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Cheers to 50 YEARS

• Earth Day in Wine Country

• Benziger Family Winery

• Stags Leap District Winegrowers

Vineyard to Vintner Weekend

• Passport to Dry Creek Valley

We Invite You To Join Us

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

connect. enjoy. Inspire.

Sip and Savor our Estate Pairings

TASTE OF SEQUOIA GROVE – The perfect introduction to Sequoia Grove Winery! Enjoy a curated flight of our wines, including our Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet in our historic Tasting Barn or a private patio table (weather permitting).

WINES + BITES – Looking to discover what all the buzz is around Sequoia Grove’s culinary wine and food pairings? This experience offers a small taste of everything Sequoia Grove has to offer with a curated selection of wines paired with thoughtful, delicious bites crafted by our culinary team.

THE ULTIMATE WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE:

A TASTE FOR CABERNET – Enjoy single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley AVAs paired with unexpected and delightful pairings crafted by our culinary team.

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Wednesday-Monday, 10-5, last seating at 3:30 PM 8338 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

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Taste incredible Pinot Noirs

Best Pinot Noir, Napa Valley

2020 Heirloom Pinot Noir – 97 points!

WHAT’S INSIDE

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Raymond Vineyards is celebrating 50 years of winemaking this year and marking the milestone achievement by “awakening the senses” through an anniversary series dubbed ‘Life In Red’. The multi-sensory activities will include taste explorations, art installations, and creative collaborations.

FEATURES

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12 | RAYMOND VINEYARDS Cheers to 50 Years!

16 | DOWN TO EARTH MONTH

California Wine Community’s Commitment to Sustainability Embraces Earth Day Ethos

18 | SUSTAINABILITY AT ETUDE

Outdoor Plaza Grand Opening

20 | BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY

Where Every Day is Earth Day

25 | SOMERSTON ESTATE WINERY LUNCHES

Elevated food and wine pairing experience with an inside look, from dirt to glass

26 | (M)EAT CARNIVAL

A Dining Experience Like No Other

28 | WHAT’S NEW AND NOTABLE

• Serres Ranch, Sonoma Celebrating 100 Years!

• Mayo Family Reserve Room New Spring Menu

• Kenwood Vineyards

New Cabernet + Chocolate Flight

• Benziger Family Winery

Biodynamic Estate Olive Oil

• Frank Family Vineyards

‘From Our Library to Your Cellar’

• Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery

50 Years of Winemaking

30 | PETALUMA

A Charming Blend of Rich History, Food, and Festivities

32 | CABERNET COOKOFF RETURNS

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Down to Earth Month

California Wine Community’s Commitment to Sustainability Embraces Earth Day Ethos

Wine & Food Pairing Competition with Celebrity Judges

33 | CASTELLO DI AMOROSA

‘Top Ten Castle in the World’

34 | VINEYARD TO VINTNER WEEKEND Stags Leap Wineries, April 26-28

35 | TASTE OF YOUNTVILLE

Wines Perfectly Paired with Farm-to-Table Bites

35 | PASSPORT TO DRY CREEK VALLEY

An Unforgettable Weekend of Sipping, Savoring, and Soaking in the Magic of Dry Creek Valley!

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BY TANYA SEIBOLD

Raymond Vineyards is celebrating 50 years of winemaking this year and marking the milestone achievement by “awakening the senses” through an anniversary series dubbed

LIFE IN RED

The multi-sensory activities will include taste explorations, art installations, and creative collaborations locally with the community and with Nimbus Arts, and nationally with the American Heart Association.

DEEP ROOTS in NAPA VALLEY WINEMAKING

CConsidered one of the founding 25 vintners in Napa Valley, the Raymond family arrived in 1933 and through marital connections founder Roy Raymond worked as winemaker for Beringer Estates from 1933-1970. He and his two sons, Roy Jr. and Walter, decided to venture out on their own in 1970 and purchased 90-acres in Rutherford where the winery sits today. The first wine under their Raymond Vineyards label was released in 1974. When son Walter assumed the winemaking helm years later, the winery’s exceptional quality and pure varietal expression only grew in recognition. Walter’s keen understanding of the differing microclimates within Napa Valley determined each vineyard’s varietal selection when planting. In fact, many prestigious cult producers owe their success in part to vineyards planted decades ago under Walter’s tutelage which still thrive and yield exquisite fruit today.

As an advocate for organic and Biodynamic® farming, I believe Raymond Vineyards has a profound responsibility to pass along a clean environment and revitalized, healthy soil to future generations.

– JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET PROPRIETOR & PRESIDENT OF BOISSET COLLECTION

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate as reviewed by Joe Czerwinski

CRAFTING EXCEPTIONAL, AWARD-WINNING WINES

Raymond Vineyards is continuing its legacy as one of Napa Valley’s finest as part of the Boisset Collection. Proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset’s admiration and respect for the Raymond family and its generational winemaking history was key when bringing this special estate into the fold. Since acquiring Raymond, Boisset Collection brought on veteran winemaker Stephanie Putnam to oversee all winemaking as VP of Winemaking. Her intimate knowledge and expertise with Napa Valley’s top cabernet houses such as Far Niente and Hess Collection, and now Raymond Vineyards, has garnered accolades in Wine Spectator’s Top 100, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100, and been named The Wine News Cabernet of the Year. Since Stephanie joined Raymond, their scores have consistently been on the rise, regularly receiving 91+ scores from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.

Another major achievement is the transition of the estate vineyards to CCOF and Demeter Biodynamic® status. Director of Winegrowing, Sophie Drucker, believes the concept of balance within a sustainable ecosystem boosts environmental quality in viticulture and dramatically enhances grape quality. Raymond is also certified by Napa Green, Fish Friendly Farming, and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.

93 points - Raymond 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection St. Helena

93 points - Raymond 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Generation

92 points - Raymond 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Howell Mountain

92 points - Raymond 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Rutherford

91 points - Raymond 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Oakville

WINEMAKER STEPHANIE PUTNAM BY ALEXANDER RUBIN

BY ALEXANDER RUBIN

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UPCOMING EVENTS

in partnership with Nimbus Arts in Napa Valley.

• June 8, Nimbus Arts at Raymond Vineyards

• July 13, Nimbus Arts at Raymond Vineyards

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Inspired by the traditional candlelit cellars of France, the Crystal Cellar features a collection of historical decanters filled with Raymond’s signature Cabernet Sauvignon. Form and function unite as you sample tastes of their library’s best beneath a remarkable Baccarat chandelier in the working cellar. Discover why decanters aren’t just for show, and why aeration is important when enjoying a fine wine.

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• September 14, Nimbus Arts at Raymond Vineyards

• September 28, 50th Anniversary Party –Life in Red theme, including Nimbus Arts

American Heart Association Red Ball

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Red Room Lounge

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Previously open for general bookings, the Red Room Lounge is now for members-only as a by-appointment experience. The richly decorated room covered in velvet and crystals incorporates five shades of red as a nod to the five traditional varietals used in Bordeaux-style blends. Experience a special 50th Anniversary flight of their flagship wine, Generations. A tribute to the Raymond family’s five generations of winemaking in the Napa Valley, this is limited production red is made from hand-harvested 100% Cabernet Sauvignon fruit.

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$75 per member/person (normally $150/pp).

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Winemaker For A Day

Try your hand (and palate) at blending your own Napa Valley Bordeaux-style red blend that you can take home that day. Choose from several varietal component samples then sniff, swirl, and sip your way to blending your own masterpiece. A winery host will help you fill, cork, and capsule your bottle, then it’s adorned with your custom designed label. Your proprietary blend will remain on file with the winery for future orders to be shipped for gifts or to enjoy with family and friends.

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Join Raymond Vineyards for an evening of red. Support the American Heart Association while enjoying Raymond wines at their sponsored table. Bid on their magnum or experience lot to support the cause.

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Theatre of Nature

Be sure to allocate time during your visit to enjoy a selfguided exploration of their Theatre of Nature. Located adjacent to the Experiences building, the outdoor exhibit offers an introduction to their certified organic and Biodynamic® farming methods which are a hallmark of Boisset wines worldwide. Their holistic farming practices are showcased in various educational features, or “Acts” throughout the “Theatre” (gardens) to teach the importance of creating harmony with all living things to achieve balance with Mother Nature. The easy, circular stroll provides informational signage related to Biodynamic® farming including soils and composting, the roles animals play, plant diversity, a working demonstration vineyard, and a lunar calendar sculpture to demonstrate the connectedness between the earth and its moon cycles.

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WINEMAKER FOR A DAY

California Wine Community’s Commitment to Sustainability Embraces Earth Day Ethos

BY THE CALIFORNIA SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING ALLIANCE

California is a global leader in sustainable winegrowing in both vineyards and wineries. As the fourth largest wine-producing region in the world, California has the most comprehensive and widely adopted sustainability certification programs. The California wine community celebrates its dedication to protecting the land, communities and wine industry for future generations during Down to Earth Month in April. Sustainable winegrowing can include Biodynamic®, organic and regenerative farming practices. No matter the name, the goal is to grow and craft quality winegrapes and wine while protecting the environment, being a good neighbor and employer and maintaining thriving family farms and businesses.

The 13th annual California Wines Down to Earth Month kicks off in April with sustainabilityfocused wine events and offers across the state, including Earth Day festivals, vineyard hikes, food and wine events, eco-tours and more.

Created by Wine Institute, the association of more than 1,000 California wineries, the month-long celebration highlights the winemaking community’s commitment to protecting the environment, being a

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WINE INSTITUTE.

April is the perfect time to support California wineries by attending one of the earth-friendly experiences or enjoying a celebratory glass of wine.

good neighbor and producing high-quality wines with sustainable farming and business practices.

For growers and vintners in the Golden State, adopting sustainable winegrowing methods began as far back as the late 1950s with educational initiatives. Since then, they have demonstrated a firm dedication to sustainability and transparency, as demonstrated by broad participation in numerous educational and certification programs that promote the adoption of sustainable vineyard and winery practices aimed at conserving water and energy, maintaining healthy soil, protecting air and water quality and enhancing relations with neighbors.

Today, wineries certified under the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance’s Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing program produce more than 80% of California’s total wine. California Winegrowers’ innovation and adoption of these practices has resulted in wide and meaningful impacts.

Outside of wineries, other supporters of Down to Earth month include restaurants, retail establishments, regional associations, distributors and hotel partners in California and throughout the U.S.

To view Down to Earth Month events happening across the state, visit discovercaliforniawines.com/d2e. Cheers!

Sustainability at Etude

“Sustainable farming results in better, higher quality wine, and ensures the viability of our estate for generations to come.”

—JON PRIEST, SR. WINEMAKER & GENERAL MANAGER

Outdoor Plaza Grand Opening Event

Sunday, June 2, 2024

2pm - 4:30pm

Celebrate and toast the new outdoor plaza!

Come to the grand reveal of the new modern space where you’ll enjoy some of your favorite Etude wines. Be apart of this historic and exciting milestone at Etude. etudewines.com/en/winery-events.html

For many months, those coming to Los Carneros for Etude’s “The Study of Pinot” tasting experience of single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from the winery’s famed Grace Benoist Ranch, were forewarned that a renovation was underway. On arrival, signs indicating where to park and where to find the tasting room’s temporary entrance offered few clues about what that renovation entailed, with the exception that obviously something extensive was going on behind a large, screened, outdoor area.

All will be revealed June 2nd at a gala event with food vendors, live music and, of course, the opportunity to enjoy pourings of the Carneros winery’s award-winning Pinot Noirs, highly touted Cabernet Sauvignons, and new sparkling wines.

What’s Been Happening

With an aim to further enhance its efforts to become even more sustainable, including a goal of using one hundred percent renewable electricity by end of 2024 and eventually reaching net-zero emissions, Etude turned its eye to the visitor center’s outdoor plaza. For years, the entry plaza has featured an expansive grass lawn, requiring high water use. “We knew that we could not only make the space more welcoming for guests and flexible for a variety of experiences, but with a water wise landscape we could really impact our overall carbon footprint,” says Benjamin Mason, Hospitality Manager. The renovated outdoor plaza includes the installation of native plants requiring little to no irrigation, and lawn areas replaced with an innovative, organic, artificial turf, and paths constructed of water permeable materials. When completed, water usage on the property is expected to be reduced by at least 55 percent in the first year and by as much as 89 percent thereafter. In addition, new plantings will include those found helpful to vineyard management - such as Chinese pistache trees which are indicators of the dreaded glassy-winged sharpshooter, and a pollinator habitat to attract butterflies and beneficial

insects. Garden windbreaks created of native hedge varieties are being strategically located to help mitigate the Carneros AVA’s afternoon prevailing winds.

The project also considers guest enhancements that include a new guest entrance with a concierge stand to provide easier check in and wayfinding, improved seating areas for increased tasting capacity, an expanded tasting plaza shaded with pergolas built with reclaimed timber. All pathways are designed to be ADA compliant; ramps are replacing stairs. Every element of the plan is designed to support Etude’s sustainability ethos while providing an enhanced visitor experience.

Etude’s long history of land stewardship began with the acquisition of the Grace Benoist Ranch land in 1982, a year before Napa’s cooler climate Carneros became a designated AVA. (Interesting to note, that in its 40-plus-year history Etude has had but two winemakers – Tony Soter, its founding winemaker, and for the past 19 years Sr. Winemaker & General Manager Jon Priest.) In the early planting of the Grace Benoist Ranch to vineyard, two thirds of the ranch was left undeveloped to preserve and aid native wildlife migration and protect riparian habitats. Today, the vineyard is shared with wild turkeys, pigs, falcons, owls and the occasional bear.

Recycled water from the Carneros Pipeline Project has long brought clean, treated, water for irrigation and to fill fire-suppression ponds, reducing reliance on groundwater. For over a decade, solar panels have reduced energy costs and, through the sale of renewable energy credits, have allowed Etude to help green the grid.

Employees manage a compost and recycling program to divert waste away from landfills. They also cultivate an on-site vegetable garden that not only provides them with vegetables to take home but since 2020 has contributed up to 3,000 pounds of fresh produce yearly to the Napa Valley Food Bank.

Etude looks forward to welcoming you and your guests to the June 2 celebration of the completion of another historic milestone in the estate’s dedication to sustainability. Mark your calendars and watch Etude’s website, etude wines.com/en/winery-events.html, for latest details.

BY YVONNE MICHIE HORN

Open Daily, 10am-4pm

1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa (707) 257-5782

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Benziger Family Winery Where Every Day is Earth Day

BY LAURA NESS

From high atop the Benziger Biodynamic® vineyard in Glen Ellen, where the Sauvignon Blanc is planted, the resident sheep came rushing down the vinerows, a river of creamy white, the impact of their hooves creating a small local earthquake of excitement. Led by venerable Ewe Number 35, the boss lady, they were headed down the steep hill to their pen, which sits by the pond below the tasting room. On the side opposite the pond, a seasonal stream runs through the canyon, creating a most restful environment. No wonder these 70-plus woolly weed eaters were motivated: going home is a wonderful thing.

These particular sheep, says Jarold (Jerry) Mackling, Vineyard Manager at Benziger Family Winery, are spoiled. They’d just finished grazing on the cover crops between the rows of vines and were now looking forward to a drink and some dinner. Turns out they live a blessed life.

“Chris spoils them rotten,” says Mackling, referring to VP and Brand Ambassador, Chris Benziger, the youngest of the Benziger siblings. “He’s always feeding them treats.” They pretty much live the life of leisure, grazing maybe 2 or 3 hours at a stretch in a specific block on the estate vineyard before they are moved to a new one. And they only work half days. “Out at the de Coelo Vineyard on the coast, those sheep are intense,” says Mackling. “They will eat all day without complaining. They’re tough.” Those coastal sheep are managed by a local shepherd who grazes his flock at de Coelo and Bella Luna Vineyards, for the purpose of weed and cover crop control. Benziger uses sheep and also cattle, at all their Biodynamic properties.

Why is this important? Sheep add as much to the vineyard as they

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take away, and here at Benziger, the 85-acre poster child for sustainable and Biodynamic practices, they not only add fertilizer to the land, but they aerate the soil with every step. They are an essential part of what makes this ecosystem thrive.

Healthy soil leads to heathy vineyards, and healthy vines are better able to fight disease and pests. Biodynamic practices, done in concert with the rhythm of the cosmos, include burying a cow horn filled with manure, and spraying specific compost teas of herbs and flowers like stinging nettle, chamomille, valerian and yarrow, designed to boost plant immunity and fight vine pests.

The organic garden and insectory are filled with Russian sage, blackeyed Susan and purple coneflower, plants that encourage beneficial insects that eat the bad bugs. All around, bees hum, and birds are plentiful, flying among the trees in the vineyards, eating insects. Raptors patrol for ground squirrels. This place, situated in the bowl of a caldera formed by the eruption of Sonoma Mountain, has a natural, organic feel, and the wines reflect every bit of the cosmic harmony that reverberates throughout. It’s as real an experience as you’ll ever have at a winery.

Inside the sheds built for making the Biodynamic preps and for storing the special compost, there’s a photo of Rudolf Steiner, proponent of Biodynamic practices, who formalized them for farmers in Europe to follow. So distraught were they by the mass farms that sprung up due to mechanization after WWI, that they sought to return to the old ways of integrated regenerative farming, a proven pesticide-free concept that is once more gaining traction today.

