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Contrary to what you may expect, most wines today are made forconsumption while they are still young (within two years of thevintage on the label) and will not improve much over time. In fact,studies have found that the vast majority of wine today is consumedwithin a few hours of purchase.

With red wines you can generally bank on an older vintage havingmore complexity and smoothness than a younger vintage, especially forage-worthy grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and blendscontaining these grapes. Because red wines contain age-friendly tanninsand color pigments that originate from contact with grape skins andstems, and from aging in oak barrels, they continue to develop andmature inside the bottle and become more drinkable over time.

Red wines that are more expensive than average usually will improve

with age, whereas lower-priced wines, under around $15, are made formore immediate consumption within months of their release.

The issue of vintage can be complex. There are wine vintage charts(available as a reference resource in many wine stores) that list wineregions around the world and rate each vintage year according to itsquality, which is primarily determined by that years weather. Weatherin a given year is more critical in France, for example, than in the USbecause wine laws in France prohibit irrigation of vines. In other

words, the quantity of water that a vine gets is not controlled by vineyard manager like it is in California, unless the vineyard is dfarmed, which does not get irrigated. Whats more, the climatesCalifornias wine regions are fairly consistent year-to-year, makdifferences between vintages less meaningful.

Red wines age according to a curve that reaches a peak of improment and then declines. It is an educated guess by winemakers awine critics as to when in the life of the wine that peak will occur

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aPrIl 15Off the Beaten Path at Pope Valley WineryA w as v b S. Jud cds hspaMus, b ba, sss, p aa, s au & m!Pp Vay, 11:30am-4pm, $25/p ps, www.ppvaywy.m

aPrIl 15oFDma cad, Yuv, 12-5pmwww.ad.m, 707-944-2280, $50

aPrIl 16-22a in api cpin a trb Mdav Wy, oakv, 3pm, rSVPwww.bmdav.m, 888-766-6328x2

aPrIl 17Pink Party at Etudenapa, www.udws.m, 707-257-5300

aPrIl 212008 Lot No. 1 Cabernet SauvignonRelease at Louis M. Martini WineryS. ha, $30/mmbs, $40/uss, www.usma.m, 866-549-2582

aPrIl 21Lobster Fest at V. SattuiS. ha, 6:30-9:30pm, $99/mmb, $109/usswww.vsau.m, 707-963-7774

aPrIl 21-22

April in Carneroshspay d s cas. Vs papa ws!10am-4pm, $39/adv, $45, www.asws.

aPrIl 22New DARE Releases & Paella Party at ViaderD Pak, 12-4pm, $60, www.vad.m, 707-963-3816

aPrIl 26t a f c Dignnapa Vay Musum, Yuv, 7pmwww.napaVayMusum., 707-944-0500

aPrIl 27Sunsets on the Silverado Benchat William Hill Estate Winerynapa, 5:30pm-sus, rSVP qudwww.wamsa.m, 888-909-9463

aPrIl 27-29

Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner

Vaus vs & as, www.sasapds.m

aPrIl 28Spanish Dinner at Artesa

napa, $90, cub Mmb ev, www.asawy.m, 877-224-8309

aPrIl 28!WAR Arts in April Benefit

at Hess Collection

napa, 3pm, $100, www.wmavu.mwww.ss.m, 707-255-1144

aPrIl 283d ann hall cn cffhAll S. ha Wy, S. ha, 11am-3pm$60, $48/mmbs, www.aws.m, 707-967-2657

may 5Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at St. Clement

A ub mmb xusv v, S. ha, 707-265-5000

may 63rd Annual Wine Auction on the

Lawn at Charles Krug

S. ha, 2-5pm, www.asku.m, 707-967-2200

may 126th Annual Musical Bonanza

at Judds Hill Winery

W ub pkup pay & BBQ

napa, 12-3pmwww.judds.m, 707-255-2332

may 12Tacos, Tequila & Cabernet Party

at Reynolds Family Winery

napa, 6-9pm, w ub mmb v

www.ydsamywy.m, 707-258-2558

oNGoING

Live Music at Centre du Vin

lds h, Sma

www.ds.m, 707-996-9779 Ma 24: Sa Wy

Ma 31: Jss Py

oNGoINGPrivate Tastings at Viansa

www.vasa.m, 800-995-7470

iaa W & cs Pa,10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm,

$10/mmbs, $25 rsv W & fd Pa, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appm

/mmbs, $45

oNGoINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces

Thematic Wine Program

h a a wmaks.Pus, a tusday, 6:30-8pm by w-ds.

t ld a Sma, rSVP, www.dasma.m, 707-931-2042

oNGoING

Vineyard Walk & PhotographyWorkshop at B.R. Cohn Winery

g e, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/mmbs

www.b.m, 707-931-7924x123

oNGoINGExclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting

at B.R. Cohn Winery

g e, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/mmbs

www.b.m, 707-931-7924x123

oNGoINGGroup Private Tastings

at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery

hadsbu iuds 5 ws, 9-25 pp udud a, by

appm. $20 p ps, www.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

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

oNGoINGFood and Wine Pairing

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

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

oNGoING FrIDays, saturDays & suNDaysTaste with the Count at Buena VistaA 45-mu u ad w as, 11am & 12:30pm, $20A 90-mu tas w cu w rsv Bua Vsa ws cus la by cu. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266

oNGoINGWine and Food Pairingat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mamak, a a ad s ma ws w p d. 6-8 pp, $35pp, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

oNGoINGFree Guided Winery Tourat Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Wineryhadsbu Mday-Sauday, 10am, by appmwww.a-aa.m, 707-433-6700

oNGoINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKwd, t ps mmum, 2 us, $50, by appmwww.aausja.m, 707-833-4134x5258 cq cpas Bd Sma, e ps mmum, 2 us, $75 cq cpas cmp tas, e ps mmum, 1.5 us, $2 Pva ViP W tas, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 u Bx lu Pam w tu

oNGoINGTours, Tastings & Seminarsat St. Francis WinerySaa rsa, t ps mmum, ca m ma & sva888-675-Wine(9463)x255, www.saswy.m cau, day 11am-4pm, $25/$20 ub mmbs W & fd Pa, $35/$28 ub mmbs

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

oNGoINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jacksonfu, Spa sv d & w as, 10am-4pm, $25www.kj.m, 707-571-7500

oNGoING suNDays

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

oNGoING suNDaysSunday Brunch at the Centre du Vinlds h, Sma, 9am-1pmwww.ds.m, 707-996-9779

oNGoING WeekeNDsWine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz Winerycvda, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 as vs pawww.zwy.m, 707-894-3389

last thursDay oF the moNth50 Mile AV Vintner's Diningg e, Ba as & od V P n & Syas m As Vfds sud ay. 4-7PM, asws.m, rSVP, 707-935-3456

