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With a major acelit to their grounds

and a new look in all their rooms,

now is the time to plan a stay at Golden

Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort in

Calistoga. Golden Haven is the perecthome base or a weekend o adventures in

the Napa Valley, whether you’re in town or

wine tasting, ine dining, or just to enjoy a

restorative weekend at the spa.

Golden Haven has recently unveiled a

gorgeous new centerpiece o the property,

a green complete with regulation-sized,

all-weather bocce courts, picnic tables,shaded hammocks, water ountains all on

a sculpted lawn surrounded by olive trees.

Spend the morning relaxing in the spa and

pool , then spend the aternoon enjoying

this playground.

Golden Haven oers a ull complement

o spa treatments dai ly , including

immersion mud baths, herbal acials and

mineral baths, and massage. Guests can

choose spa treatments a la carte or take

advantage o the many packages and

specials the resort oers, such as couples

packages or combined room and spa deals.

he hot springs pool, as well as all o the

water on the property, is ed by the area’snatural hot springs.

Located just a ew easy blocks rom

downtown Calistoga, Golden Haven

provides complimentary use o the resort’s

bicycles or guests who want to pedal

around town. Or, once you arrive at Golden

Haven, you may decide with so much to do

there’s no reason to leave. Golden Haven

Hot Springs Spa & Resort is located at 1713

Lake Street in Calistoga. 707-942-8000 or

www.goldenhaven.com.

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F or over 100 years, people have come to Calistoga to take the mud baths & enjoy the hot

springs. At Golden Haven, couples enjoy the mud baths together in private treatment rooms.

Relax for the day in a hot springs mineral pool or stay overnight in one of our rooms featuring

whirlpool spas & saunas. Experience the century old tradition of the mud baths & hot springs.

MUD BATH FOR 2 PERSONS FOR $59 per person(Regular price $89 per person)

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Experience the Tradition

Calistoga mud baths for couples

GOLDEN HAVEN HOT SPRINGS

Our special rate of $59 per person is valid Monday-Friday, excluding holiday periods. On Saturdays,Sundays and holiday periods, price is $64 per person. Ad is also valid for a 10% discount on any of our hotel rooms Monday - Thursday, except holiday periods. Ad must be presented to receive discount.

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Artesa Vineyards & Wineryhe Convergence O Architecture, Art And Wine

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Beringer Vineyards Historic Past And World-Class Wines

page 28

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Rodney Strong Vineyardsour A “Winery Within A Winery”

page 44

Ledson - Exceptional

Hospitality Awaits YouWinery, Git Shop, And Gourmet Market

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Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Experience he Jacuzzi Family Way O Lie

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Lake County Explore Lake County’s Undiscovered Wine Country

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November 2013

Spotlight’s Wine Country Guide

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Exploring The WineCountry More Fully

The Wine Country is best known or–

what else?–wine tasting. But visitors

quickly learn that the region’s incredible

climate and geography are also conducive

to many other leisure activities. hese

range rom athletic endeavors like bicycling

and hiking to shopping and culinary

adventures. Here are aew activities to consider

or beore and ater wine

tasting, and or those days

w h e n y o u r e x h a u s t e d

taste buds say a change

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requent updates.

Exquisite Spa

Treatments Enhance

Your Wine Country

Experience in Napa and

Sonoma

For visitors to the Napa Valley, it’s easy to orget that this world-amous wine

growing region was amous or its hot

springs beore it was amous or wine. For

nearly 150 years, the tiny town o Calistoga

at the northern end o the Valley has been

a magnet or visitors seeking relie and

relaxation in its volcanic muds warmed by

geothermal waters.

oday mud baths remain a popular option

on a broad menu o modern treatments

oered by Calistoga spas like Golden

Haven Hot Springs Spa & Resort and

Lincoln Avenue Spa . At Golden Haven,

couples enjoy Calistoga mud baths in

private treatment rooms. Tis one-hour

detoxiying and rejuvenating spa treatment

includes the mud bath, hot springs Jacuzzi,

and blanket wrap. Golden Haven’s mudbath was recently selected as the avorite

mud bath experience o all the Napa Valley

spas.

Lincoln Avenue Spa has takes the Calistoga

mud bath to a new level with a body mud

treatment or couples and individuals using

specially designed Ayurvedic steam tables.

Tis is perect or visitors to the Napa Valley

who want the detoxiying benets o mud

and heat without the traditional immersion

mud bath. At Lincoln Avenue Spa, themud is an individualized mixture prepared

exclusively or each client and then applied

to the body—much like a body acial.

When you enjoy day spa treatments at

Lincoln Avenue Spa, you get complimentary

day use o the Calistoga hot springs pool

at nearby Golden Haven Hot Springs andResort. Overnight visitors to Calistoga will

nd that Golden Haven’s aordable rooms

oer some o the best lodging values in the

Napa Valley.

On the Sonoma side o the Mayacamus

Mountains that separate the Napa and

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Sonoma wine countries,

the Osmosis Day Spa

Sanctuary is one o

the more unusual o

the many spa options

available. Osmosis is

home to the only cedar

enzyme bath in North

America.

Cozy wooden tubs are

lled with a ragrant

blend o nely ground

cedar, rice bran, and plant enzymesimported rom Japan. Tese ingredients

heat naturally, by ermentation, a ragrant

blend o cedar, rice bran, and plant enzymes

creating biologically generated warmth

that mimics the body’s natural metabolic

process.

Once a place or your body is dug into the warm mixture, you step into the tub, settle

into the place that has been shaped to

support you, and are gently covered up to

the chin. Te amount o time spent in the

bath varies based upon personal preerence.

Ater the bath, the excess cedar ber is

brushed o your body outside o the tub

beore you shower.

At your leisure, you then have your choice

o optional treatments, such as a 75-minute

massage or aromatherapy acial. Or you can

simply check out and spend as much time

as you like in the Meditation Garden that

accounts or much o Osmosis’ ve-acre

sanctuary.

Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa & Resort,

1713 Lake Street, Calistoga; (707) 942-8000;

goldenhaven.com.

Lincoln Avenue Spa, 1339 Lincoln Avenue,

Calistoga; (707) 942-2950; lincolnavenuespa.com

Freestone; (707) 823-8231; osmosis.com.

Take A Cooking Class To MakeFriends and Hone Skills

Cooking classes are available throughout

the Wine Country. Visitors can choose rom

ormal programs oered at the Culinary

Institute o America in St. Helena or inormal programs like outdoor pizza classes taught

on the grounds o some wineries in areas like

Lambert Bridge near Healdsburg.

Cooking classes can expose participants to anew cuisines, teach a new skills, open up new riendships, and introduce local ingredientsrom the area. Te Mediterranean climateo the Wine Country assures that reshingredients rom organic arms are alwaysavailable and a likely component to most

classes. Some o our avorite options orcooking school are: Relish Culinary Adventures, 14 MathesonStreet, Healdsburg; (707) 431-9999; www.relishculinary.com.Te Culinary Institute o America at Greystone, 2555 Main Street, St. Helena; (800) 888-7850;

www.ciache.edu.

The Advantages o LimousineTouring

It seems everywhere you look in the WineCountry these days a sleek stretched

limousine is gliding graceully into view.

Tink these are all lled with movie stars,

business tycoons, and splurge spenders?




Well, think again.

It’s your vacation, so take a break

rom reading maps, making ap-

pointments and designating a

driver and treat yoursel to the

luxury o limousine touring.

Limousine service can be or a

ew hours to a ew days and even

handle your airport transport. I

you have your own car you can

even arrange or a knowledge-

able driver to expertly transport

you to your avorite destinations.

Sit back and relax while sipping

complimentary sparkling wine

in the latest luxury vehicles

and allow knowledgeable chaueurs/tour

guides to take you to the wineries o your

choice.

For reservations and inormation contact:

Caliornia Wine ours at (800) 294-6386; www.

caliorniawinetours.com. Napa Shuttle & Limousines at (707) 704-8033;

www.napashuttle.com

We Drive at (855) 855-8950; www.wedrive.com

Soar Above The Wine Countryhere’s something special about lying over

Northern Caliornia’s Wine Country in a hot air

balloon. he air is clear, the sun shines brighter

and a calming sense o solitude envelops you.

Napa Valley Balloons lies over the southern

Valley with launches near Yountville, south

o St. Helena. While every light is unique, the

“usual” adventure consists o a one-hour light

ollowed by breakast on the ground complete

with sparkling wine. Pilots or these aerial

excursions are FAA certiied.

Napa Valley Balloons, Yountville; 707-944-0228;

NapaValleyBalloons.com.

Play A Round o Gol On A WineCountry Course

In the Wine Country, wine and gol pair

like nowhere else on earth. Here vineyards

share the undulating landscape, invigorat-ing Mediterranean climate, and spectacular

vistas o the region with well-kept airways

and manicured greens.

Check out these win-

ners.

Te Napa Gol Course

at Kennedy Park, or

simply ‘Kennedy Park’as it is known to lo-

cal golers, is the gol

course or you i you’re

tired o playing look-

a-like gol courses.

Locals also enjoy play-

ing Napa Gol Course.




Tey return oten,

requently with

riends rom out-

o-town, to expe-

rience the beauty

o the Napa Riverand river estu-

ary–not to men-

tion the wildlie

and, o course,

the gol.

Northwood Gol Club was designed in 1928

by architect Alister MacKenzie, amous or Augusta National and Cypress Point, in col-

laboration with Robert Hunter. Tis entic-

ing par 36, nine-hole course was originally

created or the exclusive Bohemian Club.

Named one o the top 3 nine-hole gol cours-

es in the country by Gol Digest, Northwood

remains one o the most scenic and chal-

lenging courses open to the public. Napa Gol Course at Kennedy Park, 2295

Streblow Drive, Napa; 707-255-4333.

Northwood Gol Club, 19400 Hwy 116, Monte

Rio; 707-865-1116.

Experience The Wine CountryBy Bicycle In All Four Seasons

No question, Napa and Sonoma Valleysare destinations that beg to be explored

with all ve senses. What better way to

do that than a wine tasting tour by bi-

cycle? Tanks to its abulous climate,

the Wine Country is the perect place

or bicycle touring in all our seasons.

A ull service bicycle touring compa-

ny oers you the opportunity to expe-rience the vineyards up close and cre-

ate lasting memories rom your wine

country vacation. With a eet o more

than 200 late-model Specialized brand

bicycles, a stable o local, knowledge-

able tour guides, and long-standing

relationships with many amily-owned

and boutique wineries, Napa and Sonoma

Valley Bike ours is the bicycling outtter

that’s trusted by top hotel concierges, cor-

porate meeting and wedding planners, and

individuals planning private group excur-

sions.

You can cycle along country roads or ride

o-road through the vineyards and away

rom trafc (on a “Cycling IN the Vineyards”

tour). Most routes ollow at to gently roll-

ing roads that allow you to pedal 2-4 milesbetween stops at unique, o-the-beaten-

path wineries. Choose rom prearranged

tours hosted by knowledgeable local tour

guides, custom and private group tours, and

sel-guided touring options.

Napa Valley Bike ours, 6795 Washington

Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-944-2953; www.




napavalleybiketours.com. Sonoma Val-

ley Bike ours, 520 Broadway, Sonoma;

707-996-2453. sonomavalleybiketours.

com.

Visit Old Faithul Geyser

Near Calistoga To See Faint-ing Goats

About every 30 minutes, visitors to

the Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia

are treated to an eruption o steam

and scalding water spraying 60 to

100 eet in the air. Tere are only two

other “old aithul” geysers in the world that have earned the title due

to their regular eruptions. Tis gey-

ser has also proven itsel to be a good

predictor o earthquakes. When the

geyser’s show is delayed or diminished, an

earthquake is likely within the next couple

o weeks in the 500 miles surrounding the

geyser. Te grounds surrounding the geysereature a large picnic area where visitors

are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

Tere are also a snack bar and a git shop

on the property. Old Faithul Geyser makes

or a wonderul amily outing and eatures

a petting zoo that includes the amous en-

nessee Fainting Goats, Jacob’s Four-Horn

Sheep, and Guard Llamas.

Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia is open every

day including holidays. Hours are 9 AM - 6 PM

(‘til 5 PM in winter). 1299 ubbs Lane, Calisto-

ga; 707-942-6463; www.oldaithulgeyser.com.

Relax With Retail Therapy

Discover incredible savings o 25% to 65%

every day at Premium Outlets® with our

Wine Country locations in Gilroy, Napa,

Petaluma and Vacaville. hese our outlet

centers oer unparalleled collections o

designer and name-brand outlets including

Ann aylor, Banana Republic, BrooksBrothers, Burberry, Coach, Cole Haan,

Gap Outlet, Gucci, J.Crew, Kenneth

Cole, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks

Fith Avenue O 5th, Sony, ommy

Hiliger, rue Religion and many more.

he selection o stores varies by center.

For complete inormation, including

center hours, a list o stores and to jointhe ree VIP Shopper Club, visit www.

premiumoutlets.com .

he our centers are conveniently

located throughout the region. Napa

Premium Outlets® has 50 stores and

is ideally situated at the southern

entrance to the Napa Valley, just o




Hwy 29 at the First Street exit; call (707)

226-9876. Petaluma Village Premium

Outlets®, with 60 stores, is located 35 miles

north o San Francisco in one o Sonoma

County’s most charming towns. Call (707)

778-9300. hose traveling into the WineCountry rom east or south o San Francisco

can plan shopping stops along the

way. Vacaville Premium Outlets®,

home to 120 stores, is located between

Sacramento and San Francisco on

Interstate 80; call (707) 447-5755.

Gilroy Premium Outlets®, with 145

stores, is located on Hwy 101 south o San Jose; call (408) 842-3729.

Get Your Cultural Fix AtHistoric Venues in NapaValley

The Uptown Theatre Napa is down-

town’s ultimate destination or liveentertainment. Nestled in the amed

West End district, this stunningly

restored art deco masterpiece show-

cases only the inest acts, eaturing

music, comedy and more.

The Napa Valley Opera House

is a non-prot perorming arts

organization located in

the heart o downtown

Napa and is a national

historic landmark originally

constructed in 1879. Patrons

experience an eclectic array

o perorming arts including

theatre, dance, comedy, jazz,

blues, world music, andamily programming in a

world-class setting.

Te Uptown Teater Napa, 1350 3rd Street,

Napa; (707) 259-0123; www.uptowntheatrena-

pa.com. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 MainSt. , Napa; (707) 226-7372; www.nvoh.org.




SPOTLIGHT’S BOTTLE TRIVIA

Split 1/2

bottle

375 ml

Bottle

750 ml

Magnum

1.5 liters/

2 bottles

Jeroboam

3 liters/

4 bottles

Double

Magnum

3 liters/

4 bottles

Rehoboam

4.5 liters/6 bottles

Methusalem

6 liters/

8 bottles

Imperial

6 liters/

8 bottles

Salamanazar

9 liters/

12 bottles

Balthazar

12 liters/

16 bottles

Nebuchadnezzar

15 liters/

20 bottles




The Napa Valley is generally regarded

as America’s most amous and most

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

or to the southwest rom Sacramento. he

Valley runs approximately north-south or

some 30 miles. Its width ranges rom about

a mile at its northern end to about ive miles

at its widest point near its southern end. It

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

Mountains to the east, and by San Pablo Bay

to the south.

From north to south, the principal towns

o the Napa Valley are Calistoga, St. Helena,

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

Rutherord and Oakville are important

grape growing and winemaking centers.

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

Napa County (ater the town o Napa). he

Napa Valley is home to over 400 wineries,

some o the best restaurants in the United

States, world-class spas, and many other

amenities.

hanks in part to an abundance o natural beauty, and in part to stringent

eorts to preserve both the beauty and

the agricultural heritage o the region, the

Napa Valley remains largely unspoiled by

its success and notoriety as a wine tourism

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

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

Napa Valley




on two days just to get a sense o the Valley

and longer to ully appreciate it. I you have

a week to spend here, you will not run out o

places to go, things to see and do, and great

wine and ood. And you certainly will not be

bored.Napa Valley’s reputation is built on

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. hese

are the varietals that won blind tastings

against the French in the legendary asting

o Paris in 1976, putting Caliornia and

America on the world wine map. But just

about every wine consumed in America is to

be ound somewhere in the Valley, including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir,

Merlot and Zinandel among many others.

In particular, ans o sparkling wines will

ind a lot to like at venues like Mumm in

Rutherord and Domaine Carneros. Part

o the un o visiting the Napa Valley, and a

good reason to schedule several days here,

is exploring the new wine varietals and

new interpretations o established varietals

that are constantly emerging and evolving

here and throughout the Caliornia Wine

Country.

ravel-Wise ip: he main arteries in the

Napa Valley are Highway 29 and Silverado

rail. hese run roughly north-south and

in parallel through the length o the Valley,

with Highway 29 to the west and Silverado

rail to the east. Silverado rail is by ar

the less traveled and least congested o the

two thoroughares, especially during peak

seasons and hours. he two roads are not

ar apart, so switching between them to

avoid congestion can add to your enjoyment

o the Valley. raversing between the two

is tricky, however, because not all east-

west roads connect the two arteries. It will

behoove you to know which east-west roads

are connectors, or “cross roads,” and which

ones are not. he cross roads are easily

identiied on the Napa Valley map in the

back o Wine Country Guide magazine and

also on our standalone Napa Valley Map.

Prager Winery & Port Works

Family owned - operated since 1979

Tasting Only

by appointment

1-800-969-PORT

707-963-7678

Open Daily:

Mon. - Sat.

10:30 - 4:30pm

Sunday

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Top Picks For Wine Tasting Artesa Vineyards & Winer y , 1345

Henry Road, Napa; 888-679-9463. Among

the most dramatic and beautiul wineries in

the world, Artesa is built upon a Carneros

hillside with views to San Francisco. he wines here are exquisite. Ask about the

special wine and ood pairings.

Andretti Winery , 4162 Big Ranch Road,

Napa; 888-460-8463. Legendary auto racerMario Andretti has ashioned a winery trueto his Italian roots. At Villa Andretti, you’llbe transported to old Italy beore you know it - a place with a more relaxed pace, and

great wine to boot.

Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main Street,

St. Helena; 866-708-9463. On the Register o

National Historic Places, this breathtaking

winery oers among the best tours and

tasting experiences in the Valley. Ater your

tour, sit on the Rhine House wrap-around

porch and sip through a light o reserve

wines.

Black Stallion Winery , 4089 Silverado

rail, Napa; 800-200-9756. Located on a

picturesque stretch o the Silverado rail,

the Black Stallion estate recalls the rustic

charm o early Caliornia. he estate

property is ramed by century-old olive trees

and landscaped with natural grasses and

Mediterranean plants.

Castello di Amorosa , 4045 North Saint

Helena Hwy (Hwy 29), Calistoga; 707-967-

6272. “Unbelieveable” is the word that

comes to mind at this winery housed in an

authentically-styled, 13th century uscan

castle. Choose rom one o the several tour-

and-taste optons here. Probably the most

unique winery in America.

Etude Wines, 1250 Cuttings Whar

Road, Napa; 707-257-5300. Etude means

study in French, and this winery is a “study”

in the crating o Pinot Noir. Enjoy lights

highlighting dierent interpretations o this

notoriously challenging-to-make wine at the

tasting bar or on the patio.

OPEN DAILY

9:30 am - 4:30 pmfor sales, tasting and tours

(15 miles north of Napa)

1829 St. Helena Hwy. • Rutherford, CA 94573

(707) 963-2784 • www.grgich.com

Take our “Unforgettable Tour”

and Learn How ONE Tasting Revolutionized the Wine World.

Please join me at the

winery to celebratemy 90 years of accomplishments.-Miljenko “Mike” Grgich

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Grgich Hills Estate, 1829 St. Helena

Hwy, Rutherord; 707-965-2784. Vintner

Hall o Fame inductee and asting o Paris

winner Mike Grgich, now well into his

eighties, continues to nurture his six dierent

wine varietals as i they were his children.Chardonnay is the air-haired child.

Materra Wines, 1426 Main St., St.

Helena; 707-244-4600; materrawines.com.

In Latin, Materra means “Mother Earth”.

Materra combines the rich soils, varying

climate and the extraordinary talents o

a dedicated team to produce wines that

are both tempting and complex. Open Wednesday -Sunday 11:30-5:00 and by

appointment Monday-uesday.

Mumm Napa , 8445 Silverado rail,

Rutherord; 800-686-6272. here are at least

two reasons to visit Mumm. One is their

world-class sparkling wines, which you can

enjoy on a terrace with beautiul views.

he other is a gallery o photographic art

that is among the best in the Bay Area (or

anywhere).

Prager Winery & Port Works, 1281

Lewelling Lane, St. Helena; 707-963-7678.

he perect prescription or Port lovers

since 1979. he winery is a amily-run aair

with three generations o Pragers involved

in the crating o premium ports and wines.St. Clement Vineyards, 2867 St. Helena

Hwy North, St. Helena; 866-877-5939.

Housed in a meticulously preserved and

restored Gothic Victorian home dating to

1878, St. Clement is amous or a Bordeaux-

style blend called Oroppas. Eight wines here

are available only at the winery.

Stags’ Leap Winery , 6150 Silverado

rail, Napa; 800-395-2441. Call ahead

to reserve one o two ixed tasting

appointments at 10:00 and 2:30 daily. You’ll

tour the historic Manor House with castle-

like stone tower and enjoy a light o ive

excellent wines.Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal

Lane, Calistoga; 800-726-6136. At this iconic

winery guests take an aerial tram some 300

eet up the mountainside to the winery,

where they are greeted with a glass o wine.

Make a reservation or the Reserve our &

asting, 11:00 daily.

Turnbull Wine Cellars, 8210 St. HelenaHwy, Oakville; 800-887-6285. Focusing on

ine art as well as ine wine, urnbull Wine

Cellars boasts one o the largest permanent

photography exhibitions on the West Coast.

V. Sattui Winery , 1111 White Lane (at

Hwy 29), St. Helena; 707-963-7774. V. Sattui

is a mainstay o the Napa Valley. he winery

oers six dierent options or tasting,spacious picnic grounds, and an onsite

delicatessen with everything you’ll need or

a proper Wine Country picnic.

Whitehall Lane, 1563 St. Helena Hwy,

St. Helena; 800-963-9454. his winery is

a perennial award winner—including

recognition three times in ive years or

producing wines ranked among the top




ive worldwide, and “winery o the year”

distinctions rom two respected wine

authorities.

