Inside Napa Valley - Spring 2011 by Napa Register

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IN THIS ISSUE

MAPS

ON THE COVER

5 Sam Brannan : Pioneer, Dreamer and Scoundrel

39 Downtown Napa

Featuring the Surgery Team

7 The Sharpsteen Museum 10 Eggs to Art at Jessel Gallery in Napa

45 Downtown St. Helena 48 Downtown Calistoga

18 The Lore of Mustard

56 Napa Valley Appellations

20 Cooking Classes in the Napa Valley

58 Napa Valley Wineries

26 A Little Bit of Italy 34 Where Has All the Soul Food Gone? 36 The Best Breakfast Spots in the 40 Stylish Vallejo Boutique Moves to Napa’s Riverfront 43 Charbay’s Marko Karakasevic 53 Food Pairings Enhance Wine 66 Column: Why We Love Rieslings

Queen of the Valley

42 Downtown Yountville

15 Vintner’s Hall of Fame

23 Here Comes the Sun...With Springtime Wines to Delight

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DIRECTORIES 50 Napa Valley Dining 60 Napa Valley Wineries

*Additional photographs provided by The Napa Valley Register file photography.

From left to right: Dr. Deeik, Dr. Scarbourgh, Dr. Khaira, Dr. Loftus, Dr. Gonzales, Dr. Kanaan, and Dr. Hendricks Bottom: Sir Lancebot, robot assistant

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Queen’s New Surgical Robot Gets New, Noble Name “Sir Lancebot”

was the winning entry in a recent contest held by Queen of the Valley Medical Center to name the Queen’s latest hi-tech addition to its surgical team, a new surgical da Vinci robot. Six-year-old Austin Whitehead, a student at Napa’s Vichy Elementary School, submitted the winning entry. A committee with members from the hospital’s marketing, mission integration and medical staffs, along with a representative from the Napa Valley Superintendent of Schools Office, reviewed more than 700 entries submitted by Napa Valley kids. The Queen’s “Robot Naming Contest” was open to Napa area children up to 10 years of age. Children were invited to participate through an ongoing media, direct mail and public relations campaign. Entry materials were also available from area schools and at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. Austin’s mother Melanie Whitehead isn’t surprised by the nature of the name her son came up with. “Austin has always been fascinated by medieval times,” she says. “He’s wanted to learn everything he can about knights of the roundtable. So with the hospital’s ‘Queen’ name, he started thinking in that direction right away. And ‘bot’ seemed obvious to him.”

“Sir Lancebot,” the newest member of the Queen’s robotically assisted surgery team.

“Austin’s been very excited since the day he entered. So we were all thrilled when he got his big news.” Melanie added that Austin is looking forward to meeting “Sir Lancebot” in person at Queen of the Valley. As one of the benefits for Austin’s having won the contest, his class will take a guided tour of the Queen’s surgery department – where Sir Lancebot is already hard at work assisting with surgeries. “The Queen has been performing robotically assisted surgeries since 2002,” says Napa surgeon Dr. Susan Gonzalez. “Our new robot has provided our surgical patients and physicians with the very latest positioning, guiding and monitoring capabilities, which also enables us to perform additional procedures. All we needed was a new name. And all of us here at the Queen are grateful to Austin and the other kids who helped find just the right name for Sir Lancebot.” Austin’s first grade class at Vichy Elementary School received a Wii TM system and Wii TM Fit because of his winning submission and his school will also receive $500. To learn more about Queen’s robotics program, visit robotics.thequeen.org

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Napa Valley’s bygone days.

Photo courtesy of the Sharpsteen Museum.

Sam Brannan pioneer, dreamer and scoundrel By REBECCA YERGER Inside Napa Valley Writer

The Napa Valley — and especially Calistoga — owes a debt of gratitude to Sam Brannan, pioneer dreamer and dauntless scoundrel. While his business practices and ethics were frequently questioned by his 19th century contemporaries, Brannan’s ambition — and colorful legacy — enriched the valley and its history. -cont’d on next page 5

rannan was born in Saco, Maine, in 1819. His father,

Tom Brannan, was an Irish immigrant and farmer. The young Sam

Brannan amassed a great fortune through business ventures ... [that made him] California’s first millionaire.

Brannan apprenticed in the printing trade, newspaper publishing in particular. In order to advance his career, 23-year-old Brannan moved to New York and became a Mormon so he could publish their newspaper. In 1846, Brannan and Brigham Young were selected by the church to head western expeditions. While Young chose the overland route, Brannan and his Mormon charges traveled aboard the ship Brooklyn to California. He and his party of 236 men, women and children arrived in Yerba Buena — San Francisco — on July 31, 1846. From there, they traveled to the Sacramento Delta to settle and establish “Mormon Island.” After creating successful Central Valley businesses and a ranch, Brannan returned to San Francisco where he established one of California’s first newspapers, the California Star. It was in that publication on May 11, 1848, that Brannan announced the discovery of gold to the world. The Star also provided him access to the Bay Area’s rich and famous. Brannan amassed a great fortune through business ventures, real estate and private loans charging 12 percent interest or higher. He also pocketed the profits from the sale of the Mormon farm, as well as 100 percent of his Mormon subordinates’ tithes, which lead to his disfellowship from the Mormon church. All of those transactions, and more, made Brannan California’s first millionaire. During this time-frame, he also collected a wife, Ann Eliza, and became the father of four children — Sam Jr., Adelaide, Fanny and Lisa. His next conquest was to create a resort rivaling his inspiration, Saratoga Springs in New York. Shortly thereafter he discovered the Hot Springs area — now Calistoga — of Napa Valley. By 1859, Brannan had purchased about 2,000 acres of Hot Springs property for $37,000. A year later, the Calistoga Hot Springs Hotel was completed in grand scale and style. The entire resort, with its guest cottages, elaborate landscaping, racetrack and stables for horses owned by Hopkins, Hearst, Lick and Stanford, bathing pavilions and so much more, cost $500,000 to build. It opened in 1862 with a lavish three-day long party hosted by Brannan for his 3,000 guests. Wanting to provide easy and comfortable access to his resort, Brannan embarked on a railroad establishment campaign. The 6

Napa Valley Railroad Company was incorporated on March 26, 1864. Then, he and his supporters maneuvered politically until the local electorate approved the $225,000 railroad bond. With great pomp and circumstance, the Napa Valley Railroad train made its maiden excursion from the town of Suscol — once located near the present-day Butler Bridge — to Napa on July 11, 1865. Despite declining opinions and financial problems, Brannan and company pressed northward with the rail line extension to finally reach Calistoga by rail and telegraph in August 1868. During that period, Brannan was faced with even greater problems. In 1867, following a long and contentious dispute over his prized, free-ranging and property-damaging Merino sheep — plus his arrogant disregard for neighbors — local farmers and ranchers shot and killed all of the sheep. The ensuing trial proved useless and only aggravated the situation. Before that case went to trial, Brannan had another altercation that proved nearly fatal for him. On that fateful day, fueled by a money dispute and alcohol, Brannan went to Andy Snyder’s place to have it out. Tempers rapidly rose and Snyder shot Brannan. Brannan’s grave condition prompted the Napa Register to write in an editorial “Mr. Brannan has done more for Napa County than any other two men and has expended his money freely. He has developed the resources of the valley to the utmost, and, should his death follow his wounds, his place would not be filled. It is only now when death seems about to rob us of him that his good qualities are recognized and appreciated according to their merits.” Eventually, Brannan did recover from his wounds, although one bullet caused partial paralysis. And at about that time, his life began to unravel. His propensity for excessive spending and beautiful women — especially dancer Lola Montez — led to his ruin. His wife, Ann Eliza, filed for divorce. In 1870, the courts granted the divorce and awarded her half of Brannan’s assets. His children also severed relations with Brannan. By late 1873, Brannan leased his beloved resort to George Schonewald and admitted it was his biggest financial mistake. In June 1875, the bank forced Brannan to sell his resort. Brannan left the area and repeatedly attempted to reinvent himself and his fortune. He died on May 6, 1889, at the approximate age of 70. He was buried by his nephew at the Mount Hope Cemetery in San Diego. His headstone inscription reads: “Sam Brannan; 1819 1889; California Pioneer of 46; Dreamer - Leader; and; EmpireBuilder.”

The

Sharpsteen Museum

A gift to Calistoga By REBECCA YERGER Inside Napa Valley Writer

A 30-foot long diorama depicts 1860s Calistoga at the Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History. Photo by J.L. Sousa

Ben and Bernice Sharpsteen, founders of their namesake museum located in Calistoga, are shown at their upper Napa Valley family homestead. Photo courtesy of the Sharpsteen Museum.

ocated on Washington Street in Calistoga is a semi-hidden gem for history buffs and those interested in the upper Napa Valley heritage. This quiet, but dynamic place, is the Sharpsteen Museum, created by and named for Ben and Bernice Sharpsteen, who wanted to preserve the early history of Calistoga and the surrounding area. Ben Sharpsteen, an Academy-Award winning animator for Walt Disney, moved with his wife, Bernice, to Calistoga after his retirement. While some his work — and his Oscar — are on display at the little museum, its focus is wideranging. Pat Haynes, Sharpsteen Museum president, said, “While the museum features a timeline of all Napa Valley historical events, our exhibits focus on Calistoga and the time frame between the era of the first white settlers and 1919-1920. We also have a small exhibit featuring the Native Americans.” Haynes said a number of features attract visitors to the museum. “People really like the Robert Louis and Fanny Stevenson honeymoon exhibit,” she said. “He is so beloved by so many. Another big draw is the Brannan cottage filled with period furniture.” This cottage was moved from its original Calistoga Hot Springs Resort location to the museum property in the 1970s. At that time, it was attached to the museum building and rehabilitated into an exhibit space. -cont’d on next page 7

One of the biggest attractions at the museum is the Ben Sharpsteen exhibit with his Academy Award on display. “Another popular feature, especially with the older visitors, is the old-fashioned kitchen and barn display,” Haynes said. “They’re filled with items the older generation remembers seeing in their childhood homes or their grandparents’ homes. The covered wagon always attracts the attention of the children.” Anoher draw is the museum’s dioramas. “Steve Della Maggiora of Napa painted the backgrounds,” Haynes said. “They are quite charming as he incorporated the faces of local residents into those scenes.” In addition to the permanent exhibits, the Sharpsteen Museum features two special exhibits annually. Running through April is an exhibit of Sara Barnes’ paintings. “She painted Calistoga scenes for the local office of the Calistoga Water Company,” Haynes said. “When they closed their Calistoga office, the company needed to find a home for the paintings. So they loaned them to the Sharpsteen Museum.” One of the biggest attractions at the museum is the Ben Sharpsteen exhibit with his Academy Award on display. “People love to see it,” Haynes said. “They frequently ask if it is a real Oscar.” The answer is yes. This exhibit also features animation sketches Sharpsteen created while working for Walt Disney Studios. “Ben (Sharpsteen) was working in New York City as an animator in 1928 when Walt Disney approached Ben about working for him,” Haynes explained. “Disney brought Ben out to Southern California where he worked on the animation for classic Disney characters, such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Ben also produced numerous documentaries for Disney Studios. Ben won a total of 11 Oscars. The one at the museum is for the film ‘Ama Girls.’” This circa 1950s documentary was about Japanese girl divers who dove for seaweed. “Ben worked for Disney for 33 years,” Haynes said. “He retired on February 24, 1959, although, for some unknown reason, his official retirement was deferred until January 31, 1962.” This Oscar winner moved permanently to Calistoga with his wife Bernice in 1959, Haynes said. “He had deep family roots here. Ben came up here as a boy to visit and vacation with his grandparents. They lived on the old family homestead north of Calistoga. It has belonged to his family for many generations. And, it still does. During his adulthood, and while he was working in L.A., Ben, Bernice and their family came up here for vacation.” Due to the Sharpsteen’s love for the Calistoga area, they were concerned about the vanishing cultural heritage of the upper Napa Valley. Haynes added, “Ben wanted the museum to feature the upstanding events in Calistoga’s history and the men behind them. The backbone of the museum was to showcase the history of the Calistoga area. 8

“They wanted to feature dioramas depicting Calistoga in the 1860s-1870s. They funded and built the museum themselves, although many of their talented friends and associates helped them. The museum was their brain-child. And, I think this creative couple also wanted to do something productive in their retirement.” When the Sharpsteens had completed the project to their satisfaction, they gave it to Calistoga in 1978. Haynes said, “Ben and Bernice remained as active in the museum as they could. While Ben died on December 20, 1980, and Bernice passed away on October 10, 1982, their legacy and spirit of volunteerism continues at the museum today.” A small, but well-stocked, gift and bookstore is located near the main museum entrance. One can find reproductions of local historical photos to a large cross-section of Napa Valley and Western history book available in this little retail space. The museum is a solely volunteer-run organization, she added, so this little powerhouse of local history needs a small army of volunteers to operate smoothly. And they are always looking for new volunteers. The Sharpsteen Museum welcomes all to enjoy their exhibits and occasional special programs, such as the Children’s Summer Reading series. However, the musem offers its members special perks, such as preview parties, a monthly luncheon and trips and tours.

