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ON THE COVERFerrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45
SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-61Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61Sonoma 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
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-78
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Sangiovese. These wines combine richness of flavor with a smoothness that will appeal to many red wine drinkers. If, however, the
menu is mostly middle-of-the-road style with pastas, chicken, lighsauces and salads, I will usually select a Pinot Noir. This wine is
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Napa Valley Wine Trainnapa, 800-427-4124, www.wa.m
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ONGOINGJoseph Phelps Vineyards:
Tastings & Seminars
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11am day; 2:30pm, Mday-fday & 2pm, Sauday & Suday. $40, xp
isa Bd/$60, /w ub mmbs. ta ass day, $25
rSVP, 707-967-3720, das www.jpvws.m
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ONGOING WEEKENDS EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND
Wine Component Tasting Seminar
at Merryvale VineyardsS. ha, 10:30am-12:30pm, $20, /ub mmbs
707-963-7777, www.myva.m
EVERY 4TH WEEKEND
Wine & Food Pairing Seminar
at Merryvale Vineyards10:30am-12:30pm, $20, /ub mmbs, S. ha
707-963-7777, www.myva.m
ONGOINGJefferson House Reserve Room Tasting
at Monticello Vineyardsnapa, rsv W Sma, cy famy napa Vay $25
rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.cyfamynapaVay.m
ONGOINGV. Sattui Winery
S. ha, 9am-6pm, app. ssay, 707-963-7774, www.vsau.m
cass as, day, $5
Pmum as, day, $10 fd & w pa, M-tu, $18
Asa a & w pa, Sa-Su, $25
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ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSFood & Wine Pairings at Etude Winery
napa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/mmbs
www.udws.m, 707-257-5300
ONGOING
RombauerVineyardsS. 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 Tastings
at 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
ONGOING
Vineyard & Winery Tours
at Raymond VineyardsS. ha, 11am (by app), $15, gup us avaab (by app)
800-525-2659x620, www.aymdvyads.m
ONGOING
Tours & 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, $10
W bay as/$30, Ba as ms fdays 2-4pm
707-963-2784, www..m
ONGOINGVisitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Wineryf das, 888-rMonDAVi x2, www.bmdav.m
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ONGOINGVIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory TourBuassa Vyads, napa, M-f by appm, $15 md-wk spa
M s s, 800-499-2366, www.buassavyads.m
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
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
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
ONGOINGEducational Tours & Wine Tasting
at 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
EVERY SATURDAYZD Wines:Wine & Cheese Seminarrud, iuds vs W lbay & ca, 11am, $40
800-487-7757 x107, 707-963-5188, www.zdws.mEVERY SATURDAY
Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays
at Bennett Lane Winerycasa, 10am-5pm, www.ba.m, 707-942-6684
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTHBacchus That Rascalcs Pas, casa, , 2pm, Mu-mda psa hsy W
707-942-4981, www.spas.m
ONGOINGTastings & 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 SATURDAYSNapaRiverwalk withHistorian George Webber2 u u w as & d w napa, 10am, $20, 707-251-8500
ONGOINGNapa Valley Opera House1030 Ma S, napa, 707-226-7372, www.v.
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ONGOINGWine Tasting at Back Room Winesnapa, 5-9pm, 707-226-1378, www.bakmws.m
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NAPA VALLEY
UPCOMING Daily: Vally firs tour
Daily: gri hills esa Winry tour
fri-Sun: Domain candon Winry tour
Sa: Vallys only evnin Winry tour Mon-tu: Ambassador Winry tour
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Aug 13: Mooigh esap, rd Moo
Aug 15, 29: ea S la Wi cass Aug 19, Sp 2: Mud Mysy
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ONGOINGdi Rosanapa, 707-226-5991, www.dsapsv.
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ONGOINGLive at Uptown Theatrenapa, 707-259-0123, www.upwaapa.m
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ONGOING FRIDAYSFriday Night PulseTastingsAcMe f Ws, S.ha, 5-7pm, www.amws.m, 888-963-0440
ONGOINGFriday Night Winemaker EventsJV W & Sps, napa, 5-7pm, $2, 707-253-2624, www.jvw.m
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ONGOINGTasting Events at Wineries of Napa Valleynapa tw c, napa, 707-253-9450
www.apavas.m, k wbs ms & ps
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Au 12, 19, 26: ca B, f W & Asa cs
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Au 27-28: Sp ad SdsONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
Modernism Photography After 1930
Exhibit at Turnbull Cellars
oakv, 707-963-5839, www.ubuws.m,
ONGOING FRIDAYS SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 1Gourmet Flatbread Piazza & Wine
at Black Stallion Winery
napa, 11am-3pm, $7/mmbs, $15
www.baksawy.m, 707-227-3250
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 13Signs of Life Photography Exhibit
by Robert Buelteman at Mumm Napa
rud, www.mummapa.m, 707-976-7702
AUGUST 9Grgich Hills Estate Dinnerat Farmstead with Violet GrgichS. ha, 707-963-9181, www..m
AUGUST 11Baskets of Californias Indiansnapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 6-7:30pm, $10, $5/mmbs
www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500
AUGUST 12
Dawn at Dusk Happy Hour at Acacianapa, 4:30-6:30pm, $10/w ub
www.aaavyad.m, 707-226-9991
AUGUST 12Hot Havana Nights:A Cigar Party
at Castello di AmorosaW cub Mmb ev, casa, 6:30-11pm, $120/mmbs, $140/
www.asdamsa.m, 707-967-6272
AUGUST 12Girls Night Outt rm, fa Sps Wy, S. ha, 5-8pm, 707-967-8032
AUGUST 13Lobster Luau Wine Fest at Judds Hillnapa, 5-8pm, $120, $85/mmbs, rSVP
707-255-2332, www.judds.m
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AUGUST 13Club Artesa Summer DinnerAsa Wy, napa, 6:30-8:30pm, $85
www.asawy.m, 877-224-8309
AUGUST 13Rock-N-Roll Reserve Release Party at Clos du Valnapa, 800-993-9463, www.sduva.m
AUGUST 13Plein Air Workshop with Alfredo Tofanellinapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 9am-1pm, $60
