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Wine Country Passport Weeken
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Wine Country Passport Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Northern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYS
Overnight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-45
Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-59
Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Downtown Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-59
Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LIVERMORE VALLEY Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
TREASURE ISLAND Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES . . 64-66
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-78
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ANDRETTI WINERY2 for 1 tasting with ad 5 BALDACCI VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting with ad 23 BERINGER VINEYARDS 2 for 1 tasting in the Rhine House w/ad 23 CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS Special price on tours and tastings 5 CALISTOGA BALLOONS Spring Fling package 45 ETUDE WINERY2 for 1 tasting with ad 25 GOLDEN HAVEN Discounts on Couples Mud Bath/Spa Getaway 3 HAGAFEN CELLARS Free tasting for 2 with ad 4JELLY BELLY20% off purchase with ad 31JESSUP CELLARS Tasting fee waived with purchase 43 LOUIS M. MARTINI WINERY2 for 1 tasting with ad 35 OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER $1 off with ad 45 PINK MANSION 15% off with ad at check-in 45
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A wines aroma is mostly responsible for what you taste. Trysipping wine while holding your nose closed and youll find that it
has virtually no taste at all. The little bit of flavor that you get with
your nose closed is because the wines aroma has entered your nasal
cavity through your mouth.
A wines aroma originates from chemical molecules in a gaseous
state that rise from the surface of the wine. Even in small
concentrations, we are able to detect the presence of these molecules
in the form of distinct fragrances.
Every individual aroma that we can identify in a wine, and thus,
every flavor we perceive, is actually a chemical compound. These are
compound groups such as alcohols, aldehydes and esters. They have
names like ethyl acetate, benzoic aldehyde and piperonal. An off-smelling wine with the aroma of rotten eggs actually has excessive
hydrogen sulfide.
When sniffing and tasting wine, concentrate on the individual
aromas that make up a wines overall impression. Wine is warmed as
it enters the mouth, which releases the aromas that travel up a
passage in the back of the mouth. The membranes along this route
are what perceive the aroma as either pleasant or foul and enable yto identify a specific aroma.
The next time you want to impress someone with your wine
tasting aptitude, take a sip of Chardonnay with flavors of honey,
butter and nuances of hazelnut and then declare how much you lo
its balance of phenyl-ethylic acids and undecalactones. You will be
admired more for your skills at pronunciation than wine tasting.
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ONGOINGNapa Valley Wine Trainnapa, www.wa.m, 800-427-4124 Ju 8: Vs lu, Judds h Ju 14: Sp & Supp Wmak D
ONGOINGTaste at Oxbow Wine and Chocolate Pairingnapa, tas 5 as w 5 ws, $20, 12-7pm Suday u tusday
12-9 pm fday ad Sauday. rsvas mmdd. 707-265-9600.ONGOING
Live Music Fridays at Taste at Oxbownapa, m vas, 707-265-9600, www.asaxbw.m
ONGOINGSeminars & Tastings at Merryvale VineyardsS. ha, 10am-6:30pm, www.myva.m, 707-963-7777 Myva as, $15 rsv as, $35 W Ssy Sma, $45, fdays 12pm by app W & cs exp, $45, by app Smm gad rsv tas, $65, by app
ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSBarrel Tasting & Tours at ReataBa as: 11am, 2pm & by appm, tus by appmnapa, www.aaws.m, 707-254-8673x119
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Jefferson House Reserve Room Tastingat Monticello Vineyardsnapa, rsv W Sma, cy famy napa Vay $25rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.cyfamynapaVay.m
ONGOINGV. Sattui WineryS. ha, 9am-6pm, app. ssay, www.vsau.m, 707-963-7774 cass as, day, $5 Pmum as, day, $10 fd & w pa, M-tu, $18 Asa a & w pa, Sa-Su, $25 iaa Makpa w 200+ ss D w pa, sadws, abaks & m Wkd BBQ, wd-d pzza, yss, mzzaa ba 2 as -sadd p uds
ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSFood & Wine Pairings at Etude Winerynapa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/mmbs
www.udws.m, 707-257-5300ONGOING
Tours & Tasting at ZD Winesrud, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdws.m tada tas, $10, day 10am-4:30pm Pm tas, $20, day 10am-4:30pm Pva gup tas, $25, by app ca tu & tas, $40, by app Vyad Vw tas, $75, by app Abaus tas, $650, by app W ta, $199
ONGOINGTours and Tastingsat William Hill Estate Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, by app., www.wamsa.m, 707-265-3024 tas napa Vay, $12 tas Svad B, $20 esa exusvs, $25
i Wam h esa tu ad tas, $25 t Wam h esa exp tu ad tas, $40
ONGOINGVineyard & Winery Toursat Raymond VineyardsS. ha, 11am (by app), $15, gup us avaab (by app)www.aymdvyads.m, 800-525-2659x620
ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Andretti Winerynapa, www.adwy.m, 877-386-5070x227 idvdua tass, $15 Pva Wy tu & tas, $20/ps by appm
Vyad tus, $20/ps by appm
ONGOINGTasting at Grgich Hills Estaterud, 9:30am-4:30pm, tus a 11am & 2pm, $10W bay as/$30, Ba as ms fdays 2-4pmwww..m, 707-963-2784
ONGOINGTastings & Tours at Artesa Winerynapa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.asawy.m V Qus, W & cs exp, $40 Day gudd tus Vs & Ws, A Vyad tu, $40
ONGOINGEducational Tours & Wine Tastingat Castello di Amorosacasa, www.asdamsa.m, rSVP, 707-967-6272
rua u & as, $25-$40 rsv u & as, $35-$50 t as y, $ 10 -$ 25 Y u a du u s, $ 15 -$ 20 napa Vay nb Pam Pva ViP us
ONGOINGTastings at St. Supryrud, www.ssupy.m, 800-231-6116 Vyad gass, Saudays, 2pm, $50 S Supy hsa tas, Sudays, 2pm, $50 ca tu, fdays, 2pm, $50 Dad lbay tas, day, $25 u lbay tas, day, $25
ONGOINGWine Tasting Experiences at Benessere VineyardsS. ha, www.bssvyads.m, by app 707-963-5853x105 Psazd W fs, day, $10 Vyads Wak tu & tas, M-W, 10:30am, $15 fud Pa exp, Su, 10:30am, $15
Ba tas, rSVP, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $20 Ba tas & cu ras, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25 Ba tas & Va, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25 gup tas, Sa-Su, 1:30pm, $15
ONGOINGJoseph Phelps Vineyards: Tastings & SeminarsA ppuy papa a wd a x smas. 1 us11am day; 2:30pm, Mday-fday & 2pm, Sauday & Suday. $40, xpisa Bd/$60, /w ub mmbs. ta ass day, $25rSVP, 707-967-3720, das www.jsppps.m isa Bd W Ama ca S Vyad cabs napa Vay rks Ba sma
ONGOINGTours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, www.baksawy.m, 707-253-1400 rua as, $10
rsv as, $35, Sa-SuAsa s adda $7.50/ps
ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Clos du Valnapa, day 10am-5pm, www.sduva.m, 800-993-9463 cass ass, $10: wavd w puas a b w. rsv ass, $20: wavd w puas a b w tus by appm w 24 u adva
