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TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK:

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

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

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PERFECT PAIRS Zina Hyde Cunningham Petite Sirah with

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloins and Peanut Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

THINGS TO DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYSOvernight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47

St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

NAPA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-63

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63

Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69

Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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WINE CLUB

OF THE WEEK KORBEL CHAM PAGNE CELLARS

WINECLUBDETAILS

SIlver Club members will receive one bottle each ofthe wines listed below at $35 per shipment plus tax

(where applicable) and shipping.Gold and Platinum level memberships are availableas well as a Will Call option for those members whowish to pick up their club selections at the winery.

Korbel Champagne & Wine Club2009 Shipment Schedule:*

January Blanc de Noirs NV Champagne Chardonnay Champagne 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

March Le Premier Champagne

Sec Champagne 2006 Zinfandel

May Sweet Ros Champagne Blanc de Noirs Masters Reserve Champagne 2007 Pinot Noir

September Moscato Frizzante Champagne Natural Champagne 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

November Rouge Champagne

Brut Ros Champagne Korbel Port

*Selections subject to change based upon availability.

Korbel Champagne & Wine Club membersenjoy a variety of other benefits:

Youll enjoy tasting new releases, limited releasesor special bottlings, selected just for Champagne& Wine Club members.

A Will Call option is available to members wishingto retrieve their club selections at the winery.

Winemakers Notes: The winemaker will passalong flavor descriptions, viticultural information

and food pairing suggestions for each selection. Special Recipes: Some of Sonoma Countys finest

chefs, including Korbels own executive chefs,will create recipes to complement each wineselection.

Invitations to Members Only Events: Youll beinvited to vineyard tours, picnics, special wine-maker dinners, and other exclusive events.

Three Club tiers (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) maybe selected from to match your entertaining andbudget considerations.

Open 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 13250 River Road Guerneville(888) 956-7235 Email: [email protected]

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or well over a century (more than 120 years as a matter of fact) Korbel Champagne

has been, as they say, celebrating life. No other beverage is more versatile, fun, orintriguing.

Established in 1882, Korbel Champagne Cellars has been a part of Americasgreatest celebrations. It has been the exclusive champagne of the past five presidentialinaugurations and was the champagne of choice for the Camelot years of the Kennedyadministration.

From activist to cigar-maker, from exotic lumber to Pinot Noir, Francis Korbelspioneer spirit drove him to capture the American dream and create an industry that hasbecome international legend. The Korbel story spans three centuries, two continentsand two families with vision, dedication, and determination. Although generationsapart, the Korbel and Heck families created and preserved a singular tradition of cham-pagne-making excellence that has endured for generations and continues to delightchampagne lovers worldwide.

Champagne owes all of its superlative attributes to its unique characteristic bubbles! Bubbles are key to the quality of the champagne. Although there are severalmethods used to make sparkling wines wines with bubbles there is only onemethod that world-class producers use to make fine champagne: mthode champ-enoise. Mthode champenoise is the only process that Korbel has ever used. French forchampagne method, classic mthode champenoise is the traditional champagne-making process developed by winemakers in the Champagne region of France duringthe 1700s and 1800s.

Mthode champenoise champagnes are those sparkling wines produced with thesecond fermentation taking place in the bottle (when the bubbles form), followed by along, intensive process to rid the wine of yeast sediment before final corking. Excellentchampagne, however, begins long before a single drop of wine is produced. The secretto the perfect, pinpoint bubbles seen in every glass of Korbel champagne is themthode champenoise. The exacting steps of this seemingly magical process begin asthe still wines undergo a second fermentation. Because the second fermentation takesplace in the same Korbel bottle that will be opened and enjoyed, the carbon dioxide

becomes well integrated with the wine. This process produces smaller bubbles that risemore slowly and last longer than those in champagnes produced by other methods.Remember, the smaller the bubbles, the finer the champagne! And you can find that atKorbel.


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by Michelle J. Baker

Wine Garage founder Todd Millerdrilled a couple of holes in thewall at his bustling Calistoga

wine shop nearly two years ago inanxious anticipation of having his ownwinerys juice flowing from one side ofthe wall to happy customers waiting onthe other side.

Well, it took a while, but the WineGarage winery is finally open for busi-ness. From those holes in the wall nowhang a couple of fabricated stainless steelnozzles, and out of them flow two right-

eous and delicious blends, B1 (aBordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvi-gnon, Carmenere, Merlot and PetitVerdot) and R1 (a Rhone-style blend ofSyrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedreand Petite Sirah). My biggest problem,says Miller, is that customers cantdecide which to buy because they lovethem both so much.

And with good reason. Miller boughtthe individual lots of finished wine thatmake up each blend from some of his

personal winemaking friends. The wine came from grapes fromseveral of Napas most prestigious vineyards. Hes sworn to secrecy onthe vineyard sources so the Wine Garage blends dont compete againstthe same wines priced at two, three or even four times what Millersells it for just $29.99 for a half-gallon jug, filled to order.

When Todd and Joy Miller moved to Napa Valley in 2001, theywere surprised to find that they could hardly find any wines for lessthan $45 a bottle. Then they went to a dinner party at a winemakershome, and were shocked to discover that many winemakers couldntafford to drink the wines they made. Thats when the Millers decidedto open the first wine shop in Napa Valley that only carried wines

under $25 a bottle.So in 2003, Todd Miller swapped his corporate necktie for jeansand boots and started scouring Northern California for great, undis-covered wines to offer at the new wine shop, the Wine Garage inCalistoga. Miller drove the roads less traveled, meeting with wine-makers, walking in their vineyards, and tasting their grapes, barrelsamples and finished wines. The winemakers, tickled to have a real,live wine buyer at their winery, shared stories with Miller over a glassof wine at the dinner table.

The Wine Garage carries a wide selection of bargains fromSonoma and Napa, and gems from as far afield as Paso Robles, Lodi,

the Sierra Foothills and MendocCounty. The store still doesnt caany wines priced over $25, and Mdoesnt buy a wine for the store unhe loves it. Whats best is the WGarage staff takes the guesswork ouwine shopping: tell the staff wyoure looking for and they will syou to the perfect bottle.

The Wine Garage is now a licenwinery, and in addition to the bleon tap, they produce a line of their oWine Garage wines from grapes tcrush. For reds they offer a SonoCoast Pinot Noir, Napa Va

Zinfandel and Napa Valley CaberSauvignon; there are also two whiJoy Ride (named for Todds wifebusiness partner, Joy), a lively blendAlbarino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viogand Muscat, and a 2008 Napa VaSauvignon Blanc.

The Wine Garages wine club isof the best deals around. Cmembers can choose to receivebottles of red wine (or three redthree white) six times per year for $

per shipment, plus shipping. The Wine Garage also offers an InteRed selection of massively concentrated and extracted wines, alsobottles six times per year for $125 per shipment, plus shipping.

The Wine Garage, located at 1020 Foothill Boulevard (Highw29) in Calistoga, is open from 11 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Monday tSaturday and 11 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information,(707) 942-5332, visit the website at www.winegarage.net or sendemail to [email protected].

