spotlight's wine country guide january 2012
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Also In Tis Issue:
Fully Exploring Te Wine Country
Discover Soothing Calistoga
Te Ultimate asting At Artesa
Napa Valley In One Great Day
Peek At Wine Country Ofers
Beautiul Black Stallion Winery
Winter Is The Perfect TimeTo Visit Ledsons CastleIn Sonoma ValleySee Page 8
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Spotlights Wine Country Guide
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Contributors:
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Whats Inside
BEYOND WINE ASING 14SpasLimousine ouringRetail herapy
Concerts and heaters
NAPA VALLEY 20Chelsea Premium Outlets
Whitehall Lane WineryBeringer VineyardsSterling VineyardsNapa Valley In One Great DayBlack Stallion Estate Winery
Pope Valley WineryCleavage Creek WineryCalistoga MapSt. Helena MapRutherord / Oakville Mapown o Napa Map
Yountville Map
SONOMA COUNY 44Korbel Champagne Cellars
Discover Russian RiverFritz WineryChateau St. Jean
Alexander & Dry Creek MapHealdsburg MapSanta Rosa MapSouthern Russian River MapSonoma Valley MapSonoma Plaza Map
Petaluma MapLAKE AND MENDOCINO 70
Steele WinesLangtry EstateSix Sigma Ranchwin Pine Casino
Wildhurst WineryClear Lake Map
DIRECORIES 75RestaurantsLodging
Activities
COUNY MAPS 90Sonoma CountyNapa County
Wine Country Overview Map
Spotlight on...
Artesa Vineyards & Wineryhe Convergence O Architecture, Art And Wine
page 28
Spotlight on...
Beringer VineyardsHistoric Past And World-Class Wines
page 30
Spotlight on...
Rodney Strong Vineyardsour A Winery Within A Winerypage 54
Ledson - Exceptional
Hospitality Awaits YouWinery, Git Shop, And Gourmet Market
page 64
Spotlight on...
Jacuzzi Family VineyardsExperience he Jacuzzi Family Way O Lie
page 68
Spotlight on...
Lake CountyExplore Lake Countys Undiscovered Wine Country
page 72
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This winter is the perecttime o year to make
a plan or dropping inat Ledson Winery and
Vineyards to enjoy a
personalized private tasting
in one o the landmark
Castles private suites. Or,
just stop by to share a bottle
o wine by the ireplace
in the parlor along withlunch rom the winerys
gourmet market. Either
way, youll enjoy the quiet
o the o-season in one o
Sonoma Valleys best winery
destinations.
For a really unique
experience, book a private
tasting at Ledson, where
one o the winerys wineconsultants will choose the
wines or your tasting based
on your groups tastes and
preerences. Youll have a
great time learning about
the winery and tasting
through the impressive
lineup o Ledson wines.Imagine relaxing with
riends or the better part o
an aternoon in this elegant
setting, sipping impeccable
wines and perhaps sampling
cheeses paired specially to
go with your tasting.
Steve Ledson, the winery
ounder, started making
wine in 1993 and releasedthe winerys inaugural
vintage in 1997. Hes
passionate about making
the inest wines possible,
and his dedication to that
goal begins in the vineyards
where he spends much o
his time during the hecticharvest season. In the quiet
o winter, Steve, who is also
a real people person, loves to
visit with customers at the
winery.
h e L e d s o n C a s t l e ,
initially planned as the
Winter Is The Perfect Time ToVisit Ledson Winery & Vineyards
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As the season rolls out its rereshing
winter-whites, RASgalleries, Yountvilles
prestigious American art glass gallery,
meets the moment with resh, pure and
exciting new work by Jack Storms, Bandhu
Dunham and premiering artist Abby Modell.he three artists bring a noble sense o
purity to their works, though their styles
and artistic backgrounds vary considerably.
When we think o purity, we think
perection. Clean, lawless. his was the
inspiration or bringing the uniquely
dierent glass sculptures o Jack Storms
and Bandhu Dunham, together with thesnow white, iridized hot glass vessels o
new gallery artist, Abby Modell. explains
owner, Ronda Schaer. Clients will enjoy
seeing completely dierent pieces created
using completely dierent techniques but
all in the pureness o what is technically
colorless. Ms. Schaer opened RASgalleries
over 20 years ago and represents manyestablished American artists who a ocus on
creating dynamic, contemporary art glass.
Jack Storms masters his cold glass
t e c h n i q u e b y d r a w i n g o n m o d e r n
technology to create his one-o a-kind
sculptures. For each piece, Storms uses the
highest quality leaded crystal and optical
glass with extreme clarity and great light
reracting capability.
Bandhu Dunham taught himsel to
lampwork (also reerred to as torchwork), a
glass technique that uses a gas ueled torch
to melt rods and tubes o low melting point
sot glass. Once in a molten state, the glass
is ormed by blowing or shaping with tools
and hand movements. Lampworking diers
rom glassblowing in that a glassblower
uses a blowpipe to inlate a bubble, whereas
lampworking manipulates glass either by
use o tools, gravity or blowing directly intothe end o a glass tube.
