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2009 | Table of Contents

4 BEST OF 2009

7 | Publisher’s Letter

10 | Best of 2008 Winners

14 | Event Calendar

20 | Food + Wine

34 | Mind + Body

38 | The Arts

40 | Nightlife2009BEST OF NAPA AND SONOMA VALLEYS

BEST OF 2008 5

44 | Getaways

50 | Shopping

54 | Home & Garden

56 | Family Outings

58 | Services

60 | Napa Valley Winery Map

62 | Sonoma Valley Winery Map

2009

For Hazel Hyde Neibert, a breast cancer diagnosis was like having her worst fear realized.

“It was very frightening,” she recalls. “I felt out of control.” Fortunately, the oncology team at Sutter Solano

Cancer Center met with her promptly, answered her questions, discussed her options with her and provided

encouragement. “Everyone at Sutter just took care of me—and I felt very safe,” she says.

During the next ten months, Hazel was treated at Sutter Solano Cancer Center in her hometown of Vallejo. She

praises the friendly, compassionate treatment she received from everyone who cared for her—from doctors to

receptionists.

“Every time I spoke with someone, I felt better. I feel I’m cancer free. I’m very happy, getting my energy back

and being back in the moment again.”

Hazel’s is another example of how the professionals at Sutter Health are rising to the challenge of 21st century

health care. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Find out what they already know—when it comes to quality

health care, you can expect a higher level of service from the professionals at Sutter Health.

A higher level of service

suttersolano.org/cancer

Compass AwardPress Ganey Associates

13 out of 16 Services Rated in the Highest CategoriesCalHospitalCompare.org

Accreditation with CommendationsCommission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons

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BESTOFNAPA & SONOMA VALLEYS

PUBLISHER

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MANAGING EDITOR

Erika Pickett

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Brent Miller

EDITORIAL

Brent Miller

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WELCOME AND THANKYOU FOR PICKING UP TO17TH ANNUAL BEST OFNAPA AND SONOMA VAL-LEYS MAGAZINE.In a year of great challenge, when we are all

more cautious about how we spend our dollars,

it’s even more importation to know we are

spending wisely. I hope that our publication

can help. The Wine Country business that have been chosen by our

community as “Best Of” have all been validated as delivering value and

quality on a consistent basis and are sure to make you feel as if you’ve

spent your money wisely.

Moreover, in such a year as this, it is more important than ever to

appreciate the beauty and hospitality that surround us here in the Wine

Country. Napa Valley and Sonoma are filled with prestigious wineries,

exciting events, wonderful sightseeing and affordable and fun things to

do all year round. We also realize that visitors and locals alike have

many choices about where to learn about our region. This magazine

and our Radio Stations, KVON 1440 and 99.3 The Vine, which blanket

the Wine Country, are very appreciative our roles in helping to educate

and inform our community.

What continues to be unique about our annual publication is that it

truly reflects how people personally relate to and feel about their vari-

ous Wine Country experiences. Each year we are continually adding

new listings and information to our magazine, in order to provide you

with the best useable information about Napa and Sonoma Valleys. This

information is also available in the 24/7 digital world, at our Radio

Station websites kvon.com and kvyn.com.

We hope that you will browse our informative lists of great places to

stay, shop, play and eat and we are happy to be with you as an enjoyable

part of your 2009 Wine County experience.

Jeff Schechtman

2009 | Publisher Message

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F E A T U R E D P R O F I L E

Enter a dining room or outdoor garden

area where Melissa Teaff Catering has

created an event and you do not just walk

up to a table or onto that grassy knoll – you

walk into a magical experience that stays with

you long after you have returned home from the

party. Melissa Teaff has been one of Napa

Valley’s top caterers for the past 30 years, grow-

ing her business out of a passion for great food

and entertaining. Her gifted touch, incredible

energy and insatiable appetite for creating

“wow” experiences has gained her awards as

well as international attention in some of the

food industry’s most venerable publications.

The famously generous Teaff explains, “My

greatest reward is in making people happy”.

Teaff ’s business may be boutique in size, but she

caters with a largesse that comes from this natu-

rally generous nature.

“Our clients deserve to be treated like they are

in a fine dining atmosphere,” says Teaff, “And we

take care of everything so they can be guests at

their own event”. Melissa Teaff Catering handles

all food and event staff and is partnered with

the valley’s best event specialists to create a

memorable event. Whether you want to create a

Wine Country feel with displays of cascading

grapes, and tables draped in vine cuttings which

curve around serving dishes filled with delec-

table foods; or wish instead to hold an intimate

dinner with layers upon layers of silver utensils

and crystal glasses expanding out from each

place setting, Melissa Teaff Catering will make

sure everything unfolds perfectly. She makes it

her business to continually “outdo herself”.

Unique among caterers, Teaff or one of her

principal managers is at every event they pro-

duce.

Using a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen in

Napa, the culinary talents of executive chef, Joe

Vitale, and the professional restaurant and hos-

pitality expertise of Guy Barstad and Charlie

Bogue, Melissa Teaff Catering only provides the

best. The freshest of seasonal foods are used as

well. Chef Vitale stresses, “It doesn’t matter if I

am cooking for a small, intimate party or cater-

ing a group of three hundred, people deserve

quality, fresh food”. He and his chefs never tire

of crafting new, innovative meals – their passion

for food drives them to continually create.

