXI
800-726-6136, www.sterlingvineyards.com
• Apr 17: Pinot Party!
Taste limited release wines at the winery. Calistoga
• Apr 20: Back Room Tasting Group
• Apr 24: Aromatic Whites for Spring « ONGOING
• May 1: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards
• May 4: Dinner & A Tasting 11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga
• May 8: Burgundy www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45pp
Private tasting in the Reserve Room after tour.
ONGOING
di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature ONGOING
707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour
• Ongoing through June 13: (un)Natural Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366
• Apr 23: Contemporary Conversations, Michael $15 mid-week special, mention this listing
Schwager, Ross Campbell & Kathryn Spence www.bourassavineyards.com
« ONGOING « ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 12 ONGOING

Tastings at Silverado Vineyards Tastings & Tours at Artesa Herstory Live Entertainment at River Rock Casino
707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com 707-944-0500, www.napavalleymuseum.org 777-857-2777, Geyserville
www.silveradovineyards.com Artesa Winery, Napa Napa Valley Museum, Yountville www.riverrockcasino.com
• Vino Con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experience, $40 Six women painters exhibit their work. • Apr 10: Twice as Good
Silverado Vineyards, Napa
• Daily Guided Tours • Apr 11: California Cowboys
• Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 10
• Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40 • Apr 17: Mel Smith
• Library Tasting, $75 Gina Werfel’s Paintings Exhibit
• Apr 18: Blue Truth
• Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10, « ONGOING 10am-5pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville
• Apr 24: Beatles Flashback
Premier/$20 Tours & Tasting www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 707-968-2203
• Apr 25: Al Von
• Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 • Regular tasting, $10 « ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3
• Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests, • Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun Photography Contest Exhibit
« ONGOING SUNDAYS
10am-5pm, Black Stallion Winery, Napa Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
$20/tour, $25/tour & tasting 16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000
707-944-1133, www.mustardfestival.org
« ONGOING www.fairmont.com.sonoma
707-253-1400, www.blackstallionwinery.com Mumm Napa, Rutherford
Appellation Tastings Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067
« ONGOING APRIL 17 – JUNE 7
ONGOING
Educational Tours & Wine Tasting Biennial Juried Plein Art Painting Exhibition
www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40 The Center for Performing Arts
707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com 707-944-0500x112, www.napavalleymuseum.org
Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford 707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga Napa Valley Museum, Yountville
www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/
« ONGOING • Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40
« APRIL 18-19 Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond • Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50 22nd Annual April in Carneros • Apr 7-11: Fat Pig
11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620 • Tasting only, $10-$25 800-909-4352, www.carneroswineries.org • Apr 11: Faculty Recital, Laxmi G Tewari
www.raymondvineyards.com, $15 • Young adult tours, $15-$20 Visit over 20 Carneros wineries, $40, 10am-4pm • Apr 12: Trio Navarro
Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena • Napa Valley Neighbor Program Food/wine pairings, music, discounts & more! • May 1: Guitar Ensemble
Group tours available by appointment. • Private VIP tours • May 1-2: O Primavera, SSU Chorus
APRIL 18
« LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH • May 1-2, 5-6, 8-9: Spring Dance Concert
« ONGOING Spring Cooking Class
Winemaker Dinners at Fumé Bistro • May 3: Ars Nova, Student Composers Concert
Wine Tasting Experiences 707-224-7969, 800-309-7969, RSVP
Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a • May 5, 12, 15-16: Candid Camera
By appt, 707-963-5853x105 www.cedargablesinn.com, Cedar Gables Inn, Napa
four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservations • May 7: Indian Singing Ensemble
www.benesserevineyards.com 707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com « APRIL 18 • May 8-9: Music Theatre Scenes
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena Tax Relief Party • May 8-6: Byrd, Corpus Christi Mass
• Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 « EVERY SATURDAY 6:30-9:30pm, $69.75/members, $75/general ONGOING
• Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting, M-W, ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar 707-963-7774, www.vsattui.com Sunday Brunches by the Sea
Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
10:30am, $15 10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319
800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40
• Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 « APRIL 25 www.timbercoveinn.com
Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com
• Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 9th Annual Vineyard to Vintner Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove
• Barrel Tasting & Current Release, « EVERY SUNDAY 707-255-1720, www.stagsleapdistrict.com ONGOING
Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines • Library Tasting Seminar, 10-11am Winemaker Tasting
• Barrel Tasting & Vertical, Tue, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 11am by appointment only, $20pp Shafer Vineyards, Napa, $60 6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa
• Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15 Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com • Open Houses, 11am-4:30pm, www.winespectrum.com, 707-525-8466
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY at participating wineries, $135 • Apr 14: Lucia Vineyard
« ONGOING Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings
• Soiree Cabernet Dinner, 6:30-10pm,
Tours & Tastings at Andretti Clos du Val, Napa, $285/open house & dinner ONGOING
at Havens Wine Cellars Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean
877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com 10am-4:30pm, Napa « MAY 2 A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.
Andretti Winery, Napa 707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com Parisian Delights Winemaker Dinner Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134
• Individual Tastings, $12 800-326-6069x429, www.merryvale.com, RSVP
• Private Winery Tour & Tasting « EVERY SATURDAY $125, 7pm, Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena ONGOING
$15/tour, $20/tour & tasting Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays Sonoma Film Institute
Dinner in the Cask Room & live music!
at Bennett Lane Winery 707-664-2606, www.sonoma.edu/sfi
• Food & Wine Pairing
Calistoga, 10am-5pm MAY 3 Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
• Vineyard Tour Down the Garden Path Garden Tour
www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684 • Apr 10: Sometimes Happiness, Sometimes
• Blending Class 10am-4pm, 707-253-4147 Sadness
• Wine Sensory Seminar ONGOING http://cenapa.ucdavis.edu, $25/adv, $30 • Apr 23, 26: Le Cercle Rouge
Friday Night Winemaker Events 6 private gardens in & around Napa
« ONGOING • Apr 30: Leon, The Professional
5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2
Wine Tasting Options • May 1, 3: Two Early Documentaries by Mira Noir
JV Wine & Spirits, Napa
10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.com
« ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 27
SONOMA COUNTY • May 7-8: Carmen Jones
Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville
Peju Winery Art Exhibit
« ONGOING
• Current Release Tasting, $15 « ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Cooking in the Vineyard – Classes & Seminars
Featuring Don Hatfield, Marina Golden & Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln
• Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25 Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059
Betty Jo March, 10am-6pm, 800-446-7358 10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com
• Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75 www.peju.com, Peju Winery, Rutherford Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious
• Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people wine & sample over 80 food items in their « ONGOING
• Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250 ONGOING SUNDAYS Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Sunday Suppers at Brix gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley.
• Sonnette Library Tasting, $75 Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm
3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749 ONGOING 707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp
• Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people
www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
• Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring-fall ONGOING (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)
ONGOING SATURDAYS Santa Rosa, 707-546-3600
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH • Apr 17: Dark Star Orchestra Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour
Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber 10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25
Bacchus That Rascal 2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa • Apr 18-20: Santa Rosa Symphony Set Six
• Apr 24: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg
Multi-media presentation – History of Wine 10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa
Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm • Apr 26: Santa Rosa Concert Association ONGOING (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
ONGOING • Apr 28: Boz Scaggs Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981
Wine Social Every Evening • May 3: Santa Rosa concert Association & Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola
« ONGOING No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine.
ONGOING 11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20
Tasting at Grgich Hills 707-944-2749, www.brix.com Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811
Spreckels Performing Arts Center
9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm Brix Restaurant, Yountville
707-588-3400, Rohnert Park ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
$10, Wine Library Tasting/$30 ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 www.spreckelsonline.com ‘Come Crush With Us’ at Icaria Creek Winery
Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm Classic Rock Photography Exhibit • Ongoing through Apr 12: The Book of Matthew Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled &
Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford 707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com • Apr 18: Company C Contemporary Ballet barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a
707-963-2784, www.grgich.com Markham Vineyards, St. Helena • Apr 30-May 17: Greater Tuna lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com
« ONGOING WEEKENDS ONGOING « ONGOING « ONGOING

Wine & Chocolate Pairings Cinq Cépages Blending Seminar Winery Tour & Tasting Guided Winery Tours
10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment 888-675-WINE(9463)x255 11am, 1 & 3pm, 707-996-7256
www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389 Eight person minimum, 2 hours Ten person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 www.gloriaferrer.com, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma
$5 tasting fee covers the pairing! www.chateaustjean.com, $75 www.stfranciswinery.com « ONGOING THROUGH MAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa Wine & Food Pairing
Santa Rosa Original Farmers’ Market « ONGOING 11am-4pm, 888-675-WINE(9463)
Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building parking lot ONGOING
Cinq Cépages Component Tasting Vineyard Tour & Tasting www.stfranciswinery.com, $30
707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
707-833-4134x5258, by appointment 888-675-WINE(9463)x255
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Ten person minimum, 1 hour
Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market
Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours « ONGOING JUNE - OCTOBER
www.chateaustjean.com, $25 www.stfranciswinery.com, $20 Wine & Charcuterie Pairing
Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023 St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood 11am-4pm, 888-675-WINE(9463)
ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS « ONGOING www.stfranciswinery.com, $25
Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery ONGOING St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
Blending Seminar
Taste limited-production reserve Bismark Private VIP Wine Tasting
888-675-WINE(9463)x255 ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 30
Mountain wines paired with local artisanal 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, 707-833-4134x5258 Ten person min, 24 max, 1.5 hours Tatiana McWethy Exhibit
cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in www.chateaustjean.com, $25, 1 hour
Healdsburg. Alexander Valley, 707-431-4310 www.stfranciswinery.com, $65 11am-6pm, 707-935-3848, www.charlescreek.com
Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
www.hannawinery.com, $10pp Charles Creek Tasting Room, Sonoma
ONGOING « ONGOING A selection of new & recent works in oil & pastel.
« EVERY FRIDAY
Box Lunch Program with Tour Aroma Workshop ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 20
Complimentary Wine Tasting at Flamingo Hotel
5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille 707-833-4134x5258, by appointment 888-675-WINE(9463)x255 American Art Venues Exhibit
featuring Sonoma County wines Ten person minimum, 2 hours Ten person minimum, 1.5 hours 707-588-2780, www.americanartvenues.com
707-545-8530, 800-848-8300 www.chateaustjean.com, $50 www.stfranciswinery.com, $25 Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa A six-artist showing of paintings & photography.
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3 APRIL 11 APRIL 11 APRIL 18

Live Music Series: Kim Nalley
5:30pm, 707-935-9511, www.bartpark.com
Susan St Thomas & Jerry Kermode Exhibits Bartholomew Park Winery, Sonoma
Jefferson-Grisman Project Dinner and a Movie: Bottle Shock
« APRIL 18
Tax Relief Winery Dinner
11am-6pm, 707-566-9189 6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx255
8pm, 707-829-7300, www.hopmonk.com 707-833-5501, $55/members, $65, www.kunde.com
www.stfranciswinery.com, $130, $104/members
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa
Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol APRIL 18
Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol It’s All in the Glass – Riedel Crystal Seminar
3-4:30pm, 707-431-9600x13, www.lambertbridge.com
Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 20
APRIL 11-12 APRIL 18
APRIL 11
Artiste Cinema Night: Roman Holiday
6:30-9pm, 707-433-1920, www.artiste.com
Watercolor Exhibit
Petaluma River Cruise $15/admission, glass of wine & popcorn
Summit ET Bracket Drag Races Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Healdsburg
707-431-1970, Healdsburg APRIL 18

510-527-9622, www.dolphincharters.com Orchard Tour
8am-6pm, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma 10am-12pm, McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma
www.mcevoyranch.com 707-778-2307, $30
Plaza Arts Center & Gallery
9am & 1pm, Petaluma Turning Basin, Petaluma APRIL 18-19
Spring Cleaning Sale
www.infineonraceway.com, 800-870-RACE
10am-5pm, DeLoach Vineyards, Santa Rosa
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 26 www.deloachvineyards.com, 707-526-9111
« APRIL 12 « APRIL 18-19
APRIL 11 22nd Annual April in Carneros
The Blue Room 800-909-4352, www.carneroswineries.org
Easter Sunrise Service Visit over 20 Carneros wineries, $40, 10am-4pm
Food/wine pairings, music, discounts & more!
707-523-4185, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com Wine & Chocolate Pairing
APRIL 19
6:08am, 707-940-4000, www.clinecellars.com History of Sleepy Hollow Milk Company
3pm, 707-778-4398, www.petalumamuseum.com
6th Street Playhouse Studio Theatre, Santa Rosa 2-4pm, 707-431-9600x13 Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Petaluma
Cline Cellars, Sonoma APRIL 19

Winemaker Dinner with Dick Shultz
APRIL 7 – OCTOBER 31 www.lambertbridge.com, $75, $50/members Of Everett Ridge & Esterlina Vineyards
6pm, 707-865-2304, $45
« APRIL 16 Village Inn Restaurant, Monte Rio
Tuesday Night Farmers’ Market Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg APRIL 19
Earth Day on the Green
Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines: 11am-2pm, 707-838-1000
5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma Windsor Town Green, Windsor
APRIL 11 APRIL 20-21
An Appetizing Seminar Two Wheel Thunder AMA Motorcycle Testing
8am-5pm, 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com
« APRIL 9, 23 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma
Sheep Shearing
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma « APRIL 22
Wine Tasting FUNdamentals Benziger Family Offers Two Earth Day Classes
Featuring their Biodynamic® Discovery Trail
11am-1pm, 707-762-4871, www.petalumaadobe.com 10am & 2pm, $40, Glen Ellen, www.benziger.com
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256, $25 Reservations: mmack@benzinger.com, 707-935-4011
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
« APRIL 23
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, Petaluma Winemaker Dinner: Paradise Ridge Winery
707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com, $25 « APRIL 17 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319, Timber Cove Inn
www.timbercoveinn.com, Timber Cove
APRIL 11 APRIL 25
Dinner with the Winemaker Series: Artiste Cinema Night: Road to Singapore
APRIL 11 6:30-9pm, 707-433-1920, www.artiste.com
$15/admission, glass of wine & popcorn
Artiste Cinema Night: Father of the Bride Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Healdsburg
Featuring Grgich Hills Cellar
Earth Day Luncheon
APRIL 25
28th Annual Butter & Egg Days Celebration
6:30-9pm, 707-433-1920, www.artiste.com Parade, food, arts/crafts & more! 10am-5pm
11am-2pm, 707-433-7427, $65 800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com
www.butterandeggdays.com, 707-763-0344
Historic Downtown Petaluma
$15/admission, glass of wine & popcorn APRIL 25

www.michelschlumberger.com The Bay View Restaurant
Winemaker Dinner with Kevin Hall
6pm, 707-433-7209, te@avvwine.com
www.avvwine.com, $85, $75/members
Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Healdsburg Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Healdsburg
APRIL 25 « MAY 9
Winemaker Dinner by the Sea Celebrate Healdsburg 2009
With David Hirsch & Nick Goldschmidt Historic Downtown Healdsburg Plaza, 12-6pm
5:30pm, 707-785-2371, $99 Wine, food, kids’ activities & much more!
Sea Ranch Lodge, The Sea Ranch www.celebratehealdsburg.com, 707-431-3152
APRIL 25 « MAY 9
Shitake, Crimini, Oyster…oh my! Spring Fest on the Eastside
1-3pm, 707-431-9600x13 11am-5pm, special event with participating
www.lambertbridge.com, $75, $50/members wineries on the east side of the Russian River
Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg www.christophercreek.com, 707-433-2001
« APRIL 25 MAY 9
Spring Dinner with a Local Flare Eco-Tour Dog Hike with Jeff Kunde
6:30pm, 707-933-1999, www.gloriaferrer.com 9am, Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood, $45
Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334 RSVP
« APRIL 25-26 MAY 9

Mother’s Day Weekend Tour & Seasonal Lunch
Passport to Dry Creek Valley
10am-12pm, 707-778-2307, Petaluma
707-433-3031, www.wdcv.com
www.mcevoyranch.com, $125, McEvoy Ranch
$120, $70/Sunday only
Visit 45 participating Dry Creek Valley wineries! MAY 10
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Quivira
« APRIL 26 11am-5pm, Quivira Vineyards, Healdsburg
Spring Annual Gala & Auction www.quivirawine.com, 707-431-8333
5-9pm, Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa
www.sonomacountymuseum.org, 707-579-1500x13 MAY 10
Mother’s Day Dine Near the Vines
APRIL 26 10:30am, 707-282-1534, RSVP
Petaluma Spring Antique Fair www.kunde.com, $55/members, $60
8am-4pm, Historic Downtown Petaluma Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood
www.petalumadowntown.com, 707-462-9348
« MAY 10
« APRIL 30 Mother’s Day Brunch
Classic Sparkling Wines & Cheese Combina- 11am-2pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
tions: Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999
10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256, $30
APRIL 30
Garden Tour ONGOING
10am-12pm, 707-778-2307, $40, McEvoy Ranch Classic Concerts by the Lake
www.mcevoyranch.com, Petaluma Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville
www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE
« MAY 1-2 • Apr 24: Little Big Town
Simi Forage • May 16: Robin Trower
A Sonoma County Food & Wine Adventure
707-473-3221, www.simiwinery.com ONGOING
Simi Winery, Healdsburg Skunk Train
866 457-5865, Fort Bragg, www.skunktrain.com
MAY 2 • Apr 11-12: Easter Egg Express
Winemaker Dinner
APRIL 10-13, 17-18
707-473-2992, www.sbragia.com
7th Annual Redwood Coast
Sbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville
Whale & Jazz Festival
MAY 2, 9, 16 707-884-1138, www.gualalaarts.org
Spring Nature Walk • Apr 10: Sunset & Jazz, Sea Ranch Lodge Restaurant
9:30am-1:30pm, $15, Bouverie Preserve, Glen Ellen • Apr 11: Chowder & Jazz, Gualala Arts Center
707-938-4454, www.egret.com • Apr 11: Romance & Jazz, Whale Watch Inn, Gualala
• Apr 11: Poetry & Jazz, Gualala Arts Center
MAY 2-3
• Apr 12: Java & Jazz, Blue Canoe, Anchor Bay
Wildflower Chapel Hike • Apr 13: Whale & Jazz Films, Arena Cinema, Point Arena
10am-2pm, Nicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma • Apr 17: Restaurant Jazz Event, TBA
www.nicholsonranch.com, 707-938-8822 • Apr 18: Jazz Concert, TBA
MAY 3 APRIL 14
19th Annual Historic Healdsburg Home Tour Mediterranean Cuisine Cooking Class
1-4:30pm, 707-473-0313, $30/adv, $35 11:30am-3pm, 800-479-7944, Albion River Inn, Albion
www.healdsburgaauw.com
Healdsburg Museum, Healdsburg APRIL 18
Earth Day Ceago Winemaker Dinner
« MAY 6 6pm, 800-548-0513
Winemaker Dinner Series at Santé Mendocino Hotel, Mendocino
Featuring Benziger Family Winery
APRIL 18
6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVP
The Birth of a Universe
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma 8-11pm, $3, Taylor Observatory, Kelseyville
MAY 8 www.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121,
Fete De La Fleur Dinner APRIL 18
6:30-9:30pm, 707-833-4134x5258 Earth Day
www.chateaustjean.com, $150/member 10am-3pm, 707-987-4270, free
Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, Middletown
MAY 9 APRIL 18, 25
Fete De La Fleur - Celebration of the Flower Wine Sensory
10:30am-5pm, Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood 1-5pm, $35, Tulip Hill Winery, Nice
www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134 707-274-9373, www.tuliphillwinery.com.
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Discounts APRIL 24
Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
APRIL 16-19
Concerts with Conversations: Jeffrey Ross, Roast Master General
Wendy DeWitt, Piano Blues 415-928-4320, www.cobbscomedy.com
ANDRETTI WINERY 707-275-2244, www.tallmanhotel.com Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Two for one tasting with ad Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake APRIL 18
PAGE 7 APRIL 25-26 Earth Stroll
Heron Festival & Wildflower Brunch 10am-3pm, $8, Chrissy Field, San Francisco
800-LAKESIDE, www.heronfestival.org www.parksconservancy.org, 415-561-3000
ARROWOOD WINERY Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center, Kelseyville APRIL 21
Complimentary “classic” tasting APRIL 25 – MAY 31 Salvestrin Napa Valley Cabernet Dinner
for two with ad PAGE 55 Mendocino Film Festival 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
707-937-0171, www.mendocinofilmfestival.org Campton Place, San Francisco, $160
Mendocino & Ukiah APRIL 23 – MAY 7
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS MAY 2 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival
415-561-5000, www.sffs.org
Tour and tasting from Wine Sensory
$69 per hour PAGE 29 11am-5pm, 707-274-9373, $35 LIVERMORE Castro Theatre, San Francisco
www.tuliphillwinery.com, Tulip Hill Winery, Nice APRIL 24-26
« MAY 17 New Living Expo
Zina Hyde Cunningham Winemaker Dinner 415-382-8300, www.newlivingexpo.com
CALISTOGA CELLARS Featuring winemaker Steve Ledson Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco
Complimentary tasting 6:30pm, $125, 800-421-2810, APRIL 25
with ad PAGE 39 www.stevenswood.com, www.zinawinery.com 26th Annual International Beer Festival
Stevenswood Spa Resort, Boonville 7-10pm, 415-345-7500, www.fortmason.org, $60
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO APRIL 26
Complimentary tasting Opening Day on the Bay
with ad PAGE 83 MARIN COUNTY 415-331-0702, free
ONGOING Pier 39 & Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
Marin Center in San Rafael « MAY 5
415-499-6800, www.marincenter.org Grgich Hills Napa Valley Wine Dinner
GOLDEN HAVEN • Apr 11: Zakir Hussain 415-955-5574, Richard.Dean@tajhotels.com
Mud Treatment for 2, • Apr 17: UB40 Campton Place, San Francisco, $175
$54 per person PAGE 3 • Apr 18: Ebony Fashion Fair
• Apr 25: Jeanette Walls MONTEREY BAY AREA
• Apr 26: Tommy Tune, Steps in Time ONGOING
A 50th Anniversary Sunset Cultural Center-Carmel
HAGAFEN CELLARS • Apr 30: David Copperfield 831-620-2048, Carmel
Free tasting with ad PAGE 7 APRIL 18 • Apr 15: Ballet Preljocaj Les 4 Saisons
In My Kitchen: Sustainable Fish • Apr 17: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
With Paul Johnson of Monterey Fish Company • Apr 19-20: Monterey Symphony Concert Six
JESSUP CELLARS 4-8pm, Cavallo Point, Sausalito, $140 • Apr 25: St. Lawrence String Quartet
• Apr 26: Cirque Le Masque
2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 37 www.cavallopoint.com, 888-651-2003, RSVP
• May 5: Yefim Bronfman
APRIL 25
7th Annual Artists of Issaquah Show ONGOING
11am-5pm, www.artistsofissaquah.com Live at Golden State Theatre
KENDALL-JACKSON WINERY Issaquah Dock, Sausalito 831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com
Complimentary reserve tasting • Apr 24: The Firesign Theatre
MAY 2
with ad PAGE 27 Playdate 2009: 5th Annual Fundraising Gala
• May 16: Al Martino with The Mills Brothers
6pm, 415-339-3958, www.baykidsmuseum.org « ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito Art in the Vineyard Art Gallery Show
MARTIN RAY WINERY SAN FRANCISCO
877-44-PINOTm www.sarahsvineyard.com
15% discount with ad PAGE 47 Sarah’s Vineyard, Gilroy
ONGOING
ONGOING
Wednesday Sunset Sessions
Live Music at KRML Radio
5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale
The Eastwood Building, Carmel
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER 415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com
www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432
$1 off with ad PAGE 42 ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31 • Apr 18: Philippe Lejeune
Five Themes Exhibit
www.sfmoma.org, San Francisco
« 0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
Winemaker Wednesdays
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
SIMI WINERY Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association
Save $10 on public tour ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 16 5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com
or tasting PAGE 17 All That Happens in the Sky Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola
11am-7pm, Michael Rosenthal Gallery, San Francisco
ONGOING
www.rosenthalgallery.com, 415-552-1010
Thursday Night Music Series
APRIL 11-12, 18-19 6-8pm, 831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com
SONOMA WINE HARDWARE Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Bargetto Winery, Soquel
Free offer PAGE 3 415-563-2313, www.nccbf.org Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine!
Japantown, San Francisco
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
APRIL 12 Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row
STAGECOACH EXPRESS Easter Parade SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts
Complimentary 10am-5pm, Union Street, San Francisco 4-8pm, 831-649-6690, Monterey
shipping box PAGE 29 www.sreasproductions.com, 800-310-6563
ONGOING TUESDAYS
APRIL 12 Farmers’ Market at the Barnyard
Easter Brunch & Afternoon Tea Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers
415-773-6198, www.ritzcarlton.com Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886
SUMMERS WINES
10% discount with ad PAGE 39
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
Easter Brunch University of California, Santa Cruz

