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    Te #1 FREEGuide for Events & Wine asting! EASYOUSEMAPS

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    Fun Things

    To Do TodayWinery Profiles

    With Tasting Suggestions

    ActivitiesTaste, Dine, and Play

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    Spotlight on...

    Artesa Vineyards & Wineryhe Convergence O Architecture, Art And Wine

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    Beringer VineyardsHistoric Past And World-Class Wines

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    Rodney Strong Vineyardsour A Winery Within A Winerypage 46

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    August 2012

    Spotlights Wine Country Guide

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    Here in the heart o theValley o the Mo on,

    the regions eponymous

    winery is abuzz with all

    sorts o un summertime

    action. Between touring,

    t a s t i n g , s h o p p i n g a n d

    picnicking, visitors can

    easily make a memorable

    aternoon o a vis it to

    the Valley o the Moon

    Winery in Glen Ellen.

    his histor ic winery

    has been in operat ion

    longer than any other

    winer y in th e Glen Ellen

    area. he stone structures

    on the property, dating

    b a c k t o 1 8 6 3 , h a v e

    been gent ly preserved

    e v e n a s t h e w i n e r y has been turned into a

    m o d e r n , s t a t e - o - t h e -

    art production acility.Visitors can see the best

    o b o t h o l d a n d n e w

    d u r i n g c o m p l i m e n t a r y winery tours oered twice

    daily (10:30am and 2pm)

    at the winery. h e l a r g e , a i r y a n d

    bright tasting room at

    Va l l e y o th e Mo on i swhere wine tasters and

    shoppers alike will ind

    plenty to explore. h ewinery o ers two tasting

    options: or $5, sample

    i v e w i n e s r o m t h e i r

    regular list, including thePinot Blanc and other

    perennial avorites; or

    $10, try ive wines romthe reserve menu which

    e a t u r e s t h e l a g s h i p

    C u v e e d e l a L u n aBordeaux blend and other

    wines available only in

    the tasting room. Visitorscan now add a deli plate

    complete with cheeses,

    crackers, dried ruit, nutsand chocolate to a tasting

    or an additional $10.

    Va l l ey o the Moonstasting room is the kind

    o place where youll be

    Play among the stars at...

    Valley Of The Moon Winery

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    RASgalleries, located at 6540 Washington

    Street in Yountville, Napa Valley, has

    showcased hundreds o American glass artists

    and painters over the past twenty-two years

    and now presents new work by Jack Storms,

    one o only three optic cold glass sculptors in

    the world. he show, Bella Vino, begins Friday,

    July 13, 2012, with an artist reception rom 6-8

    p.m., and theres a second chance to meet Jack

    Storms on Saturday, July 14, 2012 rom 2-4 p.m.

    RASgalleries owner, Ronda Schaer, said, Jack

    Storms sculptures are pristine and beautiul in

    their simplicity yet intriguing and ascinating

    in their complexity. You cant take your eyes

    o them. Featuring exclusive wine-themed

    sculptures by this amazing artist, the show

    will highlight wine bottles, wine glasses, and

    Champagne lutes, along with various other

    orms or which Jack Storms is widely known.

    His work radiates a spectrum o colors with a

    power that mesmerizes. he core o each piece

    seems to move and change as overhead lights

    dim or an observer shits position.

    It takes ten weeks or more or Storms

    to complete a sculpture. he process is

    demanding, requiring painstaking construction

    o a core o dichroic ilm on glass. Each piece is

    cut, polished, and laminated, layer ater layer

    arranged in patterns to achieve the geometric

    rainbows that resonate within each sculpture.

    he core is then sheathed in ine lead crystal.

    Storms draws inspiration rom both

    his heart and science, using the theory

    o Fibonacci in each lead crystal sculpture.

    Fibonacci, as a great mathematician,articulated that math is natural in nature,

    rom the uniormity and repetition o petals in

    a lower to the scales o a pineapples skin.

    Utilizing the Fibonacci heory, my work

    has the ability to be visually spectacular at

    one angle and then show the simplicity o

    orm, pattern and structure at another, said

    Storms. he principle is also responsible orbeing a bridge rom a technical medium to a

    more natural reception, giving the sense that

    my work is created and not manuactured.

    he work planned or RASgalleries Bella

    Vino show in July is dear to Jack Storms heart

    because the orms originate rom a concept

    he was told would never work. Storms wasconvinced he could shape glass on a lathe so he

    designed then created a lathe that would prove

    the doubters wrong. he irst works rom this

    lathe were wine themed.

    It seemed very natural to me. he shapes

    and colors in the inished sculptures or the

    show emphasize the energy between the love

    o wine and art. Each o the ten new pieces

    reracts light, relects, and casts colored

    shadow. I hope that my work brings a sense o

    ascination and wonder that is enduring.

    RASgalleries represents this accomplished

    artist year-round. Bella Vino is a highly

    anticipated show o exclusive beverage and

    wine-themed sculpture. Opening on July 13,2012 with new works continuing to arrive

    through August 31, 2012 the public is invited

    to attend the artist reception July 13 rom 6-8

    p.m. or visit RASgalleries at 6540 Washington

    Street, Yountville, Napa Valley, rom 10- 5 daily,

    uesdays by appointment. Please call (707) 944-

    9211 or inormation or www.rasgalleries.com.

    RASgalleries Presents. . .

    Bella Vino

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    Wine Country activitiesdirectory INSIDE:The Wine Country ofers great wine tasting but thatisnt all. Dont miss these exciting experiences>>

    EXPLORE AND

    DISCOVERWine Country is lledwith an endless varietyo activities. While, wineTasting is at the top oeveryones list, there aremany ways to keep youbusy on your next trip tothe area.

    Fitness ans will nd someo the best bicycling,hiking, and water sportsin the nation. I you areinterested in honingyour cullinary skills,cooking schools abound.For those looking or a

    new perspective on thearea, consider one o themany aerial excursioncompanies including hotair balloon companiesand glider services.Familes will enjoy touroerings as well asnatural wonders like Old

    Faithul Geyser.Wine Country certainlybegins with wine but itdoesnt end there. Theideal climate and beautyo the area means thatall kinds o activities areavailable to those willing

    to explore them.

    RECREATE

    Just like wine tasting, when it comesto recreating in the Wine Country,

    recreational favors abound. Gol,bicycling, hiking, aerial adventures,and water sports are all available toexperience. Why not experience thewilder side o Northern Caliornias WineCountry.

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    Aerial Excursions

    Crazy Creek Air Adventures

    Glider rides showcase colorful rural vistas and vineyards, the largest

    fresh water lake in California, geothermal steam clouds producedby nearby geysers, and even the remnants of an ancient volcano.Post Office Box 575, Middletown; 707-987-9293.

    Napa Valley BalloonsUltimate sightseeing experience over the Napa Valley. Sparklingwine landing celebration. Morning launch 7 days per week,weather permitting. Post Office Box 2860, Yountville; 800-253-2224, 707-944-0228.

    Bicycle RentalsNapa Valley Bike ToursSonoma Valley Bike Tours

    Bike and kayak rentals, one-day guided tours, and all-inclusivevacation packages since 1987. Tour the Wine Country in a way yousimply cant experience by car. Special connections let you visitwineries and sample wines youd otherwise miss. Bicycle insidethe vineyards or on country roads. New, high-end bicycles everyyear ensure a great experience. 707-944-2953, 707-996-2453;

    napavalleybiketours.com, sonomavalleybiketours.com.Wine Country Bikes

    Will deliver the whole rental kit right to your door. 61 Front StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-0610.

    Outdoor Adventure

    Rivers Edge Kayak & Canoe TripsLaunching from Healdsburg, all of thetrips offer beautiful places to swim,fish, and picnic, and an abundance ofamazing wildlife to enjoy such as turtles,osprey, otters, wild ducks, 3 types ofherons, deer, fish, and eagle. Call 707-433-7247 or visit 308-2028 or visitriversedgekayakandcanoe.com.

    Sustainable Tour Program Kunde

    Kunde Winery is in the heart of Sonoma

    Valley. Walk the property with eitherFourth-Generation Winegrower, Jeff Kunde,or Sonoma Valley docent, Bill Myers, bothof whom have tremendous experienceand passion for environmental education.Designed for outdoor and wine enthusiasts,hikes are moderately strenuous and takeguests from the Sonoma Valley floor up1,400 feet into the Mayacamas Mountainrange. Call 707-833-5501, or visit kunde.com.

    Sonoma Canopy Tours

    Just outside Occidental, enjoy a unique zipline course thatfeatures a zipline that is over 800 feet long. Walk sky bridgeshigh in the air. Marvel at panoramic forest views and deep

    ravines. Discover the world-famous California CoastalRedwoods in a way you never imagined. Sonoma CanopyTours. Its high adventure thats green, family-friendly andeducational. 888-494-7868 or visit sonomacanopytours.com.