www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500, rSVP
AUGUST 13Bee-ing Therenapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 7-8pm, $5, /mmbs
www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500
AUGUST 143rd Annual Canines & WineshAll Ws, S. ha, 10am-2pm, $15/mmbs, $20, 707-967-2620
AUGUST 17Art & Wine with Kathryn HallhAll rud, $100/mmbs, $150, www.aws.m, 707-967-0700
AUGUST 18-20American Harvest Workshopcakbad cas, rud, www.akbad.m
AUGUST 19
Lobster Boil Dinner withWinemaker Bob Pepi at Andretti Winerynapa, 6-10pm, $75/mmbs, $85/-mmbs
www.adwy.m, 877-386-5070x225, rSVP
AUGUST 209th Annual Sterling Silver Screenings:
Monkey Businesscasa, gas p 7pm, mv a dusk, $10, $5/ud 16
www.svyads.m, 707-942-3322
AUGUST 20Annual Bocce Event at Mumm Naparud, 10am-3pm, cub Vva ev, $65
www.mummapa.m, 800-686-6272, rSVP
AUGUST 20Annual Harvest Party in the Vineyards
at Beaulieu Vineyardsrud, 10am-1pm, www.bvws.m, 800-264-6918x5233
AUGUST 20
1886 Summer Winemaker Dinnerat Ehlers Estate
S. ha, lv mus ad a us aay ppad am--ab
d. 6pm, $65, $50/ub mmbs, 707-963-5972, www.ssa.m
AUGUST 20Burger & Barrel Bash with AnnualGrape Stomp CompetitionPju Pv Wy, rud, 11am-2pm, $55/mmbs, $75
www.pju.m, 800-446-7358
AUGUST 20The Artists Palette Dining Experience:Juslyn VineyardsMa()sy napa Vay, napa hsd by Pps Py & cay Bu
6:30pm, $155, $124/mmbs, www.masy.m, 707-944-0889
AUGUST 21Winery Hike Event at Acacianapa, www.aaavyad.m, 707-226-9991
AUGUST 21Music on the TerraceDma cad, Yuv, www.ad.m, 707-944-2280
AUGUST 27Wine Club Pick-up & Harvest Partyat Judds Hillnapa, 12-3pm, /mmbs, $20/uss, rSVP
707-255-2332, www.judds.m
AUGUST 274th Annual Harvest STOMP Partynapa Vay gapws, Bkss Mssu hpp Vyad, oakv
$225, 5-10pm, www.avssmp.m, 707-944-8311
AUGUST 27Date & Movie Nightt rm, fa Sps, S. ha, 5:50pm w & d, mv 7:50pm
www.asps.m, 866-967-8032
AUGUST 27Cooking Class: Its Fantastico with Misty Phelpscda gabs i, napa, fau Sms W cmpay
$150, 4-8pm, www.daabs.m, 707-224-7969
AUGUST 27An Intimate Evening with Alfredi Tofanellinapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 5:30-7:30pm, $10, /mmbs
www.apavaymusum., 707-944-0500
AUGUST 27-28Grgich Hills Cheese Festivalrud, 11am-3pm, $25 pus $5/pa sma
www..m, 707-963-2784
AUGUST 28Sunday SocialVad napa Vay, D Pak, 12-4pm, $35, mmbs/
www.vada.m, 707-963-3816
AUGUST 28Sketching Calistoga Art Workshopscasa Vs c, casa, 10am-12pm, $30
www.apavayawksps.m, 707-942-0197
SEPTEMBER 1First Thursday Fashion! Food! Fun!Sp, sp & as yu way u dww!Dww casa, 6-9pm, www.asavss.m
SEPTEMBER 2Labor Day Weekend Case Sale
at Beaulieu Vineyardsrud, 10am-5pm, www.bvws.m, 800-264-6918x5233
SEPTEMBER 4Sketching Calistoga Art Workshopscasa Vs c, casa, 10am-12pm, $30
www.apavayawksps.m, 707-942-0197
ONGOING21st Annual Summer Concert Series
at Rodney Strong Vineyardshadsbu, www.dys.m, 800-678-4763
Sp 4: cs B
FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERSebastiani Winery Friday Music SeriesSma, 6-9pm, 707-933-3226, www.sbasa.m
Au 12: Baktax
Au 19: Jam Jams Bad
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ONGOINGSummer Music Series at Mazzocco Wineryhadsbu, 6-8pm, 800-501-8466, www.mazz.m
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ONGOINGSummer Music Series at de Lorimier Winerygysv 6-8pm, 800-546-7718, www.dmwy.m
Au 19: SuaONGOING
Summer Music Series at Wilson Wineryhadsbu, 6-8pm, 800-433-4602, www.wswy.m
Au 12: Saywas
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ONGOING THURSDAYS2nd Annual St. Francis Summer Film FestivalSaa rsa 7:30pm, , B a bak & a p!
www.saswy.m, 888-675-Wine
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ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAYMichel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tourhadsbu, 10:30am, $25, 800-447-3060, www.msumb.m
ONGOING Jazz it Up Saturday Wine & Jazz Concert SeSass Vyad tas Ba, hadsbu, 4-6pm
www.sassvyad.m, 707-431-2222
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ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces
Thematic Wine Programh aa wmaks.Pus, atusday,6:30-8pmby w
ds. t ld a Sma, rSVP, www.dasma.m, 707-931-
ONGOINGVineyard Walk & Photography Workshop
at B.R. Cohn Wineryg e, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/mmbs
707-931-7924x123, www.b.m
ONGOINGExclusive Wine & Cheese Tastingat B.R. Cohn Winery
g e, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/mmbs
707-931-7924x123, www.b.m
ONGOINGPrivate Wine Tastings
at Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu Pk Bu v ws, 6-8 pp, $20-$40pp
by appm, 707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m
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p d. 6-8 pp, $35pp, by appm
707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m
ONGOINGFree Guided Winery Tour
at Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mday-Sauday, 10am, by appm
707-433-6700, www.a-aa.mONGOING
Group Private Tastings
at Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu iuds 5 ws, 9-25 pp udud a, by
appm. $20 p ps, 707-433-6700, www.a-aa.m
ONGOINGTerroir & 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 Pairing
at the Mayo Reserve Room9200 Sma hwy, Kwd, Day, 10:30am-6pm, 7 us d/w a
$35, rsvas mmdd, 707-833-5504, www.mayamywy
ONGOING
Wine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKwd, t ps mmum, 2 us, $50, by appm
707-833-4134x5258, www.aausja.m
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cq cpas cmp tas, e ps mmum, 1.5 us, $2
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ONGOINGTours,Tastings & Seminars
at St. Francis WinerySaa rsa, t ps mmum, ca m ma & sva
888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.saswy.m
Wy tu & tas, 1.5 us, $25
Vyads tu & tas, 1 u, $20
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ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours at Gloria FerrerSma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.a.m
ONGOING SUNDAYSDomaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & SpaSma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.am.m.sma
ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
fu, Spa sv d & w as, 10am-4pm, $25707-571-7500, www.kj.m
ONGOING WEEKENDSWine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winerycvda, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 as vs pa
707-894-3389, www.zwy.m
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH50 Mile AV Vintner's Diningge,Baas& odVPn& SyasmAsVyad.