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS « APRIL 25
11am-3pm, 888-648-9463
Monterey Museum of Art « APRIL 18 6th Annual Chalone Appellation
www.bernardus.com, $70, $32/child
Evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres Passport Day
5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley Pinnacles Wine Festival
Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Association
APRIL 15-17 11am-4pm, 831-685-8463, www.scma.org, $40 11:30am-4pm, 831-678-2400, $50/adv, $60
« EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH
Spring Break on the Boardwalk Visit participating wineries! www.pinnacleswinefestival.com
Wine Tasting at Martin Ranch Winery
11am-4pm, 408-842-9197 831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com
APRIL 18 Inn at the Pinnacles, Soledad
$10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
Monterey Symphony Enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres from the
www.martinranchwinery.com « APRIL 16-19 831-624-8511, www.montereysymphony.org appellation!
Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy Pebble Beach Food & Wine Sherwood Hall, Salinas
ONGOING 866-907-FOOD(3663) APRIL 26
www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com APRIL 24 – MAY 24
World of Wine 2009 Rivers of Chocolate
831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com A multitude of events in Pebble Beach Waiting for Lefty
Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley 831-624-1531, www.cetstaffplayers.org 2-5pm, 408-353-2278, www.silvermtn.com
APRIL 17-19
• May 6: Australia Indoor Forest Theatre, Carmel Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Wildflower Show
• June 3: Wine & Food Pairing 831-648-5716, Pacific Grove APRIL 25
APRIL 30 – MAY 17
APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30 Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Rediscovering Point Lobos: A Guided Walk
Time for Wine APRIL 18
LODI/WOODBRIDGE
with Poetry Readings & Musical Interludes Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.com 1-3pm, 831-372-5857, parking fee 831-622-0100, www.pacrep.org
Vintage Affair
Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin 11am-4pm, 831-624-2600 Point Lobos State Reserve, Carmel Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel
APRIL 12 www.chateaujulien.com, $15, $10/members « APRIL 25
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley
« MAY 2
Spring Wine Celebration
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com Spring Open House
APRIL 18 Wineries of the Santa Clara Valley
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Santa Cruz Baroque Festival 11am-5pm, 800-548-3813, $50 11am-4pm, 831-678-4555, www.hahnestates.com
APRIL 12 7:30pm, 831-457-9693, www.scbaroque.org Casa de Fruta County Park, Gilroy Hahn Estates, Soledad
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MAHONEY VINEYARDS
It’s All About Proportion
by Richard Paul Hinkle it’s important to not try and copy other Which is an amusing statement in another
regions. We cannot make Burgundian wines way; you see, Francis and Kathy Mahoney
I
have known Francis Mahoney for most of here, nor can we replicate the Russian River figured that they were officially retired a few
the nearly four decades we’ve both been Valley or Oregon. But Carneros is an extraor- years ago when they sold Carneros Creek
in the business of wine – he involved in dinary place for Pinot Noir. Winery and spent their time focusing on their
the growing of grapes, the production of wine “You have to treat Pinot Noir in the same Dealy Lane vineyard (since expanded with a
and the selling of the latter; me originally in fashion that we treat our Nebbiolo: Neither western site, Las Brisas, behind Domaine
retail sales, but mostly in writing about the one likes to be ‘engineered.’ They are modest Carneros Winery). They’ve re-sold the winery
product and the entertainingly enlightened in size, so we use what we like to call ‘experi- to Michael Mondavi (for his Folio Wines) and
people who make it. We are both graduates of enced’ oak barrels – not new ones – and make the Mahoney wines are custom-crushed now
the University of San Francisco; we both have them in a clean, less-manipulated manner. at a number of different facilities, with Ken
an unremitting love of Pinot Noir. He is good That way their natural fruit and their lovely, Foster (formerly with David Bruce) as wine-
at making it; I am good at appreciating what delicate texture are allowed to shine through. maker. After all these years, the wines are still
he makes. Too much oak kills Pinot Noir’s natural worthy of your attention.
Mahoney has always had a “long view” cherry fruit and its subtle texture. These are Vermentino 2007 Las Brisas Vineyard
sense of things – probably because the Jesuits medium weight wines, and if you push them ($13): This is a delight, with refreshing sweet
laid a philosophy minor on all of us (it was a they just become fat and dumb.” No point in celery and orange blossom aromas and crisp
default setting at USF) – so it wasn’t a huge that. apple fruit and acidity in the finish.
surprise that he instituted extensive (and still I suggest that this point of winemaking Albarino 2007 Las Brisas ($18): Delicate
ongoing) clonal trials for Pinot Noir at maturity means that we’ve reached a point of white peach and Meyer lemon up fruit, with
Carneros Creek Winery, which he founded at security in this country, where we no longer a round and supple texture and a finish that
the foot of Milliken Peak in 1973. “I’ve feel the necessity of constantly comparing lingers and teases.
learned a lot about Pinot Noir over the years,” ourselves to the classic European regions or Riesling 2007 Las Brisas ($18): Floral –
he says in a self-reflective mood. “The main their wines. “I hadn’t thought of it that way, orchid-like – in the nose; light apricot and
thing is that Pinot Noir makes a lovely wine but I think you’re right,” he says. “Maybe pear fruit that is lean in structure, but long in
only if you don’t push it to the extremes of we’re done with our vinous Diaspora and we the mouth. Picnic time.
high sugar or extensive new oak, either of can now just sit back and enjoy the wines Pinot Noir 2006 ($20): This is what the
which will cause the fruit to disappear. Also, we’re making.” variety is all about, with a fleshy come-hither
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texture, plenty of black cherry

and rare filet mignon fruitiness,
and a hint of green tea for
complexity.
Pinot Noir 2006 Las Brisas
($28): Blackberry fruit and clove
spice in a thicker, yet still fleshy
texture, with a hint of camphor
for added interest. This is a
bigger, more brooding version of
the variety that will require a bit
more bottle age.
Pinot Noir 2006 Mahoney
Ranch ($28): Black cherry and
red currant fruit, and that fleshy
rare filet mignon quality that is
supple and utterly enchanting.
Red meat!
“Misto” 2006 Las Brisas
($13): Black pepper and violets
up front, with plum and straw-
berry filling out the middle with
a bright and lively presence. This
is a picnic wine.
Nebbiolo 2005 Las Brisas
($18): Pomegranate and cran-
berry fruit that is delicate, tangy
and barbecue-inviting.
Syrah 2006 Carneros ($18):
Thick and fluid, with plum and
strawberry fruit and pepper and
rosemary spiciness. Solidly-built,
this is your fireplace wine – a
cold winter day and a thick
wedge of sharp Cheddar cheese.
You get the idea.
Mahoney Vineyards wines are
available for tasting at the down-
town location of “Taste at
Oxbow,” located at 708 First
Street, Napa CA 94558 (in
conjunction with Waterstone
Winery). It’s right near the Napa
Wine Train Station. The tasting
room is open daily from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Phone (707) 265-9600
for further information or go to
www.MahoneyVineyards.com.
[Hinkle is the author of nine
wine books. See his work at
www.RichardPaulHinkle.com.]
Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
How long should I allow my red wines

to age before drinking them?
There probably isn’t a red wine on the market today that can’t be one of these older wines, which probably average about six years old.
enjoyed on the same day you buy it. The question that wine lovers In almost every instance, my older vintage wines will offer
and collectors love to ask is, “how much will this wine improve if I let increased complexity and more interesting aromas than my current
it age?” vintage wines. I enjoy the newer wines, but just not with as much
Knowing in advance when the point of maximum performance passion as I do the older ones.
arrives is a guess on the part of the wine critic, the collector and even The aging process is actually caused by the mix of air and wine
the producer. That’s why some wine reviews also state when the wine inside the bottle and the slow infusion of tiny amounts of oxygen into
is best to enjoy, in terms of years ahead. It doesn’t mean that the wine the bottle through the cork.
can’t be enjoyed immediately. If you are anxious to drink it, go ahead Fine red wine which ages for many years, or decades, in the bottle
and indulge. If you are patient, and can wait a few years, or more, your will one day achieve its peak balance of its four basic components –
experience may be enhanced significantly. Or, it may not. fruit, alcohol, acidity and tannin. One of the fun aspects of drinking
I would estimate that 80 percent of the red wine I drink in the wine is guessing when that day is at hand. This is why wine collectors
course of a year is of the current vintage on the shelf of a typical will purchase multiple bottles of the same wine with a plan to drink
retailer, which is typically two years old, on average. In my personal one early and put the rest away in storage. Then, over the next few
wine collection, however, about 80 percent is from vintages no longer years, the other bottles are opened and a determination can be made
widely available. On certain occasions throughout the year I will enjoy whether time has had a beneficial effect to the wine or not.
Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast Wine Country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educa-
tors, Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his
frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
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Prager Port Works Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Great-Grandpa Prager turns 100!
This year marks two notable milestones for Prager Port Works in
Napa Valley – the Port Works’ 30th anniversary and, on March 31, the
family patriarch, Pete Prager, celebrated his 100th birthday.
Great-Grandpa Pete is a striking tribute to the power of Port. He
enjoys pitching in at Port Club events, raising a toast and twirling a
partner ’round the dance floor. His 100th birthday was a momentous
and joyous event for the family.
Pete’s son Jim and Jim’s wife Imogene founded Prager Port Works
on a historic property south of St. Helena in 1979. Several of their
children – Peter, Jeff, Katie, John and Mary, and brother-in-law Richard
Lenney – have since taken over as Port maker, cellar master, label artist
and more.
The fourth Prager generation isn’t content to wait in the wings.

Several of the family’s sweet wines and Ports are named for some of the
22 Prager grandchildren, including Tomás, made from Portuguese
varietals and named for Port maker Peter’s son Thomas. Grand-
daughters Aria, Alyssa, Madeline and Claire all have bottles named
after them as well.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Port Works, the Pragers will
create a special blend from this 30th anniversary harvest. With
Mother Nature’s blessing, this celebratory vintage-style Port will be
released in three to four years.
The Prager family doesn’t fit the stuffy image of men sitting around,
puffing cigars while sipping Port. Instead of pretension, Port Works
visitors discover a secret hideaway-tasting room, and the warm and
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personal Prager welcome so cherished by their many fans.

For all of Port’s historic sophistication, Prager Ports offer a range of
flavors and styles even newcomers to wine find approachable and
appealing.
Prager’s Alyssa is a white Port made from the Portuguese grape,
Verdelho. With sweet anise and creamy apple notes and balanced
acidity, it is nonetheless a dry Port, beautiful with oysters on the half
shell or sushi.
Aria is a unique, slightly sweet white Port made from Chardonnay
grapes. Its caramelized apple and pear flavors and hazelnut finish pair
nicely with cheese, foie gras, calamari, crab cakes, even smoked
salmon. It’s also lovely with creamy soups like clam chowder or
butternut squash and pear bisque, and is a customer favorite year after
year.
Tomás, a lighter red Port, is made from Portuguese varietals which
the Pragers grow in Napa Valley then field blend and vinify together in
the traditional manner. Tomás tempts with flavors of plum, orange
and anise, and is delicious with roast chicken and ham, dried fruit and
nuts. (Peter Prager reveals that Tomás goes great with pizza, too!)
Beef lovers will want to uncork Royal Escort, Prager’s vintage-style
red Port. This well-structured bottling offers deep blackberry, cherry
plum and cedar notes, along with just enough acidity to stand up to
rich, roasted meats.
Noble Companion is an aged tawny Port, sometimes referred to as
a “cigar Port.” This smooth, nutty Port is the favorite of many a Prager
lover for sipping, with or without the cigar. Try it with sea salt-dusted
chocolate caramels.
Prager Ports are available at the tasting room at 1281 Lewelling
Lane in St. Helena, via their website at www.pragerport.com, and at
select retail stores.
P erfect P airs by Frances Rivetti
HK Generations Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast 2007 paired with
Insalata di Radicchio e Pere
Maestro della Cucina of the Russian River’s historic Hop Kiln
Winery is Italian born Renzo Veronese. As Executive Chef at the
winery’s sister property, the luxury Kenwood Inn and Spa, Chef
Renzo infuses his undeniably native Northern Italian culinary
heritage into the winery’s food and wine program along with an
outstanding repertoire of California wine country artisan foods.
Basing his flavorful menus on an abundance of local, fresh INSALATA di RADICCHIO e PERE
ingredients, as in the timeless custom of his beloved home
(Serves 4)
country, Chef Renzo prides himself on hand-picking premium
produce from the region’s seasonal bounty. • 1 head Treviso radicchio
Preparing classic dishes such as this irresistible radicchio, endive • 2 heads Belgian endive
• ¼ pounds baby arugula
and arugula salad with pear, Chef Renzo’s impeccable pairings with
• 1 d’Anjou pear
HK Generations Chardonnay makes for the ultimate palate pleasing • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
experience. • 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Grapes for the distinctive, unfiltered HK Generations • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
Chardonnay developed their deep character in an optimal cool
Cut the radicchio and endive close to the
climate positioning along the dense fog belt of the Sonoma Coast. root end, being careful to keep them as a
This particular coastal Chardonnay is extremely well balanced with whole leaf. Place the leaves, alternating between the two,
a round viscosity derived from full malolactic fermentation, tips outward like a flower, on chilled salad plates. Mix the
finished with a hint of toasted French oak. As with most great lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil in a squeeze bottle and
coastal Chardonnays, HK Generations unfiltered vintage is jam- shake vigorously to obtain a temporary emulsification.
packed with unmistakable aromas of apricot, apple and pear. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt and half as much fresh
Hop Kiln Winery was originally a 19th Century working ranch ground pepper over the leaves, then lightly drizzle the
that evolved into a facility to dry hops in 1905. Although dressing. Mix to coat the leaves. Dress the arugula in a sepa-
grapevines were grown on the property from the outset for the rate bowl and place in the center of the salad plates. Slice
the pear in half, core the pear, then slice into 1/8” wedges
pioneering ranch family’s proprietary house wine, the historic barn
and place in a bowl. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt and half
and kiln were finally converted into a bonded winery in 1975.
as much pepper over the pear, then a light drizzle of
A living reminder of Sonoma County’s rich, agricultural past, the
dressing and toss to coat. Position the wedges into each of
majestic Hop Kiln and several of historic ranch buildings have been the radicchio and endive leaf arrangements to complete the
recognized as landmarks by county, state and national historic pleasing arrangement of each plate.
registries.
The creative spirit of those rugged individuals who built the
ranch in its early days and later processed hops that had flourished
for a half century in the fertile soils of the Healdsburg area is
evident in the fine wines hand crafted at the winery today.
Hop Kiln Winery offers an extensive array of gourmet food
products including: mustards, vinegars, pestos and dessert sauces Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
endorsed by Chef Renzo, who uses them in his authentic Italian 6050 Westside Road, Healdsburg
dishes. (707) 433-6491 • www.hopkilnwinery.com
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Celebrate Stags Leap AVA’s 20th Birthday at Vineyard to Vintner

Napa Valley pioneers lead a rare library tasting The “Looking Back, Leaping Forward” seminar with the pioneers
of top Cabernets to kick off anniversary and visionaries of the district will take place at Shafer Vineyards from
Join the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association at its 9th 10 to 11 a.m. and limited seating requires advance registration. The
Annual Vineyard to Vintner: Celebrating 20 Years on Saturday, April private open houses with exclusive food and wine offerings begin at
25. The annual V2V event promises a day of discovery and adven- 11 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. and the vintner-hosted Soiree Cabernet
ture, complete with 15 winery open houses and culminating in a dinner is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the library tasting and
vintner-hosted dinner, Soiree Cabernet, at Clos Du Val Winery. seminar are $60 per person (seminar is not sold à la carte), the open
The day begins with “Looking Back, Leaping Forward” at Shafer houses are $135 per person, open houses and vintner-hosted recep-
Vineyards where three pioneers of the district: John Shafer (Shafer tion dinner are $285 per person.
Vineyards), Dick Steltzner (Steltzner Vineyards) and Bernard Portet About Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association
(Clos Du Val), share personal stories of the appellation’s beginnings Founded in 1989, the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Associa-
along with a library tasting of their rarest wines and oldest vintages. tion is a non-profit organization of vintners dedicated to the better-
The morning session is followed by an open house event throughout ment of its grapes and the recognition of the district as a pre-eminent
the district entitled “On the Trail.” Visitors will enjoy personal access Cabernet Sauvignon producer. Wines from the district captured the
to the vintners and winemakers as they open their caves, barrels and attention of the wine world beginning with the famous Paris tasting
cellars for special tours, tastings and food not available to the general of 1976 where French judges, in a blind tasting, pronounced a Stags
public. Leap District Cabernet the winner over many top Bordeaux. In an
The 9th Annual V2V culminates with Soiree Cabernet at Clos Du identical tasting 10 years later, another Stags Leap District Cabernet,
Val Winery with a reception in the historic barrel room followed by the 1972 Clos Du Val, took top honors. According to Deborah Elliott-
dinner, against the backdrop of the Stags Leap Palisades, in the very Fisk, associate professor of geography at the University of California,
vineyard where Portet first explored the district in the early ’70s. The Davis, “The Stags Leap District is the first viticultural area in the
pre-dinner reception also provides guests with an opportunity to United States [to receive an AVA designation] based on the distinc-
preview the district’s upcoming 2005 Appellation Collection, to be tiveness of its soils.”
released in fall, 2009.
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Big Deal country picnic with their wines. A handful of purchase. Popular stops include Alderbrook,
World-renowned for producing fine wines featured wines will be highlighted with known for world class Zinfandels and picnics
including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and special pricing, as well as the opportunity to in the vineyards. Armida is an intimate
sparkling wines, the Carneros appellation is purchase futures of the upcoming releases hilltop winery prized for its high-end reds
home to a collection of the most exceptional and a limited number of library wines. Cost is and sweeping views of the Russian River and
wineries and vineyards. The Carneros appel- $15 per person; $10 for club members. (831) Dry Creek Valley. Quivira is an artisan,
lation is the land between the southernmost 624-2600; www.chateaujulien.com. FYI: For family-owned winery that is 100% solar-
part of Napa and Sonoma which provides a overnight accommodations, stay at the Hofsas powered with certified organic and Biody-
specific microclimate and was the first Amer- House in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. Most of namic® vineyards. Matrix excels in Bordeaux
ican Viticultural Appellation to be defined the rooms have breathtaking views of the forest
varietals earning 91 points from Wine Spec-
according to climate rather than along polit- and Pacific Ocean with private lanais overlooking
tator on their Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
ical lines. If you’ve yet to taste the wines from the aromatic pines. Guestrooms are spacious,
(2005). Historic Hop Kiln is a must for the
this popular grape-growing region, then plan comfortable and well appointed. Ergonomic
food and wine set. In addition to specializing
a visit during the 22nd annual “April in chaise lounges surrounding a heated pool and
in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (at very good
Carneros.” Throughout the weekend of April intimate dry saunas are available. Easy walking
to downtown dining and shopping and less than prices), you can also pick a warm loaf of
18th and 19th, more than 20 wineries –
15 minutes to most major regional attractions. ciabatta, some cheese and prosciutto and then
many of which are not usually open to the
World-class hospitality, attractive pricing and the enjoy a picnic by the duck pond. More infor-
public – will be pouring their most treasured
vintages, including new and rare releases. In best house-blend coffee makes Hofsas House your mation about these, and other worthy
addition, all of the participants create their best bet when visiting the Monterey Peninsula. wineries, are found in this magazine starting
own signature event, which includes music, For reservations, call 1-800-221-2548 or go on page 46. All in all, you probably won’t find
picnics, fine catering and art displays. Admis- online at www.hofsashouse.com. a more congenial place to taste and experi-
sion is only $40 per person and is good for ence wine country!
Deals & Discounts
both days. To attend, simply pay admission at In Napa Valley, $65 reds are common,
Nestled in the Valley of the Moon is Kaz
any participating winery on either day of the however, a few places are breaking the mold.
Vineyard & Winery, literally the smallest
event. You’ll receive an April in Carneros Whitehall Lane Merlot Napa Valley (2005)
working winery in Sonoma County. Kaz
2009 logo glass and access to all the wineries. lists at $28 (Wine Enthusiast gives it 92
produces ultra small lots of exquisite ports,
Visit www.carneroswineries.org or call 1-800- points). Area wine shops specialize in Napa
pinks, whites and reds in quantities of one to
909-4352. FYI: Mark your calendars for the Valley varietals, but only one has a ceiling
four barrels. All their wines are delicious and,
fourth annual Carneros Heritage Fest on price of $25. The Wine Garage, in Calistoga,
for a limited time, bargain hunters can save a
Saturday, May 30th. Last year’s event sold out has over 200 different wines and an impres-
barrel of cash by joining the Kaz Klub. By
and features a slate of entertaining activities for sive inventory of over 3000 bottles. Many of
becoming a Kazaholic, whatever you
the entire family. Call (707) 253-2678 or visit the labels are even priced under $15. If you
purchase, Kaz will double your order free!
www.carnerosheritagefest.org. like whites, Raymond Vineyards has a really
Purchase a bottle, get a bottle. Buy two, get
Stellar Sips two. Bottom line? Bag a trophy bottle starting good deal on a couple of their award-winners.
With its lush gardens and cobblestone around $15! Forget hit and miss brands at Raymond Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
courtyard, Château Julien Wine Estate is a Trader Joe’s, the good stuff is at Trader Kaz; Reserve (2007) is on sale for $20 and the
special place that evokes a romantic French 233 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 1-877- Raymond Chardonnay Napa Valley Reserve
countryside. Nestled on 16 acres at the foot of 833-2536; www.kazwinery.com. FYI: By the (2006) can be purchased for $15.
the majestic Carmel Valley mountains, the way, with any purchase, mention this story and
winery boasts breathtaking vistas of fertile Kaz will thrown in a bottle of their gourmet
Upcoming
green valleys where the sunsets are almost as house-brand mustard and vinegar. A $15 value. Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual
unforgettable as the wines. The perfect day to Wine consumers who want both bargains Sonoma Jazz + Festival. The May 21st
visit this beautiful locale is Sunday, April and quality should head west. Most of the through 24th headliners include Joe Cocker,
19th, when Château Julien opens its doors to wineries along the Wine Road offer compli- Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Markey, Chris Isaak, Big
barrel tasting, library wines, Reserve vertical mentary tasting and are open daily. Of course, Bad Voodoo Daddy, Keb’ Mo’ and more. This
samples and Estate Vineyard wine specials. some do charge for tasting, however that event will sell out. To purchase tickets, call
Guests are welcome to enjoy a catered French small fee is most often deducted from a wine 1-866-468-8355 or visit www.sonomajazz.org.
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NAPA VALLEY
The Bookends of Carmel-by-the-Sea
by Joy Eaton cottages one can travel down to the other end of
Ocean Avenue to Lamplighter Inn.
If you have been to Carmel-By-The-Sea then you The Lamplighter Inn is the perfect destination
know it is a quaint town that can be described as a if you are looking to be in the heart of Carmel-by-
village, it is also one of the few towns in California, the-Sea and walking distance to Carmel Beach.
that still has small town charm. Known to tourists Made up of 11 cottages, that all open up to gardens
not only for the white sand beach that marks the complete with gazebos, lighted trees, benches and
end of the town’s “main” street, Ocean Avenue, but wood tables, make the location an ideal setting for
also for all the shops, restaurants and inns. Two of enjoying a bottle of wine with a loved one or friends
INN ON RANDOLPH these inns that make this tourist town what it is are after walking up from a day at the beach.
1860s landmark Victorian and 1930s cottages in
Napa’s Riverfront District. All accommodations
the Forest Lodge and the Lamplighter Inn. After a day of shopping, dining at one of the many
include full breakfast, privae bath, A/C, phone. As you drive down Ocean Avenue, off of surrounding restaurants or after attending a wedding
Most feature whirlpool tub, fireplace, deck or patio. Highway 1, on the left hand side just before you up the street at the Forest Lodge the guests of Lamp-
Cottages also offer TV/VCR/CD, fridge, microwave.
411 Randolph Street, Napa enter downtown, there are five cottages which make lighter Inn retreat to cozy cottages decorated to suit
(707) 257-2886 up the Forest Lodge. The lodge, where Salvador the town in which they are located. One room style
www.innonrandolph.com
Dali once rested his head and where Ed Westin is elegant with marble walls and flooring in the bath-
housed his studio at one time is nearing completion room, classic Carmel feel and another has the beach
of renovations. The plan is to make the lodge the town feel going for it with white wicker furniture and
ideal location for a destination wedding; a place black and white surf photos on the walls. “No two
where a ceremony and reception can be held and a rooms are alike, nothing about staying here is cookie
place your guests can stay when the celebrating is cutter,” says manager, Bobby Richards. Most of the
over. The owners are in luck because the renova- rooms have jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces but all the
tions which include new pathways, fountains and rooms have comfort written all over them. It is said,
lighting to be added to the already lush gardens, are without doubt, that after staying at either property
scheduled to be complete this coming May, just in you will be satisfied with service, comfort and loca-
time for wedding season. If you need more than five tion.
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Private baths; TV/phone and AC; two-person
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Celebrate Spring with

