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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 42Korbel 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 72

Steele Winesulip Hill WinerySix Sigma Ranchwin Pine CasinoCrazy Creek Air AdventuresClear Lake Map

DIRECORIES 77RestaurantsLodging

Activities

COUNY MAPS 90Sonoma CountyNapa County

Wine Country Overview Map

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Artesa Vineyards & Wineryhe Convergence O Architecture, Art And Wine

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Beringer VineyardsHistoric Past And World-Class Wines

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experiences in the world by the Society o

International Railway ravelers. Heres how

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and tasting at the amed Grgich Hills Estatewinery in the heart o the Napa Valley.

Gourmet Express guests disembark ater

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available Monday Friday, year round.

Grgich Hills Estate, located in the heart

o Napa Valley, was ounded in 1977 by

Miljenko Mike Grgich and Austin Hills

o the Hills Bros. coee amily ater Mikes1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay won

the now-amous Paris asting, beating the

best o France. oday, Grgich Hills remains

amily owned and operated, practicing

the art o winemaking by crating ood-

riendly wines known or their consistency,

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avorite activities into a cant-miss

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A PeekWine

Golden Haven HotSprings

For over a century, visitors

to Calistoga have relaxed

in the mud baths and

mineral springs native

to the area. Enjoy special

pricing on a couples

treatment 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 a

chance to experience a

soothing cedar enzyme

bath. Monthly specialsare available at osmosis.

com; 209 Bohemian Hwy,

Freestone

Napa Valley Balloons

Start with breakast

and end with a toast

o champagne.

Between, experience

amazing views o the

valley. Web specials

available by visiting

napavalleyballoons.com;

800.253.2224

Calistoga Balloons

Float above the vineyards

and scenery o the

Northern Napa Valley.

Ater the light, enjoy

Turnbull Wine Cellars

Enjoy ree tasting or

up to two people while

strolling through their

ine art gallery. Just bring

a copy o this magazine;

8210 St. Helena Highway,

Oakville

Sterling Vineyards

Amazing views o the

Napa Valley start with a

one-o-a-kind tram ride

to the winery. Downloaddiscount coupons at

sterlingvineyards.com;

1111 Dunaweal Lane,

Calistoga

Rodney Strong

Pairs music with wine

by oering ree music

downloads on Music

Mondays and liveconcerts in the vineyard

June - August. Details at

rodneystrong.com; 11455

Old Redwood Highway,

Healdsburg

Kendell-Jackson Wine

Center

Three dierent wine

and ood pairings are

oered daily at the

wine center. Many

ingredients are harvested

rom the on-site 2.5

acre culinary gardens.

Call 707.576.3810 or

reservations; 5007 Fulton

Road, Fulton

Cline Cellars

View replicas o

Caliornias missions and

enjoy picnicking among

the 5,000 rose bushesthat inhabit Clines

enormous gardens; 4737

Arnold Drive/Highway

121, Sonoma

Moshin Vineyards

What else do you do

with a crush pad when

you arent crushing

grapes? How aboutwatch a movie. The

popular Moshin Pictures

returns in July. Visit

moshinvineyards.

com or show times;

10295 Westside Road,

Healdsburg

Chateau St. Jean

Assemble a sumptuous

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.

picnic rom the on-site

charcuterie which oerslocal cheeses, pate, and

resh baguettes. Stroll

the gardens while tasting

beore settling into one

o the picnic tables;

8555 Sonoma Highway,

Kenwood

Sebastiani Vineyards

Learn the secrets o

perect wine and cheese

pairings. The seminarincludes ive Sebastiani

wines paired with ive

artisan cheeses rom

local cheese companies,

Vella Cheese and Sonoma

Cheese Factory. Reserve

at sebastiani.com; 389

Fourth Street East

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RASgalleries

While most people think

o amous restaurants

when you mention

Yountville, savvy visitors

realize that there is more

to do than just eat whenyou arrive. RASgalleries

specializes in art glass

that will leave you

wondering how in the

world did the artist make

glass look so real; 6540

Washington St., Yountville

Uptown Theater Napa

I you are ready to hang

out with Boz Scaggs, Seth

Meyers, John Prine, Hank

Williams, or Jeerson

Starship head downtown

to the historic Uptown

Theater Napa. Since 1937,

the theater has playedhost to some o the best

entertainment in the

country. Combine a show

with a restaurant package

and make an evening

o 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. Web

specials available at

calistogaballoons.com;