fdssud ay. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, asws.m
ONGOING THURSDAYSThirsty Thursdays at AnabaSma, ejy mpmay s & aks pa w yu w
as. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.aabaws.m
ONGOING THURSDAY SUNDAYUnique Food & Wine Pairings
at HKG Tasting Roomg e, 12-6pm, 707-938-7622, www.pkwy.m
ONGOINGMoondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines
g e, Pad w W cuy cas tu tass, $10
707-938-7550, www.mdaas.m
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY
Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondolagysv, 11:30am, $10, bx u pvdd $20
707-431-4811, www.yw.m
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYSCome Crush With Usat IcariaCreekWineryWmak J Sm ads a as bd & bad ws
rSVP, 707-486-9623, www.aawy.m
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYSanta Rosa Original Farmers MarketSaa rsa Vas Bud pak , 8:30am-, 707-522-8629
EVERY FRIDAY MORNINGSonomaValley Farmers MarketDp Pak, Sma, 9am-, 707-538-7023
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYThe Art of Winemaking WorkshopP Vyads, Sma, 10:30am-12pm, 707-935-8311
ONGOINGCooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School450 Ws Spa S, Sma, ck wbs sdu.
707-933-0450, www.amks.m
ONGOINGWells Fargo Center for the Arts
Saa rsa, 707-546-3600, wsaas. Au 16: Ams l
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ONGOINGSpreckels Performing Arts Centerr Pak, 707-588-3400, www.spks.m
Au 19-21: Wy Wka, t Musa
ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernSbasp, 707-829-7300, www.pmk.m
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AUGUST 172nd Annual Little Car ShowDww Pa gv, 12-5pm
www.maamsps., 831-372-1787
August 17-20Dine in DiVinecaau Ju W esa, cam Vay
www.aauju.m, 831-624-2600
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AUGUST 18Concourse dElegance Vintage Car Parade & Displayoa Avu, cam, 11:30am, 831-622-1700, www.uus.m
AUGUST 19-21Rolex Monterey Motorsports ReunionMazda raway laua Sa, My, 8am-5pm
www.Mazdaraway.m, 800-327-7322
AUGUST 19 SEPTEMBER 4Philip Glass Days & Nights Festivalhdd Vay ta, cam Va
www.daysadssva.m, 831-659-7445
AUGUST 20Morgan Winery at Barnyard Ferrari Event
Bayad Spp Va, cam, 4-7pm
www.mawy.m, 831-751-7777
AUGUST 20-21Vinode Mocca IceCream SundaesK cas, gy, www.kas.m, 408-847-8827
AUGUST 2161st Annual PebbleBeach Concourse dElegancePbb Ba, www.pbbba.m, 831-622-1700
AUGUST 262nd Annual Farm to Table Dinner Seriescamad rs & Spa, Saa cuz, 6pm, $100
www.amad.m, 831-475-5600, rSVP
AUGUST 26Music in the Vineyard:Aaron Avila & Second WindBandf Wy, gy, 7-10pm, $5, www.wy.m, 408-842-3305
AUGUST 26-28
Sand City West End CelebrationSad cy, 10am-5pm, 831-394-3054
AUGUST 272nd Annual Scheid VineyardsNew Release Beach Party & ClambakeD M Ba, My, $60, rSVP
www.sdws.m, 831-455-9990
AUGUST 272nd Annual Hot Rods for KidsSaa cuz cuy fauds, Wasv, www.ds4kds.m
AUGUST 27Wine Women & Shoesca d ta cuy cub, Saas, 831-394-5171
AUGUST 283rd Annual Bernardus Garden Party
Badus ld, cam Vay, 2-5pm, $65www.badus.m, 888-648-9463
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 5Monterey County FairMy cuy fauds, My, 831-372-1000
SEPTEMBER 3Santa Cruz Starlight Evening Train & Dinnerra camp raads, f
www.aamp.m, 831-335-4484
SEPTEMBER 3Heirloom Tomato LunchBadus ld, cam Vay, 11am-2pm
www.badus.m, 888-648-9463, $95
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AUGUST 14
SVGGA Harvest CelebrationVs papa Susu Vay ws! 11am-4pm,
www.susuvayws.m, 707-864-0730
AUGUST 27Vineyard Walkldwd ck Wy, fad, 6-8pm, $15/mmbs, $20
www.dwdk.m, 707-426-4424
AUGUST 28Ledgewood Nights Car Show & Live Musicldwd ck Wy, fad, 11am-4pm
www.dwdk.m, 707-426-4424
AUGUST 27
Music & A Slab in theVines
Vz famy Vyad, Susu Vay
www.vzamyvyad.m, 888-823-Vine
SEPTEMBER 2
Pick-up Party Movie Night in the Gardens
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www.vzamyvyad.m, 888-823-Vine
SEPTEMBER 3, 17
Mankas Summer Series Garden Concerts
Vz famy Vyad, Susu Vay
www.vzamyvyad.m, 888-823-Vine
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by Josh Stein
Napa is world-known for its winemakers,
who have managed through several genera-tions hard work and research to produce still,
dry wines of an astounding array of flavor
profiles. However, almost no one has turnedthose techniques to producing the same kind
of range of sweet wines except for the Pragerfamily, that is, who have used that same wine-
makers eye for detail but applied it in a
different fashion, honoring the tradition oflong-lived, long-aging, always-representa-
tive-of-the-vintage Port wines. And not just
with one or two. How about six, ranging fromdry to off-dry to sweet.
Ask anyone you come into contact withabout sweet wines in Napa, and almost to a
person, theyll point you to the three genera-tions of Jim Pragers family who have beenmaking wine in St. Helena for more than three
decades. Jim himself was raised in Orange
County back when it was obvious how agri-culture produced its eponymous name. He
and wife Imogene first found the Napa Valleywhen a wine and food society to which they
belonged visited in 1974. They fell in love
with the Valley and relocated, harvesting andthen crushing their first grapes in 1979 in an
1865-built carriage house on their property in
south St. Helena. Their first releases were
Cabernet, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and theNoble Companion Cabernet Port all 120
cases of it.