It takes a magic hand to create noticeable

splendor above and beyond the natural beauty

of northern California. That is exactly what

Melissa Teaff Catering manages to do. The com-

pany produces weddings, corporate events, real

estate openings, barbeques, brunches, fundrais-

ers, food and wine seminars, team-building

cooking classes—even gourmet boxed lunches

(think corporate events, family reunions, picnic

celebrations). Melissa Teaff Catering is prepared

to produce your next event-when only the best

will do!.

Melissa Teaff Catering can be contacted at

(707) 254 8160 or you can visit

www.mtcatering.com for further information.

The Magical World of Melissa Teaff Catering

THE PERFECT RED WINECOMPANIONWorking alongside vintners in the

Napa and Sonoma Valleys over the

past 30 years, award-winning caterer

Melissa Teaff was determined to find

the perfect small bite of food that

would pair impeccably with the

area’s world-famous red wines.

After years of testing and tasting,

the perfect companion has been cre-

ated. Melissa Teaff’s Wine Snaps

were showcased at last year’s Napa

Valley Auction, and Teaff has been

thrilled with the overwhelming

response.

“Watching people try my Wine

Snaps makes me incredibly happy,”

says the effervescent Teaff, “Seeing

their eyes open in surprise and

watching a smile spread across their

face. That’s what the Wine Snaps

do.”

The Wine Snaps provide wave

after wave of intriguing flavors in

your mouth—rich brown sugar, zingy

black pepper, a subtle saltiness—

which is only peaked by sips of red

wine.

The success of the Wine Snaps

inspired Teaff to start the Napa

Cookie Company. Wine Snaps can

be purchased retail or wholesale.

The Napa Cookie Company will even

personalize Wine Snaps for wineries

by using the winery’s own wine in

the delectable ingredient list. The

Napa Cookie Company can be con-

tacted at (707) 254-8160 or you can

visit napacookieco.com for further

information.

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BEST BANK

*Napa Napa Community Bank 700 Trancas St. 227.9300 napacommunitybank.com

Upvalley Umpqua Bank 1065 Main St., St. Helena 305 Soscol Ave., Napa 967.4621 265.3261 umpquabank.com

Sonoma Sonoma Valley Bank 202 W. Napa St. 18615 Sonoma Hwy. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.3200 sonomavalleybank.com

BEST AUTO DEALER

*Napa Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet-Toyota 466 & 583 Soscol Ave. 255.7600 jimmyvasserchevytoyota.com

Upvalley Epps Chevrolet-Pontiac 555 Main St., St. Helena 963.3681 eppschevy.com

Sonoma Bonanza Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 977 W. Napa St. 996.4417

BEST AUTO REPAIR

*Napa Byron’s Inc. Auto Body 906 Enterprise Way 253.8615 byrons.com

Upvalley Canon Creek Service 515 Sanitarium Rd., St. Helena 963.9368

Sonoma Pacific Rim Auto Repair 505 W. Napa St. 935.4444

BEST BOOK STORE

*Napa Copperfield’s Books 3900A Bel Aire Plaza 252.8002 copperfields.net

Upvalley River House Books 1234 Adams St., St. Helena 963.1163 riverhousebooksnapavalley.com

Sonoma Copperfield’s Books 1330 Lincoln Ave.,Calistoga 942.1616 copperfields.net

BEST HOMEFURNISHINGS

*Napa Custom House of Napa 706 Trancas St., Napa 224.5544 customhouseofnapa.com

Upvalley Martin 1350 Main St., St. Helena 967.8787 martinshowroom.com

Sonoma Harvest Home Stores 107 W. Napa St. 933.9044 harvesthomestores.com

BEST HOMEIMPROVEMENTBUSINESS

*Napa Home Depot 225 Soscol Ave. 251.0162 homedepot.com

Upvalley Central Valley BuildersSupply 1100 Vintage Ave., St. Helena 1790 Soscol Ave., Napa 963.3622 257.8888 cvbsupply.com

Sonoma Friedman’s HomeImprovement 1360 Broadway 939.8811 friedmanshome.com

BEST REAL ESTATEAGENT/COMPANY

*Napa Coldwell Banker Brokersof the Valley 1775 Lincoln Ave. 258.5200 cbnapavalley.com

Upvalley Morgan Lane Real Estate 6795 Washington St.,Yountville 944.8500 morganlane.com

Sonoma Frank Howard AllenRealtors 470 First St. East 939.2000 fhasonoma.com

BEST ANTIQUE SHOP

*Napa Antiques On Second 1370 Second St. 252.6353

Yountville Antique Fair 6512 Washington St. 944.8440 antiquefair.com

Sonoma Sonoma Country Antiques 23999 Arnold Dr. 938.8315 sonomacountryantiques.com

BEST ART GALLERY

*Yountville MJ Shaer Gallery 6540 Washington Street 944.9211 mjshaergallery.com

Upvalley I. Wolk Gallery 1354 Main St., St. Helena 963.8800 iwolkgallery.com

Sonoma Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway 939.7862 svma.org

BEST FLOWER SHOP

*Napa Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts 851 Lincoln Ave. 255.8878

Upvalley Tesoro 649 Main St., St. Helena 963.3316 tesoroflowers.com

Sonoma Anne Appleman Flowers &Plants 147 E. Spain St. 938.3571 anneappleman.com

BEST GARDEN NURSERY

*Napa Van Winden PuebloGarden Center 1805 Pueblo Ave. 255.8400

Upvalley Whiting Nursery 738 Main St., St. Helena 963.5358 whitings.com

Sonoma Wedekind’s Garden Center 21095 Broadway 938.2727

BEST JEWELRY STORE

*Napa Spinelle Fine Jewelers 1232 First St. 253.7789 spinelle.net

Upvalley David’s 1343 Main St., St. Helena 963.0239 davidsjewelers.com

Sonoma Sonoma Silver Company 491 First St. West 933.0999 sonomasilver.com

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE

*Napa Williamson & Co. 1267 Napa Town Center 224.5284

Upvalley Mario’s Men’s Clothing 1223 Main St., St. Helena 963.1603

Sonoma Eraldi’s Menswear & Shoes 475 First St. West 996.2013

BEST WOMEN’SCLOTHING STORE

*Napa The Mustard SeedClothing Co. 1301 Napa Town Center 255.4222 mustardseedclothing.com

