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A higher level of service For Hazel Hyde Neibert, a breast cancer diagnosis was like having her worst fear realized. “It was very frightening,” she recalls. “I felt out of control.” Fortunately, the oncology team at Sutter Solano Cancer Center met with her promptly, answered her questions, discussed her options with her and provided encouragement. “Everyone at Sutter just took care of me—and I felt very safe,” she says. During the next ten months, Hazel was treated at Sutter Solano Cancer Center in her hometown of Vallejo. She praises the friendly, compassionate treatment she received from everyone who cared for her—from doctors to receptionists. “Every time I spoke with someone, I felt better. I feel I’m cancer free. I’m very happy, getting my energy back and being back in the moment again.” Hazel’s is another example of how the professionals at Sutter Health are rising to the challenge of 21st century health care. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Find out what they already know—when it comes to quality health care, you can expect a higher level of service from the professionals at Sutter Health.
Compass Award Press Ganey Associates 13 out of 16 Services Rated in the Highest Categories CalHospitalCompare.org Accreditation with Commendations Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
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In a year of great challenge, when we are all more cautious about how we spend our dollars, it’s even more importation to know we are spending wisely. I hope that our publication can help. The Wine Country business that have been chosen by our community as “Best Of ” have all been validated as delivering value and quality on a consistent basis and are sure to make you feel as if you’ve spent your money wisely. Moreover, in such a year as this, it is more important than ever to appreciate the beauty and hospitality that surround us here in the Wine Country. Napa Valley and Sonoma are filled with prestigious wineries, exciting events, wonderful sightseeing and affordable and fun things to do all year round. We also realize that visitors and locals alike have many choices about where to learn about our region. This magazine and our Radio Stations, KVON 1440 and 99.3 The Vine, which blanket the Wine Country, are very appreciative our roles in helping to educate and inform our community. What continues to be unique about our annual publication is that it truly reflects how people personally relate to and feel about their various Wine Country experiences. Each year we are continually adding new listings and information to our magazine, in order to provide you with the best useable information about Napa and Sonoma Valleys. This information is also available in the 24/7 digital world, at our Radio Station websites kvon.com and kvyn.com. We hope that you will browse our informative lists of great places to stay, shop, play and eat and we are happy to be with you as an enjoyable part of your 2009 Wine County experience.
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The Magical World of Melissa Teaff Catering nter a dining room or outdoor garden area where Melissa Teaff Catering has created an event and you do not just walk up to a table or onto that grassy knoll – you walk into a magical experience that stays with you long after you have returned home from the party. Melissa Teaff has been one of Napa Valley’s top caterers for the past 30 years, growing her business out of a passion for great food and entertaining. Her gifted touch, incredible energy and insatiable appetite for creating “wow” experiences has gained her awards as well as international attention in some of the food industry’s most venerable publications.
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THE PERFECT RED WINE COMPANION Working alongside vintners in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys over the past 30 years, award-winning caterer Melissa Teaff was determined to find the perfect small bite of food that would pair impeccably with the area’s world-famous red wines. After years of testing and tasting, the perfect companion has been created. Melissa Teaff’s Wine Snaps were showcased at last year’s Napa
The famously generous Teaff explains, “My greatest reward is in making people happy”. Teaff ’s business may be boutique in size, but she caters with a largesse that comes from this naturally generous nature. “Our clients deserve to be treated like they are in a fine dining atmosphere,” says Teaff, “And we take care of everything so they can be guests at their own event”. Melissa Teaff Catering handles all food and event staff and is partnered with the valley’s best event specialists to create a memorable event. Whether you want to create a Wine Country feel with displays of cascading grapes, and tables draped in vine cuttings which curve around serving dishes filled with delectable foods; or wish instead to hold an intimate dinner with layers upon layers of silver utensils and crystal glasses expanding out from each place setting, Melissa Teaff Catering will make sure everything unfolds perfectly. She makes it
her business to continually “outdo herself ”. Unique among caterers, Teaff or one of her principal managers is at every event they produce. Using a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen in Napa, the culinary talents of executive chef, Joe Vitale, and the professional restaurant and hospitality expertise of Guy Barstad and Charlie Bogue, Melissa Teaff Catering only provides the best. The freshest of seasonal foods are used as well. Chef Vitale stresses, “It doesn’t matter if I am cooking for a small, intimate party or catering a group of three hundred, people deserve quality, fresh food”. He and his chefs never tire of crafting new, innovative meals – their passion for food drives them to continually create. It takes a magic hand to create noticeable splendor above and beyond the natural beauty of northern California. That is exactly what Melissa Teaff Catering manages to do. The company produces weddings, corporate events, real estate openings, barbeques, brunches, fundraisers, food and wine seminars, team-building cooking classes—even gourmet boxed lunches (think corporate events, family reunions, picnic celebrations). Melissa Teaff Catering is prepared to produce your next event-when only the best will do!. Melissa Teaff Catering can be contacted at (707) 254 8160 or you can visit www.mtcatering.com for further information.
Valley Auction, and Teaff has been thrilled with the overwhelming response. “Watching people try my Wine Snaps makes me incredibly happy,” says the effervescent Teaff, “Seeing their eyes open in surprise and watching a smile spread across their face. That’s what the Wine Snaps do.” The Wine Snaps provide wave after wave of intriguing flavors in your mouth—rich brown sugar, zingy black pepper, a subtle saltiness— which is only peaked by sips of red wine. The success of the Wine Snaps inspired Teaff to start the Napa Cookie Company. Wine Snaps can be purchased retail or wholesale. The Napa Cookie Company will even personalize Wine Snaps for wineries by using the winery’s own wine in the delectable ingredient list. The Napa Cookie Company can be contacted at (707) 254-8160 or you can visit napacookieco.com for further information. .
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THE WINNERS BEST BANK *Napa
Napa Community Bank 700 Trancas St. 227.9300 napacommunitybank.com
Sonoma
Upvalley
BEST ART GALLERY
BEST JEWELRY STORE
Pacific Rim Auto Repair
Central Valley Builders Supply
*Yountville
*Napa
MJ Shaer Gallery
Spinelle Fine Jewelers
6540 Washington Street 944.9211 mjshaergallery.com
1232 First St. 253.7789 spinelle.net
Upvalley
Upvalley
I. Wolk Gallery
David’s
1354 Main St., St. Helena 963.8800 iwolkgallery.com
1343 Main St., St. Helena 963.0239 davidsjewelers.com
Sonoma
Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Sonoma Silver Company
505 W. Napa St. 935.4444
BEST BOOK STORE *Napa
Upvalley
Copperfield’s Books
Umpqua Bank
3900A Bel Aire Plaza 252.8002 copperfields.net
1065 Main St., St. Helena 305 Soscol Ave., Napa 967.4621 265.3261 umpquabank.com
Upvalley
River House Books
Sonoma
1234 Adams St., St. Helena 963.1163
Sonoma Valley Bank
riverhousebooksnapavalley.com
202 W. Napa St. 18615 Sonoma Hwy. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.3200 sonomavalleybank.com
1100 Vintage Ave., St. Helena 1790 Soscol Ave., Napa 963.3622 257.8888 cvbsupply.com Sonoma
Friedman’s Home Improvement 1360 Broadway 939.8811 friedmanshome.com
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT/COMPANY
Sonoma
551 Broadway 939.7862 svma.org
491 First St. West 933.0999 sonomasilver.com
Copperfield’s Books
*Napa
1330 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga 942.1616 copperfields.net
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
BEST FLOWER SHOP
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
1775 Lincoln Ave. 258.5200 cbnapavalley.com
*Napa
*Napa
Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts
Williamson & Co.
851 Lincoln Ave. 255.8878
1267 Napa Town Center 224.5284
Morgan Lane Real Estate
Upvalley
Upvalley
6795 Washington St., Yountville 944.8500 morganlane.com
Tesoro
Mario’s Men’s Clothing
649 Main St., St. Helena 963.3316 tesoroflowers.com
1223 Main St., St. Helena 963.1603
Sonoma
Sonoma
Eraldi’s Menswear & Shoes
Martin
Frank Howard Allen Realtors
Anne Appleman Flowers & Plants
475 First St. West 996.2013
Sonoma
1350 Main St., St. Helena 967.8787 martinshowroom.com
470 First St. East 939.2000 fhasonoma.com
147 E. Spain St. 938.3571 anneappleman.com
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
Bonanza Ford-LincolnMercury
Sonoma
BEST ANTIQUE SHOP
BEST GARDEN NURSERY
*Napa
*Napa
*Napa
The Mustard Seed Clothing Co.
Antiques On Second
Van Winden Pueblo Garden Center
BEST AUTO DEALER *Napa
Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet-Toyota
BEST HOME FURNISHINGS
466 & 583 Soscol Ave. 255.7600
*Napa
jimmyvasserchevytoyota.com
706 Trancas St., Napa 224.5544 customhouseofnapa.com
Upvalley
Custom House of Napa
Epps Chevrolet-Pontiac 555 Main St., St. Helena 963.3681 eppschevy.com
977 W. Napa St. 996.4417
BEST AUTO REPAIR *Napa
Byron’s Inc. Auto Body 906 Enterprise Way 253.8615 byrons.com
Upvalley
Canon Creek Service 515 Sanitarium Rd., St. Helena 963.9368
Sonoma
Harvest Home Stores 107 W. Napa St. 933.9044 harvesthomestores.com
1370 Second St. 252.6353 Yountville
Antique Fair
Upvalley
Tay & Grace
Whiting Nursery
*Napa
6512 Washington St. 944.8440 antiquefair.com
6525 Washington St., Yountville 944.8307
225 Soscol Ave. 251.0162 homedepot.com
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Upvalley
738 Main St., St. Helena 963.5358 whitings.com
Sonoma
Sonoma
Sonoma Country Antiques
Sonoma
The Loop
23999 Arnold Dr. 938.8315
Wedekind’s Garden Center
461 First St. 939.8400
sonomacountryantiques.com 10
1805 Pueblo Ave. 255.8400
1301 Napa Town Center 255.4222 mustardseedclothing.com
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT BUSINESS
Home Depot Upvalley
Upvalley
*Overall category winner
21095 Broadway 938.2727
BEST SECONDHAND STORE
Sonoma
Upvalley
Half-Pint
Vintner’s Golf Club
BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
*Napa
450 First St. East, St. E 938.1722
BEST BED & BREAKFAST
7901 Solano Ave., Yountville 944.1992 vintnersgolfclub.com
Ubuntu Restaurant & Yoga Studio
*Napa
Sonoma
The White House Inn & Spa
Sonoma Golf Club
Betty’s Girl Boutique 1239 First St. 254.7560 Upvalley
Lolo’s Second To None 1120 Main St., St. Helena 963.7972
443 Brown St. 254.9301 napawhitehouseinn.com
Sonoma
*Napa
1140 Main St. 251.5656 ubuntunapa.com
17700 Arnold Dr. 939.4100 sonomagolfclub.com
Upvalley
BEST DAY SPA
1299 Pine St., St. Helena 963.9642 epiphanyyogacenter.com
Epiphany Yoga Center
Upvalley
étoile Lounge at Domaine Chandon 1 California Dr., Yountville 204.7529 chandon.com Sonoma
Little Switzerland 19080 Riverside Dr., Sonoma 938.9990 lilswiss.com
BEST BAR
The Church Mouse
Upvalley
15 E. Napa St. 938.9797 stfrancischurchmouse.org
The Craftsman Inn
*Napa
Greenhaus European Day Spa
Sonoma
*Napa
Bikram Yoga Sonoma
Cole’s Chop House
BEST SHOE STORE
1213 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga 341.3035 thecraftsmaninn.com
1300 Pearl St. 257.8837 greenhausspa.com
721 W. Napa St. 935.5862 bikramsonoma.com
1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com
*Napa
Sonoma
Shoes On First
Gaige House
Upvalley
13540 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.0237 gaige.com
Villagio Inn & Spa
BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE
Upvalley
1227 First St. 252.7280 Upvalley
Foot Candy
6481 Washington St., Yountville 944.8877 villagio.com
*Napa
FARM at The Carneros Inn
Martini House 1245 Spring St., St. Helena 963.2233 martinihouse.com Sonoma
Sonoma
4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4880 thecarnerosinn.com
The Carneros Inn
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Upvalley
4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com
100 Boyes Blvd. 938.9000 fairmont.com/sonoma
405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
Sole Desire
Upvalley
BEST HAIR SALON
180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com
500 W. Napa St. 933.1702 soledesire.com
Meadowood Napa Valley *Napa
Sonoma
Bernie’s Hair & Nail Salon
El Dorado Kitchen
BEST FAMILY OUTING
900 Meadowood Ln., St. Helena 963.3646 meadowood.com
1519 Jefferson St. 251.1651
405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
*Napa
Sonoma
Upvalley
PB & J’s Party, Bounce & Jump
The Lodge at Sonoma
Details with Ms. Dixie & Co.
BEST WINE BAR & SHOP
6795 Washington St., Yountville 944.0200
*Napa
1239 Main St., St. Helena 452 E. First St. Ste. E, Sonoma 963.2040 938.3876 footcandyshoes.com
BEST HOTEL/RESORT *Napa
Sonoma
849 Jackson St. #4A 226.5867 partyatpbjs.com
1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com
Sonoma
Safari West
*Napa
JAC Hair Gallery
3315 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa 579.2551 safariwest.com
Balloons Above the Valley
561 Broadway, Ste. D 935.3633 jachairgallery.com
603 California Blvd. 253.2222 balloonrides.com
BEST HEALTH CLUB Sonoma
Upvalley
Sonoma TrainTown
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.