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ONGOING

Fum Bistro & Bar Happy Hour

Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm

Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

(EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND)

Wine Component Tasting Seminar

10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777

www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

EVERY 4TH WEEKEND

Wine & Food Pairing Seminar

10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777

www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

Wine & Food Pairings

11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing

1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing

Peju Province Winery, Rutherford

www.peju.com, 800-446-7358

ONGOINGPrivate Tours

707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com

$25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville

ONGOING

Epicurean Explorations

RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people

$95/3-course l unch, $135/5-course lunch

www.goosecross.com

Goosecross Cellars, Yountville

FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER

Cheers! St. Helena

6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass

www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena

Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling!

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards

Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in

an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pm

www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292

ONGOING

Napa Valley Wine Train

Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com

July 3, 17, 31: Comedy Night

July 5: Family Date Night

July 6: Moonlight Escape

July 9, 23: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

July 10, 17, 24, 31: Vintners Lunch

July 11, 30: Winemakers Dinner

July 16: Varietal Voyage

ONGOING

Napa Valley Opera House

707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org

1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa

July 2: Spencer Day CD Release Party

July 6: An Evening with Joan Baez

July 10: Mamma Mia!

July 11: Arty Partys Old School

July 18: Festival del Sol Opening Night

July 24: Hairspray

July 31: A Midsummer Nights Dreamweavers

A Retrospective

Aug 1: Smokey Robinson

Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady

ONGOING

Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines

5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa

www.backroomwines.com

July 3: Summer Sparklers

July 10: Wines of Italy

July 17: Oregon & Washington Wines

July 24: Sauvignon Blancs

from Around the World July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery

ONGOING

di Rosa Preserve Art & Nature

Through Sept. 19: Mike Henderson: New Work

Oct 31-Jan 30: Altered States:

The Collection in Contex

707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org

ONGOING

Friday Night Pulse Tastings

5-7pm, 888-963-0440, free

www.acmefinewines.com

Acme Fine Wines, St. Helena

ONGOING

Buon Amici Members & Guests

10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853

www.benesserevineyards.com

Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena

Members Only New Release Tastings

Barrel Tastings by appointment

Vertical Tastings by appointment

Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment

ONGOING

Jefferson House Reserve Room Tasting

$25 Reserve Wine Seminar

Reservations required, 707-253-2802 x18

Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa Valley

Napa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS

Cooking Demonstrations

at The DeBaun Theatre

707-967-2320, www.ciachef.edu

St. Helena, [email protected], $12.50pp

Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

ONGOING

Tour & Taste In Hall Wines Ghost Winery

Four barrel samples & four current releases, $20

St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com

ONGOING

Cabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen Vintners

Taste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5pp

St. Helena, 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com

ONGOING

Visitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery

888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.com

Call or check website for particulars.

The To Kalon Tour & Tasting

A Guided Tasting

Pleasure in the Glass

The Taste of Wine

The Harvest of Joy Tour & Lunch

Celebrating California Wine & Food

The Essence Tour & Tasting

Artisan Cheese & Wine A Perfect Match

ONGOING

Ansel Adams John Muir Trail Exhibit

Mumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford

800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS

Library & Barrel Sample Tastings

Sequoia Grove Winery

8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena

707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com

11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting

in the underground cellar, $20

12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tasting

to include Barrel Sample, $40

3pm: Library & Barrel Sample Tasting

in the underground cellar, $20

ONGOING

Progressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards

800-726-6136, Calistoga

www.sterlingvineyards.com

Taste limited release wines at the winery.

ONGOING

Reserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards

11am, 800-726-6136, Calistoga

www.sterlingvineyards.com, $45ppPrivate tasting in the Reserve Room after tour.

ONGOING

VIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory Tour

Mon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366

$15 mid-week special, mention this listing

www.bourassavineyards.com

Bourassa Vineyards, Napa

ONGOING

Tours & Tasting at ZD Wines

800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com

ZD Wines, Rutherford

Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm

Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm

Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt

Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends &holidays, M-F by appt

Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am,

M-F by appt

Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt

Wine Train, $180, RSVP

ONGOING

Tastings at the Popcorn Bar

10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.com

Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena

Its all About You Tasting, $15

Everybodys Talking Tasting, $25

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Temptastings in the Temptation Cave

11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/member

www.florasprings.com, RSVPFlora Springs Winery, St. Helena

ONGOING

Tastings at Silverado Vineyards

707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611

www.silveradovineyards.com

Silverado Vineyards, Napa

Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75

Library Tasting, $75

Daily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10,

Premier/$20

Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15

Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests,

$20/tour, $25/tour & tasting

ONGOING

Appellation Tastings

10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067

www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40

Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford

ONGOING

Vineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond

11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620

www.raymondvineyards.com, $15

Raymond Vineyards, St. HelenaGroup tours available by appointment.

ONGOING

Wine Tasting Experiences

By appt, 707-963-5853x105

www.benesserevineyards.com

Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena

Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10

Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting,

M-W, 10:30am, $15

Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $

Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $

Barrel Tasting & Current Release,

Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25

Barrel Tasting & Vertical,

Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25

Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15

ONGOING

Tours & Tastings at Andretti

877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.com

Andretti Winery, Napa

Individual Tastings, $12

Private Winery Tour & Tasting,

$15/tour, $20/tour & tasting

Food & Wine Pairing

Vineyard Tour

Blending Class

Wine Sensory Seminar

ONGOING

Wine Tasting Options

10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.co

Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville Current Release Tasting, $15

Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25

Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75

Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people

Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250

Sonnette Library Tasting, $75

Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people

Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring

ONGOING

Tasting at Grgich Hills

9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm

$10, Wine Library Tasting/$30

Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm

Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford

707-963-2784, www.grgich.com

ONGOING

Tastings & Tours at Artesa

877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com

Artesa Winery, Napa

Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experienc

Daily Guided Tours

Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40

ONGOING

Tours & Tasting

707-253-1400, 10am-5pm, Black Stallion Wine

Napa, www.blackstallionwinery.com

Regular tasting, $10

Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun

Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person

NAPA VALLEY

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Educational Tours & Wine Tasting

707-967-6272, RSVP, www.castellodiamorosa.com

Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga

Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40

Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50

Tasting only, $10-$25

Young adult tours, $15-$20

Napa Valley Neighbor Program

Private VIP toursONGOING

Robert Mondavi Winery

Summer Concert Series

7pm, 888-RMWJAZZ,

www.robertmondaviwinery.com

Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville

July 4: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

July 11: Ozomatli

July 18: Natalie Cole

July 25: KC & The Sunshine Band

Aug 1: Smokey Robinson

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Bacchus That Rascal

Multi-media presentation History of Wine

Clos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm

www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981

LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Winemaker Dinners at Fum Bistro

Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a

four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservations

707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com

EVERY SATURDAY

ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar

Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar

800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40

Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines

11am by appointment only, $20pp

Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.comEVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings

at Havens Wine Cellars

10am-4:30pm, Napa

707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com

EVERY SATURDAY

Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays

at Bennett Lane Winery

Calistoga, 10am-5pm

www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684

ONGOING

Friday Night Winemaker Events

5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2

JV Wine & Spirits, Napa

July 3: BBQ & ZinsONGOING SUNDAYS

Sunday Suppers at Brix

3-course family-style menu, $28, 707-944-2749

www.brix.com, Brix Restaurant, Yountville

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber

2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa

10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa

ONGOING

Wine Social Every Evening

No corkage & complimentary glasses of wine.