SONOMA COUNTY


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

oNGoING thursDay suNDayUnique Food & Wine Pairings

at HKG Tasting Roomg e, 12-6pm, www.pkwy.m, 707-938-7622

oNGoINGMoondance Cellars & Orchard Station Winesg e, Pad w W cuy cas tu tass, $10www.mdaas.m, 707-938-7550

oNGoING thursDay-saturDaymi-sg Win Gn thadsbu, 10:30am, $25, www.msumb.m, 800-447-3060

oNGoING moNDay-saturDayr yng e Win Vind t& ting in rdd Gp Gndgysv, 11:30am, $10, bx u pvdd $20www.yw.m, 707-431-4811

oNGoING FrIDays & saturDaysc c Wi u Ii c WinWmak J Sm ads a as bd & bad wswww.aawy.m, rSVP, 707-486-9623

eVery WeDNesDay & saturDaysn r oigin F mSaa rsa Vas Bud pak , 8:3 0am-, 707-522-8629

eVery FrIDay morNINGsn V F mDp Pak, Sma, 9am-, 707-538-7023

eVery other WeDNesDayt a f Wining WpP Vyads, Sma, 10:30am-12pm

www.pvyads.m, 707-935-8311oNGoING

cing c rin cin s450 Ws Spa S, Sma, ck wbs sdu.www.amks.m, 707-933-0450

oNGoINGW Fg cn f aSaa rsa, wsaas., 707-546-3600 Ma 22: Z Ma 24: ly tm Ap 1: Ama Pam Sw 4 Ap 6: lsa lampa Ap 17: Dsys c-c Su Ap 19: hw Mad Ap 20: Mk Bba

oNGoINGsp Pfing a cnr Pak, 707-588-3400, www.spks.m, 707-588-3400

oNGoINGliv sw hpn tvnSbasp, www.pmk.m, 707-829-7300 Ma 22: f Kx fvs Ma 23: lys B Ma 24: emapa Ma 26: Yam B & t Yw Wa Dub Squad

Ma 30: gss ey Ma 31: Dy Damds Ap 1: fsb Ap 5: hyka & gy fas

oNGoING thursDaysWin td si big b mguv, 6-8pm, www.bbmmak.m, 707-604-7295

oNGoING FrIDaysmi Vin di a ting lngcvda, 7-9pm, www.vdam.m, 707-894-6166

oNGoING saturDaysswi, sniff & sip ( Win 101)B 3 W Ba, fam Sma Mss i & Spa, Sma10-10:45am, www.am.m/sma, 707-938-9000


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oNGoING throuGh march 31

Collage Retrospective by Douglas DeVivo

at Charles Creek Tasting Room & Gallery

Sma, 11am-6pm, www.ask.m, 707-935-3848

oNGoING throuGh march

March Madness at B.R. Cohn Winery

W & cs ta Pas & Maum tas

g e, www.b.m, 800-330-4064

oNGoING throuGh early sPrING 201216 ann sp exii FINale

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t Supu v a b s u dusk, wd by a ass w

wys vada, w s spaua vw sus. 11am-5pm, day

www.pwy.m, 707-528-Wine

oNGoING throuGh juNe 4

t W sw W hng W 8 sp

A nw la gay, cs, Sma

www.supus.m, 707-933-1300

march 21-22

Paintn The Wine Country: A Hands-On

Workshop at Sonoma Country Antiques

Sma, 10am-4pm, $190, 707-938-8315

www.smauyaqus.m

march 23-256 ann ain c Fiv

Vaus vs, Pas k a wbs mp s.

Sa Sma cuy, Pauma

www.asassva.m

march 23 aPrIl 15

Dn Givnni

caba ta, Pauma

www.abaa., 707-763-8920

march 24

Nantucket in the Caves at Gloria Ferrer

B WMa famy g & ha c

Sma, www.wma., 707-935-1946

march 24

tip bind Fd & Win Piingns ra Wy, Sma, 6:30-9pm

www.sa.m, 707 -938-8822

march 24

Pn: t uinin a f

egg Ding Wp

Sma cuy Musum, Saa rsa, 11am-3pm

www.smauymusum., 707-579-1500

march 24 may 26

bid f F exii

Bm idpd & Suds A Ass

t gay Sa ad hav, Saa rsa, 707-578-9123

march 25

Balletto Vineyards Winemaker Dinner

f gad rsaua & Bs Ba, Sbasp

www.bavyads.m, rSVP, 707-824-2030

march 29

m sn spp

DaV fams & Wy, hadsbu, 6-8:30pm, $85, 475/mmbs

www.dav.m, 707-431-8000x1

march 30

Wine Dinner with Tom Meadowcroft

of Meadowcroft Wines

cmmuy ca, Sma, $49.95, $39.95/mmbs

www.madwamyws.m, rSVP, 707-938-7779

march 30

Friday Music at Sebastiani Vineyards

Sma, 6-9pm, , www.sbasa.m, 707-933-3230

march 30 aPrIl 1anniv cinDu-gdd Wy, Sbasp, 10am-4:30pmwww.dudd.m, 707-827-3600

march 31Cioppino & Vino Fest at Viansa

Sma, 1-3pm, $50, $40/mmbswww.vasa.m, 707-935-4726

march 31

Spring Wine Club Party at Hop Kilnhadsbu, www.pkwy.m, 707-433-6491

march 31Heroes with Heart

at Vintners Inn Event Center

Pas hspa Assa, Saa rsa, 5-9pmwww.vs.m, jw@s., 707-523-3728

march 31md h blus Pak cubus, Pauma, $75www.madaba., 707-778-4798

aPrIl 8Easter Sunrise Service at Cline Cellars

Sma, 5:14am, www.as.m, 707-940-4043

aPrIl 8

e snd ai swing & mifs Vyads, fswww.svyads.m, 707-874-1010

aPrIl 8e snd bn & egg hnfam Sma Mss i & Spa, Smawww.am.m/sma, 707-939-2477

aPrIl 12svn bin l: c ndPii in lnd f rnvSma cuy Musum, Saa rsa, 6-7:30pmwww.smauymusum., 707-579-1500

aPrIl 14Inz s: m c f aiSma cuy Musum, Saa rsa, 10am-4pmwww.smauymusum., 707-579-1500

aPrIl 14m ai: Inz sSma cuy Musum, Saa rsa, 6-7:30pmwww.smauymusum., 707-579-1500

aPrIl 14-15Irs bKwd Vyads, Kwd, 11am-4pm, $20, $10/mmbswww.kwdvyads.m, 707-282-8218

aPrIl 14-15tx rif PDu-gdd Wy, Sbasp, 10am-4:30pmwww.dudd.m, 707-827-3600

aPrIl 15Cellar Club Wine Club Release

Party at Dutcher Crossing

hadsbu, 11am-4pm, rSVPwww.dusswy.m, 707-431-2700x20 4

aPrIl 20Tapas on the Terrace at Gloria Ferrer

Sma, 5:30-7:30pm, $35, $29.75/mmbswww.a.m, 707-933-1999

aPrIl 21Earth Day at Rodney Strong Vineyards

hadsbu, 10-11am, www.dys.mWak w w rya Dk, susaab vuu spas, u savyad xp s maam, wa sva qus, vps, ps maam ad w wk w nau av quay.opa wy u ad as mmday w.rSVP 707-433-0904, md 20 pp, a as.