Chocolate for Breakfast
Entertaining Menus to Start the Day with a
Celebration From Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll Inn
by Barbara Passino
With the arrival of spring bringing Easter, Mother’s Day, and a bounty
of fresh fruits and vegetables, the season is ripe for creating and sharing
sweet moments with family and friends. And what would a celebration
be without chocolate? Chocolate for Breakfast by Barbara Passino (The
Gerald & Marc Hoberman Collection; February 2009; hardcover/$40;
ISBN: 978-1-919939-55-1) allows us to indulge our chocolate fantasies
with rich, creative recipes and menus, perfect for an Easter brunch,
Mother’s Day breakfast or just because.
“Chocolate has always been my passion, ever since I was a baby and
my mother gave me a chocolate brownie as a bribe,” says Passino.
“When I would visit my Aunt Johnny, she and I would share a secret
ritual, tiptoeing down to the kitchen in the morning for a secret break-
fast of brownies from the night before. That’s where I got the idea of
having chocolate for breakfast.”
It was these loving memories that prompted Barbara to create the
signature menus and recipes that she serves daily at her famous Oak
Knoll Inn in Napa Valley. Chocolate for Breakfast is a collection of
Barbara’s passion-filled creations, techniques, philosophies and anec-
dotes, all presented in more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes that allow
home cooks everywhere to start new breakfast rituals with their families.
Menus with a chocolate twist showcase culinary influences from around
the world, creating unique meals for family gatherings or to make any
day special.
Barbara has organized recipes into chapters such as North of South-
west, Asian Persuasion, The French Connection, Moroccan Excursion,
Valentine’s Day Decadence, Recipe for a Perfect Night’s Sleep and All-
American, making it simple to find a recipe or menu to fit any mood or
occasion.
Barbara says to enjoy the season’s fresh strawberries for Easter,
followed by an Easter basket for grown-ups, both recipes from her book.
For Mother’s Day she suggests recipes that are so easy that the chil-
dren can help with the cooking and so tasty that they will gladly eat.
Barbara has also provided a list of resources so even those who live
in produce-deprived areas can find all of the items needed to create her
recipes. Start creating your own family traditions this spring with
Chocolate for Breakfast!
Barbara Passino is the proprietor/chef of Oak Knoll Inn, a luxurious,
intimate inn nestled amidst rows of grapevines in Napa Valley. Oak Knoll
Inn is the perfect setting for a slow-paced, life-changing feast that
Barbara likes to call breakfast. Guests from around the world return year-
after-year to dine on Barbara’s latest culinary creations. More information
is available at www.OakKnollInn.com.
NAPA VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Culinary Institute Offers Saturday Classes S T. H E L E N A

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone number of grape varieties and exploring the diver-
has introduced its first-ever weekend classes for sity of wine regions throughout the world. Partici-
food enthusiasts. “Saturdays at the CIA” will offer a pants will also learn helpful tips when tasting,
wide array of hands-on cooking and wine explo- buying and serving wine for their friends and
ration classes for Napa Valley visitors with no family.
previous professional training. Each of the two-hour Students who enroll in Saturdays at the CIA can
classes – taught by the same expert faculty that has get even more out of their trip to campus by making
made the CIA the world’s premier culinary college – a lunch or dinner reservation at The Wine Spectator
costs $75 per person. Greystone Restaurant. Guests who make a reserva-
With titles ranging from “Hot Latin Cooking” to tion before class will receive a seat at a communal
“Street Foods of the Middle East,” these unique table with their classmates and enjoy a special fixed-
hands-on cooking classes take students on a culi- price menu for only $19 for lunch or $29 for
nary journey while creating dishes inspired by dinner. All Saturdays at the CIA participants will
global cuisine. Class sizes are small – just 12 also receive a 10% discount on any purchases from
students – so all participants have the opportunity the college’s Spice Islands Marketplace.
to work one-on-one with the chefs of the CIA. Over Too busy to visit the CIA on a Saturday? There’s
the course of the two hours, students will work in also a limited number of exclusive Sunday classes
teams to prepare a tasting for their fellow classmates taught by Chef John Ash that focus on how to pair
to enjoy. food and wine, for just $95 per person.
Saturdays at the CIA wine exploration classes A schedule of all the new courses can be found
introduce students to the world of viticulture in our at www.ciachef.edu/SaturdaysatGreystone. Reserva-
state-of-the-art Rudd Center for Professional Wine tions are recommended and can be made by calling
Studies. Instructors guide students in tasting a (707) 967-2320.
CITY OF
N A PA
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLEY
Tasting Room of the Week:
SUTTER HOME
by Diana Greenwood edible flowers, and organic vegetables, 2007 Sutter Home
reminding you that wine and fresh foods Reserve White Zinfandel
Life can get complicated. You try to do are natural companions. If you know any Sutter Home history,
too much with too little time and your Sutter Home gets families. You want a you’ve probably heard that in 1972, experi-
social life suffers. Chores pile up. Family little bit of fun, a down-to-earth environ- menting with ways to make his Amador
outings are few and far between. Name the ment, and affordable wine. That’s the County Zinfandel even more robust, Bob
last time you turned off the phone, shut philosophy the Trinchero family has held Trinchero drew off some of the free run juice
down the desktop, invited friends over for a since 1947 when they purchased the and fermented it as a “white” wine. This pale-
barbeque, and lounged on the back deck winery, originally established in 1874. pink, lighter-bodied and more delicately
sipping a glass of wine. Sutter Home Winery’s appeal stems from flavored wine became Sutter Home White
You are so due. Grab a sweater and put the true American success story of the Zinfandel, putting the winery on the map,
your lifestyle back on track with a visit to family; a dedicated, gregarious group of and by 1987 it had become the best-selling
Sutter Home Winery right in the heart of hardworking individuals who never gave up premium wine in the United States. The 2007
charming St. Helena. Sure, bring the kids. the dream and along the way, continuously Sutter Home Reserve White Zinfandel is
It’s a family-friendly place and there’s plenty recognized the customers who made the pretty special, too, and it’s only available at
of room to roam during your self-guided dream come true. the winery or online. Made in years when the
tour of the elegant grounds. Kids will love growing season has been exceptional, this
Try these wines the wine has sweet aromas of strawberries and
the White Zinfandel Garden, bursting with
Trinchero family recommends: watermelon and delivers even more fruit on
the colors of spring. Right now, buds are
popping on 125 varieties of roses, blooms 2007 Sutter Home Red the palate with a refreshingly crisp finish. If
unfurling on daylilies, and the scent of lilacs you like spicy dishes, you’ll love the balance
Straightforward in style, true to its name;
is everywhere. Breathe. Exhale. Breathe. this wine offers.
surprising in taste. This brand new red is a
The sky might seem bluer here. As you bright blend of spirited Zinfandel, refined 2007 Sutter Home Chardonnay
walk, point out columbine, lupine, native Merlot, and 11% cheerful Moscato. Flavors of Here’s the classic you know and crave.
grasses and delicate Japanese maples cherries and lightly sweet peaches in this Cold-fermenting in stainless steel tanks
basking in the shade of century-old palms. carefree, uncomplicated wine make it the captures the fresh apple, citrus and peach
Do the two-step with your partner in the ideal companion for grilled meats or slightly aromas and flavors in everybody’s favorite
classic white gazebo. Gaze into the lovely spiced Asian cuisine. Served chilled, it’s food wine. You don’t have to spend a fortune
pond with stone sculptures. Behind the perfect for sipping with the friends you’re to enjoy a full, round texture and a toasty,
grand Victorian are raised beds of herbs, inviting over soon. Remember? creamy tone. This delicious, beautifully
Continued
balanced Chardonnay makes an ideal match with any seafood or

poultry dish, as well as with veal or pork chops, cream sauce pastas,
and both mild and flavorful cheeses. An easy wine to uncomplicate
your life.
Although Sutter Home is now the second largest, independent
family-run winery in the country, it’s still down-home friendly like it’s
always been. If anything, success has strengthened the Trinchero’s
commitment to offer affordable wines while maintaining a humble,
open-armed style. The original 1874 winery site, located at 277 St.
Helena Highway (Hwy. 29) in St. Helena, houses the spacious Visitors
Center, where many visitors pass through daily to enjoy a warm
welcome by tasting room staff, sample current releases and shop for
wine country gifts. Tasting is complimentary and reserve tasting is
available for a small fee. There are thirteen varietals from which to
choose including a sociable Sauvignon Blanc, a lively Pinot Grigio, an
intelligent Cabernet Sauvignon and a deep-thinking Merlot; all guar-
anteed to simplify your life.
Sutter Home’s Visitor Center and gardens are open daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (707) 963-3104, (800) 967-4663, or visit the
website, www.sutterhome.com for something new almost daily. One
creative idea designed for the quiet side of life is the Sutter Home
Wine and Reading Society; two pleasures closely related. It’s yet
another way for you to simplify.
Yountville
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Cyndi Gates Estates to Make Your Wine Country Dreams Come True
Mention the Napa Valley
M E E T S L I F E S T Y L E
“My passion has been to match the perfect property to the

and real estate in the same buyer. And whether you are buying or selling, I am determined
sentence and the name to negotiate the very best price you can obtain. That is part of
Cyndi Gates is bound to the challenge that makes the end result a success,” she says. “As
enter the conversation. As I always say, it’s all about you and your dreams. And the Napa
one of the area’s most visible Valley is a place where dreams really do come true.”
and successful Realtors, her The centrally located office of Cyndi Gates Estates is at 6550
company, Cyndi Gates Washington Street in Yountville across from the Vintage Inn.
Estates, is responsible for the Their telephone number is (707) 944-0888; the website is
listing and sale of many of www.gatesestates.com.
the region’s most intriguing Cyndi Gates
residential properties, as
well as the valley’s most visible symbol of world prominence: the
famous vineyards.
Having lived in the Napa Valley for almost forty years – thirty
of them working in the real estate business – she has been
witness to the dramatic changes to the area as this world
renowned and highly coveted region continues to grow. And as
time goes on it has become even more exciting. Especially for
those fortunate to own a home here, and for those looking to
purchase one.
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Knowledge, Service and Value at Calistoga Wine Stop

longer an option.
by Charles Neave
“Our combination of fair pricing, personalized service and consid-
The Calistoga Wine Stop erable wine knowledge has helped us serve thousands of customers,”
was purchased by Tom and they say with both pride and satisfaction. And their long list or repeat
Tammy Pelter in 1986. “For customers would be the first to agree.
many years now we have Open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. every day of the week, the Calistoga
helped our customers with Wine Stop is located at 1458 Lincoln Avenue (# 2) in Calistoga directly
their wine needs. It is hard across from the town’s one supermarket. For more information or for
to believe we’ve been in directions, call them at (800) 648-4521 or (707) 942-5556 or go
business in the Historic Rail- ahead and look on the internet at www.calistogawinestop.net.
road Depot for all that time.
We’ve raised our family here
in Calistoga and made it our home. We offer mainly Napa and Sonoma
County wines with a few exceptions. In our tasting room some of the
best smaller producers share our countertop.
“All of the price ranges are covered, from everyday pizza wine to
that ‘very special occasion’ bottle. There are so many treasures here,
and you may not find them in your local wine store, but we’ve got
them for you and will get them home for you as well with shipping we
have available, or carry boxes you can take with. We offer knowledge,
service and value for the first time wine buyer, as well as for the
seasoned wine collector.”
By concentrating mostly on Napa and Sonoma County wines from
producers a little off the beaten path, with smaller production and not
widely distributed they feel they source bottling with the best price to
quality ratio.
In 2006 they added a tasting room to the shop, featuring those
lesser known wineries and winemakers. Tastings always include at
least four wines, “And be sure to try our own ‘Pelter’ Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon which is always a featured wine in our tasting room.”
Their years in the wine industry let them recommend wines for any
occasion, for food pairings, both long and near term cellaring, or just
a nice red or white for everyday drinking.
They are able to ship world wide and in most circumstances they
can pack your wine for you to take with you to the airport. New
airport laws require it to be checked as luggage, so carry on is no
CALISTOGA
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Winemaker Profile: Black Stallion Winery
ELAINE ST. CLAIR

by Diana Greenwood lots of ultra-premium varietals and unique
blends available exclusively at the winery.
When Black Stallion Winery popped the Since only 590 cases of the 2008 Rosé were
first cork about a year and a half ago they made, Elaine suggests visiting soon to give
were working with expert consulting wine- this wine a try. She knows Syrah. At home in
makers to produce initial releases and install Napa, Elaine and her family farm 2 ½ acres,
state of the art equipment, while also one of which is planted to Syrah. “I like to get
searching for the perfect match in a fulltime my hands dirty,” she said. “Our little farm is
resident winemaker. Elaine St. Clair fit the bill entirely sustainable and we share it with
and came on board last May, bringing her miniature sheep, chickens, goats, and a
cheerful disposition, boundless curiosity, and couple of dogs. I’m always experimenting
25 years of winemaking experience to this with my home vineyard, which is sort of a
elegant place that’s quickly become a favorite pilot vineyard for trying different farming
Napa Valley destination. She’s thrilled to be a techniques. When I’m not working or
part of the team and now that the Black Stal- farming, I’m relaxing with my family or
lion Winery 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, only enjoying a glass of wine and comparing notes
the second release of this wine, won a gold with other winemakers.”
medal at the prestigious Dallas Morning Black Stallion Winery’s future looks bright
News Wine Competition, success seems with Elaine St. Clair in the saddle. The stylish
inevitable with Elaine holding the reins. tasting room is a warm and inviting environ-
Elaine’s passion for science and viticulture ment that follows the rich theme of the
was piqued in the early 1980’s at UC Davis history of the property, an equestrian center
and it was there that she joined a vibrant class for many years. Local architect James Jeffery
of winemakers who have since created some Valley, monitoring the entire growing cycle of James Jeffery Architects AIA, Inc. captured
of California’s finest wines. She believes rela- from pruning to canopy management to that rich past in the detail and flow of the
tionships formed in the winemaking business harvest to ensure pristine quality fruit. She building, which was finished with reclaimed
whether with growers, cellar staff, or fellow believes that every decision affects the quality wood, mahogany, and framed in expansive
winemakers, drive her constant quest for of the fruit, and ergo, the wine. Sustainable trellises of Alaskan cedar. Local interior deco-
knowledge. “I never stop learning,” she said, quality is more important than yield,” she rator, Lorna McLearie, finished the interior
“and since every winemaking year is a little said. “You can’t push the vines.” and no detail or comfort was overlooked.
different, I’m always striving to improve and Right now at Black Stallion Winery Elaine Lorna’s choices in lush furnishings, fine art,
embrace new philosophies.” is excited about the first wine she’s followed lighting, accessories, and her use of reclaimed
Elaine spent the first decade of her career from vineyard to bottle, the 2008 Rosé, an materials evoke the rugged sophistication of
embracing new philosophies at Domaine initial release and sure to be a winner. Made early California.
Chandon where she managed the quality in the Provence style of southern France, When you visit you’ll enjoy a flight of
control of a large sparkling wine program and inspired by the lush, fruity rosés of the four wines for $10 while relaxing at the
conducted extensive vineyard research. In region, this wine is 100% Syrah from fruit circular tasting counter in the heart of the
1999, she joined Domaine Carneros and grown in the Oak Knoll District specifically vast space and there’s a lovely terrace with
went on to make a number of award-winning for rosé. “Here is your perfect summer wine,” sweeping vineyard views. Located at 4089
wines, including ultra-premium sparkling said Elaine. “It’s elegant with no astringency Silverado Trail, just north of Napa, Black
wines and estate grown Carneros Pinot Noirs. and has maximum flavor potential. There’s a Stallion Winery is open from 10 a.m. to 5
In addition to winning numerous awards, delicacy to this wine and the fresh aromas of p.m. daily, showcasing Cabernet Sauvi-
these wines were also covered extensively in peach, strawberry, melon, and floral notes of gnon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvi-
the press and received several 90+ rankings rose and lavender follow through to the gnon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Muscat, and
in the Wine Spectator. Today Elaine oversees palate. The Rosé paired with grilled salmon is Elaine St. Clair’s fabulous Rosé. For addi-
production at Black Stallion and works a match made in heaven.” tional information, call (707) 253-1400 or
closely with top growers throughout the Black Stallion Winery produces only small visit www.blackstallionwinery.com.
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Getting to Napa Valley
TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average) (Peak)
Golden Gate Bridge 50 60 100
Bay Bridge 50 60 90
Sacramento 60 70 90
Santa Rosa 40 60 70
Getting around Napa Valley

Downtown Napa to Yountville 10 15 20
Yountville to St. Helena 10 15 30
St. Helena to Calistoga 10 10 15
Calistoga to Alexander Valley 25 35 45
Downtown Napa to Sonoma Plaza 15 20 25
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Mumm Napa Opens Oak Terrace

by Charles Neave
After almost half a year of construction,
Mumm Napa, located on the scenic Silverado
Trail, has opened a stunning new space for
visitors. Facing the vineyards it preserves the
iconic 180-year-old blue oak tree by
surrounding it with special wood decking.
Down a few steps and surrounded by stone is
the lower deck which is at vineyard level. All
have handsome furnishings and are served by
the always friendly and informative tasting
room staff that have been such an asset to the
Napa Valley’s sparkling wine houses – and the
wine industry in general – over the years.
Called, naturally enough, the Oak
Terrace, this new outdoor space will allow
for more room for special events, and visi-
tors will have a new and different tasting
menu to choose from, focused around some
of the rarer wines they have in their cellar.
Included among them might be full flutes of
the older vintages of their Library Wines, Terrace tasting menu. nating art of making sparkling wine when
including their famous and coveted DVX To further enhance this special visit, you visit. Later, if you would like (and it is
and the outstanding Blanc de Blancs. Non- samplers of pairings of artisan cheeses, fruit highly suggested), take a walk through the
sparkling wines that are equally rare, such as and local chocolates are also available. fine art photography gallery at the end of the
the fruit-filled Pinot Noir and a citrusy As always you will learn more about the footway which showcases the photography of
Chardonnay, are also on the special Oak Napa Valley and about the ancient and fasci- Ansel Adams, one of the nation’s national
treasures.
But back to the new addition. As anyone
who has enjoyed visiting Mumm Napa Valley
knows, hospitality is always first rate. With
this new addition they have simply expanded
their venue, and have given visitors a chance
to enjoy even more of their wines in a beau-
tiful and exceptional setting.
To visit the new deck or reunite with the
one that has been popular for so many years,
the Mumm Napa Valley tasting room is open
daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and compli-
mentary tours are every hour (on the hour
from) 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. They are located at
8445 Silverado Trail between Oakville Cross
Road and the Rutherford Cross Road. For
more information, call the winery at 1-800-
MUM-NAPA or (707) 967-7700 (1-866-783-
5826 for special events) or look them up at
www.mummnapa.com.
Napa Valley Fine Art
RASgalleries The New Year sparkles in the Napa Valley and nowhere is
that more evident than in Yountville’s RASgalleries. Now is
a great time to stop in to see gorgeous colors captured in glass and add a special piece to
NAPA VALLEY ART
your collection.
“We have featured glass artists from the Bay Area such as Murano-trained Jeremy Cline;
Randy Strong, who has shown his pieces in the Corning Museum and the Louvre in Paris
and Richard Silver’s glass sculptures, which we have carried for 17 years,” says Ronda Schaer,
RASgalleries owner. “In smaller pieces, we have a beautiful selection of perfume bottles,
jewelry, delicate jellyfish by master glassblower Richard Satava, glass chocolates and wine
glasses. For the holidays, we have tree ornaments, menorahs and mezuzahs.”
Other artists include Colorado artist Elizabeth Johnson, whose lamp-worked glass berries
and cherries look good enough to eat and upstate New York artist Margaret Neher, who
creates flame-worked glass apples and pears.
Schaer opened the RASgalleries, located in Beard Plaza, more than 18 years ago. The
gallery displays more than 200 American glass artists, many of them the undisputed masters
of the difficult but compelling craft of art glass. Artists from the Bay Area and Northern Cali-
fornia are well represented, as are artists from the Pacific Northwest and throughout the
United States. The gallery has the largest selection of hand blown perfume bottles in
Northern California and a huge display of vases, paperweights and unique glass sculptures.
In addition to carrying art glass, sculpture and ceramics, experts at RASgalleries also work
as glass consultants and as intermediaries between the artist and client on commissioned
works of art, one-of-a-kind pieces created for a specific space.
RASgalleries is located at 6540 Washington Street, next to Bouchon in Yountville and is
open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesday by appointment. Phone (707) 944-9211.
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ALEXANDER VALLEY
DRY CREEK VALLEY
& RUSSIAN RIVER
W I N E R I E S
Passport to Dry Creek Valley – Event Extraordinaire

Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an annual event showcasing the to, and connect with, the winemakers and vineyard owners on a
wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. personal level while learning more about the history and culture of
More than 62 wineries and 150 growers in the Dry Creek Valley Dry Creek Valley and its wines. Passport to Dry Creek Valley is held
produce a variety of wines to please any palate; 45 of these will be annually the last full weekend of April.
offering up weekend events extraordinaire along the Passport route! Participating winery locales throughout the Dry Creek Valley in
Join in Passport weekend, as wineries up and down Dry Creek Sonoma County. A complete participating winery list can be found
Valley celebrate the magic of their valley with wine, food, entertain- at www.wdcv.com.
ment and the hospitality for which Dry Creek Valley is famous. Passport activities begin at 11a.m., lasting until 4:30 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26.
Theme Parties, Live Music, Sumptuous Foods –
All Paired with Dry Creek Valley Wines Vineyard Tours – Each tour begins at 9:30am
Oysters, BBQ, sculpture gardens, bocce ball, tight rope walkers, Passport ticket holders are invited to walk the vineyards and
barrel samples, newly released wines and old-fashioned fun – all of experience winegrowing in this distinct appellation. Four select
this and more is part of the lively environment participating wineries are opening their vineyards with special tours, discussions
wineries create for their traveling guests during Passport. This year’s and tastings – Saturday: Hawley Winery or Puccioni Ranch and
wineries are creating themes ranging from a Caribbean Hideaway, Sunday: Montemaggiore or Sandhu Vineyards. Register and enjoy a
Circus Big Top, Mardi Gras, Motown Soul, Old Havana, Heaven & weekend extraordinaire!
Hell, Taste of Spain and Little Italy. Nearly every winery features live Attendees every year tell their friends, relatives and even
entertainment, from belly dancers to blues, jazz or ’50s rock and strangers about how much fun they had at Winegrowers of Dry
roll. Guests are certain to be carried away by the festive atmosphere Creek Valley Passport event. Participants must 21 years and older.
created at each winery. Saturday and Sunday event tickets are $120 each, including tax, for
Unlike other large tasting events, Passport tickets are limited, a two-day Passport. Tickets are available by calling (707) 433-3031.
making the entire weekend a more intimate experience. Attending Information is available online atwww.wdcv.com or e-mail
Passport in Dry Creek Valley is an opportunity for guests to speak info@wdcv.com.
SANTA ROSA
New Releases from Gallo’s Winemaker Signature Series

If you’ve visited the Gallo wines were just released in combines to create a lovely tasting and purchase at the Gallo
Family Vineyards tasting room in March 2009. These are the wine that exhibits concentra- Family Vineyards tasting room at
downtown Healdsburg, then 2006 Winemakers Signature tion and complexity while 320 Center Street in Healdsburg
you’ll have heard of and perhaps Series Meritage ($50) and maintaining a very pretty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call
tasted wines from the Winemaker 2007 Pinot Noir ($35). focus. (707) 433-2458 for details.
Signature Series. If you haven’t The 2006 Meritage is 2007 Pinot Noir was
yet had the pleasure of visiting made to express the prettier crafted from 100% Pinot
this charming tasting room, aspects of the Bordeaux Noir from the Gallo
then you might not know varietals. As such, this family’s Two Rock vine-
about these special wines as wine is comprised of a yard in the premier
they are not distributed in significant amount of Del Sonoma Coast growing
stores and restaurants. The Rio Merlot, lending deep region. It reflects the
grapes are all hand harvested rich red fruit charac- terroir of the vineyard
and sourced from certain teristics. The with abundant earthy and
lots from the Gallo family’s Cabernet selected wild sage notes overlaid
best vineyards in Sonoma provides structure with briar and red fruit
County. Gina Gallo and her and aging potential along character. The wine is balanced
winemaking team explore with flavors of cassis and with bright flavors of red currant
new varietals and test eventually tobacco. The and strawberry that linger on the
different Sonoma appella- Malbec provides blackberry palate. It really showcases the
tions to create very small lot and spice aromatics and intense aromas and flavors of
wines of the highest quality. enhances the dark berry cool-climate Pinot Noir.
New vintages of two of these flavors of the blend. This all These wines are available for
Wineries of Russian River’s

East Side Celebrate Spring UPCOMING EVENTS See page 16 or visit www.healdsburg.com for more event information
APRIL 1-30 – Healdsburg Organic Farms Bike Tour – Wine Country Bikes
The second annual “Spring side of the Russian River, either www.winecountrybikes.com or call 707-473-0610
Fest” will be held on Saturday, on Limerick Lane, Los Amigos or APRIL 9-11, 16-19 – Classic Perfume Rose Harvest & Distillation Tours – The Russian River Rose
Co., 10, $9.95/$12.95, reservations 707-575-6744, www.russian-river-rose.com or 707-433-7455
May 9, fron 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Redwood Highway … just
APRIL 9 - MAY 31 – Perfume Rose Harvest Tours – The Russian River Rose Company,
This is an event sponsored by minutes from downtown Healds- www.russian-river-rose.com or call 707-433-7455
wineries on the Eastside of the burg. APRIL 11 – Wine and Chocolate Pairing – Lambert Bridge Winery, 2-4 pm, www.lambertbridge.com
or call 800-975-0555 x13
Russian River. the wineriries There will be a $10 charge APRIL 11 – Cinema Nights - Father of the Bride (1951) – Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, 6:30-9pm.
participating are Acorn Winery, which includes a logo glass. No $15, www.artiste.com or call 707-433-1920
Christie Vineyards, Christopher reservations are needed. APRIL 11 – Earth Day Luncheon – Taste the Bounty at Michel-Schlumberger Winery, 11am-2pm, $65,
reservations, www.michelschlumberger.com or call 707-433-7427
Creek Winery, Foppiano Vine- This is a unique chance to APRIL 11-12 – Lovely Iris and Early-Blooming Roses – Russian River Rose Co, tours at 1am & 2pm.
yards, Mietz Cellars, Merriam spend a spring day in one of the OPEN from 10-5pm. FREE, visit www.russian-river-rose.com or call 707-433-7455
Vineyards and Rodney Strong foremost growing areas of the APRIL 18 – It’s All In The Glass! – Riedel Crystal Seminar – Lambert Bridge Winery, 3-4:30pm.
For more information please visit www.lambertbridge.com or call 800-975-0555 x13
Vineyards. Russian River and savor great APRIL 18 – Cinema Nights: Roman Holiday – Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, 6:30-9pm,
Each winery will be serving food and wines. $15 admission, glass of wine and gourmet popcorn, www.artiste.com or call 707-433-1920
APRIL 18 & 19 – Spring Fling & Flea Market – Mill Street Row, 44 Mill Street, Healdsburg. Food,
food as well as pouring new For more information about Music, vintage wood boats on display and more! 8am-5pm, 707-433-3180
releases or special wines. The the event, call Christopher Creek
wineries are located within at (707) 431-8243 or go to
blocks of each other on the east www.christophercreek.com.
Historic Healdsburg Homes Tour

Come to Healdsburg on Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4:30pm for the 19th
annual Historic Healdsburg Homes Tour. Enjoy a beautiful spring day
walking around Healdsburg’s historic district on a self-guided tour of
six of the town’s finest homes. Each year this popular walking tour
and raffle helps the American Association of University Women
support scholarships and local public education. Guests will check in
at the Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson at Fitch Street from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of the tour
and are available online at www.healdsburgaauw.com, or make checks
payable to AAUW and send to P.O.Box 1064, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
For more information, call (707) 473-0313.
2009 ‘Art at the Source’ Open Studio Tour

The Wine Road tasting rooms and lodgings currently presenting ideal weekend escape for tourists and locals alike.
artwork by “Art at the Source’s” professional fine artists Participating wineries and artists include Tony Mininno at Acorn
Winery; Tim Fleming at Alderbrook Winery; Ben Grace at Artiste
Art at the Source open studio tour celebrates its 15th anniversary Tasting Studio; Jewel Kishmirian at Balletto Vineyards; Susan Harvest
this year, with over 124 artists and 70 studios represented in this and Rene Dayan-Whitehead at Chateau Felice Winery; Michael Ecton
much anticipated event. Taking place on two weekends, June 6-7 and at Clos du Bois; Gen Zorich at Field Stone Winery; Roger Dixon at
June 13-14, the tour offers the public an up-close and personal look Forchini Winery; Carole Rae Watanabe at Gary Farrell Winery; Lisa
at a diversity of artistic works – painting, print-making, sculpture, Jean DeSoto and Valerie Adams at Geyser Peak; Bert Kaplan and Dee
ceramics, fiber arts, fine jewelry, art glass, assemblage, woodwork and Andreini at Graton Ridge; Sally Baker at Hanna/Alexander Valley;
mosaic – along with the chance to meet the professional fine artists Sandra Rubin at Hanna/Russian River Valley; Lillian Lehman at
who create them. Hope-Merrill House; Susan Stover at Hobo Wine; Carolyn Horan at
Participating studios can be found in beautiful western Sonoma Hop Kiln Winery; Deborah Cushman at Joseph Swan Winery;
County, from the coastal villages of Jenner and Bodega Bay, to the Melissa McCann, Amy Smith, Cheryl Constantini and Mikio
inland communities of Monte Rio, Guerneville, Forestville, Graton, Matsumoto at Kendall-Jackson; Hanya Popova Parker at Kokomo
Sebastopol, Occidental and West Santa Rosa. Winery; Bradford Brenner at Locals Tasting Room; Barbara Kelley and
The opening reception for Art at the Source, along with a preview Jeani Martini at Martin Ray Winery; Fred Khodayari, Sue Marek,
exhibit of one work from each participating artist, will be held on Wendy Brayton, Bonnie Karlsen, Karen Ryer and Susandra Spicer at
Friday, May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Martinelli Winery; Susandra Spicer, Karen Ryer and Janet Moore at
6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol. The exhibit will run through June 14. Matrix Winery; Valerie Adams and Carolyn Horan at Mazzocco
In addition, more than 40 Wine Road wineries and tasting rooms are Sonoma; Peter Crompton at Moshin Vineyards; Penny Knapp and
currently offering a preview of selected artists’ work through June Katherine Kelsey at Old Crocker Inn; Gerald Arrington and Susandra
14. Spicer at Ridge/Lytton Springs; Joann Cassady and Nancy Winn at
Color catalogs with detailed maps are available free at the Center Rodney Strong; Suzanne Jacquot at Sapphire Hill; Nancy Roberts at
for the Arts, restaurants, coffeehouses, hotels, wineries, bookstores, Sausal Winery; Barbara Kelley at Terroirs Artisan Wines; Karen Kelly,
and on-line at www.artatthesource.org. Nishi Marcus and Suzanne Edminster at Thumbprint Cellars; Toni
Renowned for its thriving artist community and bohemian Wilson at Truett-Hurst Winery; Sue Marek at Twomey Cellars; Rene
culture, West Sonoma County is rich with stunning landscapes, Dayan-Whitehead at Wilson Winery; and Jean Salatino and Barbara
superb California cuisine and world-class wineries. This makes for an Tobin at Woodenhead.
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Benziger Family Winery Celebrates Earth Day

On April 22nd, in celebration of Earth Day, Benziger Family will be offering two complimentary Earth Day classes for aspiring
Winery will launch its Biodynamic® Discovery Trail. The first ever green thumbs eager to learn more about Biodynamic farming practices
educational display devoted to Biodynamics in North America, the for their own gardens. The hour-long classes start at 10 a.m. and 2
Biodynamic Discovery Trail on Benziger’s Glen Ellen Estate illustrates p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants per class. Make reservations in
how this regenerative method of farming paves the way for healthier advance by emailing mmack@benziger.com or calling (707) 935-
vines and more interesting, site specific wines. 4011.
“Our Biodynamic Trail offers a hands-on experience that will allow For the third consecutive year, Benziger Family Winery will donate
wine lovers and nature enthusiasts alike to learn about Biodynamics 100% of the net profits from tasting room sales to Sonoma Valley’s
and our family’s commitment to this holistic method of farming,” says Vineyard Worker Services – a non-profit organization dedicated to
Winemaker Mike Benziger. With the wealth of life on Benziger’s providing the Sonoma Valley farm worker community assistance with
Sonoma Mountain Estate as a backdrop, the self-guided trail takes housing, employment, health care, legal support and transportation.
visitors from the early history of Biodynamics to its application in the “On this Earth Day, we want to pay tribute the people who tend to the
surrounding vineyards. Educational displays include samples of the earth every day,” says Mike Benziger.
homeopathic remedies cultivated and applied to the vines on the 85- Guests are encouraged to enjoy a Partners Tour, designed specifi-
acre estate. cally for wine enthusiasts, with a behind the scenes vineyard tour and
“Our goal with our Biodynamic estates is to energize and enhance exclusive wine tasting at a cost of $40, or $35 for club members.
the incredible environment that surrounds the grapes, and then bottle Biodynamic Vineyard Tram Tours are also available throughout the
that environment in our wines that reveal four fingerprints: that of the day for $15 per person or $5 for visitors under 21. Enjoy a close-up
varietal, the vineyard, the vintage and the people who make them,” look at Benziger’s Biodynamic vineyards, visit the fermentation facility
Mike Benziger explains. “We hope the trail will bring this process to and crush pad and walk through the barrel caves. The tour is approx-
life for our visitors.” imately 45 minutes and includes a special tasting of Benziger’s Biody-
Benziger’s Director of Sustainability and Gardens Colby Eierman namic and other award-winning wines.
Vine Country Mercantile

Offers ‘Farm to Table’ Tours
The first day of spring ushers in a new season for Vine Country
Mercantile, Sonoma Valley’s newest gift shop and gallery. Vine
Country is melding into its parent company, From Farm to Table™,
and continues to offer handcrafted, one-of-a-kind art and crafts, while
turning its focus to the culinary delights found in Sonoma County.
Kristin’s business partner, Kim Ryals, has put together an
outstanding collection of private culinary field trips offered through
From Farm to Table (whose tag line is “a little dirt on your boots, and
a party in your mouth!”). These special tours tout personal and
unique journeys into Sonoma County’s food, farm and wine scene.
Aimed at groups traveling together (i.e. weddings, family reunions,
employee development and recruitment), From Farm to Table
promises to escort “small bands of roving foodies on excursions in
good taste and outings worth toasting.” Day trips offered include farm
tours, winemaker for a day and professional wine education for the
business traveler.
Store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Monday
(winter/spring hours) The address is 13875 Sonoma Highway 12,
Glen Ellen. For additional information on From Farm to Table
Mercantile or tours, contact Kristin Wrisley at (707) 933-8129 or
email: kristin@fromfarmtotable.com.
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Sonoma Jazz+ Festival Presents Chris Isaak,

Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley, Keb’Mo’ and More
The Sonoma Jazz + Festival is Band with Shelby Lynne opening institutions supporting world- Chris Isaak
extremely pleased to fill in the on Saturday, and Ziggy Marley class annual performance and
final open spot in the scheduling will be co-headlining with Chris education programming.
of 2009: Sunday will see the on Sunday; it’s a monster double The Sonoma Jazz + Festival
festival closed by Northern Cali- bill, but in fact Ziggy will close sponsors are the Hearthstone
fornia’s own Chris Isaak, in his the show. Group, Union Bank of California,
only area appearance this Combine all that with the Bay Area News Group, Comcast
summer. He joins Big Bad Voodoo traditional weekend Wine and Spotlight, NBC-11, Fairmont
Daddy (Thursday dance party), Song events around the Plaza and Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma
Joe Cocker and Keb’ Mo’ on an expanded SJ+ after-hours Valley Vintners & Growers
Friday, Lyle Lovett & His Large program of live music following Alliance, and FIJI Water.
the main stage concerts, and Tickets – which range from
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy you’ve got a fantastic weekend to $30 general admission to $95
anticipate. Proceeds from Sonoma reserved, with no increase
Jazz + enhance, promote and from 2008 – are now avail-
support local music programs in able by calling 1-866-527-
the Sonoma Valley schools, with TIXX (8499), or through
over $400,000 raised to that end www.sonomajazz.org; also on
to date. a walk-in basis at Sonoma
The festival is produced by Valley Music. Lodging and The festival has added a
Jazz Aspen Snowmass, now ticket packages are available at special $15 ticket for patrons 15
entering its 19th year, one of the www.sonomacounty.com or by years old and under for the
nation’s leading not-for-profit calling 1-800-914-7511. Thursday night dance party.
ABOUT THE BANDS Roberts. But as Esquire once wrote, his music is characterized by three c’s – “class, charisma and consistency,”
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and he is one of the remarkable songwriters in America today, fusing jazz, gospel, folk, swing and blues into a
country format. That fusion has won him four Grammys, ranging from Best Country Album for The Road to Ense-
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is the living incarnation of the immortal words of Duke Ellington: “It don’t mean a thing if it
nada, Best Country Duo for his collaboration on “Blues for Dixie” with the great Texas swing group Asleep at the
ain’t got that swing.” In 1989, a young studio guitarist named Scotty Morris started a three-piece jazz, blues, and
Wheel, Best Pop Vocal Collaboration for “Funny How Time Slips Away” with Al Green, and best Country Male Vocal
swing combo. They named it BBVD because Scotty had gotten a poster from blues great Albert Collins inscribed to
for Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. His latest album is It’s Not Big, It’s Large, and it’s that group that will rumble
“Scotty, the big bad voodoo daddy.” “It felt,” said Scotty, “like it was handed down to me.” Over the years they
added a horn section and piano and developed an extraordinary chemistry. In 1993 they kicked off the swing the big white tent. Any album that can include the Count Basie classic “Tickle Toe” with the prison song “Ain’t No
revival with an appearance in the movie Swingers, followed up with 200 ferocious shows a year. As the years went More Cane in the Brazos,” often associated with Leadbelly – that tells you what you need to know about Lyle
by, they expanded their touring turf to Europe and Asia, developing a happy and loyal following. Their latest CD, Lovett.
Save My Soul, is a highwater mark in their development, an act of homage to New Orleans, which has always been Shelby Lynne
a primal source for their music. The ghosts of Professor Longhair, Fats Domino and Louis Armstrong roam the Shelby Lynne was fated to be a country music singer. Born in Alabama to a country-musician father and music-
grooves (even if CDs don’t exactly have grooves!). They are inspired, and they will swing Sonoma’s big white tent teacher mother whose relationship ended in tragedy, her first recording was a duet with the master of all country
as never before – look out! singers, George Jones. In the succeeding years she released the Bob Wills-style Temptation and the R & B-style I
Joe Cocker Am Shelby Lynne, which won her a Grammy. 2003’s Love, Shelby was another critical triumph, and she’s increas-
You’ll probably remember Joe Cocker forever as the tie-dyed, writhing dervish who gave us the definitive “With a ingly become known as a singer’s singer, with a range far beyond country and pop. So it comes as no surprise
Little Help from My Friends” in all its sorrowful beauty at Woodstock. But the truth is that he has scored hit after that her latest release, a tribute to Dusty Springfield called Just a Little Lovin’, is making serious waves in the
hit and touched people’s hearts with his iconic voice – and deft touch as a producer - in all the decades since. One music community. Hers is an exceptional voice, a great instrument with something to say.
of a generation of English ‘50s lads who listened to the American blues masters even more closely than their Ziggy Marley
American counterparts – Joe picked Ray Charles to emulate – he hit the charts with “A Little Help” and then sealed
the deal at Woodstock. But the followup – first the legendary Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour with Leon Russell Ziggy Marley is not merely the hugely talented eldest son of the late master of Jamaican reggae, Bob Marley. He
(who contributed his second hit, “Delta Lady”) and a cast of seemingly thousands, then hits like Dave Mason’s has managed to carry the mantle of heir and combine his Jamaican musical inheritance with pop elements and
“Feeling Alright,” Billy Preston’s “You Are So Beautiful” – was only the beginning. In the 1980s he teamed with come out on the other side his own man with his own voice. Born in Trenchtown in 1968, he made his recording
Jennifer Warnes to croon love songs like “Up Where We Belong,” which was in An Officer and a Gentleman and won debut at the age of 11 with his siblings as the “Melody Makers.” After the elder Marley’s death in 1981, Ziggy and
an Oscar. In the 1990s, he headlined at the second incarnation of Woodstock, one of the few performers able to the Melody Makers hit full stride with the 1988 release of Conscious Party, and sealed their reputation with One
make a return visit. He’s lost nothing since. He will move you – and make you remember just how we all get by. Bright Day and Jahmekya. Singles like “People Get Ready” and “Tomorrow People” have only burnished his repu-
Keb’ Mo’ tation. But his true métier is the live show. There, as the Jamaican romantic song title puts it, he brings One Love
to all. Not to be missed.
Keb’ Mo’ is the blues in 2009, profoundly connected to the tradition that began in oppression along the Mississippi,
yet as modern as the presidency of Barack Obama. His new single’s title says it all: A Brand New America. Born Chris Isaak
and raised in Los Angeles of Southern-born parents, he absorbed multiple musical influences yet found his muse Chris Isaak is a very busy man. He currently has a brand-new CD, Mr. Lucky, as well as a new series on the Biog-
in the seminal art form at the root of 20th century and after American music – the blues. So while he’s totally in raphy Channel – “The Chris Isaak Show.” Having updated ‘50s rockabilly in the 1980s with hits like “Wicked Game,”
touch with the beginnings, he has infused his music with folk, pop and rock as well. He stepped out in the early he has moved among all the media like a dervish; “Wicked Game” would later be featured on David Lynch’s Wild at
‘90s with his eponymous debut album, and his latest offering is Suitcase. He’s won three Grammys along the way, Heart, and that was merely a beginning. “Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing” was part of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut.
proving that a great voice with a story to tell will always triumph. Isaak then composed the theme song to The Late late Show with Craig Kilborn, then starred in his own Showtime
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band series, “The Chris Isaak show.” He also appeared in major roles in Little Buddha and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with
Lyle Lovett is not your average country singer. It’s true he hails from Texas and has been seriously run over by a Me, as well as cameos in Married to the Mob and The Silence of the Lambs. Mr. Lucky, out just this past week, is
bull, and it’s true that there’s been an appropriately theatrical side to his life, including a brief marriage to Julia earning critical acclaim and major sales – expect to hear it quite a lot between now and Memorial Day weekend!
The Fine Art of Tatiana McWethy is On Display at

Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery
The paintings of local fine artist paintings hang in private collections in
Tatiana McWethy, a selection of new Russia and Europe as well as in the
and recent works in both pastel and United States.
oil, graces the walls of the Charles Specializing in high quality
Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvi-
Gallery in downtown Sonoma from gnon with a bit of Pinot Grigio,
through April 30. Sangiovese, Syrah and Grenache from
Tatiana McWethy, born in the great vineyard sources in the Sonoma
Ukraine town of Berditchev, has and Napa counties, Charles Creek
resided (with her husband Ian) in Vineyard produces wines that are food
Sonoma since 2006. She is a 1986 friendly, fruit driven, and easily paired
graduate of the Zheleznogorsky Art with the courses of a meal. The winery
College in Russia, having previously tasting room is conveniently situated
attended The Berditchev School of Art. in a charming 1890s era storefront on
A professional Artist since 1987, Tatiana also worked doing restora- the historic Sonoma Plaza. In addition wine tasting and sales, the
tions and iconography for churches; her icons are in the collections tasting room also provides space to show the work of local artists.
of a number of St. Petersburg churches, including the Church of the The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery, open seven
Annunciation and the Chapel of St. Olga. In addition to a solo exhi- days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located at 483 First St. West,
bition in the Palace Kotchubey in 1996, Tatiana also participated in on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma. For more information,
the portrait exhibition in the Art Academy in St. Petersburg. Her call (707) 935-3848 or email alan@charlescreek.com.
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Get Your Tickets Now for Hopland Passport, May 2 & 3

