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Exploring The WineCountry More Fully

TheWine Country is best known or

what 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.

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Lincoln Avenue Spa has takes the Calistogamud bath to a new level with a body mud

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new riendships, and introducelocal ingredients rom the area.Te Mediterranean climate o the

Wine Country assures that resh

ingredients rom organic armsare always available and a likelycomponent to most classes. Someo our avorite options or cooking

school are:

Relish Culinary Adventures, 14Matheson Street, Healdsburg; (707)

431-9999;www.relishculinary.com.

Te Culinary Institute o America

at Greystone, 2555 Main Street,St. Helena; (800) 888-7850; www.

ciache.edu.

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Pinzgauer. Napa Valley Bike ours lets

you experience the vineyards rom a

totally unique vantage point aboard an

authentic Swiss Army Pinzgauer. Youll

cruise past rows o rolling vineyards inan open-air jeep that can accommodate

up to nine passengers. Along the way

youll stop at three boutique wineries

or tasting appointments that will have

been scheduled in advance especially

or your group.

Your excursion will be hosted by a

knowledgeable, local guide who willexplain the vineyard growth cycle and

arming methods. he tour includes

a catered picnic lunch, served at a

winery overlooking the vineyards.

Napa Valley Bike ours, 6795 Washington

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

napavalleybiketours.com.Visit Old Faithul 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 regular

eruptions. Tis geyser has also proven itsel

to be a good predictor o earthquakes. When

the geysers show is delayed or diminished,an earthquake is likely within the next cou-

ple o weeks in the 500 miles surrounding the

geyser. Te grounds surrounding the geyser

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-

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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 hoursdrive to the northeast rom San Francisco

or 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 commercialcenter and as the second largest town in

Napa 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 Vineyard s & 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 child.


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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 Washington

Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-531-7708.Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,

sel-guided tours, bicycle rentals. Wine

purchase pickup service.

Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia, 1299ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463. One o

only three old aithul geysers in the world,

and home o the amous ainting goats.

ShoppingRASgalleries, 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 an

upscale shopping mall.Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 Main

Street, 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 best

wines o Napa Valley, including many oldervintages. 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.

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Lincoln Avenue Spa, 1339 LincolnAvenue, Calistoga; 707-942-2950. Perect

or visitors to the Napa Valley who want

Prager Winery &Port Works

Family owned - operated since 1979

Tasting Only

by appointment

1-800-969-PORT

707-963-7678

Open Daily:

Mon. - Sat.

10:30 - 4:30pm

Sunday

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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 newAmerican 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 Napa

Valley. It prides itsel on epitomizing the

very best that wine country dining has tooer.

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 o

Carneros .

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, 933Main 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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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.

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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 e

w 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 s

Vi 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. Here

youll 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 Napa

Valley, 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 their

white 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 n

wines, 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 favors o pear,honey, tropical ruit and toastyoak. It has a very long, favorul

nish 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 favors ramedbeautiully by ancy oak under-tones. Te subtle tannins addlength to the silky nish. $48

08 Reserve Cabernet

Sauvignon, Napa Valley

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

nish. 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


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 g

o 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 Winery

project in action. ourparticipants st art out inthe estate vineyard with anintroduction to vineyard

practices. hen it s into

the winery or a irsthandlook at the this innovative

p 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 the

winery shows o the greatwork done in the Winer ywithin a Winery. his listo superbly crated winesincludes two single vineyard

Alexander 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 nish. $55

07 Reserve Cabernet

Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

Full bodied and richly textured,with intense aromas and favors

o black currant, sandalwood,white pepper and cocoa.

Smooth, lingering nish. $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. 12)OLD FAITHFUL

Visit one o only three Old Faithul

geysers in the world (p. 18)

NAPA IN ONE DAY

See the Napa Valley in one great day

with stops at three notable wineries

(p. 32)

GOLDEN HAVEN HOT

SPRINGS

Experience a Calistoga mud bath at

Golden Haven Hot Springs (p. 14)

LINCOLN AVENUE SPA

Get a mud treatment on a special

Ayurvedic steam table (p. 14)

WHITEHALL LANEVisit the winery, honored three

times or wines rated in the top ve

worldwide (p. 34)

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 wine

country since 1986. (p. 2)

BERINGER VINEYARDSTour 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)

RASGALLERIES

See extraordinary art collections at

RASgalleries in Yountville (p. 35)

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. 16)

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 WINES

Taste the incredible wines rom the

Oak Knoll district s Cunat Family

Vineyards (p. 23)

NAPA OPERA HOUSE

Enjoy world-class entertainment

at historic Napa Valley Opera House

(p. 27)

PRAGER WINERY & PORTWORKS

Taste delicious Caliornia Ports rom

Fun


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50 | Wine Country Guide | SONOMA NORTH DIRECTORY

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


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


Family Wineries


Ferrari-Carano Vineyards

& Winery


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


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


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


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


Lancaster Estate

15001 Chalk Hill Road


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


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


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


Preston Vineyards


Raymond Burr Vineyards


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


Trentadue Winery

19170 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-433-3104.