707-944-2749, www.brix.com

Brix Restaurant, Yountville

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31

Classic Rock Photography Exhibit

707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com

Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17

Celebrity Photo Exhibit

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other

Perversities by George Rose

10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford

www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700THURSDAYS THROUGH JULY 30

Napa Chefs Market

5-9pm, First Street, Downtown Napa

www.napadowntown.com, 707-257-0322

JULY 2-5

Napa County Fair & Silverado Parade

707-942-6333

Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga

JULY 3

Red, White & Blue Barbeque

6-9pm, $80, Beringer Vineyards, St Helena

www.beringer.com, 866-708-9463 RSVP

JULY 3

Le Rve & Lobster Feast

Chateau Society Wine Club Event

6-8:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa

www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122

JULY 3

Artist Reception: Reuben Godinez

6-9pm, 707-226-8569

Silverado Trail Wine Studio, Napa

Wines by Bighorn Cellars

JULY 4

4th of July Celebration

BBQ, live music & fireworks display! 7-10pm

Louis M Martini Winery, St. Helena, 800-321-WINE

www.louismartini.com, $95, $80/members

JULY 4

Fourth of July Celebration

Dusk, 707-257-9529

Veterans Memorial Park, Napa

JULY 4

Red, White & Barbeque

866-967-8032, www.florasprings.com

Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena

JULY 4

Grgich Hills Annual Wine Club Celebration

11:30am-3pm, 800-532-3057

www.grgich.com, $125, $155/guests

Victorian House, Yountville

JULY 5, 12, 19, 26

Behind the Scenes

11am-12pm, 707-963-4507

www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $30

St. Supry Vineyards, Rutherford

JULY 11, 19Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting

2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa

www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

JULY 11

Club Vivant Lobster Dinner & A Movie

Member Exclusive Event, 7-11pm, $120

Mumm Napa, Rutherford, 707-967-7700 RSVP

www.mummnapa.com

JULY 11

Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing:

French Cheese

2-3pm, 707-963-4507



JULY 12

Bastille Day

1-5pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.com

Domaine Chandon, Yountville

JULY 17-25

4th Annual Napa Valley Festival de Sole

Various events & locations in the Napa Valley

888-337-6272, wwwfdsnapa.org

JULY 18Cooking Class with Chef Charles Weber,

Everything Tomatoes

Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, $95

www.cedargablesinn.com, 800-309-7969

JULY 18

Food & Wine Pairing

11am-12:30pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa


JULY 18

27th Annual Home Winemakers Classic

5-7:30pm, St. Supry Winery, Rutherford

$45/adv, $50, www.drycreek.org, 707-944-8626

JULY 25

Cooking with Wine Series: Sauting

2-3pm, 707-963-4507www.stsupery.com, RSVP, $35


JULY 31

Jazz Event

5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa


AUGUST 1

Cabernet Tasting with Hors dOeuvres

2-3pm, 707-963-4507



AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30

Behind the Scenes

11am-12pm, 707-963-4507



AUGUST 7-8

11th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration

707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.com

Various events in Napa Valley

Coach K hosts the celebration.

AUGUST 8

Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing:

California Cheese

2-3pm, 707-963-4507



AUGUST 9

2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event12-3pm, 800-446-7358

www.peju.com, $30, $20/members

Peju Winery, Rutherford

AUGUST 15

Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting

2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napa

www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

AUGUST 17

Share Our Strengths

Taste of the Nation Napa Valley

3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Grand Tasting

Event, Silverado Resort, Napa

877-26-TASTE, TasteOfTheNation.org

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Wine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln

10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwiner

Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy deli

wine & sample over 80 food items in their

gourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley.

EVERY FIRST THURSDAY THROUGH OCTOB

Downtown Sebastopol Art Walk6-8pm, 707-874-9462, Downtown Sebastopo

ONGOING

Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop

B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen

10am-1pm, $45, $35/members

707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

ONGOING

Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting


11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members

707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

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ONGOING

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

July 6-10: Summer Music Camp

July 14: Tears for Fears

July 17: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux

ONGOING

Spreckels Performing Arts Center

707-588-3400, Rohnert Park

www.spreckelsonline.com

ONGOING

Live Entertainment at River Rock Casino

707-857-2777, Geyservil le, www.riverrockcasino.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

9am-1pm, 707-938-9000

www.fairmont.com.sonoma

ONGOING

The Center for Performing Arts

707-664-2353, Sonoma State University, RohnertPark. www.sonoma.eduperformingarts/perf/

ONGOING

Sunday Brunches by the Sea

10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319

www.timbercoveinn.com

Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove

ONGOING

Winemaker Tasting

6-8pm, $10, Wine Spectrum, Santa Rosa

www.winespectrum.com, 707-525-8466

ONGOING

Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean

A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.

Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134

ONGOING

Escape to Wine Country Concert Series

Bocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagon

tours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood

707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com

July 4: Folk Artist, Adam Traum

July 11: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga

July 18: Jazz Keyboardist, Steve Rubardt

July 25: Blues Performer, Mark McDonald

Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell

ONGOINGCooking in the Vineyard Classes & Seminars

Rodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059

Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com

ONGOING

Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson

Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm

707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25

Downtown Friday Nights

Shops open on the Sonoma square until 8pm.

www.sonomavalley.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Saddles Restaurant at

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

An outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the Veranda

Garden from 4:30 pm to 7:30pm with Live Music,

Grilled Appetizers and Drink Specials.

www.macarthurplace.com

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tour

10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg

ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY

Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard Tours

& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola

11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20

Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

Come Crush With Us at Icaria Creek Winery

Winemaker Jeff Smith leads a tasting of bottled &

barreled wines. Call for reservations & bring a

lunch! 707-486-9623, www.icariawinery.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Wine & Chocolate Pairings

10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale

$5 tasting fee covers the pairing!

www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

Santa Rosa Original Farmers Market

Santa Rosa Veterans Building parking lot

707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS

Hanna Winery Reserve Tasting Gallery

Taste limited-production reserve Bismark

Mountain wines paired with local artisanal

cheese selections from The Cheese Shop in

Healdsburg, Alexander Valley, $10pp

707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Complimentary Wine Tasting

at Flamingo Hotel

5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grille

featuring Sonoma County wines

707-545-8530, 800-848-8300

Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com

ONGOING

19th Annual Summer Concert Series

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

July 11: The Rippingtons & Craig Chaquico

Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove,

Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J

Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents:

Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro

Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates

Up Close & Personal Tour

866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.comwww.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong

ONGOING

Wine Experiences at Chateau St. Jean

Cinq Cpages Blending Seminar

Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75

Cinq Cpages Component Tasting

Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25

Private VIP Wine Tasting

10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour

Box Lunch Prgram with Tour

Ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50

707-833-4134x5258, by appointment

www.chateaustjean.com

ONGOING

Tours, Tastings & Seminars

St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimum

Call for more information & reservations.

www.stfranciswinery.com

Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25

Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20

Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65

Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25

ONGOING

Guided Winery Tours

11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma

707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30

Summer Jazz Series

6-10pm, 707-996-9779

www.ledsonhotel.com

Ledson Hotel, Sonoma

EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

Sonoma Valley Farmers Market

Depot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Summer Nights on the Green Movie Night