Come join the celebration of Hopland Spring has great odds of winning as we will have a lucky
Passport, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 winner from each winery! Tickets are also avail-
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit all the Hopland able by calling 1-800-433-3689. See the website
wineries that will pull out all the stops to show for information on complimentary shuttle
the finest Rhône, Italian, Burgundian and service.
Bordeaux wines made in Mendocino. Along To keep your group safe, sign up for our
with great wine, enjoy abundant offerings of Designated Driver Program and receive compli-
fabulous food prepared to complement the mentary entry. The zero alcohol consumption
wines at each venue. required with this program will be enforced but
Each winery will entertain you in their own you are free to join all events, food tastings and
special way, which could include live music, the drawing.
bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbecues, book sign- The Hopland Passport wineries invite you to
ings, art shows, reserve and future tastings and come and celebrate with them: Brutocao Cellars,
much more. Dogwood Cellars & Three Families Winery, Graziano Family of
Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings and food Wines, Jeriko Estate, McDowell Valley Vineyards, McNab Ridge,
pairings, entertainment at the various wineries and enter to win the Milano Family Winery, Nelson Family Vineyards, Weibel Family Wine
Passport Prize Giveaway. Only $35, all-inclusive, for a fabulous wine Group, McFadden Farms, Jepson and Terra Savia.
weekend. For more information on this event, call 1-800-433-3689 or visit
Order your tickets in advance online at www.hoplandpassport.com the website at www.hoplandpassport.com.
and you are automatically entered in an exclusive drawing of large
format bottles. Each winery selects a magnum or even a three-liter for Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery
one lucky winner. Returning guests know that the online ticket raffle
Announces Winemaker Dinner at
Stevenswood Resort in Mendocino
Join celebrated Zina Hyde Cunningham winemaker Steve Ledson
for a dinner to remember on May 17 at the Restaurant at Stevenswood
Spa Resort. Renowned Executive Chef Patrick Meany has created a
mouth-watering, creative menu that Steve Ledson has paired with his
best wines, including his award-winning Pinot Noir. This amazing
eight-course meal includes succulent Maine lobster, crab and heir-
loom beet tartare and 48-hour lamb shoulder. Dinner reception is at
6:30 p.m. Cost is $125 per person. For reservations, contact
Stevenswood Restaurant at 1-800-421-2810, www.stevenswood.com.
Guests can make it a weekend to remember with a stay on the idyllic
Mendocino Coast at the Stevenswood Spa Resort and a visit to the
Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room.
In the sleepy little town of Boonville, gateway to the growing wine
region of the Anderson Valley, Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room
opened its doors in September, 2006 for guests to taste wines made by
a family who came to Mendocino County in 1865. One look at the
restored building brings to mind a time of horse and buggies and
general stores.
Visitors can enjoy a bottle of wine along with picnic fare from the
Boonville General Store on the beautiful picnic grounds. A few games
on the bocce court rounds out a perfect Anderson Valley afternoon.
The Zina Hyde Cunningham tasting room is located at 14077
Highway 128 in Boonville, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more
information, call (707) 895-9462 or go to www.zinawinery.com.
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Events Not-To-Miss at Garré Vineyard & Winery

From a traditional bocce ball court and an award-winning Mediter- for children 12 and under, under
ranean-themed restaurant, to elegant weddings and technologically three are free. Egg hunt is $9 for
superior meeting space, there’s always a reason to visit Garré Vineyard children of all ages and weather
& Winery. permitting. Reservations are
required. Contact Garré Winery,
Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 12
7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, by
Head to the wine Country for Easter brunch and join Garré
calling (925) 371-8200 or by
Winery for their fourth annual Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt with the
email at garre@garrewinery.com.
Easter Bunny. All-you-can-eat buffet brunch includes complimentary
For other information, visit the
Champagne. An Easter egg hunt takes place at noon and 3 p.m. and
website at www.garrewinery.com.
includes bag, eggs and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Two seatings are
available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $36.95 per person, $14.95 Mother's Day Champagne Brunch
– Sunday, May 10
Head to the wine country for
Garré Winery’s popular Mother’s
Day Champagne Brunch held in
their festive Grand Pavilion amidst
the gardens and vineyards. The chefs make your omelettes to order,
the buffet is filled with all your brunch favorites and the Champagne
is free flowing. Reservations required, $36.95 person, children ages
4 to 12 are $14.95, 3 and under are free. Seatings are from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Contact Garré Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, by calling
(925) 371-8200 or by email at garre@garrewinery.com. For other
information, visit the website at www.garrewinery.com.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Nevada County
El Dorado
Calaveras
Amador
Lodi Wine Country
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EXCITING DESTINATION IN CALIFORNIA WINE
Zinfandel is consid-
ered California’s
grape, and in Lodi
Zinfandel is the
king. Nestled
between the Sierra
Foothills and the
San Francisco Bay
Delta, Lodi offers
the ideal climate for
producing ripe full-
flavored Zins. The
distinctive delta bay
breezes cool the
region in the after-
noon and evenings
creating character-
istic Lodi Zinfandel
– ripe forward fruit
with soft polished
tannins. Dating
back to the late
1800s, Lodi has a
long proud history LODI
of producing some
of the finest
Zinfandel grapes in
AREA
the state. Growers, WINERIES
vintners, and
consumers from
around the world
are quickly discov-
ering the distinctive
character of Lodi
Zinfandel.
www.lodiwine.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | LODI/WOODBRIDGE
2009 Lodi
ZinFest
Wine, Food
& Fun at
Lodi Lake
Lodi Wine Country announces the 5th annual “Lodi ZinFest –
Wine, Food and Fun at the Lake” on May 15-17 celebrating Lodi’s
heritage Zinfandel grape. ZinFest will showcase the wines of Cali-
fornia’s premier wine destination, Lodi Wine Country.
FRIDAY, MAY 15 – VINTNERS’ GRILLE AT THE LAKE
6 to 9 p.m., Lodi Lake Park, 1301 West Turner Road, Lodi
Enjoy a glass of wine with local vintners as they share a selection
of Lodi’s finest wines paired with delectable cuisine. Tickets for the
dinner are $75 per person.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 – ZINFEST WINE FESTIVAL
Noon to 6 p.m. at Lodi Lake Park
1301 West Turner Road, Lodi
The ZinFest Wine Festival will feature more than 50 wineries
pouring award-winning Lodi wines, food from the region’s best
restaurants, live music, plus a variety of activities throughout the day.
Noted wine specialists and chefs will offer something for everyone at
the ZinFest Wine & Cooking School. Festival visitors will be able to
create their own Zinfandel in the “Blend Your Own Wine” tent.
Wine related arts, crafts and specialty items will be offered for sale,
including locally grown artisan foods. Wines poured at the festival
will be available for purchase at the ZinFest Wine Shoppe. Also
available to the public is the ZinFest commemorative Old Vine
Zinfandel and poster. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the gate.
Food and merchandise sold separately.
SUNDAY, MAY 17 – WINERY OPEN HOUSES
The wineries of Lodi Wine Country will be hosting open houses
allowing festival attendees to taste their complete line of wines, expe-
rience their warm hospitality and take part in a variety of special
activities.
For more information on Lodi ZinFest or to purchase tickets, visit
www.zinfest.com or contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission at
(209) 367-4727.
Monterey Bay Area
MONTEREY • CARMEL • CARMEL VALLEY • HOLLISTER • SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS • SALINAS • SANTA CLARA • LOS GATOS
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST
Loma Prieta Rolls Out First Ever White for April Passport
Tuscan style Loma Prieta is the ideal pinnacle from which to drink connection with animals, flowers or hummingbirds, and occasionally,
in splendid Monterey Bay views, play bocce or to relax by the humans.
gorgeous double-sided fireplace. Their beautiful patio with picnic At Loma Prieta, Moe, the winery mascot dog, seeks any kind of
tables and umbrellas affords the most stunning of all vistas, including connection with anyone who will pick up his tennis ball or other
a breathtaking full-on view of Loma Prieta herself. New for Passport is slimy object and engage in a game of catch. The simple things in life
the winery’s first white wine, the tropical fruit salad 2008 Viognier, lip- are indeed a joy. Come toss your cares away at Loma Prieta, and they’ll
smackingly refreshing and filled with ripe peaches. Also new for April be hardly worth fetching.
Passport is the 2006 Estate Merlot, already a medal winner at two Visit Loma Prieta at 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos, Saturdays
competitions. You’ll also enjoy a taste of the medal-winning 2006 and Sundays fromnoon to 5 p.m. For more inforamtion, call (408)
Saveria Pinot Noir, and the 2005 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet. Buy 353-2950
three or more bottles of Loma Prieta wine, or sign up for their Wine
Club, and you’ll receive a beautiful mug decorated with the inspiring
Bodo painting that graces their wine label.
Magic of the Brujo label image

Take a closer look at the Loma Prieta label and you’ll see the magi-
cian Bodo flying past Loma Prieta mountain with a glass of Pinot in his
hand. The inspiration for Bodo came to New Orleans artist Marin
LaBorde (beegalleries.com) who was born with a hearing impediment
that encouraged him to create his own spiritual reality, about twenty
years ago while on top of a pyramid in Mexico. The spirit of Bodo
revealed himself in a life-touching communion with all living things
that the artist likened to “talking with God.” Since then, the magical
creature has appeared in many of LaBorde’s black background paint-
ings, wearing the long robe of a shaman or priest, under the eye of the
friendly crescent moon above. Each painting features a spiritual
MONTEREY/CENTRAL COAST | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
COOPER•GARROD
Tasting Room of the Week:
Estate Vineyards
by Jenna Hanson Vineyard. The first three tastes are compli-
mentary; continuing with the Proprietor’s
W
hile visiting wine country it is fun to Flight is $5 additional. There are also wine
make a day out of wine tasting and club opportunities with options to fit your
visit multiple wineries, but with individual needs. You can choose two, four,
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards you can six or twelve bottles sent out to you four to six
make your only stop for the day. Cooper- times a year. Club wines are the newest
Garrod Estate Vineyards, a 2008 Wine and releases and are sent prior to pouring for the
Spirits Top 100 Winery, brings more to the public.
table than just wine. The label is Cooper-Garrod, the tasting
Only 25 minutes from downtown San in orchards and the building that originally room is The Fruit House and the experience
Jose, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains housed the dried fruit before it was sent to is unforgettable. “It is fun because the tasting
Appellation, is 120 acres, 28 of these being market is now referred to as The Fruit House, room is historic and an original building. We
vineyard and the rest waiting to be explored a rustic tasting room located on the will never be one of the newer Italian looking
by the Cooper and Garrod families’ guests. completely estate production property. tasting rooms but that makes us stand out. It
Visitors have the opportunity to either Guests can visit The Fruit House just for is casual, warm and relaxed, and you meet the
partake in a guided tour led by the winetasting or to taste after their guided tour. people that make this place run. The family is
maker, an eco-tour led by a member of the While enjoying the history of The Fruit always here,” remarks Doris Cooper.
family, or a guided trail ride on horseback. House you also enjoy some of the current Visit Cooper-Garrod at 22645 Garrod
Whichever is chosen, the opportunity to take releases from winemakers George and Bill Road in Saratoga weekdays from noon to
in views of some of the most beautiful land Cooper: the 2006 Chardonnay, 2005 5 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
left in Silicon Valley is on the agenda. Cabernet Franc (for which the winery is well For more information, visit the website at
The ranch has been in the family ever known), 2003 Claret and Cabernet Sauvig - www.cgv.com. Sign up online for guided
since the Garrods immigrated from England non (the families’ first grape), 2002 from tours or call (408) 867-7116 about group
in 1893; originally, the property was covered George’s Vineyard and 2003 from Lone Oak visits.
A Locals Favorite in a Tourist Neighborhood

by Joy Eaton your table comfortable and enjoyable. Once you are seated you
have a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list and an array of
I f you have been to the Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey,

chances are you are familiar with the Italian restaurant, started
by chef and restauranteur John Pisto, Dominco’s on the Wharf.
What you may not know, in the beginning, Pisto had a partner to
help him get the restaurant started. That partner was his nephew, a
sustainable seafood, such as lobster, crab, salmon and cioppino, to
chose from. I recommend the Pasta Capri which has been a favorite
by many for years, with its baby shrimp, fresh tomatoes, black
olives, green onion and a butter and clam sauce over linguini it is a
must try.
commercial fisherman, Dominic Mercurio. Cafe Fina a smaller, more casual dining experience with more
Mercurio, who started as a dishwasher at another Pisto owned Italian flair is known for their homemade pastas and ravioli. Imme-
restaurant, helped his uncle open Dominico’s on the Wharf in 1981. diately after walking into the quaint restaurant, with Monterey Bay
In 1988 Mercurio sold his shares in the restaurant, after hearing the views and fresh flowers on each table, the smell of garlic roasting in
restaurant 50 feet away was for sale; in 1989, Dominic Mercurio the kitchen surrounds you. This local favorite had the honor to
went out on his own opening Cafe Fina, named after his mother cater John Madden’s induction into the hall of fame ceremony as
Josephina. In 2007 John Pisto decided to sell Dominico’s on the well as feeding a few hungry celebrities such as Paul Newman,
Wharf and who was there to buy it? None other than Dominic Brooke Shields, Jay Leno, Joe Dimagio and well known chef and TV
Mercurio and his brother, also a fisherman and still actively running host Rachael Ray.
a fishing boat, Sam Mercurio. Today, Dominic Mercurio is the owner If you are looking for fresh you will find it at either of these two
and operator of two very different dinning experiences yet two very restaurants. Mercurio organically grows all his own vegetables and
popular restaurants only 50 feet apart. herbs, including 17 varieties of tomatoes and after 19 summers on
Dominico’s on the Wharf, the larger and more upscale of the two, a fishing boat he knows fresh fish. “This is what I do, this is not a
is decorated simple and tastefully and overlooks the harbor. There is hobby but instead it is my life. We are here for the long haul,”
a lounge area with a full bar and a fireplace that makes the wait for remarks Mercurio.
Fine Dining
Burrell School Staff Welcomes

You to Don Your Easter Bonnets
Easter Bunny Visits: Wear Your Bonnet! PinkEasterB (Courtesy of Burrell School Vineyards)
The winery will welcome the Easter bunny on
Easter Sunday, the 12th, with brunch-friendly
wines including their beautiful golden 2005
“Teacher’s Pet” Chardonnay, which is almost sold
out; the ever popular for spring “Wine Chicks Rosé”
and the delicious 2005 “Principal’s Choice” Estate
Pinot Noir. Don’t forget their wine-infused choco-
lates for your Easter basket and be sure to don your
favorite Easter bonnet for the occasion.
It’s ‘April’ in Paris Time Again For Passport!
Visit Burrell School for the annual wearing of the
berets on Saturday, April 18. They’ll be pouring
their California versions of France’s famed version of the “Economic Stimulus Package”: four
Burgundy and Bordeaux varietals, all of which have great wines, including the gold-medal-winning
scored medals in Appellation America’s prestigious 2005 Chardonnay, 2005 Estate Pinot, 2005 “Deten-
tastings. The featured wine for April Passport is the tion” Zin, and the nearly sold-out 2005 “Spring
2005 Ryan Oaks Zinfandel, on sale for everyone. Break” Syrah for $99. Is there a better time for a
They’ll also have music and a special sale on of their Spring Break wine?
Join Burrell School at Wild
Crush, April 25 at Quadrus
Dine with members of the
Burrell School faculty at a
special fundraiser for 37-year-
old Environmental Volunteers,
a Peninsula organization
providing environmental
education for public school-
children. Winetasting and
dinner begin at 6:30 p.m.
at the lovely Quadrus Center
in Menlo Park. Go to:
www.evols.org/events.htm for
tickets.
Rivers of Chocolate, April 26
at Villa Montalvo, 1-5pm
Join Burrell School at the
spectacular Mountain Winery
in Saratoga to benefit the Youth
Division of EHC Lifebuilders.
Many of the areas finest choco-
latiers, restaurants and wineries
will be providing the ultimate
wine and chocolate experience.
SALINAS
6th Annual Chalone Appellation