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSCooking Demonstrations at The DeBaun TheatreS. ha, cuay isu Ama a gys, 1:30-2:30pm, $20W a samp p ad gys w
[email protected], www.a.du, 707-967-2320ONGOING
Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Wineryf das, www.bmdav.m, 888-rMonDAVi x2 t S a u t u & ta s t W t as B as s t exus v ca tas t as Byd Bas t havs Jy tu & lu
ONGOINGVIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory TourBuassa Vyads, napa, M-f by appm, $15 md-wk spaM s s, www.buassavyads.m, 800-499-2366
ONGOINGTastings at Silverado Vineyardsnapa, www.svadvyads.m, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611 Saddbk Vyad tas, $75 lbay tas, $75 Day tas rm fs, esa/$10, Pm/$20 Pub tus & tas, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Pva tu ad tas, 15-25 uss, $20/u, $25/u & as
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTHBacchus That Rascalcs Pas, casa, , 2pm, Mu-mda psa hsy Wwww.spas.m, 707-942-4981
ONGOING SATURDAYSNapa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber
2 u u w as & d w napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
SECOND SUNDAYSSecond Sunday Supper ClubAViA napa, napa, 5:30-7pm, $110www.avas.m, 707-224-3900
ONGOINGNapa Valley Opera House1030 Ma S, napa, www.v., 707-226-7372 May 19: napa ra Da
May 22: Ma Ya May 23: Jams fam May 25: tmmy cas May 27: Ja osb May 29: tusday n fks, laua
ONGOINGWine Tasting at Back Room Winesnapa, 5-9pm, www.bakmws.m, 707-226-1378 May 17: ls hs du cm la gad tas May 18: Spa vs. caa May 24: caauu d Pap tas May 25: Spm rs Ws May 31: P n fa cub napa Vay
ONGOINGdi Rosanapa, www.dsapsv., 707-226-5991 o u Ju 10: hu lu, nw Wk May 19: Sp nau hk
Ju 9: Sp nau hk Ju 16: op rp, e Wd
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UPCOMING Daily: Vally firs tour
Daily: gri hills esa Winry tour
fri-Sun: Domain candon Winry tour
Sa: Vallys only evnin Winry tour
Mon-tu: Ambassador Winry tour
Jue 8: Viers lu, Judds hi
Jue 14: Sip & Supper Wiemaker Dier
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ONGOINGLive at Uptown Theatrenapa, www.upwaapa.m, 707-259-0123 May 20: J camp, Ppp DAs, VoenA & ds May 29: hu lau
ONGOING FRIDAYSBubbles Bar at 1313 Mainnapa, 9pm-12am, www.1313ma.m, 707-258-1313
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Friday Night Winemaker EventsJV W & Sps, napa, 5-7pm, $2, www.jvw.m, 707-253-2624
ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSBarrel Tasting at Charles Krug Winery
S. ha, 2-4:30pm, $15www.asku.m, 707-967-2297
ONGOINGTasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valleynapa tw c, napa, k wbs ms & pswww.apavas.m, 707-253-9450
ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWinemaker Wednesdays at 1313 Mainnapa, 6-8pm, www.1313ma.m, 707-258-1313
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 9Artist Show for Spring 2012gay 1870, Yuv, 2-5pmwww.ay1870.m, 800-322-1870 May 19: ga cad May 26: ray os Ju 2: im Buvay Ju 9: Kay gs & taa Yukms
MAY 17Mini Movie Marathon: Oscar-Winning Short Filmsnapa Vay Musum, Yuvwww.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500
MAY 19Lobster Feed at Artesa
napa, 6:30pm, $95, cub Mmb evwww.asawy.m, 877-224-8309
MAY 19Spring Celebration Dinner at Etude
napa, 5:30-9pm, $140/mmb, $155www.udws.m, rSVP, 707-299-3064
MAY 19I Block Release Party & Lobster Feedrb Mdav Wy, oakv, 6:30-10pm, $100, $80/mmbsrSVPwww.bmdav.m, 888-766-6328
MAY 19-2012th Annual Rummage Salega epspa cu, S. ha, 9am-5pm, 415-516-0365
MAY 20Beaulieu Birthday Party
rud, www.bvws.m, 800-373-5896
MAY 25Sunsets on the Silverado Bench at
William Hill Estate Winery
napa, 5:30pm-sus, rSVP qud
www.wamsa.m, 888-909-9463
MAY 25Andretti Winery Celebrates Wine &
Cuisine with Dinner
J c caa lav cuyad, napa, $95, 7pmwww.adwy.m, rSVP, 888-460-8463x229
MAY 26Andretti Winery Celebrates Wine &
Cuisine with Lunch
J c caa lav cuyad, napa, $70, 12pmwww.adwy.m, rSVP, 888-460-8463x229
MAY 26Spring Oyster Bar & BBQ at Sequoia Grove
napa, www.squav.m, 800-851-7841
MAY 26Cooking Class with Chef Jordan Mackeycda gabs i, napa, 4-8pm, $160www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969
MAY 26-27Memorial Day Passport WeekendB Vyads, S. cm Vyads,Sas lap Wy, eud & caau S. Ja Wy11am-4pm, www.sm..m, 877-847-0058
MAY 27Les Violettes Concert at Grgich Hills Estaterud, www..m, 800-532-3057
MAY 27Cheese Festival at Grgich Hills Estaterud, www..m, 800-532-3057
MAY 31 JUNE 3Auction Napa Valley 2012 The American Wine ClassicA vay vs napa Vay!www.apavs.m
JUNE 2Take A Chance on Miniatures Closing Receptionnapa Vay Musum, napa, 4-6pmwww.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500
JUNE 3Wine Club Pick Up Party at Grgich Hills Estate
rud, /mmbs, $25/usswww..m, 800-532-3057
JUNE 3Viader Vertical TastingD Pak, 12-4pm, $100, www.vad.m, 707-963-3816
JUNE 9Wine Club Member Will CallPickup & Open House at BeringerS. ha, 11am-3pm, www.b.m, 707-963-8989x2069
JUNE 9Andretti Winery CelebratesWine & Cuisine with DinnerJ c caa lav cuyad, napa, $95, 7pmwww.adwy.m, rSVP, 888-460-8463x229
JUNE 9Cooking Class with Chef Malcolm de Sieves
cda gabs i, napa, 4-8pm, $160www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969
ONGOINGLive Music at Centre du Vinlds h, Smawww.ds.m, 707-996-9779 May 19: nky D Paa & Da Das "t Mas" May 26: Jaa Pz
ONGOINGPrivate Tastings at Viansawww.vasa.m, 800-995-7470 iaa W & cs Pa,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm,
$10/mmbs, $25 rsv W & fd Pa, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm
/mmbs, $45
ONGOINGReserve Wine & Food PairingPrivate Tasting at ViansaSma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appmwww.vasa.m, 800-995-7470, /mmbs, $45
ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar IntroducesThematic Wine Programh a a w maks. Pus, a tusday, 6:30-8pm by w-ds. t ld a Sma, rSVP, www.dasma.m, 707-931-2042
ONGOINGVineyard Walk & Photography Workshopat B.R. Cohn Wineryg e, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/mmbswww.b.m, 707-931-7924x123
ONGOINGExclusive Wine & Cheese Tastingat B.R. Cohn Wineryg e, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/mmbswww.b.m, 707-931-7924x123
ONGOINGPrivate Wine Tastingsat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Pk Bu v ws, 6-8 pp, $20-$40ppby appm, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
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ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSTaste with the Count at Buena VistaA 45-mu u ad w as, 11am & 12:30pm, $20A 90-mu tas w cu w rsv Bua Vsa ws cus la by cu. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266
ONGOINGWine and Food Pairingat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mamak, a a ad s ma ws w p d. 6-8 pp, $35pp, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
ONGOINGFree Guided Winery Tourat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mday-Sauday, 10am, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