The Sharpsteen Museum LOCATION: 1317 Washington St. Calistoga HOURS: Open Daily

(except Thanksgiving and Christmas)

11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Left: This display at The Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History shows some of the items used by the Wappo, the native Americans who inhabited the valley when Spanish-speaking settlers arrived. Right: At one time, Calistoga had a fleet of about a dozen stagecoaches. This model, named the California, is on loan to the Sharpsteen Museum of Calistoga History by the Calistoga Parlor No. 86 Native Sons of the Golden West. Photos by J.L. Sousa

For information, call 942-5911 or visit its website sharpsteen-museum.org

Eggs to Art at

JESSEL GALLERY in Napa

By SASHA PAULSEN Inside Napa Valley Writer Photos by JORGEN GULLIKSEN

Walk into the Jessel Gallery in Napa and you’ll never know what you might find: a basket of fresh eggs, a vintage gown or beaded bag or a class of aspiring bellydancers. For 27 years, since artist Jessel Miller opened this gallery in an abandoned whiskey distillery in northeast Napa, it has not just survived but thrived on Miller’s boundless artistic imagination and enthusiasm. Originally, she planned a gallery to showcase her art, vibrant watercolors characterized by rainbows of color. Miller expanded her space as she brought in more artists. “Each one has a room now,” Miller said, leading the way through the gallery where spacious rooms boast not only artworks — landscapes, particularly of Napa Valley predominate in the originals and giclee prints— but comfortable sofas and chairs, and bowls of granola, nuts and cookies.

But wait, there’s more. Several years back, Miller, a fashionista, turned one room of the gallery into a women’s clothing shop that sells vintage designs, and one-of-kind pieces on consignment, along with shoes, handbags and other accessories. The styles, like Miller’s paintings are often romantic — beaded, embroidered and finely detailed — and high-end labels abound. If a piece doesn’t sell in her allotted amount of time, she consigns it to the ever-popular $5 rack, always a treasure trove for shoppers. “I love to dress people,” said Miller, who is usually on hand to make suggestions and bring out items she doesn’t want a shopper to over look. After hours, the gallery has become a lively center for classes as well. Miller, 60, conducts an energetic evening Latinbased work-out she calls Excercitment in a room surrounded by idyllic vineyard images.

1.) Found items as well as consignment pieces fill out Jessel Miller’s new home and garden decor shop Jessel’s Treasures. 2.) A French horn table lamp with music note lampshade at Jessel Miller’s newest store. 3.) A porcelain knick knack holder for the kitchen at Jessel Miller’s store. 4.) Ceramic lambs at Jessel’s Treasures. “They are my friends,” said Miller. “Lamb one and lamb two.”

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The class soon attracted so many regulars, they began gathering for Friday potluck dinners. “We eat and then walk,” the trim Miller reported. She also began opening gallery space to other teachers. This spring, classes include belly-dancing, yoga, meditation, and art classes for kids and adults. In addition, she rents out the gallery space for private parties. She even has a performer she can highly recommend - Terry Bradford, a former vocal partner to Celine Dione. Bradford, now a Napa resident (and baker of cookies are sold at the gallery) can often be found at the gallery. “You have to be creative,” Miller said, as she explained her approach to keeping a gallery afloat through good times and bad. “People think artists are these dreamy impractical people, but it’s not always true.” Nonetheless the dauntless Miller is not one to give up on any dreamer. This

month, she is hosting a fundraiser Feb. 25, 7-10 p.m. for the 17-year-old Napa Valley Mustard Festival, which was canceled this year. “I have had the honor of being the ‘face’ of this event four times, including what would have been the 2011 poster,” Miller said. “The past 17 years the Napa Valley Mustard Festival has also honored such amazing artists as Sara Barnes, Claudia Wagar, Dennis Ziemienski, Don Hatfield, Ira Yeager, Guy Buffet, Carlo Marchiori, Lowell Herrero, Melissa Baker and Thomas Monaghan.” Miller had just finished the poster for the 2011 Mustard Festival when she learned from the festival organizer Pat Summers that the festival had been canceled. “The Jessel Gallery has benefited so enormously from this event and we have decided to put on a party and fundraiser to support the return of the Napa Valley

Mustard Festival 2012,” Miller said. “We are asking for donations for a silent auction and food and wine from any restaurant and winery that supports the festival.” Miller’s original painting for the poster, titled “Goddess of Food and Wine,” will be up for auction, and giclee prints will be for sale, both that night and throughout the year. Bids for the painting may be made by visiting or e-mailing the gallery. The starting bid is $7,500. Oh, and the eggs? They’re from hens that her husband Gary raises, along with his award-winning giant pumpkins. “Eggs and art,” Miller said, “We have fun here.”

The Jessel Gallery is at 1019 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. For more information, visit the Website, jesselgallery.com or e-mail napa_art@napanet.net.

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To help survive the recession, Jessel Miller of Jessel’s Gallery started exercise and dance classes like Latin Fitness, belly dancing and yoga.

Exercitement Latin-Based Aerobics

Teacher: Jessel Miller, 257-2350 Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, 6-7:15 p.m. $10 per class

Belly Dancing Teacher: Shahreena, 255-4340 Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Winter Session (Jan. 11-March 15) $96 for eight weeks

Yoga Class

Teacher: Dr. Susan Craig, 252-3321 Saturday-Sunday, 8:30-10 a.m. $10 per class

Meditation on love class

Free Intr o Night

Teacher: Mike Smith, 415-717-4943 Introduction Night & Potluck Sunday, Feb.13, 6-8 p.m. (Bring a dish to share) Class begins Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. $10 per class

Children’s after school art classes Teacher: Debra Hodge (Miss Debby), 307-9224 Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 6 to 11 $20 per class Coming Children’s Summer Art Day Camp this Summer

Also available at the Jessel Gallery:

Massage

Kym MacDonald, 287-8029 Call for appointment

Pastel class for adults Larry Greenwood, 257-2350 Call for private or group classes

Performer

Terry Bradford, 510-385-5527 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIMKy_70JWs

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Napa Valley Academy Awards Gala Celebration 2011

Sunday, February 27th, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Robert Mondavi Winery

Robert Mondavi Winery and Winetasting.com

present the 23rd Annual Napa Valley Academy Awards® Gala Viewing Party on Sunday, February 27th, from 5 to 11 PM at the Robert Mondavi Winery, located at 7801 St. Helena Highway in Oakville, Napa Valley, CA. Sponsored by Robert Mondavi Winery, the Napa Valley Academy Awards® Gala Celebration raises funds to benefit the HIV/AIDS and Cancer Case Management Programs of the CARE Network at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. Over 25 of the valley’s finest restaurants will be represented, including Angèle, La Toque, Oenotri, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Cuvée Napa, Grano at The Depot, Celadon, and Cole’s Chop House among many others. The Robert Mondavi Winery will feature the finest in great wines at the no-host bar. Silent Auction items, balloon prizes, live entertainment, along with the glamour of the awards make this viewing of the Oscar® telecast the best in the Napa Valley and greater North Bay. Special Guest Celebrity Bob Sarlatte will entertain attendees as the Gala emcee. In addition to being the voice of the San Francisco 49ers, Sarlatte’s credits include film, television and radio, and he is a frequent guest on The Late Show with David Letterman. This year will mark the 23rd anniversary of this annual Napa Valley fundraising event for AIDS outreach and prevention and the 83rd Anniversary of the official Academy Awards® Ceremony. In addition to the Robert Mondavi Winery, sponsors include WTN Services, Winetasting. com, Fiji Water, La Tavola Linens, St. Helena Florist, Classic Party Rentals Napa, and PFLAG-North Bay

Chapter. Media sponsors include 1440 KVON and 99.3 the Vine, Napa Valley Life Magazine, The Napa Valley Register, Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine, and Chris Carnes Productions. The Napa Valley Academy Awards® Gala offers two ticket packages. The VIP Passport package is an all-inclusive ticket that provides a wristband that allows access to all wines, food and a guaranteed seat to watch the awards near a big screen. The VIP Passport wristband allows you to explore the beauty of the Robert Mondavi winery, sample appetizers from 25 of Napa Valley’s finest restaurants and enjoy complimentary Robert Mondavi wines and other beverages. This all-inclusive passport also features special food and wine offerings not available to general ticket holders. General tickets include samples from 25 of the Napa Valley world-class restaurants and caterers, along with a no-host bar for purchasing the finest in Napa Valley wines and other beverages. All tickets include viewing of the Oscar® Telecast, silent auction, and entertainment provided by celebrity emcee Bob Sarlatte. Tickets are $99.00 for the VIP Passport and $50.00 in advance for the general admission tickets and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.napavalleyacademyawards.org, or by calling 707-738-4040. Tickets are also available at Antiques on Second, Stonehedge Winery Tasting Room and Cuvee Restaurant in Napa, and Napa Toy Company in Napa and St. Helena.

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Vintner’s

Hall of Fame The history of the wine industry in California is made up of hundreds of stories of memorable characters who came here to follow a dream and try their luck with the grape. One of the best ways to explore it is with a visit to the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone’s Vintners’ Hall of Fame. Itself a historical building dating to the 19th century and the beginnings of winmaking in the valley, Greystone houses an intriguing collection of wine country tales. All are told on the plaques in the second floor Barrel Room, which is open to the public to visit. On giant antique wine barrels, these plaques introduce the characters whose contributions to the wine industry have earned them a place the Vintners’ Hall of Fame, established by the CIA in 2007. Here, you can learn about the early pioneers of the industry, like Charles Krug, the Beringer brothers and Count Agoston Haraszthy, as well as the 20th-century giants, both the well known and the lesser known. Each year, inductees are selected by a panel of more than 75 national wine writers, critics and historians. This is the fifth year the board of trustees of the Vintners Hall of Fame will introduce a new class of nominees, and the public is invited to join the festivities at the induction, which also provides money for supporting a new generation of winemakers and enthusiasts. The fifth annual Celebration of California Wine & Food and Induction of the Vintners Hall of Fame Class of 2011 will have a distinctly presidential flavor this year, taking place, as it does on Feb. 21, Presidents Day. In the spirit of the day, the event begins at 4 p.m. with a reception that will feature hors d’oeuvres from food and wine pairings from past state dinners at the White House. After introducing the new members of the Hall of Fame, guests are invited to enjoy a walk around dinner, prepared by a team led by chef Walter Scheib, former White House chef and CIA graduate. Tickets are $175, of which $100 is tax-deductible. Proceeds from the event support the Vintners Hall of Fame and contribute to scholarships for the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the CIA at Greystone. It all adds up to an opportunity to be a part of wine history in the making. For more information about the Vintners Hall of Fame, visit ciavintnershalloffame.com. By Inside Napa Valley Staff

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The new inducTees: The class of 2011 for the Vintners Hall of Fame includes Richard Graff, Joel Peterson, August Sebastiani, Vernon Singleton and Bob Trinchero. Richard Graffgraff richard

ichard Graff was a pioneer of California pinot noir. With a loan from his mother in 1965, Graff bought Chalone vineyard, which had been producing mistletoe.Recognizing that the limestone soil was similar to terrain he had worked on during a year spent in Burgundy, he restored neglected grapevines. He also introduced Burgundian methods of winemaking: fermenting in oak barrels imported from France, aging white wines on their lees, and encouraging malolactic fermentation — all anathema in California at the time. He took pains to preserve the character of Chalone’s unusual microclimate and produced finely crafted pinot noir of a quality now taken for granted in California. As demand for his wines exceeded the supply, he brought in partners and expanded. Later, the enlarged company acquired Acacia, then a leading producer of pinot noir in Carneros. Joel Peterson JOeL PeTersOn

hile working as a microbiologist, Peterson co-founded Ravenswood Winery in 1976 with $4,000, no vineyards and no winery. He had worked with Joseph Swan for five vintages and wanted to make great wine from older vines planted in the right locations, which is how he became a Zinfandel expert, were the oldest vines in California. At the time, Zin was mostly known for making sweet pink wine. With his single-vineyard Zins, Peterson was instrumental in showing how well the grape reflects its terroir. Peterson’s wines helped preserve some of California’s oldest vineyards. In 2001, Ravenswood was sold to Constellation Brands for $148 million, but unlike many winemakers who struck gold, Peterson stayed with Constellation as a senior vice president and Ravenswood’s head winemaker, where he has continued to promote and produce the excellence of single-vineyard Zinfandel.

Maynard Amerine, remains among the most widely read books of its kind, even decades after its last printing. “Principles and Practices of Winemaking,” co-written with three UC Davis colleagues, is a textbook used worldwide. Singleton is best known for his identification, characterization and transformation of the many phenolic substances in wine, including tannins. He also studied the contributions of barrel aging to wine phenolic composition and the role of oxygen in wine maturation. Bob Trinchero BOB TrincherO

ob Trinchero took over Sutter Home Winery in the 1960s, inheriting a mom-and-pop operation that sold generic wines to their Napa Valley neighbors, who filled barrels and bottles at the winery’s back door. In 1968, he began making Amador County zinfandel, purchasing fruit from some of the oldest vines in California. In 1972, looking for a way to make the wine more intense, he drained off some of the juice before fermentation and left some natural sugar in it, calling it “Oeil de Perdrix, A White Zinfandel Wine.” Three years later, he dropped Oeil de Perdrix, as he had created what became America’s favorite wine for the rest of the millennium. Say what you want about white zinfandel, it was affordable, introduced non-wine drinkers to wine and preserved old zinfandel vineyards that might have been grafted to chardonnay or paved for housing. Trinchero has played a large role in hosting Auction Napa Valley, which has contributed tens of millions of dollars to charity.

August Sebastiani augusT seBasTiani

he youngest of three children, he purchased Sebastiani winery from his father’s estate in 1952, and developed it into what was, at the time of his death in 1980, the sixth largest winery in the U.S. Like his father, Sebastiani sold mostly jug wines, increasing production by more than 100 times over three decades. The first California vintner to make affordable varietal wines in magnum sizes, Sebastiani was an enormous source of support for major growers in key wine growing regions including, Alexander Valley, Lodi, Napa and Sonoma Valley. For many of these growers, his support came at a time when they had no other home for their grapes. He played a major part in the economic development of the town of Sonoma, and was a significant philanthropist whose charitable gifts included the property for the Sonoma Valley Hospital.