Inluenced by her parents extensive art
glass collection, Abbey Modell was destined
to develop a passion or glass at an early
age. She is ascinated by the dierent hot
glass blowing techniques rom the Venetian
era through contemporary master glasscratsmen such as Chihuly, Littleton &
Venini.
Visit RASgalleries, 6540 Washington
Street (next to Bouchon) in Yountville, Napa
Valley daily except uesdays, 10am-5pm.
Inormation 707 .944 .9211 , FB, and
Purity of Style And Form RASgalleries Presents
Three Artists. Three Techniques. Pure Creativity.
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A PeekWine
Golden Haven HotSprings
For over a century, visitorsto Calistoga have relaxed
in the mud baths and
mineral springs native
to the area. Enjoy special
pricing on a couplestreatment when you
bring a copy o this
magazine; 1713 Lake St.,Calistoga
Osmosis Day Spa
Sanctuary
Nestled between the
coast, redwood orests,
and vineyards is achance to experience a
soothing cedar enzyme
bath. Monthly specialsare available at osmosis.com; 209 Bohemian Hwy,Freestone
Napa Valley Balloons
Start with breakastand end with a toasto champagne.Between, experienceamazing views o thevalley. Web specialsavailable by visitingnapavalleyballoons.com;800.253.2224
Calistoga Balloons
Float above the vineyardsand scenery o theNorthern Napa Valley.Ater the light, enjoy
Turnbull Wine CellarsEnjoy two-or-one tastingin the Main Tasting &Retail Room. Just bringa copy o this magazine;8210 St. Helena Highway,Oakville
Sterling Vineyards
Amazing views o theNapa Valley start with aone-o-a-kind tram rideto the winery. Download
discount coupons atsterlingvineyards.com;1111 Dunaweal Lane,Calistoga
Rodney Strong
Pairs music with wineby oering ree musicdownloads on MusicMondays and live
concerts in the vineyardJune - August. Details atrodneystrong.com; 11455Old Redwood Highway,Healdsburg
Kendall-Jackson Wine
Center
Three dierent wineand ood pairings areoered daily at the
wine center. Manyingredients are harvestedrom the on-site, 2.5acre culinary gardens.Call 707.576.3810 orreservations; 5007 FultonRoad, Fulton
Cline Cellars
View replicas oCaliornias missions andenjoy picnicking amongthe 5,000 rose bushes
that inhabit Clinesenormous gardens; 4737Arnold Drive/Highway121, Sonoma
Moshin Vineyards
What else do you dowith a crush pad whenyou arent crushinggrapes? How about
watch a movie. Thepopular Moshin Picturesreturns in July. Visitmoshinvineyards.com or show times;10295 Westside Road,Healdsburg
Chateau St. Jean
Assemble a sumptuouspicnic rom the on-site
Wine Tasting Wine tasting can be as simple as visitinga tasting room but many wineries add
additional activities including ood pairings,
tours, art galleries, and outdoor venues with
stunning views and gardens.
Soak, Soar, and PedalGrapes arent the only thing that populates
the Wine Country. Northern Caliornia is
known around the world or great bicycling,
beautiul vistas rom above, and relaxing spatreatments.
charcuterie which oers
local cheeses, pate, andresh baguettes. Strollthe gardens while tastingbeore settling into oneo the picnic tables;8555 Sonoma Highway,Kenwood
Sebastiani VineyardsLearn the secrets operect wine and cheese
pairings. The seminar
includes ive Sebastianiwines paired with ive
artisan cheeses rom
local cheese companies,
Vella Cheese and Sonoma
Cheese Factory. Reserve
at sebastiani.com; 389
Fourth Street East
Sonoma
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RASgalleries
While most people thinko amous restaurantswhen you mentionYountville, savvy visitorsrealize that there is more
to do than just eat whenyou arrive. RASgalleriesspecializes in art glassthat will leave youwondering how in theworld did the artist makeglass look so real; 6540Washington St., Yountville
Uptown Theater Napa
I you are ready to hang
out with Boz Scaggs, SethMeyers, John Prine, HankWilliams, or JeersonStarship head downtownto the historic UptownTheater Napa. Since 1937,
the theater has playedhost to some o the bestentertainment in thecountry. Combine a showwith a restaurant packageand make an eveningo it; 1350 Third Street,Napa, or 707.259.0123
Napa Valley Opera
House
Shop, Watch, and Hikehe Northern Caliornia Wine Country is
home to some amazing sites, entertainment
venues, and shopping. With a little planningyou can enjoy all the area has to oer.