Other Things To Do

Attractions and Tours

Caliornia Wine Tours, 707-253-1300;caliorniawinetours.com. Oers a choice

o personalized or prearranged wine tours

throughout the Napa and Sonoma wine

regions. Prearranged itineraries begin at

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

San Francisco begin at $72/person.

We Drive, 855-855-8950; wedrive.com.

We Drive provides private driver servicesthat deines comort and saety. Oering

certiied drivers to be your private driver

in your car or anything you might need

including: airport transportation, corporate

car services, weddings, and or any event

you may need a driver..

Napa Valley Balloons, 800-253-2224,

707-944-0228; napavalleyballoons.com.Ultimate sightseeing experience over the

southern Napa Valley. Sparkling wine

landing celebration. Morning launch 7 days

per week, weather permitting.

Napa Valley Bike Tours, 6795 Washington

Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-944-2953.

Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,

sel-guided tours, bicycle rentals. Wine purchase pickup service.

Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia , 1299

ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463. One o

only three “old aithul” geysers in the world,

and home o the amous “ainting goats.”

Shopping

Napa Premium Outlets, 629 Factory

Stores Drive, Napa; 707-226-9876. Over

50 designer and name brand stores in an

upscale shopping mall.

Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 Main

Street, St. Helena; 866-611-9463. Unique

wine accessories, wine racks and cabinets,

wine books, corkscrews, etc.

V Marketplace 1870, 6525 Washington

St., Yountville, St. Helena; 707-944-2451.

Specialty shopping in downtown Yountville

including art, ine art, gourmet oods,

chocolates, and wine.

Spas

Golden Haven Hot Springs, 1713 LakeStreet, Calistoga; 707-942-8000. Calistoga

hot springs mineral water and rejuvenating

spa treatments, including mud baths or

couples.

Massage Envy Spa , 3365 Solano Avenue,

Napa; 707-255-8000. herapeutic massage

and skin nourishing acial treatments.

Visit massageenvy.com or our other WineCountry locations.

Lincoln Avenue Spa , 1339 Lincoln

Avenue, Calistoga; 707-942-2950. Perect

or visitors to the Napa Valley who want

the detoxiying beneits o mud and heat

without an immersion mud bath.

Where To Dine

Ad Hoc, 6476 Washington St., Yountville;

707-944-2487. his homas Keller restaurant

serves a prix ixe, 4-course chalkboard

menum that changes daily. Meals are served

amily style. Brunch on Sundays.

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

his intimate restaurant realizes the Rouas

amily’s dream to create a reuge o delicious

French country oods, wines, and occasions

or celebration with riends and amily.

Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Bardessono, 6526 Yount St., Yountville;

707-204-6030. Executive Che O’oole’s

menu draws rom local growers, armer’s

markets and the restaurant’s own on- and

o-site culinary gardens.

Bistro Don Giovanni, 4110 Howard Lane,

Napa; 707-224-3300. Napa Valley cuisine

with an Italian and Country French lavor;

memorable ambiance eaturing traditional

ireplace and romantic outdoor terraces.

Lunch, dinner.

Bistro Jeanty , 6510 Washington St.,

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




only French owned and operated restaurant

in the Napa Valley, this bistro eatures classic

dishes such as mussels au vin rouge, cassoulet,

and Che Philippe Jeanty’s special tomato soup.

Boon Fly Caé, 4048 Sonoma Hwy., Napa;

707-299-4900. Menus here eature modern

rustic cuisine based on the agricultural

heritage o the region. Brunch on Saturdays and

Sundays.

Bottega , 6525 Washington St., Yountville;

707-945-1050. Che Michael Chiarello serves

seasonal arm-to-table Italian cuisine using the

locally/sustainably produced ood. he menu

is divided into Stuzzichini (bites to share),

Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi (main course) and

Contorni (vegetable side dishes). Dessert and

Cheese, Specialty Cocktail and Lounge menus

are also available.

Bouchon, 6534 Washington St. at Yount St.,

Yountville; 707-944-8037. Che Jerey Cerciello

serves award-winning French cuisine at this

relative o the impossible-to-book French

Laundry. Lunch, dinner.

Brassica, 641 Main St., St. Helena, 707-963-

0700. Oering cuisine inspired by the rich and

varied lavors o Southern Europe, Northern

Arica and the Middle East, Brassica also boasts

a great selection o wines on tap, by the glass

and bottle.Brix , 7377 St. Helena Hwy., Napa; 707-

944-2749. Che Anne Gingrass-Paik prepares

Caliornia-Mediterranean meals using

ingredients rom Brix’ own garden, ree o

pretentious trappings. Brunch on Sundays.

Celadon, 500 Main St., Napa; 707-254-9690.

Award winning, seasonally inluenced “global

comort ood” served in the beautiul dining

room or lovely garden courtyard. Lunch, dinner.

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, 1327 Railroad

Ave, St. Helena, 707-963-1200. his upscale

eatery has become a beloved destination or

locals and visitors alike. It eatures a menu o

delicious, cooked-rom-scratch cuisine created

rom quality ingredients.

Cook St. Helena , 1310 Main St., St. Helena;

707-963-7088. Don’t be ooled by the plain

storeront o this locals hangout. Te excellent

Italian are makes this a great complement to a

day o wine tasting.

Cuvée, 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-224-2330.

Adjacent to the River errace Inn, Cuvee has

compiled a menu o new American avorites

that includes braised shortribs, pan roasted

chicken and resh sh and seaood.

Étoile, 1 Caliornia Drive, Yountville; 707-944-

2892. Etoile bills itsel as the only ne dining

restaurant within a winery in Napa Valley. It

prides itsel on epitomizing the very best that

wine country dining has to oer.Farm, 4048 Sonoma Hwy.. Napa; 707-299-

4880. Tis restaurant prides itsel on preparing

ood that accompanies wine and a passion or

experimentation. Most ingredients come

rom within 150-miles o Carneros.

Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet, 933

Main St. between Charter Oak & Pope, St.

Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street

(at Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-




6900. Inormal, gourmet roadside diner

with memorable Ahi sandwiches and low

corkage ee. Lunch, dinner.

La Toque, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa;

707-257-5157. Che Ken Frank’s new La

oque, now located in the Westin VerasaNapa hotel and residences adjacent to the

Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa,

eatures prix ixe and ala carte menus that

showcase seasonal local ingredients. Dinner.

Market, 1347 Main St., St. Helena; 707-

963-3799. Set in a historic building eaturing

exposed stone walls and an antique bar

dating back to the turn o the century, thiscomortable but elegant restaurant eatures

American classics with a resh seasonal

approach.

Mustard’s Grill, 7399 St. Helena Hwy.,

Yountville, 707-944-2424. Cindy Pawlcyns

irst restaurant, this cozy vineyard-

surrounded country grill eatures produce

grown onsite, warmth, and character.

Lunch, dinner.

Napa Valley Wine Train , 1275

McKinstry St. between 1st St. & Soscol

Ave., Napa ; 800-427-4124; winetrain.

com. Enjoy the reshest and inest

ingredients available prepared on board

this rail excursion rom the historic town

o Napa through one o the world’s most

amous wine valleys to the quaint village

o St. Helena and back to Napa; classic

continental style cuisine with Caliornia

overtones. Lunch, dinner.

Rutherord Grill, 1180 Rutherord Rd.

at Hwy. 29, Rutherord; 707-963-1792. Great

steaks, ribs and chicken; low corkage ee;

outdoor bar and ireplace. Lunch, dinner.

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Just outside o the city o N a p a , l e g e n d a r y

auto racer Mario Andrettihas ashioned a winery true to his Italian roots.

At Villa Andrett i , you’ ll

be transported to old Italy beore you know it - a place

with a more relaxed pace,and great wine to boot.

Andretti snapped up this picturesque 53-acre property in 1995 and converted it toa sprawling Italian villacomplete with stone-tiled

piazza, gracious arches, andmeticulous landscaping.Surrounding the villa are42 acres o estate vineyards,making Andretti Winery the perect spot or summer

picnics or an aternoonspent enjoying a bottle o

wine beside the vineyards. A n d r e t t i W i n e r y i s

perhaps best known or itsItalian varietals, handcratedby winemaker and Napa

Valley icon, Robert Pepi. Pepihas long been a pioneer inthe eort to make great localSangiovese, and at Andretti

he does just that. In act,

Andretti’s 2009 Napa Valley

Sangiovese was recently

named Best o Class at the

San Francisco Chronicle

Wine Competition.

At the same time, ans o Napa’s Bordeaux varietals

will also ind some terriic

wines at Andretti, including

Cabernet Sauvignon and

Merlot, plus a knockout

Super uscan combining the

best o Italian and Bordeaux

varietals.he winery now has

tasting areas set up in our

locations throughout the

property : the tasting room;

the barrel room where

winery sta routinely brings

v i sitors or impromptu

barrel tasting; the art gallery,

home to Andretti’s new

Artist-in-Residence program;

and the VIP room in the

uscan House, where visitors

can enjoy a Founders tasting

or arrange private lunches

and dinners in advance.

TASTING OPTIONS

Villa asting $15/Person

Featuring signature Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Dolcetto and

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley asting

$20/Person

Showcasing Sauvignon Blanc,Chardonnay, Zinandel, Merlot

and Cabernet Sauvignon

Te Founders asting

$35/Person

A luxurious tasting seated inthe uscan House eaturing several reserve wines: Pinot

Grigio, Montona Chardonnay, Montona series red wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

and Zinandel Port

Delizia asting

$10/Person

For those in search o a simpledessert wine experience, eaturing Moscato and

Zinandel Port

ANDRETTI WINERY 4162 Big Ranch Road

Napa, CA 94558 www.andrettiwinery.com

888-460-8463

Open 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily No Appointment Required

DIRECTIONS ake Highway 29 north to Oak

Knoll Road; right on Oak Knoll to Big Ranch Road; right on Big

Ranch or .5 miles. Winery on let.

Mention Tis Article For 2-or-1 astings

Experience Old World

Charm At Andretti Winery




Artesa Vineyards &

Winery is among the

most dramatic, beautiul

and unique wineries in

the world. Built into a

hilltop on the Napa side

o C a r n e r o s , A r t e s a ’ s

spectacular architecture,

sculpture gardens and

o u n t a i n s e n h a n c e a

wraparound view that on

a clear day includes San

Francisco some 50 miles to

the south.

B u i l t o r i g i n a l l y a s

Codorníu Napa, which

produced sparkling wines

exclusively, the winery was

rechristened Artesa in 1999.

In the Spanish Catalan

language o its amily

owners, who have been

making sparkling wine or

450 years, Artesa means

“cratsman.” oday Artesa’s

w i n e c r a t s m e n a l s o

produce highly acclaimed

s t i l l w i n e s i n c l u d i n g

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,

Merlot , and Cabernet

Sauvignon.

Visitors sample Artesa’s

wines at a curved wooden

tasting bar with a picture-

window view o a peaceul

courtyard. In-the-know

w e ek en d v i s i t or s c a l l

ahead to reserve a place

at an exclusive wine and

cheese pairing oered

e v e r y S a t u r d a y a n d

Sunday at 11:30 in Artesa’s

luxurious Raventos Lounge.

Participation is limited to

10 guests each day.

A n o t h e r p o p u l a r

attraction at Artesa is

the terrace o the tasting

room where guests can

sit to enjoy the sunshine

and superb views with a

sampling o their avorite

Artesa wines.

Artesa Vineyards & Win-

ery is located to the south-

west of the own of Napa,

near the “” intersection

of Carneros Highway with

Highway 29 North. Enter

the winery by taking a com-

fortable climb up the tiered

double stairway and cross-

ing the broad plaza to the

main entrance, pausing to

appreciate the views, sculp-

ture and fountains.

Artesa Vineyards & Winery




SPECIAL PROGRAMS LIMITED TO 8 TO 12 GUESTS

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

707-254-2156

FOOD & WINE PAIRING Limited Release wines with

resh local tastes.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

12:30 PM, $75 pp

CHOCOLAE INDULGENCE

Chocolate and Wine Pairing

Daily at 1:30 PM,

$45 ppVINO CON QUESO

An Intimate Wine & Cheese

Pairing

Daily at 11:30 AM, $45 pp

ULIMAE ASING

Candelight Barrel Room

asting

Saturday and Sunday 2:30 PM, $55 pp

ARESA VINEYARDS &

WINERY

1345 Henry Road

Napa , CA 94559

(888) 679-9463

www.artesawinery.com

Open Daily 10-5 (last pour at 4:30)

DIRECIONS

Go north on Old Sonoma Road

rom Carneros Highway (High-

way 12). urn let on Dealy

Lane, which becomes Henry

Road. urn let again at Artesa.

Tose not inclined to

take the stairs can enter

through a door on the park-

ing lot level, take a short

walk through the barrel

room, and ride an elevator

up to the level of the main

entrance and tasting room.

Have you ever wanted to taste

a grape right o the vine? Lace

up your hiking boots, grab a

glass o bubbly and journey

down to the vineyard. Ater a

Sparkling wine greeting and a

tour o the winery, your tourguide will lead you outside to

the vineyards. Enjoy a glass

o Pinot Noir while standing

in the Pinot Noir vineyard

where the grapes are grown

and discover why Pinot Noir

is so hard to grow and how

the coolness o the San Pablo

Bay breeze has inluenced the

wine you are sipping. Ater

the educational tour o the

vineyard, you pick two more

Limited Release wines to

sample.Cost is $45 per guest,

available on Friday, Saturday

and Sunday at 10:30 AM.

Reservations are required so

please call 707-254-2126 or

visit www.artesawinery.com

to book online.

VINES AND WINES A Vineyard our and asting




Te Rhine House at Beringer Vineyards

Set aside time on your

Wine Countr y visit totour Beringer Vineyards,

one o Napa Valley’s oldest

continuously operating

wineries and listed onthe National Register o

Historic Places. Whether

you are a wine novice or aconnoisseur, you are sure

to learn something new atBeringer. Plus you’ll have

the opportunity to taste

some o Beringer’s abulous

r e s e r v e a n d w i n e r y

exclusive wines.

Beringer oers toursthroughout the day every

day. On the aste o Beringer tour, your guide

will lead you irst through

the Old Stone Winery andthe tunnels used or aging

wine, then through the

demonstration vineyard where you’ ll learn about

vineyard practices andtrellising, and on to the

Rhine House Mansion ora sit-down tasting. Along

the way you’ll be greeted

by lie-sized cutouts o

winer y ounders Jacoband Frederick Beringer,

entrepreneurial brothers who hailed rom Germany.

Frederick, enthralled by

opportunities in the UnitedStates, irst made his way to

New York in 1863. Five years

later his brother Jacobcame to New York, but

soon ound himsel longing or his old lie as a cooper,

winemaker, and cel larmaster in Germany. Jacob

had heard o the budding

wine industry in Caliornia,

Beringer Vineyards ShowcasesNapa’s Best, Past and Present




so he made his way westto Napa Valley. his timeFrederick ollowed Jacob,and the intrepid brothersstarted Beringer Brothers

Winery. h e t o u r t a k e s y o u

t h r o u g h t h e o r i g i n a l winery, which was built

in 1876 and is still usedtoday to barrel age some o Beringer’s wines. You’ll getto walk through a portiono the winery’s caves, inall 1,200 eet o tunnelsthat were hand-chiseledby immigrant workers

in the 1870s. While in thecaves, you’ll learn about winemaking and get to seesome really cool artiactsincluding a massive 250

year-old ruit press. Ater your tasting, plan

to spend more time in theRhine House, the most

recognizable building on theBeringer property. Originally built in 1883 as Frederick’shome, it has been careully

preserved with al l o itsintricate carved woodwork,stonework and Belgian art

nouveau glass. he house was designed by renowned

architect Albert Schroeper, who also designed theGothic Victorian just up theroad that is now St. Clement

Vineyards.he Rhine House is open

to browsers and tastersalike during Beringer’s

regular business hours.asters can sit out on thelovely wrap-around porchand sip through a light o reserve wines, including

perennial standouts PrivateReserve Chardonnay andPrivate Reserve CabernetSauvignon.

At Beringer Vineyards, visitors

tour Napa Valley’s colorful past to

appreciate some of today’s best wines.

BERINGER OURS

Introduction o Beringer

$25 Per PersonGuests o all ages are welcome

on this historic tour, which guides you through the Old

Stone Winery and wine aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer’s long history and commitment to quality. Call (866) 708-9463 or details and reservations.

aste Of Beringer

$40 Per Person Learn about the Napa Valley, Beringer Family history, and

the winemaking process on this one-hour tour. You’ll explore

the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels and visit the demonstration vineyard

beore proceeding to the Rhine House Mansion or a sit down

tasting o three wines paired with small ood bites. Call

(866) 708-9463 or details and reservations.

BERINGER VINEYARDS 2000 Main Street (Hwy 29)St. Helena, Caliornia 94574

(866) 708-9463

www.beringer.comOpen Daily 10-5 (10-6 Jun-Oct)

DIRECIONS ake Hwy 29 north 1/8 mile

rom downtown St. Helena. or south 8 miles rom Calistoga.

Beringer is on the west side o Main Street / Hwy 29.

ABOVE: Popular features of tours at Beringer Vineyards include

the founding family’s personal wine cellar and over 40 original

stained glass panels.




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

Vineyards–perched on

its stunning, Napa Valley hillside location–oers

one o the most idyllic

experiences in the Wine

Country.

Guests glide 300 eet via

aerial tram to reach the

winery reminiscent o a

Greek monastery. Founded

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

long been recognized or

innovative winemaking. In

act, it was the irst winery

in the U.S. to produce a

v i nt a ge-d at ed var i et al

Merlot.

G u e s t s a r e g r e e t e d

with a glass o wine and

are immediately made

welcome. A tour o the

winery also oers visitors

a g r e a t d e a l o w i n e

education. Unlike some

wineries, there is no canned

spiel–you are your own

guide. Elevated corridors

above the work areasgive visitors unrestricted

views o the winemaking

p r o c e s s . P h o t o g r a p h s

and educational panelsare scattered throughout

the winery, including a

ascinating wine barrel

stave display explaining the inluence o various

toasting levels and its eect

on wine.

A n o t h e r u n i q u e

innovation at Sterling is

a “Winemaker’s Video

our.” hrough the use o

three separate DVD videos

displayed on large lat

screen Vs, visitors join

Sterling’s winemakers or

a visit through the various

seasons o the winemaking

year.

hroughout the visitor

center is one o the largest

collections o wine-relatedart. Another eature that

sets Sterling Vineyards

apart is its tasting rooms.

Guests are comortably

seated as a very gracious

and knowledgeable sta

presents the wines at your

table. hey oer wine andood pairing suggestions

and are eager to answer

any questions vis itors

might have ater their

“Winemaking 101 tour.”

Veteran visitors to Napa

Valley have learned to

Sterling Vineyards




Sterling Vineyards

Platinum

Napa Valley 09

Living up to its name,the 2009 Platinum is theculmination o the inestgrapes and state-o-the-art

winemaking. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, thisclassic Bordeaux-style blendhas a big, inky-black proile

led by distinct aromas o cocoa, espresso, toast andblack currant. A bold weighto black-cherry ruit washesacross the palate withunrelenting intensity. Mouth-coating tannins and caramel

pastry notes extend into a

long and satisying inish.Pair this striking bold, well-balanced wine with roastedmeats, risotto, or winter

pastas.

SERLING VINEYARDS 1111 DUNAWEAL LANE CALISOGA, CA 94515

(800) 726-6136 www.sterlingvineyards.com

Peak Season:

Mon- Fri: 10:30-5:00

Sat and Sun: 10:00-5:00

O Peak Season: Monday-Friday 10:30-4:30

Sat and Sun: 10:00 – 5:00

begin their explorations

in Calistoga. Its unhurried

pace, renowned restaurants,and over a dozen great

wineries can easily ill a day.

But as the olks at Sterling

are oten heard to say, “Startat the top!”

Sterling Vineyards offers one of the most

idyllic experiences in the Wine Country.

Visitors reach Sterling via an aerial tram.

Perched 300 eet abovethe town o Calistoga,Sterling Vineyards oers

panoramic views o Napa

Valley. An aerial tram

carries visitors up the

hill to the winery, whose

architecture was modeled

ater that o the Greek island o Mykonos, where

Sterling ounder Peter

Newton once lived. he

brilliant white stucco

stands out dramatically

a g a i n s t t h e r u g g e dMayacamas and Vaca

mountain ranges that lank each side o Napa Valley.Mount Saint Helena makes

a lovely distant backdrop.

he winery’s towers house

eight bells rom London’s

Church o St. Dunstans-in-

the-East, originally ounded

in the 10th century. hechurch was destroyed by

ire in 1666, rebuilt, then

destroyed again during the

bombing o WWII. Each

time, new bells were recast

rom the old metal to givethem superior tonal quality.

Te History O Sterling’s Stunning Architecture




So many wineries, solittle time. With so many

great places you could visit,how do you narrow theoptions? Here’s a winning day trip on which you’llenjoy exquisite wines inthree o the most relaxing,enchanting and exclusivesettings in Napa Valley.

Start your day at Stags’Leap, which accepts tour-and-tasting reservations

or 10 and 2 :30 dai ly .Reservations are limitedand book up ast. You canget lucky on short notice,but it is best to reserve

well in advance.Here you will enjoy a

guided walking tour o the estate ollowed by a

sit-down tasting in thehistoric Manor House, atwo-story stone structure

with a castle-like towerbuilt in 1891 with rocksrom a local quarry.

S t a g s ’ L e a p w i n ee d u c a t o r s w i l l g u i d e

y o u t h r o u g h a l i g h to i v e w i n e s . h e

w i n e r y , b e s t k n o w n o r i t s e l e g a n t P e t i t eS i r a h , a l s o p r o d u c e s

Vi o g n i e r, C ha rd on n ay,and Cabernet Sauvignon.he 90 acres o estate

v in eyard s surroundin g t h e M a n o r H o u s e a r elargely planted to PetiteS i r a h a n d C a b e r n e tSauvignon. hese estategrapes are eatured in

“he Leap,” the winery’smost collectible CabernetSauvignon.

Ater a leisurely lunchi n n e a r b y Y o u n t v i l l eor St . Helena (see thed i n i n g g u i d e i n t h i sm a g a z i n e ) , g o t o S t .Clement Vineyards. Here

you’ll ind more rich Napa Val ley hist or y as well ass i x w o n d e r u l s i n g l e -

vineyard Cabernets and

the iconic Bordeaux-styleblend, Oroppas.