Vernon Singleton VernOn singLeTOn

n expert on wine chemistry, Prof. Singleton spent more than four decades in the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, retiring in 1991. He published more than 220 papers and four books. “Wine: An Introduction for Americans,” co-written with 16

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the lore of mustard

By REBECCA YERGER Inside Napa Valley Writer

he Napa Valley is home to many legends and lore that add depth, texture, character and, occasionally, humor to the area’s history. One of these stories highlights a defining feature of the landscape of Napa Valley — and a regional harbinger of spring: the mustard plant with its bright yellow floral mantle that blankets the valley in the late winter. This profuse plant with its cheerful flowers is not indigenous to Napa County. While proven to be a beneficial vineyard cover crop today, its seeds are thought to have been equally as beneficial for a directionally challenged early-1800s explorer. In 1823, the first Spanish and Mexican exploration party entered Napa Valley. Its goal, purportedly, was to find a suitable mission site. Led by Don Francisco Castro and Jose Sanches, a Mexican army ensign, the small party also included a Jesuit priest, Father Jose Altimura. Altimura is said to have introduced the mustard plant into the local landscape. There are two version to this story. The first one claims the priest loved the condiment so much he scattered mustard seeds everywhere he went, including Napa Valley. According to the second version, Altimura was said to have a poor sense of direction. Those who tell this story underscore his inability by saying, “Altimura could get lost in a closet.” Reportedly, Altimura made every attempt to conceal his challenge in order to preserve his job and reputation. The legend claims Altimura would leave a broad, but discreet, trail consisting of a large swath of mustard seeds whenever he had to venture away from the expedition party or their encampment. The legend points out his plan was apparently a success, as Altimura always found his way back to his fellow explorers. The bright yellow blooms of the mustard plant are a perennial reminder of Altimura’s time in Napa Valley — and his imaginative solution to his secret dilemma. Rebecca Yerger is a Napa native, writer and historian.

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Locals and visitors alike, sampling the fare of Napa Valley restaurants, are often inspired to head to the kitchens to whip up their own masterpieces. Here, too, the bounty of the valley is plentiful. The calendar of cooking classes for spring is growing every day, with options for every budget. The choices at these locations only scratch the surface yet represent cuisine ranging from the familiar to the exotic. Prices are per person, unless noted. Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

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he CIA’s Food Enthusiast program has classes as short as two hours or lasting up to five days (the popular Boot Camp series). Usually capped at 12 students, classes tend to sell out rapidly. “Many of our students are amateur cooks, so I always make them feel comfortable by stating right up front that there are no stupid questions,” said chef Marcos Hernandez, a CIA instructor. Two-hour “CIA Samplings” include a lecture and demonstration, followed by preparation of small plates, for $95. This spring’s lineup focuses on Hot Latin Cooking (April 9), Flavors of the New Spanish Table (April 23), the North African Spice Kitchen (April 30) and Glorious Foods of Greece (May 21). Classes lasting five hours — the “Taste of CIA Cookbooks” series — include a lecture, hands-on instruction, lunch, cookbook and CIA apron for $250. The spring schedule ranges from Cake Decorating (March 5), to Gourmet Meals in Minutes (April 2), to Seasons in the Wine Country or Everyday Grilling (both May 7). If time is tight, take a mini-class that unlocks the flavors of chocolate or olive oil. Lasting approximately 20 minutes, these are conducted in the institute’s new Flavor Bar and cost $10 to $15. The CIA’s website (ciachef.edu/california/) has details, or call 967-2309.

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he new year brought a new culinary director, Marina Kercher, to Whole Foods Market at Bel Aire Plaza in Napa, which is gearing up again for a full schedule of cooking classes. “We will feature guest chefs, cookbook signings and many similar food-related events,” said Kercher, who plans inexpensive instruction that varies from how to filet a fish to preparing vegan cuisine. She’s busy freshening up the large kitchen that has seating around the counter for smaller groups and two monitors overhead for larger classes (up to 22 students) to watch the action. Cooking classes for couples are penciled in at $160 for two. Winemaker dinners will also be part of the mix, at about $60 to $75. Family dinner classes are on the agenda, too, for parents and children to cook together and share the meal. This summer, children as young as 4 can also be part of cooking camps — two-hour classes where kids learn to make a simple dish. Kercher is putting the finishing touches on the first series of classes, and will hand out calendars at the market’s “Grand Reopening” on February 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. Find the latest at wholefoodsmarket.com or call 224-6300.

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o back to college this spring and learn to make cioppino, croissants or a “perfect” steak. The college’s Upvalley campus at 1088 College Ave. hosts a Food Enthusiast program of evening and weekend classes costing $75 to $100. Chef instructor Laura Lee leads some of the classes, as well as the school’s executive chef, Barbara Alexander. Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans chef Kim Wiss as you prepare Southern favorites such as jambalaya (March 1). Spring Vegetable Pastas showcases healthful main dishes that are easy and quick (April 12). Mastering Paella on the Open Fire will give you the skills needed to make this crowd-pleasing dish (April 21). In addition to enjoying the meals they’ve created, students receive a package of the recipes. Visit napavalley.edu for more class descriptions, and call 967-2900 to register.

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1.) Barbara Alexander is the executive chef of the Napa Valley Cooking School at Napa Valley College’s Uppervalley campus in St. Helena. 2.) Student Martin Stella of Vallejo, prepares a chocolate lava cake at the Napa Valley Cooking School at Napa Valley College’s Uppervalley campus in St. Helena. Left) Asparagus and goat cheese salad with balsamic vinaigrette and a quail egg. One of the dishes prepared by Napa Valley Cooking School students at Napa Valley College’s Uppervalley Campus in St. Helena.

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heesemonger John Raymond has a wealth of knowledge about cheese, conversing easily about it like some men discuss sports. In partnership with the Made in Napa Valley Culinary Centre, at 388 Devlin Road near the Napa County Airport, John has planned a series of classes this spring to spotlight cuisine from Brazil to Norway. Cheese has a starring role in many of the dishes, with John also presenting a cheese tasting before and after class. Evening classes include Friday “date nights.” Register for Brazilian Date Night (March 11) and learn to prepare Feijoada, a stew of beans, pork and beef often called the national dish of Brazil. Daytime classes include the Cooking with Tea Brunch (Feb. 27), Celtic Cheese and Food Traditions (March 19), a Spring Brunch with fresh lamb (April 17), a Mother’s Day High Tea that’s appropriate for kids (May 8) and a Norwegian Brunch (May 15) to celebrate Norway’s Independence Day. Classes vary from $95 to $175. The Culinary Centre at Made in Napa Valley can accommodate up to 30 people. Students receive a copy of the recipes and a gift that’s unique to each class and instructor. Call 800-266-6936 or visit raymondcheesemongers.com.

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Ken and Susie Pope have been conducting cooking classes for four years. Past guest chefs are such well-known names as Greg Cole, Bob Hurley, Ken Frank and Joanne Weir. Spring classes will feature Scott Kendall of Carpe Diem Wine Bar (March 19) and Angela Tamura of ZuZu (May 21), among others. Participating wineries will be Grgich Hills, Hagafen and Porter Family Vineyards. At $150, the four-hour classes — limited to 12 students — begin at 4 p.m. on a Saturday and wrap up with the group sitting down to the complete dinner they’ve prepared. A complimentary apron and the recipes are included. Check the inn’s website (cedargablesinn.com), or call 224-7969.

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Here comes the sun . . . with springtime wines to delight

Jonquils are blooming, the vineyards are a green carpet dotted with yellow mustard flowers, the sun is shining, and the sky is a robin’s egg blue. Spring has sprung, so they say. Caught unawares, a sudden burst of spring fever overtakes us. No, we’re not exactly doing handsprings across the lawn quite yet. Winter’s rain clouds are still peaking just around the corner. But today, the sun shines and suddenly, we need to have a cold glass of wine with racy acidity and aromas of freshly picked wild berries.

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In a panic, we rush to our wine chillers and frantically rummage around for crisp, mouthwatering wines to quench our thirst. For most of us, our search is frustrating because all we have left from the winter are big winter reds. There is nothing wrong with a big, oaky syrah or a cabernet sauvignon to warm us up as we lounge by the fire. But with the advent of a gorgeous spring day, our paletes crave the lighter, fruity whites and reds that cry out to be drunk with new spring lamb and fresh garden peas. We hurriedly grab the porch chairs out of winter storage, and look forward to reclining, after an afternoon cleaning up the garden, with a glorious and refreshing glass of rosé or sauvignon blanc. With the realization in mind that we need to make a trip to our favorite wine shop, the ski jacket gets pushed to the back of the closet, and eagerly replaced by a spring version — where is my chartreuse windbreaker? The sudden rush to the local wine shops means sales are picking up. We’ve got to recover our wine cellars from the gastronomical extravaganza of the holidays when the visiting relatives and kids, home from college drank all of our wine. Time to stock up again and look for the deals, case discounts and new spring releases. After they have purged the sale isle, then it gets a little tricky finding the best buys. With so many choices, what does one choose? That’s where it helps to get to know your wine shop’s sales staff and buyer. They’re in tune with the seasons and what’s hot in the realm of new vintages.

Wines sales surge in the spring because January, the quintessential “diet” month of the year, is over, and, now that the jeans are a little looser around the waist (well, sort of) it’s OK to have that glass of wine, usually prohibitive in any diet. These are all valid reasons to stock up on spring’s new offerings. I’ve already stocked my wine refrigerator at home after tasting through some of the best fresh and fruity wines made for a sunny day. My recommendations for sauvignon blancs, all under $25, are Duckhorn, Selene Carneros Hyde Vineyard, Veladora, Orin Swift Cellars, and Mayacamus Mt. Veeder. Other tasty whites and pinot noirs include Highflyer Grenache Blanc, Etude Pinot Gris Carneros, Stony Hill Gewurztraminer, Truchard Roussanne Carneros, Olivia Brion Pinot Noir Wild Horse Valley, and Cuvaison Pinot Noir — all under $20. Last year’s blushing still wine rosés will soon be bottled and available in the market by March. Their subtle hues of pink and salmon with delicate strawberry and savory flavors beg to be drunk upon release. Rose’s that I highly recommend are Parador, Swanson Family Vineyards, and Paradigm. So what are you waiting for? Stock up on spring wines and get out and enjoy the sun. Norma Poole is an instructor for viticulture and winery technology at Napa Valley College. E-mail her at professor4wine@yahoo.com

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hen the two visitors from Naples came into Ca’Momi enoteca to order pizza, they said, “Let us see what you can do — because we know pizza.” Naples, after all, is popularly regarded as the birthplace of pizza, so Valentina Guolo-Migotto and Dario De Conti — both from the Veneto region in Northern Italy — knew this was their test. “When they tasted it and said, ‘Oh, this is good,’” GuoloMigotto recounted, “we knew we’d passed.” After all, when the two, plus a third partner, Stefano Migotto, began to plan their restaurant at Napa’s Oxbow Public Market, their goal was to create a place where visitors would feel, for a moment, like they were in Italy.” “We want to give customers an authentic Italian experience,” De Conti said. “To let them travel there here — to recreate what you feel in Italy.” The name of the venture, Ca’Momi — the house of Momi — pays tribute to another Italian, Momi dea Bionda, the previous owner of the house and vineyard the trio purchased in the Veneto. Bionda, they explain, was famous for his protective attitude toward his house, land and grapes. He was known to patrol his property on an old motorcycle, armed with a rifle, to make sure his grapes were safe, Guolo-Migotto said. “We bought the character with the house. We think he is still protecting us.”

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Wines first t was wine that originally brought the trio to the Napa Valley. Twelve years ago, Stefano Migotto and Valentina GuoloMigotto arrived and went to work making and selling wine; six years ago De Conti joined the team. Today, they produce 20,000 cases of 11 wines from Napa Valley grapes at their facility in south Napa: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, zinfandel, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, pinot grigio, muscat, and red and white table wines, as well as Ca’Secco, a prosecco-style sparkler. For their wines they use Nov Twist closures, which, they say, make the bottles 100 percent recyclable, unlike metal screwcaps. After making their wines for several years, they began to feel the need to meet their customers. “We needed an outlet,” said De Conti, “but we didn’t want to be one of 2,000 tasting rooms. And being Italian, we think wine needs food.” “We really wanted to be in front of our customers,” Guolo-Migotto added. The concept of recreating a small patch of Italy began to take shape, with the idea of serving pizza and authentic Italian pastries and desserts to go with Ca’Momi and other Italian wines. Why did these Northern Italians choose pizza? “Because I am a fanatic of pizza,” explained De Conti, who worked making pizzas for 10 years to pay his tuition while he studied at the University of Padua. They decided they would make pizza as you find it in Italy — “the highest possible standards, the best ingredients,” said Guolo-Migotto, “to say — look what we can do.” The result is a thin-crusted pizza with 12 toppings — but combinations you’d find in Italy, like prosciutto and mushroom, or mozarella, gorgonzola and speck, a dry-cured Italian ham with herbs. For the Porchetta Rucola e Grana (mozzarella, arugula, Parmegiano Reggiano cheese and porchetta), they roast the pork themselves in their wood-fired oven on the site. “So there is no pineapple, no red pepper flakes, no avocado,” Migotto said. They bake their pizzas in a wood-fired oven to order. “We don’t have ‘large,’” he explained. “We don’t have small; it’s a pizza. People

ask, ‘Is it for one or two people?’ Well, how hungry are you?” For the most part, they found their ingredients locally, although they do use Italian yeast, speck and buffalo mozarella. “We are blessed with ingredients that are exceptional,” Guolo-Migotto said. “We can be better than Italy. We use all organic: You can taste the difference.”