*Napa
20264 Broadway 938.3912 traintown.com
P.O. Box 2860, Yountville 944.0228 napavalleyballoons.com
Exertec Fitness Center
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
Sonoma
*Napa
The Learning Faire 1343 Main St. 253.1024 learningfaire.com
BEST BREW PUB *Napa
Downtown Joe’s
BEST BALLOON RIDE Upvalley
Auberge du Soleil
El Dorado Kitchen
1500 First St. 226.1842 exertec.com
Above the Wine Country Ballooning
Upvalley
538.7359 balloontours.com
1030 Main St., St. Helena 967.8800 napavalleyspa.com
Health Spa Napa Valley
BEST GOLF COURSE
902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com Upvalley
Silverado Brewing Co. 3020 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9876
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine & Provisions
silveradobrewingcompany.com
975 First St. 255.0622 bountyhunterwine.com
Sonoma
Upvalley
Murphy’s Irish Pub 464 First St. East 935.0660 sonomapub.com
V Wine Cellar 6525 Washington St., Yountville 531.7053 vwinecellar.com Sonoma
The Wine Exchange of Sonoma 452 First St. East 938.1794 wineexsonoma.com
BEST NIGHT SPOT
BEST WEDDING SITE Napa
Carneros Inn 4048 Carneros Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com *Upvalley
Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com
*Napa
Parkpoint Club
Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brewhouse
Sonoma
*Napa Upvalley
Silverado Resort
Hansel & Gretel
1600 Atlas Peak Rd. 257.0200 silveradoresort.com
19111 Sonoma Hwy. 996.3111 parkpointhealthclub.com
902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com
1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com
6525 Washington St., Yountville 944.2954
Sonoma
The Lodge at Sonoma
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BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN 2008 *Napa
Firewood Café 3824 Bel Aire Plaza 224.9660 firewoodcafe.com
BEST LOCAL CHEF *Napa
Greg Cole Cole’s Chop House | Celadon 1122 Main St. 224.6328 500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 coleschophouse.com | celadonnapa.com
Upvalley
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
Press 587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.0550 presssthelena.com
*Napa
Celadon 500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 celadonnapa.com
Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place
Upvalley
29 E. MacArthur St. 938.2929 macarthurplace.com
180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford 967.3111 aubergedusoleil.com
*Napa
Bistro Don Giovanni
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
1016 Main St., St. Helena 967.9999 travignerestaurant.com
*Napa
Sonoma
3678 Bel Aire Plaza 254.7690 peets.com
the red grape
Sonoma
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Upvalley
Auberge du Soleil
529 First. St. West 996.4103 theredgrape.com
BEST SANDWICH *Napa 1550 Trancas St. 253.8686
Sonoma
Upvalley
18133 Sonoma Hwy. 201 W. Napa St. 939.1905 996.7446 barkingdogcoffee.com
405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
Upvalley
*Napa
Tra Vigne
Butter Cream Bakery & Diner
Sonoma
2297 Jefferson St. 255.6700 buttercreambakery.com
500 W. Napa St. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com
Guigni’s Deli BEST BAKERY
1227 Main St., St. Helena 963.3421
Sonoma Market
Sonoma
Upvalley
Sonoma
Della Santina’s
The Model Bakery
Justin Everett El Dorado Kitchen
133 E. Napa St. 935.0576 dellasantinas.com
1357 Main St., St. Helena 644 First St. Bldg. B, Napa 963.8192 themodelbakery.com
BEST HAMBURGER
Sonoma
644 First St. 224.6900 taylorsrefresher.com
BEST SEAFOOD Napa
Sushi Mambo 1202 First St. 257.6604 sushimambonapa.com *Upvalley
Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net Sonoma
Sonoma-Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grill 165 W. Napa St. 938.9430 sonomameritage.com
BEST STEAK HOUSE
BEST MEXICAN FOOD *Napa
Basque Boulangerie
Taqueria Rosita
460 First. St. East 935.7687
1214 Main St. 253.9208 Upvalley
Upvalley
19315 Sonoma Hwy. 939.0743
Gillwoods Café
Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com
Sonoma
BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar
Napa
1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com
Whole Foods 3682 Bel Aire Plaza 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com
BEST ASIAN FOOD *Napa
Sonoma
*Napa
Dean & Deluca
Annalien
Breakaway Cafe
1142 Main St. 224.8319
19101 Sonoma Hwy. 996.5949 breakawaycafe.com
Anette’s Chocolate Factory
607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9980 deandeluca.com
BEST CHOCOLATIER *Upvalley
Cole’s Chop House
Upvalley
1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com
Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net Sonoma
Rin’s Thai Restaurant 139 E. Napa St. 938.1462 rinsthai.com
1321 First St. 610 First St. 252.4228 anettes.com Upvalley
*Napa
Woodhouse Chocolate
Pizza Azzurro
1367 Main St., St. Helena 963.8413 woodhousechocolate.com
1260 Main St. 255.5552 azzurropizzeria.com
*Overall category winner
Sonoma
Sonoma Market
BEST PIZZA
Sonoma
The Chocolate Cow 452 First East St. 935.3564
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Sonoma
1313 Main St., St. Helena 963.1788 gillwoodscafe.com
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5330 Silverado Trail 261.5200 closduval.com
1111 White Ln., St. Helena 963.7774 vsattui.com
933 Main St., St. Helena 963.3486 taylorsrefresher.com
Amigo’s Grill & Cantina
Clos du Val
V. Sattui Winery
*Napa
Sonoma
Napa
Taylor’s Automatic Refresher
Taylor’s Automatic Refresher
1320 Napa Town Ctr. 253.0409 gillwoodscafe.com
BEST PICNIC SPOT
*Upvalley
BEST BREAKFAST PLACE
Gillwoods Café
Barking Dog Coffee Roasters
*Napa
Upvalley
Villa Corona 1138 Main St., St. Helena 3614 Bel Aire Plaza 963.7812 257.8685
1400 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4491 napavalleycoffee.com
Genova Delicatessen
Thomas Keller French Laundry | Bouchon
405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co.
El Dorado Kitchen
Upvalley
1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4444 travignerestaurant.com
Upvalley
Sonoma
4110 Howard Ln. 224.3300 bistrodongiovanni.com
6640 Washington St., Yountville 944.2380 6534 Washington St., Yountville 944.8037 frenchlaundry.com | bouchonbistro.com
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
500 West St. Napa 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com
BEST GROCERY STORE
BEST WINE LIST
*Napa
*Napa
Vallergas Market
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine & Provisions
3385 Redwood Rd. 253.2621 vallergas.com
975 First St. 255.0622 bountyhunterwine.com
Upvalley
*Upvalley
Danielle Cyrot St. Clement Vineyards 2867 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 800.331.8266 stclement.com
Sonoma
1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen 935.3000 benziger.com
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
1115 Main St., St. Helena 963.7070 sunshinefoodsmarket.com
The French Laundry 6640 Washington St., Yountville 944.2380 frenchlaundry.com
8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com
BEST CATERER
BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY
Whole Foods Market
Napa
Tulocay’s Made in Napa Valley 388 Devlin Rd. 603.3260 *Upvalley
Long Meadow Ranch 1775 Whitehall Ln. 963.4555 longmeadowranch.com Sonoma
Oak Hill Farm 15101 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen 996.6643 oakhillfarm.net
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT *Napa
Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 645 First St. 254.9700 realcheesepizza.com Upvalley
Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford 963.1792 hillstone.com Sonoma
Mary’s Pizza Shack 8 W. Spain St. 938.8300 maryspizzashack.com
900 Meadowood Ln., St. Helena 963.3646 meadowood.com
Benziger Family Winery
Margo Van Staaveren Chateau St. Jean
BEST LOCAL FOOD PRODUCER
4045 N. St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga 942.8200 castellodiamorosa.com Sonoma
Upvalley
201 W. Napa St. 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 938.8500 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com
Upvalley
Meadowood Napa Valley
Sonoma
Sunshine Foods
Sonoma
*Upvalley
Castello di Amorosa
*Napa
Melissa Teaff Catering
*Napa
101 S. Coombs Y-4 254.8160 mtcatering.com
Ceja Vineyards 1016 Las Amigas Rd. 255.3954 cejavineyards.com
Upvalley
BEST WINE COUNTRY TOUR SERVICE
BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE
Napa
*Napa
Platypus Tours Unlimited
Napa Valley Opera House
2471 Solano Ave. 253.2723 platypustours.com
1030 Main St. 226.7372 nvoh.org
Upvalley
Upvalley
Napa Valley Bike Tours
Lincoln Theater 100 California Dr., Yountville 944.1300 lincolntheater.com
Knickerbockers’ Catering
Upvalley
1314 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.9278
O’Shaugnessy Estate Winery
knickerbockerscatering.com
Sonoma
1150 Friesen Rd., Angwin 965.2898 oshaugnessywinery.com
Sonoma Valley Bike Tours 6488 Washington St., Yountville 944.2953 napavalleybiketours.com sonomavalleybiketours.com
Park Avenue Catering & Event Production
Sonoma
*Sonoma
Robledo Family Winery & Vineyards
Beau Wine Tours
591 Mercantile Dr., Cotati 793.9645 parkavecater.com Sonoma
21901 Bonness Rd. 939.6903 robledofamilywinery.com
140 E. Napa St. 935.5994 cafelahaye.com
BEST DINING AFTER 10PM
21707 Eighth St. East 938.8001 beauwinetours.com
BEST TASTING ROOM
BEST WINE COUNTRY EVENT
Napa
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Artesa Vineyards & Winery
Chefs’ Market
1345 Henry Rd. artesawinery.com 224.1668
Napa Downtown Association 257.0322 napadowntown.com
Café La Haye
Napa
Zuzu
*Upvalley
829 Main St. 224.8555 zuzunapa.com
Mumm Napa
*Upvalley
8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford 967.7700 mummnapa.com
Auction Napa Valley
Sonoma
Sonoma
Francis Ford Coppola Presents
Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction
Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville 857.1400 rossobianco.com
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers 935.0803 sonomavalleywine.com
*Upvalley
100 Boyes Blvd. 938.9000 fairmont.com/sonoma
Sonoma
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa 546.3600 wellsfargocenterarts.com
Napa Valley Vintners 963.3388 napavintners.com
Bouchon 6534 Washington St., Yountville 944.8037 bouchonbistro.com Sonoma
the girl & the fig 110 W. Spain St. 938.3634 thegirlandthefig.com
BEST PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS
BEST EVENT & CONFERENCE FACILITY *Napa
BEST LOCAL WINEMAKER Napa
Rolando Herrera Baldacci Family Vineyards
Napa Valley Wine Train
The Meritage Resort at Napa
1275 McKinstry St. 253.2111 winetrain.com
875 Bordeaux Way 251.1900 themeritageresort.com
Napa
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JANUARY
AUGUST
Sonoma Valley Olive Oil Festival ............................935.4383 Napa Valley Mustard Festival ...................................... 938.1133
Feast of Eden - Napa Co. Land Trust......................252.3270 Napa Town & Country Fair..........................................253.4900 Wine Country Film Festival ........................................935.3456
FEBRUARY Sonoma Valley Olive Oil Festival ..............................935.4383 Napa Valley Mustard Festival ......................................938.1133 Napa Valley Academy Awards Benefit Dinner ..944.2280 VinoOlivo! - Sonoma Valley Vintners......................935.0803
MARCH Napa Valley Marathon ..................................................255.2603 Annual Barrel Tasting - Heart of the Valley Kenwood / Glen Ellen wineries ..................................833.5501 Taste of Yountville – Vintage 1870 ..........................944.0904
APRIL Sonoma Valley Film Festival ......................................932-2600 Napa Valley Mustard Festival The Mumm Napa Photo Finish ....................................944.1133 April in Carneros ....................................................800.909.4352
SEPTEMBER River Festival, Downtown Napa ................................254.8520 Napa Wine & Crafts Faire ..............................................257.0322 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival ........................996.2109
OCTOBER Charles Schwab Cup Championship ........................939.4131
NOVEMBER Yountville Festival of Lights ......................................944.0904 Downtown Napa Holiday Parade ..............................257.0322 Taste for Knowledge - NVUSD ..................................253.3563 Holiday in Carneros ..............................................800.909.4352
DECEMBER Holiday CandleLight Tour - Napa Co. Landmarks ....................................................................................................255.1836 Carols in the Caves ..........................................................224.4222
MAY Valley Men Who Cook - St. Helena Chamber ..................................................................................................963.4456 Ox Roast, Sonoma Plaza ..............................................938.4626 Hit the Road Jack, Sonoma Plaza............................938.8644 Napa-Solano Home & Garden Show ..........................................................................................800.881.6272
JUNE Auction Napa Valley N.V. Vintners Assoc. ........................................................963.3388
JULY Fourth of July Celebration, Downtown Napa ....................................................................................................257.0322 Fourth of July Celebration, Sonoma Plaza ..................................................................................................938.4626 Napa Valley Classic Equestrian Show, Calistoga ..............................................................................942.4222 Sonoma Salute to the Arts ............................................938.1133 Napa County Fair, Calistoga........................................942.0795 Summer Concert Series, Robert Mondavi Winery ......................................866.766.6328 Wine Country Film Festival ........................................935.3456
NAPA & SONOMA VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKETS Calistoga Farmers’ Market, Old Glideport (June through September) Saturdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm 942.0808 Napa Chef’s Market, Downtown Napa (May through September) Fridays, 4 to 9pm 257.0322 Napa Farmers’ (May through October) Tuesdays, 7:30am to 12pm Saturdays, 7:30am to 12pm 252.7142
St. Helena Farmers’ Market, Crane Park (May through October) Fridays, 7:30am to 12pm 486.2662 Sonoma Valley Farmers’ Market, Depot Park (Year round) Fridays, 8:30am to 12pm 538.7023 Yountville Farmers’ Market, (June through August) Wednesdays, 4 to 8pm 944.0834
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TEMPTING TASTES Savor the Best of What Wine Country Has to Offer What happens when you take a famous wine region and combine it with some of the most respected and celebrated chefs in the world? You get the ultimate culinary dream and a choice of the most amazing gastronomic experiences that one could ever imagine! In Wine Country, we let our palates be our guides as the flavors and array of delicious specialties are created by these epicurean experts, demonstrating their talents in Napa and Sonoma Valleys. In short, we love to eat out and enjoy great food. Too many chefs, too many restaurants? I don’t think so! Every year we eagerly await any new openings as we fight for reservations‌carefully taste, check out the wine list, examine the decor and evaluate the service with our friends and family!
