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World-class wines of elegance, complexity, structure and balance.

At Sequoia Grove Winery, we beli eve that Cabernet

World-class wines of elegance, complexity, structure and balance.

At Sequoia Grove Winery, we beli eve that Cabernet

Sau vi gnon and other red wines work with a m uch wider variety of dishes than the traditional red wine, red eat “rules.” Our philosophy for wine and food pairings focuses on m aking thoughtful a dj ust m ents to shes in order to preserve o r enhance the ﬂavors of the wine. Settle in and enjoy tasting top-tier Single Vineyard and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon expertly paired with a variety of cuisines prepared by in-house wine and food expert, Executive Chef Spencer Conaty.

At Sequoia Grove Winery, we beli eve that Cabernet Sau vi gnon and other red wines work with a m uch wider variety of dishes than the traditional red wine, red eat “rules.” Our philosophy for wine and food pairings focuses on m aking thoughtful a dj ust m ents to shes in order to preserve o r enhance the ﬂavors of the wine. Settle in and enjoy tasting top-tier Single Vineyard and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon expertly paired with a variety of cuisines prepared by in-house wine and food expert, Executive Chef Spencer Conaty.

At Sequoia Grove Winery, we beli eve that Cabernet Sau vi gnon and other red wines work with a m uch wider variety of dishes than the traditional red wine, red m eat “rules.” Our philosophy for wine and food pairings focuses on m aking thoughtful a dj ust m ents to di shes in order to preserve o r enhance the ﬂavors of the wine. Settle in and enjoy tasting top-tier Single Vineyard and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon expertly paired with a variety of cuisines prepared by in-house wine and food expert, Executive Chef Spencer Conaty.

At Sequoia Grove Winery, we believe that Cabernet Sauvignon and other red wines work with a much wider variety of dishes than the traditional red wine, red meat “rules.” Our philosophy for wine and food pairings focuses on making thoughtful adjustments to dishes in order to preserve or enhance the flavors of the wine. Settle in and enjoy tasting top-tier Single Vineyard and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon expertly paired with a variety of cuisines prepared by in-house wine and food expert, Executive Chef Spencer Conaty.

Sauvi gnon and other red wines work with a m uch wider variety of dishes than the traditional red wine, red m eat “rules.” Our philosophy for wine and food pairings focuses on m aking thoughtful a dj ust m ents to di shes in order to preserve o r enhance the ﬂavors of the wine. Settle in and enjoy tasting top-tier Single Vineyard and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon expertly paired with a variety of cuisines prepared by in-house wine and food expert, Executive Chef Spencer Conaty.

ENJOY. INSPIRE.

A TASTE FOR CABERNET WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE

A TASTE FOR CABERNET WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE – Taste

Taste exceptional vineyard designate Napa Valley Cabernet paired with dishes crafted by wine and food expert, Chef Spencer

exceptional vineyard designate Napa Valley Cabernet paired with dishes crafted by wine and food expert, Chef Spencer

A TASTE FOR CABERNET WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE – Taste exceptional vineyard designate Napa Valley Cabernet paired with dishes crafted by wine and food expert, Chef Spencer

exceptional vineyard designate Napa Valley Cabernet paired with dishes crafted by wine and food expert, Chef Spencer

A TASTE FOR CABERNET WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE – Taste exceptional vineyard designate Napa Valley Cabernet paired with dishes crafted by wine and food expert, Chef Spencer

CAMBIUM VERTICAL – Discover the rich layers of Sequoia Grove’s four decades in the Napa Valley as you taste through a selection of our carefully cellared ﬂagship wine paired with artisan cheeses

CAMBIUM VERTICAL – Discover the rich layers of Sequoia Grove’s four decades in the Napa Valley as you taste through a selection of our carefully cellared flagship wine paired with artisan cheeses

WINE + BITES – 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 Chef Spencer

WINE + BITES – 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 Chef Spencer

WINE + BITES – This experience oﬀers a small taste of everything Sequoia Grove has to oﬀer with a curated selection of wines pai with thoughtful, delicious bites crafted by Chef Spencer

WINE + BITES – 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 Chef Spencer

TASTE OF SEQUOIA GROVE – Relax and sip through a flight of our most popular wines, including our coveted Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon along with single-vineyard and Napa Valley reds

TASTE OF SEQUOIA GROVE – Relax and sip through a ﬂight of our most popular wines, including our coveted Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon along with single-vineyard and Napa Valley reds

www.sequoiagrove.com • 707-339-5757

concierge@sequoiagrove com

concierge@sequoiagrove.com

Reservations Recommended

Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm, last tasting 3:30 pm

8338 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

Wednesday-Monday, 10am-5pm, last tasting 3:30pm 8338 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm, last tasting 3:30 pm

8338 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm, last tasting 3:30 pm 8338 St. Helena Highway, Napa, CA 94558

TASTE OF BERINGER

Immerse yourself in a delightful seasonal culinary and wine pairing adventure

Embark on a journey through the illustrious winemaking and culinary heritage of Beringer Vineyards with a guided exploration of the estate and its sensory gardens. Afterward, find your place in the historic Rhine House, where you’ll be treated to a seated tasting of specially curated winery-exclusive and reserve wines. While you sip and relish the flavors, Beringer’s expert Culinary Team will tantalize your taste buds with carefully matched seasonal bites designed to complement each wine’s unique characteristics. Gather your wine-loving friends and book your spot for a truly unforgettable experience.

WHAT’S INSIDE

On the Cover: Breathless

Sparkling Wines

Creating Breathless Moments

Founded on a concept of relaxed elegance, friendly and knowledgeable hosts, eco-friendly stewardship, and creating special moments out of the ordinary, the environment at Breathless Sparkling Wines encourages visitors to share good wine with family and friends and drink in life’s breathless moments – to savor the simple joys. A reminder that even life’s smallest moments can leave you breathless.

THE COVER:

| BREATHLESS SPARKLING WINES Creating Breathless Moments 16 | BODEGA BAY History, Ecology & Movie-Making

18 | TINNED FISH & SEAFOOD

20 | PRIEST RANCH

A one-of-a-kind, two-part, food and wine pairing experience

22 | WINERY-FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES

30 | GRATON RESORT & CASINO

Your Ultimate Holiday Destination

32 | WHAT'S NEW AND NOTABLE

• Gloria Ferrer

New Autumn Brunch Menu

Robert Mondavi Winery

New Releases at Arch & Tower

• Songbird Parlour

A Woman-Owned Culinary Gem

• Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition Winners

• Sequoia Grove Winery Tasting Kit Three Rutherford Selections

Copper Cane Wines & Spirits New Napa Tasting Room

34 | CHATEAU ST. JEAN

New Winemaker Introduced

35 | ETUDE Games and A Glass

36 | FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS

Flips the Switch to Solar

37 | RODNEY STRONG WINE ESTATES Tom Klein Honored

Winery-Favorite Holiday Recipes

WHAT’S INSIDE

ONE FAMILY’S PASSION … THREE UNIQUE PROPERTIES

ESTATE GROWN ITALIAN VARIETALS

Come and enjoy our award-winning wines, delicious wood-fired pizza, full-service Italian deli, marketplace, gelato and so much more! 60 Shaw Ave, Kenwood • 707-833-2300

ESTATE GROWN FRENCH VARIETALS AND 125 YEAR OLD ZINFANDEL

Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended.

11600 Dunbar Road, Glen Ellen • 707-934-8604

KENWOOD RANCH

A WINE COUNTRY WEDDING VENUE

The perfect setting for celebrating any of life’s beautiful moments. Sonoma Highway, Kenwood • 707-833-2300

Iconic Napa Valley

SINCE 1981

PO BOX 92, EL VERANO, CA 95433

707-938-1783

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OWNER/PUBLISHER

Chandra Grant

Chandra@WineCountryThisMonth.com

707-938-1783

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Jillian Baker PJ Clark

Stephanie Cullen Yvonne Horn

Laura Ness Jody Purdom Tanya Seibold

Donald Sonderling

Melissa Vogt

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DISCOVER THE FUN

Explore your playful side at Graton Resort & Casino. Enjoy luxurious stays, a world-class Spa & Salon, exciting gaming, award-winning dining, live entertainment, and more! One amazing destination, so many reasons to experience it.

ECreating Breathless Moments

BY TANYA SEIBOLD

ven here in the casual atmosphere of wine country, there’s often a slight formality associated with tasting bubbly wines. The sampling experience is, at times, held in a grand salon with formal seating and a rather structured approach to service. Most of the winemaking terminology used to describe sparkling wine production is primarily done in the French language – all of which can be daunting for newcomers to learn about méthode champenoise, a sparkling wine process which uses a natural secondary fermentation in the bottle to achieve the rounded and delicate bubbles in the wine. At Breathless Sparkling Wines in Healdsburg, your foray into the effervescent is never intimidating or ceremonious. The three founding sisters of Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust, Cynthia Faust, and award-winning veteran winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster (dubbed sister number four) created the winery in loving memory of the sisters’ late mother, Martha Jane. She imparted the notion to her girls that every breath we take is a precious gift and ought to be enjoyed to the fullest. And so, Breathless Sparkling Wines was born.

SIPPING AL FRESCO

Located within walking distance of the Healdsburg Plaza, the stylish tasting room is where industrial meets glam. Built out of shipping containers, the interior design is reminiscent of the flamboyant Art Deco period of the 1920s. Mixed metals, white marble accents, Parisian blue walls, and glistening chandeliers inside the space set the vibe for a celebratory moment awaiting you. Their outdoor tiered terrace feels secluded and one with nature, allowing you to sip at a leisurely pace under the protection of shade umbrellas and redwood trees whilst overlooking a beautiful drought-resistant garden.

Last month, Breathless Wines NV Sparkling Brut Rosé garnered prestigious acclaim, winning the Sweepstakes Specialty Wine at the 2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair!

Rebecca Faust, Cynthia Faust and Sharon Cohn

EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE

The collection of sparkling wines has grown to 15 different bottlings. Focusing on the finest selection of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes sourced from Carneros, Russian River, Dry Creek Valley and the North Coast regions, their lineup of varietals continues to expand with the popularity and quality of their wines. From single vineyard Pinot Meunier sparkling, to an incredible Late Disgorged bottling, and a coveted Ratafia dessert wine, the choices of which cork to pop and enjoy are extensive. And every tasting experienced is accompanied by the sister’s favorite pairing for sparkling wine: potato chips.

