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M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 I S S U E 1 1 V O L U M E 3 1
ON THE COVERRombauer Vineyards Photo by John A. Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Northern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYSOvernight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-45
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59
Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
TREASURE ISLAND TO LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63
Treasure Island Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES . . 64-67
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-78
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I recently opened a bottle of red wine, vintage 1985. It poured outof the bottle with the color of an old brown-brick building, and myimmediate comment was, Perfect! You cant always judge a wine by
its color, but often a visual inspection provides clues to its age andsometimes quality.
Young red wines show a deep purple more than red. After aging a
few years, the color becomes more ruby-like. With an age of 10 to 20years, or more, the color is lighter and takes on a tinge of brown at
least around its edge, if not throughout.
As red wines turn a little lighter with age, white wines take theopposite path. Young white wines start very pale, maybe even with a
greenish hue. As the wine matures, the color of straw yellow is normal.As white wines age to near 10 years and older, the color deepens to an
attractive golden yellow.
Exceptions apply to sweet white wines like Sauternes, which arealmost never pale and will become deep amber-yellow with age, and
also with light red wines like Beaujolais, which rarely become deep in
color, at any age.Wines made from different grape varieties possess different shades.
For example, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Riesling are paler
than Chardonnay, which tends to be more yellow-gold. For reds, PiNoir, Sangiovese and Beaujolais are more translucent than CaberMerlot or Syrah.
Judging a wines clarity involves holding the glass up againwhite background. A white wine should be clear and bright whi
red wine will be densely pigmented with color, depending on
grape variety. It may even have a little sediment, depending on its aand still be pleasing and safe to drink.
The key is to look out for cloudiness in the wine. A bottle of v
old red wine, say, more than 20 years old, may become a little clouwhen moved because the sediment is agitated. This is norm
My1985 bottle was decanted to separate the wine from its sedimenBut a permanent, dull, cloudiness in wine is a bad sign. Fo
nately, the quality of wine these days is so good that this is hig
unlikely.
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The Skinny The Wine Garage is all about the juice. Its also about having funlike a kid in a candy store. The Wine Garage is, literally, a former gas station.
Todd, the wine buyer, travels far and wide to find top-shelf, affordably priced
wines. Inside, youll find more than 200 different labels neatly arranged in ca
on the floor and an engaging staff who are friendly, attentive and most impor
tantly, they know their wines.
Buzz Despite its funky space, the Wine Garage is a wine lovers best friend.Reminiscent of visiting your favorite record store (yes, kids, once upon a tim
thats where you had to buy your music), the fun is going through all the cas
and finding something youve never heard of. All the wines have been test
driven by the staff, so, whatever you select, you wont be disappointed.
Value Ultimately, the Wine Garage is about value. Its no secret that in NapaValley, its difficult to score a highly rated red for less than $65, but the Wine
Garage manages to do it all the time. The staff takes great pride hunting dow
unusual and lesser-known, limited-production wines and passing their haggl
finesse on to us.
Ten-second summary With the exception of Wine Garage labeled-awardwinning Cabernets, nothing in this hip hideaway is more than $25! The Wi
Garage is stocked with premium, small-lot wines that you wont find at BevM
Trader Joes or your local wine store (plus, they do a better job storing their
wines at the correct temperature).
Best bets In addition to all the labels the Wine Garage represents, they alsoproduce their own lip-smacking blends. My in-house favorites are: 2009 Joy
Ride (white blend), 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet, 2007 Napa Valley PetiteSyrah, 2008 Napa Valley Chihuahua Cabernet and 2006 Napa Valley Hside Cabernet.
Under-the-radar Go old-school with half-gallon jugs filled while you wait
using their specifically designed service station nozzles. Not only are the windelicious (and affordable), the jug is crazy fun conversation at the table. Its a
a cool gift.
Secrets For the next few weeks, receive an additional ten percent off thealready low prices when you purchase six bottles. Twenty percent on a case.
Better yet, the Wine Garage has the BEST wine club in the valley and they
ship just about everywhere.
Insider If youre a serious wino, get on the inside track for ultra exclusivedeals by hooking up with the Wine Garage on Twitter and Facebook (wine c
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ONGOING
Napa Valley Wine Train
napa, www.wa.m, 800-427-4124
ONGOING
Taste at Oxbow Wine and Chocolate Pairing
napa, tas 5 as w 5 ws, $20, 12-7pm Suday u tusday
12-9 pm fday ad Sauday. rsvas mmdd. 707-265-9600.
ONGOINGLive Music Fridays at Taste at Oxbow
napa, m vas, 707-265-9600, www.asaxbw.m
ONGOING
Seminars & Tastings at Merryvale Vineyards
S. ha, 10am-6:30pm, www.myva.m, 707-963-7777
Myva as, $15
rsv as, $35
W Ssy Sma, $45, fdays 12pm by app
W & cs exp, $45, by app
Smm gad rsv tas, $65, by app
ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS
Barrel Tasting & Tours at Reata
Ba as: 11am, 2pm & by appm, tus by appm
napa, www.aaws.m, 707-254-8673x119
ONGOINGJefferson House Reserve Room Tasting at
Monticello Vineyards
napa, rsv W Sma, cy famy napa Vay $25
rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.cyfamynapaVay.m
ONGOINGV. Sattui Winery
S. ha, 9am-6pm, app. ssay, www.vsau.m, 707-963-7774 cass as, day, $5
Pmum as, day, $10 fd & w pa, M-tu, $18
Asa a & w pa, Sa-Su, $25
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Wkd BBQ, wd-d pzza, yss, mzzaa ba
2 as -sadd p uds
ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSFood & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery
napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/mmbs
www.udws.m, 707-257-5300
ONGOING
Rombauer Vineyards
S. ha, www.mbau.m, 707 963-5170
fday-Suday: op by adva appm y
Mday-tusday 10am-5pm
tas $10
W & cs Pa day by appm y, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25
ONGOING
Tours & Tastings at Andretti Winery
napa, www.adwy.m, 877-386-5070x227
idvdua tass, $15
Pva Wy tu & tas, $20/ps by appm Vyad tus, $20/ps by appm
ONGOINGTours & Tasting at ZD Winesrud, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdws.m tada tas, $10, day 10am-4pm Pm tas, $15, day 10am-4pm Pva gup tas, $20, by app ca tu & tas, $25, 1pm wkds & days, M-f by app Vyad Vw tas, $40, Sa-Su 11am, M-f by app Abaus tas, $600 4-6 pp, by app W ta, $180
ONGOINGTours and Tastings at William Hill Estate Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, by app., www.wamsa.m, 707-265-3024 tas napa Vay, $12 tas Svad B, $20 esa exusvs, $25 i Wam h esa tu ad tas, $25 t Wam h esa exp tu ad tas, $40
ONGOINGVineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond VineyardsS. ha, 11am (by app), $15, gup us avaab (by app)www.aymdvyads.m, 800-525-2659x620
ONGOINGTasting at Grgich Hills Estaterud, 9:30am-4:30pm, tus a 11am & 2pm, $10W bay as/$30, Ba as ms fdays 2-4pm
www..m, 707-963-2784
ONGOINGTastings & Tours at Artesa Winerynapa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.asawy.m V Qus, W & cs exp, $40 Day gudd tus Vs & Ws, A Vyad tu, $40
ONGOINGTours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, www.baksawy.m, 707-253-1400 rua as, $10 rsv as, $35, Sa-Su
Asa s adda $7.50/ps
ONGOINGEducational Tours & Wine Tasting
at Castello di Amorosa
casa, www.asdamsa.m, rSVP, 707-967-6272 rua u & as, $25-$40 rsv u & as, $35-$50 t as y, $ 10 -$ 25 Y u a du u s, $ 15 -$ 20 napa Vay nb Pam Pva ViP us
ONGOINGTastings at St. Supry
rud, www.ssupy.m, 800-231-6116 Vyad gass, Saudays, 2pm, $50 S Supy hsa tas, Sudays, 2pm, $50 ca tu, fdays, 2pm, $50 Dad lbay tas, day, $25 u lbay tas, day, $25
ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Clos du Valnapa, day 10am-5pm, www.sduva.m, 800-993-9463 cass ass, $10: wavd w puas a b w.