    Napa Guided Riber Boat Cruise

    Enjoy an in-depth, insider tour of the Napa River andeverything that is connected to it. All cruises are aboard anElectra Craft electric boat, which comfortably seats up to 11passengers. Seating is limousine-style and the wrap-around

    windows provide panoramic views from every seat. Call 707-224-9080 or visit napavalleyadventuretours.com.

    Gol

    Northwood Golf Club9 holes; public; 3966-5786 yards; par 64-72. Food & beverageservice; deck. 19400 Hwy 116, Monte Rio; 707-865-1116.

    Eagle Vines Golf Club18 holes; public; 5652-7283 yards; par 72. Practice range; food& beverage service. 580 South Kelly Road, Napa; 707-257-4470.

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    Exploring The WineCountry More Fully

    TheWine Country is best known orwhat else?wine tasting. But visitors

    quickly learn that the regions incredible

    climate and geography are also conducive

    to many other leisure activities. hese range

    rom athletic endeavors like bicycling and

    hiking to shopping and culinary adventures.

    Here are a ew activities to consider or

    beore and ater wine tasting, and or those

    days when your exhausted taste buds say a

    change o pace is in order.

    Visit winecountr yguide.

    com or requent updates.

    Exquisite Spa

    Treatments Enhance

    Your Wine Country

    Experience in Napa

    and Sonoma

    For visitors to the Napa

    Valley, its easy to orget that this world-

    amous wine growing region was amous

    or its hot springs beore it was amous orwine. For nearly 150 years, the tiny town o

    Calistoga at the northern end o the Valley

    has been a magnet or visitors seeking relie

    and relaxation in its volcanic muds warmed

    by geothermal waters.

    oday mud baths remain a popular option on

    a broad menu o modern treatments oeredby Calistoga spas like Golden Haven Hot

    Springs Spa & Resort. At Golden Haven,

    couples enjoy Calistoga mud baths in private

    treatment rooms. Tis one-hour detoxiying

    and rejuvenating spa treatment includes the

    mud bath, hot springs Jacuzzi, and blanket

    wrap. Golden Havens mud bath was recently

    selected as the avorite mud bath experience

    o all the Napa Valley spas.

    Calistogas Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa

    also eatures soothing massages, luxuriousherbal acials, and detoxiying European

    Body Wraps. Couples spa packages combine

    the Calistoga mud bath experience along

    with a massage and/or acial at savings over

    individual treatment prices. Couples spa

    treatments make Golden Haven an excellent

    romantic spa getaway, and special spa

    packages oer some excellent values. Go orthe day or stay or the night in one o Golden

    Havens recently remodeled rooms.

    On the Sonoma side o the MayacamusMountains that separate the Napa and

    Sonoma wine countries, the Osmosis Day

    Spa Sanctuary is one o the more unusualo the many spa options available. Osmosis is

    home to the only cedar enzyme bath in North

    America.

    Cozy wooden tubs are lled with a ragrantblend o nely ground cedar, rice bran, and

    plant enzymes imported rom Japan. Tese

    ingredients heat naturally, by ermentation, a

    ragrant blend o cedar, rice bran, and plant

    enzymes creating biologically generated

    warmth that mimics the bodys natural

    metabolic process.

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    The Advantages ofLimousine Touring

    It seems everywhere you look

    in the Wine Country these daysa sleek stretched limousine is

    gliding graceully into view.

    Tink these are all lled with

    movie stars, business tycoons,

    and splurge spenders? Well,

    think again.

    Its your vacation, so take a

    break rom reading maps, makingappointments and designating a

    driver and treat yoursel to Beau

    Wine ours daily group tour. For

    just $99 per person, enjoy the

    ultimate wine tasting tour complete with

    a riendly, knowledgeable tour guide and a

    luxurious, climate-controlled vehicle.

    Beau Wine ours will provide door-to-door service rom any Napa or Yountville

    hotel. Simply hop in and enjoy complimen-

    tary champagne as you meet new riends

    and discover our boutique wineries. At one

    o the stops youll enjoy a gourmet amily-

    style lunch provided by Te Girl & Te Fig

    restaurant.

    For reservations and inormation contact BeauWine ours & Limousine Service at (800) 387-

    2328 or online at www.beauwinetours.com.

    Soar Above The Wine CountryIn A Hot Air Balloon Or Glider

    heres something special about lying over

    Northern Caliornias Wine Country in ahot air balloon or glider. he air is clear, the

    sun shines brighter and a calming sense o

    solitude envelops you.

    A leading hot air balloon company services

    serves the Napa Valley. Napa Valley Balloons

    lies over the southern Valley with launches

    near Yountville, south o St. Helena. While

    every light is unique, the usual adventure

    consists o a one-hour light ollowed by

    breakast on the

    ground complete with

    sparkling wine.

    Just north o the Napa

    Valley in Lake County,

    Crazy Creek AirAdventures has been

    introducing people

    to soaring or over 40

    years. heir modern

    gliders accommodate

    up to two passengers,

    plus a pilot, or

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    speed. Te A2B is a power-assisted

    bicycle, but its denitely not your

    grandathers moped. Named to ime

    magazines Green Design 100 list, the

    A2B sports modern, state-o-the-artengineering and technology rom the

    wheels up. A lithium-ion battery pow-

    ers this sleek electric cycle or up to 20

    miles at its maximum speed o 20 mph.

    Applying pedal power or a little extra

    oomph on uphill stretches, or just or

    the un o it, extends the range. You can

    rent the A2B or touring on your ownor as part o daily group tours at Napa

    Valley Bike ours in Yountville. No li-

    cense required.

    Napa Valley Bike ours, 6795 Washington

    Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-944-2953; www.

    napavalleybiketours.com.

    Visit Old Faithful Geyser NearCalistoga To See Fainting Goats

    About every 30 minutes, visitors to the Old

    Faithul Geyser o Caliornia are treated to an

    eruption o steam and scalding water spray-

    ing 60 to 100 eet in the air. Tere are only

    two other old aithul geysers in the world

    that have earned the title due to their regu-

    lar eruptions. Tis geyser has also proven

    itsel to be a good predictor o earthquakes.

    When the geysers show is delayed or dimin-

    ished, an earthquake is likely within the nextcouple o weeks in the 500 miles surrounding

    the geyser. Te grounds surrounding the gey-

    ser eature a large picnic area where visitors

    are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

    Tere are also a snack bar and a git shop on

    the property. Old Faithul Geyser makes or

    a wonderul amily outing and eatures

    a petting zoo that includes the amous

    ennessee Fainting Goats, Jacobs Four-

    Horn Sheep, and Guard Llamas.

    Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia is open

    every day including holidays. Hours are

    9 AM - 6 PM (til 5 PM in winter). 1299

    ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463;

    www.oldaithulgeyser.com.

    Relax With Retail Therapy

    Discover incredible savings o 25% to

    65% every day at Premium Outlets with

    our Wine Country locations in Gilroy,

    Napa, Petaluma and Vacaville. hese

    our outlet centers oer unparalleled

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    The Napa Valley is generally regarded

    as Americas most amous and most

    prestigious wine producing region. Exceptduring peak traic times, it is an easy hours

    drive to the northeast rom San Franciscoor to the southwest rom Sacramento. he

    Valley runs approximately north-south or

    some 30 miles. Its width ranges rom about

    a mile at its northern end to about ive miles

    at its widest point near its southern end. It

    is ramed by the Mayacamas Mountains onits western and northern sides, by the Vaca

    Mountains to the east, and by San Pablo Bay

    to the south.

    From north to south, the principal towns

    o the Napa Valley are Calistoga, St. Helena,

    Yountville, and the town o Napa. BetweenSt. Helena and Yountville, the hamlets o

    Rutherord and Oakville are important

    grape growing and winemaking centers.

    South o the town o Napa, AmericanCanyon is signiicant as a commercial

    center and as the second largest town inNapa County (ater the town o Napa). he

    Napa Valley is home to over 400 wineries,

    some o the best restaurants in the United

    States, world-class spas, and many other

    amenities.

    hanks in part to an abundance onatural beauty, and in part to stringent

    eorts to preserve both the beauty and

    the agricultural heritage o the region, the

    Napa Valley remains largely unspoiled by

    its success and notoriety as a wine tourism

    destination. It is worthy o as much timeon your itinerary as you can devote. Count

    Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to do

    Napa Valley

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    Top Picks For Wine TastingArtesa Vineyards & Winer y, 1345

    Henry Road, Napa; 888-679-9463. Among

    the most dramatic and beautiul wineries in

    the world, Artesa is built upon a Carneros

    hillside with views to San Francisco. hewines here are exquisite. Ask about the

    special wine and ood pairings.

