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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.

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.

www.sequoiagrove.com • 707-339-5757 concierge@sequoiagrove.com

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

Reservations Recommended – give us a call!

Discover our Roots in Pinot Noir

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

Taste incredible Pinot Noirs from five growing regions

From Heirloom Pinot Noir to small-lot Napa Valley Cabernet and customer favorite Pinot Gris, we’ve been crafting award-winning wines for over 40 years.

Best Pinot Noir, Napa Valley

2020 Heirloom Pinot Noir – 97 points!

WHAT’S INSIDE

On the Cover:

The

Miller

House at Frank Family Vineyards

Wanting to create a special space for people to celebrate all of life’s occasions, including your average Tuesday afternoon, Leslie Miller Frank envisioned and then manifested The Miller House. The elevated wine tasting here includes a selection of current release sparkling and still vineyard-designated wines each perfectly paired with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie.

12 | FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS

Elevated Experience at The Miller House

17 | THE KITCHEN AT PRIEST RANCH

The Ultimate Napa Valley Smashburger

18 | WHAT’S NEW AND NOTABLE

• Black Kite Cellars, Freestone New Tasting Room Opens

• Silver Trident Winery, Yountville Tasting Room Moves

• Dane Cellars, Glen Ellen New Tasting Tank Opens

19 | TASTE OF SONOMA

Tickets On Sale Now – Early Bird Pricing Through May 31

20 | IMAGERY ESTATE WINERY

Fine Wine Meets Fine Art

22 | FARMERS MARKETS

Embrace Fresh Produce and Sustainable Living

26 | NEW RELEASE WINES

28 | BEAULIEU VINEYARD

Savor Spring: Duck Breast with Blackberry Sauce

30 | HIKING IN THE VINEYARDS

• Bartholomew Park Winery

• Benziger Family Winery

• Kunde Family Winery

• Donum Estate

• Cline Cellars

• Notre Vue Estate Winery

• Medlock Ames

• Hudson Ranch

• di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

• Pine Ridge Vineyards

• Six Sigma Ranch & Winery

Imagery Estate Winery

Fine Wine Meets Fine Art

Imagery Estate Winery is a marriage of art and wine. Unique varietals with a twist such as Lagrein, Malbec, Primitivo, Tannat, Viognier, and Albariño are produced along with California favorites such as Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, and white blends. Their wines not only reflect artistry on the inside of the bottle but on the outside label as well. 20

WHAT’S INSIDE

Napa Valley Calistoga, 63 Yountville, 63 St. Helena, 63 Downtown Napa, 66

SINCE 1981

PO BOX 92, EL VERANO, CA 95433

707-938-1783

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OWNER/PUBLISHER

Chandra Grant

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707-938-1783

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Send check to Visit Wine Country LLC PO Box 92, El Verano CA 95433

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Stephanie Cullen

Yvonne Horn

Laura Ness

Jody Purdom

Tanya Seibold

Donald Sonderling

Melissa Vogt

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Sit back and enjoy exciting new tasting experiences featuring a mix selection of white and red wines as an upgrade to our classic Cabernet tasting.

Rutherford Dust Tasting

Come to BV in the heart of Napa Valley and delve into 4 Cabernet Sauvignons that perfectly showcase the magic that is Rutherford Dust.

The Legacy Experience

You will be guided through our iconic wines including Georges de Latour and Madame de Latour. This private tasting includes a selection of reserve wines and a tour of the historic winery.

KEEPING IT GREEN

Solar panels are currently being installed on the roof of the winery building, which will enable the winery to provide all of its own energy needs. Certified a Napa Green winery since 2014, Frank Family has been sourcing energy from 100% renewables since 2022, but onsite solar will allow the winery to be grid-independent.

THE MILLER HOUSE at FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS Blends Vineyard Views with Outstanding Hospitality

BY LAURA NESS

Napa’s “Hollywood Meets Wine Country” darling, Frank Family Vineyards, was born in 1993, when longtime Disney and Paramount executive, Rich Frank, purchased the old Larkmead Winery property on Larkmead Lane. Somehow, 30 years transpired, and during that time, Rich met Leslie Miller – an Emmy-winning, Canadian-born broadcast journalist with a stellar career in reporting, including as a TV news anchor at top rated KACB in Los Angeles. They fell in love, both with each other and with Napa, acquired over 380 acres of premium vineyard properties (Lewis, Winston, Benjamin and S&J), hired winemaker Todd Graff in 2003 (Artesa, Stag’s Leap, and Schramsberg), and grew the brand into a formidable store shelf presence and a destination in Napa Valley.

Wanting to commemorate this big anniversary, and also to create a special space for people to celebrate all of life’s occasions, including your average Tuesday afternoon, Leslie Miller Frank envisioned and then manifested The Miller House. It happens to be on the very spot where Leslie and Rich were married, between the old yellow farmhouse that serves as the Frank Family tasting room, and the surrounding vineyard.

Working together with architect, Howard Backen, and Napabased interior designer, Robin Beck of Hawkins Interiors, the stunning 2300-square-foot architectural statement came to life. Its enormous floor-to-ceiling walls of glass slide open to let in both the light and the outdoors. Fireplaces both inside and out, with the indoor one surrounded by cognac leather sofas, add to the ambience on chillier days. When the weather is balmy, birdsong abounds, as you taste in the capacious outdoor area, beneath white awnings, surrounded by the abundant green of the vineyards. Inside, the custom tables were lovingly made from recycle ashwood by Leslie’s brother in Canada. The place has a modern farmhouse feel that marries perfectly with farmhouse, and the older stone winery, which dates to 1884.

Hospitality Director, Liam Gearity, a Midwest-born, Hollywood transplant – lured by Leslie and Rich to work for them in Napa – leads the tastings at The Miller House, and is a master of describing wines and their provenance. With his documentarian elocution, he weaves in all the rich historical details of the property, from its Larkmead roots to the story of Rich’s own father, who gave up a baseball career to serve in the Army during WWII. He survived Omaha Beach and went on to drive trucks through Europe carrying oil for Patton’s tanks.

Miller House Elevated Experience

The exploration of food and wine offered at The Miller House is ideal for private groups (minimum 12 guests) or for guests (groups of 2 to 6) who enjoy meeting others with shared interests in food and wine. The Miller House Elevated Experience is available for booking online, at $100 per guest, and $60 per club member. The outdoor patio serves as a clubexclusive lounge, providing complimentary tastings for members and their guests every Friday and Saturday. Reservations can be made online at FrankFamilyVineyards.com. Private event inquiries can be made at FrankFamilyVineyards.com/Private-Events.

A Tasting Journey

The tasting experiences here at The Miller House vary with the seasons, but generally begin with sparkling, as Todd Graff is a master of bubbles. During a recent visit, we enjoyed a plate of pairings to accompany several of the special wines accessible to club members, including the 2016 Blanc de Blancs, a classic lemon peel and fresh ginger-laced sparkler, made of 100-percent Chardonnay from the Lewis Vineyard in Carneros. It was paired with Marin French Petite Supreme Brie: a superbly unfussy combo, but it might also be accompanied by a homemade yeasted blini with caviar and crème fraiche.

Gearity also poured us the 2021 Lewis Vineyard Chardonnay, a heady mélange of orange blossoms, lemon cream and mango, aged for 11 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The lively Meyer lemon acidity keeps it fresh as the afternoon breezes that grace Carneros, and made it sing nicely with Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper and a 24-month aged Comte.

To provide a contrast of flavor and texture, Gearity had the kitchen drizzle basil pesto and olive oil on the plates, which also included Marcona almonds and some lovely finocchio salami (made with fennel, a digestive aid), as well as braciola for pairing with the heavy reds. He encouraged tasting the different cheeses with and without the pesto along with each wine, just for fun. After all, that’s the whole idea.

Our first red, the 2019 RHF Rutherford Cabernet, named for Rich (Richard Harvey Frank), delivers bold, unmistakably Napa flavors, including blackberry, boysenberry, peppery cocoa with a hint of savory earth. We next tasted the 2019 Winston Hill Cabernet, a big-boned wine, with expansive black currant and chocolate covered caramel flavors from the first vineyard Frank purchased in 1990, and where the couple has made their home. Both wines are tuned with a bit of Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, making them more accessible in their youth.

We finished with the 2019 Patriarch, a 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, first made in 2012 to celebrate Rich’s father, Hy, who was turning 96 at the time. Graff selected the best Cabernet grapes from Winston Hill to make a wine fit to honor the man Rich admired so much. This was paired with some savory macarons, laced with bits of lavender and bacon: definitely not your preconception of macarons. As Gearity says, be open minded and enjoy the journey. OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-0859 | frankfamilyvineyards.com

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WHERE CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY MEETS THE SONOMA COAST…

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Bohemian

Indulge in the iconic KPR Smashburger at The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, a beloved spot in Yountville. Day after day, you will see KPR Smashburgers enjoyed on the patio, in the intimate indoor dining area, or on the rooftop by locals and visitors alike. But why a SMASHburger, and where did the Smashburger movement begin? Let’s explore!

Much like Executive Chef Dan, the Smashburger craze traces its roots to the heartland of America. Originating in the mid-east, its inception was a revelation by a cook who pressed a burger patty with a can of beans, unlocking more decadent flavors by rendering down the fat. Though Dairy Cheer in Ashland, Kentucky, is credited with the first official Smashburger, smashed patties have a history dating back to 1932, when cooks stretched beef with onions during the Great Depression.

Today, many different iterations of this style of burger preparation have emerged. The best part is that all of them are delicious and continue to intensify the essential components of a burger patty. We’re not saying this way is the best way, but it is The Kitchen at Priest Ranch’s way of doing things!

The KPR version, for instance, is placed on the griddle, smashed, and then dressed with cheese to allow the rich, melty cheese to bind to the crisp patty. Then, it is piled onto a Bouchon Bakery bun dressed with caramelized onions, house-made pickles, shredded lettuce, fresh tomato, and Chef’s secret KPR sauce. You can make it a double, add a sunny egg, or pile on the bacon!

Chef Dan’s mastery of the Smashburger recently earned accolades, triumphing in a Smashburger Smackdown against Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem of KCBS. Test Kitchen Culinary Director Chef Belle English called it the “quintessential Smashburger,” while Executive Chef of Forktable Restaurant, Chef Casey Thompson, described it as “smashtastic.”

This winning creation reflects KPR’s commitment to culinary excellence, inviting you to experience the magic yourself next time you are in town. Visit The Kitchen at Priest Ranch and make the KPR Smashburger your own.

EXECUTIVE CHEF DAN SOLOMON

What's New and Notable!

BLACK KITE CELLARS, FREESTONE New Tasting Room Opens

Black Kite Cellars, a family-owned boutique producer of sitespecific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay primarily from Sonoma County’s ocean-kissed, coastal appellations, is the only wine producer with a tasting room in the Freestone Historic District, seven miles from the Pacific Ocean’s coastline. The proximity to the coast and the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean make the West Sonoma Coast appellation one of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producing regions in the world. Jasper House wine tastings include a signature tasting flight consisting of a reserve tasting of Black Kite Cellars’ currently released wines from the Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley appellations, along with selected library wines from the cellar. More experiences will be offered in the coming months.

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DANE CELLARS, GLEN ELLEN New Tasting Tank Opens

Anyone who has spent time in Glen Ellen knows that The Tank is a landmark there. The history of The Tank goes back more than 160 years! When wine tasting at Dane Cellars, enjoy a selection of wines inside The Tank itself. Journey through the story of one of the oldest, most enchanting buildings in Sonoma Valley inside the cozy circular room with standing room for up to 6 people. Tastings are also available on the patio and at the Winemaker’s Roundtable.   danecellars.com

SILVER TRIDENT WINERY, YOUNTVILLE Tasting Room Moves to a New Location

Silver Trident Winery’s new Country Estate Home includes private tasting rooms named “The Woodlands” and “Horse and Hounds,” as envisioned by Los Angeles based Trevor Howells Interior Design.

The Tasting Home continues to offer its Napa Valley appellation wines as well as its proprietary Benevolent Dictator coffee, Apollo’s Folly Olive Oil, Playing With Fire Candles and a wide range of Ralph Lauren Home products, from furniture to tabletop items, artwork and more. When booking your tasting, reserve the Potato Chip Extravaganza! Crunchy, salty, fun and ridiculously delicious, the Potato Chip Extravaganza is unlike any other tasting that you may have experienced, featuring five Silver Trident wines, lovingly paired with five different artisanal potato chips.