rsv ass, $20: wavd w puas a b w. tus by appm w 24 u adva
ONGOINGWine Tasting Experiences at Benessere VineyardsS. ha, www.bssvyads.m, by app 707-963-5853x105 Psazd W fs, day, $10 Vyads Wak tu & tas, M-W, 10:30am, $15 fud Pa exp, Su, 10:30am, $15 Ba tas, rSVP, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $20 Ba tas & cu ras, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25 Ba tas & Va, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25 gup tas, Sa-Su, 1:30pm, $15
ONGOINGJoseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & SeminarsA ppuy papa a wd a x smas. 1 11am day; 2:30pm, Mday-fday & 2pm, Sauday & Suday. $40, xisa Bd/$60, /w ub mmbs. ta ass day, $ 2rSVP, 707-967-3720, das www.jpvws.m isa Bd W Ama ca S Vyad cabs fs & Pps Ba sma
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSCooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun TheatreS. ha, cuay isu Ama a gys, 1:30-2:30pm, $20W a samp p ad gys wws@uay.du, www.a.du, 707-967-2320
ONGOINGVisitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Wineryf das, www.bmdav.m, 888-rMonDAVi x2
t S a u t u & ta s t W t as B as s t exus v ca tas t as Byd Bas t havs Jy tu & lu
ONGOINGVIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory TourBuassa Vyads, napa, M-f by appm, $15 md-wk spaM s s, www.buassavyads.m, 800-499-2366
ONGOINGTastings at Silverado Vineyardsnapa, www.svadvyads.m, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 Saddbk Vyad tas, $75 lbay tas, $75 Day tas rm fs, esa/$10, Pm/$20 Pub tus & tas, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Pva tu ad tas, 15-25 uss, $20/u, $25/u & as
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Bacchus That Rascalcs Pas, casa, , 2pm, Mu-mda psa hsy Wwww.spas.m, 707-942-4981
ONGOING SATURDAYSNapa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
2 u u w as & d w napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
SECOND SUNDAYSSecond Sunday Supper ClubAViA napa, napa, 5:30-7pm, $110www.avas.m, 707-224-3900
ONGOINGdi Rosanapa, www.dsapsv., 707-226-5991 o u Ju 10: hu lu, nw Wk Ap 4: As tak, hu lu
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Friday Night Pulse TastingsAcMe f Ws, S.ha, 5-7pm, www.amws.m, 888-963
NAPA VALLEY
UPCOMING Daily: Vally firs tour
Daily: gri hills esa Winry tour
fri-Sun: Domain candon Winry tour
Sa: Vallys only evnin Winry tour
Mon-tu: Ambassador Winry tour
Mar 10: ghos Whisperer Dier
Mar 17: Murder Mysery
Mar 31: Bi gay trai
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ONGOINGNapa Valley Opera House1030 Ma S, napa, www.v., 707-226-7372 Ma 10: Pay ca Ma 14-15: A Wdad Ma 17: cap Sps Ma 18: Sas Ma 23: cs B Ma 24: Dab Ba, Da Ms Ma 27: tusday n fks, Ky la
Ma 29: Bad Masas Ap 1: Sa Masa
ONGOINGWine Tasting at Back Room Winesnapa, 5-9pm, www.bakmws.m, 707-226-1378 Ma 8: tas Uusua Vaas Ma 9: r Vay rds W tas Ma 15: caauu du Pap Ma 16: Md cuy tas Ma 22: is $50 $150?! Ma 23: l Vay W tas Ma 29: P n fa cub napa Vay Ma 30: Bak rm Bw ou XlVi Ap 5: tas gad cu Buudy Ap 6: Bak rms Bubb Ba
ONGOINGLive at Uptown Theatrenapa, www.upwaapa.m, 707-259-0123
Ma 8: raad ea
Ma 9: By gad
Ma 17: Masa tuk Bad
Ma 18: l fa
Ma 29: A Da
Ma 31: Ks t
Ap 7: Jak g w rusd rONGOING FRIDAYS
Bubbles Bar at 1313 Mainnapa, 9pm-12am, www.1313ma.m, 707-258-1313
ONGOINGFriday Night Winemaker EventsJV W & Sps, napa, 5-7pm, $2, www.jvw.m, 707-253-2624
ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWinemaker Wednesdays at 1313 Mainnapa, 6-8pm, www.1313ma.m, 707-258-1313
Ma 7: cay cs
Ma 14: Paadm Wy
Ma 21: ha Wy
Ma 28: Jsp K
ONGOINGTasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valley
napa tw c, napa, k wbs ms & ps
www.apavas.m, 707-253-9450
ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 30Abstract Visions,
A Brett Weston Retrospective at Turnbu
tubu W cas, oakv, A mpsv xb ba
100 bday. www.tubuWs.m, 707-963-5839x15
MARCH 9-11Acacia Maddness Barrel Tasting Weekend
napa, 11am-3pm, 707-226-9991x2
www.aaavyad.m
MARCH 10
Merryvale March Barrel Tasting & Pick Up
Party
S. ha, 1-4pm, $25
www.myva.m, 877-887-7763
MARCH 10Opening Reception: Ancient Myths &
Vineyard Light Photography Exhibit
Mumm napa, rud, 6:30-8:30pm, www.mummapa.m, 707-967
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MARCH 10Family Fun Day: Mask Makingnapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 2pm,
www.napaVayMusum., 707-944-0500
MARCH 10Mozarts Muses in Arias & Duetsnapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 7:30pm
www.napaVayMusum., 707-944-0500
MARCH 10Yountville Elementary Schools 19thAnnual Red & White FundraiserSvad Vyads, Yuv, 6-10pm, @yspa.m
MARCH 10Cooking Classes: Napa Valley Cuisine
J c J Adams ad Sypk Ws
cda gabs i, napa, 4-8pm, $160
www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969
MARCH 10-11Ehlers Estate Wine Club Release Weekend
S. ha, 1-4pm, www.ssa.m, 707-963-5972
MARCH 10-11Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival
Dww casa & papa ws.
$40, www.casaVss.m, 707-942-6333MARCH 10 OCTOBER 14
Ancient Myths & Vineyard Light
Photography Exhibit at Mumm Napa
rud, 10am-5pm, www.mummapa.m, 707-967-7700
MARCH 11Pinot Noir Blending Session
at Domaine Carneros
caau Sy W cub ev, napa, 1-3pm
www.dmaas.m, 800-716-2788
MARCH 15Acacia Winemakers Dinner
fam, cas i, napa
www.aaavyad.m, 707-226-9991x2
MARCH 17
St. Patricks Day Dinnerfum Bs & Ba, napa, 707-257-1999
www.umbs.m, ssy@umbs.m
MARCH 17St. Patricks Day Celebration
at Sequoia Grove
ejy d b sds & w!