The translation is ‘Oh, my God’ he second component of their establishment they decided would be “dolce” — Italian cookies, pastries and desserts. They went back to Italy to find the chef to be in charge of this; they found their perfect choice in a Tuscan, Franco Camboli. “We had interviewed 25 chefs,” GuoloMigotto said. “Then we got a call from a man who said, ‘You have to talk to me. I don’t care if you hire me, but you have to talk to me.’” The result was a six-and-a-half-hour interview with Camboli, a third-generation pastry chef from Cararra, the town in Italy famous for its marble. Camboli, in addition to being a master baker, has a fine arts degree, sculpts and teaches art. “We decided, he’s absolutely crazy. He’s the guy.” Camboli came with them in the fall to launch the restaurant and he plunged into the task of creating the sweets menu with Italian passion, particularly when he discovered the quality of local ingredients, especially the dairy products. “The first time I was making a cake here, I had to call my father,” he said. “‘Bapo,’ I said, ‘the ingredients here are fabulous.’” In addition to biscotti and pasticcini (mini pastries), Camboli oversees production of paste (pastries) filled with vanilla, hazelnut and chocolate creams. The real translation, Guolo-Migotto noted, “is ‘oh, my God,’ because that is what everyone says when they taste them. “We decided to steal Franco’s passport so he can’t go back,” she added. In addition the sweets include Italian tortes and al cucchaio — “everything you eat with a spoon” — Italian specialties like panna cotta and tiramisu. Tiramisu, a rich, creamy, coffee-flavored dessert originated in Venice, Guolo-

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www.oxbowpublicmarket.com Migotto noted. “It means ‘pick me up.’ You don’t want me to tell the whole story, but it was all for the men.” “We call it natural Viagra,” De Conti added. Growing plans he owners are continuing to tweak their menu, which also includes calzone, tramezzino (little sandwiches), panini (wood-fired stuffed sandwiches) and farinata de ceci, a Tuscan “pancake” made from garbanzo bean flour and olive oil. They’ve begun adding weekly specials on Tuesdays, polenta or lasagna as well as lasagne. The Ca’Momi wines are some of the best bargains in a valley where a glass an easily run $12. At Ca’Momi, you can get a bottle of the fruity, food-friendly wine for $10, and by the glass, it’s $5-7, including dessert wines to enjoy with Franco’s sweet creations. In addition, they sell soft drinks — ginger baladin, chinotto, cedrata — which De Conti said, “we grew up on.” Despite occasional protests from customers who want red pepper flakes on the tables, De Conti said, “We’re having fun. This is the way we want to make the business. It’s what represents our tradition. Pizza is Italian fast food; it’s not sophisticated it’s casual, easy, it’s what you order when you don’t feel like cooking. We won’t please everyone but we’re having fun.” “This is the best you can eat,” Camboli said. “When you eat here, you are in a little bit of Italy.”

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The Napa Valley Youth Symphony presents is annual fundraising concert, “Red Gala,” at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville. This event, which supports the young musicians of the valley, includes live and silent auctions. Napa Valley wines will be poured. Tickets are $25, $50 and $75; 7:30-9:30 p.m. For details call, 944-9900.

The fifth annual celebration of California wine and food at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone marks the Induction of the Vintners Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Honoring Presidents Day as well, it begins at 4 p.m. with a reception that features food and wine pairings from White House state dinner menus. After the new honorees are introduced at 5:30 p.m., the event moves on to a walkaround dinner featuring former White House chef and CIA graduate Walter Scheib. Tickets are $175 (portions tax-deductible). For information, call 967-2320.

february 25 Art on First Twenty Bay Area artists are creating art installations that will be on display for eight months along First Street in Napa. A reception to kick off Art on First will be held at the Gordon Huether Gallery, 1465 First St., Napa to meet participating artists and learn more about Art on First and First Fridays. For more information, visit the Arts Council of Napa Valley’s website, nvarts.org.

february 25 february 24 Dinner is Served For one special evening, 45 restaurants throughout Napa Valley and beyond will offer a value-priced dining experience, including tax, tip, corkage and a donation to the Napa Valley Opera House. Dinners start at $50 and reservations must be made in advance. 7 p.m. For more information, call 738-3178.

Mustard Festival Fundraiser Jessel Gallery hosts a fundraiser for the Napa Valley Mustard Festival, 7-10 p.m. Admission is free to bid on auction items that include the artist Jessel Miller’s original painting for canceled 2011 Mustard Festival along with giclee prints. The Jessel Gallery is at 1019 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. For more information, e-mail napa_art@napanet.net or call 257-2350. 29

SPRING 2011 EVENTS february 26 “Moonlight Magic” Taste wine, food and regional beer and dance, too, at this annual auction benefit for the Napa Valley Nursery School at Valley Gate Vineyards in Napa. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. 6 p.m. For more information call, 224-3319.

March March 6 Napa Valley Marathon The largest sporting event in Napa County brings 2,300 runners, families, and friends to the Napa Valley for a weekend of fun culminating in the run on Sunday starting at Rosedale Road in Calistoga and finishing at Vintage High School in North Napa. Call for information & registration, 255-2609.

february 27 Napa Valley Academy Awards Gala Celebration The valley’s finest restaurants and wineries join forces to present this annual fundraiser for the Care Network at the Queen of the Valley Hospital’s AIDS Outreach and Prevention Programs at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville. Enjoy a silent auction, balloon prizes, live entertainment before viewing the Awards. 5 -11 p.m. Tickets are $50 general admission and $99 for reserve seats. For details call, 738-4040.

March 5-6 March 4-12 ‘Oklahoma!’ Napa High School presents the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical at the District Auditorium March 4, 5, 8 and 11 at 8 p.m., March 6 at 2 p.m, March 10 at 7 p.m. and March 12 at 2 and 8 p.m. For tickets and information, call the high school music department at 253-3705. 30

Mustard, Mud & Music A Calistoga Jazz Festival Live jazz is performed in a variety of venues in Calistoga throughout the weekend, noon to 5 p.m. For details and tickets, call 942-6333.

March 19 Taste of Yountville Yountville restaurants and wineries offer tastings, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mustard and olive oil producers will also be on hand. For more information, call 944-0904.

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Napa Orchid Society Sale and Show

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The Napa Orchid Society has hundreds of orchids on display and for sale at the “Treasures of the World” show and sale that also includes raffles, workshops and great growing and blooming advice. Bring plants for re-potting for a small fee, Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 425-3575.

Guest star Navah Perlman and guest conductor, Joel Smirnoff join the symphony to present Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville. Concert begins at 3 p.m. For tickets and details, call 944-9910.

april 1-9 “Phantom of the Opera” Justin-Siena High School presents its spring musical “The Phantom of the Opera” at Lincoln Theater in Yountville. Performances are April 1,2,8 and 9 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call the theater at 944-9900.. 31

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April 29 - MAy 1 Vineyard to Vintner: On the Trail of World Class Cabernet A weekend of “back-stage” access to the Stag’s Leaps district’s vintners, wineries and home kicks off Friday with vintner-hosted dinners prepared by local chefs. A Saturday morning seminar is followed by districtwide open houses. Return Sunday for bonus tastings at many wineries. Call for information and tickets, 255-1720

April 16 - 17 April in Carneros A multi-winery open house with nearly 30 wineries in Carneros, features foo and wine pairings, live music, art and craft shows and special tastings.Ticket price includes $5 Carneros Cash to apply to purchase at participating winery. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (800) 909-4352.

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ou’ve rung in the New Year, put your Christmas decorations away and dragged the tree out to the curb to wait for the Boy Scouts. The house feels empty; the yard has turned soggy and forlorn. The weather is a shivering 32 degrees. You’ve come down with a full-blown case of the post-holiday blues. What could possibly cheer you up and warm your soul at the same time? How about some good ol’ fashioned comfort food, starting with a hardy, satisfying breakfast. So you head out to the local pancake house and prepare to load up on carbohydrates. Settle into the comfortable booth, and think about how a classic breakfast of bacon and eggs would fit the bill. The waitress arrives and starts a wicked interrogation with you. “How do you want your eggs — fried, scrambled, soft boiled, over easy, omelet or egg substitute? What type of meat — bacon, ham, sausage or ground beef? Toast? There’s white, wheat, rye, sourdough and gluten-free. How ’bout a beverage? We have milk — whole, low-fat, skim, soy; juice — orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato; coffee, tea …” Your head is spinning. You feel like you’re stuck in a corporate meeting, dictating the Breakfast of Champions. “Maybe I’ll just have the French toast, with water. Tap is fine,” you mutter. Or, maybe you should just stay home, cozy in your jammies and cook up a batch of what could arguably be the best comfort food on earth: biscuits and gravy. I might sound like a southern gal, but I’m not. I’m a true California valley girl — San Joaquin Valley, that is — although I have now lived in the Napa Valley for longer than anywhere else. Yet, I may as well have been brought up in the South. I remember my grandma’s biscuits and gravy, along with the fried eggs and bacon, as if it were yesterday. Whatever happened to the big family breakfasts? I think, for a lot of us, it had the same demise as the family dinner. For one, as the kids got older, their sports commitments became more and more demanding. Soon, weekends were spent on the road going to tour-

naments. Survival mode became “keep the SUV filled with gas, and look for the nearest Starbucks.” The car was outfitted with energy bars and fruit for the athletes. And then, this crazy healthy eating phase came along, and worry began about getting enough protein and fiber, while cutting back on fatty foods. Whatever your story is, I am here to proclaim that an occasional full-out Paula Deen Southern breakfast won’t set you back too much on your road to health. As Paula would say, “Ya’ll can’t get too much of that buttery goodness.” Biscuits and gravy grew out of necessity and availability. In the south, pork sausage was very popular. Home chefs used the grease from cooked sausage or bacon and turned it into delectable white gravy served over freshly baked biscuits. Breakfast was the most substantial meal of the day in the south, especially for those facing a day of work on the farm. My grandfather, also not from the South, could consume more of my grandma’s biscuits and gravy than anyone I’ve ever seen, and this was all made from scratch. Not a single Pillsbury dough boy ever made an appearance at the table.

Maybe if my health club closed on Sundays, I could find my way to a breakfast buffet more often. A champagne brunch sounds delightful as well. There’s something about the word “brunch” that makes me want to take pause and say, “Yes, brunch would be lovely.” How can anyone have anything bad to say about brunch? My own daughters’ favorite breakfast treat is the coffee cake — and they don’t even drink coffee! We all know that the coffee cake’s purpose is to give us permission to eat cake for breakfast, without the guilt. But let’s get back to those heavenly biscuits and gravy. After several taste tests, my daughter reviewed the recipes, describing the thick, salty gravy oozing on top of the fluffy, golden biscuits as “overwhelming.” Growing up in a calorie-conscious family prevented these sorts of decadent, indulgent breakfasts, and this new recipe really did transport me to a lazy Sunday morning breakfast table somewhere south of Oklahoma.” It really doesn’t take too much time to whip up a batch of these. And if you follow a few simple rules, the biscuits will turn out fluffy and delicious, and the gravy will do its job of soothing your soul. For the biscuits, try Grandma’s method of using your hands to work in the butter with the flour. Whatever method you use, it is important that you do not overwork your

biscuit dough. Mix until it’s moistened, and then gently fold it over and roll it out and cut into shapes. For the gravy, there are many variations you can use. I prefer the simple milk gravy made with bacon grease (this will also give you a reason to first fry up some bacon). Keep milk on hand to add to your gravy when cooking, so it does not become too thick. While you have your frying pan out, you may as well fry up some eggs to complement your biscuits and gravy. My family likes them crispy on the edges, with the yolks still runny. And they have to be cooked in the black iron skillet with a little bacon grease. These are basic recipes, but I felt it was important to get them out there to be revisited again. You won’t regret it. After all of this talk about biscuits and gravy, I’m thinking I should give up my Sunday morning workout and head straight for the frying pan.

Biscuits and Gravy Note: Endless variations of both biscuit and gravy recipes can be found online. Have fun creating your own with your favorite ingredients.

Biscuit Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt 8 Tbsp. butter, cubed 3/4 cup milk

Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Cut butter into mixture until it begins to look like cornmeal.

Milk Gravy Ingredients 1/4 cup bacon grease 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk, warm

1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Preparation Heat bacon grease in a cast iron skillet. Add the flour and whisk until smooth and bubbly about 1 minute. Add the warm milk slowly and bring to a boil.

Make a well with flour mixture and slowly add milk into the middle.

Reduce the heat to a low simmer and stir, until thickened, about 5 minutes, adding milk as necessary to control the thickness.

Knead dough with your fingers and add milk when necessary.

Add butter until mixed in.

Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness. Cut with small biscuit cutter. Butter bottom of skillet and place biscuits in pan.

Season the gravy with salt and pepper.

Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve hot over biscuits.

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hough most inns and hotels offer breakfast to their visitors, Napa Valley has many other great places to grab an early morning bite. The choices include bakeries and coffee companies where you can get pastries, notably the Model Bakeries in Napa and especially St. Helena — where you may run into Rep. Mike Thompson. For Francophiles, the favorite is Bouchon Bakery in Yountville. Most Mexican restaurants serve breakfast, as do the taco trucks, and, of course, so do chains like Denny’s (still a great value) and Marie Callender’s in Napa. Most hotels welcome those who aren’t guests for breakfast, too, and the Avia downtown is even positioning itself as the site for power breakfasts. In addition, some regular restaurants offer brunches on weekends, some upscale. For this article, however, we’ll focus on locals’ favorite breakfast spots, all serving lunch, too, and a few, dinner.