Benziger Family Winery was founded in 1980, when recent California transplant, Mike Benziger, along with his father Bruno, from White Plains, New York, bought the 85-acre Wegener estate, which was already

take a hike!

If you’re looking for the perfect place for an Earth Day hike, Benziger is the spot. On Sunday, April 21st, at 10am and again at 2pm, you’re invited to Celebrate Earth Day, the Benziger way. Take in the beauty of the Sonoma Mountain property and learn about Biodynamic farming during an hourlong hike and wine tasting. Chris Benziger will lead the way, sharing family stories, insights into Biodynamic philosophy, and an inside look at all the love and care that goes into this spectacular estate. After the hike, stay and enjoy a delicious boxed lunch from the Glen Ellen Market.

On select Sundays in the summer, if you’re looking for an off-the-beatenpath experience, head to Benziger for a Vineyard Stroll and Wine Tasting. A wine educator will lead the way, sharing insights into Biodynamic winegrowing practices followed by a seated tasting on the picturesque terrace. Optional boxed lunch from the Glen Ellen Market available to order in advance.

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planted to vines. Driven by a strong environmental ethic, Mike Benziger decided to convert their entire estate to Biodynamic farming in 1995, and it was officially Demeter certified in 2000. In fact, the Benziger’s Sonoma Mountain estate was one of the first Biodynamic certified vineyards in Northern California. Today, all wines in the Benziger portfolio are recognized for their green farming practicing, and the labels specify Certified Sustainable, Organic or Biodynamic.

Founder and original winemaker, Mike Benziger, retired in 2015, turning over the reins to winemaker Lisa Amaroli, who joined the Benziger team in 1999. At first, she was in charge of the larger pool of wines that are sold in the broader market, but in 2015, was tasked with making all the single vineyard wines, as well as the flagship “Tribute,” which pays homage to the original stewards of the land. It was the first certified Biodynamic wine produced from the Sonoma Mountain Estate.

Now, Amaroli is in charge of 34 separate wines, each one carefully made in small lots to reflect the particular vineyard from whence they originate. Among the standouts in this righteous portfolio, and remember these are Biodynamic wines with nothing added or taken away, are the 2022 de Coelo Chardonnay, singing of its ocean lair, salty and fresh. Creamy, yet crisp, this pretty wine from a former sheep ranch is layered with wildflowers and citrus. The 2020 Sunny Slope Merlot, a symphony of cherry and chocolate ganache, is easy to love for its smooth texture, and the 2021 Obsidian Point Cabernet Sauvignon, dark and rich, is redolent of the same tobacco pipe and earthy sweetness as the compost in the shed. The 2021 Terra Neuma Pinot Noir from de Coelo Vineyard exhibits cranberry, mulberry, orange peel, warm earth and dark fig. It’s concentrated and comforting, with lots of coriander spice on the finish.

Experiences

Biodynamic Vineyard Tram Tour

Take a ride through the vineyards with Benziger’s award-winning Biodynamic Tractor Tram Tour. Explore the sights of this Sonoma Mountain Estate and learn about Biodynamic farming practices. The tour concludes with a tasting of four unique, limited-production wines. Tour Duration: 75 minutes . Reservation required.

Tribute Estate Tour & Tasting

Explore Benziger’s gorgeous Sonoma Mountain Estate on this award-winning tour, and learn about sustainable Biodynamic farming practices while enjoying a tasting of six Estate wines. The tour includes a stop in the wine cave, before enjoying a seated tasting of limitedproduction Biodynamic Estate wines and local accouterments. Limited to 8 guests per tour. Reservation required.

Estate Seated Tasting

Open

Spend your day at the beautiful Sonoma Mountain Estate, savoring exclusive smallproduction and library wines. Enjoy a special Reserve flight with a knowledgeable wine specialist, featuring five Estate Biodynamic wines, available exclusively at the winery.

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world-class, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir using Napa Green certified and sustainable practices.

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Somerston Estate Winery Lunches

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As we settle into the new year, Somerston Estate Winery is excited to bring back its Winery Lunches for your enjoyment. Whether you were able to be a part of the first official season of Winemaker Lunches or not, season two is going to be packed with even more opportunities to soak in the majesty of Somerston Estate and experience everything that its hospitality, culinary, and production team have honed in on.

Learn about the fundamentals of winemaking from ground to glass.

Either Director of Viticulture & Winemaking, Craig Becker, Winemaker Cody Hurd, or Vineyard Manager, Jake Knobloch will be there to immerse you in what the team is currently in the midst of while you enjoy an elevated food and wine pairing and presentation.

Each month introduces a new challenge for the team in different ways, depending on the phase of winegrowing and winemaking. Early in the growing season, the team is working hands-on with the vines to give them the delicate balance of rigor and support to optimize the quality of fruit grown at Somerston Estate. May will introduce lush vines, with the vineyard crew working to keep the focus on growing the fruit versus the shoots. While August could give signs toward an early or possibly later harvest. No matter the month you visit, you are sure to learn and be aware of the steps taken to produce world-class wines.

Season Two Winery Lunch Series

• May 11, 2024

• June 8, 2024

• July 13, 2024

• August 9, 2024

• September 13, 2024

• October 11, 2024

Can’t make it to any of these dates? Allow the team to curate your own “Winery Lunch” experience! Somerston offers stunning Estate, collection-worthy wines, and an Executive Chef who has had a year to taste our wines and perfect his ability to pair seasonal dishes with our portfolio as they continue to grow and evolve.

Can’t make it to Napa Valley but want to experience Somerston Estate?

Inquire about the “Somerston at Home” opportunities. Somerston ambassadors will visit various cities nationwide throughout the year to host intimate, personalized in-home tastings. If you’re interested, please contact Annamarie to set up your very own Somerston at Home experience!

(M)EAT CARNIVAL A Dining Experience Like No Other

BY TANYA SEIBOLD

Meat Carneval began in spring 2016 in Israel and its runaway success inspired local chef Itamar Abramovitch of Blossom Catering in Napa to bring this deliciously inventive food and interactive entertainment to the United States. This ultra-elevated, cult food experience extends beyond the confines of a traditional restaurant. It can only be described as part carnal feast, part showmanship, and part epicurean camaraderie. But ultimately, it’s an experience you will never forget, and will want to relive it again and again.

This clandestine pop-up is held in a secret location, revealed to ticketholders only a few days prior to the event date. There is no waitstaff, no cutlery, and no plates … you “eat” with all your senses. The food is consumed with your fingers, the smells of the grill and smoker fill the air. The staggering abundance of meats, fish, and vegetables artfully sprawled out on platters and boards subconsciously kicks in a primal urge and pleasure to graze and forage. The decadent and unexpected pairing of ingredients and flavors used in a different menu nightly means no two Carnivals are the same.

The chefs and their team now call the San Francisco Bay Area home. The subtle name shift to (M)EAT CARNIVAL reflects the bounty of produce and artisan products found here, making this hyper local and accessible feast for all eaters a truly over-the-top dining destination.

Head to their website to book your ticket then wait for the location to be announced. Upcoming dates: April 18-20, May 16-19, June 13-16, July 1820, August 15-18, September 12-14 and October 24-26.

meat-carnival.com/upcoming-events

La Brea Bakery, Pioneers in Artisan Breads

The breads used in each Carnival are made by the famed La Brea Bakery.

Spearheading the modern artisan bread movement over 30 years ago, La Brea Bakery’s handcrafted, hearth-baked breads are still baked fresh daily. We devoured their tangy and warm sourdough schmeared with an unbelievable vegan foie gras served with homemade apple paste. The flavor and texture of the pâté daring anyone to believe it wasn’t the real thing.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LA BREA BAKERY

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We had no idea what to expect. Upon arrival, a wine glass and an oversized cloth napkin greeted us. That was it. The sole tools required. In between glorious carnivorous (and vegetarian) bites, eaters kept uttering the most overused word in the American language – our collective and drawn-out “wowwww” not even remotely capturing the culinary nirvana.

– TANYA SEIBOLD

What's New and Notable!

SERRES RANCH, SONOMA Celebrating 100 Years!

The Serres family celebrates 100 years with six generations on their historic ranch in Sonoma Valley in 2024. “We feel a great sense of pride to be caretakers and stewards of this amazing piece of land in the heart of the Sonoma Valley,” says Taylor Serres Murnig, a member of the fifth generation of Serres family members to live on the ranch. “Our family’s commitment to sustainability and a shared passion for crafting the very best estate-grown wines is paramount to everything we do. We live on this property, this is our home, and we want to continue making it better for the next generations.”

Ranch Tour: Serres Ranch Wines, charcuterie, and cheese pairing at the ranch. Start with a glass of Bleusé, hop into an ATV, and get a 360-degree guided experience with founder, Taylor Serres of the historic Serres Family Ranch.

A Serres Ranch 100th Anniversary Party is tentatively scheduled Saturday, June 8 at 4pm – limited seating. Details and more information will be shared soon.

serresranchwine.com

KENWOOD VINEYARDS

New Cabernet + Chocolate Flight

Discover the latest adventure for your taste buds with a flight of all-red wines highlighting the diverse range of premium Rugged Elements Cabernet Sauvignon. Each wine will be expertly paired with an artisanal chocolate truffle from local Sonoma chocolatier, Wine Country Chocolate. A mouthwatering selection of locally sourced, sustainably crafted meats, cheeses and accompaniments can be added to further elevate your experience.

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MAYO FAMILY RESERVE ROOM New Spring Menu

Discover a unique and award-winning wine and food pairing experience at the Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room in Kenwood. Chef John and his team have once again procured local, seasonal, and fresh ingredients to create a truly memorable experience:

2019 Reserve Estate Chardonnay, Laurel Hill Vineyard

English Pea Toast, Miso-Lemon Butter, Spring Radish

2021 “Vagabond”, Sonoma County

Curried Carrot Bisque, Crispy Naan, Fresh Chives

2021 Pinot Noir, Selby Vineyard

Local Mushroom “Ragu”, Pecorino Risotto

2020 Reserve Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard, “Old Vines”

“Borreguito en Mole Rojo” Tostones, Pepitas

2018 Reserve Malbec, Hollister Hill Vineyard

Sesame Ahi Tuna, Black Garlic & Caper Aioli, Wild Arugula

2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Random Ridge Vineyard

Local Brussel Sprouts, Housemade Bacon, Cabernet Cherries

2019 Reserve Zinfandel Port, Ricci Vineyard, “Old Vines”

Spiced Apple & Walnut “Galette”

mayofamilywinery.com

BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY

Biodynamic Estate Olive Oil

For the first time ever, Benziger Family Winery is offering its Biodynamic Estate Olive Oil in its online shop. Now you can ship beautifully balanced and aromatic Benziger olive oil to enjoy at home. One taste, and you’ll understand why this mild, fruity blend is a go-to for homemade marinades, salad dressings, and finishing grilled veggies.

The Benziger ranch has been home to olive trees since it was first settled in 1860. Back in the 1990s, hundreds more were planted as part of its transition to Biodynamic® farming. These trees not only enhance the beauty of the estate, but inhibit erosion, provide bird habitats, and of course – make delicious olive oil.  This gold medal-winning olive oil sells out every year.

benziger.com

MILL CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY

50 Years of Winemaking

Founded in 1965 and producing their first vintage of wine in 1974, Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery has had a long and distinguished span in the wine world. Situated in the heart of Sonoma County, the winery takes pride in being the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in Dry Creek Valley, contributing to the region’s viticultural legacy. Notable among Mill Creek’s achievements is the distinction of being one of the pioneers in producing Merlot as a varietal wine. The winery has not only embraced tradition but also innovated, coining and trademarking the word “Blush” for its rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon which redefined a category for decades to follow. To commemorate this special occasion, Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery will be hosting a series of events and tastings throughout the year, inviting wine enthusiasts to join the celebration. From casual winemaker lunches to a summer anniversary party, there will be opportunities for both long-time fans and new acquaintances to be part of this historic milestone.

millcreekwinery.com

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS

‘From Our Library to Your Cellar’

Introducing Frank Family’s new online library, featuring an ever-changing selection of Frank Family’s rarest and most coveted wines spanning the winery’s 30-year history. Each bottle has been gracefully aging and developing complexity in pristine cellar conditions, and are now in their prime drinking window. Browse the current selection of library gems and secure your favorite bottles before they are gone forever!

frankfamilyvineyards.com/wine/library

50th Anniversary Dinner

Saturday, July 13, 5-8pm

A special evening of great food, flowing wine, fabulous companionship and live music. Tim Vallery from Peloton Catering is working on a special menu to showcase Mill Creek wine. Seating will be limited. Price: $150 per person

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– PETALUMA –A Charming Blend of Rich History, Food, and Festivities

BY JODY PURDOM

Located at the south end of Sonoma County, Petaluma exudes a smalltown charm that captures the hearts of visitors and locals alike. Known for its historic downtown, culinary delights, and vibrant community events, Petaluma offers a perfect blend of oldworld charm and modern amenities. A must-visit destination, Petaluma is especially fun in the springtime when two events – the Butter and Egg Days Parade and Antique Faire – bring the town to life.

Historic Downtown

Stepping into Petaluma’s downtown area feels like stepping back in time. With its well-preserved historic buildings and quaint streets, it’s easy to imagine the city’s bustling past. One of the highlights of downtown Petaluma is its thriving culinary scene, offering everything from cozy cafes to upscale restaurants.

Food enthusiasts will be in heaven. For a hearty breakfast, head to Della Fattoria, a beloved bakery known

for its artisan bread and delectable pastries. If you’re craving Italian cuisine, Cucina Paradiso offers authentic dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. For a casual dining experience, try the Wild Goat Bistro, where you can enjoy farm-to-table dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

Springtime Events

Two of Petaluma’s most anticipated yearly events are the Butter and Egg Days Parade and the Antique Faire, both held annually in the spring. The first is a lively celebration that pays homage to the city’s agricultural heritage, with floats adorned in butter- and egg-themed decorations parading through the streets. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 20 and join the spectators for the parade at noon followed by live music, delicious food vendors and more.

The Antique Faire is held on the following Sunday, April 28 and is a treasure trove for vintage enthusiasts, offering everything from antique furniture to collectible knick-knacks.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just browsing, you’re sure to find something unique amidst the stalls lining the streets of downtown Petaluma.

Family-Friendly Fun

Both the Butter & Egg Days Parade and the Antique Faire are familyfriendly events, with activities for all ages. Kids will love the colorful parade floats and interactive entertainment, while parents can peruse the antique stalls or sample delicious treats from local vendors. It’s a month of fun and festivities that the whole family can enjoy together.

What truly sets Petaluma apart is its strong sense of community. During events like the Butter and Egg Parade and Antique Faire, locals come together to celebrate their city’s heritage and create lasting memories, whether you’re a visitor or a longtime resident. Hop on mover for one of these fun events and see for yourself just how charming this small town can be.

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Voted Best Winery Tour

IMPECCABLE HOSPITALITY EXQUISITE ATMOSPHERE EXTRAORDINARY WINES

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

e Ledson family has a long and rich agricultural history in Sonoma County dating back to the 1860s.

e Ledson legacy was built on long hours of hard work, always focusing on quality over quantity. Ledson’s highly coveted, estate-grown, handcrafted wines, scoring 95 points and above, reflect a sense of place and showcase the art of premier winemaking. Dr. Daniel Roberts, Soil Scientist and Viticulture Expert, said, “Steve Ledson’s unrelenting quest for perfection is very prominent at Mountain Terraces Vineyard and is proven in every bottle of wine.” e winery, designed and built by Steve, is an architectural showpiece known as the ‘Castle.’ Vine Pair called it “One of the Twelve Most Impressive Wineries in the World” and Boston Globe said, “ is Castle is a Must-See.”

You can reserve a private tasting in your own tasting suite, a seated tasting or a classic tasting at one of the bars. Cheese and charcuterie plates are available to elevate your experience. e Gourmet Marketplace offers local and unique cheeses, meats, fresh sandwiches, salads and treats to create the perfect picnic lunch you can enjoy in the Parlor. Ledson wines are sold exclusively at the winery, online at ledson.com, and at the Zina Lounge in Sonoma.

Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge

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

On the first floor is the Zina Lounge, a world class destination named after Steve Ledson’s great-great grandfather, Zina Hyde Cunningham who settled in Sonoma County in 1865 to open the family winery. e winery specializes in producing small lots of meticulously handcrafted wines, scoring in the mid 90’s. Wrap your day up at the Zina Lounge with award-winning wines from Zina Hyde Cunningham, Ledson and Mountain Terraces wineries. You can reserve a private tasting, a flight of three or five wines, or enjoy wine by the glass while relaxing by the fireplace. Cheese & charcuterie plates are available to elevate your experience.

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Cabernet Cookoff Returns April 13

Wine & food pairing competition with celebrity judges

HALL Napa Valley, an independent family-owned, Cabernet Sauvignon producer, is the Title Sponsor for the Cabernet Cookoff on Saturday, April 13 at HALL St. Helena. The annual event, presented by The Coeur Foundation, will feature an impressive lineup of renowned culinary teams vying for a chance to win proceeds for a charity of their choice by participating in a food and wine pairing competition. Ticket proceeds benefit non-profit organizations as selected by the winning chef teams.

