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1) Amsterdam, The NetherlandsMona Marlow of Napa never leaves home without a copy of Inside Napa Valley.

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elebrating how far you’ve come is not always as much fun as looking ahead. Pleased with the path they’ve

taken the past three decades and atwitter at the prospect of making even better wines, the partners at Far Niente had a lot to shout about and then some at a recent extravaganza. Building on the 19th-century construction of the valley’s first gravity flow winery, the partnership marked the facility’s 125th anniversary with a party that celebrated wine, food and the arts. “It was a very, very special day,” declared Dirk Hampson, Far Niente’s director of winemaking. “Often we get too busy with work and forget to enjoy the journey. The fact that Far Niente was built 125 years ago was a good excuse ... to get together with neighbors, friends, those who’ve helped us along the way. “We got to share our past wines and great friendships. It couldn’t have been better. (The anniversary party) was more about sharing and looking ahead to great things to come.” Beth Nickel shared with some 800 guests her thoughts about the property when she and her late husband, Gil, arrived in the valley more than three decades ago. “We took one look at the beautiful bones of this long-abandoned winery and knew we beheld a true treasure of the Napa Valley. We felt a tremendous responsibility to return Far Niente to its original grandeur.” Far Niente was founded by Massachusetts native John Benson, one of California’s 49ers who came west in search of gold. Built in 1885, the gravity flow winery was the first of its kind in the valley, categorized a marvel of winemaking technology at the time. The majestic stone

winery prospered, lauded not only for its wines but for packaging them in individual glass bottles. At the time, most wines were shipped in bulk containers. Today, the winery proudly displays a bottle of Far Niente sweet muscat from the 1886 harvest, complete with original label, cork and capsule, which according to winery information, is the oldest intact bottle of California wine on display in the country. The label contains an illustration believed drawn by American Impressionist Winslow Homer, nephew of founder Benson. With the onset of Prohibition in 1919, Far Niente ceased operations. The estate sat idle for 60 years until Oklahomans Gil and Beth Nickel arrived in the Bay Area with the dream of creating a Napa Valley wine estate.Bringing guests up to date, Beth Nickel reminded all that over a remarkable three year period “we restored the building and earned an appointment to the National Register of Historic Places, planted the vineyards, brought back winemaking after a 63-year absence, reintroduced wine caves to North America, developed the gardens — Gil and I even built our home here.” Beth noted that she and her partners “believe the true measure of a great wine estate is one that is dedicated to winemaking in its highest form, is socially responsible and endures for generations. That is our desire for Far Niente. It has inspired all of our decisions, from restoring and developing our property, to powering our historic winery with solar energy, farming our vineyards organically and continuing our search to synergistically pair tradition with technology.” She said the partnership was “so blessed to gather our friends and the people who made us successful — the restaurants, the

distributors, the retailers — and the (local) restaurants we love, the incredible guest artists, all who made it such a dazzling evening. It was the biggest night in Far Niente’s history.”

Current releases Currently in release are the 2008 Far Niente Napa Valley chardonnay and 2007 Far Niente Oakville cabernet sauvignon. With an average harvest, Far Niente produces between 20,000 and 25,000 cases of chardonnay. A typical cabernet sauvignon harvest results in 8,000 to 10,000 cases of wine. “We are the same size today we were in 1990,” noted Maguire. “We never wanted to get bigger, only better. Everything we do is with the expectation that Far Niente will be here at least another 125 years. “We thank our dedicated staff, friends and colleagues who have enabled us to reach this incredible milestone, and to position Far Niente for generations of achievement.” In addition to distribution across the United States, Far Niente wines are also sold and consumed in Canada, and throughout Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, South America and Australia. Today Far Niente remains in the hands of Beth Nickel, Erik Nickel and Jeremy Nickel, with longtime partners Dirk Hampson, director of winemaking and chairman, and Larry Maguire, president and CEO. Together, the owners manage Far Niente and its successful sister wineries: Dolce, dedicated to the production of a single, late harvest wine; Nickel & Nickel, devoted exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines; and EnRoute, producer of Russian River Valley pinot noir.

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esting on prime Napa Valley soil, Far Niente winery is a place far more than the idyllic dream inspired by the meaning of its name — “sweet doing nothing,” “sweet nothing,” or

“without a care.” Its 125-year history proves Far Niente’s incarnation and success are grounded in the vision, hard work and dedi-cation of its past and present owners. The Far Niente site was once part of Rancho Caymus, the land grant received by George Yount in 1836. Nearly a half century would pass before the Far Niente viticultur-al legacy would began with the purchase of 306 acres of the former land grant in 1871 by John Benson, Far Niente’s original owner and visionary. On his new property located south and west of Oakville, Benson planted 80 acres in hay and grain as well as another 40 acres in muscat of Alexandria grapes. According to “California’s Napa Val-ley — 160 Years of Wine Making” author William Heintz, this variety was “primarily a raisin grape.” However he added, “Most grapes grown at that time were used for sev-eral different purposes.” These grapes may have been used to produce wine. According to Charles Sul-livan in his book, “Napa Wine — A His-tory,” in 1876 Benson made 15,000 gallons of wine. These wines were produced at Ben-son’s ranch located about a mile-and-a-half south of the future Far Niente site. On this ranch was his country home and a small wood-frame winery. In the early 1880s, Benson started to realize his vision of a modern, state-of-the-art winery. He hired Hamden W. McIntyre, an expert in gravity-flow winery design. McIntyre designed several local gravity-flow wineries, including: Eschol (now Trefethen), the Seneca Ewer (Beaulieu), Greystone and Inglenook (Rubicon). Regarding the design of the Far Niente winery, an article in the Napa Register re-ported, “It seems he (McIntyre) put more of his original ideas into Far Niente winery than the others.” The native stone, three-story winery

had concrete floors, a new concept. Fre-quently and up to that time, wineries had dirt floors. Another cutting-edge feature was an even more important new design concept. Its roofing system solved an in-dustry-wide problem of dripping conden-sation caused by the iron roofs required by insurance companies. McIntyre’s successful solution was a double roof comprising an interior wood sub-roof built underneath the exterior metal roof. The key to the success was the space added between the two roofs, which provided air circulation and insula-tion. With the plans completed, the Far Ni-ente winery construction began as San Fran-cisco stonemasons Ranson and Hill laid the first stones of the 60 by 100-foot building. However, they had completed only a small section of the building before a dispute be-tween Benson and the masons stopped the project. The next spring, Benson hired J. Delucchi, Mixon and son of St. Helena to finish the job. When entirely completed in 1885, Far Niente winery had a capacity of 175,000 gallons of wine and cost $8,000 to build. With the completion of his winery, Benson officially named it “In Dolce Far Niente,” meaning “sweet doing nothing,” “sweet nothing,” or “without a care.” Far Niente was managed by Thomas Williams, Benson’s ranch and winery fore-man. Regarding its wine production, the local newspapers carried occasional reports on wine production, and on Oct. 4, 1889 the Napa Register ran an article about its wine sales. It said, “He (Benson) does not sell in quantities, but only bottles, and disposes of (his wines) to clubs.” The article added, “(Far Niente) makes wines only of the first quality.” One of Benson’s favorite establish-ments was the Pacific Union Club in San Francisco. After it was destroyed during the 1906 earthquake and fire, Benson moved to his Oakville area ranch permanently. He lived there until his death on February 11, 1910 at the age of 81.

Benson, a bachelor and Boston, Mass. native, was described as a “capitalist,” a title preferred by wealthy men of his time. While he did deal extensively in San Francisco real estate, some speculate he actually made his first fortune as a Gold Rush miner. In addi-tion to real estate, Benson was an art lover and founding patron of the San Francisco Art Association. Following Benson’s death, his nieces, Virginia and Josephine Johnson inherited his Far Niente winery and estate. Shortly thereafter, these two unmarried New Eng-land women moved to their new Oakville area home. Virginia, a children’s book au-thor, and Josephine Johnson spent a lot of time in San Francisco with friends and asso-ciates. Their stay in Napa Valley was short. Virginia died in January 1916. The next year, Josephine sold Far Niente and died in 1918. She left the profits of the Far Niente sale to their nieces and nephews. For the next few decades, the Far Ni-ente winery was neglected as the prop-erty passed through many hands. Then in 1943, Martin Stelling, Jr., a San Francisco steel manufacturer, purchased both the Far Niente and To Kalon estates. He began to plant premium varietals on that land until his fatal auto accident in 1950. His estate was held in trust for his son, Douglas Stelling. In 1953, Ivan Schoch, Stel-ling’s former foreman, purchased a majority of the To Kalon property while Douglas re-tained Far Niente. After refusing numerous offers to buy Far Niente, Doug Stelling and his business partner forged an agreement with Gil Nickel in 1979. That same year, the Far Niente winery was officially listed on the National Register of historic Places. By 1982, the nearly cen-tury-old winery had been completely reha-bilitated to its original grandeur. The Nickel family has received numerous awards for their stewardship of Far Niente. With the rehabilitation of Far Niente completed, the Nickel family and partners could embark on their pursuit of their dreams of “In Dolce Far Niente.”

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here are some places you would always rather be. These places shine at certain times, come alive and ignite your senses. For some, there is nothing like spring in Paris with the flowering chestnut trees, the River Seine sparkling

under the ancient and elaborate stone bridges. There is a sense of timelessness and beauty. It is conceivable to think of yourself swinging around lamp-posts, feeling madly in love. For others, New York City at night is breathtaking. Everything comes alive in lights; it is incredibly vibrant. There is a feeling, with each electric step on the streets of Manhattan, that almost anything — perhaps everything — is possible. For wine lovers, it’s Napa Valley at harvest time. Come mid-August, an excitement hangs in the air. You feel the collective pull of camaraderie draw you in — everyone wants to talk about harvest, the grapes, and the wines that are being made. It doesn’t matter whether you are local or visiting; If you are here, you are a part of that harvest, its making, its history. Driving along Highway 29 at harvest is almost hedonistic — with cascading clusters of voluptuous berries, energizing sunshine, mountain folds and the anticipation of wines to come. That sense of collective spirit hits you. You wait patiently behind the tractor going 15 mph in a 40 mph zone; you make a greater effort to shrug off the line of cars in front of you. Everyone celebrates at harvest. Wineries are celebrating, restaurants are celebrating, shops are celebrating — Napa Valley is never more alive. Some of the biggest events of the year are put on at harvest time, and here are some of the special events this fall:

Grape stomps –Become winemaker for a day

Duckhorn Vineyards is hosting a Harvest Experience on Oct. 2. You will join the harvest team in picking grapes, sorting the best

clusters from the lot and spending time with the winemaker. You finish up your day with a special tasting of Duckhorn wines. Call Duckhorn at 967-2031 to learn more. Duckhorn’s sister winery, Paraduxx, is combining its fabulous wines with the acclaimed cuisine of Cindy Pawlcyn on Oct. 9. For food lovers, Pawlcyn could inspire her own pilgrimage. Her restaurants are some of Napa Valley’s most beloved and include Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, Go Fish and Mustard’s Grill. Pawlcyn will conduct a cooking demonstration in the courtyard of Paraduxx, while guests enjoy the wines with her foods. Call 967-2031 for reservations. Schweiger Family Vineyards throws an old world harvest stomp up on Spring Mountain on the Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7, and it is likely a visit you will never forget. Spring Mountain is captivating — off the beaten path, with thick forest and glorious vineyards sitting on mountain tops taking in the sunshine. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you will join generations of Schweigers in testing the grapes for ripeness, picking, destemming and then stomping whatever grapes you picked. A barrel tasting follows. You will bring home your grape picking box as a memento of your involvement in the 2010 harvest! The cost is $150 ($125 for members). Contact James at 877 963 4882 or james@schweigervineyards.com.

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Lunches and dinners

I f sparkling wine is your thing, head over to Domaine Chandon’s event on Oct. 10. “Celebrating the Fall Harvest with Chandon’s

Winemaker” takes place at Étoile restaurant. This is a three-course meal paired with Chandon wines. The cost is likely what you’d spend on a regular night, and so this extra special event with winemaker Tom Tiburzi is worth every penny of the $95 dinner cost (tax and gratuity additional). You can book a table online at www.chandon.com/etoile-restaurant. On Aug. 14, Beaulieu Vineyards hosts their annual harvest lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $60 ($45 for club members). You’ll savor memorable pairings of food and wine and get a vineyard education to boot. Call 800-373-5896 for further details. Trefethen Family Vineyards is throwing a “Y’all Come Harvest Party” on Sept. 18 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Taste their wines while accompanying foods are cooked up on the grill. No black ties for this event, but a touch of western flair is welcome. The cost is $60 ($50 for members). For more information, call 800-556-4847.

Family fun

E very harvest, St Helena has a Hometown Harvest Festival, and this year, it is on Oct. 16. This event draws a huge crowd of locals.

The day starts with the legendary pet parade. Local winemakers, their families, business owners, and people from all over the valley gather and try to outdo one another with themed costume designs for their pets as well as themselves. There are tons of laughs and lots of good spirit. A faire begins right after the parade with booths of the most unusual and spectacular gifts. In addition there is a kid section with games, crafts and jumping houses, lots of good food — and as always in Napa Valley — good wine offerings. This takes place on Oak Street, and there is no general entry fee. There are dozens of other things to do in Napa Valley at harvest, including Sequoia Grove’s Harvest event on Oct. 2 , V Sattui’s Crush Party on Oct. 9. Call your favorite wineries and see how they plan to ignite your senses this harvest. Be a part of the 2010 harvest. There will never be another one exactly like it.