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TASTE OF SONOMA, JUNE 22

Tickets on sale now – early bird pricing through May 31

Excitement is building for this year’s Taste of Sonoma, planned for June 22 on the beautiful grounds of KendallJackson Wine Estate & Gardens. One of Sonoma County’s most highly anticipated events will include a walk-around wine tasting, garden tours, insider wine tours, VIP wine experiences, complimentary food trucks, themed lounges and more! Take advantage of early bird pricing through May 31.

Experience the bounty of Sonoma County with access to over 60 wine varietals from 19 unique growing areas. Meet the vintners in the Grand Tasting American Viticultural Area (AVA) Tents, sponsored by WineHop App. General admission will be from 12 to 4pm VIP Club Reserve ticket holders will enjoy early admission at 11am with access throughout the day to limited-production, reserve, and award-winning wines poured by the winemakers and owners of Sonoma County’s world-class wineries. Passed appetizers by John Ash & Co. hosted by Vintners Resort will complement these exclusive wine selections. All ticket holders will enjoy complimentary signature menu selections from the region’s most popular food trucks at the Nosh Food Truck Plaza.

Enjoy a chilled splash of one of Kendall-Jackson’s wines paired with Chef Tracey’s paella at the Kendall-Jackson Garden Bar. Sip and relax in the Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma Summer Lounge and enjoy El Porteño empanadas with sparkling wine in the Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge, beautifully transformed into a lively Spanish salón. Plan your wine layover at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) interactive travel lounge for a chance to win prizes. Take a break between wine tasting, relax and refresh your palate in the beer garden featuring a selection of Sonoma County brews. Enhance your day with add-on experiences such as Insider Wine Tours and KendallJackson Garden Tours. Easily plan your Taste of Sonoma experience with the WineHop app to make sure you don’t miss the wineries or attractions you most want to visit.

“We love welcoming locals and visitors alike to Taste of Sonoma each year,” said Michael Haney, Executive Director of Sonoma County Vintners, who produces the annual event. “Our vintners enjoy connecting with wine lovers, and local brewers and chefs are thrilled to showcase their most delicious Sonoma County offerings.”

Early bird ticket purchases made by May 31 will receive special pricing, from $190 General Admission to $240 VIP Club Reserve. All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Pets are not permitted, only service animals will be granted entry. TasteofSonoma.com

Gif�s that Sparkle

Your search for the perfect gift is over! Whether you’re saying ‘Thank You’, ‘Congratulations’ or ‘I Love You’, nothing marks the moment quite like sparkling wine. Take the guesswork out of gifting and share Breathless Bubbles with friends and loved ones.

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Bubbling with gratitude to support all the Luther Burbank Center’s efforts in nurturing the local arts community!

Effervescent Events

A Breathless Mother’s Day Brunch May 12th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Indulge in a brunch from Criminal Baking Company paired with our bubbles, and relax to live piano entertainment from Nick Foxer. An Evening of Bubbles & Crêpes May 17th, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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A harmonious blend of savory delights and sparkling sensations!

Fine Wine Meets Fine Art

Founded as a collaboration between Winemaker Joe Benziger and Artist Bob Nugent in 1987, Imagery Estate Winery is a marriage of art and wine. Unique varietals with a twist such as Lagrein, Malbec, Primitivo, Tannat, Viognier, and Albariño are produced along with California favorites such as Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, and white blends. Their wines not only reflect artistry on the inside of the bottle but on the outside label as well. For each wine, every vintage will receive a different commissioned artwork to be featured as the label. The original canvas is then received into their gallery collection onsite with pieces showcased on rotation throughout the tasting room.

The common thread uniting each label is the requirement each artist incorporate a Parthenon into the piece. Often small and obscure, it pays homage to a hand-drawn sketch

Bob once made of a smaller replica Parthenon located at Benziger Winery. The nod to this iconic structure connects the two properties and two generations of family winemaking. An adaptation of the original sketch can be found on their flagship Bordeaux Blend, Pallas. Unlike their other wines, the label for this special bottling remains constant for each vintage. Now leading the charge at Imagery are two dynamic and accomplished young women: Jamie Benziger and Kara Lynae de Lambert . With the last name of Benziger, Jamie knew she had big shoes to fill when her father Joe retired from Imagery Estate in 2017. While completing her marketing and wine business degrees at Sonoma State University, she interned at Gundlach Bundschu, St. Francis Winery, and did a harvest in New Zealand. But it was working in the lab at Benziger and being mentored by her father which affirmed

BY TANYA SEIBOLD

es ta te winery

Jamie Benziger:

• Wine Enthusiast’s 2019 Tastemaker 40 Under 40

• 2019 Best Women Winemaker, International Women’s Wine Competition

her calling. Her first release, a Tempranillo Rosé, sold out in two months, and her portfolio of wines and recognition have grown with each vintage.

Kara Lynae de Lambert, Imagery Curator: Kara’s background in art history and arts management lead her to Imagery Estate where creative expression has been at the forefront of each bottle since the winery’s inception. Over the past ten years, Kara has managed the winery’s Artistry Label Program commissioning emerging and established artists for the wine label brand. A staggering total of 700 pieces from 400 artists will grace the front label of 30 unique bottlings per year. Kara selects the artists whose works are varied in medium, techniques, and expression and then she and Jamie taste together while viewing the submissions to find the right expression for that varietal and vintage.

Taste and View

The tasting room offers a wide variety of tastings experiences and walk-ins are welcome. The pinnacle of their tastings is the Collections Tasting with Gallery Tour. Here, you will be immersed in the fine arts and fine wine. This intimate, seated, and semi-private experience highlights their most coveted small lot wines and includes the story behind each label. Includes hosted gallery tour and seated exploration of five unique wines led by one of their seasoned wine specialists. Available Friday-Sunday at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3pm; on Mondays at 10:30am and 1pm.

$60 per guest; $48 for wine club members.

Bocce & Bottle Service

Gather friends and family to savor a glass of one of Imagery’s unique wines while you enjoy a private game of bocce at their recently renovated lawn area. Your experience is hosted by a knowledgeable wine specialist who will share insights into their uncommon varietals, blends, and artwork. Available Thursday-Monday from 10:30am. Reservations required. $50 per guest; $40 for wine club members. Includes one glass of wine per person. Additional wine and food options are available for purchase in the tasting room or pack a picnic as outside food is allowed.

Winners annouced from the 2024 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge!

Imagery takes home three Best of Class and Best of Show Rosé!

• Best of Show Rosé and Best of Class: 2023 Imagery Estate Winery Aleatico Rosé

• Best of Class: 2022 Imagery Estate Winery Primitivo

• Best of Class: 2021 Imagery Estate Winery Sangiovese

THURSDAY-MONDAY 14335 Hwy 12, Glen Ellen | 707-935-3000 | imagerywinery.com

Jill Benziger, VIP Hospitality Ambassador, with Jamie Benziger and Kara Lynae de Lambert

FARMERS MARKETS Embrace Fresh Produce and Sustainable Living

BY TANYA SEIBOLD

With the abundance of fertile valleys and a longstanding history of farming in wine country, it’s no surprise our soils, climate, and dedicated farmers yield the finest foods and produce. All proudly grown, freshly picked, and brought to a farmers market near you. Your local farmers market is a place for the community to gather, explore new tastes, and where agricultural bounty and family stories are shared.

Savoring produce at the peak of its season and meeting the people who grow your food is the best reason to support your local farmers market. Most of the foods are minimally processed, and generally free from pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and genetic modification. Often heirloom varieties and breeds are used in conjunction with organic farming methods to offer the highest quality product to customers.

Most markets are now operating on a regular schedule through early autumn, so get down to yours to meet your growers, ranchers, and farmers. Ask questions about their sustainability practices and crop varieties; dive into how your food is grown. Get inspired by the shapes, colors, textures, smells, and flavors of healthy, fresh, local ingredients lovingly tended by a small family farmer. Learn preservation techniques, recipes, and prep tips for what you just bought. By making a local farmers market part of your weekly routine, shopping becomes a joy rather than a chore.

CALISTOGA FARMERS MARKET / Clark James Mishler Photography

SONOMA FARMERS’ MARKET / Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau

SONOMA

Santa Rosa Farmers Markets

• Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road Saturdays • 8:30am-1pm • year round Wednesdays • 8:30am-1pm • March-December

The oldest and largest farmers market in Sonoma County, this market averages more than 50 vendors, and is consistently named the ‘Best Farmers Market’ in Sonoma County. Free parking on-site. CalFresh, Senior Nutrition Program Voucher, and Market Match Programs accepted.

• Santa Rosa Downtown Market Courthouse Square, Fourth Street from Mendocino Avenue to E Street, Santa Rosa Wednesdays • 5pm-8:30pm • May-August

The streets come alive with the colors and aromas of farmfresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, homemade baked goods, and handcrafted wares. From organic heirloom tomatoes to fragrant lavender bouquets, there’s something to delight all the senses.

• Mercadito Market at Roseland Village Roseland Village, 777 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa Thursdays • 2pm-6pm, Sundays • 11am-3pm • year-round

Enjoy the vibrancy of the Latino community in southwest Santa Rosa. The Mercadito Market offers a selection of farm-grown produce, meats, dairy products, and traditional Mexican baked goods. Come hungry as this market shares a space with Mitote Food Park, a gathering of food trucks where you can taste a rainbow of Mexican street food.

• Oakmont Certified Farmers Market

Wells Fargo Bank parking lot at Oakmont Drive and White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa Saturdays • 9am-noon • year-round

• Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market 1501 Farmers Lane, between Hoen Avenue and Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa Wednesdays • 9am-1pm Saturdays • 8:30am-1pm • year-round

Sonoma Valley Farmers Markets

• Sonoma Tuesday Night Market

Historic Sonoma Plaza in downtown Sonoma Tuesday nights • 5-8pm • May - September

Enjoy small-town flavor with a hyper-local focus. The town of Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market is a place to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally. Shop in-season fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, local eggs, and honey. There are several baked goods, plants, flowers, and handmade gifts vendors, too. Enjoy live local music, beer and wine, or a meal from one of their many food trucks/stands, made from market ingredients, of course! EBT Market Match and CalFresh/Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) are welcomed.

• Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers' Market

Arnold Field parking lot, 280 1st Street West, Sonoma Fridays • 9am-12:30pm • year-round

Petaluma Farmers Markets

CalFresh, MarketMatch, and SNAP accepted. Limited parking on-site at each market; carpool, walk, or bicycle suggested.

• Petaluma East Side Farmers Market

320 North McDowell Blvd at Lucchesi Park

Tuesdays • 10am-1:30pm • year-round

20+ vendors selling artisan foods, lunch fare, flowers, baked goods, hand-made soaps, and more.

• Petaluma Farmers Market at Walnut Park

Downtown Petaluma at 4th Street & D Street

Saturdays • 2-5pm• May 4-November 23

A wonderful selection of flowers, grass-fed meat and poultry, fish and shellfish, baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables. Musicians play from a central gazebo.

• Petaluma Evening Farmers Market

175 Fairgrounds Drive, Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds Thursdays • 4-8pm • July-September

10-20 vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, artisan cheeses, bake goods, canned items, fresh meat & fish, and local crafts. Bring a picnic and people-watch until dusk.

More Farmers Markets ~ Sonoma County

• Bodega Bay Community Farmers Market

Located behind the community center at 2255 Highway 1. Sundays • 10am-2pm • May 30-October 31.

• Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market Tuesdays • 3-6pm • April-November

• Cotati Community Farmers Market La Plaza Park (Old Redwood Highway & West Sierra Avenue) Wednesdays • 4:30pm–7:30pm • June–September.

• Forestville Certified Farmers Market

6990 Front Street at 2nd Street, Forestville Tuesdays • 4-7:30pm • June-September

• Healdsburg Certified Farmers Market-Saturday West Plaza Parking Lot, North & Vine Streets, Healdsburg Saturdays • 8:30am-noon • April-December

• Occidental Community Farmers Market Main Street between 1st and 3rd Streets, south end of downtown Occidental Fridays • 4pm-dusk • May-October

• Rohnert Park Farmers Market (certified)

500 City Center Drive at Lynn Conde Way, Rohnert Park Fridays • 4-7pm • June-August

• Russian River Certified Farmers Market 4th and Church Street, Guerneville Thursdays • 3-7pm • June-August

• Sebastopol Certified Farmers Market 6901 McKinley at Weeks Way, Sebastopol Sundays • 9am-1:30pm • year-round

• Windsor Certified Farmers Market Market Street & McClelland Drive, Windsor Sundays • 10am-1pm, May-December

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Napa Valley Farmers Markets

• Napa Farmers Market

City of Napa parking lot at 1100 West Street Saturdays • 8am-12pm • year-round

Tuesdays • 8am-12pm • April 2-December 17 • rain or shine

Napa County’s largest year-round California Certified Farmers Market. Showcases local farmers, food producers, and artisans from across wine country.