Upvalley Tay & Grace 6525 Washington St.,Yountville 944.8307

Sonoma The Loop 461 First St. 939.8400

*Overall category winner

17TH

THE WINNERS

ANNUALBESTof 2009

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BEST SECONDHANDSTORE

*Napa Betty’s Girl Boutique 1239 First St. 254.7560

Upvalley Lolo’s Second To None 1120 Main St., St. Helena 963.7972

Sonoma The Church Mouse 15 E. Napa St. 938.9797 stfrancischurchmouse.org

BEST SHOE STORE

*Napa Shoes On First 1227 First St. 252.7280

Upvalley Foot Candy 1239 Main St., St. Helena 452 E. First St. Ste. E,Sonoma 963.2040 938.3876 footcandyshoes.com

Sonoma Sole Desire 500 W. Napa St. 933.1702 soledesire.com

BEST FAMILY OUTING

*Napa PB & J’s Party, Bounce & Jump 849 Jackson St. #4A 226.5867 partyatpbjs.com

Upvalley Safari West 3315 Porter Creek Rd.,Santa Rosa 579.2551 safariwest.com

Sonoma Sonoma TrainTown 20264 Broadway 938.3912 traintown.com

BEST CHILDREN’SSTORE

*Napa The Learning Faire 1343 Main St. 253.1024 learningfaire.com

Upvalley Hansel & Gretel 6525 Washington St.,Yountville 944.2954

Sonoma Half-Pint 450 First St. East, St. E 938.1722

BEST BED & BREAKFAST

*Napa The White House Inn & Spa 443 Brown St. 254.9301 napawhitehouseinn.com

Upvalley The Craftsman Inn 1213 Foothill Blvd.,Calistoga 341.3035 thecraftsmaninn.com

Sonoma Gaige House 13540 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.0237 gaige.com

BEST HOTEL/RESORT

*Napa The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com

Upvalley Meadowood Napa Valley 900 Meadowood Ln., St. Helena 963.3646 meadowood.com

Sonoma The Lodge at Sonoma 1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com

BEST BALLOON RIDE

*Napa Balloons Above the Valley 603 California Blvd. 253.2222 balloonrides.com

Upvalley Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. P.O. Box 2860, Yountville 944.0228 napavalleyballoons.com

Sonoma Above the Wine CountryBallooning 538.7359 balloontours.com

BEST GOLF COURSE

*Napa Silverado Resort 1600 Atlas Peak Rd. 257.0200 silveradoresort.com

Upvalley Vintner’s Golf Club 7901 Solano Ave.,Yountville 944.1992 vintnersgolfclub.com

Sonoma Sonoma Golf Club 17700 Arnold Dr. 939.4100 sonomagolfclub.com

BEST DAY SPA

*Napa Greenhaus European Day Spa 1300 Pearl St. 257.8837 greenhausspa.com

Upvalley Villagio Inn & Spa 6481 Washington St.,Yountville 944.8877 villagio.com

Sonoma The Fairmont SonomaMission Inn & Spa 100 Boyes Blvd. 938.9000fairmont.com/sonoma

BEST HAIR SALON

*Napa Bernie’s Hair & Nail Salon 1519 Jefferson St. 251.1651

Upvalley Details with Ms. Dixie & Co. 6795 Washington St.,Yountville 944.0200

Sonoma JAC Hair Gallery 561 Broadway, Ste. D 935.3633 jachairgallery.com

BEST HEALTH CLUB

*Napa Exertec Fitness Center 1500 First St. 226.1842 exertec.com

Upvalley Health Spa Napa Valley 1030 Main St., St. Helena 967.8800 napavalleyspa.com

Sonoma Parkpoint Club 19111 Sonoma Hwy. 996.3111 parkpointhealthclub.com

BEST YOGA/PILATESSTUDIO

*Napa Ubuntu Restaurant & Yoga Studio 1140 Main St. 251.5656 ubuntunapa.com

Upvalley Epiphany Yoga Center 1299 Pine St., St. Helena 963.9642 epiphanyyogacenter.com

Sonoma Bikram Yoga Sonoma 721 W. Napa St. 935.5862 bikramsonoma.com

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE

*Napa FARM at The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4880 thecarnerosinn.com

Upvalley Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd.,Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com

Sonoma El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

BEST WINE BAR & SHOP

*Napa Bounty Hunter Rare Wine& Provisions 975 First St. 255.0622 bountyhunterwine.com

Upvalley V Wine Cellar 6525 Washington St.,Yountville 531.7053 vwinecellar.com

Sonoma The Wine Exchange ofSonoma 452 First St. East 938.1794 wineexsonoma.com

BEST NIGHT SPOT

*Napa Downtown Joe’s AmericanGrill and Brewhouse 902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com

Upvalley étoile Lounge at DomaineChandon 1 California Dr., Yountville 204.7529 chandon.com

Sonoma Little Switzerland 19080 Riverside Dr.,Sonoma 938.9990 lilswiss.com

BEST BAR

*Napa Cole’s Chop House 1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com