    Beaulieu Vineyard, 1960 St. HelenaHwy South, Rutherord; 800-264-6918. I

    you think you know the BV brand, think

    again. Founded by Napa Valley pioneer

    Georges Latour in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard

    is an integral part o the Valleys history andmakes wines or every palate and budget.

    Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main Street,St. Helena; 707-963-8989. On the Register o

    National Historic Places, this breathtaking

    winery oers among the best tours and

    tasting experiences in the Valley. Ater your

    tour, sit on the Rhine House wrap-around

    porch and sip through a light o reservewines.

    Black Stallion Winery, 4089 Silveradorail, Napa; 800-200-9756. Located on a

    picturesque stretch o the Silverado rail,

    the Black Stallion estate recalls the rustic

    charm o early Caliornia. he estate

    property is ramed by century-old olive trees

    and landscaped with natural grasses andMediterranean plants.

    Etude Wines, 1250 Cuttings WharRoad, Napa; 707-257-5300. Etude means

    study in French, and this winery is a study

    in the crating o Pinot Noir. Enjoy lights

    highlighting dierent interpretations o this

    notoriously challenging-to-make wine at the

    tasting bar or on the patio.Grgich Hills Estate, 1829 St. Helena

    Hwy, Rutherord; 707-965-2784. Vintner

    Hall o Fame inductee and asting o

    Paris winner Mike Grgich, now well into

    his eighties, continues to nurture his six

    dierent wine varietals as i they were his

    children. Chardonnay is the air-haired

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    Napa Valley Balloons, 800-253-2224,707-944-0228; napavalleyballoons.com.

    Ultimate sightseeing experience over the

    southern Napa Valley. Sparkling wine

    landing celebration. Morning launch 7 days

    per week, weather permitting.

    Napa Valley Bike Tours, 6795 WashingtonStreet, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-531-7708.

    Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,

    sel-guided tours, bicycle rentals. Wine

    purchase pickup service.

    Old Faithful Geyser of California, 1299ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463. One o

    only three old aithul geysers in the world,

    and home o the amous ainting goats.Shopping

    RASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street,Yountville; 707-944- 9211. Specializes in

    American Art Glass and represents over 200

    artists.

    Napa Premium Outlets, 629 FactoryStores Drive, Napa; 707-226-9876. Over

    50 designer and name brand stores in anupscale shopping mall.

    Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 MainStreet, St. Helena; 866-611-9463. Unique

    wine accessories, wine racks and cabinets,

    wine books, corkscrews, etc.

    St. Helena Wine Merchants, 699 St.Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800-729-9463.

    Specialty wine shop oering the bestwines o Napa Valley, including many older

    vintages. Nationwide service.

    Spas

    Golden Haven Hot Springs, 1713 LakeStreet, Calistoga; 707-942-8000. Calistoga

    hot springs mineral water and rejuvenating

    spa treatments, including mud baths or

    couples.

    Massage Envy Spa, 3365 Solano Avenue,Napa; 707-255-8000. herapeutic massage

    and skin nourishing acial treatments.

    Visit massageenvy.com or our other Wine

    Country locations.

    Mountview Spa, 1457 Lincoln Avenue,Calistoga; 800-816-6877. A perect place to

    1030 Main Street in historic downtown Napa707.226.7372lNVOH.ORG

    ERTHs Dinosaur Petting

    Zoo - Thurs, July 5, 7pm& Fri, July 6, noon

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    Sing-along Sound of MusicSat, July 14, 7pm

    Cafe Theatre Comedy:Jeff ApplebaumThurs, July 19, 7:30pm

    Charlie MusselwhiteFri, July 20, 8pm

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    Ottmar LiebertWed, Aug 1, 8pm

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    dining room or lovely garden courtyard.

    Lunch, dinner.

    Cindys Backstreet Kitchen, 1327Railroad Ave, St. Helena, 707-963-1200.

    his upscale eatery has become a beloved

    destination or locals and visitors alike.

    It eatures a menu o delicious, cooked-rom-scratch cuisine created rom quality

    ingredients.

    Cook St. Helena, 1310 Main St., St.Helena; 707-963-7088. Dont be ooled by

    the plain storeront o this locals hangout.

    Te excellent Italian are makes this a great

    complement to a day o wine tasting.

    Cuve, 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-224-2330. Adjacent to the River errace

    Inn, Cuvee has compiled a menu o new

    American avorites that includes braised

    shortribs, pan roasted chicken and resh sh

    and seaood.

    toile, 1 Caliornia Drive, Yountville; 707-944-2892. Etoile bills itsel as the only ne

    dining restaurant within a winery in NapaValley. It prides itsel on epitomizing the

    very best that wine country dining has to

    oer.

    Farm, 4048 Sonoma Hwy.. Napa; 707-299-4880. his restaurant prides itsel on

    preparing ood that accompanies win e

    and a passion or experimentation. Most

    ingredients come rom within 150-miles oCarneros .

    French Laundry, The; 6640 WashingtonSt., Yountville; 707-944-2380. I you didnt

    make a reservation two months ago you

    are not eating here today, this week, or even

    this month. But no list o Wine Country

    restaurants is complete without it. 3 Stars,

    Michelin Guide, 2011. Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet, 933

    Main St. between Charter Oak & Pope, St.

    Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street

    (at Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-

    6900. Inormal, gourmet roadside diner

    with memorable Ahi sandwiches and low

    corkage ee. Lunch, dinner.

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    Winery Tours startingat $180 for 4 hours.

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    Artesa Vineyards &

    Winery is among the

    most dramatic, beautiul

    and unique wineries in

    the world. Built into a

    hilltop on the Napa side

    o C a r n e r o s , A r t e s a s

    spectacular architecture,

    sculpture gardens and

    o u n t a i n s e n h a n c e a

    wraparound view that on

    a clear day includes San

    Francisco some 50 miles to

    the south.

    B u i l t o r i g i n a l l y a s

    Codornu Napa, which

    produced sparkling wines

    exclusively, the winery was

    rechristened Artesa in 1999.

    In the Spanish Catalan

    language o its amily

    owners, who have been

    making sparkling wine or

    450 years, Artesa means

    cratsman. oday Artesas

    w i n e c r a t s m e n a l s o

    produce highly acclaimed

    s t i l l w i n e s i n c l u d i n g

    Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,

    Merlot , and Cabernet

    Sauvignon.

    Visitors sample Artesas

    wines at a curved wooden

    tasting bar with a picture-

    window view o a peaceul

    courtyard. In-the-know

    w e ek en d v i s i t or s c a l l

    ahead to reserve a place

    at an exclusive wine and

    cheese pairing oered

    e v e r y S a t u r d a y a n d

    Sunday at 11:30 in Artesas

    luxurious Raventos Lounge.

    Participation is limited to

    10 guests each day.

    A n o t h e r p o p u l a r

    attraction at Artesa is

    the terrace o the tasting

    room where guests can

    sit to enjoy the sunshine

    and superb views with a

    sampling o their avorite

    Artesa wines.

    Artesa Vineyards & Win-

    ery is located to the south-

    west of the own of Napa,

    near the intersection

    of Carneros Highway with

    Highway 29 North. Enter

    the winery by taking a com-

    fortable climb up the tiered

    double stairway and cross-

    ing the broad plaza to the

    main entrance, pausing to

    appreciate the views, sculp-

    ture and fountains.

    Artesa Vineyards & Winery

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    Te Rhine House at Beringer Vineyards

    Set aside time on yourWine Country vi sit to

    tour Beringer Vineyards,

    o n e o N a p a V a l l e y s

    o l d e s t c o n t i n u o u s l y

    operating wineries and

    proud owner o a spot on

    the National Register oHistoric Places. Whether

    you are a wine novice or a

    connoisseur, you are sure

    to learn something new at

    Beringer. Plus youll have

    the opportunity to taste

    some o Beringers abulous

    reserve wines, and winesavailable only at the winery.

    Beringer oers tours

    throughout the day every

    day. On the aste o

    Beringer tour, your guide

    wi ll irst take you to the

    demonstration vineyard,where you ll learn about

    vineyard practices and

    trellising. hen its on to

    the Old Stone Winery,

    where you ll be gre eted

    by lie-sized cutouts o

    winer y ounders Jacob

    and Frederick Beringer,entrepreneurial brothers

    who hailed rom Germany.

