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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

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Beringer VineyardsHistoric Past And World-Class Wines

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Rodney Strong Vineyardsour A Winery Within A Winerypage 54

Ledson - Exceptional

Hospitality Awaits YouWinery, Git Shop, And Gourmet Market

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Lake CountyExplore Lake Countys Undiscovered Wine Country

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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

[email protected].

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

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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

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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;

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to doHealdsburg Area


As the Russian River twists and turns her

way out to the Paciic, valleys and gentle

hillsides an out on both sides. Her banks

are strewn with sandy beaches, redwood

orests, and vineyards o every description.

he river has carved three valleys o major

winemaking signiicance: Alexander, 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

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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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Kendall-JacksonTasting Room

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Camellia, Sapphire,Holdredge

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Topel Winery

Open 11:00-6:00 Wed-Mon.

125 Matheson St.


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


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.


Wilson Winery

Open 11:00- 5:00 Daily.

1960 Dry Creek Road


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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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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

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