Upvalley Martini House 1245 Spring St., St. Helena 963.2233 martinihouse.com

Sonoma El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

BEST BREW PUB

*Napa Downtown Joe’s 902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com

Upvalley Silverado Brewing Co. 3020 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9876 silveradobrewingcompany.com

Sonoma Murphy’s Irish Pub 464 First St. East 935.0660 sonomapub.com

BEST WEDDING SITE

Napa Carneros Inn 4048 Carneros Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com

*Upvalley Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd.,Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com

Sonoma The Lodge at Sonoma 1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com

2009 | Best Of 2009 Winners

12 BEST OF 2009

BEST NEWRESTAURANT IN 2008

*Napa Firewood Café 3824 Bel Aire Plaza 224.9660 firewoodcafe.com

BEST LOCAL CHEF

*Napa Greg Cole - Cole’s Chop House |Celadon 1122 Main St. 224.6328 500 Main St., Ste. G254.9690 coleschophouse.com |celadonnapa.com

Upvalley Thomas Keller - French Laundry | Bouchon 6640 Washington St.,Yountville 944.2380 6534 Washington St.,Yountville 944.8037 frenchlaundry.com | bouchonbistro.com

Sonoma Justin Everett - El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

BEST SEAFOOD

Napa Sushi Mambo 1202 First St. 257.6604 sushimambonapa.com

*Upvalley Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net

Sonoma Sonoma-Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grill 165 W. Napa St. 938.9430 sonomameritage.com

BEST STEAK HOUSE

*Napa Cole’s Chop House 1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com

Upvalley Press 587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.0550 presssthelena.com

Sonoma Saddles Steakhouse atMacArthur Place 29 E. MacArthur St. 938.2929 macarthurplace.com

BEST ITALIANRESTAURANT

*Napa Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Ln. 224.3300 bistrodongiovanni.com

Upvalley Tra Vigne 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4444 travignerestaurant.com

Sonoma Della Santina’s 133 E. Napa St. 935.0576 dellasantinas.com

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

*Napa Taqueria Rosita 1214 Main St. 253.9208

Upvalley Villa Corona 1138 Main St., St. Helena 3614 Bel Aire Plaza 963.7812 257.8685

Sonoma Amigo’s Grill & Cantina 19315 Sonoma Hwy. 939.0743

BEST ASIAN FOOD

*Napa Annalien 1142 Main St. 224.8319

Upvalley Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net

Sonoma Rin’s Thai Restaurant 139 E. Napa St. 938.1462 rinsthai.com

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

*Napa Celadon 500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 celadonnapa.com

Upvalley Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd.,Rutherford 967.3111 aubergedusoleil.com

Sonoma El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

BEST BAKERY

*Napa Butter Cream Bakery & Diner 2297 Jefferson St. 255.6700 buttercreambakery.com

Upvalley The Model Bakery 1357 Main St., St. Helena 644 First St. Bldg. B, Napa 963.8192 themodelbakery.com

Sonoma Basque Boulangerie 460 First. St. East 935.7687

BEST BREAKFASTPLACE

*Napa Gillwoods Café 1320 Napa Town Ctr. 253.0409 gillwoodscafe.com

Upvalley Gillwoods Café 1313 Main St., St. Helena 963.1788 gillwoodscafe.com

Sonoma Breakaway Cafe 19101 Sonoma Hwy. 996.5949 breakawaycafe.com

BEST PIZZA

*Napa Pizza Azzurro 1260 Main St. 255.5552 azzurropizzeria.com

Upvalley Pizzeria Tra Vigne 1016 Main St., St. Helena 967.9999 travignerestaurant.com

Sonoma the red grape 529 First. St. West 996.4103 theredgrape.com

BEST SANDWICH

*Napa Genova Delicatessen 1550 Trancas St. 253.8686

Upvalley Guigni’s Deli 1227 Main St., St. Helena 963.3421

Sonoma Sonoma Market 500 W. Napa St. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com

BEST HAMBURGER

*Napa Taylor’s AutomaticRefresher 644 First St. 224.6900 taylorsrefresher.com

Upvalley Taylor’s AutomaticRefresher 933 Main St., St. Helena 963.3486 taylorsrefresher.com

Sonoma Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar 1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com

BEST CHOCOLATIER

*Napa Anette’s ChocolateFactory 1321 First St. 610 First St.252.4228 anettes.com

Upvalley Woodhouse Chocolate 1367 Main St., St. Helena 963.8413 woodhousechocolate.com

Sonoma The Chocolate Cow 452 First East St. 935.3564

BEST COFFEEHOUSE

*Napa Peet’s Coffee & Tea 3678 Bel Aire Plaza 254.7690 peets.com

Upvalley Napa Valley CoffeeRoasting Co. 1400 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4491 napavalleycoffee.com

Sonoma Barking Dog Coffee Roasters 18133 Sonoma Hwy. 201 W. Napa St. 939.1905 996.7446 barkingdogcoffee.com

BEST PICNIC SPOT

Napa Clos du Val 5330 Silverado Trail 261.5200 closduval.com

*Upvalley V. Sattui Winery 1111 White Ln., St. Helena 963.7774 vsattui.com

Sonoma Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy.,Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com

BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP

Napa Whole Foods 3682 Bel Aire Plaza 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com

*Upvalley Dean & Deluca 607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9980 deandeluca.com

Sonoma Sonoma Market 500 West St. Napa 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com

*Overall category winner

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BEST GROCERY STORE

*Napa Vallergas Market 3385 Redwood Rd. 253.2621 vallergas.com

Upvalley Sunshine Foods 1115 Main St., St. Helena 963.7070 sunshinefoodsmarket.com