707-838-1260, 15 min after sunset

www.townofwindsor.com, free

Windsor Town Green, Windsor

July 7: The Tale of Despereaux

July 14: Horton Hears a Who

July 21: Hotel for Dogs

July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop

Aug 4: Coraline

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Summer Nights on the Green

Live Concerts & Farmers Market

707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pmwww.townofwindsor.com, free

Windsor Town Green, Windsor

July 2: Mark McLay & the Dust Devils

July 9: SambaDa

July 16: Shakespeare on the Green

The Tempest

July 23: Tom Rigney & Flambeau

July 30: Tommy Castro

Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band

Aug 13: Party Council

ONGOING

Live From the Middle Reach

Summer Music Series

1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pmwww.cdonatiello.com, free

C. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg

July 5: The Hellhounds

July 12: Fred Odell

July 19: Jason Damato

July 26: Summer Mencher & White Noise

Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB

Aug 9: Barbra Shassus

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7

Ravenswood After Hours

5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma

707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com

FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 1

Valley of the Moon Food & Wine Pairings

11am-2pm, 707-939-4510, $25

www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com

Valley of the Moon Winery, Glen Ellen

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26

Petaluma Evening Farmers Market

4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344

www.petalumafarmersmarket.com

2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31

Tuesday Night Farmers Market

5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Son

JULY 2

Bedrock Vineyard Tour

10am, 707-933-2232, $125

Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma

JULY 2, 23

Classic Sparkling Wine & Cheese

Combinations:

Luscious Locals & Spanish Delicacies

10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

www.gloriaferrer.com, $30, 707-996-7356

JULY 3First Friday

Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Ro

Food, art & music! 4-8pm

www.firstfridaysonfourth.com

JULY 3

First Fridays Art Walk

4-7pm, www.healdsburg.com

Galleries in downtown Healdsburg

JULY 3

Fireworks Over the Bay

Dusk, 707-875-3866, free

Westside Park, Bodega Bay

JULY 3

Finally Friday & All American Zin Day

Wilson Winery, Healdsburg

707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

JULY 4

Inaugural B.R. Cohn Winery

Charity Car Classic

12-5pm, 800-330-4064, www.brcohn.com, free


Live music by Rich Little Band & Whiskey Thi

JULY 4


Red, White & Blue!

10am-5pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean

Chateau St. Jean Winery, Kenwood

JULY 4

Independence Day Celebration707-869-9000, free, Main Street, Guerneville

JULY 4

Red, White & Boom

6-10pm, 707-545-4200

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa

JULY 4

Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Parade & Celebration

9am-5pm, 707-938-4626x1, Sonoma Plaza, So

JULY 4

4th of July Fireworks & Parade of Lites

Dusk, 707-865-9956, free, Monte Rio




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JULY 4

19th Annual Fireworks Show

707-894-0857, 707-433-3059

Healdsburg High Athletic Field, Healdsburg

JULY 4-5

Independence Weekend

11am-5pm, Raymond Burr Vineyards, Healdsburg

www.raymondburrvineyards.com, 888-900-0024

JULY 9Garden Tour with Seasonal Lunch

McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85

707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch .com

JULY 9

Flavor Palate & Sparkling Wines:

An Appetizing Seminar

10:30am-12pm, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356, $25

JULY 10, 24

Music at Mazzocco

Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg

707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com

JULY 11

Eco-Tour Hike with Jeff Kunde

Kunde Estate Winery, Kenwood, 9am, $60

www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501x334 RSVP

JULY 11

Annual Bastille Day Luncheon

11:30am-2pm, 707-433-7427, $75

www.michelschlumberger.com

Michel-Schlumberger Winery, Healdsburg

JULY 11

Say Cheese! Wine & Food Pairing

1-2:30pm, 800-975-0555x13

www.lambertbridge.com, $50, $40/members

Lambert Bridge Winery, Healdsburg

JULY 11

Summer Open House

11am-4pm, 800-500-2285

www.sausalwinery.com

Visit 7 wineries along Hwy 128!

Alexander Valley Vineyards, Fieldstone Winery,

Johnsons Al exander Valley Wines, Hanna Winery,

Hawkes Winery, Sausal Winery & White Oak Winery

JULY 11

Moshin Pictures: Singin in the Rain

Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members

www.moshinvineyards.com

Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg

JULY 15

Winemaker Dinner Series at Sant

Featuring Hanzell Winery

6:30pm, 707-939-2467, www.fairmont.com, RSVPFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

JULY 16, 30

Wine Tasting FUNdamentals

Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

10:30am-12pm, $25

707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com

JULY 17

Winemaker Dinner:

Henriot Champagne Cellars

707-847-3231, 800-987-8319

www.timbercoveinn.com

Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove

JULY 17

Dinner with the Winemaker Series:

Featuring Merry Edwards

800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.com

The Bay View Restaurant, $79

Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

JULY 17, 31

Finally Friday

Wilson Winery, Healdsburg

707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.comJULY 18-19

Catalan Festival

11am-4pm, food, wine & fun with a Catalan ac

707-933-1999, www.gloriaferrer.com, $45

$37/under 21, Gloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma

JULY 18-19

Summit ET Bracket Drag Races

8am-6pm, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

www.infineonraceway.com, 800-870-RACE

JULY 24-26

FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals

800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com

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JULY 25

Mangia Bene! Italian Winery Dinner

6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx255

www.stfranciswinery.com, $130, $104/members

St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

JULY 26

Dixieland in the Valley

4pm, 707-522-8786, $50

www.santarosasymphony.com5465 Red Winery Road, Alexander Valley

JULY 28 AUGUST 9

Sonoma County Fair:

The Fair Before Time

707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.com

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa

Horse racing, carnival, entertainment & more!

JULY 31 AUGUST 2

NHRA Division 7 Drag Races

800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com

Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

AUGUST 1

Moshin Pictures: Pillow Talk

Dusk, 707-433-5499, $20, $15/members

www.moshinvineyards.com

Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg

AUGUST 7

First Friday

Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa Rosa

Food, art & music! 4-8pm

www.firstfridaysonfourth.com

AUGUST 7, 21

Music at Mazzocco

Mazzocco Winery, Healdsburg

707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com

AUGUST 7-9

Farm Trails Wine Country WeekendFerrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg

707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com

AUGUST 8

Orchard Tour

McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30

707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

ONGOING

Classic Concerts by the Lake

Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville

www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE

July 4: 3 Doors Down

July 5: All American Rejects

July 10: Robin Trower

July 11: Heart w/ The Lost Boys

July 23: George Thorogood &

The Destroyers & Jonny Lang

July 25: Tim McGraw

July 26: Kelly Clarkson

July 31: Smokey Robinson

Aug 2: Peter Frampton

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY

Food & Wine Pairings

707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.com

McNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY

Buford & Brown Yappy Hour

Wine tasting with your dog! 1-3pm

The Vintage Marketplace, Hopland, 707-744-878

SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 16

18th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park

707-463-6200, www.gomendo.com

Todd Grove Park, Ukiah

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 19Leading Ladies

707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.org

Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 5

Willits Frontier Days

707-459-6330, www.willitsfrontierdays.com

Various locations in Willits


Independence Day Fireworks

800-LAKESIDE, www.lakecounty.com

Displays throughout Lake County

JULY 4

Clearlake International Worm Races

707-994-3600, Austin Park, Clearlake

JULY 25-26

5th Annual Lake County Wine Adventure

10am-5pm, 800-595-WINE

www.lakecountywineries.com

Visit participating wineries!

