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World-class wines of elegance, At Sequoia Grove Winery, we believe that Cabernet Sauvignon and other red wines work with a much wider variety of dishes than the typical red wine, red meat “rules” would permit. Our philosophy for wine and food pairings focuses on making small adjustments to prepared dishes in order to preserve or enhance the flavors of the wine. But don’t just take our word for it – come see for yourself! Settle in as you enjoy tasting top-tier Single Vineyard and Reserve red wines expertly paired with a variety of cuisines prepared by in-house wine and food expert, Chef Britny Maureze.

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A TASTE FOR CABERNET WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE – Taste exceptional wines reflecting Napa Valley AVAs paired with bites by wine and food expert Chef Britny Maureze (available Wednesday-Sunday) CURRENT RELEASE TASTING – Explore a spectrum of current release Napa Valley wines in the historic Tasting Barn or a private patio table (weather permitting).

SINGLE VINEYARD TASTING – This tasting is designed for both the serious Cabernet Sauvignon aficionado and those who want a better understanding of how terroir influences the characteristics of fine wine.

Pairing options from our Patio Pairings Menu curated by Chef Britny are avaialble for both the Current Release Tasting and the Single Vineyard Tasting.

www.sequoiagrove.com • 707-339-5757 concierge@sequoiagrove.com Wednesday-Monday, 10-5, last seating at 3:30 8338 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

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CREATING SINCE 1980

FOR THREE GENERATIONS and 42 years, our family has worked to ensure that every time a bo le of our wine is uncorked, delightful memories are created. With each vintage and varietal, we raise the bar, working tirelessly to deliver the best possible wines and customer service.

Tasting Rooms in Napa Valley and Sierra Foothills Tours & tastings available daily by appointment. Reservations: 866.280.2582

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Visit Bennett Lane Winery – Home of 67 90+ Point Wines from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Come visit the friendliest tasting room in the Napa Valley.

Open daily 10am-5:30pm by appointment 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga 707-942-6684 | www.bennettlane.com

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NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE 10 | VOLUME 41

FEATURES ON THE COVER: 14 | FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS Iconic Napa Valley Winery with a Worthy Cause 18 | Mushroom Madness in Mendocino Countywide November 4-13

20 | Wine Recommendations Local Favorites for Your Thanksgiving table. Cheers!

22 | Cabernet Season In Napa Valley Napa’s Premier Celebration of Cabernet

24 | Craft Cider Not Just Wine Country Anymore

32 | Cole’s Chop House A Legendary Favorite in Downtown Napa

34 | Empress M Taste The Best of China, No Passport Required

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ON THE COVER: FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – Iconic Winery with a Worthy Rich and Leslie Frank are two people whose personalities are bigger than life, and so is the winery they founded, Frank Family Vineyards. Rich’s career included decades as head of Paramount Studios and President of Disney Studios. Leslie’s career spanned decades as an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and news anchor.

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Craft Cider – Not Just Wine Country Anymore Small-Batch Cideries are Keeping Heirloom Apple Orchards Thriving as Vineyards Continue to Increase

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#1 of the 10 Best Napa Valley Wineries to visit.

– CALIFORNIA WINERY ADVISOR

Wines Sold Only at the Winery | Open Daily 9-6 (Winter 9-5) | 1111 White Lane, St. Helena | 707.963.7774 | vsattui.com 9

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WHAT’S INSIDE 36 | PREFERRED DINING

REGULARS 29| Breweries, Distilleries & Cider Houses

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36| Preferred Dining 42| Elevated Experiences 44| Wine Tasting Helpful Tips 44| Good To Know Glossary of Popular Wine Words 46| Things To Do 50| Wine Country Calendar 57| Recommended Wineries

Wine Tasting Maps 58 | Sonoma County 60 | Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Plaza, Glen Ellen

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61 | Downtown Healdsburg, Geyserville, Petaluma, Santa Rosa 63 | St. Helena, Calistoga, Yountville 64 | Napa Valley 66 | Downtown Napa

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• Award winning ports & wine • Award-winning ports & wine • Family owned & operated • Family owned & operated since 1979 since 1979 • Custom etched • bottles Award-winning ports & wine • Custom etched bottles

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Open daily 10:30-4:30 • 1281 Lewelling Lane • St. Helena (off Highway 29 across from Louis Martini Winery)

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Exciting news!

After 22 years as editor, I’m over the moon excited to tell you that I am the new owner and publisher of Wine Country This Month and Very Napa Valley magazines!

It was in 2000 that I first met with the late co-founder Doug Martin.

It was he and Elizabeth Garneau who started California Visitors Review in 1981. So much has changed in the last 22 years: • We switched from newsprint to glossy paper • The magazine changed its name to Wine Country This Week • WineCountryThisWeek.com went live • Brehm Communications purchased Wine Country This Week • Wine Country This Month in Central Coast was created • We launched Very Napa Valley Magazine • Throughout the years we also tried other publications including Day Trips in Sonoma County, Napa Valley and Central Coast, Cheers! in Sierra Foothills and the Wine Club Buyers Club.

Then Covid hit. We stopped printing for the first time in 39 years.

Last year we came back as a monthly publication and better than ever!

What has not changed is our valued partners, many that have been with us since the beginning including Rombauer Vineyards, Frank Family Vineyards, Inn at the Tides, Prager Winery & Portworks, V. Sattui Winery and Whitehall Lane Winery. Others that have been with us for almost as long are Bennett Lane Winery, Cole’s Chop House, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Sequoia Grove Winery, St. Francis Winery and Vineyards as well as Beau Wine Tours and Stagecoach Express & Company. It's relationships like these that we value and hope to continue as the list grows.

Our mission has always been to be the best resource for visitors to Wine Country, the one that people look for when they return and folks in hospitality turn to for the most current information on what's happening, where to go and what to do. That will always reamin the same and is a perfect fit because that is something I love to do. When visiting here, I am the one our family and friends call upon to take them wine tasting, sightseeing or to advise them on their travels.

My background started in graphic design at the ROP Graphic Arts program at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa and moved into layout and editing at The Sonoma Index-Tribune. (Or, maybe it started when I was the editor of my second-grade newspaper done on a Ditto machine, or when I designed my first wine label while at Petaluma Junior High!) I even have a 1925 Chandler & Price letterpress for creating artisan invitations, business stationery, note cards and more. Beyond printing, graphic design and playing tour guide, I love cooking for family and friends, hiking and playing most any card game.

I have loved living in Sonoma Valley with my husband, Tony Grant for 33 years. We have a son, Anthony Grant, currently living in Georgia and a daughter, Kali Grant of Sonoma (also a graphic designer) as well as our granddaughter, Abigail Grant, also in Georgia.

I am looking forward to this new beginning and all of the possibilities.

Cheers!

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FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS

Iconic Napa Valley Winery

with a Worthy Cause

BY DON SONDERLING

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Thirty Years of Remarkable Wines and Strong Community Values

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ich and Leslie Frank are two people whose personalities are bigger than life, and so is the winery they founded, Frank Family Vineyards.

Rich’s career included decades as head of Paramount Studios and President of Disney Studios. Leslie’s career spanned decades as an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and news anchor. In their own way, they captured our emotions by bringing news, tears, sorrow, joy, and laughter into our homes and theatres throughout America. And, for the last 30 years, Frank Family Vineyards has brought joy to wine lovers throughout the country through their consistently remarkable wines and strong community values.

Frank Family Vineyards is a leader in Napa Valley.

Their slogan “great wine happens every day” is a concept rooted in the winery’s promise to make every guest experience the best – a sense of slowing down and enjoying the best things in life: family, fine wine, and connection with place. This philosophy is instilled from the top down, from Rich and Leslie’s welcoming

hospitality and steadfast community involvement. The Hollywood-turned-wine-country duo have left an indelible mark on Napa Valley throughout the years and continue to do so.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES Your visit to Frank Family Vineyards will be an experience to remember. There are three tastings to choose from, each with its own focus, such as the Wines of Winston Hill Tasting which explores single-vineyard versatility from Frank Family’s iconic Rutherford estate. Sipping their estate-driven wines, you will learn the history of this unique property, which houses the third oldest winery in Napa Valley.

It’s one thing to grow great grapes and produce great wine, however when you blend the art, science, and passion of winemaking with sharing and preserving Napa Valley history, that becomes extra-special. Simply put, a visit and tasting at Frank Family Vineyards will create memories that will last a lifetime, and I speak from personal experience.

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Magnum is a German Shephard rescue dog and the official winery greeter. During the month of November, 20% of proceeds from Frank Family’s 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and limited-edition plush dog toys will be contributed to support K9s For Warriors.

FRANK FOR A CAUSE During their respective careers, Leslie and Rich Frank were constantly engaged in “community.” Leslie first started serving the community through her poignant reporting of the news and major events (such as Hurricane Katrina and 9/11), where she reported firsthand, and Rich was a steward for bringing laughter and tears on both the big and home screen with shows and films such as Happy Days, the Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and many others. Today, Frank Family Vineyards continues to honor its founders’ philanthropic ethos by raising funds to support local and national charities covering a variety of causes, from health research to hunger relief and animal welfare.

The Frank for a Cause charitable giving campaign was founded in 2018. Annually, a different charity is chosen to partner with, and this year it is K9s FOR WARRIORS. Providing trained service dogs for military veterans suffering from service-related trauma (such as PTSD), this organization not only saves dogs at risk of being abandoned or euthanized but helps improve the lives of our American heroes. This is a project dear to Rich Frank’s heart, in honoring his own father, Hy Frank, a World War II veteran. “Rich and I have cared for and loved many dogs over the years, from Winston, his English Springer Spaniel who was the namesake of our original vineyard estate, to Magnum, our beloved German Shephard rescue and official winery greeter,” says Leslie Frank.

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“Every employee has a special place in their heart for rescue dogs at Frank Family, so it was only natural to have a philanthropic avenue to support them and the American veteran community.”

– Leslie Frank

Rich and Leslie Frank

During the month of November, 20% of proceeds from Frank Family’s 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and limited-edition plush dog toys will be contributed to support this philanthropic organization. Not only will proceeds from winery sales be donated, but additionally there will be a nationwide program with Frank Family’s retail and restaurant partners throughout the United States. So, look for restaurants and retailers featuring Frank Family Napa Cabernet and Carneros Chardonnay and be a part of this communal effort to help veterans who have been such an integral part of our country’s heritage. And, when you see these wines on a wine list, please order a glass and toast our veterans. Supporters of this campaign are also invited to get involved by using #FRANKFORACAUSE when sharing photos of your own four-legged hero on social media.

FRANK FAMILY FUN FACTS • The property was originally purchased in 1892 by Lillie Hitchcock Coit (of Coit Tower fame).

• The gazebo and bell at the entrance of Frank Family remain from Ms. Coit’s private train station on the property.

• The Historic Stone Building on property was built in 1884 and appears on the National Register of Historical Places and listed as a Point of Historical Interest in the state of California.

• Frank Family Vineyards opened in 1993, and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2023 • Award-winning BUBBLES! Frank Family produces four different styles of sparkling wine, in the traditional “méthode champenoise.” Several of these are still hand riddled during production.

• As of 2022 the Frank Family winery became 100% renewable energy powered.

• Winemaker and General Manager Todd Graff celebrated 20 years at Frank Family in 2022 SOME ACCOLADES

A WINNING COMBINATION As iconic as Frank Family Vineyards is to Napa Valley, the Monopoly board game is to the world, so it’s only fitting the two have partnered together on the latest edition of this popular board game. Frank Family Vineyards is one of the historic wineries featured in the new “Monopoly Napa Valley” Limited Edition, and just in time for the holidays! Instead of buying properties such as Boardwalk and Park Place, the Napa edition allows you to acquire Napa wineries, world-class Napa restaurants, cultural sites and more! Learn about Napa the fun way with family and friends, while sipping a glass of Frank Family Vineyards wine. “Like classic Cabernet vintages, Monopoly transcends generations, and we are honored to have such a prominent position on this new board that Napa Valley wine lovers and game collectors will cherish for years to come,” says Rich Frank.

Pick up your board from the Frank Family tasting room or their online wine shop www.frankfamilyvineyards.com, Amazon. com, www.toptrumps.us (American division of Winning Moves International, creators of classic games & puzzles, under license from Hasbro), and CVS. Join Frank Family Vineyards for a festive game day on Saturday, November 19 in honor of National Play Monopoly Day. Tickets include a private picnic table at the winery, a bottle of wine for two, and a Monopoly Napa Valley board to take home with you.

Author Don Sonderling is a freelance writer covering California’s Wine Country lifestyle and culture, from the Central Coast up through the Napa Valley and Sonoma. He may be reached at: donsonderling@gmail.com or IG: @dsonderling

Since its founding, Frank Family Vineyards has consistently received awards for their remarkable wines and world-class hospitality, and this year is no exception: • “Best Napa Valley Winery” – Napa Valley Life Magazine 2022 • “Best Napa Winemaker” – Napa Valley Life Magazine 2022 • “Best White Wine” – Napa Valley Register 2022 • “Best Napa Winery” – Napa Valley Register 2022 However, the most important accolade of all, are the guests that come for the first time, and come again. As Leslie says:

“Tasting delicious wines in an informative and hospitable setting is what we strive for every day.”

See for yourself, they have definitely achieved that! Visit Frank Family Vineyards and experience where great wine, great times, and great memories are made.

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS Open Daily 10am-5pm 1091 Larkmead Ln, Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-0859 www.frankfamilyvineyards.com

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Mushroom Madness in Mendocino Countywide Events: November 4-13

From Pinot to Porcinis, Harvest Mendocino kicks off with new fungi trek aboard the mushroom train, wine events, seasonal ’shroom menus and hotel deals

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he annual Harvest Mendocino kicks into gear November 4-13, with a focus on the region’s top seasonal gem: mushrooms. An ideal time to savor a taste of place and cash in on a variety of hotel deals, take to the trails, belly up for mushroom-laced menus or tie into a beer or winemaker dinner focused on Mr. Fungi. Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 square miles of live oak and stately redwood groves, this Northern California region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties, 500 of which are edible. On tap are a treasure trove of coveted candy cap, chanterelle, porcini and hedgehog mushrooms making the annual haul is nothing short of historic. Visit www.harvest.visitmendocino.com.

SIGNATURE EVENTS Mushroom Train

Saturday, November 12, 11:30am, Fort Bragg, $150

Take a magical mushroom ride back in time through oldgrowth redwoods and pristine wilderness with an optional whiskey tutor-tasting aboard the historic Skunk Train (1885).

The 14-mile loop departs from Fort Bragg traversing Pudding Creek Estuary before landing front and center at the new trestle pavilion at Glen Blair Junction. On tap will be 20+ wineries pouring Mendocino AVA’s award-winning juice, a cache of local chefs crafting mushroom-infused edibles and network of nature trails to trek and treasure the annual haul.

An add-on program featuring Master Distiller Crispin Cain will showcase regional award-winning libations including a selection of Low Gap whiskies and Mendocino Spirits bourbon and rye. Add $50 for whiskey upgrade. www.skunktrain.com

Taste Mendocino

Saturday, November 5, 1-4pm, Redwood Valley, $65

It’s a party for the palate at Barra of Mendocino, where visitors can swirl through the county’s diverse showcase of fine wines, brews and artisanal foods. Take a deep dive into epic Pinot Noirs, skirt the rich cache of regional sparkling wines or dig a bit deeper into the signature CORO blend crafted only in Mendocino. It’s the ultimate trial by flair as 28+ vintners uncork the magic that makes Mendocino County’s 12 AVAs so diverse. Ukiah Brewing Company unplugs with a selection of handcrafted, unfiltered beer for suds heads and a variety of local chefs will be offering everything from barbeque to ceviche. www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-mendocino-tickets-379948505207

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Mushroom & Beer Dinner

Friday, November 11, 6:30pm, $150 +tax

Pull up a seat for six-course fungi-forward repast at the legendary Little River Inn. A fixture along the Pacific for 80 years, the inn is the ideal outpost for savoring the exotic flavors of the season paired with a thought-provoking lineup of brews from Russian River Brewing Company. Chef Marc Dym will drive the stoves in an epic gastronomic adventure certain to sway the senses. tastemendo.com

Left Coast Seafood Winemaker Dinner Sunday, November 6, 6-9pm, $130

Celebrating the seasonal harvest, Ukiah’s Left Coast Seafood joins Greg Graziano of Graziano Family of Wines for an evening of fun and frivolity. Chef Julian Sandoval will craft a five-course repast showcasing foods freshlyharvested from farm, land and sea paired with a line-up of accompanying wines. If this meal were any fresher, it would have to be slapped! left-coast-seafood-marketplace.square.site

Hotel Steals & Deals From the newly retooled Mar Vista Farm + Cottages to the retro Andiron Inn or luxe Inn at Newport Ranch, hospitality deals abound during mushroom season. Visitors can glamp out at Mendocino Grove, tap into the scenic Heritage House Inn or drop anchor at Noyo Harbor Inn. More than 25 hotel properties are offering value-oriented pricing for visitors fixated on Mr. Fungi. www.visitmendocino.com/see-do/deals-and-special-offers

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New Wine Release Recommendations

by Melissa Vogt

Local favorites for your Thanksgiving table. Cheers!