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Starting from the south, American Canyon has two traditional breakfast favorites, Canyon Café at 3845 Broadway St. Highway 29 (644-5011) and the definitely funky Highway 29 Café at 101 Cafe Court just off Highway 29 at South Kelly Road (224-6303). Both serve large portions at reasonable prices - just what you expect from such eateries and the Highway 29 Café perfectly fits the affectionate classic description of a greasy spoon. Napa

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The Boon Fly Café at the Carneros Inn just outside Napa on the way to Sonoma is named for a local character from the past. It’s an attractive, upscale spot for breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner. It serves classics and imaginative breakfasts, but don’t think of skipping the warm, miniature, homemade donuts, even if you’re on a diet. (299-4900) Napa has the widest assortment of breakfast spots. A top local choice is Alexis Bakery Co. on the edge of downtown. While its baked goods such as cinnamon bread have many fans, it also serves a wide variety of creative breakfasts. Order, pay and sit down — if you can find a seat. One is sure to open up soon, and outside seating is an alternative in the usual good weather. (ABC, 1517 3rd St. 258-1827) The Black Bear Diner is part of a small local chain, and is famous for enormous servings. The slab of ham served with breakfast, for example, is more than most people would eat for dinner, not a thin slice. The best-selling breakfast is chicken-fried steak with gravy and eggs — plus potatoes and toast! (303 Soscol Ave. 255-2345) With a name like Butter Cream Bakery and Diner, you know you’re not in a healthfood restaurant, but locals flock to the venerable, pink- and white-striped restaurant for its delectable eats starting at 5:30 a.m. Its menu is straight diner, but it does feature a few lighter items as well as many rich bakery specialties. (2297 Jefferson Ave. 255-6700) Emmylou’s Diner is a classic American shopping center diner. You won’t run into tourists, just locals chomping down on traditional diner favorites, plus a few California classics like huevos rancheros and salsa. (1429 W. Imola Ave. 224-6339) Gillwood’s, the Napa branch of the popular St. Helena eatery, is smack downtown, if

hidden a bit in the Napa Town Center. It offers outside seating for good weather plus some tasty choices beyond the expected, like the delicious salmon scramble of eggs with smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or a breakfast casserole of Italian sausage sautéed with potato, onion and tomato and topped with melted cheddar and jack cheeses and poached eggs. (1320 Napa Town Center. 253-0409) The Soscol Café (632 Soscol Ave. 252-0651) is another classic greasy spoon serving huge portions at reasonable prices. Expect a wait outside to grab a seat at the bar in this tiny place that is always packed with friendly locals, some attracted because they can get a beer for breakfast — after getting off the late shift, of course. Yountville

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Like Yountville, St. Helena lost a few local breakfast spots in the last few years, but Gillwood’s downtown will satisfy almost any breakfast craving. Like the Napa site, it goes beyond the usual suspects, but space is a little tight — though there are some little-known tables in back. There’s usually a short line, but you can shorten it by eating at the communal table, where you’ll likely meet some interesting folks — perhaps a well-known winemaker. (1313 Main St., 963-1788) Calistoga

A strong local following keeps Tamara Heidemann and the rest of the Boon Fly Cafe staff busy during brunch on the weekends, with waits sometimes up to two hours.

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Pacific Blues Café serves breakfast that’s fine, except for the crowds. A favorite of visitors as well as locals, the newly expanded and remodeled café sits in front of the popular V Marketplace. In nice weather, sit outside on the patio. Omelettes are a specialty, but a local favorite is the massive breakfast burrito; you don’t want to know all that’s in it. (6525 Washington St., Yountville. 944-4455) St. Helena

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Two popular brunch menu items at the Boon Fly Cafe at the Carneros Inn: a Bacon Bloody Mary with Smirnoff, house-made mix and a celery salt rim along with the Green Eggs and Ham with poached eggs, honey cured ham and hash browns with lemon leek cream.

The world famous Bakers Dozen Boon Fly donuts the Boon Fly Cafe.

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Calistoga is down to one breakfast specialist, but it’s a gem. Café Sarafornia is named after the utterance of slightly inebriated town founder Sam Brannan, who famously referred to his new town as the “Calistoga of Sarafonia” when he meant to say the “Saratoga of California.” A diner without a dining car, it’s great for classic dishes as well as California favorites — plus Budapest coffee cake, cheese blintzes, apple crepes and lox and bagels with cream cheese for homesick visitors from the East Coast. (1413 Lincoln Ave., 942-0555)

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ith her shock of white hair, wearing black leather pants, a black patent leather coat and dramatic, oversized jewelry, Helen Lyall bears a striking resemblance to the Meryl Streep character in the film “The Devil Wears Prada.” Lyall owns Helen Lyall Clothes for Women, a touted Vallejo boutique that has opened in the Riverfront complex in downtown Napa. In “The Devil Wears Prada,” Streep portrays a highly fashionable, overly demanding magazine editor. While Lyall may look like the film character, she certainly doesn’t act like her. “You’re treated like royalty when you come into Helen’s store,” longtime customer Sandee Pierce said. On a recent visit, nearly every visitor to Lyall’s boutique was greeted by name. Refreshments were offered and comfortable chairs provided. A small kitchenette area in the back was stocked with champagne glasses and dishware as if awaiting a party to begin. For 35 years, Lyall ran her successful women’s clothing store on Georgia Street in Vallejo. She developed a strong Napa Valley following by offering both fashion and excellent customer service.

The salon, as it is called, offers a wide array of merchandise hand-picked by Lyall, including sportswear, dresses, coats, accessories, evening wear, furs and even some boots and shoes. “We’re all about being unique,” Lyall said. The windows of the boutique give a glimpse of the glamour within. On a recent visit, an elegant black silk strapless evening gown trimmed in feathers stood next to a Michael Jackson-inspired military style jacket with glitter accents. Between the two pieces, a greyhound statue wore a fur wrap. Lyall describes her 2,700-square-foot store as a specialty boutique with merchandise from European and American designers priced in the middle to upper price ranges. “We’re not a mall store in price or look,” she said. Prices at the boutique run the gamut. A pair of equestrian-styled pants are $185, jackets start at $125, scarves start at $45, dresses from $100 and denim from $100. One highlight is a featherweight, reversible fox-trimmed coat for $650. One side features fur strips, the other a waterproof raincoat. The coat is a best-seller, Lyall said. Lyall was encouraged to move to

downtown Napa by Mike DeSimoni, a Napa resident whose family-owned company, Channel Properties, is behind the $72 million Riverfront project on Main Street. After being approached by DeSimoni, reportedly at the insistence of his wife, a Lyall customer, Lyall made the move. “We have a lot of customers from the valley,” Lyall said. They wanted her to be closer than the old Vallejo location, she said. Diners at Morimoto Napa and the other new Riverfront restaurants are the kind of people who will appreciate her clothing, Lyall said. “This is a very unique area.” Another longtime customer, Joan Lockhart of Napa, visited the new shop recently. “You’re here,” Lockhart called out when she entered the salon. “I’m thrilled.” Lyall’s fashions “turn heads,” Lockhart said. “This is really glamorous,” Pierce said of the shop’s silver, black and white color scheme. “It’s kind of over the top.” Lyall and her staff are well known for doing fashion shows for many fundraisers

all over Napa County and the North Bay. The salon has supported the Napa Valley Symphony and Reach for the Stars. After running her business for 35 years, Lyall said she does not think of retiring. “I’m obsessed with business. I’m not ready to retire.” “I’m so glad I’m here,” Lyall said, “and I love my store.” Lyall’s is the first retail clothing store to open in Riverfront, but it won’t be the last. Her son, Scott Lyall, will open a men’s clothing store next door this spring, Lyall said.

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remembers well his first distilling effort. He was 10 then, and he helped his father Miles make a batch of brandy, a batch that has finally made it onto the market 28 years later as Charbay Brandy No. 83. -cont’d on next page

hat early start was Marko’s first step on the path his father and 13 generations of his family have taken to become a distiller. Through those years, Miles was teaching Marko the family trade. Last year, Marko reached a major milestone in that path, becoming a master distiller by making a unique spirit from start to finish. “Now it’s his turn to run the Charbay stills as a master distiller,” Miles says. His father, meantime, is trying to retire; after a long career, he’s become a grand master distiller, having made spirits from all four categories of sources: fruit (brandy and grappa), grain (whiskey), grass/cane (rum) and agave (tequila). It was a natural for Miles. The Karakasevic family long distilled spirits in their native Serbia. Milorad (Miles) Karakasevic was born in what was then Yugoslavia, then apprenticed in the tradition the family had followed since the 1750s. He eventually became certified as a master distiller, a title earned by equaling or bettering the work of another master. Along the way, Miles studied enology and viticulture at the University of Belgrade and in Germany. He immigrated to the New World in 1962, stopping first in Canada and Michigan (where he met and married Susan) before moving to California. They bought 17 acres on Spring Mountain in 1972. Miles worked with local wineries, and even convinced one (then Baccala, then Jepson, now Jaxon-Keys) to import an alambic pot still from Cognac, which he used to make brandy.

A History of Distilling

t’s ironic that it took so long to release the first brandy. In 1983, Miles began making his own wines and brandy, and he has been distilling brandy to fortify wines, and making other spirits, aperitifs and liqueurs ever since. A big break came in 1998, when Marko developed Charbayflavored vodka, introducing Meyer lemon and blood orange-infused versions, which took off instantly. He now also produces clear, ruby red grapefruit, red raspberry and pomegranate versions with 100 percent fruit, plus a green tea-infused vodka. He also has made pastis, rums from Maui sugar cane, Pachanga from Jerusalem artichokes, and tequila that they distill in Mexico. To become a master distiller, Marko created a whiskey called Doubled & Twisted. Unlike other whiskeys, it’s made from commercial beer, in this case Bear Republic Racer IPA. It takes 6,000 gallons to make nine gallons of whiskey and the 110-proof brew is bottled in 1-liter bottles. It sells for $58. The newly released brandy is made from folle blanche grapes, which are used in Cognac, and distilled in a Pruhlo Alambic Charentais copper pot still. It has aged in Limousin French oak since 1983.

A Family Business

iles and Susan still run their family business with Marko and his wife Jenni. Susan is general manager, and Jenni works in the tasting room and public relations. Marko’s sister, Lara, has “retired” to raise three girls. The family has two stills in operation, one on Spring Mountain, where they distill the brandies to fortify ports, dessert wines and aperitifs. They also have an inactive alambic pot still once used by RMS Distillery in Carneros to demonstrate how brandy is distilled. The brandy they’ve introduced was distilled in Ukiah but can be bought (not tasted) at the family’s ‘Still House’ in St. Helena. There are two sizes, 750 ml for $350 and 375 ml for $185 a bottle.

What’s Next

arko says he’s about to make more whiskey, this time from Bear Mountain Stout. “It’s expensive to make it this way, but it’s the best flavor for whiskey.” More brandy is aging in barrels, too. “We’re going to release some younger brandy; it will be less expensive, of course,” Marko says. The family also makes wine; the current release is a 2003 Oakville cabernet, as well as port — the 1997 is for sale now. You can visit the Still House on Spring Mountain to taste and buy the wines and apertifis, or to buy the brandy (but not the Charbay vodkas, which are widely available in stores). A visit and tasting is $20 and by appointment only. Get more information at www.charbay.com.

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6476 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2487

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1320 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

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Ca ’Momi (Oxbow Market)

610 First Street, #10 Napa, CA 94559

707.257.4992

707.967.8111

Cantinetta Piero

6774 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.8080

1517 Thrid Street Napa, CA 94559

707.258.1827

Carpe Diem

1001 Second Street Napa, CA 94559

707.224.0800

All Season’s Bistro

1400 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9111

CC Blue Sushi Bar & Restaurant

1148 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9100

Ana’s Cantina

1205 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4921

Celadon

500 Main Street, Ste. G Napa, CA 94559

707.254.9690

Andie’s Cafe

1042 Freeway Drive Napa, CA 94559

707.259.1107

Checkers Restaurant

1414 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9300

Angèle

540 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.252.8115

Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen

1327 Railroad Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1200

Armadillo’s

1304 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8082

Cole’s Chop House

1122 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.224..6328

Auberge du Soleil

180 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford, CA 94573

707.963.1211

Coldstone Creamery

651 Trancas Napa, CA 94558

707.251.3703

Azzurro Pizzeria & Enoteca

1260 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.255.5552

Compadres Rio Grille

505 Lincoln Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.253.1111

Bank Cafe & Bar at the Westin

1314 McKinstry Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.5151

Cook St. Helena

1310 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7088

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3900-D Bel Aire Plaza Napa, CA 94559

707.224.6600

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4310 Knoxville Raod Napa, CA 94558

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2025 Monticello Road Napa, CA 94558

707.257.9720

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1650 Soscol Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.224.2330

Bistro Don Giovanni

4110 Howard Lane Napa, CA 94558

707.224.3300

Don Perico Mexican Restaurant

1025 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.252.4707

Bistro Jeanty

6510 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.0103

Downtown Joe’s

902 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.258.2337

Bistro Sabor

1126 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.252.0555

Etoile

1 California Drive Yountville, CA 94599

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4048 Sonoma Highway Napa, CA 94559

707.299.4870

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4048 Sonoma Highway Napa, CA 94559

707.299.4882

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1364 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9088

Farmstead

738 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.9181

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6525 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.945.1050

Fazerrati’s Pizza Restaurant

1517 Imola Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.255.1188

Bouchon

6534 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.8037

Filippi’s Pizza Grotto

645 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.254.9700

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975 First Street Napa, CA 94559

800.943.9463

Fish Story

790 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.251.5600

Brannan’s Grill

1374 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.2233

Firewood Cafe

3824 Bel Aire Plaza Napa, CA 94559

707.224.9660

Brix

7377 St. Helena Hwy Yountville, CA 94558

707.944.2749

Foothill Grill

2766 Old Sonoma Road Napa, CA 94558

707.252.6178

Buckhorn Grill

1201 Napa Town Center Napa, CA 94558

707.265.9508

French Laundry

6640 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2380

Buster’s BBQ

1207 Foothill Blvd Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.5605

Flatiron Grille

1440 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.1220

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2297 Jefferson Street Napa, CA 94558

707.255.6700

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3000 Highway 29, Ste. B St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.9919

Cafe Sarafornia

1413 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.0555

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1250 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4101

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4050 Byway East Napa, CA 94558

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540 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

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1313 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1788

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1320 Napa Town Center Napa, CA 94559

707.253.0409

Go Fish Restaurant

641 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0700

Golden Harvest

61 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9888

Gott’s Roadside

933 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3486

Gott’s Roadside (Oxbow Market)

610 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.224.6900

Grace’s Table

1400 Second Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.6200

The Grill at Silverado Resort

1600 Atlas Peak Raod Napa, CA 94558

707.257.5400

Grille 29 at the Embassy Suites

1075 California Blvd Napa, CA 94559

707.253.9540

Highway 29 Cafe

101 Cafe Court Napa, CA 94503

707.224.6303

Hog Island Oyster Company (Oxbow Market)

641 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.251.8113

Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar

6518 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2345

Hydro Bar & Grill

1403 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9777

JuJu’s

3375 California Way Napa, CA 94558

707.226.6537

Kitani Sushi

1631 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6857

La Prima Pizza

3070 Jefferson Street Napa, CA 94558

707.253.7909

La Prima Pizza

1923 Lake Street Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.8070

La Prima Pizza

1010 Adams Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7909

Morimoto

610 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.252.1600

La Taquiza Fish Tacos

2007 Redwood Road Napa, CA 94558

707.224.2320

Mount St. Helena Brewing Co.