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S ince it began in 1990, the Sutter Home ‘Build a Better Burger Contest’ (commonly referred to as

the BBBC) in St. Helena has become the country’s ultimate burger challenge, with a venue, organization and the prize money to match. But if you are a California resident forget about entering; it is forbidden by one of those quirky alcohol-related wine for which the Golden State is famous. “I’ve been working with Sutter Home and Build a Better Burger since the contest began, and it has given me enormous pleasure to watch it grow and mature into the top annual cooking contest in the nation,” said prolific local author James McNair. “For the past several years, we were one of the top five highest-paying cooking competitions, but this year’s increased Grand Prize of $100,000 moved BBBC into the top spot for annual contests. Now only the venerable Pillsbury Bake-Off, which awards $1,000,000 Grand Prize tops us.” Speaking of judges, it has been a well-known and accomplished group over the years. There have been chefs like Cindy Pawlcyn, Jan Birnbaum, Donna and Giovanni Scala, Mark Miller, Joey Altman, Cat Cora, Greg Cole, Patricia Unterman, Judy Rogers, plus food entrepreneur Bruce Aidells. Roger and Bob Trinchero, owners of Sutter Home, have even judged. Writers and chefs at the judge’s table have included Michael Bauer, Chris Schlesinger, winery

chef Jeffrey Starr, Sheila Lukins, Marion Cunningham and the Napa Valley Register’s own L. Pierce Carson. In 2002, I even was there alongside some pretty impressive people to cast my vote, and I had a wonderful time even if I did award one burger (pork, I think; much too dry) the lowest score ever given. But the rest were wonderful and innovative and judging was a difficult, if tasty, task when we all retired to a private room to talk it over. As McNair explains it, in choosing the 10 finalists each year, they look for recipes that are creative, well written, and have the potential for tasting great. For many years, McNair and his partner, Andrew Moore, had the daunting task of reading every entry, which topped out one year at about 10,000. “During the last few years, thankfully, Sutter Home’s legal screeners first pour over each entry to make certain that the recipes meet all of the criteria and follow all the rules. Through the summer, Andrew and I review the hundreds of recipes that pass review and chose our favorites.. After the contest closes, we meet with the chefs at Trinchero Culinary Center to further whittle the recipes down to those that sound like the very best, and then we cook, taste, and score them based on creativity, visual appeal and taste to determine the 10 finalists (five beef and five alternative) that will be invited. This 2010 Grand Prize for the best beef burger will be $100,000, and the Best

Alternative Burger (anything but beef) will be awarded $15,000. Quite a difference from 1990, then the Grand Prize was $10,000. Including this year’s prizes, the BBBC will have awarded more than $700,00 in cash, plus weekend trips to Napa Valley for the nearly 300 finalists. To mark the 20th anniversary of the contest, McNair, long-time judge, and chef Jeffrey Starr have expanded some of the winning recipes into a book, “Burger Parties,” which includes side dishes and wine pairings. As Bob Trinchero, the man who signs those big checks reflects, “Twenty years ago, we wanted to assure Americans, who seemed more likely to enjoy beer and soda pop with casual meals, that it was OK to go a little crazy and have a glass of wine with, say, a big, juicy hamburger. There wasn’t any reason to wait for the white tablecloth or the special occasion. Our Italian heritage taught us that wine was created to be enjoyed with food — all kinds of food. We thought America should know that.  “Using flavors and ingredients from around the world, they bring the idea of America as a melting pot to life. And, needless to say, I have enjoyed myself thoroughly, sampling the finalists’ recipes and helping to select the winners on several occasions. My brother has also judged the competition a couple of times, and our sister has never missed a cook-off.”

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L ining a high shelf at Carpe Diem is a collection of wine bottles; each is a story in his own evolution as a lover of wine, said Steve Distler, who is one of the trio who has launched Napa’s newest wine bar and restaurant.

Even better, however, than the story of the Scarecrow and the Heitz Martha’s Vineyard cab, is the tale of how three young people — Steve, and Scott and Stephanie Kendall — pooled their talents and with the enthusiastic help of their families, followed a dream. The idea of Carpe Diem — “seize the day” — grew over several years along with the friendship between the New Yorker and Kendalls, a California couple. Steve, a former history teacher who fell in love with wine, became a sommelier, and left his job, family and friends to drive across the country. “Napa was my goal,” Steve said. He found a job at Del Dotto Winery in St. Helena. “Wine was a hobby, then a passion, and now it’s my way of life.” Stephanie and Scott Kendall both grew up in Sonoma County but met — fittingly — at a restaurant in San Diego State University. Scott, the son of a home economics teacher and grandson of one of the original recipe creators for Sunset Magazine, learned to cook from these ladies and had worked in a variety of restaurants before going off to study business at San Diego State. Stephanie, the daughter of a pilot, had been able to travel extensively with her mom and sister. With a love of food, wine and traveling in common, the couple set out to travel around the world after they graduated.“It was our last hurrah before we knew we were going to have to join the real world,” Stephanie said.After traveling for a year, exploring the food and wine on various continents, they landed in Napa. Scott worked as a chef, and Stephanie went to work in the wine industry, at Del Dotto Winery. The three became friends. “For two years, we

talked about opening a place in Napa,” Steve said. “We kept making plans.” The trio had in mind some place fun and friendly, where guests could enjoy food and wine as much as they did. This is when parental help kicked in. “I told them, ‘Come up with a business plan and I’ll back you,’” said Stephanie’s mother, Laurie Pederson, who now lives in Victoria, B.C. “And they did it.” They agreed Steve would be the wine director, Steve the chef and Stephanie would manage marketing and the front of the house. They found the empty space on Second Street in downtown Napa — the Gondola Restaurant had closed some time earlier. In October 2009, they signed a lease and went to work renovating the dark and dated space into the light, bright, stylish home of Carpe Diem. The new space is divided between a bar with a television on one side, and a dining area with tables on the other. They’ve also added outdoor seating. “It was nine months from the time we started until when we opened (in June),” Steve said. “This place is our baby.”

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A month after opening, the group hosted an open house to celebrate and to thank bed and breakfast owners who have been sending guests their way. On hand, as well, was Stephanie’s mother, Laurie, who had come south to help with the opening, and Scott’s mother, Karen Kendall, who was helping serve the dishes her son was cooking up in the kitchen. “I have been having a blast,” Laurie said. “We’ve been so happy to see so many locals coming in — and coming back. We’re happy to have everyone come in but we are really here for locals.”

1) The team at Carpe Diem Wine Bar which has opened on Second Street in downtown Napa, from left, Chef Scott Kendall, manag-ers Stephanie Kendall and Laurie Pederson with winedirector Steve Distler.

2) Cabernet braised short rib sliders with radicchio and snap pea slaw from Carpe Diem Wine Bar in downtown Napa.

3) On the menu at Carpe Diem Wine Bar in down-town Napa is Calabrian red pepper calamari with chorizo, fingerling potatoes and baby arugula.

4) Hazelnut and flambéed banana with vanilla bean ice cream and lattice tuile from Carpe Diem Wine Bar in downtown Napa.

5) Crispy olives with herb goat cheese filling from Carpe Diem Wine Bar on Second Street in downtown Napa.

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KarenKendallsaidhersonwoulddefinitelygethighmarksinherhomeeconomicsclass,asStevesentoutplattersofdishesthathavealreadybecomefavorites,includingdeepfriedolives,shortribsliders,(braisedfor18hoursincabernetsauvignon),andsalmontatare,mixedwithcucumber,jicamaandgrapefruitandservedonawontoncrisp. Theideaistoservesimple,butgreat,foodthatpairswellwiththewines,Scottsaid.Headdedthatcreatingthemenuwasacollaborativeeffort,basedonlotsoftastingandexperimentation.“We’vealreadychangedthemenu.Wewanttokeepitseasonal,”said Scott, who added that he incorporates produce grownorganicallyonhismother’sSebastopolfarmintothemenu. Otherhits thatwill likelybestaplesonthemenuincludetruffledpopcornmadewithMarconaalmondsandtrufflesalt;friestossedwithharissaspicesandParmesancheese,Kobecorndogs,andflatbreadsbakedinthestoneoven. Therestaurantalsoservesaselectionofcheeses,charcuterie,othersmallplates,a“soupofthemoment”anddesserts. Thegroupagreedtheytriedtokeeppricesreasonableandappealingtoalocalpatrons.Theserangefrom$3foradishofspicedalmondsto$26fora“BigDeal”cheeseandcharcuterieboard,butmostofthedishesarearound$10orunder. Steve estimates he might have tasted 3,000 wines beforechoosingthe80thatareontheiropeninglist.“Iwantedanarrayofinterestingwines,”hesaid,“buttheyhadtogowithfood.” HismothercomesfromthePugliaregionofItaly,hesaid,andlongbeforehesetouttostudywines,he’dlearned,growingupinanItalianfamily,thatwineismeanttogowithfood,and“thebestwinesaren’talwaysthemostexpensive.”FoodandwinepairinginItaly,henoted,grewfromputtinglocalwineswiththelocalfoods. Hekeepsaflexibleattitudetowardpairings;henoted,forexample,thattheymightrecommendacabernettogowiththecab-braisedsliders,butthatdoesn’tmeanadinercanexperimentwithanothervarietal. Aswiththefood,hesaid,thegoalwastokeeppricesfair.“Wedidn’twanttodothetriplemark-up,”hesaid. Winesbytheglassrangefrom$7forSanPermisEtoile,aSemillonRoussanneblendfromtheCentralCoast, to$17fora JaysonSonomacoastpinotnoir.Winesby thebottle rangefroma2008InnocentBystanderfromAustraliafor$22to$95foraLancastercab—withlotsinbetween,andanimpressivereservelistincludinga2007Scarecrow($600)anda2003Heitz“Martha’sVineyard”cab($200. Thereareplentyofwines,however, thatwon’tbreak thebank,andSteveishappytodiscussoptions. WhilethefocusofthewinelistisonCaliforniawines,there’sagoodrepresentationfromEurope,SouthAfrica,AustraliaandNewZealandandSouthAmericaaswell. Tastingsarealsooffered in flights,andFridays includeaspecial faceofof twowines fromthesamevarietalTheyalsoservebeerontapandcoffee. “Idon’t follow scores,”Steve said. “I justwantpeople toenjoywine.Idon’twantpeopletohavetoanalyzeawineforthreehoursbeforetheydrinkit. “Thisallfitsourphilosophy,”heconcluded—“Eat,drinkandbemerry.” Anotherwayofsaying,“Seizetheday.”

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hen Napa musician Lou Zanardi began his accordion-playing career more than 50 years ago, locals had their choice of nightlife and live music. “Napa had a lot of nice night spots for people to enjoy themselves on the weekend,” recalled Zanardi, who now plays Monday and Wednesday nights at Ristorante Allegria on First Street in downtown Napa.

“Peoplehadagoodtime,”hecontinued.“The Night Cap had a Hammond organ.There was the 300 Club, over at the BelAireBowl.TheSilverLeafwascountryandwestern.” As Napa developed from anagricultural and industrial county into aninternationally-knowndestinationfor finewine and food, the smoke-filled bars ofZanardi’syouthweregraduallyreplacedbyrestaurants and shopping centers. By theearly2000s,thephrase“nightlifeinNapa”hadbecomelittlemorethanajoke. Butthatwasthen. Today’sNapaValleyoffersnight-timeentertainment throughout the week, withlivemusicrangingfrombig-nameconcertstointimateclubsets.Weekendsarestillthebusiesttime,butevenonaMonday—thepokiestnightoftheweek,nomatterwhereyouare—there’susuallyafreemovieattheSt. Helena Public Library (www.shpl.org),andanynumberofmusicianslikeZanardiplayingfortipsatrestaurants. Andwhiletheremaynotbeacountryand western club or a night spot with itsownHammondorgan,downtownNapahashaditsownlive-musicshowcaseformorethantwoyears.LocatedinthehistoricHattBuildingatMainandFifthstreets,Silo’sJazzClub offers an eclectic line-up of musicalactsfournightsaweekinanintimatesettingwithroomforjust100listeners. “IthinkpeoplearerealizingthereisanightlifescenesinceSilo’shasbeenthere,”saystheclub’sproprietor,KeithStansberry.“Wegetalotofpeoplewalkingby,andalotofpeoplewhoweretoldbytheirconcierge—becauseeverybodythat’satouristalwaysasks what is there to do around here atnight.” Opened in 2008, Silo’s was the onlyclubintownwithanadmissionchargeuntil

theopening,earlierthisyear,oftheUptownTheatreonThirdStreet. Originally an Art Deco-era moviepalace,andlateramultiplexuntilitclosedinthe1990s,theUptownhasbeenlavishlyrefurbished into a spacious concert hallwherepatronscanbuybeer,wineandvodkainthelobbyandcarrytheirdrinkstotheirseats. “Theyhavethesamekindoflicensewedo,buttheyareaconcertvenue,”explainsStansberry,whoseestheUptownas“helpingthesceneofmusicintheNapaValley. “I think it’s a tremendous asset,”continued Stansberry, who has added amonthlySaturday-nightDJdancepartytohis musical roster to satisfy Napa’s long-standingdemandforaplacetodance. Local restaurants, like the popularNormanRoseTavernandOenotrionFirstStreetandGrace’sTableonSecondStreet,are also benefiting from the before- andafter-concertcrowdsthatflooddowntownfor shows at the Uptown and the historicNapaValleyOperaHouseonMainStreet. Some eateries are extending theirhourstoaccommodatethenewnight-time