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BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN 2008
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*Napa
Firewood Café 3824 Bel Aire Plaza 224.9660 firewoodcafe.com
Greg Cole
Best New Restaurant 2008 - Trendy New Hot Spot to Dine
This year in Napa, the newest and very popular restaurant Firewood Café is serving up Mediterranean and California dishes day and night. This stylish restaurant is very inviting as they combine their delicious handcrafted food and affordable dining into one package. Nothing could be better than tasting the fresh pasta and sauces with authentic ingredients or a selection from their wood burning oven. Look no further for an excellent comfort food dining spot. Join the valleyites that are lining up to enjoy it.
BEST LOCAL CHEFS *Napa
Greg Cole Cole’s Chop House | Celadon 1122 Main St. 224.6328 500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 coleschophouse.com | celadonnapa.com
Thomas Keller
Favorite Local Chefs
Upvalley
Thomas Keller French Laundry | Bouchon 6640 Washington St., Yountville 944.2380 6534 Washington St., Yountville 944.8037 frenchlaundry.com | bouchonbistro.com Sonoma
Justin Everett El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
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Justin Everett
Hot Chefs at the Helm of World Class Restaurants! The big names in the celebrity chef categories are creating their fabulous cuisine selections right in the heart of Wine Country. These chefs have made their way to the valleys to showcase their award winning food and wine. The regions chefs have an appreciative clientele, which have locals and visitors racing into their restaurants for a sample of their latest and greatest culinary treats. A-list restaurants, an abundance of fine food and world famous wines give them the perfect combination for the “Best Of ” winners for Wine Country’s favorite chefs - Thomas Keller of the French Laundry, Ad Hoc and Bouchon; Gregg Cole of Cole’s Chop House and Celadon; and in Sonoma, Justin Everett of El Dorado Kitchen.
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| Food + Wine Not Your Typical Backyard Fare – Best Steakhouses
Solbar | Calistoga
What’s your pleasure? Dry or wet-aged? Certified Angus beef or Kobe? Whether you’re craving prime rib or New York strip, Wine Country visitors have their pick of mouthwatering options for steak. Located in historic downtown Napa, Gregg Cole’s chef-owned Cole’s Chop House can claim raves from Zagat, Wine Enthusiast, and Bon Appetit alike. This “Classic American Steakhouse” is synonymous with quality and innovation in cuisine. Enjoy a 21-day dry-aged steak in the historic Williams-Kyser building (1886) with a glass of local wine. Cole’s Chop House is a Napa Valley treasure. You say steak, I say tartare. Upvalley, Press – the creation of Leslie Rudd, owner of Rudd Winery and Dean and DeLuca, serves the best that the region has to offer. From the American Kobe Wagyu beef from Masami Ranch to the organic free range chicken from Fulton Farms, Press believes that the finest ingredients can be found locally. This discerning selection of purveyors pays off in spades when sampling the menu. From the contemporary appetizers to the comforting classics, this St. Helena steakhouse does not disappoint. In Sonoma, Saddles Steakhouse is the clear winner among those who appreciate a great steak. Part of the MacArthur Place Inn and Spa, the restaurant is housed in an 1850’s barn and features original artwork and an open-air veranda for outdoor dining. It will be hard to decide between the outstanding selection of steaks, chops and seafood. Come thirsty — Saddles offers more than 14 martini options at their martini bar. You’ll enjoy this culinary experience, western style.
Best Seafood
The seafood hunters have a few catches that are easy to find in Wine Country. Fresh is the word of the day for fish lovers when they venture to the upvalley restaurant that Cindy Pawlcyn owns and operates – Go Fish. Her hip and casual restaurant features a daily fresh catch list of delectable fish selections, as well as, a Sushi Bar to die for!. As Sushi goes, don’t forget that in downtown Napa, locals gather at Sushi Mambo, a favorite of the Napa Valley crowd. Long time sushi masters prepare the tasty contemporary Japanese food combina-
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tions that fill the menu and the restaurant with its adoring fans. In Sonoma, Chef Carlo Cavallo owner of the very popular SonomaMeritage Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers his diners the freshest of seafood selections, prepared along with his favorite locally grown produce and a variety of the best wines. When you can choose a bouillabaisse with prawns, scallops, calamari, clams, mussels and fresh fish in a saffron fennel sauce, you know why this restaurant is considered one the best in Sonoma!
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BEST STEAK HOUSE
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
*Napa
*Napa
Cole’s Chop House
Taqueria Rosita
1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com
1214 Main St. 253.9208 Upvalley
Upvalley
Villa Corona
Press
1138 Main St., St. Helena 3614 Bel Aire Plaza 963.7812 257.8685
587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.0550 presssthelena.com
Sonoma Sonoma
Amigo’s Grill & Cantina
Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place
19315 Sonoma Hwy. 939.0743
29 E. MacArthur St. 938.2929 macarthurplace.com
BEST ASIAN FOOD *Napa
BEST SEAFOOD
Annalien
Napa
1142 Main St. 224.8319
Sushi Mambo FARM | Napa
Italian Masters
The finest renditions of trattoria cuisine…antipastos, fresh pasta dishes, exceptional fish, poultry and beef entrees made with the freshest ingredients are ever-present in the world of Wine Country Italian favorites. Bistro Don Giovanni has created the perfect place to take in the splendors of Napa Valley while enjoying the Italian and Country French flavors. Chef and owner Donna Scala’s way of preparing and presenting the robust Italian dishes has drawn a steady following of loyal diners from everywhere. Tra Vigne invites their UpValley diners to sit in their Tuscan-style courtyard and relish the array of unforgettable Italian dishes that they proudly highlight as the “heart and hand of Italian cooking.” The favorite haunt in Sonoma is Della Santina’s, with its own Italian Trattoria, Rosticceria, and Pasticceria and a delicious fare of Italian delights. The locals find Della Santina’s as captivating as one would imagine a neighborhood Italian family owned restaurant would be in the heart of Northern Italy. Mexican Magic
Who can resist sizzling fajitas or carnitas with their cerveza? Napa Valley and Sonoma are two of the culinary hot spots of the world, and this includes some of the best Mexican cuisine. A plethora of tastes and flavors awaits you whether you savor traditional recipes or California-influenced flare. In Napa and upvalley, Taqueria Rosita and Villa Corona serve up outrageous flavors, extremely fresh and original entrees. Amigo’s Grill & Cantina in Sonoma fosters dishes reminiscent of Jalisco, Mexico.
1202 First St. 257.6604 sushimambonapa.com *Upvalley
Upvalley
Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net
Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net
Sonoma
Rin’s Thai Restaurant
Sonoma
139 E. Napa St. 938.1462 rinsthai.com
Sonoma-Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grill
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
165 W. Napa St. 938.9430 sonomameritage.com
*Napa
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 celadonnapa.com
Celadon
*Napa
Bistro Don Giovanni
Upvalley
4110 Howard Ln. 224.3300 bistrodongiovanni.com
Auberge du Soleil
Upvalley
180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford 967.3111 aubergedusoleil.com
Tra Vigne 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4444 travignerestaurant.com
Sonoma
El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
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Della Santina’s 133 E. Napa St. 935.0576 dellasantinas.com
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Anna Shepley warmly greets dining enthusiasts as they stop by Annalien’s for the many creative Vietnamese dishes that are a definite temptation for Asian food lovers. If you are out for a stroll on Main Street in Napa, make time for experiencing this chic and very popular dining spot. Upvalley, in St. Helena, diners gather at Go Fish to sample all their favorite choices from the delicious and entertaining Sushi and Saki Bar. Likewise in the Sonoma Valley, temptations such as whole prawns marinated in Thai spices with chili dressing is just one of the delicacies at Rin’s Thai Restaurant, just a short walk off the Sonoma Square. Outdoor Dining
Wine Country is a haven for those who love to dine outside with most days and evenings’ weather perfect for fresh air and the ever present ambiance. The brick patio warmed by a fireplace on a chilly evening or the breezy warm night is just part of the reason that friends, family and visitors love dining at Celedon. Chef/owner Greg Cole deserves his top awards for fine cuisine and invites his customers to dine at his cozy restaurant, located near the Napa River and enjoy an array of fantastic entrées under the stars. In St. Helena, Auberge du Soleil combines their gorgeous resort with sumptuous food and amazing views. Reserving a table on the terrace is a sought after experience to enjoy a glass of fine wine while taking in the majestic vistas of olive groves, vineyards and a Napa Valley sunset. Dining outside under the skies of the Sonoma Valley is delightful when you are a guest of the El Dorado Kitchen on First Street West in downtown Sonoma. A beautiful stone courtyard with a private cabana and their famous sprawling fig tree sets the tone for the delicious and sophisticated cuisine. Best Breakfast Place
Auberge du Soleil | Rutherford
Start your day with some of Wine Country’s top spots for filling that morning appetite with everything from eggs benedict to country style hash browns and some of the freshest and most delectable pastries one could imagine. The local favorite in Napa and St. Helena is Gillwoods Cafe. They warmly invite their morning visitors to drop by for some coffee and their delicious selections of breakfast combo’s. In Sonoma, the place to find that top-notch breakfast is the Breakaway Café. Their diners meet their friends and love the casual atmosphere at this hometown favorite. Best Bakery
Model Bakery | St. Helena
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What could be better in the morning than enjoying your hot coffee with a fresh pastry from your local bakery?. The Butter Cream Bakery & Diner in Napa provides a rare opportunity to indulge in hot out-of-the-oven doughnuts and breads every morning. Sitting at their 50’s style counter and chatting with your neighbor makes for an unexpected and enjoyable experience. Strolling along the main street in St. Helena, find the famous Model Bakery where the aroma of fresh baked breads
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BEST BAKERY
BEST SANDWICH
*Napa
*Napa
Butter Cream Bakery & Diner
Genova Delicatessen
2297 Jefferson St. 255.6700 buttercreambakery.com
1550 Trancas St. 253.8686
are so tempting that you have to stop by. With their 80 year history; that includes the original brick ovens built by Italian masons, this bakery specializes in artisan breads, a variety of pastries and their signature Pain Levain that is made with a sourdough wine grape starter! Truly, this is the perfect place to start your day, satisfy your sweet tooth. At Basque Boulangerie on the Sonoma Square the choice is all yours as to whether you are in the mood for a delectable dessert or a scrumptious sandwich. You can even people watch from one of their bistro tables on the sidewalk or gaze out through their huge windows.
Upvalley Upvalley
Guigni’s Deli
The Model Bakery
1227 Main St., St. Helena 963.3421
1357 Main St., St. Helena 644 First St. Bldg. B, Napa 963.8192 themodelbakery.com
Sonoma Market
460 First. St. East 935.7687
BEST BREAKFAST PLACE
BEST HAMBURGER
*Napa
*Napa
Gillwoods Café
Taylor’s Automatic Refresher
1320 Napa Town Ctr. 253.0409 gillwoodscafe.com
644 First St. 224.6900 taylorsrefresher.com
Upvalley
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Gillwoods Café
Taylor’s Automatic Refresher
1313 Main St., St. Helena 963.1788 gillwoodscafe.com
933 Main St., St. Helena 963.3486 taylorsrefresher.com
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Breakaway Cafe
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar
Basque Boulangerie
19101 Sonoma Hwy. 996.5949 breakawaycafe.com
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1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com
BEST PIZZA
BEST CHOCOLATIER
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Pizza Azzurro
Anette’s Chocolate Factory
1260 Main St. 255.5552 azzurropizzeria.com
1321 First St. 252.4228 anettes.com
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Upvalley
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
Woodhouse Chocolate
1016 Main St., St. Helena 967.9999 travignerestaurant.com
1367 Main St., St. Helena 963.8413 woodhousechocolate.com
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Sonoma
the red grape
The Chocolate Cow
529 First. St. West 996.4103 theredgrape.com
452 First East St. 935.3564
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Pizzeria Tra Vigne | St. Helena
Best Pizza – Eat More Pizza Pie!
The trend towards focusing on gourmet cheeses, choice meats and fresh herbs instead of how-thick-can-you-go on the crust has brought a whole new wave of pizza tradition to Napa and Sonoma. Pizza Azzurro on Main Street in Napa is hand-tossing simple but spot-on flavor pairings for pizza, reminiscent of Italia itself. Pizzeria Tra Vigne upvalley is cooking up a wonderful family environment to share along with their authentic Neopolitan pizzas. With such an authentic flare any one of these pizzas will lead you to believe you are enjoying a slice at the Piazza Navona. In the Sonoma Valley at The Red Grape the decision to order red or white is not only for wines but how you take your pizza too. The local favorite is offering vibrant flavors and a new spin on conventional pizza ingredients. Best Sandwich
There is an art to making a sandwich and anyone who has visited the local sandwich spots knows just that. Some like wheat rolls, some prefer Dutch crunch, some even go for a croissant. In Napa, the only place to find a truly authentic Italian meatball sandwich or traditional buffalo mozzarella, basil and ripe red tomato sandwich is Genova Delicatessen. Upvalley, everyone guarantees that a Guigni’s Deli sandwich with Guigni’s special
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| Food + Wine dressing will have you coming back for more. Whether you are ordering turkey, beef or chicken salad on rye with an extra pickle, it will certainly be delicious and worth the wait. The Sonoma Market has a plethora of gourmet toppings for just the right inflection on a tasty sandwich selection between two pieces of bread; whether it is sliced white or flaxseed twelve grain. Best Hamburger
The all-American meal has been given a new spin for an experience of flavors far from fast food. Living in one of the most sought after food regions of the world, these burger joints have a lot to stand up to as they compete with filet mignon on every California-inspired menu. Taylor’s Automatic Refresher in Napa and St. Helena may not be a cloth napkin restaurant but they are grilling up high-end burger cuisine to satisfy every meat lover. For those who enjoy something of a red varietal with their meal, their claim to fame includes several local wines as a nice compliment. Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar in Sonoma charms all their guests as they grill their savory tasting burgers in this irresistible location. They have the secret to superb deliciousness for burger fans everywhere. Best Chocolatier
Milk, dark, semi-sweet, white, sweet dark, unsweetened, bittersweet, no matter the percentage or aromatic of cacao each one of us takes our chocolate as different as our coffee. With gourmet food consumption on the rise, so are our epicurean confectionery chocolatiers. These creative lovers of candy have followed their passion for whipping up beautiful chocolate pairings with world-famous Cabernet Sauvignons and more. In Napa, Anette’s Chocolate Factory has found their niche with Chocolate Wine & Liqueur Sauces to bring any plain vanilla ice cream or your favorite fruit to the next level. Each piece of Woodhouse Chocolate in St. Helena is glorious artwork to be admired even before the taste. With original flavors of fresh mint, Thai ginger, praline noisette and mocha cream your chocolate-loving soul will be nourished with every box. The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma offers irresistible sweet treats of fresh fudge, turtles, handmade truffles and chocolate dipped fruits as gifts for lucky friends and family and maybe a few pieces for you. Best Coffeehouse
Local coffee connoisseurs are fiercely loyal when it comes to expounding on the virtues of their favorite coffee houses. Perhaps it’s the rich and complex aroma of their signature blends, or the soothing atmosphere that invites friends to linger over lattes. Regardless, Napa and Sonoma Valleys have their share of hot spots for those jonseing for a caffeine fix. Visitors need only follow their noses to enjoy the welcoming aroma of
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BEST COFFEEHOUSE
BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP
*Napa
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Napa
3678 Bel Aire Plaza 254.7690 peets.com
Whole Foods 3682 Bel Aire Plaza 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com
Upvalley
Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co.