a champagne brunch
in downtown Calistogaat the Hydro Cae. Webspecials available atcalistogaballoons.com;888.995.7700
Crazy Creek Air
Adventures
Just North o Calistogain Lake County the
air gets cleaner andthe thermal currentsprovide outstanding litor a one-o-a-kind airadventure. Reservations
are recommended
707.987.9293; 18896Grange Rd, Middletown
Napa Valley Bike Tours
I you are looking ora ull-service bike tourcompany in the heart othe Napa Valley youveound it. Single-dayguided winery tours bybike, sel-guided winery
tours by bike and bikerentals, as well as customNapa Valley vacationpackages are all on themenu; 707.531.7708
Since 1880, the Opera
House has survived twogreat depressions, sixwars, 26 U.S. presidentsand countless loodso the Napa River andCreek. Comedy, music,and theater all taketheir turn on the OperaHouse stage; 1030 MainSt., Napa or call ortickets and schedule707.226.7372
Old Faithful Geyser of
California
A wonderul place or thewhole amily to spenda day. Featuring a largepicnic area, snack bar anda ull-eatured git shop.Dont miss the amousTennessee FaintingGoats, Jacobs FourHorn Sheep, and GuardLlamas; Additional oers
at oldaithulgeyser.com,
1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga,707.942.6463
Hike and Taste In The
Vineyard
Join Docent Bill Myers ona un, casual and up-closehike through the 1,850acre volcanic and verticalKunde Family Estate. Thisis a great opportunityto see sustainablewinegrowing practicesat work while taking insome o wine countrysmost spectacular scenery.Taste wines along theway in the very vineyardswhere the grapes aregrown. This moderatelystrenuous hike lastsapproximately our hours;9825 Sonoma Hwy,Kenwood, reservations atkunde.com
Online UpdatesStay up-to-date on activities and oers on
our website at www.winecountryguide.com.
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Exploring The WineCountry More Fully
The Wine Country is best known or what else?wine tasting. But visitors
quickly learn that the regions incredible
climate and geography are also conducive
to many other leisure activities. hese range
rom athletic endeavors like bicycling and
hiking to shopping and culinary adventures.
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 winecountryguide.
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 a
hot air balloon or glider. he air is clear, thesun shines brighter and a calming sense o
solitude envelops you.
wo leading hot air balloon services serve
the Napa Valley. Calistoga Balloons lies
over the northern Valley rom launch points
near the picturesque spa town o Calistoga.
Napa Valley Balloons lies over the southernValley 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 theNapa Valley in Lake
County, Crazy Creek Air
Adventures has been
introducing people to
soaring or over 40 years.
heir modern gliders
accommodate up to two
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Well, the latest thing in eco-tourism
the Ultra Motor A2B electric bikemay
be just your speed. Te A2B is a power-
assisted bicycle, but its denitely not
your grandathers moped. Named toime magazines Green Design 100
list, the A2B sports modern, state-o-
the-art engineering and technology
rom the wheels up. A lithium-ion bat-
tery powers 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 tour-
ing on your own or as part o daily
group tours at Napa Valley Bike ours
in Yountville. No license required.
Napa Valley Bike ours, 6795 Washington
Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-531-7708; 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 regular
eruptions. Tis geyser has also proven itsel
to be a good predictor o earthquakes. Whenthe geysers show is delayed or diminished,
an earthquake is likely within the next cou-
ple o weeks in the 500 miles surrounding the
geyser. Te grounds surrounding the geyser
eature a large picnic area where visitors are
encouraged to bring their own lunches. Tere
are also a snack bar and a git shop on
the property. Old Faithul Geyser makes
or a wonderul amily outing and ea-
tures a petting zoo that includes the a-
mous 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). 1299ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463;
www.oldaithulgeyser.com.
Relax With Retail Therapy
Discover incredible savings o 25% to
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Top Picks For Wine Tasting Artesa Vineyards & Winery, 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. he wines 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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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.
ShoppingRASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street,
Yountville; 707-944- 9211. Specializes in
American Art Glass and represents over 200
artists.
Napa Premium Outlets, 629 FactoryStores Drive, Napa; 707-226-9876. Over
50 designer and name brand stores in an
upscale shopping mall.
Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 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 best
wines 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
relax during your Wine Country adventure. An extensive lineup o spa treatments
includes hydrotherapy baths.
Where To Dine
Ad Hoc, 6476 Washington St., Yountville;707-944-2487. his homas Keller restaurant
serves a prix ixe, 4-course chalkboard
menum that changes daily. Meals are served
1030 Main Street in historic downtown Napa707.226.7372lNVOH.ORG
Roy RogersFri, Jan 6, 8pm
Maceo ParkerTues, Jan 10, 8pm
Montreux ReunionSun, Jan 15, 7pm
Robben FordMon, Jan 23, 8pmTuesday Night Flicks:SpellboundTues, Jan 24, 7pm
Internl Guitar NightWed, Jan 25, 8pm
An Evening withEric JohnsonThurs, Jan 26, 8pm
L.A. Theatre Works:
The RivalryFri, Jan 27, 8pm
RockapellaSat, Jan 28, 8pmSun, Jan 29, 8pm
Celtic NightsTues Feb 7, 8pm
Soul SalvationWed, Feb 8, 8pm
Jake ShimabukuroFri, Feb 10, 8pm
Tuck & PattiSat, Feb 11, 8pm
Hugh MasekelaSun, Feb 12, 7pm
Brooklyn Rundfunk
OrkestrataThurs Feb 16, 8pm
Regina CarterFri Feb 17, 8pm
Natalie ColeSat, Feb 25, 8pm
Jim BrickmanTues, Feb 28, 8pm
RoyRogers
Maceo Parker
Eric Johnson
Robben Ford
Jim Brickman
Natalie Cole
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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 erraceInn, 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 Napa
Valley. 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 wine
and a passion or experimentation. Most
ingredients come rom within 150-miles o
Carneros .French Laundry, The; 6640 Washington
St., Yountville; 707-944-2380. I you didnt
make a reservation two months ago you
are not eating here today, this week, or even
this month. But no list o Wine Country
restaurants is complete without it. 3 Stars,
Michelin Guide, 2011.
Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet, 933Main St. between Charter Oak & Pope, St.
Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street
(at Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-
6900. Inormal, gourmet roadside diner
with memorable Ahi sandwiches and low
corkage ee. Lunch, dinner.
La Toque, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa;707-257-5157. Che Ken Franks new Laoque, now located in the Westin Verasa
Napa hotel and residences adjacent to the
Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa,
eatures prix ixe and ala carte menus that
showcase seasonal local ingredients. Dinner.
Market, 1347 Main St., St. Helena; 707-963-3799. Set in a historic building eaturing
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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
weekend vis itors cal 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 your Wine Country visit 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
will irst take you to the
demonstration vineyard, where youll learn about
vineyard practices and
trellising. hen its on to
the Old Stone Winery,
where youll be greeted
by lie-sized cutouts o
winery 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
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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 intage-dated var ietal
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 panelsare scattered throughout
the 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 twoahead 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 e y o u t h r o u g h a l i g h to i v e w i n e s . h e w i n e r y , b e s t k n o w n
o r i t s e l e g a n t P e t i t eS y r a h , a l s o p r o d u c e s Viognier , Chardonnay,and Cabernet Sauvignon.he 90 acres o estate
vineyards surroundingt 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
Valley history 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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Looking or the most
captivating winery in Napa
Valley? Youll ind it here at
Black Stallion Winery on the
lower Silverado rail, a ew
miles north o Napa. Black
Stallion, which opened in
June 2007, has it all: beautiulgrounds, a historic building,
elegant wines, and a doting
sta.
Black Stallion is a true
architectural showpiece,
recalling an era in early
Caliornia when the Napa
Valley was all ranchland.Paying homage to that history,
youll be greeted by a dramatic
10-oot bucking black stallion
sculpture set atop a sotly
lowing ountain as you
approach the impressive stone-
aced winery.
he Black Stallion property was originally home to a
32-acre equestrian center, a
theme the owners have carried
on with the winerys name.
he winerys main building is
20,000 square eet, and behind
it is another 22,000 square oot
stone building that was once
the original riding track or the
equestrian center and is now
home to the winerys main
production acility. Inside, its
both the impeccable detailing
and the total experience that
draw you in. All the touchesare irst class, rom the stone
ireplace to the mahogany
woodwork and the long center
tasting bar ramed above by
Douglas Fir trellising. Its a bar
all the way around, with ample
space or small or large groups
to enjoy ront and centerhospitality.
Black Stallion has set
aside plenty o space or its
wine club, including a club
lounge with beautiul leather
urnishings where wine club
members can taste wines in
Riedel stemware. heres alsoa VIP tasting room and a
gorgeous private dining room,
with a ceiling designed like
the inside o a barrel, rustic
alderwood urniture and a
view o the barrel room.
Black Stallion also has a
lovely outdoor tasting terrace,
with a permanent tasting
bar and seating or 30, allunder umbrellas. Skirting the
tasting terrace is the winerys
educational vineyard, where
you can explore the vines.
Black Stallions production
is currently 3,800 cases, and issold only to its wine club and
at the winery another great
reason to stop or a taste o
these stylish wines. he tasting
ee is $10 or 4 wines. Go early.
You may end up staying all day.
Black Stallion Estate Winery
WINE SUGGESIONS
09 Monterey Pinot Grigio
Elegant aromas o peach, graperuit,marzipan and honey suckle ol-lowed by a balanced palate with
delicate pear and citrus lavors end-ing with a rereshing crisp inish.
08 Carneros ChardonnayComplex aromas o toasted coconut,pear, mango and lemon grass and a
hint o smoke and honey carry throughto a rich palate and an extraordinarily
long nish o lemon cream pie.
06 Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon
Displays lush, ripe ruit withintegrated avors and aromas oblackberry, plum and cassis ac-
cented with spices o cardamom,vanilla and dark chocolate.
BLACK SALLION WINERY4089 Silverado rail
Napa, Caliornia 94558(707) 227-3250
www.blackstallionwinery.comOpen Daily 10-5
aste 4 Wines or $10
DIRECIONSDriving North on Hwy 29, take
rancas Street exit to the Silveradorail and turn LEF Black Stallion
Winery is 2.5 miles North o rancas
St. on the LEF side o the road.
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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. Whitehal l Lane irst
opened in 1979, but its when the Leonardini amily purchased 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 keeps 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 dessert wine, theres also terriic
Orange Muscat. Whitehall Lane is one o
the irst Napa Valley wineriesto step boldly into the useo alternative closures ontheir wines since natural
cork does not always ormthe perect seal. On their white wines the winery isusing screw caps, whileon a ew o the red wines,including the perennialaward-winning ReserveCabernet Sauvignon, they
are using a stylish, easy-to-open glass-on-glass closurethat might just revolutionizethe way wine bottles aresealed.