Behind the Scenes VIP Tour: An educational 40-minute tour of the production facility will take you through the méthode champenoise process. See the original riddling rack, the new gyropallets – huge robotic machines, and the disgorging line –followed by a tasting of their current releases. Available Thursday and Friday, 12:00 and 2:00 only. $68 per person. Allow 40 minutes.

Caviar Picnic: Treat yourself to this decadent experience with handcrafted, small-batch farmed California White Sturgeon Caviar from Tsar Nicoulai, organic locally sourced crème fraîche and savory gourmet potato chips. Serves up to four people. $55 per plate.

Sabrage Experience: This unique tasting experience gives you one-on-one instructions from their experienced Sabrage Guide who will teach you the proper technique of opening a bottle of sparkling using impact from a Champagne saber. This newly opened bottle, by your own hand and sword, is yours to enjoy on the property with your guests. $75 per reservation. For an additional fee of $139, a French saber is yours to take home for future bottle saberings. Allow 90 minutes.

Bubbly and Bonbons: Add to your sparkling experience with local, crafted-by-hand chocolate bonbons from heralded chocolatier, Chef Nieto at Fleur Sauvage. Their custom-made flavors change with the seasons for a decadent offering yearround. $14 for 4 pieces of chocolate.

BREATHLESS SPARKLING WINES

499 Moore Lane, Healdsburg | info@breathlesswines.com | 707-395-7300 | Reservations available on Tock

BODEGA BAY

History, Ecology and Movie-Making

BY DON SONDERLING

Bodega Bay, a small coastal village of about 1200 people, is steeped in history and beauty. It offers the traveler endless opportunities to explore nature, dine on fresh coastal seafood, and relax. However, while visiting Bodega Bay, please watch out for the birds.

Situated on the Sonoma Coast, Bodega Bay and the neighboring village of Bodega are possibly best known as the locations for Alfred Hitchcock’s horror film, The Birds. Nearly three years in the making, The Birds was released in 1963, starting an age of horror fantasy films that brought interest to this area that has lasted sixty-plus years.

A lesser-known fact and one of historical importance was an event that culminated in 1964, a year after The Birds was released.

In 1958, PG&E announced plans to build a steam-powered generating plant at Bodega Head, on Bodega Bay. However, as details emerged, the plans were for this to become the world’s first commercially viable nuclear power plant. (sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/howbodega-head-almost-ended-up-with-a-nuclear-power-plant).

As information spread, a grassroots movement evolved from the local residents such as a waitress, a housewife with children, a widowed landowner, and others who lived in and were concerned about the community. These ordinary citizens formed a solid opposition to PG&E’s plans. Finally, in 1964, these plans were decertified when PG&E withdrew their application.

Rockers Oysterfeller's

The Inn at The Tides

“The Birds” may have put Bodega squarely on the map in the eyes of the world due to Hitchcock’s masterpiece; however, Bodega Bay and the surrounding communities had a much more significant national and international effect, showing what activism can do. This small, quaint coastal village may be most important as “the birthplace of the anti-nuclear and environmental movement,” as local concerned citizens took up the mantle of protecting the environment.

Whether visiting the area to steep yourself in the history of movie-making or the environmental movement or to relax, regroup, and recharge your mind, body, and spirit, Bodega Bay offers an atmosphere long lost in most areas. It is a quaint fishing village filled with coastal diners, fish markets, small local stores, hikes, water activities, and beautiful unspoiled views. Check it out for yourself.

Where to Stay, Eat and Play

Six decades after filming The Birds, tourists, film buffs, travelers, and adventurers continue to flock to Bodega Bay to explore this Sonoma Coast fishing village.

Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino discovered the area in 1602, and over 150 years later, in 1775, Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra sailed into the bay, establishing contact with the Native Americans and beginning a fur and agricultural trading center. When you visit Bodega Bay, take some time to close your eyes and visualize the history of this area.

There are several lodging choices in Bodega Bay, from

Don’t forget to visit some of “The Birds” historical film locations around Bodega.

• Potter School House (now a private residence)

• St. Teresa of Avila Church

• The Tides Wharf and Restaurant

• The town of Valley Ford (One of the film’s most iconic scenes is when Lydia, played by Jessica Tandy, discovers her neighbor Dan’s body. This scene was filmed on a farm in the small town of Valley Ford).

Take a drive out to Bodega Head – where, if it weren’t for visionaries and activists, there could be a nuclear power plant instead of shorebirds, clear water, sheep and cows, trees and scrub brush.

camping to small inns, cottages, and luxury resorts. One such place where I recently stayed was The Inn at the Tides. The inn is built on a hillside with a magical bay view. While you sip a glass of wine, watching the sparkling bay stretched out in front of you, with windsurfers and kiteboarders zipping back and forth, you can reach out and touch them. Although a luxury lodging, it is unpretentious and tasteful, with a friendly staff and exquisite grounds.

Located across the street from the Inn is The Tides Wharf Restaurant (which was filmed in The Birds). You can have dinner here and your breakfast, (which is included), sitting bayside and relaxing. The Inn at the Tides is only one of many delightful choices that fit any taste and budget. Newly opened next door is Rockers Oysterfeller’s. The cozy atmosphere, combined with stunning views of the coastal landscape, makes it a perfect spot for seafood enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy the vibrant flavors while soaking in the charm of Bodega. In addition, Bay View Restaurant has just reopened (dinners Thurday-Sunday only) with a new chef and weekly specials.

Seafood, seafood, and more seafood is abundant. Here are a few more choices to consider: Terrapin Creek, Gourmet Au Bay, Spud Point Crab Company, or Anello Family Crab and Seafood

As you drive along the bayside road, you will see fun stores dot the coastal route, so be sure to stop in and visit the following: Patrick’s of Bodega Bay (since 1960) is for the saltwater taffy lover! Candy and Kites (since 1983) features a large selection of kites to take down to the beach and oh-sofun garden art to take home! For beachy souviners, visit the gift shop at The Tides Wharf Restaurant or Harbor View Gifts and Goodies

Sporting opportunities are plentiful: Surfing, whale watching, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding. Or, just meander around the bay and local areas – you will feel frozen in a wonderful time warp.

Don Sonderling is a freelance writer covering California’s unique wine, food, and adventure lifestyle from Southern California up through Napa Valley and beyond. He may be reached at: donsonderling@gmail.com.

Saltwater pool at The Inn at The Tides

Tinned Fish & seafood

Tinned fish boards have become a delicious twist on charcuterie spreads and traditional entrees. As an appetizer, these vibrant platters showcase a variety of flavorful canned seafood, all beautifully arranged alongside an array of accompaniments like crusty bread, pickles, olives, and artisanal cheeses. Cans of sardines, mackeral, anchovies, herring, octopus, mussels, smoked oysters, and squid joined ubiquitous tuna as convenient, delicious, nutrient-packed, shelf-stable, pantry staples. While long commonplace in Europe, tinned fish gained momentum in the U.S. during the pandemic. Over $2.7 billion in sales were delivered last year!

WHERE TO GET YOUR TINNED FISH

Not only do tinned fish provide a unique culinary experience, but they also bring a touch of sustainability to the table, as canned fish often boasts a lower carbon footprint than other protein sources. Pomme Cider Shop and Tap Room, located steps away from Sonoma’s historic Plaza, recently posted a photo of colorful little cans on its Instagram account, asking: “Have you checked out our tinned fish wall? Over sixty different tinned fish have come through the shop and we’re just getting started. Hang out, crack a tin, stock up for home.”

Courtesy of The Shuckery, Petaluma

Courtesy of Pomme Cider Shop and Tap Room, Sonoma

Pomme Cider, home to eighteen rotating taps and over one hundred ciders, is not alone in its love affair with the eye-catching cans. Also known as conservas, the industry is one of care and cultural tradition. Catch is processed promptly, ensuring straight-out-of-the sea flavor with no taint of “fishy.”

Just off Healdsburg’s central plaza, Ciao Bruto! opened two years ago as a wine shop dedicated to Italy, although you will also find a curated selection of coveted French Champagnes among the hundreds of bottles carried. Spotlighted are the organic and biodynamic wines of Italy’s Piedmont region. Special attention is paid to winemakers who farm their own grapes and produce in small quantities.

Ciao Bruto! is also a small grocery of high-end Italian food products. Among the pastas, olive oils, cheeses, and cured meats are some forty varieties of tinned fish, one proudly noting on its tin that the company has been in the business since 1896.

While Ciao Bruto! does not offer tastings, its nextdoor neighbor Idlewild Wines, of which Ciao Bruto! is an offshoot, does. Idlewild also focuses on Piedmontese varieties – Nobbalio, Dolcetto, Freisa and Arneis – albeit from grapes grown in the hills of Mendocino County.

At The Punchdown Natural Wine + Bottle Shop (located at The Barlow in Sebatopol), tinned fish has become a celebrated staple, perfectly paired with their curated selection of natural wines. Each can offers a delightful burst of flavor making them an ideal choice for a casual snack or an elegant “seacuterie” board. The shop emphasizes sustainable sourcing, ensuring that each bite not only tastes great but also supports responsible fishing practices.

With their ease of preparation and the ability to cater to diverse tastes, tinned fish boards are sure to impress guests, sparking conversation and celebration at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a cozy get-together or a lively festive feast, these boards are the perfect way to elevate your holiday spread.

WHERE TO ENJOY CONSERVAS

The Shuckery, a seafood restaurant and oyster bar in downtown Petaluma’s historic Hotel Petaluma, lists a menu of fourteen different conservas. Plated with pickled vegetables and toasted baquette, tins come from Portugal, Spain, Alaska, Washington state, and Canada processors.

Bravas Bar de Tapas in Healdsburg includes eleven tinned tapas on its menu. Included are such unusual tastebud tempters as Octopus en Salsa de Ajo, Spiced Calamari in Ragout, and Grilled Squid in Ink.

At the northern end of the Napa Valley, in a charming late 19th-century built Calistoga cottage and its gardens, Lola Wines invites a tasting of its wines with the added on pairing of conservas unique to the winery, those of Cortez Conservas.