A lively community gathering place. Stop in for chef demos, your weekly green-grocery shop, and enjoy the food bites from the artisan producers. By shopping at the Napa Farmers Market, you are supporting small, familyowned farms with sustainable agricultural practices. CalFresh customers receive double benefits for fruits and vegetables with Market Match.

• Calistoga Farmers Market

Washington Street across from City Hall, Calistoga Saturdays • 9am-1pm • year-round • rain or shine

Bring farm fresh home. Explore locally grown produce in the quaint town of Calistoga in northern Napa Valley. More than 30 vendors offer seasonal fruits & vegetables, colorful cut-flowers & nursery grown plants, gourmet & pre-packaged food, olive oils & vinegars, fresh seafood, sweet and savory baked goods, local art.

• St. Helena Farmers Market

Crane Park, 360 Crane Avenue, St. Helena Fridays • 7:30am-noon • May-October • rain or shine Shop for fruit, vegetables, baked goods, handmade jewelry, pottery, and local small bites.

Lake County Farmers Markets

• Farmers Market at The Mercantile Shannon Family Wines, 4350 Thomas Drive, Kelseyville Saturdays • 10am-1pm • year round • rain or shine

• Tuesday Market at Library Park 225 Park Street, Lakeport Tuesdays • 10am-1pm • May-September

• Middletown Farmers Market

Middletown Square Park, Middletown Fridays • 4-8pm • April-November

• Lovisone Vineyards and Farmstand

12100 Hwy 29, across from C Street, Lower Lake Saturdays • 9am-1pm • May-November

• The Little Red Hen Farmers Market

6264 E. Hwy 20, corner of 11th Avenue, Lucerne Fridays • 9am-1pm • May-November

• Clearlake Certified Farmers Market

Tractor Supply parking lot, 15930 Dam Road, Clearlake Saturdays • 4:30-7:30pm • April-September

• Hidden Valley Lake Market

18657 Oak Meadow Drive, Middletown Sundays • 10am-1pm • year-round

Makers Markets

Wine Country is home not only to amazing agricultural producers, but this region also boasts award-winning and nationally recognized artists and creative makers. From jewelry, home décor, clothing and accessories, to gourmet foods and beverages, and more, you can meet each maker at these artisan marketplaces to learn more about their craft.

Sonoma County Makers Markets

• Barn5400 Mother’s Day Market – May 4

Barn5400, 5400 Old Redwood Hwy, Petaluma 10am-3pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day early at the this familyfriendly event. Explore a wide variety of goods from handmade jewelry and crafts to gourmet treats … you’re sure to find something special that Mom will love. Plus, keep the little ones entertained with a variety of fun activities! barn5400.com

• Spring Bazaar – May 4

Bacchus Landing, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg, 11am-5pm

Shop the curated marketplace surrounding the Piazza, which has gift-worthy treasures and bites from local makers and merchants, just in time for Mother’s Day. Live Music by Nick Foxer 12-4pm bacchuslanding.com

• Spring Makers Market – May 11

Meadowcroft Cellars, 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood 12-4pm

Sip, shop, and savor your way through the market. One-of-a-kind goods crafted by talented artisans like Falling for Dainty, Sinful Sweets, Spark Clay Hands, Lovey Coffee, Hot Drops, Living Being Farms, Jojo’s Treats, LALA’s Jam Bar, Golden Sunset Candles, Figone’s Olive Oil , The Sweet Spot, Stellar Stained Glass, Love Charlie Biscuits, and the Sonoma Cheese Factory. Live music by local artist Lucas Domingue. Vertical tasting of Muscardini Sangiovese wines and a Magnum Bar featuring flagship wines, Tesoro and Fortuna.

Rosé cocktail station where you can sample three delightful local rosé cocktail recipes featuring Muscardini Cellars Rosato di Sangiovese!

Handmade pizzas and salads from Happy Cat Pizza featuring locally sourced ingredients, perfectly complementing your tasting experience.

$35 includes access to market, lunch provided by Happy Cat Pizza, wine tastings at all featured wine bars. Children under 12 do not require a ticket. muscardinicellars.com

• SOCO Market – June 15, July 13, August 2

Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa • 5pm-9pm

A showcase for small, millennial-owned businesses to connect with the community and to grow their business. thesocomarket.com

• The Trade Outdoor Marketplace

The Barlow, 6770 McKinley Steet, Sebastopol

Every third Sunday • 11am-4pm

New to west county, this outdoor marketplace located at the Barlow in downtown Sebastopol features art, jewelry, plants, clothing, candles and home goods, foods, and gifts. Live music all day. The place for one-ofa-kind vintage treasures and finds.

• Patchwork Shows Sebastopol – May 18

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

282 S. High Street, Sebastopol

Support your local maker with crafting activities, meet the makers, food, music, and more. arhandmadelife.com

• Made Local Marketplace

2421 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa

Open daily 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Experience the wonderful selection of products all made in Sonoma County and the North Bay featurings items from hundreds of local artists, makers, producers and manufacturers. madelocalmarketplace.com

Napa County Makers Markets

• Makers Market on First Street

Downtown Napa on First Street at 1300 First Street Sunday, 10am-7:30pm, Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm

A year-round brick-and-mortar store featuring American craftsmanship where modern and heritageinspired products come to life. Each vendor’s product is vetted to ensure it’s well-designed, long-lasting, and either organic, sustainable, or ethically produced.

The Makers Market supports local artists by bringing awareness to artisans, craftsmen, jewelers, and creative minds alike and offers a local platform to showcase/sell their locally made goods.

Open Air Artisan Faire – June 1, July 6, August 2, October 5, November 2, December 8

Downtown Napa along First Street • 11am-5pm

The outdoor celebration is where you can meet their makers in person. Live music throughout the day. firststreetnapa.com

• 50th Anniversary Napa Gifts ‘N Tyme Holiday Faire –November 22, 23 & 24

Chardonnay Hall at the Napa Valley Expo

575 3rd St, Napa

This well-attended event is a charming collection of local crafts people and their creations. Held each holiday season, the faire features artisans and crafts from in and around Napa Valley. facebook.com/NapaGiftsNTymeHolidayFaire

New Release Wine Recommendations

by Melissa Vogt

These new releases are a strong showing as we ease into spring, and make for perfect sips for Mother’s Day, showcasing four distinct varietals for every type of mom.

Charles Krug 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, $23

You can’t beat the price on this Charles Krug 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, and at a low 12.9% abv, it’s a great daytime spring sipper. Bountiful aromas of lemon blossom and honeydew emanate from the glass, while the palate gives way to richer notes of guava, melon and pear, combined with savory lemongrass. It’s medium-bodied on the palate and full of texture. This is a lovely and classic rendition of this varietal from Napa Valley.

Lang & Reed

2022 Napa Valley Chenin Blanc, $75

The 2022 Lang & Reed Napa Valley Chenin Blanc is a lush and expressive rendition of this varietal. The nose shows off fragrant aromas of ripe stone fruit and honeysuckle. On the palate, this Chenin Blanc offers juicy peach, pear, and savory minerality. As the wine opens, it reveals deeper complexity, with hints of toasted almond and vanilla. The rich texture is balanced by vibrant acidity, culminating in a persistent finish. This is a Chenin Blanc that showcases the exceptional potential of this varietal in Napa Valley.

Perry

Papapietro Perry’s Pinot Noir is always a delight. This 2021 Sonoma Coast bottling offers a bouquet of red cherry and cranberry. The medium-bodied palate leads with flavors of wild raspberry and ripe red cherries, with a hint of minerality and savory forest notes in the background. The variety of flavors give this wine nice layering and depth. It’s fresh and fruit-forward, though never heavy handed, with lots of cool-climate personality.

Pine Ridge Vineyards

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, $70

The Pine Ridge 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is both rich and elegant. It’s balanced and approachable, blending 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petite Sirah and 5% Malbec. The Merlot adds a nice silky texture while the Petite Sirah boosts its gorgeous color, and the Malbec helps to ease the grippy tannins. The fruit-forward, chocolatecovered cherry and blueberry notes mix well with the baking spice backbone. It’s a beautiful wine now, but one that will also certainly age well.

Papapietro

202 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, $61

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

Outdoor Tastings & Private Seating Areas with Award-Winning Hospitality

TASTING ROOM OPEN DAILY 10AM-5:30PM. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 1563 St. Helena Hwy. S. • St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-9454 • whitehalllane.com

Savor Spring

Duck Breast with Blackberry Sauce

Paired with Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

This exceptional spring recipe pairing embodies a medley of flavors, offering a tantalizing balance between the tenderly seared duck, luscious blackberry sauce, and the luxurious essence of the iconic Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Complemented by notes of dark berries, black plum, and vanilla, the Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon exudes depth, complexity, and enduring elegance, elevating the dining experience to new heights.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or seeking to elevate your spring table with an unforgettable dining experience, this pairing promises to captivate the senses and create lasting impressions, celebrating the harmony of flavors and the art of indulgence.

Duck Breast with Blackberry Sauce

Paired with Georges de Latour

Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Ingredients for Duck Breast

• 2 duck breasts, skin scored

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Ingredients for Blackberry Sauce

• 1 cup fresh blackberries

• 1/2 cup of cooking red wine

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust based on tartness of the berries)

• 1 sprig of thyme

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Season the duck breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breasts skin-side down and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Flip the breasts over and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 5-7 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.

While the duck is roasting, combine the blackberries, Cabernet Sauvignon, balsamic vinegar, honey (or sugar), and thyme in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the berries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, if desired.

Season with salt and pepper.

Slice the duck breasts thinly. Arrange the slices on plates and drizzle with the blackberry sauce. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a sprig of thyme for an elegant presentation.

Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has been widely recognized as the benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford since its inaugural vintage in 1936. An understanding of this terroir comes from more than 100 years of creating rich, classic Napa Valley wines.

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

Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge

Standing like a crown jewel of the Historic Sonoma Plaza, the luxurious six-room boutique Ledson Hotel & Zina Lounge bring guests back in time to an era of grandeur. 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 watching the sunset from the sidewalk seating. Cheese & charcuterie plates are available to elevate your experience.

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Around the world, springtime brings a sense of rejuvenation. In the warmer days of wine country, we see bud break in the vineyards, wildflowers popping up, and longer days to spend on outdoor activities. A popular past time year-round, hiking gets a boost come spring with more people on the trails. Luckily, some wineries offer options for hiking that can often be less crowded than public trails. If you’re seeking a little solitude and an off-the-beaten-path experience, why not combine a tasting appointment with a hike at one of the following wineries?

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SONOMA COUNTY –

Bartholomew Park Winery, Sonoma

Explore the 3+ miles of trails within Bartholomew Park, taking in the duck pond and windmill, weaving through mature oaks, madrones, redwoods and vineyards, following wildflowers up the log steps and cresting at a view of San Francisco Bay.

Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen

Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Benziger Family Winery boasts an expansive estate with hiking trails that wind through their biodynamic vineyards. The trails offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the estate’s diverse ecosystem while learning about sustainable farming practices and organic viticulture. Knowledgeable guides will lead guests through rows of meticulously tended grapevines. Along the way, hikers learn about Benziger’s commitment to biodynamic farming, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of soil, plants, animals, and humans, the highlight of which is the insect garden, where visitors can see firsthand the beneficial insects that help to maintain a healthy balance in the vineyard ecosystem. From ladybugs to lacewings, the garden is teeming with life, providing a fascinating glimpse into the natural world. The trail culminates at a scenic overlook, where hikers can relax and enjoy a glass of Benziger’s award-winning wine while taking in panoramic views of the vineyards below. After the walk, stay and enjoy a boxed lunch from the Glen Ellen Market – select your sandwich option online at check-out.