W h i t e h a l l L a n e h a sadded two new wine clubsto ensure members can gettheir avorites available only
at the winer y. Membersr e c e i v e c o m p l i m e n t a r y t o u r s a n d t a s t i n g s ,discounted pricing, accesst o l i m i t e d p r o d u c t i o n wines, invitations to partiesand events and accessto the estate or privatecelebrations.
Taste the consistently great wines from
Whitehall LaneTASTING SUGGESTIONS
08 Chardonnay, CarnerosTis well-balanced Chardonnayhas aromas and avors o pear,honey, tropical ruit and toastyoak. It has a very long, avorul
nish that lingers. $28
07 Merlot, Napa Valley
Te aromas are somewhatexotic, melding spicy aromaswith dark cherry and black-
berry notes. Te wine is readyto enjoy now and will evolvewith cellaring to 2014. $28
07 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley
Tis stylish wine is captivatingand delicious rom the enticing
aromas to the long, smoothnish. Its a blend o lush ruit
with aromas o deep black-berry, currant and toasted
oak. $40
WHITEHALL LANE WINERY
1563 St. Helena HighwaySt. Helena, CA 94574
(800) 963-9454www.whitehalllane.com
Open daily 10-5:45
DIRECTIONS
Whitehall Lane Winery islocated at 1563 St. Helena
Highway (Highway 29) in St.Helena, just south o
Zinandel Lane.
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On e o t h e m o s tr e l a x i n g W i n e
Country getaways is the
charming Victorian town
o Calistoga, nestled at theoot o Mount St. Helena
at the north end o Napa
Valley. You can get your ill
o relaxing spa treatments,
world-class wineries, ine
dining and great shopping
in a single day or weekend.
Head north and prepare torejuvenate!
Calistoga was originally
inhabited centuries ago
by the Wappo Indians,
who settled in to enjoy the
health beneits o the areas
hot springs. he modern
Calistoga was established
in the 1860s, when San
Francisco entrepreneur
Sam Brannan arrived to
build a spa resort modeledater Saratoga, New York.
Calistoga allegedly got
its name ater a drunken
B r a n n a n p r o c l a i m e d
that he would make the
town the Calistoga o
S a r a o r n i a , g a r b l i n g
the words Saratoga oCaliornia.
oday, Calistoga is a
wonderul destination or
day trippers and world
travelers alike. Plan your
stay and start your day at
Golden Haven Spa & Resort,
located just a ew blocks
rom Calistogas main
street, Lincoln Avenue.
Golden Haven has great
room and spa packagesavailable whether youre
looking or a romantic
getaway or just a weekend
with riends. Choose rom a
ull slate o spa treatments
including body wraps,
massage, mineral bath,
acials, and the classicCalistoga mud bath.
Ater the spa, head
out or an aternoon o
s i g h t s e e i n g a n d w i n e
tasting. Sterling Vineyards
is a must-stop, oering
an exciting aerial tram
Discover Soothing Calistoga
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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, Dry
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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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. 18)
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, 86)
WHITEHALL LANE
Visit the winery, honored three
times or wines rated in the top ve
worldwide (p. 38)
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. 17)
MUMM NAPA
Discover the sparkling wines, art and
spectacular terrace views o Mumm
Napa (p. 96)
RASGALLERIES
See extraordinary art collections at
RASgalleries in Yountville (p. 7)
WINE TRAIN
Dine on the Wine Train as the Napa
Valley glides slowly by (p. 25)
NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS
Reserve with Napa Valley Balloons to
soar above it all (p. 16)
ARTESA
See breathtaking views, architecture,
and ountains at Artesa (p. 28)
PREMIUM OUTLETS
Shop at over 50 designer and name
brand stores at Napa PremiumOutlets (p. 19)
CALISTOGA BALLOONS
Take in the amazing views rom high
above the valley at Calistoga Balloons
(p. 16)
Fun
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Playing it Cool
Russian River Why go: wisting roads,
redwood orests, and some
o Caliornias most amous
vineyards all blend together
to make the Russian River
a must-see destination or
wine and nature lovers.
Wineries: Russian River is
home to some o the best
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
and sparkling wine pro-
ducers in Caliornia. Stal-
wart brands like Rochioli,
Joseph Swan, and Williams
Selyem have paved the way
and made the Russian River
Appellation one o the best-
known growing regions in
Caliornia. hese pioneers
are joined by newer winer-
ies that are adding to the
reputation or the area. he
Deloach amilys latest eort
is Hook & Ladder. Formermath proessor, Rick Moshin
and amily can be ound at
Moshin Vineyards, and Rus-
sian River Vineyards com-
bines dining with winemak-
ing in Forestville.
Activities: he Russian River
oers a variety o activitiesincluding goling, kayaking,
bicycling, and redwood hik-
ing. Finally, the Healdsburg-
Forestville-Sebastapol tri-
angle is home to some o the
best cuisine in all o the Wine
Country.