Twomey Cellars


Unti Vineyards


Vintners Signatures

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

White Oak Vineyards

7505 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-8429.

Williamson Winery


Wilson Winery


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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 o 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 Ca, 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,

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this venue prides itsel on a creative menu

with ingredients rom Sonoma County

arms, ranches and dairies.

Ca 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.

Ca 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 Ca, 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

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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

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Wondering what to do

with 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 inventor

Valeriano 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 J a 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, and

Aleatico.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 and

Jacuzzi 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 favors. $21

06 Pinot Noir, Carneros

Ripe red cherries, raspberries,strawberries andspearmint. $24

05 Sangiovese, Sonoma

County

Bright raspberry, cherry andspicy favors 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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Lake County

Just a hal hour north o the Napa

Valley and Mendocino County wineries

are the wine regions o Lake County. he

relaxed, rural atmosphere and clean aircontribute to the rereshing character o

these unspoiled regions. Well-known as a

vacation and weekend getaway destination,

Lake County is re-establishing its reputation

or producing ine wines.

Wi th an important exception, Lake

Countys wine regions are around Clear

Lake, the large body o water that is themain ocus o tourism within the county.

he exception is Guenoc Valley, situated

along Butts Canyon Road just north o the

Napa County line. he Clear Lake district

literally surrounds the lake; carved within

it are two sub-regions. he Red Hills district

is just to the southwest o the lake along

Highway 29 as it runs northwest towardKelseyville. he High Valley district lies

along the eastern shore o the lake, just

to the north o Highway 20 between the

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

Highway 53 and the town

o Lucerne.

Clear Lake, with its

100 miles o shoreline,is Caliornias largest

natural reshwater lake.

he parks, beaches and

resorts around the lake are

popular spots or rest and

relaxation, amily picnics,

ishing, skiing, boating and

swimming.

A one-day taste o Lake

County is best achieved by

simply driving around the

lake, a distance o some 60

miles on highways 29, 20,

and 53. Consult the map

and directories in this

section to plan your itinerary and stops.

Highway 175, ive miles north o Kelseyville

will take you to Highway 101 i your evening

destination is in Mendocino or Sonomacounties.

he communities o Lake County

are alive with special events such as the

Heron Festival at Clear Lake State Park

(April); Wild West Day in Upper Lake and

Middletown Days in Middletown (June);

the Lake County Wine Adventure (July); the

Kelseyville Pear Festival (September); SteeleWines Harvest Festival (October); Memorial

Day, 4th o July, and Labor Day activities;

as well as concerts and entertainment

year-round at Robinson Rancheria Resort

& Casino. Call the Lake County Visitor

Inormation Center or inormation

on these and other events. he center islocated at 6110 East Hwy 20 in Lucerne. he

number is 800-525-3743 or 707-274-5652.

CLEAR LAKE

Willits

Ukiah

Hopland

Cloverdale

Geyserville

HealdsburgCalistoga

Middletown

Kelseyville Lower Lake

Upper Lake

Lucerne

Lake

Mendocino

Clear Lake

Lakeport To Colusa

Clearlake

29

101

29

101

29128

175

128

175

29

2053

Lake

Sonoma

SteeleWines.

Rosa DOro

Lake County VisitorInformation Center

DaysInn

Tulip Hill

Redwood Valley Cellars

Discovery Inn

Calpine GeothermalVisitor Center

Six Sigma

Twin PineCasino

Crazy Creek AirAdventures


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The Undiscovered

Wine CountryLake County has been growing wine grapes

since the mid-19th Century, long beore vine-

yards were established in Napa and Sonomacounties. Prohibition spelled the end o com-mercial wine growing in the region until the1960s, but Lake Countys wine industry isbooming again with nearly 20 wineries, 135growers and 8,800 acres o vineyards. Withineasy reach o Napa and Sonoma, savvy winetravelers are rediscovering the wines andbeauty o Lake Countys Wine Country. Weve

prepared a quick overnight tour to introduceour readers to this exciting destination.

Day One: Starting rom St. Helena via

Pope Valley, your rst stop is Langtry Es-tate. The winery overlooks the beautiul DetertReservoir, and produces outstanding PetiteSirah and Sauvignon Blanc. Leaving LangtryEstate drive North towards Hwy 29 and head to

Wildhurst Winery in Kelseyville.The tasting room is located in the restored

Odd Fellows Hall building. Visitors are treatedto a variety o wines including the celebratedSauvignon Blanc as well as local merchandise.