ONGOINGGroup Private Tastingsat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu iuds 5 ws, 9-25 pp udud a, byappm. $20 p ps, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700
ONGOINGTerroir & History Tour at Chateau St. JeaKwd, A vs caau S. Ja s a yu sss.cmpmay, 11am-2pm, www.aausja.m, 707-833-4134
ONGOINGFood and Wine Pairing
at the Mayo Reserve Room9200 Sma hwy, Kwd, Day, 10:30am-6pm, 7 us d/w a$35, rsvas mmdd, www.mayamywy.m, 707-833-
ONGOINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKwd, t ps mmum, 2 us, $50, by appmwww.aausja.m, 707-833-4134x5258 cq cpas Bd Sma, e ps mmum, 2 us, $75 cq cpas cmp tas, e ps mmum, 1.5 us, $2 Pva ViP W tas, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 u Bx lu Pam w tu
ONGOINGTours, Tastings & Seminarsat St. Francis WinerySaa rsa, t ps mmum, ca m ma & sva888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.saswy.m cau, day 11am-4pm, $25/$20 ub mmbs W & fd Pa, $35/$28 ub mmbs
ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours at Gloria FerrerSma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, www.a.m, 707-996-7256
ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jacksonfu, Spa sv d & w as, 10am-4pm, $25www.kj.m, 707-571-7500
ONGOING SUNDAYSSunday Brunch at the Centre du Vinlds h, Sma, 9am-1pm, www.ds.m, 707-996-9779
ONGOING WEEKENDSWine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winerycvda, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 as vs pawww.zwy.m, 707-894-3389
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LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH50 Mile AV Vintner's Diningg e Ba as & od V P n & Syas m As Vyad.fds sud ay. 4-7PM, asws.m, rSVP, 707-935-3456
ONGOING THURSDAYSThirsty Thursdays at AnabaSma ejy mpmay s & aks pa w yu was. 4-5:30pm, www.aabaws.m, 707-996-4188
ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAYUnique Food & Wine Pairings
at HKG Tasting Roomg e, 12-6pm, www.pkwy.m, 707-938-7622
ONGOING WEDNESDAY-SATURDAYLive Music at Cellars of SonomaSaa rsa, 7:30-10:30pm, www.assma.m, 707-578-1826 Wd: rky Aa ray tu: Dus Say f: J Pa Sa: rb ha & By Ksbu (y aa vy Sauday)
SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTHComedy Night at Cellars of SonomaSaa rsa, 8:15-9pm, www.assma.m, 707-578-1826
ONGOINGMoondance Cellars & Orchard Station Winesg e, Pad w W cuy cas tu tass, $10www.mdaas.m, 707-938-7550
ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAYMichel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tourhadsbu, 10:30am, $25, www.msumb.m, 800-447-3060
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAYRobert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondolagysv, 11:30am, $10, bx u pvdd $20www.yw.m, 707-431-4811
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Come Crush With Us at Icaria Creek WineryWmak J Sm ads a as bd & bad wswww.aawy.m, rSVP, 707-486-9623
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYSanta Rosa Original Farmers MarketSaa rsa Vas Bud pak , 8:3 0am-, 707-522-8629
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH SUMMERArt, Food & Wine ExperienceSp As Ss pad w savy appzs.Kwd Vyads, Kwd, 2pm, $30, $25/mmbswww.kwdvyads.m, 707-282-4228
EVERY FRIDAY MORNINGSonoma Valley Farmers MarketDp Pak, Sma, 9am-, 707-538-7023
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYThe Art of Winemaking WorkshopP Vyads, Sma, 10:30am-12pm
www.pvyads.m, 707-935-8311
ONGOINGCooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School450 Ws Spa S, Sma, ck wbs sdu.www.amks.m, 707-933-0450
ONGOING
Wells Fargo Center for the ArtsSaa rsa, wsaas., 707-546-3600 May 18: Pad c Pj
May 19: S ou SeVA May 19-20: rusabus fAMe
May 20: Jak haas i Wd! May 20: Jak haas i Wd!
May 26-27: g lpz
ONGOINGSpreckels Performing Arts Centerr Pak, 707-588-3400,www.spks.m, 707-588-3400
May 18-20: lay Bd, t Musa May 26: Ma Da ta
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MAY 26-28Born to Rhoneca Vyad, lvm, www.avyad.m, 800-258-9866
MAY 27Spring Antiques & CollectiblesStreet Faire & Antique FaireMa S, Dww Pasa, 8am-4pmwww.pasadww., 650 -242-1294
MAY 2940th Annual Art in the Vineyard
W Vyads, lvm, 11am-5pmwww.wvyads.m, 925-456-2405
JUNE 1Concert in the ParkPasa Dww Assa, ls Waysd Pak, Pasa, 7-8:30pmwww.pasadww., 925 -484-2199
JUNE 2Fleeces, Food & Funrza Wy, lvm, 10am-4pm, $5www.zawy.m, 925-447-8941
JUNE 61st Wednesday Street PartyDww Pasa, www.pasadww., 925-484-2199
JUNE 9, 164th Annual Lobster Feedat McGrail Vineyardslvm, 5:30-9:30pm, $130, $115/mmbswww.mavyads.m, rSVP, 925-215-0717
JUNE 9Barbera Festivalls Psas Vyads, lvm, 11am-4pm, $40www.aspsasvyads.m, 925-449-9463
www.zawy.m, 925-447-8941
ONGOINGSunset Cultural Center-Carmelcam, www.sus.m, 831-620-2048 May 18: Ja-i S, v May 19: 2012 Va cmp fas & Ws c
ONGOINGLive Music at KRML Radiot easwd Bud, cam, www.kmad.m, 831-624-6432
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSSweet Thursdays at Cannery RowMy, famy u, mus, d & a dsus, 4-8pm, 831-649-6690
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSMonterey Museum of ArtMy, ev mus, w ad s d'uvs, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477
EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTHPair Your Wine with Ice Cream at Kirigin Cellarsgy, Pa yu mpmay w as w a V d Ma icam Suda! Ad sk a 30% 6 b puass & 50% ass.www..kas.m, 408-847-8827
EVERY TUESDAYFocus on Monterey County Winescpa W Ba, ra cas, cam, 3-8pmwww.aas.m, 831-625-5646
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wine Down Wednesdaysf Wy, gy, 5-8pm, , www.wy.m, 408-842-3305
ONGOING THURSDAYSExploring Winela m abu w & w appa, as a ws !cam rd Wy, cay rw, My, 4-6pm, $40www.amd.m, 831-324-0035
MAY 17-20Carmel Art Festival & Sculpture in the ParkDvd Pak, cam-by--Sa, www.amasva., 831-642-2503
MAY 19Gilroy Art & Wine StrollDww gy, 2-6pm, $25/adv, $35www.dwwy.m, 408-842-3305
MAY 19-20Castroville Artichoke Festivalcasv, www.ak-sva., 831-633-2465
MAY 26-2720th Annual Santa Cruz Blues FestivalAps Va Pak, Aps, www.saauzbussva.m
MAY 28Memorial Day CeremonyDvd Pak, cam, 11am, www..am.a.us, 831-625-9941
JUNE 1
Wine, Art & Music WalkPa gv, 6-9pm, www.pav., 831-373-3304
JUNE 2-3, 16-17Santa Cruz Beach Soccer ChampionshipsSaa cuz Ba Badwak, Saa cuzwww.babadwak.m, 831-423-5590
JUNE 39th Annual Cannery Row Block PartyMy, 11am-5pm, www.ayw.m
JUNE 8Girls Night Outf Wy, gy, 7-9:30pm, $15/mmb, $25www.wy.m, 408-842-3305
JUNE 8-936th Annual Monterey Wine Festivalcusm hus Paza, My, www.myw.m
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
ONGOINGTasting Room TuesdaysSaa cuz Muas Wws Assa, t fam Sa Js, Sa JsWy psav w pu & b avaab v ak. 5-7pmwww.am.m, www.smwa.m, 800-441-1414, 831-685-8463
MAY18Joe Sharino & Chardonnay Under the Stars
gum Wy, Ma h, 5-10pm, 430, $26/mmbswww.umwy.m, 408-779-2145
MAY 19Cork Equity #36 at Guglielmo WineryB yu w d w! Ma hwww.umwy.m, 408-779-2145
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
ONGOINGThursday Night Music SeriesBa Wy, Squ, ejy mus, d & Ba w! 6-8pmwww.ba.m, 831-475-2258x11