S t . C l e m e n t ’ s m a i nt a s t i n g r o o m i s i n aclassic Gothic Victorianbuilt in 1878 by stainedg l a s s m e r c h a n t F r i t zRosenbaum. Architectureb u s w i l l a p p r e c i a t e

Napa Valley In One Great Day

St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena




TASTING SUGGESTIONS

‘09 Stags’ Leap “Te Leap” Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,

Napa Valley

Flavors o black cherry,

blueberry and cassis with notes o resh herbs, licorice and coee

bean. Silky tannins spread

warmly over the palate. $80

‘09 St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon, Star Vineyard

A sot, textured wine graced with sot, supple tannins and a silky personality. ar, smokeand licorice add considerablecomplexity and nuance on the

nish. $80

‘09 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Opens with generous aromas o dark berry and cherry leading to layers o black licorice and graphite notes on the nose.

Te palate shows a depth and richness o ruit avors ranging

rom blackberry, to boysenberry,to cassis. $85

WINERY INFORMATION

Stags’ Leap Winery 6150 Silverado rail

Napa, (near Yountville)

Caliornia 94558 (800) 395-2441

www.stagsleap.comOpen by appointment only

St. Clement Vineyards 2867 Saint Helena Hwy N

St. Helena, Caliornia 94574 (866) 877-5939

www.stclement.comOpen Wed-Mon 12 to 5 PM

Etude Wines 1250 Cuttings Whar Road Napa, Caliornia 94559

(707) 257-5300 www.etudewines.com

Open daily 10 AM to 4:30 PM

t h i s r e m a r k a b l ebuilding, which has beenmeticulously restored tothe inest detail. astingsare available on a walk-inbasis in the main tasting room and by reservationon the Hil ltop errace

with beautiul views o theNapa Valley.

Eight o the 13 wines produced by St. Clementare only available at the

w i n e r y. h e se i n c l u d esingle-vineyard Cabernetsrom Howell Mountain,

D i a m o n d M o u n t a i n ,M o u n t V e e d e r a n dRutherord.

Wr ap up your day atEtude, the distinguished

p r o d u c e r o e s t a t e -g r o w n P i n o t N o i r i nCarneros. Etude (whichmeans study in French)

was ounded in 1982 by

l e g e n d a r y w i n e m a k e r

ony Soter as a study in

the crat o making Pinot

Noir, considered by many

w i n e m a k e r s t h e m o st

diicult grape. Etude now

m a k e s s e v e r a l s u p e r b

Pinot Noirs rom an estate

vineyard located at the

oot o Sonoma Mountain.

In Etude ’s beauti u l ,

c o n t e m p o r a r y t a s t i n g

r o o m , w h i c h i s o p e n

t o t h e p u b l i c d a i l y ,

guests can enjoy a light

a t t h e t a s t i n g b a r , I n

addition to Pinot Noir,

t h e w i n e r y o e r s o r

tasting exceptional Pinot

Gris , Chardonnay, and

Rosé plus three s imply

m a g n i i c e n t C a b e r n e t

Sauvignons.

Stags’ Leap Winery, Yountville

Etude Wines, Carneros




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I y o u ’ r e l o o k i n g o rconsistently great wines

and lots o selections youcan’t ind back home,

Whitehall Lane on Highway 29 near St. Helena is a must

stop. W hi t e ha l l L a n e i r st

opened in 1979, but it’s when the Leonardini amily purchased the winery in1993 that the awards andaccolades began rolling in, including three wines

in Wine Spectator ’s op100. Now unquestionably a w o r l d - c l a s s w i n e r y ,

Whitehall Lane ke eps itssights on consistent quality and great value.

h e t a s t i n g r o o m i shoused in a modern looking,a n g u l a r b u i l d i n g . h e

knowledgeable, r iendly sta will take you throughthe wines, many o whichcome rom the winery’s own125 acres in Napa Valley.

Whitehall Lane makes all o the best varietals rom Napa

Valley, and or ans o dessert wine, there’s also terriic

Orange Muscat. Whitehall Lane is one o

the irst Napa Valley wineriesto step boldly into the useo “alternative closures” ontheir wines since natural

cork does not always ormthe perect seal. On their

white wines the winery isusing screw caps, whileon a ew o the red wines,including the perennialaward-winning ReserveCabernet Sauvignon, they

are using a stylish, easy-to-open glass-on-glass closurethat might just revolutionizethe way wine bottles aresealed.

W h i t e h a l l L a n e h a sadded two new wine clubsto ensure members can gettheir avorites available only

at the winer y. Membersr e c e i v e c o m p l i m e n t a r y t o u r s a n d t a s t i n g s ,discounted pricing, accesst o l i m i t e d p r o d u c t i o n

wines, invitations to partiesand events and accessto the estate or privatecelebrations.

Taste the consistently great wines from

Whit ehall Lane

TASTING SUGGESTIONS ’12 Sauvignon Blanc,

Napa Valley

Tis crisp and rereshing wine is

loaded with aromas and avors o lemon, kiwi, honeydew melon

and graperuit. It is light tomedium bodied with excellent balance and a clean nish. $18

’12 Las Brisas Pinot Noir

Te Tis rich and graceul oering has appealing aromas

o rose petals, violets and toasty bread. On the palate the wine is

plush with waves o ripe currant and strawberry avors ramed beautiully by ancy oak under-tones. Te subtle tannins add length to the silky nish. $48

’09 Reserve Cabernet

Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Tis stylish wine is captivating and delicious rom the enticing

aromas to the long, smooth nish. It’s a blend o lush ruit

with aromas o deep blackberry,currant and toasted oak. $75

WHITEHALL LANE WINERY

1563 St. Helena Highway St. Helena, CA 94574

(800) 963-9454 www.whitehalllane.com

Open daily 10-5:45

DIRECTIONS

Whitehall Lane Winery is located at 1563 St. Helena Highway

(Highway 29) in St. Helena, just south o Zinandel Lane.




St. Helena is the winecapital o Napa Valley

and a town that epitomizes

all that makes this area

so special–world-class wineries, great eats and

unique shopping. Plan a ew

days with St. Helena as your

home base and delve into

all that this vibrant small

town has to oer!

W h e t h e r y o u ’ r e

overnighting or just making a pit stop in St. Helena, take

a stroll up and down Main

Street to take in the town’s

wonderul ambiance. here

are interesting shops lining

both sides o the street,

including boutiques with

the latest styles in clothing

and shoes, jewelry, and

home urnishings.

Strategically located

just north o Adams Street,Materra Wines is the

perect spot to start, end

or turnaround your Main

Street stroll. he homey

elegance o this urban

tasting room invites you

to linger over sit-down

tastings o award-winning wines produced by the

Cunat Family Vineyards

o Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll

Distr ict . Walk-ins are

wel com e here, but it’s a

good idea to call ahead

or a tasting appointment,

especially on busy days and

in peak season.

I you’re interested in

spending a day or two

wine tasting and touring,St. Helena has plenty o

opulent winery estates to

explore. One o the best

in-depth tours around

is oered at Beringer

Vi n e ya rd s , th e o l d e st

continuously operating

winer y in Napa Valley.For wine tasting without

an appointment, drop in

at Whitehall Lane or St.

Clement, where you’ll ind

many incredible examples

o Napa Valley’s inest

Cabernet Sauvignons.

Picture Perfect St. Helena




Itinerary for a day in St. Helena

Where To Taste:

Beringer Vineyards , 2000 Main St.,

707-963-8989

Open daily 10-5 PM, 10-6 PM (Summer)

Materra Wines Tasting Room ,

1426 Main Street, 707-244-4600

Open Wednesday-Sunday 11:30-5 PM

and by appointment Monday-Tuesday

Prager Winery & Port Works , 1281

Lewelling Lane, 707-963-7678

St. Clement Vineyards , 2867 St. Helena

Hwy N., 707-265-5000Open daily 10-5 PM

Whitehall Lane Winery , 1563 St.

Helena Hwy, 707-963-7035

Open daily 10-5:45 PM

Where To Stay:

Wine Country Inn, 1152 Lodi Lane,

707-963-7077

Where To Eat:

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen , 1327

Railroad Ave., 707-963-1200

French Blue , 1429 Main St.,

707-968-9200

Gott’s Roadside , 933 Main St.,

707-963-3486

Meadowood Restaurant , 900

Meadowood Ln., 707-967-1205 Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co. ,

1400 Oak Avenue, 707-963-4491

Model Bakery , 1357 Main St.,

707-963-8192

Tra Vigne , 1050 Chart Oak Ave.,

707-963-4444

Directions:

From San Francisco, take Highway 101north to the Mark West Springs Rd exit.

Turn right on Mark West Springs Rd

(Porter Creek Rd), then left on Petrified

Forest Road. Turn right on Highway 128/

Foothill Blvd for approximately 9 miles

to St. Helena.

St. Helena has a wide

s e l e c t i o n o e a t s o r

whatever you crave. In the

morning, the top stop or

coee is Napa Valley CoeeRoasting Company, where

they roast resh beans

almost daily. You’ll ind

the best pastries in town

at Model Bakery, which is

also the perect stop or a

quick lunch o resh salads,

sandwiches or the day’sspecial pizza. I you want a

juicy burger or other classic

“drive-in” are, check out

Gott’s Roadside ( ormerly

aylor’s Reresher). For a

relaxed meal in an upscale,

urban chic setting, try

French Blue, an “all-day

neighborhood restaurant”

(across Main Street rom

Materra Wines).

It ’s tough to choosebetween all the terriic

d i n n e r o p t i o n s i n S t .

H e l e n a . F o r a m o r e

elegant dining experience,

m a k e r e s e r v a t i o n s a t

the Michelin three-star

rated Meadowood Napa

Valley. For a more casualatmosphere with classic

Caliornia cuisine eaturing

resh local ingredients,

try Cindy’s Backstreet

Kitchen; or Italian with a

contemporary lair, try the

popular and un ra Vigne.

Left: Historic Bale Grist Mill located just north of Downtown St. Helena. Right: Ataste of old Italy can be found at the California Olive Oil Factory.




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

Healdsburg Area


As the Russian River twists and turns her

way out to the Paciic, valleys and gentle

hillsides an out on both sides. Her banks

are strewn with sandy beaches, redwood

orests, and vineyards o every description.

he river has carved three valleys o major

winemaking signiicance: Alexander, Dr y

Creek, and Russian River. hrough these

valleys dozens o wineries rise out o the sea

o vines, presenting visitors with a baling array o places to explore and tastes to savor.

We suggest you explore the three valleys

starting rom Healdsburg—“winery central”

or northern Sonoma County and the hub

o the three-valley area. Framed by the

Alexander Valley to the northeast, the Dry

Creek Valley to the northwest, and Chalk

Hill and Knights’ Valley to the southeast,

it’s no wonder the grapes and wine make

the town’s wheels go round. he heart o

Healdsburg is a shady park, known as the

Plaza, surrounded by inns, restaurants,

and shops. here are gourmet deli’s, too, i

you choose to picnic right there or want to

provision a vineyard outing.

Dry Creek ValleyNear the Mendocino County border, about

10 miles northwest o Healdsburg, the Warm

Springs Dam holds back the waters o Dry

Creek, orming serpentine Lake Sonoma.

From the dam, you get a bird’s eye view

o the valley that rolls out in ront o you.

he dam was built by the Army Corps o

Engineers in the 1980s primarily to orm




a state recreation area. It also protects

the ertile vineyard-covered valley below

rom looding. he combination o well-drained soils, morning og, and temperature

variations rom the valley loor up the steep

hillsides has proved beneicial to certain

varieties o red and white wine grapes.Growers and vintners have taken advantage

o these avorable circumstances or morethan 100 years. oday, Dry Creek Valley is

one o the premium wine producing areas o

the county.

wo parallel roadways—Dry Creek and

West Dry Creek road s—run nor th and

south along the edges o the valley. wosmaller roads—Lambert Bridge and

Yoakim Bridge—run east and west across

the valley (and the creek, hence the

bridges), connecting the larger north-south

thoroughares. ogether, these our roads

provide access to several dozen wineries o

the Dry Creek Valley appellation.

Russian River Valleyo the south, West Dry Creek Road curves

subtly into Westside Road, transporting you

quietly out o the Dry Creek wine region andinto the Russian River Valley. Subtle changes

in soil structure and climate, invisible to the

traveler’s eye, mean a world o dierence to

local grapegrowers and winemakers.Several more wineries are ound along

Westside Road beore it meets Wohler Road

intersecting rom the let. here you need todecide whether you want to continue into

the southern part o Russian River Valley

or head back north toward Windsor and

Healdsburg. I you choose to go north, you

can cross over the Russian River on Wohler,bear let on Eastside Road and ollow it as itskirts Windsor and eventually merges into

Old Redwood Highway running between

Wind sor to the south and Healdsburg

arther north.

I you decide to continue on into the

southern Russian River Valley, at Wohler

Road you can either stay on Westside

Road toward Guerneville or make the turn

onto Wohler and continue past EastsideRoad to River Road. Consult the Sonoma

County Central pages or inormation on the

southern Russian River Valley.

Alexander ValleyFrom Healdsburg you have two options

or touring the Alexander Valley. You can go

north on Highway 101 about eight miles to

Geyserville and turn right on state Highway

128. Or you can head north on Healdsburg

Avenue, taking a right on Alexander Valley

Road just outside o town. Alexander Valley Road merges into Highway 128 at

a three-way stop near Jimtown. From this

intersection, i you continue east (straight)

on Highway 128, you’ll pass several wineries

beore traveling through Knight’s Valley and

then winding through a series o hills to end

up in Calistoga, the northernmost reach o

the Napa Valley. I you turn let (north) ontoHighway 128, to traverse the valley towards

Geyserville, you’ll be driving on one o the

most picturesque roads in Sonoma County.

Southern Russian River Valley Just west o Santa Rosa is the southern

reach o the Russian River Valley. Visitors

typically approach it along one o two main

routes: by ollowing River Road west romSanta Rosa; or by ollowing Westside or

Eastside roads south rom the northern part

o the valley to Wohler Road, then turning

o Wohler onto River Road.

Along the route rom the northern

Russian River Valley it is also possible to

ollow Westside Road beyond Wohler to visit a couple o major wineries arther

south on Westside. From Eastside Road you

can reach this southern stretch o Westside

Road by turning right on Wohler, going let

across the old bridge spanning the river,

and then going let again on Westside. Beespecially careul on this southern stretch

o Westside; it is narrow and winding




and, while scenic and serviceable, it is

not a particularly good road. I you ollow

Westside all the way to its end, you will ind

yoursel at River Road about three miles

west o Wohler.

he character o the Russian River Valley is a bit dierent north to south. he

northern reach has much more o a Dry

Creek Valley eel. Up north the wineries are

generally larger, newer, and perhaps a little

lashier than in the south, which has a more

rustic eel.

On the map, the southern Russian River

Valley is a large area with irregular shapethat is somewhat wider than it is tall. It is

bounded on the north by River Road, which

becomes Old River Road near Guerneville;

and on the south by state Highway 12, which

becomes Sebastopol Road and then the

Bodega Highway as it runs east to west. On

the west, the Bohemian Highway shapes

the area, running rom near Guerneville

southeast to Freestone. Highway 101 orms

the eastern boundary.

State Highway 116 runs diagonally

through the southern valley, rom

Guerneville in the northwest to Sebastopol

in the southeast. Other important roads

are Mirabel Road, which connects River

Road and Highway 116; Guerneville Road

connecting Highway 101 and Highway 116;

and Olivet Road connecting River Road and

Guerneville Road. All along this skeleton

o roadways and many smaller roads

branching rom it are a myriad o wineries

where you can taste Pinot Noir, Zinandel,

and other wines produced in the Russian

River Valley appellation.

he major towns you’ll want to consider

visiting in the southern Russian River Valley

are Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, and

Occidental. Forestville is also important

because it is home to some good wineries

and is located at the junction o Mirabel

Road and Highway 116.

In Sebastopol, you can enjoy an easy stroll

along Main Street to take in antique, art,

and book shops among other homegrown

stores and restaurants that somehow

are only ound in small towns. You’ll ind

the Sebastopol natives to be riendly and

welcoming i a bit quirky. Nonconormity is the norm among many locals in this

unabashedly authentic and American small

town.

he hamlet o Graton is essentially a wide

spot in Graton Road just west o Highway

116 near its intersection with Guerneville

Road and about our miles northwest o Sebastopol. ake a ew minutes to walk

the downtown area, occupying just a

couple o blocks along Graton Road. You’ll

ind surprising touches o sophistication

including good restaurants and interesting

shops.

I you’ve stopped in Graton, you might as

well continue on along Graton Road about

six miles to the southwest to Occidental.

Yet another micro-town, Occidental

seems impossibly cute, but is remarkably

authentic. Here again you will ind good

restaurants and many interesting shops

to browse. From Occidental, you can head

north along the Bohemian Highway to

Guerneville or go south to Freestone where

you can pick up the Sebastopol Highway

(Highway 12) back toward Sebastopol. Or,

you can just go back to Highway 116 the way

you came.

Guerneville is about 12 miles to the

northwest o Graton along Highway 116, andabout 15 miles to the north o Occidental

along the Bohemian Highway route. During

the warmer months, which can be seven or

eight months in the Wine Country, it is the

ocal point o much activity or visitors to

the many rustic resorts along the Russian

River.




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bistro Ralph, 109 Plaza St., Healdsburg; 707-433-1380.An upscale, cool-vibed locals hangout serving California-

French cuisine. If you’re wine palate is on overload, go for

the martinis.

Dry Creek Kitchen, 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg;

707-431-0330. This Charlie Palmer restaurant draws upon

regional ingredients to create specialties by Chef de Cuisine

Dustin Valette.

Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707-

433-4231. One mile from downtown Healdsburg, this

Michelin one star restaurant is on a Victorian estate at the

heart of Sonoma’s wine country.

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

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

locals. Chef Rudy Mihal applies a modern Mediterranean

flavor palate to ingredients grown and produced locally.

What To Do

Relish Culinary Adventures, 14 Matheson Street,

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

of wine country. Relish combines talented chefs, fabulous

cuisine, and captivating Sonoma County locations, including

the Relish Culinary Center, to create one-of-a-kind wine

country cooking classes.

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

0610. Bicycle touring center with 2500 square feet of great

rental bikes, maps, local information, showers & changing

rooms, cycling clothing and accessories.

California Wine Tours, 707-253-1300

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, 209 Bohemian Highway

Freestone; 707-823-8231

The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg, 327 Healdsburg Ave

Healdsburg; 707-433-4747 1713

Travel planning begins at:

www.winecountryguide.com




Wi n e d r i n k e r s k n o w R o d n e y S t r o n g

Vineyards or its wonderul,approachable line o SonomaCounty wines. But starting ive years ago the winery

signiicantly upped the ante when it started the “Winery within a Winery,” a cutting edge project to create smalllots o distinctive ultra-

premium wines.N o w R o d n e y S t r o n g

o e r s o n e o t h e e w

c o m p r e h e n s i v e w i n e r y tours in Sonoma County w here you can see the“Winery within a Winery”

project in action. our participants st art out inthe estate vineyard with anintroduction to vineyard

practices. hen it ’s into

the winery or a irsthandlook at the this innovative

p r o j e c t . I n t h e c e l l a r you’ll learn about how the winemaking team careully selects, sorts, and processesthe best individual vineyardblocks to make Rodney Strong’s Reserve and Single

Vineyard wines. A ter the tour, stop in

the tasting room or theReserve tasting, where the

winery shows o the great work done in the “Winer y within a Winery.” his listo superbly crated winesincludes two single vineyard

Alexander Valley CabernetSauvignons that highlightthe dierence place makese v e n w i t h i n a s i n g l eappellation. You’ll also get

to try Reserve Chardonnay,Reserve Pinot Noir, andRodney Strong’s lagshipB o r d e a u x - s t y l e b l e n d ,Symmetry.

R o d n e y S t r o n g ’ shospitality center oersa large selection o unique

gits or riends and amily back home. his un andeclectic git shop eatureslocal, handmade and highquality tabletop accessories,

wine accessories, and logoattire. It’s the perect placeto do all o your holiday andspecial occasion shopping.

Enjoy tours, tasting, and shopping at

Rodney Strong Vineyards

TASTING SUGGESTIONS

’07 Symmetry Red Meritage,

Alexander Valley

Layers o blackberry, cassis, dark plums and sweet spices with a

hint o smoky dark chocolateand spice. Silky in texture and

long on the nish. $55

’07 Reserve Cabernet

Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

Full bodied and richly textured,with intense aromas and avors

o black currant, sandalwood,white pepper and cocoa.

Smooth, lingering nish. $45

’09 Russian River Pinot Noir,

Estate Vineyard

Aged entirely in small Frenchoak barrels, which adds a

subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint o spice. $16

RODNEY STRONG

11455 Old Redwood Highway Healdsburg, CA 95448

(800) 678-4763 www.rodneystrong.com

Open 10 AM - 5 PM Daily

Guided winery tours daily at 11 AM and 3 PM

DIRECTIONS

Exit Highway 101 Northat Healdsburg Ave. akea let rom o-ramp onto

Healdsburg Ave./Old Redwood Highway to the winery 1.6

miles on the right.




At Partake by K-J, theine art o wine and

ood pairing is elevatedto new heights with acombination o great wine,e x p e r t l y c r a t e d s m a l l

p l a t e s , a n d ed u c a ti on ,all in a hip, casual andun setting in downtownHealdsburg.

M o r e t a s t i n g l o u n g ethan restaurant, Partake isdesigned to give customersmany options, no matterthe time o day. Pop in or

wine tasting at the bar,or go or the mix-and-match option o choosing

your own small plates and wines. Or pick rom theche ’s suggested lights, 3-5courses expertly matched

with wine.

h e y w a s t e n oo p p o r t u n i t i e s t o t h r i l l

your senses at Partake.Even the simple warmupo bread and oil here turnsinto syrah grapeskin breadserved with a threesome o unique, handcrated oils:chardonnay and riesling

grapeseed, and estate olive.

Or you might suddenly ind

beore you a black Riedel

wine glass containing a

mystery wine sample. Can

you guess what it is relying only on your senses o smell

and taste?

You may just stop in or

a taste, but you’ll have a

hard time bypassing the

incredible ood at Partake.

he small bites are created

by K-J’s masterul ches,

who use the resh produce

rom the winery’s culinary

garden as well as other

local artisan ingredients.

h e m e n u c h a n g e s

requently depending on

what’s in season, although you may be lucky en ough

to ind popular items like

Red Wine Fries with K-J

C a b e r n e t K e t c h u p , o r

Coriander Brined Chicken

Wings with Sweet Chi li

Sauce available regularly.