aPrIl 21b ting Fivladmak Vyads, Kwd, 12-4pmwww.admakw.m, 707-833-0053

aPrIl 21cpin cn siladmak Vyads, Kwd, 1-4pmwww.admakw.m, 707-833-0053

aPrIl 21-22

April in Carneroshspay d s casVs papa ws! 10am-4pm, $39/adv, $45www.asws.

aPrIl 228 ann P FPauma Maa Busss c, Paumawww.paumaa.m

aPrIl 22cdnn & cqSma-cu, Wds, 11am-2pm, $35, $25/mmbswww.smau.m, rSVP, 707-237-3489

aPrIl 22e D & Wn FivWds tw g, Wdswww.wwds.m, 707-838-1252

aPrIl 22e D cpin e tQuva Vyad & Wy, hadsbu, 11am & 1pmwww.quvaw.m, 707-431-8354x224

aPrIl 28Ledson Winery Futures Release

Barrel Tasting Party

W cub Mmb ev, 6-9pmKwd, www.dswy.m, 707-537-3823

aPrIl 28Indi r cn: Fi bguda Budsu Wy, Sma, 7pm, $15/adv, $20www.ubu.m, 707-938-5277

aPrIl 2831 ann b & egg DDww Pauma, 10am-5pm

www.paumadww.m

aPrIl 28-2923rd Annual Passport to Dry Creek Valle

Vs papa ws Dy ck Vay!11am-4:30pm, $120/2 day, $70/Suday y, www.wdv.m

aPrIl 29sping aniq FiDww Pauma, www.paumadww.m

WeDNesDays may 2 october 17Win & sn in PdiPaads rd Wy, Saa rsa, 6pmwww.pwy.m, 707-528-9463

may 5cin d mrbd famy Wy, Sma, 12-3pm, $30/mmbs, $40www.bdamywy.m, rSVP, 707-939-6903

may 5-6ann cp hins ra Wy, Sma, 10am & 2pm$45/mmbs, $65/a, $25/ud 21www.sa.m, 7 07-938-8822

may 10Win Dinn si: a. rfniSa rsaua, fam Sma Mss i, Smawww.am.m/sma, 707-938-9000

may 10jnnif b l: t Ingp fPw in rin Vi aSma cuy Musum, Saa rsa, 6-7:30pmwww.smauymusum., 707-579-1500


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may 11Fte De La Fleur Dinner at Chateau St. Jean

Kwd, 6:30-9:30pm, $150/mmb, $175www.aausja.m, rSVP, 800-543-7572

may 1211th Annual Spring Fling Gala:

Viva Las Vegas at Soda Rock Winery

Bs cd Vyad Wks Sasp fudhadsbu, www.wswy.m, 707-433-4355

may 12Annual Reserve Merlot Vertical

Tasting at Chateau St. Jean

Kwd, 11am, $60/mmb, $75, rSVPwww.aausja.m, 800-543-7572

may 12Spring Fest at Christopher Creek Winery

hadsbu, 11am-4pm, $10, mmbs/

www.spk.m, 707-433-2001

may 12Dni m l: F r N hiSma cuy Musum, Saa rsa, 6-7:30pm

www.smauymusum., 707-579-1500

may 12-13Fte De La Fleur Celebration of

the Flower at Chateau St. JeanKwd, 10am-5pm, $20/mmb, $25

www.aausja.m, 800-543-7572

may 13r & r: a m D cinQuva Vyad & Wy, hadsbu

www.quvaw.m, 707-431-8354x224

may 13m D t sndwi & cdnnfs Vyads, fswww.svyads.m, 707-874-1010

may 13t mDu-gdd Wy, Sbasp, 10am-4:30pm

www.dudd.m, 707-827-3600

eVery secoND saturDayFd & Win PiingMnab rd tas rm, hpad, www.mabd.m, 707-744-1986

oNGoINGsn tinf Ba, www.skuka.m, 866-457-5865

Ap 7-8: eas e expss

oNGoING FrIDaystn Vig mi a sit cas, lw lak, 6-9pm, www.as.m, 707-994-3354

aPrIl 8e bn

Md h, Md, 8am-2:30pmwww.md.m, 707-937-0511

aPrIl 14e D Fi Fiv 2012BArrA Md, rdwd Vay, 11am-4pm,

www.baamd.m, 707-485-0322

may 5-6Hopland Spring Passport Weekend

A 16 papa ws, 11am-5pm, $201-800-564-2582 vs www.dsapad.m.

may 12m D bnMd h, Md

www.md.m, 707-937-0511

SAN FRANCISCO

oNGoING

sn swi

fu Sass h, Sa fas, 5:30-7:30pm

www.usass.m/saas, 415-633-3838

oNGoING throuGh aPrIl 22m + spii, t sp f spn D s

d Yu Musum, Sa fas, www.ams.

oNGoING throuGh auGust 9

a t: sn Fni 1964

d Yu Musum, Sa fas

www.ams., 415-750-3531


t c f b: t V iin avn-Gd

l h, Sa fas

www.ams., 415-750-3531


cidn b f Viin e

l h, Sa fas

www.ams., 415-750-3531

march 22

B.R. Cohn Wine Dinner

h nkk, Sa fas

www.b.m, 415-394-1111

march 24-25

Rhne Rangers: San Francisco Grand Tasting

fsva Pav, f Mas, Sa fas, 2-5pm

www.as., 800-467-0163

march 24-25

t Ind F Ind/od F Pp-up

o Avu Pams, tasu isad, Sa fas, 10am-5pm

www.tasuisadfa.m, 415-898-0245

march 24 auGust 9

t Fin Wd f jn P Gi: F

sidw cw

d Yu Musum, Sa fas

www.ams., 415-750-3531

march 25 aPrIl 7

m 66 ann Fw sw Pn

bi: Gdn in Pdi

Mays U Squa, Sa fas, , p du s us

aPrIl 24

cn Vind Win ting & Dinn

camp Pa, Sa fas rb ck, Wmak

www.ajs.m/saas, 415-955-5574

aPrIl 28-29

t Ind Fo Avu Pams, tasu isad, Sa fas, 9am-4pm

www.tasuisadfa.m, 415-898-0245

MARIN COUNTY

oNGoING

min cn in sn rf

www..ma.a.us, 415-499-6800

Ma 22: fam Day

Ma 23-25: Ma Pmay & Mdd S ps rumpssk

Ma 25: Ma Sympy famy c, g es ad ham

& gud Mfuzz

Ma 28: t c ts

Ap 2, 5: Ma Spaks Ss, gd Bw

SAN MATEO COUNTY

aPrIl 28-2922nd ann Pifi c D min swfsva Ma Masha M Bay Ap, ha M Baywww.mamavs.m, 650-726-2328

