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WINE COUNTRY NEWSNorthern California Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYSOvernight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

SUISUN VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33Suisun Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-45Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

St. Helena Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-61Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-55Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Sonoma Plaza Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Glen Ellen & Kenwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-66Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . 64

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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An appellation is a defined geographic wine-growing region that

is officially recognized for its unique climate, soil, elevation andother physical features that together have a unique impact on its

wines. An appellations boundaries may cross county and state

borders because it is nature that creates its geographic limits, not the

government. However, the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade

Bureau (TTB) does get involved in making these appellations official

and legal designations, which can be helpful information to wine

consumers when reading a wine label. A TTB-approved region is

known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). As of January 2010,

there are a total of 198 AVAs designated throughout the US. The

oldest AVA in California is Napa Valley.

AVAs also can be sub-divided into smaller areas that are alsoknown for their own unique soil conditions or microclimates. Taking

Napa Valley as an example, there are currently 15 AVAs within the

Napa Valley AVA, with names like Stags Leap District and Carneros.

The newest of Napa Valley AVAs is Calistoga. The TTB specifies that

at least 85% of a wines grapes must be grown in the AVA specified

on the label. In California, when no single AVA is the origin of 85%

the grapes of a given wine, the label may indicate a larger AVA that

encompasses all the various sources, if

possible. Otherwise, it can indicate California as the source of thgrapes. In a case such as this, the producer may identify on the re

label the different origins of the grapes that make up that wine.

As wine consumers experience the wines of different AVAs,

reading the AVA designation on a wine label is like a having virtu

taste of whats inside. Because winemakers and wine enthusiasts

know that unique soils and climate conditions produce unique

wines, an AVA designation indicates a certain consistency of style

that these geographic features have produced in wine over a long

period of time. In addition, as AVAs are sub-divided into even

smaller defined areas, it follows that the wine style gets even more

specific, although a wine from a small AVA is not a guarantee thatwill be of superior quality to a broader AVA.

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ONGOINGNapa Valley Wine Trainnapa, 800-427-4124, www.wa.m

Juy 15: M esap

Juy 22: Vs lu, Dk Vm & hs Ws

Juy 25: ea S la W cass

OngoingSummer Concert Seriesat Robert Mondavi Wineryoakv, www.bmdav.m, 888-rMonDAVi

Juy 16: fsva d S pss Davd fs & fds

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Juy 30: Wmak Ya c w KD la & Sss Bm Ba

ONGOINGJoseph Phelps Vineyards:Tastings & SeminarsA ppuy papa a wd a x smas. 1 us

11am day; 2:30pm, Mday-fday & 2pm, Sauday & Suday. $40, xp

isa Bd/$60, /w ub mmbs. ta ass day, $25

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ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKENDWine Component Tasting Seminarat Merryvale VineyardsS. ha, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, /ub mmbs

707-963-7777, www.myva.m

EVERY 4TH WEEKENDWine & Food Pairing Seminarat Merryvale Vineyards10:30am-12:30pm, $20, /ub mmbs, S. ha

707-963-7777, www.myva.m

ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Clos du Valnapa, day 10am-5pm, 800-993-9463, www.sduva.m

cass ass, $10: wavd w puas a b w.

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Jefferson House Reserve Room Tastingat Monticello Vineyardsnapa, rsv W Sma, cy famy napa Vay $25

rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.cyfamynapaVay.m

ONGOINGV. Sattui WineryS. ha, 9am-6pm, app. ssay, 707-963-7774, www.vsau.m

cass as, day, $5

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ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSFood & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery

napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/mmbswww.udws.m, 707-257-5300

ONGOINGRombauer VineyardsS. ha, 707 963-5170, www.mbau.m fday-Suday: op by adva appm y Mday-tusday 10am-5pm tas $10 W & cs Pa day by appm y, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $25

ONGOINGTours & Tasting at ZD Winesrud, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdws.m

tada tas, $10, day 10am-4pm Pm tas, $15, day 10am-4pm Pva gup tas, $20, by app ca tu & tas, $25, 1pm wkds & days, M-f by app Vyad Vw tas, $40, Sa-Su 11am, M-f by app Abaus tas, $600 4-6 pp, by app W ta, $180

ONGOINGTours and Tastingsat William Hill Estate Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, by app. 707-265-3024, www.wamsa.m tas napa Vay, $12 tas Svad B, $20 esa exusvs, $25 i Wam h esa tu ad tas, $25 t Wam h esa exp tu ad tas, $40

ONGOINGVineyard & Winery Tours

at Raymond VineyardsS. ha, 11am (by app), $15, gup us avaab (by app)800-525-2659x620, www.aymdvyads.m

ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Andretti Winerynapa , 877-386-5070 x227, www.adwy.m idvdua tass, $15 Pva Wy tu & tas, $20/ps by appm Vyad tus, $20/ps by appm

ONGOINGTasting at Grgich Hills Estaterud, 9:30am-4:30pm, tus a 11am & 2pm, $10W bay as/$30, Ba as ms fdays 2-4pm707-963-2784, www..m

ONGOINGTastings & Tours at Artesa Winerynapa, rSVP, 877-224-8309, www.asawy.m

V Qus, W & cs exp, $40 Day gudd tus Vs & Ws, A Vyad tu, $40

ONGOINGEducational Tours & Wine Tastingat Castello di Amorosacasa, 707-967-6272, rSVP, www.asdamsa.m rua u & as, $25-$40 rsv u & as, $35-$50 tas y, $10-$25 Yu adu us, $15-$20 napa Vay nb Pam Pva ViP us

ONGOINGWine Tasting Experiences at Benessere VineyardsS. ha, 707-963-5853x105, www.bssvyads.m, by app Psazd W fs, day, $10 Vyads Wak tu & tas, M-W, 10:30am, $15 fud Pa exp, Su, 10:30am, $15 Ba tas, rSVP, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $20 Ba tas & cu ras, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25

Ba tas & Va, tus, Sa-Su, 11am, $25 gup tas, Sa-Su, 1:30pm, $15

ONGOINGTours & Tasting at Black Stallion Winerynapa, 10am-5pm, 707-253-1400, www.baksawy.m rua as, $10 rsv as, $35, Sa-Su

Asa s adda $7.50/ps

ONGOINGVisitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Wineryf das, 888-rMonDAVi x2, www.bmdav.m t Sau tu & tas t W tas Bass

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ONGOINGTastings at Silverado Vineyardsnapa, 707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611, www.svadvyads.m Saddbk Vyad tas, $75 lbay tas, $75 Day tas rm fs, esa/$10, Pm/$20 Pub tus & tas, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Pva tu ad tas, 15-25 uss, $20/u, $25/u & as

EVERY SATURDAYZD Wines:Wine & Cheese Seminarrud, iuds vs W lbay & ca, 11am, $40800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdws.m

EVERY SATURDAYChocolate & Red Wine Saturdaysat Bennett Lane Winery

casa, 10am-5pm, www.ba.m, 707-942-6684ONGOING

Tastings & Seminars at St. Supryrud, www.ssupy.m, 800-231-6116 W & cs Pa Smas, 11am, aa Saudays ca Pa, 11am, aa Saudays cab lbay tas, 11am, aa Saudays W 101 a S. Supy, 11am, Sudays