napa, www.squav.m, 800-851-7841
MARCH 17Beaulieu Vineyard Clone Release Party
rud, 1-4pm, $50, mmbs/
www.bvws.m, 800-373-2896
MARCH 17Hog Island OystersSvad Vyads, napa, 12-4pm
www.svadvyads.m, 707-259-6617
MARCH 22Hess Collection Winemaker Dinner
fum Bs & Ba, napa, 6pm, $45, rSVP, 707-257-1999
www.umbs.m, ssy@umbs.m
MARCH 22Film Screening: Mozarts Sisternapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 7pm, $10
www.napaVayMusum., 707-944-0500
MARCH 24Spectacular Beringer
Cellar Sale Experience
S. ha, www.b.m, 866-708-9463
MARCH 24Cooking Classes: Napa Fresh and FabulousJ c Saa S ad ts Sabs Wycda gabs i, napa, 4-8pm, $160www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969
MARCH 2419th Annual Taste of Yountville
Dww Yuv, 12-5pmwww.vmakpa.m, 707-944-0904
MARCH 25Pizza & Pinot at Acacianapa, www.aaavyad.m, 707-226-9991x2
MARCH 31Annual Carneros5K or 10K Run/Walk at Artesa
napa, www.asawy.m, 877-224-8309
MARCH 31The Big (Bigger) Gay Trainou Vyadnapa Vay W ta, napa, 6pmwww.uvyad.m, 800-427-4124
APRIL 1-30Napa Valley Arts in April
Vaus vs & as napa Vay!www.ldaynapaVay.m
APRIL 12The Mozart Supremacynapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 7pmwww.napaVayMusum., 707-944-0500
APRIL 13-15Spring Release WeekendPju, rud, www.pju.m, 707-963-3600
APRIL 14Local Oysters & Bale Lane Sauvignon BlancRelease Celebration at St. ClementS. ha, www.sm.m, 707-265-5000
APRIL 14Budbreak Lunch in the Vineyardsat Beaulieu Vineyards
rud, 11am-2pm, cub Mmb ev, $45www.bvws.m, 800-373-5896
APRIL 14Free Family Fun Day: Recycled Garden Artnapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 2pmwww.napaVayMusum., 707-944-0500
APRIL 15OysterFestDma cad, Yuv, 12-5pmwww.ad.m, 707-944-2280, $50
ONGOINGLive Music at Centre du Vinlds h, Smawww.ds.m, 707-996-9779
ONGOINGPrivate Tastings at Viansa
www.vasa.m, 800-995-7470 iaa W & cs Pa,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm,
$10/mmbs, $25 rsv W & fd Pa, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm
/mmbs, $45
ONGOINGReserve Wine & Food PairingPrivate Tasting at Viansa
Sma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appmwww.vasa.m, 800-995-7470, /mmbs, $45
ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces
Thematic Wine Programh a a w maks. Pus, a tusday, 6:30-8pm by w-ds. t ld a Sma, rSVP, www.dasma.m, 707-931-2042
ONGOINGVineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
at B.R. Cohn Winery
g e, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/mmbswww.b.m, 707-931-7924x123
ONGOINGExclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting
at B.R. Cohn Winery
g e, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/mmbswww.b.m, 707-931-7924x123
ONGOINGPrivate Wine Tastings
at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Pk Bu v ws, 6-8 pp, $20-$40ppby appm, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700 Sms ts yu Sm Mmy W W lvs ws pad w Asa ss K rds ws pad w dd us ad as Mamak w ad d pa PVa tas ws pad w Asa cau pa cab t tas mpas ws m d vas
ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSTaste with the Count at Buena Vista
A 45-mu u ad w as, 11am & 12:30pm, $20A 90-mu tas w cu w rsv Bua Vsa ws cus la by cu. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266
ONGOINGWine and Food Pairingat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mamak, a a ad s ma ws w p d. 6-8 pp, $35pp, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
ONGOINGFree Guided Winery Tour
at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mday-Sauday, 10am, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
ONGOINGGroup Private Tastings
at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu iuds 5 ws, 9-25 pp udud a, byappm. $20 p ps, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
ONGOINGTerroir & History Tour at Chateau St. JeaKwd, A vs caau S. Ja s a yu sss.cmpmay, 11am-2pm, www.aausja.m, 707-833-4134
ONGOINGFood and Wine Pairing at
the Mayo Reserve Room9200 Sma hwy, Kwd, Day, 10:30am-6pm, 7 us d/w a$35, rsvas mmdd, www.mayamywy.m, 707-833-
ONGOINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKwd, t ps mmum, 2 us, $50, by appmwww.aausja.m, 707-833-4134x5258 cq cpas Bd Sma, e ps mmum, 2 us, $75 cq cpas cmp tas, e ps mmum, 1.5 us, $2 Pva ViP W tas, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 u
Bx lu Pam w tu
ONGOINGTours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis WinSaa rsa, t ps mmum, ca m ma & sva888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.saswy.m cau, day 11am-4pm, $25/$20 ub mmbs W & fd Pa, $35/$28 ub mmbs
ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours at Gloria FerrerSma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, www.a.m, 707-996-7256
ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jacksonfu, Spa sv d & w as, 10am-4pm, $25www.kj.m, 707-571-7500
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ONGOING SUNDAYSDomaine Carneros Sparkling Brunchat the Fairmont Mission Inn & SpaSma, 9am-1pm, www.am.m.sma, 707-938-9000
ONGOING SUNDAYSSunday Brunch at the Centre du Vinlds h, Sma, 9am-1pmwww.ds.m, 707-996-9779
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winerycvda, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 as vs pawww.zwy.m, 707-894-3389
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH50 Mile AV Vintner's Diningg e, Ba as & od V P n & Syas m As Vyad.fds sud ay. 4-7PM, asws.m, rSVP, 707-935-3456
ONGOING THURSDAYSThirsty Thursdays at AnabaSma, ejy mpmay s & aks pa w yu was. 4-5:30pm, www.aabaws.m, 707-996-4188
ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAYUnique Food & Wine Pairings
at HKG Tasting Roomg e, 12-6pm, www.pkwy.m, 707-938-7622
ONGOINGMoondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines
g e, Pad w W cuy cas tu tass, $10
www.mdaas.m, 707-938-7550
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAYMichel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tourhadsbu, 10:30am, $25, www.msumb.m, 800-447-3060
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAYRobert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondolagysv, 11:30am, $10, bx u pvdd $20
www.yw.m, 707-431-4811
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYSCome Crush With Us at Icaria Creek WineryWmak J Sm ads a as bd & bad ws
www.aawy.m, rSVP, 707-486-9623
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYSanta Rosa Original Farmers MarketSaa rsa Vas Bud pak , 8:3 0am-, 707-522-8629
EVERY FRIDAY MORNINGSonoma Valley Farmers MarketDp Pak, Sma, 9am-, 707-538-7023
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYThe Art of Winemaking WorkshopP Vyads, Sma, 10:30am-12pm
www.pvyads.m, 707-935-8311
ONGOINGCooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School450 Ws Spa S, Sma, ck wbs sdu.www.amks.m, 707-933-0450
ONGOING
Wells Fargo Center for the ArtsSaa rsa, wsaas., 707-546-3600
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Ma 17-19: Saa rsa Sympy S Sx Ma 22: Z Ma 24: ly tm
ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernSbasp, www.pmk.m, 707-829-7300
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EVERY SECOND SATURDAYFood & Wine PairingsMnab rd tas rm, hpad, www.mabd.m, 707-744-1986
ONGOINGSkunk Trainf Ba, www.skuka.m, 866-457-5865 Ap 7-8: eas e expss
ONGOING FRIDAYSTuscan Village Music Art Seriest cas, lw lak, 6-9pm, www.as.m, 707-994-3354
MARCH 6Winemaker Dinner SeriesSawsp gay Bs, Ksyv, 6-9pmwww.sawspbs.m, 707-278-0129
MARCH 10Point Arena Crafts Show & BazaarP Aa, 9am-2pm, www.suasss., 707-785-3538
MARCH 10Irish FeastM famy Wy, Ksyv, 6-9pm, $40www.mamywy.m, 707-279-9279
MARCH 10-11
Little River Whale FestivalVaus as & vs l rvwww.mdwa.m, 707-937-5942
MARCH 17St. Patricks Day Sale & Wine TastingMa famy Wy, hpad, 10:30am-5pmwww.mwy.m, 707-744-1396
MARCH 17St. Patricks Day/Green DaySma cas, Uka, 12-5pmwww.sma.m, 707-462-6300
MARCH 17Windows to the Universetay obsvay, Ksyv, 8-11pm, $3www.aybsvay., 707-262-4121
MARCH 17-1830th Fort Bragg Whale FestivalVaus vs & a f Bawww.mdwa.m, 866-466-3636
MARCH 18Kelseyville Olive FestivalKsyv W cmpay, Ksyv, 11am-5pmwww.ksyvvsva.m, 707-279-0483
APRIL 14Earth Day Family Festival 2012BArrA Md, rdwd Vay, 11am-4pm, www.baamd.m, 707-485-0322
SAN FRANCISCO
ONGOINGThe Walt Disney Family Museumt Psd Sa fas, Sa fas, 415-345-6816, www.wadsy.
ONGOINGSeasons Swirlfu Sass h, Sa fas, 5:30-7:30pmwww.usass.m/saas, 415-633-3838
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 22Matter + Spirit, The Sculpture of Stephen De Staeblerd Yu Musum, Sa fas, www.ams.