Kunde Family Winery, Kenwood

Hike and Taste in the Vineyards

Take a fun, casual hike through Kunde’s 1,850-acre volcanic and vertical estate. This is a remarkable opportunity to see sustainable winegrowing practices at work while taking in wine country’s spectacular scenery. Meander through a range of distinct ecosystems and native habitats as you learn how each one uniquely contributes to the process of sustainable winegrowing for Kunde Family Winery. Experience grape-to-glass firsthand by tasting wines along the way in the very vineyards where the grapes are grown. This moderately strenuous hike lasts approximately four hours. The tour is $40 per person. Reservations are required and space is limited to 30 people. Best to pack a sack lunch, wear sunscreen and appropriate footwear.

Donum Estate, Sonoma

The Carneros Experience showcases Donum Estate’s signature Carneros property with one of the world’s largest accessible private sculpture collections. This 60-minute experience starts with a splash of award-winning wine, then visitors are invited to taste Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from certified organic Carneros Estate Vineyard while enjoying a guided walking tour of the culinary garden, and private, open-air sculpture collection. The tour concludes in the newest tasting venue, Vertical Panorama Pavilion. This experience is offered daily, by reservation, at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3:30pm for $100 per person.

Cline Cellars, Sonoma

Visitors can book a behind the scenes vineyard hike up Cline Family Cellars’ Hat Strap Hill Take in the spring air, see what stage the vineyard is at, and learn about the farming practices the Cline Family has carried on from generation to generation. A breathtaking view, estate wine tasting, and light bites await at the top. This moderate (steep) hike lasts for approximately 2.5 hours and is available for a small tasting fee. Reservations required.

Notre Vue Estate Winery & Vineyards, Windsor

To include some wellness with your wine tasting, the property here features 350 acres of “Forever Wild” protected open space and 250 acres of beautiful rolling vineyards. Trails are accessible by wine club members. For single-dayuse simply purchase the Member for a Day package which includes three bottles of wine.

Medlock Ames, Healdsburg

Bell Mountain Immersive Sound Experience

In this 90-minute private tasting experience at Bell Mountain Ranch, guests will explore the sights and sounds of the property through a self-guided audio experience developed by local sound artist, Hugh Livingston. Following the walking tour, our wine educator will guide the guests through a flight of five estate wines. $75

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Hudson Ranch, Napa

Need a little break between tastings? For an additional $20, add on a hike prior to your tasting experience at Hudson Ranch. Take a scenic hike on a private 3-mile hiking trail around the ranch and enjoy expansive views of the vineyards and the bay. Hiking reservations are only available as an add-on to a tasting and must be reserved in advance. Contact the winery to book your hike. Members can hike complimentary up to 4 people.

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa

While not a winery, di Rosa offers hiking trails through its picturesque sculpture garden and wildlife preserve. Visitors can explore the estate’s outdoor art installations and encounter native wildlife amidst the vineyards and wetlands.

Pine Ridge Vineyards, Napa

This grape-to-glass experience begins with some trail treats, followed by a hike through beautiful, dramatically terraced hillside vineyards.

Learn about how sustainable farming techniques build to deliver supremely high-quality grapes. As you are led through the vineyard, you’ll learn about diverse ecosystems, why Stags Leap District locations matter, and why these vineyards are so distinct. Taste Stags Leap District wines alongside wines from other appellations and revel in the variation at play. Scheduled hikes are available Saturday May 18, 25, Saturday June 1, 15, 22, 29, Saturday July 6, 13, 27 from 9:30am to 11 am , Cost is $150 per person.

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Six Sigma Ranch & Winery, Lower Lake

Six Sigma welcomes wine enthusiasts and adventurers who are seeking a different kind of wine country experience. Located at the foot of the Vaca Mountains, Six Sigma offers guests the chance to explore its expansive property on foot with six miles of hiking trails that wind through oak-studded hills and beautiful meadows. Hikers have an opportunity to see a diverse array of wildlife ranging from deer and wild turkeys to the elusive mountain lion. Also watch for hidden waterfalls, tranquil ponds, and ancient oak groves. At the highest peak, a breathtaking view of Clearlake awaits in the distance. A trip back to the tasting room makes for a full and fun day.

BY JODY PURDOM

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!!

Monday - Friday 8am to 2pm Saturday & Sunday 8am to 3pm 1408 Clay St, Napa 707-252-1408 petitsoleilonclay.com

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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

H 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

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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

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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

NapaSport SteakHouse – A Local Favorite! • Affordable Certified Angus Beef dinners • Inventive dishes, craft cocktails, curated wine list

• Event spaces, up to 100 • Private dining • Custom menus

• Watch your favorite game on 14 HDTVs

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

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

Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar

American sports bar; full bar, outdoor seating

HAPPYHour!

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

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

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

• N apa Valley Drifters (707) 492-5701 napavalleydrifters.com

• S onoma Ballooning (707) 819-9223 sonomaballooning.com

• Napa Valley Aloft (855) 944-4408 ballooning@nvaloft .com nvaloft .com

• Wine Country Balloons (707) 538-7359 hotline@balloontours.com winecountryballoons.com

• Napa Valley Drifters (707) 492-5701 napavalleydrifters.com

CYCLING

• Sonoma Ballooning (707) 819-9223 sonomaballooning.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 www.fattirebikerentals.org

H NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS (707) 944-2453 info@napavalleybiketours.com napavalleybiketours.com

• Getaway Adventures 800-499-2453

info@getawayadventures.com getawayadventures.com

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

• Napa Native Tours (707) 815-0172 WineTours@NapaNative.com www.napanative.com

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.

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 info@balloonrides.com balloonrides.com

• Balloons Above the Valley 800-464-6824 info@balloonrides.com balloonrides.com

• N apa Valley Balloons 800-253-2224 info@napavalleyballoons.com napavalleyballoons.com

• N apa Valley Aloft (855) 944-4408 ballooning@nvaloft.com nvaloft.com

• Napa Valley Balloons 800-253-2224 info@napavalleyballoons.com napavalleyballoons.com

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.

• Wine Country Balloons (707) 538-7359 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

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

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

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

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.

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

• 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 WineTours@NapaNative.com www.napanative.com

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

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

★ NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS (707) 944-2453 info@napavalleybiketours.com napavalleybiketours.com

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

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

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

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

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

★SONOMA VALLEY BIKE TOURS Sonoma (707) 996-2453 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

BOCCE COURT AT IMGERY ESTATE WINERY

• 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

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

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

• Transcendence Theatre Co – Sonoma 877-424-1414, transcendencetheatre.org

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

Wine Country Calendar

ONGOING SATURDAYS

LIVE MUSIC

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Enjoy live local music and a glass of wine! Bring your own picnic or order from one of the great restaurants in Jack London Village. 2-4pm, passaggiowines.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Guest Winery Saturdays

Oakville Grocery, Oakville

Each week, a distinguished guest winery will showcase select wines, offering you an opportunity to explore and savor new flavors or cherished favorites. 1-3pm, oakvillegrocery.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Secret Menu

The Beacon, Sonoma

Special artisan cocktails/mocktails taubfamilyoutpost.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Vinyl in the Vineyard Goosecross Cellars, Yountville

The Goosers spin some of their favorite artists spanning multiple decades. Everything from Abba to Zac Brown, Jack White to Jack Black, The Beasties to The Bee Gees to T-Swift, and more! 10am-3:30pm, RSVP, goosecross.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 is 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! 6-9pm www.johnnyscalistoga.com

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Ty’s Tuesday Happy Hour

Ty Caton Vineyards, Kenwood

Unwind and savor Moon Mountain District wines including the acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, blends and other estate produced wines in the relaxing tasting room. Discounted wines. $15 flights with snacks, 3pm-close, tycaton.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 WEDNESDAYS

Wine & Sunsets

Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa

Enjoy Paradise Ridge wines paired with beautiful Russian River Valley sunsets while enjoying gourmet local food trucks and live music! Wines are available to purchase by glass or bottle. Tickets vary from $10-$25 6-8pm prwinery.com

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 THROUGH OCT. 31

Happy Hour

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville

Special prices on wines by the glass, beer from local craft breweries, and a selection of delicious small bites and appetizers prepared to order. Don’t forget the live music! 5-730pm, russianrivervineyards.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

Trivia Night/Live Music

Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma 7pm, sonomapub.com Trivia Wednesdays. Live music 6 nights/week.

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

ETUDE UNPLUGGED

Etude Wines, Napa

Enjoy acoustic music in the courtyard, complemented by local Napa Valley food trucks. 12-5pm, etudewines.com

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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 FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

Summer Music Series

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

Come to the front lawn every Friday & Saturday night through October for Sonoma’s favorite summer music series! Cozy up at one of the outdoor firepits, enjoy seasonal bites from CaliForno Street Eats food truck, and sip on your favorite cocktails and Sonoma wines from 38º North Bar! 5-8pm, fairmont.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 MAY

Washed Ashore – Art to Save the Sea Cameo Cinema, St. Helena

May 4 – Enjoy free popcorn and fountain drinks as you enjoy a ‘sneak peek’. Made completely of plastic debris collected from beaches, the colorful and dramatic sculptures of marine animals represent the more than 315 billion pounds of plastic in oceans today and underscore the need for wildlife conservation.

May 4 – Free interactive arts workshop with Brad Parks, the Conservation Education Director at Washed Ashore. cameocinema.com

MAY 1

Pizza and Pinot

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville

Enjoy wine, beer, live music, and pizza from Happy Cat Pizza. 5-7:30pm, russianrivervineyards.com

MAY 2

We11ness Experience ∙ Physical

Eleven Eleven Wines, Napa

Join the proprietors & personal trainers of Napa Valley’s Bare Health, Matt Kathol & Tessa Mini, for a group discussion, exercise, and sound healing to connect to your mind, body, and spirit. Following our physical wellness activity, reward yourself with some Eleven Eleven Wines and pairings by Graze Provisions!

5:30-7:30pm, $35, elevenelevenwines.com

MAY 3

Food Truck Fridays

Gehricke Wines, Sonoma

Taco San Juan – Authentic Mexican Cuisine 4-8pm, gehrickewines.com/visit-us

MAY 3

WINEMAKER’S DINNER

V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena Gold Club | President’s Club | Hall of Fame Members Only Event

This intimate dinner event is held exclusively for the very best members to celebrate them along with the very best wines and new Paradiso and allocated releases.

MAY 3

CAMBIUM VERTICAL

WINEMAKER DINNER

Sequoia Grove Winery, Rutherford

This is sure to be a night unlike any other experienced at Sequoia Grove before.

Enjoy a six-vintage library vertical of the flagship wine, Cambium, with a multi-course seasonal menu expertly crafted to elevate the enjoyment of these wines.

Join Sequoia Grove Winemaker Jesse Fox and President Rick Bonitati for this night to remember. This event pairs top-tier culinary excellence with a vertical selection of Cambium. Seats are highly limited. $325, 15-8:30, pm, sequoiagrove.com

MAY 3

Live Music on the Terrace Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

Music: Carlos Herrera

Food: Platanito Latin Cuisine food truck

First seated and tables go quickly –feel free to bring folding chairs and blankets for spacious lawn seating. 5 -7pm, merryvale.com

MAY 3-5

St. Helena’s Annual Sidewalk Sale Main Street, St. Helena

Head to the historic shopping district for great deals on home goods, last season clothing, accessories, art, and more!

Make a day of it, sip, shop, and dine St. Helena! www.sthelena.com

It’s time to uncork an exquisite evening exclusively for the very best members. This night, we’ll be offering a few unexpected treasures from the cellar, featuring coveted older vintage Cabernets and Paradiso, each aged to perfection. Every wine will be expertly paired with the culinary artistry of M ichelin Star Chef Stefano Masanti, offering a decadent taste of Italy with every dish.

Join Winery President Tom Davies, Director of Winemaking Brooks Painter, and Winemakers Jason Moravec and Peter Velleno, along with Assistant Winemaker Audrie Walsh and familiarize yourself with the extraordinary team responsible for crafting V. Sattui’s beloved wines. This night is sure to be filled with an abundance of fun, laughter, exceptional wine, and phenomenal food. Complimentary-$250, 6:30pm, Not a member? Join now! vsattui.com

MAY 3-5

Fifth Annual Inspire Napa Valley Spring Wine Weekend

Friday –VIP Welcome Dinner

Mending Wall Winery, St. Helena

Intimate, one-of-a-kind evening 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 to be enjoyed exclusively by VIP Weekend guests.

Saturday – VIP Alzheimer’s Research Update & Wine SeminarRound Pond Estate, Rutherford

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

Saturday – Wine 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 Brunch - Ad Hoc + Addendum Garden, Yountville

Farewell Yountville brunch featuring Chef Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc Fried Chicken and Waffles alongside their signature bloody mary and mimosa bar.

