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Spotlight on...
Artesa Vineyards & Wineryhe Convergence O Architecture, Art And Wine
page 28
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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
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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
Arturo SandovalFri, July 6, 8pm
Bill Frisell & Friends: AllWe Are Saying - themusic of John LennonSun, July 8, 7pm
BAM PercussionTues, July 17, noon
Michael FeinsteinFri, July 13, 8pm
Sing-along Sound of MusicSat, July 14, 7pm
Cafe Theatre Comedy:Jeff ApplebaumThurs, July 19, 7:30pm
Charlie MusselwhiteFri, July 20, 8pm
Leo KottkeWed, July 25, 8pm
John PizzarelliFri, July 27, 8pm
Lamplighters: The MikadoAugust 4 & 5
Ottmar LiebertWed, Aug 1, 8pm
Terence BlanchardThurs, Aug 9, 8pm
Jane MonheitFri, Aug 10, 8pm
Benny GreenSat, Aug 18, 8pm
HapaThurs, Aug 23, 8pm
Colin Mochrie & Brad
Sherwood:Two Man GroupSat, Aug 25, 8pm
Cafe Cabaret withRichard GlazierSun, Aug 26, 4pm
James CottonFri, Aug 31, 8pm
More: NVOH.org
Arturo Sandoval
Sing-alongSound of Music
Michael Feinstein
Hapa
JaneMonheit
John Pizzarelli
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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.
Wedding, Wine Tours, SF
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Call AA Limousine Service(415) 308-2028
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Winery Tours startingat $180 for 4 hours.
Private Tours withexperienced guides
Mon. - Thurs. 10 % Off
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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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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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ALEXANDER, DRY
CREEK, AND
RUSSIAN RIVER
VALLEYS
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DryCreekInn
Simi Winery
Kendall-JacksonTasting Room
AlderbrookWinery
Grape Leaf Inn
Gallo of Sonoma
RosenblumSelby Winery
ToadHollow
Seghesio
Hudson StreetWineries
Camellia, Sapphire,Holdredge
DavisFamily
La Crema
Topel
In VinoVeritas
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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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Sonoma MissionInn & Spa
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Jack LondonState
HistoricalPark
Viansa Winery
Landmark Winery
BenzigerFamilyWinery
Gundlach-BundschuWinery
Cline Cellars
Gloria Ferrer
LarsonFamily Winery
Schug Winery
Ravenswood Winery
Valley of the Moon Winery
Arrowood Winery
St. Francis
Loxton
Matanzas CreekWinery
The Wine Room
B.R.Cohn Winery
Adler Fels Winery
Mayo Reserve Room
Ledson Hotel& Harmony Club
Kunde
Sonoma Valley Visitors Center
Ledson
Wellington
Mayo Family Winery
Kaz Winery
Glen EllenOlive Oil
Press
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To Stone Tree Golf Course
Imagery Estate Winery
SonomaWine Hardware
Blackstone
HomewoodWinery
NicholsonRanchWinery
AudelssaWinery
El Pueblo Inn
SonomaPlaza
Jacuzzi Winery
Anaba Wines
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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,
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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
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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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