ONGOINGThe Mountain Winery Concert SeriesSaaa, 408-741-2822, www.muawy.m May 25: As Kauss & U Sa au Jy Duas Ju 8: cd cawa rvsd/t D n Ju 16: rv rad: A ev w ia gass
MAY 193rd Annual Spring Wine Walkls gas, 1:30-5:30pm, $40/adv, $50www.sasamb.m, 408-354-9300
MAY 20Santa Cruz Mountains Wine ExpressSaa cuz Muas Wws Assara camp raad, f, $55/adv, $65/dwww.smwa.m, 831-685-8463
MAY 26-2831st Annual Civil War Battles & Encampmentra camp raad, f, www.aamp.m, 831-335-4484
THURSDAYS MAY 31 AUGUST 30Time for Winecs la ca Wy, Sa Ma, 5:30-9:30pm, www.s.m, 408-686-1050
JUNE 2-3Vintners Festival 2012Saa cuz Muas Wwseas Sd Saa cuz Muaswww.smwa.m, 831-685-Vine (8463)
JUNE 2-3Redwood Mountain Fairera camp raad, f, www.aamp.m, 831-335-4484
JUNE 9-10Vintners Festival 2012Saa cuz Muas WwsWs Sd Saa cuz Muaswww.smwa.m, 831-685-Vine (8463)
ONGOINGSierra Railroadoakda, www.saaad.m, 209-848-2100 May 15: Mud Mysy D May 16: Sauday n D May 23: S lu May 26: Mud Mysy D
MAY 19
Zinfest Wine Festivalld lak Pak, ld, 12-5pmwww.zs.m, 209-365-0621
JUNE 2Raleys Grape Escapecsa cavz Pak, Saam, 4-7pm, $40/adv, $50www.aysapsap.m, 800-292-2334
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
ONGOINGSacramento River Trainwww.saamva.m, 8 00-866-1690 Ju 9: Sus D & Mus Ju 10: Suday Bu Ju 16, 30: ga ta rbby
ONGOINGMondavi Center for the Performing ArtsU.c. Davs, www.mdavas., 866-754-ArtS May 16-19: Supus May 20: Uc Davs Sympy osa, famy c May 23: Uc Davs c Bad May 30: Uc Davs Jazz Bads May 31: cuk Yu
SUISUN VALLEY
ONGOING SATURDAYS$5 Wines by the GlassWawk Wy, fad W & mpmay pzza 1-6pmlv mus 2-5pm, www.wawkwy.m, 707-428-6977
THURSDAY NIGHTSDate Nightat Mankas Tapa Bar & Steakhousefad, $49/up a 3 us d
www.makassakus.m, 707-425-3207SUNDAY NIGHTS
Grand Master Tastingat Mankas Tapa Bar & Steakhousefad, $29/ d & aswww.makassakus.m, 707-425-3207
JUNE 2-3Art on the VineWd Vay Wy, Susu Vay, 11am-5pmwww.wdvay.m, 707-864-0730
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MERRYVALE VINEYARDS1000 Mai S, S. ha, cA 94574(707) 963-7777 | www.myva.m
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MERRYVALE VINEYARDSLots of Possibilities at the Very Merry Winery!BY JoSh Stein
Merryvale is unique in several ways. It was the first winery built in the Vall
after the repeal of Prohibition (known then as Sunny St. Helena), and it put a
shot into the arm of the domestic wine business, letting the country know tha
Prohibition hadnt shut anything down in wine country. Equally, most wineri
not just in Napa but throughout the world, tend to be in less-than-easy locati
to reach, which makes sense given the necessity of having grapes in locations
ideal for them rather than humans and the ability to process those grapes clo
at hand. However, being in the city grants much easier access, not just to the
winery but to the world-reknowned restaurants, shops, and community with
easy walking distance. What greets visitors now are beautifully landscaped
grounds, a glorious fountain, and a building which proudly shows off how loits been around, surrounded by the mid-Valley and its glorious views.
The Schlatter family has created a tasting cellar which, befitting its links to
Napas origins, shows off fir and redwood with lots to look at on the walls as y
taste and wander around or sit at a table; the option of cheeses to pair with th
wines is available, too, and adds a nice touch. Visitors can also choose private
tastings in the Barrel Room, and there are often special events in the Cask Roo
which shows off the history of Valley winemaking via two stories of century-o
2,000 gallon aging casks.
The wines are produced in different tiers, and as befits a winery with this
much pedigree, there are lots of great options. The Prestige wines present two
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cuvees, the Silhouette
Chardonnay and the red
Bordeaux blend, Profile, each of
which is bottled to showcase the
best lots from the estate
vineyards in each vintage. The
Merryvale Signature and Single-Vineyard wines are limited
production releases of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
and Pinot Noir, as well as
vineyard designated bottles of
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Syrah and Zinfandel, among
others. Starmont wines are
produced as approachable and
food-friendly bottlings of
Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot
and Sauvignon Blanc.
For those wanting more to
enjoy, there are a number of club
options available to allow the
experience to continue even
when youve left the Valley.
These include a choice of three
or six bottles in each shipment,
and the option of reds-only or a
mix or reds and whites with each
delivery. The Premium Club
sends Merryvale and Starmontwines while the Prestige Club
gives full access to limited
production wines generally
available only direct from the
winery. For those seeking
something even wilder, the
Magnum Club offers only large-
format bottlings of Merryvale
and Starmont wines.
As you can see, while wine is
sometimes up on the side of amountain, it can also be just
south of the heart of the Napa
Valley. And that can be a very
good thing. It makes for good
times tasting great wines in a
relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Do yourself a favor and stop in
for the very merry times just
south of the St. Helena main
drag enjoy!
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MATANZAS CREEK WINERYDays W ad lavd w b d a Maazas ck Wy.
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Days of Wine and Lavende
at Matanzas Creek WineryCome and Experience this Enchanting World!
BY MonicA l. DAShWooD
Every year, Matanzas Creek Winery attracts wine lovers, n
and far to experience the enchanting world of wine and laven
Their annual festival, Days of Wine and Lavender, takes place
Saturday, June 30th from 12 to 4 p.m., encouraging guests to
unwind and relax in their luscious lavender gardens, sipping
distinctive award-winning wines, paired with bite-size culina
delights.
Matanzas Creek is located off Bennett Valley Road in Santa
Rosa, nestled between three mountain peaks in stunning
Sonoma County. Guests are welcomed at the entryway with a
glass of wine, under beautiful olive branch trees. Stroll the lo
walkway and feast your eyes on an eclectic blend of bloominlavender gardens, exotic perennials, lush Chardonnay vineya
and native grasses.
The Days of Wine and Lavender festival is all inclusive. Fo
$85 general admission and $70 for wine club members, you
taste as many varietal wines as you want and pair them with
delicious foods while grooving to a five-piece band. Sit and lo
out over beautiful Bennett Valley while drinking wine with
friends or engage in a culinary demo, smelling and sipping w
with winemaker Marcia Monahan, who will guide you throu
the various fruit components associated with Sauvignon Blan
The winery grounds are spacious with plenty of time to ro
the area. A trolley will take you around the estate, giving you
educational experience on their balanced wines, fertile harve
and lavender-infused estate honey.