Lola’s proprietor and winemaker Seth Cripe is a founding member of family-owned Cortez Conservas, the first producer of Bottarga and Mojama conservas in the United States. Fish are wild caught in the pristine waters off Amelia Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

HOLIDAY SEACUTERIE BOARD

Roll back the tops of two to four cans of tinned fish, number depending on the size of your gathering, and place them as the stars of the board. Surround them with accoutrements, aiming for a balance of sweet and salty flavors and soft and crunchy textures.

Include little piles of fruits, perhaps grapes and apple slices, and such colorful vegetables as carrot sticks, radishes, olives, pickled red onion. Unlike a charcuterie board, in which cheeses share the show with processed meats, offer but one soft and one semi-hard.

Crackers and lightly toasted slices of baquette serve as seafood delivery vehicles while providing a bit of crunch, as do the interior small leaves of Little Gem lettuce.

When all is arranged, as a finishing, festive touch, surround the entire board in a wreath of rosemary clippings.

In a process followed since Phoenician times, mullet roe is pressed, salt-cured and sun dried to create Bottarga. A similar process creates Mojama from blackfin tuna. With a texture similar to a semi-hard cheese and considered a delicacy, they are most frequently grated as a recipe’s finishing touch.

Lola, however, presents the conservas in their purist form, atop a slice of baquette smeared with premium butter.

BY YVONNE MICHIE HORN

Courtesy of Pomme Cider Shop and Tap Room, Sonoma

PRIEST RANCH

A one-of-a-kind, two-part, food and wine pairing experience

BY YVONNE MICHIE HORN

Priest Ranch Tasting Room

Part one begins at the winery’s Yountville tasting room where Priest Ranch wines, produced from fruit grown high in the hills of the Vaca range on Somerston Estate acreage, have been showcased since 2010.

In 2020, the tasting room emerged from renovation, its wine bar atmosphere replaced with the sophisticated, yet comfortable, lounge-like like setting enjoyed today. Guided one-on-one tastings include pourings of exclusive proprietary blends along with varietals rarely encountered in the region, such as Brut Rosé of Syrah. Food pairings to go well with the wines are imaginatively created by Somerston Estate’s executive chef Dan Solomon. Not to be missed is the Bacon Experience, four wines matched with four flavors of bacon.

The Kitchen at Priest Ranch

The experience continues in an adjacent building that became available last year. By the close of 2023, with the exteriors of the two buildings cosmetically matched to blend seamlessly into a single property, the Kitchen at Priest Ranch opened with a menu designed to pair with the wines offered for tasting next door.

Food and wine pairings are far from unusual in high-end restaurants. The Kitchen at Priest Ranch,

Priest Ranch Tasting Room

6490 Washington St, Yountville (707) 944-8200

however, offers something surprisingly different – fast, casual daytime options with attractive prices. Chef Dan Solomon explains the concept: “In Yountville, most restaurants are conducive to enjoying a leisurely twohour meal with a higher expenditure. What we created at The Kitchen is a casual dining experience that would appeal to both the locals and the visitors alike at a favorable price point.”

Walk through the Kitchen’s door into a sleek, yet welcoming, interior. Step up to the counter, choose what you’d like from the posted menu and find a place to sit. Your order will soon be ready.

Menu choices are offered in three categories: Breakfast All Day, Sandwiches and Such, and Big Salads. A quick look through the offerings lets it be known that this is no ordinary fast-food joint. Under the Breakfast category, the Loaded Latke’s ingredient description lists smoked salmon, house latkes, herbed cream cheese, fried egg, preserved lemon relish. Suggested pairing: 2018 Brut Rosé. Take that Egg McMuffin!

Indoor and outdoor dining are available for approximately 45 guests. Outdoors includes a charming patio and, adding to Priest Ranch’s one-ofa-kind experience, the only rooftop dining in Yountville. What better place to enjoy your extraordinary fast food than in that surrounded by 360-degree views?

The Kitchen at Priest Ranch

6488 Washington Blvd, Yountville (707) 947-4017

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

2020 Heirloom Pinot Noir – 97 points! | Best Pinot Noir, Napa Valley

ETUDE TOUR & TASTING | THE PLAZA TASTING THE STUDY OF PINOT | THE TERROIR EXPERIENCE GAMES & A GLASS | CLUB MEMBER LOUNGE EVENTS | GROUP TASTINGS

Open Daily 10am-4pm | 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa | (707) 257-5782

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

Winery-Favorite HOLIDAY RECIPES

As the holiday season approaches, many wineries share their favorite recipes that beautifully showcase the essence of their finest wines. These cherished dishes, often steeped in tradition, are crafted to bring family and friends together around the table. Each recipe is paired with a specific wine, creating a delightful synergy that enhances the flavors of both the food and the drink. From rich, comforting cassoulet to light, festive appetizers, winery-favorite holiday recipes offer a delicious way to celebrate while highlighting the unique characteristics of their signature wines.

Welcome your guests with this festive drink of winter fruit juices and baking spices for a delightful holiday refreshment.

SPICED CRIMSON FIZZ

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces sparkling red grape juice

• 1 ounce pomegranate juice

• 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• Orange peel twist (for garnish)

• Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE GLASS:

• Chill your glass (or leave it at room temperature).

MIX THE MOCKTAIL:

• I n a shaker or mixing glass, combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger.

• Stir or shake well to combine the flavors.

SERVE:

• Pour the mixture into your glass.

• Top with sparkling red grape juice.

• G arnish with an orange peel twist and a few pomegranate seeds.

Castello di Amorosa

Sparkling Grape Juice, Red Blend

Indulge in Castello di Amorosa's delicious sparkling red wine grape juice. Savor every sip of this nonalcoholic treat bursting with the essence of ripe grapes.A sweet and refreshing non-alcoholic juice made from a blend of red wine grapes, with a pleasant spritziness which adds an invigorating twist to this delicate premium grape juice.

Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga castellodiamorosa

IMPECCABLE HOSPITALITY

CABERNET LAMB MEATBALLS

Pair with Sequoia Grove 2021 Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon by

Chef Spencer Conaty

These meatballs, featured on Sequoia Grove Winery’s Wines + Bites menu, have become a fan favorite and Chef's go-to pairing with their Rutherford Cabernet. The rich, savory lamb complements the dark fruit notes of the Reserve, while the wine's earthy undertones and firm tannins enhance the herbaceous flavors in the meatballs. You may serve these as an appetizer or with your favorite sauce and pasta. Serves 3-6

INGREDIENTS

• 2.5 pounds ground lamb

• 1/2 pound yellow onion

• 5 cloves garlic

• 1 egg

• 1 ounce Panko bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 tablespoons salt

• 1 ounce grated Parmesan

• 2 tablespoons reduced Cabernet

Blend all ingredients, except for the ground lamb, in a blender. Once blended, fold ingredients into the ground lamb mixture. Once mixed shape meatballs and roast in the oven at 500° F degrees until fully golden brown (about 10-15 minutes). Serve these meatballs with your favorite tomato sauce and pasta or just serve as a meatball appetizer with a glass of Reserve Cabernet.

EXQUISITE ATMOSPHERE EXTRAORDINARY WINES

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

e Ledson family has a long and rich agricultural history in Sonoma County dating back to the 1860s. e Ledson legacy was built on long hours of hard work, always focusing on quality over quantity. Ledson’s highly coveted, estate-grown, handcrafted wines, scoring 95 points and above, reﬂect a sense of place and showcase the art of premier winemaking. Dr. Daniel Roberts, Soil Scientist and Viticulture Expert, said, “Steve Ledson’s unrelenting quest for perfection is very prominent at Mountain Terraces Vineyard and is proven in every bottle of wine.” e winery, designed and built by Steve, is an architectural showpiece known as the ‘Castle.’ Vine Pair called it “One of the Twelve Most Impressive Wineries in the World” and Boston Globe said, “ is Castle is a Must-See.”

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

Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge

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

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

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH YOGURT DRIZZLE

Pair with 2022 Imagery White Burgundy

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SOUP:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil

• 1 apple, diced

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 1 large butternut squash, diced

• 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounce)

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

• 1 lemon, juiced

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 32-ounce carton vegetable broth, use as needed

FOR THE TOPPINGS:

• ¼ cup plain yogurt

• ½ cup pomegranate seeds

• ½ cup black sesame and/or toasted pumpkin seeds

FOR THE GRUYERE TOAST:

• 1 6-ounce package gruyere

• 1 baguette

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the diced butternut squash in about a tablespoon of oil and place into the pan and add salt—cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cook until the squash has a golden hue. Alternatively, you may skip this step and use frozen butternut squash and cook in vegetable broth, along with the following step.

2. I n a large pot place over medium-low heat, sauté the diced onion, apple, and carrots in the butter or coconut oil. Once cooked and the onions are translucent, add in the cooked butternut squash. After a few minutes, add everything in the pan to your blender along with the cayenne (optional), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the coconut milk to a small pot and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Slowly pour the warm coconut milk into the blender. Add the vegetable broth in until it just barely covers the more solid ingredients. The broth could be optional if you’re looking for a thicker soup.

3. Carefully, with a sealed blender, pulse the soup until smooth. Alternatively, use a hand immersion blender right in the pot. Once smooth and creamy, cover and set aside until it’s time to serve.

4. If you wish to enjoy with toast, slice the baguette and add to the oven or toaster to toast. Add the shredded gruyere to the top and finish off with a broil until the cheese melts. This should take just a couple minutes, so be sure to keep an eye on it.

5. Pour the soup into individual serving bowls. Drizzle the yogurt above the surface of the soup, and use the tip of a chopstick or bamboo skewer to pull the lines of the yogurt apart, and to create playful branches of swirling patterns. If working with a thicker yogurt, you may wish to thin it out with a touch of water to get a more flexible texture. Sprinkle all the seeds across the surface of the bowl. Add a touch of flake salt and freshly ground black pepper just before serving.

PUMPKIN RAVIOLO WITH SHAVED BLACK TRUFFLE

Pair with Frank Family Vineyards

Winston Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

by Chef Christina Machamer

FOR PASTA DOUGH:

• 1 cup ‘00’ flour

• 4 egg yolks

• 1 whole egg

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon white wine

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

FOR FILLING:

• 1 pie pumpkin

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

• 3 sprigs thyme

• 8 ounces Bellwether Farms Basket Ricotta*

FOR SAUCE:

• 1 cup high-quality chicken or vegetable stock

• 4 ounces unsalted butter, cubed

• 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, best done fresh during sauce preparation

• 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped

• 1/2 ounce fresh black truffle**

DIRECTIONS

1. First, make the pasta dough, as the gluten in the flour will need time to rest. Place flour and salt in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the liquid ingredients.