Over the next three decades, the produc-tion has increased commensurate with the
Pragers expansion of their offerings such thatnow available are three table wines and six
Ports, presenting the full array of whats
possible with this winemaking philosophy,though each is no more than about eight
hundred cases of production. The long-aging
Royal Escort Port (and, only released in specialyears, Royal Escort Vintage Port) is made from
Petite Sirah; and the Noble Companion TawnyPort, aged in oak for a decade or more, is
ready for drinking right away. The Tomas Port
is made from the Portuguese varietals Tinto
Cao, Touriga and Tinta Roriz, which arealmost never seen in California. Going even
further into rare production territory, the AriaWhite Port is made from Chardonnay, and the
Alyssa Golden Dry Port you read that right is made from the white Verdelho grape. The
still wines are equally out of the ordinary:
Petite Sirah and two late-harvest Rieslings, thefruity and crisp Sweet Claire and the lightly
fortified Madeline. Also available are three
vinegars Balsamic, Cabernet and Port chocolate Port drizzle, Port-filled chocolates
and Imogenes sweet and savory carameli
walnuts and pecans. If it can be done withfortification process or if it can incorporate
end product, youll probably only find it at
Winery and Port Works. The goal is alwayshow how Port goes with anything.
Concurrent with the growth ofwinerys offerings has been the inclusion
the six members of the familys next gene
tion, who have taken over the daily opetions from their parents and in-laws. P
graduated from CSU Fresno and is wi
maker, his brother Jeff acts as GeneManager and their brother John coordin
sales and distribution. Sister Mary coonates events and the wine club and
husband, Richard, is the Cellar Mas
working closely with Peter on producti
Sister Katie is CFO everything has to pmuster with her before it proceeds
waiting in the wings are twenty-two grakids, guaranteeing the winerys success w
into the future. And that sense of a famworking in concert together pervades eve
thing about the winery and its products.
Indeed, pulling into the slightly hiddenlane, one doesnt know quite what to exp
What youll find is tucked away past a gar
representative of the Valleys bountythrough the barrel cellar redolent with
Prager Winery and Port WorksHonoring a Different Winemaking Tradition in Napas St. Helena
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winerys efforts. The tasting room
is rustic but casual, reflective of an
older, more agricultural sense of
the Valley. As you might imagine,
discussion of the Port-making
process often takes place, but in
a truly relaxed manner befitting
a long-successful family-runwinery. I dont want to give every-
thing away, but several totally
unique tasting room displays
await visitors, as does explanation
of the fortification process and
how and why the Pragers
produce the least sweet Ports in
California. Believe it or not, its
possible to produce dry and off-
dry Ports, but you have to visit
the winery to find out the secrets
of this process from the makersthemselves.
Its probably not a surprise by
now, but the Pragers also make
available something else fairly
unique: they provide custom
etched and sand-carved bottles of
their releases. There are often a
few of these kinds of items in
different places around the Valley,
but almost no one else can
provide them to order for any
special event or occasion. Its justanother side-benefit of working
with a family business, where
even single-bottle requests can
easily be handled. In the same
vein, for those wanting an inner-
circle experience, the Prager Port
Club offers access to everything
the winery makes at a discount,
biannual wine shipments without
an enrollment fee, and invitations
to exclusive events at the winery,
like the annual lobster feed. Itsimpressive to see what one family
has produced through their
combined efforts, and its a privi-
lege to have access the products
of their labors. Come up to Prager
Winery and Port Works in St.
Helena to see for yourself. As they
say around the winery, Step off
the beaten path. Trust me, you
wont be sorry when you do.
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Andretti Winery is excited to offer a unique invitation to the re-
launch of the Andretti Wine Club and extend a special offer to you.
Join the Andretti Wine Club by August 31, 2011, and you will receive
not only the standard 20% discount, but receive an additional 10% off
on the September 2011 club shipment! All you have to do is enter thecode relaunch in the customer comment box when you sign up
online or in their Napa Valley Tasting Room.
The Andretti Wine Club has a number of programs and one is
bound to fit your needs. All wine club shipments are hand selected by
winemaker Bob Pepi. The different club programs that they have to
offer are:
Leggendas Club Receive three bottles of Andretti Wine monthly.
Icona Wine Club Receive six bottles of Andretti wine sent out
quarterly.
Holiday Celebrations Club Members receive three bottles of
Andretti wine quarterly, along with a special holiday shipment.
Speciale Wine Club You will receive three bottles ofAndretti wine sent out quarterly.
Quarterly shipment months are: March, June,
September and December
All clubs are available as a red and white shipment or reds only,
and all clubs have a pick up option.
Receive 20% off all your purchases online and in the Tasting Room
And, Andretti is pleased to introduce their newest club option:
Andretti Venti Quattro Club Twice a year, you the customer,
will get to select your own case of wine or allow them to choose
for you.
Case shipment months are April and November.
Receive 20% off your case purchases during thebi-annual shipment months.
Other benefits of belonging to one of Andretti Winerys clubs inclu
Complimentary wine tasting for members and three additional
guests a $60 value.
30% re-order discount on select club shipment wines purchased
within 60 days of receiving your club shipment.
Invitations to exclusive seasonal member only events.
Annual recognition in our Anniversary Rewards program,
where you can receive up to a $40 gift certificate.
Special pricing for wine club members on both public and
private tours and tastings.
To sign up online, visit www.andrettiwinery.com. Contact [email protected] or call her at 1-877-386-5070 ext. 225 w
any questions you may have or if you would like to join the Andr
Wine Club via phone.
Andretti Winery is conveniently located midway betw
Yountville and downtown Napa, just west of the Silverado Trail4162 Big Ranch Road. Visitors are welcome daily (except major h
days) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Two Chances to Taste Ferrari-Carano Wines
Now you have two choices when tasting Ferrari-Carano wines
visit Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Dry Creek Valley, or
taste the wines in Healdsburg at Ferrari-Caranos Seasons of the Vine-
yard Tasting Bar & Boutique!