Sonoma Whole Foods Market 201 W. Napa St. 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 938.8500 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com

BEST LOCAL FOODPRODUCER

Napa Tulocay’s Made in Napa Valley 388 Devlin Rd. 603.3260

*Upvalley Long Meadow Ranch 1775 Whitehall Ln. 963.4555 longmeadowranch.com

Sonoma Oak Hill Farm 15101 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen 996.6643 oakhillfarm.net

BEST FAMILYRESTAURANT

*Napa Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 645 First St. 254.9700 realcheesepizza.com

Upvalley Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Rd.,Rutherford 963.1792 hillstone.com

Sonoma Mary’s Pizza Shack 8 W. Spain St. 938.8300 maryspizzashack.com

BEST WINE LIST

*Napa Bounty Hunter Rare Wine& Provisions 975 First St. 255.0622 bountyhunterwine.com

Upvalley The French Laundry 6640 Washington St.,Yountville 944.2380 frenchlaundry.com

BEST CATERER

*Napa Melissa Teaff Catering 101 S. Coombs Y-4 254.8160 mtcatering.com

Upvalley Knickerbockers’ Catering 1314 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.9278 knickerbockerscatering.com

Sonoma Park Avenue Catering &Event Production 591 Mercantile Dr., Cotati 793.9645 parkavecater.com

Sonoma Café La Haye 140 E. Napa St. 935.5994 cafelahaye.com

BEST DINING AFTER 10PM

Napa Zuzu 829 Main St. 224.8555 zuzunapa.com

*Upvalley Bouchon 6534 Washington St.,Yountville 944.8037 bouchonbistro.com

Sonoma the girl & the fig 110 W. Spain St. 938.3634 thegirlandthefig.com

BEST LOCALWINEMAKER

Napa Rolando Herrera - Baldacci Family Vineyards 6236 Silverado Trail 944.9261 baldaccivineyards.com

*Upvalley Danielle Cyrot - St. Clement Vineyards 2867 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 800.331.8266 stclement.com

Sonoma Margo Van Staaveren -Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy.,Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com

BEST BOUTIQUEWINERY

*Napa Ceja Vineyards 1016 Las Amigas Rd. 255.3954 cejavineyards.com

Upvalley O’Shaugnessy Estate Winery 1150 Friesen Rd., Angwin 965.2898 oshaugnessywinery.com

Sonoma Robledo Family Winery & Vineyards 21901 Bonness Rd. 939.6903 robledofamilywinery.com

BEST TASTING ROOM

Napa Artesa Vineyards & Winery 1345 Henry Rd. artesawinery.com 224.1668

*Upvalley Mumm Napa 8445 Silverado Trail,Rutherford 967.7700 mummnapa.com

Sonoma Francis Ford CoppolaPresents Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes,Geyserville 857.1400 rossobianco.com

BEST PLACE TO TAKEVISITORS

Napa Napa Valley Wine Train 1275 McKinstry St. 253.2111 winetrain.com

*Upvalley Castello di Amorosa 4045 N. St. Helena Hwy.,Calistoga 942.8200 castellodiamorosa.com

Sonoma Benziger Family Winery 1883 London Ranch Rd.,Glen Ellen 935.3000 benziger.com

BEST WINE COUNTRYTOUR SERVICE

Napa Platypus Tours Unlimited 2471 Solano Ave. 253.2723 platypustours.com

Upvalley Napa Valley Bike Tours Sonoma Valley Bike Tours 6488 Washington St.,Yountville 944.2953 napavalleybiketours.com sonomavalleybiketours.com

*Sonoma Beau Wine Tours 21707 Eighth St. East 938.8001 beauwinetours.com

BEST WINE COUNTRYEVENT

Napa Chefs’ Market Napa DowntownAssociation257.0322 napadowntown.com

*Upvalley Auction Napa Valley Napa Valley Vintners 963.3388 napavintners.com

Sonoma Sonoma Valley HarvestWine Auction Sonoma Valley Vintners &Growers 935.0803 sonomavalleywine.com

BEST EVENT &CONFERENCE FACILITY

*Napa The Meritage Resort at Napa 875 Bordeaux Way 251.1900 themeritageresort.com

Upvalley Meadowood Napa Valley 900 Meadowood Ln., St. Helena 963.3646 meadowood.com

Sonoma The Fairmont SonomaMission Inn & Spa 100 Boyes Blvd. 938.9000 fairmont.com/sonoma

BEST PERFORMINGARTS VENUE

*Napa Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main St. 226.7372 nvoh.org

Upvalley Lincoln Theater 100 California Dr.,Yountville 944.1300 lincolntheater.com

Sonoma Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd.,Santa Rosa 546.3600 wellsfargocenterarts.com

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JANUARYSonoma Valley Olive Oil Festival ............................935.4383

Napa Valley Mustard Festival ...................................... 938.1133

FEBRUARYSonoma Valley Olive Oil Festival ..............................935.4383

Napa Valley Mustard Festival ......................................938.1133

Napa Valley Academy Awards Benefit Dinner..944.2280

VinoOlivo! - Sonoma Valley Vintners......................935.0803

MARCHNapa Valley Marathon ..................................................255.2603

Annual Barrel Tasting - Heart of the Valley

Kenwood / Glen Ellen wineries ..................................833.5501

Taste of Yountville – Vintage 1870..........................944.0904

APRILSonoma Valley Film Festival ......................................932-2600

Napa Valley Mustard Festival -

The Mumm Napa Photo Finish ....................................944.1133

April in Carneros ....................................................800.909.4352