Chef teams are tasked with creating a small dish that pairs best with HALL Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon, a highly rated wine that has earned praise from the wine industry’s top critics. The 2024 Cabernet Cookoff also coincides with the public release of the 2021 vintage of the Jack’s Masterpiece wine. Guests in attendance will sample 14 different dishes and sip on the featured wine while voting for the People’s Choice Winners.

Additionally, a star-studded panel of celebrity judges will taste the pairings to vote for the Judges’ Choice Awards. In total, four winners will be announced – two People’s Choice Awards and two Judges’ Choice Awards.

Each year, the event brings a variety of celebrities together to help vote for the two Judges Choice winners. The 2024 line-up of Judges includes Chef Ken Frank, Raj Mathai, Brian Baumgartner, Craig Conover, and event emcee for the fifth year in a row, Natalie Morales.

Tickets are $150 per person. Guests will enjoy bites from all competing chef teams and enjoy wine throughout the event, as well as vote for the People’s Choice Awards. hallwines.com/cabernetcookoff

Participating chef teams and non-profit organizations that they are each competing for includes:

• Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill Chef Kadriye Baspehlivan;

Charity: Alaina's Voice

• One Market Restaurant Chef/Partner Mark Dommen;

Charity: JDRF

• Whiskey Bar @ Sky & Vine Chef Elizabeth Espiritu;

Charity: California Restaurant Foundation (Restaurants Care Program)

• Oenotri Chef Tyler Rodde;

Charity: CASA, A Voice For Children

• The Hi Neighbor Group (The Vault Garden + The Vault Steakhouse) Chef/Partner Jason Halverson;

Charity: All Stars Helping Kids

• Palm House Chef Jake Lucas; Charity: Farming Hope

• Bear at Stanly Ranch Chef Anthony Stagnaro; Charity: NEWS

• Parche Chef Juan Hormiga;

Charity: Building Futures with Women and Children

• Silverado Resort: The Grill Chef Patrick Prager;

Charity: No Kid Hungry

• The Grove Restaurant at Culinary Institute of America at Copia Chef Deborah Mullin;

Charity: Culinary Institute of America: Bill Briwa Scholarship

• FARM Restaurant + Bar at Carneros Chef Jeffrey Jake;

Charity: Napa Valley Community Foundation

• Ember Steak at The Meritage Resort Chef Jose Mejia;

Charity: ABODE Sustainable Solutions to Homeless

• Saffron Restaurants Chef Ajay Walia; Charity: Maitri

• Luce, InterContinental San Francisco Chef Dennis Efthymiou; Charity: California Pit Bull Rescue

From left; 2024 Cabernet Cookoff Judges sponsored by HALL Napa Valley includes CBS’s The Talk Co-host, Natalie Morales; Actor Brian Baumgartner, TV personality/ entrepreneur Craig Conover; NBC Bay Area Anchor, Raj Mathai; La Toque Napa Valley Chef, Ken Frank. The event is hosted by Vintner Kathryn Hall.)

“Being the title sponsor for this event brings me so much joy. Bringing together foodies and wine lovers – like myself – by way of a competitive food and wine pairing competition helps expand our commitment to supporting the community and its many diverse organizations. And boy, does it turn into a competition!”

– Vintner Kathryn Hall

Tripadvisor® Recognizes Castello di Amorosa as a ‘Top Ten Castle in the World’

Dario Sattui’s authentically built Tuscan-style castle and winery in the Napa Valley was recently recognized as one of the top ten castles in the world by Tripadvisor,® the world’s largest travel platform.

Sattui, a medieval history enthusiast, fell in love with European medieval architecture during several trips to Italy after college. He then spent many years exploring and documenting its style before commencing a 15-year construction project of his labor of love, Castello di Amorosa, the Castle of Love.

“I built the Castle to honor my Italian heritage, to create a setting in which guests could make life-long memories and relationships and to make great Italian-style wine in a unique setting,” said Sattui.  “It truly was my labor of love.  I really put my heart and soul into it and, if the truth were to be known, I got a little carried away with this project and I am honored that we were recognized by TripAdvisor,” he adds.

What started out as a small Italian-style winery morphed into a 150,000-square-foot Castle which opened to the public in 2007. In the 17 years since opening, Castello di Amorosa has grown in popularity, both in customer visitation and online. With 5,848 reviews on Tripadvisor and a 4.5 out of 5 rating, Castello is one of the top destinations in California’s wine country.

A Uniquely Conceived One-of-a-Kind Building

A master visionary, Sattui created Castello di Amorosa using materials such as antique, handmade bricks and roof tiles, hand-hewn timbers, hand-forged iron gates, lamps and hardware and medieval construction techniques and over 8,000 tons of hand-chiseled local stone to create this architectural gem. Sattui designed most of the winery himself; it is not a replica of a medieval castle but rather a uniquely conceived one-of-a-kind building. The 150,000 square-foot castle/winery consists of four floors above ground and five floors below ground. It encompasses five defensive towers

with battlements, 1,000-pound hand-hewn doors from Italy, a Great Hall with a 22-foot coffered ceiling featuring handpainted frescoes inspired by medieval Italian frescoes.  The castle’s 12,000-square-foot Grand Barrel Room features 40 Roman cross-vaults in its brick ceiling. All the ironwork was hand-forged by Italian artisans over open flames on site during the construction. Over 170 containers of handmade antique bricks, roof tiles and antique furniture were brought from Italy for the building. Additional authentic features include courtyards, a chapel, the drawbridge, a watch tower, a torture chamber and secret passageways.

Modern Winery

The winery itself is a modern contrast to the Castello as a whole. It contains advanced crushing and fermentation facilities, five underground levels and 24,000 square feet of caves all for barrel aging. Winemakers Brooks Painter and Peter Velleno have a wide range of equipment available to them, ranging from custom-designed triple-jacketed cooling fermentation tanks to concrete/ceramic eggs.

The winery owns 164 acres of estate vineyards throughout Napa Valley, Mendocino, and Sonoma County, ranging from its home estate in the Diamond Mountain District to Coombsville, Rutherford, Russian River Valley and Anderson Valley.

Castello di Amorosa sells its entire production of wine exclusively at the winery and on its website.

Castello di Amorosa is open seven days a week for winery tours and wine tasting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by reservation, online at www.castellodiamorosa.com/Visit-Us or by calling 707-967-6272.

DARIO SATTUI

Stags Leap District Winegrowers

Vineyard to Vintner Weekend, April 26-28

The Stags Leap District annual Vineyard to Vintner weekend is an unparalleled three-day weekend experience bringing wine enthusiasts together with the owners, principals and winemakers of some of the most legendary wineries in Napa Valley. Tickets are now available, making a luxurious gift of love for wine aficionados and experience-seekers.

Curated tastings, culinary experiences, in-depth seminars and vineyard tours are all designed to give attendees a deep understanding of this famed appellation. Napa’s neighborhood for world-class Cabernet, the tiny Stags Leap District is renowned for producing wines with recognizable grace and power.

The event also features a “first sip” of the extremely limited 2022 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon: A Collaboration. This unique bottling brings together 15 prestigious lots from the Association’s vintner members, blended by a master winemaking team into a singular wine that is a true expression of place.

The 2024 Vineyard to Vintner highlights include:

Friday, April 26 – Vintner-hosted Library Wine Dinners – Elegant, intimate gatherings feature rare and library selections. Guests choose from among four venues for the Vintner and Winemaker co-hosted, chef-inspired evenings. Dinners include: Legacy Uncorked: A Cellar Soiree in Stags Leap District, Hosted at Baldacci Family Vineyards with Ilsley Vineyards, Regusci Winery & Quixote Winery; An Intimate Evening with Celebrated Vintners from the Stags Leap District, Hosted at Chimney Rock Winery with Pine Ridge Winery & Steltzner Vineyards;

Steak Night in Stags Leap District, Hosted at Silverado Vineyards with Lindstrom Wines, Shafer Vineyards & Stags’ Leap Winery; and Eat and Drink Local, Hosted at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with Cliff Lede Vineyards, Malk Family Vineyards and Taylor Family Vineyards.

Saturday, April 27 – Digging Deeper – Winemakers and vintners share their expertise in seminars that give guests a deeper perspective into the history, sustainable farming practices, and distinctive terroir of the region. Each session also features a tasting of select wines.

Saturday, April 27 – Grand Vintner-Hosted Lunch and Tasting – Amidst Regusci Winery’s idyllic vineyards and extensive organic garden, attendees will taste dozens of the appellation’s critically acclaimed wines along with a gourmet “live-fire” lunch by Chef Stephen Barber of Farmstead Restaurant.

Sunday, April 28 – Savor Sunday, Vintner-Hosted Winery Experiences – Guests choose their own tasting adventure by selecting four from ten unique experiences, including at wineries not typically open to the public. Stags Leap District's vintners, winemakers and owners showcase special wines with paired bites.

The Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon: A Collaboration, will be available for pre-sale at the event. Only 100 cases were made, and the wine is offered in both 3- and 6-packs for $275/bottle. The wine will be released in Fall 2024 and available for sale exclusively through the Stags Leap District Winegrowers website between October 15 and December 14, 2024.

stagsleapdistrict.com/V2V

Photos by Bob McClenahan

Taste of Yountville Returns to the Napa Valley

Renowned wines perfectly paired with farm-to-table bites

Yountville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Chandon and the tasting rooms and wineries of Yountville, announce the return of the popular Taste of Yountville, on Sunday, April 21 at Chandon. This will be the first Taste of Yountville since 2019, with a new, more intimate format.

Previously a street fair, Taste of Yountville 2024 will take place at the newly renovated Chandon, offering the finest wines and vintages from several of Yountville’s renowned wineries and tasting rooms, perfectly paired with farm-to-table bites created by the Chandon culinary team. Participating wineries include Bell Wine Cellars, Chandon, Cornerstone Cellars, Elyse Winery, Goosecross Cellars, Handwritten Wines, Hill Family Estate, Hoopes Vineyards, Hope & Grace Winery, JCB Yountville, Jessup Cellars, Priest Ranch Winery, Silver Trident Winery and Stewart Cellars.

“We’re thrilled to have Taste of Yountville return in 2024,” said Yountville Chamber President & CEO, Whitney Diver McEvoy. “The Chandon gardens offer a beautiful backdrop for tasting some of the Napa

Valley’s finest wines, in a fun and festive atmosphere. We invite you to join us for this fantastic event enjoying great wine and food, meeting new friends, and building new memories!”

Tickets are limited to 250 guests. General admission passes are $150. VIP passes for $225 include a ‘Meet the Makers’ reception featuring additional library wines. Only 50 VIP passes will be available.

yountville.com/tasteofyountville

Passport to Dry Creek Valley, April 26-28

An unforgettable weekend of sipping, savoring, and soaking in the magic of Dry Creek Valley!

Calling all wine lovers and adventure seekersget your tickets for Passport to Dry Creek Valley! Participate in the 33rd anniversary of California's longest running and most beloved wine event weekend.

Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, just 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Dry Creek Valley is a magical yet powerful little slice of wine country. With its rolling golden hills dotted by rows of gnarled old vines and century-old oak trees, the 16 x 2 miles valley feels frozen in time. Most of the wineries remain familyowned and have called this special place home for several generations. Filled with kind and passionate individuals crafting exquisite wines, this region has one of the densest concentrations of different varietals in the world.

Ready to taste the valley’s rich history in every sip?

If you’re all about sipping world-class wines and enjoying stunning vineyard views, and love to keep it simple and relaxed, we have the perfect place for you: Dry Creek Valley - or “the wine region that hugs back.” as it is familiarly known among locals and anyone who has visited.

How does Passport to Dry Creek Valley work?

Passport-goers can purchase their tickets, which grant them access to an unforgettable weekend of exploration and indulgence. Each winery will be offering something unique for their attendees. With over 30 wineries participating, attendees can expect an abundance of culinary and viticultural delights.

www.drycreekvalley.org/dcv-passport

Enjoy the Bounty of Delicious Fine Dining in Wine Country

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

Your quick stop for fresh coffee & espresso! Pull up a chair for pancakes, benedicts, omelets….. Time for lunch? Have a salad, burger, or a sandwich! Hungry? Breakfast served all day!!

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Allegria

Italian, full bar outdoor seating

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

Angéle Restaurant & Bar

French, full bar on the Napa Riverfront

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

Bank Cafe and Bar

Elevated comfort food, craft cocktails

DINNER, $$ 1314 MCKINSTRY ST, 707 257-5151

Bistro Don Giovanni

Hand-crafted Italian; signature cocktails

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 4110 HOWARD LN, 707 224-3300

Boon Fly Café

American; signature donuts, nightly specials

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

Bounty Hunter

Wine bar & smokin’ BBQ 400+ wine list

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 975 FIRST STREET, 707 226-3976

Brix

Modern American, full bar, outdoor seating

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

C Casa Napa

Taqueria serving eco-friendly & innovative gourmet Mexican street food & small plates.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $ IN OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET

610 1ST STREET, 707 226-7700

Carpe Diem

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

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

Celadon

Award-winning global comfort food; courtyard seating, signature cocktails; riverfront LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 500 MAIN STREET, 707 254-9690

Charlie Palmer Steak

Modern American steakhouse, full bar

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 1260 1ST STREET, 707 819-2500

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COLE’S CHOP HOUSE

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

DINNER ONLY; $$$

1122 MAIN STREET, 707 224-6328

Cordeiros Steakhouse

Farm-to-table steakhouse, full bar

DINNER ONLY; $$$

2025 MONTICELLO RD, 707 224-1960

Eiko’s

Modern Japanese, nitrogen cocktails and lollipops!

OUTDOOR SEATING; FULL BAR, $$

LUNCH & DINNER, CLOSED MID-DAY 1882 TOWN CENTER, 707 501-4444

Empress M

Unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

221 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 927-5485

Farm at Carneros Inn

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

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

Forge

Pizza, craft brews/cocktails outdoor seating with firepit

LUNCH & DINNER; $$

155 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-3394

Fumé Bistro

Contemporary American, locally sourced; changing art display, patio LUNCH & DINNER; $$

4050 BYWAY EAST, 707 257-1999

Gott’s Roadside

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

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

Grace’s Table

Local favorite, “Global Kitchen” BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 1400 SECOND ST, 707 226-6200

Grove at the CIA Copia

Garden suppers

prepared by CIA chefs

DINNER, $$

500 1ST STREET, 707 967-2555

Hog Island Oyster Co.

Seafood, located inside bustling Oxbow Market; beer & wine, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$, 610 1ST STREET, 707 251-8113

Kitchen Door

A Todd Humphries Restaurant

Eclectic fare in a casual space BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$

1300 1ST ST SUITE 272

La Toque

Michelin-star French cuisine RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DINNER ONLY; $$$$

1314 M c KINSTRY ST, 707 257-5157

The Lincoln

American Gastropub

BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER, OPEN LATE, $$ 505 LINCOLN AVE, 707 699-2276

Morimoto Asia

Taste and textures of Far East full bar, outdoor seating

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

Morimoto Napa

Contemporary Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating

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

Mustards Grill

Modern American, full bar, gardens

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 7399 ST HELENA HWY, 707 944-2424

Napa Valley Bistro

Modern American wine & beer, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 975 CLINTON STREET, 707 666-2383

H NAPASPORT

American sports bar, steakhouse, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 145 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-5956

Napkins Bar + Grill

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

Norman Rose Tavern

American classics, full bar

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1401 1ST STREET, 707 258-1516

North Spirits & Tapas

Classic bar, craft cocktails

DINNER, LATE NIGHT SNACKS; $$ 1540 TRANCAS STREET

Nosh Napa

Mexican/American BREAKFAST, LUNCH; $$ 641 TRANCAS ST, 707 266-1950

Oenotri

Southern Italian, changes daily; house-made salumi

DINNER, WEEKEND LUNCH; $$$

1425 FIRST ST, 707 252-1022

Olive & Hay

Farm-to-table italian restaurant

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

Pasta Prego

Italian, local favorite, beer & wine

DINNER ONLY, $$ 1502 MAIN ST, 707 343-0344

H PETIT SOLEIL CAFÉ

Cozy spot for breakfast & lunch

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH, $$ 1408 CLAY ST, 707 252-1408

Scala Osteria & Bar

Seafood-centered Southern Italian, pizza & pasta

LUNCH, DINNER; $$$

1141 FIRST ST, 707 637-4380

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

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

Sunshine Cafe

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

Tarla Mediterranean Grill

Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH; $$

1480 1ST STREET, 707 255-5599

Torc

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

DINNER ONLY; $$$

1140 MAIN STREET, 707 252-3292

Wilfred’s Lounge

Island inspired cocktails & cuisine

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

Zuzu

California Tapas, Spanish & Mediterranean

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 829 MAIN STREET, 707 224-0695