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9Arthur Tress: San Francisco 1964d Yu Musum, Sa faswww.ams., 415-750-3531
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 17The Cult of Beauty: The V ictorian Avant-Gardel h, Sa faswww.ams., 415-750-3531
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 17Childrens Books from the Victorian Eral h, Sa faswww.ams., 415-750-3531
MARCH 13
Beaulieu Vineyard Wine Tasting & Dinnercamp Pa, Sa fas Jy Samb, Wmakwww.ajs.m/saas, 415-955-5574
MARCH 13-17Bouquets to Artd Yu Musum, Sa faswww.ams., 415-750-3531
MARCH 18Bodega Wine Estates Irish Stew Cook-off
tasu isad, Sa fas, 415-525-4154p://wa.vb.m
MARCH 22B.R. Cohn Wine Dinner
h nkk, Sa faswww.b.m, 415-394-1111
MARCH 24-25Rhne Rangers: San Francisco Grand Tastingfsva Pav, f Mas, Sa fas, 2-5pmwww.as., 800-467-0163
MARCH 24-25Treasure Island Flea Indoor/Outdoor Flea Pop-Upo Avu Pams, tasu isad, Sa fas, 10am-5pmwww.tasuisadfa.m, 415-898-0245
MARCH 24 AUGUST 9The Fashion Word of Jean Paul Gaultier: From theSidewalk to the Catwalkd Yu Musum, Sa faswww.ams., 415-750-3531
MARCH 25 APRIL 7Macys 66th Annual Flower Show Presents Brasil:Gardens in Paradise
Mays U Squa, Sa fas, , p du s usMARIN COUNTY
ONGOINGMarin Center in San Rafaelwww..ma.a.us, 415-499-6800 Ma 10: Jaa Ws, & fds Ma 10-11: Sp Aqu Sw Ma 10-11: Masqu U f. ta Mas t Wzad oz Ma 17: A ev w P famp, famp cms Av! 35 tu Ma 22: fam Day Ma 23-25: Ma Pmay & Mdd S ps rumpssk Ma 25: Ma Sympy famy c, g es ad ham & gud Mfuzz Ma 18: t c ts Ap 2, 5: Ma Spaks Ss, gd Bw
MARCH 10Schug Winery Winemaker Dinner
B camp ca w wmak Ma cxSa raa Js, Sa raa, $80/adv, $90www.smavayw.m, 415-485-3025
ALAMEDA COUNTY
WEDNESDAYS MARCH 7 APRIL 253rd Annual Berkeley Wine Festival
t cam h cub & Spa, Bky, 6:30pmwww.bkywsva.m Ma 7: hs Vyads, $125 Ma 14: Jsp Pps Vyads, $155 Ma 21: ts Sabs Wy, $130 Ma 28: rb Kam, $130 Ap 4: Sv oak, $165 Ap 11: opus o, $195
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
ONGOINGTastings at PrimaWau ck, www.pmv.m, 925-735-7780f: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/mmbsSa: 3-5pm, $20, $10/mmbs
MARCH 9-11Barrel Tasting Weekendhaa n Vyads, Bwd
www.vws.m, 925-240-2463APRIL 5
Wine Pairing Dinner: Award Winning Wineshaa n Vyads, Bwdwww.vws.m, 925-240-2463
LIVERMORE
ONGOINGBankhead Theatrelvm Vay Pm As c, lvmwww.vmpmas., 925-373-6800 Ma 10-11, 17-18: tsa Ma 15: tu fs Ama Ma 21: lzz W Ma 23: Jay Ua & My Mas Ma 24: hm m nY, laua ham Ma 28: t impa B eas
Ma 30: ra cd Ma 31: Aa Bass Qu
ONGOINGWine Cave Tasting ExperienceW Vyads, lvm, 4pm Sa/Su, $10, $5/w ub mmbsrSVP, www.wvyads.m/avs, 925-456-2405
ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAYWine & Cheese Pairingla r Wy, lvm, 12-4:30pmwww.lrW.m, 925-243-6442
MARCH 10-11Chocolate & Cabernet Weekendfsa Wy, lvm, 12-5pmwww.sawy.m, 925-447-5246
MARCH 14Winemaker Night
ca Vyad, lvmwww.avyad.m, 800-258-9866
MARCH 16St. Patricks Day Brew CrawlMa S, Dww Pasa, 6-9pmwww.pasadww., 92 5-484-2199
MARCH 17Mansion Winetaster Dinneres Vyads, Su, 6:30pm, $85www.s.m, 925-862-2377
MARCH 17St. Paddys Dayea rd Vyad, lvm, 12-4:30pm, $5www.advyad.m, 925-443-3375
MARCH 17-18Founders Day Celebration
ca Vyad, lvmwww.avyad.m, 800-258-9866
MARCH 30Ruby Fridayruby h Wy, Pasa, 6:30-pm, $10www.ubywy., 925-931-Wine
MARCH 31 APRIL 1Livermore Valleys 4th Annual Barrel Tasting Weeklvm Vay Wws AssaVs papa ws, 12-4:30pm, $30/adv, $35www.vw., 925-447-9493
APRIL 7Artist Reception: Carol MaddoxW Vyads, lvm, 1-3pmwww.wvyads.m, 925-456-2305
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ONGOINGLive at Golden State TheatreMy, www.dsaa.m, 831-372-3800 Ma 9: A K & hs Pss, fa Dau Da
ONGOINGSunset Cultural Center-Carmel
cam, www.sus.m, 831-620-2048 Ma 9: Da Ma 11: gak oss, pa Ma 15: fbdd Badway, t 30 Avsay tu Ma 23: ea Pa t Ma 25-26: My Sympy c 5, Sus Sad Ma 31: Sd Ss Ap 1: nadja Sa-Sb, v Ap 12: taj Maja t
ONGOINGLive Music at KRML Radiot easwd Bud, cam, www.kmad.m, 831-624-6432
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSSweet Thursdays at Cannery RowMy, famy u, mus, d & a dsus, 4-8pm831-649-6690
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSMonterey Museum of ArtMy, ev mus, w ad s d'uvs, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTHPair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellarsgy, Pa yu mpmay w as w a V d Ma icam Suda! Ad sk a 30% 6 b puass & 50% ass.www..kas.m, 408-847-8827
EVERY TUESDAYFocus on Monterey County Winescpa W Ba, ra cas, cam, 3-8pmwww.aas.m, 831-625-5646
EVERY WEDNESDAYWine Down Wednesdaysf Wy, gy, 5-8pm, , www.wy.m, 408-842-3305
ONGOING THURSDAYSExploring Winela m abu w & w appa, as a ws !cam rd Wy, cay rw, My, 4-6pm, $40www.amd.m, 831-324-0035
FRIDAYS THROUGH MARCHJazz in the CellarBa Wy, Squ, 6-8pmwww.ba.m, 831-475-2258
MARCH 9Girls Night Out: 1970sf Wy, gy, 7-9:30pm, $15/mmbs, $25www.wy.m, 408-842-3305
MARCH 9Robinson Jeffers at Point Sur: Tour of LighthouseP Su lus, cam, 6-10pm
www.us., 831-624-5725
MARCH 10Edibles from the WildBadus ld, cam Vay, 11am-2pm, $95www.badus.m, 831-658-3400
MARCH 15Hall/Roessler Winemaker DinnerPa ed, hya cam hads, cam6:30pm, www.pasd.m, 831-622-5445
MARCH 23Opening Reception, California Impressionism: Selec-tions from the Irvine Museumt My Musum A, My, 6-8pmwww.mya., 831-372-5477
MARCH 23 MAY 27California Impressionism: Selections fromthe Irvine Museumt My Musum A, Mywww.mya., 831-372-5477
MARCH 24-25Home, Garden, Culinary & Wine Expocau gv, Saa cuz, 10am-5pm, $3, ud 12/www.babadwak.m
MARCH 25Annual Great Taste of Pacific GroveBs Pa gv Ud S Dsi a Spas Bay, Pbb Ba, 4-7pm831-642-4943
MARCH 27In Your Own Backyard Series: Celebrate NationalPaella DaySp, Sw, Sav & lahma ra tas rm, cam Vay, 6pmwww.maa.m, 831-659-2640
APRIL 8Easter BrunchBadus ld, cam Vay, 11am-3:30pm, $75, $32/5-12yswww.badus.m, 831-658-3400
APRIL 12
In Your Own Backyard Series: Get Savory with ElenaSalsedo from Sweet ElenasSp, Sw, Sav & lahma ra tas rm, cam Vay, 6pmwww.maa.m, 831-659-2640
APRIL 14Vintage Affaircaau Ju, cam Vay, 11am-4pm, $15, $10/mmbswww.aauju.m, 831-624-2600
APRIL 14Wine, Art & Music WalkDww Pa gv, 6-9pmwww.pav., 831-373-3304
APRIL 14-1555th Annual Good Old DaysDww Pa gv, 9am-5pm
www.pav., 831-373-3304SANTA CLARA COUNTY
ONGOINGTasting Room TuesdaysSaa cuz Muas Wws Assa, t fam Sa Js, Sa JsWy psav w pu & b avaab v ak. 5-7pmwww.am.m, www.smwa.m, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463
MARCH 10Spring Bridal Faire at Guglielmo Winery
Ma h, 11am-3pmwww.umwy.m, 408-779-2145
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
ONGOINGThursday Night Music SeriesBa Wy, Squ, ejy mus, d & Ba w! 6-8pm
www.ba.m, 831-475-2258x11ONGOING WEEKENDS THROUGH APRIL 1
Rainforest Weekendsra camp raad, fwww.aamp.m, 831-335-4484
MARCH 31 APRIL 1Pinot Paradise: Taste the Magic of Moun-
tains Pinot Noirs
Saa cuz Muas Wwswww.smwa.m, 831-685-8463 Ma 31: gad cuz tas, Va rausa, od tw campb, 2-5pm,
$55/adv, $65/d Ap 1: Paway P Paads, s-udd u P-pdu
ws, $25 Ap 1: ta Ssss, Va rausa, 9am-12pm, $55, rSVP
APRIL 7-8Eggstraordinary Egg Huntra camp raad, fwww.aamp.m, 831-335-4484
ONGOINGSierra Railroadoakda, www.saaad.m, 209-848-2100
Ma 14, 20, 29: S lu Ma 17: Mud Mysy D Ap 12, 17, 24: S lu
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
ONGOINGSacramento River Trainwww.saamva.m, 800-866-1690 Ma 10: ga ta rbby Ma 24: Mud Mysy D Ma 31: eas e expss Ap 7: eas e expss Ap 8: eas e expss
ONGOINGMondavi Center for the Performing ArtsU.c. Davs, www.mdavas., 866-754-ArtS Ma 8, 10-11: cus o tu
Ma 9: gak oss, pa Ma 17-18: Ba Pjaj, Ba n Ma 18: Axad S Qua Ma 22: Zak hussa & Mass Puss Ma 24-25: cus oz Ma 29: SfJAZZ cv Ap 1: Yu Ass cmp Ws c Ap 9: ex lv
SUISUN VALLEY
ONGOING SATURDAYS$5 Wines by the GlassWawk Wy, fad W & mpmay pzza 1-6pmlv mus 2-5pm, www.wawkwy.m, 707-428-6977 Ma 10: Ma App & Md Bad Ma 17: rbud rm
Ma 24: gay Mdza w Va Sa & t Bus rk
MARCH 10Vezer Family 3rd Annual Bridal Fairlv mus, s duvs & w!Bu Va Wy, fad, 12-4pmwww.vzamyvyad.m, 707-429-3958
APRIL 2725th Annual Solano Wine & Food Jubileenu t cmpx, Vaav, 6:30pm, $75/adv, $100www.waddjub., 707-646-3133
SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ& MONTEREY COUNTIES
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21 Wineries, Local Chefs & Barrels of Award-Winning Wines!