    Frederick, enthralled by

    opportunities in the United

    States, irst made his way to

    New York in 1863. Five years

    later his brother Jacobcame to New York, but soon

    ound himsel longing or

    his old lie working in his

    amilys successul winery

    in Germany. Jacob had

    heard o the budding wine

    industry in Caliornia, so he

    Beringer Vineyards ShowcasesNapas Best, Past and Present

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    Th e i c o n i c S t e r l i n g

    Vineyardsperched on

    its stunning, Napa Valleyhillside locationoers

    one o the most idyllic

    experiences in the Wine

    Country.

    Guests glide 300 eet via

    aerial tram to reach the

    winery reminiscent o a

    Greek monastery. Founded

    i n 1 9 6 9 , S t e r l i n g h a s

    long been recognized or

    innovative winemaking. In

    act, it was the irst winery

    in the U.S. to produce a

    v i nt a ge-d at ed var i et al

    Merlot.

    G u e s t s a r e g r e e t e d

    with a glass o wine and

    are immediately made

    welcome. A tour o the

    winery also oers visitors

    a g r e a t d e a l o w i n e

    education. Unlike some

    wineries, there is no canned

    spielyou are your own

    guide. Elevated corridors

    above the work areasgive visitors unrestricted

    views o the winemaking

    p r o c e s s . P h o t o g r a p h s

    and educational panels

    are scattered throughoutthe winery, including a

    ascinating wine barrel

    stave display explainingthe inluence o various

    toasting levels and its eect

    on wine.

    A n o t h e r u n i q u e

    innovation at Sterling is

    a Winemakers Video

    our. hrough the use o

    three separate DVD videos

    displayed on large lat

    screen Vs, visitors join

    Sterlings winemakers or

    a visit through the various

    seasons o the winemaking

    year.

    hroughout the visitor

    center is one o the largest

    collections o wine-relatedart. Another eature that

    sets Sterling Vineyards

    apart is its tasting rooms.

    Guests are comortably

    seated as a very gracious

    and knowledgeable sta

    presents the wines at your

    table. hey oer wine andood pairing suggestions

    and are eager to answer

    any questions vis itors

    might have ater their

    Winemaking 101 tour.

    Veteran visitors to Napa

    Valley have learned to

    Sterling Vineyards

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    So many wineries, solittle time. With so many

    great places you couldvisit,

    how do you narrow the

    options? Heres a winningday trip on which youllenjoy exquisite wines in

    three o the most relaxing,enchanting and exclusive

    settings in Napa Valley.Start your day at Stags

    Leap, which has ixed

    tasting appointments at10 and 2:30 daily. A quick

    phone call a day or tw oahead nets you a seated

    tasting in a captivatingsetting under the blus o

    the Stags Leap Palisades.Visitors tour the historic

    Manor House, a two-story

    stone structure with acorner castle-like towerbuilt with rocks rom alocal quarry in 1891.

    S t a g s L e a p w i n ee d u c a t o r s w i l l g u i d ey o u t h r o u g h a l i g h to i v e w i n e s . h ew i n e r y , b e s t k n o w n

    o r i t s e l e g a n t P e t i t eS y r a h , a l s o p r o d u c e sVi o g n i e r, C ha rd on n ay,and Cabernet Sauvignon.he 90 acres o estate

    v in eyard s surroundin gt h e M a n o r H o u s e a r elargely planted to PetiteS y r a h a n d C a b e r n e tSauvignon. hese estate

    grapes are eatured inhe Leap, the winerys

    most collectible CabernetSauvignon.

    Ater a leisurely lunchi n n e a r b y Y o u n t v i l l e

    or St . Helena (see thed i n i n g g u i d e i n t h i sm a g a z i n e ) , g o t o S t .Clement Vineyards. Hereyoull ind more rich Napa

    Val ley hist or y as well ass i x w o n d e r u l s i n g l e -vineyard Cabernets andt h e i c o n i c B o r d e a u x -s t y l e b l e n d , O r o p p a s .

    S t . C l e m e n t s m a i nt a s t i n g r o o m i s i n aclassic Gothic Victorianbuilt in 1878 by stainedg l a s s m e r c h a n t F r i t z

    Rosenbaum. Architectureb u s w i l l a p p r e c i a t e

    Napa Valley In One Great Day

    St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena

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    I y o u r e l o o k i n g o rconsistently great wines

    and lots o selections youcant ind back home,Whitehall Lane on Highway29 near St. Helena is a must

    stop.W hi t e ha l l L a n e i r st

    opened in 1979, but itswhen the Leonardini amilypurchased the winery in1993 that the awards andaccolades began rollingin, including three wines

    in Wine Spectators op100. Now unquestionablya w o r l d - c l a s s w i n e r y ,Whitehall Lane ke eps itssights on consistent qualityand great value.

    h e t a s t i n g r o o m i shoused in a modern looking,a n g u l a r b u i l d i n g . h e

    knowledgeable, r iendlysta will take you throughthe wines, many o whichcome rom the winerys own125 acres in Napa Valley.Whitehall Lane makes all othe best varietals rom NapaValley, and or ans o dessertwine, theres also terriic

    Orange Muscat.Whitehall Lane is one o

    the irst Napa Valley wineriesto step boldly into the useo alternative closures ontheir wines since natural

    cork does not always ormthe perect seal. On theirwhite wines the winery isusing screw caps, whileon a ew o the red wines,including the perennialaward-winning ReserveCabernet Sauvignon, they

    are using a stylish, easy-to-open glass-on-glass closurethat might just revolutionizethe way wine bottles aresealed.

    W h i t e h a l l L a n e h a sadded two new wine clubsto ensure members can gettheir avorites available only

    at the winer y. Membersr e c e i v e c o m p l i m e n t a r y t o u r s a n d t a s t i n g s ,discounted pricing, accesst o l i m i t e d p r o d u c t i o nwines, invitations to partiesand events and accessto the estate or privatecelebrations.

    Taste the consistently great wines from

    Whitehall Lane

    TASTING SUGGESTIONS

    09 Chardonnay, Carneros

    Tis well-balanced Chardonnayhas aromas and avors o pear,honey, tropical ruit and toastyoak. It has a very long, avorul

    fnish that lingers. $28

    09 Las Brisas Pinot Noir

    Te Tis rich and graceuloering has appealing aromas

    o rose petals, violets and toasty

    bread. On the palate the wine isplush with waves o ripe currant

    and strawberry avors ramedbeautiully by ancy oak under-tones. Te subtle tannins addlength to the silky fnish. $48

    08 Reserve Cabernet

    Sauvignon, Napa Valley

    Tis stylish wine is captivatingand delicious rom the enticingaromas to the long, smooth

    fnish. Its a blend o lush ruitwith aromas o deep blackberry,

    currant and toasted oak. $75

    WHITEHALL LANE WINERY

    1563 St. Helena HighwaySt. Helena, CA 94574

    (800) 963-9454www.whitehalllane.com

    Open daily 10-5:45

    DIRECTIONS

    Whitehall Lane Winery is locatedat 1563 St. Helena Highway

    (Highway 29) in St. Helena, justsouth o Zinandel Lane.

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    St. Helena is the capital oNapa Valley and a town

    that epitomizes all that

    makes this area so special -

    world-class wineries, greateats and unique shopping.

    Plan a ew days with St.

    Helena as your home base

    and delve into all that this

    vibrant small town has to

    oer!

    I youre interested in

    spending a day or twowine tasting and touring,

    St . Helena has plenty

    o wineries to explore.

    One o the best in-depth

    tours around is oered

    at Beringer Vineyards,

    the oldest continuously

    operating winery in Napa

    Val ley. For wine tast ing

    without an appointment,

    drop in at Whitehall Lane

    or St . Clement, whereyoull ind many incredible

    examples o Napa Valleys

    inest Cabernet Sauvignons.

    For something entirely

    d i e r e n t , B e n e s s e r e

    Vin eyard s has a w id e

    s e l e c t i o n o u n u s u a l

    I t a l i a n v a r i e t a l s ,including Aglianico and

    Sagrantino. Across the

    valley on Silverado rai l,

    visit Wil liam Harrison

    V i n e y a r d s , w h i c h

    specializes in Bordeaux-

    style blends. Back in town,

    Merryvale Vineyards stays

    open until 6:30pm daily so

    you can make one last stop

    beore dinner.

    St. Helena has a wides e l e c t i o n o e a t s o r

    whatever you crave. In the

    morning, the top stop or

    coee is Napa Valley Coee

    Roasting Company, where

    they roast resh beans

    almost daily. Youll ind

    the best pastries in townat Model Bakery, which is

    also the perect stop or a

    quick lunch o resh salads,

    sandwiches or the days

    special pizza. I you want a

    juicy burger or other classic

    drive-in are, check out

    Picture Perfect St. Helena

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    Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to do

    Healdsburg Area

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    As the Russian River twists and turns her

    way out to the Paciic, valleys and gentle

    hillsides an out on both sides. Her banks

    are strewn with sandy beaches, redwood

    orests, and vineyards o every description.

    he river has carved three valleys o major

    winemaking signiicance: Alexander, Dr y

    Creek, and Russian River. hrough these

    valleys dozens o wineries rise out o the sea

    o vines, presenting visitors with a balingarray o places to explore and tastes to savor.