YOUNTVILLE

Addendum

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

Bistro Jeanty

French country fare; outdoor patio LUNCH & DINNER; $$$

6510 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-0103

Bottega

Rustic Italian/Californian; outside patio with two fireplaces LUNCH, DINNER; $$$

6525 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-1050

Bouchon Bistro

French bistro, raw bar; outdoor seating; cocktails DINNER; $$$

6534 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8037

Brix Restaurant

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

The French Laundry

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

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

The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, Yountville

DINING

H THE KITCHEN AT PRIEST RANCH

Casual, rooftop & patio seating, to go options

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 6488 WASHINGTON ST, 707 947-4017

Lucy @ Bardessono

Contemporary American, garden-inspired

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 6526 YOUNT STREET, 707 204-6000

Mustards Grill

Contemporary, farm-to-table

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 7399 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 944-2424

North Block Restaurant

Michelin rated; California fresh, local ingredients

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 6757 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8080

R+D Kitchen

American/Sushi; vineyard views, outdoor seating with firepits

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 6795 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-0920

RUTHERFORD

The Bistro at Auberge du Soleil

Contemporary, upscale; full bar, outdoor seating

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$$ 180 RUTHERFORD HILL RD, 707 963-1211

Rutherford Grill

Contemporary, traditional American; outdoor dining, full bar LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1180 RUTHERFORD RD, 707 963-1792

ST. HELENA

Brasswood Bar + Kitchen

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

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

The Charter Oak

American, full bar, outdoor seating DINNER ONLY; $$$

1050 CHARTER OAK AVE, 707 302-6996

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

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

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

Gillwoods Cafe

American

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH; $$

1313 MAIN STREET, 707 963-1788

Goose & Gander

Modern American full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER, LATE NIGHTS; $$

1245 SPRING STREET, 707 967-8779

Gott’s Roadside

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

LUNCH & DINNER; $$

933 MAIN STREET, 707 963-3486

Harvest Table

Modern American; full bar, outdoor seating, gardens

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$

1 MAIN STREET, 707 967-4695

Market

Traditional American

LUNCH & DINNER, FULL BAR; $$ 1347 MAIN STREET, 707-963-3799

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

Italian, vegan options; full bar, outdoor seating, local favorte

LUNCH & DINNER; $$

1016 MAIN STREET, 707 967-9999

Press

Steakhouse, full bar; outdoor seating

DINNER ONLY; $$$$

587 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 967-0550

St. Helena Bistro

Italian/American bistro; beer & wine, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$

1146 MAIN STREET; 707 963-3371

St. Helena

Sherpa Kitchen

Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, vegetarian; outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$

1148 MAIN STREET, 707 963-4439

CALISTOGA

Calistoga Inn & Brewery

Traditional American 1250 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-4101

Calistoga’s Living Room/ Truss

Casual dining experience, full bar, snacks

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$

400 SILVERADO TRAIL N, 707 709-2100

Evangeline

Cajun, Creole, French; full bar, outdoor seating

DINNER, WEEKEND BRUNCH/LUNCH; $$

1226 WASHINGTON ST, 707 341-3131

Fleetwood Restaurant

Chef-driven wood-fired menu, craft cocktails

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

Hydro Bar & Grill

Traditional American

1403 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-9777

HAPPYHour!

Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar

American sports bar; full bar, outdoor seating DINNER; BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH ON WEEKENDS; $$

1457 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-5938

Sam’s Social Club

Contemporary American, outdoor seating, fire pit BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 1712 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-4969

Solbar – @ Solage

Contemporary American BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 755 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 226-0850

Veraison

French, full bar DINNER ONLY; $$$, 1457 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-5938

HAPPY HOURS

Cole’s Chop House

Happy Hour cocoktail specials

NapaSport

Mon-Fri 11am-5pm

Discounted food items, draft beers, wines & well drinks

Fumé Bistro, Napa

Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Bar snacks, wine, beer cocktails

Special dog menu!

North Bar & Grill, Napa

• Tues-Sat 3-6pm

Bar snacks, wine, beer cocktails

• $1.50 Oysters, Tues-Sat 5-6pm

• Burger Night, Mon 4-9pm

Los Agaves, Napa

Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm

Cole’s Chop House, Napa

SEBASTOPOL

Blue Ridge Kitchen

California comfort food with a Southern drawl

Wood-fired grill, full bar, patio LUNCH, DINNER, BRUNCH; $$

6770 M cK INLEY ST, #150, SEBASTOPOL; 707 222-5040

Fern Bar

Craft cocktails, spirit-free cocktails, small plates

DINNER, LIVE MUSIC; $$ 6780 DEPOT ST, SUITE 120, S EBASTOPOL; 707 861-9603

Handline

Californian food, including seafood, tacos, and burgers

LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 935 GRAVENSTEIN AVE. SOUTH, S EBASTOPOL; 707 827-3744

Hopmonk Tavern

Traditional American, full bar, outdoor seating, live entertainment

LUNCH & DINNER, HAPPY HOUR; $$ 230 PETALUMA AVE, 707 829-7300

Oyster Cafe

Raw bar, shellfish, special sparkling wine pairings

LUNCH AND DINNER, $$$

6751 M cK INLEY ST; 707 503-6003

SONOMA VALLEY

Cafe La Haye

Contemporary American, wine/beer, reservations DINNER, $$$

140 E NAPA ST; 707 935-5994

Della Santina’s Trattoria

Italian, wine/beer, outdoor seating, nightly specials

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

133 E NAPA ST; 707 935-0576

El Dorado Kitchen

Contemporary American, full bar BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, $$

405 1ST ST W; 707 996-3220

Folktable Restaurant

Michelin Bib Gourmand farm-to-table, seasonal LUNCH, DINNER; $$

23584 ARNOLD DR; 707 356-3567

The Girl & The Fig

French, local goods, full bar, happy hour

LUNCH, DINNER WEEKEND BREAKFAST

110 WEST SPAIN ST; 707 938-3634

Glen Ellen Star

Traditional American, wine/beer, outdoor seating

DINNER, $$; 707 343-1384

13648 ARNOLD DR, GLEN ELLEN

Hopmonk Tavern

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

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

La Salette Restaurant

Portuguese/Mediterranean, wine/beer

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

452 FIRST ST EAST; 707 938-1927

Maya Restaurant

California-infused Mayan cuisine, full bar with a large selection of tequilas, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

101 EAST NAPA STREET; 707 935-3500

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Award-winning food, full bar, live music, trivia night

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

464 1ST ST E, SONOMA 707-935-0660

Oso Sonoma

American, tapas, seafood, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 9 E NAPA STREET; 707 931-6926

Red Grape

Pizza, pasta & salad; beer & wine; outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

529 1ST ST W; 707 996-4103

Salt & Stone

American, seafood, wine bar, full bar

LUNCH & DINNER, $$, 707 833-6326

9900 SONOMA HWY, KENWOOD

Sonoma Grille

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

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

165 W NAPA ST; 707 938-7542

Valley Bar + Bottle Shop

Seasonal mediterranean, terrace, wine bar

DINNER, SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$

487 1ST ST WEST; 707 934-8403

Wit & Wisdom

Regional comfort food

by Chef Michael Mina

DINNER, HAPPY HOUR, FULL BAR; $$$ 1325 BROADWAY; 707 931-3405

PETALUMA

Ayawaska Petaluma

Authentic Peruvian with a modern twist. Full bar.

BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 101 2ND ST #190; 707 559-3519

Brewsters Beer Garden

Brewpub, BBQ, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating, firepit pet friendly, live music

LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN LATE FRIDAY & SATURDAY, $$

229 WATER STREET N; 707 981-8330

Central Market

Californian-Mediterranean; house made bread in a wood-fired oven, carefully curated wine list

DINNER, BEER & WINE, $$

42 PETALUMA BLVD N, 707 778-9900

Cucina Paradiso

Italian, full bar, pasta, foccacia & desserts from scratch

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

114 PETALUMA BLVD. N; 707 782-1130

Easy Rider

Seasonal, contemporary Southern flavors & cocktail bar

DINNER, WEEKEND BRUNCH; $$ 33 WASHINGTON ST; 707 774-6233

Kapu Bar

Tiki-theme bar, Hawaiian food DINNER, $$

132 KELLER ST, 707 559-3665

Luma Bar & Eatery

Plant-forward, quality meats, craft cocktails

DINNER, $$

50 E WASHINGTON ST; 707 772-5037

Risibisi Restaurant

Italian, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

154 PETALUMA BLVD N; 707 766-7600

The Shuckery

Seafood; beer/wine, happy hour

In the restored Petaluma Hotel

DINNER, LUNCH WEEKENDS, $$ 100 WASHINGTON ST; 707 981-7891

Street Social

Eclectic comfort food highlighting seasonal and local fare, craft cocktails with artisanal spirits

DINNER TUES-FRI, $$$

29 PETALUMA BLVD NO; 707 774-6185

Table Culture Provisions

Hyper-seasonal haute cuisine/ comfort food; multi-course tasting menu available

DINNER, $$

312 PETALUMA BLVD S; 707 559-5739

Wild Goat Bistro

American, wine/beer, vegetarian/gluten-free

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

6 PETALUMA BLVD N; 707 658-1156

GEYSERVILLE

Catelli’s

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

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

Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria

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

Francis Ford Coppola’s Rustic

Italian, full bar, outdoor seating international and traditional

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

300 VIA ARCHIMEDES; 707 857-1462

HEALDSBURG

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Baci Cafe and Wine Bar

Italian; local and organic products, authentic Italian food DINNER, BEER/WINE, $$$

336 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-8111

Barndiva

American; celebrated farm-to-table restaurant; cocktail lounge and wine bar; outdoor seating

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

231 CENTER ST; 707 431-0100

Bollywood Kitchen

Traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisines

LUNCH & DINNER, $

1047 VINE ST; 707 395-0023

Bravas

Spanish/Tapas, full bar, craft cocktails

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

420 CENTER ST; 707 433-7700

Chalkboard

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

DINNER, LUNCH WEEKENDS, $$$

29 NORTH ST; 473-8030

Charlie Palmer’s

Dry Creek Kitchen

Contemporary American, full bar, outdoor seating, wine pairings

DINNER, $$$

317 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 431-0330

Guiso Latin Fusion

Authentic Latin American and Caribbean dishes

DINNER, BEER/WINE, $$

117 N STREET; 707 431-1302

Healdsburg Bar & Grill

Grill, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH, DINNER, WEEKEND BREAKFAST

245 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-3333

KIN Smoke

Smoked meats, sandwiches, southern sides

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

304 CENTER STREET, 707 473-8440 7

Little Saint

Farm-forward gathering place with food, music, art, Vegan DINNER, $$

25 N STREET, 707 433-8207

The Matheson (Roof 106)

Modern wine country cuisine; sushi, wine lounge, rooftop bar DINNER, $$$

106 MATHESON STREET, 707 723-1106

PizZando

Wood oven pizzas, house made pastas, grilled meats, fish, and seasonal appetizers

DINNER, $$

301 HEALDSBURG AVE, 707 922-5233

Spoonbar

Mediterranean, full bar, outdoor seating, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients

DINNER, $$$

219 HEALDSBURG AVE ; 707 433-7222

Troubadour

Bread & Bistro

Boulangerie, California/French

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, $$$

CLOSED MIDDAY; SUN & MON

381 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 756-3972

Valette

Supporting local farms, winemakers, artisans outdoor seating

DINNER, $$$

344 CENTER ST; 707 473-0946

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar

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

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

403 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-9191

FORESTVILLE

Backyard

Farm-to-table, wine/beer, outdoor seating seasonal, sustainable restaurant

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

6566 FRONT STREET; 707 820-8445

Farmhouse

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

SANTA ROSA

Americana

New American, farm-to-table BREAKFAST & LUNCH; $$

205 5TH STREET; 707 755-1548

Bird & The Bottle

New American, seafood, full bar; flavors from Asia, American South, the East Coast, Jewish

LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$; 1055 4TH STREET; 707 568-4000

Café Citti

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

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

2792 4TH ST; 704 523-2690

John Ash & Co. Restaurant

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

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

La Gare

French, wine/beer; old world classic French cuisine with local ingredients, a local favorite DINNER, $$$

208 WILSON STREET; 707 528-4355

Lo Coco’s Italian, wine/beer; authentic Italian favorites

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

Stark’s Steak & Seafood Steak/seafood, full bar, happy hour; upscale feel Extensive wine list and whiskeys

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

521 ADAMS STREET; 707 546-5100

Walter Hansel

Wine & Bistro

California fare with a French touch

DINNER WED-SUN; $$$

3535 GUERNEVILLE RD, 707 546-6462

WINDSOR

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KIN Windsor

Modern twist on home cooking

LUNCH & DINNER, $$-$$$

740 McCLELLAND DRIVE; 707 837-7546

Sweet T’s

Southern BBQ, full bar, outdoor seating; quality southern cuisine with the freshest local ingredients

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

9098 BROOKS RD S; 707 687-5185

Ume Japanese Bistro

Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

8710 OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY, WINDSOR; 707 838-6700

THINGS TO DO

Things To Do

• N apa Valley Drifters (707) 492-5701

napavalleydrifters.com

• Napa Valley Aloft (855) 944-4408

• S onoma Ballooning (707) 819-9223

sonomaballooning.com

ballooning@nvaloft .com nvaloft .com

• N apa River Velo Napa, (707) 258-8729 info@naparivervelo.com naparivervelo.com

• Fat Tire Bike Rental Napa, (707) 345-6396

fattirebikerentals@gmail.com

H NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS (707) 944-2453

www.fattirebikerentals.org

• Getaway Adventures

Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons

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

• B alloons Above the Valley 800-464-6824

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

info@balloonrides.com balloonrides.com

• Balloons Above the Valley 800-464-6824

• N apa Valley Balloons 800-253-2224

info@balloonrides.com balloonrides.com

info@napavalleyballoons.com napavalleyballoons.com

• N apa Valley Aloft (855) 944-4408

• Napa Valley Balloons 800-253-2224

ballooning@nvaloft.com nvaloft.com

info@napavalleyballoons.com napavalleyballoons.com

• Wine Country Balloons (707) 538-7359

• Napa Valley Drifters

(707) 492-5701

hotline@balloontours.com winecountryballoons.com

napavalleydrifters.com

• Sonoma Ballooning (707) 819-9223

Cycling

sonomaballooning.com

• Wine Country Balloons (707) 538-7359

Whether you’re after a leisurely afternoon pedal or a full day of serious biking through the vineyards, there are several cycling companies offering guided, off-the-beatenpath rides throughout the valley.

hotline@balloontours.com

winecountryballoons.com

• Ace It! Bike Tours Windsor, (707) 688-4063 aceitbiketours.com

Cycling

• Calistoga Bike Shop (707) 942-9687 www.calistogabikeshop.com

800-499-2453

info@napavalleybiketours.com napavalleybiketours.com

info@getawayadventures.com

• Pushpak Motors

getawayadventures.com

• Napa Native Tours

Tours on electric trikes Sonoma, (707) 343-1192 www.pushpakmotors.net

(707) 815-0172

WineTours@NapaNative.com

www.napanative.com

• Ride Napa Valley info@ridenapavalley.com www.ridenapavalley.com

• Napa River Velo Napa, (707) 258-8729

info@naparivervelo.com

H SONOMA VALLEY BIKE TOURS Sonoma (707) 996-2453 sonomavalleybiketours.com

naparivervelo.com

★ NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS (707) 944-2453

• St. Helena Cyclery St. Helena, (707) 963-7736 www.sthelenacyclery.com

info@napavalleybiketours.com napavalleybiketours.com

• Pushpak Motors

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

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

• G etaway Adventures 800-499-2453 info@getawayadventures.com getawayadventures.com

• Ace It! Bike Tours Windsor, (707) 688-4063 aceitbiketours.com

• N apa Native Tours (707) 815-0172

• Calistoga Bike Shop (707) 942-9687

WineTours@NapaNative.com www.napanative.com

www.calistogabikeshop.com

• Wine Country Cyclery Sonoma, (707) 996-6800 www.winecountrycyclery.com

Tours on electric trikes

Sonoma, (707) 343-1192

www.pushpakmotors.net

• Ride Napa Valley

info@ridenapavalley.com

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

www.ridenapavalley.com

• Wine Country Cycling Tours 800-462-2848

★SONOMA VALLEY BIKE TOURS

Sonoma (707) 996-2453

dave@adventureincycling.com winecountrycyclingtours.com

www.sonomavalleybiketours.com

NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS One-Stop Shop for Fun Adventures!

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

FULL-DAY & HALF-DAY GUIDED BIKE TOURS

BIKE RENTALS • ELECTRIC BIKES

napavalleybiketours.com • 707.251.8687

NAPA VALLEY ALOFT

NAPA VALLEY ALOFT

Horseback Riding

Vineyard horseback ride coupled with a food and wine tasting, make this a must-do when visiting wine country. Saddle-up and an experienced trail guide will take you for a ride through the vineyards.

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

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

• Triple Creek Horse Outfit Glen Ellen, (707) 887-8700

triplecreekhorseoutfit.com

Bocce Courts

Many wineries have bocce courts for their visitors’ enjoyment. Becase the game is played between two players or two teams of one, two, or four, it lends itself well to hanging out with friends at the winery as part of your total winery adventure. Be sure to check ahead. Some courts require reservations and/or fees. If you have your own balls, Veterans’ Park in Yountville or Crane Park in St. Helena have bocce courts available when leagues are not in play.