ALAMEDA COUNTY

WeDNesDays throuGh aPrIl 25

3rd Annual Berkeley Wine Festivalt cam h cub & Spa, Bky, 6:30pmwww.bkywsva.m Ma 28: rb Kam, $130 Ap 4: Sv oak, $165 Ap 11: opus o, $195 Ap 18: cakbad cas, $125

Ap 25: Jus Vyads, $125

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

oNGoINGting PiWau ck, www.pmv.m, 925-735-7780f: 5:30-7pm, $20, $10/mmbsSa: 3-5pm, $20, $10/mmbs

aPrIl 5

Win Piing Dinn: awd Winning Winhaa n Vyads, Bwdwww.vws.m, 925-240-2463

LIVERMORE

oNGoINGbnd tlvm Vay Pm As c, lvmwww.vmpmas., 925-373-6800

Ma 23: Jay Ua & My Mas Ma 24: hm m nY, laua ham Ma 28: t impa B eas Ma 30: ra cd

Ma 31: Aa Bass Qu Ap 13: Paua Puds Ap 14: had/Mza

oNGoINGWin cv ting expinW Vyads, lvm, 4pm Sa/Su, $10, $5/w ub mmbsrSVP, www.wvyads.m/avs, 925-456-2405

oNGoING thursDay - suNDayWin & c Piingla r Wy, lvm, 12-4:30pmwww.lrW.m, 925-243-6442

march 30r Fidruby h Wy, Pasa, 6:30-9pm, $10www.ubywy., 925-931-Wine

march 31 aPrIl 1Livermore Valleys 4th Annual

Barrel Tasting Weekend

lvm Vay Wws Assa

Vs papa ws, 12-4:30pm, $30/adv, $35www.vw., 925-447-9493

aPrIl 7ai rpin: c mddxW Vyads, lvm, 1-3pmwww.wvyads.m, 925-456-2305

aPrIl 27r Fidruby h Wy, Pasa, 6:30-9pm, $10www.ubywy., 925-931-Wine

may 2Fi Wdnd s PMa S, Dww Pasa, 4:30-10pmwww.pasadww., 92 5-484-2199

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oNGoINGsn c cn-ccam, www.sus.m, 831-620-2048 Ma 23: ea Pa t Ma 25-26: My Sympy c 5, Sus Sad Ma 31: Sd Ss

Ap 1: nadja Sa-Sb, v Ap 12: taj Maja t

oNGoINGliv Gdn s tMy, www.dsaa.m, 831-372-3800

oNGoINGliv mi krml rdit easwd Bud, cam, www.kmad.m, 831-624-6432

oNGoING thIrD thursDayssw td cnn rwMy, famy u, mus, d & a dsus, 4-8pm831-649-6690

oNGoING thIrD thursDaysmn m f aMy, ev mus, w ad s d'uvs, 5-7pm, 831-372-5477

eVery thIrD WeekeND oF the moNthPi y Win wi I c kiigin cgy, Pa yu mpmay w as w a V d Ma icam Suda! Ad sk a 30% 6 b puass & 50% ass.www..kas.m, 408-847-8827

eVery tuesDayF n mn cn Wincpa W Ba, ra cas, cam, 3-8pmwww.aas.m, 831-625-5646

eVery WeDNesDayWin Dwn Wdndf Wy, gy, 5-8pm, , www.wy.m, 408-842-3305

oNGoING thursDaysexping Winla m abu w & w appa, as a ws !cam rd Wy, cay rw, My, 4-6pm, $40

www.amd.m, 831-324-0035

FrIDays throuGh marchjzz in cBa Wy, Squ, 6-8pmwww.ba.m, 831-475-2258

march 23opning rpin, cifni Ipini:sin f Ivin mt My Musum A, My, 6-8pmwww.mya., 831-372-5477

march 23 may 27cifni Ipini:sin f Ivin mt My Musum A, Mywww.mya., 831-372-5477

march 24-25h, Gdn, cin & Win expcau gv, Saa cuz, 10am-5pm, $3, ud 12/www.babadwak.m

march 25ann G t f Pifi GvBs Pa gv Ud S Dsi a Spas Bay, Pbb Ba, 4-7pm831-642-4943

march 27In y own bd si:c Nin P DSp, Sw, Sav & lahma ra tas rm, cam Vay, 6pmwww.maa.m, 831-659-2640

march 30 - aPrIl 1mn jzz Fiv Nx Gnin jzz Fivck wbs m sdu avs & ms.Dww My, www.myjazzsva.

march 31 aPrIl 1Pinot Paradise: Taste the

Magic of Mountains Pinot Noirs

Saa cuz Muas Wwswww.smwa.m, 831-685-8463

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tags Leap Districts rock star vintners grant full, back-stage access to Napas

ost exclusive neighborhood for world-class Cabernet at annual V2V Weekend

The Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association

SLWDA) announced that tickets are now available and

elling out quickly for its annual Vineyard to Vintner (V2V)

pen House Weekend scheduled for April 27-29.

Hailed by locals and tourists alike as the must do wine

nd food event of the season, the V2V weekend uniquely

ombines intimate vintner dinners with fun-filled open

ouses and extraordinary wines from celebrated estates with

xtraordinary fare from celebrated chefs. Attendees will

xperience the best the District has to offer from friendly

astings at the homes of small, family-owned member

ineries to exclusive wine and food pairing experiences at

he Districts best known estates.

Weekend highlights kick-off on Friday evening with anncomparable food and wine experience among four distinc-

ive, multi-vintner, multi-course dinners prepared at District

ineries by renowned chefs including Top Chef Masters

lums Elizabeth Falkner and Michael Chiarello and local

ulinary aficionados Stephen Barber of Farmstead and Ken

Frank of Le Toque. These limited dinner packages, which

also include a Saturday Open House pass, are $345/perso

Saturdays Open-House festivities promise extraordina

experiences up and down the Districts three mile section

Silverado Trail. The Saturday Open House tickets, wh

provide full access to all 18 member wineries from 11 a.

to 4 p.m, are $145/person.

The weekend concludes with a District Fiesta Brunch a

Tasting from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for $50 per pers

featuring the worlds most expensive Sangria made from

blend of Stags Leap District Cabernets from its memb

wineries, truly a world exclusive.

The feedback from last years event was so spectacular,

felt a lot of pressure to turn it up that much more this yea

said Stags Leap District Winegrowers Board President a

President of Silverado Vineyards, Russ Weis. We owe it

our membership and to our guests to create an unforgettaexperience and we believe weve outdone ourselves this ye

That Sangria alone is worth the price of admission.