    We suggest you explore the three valleys

    starting rom Healdsburgwinery central

    or northern Sonoma County and the hub

    o the three-valley area. Framed by the

    Alexander Valley to the northeast, the Dry

    Creek Valley to the northwest, and Chalk

    Hill and Knights Valley to the southeast,

    its no wonder the grapes and wine make

    the towns wheels go round. he heart o

    Healdsburg is a shady park, known as the

    Plaza, surrounded by inns, restaurants,

    and shops. here are gourmet delis, too, i

    you choose to picnic right there or want to

    provision a vineyard outing.

    Dry Creek ValleyNear the Mendocino County border, about

    10 miles northwest o Healdsburg, the Warm

    Springs Dam holds back the waters o Dry

    Creek, orming serpentine Lake Sonoma.

    From the dam, you get a birds eye view

    o the valley that rolls out in ront o you.

    he dam was built by the Army Corps o

    Engineers in the 1980s primarily to orm

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    and, while scenic and serviceable, it is

    not a particularly good road. I you ollow

    Westside all the way to its end, you will ind

    yoursel at River Road about three miles

    west o Wohler.

    he character o the Russian RiverValley is a bit dierent north to south. he

    northern reach has much more o a Dry

    Creek Valley eel. Up north the wineries are

    generally larger, newer, and perhaps a little

    lashier than in the south, which has a more

    rustic eel.

    On the map, the southern Russian River

    Valley is a large area with irregular shapethat is somewhat wider than it is tall. It is

    bounded on the north by River Road, which

    becomes Old River Road near Guerneville;

    and on the south by state Highway 12, which

    becomes Sebastopol Road and then the

    Bodega Highway as it runs east to west. On

    the west, the Bohemian Highway shapes

    the area, running rom near Guerneville

    southeast to Freestone. Highway 101 orms

    the eastern boundary.

    State Highway 116 runs diagonally

    through the southern valley, rom

    Guerneville in the northwest to Sebastopol

    in the southeast. Other important roads

    are Mirabel Road, which connects River

    Road and Highway 116; Guerneville Road

    connecting Highway 101 and Highway 116;

    and Olivet Road connecting River Road and

    Guerneville Road. All along this skeleton

    o roadways and many smaller roads

    branching rom it are a myriad o wineries

    where you can taste Pinot Noir, Zinandel,

    and other wines produced in the Russian

    River Valley appellation.

    he major towns youll want to consider

    visiting in the southern Russian River Valley

    are Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, and

    Occidental. Forestville is also important

    because it is home to some good wineries

    and is located at the junction o Mirabel

    Road and Highway 116.

    In Sebastopol, you can enjoy an easy stroll

    along Main Street to take in antique, art,

    and book shops among other homegrown

    stores and restaurants that somehow

    are only ound in small towns. Youll ind

    the Sebastopol natives to be riendly and

    welcoming i a bit quirky. Nonconormityis the norm among many locals in this

    unabashedly authentic and American small

    town.

    he hamlet o Graton is essentially a wide

    spot in Graton Road just west o Highway

    116 near its intersection with Guerneville

    Road and about our miles northwest oSebastopol. ake a ew minutes to walk

    the downtown area, occupying just a

    couple o blocks along Graton Road. Youll

    ind surprising touches o sophistication

    including good restaurants and interesting

    shops.

    I youve stopped in Graton, you might as

    well continue on along Graton Road about

    six miles to the southwest to Occidental.

    Yet another micro-town, Occidental

    seems impossibly cute, but is remarkably

    authentic. Here again you will ind good

    restaurants and many interesting shops

    to browse. From Occidental, you can head

    north along the Bohemian Highway to

    Guerneville or go south to Freestone where

    you can pick up the Sebastopol Highway

    (Highway 12) back toward Sebastopol. Or,

    you can just go back to Highway 116 the way

    you came.

    Guerneville is about 12 miles to the

    northwest o Graton along Highway 116, andabout 15 miles to the north o Occidental

    along the Bohemian Highway route. During

    the warmer months, which can be seven or

    eight months in the Wine Country, it is the

    ocal point o much activity or visitors to

    the many rustic resorts along the Russian

    River.

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    Wi n e d r i n k e r s k n o w R o d n e y S t r o n g

    Vineyards or its wonderul,approachable line o SonomaCounty wines. But startingive years ago the winery

    signiicantly upped the antewhen it started the Winerywithin a Winery, a cuttingedge project to create smalllots o distinctive ultra-premium wines.

    N o w R o d n e y S t r o n go e r s o n e o t h e e w

    c o m p r e h e n s i v e w i n e r y tours in Sonoma Countyw here you can see theWinery within a Wineryproject in action. ourparticipants st art out inthe estate vineyard with anintroduction to vineyardpractices. hen it s into

    the winery or a irsthandlook at the this innovativep r o j e c t . I n t h e c e l l a ryoull learn about how thewinemaking team careullyselects, sorts, and processesthe best individual vineyardblocks to make RodneyStrongs Reserve and Single

    Vineyard wines.A ter the tour, stop in

    the tasting room or theReserve tasting, where thewinery shows o the greatwork done in the Winer ywithin a Winery. his listo superbly crated winesincludes two single vineyardAlexander Valley CabernetSauvignons that highlightthe dierence place makese v e n w i t h i n a s i n g l eappellation. Youll also get

    to try Reserve Chardonnay,Reserve Pinot Noir, andRodney Strongs lagshipB o r d e a u x - s t y l e b l e n d ,Symmetry.

    R o d n e y S t r o n g shospitality center oersa large selection o unique

    gits or riends and amilyback home. his un andeclectic git shop eatureslocal, handmade and highquality tabletop accessories,wine accessories, and logoattire. Its the perect placeto do all o your holiday andspecial occasion shopping.

    Enjoy tours, tasting, and shopping at

    Rodney Strong Vineyards

    TASTING SUGGESTIONS

    07 Symmetry Red Meritage,

    Alexander Valley

    Layers o blackberry, cassis, darkplums and sweet spices with a

    hint o smoky dark chocolateand spice. Silky in texture and

    long on the fnish. $55

    07 Reserve Cabernet

    Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

    Full bodied and richly textured,with intense aromas and avors

    o black currant, sandalwood,white pepper and cocoa.

    Smooth, lingering fnish. $45

    09 Russian River Pinot Noir,

    Estate Vineyard

    Aged entirely in small Frenchoak barrels, which adds a

    subtle, toasty vanilla characterand a hint o spice. $16

    RODNEY STRONG

    11455 Old Redwood HighwayHealdsburg, CA 95448

    (800) 678-4763www.rodneystrong.com

    Open 10 AM - 5 PM Daily

    Guided winery tours daily at11 AM and 3 PM

    DIRECTIONS

    Exit Highway 101 Northat Healdsburg Ave. akea let rom o-ramp onto

    Healdsburg Ave./Old RedwoodHighway to the winery 1.6

    miles on the right.

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    Napa ValleySTERLING VINEYARDS

    Take Sterlings amous aerial tram to

    the top o the hill or a special reserve

    tasting (p. 32)OLD FAITHFUL

    Visit one o only three Old Faithul

    geysers in the world (p. 24)

    NAPA IN ONE DAY

    See the Napa Valley in one great day

    with stops at three notable wineries

    (p. 34)

    GOLDEN HAVEN HOT

    SPRINGS

    Experience a Calistoga mud bath at

    Golden Haven Hot Springs (p. 14)

    BUTLER WINE TOURS

    Let Butler be your designated

    driver or wine touring in Napa and

    Sonoma (p. 7)

    WHITEHALL LANE

    Visit the winery, honored three

    times or wines rated in the top ve

    worldwide (p. 36)

    GRGICH HILLS ESTATE

    Ater tasting, promote peace by drop-

    ping coins in the ountain at Grgich

    Hills Winery (p. 26)

    CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS

    Providing exceptional transportation

    and memorable tours in the winecountry since 1986. (p. 2)

    BERINGER VINEYARDS

    Tour and taste Napa at its best, past

    and present, at Beringer Vineyards

    (p. 30)

    NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS

    Rent a bicycle or a ew hours, a day,or longer (p. 24)

    MUMM NAPA

    Discover the sparkling wines, art and

    spectacular terrace views o Mumm

    Napa (p. 95)

    RASGALLERIES

    See extraordinary art collections at

    RASgalleries in Yountville (p. 7)

    RIXOS LIMOUSINE

    Serving Napa and Sonoma with excep-

    tional service and experience (p. 4)

    WINE TRAIN

    Dine on the Wine Train as the Napa

    Valley glides slowly by (p. 25)

    NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS

    Reserve with Napa Valley Balloons to

    soar above it all (p. 24)

    ARTESA

    See breathtaking views, architecture,

    and ountains at Artesa (p. 28)

    PREMIUM OUTLETS

    Shop at over 50 designer and name

    brand stores at Napa Premium

    Outlets (p. 24)

    MATERRA

    Make an appointment to taste the

    Fun

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    A. Rafanelli Winery

    4685 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1385.