customers: Bistro Sabor on First Streetservesitsinexpensivepan-Latinmenu,wine,sakeandbeeruntil1:20a.m.onweekends,whileOenotrihasbeenkeepingitsbaropenevenafterthelastdinershavefinishedtheirmeals. Other restaurants book their ownmusic:UvaTrattoriaonClintonStreet,forinstance, is known for its lively, swingingjazz bands that often get patrons up anddancingbetweenthetables. Napa isn’t the only valley city witha lively, restaurant-based music scene:Ana’s Cantina in St. Helena and severalrestaurants along Calistoga’s main drag,Lincoln Avenue, regularly host live blues,jazz,countryanddancebands. AndNapaisalsohometoagrowingdo-it-yourselfmovementofyoungperformerswhohavebeenorganizingtheirowngrass-rootseventsatnon-traditionalvenuesliketheBloomhairsalononMainStreet,whichoften opens for all-ages Sunday concerts,and nearby Napa Valley Coffee RoastingCompany, which hosts a monthly open-microphone night that attracts singers,poetsandevenbellydancers. If you, too, would rather make yourown music, Thursday is karaoke nightat both Ana’s Cantina and the TrancasSteakhouse in Napa. Or if drama is moretoyourtaste,takeinashowattheaward-winning Dreamweavers Theatre or checkout the latest production by the upstartLuckyPennytroupe. From Oct. 15 through Nov. 14, localmusic and art of all kinds will be thecenterpiece of the county’s first-ever artscelebration,NapaValleyArts2010,takingplaceatlocationsfromAmericanCanyontoCalistoga. The month-long festival kicks offwith a reception at Mumm Napa Valley,where the winery’s famed photographygallerywillfeatureportraitsoflocalartistsatwork.Dance,theatre,literature,culturalandheritageprograms,newmediaandartseducation will all be a part of the festivalcalendar; you can find out more at www.nvarts.org,wherethenonprofitArtsCouncilNapa Valley also maintains a calendar ofartseventsthroughoutthecounty. If you don’t have a well-informedconcierge or host to advise you, thissite and the calendar listings at www.napavalleyregister.com are the best placestostartplanningyournightoutintheNapaValley.

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ART MEETS WINEBy Inside Napa Valley Staff

A rt meets wine is a new show running through Oct. 31 at Napa Valley Museum in Yountville. Curated by

award-winning graphic designer Jim Cross, “Art & Wine: Expressions of an Industry “ is a look at the artwork, packaging and presentation of Napa Valley wines. The show examines the art designers have created for wines including wine labels, shipping cartons, capsules — design pieces that cover a cork or other stopper — and brochures by international and Bay Area designers. Rare and contemporary books, bottle tickets, decanters, corkscrews, and heraldic banners depicting the crests of historic houses of wine and photographs complete the exhibit.

Selections by artist Earl Thollander, printmaker Henry Evans and photographs by Chuck O’Rear are part of the show, which also includes reportedly the largest vintage poster in the world, one of three created in 1892 by Alfred Choubrac. It depicts a party scene in Burgundy, organized to celebrate the harvest. “The Art & Wine: Expressions of an Industry” exhibition is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The downstairs History Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Napa Valley Museum is at 55 Presidents Circle in Yountville, on the grounds of the Veterans Home of California. For more information, call 707-944-0500 or visit www.napavalleymuseum.org .

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T hrough Sept. 30 the Napa County Historical Society presents “Harvesting History,” an exhibition dedicated to the valley’s wine and agricultural industries.

It is sponsored by Freemark Abbey Winery, Charles Krug Winery and the Jack L. Davies Fund. Contrary to modern perception, the Napa Valley did not start as a region known for winemaking. During the mid 1800s, the area was recognized for its investment in livestock and wheat. Long- established wheat farmers were appalled when wine reformers suggested that Napa shift its economic interests to viticulture. However, despite their skepticism, the shift toward converting wheat fields to wine grapes continued. “Harvesting History” delves into a past of complicated hybrid roots. While early winemakers experimented with mission and imported vines, agriculturalists were productive in the cultivation of walnut, olive, prune and fruit trees. Calistoga’s Sam Brannan was even reported to be involved in sericulture, the raising of silk worms. His mulberry trees are a subtle reminder of the diverse farming interests prevalent during the Victorian period. Despite the differences between agricultural and winegrowing interests, Napa Valley residents were united in their common goal to see

the valley realize its potential as a fertile region with a conducive climate. From wine barrels, grapevines and Asian kimonos to farming implements, orchard trees and cider jugs, “Harvesting History” provides a range of artifacts. “I never realized how many known and lesser known individuals were involved in seeing Napa realize its potential as a world renowned wine-making region,” curator Jennifer Maudru said. “They were the pioneer cultivators, emigrating from various countries around the world only to struggle with their acclimation to American culture in order to become talented winemakers and agriculturalists. They represent the founding roots of Napa Valley’s wine industry through their struggles and hardship as well as their innovative ideas and experiments. They persevered even after devoting years of their lives to nurturing their vines, only to see them destroyed by a root louse or earthquake.” “Harvesting History” is on display in the historic Goodman Library at 1219 First St.,Napa. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free; however donations are appreciated. Visit www.napahistory.org for the Society’s full calendar of events and programs.

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lthough she’s named for the daughter of great-uncle Sergei Rachmaninoff , the celebrated Russian composer, Tatiana Copeland

never learned to play an instrument. Regrettable, she says, since her mother trained in her own early years to follow in uncle Sergei’s footsteps. But comparisons were inevitable, Tatiana says today. Her mother chose to discontinue lessons at 18 rather than be forever compared to the celebrated pianist/composer, one of the best of his era. “I think because of that she did not want me to study piano. I grew up in Argentina where it was hot and humid, which was always the reason she gave for not having a piano in the house.” Tatiana and her husband, Gerret Copeland, are unbounded supporters of the arts, particularly music and museums. While they work and live in Delaware, they own and operate Bouchaine Vineyards in Carneros and are substantial underwriters of Festival del Sole, the summer arts festival that wrapped up its fifth season in the Napa Valley in late July. Bouchaine Vineyards sponsors the festival’s Young Artist Concert series, a program that features young artists in recital throughout the run of the festival. Speaking to an audience about the reasons for their sponsorship, Tatiana Copeland said she and her husband were inspired to present young artists at Festival del Sole because “we are sad the schools have stopped teaching music to our youth.” Paraphrasing a speech given to Maria Callas in Terrence McNally’s play, “Master Class,” Copeland reminded concertgoers

that “a life without music is not a life lived to its fullest.” Paying tribute as well to her family’s thousand years of Russian ancestry, Tatiana Copeland and her husband also underwrite the performances of the Russian National Orchestra at Festival del Sole. And because of that association with the Russian National Orchestra, the Copelands were invited to two very special performances given by the orchestra this past May. In his attempts to bring various factions of the religious world together, Pope Benedict XVI invited the head of the Russian Catholic Church to the Vatican in May. One of the pope’s welcoming gestures was an invitation to the Russian National Orchestra to perform inside the Vatican. Sophia Loren served as honorary chair of the event, as her son, Carlo Ponti, was conducting the orchestra, as he has done on several occasions in the Napa Valley. “It was an incredible performance,” Copeland said. “The following week, we underwrote a performance of the orchestra at Semperoper in Dresden — (Mikhail) Pletnev conducted. I was born in Dresden and left as a baby. It was the first time I had been back and it was a remarkable occasion.” Both Tatiana and Gerret Copeland are involved in money management, taxes and, for a time, Gerret had a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. As for Bouchaine, Tatiana serves as president. She manages finances, marketing and sales, while her husband serves as chairman. “We don’t come (to Carneros) enough,” she declared. “We are in contact daily and we have great winemaking, sales and administrative teams.”

Gerret, a member of the renowned du Pont family, is also devoted to protecting open space and the Brandywine River, water source for Wilmington, Del., where they reside. “He is focused on preserving land through easements on large estates on Chesapeake Bay and is intent on stopping overbuilding. He’s a farmer, too.” Tatiana Copeland loves to help landscape beautiful gardens and bring music to the masses. “Music is part of my soul. Business often fills my head and for me to be good at that, or good at anything, something must feed me ... that something is classical music. I always have music on in my office. “It’s become apparent to Gerret and me there’s no longer much support for the arts. Charitable donations are going elsewhere. There’s just no money for music. Music should play a huge role in a person’s upbringing, we feel, so we are doing what we can.” At home, the Copelands are big supporters of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, the Grand Opera House and the Delaware Art Museum, which has one of the largest pre-Raphaelite art collections in the world. “Our latest goal is to have the Rossetti Quartet (which played at this year’s Festival del Sole) perform at the museum in front of a Rosetti painting,” Copeland said. The Copelands also underwrote a new recording by Delaware Symphony Orchestra and the LA Guitar Quartet, performing the Rodrigo concerto. “We’re shipping copies of the CD to all members of the Bouchaine wine club,” she added. “We think it’s so good that it should be considered for a Grammy this year.” Copies of the CD can be purchased at amazon.com or by contacting Bouchaine Vineyards.

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2) “Homage to our Native Roots” by Carlos Zamora of Oakland is on display at Opera House Plaza behind the Napa Valley Opera House. The 10 sculptures are scattered throughout down-town Napa and will be in place until next May, when they will be replace with another group. ARTwalk is a joint effort with the city of Napa nad Arts Council Napa Valley.

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“THE BIRD.” “THE THRONE.” “CHINOOK RESURRECTION.” These works and seven other sculptures have been installed in downtown Napa for one year, lending an artistic spirit to an area trying to reinvent itself. The project, billed as Napa ARTwalk, debuted in full glory in mid July. “This art will bring people downtown and enhance the environment. It’s teaching the public what sculpture can be. It’s not just statues of George Washington,” said Kristina Young, the acting executive director of Arts Council Napa Valley. The Arts Council and the city’s redevelopment agency are sponsoring Napa ARTwalk. The agency put up $25,000 for pedestals and brochures. The council organized the competition. When the call went out for West Coast entries, 20 sculptors, including five from Napa County, submitted 50 entries, Young said. A jury of professional arts judged the submissions without knowing the identities of the artists. Ann Shelby Valentine of Calistoga, who created a nine-foot-tall mosaic stele that captures a variety of Napa River motifs, was the only Napa County artist selected. Others ranged from Berkeley and West Sacramento to Eureka and Portland. Two live in Santa Rosa. Each artist receives $1,000 and the opportunity to have his or her work seen in busy locations, Jennifer LaLiberté, the city’s redevelopment manager, said. “Having your work shown in Napa is really exciting,” Young said. “There are many tourists coming here. Napa is up and coming.”

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FALL 2010 EVENTS

August 21

Clinic Ole Chili BallKeep your formal wear in your closetand put on your dancing shoes — it’s timefor one of Napa Valley’s favorite summertim parties, the Clinic Ole Chili Ball, 5-9 p.m., atCharles Krug Winery in St. Helena. The event benefitsCommunity Health Clinic Ole, Sister Ann Dental Clinic,and Healthy Moms and Babies, which provide services to morethan 20,000 low-income, uninsured Napa County residents annually. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door for adults; $10 for children 7-12; children 6 and under are admitted free. For information, visit www.clinicole.org. To purchase tickets, call 254-1774, ext. 239.

August 21

Napa Valley Art FestivalThe Napa Valley Art Festival is a juried exhibit and sale of more than 300 original paintings by 30 of the West’s premier representational artists. A portion of the sales will benefit Connolly Ranch Education Center. It’s held at the Yountville Community Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 256-3828.

August 20

“The Taming ofthe Shrew”Shakespeare Napa Valley presents “The Taming of the Shrew” Aug. 20-22 and 27-29 at 7 p.m. in Veterans Park at the corner of Third and Main streets in Napa. Admission is free. Park opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnics. For more information, call 259-8077 or visit www.napavalley.edu/arts.

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Harvest StompCowboy boots and hats are in abundance when Napa Valley Grapegrowers host the pre-eminent harvest party of the year, 6-10 p.m. with wines, live music, and a food from around the world. For more information, call 944-8311.

August 28

Hands Across the ValleyA food and wine reception, buffet dinner, live and silent auction and dancing under the stars are all part of this annual event, which raises funds for food banks to help the hungry. This year it’s 6-11 p.m. at the Ranch Winery, 105 Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena. Tickets are $150. Information, www.handsacrossthevalley.com.

August 29

Barn Tour 2010Tour the historic barns of the Carneros region with Preservation Napa Valley and the Napa County Farm Bureau. The day-long event includes Brunch in a Barn, live bluegrass, and art displays. Tickets are $45 person. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 258-9286.

August 20

A Day for the QueenA benefit for the Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, this day-long event at Silverado Resort and Country Club begins with a morning of tennis and golf tournaments. Mid-day, a luncheon is followed by a fashion show. The benefit concludes with an evening barbecue dinner and dance. Silverado Country Club and Resort is at 1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa. Information, 251-1882.

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FALL 2010 EVENTS

September 4

Napa Valley Tomato FestivalThe first Napa Valley Tomato Festival, 3-6 p.m., at Connolly Ranch in Napa includes tomato contests, tastings, sales and demonstrations, farm tours, live music, games and a silent auction. A family-style “Farm Fresh Dinner,” follows, 6:30-9:30 p.m. General admission tickets for the festival are $20. Tickets for children 11-18 are $10; under 11 admitted free. Dinner tickets are $100 andinclude festival activities. All proceeds benefit Connolly Ranch and theNapa County Farm Bureau.