Next, stroll down toStudebakers Deli andenjoy lunch where locals gather.

Ater lunch, get back on Hwy 29 and head to

Steele Winery. Jed Steele was the oundingwinemaker at Kendall-Jackson and continuesto turn out award winning Chardonnays. Whenyou are nished tasting, head to Upper Lake

and the beautiully restoredTallman Hotel.

Dinner is next door at the Blue Wing Sa-loon where you will enjoy homestyle cookingprepared rom locally grown ingredients and

paired with local wines. Day Two: Beore returning to Napa, head

south on Hwy 20 toCeago Del Lago Win-ery. The beautiul winery rests on the shore oClear Lake. Learn about Biodynamic armingand plans or the upcoming resort. Continuesouth to Hwy 53 and merge onto Hwy 29 andreturn to Napa via Calistoga. For winery hourssee the directories in this section.

LAKE

COUNTY

Lake county islocated northo Calistoga andis a next doorto MendocinoCounty.

T h e V i s i t o rI n o r m a t i o nCenter is locatedat 6110 E Hwy 20in Lucerne.


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68 | Wine Country Guide | WINERY DIRECTORY

WINERIES

Mendocino

Breggo Cellars11001 Hwy 128, Boonville;707-895-9589

Brutocao Cellars - Anderson

Valley

7000 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2152

Brutocao Cellars - Hopland

13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;

707-744-1664Claudia Springs Winery

1810 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3993

Goldeneye Winery

9200 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3202

Graziano Family of Wines13251 S. Hwy 101, Suite 3,

Hopland; 707-744-8466Greenwood Ridge Vineyards

5501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2002

Handley Cellars

3151 Hwy 128, Philo;800-733-3151

Husch Vineyards

4400 Highway 128 Philo;

707-895-3216Jaxon Keys Winery &

Distillery

10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;877-462-0666

Jeriko Estate Winery

12141 Hewlitt and SturtevantRd, Hopland; 707-744-1140

Maple Creek Winery

20799 Hwy 128 Yorkville;707-895-3001

McDowell Valley Vineyards

13380 S. Hwy 101 Hopland;707-744-8911

McFadden Farm & Vineyards

13275 S Hwy 101 Ste. 5Hopland;707-743-1122

McNab Ridge Winery

13441 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1986

Milano Winery

14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1396

Navarro Vineyards

5601 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-3686

Nelson Family Vineyards

550 Nelson Ranch Rd., Ukiah;707-462-3755

Pacific Star Winery

33000 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg(12 miles north of town);707-964-1155

Pacific Star Winery

401 Main St., Fort Bragg (intown); 707-962-9463

Parducci Wine Cellars

501 Parducci Road, Ukiah;707-462-9463

Paul Dolan Vineyards

501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah;707-463-5357

Phillips Hill Estates

8627 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2209

Roederer Estate

4501 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-2288

Saracina Vineyards

11684 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1671

Scharffenberger Cellars

8501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2957

Silversmith Vineyards

3700 A Road J, Redwood

Valley; 707-485-1196Standish Wine Company

5101 Hwy 101, Philo;707-895-9213

Yorkville Cellars

25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville;707-894-9177

Zina Hyde CunninghamOpen 10: 00-5:00 Daily.

14077 Hwy 128 Boonville;707-895-ZINA

Lake County

Brassfield Estate

Open By Appointment10915 High Valley Road,Clearlake Oaks; 707-998-1895

Ceago Del Lago

5115 E. Hwy 20 Nice;707-274-1462

Cougars Leap Winery

9300 Seigler Springs Road N.,Kelseyville; 707-279-0651

Langtry Estate Vineyards &

Winery

21000 Butts Canyon Road,Middletown; 707-987-2385

Moore Family Winery

11990 Bottlerock RoadKelseyville ; 707-279-9279

Ployez Winery11171 S. Hwy 29 Lower Lake;707-994-2106

Rosa dOro Vineyards

3915 Main St. Kelseyville;707-279-0483

Shannon Ridge Winery

12599 E. Hwy 20, ClearlakeOaks; 707-998-9656

Six Sigma RanchOpen Daily13372 Spruce Grove Road,Lower Lake; 707-994-2086

Sol Rouge

Open By AppointmentPO Box 859 Kelseyville;707-279-9000

Steele Wines

4350 Thomas Drive,Kelseyville; 707-279-9475

Terrill Cellars Tuscan Village

16175 Main StreetLower Lake; 707-799-7530.

Tulip Hill WineryOpen 10:00- 6:00 Daily.4900 Bartlett Springs RoadNice; 707-274-9373

RESAURANS

Mendocino

Boonville HotelSpontaneous menus of simple,

fresh, local fare featuring

organic meats and locally-

grown produce. Dinner. 14050

Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707-

895-2210.