    Alderbrook Winery

    2306 Magnolia Drive

    Healdsburg; 707-433-5987.

    Arista Winery

    7015 Westside RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448

    Amista

    3320 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg; 707-431-9200.

    Armida Winery

    2201 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2222.

    Bella Vineyards

    9711 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 866-572-3552.

    Chalk Hill Winery

    10300 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-838-4306.

    Christopher Creek Winery

    641 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-2001.

    Clos du Bois

    19410 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-857-3100.

    David Coffaro Winery

    7485 Dry Creek RoadGeyserville; 707-433-9715.

    Davis Family Vineyards

    52 Front St Healdsburg; 707-433-3858.

    De La Montanya Estate

    999 Forman LaneHealdsburg; 707-484-8090.

    DeLoach Vineyards

    1791 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-526-9111.

    deLorimier

    2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.

    Dry Creek Vineyard

    3770 Lambert Bridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1000.

    Dutcher Crossing

    8533 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2700.

    Everett Ridge Vineyards

    435 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1637,ext. 17.

    F. Teldeschi Winery

    3555 Dry Creek Road

    Healdsburg; 707-433-6626.

    Family Wineries

    4791 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-0100.

    Ferrari-Carano Vineyards

    & Winery

    8761 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6700.

    Field Stone Winery

    10075 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg;707-433-7266.

    Foppiano Vineyards

    12707 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-433-7272.

    Francis Coppola Winery

    300 Via Archimedes RoadGeyserville; 707-968-1100.

    Fritz Winery24691 Dutcher Creek RoadCloverdale; 707-894-3389.

    Gary Farrell Winery

    10701 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-473-2900.

    Geyser Peak Winery

    22281 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-2500.

    Hanna Winery (Alex. Valley)9280 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-431-4310.

    Hartford Family Winery

    8075 Martinelli RoadForestville; 707-887-1756.

    Harvest Moon Winery

    2192 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-573-8711.

    Hauck Cellars

    223 Center StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-9065

    Hawkes Winery

    6734 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-HAWK.

    Holdredge Wines

    51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1424.

    Hook & Ladder Winery2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa,707-526-2255

    Hop Kiln Winery

    6050 Westside Road

    Healdsburg; 707-433-6491.

    Hudson Street Wineries

    428 Hudson Street,Healdsburg; 707-433-2364.428 Hudson St Healdsburg;707-433-2364.

    In Vino Veritas

    118 North St Healdsburg;707-395-0307.

    Iron Horse Vineyards

    9786 Ross Station RoadSebastopol; 707-887-1507.

    J Vineyards & Winery

    11447 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-3646.

    J. Rochioli Vineyards

    6192 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2305.

    Jordan Vineyard & Winery

    Appointment.1474 Alexander Valley RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-5250.

    Joseph Swan Vineyards

    2916 Laguna RoadForestville; 707-573-3747.

    Kendall-Jackson Wine

    Center5007 Fulton Road SantaRosa; 707-571-8100.

    Kendall-Jackson337 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-433-7102.

    Korbel Champagne

    Cellars13250 River Road

    Guerneville; 707-824-7316.

    La Crema

    235 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-9400.

    Lambert Bridge Winery

    4085 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-9600.

    Lancaster Estate

    15001 Chalk Hill Road

    Healdsburg; 707-433-8178.

    Limerick Lane Cellars

    1023 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-9211.

    Longboard Vineyards

    5 Fitch St Healdsburg; 707-433-3473

    Lynmar Winery

    3909 Frei Road Sebastopol;707-829-3374.

    Mauritson Family Winery

    2859 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-0804.

    Marimar Torres estate11400 Graton RoadSebastopol; 707-823-4365.

    Martin Ray Winery

    2191 Laguna Road SantaRosa; 707-823-2404.

    Martinelli Winery

    3360 River Road Windsor;707-525-0570.

    Matanzas Creek Winery6097 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa; 707-528-6464.

    Mazzocco Vineyards

    1400 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-9035.

    Matrix

    3291 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1911

    Meeker Vineyard21035 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-431-2148.

    Michel-Schlumberger

    4155 Wine Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7427.

    Mill Creek

    1401 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2121.

    deLorimier Winery

    2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.

    Medlock-Ames

    3487 Alexander Vly. Rd.,Healdsburg; 707-431-8845.

    Moshin Vineyards10295 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5499.

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    Murphy-Goode Winery

    20 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-431-7644.

    Paul Hobbs Winery

    3355 Gravenstein Hwy N.Sebastopol; 707-824-9879.

    Papapietro Perry4791 Dry Creek RdHealdsburg; 707-433-0422.

    Passalacqua Winery

    3805 Lambert B ridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5550.

    Paradise Ridge Winery

    4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr.Santa Rosa; 707-528-9463.

    Pedroncelli Winery1220 Canyon RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3531.

    Porter Creek Vineyards

    8735 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6321.

    Preston Vineyards

    9282 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-3372.

    Raymond Burr Vineyards

    8339 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8559.

    Ridge at Lytton Springs

    650 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7721.

    Robert Young Estate Winery

    4960 Red Winery RoadGeyserville; 707-431-4811.

    Rodney Strong11455 Old Redood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-1533.

    Russian Hill Winery

    4525 Slusser Road Windsor;707-575-9428.

    Russian River Vineyards5700 Gravenstein Hwy NorthForestville; 707-887-3344.

    Sausal Winery

    7370 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-2285.

    Seghesio Family Vineyards

    14730 Grove St Healdsburg;707-433-3579.

    Selby Winery

    215 Center St Healdsburg;707-431-1288.

    Siduri Wines

    980 Airway Court, Suite CSanta Rosa; 707-578-3882.

    Silver Oak Cellars

    24625 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3562.

    Simi Winery16275 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-473-3231.

    Stonestreet Winery

    7111 Hwy 128Healdsburg; 800-355-8008.

    Stryker Sonoma

    5110 Hwy 128 Geyserville;707-433-1944.

    Sunce Winery

    1839 Olivet road Santa Rosa;707-526-9463.

    Taft Street Winery

    2030 Barlow LaneSebastopol; 707-823-2049.

    Thumbprint Cellars

    102 Matheson St.,Healdsburg; 707-433-2393.

    Toad Hollow Vineyards

    409-A Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-8667.

    Topel Winery

    125 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-433-4116.

    Trentadue Winery

    19170 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-433-3104.

    Twomey Cellars

    3000 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 800-505-4850.

    Unti Vineyards

    4202 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5590.

    Vintners Signatures

    4001 Hwy 128, Geyserville;707-857-3300.

    White Oak Vineyards

    7505 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-8429.

    Williamson Winery

    134 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-433-1500.

    Wilson Winery

    1960 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-4355.

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    Sonoma Valley, also known as the Valley

    o the Moon, is about an hours drive

    north o San Francisco and about a hal-

    hours drive rom either the Sonoma County

    Airport to the northwest or the town oNapa to the east. Some 17 miles in length,the valley is bounded by the outskirts o

    Santa Rosa on the north, San Pablo Bay on

    the south, the Mayacamas Mountains to

    the west, and the Sonoma Mountains to the

    east.

    Home to about 75 wineries, Sonoma

    Valley i s a complete wine touri smdestination unto itsel. Its three principal

    townsKenwood, Glen Ellen and the

    town o Sonomaeature excellent

    B&B and ull-service hotel (including

    spa) accommodations as well as many

    restaurants highly regarded or casualand ine dining. Sonoma Valley is the

    birthplace o the Caliornia wine industry

    with vineyards dating to the early 1800s.

    he regions winemaking reputation is built

    on robust red wines including Cabernet

    Sauvignon, Zinandel, and Meritage blends,

    among others. But Sonoma Valley vintnersproduce over 25 varieties o wine in all, sono matter what your palates preerence you

    are likely to ind wines that please here.

    ravel-Wise ip: Sonoma Valley and the

    Healdsburg area (including Alexander,

    Dry Creek and Russian River valleys) are

    the main wine regions o Sonoma County.