• Armida Winery Healdsburg, (707) 433-2222

• Auburn James St Helena, (707) 967-9100

• B ell Wine Cellars Napa, (707) 944-1673

• B acchus Landing Healdsburg

• B eringer Vineyards

St Helena, (707) 257-5771

• B remer Family Winery

St Helena, (707) 963-5411

• Chateau Montelena Calistoga, (707) 942-5105

• Chateau St. Jean Winery Kenwood, (707) 708-8171

• D ’Argenzio Winery

Santa Rosa, (707) 546-2466

• D e La Montanya Vineyard Healdsburg, (707) 433-3711

• D ry Creek Vineyards Healdsburg, (707) 433-1000

• D utcher Crossing Winery Geyserville, (707) 431-2700

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

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

• Francis Ford Copola Geyserville, (707) 857-1400

• Furthermore Wines Sebastopol, (707) 823-3040

• HALL St. Helena St Helena, (707) 967-2626

• H ook & Ladder Vineyards Santa Rosa, (707) 526-2255

• I magery Estate Winery Glen Ellen, (877) 550-4278

• Landmark Vineyard Kenwood, (707) 833-0053

• M artorana Family Winery Healdsburg, (707) 433-1909

• M athew Bruno Rutherford Rutherford, by appt. (707) 912-9112

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

• Piña Napa Valley Napa, (707) 738-9328

• Pope Valley Winery Pope Valley, (707) 965-1246

• Raymond Vineyards St Helena, (707) 963-3141

• S eghesio Family Vineyards

Healdsburg, (707) 433-3579

• S ilenus Vintners

Napa, (707) 299-3930

• Stags’ Leap Winery

Napa, (707) 257-5790

• S ugarloaf Wine Co. Kenwood, (707) 244-4885

• Thomas George Estates Healdsburg, (707) 431-8031

• Trione Vineyards

Geyserville, (707) 814-8100

• Trinchero Napa Valley St Helena, (707) 963-1160

• Turnbull Wine Cellars Oakville, (707) 963-5839

Petanque

Similar to bocce, the French version Petanque is growing in popularity. Courts are available at the following locations.

• Clos du Val Winery

Napa, (707) 261-5212

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

Croquet

Croquet requires strategy, precision, and good hand-eye coordination, making it both challenging and rewarding. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors with wine and friends a perfect way to enjoy a beautiful day.

• S onoma-Cutrer Vineyards

Satudays/Sundays with RSVP

Windsor, (707) 237-3489

On the Water

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

• B urke’s Canoe Trips Forestville, (707) 887-1222

burkescanoetrips.com

THINGS TO DO

• N apa Valley Paddle Napa, (707) 200-5511 crew@napavalleypaddle.com www.napavalleypaddle.com

• E njoy Napa Valley (707) 227-7364

enjoynapavalley@gmail.com enjoy-napa-valley.com

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

• Petaluma Stand Up Paddle Petaluma, (707) 486-4314 www.petalumasup.com

• Rubicon Adventures Forestville, (707) 887-2452 Bill@RubiconAdventures.com rubiconadventures.com

Culinary Classes and Cooking Demonstrations

Take a hands-on cooking class. Talented chefs will give you the tools and confidence to become a rock star in your own kitchen.

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

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

• Cooking with Comedians (888) 965-7090 www.crushersofcomedy.com

• E picurean Connection Cheesemaking class (707) 235-9530

theepicureanconnection.com

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

• Planet Cheese World Cheese Tour, classes fletcher@foodwriter.com www.janetfletcher.com

• S ilverado Cooking School (707) 927-3591

info@silveradocookingschool.com silveradocookingschool.com

• Vista Collina Resort 888-865-7090

www.meritagecollection.com/ vista-collina/dining/food-wine-center

NAPA VALLEY WINE TROLLEY

THINGS TO DO

Recommended Micro-Destinations

• The Barlow

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

• Cornerstone Sonoma

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

• The Estate Yountville Resort

Upscale shopping, art, dining, wine tasting; Yountville www.theestateyountville.com

• Oxbow Public Market

Local gathering place for great food, wine, shopping; Downtown Napa oxbowpublicmarket.com

Uniquely Wine Country

As a prime vacation destination, wine country has its share of unique tours, activities and micro-destinations replete with wine tasting, boutique shops and fine dining. Here are a some we highly recommend.

• California Cheese Trail

Find where to taste cheese, cheesetrail.org

H JELLY BELLY VISITOR CENTER

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

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

• N apa Valley Wine Train (707) 253-2111, www.winetrain.com

H NAPA VALLEY WINE TROLLEY

Vintage, open-air trolley, like the San Francisco Cable Cars (707) 252-6100, www.napavalleywinetrolley.com

H

SONOMA VALLEY WINE TROLLEY

Sonoma, (707) 938-2600 sonomavalleywinetrolley.com

Outdoor Attractions

• J ack London State Historic Park

Hiking & horseback trails, museum, ruins 707-938-5216, www.jacklondonpark.com

• S onoma Canopy Tours

Ziplines, treehouse glamping 888-494-7868, sonomacanopytours.com

• S onoma County Farm Trails

Visit and tour Sonoma County farms, ranches, artisans, farm stands, www.farmtrails.org

• S afari West Wildlife Preserve & African Tent Camp 800-616-2695, www.safariwest.com

• S onoma TrainTown Railroad Fun for the whole family (707) 938-3912, www.traintown.com

Live Performances

After wining and dining, continue experiening wine country with a live performance at one of these top-notch venues. Check our Calendar of Events or visit each website for what’s coming up.

• Blue Note Napa – Napa (707) 880-2300, www.bluenotenapa.com

• G reen Music Center – Rohnert Park (707) 664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

• Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

• N apa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, Yountville (707) 944-9900, lincolntheater.com

• Oxbow RiverStage – Napa (707) 880-2300, www.oxbowriverstage.com

Wine Country Calendar

ONGOING SATURDAYS

YOGA & SIPS

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Taught by Astra Apsitis

$25 includes sip of Passaggio wines. 10am-11am , passagg iowines.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Secret Menu

The Beacon, Sonoma

Special artisan cocktails/mocktails taubfamilyoutpost.com

ONGOING MONDAYS

Winemaker Mondays

Enoteca Della Santina, Sonoma

This is a unique opportunity to meet the hands that make the wine this beautiful area is known and celebrated for. Meet local winemakers, try their wines and hear their stories. $15, 4-7pm, enotecadellasantina.com

ONGOING MONDAYS

Trivia Night!

Sigh!, Sonoma

Hosted by North Bay Events, every Monday will be filled with fun, bubbles... and prizes! 5:30-7:30pm, sighsonoma.com

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Open Mic

Johnny’s Calistoga

Calling all musicians and performers!

Unleash your passion and share your talent with Johnny’s live, every Tuesday night for Open Mic Night! 6-9pm www.johnnyscalistoga.com

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Taco Tuesday

Shannon Family of Wines, Lakeport

Proudly showcasing delicious specials by Rosie’s Bread n’ Butter, including their irresistible Birria tacos. 4-7pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

ONGOING

Trivia Night/Live Music

Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma 7pm, sonomapub.com

Trivia Wednesdays. Live music 6 nights/week.

ONGOING THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Cheesemaking Classes

The Epicurean Connection, Sonoma

• H ands-on Cheesemaking Class

Thursday-Friday 12-2pm

• H ands-on Cheesemaking Class

Thursday & Saturday 3:30-5:30pm

• M ozzarella Pulling Class

Friday 3:30-5pm

• H ands-on Cheesemaking & Buttermonger Demonstration, Saturday 12-2pm $125, theepicureanconnection.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Trivia Night

Golden Gate Cider, Sebastopol 21+, 6pm, thebarlow.net

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Don’t Tell Comedy

Vintage Space Lounge, Flamingo Resort, Santa Rosa

Enjoy live comedy by the best local and nationally touring talent. Food and drinks available for purchase. $20, 8pm, flamingoresort.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Toasty Thursday

Shannon Family of Wines, Lakeport Rosie’s Bread N’ Butter will serve up the warm, gooey goodness of her Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches + Delectable Soup, and Sweet Treats, perfectly paired with your favorite Shannon Family Wines. 4-7pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

ONGOING THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Pizza & Vino

Fritz Winery, Cloverdale

This new experience for two includes local artisan Margherita pizza paired with a glass of Estate Zinfandel for each guest, tour of the underground facility, and terrace views! 24 hour notice requested. Bottle purchase and by the glass welcome afterward. $64, fritzwinery.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Friday Night Pizza

Shannon Family of Wines, Lakeport Doughbaby Pizza – for the classic yet casual combo of delicious pizza and wine. 4-7pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Saturday Farmers Market

Shannon Family of Wines, Lakeport 10am-1pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Sunday Funday

Shannon Family of Wines, Lakeport Board games, cards, and dice inside. Mad House Foods will be there serving up smashed burgers, pulled pork and loaded fries. 12-3pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 29

Mustard Spa Treatments

Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

Bardessono Spa, Yountville

Indulge in a customized mustard spa treatment bardessono.com/spa

APRIL 3

Paella Night

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake 5-7pm, sixsigmaranch.com

APRIL 5

Trivia Night

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

Assemble your dream team of 2 to 6 friends and put your knowledge to the test. Best of all, there is no cost to attend, making it the ideal way to kick off your weekend. Merryvale wines and cheese plates will be available to purchase throughout the evening. Guests are welcome to purchase additional food from neighbors Gotts and Pizzeria Tra Vigne. RSVP, 5-7pm, merryvale.com

APRIL 5

Friday Night Music with Clay Bell

Brooks Note Winery, Petaluma

Singer Songwriter

Acoustic and Nylon String Guitarist

Live Solo and Trio Performances

6:30-8:30pm, brooksnotewinery.com

APRIL 6

Live Music on the Piazza

Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

Sip on wines from the seven on-site boutique wineries, including Aldina Vineyards, Convene by Dan Kosta, Dot Wine, Montagne Russe, Smith Story Wine Cellars, The Setting Wines, and Westside Sparkling. 12-4pm, free to attend. bacchuslanding.com

APRIL 6

Spring Blending

Round Pond Winery, Rutherford

The best way to live the life of a winemaker!

Join the winemaking team for a day of learning the science behind blending wine and experiment with crafting your perfect blend. The day includes a blending seminar and Q&A with winemaker Jeff Plant. Sells out, advance tickets required. $150, 10am-12pm, roundpond.com

APRIL 6

Winemaker Dinner

Ty Caton Vineyards, Kenwood

An intimate seated dinner with Winemaker

Ty Caton, wine club members and friends. Enjoy a curated dining experience alongside a special selection of estate produced wines.

Learn the story behind the wine at an unforgettable evening! tycaton.com

APRIL 6

Wine & Cheese Trail

Various wineries, Alexander Valley

The wineries of Taste Destination 128 invite you to join them for a day of wine, cheese and charcuterie in the beautiful Alexander Valley! Explore the scenic views along Highway 128 and visit five of Sonoma County’s premier wineries, where you’ll enjoy cheese and charcuterie paired with delicious wines. Enjoy special event discounts.

Participating Wineries:

• deLorimier Winery with Point Reyes Cheese

• Pech Merle Winery with Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers

• Ramazzotti Wines with Pennyroyal Farms

• Soda Rock Winery with Cypress Grove Creamery

Trentadue Winery with Valley Ford Cheese Company

$55, $25/designated driver, 11am-4pm tastedestination128.com

APRIL 6

Winemaker Series: Rowen Wine Company

Enjoy an afternoon in The Cellar Door at Rodney Strong Vineyards, for its Rowen Wine Company Food & Wine Pairing Party! Hosted by Winemaker Justin Seidenfeld, engage in a deep dive into these high-elevation wines from the Cooley Ranch, world-class vineyard site in northern Sonoma County, nestled high in the hills above Lake Sonoma. Taste through this portfolio of stellar, small-lot wines paired with a delectable and savory selection of small plates. $125, 2-4pm, rodneystrong.com

APRIL 6

MEMBERS ONLY! APRIL PICK UP PARTY

Priest Ranch Tasting Room, Yountville

Pick up and taste some of the selections of the February club shipment, plus other exciting wines. This is also the perfect time to stock up your cellar with the ability to purchase a curated selection of Priest Ranch wines with an added discount. Executive Chef Dan Solomon from The Kitchen will provide delicious bites of food to complement the wines. 11am-1pm. Not a club member? Join now! priestranchwines.com

APRIL 6

Guided Hike

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake sixsigmaranch.com

CALENDAR

APRIL 7

PINOT & PUZZLE COMPETITION

WALT Wines, Sonoma

Guests will compete to build a unique Walt-themed jigsaw puzzle amongst other couples with the opportunity to win 3 prizes while sipping on awardwinning Pinot Noir! Ticket includes: two welcome splashes of rosé or chardonnay, two glasses of red or white wine per couple, (additional glasses available for purchase), cheese and charcuterie during the welcome reception. Couples can take their puzzle home as well.

The top three couples to complete the puzzle will win the following:

First Place: Root 101 Experience for 2 people

Second Place: (1) Appellation Pinot Noir Magnum

Third Place: (1) Single Vineyard 750ml 4:30-6pm, $70, waltwines.com

APRIL 7

LIVE MUSIC WITH DON TROTTA

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Bring a snack and enjoy a glass or bottle of Passaggio Wines! 2-4pm passaggiowines.com

APRIL 7

Live Music - C. Jason Thwaites

Trattore Farms, Geyserville

Enjoy Jason’s Jazz and Blues guitar tunes while relaxing in the cool weather and taking in the breathtaking views of Dry Creek Valley. 1-4pm, trattorefarms.com

APRIL 12

Cooks With Books presents

Valerie Bertinelli - INDULGE

Peju Calmere Estate, Napa

Join beloved actress and NYT bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli for a Cooks with Books lunch celebrating her new cookbook, sharing secrets indulging in the kitchen, so fans can start living their best, most fulfilling lives. Guests will have a chance to hear Valerie speak, get their book signed, and have a photo taken with her! $175 Ticket (includes meal, wine, tax, tip, and a signed copy of Indulge), 12pm, bookpassage.com

APRIL 12

Friday Night Music with Dan Durkin

Brooks Note Winery, Petaluma Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Drummer. Founder & lead singer for Petty Theft 6:30-8:30pm, brooksnotewinery.com

CALENDAR

APRIL 13

CARS & CANDY CAR SHOW & FESTIVAL

Jelly Belly Visitors Center, Fairfield

Live music, vendors and car show 10am-4pm, jellybelly.com

APRIL 13

Afternoon in the Vineyards

Various locations, Napa County

For Napa County Residents

Discover unique vineyards in their neighborhood and learn about the grape-growing process, sustainable vineyard practices, and the resiliency of the Napa Valley wine community.

Learn about topics relevant to the community, including sustainable vineyard practices, wildfire preparedness, pest management and more.

Vineyard walks are available from 1-1:30pm, 1:45-2:15pm, and 2:30-3pm.

Participating winery vineyard locations and topics include:

• Regenerative Farming in the Vineyard

Grgich Hills Estate, American Canyon

• Water Usage and Wildfire Preparedness

V. Sattui Winery, Napa

• O rganic Farming and Falconry

Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford

• Farmworker & Employee Family Housing Napa Wine Co., Oakville

APRIL 13

Feast of Flavors

Paraduxx, Napa

An interactive culinary and wine sensory experience – a celebration where every bite and moment are crafted for those with a spirit seeking adventure. The eclectic Medi-American cuisine is complemented by Paraduxx wine selections specially curated to enhance the experience. $225, 4-7pm, paraduxx.com

APRIL 13

Guided Hike

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake sixsigmaranch.com

APRIL 13

15th Cabernet Cookoff

HALL Wines, St. Helena

Known as Napa’s most competitive and exciting food and wine pairing competition. Chef teams are invited from all over the country to create a dish that pairs with a HALL Cabernet Sauvignon to benefit a charity of their choice. Each year, a panel of celebrity judges and hundreds of food and wine lovers vote for the best pairing. 100% of event proceeds benefit non-profit 501c3 organizations that the winning chef teams compete for. With two ticket options offered, VIP Ticket & Main Event Ticket, guests are invited to indulge, imbibe and enjoy a diverse menu of culinary delights with many surprises in store. $150/$300, 12-2:30pm, hallwines.com

APRIL 13

Calistoga Wine & Culinary Experience

Four Seasons Resort, Napa Valley

Calistoga Wine Growers celebrate spring by offering a chance to taste exceptional Calistoga AVA wines and sample gourmet fare from Calistoga’s finest restaurants. 1-4pm, calistogawinegrowers.com

APRIL 13

Vine-To-Bottle Winemaker Dinner

DeLoach Vineyards, Santa Rosa

Meet the growers at the annual Vine to Bottle Winemaker Dinner! Wine-grape growing partners are dedicated to and passionate about eco-friendly farming practices that lead to the production of these high-quality wines. 5:30-9pm, deloachvineyards.com

APRIL 13

Rosé Rhapsody

Keller Street Cowork, Petaluma

Join Petaluma Active 20-30 for an afternoon of tasting rosé from local wineries throughout Sonoma County. There will be light appetizers and music. All money will to go support undeserved children in the community. $14-$30, 2-4pm, petaluma2030.org

APRIL 13

Eakle Supper Club ~ Lobster Boil Dinner with the Winemakers 2024

Pope Valley Winery, Pope Valley

Who can resist Wine Country’s most authentic lobster boil provided by local provider, Menegon Catering? This will be an event you won’t want to miss, starting with a bubbly toast of the newly released 2022 Brut Sangiovese. Dinner will be paired with 2 wines (2 oz pour each) to go with your lobster dinner. All the fixings will be poured out on long family-style tables in the hand-dug cave. Join winery owners, Diana Hawkins, David Eakle and winemaker Greg Fitzgerald for an evening with great food and wine.