$1000-$75,000, inspirenapavalley.org Benefits Alzheimer’s and Dimentia research.

MAY 4

Spring Release Party

Mayacamas, Downtown Napa

Enjoy current & library wines, live music, snacks, and raffle prizes (including Mayacamas swag and wine)! $65, 2-6pm, exploretock.com

MAY 4

Kentucky Derby Party Farmstead, St. Helena

Come for the annual Kentucky Derby Party and a big-screen viewing of the 150th Run for the Roses! Make sure to dress the part as there will be prizes for Best Dressed, Best Hat, and more. $124, 1:30-4:30pm, longmeadowranch.com

MAY 4

7 Year Winery Anniversary Party

Shadybrook Estate, Napa

Travel back in time to the ’70s … with themed fun and games from body and face paint to tie-dye, and more! Dress to impress for a variety of photo opps taken in the vintage VW photobooth bus. The party continues with an al fresco dinner thoughtfully curated to pair with Shadybrook wines. After dinner show off your moves as the DJ draws you to the dance floor complete with disco lighting! $325, 5-9:30pm, shadybrookestate.com

MAY 4

Fête de la Fleur with Hailey Trefethen Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa

Celebrate the annual flowering of the vines at Fête de la Fleur! During this fun and casual event, you’ll enjoy a selection of your favorite Trefethen wines including the upcoming 2023 S.I.N. Rosé, paired with small bites and wood fired pizza at our beautiful Villa. $120, 12-3pm, trefethen.com

MAY 4

SPRING RELEASE PARTY

Whitehall Lane Winery. St. Helena

Enjoy a tasting of the latest releases in the brand new Garden Pavilion, along with live music and delicious bites to celebrate the spring season! $75, 3-6pm exploretock.com/whitehalllane

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 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 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

9th Annual Derby Party and Discussion Release

Duckhorn Vineyards, St. Helena

Tradition and excellence unite at this highly anticipated 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, 1:30-4:30pm, duckhorn.com

MAY 4

SUMMER LAWN PARTY SERIES

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

Come for fun in the Sonoma sun! Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, local food trucks, lawn games, and of course, delicious wine! Complimentary admission, wine by the glass and food available for purchase. Food available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP not required, book a picnic table for premium reserved seating. Family-friendly event, leashed dogs OK. The Spot – delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries, and so much more!

DJ Bankshot – spinning rare groove funk, soul, underground Disco, and ’80s hits. 12-3pm, imagerywinery.com

MAY 4

Spring Fling 2024

Crocker & Starr, St. Helena

Sip on Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec while enjoying delicious BBQ from a local favorite restaurant - The Q. Bring your friends and family and stroll the vineyard, and play some games. $75, 11:30am-2:30pm, crockerstarr.com

MAY 4

2021 Trilogy Release Event

Flora Springs Winery, St. Helena

Be the first to taste the 2021 Trilogy, a wine that represents a renewal of craft in both vineyard practices and winemaking and advances a nearly 40-year legacy. Talk with the Komes family, meet the winemaker and taste a barrel sample of 2023 Soliloquy. Sample library vintages paired with exquisite cuisine inspired by decades of Trilogy; prepared by renowned chef Mark Raymond. Experience Trilogy from as far back as 1990 vintage. Live DJ. $120, 12-4pm, florasprings.com

MAY 4

An Epicurean Adventure

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

An afternoon of award-winning wines paired with sweet and savory bites. Explore new vintages, small-lot releases and barrel tasting. Stroll among food stations featuring small plates complemented by a perfectly paired pour. Along with the savory, enjoy the sweet with artisanal chocolates. $80, 3-5pm, rodneystrong.com

MAY 4

Spring Bazaar/Live Music

Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

Shop the curated marketplace surrounding the Piazza with gift-worthy treasures and bites from local makers and merchants, just in time for Mother’s Day. Live Music by Nick Foxer 12-4pm. 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. 11am-5pm, free to attend. bacchuslanding.com

MAY 4

Tours With The Curator: Warrior Dogs

Napa Valley Museum, Yountville

Tours with the Curator: tour the exhibition with Jennifer Brusstar, Executive Director of the Tug McGraw Foundation, who co-curated the “Warrior Dogs” exhibition. Learn the stories of the brave four-legged fighters who protect and serve our country, along with the trainers, handlers, armed forces and first responders with whom they serve. The tour is free with Museum Admission (donations to the Warrior Dogs Project appreciated!) 12-1pm, napavalleymuseum.org

MAY 4

Derby Day Wine Release Party!

Boatique Winery, Kelseyville

Spend the afternoon enjoying good company and great wine! All wine lovers welcome! It’s Kentucky Derby Day so wear your fascinator, panama or create something fanciful to participate in a hat contest or just to look chic! Prizes for most beautiful, most laughable and most creative! $12.50, kids free, 11am-4pm, boatiquewines.com

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Barn5400 Mother’s Day Market

B arn5400, Petaluma

Celebrate Mother’s Day early at the this familyfriendly event. Explore a wide variety of goods from handmade jewelry and crafts to gourmet treats … you’re sure to find something special that Mom will love. Plus, keep the little ones entertained with a variety of fun activities! 1 0am-3pm, barn5400.com

MAY 4

Rally-4-Rianda Car Show

Adams Street, St. Helena

Food, music, beer & wine

Free admission, 10am-4pm, riandahouse.org

MAY 4 & 5

Rosé & Sauvignon Blanc

Release & Pick-Up Party

Six Sigma Ranch & Winery, Lower Lake

Enjoy a new release wine flight with complimentary food pairing. 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. $25/$35 sixsigmaranch.com

MAY 4-5

Spring Tour –

Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies

Farm Trail locations, Sonoma County Tours • Farm Stands • Tastings • Workshops

Choose your own agrarian adventure from dozens of farms and producers to discover where your food, fiber, and flowers come from. Take guided tours led by the farmers themselves. Meet farm animals. Taste farm-fresh cheese, honey, juice, wine, cider, olive oil, and preserves. Learn how to keep bees, care for horses, make jam and cheese, grow and use lavender, and plant a pollinator garden. It’s also a great chance to find unique Mother’s Day gifts! RSVP FarmTrails.org

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 the evening. 6-9pm, frankfamilyvineyards.com

MAY 5

White Wine Release Open House

Elizabeth Spencer Winery, Rutherford

Guests will be invited to spend a serene spring afternoon in our exquisite gardens. Each attendee will be gifted two tickets for a complimentary glass of our widely celebrated wines, accompanied by an assortment of light delicacies. $35, 2-4pm, elizabethspencerwinery.com

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ROSÉ AND ROSES

Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga

Celebrate all things pink with Rosé and Roses! As an upgrade to the Sterling Stroll, guests will enjoy the newest release of the Sterling Rosé, savor yummy bites, and relax with some fantastic live music. Guests are encouraged to sport their best pink outfits. With Mother’s Day following on Sunday, bring your Mom and celebrate early together. $85, sterlingvineyards.com

MAY 5

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: PICK-UP PARTY Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

An afternoon of food, wine and celebration. Hang out 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 5

Sip & Paint

Azure Wines, Napa

Local Napa artist Erin Genow will lead a 3 hour class on watercolor painting. Price includes a glass of rosé and all materials. You will go home with your creations! $75, 2-5pm, exploretock.com/azurwines

MAY 5

Cinco de Mayo Street Fiesta

La Calenda, Yountville

Enjoy local vintners, face painting, piñatas and live mariachi alongside food and drink specials created by the La Calenda team. Limited tickets are available. Tickets include entry, food and live entertainment. Wine, beer and spirits can be purchased at the event. 12-6pm, $30, lacalendamex.com

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Bubbles & Bingo: Mother’s Day Edition! Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room, Napa

As the bubbles flow, so does the excitement. The soft clink of glasses resonates with the cheers of fellow participants, echoing the shared joy of each successful bingo ball drop. Half off on all glasses of wine and special discounts bottles as well. Cheese boards and snacks are available too! 5-7pm, trinitascellars.com

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MAY 9

M ay CONVERSATION 4: Caviar!

CraftWork, Healdsburg

Just in time for Mother’s day, Portalupi brings a spectacular evening of sparkling wine and divine caviar. But more than just a taste, hear from Shaoching Bishop, Thomas Keller’s partner about this exciting new venture Regiis Ova. $ 65, 5:30-7:30pm, craftworkhbg.com

MAY 10

The Grand Barrel Party

Castello di Amrosa, Calistoga

Join the winemaking team and enjoy tasting your way through new releases and future vintages. Over 30 Castello wines available for tasting Seasonal cuisine to pair with the evening’s wines Barrel making demonstration. $190, 7-10pm, castellodiamorosa.com

MAY 10

Food Truck Fridays

Gehricke Wines, Sonoma

Sushi Shoubu – Sushi Rolls 4-8pm, gehrickewines.com/visit-us

MAY 11

2024 Spring Release Party –

Shipwrecked at Schramsberg

Schramsberg Vineyards, Calistoga

Don your finest pirate attire and embark on a nautical adventure like no other at Schramsberg & Davies Vineyards Shipwrecked Spring Release Party hosted by Hugh & Monique Davies, in collaboration with the dedicated Schramsberg team. $350, 11am-2pm, RSVP, schramsberg.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

MAY 11

RootDown, plate up dinner

Healdsburg

Small plates inspired by recent travels to Mexico City by chef Katie Powers and Naomi. Many flavors coming out of the field kitchen, designed to pair with RootDown’s bright spring release wines. A dinner for the adventurous as no menu is shared beforehand, but many delightful small plates will be dropped on the table throughtout the evening. Take one or pass it along. Come to the best backyard party with Field Day and enjoy the good stuff on a hill bluff, hosted by RootDown. 5:30pm, fielddayca.com

MAY 11

Spring Wine Trail

Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County

Join over 40 wineries for a day of Spring Adventure. What better way to enjoy spring in Sonoma County than with wine and friends?

Sip some wine while enjoying the blooming beauty of spring in the Wine Country.

Tasting of at least 2 wines at any of the 40+ participating wineries. $50, wineroad.com

MAY 11

AAPI Month –

Folding Flowers with Friends

RD Winery, Napa

Learn how to fold origami roses while sipping a glass of rosé! Celebrate the many cultures and traditions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans throughout AAPI month. Bring a friend and enjoy a glass of wine. Paper provided, wine available for purchase. Free to attend. RSVP required. 3-5pm, rdwinery.com

MAY 11

Farm Immersion Day

Tres Sabores, St. Helena

Enjoy a deep dive into regenerative farming practices featuring two incredible guest speakers! Joy Wesley of Bee-Focused and Dr. Matt Johnson of Cal Poly, Humboldt will join Julie and Miguel to share the latest on the songbirds, raptors, bees, beneficial habitat, and cutting-edge avian research here at the ranch. Prepare to be actively informed and energized! The wine will be flowing (especially our new Rosé & Sauvignon blanc!).

Enjoy an al fresco picnic lunch in the olive grove. $75, 11am-3pm, tressabores.com

MAY 11

Clementina’s Courtyard Brunch

Robert Biale Vineards, Napa

Come for a vibrant Mother’s Day Weekend

and a tribute to Clementina Biale, the heart of the winery and a symbol of unmatched hospitality, with our 2023 Greco Bianco. Bob and David share the inspiration behind Greco Bianco, a homage to Clementina’s legacy at a specially prepared brunch.

$125, 10:30am-12:30pm, biale.com

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Spring Wines & Feast at Profile Estate

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena Celebrate spring and Mother’s Day eve with Merryvale Proprietors, René, and Laurence Schlatter, at Profile Estate Vineyard. Enjoy the stunning backdrop of rolling hills and Napa Valley views while indulging in a delightful array of Merryvale Reserve wines and a casually elegant gourmet feast.