888.995.7700

Crazy Creek Air

Adventures

Just North o Calistoga

in Lake County the

air gets cleaner andthe thermal currents

provide outstanding lit

or a one-o-a-kind air

adventure. Reservations

are recommended

707.987.9293; 18896Grange Rd, Middletown

Napa Valley Bike Tours

I you are looking ora ull-service bike tour

company in the heart o

the Napa Valley youve

ound it. Single-day

guided winery tours by

bike, sel-guided winery

tours by bike and bikerentals, as well as customNapa Valley vacation

packages are all on the

menu; 707.251.TOUR

Since 1880, the Opera

House has survived twogreat depressions, six

wars, 26 U.S. presidents

and countless loods

o the Napa River and

Creek. Comedy, music,

and theater all take

their turn on the OperaHouse stage; 1030 Main

St., Napa or call or

tickets and schedule

707.226.7372

Old Faithful Geyser of

California

A wonderul place or the

whole amily to spenda day. Featuring a large

picnic area, snack bar and

a ull-eatured git shop.

Dont miss the amous

Tennessee Fainting

Goats, Jacobs Four

Horn Sheep, and Guard

Llamas; Additional oers

at oldaithulgeyser.com,

1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga,707.942.6463

Hike and Taste In The

Vineyard

Join Docent Bill Myers on

a un, casual and up-close

hike through the 1,850

acre volcanic and verticalKunde Family Estate. This

is a great opportunity

to see sustainable

winegrowing practices

at work while taking in

some o wine countrys

most spectacular scenery.

Taste wines along theway in the very vineyards

where the grapes are

grown. This moderately

strenuous hike lasts

approximately our hours;

9825 Sonoma Hwy,

Kenwood, reservations at

kunde.com

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Exploring The Wine

Country 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 unusual

o 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 of

Limousine 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 Country

In 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 Near

Calistoga 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.

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The Napa Valley is generally regarded

as Americas most amous and most

prestigious wine producing region. Exceptduring peak traic times, it is an easy hoursdrive to the northeast rom San Francisco

or to the southwest rom Sacramento. he

Valley runs approximately north-south or

some 30 miles. Its width ranges rom about

a mile at its northern end to about ive miles

at its widest point near its southern end. It

is ramed by the Mayacamas Mountains onits western and northern sides, by the Vaca

Mountains to the east, and by San Pablo Bay

to the south.

From north to south, the principal towns

o the Napa Valley are Calistoga, St. Helena,

Yountville, and the town o Napa. BetweenSt. Helena and Yountville, the hamlets o

Rutherord and Oakville are important

grape growing and winemaking centers.

South o the town o Napa, AmericanCanyon is signiicant as a commercialcenter and as the second largest town in

Napa County (ater the town o Napa). he

Napa Valley is home to over 400 wineries,

some o the best restaurants in the United

States, world-class spas, and many other

amenities.

hanks in part to an abundance onatural beauty, and in part to stringent

eorts to preserve both the beauty and

the agricultural heritage o the region, the

Napa Valley remains largely unspoiled by

its success and notoriety as a wine tourism

destination. It is worthy o as much timeon your itinerary as you can devote. Count

Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to do

Napa Valley ataglance


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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. Helena

Hwy 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 Silverado

rail, 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.

Cleavage Creek Winery, 6307 Pope

Valley Road (near Pope Valley Winery); 888-

295-1280. Produces award winning wines

and unds breast cancer research. en

percent o all sales, beore proit, is donated

to und breast cancer research and support.

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


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on ine art as well as ine wine, urnbull

Wine Cellars boasts one o the largest

permanent photography exhibitions on the

West Coast. hrough June 2011, show this

magazine at the tasting room and receive

complimentary tasting or up to our people.

Whitehall Lane, 1563 St. Helena Hwy,St. Helena; 800-963-9454. his winery is

a perennial award winnerincluding

recognition three times in ive years or

producing wines ranked among the top

ive worldwide, and winery o the year

distinctions rom two respected wine

authorities.

Other Things To Do

Attractions and Tours

Beau Wine Tours , 800-387-2328;

beauwinetours.com. he perect solution

or a great wine tasting day in the Napa

Valley or Sonoma County. Beau also oers

complete luxury transportation services

throughout Northern Caliornia.California Wine Tours, 707-253-1300;

caliorniawinetours.com. Oers a choice

o personalized or prearranged wine tours

throughout the Napa and Sonoma wine

regions. Prearranged itineraries begin at

$69/person; erry-to-limo excursions rom

San Francisco begin at $72/person.