MAYValley Men Who Cook - St. Helena Chamber

..................................................................................................963.4456

Ox Roast, Sonoma Plaza ..............................................938.4626

Hit the Road Jack, Sonoma Plaza............................938.8644

Napa-Solano Home & Garden Show

..........................................................................................800.881.6272

JUNEAuction Napa Valley

N.V. Vintners Assoc. ........................................................963.3388

JULYFourth of July Celebration, Downtown Napa

....................................................................................................257.0322

Fourth of July Celebration, Sonoma Plaza

..................................................................................................938.4626

Napa Valley Classic Equestrian Show,

Calistoga ..............................................................................942.4222

Sonoma Salute to the Arts ............................................938.1133

Napa County Fair, Calistoga........................................942.0795

Summer Concert Series,

Robert Mondavi Winery ......................................866.766.6328

Wine Country Film Festival ........................................935.3456

AUGUSTFeast of Eden - Napa Co. Land Trust......................252.3270Napa Town & Country Fair..........................................253.4900Wine Country Film Festival ........................................935.3456

SEPTEMBERRiver Festival, Downtown Napa ................................254.8520Napa Wine & Crafts Faire..............................................257.0322Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival ........................996.2109

OCTOBERCharles Schwab Cup Championship ........................939.4131

NOVEMBERYountville Festival of Lights ......................................944.0904Downtown Napa Holiday Parade ..............................257.0322Taste for Knowledge - NVUSD ..................................253.3563Holiday in Carneros ..............................................800.909.4352

DECEMBERHoliday CandleLight Tour - Napa Co. Landmarks....................................................................................................255.1836Carols in the Caves ..........................................................224.4222

NAPA & SONOMA VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKETS

Calistoga Farmers’ Market,Old Glideport(June through September)Saturdays, 8:30am to12:30pm942.0808

Napa Chef’s Market,Downtown Napa(May through September)Fridays, 4 to 9pm257.0322

Napa Farmers’ (May through October)Tuesdays, 7:30am to 12pmSaturdays, 7:30am to 12pm252.7142

St. Helena Farmers’ Market,Crane Park(May through October)Fridays, 7:30am to 12pm486.2662

Sonoma Valley Farmers’Market, Depot Park(Year round)Fridays, 8:30am to 12pm538.7023

Yountville Farmers’ Market,(June through August)Wednesdays, 4 to 8pm944.0834

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TEMPTINGTASTESSavor the Best of WhatWine CountryHas to OfferWhat happens when you take a famouswine region and combine it with some ofthe most respected and celebrated chefs inthe world? You get the ultimate culinarydream and a choice of the most amazinggastronomic experiences that one couldever imagine! In Wine Country, we let ourpalates be our guides as the flavors andarray of delicious specialties are created bythese epicurean experts, demonstratingtheir talents in Napa and Sonoma Valleys.In short, we love to eat out and enjoy greatfood. Too many chefs, too many restau-rants? I don’t think so! Every year weeagerly await any new openings as we fightfor reservations…carefully taste, check outthe wine list, examine the decor and evalu-ate the service with our friends and family!

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Best New Restaurant 2008 - Trendy New Hot

Spot to Dine

This year in Napa, the newest and very popular restau-

rant Firewood Café is serving up Mediterranean and

California dishes day and night. This stylish restaurant

is very inviting as they combine their delicious hand-

crafted food and affordable dining into one package.

Nothing could be better than tasting the fresh pasta

and sauces with authentic ingredients or a selection

from their wood burning oven. Look no further for an

excellent comfort food dining spot. Join the valleyites

that are lining up to enjoy it.

Favorite Local Chefs

Hot Chefs at the Helm of World Class Restaurants!

The big names in the celebrity chef categories are cre-

ating their fabulous cuisine selections right in the

heart of Wine Country. These chefs have made their

way to the valleys to showcase their award winning

food and wine. The regions chefs have an appreciative

clientele, which have locals and visitors racing into

their restaurants for a sample of their latest and great-

est culinary treats. A-list restaurants, an abundance of

fine food and world famous wines give them the per-

fect combination for the “Best Of” winners for Wine

Country’s favorite chefs - Thomas Keller of the

French Laundry, Ad Hoc and Bouchon; Gregg Cole

of Cole’s Chop House and Celadon; and in Sonoma,

Justin Everett of El Dorado Kitchen.

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*Napa Greg Cole - Cole’s Chop House | Celadon 1122 Main St. 224.6328 500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 coleschophouse.com | celadon-napa.com

Upvalley Thomas Keller - French Laundry | Bouchon 6640 Washington St., Yountville944.2380 6534 Washington St., Yountville944.8037 frenchlaundry.com | bouchonbistro.com

Sonoma Justin Everett - El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

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Justin Everett

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Not Your Typical Backyard Fare –

Best Steakhouses

What’s your pleasure? Dry or wet-aged?

Certified Angus beef or Kobe? Whether you’re

craving prime rib or New York strip, Wine

Country visitors have their pick of mouth-

watering options for steak. Located in historic

downtown Napa, Gregg Cole’s chef-owned

Cole’s Chop House can claim raves from

Zagat, Wine Enthusiast, and Bon Appetit alike.

This “Classic American Steakhouse” is synony-

mous with quality and innovation in cuisine.

Enjoy a 21-day dry-aged steak in the historic

Williams-Kyser building (1886) with a glass of

local wine. Cole’s Chop House is a Napa

Valley treasure. You say steak, I say tartare.