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association announces their
premier event of the year the 22nd Annual Savor Sonoma
Valley happening Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days! Twenty-one wineriesthroughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley will be showcasing
the 2011 vintage straight from the barrels, sampling new
releases and offering award-winning wines paired with
scrumptious food prepared by local chefs and restaurants.
Meet winemakers, taste reserve wines, sample barrel
wines, mingle with wine lovers in caves and on crush pads,
enjoy live music, tour wineries and vineyards and savor a wonderful
wine country weekend. Most importantly this event offers guests the
chance to take an advance look at what the 2011 vintage is going to
be like in bottle!
This year marks our 22nd year and we are so excited to be teaming
up with local chefs and restaurants to create a truly special weekend
of delicious foods paired with the amazing variety of wines produced
in our valley, said Executive Director Josie Gay. We invite wine lovers
out to celebrate the bounty of Sonoma Valley! Twenty-one wineries are
participating this year and they are throwing open their cellar doors
for this authentic wine country experience.
Admission is $65 per person for a Weekend Pass, which includes a
souvenir wine glass and access to event tastings at
participating wineries. Advance ticket purchase
recommended, as tickets are limited. Tickets a
detailed information may be obtained online
www.heartofsonomavalley.com or by calling 1-8794-9463.
Participating wineries include Audelssa Win
Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean Wine
Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric R
Winery, Family Wineries, Imagery Estate Win
Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Led
Winery & Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Fam
Winery, Moondance Cellars, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise R
Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery, VJB V
yards & Cellars and Wellington Vineyards.
About Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
Heart of Sonoma Valley Association is an alliance of 23 winer
and tasting rooms located on scenic Sonoma Highway where fo
century and a half many of the vintages that have made Califor
wines world leaders in viticulture have been harvested. In the ten-m
stretch of the wine country, in the environs of Glen Ellen a
Kenwood, youll find a blend of family owned and classically beaut
wineries filled with award-winning wines.
21 Wineries Pour During Savor Sonoma Valley, March 17 & 18
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BY MICHELLE J. BAKER
Spring is in the air in Dry Creek Valley,where grapevines will soon awaken from
their winter slumber and spring flowers willopen to reveal their prize to birds of allkinds. Its still a somewhat quiet season at
Ferrari-Carano, which makes it the perfecttime for visitors to get personalized attention
at any of the winerys wonderful venues.
Ferrari-Caranos storied history began inReno, Nevada, hometown of winery owners
Don and Rhonda Carano, where Don
established the Eldorado Hotel and Casinoin 1973. In 1979, the Caranos first visited
Sonoma County to buy wine for the hotel,
and quickly fell in love with the area.Eventually they purchased their first
property, 60 acres in Alexander Valley, andwere inspired to start their own winery.
Ferrari-Carano was founded in 1981, with
their first wine released in 1987.In the 1990s followed Villa Fiore, the
magnificent Italian-style villa that serves asFerrari-Caranos headquarters and hospitality
center in Dry Creek Valley. On the main floor
is the wine shop and tasting room, guests cantaste many new spring releases of Ferrari-
Caranos Classic Wines. Take your sample
and browse the shops extensive selection ofgifts and souvenirs, including many great
books, housewares and yummy foodproducts. But dont stop there...
Tasting Downstairs in the Enoteca
Several years ago, Ferrari-Carano openedthe Enoteca, where visitors can get spoiled by
tasting through limited-availability, vineyard-select wines. Whatever wines strike yourfancy, the Enoteca has you covered, fromdelicious Chardonnays to amazing Pinot Noirfrom the tiny Mendocino Ridge appellation,and of course, Trsor, the winerys signatureBordeaux-style blend. Fairly new are thecoveted PreVail wines; West Face which is aluscious Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blend;and Back Forty, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignonthat shows the incredible potential ofAlexander Valleys mountain fruit to produceworld-class, ageworthy wines.
Tours & Private Tastings
Ferrari-Carano offers a free tour byappointment, 10 a.m., Monday thoroughSaturday. The tour takes you through thegardens, tank room, barrel cellar, onto thecrush pad and out in the vineyard.
Private tastings are also available thathighlight the many nuances of wine in a funand informative style. Hosted by Ferrari-Caranos wine educator in the beautiful, cozyPreVail room, these tastings can be tailored tofit any groups preferences. That is if you canthink of a tasting that the folks at Ferrari-Carano havent already thought of, including:Pick of the Bunch Taste five wines and talkabout any wine-related topic on your mind.
Scentiments Test your smell memory,familiarizing yourself with scents and thentrying to identify those aromas in five wine
White Wine Lovers Taste five of Ferrari-Caranos most popular white wines, pairedwith local artisan cheeses.King of Reds Includes four Cabernet-bawines and the delicious dessert wine,Eldorado Noir, paired with chocolates anddried fruit.Matchmaker Learn how to match wineswith the perfect food. Sample four wines,including the PreVail wines, paired withseasonal small plates from the winerys cheCabernet Terroir Tasting Learn all aboutterroir through four wines, including HoRanch Cabernet Sauvignon, Trsor, PreVailWest Face and PreVail Back Forty, paired wa local artisan charcuterie plate.The PreVail Tasting This most luxurioustasting highlights the PreVail wines, paired
with a local Artisan charcuterie plate.Private Tastings are by appointment only,Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. and2:30 p.m., based on availability.
Gardens
The renowned gardens at Ferrari-Caranattract thousands of visitors from around tworld every year. The gardens started as alabor of love for Rhonda Carano in 1987, aafter 16 months of work the French-Italianparterre styled gardens were finally finishe
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These lush, sprawling five acresboast more than 2,000 species oftrees and shrubs, all marked withinformative identification tags.
Spring is flowering season forthe 10,000 glorious tulips anddaffodils at the villa. Tulip lovers
can call the Tulip Hotline at(707) 433-5349 to find out whenthe tulips will be in full bloom.
Seasons of the Vineyard
Ferrari-Carano also offerstastings in downtown Healdsburgfor those who arent able to makeit to the winery. The tasting menuincludes many of the ClassicWines, some small productionLimited Release Wines, pluswines from sister winery Lazy
Creek Vineyards, the secondoldest winery in Anderson Valley.Anderson Valley is well knownfor producing world-classAlsatian varietals (Riesling,Gewrztraminer) and Pinot Noir.Lucky visitors may also find LazyCreek Ros, Chardonnay andSyrah on the tasting menu.
Seasons offers some greatshopping in its boutique, whichis stocked with unique home
decor, housewares and gardeningitems. During the summermonths theres also late afternoonjazz to help visitors ease intotheir evening dinner plans. Thiswell-located facility has a BackRoom available for private eventsfor groups up to 30 people.
Visit Ferrari-Carano Vineyardsand Winery at 8761 Dry CreekRoad, Healdsburg, at the northend of scenic Dry Creek Valley.The winery is open daily from 10a.m. until 5 p.m. To make areservation for tours and privatetastings, call (707) 433-6700.
Seasons of the Vineyard islocated on the Healdsburg Plazaat 113 Plaza Street (the north sideof the plaza). They are open fromTuesday thru Sunday from 11a.m. until 6 p.m. To book aprivate event at Seasons, call(707) 431-2222.