Connolly Ranch is at 3141 Browns Valley Road. For tickets and information, call 224-5403 or visit www.NapaValleyTomatoFestival.com. 

September 10

Napa County HispanicNetwork BanquetThis annual dinner and dance at Silverado Country Club and Resort 27th annual Scholarship Banquet honors 35 current scholarship winners and past winners and raises funds to help more students. A no-host bar and silent auction reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing, 8:30-11 p.m. to the music of Tito Y Su Son de Cuba. Tickets are $90 through Sept. 1 and $110 at the door.To attend the dance only, tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, go online to www.napacountyhispanicnetwork.com.

September 3

Cheers!St. Helenans take to the streets the first Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m. for a community social with tastings up and down Main Street. You can ride the Wine Train Special to Cheers! It runs special trains between Napa, Yountville andSt. Helena, 5-10 p.m.

For more information about Cheers!,visit www.cheerssthelena.com. To findout about the Wine Train to Cheers,call (800-427-4124.

September 5

Napa River FestivalAdmission is free to the annual River Festival at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa, 3-9 p.m. Elvin Bishop and his band open the entertainment, followed by the Napa High School Marching Band and the Napa Valley Symphony. Fireworks follow. Information, 254-8520.

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September 11

Staglin Music Festival for Mental HealthThe Staglin Family Vineyard’s Music Festival for Mental Health begins with a free scientific symposium starting at noon. This is followed by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, a concert with country rock star Dwight Yoakum and dinner under the stars prepared by Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine. Tickets for the reception, concert and dinner are $750. All proceeds support cutting-edge mental health research programs.

For more information, call 963-4038 or visitwww.imhro.org/the-staglin-music-festival-for-mental-health-2010.

September 18

Napa Valley Aloha FestivalEntertainment and vendors from the Hawaiian/Polynesian community present music, dance, authentic foods, arts and crafts, clothing and wares at Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, 575 Third Street,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food donations will be accepted to benefit the Napa Valley Food Bank. For more information, 966-4017.

September 15

Viva MexicoCalistoga’s Pioneer Park is home to cries of “Viva Mexico!” when the city celebrates Mexican Independence Day with food, music and dance, 5-9 p.m. Info, 942-6333.

September 25

Cruisin’ CalistogaCalistoga’s annual Beer & Wine Festival & Classic Car Show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a chili and pasta cook offs, and beer and wine tastings 1-4 p.m. at the Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 North Oak St. Tickets are $25. For more information,call 942-1473.

September 19

Napa Valley Opera House GalaThe Napa Valley Opera House celebratesits 130th anniversary this year, and “All Jazzed Up, A Swinging Gala” will raise funds to keep it going strong. The gala begins a 4 p.m. with a reception and outdoor concert with the Ramsey Lewis Trio at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, followed by dinner and a live auction in the historic Carriage House. Tickets are $35-$1,250. For more information, call 226-7372.

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FALL 2010 EVENTS

OctOber 1

Grand Traditions Gala A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, dinner paired with Napa Valley wines, live and silent auction items, magnum wine library raffle, and dancing all benefit ParentsCAN, an organization serving Napa County families of children with disabilities. It starts at 6 p.m. at the Silverado Country Club and Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. For more information, 253-7444.

OctOber 16

St. Helena Hometown Harvest FestivalCelebrate the end of the harvest season in the Napa Valley. The festival starts at 8:30 a.m. with the pet parade through downtown and also includes food and craft booths, wine pouring stations, live music and a wine auction. It’s free to attend. For information, call 963-5706.

OctOber 23-24

Calistoga Downtown Blues FestivalEvery fall, Calistoga hosts a two-day blues festival that features some of the best of the North Bay blues bands, coupled with wine tasting, at downtown locations and at participating vineyards. Noon to 5 p.m. For fees and more information, call 942-6333.

October

OctOber 9

Support Our Canine Heroes Guide Dogs for the Blind hosts the Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa. An evening of fine wines and a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and a puppy photo booth support veterinary care for our puppies-in-training and working guides. Tickets are $300 and up. 4:30–10 p.m. For more information, call 800-295-4050.

OctOber 16

Art-tivore Antics Dinner and dancing, and live and silent auctions create a benefit for Di Rosa, which houses the largest collection of works by Northern California artists on a nature preserve in the Carneros region. Tickets are $300. For reservations, e-mail auction@dirosaart.org or call 226-5991, ext. 46.

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farmhouses. The residence, along with a stone winery and tasting room, is on 15 acres near Silverado Country Club and Resort. With views in all directions, it overlooks nine vineyard acres and Lake Cynthia. The house, centered on a great room with a soaring ceiling, is furnished with Italian antiques and artifacts and decorated in warm colors. Its 5,000-bottle wine cave houses a collection of French and American wines. Outside is a covered entertaining area with kitchen and fireplace.

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This 1960s home, located at the Silverado Country Club, was badly damaged in a flood. When the owners razed and rebuilt

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Napa Valley

Renowned for their wines, some

Napa Valley wineries have other

spirits to offer their guests as well.

While steeped in a long, rich and

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ocated just north of the city of Napa is Trefethen winery. When founded by brothers George and James Goodman in 1886, the winery was known as Eschol — Hebrew

for “valley of the grape.” During Prohibition, 1920-1933, the winery was rumored to be a bootleg operation site. One story tells of a young man who broke into the old winery to steal liquor and was caught in the act by bootleggers. According to the tale, the bootleggers lynched the young man, hanging him from one of the interior ceiling beams of the upstairs area of the winery. It has been reported that some people have sensed and even seen the course of that gruesome event unfold. While others have told of seeing the shadow of a human-like form swinging overhead. Another tragic death is said to be the catalyst for paranormal activity at Frog’s Leap winery in Rutherford. Historic records tell of how the wife of the original owner, Chris Adamson, died by unnatural causes. There are two versions of Mrs. Adamson’s demise. The first claims she was murdered by poisoning. The second claims she hung herself. Regardless of the means, it is believed Mrs. Adamson’s death occurred by Barrel #19 and due to her husband’s infidelity. Moving forward to contemporary times, many of those who work in the Frog’s Leap winery cellar have reported a similar spine-tingling experience. As these mortals pass by and/or stand near the infamous Barrel #19, the hair on the back of their necks stands on end as they feel an intense, dark coldness envelop them. Still others have had different eerie experiences in the winery. Stationary objects resting on shelves or in storage containers suddenly and inexplicably are hurdled across the room. The angry spirit thought to be responsible for all of this paranormal activity is assumed to be Mrs. Adamson. Some Frog’s Leap staff refer to her as “La Presencia.” The hamlet of Rutherford seems to be a hotbed of paranormal activity with numerous other ghost sightings throughout town. Its two iconic wineries, Beaulieu and Rubicon, both have their resident ghosts, including their watchful past owners.

At Beaulieu Vineyards, both visitors and employees alike have seen a transparent apparition at the winery. Described as a white-haired gentleman wearing a double-breasted suit with a necktie, this ghost has been seen throughout the facility including the aging cellar and tasting room. Those who witnessed this apparition have said he is a kind spirit. Most of those witnesses feel the spirit is Georges de Latour, founder of Beaulieu Vineyards. Across the road, Highway 29, to the west of Beaulieu is the former Inglenook Vineyard and Winery, now Rubicon. Based on witness accounts, this 19th century winery may have three different male ghosts. The first of this supernatural trio is thought to be the winery’s original founder and owner, Gustave Niebaum. To the surprise of both guests and staff, he appears in the tasting room standing at the head of a table. From this vantage point, he surveys the wine inventory and orderliness of the hospitality center. He is described as being tall, slender with a long beard and extremely transparent. On occasion, this purported ghost of Niebaum has also been seen walking around the third floor area to inspect the winemaking apparatus and equipment. Then, just outside of the winery doors located at the north end of the building, a second male apparition has been seen. While descriptions vary, he is thought to be John Armstrong, Niebaum’s general manager. The third spirit has been spotted wandering the winery grounds. Described as a middle-aged, dark-haired, handsome man dressed in white, the apparition is thought to be John Daniel, grand-nephew of Niebaum. Other local viticultural landmarks also have reports of paranormal activities, including two icons located just north of St. Helena. The first is Beringer Winery established in 1876-77 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer. The most spirited site on the property is the Rhine House. The winery has an overflowing file documenting all of the encounters.

The Rhine House was originally the private home of the Frederick Beringer family. In 1901, Frederick died of natural causes in his Rhine House bedroom, now the second floor Founders tasting room. Regarding the ghostly encounters, one account tells of an evening just after closing as two employees were cleaning up downstairs when all of a sudden a loud crash came from upstairs. The two employees, each taking a different staircase, went upstairs. With no one passing either one on their way to the Founders room, they entered Frederick’s former bedroom to find a silver serving tray and stemware inexplicably strewn across the room. The stories continue with others having heard mysterious foot-fall ascending the stairs when no one else was in the house. The most eerie of encounters, however, did profoundly frighten staff. The paranormal activity file states that after hours, the night crew, while cleaning the Rhine House, has been startled, or worse, the sight of Frederick walking through the walls. For one crew member, that was too much! He ran out of the house and has never returned. The neighboring Charles Krug Winery, just to the north and east of Beringer, is said to have a rather jocular spirit. This landmark winery was founded in 1861 by the 19th century patriarch of Napa Valley viticulture, Charles Krug. He died of natural causes at this property in 1892. In 1943, Cesare Mondavi purchased the property. While neither confirmed nor denied, this winery’s ghost story tells a tale of a disembodied male voice laughing in three to five intervals of “Ha-ha-ha!” This auditory encounter usually occurs in the production area and near the aging cellar doors. While many mortals say this spirit is Krug, some feel it may be the patriarch of the Mondavi family, Cesare. For as many local wineries, vineyards and bottles of wine, there is at least an equal number of stories about Napa Valley and County’s supernatural spirits.

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Former Iron Chef star Masaharu Morimotoopens his sixth restaurantat the Riverfront indowntown Napa.

By L. PIERCE CARSON Inside Napa Valley Staff Writer | Photos JORGEN GULLIKSEN

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“I am 55 years old, I have blood type B and I grew up in Hiroshima, Japan,” was the good-natured reply to the question, “Who is Morimoto?” A c e l e b r a t e d restaurateur and TV chef

whose appearances on Iron Chef have given him instant name recognition, Masaharu Morimoto was talking about himself and his first West Coast restaurant, Morimoto Napa, which opened in Julyl While most of us know Morimoto from his humble, successful turns on the popular TV culinary competition, Iron Chef, little is known about his early years, the years he spent deciding on a career in his native Japan. “I had two dreams,” the soft-spoken chef recalled. “One was baseball player. I was pretty good.” He said his family was not rolling in dough; in fact, he used the term “poor” to describe their financial status. “Once a month we went to a sushi restaurant, the whole family,” he continued. “I was very happy (when he was surrounded by family in this setting).” He was impressed by the talents of the sushi chefs as well as their crisp, clean white hats, jackets and aprons. It was an image he couldn’t get out of his head. Morimoto admits he would have pursued the baseball dream had he not severely injured a shoulder. But then there was the other dream — the dream of becoming a sushi chef. He altered his life plan, entering a culinary school in his hometown of Hiroshima. At the age of 24, Morimoto opened his first restaurant. It specialized in sushi but was also the place where his seamless integration of European and Western cooking techniques and preparations crept into his dishes. Anxious to continue a pursuit of East meets West in the kitchen, Morimoto sold the Hiroshima restaurant five years later and headed to the United States.

“I purchased a one-year open ticket (that allowed various stops in the U.S.),” he continues. “My first stop was New York — I stayed there.” Once he received a green card allowing him to work in this country, Morimoto was hired to operate a one-man sushi bar in the exclusive Sony Club in Manhattan where he fed all manner of celebrities daily. It was here that he was introduced to Nobu Matsuhisa, another Japanese chef whose star was ascending in America. In the mid-’90s, Nobu opened a restaurant in New York City and invited Morimoto to join the team as executive chef.

Settling in Napa

M orimoto could have opened his first West Coast restaurant in San Francisco or Los Angeles. But he

already has five other restaurants in big cities — New York, Philadelphia, Tokyo, Mumbai and New Delhi. He visited Napa and found he liked the weather, was impressed with the Riverfront location and, most importantly, he found great product for his extensive menu. “The vegetables, the fruit are terrific,” he declared. And he liked the “big challenge” of a growing market, where his clientele could grow along with the tourist business, as a good percentage of visitors coming to Napa Valley are coming as much for food as they are for wine. “I will be here as much as I can,” he added. “The Napa project is important to me.” He did point out, however, that come September he’ll open his seventh restaurant, Morimoto Waikiki, in the new Ian Schrager/Marriott Edition Hotel overlooking the Waikiki Yacht Harbor. Morimoto does not install copycat eateries around the world — his restaurants in New York and Philadelphia are

completely different in both design and menu. The menu in Napa includes some signature dishes, a few tweaked for this market, and dishes designed just for Morimoto Napa. His mission, he explains, is to “spread my philosophy to locals.” Asked to expound on that philosophy, the amiable chef singled out dishes in his own country that have come from other cultures. Curry rice, for example, can be traced to India, and many Japanese people eat ramen noodles, which originated in China, he pointed out. Yet, today, many consider these dishes to be Japanese. Some people enjoy tasty raw fish as sashimi, others order it as carpaccio. “What’s important is that people eat it (not what the dish is called),” he added. “I have only one rule — there’s no rules. No rule is good.”