ONGOING SATURDAYSNapa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber2 u u w as & d w napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500

SECONDSUNDAYSSecond Sunday Supper ClubAViA napa, napa, 5:30-7pm, $110www.avas.m, 707-224-3900

ONGOINGNapa Valley Opera House

1030 Ma S, napa, 707-226-7372, www.v. Juy 12: oma lb & lua na Juy 13: Jak Smabuku Juy 15: cysa gay Juy 21: Baa

ONGOINGLive at theLincoln TheaterYuv, 707-944-1300, www.a.m Juy 30: lamps hMS Pa

ONGOINGWine Tasting at Back Room Winesnapa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.bakmws.m Juy 15: Vv la fa! o Day A Bas Day Juy 20: rs fa cub napa Vay Juy 22: Sauv Bas m Aud Wd

ONGOINGdi Rosa

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UPCOMING Daiy: Vay firs tour

Daiy: gri his esa Wiry tour

fri-Su: Domai cado Wiry tour

Sa: Vays oy evi Wiry tour

Mo-tu: Ambassador Wiry tour

Juy 15: Mooi esap

Juy 22: Virs lu, Dik Vrmi & his Wis

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ONGOINGLive at Uptown Theatrenapa, 707-259-0123, www.upwaapa.m

Juy 14: Sv Kmk & fds

Juy 16: Davd gsma Buass exp

Juy 17: op D, ida.A & ida ra

Juy 22: t Masa tuk Bad

Juy 23: t es Ba pus t fxx

ONGOING FRIDAYSFriday Night PulseTastingsAcMe f Ws, S.ha, 5-7pm, www.amws.m, 888-963-0440 Juy 15: J ga pu cu & Sa l ws

ONGOINGFriday Night Winemaker EventsJV W & Sps, napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvw.m

Juy 15: Bas Day Pay

ONGOINGTasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valleynapa tw c, napa, 707-253-9450

www.apavas.m, k wbs ms & ps

Juy 15, 24, 29: ca B, f W & Asa cs

Juy 16-17: Sp ad Sds

Juy 20: f n, ca B Samps

Juy 23: M Bwmas, Ma Bw cmpay

Juy 24: W M Pa w f css

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 16A Year in Flowers, Joanne Youngberg & Nina Antzenapa Vay Musum, Yuv, www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30Modernism Photography After 1930Exhibit at Turnbull Cellarsoakv, 707-963-5839, www.ubuws.m,

ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 13Signs of Life Photography Exhibit

by Robert Buelteman at Mumm Naparud, www.mummapa.m, 707-976-7702

JULY 14Bastille Day Celebrationat Domaine Carnerosnapa, 6-8pm, $79/mmbs, $90/uss, rSVP

www.dmaas.m, 800-716-2788x135

JULY 15-246th Annual Napa Valley Festival del SoleVaus vs & as napa Vay

www.svads., 888-fDS-nAPA

JULY 1629th Annual Home Winemakers Classicat Charles Krug WineryS. ha, 4-6:30pm, $35/adv, $45, www.dyk., 707-255-6375

JULY 16Calistogas Big 125th Birthday PartyDww casa & P Pak, 12-6pmwww.casaVss.m, 707-942-6333

JULY 16Burgers and BordeauxBuassaVyads, napa, 4-7pm,www.buassavyads.m,707-254-4

JULY 17Tastemaker Dinner at toile RestaurantDma cad, Yuv, 6:30pm, $95,707-944-2280

JULY 18Pickup Party at St. Supryrud, W cub ev, www.ssupy.m, 866-612-2582

JULY 18Les Violettes Perform as Part ofFestival Del Sole at Grgich Hills Estaterud, www..m, 800-532-3057

JULY 22Dawn at Dusk Happy Hourat Acacia Vineyardnapa, 4:30-6:30pm, $10/mmbs, www.aaavyad.m, 707-226-9

JULY 23Merryvale Profile ClubCroquet Tournament & BarbequeMadwd napa Vay, S. ha, 4pm, $150, 877-887-4463, rSVP


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JULY 23Annual Lobster Dinnerfeaturing Maikai GentsMumm napa, rud cub Vva Mmb oy ev, 7-11pm$125/mmbs, $150/usswww.mummapa.m, 800-686-6272, rSVP qud

JULY 232nd Annual Blues Cheese Festivalat Twenty Rowsnapa, Bu s pvdd by rad huj t cs Ma a

oxbw. Bus mus by t Wsky tvs. 3-6pm$20, /w ub mmbs, www.wyws.m, 707-265-7750

JULY 23The Artists Palette Dining Experience:Husic VineyardsMa()sy napa Vay, napa hsd by Pps Ju & fak hus6:30pm, $155, $124/mmbs, www.masy.m, 707-944-088

JULY 23Date & MovieNighttrm,faSps, S.ha 6:30pmw & d,mv8:30pmwww.asps.m, 866-967-8032

JULY 23Garden Party & GrillPju Pv Wy, rud, 11am-2pm, $75/mmbs, $85www.pju.m, 800-446-7358

JULY 232008 Tapestry Release Celebration

Bauu Vyad, rud, $25, $20/mmbswww.bvws.m, 800-373-5896

JULY 24Sketching Calistoga Art Workshopscasa Vs c, casa, 10am-12pm, $30www.apavayawksps.m, 707-942-0197

JULY 24Music on the TerraceDma cad, Yuv, www.ad.m, 707-944-2280

JULY 3013th Annual Joy of Wine Fundraiserat Rombauer VineyardsBs rmbau ca rsa fud Paa caS. ha, 10am-3pm, $50, www.mbau.m, 707-963-5170

JULY 30Festa Italiana XVII atV. Sattui Wineryoak gv, S. ha 6:30-9:30pm, $69/mmbs, $79www.vsau.m, 707-963-7774, rSVP

JULY 30Cooking Class:Sicilian Dinner Napa Style with Diana Maranocda gabs i, napa, $150, 4-8pm, www.daabs.m, 707224-7969

JULY 31Peju Art ExhibitReceptionrud, 1-4pm, www.pju.m, 707-963-3600

JULY 312008 Fall EstateRelease PartyVad, D Pak, 2-4pm, $35, /mmbswww.vad.m, 707-963-3816

AUGUST 3-21Music in the VineyardsVaus vs & as napa Vay, www.apavaymus.