A mouthwatering menu by Calistoga Inn features live fired Whole Hog Roast, Pasta Al Fresco Salad, Mixed Greens, Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad, Brioche Buns, a Dessert Station of Trifles, Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake, and more. Don’t miss out on this inaugural spring celebration at Profile Estate. Limited. $295, 11am-2pm RSVP, merryvale.com

MAY 11

Spring Release Party

Baldacci Family Vineyards, Napa

Be among the first to taste the eagerly awaited spring releases while you enjoy delicious small bites and stunning vineyard views. $75, 1-3pm, baldaccivineyards.com

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Mother’s Day Champagne & Cupcakes

Korbel, Guerneville

A guided garden tour with a touch of creativity, sweetness, and the sparkle of Korbel California champagne. Indulge your sweet tooth as you and your loved ones bond over the art of cupcake decoration. A skilled instructor will guide you in creating edible masterpieces, making this a sweet and memorable way to treat the women in your life. $50, 1-3pm, korbel.com

MAY 11

Spring Makers Market

Muscardini Cellars, Kenwood

An exploration of one-of-a-kind goods crafted by talented local artisans. $35, includes access to market, lunch provided by Happy Cat Pizza, wine tastings at all featured wine bars, and an unforgettable afternoon. $35, 12-4pm www.muscardinicellars.com/events

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M other’s Day Sip & Paint

H onrama Cellars, Sonoma

Led by Jose Martinez of Napa Valley Painting, this guided session includes small bites and delicious Honrama wines, making it the perfect way to create a special memory with your mom, friend, or amiga. $55, 11am, onramacellars.com

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LIVE MUSIC – PART OF THE GLEN ELLEN WINE & ART TRAIL

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Saturday: Live music by Chicago jazz and blues vocalist, Elena Welch singing with Chip Boaz Trio Sunday: Don Trotta

Visit six wineries at the Glen Ellen Spring Wine & Art Trail! $65, passaggiowines.com

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The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, Yountville Come to The Rooftop at The Kitchen at Priest Ranch for a morning filled with bubbles, brunch, and bouquets! You’ll start with a splash of 2019 Brut Rosé as you ascend to the rooftop for a delicious family-style brunch curated by Executive Chef Dan Solomon and paired with exciting springtime releases. At the conclusion of brunch, you’ll be guided through a wine bottle bouquet-making class with Mara Williams (@weedsinajar_) on a bottle of the newly released 2023 Rosé or the 2019 Brut Rosé for an additional fee. This experience is highly limited, so reserve your spots today!

$150, 10am-12pm thekitchenatpr.com

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M other’s Day at the Winery

D utton Estate Winery, Sebastopol

D IY Crafts • Special Holiday Tasting

Sips and Succulents on Saturday May 11th, and The Pink Party on Sunday May 12th – a full weekend of entertainment to celebrate the special ladies in your life.

M ay 11 – Craft your own succulent arrangement in an adorable logo glass while immersing yourself in a flight of wines. Sip refreshing rosé, crisp whites, and reds, while relaxing amongst the spring blooms in the vineyard garden.

(One succulent arrangement per guest.) $55

M ay 12 – Wear pink at this spring fête to taste the release of 2023 Rosé. A selection of wines and afternoon garden bites complete the celebration! duttonestate.com

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M other’s Day Tasting Flight:

Bouquet of Rosés

Chandon, Yountville

The very best has been hand selected to toast to your very best! Featuring Chandon’s brightest star, Chandon Etoile Rosé, the ultimate expression and fan favorite, Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé filled with notes of plum and fuji apple, alongside club exclusive Club Cuvée Rosé, bursting with mixed berry and Chantilly and Chant des Cigales, a light and intriguing rosé from the south of France. $65, chandon.com

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MAY 11-12

G LEN ELLEN WINE & ART TRAIL

Participating Wineries, Glen Ellen

Sip hand-crafted wines from seven tasting rooms and savor diverse local art on the Glen Ellen Wine & Art Trail. Perfect for Mother’s Day!

Experience some of the best wine and art that Glen Ellen, Sonoma Valley’s hidden gem, has to offer. Just ten minutes north of downtown Sonoma, one ticket to the Glen Ellen Wine & Art Trail gets you curated tastings at seven small wineries with original art exhibits at each stop. Celebrate mom and spend a beautiful, culture-packed weekend in Wine Country, where you can take home small-lot wines and original art!

Featured Wineries: Beresini, Dane Cellars, Eric Ross Winery, Passaggio Wines, Schermeister Winery, Laurel Glen Vineyard, Talisman Wines. $65, 11am-5pm, glenellenwinetrail.com

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Social Afternoon Tea

Ackerman Heritage House & Ackerman Family Vineyards, Napa

Treat yourself to an afternoon of decadent treats, tea and exquisite company at an 1889 Queen Anne Victorian Estate. $70, 11am-1pm ackermanfamilyvineyards.com

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M other’s Day Brunch

Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma

Indulge in a curated buffet featuring brunch favorites perfectly paired with award-winning sparkling wines. Come honor the mothers in your life with an unforgettable experience that promises to delight the senses and create timeless memories.

$185, 10am-12pm, gloriaferrer.com

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Bubbles + Blooms Mother’s Day Brunch

Viansa Winery, Sonoma

Brunch catered by the girl & the fig!

$ 85, $25/kids, 10am-12pm, viansa.com

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M other’s Day Wine Portrait Event

Azure Wines, Napa

Enjoy a glass of rosé and bring your child to celebrate Mother’s Day! There will be an illustrator artist that will be painting you and your child or just you if you seek some much needed time solo. The cool thing is the portraits are painted with wine!

$ 65, 12-4pm, exploretock.com/azurwines

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MAY 12

M other’s Day Wine & Food Pairing

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville

Celebrate with family and friends at Russian River Vineyards this Mother’s Day with a special wine and food pairing experience.

1 2, 2 and 4 pm. russianrivervineyards.com

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MAY 12

G rove 45 High Tea – Mother’s Day Grove 45, Calistoga

Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the tasting room blending your own tea accompanied by sandwiches and decadent olive oil treats. Museion Rosé is available for purchase by the glass or bottle . $70, 2-4pm, grove45.com

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M other’s Day Brunch

M eritage Resort and Spa, Napa

A decadent rosé brunch or luxurious Spa Terra packages are ideal ways to spoil her, but for the ultimate indulgence, book both! meritageresort.com

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MAY 12

M other’s Day Oysters & Caviar

Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford

Celebrate Mom with a decadent oyster bar by Oyster Girls complete with a selection of seafood and caviar. Enjoy the day sipping Grgich Hills wines and enjoying live music. $125, 11:30am-2pm, grgich.com

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Breathless Sparkling Wines, Healdsburg

Start the celebration with a welcome pour of Blanc de Blancs, setting the tone for a day brimming with love and bubbles. Indulge in quiche, fruit salad, assorted muffins, scones and a dessert treat on the picturesque patio. Keep the fizz flowing with exquisite sparkling wines available by the glass or bottle for purchase and enjoy live piano entertainment by Nick Foxer. Children are more than welcome to join in the festivities (apart from the bubbly, of course!) making it a day to cherish for the whole family! $38, 10am-2pm, breathlesswines.com/Events

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M other’s Day Brunch Buffet Truss, Calistoga

Celebrate with a lavish farm-to-table buffet curated by Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia and his team. Indulge in vibrant juice and fruit stations, pancake and French toast stations, a Big Green Egg live grill station featuring prime rib roast and Atlantic salmon, and an eggs and Omelets Action Station. $135, ages 5-12 $55 trussrestaurantandbar.com

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Flower Workshop with Flowers by Edgar Truss, Calistoga

Unleash your inner artist and savor the bouquet of fresh flowers as you master the art of floral arrangement by Napa Valley’s acclaimed floral stylist, Edgar Martinez Ruacho. $125, 10am trussrestaurantandbar.com

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M other’s Day Brunch

Larson Family Winery, Sonoma Details: larsonfamilywinery.com

MAY 14

A Special Evening with Caroline Rose & La Force!

Presented by (((folkYeah!))) and Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma $55 + $12.27 SRV fee, 6pm, gunbun.com

MAY 15

Sip & Support: Nimbus Arts + Street Food Napa Valley and Live Music

Clif Family, St. Helena

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

MAY 16

Rock Out, Knock Out Cancer Napa Valley

The Charter Oak, St. Helena

Come for the gathering of the year bringing music and community together in a casual setting. Supports St. Helena Hospital Foundation. $2500-$100,000, 7pm, shhfoundation.org/events

MAY 17

Generations Wine Release –Life in Red Dinner

Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena

Come for an evening in the Crystal Cellar to celebrate 50 years of winemaking in the Napa Valley and begin the celebration of the iconic Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, a true cult-favorite. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this historic and extraordinary event. 6-10pm, $225, includes Life in Red Party on Saturday, May 18, 1-4pm, boissetcollection.com

MAY 16-19

HEALDSBURG WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE

A weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines. The festival will showcase the region's makers – farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from other great wine regions of the world, as it seeks to highlight the vibrant culinary diversity, sustainable farming practices and deep connection to agriculture that Sonoma County offers. The event will include special wine tastings and seminar discussions, exceptional lunches, dinners, celebrity chef demonstrations, cocktail experiences, and an expansive Grand Tasting.

• Friday – Horn Barbecue Lunch at Dutton Ranch & Private Vineyard Tours, $225

• Friday – Garden-to-Table Lunch at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, $225

• Friday – Happy Hour with Healdsburg’s Best, $125

• Friday – Outdoor Concert featuring Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Rodney Strong Vineyards, $86

• Friday & Saturday – Various Seminars, $95-$250

• Saturday – Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting, $250

• Saturday – Guy’s Big Bottle Party, $200

• Saturday – “Maui at The Matheson” Dinner & Live Auction for Maui Strong Fund, $250

• Sunday – J Vineyards & Winery: Shifting the Lens Lunch

• Sunday – Wine-Down Pool Party at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, $175

Plus many more events included with the Platinum Weekend Package, $4500 Event benefits various Sonoma County charities. healdsburgwineandfood.com

MAY 17-19

Anderson Valley’s 25th Annual Pinot Noir Festival

Scharffenberger Cellars + other locations throughout Anderson Valley

More than 50 wineries pour, including two dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet this fabulous fruit. Sample delicious food pairings, acquire library wines, exclusive experiences, and other treasures during the silent auction.

Learn alongside winemakers at Friday’s educational seminars … enjoy wine and music at the Friday sunset BBQ… immerse yourself in amazing Pinot, rosé and sparkling wines at the Grand Tasting on Saturday … elevate your Saturday experience in the VIP Bubble Lounge… then explore the valley during Sunday’s winery open houses.

$75-$525, avwines.com/pinot-noir-festival

MAY 17

Live Music on the Terrace

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

Music by Glen Siegel

Food by La Condesa Taqueria

Feel free to bring folding chairs and blankets for spacious lawn seating. 5-7pm, merryvale.com

MAY 17

Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience

Concert featuring Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg

Groove the night away with this GRAMMYwinning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Food trucks will be available. Rodney Strong wines will also be available to purchase, providing the perfect complement to the music at sunset. Benefits Farm to Pantry.

$85, 5:30-8:30pm, rodneystrong.com

MAY 17

AN EVENING OF BUBBLES & CRÊPES

Breathless Wines, Healdsburg

A harmonious blend of savory delights and sparkling sensations! Indulge in exquisite crêpes by Crêpes du Jour, and salad, perfectly paired with the effervescence of Breathless bubbles.

$35, 5-6:30pm, breathlesswines.com

MAY 17

Food Truck Fridays

Gehricke Wines, Sonoma

Golden Brown & Delicious –Philly Cheesesteaks & Cubanos

4 -8pm, gehrickewines.com/visit-us

MAY 17

SPRING SOIRÉE

Thorn Hill Vineyards, Lower Lake Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful evening at Thorn Hill Vineyards! Embrace the season of bloom and new beginnings! Join Amy Thorn, winemaker, as she shares insights into the magic of bud break in the vineyard. It’s a rare peek into the heart of winemaking!

Indulge in an array of complimentary gourmet bites crafted to complement exquisite wines. It’s a feast for all senses!

Enjoy a new release of Thorn Hill Pinot Grigio! This is also the time to pick up your Spring Wine Club Shipment if you are a current Thorn Hill Vineyards Wine Club Member! Enter the drawing for a chance to win an overnight staycation in one of our Luxury suites! 5-7pm

MAY 17

Friday Jams

Cline Cellars, Sonoma

Live music & good food

Music: Lindsay Gang

Food truck: Hopmonk

RSVP requested, 5-7pm, clinecellars.com

MAY 18

Fifth Annual Neighborhood Table Adams Street, St. Helena

Celebrate the start of the summer season in St. Helena amidst the breathtaking backdrop of majestic mountains and lush vineyards with an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting the Mobile Health team. Groove to the rhythm of the live music of Apple Z that will set the tone for an evening of celebration and enjoyment. 5-9pm, shhfoundation.org

MAY 18

Generations Wine Release –Life in Red Party

Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena

Commemorate the iconic Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, a true cultfavorite. This is your exclusive opportunity to partake in the unveiling of the latest release while revisiting the sublime flavors of past vintages. Marking 50 glorious years of crafting exceptional wines, this celebration will be nothing short of epic! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this historic and extraordinary event. $80, 1-4pm, boissetcollection.com

MAY 18

Taste!