TASTING OPTIONS

Wine asting

25 dierent wines available in 2

oz or 5 oz pours, starting at $3

Small Bites

Small plates created by the K-J

culinary team to highlight the

natural afnity between wine

and ood. Starting at $5

Wine and Food Pairings

Tree-course cheese ight -

$25 per person Five-course vegetarian ight -

$35 per person

Five-course Che ’s tasting -

$45 per person

PARTAKE BY K-J

241 Healdsburg Avenue

Healdsburg, Caliornia

phone: 707-433-6000 www.partakebykj.com

Open 11am - 9pm Sun-Turs; 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat

DIRECTIONS

Located just a ew doors southo Matheson Street and the

Healdsburg Plaza.

From 101 north, take central Healdsburg exit approximately

.5 miles to Healdsburg Plaza.

PARKING

Free, unlimited parking

available on Matheson Street between Healdsburg Avenue

and Vine Street.

Partake by K-J Elevates Tasting

In The Heart Of Healdsburg




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Napa Valley STERLING VINEYARDS

Take Sterling’s amous aerial tram to

the top o the hill or a special reserve

tasting (p. 30)OLD FAITHFUL

Visit one o only three Old Faithul

geysers in the world (p. 15)

NAPA IN ONE DAY

See the Napa Valley in one great day

with stops at three notable wineries

(p. 32)

GOLDEN HAVEN HOT

SPRINGS

Experience a Calistoga mud bath at

Golden Haven Hot Springs (p. 11)

ANDRETTI WINERY

Experience the wines and old world

charm Mario’s winery (p. 25)LINCOLN AVENUE SPA

Get a mud treatment on a special

Ayurvedic steam table (p. 11)

WHITEHALL LANE

Visit the winery honored three

times or wines rated in the top ve

worldwide (p. 35)

GRGICH HILLS ESTATE

Ater tasting, promote peace by drop-

ping coins in the ountain at Grgich

Hills Estate Winery (p. 20)

LIMOUSINE TOURSProviding exceptional transportation

and memorable tours in the wine

country since 1986. (p. 12)

BERINGER VINEYARDS

Tour and taste Napa at its best, past

and present, at Beringer Vineyards

(p. 28)

NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS

Rent a bicycle or a ew hours, a day,

or longer (p. 14)

WINE TRAIN

Dine on the Wine Train as the Napa

Valley glides slowly by (p. 23)

NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS

Reserve with Napa Valley Balloons to

soar above it all (p. 13)

ARTESA

See breathtaking views, architecture,

and ountains at Artesa (p. 26)

PREMIUM OUTLETS

Shop at over 50 designer and name

brand stores at Napa Premium

Outlets (p. 15)

MATERRA WINES

Taste the incredible wines rom the

Oak Knoll district ‘s Cunat Family

Vineyards (p. 20)

HISTORIC VENUES

Enjoy world-class entertainment at

historic Napa Valley Opera House (p. 16)

PRAGER WINERY & PORT

WORKS

Taste delicious Caliornia Ports romthis amily-owned winery (p. 21)

Fun




things to

do today Sonoma LEDSON

Visit Ledson Winery’s incredible

European style castle (p. 58)

CHATEAU ST. JEANTreat yoursel to a Pure Sonoma

experience at opulent Chateau St.

Jean in Kenwood (p. 55)

PARTAKE BY K-J

Tasting lounge and ight club in the

center o Healdsburg (p. 45)

SEBASTIANITaste the diference 100 years’ experi-

ence makes at historic Sebastiani

(p. 56)

CLINE

View scale models o Caliornia’s

historic missions beore tasting the

wines at Cline Cellars (p. 54) JACUZZI WINERY

Sample wines and olive oils at

Jacuzzi Winery’s ornate Italian villa

(p. 62)

SUISUN VALLEY

Taste classic varietal wines in the the

wine region that is less crowded and

close to the Bay Area (p. 63)

KENDALL-JACKSON

Enjoy the beautiul culinary gardens

at Kendall-Jackson’s Wine Center in

Fulton (p. 2)

RODNEY STRONGSee the ascinating “Winery within a

Winery” at Rodney Strong Vineyards

(p. 44)

MOSHIN

Reserve a tour o Moshin Winery’s

unusual gravity-ow Pinot acility

(p. 43)

SPA TREATMENTS ABOUND

Have a luxurious spa treatment

at one o Wine Country’s relaxing

options (p. 81)

PREMIUM OUTLETS

Go to Petaluma Premium Outlets and

shop at 60 brand name stores (p. 15)

Suisun /

Fairfeld JELLY BELLY FACTORY

Addicted to jelly beans? Then the

Jelly Belly Factory tour is a dream

come true. (p. 4)

Lake County SIX SIGMA

Reserve a tasting at Six Sigma, where

mathematical principles inspire

ºwinemaking (p. 67)

TWIN PINE CASINO & HOTEL

Visit Twin Pine Casino & Hotel’s

wine tasting room and our- star

restaurant located between Calistoga

and Clear Lake (p. 10)



50 | Wine Country Guide | SONOMA NORTH DIRECTORY

A. Rafanelli Winery

4685 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1385.

Alderbrook Winery

2306 Magnolia Drive

Healdsburg; 707-433-5987.

Arista Winery

7015 Westside RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448

Amista

3320 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg; 707-431-9200.

Armida Winery

2201 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2222.

Bella Vineyards


Chalk Hill Winery

10300 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-838-4306.

Christopher Creek Winery

641 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-2001.

Clos du Bois

19410 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-857-3100.

D’Argenzio Winery

81301 Cleveland Ave Suite ASanta Rosa; 707-546-2466.

Davis Family Vineyards

52 Front St Healdsburg; 707-433-3858.

De La Montanya Estate

999 Forman LaneHealdsburg; 707-484-8090.

DeLoach Vineyards

1791 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-526-9111.

deLorimier

2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.

Dry Creek Vineyard

3770 Lambert Bridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1000.

Dutcher Crossing

8533 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2700.

Everett Ridge Vineyards

435 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1637,ext. 17.

F. Teldeschi Winery

3555 Dry Creek Road


Family Wineries


Ferrari-Carano Vineyards

& Winery


Field Stone Winery

10075 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg;707-433-7266.

Foppiano Vineyards

12707 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-433-7272.

Francis Coppola Winery

300 Via Archimedes RoadGeyserville; 707-968-1100.

Fritz Winery24691 Dutcher Creek RoadCloverdale; 707-894-3389.

Gary Farrell Winery


Geyser Peak Winery

22281 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-2500.

Hanna Winery (Alex. Valley)9280 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-431-4310.

Hartford Family Winery

8075 Martinelli RoadForestville; 707-887-1756.

Harvest Moon Winery

2192 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-573-8711.

Hauck Cellars

223 Center StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-9065

Hawkes Winery

6734 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-HAWK.

Holdredge Wines

51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1424.

Hook & Ladder Winery

2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa,707-526-2255

Hop Kiln Winery

6050 Westside Road


Hudson Street Wineries

428 Hudson Street,Healdsburg; 707-433-2364.428 Hudson St Healdsburg;707-433-2364.

In Vino Veritas

118 North St Healdsburg;707-395-0307.

Iron Horse Vineyards9786 Ross Station RoadSebastopol; 707-887-1507.

J Vineyards & Winery

11447 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-3646.

J. Rochioli Vineyards


Jordan Vineyard & WineryAppointment.1474 Alexander Valley RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-5250.

Joseph Swan Vineyards

2916 Laguna RoadForestville; 707-573-3747.

Kendall-Jackson Wine

Center

5007 Fulton Road SantaRosa; 707-571-8100.

Kendall-Jackson Partake241 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-433-6000.

Korbel Champagne

Cellars13250 River RoadGuerneville; 707-824-7316.

La Crema

235 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-9400.

Lambert Bridge Winery


Lancaster Estate

15001 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8178.

Limerick Lane Cellars

1023 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-9211.

Longboard Vineyards

5 Fitch St Healdsburg; 707-

433-3473

Lynmar Winery

3909 Frei Road Sebastopol;707-829-3374.

Mauritson Family Winery


Marimar Torres estate

11400 Graton RoadSebastopol; 707-823-4365.

Martin Ray Winery

2191 Laguna Road SantaRosa; 707-823-2404.

Martinelli Winery

3360 River Road Windsor;707-525-0570.

Matanzas Creek Winery

6097 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa; 707-528-6464.

Mazzocco Vineyards

1400 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-9035.

Matrix

3291 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1911

Meeker Vineyard


Michel-Schlumberger

4155 Wine Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7427.

Mill Creek


deLorimier Winery

2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.

Medlock-Ames

3487 Alexander Vly. Rd.,Healdsburg; 707-431-8845.

Moshin Vineyards10295 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5499.

Murphy-Goode Winery

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20 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-431-7644.

Paul Hobbs Winery

3355 Gravenstein Hwy N.Sebastopol; 707-824-9879.

Papapietro Perry

4791 Dry Creek RdHealdsburg; 707-433-0422.

Passalacqua Winery

3805 Lambert B ridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5550.

Paradise Ridge Winery

4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr.Santa Rosa; 707-528-9463.

Pedroncelli Winery1220 Canyon RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3531.

Porter Creek Vineyards


Preston Vineyards


Raymond Burr Vineyards8339 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8559.

Ridge at Lytton Springs

650 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7721.

Robert Young Estate Winery

4960 Red Winery RoadGeyserville; 707-431-4811.

Rodney Strong11455 Old Redood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-1533.

Russian Hill Winery

4525 Slusser Road Windsor;707-575-9428.

Russian River Vineyards

5700 Gravenstein Hwy NorthForestville; 707-887-3344.

Sausal Winery

7370 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-2285.

Seghesio Family Vineyards

14730 Grove St Healdsburg;707-433-3579.

Selby Winery

215 Center St Healdsburg;707-431-1288.

Siduri Wines

980 Airway Court, Suite CSanta Rosa; 707-578-3882.

Silver Oak Cellars

24625 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3562.

Simi Winery16275 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-473-3231.

Stonestreet Winery

7111 Hwy 128Healdsburg; 800-355-8008.

Stryker Sonoma

5110 Hwy 128 Geyserville;707-433-1944.

Sunce Winery

1839 Olivet road Santa Rosa;707-526-9463.

Taft Street Winery

2030 Barlow LaneSebastopol; 707-823-2049.

Thumbprint Cellars

102 Matheson St.,Healdsburg; 707-433-2393.

Toad Hollow Vineyards

409-A Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-8667.

Topel Winery


Trentadue Winery


Twomey Cellars


Unti Vineyards


Vintners Signatures

4001 Hwy 128, Geyserville;707-857-3300.

White Oak Vineyards

7505 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-8429.

Williamson Winery


Wilson Winery


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Sonoma Valley, also known as the Valley

o the Moon, is about an hour’s drive

north o San Francisco and about a hal-

hour’s drive rom either the Sonoma County

Airport to the northwest or the town o Napa to the east. Some 17 miles in length,the valley is bounded by the outskirts o

Santa Rosa on the north, San Pablo Bay on

the south, the Mayacamas Mountains to

the west, and the Sonoma Mountains to the

east.

Home to about 75 wineries, Sonoma

Valley i s a complete wine touri smdestination unto itsel. Its three principal

towns—Kenwood, Glen Ellen and the

town o Sonoma—eature excellent

B&B and ull-service hotel (including

spa) accommodations as well as many

restaurants highly regarded or casualand ine dining. Sonoma Valley is the

birthplace o the Caliornia wine industry

with vineyards dating to the early 1800s.

he region’s winemaking reputation is built

on robust red wines including Cabernet

Sauvignon, Zinandel, and Meritage blends,

among others. But Sonoma Valley vintners produce over 25 varieties o wine in all, sono matter what your palate’s preerence you

are likely to ind wines that please here.

ravel-Wise ip: Sonoma Valley and the

Healdsburg area (including Alexander,

Dry Creek and Russian River valleys) are

the main wine regions o Sonoma County.

From the town o Sonoma to Healdsburg is about 40 miles and, in usual driving

conditions, driving time is about an hour.

While it is certainly possible to tour the

Healdsburg area through day trips rom a

base in Sonoma Valley, it is not advisable. It

is ar better to devote two or three days toeach area and to reserve accommodations

close to where you’ll be touring. Visiting

Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to doSonoma Valley



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Schug Winery

Ravenswood Winery

Valley of the Moon Winery

Arrowood Winery

St. Francis

Loxton

Matanzas CreekWinery

The Wine Room

B.R.Cohn Winery

Adler Fels Winery

Mayo Reserve Room

Ledson Hotel& Harmony Club

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Sonoma Valley Visitors Center

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Kaz Winery

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the Wine Country is all about relaxing and

enjoying the wine and liestyle amenities o

the dierent regions you visit. hat becomes

diicult i a signiicant portion o your day

is spent driving.

op Picks For Wine asting

here are many more wineries in Sonoma

Valley than most people have time to visit.

Researching the wineries you could visit

to choose the ones you will visit can be a

rustrating and time-consuming process.




Here are our recommendations or wineries

that deserve a spot on your itinerary. o be

sure, there are plenty o other good wineries

in Sonoma Valley, but you cannot go wrong

choosing rom this list:

Top Picks For Wine TastingChateau St. Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy,

Kenwood; 707-833-4134. Stunning. he

gardens o this winery’s dreamlike setting

oer visitors the eeling o having traveled to

the Mediterranean. World-class wines and

a well stocked charcuterie make this the

perect picnic spot.

Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive,Sonoma; 707-940-4000. You know this

brand, and you’d never imagine it comes

rom this laid-back winery. he tasting

room is in an 1850s armhouse. here

are aviaries and a museum o Caliornia

missions. Some wines may be amiliar, but

others may surprise you.

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 Arnold

Drive, Sonoma; 866-522-8693. Yes, this is

the same Jacuzzi, the amily whose name

is synonymous with luxury whirlpool spas.

And what a job they ’ve done with their

winer y--a spectacular Italian villa--and

their wines, which celebrate the amily’s

heritage. You’ll be sorry i you miss this one!

Kenwood Vineyards, 9592 Sonoma

Hwy, Kenwood; 707-833-5891. his acility

and sta behind this amiliar wine label are

unexpectedly rustic and riendly. here’s

nothing corporate about this 22-acre estate

with its tasting room in the barn—just an

authentic Wine Country experience.

Ledson Winery & Vineyards, 7335Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-537-3810. You

have to see this 16,000 square oot French-

Normandy “castle” to believe it. our the

winery, stroll the grounds, and taste some o

the best wines in Sonoma Valley.

Schug Carneros Estate, 602 Bonneau

Road, Sonoma; 707-939-9363. he drive up

rom Bonneau Road will take you through

vineyards and rose borders to where the winery building is tucked into a hillside

containing underground barrel caves.

Behind the German style post-and-beam

building, there is a vista point with a 360º

view o th e surrounding area and the

opportunity to see as ar as Mount Diablo

on a clear day.

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery , 389Fourth Street East, Sonoma; 800-888-5532.

his legendary winery has been making

ine wines at the current location or well

over 100 years. Get a irst-hand sense o

history while tasting outstanding wines,

many available only at the winery.

Valley o the Moon, 777 Madrone Road,

Glen Ellen; 707-939-4500. his landmark winery marries a rich history dating to

1860 with state-o-the-art wine production

and Italian artisan packaging. he etched

bottles are git-worthy, but you’ll be

tempted to keep the wine or yoursel.

Where To Dine

Basque Boulangerie Caé, 460 First

Street East, Sonoma; 707-935-7687. A great

place to ind locals early in the morning

talking to neighbors, reading the paper and

grabbing a cup o coee with a pastry.

Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, 1325

Broadway (in he Lodge at Sonoma),

Sonoma; 707-931-2042. For heartier are,

SONOMA PLAZA




Take an aternoon to enjoy the good lie at Chateau

St. Jean, the irst Sonoma winery to win the covetedWine Spectator international“ W i n e o t h e Y e a r ”

distinction. his historic winer y o ers a complet e Wine Countr y experience:a historic building in astorybook setting, beautiulgrounds eaturing gorgeousMediterranean gardens, and airst-rate tasting experience.

When you pass through

the gates at Chateau St. Jeanin Kenwood, you’ll eel like

you’re waking in the midsto a pleasant dream. Passslowly up the driveway totake in the view o the stately 1920 château, now ully restored and listed on theNational Register o Historic

Preservation. he Chateauis nestled at the oot o the

picturesque Sugarloa Ridgeand ramed by the rolling 270-acre St. Jean Estate

Vineyard. Yo u’ l l pa ss rom th e

parking lot through an archand into the spectacular

gardens at Chateau St . Jean . he main gardeni s o d e t a i l e d o r m a ldesign–a true parterre–withhydrangeas, two ountains,a rose garden, and a large

patio or dining and sipping at the visitor center. A moreintimate and less ormalc o u r t y a r d g a r d e n s i t sbetween the château and the

visitor center. Near the maingarden is a demonstration

vineyard where guests canlearn about growing the

perect wine grape.For tast ing, you can

opt or the regular tasting in the Visitor Center, orchoose rom our special

wine experiences. he Cinq Cépages (“ive varieties”)B l e n d i n g E x p e r i e n c e ,named or Chateau St. Jean’s

lagship wine, lets you tasteeach o the classic Bordeaux

v a r i e t a l s ( C a b e r n e tSauvignon, Merlot, CabernetFranc, Petite Verdot, Malbec)separately, then create yourown blend o these wines.he result is a custom-blended bottle to take home.

TASTING OPTIONS

Promenade our & asting $20 (Members $16)

aste ve outstanding wines while strolling Chateau St. Jean

on a historical guided tour.

11 AM & 1 PM daily.

Chateau Luxury asting $25 (Members $10) A seated tasting o reserve

wines in the historic Chateauor on the patio (weather

permitting). 10:30 AM, 11:30

AM & 1:30 PM daily.

Reserve Wine in Riedel $45 (Members $36)

A guided tasting o reservewines that demonstrates how

quality stemware can enhance your tasting experience.

10:30 AM & 1:30 PM daily.

Call to reserve.

Cinq Cépages

Blending Experience$75 (Members $60)

Create your own blend o ve

classic Bordeaux wines, and leave with a bottle o your creation! 11 AM & 1:00 PM

Turs–Sun. Call to reserve.

CHATEAU ST. JEAN 8555 Sonoma Highway

(Highway 12) Kenwood, CA 95452

Phone: (877) 478-5326 www.chateaustjean.com

Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily

DIRECTIONS ake Sonoma Highway (CA-12)12 miles north rom the towno Sonoma, or 11 miles east

rom Santa Rosa, to Kenwood in Sonoma Valley.

Visit Chateau St. Jean For A Pure Sonoma Experience




this venue prides itsel on a creative menu

with ingredi ents rom Son oma County

arms, ranches and dairies.

C a é C i t t i , 9 0 4 9 S o n o m a H w y ,

Kenwood; 707-833-2690. his wonderul,

casual neighborhood restaurant oers

consistently good Italian ood including a

good variety o pastas.

The Girl & The Fig, 110 West Spain

Street, Sonoma; 707-938-3634. Seasonal,

Provencal-inspired cuisine eatures garden

vegetables, herbs, and an abundance o

creativity.

Caé La Haye, 140 East Napa St,Sonoma; 707-935-5994. Restaurant critic

Michael Bauer calls this small and intimate

eatery “one o those rare restaurants in

which you know the moment you walk in

the door, you’re going to have a good time

... Simple ood prepared to perection ...

excellent service”.

Harvest Moon Caé, 487 First St West

Award-winning Sonoma County Wines ~ Free Historical Tours ~ Picnic Grounds

Located four blocks from the Sonoma Plaza ~ Open Daily 11am-5pm.

Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery~389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma CA 95476

www.sebastiani.com ~ 707-933-3200 ~ Established in 1904

PETALUMA




Spotlight on...

Bicycle Touring

Why We Love It Imagine pedaling through the Wine

Country on a bicycling adventure that

includes wine tasting, gourmet ood,

and expertly trained support sta. Tis

is exactly the experience that makes theNapa Valley and Sonoma world-amous

bicycle touring destinations. A ull-

service bicycle touring company can

arrange your entire trip so all you need

to do is pedal. A guide will lead you onan itinerary careully planned to intro-

duce you to the best wines and sights.

A van will pick up your wine purchasesand give you a hand i you need roadside

assistance. Or, i you preer to be your

own guide, bicycle and equipment rent-

als are generally available by the day andhal-day.

Who To Contact Napa Valley Bike ours , 6795 Washing-ton Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-531-

7708; www.napavalleybiketours.com.

Sonoma Valley Bike ours , 520 Broad-

way, Sonoma; 707-531-7708;

www.sonomavalleybiketours.com.

Photo credit: Napa Valley Bike ours

(West Napa Street), Sonoma; 707-933-8160.

his is another smallish venue, so avail

yoursel o the outdoor seating when the

weather and your mood are conducive.

Regarded by many locals as one o the

best restaurants in Sonoma. Caliornia-

Mediterranean cuisine.

Other Things To Do

Attractions and Tours

Caliornia Wine Tours, 707-253-1300;

caliorniawinetours.com. Oers a choice

o personalized or prearranged wine tours

throughout the Napa and Sonoma wine

regions. Prearranged itineraries begin at

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

San Francisco begin at $72/person.

Sonoma Valley Bike Tours, 520

B r o a d w a y , S o n o m a ; 7 0 7 - 9 9 6 - 2 4 5 3 .

Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,

sel-guided tours, bicycle rentals.

Spas

Massage Envy Spa , 452 First St.

E . Sonoma, Sonoma; 707-938-7404 .

herapeutic massage and skin nourishing

acial treatments. Visit massageenvy.com

or our other Wine Country locations.

Kenwood Inn and Spa , 10400 Sonoma

H i g h w a y , K e n w o o d ; 8 0 0 - 3 5 3 - 6 9 6 6 .

Employing the power o the grape using

topical treatments based on oils extracted

rom grape seeds.




I you want to be treated like royalty, visitLedson Winery and Vineyards in Kenwood.

he 16,000 square oot French-Normandy

winery reerred to as “he Castle,” sits

majestically behind its estate vineyard.

Steve Ledson adopted his passion or

growing grapes rom his ather, grandather

and great-grandather. He originally built

he Castle as his private home, but when it

began to draw much attention rom locals

and tourists alike, he decided he wanted more

privacy. In 1999 he opened the doors to the

public and created one o the most unique

and dynamic wineries

anywhere in the country.

Upon arrival, a well-

inormed concierge will

guide guests over elegant

hardwood loors to one o

the our cozy and classy tasting salons. On

warm spring and summer days, the doors

are let wide open. Ater tasting, you may be

tempted to stroll through the gardens. You can

also visit the Gourmet Marketplace and select

among ine cheeses rom around the world,

meats, pastas, salads and sinully decadent

desserts. While enjoying your avorite Ledson

wine, you can picnic beneath century-old oak

trees.