Behind the scenes

M orimoto has gained legions of fans by bringing together ingredients, styles and techniques of Eastern

and Western cuisine. Business associate Mark J. Stone said, “He does use unusual ingredients and has original ideas and dishes. I think viewers respect him as one of the real chefs on TV. His style of cooking is unique and he’s built up a popular following (as a result).”

Jeffrey Lunak, executive chef at Morimoto Napa, puts the finishing touches on sea urchin carbonara with smoked bacon and crispy shallots.

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StoneispresidentofMMManagement,theholdingcompanyforthechef’sinterests,overseeing all aspects of the Morimotoworldwideempire. He says the 7,500-square-footRiverfrontfeaturesan80-seatmaindiningroom, a private dining area that canaccommodate70andpatiodiningfor40.A sushi bar seats nine. Insiders maintainMorimoto has invested in excess of $5millioninhisfirstWestCoastoperation. Executive chef Jeffrey Lunak has akitchenstaffof50toexecuteMorimoto’sextensive menu. A North Dakota nativeLunak first hooked up with Morimotoin 2001, serving as chef de cuisine forMorimoto Philadelphia. Although he leftthatpost fiveyearsago,hekept in touchwith Morimoto and the two often talkedaboutaWestCoastproject. Lunak said it would have been“impossible to turn down” the offer toworkinNapa.“It’saloteasiertoturnoutgreat foodwhenyouhaveaccess togreatproduct,”henoted.

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A n obvious focus of the MorimotoNapamenuisseafood,whichcomesfrom both East and West Coast

purveyors as well as overnight deliveries

three or four times a week from Tokyo’sfamedTsukijifishmarket. The extensive sushi and sashimimenurunsthegamutoftorotoyellowtail,mackereltoseaeel,scallopstoabaloneandking crab. The caviar lineup includes seaurchin,snowcrabtomalleyandroe fromsalmon,codandflying fish.Thereare17differentmaki,includingadeep-friedsoftshellcrabrollwithasparagus, tobikoandscallions. Morimoto-style chirashi sushifeatures a dozen tasty fish and vegetableofferings. NewfortheNapamenuareMorimotobonemarrow(a12-14-inch lateral cutofbeefbonepreparedinatraditionalFrenchstyleandflavoredwiththechef’ssignatureseven spice mix and teriyaki sauce), foiegrasTakoyaki(ariffonpopularJapanesedumplings, made with foie gras insteadofoctopus),figtempura(friedlocalblackmissionfigsservedwithfoiegras-infusedchunkypeanutbuttersauceandhousemadepomegranate syrup), duck meatball soup(juicy meatballs made of ground Libertyduckwithmountainyamsinduckbroth),plusa frozen icebergwedge (Morimoto’stakeonaclassicthatcombineshalfaheadof iceberg lettucethathasbeenfrozen24hourstoppedwithcreamybluecheese,hotsmokedbacondressingandpickled localbabybellpeppers).

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Ad Hoc 6476 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.2487

Alexis Baking Company 1517 Thrid StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.258.1827

All Season’s Bistro 1400 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9111

Ana’s Cantina 1205 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4921

Andie’s Cafe 1042 Freeway DriveNapa, CA 94559

707.259.1107

Angèle 540 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.252.8115

Annaliên 1142 Main StreetNapa, California 94559

707.224.8319

Armadillo’s 1304 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8082

BarBersQ 3900-D Bel Aire PlazaNapa, CA 94559

707.224.6600

Bayleaf Restaurant 2025 Monticello RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.257.9720

Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard LaneNapa, CA 94558

707.224.3300

Checkers Restaurant 1414 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9300

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen

1327 Railroad AvenueSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1200

Cole’s Chop House 1122 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.224..6328

Coldstone Creamery 651 TrancasNapa, CA 94558

707.251.3703

Compadres Rio Grille 505 Lincoln AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.253.1111

Cook St. Helena 1310 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7088

Cucina Italiana 4310 Knoxville RaodNapa, CA 94558

707.966.2433

Cuvee 1650 Soscol AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.224.2330

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant

1025 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.252.4707

RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE

Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill RoadRutherford, CA 94573

707.963.1211

Azzurro Pizzeria & Enoteca

1260 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.255.5552

Bank Cafe & Barat the Westin

1314 McKinstry StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.5151

Cantinetta Piero 6774 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.8080

Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery

1250 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4101

CC Blue Sushi Bar & Restaurant

1148 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9100

Celadon 500 Main Street, Ste. GNapa, CA 94559

707.254.9690

Downtown Joe’s 902 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.258.2337

Enoteca & Winery(Oxbow Market)

610 First Street, #10Napa, CA 94559

707.256.3700

Etoile 1 California DriveYountville, CA 94599

800.736.2892

Farmat The Carneros Inn

4048 Sonoma HighwayNapa, CA 94559

707.299.4882

Fazerrati’s Pizza Restaurant

1517 Imola AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.255.1188

Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 645 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.254.9700

Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.0103

Boon Fly Café 4048 Sonoma HighwayNapa, CA 94559

707.299.4870

Bosko’s Trattoria 1364 Lincoln AvenueYountville, CA 94515

707.942.9088

Bottega Ristorante 6525 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.945.1050

Bouchon

6534 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.8037

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Bistro

975 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

800.943.9463

Brannan’s Grill 1374 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.2233

AKA Bistro 1320 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.8111

Brix 7377 St. Helena HwyYountville, CA 94558

707.944.2749

Buckhorn Grill 1201 Napa Town CenterNapa, CA 94558

707.265.9508

Buster’s BBQ 1207 Foothill BlvdCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.5605

Firewood Cafe 3824 Bel Aire PlazaNapa, CA 94559

707.224.9660

Buttercream Bakery& Diner

2297 Jefferson StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.255.6700

Foothill Grill 2766 Old Sonoma RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.252.6178

Cafe 29 3000 Highway 29, Ste. BSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.9919

Cafe Sarafornia 1413 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.0555

California Pizza 2410 Jefferson StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.252.3636

French Laundry 6640 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.2380

Flatiron Grille 1440 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.1220

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Frankie’s Deli1502 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559707.294.2283www.frankiesonmain.com

Carpe Diem1001 Second StreetNapa, CA 94559707.224.0800www.carpediemwinebar.com

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Old Adobe Bar & Grille 376 Soscol AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.255.4310

Meadowood NapaValley

900 Meadowood LaneSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3646

Mini Mango Bistro 1408 Clay StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.226.8886

Model Bakery(Oxbow Market)

644 First Street, Bldg BNapa, CA 94559

707.259.1128

Napa Valley WineTrain, Inc.

1275 McKinstry StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.253.2111

La Toque 1314 McKinstry StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.5157

Las Palmas 1730 Yajome StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.1514

The Little Gourmet 1040 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.7700

Mammarella’s 630 Airpark RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.256.3441

Market 1347 Main Street.St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3799

Martini House 1245 Spring StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2233

Nicola’s Deli & Pizzeria 1359 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6272

Norman Rose Tavern 1401 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.258.1516

Oakville Grocery 7856 St. Helena HwyOakville, CA 94562

707.944.8802

Grace’s Table 1400 Second StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.226.6200

The Grillat Silverado Resort

1600 Atlas Peak RaodNapa, CA 94558

707.257.5400

Highway 29 Cafe 101 Cafe CourtNapa, CA 94503

707.224.6303

Hog Island Oyster Company (Oxbow Market)

641 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.251.8113

Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar

6518 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.2345

Hydro Bar & Grill 1403 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9777

Jonesy’s Famous Steak House & Supper Club

2044 Airport RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.255.2003

La Prima Pizza 1923 Lake StreetCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.8070

La Prima Pizza 1010 Adams StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7909

La Taquiza Fish Tacos 2007 Redwood RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.224.2320

JuJu’s 3375 California WayNapa, CA 94558

707.226.6537

Kitani Sushi 1631 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6857

La Prima Pizza 3070 Jefferson StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.253.7909

General Store Cafe 540 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.259.0762

Frida’s Mexican Grill 1533 Trancas StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.252.3575

Fume Bistro & Bar 4050 Byway EastNapa, CA 94558

707.257.1999

Gillwoods 1313 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1788

Gillwoods Cafe 1320 Napa Town CenterNapa, CA 94559

707.253.0409

Neela’s Indian CuisineRestaurant

975 Clinton StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.226.9988

Grille 29at the Embassy Suites

1075 California BlvdNapa, CA 94559

707.253.9540

Mount St. HelenaBrewing Co.

21167 Calistoga StreetMiddletown, CA 95461

707.987.3361

Model Bakery1357 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574707.963.8192www.themodelbakery.com

Mustard’s Grill 7399 St. Helena HwyYountville, CA 94599

707.944.2424

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Go Fish Restaurant 641 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0700

Golden Harvest 61 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9888

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ZuZu 829 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.224.8555

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Vercelli RistoranteItaliano

1146 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3371

Villa Corona 3614 Bel Aire PlazaNapa, CA 94558

707.257.8685

Villa Corona 1138 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7812

Villa Romano 1011 Soscol Ferry RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.252.4533

Wah Sing ChineseRestaurants

1449 Imola Avenue W.Napa, CA 94559

707.252.0511

Wappo Bar & Bistro 1226 Washington StreetCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4712

Zinsvalley Restaurant 1106 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.224.0695

Yountville Deli 6498 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.994.2002

Uva Trattoria 1040 Clinton StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.255.6646

Taylor’s Refresher(Oxbow Market)

610 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.224.6900

Terra 1345 Railroad AvenueSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8931

Thai Kitchen Restaurant 1222 Trancas StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.254.9271

That Pizza Place 1149 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.968.9671

Tra Vigne Restaurant 1050 Charter Oak AvenueSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4444

Trancas Steakhouse 999 Trancas StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.258.9990

Triple S Ranch& Restaurant

4600 Mt. Home Ranch RdCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6730

Siena at Meritage Resort

875 Bordeaux WayNapa, CA 94558

707.251.1950

Silverado BrewingCompany

3020 St. Helena Hwy N. Ste. ASt. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9876

Tanya’s Taqueria 601 Jefferson StreetNapa , CA 94558

707.224.9000

Taylor’s Refresher 933 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3486

Ubuntu 1140 Main StreetNapa, CA 94558

707.251.5656

Redd 6480 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.2222

Red Hen Cantina 4175 Solano AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.255.8125

Red Rock Cafe 1010 Lincoln AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.226.2633

Pete’s Pancakes 7787 St. Helena HwyOakville, CA 94562

707.945.0730

Pica Pica Maize Kitchen(Oxbow Market)

610 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.251.3757

Pizzeria Tra Vigne 1016 Main StreetSt. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9999

Press 587 St Helena HwySt. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.0550

Puerto VallartaRestaurant

1473 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6563

Red Rock North 4084 Byway EastNapa, CA 94558

707.253.2859

Royal Oak 1600 Atlas Peak RoadNapa, CA 94558

707.257.5400

Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford RoadRutherford, CA 94573

707.963.1792

Ristorante Allegria 1026 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.254.8006

Ristorante La StradaItalian Cuisine

6240 Napa-Vallejo HwyAmerican Canyon, CA

707.226.3027

Siam Thai House 1139 Lincoln AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.226.7749

Small World 932 Coombs StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.224.7743

Solbar at Solage Calistoga

755 Silverado TrailCalistoga, CA 94515

707.226.0800866.942.7442

Soo Yuan Restaurant 1354 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9404

Sushi Mambo 1202 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.6604

Squeeze Inn Burgers 3383 Solano AvenueNapa, CA 94558

707.257.6880Olive Tree Inn 221 Silverado TrailNapa, CA 94558

707.252.7660

Oxbow Chesse Merchant

610 First StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.5200

Pacific Blues Cafe 6525 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599

707.944.4455

Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano

1237 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4400

Palisades Market & Deli 1506 Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9649

Pearl, The Restaurant 1339 Pearl Street, Ste. 104Napa, CA 94559

707.224.9161

Sweetie Pies 520 Main StreetNapa, CA 94559

707.257.7280

Tacos La Playita 1851 Old Sonoma RoadNapa , CA 94558

707.257.8780

Taqueria Rosita 1214 Main StreetNapa , CA 94559

707.253.9208

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Chef Craig DiFonzo reaches for the saffron in his open kitchen at Cantinetta Piero. The Italian restaurant is the pride of Hotel Luca, an enchanting slice of Tuscany hidden behind a stone tower on Washington Street. The 20-room and four-residence Hotel Luca and its Cantinetta Piero restaurant are the newest additions to Yountville’s lodging and food scene, thanks to the husband-and-wife team of David and Kathleen Fink. For 20 years, they made many forays into Italy, soaking up everything they liked best about the country — the fresh and light food, the countryside and the architecture, and “the way,” says David said. “The Italians have this great spirit about life.” The Fink duo have carried no small part of that “great spirit” to Yountville, serving up a big helping of it in Cantinetta Piero, where our dinner is just beginning. The first installment of our dinner, a hearty helping of Potato Leek soup, is garnished with diced Yukon Gold potatoes and leeks, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and the earthy taste of saffron. After the soup, we enjoy side orders of tasty herb-roasted fingerling potatoes seared in olive oil and tossed with fresh rosemary and herbs, as well as grilled local asparagus grilled with olive oil. Next, we share Cantinetta Piero’s “Tricolore” salad: bitter greens, apples, gorgonzola, and walnuts in refreshing honey vinaigrette. Then, along comes an order of Castelvetrano olives and toasted almonds marinated with orange zest, ricotta salata cheese, and zesty chili flakes. For the main course, we choose the pan roasted Alaskan halibut, which our waiter delivers to our table in the cooking skillet. The fish is in a hearty sauce, a lot like a putanesca, made from tomatoes, capers, pine nuts, and lemon.