Calistoga Balloons, 888-995-7700;calistogaballoons.com. Float over the

magniicent north end o Napa Valley

and let the breeze usher you along scenic

grapevine corridors and the most majestic

mountain vistas in the world.

Napa Valley Balloons, 800-253-2224,

707-944-0228; napavalleyballoons.com.

Ultimate sightseeing experience over thesouthern Napa Valley. Sparkling wine

landing celebration. Morning launch 7 days

per week, weather permitting.

Napa Valley Bike Tours, 6795 Washington

Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-531-7708.

Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,

sel-guided tours, bicycle rentals. Wine

1030 Main Street in historic downtown Napa707.226.7372lNVOH.ORG

JOAN OSBORNE &DAR WILLIAMSFRI., SEPT. 16, 8PM$30 $50

THE BACON BROS.WED., SEPT. 28, 8PM$25 $45

LEE RITENOURSAT., SEPT. 17, 8PM$38 $48

SHELBY LYNNEMON, OCT. 17, 8pm$30 / $35

JAMES HILL& FRIENDSNV UKULELE FESTIVAL

KICK-OFF

FRI., SEPT. 9, 8PM, $25 $50

BENISE: THE SPANISH GUITARWED., OCT. 5, 8PM$40 $50

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Angle, 540 Main St., Napa; 707-252-8115.

his intimate restaurant realizes the Rouas

amilys dream to create a reuge o delicious

French country oods, wines, and occasions

or celebration with riends and amily.

Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Bistro Don Giovanni, 4110 Howard Lane,Napa; 707-224-3300. Napa Valley cuisine

with an Italian and Country French lavor;

memorable ambiance eaturing traditional

ireplace and romantic outdoor terraces.

Lunch, dinner.

Bistro Jeanty, 6510 Washington St.,

Yountville; 707-944-0103. Claiming to be the

only French owned and operated restaurantin the Napa Valley, this bistro eatures

classic dishes such as mussels au vin rouge,

cassoulet, and Che Philippe Jeantys special

tomato soup.

Bottega, 6525 Washington St., Yountville;

707-945-1050. Che Michael Chiarello serves

seasonal arm-to-table Italian cuisine

using the locally/sustainably producedood. he menu is divided into Stuzzichini

(bites to share), Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi

(main course) and Contorni (vegetable

side dishes). Dessert and Cheese, Specialty

Cocktail and Lounge menus are also

available.

Bouchon, 6534 Washington St. at Yount

St., Yountville; 707-944-8037. Che JereyCerciello serves award-winning French

cuisine at this relative o the impossible-to-

book French Laundry. Lunch, dinner.

Celadon, 500 Main St., Napa; 707-254-

9690. Award winning, seasonally inluenced

global comort ood served in the beautiul

dining room or lovely garden courtyard.

Lunch, dinner.Cindys Backstreet Kitchen, 1327

Railroad Ave, St. Helena, 707-963-1200.

his upscale eatery has become a beloved

destination or locals and visitors alike.

It eatures a menu o delicious, cooked-

rom-scratch cuisine created rom quality

ingredients.

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Call AA Limousine Service(415) 308-2028

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Winery Tours startingat $180 for 4 hours.

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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

Beringer Vineyards ShowcasesNapas Best, Past and Present


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Th e i c o n i c S t e r l i n g

Vineyardsperched on

its stunning, Napa Valleyhillside locationoers

one o the most idyllic

experiences in the Wine

Country.

Guests glide 300 eet via

aerial tram to reach the

winery reminiscent o a

Greek monastery. Founded

i n 1 9 6 9 , S t e r l i n g h a s

long been recognized or

innovative winemaking. In

act, it was the irst winery

in the U.S. to produce a

v 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 fnish 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 rom

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

fnish 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, smoothfnish. 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

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Healdsburg Plaza


Sonoma County

North

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 baling

array 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

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Where To EatCosteaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Avenue,Healdsburg; 707-433-1913. Just a block and a halfwalk from the downtown Healdsburg Plaza, Costeaux isrenowned for its world-class artisan and sourdough breads,

made-to-order bistro cuisine (serving full breakfast andlunch daily), and legendary desserts. The caf has indoorseating and a delightful open air patio.