Seghesio Family Vineyards 2021 Rosato, $30 This is a gorgeous rosé blend of two Italian icons: Barbera and Aglianico. The varietal duo offers a lovely juxtaposition of flavors in a very balanced wine: the Barbera brings fresh acidity and bright fruit, and the Aglianico offers darker fruit, complexity, and weight in texture — it’s a perfect blend. Aromas of strawberry, peach, and jasmine give way to flavors of watermelon and red cherry on the palate. It has a full-bodied mouthfeel with crisp acidity and lots of juiciness.

This is a wonderful addition to any Thanksgiving table.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery 2020 Rosé of Tempranillo, $32 It’s not o en you see a Rosé of Tempranillo but Gundlach Bundschu has cra ed a beautiful expression from their cooler microclimate in their estate vineyards. It’s bright in color and zippy on the palate with Thanksgiving-centric fruitiness; dried cranberry and pomegranate dance on a crisp, mineral-driven palate. This rosé is nicely paired with a spread of local cheese and charcuterie.

Lang & Reed Napa Valley 2020 Chenin Blanc, $60 Chenin Blanc is an underrated varietal that should not be overlooked this holiday season. It’s food-friendly and textured and offers lots of fruitiness.

Fourteen months of aging in barrel gives this wine noticeable texture, making it a bit more hearty than typical white wines and ideal food pairing with traditional Thanksgiving dishes like roasted turkey covered in gravy.

The bouquet showcases a lot of floral notes, while the palate bring together pear, white peach, and a salty minerality.

Flowers Vineyards & Winery 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, $55 Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast always has a characteristic and pleasant aroma of forest floor and this bo ling from Flowers is no exception—it has that iconic scent that entices from the beginning. It unfolds with additional aromas of blueberry and violet, while the palate leans into more red fruit like cherry and strawberry. Never overripe, this is a balanced expression of this cool-climate varietal. It has juicy acidity and a medium body and is a perfect match for roasted turkey smothered in cranberry sauce.

HALL Wines 2019 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, $225

For inquiries, email Melissa at mvfooddrink@gmail.com or visit www.mvfooddrink.com.

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For those who eschew traditional turkey on Thanksgiving and opt for a darker-meat roast, the new Kathryn Hall Cabernet release is ideal. It’s inky garnet in color and opens with aromas of cocoa, blackberry, and graphite. On the palate, the texture is luscious and expansive with flavors of blackberry, dark red cherry, and dark chocolate; it has a sleek tannin profile and is an excellent match for roasts likes prime rib, beef wellington, and leg of lamb.

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Ledson Winery & Vineyards In the heart of Sonoma Valley, fifth generation winemaker & viticulturist Steve Ledson consistently produces highly coveted, small-lot, handcrafted wines from his estate vineyards, many of them scoring between 95 and 99 points. Most recently, three of them have achieved recognition as ‘Wine of the Year’ at prestigious international wine competitions. Ledson is known for showcasing absolutely some of the best that Sonoma County has to offer.

Ledson Winery is an architectural showpiece known throughout the world as the ‘Castle.’ Vine Pair called it, “One of the twelve most impressive wineries in the world” and the Boston Globe said, “This castle is a must see.”

Whether you book a general tasting or opt for a magnificent private tasting of Ledson’s top scoring wines in one of the intimate tasting suites, you will have an experience like no other. The Gourmet Marketplace offers local cheeses, fresh sandwiches, salads and treats to create the perfect picnic lunch you can enjoy in the Oak Grove.

Ledson wines are sold exclusively at the winery, online at ledson.com, and at the Zina Lounge in Sonoma.

Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge Standing like a crown jewel of the Historic Sonoma Plaza, the luxurious six-room boutique Ledson Hotel & Zina Lounge bring guests back in time to an era of grandeur. The rooms feature king-sized beds, in-room whirlpool tubs, romantic fireplaces and private balconies.

On the first floor is the Zina Lounge, a world class destination named after Steve Ledson’s great-great grandfather, Zina Hyde Cunningham who settled in Sonoma County in 1865 to open the family winery.

The winery specializes in producing small lots of meticulously handcrafted wines, scoring in the mid 90’s. Wrap your day up at the Zina Lounge with wines from Zina Hyde Cunningham, Ledson, and Mountain Terraces wineries. Complement your tasting with a cheese & charcuterie plate while watching the sunset from the sidewalk seating, or relaxing by the fireplace.

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Ledson Winery & Vineyards 7335 Hwy 12  Kenwood  CA 95409 707-833-2330  ledson.com Tastings daily by appointment 10am - 5pm

Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge 480 First Street East  Sonoma  CA 95476 707- 996-9779  ledsonhotel.com Open daily by appointment 10:30am - 6pm

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Cabernet Classic T Napa’s Premier Celebration of Cabernet NOVEMBER§¨-ª

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he Meritage Resort and Spa presents the second annual Cabernet Classic taking place Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6. Hosted at the stunning wine country resort, Cabernet Classic is Napa Valley’s premier event focused specifically on Cabernet in all its styles. The three-day gathering will bring together Master Sommeliers, wine aficionados, industry experts, and world-class wineries in celebration of the region’s most renowned variety.

In honor of the event, $30,000 will be donated to the SommFoundation, a nonprofit organization that assists in the education and professional development of people working in the wine industry.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with The Meritage Resort and Spa to celebrate Cabernet and invest in the development of the next generation of wine stewards,” said Jay Fletcher, Master Sommelier and Cellar Master at the SommFoundation. “Guests can expect to have an incredible time, while enriching the community of professionals that help Napa, and wine regions the world over, thrive.”

The exciting weekend kicks off on Friday a ernoon with a seasonally inspired gourmet lunch featuring wines from one of Chile’s most renowned producers, Lapostolle. Shortly therea er, a panel of world-class experts, including Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Erik Elliot along with Master of Wine Gillian Balance, will lead guests through a flight of Legendary Cabernet. The coveted wines included in this experience hail from iconic and acclaimed vintners of Cabernet, from the likes of Penfolds, Gaja, Chateau Pichon Lalande, and Heitz Cellar. The night will conclude with a Winemaker-led dinner featuring Cardiff Sco -Robinson and the wines of Paraduxx. The one-of-a-kind experience will pair their visionary Napa blends inspired by internationally renowned Cabernet regions, with a menu of their culinary counterparts in a gourmand world tour of Cabernet heritage, cra ed with the bounty of Napa.

On Saturday, wine lovers will partake in the Cabernet Retrospective, a tasting seminar that focuses on learning how the variety develops secondary and tertiary complexities over time. The expert panel will be joined by Master of Wine, Ashley Hausman, and Winemaker Donald Patz, who will guide participants through 12 Cabernets that span the 2004 to 2018 vintages. DAOU Vineyards will then treat guests to a chef-curated and Lebanese-inspired wine paired WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

lunch. The luxurious meal will showcase their celebrated wines from Paso Robles, including the superlative Soul of a Lion Cabernet blend. In the a ernoon, the eagerly awaited Grand Tasting will take place on the Lawn at The Meritage Resort and Spa with stunning views of the resort vineyard.

Guests will sip wines from more than 30 wineries from Napa Valley and beyond, while sampling lite bites. Paul Hobbs, Vasse Felix, Hall, Lapostolle, Freemark Abbey, Catena Zapata, and Beringer will be included among the wineries pouring.

The final panel-led tasting, Around the World with Cabernet, will take place on Sunday following a decadent brunch. Members from the SommFoundation will virtually transport guests to vineyards around the globe via the SommGeo mapping tool, to see and taste the exquisite terroir this majestic variety is cultivated in. Producers will include New Zealand’s Villa Maria, Italy’s Bindi Sergardi, Washington’s Delille Cellars, France’s Chateau Cantenac Brown, and many more.

The Meritage Resort and Spa welcomes guests to experience luxury accommodations, luxe amenities, elevated culinary offerings, on-site tasting rooms, vineyard experiences, and more during the weekend celebration.

The weekend of indulgence featuring gourmet lunches, luxurious dinners, and incredible tasting panel experiences is offered at $1,650 per person. Participants who purchase the full weekend pass will receive exclusive access to Behind the Bo le with Master Sommeliers to learn about and taste rare library gems from the SommFoundation cellar,

from producers such as Tai inger, Dominus, M. Chapoutier, Tertre Roteboeuf, and many more. Day passes and tickets for individual experiences are also available for each of the three days.

Exclusive to event participants, the Meritage Resort and Spa is offering the Sip & Stay Weekend Passport. Priced at $4,000, guests can enjoy a fully inclusive package comprised of accommodations for two, the Weekend Passport entrance for two to the Cabernet Classic, and all taxes and fees. An upgraded package, priced at $5,000, is available featuring an 850-square-foot, one-bedroom suite with contemporary, bright living space featuring a living room, luxurious fivepiece bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances, and a King bedroom featuring an outdoor patio or balcony.

For tickets, visit www.cabernetclassic.com.

FAMILY OWNED WITH A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE The Leonardini family focuses on producing premium, world-class, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir using Napa Green certified and sustainable practices.

Outdoor Tastings & Private Seating Areas with Award-Winning Hospitality TASTING ROOM OPEN DAILY 10AM-5:30PM. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 1563 St. Helena Hwy. S. • St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-9454 • whitehalllane.com

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EYE CYDER

Craft Cider Not Just Wine Country Anymore

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ETHIC CIDER

Small-Batch Cideries are Keeping Heirloom Apple Orchards Thriving as Vineyards Continue to Increase

FAR CIDER

EYE CYDER

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By Tanya Seibold

he countryside near the town of Sebastopol has, for well over a century, been known as “apple country”. Many of the original apple orchards were planted in the 1800s during the Russian fur traders’ journey down the coast, long before commercial vineyards were even a thought. Our beloved heirloom apple, Gravenstein, is a treasured gift of that period and just so happens to be one of the preferred apples of cidermakers for creating small-batch craft ciders. Today, many of those old orchards have been replaced by grape vines, but the mighty apple is still alive and kicking, making Sonoma County a top destination for cider tasting and expanding our definition of “wine country” as we know it.

Each of the producers highlighted make varying styles of cider but at the core of each cider house is an undeniable commitment to natural, holistic farming.

Using the least invasive methods possible for tilling, irrigation, fertilizing, and pruning has resulted in a deepened connection to the land and strengthened the biodiversity across each orchard.

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Ethic Cider

Located north of Sebastopol on Occidental Road, Ethic Cider produces single-varietal and blended ciders using fruit from their USDA certified organic Apple Bottom farm and local organic growers. Owner Ned Lawton believes the key to their pure, flavor-forward ciders is a commitment to and practice of regenerative agriculture. The six-acre, tiered orchard is dryfarmed in sandy loam soils which are ideal conditions for apple growing. The orchard’s proximity to the ocean clocks in at under a 12-minute drive, allowing for an extended ripening season with cool, foggy mornings giving way to long, warm afternoons.

The airborne salinity also plays a minor role in the fruit’s coastal nuance, offering layered complexity, lively acidity, and structure.

Each apple variety is harvested, pressed, and fermented separately, often on multiple yeasts in either stainless steel tank or neutral oak barrels, to reveal its unique expression. This gives Cidermaker Dwight Harrington a large palette from which to create award-winning, single-apple bottlings and blends. The components are either individually bottled or used to create a blended cider, with one variety as the focal point, to achieve balance and depth. Their tireless approach of respecting the fruit and orchards results in the ultimate expression of the season’s best each year.

The Golden Rule Cider was a 2018 Good Food Winner and is comprised of 85% Golden Delicious with 15% each of Jonathan, Rhode Island Greening, and Gravenstein. Floral and robust, this truly dry sparkling cider show notes of melon, vanilla, and honeysuckle [8.4% ABV, $12/500ml] balanced with a hint of nutmeg and citrus acidity.

GROWING: Nehou, Golden Russets, Newtown Pippin, Golden Delicious, Dabinette, Jonathan and many other rare cider varietals.

VISTING: No public tasting room, but club members can book tastings by appointment at the farm. Plans are underway to open an on-site tasting room in Summer 2023. Open for key Farm Trails event throughout the year. More information at ethicciders.com/new-events. @ethicciders PAIRING: The Evergreen, with its light undertones of fir tips and pronounced tannin makes

this full-size bottle (750ml) ideal for sharing over special meals like Thanksgiving turkey with walnut stuffing and braised baby carrots, or roasted duck.

Eye Cyder

Wearing dual hats during harvest, heralded winegrower Eric Sussman is not only the producer of cult-status Radio-Coteau and County Line Vineyard wines but also the expert cidermaker behind Eye Cyder, a small-batch artisanal cidery located in the heart of apple country. Created as a passion project to preserve local heritage fruits while honoring the agricultural biodiversity of western Sonoma County, his cider apples come from their Biodynamic farm and others from their organically farmed orchard on Barlow Lane. Each cider is made with an intentional focus on regenerative farming, native yeast fermentation, and purity (unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites). Everything happens within a hyper-local radius–from foraging the fruit and botanicals to where they produce and sell the ciders in and around Sebastopol.

What sets Eye Cyder apart from other cideries is their solera barrel-aged method whereby a portion of the previous year’s cider is added to the current blend for enhanced texture and apple flavor. Their “OG,” or Original Gravenstein cider bursts with bold Grav aromas and flavors in every sip as result of the this extra step. For their seasonal ciders, fresh apple juice is co-fermented with whole fruits for maximum infusion like “Bramble Eye” made with Gravenstein apples and wild blackberries and “Skins & Stones” made with Gravenstein apples and Satsuma plums.

And the name? The “Eye” is a playful nod to their first farm feline, a one-eyed cat inherited upon purchasing the estate, and the old English spelling of “Cyder” which adds a nice visual complement to the entire name.

GROWING: Gravenstein, Fuji, Braeburn, blackberries

VISITING: No tasting room but orders from Eye Cyder’s online shop can be picked up by-appointment at the cidery. Taste ciders at Handline, Fern Bar, and Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol. Retailed at Sebastopol Community Market, Andy’s Produce, Miracle Plum, Bohemian Market, Little Saint, and Pomme Cider Shop in Sonoma. eyecyder.com | (707) 823-2578 @eyecyder.

PAIRING: Aged English cheddars, bleu cheese, cured meats, country-style pâtés, seafood tacos, Thai dishes, fruit-based pies and galettes. The Skins & Stones pairs beautifully with a crispy duck breast using that cider in the reduction sauce for bonus plum flavor.

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Tilted Shed CIDERWORKS

Husband-and-wife owners of Tilted Shed Ciderworks, Scott Heath and Ellen Cavalli, landed in the cider business via a circular route which took them from Alameda to New York to New Mexico then back to Northern California. The cider duo is now firmly rooted, tending their 5.4-acre orchard in Sebastopol which is home to over 120 varieties of heirloom apples and fruits. Using low-input, no-till organic practices, their seedling nursery, fondly called their “pomological research station”, cultivates trees from apple seeds as way to protect vintage fruits which are quickly disappearing off the landscape.

This mission to preserve threatened apple varieties and revive lost orchards is accomplished through a delicious crusade of top-notch cider and perry making. Farm fresh apples are pressed on-site at their Windsor-based production facility and tasting room in the Beverage District on Bell Road. Sourcing a wide variety from neighboring apples growers no further than a 15-mile radius, they often experiment with different fruit combinations that when coupled with wild yeast fermentation yield beautifully crafted co-ferment ciders. Aged a minimum of one year in neutral oak barrels, their cider making process is slow and steady yet very much worth the wait. Their Pommeau is aged a minimum of two years and is aromatic, unctuous, and tastes like caramel apple in a glass. Founded in 2012, and the second oldest cidery in Sonoma County, Scott and Ellen take cider making seriously, but their esoteric and vividly colored labels show off their playful side. There’s a fun story behind each one so ask away while you enjoy a flight of five ciders, [$15 per person] freshly poured from-tap.

Their ‘2021 We Are All Stardust’ uses local, organically grown Sonoma County apples, feral blackberries from the farm, foraged elderberries from near the Russian River, and a winery neighbor’s Carignan grapes fermented with native yeasts. This stellar cider offers notes of black currant and baking spice, a plush tannic structure, and a coral-hued sparkle.

GROWING: Kingston Black, Nehou, Golden Russet, Roxbury Russet, Porter’s Perfection,

Yarlington Mill, Golden Delicious, Gravenstein, Hewes Virginia crabapple, Amere de Berthecourt, Wickson, Newtown Pippin, Rhode Island Greening, Bramtot, Michelin, Transcendent crabapple.

VISITING: 7761 Bell Rd, Windsor, open Friday 2-7pm, Happy Hour specials 3-6pm.