2. In a separate container, combine the egg yolks, whole egg, olive oil, and white wine. Whisk to combine. Add this wet mixture to the well of the flour and turn mixer to a slow speed until dough has formed. If dough is too dry (crumbly) add a small drizzle of water to help it come together. If the dough is too wet (sticky) add a small amount of flour. Dough is the correct consistency when it is firm and smooth, similar to modeling clay. Increase speed to medium and allow mixer to knead dough, or knead dough by hand on a floured surface for approximately 5 minutes. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to rest at least two hours or overnight.

3. To make the filling, pre-heat oven to 400°F. Cut pumpkin in half and remove seeds and pulp. Drizzle the “meat” of the pumpkin with olive oil, and season with kosher salt and pepper. Place pumpkin sliced-side-down on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven until soft, approximately 30 minutes.

4. Allow pumpkin to cool to room temperature, then scrape flesh into a food processor with ricotta and leaves from the thyme. Discard thyme stems and pumpkin skins. Pulse until smooth. Check flavor and add additional salt and fresh ground pepper if you like.

5. Scrape filling into a piping bag, and chill in the fridge at least 1 hour.

6. To make the raviolo, roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and cut out 4-inch rounds with a pastry or biscuit cutter. Pipe a ball of filling into the center of half of the pasta rounds, then brush the edges with water. Place another pasta round on top of each one and press the edges together to seal, stretching the dough slightly and molding it around the filling with your fingers to make sure there are no air gaps. Use a pair of kitchen scissors or a slightly smaller biscuit cutter to cut around the ravioli to neaten the edges.

7. When you are ready to cook and serve the raviolo, bring a large pot of salted

water to boil. In a separate large sauté pan, add chicken stock and allow to reduce by half. Turn heat to mediumlow, and slowly whisk in butter until incorporated. If your stock begins to break (separate) add a small amount of cold water to bring it back together. Using a micro plane or small grater, grate parmesan into the sauce, then whisk to combine.

8. Blanch the raviolo in boiling water for 3 minutes, remove, then add to the sauce. Allow sauce to simmer in the pan 1 additional minute to thicken, then add parsley.

9. To serve, gently spoon raviolo into bowl, and top with a spoonful of sauce. Grate fresh truffle overtop and serve.

* If Bellwether Farms Baskett Ricotta is not available, you can substitute a different brand. Just be sure to drain any excess water from the cheese if necessary.

** If using canned, preserved, or truffle butter in place of fresh truffle, incorporate into the sauce as the heat will make it more aromatic.

Frank Family’s flagship Winston Hill is a graceful and focused wine that brings substantial presence to the table, without dominating the show. The delicate aromaticity and almost sweet flavor of the black truffles, pairs well with this structured and polished Bordeaux-based blend. Meanwhile, the parmesan-based sauce and ricotta-filled pasta offers soul-satisfying richness and fat that delightfully balance out the acidity and tannins in this big wine.

FILET MIGNON WITH PORT WINE REDUCTION

Pair with Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Savor a perfectly seared filet mignon with port wine reduction harmoniously paired with Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This extraordinary dish elevates your dining experience as the tender, succulent filet mignon meets the rich, velvety embrace of the port wine reduction.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 filet mignon steaks (6-8 ounces each), about 1-1/2 inches thick

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 shallots, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 cup port wine

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. S eason the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

3. H eat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the filet mignon steaks and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

4. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the filet mignon steaks to your desired level of doneness, about 5-7 minutes for medium-rare (or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F). Remove from the oven and transfer the steaks to a plate.

Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for about 5 minutes.

5. I n the same skillet used to cook the steaks, reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Pour in the port wine and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the liquid to simmer until it reduces by half, about 5-7 minutes.

7. Stir in the unsalted butter until melted and the sauce is thickened and glossy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. To serve, place the filets on plates and drizzle with the port wine reduction sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired.

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

with Romesco, Salsa Verde and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables – pair with Robert Mondavi Winery 2022 The Estates Merlot Oak Knoll

Short Ribs

INGREDIENTS

• 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs

• 2 quarts beef broth or chicken broth

• 1/2 bottle red wine

• 1 onion, sliced

• 5 cloves of garlic, sliced

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

• 1 bunches English thyme

DIRECTIONS

1. B raising liquid — sauté onion and garlic, add wine, reduce by half, add spices and stock, reduce by half. Chill until ready to use.

2. S eason short ribs with salt and pepper.

3. Roast short ribs in convection oven at 400°F for 10 minutes until browned. Transfer to a braising pan and add the braising liquid. The liquid should come to at least halfway up the meat. Cover with foil and cook in an oven at 325°F for 2 ½-3 hours. The meat should be fork tender when done. Cool in the refrigerator. Once cool cut into 4-5 oz portions and put in a new braising pan with a bit of the liquid, cover with foil to reheat. Reduce the rest of the braising liquid by half to use as a sauce.

Romesco Sauce (yield 2 cups)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can Spanish Piquillo pepper, 15oz (425g), roasted and peeled

• 1 clove garlic, chopped

• 15 grams toasted skin on sliced almonds

• 15 grams toasted bread

• 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Combine first 7 ingredients in a highspeed blender. Blend on low increasing to high until smooth, about 1 minute.

Turn down to low and drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Before using, pull from the refrigerator and allow to come up to room temperature.

Salsa Verde

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram

• 3 tablespoons minced chives

• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed & chopped

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 lemons, zested and juiced

• Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Seasonal Vegetables

Best to use what is the freshest seasonal vegetables to accompany the short ribs. For this fall photo shoot, maitake mushrooms, purple cauliflower, carrots, turnips, and butternut squash were used. Toss the vegetables in olive oil, salt and pepper; roast in a 375° oven until tender.

TO FINISH

Heat the short ribs in the oven until hot, heat the reduced braising liquid on the stove. Plate the dish when the vegetables are ready. Spoon a circle of the romesco onto each plate, add one short rib piece, some seasonal vegetables alongside the short rib, spoon the sauce over the short rib and top with salsa verde and a pinch of flaky finishing salt. Serve immediately alongside the Robert Mondavi Winery 2022 Merlot.

Bon Appetit!

HONEY GLAZED WARM BRUSSEL SPROUTS with Beaulieu 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir

INGREDIENTS

• 1 -1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450°F

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 3 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

2 Toss cut brussels sprouts and oil in a large bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper

3. Place brussels sprouts cut side down on a baking sheet and roast on bottom rack until tender and deeply browned, about 20-25 minutes.

4. While the brussels are roasting, bring honey to a simmer in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until honey is a deep amber color, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and add vinegar and red pepper. Whisk until smooth. Set saucepan back over medium heat and add butter and ½ tsp salt. Whisking constantly, cook until the glaze is glossy and bubbling, about 4 minutes.

5. Transfer roasted brussels sprouts to a large bowl and toss with glaze until well coated. Transfer to serving dish and top with scallions and lemon zest.

SPICED GINGER & BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE

Pair with St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Port

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup of molasses

• 1/2 cup of sugar

• 1/2 cup of water

• 1 whole egg, whipped

• Zest of half an orange

• 1/2 cup of grapeseed oil

• 2 ounces finely chopped ginger

• 1-1/4 cups of flour

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F

2. M ix the molasses, sugar and oil, add whipped egg.

3. S ift the flour and baking soda, fold in spices, and add dry ingredients to the molasses mix alternating with water.

4. Fold in ginger, orange and chocolate chips.

5. Use pan spray to coat 9" pan, pour cake mixture into the pan, bake for 35-40 minutes

Garnish: Let rest for five minutes then garnish with a dollop of whipped cream before serving. Serves 8-10.

Gather, Dine & Play

Your Ultimate Holiday Destination Awaits

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start planning where to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories. Graton Resort & Casino, located in the heart of Sonoma County, is the perfect blend of luxury, entertainment, and convenience, making it your ideal holiday getaway.

Whether you’re a local or traveling from out of town, Graton Resort & Casino is easy to reach, ensuring no one misses out on the holiday cheer. With our 24/7 casino resort, the excitement never ends! After a day filled with celebration and adventure, unwind in the comfort of our stylish accommodations, designed for relaxation.

One of Graton Resort & Casino’s standout features is our exceptional dining options. From upscale fine dining to casual bites, we have something for every taste. For a gourmet experience, look no further than 630 Park Steakhouse. Looking for a quick and delectable bite, The Marketplace offers a variety of delicious options. Sharing a meal with friends and family in our vibrant resort is sure to make your holiday gatherings even more memorable.

Visit Bistro 101, our American Brasserie infused with Wine Country charm, for a casual yet elevated dining experience. Offering handcrafted dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, Bistro 101 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an inviting atmosphere. With its eclectic menu and warm ambiance, it’s the perfect spot to share cherished moments with those closest to you.

Looking to add some energy to your holiday celebrations? Stop by the B-Side Lounge, just steps from Bistro 101. With live music, weekend DJs, craft cocktails, and premium bottle service, it’s the ultimate destination for nightlife. Check out our online calendar to stay up to date on all the exciting events happening throughout the holiday season.

I personally invite you to discover the magic of the holidays at Graton Resort & Casino. Whether you’re savoring a meal at Bistro 101, winning at the casino, or dancing the night away at the B-Side Lounge, every moment at Graton promises to an unforgettable holiday experience.

Lana Rivera, President Graton Resort & Casino

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The Press Democrat Readers’ Choice

Bohemian

What's New and Notable!

Gloria Ferrer

New Autumn Brunch Menu

Come for a delightful weekend brunch, designed to give you the perfect start to your day. Inspired by the estate garden, each dish is prepared with the current season in mind: Pumpkin Bread Pudding French Toast, anyone? Relax and take in the picturesque views of the vineyards while the chef prepares a delectable Spanish brunch served family-style. Complemented by a fine selection of Carneros-grown sparkling wines, do not miss this experience!