MARIN COUNTY

ONGOING

Film Night in the Park

8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids

July 10: Help!, San Anselmo

July 11: Buena Vista Social Club, San Geronimo

July 17: Blade Runner, San Anselmo

July 18: Back to the Future, San Anselmo

July 24: Who Killed the Electric Car, San Anselmo

July 25: Lavender Hill Mob, San Anselmo

July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax

Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley

Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind,

San Anselmo

Aug 8: Harry Potter and the Order

of the Phoenix, San Anselmo

SAN FRANCISCO

ONGOING

Wednesday Sunset Sessions

5-8pm, Americano Restaurant at Hotel Vitale

415-278-3777, www.americanorestaurant.com

ONGOING

Film Night in the Park

8pm, $6, $3/kids

415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org

July 11: Manhattan, Union Square

Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park


72nd Annual Stern Grove Festival

415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org

Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco

JULY 14

Peter Michael Sonoma Wine Dinner & Tasting

Peter Michael Winery, $250

Campton Place, San Francisco


AUGUST 4

Wagner Family California Wine Dinner

Joseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards

& the Wagner Family Wine, $165

Campton Place, San Francisco


AUGUST 6-9

SF Chefs Food Wine

4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more!

Union Square, San Francisco

www.sfchefsfoodwine.com

AUGUST 18

Silverado Napa Valley Wine Dinner

Jonathan Emmerich, Winemaker Silverado

Vineyards, $160, Campton Place, San Francisco


MONTEREY BAY AREA

ONGOING

Live at Golden State Theatre-Monterey

831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Sept 12: Paula Poundstone

ONGOING

Live Music at KRML Radio

The Eastwood Building, Carmel

www.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432

0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Winemaker Wednesdays

Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association

5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.com

Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola

ONGOING

Thursday Night Music Series

Enjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pm

Bargetto Winery, Soquel

831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS

Sweet Thursdays at Cannery Row

Family fun, music, fine dining & great discounts

4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Farmers Market at the Barnyard

Organic fruit, vegetables & flowers

Carmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS

Monterey Museum of ArtEvening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres

5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTH

Open for Tasting

Martin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm

$10/refundable w/purchase, free/club members

www.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197

EVERY TUESDAY

Focus on Monterey County Wines

Cepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel

831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com

ONGOING

World of Wine 2009

Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley

831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com

July 1: Spain

Aug 5: Northern Italy

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4

Bands on the Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

THURSDAYS JULY 2 AUGUST 27

Thursday Night Music Series

6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel

831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com

JULY 3-4

12th Annual Race Nights on the Row

11am-5pm, www.canneryrow.com

Cannery Row, Monterey

JULY 3, 10, 17

Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

JULY 4

4th of July Celebration



JULY 4, 18

Starlight Evening Train



JULY 11

Moonlight Dinner Train



JULY 11

Summer BBQ with Soul Kiss

1-5pm, 408-847-8827

www.kirigincellars.com

Kirigin Cellars, Gilroy

JULY 11-12

Every Weekend Grand Opening

12-5pm, 408-848-5823

www.sartoricellars.com

Sartori Cellars, Gilroy

JULY 11-12

Fine Arts Festival

11am-5pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel

831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com

JULY 24-26, 31, AUGUST 1-2Day Out with Thomas



AUGUST 7, 14

Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk



AUGUST 8

17th Annual Winemakers Celebration

12-3:30pm, 831-375-9400

www.montereywines.org, $45/adv, $50

Custom House Plaza, Monterey

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SOUTH BAY

ONGOING

Summer Concert Series

408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.com

The Mountain Winery, Saratoga

July 1: Ani DiFranco

July 3: Yes with special guest Asia

July 8: Duran Duran

July 10: Regeneration Tour with ABC,

Wang Chung, Berlin, Cutting Crew & Heaven 17 July 11: Toad the Wet Sprocket

July 14: Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd

& The Monsters

July 15: Tears for Fears

July 16-17: Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald

July 18: Indigo Girls

July 21: Pat Benatar & Blondie

with special guest The Donnas

July 22: George Thorogood & the Destroyers

& Jonny Lang

July 23: The Moody Blues

July 24: Kathy Griffin

July 30-31: Steve Miller Band

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26

Jazz on the Plazz6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free

408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com


Stanford Jazz Festival

650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.org

Stanford University, Stanford

JULY 5

Music on the Patio: Francois & Rodrigo

1-4pm, Testarossa Winery, Los Gatos, $10

408-354-6150x21, www.testarossa.com

SAN MATEO COUNTY

EVERY SATURDAY

Wine Tasting at Beltramos

Menlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com

JULY 18-19

23rd Annual Connoisseurs Marketplace

Live music, fine art, wine, food & more!

10am-6pm, Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, free

650-325-2818, www.miramarevents.com

AUGUST 2

2009 Tour de Peninsula

650-321-1638, www.supportparks.org

Coyote Point, San Mateo

ALAMEDA COUNTY

JULY 22

Educational Seminar: California Wine Regions

A liquid crash courseRosenblum Cellars, Alameda

6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/members

www.rosenblumcellars.com, 510-995-4100

JULY 25-26

Annual Summer Open House

510-865-7007, www.rosenblumcellars.com

Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

JULY 22

Grgich Hills Vintner Dinner

925-552-6002, www.grgich.com

Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Danville


Summer Arts Festival

562-951-4060, www.csusummers.org

California State University, Fresno

EVERY FRIDAY

Wine Dinners at Caf Garr

Vineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio

Enjoy gourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine

with locally grown & produced ingredients.

Garr Winery, Livermore, 6-9pm

925-371-8200, www.garrewinery.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Wine Cave Tasting Experience

1 & 3pm, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20

www.wentevineyards.com/caves

Wente Vineyards, Livermore

ONGOING

La Luna Fridays

Murrietas Well Winery, Livermore

www.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-2395

6-9pm, $55, $45/members

Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar

ONGOING

The Concerts at Wente Vineyards

Wente Vineyards, Livermore

925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.com

www.wentevineyards.com

July 2: B-52s

July 16: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

July 22: Blondie & Pat Benatar

July 23: Kathy Griffin

July 29: Steve Miller Band

Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Concerts in the Park

7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton

925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net

July 3: Burton & Company

July 10: Rock Explosion

July 17: Komodojazz

July 24: La Ventana

July 31: Houserockers

Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys

ONGOING

The Cinema at Wente Vineyards

925-456-2424, www.wentevineyards.com

The Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, Livermore

July 13: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

Aug 10: Mamma Mia

ONGOING FRIDAYSFridays at Fenestra

Fenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm

925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com

ONGOING

Thursday Night Music & Dinner

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore

6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400

www.wentevineyards.com

ONGOING

Wine Cave Tasting Experience

1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore

$20, $15/wine club members


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EVERY SUNDAY

Sunset Suppers

4:30-5:30pm

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore


WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night

5:30pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP

www.garrewinery.com, $38.95

Garr Winery, Livermore

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Dinner & Live Music

6-9pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP

www.garrewinery.com

Garr Winery, Livermore

JULY 1

Red White & Blues Street Party

6-9pm, www.pleasantondowntown.net

Downtown Pleasanton

JULY 4

4th of July BBQ

12-5pm, www.fenestrawinery.com

Fenestra Winery, Livermore

JULY 9 AUGUST 9

A Midsummer Nights Dream

Concannon Vineyard, Livermore

800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273)