All Ledson wines are handcrated in small

production lots and many sell out beore

the next vintage is ready to go to market. A

great way to avoid disappoint is to join one o

Ledson’s our wine clubs. Members receive two

bottles or a case o wine with each shipment

and you choose the wines you preer: white

only, red only, Zinandel only, or a mix.

Club members are treated to private parties

throughout the year and enjoy preerred

pricing at additional events.

Ledson Winery also provides a unique and

romantic setting or a airytale wedding. he

Castle’s dramatic circular driveway and arched

carriage entryway, water ountains, and grand

staircase create the perect background or

exchanging nuptials like royalty. And the

stunning visuals make or a magniicent

wedding album.

o enhance the Ledson experience, there

is the luxurious Ledson Hotel & Centre du

Vin on the historic Sonoma Plaza. Named

by Conde Nast raveler as “One o the 100

hottest new hotels around the globe, one o

the top 18 hotels in the US,

and one o the only 2 hotels

in Caliornia,” the hotel

eatures six individually decorated guest rooms,

urnished in antique grandeur blended with

the inest modern comorts. he French

Bistro, open rom 11:30 am, serves ine wines,

sparklers, beer and cocktails with delicious

French cuisine made rom local ingredients.

Centre du Vin eatures wine tasting as wellas handcrated cocktails at the beautiul

and welcoming bar. As a bonus, there is

outside seating where you can watch the

world go by on the Plaza. he Hotel also

eatures incredible live music events on most

weekends.

For hotel reservations log on to www.ledsonhotel.com or call 707-996-9779. he

concierge will be happy to assist with your

plans or an unorgettable stay in the area.

Ledson Winery is open daily rom 10:00 am

to 5:00 pm, at 7335 Highway 12, Kenwood. For

more inormation call 707-537-3810 or visit

www.ledsonwinery.com.

S P O T L I G H T O N . . .

S P O T L I G H T O N . . .

Extraordinary Hospitality ◆ Exquisite Atmosphere ◆ Impeccable Wines

Ledson

“This castle is a must

see.” Bella English, The

Boston Globe




Where wine country elegance meets old-world charm ...

Where ambiance exceeds all expectations ...

Where you can step back in time to a grander era ...

Visit Sonoma Valley’s Most Unique Wine Country Location

Winery & Vineyards

“is castle is a must see.” Bella English, e Boston Globe

Winery & Vineyards Open Daily 10 5

7335 Sonoma Hwy Kenwood CA 95409

(707) 537-3810 www.ledsonwinery.com

Hotel & Centre du Vin Open Daily 11

480 1st Street East Sonoma CA 95476

(707) 996-9779 www.ledsonhotel.com




Fl a n k e d b y t h eM a y a c a m a s

M o u n t a i n s o n t h e

e a s t a n d t h e S o n o m a

M o u n t a i n s o n w e s t ,S o n o m a V a l l e y , a l s o

k n o w n a s t h e V a l l e y

o the Moon, carves a

majestic swath through

t h e s o u t h e r n p a r t o

Sonoma County. Whether

you can only spend a day

or have a ull weekend,Sonoma Valley makes or

the perect Wine Country

getaway.

V i s i t o r s t o S o n o m a

Va l l e y , w h i c h m a n y

consider the birthplace

o t h e w i n e i n d u s t r y

i n C a l i o r n i a , h a v e

t h e l u x u r y o d o z e n s

o o p t i o n s o r w i n e

t a s t i n g . S t a r t o u t a t

Ledson Winery, a world-renowned architectural

m a r v e l a t t h e n o r t h

end o the val ley. his

incredible 16,000 square

oot French Normandy-

s t y l e c a s t l e h a s i t a l l

– w o n d e r u l w i n e , a

g o u r m e t m a r k e t p l a c eand git boutique.

A t e r t h e c a s t l e

head south to Chateau

S t . J e a n , a n o t h e r

a r c h i t e c t u r a l w o n d e r

j u s t a e w m i n u t e s

down Highway 12. he

winer y o ers beautiul

grounds with gorgeous

Mediterranean gardens,

and a irst-rate tasting

e x p e r i e n c e i n t h eReserve Room with some

o Sonoma Valley’s inest

wines.

K e e p h e a d i n g s o u t h

o r a v i s i t t o V a l l e y

o t h e M o o n W i n e r y ,

where you’ ll ind a long

l is t o del ic ious , wel l - p r i c e d w i n e s a n d a

wide selection o Wine

C o u n t r y g i t s . A l s o a

g r e a t d e s t i n a t i o n o r

a picnic, Valley o the

M o o n o e r s a l a r g e

covered picnic spot or

Sonoma Valley Sojourn

Ledson Winery & Vineyards




hot days as well as a ew

more private tables, set

by a rolling creek.

W i n d y o u r t a s t i n g

day down at B.R. Cohn

Winer y, which is perched

atop the 90-acre Olive

Hill Estate Vineyard. B.R.

Cohn is highly-regarded

or their Estate Cabernet

S a u v i g n o n a s w e l l a s

a w a r d - w i n n i n g e s t a t e

grown olive oil.

When you’ve worked up

a midday appetite rom

tast ing wine , shopping

a n d s i g h t s e e i n g , C a e

C i t t i i n t h e h e a r t o

Kenwood oers up great

salads, pizza and pasta

or lunch, or pick up a

ew sandwiches or picnic

provisions at Glen Ellen

Market in Glen El len.

A trip to Sonoma Valley

w o u l d n’ t b e c o m p l e t e

w i t ho ut a v i s i t t o th e

historic Sonoma Plaza.

he hub o act iv ity in

the town o Sonoma, the

plaza is a gre at place to

strol l , shop, and taste win e at the many tasting

rooms that ring the plaza.

In the evening, you’l l

ind some great dining

options near the Sonoma

P l a z a . C h e c k o u t t h e

quaint and charming Cae

La Haye or high quality and satisying seasonal

are. For a more estive

atmosphere and alresco

dining, try the girl & the

ig, which eatures more

r u s t i c F r e n c h - i n s p i r e d

are.

Chateau St. Jean

Valley Of The Moon Winery

Itinerary for Sonoma Valley

Where To Taste:

Ledson Winery

7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood

707-537-3810

Open daily 10am - 5pm

Chateau St. Jean


707-833-4134


Valley of the Moon Winery

777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen

707-939-4500

Open daily 10am - 4:30pmB.R. Cohn Winery

15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen

707-938-4064


Where To Eat:

Cafe Citti


707-833-2690

Open for lunch and dinner daily

Glen Ellen Market

13751 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen

707-996-6728


Café La Haye

140 East Napa St, Sonoma

707-935-5994

Open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday

the girl & the fig

110 West Spain Street, Sonoma

Open for lunch and dinner daily; Sunday

brunch

Where To Stay:

Ledson Hotel

480 First Street East, Sonoma

707-996-9779

Directions:

From San Francisco, take Highway 101

north to Highway 37 east. Turn north

on Highway 121 and follow signs for

Highway 12. From the east and Napa,

take Highway 12 west/121 north and

follow signs for Highway 12 to Sonoma.




The name “Jacuzzi” evokesan expectation o luxury,

and luxury is exactly what v isitors ind at JacuzziFamily Vineyards.

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards was irst launched in 1994by Fred Cline, proprietor o Cline Cellars and grandsono Jacuzzi whirlpool inventor

Valeriano Jacuzzi. he brandmade its home at Clineuntil 2007, when the winery opened in its new 18,000

square oot home directly across the highway romCline in Carneros.

Jacuzzi Family Vineyardsc e l e b r a t e s t h e J a c u z z iamily’s Italian heritage. othat end, the main visitorcenter at Jacuzzi is a uscan-style stone villa modeled

ater the Jacuzzi homesteadin Udine, Italy. And, thetasting room eatures mostly Italian varietals, including Moscato, Dolcetto, Barbera,and even lesser known oneslike Arneis, Lagrein, and

Aleatico.he visitor center has

incredible detail work bothinside and out, rom thedramatic Murano chandelierin the main oyer to thetasting bar handcrated

using 10 dierent kinds o wood. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the winery’s stone piazza (courtyard), whosecenterpiece is an 85-yearold ig tree transplantedrom grandpa Valeriano’shome in Oakley. Or, themore adventurous can walk

up the steps o the winery’sbell tower or spectacular,

panoramic views o theCarneros hills.

Vi sitors to Jacuzzi canalso sample olive oils romthe Olive Press, a boutiqueolive oil producer. he OlivePress has its own tasting

room with ull view o theolive oil production area,and visitors can watch oilbeing made during harvestseason. Both Olive Press and

Jacuzzi tasting rooms have a wide selection o importedand local ood products thatmake great gits.

Experience the Jacuzzi family way of life

Jacuzzi Family Vineyards TASTING SUGGESTIONS

’06 Pinot Grigio,

Sonoma Coast

Bright, crisp and well-bal-anced, with delicious tropical pear and peach avors. $21

’06 Pinot Noir, Carneros

Ripe red cherries, raspberries,strawberries and spearmint. $24

’05 Sangiovese, Sonoma

County

Bright raspberry, cherry and spicy avors with balanced

acidity and moderate

tannins. $24

JACUZZI FAMILY

VINEYARDS

24724 Arnold DriveSonoma, Caliornia 95476

Phone: (866) 522-8693 www.jacuzziwines.com

Open daily 10-5:30

DIRECTIONS Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is

on Arnold Drive/Highway 121 directly across rom

sibling winery Cline, 1.8 miles south o the Highway 12/121

intersection and 4.9 miles north o Highway 37.




Interested in a nearby

Wine Countr y tr ip thatoers great scenery and

w i n e s w h i l e b y p a ss i n g t h e c r o w d s ? W h y n o texplore the Suisun Valley,

w h ere y ou’ l l ind morethan two dozen wineries just a shor t drive romS a n F r a n c i s c o a n d t h eEast Bay, along with somebeautiul countryside totraverse by car or bicycle.

A r e c o g n i z e dappel lat ion s ince 1982 ,

Suisun Valley lies just tothe east o the Napa Valley and enjoys its own uniquemicroclimates. Cooled by the Suisun and San PabloBays, the southern part o Suisun Valley can produced e l i c a t e c o o l - c l i m a t e

wines, while the northernreaches o the valley heatu p t o p r o d u c e q u a l i t y Cabernet Sauvignon andPetite Sirah. here arenow 20 grape var ietalsgrown in Suisun Valley,rom Riesling and MuscatCanelli to Zinandel and

even Pinot Noir.

S u i s u n V a l l e y c u t s a

s w a t h j u s t e i g h t m i l e s

l o n g a n d t h r e e m i l e s

wide, but there are more

than two dozen wineries

i n t h e a r e a . M a n y o them have tasting rooms

t h a t a r e o p e n d a i l y ,

including Vezér Family

Vi n e y a r d , b e s t k n o w n

or their Petite Sirah and

Z i n a n d e l , w h e r e y o u

can bring along a picnic

to enjoy near the estate v i n e y a r d s . V i r t u a l l y

around the corner rom

Vezér is Wo oden Va l ley

Winer y, producers o Gold

Medal Merlot and Petite

Sirah, as well as a blush

White Gamay and o -dry

Riesling.F a r t h e r s o u t h a l o n g

S u i s u n V a l l e y R o a d i s

S u i s u n V a l l e y W i n e

C o o p e r a t i v e , w h e r e

vi sitors can sample the

wines rom ive distinct

amily-owned wineries.

Discovering Suisun Valley

Itinerary for Suisun Valley

Where To Taste:

Vezér Family Vineyard

2522 Mankas Corner Road, Suisun Valley

707-429-3935

Open 11am – 5pm (Mon - Thurs); 10am- 6pm (Fri - Sun)

Winterhawk Winery

4537 Abernathy Road, Suisun Valley

707-428-6977

Open Sat - Sun

Ledgewood Creek Winery

4589 Abernathy Rd, Suisun Valley

707-426-4424


Wooden Valley Winery

4756 Suisun Valley Rd, Suisun Valley

707-864-0730


Suisun Valley Wine Cooperative

4495 Suisun Valley Rd, Suisun Valley

707-864-3135

Open 12noon - 5pm (Thurs - Sun)

Rock Creek Vineyard

4610 Green Valley Road, Green Valley

707-864-2471

Open By Appointment

Other Fun Stops:

Cal Yee Farms

5158 Clayton Rd. Suisun Valley

707-425-5327

Budweiser 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield

707-429-7595

Tours 10am - 4pm Tues - Sat (Sept - May)

Il Fiorello Olive Oil

2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield

707-864-1529

Jelly Belly Visitor Center

One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield

800-953-5592

9am - 4:00pm

Erickson Ranch

2482 Cordelia Road, Suisun Valley

707-864-0557

Open 9am-6pm Tues - Sun (late June -

end of November)




Lake County

Just a hal hour north o the Napa

Valley and Mendocino County wineries

are the wine regions o Lake County. he

relaxed, rural atmosphere and clean aircontribute to the rereshing character o

these unspoiled regions. Well-known as a

vacation and weekend getaway destination,

Lake County is re-establishing its reputation

or producing ine wines.

Wi th an important exception, Lake

County’s wine regions are around Clear

Lake, the large body o water that is themain ocus o tourism within the county.

he exception is Guenoc Valley, situated

along Butts Canyon Road just north o the

Napa County line. he Clear Lake district

literally surrounds the lake; carved within

it are two sub-regions. he Red Hills district

is just to the southwest o the lake along

Highway 29 as it runs northwest towardKelseyville. he High Valley district lies

along the eastern shore o the lake, just

to the north o Highway 20 between the

j u n c t i o n w i t h s t a t e

Highway 53 and the town

o Lucerne.

Clear Lake, with its

100 miles o shoreline,is Caliornia’s largest

natural reshwater lake.

he parks, beaches and

resorts around the lake are

popular spots or rest and

relaxation, amily picnics,

ishing, skiing, boating and

swimming.

A one-day taste o Lake

County is best achieved by

simply driving around the

lake, a distance o some 60

miles on highways 29, 20,

and 53. Consult the map

and directories in this

section to plan your itinerary and stops.

Highway 175, ive miles north o Kelseyville

will take you to Highway 101 i your evening

destination is in Mendocino or Sonomacounties.

he communities o Lake County

are alive with special events such as the

Heron Festival at Clear Lake State Park

(April); Wild West Day in Upper Lake and

Middletown Days in Middletown (June);

the Lake County Wine Adventure (July); the

Kelseyville Pear Festival (September); Steele Wines Harvest Festival (October); Memorial

Day, 4th o July, and Labor Day activities;

as well as concerts and entertainment

year-round at Robinson Rancheria Resort

& Casino. Call the Lake County Visitor

Inormation Center or inormation

on these and other events. he center islocated at 6110 East Hwy 20 in Lucerne. he

number is 800-525-3743 or 707-274-5652.

CLEAR LAKE

Willits

Ukiah

Ho pla nd

Cloverdale

Geyserville

Healdsburg Calistoga

Middletown

Kelseyville Lower Lake

Upper Lake

Lucerne

La ke

M e nd oc in o

Clear Lake

Lakeport To Colusa

Clearlake

29

101

29

101

29128

175

128

175

29

2053

Lake

Sonoma

SteeleWines.

Rosa D’Oro

Lake County VisitorInformation Center

DaysInn

Tulip Hill

Redwood Valley Cellars

Discovery Inn

Calpine GeothermalVisitor Center

Six Sigma

Twin PineCasino

Crazy Creek AirAdventures




Mendocino County

Mendocino County has ten oicially

recognized wine regions. he vast

majority o wineries with tasting rooms islocated in one large region known as the

Mendocino AVA (American Viticultural

Area). he Mendocino AVA encompasses

several smaller AVAs with well established

and growing reputations in their own right.

hese include Anderson Valley, Yorkville

Highlands, and Redwood Valley. Anderson Valley and Yorkville Highlands

lie along Highway 128, which connects

Highway 101 with Highway 1 (the coastal

highway). Te major towns along Highway

128 as it runs through these wine regions

are Yorkville, Boonville, Philo, and Navarro.

Redwood Valley and the rest o theMendocino AVA lie along Highway 101

north o its junction with Highway 128. Te

major towns along Highway 101 as it makes

its way north through the winelands are

Hopland and Ukiah. Located only 35 miles

north o Healdsburg in Sonoma County,

and less than 15 miles rom Booneville in

Anderson Valley, Hopland is a pleasant

overnight or mid-day destination or

traveling wine enthusiasts. Much larger

Ukiah is the seat o Mendocino County

government and a business center or

agricultural activity in the region.

hose who enjoy sampling local beers will

be interested to know that Mendocino County is well known or its local brews as as well

as or its wines. he town o Hopland owes

its name to the hops industry, which dates

to 1866 in the region. Handcrated beers and

ales are made and enjoyed throughout the

Mendocino County wine country.

LOWER

MENDOCINO

COASTAL

MENDOCINO




The Undiscovered

Wine CountryLake County has been growing wine grapes

since the mid-19th Century, long beore vine-

yards were established in Napa and Sonomacounties. Prohibition spelled the end o com-mercial wine growing in the region until the1960’s, but Lake County’s wine industry isbooming again with nearly 20 wineries, 135growers and 8,800 acres o vineyards. Withineasy reach o Napa and Sonoma, savvy winetravelers are rediscovering the wines andbeauty o Lake County’s Wine Country. We’ve

prepared a quick overnight tour to introduceour readers to this exciting destination.

Day One: Starting rom St. Helena via

Pope Valley, your rst stop is Langtry Es-

tate. The winery overlooks the beautiul DetertReservoir, and produces outstanding PetiteSirah and Sauvignon Blanc. Leaving LangtryEstate drive North towards Hwy 29 and head to

Wildhurst Vineyards in Kelseyville.The tasting room is located in the restored

Odd Fellows Hall building. Visitors are treatedto a variety o wines including the celebratedSauvignon Blanc as well as local merchandise.

Next, stroll down toStudebakers Deli andenjoy lunch where locals gather.

Ater lunch, get back on Hwy 29 and head to

Steele Wines. Jed Steele was the oundingwinemaker at Kendall-Jackson and continuesto turn out award winning Chardonnays. Whenyou are nished tasting, head to Upper Lake

and the beautiully restoredTallman Hotel.

Dinner is next door at the Blue Wing Sa-

loon where you will enjoy homestyle cookingprepared rom locally grown ingredients and

paired with local wines. Day Two: Beore returning to Napa, head

south on Hwy 20 to Ceago Vinegarden.The beautiul winery rests on the shore o ClearLake. Learn about Biodynamic arming andplans or the upcoming resort. Continue southto Hwy 53 and merge onto Hwy 29 and returnto Napa via Calistoga. For winery hours see thedirectories in this section.

LAKE

COUNTY

Lake county islocated northo Calistoga andis a next doorto MendocinoCounty.

T h e V i s i t o rI n o r m a t i o nCenter is locatedat 6110 E Hwy 20in Lucerne.




Where To Stay

The Bungalow, 10195 E. Hwy. 20,

Clearlake Oaks; (707) 998-0399.

The Carriage House, 80 Clear Lake

Avenue, Lakeport; (888) 203-5949, (707)

263-0995.

Tallman Hotel, 9550 Main Street, Upper

Lake; (707) 275-2244, (866) 708-5253.

Where To Eat

Blue Wing Saloon & Cae, 9520 MainStreet Upper Lake; (707) 275-2233.

Saw Shop Gallery Bistro Restaurant &

Bar, 3825 Main Street, Kelseyville; (707)

278-0129.

Studebakers Coee House, 3990 Main

Street, Kelseyville; (707) 279-8809.

Lake County Concierge

he name Six Sigma reers to a meth-

odology or measuring quality and pro-

cess improvement to achieve near-per-

ection. A mathematician by training,

owner Kaj Ahlmann applies data-driven

principles o this methodology to every

wine he produces. His empranillo is

regarded by some critics as the best pro-

duced in Caliornia. Open daily or tast-

ing, tours by appointment. 13372 Spruce

Grove Road, Lower Lake; 707-994-2086.

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68 | Wine Country Guide | WINERY DIRECTORY

WINERIES

Mendocino

Breggo Cellars11001 Hwy 128, Boonville;707-895-9589

Brutocao Cellars - Anderson

Valley

7000 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2152

Brutocao Cellars - Hopland

13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;

707-744-1664Claudia Springs Winery

1810 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3993

Goldeneye Winery

9200 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3202

Graziano Family of Wines 13251 S. Hwy 101, Suite 3,

Hopland; 707-744-8466Greenwood Ridge Vineyards

5501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2002

Handley Cellars

3151 Hwy 128, Philo;800-733-3151

Husch Vineyards

4400 Highway 128 Philo;

707-895-3216 Jaxon Keys Winery &

Distillery

10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;877-462-0666

Jeriko Estate Winery

12141 Hewlitt and SturtevantRd, Hopland; 707-744-1140

Maple Creek Winery

20799 Hwy 128 Yorkville;707-895-3001

McDowell Valley Vineyards

13380 S. Hwy 101 Hopland;707-744-8911

McFadden Farm & Vineyards

13275 S Hwy 101 Ste. 5Hopland;707-743-1122

McNab Ridge Winery

13441 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1986

Milano Winery

14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1396

Navarro Vineyards

5601 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-3686

Nelson Family Vineyards

550 Nelson Ranch Rd., Ukiah;707-462-3755

Pacific Star Winery

33000 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg(12 miles north of town);707-964-1155

Pacific Star Winery

401 Main St., Fort Bragg (intown); 707-962-9463

Parducci Wine Cellars

501 Parducci Road, Ukiah;707-462-9463

Paul Dolan Vineyards

501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah;707-463-5357

Phillips Hill Estates

8627 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2209

Roederer Estate

4501 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-2288

Saracina Vineyards

11684 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1671

Scharffenberger Cellars

8501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2957

Silversmith Vineyards

3700 A Road J, Redwood

Valley; 707-485-1196Standish Wine Company

5101 Hwy 101, Philo;707-895-9213

Yorkville Cellars

25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville;707-894-9177

Zina Hyde Cunningham

Open 10: 00-5:00 Daily.