The festival offers a number of tasting and pairing stations
throughout the property, where you can sample their reputab
2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, newly released 2011
Sauvignon Blanc, Helena Bench as well as their 2008
Chardonnay, Sonoma County. If youre in the mood for a lig
and fruity red wine, you will find friendly staff pouring 2006
Pinot Noir, Bennett Valley, 2009 Merlot, Bennett Valley, as we
the 2007 Merlot, Bennett Valley.
Venture inside their rustic, yet elegant tasting room toexperience Matanzas full bodied, 2008 Journey Red, Sonoma
County or their 2008 Journey Chardonnay, Sonoma County
aromas of orange blossoms and ripe melon.
There is much to do and see. The Lavender Barn will be
open, showcasing their Estate Lavender culinary, lotions, soa
and massage oils. Many vendors will be on sight to tantalize y
taste buds by indulging in delicious desserts and local cheese
This is an event you wont want to miss! You will be in awe, l
in the enchantment and wonder of nature, fine wines, good
food, friends, lavender and laughter.
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Alexander Valley Winegrowers host opening celebration
at Lancaster Estate Winery with chefs Josh Silvers, Jeff Mall,
Carlo Cavallo, and the music of Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
Taste Alexander Valley, celebrating its 15th year, will be held May18, 19 and 20 in Sonoma Countys majestic Alexander Valley
appellation.
More than 30 wineries will open their vineyards, wineries and
tasting rooms for guests to enjoy the latest releases of world-class
wines from grapes grown in the fertile Alexander Valley.
The weekend kicks off with an opening celebration Friday
evening, May 18th, at the exclusive Lancaster Estate Winery, which
features a 53-acre hillside vineyard at the southernmost tip of
Alexander Valley. Running from 5 to 8:30 p.m., the outdoor
celebration will feature reserve and library wines from throughout
the valley, allowing guests to interact and mingle with local
vintners, growers and winemakers.
Alexander Valley fine wines will be paired with passed hors
doeuvres and small plates created by notable local guest
chef/owners Josh Silvers of Jacksons Bar & Oven and Petite Syrah
Bistro, Jeff Mall of Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar, and Carlo Cavallo of
Meritage Sonoma.
The food and wine repast will be accompanied by the lively
blues, swing and jazz sounds of event crowd-pleasers, Steve Luc
& the Rhumba Bums.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m., wineries will host individual parties at sites throughout
Alexander Valley. Wineries will create colorful and engagingdecorative environments for their TAV guests, often including liv
music and entertainment to enhance the wine and food offerings
Weekend passes and Opening Celebration tickets are availabl
www.alexandervalley.org. Passes are $65 in advance and $75 at t
door. Tickets for the Opening Celebration are $105 in advance o
and may be purchased with a weekend pass for the best value pr
of $155, with limited availability.
This years participants are Alexander Valley Vineyards, Arbios
Blue Rock Vineyard, Clos du Bois, deLorimier Winery, Draxton
Wines, Field Stone Winery & Vineyard, Francis Ford Coppola
Winery, Hanna Winery & Vineyards, Harts Desire Wines, Hawk
Wine, Icaria Winery, J. Rickards Winery, Kelley & Young, Medlo
Ames, Mercury Wine, Pech Merle Winery, Pendleton Estate,
Quaking Hills Winery, Robert Young Estate Winery, Rodney Stro
Vineyards, Sapphire Hill Winery, Sausal Winery, Simi Winery, So
Rock Winery, Starlite Vineyards, Stonestreet Winery, Stryker
Sonoma, Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Trione Vineyards & Winery, Wh
Oak Vineyards & Winery and William Gordon Winery.
Taste Alexander Valley Weekend, May 18-20
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THE CORLEY FAMILYSMONTICELLO VINEYARDS
No matter how long youve lived in or visited wine country, its still a challenge to
all the wineries, right? You develop a list of favorites that you must visit every trip
theres only so much time Thats why its always a thrill to discover a new favorite, o
old favorite, as you will when you drop in at 40-year-veteran Monticello Vineyards on
Ranch Road in Napa.
A Dream Takes Root
In 1969, the Stanford-educated Corley was a running successful publicly tra
company in Los Angeles, but wanted to trade his three-piece suit for overalls. After
farming was in his blood. Every generation of my family for 400 years has been farm
As a boy, I loved spending time on my grandfathers farm in southern Illinois. I just al
wanted to get back to farming.At the time, Corleys friend, a wine shop owner in Los Angeles, was developing a p
of property in Yountville. He invited Corley to come for a visit, and Corley was hooked
he came with the spirit of a pioneer, intent on finding some land to grow his favorite v
etals. I would come up nearly every weekend for nine months to see what was going
here. I would just roam around, get to know people, ask questions. There werent m
people around, but the ones who were, as Corley ticks off the names of contempo
Napa Valley pioneers, were very helpful.
A self-described Burgundy guy with a taste for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Corley
looking for a place where those varieties would thrive. He found it in an 80-acre pr
orchard at the southern end of Napa Valley. He liked the propertys proximity to the coo
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breezes of the San Pablo Bay, and the fact that it sat next to the Napa
River. I didnt think of being on Highway 29 to capture visitors, I
wanted to be on the river because I knew access to water would be
essential.
Once the property was cleaned up, Corley didnt cut cornersplanting the vineyard. We used all of the new technology coming out
of Davis. We tested the soil everywhere, and we drilled holes in the
ground to see how the water was flowing. Then we planted the vines
closer together than most people were doing in those days to stress
them.
Jay Corley was a grower only until 1980, when he hired a wine-
maker and started to produce wine, too. Jay Corley has since passed
the reins of the vineyards and winery to three of his sons: Kevin, wine-
grower and president; Stephen, who oversees marketing and adminis-
tration; and Chris, the winemaker.
The Next GenerationThings went well enough those first years to make Corley think,
we can do this. Soon the successful winegrower wanted to build a
winery. As a graduate student years earlier, Corley had written a thesis
on starting up a winery. He opened his desk drawer, dusted off the old
thesis and got started.
All seven of Corleys children helped out at the winery during their
high school years. But Corley encouraged them to go off, experience
the world outside of the winery where they had grown up, and then
come back if they wanted. Kevin Corley, now Winegrower and Pres-
ident, became a successful banker in Los Angeles. Stephen Corley,
now the winerys Director of Sales and Marketing, was a CPA who
worked at the accounting firm KPMG before he came back to thewinery in 1997.
Chris Corley, the youngest of the three, has worked at the winery
the longest. Initially aiming to be a marine biologist, Chris eventually
decided he would rather drown in wine than sea water. He wor
in the cellar under other winemakers for 13 years before he earn
enough stripes to become head winemaker in 2002.
Now the three brothers form a harmonious management team
Monticello. Three of them is better than one of me, says the senCorley.
In the quaint, rustic tasting room, the staff pours either t
Monticello Vineyards Tasting or their Corley Reserve Tasting
can do both and have a little bit of almost everything the Cor
produce from their estate vineyards in Napa Valley. The real treat i
get downstairs in The Cellar of The Jefferson House and taste in
Library or The Reserve Room. Also, guests at Monticello often g
chance to do some barrel tasting on the fly, during weekends (Fri
Saturday and Sunday) before noon with a comparative samplin
Cabernet Sauvignon from three different estate vineyards.