By GEORGE MEDOVOYInside Napa Valley Correspondent

Spirit of Tuscany

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Fordessert,mywifeandIadopttheattitudeof“twoisbetterthanone,”soweshareavelvetyChocolateBoudinoandaTiramisu,twofittingconclusionstoalovelymeal. Later,DiFonzosaidthesecretofgreatItaliancookingisjusttwoorthreemainingredientsasfreshascanbewithgoodoliveoil. Ofcourse,contributingtothatfreshnessatCantinettaPiero is DiFonzo’s close working relationship with localgrowers. “Fortunately,” he said, “we’re close enough that theycometoourbackdoor.” Thenthere’sanotheringredientthat’shardertoquantify—“Alotoflovegoesintoit,”hesays. Inatownknownforitsrestaurants,manylocalshavealreadypickeduponCantinettaPiero.Justcomeinonmostanyeveningandseeforyourself.Initsfirstthreemonthsofoperations,60percentoftherestaurant’sguestshavebeenlocals,managementsays. ForDavidFink,thisisatoppriority. “Thefirstandmostimportantthing,”hesays,“wasthatwewinoverthelocalstohaveawonderful…reallyauthenticItalianrestaurantthatwasreasonablypricedandwasverycomfortable.” AddacocktailatthecozybarorselectfromoneofthemanyItalianorCaliforniawinestogowithyourmeal,andwell,somuchthebetter. Onthedesignfront,HotelLucaembodiesahealthysliceofwhatDavidFinkdescribesas“ItalianDNA”—reclaimedrooftilesfromLucca,thebirthplaceofPuccini,and300-year-old red bricks from an old building near the Duomo inFlorence,nowpartofHotelLuca’spatioandstairlandings. And let’s not forget the rustic Jerusalem limestonethroughout the hotel’s lobby, spa, bathrooms and publicspacesforaMediterraneanaccent. Guestrooms, which were designed by Kathleen Fink,includeexceptionallycomfortableSiberiandownbedswithimportedMascioni Italian linens, flat-screenTV’s, ceilingfansandamusicsystem. Jess Knubis’ lovely photographic images of the NapaValleyincolorandblackandwhitealsoaddanicetouch. Whenallissaidanddone,it’snocoincidencethatanItalian-themedhotelislocatedinNapaValley,afirstfortheFinks, who opened L’Auberge Carmel and its AubergineRestaurantinCarmel. DavidFinkseesmanysimilaritiesbetweenNapaValleyandItaly:awarmclimate,olivetreesandvineyards,greatcuisineandgreatwine,andalifestylegivenovertooutdoorliving,likethoseoutdoorcouchesnexttothebigfireplacein the hotel’s courtyard, just down the way from the bigswimmingpoolandtheJacuzzi. Andwhy,youmightwonder,Yountville? “In our mind,” says David Fink, “it’s one of the bestdestinationsintheNapaValleyandcertainlyhasthegreatestcollectionsofrestaurantsinasmallarea.” AsanyonewilltellyouwhohasevertraversedthelittlebridgeonHopperCreek,Yountvillehasareal‘villagefeel,’whereyoucanleavelife’spressuresbehindyou…andtakebodyandsoulonanicelongwalk.

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HOTEL LUCA & SPA

6774 Washington St.Yountville, CA 94599707.944.8080www.hotellucanapa.com

CANTINETTA PIERO

6774 Washington StreetYountville, CA 94599707.944.8080Open for breakfast, lunch anddinner seven days a week.

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Pinot Grigio By Catherine SeDa

JV Wine & Spirits

Decades ago, white grapes were more valuable in California than red grapes. Chardonnay fetched higher prices per ton than cabernet sauvignon. Chenin blanc, riesling and a host of other whites were highly fashionable and planted throughout the State. While red wine dominates today, white wine is still produced in some pretty respectable amounts. Chardonnay is king of the mountain; there is no tossing the grape off its high rock. In 2009, 51 million cases of chardonnay were produced compared to sauvignon blanc’s 7.4 million and pinot grigio’s 7 million. So forget first place; it’s taken. Second place, however, is up for grabs. While sauvi-gnon blanc’s popularity has risen over the past 5 to 10 years and it has gained a newfound respect in the wine world, pinot grigio is tugging at its coat tails. It may not stay behind sauvignon blanc for long. Pinot Grigio has been a hip sip for a while. Wine drinkers are snapping up bottles of pinot grigio and there does not seem to be a lull in sight. The wines tend to be fruity and refreshing—exactly what many of us look for in a white wine. Pinot grigio is the same grape as France’s pinot gris. There are two main styles of pinot grigio produced today. There is a light bodied and lightly fruity version, much of it coming out of Italy; and a deeper, richer style, also coming from parts of Italy, as well as France, California and Oregon. It is changing, but there are quite a few pinot grigio wines coming out of Italy which are mass produced with high yields in the vineyard. High yields mean that a large number of grape clusters are left to grow on each vine, and this often leads to lesser quality. These wines tend to be very light in body, have scarce aromas and barely-there flavors. We don’t want to knock light-bodied pinot grigio in general. The good light ones are perfect for summer sipping. They have nice citrus flavor and

crisp acidity—just right for leisurely enjoying by the pool or at a picnic. These wines tend to be lower in alcohol, too, so you won’t get dizzy after sipping two glasses. This lighter style of wine is often called the “Italian style” of pinot grigio, although that is not always correct. Italy produces some of the creamiest and most flavorful pinot grigio wines in the world. Regions to look for are: Alto Adige, Collio and Collio Orientali in Friuli. In addition to being rich, these wines are fuller bodied yet still crisp and refreshing. France’s Alsace region is famous for pinot gris. The wines produced here have a haunting richness, and great spicy flavors along with the citrus and tree fruits. The wines can be medium to full-bodied. Many wine experts consider pinot gris from Alsace to be the benchmark of greatness for pinot grigio/pinot gris around the world. The pinot grigio coming out of Oregon has received especially good raves. They are rich, aromatic and flavorful. California is making both styles of pinot grigio – a lighter, fun version and the richer, more full-bodied version. Some produc-ers are labeling their lighter versions as pinot grigio, while those producing richer versions call them the Alsace style. Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and all across the State, wineries are pro-ducing pinot grigio. With so many countries producing pinot grigio, there is plenty to discover. It may be time to start exploring exactly why pinot grigio is so popular right now, and to pick your favor-ite pinot grigio/pinot gris region! Some of the great producers to look for: Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy; Domaine Zind Humbrect, Alsace, France; Pinot Grigio; MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast, CA; Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, CA and Firesteed in Oregon.

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Howell Mountain This elevated district gained its grapegrowing reputation in the 1870s and continued until Prohibition, then renewed its viticultural heritage in the 1960s.

Spring Mountain DiStrict Viticulture was established here in the 1870s. Its soils are distinct even from the land to its north on Diamond Mountain. Its eastern exposure translates to cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Its temperature range is less than in St. Helena.

St. Helena This AVA lies within a narrow portion of the upper Napa Valley. The resulting interaction of climatic factors affect grapes grown in this floor area. Within its boundaries from Bale Lane to the north and Zinfandel Lane to the south, there is a fairly uniform steep gradiant.

cHileS Valley In the mid-1800s, the Mexican gov-ernment gave a land grant to Joseph Ballinger Chiles. And that land lies within this AVA in which vineyard was one of its earliest agricultural operations. The soil, climate and elevation present a microclimate unique from the Napa Valley.

rutHerforD This area gained a world reputation for its “Rutherford Dust” which imparts earthy qualities to cabernet sauvignon.

oakVille This mid-valley area is warmer than the area to its south but still enjoys cool evenings thanks to the valley’s proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Its soils flow from the Mayacamas to the west and the Vaca Range to

the east. They meet at the Napa River. The result: good drainage and gravelly soil. Cabernet sauvignon grows well here.

atlaS peak Elevated from 760 feet to 2,663 feet on the Vaca Range, it is described as “an elevated valley surrounded by volcanic mountains of relatively shallow relief.”

Mt. VeeDer One of the largest AVAs inside the Napa Valley appellation, this 15,000-acre area rises to 2,677 feet on the eastern slope of the Mayacamas mountains. It has a variety of soil types, all distinct from the valley floor as well as the Sonoma side of the mountain range.

yountVille This AVA encompasses about 8,260 acres of which nearly 2,500 acres are planted to grapes. The AVA gained federal approval earlier this year at which time it held within its borders seven wineries and 43 growers.

StagS leap DiStrict This AVA contains 2,700 acres with only half of that planted to grapes, primarily cabernet sauvignon. It’s tucked into a three-mile by one-mile area bordering the Silverado Trail and defined by the jagged outcroppings of the Vaca Range to the east, the Napa River to the west and south.

oak knoll DiStrict Established in 2004, his appellation with 3,500 acres of vines is at a low eleva-tion just north of the city of Napa. Cool, coastal breezes extend the growing season and offer what some consider the perfect balance of hot and cool climates. A wide vari-ety of grapes are grown in this versatile area.

loS carneroS Perhaps the coolest area in the Napa Valley, this land slopes to the San Pablo Bay, just three miles away. The rocky, clay loam creates a grape with intense flavors. The area is best known for its pinot noir. Boundaries of the Carneros AVA extend into Sonoma County.

wilD HorSe Valley Like Carneros, this AVA crosses county lines. It encompasses a valley 5.3 miles long and 1.67 miles at its widest. First planted in grapes in 1881, its climate is influenced by the bay and ocean winds.

napa Valley Boundary lines follow the Napa County lines except for the eastern portion near Lake Berryessa. The AVA includes the areas historically linked to Napa Valley wine growing tradition.

DiaMonD Mountain This district is located entirely in Napa County in the Mayacamas mountain range, east of Calistoga. It is comprised of 5,300 acres of which 464 acres are planted vineyards. Grape farming in this AVA began in 1863, and some of the world’s finest wines are produced here because of the uniqueness of soil and climate conditions.

caliStoga Daytime summer temperatures peak above 100° (37°C) and fall to low 40s° (7°C) at night, due to cool marine air drawn into the Valley from the north-western hills. Cool afternoon and evening breezes con-tinue the process, and on clear nights are assisted by cold air sliding down the mountainsides to the Valley floor.

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NAPAVALLEY WINERIESNapa County, California

NAPA VALLEY WINE D IRECTORYWINERY ADDRESS PHONE WINERY ADDRESS PHONE13 Appellations 4006SilveradoTrail 866.484.4783 Napa,CA94558A Dozen Vintners 3000St.HelenaHwyN. 707.967.0666 St.Helena,CA94574

Acacia Vineyard 2750LasAmigasRoad 707.226.9991 Napa,CA94559Ackerman Family 2101KirklandAvenue 707.226.6600 Napa,CA94558Adams Ridge Winery 3181KingstonAvenue 707.226.3185 Napa,CA94558Adastra Vineyards 2545LasAmigasRoad 707.255.4818 Napa,CA94559Aetna Springs Cellars 7227PopeValleyRoad 707.965.2675 PopeValley,CA94574

Ahnfeldt Wines P.O.Box6078 707.965.2675 St.Helena,CA94574Alatera Vineyards 2170HoffmanLane 707.944.2620 Yountville,CA94599Allora Wines 3244EhlersLane 707.963.6071 St.Helena,CA94574Alpha Omega 1155MeeLane 707.963.9999 Rutherford,CA94574Altamura Winery 1700WoodenValleyRoad 707.253.2000 Napa,CA94558

Amezetta 1099GreenfieldRoad 707.963.1460 St.Helena,CA94574 Anderson’s Conn 680RossiRoad 800.946.3497 St.Helena,CA94574

Arger-Martucci Vineyards 1455InglewoodAvenue 707.963.4334 St.Helena,CA94574

Artesa Winery 1345HenryRoad 707.224.1668or Napa,CA94559Astrale e Terra 5017SilveradoTrail 707.255.1134 Napa,CA94558Atalon 3299BennettLane 800.224.4090 Calistoga,CA94515August-Briggs Winery 333SilveraroTrail 707.942.4912 Calistoga,CA94515

Baldacci Family Vineyards 6236SilveradoTrail 707.944.9261 Napa,CA94558Ballentine Vineyards 2820St.HelenaHwyN. 707.963.7919 St.Helena,CA94574Barlow Vineyards 4411SilveradoTrail 707.942.8742 Calistoga,CA94515Barnett Vineyards 4070SpringMountainRoad 707.963.7075 St.Helena,CA94574Beaucanon Estate 1006MonticelloRoad 707.254.1460 Napa,CA94558Beaulieu Vineyard 1960St.HelenaHwy 707.967.5230 Rutherford,CA94573Bell Wine Cellars 6200WashingtonSt. 707.944.1673 Yountville,CA94599