Downtown Bakery & Creamery, 308A Center Street,Healdsburg; 707-431-2719. This bakery with informalcaf is a great place for morning coffee and pastries, asandwich or focaccia pizza at lunchtime, or dessert until lateafternoon closing.

Flying Goat Coffee, 324 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707-433-

3599. Locals congregate here in the mornings. Some are ontheir way to work, others will linger through the morning. Aclassic Healdsburg coffee-and-pasty venue.

Korbel Market & Delicatessen 13250 River RoadGuerneville; 707-824-7000. The award winning deli carrieslocal artisan cheeses, breads, sweets, unique soft drinks andepicurean gifts that can be enjoyed on the beautiful patiosor packed to go.

Ravenous Caf, 420 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707-431-1302. Serves California Eclectic cuisine in a 1930sCraftsman style house or on the patio. Excellent long list ofwines by the glass. Also good for dinner.

Willis Seafood & Raw Bar, 403 Healdsburg Avenue,Healdsburg; 707-433-9191. The small plates menu isdesigned for sharing and features items ranging from NewEngland Style Rolls to Latin inspired skewers. Also goodfor dinner.

Barndiva, 231 Center Street, Healdsburg; 707-431-0100.This upscale-casual, indoor-outdoor restaurant bills itself asa celebration of all things local. A trendy locals favorite.

Cyrus, 29 North Street, Healdsburg; 707-433-3311. Cyrusserves full course meals in the dining room. Or you can eat

ala carte at the bar. Reservations definitely required for the

dining room. Among the very best restaurants in the Wine

Country.

Dry Creek Kitchen, 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg;

707-431-0330. Not as pricey as Cyrus, this Charlie Palmer

restaurant draws upon regional ingredients to createspecialties by Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette.

Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707-

433-4231. One mile from downtown Healdsburg, this

Michelin one star restaurant is on a Victorian estate at the

heart of Sonomas wine country.

Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Avenue (H2 Hotel), Healdsburg;

707-433-7222. This happening spot is all the rage with

locals. Chef Rudy Mihal applies a modern Mediterranean

flavor palate to ingredients grown and produced locally.

What To DoRelish Culinary Adventures, 14 Matheson Street,

Healdsburg; 707-431-9999. Culinary education in the heart

of wine country. Relish combines talented chefs, fabulous

cuisine, and captivating Sonoma County locations, including

the Relish Culinary Center, to create one-of-a-kind winecountry cooking classes.

Wine Country Bikes, 61 Front Street, Healdsburg; 707-473-

0610. Bicycle touring center with 2500 square feet of great

rental bikes, maps, local information, showers & changing

rooms, cycling clothing and accessories.

Beau Wine Tours, 800-387-2328

California Wine Tours, 707-253-1300Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, 209 Bohemian Highway

Freestone; 707-823-8231

The Spa Hotel Healdsburg, 327 Healdsburg Ave Healdsburg;

707-433-4747 1713

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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, 82)

DISCOVER POPE VALLEY

Discover Napa Valleys hidden gem,

through a visit to Pope Valley Winery

(p. 39)

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 transportationand memorable tours in the wine

country since 1986. (p. 2)

BERINGER VINEYARDS

Tour and taste Napa at its best, past

and present, at Beringer Vineyards

(p. 30)

NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURSRent 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. 3)

WINE TRAIN

Dine on the Wine Train as the Napa

Valley glides slowly by (p. 27)

NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS

Reserve with Napa Valley Balloons to

soar above it all (p. 16)

ARTESA

See breathtaking views, architecture,

and ountains at Artesa (p. 28)

PREMIUM OUTLETS

Shop at over 50 designer and name

brand stores at Napa Premium

Outlets (p. 23)

CALISTOGA BALLOONS

Take in the amazing views rom high

above the valley at Calistoga Balloons

(p. 16)

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Playing it Cool

Russian River Why go: wisting roads,

redwood forests, and some

of Californias most famous

vineyards all blend together

to make the Russian River

a must-see destination for

wine and nature lovers.

Wineries: Russian River is

home to some of the best

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,

and sparkling wine pro-

ducers in California. Stal-

wart brands like Rochioli,

Joseph Swan, and Williams

Selyem have paved the way

and made the Russian River

Appellation one of the best-

known growing regions in

California. hese pioneers

are joined by newer winer-

ies that are adding to the

reputation for the area. he

Deloach familys latest effort

is Hook & Ladder. Formermath professor, Rick Moshin

and family can be found at

Moshin Vineyards, and Rus-

sian River Vineyards com-

bines dining with winemak-

ing in Forestville.