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery is known for their world-
class wines as well as their magnificent gardens, and summer is the
perfect time to visit. Don and Rhonda Carano invite you to visit the
beautiful home of Ferrari-Carano wines, the spectacular Italianate
hospitality center, Villa Fiore, set in the midst of the 70-acre Dry
Creek Valley estate vineyard. Here you may taste critically acclaimed
Ferrari-Carano wines at the Classic Wine Bar, or sample Limited
Release and Reserve Wines downstairs in the Enoteca, stroll acres of
beautiful gardens, or view the magnificent underground cellar. Be
sure to browse the wine shop where youll find wine countrys most
distinctive gifts, wine gift packs and of course, the entire portfolio of
Ferrari-Carano wines.
If youd like an in-depth look at Ferrari-Carano, reserve your spot
for the winery tour, offered daily at 10 a.m., free and by appointment.
Hosted by friendly and knowledgeable staff, you will stroll through
the gardens, see vineyards up close, perhaps catch one of the wine-
making team or cellar crew hard at work on the crush pad or in the
winerys cellars or tank rooms, view Don and Rhonda Caranos
personal wine cellar, and visit the Enoteca and Villa Fiore tastingrooms. You will hear about Ferrari-Caranos history how Don and
Rhonda first came to Sonoma County on a wine buying trip and just
fell in love with the area. After the tour, you are invited to taste
Ferrari-Carano wines at the Classic Wine Bar or in the Enoteca.
Winery tours are available Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m., based
on availability. To schedule your tour, email tourinformation@
ferrari-carano.com or call the Hospitality Department at (707) 433-
6700 or 1-800-831-0381.
Private tastings are also available by appointment. Each tasting,
hosted in the private PreVail Room, is designed to highlight the many
nuances of wine in a fun and informative style, and include Ma
maker (a wine and food pairing), Chardonnay Lovers, The Kin
Reds, The PreVail Tasting and Scentiments, to name a few. Pri
tastings range in price from $20 to $35, and groups of up to eight
welcome. To schedule a private tasting, contact the hospitality dep
ment, [email protected], call the Hospitality Dep
ment or visit the website, www.ferrari-carano.com.
Seasons of the Vineyard
Tasting Bar and Boutique
Ferrari-Caranos Seasons
of the Vineyard Tasting Bar
& Boutique, located on the
Healdsburg Plaza, offers
visitors hand-picked wine
flights from the Ferrari-
Carano and Lazy Creek
Vineyards portfolio of
wines. Here, customers may
enjoy the easy, relaxed
atmosphere of tasting wines
as well as shopping for
unique home decor and
gifts from Californias wine country. Featuring a selection of V
dinnerware, Fortunata ceramics, vineyard prints and landscaunique lamps, decorative table runners and pillows, as well as o
home accessories, visitors will certainly find something to rem
them of their time spent in wine country.
While youre there, check out Seasons Jazz it Up! Series liste
groovin live jazz, every other Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m., w
sipping FC and LCV wines. Visit the website for the comp
schedule, www.seasonsofthevineyard.com.
Seasons is located at 113 Plaza Street in Healdsburg, o
Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (707) 431-2222
more information.
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Open daily from 10am to 5pm
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Introducing, for your sipping pleasure, Savour
Saint Helena, your new favorite tasting room.
Whether you are looking for the new up
and coming winery, a wine you cant find
anywhere else, or just a place to sit and enjoy
a glass of wine before dinner, Savour Saint
Helena has all your bases covered.
The brain child of Ron Fenolio and Dejan
Nikitovic, Savour Saint Helena was created
to give the public a chance to find and taste
some of the Napa Valleys best small produc-
tion wines in one convenient place. At the
same time Savour Saint Helena offers these
small production wineries the chance to get
their wines directly in front of the wine
drinking public.
Stationed in the former home of Tesoroand the Napa Soap Company, Savour Saint
Helena has a spacious, airy feel. Warm
inviting colors mixed with eclectic, modern
decor and a funky twist gives the tasting
room a fun, and approachable atmosphere.
Inside you will find wines from the likes
of Veedercrest Estates, Terroir Napa Valley,
Richard Partridge, Spotted Owl Vineyards,
Houdini and Aret Wines, with more to
come. Each producer brings something
special to the line up and adds a new dimen-
sion to the tasting room. Collectively the
line-up is diverse and exciting with some-
thing for everyones taste and budget.
Unfamiliar with these brands? Youre not
alone. Savour Saint Helena is a haven forsome of the Napa Valleys lesser known
gems.
Some have a long and glamorous past,
like Ron Fenolios Veedercrest Estates, which
was one of the wineries selected for the 1976
Judgement of Paris. Others are brand
spanking new like Dejan Nikitovics Aret
Wines which was born in 2009 from his
passion for wine and prompted a move from
Los Angeles to Napa.
Terroir Napa Valley, made by Saint
Helena local Craig Handly, has been around
since 1984. Craig also makes the wine for
Houdini, owned by Tim Dean, and focuses
on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Chardonnay with the occasional foray into
other varietals.
Another Saint Helena local, Richard
Partridge, produces Chardonnay and
Cabernet Sauvignon, bearing his name.
Richard is also a California Certified Organic
farmer and is currently working on a plan
plant truffle inoculated trees on his S
Helena estate.
Last but not least Mikhail Gishizky,
master mind behind Spotted Owl Vineya
brings to Savour Saint Helena two amSyrahs as well as his Mountain Cuve
Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
As if all this werent enough reason to v
Savour Saint Helena one more especi
fabulous feature of Savour Saint Helen
the fact that it is open until eight ocl
every evening. Later hours and easy walk
access from all of Saint Helenas exqui
shops, delectable dining and charm
accommodations makes Savour Saint Hel
a convenient and desirable place to relax
locals and tourists alike.
Come on by to savor some great wine a
let them charm you with their warm ho
tality and daring sense of style.
Savour Saint Helena is open from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday, absolutely no res
vations required. Stop by for a visit at 6
Main Street, Saint Helena. For more in
mantion, call (707) 968-5445 or send
email to [email protected].
Savor the Day at Savour Saint HelenaCome Meet Saint Helenas Very Own Co-Op Tasting Room
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SEARED AHI TUNA WITH CALABRIAN CHILI AIOLI
by Khambay Khamsyvoravong, HKG Tasting Room Chef de Cuisine
Calabrian Chili Aioli
1 egg yolk Calabrian chilis to taste
1 egg 10 oz. canola oil
lemon, juiced Salt, to taste
In a blender, add egg yolk, egg, lemon juice and Calabrian chili (these little
peppers pack a lot of heat, so add as much as you can stand). Blend until fairly
smooth. While the blender is on, drizzle in canola oil and add salt to taste.