Russian RiverPinot, Chardonnay, and More
WineriesHook & Ladder
A new winery rooted in 30 years of familywinemaking tradition, Hook & Ladder wasrecently recognized for producing one of thetop 10 Pinot Noirs in Russian River Valley.
Rising star winemaker Jason De Loach alsocrafts excellent Chardonnays, Zinfandels,Cabernets and Merlots, among other wines;707-546-5712.
Korbel
Steeped in history, Korbel has becomea popular tourist destination. Tours areoffered daily and in less than an hour,you will be exposed to over 125 years ofchampagne-making tradition. The gardensare magnificent and the onsite deli is awonderful stop for lunches or snacks ; 707-824-7000.
Moshin Vineyards
Owner and winemaker Rick Moshin createswines that express a truthful view into theheart of the vine. Farming methods aresustainable, winemaking philosophy isminimally invasive, and energy-saving
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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 Winery within 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 County where you can see theWinery within a Winery project in action. our participants start out inthe estate vineyard with anintroduction to vineyard practices. hen its into
the winery or a irsthandlook at the this innovative p r o j e c t . I n t h e c e l l a r youll learn about how thewinemaking team careullyselects, sorts, and processesthe best individual vineyardblocks to make RodneyStrongs Reserve and Single
Vineyard wines. Ater the tour, stop in
the tasting room or theReserve tasting, where the winery shows o the great work done in the Winery within a Winery. his listo superbly crated winesincludes two single vineyard Alexander Valley CabernetSauvignons that highlightthe dierence place makese v e n w i t h i n a s i n g l eappellation. Youll also get
to try Reserve Chardonnay,Reserve Pinot Noir, andRodney Strongs lagshipB o r d e a u x - s t y l e b l e n d ,Symmetry.
R o d n e y S t r o n g shospitality center oersa large selection o unique
gits or riends and amilyback home. his un andeclectic git shop eatureslocal, handmade and highquality tabletop accessories, wine accessories, and logoattire. Its the perect placeto do all o your holiday andspecial occasion shopping.
Enjoy tours, tasting, and shopping at
Rodney Strong Vineyards
TASTING SUGGESTIONS
07 Symmetry Red Meritage,
Alexander Valley
Layers o blackberry, cassis, darkplums and sweet spices with a
hint o smoky dark chocolateand spice. Silky in texture and
long on the nish. $55
07 Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Full bodied and richly textured,with intense aromas and avors
o black currant, sandalwood,white pepper and cocoa.
Smooth, lingering nish. $45
09 Russian River Pinot Noir,
Estate Vineyard
Aged entirely in small Frenchoak barrels, which adds a
subtle, toasty vanilla characterand a hint o spice. $16
RODNEY STRONG
11455 Old Redwood HighwayHealdsburg, CA 95448
(800) 678-4763www.rodneystrong.com
Open 10 AM - 5 PM Daily
Guided winery tours daily at11 AM and 3 PM
DIRECTIONS
Exit Highway 101 Northat Healdsburg Ave. akea let rom of-ramp onto
Healdsburg Ave./Old RedwoodHighway to the winery 1.6
miles on the right.
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A. Rafanelli Winery
Open By Appointment4685 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1385.
Alderbrook Winery
Open 10:00- 6:00 Daily.2306 Magnolia Drive
Healdsburg; 707-433-5987.Arista Winery
7015 Westside RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448
Amista
Open 11:00- 4:30 Thur-Sun.3320 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg; 707-431-9200.
Armida Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.2201 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2222.
Bella Vineyards & Wine
Caves
Open 11:30- 4:30 Daily.9711 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 866-572-3552.
C.Donatiello Winery
Call4035 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-4442.
Camellia Cellars
Open 11:00- 6:00 Daily.57 Front St Healdsburg; 707-433-1290.
Chalk Hill Winery
Open By Appointment
10300 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-838-4306.
Christopher Creek Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.641 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-2001.
Christie Estate Winery
Open By Appointment851 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-431-0662.
Clos du Bois
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.19410 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-857-3100.
David Coffaro Winery
Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.7485 Dry Creek Road
Geyserville; 707-433-9715.Davis Family Vineyards
Open 10:00- 5:00 Thurs-Sun.52 Front St Healdsburg; 707-433-3858.
De La Montanya Estate
Vineyards & Winery
Open 11:00- 4:30 Weekends.999 Forman Lane
Healdsburg; 707-484-8090.DeLoach Vineyards
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.1791 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-526-9111.
deLorimier / Mosaic Winery
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.
Deux Amis WineryOpen By Appointment1960 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-7945.
Dry Creek Vineyard
Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.3770 Lambert Bridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1000.
Dutcher Crossing
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.8533 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2700.
Dutton Estate Winery /
Sebastopol Vineyards
Open 11:00- 5:00 Thurs-Mon.8757 Green Valley RoadSebastopol; 707-829-9463.
Everett Ridge Vineyards &
Winery
Open 11:00- 4:30 Daily.435 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1637,ext. 17.
F. Teldeschi Winery
Open 12:00- 5:00 Daily.3555 Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg; 707-433-6626.Family Wineries Dry Creek
Valley
Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.4791 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-0100.