$150pp, 6pm, popevalleywinery.com/Events

APRIL 13

Sip & Mandala Dot Painting

Comstock Wines, Healdsburg

Join Terry Johnson for an exciting afternoon to Sip, Socialize and Create! Enjoy a wine flight and create your own Mandala dot painting on recycled Comstock wine bottles. Follow along as Terry shows you how to make beautiful, yet simple designs, to make the perfect handmade gift of art. Fun for a girls afternoon outing, great couples activity, or a perfect afternoon date... No experience necessary. All materials supplied. Must be 21 or older. Limited space. $45, 1pm, comtockwines.com

APRIL 13-14

Library Tasting - 2016 Vintage

Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Sebastopol

A special library tasting - Dan Goldfield has reached into the cellar and hand-selected some of his favorite wines from the 2016 vintage to share. The wines are showcasing beautifully with juiciness from the exciting 2016 harvest. These wines will be featured for a limited-time tasting and releasing some for purchase this weekend only. Grab your bottles while it lasts! $50, duttongoldfield.com

APRIL 13

Comedy in the Wine Cave with Paige Weldon

Deerfield Ranch, Kenwood

Indoor event, theater style seating . Picnics/To go food ok to bring in . Doors 6pm /show 7pm

Available for purchase: wine by the bottle and non-alcoholic sparkling waters. No outside alcohol. $32/$45, crushersofcomedy.com

CALENDAR

APRIL 14

RIEDEL WINE GLASS SEMINAR

Bennett Lane Winery, Calistoga

Dive into the history of the world-renowned glass-making family and experience the impact that shape and size of a wine glass has on your favorite wine grape using the newest series offered by Riedel. This spectacular event will include a tasting flight of Bennett Lane wines, instruction from a Riedel professional, Susan Dubrow, and a Bennett Lane host. Fee includes your own Riedel Wine Wings set of 4 different glasses. Bring your friends and share this wonderful, fun, and educational afternoon.

Limited to 40 people. $75, 11am-4pm bennettlane.com/events

APRIL 14

The Pink Party

Dutton Estate Winery, Sebastopol

Wear pink at this spring fête to taste the release of the 2022 Rosé. A selection of wines and afternoon garden bites complete the celebration! $55, 1-4pm, duttonestate.com

APRIL 14

SPRING CLUB RELEASE DAY

Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga

Hosted exclusively for Frank Family club members, the bi-annual release day is held reception style and includes wine stations featuring selections from the spring allocation paired with delicious bites. 1-3pm, $3. Not a wine club member? Join now! frankfamilyvineyards.com

APRIL 14

LIVE MUSIC WITH MARK DENNIS

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Bring a snack and enjoy a glass or bottle of Passaggio Wines! 2-4pm , passaggiowines.com

APRIL 17

Sip & Support: Napa Green + Street

Food Napa Valley and Live Music

Clif Family Winery, St. Helena

International-themed Street Food Napa Valley menu. Vibrant flavors, warm hospitality, and live music on the patio. From 4-7pm, 20% of all revenue from wine and food sales will be donated to Napa Green. 12-7pm, cliffamily.com

APRIL 18

Hi-Fi Happy Hour

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

Wine, records, pizza, and friends in the Barrel Room. Wine and pizza by the slice available for purchase. Free to attend. Reservations recommended. 5-7pm, gunbun.com

APRIL 18-21

Songwriters in Paradise – SIP Napa

Various locations

Ultra exclusive music festival featuring songwriters performing for intimate crowds at world-class wineries: Alpha Omega Winery, Charles Krug, Silver Oak, Brasswood. $450-$5000, songwritersinparadise.com

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VINEYARD TOUR & WINE TASTING

A part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa

To celebrate EARTH DAY, come for an immersive journey through the picturesque Wild Oak Estate vineyard for an educational tour and enchanting wine tasting. Experience an exclusive tasting of five Artisan Collectionwines while knowledgeable wine educators show you firsthand some of the certified sustainable viticulture techniques. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Sonoma Valley, learn more about eco-friendly practices, and raise a glass to Mother Nature. $55, stfranciswinery.com

APRIL 20

LIVE MUSIC WITH BOB EDMONDSON

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Bring a snack and enjoy a glass or bottle of Passaggio Wines! 2-4pm passaggiowines.com

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Earth Day Sustainability Walking Tour

Trattore Farms, Geyserville

Proprietor Tim Bucher will share details about why sustainable land stewardship is an integral value at Trattore Farms.

1.5 hours, $40, 10am-12pm, trattorefarms.com

APRIL 20

Guest Chef Neal Fraser

Wine Paired Dinner

Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor

Savor an extraordinary culinary experience as Bricoleur Vineyards joins forces with acclaimed Guest Chef Neal Fraser from Redbird.

Indulge in an exquisite wine-paired dinner meticulously crafted to elevate your palate. Chef Fraser’s culinary artistry harmonizes with the exceptional wines of Bricoleur for an unforgettable evening of gastronomic delight. Come for an enchanting journey of flavors, where every sip and every bite tell a story of culinary mastery and vineyard elegance. Limited to 40 seats.

$300, 5:30-8:30pm, bricoleurvineyards.com

APRIL 19-22

CULINARY FARM ESTATE PAIRINGS

A Limited Plant-Based Exclusive

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa

This flourishing Culinary Farm will be showcased in a unique presentation of an Estate Pairing experience. Resident Culinary Farmer Jimmy Hill will introduce guests to the evolution of the farm-to-table legacy. Enjoy shared tapas-style dishes masterfully crafted with 100% plant-based ingredients, seamlessly paired with select Artisan Collection wines. Tour our Culinary Farm and Wild Oak Estate Vineyard with personal tours from Farmer Jimmy. Learn about new plantings of native Sonoma County crops, the continued focus on sustainability, and the exciting things to come in trending culinary adventures.

This distinct Estate Pairing experience is only available for seatings on Friday, April 19, through Earth Day, Monday, April 22. Book Today! $70, stfranciswinery.com

CALENDAR

APRIL 19

LOBSTER FEST

V. Sattui Winery, Healdsburg

Fabulous Wines | Great Food | Live Music | Biggest Discounts of the Year Celebrate spring with an oldfashioned lobster boil! There will be tables set up under the Big Top in Vittorio’s Vineyard! Enjoy a menu of fresh Maine lobster, large prawns, Italian sausage, corn on the cob, savory artichokes, red potatoes, whole roasted garlic heads, and a surprise dessert served Under the Oaks with additional wine stations. Afterward, adjourn to the Cellar Courtyard for dancing and live music by Splick Da’ Groove and The Everyday People and the best prices on wines this year! $180, 6:30-10pm, This is a member’s only event. Not a member? Join now! vsattui.com

APRIL 20

Marietta FARMhouse Dinner in the Barn!

Healdsburg

Get a chance to sit in the old timey barn we all wish was ours! Join chef Preeti Mistry cook up an amazing Indian-inspired, CA-fresh dinner to pair alongside Marietta’s rieslings, and reds and take in the incredible views from this sweet hamlet of a property on the outskirts of town.

5:30-9:30pm, fielddayca.com

APRIL 20

Left Bank Alexander Valley INTERNATIONAL! Spring Event

Participating Wineries: BobDog Wines, Kelley and Young Wines, J. Rickards Winery, Mercury Wines; Cloverdale/Geyserville

Celebrate bud break around the world with Alexander Valley wines paired with international foods! $10-$50, 11am-4pm, jrwinery.com/events

APRIL 20

Comedy Night

Boatique Winery, Kelseyville

Come for a fun-filled night with hilarious comedy and delicious wines! Doors open at 6pm for food and wine. Show begins at 8pm. boatiquewines.com

APRIL 20

Guided Hike

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake sixsigmaranch.com

APRIL 20

Spring Release Party 2024

Rombauer Vineyards, St. Helena

Walk through the caves before you enjoy Hog Island oysters, both grilled and raw, and mingle with fellow Rombauer friends and staff members. Snack on other delicious wine country bites and enjoy live music and the magic of the property as you sip other favorite Rombauer wines. Several photo opportunities will be available on the property so bring your friends and head to St. Helena! $150, 1-4pm, rombauer.com

APRIL 20

Dog Hikes with Jordan

Kunde Family Winery, Kenwood

Join fifth generation winegrower Jordan Kunde, for a hike through the breathtaking Kunde Estate. Enjoy a day with your pup as you hike through vineyard rows, oak woodlands, native grasslands, and chaparral. Traverse paths that stretch from the valley floor up into the Mayacamas Mountain range. Along the way, you’ll learn about Kunde Family Winery’s sustainable winegrowing and winemaking practices – from grape to glass. Moderately strenuous hike, 4 hours, concludes with a well-deserved wine tasting and wine country lunch. $100, 9am-1pm, 21+, kunde.com

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APRIL 20

Earth Day in the Vineyard

La Crema Estate

at Saralee’s Vineyard, Windsor

Calling all nature lovers, wine enthusiasts, and knowledge seekers: join the sustainability team for an Earth Day outing where you’ll see regenerative farming and carbon-neutral practices firsthand within the vineyards. Be mesmerized by grazing sheep, waddling chickens, and tranquil views. Afterward, take a stroll throughout the estate and stop by the tasting room for a flight. All ages are welcome. Free admission, but limited spots are available. 11am or 1pm, lacrema.com

APRIL 20

Healdsburg En Blanc

Villa Chanticleer, Healdsburg

In 1988, a Frenchman invited his friends to a dinner party in Paris. The requirements were simple: wear white attire and be ready to enjoy good food, wine, and even better company.

In 2024, this tradition is coming to Healdsburg for our third annual Healdsburg en Blanc event! 6pm bgcsonoma-marin.org

APRIL 20

Butter & Eggs Days Parade & Festival

Downtown Petaluma

Over 100 units with approximately 3,000 participants and 200+ volunteers. Spread over four city blocks, Butter & Egg Days offer a feast for the entire family. Come experience colorful floats, marching bands, elaborate chicken costumes, crafts, arts, and two large “kid areas”. 10am-5pm, visitpetaluma.com

APRIL 21

LIVE MUSIC WITH DAWN, TONY & MICHAEL

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Bring a snack and enjoy a glass or bottle of Passaggio Wines! 2-4pm passaggiowines.com

APRIL 21

ARTIST WORKSHOP SERIES: STAMP + CREATE WITH IMAGERY ARTIST

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

Get creative during a fun and interactive stamping workshop with Imagery Artist Jenny Harp. You’ll make your own handcarved stamp and create unique art to take home while sipping a glass of Imagery wine. Take inspiration from the onsite art gallery, chatting with Jenny about her creation process, and laughing with attendees as you enjoy the art of exploration. No experience necessary, this casual class is perfect for anyone up for a relaxing art and wine experience. One glass of wine included in ticket price. $105, 12-3pm, RSVP by April 8 imagerywinery.com

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EARTH DAY HIKES

Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen

Celebrate Earth Day, the Benziger way! Take in the beauty of the Sonoma Mountain estate and learn about Biodynamic farming during an hour-long hike and wine tasting. Chris Benziger will lead the way, sharing family stories, insights into Biodynamic philosophy, and an inside look at all the love that goes into our spectacular estate.

10am & 2pm, limited space, benziger.com

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A Toast to Earth Day

Ram’s Gate Winery, Sonoma

Come for a fun day honoring Mother Earth and her bounty. Learn about beekeeping, falconry, organic farming and how it all comes together to create the beautiful wines and thoughtful pairings. Plus, there’ll be workshops, tractor rides and some new discoveries as you wander the property. $75, 12-4pm, ramsgatewinery.com

APRIL 21

Taste of Yountville

Chandon, Yountville

An intimate food and wine tasting experience in the heart of the Napa Valley

14 Yountville tasting rooms and wineries

Farm-to-table bites by the Chandon culinary team. Beautiful outdoor garden seating. $150, 11:30am-2:30pm, yountville.com/tasteofyountville

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APRIL 21

Monthly Pop-Up:

Earth Day Celebration

Ty Caton Vineyards, Kenwood

A special themed tasting flight the third Sunday of the month. RSVP recommended, $40, 12-1pm, tycaton.com

APRIL 21

Spring Wine Release & Paella Party Markham Vineyards, St. Helena Guests will enjoy an array of delicious wines; seafood, chicken and vegan paella prepared on site by Gerard’s Paella; and live music by Zak Fennie all in the stunning setting of the Historic Stone Cellar, Courtyard and Garden Patios. Plus, you can enter to win a fully stocked picnic basket for spring and summer picnics!

$85, 1-3pm, markhamvineyards.com

APRIL 21

The Pink Party 2024 Barndiva, Healdsburg

40 of the best rosé still and sparkling wines produced in Sonoma and Mendocino counties along with winemaker friends, music, bites from the kitchen, and global ‘street food’ stations with some surprise purveyors. Amazing floral arrangements will be a highlight of the afternoon. Pink attire. $95, 2-5pm, barndiva.com

APRIL 26-28

PASSPORT DRY CREEK VALLEY

Various Locations, Sonoma County

Enjoy a wide variety of unique experiences in wine, food, education and entertainment. A funfilled spring weekend within Dry Creek Valley, the wine region that hugs back! This year, choose your own adventure over a 3-day program with a Friday ticket and/or 2-day Saturday & Sunday ticket option. In addition, Wine-derlust Dining Experiences are being released as add-on tickets over the coming months. Think winemakers’ lunches & dinners, blending sessions & more! drycreekvalley.org

APRIL 21

The Trade Outdoor Marketplace

The Barlow, Sebastopol

Shop from vintage and antique vendors, local makers, jewelry, and plants while enjoying music from local vinyl DJ’s! 11am-4pm, thebarlow.net

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Baby Doll Sheep Meet + Greet Brunch

Abbot’s Passage Winery, Glen Ellen

Baby doll sheep are known for their gentle personalities, soft fur, and small size, which makes them ideal grazing animals for these Regenerative Organic Certified® vineyards. Sip on fresh field-blend wines as you relax amongst the vines and spring flowers with baby doll sheep. Tickets include tasting pours of new release wines, DIY floral bundles, sheep snuggles, photo opps, and hands-on info sessions with the animal caretakers! Brunch items will be available for purchase. This event is family friendly and children under five are free. $35, 11am-2pm, abbotspassage.com

APRIL 26

Field Day ca – Passport Dinner DaVero Winery, Healdsburg

In conjunction with Passport Dry Creek Valley, this will be a sumptuous extravaganza of food and wine, set amid their vineyards and farm. Enjoy the flavors from chef Katie Powers while you taste through a curation of Davero’s thoughtful italian varietals, walk the biodynamic gardens and sit with us for an inspired menu alongside the fruits of thi special spot’s labors !

A pop-up community in Sonoma County for chefs, beverage makers, and creatives - inviting you to our local fields to eat-drink-create. fielddayca.com

CALENDAR

APRIL 26-28

Stags Leap District Vineyard to Vintner

Various Locations, Napa

• Friday night, vintner hosted Library Wine Dinner

• Saturday: Digging Deeper Morning Sessions

• Saturday: Grand Vintner-Hosted Lunch and Tasting at Regusci Winery

• Savor Sunday winery experiences Weekend experience $1250pp stagsleapdistrict.com

APRIL 27

LIVE MUSIC WITH WENDY DEWITT

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Bring a snack and enjoy a glass or bottle of Passaggio Wines! 2-4pm passaggiowines.com

APRIL 27

Discover Coombsville Grand Tasting Event

CIA at Copia, Napa

Wine tasting from 26+ Coombsville wineries Gourmet food prepared by CIA chefs Silent auction & raffle $150, 1-4pm, coombsvillenapa.org

APRIL 27

Gragiste Festival: Northern Exposure Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Sonoma

Over 40 excellent, hard-to-find micro-wineries from all over Northern CA including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Sierra Foothills and Livermore. There are no supermarket wines at the Garagiste Festival! Find out for yourself why we were named #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today. $100/early entry 1-5pm. $79/2-5pm. garagistefestival.com

APRIL 28

60th Annual Grand Tasting presented by Napa Valley Wine Library

Grove at Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa

Dating back to 1963, when it pioneered as the first tasting open to the public in Napa Valley, this annual event has been a cornerstone of the region’s wine culture and taken place nearly every year. This year’s celebration will be an extraordinary gathering, featuring 60 esteemed wineries, including Heitz Cellar which first poured in 1965 and Burgess, Caymus, Grgich Hills and Schramsberg which have poured since the 1970s.

Wineries from every subsequent decade plus 15 that have never poured before will offer current releases and library wines accompanied by La Saison Napa’s striking seasonal fare. Additionally, a silent auction featuring a curated selection of wines in regular and large formats will add to the pleasure of the occasion.