Saturdays 12-5 pm. Outdoor and indoor seating and to-go. @tiltedshed

[ABV 9.0%, Sold 2 cans per pack, 375ml each, $12]

Stemware Preferred glassware by most cidermakers is a stemmed white wine glass with a tapered, or tulip-shape design. The rounded base which narrows toward the top allows the cider to concentrate and release its aromatics right at the glass opening so the nose and palate can enjoy an elevated drinking experience. www.tekuglass.com

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Far Cider

Growing up in a well-known family of winemakers in Napa Valley has given Far Cider Cidermaker Kylor Williams a unique approach to creating fresh, bone-dry ciders. Made very much like fine wine, Kylor uses neutral oak barrels for both fermenting and aging his small-batch ciders. Only a handful of barrels are made every year and each bottling is done by hand at the family winery facility. He aspires to a Basque-style cider as the prize, noted for its crispness, farmhouse funk, and tangy finish. This Old-World style perfectly reflects his personal taste preference for dry ciders which also happens to be very food friendly. Far Cider is all-natural, made using only native yeast and free of sweeteners, giving even the experienced cider drinker something new to explore. The small but mighty collection is comprised of two ciders – “California Dry” and a three-year, barrel-aged “Vintage Release” cider released every few years. Both are pure expressions of organic apples and are buzz-worthy within the cider community. What started in 2011 as gleaning from trees on the family estate has now grown to sourcing fresh presses out of Sonoma, Napa, and even as far as the Sierra Foothills in search of obscure cider varieties like Ashmead’s Kernel, Black Twig, and Mutzu along with the more common Braeburn, Jonathan, and Arkansas Black.

The name? The Far Side cartoons resonated with Kylor growing up, and it’s also a wink to some inside familial humor based on the R.W. Emerson expression “an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”. If you want the whole story, well, you’ll just have to coax it out of him over a glass of cider.

VISITING: Keeping it in the family, Far Cider is poured upon request as part of the wine

tasting by appointment at Tres Sabores Winery. Also available at Brown’s Valley Market, La Taberna, ZuZu’s, Foodshed Pizza & Pasta in Napa. On-tap and in bottles at Pomme Cider Shop in Sonoma. farcider.com | farcider@gmail.com | @farcider

PAIRING: This drinks like a fine white wine so think tapas, aged cheeses, fish dishes, olives.

A home run with holiday staples like turkey, herbed dressing and side dishes, cranberry relish, and of course, fruit-based desserts. Kylor recommends a craft cider over champagne for the “sipping while cooking” portion of a holiday meal and as a refreshing palate cleanser after dinner.

Pomme Cider Shop and Taproom

Serving Most ciders are best enjoyed at cellar temperature which ranges between 50-55°F. Too cold and the beautiful aromatics of a cider are lost. Best to keep the bottle or can chilled then bring it out 15-20 minutes prior to pouring for optimum sensory enjoyment. For very dry, tannic ciders, closer to room temperature is even better.

Whether you are new to ciders or an experienced imbiber, tasting and learning about craft ciders just got a whole lot more fun at Pomme. Proprietors Jessica Olson-Ealy and Rick Tranchina opened Sonoma County’s only cider tap room and bottle shop just steps off the historic Sonoma Plaza in May of this year, and immediately created a community following. And now many artisanal cidermakers from across the country are reaching out to introduce their ciders to the team with hopes to secure a slot on the coveted cider wall. The dizzying array of whimsical, non-traditional bottle labels is like viewing modern art at a gallery. But the artistic craft doesn’t stop there. Each bottle is methodically taste-tested by Rick and Jessica (fondly called “homework”) to ensure it meets their criteria of being a memorable cider – one that’s interesting on the palate, made well with high-quality juice, and is true to its “style”. From crisp and bone-dry, to funky Basque and farmhouse ciders, to elegant, finely carbonated fresh styles more akin to a fine white wine, there’s a wide range in cidermaking… and Pomme has them all. Rick and Jessica pride themselves on featuring many local producers like Bardos, Olde World Winery, Gowan, Dutton Cider to support these small producers that large distributors can’t pick up. Shop over 125 producers from the West Coast and across the globe, as well as sample 15 different offerings on-tap. You’ll also find Pét-Nats, sparkling wines, and a few micro-brews to round out their extensive list. They’ve also thoughtfully curated a few small bites for noshing with your cider, making Pomme a favorite for happy hour-goers and serious cider enthusiasts. For those who would like to sample non-alcoholic ciders, or gluten-free options, Pomme has you covered with a nice variety to choose from.

Visiting: Open Sun-Tues & Thurs 12pm-6pm; Friday 12pm-8pm and Saturday 11am-8pm; Closed Weds | 531 Broadway, Downtown Sonoma | (707) 343-7155 | @pommecidershop

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BREWERIES CIDER HOUSES DISTILLERIES

SONOMA COUNTY BREWERIES

SONOMA COUNTY CIDER HOUSES

• ACE CIDER, THE CALIFORNIA CIDER COMPANY, Sebastopol

• ACRE AND SPADE, Penngrove

• ACRE AND SPADE, Penngrove

OLDEN GATE CIDER CO., Sebastopol •G

• BARREL BROTHERS BREWING COMPANY, Windsor

• POMME CIDER SHOP & TAP ROOM, Sonoma

• B EAR REPUBLIC BREWING CO., Rohnert Park

• TILTED SHED CIDERWORKS, Windsor

• COOPERAGE BREWING COMPANY, Santa Rosa • CORNER PROJECT ALES & EATS, Geyserville

SONOMA COUNTY DISTILLERIES

• CROOKED GOAT BREWING, Sebastopol

•A LLEY 6 CRAFT DISTILLERY, Healdsburg

• FOGBELT BREWING COMPANY, Santa Rosa

• BARBER LEE SPIRITS, Petaluma

• G RAV SOUTH BREW CO., Cotati

•G RIFFO DISTILLERY, Petaluma

• I RON OX BREWING COMPANY (Plow), Santa Rosa

• HANSON OF SONOMA DISTILLERY, Sonoma

• H ENHOUSE BREWING COMPANY, Santa Rosa & Petaluma

• PROHIBITION SPIRITS DISTILLERY, Sonoma

• H OPMONK TAVERN SEBASTOPOL, Sebastopol & Sonoma

• S ONOMA BROTHERS DISTILLING, Windsor

• HORSE & PLOW TASTING ROOM, Sebastopol

• S ONOMA COAST SPIRITS, Petaluma

• J UNCTURE TAPROOM, Santa Rosa

• SONOMA DISTILLING CO., Rohnert Park

• L AGUNITAS BREWING COMPANY, Petaluma

• S PIRIT WORKS DISTILLERY, Sebastopol

• M OONLIGHT BREWING COMPANY, Santa Rosa

• YOUNG & YONDER SPIRITS, Healdsburg

• N O QUARTER BREWING, Windsor • O LD CAZ BEER, Rohnert Park

NAPA VALLEY BREWERIES

• OLD POSSUM BREWING CO., Santa Rosa

• NAPA VALLEY BREWING COMPANY, Calistoga Inn

• O LD REDWOOD BREWING COMPANY, Windsor

• FIELDWORK BREWING, Napa

• PALOOZA BREWERY AND GASTROPUB, Kenwood

• MAD FRITZ BREWING TAPROOM, Napa

• PARLIAMENT BREWING COMPANY, Rohnert Park

• NAPA SMITH BREWERY, Napa

• RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY, Santa Rosa & Windsor

• ST. CLAIR BROWN, Napa

• S EISMIC BREWING COMPANY, Sebastopol

• STONE BREWING, Napa

• S HADY OAK BARREL HOUSE, Santa Rosa

• TANNERY BEND BEERWORKS, Napa

• SONOMA SPRINGS BREWING CO, Sonoma

• TRADE BREWING, Napa

• STEELE & HOPS, Santa Rosa • STUMPTOWN BREWERY, Guerneville

NAPA VALLEY DISTILLERIES

• THIRD STREET ALE WORKS BREWPUB, Santa Rosa

• CALIFORNIA BRANDY HOUSE, Napa

• 3 DISCIPLES BREWING, Santa Rosa

• NAPA VALLEY DISTILLERY & The Hollywood Room, Napa

• WOODFOUR BREWING COMPANY, Sebastopol

• NAPA VALLEY DISTILLERY - Oxbow Tasting Bar, Napa

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What s' New and Notable!

Reserve Tasting Experience Peju Napa Valley, Rutherford

Seasonal Experience HALL Wines, St. Helena This really is a rare offering of multiple vintages of single vineyard estate Bergfeld Vineyard Cabernet. This semi-private tasting showcases the coveted and soughtafter wines from the St. Helena AVA. You will not only be able to explore how vintage translates to aromas and flavor profile, but how wines improve and change during the aging process. Wine are presented with a food accompaniment made with seasonal ingredients from a local Chef. Available through December. www.hallwines.com/visit

Discover the ultimate expression of PEJU’s estate vineyards. Winemaker Sara Fowler has selected five of her favorite reserve, small-lot wines, each showcasing the depth of complexity and flavors from the Peju family’s famed Napa Valley vineyards. $150 Featured Wines: 2016 Fifty / Fifty, Napa Valley 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2018 Reserve Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 2012 Reserve Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 2018 Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley (707) 963.3600 | www.peju.com/visit/tastings

Napa Restaurant, Celebrates 20 Years with New Gin-Inspired Cocktail Bar Zuzu, Napa

EMPANADAS AND WINE – WINTER PAIRING Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena This experience features three savory empanadas from San Francisco’s El Porteño chosen for their ability to pair with the 2020 Silhouette Chardonnay, 2017 Starmont Brown Ranch Pinot Noir, 2019 Coombsville Merlot and 2014 St Helena Cabernet Sauvignon. The pairing ends sweetly with an apple spice empanada paired with Antigua. The Empanada Experience is available by advance appointment only during November and December. $85 www.merryvale.com/experience/wine-and-food-experiences

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ZuZu Napa has expanded, with a gin-based cocktail bar, outdoor patio and larger dining area. Bar manager Josh Weed has created unique gin-based cocktails such as April Showers, with lavender, rose and lemon, and the Capisce, with gin, tomato water, basil oil, truffle, and lime.

The curated selection of gins from around the world complements the wine list, which is anchored around Iberian and artisan Californian producers. A beloved destination for 20 years, the Spanish-inspired restaurant also added larger shared dishes to its menu of tapas. In addition, there is a dedicated new space for take-out Open for lunch and dinner. options, Hank’s Takeaway.

Reservations at www.exploretock.com/zuzutapas

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Adrian Chavez – Bartender

Jamin Hollabaugh - Bar Manager

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Gabriel Molinar - Bartender

Cole’s Chop House

A Legendary Favorite In Downtown Napa n BY JODY PURDOM

Cole’s Chop House has been a mainstay of the Napa restaurant scene for the past 20-plus years. Beloved by visitors and locals alike, the restaurant is rated one of the “Top 100 Best Steakhouses in America” by OpenTable and serves epic steaks and other delectable dishes, seven nights a week. Located in the historic Williams-Kyser building in downtown Napa, the restaurant is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Eric and Heather Keffer, who’ve built an incredible reputation for great food, a fun bar, and impeccable service.

LIVELY BAR SCENE In addition to a large and welcoming dining room, Cole’s accommodates guests in its inviting and upscale bar. Featuring signature cocktails, an impressive whiskey collection – the restaurant is also recognized as a “Great Bourbon Bar of America” – a renowned wine list as well as an extensive beer selection, Cole’s bar scene is about as lively as it gets.

We asked Cole’s trio of bartenders to tell us what interested them in working for the restaurant, what they like best about their job, and of course, their favorite cocktail to make and to drink.

“Top 100 Best Steakhouses in America” THE TRIO OF BARTENDERS Adrian Chavez – Bartender Being a bourbon enthusiast is what brought me to the legendary Cole’s Chop House but what keeps me here is meeting and getting to know all the local and regular patrons. Along with the traveling guests, it’s always nice to hear the backstories of how people heard about the restaurant. As far as my favorite drink to make, I joke that it’s the one I can drink myself. But in all seriousness, I don’t really have a favorite drink to make. They are all part of the craft and each bartender has their own personal touch.

And for me to drink, I enjoy a nice pour of bourbon or, for a cocktail, an Old Fashioned.

“Great Bourbon Bar of America” n Gabriel Molinar - Bartender As a bartender of 15 years, working at an establishment such as Cole’s Chop House has always been a goal. The first time I walked into the Williams-Kyser building I was blown away. Then seeing the food, wine, and spirit selection, I knew it was a place I needed to be. What I enjoy about working at Cole’s is meeting people from all over the world.

So many people come into Cole’s either for business or pleasure. You can see that they are enjoying their time in Napa and it’s fun to contribute to that experience even further. Saying what my favorite cocktail to make is like picking a favorite child. I enjoy making a cocktail that others enjoy. The ones that are enjoyed will always be my favorite. Following the theme here, my favorite drink is whiskey, I prefer it neat or with a little ice, but if I were to have a cocktail, a good Old Fashioned is my normal cocktail of choice.

Jamin Hollabaugh - Bar Manager The food and atmosphere made this my favorite restaurant 20 years ago and I always said I should get behind the bar one day. What I like most about working at Cole’s is learning something new every day. My favorite cocktail to make is the Boulevardier, which employs whiskey, sweet vermouth and Campari, in a variation on the classic Negroni and is adored for its deft balance of bitter, boozy and sweet. As for me, my favorite spirits to try are barrel proof bourbons and rye.

So, whether dining at the legendary Cole’s Chop House or, just popping in for a bite and a beverage, know that the restaurant – and its trio of knowledgeable and creative bartenders – has everything you need for a epic experience in beautiful downtown Napa. n COLE'S CHOP HOUSE

1122 MAIN ST, NAPA, CA 94559 (707) 224 - 6328 WWW.COLESCHOPHOUSE.COM

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Taste The Best of China, No Passport Required n BY TANYA SEIBOLD

Happy Hour: Wednesday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Explore their extensive Baijiu spirits cocktail menu and regional selection of teas, perfect to enjoy with their Dim Sum sampler.

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amed after two powerhouse women, this upscale Chinese restaurant in downtown Napa first draws inspiration from Empress Wu Zetian. As the sole female monarch in China’s 3,000-year-old history, the Tang Dynasty leader was known for her patronage of the arts along with a keen intelligence, strength, and charisma. The second inspiration is Empress M proprietor Margaret Wong: a selfdetermined visionary, entrepreneur, philanthropist and nowrestauranter who built her empire from the ground up, despite childhood hardships in native Hong Kong to become a global business leader and mentor to females across the world.

Affectionately called “Empress” amongst her colleagues, the success of Empress M’s innovative menu and storytelling through its décor reinforces her virtues of quality, hard work, and perseverance. The parallel stories of both women are interpreted throughout the eight-room interior and exterior dining spaces using original wall art, Chinese artifacts, and gracious service to showcase China’s eight greatest regional culinary traditions. The menu includes traditional Dim Sum, meat, and seafood-based dishes but easily can accommodate vegetarians and is vegan-friendly too. Their spacious full bar includes all the traditional cocktails and local brews along with one of the largest selections of Baijiu (sorghum-based spirit) on the West Coast. It’s also your new NFL hangout to catch all the games and weekend sports on the largest screen in Napa while enjoying a special fall sports menu.

CHEF’S MENU Each Sunday starting at 5:30 p.m, Executive Chef Peter Huang and his expert culinary team create a stunningly elaborate eight-course tasting menu meant to excite all the senses. In Chinese culture, “8” is the luckiest number and it will be your good fortune indeed to experience each one of these carefully selected courses. Based on the seasonal availability of ingredients, their chefs use only the highest quality produce, meat, and seafood sourced from local purveyors throughout Napa Valley and the Bay Area. Each bite is infused with true Chinese flavors using imported and housemade Chinese sauces, condiments, and of course, authentic Chinese cooking techniques. A preview of this delicious Fall Chef’s Menu* includes a Wood Ear Cucumber BIODYNAMIC TRACTOR TRAM TOUR OF THE VINEYARDS AND INSECTORY AT BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY Sign up for our email newsletter at WineCountryThisMonth.com

Salad and a Crab Meat Winter Melon Soup, followed by a selection of Dim Sum–even the dumpling dough is handmade from scratch in-house giving each little “purse” the silkiest and most delicate texture that simply melts in your mouth.

For the main courses, Grilled Seabass with pickled vegetable, a medley of seasonal vegetables, along with Sautéed Duck Breast with black sticky rice. The final courses include Chef’s Special Cold Noodles and Green Tea Mochi and Sesame Ball to finish.

Make the meal even tastier by adding on a wine pairing.

Four wines (single pours of each) are selected to complement the entire menu with each wine seamlessly flowing from one dish to another. Limited seating. Call in advance for reservations. $88 per guest, minimum 2 guests. Wine pairing of four pours to complement the entire meal is an additional $40 per guest. *subject to change.