The Corleys love to tailor tastings to their guests preferences (w
appropriate advance notice), so dont be shy about telling them wyou like. They also like to show off their library and library wines
vertical format. Slip into the comfortable black leather chairs
enjoy a flight of Cabernet Sauvignon, some Merlot or their v
popular Corley Proprietary Red Wine.
The Jefferson Connection
Jay Corley was a great admirer of Thomas Jefferson, who was
only a founding father but also Americas first great connoisseur.
honored the third President by naming the winery Monticello V
yards after Jeffersons mountaintop home in Charlottesville, Virgi
In 1984, the Corleys built the Jefferson House, a very close replic
Monticello, on the Home Ranch that is now used as office space to entertain guests. The four acres of grounds surrounding
Jefferson House are comprised of the same trees, shrubs and flow
Thomas Jefferson planted at Monticello.
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Margo Van Staaveren doesnt have a very long resume. In fact, I would be surprised if s
ever had one. Margo has been spent her entire wine industry career, 32 years including t
last ten as winemaker, with Chateau St. Jean. The Marin County native led a somewhat
normal life growing up in Terra Linda, graduating high school and then enrolling at U. C.
Davis, not for the winemaking courses, but I eventually fell into it, says Margo Van
Staaveren, and quickly adds, the degree that was being offered back then wasnt in
winemaking but in Fermentation Science. Now its called Enology.
What really got her hooked was working a harvest that her dad had signed her up for
Beringer Vineyards. In addition to picking the grapes, Margo would check the brix and te
to everything else that was related to the harvest. And shortly after receiving her Davis deg
she joined Chateau St. Jean as a lab technician and never looked back.
Her first day on the job she met her future husband as they were both clocking in to b
work in the vineyards lab. Sometime later, they started dating and then they married, both
remaining in the lab at the winery. They both worked their way up the wine ladder to the
position of assistant winemakers, and had time to raise a family as well.
Husband, Don Van Staaveren, was named winemaker and eventually created the 1996
Cinq Cepages, a unique blend that totally blew away the wine industry when it was releas
in 1999. Wine Spectator named the 1996 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages the Wine of the
Year, the very first Sonoma County wine ever to receive the distinction. As assistant
winemaker, Margo, too, was part of the team that brought home the glory to Chateau St. J
Soon after creating the wine, Don Van Staaveren left to work as winemaker at Artesa
Winery. Presently, he creates wines for Three Sticks Wines in Sonoma. In August of 2003,
was Margos turn to become winemaker. They offered and I took it, says Margo. The kid
were older and it made a lot of sense for me.
As winemaker, Margo makes the final decisions involving the blend and the style to
continue to produce consistently high quality wines. I believe that great wines are grownshe says, and we are very proud of our vineyard designated wines, utilizing the best fruit
with exceptional varietal character.
With the myriad of decisions that need to be made as winemaker such as when to pick
grapes, what to blend, how long to barrel, when to bottle, how long to keep it in the bottl
and when you are making some 40 different wines for a company the size of Chateau St. J
there are a lot of decisions to be made.
Some of the newer vintages that will be released before too long include a Malbec Rese
a Cold Creek Chardonnay and a Russian River Pinot Noir, which, Margo says, is a multi-
vineyard wine that we are trying for the first time.
At present, Margo and her staff are working on several wines that will be released next
summer such as the 2011 Fume Blanc. Were also blending some reds a Sonoma Caber
and a Sonoma Merlot, says Margo. Blending goes on around here all year long. Were alstasting though the last vintage wines and assessing how to put them (blend) together. The
an amazing amount of diversity to what we do here.
One of her favorite aspects of her job is being able to create a wine and in a year or two
even longer, be able to drink the fruits (no pun intended) of her labors, reliving all that we
into the making of the wine.
I love all the challenges of the wine business, Margo says, but it is important to realiz
that first and foremost, this is an agricultural business, which makes it both exciting and
humbling, especially when Mother Nature is involved.
So lets not worry about that resume that she probably doesnt have. I dont think Margo
Van Staaveren is going anywhere anytime soon.
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FILET OF BEEF AU POIVRE Serves
This classic French bistro dish was surely created with B.R. Cohns
Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in mind. Always a go to, feel
good, special occasion or not recipe that is all about lush flavors that
soar when paired with their Estate Cab!
6 filets mignon, cut 1 inches thick
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground fresh black pepper
3-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1-1/2 tablespoons B.R. Cohn Grapeseed Oil
3/4 cup chopped shallots (approximately 4 shallots)
1 cup beef broth (homemade, canned or in the box) 1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
Place the filets on a board and pat them dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle filets with salt and then press the freshly ground black peppe
evenly on both sides. Allow the meat to rest at room temperature for
at least 15 minutes.
Heat 1- tablespoons of butter and the grapeseed oil in a large saut
pan over medium-high until the butter almost smokes. Place the
steaks in the pan and lower the heat to medium. Saut the steaks for
4 minutes on one side and then for 3 minutes on the other side, for
medium rare. Remove the steaks to a serving platter and cover tightly
with aluminum foil.
Meanwhile, pour all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the saut pan. Add
the shallots and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the beef
broth and cover over high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until reduced by
half. Be sure to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the saut
pan. Add the Cognac or brandy and cook for 2 more minutes. Take
the pan off the heat and blend in the remaining 2 tablespoons of
butter and salt. Serve the filets hot with the lush sauce poured on top
Enjoy this elegant dish with your favorite potatoes and a glass of
B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, you are sure to be
transported to France!
There is no better way to eat filet mignon except to
prepare it in a classic French style with a lush, cognac
sauce. Beef au Poivre makes for an elegant meal and
this recipe from B.R. Cohn was created using their
signature Grapeseed Oil which gives the beef a hint of
nuttiness. This dish is an ideal pairing with B.R. CohnWinerys 2008 Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine has pronounced aromas and flavors of plum,
black currant and cherry. This rich cut of beef and
lavish sauce call out for a Cabernet and the luscious
berry and cherry flavors from the wine really deliver in
complementing the dish. Silky tannins give way to a
warm and lasting finish that is perfect with each bite.
Founded by Bruce Cohn in 1984, B.R. Cohn
Winery has consistently produced one of the premier
Cabernets in California from their Olive Hill Estate
Vineyards located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Theyoffer a full line of ultra-premium wines, extra virgin
olive oils, handcrafted vinegars and gourmet food
products.
The tasting room, located in Glen Ellen,
was Bruce Cohns former home. The 1920s
architecture and style of the home has been
preserved. Be sure to visit their Gourmet
Shop to taste their extensive line of olive
oils and handcrafted vinegars, along with
a great selection of gifts. They have an
outdoor patio area available for picnics or
to take in the scenic winery estate. Thetasting room is open daily from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Tours are by appointment and
can be made by calling 1-800-330-4064
ext. 124. B.R. Cohn is known for their
events and they always have something
fun going on so be sure to check out
their website for the latest happenings at
www.brcohn.com. Join them on
Facebook and Twitter.
Filet of Beef au Poivre
with B.R. Cohn Winerys2008 Olive Hill EstateCabernet Sauvignon
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Etude Enjoy private access to the summer tasting patio with pulled pork sliders and a tasting flight offour wines ideal for summer entertaining: Pinot Gris, Carneros Pinot Noir, Deer Camp Pinot Noir and
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Live classical guitar music on the patio and bocce available on the lawn.
What began 25 years ago as a philosophical state of mind is now a state-of-the-art winemaking
facility where the ancient art of winemaking is pursued with a singular passion. Founder and
Winemaker Jon Priest believes that great wines are grown, not made, and that inspired grape
growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker. Etude is a Napa Certified Green
Winery and Certified Fish Friendly Farming, too! Visit Etude at 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa,
CA 94559; www.etudewines.com. Call 1-877-847-0058 for more information.