Benessere 1010BigTreeRoad 707.963.5853 St.Helena,CA94574

Bennett Lane Winery 3340Highway128 877.MAX.NAPA Calistoga,CA94515

Beringer Vineyards 2000MainStreet 707.967.4412 St.Helena,CA94574

Black Stallion Winery 4089SilveradoTrail 707.253.1400 Napa,CA94558

Bouchaine Vineyards 1075BuchliStationRoad 800.654.WINE Napa,CA94559Bourassa Vineyards 190CaminoOruga,Suite5 800.499.2366 Napa,CA94558Bremer Family Winery 975DeerParkRoad 707.963.5411 St.Helena,CA94574Broman Cellars 945DeerParkRoad 800.514.4401 St.Helena,CA94574Brookdale Vineyards 4006SilveradoTrail 707.258.1454 Napa,CA94558Brown Estate 3233SageCanyonRoad 707.963.2435 St.Helena,CA94574Buehler Vineyards 820GreenfieldRoad 707.963.2155 St.Helena,CA94574Buffalo’s Shipping Post 2471SolanoAvenue 707.266.7942 Napa,CA94558

Burgess Cellars 1108DeerParkRoad 800.752.9463 St.Helena,CA94574Cafaro Cellars 2591PinotWay 707.963.7181 St.Helena,CA94574Cain Vineyard & Winery 3800LangtryRoad 707.963.1616 St.Helena,CA94574Cakebread Cellars 8300St.HelenaHwy. 800.588.0298 Rutherford,CA94573Calafia Cellars 629FultonLane 707.963.0114 St.Helena,CA94574Caldwell Vineyard 169KruezerLane 707.255.1294 Napa,CA94559

Cardinale Estate 7600St.HelenaHwy 800.588.0279 Oakville,CA94562Cartlidge & Brown 205JimOswaltWay,SuiteB 707.552.5199 AmericanCanyon,Napa94503Carver Sutro 3106PalisadesRoad 707.942.1029 Calistoga,CA94515Casa Nuestra Winery 3451SilveradoTrailNorth 707.963.5783 St.Helena,CA94574

Caymus Vineyards 8700ConnCreekRoad 707.967.3010 Rutherford,CA94573

Ceja Vineyards 1016LasAmigasRoad 707.255.3954 Napa,CA94559

Chappellet Vineyard 1581SageCanyonRoad 707.963.7136 St.Helena,CA94574

Charbay 4001SpringMountainRoad 707.963.9327 St.Helena,CA94574

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Castello di Amorosa4045N.St.HelenaHwyCalistoga,CA94515707.967.6272www.castellodiamorosa.com

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Andretti Winery4162BigRanchRoadNapa,CA94558888.460.8463www.andrettiwinery.com

WINERY ADDRESS PHONE WINERY ADDRESS PHONECharles Krug Winery 2800MainStreet 707.967.2229 St.Helena,CA94574Chateau Boswell 3468SilveradoTrail 707.963.5472 St.Helena,CA94574Chateau Montelena Winery 1429TubbsLane 707.942.5105 Calistoga,CA94515 Chimney Rock Winery 5350SilveradoTrail 707.257.2641x1 Napa,CA94558Cliff Lede Vineyards 1473YountvilleCrossroad 800.428.2259 Yountville,CA94599Clos Du Val 5330SilveradoTrail 707.261.5225 Napa,CA94558Clos Pegase Winery 1060DunawealLane 707.942.4981 Calistoga,CA94515Cloud View Vineyards 1677SageCanyonRoad 707.963.2260 St.Helena,CA94574Conn Creek Winery 8711SilveradoTrail 707.963.5133x210 St.Helena,CA94574

Continuum 6795WashingtonStreet 707.944.8100 Yountville,CA94599Constant Diamond 2121DiamondMountainRd 707.942.0707 Calistoga,CA94515Corison Winery 987St.HelenaHwy 707.963.0826 St.Helena,CA94574Cosentino Winery 7415St.HelenaHwy 707.944.1220 Yountville,CA94599

Cuvaison Estate Wines 4550SilveradoTrailN. 707.942.6266 Calistoga,CA94515

Cuvaison Estate Wines- 1221DuhigRoad 707.255.7321 Napa,CA94599D.R. Stephens Estate 1860HowellMountainRoad 707.963.2908 St.Helena,CA94574Darioush Winery 4240SilveradoTrail 707.257.2345 Napa,CA94558David Arthur Vineyards 1521SageCanyonRoad 707.963.5190 St.Helena,CA94574Del Dotto Vineyards 1455St.HelenaHwy 707.963.2134 St.Helena,CA94574Delectus Winery 908EnterpriseWay,#C 707.255.1252 Napa,CA94558Destino Wines 1325ImolaAveW.,PMB500 800.862.1737 Napa,CA94559Detert Family Vineyards 1746VineyardAvenue 877.817.0466 St.Helena,CA94574Diamond Oaks 1595OakvilleGrade 707.948.3010 Oakville,CA94562

Domaine Carneros 1240DuhigRoad 707.257.0101 Napa,CA94559Dominari Winery 620TrancasStreet 707.226.1600 Napa,CA94558Downing Family 3212JeffersonStreet,PMB189 707.237.3444 Napa,CA94558

Drinkward Peschon 1547MainStreet 707.963.6156 St.Helena,CA94574Duckhorn Vineyards 1000LodiLane 888.354.8885 St.Helena,CA94574Dutch Henry Winery 4310SilveradoTrail 707.942.5771 Calistoga,CA94515

Eagle Eye Winery 6595GordonValleyRoad 707.427.1600 Napa,CA94558Eagle and Rose Estate 1844PopeCanyonRoad 707.965.9463 PopeValley,CA94567Ehlers Estate 3222EhlersLane 707.963.5972 St.Helena,CA94574Elan Vineyards 4500AtlasPeakRoad 707.252.3339 Napa,CA94558Elke Vineyards 2210ThirdAvenue 707.246.7045 Napa,CA94558

Elyse Wineries 2100HoffmanLane 707.944.2900 Napa,CA94558Esser Vineyards 4040SpringMountainRoad 707.963.1300 St.Helena,CA94574Etude Wines 1250CuttingsWharfRoad 707.257.5300 Napa,CA94558Failla 3530SilveradoTrail 707.963.0530 St.Helena,CA94574Falcor Wine Cellars 2511NapaValleyCorporateDr. 707.255.6070 Napa,CA94559

Fantesca Estate & Winery 2920SpringMountainRoad 707.968.9229 St.Helena,CA94574

Far Niente 1350AcaciaDrive 707.944.2861 Oakville,CA94562Farella Vineyard 2222ThirdAvenue 707.254.9489 Napa,CA94558Fleury Estate Winery 950GalleronRoad 707.974.9951 Rutherford,CA94573

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WINERY ADDRESS PHONE WINERY ADDRESS PHONEFlora Springs Winery 677S.St.HelenaHwy 800.913.1118 St.Helena,CA94574Folie a Deux Winery 7481St.HelenaHwy 707.944.2565 Oakville,CA94562Folio Winemaker’s Studio 1285DealyLane 707.256.2757 Napa,CA94558

Forman Vineyards 1501BigRockRoad 707.963.3900 St.Helena,CA94574Franciscan Oakville 1178GalleronRoad 707.967.3993 St.Helena,CA94574Frank Family Vineyards 1091LarkmeadLane 800.574.9463 Calistoga,CA94515Frazier Winery 70RappLane 707.255.3444 Napa,CA94558Fre Wines 277St.HelenaHwyS. 707.963.3104x4208 St.Helena,CA94574Freemark Abbey Winery 3022St.HelenaHwyN. 800.963.9698 St.Helena,CA94574Frog’s Leap Winery 8815ConnCreekRoad 707.963.4704 Rutherford,CA94573Gargiulo Vineyards 575OakvilleCrossroad 707.944.2770 Napa,CA94558

Girard Winery Tasting Room 6795WashingtonStreet 707.968.9297 Yountville,CA94599Godspeed Vineyards 3655MountVeederRoad 707.254.7766 Napa,CA94558Goosecross Cellars 1119StateLane 707.944.1986 Yountville,CA94599Graeser Winery Winery 255PetrifiedForestRoad 707.942.4437 Calistoga,CA94515Greenfield Winery 205JimOswaldWay 707.552.0362 AmericanCanyon,CA94503Grgich Hills 1829St.HelenaHwy 800.532.3057 Rutherford,CA94573Groth Vineyards 750OakvilleCrossroad 707.944.0290 Oakville,CA94562Gustavo Thrace 1021McKinstryStreet 707.257.6796 Napa,CA94559Hagafen Cellars 4160SilveradoTrail 707.252.0781 Napa,CA94558Hall Wines 401St.HelenaHwyS. 707.967.2620 St.Helena,CA94574Hans Fahden Vineyards 4855PetrifiedForestRoad 707.942.6760 Calistoga,CA94515

Hartwell Vineyards 5795SilveradoTrail 707.255.4269 Napa,CA94558Havens Wine 2055HoffmanLane 707.261.2000 Napa,CA94558Haywood Winery 27000RamalRoad 800.325.2764 Sonoma,CA95476

HdV Wines 588TrancasStreet 707.251.9121 Napa,CA94581

Heitz Cellars 436St.HelenaHwy,South 707.963.3542 St.Helena,CA94574Helena View 3500Highway128 707.942.4956 Calistoga,CA94515Hendry Ranch Wines 3104RedwoodRoad 707.226.8320 Napa,CA94558

Estates

Hess Collection Winery 4411RedwoodRoad 707.255.1144x237 Napa,CA94558Hill Climber Vineyards 4038BigRanchRoad 707.257.7555 Napa,CA94558Hill Family Estate 6512WashingtonStreet 888.552.WINE Yountville,CA94599Honig Vineyard & Winery 850RutherfordRoad 800.929.2217x318 Rutherford,CA94573Hopper Creek Vineyard 6204WashingtonStreet 707.944.2139 Yountville,CA94599Hourglass Wines 1104AdamsStreet,Suite103 707.968.9332 St.Helena,CA94574Humanitas Wine 1081RoundHillCircle 707.259.0349 Napa,CA94558J. Kirkwood Winery 1020BorretteLane 707.252.4523 Napa,CA94558Jarvis Winery 2970MonticelloRoad 800.255.5280x150 Napa,CA94558Jessup Cellars 6740WashingtonStreet 707.944.8523 Yountville,CA94599Joel Gott Wines 945MainStreet 707.963.3365 St.Helena,CA94574Joseph Phelps Vineyards 200TaplinRoad 707.963.2745 St.Helena,CA94574

Judd’s Hill 2332SilveradoTrail 707.255.2332 Napa,CA94558Juslyn Vineyards 2900SpringMountainRoad 707.265.1804 St.Helena,CA94574JV Wine & Spirits 301FirstStreet 707.253.2624 Napa,CA94559

Kelham Vineyards 360ZinfandelLane 707.963.2000 St.Helena,CA94574

Kent Rasmussen Winery 1001SilveradoTrail 707.963.5667 St.Helena,CA94574Kirkland Ranch Winery 1KirklandRanchRoad 707.254.9100 Napa,CA94588Kuleto Estate 2470SageCanyonRoad 707.963.9750 St.Helena,CA94575Ladera Vineyards 150WhiteCottageRoadS. 707.965.2445 Angwin,CA94508Laird Family Estate 5055SolanoAvenue 707.257.0360 Napa,CA94558Larkmead Vineyards 1100LarkmeadLane 707.942.0167 Calistoga,CA94515

Levendi Estates 4225SolanoAvenue,Ste.633 877.LEVENDI Napa,CA94558Lineage Vineyards 3022St.HelenaHwyN. 800.963.9698 St.Helena,CA94574 Longfellow Wine Cellars 860KaiserRoad 888.533.5569 Napa,CA94558

Long Meadow Ranch 738MainStreet 707.963.4555 St.Helena,CA94574

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Keever Vineyards26VineyardViewDriveNapa,CA94558707.944.0910www.keevervineyards.com

WINERY ADDRESS PHONE WINERY ADDRESS PHONELouis M. Martini Winery 254SouthSt.HelenaHwy 707.968.3361 St.Helena,CA94574

Luna Vineyards 2921SilveradoTrail 707.255.2474 Napa,CA94558Lynch Vineyards 1040MainStreet,Suite103 707.251.8822 Napa,CA94558Madonna Estate 5400OldSonomaRoad 707.255.8864 Napa,CA94559Madrigal Vineyards 3718N.St.HelenaHwy 707.942.6577 Calistoga,CA94515

Mahoney Vineyards 708FirstStreet 707.265.9600 Napa,CA94558Markham Vineyards 2812St.HelenaHwyN. 707.963.5292 St.Helena,CA94574

Mason Cellars 714FirstStreet 707.255.0658 Napa,CA94559Mayacamas Vineyards 1155LokoyaRoad 707.224.4030 Napa,CA94558McKenzie-Muller 2530LasAmigasRoad 707.252.0186 Napa,CA94559Melanson Vineyard 1537SageCanyonRoad 707.963.7404 St.Helena,CA94954

Mendelson Vineyard 809CoombsStreet 707.255.7825 Napa,CA94559

MJA Vineyards/ 647GreenfieldRoad 707.963.3394 St.Helena,CA94574

Mi Sueno Winery 910EnterpriseWay,SuiteM 707.258.6358 Napa,CA94558

Michael-Scott Wines 2993BrookwoodDrive 707.226.1622 Napa,CA94558Milat Vineyards 1091St.HelenaHwyS. 707.963.0758 St.Helena,CA94574Miner Family Vineyards 7850SilveradoTrail 800.366.WINEx17 Oakville,CA94562