*Upvalley
1400 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4491 napavalleycoffee.com
607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9980 deandeluca.com
Dean & Deluca
Sonoma
Barking Dog Coffee Roasters
Sonoma
18133 Sonoma Hwy. 201 W. Napa St. 939.1905 996.7446 barkingdogcoffee.com
Sonoma Market 500 West St. Napa 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com
BEST PICNIC SPOT BEST GROCERY STORE Napa Clos du Val 5330 Silverado Trail 261.5200 closduval.com
*Napa
Vallergas Market 3385 Redwood Rd. 253.2621 vallergas.com
*Upvalley
V. Sattui Winery
Upvalley
1111 White Ln., St. Helena 963.7774 vsattui.com
Sunshine Foods 1115 Main St., St. Helena 963.7070 sunshinefoodsmarket.com
Peet’s Coffee and Tea in Napa. Known for its carefully-selected
beans from around the world, “Peetniks” will tell you that Peet’s reigns as coffee king. The Napa Valley Roasting Company in St. Helena fashions a historic weathered-wood downtown building with savvy roasting techniques to transport their guests to a haven for everything coffee. Nibble on a fresh muffin or a hot scone while your coffee is weighed and ground by the pound and the milk for your latte is steamed to perfection. If you are looking for organic single origin blends of beans for the most delicate of palates to a myriad of artisan blends to satisfy every taste bud the Calistoga Roastery is a great place to start. For the non-coffee, but still need a kick tea drinkers, their selection of black, green and herbal choices will warm your heart and spoil your soul. With coffee houses becoming the neo-watering hole for groups to groove to Sunday jazz sets and talk politics the Barking Dog Coffee Roasters in Sonoma hosts a variety of events to gather around. Cozy up on one of their over-stuffed leather chairs to read the Sunday paper and indulge in a gelato and Italian roasted coffee. Best Picnic Spot
A trip around Wine Country would not be complete without a picnic lunch of hand-picked artisan cheese, a baguette, some savory salami and a perfectly paired bottle of local wine. Sit amongst the splendor of Clos du Val’s Olive Grove in Napa for a memorable afternoon in the sun toasting to good friends and great times. After collecting some of the eye-catching scrumptious bites on display in the V. Sattui Winery tasting room, a picnic under their gigantic oak tree with these treats are in perfect stride. Nestled under an expanse of shade are several tables for picnicking to enjoy your tasty finds. Sonoma finds the Chateau St. Jean Winery offering a romantic picnic area with charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, salads and wonderful wine by the glass.
Sonoma
Chateau St. Jean
Sonoma
Best Gourmet Food Shop
8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com
Whole Foods Market
It is truly an obsession of the best kind to shop in the Wine Country Gourmet Stores like Whole Foods in Napa, where they feature the freshest, healthiest and most delicious products available today. We gourmet food enthusiasts appreciate the “no artificial anything, no trans fats, no short cuts, just food in its purest state. From their fresh baked goods, fresh fish and meat departments, fabulous cheese bar, abundantly fresh vegetables to the vast array of prepared foods, valley folks have many reasons to drop by daily and keep coming back for more and more. Wine Country itineraries have a star marked on the map for DEAN & DELUCA in St. Helena. It is always packed with visitors and locals in search of the epicurean treats that they can immediately nibble on, cook with, eat and certainly entertain with. Customers crowd around to have a taste of the selection of international and local cheeses that are nearly uncountable. A wonderful selection of wine and a myriad of gourmet products from valley producers fill their shelves. The gourmet cook in the house will certainly appreciate the Sonoma Market where resisting their specialty food choices is certainly not an option. The makings of culinary delight are available to you when planning a lavish meal or a simple fare. Take your time to
BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP Napa
Whole Foods 3682 Bel Aire Plaza 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com *Upvalley
Dean & Deluca 607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9980 deandeluca.com Sonoma
Sonoma Market 500 West St. Napa 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com
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201 W. Napa St. 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 938.8500 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com
BEST LOCAL FOOD PRODUCER Napa
Tulocay’s Made in Napa Valley 388 Devlin Rd. 603.3260 *Upvalley
Long Meadow Ranch 1775 Whitehall Ln. 963.4555 longmeadowranch.com Sonoma
Oak Hill Farm 15101 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen 996.6643 oakhillfarm.net
choose from their high quality meat or seafood selections, pair them with some fine wine and cheese, fresh vegetables and some fresh baked goodies. This will certainly be the place to shop for a complete epicurean feast that pleases the taste buds. Best Grocery Store
The first step to a delicious meal, for those of us that would like to be a master chef but find ourselves a bit challenged in the kitchen, is starting with fresh and quality ingredients. If you are putting on a dinner party and you want to delight your guest’s senses with wild salmon and a tart chutney spread, our local grocery stores are the ace up your sleeve. Vallerga’s Market in Napa mesmerizes the eyes and stomachs of their customers with high-quality, flavorful products. Heading north in St. Helena, Sunshine Foods has been serving locals, caterers and wineries with their vast selection of fine foods and artisan products in the Napa Valley since 1975. Whole Foods Market in Sonoma has done the same with a focus on natural and organic goods and does not fall short with a vast selection of top-quality meats, fresh locally grown produce, fine wine and a special section for natural health products.
V. Sattui Winery | St. Helena
Best Local Food Producer
Attention want-to-be chefs; there is no reason to shy away from the kitchen! Tulocay’s Made in the Napa Valley invites all to “Enjoy Gourmet Every Day” with delicious products designed for easy meal preparation by both new and seasoned cooks. These quick meal products provide the necessary “tools” to whip up some tempting meals using delicious sauces, dipping oils, marinades and rubs. Upvalley and in Sonoma, people come from miles around to Long Meadow Ranch Napa Valley’s “one-stop spot” for organically certified seasonal fruits and vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, fresh eggs, and grass-fed beef and Oak Hill Farm in Sonoma is where fresh food enthusiasts find the most delectable fruits, vegetables and flowers grown using sustainable agricultural processes. Keeping us healthy eaters supplied with the freshest products in all seasons is definitely the goal of both of these outstanding Wine Country food producers. BEST OF
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| Food + Wine
Sip and Swirl in Napa and Sonoma Valleys
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine & Provisions | Napa
The enjoyment of wine in the valleys can have as much depth and character as an aged vintage. The method for tasting and drinking wine has brought most wine lovers to a “heightened” experience. Meeting the winemaker to discuss this year’s harvest, taking an intimate tour of the grounds or exploring wine through a barrel tasting has opened a whole new dimension in getting to know your wine. Best Wine Bar & Shop
There is nothing better than good wine and delectable food with hilarious friends. Scratch that; add in an inviting and vibrant, totally energetic place. Bounty Hunter Rare Wine & Provisions serves up tasty bites and delicious wines which can be enjoyed by the two-ounce swirl, the glass or the bottle. BarVino Wine Bar at The Mount View in Calistoga offers the same sampling elements with tapas plates as well as the option to purchase by the bottle “out-the-door” for less than in a restaurant. For those on leisurely stroll around the Sonoma Square, stop by Sonoma-Enoteca, a unique shop that blends wine country home décor with the ability to sip one of their premium vintages from twelve distinctive wineries. Artesa | Napa
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Stop, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Repeat. Those five calls to action are key when meandering around wine country tasting the vintages of the popular and newly discovered wineries. Exploring the havens for “tasting” is all about loving the experience while tasting and savoring the wine. After circling around the hill and arriving at Artesa Winery, you suddenly realize that your wine tasting will include a panoramic view of the Napa Valley, not to mention an art lover’s dream of fountains and sculptures that highlights this architecturally acclaimed winery setting. Located in the famous Carneros Region the tasting room staff eagerly offers up a seat at the bar where you can relax and taste a variety of wine samples.
Annaliên
The Boon Fly Café features modern, rustic cuisine based on the agricultural heritage of Carneros.
Contemporary Vietnamese Cuisine
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Open Daily from 7am – 9pm
Simply Elegant
Serving the ultimate in Americana comfort foods Come explore our new dinner menus
LUNCH TUES - SAT: 11:30 - 2:30 DINNER TUES - SAT: 5 - close 1142 MAIN STREET NAPA, CA 94559 TEL: 707-224-8319 FAX: 707-224-5708
Ristorante
Cucina Toscana
Family Atmosphere • Scaloppine • Fish • Chicken Steaks • Pasta • Soups/Salads • Full Bar
Call for Reservations “In Business for 5 years”
6240 Napa/Vallejo Hwy. 29 • Napa, CA
(707) 226 - 3027
Open 7 Days A Week For Lunch and Dinner
“In Business for 11 years”
2215 Church Lane • San Pablo, CA
(510) 237 - 9047
Open 7 Days A Week For Lunch and Dinner
Now accepting reservations on Open Table The Boon Fly Café at The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559 707.299.4870 TheCarnerosInn.com
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| Food + Wine
09 BESTOF WINNERS
BEST LOCAL WINEMAKER Napa
Rolando Herrera - Baldacci Family Vineyards 6236 Silverado Trail 944.9261 baldaccivineyards.com *Upvalley
Danielle Cyrot - St. Clement Vineyards 2867 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 800.331.8266 stclement.com Sonoma
Margo Van Staaveren - Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com
BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY Napa
Ceja Vineyards 1016 Las Amigas Rd. 255.3954 cejavineyards.com *Upvalley
O’Shaugnessy Estate Winery 1150 Friesen Rd., Angwin 965.2898 oshaugnessywinery.com Sonoma
Robledo Family Winery & Vineyards 21901 Bonness Rd. 939.6903 robledofamilywinery.com
BEST TASTING ROOM Napa
Artesa Vineyards & Winery 1345 Henry Rd. artesawinery.com 224.1668 *Upvalley
Mumm Napa 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford 967.7700 mummnapa.com Sonoma
Francis Ford Coppola Presents Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville 857.1400 rossobianco.com
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Try a single taste or samples of all six, while enjoying the view through the striking prismshaped window. Driving up the Silverado Trail is not only known as a beautiful excursion but the route to a champagne lover’s gem, Mumm Napa. Contemplate a tour or simply lingering in the tasting room to sample some signature sparkling. It is a hard decision given the winery is nestled in the vineyards of the Napa Valley and the staff is more than willing to temp you with your choice of Blanc de Blanc’s, Blanc de Noir or Brut. Perhaps all options would be worth the time and certainly the taste! Taster’s cannot resist a jaunt to the Sonoma Valley to visit Benziger Family Winery where they proudly welcome their visitors with the history about their family team and their passion for Sonoma Mountain winegrowing.” Well known for their Biodynamic farm practices that are inspirational in the world of grape growing, winemaking and land preservation. This winery has so much to see, so much to do, so much to learn from and of course, to taste. How often could wine lover’s (seasoned or newbies), try a unique tour on the Benziger Massey 375 tractor that pulls the tram of visitors for a close-up of the vineyards, gardens and wildlife sanctuaries, while learning about the specific farm practices that are used to grow their grapes. Return to the tasting room for the culmination of your visit and try their various tasteful wines. We are sure you’ll join their wine club and keep coming back for more! Best Boutique Winery
Small, intimate and what insiders call “hidden gems” are treasures that wine enthusiasts are always eager to discover. Small producers with limited quantities to sell are masters at creating varietals using the grapes exclusively grown in Napa and Sonoma Valley’s. One such superstar is Ceja Vineyards the family winery of premium Napa and Sonoma wines. Owned by the Ceja family, its President Amelia Ceja, is the first Mexican-American woman to hold this position in a wine production company in the history of new world wines. Three generations of grape growing and producing fine wine is definitely a sought after experience that wine lover’s relish. For those boutique winery seekers that enjoy a bit of times past, St. Clement Vineyards is housed in a Gothic Victorian built by Fritz Rosenbaum as a winery in 1878. They also have a modern winery built into their hillside. Those in the know
enjoy all the amenities of this famous winery which include indulging in some world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc - all from the Napa Valley vineyards. Sonoma County with its rich and lush vineyards has locals and valley visitors agreeing that Arrowood Winery and their classic varietals are favorite choices for boutique wine connoisseurs. Wine club members have the unique option of joining their First In Line Club that ships new wines to these members from a special allocation. Being part of the club is the only way to have access to this special wine – sign us up! Best Local Winemaker
Outstanding texture, full body, terrific depth and richness are just some of the descriptives that Jon Priest, the remarkable winemaker of the Etude Wine brand receives on their wines. The dedication to “mastering the craft of winegrowing” is the focus of Jon, Tony Soter (founder), Franci Ashton, (viticulturist) the team that makes it happen every day. Along with Jon these masters of winemaking bring 50 years of experience to their quest for “superior wines that are grown, not made”. Pinot lover’s often have the chance to sit with the winemakers during their intimate seminars while tasting some of the limited production Pinot Noirs at Etude. Up-valley at St. Clement Vineyard, Winemaker Danielle Cyrot, oversees grapes and winemaking for various appellations from ten amazing vineyards. Her background which includes centuries of family history in the wine business of France has been an inspiration to Danielle’s distinctive successes as a young but very talented winemaker at St. Clement Vineyards. Production of small quantities of splendid wine has been an on-going tradition at St. Clement and that tradition carries forward with the creative and youthful dimension that Danielle brings to their unique wines. Family history is the background of Joel Peterson, the famous and very popular winemaker at Ravenswood. Joel’s father, Walter started the San Francisco Wine Sampling Club, which studied fine wines from all over the world and Joel learned the business along side his father. Sometimes described as Ravenswood’s “ ZenMaster of Zin”, he says that for most wine enthusiasts, “Ravenswood is synonymous with big, rich, full-bodied and intense wine!” BEST OF
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| Mind + Body
DAY SPAS, SALONS, HEALTH CLUBS, YOGA STUDIOS, GOLF COURSES Sonoma Golf Club | Sonoma
FEEL THE BURN Experience the Exercise Adventure
09 BESTOF
There are an abundance of activities to enhance the lives of the healthy fun-loving people in Wine Country. Health enthusiasts in Napa Valley and Sonoma are on their way to spin classes, Pilates, kick boxing lessons or simply escaping to work on their chip shot, putt or a longer drive. Having that passion for a healthy lifestyle in Wine Country is as important as attending a new release event at your favorite boutique winery. A perfect way to fill your day is spending a few hours on a long walk or run, enjoying a massage at a spectacular spa or cycling along the valley’s scenic vineyards. 34
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| Mind + Body
Health Club
09 BESTOF WINNERS
BEST GOLF COURSE
BEST HEALTH CLUB
*Napa
*Napa
Silverado Resort
Exertec Fitness Center
1600 Atlas Peak Rd. 257.0200 silveradoresort.com
1500 First St. 226.1842 exertec.com
Upvalley
Upvalley
Vintner’s Golf Club
Health Spa Napa Valley
7901 Solano Ave., Yountville 944.1992 vintnersgolfclub.com
1030 Main St., St. Helena 967.8800 napavalleyspa.com
Sonoma
Sonoma
Sonoma Golf Club
Parkpoint Club
17700 Arnold Dr. 939.4100 sonomagolfclub.com
19111 Sonoma Hwy. 996.3111 parkpointhealthclub.com
BEST DAY SPA
BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
*Napa
*Napa
Greenhaus European Day Spa
Ubuntu Restaurant & Yoga Studio
1300 Pearl St. 257.8837 greenhausspa.com
1140 Main St. 251.5656 ubuntunapa.com
Upvalley
Villagio Inn & Spa
Upvalley
6481 Washington St., Yountville 944.8877 villagio.com
Epiphany Yoga Center 1299 Pine St., St. Helena 963.9642 epiphanyyogacenter.com
Sonoma
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma
100 Boyes Blvd. 938.9000 fairmont.com/sonoma/
721 W. Napa St. 935.5862 bikramsonoma.com
BEST HAIR SALON *Napa
Bernie’s Hair & Nail Salon 1519 Jefferson St. 251.1651 Upvalley
Details with Ms. Dixie & Co. 6795 Washington St., Yountville 944.0200 Sonoma
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Speaking of reducing stress and sculpting the body, be sure to make fitness stops at Exertec in Napa and the Health Spa of Napa Valley in St. Helena. Napa Valley fitness buffs and novices set their exercise goals at these clubs and the trainers are eagerly keeping the momentum going. From cardio-dance to building those power abs, these clubs have an abundance of choices to make working-out not a chore but a fun and challenging priority for all exercise enthusiasts. Energetic, wellrounded and healthy individuals go beyond exercising the heart muscle in Sonoma! Creatively designed with your health and well being in mind, Parkpoint attracts a very health conscious crowd. Exercisers take advantage of the group classes and personal training sessions that focus on reducing stress and building excellent physical condition.