Lake County

Blue Wing Saloon

California comfort food,

microbrews and local wines.

Menu offers homestyle recipes

pairing the best of the regions

orchards, farms and vineyards.

9520 Main St. Upper Lake;

707-275-2233.

ACIVIIES

Mendocino

Grace Hudson Museum

History and anthropology

museum featuring Western

American art, California Indian

cultures, North Coast history,

and contemporary regionalartists. 431 South Main Street,

Ukiah; 707-467-2836.

Lake CountyCrazy Creek Air Adventures

Amazing views soaring above

Lake County just minutes

from the Napa Valley. 18897

Grange Rd, Middleetown;707-987-9293; www.

crazycreekairadventures.com

Twin Pine Casino & Hotel

Dining and entertainment

a few minutes away from

Napa Valley. Located in

Middletown; 800-564-4872;

www.twinpine.com.

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WINE AND DINE

The Wine Country ex-perience is probably asmuch about ood as itis about wine. Nowhereelse are the basic in-gredients o great wineand ood pairings moreabundant than in the

Caliornia Wine Country.Conditions that makethe region perect orcultivating world-classwine grapes bless theWine Country withquality produce, herbs,meats, dairy products,

and other ches essen-tials. Close proximity othe Pacic Ocean addsresh seaood to thebounty. Access to newines, including manynot available outsidethe Wine Country,

makes this the perectlocation or creatinggreat cuisine. On the ol-lowing pages youll ndlists and proles o theWine Countrys best res-taurants, together withtips or getting the most

rom your Wine Countrydining experiences.

CHEF CENTRAL

The Wine Country is home to some othe worlds most talented and innovativeches. They come here or the spectacu-lar climate, produce, artisanal oods, andwines. No wonder the Wine Country ishome to so many abulous restaurants.


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Napa Valley

Bistro Don Giovanni

Napa Valley cuisine with an Italian and Country French flavor;memorable ambiance featuring traditional fireplace and romanticoutdoor terraces. Lunch, dinner. 4110 Howard Lane, Napa; 707-224-3300.

BottegaChef Michael Chiarello serves seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisineusing the locally/sustainably produced food. The menu is dividedinto Stuzzichini (bites to share), Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi (maincourse) and Contorni (vegetable side dishes). 6525 Washington St.,Yountville; 707-945-1050.

Bouchon

Chef Jeffrey Cerciello serves award-winning French cuisine at thisrelative of the impossible-to-book French Laundry. Lunch, dinner.6534 Washington St. at Yount St., Yountville; 707-944-8037.

Cindys Backstreet Kitchen

This upscale eatery has become a beloved destination for locals andvisitors alike. It features a menu of delicious, cooked-from-scratchcuisine created from quality ingredients. 1327 Railroad Ave, St.Helena, 707-963-1200.

Celadon

Award winning, seasonally influenced global comfort food servedin the beautiful dining room or lovely garden courtyard. Lunch,dinner. The Historic Napa Mill, 500 Main St., Napa; 707-254-9690.

Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet

Informal, gourmet roadside diner with memorable Ahi sandwichesand low corkage fee. Lunch, dinner. 933 Main St. between CharterOak & Pope, St. Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street (at

Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-6900.La Toque

Chef Ken Franks new La Toque, now located in the Westin VerasaNapa hotel and residences adjacent to the Oxbow Public Marketin downtown Napa, features prix fixe and ala carte menus thatshowcase seasonal local ingredients. Dinner. 1314 McKinstry Street,Napa; 707-257-5157.

Meadowood, The Grill

Offers a daily menu featuring ingredients fresh from Meadowoods

own garden. The menu and style is light and healthful with naturalingredients. 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena; 707-963-3646.

Napa Valley Wine Train

Enjoy the freshest and finest ingredients available prepared on boardthis rail excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of theworlds most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helenaand back to Napa. Lunch, dinner. 1275 McKinstry St. between 1st St.& Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-253-2111; winetrain.com.

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

This informal sister eatery of the more formal fine dining restaurantof the same name serves excellent brick oven pizzas. Lunch, dinner.1016 Main St., St. Helena; 707-967-9999.

Redd Restaurant

The menu here showcases regionally inspired seasonal selectionswith ethnic influences. A daily 5 course chefs tasting menu is alsoavailable in addition to the regular menu. Lunch, dinner; brunch onSundays. 6480 Washington St., Yountville; 707-944-2222.

Rotisserie & Wine

Chef Tyler Florence serves up interesting and creative comfort farefamily style at this downtown Napa restaurant with indoor/outdoordining. Known foryou guessed it!rotisserie items and housemadepies. Lunch (Wed.-Sun.), dinner. 720 Main St., Napa; 707-254-8500.

Solbar at Solage Resort

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