Monticello Vineyards 4242BigRanchRoad 707.253.2802x18 Napa,CA94558

Moss Creek Winery 6015SteeleCanyonRoad 707.252.1295 Napa,CA94558

Mumm Napa Valley 8445SilveradoTrail 707.MUM.NAPA Rutherford,CA94573

Napa Cellars 7481St.HelenaHwy 707.944.2565 Oakville,CA94562Napa Redwoods Estate 4723RedwoodRoad 707.226.1800 Napa,CA94558Napa Valley 4100PaoliLoopRoad#D 707.554.WINE AmericanCanyon,CA94503

Napa Wine Company 7830-40St.HelenaHwy 707.944.1710 Oakville,CA94562Neal Family Vineyards 716LiparitaRoad 707.965.2800 Angwin,CA94508

Newton Vineyard 2555MadronaAvenue 707.963.9000 St.Helena,CA94574

Neyers Vineyards 2153SageCanyonRoad 707.963.8840 St.Helena,CA94574

Nichelini Winery, Inc. 2950SageCanyonRoad 707.963.0717 St.Helena,CA94574

Nickel & Nickel 8164St.HelenaHwy 707.967.9600 Oakville,CA94562

Noah Vineyards 6204WashingtonStreet 707.944.0675 Yountville,CA94599

Oakville Ranch Vineyards 7781SilveradoTrail 707.944.9665 Napa,CA94558O’ Brien Estate 1200OrchardAvenue 707.252.8463 Napa,CA94558

Off the Map Wines 8576Highway29 707.967.1003 Rutherford,CA94573OnTheEdge Winery 1255LincolnAvenue 707.963.5926 Calistoga,CA94515Opus One Winery 7900St.HelenaHwy. 707.944.9442 Oakville,CA94562

Ovid Napa Valley 255LongRanchRoad 707.963.3850 St.Helena,CA94574

Palmaz Vineyards 4029HagenRoad 707.226.5587 Napa,CA94559Paloma Vineyard 4013SpringMountainRoad 707.963.7504 St.Helena,CA94574Paoletti Vineyards 4501SilveradoTrail 707.942.0689 Calistoga,CA94515Paraduxx 7257SilveradoTrail 707.945.0890 Napa,CA94558Patz & Hall Wine 851NapaValleyCorporateWay,Ste.A 707.265.7700 Napa,CA94558Peacock Family Vineyard 3100SpringMountainRoad 707.967.0770 St.Helena,CA94574Peju Province Winery 8466St.HelenaHwy. 707.963.3600 Rutherford,CA94573Peter Michael Winery 12400IdaCanyonRoad 707.942.4459 Calistoga,CA94515Phillip Togni Vineyard 3780SpringMountainRoad 707.963.3731 St.Helena,CA94574

Phoenix Vineyards 3175DryCreekRoad 877.374.6364 Napa,CA94558

Pillar Rock Vineyard 6110SilveradoTrail 707.945.0101 Napa,CA94558Piña Cellars 8060SilveradoTrail 707.738.9328 Oakville,CA94573

Pine Ridge Winery 5901SilveradoTrail 800.575.9777 Yountville,CA94599PlumpJack Winery 620OakvilleCrossroad 707.945.1220 Oakville,CA94562

Merryvale1000MainStreetSt.Helena,CA94574707.963.7777www.merryvale.com

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WINERY ADDRESS PHONE WINERY ADDRESS PHONEPope Valley Winery 6613PopeValleyRoad 707.965.1246 PopeValley,CA94567Prager Winery 1281LewellingLane 707.963.7678 St.Helena,CA94574Pride Mountain Vineyards 4026SpringMountainRoad 707.963.4949 St.Helena,CA94574Provenance Vineyards 1695St.HelenaHwy. 707.968.3633 Rutherford,CA94573Quintessa 1601SilveradoTrail 707.967.1601 Rutherford,CA94573Quixote Winery 6126SilveradoTrail 707.944.2659 Napa,CA94558Raymond Vineyard 849ZinfandelLane 800.525.2659x1 St.Helena,CA94574Redmon Family Vineyards 1185StarrAvenue 707.968.9252 St.Helena,CA94574Regusci Winery 5584SilveradoTrail 707.254.0403 Napa,CA94558Renteria Wines 1106ClarkStreet 707.253.7686 Napa,CA94559Revana Family Vineyard 2930St.HelenaHwy,North 707.967.8814 St.Helena,CA94574Reverie Vineyard 1520DiamondMountainRoad 707.942.6800 Calistoga,CA94515Reynolds Family Winery 3266SilveradoTrail 707.258.2558 Napa,CA94558Ritchie Creek Vineyard 4024SpringMountainRoad 707.963.4661 St.Helena,CA94574Robert Biale Vineyards 4038BigRanchRoad 707.257.7555 Napa,CA94558Robert Craig Wine Cellars 880VallejoStreet 707.252.2250x1 Napa,CA94559Robert Keenan Winery 3660SpringMountainRoad 707.963.9177 St.Helena,CA94574Robert Mondavi Winery 7801St.HelenaHwy 888.766.6328 Oakville,CA94562

Robert Pecota Winery 3251St.HelenaHwy 707.942.6625 St.Helena,CA94574Robert Sinskey Vineyards 6320SilveradoTrail 800.869.2030 Napa,CA94558Robinson Family 5880SilveradoTrail 707.944.8004 Napa,CA94558Rocca Family Vineyards 1130MainStreet 707.257.8467 Napa,CA94559Rombauer Vineyards 3522SilveradoTrail 707.963.5170 St.Helena,CA94574

Round Pond 87RutherfordCrossroad 707.963.9634 Rutherford,CA94574Rubicon Estate Winery 1991St.HelenaHwy 800.782.4266 Rutherford,CA94573

Rudd Vineyards & Winery 500OakvilleCrossroad 707.944.8577 Oakville,CA94562Rustridge Winery 2910LowerChilesValleyRd 707.965.9353 St.Helena,CA94574

Rutherford Wine Co. 1680SilveradoTrail 707.968.3200 St.Helena,CA9457

S.E. Chase Family Cellars 2252SulphurSprings 707.963.1284 St.Helena,CA94574

Saddleback Cellars 7802MoneyRoad 707.944.1305 Oakville,CA94562Saintsbury 1500LosCarnerosAvenue 707.252.0592 Napa,CA94559Salvestrin Estate 397MainStreet 707.963.5105 St.Helena,CA94574Saviez Vineyards 4060SilveradoTrail 707.942.5889 Calistoga,CA94515Sawyer Cellars 8350St.HelenaHwy 707.963.1980 Rutherford,CA94573School House Vineyard 3549LangtryRoad 707.963.4240 St.Helena,CA94574Schramsberg Vineyards 1400SchramsbergRoad 707.942.4558 Calistoga,CA94515Schweiger Vineyards 4015SpringMountainRoad 707.963.4882 St.Helena,CA94574Seavey Vineyard 1310ConnValleyRoad 707.963.8339 St.Helena,CA94574Sequoia Grove 8338St.HelenaHwy 800.851.7841 Napa,CA94558Shafer Vineyards 6154SilveradoTrail 707.944.2877 Napa,CA94558Sherwin Family Vinyards 4060SpringMountainRoad 707.963.1154 St.Helena,CA94574Signorello Vineyards 4500SilveradoTrail 707.255.5990 Napa,CA94558Silenus Vintners 5225SolanoAvenue 707.299.3930 Napa,CA94558

Silver Oak Cellars 915OakvilleCrossroad 800.273.8809 Oakville,CA94562

Silver Rose Winery 400SilveradoTrail 707.942.9581 Calistoga,CA94515Silverado Vineyards 6121SilveradoTrail 800.997.1770 Napa,CA94558Smith - Madrone 4022SpringMountainRoad 707.963.2283 St.Helena,CA94574

Sparrow Lane 1445SummitLakeRoad 707.815.1813 Angwin,CA94508

Spencer Roloson Winery 176MainStreet,SuiteD 707.968.9863 St.Helena,CA94574

Spottswoode Estate 1902MadronaAvenue 707.963.0134 St.Helena,CA94574

Spring Mountain Vineyard 2805SpringMountainRoad 707.967.4188 St.Helena,CA94574

St. Barthelemey Cellars 1001SteeleCanyonRoad 800.286.2711 Napa,CA94558

Vineyards

Vineyards

Rutherford Hill Winery200RutherfordHillRoadRutherford,CA94573800.963.1871www.rutherfordhill.com

Rutherford Grove Winery1673St.HelenaHwyRutherford,CA94573800.963.0544www.rutherfordgrove.com

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WINERY ADDRESS PHONE WINERY ADDRESS PHONESt. Clement Vineyards 2867St.HelenaHwy.North 800.331.8266 St.Helena,CA94574St. Helena Winery 100PrattAvenue 877.245.6006 St.Helena,CA94574St. Supery Vineyards 8440St.HelenaHwy. 800.942.0809 Rutherford,CA94573

Staglin Family 1570BellaOaksLane 707.944.0477 Rutherford,CA94573Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 5766SilveradoTrail 866.422.7523 Napa,CA94558Stags’ Leap Winery 6150SilveradoTrail 800.640.5327 Napa,CA94558

Sterling Vineyards 1111DunawealLane 800.726.6136 Calistoga,CA94515Stonefly Vineyards 3780HagenRoad 707.252.3294 Napa,CA94558Stonehedge Winery 1004ClintonStreet 707.256.444 Napa,CA94559Stony Hill Vineyard 3331St.HelenaHwyN. 707.963.2636 St.Helena,CA94574Storybook Mountain 3835Highway128 707.942.5310 Calistoga,CA94515Stratford Winery 3222EhlersLane 707.963.3200 St.Helena,CA94574Sullivan Vineyards 1090GalleronRoad 877.244.7337 Rutherford,CA94573Summers Winery 1171TubbsLane 707.942.5508 Calistoga,CA94515Summit Lake Vineyards 2000SummitLakeDrive 707.965.2488 Angwin,CA94508Sutter Home Family 277St.HelenaHwyS. 707.963.3104x4208 St.Helena,CA94574Swanson Vineyards 1271ManleyLane 707.967.3500 Rutherford,CA94573Tasting on Main 1142MainStreet 707.967.1042 St.Helena,CA94574

Tedeschi Family Winery 2779GrandStreet 510.688.0685 Calistoga,CA94515

Terra Valentine 3787SpringMountainRoad 707.967.8340 St.Helena,CA94574 The Terraces 1450SilveradoTrailSouth 707.963.1707 St.Helena,CA94574Toad Hall Cellars 1978W.ZinfandelLane 707.967.6754 St.Helena,CA94574TOR Wines 1241AdamsStreet,Ste.1045 707.963.3100 St.Helena,CA94574Trefethen Vineyards 1160OakKnollAvenue 707.255.7700 Napa,CA94558Trinchero Winery 3070NorthSt.HelenaHwy. 800.473.4454 St.Helena,CA94574

Trinity Oaks 277St.HelenaHwyS. 707.963.3104 StHelena,CA94574

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Truchard Vineyards 3234OldSonomaRoad 707.253.7153 Napa,CA94581

Tudal Winery 1015BigTreeRoad 707.963.3947 St.Helena,CA94574

Tulocay Winery 1426CoombsvilleRoad 707.255.4064 Napa,CA94558

Turnbull Wine Cellars 8210St.HelenaHwy 800.887.6285x18 Oakville,CA94562Twomey Cellars 1183DunawealLane 800.505.4850 Calistoga,CA94515V. Sattui Winery 1111WhiteLane 707.963.7774 St.Helena,CA94574Van Asperen Vineyards 1680SilveradoTrail 707.963.5251 St.Helena,CA94574

Van Der Heyden Vineyards4057SilveradoTrail 707.257.0130 Napa,CA94558

Venge Vineyards 424CrystalSpringsRoad 707.967.1008 St.Helena,CA94574Viader 1120DeerParkRoad 707.963.3816 DeerPark,CA94576

Vincent Arroyo Winery 2361GreenwoodAvenue 707.942.6995 Calistoga,CA94515Vine Cliff Winery 7400SilveradoTrail 707.944.1364 Napa,CA94558Vintner’s Collective 1245MainStreet 707.255.7150 Napa,CA94558Vinum Cellars 135CaminoDorado,Suite6 707.254.8313 Napa,CA94558Volker Eisele Family 3080LowerChilesValleyRd 707.965.9485 St.Helena,CA94574von Strasser Winery 1510DiamondMountainRd 707.942.0930 Calistoga,CA94515

Waterstone 708FirstStreet 707.265.9600 Napa,CA94559White Cottage Ranch 1217EdwardsStreet 707.965.0516 St.Helena,CA94574

White Rock Vineyards 1115LomeVistaDrive 707.257.7922 Napa,CA94558Whitehall Lane Winery 1563St.HelenaHwy 800.963.9454x19 StHelena,CA94574Whitford Cellars 4047East3rdAvenue 707.942.0840 Napa,CA94559William Cole Vineyards 2849St.HelenaHwy.North 707.963.6100 St.Helena,CA94574William Harrison 1443SilveradoTrail 707.963.8310 St.Helena,CA94574William Hill Estate Winery 1761AtlasPeakRoad 707.265.3024 Napa,CA94558Wing Canyon Vineyards 3100MountVeederRoad 707.265.8798 Napa,CA94558X Winery 1405SecondStreet 707.204.9522 x9 Napa,CA94559Young Ridge Estate 945LincolnAvenue 707.265.8400 Napa,CA94558

Zahtila Vineyards 2250LakeCountyHwy 707.942.9251 Calistoga,CA94515ZD Wines 8383SilveradoTrail 800.487.7757 Napa,CA94558

Steltzner VineyardsTastings&CaveToursByAppointment:707.252.7272Open10to4:305998SilveradoTrail,Napa

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