    From the town o Sonoma to Healdsburgis about 40 miles and, in usual driving

    conditions, driving time is about an hour.

    While it is certainly possible to tour the

    Healdsburg area through day trips rom a

    base in Sonoma Valley, it is not advisable. It

    is ar better to devote two or three days toeach area and to reserve accommodations

    close to where youll be touring. Visiting

    Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to doSonoma Valley

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    Here are our recommendations or wineries

    that deserve a spot on your itinerary. o be

    sure, there are plenty o other good wineries

    in Sonoma Valley, but you cannot go wrong

    choosing rom this list:

    Top Picks For Wine TastingChateau St. Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy,

    Kenwood; 707-833-4134. Stunning. he

    gardens o this winerys dreamlike setting

    oer visitors the eeling o having traveled to

    the Mediterranean. World-class wines and

    a well stocked charcuterie make this the

    perect picnic spot.

    Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive,Sonoma; 707-940-4000. You know this

    brand, and youd never imagine it comes

    rom this laid-back winery. he tasting

    room is in an 1850s armhouse. here

    are aviaries and a museum o Caliornia

    missions. Some wines may be amiliar, but

    others may surprise you.

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 ArnoldDrive, Sonoma; 866-522-8693. Yes, this is

    the same Jacuzzi, the amily whose name

    is synonymous with luxury whirlpool spas.

    And what a job they ve done with their

    winer y--a spectacular Italian villa--and

    their wines, which celebrate the amilys

    heritage. Youll be sorry i you miss this one!

    Kenwood Vineyards, 9592 SonomaHwy, Kenwood; 707-833-5891. his acility

    and sta behind this amiliar wine label are

    unexpectedly rustic and riendly. heres

    nothing corporate about this 22-acre estate

    with its tasting room in the barnjust an

    authentic Wine Country experience.

    Ledson Winery & Vineyards, 7335Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-537-3810. Youhave to see this 16,000 square oot French-

    Normandy castle to believe it. our the

    winery, stroll the grounds, and taste some o

    the best wines in Sonoma Valley.

    Schug Carneros Estate, 602 BonneauRoad, Sonoma; 707-939-9363. he drive up

    rom Bonneau Road will take you through

    vineyards and rose borders to where thewinery building is tucked into a hillside

    containing underground barrel caves.

    Behind the German style post-and-beam

    building, there is a vista point with a 360

    view o th e surrounding area and the

    opportunity to see as ar as Mount Diablo

    on a clear day.

    Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, 389Fourth Street East, Sonoma; 800-888-5532.

    his legendary winery has been making

    ine wines at the current location or well

    over 100 years. Get a irst-hand sense o

    history while tasting outstanding wines,

    many available only at the winery.

    Valley of the Moon, 777 Madrone Road,

    Glen Ellen; 707-939-4500. his landmarkwinery marries a rich history dating to

    1860 with state-o-the-art wine production

    and Italian artisan packaging. he etched

    bottles are git-worthy, but youll be

    tempted to keep the wine or yoursel.

    Where To Dine

    Basque Boulangerie Caf, 460 FirstStreet East, Sonoma; 707-935-7687. A great

    place to ind locals early in the morning

    talking to neighbors, reading the paper and

    grabbing a cup o coee with a pastry.

    Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, 1325Broadway (in he Lodge at Sonoma),

    Sonoma; 707-931-2042. For heartier are,

    SONOMA PLAZA

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    this venue prides itsel on a creative menu

    with ingredients rom Sonoma County

    arms, ranches and dairies.

    Caf Citti, 9049 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood;707-833-2690. his wonderul, casual

    neighborhood restaurant oers consistently

    good Italian ood including a good variety o

    pastas.

    The Girl & The Fig, 110 West Spain Street,Sonoma; 707-938-3634. Seasonal, Provencal-

    inspired cuisine eatures garden vegetables,

    herbs, and an abundance o creativity.

    Caf La Haye, 140 East Napa St, Sonoma;

    707-935-5994. Restaurant critic MichaelBauer calls this small and intimate eatery

    one o those rare restaurants in which you

    know the moment you walk in the door,

    youre going to have a good time ... Simple

    ood prepared to perection ... excellent

    service.

    Harvest Moon Caf, 487 First St West

    (West Napa Street), Sonoma; 707-933-8160.

    Award-winning Sonoma County Wines ~ Free Historical Tours ~ Picnic Grounds

    Located four blocks from the Sonoma Plaza ~ Open Daily 11am-5pm.

    Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery~389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma CA 95476

    www.sebastiani.com ~ 707-933-3200 ~ Established in 1904

    PETALUMA

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    I you want to be treated like royalty,visit Ledson Winery and Vineyards in

    Kenwood. he 16,000 square oot French-

    Normandy winery reerred to as he

    Castle, sits majestically behind its estate

    vineyard.

    Steve Ledson adopted his passion or

    growing grapes rom his ather, grandather

    and great-grandather. He originally built

    he Castle as his private home, but when it

    began to draw much attention rom locals

    and tourists alike, he decided he wanted

    more privacy. In 1999 he opened the doors

    to the public and created

    one o the most unique

    and dynamic wineries

    anywhere in the country.

    Upon arrival, a well-

    inormed concierge will

    guide guests over elegant parquet loors to

    one o the our cozy and classy tasting salons.

    On warm spring and summer days, the doors

    are let wide open. Ater tasting, you may be

    tempted to stroll through the gardens. You can

    also visit the Gourmet Marketplace and select

    among ine cheeses rom around the world,

    meats, pastas, salads and sinully decadent

    desserts. While enjoying your avorite Ledson

    wine, you can picnic beneath century-old oak

    trees.

    All Ledson wines are handcrated in small

    production lots and many sell out beore

    the next vintage is ready to go to market. A

    great way to avoid disappoint is to join one o

    Ledsons our wine clubs. Members receive two

    bottles or a case o wine with each shipment

    and you choose the wines you preer: white

    only, red only, Zinandel only, or a mix.

    Club members are treated to private parties

    throughout the year and enjoy preerred

    pricing at additional events.

    Ledson Winery also provides a unique and

    romantic setting or a airytale wedding. he

    Castles dramatic circular driveway and arched

    carriage entryway, water ountains, and grand

    staircase create the perect background or

    exchanging nuptials like royalty. And the

    stunning visuals make or a magniicent

    wedding album.

    o enhance the Ledson experience, there

    is the luxurious Ledson Hotel and Centre du

    Vin on the historic Sonoma Plaza. Named

    by Conde Nast raveler as One o the 100

    hottest new hotels around

    the globe, one o the top

    18 hotels in the US, and

    one o the only 2 hotelsin Caliornia, the hotel

    eatures six individually decorated guest

    rooms, urnished in antique grandeur blended

    with the inest modern comorts. he French

    Bistro, open rom 11:00 am, serves ine wines,

    sparklers, beer and cocktails with delicious

    French cuisine made rom local ingredients.Centre du Vin eatures wine and ood pairing,

    as well as wine tasting at the beautiul and

    welcoming bar. As a bonus, there is outside

    seating where you can watch the world go

    by on the Plaza. he Hotel also eatures

    incredible live music events rom time to time.

    For hotel reservations log on to www.ledsonhotel.com or call 707-996-9779. he

    concierge will be happy to assist with your

    plans or an unorgettable stay in the area.

    Ledson Winery is open daily rom 10:00 am

    to 5:00 pm, at 7335 Highway 12, Kenwood. For

    more inormation call 707-537-3810 or visit

    www.ledsonwinery.com.

    S P O T L I G H T O N . . .

    S P O T L I G H T O N . . .

    Extraordinary Hospitality Exquisite Atmosphere Impeccable Wines

    Ledson

    This castle is a must

    see. Bella English, The

    Boston Globe

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    Wondering what to dowith your ree day in

    San Francisco? Hop in the

    car and in just 45 minutes

    you can be at the door oyour irst winery in the

    spectacular Carneros wine

    region.

    heres a distinct eel in

    Carneros, whose location at

    the conluence o Napa and

    Sonoma makes it part o

    both regions. Yet Carneroshas its own unique and

    inimitable spirit, ed by its

    world reputation or ine

    sparkling wine, Chardonnay

    and Pinot Noir.

    Highway 121 is the

    g a t e w a y t o C a r n e r o s ,

    and within a ew minutes

    you l l hit some world-

    class wineries on this

    scenic stretch o road. On

    either side o the highwayare sister wineries Cline

    Cellars and Jacuzzi Family

    Vineyard s. Cline is best

    known or its highly-rated

    Rhone varietals, but this

    350-acre estate oers so

    much or visitors picnic

    grounds, spring-ed pondsand colorul gardens.