AUGUST 4

First Thursday Fashion! Food! Fun!Sp, sp & as yu way u dww!Dww casa, 6-9pm, www.asavss.m

AUGUST 5La Reve & Lobster at Domaine Carneroscaau Sy W cub, napa, 7-9:30pm, $120/mmbs, $130/ussrSVP, 707-257-0101x135, www.dmaas.m

AUGUST 6Olive OrchardTour & Tasting with LuncheonW cub Mmbs ev Aaa Vyad, napa, 10am, $50www.aaavyad.m, 707-226-9991

AUGUST 7, 21Music on the TerraceDma cad, Yuv, www.ad.m, 707-944-2280

AUGUST 7, 28Sketching Calistoga Art Workshopscasa Vs c, casa, 10am-12pm, $30www.apavayawksps.m, 707-942-0197

AUGUST 9Grgich Hills Estate Dinnerat Farmstead withViolet GrgichS. ha, 707-963-9181, www..m

AUGUST 13Lobster Luau Wine Fest at Judds Hill

napa, 5-8pm, $120, $85/mmbs, rSVP707-255-2332, www.judds.m

AUGUST 13Club Artesa Summer DinnerAsa Wy, napa, 6:30-8:30pm, $85www.asawy.m, 877-224-8309

ONGOING21st Annual Summer Concert Seriesat Rodney Strong Vineyardshadsbu, www.dys.m, 800-678-4763 Juy 23: eu gv, Md Aba & Ava W Bad Au 7: Pa Baa & n gad

FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERSebastiani Winery Friday Music Series

Sma, 6-9pm, 707-933-3226, www.sbasa.m Juy 15: Baktax Juy 22: cya ca & t caus Au 5: J Pp Au 12: Baktax

ONGOINGSummer Music Series at Mazzocco Wineryhadsbu, 6-8pm, 800-501-8466, www.mazz.m Juy 15: tay rs Au 5: A oB

ONGOINGSummer Music Seriesat de Lorimier Winerygysv 6-8pm, 800-546-7718, www.dmwy.m Juy 29: Ma Mu Au 19: Sua

ONGOINGSummer Music Series at Wilson Wineryhadsbu, 6-8pm, 800-433-4602, www.wswy.m Juy 22: B. rs Bus Au 12: Saywas

Ongoing Thursdays2nd Annual St. Francis Summer Film FestivalSaa rsa 7:30pm, , B a bak & a p!www.saswy.m, 888-675-Wine Juy 14: t B n Juy 21: Msuk Juy 28: fs Bus Day o Au 4: Ama ga Au 11: fd Dams Au 18: Sdways

ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar IntroducesThematic Wine Programh aaw maks. Pus,a tusday,6:30-8pmbyw-ds. t ld a Sma,rSVP, www.dasma.m,707-931-2042

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSWine & Food Sampling at Hop Kilnrussa rv Vay, Vs s as m jy dus w& samp v 80 d ms um makpa, 10am-5pm707-433-6491, www.pkwy.m

ONGOINGVineyard Walk & Photography Workshopat B.R. Cohn Wineryg e, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/mmbs707-931-7924x123, www.b.m

ONGOINGExclusive Wine & Cheese Tastingat B.R. Cohn Wineryg e, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/mmbs707-931-7924x123, www.b.m

ONGOINGPrivate Wine Tastingsat Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu Pk Bu v ws, 6-8 pp, $20-$40ppby appm, 707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m Sms ts yu Sm Mmy W W lvs ws pad w Asa ss K rds ws pad w dd us ad as Mamak w ad d pa PVa tas ws pad w Asa cau pa cab t tas mpas ws m d vas

ONGOINGWine and Food Pairingat Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mamak, a a ad s ma ws w p d. 6-8 pp, $35pp, by appm707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m

ONGOINGFree Guided Winery Tourat Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mday-Sauday, 10am, by appm707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m

ONGOINGGroup Private Tastingsat Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu iuds 5 ws, 9-25 pp udud a, byappm. $20 p ps, 707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m

ONGOING

Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. JeaKwd, A vs caau S. Ja s a yu sss.cmpmay, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.aausja.m

ONGOINGFood and Wine Pairingat the Mayo Reserve Room9200 Sma hwy, Kwd, Day, 10:30am-6pm, 7 us d/w a$35, rsvas mmdd, 707-833-5504, www.mayamywy

ONGOINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKwd, t ps mmum, 2 us, $50, by appm707-833-4134x5258, www.aausja.m cq cpas Bd Sma, e ps mmum, 2 us, $75 cq cpas cmp tas, e ps mmum, 1.5 us, $2 Pva ViP W tas, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 u Bx lu Pam w tu

ONGOING

Tours,Tastings & Seminarsat St. Francis WinerySaa rsa, t ps mmum, ca m ma & sva888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.saswy.m Wy tu & tas, 1.5 us, $25 Vyads tu & tas, 1 u, $20 Bd Sma, 1.5 u, $65

ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours at Gloria FerrerSma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.a.m

ONGOING SUNDAYSDomaine Carneros Sparkling Brunchat the Fairmont Mission Inn & SpaSma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.am.m.sma

ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jacksonfu, Spa sv d & w as, 10am-4pm, $25, 707-571-75

ONGOING WEEKENDSWine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winerycvda, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 as vs pa707-894-3389, www.zwy.m

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH50 Mile AV Vintner's Diningge,Baas& odVPn& SyasmAsVyafdssud ay. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, asws.m

ONGOING THURSDAYSThirsty Thursdays at AnabaSma, ejy mpmay s & aks pa w yu was. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.aabaws.m

ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAYUnique Food & Wine Pairingsat HKG Tasting Roomg e, 12-6pm, 707-938-7622, www.pkwy.m

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ONGOINGMoondance Cellars &Orchard Station Winesg e, Pad w W cuy cas tu tass, $10707-938-7550, www.mdaas.m

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAYMichel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tourhadsbu, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.msumb.m

ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAYRobert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours

& Tasting in a Remodeled GrapeGondolagysv, 11:30am, $10, bx u pvdd $20707-431-4811, www.yw.m

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYThe Art of Winemaking WorkshopP Vyads, Sma, 10:30am-12pm707-935-8311, www.pvyads.m

ONGOINGWells Fargo Center for the ArtsSaa rsa, 707-546-3600, wsaas. Juy 16: Maa Vaas D taa Juy 17: Ud Sas cas guad Bad Juy 18: nw S Mus camp Au 7: P famp Au 16: Ams l

ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernSbasp, 707-829-7300, www.pmk.m Juy 13: Sa Mnay Juy 15: Ma Juy 22: Vk S Juy 23: Sa hays Juy 27: gsky Buass Au 13: t B-Sd Pays

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Swirl, Sniff & Sip (aka Wine 101)B 3 W Ba, fam Sma Mss i & Spa, Sma10-10:45am, www.am.m/sma, 707-938-9000

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31April Higashi Jewelry/EricPowell Sculpture Showgay lu, hadsbu, www.ayu.m, 707-433-7533

ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 25Live Concerts at Windsor Farmers Markettw g, Wds, mak 5-8pm, s 6-8www.wdsamsmak.m, 707-838-1320 Juy 14: nk gavs Bus Bad Juy 21: Ama Dsuda Juy 28: B Sady & hs fy r Bys Au 4: Wd Bad 5 Au 11: t Pusas Au 18: Sus Bus Bad

WEDNESDAYS JUNE THROUGH AUGUSTPetaluma Evening Farmers Markeths Dww Pauma, 4:30-8pm

www.paumaamsmak.m, 707-762-0344

ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH AUGUSTTuesdays in the Plazahadsbu Paza, hadsbu, 6-8pm, , 707-433-6935

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUSTPetaluma Movies in the Parklus Pak, Pauma, 6:30pm, , www.paumamvs.m

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4Body Language 2011A nw la gay, Supus, cs Sma, Sma

10am-5pm, www.supus.m, 707-933-1300

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Reserve Tasting on the Patio

by the Pool at DeLoach Vineyards

Saa rsa, gudd as w qu & p p. $25

By appm, 707-526-9111, www.davyads.m

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 25Tuesday Night Farmers MarketSma Paza, Sma, 5:30-7pm, 707-529-0404