www.LivermoreShakes.org

JULY 12

70s, 80s & 90s

Music & Dancing in the Vineyard

4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.com

Chouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

JULY 19Rockn Roll Music & Dancing in the Vineyard



JULY 23

Taste of Terroir

Palm Event Center at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton

6-9pm, $75, 925-447-9463, www.lvwine.org

JULY 26

Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard



AUGUST 1-2

Fenestras Winery Buildings120th Birthday Bash

12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore

925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com

ONGOING

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Jamestown

209-984-3953, www.railtown1897.org

July 4-5: Independence Day Weekend

Sept 19: 5th Annual Wine & Cheese Benefit

JULY 18, 25, AUGUST 1, 8, 22

Music at the Mine

7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra City

www.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300

JULY 18-19

8th Annual Squaw Valley USA

Art, Wine & Music Festival

10am-6pm, $25/day, The Village, Olympic Valley

www.thevillageatsquaw.com, 877-297-2140

AUGUST 15-16

8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

2-8pm, The Village, Olympic Valley

877-297-2140, www.thevillageatsquaw.com

EL DORADO COUNTY

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights

Enjoy live music, pizza & wine!

Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play

530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Private Tastings with the WinemakerTaste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staff

wine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment

$25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play

530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Jam Sessions Every Sunday Afternoon

Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play

530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

JULY 4

dkcellars Anniversary Party

11am-5pm, 530-620-1132, dkcellars, Fair Play

JULY 4-5

Independence Day Celebration530-644-3474, www.jodarwinery.com

Jodar Winery, Placerville

JULY 16-19

13th Annual World Fest

530-891-4098, www.worldfest.net

Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley

JULY 18

Music & BBQ on the Green #2

5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placerville

www.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474

JULY 18

Good Old Fashion BBQ

530-642-2021, www.fentonherriott.comFenton-Herriott Vineyards, Placerville

AMADOR COUNTY

ONGOING

Wine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market

10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3

C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards

209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com

ONGOING

Wine Tasting at the Cafe Via dOro

6-8pm, 36 Main Street, Sutter Creek

www.cafeviadoro.com, 209-267-0535


The Three Musketeers

Main Street Theatre Works

Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, Jackson

209-267-5680, www.mstw.org

JULY 4

Independence Day Celebration

Live music & BBQ! 10:30am-5pm

Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth

800-217-2304, www.deavervineyard.com

JULY 4

Cru-Zin the Vineyard Car Show

10am-4pm, Terra dOro Winery, Plymouth

www.terradorowinery.com, 209-245-6942

JULY 10, 11, 17

Italian Nights in the Vineyard Dinner Serie

209-267-1515, www.aviowine.com

Avio Vineyards, Sutter Creek

AUGUST 8-9

Cool August Daze

Live music & taco bar! 1 0:30am-5pm

Deaver Vineyards, Plymouth

www.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304

CALAVERAS COUNTY

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

Wines of the World Education Tastings

No reservations required, everyone welcome!

5:30pm, $15, Murphys Hotel, Murphys

209-736-2949

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

18th Annual Music in the Parks

6:30-8pm, Calaveras County Art Council

209-754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org, free

July 1: James Faifua & The Jukes,

Sutter Tree Park, Mokelumne Hill July 8: The Vnot Ensemble,

Murphys Community Park

July 15: Stardust Cowboys,

Green Horn Creek, Angels Camp

July 22: Sidesaddle & Company,

Mountain Ranch Community Park

July 29: Onye Onyemaechi,

Utica Park, Angels Camp

Aug 5: Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo,

Turner Park, San Andreas

Aug 12: Passin Thru, Rail Road Flat School Fi

Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble, Cedar Center, Arn

ONGOING

Ironstone Summer Concert Series209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com

Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys

July 18: Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs

July 24: The Moody Blues with Dave Mason

Aug 7: Alan Jackson w/Kate & Kasey

Aug 16: Diana Krall with

Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson

JULY 4

Independence Day Celebration

4:30pm, 209-728-1251, $10/adults, $5/kids

www.ironstonevineyards.com


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JULY 25

Annual Sierra Brewfest

3-6:30pm, $25/adv, $30


800-218-2188, www.sierrabrewfest.org

JULY 30

Thursdays at the Pit

209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.com


NEVADA COUNTY

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25

Sunset at the Peak

Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm

530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com

ONGOING

Music in the Mountains Summer Fest


530-265-6124, 800-2182188

www.musicinthemountains.org

July 2: Tonal Landscapes

with Stephen Prutsman

July 3: Happy Birthday USA

with Stephen Prutsman

JULY 3

Zindependence Day

12-8pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valleywww.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277

JULY 4


9:30am-5pm, Grass Valley & Nevada Citywww.downtowngrassvalley.com, 530-272-8315

JULY 3

Zindependence Day12-8pm, Sierra Starr Winery, Grass Valleywww.sierrastarrwine.com, 530-477-8277

JULY 12

Music in the Vineyard


JULY 18

Dinner Under the Stars


JULY 18

Bella Nota Classical Music Concert

Indian Springs Vineyards, Nevada City5-8pm, $25. 800-375-9311www.indianspringswines.com

JULY 26

Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert

5pm, 530-272-6228, www.nccb.org, free

Pioneer Park Bandshell, Nevada City

BUTTE COUNTY

ONGOING

Chico Performances

California State University, Chico

530-898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com

ONGOING

2009 Concert Series

Jessies Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25

www.jgwinery.com, 209-368-0880

July 8-10, 16-18: Changing Faces

Theatrical Group

July 11: Shane Dwight

July 25: Lady Bianca

Aug 1: Ron Thompson & The Great Resistors

Aug 15: Very Special Surprise Guest

Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OGs

Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions

ONGING THROUGH AUGUST 28Rough Sawn, Historic Barnsof San Joaquin County1pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com

JULY 4Taste of San JoaquinFood & wine, BBQ competition, downtown StocBenefits local charities.$1 admission, $20/20 tastes

www.downtownstockton.com

JULY 11Opening Reception with a Barn TalkRough Sawn, Historic Barns of San JoaquinCounty, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com

AUGUST 7Fusion FridayBorra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446

AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 26A Necessary Madness:New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.comKnowlton Gallery, LodiShow preview, dinner & art talk

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by Michelle J. Baker

Its wedding season in Wine Country, and

Trentadue Winery is abuzz with prepara-

tions for an evening wedding, as well as

the days drop-in tasting room visitors.

The staff at Trentadue loves hosting

weddings, and why wouldnt they? Its an

opportunity to share this utterly magical

setting with couples in search of their dream

Wine Country wedding. The winerys Event

Manager Donna Healy hears it all the time

from couples when they first come for a visit:

This is exactly what we were hoping to find!

A few years ago Trentadue finished

construction of the Sala de Leone Event

Center, a spacious yet cozy event hall that

provides wedding clients with the uniqueWine Country opportunity of holding an

indoor/outdoor wedding. The event center

also makes for a great backup plan for

outdoor weddings planned during the spring

and fall months in case of inclement weather.