Pinnacles Wine Festival, April 25
On Saturday, April 25, food factors have led wine lovers to least 21 years of age.
and wine lovers are invited to the Chalone Appellation for This year’s festival is hosted by
take part in a one-of-a-kind more than thirty years. Inn at the Pinnacles at 32025
tasting experience, from 11:30 The Pinnacles Wine Festival Stonewall Canyon Road in
a.m. to 4 p.m., and the opportu- was established to remember and Soledad. For more information,
nity to gain a unique perspective celebrate more than thirty years call (831) 678-2400 or go to
on wines produced from the of winemaking success stories www.pinnacleswinefestival.com.
Chalone Appellation. This year from Chalone Appellation. From Wineries featured at the
will be the biggest lineup ever. a strong showing in the 1976 Pinnacles Wine Festival all
Wines from 19 winemakers will Paris tasting to a string of 90+ produce quality wines made
be paired with hors d’oeuvres point scores of recent memory, from fruit grown in the Chalone
prepared by Monterey County’s Chalone Appellation has been Appellation. Each year this
finest, world-class chefs. consistently outperforming other unique set of wine producers
The Chalone Appellation wine-growing regions. bring their latest and greatest
displays many unique features Tickets are $50 per person vintages to share with wine
consisting of jagged volcanic prior to April 10, and $60 per enthusiasts at the festival. Partici-
rock emerging at the Pinnacles, person thereafter. Tickets are pating wineries include: A
rolling green vineyards and non-refundable; event takes Donkey & Goat, Harrington
bright limestone soils. While the place rain or shine. Wine, Brosseau Wines, Loring
location is extreme, the resulting A silent auction and a portion Wine Company, Chalone Vine-
wines from the area are lush, of the ticket proceeds will benefit yard, Michaud Vineyard, Lioco
concentrated and have a distinc- the Richard H. Graff Wine Schol- Wines, Katin Wine, Dain Wines,
tive mineral taste. All of these arship Fund. Guests must be at Pali Wine Co., Copain Wines,
Roessler Cellars, Crushpad,
Tantara Winery, Testarossa
Winery, Woodward-Graff Wine
Foundation, P2 Wine, Thomas
Not to Scale Fogarty Winery and Wind Gap
Wines.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY LISTINGS
NAPA VALLEY « CALISTOGA CELLARS – 1371 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-7422 Sun-Thu 11:30-5, Fri-Sat til 8
Gifts, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings
A Dozen Vintners – 3000 Highway 29 North, St. Helena; 707 967-0666 Open daily 10-5
Cardinale – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2643 Open daily 10:30-4
Acacia Vineyard – 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa; 707 226-9991 Open by appointment only
Cartlidge & Brown – 205 Jim Oswald Way, American Canyon; 707 552-5199 x215 Open daily 10-5
Aetna Springs Cellars – 7227 Pope Valley Road, St. Helena; 707 965-2675 Open by appointment only
« CASA NUESTRA WINERY – 3451 Silverado Trail No, St. Helena; 707 963-5783 Open Mon-Sat 10-5
Allora Vineyards – 3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-6071 Open by appointment only Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Alpha Omega – 1155 Mee Lane @ Highway 29, Rutherford; 707 963-9999 Daily 10-6 « CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 4045 North St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8200 Open daily 9:30-5
Amizetta – 1099 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1460 Open by appointment only Gifts, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Winery & Cave Tours with reservation only
Amuse Bouche Winery – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment only Caymus Vineyards – 8700 Conn Creek Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-3010 Open daily 10-4
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vnyds – 680 Rossi Road, St. Helena; 707 963-8600 Open by appointment only Ceja Vineyards – 1016 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 255-3954 Open daily 10-4
« ANDRETTII W INE RY – 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa; 888 460-8463 Open daily 10-5 Ceja Vineyards Tasting Room – 1248 1st St, Napa; 707 226-6445 Open daily 12-6, Th-Sat 12-10
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours (Private Tours for 10 or more), Educational Programs Chappellet Vineyard – 1581 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7136 Open by appointment only
« ARG ER - MA RTUC CI – 1455 Inglewood Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-4334 Open daily 10-5 Charbay Winery & Distillery – 4001 Spring Mtn Rd; St. Helena; 707 963-9327 Open Tue-Sat or by appointment
Wine Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area, Arts Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Charles Krug Winery – 2800 Main St. Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 967-2229 Open daily 10:30-5
Arns – 601 Muno Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3429 Open by appointment only
Chase Family Cellars – 2252 Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1284 Open by appointment only
« ARTESA – 1345 Henry Road, Napa; 707 224-1668 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift Items, Children OK; Call for Winery Tours at 11 & 2, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings Chateau Boswell – 3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-5472 Open by appointment only
August Briggs – 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-4912 Open daily, 10:30-4:30 Chateau Montelena – 1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-5105 Open daily 9:30-4
Back Room Wines – 1000 Main Street, Napa; 707 226-1378 Sun-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10 to 9 Chateau Potelle – 3875 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 255-9440x18 Open daily 11-5
« BALDACCI – 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-9261 Open daily 10-4 Chimney Rock Winery – 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2641 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK Claire Luce Abbey – 2893 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-7431 Open by appointment only
Ballentine Vineyards – 2820 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-7919 Open daily 10-5 Cliff Lede Vineyards – 1473 Younvtille Cross Rd, Yountville; 707 944-8642 Open daily 10-4
Barnett Vineyards – 4070 Spring Mountain, St. Helena; 707 963-7075 Open daily 10-4 « CLOS DU VAL WINERY – 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 259-2225 Open daily 10-5
Barlow Vineyards – 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8742 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Behrens & Hitchcock – 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1774 Open by appointment only Clos Pegase – 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4981 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« BEAULIEU VINEYARDS – 1960 Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 967-5233 Open daily 10-5 Conn Creek Winery – 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-9100 Open Sat 10-4, Sun-Fri 11-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours Constant – 2121 Diamond Mountain Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0707 Open by appointment only
« BELL WINE CELLARS – 6200 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-1673 Open daily 10-4 Cornerstone Cellars – Napa Call for information; 877 686-3286
Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Corison Winery – 987 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-0826 Open daily 10-5
« BENESSERE WINERY – 1010 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5853 Open daily 10-5
Cosentino Winery – 7415 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville; 707 944-1220 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 4500 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-2468 Open daily 10-5
Beringer Vineyards – 2000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-4412 Open daily 10-5 Oct-Apr, May-Sep
Cuvaison Estate Wines – 1221 Duhig Road, Carneros (between Napa & Sonoma); 707 942-2455 Open daily 10-5
« BENNETT LANE – 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 877 MAX-NAPA Open daily 10-5:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Darioush Winery – 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-2345 Open daily 10:30-5
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings David Arthur – 1521 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-5190 Open by appointment only
Black Cat Vineyard – 1075 Shadybrook Ln, Napa; 707 321-0866 Open by appointment only David Fulton – 825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-0719 Open by appointment only
« BLACK STALLION – 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 253-1400 Open daily 10-5 Del Dotto Vineyards – 1055 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa; 707 963-2134 Open daily 11-5
Gifts, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK;
Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Del Dotto Vineyards – 1445 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 963-2134 Open by appointment only
Blair Estate – 4115 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-8283 Open by appointment only Delectus Winery – 908 C Enterprise Way, Napa; 707 255-1252 Open daily 9-5
Boeschan – 3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-3674 Open by appointment only di Rosa Preserve – 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa; 707 226-5991 Open Tu-Fr 9:30-3
Bouchaine Vineyards – 1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa; 707 252-9065 Open daily 10:30-4 Diamond Oaks – 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville; 707 948-3000 Open daily 10-4:30
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine Co. – 975 First St, Napa; 707 226-3976 Sun-Thu 11-10, Fr-Sa 11-Midnight Diamond Terrace – 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga; 707 942-1189 Open by appointment only
Bourassa – 190 Camino Oruga, Napa 707 254-4922; 800-499-2366 Open daily 9-5 « DOMAINE CARNEROS – 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa; 707 257-0101 Open daily 10-6
Gifts, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Food Pairings
Bremer Family – 975 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-5411 Open daily 10-5
Domaine Chandon – 1 California Dr, Yountville; 707 944-2280 Open daily 10-6
Brown Estate – 3233 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena; 707 963-2453 Limited, by appointment only, closed Sundays
Dominari – 210 Camino Oruga, Napa; 707 226-1600 Open by appointment only
Buehler – 820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena; 963-2155 Open by appointment only
Duckhorn Vineyards – 1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-7108 Open by appointment, 10-4
Burgess Cellars – 1108 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4766 Open Sat-Sun 10-3:30 or by appointment
« DUTCH HENRY WINERY – 4300 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5771 Open daily 10-5
Cafaro Cellars – St. Helena Call for information; 707 963-7181 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Cave Tours, Food Pairings
Cain – 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena; 707 963-1616 Open by appointment only Eagle & Rose – 1844 Pope Canyon Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-9463 Open daily 9-4
Cakebread Cellars – 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-5222 Open by appointment only Ehlers Estate – 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-5972 Open daily 10-4
Calafia Cellars – 629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 963-0114 Open by appointment only « ELIZABETH SPENCER – 1165 Rutherfrod Road, Rutherford; 707 963-6067 Open daily 10-6
Cali 351 – 400 Silverado Trail; 707 942-9581, Calistoga Thu-Mon 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
WINERY LISTINGS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK « Especially recommended by Wine Country This Week
Elkhorn Peak Cellars – 200 Polson Rd, Napa; 707 255-0504 Open by appointment only Honig Vineyards – 850 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-5618 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Elyse – 2100 Hoffman Ln, Napa; 707 944-2900 Open daily 10-5 Hope & Grace – 6540 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-2500 Mon-Sat 10-6
Envy Wines – 1170 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-4670 Open daily 10-4:30 Hopper Creek – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 744-0675 Open daily 11-4
Etude Winery – 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa; 707 257-5300 Open by appointment only James Cole – 5014 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 251-9905 Open by appointment only
Failla – 3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-0530 Open daily 10-5 James Creek – 2249 James Creek Rd, Pope Valley; 707 965-2646 Open by appointment only
Falcor – 2511 Napa Corporate Dr, Ste 115, Napa; 888-402-WINE Open daily 10-5 « JESSUP CELLARS – 6740 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-8523 Open daily 10-6
Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Farella-Park – 2222 N. Third Ave, Napa; 707 254-9489 Open daily 10-4
« JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS – 200 Taplin Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2745 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4
Far Niente – 1350 Acacia Dr, Oakville; 707 944-2861 Open daily 10am-3pm by appointment
Gift Items, Children OK; Tastings & Seminars by appointment
Fleury Estate Winery – 950 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 967-8333 Open daily 10-4
« JUDD’S HILL – 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2332 Open daily 10-4
« FLORA SPRINGS TASTING ROOM – 677 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena; 707 967-8032 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
Children & Pets OK, Picnic Area
Juslyn – 2900 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 265-1804 (Poured at Silenus Vintners) Winery open by appointment only
Flying Horse – 2825 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena; 707 965-1600 Open by appointment only
Kapcsandy Family Winery – 1001 State Lane, Yountville; 707 265-1804 Open by appointment only
« FOLIE A DEUX – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 800 535-6400 Open daily 10-6
Keever – 26 Vineyard View Dr, Yountville; 707 944-0910 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Kelham – 360 Zinfandel Ln; St. Helena; 707 963-2000 Open by appointment only
« FOLIO ENOTECA – 610 First Street #10, Napa; 707 256-3700 Open Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children Welcome ; Call ahead for Food Pairings Kirkland Ranch Winery – One Kirkland Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 254-9100 Open daily 10-4
« FOLIO WINEMAKERS’ STUDIO – 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa; 707 256-2757 Open daily 10-5 Kuleto Estate – 2470 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9750 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed; call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Ladera – 150 White Cottage Rd So, Angwin; 707 965-2445 Open Mon-Sat 9-5
Fontanella – 1721 Patrick Road, Napa; 707 252-1017 Open by appointment only Laird Family Winery – 5055 Solano Ave., Napa; 707 257-0360 Open daily 10-5
Forman Vineyards – 1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena; 707 963-3900 Open by appointment only Larkmead Vineyards – 1100 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga; 707 942-0167 Open daily 10-4
Franciscan Vineyards – 1178 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-7111 Open daily 10-5 Lava Vine – 965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9500 Open by appointment only
« FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-0859 Open daily 10-5 Long Meadow Ranch – 1775 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-4555 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours
« LOUIS M. MARTINI – 254 St. Helena Hwy 29 So, St. Helena; 707 968-3361 Open daily 10-6
Frazier Winery – 70 Rapp Lane, Napa; 707 255-3444 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items; Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 11 & 2, Cave Tours, Food Pairings
« FREEMARK ABBEY – 3022 St. Helena Hwy 29 N., St. Helena; 707 963-9694 Open daily 10-5 Luna Vineyards – 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-2474 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Children Welcomed
MJA – 647 Greenfield Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3394 Open by appointment only
Frog’s Leap – 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford; 707 963-4704 Open by appointment only
McKenzie-Mueller – 2530 Las Amigas Rd, Napa; 707 252-0186 Open by appointment only
« GIRARD WINERY – 1551 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 968-9297 Open daily 10-5
Children Welcomed, Picnic Area Madonna Estate Winery – 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 255-8864 Open daily 10-5
« GIRARD WINERY – (Tasting Room) 6795 Washington, Yountville; 968-9297 Open daily 10-6 Madrigal Vineyards – 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-6577 Open daily 10-4
Tasting Fees, Gift Items, Art Exhibits Mayacamas Vineyards – 1155 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 224-4030 Open by appointment only
Godspeed Vineyards – 3655 Mount Veeder Rd; 707 254-7766 Open daily by appointment « MAHONEY VINEYARDS – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6
Goosecross Cellars – 1119 State Lane, Yountville; 707 944-1986 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Graeser Winery – 255 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-4437 Open daily 10-5 Markham Vnyds – 2812 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-5292 Open daily 10-5
« GRGICH HILLS – 1829 St. Helena Hwy 29 S., Rutherford; 707 963-2784 Open daily 9:30-4:30 Mario Perelli-Menetti – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Sun 10-5
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours By Appt. at 11 & 2, Food Pairings Mason Cellars – 714 First St, Napa; 707 255-0658 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30
Groth – 750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 944-0290 Open by appointment only « MERRYVALE VINEYARDS – 1000 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-7777 Open daily 10-6:30
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Guilliams – 3851 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena; 707 963-9059 Open by appointment only
Call ahead for: Wine Tours at 10:30 & 12:30, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
Gustavo Thrace – 1021 McKinstry St, Napa; 707 257-6796 Open 11-6 Sun-Wed; 11-8 Thu-Sat
Milat Vineyards – 1091 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-0758 Open daily 10-5:30
« HAGAFEN CELLARS – 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-0781 Open daily 10-4
Miner Family – 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville; 707 944-9500 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
« MONTICELLO VINEYARDS – 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 253-2802 Open daily 10-4:30
Hall Rutherford – 56 Auberge Road, Rutherford; 707 967-0700 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Hall St. Helena – 401 St. Helena Hwy So, St. Helena; 707 967-2620 Open daily 10-5:15
Morey Cellars – Napa Call for information; 707 226-2348
Hans Fahden Vineyards – 4855 Petrified Forest Rd, St. Helena; 707 942-6760 Open daily 10-
Moss Creek Winery – 6015 Steele Rd, Napa; 707 252-1295 Open by appointment
Hartwell Vineyards – 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-4269 Open Wed-Sun 11-4
Mount Veeder Winery – Poured at Franciscan: 1178 Galleron, Rutherford; 707 967-3830 Open daily 10-5
Havens Wine Cellars – 2055 Hoffman Lane, Yountville; 707 261-2000 Open daily 10-4:30
« MUMM NAPA – 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 800 MUM-NAPA Open daily 10-5
Heitz Cellars – 436 St. Helena Hwy 29, St. Helena; 707 963-3542 Open daily 11-4:30 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Helena View Johnston – 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4956 Open by appointment only « NAPA CELLARS – 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2565 Open daily 10-6
Hendry – 3104 Redwood Dr, Napa; 707 226-8320 Open by appointment only Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
« HESS COLLECTION – 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 255-1144 Open daily 10-5:30 Napa Valley Farms – 929 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-8011 Open by appointment
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Welcomed; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings Napa Wine Company – 1133 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1710 Open daily 10-4:30
Hill Family Estate – 6512 Washington, Yountville; 707 944-9580 Open daily 10-6 Neal Family Vineyards – 716 Liparita Rd, Angwin; 707 965-2800 Open by appointment
Newton Vineyards – 2555 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-9000 Open by appointment Rudd Winery – 500 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville; 707 944-8577 Open Tues-Sat 10-5
Nichelini Winery – 2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-0717 Weekends & holidays 10-5 Ruston Family – 2798 Spring St, St. Helena; 707 967-8025 Open by appointment
Nickel & Nickel – 8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 967-9600 Open Mon-Fri 10-3, Sat-Sun 10-2 Rustridge Ranch – 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9353 Open daily 10-4
Noah Vineyard – 6204 Washington St, Yountville; 707 944-0675 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Rutherford Grove – 1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-0544 Open daily 10-4:30
O’Brien Estate – 1200 Orchard Ave, Napa; 707 252-8463 Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Rutherford Hill – 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-1871 Open daily 10-5
Olabisi – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open Mon-Sun 11-6 Rutherford Ranch – 1680 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5251 Open daily 10-4:30
OnThEdge – (Vermeli Wines) 1255 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga; 877-668-4334 Daily 10-5 Saddleback Cellars – 7802 Money Road, Oakville; 707 944-1305 Open daily by appointment 10-4
Orin Swift Cellars – 1352 Main St, St. Helena; 707 967-9179 Open by appointment Mon-Fri 1-4 St. Clement Vineyards – 2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800 331-8266 Open daily 10-5
Opus One – 7900 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-9442 Daily 10-4 St. Helena Wine Center – 1321 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-1313 Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Su 10-5:30
Palmaz Vineyards – 4029 Hagen Road, Napa; 707 226-5587 Open daily by appointment 9-5 St. Helena Winery – 100 Pratt Ave, St. Helena; 707 967-9463 Open by appointment
Paloma Vineyard – 4013 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-7504 Open by appointment St. Supéry – 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 800 942-0809 Open daily 10-5
Paoletti Vineyards – 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-0689 Open Sat-Sun 11-5 Saintsbury – 1500 Los Carneros Ave, Napa; 707 252-0592 Open Mon-Fri by appointment
Paradigm – 1277 Dwyer Rd, Oakville; 707 944-1683 Open by appointment Salvestrin Vineyard – 397 Main Street, St. Helena; 707-963-5105 Open daily 10-4
Paraduxx – 7257 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 945-0890 Open by appointment Saviez Vineyards – 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5889 Open by appointment
Patz & Hall – 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa; 707 265-7700 Open Wed-Sun 10-4 Sawyer Cellars – 8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-1980 Open daily 10-4
Peacock Family – 3100 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-0770 Open by appointment School House Vineyards – 3549 Langtry Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4240 Open by appointment
« PEJU – 8466 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 963-3600 Open daily 10-6 Schramsberg – 1400 Schramsberg Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-2414 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Schweiger Vineyards – 4015 Spring Mt Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4882 Open daily 10-3:30
Pheonix – Poured at Vintners Collective: 1245 Main St, 707 255-7150, open daily 11-6 Scott Harvey – 830 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 707 968-9575 Open 8-4
Pina Cellars – 8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 944-2229 Open by appointment Seavey Vineyard – 1310 Conn Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-8339 Open by appointment
Pine Ridge – 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-9777 Open daily 10:30-4:30 « SEQUOIA GROVE – 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford; 707 944-2945 Open daily 10:30-5
PlumpJack Winery – 620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 707 945-1220 Open daily 10-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Food Pairings
Pope Valley Winery – 6613 Pope Valley Rd, Napa; 707 965-1246 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 or by appt. Shafer Vineyards – 6154 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 944-2877 Open by appointment only
Pride Mountain Wines – 4026 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4949 Open by appointment Sherwin Family – 4060 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-1154 Open by appointment
« PRAGER WINERY/PORT WORKS – 1281 Lewelling, St. Helena; 707 963-PORT (7678) Open daily 10:30-4:30 Signorello Vineyards – 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 255-5990 Open daily 10:30-5
Children & Pets OK Silenus Vintners – 5225 Solano Ave, Napa; 707 299-3930 Open by appointment only
Provenance – 1695 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 968-3633 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Silverado Trail Wine Studio – 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 226-8569 Open by appointment only
Quintessa – 1601 Silverdo Trail, St. Helena; 707 967-1601 Open daily 10-4 « SILVERADO VINEYARDS – 6121 Silverado Trail, Nap; 707 257-1770 Open daily 10-4:30
Quixote – 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2659 Open by appointment Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings
« RAYMOND VINEYARD – 849 Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-3141 Open daily 10-4
Gift Items, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours Silver Oak Cellars – 915 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville; 1-800-273-8809 Open Mon-Sun 9-4
Razi Winery – 3108 Silverado Trail; 707 224-4299 Mon-Sat by appointment Silver Rose Cellars – 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-9581 Fr-Su 10-4:30 or by appointment
Redmon Family – 1185 Starr Ave, St. Helena; 707 968-9252 Open by appointment Sky Vineyards – 1500 Lokoya Rd, Napa; 707 935-1391 Open by appointment
Regusci Winery – 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 254-0403 Open daily 10-5 Smith Madrone – 4022 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-2283 Open by appointment
Revana Family – 2930 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 967-8814 Open by appointment Spelletich – 425 Gateway Rd W, Napa; 707 363-5757 Open by appointment
Reverie Winery – 1250 Diamond Mtn Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-6800 Open daily 10-5 Spottswoode – 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena; 707 963-0134 Open by appointment
Reynolds Family – 3266 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 258-2558 Open daily 10-4:30 Spring Mountain – 2805 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-4188 Open by appointment only
Ritchie Creek – 4024 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-4661 Open by appointment Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-2020 Open daily 10-4:30
Robert Biali – 4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa; 707 257-7555 Open by appointment Staglin Family – 1570 Bella Oaks Ln, Rutherford; 707 944-0477 Open by appointment
Robert Craig Wine Cellars – 880 Vallejo St, Napa; 707 252-2250 x1 Open by appointment Mon-Sat Steltzner Vineyards – 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 252-7272 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Robert Keenan – 3660 Spring Mtn. Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-9177 Open by appointment only « STERLING VINEYARDS – 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-3344 Open daily 10-4:30
Self-Guided Winery Tours, Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK
Robert Mondavi – 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville; 707 968-2001 Open daily 10-5
Stonehedge Winery – 1004 Clinton St, Napa; 707 256-4444 Open Wed-Sat 11-7
Robert Pepi – 7585 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville; 707 944-2807 Open daily 11-4
Stony Hill Vineyard – Call ahead for appointment; 707 963-2636; St. Helena Open Mon-Fri 9-5
Robert Sinskey Vnyds – 6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-9090 Open daily 10-4:30
Storybook Mountain – 3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-5310 Open Mon-Sat 10-4
Robinson Family Vnyds – 5880 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 944-8004 Open by appointment
Sullivan Vineyard – 1090 Galleron Rd, Rutherford; 707 963-9646 Open daily 11-5
Rocca Family – 1130 Main St, Napa; 707 257-8467 Mon-Sat 1-6
« SUMMERS/VILLA ANDRIANA – 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707 942-5508 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« ROMBAUER VINEYARD – 3522 Silverado Trail, No, St. Helena; 707 963-5170 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Wine Tours
Summit Lake – 2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin; 707 965-2488 Open by appointment
Round Pond Winery – 886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford; 1-877-963-9364 Open daily 10-5
« SUTTER HOME WINERY – 277 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-3104 Open daily 10-5
Rubicon Estates – 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford; 707 968-1161 Open daily 10-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Swanson Vineyards – 1271 Manley Ln, Rutherford; 707 967-3500 Open by appointment « ALDERBROOK WINERY 2306 Magnolia, Healdsburg; 707 433-9154 Open daily10-5
Teachworth – 4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga; 707 942-8432 Open by appointment Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Food Pairings
Terra Valentine – 3787 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena; 707 967-8340 Open daily 10-4 Alexander Valley Vineyards – 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7209 Open daily 11-5
The Terraces – 1450 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-1707 Open by appointment only Amista Vineyards– 3320 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9200 Thur-Mon 11-4:30