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AUGUST 6Eighth Street Wineries Open HouseSma, Papa ws 8 S. eas, 11am-4pm, $30

www.sws.m

AUGUST 6Farm Stand at Kendall Jacksongum d uks, ws & m!

fu, 10am-1pm, www.kj.m, 707-571-8100

AUGUST 6

Summer Fest at Christopher Creek Wineryhadsbu, 11am-4pm, , www.spk.m, 707-433-8243

AUGUST 6Wine Club Pick Up Party & BBQat Balletto VineyardsSaa rsa, 12-3pm, 707-568-2455, www.bavyads.m

AUGUST 6GunBun Summer Film Fest: The Big Lebowskiguda Budsu, Sma, 7pm, $10/adv, $15

www.ubu.m, 707-938-5277

AUGUST 67th Annual Dog Days of Summer Open HouseMu ly Wy & eassd Bu, hadsbu11am-4pm

$20/adv, $25, www.muywy.m

AUGUST 6Orchard Walk & Mill TourMevy ra, Pauma, 10am-12pm, $30

www.mvya.m, 866-617-6779

AUGUST 6

Summer Cheese & Wine Class with Sheana Davisof The Epicurean Connectiont Sma Vay i, Sma, 1-3pm, $45

www.saadavs.m, 707-935-7960, rSVP

AUGUST 67th Annual Lobster FeedDla Vyads, Saa rsa, 5:30-8:30pm, $90/mmbs, $115

www.davyads.m, 707-526-9111x110, rSVP

AUGUST 6-71stAnnual SOFA ArtwalkSu A S. As Ds, Saa rsa, 11am-4pm, 707-695-1011

AUGUST 7Classic Car Cruise-Ins Sundayat B.R. Cohn Winerycass a usass a uad b w as!g e, 11am-4pm, , www.b.m, 800-330-4064

AUGUST 11Cooney Cabernet Release Party

at Dutcher Crossinghadsbu, 11am-4pm, W cub ev707-431-2700, www.dusswy.m

AUGUST 1225th Annual Summer-Fall Winemaker DinnerSeries:Trione VineyardsJ S cv, Wmak i a tds, Bda Bay, $89www.ads.m, 800-541-7788

AUGUST 13Cooking DemonstrationMevy ra, Pauma, 1-4pm, $85, 866-617-6779

AUGUST 14Second Sunday Paella & Pinotfs Vyads, fswww.svyads.m, 707-874-1010

AUGUST 18Winemaker Dinner Series: Ruinart Champagne

Sa rsaua, fam Sma Mss i & Spa, Smawww.am.m/sma, 707-938-9000

AUGUST 204th Annual Lobster Feedat St. Francis WinerySaa rsa, Pas cass & Ps Mmb ev, 6:30-9:30pm$99/mmbs, $125/uss, www.saswy.m, 888-675-Wine

AUGUST 20Grape to Glass at Saralees Vineyardrussa rv Vay Wwshadsbu, www.vw., 707-521-2534

EVERY SECOND SATURDAYFood & Wine PairingsMnab rd tas rm, hpad, 707-744-1986, www.mabd.

ONGOINGSkunk Train866-457-5865, f Ba, www.skuka.m

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Tuscan VillageMusic Art Seriest cas, lw lak, 6-9pm, www.as.m, 707-994-3354

ONGOING FRIDAYSSummer Concert in the Park Serieslbay Pak, lakp, 6:30-8:30pm, 707-263-6113 Juy 15: Da lady Juy 22: t nvy Bs Juy 29: Sak Ay Au 5: id

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 23Mendocino Music FestivalVaus vs & vus Mdwww.mdmus.m, 707-937-2044

JULY 163rd Annual Gualala Auto Showguaaa As c, guaaa, 10am-4pmwww.uaaaas., 707-884-1138

JULY 16-1852nd Annual Summer Arts & Crafts FairMd A c, Md, 10am-5pmwww.MdAc., 800-653-3328

JULY 30Concert in the VineyardM famy Vyad, Ksyv, 7pm, $25, 707-279-9279

JULY 30-317th Annual Lake County Wine Adventurelak cuy Wy Assa Vs papa lak cuy w10am-5pm, $35/adv, $40, www.akuyws., 800-595-Wine

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY FEATUR

wood-fired-oven pizza and some

anti-pasta, sit back and marvel at

one of the more unique views in

the area. Viansa has preserved

more than 110 acres of native

coastal wetlands in partnership

with Ducks Unlimited. Cattailssway in the soft ocean breezes as

red-tailed hawks soar above, and

jackrabbits scurry in the reeds

below.

Hopefully you have booked

reservations for Viansas new

Food & Wine Class after lunch.

Every Saturday and Sunday at 1

p.m., join 20 new friends and

learn from a trained Wine

Educator on how to creativelypair wines with foods, spices and

flavors.

Or browse the Viansa Market-

place and sample Viansas propri-

etary line of pasta sauces, olive

oils and tapanades. Dont miss the

Chardonnay Pasta Sauce freshly

made from sweet Italian toma-

toes, garden grown organic basil

and Viansas own Chardonnay

wine. Fantastic! Also try the Arti-choke Tapanade with Roasted

Garlic. Serve as a dip or toss with

angel hair pasta. Pair both well

with a chilled glass of Viansas

own Chardonnay or Thalia

Sangiovese.

Visiting in July? Join Viansa

for the 2nd Annual Italian

Festival on Sunday, July 17th or

the Wine & Lobster Festival on

Sunday, July 24th. Send an email

to [email protected] or call

1-800-995-4740 for reservations.

Viansa Winery is located at

25200 Arnold Drive, just south of

Sonoma. The tasting room is

open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 1-800-

995-4740 or visit the website at

www.viansa.com.


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L O D G I N G

Freestone Vineyards Guest Center is now open seven days a week

during summer months. The Freestone Vineyards Guest Center,

located just five miles from the Pacific Ocean in the cool climate

Sonoma Coast hamlet of Freestone, has traditionally closed year-

round on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The summer months leading up to the fall harvest are generally

our busiest. We continually receive mid-week appointment requests

from our Private Collection members and Bay Area visitors trying to

plan day trips to wine country, said Freestone Vineyards Guest Center

Manager, Brad Schneider. Extending our hours seemed the logical

solution to satisfy our customers.

The Freestone Vineyards Guest Center is now open Monday

through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through September 30,

2011. They will move back to a Thursday through Monday schedule,

from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on October 1, 2011. The expected summer

schedule for 2012 will have the Guest Center open seven days a week,June through September. A list of upcoming Freestone Vineyards

events and directions to the Guest Center are available by visiting

www.freestonevineyards.com or by calling (707) 874-1010.

Freestone Vineyards was founded in 1999 by the Phelps family and

management team of Joseph Phelps Vineyards when they purchased

100 acres of vineyard property in Freestone. Today, with its state-of-

the-art, gravity flow winemaking facility, the goal at Freestone isproduce world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is region

distinctive and authentically reflects the structure, balance

complexity of Sonoma Coast terroir. Freestone Vineyards produ

about 12,000 cases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay annually under

Freestone and Fogdog labels. For more information about Freest

Vineyards, call (707) 874-1010 or visit www.freestonevineyards.co

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The Summer Music Festival will be wrapping up with the last two

performances this month. Since the founding of the winery, both thelate Robert Mondavi and his wife, Margrit, have worked to introduce

wine, food and art as an integral part of the American experience.