Golf
What could be better than playing golf around the natural beauty of Wine Country? As you make your way through a myriad of competitive courses, the front nine and the back nine are usually filled with some of the world’s most tranquil and beautiful views. Silverado Resort encourages the full range of motion to drive, chip and putt on their lush, manicured acres. Designed with a distinctive style and architecture, Silverado Golf Club offers not one but two 18-hole Robert Trent Jones – designed courses each with intricate side-hill lies and more than a dozen water crossings to challenge even the most seasoned player. And when you are done, a golf story or two along with daily scores can be exchanged at the player’s favorite eating spot - the Grill. For those players of all levels looking for 9 holes, Vintner’s Golf Club, just outside of Yountville, challenges professional and scratch players alike. The Sonoma Golf Club is set on 177 acres of luscious greens with an opportunity to relax the morning away and improve your handicap. A round or two at this magnificent facility includes gorgeous vistas of the Mayacamas Mountains and surrounding vineyards. Yoga/Pilates Studio
JAC Hair Gallery
Ubuntu Restaurant & Yoga Studio presents yoga to
561 Broadway, Ste. D 935.3633 jachairgallery.com
strengthen the body, mind and spirit combined with vegetables to feed the soul! Napa Valley’s only vegetarian restaurant and combined yoga studio is one of the first bio-dynamically farmed restaurants in the country. Upvalley in St. Helena, health enthusiasts have found Epiphany Yoga Center for the
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wide variety of yoga classes and many other spiritual wellness classes. The center strives to develop and achieve the balance of inner calm and strength as their instruction includes providing excellent physical fitness instruction along with the many ways of living a healthier lifestyle. In Sonoma, Bikram Yoga invites you to be part of their life-changing Yoga that sculpts your body, eases your mind and warms your heart and spirit! Guided toward new health and personal acceptance, students in these classes laugh, cry, sweat and find inspiration. Salons
Clip, Curl and Blow Dry! There is much more to creating the right style, hair manipulation or that perfect cut these days. Bernie’s Hair Salon, Details with Ms. Dixie & Co. in Yountville and JAC Hair Gallery in Sonoma, are keeping busy with the latest trends and styling techniques of the trade. Their chairs spin with the greatest new innovative services as they offer clients all sorts of new fashionable styling secrets. Day Spas
Relax as you are inspired to leave your stress and tension at the door. Rejuvenate while indulging in a massage with a little aroma therapy and listening to the soothing music. Greenhaus European Day Spa feels that offering personalized service is the key to their success. Their focus is to soothe your body while you experience their attentive services for your mind and spirit. Get wrapped, have an herbal body rub with the purest essential oils and exfoliate away! The result is a new sense of luxurious vitality. Pampering yourself to the maximum, right in the heart of the Napa Valley means an appointment for that special treatment at the new Spa at Villagio. The spa provides access to a harvest of local ingredients that are the keys to all the healthful products used at this famous spa. Seasonal plant extracts, grape seeds, mineral rich clays and special local herbs are blended and applied in the beauty treatments and massage modalities. There are not many spas who can offer their own thermal mineral water source to help soothe and heal. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is one of the only luxury spa resorts to include credentials like these, along with access to their ultra pampering facial and massage treatments. Truly an elegant pampering experience, one you won’t quickly forget! BEST OF
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Health Spa Napa Valley | St. Helena
Silverado Resort | Napa
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| Nightlife
SIP & SAVOR Heading out for a carefree evening to sip and savor the night away with indulgent food and wine pairings or simply meeting the gang for a cold beer is pretty hard to pass up in these valleys. Enjoy good times, good friends, great food, great drink and don’t forget the terrific ambiance. Best Place to Take a Date
Spark’s fly with an evening filled with new and exciting places to go, people to see and things to do. So, think like an event planner – location is essential! Unravel the first date jitters with a friendly game of bocce ball, a wellpriced glass of wine around the fire and dinner at FARM at Carneros Inn in Napa. A drive upvalley to get to know each other with a fabulous dinner paired with great wine and an unsurpassed view describes Auberge du Soleil for romance with subtle elegance at its finest. But don’t forget to celebrate with that special someone in the heart of Sonoma at the Eldorado Kitchen. Dine the night away at a cozy table for two and indulge in their delicious California contemporary dining selections. Best Night Spot
Soak up a fanfare of music and social mixing at a Wine Country “Best of ” night spot. Experience the energetic group of champagne-sipping party-goers at étoile Lounge at Domaine Chandon in Yountville where modern meets the artsy atmosphere making this lounge very hip and happening. Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brewhouse in Napa keeps crowds coming back for more with the right combination of live entertainment and a large patio seating area on the Napa River. However, if you
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Auberge du Soleil | Rutherford
Bouchon | Yountville
Domaine Chandon | Yountville
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| Nightlife are looking to dine and dance your evening away, don’t miss the Little Switzerland in Sonoma. Well known as a Sonoma treasure, people have been gathering, dining, and dancing there year-around since 1906. Best Bar
Domaine Chandon | Yountville
Do you like to people watch, have a good drink or simply just be seen? Wine County’s “A” listed local bar crawl for those in the know starts at Cole’s Chop House where locals drop by to enjoy a drink as well as appetizers or a delicious dinner with friends around their beautiful mahogany bar. Heading upvalley for some fun and a nightcap, one can enjoy a meal at the Martini House in St. Helena. After dinner, head downstairs to the wine cellar where over 600 international stunning options are on their wine list. Sonoma crowds gather at the Eldorado Kitchen where they are serving a variety of enticing drinks as friends rendezvous after or before dinner. This bar offers a fun place to gather and is well known to serve a variety of great martinis. Best Brew Pub
Looking for a local watering hole that puts beer center stage while giving wine a back row seat? You will find a variety of beers, music, food and suds at the best brew pubs in Napa and Sonoma. With so many wineries, tasting rooms and restaurants specializing or borderline obsessing over the wine they serve, it’s refreshing, to say the least, to break the pattern with a cold beer on a warm afternoon. The Silverado Brewing Company in St. Helena offers the wine country locals a vista of sloping hills to enjoy while sipping their brew. The open air patio presents a casual escape to delight in a hamburger and French fries away from the crowds. In Napa, Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brewpub offers several choices of their homemade beer and an opportunity for sipping flights for the adventurous sampler. In Sonoma, the hot spot for beer enthusiasts is found by stopping by Murphy’s Irish Pub for a refreshing pint and some lively conversation. Best Food after 10
Mumm | St. Helena
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When trying to dine after a movie or following a few cosmopolitans with friends, late-nights around town are becoming the go-to hot dining spots. The “in” place in Napa to nibble on perfectly delicious Tapa’s is ZuZu Café. After 10 munching on a dish of Mediterranean Olives or Moroccan Marinated Flat-Iron Steak with a great glass of wine is truly a foodies delight. Upvalley, Napa Valley patrons drop by the fabulous French cafe, Bouchon that offers their guests a choice of fabulous oysters and Sauvignon Blanc or the extravagant full course dinner with wine pairings. Don’t end the evening without a trip into the zinc bar for a martini and out on the patio for a fabulous dessert! Staying true to the European style of eating the fig café & wine bar in Sonoma offers French infused California cuisine late into the night. You may expect simple comfort items, but will find gourmet fare like thin crust pizzas, duck confit, steamed mussels and lavender crème brulee goodies. BEST OF
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BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE *Napa
FARM at The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4880 thecarnerosinn.com
Sonoma
El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
BEST BREW PUB *Napa
Upvalley
Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com
Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brewhouse 902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com Upvalley
Sonoma
Silverado Brewing Co.
El Dorado Kitchen
3020 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9876 silveradobrewingcompany.com
405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com
Sonoma
BEST NIGHT SPOT
Murphy’s Irish Pub
*Napa
464 First St. East 935.0660 sonomapub.com
Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brewhouse 902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com Upvalley
BEST DINING AFTER 10PM Napa
Zuzu etoile Lounge at Domaine Chandon 1 California Dr., Yountville 204.7529 chandon.com
829 Main St. 224.8555 zuzunapa.com *Upvalley
Bouchon Sonoma
Little Switzerland 19080 Riverside Dr., Sonoma 938.9990 lilswiss.com
6534 Washington St., Yountville 944.8037 bouchonbistro.com Sonoma
the girl & the fig BEST BAR *Napa
110 W. Spain St. 938.3634 thegirlandthefig.com
Cole’s Chop House 1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com Upvalley
Martini House 1245 Spring St., St. Helena 963.2233 martinihouse.com
Auberge du Soleil | Rutherford
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| Getaways
WINE COUNTRY TREASURES Wine Country event, Hotel/resort, Bed & Breakfast, Balloon ride, Tour & limo service, Place to take visitors If you are dreaming of luxurious resorts, quaint B & B’s, special events, private wine tastings and out-of-this-world dining, then a get-away to the Wine Country is just what you need. All this and more are at the fingertips of locals and visitors who explore the possibilities nestled in both valleys. Don’t hesitate to escape your everyday routine with a night of lovely accommodations and experiencing the regions perfect amenities. Hotel/Resort and B&B’s
Imagine yourself in a cozy fire-lit room with a vineyard a few feet away and all of the exquisite attributes of the perfect destination. This is what you will find at this year’s “Best of ” B & B’s, Hotels and Resorts. The staff at these well-appointed accommodations knows just what discerning quests require, right down to the finest detail. Visitors seeking the contrast of chic and hip amenities in a historic setting will be enchanted by Napa’s White House Inn and Spa. This seventeen room, resort style inn proudly features warm fireplaces, lavish gardens, delicious food and on-site spa treatments – just steps away from downtown Napa. Hospitality abounds as you travel upvalley to Calistoga’s newest bed and breakfast – The Craftsman Inn. Combining unique architectural style
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn | Sonoma
FARM/Carneros Inn | Napa
with exceptional details, they indulge their guests with champagne breakfasts; candlelit Jacuzzi baths and in-room massage treatments. Cuddled in the 600 thread count sheets, their visitors are sure to have sweet dreams. Leave behind that busy world and escape to Glen Ellen’s Gaige House Inn where this quintessential serene and breathtaking estate offers beautifully appointed rooms. Make relaxing a top priority in these Asian inspired surroundings that blend an idealic setting and attentive service. The private Japanese gardens along the Calabazas Creek sooths your spirit and calms your mind for the ultimate Zen retreat. One thing that all wine loving people should experience is a stay in the Carneros wine region. Guests of the Carneros Inn enjoy 27 acres of Napa Valley vineyard views, spectacular lavender gardens, special places to immerse in the sun where the outdoor infinity pool is always inviting and much more. Casual elegance with individual cottages (remarkably secluded) is the unique feature of this
PlumpJack Resort. While visiting, don’t forget their signature restaurant, “Farm” - where dining on scrumptious food paired with the wines of this famous region makes your stay complete. Sneak away and go upvalley on the Silverado Trail, to Meadowood Napa Valley where guests can find the epitome of elegance and serenity. Meadowood offers luxury right in the middle of hillsides and vineyards of this remarkable region. A wine lover’s haven, this getaway resort will certainly be memorable for that special weekend trip. The Lodge at Sonoma is the perfect spot to retreat and indulge in this ultimate romantic stay. Slow down and be spoiled at their Raindance Spa, one of the many features of this ideal resort in the fabulous Sonoma Valley. Best Balloon Ride – Up, Up and Away!