21167 Calistoga Street Middletown, CA 95461

707.987.3361

La Toque

1314 McKinstry Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.5157

Mustard’s Grill

7399 St. Helena Hwy Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2424

Las Palmas

1730 Yajome Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.1514

Napa Valley Wine Train, Inc.

1275 McKinstry Street Napa, CA 94559

707.253.2111

The Little Gourmet

1040 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.7700

Neela’s Indian Cuisine Restaurant

975 Clinton Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.9988

Mammarella’s

630 Airpark Road Napa, CA 94558

707.256.3441

Nicola’s Deli & Pizzeria

1359 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6272

Market

1347 Main Street. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3799

Norman Rose Tavern

1401 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.258.1516

Martini House

1245 Spring Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2233

Oakville Grocery

7856 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.8802

Meadowood Napa Valley

900 Meadowood Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3646

Oenotri

1425 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.252.1022

Mini Mango Bistro

1408 Clay Street Napa, CA 94559

707.226.8886

Olive Tree Inn

221 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.252.7660

RESTAURANT Model Bakery (Oxbow Market)

ADDRESS

PHONE

644 First Street, Bldg B Napa, CA 94559

707.259.1128

Model Bakery 1357 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 707.963.8192 www.themodelbakery.com

DINING DIRECTORY RESTAURANT

ADDRESS

PHONE

Oxbow Chesse Merchant (Oxbow Market)

610 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.5200

Pacific Blues Cafe

6525 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano

RESTAURANT

ADDRESS

PHONE

Squeeze Inn Burgers

3383 Solano Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.257.6880

707.944.4455

Sushi Mambo

1202 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.6604

1237 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4400

Sweetie Pies

520 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.7280

Palisades Market & Deli

1506 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9649

Tacos La Playita

1851 Old Sonoma Road Napa, CA 94558

707.257.8780

Pearl, The Restaurant

1339 Pearl Street, Ste. 104 Napa, CA 94559

707.224.9161

Taqueria Rosita

1214 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.253.9208

Pete’s Pancakes

7787 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

707.945.0730

Taqueria Rosita 2

3427 Broadway Street American Canyon, CA 94503

707.644.8226

Pica Pica Maize Kitchen (Oxbow Market)

610 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.251.3757

Tanya’s Taqueria

601 Jefferson Street Napa, CA 94558

707.224.9000

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

1016 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9999

Terra

1345 Railroad Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8931

Press

587 St Helena Hwy St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.0550

Thai Kitchen Restaurant

1222 Trancas Street Napa, CA 94558

707.254.9271

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

1473 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6563

That Pizza Place

1149 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.968.9671

Redd

6480 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2222

Tra Vigne Restaurant

1050 Charter Oak Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4444

Red Hen Cantina

4175 Solano Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.255.8125

Trancas Steakhouse

999 Trancas Street Napa, CA 94558

707.258.9990

Red Rock Cafe

1010 Lincoln Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.226.2633

Triple S Ranch & Restaurant

4600 Mt. Home Ranch Rd Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6730

Red Rock North

4084 Byway East Napa, CA 94558

707.253.2859

Tuscany

1005 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.258.1000

Ristorante Allegria

1026 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.254.8006

Ubuntu

1140 Main Street Napa, CA 94558

707.251.5656

Royal Oak

1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa, CA 94558

707.257.5400

Uva Trattoria

1040 Clinton Street Napa, CA 94559

707.255.6646

Rutherford Grill

1180 Rutherford Road Rutherford, CA 94573

707.963.1792

Vercelli Ristorante Italiano

1146 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3371

Ristorante La Strada Italian Cuisine

6240 Napa-Vallejo Hwy American Canyon, CA

707.226.3027

Villa Corona

3614 Bel Aire Plaza Napa, CA 94558

707.257.8685

Rotisserie & Wine

720 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.254.8500

Villa Corona

1138 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7812

Siam Thai House

1139 Lincoln Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.226.7749

Villa Romano

1011 Soscol Ferry Road Napa, CA 94558

707.252.4533

Siena at Meritage Resort

875 Bordeaux Way Napa, CA 94558

707.251.1950

Wah Sing Chinese Restaurants

1449 Imola Avenue W. Napa, CA 94559

707.252.0511

Silverado Brewing Company

3020 St. Helena Hwy N. Ste. A St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.9876

Wappo Bar & Bistro

1226 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4712

Solbar at Solage Calistoga

755 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515

707.226.0800 866.942.7442

Yountville Deli

6498 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.994.2002

Soo Yuan Restaurant

1354 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9404

Zinsvalley Restaurant

1106 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.224.0695

Small World

932 Coombs Street Napa, CA 94559

707.224.7743

ZuZu

829 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.224.8555

PREMIUM POSITIONS AVAILABLE Contact Norma Kostecka, Advertising Director at 707.256.2228 or email nkostecka@napanews.com

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Food Pairings

ENHANCE at Napa WINE Valley Wineries

By PAUL FRANSON Inside Napa Valley Writer

Although most vintners say that their wines taste best with food, until recently few local wineries offered food tastes with their wine samples. That’s a shame, for savory bites like cheese, olives or charcuterie make most wines tastier and European wineries typically offer them with their wines at tastings.

ocal wineries have long hosted wine and food marketing meals, but rarely offered more than crackers in the tasting room. This was partly because Napa County used to discourage food pairings in tasting rooms. The county now sees the advantages of serving snacks with wine, and has relented. As a result, an increasing number of Napa Valley wineries now offer food and wine pairings in their tasting rooms to enhance visitors’ experiences — and sell more wine. The wineries have to be careful, however: Napa County prohibits restaurants at wineries in unincorporated areas (Domaine Chandon was grandfathered in), but allows the pairings as long as the wineries are permitted for the practice. Some wineries seem to be pushing the envelope a bit, however, and you can get a light lunch at some. Wineries in cities have more flexibility. Long Meadow Ranch now offers tastings daily at the Logan-Ives House by its Farmstead restaurant in St. Helena where guests get small bites created by Farmstead chef Sheamus Feeley (longmeadowranch.com). Likewise, in Yountville Somerston’s tasting room (somerstonwineco.com) and Blackbird Vineyard’s Ma(i)sonry in Yountville (blackbirdvineyards.com) offer food with their wines, as does Patz & Hall in Napa (patzhall.com). -cont’d on next page 53

Here are some of the food pairings at wineries, though many other wineries offer them, too. All prices are per person and appointments are generally required.

k Andesite vineyard in the Spring Mountain District serves free tastings with paired food by appointment in the owners’ home on the vineyard. Info, AndesiteVineyard.com; 963-8895. 4011 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena. k B Cellars in Calistoga offers six appetizers in the tasting room for $20 each with wine tastings. Info, bcellars.com. 709-8787. 400 Silverado Trail in Calistoga. k Benessere Vineyards serves wine and chocolate pairing on weekends. Info, benesserevineyards.com; 963-5853. 1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena. k Cakebread Cellars is probably the most food-oriented winery in Napa Valley, and offers visitors tours of its gardens as well as winemaking facilities. It serves pairings from chef Brian Streeter. Cakebread Thursdays and Fridays plus Mondays during the summer at 11 a.m. for $40. Info, cakebread.com. (800) 588-0298. 8300 St. Helena Highway in Rutherford. k Clos Pegase has an artisan cheese pairing and a chocolate tasting. Info, clospegase.com; 942-4981. 1060 Dunaweal Lane in Calistoga. k Del Dotto Vineyards holds occasional food pairings, as do many other wineries. Info, deldottovineyards.com; 963-21341445. St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena. k Hess Collection offers wine and cheese pairing for $35, wine and cheese tasting in the Garden Courtyard for $10-$15. Info, hesscol lection.com; 255.8584.4411 Redwood Rd, Napa. k Kenzo Estate offers extensive food pairings at the impressive winery on Mount George, even a la carte sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Info, kenzoestate.com; (877) 977-7704. k Kuleto Estate has pairings Thursday at 11:45 a.m. Info, kuletoes tate.com;302-2209; 2470 Sage Canyon Road in St. Helena. 54

k Jocelyn Lonen Winery can’t host visitors at its winemaking facility, but holds food and wine pairings at Napa Valley Country Club for $25 waived with a wine purchase of $30. Info, jocelynwines.com; 257-2821. k Newton Vineyards in St. Helena offers small bites with a sit-down tasting for $40. The food is prepared by Perry Hoffman from Étoile restaurant at Domaine Chandon. k Peju Province has a cheese pairing and tapas, typically at 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, for a minimum of six people. Info, peju.com; (800) 446-7358. 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford. k Raymond Vineyards in St. Helena offers an educational cheese pairing that includes three artisanal cheeses with the Raymond Favorites Flight for $25. Info, raymondvineyards.com; 963-3141. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. k Robert Mondavi Winery has always focused on wine with food, and it offers cheese tastings, chocolate tastings, and even a tasting lunch. Info, robertmondavi.com; (888) 766-6328. Highway 29, Oakville. k Signorello Vineyards offers Italian treats plus Wagyu beef daily at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Info, signorellovineyards.com; 255-5990. 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa. k Silver Oak serves its Silver Wine & Food Pairing Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m. for $45. Current vintages are served with foods created by Winery Chef Dominic Orsini. 915 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville. Info 942-7022 k Swanson Vineyards offers a selection of food and wine tastings in its salon and its Sip Shoppe. Info, swansonvineyards.com; 754-4018. 1271 Manly Lane in Rutherford. k Trefethen Vineyards has two food and wine tastings: Chef’s Table Tasting of four wines with chef’s canapés, artisan cheeses and seasonal offerings from the family garden for $50; and Twilight at Trefethen Fridays with artisan cheese and charcuterie, plus special wines for $100. Info, trefethen.com; (866) 895-7696.1160 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa.

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the life of wine begins in the soil: Describing napa valley’s appellations Howell Mountain This elevated district gained its grapegrowing reputation in the 1870s and continued until Prohibition, then renewed its viticultural heritage in the 1960s. Spring Mountain DiStrict Viticulture was established here in the 1870s. Its soils are distinct even from the land to its north on Diamond Mountain. Its eastern exposure translates to cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Its temperature range is less than in St. Helena. St. Helena This AVA lies within a narrow portion of the upper Napa Valley. The resulting interaction of climatic factors affect grapes grown in this floor area. Within its boundaries from Bale Lane to the north and Zinfandel Lane to the south, there is a fairly uniform steep gradiant. cHileS Valley In the mid-1800s, the Mexican government gave a land grant to Joseph Ballinger Chiles. And that land lies within this AVA in which vineyard was one of its earliest agricultural operations. The soil, climate and elevation present a microclimate unique from the Napa Valley. rutHerforD This area gained a world reputation for its “Rutherford Dust” which imparts earthy qualities to cabernet sauvignon. oakVille This mid-valley area is warmer than the area to its south but still enjoys cool evenings thanks to the valley’s proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Its soils flow from the Mayacamas to the west and the Vaca Range to

the east. They meet at the Napa River. The result: good drainage and gravelly soil. Cabernet sauvignon grows well here. atlaS peak Elevated from 760 feet to 2,663 feet on the Vaca Range, it is described as “an elevated valley surrounded by volcanic mountains of relatively shallow relief.” Mt. VeeDer One of the largest AVAs inside the Napa Valley appellation, this 15,000-acre area rises to 2,677 feet on the eastern slope of the Mayacamas mountains. It has a variety of soil types, all distinct from the valley floor as well as the Sonoma side of the mountain range. yountVille This AVA encompasses about 8,260 acres of which nearly 2,500 acres are planted to grapes. The AVA gained federal approval earlier this year at which time it held within its borders seven wineries and 43 growers.

*Refer to map on previous page loS carneroS Perhaps the coolest area in the Napa Valley, this land slopes to the San Pablo Bay, just three miles away. The rocky, clay loam creates a grape with intense flavors. The area is best known for its pinot noir. Boundaries of the Carneros AVA extend into Sonoma County. wilD HorSe Valley Like Carneros, this AVA crosses county lines. It encompasses a valley 5.3 miles long and 1.67 miles at its widest. First planted in grapes in 1881, its climate is influenced by the bay and ocean winds. napa Valley Boundary lines follow the Napa County lines except for the eastern portion near Lake Berryessa. The AVA includes the areas historically linked to Napa Valley wine growing tradition.

StagS leap DiStrict This AVA contains 2,700 acres with only half of that planted to grapes, primarily cabernet sauvignon. It’s tucked into a three-mile by onemile area bordering the Silverado Trail and defined by the jagged outcroppings of the Vaca Range to the east, the Napa River to the west and south.