    Across th e hig hway,

    Ja cuzzi pays homage to

    Cline proprietor Fred Clines

    Italian heritage. Jacuzzi

    eatures a wide array o

    interesting Italian varietals

    served in a sprawling 18,000

    square-oot villa modeled

    ater the Jacuzzi amily

    home in Italy.

    Just up Highway 121 atits junction with Highway

    116 (Arnold Drive) is

    Schug Carneros Estate.

    Founded in 1980, Schug

    Carneros Estate Winery

    is the showcase and lie-

    long dream o one o

    Caliornias most celebratedwinemakers, Walter Schug

    who bui lt hi s reputation

    at Joseph Phelps Winery.

    raveling eastward and

    deeper into the region

    a l o n g t h e C a r n e r o s

    H i g h w a y ( H i g h w a y 1 2 ,

    Exploring Close-In Carneros

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    The name Jacuzzi evokesan expectation o luxury,

    and luxury is exactly whatv isitors ind at JacuzziFamily Vineyards.

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyardswas irst launched in 1994by Fred Cline, proprietor oCline Cellars and grandsono Jacuzzi whirlpool inventorValeriano Jacuzzi. he brandmade its home at Clineuntil 2007, when the wineryopened in its new 18,000

    square oot home directlyacross the highway romCline in Carneros.

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyardsc e l e b r a t e s t h e Ja c u z z iamilys Italian heritage. othat end, the main visitorcenter at Jacuzzi is a uscan-style stone villa modeled

    ater the Jacuzzi homesteadin Udine, Italy. And, thetasting room eatures mostlyItalian varietals, includingMoscato, Dolcetto, Barbera,and even lesser known oneslike Arneis, Lagrein, andAleatico.

    he visitor center has

    incredible detail work bothinside and out, rom thedramatic Murano chandelierin the main oyer to thetasting bar handcrated

    using 10 dierent kinds owood. Visitors can enjoy apicnic in the winerys stonepiazza (courtyard), whosecenterpiece is an 85-yearold ig tree transplantedrom grandpa Valerianoshome in Oakley. Or, themore adventurous can walk

    up the steps o the winerysbell tower or spectacular,panoramic views o theCarneros hills.

    Vi sitors to Jacuzzi canalso sample olive oils romthe Olive Press, a boutiqueolive oil producer. he OlivePress has its own tasting

    room with ull view o theolive oil production area,and visitors can watch oilbeing made during harvestseason. Both Olive Press andJacuzzi tasting rooms have awide selection o importedand local ood products thatmake great gits.

    Experience the Jacuzzi family way of life

    Jacuzzi Family Vineyards TASTING SUGGESTIONS06 Pinot Grigio,

    Sonoma Coast

    Bright, crisp and well-bal-anced, with delicious tropicalpear and peach avors. $21

    06 Pinot Noir, Carneros

    Ripe red cherries, raspberries,strawberries andspearmint. $24

    05 Sangiovese, Sonoma

    County

    Bright raspberry, cherry andspicy avors with balanced

    acidity and moderate

    tannins. $24

    JACUZZI FAMILY

    VINEYARDS

    24724 Arnold DriveSonoma, Caliornia 95476

    Phone: (866) 522-8693www.jacuzziwines.com

    Open daily 10-5:30

    DIRECTIONSJacuzzi Family Vineyards is

    on Arnold Drive/Highway121 directly across rom

    sibling winery Cline, 1.8 milessouth o the Highway 12/121

    intersection and 4.9 milesnorth o Highway 37.

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    Anaba Wines

    Open 10:00-5:00 Daily.60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma;707-996-4188.

    Arrowood Vineyards &

    Winery

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.14347 Sonoma Hwy GlenEllen; 707-935-2600.

    Audelssa Winery

    Open 12:00- 6:00 Fri-Sat, Sun-Thur by Appointment.13647 Arnold Drive Glen Ellen;

    707-933-8514.Bartholomew Park Winery

    Open 11:00- 4:30 Daily.1000 Vineyard Lane Sonoma;707-935-9511.

    Benziger Family Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.1883 London Ranch Road GlenEllen; 707-935-4046.

    Blackstone WineryOpen 10:00- 4:30 Daily.8450 Sonoma Hwy. Kenwood;707-833-1999.

    BR Cohn Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.15000 Sonoma Hwy. GlenEllen; 800-330-4064.

    Buena Vista Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.18000 Old Winery RoadSonoma; 707-265-1472.

    Castle Vineyards & Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.122 West Spain St Sonoma;707-996-1966.

    Charles Creek Vineyard

    Open 11:00- 6:00 Daily.483 First St W. Sonoma; 707-

    935-3848.

    Chateau St. JeanOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.8555 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;707-833-4134.

    Cline CellarsOpen 10:00- 6:00 Daily.24737 Arnold Drive Sonoma;707-940-4000.

    Family Wineries

    Open 10:30- 5:00 Daily.9380 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;888-433-6555.

    Gloria Ferrer Champagne

    Caves

    Open 10:30- 5:15 Daily.23555 Hwy 121 Sonoma; 707-933-1917.

    Gundlach Bundschu Winery

    Open 11:00- 4:30 Daily.2000 Denmark St Sonoma;707-938-5277.

    Homewood WineryOpen 10:00- 4:00 Daily.23120 Burndale RoadSonoma; 707-996-6353.

    Imagery Estate Winery

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.14335 Sonoma Hwy GlenEllen; 707-935-4500.

    Kaz Winery

    Open 11:00- 5:00 Fri-Mon.233 Adobe Canyon RoadKenwood; 707-833-2536.

    Keller Estate Winery

    Open 11:00- 4:30 Thu-Sun.5875 Lakeville Hwy.Petaluma; 707-765-2117.

    Kenwood VineyardsOpen 10:00- 4:30 Daily.

    9592 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;707-833-5891.

    Kunde Estate Winery

    Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.10155 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;707-833-5501.

    Landmark Vineyards

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.101 Adobe Canyon RoadKenwood; 707-833-0053.

    Larson Family Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.23355 Millerick Road Sonoma;707-938-3031.

    Laurel Hill Estate

    Open 11:00-6:00 (Thurs-Mon)- 4:00-6:00 Tues-Wed.1395 Broadway, Suite ESonoma; 707-938-4466.

    Ledson Winery &

    VineyardsOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.7335 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;

    707-537-3810.

    Loxton Cellars

    Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.11466 Dunbar Road GlenEllen; 707-935-7221.

    Madrone Ridge

    See Sonoma-Enoteca

    Manzanita Creek

    See Sonoma-Enoteca

    Matanzas Creek Winery

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.6097 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa; 707-528-6464.

    Mayo Family Reserve Tasting

    Room

    Open 10:30- 6:30 Thurs-Mon.9200 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;707-833-5504.

    Mayo Family Winery

    Open 10:30- 6:30 Daily.13101 Arnold Drive Glen Ellen;707-938-9401.

    Moon Mountain Vineyard

    Open By Appointment1700 Moon Mountain DriveSonoma; 707-996-5870.

    Muscardini

    Open 11:00-6:00 Daily8910 Sonoma HighwayKenwood; 707-833-0526.

    Nicholson Ranch Winery

    Open 10:00- 6:00 Daily.4200 Napa Road Sonoma;707-938-8822.

    Ravenswood Winery

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.

    18701 Gehricke Road Sonoma;707-933-2332.

    Robledo Family Winery

    Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.21901 Bonness Road Sonoma;707-939-6903.

    Roche Winery

    Open 11:00- 6:00 Daily.122 W. Spain St. Sonoma;

    707-935-7115.

    Schug Carneros Estate

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.

    602 Bonneau Road Sonoma;707-939-9363.

    Sebastiani Vineyards &

    Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.

    389 Fourth St E. Sonoma; 800-

    888-5532.

    Sonoma-Enoteca

    Open 11:00 (3:00 Wed)- 6:00Wed-Mon. 35 E. Napa St

    Sonoma; 707-935-1200.

    St. Francis Winery & Vineyard

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.

    100 Pythian Road Santa Rosa;

    707-833-0242.

    The Cellar Door

    Open 11:00-6:00 (Thurs-Mon)- 4:00-6:00 Tues-Wed.

    1395 Broadway, Suite E

    Sonoma; 707-938-4466.

    The Wine Room

    Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.

    9575 Sonoma Hwy. Kenwood;

    707-833-6131.

    Valley of the MoonWinery

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.

    777 Madrone Road Glen Ellen;

    707-996-6941.

    Viansa Winery

    Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.

    25200 Arnold Drive Sonoma;

    707-935-4726.

    VJB Vineyards & Cellars

    Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.

    9077 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood;

    707-833-2300.

    Wellington Vineyards

    Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.

    11600 Dunbar Road Glen

    Ellen; 707-939-0708.

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