Tom Eddy – 3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga; 707 942-4267 Open by appointment « ARMIDA WINERY – 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-2222 Open daily11-5
Trahan Winery – 974 Franklin St, Napa; 707 257-7477 Open daily 11-6 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Trefethen Vineyards – 1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa; 707 255-7700 Open daily 10-4:30 Arista Winery – 7015 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 473-0606 Open daily11-5
Tres Sabores – 1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena; 707 967-8027 Open by appointment only « ARROWOOD VNYDS & WNRY – 14347 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-2600 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits; Call ahead for Winery Tours at 10:30 & 2:30
Trespass Vineyard – 1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena; 707 963-0804 Open by appointment
« ARTESA – (at Cornerstone, tasting room) 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-8980 Open daily 10-5
« TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES – 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 1-800-473-4454 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children Welcomed
Trinitas Cellars – 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa; 707 935-3504 Open daily 12-8 Artiste – 435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-1920 Open daily 11-5:30
Truchard – 3234 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa; 707 253-7153 Open by appointment only Audelssa Estate – 13647 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 933-8514 Open daily 11-5
Tudal Winery – 1015 Big Tree Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3947 Open by appointment only Balletto & Dutton-Goldfield – 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 568-2455 Open daily 10-4
Tulocay – 1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa; 707 255-4064 Open by appointment only Bartholomew Park – 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma; 707 935-9511 Open daily 11-4:30
Turnbull Wine Cellars – 8210 Highway 29, Oakville; 707 963-5839 Open daily 10-4
« BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY – 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4046 Open daily 10-5
Twomey Cellars – 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga; (707) 942-7122 Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tram Tours
V Madrone – 3199 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena; 707 963-3573 Open by appointment « BLACKSTONE WINERY – 8450 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-1999 Open daily 10-4:30
« V. SATTUI WINERY – Corner Hwy 29 & White Ln, St. Helena; 707 963-7774 Open daily: Winter 9-5, Summer 9-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
Picnic Area, Deli, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Cave Tours « BR COHN WINERY – 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 800-330-4064 Open daily 10-5
Van Der Heyden – 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa; 707 257-0130 Open daily 10-6 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for: Tours, Educational Programs, Wine Pairings
Viader Winery – 1120 Deer Park Rd, St. Helena; 707 963-3816 Open by appointment only Bradford Mountain – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-4433 Open by appointment only
Vincent Arroyo Winery – 2361 Greenwood Ave, Calistoga; 707 942-6995 Open daily 10-4:30 Buena Vista Winery – 18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1266 Open daily 10-5
Vine Cliff Winery – 7400 Silverado Trail, Yountville; 707 944-1364 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Davis Bynum Winery – 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-5852 Fri-Mon 11-4
Vineyard 29 – 2929 St Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 707 963-9292 Open by appointment C. Donatiello – 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 800-433-8296 Open daily 11-5
Vintners Collective – 1245 Main St, Napa; 707 255-7150 Open daily 11-6 Cale Cellars – (at the Wine Room) 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5
Volker Eisele Family – 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena; 707 965-9485 Open by appointment only Camellia Cellars – 57 Front St., Healdsburg; 707 433-1290 Open daily 11-6
Von Strasser – 1510 Diamond Mtn. Rd, Calistoga; 707 942-0930 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Carneros Family Wineries – 23574 Arnold Dr/Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 934-4090 Open daily 10-5
« WATERSTONE – Taste at Oxbow, 708 First St, Napa; 707 265-9600 Open daily 11-6 Castle Vineyards – 122 West Spain St, Sonoma; 707 996-1966 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Art Exhibits, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Cellar Door – 1395 Broadway, Suite E, Sonoma; 707-938-4466 Open daily 10-6
Wermuth Winery – 3942 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707 942-5924 Open daily 11-5 Cellars of Sonoma – 133 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; 707-578-1826 Sun-Wed 10-5, Thur-Sat 10-8
White Cottage Ranch – 555 College Ave, Angwin; 707 965-0516 Open by appointment « CHARLES CREEK VINEYARD – 483 First St. W., Sonoma; 707 935-3848 Open daily 11-6
« WHITEHALL LANE – 1563 St. Helena Hwy S, St. Helena; 707 963-9454 Open daily 11-6 Chateau Felice – 10603 Chalk Hill Rd, 707 836-9011; Healdsburg Mon-Thurs 11-3 Sat-Sun 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibits, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Tours
« CHATEAU ST. JEAN – 8555 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-4134 Open daily 10-5
Whitford Cellars – 4047 E. Third Ave, Napa; 707-942-0840 Open by appointment only Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
William Harrison Vnyrds – 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707 963-8310 Open Thu-Mon 11-5
Chandelle Winery – 1395 Broadway at the Cellar Door in Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
« WILLIAM HILL WINERY – 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa; 707 265-3024 Open daily 10-5
« CLINE CELLARS – 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4030 Open daily 10-6
Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyard Tours, Educational Programs
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours at 11, 1, 3 or Food Pairings
« WINE GARAGE – 1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707 942-5332 Open Mon-Sat 11-6:30, Sun 11-430
Clos du Bois – 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 857-3100 Open daily 10-4:30
Wing Canyon Vineyard – 3100 Mt. Veeder Rd, Napa; 707 265-8798 Open by appointment only
« CHRISTOPHER CREEK – 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707 433-2001 Open daily 10-6
Witt Estate – 1500 Whitehall Ln, St. Helena; 707 967-8046 Open by appointment Picnic Area
Work Vineyard – 3190 Highway 128, Calistoga; 707 942-0251 Open by appointment only Davis Family Vnyds – 53 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3858 Thu-Sun 11-5
X Winery & Amius – 1405 2nd Street, Napa; 707 204-9522 Open by appointment only De La Montanya – 999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg; 707 433-3711 Mon-Fri 11-4:30
Yates Family Vineyard – 4723 Redwood Rd, Napa; 707 226-1800 Open by appointment only De Loach Vineyards – 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9111 Open daily 10-4:30
Zahtila Vineyards – 2250 Lake County Hwy; Calistoga; 707 942-9251 Daily 10-4:30 Deerfield Ranch – 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood; 707 833-5215
« ZD WINES – 8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford; 707 963-5188 Open daily 10-4:30 Dry Creek Vineyards – 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1000 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings
« DUTCHER CROSSING – 8533 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-2700 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
SONOMA COUNTY
« ERIC ROSS – 14300 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 939-8525 Thu-Mon 11-5
A. Rafanelli Winery – 4685 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1385 Open by appointment only Children Welcomed
Adler Fels – 9575 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Everett Ridge – 435 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1637 Open daily 11-4:30
Adobe Road Winery – 1995 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma; 707 939-7967 Open daily 11-5 Family Wineries of Dry Creek Valley – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0100 Open daily 10:30-4:30
« FERRARI-CARANO – 8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Open daily 10-5 Larson Family – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries)
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings 23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-3010 Open daily 10-5
Field Stone Winery – 10075 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-7266 Open daily 10-4:30 Larson Family – (Tasting Room at The Cellar Door) 1395 Broadway, Sonoma; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Forchini – 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8886 Sat-Sun 11-4 « 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
Foppiano Vineyards – 12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 433-7272 Open daily 10-4:30
« LIMERICK LANE – 1023 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg; 707-433-9211 Open daily 10-5
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso & Bianco Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Little Vineyards Family Winery – 15188 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen; 707 996-2750 Thu-Mon 11-5
Freestone Vineyards – 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone; 707 874-1010 Fri-Mon 11-5
« LONGBOARD VINEYARDS – 5 Fitch St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3473 Open daily 11-6 (closed Tue)
Frick – 23072 Walling Road, Geyserville; 707 857-1980 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Gift items, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
« FRITZ WINERY – 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd, Cloverdale; 707 894-3389 Open daily 10:30-4:30 « LOXTON CELLARS – 11466 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 935-7221 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Wine Pairings Picnic Area; Call ahead for Vineyard and Winery Tours
« GALLO FAMILY VNYDS – Tasting Room: 320 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 433-2458 Open daily 10-6 MacRostie Winery – 21481 Eight St E, Suite 25, Sonoma; 707 996-4480 Open by appointment only
Gift items, Vineyard Tours Manzanita Creek – 1441 A&B Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-4052 Open by appointment only
Gary Farrell Wines – 10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg;707-473-2909; Open daily 11-4 Marimar Estate – 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol; 707 823-4365 Open daily 10-5
Geyser Peak Winery – At Canyon Rd, Chianti RdGeyserville; 707 857-9400 Open daily 10-5 « MARTIN RAY – 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa; 707 823-2404 Open daily 11-4 (Closed Tue & Wed)
« GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VNYDS – 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma; 707 996-7256 Open daily 10-5 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Gift items, Picnic Area, Art Exhibit; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Educational Programs, Food Pairings Martinelli Vineyards – 3360 River Rd, Fulton; 707 525-0570 Open daily 10-5
Gourmet Au Bay – 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay; 707 875-9875 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thu 11-5 Matanzas Creek Winery – 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 528-6464 Open daily 10-4:30
Grange Sonoma – (Tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5 « MATRIX – 3291 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-1911 Open daily 11-5
23564 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 707-933-8980 Gift items, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Grove Street – 1441 Grove St, 707 433-6734; Healdsburg Open daily 10-4 Mauritson Family Winery – 2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-0804 Open daily 10-5
Gundlach Bundschu – 2000 Denmark St, 707 938-5277; Sonoma Open daily 11-4:30 Mayo Family Winery – Hwy 12 & Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen; 707 938-9401 Open daily 10:30-6:30
Hanna Winery – 9280 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 431-4310 Open daily 10-4 Mayo Family Reserve Room – 9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-5504 Open daily 11-6
5333 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 575-3371 Open daily 10-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Children OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Hartford Family Wines – 8075 Martinelli Road, Forestville; 707 887-1756 Open daily 10-4:30 Mayo Family– at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Th-Mon 11-6, Tu-Wed 4-6
Holdredge – 51 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1424 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 « MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS – 1400 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8159 Open daily 11-5
Homewood Winery – 23120 Burndale Rd, Sonoma; 707 996-6353 Open daily 10-4 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
« HOP KILN WINERY – 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6491 Open daily 10-5 Meeker Vineyards – 21035 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 431-2148 Open daily 10:30-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Michel-Schlumberger – 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-7427 Open daily 10-5
Huntington – 52 Front St, Healdsburg; 707 433-5215 Thu-Sun 11-5 Mill Creek Vineyards – 1401 Westside Rd; Healdsburg; 707 431-2121 Open daily 10-5
Hwy 12 Winery – 498 First St. E, Sonoma; 707 996-9911 Open daily 10:30-6 Moondance Cellars – at the Wine Room; 9575 Sonoma Hwy; Kenwood; 707 833-6131 Open daily 10-5
« IMAGERY ESTATE – 14355 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen; 707 935-4515 Weekdays 10-4:30, Weekends 10-5 « MOSAIC (formerly De Lorimier)– 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville; 707 857-2000 Open daily 10-4:30
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
« J RICKARDS WINERY – 24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale; 707 758-3441 Tue-Sat 11-5 Murphy-Goode – 20 Matheson St, Healdsburg; 800 499-7644 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Muscardini Cellars – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-833-0526 Open daily 10-5
J Vineyard & Winery – 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-3646 Open daily 11-5 Nicholson Ranch – 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-8822 Open daily 10-6
Jacuzzi Vineyards – 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575 Open daily 11-5 Papapietro Perry – 4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-0422 Open daily 11-4:30
Johnson’s Alexander Valley Wines – 8329 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2319 Open daily 11-5 « PARADISE RIDGE WINERY – 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa; 707 528-Wine Open daily 11-5
Kastania Vineyards – 4415 Kastania Rd, Petaluma; 707 763-6348 Sat Sun 11-4 Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
« KAZ WINERY – 233 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-2536 Fri-Mon 11-5 « PARADISE RIDGE – Kenwood Tasting Room, 8860 Sonoma Hwy; 707 282-9020 Open daily 10-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Winery Tours, Vineyards Tours Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 5007 Fulton Rd, Fulton; 707 571-8100 Open daily 10-5 Passalacqua Vnyds – 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg; 877-825-5547 Open daily 11-5
Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Educational Programs, Food Pairings Pastori Wines – 23189 Geyserville Ave, Cloverdale; 707 857-3418 Open by appointment only
« KENDALL-JACKSON – 337 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-7102 Open daily 10-5 Pedroncelli Vineyards – 1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville; 707 857-3531 Open daily 10-4:30
Children & Pets OK
Pellegrini Family– 4055 West Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 800-891-0244 Open by appointment Thur-Mon 10-4
Kenwood Vineyards – 9592 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5891 Open daily 10-4:30
Petroni Vineyards – 990 Cavedale Road, Sonoma; 707 935-8311 Open 10-4 by appointment
Korbel Chmpgne Clrs – 13250 River Rd, Guerneville; 707 824-7000 Open daily 9-4:30
Preston Vineyards – 9282 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-3372 Open daily 11-4:30
Kunde – 9825 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5501 Open daily 10:30-4
« QUIVIRA VINEYARDS – 4900 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-8333 Open daily 11-5
La Crema – 235 Healdsburg Ave, Ste 101, Healdsburg; 707 431-9400 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Gift items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Lake Sonoma Winery – 340 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 473-2999 Open daily 10-5 Ravenswood – 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma; 707 938-1960 Open daily 10-4:30
Lambert Bridge – 4085 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 431-9600 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Raymond Burr – 8339 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4365 Open daily 11-5
Landmark – 101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood; 707 833-0053 Open daily 10-4:30 Richardson Winery – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma, 1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6
Ridge/Lytton Springs – 650 Lytton Springs Rd; Healdsburg; 707 433-7721 Open daily 11-4 Wellington Vineyards – 11600 Dunbar Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 939-0708 Open daily 11-5
Robert Hunter – at The Cellar Door in Sonoma,1395 Broadway; 707 938-4466 Open daily 11-6 Westwood Winery – 11 E. Napa St, Suite 3, Sonoma; 707 935-3246 Open daily 11-5
Robert Young Estate – 4960 Red Winery Rd, Geyserville; 707 431-4811 Open daily 10-4:30 White Oak Vineyards – 7505 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-84291 Open daily 10-5
Robledo Family Winery – 21901 Bonness Rd, Sonoma; 707 939-6903 Open by appointment only « WILSON – 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707 433-4355 Open daily 11-5
Roche – 28700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-7115 Open daily 10-6 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Rochioli – 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-2305 Open daily 11-4 Zichichi Family – 8626 W. Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-4410 Open daily 11-4:30
« RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS – 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg; 707 431-1533
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Open daily 10-5 NORTH CENTRAL COAST
Rosenblum Winery – 250 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1169 Open daily 10-5 ALAMEDA COUNTY
Roshambo – (Cornerstone, tasting room for boutique wineries) Open daily 10-5 A Donkey and a Goat – 2323 B Fourth St, Berkeley; 510 926-9050 Open by appointment only
23564 Arnold Dr, (Hwy 121), Sonoma; 888-525-9463
Dashe Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 452-1800 Thu-Mon 12-6
Rosso & Bianco - 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville; 707 857-1462 Open daily 10-5
Eno Wines – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 415 515-7227 Open by appointment only
Route 128 Winery – 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707-696-0004 Thur-Mo 11-6
Harrington – 805 Camelia, Berkeley; 510 527-1305 Open by appointment only
Russian River Vineyards – 5700 Gravenstein Hwy N, Forestville; 707 887-3344 Open daily 11-5
J C Cellars – 55 4th St, Oakland; 510 465-5900 Open by appointment only
SL Cellars – 9380 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707 833-5070 Open daily 10:30-5
Lost Canyon – 2102 Dennison St Ste A, Oakland; 510 534-9314 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment
Sable Ridge Winery – 6320 Jamison Rd; Santa Rosa; 707 542-3138 Open by appointment only
Rosenblum Cellars – 2900 Main St, Alameda; 510 865-7007 Open daily 11-6
« ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS – 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 888-675-WINE Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Food Pairings, Winery Tours SANTA CLARA VALLEY
St. Helena Road Winery – 6995 St. Helena Road; Santa Rosa; 707 538-8674 Open daily 9-5 Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5
Sapphire Hill – 55 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707 431-1888 Open by appointment or Thurs-Mon 11-4:30 Bargetto – 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 373-4053 Open daily 10:30-6
« SAUSAL WINERY – 7370 Hwy 128, Healdsburg; 707 433-2285 Open daily 10-4 Casa De Fruta – 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister; 800 543-1702 Open daily 9-6
Gift items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings Clos LaChance – 1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin; 408 686-1050 Mon-Th 11-5, Fri-Sun 11-4
Sbragia Family – 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville; 707 473-2992 Thur-Mo 11-5 Conrotto Winery – 1690 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3053 Sat-Sun 11-5
« SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE – 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma; 800-966-9365 Open daily 10-5 Creekview – 12467 Creekview Ct, San Martin; 408 686-0534 By appointment 11-5 or 3rd Weekend of the Month
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed, Picnic Area
Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 779-2145 Open daily 10-6
« SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS – 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma; 707 938-5532 Open daily 10-5
Complimentary Tours & Tasting, Gift Items, Picnic Area & Supplies, Children Welcomed Fortino Winery – 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-3305 Open daily 10-5
Sebastopol Vineyards – Green Valley Rd; Sebastopol; 707 829-9463 Daily 10-5 Guglielmo Winery – 1480 E. Main St, Morgan Hill; 408 779-214 Open daily 10-5
Seghesio Winery – 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg; 707 433-3579 Open daily 10–5 Hecker Pass Winery – 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-8755 Open daily 9-5
Selby Winery – 215 Center St, Healdsburg; 707 431-1288 Open daily 11-5:30 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 1000 Lenzen Ave, San Jose; 408 918-2160 Open daily 10-5
Silver Oak Cellars – 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville; 707 857-3562 Mon-Sat 9-4 Kirigin Cellars – 11550 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy; 408 847-8827 Open daily 10-5
« SIMI WINERY – 16275 Healsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 433-6981 Open daily 10-5 Léal Estate Vnyds – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for Tours at 11 & 2 Martin Ranch Winery – 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 12-4 third weekend of each month
Smothers/Remick Ridge – at the Wine Room in Kenwood, 9575 Sonoma Hwy; 707 833-6131 Open daily 11-5 Morgan Hill Cellars – 1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill; 408 779-7389 Tue-Sun 10-5, Closed Monday
Stonestreet – 7111 Highway 128; 707 473-3333; Healdsburg Open daily 10-5 Rapazzini Winery – 4350 S. Monterey Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-5649 Open daily 10-6
Stryker Sonoma – 5110 Highway 128; Geyserville; 707 433-1944 Open daily 10:30-5 « SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
« SUNCÉ WINERY – 1839 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa; 707 526-9463 Open daily 10:30-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children Welcomed Satori Cellars – 2100 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy; 408 84-5823 3rd Saturday of each month
Taft Street Winery – 2030 Barlow Lane, Sebastopol; 707 823-2049 Sat-Sun 11-4:30, Mon-Fri 11-4 Solis Winery – 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 847-6306 Open daily 11-5
Tin Barn – 21692 Eighth St E. #340, Sonoma; 707 938-5430 Sat-Sun 11-4 Sunrise Winery – Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Fri-Sun 11-5
Thumbprint Cellars – 36 North St, Healdsburg; 707 433-2393 Open daily 11-4 Sycamore Creek – 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill; 408 779-4738 Fri-Sun 12-5
Toad Hollow – 409A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg; 707 431-8667 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Thomas Kruse Winery – 3200 Dryden Ave, Gilroy; 408 842-7016 Open daily 12-5
« TOPEL – Tasting Room in Healdsburg, 125 Matheson St; 707 433-4116 Open daily 11-7 Troquato Vineyards – 24130 Big Basin Way, Saratoga; 408 866-6700 Open by appointment only
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call for: Educational Program, Food Pairings
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
Trentadue – 19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 433-3104 Open daily 10-5
Ahlgren Vnyd – 20320 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek; 831 338-6071 Sat 12-4 or by appointment
Trione Winery – 19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville; 707 814-8100 Thur-Sun 10-5
Alexander Cellars – 427 A Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 471-9090 Fri-Sun Noon-5
Twomey Cellars – 3000 Westside Rd, Healdsburg; 707 800-505-4850 Mon-Sat 9-4
Alfaro Family Vnyd & Winery – 420 Hames Rd, Corralitos; 831 728-5172 Sat 12-5 or by appointment
Ty Caton Vineyards – 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 833-0526 Open daily 10-6
Aptos Creek – 520 Nisene Meadws Ct, Aptos; 831 684-1680 Open by appointment only
Valley of the Moon – 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen; 707 996-6941 Open daily 10-4:30
« VJB VINEYARDS & CELLARS – 9077 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood; 707-833-2300 Open daily 10-5 Armida Winery – 103 Stockton Ave, Capitola; 831-462-1065 Open daily 11-6
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Pets Welcomed Bargetto Winery – 3535 N. Main St, Soquel; 831 475-2258 Open daily 12-5
Viansa Winery – 25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma; 707 935-4700 Open daily 10-5 Beauregard – 55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz; 831 458-WINE Open daily 11-6
Bonny Doon Vnyd – 10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 425-4518 Open daily 11-5 Wines of Vine Hill – 2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Special events & by appointment
« BURRELL SCHOOL – 24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos; 408 353-6290 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 White Crane Winery – 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola; 831 477-9911 Open daily 11:30-6
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK Windy Oaks – 550 Hazel Dell Rd; Corralitos; 831 786-9463 Special events & by appointment
Byington Winery – 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-1111 Open daily 11-5 Woodside Vineyards – 340 Kings Mountain Rd; Woodside; 650 851-3144 Open by appointment only
Cava Wine Bar – 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola; 831 476-2282 Open daily ’til Midnight Closed Mondays Zayante Vineyards – 420 Old Mount Rd; Felton; 831 335-7992 Special events & by appointment
Cinnabar – 23000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-5858 Special Events & by appointment CARMEL VALLEY
« COOPER-GARROD – 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga; 408 867-7116 Mon-Fri 12-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Bernardus – 5 W. Carmel Rd, Carmel Valley; 800 223-2533 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children OK; Call ahead for: Food Pairings, Tours
Boekenoogen – 24 West Carmel Rd, Carmel; 831 659-4215 Open daily 11-5
David Bruce Winery – 21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos; 408 354-4214 Open daily 12-5
Bountiful Basket – 3969 The Barnyard, Ste A13; Carmel Valley; 831 625-4457 Mon-Sat 10-6 Su 12-5
Davenport Roadhouse – 1 Davenport Ave, Daven Port; 831 426-8801 Tue-Sun 9-8
Chateau Julien – 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel; 831 624-2600 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Domenico – 1697 Industrial Rd, San Carlos; 650 593-2335 Open daily 12-5 Closed Tues
Chateau Sinnet – 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2244 12-5 Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 12-6
Equinox – 427-C Swift St, Santa Cruz; 831 338-2646; 831 423-3000 Fri-Sun 12-5
Cima Collina – San Carlos, btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel; 831 620-0645 Thur-Mon 11- 6
Fellom Ranch Vnyds – 17075 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-0206 Open by appointment only
Heller Estate – 69 W. Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 800-625-8466 Mon-Thur 11-5:30 Fri-Sun 11-6
Fernwood Cellars – 7137 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 848-0611 Open by appointment only
Galante Vineyards – btwn Ocean & 7th, Dolores; Carmel; 800-GALANTE Open daily 12-6
« FLEMING JENKINS VNYDS & WINERY – 45 W. Main St, Los Gatos; 408 358-4949 Tu-Su 12-6
Georis Winery – 4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley; 831 659-1050 Open daily 11-5
Hallcrest Vineyards – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 831 335-4441 Open daily 12-5
Joullian Vnyds – 2 Village Dr, Carmel Valley; 866-659-8101 Open daily 11-5
« HUNTER HILL – 7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel; 831 465-9294 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appt
Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 12 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley; 831 659-2885 Fri-Sun 11-5
« LOMA PRIETA – 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos; 408 353-2950 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appt
Martin Ranch – 6675 Redwood Retreat, Gilroy; 408 842-9197 3rd Sat of each month 11am-4pm Talbott – 53 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 659-3500 Open daily 11-5
Michael Martella – 17287 Box 103 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Open by appointment only Taste Morgan – 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel; 831 626-3700 Open daily 11-6
Mountain Winery – 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2822 Special events & by appointment Valley Hills/Boete & Parsonage – 7156A Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley; 831 625-5040 Open daily 11
Natal Vnyds – 1310 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville; 831 750-0271 Special events & by appointment MONTEREY WINERIES