TEA CEREMONY Spend your Sunday afternoon at a traditional tea ceremony held at the Empress M. Select and purchase your tea set from the restaurant then enjoy a lesson in serving and drinking tea as your host guides you through each step of this ancient ritual. Learn the proper water temperature for brewing, purpose of cup rinsing, how to make your tea selection, pouring etiquette, and more. Your host will also offer a suggested list of Dim Sum and other specialties to order and enjoy during the ceremony which will complement their range of Chinese teas. More details and reservations at (707) 205-5829.

Leashed pets are welcome on the outdoor patio which hosts a Street Food Night each Friday and Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. Dim Sum, meat and vegetable skewers, and other Chinese street foods are served along to the beat of live music from 9 to 11 p.m.

EMPRESS M

221 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94559 (707) 927-5485 • empressm.us Scan the QR code with your smart phone camera to make reservations.

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visit Napa’s coziest cafe for your homemade breakfast ... Pancakes, benedicts, omelets and lunch... Salads, burgers, sandwiches.

If wine country brings to mind the bounty of California farms and the largess of the Pacific Ocean, you will not be disappointed as you dine at restaurants in Napa and Sonoma counties. It is here you will find the very best in local produce, top qulity meats, fresh seafood and of course, a seemingly endless variety of ways to imbibe – from local wine to cra beer to artisan cocktails. Whether living locally or visiting from out of town, those dining in Wine Country have an insatiable appetite for good food and drink, and expect nothing less than the greatness from this impressive list of restaurants. breakfast served all day

Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm • Closed on Mondays

1408 Clay St, Napa • 707-252-1408 • petitsoleilonclay.com

simple. honest. seasonally correct.

Welcome to Napa’s newest cocktail bar & tapas spot!

With innovative as well as your favorite classic cocktails, local wines, craft beers and globally inspired small plates, this is a fun place to gather with friends for dinner, drinks and snacks!

visit Napa’s coziest cafe for your homemade breakfast ... Pancakes, benedicts, omelets and lunch... Salads, burgers, sandwiches.

American bistro with French, Italian and Mediterranean influences.

Quality ingredients sourced from local growers.

Eclectic Wine List • Craft Cocktails Enclosed Vineyard Terrace

Best Brunch in Napa Valley M-F 11-9 • Sat & Sun 10-9 1540 Trancas Street, Napa 4050 BYWAY EAST, NAPA • (707) 257-1999 Open Daily @ 3 pm

www.northnapa.com °www.fumebistro.com 707.226.1540

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breakfast served all day Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm • Closed on Mondays

1408 Clay St, Napa • 707-252-1408 • petitsoleilonclay.com

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Allegria

Italian, full bar outdoor seating

Charlie Palmer Steak

Modern American steakhouse, full bar BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 1260 1ST STREET, 707 819-2500

★ COLE’S CHOP HOUSE

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1026 1ST ST, 707 254-8006

Classic American steakhouse, seafood, intriguing whiskey selections, classic cocktails

Angéle Restaurant & Bar

DINNER ONLY; $$$ 1122 MAIN STREET, 707 224-6328

French, full bar on the Napa Riverfront

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 540 MAIN ST, 707 252-8115

Avow

Wine bar, bar bites DINNER; $$$ 813 MAIN ST, 707 203-8900

Bank Cafe and Bar

Elevated comfort food, cra cocktails DINNER, $$ 1314 MCKINSTRY ST, 707 257-5151

Bistro Don Giovanni

Hand-cra ed Italian; signature cocktails LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 4110 HOWARD LN, 707 224-3300

Boon Fly Café

American; signature donuts, nightly specials

BRUNCH & DINNER; $$ 4048 SONOMA HWY, 707 299-4870

Bounty Hunter

Cordeiros Steakhouse

Farm-to-table steakhouse, full bar DINNER ONLY; $$$ 2025 MONTICELLO RD, 707 224-1960

Eiko’s

Modern Japanese, nitrogen cocktails and lollipops!

OUTDOOR SEATING; FULL BAR, $$ LUNCH & DINNER, CLOSED MID-DAY 1882 TOWN CENTER, 707 501-4444

★ EMPRESS M

Unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ - Monday: DJ Dancing - Tuesday: 10% off take out - Tuesday: 10% industry discount - Wednesday: Karaoke - Thursday: Ladies Night - Friday: Live music - Sat/Sun: Sports weekend Napa’s Largest Big Screen - Late Night @ Empress M: Friday/Saturday nights Chinese street food in the courtyard with music & drinks!

Wine bar & smokin’ BBQ 400+ wine list LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 975 FIRST STREET, 707 226-3976

Brix

Modern American, full bar, outdoor seating

221 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 927-5485

Farm at Carneros Inn

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 7377 ST HELENA HWY, 707 944-2749

Contemporary American, elegant food, locally sourced full bar, outdoor seating

C Casa Napa

DINNER, SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$ 4048 SONOMA HWY, 707 299-4880

Quick-serve taqueria serving eco-friendly & innovative gourmet Mexican street food & small plates.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $ IN OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET 610 1ST ST #6, 707 226-7700

Carpe Diem

American wine bar; seasonal, surprising; family share-plate style

“100 best steakhouses in America” - OpenTable Nationally recognized as a “Great Bourbon Bar of America” with a selection of over 175 hand-selected Bourbons.

Forge

Pizza, cra brews/cocktails outdoor seating with firepit LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 155 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-3394

★ FUMÉ BISTRO

Contemporary American, locally sourced; changing art display, patio

DINNER ONLY FRIDAY-SUNDAY; $$ 1001 2ND STREET, 707 224-0800

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 4050 BYWAY EAST, 707 257-1999

Celadon

Gott’s Roadside

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 500 MAIN STREET, 707 254-9690

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 644 1ST STREET, 707 224-6900

Award-winning global comfort food; courtyard seating, signature cocktails; riverfront

“Classic American Steakhouse”

Burgers, sandwiches, vegan options, beer & wine, outdoor seating

1122 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

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Local favorite “Global Kitchen”

Kitchen Door

A Todd Humphries Restaurant Eclectic fare in a casual space

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 1400 SECOND ST, 707 226-6200

BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 1300 1ST ST SUITE 272

Grove at the CIA Copia

La Toque

DINNER, $$ 500 1ST STREET, 707 967-2555

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DINNER ONLY; $$$$ 1314 MCKINSTRY ST, 707 257-5157

Garden suppers prepared by CIA chefs

Hog Island Oyster Co.

Seafood, located inside bustling Oxbow Market; beer & wine, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$, 610 1ST STREET, 707 251-8113

Kenzo Napa

Excellence in Japanese cuisine RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DINNER ONLY; $$$$ 1339 PEARL ST, 707 294-2049

Michelin-star French cuisine

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Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

Cra cocktails, small bites, fire pits, games; late night happy hour, bo omless mimosa brunch LUNCH & DINNER; $$, ARCHER HOTEL 1230 1ST STREET, 707 690-9800

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Gourmet Southern-inspired fare LUNCH SAT-SUN & DINNER DAILY; $$ 6476 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-2487

★ SUNSHINE CAFE

Cozy spot, local favorite BREAKFAST, LUNCH; $$ 1540 TRANCAS ST, 707 226-1540

Bistro Jeanty

French country fare; outdoor patio

Morimoto Napa

Tarla Mediterranean Grill

Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 6510 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-0103

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$$ 610 MAIN STREET, 707 252-1600

LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH; $$ 1480 1ST STREET, 707 255-5599

Bottega

Torc

LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 6525 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-1050

Contemporary Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating

Mustards Grill

Modern American, full bar, gardens LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 7399 ST HELENA HWY, 707 944-2424

Farm-to-table; high-energy unique wine, cocktail & beer offerings

Napa Valley Bistro

DINNER ONLY; $$$ 1140 MAIN STREET, 707 252-3292

Modern American wine & beer, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 975 CLINTON STREET, 707 666-2383

Napasport

American sports bar, steakhouse, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 145 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-5956

Napkins Bar + Grill

Wilfred’s Lounge

Rustic Italian/Californian; outside patio with two fireplaces

Bouchon Bistro

French bistro, raw bar; outdoor seating; cocktails

Island inspired cocktails & cuisine

DINNER; $$$ 6534 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8037

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 967 1ST ST, 707 690-9957

Brix Restaurant

Zuzu

California Tapas, Spanish & Mediterranean LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 829 MAIN STREET, 707 224-0695

French inspired wine country farm to-table cuisine; wine shop 16 acres of gardens, vineyards LUNCH & DINNER, SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$ 7377 HIGHWAY 29, 707 944-2749

A modern American bistro

A unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food with rich culture and stories!

A Hidden Gem! only 5 blocks from downtown Napa

BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER; HAPPY HOUR & LATE-NIGHT BITES, $$ 1001 2ND STREET, 707 927- 5333

Norman Rose Tavern

American classics, full bar LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1401 1ST STREET, 707 258-1516

★ NORTH SPIRITS & TAPAS

Classic bar, cra cocktails, tapas DINNER, LATE NIGHT SNACKS; $$ 1540 TRANCAS STREET

Oenotri

Southern Italian, changes daily; house-made salumi DINNER, WEEKEND LUNCH; $$$ 1425 FIRST ST, 707 252-1022

Welcome to Napa’s newest cocktail bar & tapas spot!

With innovative as well as your favorite classic cocktails, local wines, craft beers and globally inspired small plates, this is a fun place to gather with friends for dinner, drinks and snacks!

Olive & Hay

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Farm-to-table italian restaurant

DAILY EVENTS • HAPPY HOUR LATE NIGHTS @ EMPRESS M

Chinese Street Food, Music and Drinks in the Courtyard Friday & Saturday nights

221 Silverado Trail, Napa (707) 927-5485 empressm.us

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BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 875 BORDEAUX WAY, 707 251-3090

Pasta Prego

Italian, local favorite, beer & wine DINNER ONLY, $$ 1502 MAIN STREET, 707 343-0344

★ PETIT SOLEI CAFÉ

Cozy spot for breakfast & lunch BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH, $$ 1408 CLAY STREET, 707 252-1408

Open Daily @ 3 pm 1540 Trancas Street, Napa www.northnapa.com ° 707.226.1540

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Fine classic French cuisine, highest quality ingredients, prix fixe menu, impeccable service

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DINNER, RESERVATIONS REQ’D, $$$$ 6640 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-2380

Lucy @ Bardessono Contemporary American, garden-inspired BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$

RUTHERFORD

The Bistro at Auberge du Soleil BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$$ 180 RUTHERFORD HILL RD, 707 963-1211

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH; $$ 1313 MAIN STREET, 707 963-1788

Rutherford Grill

traditional American; With innovative as well as your favorite classic outdoor dining, fullcocktails, bar Mustards Grill LUNCH & DINNER; $$plates, this is local wines, craft beers and globally inspired small Contemporary, farm-to-table RUTHERFORD RD,and 707 963-1792 a fun&place to $$$ gather with friends 1180 for dinner, drinks snacks!

LUNCH DINNER,

Michelin rated; California fresh, local ingredients BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$$

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Brasswood Bar + Kitchen

6757 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8080

American, farm-to-table comfort food; full bar, outdoor seating

R+D Kitchen

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 3111 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 302-5101

American/Sushi; stunning Open Daily @ 3 pm vineyard views, outdoor seating The Charter Oak 1540 Trancas Street, Napa with firepits American, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER;www.northnapa.com $$ DINNER ONLY; $$$ ° 707.226.1540 6795 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-0920

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 738 MAIN STREET, 707 963-4555

Gillwoods Cafe

6526 YOUNT STREET, 707 204-6000

North Block Restaurant

American, farm-to-table; full bar, outdoor seating

Contemporary, upscale; full bar, outdoor seating

Welcome to Napa’s newest cocktail bar & tapas spot!

Contemporary,

7399 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 944-2424

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

1050 CHARTER OAK AVE, 707 302-6996

American

Goose & Gander

Fumé Bistro, Napa

Modern American full bar, outdoor seating

• Monday-Friday 4-6pm Bar snacks, wine, beer cocktails Special dog menu!

LUNCH & DINNER, LATE NIGHTS; $$ 1245 SPRING STREET, 707 967-8779

Gott’s Roadside

North Bar & Grill, Napa 3-6pm Burgers, sandwiches, vegan options visit Napa’s coziest• Tues-Sat cafe for your Bar snacks, wine, beer cocktails beer & wine, outdoor seating

homemade breakfast ... Pancakes, omelets • $1.50benedicts, Oysters, Tues-Sat 5-6pm and lunch... Salads, burgers, • Burgersandwiches.

Night, Mon 4-9pm

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 933 MAIN STREET, 707 963-3486

Harvest Table

Empress M, Napa

Modern American; full bar, outdoor seating, gardens

• Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 3-5pm Baijiu spirit cocktails, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ dim sum sampler 1 MAIN STREET, 707 967-4695 • Chef’s Menu, Sunday evenings Eight-course tasting menu Market • Sunday afternoon tea ceremony all day Traditional American breakfast served • Chinse Street Food Night LUNCH Tuesday & DINNER,- Sunday FULL BAR;8:00 $$ am to 3:00 pm Fri-Sat 6-11pm Live 9-11pm on music Mondays • Closed 1347 MAIN STREET, 707-963-3799

1408 Clay St, Napa • 707-252-1408 • petitsoleilonclay.com

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

Evangeline

Italian, vegan options; full bar, outdoor seating, local favorte LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1016 MAIN STREET, 707 967-9999

Press

Steakhouse, full bar; outdoor seating

Cajun, Creole, French; full bar, outdoor seating

DINNER, WEEKEND BRUNCH/LUNCH; $$ simple. honest.

1226 WASHINGTON ST, 707 341-3131 seasonally correct.

Fleetwood Restaurant

Chef-driven wood-fired menu, cra cocktails

DINNER ONLY; $$$$ 587 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 967-0550

DINNER, HAPPY HOUR; $$ 1880 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 709-4410

St. Helena Bistro

Hydro Bar & Grill

Italian/American bistro; beer & wine, outdoor seating

Traditional American 1403 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-9777

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1146 MAIN STREET; 707 963-3371

Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar

St. Helena Sherpa Kitchen

Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, vegetarian options; Beer & wine, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1148 MAIN STREET, 707 963-4439

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CALISTOGA

NAPA’S NEWEST CAFÉ!

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - SUPPER

Serving local, farm fresh, seasonal fare every day!

Monday–Friday 7a-9p Saturday & Sunday 8a-9p

1540 Trancas Street, Napa Sign up for our email newsletter at WineCountryThisMonth.com

American sports bar; full bar, outdoor seating

DINNER; BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH ON WEEKENDS; $$ 1457 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-5938

Sam’s Social Club

Contemporary American, outdoor seating, fire pit

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ American bistro with French, Italian 1712 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-4969 and Mediterranean influences.

Quality ingredients sourced from local growers.