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Songbird Parlour

A Woman-Owned Culinary Gem

Brings Posh Dining to Sonoma Valley

Songbird Parlour, a woman-owned and operated restaurant, will open its doors on November 13th within the historic Jack London Village located in Glen Ellen. This posh Victorian lounge and restaurant, whose food, drinks, music, and decor evoke the vibrancy and energy of today’s Sonoma Valley, promises an unparalleled dining experience in the heart of wine country. Songbird Parlour's menu is a love letter to Sonoma Valley, featuring hyper-local ingredients sourced from nearby farms such as Oak Hill Farm, Seven Moons Farm, and Sunray Farm as well as local wines.

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guests mingling over the exquisite wines and expertly curated pairings. These wines are now available for purchase.

Songbird Parlour: A Woman-Owned Culinary Gem Brings Posh Dining to Sonoma Valley

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Sonoma, CA - September 20, 2024 - Set to become the newest jewel in Sonoma Valley's culinary crown, Songbird Parlour, a woman-owned and operated restaurant, will open its doors on November 13th within the historic Jack London Village located in Glen Ellen. This posh Victorian lounge and restaurant, whose food, drinks, music, and decor evoke the vibrancy and energy of today's Sonoma Valley, promises an unparalleled dining experience in the heart of wine country.

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition Winners

Top wines revealed at Harvest Fair Gala

More than 950 Sonoma County wines from a total of 127 wineries were assessed by the judges at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair’s Professional Wine Competition. Among the winners were Breathless Wines (NV) Sparkling Brut Rosé from Sonoma County, which was awarded Sweepstakes Specialty wine. Sweepstakes White went to Hanna Winery’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley; while Sweepstakes Red went to Gracianna Winery’s 2023 Westside Reserve Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley. – The Press Democrat

To see all the winners, visit harvestfair.org

Sequoia Grove Winery Tasting Kit

Explore the heart of Napa Valley with three Rutherford selections, and discover your new favorite wines! Enjoy the convenience of sampling wines directly from Sequoia Grove Winery without committing to a full bottle! This exclusive tasting kit, priced at just $29, features three 100 ml servings of Rutherford Reserve and Tonella Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the heart of Napa Valley. sequoiagrove.com/napa-valley-tasting-trio-kit

Copper Cane Wines & Spirits

New Tasting Room Unveiled in Downtown Napa

Now situated in the historic Thomas Building (circa 1908), Quilt & Co. offers wine enthusiasts and Napa visitors a unique blend of history, architecture, and exceptional wine-tasting experiences. The newly upgraded location now features 3 stories and is the only tasting room in downtown Napa with a rooftop patio, offering a unique vantage point for all guests to enjoy.

Founder Joe Wagner collaborated closely with the culinary team to curate a seasonal small bites menu inspired by Napa’s rich agricultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene. Guests can expect to find items such as cheese and charcuterie, crudités, steak frites bites and more. Each item on the menu can be paired excellently with Copper Cane’s exquisite lineup of wines. Additionally, guests can partake in the Belle Glos Waxing experience in the dedicated on-site wax dipping room. This unique activity allows guests to personally dip their own bottle of Belle Glos in the signature red wax, transforming it into a custom waxed masterpiece to take home. This experience also includes a curated tasting flight.

The Quilt & Co. tasting room offers a customized tasting experience under the guidance of knowledgeable wine educators, featuring wines from Belle Glos, Napa Valley Quilt, Böen, Elouan, and Key To Building 1. Guests can enjoy wine by the glass from an extensive list available on the first floor, as well as lunch. Quilt & Co. is also available for private events. coppercane.com

Chateau St. Jean Introduces New Winemaker Lisa Evich at Cinq Cépages Event at the Estate

Chateau St. Jean’s newly appointed winemaker Lisa Evich was recently introduced to wine club members, community leaders and media at an intimate dinner celebrating the new release of Chateau St. Jean’s highly coveted Cinq Cépages.

Chateau St. Jean helped solidify Sonoma County as one of the top wine regions in the world with Cinq Cépages, the winery’s flagship wine. The red blend has consistently earned the respect of wine critics and consumers since its inaugural 1990 vintage. Cinq Cépages is French for “Five Grape Varieties” denoting the five classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Hailing from Santa Rosa, Lisa fell in love with food and wine at an early age. While at Sonoma State University, her focus was on Environmental Studies and Planning, but there was something about the vineyards that called to her. It wasn’t just the science of winemaking, it was the art and the craft that could translate a place into a bottle. Lisa says “when crafting exceptional wines, the key is to keep the big picture and the details in focus all at once.”

Lisa joined Foley Family Wines & Spirits in 2024 as the Winemaker for Southern Sonoma, crafting vineyard driven wines for Chateau St. Jean and Sebastiani. She began her career at SIMI, spending nine years with the winery before diversifying her experience with positions at Pine Ridge and Arrowood. SIMI welcomed her home in 2015 as Winemaker, and in 2022, she became

the Director of Winemaking, carrying on the winery’s historic legacy of female-led winemaking.

Lisa received a BA degree in Environmental Studies and Planning and a Wine Business MBA from Sonoma State University, and a Winemaking Certificate from the University of California, Davis.

“Thoughtful stewardship of this winery and brand is important to my family, and we are proud of our ongoing efforts to restore CSJ and our winemaking operations to reflect what put the site on the map to begin with,” noted Courtney Foley, EVP and secondgeneration vintner for FFWS. “We hired Lisa to guide CSJ through the next phase of its story and are excited to see her impact on Chateau St. Jean’s winesespecially Cinq Cépages.”

Visitors can experience the Cinq Cépages’ legacy with a newly launched vertical tasting at the Chateau St. Jean hospitality center for $180. Consumers can purchase Cinq Cépages at the chateau, online, and in fine wine shops and fine dining establishments for an SRP of $100 (current vintage).

Napa Valley’s

Frank

Family

Vineyards

Flips the Switch to Solar, Generating 75% of the Winery’s Electricity

Frank Family Vineyards has announced the installation of more than 800 solar panels on its property, enabling Frank Family to generate at least 75% of the winery’s electricity needs, including powering the winery, tasting room, and new hospitality space, The Miller House. Through a combination of on-site solar and purchased renewable energy, Frank Family Vineyards is powered by 100% renewable electricity.

Frank Family Vineyards, a part of the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) family of brands, contributes to TWE’s global commitment to sustainability, with the company setting ambitious goals for 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2024 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Frank Family took the initial step toward these goals in 2022 when it became the first of TWE’s Napa wineries to enroll in Marin Clean Energy’s (MCE) Deep Green Program, allowing the winery to source 100% renewable energy from local wind and solar power.

“Sustainability is a key part of our winemaking philosophy at Frank Family Vineyards, and we’re thrilled to start generating our own energy,” says Senior Winemaker and General Manager Todd Graff. “We’re always seeking new ways to minimize our carbon footprint and carefully consider the impact every winemaking and business practice has on the land we care for and the community around us. This investment is another milestone in our sustainability efforts, and we are proud to say 2024 will be our first vintage powej8 red by the sun! ”

Frank Family’s solar array installation is the latest in the winery’s “Green to our Roots” philosophy. For Frank Family, being green involves earth-to-bottle stewardship, including protecting and restoring the Napa River watershed, saving energy and water, reducing waste and carbon footprint, and being conscientious employers and good neighbors. The winery maintains sustainability certifications across 100% of its owned and leased vineyards.

This year, as part of Frank Family’s annual giving campaign “Frank for a Cause”, the winery has partnered with 4ocean to support its mission to combat the ocean plastic crisis. Through July 2025, every purchase of Frank Family wine will pull one pound of plastic and trash from the world’s oceans, rivers and coastlines. For more information about Frank Family’s partnership with 4ocean, visit frankfamilyvineyards.com/ philanthropy/4ocean.

Tom Klein of Rodney Strong Wine Estates Honored with Wine Enthusiast’s ‘American Wine Legend Wine Star Award’

Rodney Strong Wine Estates is proud to announce that its visionary leader, Tom Klein, has been awarded the prestigious Wine Enthusiast Magazine “American Wine Legend” 2024 Wine Star Award. This accolade recognizes Klein's decades-long dedication to elevating Sonoma County wines, his commitment to sustainable vineyard and winery practices, his unwavering passion for crafting exceptional wines, and his commitment to charitable causes in Sonoma and beyond. The Wine Enthusiast American Wine Legend Wine Star Award is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the American wine industry and have helped shape its future.

Klein's journey with Rodney Strong Vineyards, which began in 1989, is a testament to his

commitment to excellence and innovation. Under his stewardship, the winery has not only flourished but has also become a beacon of quality and sustainability in the wine community.

In addition to crafting exceptional wines, Klein has emphasized the importance of

sustainable, regeneratively farmed viticulture. Rodney Strong Vineyards was the first Carbon Neutral winery in Sonoma County and Klein has continually championed practices that protect the environment while enhancing the quality of the wines. From solar energy (the Rodney Strong Winery is equipped with 4,200 state-of-the-art solar panels, one of the largest arrays of any winery in California), to innovative water conservation efforts, Klein's forward-thinking approach ensures that the winery remains a leader in sustainability.

An active and passionate philanthropist, Klein is a longtime advocate of nonprofits, including healthcare, the arts, farm worker housing, and especially organizations that support children’s literacy and education in the Sonoma County community.

Tom Klein

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

NAPA

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

Unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food

LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 221 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 927-5485

Farm at Carneros Inn

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

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

Forge

Pizza, craft brews/cocktails outdoor seating with firepit

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 155 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-3394

Fumé Bistro

Contemporary American, locally sourced; changing art display, patio LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 4050 BYWAY EAST, 707 257-1999

Gott’s Roadside

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

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

Grace’s Table

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

Grove at the CIA Copia Garden suppers prepared by CIA chefs DINNER, $$

500 1ST STREET, 707 967-2555

Hog Island Oyster Co.