Naumann Vnyds – 16505 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-7871 Special events & by appointment A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors Cntr – 700 Cannery Row, Suite G, Monterey; 831 646-5446 Open daily 10-6
Nicholson – 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 724-7071 Special events & by appointment Baywood Cellars – 381 Cannery Row Suite C, 831 645-9035; Monterey Open daily 11-7
Obester – 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay; 650 726-9463 Fri-Sun 10-5 Mon-Th 12-5 « SCHEID VNYDS WINE LOUNGE 751 Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 624-2600 Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-7
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Children & Pets OK
Organic Wine Works – 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton; 800-OWW-WINE Open daily 12-5
Silver Mountain – 381 Cannery Row Suite Q, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 11-7
Oscalis – 5579 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel; 831 477-1718 Open by appointment only
Terra Nova – 315 Calle Principal, Monterey; 831 649-4124 Open daily 11-5
P&M Staiger – 1300 Hopkins Gulch Rd, Boulder Creek; 831 338-4346 Open by appointment only
« VENTANA VINEYARDS – 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey; 831 372-7415 Open daily 11-5
Pelican Ranch – 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz; 831 426-6911 Fri-Sun 12-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 Wine from the Heart – 241 Alvarado St, Monterey; 831 641-9463 Open daily 10-6
Pinder – 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell; 877-684-2601 Special events & by appointment SALINAS VALLEY
Picchetti Winery – 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 741-1310 Open daily 11-5 A Taste of Monterey – 127 Main Street, Salinas; 831 751-1980 Mon-Sun 11-5
Pleasant Valley – 600 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos; 831 728-2826 Open by appointment only « BLACKSTONE WINERY – 800 South Alta St, Gonzales; 831 675-5341 Open daily 11-4
« POETIC CELLARS – 5000 Rodeo Gulch Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 462-3478 Sat-Sun 11-5 or by appt Gift Items, Children & Pets OK, Self-Guided Tour
Ridge Vnyds – 17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino; 408 867-3233 Sat-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Boekenoogen – Santa Lucia Highlands, Salinas; 831 675-3549 Open by appointment only
River Run – 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville; 831 726-3112 Open by appointment only Chalone Vnyds – Stonewall Canyon Rd (Hwy 146), Soledad; 831 678-1717 Sat-Sun 11:30-4 By Appt
Roudon -Smith – 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley; 831 438-1244 Sat 11-4:30 or by appointment « HAHN ESTATES/SMITH & HOOK – 37700 Foothill Blvd, Soledad; 831 678-4555 Mon-Fri 11-4
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call for Winery Tours Sat-Sun 11-5
Salamandre – 108 Don Carlos Dr, Aptos; 831 685-0321 Special Events & by appointment
Joyce Vnyds/Chateau Christina – 1354 G. Dayton St, Salinas; 831 659-0312 Open by appointment only
Santa Cruz Mtn Vnyd – Near Boulder Creek, Felton; 831 335-4242 Open by appointment only
Marilyn Remark – 645 River Road, Salinas; 831 455-9310 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5
« SARAH’S VINEYARD – 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy; 408 842-4278 Open daily 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Manzoni Estate – 30981 River Road, Soledad; 831 675-3398 Sat-Sun 11-5
Savannah-Chanelle– 23600 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga; 408 741-2934 Open daily 11-5 Paraiso – 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad; 831 678-0300 Sat-Sun 11-5 M-F 11-4
« SILVER MOUNTAIN – Santa Cruz Mtns, call for information 408 353-2275 Open by appointment only Pessagno Winery – 1645 River Road, Salinas; 831 675-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5
Tasting Room – 381 #Q Cannery Row, Monterey; 831 644-9609 Open daily 12-6 San Saba Vineyards – 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2992 Tue-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
« SCHEID VINEYARDS – 1972 Hobson Rd, Greenfield; 831 386-0316 Open daily 11-5
Soquel Vineyards – 8063 Glen Haven, Soquel; 831 462-9045 Sat 11-4 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Storrs Winery – 303 Potrero St. #35, Santa Cruz; 831 458-5030 Open daily 12-5 « VENTANA – 38740 Los Coches Rd, Soledad; 831 678-2900 Weekends & Most Holidays 11-5
Testarossa Vineyards – 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos; 408 354-6150 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
Thomas Fogarty Winery – 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside; 650 851-6777 Thu-Sun 11-5 HOLLISTER
Vinocruz – 725 Front St, Santa Cruz; 831 427-0436 Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-6 DeRose Vineyards – 9970 Cienega Valley Rd, Hollister; 831 636-9143 Sat-Sun 11-4 or or by appt
Léal Estate – 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister; 831 636-1023 Weekends 11-5, Weekdays by appt Wildhurst Vineyards – 3855 Main St, Kelseyville; 800 595-WINE Open daily 10-5
Pietra Santa – 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister; 831 636-1991 Open by appointment only Yorkville Cellars – 25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 894-9177 Open daily 10-5
« ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM – 14077 Hwy 128, Boonville; 707-895-9462 Open Daily 10-5
LAKE/MENDOCINO COUNTIES Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK
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
YOLO COUNTY
Breggo Cellars – 11001 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 895-9589 Open daily 11-5 Berryessa Gap – 1 Ranch Road, Winters; 530 795-3201 First Sat 12-6, Fri-Sat 4-8
Brutocao Cellars – 7000 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2152 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5 Bogle Vineyards – 37783 County Rd, Clarksburg; 916 744-1139 Sat-Sun 11-5, Mon-Fri 10-5
Brutocao Cellars – H13500 Hwy 101, Hopland; 707 744-1664 Open daily 10-6 Capay Valley Vineyards – 1 Ranch Rd, Brooks; 530 796-4110 Open by appointment only
Burford & Brown – 13265 S. Hwy 101, Ste 5, Hopland; 707-744-8781 Open daily 11-4 Carvalho Family Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1625 Wed-Sun 11-5
Ceago Vinegarden – 5115 E. Hwy 20, Nice; 707 274-1462 Open daily 10-5 French Hill Winery – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1710 Fri-Sun 11-5
Christine Woods – 3155 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2115 Open daily 11-6 Heringer Estates – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1094 Thu-Sun 11-5
Fetzer Vineyards – Hwy 175, Hopland; 707 744-1250 Open daily 9-5 Old Sugar Mill – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-165 Wed-Sun 11-5
Fife Est Winery – 3620 Rd B, Redwood Valley; 707 485-0323 Open daily 10-5 R.H. Phillips – 26836 Country Rd, Esparto; 530 662-3215 Wed-Sun 11-5
Foursight Wines – 14475 Highway 128, Boonville; 707 898-2889 Open by appointment only Satiety Vineyards – 40101 County Rd 25A, Woodland; 530 661-0680 Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat-Sun 11-5
Gabrielli Winery – 10950 West Road, Redwood Valley; 707 485-1221 Open daily 10-5 Solomon Wine Co. – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744 1131 Fr-Su 11-5
Goldeneye Anderson Vly – 9200 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3202 Open daily 11-4 Todd Taylor Wines – 35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg; 916 744-1120 Fri-Sun 11-5
Graziano Family of Wines – 13251 S.Hwy 101; Suite 3, Hopland; 707-744-8466 Open daily 10-5
LIVERMORE VALLEY
Greenwood Ridge Vnyd – 5501 Hwy 128; Philo, 707 895-2002 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Guenoc/Langtry Estate – 21000 Butts Canyon Rd, Middletown; 707 987-9127 Open daily 11-5 Battaion Cellars – 21 S. Livermore Ave, #109, Livermore; 925 245-9242 Fri 4-7, Sat-Sun 12-5
Handley Cellars – 3151 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2190 Open daily 11-6 Bent Creek Winery – 5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-6320 Fri-Sun 12-4
Hidden Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5 Big White House – 6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 449-1976 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Bodegas Aguirre – 8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-0554 Sat-Sun 12-4
Horne – 2200 Hwy 29, Middletown; 707 987-3743; 987-3503 Open daily 11-6
Cedar Mountain – 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6636 Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-4
Husch Vineyards – 4400 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3216 Open daily 10-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for: Wine Tours, Vineyard Tours
Jepson Vineyards, Ltd. – 10400 S. Hwy 101, Ukiah; 707 468-8936 Open daily 10-5
Charles R Vnyds – 8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore; 925 454-3040 Fri-Sun Noon-4:30
Jeriko Estate – 12141 Hewlitt Sturtevant Rd, Hopland; 707 744-1140 Open daily 10-5
Chouinard Vnyds – 33853 Palomares Rd, Castro Vly; 510 582-9900 Sat-Sun 12-5 (and most holidays)
Le Vin Winery – 33151 Hwy. 128, Yorkville; 707-894-2304 Open by appointment only Concannon – 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2505 Open daily 11-4:30
Le Vin Winery Bar – 45055 Albion St, Mendocino; 707-937-4960 Open daily 11-5 Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Manoir Girard Cellars – 1 Old Winery Way; Potter Valley; 707 743-1010 Open by appointment only Crooked Vine – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8156 Thu-Sun 11-4:30
Maple Creek Winery – 20799 Hwy 128; Yorkville; 707 895-3001 Open daily 10-5 Deer Ridge Vineyards – 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore; 866 561-0838 Thu-Sun 11-5
McDowell Wine – 13380 S. Hwy 101; 707 744-8911; Hopland Open daily 10-5 Eagle Ridge Vineyard – 10017 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 447-4328 Sat-Sun 12-4:30
McNab Ridge Winery – 13441 S. Hwy 101; Hopland; 707 744-1986 Open daily 10-5 el Sol – 8626 Lupine Way, Livermore; 925 606-1827 Tue-Sun 12-4:30
Mendocino Wine Co. – 45070 Main St, Mendocino; 707 937-6190 Open daily 11-5 Elliston Vineyards – 463 Kilkare, Sunol; 925 862-2377 Sat-Sun 12-5
Meyer Family Cellars – 19750 Hwy 128, Yorkville; 707 895-2341 Open daily 10-5 Fenestra Winery – 83 Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 447-5246 Sat-Sun 12-5
Milano Family Winery – 14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland; 800-564-2582 Open daily10-5 « GARRÉ VINEYARD & WINERY – 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 371-8200 Sat-Sun 11-5
Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Food Pairings
Navarro Vineyards – 5601 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-3686 Summer 10-6, Winter 10-5
Hidden Creek – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square); 925-989-1163 Sat-Sun, 1-6 Fri 4-7
Pacific Star – 33000 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg; 707 964-1155 Open daily 11-5
John Christopher – 25 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 103, Livermore; 925-456-WINE Fri-Sun 1-6
Parducci Wine Cellars – 501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah; 707 463-5357 Open daily 10-5
La Rochelle – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6442 Open daily 12-4:30
Phillips Hill Estates – 8627 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2209 Open daily 11-5
Les Chenes – 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore; 925 373-1662 Weekends 12-4:30
« ROEDERER ESTATE – 4501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2288 Open daily 11-5
Children OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours Little Valley Winery– 5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 862-9006 Fri-Sun 12-5
Rosa D’Oro Vineyards – 3915 Main Street, Kelseyville; 707 279-0483 Sun-Tues 11-5, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30 Livermore Valley Cellars – 1508 Westmore Rd, Livermore; 925 447-1751 Sat-Sun 12-5
« SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS – 8501 Hwy 128, Philo; 707 895-2957 Open daily 11-5 Longevity Wines – 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore; 888 325-WINE Sat-Sun 12-5
Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK McGrail Vineyards – 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 373-6214 Fri-Sun 12-4:30 & by appointment
Shannon Ridge – 12599 E. Hwy 20, Clear Lake Oaks; 707 998-9656 Fri-Mon 12-5 Mitchell Katz Winery – 1188 Vineyard Ave; Pleasanton; 925 931-0744 Thu-Sun 12-5
Standish Wine Co. – 5101 Hwy 128, Philo707 895-9213 Wed-Mon 10-6 Murietta’s Well – 3005 Mines Rd; Livermore; 925 456-2390 Wed-Sun 11-4:30
Steele Wines – 4350 Thomas Dr; Kelseyville; 707 279-9475 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 8-5 Red Skye – 21 So. Livermore Ave, Ste 101, Livermore (at Blacksmith Square) 925-989-1163 Fri 3-6, Sat 1-6 Sun 1-5
Toulouse Vineyards – 8001 Hwy 128, 707 895-2828; Philo Open daily 11-5 Retzlaff Vineyards – 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore; 925 447-8941 Tue-Fri 12-2, Sat-Sun 12-4:30
Tulip Hill Winery – 4900 Bartlett Springs Rd, Kelseyville; 707 274-9373 Open daily 10-6 Rios Lovell Estate Winery – 6500 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 443-0434 Wed-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 11-5
Rodrigue Molyneaux – 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore; 925 447-4280 Sat-Sun 12:30-5 Vino Piazza – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 800-939-2566 Open daily 12-5
Ruby Hill Winery – 400 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton; 925 931-WINE Wed-Sun 11:30-5:30 vMv Vineyards – 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Open by appointment only
Steven Kent – 5443 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 243-6440 Open daily 12-4:30 Watts – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 794-2871 Sat-Sun 12-5
Stony Ridge Winery – 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 449-0458 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 Woodbridge Uncorked– 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, 209 365-7575 Wed-Sun, Call for hours
Tamas Estate – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2380 Open daily 12-4:30 Woodbridge – 5950 Woodbridge Road, Acampo; 209 365-2839 Open daily 10:30-4:30
Tenuta Vineyards – 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore; 925 960-1006 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Gift Items, Art Exhibit, Picnic Area, Call ahead for Tours at 9:30, 1:30 or by Appt
Tesla Vintners – 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 606-WINE Tue-Sun 11-5
SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Thomas Coyne Winery – 51 E. Vallecitos Rd (Hwy 84), Livermore; 925 373-6541 Sat-Sun 12-5
Wente Vineyards Visitors Center – 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2405 Open daily 11-6:30 AMADOR COUNTY
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery – 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore; 925 456-2300 Open daily 11-4:30 Amador Cellars – 6150 Shenandoah Rd, Amador City; 209 245-6150 Fri-Sun 11-5
Westover Vineyards – 34329 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley; 925 537-3932 Sat-Sun 12-5 Amador County Wine Cellar– 14207 Hwy 49, Amador City; 209 267-0104 Fri-Sun 11-6 or by appointment
White Crane Winery – 5405 Greenville Rd, Livermore; 925 455-8085 Sat-Sun 12-4:30 Amador Foothill Winery – 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, 209 245-6307 Fri-Sun 12-5
Avio – 14520 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1515 Fri-Sun 12-5
LODI/WOODBRIDGE Bella Piazza – 19900 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4600 Open daily 10-5
Abundance Vnyds/Mencarini Family Winery –1150 W. Turner Rd, Lodi; 209 334-0274 Open daily 11-6 Bray Vineyards – 10590 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6023 Fri-Mon 10-5
Berghold – 17343 N. Cherry Rd, Lodi; 209 333-9291 Thu-Sun 11-5 C.G. Di Arie – 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4700 Thurs-Mon 10-4:30
Boitano Family – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3270 Sat-Sun 12-5 Charles Spinetta Winery – 12557 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3384 Tues-Sun 9-4:30
Borra Wines – 1301 E. Armstrong Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2446 Open daily 12-5 Clos Du Lac Cellars – Hwy 88/Jackson Vlly Rd, Ione; 209 274-2238 Wed-Sun 10-4
Campus Oaks/Gnekow Family Winery– 17347 E. Gawne Rd, Collegeville; 209 463-0697 Open daily 11-5 Convergence Vnyds – 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth; 209 245-3600 Fri-Sun 10-5
Cantiga Wineworks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3782 Sat-Sun 11-5 Cooper Vineyards – 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6181 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Century Oak – 22211 Lower Sacramento, Acampo; 209 334-3482 Open daily 11-5 Deaver Vineyards – 12455 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4099 Open daily 10:30-5
Chocoholics Divine Desserts 18819 E. Hwy 88, Clements; 209 759-3320 Mo-Sa 9:30-7:30, Sun 10-7:30 Dillian Wines – 12138 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3444 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Crystal Valley Cellars – 16750 E. Hwy 88, Lodi; 209 759-3888 Open daily 10-5 Dobra Zemlja Winery – 12505 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3283 Open daily 10-5
Delicato Vineyards – 12001 S. Highway 99, Manteca; 209 824-3600 Open daily 9-5:30 Domaine de la Terra Rouge/Easton Wines– 10801 Dickson Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3117 Fri-Mon 11-4
Grand Amis – 115 North School St, Lodi; 209 369-6805 Fri-Sun 1-5 Drytown Cellars – 16030 Hwy 49, Drytown; 866-379-8696 Fri-Sun 11-5
Harney Lane Winery – 9010 E. Harney Lane, Lodi; 209 365-1900 Sat-Sun 12-5 Il Gioiello – 22355 Lawrence Rd, Fiddletown; 209 245-3395 3rd Sat of the Month 11-5:30
Harmony Wynelands – 9291 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 209 369-4184 Mon-Sun 11-5:30, Sun 12:30-5 Karly – 11076 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3922 Open daily 12-4
Jessie’s Grove Winery – 1973 W. Turner Road, Lodi, 209 368-0880 Thu-Sun 11-5 Karmére – 11975 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-5000 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment
Jewel Collection – 3750 E. Woodbridge Rd; 209 340-8521 Open daily 11-6 Nine Gables – 10778 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3949 Open daily 11-5
Leonardo Family – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 369-9616 Sat-Sun 12-6 Nua Dair Vineyards – 13825 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 245-5567 Sat-Sun 10:30-5:30
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center – 21831 N, Lodi. Highway 99; Lodi; 209 369-9463 Open daily 10-5 Renwood – 12225 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6979 Open daily 10:30-4:30
The Lucas Winery – 18196 N. Davis Rd, Lodi; 209 368-2006 Fri-Sun 12-5 Serenidad – 21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth; 209 245-5304 x19 Sat-Sun, Holidays 11-5 or by appointment
M2 Winery – 1376 East Turner Rd, D, Lodi; 888-757-WINE Fri-Sun 11-4 Shenandoah Vineyards – 12300 Steiner Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-4455 Open daily 10-5
McConnell Estates – 10686 W. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove; 916 685-5368 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sobon Estate – 14430 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6554 Open daily 9:30-5
Macchia – 7099 E. Peltier Road, Acampo; 209 333-2600 Thu-Mon 11-5 Stonehouse Winery – 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6888 Fri-Sun 10-5
Michael-David Vineyards – 4580 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 368-7384 Open daily 10-5 Stoneridge Winery – 13862 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 223-1761 Open by appointment only
Miramont Estate – 24837 E. Milton Rd, Linden; 209 887-3860 Open by appointment only Story Winery – 10525 Bell Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6208 Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Mokelumne Oaks – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 339-3754 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Sutter Creek Wine Tasting – 85 Main St, Sutter Creek; 209 267-5838 Open daily 11-6
Oak Ridge Winery – 6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 369-4758 Open daily 10-5 Sutter Ridge – 14110 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek; 209 267-1316 Fri-Sun 11-4:30
Olde Lockeford – 12470 Locke Rd; Lockeford; 209 727-9770 Open daily 11-5 Tanis Vineyards – 13120 Willow Creek Rd, Ione; 209 274-4807 Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Omega Cellars– 13731 N. Highway 88, Lodi; 209 367-1910 Open by appointment Mon-Sun 12-5 TKC Vineyards – 11001 Valley Dr, Plymouth; 209 245-6428 Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4 or by appointment
Pasos Vineyards – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 209 727-3153 Sat-Sun 11-5 Terra D’Oro – 20680 Shenandoah Schl Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6942 Open daily 10-4:30
Peirano Estate – 21831 N. Highway 99, Acampo; 209 369-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5 Gift Items, Picnic Area, Children & Pets OK; Call ahead for Winery Tours
Ripken Vineyards – 2472 W. Sargent Rd, Lodi; 209 367-WINE Sat-Sun 11-4 Toscano Winery & Bistro – 10600 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3800 Open daily 10-5
Spenker Winery – 17303 De Vries Rd, Lodi; 209 367-0467 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 or by appt only Young’s Vineyard – 10120 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-3005 Open daily 10:30-5
St. Amant Winery – 1 Winemaster Way, Lodi; 209 367-0646 Open daily 1-4 Vino Noceto – 11011 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6556 Mon-Fri 11-4, Sat-Sun 11-5
Stama – 12470 Locke Rd, Lockeford; 408 464-6923 Sat-Sun 11-5 Wilderotter Vineyard – 19890 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth; 209 245-6016 Fri-Sun 10:30-5
VanRuiten – 340 W. Highway 12, Lodi; 209 334-5722 Open daily 11-5 CALAVERAS COUNTY
Vino Con Brio – 7889 E. Harney Ln, Lodi; 888-410-VINO Open daily 12-5 Beaux Chevaux – 466B Main St, Murphys; 209-728-1000 Fri-Sun 11-5
Black Sheep Winery – 634 French Gulch, Murphys; 209 728-2157 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Holly’s Hill Winery – 3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville; 530 344-0227 Open daily 10-5
Bodega de Sur Winery– 457C Algiers St, Murphys; 209 728-9030 Sun-Thu 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6 (summer only) Madrona Vineyards – High Hill Road, Camino; 530 644-5948 Open daily 11-5
Brice Station – 3353 E. Hwy 4, Murphys; 209 728-9893 Fri-Sun 12-6 or by appointment Mining Camp Winery – 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Broll Mountain – 106 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9750 Sat-Sun 12-5 Miraflores Winery – 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville; 530 647-8505 Open daily 10-5
Chatom Vineyards – 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat; 209 736-6500 Open daily 11-5 Mount Aukum Winery – 6781 Tower Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-1675 Wed-Sun 11-5
Domaine Becquet – 2173 Highway 12 East, Valley Springs; 209 772-1303 Wed-Sun 11-5 Narrow Gate Vyds – 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 530 644-6201 Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Domaine Becquet – 415 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8487 Wed-Sun 11-6 Oakstone Winery – 6440 Slug Gulch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5303 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Frog’s Tooth Vineyards – 380 Main St. Ste 5, Murphys; 209 728-2700 Thur-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Perry Creek Vnyds – 7400 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5175 Open daily 11-5
French Hill Winery – 8032 So. Main St, Mokelumne Hill; 209 286-1800 Tue-Sun 11-5 Primus Vineyards – 2875 Larsen Dr, Camino; 530 647-9463 Open daily 11-5
Hatcher Winery – 419 Main St, Murphys; 209 605-7111 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sierra Oaks Estates – 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7079 Open daily 11-5
Indian Rock – 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-8514 Fri-Sun 12-5:30 Sierra Vista Winery – 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville; 530 622-7221 Open daily 10-5
Irish Vineyards – 2849 Hwy 4, Vallecito; 209 736-1299 Sat-Sun 10-5 Single Leaf Vineyards – 7480 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3545 Wed-Sun 11-5
Ironstone Vineyards – 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys; 209 728-1251 Open daily 10-5 Sogno Winery – 3046 Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 672-6968 Wed-Sun 11-5
Laraine/Gerber – 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-4766 Fri-Sun 11-5 Stone’s Throw – 3541 North Canyon Rd, Camino; 530 622-5100 Thur-Sun 11-5
Lavender Ridge – 431 B Main St, Murphys; 209 728-2441 Fri-Sun 11-5 Thompson’s Mining Camp Winery– 4801 Rock Barn Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-6510 Thur-Sun 10-5
Milliaire Winery – 276 Main Street, Murphys; 209 728-1658 Open daily 11-5 Toogood Estate Wine Caves– 7280 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-1910 Open daily 11-5:30
Muir’s Legacy – 36 S. Washington St, Sonora; 209 532-WINE Open daily 11-5 Van Der Vijver Estate – 7451 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9424 Wed-Sun 11-5
Newsome-Harlow – 403 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-9817 Fri-Sun 11-6 Venezio Vineyard – 5821 Hwy 49, Coloma; 530 885-9463 Wed-Sun 11-5
Solomon Wine Co. – 397 Main St, Murphys; 209 728-8290 Open daily 12-5 Windwalker Vnyds – 7360 Perry Creek, Fair Play; 530 620-4054 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Stevenot Winery – 2690 San Domingo Rd, Murphys; 209 728-3436 Open daily 11-5 Winery by the Creek – 8085 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2402 Thu-Sun 11-5
Stevenot Winery – Main & Sheep Ranch Rd, Murphys; 209 728-0148 Wed-Mon 11-6 Wofford Acres – 1900 Hidden Valley Rd, Camino; 530 626-6858 Wed-Sun 11-5
Twisted Oak – 4280 Red Hill Rd, Vallecito; 209 736-9080 Open daily 10:30-5:30 MERCED COUNTY
Red Rock Winery – 7326 E. Hwy 140, Merced; 209 722-7625 Open daily 10-5
Twisted Oak – 350 Main Street, Murphys; 209 736-9080 Thu-Sun 10:30-5:30
NEVADA COUNTY
Vina Moda – 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys; 209 728-9911 Fri-Sun 12-5
Avanguardia – 13028 Jones Bar Rd, Nevada City; 530 274-9482 Sat-Sun 12-5
Zucca Mountain – 425E Main St, Murphys; 209 736-2949 Open daily 12-5
Burch Hall – 108 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 477-5500 Open daily 12-5
EL DORADO COUNTY
Coufos Cellars – 10065 Rough & Ready Rd, Rough & Ready; 530 274-2923 Sat-Sun 12-5
Auriga Wine Cellars – 3500 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-8078 Fri-Sun 11-5
Double Oak – 14510 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City; 530 292-3235 Sat 11-5 Feb-Dec or by appointment
Boeger Winery– 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville; 530 622-8094 Open daily 10-5, Summer: Fridays ’til 8
Indian Springs – 303 Broad St, Nevada City; 530 478-1068 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Thur 11:30-5
Busby Cellars – 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset; 530 344-9119 Fri-Sun 11-5:30
Lucchesi Vineyards – 167 Mill St, Grass Valley; 530 274-2164 Open daily 11-Dusk
Cantiga Wineworks & Deli – 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset; 530 621-3352 Fri-Sun 11-5
Naggiar Vineyards – 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley; 530 268-9059 Open by appointment only
Cedarville Vnyd – 6320 Marestail Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-9463 Open by appointment only
Montoliva Vineyard – 15629 Mount Olive Rd, Chicago Park; 530 346-6577 Sat-Sun 12-4
Charles B. Mitchell – 8221 Stoney Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3467 Open daily 11-5
Nevada CityWinery –321 Spring Street, Nevada City; 530 265-9463 Mon-Sat 12-6, Su 12-5
Chateau Rodin – 4771 Green Hill Rd, Placerville; 530 622-6839 Wed-Sun 11-5 or by appointment
Pilot Peak Winery – 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; 530 432-3321 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chateau Routon – 2800 Omo Ranch Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-5818 Wed-Sun 11-4
Sierra Knolls – 19635 Kingswood Ct, Grass Valley; 530 268-9225 Sat-Sun 12-5
Chevalier Winery – 5720 French Creek Rd, Shingle Springs; 530 677-1676 Sat 12-5
Tasting Room – 2530 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville; 888 802-9321 Monday Holidays & Sat-Sun 12-5 Sierra Starr – 209 W. Main Street, Grass Valley; 530 477-8282 Open daily Noon-5pm (closed Tues.)
Colibri Ridge – 6100 Gray Rock Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-7255 Fri-Sun 11-5 Smith Vineyard – 13577 Dog Bar Rd, Grass Valley; 530 273-7032 Open by appointment only
Crystal Basin Winery – 3550 Carson Rd, Camino; 530 647-1767 Open daily 11-5 Solune Winegrowers– 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley; 530 271-0990 Sat-Sun 12-5
Coulson Winery – 3600 Carson Rd; Camino; 877 253-9672 Open daily 11-5 Truckee River – 10061 South River St, Truckee; 530 587-4626 Open by appointment only
David Girard Vineyards – 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville; 530 295-1833 Open daily 11-5 PLACER COUNTY
dkcellars – 7380 Vineyard View Dr, Fair Play; 530 620-1132 Fri-Sun 11-5 Fawnridge– 5560 Fawnridge Rd, Auburn, 530 887-9522 Open by appointment only
Fenton Herriott – 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville; 530 642-2021 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Green Family – 3420 Pine Ridge Ln, Auburn; 530 888-8866 Open by appointment only
Mt. Vernon – 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd, Auburn; 530 823-1111 Thu-Sun 11-5
Fitzpatrick Winery – 7740 Fair Play Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-3248 Wed-Mon 11-5
Ophir Wines – 8030 Woodman, Newcastle; 530 823-8030 Open by appointment only
Fleur de Lys – 7696 Perry Creek Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-2246 Fri-Sun 11-5
Pescatore – 7055 Ridge Rd, Newcastle; 916 663-1422 Open by appointment only
Granite Springs Winery – 5050 Granite Springs Rd, Fair Play; 530 620-6395 Open daily 11-5
Rancho Roble – 340 Fleming Rd, Lincoln; 916 645-2075 Thu-Sat 1-4
Goldhill Vineyard – 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville; 530 626-6522 Thur-Sun 10-5 or by appointment
Jodar Vineyards – 3405 Carson Court, Camino; 530 644-3474 Open daily 11-5
Latcham Vineyards – 2860 Omo Ranch Rd, Mt. Aukum; 530 620-6642 Open daily 11-5
For corrections, deletions or additions, send
Lava Cap – 2221 Fruitridge, Placerville; 530 621-0175 Open daily 11-5 an email to info@winecountrythisweek.com

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