Tickets to this world-class weekend in wine country c

be purchased by phoning SLDWA Executive Direct

Nancy Bialek at (707) 255-1720 or via the SLDWA webs

at www.stagsleapdistrict.com/V2V.

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BY chArleS neAVe

This delightful, family-owned Sonoma County wine

manages to have a presence in the best of both worlds.

is rural and surrounded by natural beauty in an

enviable, scenic location, but it is also very accessible fr

a major highway.

To get there, you drive down a nice, two-lane road w

hills going up on to the right, and panoramic vistas of

hundreds of acres of vineyards on the left. Depending

the season, tractors, farm trucks and pickups of every

make and vintage often outnumber cars. As you contin

on you will spot what appears to be a pair of handsom

barns, but as you get closer you can see its a winery, an

an exceptionally stylish one at that. The architecture at

this 44-acre property fits into the landscape seamlessly

surrounded by vines, with the property line at the back

being the Russian River.

Turn into the long drive and go past the lovingly

restored farm house to the winery. The smaller of the tw

buildings, the one on the left, houses the tasting room,

modern and fully licensed commercial kitchen and a

private tasting room. Across from it is the cavernous ba

room which can and does -host private parties. Betwthe two is a perfectly proportioned courtyard with lots

seating, a fountain and plantings that compliments it a

It is no wonder the property is in demand for parties,

receptions, retreats and, of course, this being a prime

Wine Country estate, very memorable weddings.

It has in fact been brilliantly designed for weddings

all sizes. Besides the spacious gallery tasting room, the

private Club deLo space provides an intimate venue f

smaller tastings and dinners, and soon: wine and food

pairing seminars and educational programs. The groun

and Cabana Courtyard have been specially designed thostthose dream weddings. Theres even a two-bedroom

guest house on the grounds, plus two, brand-new, one

bedroom King Suites. And every bit of it is surrounded

vineyards, just as it should be for that special day in W

Country.

Special events aside, deLorimier has rapidly become

widely known as the hot new Cabernet House in the

Alexander Valley. Already known for quality, adding nin

vineyard designate Cabernet Sauvignons seemed like th

logical next step for owners and respected Sonoma

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County winemakers and grape

growers Ken and Diane Wilson.

Our single-designate

Cabernets express the specific

characteristics and nuances of

the distinct wine-growing

blocks of the Wilson vineyards.

With an emphasis on hands-on

cultivation practices, the

vineyards produce intense fruit

because of the low yields. This

is accomplished in a variety of

ways, including trellising,

conservative pruning, and

individualized canopy

management. The source of

these grapes is generated from

the almost 300 acres of vineyard

the Wilsons own and care for.In addition to Cabernet, they

also produce four vineyard

designate Zinfandels, a vineyard

designate Primitivo, plus

Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot,

a pair of Chardonnays and an

always refreshing Sauvignon

Blanc. As tasting room manager

Ryan Waldron so aptly puts it,

Were a Bordeaux House with a

lot more to it.

But first you need to stop by,

visit and sample. The tasting

room, with its high wood

ceilings, fireplace, old vines

above the bar and a three-sided

copper-topped tasting bar

which is backed by a large

window framing the vineyards

on the other side is the perfect

place to learn about the wines of

deLorimier.

Outside you can picnic onthe lawn and wander about. The

key to it all is to relax and enjoy,

which is what this beautiful spot

is all about. Just one more

reason why, when you visit this

part of the world, this is one

winery you will not want to

miss. And should you be lucky

enough and the planets align,

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JAMES HALLGrowing Relations and Artisanal Winemaking Techniques Make the Differ

WINEMAKER PROFILE: PATZ & HALL WINERY

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BY JoSh Stein

Established by four talented friends in 1988, Patz & Hall helped to pioneer single-vyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in California. For Founder and Winemaker James Hsuccess has been earned by building on and refining what he learned from his earlymentors: using exceptional cool-climate fruit from trusted producers; processing withgentle, small-lot fermentations; aging in custom cooperage; and then bottling, largelyunfiltered, to guarantee a uniqueness of place in each glass. James has combined thiswinemaking approach with his own boldness, imagination and trademark perfectionismwhich is why Patz & Hall wines are featured on the lists of top restaurants around theworld.

In terms of critical acclaim, the results speak for themselves. Vintage after vintage,Patz & Hall wines earn accolades as defining expressions of the grand cru-caliber vine-yards they come from. This includes approximately a dozen sites, and famed vineyardslike Hyde, Hudson, Pisoni and Zio Tony. James says the goal with each release is to creathe benchmark wine for that vineyard the wine that becomes the reference for thatcombination of location and varietal for all future bottlings. Despite site-specific wine-makings rigor, this is the desire that drives James, and for wine lovers it has yielded mothan-ample rewards.

James Halls passion for wine began while traveling with his family through Europe the late 1960s. Later, he met fellow wine enthusiast and future Patz & Hall founder AnMoses at UC Santa Cruz, where James would often study winemaking textbooks, despi

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JCB TASTING ROOM & WINE BARFrom Thursday to Saturday the tasting room becomes a luxurious wine bar by night. Open until 9 p.m., guests canenjoy wines by the glass. Stop in before going to dinner on the Healdsburg square for a glass of bubbles as an aperitif!

Founded by Jean-Charles Boisset, this ber-chic wine tasting salon is an

unforgettable place where you may taste JCB, a personal collection of limited-

edition wines that he has curated and selected from the best wines from his fam

collection of wineries.

JCB embraces style and fashion in equal measure to exceptional wines, and t

tasting room here perfectly embodies this union of luxury, fashion and wine, wh

the wines are defined by a number, rather than a vineyard or a particular terroir

Ask about the numbers Each has a fascinating story!

Also while here, ask for one of the gems from the familys amazing collection

wineries in Burgundy or Sonoma. In

addition to the JCB collection of wines, the staff always has a few wines open to

enhance your experience from DeLoach Vineyards, Domaine de la Vougeraie or

even Raymond

Vineyards, Boissets Napa winery.

The large white marble table that spans the middle of the room invites guests

enjoy a convivial tasting and communal atmosphere; sometimes the concierge-l

staff even sits to guide and educate guests as they taste through the flights.

There is a small tasting bar across the back of the room, which is painted bla

and decorated with the numbers and descriptors of the JCB wines. Displays of w

and Baccarat crystal are artfully set up around the room. Tres chic!

JCB Tasting Room & Wine Bar is simply an experience not to be missed!

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ST. SUPERY ESTATEVINEYARDS & WINERYBY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY

Usually cutting edge and traditional Napa are never

intertwined when describing a winery, but here at St. Supry

Vineyards and Winery that is exactly what you will find. The

are located on Highway 29 in Rutherford in the heart of Nap

Valley. The winery is owned by the Skalli Family of France

whose family has made wine for several generations.