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

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

Kitchen Door

A Todd Humphries Restaurant

Eclectic fare in a casual space BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 1300 1ST ST SUITE 272

La Toque

Michelin-star French cuisine RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

DINNER ONLY; $$$$ 1314 M c KINSTRY ST, 707 257-5157

The Lincoln American Gastropub BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER, OPEN LATE, $$ 505 LINCOLN AVE, 707 699-2276

Morimoto Asia

Taste and textures of Far East full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH, DINNER, BRUNCH; $$$$ 610 MAIN STREET, 707 252-1600

Morimoto Napa

Contemporary Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$$$ 610 MAIN STREET, 707 252-1600

Mustards Grill

Modern American, full bar, gardens

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

Napa Valley Bistro

Modern American wine & beer, outdoor seating

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

H NAPASPORT

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

Napkins Bar + Grill

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

Norman Rose Tavern

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

North Spirits & Tapas

Classic bar, craft cocktails

DINNER, LATE NIGHT SNACKS; $$ 1540 TRANCAS STREET

Nosh Napa

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

Oenotri

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

Olive & Hay

Farm-to-table italian restaurant BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 875 BORDEAUX WY, 707 251-3090

Pasta Prego

Italian, local favorite, beer & wine

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

H PETIT SOLEIL CAFÉ

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

Scala Osteria & Bar

Seafood-centered Southern Italian, pizza & pasta LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 1141 FIRST ST, 707 637-4380

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

Craft cocktails, small bites, fire pits, games; late night happy hour, bottomless mimosa brunch

LUNCH & DINNER; $$, ARCHER HOTEL 1230 1ST STREET, 707 690-9800

Sunshine Cafe

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

Tarla Mediterranean Grill

Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH; $$ 1480 1ST STREET, 707 255-5599

Torc

Farm-to-table; high-energy unique wine, cocktail & beer offerings DINNER ONLY; $$$ 1140 MAIN STREET, 707 252-3292

Wilfred’s Lounge

Island inspired cocktails & cuisine

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

Zuzu

California Tapas, Spanish & Mediterranean

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

YOUNTVILLE

Addendum

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

Bistro Jeanty

French country fare; outdoor patio LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 6510 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-0103

Bottega

Rustic Italian/Californian; outside patio with two fireplaces LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 6525 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-1050

Bouchon Bistro

French bistro, raw bar; outdoor seating; cocktails DINNER; $$$ 6534 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8037

Brix Restaurant

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

The French Laundry

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED DINING: Cole’s Chop House

Consistently recognized as one of the “Top 100 Best Steakhouses in America” by OpenTable, Cole’s Chop House serves up epic steaks, among other delectable dishes, seven nights a week. Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Eric and Heather Keffer, Cole’s Chop House has built an incredible reputation for awardwinning food, signature cocktails, world-renowned wine, and impeccable service at its home base in beautiful downtown Napa.

Specializing in prime dry-aged meats, Cole’s Chop House is obviously known for its incredible steaks, chops, and seafood producing only the highest quality products from legendary supplier, Chicago-based Allen Brothers. Expect nothing less than the best.

Long been known for its lively bar scene, Cole’s comfortable yet upscale environment hasn’t changed. Mixologists are standing by to create a classic cocktail or, something more unique like a signature Strawberry Lemon Drop made with Silverado Trail Strawberry Infused Vodka. Bourbon lovers will rejoice in the award-winning bourbon and whiskey selections, some including house-made bitters or port-soaked cherries. Stop by for one of their seasonal specialty cocktails, or enjoy the full dinner menu, available at the bar.

An extensive wine list includes more than 50 wines available by the glass. The world-renowned wine list features selections from around the globe, influential domestic labels, and small-production hidden gems from Northern California, notably, the Napa Valley.

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

Bricco Osteria

Fine Italian Dining DINNER, $$$ 1350 LINCOLN AVE, 707 341-3442

Calistoga Inn & Brewery

Traditional American

1250 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-4101

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

HAPPYHour!

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

Mangia Mi

Homemade pastas & Pizza DINNER, $$ 1120 WASHINGTON ST, 707 341-3348

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

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

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

Oyster Cafe

Raw bar, shellfish, special sparkling wine pairings

LUNCH AND DINNER, $$$

6751 M cK INLEY ST; 707 503-6003

SONOMA VALLEY

B & V Whiskey Bar & Grille

Locally sourced food, full bar, dedicated whiskey bar

LUNCH, HAPPY HOUR, DINNER; $$

400 1ST ST E; 707 938-7110

Cafe La Haye

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

140 E NAPA ST; 707 935-5994

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 S alette 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; $$ 190 KENTUCKY ST; 707 774-6233

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

BODEGA BAY

H BAY VIEW

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Creative Wine Country cuisine

OPEN THU-SUN, $$ LOUNGE OPENS 4PM

DINNER BEGINS 6PM

INN AT THE TIDES; 707 875-2751

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

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

Baso

Asian-inspired lunch & dinner, grab-n-go snacks LUNCH & DINNER THURS-SUN, $$ 7871 RIVER ROAD; 707 887-3300

Farmhouse

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

Sonoma Pizza Co.

Pizzeria - Garden - Wine Shop Quality tapas, pizza, salads LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 6615 FRONT ST, 707 820-1031

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.

• 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

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 Vineyard Healdsburg, (707) 433-1000

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

• Ehlers 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 atanzas Creek Winery Santa Rosa, (707) 521-7019

• 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) 257-579 0

• 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 THROUGH NOVEMBER

Summer of Pies World Pizza Tour

The Grove Restaurant, CIA at Copia, Napa

Weekly specials representing different styles of pizza with special guest pizzaiolos on weekends.

• October 30-November 3: California Neapolitan ciaatcopia.com/summer-of-pies

ONGOING FRIDAYS ETUDE UNPLUGGED

Etude Winery, Napa

Experience the essence of summer at Etude’s Unplugged Tasting – enjoy acoustic music in the courtyard, complemented by local Napa Valley food trucks. 12-5pm, etudewines.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Friday Night Pizza

Shannon Family of Wines, Lakeport

Doughbaby Pizza – delicious pizza and wine. 4-7pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Winemaker Saturdays

Oakville Grocery, Oakville

A distinguished guest winery will showcase select wines. Explore and savor new flavors or cherished favorites. 1-3pm, oakvillegrocery.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SOME SUNDAYS

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

SUNSET TASTING

Wild Diamond Vineyards, Hidden Valley Lake

At 2,200 feet, this tasting village is the ideal location to take in the beauty of rolling hills, vineyard views and beautiful sunsets. wilddiamond.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 MONDAYS

Trivia Night!

Sigh!, Sonoma

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

$10-$25, 6-8pm, prwinery.com

ONGOING THURSDAY-TUESDAY Live Music

Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake

Check the website for bands and times. tallmanhotel.com/blue-wing-saloon

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

THURSDAYS

Sparkling Lunch Bites and Sips

Chandon, Yountville

$35, exploretock.com/domainechandon

OCTOBER 27

BUBBLES & CRÊPES

Breathless Sparkling Wines, Healdsburg

Crêpes du Jour returns with their beloved crêpe mobile to create a Parisian crêperie experience like no other. A sweet or savory crêpe and a welcome pour of Breathless comes with each ticket. A glass or bottle of wine and additional crêpes can be added onsite. Wine Society members receive their club discount. $29, 10am-12pm breathlesswines.com

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY

THE VINYL ROOM

Beaulieu Vineyard, Rutherford

Located inside the Retro Lounge, check out this chic retro space and spin classic records from Fleetwood Mac to Culture Club, The Eagles, Stevie Nicks, and more. Wines by the glass will be available for purchase upon arrival with the option to purchase by the bottle. Choose your favorite vinyl to spin, and feel free to bring one to share. Enjoy great tunes and fine wine with friends and family! Free to attend. Reservations are required. bvwines.com

ONGOING THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Off-Road Vineyard Tour

Dry Creek Vineyard, Healdsburg

Hop into a UTV and journey beyond the walls of the tasting room — experience the biodiversity of the historic property, riding in style through estate vineyards while you delve into sustainable farming practices, relish the vineyard views, and get a firsthand look at the Dry Creek Habitat Restoration Project. Discover the world beyond the winery while savoring a tasting of wines from the vineyards of your adventure. $150, drycreekvineyard.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. 4-7pm, shannonfamilyofwines.com

OCTOBER 26 & 27 THE TENORS –A CAPELLA GROUP

VJB Cellars, Kenwood

Enjoy lunch on the piazza as The Tenors serenade guests. 1-1:45pm

NOVEMBER 2

Live Music on the Piazza – High Strung Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg Immerse yourself in the harmonious vibes of talented artists, exquisite wines, and the joy of shared moments. 12-4pm, bacchuslanding.com

NOVEMBER 1

The Niche & Exotic Varietals of Sonoma County | November: Imagery Winery

Dry Creek Kitchen, Healdsburg

Each month Dry Creek Kitchen delves into the lesser-known treasures of Sonoma County’s renowned wine landscape. This month: Imagery Winery's Lagrein Red Italian. drycreekkitchen.com

NOVEMBER 2

Dia De Los Muertos Fiesta

Keller Estate Winery, Petaluma

Bring pictures of your dearly departed to place on a communal altar (frames provided). Music and activities will surround the plaza, bringing a sense of a Mexican pueblo. Authentic Mexican food stations paired with favorite Keller Estate wines.

$125, 5:30-8:30pm, kellerestate.com

NOVEMBER 2

Prisoner Ball

The Prisoner Wine Company, St. Helena Dress to impress in The Prisoner’s signature colors — black, white, or red — and get ready for an unforgettable evening with delightful small bites paired with Prisoner wine.

$150, 5:30-8pm, theprisonerwinecompany.com

NOVEMBER 2

Fall Winemaker Dinner

Comstock Wines, Healdsburg

Join GM, Kelly Comstock and Winemaker, Chris Russi for a delicious four-course perfectly paired wine dinner with our partners SoCo Supper Club. $175, 6pm, exploretock.com/comstockwines

NOVEMBER 2-3

26TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD AFFAIR

Various wineries, Healdsburg

A full weekend of wine and food pairings. 11am-4pm, wineroad.com.

VIP tickets, limited to 20 people, $225 Includes Friday nigh Happy Hour event and Saturday breakfast.

Advance ticket sales only, NO tickets at the door.