What sets this tasting apart is the personal touch, with most wines poured directly by their winemakers, offering enthusiasts a unique opportunity to engage and learn from the experts. For a complete list of participating wineries and featured wines, visit napawinelibrary.com. $175, 3:30-6pm, napawinelibrary.com

APRIL 27

Guided Hike

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake sixsigmaranch.com

April 28

An Extraordinary Evening of Classical Music in the Pyramid

Chappellet Winery, St. Helena

A truly special night of classical music. The evening will feature a performance by renowned cellists Boris Andrianov and Evgeny Tonkha, guitarist Dimitri Illarionov, and violinist Luanne Homzy followed by a wine-paired dinner. $350, chappellet.com

APRIL 28

Taste of Oakville

Opus One, Oakville

A walk-around tasting of current releases from Oakville Winegrowers member wineries . 3-5pm, oakvillewinegrowers.org

APRIL 28

39th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire

Downtown Petaluma

Historic Downtown Petaluma will transform into an antique marketplace. 8am-4pm, visitpetaluma.com

MAY 3-5

Fifth Annual Inspire Napa Valley Spring Wine Weekend

Friday –V IP Welcome Dinner

Mending Wall Winery, St. Helena

Intimate, one-of-a-kind evening with the Inspire N apa Valley team featuring some of the most revered wineries in Napa Valley. The night will feature a phenomenal dinner paired with vintages from the host’s cellars.

Saturday – VIP Alzheimer’s Research Update & Wine Seminar

Round Pond Estate, Rutherford

Following a research update by Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer, Dr. Maria Carrillo, a group of distinguished panelists will discuss and share a hand-picked lineup of compelling wines at this sit-down wine tasting.

Saturday – Wine Tasting & Reception, Dinner, & Auction - Beaulieu Garden, Rutherford

Walk-around wine tasting featuring 30 of the most exclusive wineries followed by dinner and Inspire Napa Valley’s signature live auction.

Sunday – VIP Farewell BrunchAd Hoc + Addendum Garden, Yountville

Brunch featuring Chef Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc Fried Chicken and Waffles alongside their signature bloody mary and mimosa bar. Benefits Alzheimer’s and Dimentia research. $1000-$75,000, inspirenapavalley.org

MAY 4

9th Annual Derby Party and Discussion Release

Duckhorn Vineyards, St. Helena Tradition and excellence unite at our mostanticipated event of the year, the 9th annual Derby Party & Discussion Release. Be among the first to experience the latest vintage of The Discussion – Duckhorn Vineyards’ premiere Bordeaux Blend, while enjoying Derby-inspired cuisine and the thrill of the day’s races. One of the event’s highlights takes center stage with the Best Dressed Competition, where all are invited to showcase their finest Derby Day attire. $185, 1:3-4:30pm, duckhorn.com

MAY 4

Live Music on the Piazza Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg Sip on wines from the seven on-site boutique wineries, including Aldina Vineyards, Convene by Dan Kosta, Dot Wine, Montagne Russe, Smith Story Wine Cellars, The Setting Wines, and Westside Sparkling. 12-4pm, free to attend. bacchuslanding.com

MAY 4

SUMMER LAWN PARTY SERIES

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

Come for fun in the Sonoma sun! Enjoy an afternoon filled with music, lawn games, local food trucks, and of course, delicious wine! Wine by the glass and food available for purchase. Food available on a first-come, firstserved basis. imagerywinery.com

MAY 4

MILLER HOUSE GUEST CHEF DINNER

Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga

The new Miller House serves as the perfect backdrop as a local Napa Valley chef takes guests on a culinary journey for an evening. 6-9pm, frankfamilyvineyards.com

MAY 4

BOB’S RANCH RELEASE PARTY

WALT Wines, Napa

Join Kathryn Walt Hall and the winemakers to celebrate the release their flagship wine, the 2022 WALT Bob’s Ranch Pinot Noir! Guests can ‘walk the blocks’ of the vineyard, taste samples of each block component in the tasting room. Winemakers will educate our guests on the nuance of heritage and Dijon clones. Following the tasting, guests will join Kathryn outside to celebrate the finished 2022 Bob’s Ranch Pinot Noir paired with delectable dishes from Chef Seth Johnson of Harvest Moon Fine Foods, and live music by DJ Carl Hernandez. Kathryn will be available to sign bottles and talk about her family’s history as winegrowers and vintners. 11am-2pm, $110, waltwines.com

MAY 4

SingleThread Wine Pairing Lunch

Medlock Ames, Healdsburg

Experience Bell Mountain Vineyard wines paired with culinary delights from SingleThread, Sonoma County’s 3 Michelin Star restaurant.

The Wine Pairing Lunch will include a SingleThread chef-curated “bento box” with each item artfully paired with our organically farmed estate wines. Lunch will take place in the olive grove at the historic Healdsburg tasting room. This limited offering will be available for parties of 2-6. Reservation bookings expect to sell out quickly. Reservations are required for this unique dining experience. $175, medlockames.com

MAY 4-5

Spring Bazaar

Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

Shopping • Wine • Food • Live Music

This outdoor market will feature a curated array of vendors, live music, food and more. Free to attend, for all ages, and dog-friendly. 11am-5pm bacchuslanding.com

MAY 5

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: PICK-UP PARTY

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

An afternoon of food, wine and celebration. Join us on the lawn for a celebration of the Spring Allocation and a taste of featured wine releases and special discounts. 3-5pm. Not a member? Join now! imagerywinery.com

MAY 5

Pink Sonoma –Celebrate the Season of Rosé Viansa Winery, Sonoma

Join in the fun as over 2 dozen wineries pour their best Rosé wines just for you. It’s the perfect time of year to find your summer pink wine to enjoy! Dress in your best pink to match what’s in your glass! A portion of ticket sales will benefit Positive Images in support of LGBTQ+Youth in Sonoma County. $85, 12-3pm, outinthevineyard.com

MAY 5

Live Music - Back Porch Trio Trattore Farms, Geyserville

Come by and enjoy the Indie Folk tunes of local music group Back Porch Trio - you won’t want to miss this one! Special concert menu and discounts will be offered. 1-4pm, trattorefarms.com

MAY 11

Spring Wreath-Making Workshop

Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor

Peony and Pineapple’s owner, Samantha, guides you through crafting your own stunning wreath with fresh greenery and spring blooms. Sip on a Bricoleur Vineyards wine, while enjoying the perfect blend of nature, craft, and the fine wines that define the spirit of our winery. Experience includes all materials, a small bite crafted by the Bricoleur Vineyards Culinary Team and two glasses of wine.

$115, 1-3pm, bricoleurvineyards.com

Discover the Heart of

Sonoma Valley

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Visit our Friendly & Educational Tasting Room

Small production Pinot Noir • Indoor and Outdoor Seating

By appointment: 707-721-1628

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Visit our Friendly & Educational Tasting Room

Small production Pinot Noir

Indoor and Outdoor Seating

By appointment: 707-721-1628

13651 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen • talismanwine.com

13651 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen • talismanwine.com Friendly

estled between the town of Sonoma and the city of Santa Rosa, this wine region captivates visitors with its rolling vineyards and historic wineries. As you traverse the sun-drenched hillsides, each winery offers a unique and inviting ambiance, inviting you to savor the fruits of meticulous winemaking. The Valley of the Moon is celebrated for its diverse varietals, from robust Cabernet Sauvignons to elegant Chardonnays, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate. Engaging in tastings and guided tours, visitors gain insights into the winemaking process, from grape to glass. With the backdrop of the moonlit valleys and the aroma of aging barrels, a visit to the Valley of the Moon wineries becomes a cherished memory, blending the artistry of winemaking with the beauty of the landscape. Together, Glen Ellen and Kenwood create a harmonious blend of nature, history, and culinary delights, making for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Sonoma Valley.

Join us in Glen Ellen for

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Points of Interest

The charm and durability of Kenwood Depot has survived since 1847 and is now a tranquil park and quaint event venue. Kenwood Plaza Park is located just steps from the Depot Park and offers picnic tables, a playground and a lovely gazebo. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, home to miles of trails, a large waterfall, and Bald Mountain. It also has campsites and is home to the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Jack London State Historic Park preserves the legacy of the renowned author and adventurer Jack London, offering visitors a glimpse the Wolf House ruins and lush landscapes.

Dining

Salt and Stone is a local gathering place for winemakers and vintners known for its bucolic gardens, fresh ingredients and craft cocktails. The new Golden Bear Station is already a local favorite with pizza, pasta and seasonal specials. This is the third restaurant for Joshua Smookler and Heidy He who have received exceptional recognition. Palooza Gastropub and Wine Bar offers hand-crafted pub grub with locally sourced ingredients. Look for live music, happy hour and weekend brunch. Glen Ellen Star is a culinary gem known for its rustic-chic ambiance and a menu that showcases inventive wood-fired dishes, earning acclaim for its farm-to-table approach. As a historic landmark, The Mill at Glen Ellen offers a unique and charming dining experience in a beautifully restored grist mill. Yeti Restaurant offers a culinary journey through Himalayan flavors, tantalizing taste buds with its fusion of Nepalese, Tibetan, and Indian cuisines. Garden Court Cafe is a hidden gem known for its cozy atmosphere and delectable breakfast and brunch offerings, making it a favorite spot among locals. If you’re planning to picnic, Glen Ellen Village Market offers a curated selection of gourmet provisions, offering a delightful array of fresh local produce, artisanal cheeses, and specialty items that enhance the Sonoma Valley experience.

By appointment: 707-721-1628

Courtesy of Benziger Family Winery

Explore Glen Ellen & Kenwood in the heart of Sonoma Valley

Annadel Estate Coursey Graves Ty Caton

Sugarloaf Wine Co.

Sonoma Va ey

Matanzas Creek LEDSON WINERY Bennett Ridge VJB Cellars

Landmark

Golden Bear Station

New, Exciting Glen Ellen Venture

Passaggio Wines and Black Dog/Beresini Vineyards announced a venture offering their customers exciting new wines and new experiences. This collaboration brings together the distinctive craftsmanship of both wineries, enriching the tasting room experience with a variety of outstanding wines.

Casa Bella Palooza Gastro Pub

Manzanita Creek

HAMILTON FAMILY WINES

Chateau St. Jean Mayo Reserve Room Seamus

B Wise

Swede’s Feed Garden Center

Zapata Grill Mayacamas Home

“Passaggio is embracing innovation and forging new paths in the wine industry. It’s an exciting opportunity to pivot and explore new ventures, challenging conventions and creating something unique,” said Cindy Cosco, owner and winemaker. Passaggio’s portfolio of wines includes reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling.

Salt & Stone

Kenwood Inn & Spa

Lasseter Family Loxton Wellington Deerfield Ranch

Olea Gaige House

Glen Ellen Star

Jack London Lodge

Laurel Glen

Muscardini

Cassata Sonoma Kenwood Vineyards Kunde

Mayo Family

Garden Court Cafe

TALISMAN Wine Snob*

Glen Ellen

Village Market Les Pascals Patisserie et Boulangerie

Yeti Restaurant Wine Snob* Lotus Botanicals & Gifts

Recommended Restaurants

Recommended

BENZIGER FAMILY Arrowood IMAGERY

Eric Ross

Dane Cellars

The Mill at Glen Ellen

Wine Country Chocolates

Schermeister PASSAGGIO/BERESINI WINERY

Bucklin Old Hill Ranch

Abbot’s Passage

Vaughn Duffy Wines 3 Badge

Hamel Family Wines

Repris Petroni Mountain Terraces Little Vineyards B.R. Cohn

Debra Beresini of Black Dog/Beresini Vineyards said, “We are so pleased to work with Passaggio and uncover new opportunities to benefit both of us. Consumer preferences are changing in the wine space. Perhaps it is the end of an old era and a time for new beginnings.” Steve Beresini has been working and making wines for over 40 years with such wineries as Joseph Phelps and Niebaum Coppola. Steve and Debra Beresini’s wines are Pinot Noir and red blends.

Passaggio Wine Bar is located in the historic Jack London Village. The beautiful, natural setting is nestled among mature trees, where Ashbury Creek flows into Sonoma Creek. It provides a perfect environment for a relaxing afternoon or evening, sipping wine on the large, outdoor deck or inside the wine bar. Check the website for live music on most weekends.

Bedrock Wine Co

Bennett Valley Bump Caddis Cochon Corner 103

Jack London Village, 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen

Fulcrum Wines

Galeata Effect

Hand-crafted, small-production, & nativefermented wines from organic & sustainable Sonoma vineyards. Join us for a fun, relaxed, yet educational tasting among our mature olive trees, or cozy tasting room. Walk-ins welcome. Picnic, pet, and kid friendly.

www.hamilton.wine | 707-408-3090 Wed - Sun 11am - 5pm

Westwood Winery Sixteen 600 Zina Hyde Lounge

Bump Wine Cellars

Winery Sixteen 600 Tasting House

Roessler

The historic Sonoma Plaza – once a Mexican military outpost, fleeting frontier republic, and Spanish Mission village – is now a gorgeous historic landmark and “slow” culture capitol. Sonoma Plaza radiates romance around every corner, cafe and cobblestone. Whether you’re here for a day trip or extended stay, Sonoma Plaza offers the picture-perfect start (and end) to your adventures. It’s a pedestrian paradise, so ditch the car keys and discover real wine country on foot or bicycle. The Plaza’s old adobe storefronts, meandering alleyways, sunlit courtyards and historic landmarks hum with an eclectic mix of restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms, cafes, artisan boutiques, galleries – even a vintage movie house. As for the nature lover, wildflower hikes and stunning hilltop vistas abound within just a short distance. Anchoring it all is the tranquil Plaza itself, whose vast green stretches of lawn and immense tree canopy create a lush setting for picnics, cultural activities and weekly farmers markets.

Historic Landmarks

Sonoma Plaza boasts a rich tapestry of historic landmarks that beckon visitors to immerse themselves in the region’s storied past. The Plaza’s crown jewel is undoubtedly the Sonoma Barracks, erected in the early 19th century under Mexican rule. These barracks witnessed pivotal moments in California’s history, including the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, commemorated by the Bear Flag Statue, which stands across the street in the park. This stirring monument pays homage to the bold pioneers who sought California's independence. Nearby stands the Mission San Francisco Solano, the last of California’s 21 missions, founded in 1823. Its graceful adobe architecture and tranquil gardens offer a glimpse into California's Spanish colonial era. Strolling further, one encounters the Toscano Hotel, a testament to Sonoma’s early days as a bustling trade hub. Sonoma Plaza stands as a living testament to California’s diverse heritage and enduring spirit.

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Hawkes

Roche Auteur

The Girl & The Fig

El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Kitchen

Sunflower Caffé

Global Heart

Sign of the Bear

Fairmont Gallery

Chateau Sonoma

The Loop

Summer Vine H Frank Candlestick Swiss Hotel

Mary’s Pizza Shack Sonoma State Historic Park Sonoma Cheese Factory Toscano Hotel Presidio

HISTORIC SONOMA PLAZA

Sonoma

Wine Shop

Mission San Francisco Solano

W NAPA ST E EAST SPAIN STREET VISITOR

Sonoma

Grill and Bar

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grill La Casa

Sweet Scoops

Razzle Dazzle

Plaza Bistro

Bedrock Wine Co

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Pushpak

Wine Country Chocolates M Lowe Sonoma

Lake Sonoma/Valley of the Moon CHURCH ST Cochon

Half-Pint

Lisa Kristine

Fine Art Gallery

Total Look Socks on the Square

LaSallette

Prohibition Spirits

Chocolate Cow Sonoma Speakeasy

The Passdoor

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Eraldi’s Mens Wear

Figone’s Olive Oil Steiner ’s Tavern

Sonoma Silver

Valley Bar + Bottle

Red Grape THE BEACON Sigh! Tasca Tasca Jak W

KAYLEY COLLECTIVE

Wildeflower Boutique

Basque Boulangerie Café

Sidecar

Juicebar

Taste of the Himalayas

Moon Hollow KAMEN ESTATE WINES

La Prenda CORNER 103

Hello Sonoma

Bump Wine Cellars

Pomm Cider Shop & Tap Room

Church Mouse Sole Desire SOSIE

Oso Darling House of Botanicals

Delhi Belly

Sebastiani Theatre

Town Square

Ledson Hotel

Musette

Halem & Co J James Sonoma Readers Books Cafe LaHaye Arts Guild of Sonoma

Woof! Tiddle E. Winks Sausage Emporium

Chico’s

Winery Sixteen 600 Fulcrum

STEL GREY SHOES

Bennett Valley Sojourn Cellars

Maya

CADDIS WINES

Spiral Jewelry

Enoteca/ Della Santina Monday Bakery

Bossa Nova

Highway 12/ Highwayman Pangloss Galatea Effect

LEGEND

Tasting Rooms

Peets Coffee

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Williams Sonoma

Gehricke Wines

Inn at Sonoma

Roger Roessler Wines

Breweries, Distilleries, Cocktails

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Recommended Shopping

Recommended Lodging

Entertainment

Discover the Unique Charm

of Lake County

Wine tasting in Lake County offers a captivating journey through some of California’s hidden gems in the world of winemaking. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this region boasts a diverse array of vineyards and wineries, each offering its own unique charm and character. Lava domes, cinder cones, and the world’s largest geothermal field define the area and the terroir. The grapes, and therefore the wine, are uniquely influenced by geology. There are over thirty wineries to explore, with wines to savor. Sip distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc in addition to numerous other varietals. The area is so well regarded for grape growing that several prominent names, such as the Jackson Family, Foley Family, Beckstoffer, and Constellation Brands own vineyards in Lake County. From family-owned boutique wineries to larger estates, there's something to suit every palate. The experience goes beyond just tasting wine; it’s an opportunity to immerse oneself in the local culture and hospitality while enjoying breathtaking views of Clear Lake and the surrounding mountains. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, wine tasting in Lake County promises an unforgettable adventure.