Sova Gardens, Sebastopol

Indulge your taste buds at Taste! - a mouthwatering event filled with delectable dishes, unforgettable sips, and great friends. From mouthwatering dishes to delectable desserts, we’ve got it all. More into sips? There will be wine, ciders, beer, and spirits sampling as well! $75, 2-6pm Benefitting West Sonoma County Youth. sebastopol2030.com/taste

MAY 18-19

WINE CLUB SPRING OPEN HOUSE

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa

Enjoy wine, food, and music. Bring your guest(s) and share your love of St. Francis Winery while you explore the newest wine releases paired with tasty morsels and live entertainment. Tickets are only available to Wine Club Members plus two guests and are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Not a member? Join now! stfranciswinery.com

MAY 18

FAMILY DOG RESCUE

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

4-7pm, Checkfor details, passaggiowines.com

MAY 18

Sip & Mandala Dot Painting

Comstock Wines, Healdsburg

All materials supplied. Must be 21 or older. Limited space. $45, 1pm, comtockwines.com

MAY 18

House Party!

Boatique Winery, Kelseyville

Boatique is partnering with Stonehouse Cellars and Obsidian Wine Company for a Winery House Party! Make this your last stop at the Lake County Wine Adventure and enjoy tastes from a trio of rockin’ wineries! DJ Rkie will be providing the soundtrack!  Wine, tunes, food, games! 11am-5pm, boatiquewines.com

MAY 18

LAKE COUNTY WINE ADVENTURE 2024

Participating Wineries, Lake County

This year will be a Saturday-only wine tasting event with add-on experiences at wineries on Sundays. Enjoy wine tastings with small bites at multiple Lake County tasting rooms on Saturday then choose from brunch, cooking classes, sip & paint art activities and winemaker dinners on Sunday. $50, lakecounty.com/events

MAY 18

Chardonnay Day 2024

Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford

Sip, stroll and enjoy a delicious line-up of Cakebread’s renowned chardonnays wines (there will be red wine, too!), with food pairings curated and prepared by the acclaimed winery culinary team. $75, 11am exploretock.com/cakebreadcellars

MAY 18

Steak and TORCIA Dinner

Rutherford Ranch Winery, Rutherford

Work side by side with a Napa Valley chef to help prepare your dinner in the beautiful, century-old Olive Grove. Seasonal side dishes will accompany your expertly aged and prepared steak. Enjoy highly-acclaimed TORCIA Cabernet Sauvignon wines throughout the evening. $250, 5-8pm, rutherfordranch.com

MAY 18

Yountville Art, Sip & Stroll

Downtown Yountville

Art: Enjoy over 50+ juried Artists proudly showcasing their fine art, sculptures, ceramics, photography, jewelry, live music, and more at this free art event.

SIP: Taste wines from fantastic local wineries with the purchase of a tasting package ($40); proceeds go to the Arts in Yountville and include four tokens in addition to a signed event poster.

STROLL: The event is spread out between two sites in the center of Town. Local food vendors throughout. 11am-5pm, artsipstroll.com

MAY 18

OKD 20th Anniversary Celebration

Materra | Cunat Family Vineyards, Napa

Join the Oak Knoll District AVA for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating its 20th anniversary. Enjoy wines from member wineries (including Trefethen!), delicious food truck fare, and live music. $125, 12-3pm, trefethen.com

MAY 19

Picnic in the Vineyard

Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

Come for a day out in the vineyards filled with scrumptious food and delicious wines. The day will include a stroll through the vineyard followed by a delicious brunch while you enjoy the spring views. $175, 11am-1pm, markhamvineyards.com

MAY 19

Pink Party

Amista Vineyards, Healdsburg

The 20th Anniversary Celebration continues with an Inaugural PINK Party at Amista Vineyards. Come toast to the summer season and all things PINK! Enjoy Sparkling PINK Wines and release of Amista’s Rosé de Tres! The wood-fired oven will be providing delectable pairings featuring new releases. $75, amistavineyards.com

MAY 19

World Bee Day:

Preserving Our Pollinators

Chandon, Yountville

Some of the most important workers pollinate the gardens and produce the most decadent honey. Explore the hive community through the enclosed, active hive and sample a trio of Chandon wines paired with small bites to highlight the honey from the estate. $95, 11am-1pm, chandon.com

MAY 19

Spring Garden Brunch

Clos Du Val Napa Valley, Napa

A beautiful family-style brunch paired with fresh new releases: the 2023 Rosé of Cabernet Franc, 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, and 2021 Yettalil. Enjoy live music alongside a delicious seasonally inspired menu curated by Chef Mica Talmor from Pomella restaurant in Oakland. $125, 11am-2pm, closduval.com

MAY 19

Champagne Master Class “Rosé” Azur Wine Lounge, Napa Immerse yourself in the world of champagne as Elan & Christine, a renowned expert in the art of champagnes wines, guides you through a captivating journey of flavors, aromas, and the secrets behind the perfect pop. Discover the nuances of prestigious champagnes and learn the art of pairing them with exquisite bites. $95, 12-2pm, exploretock.com/azurwines

MAY 19

Clusterfunk Sip ’n’ Paint

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville Clusterfunk will bring all of the materials you need to complete the painting. Enjoy a day of wine tasting, painting, and fun at Russian River Vineyards. 1pm, russianrivervineyards.com

MAY 16-18

Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti - Car Show & Cruise

Downtown Petaluma

Celebrate Petaluma’s starring role in movie history. Filmed in 1972, director George Lucas used Petaluma streets for many of the iconic movie’s most memorable scenes. More than 400 classic American cars with hoods open and polished chrome sparkling in the sunlight will line downtown streets. Free to attend, 10am-8pm, Jumpstart Dinner, May 16, Glenn Ranch Cruise-In and Kickoff Social, May 17, 4-8pm, Plaza North Shopping Center americangraffiti.net

MAY 19

Monthly Pop-up Tasting Series

Ty Caton Vineyards, Kenwood

Enjoy a special library flight led by winemaker, Ty Caton! Featuring a limited selection of library wines from 2008-2011 vintages. $40, 12-1:30pm, tycaton.com

MAY 19

A Taste of Pine Mountain

Spicy Vines, Cloverdale

A unique adventure to Pine Mountain to explore the wonders of mountain viticulture through food, wine, barrel tasting and a vineyard tour! $180, 10am-3pm, spicyvines.com/events

MAY 19

Grove 45 High Tea

Grove 45, Calistoga

Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the tasting room blending your own tea accompanied by sandwiches and decadent olive oil treats. Museion Rosé is available by the glass or bottle for an additional charge. $70, 2-4pm, grove45.com

MAY 19

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

MAY 19, JUNE 9, JULY 14, AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 15

VINEYARD STROLL + WINE TASTING

Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience, you’ll love this 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. After the walk, stay and enjoy a boxed lunch from the Glen Ellen Market – select your sandwich option at check-out. $45, RSVP, benziger.com

MAY 21

Painting, Wine and Charcuterie

Stags’ Leap Winery, Napa

The incredible views, the wine, the hospitality and the history all come together to make a for a spectacular and memorable day of painting. Wines, accompanied by cheese and charcuterie plates. $155, 9:30am-2pm, nancywillis.com

MAY 21

Cheese Class: Tasty Twosomes

Winston’s Cafe, Napa

Some of the world’s most exciting cheeses are mixed-milk wheels, made by blending cow, goat, sheep and even water buffalo milk. Sample exceptional two-milk cheeses and at least one ménage à trois. Learn why each cheesemaker chose that blend, and what each type of milk contributes. $80, 5:30-7:30pm, janetfletcher.com

MAY 22

Chef Tuesdays with Jean-Charles Boisset

JCB St. Helena

Unique dining experiences meticulously paired with an exclusive selection of Boisset’s finest wines from Napa and Burgundy. Indulge in a celebration of flavors that will elevate your senses to new heights. May will feature Executive Chef Dustin Falcon of Niku Steakhouse, one of the few Michelin-starred steakhouses in the country. The menu will celebrate Northern California flavors with Japanese influences including local ingredients to create a modern steakhouse menu with an emphasis on foraged products and A5 wagyu. $395, 6pm, boissetcollection.com

MAY 24

Food Truck Fridays

Gehricke Wines, Sonoma

Tri-Tip Trolley – Barbecue Sandwiches & Bowls 4-8pm, gehrickewines.com/visit-us

MAY 25-26

LIVE MUSIC –

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

Enjoy live local music and a glass of wine!

Saturday: Third Rail Band

Sunday: The Corkpullers

Bring your own picnic or order from one of the great restaurants in Jack London Village. 2-4pm, passaggiowines.com

MAY 26

AAPI Month –

Live Music with Jammin’ Fil-Ams

RD Winery, Napa

Celebrate AAPI month and Memorial Day Weekend with a glass of wine on the patio while listening to this fun band. Bring a friend! Free to attend. RSVP required. 3-5pm, rdwinery.com

MAY 26

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

Wine • Live Music • Wood-Fired Pizza

Come spend the afternoon relaxing with your favorite wine from the wineries at Bacchus Landing, and if you’re up for it, you can pair it with a game of bocce. Free to attend. 12-4pm, bacchuslanding.com

MAY 31-JUNE 1

COLLECTIVE NAPA VALLEY AUCTION WEEKEND

Various Locations, Napa Valley Napa Valley’s most famous wine event. A weekend full of wine, food, friends and fun! Celebrate every piece of the mosaic that is Napa Valley: spectacular hospitality, delicious food and extraordinary wines from acclaimed winemakers, all taking place in the scenic beauty that is the Napa wine region. Gather with friends and wine lovers from all over the world who share a passion for Napa Valley wines, our natural environment and doing good. Proceeds from the weekend’s festivities go toward funding youth mental health programming in Napa Valley.

The weekend kicks off with the annual Napa Valley Barrel Auction, May 31, at the vibrant HALL winery. Here you will get a first taste of small-production barrel samples from Napa Valley wineries. Mingle with the winemakers as they provide you a sampling of their wines directly from the barrel. Plus, you and your friends will have the chance to bid on these special wines that have never been tasted by the public. Enjoy delicious food from Napa Valley top chefs as they present signature dishes from their restaurants. $500, Hall Wines, St. Helena.

The All Access Package includes the complete schedule of events: Napa Valley Barrel Auction, Vintner-Hosted Dinners, Napa Valley Your Way, and the finale of the weekend, Auction Napa Valley. $5,000 collectivenapavalley.org

MAY 29

Alpha Omega Wine Dinner

Auro Napa Valley, Calistoga

Led by Alpha Omega Winemaker Matt Brain and Auro Sommelier Derek Stevenson, guests will sip on world-class wines that are sourced from vineyards such as Stagecoach, Beckstoffer Georges III, Beckstoffer to Kalon during this Auro Wine Dinner event. Established in 2006, Alpha Omega’s mission is to create artisanal wines drawing on Old World vineyard handcrafted practices and emphasis on unique terroir driven characteristics that reveal a sense of place combined with new world technology. 6-course tasting menu $205, Alpha Omega Wine Pairing, $145; 6pm, auronapavalley.com

MAY 31

Food Truck Fridays

Gehricke Wines, Sonoma

Cita’s Kitchen – Empanadas 4-8pm, gehrickewines.com/visit-us

JUNE 1

Reach for the Moon! Master Class & Grand Tasting with Antonio Galloni

Louis M. Martini Winery’s historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Join the vintners and growers of the Moon Mountain District in Sonoma.

The Grand Tasting will include renowned smallproduction wines from more than two dozen of member wineries paired with exquisite bites. Participating wineries include Biale Vineyards, B. Wise Vineyards, Hanzell Vineyards, Kamen Estate, Kistler Vineyards, Lambert Bridge Winery, Lasseter Family Winery, Liquid Sky Wines, Louis M. Martini, Sojourn Cellars, Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery and Winery Sixteen 600.