Live Music, DJs, and more! Graton Casino, Rohnert Park gratonresortcasino.com

B-Side Lounge

• November 1: Will Styles, 10pm-2am

• November 2: DJ Weapon, 10pm-2am

• November 3: Rockaraoke, 7-11pm

• November 7: Queens on The B-Side, 9pm-1am

• November 8: DJ Skywidit, 10pm-2am

• November 9: Jose Melendez, 10pm-2am

• November 10: Rockaraoke, 7-11pm

• November 14: Queens on The B-Side, 9pm-12am

• November 15: DJ Jaysta, 10pm-12am

• November 16: Jaymeebaaby, 10pm-2am

• November 17: Rockaraoke, 7-11pm

• November 21: Queens on The B-Side, 9pm-12am

• November 22: DJ Oasis, 10pm-2am

• November 23: Rekosuave, 10pm-2am

• November 24: Rockaraoke, 7-11pm

• N ovember 27: DJ Enfo w/Rekosuave, 10pm-2am

• November 29: DJ Devlin, 10pm-2am

• N ovember 30: DJ Bobby Brown, 10pm-2am

630 Park Steakhouse

• November 1: Aaron Durr, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 2: Sin Silver, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 3: Aaron Durr, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 7: Julia Cramer, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 8: Sin Silver, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 9: Sin Silver, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 10: Sin Silver, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 14-15: Aaron Durr, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 16: Sin Silver, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 17: Aaron Durr, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 21-22-23: Clark Lalyn, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 24: Julia Cramer, 5:30-9:30pm

• November 28-29: Sin Silver, 5:30-9:30pm

• N ovember 30: Jayson Angove, 5:30-9:30pm

G Bar – Friday-Saturday

• November 1: John Paul Hodge, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 2: John Paul Hodge, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 3: Twice As Good, 7-11pm

• November 8: Nick Eng, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 9: Art Padilla, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 10: Twice As Good, 7-11pm

• November 15: Dustin Saylor, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 16: Nick Eng, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 17: Twice As Good, 7-11pm

• November 22: Dustin Saylor, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 23: The Crazy Cats, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 29-30: Simon Melrose, 8:30p-12:30a

Lobby Bar – Friday-Saturday

• November 1: Tyler Johnson, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 2: Jayson Angove, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 8: Clay Bell, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 9: Nick Eng, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 15-16: Aaron Sion, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 22: Aaron Durr, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 23: Jayson Angove, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 29: Dustin Saylor, 8:30pm-12:30am

• November 30: Tyler Johnson, 8:30pm-12:30am

NOVEMBER 6

Paella Night

Six Sigma Winery, Lower Lake $25, wine available for purchase. 5-7pm sixsigmaranch.com

NOVEMBER 7

Duckhorn Wine Dinner

Silverado Resort, Napa

Treat yourself to a special curated dinner inside the mansion with pairings by Duckhorn Indulge in the finest regional wines, thoughtfully paired with each course in the monthly wine dinner series, and experience an evening of unforgettable flavors and sophisticated elegance. $150, 6pm, silveradoresort.com

NOVEMBER 9

Holiday Shopping Party

Schramsberg Wine Caves, Calistoga

Celebrate the upcoming holidays with a festive gathering including wine, food and merriment. 11am-2pm, schramsberg.com

NOVEMBER 9

The Character Library Wine Dinner

Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

An elegant sit-down wine dinner in Markham’s stunning Historic Stone Cellar. Chef Gary Penir‘s exquisite pairing menu accentuates the three library vintages of their Pinnacle wine, The Character Bordeaux Blend. $255, 6-8:30pm, markhamvineyards.com

NOVEMBER 9

Art Along the River

Napa River, River Terrace Inn

Ceramics, jewelry, oil paintings, and other handmade items. Free to attend. 1-7pm riverterraceinn.com/art-along-the-river

NOVEMBER 10

FALL CLUB RELEASE DAY

Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga

Hosted exclusively for Frank Family club members, the bi-annual release day will be reception style and include wine stations featuring selections from your fall allocation paired with delicious bites curated by Chef Nash Cognetti. 1-3pm $35/members. Not a member? Join now! frankfamilyvineyards.com

NOVEMBER 10

WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP

Bennett Lane Winery, Calistoga

Come for an afternoon of creativity and wine. EV Floral Design will be guiding you through making your own custom holiday wreath. One wreath per person and wine tasting included. Space is limited to 30 guests.

$150, 10am-1pm, bennettlane.com/events

NOVEMBER 10

ARTIST WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL FLORAL ARRANGING

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

Use a variety of beautiful seasonal blooms as you learn how to cut, condition, arrange, and display flowers through demonstration and hands-on learning, then take home your creation. All materials and first glass of wine included in the price. Workshops are approachable for all levels, no previous experience necessary. Available for guests 12 and over. $60, 12-2pm, imagerywinery.com

NOVEMBER 10

7th Annual Harvest Hounds

Hall Napa Valley, St. Helena

Explore a variety of pet-focused vendors offering valuable information on enhancing life with pets. Confirmed vendors include Drool Cookies and Suzanne Hawken, photographer/author of Rescue Dogs of Napa Valley book. Napa Humane will be onsite offering complimentary microchip checks, information about their programs and services — including their behavioral dog training program — and providing pet identification tags. 11am-1pm, hallwines.com

NOVEMBER 15

JaMsgiving Dinner Party

JaM Cellars, Napa

Sip the best wines from John and Michele’s estate vineyards, small group, stunning setting, fabulous food and wines that rock. Snag your spot and let the festivities begin! $125, 6-8pm, jamcellars.com

NOVEMBER 16

Harvest Wine Celebration

ZD Wines, Rutherford

Award-winning wines – including barrel samples – live music, and food pairings by Winery Chef Jill deLeuze Billeci. Benefits Teen Center at Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley. $125, 12-4pm, zdwines.com

NOVEMBER 16

Wine Flight & Pizza

Comstock Wines, Healdsburg

Comstock Wines is excited to partner with Happy Cat Pizza/SoCo Supper Club to offer your choice of pizza with a Comstock wine flight featuring 5 wines. Please pre-order your 14" (Medium) pizza selections. $30, 11am-3pm, comstockwines.com

NOVEMBER 17

VOCAL CHAMPS

Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park

$73-$104.75, 5pm, gratonresortcasino.com

NOVEMBER 17

A SEASON TO SPARKLE: BARNDIVA’S SPARKLING SOIRÉE

Barndiva, Healdsburg

Raise a glass at Barndiva’s elegant Sparkling Soirée. Enjoy an evening of bubbles from 18 local sparkling wine producers, caviar, bites, and live music that will make this the event of the season. $95, 5-7pm, barndiva.com

NOVEMBER 17

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

NOVEMBER 16

CALISTOGA FOOD & WINE GRAND TASTING

Solage Resort & Spa, Calistoga

World-class wines from more than 30 Calistoga AVA wineries and incredible food from seven top Wine Country restaurants. This annual wine lovers’ pilgrimage features a walk-around wine tasting with gourmet food pairings and live music. Treat yourself to an amazing afternoon and the chance to sample the best of Calistoga! $250, 10-4pm, calistogawinegrowers.com

NOVEMBER 16

PATTI LABELLE

Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park

$94.50-$126.25, 7pm, gratonresortcasino.com

NOVEMBER 17

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

NOVEMBER 16

DEATH OF A GANGSTER –MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

Whitehall Lane Winery, St. Helena

Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the two families merging together, someone is bound to lose power, which means someone else will lose their life! Get on the trolley and solve this case with your fellow detectives.

Dress like the cat’s meow for this mafia wedding! Flapper dresses, zoot suits, feather boas and headbands, pinstriped suits and fedoras are all appropriate. Traditional wedding attire is nifty too! Tickets include dinner, wine and a 4-bottle mystery pack!

$220, 6-8:30pm

Limited seating is available, so do not wait! exploretock.com/whitehalllane

NOVEMBER 21

EPICUREAN ARTISTRY: CHARCUTERIE EDITION

Priest Ranch Tasting Room, Yountville

Join Executive Chef Dan Solomon and Author

Rory Stamp for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting the perfect charcuterie board. As a special keepsake, each guest will receive a beautifully crafted Priest Ranch cheese board to take home, along with the delicious components needed to recreate your masterpiece. $85, 6-8pm, priestranchwines.com

NOVEMBER 22

After Hours Dinner Series:

Top Shelf Fourmeaux Dinner Experience

VGS Chateau Potelle

Tasting House & Garden, St. Helena

Savor the most prestigious bottles, the Fourmeaux collection, paired with exquisite cuisine. Limited seats available. $350, 6-10pm reservations@chateaupotelle.com

NOVEMBER 24

Wine Club Pick Up Social

Sequoia Grove Winery, St. Helena

This special club-exclusive event will be the perfect opportunity to pick up your latest wine shipment, enjoy a tastes of new December releases, and savor delicious small bites paired with the wines. Connect with fellow wine club members and meet the Sequoia Grove team, including the Chef, in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. $25/member, 11:30am-2:30pm

Not a member? Join now! sequoiagrove.com

NOVEMBER 29-JANUARY 1

HOLIDAYS IN YOUNTVILLE

Various Locations

Six weeks of holiday fun with over 200 events, activities, and performances – fun for the whole family! Visit yountville.com for more information.

NOVEMBER 24

Holiday Makers Market

Muscardini Cellars, Kenwood

From handcrafted jewelry to one-of-a-kind pottery/glassware, this market has something for everyone on your list. Wine by the glass and bottle as well as charcuterie boards available for purchase. 2-6pm, muscardinicellars.com

NOVEMBER 29

Chef Tuesdays with Jean-Charles Boisset

JCB St. Helena

This is a series of special guest chef appearances at JCB Saint Helena. Highly acclaimed chefs will create unforgettable tasting menus paired with exceptional wines from Napa and Burgundy. Reserve now to savor this exceptional experience. Limited. $395, 6pm, boissetcollection.com

NOVEMBER 30

VIETNAMESE LEGENDARY NIGHT

CONCERT

Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park

$89.40-$116, 8pm, gratonresortcasino.com

NOVEMBER 30

Holiday Celebration & Marketplace

Dry Creek Vineyard, Healdsburg

An annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Shop charming gifts from local vendors while enjoying limited-release wines, small bites and holiday carolers.