Picture spectacular views of Wine Country with the panoramic landscapes seen as you soar above the valleys. Hot air ballooning is as unique as it is popular among all who give it a try. Your pre-dawn launch and warming morning sun will leave ballooning adventurers
with exuberant memories of their flight. Balloons Above the Valley in Napa and
Napa Valley Balloons Inc. have brought ballooning and this unique vacation experience to couples and families. Above the Wine Country Ballooning in Sonoma gives their guests a breathtaking and beautiful adventure as they fly above Wine Country. Best Place to Take Visitors
The Napa Valley Wine Train is the perfect introduction to the Napa Valley as they invite their passengers for a leisurely trip through the valley. The warm and welcoming staff along with award winning Executive Chef, Kelly Macdonald presents an unforgettable culinary experience while wine tasting, socializing and taking in the views! Chef Macdonald prepares delicious seasonal menus for lunch and dinner with all the freshest local ingredients for the 36 mile roundtrip train ride up the valley and back. Heading towards a beautiful hillside just outside Calistoga, don’t miss the Castello di Amorosa. The castle is
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BEST BED & BREAKFAST
Sonoma
*Napa
Above the Wine Country Ballooning
The White House Inn & Spa 443 Brown St. 254.9301 napawhitehouseinn.com
538.7359 balloontours.com
BEST PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS
Upvalley
The Craftsman Inn
Napa
1213 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga 341.3035 thecraftsmaninn.com
Napa Valley Wine Train 1275 McKinstry St. 253.2111 winetrain.com
Sonoma
Gaige House
*Upvalley
13540 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.0237 gaige.com
Castello di Amorosa 4045 N. St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga 942.8200 castellodiamorosa.com
BEST HOTEL/RESORT Sonoma *Napa
Benziger Family Winery
The Carneros Inn
1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen 935.3000 benziger.com
4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com Upvalley
Meadowood Napa Valley 900 Meadowood Ln., St. Helena 963.3646 meadowood.com Sonoma
The Lodge at Sonoma 1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com
BEST BALLOON RIDE *Napa
Balloons Above the Valley 603 California Blvd. 253.2222 balloonrides.com Upvalley
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. P.O. Box 2860, Yountville 944.0228 napavalleyballoons.com
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Auction Napa Valley | St. Helena
Napa Valley Wine Train | Napa
Beau Tours | Sonoma
the dream and achievement of valley vintner Daryl Sattui and is truly worth a stop as his authentic replication was built by masons who shaped every stone by hand. Features in this Tuscan medieval castle took 14 years to complete and include a drawbridge, five towers with battlements, a church, a great hall plus gargoyles, a 15th century iron maiden for the castle’s torture chamber and much more. The Castle sits above a barrel cellar and a tasting room that houses a vast array of wine bottles and barrels. When arriving in the Sonoma Valley on a sunny day, head to the Benziger Family Winery where they proudly welcome their visitors with the history about the family and their passion for Sonoma winegrowing. The family is well known for their Biodynamic farm practices that stand as an inspiration to the world of grape growing, winemaking and land preservation. How often could wine enthusiasts, try a unique tour on the Benziger Massey 375 tractor that pulls the tram of visitors for a closeup of the vineyards and gardens while learning about the specific farm practices that are used to grow their grapes. The culmination of this amazing visit brings you back to the tasting room to enjoy their various tasteful wines.
Wine Country Event
Spring is the time to celebrate the upcoming season and head to downtown Napa for Chef’s Market, a special weekly event that highlights celebrity chefs and their cooking demonstrations, some top wineries, world-class specialty products and valley growers of sustainable food – not to mention the wonderful downtown stores displaying their goods and services. This local marketplace is about strolling among the family activities, shopping for a favorite item, seeing some good friends or tasting great food while buying the freshest vegetables and breads for the week. Rave reviews and great fun is had by all in one location – downtown Napa! There is glitz and glamour everywhere as travelers from all over the world as well as local wine lovers and bidders make their way to Wine Country for Napa Valley Vintners’ Auction, the famous and highly acclaimed charity wine auction. Since 1981, Auction Napa Valley has provided the perfect opportunity to mingle with celebrities, wine collectors and winemakers as well as the elite and trendy crowd that enjoy the extraordinary settings for great food and wine. Raising millions for their featured charities has always been the highlight of the yearly “Spectacular Event”. This
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BEST WINE COUNTRY TOUR SERVICE
BEST FLOWER SHOP *Napa
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Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts
Platypus Tours Unlimited
851 Lincoln Ave. 255.8878
2471 Solano Ave. 253.2723 platypustours.com Upvalley
Napa Valley Bike Tours Sonoma Valley Bike Tours 6488 Washington St., Yountville 944.2953 napavalleybiketours.com sonomavalleybiketours.com
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Wine Country Tour Service
Tesoro
Stylish and Casual Transportation meets Wine Country Charm. The best recipe for soaking in the Napa and Sonoma charm and the most spectacular offerings include being hosted by the insiders of Wine Country Tour Services. Knowledgeable drivers offer mesmerizing rides with all the scenic routes for exploring the lush vineyards, sampling the finest wines, finding a quaint restaurant for dinner or celebrating a special occasion - all executed with the perfect expertise and hospitality. Platypus Tours Unlimited of Napa and Beau Tours in Sonoma are specialists in exploring all of Wine Country with luxury cars and their ability to give the supreme tour that will capture the “have to do once” activities. They find the hidden spots to give a guest the chance to blend their own wine, meet a renowned winemaker or stop at a winery not open to the public. For those who prefer the great outdoors and seeing the vistas from a bicycle, Napa Valley Bike Tours has the itinerary of your dreams. Cycling through Wine Country with frequent stops at select wineries with catered meals is a fun way to enjoy some memorable times. For the adventurous exerciser looking for a few days of fresh air, sunshine and some fine food and wine…look no further.
649 Main St., St. Helena 963.3316 tesoroflowers.com Sonoma
Anne Appleman Flowers & Plants
Beau Wine Tours
147 E. Spain St. 938.3571 anneappleman.com
21707 Eighth St. East 938.8001 beauwinetours.com
BEST CATERER
BEST WINE COUNTRY EVENT
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Melissa Teaff Catering Napa
Chefs’ Market 257.0322 napadowntown.com
101 S. Coombs Y-4 254.8160 mtcatering.com Upvalley
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Knickerbockers’ Catering
Auction Napa Valley
1314 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.9278
Napa Valley Vintners 963.3388 napavintners.com Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers 935.0803 sonomavalleywine.com
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Wedding Site
Park Avenue Catering & Event Production
Wedding hot spots for couples on the search for “just the right place” to tie the knot is in abundance in the Napa and Sonoma Valley. Auberge du Soleil is graced with a location that has gorgeous vistas and serves couples the ideal location for an intimate celebration of exchanging their vows. Your wedding will always be remembered in this setting where guests will commemorate the ceremony, savor the fine cuisine, enjoy world class wines and cuddle under Italian linens in the exquisitely decorated rooms. The Carneros Inn provides that magical place with all their Wine Country rustic charm that includes panoramic hillsides along with their fabulous understated luxury. Imagine combining this perfect location as you set the stage for saying “I do”. Voted “One of the Top 25 Romantic Getaways in the World” by Travel + Leisure Magazine, couples will not hesitate to choose this as a wedding site to create all the memorable moments of their special day. Speaking of perfect, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa offers a fantastic destination for a wedding and a remarkable reception. Situated in the heart of the Sonoma Valley among some of the world’s most famous wineries and vistas, brides and grooms find this elegant resort filled with special
591 Mercantile Dr., Cotati 793.9645 parkavecater.com Sonoma
Café La Haye BEST WEDDING SITE Napa
Carneros Inn 4048 Carneros Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com *Upvalley
Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com
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gala brings together the family of Napa Valley Vintners member wineries pouring some of the world’s finest wines along with enormous hospitality, the culinary excellence of the valley’s renowned chefs and the ever present efforts of the local volunteers. The community charities that benefit from the event realize that it is not just about the glitz and glamour but the “treasure” this auction provides them as the true beneficiaries of this amazing effort. The Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction takes center stage in the Sonoma Valley in the fall as their must attend happening! A good time is had by the crowd as their auction raises the big bucks at this highly attended event to benefit Sonoma Valley charities. They love to show off the Sonoma Valley’s finest food and wines, exclusive winemaker’s dinners, multiple VIP events and the grand finale - the Auction.
140 E. Napa St. 935.5994 cafelahaye.com
amenities that will make their wedding day an unforgettable and blissful day. Best Flower Shop
Creating magic all year around is definitely what the local “floral masters” in Wine Country exhibit with their amazing bouquets. Beautiful flowers are pivotal in celebrating any time of year for all Wine Country floral lovers. Where would the holiday season be without red Poinsettias and garland or Valentine’s Day without several dozen red roses? Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts in Napa has shared in the celebration of every occasion, from weddings to anniversaries with their elegant custom arrangements. Tesoro in St. Helena presents the right texture and seasonal touches in every lush and fabulous arrangement they provide. Anne Appleman Flowers & Plants in Sonoma has continued to delight people with exquisite flowers for all special events that add that extra colorful sparkle and visible beauty when they arrive.
Meadowood | St. Helena
Best Caterer
Exceptionally appetizing food and the ability to creatively design the environment is the true gift of the “Best Of ” Wine Country catering experts this year. Melissa of Melissa Teaff Catering in Napa is the recipient of many awards and accolades from clients and friends as she always caters each event with delicious foods and the most remarkable touches. She brings every event to life with the extraordinary promise that “only the best will do” and has lived by and built her business on her philosophy of making those around her full of joy. Knickerbockers’ Catering in St. Helena, with Chef Shannon Kelly has delivered French Cuisine excellence to the Napa Valley, in a diverse array of event sizes and complexities. Catering Chef Kelly was recently featured on the Food Network where he highlighted his cuisine recommendations and talents. Giving the best attention culinary creativity, executive chef Bruce Riezenman of Park Avenue Catering & Event Production can light up your eyes with the finest dining menus, signature desserts and event production available in the Sonoma County area. He has brought fine dining cuisine out of the restaurant and to the plates of private events in the Sonoma Valley and all over Northern California. BEST OF
Wine Country Inn | St. Helena
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BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE *Napa
Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main St. 226.7372 nvoh.org Upvalley
Lincoln Theater 100 California Dr., Yountville 944.1300 lincolntheater.com Sonoma
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa 546.3600 wellsfargocenterarts.com
BEST ART GALLERY *Napa
MJ Shaer Gallery 500 Main Street 944.9211 mjschaergallery.com Upvalley
I. Wolk Gallery 1354 Main St., St. Helena 963.8800 iwolkgallery.com Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway 939.7862 svma.org
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MJ Shaer Gallery | Napa
THE REAL SCENE The Curtain Rises on Fabulous Arts and Entertainment In Wine Country, the lively and captivating scene brings us world class shows, dynamic events, unique exhibits, gallery openings, art trails and open studios that are certain to inspire the artistic and cultural desire in all of us. Spend time meeting a new artist, visit a beautiful gallery, take in a museum show or simply observe a craftsman at work. This array of art and entertainment choices presents all the reasons for audiences to embrace the arts and keep coming back for more. Needless to say, your schedule could fill up in a hurry when you explore and enjoy all of the wonderful experiences that Wine Country has to offer. Art Galleries
Remarkable is a powerful word to describe the Napa and Sonoma Valleys world famous selection of fine wines and the scenic views. However, when enjoying the excellent tastings of world renowned wines, take the time to stop by the Valley’s many art galleries and have a first hand experience with the art world of Wine Country. Find a moment to explore these beautiful venues that offer extraordinary collections of sculptures, paintings and superior crafts. Whether you are looking for something special for your home or you are a fine art collector, these treasures are a delight to find. For those who love art and the Napa Valley, M J Shaer Gallery in Napa presents exclusive and original two and three dimensional fine art from a number of new and established Wine Country artists. This unique experience includes visiting this inspiring gallery
filled with contemporary paintings in oil, watercolor and pastels. Eloquently described as a visual pleasure, don’t miss the sculptural art, glass and mixed mediums. While takingin the upvalley town of St. Helena, the I. Wolk Gallery is a recommended stop for the amazing works of many gifted artists. Well known for their established and emerging artists, the intriguing and spacious gallery showcases fine art through featured paintings, works on paper, sculptures and much more. Are you looking for that “Cultural Hot Spot?” Stop by The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, recognized by those in the know as “a sophisticated cultural experience, with a hometown heart.” The largest visual arts organization in the San Francisco/North Bay Region is becoming a well known Wine Country destination. They proudly present exhibits that rotate every six weeks and there are always popular and strong reactions to the work.