• M aster Class & Private Vineyard Tour, $400, 9am-12pm

• G rand Tasting, set along the stunning and historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, $250, 12-3pm moonmountaindistrict.org

JUNE 1

Summer Open House & Marketplace

Grand Cru Custom Crush, Windsor Come for a day of wine, food, and community spirit as we showcase the best of local farms and food artisans alongside over 12 member wineries pouring upwards of 4 wines each.$35, 11am-3pm, grandcrucustomcrush.com/upcoming

JUNE 2

OUTDOOR PLAZA

GRAND OPENING EVENT

Etude Winery, Napa

Celebrate and toast as the new outdoor plaza is unveil! Come for 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. 2-4:30pm etudewines.com

JUNE 1

SUMMER LAWN PARTY SERIES

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

Join us for fun in the Sonoma sun! Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, local food trucks, lawn games, and of course, delicious wine! Complimentary admission, wine by the glass and food available for purchase. Food available on a first-come, first- served basis. RSVP not required, or book a picnic table for premium reserved seating. Family-friendly event, leashed dogs OK. Tri Tip Trolley—Famous tri-tip sandos, mac n’ cheese, street corn and fresh salad bowls Simon Illg– Local guitarist and songwriter, blending blues-infused riffs with the spirit of the ’70s. 12-3pm, imagerywinery.com

JUNE 1

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: ELLIE JAMES Breathless Wines, Healdsburg

Enjoy a harmonious fusion of lush indie-pop and rock ’n’ roll edge with sparkling sensations from Breathless Wines. 12-2pm, breathlesswines.com

JUNE 1

Rutherford Creation SeriesItalian Paper Marbling Class

Elizabeth Spencer Winery, Rutherford

Learn the ancient art of paper marbling while enjoying Elizabeth Spencer wines! You will learn about the history of marbling and how to prepare the water medium, paper, and paints. Using classic tools, rakes, and combs, you will learn to create beautiful traditional patterns and time to experiment with other techniques and ideas. You will leave with a complete set of your own beautifully marbeled paper. The experience includes a wine tasting of four Elizabeth Spencer wines paired with your creative spirit and artistic creation! $145, 11am-1pm, boissetcollection.com

JUNE 1

Paella Party

Piña Napa Valley, Rutherford

Fabulous wines, paella and brownies! $75, 11:30am-2:30pm, pinanapavalley.com

JUNE 2

Sip & Paint

Azure Wines, Napa

Napa artist Erin Genow will lead a class on watercolor painting. Includes a glass of rosé and all materials. Bring home your creations! $75, 2-5pm, exploretock.com/azurwines

JUNE 5

Sip & Support: LGBTQ Connection

+ Street Food Napa Valley and Live Music

Clif Family, St. Helena

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

JUNE 5

Pizza and Pinot

Russian River Vineyards, Forestville

Enjoy wine, beer, live music, and pizza from Happy Cat Pizza. 5-7:30pm, russianrivervineyards.com

JUNE 6

We11ness Experience ∙ Emotional Eleven Eleven Wines, Napa

Embrace the beauty that radiates from within! This session invites you into the heart of the 11:11 community for an engaging and insightful dialogue on emotional well-being. And because no exploration is complete without a touch of indulgence, your journey will be accompanied by the exquisite tastes of Eleven Eleven Wines, perfectly complemented by the gourmet delights from Graze Provisions. 5:30-7:30pm, $35, elevenelevenwines.com

JUNE 7

Live Music on the Terrace

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

Music: Zak Fennie

Food: Ray Rays Tacos

First seated and tables go quickly – feel free to bring folding chairs and blankets for spacious lawn seating. 5-7pm, merryvale.com

JUNE 8

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: NATE LOPEZ

Breathless Wines, Healdsburg

Let the jazz and groove-oriented pop played on an eight-string guitar by Nate Lopez transport you to a realm of musical bliss along with sparkling sensations from Breathless Wines. 12-2pm, breathlesswines.com

JUNE 8

“CELLAR DOOR” OPEN HOUSE AT THE WINERY

Talisman Wine, Sonoma

An event at the winery where Taslisman wines are crafted.The production cellar will be transformed into a party room and filled with yummy Pinots, super fun people, good music and fabulous energy. $45, 11am-4pm, talismanwine.com

JUNE 8

Dinner in the Garden

Elizabeth Spencer Winery

Celebrate the beauty of nature and the culinary talents of female chefs at the enchanting Garden Party. More details, elizabethspencerwinery.com

JUNE 8

Summer Chef Series Luncheon

Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

Gather on Markham’s south patio for a pre-event pour before heading into the Historic Stone Cellar for a gorgeous meal of cedar-plank King Salmon from local Napa Valley Chef Sarah Walz. There’ll be some special wines from both the library and current release collections! Enjoy the summer sunshine, beautiful Napa Valley views, delicious food and wine and live music by Brazilian & American duo Monica Da Silva & Chad Alger. $165, 12-2pm, markhamvineyards.com

JUNE 8

BBQ BARN PARTY

Whitehall Lane Winery, St. Helena

Live Country Music • BBQ Lunch • Delicious Wine

Come for a rootin’ tootin’ BBQ Party and lunch at Fawn Park Vineyard and Barn! Enjoy live music from Township Band, learn to two-step with Line Dancing Lisa, and ride a bull (it’s mechanical), all while sipping some of your favorite Whitehall Lane wines. $200, 12-3pm, whitehalllane.com exploretock.com/whitehalllane

JUNE 8

BIRDS & BLANC

Sequoia Grove Winery, Rutherford

Come to this inaugural event at Sequoia Grove that is sure to be fun, memorable, and educational, not to mention delicious! The ‘Birds & Blanc’ event combines its official 2023 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc release with a special visit by West Coast Falconry. Falconers and their raptors will mingle with guests and happily answer questions and discuss all things falconry, birds of prey, and conservation. Guests may take photos with birds and their falconer. West Coast Falconry plans to provide one falcon, one hawk and one owl.

Following the interactive presentation, guests will be welcomed into the Cambium Room for a reception of light bites paired with wines, including our 2023 Sauvignon Blanc and sampling of a few of their most popular Napa Valley red wines.

$95, 10am-12pm, sequoiagrove.com

JUNE 8

Life in Red Art Series - Wine Bottle Painting and Adornment

Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena

While enjoying an opulent selection of Raymond Vineyard wines, Nimbus Arts will take you on an unparalleled artistic journey where rich burgundy hues will serve as your canvas! Participants will engage in painting, enhancing, and perhaps even adorning a distinguished wine bottle. $125, 11am-1pm, boissetcollection.com

JUNE 8

Aromatic Alchemy Workshop: Exploring Scent Families

JCB Yountville, Yountville

Discover the profound connection and harmony between scents and wine. Guided by perfumer Jessica Mennella and a member of the JCB Team, guests will first explore scent families to develop a shared lexicon, honing the art of translating scents into an expressive language that mirrors the nuanced aromas found in wines. Guests will then move on to the wine-tasting portion of the experience and put their new lexicon to work to identify aromas found in a selection of JCB wine. This is a once a month experience limited to only 12 guests per session. $225, 11am-12:30pm, boissetcollection.com

Discover the Heart of

Sonoma Valley

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Small production Pinot Noir • Indoor and Outdoor Seating

By appointment: 707-721-1628

13651 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen • talismanwine.com

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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.

By appointment: 707-721-1628

13651 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen • talismanwine.com

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.

Courtesy of Benziger Family Winery

Explore Glen Ellen & Kenwood in the heart of Sonoma Valley

MAY 11-12

GLEN ELLEN WINE & ART TRAIL

Participating Wineries, Glen Ellen

Sip hand-crafted wines from seven tasting rooms and savor diverse local art. Featured Wineries: Beresini, Dane Cellars, Eric Ross Winery, Passaggio Wines, Schermeister Winery, Laurel Glen Vineyard, Talisman Wines. $65, 11am-5pm, glenellenwinetrail.com

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Pedal Trolley Tour & Tasting Returns to St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Returning this month is a one-of-a-kind vineyard tour and wine tasting excursion that takes you through the heart of Wild Oak Estate Vineyard. Climb aboard the fully sustainable, pedal-powered, tasting trolley and embark on this fun and informative roving wine tasting. Learn about the history, viticulture, and production practices while you sip wines amongst the vines.

As one of the most respected family-owned producers of award-winning, premium wines in California, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has been honoring the unique terroir of Sonoma Valley through their winemaking and culinary programs since 1971.

St. Francis is located at 100 Pythian Road in Santa Rosa. Pedal Trolley Tours are $60 per person, available from May to October, Friday through Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Make reservations at stfranciswinery.com or call 1-888-675-9463.

Sonoma Plaza

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.

Courtesy of Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau

HISTORIC SONOMA PLAZA

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.

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Don’t Miss the Lake County Wine Adventure 2024!

Come for a fun-filled day exploring Lake County on May 18 and taste some of the finest wines in the region. This in-person event is a great opportunity to discover new favorite wines, meet local winemakers, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake County.

This year will be a Saturday-only wine tasting event with add-on experiences at wineries on Sundays. Enjoy wine tasting all over Lake County on Saturday then choose from brunch, cooking classes, sip & paint art activities and winemaker dinners on Sunday.

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a good time, the Lake County Wine Adventure is the perfect way to spend a day with friends or family. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Participating Lake County Wine Tasting Rooms: Boatique Winery, Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill, Domaine Helena, Fore Family Vineyards, Fults Family Vineyards, Langtry Farms, Mt. Konocti Winery, Olof

Winery Tasting Rooms

Cellars, R Vineyards at Wine in the Willows, Smiling Dogs Ranch, Sol Rouge, Stonehouse Cellars (pouring at Boatique Winery) and Wild Diamond Vineyards.

Tickets are $50 per person; lakecountywineries.org.

Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa

Step into a world of indulgence, where indoor and outdoor pools, three restaurants, an indoor theater, tennis and pickleball courts, a lavish 19,000-square-foot spa, and an array of amenities await.

Nestled in a prime waterfront location, Konocti Harbor Resort serves as an ideal home base for exploring and savoring the allure of the area. Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, and of course, wine tasting (for which the area is famous) are all nearby, complemented by quaint restaurants and boutique stores for a well-rounded experience.

Andy’s Tavern, an “upscale” lakefront pub, is a local gathering spot for guests and locals alike. It offers locally sourced menu items, craft cocktails, and “an indulgent Sunday brunch.” There’s also outdoor lakeside dining at Marina Grill as well as poolside dining. On the weekends, enjoy live entertainment in the on-site theater.

Events:

May 5 – Breakfast Buffet at Andy's Tavern, 9am

May 11 – Comedy Show & Dinner, 8pm

May 24-27 – Memorial Day Weekend Bash

May 24 – Wine Tasting Social, 6pm

May 25 – Live Music: The Funky Dozen, 8pm

May 26 – Live Music: The Hots Band, 8pm

Sonoma County Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Rockpile

DOWNTOWN

BREATHLESS SPARKLING WINES

Blanchard Family Wines

BloodRoot Wines

Cartograph Wines

Coursey Graves

Devil Proof Vineyards

Ehret Family Winery

Ernest Vineyards

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

Williamson

Ellen

Malm Cellars

Gordian Knot

DOWNTOWN HEALDSBURG

Jeff Cohn Ehret Family/ G&C Lurton Soda Rock

Matt Smith

Rockpile Vineyards

Note:

Karah Estate

PETALUMA

Tasting Rooms Open To The Public Map is not to scale and parts are enlarged to show detail Check ahead for hours and distances. Breweries & Distilleries

Sbragia

GEYSERVILLE

Azari Vineyards

SANTA ROSA

HELENA

Napa Valley Wineries & Tasting Rooms

DOWNTOWN

Exploring DOWNTOWN NAPA

Bazan Cellars/MaCo

Vermeil Back Room Wines

Wilfred’s Lounge Bounty Hunter Boho Lifestyle Allegria

Don Perico

Jax Diner

Napa Noodles/Eiko’s Poke Bar

Miyamo

Starbucks T Vine Napa Cigars

Chateau Buena Vista

Inti Napa Valley Distillery ArBaretum Shadowbox Rebel Vintners

Pera Rug

Archer Hotel Lululemon Free People

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

Charlie Palmer Steak

Goodman Library Brendel Mia Carta Alpha Omega Collective Brown Estate Overland Anthropologie

Milo & Friends Pet Boutique Cupcake Childrens

C’est Les Paire Mayacamas

Kalifornia Jean Bar State & 1st Mecox Makers Market

Napastak

Honey Whiskey Boutique Riza Blue Diamond Jewelers

Vineyard 29

The Perfect Provenance The Bennington

Eiko’s Sushi Habituate Compline

I•elle

Copperfields

Acumen Wine Gallery

Annette’s Chocolate & Ice Cream

Ox & The Fox Napa Valley 1st & Franklin Antiques

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

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