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

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

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

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

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Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

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

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Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-61Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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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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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

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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

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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

t Sau tu & tas t W tas Bass

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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

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ca Pa, 11am, aa Saudays

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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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ONGOINGdi Rosanapa, 707-226-5991, www.dsapsv.

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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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Au 26: hz cas

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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 20-21: Asa cs Pas

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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


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


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

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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

Au 26: lady D

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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

Au 11: fd Dams

Au 18: Sdways

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

Au 13: Sa Baux Ws Qua au nam lms

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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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ONGOINGWine and Food Pairing

at Ferrari-CaranoVineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mamak, a a ad s ma ws w

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

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

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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

Bd Sma, 1.5 u, $65

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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

Au 26: Ka Mada

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ONGOINGSpreckels Performing Arts Centerr Pak, 707-588-3400, www.spks.m

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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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Au 20: tsa & Aav fu Vs

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

SUISUN VALLEY

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

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WINERY FEATURE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

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

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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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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

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.

Andretti Winery Re-Launches Its Major Wine Club Program

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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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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

Perfect Pairs BY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY


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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

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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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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!

ZD WinesFine Wines & Giving Back to the Teens in Napa Valley

Reopening of the

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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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