The winery offers guests a very unique wine tasting

experience. While their main tasting room and gallery are be

remodeled, guests have a rare opportunity to taste in theAtkinson House which is on the National Historic Register. T

house dates back to the 1800s and has been restored and

decorated with period furniture while offering an intimate

setting to taste wine surrounded by amazing views of the

vineyards. All current vintages, as well as library tasting flight

are offered daily. To further explore the rich history of St. Sup

schedule a Historical Tasting Tour which includes a vineyard

walk and history of the winery followed by wine tasting in th

Atkinson House.

Their Rutherford estate vineyard surrounds the winery an

planted with the red Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvigno

Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Their other estate

vineyard, Dollarhide Ranch, is nestled in a serene corner of N

Valley with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 feet above s

level. This estate vineyard is the origin of most St. Supry win

and provides distinct characters derived from the Dollarhide

terroir.

Their main building that houses the two tasting rooms an

fine art gallery is scheduled to re-open toward the end of Ap

This construction is much needed as they embark on a new

of wine education that will entice the senses. Here, visitors w

be greeted and be able to schedule an exclusive wine tasting

experience. Once opened, state-of-the-art technology will be

presented in a traditional Napa setting. With catwalk views o

wine production along with exciting tours, St. Supry has, in

fact, carved out their niche as a cutting-edge winery producin

premium Bordeaux style wines without sacrificing the charm

Napa.

So, on your next trip to Napa Valley, visit St. Supry for on

of their unique guided tours or library tastings.Their estate is

open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call ahead to sched

a tour at 1-800-231-9116 or email [email protected].

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Celebrate The Napa Valley Collection with Four Weeks ofWinery Art Crawls, Tours and Tastings in The Legendary Napa Valley

Throughout the month of April, the second annual Napa Valley

Arts in April celebrates The Napa Valley Collection: the famed

wine regions other collection of priceless vintages significant 20thand 21st century artwork. Winery art collections include work by

notable contemporary painters Francis Bacon and Jean Dubuffet, as

well as sculptors George Rickey and Richard Serra. Napa Valley Arts

in April 2012 celebrates the Napa Valley Collection by letting mad-

about-art winemakers collaborate with collection curators and

favorite artists to turn the Napa Valley into a month-long art and wine

crawl, made up of a variety of interactive art programs, curator-led

tours, special exhibitions and inspired tastings. Many winery art

activities are complimentary, and neighboring lodging establishments

and spas welcome guests to complement Napa Valley Arts in April

happenings with special offers from the best in wine, food and well-

ness.The Napa Valley Arts in April festivities progress geographically

week by week; beginning with Calistoga (April 1-7), followed by St.

Helena and Rutherford (April 9-15), Oakville and Yountville (April 16-

22), and finally Napa, Carneros and American Canyon (April 23-30).

Calistoga, the Valleys northernmost region kicks off Napa Valley

Arts in April on April 1. Throughout the Calistoga week, local wineries

showcase impressive collections including the amazing sculpture,

painting, and decorative objects collection at Clos Pegase.

From April 9-15, wineries around St. Helena and Rutherford t

center stage, featuring an exclusive exhibition of photography

Markham Vineyards by photojournalist Baron Wolman, Rolling St

magazines first chief photographer. This week only, original con

sheets belonging to Mr. Wolmans personal collection will be on vi

From April 16-22, wineries in Oakville and Yountville showc

permanent and rotating exhibitions, such as Robert Mondavi Win

permanent collection that holds work by Francis Bacon and a rota

exhibition space currently showing Napa Valley artist Nancy Wi

monotypes and paintings.

April 23-30, Napa, Carneros and American Canyons art-focu

wineries include The Hess Collection, which is displaying a select

of Donald Hess personal modern and contemporary collec

including artwork by artists Robert Motherwell and Magdal

Abakanowicz (see page 36).

A full list and detailed map of participating wineries, as well

variety of art viewing and wine tasting special offers, can be dow

loaded at the official Legendary Napa Valley website. Maps and in

mation are also available at all participating wineries, the Napa Va

Welcome Center, all chambers of commerce offices and many ot

locations throughout the Napa Valley.

For more information on Napa Valley Arts in April special of

and opportunities, visit www.LegendaryNapaValley.com.



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HAGAFEN CELLARSPremier Winery Promises Three Key Ingredients inEvery Bottle of Wine: Passion, Soul and EnjoymenBY MonicA l. DAShWooD

The most inviting quality about Hagafen Cellars, besides their delicious

varietal wines, is Ernie Weir, the winemaker and owner. Known as DonErnesto Hagafen to his vineyard crew, he works in close connection with h

staff, producing some of the finest wines in Napa Valley. Ernie recognizes t

moniker, Don Ernesto Hagafen, as a sign of affection, respect and admirat

earned over the years. Ernie is just like his award-winning wines, friendly,

approachable, sophisticated and easy going. The tasting room and winery

grounds, where you can sit and sample exceptional wines, carry the same

warm and welcoming feel with its outdoor scents of rosemary and citrus,

sounding wind chimes, Italian landscaped gardens and mosaic patio table

designed by his wife, Irit Weir.

Ernie and Irit Weir started Hagafen Cellars in 1979, with their first

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commercially released vintage in 1980.

Over the years, Ernie has perfected the craft

of winemaking and loves to play an active

role in every aspect of the business, from

grape growing to winemaking to marketing.

I like the challenge, working with all thesedifferent grapes to see which wines I will

make each year. I find it fun, exciting and

interesting. Hagafen Cellars vintages are

put together based on wines Ernie

personally enjoys, as well as feedback from

his customers. He listens closely, hearing what they have to say on

any given day in the tasting room.

Hagafen Cellars has many fine wines in which to choose. They

produce 8-10 varietals each year and offer 20 distinct vintages on

their tasting menu, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah,

White Riesling and Zinfandel. They also produce three highlyacclaimed Brut Cuve sparkling wines as well as late harvest dessert

releases. Their small lot releases start with superb fruit, where they

seek to shape each vintage to showcase its uniqueness from the

region in which it originates. For this reason, their production is

only 8,000 cases, coming from their own 20-acre estate and from

other select growers from the Napa Valley and Lake County regions.

You know their wines are exceptional if the White House has

been serving Hagafen Cellar wines, on and off, to foreign dignitaries

since the 1980s. Put simply, their award-winning wines are best in

class, winning gold medals throughout the decades, including their

2010 Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley; the 2009 Merlot,

Napa Valley Estate Bottled; as well as the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon,

Napa Valley Estate Bottled; 2007 Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley Estate

Bottled and many more.

Hagafen Cellars is excited to announce their newly released 2011

Sauvignon Blanc which comes from the Moskowite Ranch on the

eastern foothills of Napa Valley. This older Sauvignon Blanc vineyard

has been the source for their Sauvignon Blanc wines for over a

decade and is a hillside planting with well-exposed fruit, allowing

beautiful aromatic fruitiness to surface naturally. The nose of Oro

Blanco grapefruit, which is also grown here on their property at the

winery, stands out with its strong pungent flavors. Its the amazing

balance of fruitiness and tart acid that makes this wine one you willnot want to put down.

Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m., by appointment only, except

Saturdays and holidays. Tastings of seasonal wine library releases of

past vintages are also available by appointment. Hagafen Cellars

offers their award-winning wines at their tasting room, on-line, in

select stores and restaurants, but also through their three distinct

exclusive wine clubs: Prix, Hagafen and R.S. (residual sugar).

Take a beautiful drive along the Silverado Trail and stop by

Hagafen Cellars. Everyone working there wants you to come and

taste the passion, soul and enjoyment in every sip of Hagafen wine.

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Take a sweet detour and visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and Factory in

Fairfield. The company has opened its doors to visitors curious to see how Jelly

Bellyjelly beans are made. In addition to more than 90 flavors of the legendary J

Belly jelly bean, Jelly Belly makes 100 other confectionery delights and operates a

chocolate shop with hand-dipped delicacies. Guests can sample any of these swee

creations at the Sample Bar inside the Visitor Center.Located in Fairfield, just off Interstate 80 near the junction with Highway 12, t

Visitor Center is the place to stop for a total jelly bean experience complete with

bean-shaped pizzas and burgers available from the Jelly Belly Caf.

The free guided walking tour of the Jelly Belly factory begins in the spacious

Visitor Center and leads visitors on a 40-minute tour. Afterward, visitors can peru

the Jelly Belly Gift Store filled with souvenirs, Jelly Belly jelly beans, confections an

factory seconds known as Belly Flops. Youll also find post-season sweets and

discontinued gift items at deep discounts on occasion.

Just in time for Easter, Wendell and Wendy Bunny will be available for photo

the Jelly Belly Visitor Center from April 2-6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 7, 1 p.m

4 p.m.For an extra special Easter celebration, join Mr. Jelly Belly, Wendell and Wendy

Bunny for a private brunch on Saturday, April 7th at 10 a.m. $19.99 for children

and adults ages 3+. Children ages two and under free. Tickets by advance purcha

only, make reservations at www.JellyBelly.com. The Jelly Belly Visitor Center is clo

Easter Sunday, April 8th.

The Jelly Belly Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for

holidays. Free tours operate every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., tour information

available at 1-800-953-5592. For help planning your trip, events, special hours an

other information, please visit www.JellyBelly.com. No reservations necessary,

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All-Gay Winemakers Dinner returns to Napa Valley

On the Napa Valley Wine Train

Out In The Vineyard and the Napa Valley Wine Train are pleased

to announce the return of the one-of-a-kind-experience, The (Bigger)

Gay Train, a food and wine event. On Saturday, March 31st, localLGBT Winemakers will be pouring their wines paired with the

inspired cuisine of Executive Chef Kelly MacDonald.

The evening be filled with unforgettable memories on the rails of

Napa Valley, aboard the legendary Wine Train. As the train departs,

guests will enjoy a multiple course meal paired with wines from LGBT

Winemakers found in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Sarah

Bennett, Navarro Vineyards; Greg Bjornstad, Bjorstad Cellars; M

Lyon, Sebastiani Vineyards; and Jeff Durham and Joey Wolo

Gentleman Farmer Wines, will be on board to meet and g

throughout the evening.

Due to last year's overwhelming response we are creating a mexpansive event. In this case bigger is better and a lot more fun!

Join Out In The Vineyard and the Napa Valley Wine Train fo

truly remarkable experience.

The Big Gay Train Dinner is a new multiple-course menu desig

by Wine Train Chef, Kelly Macdonald, and paired with LGBT W

makers from Napa and Sonoma valleys

Check in time is at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $160 for the Gourm

Express Car or $175 for the VIP Vista Dome Car. More information

available at winetrain.com/big-gay-train. Reservations can be made

calling the Napa Valley Wine Train at 1-800-427-4124.

The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most unique and b

Napa restaurants. This top dining establishment is housed inantique train that runs on 25-miles of track in the heart of the N

Valley. The train itself has two engines, three kitchens on board an

collection of early 20th century rail cars that are pure Americana

offers guests great regional food and fabulous, hard-to-find wi

Enjoy winery tours, wine tasting on board and celebrity winema

dinners. A great place to celebrate your special moments, or jus

enjoy everyday life. For more information, go to winetrain.com.

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Mnage Trois Pinot Grigio is

the perfect, all-purpose white wine

Trinchero Family Estates recently

announced they are launching a Mnage

Trois Pinot Grigio. To play off the namesake,

the renowned Napa Valley winery first

launched Mnage Trois with blends: red,

white and ros. The Mnage Trois red blend

topped charts as the #1 red blend wine, then

quickly became the #1 overall red wine in the

United States. The white and ros quickly

followed, taking the titles respectively as

the #1 Premium White and #1 Ros sold in

the United States. In addition to topping the

charts, Mnage Trois continues to lead the

pack with recent accolades like this yearsImpact Hot Brand Award and the Fast

Track Brand Award.

In response to high consumer demand for

the blends, Mnage Trois adapted new

marketing and winemaking strategies with

the release of single varietal wines, like the

Mnage Trois Chardonnay in 2009 and

Moscato in fall of 2011. We are expanding

and have been looking to add varietals to

enhance our fine wine profile, states

Marketing Director Tim Peters. Consumerdemand for the brand continues to grow, so

it was a natural progression to produce a

Pinot Grigio, the ideal complement to our

existing counterparts.

Were incredibly excited to hear what

consumers have to say about Mnage Trois

Pinot Grigio, says Bob Torkelson, President

and COO of Trinchero Family Estates. The

Pinot Grigio is designed specifically to

capture the essence of what Mnage Trois

consumers want in wine: delicious on its

own and wonderfully versatile with food,fruit-forward, essentially the perfect way to

end the day. After an amazing couple of

years with the blended wines and our single

varietal Chardonnay and Moscato, intro-

ducing the Pinot Grigio would give Mnage

Trois consumers a fresh new wine to enjoy.

Winemakers ventured across Californi

find the best regions that produce the Pi

Grigio varietal, the perfect addition to

brands existing portfolio of fun, fest

wines. The 2010 Mnage Trois Pinot Griis cold-fermented in steel tanks, comple

avoiding malolactic fermentation resultin

a wine erupting with zesty tropical f

aromas, vivid fruit flavors balanced

mouth-watering acidity. Its a Pinot Grigio

appeal to all palates with its balance of acid

and fruit. Mnage Trois Pinot Grigio can

found at restaurants and retailers nationw

with a suggested retail price of $9.99 a bot

Taste Mnage Trois wines at the Foli

Deux tasting room on Highway 29 at 74

St. Helena Highway, Oakville, just northYountville. Come enjoy the beautiful grou

and dont forget to bring your picnic lun

Tasting room hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p

daily.