Calistoga Inn & Brewery Solbar – @ Solage Cocktails Eclectic Wine List • Craft Traditional American Contemporary American Enclosed Vineyard 1250 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-4101 BREAKFAST, LUNCH,Terrace DINNER; $$$

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755 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 226-0850

Calistoga’s Living Room (Truss) Best Brunch in Napa Valley Veraison Casual dining experience, M-F 11-9 Sat & Sun 10-9 full bar, snacks

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French, full bar

4050 BYWAY EAST, NAPA • (707) 257-1999 DINNER ONLY; $$$, www.fumebistro.com

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 400 SILVERADO TRAIL N, 707 709-2100

1457 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-5938

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Blue Ridge Kitchen

Aabha Indian Cuisine

California comfort food with a Southern drawl Wood-fired grill, full bar, patio LUNCH, DINNER, BRUNCH; $$ 6770 MCKINLEY ST. #150, SEBASTOPOL; 707 222-5040

Fern Bar

Cra cocktails, spirit-free cocktails, small plates DINNER, LIVE MUSIC; $$ 6780 DEPOT ST SUITE 120, SEBASTOPOL; 707 861-9603

Hopmonk Tavern

Traditional American, full bar, outdoor seating, live entertainment LUNCH & DINNER, HAPPY HOUR; $$ 230 PETALUMA AVE, SEBASTOPOL; 707 829-7300

Indian, wine/beer, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 522 BROADWAY; 707 343-1003

B & V Whiskey Bar & Grille

Locally sourced food, full bar, dedicated whiskey bar LUNCH, HAPPY HOUR, DINNER; $$ 400 1ST ST E; 707 938-7110

Cafe La Haye

Contemporary American, wine/beer, reservations DINNER, $$$ 140 E NAPA ST; 707 935-5994

Della Santina’s Trattoria

Italian, wine/beer, outdoor seating, nightly specials LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 133 E NAPA ST; 707 935-0576

Ramen Gaijin

El Dorado Kitchen

LUNCH AND DINNER, $$ 6948 SEBASTOPOL AVE; 707 827-3609

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 405 1ST ST W; 707 996-3220

Japanese, full bar

Contemporary American, full bar

Taub Family Outpost, Sonoma Folktable Restaurant

Salt & Stone

LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 23584 ARNOLD DR; 707 356-3567

LUNCH & DINNER, $$, 707 833-6326 9900 SONOMA HWY, KENWOOD

Girl & The Fig

Sonoma Grille

LUNCH, DINNER WEEKEND BREAKFAST 110 WEST SPAIN ST; 707 938-3634

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 165 W NAPA ST; 707 938-7542

Michelin Bib Gourmand farm-to-table, seasonally inspired

Seafood/Steakhouse, full bar, patio bar, micro-brewery and beer garden, vegetarian options

French, local goods, full bar, happy hour

Taub Family Outpost

Glen Ellen Star Folktable, Sonoma

Quality comfort food, cra cocktails, wine shop Patio, lounge & “speakeasy”

Traditional American, wine/beer, outdoor seating DINNER, $$; 707 343-1384 13648 ARNOLD DR, GLEN ELLEN

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, WEEKEND BRUNCH, $$ 497 1ST ST W; 707 721-1107

Hopmonk Tavern

Traditional American, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating, live entertainment

Tips Roadside

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 691 BROADWAY; 707 935-9100

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 8445 SONOMA HIGHWAY, KENWOOD; 707 509-0078

BBQ, comfort food, full bar with cra cocktails

LaSalette Restaurant

Valley Bar + Bottle Shop

Portuguese/Mediterranean, wine/beer

Seasonal mediterranean, terrace, wine bar

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 452 FIRST ST EAST; 707 938-1927

Maya Restaurant

DINNER, SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$ 487 1ST ST WEST; 707 934-8403

California-infused Mayan cuisine, full bar with a large selection of tequilas, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 101 EAST NAPA STREET; 707 935-3500

Oso Sonoma

American, tapas, seafood, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 9 E NAPA STREET; 707 931-6926

Red Grape

Pizza, pasta & salad; beer & wine; outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 529 1ST ST W; 707 996-4103

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American, seafood, wine bar, full bar

Wit & Wisdom

Regional comfort food

by Chef Michael Mina DINNER, HAPPY HOUR, FULL BAR; $$$ 1325 BROADWAY; 707 931-3405

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Brewsters Beer Garden

Brewpub, BBQ, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating, firepit pet friendly, live music LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN LATE FRIDAY & SATURDAY, $$ 229 WATER STREET N; 707 981-8330

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Preferred Dining Butcher & Crown

Contemporary comfort food: burgers, BBQ, and beer LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 1905 BODEGA AVE, 707 559-3735

Central Market

Californian-Mediterranean; house made bread in a wood-fired oven, carefully curated wine list DINNER, BEER & WINE, $$ 42 PETALUMA BLVD N, 707 778-9900

Cucina Paradiso

Italian, full bar, Italian & local wines, pasta, foccacia & desserts from scratch LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 114 PETALUMA BLVD. N; 707 782-1130

Risibisi Restaurant & Wine Bar

Barndiva

The Matheson Rooftop Bar, Healdsburg

American; celebrated farm-to-table restaurant; cocktail lounge and wine bar; outdoor seating WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 231 CENTER ST; 707 431-0100

Bravas Spanish/Tapas, full bar, cra cocktails LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 420 CENTER ST, HEALDSBURG; 707 433-7700

Campo Fina Italian, full bar, outdoor seating, wood-burning oven, indoor bocce

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 154 PETALUMA BLVD N; 707 766-7600

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 3 RE: INTERNATIONAL JOKE DAY 30 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 395-4640

The Shuckery

Chalkboard

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Tapas/Wine Bar, full bar, outdoor seating, 4.5 acre garden, local wine flights and inventive cocktails

Backyard

Italian, full bar, outdoor seating

Seafood; beer/wine, happy hour In the restored Petaluma Hotel DINNER, LUNCH WEEKENDS, $$ 100 WASHINGTON ST; 707 981-7891

Wild Goat Bistro

American, wine/beer, vegetarian/gluten-free LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 6 PETALUMA BLVD N; 707 658-1156

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Catelli’s

Contemporary American and Italian, full bar, outdoor seating ingredients from local /organic farmers; over 100 local wines

DINNER, LUNCH WEEKENDS, $$$ 29 NORTH ST; 473-8030

Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen Contemporary American, full bar, outdoor seating, wine pairings DINNER, $$$ 317 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 431-0330

Guiso Latin Fusion Authentic Latin American and Caribbean dishes DINNER, BEER/WINE, $$ 117 N STREET; 707 431-1302

LUNCH & DINNER, $$; 707 857-3471 21047 GEYSERVILLE AVE

Healdsburg Bar & Grill

Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria

LUNCH, DINNER, WEEKEND BREAKFAST 245 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-3333

Italian, beer/wine, outdoor seating, house-cured salumi & sausages, authentic Italian pizzas; carefully sourced meats, fish and produce LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 21021 GEYSERVILLE AVE, GEYSERVILLE; 707 814-0111

Francis Ford Coppola’s Rustic

Italian, full bar, outdoor seating international and traditional LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 300 VIA ARCHIMEDES; 707 857-1462

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Grill, full bar, outdoor seating

The Matheson (Roof 106) Modern wine country cuisine; sushi, wine lounge, roo op bar DINNER, $$$ 106 MATHESON STREET, 707 723-1106

Spoonbar Mediterranean, full bar, outdoor seating, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients DINNER, $$$ 219 HEALDSBURG AVE ; 707 433-7222

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar

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FORESTVILLE

Farm-to-table, wine/beer, outdoor seating seasonal, sustainable restaurant LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 6566 FRONT STREET; 707 820-8445

Farmhouse

Contemporary American, fine dining; fresh, seasonal everchanging menu; wine/beer DINNER, $$$$ 7871 RIVER ROAD; 707 887-3300

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Bird & The Bottle

New American, seafood, full bar; flavors from Asia, American South, the East Coast, Jewish favorites LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$; 1055 4TH STREET; 707 568-4000

Café Citti

Italian, wine/beer, take-out only, some picnic tables

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 117 FOURTH ST; 707 523-2227

Stark’s Steak & Seafood Steak/seafood, full bar, happy hour; upscale feel Extensive wine list and whiskeys LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 521 ADAMS STREET; 707 546-5100

Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro California fare with a French touch DINNER WED-SUN; $$$ 3535 GUERNEVILLE RD, 707 546-6462

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Sweet T’s Southern BBQ, full bar, outdoor seating; quality southern cuisine with the freshest local ingredients LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 9098 BROOKS RD S; 707 687-5185

Ume Japanese Bistro

John Ash & Co. Restaurant

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

Californian, full bar, outdoor seating; visit The Front Room for cocktails and gathering or River Cafe for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating 8710 OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY, WINDSOR; 707 838-6700

DINNER, $$$, AT VINTNERS INN 4330 BARNES ROAD; 707 527-7687

Seafood, small plates; rolls, skewers, ceviches & tartares; cra cocktails, large wine list; outdoor seating

La Gare

DINNER, BEER/WINE, $$$ 336 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-8111

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 403 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-9191

DINNER, $$$ 208 WILSON STREET; 707 528-4355

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Italian, wine/beer; authentic Italian favorites

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 2792 4TH ST; 704 523 - 2690

Baci Cafe and Wine Bar

Italian; local and organic products, authentic Italian food

Lo Coco’s

French, wine/beer; old world classic French cuisine with local ingredients, a local favorite for 40 years

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SEQUOIA GROVE WINERY/A Taste for Cabernet

Elevated Tasting Experiences in Wine Country Wineries have ridden the ebb and flow of the past two years, weathering the storms of temporary closures and then rewelcoming guests back to their estates with open arms. As wineries continue to usher in change and adapt to what wine lovers are craving, new and elevated experiences – many of which are hosted outdoors – abound in both Napa Valley and Sonoma County.

BY MELISSA VOGT

Sequoia Grove // A Taste for Cabernet

Sequoia Grove has announced its wine and food experience is moving to the new summer pairings menu!

Chef Britny has continued the Sequoia Grove tradition of challenging traditional wine and food pairing "rules" with unexpected flavors and combinations (see below for full menu). We hope you get a chance to try it for yourself this summer. Book your seats for 'A Taste for Cabernet' at our website or by calling 707-339-5757. $125 per person // www.sequoiagrove.com

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Benne Lane Winery // Wine Blending Experience

Get to know the ins and outs of cellar work as you masterfully blend your own wines in this unique experience at Bennet Lane. This private blending experience offers an exclusive opportunity to learn sensory evaluation while sipping Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah, followed by a custom blending experience. Guests will cra their own expression of the flagship Maximum Red Feasting Wine from these three varietals, while learning about lab techniques and utilizing real winemaking equipment. Finish the experience with a glass of your new blend plus a cheese plate pairing – and take home your very own wine! $225 per person // www.benne lane.com

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Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery // “La Colazione Italiana” – Breakfast Italian Style!

Sit outside on the Sycamore Grove terraces overlooking gardens and vineyards while you enjoy a flight of reserve wines with a seasonal, Italian-inspired menu featuring dishes prepared with ingredients from Ferrari-Carano’s estate gardens. Make sure to book your table in advance! This oneof-a-kind experience almost always sells out.

Sundays, 10:30am-1pm, reservations required $85 per person, $68 club members (707) 433-6700 || www.ferrari-carano.com

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards // Wine & Food Pairings

Executive Chef Peter Janiak hand-selects from award-winning wine collections to develop a seasonal pairing-menu like no other. This nationally acclaimed, five-course, fine-dining experience highlights Sonoma County’s diverse agricultural and culinary traditions. Enjoy stunning vineyard views and engaging introductions presented by knowledgeable hosts.

Reservations required $125 per person, $100 club members 888-675-9463 // www.stfranciswinery.com

V. Sa ui Winery // Vineyard Lounge Tasting

A luxurious outdoor tasting experience! Savor a seated tasting, on cushioned furniture shaded by giant umbrellas, set amongst the vines on our Vi orio’s lawn. Sample through a preset menu of V. Sa ui’s top Estate wine selections paired with an accompaniment of mixed olives and almonds. Tastings last approximately 90 minutes. Seatings accommodate up to 4 guests. Cheese and charcuterie pla er upgrade available.

Frank Family Vineyards // Wines of Winston Hill Tasting

Winston Hill has been the heart of Frank Family’s Cabernet wines since its inception. Discover single-vineyard versatility while diving into wines that all share a common source of origin during this Cabernet lover's experience.

Reservation required, $65 per person (707) 963-7774 // www.vsa ui.com

Reservations required $80 per person, $40 club members and guests (707) 942-0859 // www.frankfamilyvineyards.com

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Helpful Tips

Visiting a winery tasting room may sometimes be intimidating, especially if you are not used to wine tasting and aren’t quite sure what to expect. Additionally, Covid-19 has made it necessary for some changes and adaptations.

Following the guidelines and etique e tips below will help enhance your experience as you travel through wine country.

Due to Covid-19, there have been changes to the wine tasting adventures. So please before you go: • Plan in advance. Most wineries are now by appointment and in some cases “as space is available” (should you not have made reservations). Don’t be shy to ask at the last minute, but understand they may be full or be reserved.

• Understand that there may be a time limit • Ask about the different tasting experiences and costs.

• If you plan to “share” a tasting, ask if it is okay. You may still be charged per person.

• If this applies, ask if the winery is dog/child friendly.

• Be sure to adhere to individual, local and state guidelines in place at the time (i.e. mask wearing until seated, etc.)

• Be flexible • Don’t be self-conscious to share a tasting (*if appropriate) with your companion – it’s not looked on as being cheap, in fact, it’s smart.

• Don’t worry if you think you don’t know good wine.

“Good wine” is what you like. Period.

• You don’t have to finish the glass. You are tasting, not drinking – use the dump bucket. Those li le sips add up fast.

• You don’t have to like everything poured. The reason you are tasting is to see what you do and don’t like.

• Take time to smell the roses, or wine! Swirl the wine in the bowl of the glass then take your time, put your nose into the bowl of the glass … and inhale to experience the bouquet. See what fragrances you can identify: Earthy?

Lemon? Honeysuckle? Cherry? Tobacco? It’s okay if you don’t identify any of those things, with time and tasting you will!

• Remember the five “S’s” of wine tasting: See (the wine in the glass), Swirl, Smell, Sip and Savor. (Take a small sip. Let the liquid surround your taste buds, what flavors can you identify)?

• Ask questions! Remember … there are no stupid questions. You are there to enjoy and learn, and your server is there to help.

• Don’t feel pressured to buy a bo le or to join a wine club, (however, if the tasting is free, or if you have a private tasting with a winemaker, it is good form to purchase a bo le).

• Leave a tip if you have had a nice experience ($5-$20 is a general rule, depending on the type of tasting).

• Don’t wear scents into a tasting room (cologne or perfume), and try not to wear white!

• Ask your server to recommend their favorite wineries to visit.

• Seek smaller, out-of-the-way, boutique wineries.

• Eat breakfast before you leave for the day and … hydrate – hydrate – hydrate! Hint: Drink one glass of water for each glass of wine.

• Bring something to snack on such as crackers, breadsticks or a bague e, (but inquire in advance if outside food is okay to bring in). Take time for lunch. When picnicking at a winery, never bring wine from another winery

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• Don’t try to do too much. In general, three to four wineries will fill your day.

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GOODªTOªKNOW • Acidity: The level of natural acids in a wine that give it freshness and crispness on the palate.

• American Viticultural Area (AVA): A government-approved wine-growing region whose geological and climatic conditions create wines of distinction. A specific appellation of origin.

• Body: A term used to describe the weight of a wine on the palate.

• Bouquet: A term for the fragrance of a wine developed a er it has been aged. Sometimes used interchangeably with “aroma,” which is technically the fragrance of a wine before aging.

• Brix: A grape ripeness scale, used primarily in the U.S., that measures solids (sugars) inside the juice of a grape.

• If possible have a designated driver (or use a driving service).

If staff feels you have had enough to drink they may refuse service, it’s for your own well-being.

• Trust your palate. Don’t worry if you don’t like what your friends or companions like. Not everyone likes the same things. This is about you – not them.

• Enjoy yourself!

Be respectful of all conditions and procedures. Wineries have had challenges to adjust their normal procedures due to Covid-19. Everything they do is to insure your safety, pleasure and that you have a great time.

Covid-19 has had many positive effects for wine tasting: More intimate, less crowded, more time to really talk to your winery host. With this is mind ... let’s go tasting and have fun!

BY DONALD SONDERLING

(It’s prudent to double check your planned visit, if possible, the day of your visit.)

• Cap: The top surface of the must, where solids accumulate and are then pushed back down (punched down) into the juice to increase skin contact.

• Crush: Harvest season that starts with picking grapes and ends months later with the transfer of wine to barrel.

• Cuvée: A Champagne house’s best offering, usually made from the first pressing of grapes; A • Estate-bo led: The wine was under the control of the producer, start to finish.

• Fermentation: The transformation of grape juice into wine as sugar plus yeast convert to alcohol and carbon dioxide (and heat).

• Finish: The impression a wine leaves on the palate a er swallowing or spi ing.

• Lees: Dead yeast cells from fermentation that se le at the bo om of a barrel or tank. When stirred in the wine, as done during the aging of Chardonnay, lees add body and creaminess.

• Legs: Streams of wine that run down the inside wall of a wine glass. Narrow, fast-moving legs generally indicate low alcohol content and light body, while wide, slow legs usually mean richness and higher alcohol.

• Maceration: A time period that allows grape skins to make contact with grape juice, usually before fermentation begins, in order to develop deeper color in the finished wine.

• Meritage: The unique American term for a Bordeaux-style blended red wine made in the U.S. from two or more of the five classic red grapes of Bordeaux. Not more than 90% of a single grape can make up a wine labeled as Meritage.

• Must: The mixture of unfermented grape juice with the solids from skins, stems and seeds of the grapes.

• Nose: A term to describe how a wine smells, sometimes used in place of “aroma.”

• Reserve: Term used by a producer that usually indicates a wine ranked among their highest tier of quality.

• Sediment: Residue accumulated during extended aging of a bo le of wine. Red wine sediment is formed by color pigments, tannin molecules and tartrates. White wine can sometimes show sediment of tartrates that appear as crystals.

• Sulfites: Chemical compounds of sulfur that act as a preservative in wine.

• Tannin: A primary component in red wine, it is a chemical compound (phenolic) developed in wine when fermenting juice makes extended contact with skins, seeds and stems; also added to wine as it ages in contact with oak. At an elevated level, tannin gives wine a dryness on the palate and causes the mouth to pucker (astringency), but when balanced with other components it provides the necessary structure that gives texture and grip.

• Terroir: The accumulation of all conditions surrounding a grape-growing site, including soil, sunlight, daytime an nigh ime temperatures, rainfall, drainage, elevation, etc., all contributing to each wine’s uniqueness.