14077 Hwy 128 Boonville;707-895-ZINA

Lake County

Brassfield Estate

Open By Appointment10915 High Valley Road,Clearlake Oaks; 707-998-1895

Ceago Del Lago

5115 E. Hwy 20 Nice;707-274-1462

Cougar’s Leap Winery

9300 Seigler Springs Road N.,Kelseyville; 707-279-0651

Langtry Estate Vineyards &

Winery

21000 Butts Canyon Road,Middletown; 707-987-2385

Moore Family Winery

11990 Bottlerock RoadKelseyville ; 707-279-9279

Ployez Winery11171 S. Hwy 29 Lower Lake;707-994-2106

Rosa d’Oro Vineyards

3915 Main St. Kelseyville;707-279-0483

Shannon Ridge Winery

12599 E. Hwy 20, ClearlakeOaks; 707-998-9656

Six Sigma RanchOpen Daily13372 Spruce Grove Road,Lower Lake; 707-994-2086

Sol Rouge

Open By AppointmentPO Box 859 Kelseyville;707-279-9000

Steele Wines

4350 Thomas Drive,Kelseyville; 707-279-9475

Terrill Cellars Tuscan Village

16175 Main StreetLower Lake; 707-799-7530.

Tulip Hill Winery

Open 10:00- 6:00 Daily.4900 Bartlett Springs RoadNice; 707-274-9373

RESAURANS

Mendocino

Boonville HotelSpontaneous menus of simple,

fresh, local fare featuring

organic meats and locally-

grown produce. Dinner. 14050

Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707-

895-2210.

Lake County

Blue Wing Saloon

California comfort food,

microbrews and local wines.

Menu offers homestyle recipes

pairing the best of the region’s

orchards, farms and vineyards.

9520 Main St. Upper Lake;

707-275-2233.

ACIVIIES

Mendocino

Grace Hudson Museum

History and anthropology

museum featuring Western

American art, California Indian

cultures, North Coast history,

and contemporary regionalartists. 431 South Main Street,

Ukiah; 707-467-2836.

Lake County Crazy Creek Air Adventures

Amazing views soaring above

Lake County just minutes

from the Napa Valley. 18897

Grange Rd, Middleetown;707-987-9293; www.

crazycreekairadventures.com

Twin Pine Casino & Hotel

Dining and entertainment

a few minutes away from

Napa Valley. Located in

Middletown; 800-564-4872;

www.twinpine.com.

Wine Country Guide | Mendocino & Lake Directories




Wine Country restaurant concierge INSIDE : Wine Country dining is a mixture of locally farmed

produce, world-class chefs, and stunning settings >>

WINE AND DINE

The Wine Country ex-perience is probably asmuch about ood as itis about wine. Nowhereelse are the basic in-gredients o great wineand ood pairings moreabundant than in the

Caliornia Wine Country.Conditions that makethe region perect orcultivating world-classwine grapes bless theWine Country withquality produce, herbs,meats, dairy products,

and other che’s essen-tials. Close proximity o the Pacic Ocean addsresh seaood to thebounty. Access to newines, including manynot available outsidethe Wine Country,

makes this the perectlocation or creatinggreat cuisine. On the ol-lowing pages you’ll ndlists and proles o theWine Country’s best res-taurants, together withtips or getting the most

rom your Wine Countrydining experiences.

CHEF CENTRAL

The Wine Country is home to some o the world’s most talented and innovativeches. They come here or the spectacu-lar climate, produce, artisanal oods, andwines. No wonder the Wine Country ishome to so many abulous restaurants.




Napa Valley

Alex Restaurant

Offers dishes focused on the fundamentals of classic Italian cooking:handmade pasta, smart wine pairings, locally sourced food, andattention to detail. Lunch, dinner. 1140 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford;707-967-5500.

Bistro Don GiovanniNapa Valley cuisine with an Italian and Country French flavor;memorable ambiance featuring traditional fireplace and romanticoutdoor terraces. Lunch, dinner. 4110 Howard Lane, Napa; 707-224-3300.

Bottega

Chef Michael Chiarello serves seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisineusing the locally/sustainably produced food. The menu is dividedinto Stuzzichini (bites to share), Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi (maincourse) and Contorni (vegetable side dishes). 6525 Washington St.,Yountville; 707-945-1050.

Bouchon

Chef Jeffrey Cerciello serves award-winning French cuisine at thisrelative of the impossible-to-book French Laundry. Lunch, dinner.6534 Washington St. at Yount St., Yountville; 707-944-8037.

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen

This upscale eatery has become a beloved destination for locals andvisitors alike. It features a menu of delicious, cooked-from-scratchcuisine created from quality ingredients. 1327 Railroad Ave, St.

Helena, 707-963-1200.

Celadon

Award winning, seasonally influenced “global comfort food” servedin the beautiful dining room or lovely garden courtyard. Lunch,

dinner. The Historic Napa Mill, 500 Main St., Napa; 707-254-9690.Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet

Informal, gourmet roadside diner with memorable Ahi sandwichesand low corkage fee. Lunch, dinner. 933 Main St. between CharterOak & Pope, St. Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street (at

Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-6900.

La Toque

Chef Ken Frank’s new La Toque, now located in the Westin VerasaNapa hotel and residences adjacent to the Oxbow Public Market

in downtown Napa, features prix fixe and ala carte menus thatshowcase seasonal local ingredients. Dinner. 1314 McKinstry Street,Napa; 707-257-5157.

Meadowood Restaurant

The Restaurant at Meadowood offers a fine dining experience in thecountry where the best traditions of Napa Valley are wedded with amodern, enlightened approach to cuisine. 3 Stars, Michelin Guide,2013. 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena; 707-967-1205.

Napa Valley Wine Train

Enjoy the freshest and finest ingredients available prepared on boardthis rail excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of theworld’s most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helenaand back to Napa. Lunch, dinner. 1275 McKinstry St. between 1st St.& Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-253-2111; winetrain.com.

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

This informal sister eatery of the more formal fine dining restaurantof the same name serves excellent brick oven pizzas. Lunch, dinner.1016 Main St., St. Helena; 707-967-9999.

Redd RestaurantThe menu here showcases regionally inspired seasonal selectionswith ethnic influences. A daily 5 course chef’s tasting menu is alsoavailable in addition to the regular menu. Lunch, dinner; brunch onSundays. 6480 Washington St., Yountville; 707-944-2222.

Solbar at Solage Resort

Solbar says its guiding principles are are to use the best ingredients,the appropriate technique, and the perfect seasoning. Guess what:it works! Breakfast, lunch, dinner. 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga;707-226-0850.

Terra

This intimate restaurant showcases Chef Sone’s seasonal menusthat blend local ingredients and the flavors of southern France andnorthern Italy. Dinner. 1345 Railroad Ave., St. Helena; 707-963-8931.

Wine Spectator Greystone

Terraced gardens provide the perfect introduction to the cuisine,which features California’s bounty from the land and sea. Lunch,dinner. Culinary Institute of America, 2555 Main St. at Deer ParkRd., St. Helena; 707-967-1010.

Wine Country Guide | Dining Favorites




Sonoma County

Applewood Inn & Restaurant

This cozy restaurant was built to recall a French barn, yet gives onethe feeling of being at a fine Italian villa. Dinner. 13555 Hwy. 116,Guerneville; 707-869-9093.

Bistro des Copains

The food of Provence is inspired by the earthy local flavors foundthroughout Sonoma County. Fruits and vegetables, flowers,spices and herbs, olives,honey, and cheese abound. Dinner. 3782Bohemian Hwy., Occidental; 707-874-2436.

Bistro Ralph

Chef and owner Ralph Tingle serves up contemporary Californiacuisine at this comfortable spot on the Healdsburg Plaza. Lunch,dinner. 109 Plaza St. at Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA 95448;707-433-1380.

Cafe La Haye

Food critic Michael Bauer says it best: “Cafe La Haye is one of thoserare restaurants in which you know the moment you walk in thedoor you’re going to have a good time...Simple food prepared toperfection... excellent service”. Dinner. 140 E. Napa St. between 1st& 2nd, Sonoma; 707-935-5994.

Dry Creek Kitchen

Chef Charlie Palmer, owner of New York’s acclaimed AureoleRestaurant, creates culinary masterpieces from the best localingredients and wines. Lunch, dinner. Hotel Healdsburg, 317Healdsburg Ave. at Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448; 707-431-0330.

Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant

Chef Steve Litke offers seasonal California-French cuisineshowcasing local, artisan ingredients. One of the Wine Country’sbest restaurants. Dinner. 7871 River Road, Forestville; 707-887-

3300.Girl & The Fig

Serving Provencal-inspired cuisine, this favorite with locals andvisiors alike features garden vegetables, herbs, and an abundanceof creativity. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. 110 W. Spain St.,Sonoma; 707-938-3634.

John Ash & Co

Chef Jeffrey Madura utilizes the freshest of locally grown productsto create inspired wine country cuisine. Lunch, dinner, Sunday

brunch. Vintners Inn, 4330 Barnes Rd. at River Rd., Santa Rosa;707-527-7687.

La Gare French Restaurant

Chef Roger serves up traditional French cuisine featuring fresh localingredients in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere. An extensiveselection of local wines compliments a menu on which soup andsalad are included with all entrees. A gluten-free friendly menu isavailable upon request. Open for dinner only Wed-Sun from 5:00PM (closed June 30-July 13). 208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa; 707-528-4355; LaGareRestaurant.com.

Madrona Manor

Chef Jesse Mallgren prepares New Californian cuisine usingthe finest ingredients from Sonoma County including greens,vegetables, herbs and fruit from Madrona Manor’s own gardens.Dinner. 1001 Westside Rd., Healdsburg; 707-433-4231.

Scopa

Italian bistro fare in small energetic space. Wednesday meet thewinemaker dinners.Dinner, Tue-Sun. 109A Plaza St., Healdsburg.707-433-5282.

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar

Cuban inspired East Coast cuisine, a fresh raw bar, and an eclecticdrink menu. Lunch, dinner; no reservations. 403 Healdsburg Ave.at North St., Healdsburg; 707-433-9191. Also Willi’s Wine Bar, 4404Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa; 707-526-3096.

Willow Wood Market Cafe

“Eclectic Mediterranean” cuisine served in an informal (some sayfunky) environment. Popular with locals and visitors. Breakfast,lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. 9020 Graton Rd., Graton; 707-823-0233.

Zin Restaurant

Casual fine dining with ingredient-driven menus featuring freshfarm produce, at moderate prices. 344 Center St., Healdsburg.Lunch, dinner. 707-473-0946.

The following Wine Country restaurants have been

awarded stars by the Michelin Guide for 2013:

The French Laundry, 6640 Washington Street,Yountville; 707-944-2380. Three stars.

The Restaurant at Meadowood, 900 MeadowoodLane, St. Helena; 707-967-1205. Three stars.

Auberge du Soleil, 180 Rutherford Hill Road,Rutherford; 707-967-3111. One star.

Bouchon, 6534 Washington Street, Yountville; 707-944-8037. One star.

Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant, 7871 River Road,Forestville; 707-887-3300. One star.

La Toque, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa; 707-257-5157. One star.

Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg;

707-433-4231. One star.

Redd Restaurant, 6480 Washington Street,Yountville; 707-944-2222. One star.

Solbar at Solage Calistoga, 755 Silverado Trail,Calistoga; 707-226-0850. One star.

Terra, 1345 Railroad Avenue, St. Helena; 707-963-8931. One star.

Terrapin Creek , 1580 Eastshore road, Bodega; 707-875-2700. One star.

Michelin Star Restaurants




Wine Country Guide | Napa Dining Guide

All Seasons Bistro - Calistoga1400 Lincoln Ave. | L-D

707942-9111

Barolo - Calistoga

1457 Lincoln Ave | D

707

942-9900

Jole - Calistoga1457 Lincoln Ave. | D

707942-5938

Solbar at Solage - Calistoga755 Silverado Trail | B-L-D

707226-0850

Azzurro Pizzeria - Napa1260 Main St. | L-D

707255-5552

Bank Caé & Bar - Napa

1314 McKinstry St.

707

257-5151Bistro Don Giovanni - Napa4110 Howard Lane | L-D

707224-3300

Boon Fly Caé - Napa4048 Sonoma Hwy. | B-L-D

707299-4900

Brix - Napa (Yountville)7377 St. Helena Hwy. | L-D

707944-2749

C Casa - Napa610 First St. | B-L-D

707226-7700

Celadon - Napa500 Main St. | L-D

707254-9690

Cole's Chop House - Napa1122 Main St. | D

707224-6328

Cuvée - Napa1650 Soscol Ave. | L-D

707224-2330

Farm - Napa4048 Sonoma Hwy. | D

707299-4882

Hog Island Oyster Co. - Napa610 First St. | L-D

707251-8113

La Taquiza - Napa2007 Redwood Rd. | L-D

707224-2320

La Toque - Napa1314 McKinstry St. | D

707257-5157

Napa Valley Wine Train - Napa1275 McKinstry St. | L-D

707253-2111

Morimoto - Napa610 Main St. | D

707252-1600

Oenotri - Napa1425 First St. | D

707252-1022

Pearl - Napa1339 Pearl St. | L-D

707224-9161

ZuZu - Napa829 Main St. | L-D

707224-8555

Alex Restaurant - Rutherford1140 Rutherford Rd. | L-D

707967-5500

Cindy's Backstreet - St. Helena

1327 Railroad Ave. | L-D

707

963-1200

Cook St. Helena - St. Helena1310 Main St. | L-D

707963-7088

French Blue - St. Helena1429 Main St. | B-L-D

707968-9200

Gott's Roadside - St. Helena933 Main St.| L-D

707963-3486

La Condesa - St. Helena

1320 Main St. | L-D

707

967-8111Market - St. Helena1347 Main St. | L-D

707963-3799

Meadowood Rest. - St. Helena900 Meadowood Ln. | D

707967-1205

Model Bakery - St. Helena1357 Main St. | B-L

707963-8192

Pizzeria Tra Vigne - St. Helena1016 Main St. | L-D

707967-9999

Press - St. Helena587 St. Helena Hwy. | L-D

707967-0550

Terra - St. Helena1345 Railroad Ave. | L-D

707963-8931

Tra Vigne - St. Helena1050 Charter Oak Ave. | L-D

707963-4444

Wine Spectator - St. HelenaGreystone, 2555 Main St. | L-D

707967-1010

Ad Hoc - Yountville6476 Washington St. | D

707944-2487

Addendum - Yountville6476 Washington St. | L

707944-1565

Bistro Jeanty - Yountville6510 Washintgon St. | L-D

707944-0103

Bottega - Yountville6525 Washington St. | L-D

707945-1050

Bouchon - Yountville6534 Washington St. | L-D

707944-8037

Étoile - Yountville1 California Dr. | L-D

707944-2892

French Laundry - Yountville6640 Washington St. | L-D

707944-2380

Redd Restaurant - Yountville6480 Washington St. | L-D

707944-2222

Meal Service Key: B = Breakast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner




Wine Country Guide | Sonoma Dining GuideMeal Service Key: B = Breakast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Terrapin Creek - Bodega1580 Eastshore Rd. | L-D

707875-2700

Farmhouse Inn - Forestville

7871 River Rd. | D

707

887-3300

Diavola Pizzeria - Geyserville21021 Geyserville Ave. | L-D

707814-0111

Fig Cae & Winebar - Glen Ellen13690 Arnold Dr. | D

707938-2130

Willow Wood Cae - Graton9020 Graton Rd. | B-L-D

707823-0233

Applewood Inn - Guerneville

13555 Hwy. 116 | D

707

869-9093Barndiva - Healdsburg231 Center St. | L-D

707431-0100

Bistro Ralph - Healdsburg109 Plaza St. | L-D

707433-1380

Downtown Bakery - Hldsbg308A Center St. | B-L

707431-2719

Dry Creek Kitchen - Hldsbg317 Healdsburg Ave. | L-D

707431-0330

Jimtown Store - Healdsburg6706 Hwy. 128 | B-L

707433-1212

Madrona Manor - Healdsburg1001 Westside Rd. | D

707433-4231

Scopa - Healdsburg109A Plaza St. | D

707433-5282

Willi's Seaood - Healdsburg403 Healdsburg Ave. | L-D

707433-9191

Zin - Healdsburg344 Center St. | L-D

707473-0946

Cae Citti - Kenwood9049 Sonoma Hwy. | L-D

707833-2690

Kenwood - Kenwood9900 Sonoma Hwy. | L-D

707833-6326

Bistro des Copains - Occidental3782 Bohemian Hwy. | D

707874-2436

Avatar's Punjabi - Petaluma131 Kentucky St. | B-L-D

707765-9775

Central Market - Petaluma42 Petaluma Blvd. N. | D

707778-9900

Cucina Paradiso - Petaluma114 Petaluma Blvd. N. | L-D

707782-1130

Della Fattoria Caé - Petaluma141 Petaluma Blvd. N. | B-L-D

707763-0161

Grafti - Petaluma101 Second St. | L-D

707765-4567

Sea Modern Thai - Petaluma

500 Petaluma Blvd. S. | L-D

707

766-6633

Water Street Bistro - Petaluma100 Petaluma Blvd. N. | B-L

707763-9563

Bistro 29 - Santa Rosa620 Fifth St. | D

707546-2929

John Ash & Co. - Santa Rosa4330 Barnes Rd. | D

707527-7687

La Gare - Santa Rosa

208 Wilson St. | D

707

528-4355Osake - Santa Rosa2446 Patio Ct. | L-D

707542-8282

Rosso Pizzeria - Santa Rosa53 Montgomery Dr. | L-D

707544-3221

Stark's Steak House - Santa Rosa521 Adams St. | L-D

707546-5100

Willi's Wine Bar - Santa Rosa4404 Old Redwood Hwy. | L-D

707526-3096

Zazu - Santa Rosa3535 Guerneville Rd. | D

707523-4814

K&L Bistro - Sebastopol119 S. Main St. | L-D

707823-6614

Peter Lowell's - Sebastopol7385 Healdsburg Ave. | B-L-D

707829-1077

Cae La Haye - Sonoma140 E. Napa St. | D

707935-5994

Carneros Bistro - Sonoma1325 Broadway | B-L-D

707931-2042

El Dorado Kitchen - Sonoma405 First St. W. | L-D

707996-3030

Estate - Sonoma400 W. Spain St. | D

707933-3663

Girl & the Fig - Sonoma110 W. Spain St. | L-D

707938-3634

Harvest Moon Caé - Sonoma487 First St. W. | D

707933-8160

LaSalette - Sonoma452 First St. E. | D

707938-1927

Red Grape Pizzeria - Sonoma529 First St. W. | L-D

707996-4103

Santé - Sonoma100 Boyes Blvd. | D

707939-2415




Wine Country Guide | Limousine Touring Guide

It seems everywhere you look in the Wine Country these days a

sleek stretched limousine is gliding

graceully into view. hink these are

all illed with movie stars, business

tycoons, and splurge spenders? Well,

think again.Increasingly, limousines are main-

stream transportation lled with regu-lar people, just like you, who are simply

out to enjoy a day in the Wine Country.

So why the ancy wheels? Because lim-

ousine touring oers at least ve big

advantages:

1. Competence. Limousine drivers

are proessionals. Tey ocus on

sae driving so you can ocus on

the scenery, the wine, and your

traveling companions.2. Confdence. Limousine companies

specializing in Wine Country tours

know the area, distances, and local

driving conditions. Tey will get

you where you want to go, when

you want to be there.3. Convenience. You go to the Wine

Country to relax and enjoy, not to

worry about trafc and directions

and parking. Limousine services

take care o the worrisome details

so you can relax and have un.4. Comort. Ah, there’s nothing nicer

than sitting on those sumptuousleather seats, sipping sparkling, as

the Wine Country slips silently by.5. Cost. Limousine touring isn’t as

expensive as you think. Call or

pricing. You may be pleasantly

surprised.

Wine Country Limousine ouring

Recommended CompaniesAA Limousine Service

Provides Napa and Sonoma wine touring services from allBay Area cities; weekday rates start at $180 for four hours.

Transportation options include sedans, SUVs, Hummers, andlimousines. Call 415-308-2028 or visit aalimo.org.

Beau Wine Tours

Beau Wine Tours & Limousine Service is the perfect solution fora great wine tasting day in the Napa Valley or Sonoma County.Beau also offers complete luxury transportation servicesthroughout Northern California. Ask about airport transfers,evening dinner service, and special occasions. Call 800-387-2328, or visit beauwinetours.com.

California Wine ToursA full-service transportation company offering a choice of personalized or prearranged wine tours throughout the Napaand Sonoma wine regions. Prearranged itineraries begin at$69/person; ferry-to-limo excursions from San Francisco beginat $72/person. Call 707-253-1300 or 800-294-6386, or visitcaliforniawinetours.com.

Napa Shuttle & Limousines

Napa Shuttle offers wine touring excursions of the Napa

Valley and Sonoma Valley, plus airport services to/from all of the airports serving the Napa Valley (San Francisco, Oakland,Sacramento, and Sonoma County). Town cars, limousines, andsmall group vans available. Call 707-704-8033 or visit www.napashuttle.com.

We Drive

We Drive is a special type of transportation company thatprovides a trained, certified, and experienced private driver tochauffer you to where you want to go–in your own car! We

Drive offers wine tours in the Napa and Sonoma wine regions.Plan your own itinerary, or let We Drive’s experts help planyour day. Call 855-855-8950 or visit www.wedrive.com.

AA Limousine Service(415)

308-2028

Beau Wine Tours(800)

387-2328

Caliornia Wine Tours(800)

294-6386

Napa Shuttle & Limousines(707)

704-8033

We Drive(855)

855-8950

Destiny Wine Tours(707)

254-0442

Contact Numbers At-A-Glance



LODGING DIRECTORY | Wine Country Guide | 75

Wine Country lodging directory INSIDE : Wine Country lodging runs the gamut rom world-

class resorts, to luxury B&Bs and inns, to tidy motels >>

STAY AND PLAY

What is it about a bed-and-breakast or countryinn that makes it suchan appealing place or aWine Country stay? Or anupscale urban hotel or aworld-class luxury spaand resort?

Maybe it’s the elegantcomort o the surround-ings, the unabashed (butnever intrusive) riendli-ness o the hosts andsta, or the quiet privacyo the experience thatmakes these accommo-

dations t so well withwine touring.

Or perhaps it’s the sheerdecadence o being pam-pered by crisp service andthoughtul amenities, o guiltless sleeping in . . . .

Perhaps it’s unwise toover-analyze questionsthat are so undamentalto enjoyment o WineCountry pleasures. Notknowing or certain ispart o the romance thatmakes the Wine Country

such a pleasing destina-tion.

HOW ACCOMMODATING

The Wine Country oers a variety o lodging options ranging rom crispand clean motels, to luxury bed andbreakast inns, to world-class hotels andresorts–with just about everything youcan imagine in between. Whatever yourneed, there’s an option to t every tasteand budget.