Its unusual for a winery to have a separate

facility to do events like we have here at

Trentadue, Healy says. And with French

doors all around the event center, when we

open them up you can bring the outdoors in.

And the outdoors at Trentadue is truly

magnificent. The estate is located in the heart

of the Alexander Valley, framed to the north

and west by the Mayacamas Mountain range.

There are two outdoor ceremony locations-

the garden area on the south lawn, and thenorth lawn (which Healy calls The Sound of

Music setting). The winery can accommo-

date up to 500 for a wedding outdoors (or

250 in the event center); the receptions are

held in the winerys latticed garden arbors. At

night the winerys twinkle lights come on,

setting a festive mood after the sun sets.

Even if theres no wedding on the horizon

for you or yours, Trentadue is just plain fun to

visit. Its a great surprise to see some sparkling

wine (a necessity for weddings, of course)

and white wines on the list now, since

Trentadue has mostly been known as a red-

wine and Port house. Speaking of Port,

Trentadue offers one of Wine Countrys only

Port flights, featuring their luscious lineup of

Viognier Port, Zinfandel Port, Petite Sirah

Port and the famous Chocolate Amore, a

Merlot-based Port with chocolate flavoring.

Leo and Evelyn Trentadue, fruit growers

from Santa Clara County, first purchased this

Alexander Valley estate in 1959. At the ti

150 of the propertys roughly 200 acres w

plum trees; the rest of the estate was plan

with old vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah

Carignane. Soon after their purchase

Trentadues began replacing the plum twith grapevines. The family didnt s

making wine until 1969, when they h

back some of the fruit they usually sold

start their own Trentadue label.

This year Trentadue Winery, still

percent family-owned, celebrates its 4

anniversary as a winery. For the past 10 ye

Miro Tcholakov has been their head wi

maker, producing countless award-winn

wines mostly from Trentadues 225 acres

estate vineyards. The estate vineyards

tended by second generation vintner Vic

Trentadue, and in tandem Victor and M

shepherd the grapes from vine to bottle.

Since 1999, the winery has made a sig

ture line of reserve estate wines, La St

(The Story in Italian). The La Storia wi

represent the best of the best at Trentad

wines that are expertly handcrafted, carefu

blended and then elegantly bottled with go

silkscreen. Currently the winery offers a


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Storia Reserve Flight, a chance

for visitors to sample these four

exceptional reserve wines a

Zinfandel, a Petite Sirah, a

Meritage blend and a Super

Tuscan blend called Cuvee 32.

Visit Trentadue Winery at

19170 Geyserville Avenue in

Geyserville, just off the Indepen-

dence Lane exit on Highway 101.

The tasting room is open daily

from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., no

appointment necessary. Gondola

tours of the vineyards and private

tastings are also available by prior

reservation.

The Sala del Leone Event

Center and winery grounds areavailable for corporate events,

catered parties, and weddings.

You can definitely get creative

here, says Trentadue Event

Manager Donna Healy. For more

information on holding your

wedding or special event at

Trentadue, contact Donna or the

event staff at (707) 433-3104 ext.

107.

Upcoming Sunday Funat Trentadue

Winemaker DinnerSunday, July 19, 2009

6:00pm 8:30pm

Join Trentadues talented and

witty winemaker Miro Tcholakov for an evening

of gourmet dinner paired with Trentadues

award-winning wines and ports.

Call the winery at (888) 332-3032

for more details

Dog Days of AugustSunday, August 9, 2009

12noon-4pm

Who let the dogs ou t? Trentadue will, to help

raise funds for the Healdsburg Animal Shelter.

Doggie games, agility course, splash pools & more!

$5 per person; $5 per dog

Harvest Grape Stompand Crush Party

Sunday, August 23, 200911:00am-3:00pm

Celebrate the start of harvest at Trentadue

with a day of wine, food and music,

plus a friendly grape stomping competition.

$35 wine club members/$45 general public


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I enjoy visiting wineries and learning as much as I can about thewines, the winemaker and the history of the winery. In addition, thevineyard in the peak of the growing season June through August is be a beautiful sight with clusters of red and green grapes underbright green leaves. Winery tasting rooms are as varied as the winesthemselves and are always welcoming, whether its a large and lavishroom or simply a folding table among the barrels in a storage facility.

A winery experience also is an opportunity to take a winery tour ortalk to the people who are pouring the wines for tasting. This is achance to learn something about their wines. Whether or not you like

the wine, the time spent in a tasting room or winery is a time fordiscovery and learning. You should feel free to ask questions like Isthis wine filtered or unfiltered? or Does the winery source grapes

from outside its own property or are the grapes estate-grown? Italso be interesting to know how many cases of wine are producedhow long the wines are aged before they are released to the public

I also like hearing about the history of a winery and how its owbecame involved in the wine business. Its surprising how mwinery owners started their professional careers in areas compleoutside the wine industry. In almost every case it was a deep passfor wine that motivated them. In Once Upon a Vine: The SeStories of Californias Artisan Wineries by Judy C. Reynolds,compelling reasons whypeople choose to make wine are revealed.

book breaks down the stories behind 24 small, family-owned wineinto groups that share common threads, such as those that have ba reputation on a single grape varietal, or wineries founded and opated by women.

Maybe the best part of the winery experience is breathing inaroma of a winery during the time of harvest, from SeptemberNovember, when tons of just-picked grapes are nearby, some alrein the process of fermentation. Its a sweet smell of fresh picked fmixed with notes of great expectations for a new vintage.

Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,

Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his freq

contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.

Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care ofWine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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WINERY COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

In honor of the winerys Spanish Heritage and the uniquespirit of Catalonia, Gloria Ferrers 17th annual Cataln festival

will be Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th. Join Gloria

Ferrer in rejoicing in all things Catalan during a festive weekend

of music, dance, Spanish fare and world class bubbly.

Sample the cuisine of Bay Area restaurants and caterers

including: Sabor of Spain, B-44 Catalan Bistro, Barlata, Jose Caste-

nada El Toro Marketplace, Wild Thyme Catering and The Java

wagon. Whether youre coming for the first time or to relive happy

memories, youll find plenty to do at the festival. Cost is $45 per

person for adults and $37 per person under 21. Advance tickets

can be purchased at the winery or at www.gloriaferrer.com.

Stay tuned for more exciting events at Gloria Ferrer, including a

new summer movie series in the caves featuring all-time classics

over sparkling wine and popcorn.

After 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards is as enthusi-

astic about sharing its passion for California wines and Spanish

culture as it was the day Carneros first sparkling wine house was

born. Visitors are invited to explore the process of mthode

champenoise during tours offered daily. For more information

about tours or upcoming events, visit www.gloriaferrer.com.

For more than 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

the first sparkling wine house in the Los Carneros region

has invited visitors to discover cool-climate winesserved with warm Spanish hospitality. From the begin-

ning, founders Gloria and Jos Ferrer have remained

deeply committed to their vision of sparkling and still

wines that capture the unique spirit and unmistakable

terroir of Californias Carneros region. But while Gloria

Ferrers wines are pure California, its culture is a

charismatic hybrid that mixes vibrant Spanish tradi-

tion with casual California elegance.