Seared Ahi Tuna with Summer Squash
1 zucchini 1 pound ahi tuna
1 yellow summer squash Pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon butter Salt, to taste
Thinly slice summer squash. Heat a saut pan until it is hot. Add butter and
summer squash, season with salt and pepper. Quickly saut squash for about
30 seconds and transfer to plate as the base for the tuna.
With the same saut pan, heat until it is hot. Season tuna with salt & pepper
to taste. Sear tuna until you get a nice browning on each side (about 15
seconds on each side). Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thick slices
Place on top of sauted summer squash and serve with Calabrian chili aioli.
Who doesnt love picnics? Whether its a
trip to the beach, an evening at the Farmers
Market or just a lazy afternoon on your own
patio, wine always plays an essential part.
With these long summer evenings, Im
always looking for something a little
different to bring out and the 2009 HKG
Estate Pinot Ros is perfect. Ros wine is
light, fun and exciting to drink, and I love
opening the bottle with that distinct soft red
hue that has everyone wondering what you
are drinking.
This recipe is from Khambay Khamsyvo-
ravong, HKG Estate Tasting Room Chef de
Cuisine who knows how to perfectly pair
foods with the HKG Estate varietals. HKG
Estate wines are the ultra-premium wines
produced by Hop Kiln Winery from all
estate grown grapes in the Russian River
Valley. The 2009 HKG Estate Pinot Ros is
a perfect match for the seared tuna as this
dry style Ros highlights the Calabrian chili
spice while the fattiness of the dish keeps
the wines tannins in check. Slightly sweet
with a hint of strawberry and tropical guava
characters, the Ros pairs well with the
flavors of ripe summer squash. This seared
tuna recipe is quick, easy and so tasty. The
squash brought nice vibrant colors to the
plate but also made the dish feel light so it
is ideal for summer dining while the wine
retains its bright acidity and finishes crisp,
dry and refreshing.
The HKG Estate Tasting Room in Glen
Ellen offers a selection of current wines
produced by Hop Kilns talented young
winemaker, Chuck Mansfield. If you wou
like to enjoy this pairing, the tasting room
open Thursday through Sunday from 12
p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations are recom-
mended and can be made by calling (707
938-7622. They also have a new summe
menu featuring both savory and sweet pa
ings showcasing the seasonal produce fro
Sonoma. As if all this wasnt enough, the
is a wonderful display case containing th
decadent desserts and pies that can be
enjoyed with a glass of wine or taken awa
With all of these delicious treats, you wil
not want to miss out on such an enjoyab
experience.
Seared Ahi Tuna with Calabrian Chili Aiol
Paired with HKG Estate 2009 Pinot Ros
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UPCOMING:
AUGUST 12
Trione Vineyards
SEPTEMBER 9
Kosta Browne andTrecini Cellars
OCTOBER 12
Francis Ford CoppolaWinery
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Change of Greenery Electric Bicycles has returned to the newly-
appointed 4-star Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, located at 3425Solano Ave., for their second season. For those who are not familiar
with Change of Greenery, the innovative firm rents out electric bikes
with self-guided handlebar maps for those who are seeking to add anoutdoor activity to their Wine Country itinerary. Recently listed as
Nine New Reasons to Love Napa Valley from Tasting & TouringMagazine, Change of Greenery has 35 different offers from eco-friendly
partners in Napa Valley who offer deals such as discounts at retail shops
and restaurants, complimentary goods and an array of two-for-onewine tastings from various well-known wineries with the included
Napa Valley Green Card with each rental. As an added benefit fromrenting from Change of Greenery, the firm will pick up your retail
purchases from listed partners and have them ready for you when you
drop off your electric bike.Whats new this year for Change of Greenery are the newly added
bike maps that start and finish from the Napa Valley Marriott. Guestscan now choose routes such as The Dry Creek/Oakville Grade Route,The Oak Knoll District, The Downtown Napa Loop and The Road To
The Hess Collection along with the very popular SilveradoTrail/Yountville Loop. New partners have been added such as The
Monticello Deli and The Food Mill, both offering discounted sand-
wiches and pizzas for their biking picnic as well as getting a free dessertfrom Bistro Sabor with a meal purchase.
The new self-guided bike tours for The Downtown Napa Loop andThe Road to the Hess Collection can be rented for $40 per person for
four-hours along with the most popular all-day touring option at $50
per person.For people who arent familiar with Change of Greenerys
egreenery electric bicycles, these unique bikes can cruise at a top
speed of 18mph and can reach a range of over 30-miles using pedal-assist. For those seeking a break from time-to-time, these battery-
powered velos are also equipped with a throttle, which acts as a mopedwith a twist of the wrist. Carolyn Nguyen, General Manager of Change
of Greenery states, Visitors of all ages can bike Napa Valley with these
electric cruisers. Guests can go the distance without worrying whetherthey will be able to return to their starting point or be frustrated trying
to catch up with other cyclists who have more stamina than the average
person. All electric bike rentals are fully equipped with a removablebasket, a removable combination lock and a bicycle helmet.
With the new multi-million dollar renovation at the hotel, guests
have an array of activities to choose from - such as lounging by thepool, exercising in our fitness center, relaxing at the spa as well as
dining at the new VINeleven restaurant. With the electric bikespremises, visitors can truly have everything at their fingertips, s
Todd Iseri, Director of Marketing at The Napa Valley Marriott.For visitors rentingan electric bike during their trip to wine coun
the Napa Valley Marriott will be offering 10% off on all of their
treatments to end their memorable stay in Californias Wine CounTo book your Napa Valley electric bike tour or for more informa
and tutorial, visit www.changeofgreenery.com or call (707) 596-04
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Summer Movie Series Benefits Napa Valley Family Centers
Sterling Vineyards, the landmark Calistoga winery, announces the
ninth annual Sterling Silver Screen Series. Once again, through the
generosity of NBC Universal, the 2011 summer season of movies in
the vineyards will feature classic and neo-classic films in a range ofgenres from the Universal archives. All proceeds from the summer
screenings will benefit two local non profits; the Calistoga Family
Center and the St. Helena Family Centers. To date, the Sterling
Silver Screen program has raised more than $120,000 for local char-
ities.
The next Sterling Silver Screenings features the Marx Brothers in
Monkey Business on Saturday, August 20. Made in 1931, this classic
comic favorite was the boys first Hollywood feature and stars
Groucho, Zeppo, Harpo and Chico as stowaways on an ocean liner.
Hilarious antics ensue as they encounter gangsters and true love while
avoiding capture by the crew.