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at www.menageatroiswines.com.

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to not let their membership go. In fact, Vezr has one of the highest

club retentions of all time. There are many reasons to join other thanthe award-winning wine shipments and the benefits that give you VIP

status and recognition. Theres ambiance that you cannot get anywhereelse, free tastings for up to four people, a private tasting room and club

room onsite, ATV tours, free wine club pick-up parties with live music,

exceptional food and wine served right 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 the

open fire while tasting some of the finest white and ruby Ports.At the spring and summer pick-up parties there are outdoor movies,

barbecues and live music in the gardens, either at the Private Ranch orthe quaint Western Village of Mankas Corner. Throughout the year,there are special concerts and formal dinners. The wine club, due to

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tains VIP Chairmens, and 750 Elite members and these two quotas

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The 2012 Solano Wine & Food Jubilee will celebrate its 25th

anniversary when the event returns to the Nut Tree Complex inVacaville on April 27. In honor of this silver celebration, event

organizers promise an array of enhancements that should make

the Wine & Food Jubilee already Solano Countys must-do

social event of the year an even hotter ticket to obtain.

The Solano Wine & Food Jubilee is the primary fund-raising

event for the programs of NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement, and

over the past 24 years the gala affair has raised more than $2

million. These funds have enabled NorthBay to provide physical,

emotional and spiritual care for the terminally ill, allowing these

patients and their families to live their final days as peacefully

and as comfortably as possible.

The Jubilee, as the areas premiere food and wine tasting event,will offer ticket-holders an opportunity to spend hours tasting an

array of sweet and savory foods from the regions most notable

restaurants and food merchants, paired with pourings from

numerous top-flight wineries and breweries.

There are also several exciting new 25th anniversary twists

planned, including a raffle with $35,000 in cash and prizes. The

top prize in the raffle is an Electra Glide Ultra Limited motorcycle

in Vivid Black donated by Harley-Davidson ($23,999 MSRP), and

$11,000 in additional cash prizes. Making this deal even more

enticing is the buy two, get the third free offer.

The 2012 Silent Auction is sure to include many 25-themed

items, including such things as signed movie posters, an entire

start-up wine cellar, sporting event tickets, exotic jewelry, artwork,

travel opportunities and wine-tasting events.

The Time Bandits, the areas most popular and in-demand

band, returns for the 2012 event. This nine-piece rhythm and

blues and rock band is known for their mastery of dance tunes

from the 70s to today, and they may be joined by several speciaguests.

As in the past, the event will be held under an enormous ten

through a joint arrangement with Total Home & Garden Show.

This year, the show will be held at the Nut Tree the weekend

before the Jubilee, from April 20 to 22. This large venue means

there will be plenty of food, wine and brew vendors on hand.

Organizers will also offer a limited number of VIP Table for

Eight packages that include many of the benefits afforded VIP

ticket-holders early admittance, special treats on arrival, and

access to the VIP Lounge for $1,000. This reserved package

must be purchased before March 23, 2012.

The Solano Wine & Food Jubilees Presenting Sponsors for2012 are Patt & Al Shaw, Dr. Lee Freeman, Burger King Restau-

rants, Golds Gym, Iron Steed Harley-Davidson and the Nut Tre

The event benefits NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement, which

provides its services to all regardless of their ability to pay, and

includes access to an integrated program of physical, emotional

and spiritual care for the terminally ill.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and for a

minimum of $1,000 a sponsor can enjoy early entrance to the

Jubilee, an invitation to a private reception at the event, hotel

accommodations and limousine service.

The Solano Wine & Food Jubilee, a black tie-optional affair

(denim discouraged), gets under way at the Nut Tree Complex

beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, for those ages 21 and over, mu

be purchased in advance and are $75 each, or $100 at the doo

if still available. To purchase tickets, call (707) 646-3133, or go

online at www.wineandfoodjubilee.org.

Its a Silver Celebration for 2012 Solano Wine & Food Jubile

If this is one of your many visits to the wine country, you are

no doubt looking for something a little different. So why not

change things up and take the road less travelled through SuisunValley The Napa Back Road. We all no doubt have our favorites,

but we are always looking to one up our friends back home. Yes,

that never ending search for something new and refreshing, but

still preserving all that made you first fall in love with the whole

Wine Country Experience.

If you are staying in downtown Napa, do you realize you are

just approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from a valley that

preserved what Napa was in the 1960s? However, the wines at

such places like Vezer Family Vineyard and the Blue Victorian

Winery take advantage of both the old traditions, such as 100%

hand punched down wines, along with implementing the impor-

tant new techniques learned from those great California wine-makers over the last 50 years.

This Suisun Valley has been a long-time held secret in the wine

country. In fact, many of the locals try to continue this secret,

simply because it is where they go to still experience those old

feelings of days gone by. Suisun Valley is where you can find

wines that would sell for over $150 a bottle at the popular better

known tourist destinations in Napa, for $30 to $60. These same

wines have 94, 95 and 97 point rankings and medals from the

greatest national and international competitions!

Dont Miss Suisun Valley Wine Country

The NapaBack Road


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the fact that they werent part of his curriculum. This fascination ledto a transfer to the North American mecca for winemakers, UCDavis. After receiving his degree, Jamess first job in 1981 wasworking under renowned winemakers Leo McCloskey and PatrickMahaney at Felton-Empire. There, he learned to combine wine-makings two sides: Leo was a scientist, obsessed with unravelingthe mysteries of wine. Pat was the craftsman, meticulously workingwith the raw materials. As youll see when you try them, one canstill clearly taste the influence of these mentors in each Patz & Hallwine.

1983 brought James to Flora Springs as Assistant Winemaker,where he spent four years honing his craft and learning the intrica-cies of barrel-fermenting small-lot Chardonnays. By1988, he had become Winemaker and EstateManager for Honig Winery, and thats when he, AnneMoses, Heather Patz and Donald Patz, the latterhaving been Sales Manager at Flora Springs,

produced a debut Napa Valley Chardonnay underthe Patz & Hall label. In the years since, the wineryhas developed a passionate following devoted to itssingle-vineyard releases sourced from storied sitesin the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley,Mendocino County, Napa Valley and Santa LuciaHighlands.

One of the keys to the winerys success hasbeen the relationships James, Donald, Heatherand Anne have created and nurtured withgrowers like Larry Hyde, Charlie and BudChenoweth, Gary Pisoni, and Lee Martinelli.Another has been the judicious use of cutting-

edge equipment and processes to enhancequality without losing the spirit of hands-onsmall-lot winemaking. The winery is state-of-the-art where it needs to be, while preserving the

traditional where appropriate, like Patz & Halls custom-madeFrench cooperage, which requires a special three-year supply of agstaves be kept constantly available. That same eye to detail led Pat

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