Lincoln Theater | Yountville
Performing Arts
As you plan your perfect weekend, be part of the audiences that gives their energetic applause for the marvelous shows being presented at the Napa and Sonoma Valley’s performing arts and entertainment centers. Whether it is comedy, dance, theater, musicals or symphony concerts, audiences are cheering for the variety of premiere shows offered at these top quality venues. Every year both the Lincoln Theater Napa Valley (Yountville) and the Napa Valley Opera House (Napa), touch the lives of thousands of people with performances by top internationally known artists. Both theaters are located in the heart of the Napa Valley and present their performances in settings that are modern, elegant and filled with anticipation as the curtain goes up. Just a few miles to the north in Santa Rosa, The Wells Fargo Center for the Arts invites people to enjoy shows in their spacious performing arts auditoriums, in an intimate cabaret, and on outdoor festival grounds with a big tent. Completely supported by the community, they present over 100 annual performances and are one of California’s largest providers of arts education programs for children.
di Rosa Preserve | Napa
BEST OF Volakis Gallery | Yountville
di Rosa Preserve | Napa
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| Shopping
WINE COUNTRYA SHOPPERS PARADISE Best Shoe Store
For the shoe lover in all of us, who know that what we wear on our feet is just as important as that flirty little black dress when we head out on the town. If shoes have become your passion, have we got the shops for you! Buyer, owner and consumer of Foot Candy in St. Helena, Carolyn Butler, brings an upscale and international shoe selection to Napa Valley. Shoes On First in downtown Napa and Sole Desire in the Sonoma Valley have brought the comfort shoe into mainstream fashion with equal zest. It is a perfect fit for those looking to find the most stylish footwear selections from domestic and international brands. Best Jewelry Store
Craftsmanship in any form can be observed and certainly be appreciated. The art of jewelry making and its challenges are infinite. With so many mediums to work with, Lori Wear, Owner & Designer for Spinelle Fine Jewelers in Napa offers true character in the pieces she designs, manufactures and displays in her warm and inviting space. David's in St. Helena offers an international selection from the spectacular Aquamarine drop earrings to the stunning Tahitian cultured pearl necklace, simply magnificent. Their tradition of excellence has spanned 30 years in capturing and tending the attention of locals and tourists. For the element that matches an ensemble, Sonoma Silver Company features everything from gemstone jewelry for the modern taste to more subtle metal hues for the everyday. Best Resale Store
With being green finding a place in every passing season, our resale stores have become a hunting ground to create any outfit with a hip urban feel. Looking for that perfectly unique frock for your next celebration or simply something to enhance your day to day wardrobe? Betty's Girl Boutique owner Kim Northrup, in downtown Napa, presents so many wonderful styles and unusual outfits to choose from. Her reputation for having the favorite vin-
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Mustard Seed Clothing Co. | Napa
101 South Coombs Street, Y-4, Napa, California 94559 office: 707.254.8160 facsimile: 707.254.0230 web: www.MTCatering.com email: info@MTCatering.com
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BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
tage store around town is more than well deserved. UpValley, Lolo's Second to None will inspire you with their well-dressed windows, designer clothing and eclectic items to add to any wardrobe. In Sonoma, The Church Mouse offers a "never-ending closet" of great vintage pieces.
BEST SECONDHAND STORE *Napa
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Betty’s Girl Boutique
Williamson & Co.
1239 First St. 254.7560
1267 Napa Town Center 224.5284
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Lolo’s Second To None
Mario’s Men’s Clothing
1120 Main St., St. Helena 963.7972
1223 Main St., St. Helena 963.1603
Sonoma Sonoma
The Church Mouse
Eraldi’s Menswear & Shoes
15 E. Napa St. 938.9797 stfrancischurchmouse.org
475 First St. West 996.2013
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
BEST SHOE STORE *Napa
Copperfield’s Books
Trends may come and go, but style always remains. In Napa, The Mustard Seed Clothing Co is a style haven tucked away downtown. Here, you will be sure to find the classics and forward trends to wrap yourself in warm scarves or dress downright cool in sheik dresses. For fun and flirty outfits and all your favorite labels, head UpValley to Tay & Grace or visit The Loop in Sonoma. To find the classic style all men look good wearing, Williamson & Co in Napa is sure to please, from the golf course to the board room. If a new look is what you are seeking in the New Year, Mario's Men's Clothing in St. Helena has just the right selection of beautifully tailored shirts and more; the perfect fit for your lifestyle. And in Sonoma, Eraldi's Menswear & Shoes has emerged as the men's equivalent to a fashion boutique, a tried and true mixture with modern and eclectic styles.
3900A Bel Aire Plaza 252.8002 copperfields.net
Best Book Store
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Shoes On First
The Mustard Seed Clothing Co.
1227 First St. 252.7280
1301 Napa Town Center 255.4222 mustardseedclothing.com
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Foot Candy Upvalley
Tay & Grace 6525 Washington St., Yountville 944.8307
1239 Main St., St. Helena 452 E. First St. Ste. E, Sonoma 963.2040 938.3876 footcandyshoes.com
Sonoma
The Loop
Sonoma
461 First St. 939.8400
Sole Desire
BEST JEWELRY STORE
500 W. Napa St. 933.1702 soledesire.com
*Napa
BEST BOOK STORE
Spinelle Fine Jewelers 1232 First St. 253.7789 spinelle.net Upvalley
*Napa
David’s 1343 Main St., St. Helena 963.0239 davidsjewelers.com
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riverhousebooksnapavalley.com
River House Books 1234 Adams St., St. Helena 963.1163
Sonoma Silver Company 491 First St. West 933.0999 sonomasilver.com
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Best Women's Clothing Store/ Best Men's Clothing Store
Sonoma
Copperfield’s Books 1330 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga 942.1616 copperfields.net
Reading enthusiasts need to look no further than our local book stores for a best seller or that hard to find reference book. Hardback or paperback, these stores invite you to casually meander down their long rows of books, magazines and gift items. Copperfield’s Books in Napa and Calistoga welcomes you with a warm and colorful atmosphere, an incomparable literary selection and the friendliest staff to help you find that perfect book. River House Books UpValley offers everything from Napa Valley coffee table books for the entertainer, that new fictional and biographical choice, or the collection-worthy piece that satisfies the search for a rare book. BEST OF
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| Home & Garden
09 BESTOF WINNERS
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT BUSINESS *Napa
Home Depot 225 Soscol Ave. 251.0162 homedepot.com Upvalley
Central Valley Builders Supply 1100 Vintage Ave., St. Helena 1790 Soscol Ave., Napa 963.3622 257.8888 cvbsupply.com Sonoma
Friedman’s Home Improvement 1360 Broadway 939.8811 friedmanshome.com
BEST ANTIQUE SHOP *Napa
Antiques On Second 1370 Second St. 252.6353
AT HOME IN WINE COUNTRY Best Home Furnishings for the Interior Designer in All of Us
Whether you are looking for classic furniture selections, quality design assistance or simply that perfect sofa and chair, you will find the perfect place to shop in Wine Country. For excellence in home décor Martin Design in St. Helena offers a more modern feel for homeowners on the scout for the unusual rustic piece or eclectic pottery. Living amongst the natural inspirations all around us, Custom House of Napa and Harvest Home Stores in the Sonoma Valley are the perfect furnishing stores to warm up your home’s style with that special addition for every room.
Best Garden Nursery
Upvalley
Best Home Improvement Business
Antique Fair
Building supply center, hardware store, home improvement center and community awareness advocate? The Home Depot in Napa has been inspiring do-it-yourselfers to finish their kitchen remodel and bedroom paint job by offering every tool, appliance and garden accessory under the sun and even in-store instruction classes! Central Valley Builders Supply in St. Helena has offered responsive, flexible and creative problem solving for their customers to help their projects get done on time and within budget. Friedman’s Home Improvement of Sonoma has truly raised the bar in dedicating their attention and time to improving the lives around them. Whether it is building homes for senior citizens or procurement of a wide variety of green products, this store continues to become a symbol for improving more than homes.
6512 Washington St. 944.8440 antiquefair.com Sonoma
Sonoma Country Antiques 23999 Arnold Dr. 938.8315 sonomacountryantiques.com
BEST GARDEN NURSERY *Napa
Van Winden Pueblo Garden Center 1805 Pueblo Ave. 255.8400 Upvalley
Whiting Nursery 738 Main St., St. Helena 963.5358 whitings.com Sonoma
Wedekind’s Garden Center 21095 Broadway 938.2727
Best Antique Shop
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dealer to bring that special piece into your line of sight. At Antiques On Second in Napa you’ll find not only beautiful accent pieces, but eclectic jewelry to add to your collection. Each item at the Antique Fair in Yountville has a long history of travel and drama which can be narrated in exquisite detail by the owners. Most of their pieces, in addition to being unique, come with a wonderful history. Sonoma Country Antiques has those selections you have been looking everywhere to find that softly mesh with your taste in overstuffed couches and modern lamps.
Wine Country gardening is more than plants, dirt and a shovel. Planting tomatoes, herbs or a favorite rose variety can be calming and fruitful with the right timing and blend of watering and care. But for those without a natural green thumb, where do you go to get the proper guidance? In St. Helena, Whiting Nursery always exceeds expectations with high quality plants and gardening products displayed beautifully all year around. The focus of the nursery is undoubtedly the David Austin rose garden located just in front of the historic Logan/Ives residence. Van Winden Pueblo Garden Center in Napa has a beautiful selection of not only adolescent plants but all the necessary accoutrements for your yard to sit, relax, and enjoy the outcome of your labor. The people at Wedekind’s Garden Center in Sonoma offers many tips and expertise having to do with planting fruit trees, flowering or nut trees plus much more. Their helping hand and know-how with landscaping creativity is a perfect combination for a garden of any size. BEST OF
ANTIQUES ON SECOND 1370 2ND Street, Napa, CA 94559 707-252-6353
“BEST OF NAPA” ANTIQUE STORE 4 YEARS Antique décor, primitives, glassware, pottery, jewelry, clothes and much more
Thank you to all of our previous passengers and to the Napa Valley for consistently voting Balloons Above the Valley the best overall hot air balloon ride in the Napa Valley. Get carried away as you dance with the wind above Napa Valley in a colorful hot air balloon! Afterwards, celebrate your celestial adventure with a festive champagne brunch where you can reminisce about your journey!
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| Family Outings
09 BESTOF WINNERS
BEST FAMILY OUTING *Napa
PB & J’s Party, Bounce & Jump 849 Jackson St. #4A 226.5867 partyatpbjs.com Upvalley
Safari West 3315 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa 579.2551 safariwest.com Sonoma
Sonoma TrainTown 20264 Broadway 938.3912 traintown.com
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE *Napa
FAMILY FUN IN WINE COUNTRY Families can delight and discover a host of activities around the Wine Country. Exploring the town square, picnicking in a park, visiting museums and enjoying summers filled with farmer’s markets, county fairs and a few parades, are just a few of the fun things that can be experienced.
The Learning Faire 1343 Main St. 253.1024 learningfaire.com Upvalley
Hansel & Gretel 6525 Washington St., Yountville 944.2954 Sonoma
Half-Pint 450 First St. East, St. E 938.1722
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT *Napa
Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 645 First St. 254.9700 realcheesepizza.com Upvalley
Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford 963.1792 hillstone.com Sonoma
Mary’s Pizza Shack 8 W. Spain St. 938.8300 maryspizzashack.com
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Family adventures in Napa start with PB & J’s Party, Bounce & Jump that offers the
excitement of romping in the bouncy houses and enjoying their extensive play areas. These are perfect attractions for children any day of the week. Safari West presents a chance for family exploration and to “get up close and personal” with wild animals. With access to the animals in their natural habitat, everyone has the opportunity to learn about
endangered species while spending some quality time together. Sonoma’s Traintown takes families on a journey of discovery through trains, tracks and animals and a 46 foot tall ferris wheel leaving adults and children alike with fond memories of this family day together. Best Children’s Store
Who can resist passing a whimsical mobile or plush teddy bear in a vibrant window display without peaking inside. In the Napa Valley, The Learning Faire offers toys that inspire a child’s imagination and creativity far beyond simple playtime. When looking for that special little tots outfit or gift, be sure to stop by Hansel & Gretel Clothes Loft in Yountville. In Sonoma, Half-Pint will let you into their world of stylish clothing and accessories ranging from infant to child. Best Family Restaurants
A family outing has to include some of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys favorite family dining. - As you travel upvalley, Rutherford Grill invites you to enjoy their mouth-watering ribs or one of the best roasted chickens anywhere. For a great time and casual atmosphere moms and dads are heading to Filippi’s Pizza Grotto in Napa for pizza and other traditional Italian meals. For a truly warm and inviting family dining experience Mary’s Pizza Shack in Sonoma serves up favorites for everyone in the family. BEST OF
Napa Community Bank is a full service community bank. We are local people helping local people every day. We owe our success to the support of our community and to the hard work of our employees, and we express our appreciation through our contributions of time and resources to local charities and community efforts.
Putting Community Back Into Banking.
We’re local. You’re local. Let’s talk!
Napa Community Bank 700 Trancas Street Napa, CA 94558 707.227.9300 www.napacommunitybank.com BESTOF 2 0 0 9
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SERVICES Making our Lives Easier – What could be better?