On July 16, Festival del Sole Presents David Foster and Friends.

Foster is a noted singer, songwriter and composer from Canada, and

his friends include the Canadian Tenors, Charice, Babyface and Ruben

Studdard. Chris Isaak headlines the Summer Festival July 23 for the

Spotlight on To Kalon concert. Since his debut in 1985, Chris Isaak

has been captivating audiences with his signature rock n roll music.

The festival concludes July 30 with the Winemaker of the Year

concert with k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang. A four-time Grammy

Award winner, k.d. lang will enchant you with her touching and

engaging songs.

All performances begin at 7 p.m. and are held at the Robert

Mondavi Winery on Highway 29 in Oakville, Napa Valley. Ticket

prices vary by performance. For additional information and to

purchase tickets, visit www.robertmondaviwinery.com or call 1-888-

RMONDAVI (766-6328).

Robert Mondavi WinerySummer Music Festival

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UPCOMING:

JULY 15

St Francis Winery

AUGUST 12

Trione Vineyards

SEPTEMBER 9

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by Charles Neave

If you have never traveled this stretch of

road Highway 121 from Sonoma County

to the Napa Valley (or going from Napa to

Sonoma), there is little doubt that you will

almost gasp with surprise, for their, sitting on

a low rise, backed by vineyards and with

gardens in the front as you round a bend,

because there sits the California version of a

French winery chateau. Domaine Carneros is

certainly one of the most impressive struc-

tures you are likely to run across no matter

how much time you spend here. Built by the

fabled French Champagne house Taittinger

in 1988, it is carefully modeled after the

18th-century Chateau de la Marquetterie.

To get to the tasting room, visitors drawn

from around the globe go up a long set of

steps; this is one of the most popular back-drops for photographs in Napa County, and

rightly so. Continue past immaculate topiary

and a water spout depicting two rams onto

the wrap-around terraces. Its the perfect spot

to enjoy a glass of wine as you settle in, in the

shade of a white umbrella, cooled by the

breeze off the San Pablo Bay a few miles to

the northwest

Inside it is light-wood paneling, a crystal

chandelier, polished marble floors and a

large portrait of Madame Pompadour. To the

right is a spacious and friendly tasting room

with French doors. The vineyards you look

out over include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

varietals, the two classic components in

sparkling wine, both here and in France.

Domaine Carneros started producing small

quantities of fine Estate Pinot Noir almost

two decades ago, and in 2003 they

completed a dedicated Pinot Noir facility that

incorporated the largest solar collection

system on any winery in the world.

Today, the winery produces sparkling

wines in three traditional styles: Brut, Brut

Ros and Blanc de Blancs. This is in addition

to those offerings from the Pinot Noir

program where they produce three different

Pinots: the fruity and fresh Avant-Garde, a

rich and intricately balanced Domaine

Carneros, and the intense Famous Gate(when you visit youll understand where the

name originated).

Domaine Carneros is one of the few

wineries where you can relax and enjoy table

service either in the salon or on the terrace

overlooking those vine covered hills. Their

wines may be tasted in flights, by the glass or

by the bottle. Additionally, charcuterie,

smoked salmon or caviar and artisan cheese

plates matched to the wines are available.

The food and wine connection se

inevitable since Domaine Carneros found

winemaker and president Eileen Crane (w

was handpicked by Claude Taittinger

equally at home in the world of wine

that of fine food. Raised with an abid

appreciation for both, she origin

prepared for a culinary career, earnin

degree from the famous Culinary Institut

America. But when it came to a career

turned out that the draw of wine

stronger.

My main objective in making wine

making something that has superb balan

great flavor and is absolutely delicious.

do this through careful management of

certified organic estate vineyards, met

lous, and a sensibility for crafting lush wi

Eileen has said. To see for yourself, m

sure that you put this one-of-a-kind winon your list of must-see visits on your n

special visit to this part of the Northern C

fornia Wine Country

The tasting room at Domaine Carnero

located at 1240 Duhig Road, Napa. For m

information on tastings and tours, call 1-

716-BRUT (2788) or go to the website

www.dominecarneros.com. They are o

daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and tours

offered at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

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4089 Silverado Trail, Napa, California




When wine and food blend perfectly to reflect the

beauty and charm of Sonoma Valley, its an unforgettable

experience. Thats exactly what you can expect from a

visit to St. Francis Winery and Vineyards.

And now that St. Francis has added a two-acre

Sustainable Vegetable Garden to its 600 acres of estate

vineyards, it is the first winery in Sonoma Valley to offer

visitors an authentic farm-to-table wine and food pairing

experience.

Planted just steps away from the Winerys kitchenand dining room, the new Sustainable Vegetable Garden

uses organic farming practices to produce more than 75

varieties of vegetables, berries and fruits. St. Francis

Executive Chef Dave Bush harvests seasonal selections

from the garden to create his multicourse wine and food

pairings, offered five days a week in the Winerys newly

renovated dining room.

The garden gives me an opportunity to create wine

and food pairings using the freshest seasonal ingredients

grown right outside our kitchen door, Bush says. I have everything I could possibly

want, from lettuces, greens and beets to multiple varieties of heirloom tomatoes, applesand pears. The list goes on and on.

In addition to supplying seasonal ingredients to the Winerys pairing programs, the

garden will be part of a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. The CSA wi

allow as many as 50 Sonoma County families to have access to the Winerys high qualit

produce and to some of the honey produced from the sites five beehives. Some of the

produce will also be sold to Sonoma County restaurants and at local farmers markets.

For more than 35 years, St. Francis Winery in Sonoma Valley has hand-crafted fruit

forward, full-bodied wines from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma

Countys top appellations. All St. Francis wines are made with 100% hand-picked Sono

County fruit. While wine is the star at St. Francis, food plays a magnificent supporting

Sensational Farm-to-Table

Pairings at St. Francis Winery

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2008 Syrah, Wild Oak, Sonoma County

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Potato, Cauliflower & Aged Cheddar Gratin

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Parsley Salt, BordelaiseSauce

2008 Merlot, Wild Oak, Sonoma County

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role. Executive Chef Bush heads up the onsite kitchen with a deep

understanding of food and a unique approach to wine and food

pairing.

My philosophy about wine and food pairing is that there are no

rules, Bush says. I like to take risks. My ultimate goal is to surprise

people and for them to leave with a different view of how wine and

food work together.

To accomplish that, Bush offers a seasonally changing menu ofcreative small plates that enhance the estate wines poured with each

dish. Each seating is guided by a wine and food pairing host who

creates a relaxing, fun and memorable wine country experience that

showcases the very best Sonoma County has to offer.

Seated wine and food pairings are offered two or three times a

day, five days a week, in the Winerys beautiful new dining room,

featuring a large circular table and spectacular views of estate vine-

yards and Hood Mountain. Reservations are strongly recommended

and can be made by calling 1-888-675-WINE. (See page for

current menu and seating schedule.)