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Napa Valley

Indian Springs Resort & Spa

Situated on 16 beautiful acres planted with olive and palm trees,roses and lavender, Indian Springs is blessed with four thermalgeysers that produce an extraordinary supply of rich mineral water.Operating as a resort since 1862, Indian Springs remains a trulyunique experience. Olympic-size mineral pool, full-service spa

including mud treatments, 41 rooms. 1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga;(707) 942-4913.

Mount View Hotel & Spa

Start with breakfast in bed, and spend the day in the top-rated spaand lounge by the heated pool, where film stars of the 30s and 40sonce lounged in this elegant historic hotel. Whatever activities youmight choose, the Mount View is the perfect canvas for creatingyour own ideal experience. 32 rooms, spa, pool.1457 Lincoln Ave.,Calistoga; (800) 816-6877.

Solage Resort & SpaSurrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges, steps from Calistogain northern Napa Valley, Solage Calistoga brings a refreshing newtwist to the wine country resort lifestyle. With sophisticated,private studio accommodations, the celebrated Spa Solage, andMichelin Star-rated Solbar, you’ll experience Napa Valley resorthospitality in a whole new light. Gym, full-service spa, 2 pools withhot tubs, 89 rooms. 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; (866) 942-7442.

AVIA Napa Hotel

Centrally located in the revitalized “West End” the AVIA provides

an excellent location to explore and discoverall that Napa has to offer. The AVIA Napa iswithin minutes to gourmet dining options,galleries, shopping and 15 local tastingrooms featuring some of the finest wines theregion has to offer. 141 rooms. 1450 FirstStreet, Napa; (866) 644-2842.

Blackbird Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Offers the intimacy of a vintage hideaway,yet is an easy walk to many shops andrestaurants. With its spacious front porch, hugestone fireplace and liberal use of fine woods,Blackbird Inn creates a warm, welcomingatmosphere and is just a short drive to world

renowned Napa Valley wineries. 8 rooms.1755 First St., Napa; (888) 567-9811.

The Carneros Inn

A vineyard oasis ideally located between theNapa and Sonoma Valleys with gravel pathsthat crunch underneath your feet, privategardens, sumptuous hotel accommodations,exceptional dining, outdoor showers thatcan be enjoyed under a blanket of stars, crispwhite linens and spa treatments inspiredby local ingredients ensure a memorableexperience that will last a lifetime. 101

rooms. 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa; (707) 299-4900.

La Residence

A picturesque inn near Yountville, this secluded and charmingcountry inn showcases all of the beauty of Napa Valley winecountry in a tranquil retreat on two lush acres of oaks, redwoods,and serene gardens. La Residence is just five minutes south of Yountville and world-class wineries. It is the perfect destination

for a relaxing retreat or romantic getaway. 26 rooms. 4066 HowardLane, Napa; (707) 253-0337.

The Meritage Resort & Spa

An idyllic Napa Valley luxury hotel and resort, set against rolling

hills with its own private vineyards, The Meritage is a destination

unto itself with Tuscan inspired guestrooms and luxury suites,

seasonal farm-to-table cuisine in Siena restaurant and wine tasting

in the Estate Cave featuring Trinitas Cellars. Regain a healthful

balance with curative treatments at Spa Terra. 158 rooms. 875

Bordeaux Lane, Napa; (707) 251-1900.Napa River Inn

The only locally-owned luxury boutique hotel in historic downtown

Napa, Napa River Inn is ideally situated in the Historic Napa

Mill, a National Registered Landmark built in 1884.It artfully

blends historic ambiance with Napa’s fun and vibrant downtown

atmosphere. The Inn is surrounded by world-class restaurants,

cafes, art galleries, shopping and nightlife, including Silos, Napa

Valley’s premier jazz club. 66 rooms. 500 Main Street, Napa; (866)

251-8500.

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Sonoma County

Farmhouse Inn & Spa

Farmhouse realizes the ever-evolving vision of brother/sister team,Joe and Catherine Bartolomei. Their vision for Farmhouse Inn is to

share their Sonoma County lifestyle. Says Catherine, “Anyone canhave a wine country vacation; Farmhouse guests have a total winecountry experience. “ 18 rooms; Michelin star restaurant. 7871 RiverRoad, Forestville; (707) 887-3400.

Applewood Inn

A Russian River eco-resort, Applewood Inn is on a knoll in theshelter of towering redwoods. Rooms in the original Belden Housefeature a lounge area with cozy chairs around a river-rock fireplacethat encourages loitering. Larger and airier rooms in the newerbuildings recall a Mediterranean villa. 19 rooms and Michelin starrestaurant.13555 Hwt 116, Guerneville; (707) 869-9093.

Grapeleaf Inn

This award-winning B&B is a luxuriously restored Queen AnneVictorian a short walk off the Healdsburg Plaza. It combines thegracious hospitality of a country inn with meticulous service andluxurious accommodations. Stylish, contemporary decor pairedwith timeless antiques meld to create the best of Wine Countrystyle and luxury. 15 rooms. 539 Johnson Street, Healdsburg; (707)431-8140.

h2hotelFrom an undulating roof alive with succulents to ripples on thecreek by its feet, h2hotel is rooted in nature and fluid by design.Built to LEED Gold green building certification, all aspects in formand function at h2 take an eco-friendly view. Striped bamboofloors and local art give the rooms character without excess fuss. 36rooms. 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg; (707) 922-5251,

Haydon Street Inn

Located in Healdsburg where the Russian River, Dry Creek, and

Alexander Valley wine regions converge, the Haydon Street Inn B&Bis a charming Queen Anne Victorian inn. It is perfect for a romanticgetaway, wine tasting, and then dinner at one of Healdsburg’smany gourmet restaurants. 9 rooms. 321 Haydon Street,Healdsburg; (707) 433-5228.

Sheraton Hotel Petaluma

This cozy and comfortable Sheraton hotel sits on the PetalumaMarina, adjacent to wetlands and walking trails.Named one of the“Nation’s Top 10 Getaways Near a Major City” by Travel & LeisureMagazine, Petaluma offers much to do. Explore the downtown

with its historic architecture, unique shops, galleries, and bistros.Or head outdoors for a round of golf, river kayaking, or mountainbiking. 183 rooms. 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma; (707) 283-2888.

Hotel LaRose

Hotel La Rose is the only Sonoma County hotel to be listed withthe National Trust Historic Hotels of America. Featuring historicarchitecture and charming character, Hotel La Rose has anchoredSanta Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square since 1907. Its comfortableatmosphere and friendly staff make Hotel La Rose perfect forbusiness and vacation visitors to the Sonoma Wine Country. 49

rooms. 308 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa; (800) 527-6738.

Ledson Hotel

Standing like the crown jewel of the Historic Sonoma Plaza, the

Ledson Hotel & Centre du Vin invites guests to step back in time toa grander era. Meticulously designed and built, this luxury hotel

features six individually decorated guestrooms. At Centre du Vin

guests enjoy award-winning wines while basking by the huge

fireplace or take in the sunset at a sidewalk table. 480 First Street,

Sonoma; (707) 996-9779.

Sonoma Mission Inn

For hundreds of years, ancient thermal mineral waters have graced

the site. Today, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is proud to be one

of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of

thermal mineral water. The Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa hotel pays

homage to ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, which

believed in the axiom ‘Sanitas Per Aquas’. 226 rooms, full-service

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Wine Country Guide | Napa Lodging Guide

Bear Flag Inn - Calistoga2653 Foothill Blvd | | 5 rooms

(707)942-5534

Calistoga Ranch, An Auberge - Calistoga580 Lommel Road | 48 rooms

(707)254-2800

Cottage Grove Inn - Calistoga1711 Lincoln Avenue | 16 rooms

(707)942-8400

Eurospa & Inn - Calistoga1202 Pine Street | 13 rooms

(707)942-6829

Indian Springs Resort - Calistoga1712 Lincoln Avenue | 41 rooms

(707)942-4913

Luxe Calistoga - Calistoga1139 Lincoln Avenue | 5 rooms

(707)942-9797

Mount View Hotel & Spa - Calistoga1457 Lincoln Avenue | 32 rooms

(800)816-6877

Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort - Calistoga1300 Washington Street | 60 rooms

(707)942-4441

Solage Resort - Calistoga755 Silverado Trail | 89 rooms

(866)942-7442

Stevenson Manor Inn - Calistoga1830 Lincoln Avenue | 34 rooms

(707)942-1112

AVIA Hotel - Napa1450 First Street | 141 rooms (866)644-2842

Bel Abri, A French Country Inn - Napa

837 Caliornia Boulevard | 15 rooms(877)

561-6000

Blackbird Inn, A Four Sisters Inn - Napa1755 First Street | 8 rooms

(888)567-9811

Carneros Inn, The - Napa4048 Sonoma Highway | 101 rooms

(707)299-4900

Cedar Gables Inn - Napa486 Coombs Street | 9 rooms

(707)224-7969

Elm House Inn (Best Western) - Napa800 Caliornia Boulevard | 22 rooms

(707)255-1831

Embassy Suites Napa Valley - Napa1075 Caliornia Boulevard | 205 rooms

(707)253-9540

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham - Napa314 Soscol Avenue | 60 rooms

(707)226-1878

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel - Napa3585 Solano Avenue | 80 rooms (707)252-0444

Inn At The Vines - Napa100 Soscol Avenue | 68 rooms

(707)257-1930

Ivy Hotel Napa - Napa4195 Solano Avenue | 115 rooms

707-253-9300

La Residence - Napa4066 Howard Lane | 26 rooms

(707)253-0337

McClelland Priest B&B Inn - Napa569 Randolph Street | 7 rooms

(707)224-6875

Meritage Resort & Spa, The - Napa875 Bordeaux Lane | 158 rooms

(707)251-1900

Napa River Inn - Napa500 Main Street | 66 rooms

(877)251-8500

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa - Napa3425 Solano Avenue | 275 rooms

(707)253-8600

Poetry Inn - Napa (Yountville)6380 Silverado Trail | 3 rooms

(707)944-0646

River Terrace Inn - Napa1600 Soscol Avenue | 106 rooms

(707)320-9000

Silverado Resort & Spa - Napa1600 Atlas Peak Road | 435 rooms

(707)257-0200

SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Napa101 Gateway Road East | 100 rooms

(707)253-1900

Westin Verasa - Napa1314 Mckinstry Street | 180 rooms

(707)257-1800

Vino Bello Resort - Napa865 Bordeaux Way | 182 rooms

(707)251-1900

Auberge du Soleil - Rutherord180 Rutherord Hill Road | 52 rooms (707)963-1211

Rancho Caymus - Rutherord1140 Rutherord Road | 26 rooms

(800)845-1777

Harvest Inn Napa Valley - St. Helena1 Main Street | 74 rooms

(707)963-9463

Ink House Bed & Breakfast - St. Helena1575 South St Helena Hwy | 6 rooms

(707)963-3890

Meadowood Napa Valley - St. Helena900 Meadowood Lane | 85 rooms (800)458-8080

Bardessono - Yountville6526 Yount Street | 62 rooms

(707)204-6000

Hotel Yountville - Yountville 6462Washington Street | 80 rooms

(888)944-2885

Lavender, A Four Sisters Inn - Yountville2020 Webber Avenue | 8 rooms

(800)522-4140

Napa Valley Lodge - Yountville2020 Webber Avenue | 55 rooms (707)944-2468

Villagio Inn & Spa - Yountville

6481 Washington Street | 112 rooms

(707)

944-8877

Vintage Inn - Yountville6541 Washington Street | 80 rooms

(800)351-1133

Twin Pine Casino & Hotel - Lake County22223 Hwy 29, Middletown | 60 rooms

(707)987-0297




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Old Crocker Inn - Cloverdale1126 Old Crocker Inn Road | 10 rooms

(707)894-4000

Farmhouse Inn & Spa - Forestville7871 River Road | 18 rooms

(707)887-3300

Geyserville Inn - Geyserville21714 Geyserville Avenue | 38 rooms

(877)857-4343

Chauvet Hotel - Glen Ellen13756 Arnold Drive | 6 rooms

(855)242-8838

Gaige House, The - Glen Ellen13540 Arnold Drive | 23 rooms

(707)935-0237

Glenelly Inn & Cottages - Glen Ellen5131 Warm Springs Road | 9 rooms

(707)996-6720

Applewood Inn - Guerneville13555 Hwy 116 | 19 rooms

(707)869-9093

Dry Creek Inn - Healdsburg198 Dry Creek Road | 102 rooms

(800)222-5784

Duchamp Hotel - Healdsburg421 Foss Street | 10 rooms

(707)431-1300

Grape Leaf Inn, The - Healdsburg539 Johnson Street | 15 rooms

(707)431-8140

h2hotel - Healdsburg219 Healdsburg Avenue | 36 rooms

(707)922-5251

Haydon Street Inn - Healdsburg321 Haydon Street | 9 rooms

(707)433-5228

Healdsburg Inn - Healdsburg110 Matheson Street | 12 rooms

(707)433-6991

Honor Mansion - Healdsburg14891 Grove Street | 18 rooms

(707)433-4277

Hotel Healdsburg - Healdsburg25 Matheson Street | 65 rooms (800)889-7188

Les Mars Hotel - Healdsburg27 North Street | 16 rooms

(707)433-4211

Madrona Manor - Healdsburg1001 Westside Road | 22 rooms

(800)258-4003

Raford Inn - Healdsburg10630 Wohler Road | 6 rooms

(707)887-9573

Birmingham B&B - Kenwood8790 Sonoma Hwy | 5 rooms (707)833-6996

Kenwood Inn & Spa - Kenwood10400 Sonoma Hwy | 29 rooms

(800)353-6966

Sheraton Hotel Petaluma - Petaluma745 Baywood Drive | 183 rooms

(707)283-2888

Doubletree Hotel - Rohnert Park 1 Doubletree Drive | 245 rooms

(707)584-5466

Flamingo Resort & Spa - Santa Rosa2777 4th Street | 170 rooms

(800)848-8300

FountainGrove Inn - Santa Rosa101 Fountaingrove Pkwy | 126 rooms

(800)222-6101

Hilton Garden Inn Airport - Santa Rosa417 Aviation Blvd | 90 rooms

(707)545-0444

Hilton Sonoma Wine Country - Santa Rosa3555 Round Barn Blvd | 246 rooms

(707)523-7555

Hotel La Rose - Santa Rosa308 Wilson Street | 49 rooms

(800)527-6738

Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel - Santa Rosa170 Railroad Street | 155 rooms

(707)284-1234

Sandman Motel - Santa Rosa3421 Cleveland Avenue | 112 rooms

(707)293-2100

Vintners Inn - Santa Rosa4350 Barnes Road | 44 rooms

(707)575-1426

Avalon, A Luxury B&B - Sebastopol11910 Graton Road | 3 rooms

(707)824-0880

Bungalows 313 - Sonoma313 First Street East | 5 rooms

(707)996-8091

El Dorado Hotel - Sonoma405 First Street West | 26 rooms

(707)996-3220

El Pueblo Inn - Sonoma896 W. Napa Street | 53 rooms

(800)900-8844

Inn at Sonoma - Sonoma630 Broadway | 19 rooms

(707)939-1340

Ledson Hotel - Sonoma480 First Street East | 6 rooms

(707)996-9779

MacArthur Place - Sonoma29 E. MacArthur Street | 35 rooms (707)938-2929

Lodge at Sonoma Resort - Sonoma1325 Broadway | 182 rooms

(707)935-6600

Sonoma Creek Inn - Sonoma239 Boyes Blvd | 16 rooms

(888)712-1289

Sonoma Hotel - Sonoma110 W. Spain Street | 16 rooms

(800)468-6016

Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa - Sonoma100 Boyes Blvd | 226 rooms (866)540-4499

Sonoma Valley Inn - Sonoma550 Second Street West | 80 rooms

(707)938-9200

Hampton Inn & Suites - Windsor8937 Brooks Road South | 116 rooms

(707)837-9355

Worldmark Windsor Resort - Windsor1251 Shiloh Road | 226 rooms

(707)836-2420




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Wine Country spadirectory INSIDE: The Wine Country ofers spa experiences ranging

rom world-renowned destination resorts to day spas>>

REFLECT AND

REGENERATE Spas are a key part o theWine Country liestyle.Several o the sameactors that make theregion so perect or winealso make it perect orspas. Geology, climate,terroir (think mudbaths!).

For many visitors to theregion, spas are actuallythe main attraction. Andno wonder. Some o the top spas in America,in the world or thatmatter, are located here.For others, spas are the

perect complement tothe wine, the cuisine, thenatural beauty . . . thepleasure o just beinghere.

No matter how a spa itsinto your overall WineCountry experience,options abound. Somespas are ull-service resorthotels; others are dayspas. Some o the resortsoer day spa services tonon-guests. Be sure tocall ahead to conirm theavailability o services–and to reserve your own

special time to relax,relect, and regenerate.

RELAX

That’s the whole point o touring the WineCountry, isn’t it? To relax? With so much to

see and do and taste, it’s easy to lose sighto the point. That’s where spas come in.For a ew minutes or hours or days, theyinsulate you rom the renetic pace o un that surrounds you and reocus yourenergies on. . .relaxing.



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Napa Valley

Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa & Resort

Experience the magic of the Calistoga hot springs water andrejuvenating spa treatments. After a day of touring Napa Valley,you can swim in Golden Haven’s hot springs pool, relax on the sundeck under the California sun, and rejuvenate with their famousCalistoga spa treatments. Special couples packages available. 1713Lake Street, Calistoga; (707) 942-6793.

Lincoln Avenue Spa

Lincoln Avenue Spa has been a popular Calistoga day spa located ina beautiful and historic stone building for 20 years. In addition tobody mud, Lincoln Avenue Spa offers a variety of Calistoga day spatreatments, including massage, salt scrubs, facials, herbal wraps,european body wrap, aromatherapy baths and steams.1339 LincolnAve., Calistoga; (707) 942-2950.

Solage Resort & Spa

Health and wellness are at the heart of the Solage experience.

Artfully designed and ecologically conscious, Spa Solage offersrelaxing and invigorating services, including new twists on therenowned Calistoga mud and mineral water therapies. Packagesinclude couples spa services and full-day personal spa retreats.755Silverado Trail, Calistoga; (866) 942-7442.

MAIS OUI Massage & Spa

MAIS OUI was founded to provide high quality massages and spatreatments that Napa Valley is known for without the associatedhigh prices. Whether you are by yourself, with a partner, oraccompanied by a group of friends, you will experience your

treatments in a private and intimate setting.575 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 305A; Napa; 707-224-8500.

Napa Valley Day Spa

Natural, healthy treatments are the focus atNapa Valley Day Spa. Several services, such as theSuddenly Slender Body Wrap and Mineral FacialWrap, are exclusive and cannot be experiencedanywhere else in the Napa Valley. The warmthof dark mohagony wood welcomes you to therelaxing ambience of this spa. 2025 JeffersonStreet, Napa; (707) 258-9900.

Spa at Silverado Resort, The

Enhance the rejuvenating effects of Napa Valley’sspectacular natural beauty with a visit to TheSpa at Silverado. Spanning 16,000 square feet,the Roman-inspired spa is the largest privateresort spa in the region and offers endlessopportunities for lasting renewal. Winner of twoSpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards in 2011. 1605Atlas Peak Road; (707) 257-5555.

Spa at the Napa Valley Marriott

The Spa at the Napa Valley Marriot invites

you to treat yourself to a blissfully “ahh-mazing” experience. Soft plush robes,

comfortable slippers, and a soothing eucalyptus steam shower arecomplimentary with any spa service. Once relaxed, you can selectfrom reviving Napa spa treatments including massages and facials.3425 Solano Avenue, Napa; (707) 254-3330.

Spa at the Harvest Inn

Book an outdoor massage in Harvest Inn’s Redwood Grove.

Tucked under a canopy of redwoods, a tented massage cabana is

available as a private oasis complete with beautiful vineyard views,an exquisite atmosphere for an individual or couples massage.

Treatments are available in the Redwood Grove from May to

October. 1 Main Street, St. Helena; (707) 963-9463.

Health Spa Napa Valley

The only full-service spa and fitness club of its kind accessible

to day visitors, Health Spa Napa Valley offers luxury spa services

accompanied with an unmatched fitness and wellness component.

An open-air boutique environment backed by caring staff caters

to your every need. Select from many options designed to create

a memorable experience. 1030 Main Street, St. Helena; (707)

967-8800.

Gloria Curry Day Spa

Gloria Curry is committed to providing the very best in therapeutic

facial and body massage treatments. These include Seaweed

Extracts and Aromatic Essential oils that balance the body, mind

and spirit. The spa offers an elegant and calming atmosphere

located in the heart of the Oxbow Area of Napa. 1027 McKinstry

Street, Napa; (707) 226-7980.

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Sonoma County

Osmosis Sanctuary

Experience transformation in the only Cedar Enzyme Bath in NorthAmerica. Immersed in a warm bed of softly ground evergreens, your

body is evenly supported with a gentle, penetrating heat. The bathboosts your metabolism and circulation, casts your skin in a radiantglow, and is profoundly relaxing. 209 Bohemian Highway, Freestone;(707) 823-8231.

Massage Envy Spa

Massage Envy is committed to a stress-free spa experience, everytime. This includes friendly staff, professional massage therapistsand a calm, inviting environment. Membership affords easy access tomassages, spa facials, and more at hundreds of locations nationwide.5761 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa;(707) 537-0555, and 452 FirstStreet East, Sonoma; (707) 938-7404.

Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa

An elegant and luxurious resort in the south of California’s WineCountry, Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa is waiting to refresh your senses,relax your body and enchant your palate. Indulge your senses whileenjoying the privacy and seclusion of the Courtyard Spa. 16702Coast Highway One, Bodega; (888) 404-2255.

Spa at Hotel Healdsburg

The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg offers simple, complete, and conscious

care in tranquil surroundings. The Spa’s spacious facility offers sixserene treatment rooms including a couple’s suite, and relaxinggarden patio. The spa offers several seasonal treatments includinga Meyer Lemon Sage Herbal Wrap. 327 Healdsburg Avenue,Healdsburg;(707) 433-4747.

The Spa at Kenwood

Named in successive years as one of theleading spas in the country, The Spa atKenwood fully embraces the power of the

grape employing the penetrating, protectivequalities of topical treatments based on oilsextracted from grape seeds. The spa offersclinically validated treatments that createvisible changes to the skin. 10400 SonomaHighway, Kenwood; (707) 833-1293.