Upvalley, Press – the creation of Leslie Rudd,

owner of Rudd Winery and Dean and DeLuca,

serves the best that the region has to offer.

From the American Kobe Wagyu beef from

Masami Ranch to the organic free range chick-

en from Fulton Farms, Press believes that the

finest ingredients can be found locally. This

discerning selection of purveyors pays off in

spades when sampling the menu. From the

contemporary appetizers to the comforting

classics, this St. Helena steakhouse does not

disappoint. In Sonoma, Saddles Steakhouse is

the clear winner among those who appreciate

a great steak. Part of the MacArthur Place Inn

and Spa, the restaurant is housed in an 1850’s

barn and features original artwork and an

open-air veranda for outdoor dining. It will

be hard to decide between the outstanding

selection of steaks, chops and seafood. Come

thirsty — Saddles offers more than 14 marti-

ni options at their martini bar. You’ll enjoy

this culinary experience, western style.

Best Seafood

The seafood hunters have a few catches that

are easy to find in Wine Country. Fresh is the

word of the day for fish lovers when they ven-

ture to the upvalley restaurant that Cindy

Pawlcyn owns and operates – Go Fish. Her

hip and casual restaurant features a daily fresh

catch list of delectable fish selections, as well

as, a Sushi Bar to die for!. As Sushi goes, don’t

forget that in downtown Napa, locals gather at

Sushi Mambo, a favorite of the Napa Valley

crowd. Long time sushi masters prepare the

tasty contemporary Japanese food combina-

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tions that fill the menu and the restaurant with its adoring fans. In

Sonoma, Chef Carlo Cavallo owner of the very popular Sonoma-

Meritage Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers his diners the freshest

of seafood selections, prepared along with his favorite locally

grown produce and a variety of the best wines. When you can

choose a bouillabaisse with prawns, scallops, calamari, clams, mus-

sels and fresh fish in a saffron fennel sauce, you know why this

restaurant is considered one the best in Sonoma!

Italian Masters

The finest renditions of trattoria cuisine…antipastos, fresh pasta

dishes, exceptional fish, poultry and beef entrees made with the

freshest ingredients are ever-present in the world of Wine Country

Italian favorites. Bistro Don Giovanni has created the perfect

place to take in the splendors of Napa Valley while enjoying the

Italian and Country French flavors. Chef and owner Donna Scala’s

way of preparing and presenting the robust Italian dishes has

drawn a steady following of loyal diners from everywhere. Tra

Vigne invites their UpValley diners to sit in their Tuscan-style

courtyard and relish the array of unforgettable Italian dishes that

they proudly highlight as the “heart and hand of Italian cooking.”

The favorite haunt in Sonoma is Della Santina’s, with its own

Italian Trattoria, Rosticceria, and Pasticceria and a delicious fare of

Italian delights. The locals find Della Santina’s as captivating as one

would imagine a neighborhood Italian family owned restaurant

would be in the heart of Northern Italy.

Mexican Magic

Who can resist sizzling fajitas or carnitas with their cerveza? Napa

Valley and Sonoma are two of the culinary hot spots of the world,

and this includes some of the best Mexican cuisine. A plethora of

tastes and flavors awaits you whether you savor traditional recipes

or California-influenced flare. In Napa and upvalley, Taqueria

Rosita and Villa Corona serve up outrageous flavors, extremely

fresh and original entrees. Amigo’s Grill & Cantina in Sonoma

fosters dishes reminiscent of Jalisco, Mexico.

BEST STEAK HOUSE

*Napa Cole’s Chop House 1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com

Upvalley Press 587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.0550 presssthelena.com

Sonoma Saddles Steakhouse atMacArthur Place 29 E. MacArthur St. 938.2929 macarthurplace.com

BEST SEAFOOD

Napa Sushi Mambo 1202 First St. 257.6604 sushimambonapa.com

*Upvalley Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net

Sonoma Sonoma-Meritage MartiniOyster Bar & Grill 165 W. Napa St. 938.9430 sonomameritage.com

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

*Napa Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Ln. 224.3300 bistrodongiovanni.com

Upvalley Tra Vigne 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4444 travignerestaurant.com

Sonoma Della Santina’s 133 E. Napa St. 935.0576 dellasantinas.com

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

*Napa Taqueria Rosita 1214 Main St. 253.9208

Upvalley Villa Corona 1138 Main St., St. Helena 3614 Bel Aire Plaza 963.7812 257.8685

Sonoma Amigo’s Grill & Cantina 19315 Sonoma Hwy. 939.0743

BEST ASIAN FOOD

*Napa Annalien 1142 Main St. 224.8319

Upvalley Go Fish 641 Main St., St. Helena 963.0700 gofishrestaurant.net

Sonoma Rin’s Thai Restaurant 139 E. Napa St. 938.1462 rinsthai.com

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

*Napa Celadon 500 Main St., Ste. G 254.9690 celadonnapa.com

Upvalley Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd.,Rutherford 967.3111 aubergedusoleil.com

Sonoma El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

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Asian Delights

Anna Shepley warmly greets dining enthusiasts as they stop by

Annalien’s for the many creative Vietnamese dishes that are a

definite temptation for Asian food lovers. If you are out for a

stroll on Main Street in Napa, make time for experiencing this

chic and very popular dining spot. Upvalley, in St. Helena, din-

ers gather at Go Fish to sample all their favorite choices from

the delicious and entertaining Sushi and Saki Bar. Likewise in

the Sonoma Valley, temptations such as whole prawns marinat-

ed in Thai spices with chili dressing is just one of the delicacies

at Rin’s Thai Restaurant, just a short walk off the Sonoma

Square.