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, St. Francis also offers the option of

relaxing on the outside patio with a glass of wine or a flight of winespaired with a selection of charcuterie, featuring local cheeses, house-

made pats and rillettes. The tasting room is open daily from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Visitor Centers warm and welcoming hospi-

tality staff can explain the various tasting options available.

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is located at 100 Pythian Road

at Highway 12 in Santa Rosa. For additional information, call 1-888-

675-WINE or visit the winerys website at www.stfranciswinery.com.

St. Francis is hosting several events this summer and fall, including

a lobster feed for club members on Saturday, August 20, and the

annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2.


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If you havent been to Celadon to savor some of their award-winning cuisine,

Chef Marco Uribe has provided a great recipe that will bring a little bit of his

style to your table. This dish has previously graced their menu and will again this

summer as it is a customer favorite. Citrus and seafood always go together andwhen the scallops are perfectly cooked, they melt in your mouth. Since they are

so light and delicate, this flavor combination really complements the light, crisp

taste of Pinot Grigio. Not only is this wine used in the recipe, but the spicy, citrus

notes also make for a perfect pairing. This is a refreshing dish that is perfect for

the upcoming months.

Togarashi is a peppery Japanese spice mix with a hint of mandarin orange

peel. Another Japanese ingredient, yuzu juice has an intense citrus flavor which

balances the peppery crusted scallops. Pinot Grigio highlights these flavors in the

ginger-yuzu beurre blanc. The wine has a refreshing tartness that gives way to a

tangy but delicate finish. Pinot Grigio also lends itself to pecorino cheese, crab

cakes, sauted petrale or roasted chicken.If you would rather experience this pairing first-hand, then visit Celadon in

the historic downtown Napa Mill Complex. Their seasonally influenced menu

features flavors from the Mediterranean, Asia and the Americas. Their menus

consist of small and big plates and feature such variety that everyone will be

able to find their perfect meal. Dine indoors in their casual dining room or

outdoors on their lush courtyard. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An afternoon menu follows from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

during the week. Dinner is served daily from 5 p.m. Reservations are recom-

mended and can be made online at www.celadonnapa.com or by calling (707)

254-9690 after 2 p.m.

TOGARASHICRUSTED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS

with Kalijira Rice, Ginger-Yuzu Beurre Blanc

andRainbow Carrot Salad

For Rice:

1 cup Kalijira rice

3 cup water

1 teaspon salt

For Sauce:

3 oz. ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

4 shallots, thinly sliced

2 Kaffir lime leaves

cup Mirin

2 cups Pinot Grigio

3 oz. yuzu juice

1 lb. butter

For Scallops:

2 lb. scallops

3 tablespoons Togarashi

For Salad:

3 tablespoons salt

2 bunches of Rainbow Carrots, peeled

In a saucepan over low heat, combine

ginger, shallots, Kaffir lime leaves, Mirin andwhite wine. Reduce until almost dry, then

whisk in 1 lb. butter in small pieces. Strain

through a sieve. Add 2 oz. yuzu juice and

salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, steam rice with water and salt

for 12 minutes. Add cup butter to steamed

rice, with pepper to taste.

Season scallops with Togarashi and pan-sear

one side with a little oil for 1 minute. Place in

350oven for 4 minutes.

Remove scallops from oven. Using a

vegetable peeler, shave carrots into a bowl,

season with salt and oz. yuzu juice. Drizzle

cup of sauce on each plate. Place mound

of rice and scallops atop sauce. Add carrot

salad. Enjoy with chopsticks!

Pair with Pinot Grigio.

Celadon Togarashi-Crusted Day Boat Scallopswith Kalijira Rice, Ginger-Yuzu Beurre Blanc

and Rainbow Carrot SaladPerfectly Pairs with Pinot Grigio

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Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz

Festival at Cline Cellars, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This all-day affair will feature 13 Bay Area jazz acts including Black Diamond Blue Five,

Devil Mountain Jazz Band, Golden Gate Rhythm Machine and more. Wine, beer and food

options will be available for purchase, or guests can bring a picnic. Live ragtime and blues piano

will be played on tasting room deck with big band and swing in the barrel room. Large shade

tents will be set up at the Mission and on the Great Lawn, and guests will enjoy a 15% discount

on wine purchases that day.

Tickets are on sale now for $25 advance, or $30 at the door. For reservations and festival infor-

mation, call (707) 940-4025 or visit www.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival or www.jazznut.com. For

more information on the musical aspects of this event,contact Ken Keeler, Festival Director at

(925) 625-2707.

One of the not-so-well kept secrets in our little world of old-time jazz is this laid-back event

in the Sonoma wine country north of San Francisco. The setting and facilities at Cline Cellars

winery are perfect for a summer afternoon, listening or dancing to many of the San Francisco

Bay Area's finest Dixieland/Ragtime/Blues musicians. Attendance has grown over the last four-

teen years to over 900 jazz and wine enthusiasts. This event is actually a reincarnation of the

old Oakley Wine & Jazz Festival, produced by Fred Cline and Ken Keeler from 1985-1990.

Cline Cellars was then located in Oakley, CA, just down the street from Ken's farm (now a vine-

yard producing grapes for Cline). Three of this year's bands were involved in the Oakley events.

Cline Cellars is located at 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476, four miles north of Infi-

neon Raceway.

HEADLINE PERFORMERS

Black Diamond Blue Five

Devil Mountain Jazz Band

Golden Gate Rhythm Machine Jambalaya Big Swing Band

Natural Gas Jazz Band

Royal Society Jazz Orchestra

Zinfandel Stompers

OTHER PERFORMERS

Ray Skjelbred

Frederick Hodges

Marty Eggers

Virginia Tichenor

Tom Brier

Bob HirschTickets are on sale now for $2

advance, or $30 at the door.

For reservations and festival info

mation, call (707) 940-4025 or vis

www.clinecellars.com/jazzfestival o

www.jazznut.com.

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Pride Mountain Vineyards' top vintages, a gourmet dinner by renowned

chef Gary Danko, and a private concert by the RNO Camerata help marktwo decades of exceptional winemaking July 19, 2011

Napa Valley Festival del Sole celebrates the 20th Anniversary ofPride Mountain Vineyards with an exclusive gala dinner on Tuesday,July 19 at 6 p.m. Approximately 65 guests will toast two decades ofexceptional winemaking with Pride Mountain Vineyards top vintages,a five-course dinner prepared by renowned chef Gary Danko and aprivate concert by the RNO Camerata.

Perched atop Spring Mountain, some 2000 feet above the town ofSt. Helena, Pride Mountain Vineyards was founded in 1990 by Jimand Carolyn Pride. There is no question that the fruit quality at PrideMountain is special, writes wine critic Robert Parker. Prides wineshave been served at the White House more than 25 times, featured

among the 22 California wineries chosen for Parkers book, TheWorlds Greatest Wine Estates, and placed on the Wine Spectatorsannual Top 100 list six times in the last ten years. Pride's wines belongin every serious collector's cellar.

The evening kicks off with a reception in the lawn area adjacent tothe ruins of the old Summit Winery. Grapes were initially planted onthe property in 1869 and the ruins of the old winery building, datingback to 1890, are still present. A performance by the dynamic RNOCamerata follows in this dramatic setting, with the septet performingworks by Telemann, Bach, Piazzola, Morricone and Gardel. Guestswill then be whisked away through the winerys caves to dine on thecave terrace, with sweeping views of the vineyards.