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Bob Pepi is a living embodiment of the last fifty years in the Napa Val
Like many others, his father purchased land in the mid-sixties in the
mid-Valleys Oakville. And, like a number of the Valleys current A-list
winemakers, the non-enology college student ended up in wine anyway
taking coursework at UC Davis and St. Helenas Wine Lab. By 1980, the
time had come for the founding of the familys winery on the their then-
seventy-acre Oakville estate. Bob took over as winemaker, bringing great
success and reknown to Robert Pepi Wines for Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sangiovese and Sauvigon Blanc. In 1994, the winery was sold to Kendal
Jackson, allowing Bob to become the globe-trotting winemaker hes been
ever since, working with folks in Argentina, Lake County, Napa Valley anColorado, amongst many others.
Winemaking alone isnt Bobs gift as the key to his success isnt just tim
in the cellar but the time spent in the vineyard long before harvest. As yo
drive through wine country, look for the two-hearted trellis system tha
splits the vines horizontally and criss-crosses them. This style of vineyar
management is known as the Geneva Double Curtain, or GDC to those
the business, and Bob was instrumental in the development of this syste
and its adoption throughout the Valley; it ameliorates excess vigor while
also encouraging better air circulation around the clusters and thus work
against rot or mildew in the bunches. Given how rich the Valleys soil is,
GDC is often needed to stress the vines and produce more flavorful grap
using the vines own productivity against itself in service to better wines.
And thats where Andretti Winery comes into the picture. The winery
was founded in 1996 when legendary race car driver Mario Andretti and
his friend, Joseph Antonini, former Chairman, President, and CEO of
Kmart Corporation, brought their shared love of Mediterranean cuisine,
lifestyles and wines to the Napa Valleys Oak Knoll District, selected beca
its location just north of the city of Napa provides moderating ocean
breezes and weather, cooling the heat of long summer days and prolong
harvest, allowing for more complexity in the resulting wines. Bob has be
involved since the beginning in designing the winery to create the best
expressions of food-friendly releases from the surrounding forty-two acr
Creating wines which go well with food means approaching the vineyand winemaking with an eye towards acid levels: You want the fruit to
shine forth, remarks Bob. And when you have that crispness from the
acidity, it really makes the wines go well with food. This also means
working with vineyards in the mid-Valley so that higher alcohols and the
deleterious effects on food-and-wine matches are kept at bay. The award
winning Cal-Ital wines have not disappointed, and given the wide rang
of wines Bob makes for Andretti Winery, theres something for everyone
Do yourself a favor and travel over to Big Ranch Road and try the results
Bobs forty-plus vintages for yourself youll be glad you did. Enjoy!
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Light Photography Exhibitto Open at Mumm Napa
New Exhibit Runs March 10 - October 14 in Napa Valley
A new exhibit, opening March 10 at Mumm Napas Fine Art
Photography Gallery, comes to life with a stunning exploration of
photographs of ancient African myths and photographer Janis
Miglavs vineyard-related work. The exhibit is titled Ancient Myths
and Vineyard Light and will be open to the public at Mumm Napa
winery in Rutherford through October 14.
The African Myths and Vineyard Light photography exhibit will
include color photographs of world-class vineyards and photo-illus-
trations that narrate some of Africas undiscovered myths. Miglavs
fine art photographs show some of the worlds best vineyards in a visu-
ally stimulating way, with dramatic pops of color and intense lighting
and shadows. Said to be the only person to have recorded such infor-
mation, his photo-illustrations of African myths were inspired by his
travels to African villages, where he learned of local legends and arche-
typal dreams from village shamans, witchdoctors and storytellers.
Miglavs has been teaching and studying photography for many years
and has continued to pursue his interest in wine professionally. Hiswork will be available for purchase at the exhibit.
The Ancient Myths and Vineyard Light exhibit opens with a
sparkling wine reception at Mumm Napa on March 10 from 6:30-
8:30 p.m. The reception and exhibit are open to the public. There is
no charge to view the exhibit or attend the reception. Mumm Napa
Winery is located at 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford. The visitor
center and fine art photography gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily. For additional information on visiting the winery and its
exhibits, call (707) 967-7700 or access the Mumm Napa website at
www.mummnapa.com.
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The hilltop aerie of Rombauer Vineyards is more than slightl
emblematic of the wines this property produces. It is not
hyperbole to say that their wines are at the pinnacle of the
bottlings produced not only in the Napa Valley, but anywhere o
the planet.
The tasting room and winery are built over a mile of caves th
reach into the hillside, and it is there that the wine ages in the b
conditions, protected naturally from variables such as humidity
and temperature. The fact that the winery sits amongst some of
the regions most coveted vineyard real estate is not to be forgott
either.
Then there are the wines. Rombauer wines are always placed
the top of the rankings in wine publications and, even moreimportantly, in customer loyalty. If you have any doubt about th
visit the tasting room any day of the week and look at the
enthusiasts that fill the room. Wine is something that truly sho
be enjoyed, they say. And, Rombauer puts a lot of care into
making drinkable wines and that one word, drinkable, is the k
to their winemaking philosophy.
As Sheana Rombauer said recently, The specialty red wines o
Rombauer Vineyards are the 2007 Proprietor Selection Block 9
Merlot and the 2005 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon.
They are limited-production bottlings sold only at the winery.
Then there is the incredibly popular, limited edition, Le Meilleu
du Chai Best of the Cellar. Its a classic Bordeaux-style blend o
49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Cabernet Franc and 4% Merlot
We also have our 2006 Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
and a new release, the 2009 Joy Late Harvest Chardonnay in h
(375 ml) bottles, which we are very excited about.
And if you ever want to start a conversation with a total
stranger, take any bottle of Rombauer to a local restaurant.
Without fail someone nearby will remark on how they, too, are a
fan of this wine, and it is also likely they will have a story to tell
an anecdote perhaps even a glass to share. It is also testimon
to this drinkability commitment that you can, in fact, take
virtually any wine available at the tasting room, purchase it atnoon and enjoy it with dinner that night. Of course, ageing is a
wonderful thing, but with the wines from Koerner Rombauers
family owned and operated winery, it is an option, not a written
in-stone necessity.
The wines produced up there on the knoll top include
outstanding Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot and a collection of
Cabernet Sauvignons. All are what could be called food friendly
which is appreciated by those who believe that good food and f
wine should stand as compliments to each other, to be enjoyed
side-by-side.
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DIANE WILSONA Time to Shine
A rising star in Sonoma County winemaking since the moment t
her initial release in 1994 garnered a Best of Class, Diane Wilson ha
been the winemaker to watch. With an outstanding track record of
awards over the years, and recognized as one of the most talented
winemakers in California, this is Dianes time to shine. Winning the
Sweepstakes for Best Red Wine (the third time in seven years!) at the
Sonoma County Harvest Fair (October 2011) with her outstanding
Zinfandel, she moved on into November by receiving 91 points on
three wines in the Wine Spectator, again on her fantastic Dry Creek
Valley Zinfandels. And if these accolades werent enough, Diane won
unprecedented quantity of three Best of Class awards and was
presented with the prestigious honors of Best of Show and Best Wby a Women Winemaker in Decembers International Womens
Winemaking Competition. The New Year brought twenty-one overa
medals from the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition,
including nine gold or double gold awards and featuring some new
winners in the Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon categories and
solidifying the fact that this woman is an exceptional winemaker.
With vineyards named after family members, each harvest brings
something new for the small-lot, single-vineyard designate winemak
at Wilson Winery. Known in the area for her amazing Zinfandels,
Diane Wilson has branched out into different varietals for the new
boutique wineries that she and husband Ken have purchased in thepast few years. Adding new wines to her portfolio, she has had fun
applying known techniques and learning new practices to
accommodate their expansion.
Local to the North Bay, Diane is an avid runner, and accompanie
companion Molly, her Border Collie, she runs the local trails and pa
of beauty in Sonoma County. She enjoys her garden, using what sh
grows for her savory family meals. Diane loves to discover how food
flavors pair with wine, and is often found assessing flavors for variet
pairings, or creating recipes for hors doeuvres to serve at winery
events. Dianes innate talent and sense of smell have contributed to t
making of her award-winning wines and have also staved off some
disasters! This year, she averted a house fire due to her amazing sen
of smell.
As a winemaker, Diane spends time honing her craft, learning fro
other esteemed winemakers, and researching methods to keep her a
courant with the newest cellaring and winemaking practices. With n
years vintages still in the barrel, and already tasting like gold medal
winners, one can only guess what amazing wines this next release w
bring. One thing is for sure; Diane will continue to add to her ever-
growing wine accolades portfolio and produce some of the best win
coming out of Sonoma County, California.