The winery itself is a harmonious marriage of

Spanish and California mission design. Built to

reflect the architecture of the Ferrers native

Catalonia, the winerys red-tile roof and thickstucco walls were inspired by the familys

charming 11th century farmhouse,

located just five miles from the Freix-

enet bodega in Sant Sandurni

dAnoia. The tasting room at Gloria

Ferrer is decorated with Spanish

antiques discovered during a reno-

vation of the old farmhouse.

Arched doorways frame sunny

terraces that embrace the exte-

rior of Gloria Ferrer and welcome visitors to bask in the Spanishflavor of this exceptional winery experience. One of Gloria Ferre

main architectural attractions its sun-drenched Vista Terrace

overlooking picturesque estate vineyards provides the perfect

place to enjoy a glass of sparkling or still wine with the savory

Spanish cheeses, meats, almonds and other delicacies that are

available in the tasting room.

Since 1998, Vineyard Manager Mike Crumly has planted and

tended olive trees on the estate. Gloria Ferrer now boasts almost

500 olive trees, half of which are Spanish Arbequina olives and

other half, a mix of Italian olives. The winery produces a small

amount of certified extra virgin olive oil that is sold exclusively i

the tasting room.

This spring and summer, Gloria Ferrer is hosting an Educa

tional Wine Tasting Series each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to

p.m., offering wine enthusiasts, as well as new wine drinkers,

opportunity to delve more deeply into the intricacies of tastin

and pairing sparkling and still wines. More information about

these unique seminars can be found on Gloria Ferrers website

www.gloriaferrer.com

Va de Vi Its About the Wine!

Gloria Ferrer is excited to introduce Va de Vi (a popular

Catalonian phrase meaning its about the wine), adding a new

dimension to their house style. Elegant and refreshing, dry but ntoo dry, Va de Vi is a classic ultra-premium cuve of Pinot Noir

and Chardonnay with just a trace of Muscat. The wine

captures the exuberant aromas and luscious flavors of

perfectly ripened fruit and reveals them

throughout a long, soft finish.

This wine was exquisitely crafted with

hand-harvested grapes from our favorite

Sonoma Vineyards. Viticultural diversity allows

Gloria Ferrer to consistently produce cuves with

complexity and pure fruit expression. Va de Vi is a

versatile accompaniment to a variety of dishes,

from savory hors doeuvres like pat or potstickers,to spicy Indian or Thai cuisine,

to fresh chvre, Brie or

other semi-soft cheeses,

and pairs wonderfully with

fruit-based desserts.

Gloria Ferrer Caves &

Vineyards is located at

23555 Carneros

Highway (121) in

Sonoma, California.

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

17th Annual Cataln Festival, July 18-19




WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK | WINERY COUNTRY NEW

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by Abigail Zimmerman

Make your reservations now for your one table

restaurant with no street sign! One Executive Chef.

One Wine Director. Your hand-picked menu. Your

music. Even your favorite flowers and tastes in

candles. For the most well-traveled, well-dined

clientele to the newest newcomers in wine, The

Cave is one memorable Wine Country experience

not to be missed!

Now its easy to hear one table restaurant

and dismiss it as an expensive, ultra-luxury experience foronly those with ascots and dogs named Muffy. Not so!

Wine Director and Executive Chef Thomas McGlone has

created an intimate, approachable atmosphere in which to

privately immerse you and your invited guests into some of the

worlds finest wines and our regions most delicious cuisines.

Set in an unmarked historic building from the late 1800s,

the Cave glows behind fogged glass. A single, secret room in

Sonoma Valley. One romantically dark, wooden table filled with

wine glasses, plates and candles. One gourmet kitchen and

private chef ready to serve you and only you. One wine cellar

with more than 740 wine selections hand-picked from around

the world, with a special emphasis on Sonoma and Napa Valleywines. And its yours all yours.

There are no pretentions. Come in a ball gown or your

favorite blue jeans. This is your private wine room and

restaurant.

Try the Champagne Munch with free-

flowing bubbles and lite bites and chocolates any ti

of day at $75 per guest. Enjoy the wine and chees

tray for $85 per couple. Or relish in The Indul

gence package with fresh oysters, caviar, lobst

prawns, filet mignon, lump crab and beyond w

six wine pairings for $175 per guest! Feel free

also call ahead and work with the chef to orde

off menu even fly-in kangaroo or pre-order a simplegrilled cheese sandwich. The Cave will cater to your most

precise requests. Your customized options are truly endless.

Spend as little or as much as youd like. And the best part

that you know ahead of time what youre going to eat, how

much it will cost, and what to expect before you even sit dow

No last-minute surprises unless, of course, you prearrange

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Whether you are a convenience store clerk or the richest

millionaire, this is your own private oasis. Just show up, rela

and enjoy the best in wine, service and food!

Open seven days a week, by appointment only. Call (707

938-7448 or email [email protected] to schedule yourinspired experience or request more information.

THE CAVE Your PrivateWine Room

A tiny place with just enough room for those of you with good tast


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ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS

WITH PEANUT SAUCE (Serv

3 small pork tenderloins,

around 1 pounds total

3 tablespoons of peanut butter

1 tablespoon of peanut oil

1 tablespoon brandy (optional)

2 teaspoons salt

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

teaspoon ground ginger

teaspoon grated nutmeg

teaspoon ground sage

cup red wine, ideally Petite Sirah

1 cup concentrated unsalted

pork or chicken broth

Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix together the sa

pepper, ginger, nutmeg and sage. Evenly

spread the mixture over a sheet of waxed

paper. Dry and roll each of the pork tender

loins in the seasoning mixture.

In a large skillet, heat the oil and brown the

pork for approximately 10 minutes. Place

browned pork in a roasting pan (reserving

in skillet) and roast in the oven for 20 to 25

minutes, or until just barely cooked throug

(when thickest part of the meat reaches 16or when it is slightly pink in the middle).

Remove from oven, cover with foil and let

stand for 10 minutes before serving.

To make the sauce, pour off the fat from th

skillet in which you browned the pork. Add

wine and brandy. Boil mixture until it reduc

in volume by about 50%, scraping up the

brown parts left behind by the pork to

dissolve. Add broth and bring back to a bo

two to three minutes, stirring in the peanu

butter. Sauce should be just thick enough t

coat the spoon. Strain sauce to make it ver

smooth and return it to the pan to reheat.Taste and adjust with seasoning.

Cut the pork into inch slices and add car

juices to the sauce for more flavors. Top the

pork slices with a spoonful or two of the sa

and serve.

Zina Hyde Cunningham14077 Highway 128 Boonville

(707) 895-9462 www.zinawinery.com

Pan RoastedPork Tenderloins

with Peanut SaucePaired with Zina Hyde Cunningham

2005 Lake County Petite SirahPair a fine wine, infused by mellow oak flavors of the barrel-ageing process with a

tasty dish of nut-added elements and a phenomenal flavor enhancement is certain totake flight.

This Thai-inspired Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe made with Peanut Sauce andZina Hyde Cunninghams Lake County Petite Sirah easily sets the scene for such a sensa-tional supper.

Inviting a calm side to life in a laid-back, Lake County atmosphere, Zina HydeCunninghams charming, woody Petite Sirah

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