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards
& Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.
8761 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6700.
Field Stone Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.10075 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg;707-433-7266.
Foppiano Vineyards
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.12707 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-433-7272.
Francis Coppola Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.300 Via Archimedes RoadGeyserville; 707-968-1100.
Frick Winery
Open 12:00- 4:30 Weekends.23072 Walling RoadGeyserville; 707-857-1980.
Fritz WineryOpen 10:30- 4:30 Daily.24691 Dutcher Creek RoadCloverdale; 707-894-3389.
Gary Farrell Winery
Open 10:00- 4:00 Daily.10701 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-473-2900.
Geyser Peak Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.
22281 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-891-5400.
Hanna Winery (Alex. Valley)
Open 10:00- 4:00 Daily.9280 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-431-4310.
Hanna Winery
Open 10:00- 4:00 Daily.5353 Occidental Road SantaRosa; 707-575-3371.
Hartford Family Winery
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.8075 Martinelli RoadForestville; 707-887-1756.
Harvest Moon Winery
Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.
2192 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-573-8711.
Hauck Cellars
Open 11:30-5:00 Exc Wed223 Center StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-9065
Hawkes Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.6734 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;
707-433-HAWK.Holdredge Wines
Open 11:00- 4:30 Sat-Sunand By Appointment.51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1424.
Hook & Ladder WineryOpen 10:00-4:30 Daily.2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa,
707-526-2255Hop Kiln Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.6050 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6491.
Hudson Street Wineries
428 Hudson Street,Healdsburg; 707-433-2364.Open 11:00- 5:00 Sat-Sun
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and by appointment428 Hudson St Healdsburg;707-433-2364.
In Vino Veritas
Open 11:00- 9:00 Tue,Fri,Sat;11:00-6:00 Wed, Thu, Sun
118 North St Healdsburg;707-395-0307.
Iron Horse Vineyards
Open 10:00- 3:30 Daily.9786 Ross Station RoadSebastopol; 707-887-1507.
J Vineyards & Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.11447 Old Redwood Hwy
Healdsburg; 707-431-3646.J. Rochioli Vineyards &
Winery
Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.6192 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2305.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Open 11:00- 1:00 ByAppointment.1474 Alexander Valley RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-5250.
Joseph Swan Vineyards
Open 11:00- 4:30 Weekends.2916 Laguna RoadForestville; 707-573-3747.
Kendall-Jackson Wine
CenterOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.5007 Fulton Road SantaRosa; 707-571-8100.
Kendall-Jackson
-HealdsburgOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.337 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-433-7102.
Korbel Champagne
Cellars
Open 9:00- 5:00 Daily.13250 River RoadGuerneville; 707-824-7316.
La Crema
Open 10:30- 5:30 Daily.235 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-9400.
Lambert Bridge Winery
Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.4085 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg; 707-431-9600.
Lancaster Estate
Open By Appointment15001 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8178.
Limerick Lane Cellars
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.1023 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-9211.
Locals
Open 11:00- 6:00 Wed-Mon.21023 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-857-4900.
Longboard Vineyards
Open 11:00-8:00 Thur - Sun
5 Fitch St Healdsburg; 707-433-3473
Lynmar Winery
Open 11:00- 4:00 Fri-Mon.3909 Frei Road Sebastopol;707-829-3374.
Manzanita Creek
Call1441 A&B Grove Street
Healdsburg; 707-433-4052.Mauritson Family Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.2859 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-0804.
Marimar Torres estate
Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.11400 Graton RoadSebastopol; 707-823-4365.
Martin Ray WineryOpen 11:00- 5:00 Daily.2191 Laguna Road SantaRosa; 707-823-2404.
Martinelli Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.3360 River Road Windsor;707-525-0570.
Matanzas Creek Winery
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.6097 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa; 707-528-6464.
Mazzocco Vineyards
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.1400 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-9035.
Matrix
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily
3291 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1911
Meeker Vineyard
Open 10:30- 5:00 Daily.21035 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-431-2148.
Michel-SchlumbergerOpen By Appointment4155 Wine Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7427.
Mill Creek Vineyards &
Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.1401 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2121.
deLorimier WineryOpen 10:30- 5:00 Daily.2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.
Medlock-Ames
Open 10:00 AM Daily.3487 Alexander Vly. Rd.,Healdsburg; 707-431-8845.
Moshin Vineyards
Open 11:00 - 4:30 Daily.10295 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5499.
Murphy-Goode Winery
Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.20 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-431-7644.
Paul Hobbs Winery
Open By Appointment
3355 Gravenstein Hwy N.Sebastopol; 707-824-9879.
Papapietro Perry
4791 Dry Creek RdHealdsburg; 707-433-0422.
Passalacqua Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.3805 Lambert B ridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5550.
Paradise Ridge WineryOpen Call for Hours4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr.Santa Rosa; 707-528-9463.
Pedroncelli Winery
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.1220 Canyon RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3531.