DiaMonD Mountain This district is located entirely in Napa County in the Mayacamas mountain range, east of Calistoga. It is comprised of 5,300 acres of which 464 acres are planted vineyards. Grape farming in this AVA began in 1863, and some of the world’s finest wines are produced here because of the uniqueness of soil and climate conditions.

oak knoll DiStrict Established in 2004, his appellation with 3,500 acres of vines is at a low elevation just north of the city of Napa. Cool, coastal breezes extend the growing season and offer what some consider the perfect balance of hot and cool climates. A wide variety of grapes are grown in this versatile area.

caliStoga Daytime summer temperatures peak above 100° (37°C) and fall to low 40s° (7°C) at night, due to cool marine air drawn into the Valley from the northwestern hills. Cool afternoon and evening breezes continue the process, and on clear nights are assisted by cold air sliding down the mountainsides to the Valley floor.

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NAPAVALLEY WINERIES Napa County, California

NAPA VALLEY WINE DIRECTORY WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

13 Appellations A Dozen Vintners Wine Tasting

4006 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

866.484.4783

Benessere

1010 Big Tree Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5853

3000 St. Helena Hwy N. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.0666

Bennett Lane Winery

3340 Highway 128 Calistoga, CA 94515

877.MAX.NAPA

Acacia Vineyard Ackerman Family Vineyards Adams Ridge Winery Adastra Vineyards Aetna Springs Cellars

2750 Las Amigas Road Napa, CA 94559

707.226.9991

Beringer Vineyards

2000 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.4412

2101 Kirkland Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.226.6600

Black Stallion Winery

4089 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.253.1400

3181 Kingston Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.226.3185

1075 Buchli Station Road Napa, CA 94559

800.654.WINE

2545 Las Amigas Road Napa, CA 94559

707.255.4818

190 Camino Oruga, Suite 5 Napa, CA 94558

800.499.2366

7227 Pope Valley Road Pope Valley, CA 94574

707.965.2675

975 Deer Park Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5411

Ahnfeldt Wines Alatera Vineyards Allora Wines Alpha Omega Altamura Winery

P.O. Box 6078 St. Helena, CA 94574

707.965.2675

945 Deer Park Road St. Helena, CA 94574

800.514.4401

2170 Hoffman Lane Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2620

4006 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.258.1454

3244 Ehlers Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.6071

3233 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2435

1155 Mee Lane Rutherford, CA 94574

707.963.9999

820 Greenfield Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2155

1700 Wooden Valley Road Napa, CA 94558

707.253.2000

Bouchaine Vineyards Bourassa Vineyards Bremer Family Winery Broman Cellars Brookdale Vineyards Brown Estate Buehler Vineyards Buffalo’s Shipping Post

2471 Solano Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.266.7942

Amezetta Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards

1099 Greenfield Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1460

1108 Deer Park Road St. Helena, CA 94574

800.752.9463

680 Rossi Road St. Helena, CA 94574

800.946.3497

Burgess Cellars Cafaro Cellars Cain Vineyard & Winery Cakebread Cellars Calafia Cellars Caldwell Vineyard

2591 Pinot Way St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7181

3800 Langtry Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1616

8300 St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford, CA 94573

800.588.0298

629 Fulton Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0114

169 Kruezer Lane Napa, CA 94559

707.255.1294

Cardinale Estate Cartlidge & Brown Carver Sutro Casa Nuestra Winery & Vineyards

7600 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

800.588.0279

205 Jim Oswalt Way, Suite B American Canyon, Napa 94503

707.552.5199

3106 Palisades Road Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.1029

3451 Silverado Trail North St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5783

Andretti Winery 4162 Big Ranch Road Napa, CA 94558 888.460.8463 www.andrettiwinery.com

Arger-Martucci Vineyards 1455 Inglewood Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4334

Artesa Winery Astrale e Terra Atalon August-Briggs Winery

1345 Henry Road Napa, CA 94559

707.224.1668 or 707.254.2140

5017 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.255.1134

3299 Bennett Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

800.224.4090

333 Silveraro Trail Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4912

Baldacci Family Vineyards Ballentine Vineyards Barlow Vineyards Barnett Vineyards Beaucanon Estate Beaulieu Vineyard Bell Wine Cellars

6236 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.944.9261

2820 St. Helena Hwy N. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7919

4411 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.8742

4070 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7075

1006 Monticello Road Napa, CA 94558

Castello di Amorosa 4045 N. St. Helena Hwy Calistoga, CA 94515 707.967.6272 www.castellodiamorosa.com Caymus Vineyards

8700 Conn Creek Road Rutherford, CA 94573

707.967.3010

707.254.1460

Ceja Vineyards

1016 Las Amigas Road Napa, CA 94559

707.255.3954

1960 St. Helena Hwy Rutherford, CA 94573

707.967.5230

Chappellet Vineyard

1581 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7136

6200 Washington St. Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.1673

Charbay

4001 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.9327

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

Charles Krug Winery Chateau Boswell Chateau Montelena Winery Chimney Rock Winery Cliff Lede Vineyards Clos Du Val Clos Pegase Winery Cloud View Vineyards Conn Creek Winery

2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.2229

1000 Lodi Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

888.354.8885

3468 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5472

Duckhorn Vineyards Dutch Henry Winery

4310 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.5771

1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515 5350 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.942.5105

6595 Gordon Valley Road Napa, CA 94558

707.427.1600

1844 Pope Canyon Road Pope Valley, CA 94567

707.965.9463

1473 Yountville Crossroad Yountville, CA 94599

800.428.2259

3222 Ehlers Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5972

5330 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.261.5225

4500 Atlas Peak Road Napa, CA 94558

707.252.3339

1060 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4981

Eagle Eye Winery Eagle and Rose Estate Ehlers Estate Elan Vineyards Elke Vineyards

2210 Third Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.246.7045

1677 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2260

2100 Hoffman Lane Napa, CA 94558

707.944.2900

8711 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5133 x210

4040 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1300

Continuum Constant Diamond Mountain Vineyards Corison Winery Cuvaison Estate Wines

6795 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.8100

1250 Cuttings Wharf Road Napa, CA 94558

707.257.5300

2121 Diamond Mountain Rd Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.0707

3530 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0530

987 St. Helena Hwy St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0826

Elyse Wineries Esser Vineyards Etude Wines Failla Falcor Wine Cellars

2511 Napa Valley Corporate Dr.

707.255.6070

4550 Silverado Trail N. Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6266

Fantesca Estate & Winery 2920 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.968.9229

Cuvaison Estate Wines- Carneros D.R. Stephens Estate Darioush Winery David Arthur Vineyards Del Dotto Vineyards Delectus Winery Destino Wines Detert Family Vineyards Diamond Oaks

1221 Duhig Road Napa, CA 94599

707.255.7321

Far Niente

707.944.2861

1860 Howell Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2908

4240 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.257.2345

1521 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5190

1455 St. Helena Hwy St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2134

908 Enterprise Way, #C Napa, CA 94558

707.255.1252

707.257.2641 x1

Napa, CA 94559

1350 Acacia Drive Oakville, CA 94562

1325 Imola Ave W., PMB 500 800.862.1737 Napa, CA 94559 1746 Vineyard Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

877.817.0466

1595 Oakville Grade Oakville, CA 94562

707.948.3010

Domaine Chandon 1 Californina Drive Yountville, CA 94599 707.944.2280 www.chandon.com Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Dominari Winery Downing Family Drinkward Peschon

1240 Duhig Road Napa, CA 94559

707.257.0101

620 Trancas Street Napa, CA 94558

707.226.1600

3212 Jefferson Street, PMB 189 707.237.3444 Napa, CA 94558 1547 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.6156

NAPA VALLEY WINE DIRECTORY WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

Farella Vineyard

2222 Third Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.254.9489

Hendry Ranch Wines

3104 Redwood Road Napa, CA 94558

707.226.8320

Fleury Estate Winery

950 Galleron Road Rutherford, CA 94573

707.974.9951

4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA 94558

707.255.1144 x237

Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Folie a Deux Winery Folio Winemaker’s Studio

677 S. St. Helena Hwy St. Helena, CA 94574

800.913.1118

4038 Big Ranch Road Napa, CA 94558

707.257.7555

7481 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.2565

6512 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

888.552.WINE

1285 Dealy Lane Napa, CA 94558

707.256.2757

850 Rutherford Road Rutherford, CA 94573

800.929.2217 x318

Forman Vineyards Franciscan Oakville Estates Frank Family Vineyards Fre Wines Freemark Abbey Winery Frog’s Leap Winery Gargiulo Vineyards

1501 Big Rock Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3900

6204 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.2139

1178 Galleron Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.3993

1091 Larkmead Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

800.574.9463

277 St. Helena Hwy S. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3104 x4208

3022 St. Helena Hwy N. St. Helena, CA 94574

800.963.9698

8815 Conn Creek Road Rutherford, CA 94573

707.963.4704

575 Oakville Crossroad Napa, CA 94558

707.944.2770

Girard Winery Tasting Room Godspeed Vineyards Goosecross Cellars Graeser Winery Winery Greenfield Winery Grgich Hills Groth Vineyards Gustavo Thrace Hagafen Cellars Hall Wines Hans Fahden Vineyards

6795 Washington Street Yountville, CA94599

707.968.9297

Hess Collection Winery Hill Climber Vineyards Hill Family Estate Honig Vineyard & Winery Hopper Creek Vineyard & Winery Hourglass Wines Humanitas Wine Company J. Kirkwood Winery Jarvis Winery Jessup Cellars Joel Gott Wines Joseph Phelps Vineyards

3655 Mount Veeder Road Napa, CA 94558

707.254.7766

1119 State Lane Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.1986

255 Petrified Forest Road Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4437

205 Jim Oswald Way American Canyon, CA 94503

707.552.0362

Judd’s Hill Juslyn Vineyards JV Wine & Spirits

1829 St. Helena Hwy Rutherford, CA 94573

800.532.3057

750 Oakville Crossroad Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.0290

1021 McKinstry Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.6796

Kelham Vineyards

360 Zinfandel Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2000

4160 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.252.0781

1001 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5667

401 St. Helena Hwy S. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.2620

1 Kirkland Ranch Road Napa, CA 94588

707.254.9100

4855 Petrified Forest Road Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6760

2470 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94575

707.963.9750

Hartwell Vineyards Havens Wine Haywood Winery

5795 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.255.4269

150 White Cottage Road S. Angwin, CA 94508

707.965.2445

2055 Hoffman Lane Napa, CA 94558

707.261.2000

5055 Solano Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.257.0360

27000 Ramal Road Sonoma, CA 95476

800.325.2764

Kent Rasmussen Winery Kirkland Ranch Winery Kuleto Estate Ladera Vineyards Laird Family Estate Larkmead Vineyards

1100 Larkmead Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.0167

HdV Wines

588 Trancas Street Napa, CA 94581

707.251.9121

4225 Solano Avenue, Ste. 633 877.LEVENDI Napa, CA 94558

Heitz Cellars Helena View Johnston Vineyards

436 St. Helena Hwy, South St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3542

3500 Highway 128 Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4956

Levendi Estates Lineage Vineyards Longfellow Wine Cellars

1104 Adams Street, Suite 103 707.968.9332 St. Helena, CA 94574 1081 Round Hill Circle Napa, CA 94558

707.259.0349

1020 Borrette Lane Napa, CA 94558

707.252.4523

2970 Monticello Road Napa, CA 94558

800.255.5280 x150

6740 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.8523

945 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3365

200 Taplin Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2745

2332 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.255.2332

2900 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.265.1804

301 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.253.2624

Keever Vineyards 26 Vineyard View Drive Tours & Tastings by Appointment 707.944.0910 www.keevervineyards.com

3022 St. Helena Hwy N. St. Helena, CA 94574 860 Kaiser Road Napa, CA 94558

800.963.9698 888.533.5569

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

Long Meadow Ranch Winery

738 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4555

Newton Vineyard

2555 Madrona Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.9000

Louis M. Martini Winery

254 South St. Helena Hwy St. Helena, CA 94574

707.968.3361

Neyers Vineyards

2153 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8840

Luna Vineyards Lynch Vineyards Madonna Estate Madrigal Vineyards

2921 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.255.2474

Nichelini Winery, Inc.

2950 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0717

1040 Main Street, Suite 103 Napa, CA 94558

707.251.8822

Nickel & Nickel

8164 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

707.967.9600

5400 Old Sonoma Road Napa, CA 94559

707.255.8864

Noah Vineyards

6204 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599

707.944.0675

3718 N. St. Helena Hwy Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6577

7781 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.944.9665

Mahoney Vineyards Markham Vineyards

708 First Street Napa, CA 94558

707.265.9600

Oakville Ranch Vineyards O’ Brien Estate

1200 Orchard Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.252.8463

2812 St. Helena Hwy N. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5292

8576 Highway 29 Rutherford, CA 94573

707.967.1003

Mason Cellars Mayacamas Vineyards McKenzie-Muller Vineyards & Winery Melanson Vineyard

714 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.255.0658

1255 Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.963.5926

1155 Lokoya Road Napa, CA 94558

707.224.4030

Off the Map Wines OnTheEdge Winery Opus One Winery

7900 St. Helena Hwy. Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.9442

2530 Las Amigas Road Napa, CA 94559

707.252.0186

Ovid Napa Valley

255 Long Ranch Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3850

1537 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94954

707.963.7404

4029 Hagen Road Napa, CA 94559

707.226.5587

Mendelson Vineyard

809 Coombs Street Napa, CA 94559

707.255.7825

Palmaz Vineyards Paloma Vineyard Paoletti Vineyards Paraduxx Patz & Hall Wine Company Peacock Family Vineyard Peju Province Winery Peter Michael Winery Phillip Togni Vineyard

4013 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7504

4501 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.0689

7257 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.945.0890

Merryvale 1000 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 707.963.7777 www.merryvale.com MJA Vineyards/ Serene Cellars

647 Greenfield Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3394

Mi Sueno Winery

910 Enterprise Way, Suite M Napa, CA 94558

707.258.6358

Michael-Scott Wines Milat Vineyards Miner Family Vineyards

2993 Brookwood Drive Napa, CA 94558

707.226.1622

1091 St. Helena Hwy S. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0758

7850 Silverado Trail Oakville, CA 94562

800.366.WINE x17

Monticello Vineyards

4242 Big Ranch Road Napa, CA 94558

707.253.2802 x18

Moss Creek Winery

6015 Steele Canyon Road Napa, CA 94558

707.252.1295

Mumm Napa Valley

8445 Silverado Trail Rutherford, CA 94573

707.MUM.NAPA

Napa Cellars Napa Redwoods Estate Napa Valley Limoncello Co.