Seabiscuit, on Saturday, September 10, is the true story of the
Depression-era racehorse that, despite his small stature and a slight
limp, became an unlikely track champion and symbol of hope for a
generation of Americans. Seabiscuit united his owner, trainer, jockey
and an entire nation and proved that heart and tenacity can triumph
against all odds.
The season concludes on Saturday, October 1 with Saboteur, a
1942 Hitchcock thriller. When sabotage destroys part of an aircraft
factory, plant worker Barry Kane is accused of the crime. In an
attempt to clear his name, he sets out to track down the man he
believes to be the actual saboteur. The two men confront each other
in a memorable showdown atop the Statue of Liberty. A precursor toNorth by Northwest and The Fugitive, the Saboteur screenplay was
written by the legendary Dorothy Parker.
The Sterling Silver Screen Series is very popular with Valley resi-
dents said Mark Mathewson, Sterling Vineyards Visitors Center
Manager. Remarkably, we have fans that plan their summer getaways
around our screening schedule. Bring your friends and family to Ster-
ling, watch a great movie over a glass of wine and benefit two local
causes.
Each screening offers wine tasting and festival seating on the S
ling Vineyard Meadow at Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Lan
Calistoga. All Sterling Silver Screen films are suitable for inform
family viewing; however, parents are suggested to review MPAA a
sories online in advance of attendance - and note that some filmsnot rated.
The grounds open at 7 p.m. and guests are encouraged to ar
early, dress in layers and bring a blanket or low backed beach ch
to sit on. A pre-show of classic cartoons, followed by the feat
presentation, begins at dusk. Admission tickets are $10 for adults
$5 for children (under 16). All proceeds from tickets sales an
percentage of wine sales benefit the non-profit Stars & Vines Fu
More information is available online at www.sterlingvineyards.com
by calling (707) 942-3322.
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As Frank Vezer says with great pride, The 2006 and 2007 vintages
of Vezer Cabs and Zins rock the house. In the last 18 months, both
in the major national and international competitions, Vezer has wongold, double gold and tied for Best in Class for North Central Coast
Appellation.Only some of the finest restaurants and wine shops in the country
carry Vezer, and only by special arrangement. The wines range from
$50 to $100 retail, but wine club members get a great discount and aguaranteed of allocations. If you try to get this wine anywhere else if
you can even find it you can expect to pay close, to or more than,$200 per bottle. The winery has discovered that when people join
they do not let their membership go. In fact, Vezer has one of the
highest club retentions of all time. There are many reasons to joinother than the award-winning wine shipments and the benefits that
give you VIP status and recognition. Theres ambiance that you simply
cannot get anywhere else, free tastings for up to four to six people, aprivate tasting room and club room onsite, ATV tours, free wine club
pick-up parties with live music, exceptional food and wine servedright from the barrels.
Winter pick-up parties are usually barrel burning events, roasting
linguica, Hungarian Paprika Bacon and sausages from all over theworld, accompanied by hearty Zins, some seductive Cabernets, Petite
Sirah and Barrel Room Select Blends. And try roasting smores over theopen fire while tasting some of the finest white and ruby Ports.
At the spring and summer pick-up parties there are outd
movies, barbecues and live music in the gardens, either at the Pri
Ranch or the small Western Village of Mankas Corner. (The Vezbought Mankas Corner, in its entirety, several years back and re
vated into a European-style oasis. Here you feel like you were onset with Russell Crowe in the movie A Good Year.) Throughout
year there are special concerts and formal dinners at the winery an
the private ranch. Just imagine one of Americas greatest tenors starwith the ballet Besame Mucho as the light slowly turns its focus
the star standing in the middle of the vineyard, secluded in a primile-long valley owned by the Vezers, then all the sudden this be
tiful blond in a cobalt blue gown starts on the hillside nearby with
instrumental solo with her electric violin that simply resonthroughout the valley. Just as the sommelier pours you a wine r
from a magnum of one of Vezers private reserves, all while enjoy
wild boar, Moroccan chicken or filet mignon. As owner Frank Vesays, It is truly the opportunity of a lifetime, and it is here for yo
enjoy!The wine club, due to the limited production and quaint pri
settings is anticipated to be capped at 1,000 members. The C
consists of 250 spots for Chieftains VIP Chairmens, and 750 Emembers and these two quotas are quickly filling up. Stop by and v
the Vezers and join either club at the tasting room or you can even jonline at www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.
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Music & A Slab in the Vines
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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 ofSt. 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 very
own 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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By Abigail Zimmerman
In 1969, Sonoma County issued a winery permit to two enthusi-astic entrepreneurs in pursuit of Pinot and Chardonnay. It was the first
time in almost 20 years that Sonoma issued a winery permit. SonomaCounty picked wisely.
Norman deLeuze and partner Gino Zepponi the ZD in ZD
Wines were two aerospace engineers with a penchant for makingBurgundian varietals of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This new winery
permit would alter the lives of both men and their families forever.
Pooling resources, Norman, Gino and Rosa Lee (Normans wife)rented a small farm building in the Carneros region. They purchased
wine grapes, some 50-gallon oak barrels and a redwood vat. Three
hundred cases of Pinot Noir and a small batch of White Riesling repre-sented ZDs first commercial vintage in 1969. The rest, they say, is
history.ZD Wines is still a family run operation; Julie, Brett and Robert
deLeuze have taken the torch from their parents and have furthergrown this premiere Napa Valley winery.
At ZD Wines, a commitment to family is equal to their commitment
to sustainably grown and produced wines. Before there was green oreco or organic, there were Norman and Gino out in their vineyards
in what is now known as Carneros. This was 1969 and they were still
hobbyists. But these visionaries shared a passion for the earth andhealthy farming. Today, some 40 years later, ZD estate vines are still
farmed 100% organically. Their winery is 100% solar run and theyrecycle all of their wastewater with an aerobic digester and a reclama-
tion system. (Pause for applause.)
Family and responsible winemaking are vital to the ZD Winesfamily as is giving back to the Napa Valley community that has
nurtured and sustained their dream for so many years.
Which is why this month on Saturday, August 20th from noon to4 p.m., ZD Wines will be hosting the ZD Summer Wine Celebration
specifically benefiting the Napa Boys & Girls Club Teen Center.ZD family and staff will be pairing current and new releases with
foods cooked personally by the deLeuze family. Founder and march Rosa Lee, uncles and aunts, children as well as grandchildren
already paired off and wickedly competitive about which foods wil
the most popular. You be the judge! Already on the lineup will be
fresh Ceviche with the Rosa Lee Pinot Grigio, Mushroom Crostini w
Pinot Noir, and Dry Rubbed Grilled Baby Back Ribs paired withBarbera And thats just the start of it.