Copyright: “Nose, Legs, Body!” by Len Napolitano

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Things To Do

NAPA VALLEY ALOFT

Hot Air Balloons If you’ve never taken a hot air balloon ride, there’s no be er place than wine country to experience the amazing 360° aerial views from inside the basket. Experienced and knowledgeable hot air balloon pilots act as both guide and entertainer while pointing out local highlights and welcoming questions from you and fellow flyers.

• Balloons Above the Valley 800-464-6824 info@balloonrides.com balloonrides.com • Napa Valley Balloons 800-253-2224 info@napavalleyballoons.com napavalleyballoons.com

• Napa Valley Alo(855) 944-4408 ballooning@nvalo .com nvalo .com

• Fat Tire Bike Rental Napa, (707) 345-6396 fa irebikerentals@gmail.com www.fa irebikerentals.org

• Napa Valley Dri¬ers (707) 492-5701 napavalleydri ers.com

• Getaway Adventures 800-499-2453 info@getawayadventures.com getawayadventures.com

• Sonoma Ballooning (707) 819-9223 sonomaballooning.com • Wine Country Balloons (707) 538-7359 hotline@balloontours.com winecountryballoons.com

• Napa Native Tours (707) 815-0172 WineTours@NapaNative.com www.napanative.com • Napa River Velo Napa, (707) 258-8729 info@naparivervelo.com naparivervelo.com

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Cycling Whether you’re a er a leisurely a ernoon pedal or a full day of serious biking through the vineyards, there are several cycling companies offering guided, off-the-beaten-path rides throughout the valley.

• Ace It! Bike Tours Windsor, (707) 688-4063 aceitbiketours.com • Calistoga Bike Shop (707) 942-9687 www.calistogabikeshop.com

(707) 944-2453 info@napavalleybiketours.com napavalleybiketours.com

• Napa Valley Velo Napa, (707) 927-5486 www.sthelenacyclery.com • Ride Napa Valley info@ridenapavalley.com www.ridenapavalley.com

★• RUSSIANªRIVERªADVENTURES E-bikes • canoe trips Healdsburg, (707) 433-5599 russianriveradventures.com

NAPAªVALLEYªBIKEªTOURS One-Stop Shop for Fun Adventures!

Napa Valley Bike Tours specializes in providing visitors with some of the most unique and unforge able vacation experiences (even if it’s just a day trip) in Napa Valley. Guided bike tours, visiting Napa wineries, self-guided wine-tasting bike tours and bike rentals are just the beginning. You can even book a bike tour/ hot air balloon ride adventure that includes lunch and wine tasting stops at two Napa Valley wineries! You’ll be talking about your adventure with Napa Valley Bike Tours for years to come!

FULL-DAYª&ªHALF-DAYªGUIDEDªBIKEªTOURS BIKE RENTALS • ELECTRIC BIKES napavalleybiketours.com • 707.251.8687

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Things To Do ★• SONOMAªVALLEYªBIKEªTOURS Sonoma (707) 996-2453 www.sonomavalleybiketours.com

• St. Helena Cyclery St. Helena, (707) 963-7736 www.sthelenacyclery.com • Wine Country Cyclery Sonoma, (707) 996-6800 www.winecountrycyclery.com

have bocce courts available when leagues are not in play.

• Martorana Family Winery Healdsbrg, (707) 433-1909

• Armida Winery Healdsburg, (707) 433-2222

• Nichelini Family Winery St Helena, (707) 963-0717

• Auburn James St Helena, (707) 967-9100 • Bell Wine Cellars Napa, (707) 944-1673

• Wine Country Bikes (707) 568-304 info@getawayadventures.com www.winecountrybikes.com

• Bacchus Landing Healdsburg

• Wine Country Cycling Tours 800-462-2848 dave@adventureincycling.com winecountrycyclingtours.com

• Bremer Family Winery St Helena, (707) 963-5411

Horseback Riding Vineyard horseback ride coupled with a food and wine tasting, make this a must-do when visiting wine country.

Saddle-up and an experienced trail guide will take you for a ride through the vineyards.

• Beringer Vineyards St Helena, (707) 257-5771

• Chateau Montelena Calistoga, (707) 942-5105 • Chateau St. Jean Winery Kenwood, (707) 708-8171 • D’Argenzio Winery Santa Rosa, (707) 546-2466 • De La Montanya Vineyard Healdsburg, (707) 433-3711

• Piña Napa Valley Napa, (707) 738-9328 • Pope Valley Winery Pope Valley, (707) 965-1246 • Raymond Vineyards St Helena, (707) 963-3141 • Seghesio Family Vineyards Healdsburg, (707) 433-3579 • Silenus Vintners Napa, (707) 299-3930 • Stags’ Leap Winery Napa, cs_stagsleap@stagsleap.com • Thomas George Estates Healdsburg, (707) 431-8031 • Trinchero Napa Valley St Helena, (707) 963-1160 • Turnbull Wine Cellars Oakville, (707) 963-5839 Petanque

• Napa Valley Trail Rides Napa, (707) 255-5661 info@shadybrookestate.com www.napavalleytrailrides.com

• Dry Creek Vineyards Healdsburg, (707) 433-1000 • Dutcher Crossing Winery Geyserville, (707) 431-2700

• Sonoma Valley Trail Rides Sonoma, (707) 343-5511 sonomavalleytrailrides.com

Similar to bocce, the French version Petanque is growing in popularity.

Courts are available at the following locations.

• Ehlers Estate Winery St Helena, (707) 963-5972

• Clos du Val Winery Napa, (707) 261-5212

• Farm at Carneros Inn Napa, (707) 299-4880

• St. Supéry Estate Rutherford, (707) 302-3488

• Triple Creek Horse Outfit Glen Ellen, (707) 887-8700 triplecreekhorseoutfit.com Bocce Courts Many wineries have bocce courts for their visitors’ enjoyment. Becase the game is played between two players or two teams of one, two, or four, it lends itself well to hanging out with friends at the winery as part of your total winery adventure. Be sure to check ahead. Some courts require reservations and/or fees. If you have your own balls, Veterans’ Park in Yountville or Crane Park in St. Helena

• Francis Ford Copola Geyserville, (707) 857-1400 • Furthermore Wines Sebastopol, (707) 823-3040 • Hall St. Helena St Helena, (707) 967-2626 • Hook & Ladder Vineyards Santa Rosa, (707) 526-2255 • Imagery Estate Winery Glen Ellen, (877) 550-4278 • Landmark Vineyard Kenwood, (707) 833-0053

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On the Water Kayak or SUP (stand up paddle board) are a perfect way to relax on the water while seeing the wine country sights.

• Burke’s Canoe Trips Forestville, (707) 887-1222 burkescanoetrips.com • Napa Valley Paddle Napa, (707) 200-5511 crew@napavalleypaddle.com www.napavalleypaddle.com 47

Things To Do • Enjoy Napa Valley (707) 227-7364 enjoynapavalley@gmail.com enjoy-napa-valley.com

• The Estate Yountville Resort Upscale shopping, art, dining, wine tasting; Yountville www.theestateyountville.com

• Napa Valley Cooking School St Helena, (707) 302-2452 uvc_sthelena@napavalley.edu www.napavalleycookingschool.org

• Clavey Paddlesports Petaluma, (707) 766-8070 info@clavey.com www.clavey.com

• Oxbow Public Market Local gathering place for great food, wine, shopping; Downtown Napa oxbowpublicmarket.com

• Silverado Cooking School (707) 927-3591 info@silveradocookingschool.com silveradocookingschool.com

• Petaluma Stand Up Paddle Petaluma, (707) 486-4314 www.petalumasup.com • Rubicon Adventures Forestville, (707) 887-2452 Bill@RubiconAdventures.com rubiconadventures.com

★• RUSSIANªRIVERªADVENTURES E-bikes • canoe trips Healdsburg, (707) 433-5599 russianriveradventures.com

Culinary Classes and Cooking Demonstrations A er feasting like a king at the local eateries in wine country, why not learn how the professionals do it by taking a hands-on cooking class.

Talented chefs will give you the tools and confidence to become a rock star in your own kitchen.

Recommended Micro-Destinations

• Cakebread Cellars 800-588-0298 cakebread.com/events

• The Barlow Outdoor market district with food, wine, spirits, hip stores Sebastopol, thebarlow.net

• CIA at Copia (707) 967-2500 www.ciafoodies.com

• Cornerstone Sonoma Shopping, dining, wine tasting, gardens, event venue; Sonoma www.cornerstonesonoma.com

• Cooking with Comedians @ Vista Collina Resort, Napa (888) 965-7090 www.crushersofcomedy.com

• Vista Collina Resort 888-865-7090 www.meritagecollection.com/ vista-collina/dining/food-wine-center Uniquely Wine Country As a prime vacation destination, wine country has its share of unique tours, activities and micro-destinations replete with wine tasting, boutique shops and fine dining. Here are a some we highly recommend.

★• JELLYªBELLYªVISITORªCENTER

Learn how the famous jelly beans are created and get free samples!

Fairfield, (707) 428-2838 www.jellybelly.com

• Napa Valley Wine Train (707) 253-2111 www.winetrain.com

Sonoma County’s Best Eco-Adventures GUIDED E-BIKE TOUR Tour the beautiful backroads

RUSSIAN RIVER CANOE TRIP rafting the easy waters with swimming holes, amazing views and wildlife

– or combine the two – ROADS 2 RIVER ADVENTURE

A morning guided e-bike ride and a selfguided afternoon canoe ride to Crow Bar!

(707) 433-5599

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russianriveradventures.com

1-800-280-SOAR

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Things To Do • Napa Valley Wine Trolley Vintage, open-air trolley, like the San Francisco Cable Cars (707) 252-6100, www.napavalleywinetrolley.com • Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley Sonoma, (707) 938-2600, sonomavalleywinetrolley.com Outdoor Attractions • California Cheese Trail Find where to taste cheese, cheesetrail.org

• Sonoma Canopy Tours Ziplines, treehouse glamping 888-494-7868, www.sonomacanopytours.com • Sonoma County Farm Trails Visit and tour Sonoma County farms, ranches, artisans, farm stands, www.farmtrails.org • Safari West Wildlife Preserve & African Tent Camp 800-616-2695, www.safariwest.com • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad Fun for the whole family (707) 938-3912, www.traintown.com

Live Performances A er wining and dining, continue experiening wine country with a live performance at one of these top-notch venues.

Check our Calendar of Events or visit each website for what’s coming up.

• Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, Yountville (707) 944-9900, lincolntheater.com • Blue Note Napa – Napa (707) 880-2300, www.bluenotenapa.com • Green Music Center – Rohnert Park (707) 664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu • Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

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Wine Country Look for

Calendar

... Special Harvest Events

NOVEMBERªµ

Happy Hour

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville Wines by the glass, beer from local craft breweries, delicious small bites prepared in-house kitchen, and live music.

Relax in outdoor spaces and have a good time with good friends!

5-7:30pm, www.russianrivervineyards.com NOVEMBERª¶

Library Cabernet Evening West Wines, Healdsburg Taste 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve paired with appetizers with Winemaker Katarina. $75, 4:30-6pm, www.westwines.com NOVEMBERª¶

Festival Napa Valley Presents Los Cenzontles at Napa’s Día de los Muertos CIA at Copia, Napa The Grammy-nominated ensemble — whose work with Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne was showcased in the recent HBO documentary Linda and the Mockingbirds — will perform a program of traditional Mexican music and dance, including ranchers, boleros, and sones Jarochos. Advance RSVP is recommended, but not required. Admission is free and family friendly. Casual wood-fired food from Live Fire Kitchen at Copia and beverages will be available for purchase. 6pm www.ciaatcopia.com

NOVEMBERª¶-¸

Cabernet Classic Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa

Enjoy over 20 expert-led tastings featuring 100s of wines including rare vintages, chef-curated dining experiences, and playful events all situated among the vineyards. $150+, cabernetclassic.com NOVEMBERª¶

Music on the Terrace

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena 4-6pm, www.merryvale.com NOVEMBERª¶

Live Music

Hudson Street Wineries, Healdsburg Complimentary music series Friday evenings in the barrel room hudsonstreetwineries.com

NOVEMBERª·

“Gather” The Seasons - A Four-Course Wine Dinner Series

Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor A hearty four-course wine and food pairing showcasing the seasonal bounty and created so guests can connect and gather at Bricoleur’s dinner table. One of four, each uniquely themed. $200, 5:30pm, www.bricoleurvineyards.com NOVEMBERª·

Pinot and Paella Lunch

Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Taste through a selection of Robert Mondavi Winery world-class Pinot Noirs and explore how wonderfully they pair with Paella Del Reyes' mouth-watering paella. $185, 12-4pm, robertmondaviwinery.com NOVEMBERª·

Organic Saffron Farm Harvest & Paella Picnic

NOVEMBERª·

2020 Pinot Noir Release Event Etude Winery, Napa Enjoy Etude’s newly released 2020 Pinot Noir wines, paired with the best food bites for an elevated Wine & Food Tasting Experience.

There will be fantastic food and delicious newly released wines. $45, 10am, 1pm and 3pm www.etudewines.com

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Obsidian Wine Co, Sonoma Witness harvest of the most expensive spice by weight.

Don’t be surprised if you are asked to help out. But do not fear, you’ll be rewarded with a hearty paella lunch and of course an Obsidian Wine Co. libation to round out the day. $225, 11am, www.obsidianwineco.com

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NOVEMBERª¸

JaM Cellars Presents: Lyle Lovet and John Hiatt Uptown Theatre, Napa $70-$115, 8pm, jamcellars.com/#events

NOVEMBERª·-¸

24th Annual Wine & Food Affair Various Wineries, Sonoma County Enjoy a full weekend of wine and food pairings.

Select your check-in winery to start, get your glass, wristband and 6-bottle carrier, then you are off and running to any of the participating wineries, for the weekend. Check the website for winery events. Tickets sell. Best to plan ahead!

Weekend $125, Sunday only $95, Designated Drivers $25, no Saturday-only tickets, www.wineroad.com

NOVEMBERª· NOVEMBERª·

Wine Pick Up Party

Tedeschi Family Winery, Calistoga Enjoy freshly prepared, delicious bites from Calistoga Catering Co., taste current and new release wines along with live music. $45, 1-3:30pm, RSVP www.tedeschifamilywinery.com NOVEMBERª·

JaM Cellars Presents: Dave Mason Uptown Theatre, Napa $45-$75, 8pm, jamcellars.com/#events NOVEMBERª·-¸

Holiday Boutique Craft Fair

Sonoma Valley Woman's Club, Sonoma Different artists each weekend. Food, gifts and decor.

Free admission 10am-4pm, www.sonomavalleywomansclub.org

Live Music by Adam Lieb

Spicy Vines, Healdsburg Seating is limited, make sure to book a reservation.

3-6pm, www.spicyvines.com

NOVEMBERª¹º

Happy Hour Russian River Vineyards, Forestville Wines by the glass, beer from local craft breweries, delicious small bites prepared in-house kitchen, and live music.

Relax in outdoor spaces and have a good time with good friends!

5-7:30pm, www.russianrivervineyards.com NOVEMBERª¹º-¹µ

Napa Valley Film Festival – Film, Food & Wine Showcase The CIA @ Copia, Napa Four nights of films and culinary experiences www.napavalleyfilmfest.org NOVEMBERª¹¹

Pinots & Plaid Winemaker Dinners Legendary Sonoma Wineries: A Rafanelli, Iron Horse & Rochioli The Matheson, Healdsburg A four-course dinner prepared by chef/owner Dustin Valette of The Matheson sipping on beautiful wines, delicious food, and conversation. $325, 7pm, www.emily-e-martin.com

NOVEMBERª·

Local Roots Market

BARN 5400, Penngrove Shop and discover a diverse collection of local artisans and small businesses, enjoy good food and beverages, live music, kids activities such as face-painting and balloon art, and family fun for all ages. Free to attend. 11am-5pm www.localrootsmakersmarket.com NOVEMBERª·

Saturday Stroll – Guerneville Art Walk Main Street, Guerneville Enjoy the art and culture of Guerneville Every 1st Saturday of the month, 4-7pm www.riverartsguerneville.org NOVEMBERª·

Napa Dia De Los Muertos

Veterans Park, Dwight Murray Plaza and Brown St, Napa Live music with Mariachi Tradicion Mexicana and Dr. Loco’s Rockin Jalapeno Band plus community altars, kids crafts, Folklorico dancing, and amazing art exhibits. 3-8pm www.cityofnapa.org/DiadelosMuertos NOVEMBERª·

Jazz Music Series with Randy Vincent Trio

Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg In partnership with Healdsburg Jazz, patrons can enjoy drinks, bites and live music at the property’s Fireside Lounge.

A blend of Great American Songbook standards along with some Bossa Nova, Bebop and Blues 6-9pm, hotelhealdsburg.com

NOVEMBERª¸

Fall Wreath Making

Fritz Underground Winery, Cloverdale Celebrate the beauty of the holiday season at this annual live wreath-making workshop. Welcomed by a glass of wine and local charcuterie, come and relax with us for an afternoon of creativity.