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Celebrate The Napa Valley Collection with Four Weeks ofWinery Art Crawls, Tours and Tastings in The Legendary Napa Valley
Throughout the month of April, the second annual Napa Valley
Arts in April celebrates The Napa Valley Collection: the famed
wine regions other collection of priceless vintages significant 20thand 21st century artwork. Winery art collections include work by
notable contemporary painters Francis Bacon and Jean Dubuffet, as
well as sculptors George Rickey and Richard Serra. Napa Valley Arts
in April 2012 celebrates the Napa Valley Collection by letting mad-
about-art winemakers collaborate with collection curators and
favorite artists to turn the Napa Valley into a month-long art and wine
crawl, made up of a variety of interactive art programs, curator-led
tours, special exhibitions and inspired tastings. Many winery art
activities are complimentary, and neighboring lodging establishments
and spas welcome guests to complement Napa Valley Arts in April
happenings with special offers from the best in wine, food and well-
ness.The Napa Valley Arts in April festivities progress geographically
week by week; beginning with Calistoga (April 1-7), followed by St.
Helena and Rutherford (April 9-15), Oakville and Yountville (April 16-
22), and finally Napa, Carneros and American Canyon (April 23-30).
Calistoga, the Valleys northernmost region kicks off Napa Valley
Arts in April on April 1. Throughout the Calistoga week, local wineries
showcase impressive collections including the amazing sculpture,
painting, and decorative objects collection at Clos Pegase.
From April 9-15, wineries around St. Helena and Rutherford t
center stage, featuring an exclusive exhibition of photography
Markham Vineyards by photojournalist Baron Wolman, Rolling St
magazines first chief photographer. This week only, original con
sheets belonging to Mr. Wolmans personal collection will be on vi
From April 16-22, wineries in Oakville and Yountville showc
permanent and rotating exhibitions, such as Robert Mondavi Win
permanent collection that holds work by Francis Bacon and a rota
exhibition space currently showing Napa Valley artist Nancy Wi
monotypes and paintings.
April 23-30, Napa, Carneros and American Canyons art-focu
wineries include The Hess Collection, which is displaying a select
of Donald Hess personal modern and contemporary collec
including artwork by artists Robert Motherwell and Magdal
Abakanowicz (see page 36).
A full list and detailed map of participating wineries, as well
variety of art viewing and wine tasting special offers, can be dow
loaded at the official Legendary Napa Valley website. Maps and in
mation are also available at all participating wineries, the Napa Va
Welcome Center, all chambers of commerce offices and many ot
locations throughout the Napa Valley.
For more information on Napa Valley Arts in April special of
and opportunities, visit www.LegendaryNapaValley.com.
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TURNBULL WINE CELLARSPhotography and Wine are Truly Divine!BY JoSh Stein
Lovers of photography and wine can sometimes find it difficult to bring
these two passions together outside of their own homes on a regular basis,
that is most definitely not the case at Turnbull Wine Cellars, where those wenjoy fine art, photography and site-specific, single-vineyard red wines wo
ever want to leave! Its a feast for all the senses.
Founded in 1979 as Johnson Turnbull Vineyards, the name and logo w
modified slightly after the winery changed hands to publisher Patrick ODe
in 1993, resulting in todays Turnbull Wine Cellars and its well-known
Minoan turning bull. Current owner ODells background is evident in th
photography collection, and its his insistence on enjoying two of his passio
together which makes Turnbull stand apart and the great wines themselv
of course! Two options for tasting are always available, and while the curre
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release room with its high wood ceiling, skylights and French-doored
garden views are quite attractive, its the Reserve Room that draws me
back every time.
On the art side, the winery presents two exhibitions a year in The
Reserve Room Gallery, drawing from more than 4,000 pieces by
renowned photographers, including work from Ansel Adams,Margaret Bourke White, Walker Evans, Yousuf Karsh, Dorothea
Lange, Herb Ritts and Edward Weston. The spaces cathedral ceiling,
exposed beams, antique bar and barrels highlight one of the West
Coasts largest permanent photography locales. Through the end of
March, the space hosts Abstract Visions: A Brett Weston
Retrospective, and the new Birds of the World exhibit opens April
14th in conjunction with the Napa Arts and Napa Valley Destination
Councils Arts in April events. Running through September, this
new exhibit features the work of George Edwards, John Gould, John
James Audubon, and Mark Catesby, among others. Admission to the
gallery, by the way, is always complimentary, so the sober driver or
non-imbiber wont feel left out one bit.The reserve wines are equally as stellar as the artwork and the
barrels containing subsequent vintages theyre tasted alongside and
being able to taste horizontals of the same variety Cabernet
Sauvignon as expressed through three different vineyards
Amoneus, Fortuna and Leopoldina is quite a treat as each bottling
shows off unique characteristics derived from its vineyards soil,
elevation, micro-climate and a whole host of other elements all best
summed up as simply terroir. Equally, in being able to taste Merlot
and Cabernet Franc bottlings from the same vineyards, the impact of
terroir on all wines is also made clear. Its quite the tasting and not to
be missed.
The wines above, and many others, have won a considerable
amount of acclaim a half dozen have recently received excellent
scores above 90 from the major publications, for example but its
the variety of wines available a good two dozen or so in
combination with the variety of art also there to be enjoyed with
them that makes a visit to Turnbull Wine Cellars truly memorable. If
thats not enough to get you to stop by, its spring, which means new
releases, including the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc and the limited, tasting-
room-only 2011 Ros of Cabernet Sauvignon both just perfect for
parties and picnics are now available, too. There are all kinds of
great places throughout the Valley, but do yourself a favor and stop in
at Turnbull the next time youre here. Once you pull off of Highway29, youll feel pulled into a whole different way of seeing and
enjoying great wines. Enjoy!
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Whats your favorite red wine? Whatever that wine happens to
be, one thing is certain; it took years of effort to get it from grape toglass. The vineyard manager spends months toiling among the
vines, and then the winemaker spends more months in the cellar
converting beautifully ripened grapes into a deliciously fermented
elixir. Finally, the wine is aged for years in oak barrels, racked,
topped off and subtly adjusted along the way. And after all these
years of hard work and diligent attention to minute details, there is
still a vital step left to do the final blend! And at Judds Hill
Winery and MicroCrush, thats where you come in!
In 2009, the Finkelstein family of Judds Hill had the forward-
thinking idea of creating a Bottle Blending Day Camp
experience (BBDC for short), during which visitors to their winery
located at the southern end of Napas Silverado Trail, can actually
craft their own, personal, Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend. The
wines used for this blending experience currently include barrel
lots of two Cabernet Sauvignons, each from a different vineyard,
plus a Merlot and Cabernet Franc, all from Napa Valleys yet to be
released 2010 vintage.
Judds Hill Winery and MicroCrush specializes in making small
lots of hand-crafted wines for their Judds Hill label, and for dozens
of their Custom MicroCrush clients. Although it takes years to
convert clusters of grapes into a ready-to-drink bottle of red wine,
blending finished wine is an important part of the winemaking
process that can be accomplished in just an hour or two.These BBDC experiences are led by one of their extremely
knowledgeable Blending Guides and take about 2-1/2 hours to
complete. During the session, blenders will be guided through the
intricacies of creating a wine best suited to their personal taste,
explaining and demystifying the process along the way. Once a
favored cuve has been decided upon and a name is chosen, the
newly minted wine-blenders will complete the process by hand-
bottling, labeling and spinning foil capsules onto the bottlenecks
The wine is then ready to take home the same day. Its a great way
to spend a few hours in wine country and is sure to increase any
wine lovers knowledge and appreciation for every bottle of wine
they enjoy in the future. The Bottle Blending Day Camp at Judds
Hill has several options: $225 enables you to take home three
finished bottles of wine; $395 results in six bottles; $695 is a 12-
bottle adventure. A 24-case, full-barrel option, is also available
(bottling will be at a later date). Sessions can be scheduled for any
day of the week, and 24 hours advanced notice is usually sufficien
for groups as large as eight. Group sizes ranging from 10-100
participants can be accommodated with more advanced notice.
Reservations can be made by calling the winery at (707) 255-2332
or visiting their website at www.juddshill.com.
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All-Gay Winemakers Dinner returns to Napa Valley
On the Napa Valley Wine Train
Out In The Vineyard and the Napa Valley Wine Train are pleased
to announce the return of the one-of-a-kind-experience, The (Bigger)
Gay Train, a food and wine event. On Saturday, March 31st, localLGBT Winemakers will be pouring their wines paired with the
inspired cuisine of Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald.