Live music will be provided by Marketing Director Scott Fergu
and his band, The Staves. They will be performing groovy rock
roll, says Scott with a grin.
Entirely 100% of all ticket sales and silent auction proceeds wil
to the Napa Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. The Center has bee
dear cause for the ZD Wines family. Granddaughter and ZD CalifoSales representative, Jill deLeuze was their Program Director in 2
(before joining the family business) and felt first hand the heartach
program planning for at-risk youth with little or no funds. So in 20
the family contributed $100,000 to overhaul the basement T
Center on Pueblo Avenue. The funds purchased everything from n
floors and walls to furniture, computers, electronics and even heasnacks delivered fresh every Monday by a ZD family member.
This years event will allow ZD Wines to continue their support
funding of the Teen Center. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at
door.
In terms of vino, do not miss two wines at this Celebration!
First is the 2010 Rosa Lee Pinot Grigio ($22). Produced from
lusciously grayish-pink clusters grown here in Carneros, this PGrigio is mouth-watering with ripe peach, apricot, honeysuckle
pineapple. Perfect for summer.
Second is the 2009 Rosa Lee Barbera ($25). Harvested from
Twin Creeks Vineyard in Wooden Valley, this Napa Valley Barb
expresses supple tannins and bright acidity. Bold flavors of red
fruit and hints of cedar, spice and vanilla will pair well with any por tomato sauce dish.
Both wines do not see any distribution. The ZD Pinot Grigio
Barbera are available only at the winery itself or from the websit
Two gems waiting to be discovered!
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | NAPA VALLE
Search for Oldest Charles KrugWine Bottle Announced
Bottle to be part of history exhibit at Napa Valleys first winery
In time for the 150th anniversary of Napa Valleys first winery, thePeter Mondavi Sr. Family announces a search for the oldest CharlesKrug Winery bottle in existence. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug
Winery is the birthplace of the Napa Valley wine industry and has
been in the Peter Mondavi Family for nearly 70 of its 150 years.Peter Mondavi Jr. puts his family winerys history in perspective:
Charles Krug was founded the year President Lincoln was inaugu-rated, and the year the Civil War began. At the time, Napa Valley was
essentially the Wild West. Charles Krug first planted Mission grapes
on his St. Helena estate but he soon replanted to European varietalswhich he felt would make better wine. Wines made at the time would
have likely included claret, sherry, Madeira, sweet Tokay and Riesling,
the latter hugely popular with many of the German immigrant-winemakers in Napa Valley in the late 1800s.
Readers are encouraged to scour their wine cabinets, cellars, closetsand caves for Charles Krug wine bottles, empty or full, dating either
from pre-Prohibition or the Peter Mondavi Family era which began
with the 1944 vintage. Bottles deemed contenders will be authenti-cated by experts in the wine department of Sothebys auction house in
New York. The Peter Mondavi Family may purchase the winningbottle for display at the winery.
Plans are for an exhibit of historic artifacts from Charles Krug
Winery, which will include a towering 9000-gallon vintage redwoodfermentation tank and Charles Krugs original basket press, which he
used to crush the first harvest at his fledgling winery. The estates
Redwood Cellar will house the exhibit. The huge structure with itsmany-gabled roof and impressive belvedere was built by Charles Krug
in 1873 after his original cellar burned to the ground. On the NationalRegister of Historic Places and a California Historic Landmark, the
Redwood Cellar was restored recently to hold the Peter Mondavi
Familys reserve barrel aging room. The Cellar will eventually housethe winerys new tasting room and visitors center.
To submit an entry, visit Charles Krug on Facebook and tell them
about your bottle and post a photo, or email the story and photo [email protected] by December 31, 2011. Contenders
for the oldest bottle will be contacted with next steps.Early entries may be displayed at our annual Tastings on the Lawn
150th Anniversary celebration on September 10. For more informa-tion about the event, visit the website at charleskrug.com.
Charles Krug Winerys 150-year history traces the transformation
of the Napa Valley from Wild West to wine country destination.
With a legacy of nearly 70 years at Charles Krug, the Peter MondaviFamily is dedicated to ecological stewardship in order to preserve the
land for their children and future generations. Those efforts tosteward the land and preserve the winerys historical legacy are
earning new respect for a family long identified with California wine.
To learn more about Charles Krug Winery and the vision of the PeterMondavi Family, visit their website.
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An Authentic Food and Wine Celebration of Napa Valleys Harvest Season
Napa Valley Grapegrowers host the 4th annual Harvest Stomp, an
evening celebration at Beckstoffers Missouri Hopper Vineyard in
Napa Valleys Oakville appellation, Saturday, August 27th, from 5 to
10 p.m., featuring a showcase of diverse Napa Valley wines and anarray of exhibition-style cuisine. Stomp is Napa Valleys authentic
outdoor festival highlighting the bounty of the harvest season,
offering guests an exclusive opportunity to mingle with Napa Valleys
famous grapegrowers and vintners as they will each be pouring
their distinct Napa Valley vintages and offering a glimpse into the life
of the Valleys most renowned residents.
Epicureans will delight in wood-fired barbeque, gourmet rotis-
serie, Mexican carnitas, and oysters on the half shell. Live music will
be provided by Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players, and Big
Bang Beat will keep people rocking well into the evening. Additional
Stomp activities include an Instant Cellar raffle with a chance
win 100 bottles including selections from Araujo Estate, BON
Harlan Estate, Gallica, and Staglin a $12,000 value, as well as a l
auction featuring exclusive Napa Valley food and wine adventure
Renowned Napa Valley grapegrowers will be pouring exclusand rare wines from their vineyards. Proceeds from the Harv
Stomp support the NVGs ongoing mission of preserving a
promoting Napa Valleys world-class vineyards by providing edu
tion and outreach in the promotion of sustainable best practices.
Tickets are $225. For more details, visit www.harveststomp.coThe Napa Valley Grapegrowers is a trade organization that h
played a vital role in strengthening Napa Valley's reputation a
world-class viticultural region for over 36 years. Its mission is
preserve and promote Napa Valleys world-class vineyards. N
represents over 560 Napa County grapegrowers and associated bu
nesses. For more information, visit www.napagrowers.org.
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