Step by step instruction, and materials, curated by Peony + Pineapple of Sonoma County. $87, 1-3pm, www.fritzwinery.com NOVEMBERª¸

Fall Reception

William Hill Estate, Napa Celebrate fall with wine, food and views. Antipasti station and passed hors d’oeuvres like short rib sliders, ahi tuna tartar and wild mushroom crostini. $75, 2-4pm, RSVP 707-265-3024 NOVEMBERª¸

Seafood Sundays

Spoonbar, Healdsburg A delicious, rotating three-course prix fixe meal and suggested wine pairing for $49 per person. Starter: Oysters on the half shell or seasonal farmers’ market appetizer. Main: Bacon wrapped sturgeon (French green lentils, apple marmalade); choice of dessert spoonbar.com

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NOVEMBERª¹»

Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Napa Indulge yourself in world-class wines from 30+ Howell Mountain wineries plus gourmet small bites from The Culinary Institute of America and silent auction filled with rare wines and winery experiences. 1-4pm, $125-$150, www.howellmountain.org

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Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa Enjoy an evening of ice skating, lounging by the fire with a warm drink, or sipping your favorite wine from an on-site tasting room.

The night sky will be brightened up by a 40-foot tall Christmas tree and twinkling lights!

Various hours. www.meritageresort.com NOVEMBERª¹»

The Lobster Bar Silverado Vineyards, Napa A wine country chic lobster feast with walk-up lobster bars featuring rolls and tails, and all the accompaniments served with estate wines. Grammy-nominated music artist, Bailey Callahan will perform live.

1-4pm, $250, silveradovineyards.com NOVEMBERª¹»

Harvest Dinner Chimney Rock Winery, Napa Join Winemaker Elizabeth Vianna in celebration of another successful harvest as we toast to the 2022 vintage.

Enjoy a gourmet, four-course dinner paired with Stags Leap District wines and a silent auction featuring rare and unique finds. $325, 6-9pm, www.chimneyrock.com NOVEMBERª¹»

Farm to Fork – Second Edition Migration, Napa You and your plant-curious, wine-loving foodie friends are invited to join Migration’s remarkable winemaker Dana Epperson and the iconic cult vegan chef Miyoko Schinner (Forbes 50 over 50, Food & Wine Gamechanger) for an intimate four-course epicurean wine pairing experience like no other.

Come dine under the stars in the atrium at the new Carneros tasting room with these two fascinating tastemakers.

Space is limited. $275, 6-9pm, www.duckhorn.com

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Annual Cabernet Day

Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford Sip, stroll and enjoy delicious wine and food pairings from our acclaimed winery chefs. Live entertainment, special appearances from the winemaking and viticulture leadership team. $100, 1-3pm, cakebread.com NOVEMBERª¹»

Fall 2022 Release & Post Harvest Celebration

Ackerman Heritage House & Ackerman Family Vineyards, Napa Join Lauren Ackerman, Winemaker Leo Tellez and the Ackerman team for a leisurely afternoon with culinary delights from Chef Jason LaBue and Ackerman's featured wines. $125, 1-3pm, www.ackermanfamilyvineyards.com NOVEMBERª¹»

Harvest Celebration Dinner

Martorana Family Winery, Healdsburg Join the Martorana Family to celebrate the bounty of the season!

Savor a four-course seasonal menu of autumn fare paired perfectly with current release estate wines while dining in the cozy tasting room cave. Only 50 seats are available for this intimate dinner.

5-8pm, $130, info@martoranafamilywinery.com, 707-433-1909 NOVEMBERª¹»

Fall Release Party

Dot Wine, @ Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg Celebrate the 2022 harvest and the release of the 2020 Dot Wine Lolita Vineyard Pinot Noir. Enjoy an evening at the fabulous Bacchus Landing winery collective with beautiful wines paired with the delectable cuisine of Sangsan Healdsburg. A surprise wine will be released. This is an outdoor event – don your favorite fall layers! $150, 6-10pm, www.dotwinery.com

- Friday/Saturday nights: Late Night @ Empress M Chinese street food in the courtyard with live music & drinks! 8-11pm - Mondays: DJ Dancing - Tuesdays: 10% off pre-order take out - Tuesdays: 10% locals dine-in discount - Wednesdays: Karaoke 7-10pm - Thursdays: 10% off house cocktails - Fridays: Live music - Saturdays/Sundays: Sports weekend Napa’s largest big screen 221 Silverado Trail, Napa, 707-927-5485, empressm.us

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NOVEMBERª¹»-¹µ

Head West Marketplace

The Barlow, Sebastopol Makers, crafters, designers, artists, small brands, local shops, speciality service providers and local non-profit organizations 11am-5pm, second Saturday and Sunday of the month headwestmarketplace.com, thebarlow.net NOVEMBERª¹»-¹µ

Holiday Boutique Craft Fair

Sonoma Valley Woman's Club, Sonoma Different artists each weekend. Food, gifts and decor.

Free admission 10am-4pm, www.sonomavalleywomansclub.org NOVEMBERª¹µ

Taste the Chemistry

Ram’s Gate Winery, Sonoma Wine is a surprisingly complex chemical mixture of water and ethanol (97%) mixed with thousands of different molecules ranging from acids and sugars to phenolic and aroma compounds.

Understanding this chemistry is a tool that enables winemakers to ensure both quality and consistency in wines while also allowing us to assess and resolve any problems that may arrive during the winemaking process. Enologist Rachel Bordes will take you through the process to experience firsthand the distinct differences in texture, mouthfeel, and flavors, which is ultimately affected by the chemistry behind the wine. $70, 2-4pm, ramsgatewinery.com

Kunde Winery, Kenwood Join 5th generation winegrower Jordan Kunde, for a hike through the breathtaking Kunde Estate. Along the way, you’ll learn about Kunde Family Winery’s sustainable winegrowing and winemaking practices – from grape to glass. This moderately strenuous hike lasts for approximately 4 hours and concludes with a well-deserved wine tasting and wine country lunch. Reservations required. $90, 9am-1pm, www.kunde.com

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa An inspiring program for art collectors of all levels led by di Rosa’s Executive Director and Chief Curator Kate Eilertsen, (also a collector), art advisor Chandra Cerrito, and gallerist David Keaton.

The program will be moderated by Andrea Saenz, di Rosa’s Deputy Director and Director of Education. 2:30-3:30pm, happy hour from 3:30-4:30pm, $10, www.dirosaart.org

Unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food

Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg In partnership with Healdsburg Jazz, patrons can enjoy drinks, bites and live music at the property’s Fireside Lounge.

Playing bebop and standards, 6-9pm, hotelhealdsburg.com

Dog Hikes with Jordan

di Rosa Hosts Conversation Amidst its Eclectic Art Collection with Happy Hour

Empress M

Jazz Music Series with Greg Hester Trio

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NOVEMBERª¹»

ONGOING

NOVEMBERª¹»

NOVEMBERª¹»

Makers Market

Downtown Plaza, Sebastopol Shop handmade items and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Every second Saturday 12-4pm, downtownsebastopol.com NOVEMBERª¹»

International Tempranillo Day

Six Sigma Ranch, Lower Lake Food and Wine Pairing featuring Tempranillos. RSVPs required. katelyn@sixsigmaranch.com, sixsigmaranch.com NOVEMBERª¹»

Live Music by Adam Lieb

Spicy Vines, Healdsburg Seating is limited, make sure to book a reservation.

3-6pm, www.spicyvines.com

NOVEMBERª¹µ

Wine Pairing Lunch with SingleThread

Medlock Ames, Healdsburg Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tasting experience highlighting Bell Mountain Vineyard wines paired with culinary delights from SingleThread, Sonoma County’s first 3 Michelin Star restaurant. chef-curated seasonally inspired “bento box” with each item artfully paired to our organically farmed wines.

Limited. Best to book ahead. info@medlockames.com or call 707-431-8845 NOVEMBERª¹µ

Seafood Sundays

Spoonbar, Healdsburg A delicious, rotating three-course prix fixe meal and suggested wine pairing for $49 per person. Starter: Oyster on the half shell or seasons farmers’ market appetizer. Main: PEI mussels + frites (herb salad, saffron aioli); choice of dessert spoonbar.com NOVEMBERª¹µ

Social Afternoon Tea Ceremony

Ackerman Heritage House & Ackerman Family Wines, Napa Spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying traditional English tea with a Napa twist at the 1889 Victorian Estate. While listening to French jazz, enjoy tiers of delectable tea sandwiches, dainty tarts, savory bites, seasonal house-made jams and premium teas served on authentic antique china and sterling silverware carefully curated by Lauren Ackerman. $70, 11am-1pm, ackermanfamilyvineyards.com

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NOVEMBERª¹µ

Harvest Dinner

Spoonbar, Healdsburg Featuring Preston Farm and Winery, the epitome of the farm-totable philosophy. Chefs Thomas Mulligan and Francisco Alveraz worked closely with Preston’s winemaker and farmer to develop a menu that captures the spirit of the season and the flavors of this special land. Each course is perfectly paired with a Preston wine.

Seats are limited and will likely go fast, so make your reservation while seats last. $145, 6-8:30pm, spoonbar.com

NOVEMBERª¹¾

Calistoga Food & Wine Grand Tasting

NOVEMBERª¹½

Happy Hour

Solbar, Solage Resort & Spa, Calistoga

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville Wines by the glass, beer from local craft breweries, delicious small bites prepared in-house kitchen, and live music.

Relax in outdoor spaces and have a good time with good friends!

5-7:30pm, www.russianrivervineyards.com

The annual event features more than 30 Calistoga wineries, gourmet food pairings from local restaurants and live music. $250, 1-4pm www.calistogawinegrowers.com

NOVEMBERª¹¼

Music on the Terrace

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena 4-6pm, www.merryvale.com NOVEMBERª¹¼-¹¾

Cooking with Cakebread: Homemade Pasta

Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford Discover the beauty of fresh, authentic Italian pastas and sauces made the old fashioned way – from scratch. Knead and roll the pasta dough, then cut, shape and fill the pastas before pairing them with traditional, seasonal and succulent sauces. $275, 9:30am-2pm, includes 3-course lunch, cakebread.com NOVEMBERª¹¼-¹¾

NOVEMBERª¹¾

An Evening with Karen MacNeil

Chimney Rock Winery, Napa Celebrate the new edition of The Wine Bible. The third edition of this indispensable book enables readers to “travel” the world of wine, page-by-page, as Karen shares her poetic and insightful knowledge. This very special evening will include provocative conversations, a book signing, and a Q&A session with Karen.

Taste some world-class wines — which Karen has likened to “cashmere pajamas” due to the silky, seductive texture – which will be paired with a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres. $65 includes a copy of the book, 5-7pm, www.chimneyrock.com

Meet the ‘Real’ Santa!

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg Support local artisans and start your holiday shopping while enjoying a glass of wine and live music.

Free to attend. 12-4pm, www.rodneystrong.com NOVEMBERª¹¾

Stand-Up Comedy Show

Wine Cave, Meritage Resort, Napa Features comedian, author, and actress, Kerri Pomarolli. $32, 7pm, www.crushersofcomedy.com

Live Music by Adam Lieb

Spicy Vines, Healdsburg Seating is limited, make sure to book a reservation.

3-6pm, www.spicyvines.com NOVEMBERª¹¾

Jazz Music Series with Neil Fontano Trio

NOVEMBERª¹¼-»º

Napa Valley Expo, Napa 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday pieces, and gourmet foods! The fair includes many gourmet food booths as well, many of which you can sample as you go. The Faire also features a full gourmet kitchen serving a variety of hot lunches, dinners, and desserts – home-made deliciousness! Free parking and admission. Friday/Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm www.facebook.com/NapaGiftsNTymeHolidayFaire

Fall Makers Market

NOVEMBERª¹¾

Jack London Village, Glen Ellen Songbird Parlour is kicking off the holiday season with a festive, shimmering Winter Soiree you will not want to miss.

Activities include photos with Santa, mini-sessions with photographer Sakhon Nkek, $10 holiday-themed “photobooth”, live piano, crafting for the kids, food trucks, artisan’s marketplace, and a buffet of homemade cookies, candies, and spiced apple cider.

This event is free and open to anyone seeking some holiday cheer, but you must reserve a time slot to meet Santa.

11am-3pm, www.songbirdparlour.com, info@songbirdparlour.com

48th Annual Gifts 'N Tyme Holiday Faire

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NOVEMBERª¹¾

Annual Lighting of the Plaza

Plaza Park, Sonoma The Lighting of the Plaza Celebration is the first official holiday event in wine country and a beloved Sonoma tradition!

Come see thousands of lights in Sonoma’s historic plaza and enjoy musical and dance performances, hot cocoa and cookies, beer and wine, and hearty fare from our favorite food trucks.

Free to attend, 5-8pm, www.sonomavalley.com/holidays

Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg In partnership with Healdsburg Jazz, patrons can enjoy drinks, bites and live music at the property’s Fireside Lounge.

Drawing from sounds of early New Orleans and Harlem styles.

6-9pm, hotelhealdsburg.com NOVEMBERª»º

Social Afternoon Tea Ceremony

Ackerman Heritage House & Ackerman Family Wines, Napa Spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying traditional English tea with a Napa twist at the 1889 Victorian Estate. Enjoy tiers of delectable tea sandwiches, dainty tarts, savory bites, house-made jams and premium teas. $70, 11am-1pm, ackermanfamilyvineyards.com

NOVEMBERª¹¼

Cooking with Comedians featuring Kerri Pomarolli Vista Collina Resort, Napa Join Chefs of the Meritage Collection Napa Valley as they team up with different comedians to bring you a Laugh Cellar original show, Cooking with Comedians! Participants gain culinary tips and tricks, as well as confidence to cook more at home; with plenty of laughs and tastes along the way.

Plus, learn the latest trends and classics of food. $130, 6:45-8:30pm, www.crushersofcomedy.com Sign up for our email newsletter at WineCountryThisMonth.com

NOVEMBERª»¹

Aviatrix Sparkling Wine Launch with Remi, Chelsea & Heidi Barrett

Be Bubbly, Napa The Barrett Team will be pouring their Aviatrix 2016 Grenache, 2021 Rosato and their 2018 Studio Series Cab-Syrah winemaker blend! 5-8pm, www.bebubblynapa.com

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NOVEMBERª»»

Petaluma’s Holiday Food & Fun Fair

Hotel Petaluma Ballroom & Lobby, Petaluma The Petaluma Holiday Food Fair is an indoor farmer’s market where folks can purchase directly from local food artisans to prepare for Thanksgiving and beyond. It is free to attend, but tickets and time reservations are required. 4-7pm, holidayfoodfair.com NOVEMBERª»·

Annual Tree Lighting

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa Holiday carolers, a seasonally inspired Artisan Market and a very special visit from Santa Claus. 4-6pm, www.meritageresort.com NOVEMBERª»·

9th Annual After-Thanksgiving “Turkey Waddle” Hike Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen Get out and “shake your tail feathers” after a day of feasting and football with this moderate 3.5-mile hike through mixed evergreens on the way to the majestic Ancient Redwood. $10, 10am-12pm, jacklondonpark.com

DECEMBERª»-µ

Transcendence’s Holiday Spectacular Hanna Center, Sonoma Broadway performers will create an intimate, cozy experience perfect for the entire family.

A family room feel reminiscent of Judy Garland’s holiday special. Toast the season with music and holiday cheer. $25-$149, 2pm or 7:30pm, transcendencetheatre.org

NOVEMBERª»·-»½

Scandinavian Christmas in the Tasting Room

DECEMBERª»

West Wines, Healdsburg Taste 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve paired with appetizers with Winemaker Katarina. $75, 4:30-6pm, www.westwines.com

Music on the Terrace

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena 4-6pm, www.merryvale.com DECEMBERª»

JaM Cellars Presents: Steve Vai – Inviolate Tour NOVEMBERª26

Tractor Parade

Downtown Geyserville Parade begins at 6:15pm at the north end of town.

5:30-8pm, www.visitgeyserville.com/tractor-parade NOVEMBERª»·-»½ DECEMBERªµ¿ª¶¿ª¹º¿ª¹¹¿ª¹½¿ª¹¼¿ª»¶¿ª»·

Cirque du Bohème presents Gypsy

NOVEMBERª26

Live Music by Adam Lieb

Spicy Vines, Healdsburg Cornerstone, Sonoma Seating is limited, make sure to book a reservation.

An amazing cast of world-class performers including: magician, 3-6pm, www.spicyvines.com mime, static trapeze, flying pole, contortionist, aerial duet, dancer and more! “Gypsy” is an exciting, imaginative trip back in time to the alleys of a magical and strange world. A show full of poetry, wonder, NOVEMBERª26 joy and lots of laughs! You will be transported back in time for an Santa's Riverboat Arrival hour of mystery and entertainment. 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & Small Business Saturday $29-$58, cirquedeboheme2022.bpt.me River Plaza Shopping Center, Petaluma Enjoy live entertainment from Petaluma Pete and the Pacific Empire Chorus while waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive! The Christmas couple will arrive around noon and will be welcomed by costumed dancers from the Petaluma School of Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way across the parking lot to their festive tent outside Taps Restaurant where they will be available for family photos.