The evening be filled with unforgettable memories on the rails of
Napa Valley, aboard the legendary Wine Train. As the train departs,
guests will enjoy a multiple course meal paired with wines from LGBT
Winemakers found in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Sarah
Bennett, Navarro Vineyards; Greg Bjornstad, Bjorstad Cellars; M
Lyon, Sebastiani Vineyards; and Jeff Durham and Joey Wolo
Gentleman Farmer Wines, will be on board to meet and g
throughout the evening.
Due to last year's overwhelming response we are creating a mexpansive event. In this case bigger is better and a lot more fun!
Join Out In The Vineyard and the Napa Valley Wine Train fo
truly remarkable experience.
The Big Gay Train Dinner is a new multiple-course menu desig
by Wine Train Chef, Kelly Macdonald, and paired with LGBT W
makers from Napa and Sonoma valleys
Check in time is at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $160 for the Gourm
Express Car or $175 for the VIP Vista Dome Car. More information
available at winetrain.com/big-gay-train. Reservations can be made
calling the Napa Valley Wine Train at 1-800-427-4124.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most unique and b
Napa restaurants. This top dining establishment is housed inantique train that runs on 25-miles of track in the heart of the N
Valley. The train itself has two engines, three kitchens on board an
collection of early 20th century rail cars that are pure Americana
offers guests great regional food and fabulous, hard-to-find wi
Enjoy winery tours, wine tasting on board and celebrity winema
dinners. A great place to celebrate your special moments, or jus
enjoy everyday life. For more information, go to winetrain.com.
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Trinchero Family Estates Recognized for its
Support of Employees Serving in the Military
Trinchero Family Estates announced Vice
Chairman and CEO, Roger Trinchero, has
accepted the Patriot Award for the companys
support of the National Guard and Reserve
Forces. The Patriot Award is given by the
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
(ESGR), a Department of Defense organiza-
tion, to companies with personnel policies
benefiting employees serving in the United
States Armed Forces.
Roger Trinchero, a Vietnam veteran, was
nominated for the award by Christopher F.
Burton, a Major serving in the United States
Army Reserve, currently deployed on active
duty. Burton, a Sutter Home Winery tastingroom employee for the past several years,
was pulled from retirement in 2009 to serve
two tours in Iraq. He currently is stationed in
Alabama. Trinchero Family Estates policy
supports Chris and other veterans by holding
their jobs for them, providing guaranteed
employment when they return from their
duties.
The men and women serving America
deserve to be honored and supported while
they are out protecting our country, risking
life and limb, said Roger Trinchero. We are
honored to support Chris during his time
the Army, and if we can be an example
other companies on how to support th
amazing employees who also happen to
troops we are happy to do so.The Employer Support of the Guard
Reserve (ESGR) department conducts
awards program designed to recogn
employers that support a strong Natio
Guard and Reserve Force. Employers qua
for recognition by practicing leadership
personnel policies that support emplo
participation in the Guard and Reserve. T
ESGR was established in 1972 and has rec
nized thousands of American companies
their support of the military.
For more information on TrinchFamily Estates, visit www.tfewines.com a
for further information about ESGR and
Patriot Award visit www.ESGR.org.
Visit Trinchero Napa Valley at 3070 No
St. Helena Highway or Sutter Home Win
at 277 St. Helena Highway South, St. Hele
Roger Trinchero Recently Accepted Patriot Award
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Membership in Vezr Wine ClubWhen people join the Vezr Family Vineyard wine club, they tend
to not let their membership go. In fact, Vezr has one of the highest
club retentions of all time. There are many reasons to join other thanthe award-winning wine shipments and the benefits that give you VIP
status and recognition. Theres ambiance that you cannot get anywhereelse, free tastings for up to four people, a private tasting room and club
room onsite, ATV tours, free wine club pick-up parties with live music,
exceptional food and wine served right from the barrels.Winter pick-up parties are usually barrel burning events, roasting
linguica, Hungarian paprika bacon and sausages from all over the
world, accompanied by hearty Zins, some seductive Cabernets, PetiteSirah and Barrel Room Select Blends. And try roasting smores over the
open fire while tasting some of the finest white and ruby Ports.At the spring and summer pick-up parties there are outdoor movies,
barbecues and live music in the gardens, either at the Private Ranch orthe quaint Western Village of Mankas Corner. Throughout the year,there are special concerts and formal dinners. The wine club, due to
the limited production and intimate settings, is anticipated to be
capped at 1,000 members. The club consists of 250 spots for Chief-tains VIP Chairmens, and 750 Elite members and these two quotas
are quickly filling up. Stop by and visit the Vezrs and join either clubat the tasting room or join online at www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.
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The Napa Back Road
The 2012 Solano Wine & Food Jubilee will celebrate its 25th
anniversary when the event returns to the Nut Tree Complex inVacaville on April 27. In honor of this silver celebration, event
organizers promise an array of enhancements that should make
the Wine & Food Jubilee already Solano Countys must-do
social event of the year an even hotter ticket to obtain.
The Solano Wine & Food Jubilee is the primary fund-raising
event for the programs of NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement, and
over the past 24 years the gala affair has raised more than $2
million. These funds have enabled NorthBay to provide physical,
emotional and spiritual care for the terminally ill, allowing these
patients and their families to live their final days as peacefully
and as comfortably as possible.
The Jubilee, as the areas premiere food and wine tasting event,will offer ticket-holders an opportunity to spend hours tasting an
array of sweet and savory foods from the regions most notable
restaurants and food merchants, paired with pourings from
numerous top-flight wineries and breweries.
There are also several exciting new 25th anniversary twists
planned, including a raffle with $35,000 in cash and prizes. The
top prize in the raffle is an Electra Glide Ultra Limited motorcycle
in Vivid Black donated by Harley-Davidson ($23,999 MSRP), and
$11,000 in additional cash prizes. Making this deal even more
enticing is the buy two, get the third free offer.
The 2012 Silent Auction is sure to include many 25-themed
items, including such things as signed movie posters, an entire
start-up wine cellar, sporting event tickets, exotic jewelry, artwork,
travel opportunities and wine-tasting events.
The Time Bandits, the areas most popular and in-demand
band, returns for the 2012 event. This nine-piece rhythm and
blues and rock band is known for their mastery of dance tunes
from the 70s to today, and they may be joined by several speciaguests.
As in the past, the event will be held under an enormous ten
through a joint arrangement with Total Home & Garden Show.
This year, the show will be held at the Nut Tree the weekend
before the Jubilee, from April 20 to 22. This large venue means
there will be plenty of food, wine and brew vendors on hand.
Organizers will also offer a limited number of VIP Table for
Eight packages that include many of the benefits afforded VIP
ticket-holders early admittance, special treats on arrival, and
access to the VIP Lounge for $1,000. This reserved package
must be purchased before March 23, 2012.
The Solano Wine & Food Jubilees Presenting Sponsors for2012 are Patt & Al Shaw, Dr. Lee Freeman, Burger King Restau-
rants, Golds Gym, Iron Steed Harley-Davidson and the Nut Tre
The event benefits NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement, which
provides its services to all regardless of their ability to pay, and
includes access to an integrated program of physical, emotional
and spiritual care for the terminally ill.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and for a
minimum of $1,000 a sponsor can enjoy early entrance to the
Jubilee, an invitation to a private reception at the event, hotel
accommodations and limousine service.
The Solano Wine & Food Jubilee, a black tie-optional affair
(denim discouraged), gets under way at the Nut Tree Complex
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, for those ages 21 and over, mu
be purchased in advance and are $75 each, or $100 at the doo
if still available. To purchase tickets, call (707) 646-3133, or go
online at www.wineandfoodjubilee.org.
Its a Silver Celebration for 2012 Solano Wine & Food Jubile
If this is one of your many visits to the wine country, you are
no doubt looking for something a little different. So why not
change things up and take the road less travelled through SuisunValley The Napa Back Road. We all no doubt have our favorites,
but we are always looking to one up our friends back home. Yes,
that never ending search for something new and refreshing, but
still preserving all that made you first fall in love with the whole
Wine Country Experience.
If you are staying in downtown Napa, do you realize you are
just approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from a valley that
preserved what Napa was in the 1960s? However, the wines at
such places like Vezer Family Vineyard and the Blue Victorian
Winery take advantage of both the old traditions, such as 100%
hand punched down wines, along with implementing the impor-
tant new techniques learned from those great California wine-makers over the last 50 years.
This Suisun Valley has been a long-time held secret in the wine
country. In fact, many of the locals try to continue this secret,
simply because it is where they go to still experience those old
feelings of days gone by. Suisun Valley is where you can find
wines that would sell for over $150 a bottle at the popular better
known tourist destinations in Napa, for $30 to $60. These same
wines have 94, 95 and 97 point rankings and medals from the
greatest national and international competitions!
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