St. Clement Vineyards Chill out and enjoy listening to blue grass on the porch & patio.
Try locally-sourced savory food samplers matched with St. Clements signature new releases.Words hardly do justice to St. Clement Vineyards and Tasting Room. Set high above the Na
Valley floor in an 1870s Victorian house, St. Clement is at once regal and inviting.
The home itself was built in 1878 and is a remarkable piece of California Victorian architecture
Think period-appropriate paint, decor and details like carved arrows in the eaves to ward off ev
spirits! St. Clement Vineyards is located at 2867 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena, CA;
www.stclement.com. Call 1-877-847-0058 for more information.
Beringer Vineyard Savor progressive BBQ bites and bold wines on Beringers historic property. Dance to lively
music or kick back in the picnic grounds. Play a friendly game of bocce or croquet on the reserved courts.
Beringers historic estate offers various wine tasting rooms where guests can sample an unequaled
selection of fine wines and learn about winemaking. Furthermore, the winerys tasting room staff is
efficient and well equipped to handle any questions guests may have about wine and can help them
choose a wine that suits their preferences. With state-of-the-art technology and the experience of being
the oldest continuously operated winery in Napa Valley, it is no wonder that Beringer Vineyards
produces unforgettable wines. Come and see for yourself. Beringer Vineyards is located at 2000 Main
Street, St. Helena, CA 94574; www.beringer.com. Call 1-877-847-0058 for more information.
Wine Country Passport Weekend May 26 & 27Wine Country Passport Weekend brings
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passport guests will enjoy a private event
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Chateau St. Jean Enjoy the formal gardens and sun-drenched patios as you sip house favorites Viognier
Robert Young Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Malbec paired with barbeque bites by the featured Sonoma ch
Listen to jazz and play a game of bocce or croquet on the lawn.
Chateau St. Jean is a must-see winery in the Sonoma Valley offering guests a true Sonoma
experience. The Mediterranean-styled gardens are widely considered the most beautiful in all of
Sonoma County. This elegant landscape with an abundance of exotic trees and flowers, combined
with numerous water features, is the perfect backdrop to enjoy a fabulous picnic while tasting wo
class wines. Come discover, taste and savor the many pleasures of the Chateau and the surroundin
Sonoma Valley. Chateau St. Jean Winery and Vineyards is located at 8555 Sonoma Highway,
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refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of their more well-known
neighbors over the hill. With a climate that boasts of sun-drenched
days and sweet foggy nights, the grapes of the Vezr Family Vineyards
enjoy near perfect growing conditions. Their winery is best known
for the luscious Petite Sirah that they produce, as well as their hearty,
fruit-forward Zinfandel and a little known, but magnificent blend, La
Salette. While lacking the big name appellation, these wines are by
no means also-rans. In fact, the region is rated as the oldest and best
in the State of California by the U.C Davis University. These are
seriously good wines.
The Vezr Family Vineyard tasting room is located in the tinyvillage of Mankas Corners. The town was originally established by a
local miner in 1846. Hints of its old west history can be seen in the
old general store and surrounding buildings. The tasting room is
open seven days a week and no appointment is necessary. The ten
dollar tasting fee is waived with a wine purchase. But, to really get the
most out of your visit, opt for their VIP Barrel Blend Tour. At a bargain
price of $35, this tour is well worth the extra investment.
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An Exclusive Wine Event set for May 2012
Sonoma Valley Reserve, a wine event that
offers participants the exclusive opportunity
to see Sonoma Valleys classic wineries in a
completely different light, has been set for
Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. This
semiannual event, a series of themed daytrips
around the region, will showcase rare offerings and hidden gems of
Sonoma Valley wine destinations, many of which are seldom open to
the public.
Sonoma Valley, the birthplace of California wine, has so many
hidden gems and world class wines to discover and taste all right here
in our valley, said Maureen Cottingham, Sonoma Valley Vintners &Growers Alliance Executive Director, We are very excited to once
again, showcase some of the people, places and wines that otherwise
would be impossible to experience.
Produced by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, the
semiannual Sonoma Valley Reserve will feature a schedule of themed
tours that take guests on a treasure hunt throughout the appellation.
Each tour includes four winery visits, comfortable transportation by
California Wine Tours and wine country
picnic lunch.
Tickets for Sonoma Valley Reserve are
extremely limited and on sale now at $95 f
one day or $150 for two days. Sonoma Val
Reserve ticketholders will depart from
Sonoma. For an additional nominal fee ($
per person), round-trip motor coach transportation to Sonoma is
available from San Francisco and Mill Valley. For tickets visit
www.ReserveSonomaValley.com or call (707) 935-0803.
About Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Foundation
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) is anon-profit trade organization serving over 500 members who sha
a mission to promote the awareness of Sonoma Valleys grapes,
wine and history as the birthplace of the California wine industry.
The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Foundation (SVVGF)
a non-profit 501c.3 organization that has raised over $8,000,000 f
local Sonoma Valley charities. For more information on the SVVG
and SVVGF, visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com.
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PEJU PROVINCE WINERYYou Wont Want to LeaveBY JoSh Stein
Peju is simply unforgettable. Its no accident that the winery is called Peju
Province, for it presents a world unto itself and tasting experiences unlike
anything else in the Valley. Originally founded in 1982 by Tony and Herta Pe
on thirty acres in Rutherford, Peju is now the responsibility of the second
generation, daughters Lisa and Ariana and has expanded its reach to include
one hundred thirty acre Persephone Ranch in Pope Valley, too. The winery is
well known for its highly regarded bottlings of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel and seve
blends, including the proprietary Provence, a red/white cuvee, and Fifty/Fifty
an equal mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2009 bottling of which
was just declared one of Twelve Napa Standouts by Wine Spectator with a
point rating. There are also several tasting-room-only releases perfect for the
summer, including the lovely white Carnival; Peju Pink, with ten percent of
proceeds funding cancer assistance in the Valley; and the brand new Ros of
Syrah.
Its not just the wines, by any means, which make Peju unforgettable. The
winery and its surroundings and the variety of options for experiencing the
wines are what truly set Peju apart. Driving down the Sycamore-lined privat
lane away from Highway 29 leads to first sight of the Tower, the fifty-foot,
copper-topped centerpiece which houses the main tasting area, framed on th
inside in gorgeous woods and an antique 1906 ten-by-twenty-foot stained g
window and on the outside by stone and copper. Surrounding this are the
gardens designed by Tony and personally maintained by Herta herself. A Cu
Willow grows next to a koi pond and rocks from the Pope Valley estate dot tarea. The circular courtyard in front of the winery contains a magnificent
Camphora tree, ushering you into the experiences which await.
And those are the true standouts as even a regular tasting at Peju is far a
away anything but regular. The Classic Tasting is conducted in a novel
presentation style, with groups of tasters spending time with an ambassador
who discusses the wine, winemaking and the winery itself. There is also a
Private Tasting available several times each morning for those who desire som
special alone time or for larger groups. Equally, individualizing the experienc
what Peju is all about, so the Premier Peju Experiences give some great
options. Peju Fromage is a wine and cheese tasting in the Peju Kitchen,
bringing great wines together with local artisan cheeses and crackers. Peju
Cpage presents a private tour of the estate, vineyards and gardens incombination with a barrel tasting of reserve wine. Peju Priv is a private,
reserve wine tasting of estate grown, limited-release bottlings hosted in the
stunning Uluru Room. While all of the Premier Peju Experiences require an
advanced appointment, the winery has thought ahead, and each can be boo
online through Pejus website or on VinoVisit.com.