Be sure to bring your Christmas wish list!

11:30am-1:30pm, petalumadowntown.com

Uptown Theatre, Napa $50-$70, 8pm, jamcellars.com/#events DECEMBERªµ

Meet the Makers: White Wines

Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford During this in-depth technical tasting, Vice President of Operations Aaron Fishleder and Director of Winemaking Stephanie Jacobs will taste through six white wines and explore the techniques that nuance each wine from vine to glass while also learning about Cakebread Family’s commitment to sustainability.

Guests will have the opportunity to engage the leadership team with questions and comments in an intimate setting. $200, 10am-12pm, cakebread.com

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Jazz Music Series with Stephanie Ozer Trio NOVEMBERª26

22nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield

Kick off the 2022 holiday season with stage-side live entertainment and parade, followed by puppet shows, fun and Santa!

5-8pm, www.jellybelly.com

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Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg In partnership with Healdsburg Jazz, patrons can enjoy drinks, bites and live music at the property’s Fireside Lounge.

Brazilian jazz, American standard gems, classical and pop informs this dynamic and inventive trio.

6-9pm, hotelhealdsburg.com DECEMBERª»

Family Style Night

Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor Bring your friends and family for a night filled with wine, salumi boards, fresh garden-grown salads, wood-fired pizzas, and delicious handmade pasta! $85, $35/child, 5pm, www.bricoleurvineyards.com

DECEMBERªµ

Annual Lighted Tractor Parade

Downtown Calistoga This hometown parade is rated one of the best holiday parades around. Come early to set up your chairs and enjoy the beautiful town of Calistoga. Free to attend. 7-8pm, visitcalistoga.com DECEMBERªµ

Artisan Crafts Faire | Wine + Shopping!

Priest Ranch Tasting Room, Yountville Come for holiday cheer while supporting local artisans.

Free to attend, 11am-3pm, www.priestranchwines.com

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DECEMBERªµ

Local Roots Market

BARN 5400, Penngrove Shop and discover a diverse collection of local artisans and small businesses, enjoy good food and beverages, live music, kids activities such as face-painting and balloon art, and family fun for all ages. Free to attend. 11am-5pm www.localrootsmakersmarket.com DECEMBERªµ-¶

DECEMBERª¶

Holiday at the Estate

Gulyás Fest

Obsidian Wine Co, Sonoma Join the Molnars, winemaker Alex Beloz and the extended Obsidian family in the barrel cellar for a celebration of the season, complete with homemade Gulyás (traditional Hungarian meat and onion stew), a tasting of library selections and barrel samples, and first dibs to purchase limited bottlings for your holidays. RSVP, $40, 12pm, www.obsidianwineco.com

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg Celebrate the season at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery with a special Holiday at the Estate tasting experience. You’ll enjoy the festively decorated estate, cheerful carolers, and holiday-inspired bites from Estate Chef Tim Vallery paired with acclaimed Ferrari-Carano wines. $45, 707-433-6700 or tastingroom@fcwinery.com.

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Reserve Library Tasting Experience

PlumpJack Estate, Odette Estate, and CADE Estate Celebrate the 10-year anniversaries of their head winemakers, Aaron Miller of PlumpJack Estate, Danielle Cyrot of CADE Estate and 13th Vineyard, and Jeff Owens of Odette Estate with a rare retrospective tasting of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons. $225 www.plumpjackcollection.com/visit

DECEMBERª¹º

Tinsel Tea with a Princess: Elana of Avalor

The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa This special holiday tradition includes scrumptious three-tier presentations of desserts, scones, and tea sandwiches, storytelling hosted by a visiting princess, and ice skating at this unforgettable holiday experience.

Four seatings at 11am, 12:30, 1;30 and 3pm Dec. 17, Belle; Dec. 24, Snow White $75, www.meritageresort.com

DECEMBERª¾

Cooking with Comedians featuring Courtney Cronin-Dold

Vista Collina Resort, Napa Join Chef Bryan Gardner of the Meritage Collection Napa Valley and Comedian Courtney Cronin-Dold as they team up with different comedians to bring you a Laugh Cellar original show, Cooking with Comedians! Participants gain culinary tips and tricks, as well as confidence to cook more at home; with plenty of laughs and tastes along the way.

Plus, learn the latest trends and classics of food. $130, 6:45-8:30pm, www.crushersofcomedy.com DECEMBERª¹º

Celebrate The Season

Chimney Rock Winery, Napa Enjoy an evening of featuring exclusive limited-edition format library wines, live cheese cutting demonstration, and small bites. $85, 5-7pm, www.chimneyrock.com DECEMBERª¹º

Wit Meets Wine

Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room, Napa The Laugh Cellar original show, Wit Meets Wine with Host and Comedian Courtney Cronin Dold serves up a one-ofa-kind occasion to gain enjoyment, practical knowledge and genuine appreciation of wine through laughter. It’s not about making fun of the liquid in the glass. It’s about using humor to present a truly memorable wine tasting experience. Plus enjoy other "notes of hilarity” from the comedian's palate.

Guests will taste four delicious varietals and are invited to ask questions about the wine. And, for the final ‘punch down' the tasting will properly end with a stand-up comedy set! $50, seating is limited, 7-8:15pm, www.crushersofcomedy.com DECEMBERª¹º

Cooking with Comedians featuring Courtney Cronin-Dold

Vista Collina Resort, Napa Join Chef Bryan Gardner of the Meritage Collection Napa Valley and Comedian Courtney Cronin-Dold as they team up with different comedians to bring you a Laugh Cellar original show, Cooking with Comedians! Participants gain culinary tips and tricks, as well as confidence to cook more at home; with plenty of laughs and tastes along the way.

Plus, learn the latest trends and classics of food. $130, 11:30am-1pm, www.crushersofcomedy.com

Save the Date!

DECEMBERª¹º

Winemaker For a Day: Pinot Blending Seminar

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg Join winemaker, Greg Morthole, for an in-depth blending seminar.

Demystify the world of clones and try your own hand at blending!

You will be greeted with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc upon arrival, followed by splashes of Davis Bynum Clonal Pinot Noirs, and end with your very own custom wine. Enjoy a variety of cheeses and charcuterie to pair with your blend and take home a personalized gift bag upon departure to remember this special day! $70, 11am-1pm, www.rodneystrong.com DECEMBERª¹º

2022 Winter Wine & food Fête

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena Inspire Napa Valley Founder Kerrin Laz invites you to a special VIP lunch and walk-around tasting highlighting some of the most exceptional California vintners and winemakers in support of a worthy cause. $350-$1350, VIP Lunch 12-3pm, Walk-Around Wine Tasting 2:30-5:30pm, www.inspirenapavalley.org DECEMBERª¹º

Makers Market

Downtown Plaza, Sebastopol Shop handmade items and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Every second Saturday 12-4pm, downtownsebastopol.com DECEMBERª¹º

Annual Holiday Dinner

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena Join Proprietors René and Laurence Schlatter in Merryvale’s Historic Cask Room for a night of elegance and memories.

A beautiful dinner will be created by Chef Nash of Tre Posti paired with Merryvale library wines throughout the evening.

Dinner will end with a live band to dance the night away. $325, 6pm, www.merryvalefamilyofwines.com

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JANUARY-MARCHª»º»µ

Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Art, Wine, and a Celebration of the Season throughout Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga and American Canyon.

Special events at wineries, galleries, restaurants.

Package lodging discounts Check the website for details. www.napavalleymustardcelebration.com

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DECEMBERª¹º

Save the Date!

Holiday Maker’s Gift Fair

Hotel Petaluma Ballroom & Lobby, Petaluma Buy one-of-a-kind gifts directly from local artists and makers all while supporting your community, 4-7pm, holidayfoodfair.com DECEMBERª¹º-¹¹

Christmas Parade

Downtown Napa Floats are decorated over the top with lights and so much more. Meet Santa after the parade for pictures and talking to the kids. 5-8pm, donapa.com/event/christmas-parade DECEMBERª¹·

JaM Cellars Presents: Steve Vai – Switchfood Uptown Theatre, Napa $40-$75, 8pm, jamcellars.com/#events DECEMBERª¹¸

Music on the Terrace

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena 4-6pm, www.merryvale.com DECEMBERª¹¸-¹½

Cooking with Cakebread: Cabernet and Cassoulet JANUARYª¹µ-¹¸

Truffle Festival, Napa The Napa Truffle Festival is back and better than ever before! Feature wineries: Artesa Estate Vineyard and Pine Ridge Vineyards. Michelin star/master chef team joining host Chef Ken Frank to create the magical culinary festival weekend: • Chef Giulio Gigli of Ristorante UNE, Capodacqua, Umbria, ITALY • Chef Roland Passot of formerly La Folie, San Francisco • Chef Raphael Lunetta of Lunetta & Lunetta All Day, Santa Monica www.napatrufflefestival.com

Come Taste Andretti Wines at Feast It Forward in Downtown Napa!

Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford Explore a menu centered on Cassoulet, the traditional French country entree of white beans, duck, sausage and pork all slowly cooked in an earthenware vessel. This ultimate cold-weather dish will be expertly paired with a special selection of Cakebread Cellars estate Cabernets to enhance the flavors of your creations. $275, 9:30am-2pm, includes 3-course lunch, cakebread.com DECEMBERª¹½

“Winter Solstice” The Seasons - A Four-Course Wine Dinner Series

Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor A hearty four-course wine and food pairing showcasing the seasonal bounty and created so guests can connect and gather at Bricoleur’s dinner table. First of four, each uniquely themed. $200, 5:30pm, www.bricoleurvineyards.com DECEMBERª¹½

Tinsel Tea with a Princess: Belle

The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa This special holiday tradition includes scrumptious three-tier presentations of desserts, scones, and tea sandwiches, storytelling hosted by a visiting princess, and ice skating at this unforgettable holiday experience.

Four seatings at 11am, 12:30, 1:30 and 3pm, $75, www.meritageresort.com DECEMBERª¹½

Christmas at the Ranch Andretti Winery offers a variety of tasting flights in a fun and festive atmosphere – sure to please everyone!

Our experienced and friendly staff will walk you through a private, seated tasting while taking in the fabulous views of the historic Oxbow District!

Book your private tasting Monday through Friday 707-261-1715 or email info@AndrettiWinery.com Private tastings with the Andretti Staff are by appointment only.

Reservations require a minimum 48 hours advance notice; up to 12 guests.

Groups of 10-12 are eligible for a 10% discount on their tasting!

Six Sigma Ranch, Lower Lake Food and Six Sigma wine pairing. Family-friendly holiday event with hay rides and goodies for the whole family. RSVPs required. katelyn@sixsigmaranch.com, sixsigmaranch.com DECEMBERª»¶

Tinsel Tea with a Princess: Snow White

The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa This special holiday tradition includes scrumptious three-tier presentations of desserts, scones, and tea sandwiches, storytelling hosted by a visiting princess, and ice skating at this unforgettable holiday experience. Four seatings at 11am, 12:30, 1;30 and 3pm $75, www.meritageresort.com DECEMBERªµ¹

Winemakers New Year’s

The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa Raise a glass in the Estate Cave, or celebrate in French style at the Village Bistro Wine Dinner then dance the night away to live music and share a toast at midnight. $410 & $190, 6pm, www.meritageresort.com DECEMBERªµ¹

Champagne and Caviar NYE Bash

Feast It Forward: 1031 McKinstry St, Napa AndrettiWinery.com | 707-259-6777

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Songbird Parlour, Jack London Village, Glen Ellen An elegant and memorable party you will not forget. Each ticket includes three cocktails by craft mixologist, heavy appetizers from farm-to-table chefs, live DJ and dance floor, and the finale… a silver balloon drop, champagne, and caviar at midnight! Dress to impress – there will be a photographer capturing the night. Tickets $155 by December 1st and then $175 after that.

E-mail info@songbirdparlour.com, www.songbirdparlour.com

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NAPAªVALLEYªRECOMMENDEDªWINERIES

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★ ANDRETTI WINERY

★ BACA WINES

Now at Feast It Forward! A variety of tasting flights in a fun and festive atmosphere – sure to please everyone!

Reservations required, 707-261-1715 1031 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94558

★ BENNETT LANE WINERY HOME OF 62 90+ POINT WINES • Garden Tasting • Reserve Garden Tasting • Wine Blending Experience 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; Reservations 1 877 MAX-NAPA

★ BREAD AND BUTTER WINES GOOD. HONEST. DELICIOUS. THESE EVERYDAY WINES ARE MADE TO BE SIMPLY ENJOYED. • Napa Valley Flight, Napa Red Wine Flight or Napa Valley Cabernet Flight available for tasting Appointments can be made 10am–4pm, 1-833-332-7323 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa, breadandbutterwines.com

★ FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS GREAT WINE HAPPENS EVERY DAY • Estate Tasting • Wines of Winston Hill Tasting Reservations required, 707 942-0859 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga

★ ★ PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS PREMIUM PORTS, FORTIFIED WINES, DESSERT & TABLE WINES • Seated Tastings in the Garden • Off the Beaten Path Reservations required, 707 963-Port (7678) 1281 Lewelling Lane, St. Helena

★ ROMBAUER VINEYARD • Critically acclaimed wines • Views of the Maycamas Mountains and spectacular gardens with a collection of whimsical art Reservations required, 707 963-5170 3522 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena

★ SEQUOIA GROVE WINERY SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON • A Taste For Cabernet Wine & Food Experience • Historic Barn Tasting • Cheese & Charcuterie Reservations required, 707 339-5757 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford

★ WALT WINES Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines crafted from the most expressive vineyards along Pacific Coast • 1,000 Miles of Pinot Tasting • Wine & Chocolate Pairing Reservations required, 707 933-4440, 605 1st St, Napa

★ WHITEHALL LANE WINERY • Premium, World-Class Wines • Excellent Hospitality • Napa Green Certified and Sustainable Practices Reservations required, 707-963-9454 x 101 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena Sign up for our email newsletter at WineCountryThisMonth.com

AS WITH LIFE, BACA IS BEST EXPERIENCED FIRST HAND. • Award-Winning Wines • Panoramic Vineyard Views • World-Class Artwork Open daily; 707 433-2222; 2201 Westside Road, Healdsburg

★ BREATHLESS WINES Celebrate your breathless moments with award-winning sparkling wine!

• Sparkling & Still Wines • Cheese & Charcuterie • Caviar Picnic • Sabrage Experience 707 395-7300, 499 Moore Ln, Healdsburg

★ CLINE CELLARS FROM OBSCURE TO EXTRAORDINARY • Seated tastings • Private Cabana tasting • Pendulum Club tasting • Syrah Hill Experience 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 940-4000

★ FERRARI-CARANO VINEYARDS & WINERY • Wine Tasting in the Villa, the Enoteca or outside on "Il Terrazzo" • Stroll Acres of Lush Gardens • Tours & Private Tastings by appt.

8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707 433-6700 Also at Seasons of the Vineyard, 113 Plaza St, Healdsburg; 707 431-2222

★ JACUZZI VINEYARDS •Unique California-Grown Italian Varietals • Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils • Balsamic Vinegars • Tuscan-Inspired Villa With Courtyard and Vineyard Views 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; 707 931-7575

★ LAKE SONOMA WINERY SONOMA SQUARE’S BEST KEPT SECRET Explore a selection of wines representing Sonoma Valley’s most prestigious sub-appellations.

134 Church St. (or enter from Sonoma Plaza), Sonoma; 707 721-1979

★ LEDSON WINERY EXTRAORDINARY HOSPITALITY • Exquisite Atmosphere • Impeccable Wines 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707 537-3810

★ ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDS CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS IN SONOMA VALLEY Roving Vineyard Tour & Tasting Experience • Tasting Flights • Estate Pairings • Private Events 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 1-888-675-WINE

★ TRATTORE WINES & DRY CREEK OLIVE CO. TASTE ON THE TERRACE AND TAKE IN THE VIEWS Taste estate-grown wines and locally produced and milled olive oils • Food Pairings • Wood-Fired Pizza Weekends • Get Your Boots Dirty Tour 7878 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville 707 431-7200

★ ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM A LONG TRADITION OF WINEMAKING EXCELLENCE • Indoor/Outdoor Tastings • Cheese & Charcuterie Available In the Zina Lounge at Ledson Hotel 480 First Street E, Sonoma; 707 895-9462

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Hotel Napa Valley

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Vintners Collective

Goodman Library

Napa Valley Bike Tours

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Archer Hotel Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar Charlie Palmer Steak

Hal Yamishita

Napa Barrel Project

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New Frontier Wines

Oxbow Commons

Blue Note Napa

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China Point Park

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Napa Na pa Chef Chefss Gardens Co-o @ Copia Co-op

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Downtown Joe’s

Veterans Memorial Park

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