Shannon Family of Wines Introduces Inaugural Certified Organic Luxury Sparkling Wine; Cricket Farms

Shannon Family of Wines is delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Certified Organic Luxury Sparkling wine program this March. These exceptional wines are crafted from grapes cultivated in our esteemed Lake County Certified Organic Estate Vineyards, nestled in the picturesque mountains of California's North Coast. Situated at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,300 feet, our vineyards offer the perfect conditions for producing exquisite sparkling wines.

Introducing the Cricket Farms Sparkling Brut and Rose, both boasting a 10.5% alcohol content and proudly certified organic by CCOF. These remarkable wines are 100% estate-grown, drawing inspiration from life on Shannon Ridge and our beloved Border Collie, Cricket. As devoted stewards of the land, our organic estate vineyards are meticulously tended without the use of herbicides or pesticides. We harvested the grapes for these wines early so sugars were low and acid high, resulting in a lower alcohol percentage, which we are seeing as a trend in today’s celebrations.

Our land thrives as nature harmoniously unfolds; sheep graze amidst the vineyards, bees diligently pollinate wildflowers, and free-range chickens provide natural fertilizer and fresh farm eggs. This symbiotic relationship with

Winery Tasting Rooms

the environment is not just a way of life for us, but a testament to our commitment to sustainable practices.

“We are thrilled to present our inaugural sparkling wine program”, said Angie Shannon, Proprietor, Shannon Family of Wines. “It encapsulates the essence of our organic gardens and egg business, bee hives as well as the heritage of Lake County farming. The pear blossom adorning the Cricket Farms labels is a tribute to the farming legacy of Lake County, where our ranch is home to 150-year-old pear trees."

These exceptional wines will be available for purchase at leading retailers nationwide, as well as at the Mercantile tasting room in Kelseyville. For more information about the Mercantile, visit shannonfamilyofwines.com/visit-and-events.  Additionally, the wines can be conveniently ordered online at shannonfamilyofwines.com/our-wines.

Shannon Family of Wine is committed to creating the most environmentally responsible and highest quality wines in the industry. Our earth-first approach to farming by using our sheep herd, our dogs, and working with other local farmers’ byproducts are ways that we are helping to create healthier soils and better-quality wines while adapting to climate change.

As stewards of the land our commitment is to protect and preserve the land for future generations.

The Shannon Family of Wines portfolio includes Clay Shannon, Buck Shack, OVIS, 13 Rams, Shannon Ridge, Steele Wines, High Valley, Urgency, and Giannecchini and now Cricket Farms.

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Sonoma County Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Rockpile

DOWNTOWN HEALDSBURG TASTING ROOMS

BREATHLESS SPARKLING WINES

Blanchard Family Wines

BloodRoot Wines

Cartograph Wines

Coursey Graves

Devil Proof Vineyards

Ehret Family Winery

Foley Society: Healdsburg

G&C Lurton

Gordian Knot

Hartford Family

Hawley Tasting Room & Gallery

Hudson Street Wineries:

• Burnside Road

• Owl Ridge

• Shippey Vineyards

• Willowbrook

Je Cohn Cellars

La Follette Wines

Lioco Wine Company

Longboard Vineyards

Malm Cellars

Marine Layer

Matt Smith/Grapeseed

Murphy-Goode

Old Roma Station:

• Cole Ranch

• Es Okay

• Hart’s Desire Wines

• Leo Steen Wines

• Pezzi King Vineyards

• Rootdown

• Sapphire Hill Winery

Portalupi

Ramey Wine Cellars

Roadhouse Winery

Rockpile Vineyards

Sanglier Cellars

Seghesio

Selby

Siduri

Spicy Vines

Stephen & Walker

Thumbprint

Trattore Farms

Williamson

Cloverdale

Lake Sonoma

Sbragia Family

Ferrari-Carano

STEWART S POINT RD

Dry Creek

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Timber Cove Duncans Mills

Jenner

Northern Sonoma

Guerneville

Cazadero

Forestville

Green Valley

Marimar Torres

Asti

David Ca aro

Frick Fritz Winery

Preston Vineyards

Zichichi

Chateau Diana

Raymond Burr Vineyards

A Rafanelli Mounts

Yoakim Bridge

CANYON RD

J Rickards

Geyserville

Pasterick Vineyards

• Aldina Vineyards

• Convene

• Dot Wines

• Montagne Russe

Joseph Phelps

Russian River Vnyds

• Smith Story Wine Cellars

• The Setting Wines

• Westside Sparkling

Russian River

Gary Farrell

Dutcher Crossing VML Arista

Pour House Optima

Teldeschi

Dry Creek Vnyd Amista

Icaria Creek Munselle

LYTTON SPGS

Route 128 Winery

Porter Bass Winery Simoncini Small

Wilson

Meeker

Martorana Lambert Bridge Locals

Jordan Palmeri Rued Talty

Walt/Baca

Emtu Estate Davero

Mill Creek Vineyards

Matrix

Bacigalupi Vineyards

Williams Selyem

Thomas George Porter Creek

Pedroncelli Landmark at Hop Kiln Armida

Rochioli

Truett Hurst/VML Moshin PLEASANT OLD REDWOOD HWY D RED

Pech Merle

Zialena

Michel-Schlumberger Stuhlmuller Duchamp Unti

Quivira Hawkes

Joseph Swan

Furthermore

Dutton-Goldfield Forchini

Trione Mauritson Stonestreet Flanagan

J Wine

Iron Horse River Road Dehlinger Mueller Copain Colagrossi EASTSIDE

Dutton Estate Mercury

Trentadue

Christopher Creek

Mietz

Gourmet Au Bay Merriam Martinelli

Taft Street

Merry Edwards

Paul Hobbs Crooked

Mutt Lynch

deLorimier Winery

Garden Creek Ranch

Robert Young

Alexander Valley

Nalle ALEXANDER VALLEY RD

KendallJackson

Tara Bella

Robert Rue

Harvest Moon

Silver Oak Alexander Valley

Albini Family Starlite Fisher Vineyards

Notre Vue

Gustafson Family Vineyards Old World Winery

Woodenhead SLUSSER Medlock Ames

Soda Rock

White Oak Johnson’s

Pellegrini Hanna Hanna Martin Ray

D’Argenzio Francis Ford Coppola

Limerick Lane

Chalk Hill Lancaster Estate

Vérité/Archipel

Sutro Wine

Knights Valley

Deux Amis

Zouzounis

Chalk Hill

Guerrero Fernandez

Taddei Wines

Sheldon/krutz

Bambury Wine Collection

• Bonneau Wines

• Opal Moon Winery

• Egret Wines

MONTECITO

Sonoma Valley

Russian River

Clary Ranch Corda

BODEGA AVE WASHINGTON

Adobe Road Winery

Adobe Road Winery

Sonoma Valley

ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARD

Landmark

LaRochelle

Chateau St. Jean

Ty Caton Cellars

Fathia, Manzanita Creek, Seamus

Sonoma Mountain

Keller Estate

Coturri Winery

Benziger Family

VJB Cellars

Mayo Reserve Room

Deerfield Ranch

Loxton

Wellington

Laurel Glen

St. Anne’s Crossing B.R. Cohn B Wise En Garde

Clarbec

Parmelee Hill

Lasseter Family

Eric Ross ORANGE RD

Bucklin Old Hill Ranch

Anaba Fathia, Spann

Kunde

Mayo Family

Imagery

Arrowood

Hamel Family Wines

Parum Leo Petroni

Kenwood Vineyards Bump

Roger Roessler

Mountain Terraces

Moon Mountain

Sonoma Port Works Jacuzzi

Muscardini Little Vineyards NAPARD

Cline Schug Sebastiani Paint Horse Hanzell

Gloria Ferrer

Cornerstone Sonoma Meadowcroft Wines

Poseidon/obsidian Ridge

Larson Family Homewood Ceja Enkidu

Tin Barn

Patz & Hall

Gofessel

Honrama Hanson Distillery

Viansa

Ram’s Gate

Scribe

ZINA LOUNGE

CADDIS WINES CORNER 103

KAMEN

SOSIE WINES WALT WINES

Auteur (by appt)

Bedrock Wine Co (by appt)

Bennett Valley

Cochon Tasting Bar

Fulcrum Wines

Galatea E ect

Hawkes

Highway 12

Highwayman

La Prenda

Lake Sonoma Winery

Pangloss

Prohibition Spirits

Roche Family

Sigh Champagne & Sparkling

Sojourn

Three Sticks

Valley of the Moon

Westwood

Winery Sixteen 600 Matanzas Creek

Los Carneros Region

Nicholson Ranch

Alysian

Malm Cellars

Blanchard

Gordian Knot

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Jeff Cohn Ehret Family/ G&C Lurton Soda Rock

La Follette BloodRoot

Devil Proof Hartford Family

Idlewild

Plaza Murphy Goode Trattore Marine Layer

Matt Smith

Rockpile Vineyards

• Bluenose Wines

• Shippey

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Note: Many wineries are open by appointment only. Call ahead first.

Karah

Fritz Winery

Ferrari Carano Cast Frick Pedroncelli Virginia Dare

Dutcher Crossing

David Caffaro Trattore Farms

Yoakim Bridge

GEYSERVILLE

Tasting Rooms Open To The Public Map is not

Preston Bella Zichichi

J Rickards Meeker Route 128 Winery Palmeri Mercury Locals Pech Merle Forchini

Talty Truett Hurst VML

Chateau Diana Amphora Family Wineries Kokomo Papapietro Perry Peterson

Göpfrich Martorana

Raymond Burr Quivira/La Follette

MichelSchlumberger Mounts Passalacqua Kachina Rued Teldeschi Unti

DeLorimier

Trione Francis Ford Coppola

Mauritson Trentadue

Mazzocco A. Rafanelli Dry Creek Vineyard Amista

Draxton Ridge/lytton Springs Jordan Foley Sonoma

PETALUMA

Robert Young

Hawkes Stuhlmuller

Medlock Ames

Azari

Bennessere Allora AXR Ehlers Estate

Brasswood

Trinchero

Freemark Abbey Duckhorn

Markham

Vineyard 29

Morlet Family

Beringer

William Cole

Charles Krug

Orin Swift

Merryvale/Starmont

Long Meadow Ranch ADAMS Clif Family VGS Chateau Potelle Charter Oak Trujillo

Anomaly

Prager Winery & Port Works Sutter Home

Flora Springs

Louis M Martini

William

Wheeler Farms Wine

Jericho Canyon

Tom Eddy

Storybook Mountain

BENNETT LANE

Envy Wines Carter Cellars

Paoletti

Pride Mountain Behrens Family

ST. HELENA RD

Castello Di Amorosa

Teachworth St. Helena Winery

Stony Hill

Paloma Schweiger Schramsberg Trinchero Markham Vineyard 29 Barnett Vineyards

SmithMadrone Cain

Neal Family Cade Bremer Hunnicutt

Allora Revana AXR Calafia Cellars Forman

POPECANYONRD SPRING Charles Krug

Salvestrin

Prager

WHITEHALL LANE Rombauer

William Cole Pestoni Family

Spottswoode Kelham

Louis M Martini Sutter Home

Tres Sabores Fleury Heitz Hall MEADOWOOD LANE CONN VALLEY RD

The Prisoner Wine Co.

WHITEHALLLANE W

Grgich Hills Estate

Elizabeth Spencer Beringer

Alpha Omega

Chase Family Frogs Leap Round Pond

Wing Canyon Amizetta Seavey Buehler Aonair

Bell Wine CALIFORNIA ORNIA LANGTRYRD

ZD Wines

William Harrison MANLEY BELLA OAKS Rutherford Hill FULTON

Staglin Sky

Foley Johnson Opus One Nickel & Nickel

SEQUOIA GROVE Cakebread

Lake Hennessey

Gargiulo

Paraduxx Kapcsandy

Hope And Grace Hill Family Estate Godspeed

Tres Sabores

Pahlmeyer

Del Dotto

Raymond/JCB

The Prisoner Wine Co.

Pestoni Family

Provenance

Grgich Hills Estate

Staglin

William Harrison

Tayson Pierce

Alpha Omega

Beaulieu Vineyard

Swanson

MANLEY BELLA OAKS

Rutherford Hill

Lake Hennessey

Frogs Leap Round Pond

Foley Johnson

SEQUOIA GROVE

Cakebread

Nickel & Nickel

Opus One

Gargiulo

Napa Cellars

Girard

Silver Trident

Paraduxx Kapcsandy

Brown Estate Kuleto

David Arthur

Oakville Ranch

Hope and Grace Hill Family Estate

Godspeed

Elyse

Black Cordon Sixteen By Twenty Wines

Forthright Winery Brand Napa Valley

Stags’ Leap Winery

Robinson Family

Wing Canyon James Cole

Elizabeth Spencer Razi

Silverado Vineyards O’Brien Estate

Hagafen Cellars

Boyd Robert Biale

Hess Persson Estate Burgess Cellars

Crane Family

Reid Family

BROWNS VALLEY

Continuum Estate Celani Family Beaucanon Estate

AD SODA CYN ROAD Antinori

Kenzo Estate VinRoc

Moss Creek Winery, Altamura Vineyards & Winery & Suisun Valley Wineries

HDV Wines

Shadybrook Covert

Sodaro

Tournesol

GREEN VALLEY

Porter Family

KREUZER CANYON RD Sciandri

AvinoDos

Crosby Roamann

J Moss Wines

Mi Sueño

Y Rousseau Wines

Napa Valley Bike Tours

PEARL STREET

NAPA RIVER

Palisades

MAIN STREET

Wilfred’s Lounge

Bounty Hunter

T Vine

Starbucks

Bazan Cellars/MaCo Vermeil Back Room Wines

Boho Lifestyle

Allegria

Don Perico

Jax Diner

Napa Noodles/Eiko’s Poke Bar

Miyamo

Chateau Buena Vista

Alexandria Square Napkins

Carpe Diem

BROWN STREET

Napa Valley Hotel & Suites

Inti

Napa Cigars Pera Rug

Lululemon Free People

Kalifornia Jean Bar

Archer Hotel

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

Charlie Palmer Steak

Compline

Milo & Friends Pet Boutique Cupcake Childrens

State & 1st

C’est Les Paire Mayacamas

The Perfect Provenance

FIRST STREET

Napa Valley Distillery ArBaretum

COOMBS STREET

Shadowbox

Rebel Vintners

Goodman Library

Brendel

Mia Carta

Alpha Omega Collective Brown Estate Overland Anthropologie

Napastak

Mecox Makers Market

Honey Whiskey Boutique Riza Napa Valley Jewelers

The Bennington

Kenzo

I•elle

Eiko’s Sushi Habituate

Copperfields Vineyard 29

Padis

Hotel Napa Valley

POLK STREET CLAY STREET

PETIT SOLEIL

Tasting

RANDOLPH STREET

Acumen Wine Gallery

Annette’s Chocolate & Ice Cream

Wine Girl Napa Valley

Ox & The Fox

SECOND STREET

Napa Valley 1st & Franklin Antiques on 2nd

FRANKLIN STREET

Andaz Hotel

Cadet Keplinger

Outland Outer Space Wines

Grace’s Table

JaM Cellars John Anthony

Norman Rose Tavern

Monday Bakery

Martin Ray Winery Kerr Cellars

Levendi

Oenotri Ellman Family Tarla

Be Bubbly

Muguette Renee A French Boutique

Jeffries General

Gamling & McDuck

Benevolent Neglect

SCHOOL STREET

Roots Run Deep

SHOPPING

ÆRENA Gallery – Contemporary art and sculpture; curiosities old and new

Helen Lyall – Some of the greatest designer clothing, shoes & accessories

LIV & Well Boutique – Curated organic, sustainable, and thoughtful items for women

Scott Lyall clothes for men – One-on-one experience that fits everyone’s lifestyle

DINING

Los Agaves Napa – Authentic Mexican food

Entrecot – A taste of true Argentinian cuisine

Morimoto Asia – Inventive, high-end Japanese fare & artful cocktails

Morimoto Napa – Western/Japanese cuisine by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto

Waterfront Seafood Grill – Fresh, quality seafood restaurant

Shoppe Twelve – Boutique clothing for every style

Shoppe Twelve Girl – Boutique clothing for girls

Sidestreet – Travel/shaving accessories, fine cigars, custom suits/shirts

SPECIALTY

Napa Valley Roasting Company – Freshly roasted specialty coffee

Zuniga Optical – Luxury eye care shop