And thats really what makes Peju special everything has been thoughtf
considered ahead of time, turning even the most common of Napa moments
a tasting of wines in a tasting room into a special, memorable, uncommon
event. Come on out to Rutherford and experience whats made Peju unique
thirty years. You wont be sorry, and you really wont want to leave. Enjoy!
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Barrel Tasting at Jarvis Winery, Live Auction at Meadowood, Lunch andDinner Prepared by Chefs Thomas Keller and Emeril Lagasse and more
Auction Napa Valley, the annual community fundraiser hosted by
the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) taking place this year from May
31-June 3 offers Four-Day Passport and Three-Day Package ticketsat www.AuctionNapaValley.org. Tickets regularly sell out early, so
hopeful Auction-goers are encouraged to log on as soon as possible.
Highlights from this years Auction weekend include:
Friday Barrel Tasting and Case Auction (June 1): Drawing
nearly 2000 attendees including bidders, chefs, vintners and media
from across the US, as well as Japan, China, Hong Kong, Canada
and the UK, this walk-around tasting features hundreds of yet-to-
be-released Napa Valley wines and dozens of dishes from local
chefs. This years Barrel Tasting and Case Auction will be held for
the first time at Jarvis Winery, located in the town of Napa.
Saturday Live Auction at Meadowood Napa Valley (June 2):
The centerpiece of the weekend, with 800 guests including bidders,
vintners and media its one of the most exciting parties in the wine
world with 40 over-the-top offerings of wine, cellar collections and
wine experiences with member vintners.
Culinary Superstars: The June 2 festivities at Meadowood will
showcase two of Americas most renowned chefs Thomas Kellers
crew from Ad Hoc will prepare lunch on the lawn before the
bidding begins, while first-time Auction chef Emeril Lagasse will
bring his signature American flavors and energetic personality to
celebratory dinner that follows the live auction.
Vintner-Hosted Parties:A perennial favorite of the Auction
weekend is the selection of Thursday (May 31) and Friday (Juneprivate dinners hosted by the vintners at their homes or wineries
from Carneros to Calistoga. Available only to Four-Day Passport
Three-Day Package ticket holders, these festive, intimate gatherin
offer an incredible opportunity to enjoy great food, library-select
wines and a memorable evening with a Napa Valley vintner.
E-Auction: For those who cannot make it to Napa Valley for t
Auction, and even those who do, the online E-Auction provides
chance to bid on more than 150 lots of rare wines and unique N
Valley experiences all from any computer, anywhere in the wor
2012 Ticket Packages:
Four-Day Passport tickets are $2,500 per person and give
attendees access to the entire weekends activities.
Three-Day Package tickets, which are $1,000 per person, prov
a Thursday private vintner-hosted party, entrance to the Friday
Barrel Tasting and Case Auction and Marketplace, and Sunday
farewell.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
www.AuctionNapaValley.org.
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Winemaker-led tasting followed by gourmet meal on-board
Dinner on the Napa Wine Train just got a little more informative.
Wine Train package, Sip and Supper, begins with an intimate 90-
minute winemaker-led education of four unique wines. After the
tasting class, guests adjourn to a multiple course gourmet dinner in a
historic Pullman dining car.
Sample wines in style in one of our velveteen swivel chairs as a local
winemaker and Wine Train wine educator team up to teach you the
intimacies of Napa Valleys most famous product. Each winemaker will
feature his or her amazing wines while sharing passions and personal
philosophies.
At the completion of the tasting, move to a 1915-1917 Pullman
dining car for a multiple course gourmet meal cooked to perfection in
the Wine Trains specially designed kitchen car. Choose from an
amazing menu of fresh and locally sourced food.
Napa Valley adventurers who want to continue wine tasting into
the evening hours, now have the ability to enjoy an intimate Sip
Supper, and leave the driving to the Wine Train. All aboard!
There are only five Sip and Supper wine tasting and gour
meal packages planed: June 14, July 12, August 16, September 13 a
October 11. Dinner trains depart and 6:30 p.m. and return at 9
p.m. Tickets are only $129 per person.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most unique and b
Napa restaurants. This top dining establishment is housed in
antique train that runs on 25-miles of track in the heart of the N
Valley. It offers guests great regional food and fabulous, hard-to-
wines. Enjoy winery tours, wine tasting on board, and celebrity wi
maker dinners: A great place to celebrate your special moments, or j
to enjoy everyday life. For more information, call 1-800-427-4124
go to the website at winetrain.com.
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At Frank Family Vineyards, you might want to come for the history of the
place, which goes back over a 125 years, back to 1884, when it was Larkmea
Winery. Or, you might want to see the beautifully restored, multi-room tastinroom set amidst the expansive manicured lawn with its rose bushes, towerin
old oaks and trimmed hedges, near the barrel cellar and the century-old nati
sandstone winery building. But, what do people from all over the world real
come for? For the outstanding wine poured by some the friendliest people y
will find anywhere. The motto at Frank Family has long been Youll never h
better wine ... or a better time and that is accurate, though perhaps a bit of a
understatement. If you dont leave there with a smile on your face, after havin
tasted an outstanding roster of wines, then I worry about you.
While the winerys setting is exceptional, even more-so are the wines they
produce, age and pour. There are legions of loyal wine lovers who will most
enthusiastically attest to that. This group may not qualify as a full-blown cult
but they are pretty close and they are international in scope, joined by their land respect for this winery. So, on second thought, maybe its more a matter
people joined together by a discerning palate and good taste.
Having sent scores of people there, and having escorted friends from a do
countries to this property over the last couple of decades, I have yet to hear
anything but praise. One friend from Boston comes to the Napa Valley twice
year for two reasons: to go out to eat and to visit the tasting room at Frank
Family. Not necessarily in that order.
With so many wines with a Robert M. Parker, Jr. score of 90 or above, it i
hard to know where to begin. But if I were to go there today which, now th
I think of it, is a pretty good idea I would certainly consider the Reserve
Chardonnay and the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Their Chardonnay has
always been a favorite wine for virtually everyone, even people who vow tha
they only drink reds. As a wine to have with food, or simply by itself, it is in
league of its own.
Frank Family red wines are the measure of what red wines should be. In
addition to the Reserve Cab there is the dense, spicy Zinfandel where the f
seems to combine dark chocolate and cracked black pepper notes with an
essence of raspberry to create a wine that fairly explodes in the mouth.
Also available are a Reserve Petite Sirah; the Reserve Pinot Noir; another
perpetual favorite, the very food-friendly Rutherford Reserve Sangiovese; and
indescribable Winston Hill Red Wine. Then, add to that, the collection of
sparkling wines, a Late Harvest Chardonnay and the often sold out Zinfande
Port. It all combines to make for some of the most sought after, most coveted
and most honored wines on the planet.
The stewardship of the historic property is now the responsibility of
Hollywood icon Richard Frank, recipient of an Emmy for lifetime achieveme
As chairman of Walt Disney Television, president of Walt Disney Studios for
almost ten years, and president of the Paramount Television Group, he expec
perfection at the winery that bears his name and it shows up in every shining
facet of this historic property.
As legendary tasting room manager Dennis Zablosky, an icon in his own
right says, I want visitors memories of the winery to be as much about their
experience here as the wines they taste. And so it shall be.
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Lynne A. We were there this past weekend and once again Dennis gave us an amazing
tasting. It was the highlight of our trip as always. The new releases are fantastic and we lookforward to our wines arriving at our doorstep soon. Thanks again to the Rock Star of Napa
Valley (from Bebe :) ) and the gang.
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