$40, 12-4pm, 21+, drycreekvineyard.com/events

NOVEMBER 30

24TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

Jelly Belly Visitors Center, Fairfield

Kick off the 2024 holiday season with Jelly Belly as they light its Christmas Tree. The event begins stage-side with live entertainment and parade, fun and Santa! 5:30-8pm, jellybelly.com

NOVEMBER 30

Holiday Open House & Marketplace

GrandCru Custom Crush, Healdsburg

This exclusive event celebrates the season and supports the vibrant community of local businesses. Discover over 40 handcrafted wines from our member wineries, all expertly produced at Grand Cru. Local craft artisans will be showcasing their beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations. Support local talent and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Savor delicious offerings from Gerard’s Paella and Tri Tip Trolley. $35, 11am-3pm, grandcrucustomcrush.com

NOVEMBER 22

PAIRINGS AFTER DARK

A Wine & Food Dinner Experience

St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

Come for a nocturnal spin on its acclaimed 5-course, fine-dining wine experience. An evening in Sonoma Valley to enjoy awardwinning wines, masterful culinary pairings, and the serene tranquility of the Visitor Center grounds at night. Executive Chef Peter Janiak presents his seasonally inspired dishes to perfectly accentuate and complement each unique wine. The winery’s exceptional wine educators host this communal dining experience in the elegant estate dining room. $125, 5:30pm, stfranciswinery.com

NOVEMBER 30

MATT FRASER

Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park

$50.25-$94.40, 8pm, gratonresortcasino.com

DECEMBER 5

Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner

Silverado Resort, Napa

Treat yourself to a special chef-curated dinner featuring Frank Family Vineyards. Indulge in the finest regional wines, thoughtfully paired with each course in this monthly wine dinner series, and experience an evening of unforgettable flavors and sophisticated elegance. $150, 6pm, silveradoresort.com

DECEMBER 5

Santa's Sweets: A Holiday Smorgasbord

Priest Ranch Tasting Room, Yountville

Indulge in a festive array of handcrafted sweets prepared by local culinary icons, including Priest Ranch Executive Chef Dan Solomon, Sous Chef DJ Werning, Chris Kollar of Kollar's Chocolate, award-winning chocolatier based in Yountville, and Nina Abusharkh of Little Hollywood Baking Co., Napa's premier gluten-free bakery. From decadent chocolates to whimsical cakes and confections, this is a dessert lover’s dream come true. As a special treat, enjoy a sneak peek of the exclusive Taste the Terroir tasting experience to “eat dirt”, where you’ll discover the perfect pairing of Priest Ranch wines and artisanal chocolates. Capture the magic of the season with photo ops alongside Santa and the iconic red Priest Ranch tractor — ideal for memorable snapshots with friends, family, and even your pets. This enchanting event is a sweet celebration of the season, blending adventure, indulgence, and holiday cheer in the heart of Priest Ranch.

$40, 5-7:30pm, priestranchwines.com

DECEMBER 5

The Niche & Exotic Varietals of Sonoma County |

December: Lambert Bridge Winery Dry Creek Kitchen, Healdsburg

Each month Dry Creek Kitchen delves into the lesser-known treasures of Sonoma County’s renowned wine landscape.

This month: Lambert Bridge Winery's Petit Verdot Red French. drycreekkitchen.com

DECEMBER 6

HOLIDAY SPARKLE FEST

Breathless Sparkling Wines, Healdsburg

Come sparkle at a dazzling evening filled with bubbles, bites, and smooth jazz at this Holiday Sparkle Fest! Sip on the bubbles that will leave you breathless! Indulge in crispy, golden sweet potato fries that are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Experience the luxurious taste of caviar by Tzar Nikolai in a fun and elegant way. Live music by the dazzling Lara Louise. Be sure to wear something that glitters!

$35, 5:30pm, breathlesswines.com

DECEMBER 7

HOLIDAY WITH THE FRANKS OPEN HOUSE

Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga

Celebrate the holiday season at Frank Family. Come for a joyful afternoon of live musical entertainment, festive décor, special wine pours, and delicious food stations for your merriment. 1-3pm, frankfamilyvineyards.com

DECEMBER 7

Live Music on the Piazza – Nick Foxer Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

Immerse yourself in the harmonious vibes of talented artists, exquisite wines, and the joy of shared moments. 12-4pm, bacchuslanding.com

WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

DECEMBER 7

ARTIST WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL FLORAL ARRANGING

Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen

Create lush and fragrant holiday wreaths using evergreen foliage, branches, and dry materials. All materials and first glass of wine included in the price. Workshops are approachable for all levels, no previous experience necessary.

Available for guests 12 and over.

$60, 12-2pm, imagerywinery.com

DECEMBER 7

Holiday Wine Soirée

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

Savor fine wines n the iconic Cask Room, paired with artfully crafted small bites by The Market, as the soulful sounds of Mama Said fill the air. Laurence and René Schlatter, the esteemed proprietors, will be there to share in the joy and toast the season with you.

$215, 5:30-7:30pm, merryvale.com

DECEMBER 7

2024 Aeros Dinner

Goosecross Cellars, Yountville

Come for an indulgent evening in the Goosecross winery with passed hors d’oeuvres, a 4-course seated dinner, special library selections of Aeros, and a one-night-only sneak peek of the 2021 vintage of Aeros. It will be an affair to remember and a night for the ages so get your tickets now!

$270, 6:30-9:30pm, goosecross.com

DECEMBER 8

HOLIDAY MEMBER PARTY

Wellington Cellars, Glen Ellen 11am-3pm. Not a member?

Join now! wellingtoncellars.com

DECEMBER 8

Grove 45 High Tea Grove 45, Calistoga

DECEMBER 10

Chef Tuesdays with Jean-Charles Boisset

JCB St. Helena

This is a series of special guest chef appearances at JCB Saint Helena . Highly acclaimed chefs will create unforgettable tasting menus paired with the finest and most exclusive wines from Napa and Burgundy. Reserve now to savor this exceptional experience, only 26 seats available. $395, 6pm, boissetcollection.com

DECEMBER 13

Cinematic Cheer: A Night with Elf Priest Ranch Tasting Room, Yountville Gather your family and friends for a festive indoor screening of the beloved holiday movie Elf on a large screen, free of charge. Delight in the whimsical world of Buddy the Elf while savoring delicious offerings from The Kitchen at Priest Ranch and, of course, enjoying a glass (or two) of Priest Ranch wine. To make the night even sweeter, there will be holiday-themed cookie decorating kits from Napa’s own Sweetie Pie's Bakery for purchase as an add-on. These kits come with everything you need to create a selection of beautifully decorated sugar cookies — perfect for a fun, hands-on activity during the movie or as a festive take-home treat.. 6pm, priestranchwines.com

DECEMBER 14

HOLIDAY WINEMAKER DINNER

Sequoia Grove Winery, Napa

Enjoy a memorable holiday evening with Sequoia Grove Winemaker Jesse Fox and President Rick Bonitati by the fire in the Cambium Room. The event includes a welcome reception and a multi-course seasonal pairing menu expertly prepared by the culinary team. Share conversation and make memories during this festive time of year. $275, 5-8:30pm, sequoiagrove.com

DECEMBER 14

HOLIDAY AT STERLING VINEYARDS

Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga

Sterling Vineyards is transforming its Hilltop Tasting Room to celebrate the holidays. Come for a special holiday-themed food and wine pairing in the Hilltop Tasting Room paired with some favorite wines for the season. In addition to the holiday activities, there will also be a Toys for Tots drive to bring help bring joy to kids in the community. The experience is approximately 90 minutes long. $115, RSVP sterlingvineyards.com

DECEMBER 14-15

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa Deck the halls (and your cookies)! Sprinkle joy and unleash your creativity at the cookie-decorating workshop with Pastry Chef Marina Medan. Enjoy wine, food, and cookie decorating. Get ready to unleash your creativity and indulge in a delightful afternoon. Includes six pre-baked cookies, icing, and all tools & supplies needed. Holiday Market also happening with a selection of holiday trinkets and decor for those special gift ideas. Two workshops: 10:30am and 2:30pm $125, RSVP stfranciswinery.com

DECEMBER 15

HOLIDAY MEMBER PARTY

VJB Cellars, Kenwood 11am-3pm. Not a member? Join now! vjbcellars.com

Discover the Unique Charm of

Lake County

W/ine 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.

When in Kelseyville, you have to eat at Saw Shop Public House! Their motto is “Welcome to our house—everyone is local, and locals are family.” The food here will blow you away. It’s good, fun, tasty and friendly. On The Waterfront Restaurant in Lakeport is a modern eatery with a globally inspired, progressive menu of original dishes meant to be shared. The fresh and ever-changing seasonal menu is designed to tantalize your senses with a fusion of flavors, complemented by wine, to deliver an unforgettable experience. At the Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake, the atmosphere exudes a warm, inviting charm that makes it a local favorite. The rustic wooden interiors, adorned with vintage photographs and eclectic memorabilia, create a nostalgic ambiance that perfectly complements the hearty comfort food on the menu. Another local favorite is Red's at the Skyroom in Lakeport. Relax and watch the small planes fly in and out while enjoying traditional comfort food like fish and chips, specialty burgers, fried chicken sandwich or Uncle Gary’s Pot Roast Sandwich. But the twist? Oysters and sushi! Greenview Restaurant is another delicious option, located on the Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course.

Give us a call to reserve your tasting – we can’t wait to have you experience Wild Diamond Vineyards

Tasting – Open until 8pm every Saturday 15015 Spruce Grove Road, Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467 (707) 353-5350 • wilddiamond.com Premium Wines with A Touch of Wild

Diamond® is our delicate Bordeaux varietal wine label that includes all of your favorite reds.

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Rhône varietals,

Sonoma County Wineries & Tasting Rooms

Rockpile

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

Meeker Vineyards

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

Malm Cellars

DOWNTOWN HEALDSBURG

Knot

Matt Smith

Rockpile Vineyards

Meeker Vineyards

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

PETALUMA

SANTA ROSA

NORTH SONOMA VALLEY

Casa

WELLINGTON CELLARS Deerfield Ranch

Discover the Heart of

Sonoma Valley

NCellars

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.

Courtesy of Benziger Family Winery

Discover the Historic

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.

Just behind the Plaza is Depot Park, located on the bike path with Sonoma Valley History Museum, bocce, petanque and volleyball courts, picnic tables and playground. Friday mornings you’ll find the Farmers Market in the parking lot. Tuesday evenings, May through September, the Farmers Market also takes place in the Plaza with live music and food trucks.