Pride Mountain Vineyards award-winning, mountain-grown wiinclude Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, SyrSangiovese, Chardonnay, Viognier, and a limited production deswine, Mistelle de Viognier. Grown on 83 planted acres on this 2acre historic estate, the Pride wines are uniquely distinguishbecause theNapa/Sonoma county line divides the ranch in two. A vto Pride Mountain Vineyards takes wine enthusiasts to new heigand allows them to enjoy the glories of the Napa and Sonoma wregions simultaneously.

Napa Valley Festival del Sole takes place every summer in Cfornias beautiful Napa Valley. The festival features concerts by somthe worlds most celebrated musical artists, five-star cuisine,exhibits and wines from Napas top vintners, blended in a unique cbration of the art of life. This years festival runs July 15-24. Spe

events include the second Dance Gala starring principal dancers frthe Bolshoi and American Ballet Theatre; an expanded vocal sewith sopranos Nino Machaidze, Aleksandra Kurzak and MarBreckenridge, baritone Guido Loconsolo and tenor FranceDemuro; and the premiere of a multidisciplinary program dedicato the world of Shakespeare.

For more information about the festival or to purchase ticketspackages, visit www.festivaldelsole.org.

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necessary. The ten dollar tasting fee is waived with a wine purchase. But

to really get the most out of your visit, opt for their VIP Barrel Blend

Tour. This privately escorted tour consists of a sampling of the winerys

Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio in the tasting room. You are then

lead the stately Blue Victorian mansion for a Trio Amici barrel tasting,

plus two additional Proprietors Barrel choice tastings, finishing off with

a red and white port sample, complete with a tasty food pairing. At a

bargain price of $35, this tour is well worth the extra investment.

But dont just come to the Vezr Family Vineyards for the fantasticwines. All the fixings for a marvelous picnic are available at the deli

next door and the gardens of the estate are simply breathtaking this

time of year.

Best of all, while you are relaxing in the sunshine enjoying your

picnic, you can congratulate yourself on finding premium wines, a

fascinating historical setting and picturesque gardens while everyone

else is simply trying to find a parking place!

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For those looking to take that love of wine to

the next level and create their own wine theresJudds Hill MicroCrush, right in the heart of NapaValley.

Named as the place to custom crush yourwine in Napa Valley, by Food and Wine magazine,Judds Hill was started by the Finkelstein family,who began their own winemaking story in the early70s, as real life garagistes. Their first productionarea was their garage in a canyon in SouthernCalifornia and it was there they first learned abouthandcrafted wines in the purest sense.

In 1979, they purchased a ranch just south of

St. Helena, Napa Valley and began growing grapesand making wine for real. Art and Bunnie Finkel-stein built Whitehall Lane Winery, made somepretty great wines there, and sold it several yearslater. Soon, Art and Bunnie, along with son, Juddand daughter-in-law, Holly, began crafting smalllots of ultra-premium Napa Valley wine from theirestate vineyard under the Judds Hill label.

In the early 90s, they pioneered MicroCrush togive grape growers and wine enthusiasts thechance to make their own custom handcraftedwine. Today, that facility is state-of-the-art, but thegaragiste spirit is alive and well.

For wine lovers of all levels, here is a realchance to learn and experience what being a wine-maker is truly like from the folks that coined theterm MicroCrush more than 20 years ago.

Youll work closely with the Judds Hill wine-making team, choosing all the components (fromfruit to labels, barrels and bottles even) that reflectyour own expression of wine. At Judds Hill, theyllhelp steer you through the entire process fromgrape to glass and educate you as you go. Whatcould possibly be more fun?

Feeling part artist and part Ad Man?

Work with their design team to create your veryown wine label and dabble in both.And dont miss the blending either here is

where wizardry, art and science all come togetherand where you are the one creating the alchemy-in-a-bottle. At Judds Hill MicroCrush, put your stampon your own wine.

For more information, or to experienceMicroCrush on your own, contact: Judds HillWinery at 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa.For more information, call (707) 255-2332 oremail [email protected].

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Charles Krug/ Peter Mondavi WineryCelebrates 150th Anniversary at

Tasting on the Lawn, September 10On Saturday, September 10, Charles Krug Winery and the Peter

Mondavi Sr. Family will toast the seasons grape harvest at the annualTasting on the Lawn from 2 to 5 p.m. This years event will also cele-

brate a significant milestone the 150th anniversary of Napa Valleys

first winery.Founded in 1861, Charles Krug represents the birthplace of the

Napa Valley wine industry. The festivities will take place on the estatesexpansive Great Lawn in the shade of heritage oaks and surrounded by

vineyards, a location unequaled by any other outdoor space in Napa

Valley, and inside the estates recently restored 1881 Carriage House.

A summary of the days events:

Visitors will enjoy tastings of Charles Krugs current releases, fromSauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon, including the winerysLimited Release and Family Reserve wines. Tastings will be paired with

a moveable feast selected especially to complement the wines by

Knickerbockers Catering. Three complete food and wine areas spreadthroughout the park-like estate will add to the festive atmosphere.

In addition, chefs from several acclaimed Napa Valley restaurants

will be on hand for the anniversary event, serving samples of theirspecialties to pair with Charles Krug wines.

To add to the ambiance, actors portraying Charles Krug and hiswife Carolina Bale Krug will stroll the Great Lawn in period costume,

presenting vignettes from their lives 150 years ago.

Two opportunities will offer a rare taste of Napa wine history thatguests will get nowhere else. There will be special pourings from

magnums of Charles Krugs 150th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon,

and a rare tasting of older vintage wines from the estates cellar (addi-tional fee applies). These premium tastings will take place in the

Carriage House ballroom. The ballroom boasts a soaring cathedralceiling and stunning period chandeliers, and was recently refinished

with old-growth redwood recovered from historic wine tanks.

All guests will have the opportunity to enjoy wine tasting directlyfrom the barrels and meet members of the Peter Mondavi Family, who

will be on hand to sign bottles for guests.Live music on the main stage will provide a backdrop for all of the

festivities.

Tastings on the Lawn were started in 1951 as an enjoyable venuewhere the family could meet their customers, and educate visitors

about fine wine; in the United States at that time, the wine industry

was known more for jug wines and not varietal wines. This CharlesKrug tradition is believed to have been the first wine celebration of its

kind, and went on to inspire myriad other wine country tasting events.Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and straw hats are encouraged for the

September 10 event. Tickets are available online ($40 before August 1)

at www.charleskrug.com. As always, admission for members of thewine club is complimentary, by calling Wine Club Manager Colin

Wright at 1-888-747-5784, preferably by August 1.


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V Marketplace Where Shopping Meets Lifestyle

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THE SHOPS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR INCLUDE:Kane The only mens boutique in Yountville! ck u a s wa ud hawaa ad napa Vay spdss mad w s sks ad s. ty as skcumba as, swmwa ad ss suy days aad.Mau Jm suasss a avaab b m ad wm.