They touch our lives daily and provide the Wine Country community with valued goods and services that keep the local commerce moving. Service businesses are all about the day to day details that provide immeasurable value and enhance our quality of life. These services are the strength of our community and have provided enormous dedication over many years. Banks
They say hello and know you by name… the tellers and officers are eager to assist you with opening an account, finding that best new product or loan as well as supporting all the community events and fundraisers. Personal Service is certainly the slogan of these local and popular financial institutions. Napa Community Bank and Sonoma Valley Bank strive to meet the needs of their customers with up-close and individual attention on a daily basis. They define “outstanding service” in local banking. Umpqua Bank and their staff are passionate when they say “Welcome to the World’s Greatest Bank,” They know this expression is consistent with their commitment to all customers and their loyal contributions to the area at large. Best Auto Repair
Having our cars well oiled and ready for the road is a life necessity for most of us. A driving mishap or your car breaking down is never on the top of our “how I want to spend my day” lists. However, the “Best Of ” winners can certainly ease the pain of repairing our cars and keeping them maintained to perfection! Leave it to the experts to make
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your vehicle as good as new. We love our cars, probably more than we would like to admit and only want to leave them with people we trust. The folks at Byron’s Auto Body in Napa have made repairing dings and dents their passion. Picking up your car without any reminders of the scratched paint or bended bumper is a great feeling. Similarly, Canon Creek Service in St. Helena and Pacific Rim Auto Repair in Sonoma offers this same level of relief. When we return for our cars, they are practically new again! Best Auto Dealer
Locals agree that the best place to look for a new car is right here with our own Wine Country dealers. It is not surprising that the valley’s residents overwhelming prefer these hometown picks in Napa and Sonoma for their solid reputations, great selections, competitive pricing and their outstanding personal service. When it comes to the “vehicle” that gets us to our jobs on time and brings the family home safely we want peace of mind. Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet-Toyota has focused on innovative and practical solutions to buying, selling and the upkeep on cars to start changing the way the community views and counts on their business. EPPS Chevrolet-Pontiac and Bonanza Ford-Lincoln-Mercury has also outfitted themselves in the most modern tools to get your vehicle diagnosed accurately and efficiently to save their customers as much time as possible. It is always a pleasure to find that new car so close to home. Best Real Estate Agent/Company
Two valleys with exceptional real estate, right in the heart of the world’s most renowned wine country with vineyard vistas for miles around…that is what these “Best Of ” winners work with everyday in their professional lives. Most people dream of moving to wine country, retiring to their home set amongst the vineyards to sip wine or some cold iced tea while enjoying the beautiful weather. Rolling hills of grape vines and picture perfect valleys are the backdrop to this lush and bountiful area we call home. Whether your dream house is reminiscent of an Italian villa or the perfect wine country vacation home, Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley in Napa has just the place you’ve been looking for. Morgan Lane Real Estate makes the transition from seller to buyer and back again as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Their expertise and understanding of market trends clearly satisfies their clients. In Sonoma, the Frank Howard Allen Realtors proudly draws on their 100-year traditions to always focus on the highest level of service and client satisfaction. Finding your dream house or selling one could not be easier if you are working with these leading real estate pro’s! BEST OF
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BEST BANK
BEST AUTO REPAIR
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Napa Community Bank
Byron’s Inc. Auto Body
700 Trancas St. 227.9300 napacommunitybank.com
906 Enterprise Way 253.8615 byrons.com
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Umpqua Bank
Canon Creek Service
1065 Main St., St. Helena 305 Soscol Ave., Napa 967.4621 265.3261 umpquabank.com
515 Sanitarium Rd., St. Helena 963.9368 Sonoma
Pacific Rim Auto Repair 505 W. Napa St. 935.4444
Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Bank 202 W. Napa St. 18615 Sonoma Hwy. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.3200 sonomavalleybank.com
BEST AUTO DEALER
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT/COMPANY *Napa
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley 1775 Lincoln Ave. 258.5200 cbnapavalley.com
*Napa
Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet-Toyota
Upvalley
466 & 583 Soscol Ave. 255.7600 jimmyvasserchevytoyota.com
Morgan Lane Real Estate 6795 Washington St., Yountville 944.8500 morganlane.com
Upvalley
Epps Chevrolet-Pontiac
Sonoma
555 Main St., St. Helena 963.3681 eppschevy.com
Frank Howard Allen Realtors 470 First St. East 939.2000 fhasonoma.com
Sonoma
Bonanza Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 977 W. Napa St. 996.4417
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| Napa Valley Winery
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NAPA ANDRETTI WINERY............................................4162 BIG RANCH RD ..................255-3524 ARTESA VINEYARDS & WINERY ........................1345 HENRY RD ..........................224-1668 BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS..................................1075 BUCHLI STATION RD ..........252-9065 CARNEROS CREEK ............................................1285 DEALY LN ..........................253-9463 CHATEAU POTELLE WINERY ............................3875 MT VEEDER RD. ..................255-9440 CHIMNEY ROCK WINERY ................................5350 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............257-2641 CLOS DU VAL WINERY......................................5330 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............259-2200 DARIOUSH WINERY ..........................................4240 SILVERADO TRAIL ................257-2345 DOMAINE CARNEROS ......................................1240 DUHIG RD ........................257-0101 HAVENS & FRANUS ..........................................2055 HOFFMAN LN ..................944-2475 THE HESS COLLECTION....................................4411 REDWOOD RD ..................255-1144 KOVES-NEWLAN VINEYARDS & WINERY ........5225 SOLANO AVE. ....................257-2399 LUNA VINEYARDS ............................................2921 SILVERADO TRIAL ................255-5862 MADONNA ESTATE/MT. ST. JOHN ..................5400 OLD SONOMA RD ............255-8864 MONTICELLO VINEYARDS ................................4242 BIG RANCH RD ..................253-2802 REYNOLD’S FAMILY WINERY ............................3266 SILVERADO TRAIL ................258-2558 PINE RIDGE WINERY ........................................5901 SILVERADO TRAIL ................252-9777 SHAFER VINEYARDS..........................................6154 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............944-2877 SIGNORELLO VINEYARDS ................................4500 SILVERADO TRAIL ................255-5990 SILVERADO VINEYARDS....................................6121 SILVERADO TRAIL ................257-1770 STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS ............................5766 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............944-2020 STELTZNER VINEYARDS ....................................5998 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............252-7272 TREFETHEN VINEYARDS....................................1160 OAK KNOLL AVE ..............255-7700 WILLIAM HILL WINERY......................................1761 ATLAS PEAK RD ..................224-4477 ZD WINES..........................................................8383 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............963-5188
YOUNTVILLE CLIFF LEDE ........................................................1473 YNTVL CROSSRD ................944-8642 BELL WINE CELLARS..........................................6200 WASHINGTON ST ..............944-1673 COSTENTINO WINERY......................................7415 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-1220 DOMAINE CHANDON ......................................1 CALIFORNIA DR ........................944-2280 GOOSECROSS CELLARS....................................1119 STATE LN ............................944-1986 ROBERT SINSKY VINEYARDS ............................320 SILVERADO TRAIL ................944-9090 VINE CLIFF WINERY ..........................................7400 SILVERADO TRAIL ................944-2388
OAKVILLE CARDINALE ESTATE ..........................................1600 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-2807 GROTH VINEYARDS & WINERY ........................750 OAKVILLE CROSSROAD ........944-0290 NAPA CELLARS ..................................................7481 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-2565 NAPA WINE COMPANY ....................................7830-40 ST. HELENA HWY ..........944-8669 OAKVILLE RANCH/MINER FAMILY....................7850 SILVERADO TRAIL ................944-9500 OPUS ONE ........................................................7900 ST. HELENA HWY ..............944-9442 PLUMPJACK WINERY ........................................620 OAKVILLE ............................945-1220 ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY ............................7801 ST. HELENA HWY ..............226-1395 ROBERT PEPI WINERY ......................................7585 ST. HELENA HWY ..............944-2807 SILVER OAK CELLARS ........................................915 OKVL CROSSROAD................944-8808 TURNBULL WINE CELLARS................................8210 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-5839
RUTHERFORD BEAULIEU VINEYARDS ......................................1960 ST. HELENA HWY ................967-5200 CAKEBREAD CELLARS ......................................8300 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-5221 CAYMUS VINEYARDS ........................................8700 CONN CREEK RD ................967-3010 FRANCISCAN OAKVILLE ESTATE ......................1178 GALLERON RD ..................963-7111 GRGICH HILLS CELLAR ....................................1829 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-2784 MUMM NAPA VALLEY ......................................8445 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-3434
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RUBICON ESTATE ..............................................1991 ST. HELENA HWY ................968-1177 PEJU PROVINCE ................................................8466 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-3600 ROUND HILL VINEYARDS ................................1680 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-9503 RUTHERFORD GROVE WINERY ........................1673 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-0544 RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY ............................200 RUTHERFORD HILL RD ..........963-1871 SAWYER CELLARS..............................................8350 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-1980 SEQUOIA GROVE VINEYARDS..........................8338 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-2945 ST. SUPERY ........................................................8440 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-4507 SULLIVAN VINEYARDS ......................................1090 GALLERON RD ....................963-9646
ST HELENA BEAUCANON WINERY......................................1695 ST. HELENA. HWY ..............965-3520 BERINGER VINEYARDS......................................2000 MAIN ST ..............................963-7115 BURGESS CELLARS ............................................1108 DEER PARK RD ....................963-4766 CHARLES KRUG WINERY ..................................2800 MAIN ST ..............................967-2200 CONN CREEK WINERY ....................................8711 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-9100 DUCKHORN VINEYARDS ..................................1000 LODI LANE ........................963-7108 EDGEWOOD ESTATE ........................................401 ST. HELENA HWY ..................963-7293 FLORA SPRINGS WINERY..................................677 ST HELENA HWY ..................967-8032 FOLIE A DUEX WINERY ....................................3070 N. ST. HELENA HWY ............963-1160 FREEMARK ABBEY WINERY ..............................3022 N ST. HELENA HWY ............963-9698 WILLIAM HARRISON VINEYARDS ....................1443 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-8310 HALL WINERY....................................................401 S. ST. HELENA HWY ........866-667-4255 HEITZ WINE CELLARS ......................................436 ST. HELENA HWY ..................963-3542 JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS ............................200 TAPLIN RD, ............................963-2745 LOUIS M. MARTINI............................................254 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-2736 MARKHAM VINEYARDS ....................................2812 N ST. HELENA HWY ............963-5292 MERRYVALE VINEYARDS ..................................1000 MAIN ST ............................963-2225 MILAT VINEYARDS ............................................1091 ST. HELENA HWY ..............963-0758 PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS ..................1281 LEWELLING LN ..................963-7678 RAYMOND VINEYARDS ....................................849 ZINFANDEL LN ....................963-3141 ROMBAUER VINEYARDS....................................3522 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-5170 RUSTRIDGE WINERY ........................................2910 LWER CHILES VLLY RD ..........963-9353 SCHWEIGER VINEYARDS ..................................4015 SPRING MTN. RD ................963-4882 ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS ................................2867 ST. HELENA HWY ..............967-3033 TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES/ SUTTER HOME WINERY ....................................100 MAIN ST ..............................963-3104 V. SATTUI WINERY ............................................1111 WHITE LN ........................963-7774 VILLA MT. EDEN ................................................8711 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-9100 WHITEHALL LANE WINERY ..............................1563 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-9454
CALISTOGA CLOS PEGASE ..................................................1060 DUNAWEAL LN ..................942-4981 CUVAISON WINERY..........................................4500 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-6266 DUTCH HENRY WINERY....................................4300 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-5771 GRAESER WINERY ............................................255 PETRIFIED FORST RD. ............942-4437 ROBERT PECOTA WINERY ................................3299 BENNETT LN ......................942-6625 STERLING VINEYARDS ......................................1111 DUNAWEAL LN ..................942-3344 STONEGATE WINERY ........................................1183 DUNAWEAL LN ..................942-6500 STORYBOOK MOUNTAIN ................................3835 HWY 128 ............................942-5310 SUMMERSVILLE ANDRIANA..............................1171 TUBBS LN ..........................942-5508 TRAULSEN VINEYARDS ....................................2250 LAKE COUNTY HWY ............942-0283 VIGIL VINEYARDS & WINERY............................3340 HWY 128 ......................800 94-VIGIL WERMUTH WINERY ..........................................3942 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-5924
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| Sonoma Winery Map WINERY
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SONOMA BARTHOLOMEW PARK WINERY........................1000 VINEYARD LN.
..................935-9511
SONOMA VALLEY
BUENA VISTA WINERY......................................18000 OLD WINERY RD. ............926-1266 CLINE CELLARS ................................................24737 HWY 121 ..........................940-4000 CASTLE VINEYARDS ..........................................1105 CASTLE RD.
......................966-4188
GLORIA FERRER ................................................23555 HWY 121 ........................996-7256 GUNDLACH-BUNDSCHU..................................2000 DENMARK ST. ....................938-5277 NICHOLSON RANCH........................................4200 NAPA RD. ............................938-8822 RAVENSWOOD ................................................18701 GEHRICKE RD. ..................933-2332 ROCHE CARNEROS ESTATE ..............................28700 ARNOLD DR. ....................935-7115 SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE ..............................602 BONNEAU RD. ......................939-9363 SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS ..................................389 FOURTH ST. EAST ..................933-3230 SONOMA CREEK WINERY ................................23355 MILLERICK RD. ..................938-3031 VIANSA WINERY ..............................................25200 ARNOLD DR. ....................935-4700
GLEN ELLEN ARROWOOD VINEYARDS ................................14347 SONOMA HWY 12 ............938-5170 BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY ..............................1883 LONDON RANCH RD. ........935-3000 B.R. COHN WINERY ..........................................15140 SONOMA HWY ................931-7924 GLEN ELLEN WINERY........................................14301 ARNOLD DR. ..................939-6277 VALLEY OF THE MOON WINERY......................777 MADRONE RD. ......................939-4510
KENWOOD CALE CELLARS ..................................................161 JESSIE ST. ..............................833-6050 CHATEAU ST. JEAN ..........................................8555 SONOMA HWY ..................833-4134 DEERFIELD RANCH WINERY ............................1310 WARM SPRINGS RD............. 833-5214 KAZ VINEYARD & WINERY................................233 ADOBE CANYON RD. ............833-6131 KENWOOD VINEYARDS....................................9592 SONOMA HWY ..................833-5891 KUNDE ESTATE WINERY ..................................10155 SONOMA HWY ................833-5501 LANDMARK ......................................................101 ADOBE CANYON ..................833-2536 LEDSON WINERY ..............................................7335 SONOMA HWY ..................537-3810 MAYO FAMILY....................................................13101 ARNOLD DR. ....................938-9401 MOONDANCE CELLARS....................................9575 SONOMA HWY ..................833-6131 NELSON ESTATE................................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................833-5504 ONE WORLD WINERY ......................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................823-9463 SABLE RIDGE VINEYARDS ................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................542-3138 ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS ..................................8450 SONOMA HWY ..................833-4666 SMOTHERS/REMICK RIDGE ..............................9575 SONOMA HWY ..................833-6131 STONE CREEK WINES ......................................9380 SONOMA HWY ..................833-5070 TANTALUS WINERY ..........................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................773-1222
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