Pellegrini Family Vineyards
Open By Appointment
4055 W. Olivet Road SantaRosa; 707-575-8463.
Peterson Winery
4791 Dry Creek Rd Bldg 7Healdsburg; 707-431-7568
Porter Creek Vineyards
Open 10:30- 4:30 Daily.8735 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6321.
Pride Mountain
Open By Appointment9155 St. Helena Road SantaRosa; 707-963-4949.
Preston Vineyards
Open 11:00- 4:30 Daily.
9282 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-3372.
Raymond Burr Vineyards
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.8339 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8559.
Ridge at Lytton Springs
Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.650 Lytton Springs Road
Healdsburg; 707-433-7721.Robert Young Estate Winery
Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.4960 Red Winery RoadGeyserville; 707-431-4811.
Rodney StrongOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.11455 Old Redood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-1533.
Rosenblum CellarsOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.250 Center St Healdsburg;707-431-1169.
Russian Hill Winery
Open 10:00-4:00 Daily.4525 Slusser Road Windsor;707-575-9428.
Russian River Vineyards
Open 11:00-5:00 Daily.5700 Gravenstein Hwy NorthForestville; 707-887-3344.
Sable Ridge Vineyards
Open By Appointment6320 Jamison Road SantaRosa; 707-542-3138.
Sapphire Hill Vineyards &
Winery
Open 11:00- 4:30 Fri-Sun.
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51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1888.
Sausal Winery
Open 10:00- 4:00 Daily.7370 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-2285.
Seghesio Family VineyardsOpen 10:00- 5:00 Daily.14730 Grove St Healdsburg;707-433-3579.
Selby Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.215 Center St Healdsburg;707-431-1288.
Siduri Wines
Open By Appointment980 Airway Court, Suite CSanta Rosa; 707-578-3882.
Silver Oak Cellars
Open 9-5 Daily (11-5 Sun)24625 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3562.
Simi Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.
16275 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-473-3231.
Stonestreet Winery
Open 10:00- 4:00 Daily.7111 Hwy 128Healdsburg; 800-355-8008.
Stryker Sonoma
Open 10:30- 5:00 Daily.5110 Hwy 128 Geyserville;707-433-1944.
Sunce Winery
Open 10:30- 5:00 Daily.1839 Olivet road Santa Rosa;707-526-9463.
Taft Street Winery
Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.2030 Barlow LaneSebastopol; 707-823-2049.
Taste of TerroirOpen 10:30 AM Daily.320 Center St., Healdsburg;707-473-9707.
Thumbprint Cellars
Open Daily102 Matheson St.,Healdsburg; 707-433-2393.
Toad Hollow Vineyards
Open 10:30- 5:30 Daily.
409-A Healdsburg Ave
Healdsburg; 707-431-8667.
Topel Winery
Open 11:00-6:00 Wed-Mon.
125 Matheson St.
Healdsburg; 707-433-4116.
Trentadue Winery
Open 10:00- 5:00 Daily.
19170 Geyserville Ave
Geyserville; 707-433-3104.
Twomey Cellars
Open 9:00- 4:00 Mon-Sat.
3000 Westside Road
Healdsburg; 800-505-4850.
Unti Vineyards
Open By Appointment
4202 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5590.
Vintners Signatures
Open 10:30-5:00 Daily
4001 Hwy 128, Geyserville;
707-857-3300.
White Oak Vineyards &
Winery
Open 10:00-5:00 Daily.
7505 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;
707-433-8429.
Williamson Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.134 Matheson St.
Healdsburg; 707-433-1500.
Wilson Winery
Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.
1960 Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg; 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 is a complete wine tourismdestination 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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Kenwood
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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
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To Stone Tree Golf Course
Imagery Estate Winery
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HomewoodWinery
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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 theyve done with their
winery--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 the winery 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 the 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 landmark winery 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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When wine tourists visit Ledson Wineryand Vineyards in Kenwood, they
almost eel they are entering a magic land
where their every wish will be granted. he
irst thrill is the view across a lush, mature
Merlot vineyard o the Castle, as localscall the 16,000 sq. t. French-Normandyarchitectural beauty silhouetted against the
distant hills. As guests park and walk to
the winery building, the
eeling o having stepped
rom the everyday world
into a airytale increases.
hen, when they walkthrough the doors into the
oyer, they ind they are
being treated like royalty.
A pleasant concierge
suggests the path they
should ollow over the elegant parquetloors to one o our comortable tasting
salons. On warm spring and summer days
the doors stand open temptingly, inviting
a stroll through the gardens or, with a
selection o cold meats, ine cheeses rom
around the world, pastas, salads and
sinully decadent desserts a picnic may beassembled on the spot to be enjoyed, with
a glass o your avorite Ledson wine, under
the century-old oak trees.
More than 100 jars and bottles o
condiments and sauces displayed on racks
and shelves make tasty gits to carry homeor, perhaps or ease in packing, something
sot rom the boutique shop might be wiser.
he wines are only available at the Castle, the
Ledson Hotel & Centre du Vin, or in the online
store at www.ledsonwinery.com. All the
wines are handcrated in small productionlots and many such as Cepage and La
Montagna sell out beore the next vintage
is ready to go to market. Probably the best
way to avoid disappointment is by enrolling
in one o the our Ledson win