7481 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.2565

4723 Redwood Road Napa, CA 94558

707.226.1800

4100 Paoli Loop Road #D American Canyon, CA 94503

707.554.WINE

Napa Wine Company Neal Family Vineyards

7830-40 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.1710

716 Liparita Road Angwin, CA 94508

707.965.2800

851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste. A 707.265.7700

Napa, CA 94558

3100 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.0770

8466 St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford, CA 94573

707.963.3600

12400 Ida Canyon Road Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4459

3780 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3731

Phoenix Vineyards & Winery

3175 Dry Creek Road Napa, CA 94558

877.374.6364

Pillar Rock Vineyard Piña Cellars

6110 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.945.0101

8060 Silverado Trail Oakville, CA 94573

707.738.9328

PREMIUM LISTING POSITIONS AVAILABLE Contact Norma Kostecka, Advertising Director at 707.256.2228 or email nkostecka@napanews.com

NAPA VALLEY WINE DIRECTORY WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

Pine Ridge Winery PlumpJack Winery

5901 Silverado Trail Yountville, CA 94599

800.575.9777

620 Oakville Crossroad Oakville, CA 94562

707.945.1220

Pope Valley Winery Prager Winery Port Works & Pride Mountain Vineyards Provenance Vineyards Quintessa Quixote Winery Raymond Vineyard Cellar & Redmon Family Vineyards Regusci Winery Renteria Wines Winery & Revana Family Vineyard Reverie Vineyard Reynolds Family Winery Ritchie Creek Vineyard Robert Biale Vineyards Robert Keenan Winery Robert Mondavi Winery

6613 Pope Valley Road Pope Valley, CA 94567

707.965.1246

1281 Lewelling Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7678

4026 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4949

1695 St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford, CA 94573

707.968.3633

1601 Silverado Trail Rutherford, CA 94573

707.967.1601

6126 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.944.2659

849 Zinfandel Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

800.525.2659 x1

1185 Starr Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.968.9252

5584 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.254.0403

1106 Clark Street Napa, CA 94559

707.253.7686

2930 St. Helena Hwy, North St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.8814

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

Rutherford Grove Winery 1673 St. Helena Hwy Rutherford, CA 94573 800.963.0544 www.rutherfordgrove.com Rutherford Hill Winery 200 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford, CA 94573 800.963.1871 www.rutherfordhill.com

1520 Diamond Mountain Road 707.942.6800 Calistoga, CA 94515

S.E. Chase Family Cellars Saddleback Cellars Saintsbury Salvestrin Estate Saviez Vineyards Sawyer Cellars School House Vineyard Schramsberg Vineyards Schweiger Vineyards Seavey Vineyard Sequoia Grove Vineyards Shafer Vineyards Sherwin Family Vinyards Signorello Vineyards Silenus Vintners

2252 Sulphur Springs St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1284

7802 Money Road Oakville, CA 94562

707.944.1305

1500 Los Carneros Avenue Napa, CA 94559

707.252.0592

397 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5105

4060 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.5889

8350 St. Helena Hwy Rutherford, CA 94573

707.963.1980

3549 Langtry Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4240

1400 Schramsberg Road Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.4558

4015 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4882

1310 Conn Valley Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8339

8338 St. Helena Hwy Napa, CA 94558

800.851.7841

6154 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.944.2877

4060 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.1154

4500 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.255.5990

5225 Solano Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.299.3930

3266 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.258.2558

4024 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.4661

4038 Big Ranch Road Napa, CA 94558

707.257.7555

3660 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.9177

7801 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

888.766.6328

Robert Pecota Winery Robert Sinskey Vineyards Robinson Family Vineyards Rocca Family Vineyards Rombauer Vineyards

3251 St. Helena Hwy St. Helena, CA 94574

707.942.6625

6320 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

800.869.2030

5880 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.944.8004

Silver Oak Cellars

915 Oakville Crossroad Oakville, CA 94562

800.273.8809

1130 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

707.257.8467

6121 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

800.997.1770

3522 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5170

Silverado Vineyards Smith - Madrone

4022 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2283

Round Pond Rubicon Estate Winery

87 Rutherford Crossroad Rutherford, CA 94574

707.963.9634

Sparrow Lane

1445 Summit Lake Road Angwin, CA 94508

707.815.1813

1991 St. Helena Hwy Rutherford, CA 94573

800.782.4266

Spencer Roloson Winery

176 Main Street, Suite D St. Helena, CA 94574

707.968.9863

Rudd Vineyards & Winery 500 Oakville Crossroad Oakville, CA 94562 Rustridge Winery 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd St. Helena, CA 94574

707.944.8577

Spottswoode Estate

1902 Madrona Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.0134

707.965.9353

Spring Mountain Vineyard 2805 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574 Vineyards & Winery

707.967.4188

Rutherford Wine Co.

707.968.3200

St. Barthelemey Cellars

800.286.2711

1680 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 9457

1001 Steele Canyon Road Napa, CA 94558

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

WINERY

ADDRESS

PHONE

St. Clement Vineyards St. Helena Winery St. Supery Vineyards

2867 St. Helena Hwy. North St. Helena, CA 94574

800.331.8266

Tulocay Winery

1426 Coombsville Road Napa, CA 94558

707.255.4064

100 Pratt Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574

877.245.6006

8210 St. Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94562

800.887.6285 x18

8440 St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford, CA 94573

800.942.0809

Turnbull Wine Cellars Twnety Rows Winery & Tasting Room

880 Vallejo Street Napa, CA 94559

707.265.7750

Staglin Family Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Stags’ Leap Winery Steltzner Vinyards

1570 Bella Oaks Lane Rutherford, CA 94573

707.944.0477

1183 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

800.505.4850

5766 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

866.422.7523

1111 White Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.7774

6150 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

800.640.5327

Twomey Cellars V. Sattui Winery Van Asperen Vineyards

1680 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.5251

5998 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.252.7272

Van Der Heyden Vineyards 4057 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.257.0130

Sterling Vineyards Stonefly Vineyards Stonehedge Winery Stony Hill Vineyard Storybook Mountain Vineyards Stratford Winery Sullivan Vineyards Summers Winery & Vineyards Summit Lake Vineyards Sutter Home Family Vineyards Swanson Vineyards Tasting on Main

1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

800.726.6136

424 Crystal Springs Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.1008

3780 Hagen Road Napa, CA 94558

707.252.3294

Venge Vineyards Viader

1120 Deer Park Road Deer Park, CA 94576

707.963.3816

1004 Clinton Street Napa, CA 94559

707.256.444

2361 Greenwood Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.6995

3331 St. Helena Hwy N. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.2636

7400 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

707.944.1364

3835 Highway 128 Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.5310

Vincent Arroyo Winery Vine Cliff Winery Vinoce Winery

880 Vallejo Street Napa, CA 94559

707.287.1063

3222 Ehlers Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3200

1245 Main Street Napa, CA 94558

707.255.7150

1090 Galleron Road Rutherford, CA 94573

877.244.7337

135 Camino Dorado, Suite 6 Napa, CA 94558

707.254.8313

1171 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.5508

3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd St. Helena, CA 94574

707.965.9485

2000 Summit Lake Drive Angwin, CA 94508

707.965.2488

Vintner’s Collective Vinum Cellars Volker Eisele Family von Strasser Winery

1510 Diamond Mountain Rd Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.0930

277 St. Helena Hwy S. St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3104 x4208

708 First Street Napa, CA 94559

707.265.9600

1271 Manley Lane Rutherford, CA 94573

707.967.3500

Waterstone White Cottage Ranch

1217 Edwards Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.965.0516

1142 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.1042

1115 Lome Vista Drive Napa, CA 94558

707.257.7922

Tedeschi Family Winery

2779 Grand Street Calistoga, CA 94515

510.688.0685

1563 St. Helena Hwy St Helena, CA 94574

800.963.9454 x19

Terra Valentine The Terraces Toad Hall Cellars TOR Wines Trefethen Vineyards Trinchero Winery

3787 Spring Mountain Road St. Helena, CA 94574 1450 Silverado Trail South St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.8340

4047 East 3rd Avenue Napa, CA 94559

707.942.0840

2849 St. Helena Hwy. North St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.6100

1978 W. Zinfandel Lane St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.6754

White Rock Vineyards Whitehall Lane Winery Whitford Cellars William Cole Vineyards William Harrison William Hill Estate Winery Wing Canyon Vineyards X Winery Young Ridge Estate

1443 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.8310

1761 Atlas Peak Road Napa, CA 94558

707.265.3024

3100 Mount Veeder Road Napa, CA 94558

707.265.8798

1405 Second Street Napa, CA 94559

707.204.9522 x9

945 Lincoln Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.265.8400

Zahtila Vineyards ZD Wines

2250 Lake County Hwy Calistoga, CA 94515

707.942.9251

8383 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558

800.487.7757

707.963.1707

1241 Adams Street, Ste. 1045 707.963.3100 St. Helena, CA 94574 1160 Oak Knoll Avenue Napa, CA 94558

707.255.7700

3070 North St. Helena Hwy. St. Helena, CA 94574

800.473.4454

Trinity Oaks

277 St. Helena Hwy S. St Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3104

Truchard Vineyards

3234 Old Sonoma Road Napa, CA 94581

707.253.7153

Tudal Winery

1015 Big Tree Road St. Helena, CA 94574

707.963.3947

COLUMN

Why we are obsessed with

Riesling By NORMA POOLE JV Wine & Spirits

Spring is almost here! The paper whites are blooming, the grass is green from all of the winter rain and the mustard is poking its head out between the rows of pruned vines. The visual splendor is enough to drive one to partake in a glass of a crisp, fresh white wine. Riesling comes to mind and why not? Part of Riesling’s thrall is that it’s the most versatile, complex and food-friendly of all the noble grapes. No other varietal can be grown and made into wines that have a range of bone dry to sweet, with aromas described as steely, peach, mineral, floral, orange blossom, honey, and petro. The Riesling grape thrives in cooler climates that allow a slower, steadier ripening on the vine. The world’s great Rieslings grow in Germany, (it’s homeland) as well as Alsace, Washington’s Columbia Valley, Upstate New York and Southern Hemisphere’s countries like New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa . There is no end to its versatility. Consumers are buying more Rieslings because they are so easy to match with food. For example, Asian, Middle Eastern and some Italian cuisines are too hot and spicy for oaked, high alcohol wines. Riesling’s high, natural acidity is perfectly balanced with low to moderate alcohol levels, which, on the palate, feel like dancing, spritzy bubbles! The taste is unabashedly delightful and a cold glass appeases the heat from Mama’s Cioppino made with cloves, garlic and red pepper flakes! I will never forget tasting German Rieslings with the winemaker and owner from a top producer in the Mosel wine growing region. After tasting several of her wines, I asked her if the spritzy-ness was added to the wines in the winery. Her reaction was one of shock as she adamantly replied, eyes wide open, “The liveliness on the palate comes from the perfect balance of acidity and minerality.” (She stressed this point, looking directly into my eyes.) “This is a result of the grapes growing in slate soils.

It’s all about the soil, the place, not what is done in the winery. The acidity is preserved by aging for short periods of time, in stainless steel vats, no oak is used.” She was very proud of her vineyards. I found this to be true of all winemakers and growers from Germany whom I have had the luxury of tasting with over the years. German wines have confusing labels, unless of course, you speak and read German. It only takes a little tutorial to understand what they are telling you on the label. German wines are classified as either QbA, (a table wine, easy, light, fruity) or a higher quality, QmP wines, (more distinctive and range from dry to sweetness levels, ie. Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese, respectively). Trocken is German for dry, or very low residual sugar. The name of the grape is usually on the label, so no guessing on that one. The QmP wines list the village and vineyard too. There’s quite a lot of helpful information, once you understand the lingo. JV Wine & Spirits has a remarkable selection of all Rieslings, but especially, German Rieslings. Our favorite wineries and producers are selected by attending and sampling hundreds of German Rieslings at several tastings a year, hosted by small producers and winemakers. As the buyer, I consider this a pilgrimage to find the perfect wines at the best prices for our customers. Some of the Rieslings we, as well as our customers, suggest are: Theo Minges Riesling, 2007, Pfalz, $23.99; Diel Kabinett, Riesling, Nahe, 19.99; A.J. Adam Hoftberg Kabinett, Mosel, $30.99; Wili Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling, Auslese, Mosel, $39.99; Kruger-Rumpf Binger Scharlachberg, Rheinhessen, Riesling Spatlese, 29.99. If you would like to learn more about German wines, I suggest you make it easy on yourself and come on in to JV. We look forward to walking you through it.

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Montana, USA - September 2010

While on a trip in Big Sky Country to visit former Napa local Peter Skidmore, Dan Alvarado (left) and Josh Kiser (right) take a break from fishing to catch up on the news from back home.

Hawaii, USA

Even visitors to Hawaii’s famous Waikiki Beach are curious about wine country. Getting the scoop from Inside Napa Valley are a couple of blokes from Melbourne, Australia — Keith (left) and James (right) – and, Rich from Salt Lake City.

Lucerne, Switzerland - September 2010

From L to R: Sandra Stevens of Santa Rosa and Napan Kim Backstrom pose by the Chapel Bridge with their latest edition of INV.

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