The Best Day Spa

Relax in this calm, soothing facility andlet The Best Day Spa provide you with theultimate wine country spa experience. Enjoy

a soothing massage, unwind in the sauna,pamper yourself with body scrub and bodywrap treatments, or indulge in a facial andnail treatment. The spa partners with severalmajor hotels in Santa Rosa. 3082 MarlowRoad, Santa Rosa; (707) 545-1058.

Le Carre’ Spa at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek

Hotel

Nestled in a secluded courtyard, Le Carre’ Spais the ultimate retreat for body and soul. Melt

away the day’s activities in your own private Massage Suite. Choose

from a number of custom styles to soothe aching muscles and

rejuvenate your senses. Choose from a variety of spa packages and

extensive services to nourish body and mind. 170 Railroad Street,

Santa Rosa; (707) 636-7300.

Raindance Spa at the Lodge at Sonoma

Raindance Spa offers its guests a transformative experience that

washes away stress and refreshes the soul. Nestled in the Valley of

the Moon wine region, Raindance Spa offers treatments that draw

upon the natural healing properties of the region’s herbs, plants,

minerals and fruits, including lavender and grape seed. 1325

Broadway, Sonoma; (707) 931-2034.

Spa at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

Rated among the Top Spas by Travel+Leisure Magazine, the famed

Willow Stream spa is designed with many amenities to promotehealth, relaxation and rejuvenation. The tranquility and beauty of

this environment is echoed throughout the 40,000-square-foot spa,which offers endless opportunities to find your energy. 100 Boyes

Boulevard, Sonoma; (707) 938-9000.

Blush-A Day Spa

Blush is an intimate and tranquil retreat featuring a sophisticated

and healing approach to optimal beauty and wellness. Each spa

visit is uniquely tailored for you. Whether you want to purify,

energize, balance, restore or relax, there is a treatment or packageto meet your needs whether you have an hour, an afternoon or a

day. 561 Broadway, Sonoma; (707) 935-0116.




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Napa Valley

Calistoga Massage Center - Calistoga1219 Washington Street | Day Spa (707)942-6193

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs - Calistoga1006 Washington Street | Lodging

(707)942-6269

Calistoga Village Inn & Spa - Calistoga1880 Lincoln Avenue | Lodging

(707)942-0991

Dr. Wilkinson’s Resort - Calistoga1507 Lincoln Ave | Lodging

(707)942-4102

Euro Spa & Inn - Calistoga1202 Pine Street | Lodging (707)942-4056

Golden Haven Hot Springs - Calistoga1713 Lake Street | Lodging

(707)942-8000

Indian Springs Resort - Calistoga1712 Lincoln Avenue | Lodging

(707)942-4913

Lavender Hill Spa - Calistoga1015 Foothill Blvd | Day Spa

(707)942-4495

Lincoln Avenue Spa - Calistoga1339 Lincoln Avenue | Day Spa

(707)942-2950

MAIS OUI Massage & Spa - Calistoga1458 Lincoln Avenue, Railcar 16 | Day Spa

(707)224-8500

Mount View Hotel & Spa - Calistoga1457 Lincoln Avenue | Lodging

(707)942-6877

Roman Spa Hot Springs - Calistoga1300 Washington Street | Lodging

(707)942-4441

Spa at Calistoga Ranch - Calistoga580 Lommel Road | Resort Guests Only

(707)254 2800

Spa Solage - Calistoga755 Silverado Trail | Lodging

(707)226-0800

Emerald Day Spa - Napa1523 Main Street | Day Spa

(707)226-2700

Gloria Curry Day Spa - Napa1027 McKinstry Street | Day Spa

(707)226-7980

Greenhaus European Day Spa - Napa1300 Pearl Street | Day Spa

(707)257-8837

MAIS OUI Massage & Spa - Napa575 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 305A | Day Spa

(707)224-8500

Milliken Creek Inn & Spa - Napa1815 Silverado Trail | Resort Guests Only

(707)255-1197

Napa Massage & Bodycare - Napa1834 First Street | Day Spa

(707)252-7079

Napa Valley Day Spa - Napa2025 Jeerson Street | Day Spa

(707)258-9900

Paris Day Spa - Napa1614 Jeerson Street | Day Spa

(707)257-2044

Relaxation Co - Napa1401 Lincoln Avenue | Day Spa (707)265-7733

Spa at Silverado Resort, The - Napa1605 Atlas Peak Road | Lodging

(707)257-5555

Spa at the Carneros Inn, The - Napa4048 Sonoma Highway | Lodging

(707)299-4850

Napa Valley Marriott Spa - Napa3425 Solano Avenue | Lodging

(707)254-3330

Spa Terra at Meritage Resort - Napa875 Bordeaux Way | Lodging (707)251-3000

St. Pierre Center For Massage - Napa2400 Clay Street | Day Spa

(707)255-1640

Terrace Spa Napa Valley - Napa585 Coombsville Road | Day Spa

(707)259-1138

Spa at Auberge du Soleil - Rutherord180 Rutherord Hill Road | Lodging

(866)228-2490

Spa at the Harvest Inn - St. Helena1 Main Street | Lodging (707)963-9463




Wine Country Guide | Spa DirectoryHealth Spa at Meadowood - St. Helena900 Meadowood Lane | Lodging

(707)963-3646

Health Spa Napa Valley - St. Helena1030 Main Street | Day Spa

(707)967-8800

Spa at Bardessono, The - Yountville6526 Yount Street | Lodging

(707)204-6050

Spa Villagio - Yountville6481 Washington Street | Lodging

(707)948-5050

Sonoma County

Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa - Bodega16702 Coast Highway One | Lodging

(888)404-2255

Spa at Bodega Bay Lodge - Bodega Bay103 Coast Highway One | Lodging

(707)875-3525

Massage, Inc. - Cotati315 East Cotati Avenue, Suite D | Day Spa

(707)792-0555

Osmosis Sanctuary - Freestone209 Bohemian Highway | Day Spa

(707)823-8231

Gaige House Spa - Glen Ellen13540 Arnold Drive | Lodging (707)935-6411

Boon Hotel & Spa - Guerneville14711 Armstrong Woods Road | Lodging

(707)869-2721

Spa at Applewood, The - Guerneville13555 Highway 116 | Lodging

(707)869-9093

West Sonoma Inn & Spa - Guerneville14100 Brookside Lana | Lodging

(707)869-2470

A Simple Touch Spa - Healdsburg239 Center Street | Day Spa

(707)433-6856

Spa at Hotel Healdsburg - Healdsburg327 Healdsburg Avenue | Lodging

(707)433-4747

Spa Dolce - Healdsburg250 Center Street | Day Spa

(707)433-0177

Spa at Kenwood, The - Kenwood10400 Sonoma Highway | Lodging

(707)833-1293

Perfect Day Massage - Petaluma800 Baywood Drive | Day Spa

(707)762-3578

Soft Shell Spa - Petaluma10 Kentucky Street | Day Spa

(707)773-4950

Best Day Spa, The - Santa Rosa3082 Marlow Road | Day Spa

(707)545-1058

Coldwater Creek Spa, The - Santa Rosa728 Farmers Lane | Day Spa (707)566-9314

Le Carre’ Spa - Santa Rosa170 Railroad Street | Lodging

(707)636-7300

Massage Envy Spa - Santa Rosa5761 Mountain Hawk Way | Day Spa

(707)537-0555

Spa at Montecito Heights - Santa Rosa2777 Fourth Street | Day Spa

(707)303-3313

Touchstone Therapies - Santa Rosa4525 Montgomery Drive, Suite 7 | Day Spa (707)331-0631

Wine Country Day Spa - Santa Rosa1601 Terrace Way | Day Spa

(707)545-8390

Mermaids Spa - Sebastopol115 South Main Street | Day Spa

(707)823-3535

Blush - A Day Spa - Sonoma561 Broadway, Suite C | Day Spa

(707)935-0116

Spa at MacArthur Place - Sonoma29 East MacArthur Street | Lodging (707)933-3193

Massage Envy Spa - Sonoma452 First Street East | Day Spa

(707)938-7404

Raindance Spa - Sonoma1325 Broadway | Lodging

(707)931-2034

Sonoma Mission Inn - Sonoma100 Boyes Boulevard | Lodging

(707)938-9000




Wine Country activitiesdirectory INSIDE: The Wine Country ofers great wine tasting but that

isn’t all. Don’t miss these exciting experiences>>

EXPLORE AND

DISCOVERWine Country is lledwith an endless varietyo activities. While, wineTasting is at the top o everyone’s list, there aremany ways to keep youbusy on your next trip tothe area.

Fitness ans will nd someo the best bicycling,hiking, and water sportsin the nation. I you areinterested in honingyour cullinary skills,cooking schools abound.For those looking or a

new perspective on thearea, consider one o themany aerial excursioncompanies including hotair balloon companiesand glider services.Familes will enjoy touroerings as well asnatural wonders like Old

Faithul Geyser.Wine Country certainlybegins with wine but itdoesn’t end there. Theideal climate and beautyo the area means thatall kinds o activities areavailable to those willing

to explore them.

RECREATE

Just like wine tasting, when it comesto recreating in the Wine Country,

recreational favors abound. Gol,bicycling, hiking, aerial adventures,and water sports are all available toexperience. Why not experience thewilder side o Northern Caliornia’s WineCountry.




Aerial Excursions

Crazy Creek Air Adventures

Glider rides showcase colorful rural vistas and vineyards, the largest

fresh water lake in California, geothermal steam clouds producedby nearby geysers, and even the remnants of an ancient volcano.Post Office Box 575, Middletown; 707-987-9293.

Napa Valley BalloonsUltimate sightseeing experience over the Napa Valley. Sparklingwine landing celebration. Morning launch 7 days per week,weather permitting. Post Office Box 2860, Yountville; 800-253-2224, 707-944-0228.

Bicycle RentalsNapa Valley Bike ToursSonoma Valley Bike Tours

Bike and kayak rentals, one-day guided tours, and all-inclusivevacation packages since 1987. Tour the Wine Country in a way yousimply can’t experience by car. Special connections let you visitwineries and sample wines you’d otherwise miss. Bicycle insidethe vineyards or on country roads. New, high-end bicycles everyyear ensure a great experience. 707-944-2953, 707-996-2453;

napavalleybiketours.com, sonomavalleybiketours.com.Wine Country Bikes

Will deliver the whole rental kit right to your door. 61 Front StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-0610.

Outdoor Adventure

Rivers Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips

Launching from Healdsburg, all of thetrips offer beautiful places to swim,fish, and picnic, and an abundance of amazing wildlife to enjoy such as turtles,osprey, otters, wild ducks, 3 types of herons, deer, fish, and eagle. Call 707-433-7247 or visit 308-2028 or visitriversedgekayakandcanoe.com.

Sustainable Tour Program Kunde

Kunde Winery is in the heart of Sonoma

Valley. Walk the property with eitherFourth-Generation Winegrower, Jeff Kunde,or Sonoma Valley docent, Bill Myers, bothof whom have tremendous experienceand passion for environmental education.Designed for outdoor and wine enthusiasts,hikes are moderately strenuous and takeguests from the Sonoma Valley floor up1,400 feet into the Mayacamas Mountainrange. Call 707-833-5501, or visit kunde.com.

Sonoma Canopy Tours

Just outside Occidental, enjoy a unique zipline course thatfeatures a zipline that is over 800 feet long. Walk sky bridgeshigh in the air. Marvel at panoramic forest views and deep

ravines. Discover the world-famous California CoastalRedwoods in a way you never imagined. Sonoma CanopyTours. It’s high adventure that’s green, family-friendly andeducational. 888-494-7868 or visit sonomacanopytours.com.

Napa Guided Riber Boat Cruise

Enjoy an in-depth, insider tour of the Napa River andeverything that is connected to it. All cruises are aboard anElectra Craft electric boat, which comfortably seats up to 11passengers. Seating is limousine-style and the wrap-around

windows provide panoramic views from every seat. Call 707-224-9080 or visit napavalleyadventuretours.com.

Gol

Northwood Golf Club9 holes; public; 3966-5786 yards; par 64-72. Food & beverageservice; deck. 19400 Hwy 116, Monte Rio; 707-865-1116.

Eagle Vines Golf Club18 holes; public; 5652-7283 yards; par 72. Practice range; food& beverage service. 580 South Kelly Road, Napa; 707-257-4470.

Wine Country Guide | Activities




RESAURANS

Sonoma North

Bistro Ralph - 109 Plaza St., Healdsburg ..............................................................................................707-433-1380

Corks - 5700 Gravenstein Highway North, Forestville .............................................................................707-887-3344

Dry Creek Kitchen - 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg .........................................................................707-431-0330

Francis Ford Coppola - 300 Via Archimedes (Hwy 101 to Independence Lane), Geyserville .................707-431-0330

Ravenous Cafe - 420 Center St., Healdsburg .........................................................................................707-431-1302

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar - 403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg ...........................................................707-433-9191

Zin - 344 Center St., Healdsburg .............................................................................................................707-473-0946

Sonoma Central

Equus Restaurant - (Fountaingrove Hotel) 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa ...........................707-578-6101

John Ash & Co - (Vintners Inn) 4330 Barnes Rd. at River Rd., Santa Rosa ..............................................707-527-7687

La Gare French Restaurant - 208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa..................................................................707-528-4355Underwood Bar & Bistro - 9113 Graton Rd., Graton ............................................................................707-823-7023

ZaZu - 3535 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa ................................................................................................707-523-4814

Sonoma South

Cucina Paradiso - 56 E. Washington St., Petaluma ...............................................................................707-782-1130

Cafe La Haye - 140 E. Napa St., Sonoma................................................................................................707-935-5994 Duece - 691 Broadway, Sonoma ............................................................................................................707-933-3823

El Dorado Kitchen - (El Dorado Hotel) 405 First St. West at West Spain St., Sonoma ............................707-996-3030

Saddles Steakhouse - 29 East MacArthur St., Sonoma ........................................................................707-933-3191Kenwood - 9900 Sonoma Hwy./Hwy. 12, Kenwood ..............................................................................707-833-6326

Napa North

Brassica - 641 Main St., St. Helena ........................................................................................................707-963-0700

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen - 1327 Railroad Ave., St. Helena ...............................................................707-963-1200

JoLe - (Mount View Hotel) 1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga .........................................................................707-942-8272

Market - 1347 Main St., St. Helena ........................................................................................................707-963-3799

Martini House - 1245 Spring St., St. Helena .........................................................................................707-963-2233

Mustard’s Grill - 7399 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena ................................................................................707-944-2424

Rutherford Grill - 1180 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford .............................................................................707-963-1792

Silverado Brewing Co. - 3020 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena ...................................................................707-967-9876

Terra - 1345 Railroad Ave., St. Helena ....................................................................................................707-963-8931

Wine Spectator Greystone - 2555 Main St., St. Helena .......................................................................707-967-1010

Napa South

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

Bistro Jeanty - 6510 Washington St., Yountville ...................................................................................707-944-0103

Bouchon - 6534 Washington St., Yountville ...........................................................................................707-944-8037

Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Restaurant - 902 Main St., Napa ......................................................707-258-2337Etoile - 1 California Dr. at Hwy. 29, Yountville ........................................................................................707-944-2892

French Laundry - 6640 Washington Street, Yountville ..........................................................................707-944-2380

La Toque - 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa ................................................................................................707-257-5157

Napa Valley Culinary Center - 388 Devlin Road, Napa ........................................................................707-603-3260

Napa Valley Wine Train - 1275 McKinstry St., Napa ..........................................................................707-253-2111

ZinsValley - 1106 First Street.,Napa ......................................................................................................707-224-0695

Wine Country Guide | Useful Phone Numbers




WINE OURS AND LIMO SERVICESCalifornia Wine Tours ...................................................................................................................707-253-1300

Napa Shuttle & Limousines ........................................................................................................707-704-8033

We Drive ..........................................................................................................................................855-855-8950

Napa Valley Bike Tours..................................................................................................................707-944-2953Sonoma Valley Bike Tours ............................................................................................................707-996-2453

SPASGolden Haven Spa & Resort - 1713 Lake St., Calistoga ....................................................................707-942-6793

Lincoln Avenue Spa - 1339 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.............................................................................707-942-2950

Massage Envy Spa - Two Sonoma Locations; visit massageenvy.com .................................................. 707-255-8000

Mount View Spa - 1457 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga ..................................................................................... 800-816-6877

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary - 209 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone ............................................................ 707-823-8231

FAMILY FUNCalistoga Balloons - Calistoga ..............................................................................................................888-995-7700

Napa Valley Balloons - Yountville ..................................................................................................... 707-944-0228

Driven Raceway - Fairfield and Rohnert Park...................................................................................... 707-426-3748




Hanna

Paradise Ridge

Taft Street

Everett Ridge

Lambert Bridge

Quivira

Rafanelli

Yoakim BridgeRaymond Burr

Preston

Bella

Wilson

Amista

Teldeschi

AmphoraFamily WineriesPapapietro PerryPeterson

Rued

Ferrari-Carano

DavidCoffaro

Sbragia

deLorimier

SausalStonestreet

Stryker

White Oak

Hanna

Alexander Valley

Twomey

Arista

Armida

VML Winery

Hop Kiln

Rochioli

PorterCreek

Alderbrook

Trentadue

Balletto

Chalk Hill

Christopher Creek

Clos du Bois

De La Montanya

DeLoach

HarvestMoon

Hook &Ladder

Pellegrini

Dry Creek

Passalacqua

DuttonEstate

Foppiano

J Winery

GeyserPeak

HartfordFamily

IronHorse

JosephSwan

Korbel

Lynmar

Marimar

MartinRay

Mazzocco

Ridge

Michel-Schlumberger

Pedroncelli

RobertYoung

RodneyStrong

RussianHill

GaryFarrell

Mauritson

Silver Oak

Göpfrich

Truett HurstForchini

Meeker

Talty

LancasterVerité

Martinelli

Limerick Lane

Sunce

Mill Creek

Jordan

Matrix

Hawkes

Merriam

ThomasGeorge

DuttonGoldfield

Medlock Ames

VintnersSignatures

Sonoma-Cutrer

Inman

RobertRue

ChateauFelice

Michael Bernard

Starlite

Coppola

Duex Amis / Mutt Lynch

Russian River

DutcherCrossing

River Rock Casino

Moshin

SandmanInn

Kendall-Jackson Wine Center

Fritz

Osmosis Spa




Hanna

TaftStreet

MatanzasCreek

Landmark

Family Wineries

Chateau St. JeanVJB

The Wine Room

Kunde

Cline

Viansa

Roche

SV BikeTours

Schug

Robledo

Ravenswood

BartholomewPark

BuenaVista

Gloria Ferrer

GundlachBundschu

Homewood

CellarDoor

Loxton

Wellington

Balletto

PrideMountain

Blackstone

Arrowood

B.R. CohnValley of the Moon

Kenwood

MoonMountain

Audelssa

Nicholson

Kaz

Eric Ross

Jacuzzi

Anaba

Cellars of Sonoma

D’Argenzio

Massage Envy

MassageEnvy

Imagery

Mayo Family

Mayo Family Reserve

Sebastiani

KeatingMeadowcroft(at Cornerstone)

Petaluma VillagePremium Outlets

Benziger

SandmanInn

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Wine Country

Overview

Caliornia is the ourth largest producer o wine in the world, behind France, Italy,

and Spain. Fully 90 percent o all wine produced in the United States comes

rom here.

Almost anywhere you go in Caliornia,

rom Mexico to Oregon and rom the Sierra

Nevada Mountains to the Paciic Ocean, you

will ind vineyards and wineries. Only the

desert seems to be an exception, and even

there examples probably exist to prove this

assertion wrong.

While there is much wine country in Caliornia, the areas o the state

distinguished as “the Wine Country” are in

the north. Less than 60 miles upstate rom

San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa counties

are the Wine Country heartland.

Including all our counties, the Wine

Country occupies an area o over 7,000

square miles. It is home to literally hundredso wineries that are open or tasting, scores

o lodging accommodations, dozens o ine

dining restaurants, and a myriad o one-o-

a-kind shops.

Spotlight’s Wine Country Guide is the

deinitive guide to Wine Country touring,

complete with overviews, maps, directories,

eatures, and touring suggestions. Eachmonthly issue breaks the Wine Country

down into sensible, manageable regions

that can be explored at a leisurely pace.

Sonoma North is centered around

Healdsburg and includes the Alexander,

Dry Creek and Russian River valleys.

Sonoma South includes the town o

Sonoma together with the Sonoma Valley (also known as Valley o the Moon) and the

Sonoma side o the Carneros district.

Napa North covers the top hal o the

Napa Valley including the Calistoga, St.

Helena, and Rutherord areas. Napa

South covers the bottom hal o the valley

including the Oakville and Yountville areas,

the town o Napa, and the Napa side o

Carneros.

Mendocino County and Lake County

are each comprised o our wine districts.

In Mendocino County, the districts are

Hopland and Redwood Valley along Highway 101, Anderson Valley along

Highway 128, and Mendocino Coast along

Highway 1 (the Coastal Highway). In Lake

County, they are Guenoc Valley and Red

Hills along Highway 29, High Valley along

Highway 20, and Clear Lake surrounding the

large lake o the same name.

Getting HereBY AIR: he closest major airports are

San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland

International (OAK), and Sacramento

International (SMF). SFO and SMF are both

about 60 miles rom the town o Napa at

the southern end o the Napa Valley; OAK

is somewhat closer, about 50 miles. Santa

Rosa now oers direct lights rom Seattle,

Portland, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. I you

plan ahead, you can see the Wine Country

by limousine. See our Phone Directory o

Wine ours and Limo Services at the back o

this magazine.

BY CAR: he Wine Country is served

by two major highways. U.S. Highway 101

runs north-south, connecting San Francisco

with Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

Interstate 80 runs northeast-southwest

between San Francisco and Sacramento,

connecting to Caliornia highway 12

running into southern Napa and Sonoma

counties. Important branches o I-80 are

I-880, running along the eastern shore o

San Francisco Bay, and I-580, connecting

Oakland with San Raael on the western

side o the Bay.




Mendocino

Clearlake

Windsor

RohnertPark

Petaluma

Healdsburg

ClearlakeOaks

Kelseyville

Lakeport

Cloverdale

Geyserville

Middletown

Hopland

Calistoga

Fort Bragg

Willits

St HelenaRutherford

OakvilleKenwood

YountvilleGlenEllen

Sebastopol

Guerneville

Jenner

BodegaBay

Pt ReyesStation

PopeValley

Ukiah

SanRafael

Novato

SonomaNapa

Vacaville

Fairfield

Richmond

SantaRosa

Vallejo

ConcordBerkeley

OaklandSan Francisco



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