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DINING AND COURTYARD SHOPS INCLUDE:NapaStyle Paninoteca & Wine BarMa cas sy a spa aus a as ba um sas, sp ubs, v s ad ws ud ca

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Welcome toY O U N T V I L L E

by Alexandra CharsleyOoh, Yountville. As my dear friend says, We should spend an

entire weekend just eating and discovering all the great spots inYountville, and I couldnt agree more! V Marketplace is located on

Washington Street which is also home to many Michelin star and Bib

Gourmand rated restaurants. It is neatly tucked away with beautifullymanicured gardens including a fountain. The grounds are lush and

perfect for relaxing or picnicking.Formerly the Groezinger Winery, and once known as Vintage

1870, the V Marketplace complex was originally built in the year

1870 by German-born vintner Gottlieb Groezinger. Since opening in1968, V Marketplace has distinguished itself as Napa Valleys land-

mark icon of shopping, entertainment and special events. Withaward-winning restaurants, wine tasting bars, fine art galleries andplenty of shopping, be sure to allow yourself enough time to visit the

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Even owner Ronda Schaer could not have

envisioned that her affection for the little

village of Yountville would someday blossom

into a full-blown love affair. This is a town

that you can get your arms around. Twenty

years ago she did just that. With the opening

of her now famous art gallery, RAS Galleries,

Ronda has embraced her community and

graced it with one of its most successful and

admired businesses.

It was her passion for art, and glass in

particular, that moved Ms. Schaer to open a

gallery. I have always been drawn to glass.

But it was the work of American glass

artists that really captured her heart. Repre-

senting more than two hundred American

artists, the gallery has become one of the

premiere venues in which to experience the

drama, imagery and vision of this artistic

medium.

The gallery also features the work of some

extremely gifted fine artists, with original oil

paintings from artists throughout California

and the Pacific Northwest, as well as the

Eastern Seaboard and point in between. The

whimsical chefs of ceramic artist, Cynthia

Hipkiss are also a favorite of collectors.

Says Ronda, I created RAsgalleries with a

singular focus on Original American Art,

primarily Art Glass, my personal passion.

And Im proud that after twenty years in the

same Yountville, Napa Valley location,

passion remains.

RASgalleries is located at 6540 Was

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and is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m

Tuesday by appointment. Phone (707) 94

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In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Napa Valley city of

Calistoga will host a summer-long series of events featuring musicconcerts, wine and food tasting, and deals and prizes from local

merchants in addition to its special anniversary celebration event on

July 16.

Calistoga Summer Concert Series

Thursday evenings, through August 11, 6 to 8 p.m.

Pioneer Park, 308 Cedar Street, Calistoga

Calistogas free Concerts in the Park series, presented by Calistoga

Beverage Co., will feature a wide variety of music with top-level talent.

Food and beverage vendors will be available. West Coast Blues Hall of

Fame winners Twice as Good Blues play July 14.

Calistogas 125th Anniversary CelebrationJuly 16, 12 to 5 p.m. Downtown Calistoga

(Washington and First streets) and Pioneer Park, 308 Cedar Street

Calistoga will celebrate its founding 125 years ago with a birthday

bash featuring family activities, bouncy houses, street performers,

food, wine from historic Calistoga wineries and local art.Live music

with Robbie Allen & the Outer Edge playing surf sounds and CT

Cruisers playing oldies at 12:30 p.m.; the Calistoga Farmers Mar

also will extend its hours to 5 p.m. on this day.

First Thursday Fashion! Food! Fun!

Downtown Calistoga August 4, September 1, October 6(First Thursday of every month through October), 6 to 9 p.m.

Visitors are invited to sip and shop their way through Calistofriendly and walkable downtown, as wineries and restaurants offertastes of local wines and cuisine. Participating downtown merchawill provide 20 percent off storewide during the event (some resttions apply) and participating downtown restaurants will also odiscounts with proof-of-sales receipts from eligible stores.

By purchasing from any participating merchant, visitors become eligible to win grand prizes, which include dinners for t

spa treatments, wine, makeovers, balloon rides, overnight staylocal hotels, private tours and tastings and other gift certificates.

For a complete listing of special offerings go online to www.fabook.com/1stThursday. For more information on Calistoga and thevents, go to www.calistogavisitors.com. Facebook users can also finformation, including great deals, breaking news and insider tipswww.facebook.com/calistogavisitors.

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In its 37 years of showcasing the abundance of harvest and SonomaCountys passion for world-class wines and the people who make

them, the Harvest Fair has entertained, educated, and just plain

delighted hundreds of thousands of people from Northern California,and around the globe. And for 2011, the fairs board has retooled key

elements to enliven the festivities and give people even more reason to

gather with friends at this premier event.

An Evening of Sonoma Countys Most Inspired Food and Wine

Among the major innovations is a new Grand Tasting event onFriday, September 30. Attendees will be first to partake in the medal-

winning wines and cuisine. Theyll also get to mingle with key winery

and restaurant representatives (often owners, winemakers, chefs, andother top positions), and hear insiders stories about ingredients,

philosophies and inspiration.Over the years, the board of directors of the Sonoma County

Harvest Fair has been listening to how Sonoma County wants to cele-

brate the abundance of our harvest, and the changes weve institutedreflect the wonderful input weve received, said Marie Gewirtz, pres-

ident of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board.

The Grand Tasting is 5:30 to 8 p.m. on opening day of the three-day Harvest Fair. Tickets are $60 in advance, $70 at the door (or $50

each when purchased in blocks of 10 or more), and include unlimitedtastings of the award-winning wines and cuisine, as well as entrance

to the Harvest Fair that day.

September 30 through October 2, the Sonoma County HarvestFair gives locals and visitors alike an opportunity to immerse them-

selves in Sonoma Countys rich agricultural roots and traditions.

Traditional Harvest Fair favorites include the professionally judgedwine competition, abundant tastings of beloved varietals, a competi-

tion among gifted local food producers and purveyors, the wildlypopular World Championship Grape Stomp and many other family-

friendly, farm-oriented activities and exhibits.

The Harvest Fair celebrates the diversity and unparalleled qualityof the wines, food, and cuisine that define Sonoma County. This new

Grand Tasting is a chance to sample all in one place the very bestof what the county has to offer at a newly designed event that will

serve as the kickoff to this years fair, said Gewirtz.

Honoring Those Who Turn Rich Soils to Heavenly Wines

Also new to the 2011 Harvest Fair will be the Sonoma CountyWine Awards, a wine industry event celebrating the areas best of the

best. Unfolding September 24, it will culminate three days of judging

of more than 1,000 wines by 25 judges from throughout the UnitedStates and Asia. Industry representatives will announce the sweep-

stakes winners.This really is an evening for recognizing Sonoma Countys world-

class wines and the people who make them, said Honore Comfort,

also a member of the Harvest Fair Board and executive director of the

Sonoma County Vintners. The new Wine Awards celebration crean opportunity to honor our winemakers and growers, and sa

their hard work and contributions to our community.

Unsurpassed Quality

The Harvest Fair is the largest regional wine competition in United States, and celebrates Sonoma Countys heritage as a wo

renowned agricultural and wine-producing region. AccordingComfort, Its the only event in California with a professional com

tition solely for the regions wines, judged by an international pane

experts.The three-day schedule is bursting with exciting activities for

ages. Along with the events mentioned above, there will be farm a

harvest Ag-tivities for children and adults, wine seminars, cdemonstrations, microbrew tasting

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