Activities: he Russian River

offers a variety of activitiesincluding golfing, kayaking,

bicycling, and redwood hik-

ing. Finally, the Healdsburg-

Forestville-Sebastapol tri-

angle is home to some of the

best cuisine in all of 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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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, Sun118 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 HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-3646.

J. Rochioli Vineyards &

Winery


Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Open 11:00- 1:00 By

Appointment.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

Center

Open 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

CellarsOpen 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 RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-9600.

Lancaster Estate

Open By Appointment15001 Chalk Hill Road

Healdsburg; 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 VineyardsOpen 11:00-8:00 Thur - Sun5 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 StreetHealdsburg; 707-433-4052.

Mauritson Family Winery


Marimar Torres estate

Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.

11400 Graton RoadSebastopol; 707-823-4365.

Martin Ray Winery

Open 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 Daily3291 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1911

Meeker Vineyard

Open 10:30- 5:00 Daily.21035 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-431-2148.

Michel-Schlumberger

Open By Appointment4155 Wine Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7427.

Mill Creek Vineyards &

Winery


deLorimier Winery

Open 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 VineyardsOpen 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 Appointment3355 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 Winery

Open Call for Hours4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr.Santa Rosa; 707-528-9463.

Pedroncelli Winery

Open 10:00- 4:30 Daily.1220 Canyon Road

Geyserville; 707-857-3531.

Pellegrini Family Vineyards

Open By Appointment4055 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


Raymond Burr Vineyards


Ridge at Lytton Springs

Open 11:00- 4:00 Daily.650 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 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 Cellars

Open 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 VineyardsOpen 11:00-5:00 Daily.5700 Gravenstein Hwy NorthForestville; 707-887-3344.

Sable Ridge Vineyards

Open By Appointment


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6320 Jamison Road SantaRosa; 707-542-3138.

Sapphire Hill Vineyards &

Winery

Open 11:00- 4:30 Fri-Sun.51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1888.

Sausal Winery

Open 10:00- 4:00 Daily.7370 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-2285.

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Open 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 CellarsOpen 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 Terroir

Open 10:30 AM Daily.320 Center St., Healdsburg;707-473-9707.

Thumbprint Cellars

Open Daily

102 Matheson St.,


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 Road


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


Fritz Winery Takes Dry

Creek Valley Underground

Fritz Winery appears as a lonely doton the map (a star, actually; see page

90). he northernmost winery in Dry

Creek Valley seems ar rom everything.

But Fritz actually oers the best o two

worlds: easy access via beautiul ive-

minute drives o either Highway 101(Dutcher Creek Road exit) or Dry Creek

Road, yet seclusion rom the hustle and

bustleand crowdso the big wineries

in the area.

Fritz is an underground winery,

built into a hillside on the ridge that

separates Dry Creek Valley rom Alexander Valley. Te tasting room

overlooks the bucolic, rolling hills o the

winerys 140-acre estate. Visitors can

take advantage o this quiet, peaceul

setting by bringing along a picnic to

enjoy on the charming patio outside thetasting room.

Inside, the wine list is loaded withhighly-rated wines. Fritz is probably bestknown or its Zinandel and Chardonnay,but also makes outstanding SauvignonBlanc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet

Sauvignon. (ip: ake home a bottle ortwo o the late harvest Zinandel. It canstand alone or dessert, but is even better

paired with chocolate).So ask yoursel: whats a ve-minute

drive in your quest to nd some o thebest wines in Sonoma County? Visit Fritzat 24691 Dutcher Creek Road or online atwww.ritzwinery.com; 800-418-9463.


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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 Arnold

Drive, 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 Sonoma

Hwy, 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. You

have 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 Bonneau

Road, 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 First

Street 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, 1325

Broadway (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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Take an aternoon toe n j o y t h e g o o d l i e

at Chateau St. Jean, theonly Sonoma winery everto win the coveted WineSpectator international

W i n e o t h e Y e a r distinction. his historic winery oers a complete Wine Country experience:a historic building in astorybook setting, beautiulgrounds eaturing gorgeousMediterranean gardens, and airst-rate tasting experience.

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