Outdoor Dining

Wine Country is a haven for those who love to dine outside

with most days and evenings’ weather perfect for fresh air and

the ever present ambiance. The brick patio warmed by a fire-

place on a chilly evening or the breezy warm night is just part

of the reason that friends, family and visitors love dining at

Celedon. Chef/owner Greg Cole deserves his top awards for

fine cuisine and invites his customers to dine at his cozy restau-

rant, located near the Napa River and enjoy an array of fantas-

tic entrées under the stars. In St. Helena, Auberge du Soleil

combines their gorgeous resort with sumptuous food and

amazing views. Reserving a table on the terrace is a sought after

experience to enjoy a glass of fine wine while taking in the

majestic vistas of olive groves, vineyards and a Napa Valley sun-

set. Dining outside under the skies of the Sonoma Valley is

delightful when you are a guest of the El Dorado Kitchen on

First Street West in downtown Sonoma. A beautiful stone

courtyard with a private cabana and their famous sprawling fig

tree sets the tone for the delicious and sophisticated cuisine.

Best Breakfast Place

Start your day with some of Wine Country’s top spots for fill-

ing that morning appetite with everything from eggs benedict

to country style hash browns and some of the freshest and

most delectable pastries one could imagine. The local favorite

in Napa and St. Helena is Gillwoods Cafe. They warmly invite

their morning visitors to drop by for some coffee and their deli-

cious selections of breakfast combo’s. In Sonoma, the place to

find that top-notch breakfast is the Breakaway Café. Their

diners meet their friends and love the casual atmosphere at this

hometown favorite.

Best Bakery

What could be better in the morning than enjoying your hot

coffee with a fresh pastry from your local bakery?. The Butter

Cream Bakery & Diner in Napa provides a rare opportunity

to indulge in hot out-of-the-oven doughnuts and breads every

morning. Sitting at their 50’s style counter and chatting with

your neighbor makes for an unexpected and enjoyable experi-

ence. Strolling along the main street in St. Helena, find the

famous Model Bakery where the aroma of fresh baked breads

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are so tempting that you have to stop by. With their 80 year his-

tory; that includes the original brick ovens built by Italian

masons, this bakery specializes in artisan breads, a variety of

pastries and their signature Pain Levain that is made with a

sourdough wine grape starter! Truly, this is the perfect place to

start your day, satisfy your sweet tooth. At Basque

Boulangerie on the Sonoma Square the choice is all yours as

to whether you are in the mood for a delectable dessert or a

scrumptious sandwich. You can even people watch from one of

their bistro tables on the sidewalk or gaze out through their

huge windows.

Best Pizza – Eat More Pizza Pie!

The trend towards focusing on gourmet cheeses, choice meats

and fresh herbs instead of how-thick-can-you-go on the crust

has brought a whole new wave of pizza tradition to Napa and

Sonoma. Pizza Azzurro on Main Street in Napa is hand-toss-

ing simple but spot-on flavor pairings for pizza, reminiscent of

Italia itself. Pizzeria Tra Vigne upvalley is cooking up a won-

derful family environment to share along with their authentic

Neopolitan pizzas. With such an authentic flare any one of

these pizzas will lead you to believe you are enjoying a slice at

the Piazza Navona. In the Sonoma Valley at The Red Grape

the decision to order red or white is not only for wines but how

you take your pizza too. The local favorite is offering vibrant

flavors and a new spin on conventional pizza ingredients.

Best Sandwich

There is an art to making a sandwich and anyone who has visit-

ed the local sandwich spots knows just that. Some like wheat

rolls, some prefer Dutch crunch, some even go for a croissant.

In Napa, the only place to find a truly authentic Italian meatball

sandwich or traditional buffalo mozzarella, basil and ripe red

tomato sandwich is Genova Delicatessen. Upvalley, everyone

guarantees that a Guigni’s Deli sandwich with Guigni’s special

BEST BAKERY

*Napa Butter Cream Bakery & Diner 2297 Jefferson St. 255.6700 buttercreambakery.com

Upvalley The Model Bakery 1357 Main St., St. Helena 644 First St. Bldg. B, Napa 963.8192 themodelbakery.com

Sonoma Basque Boulangerie 460 First. St. East 935.7687

BEST BREAKFAST PLACE

*Napa Gillwoods Café 1320 Napa Town Ctr. 253.0409 gillwoodscafe.com

Upvalley Gillwoods Café 1313 Main St., St. Helena 963.1788 gillwoodscafe.com

Sonoma Breakaway Cafe 19101 Sonoma Hwy. 996.5949 breakawaycafe.com

BEST PIZZA

*Napa Pizza Azzurro 1260 Main St. 255.5552 azzurropizzeria.com

Upvalley Pizzeria Tra Vigne 1016 Main St., St. Helena 967.9999 travignerestaurant.com

Sonoma the red grape 529 First. St. West 996.4103 theredgrape.com

BEST SANDWICH

*Napa Genova Delicatessen 1550 Trancas St. 253.8686

Upvalley Guigni’s Deli 1227 Main St., St. Helena 963.3421

Sonoma Sonoma Market 500 W. Napa St. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com

BEST HAMBURGER

*Napa Taylor’s Automatic Refresher 644 First St. 224.6900 taylorsrefresher.com

Upvalley Taylor’s Automatic Refresher 933 Main St., St. Helena 963.3486 taylorsrefresher.com

Sonoma Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar 1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com

BEST CHOCOLATIER

*Napa Anette’s Chocolate Factory 1321 First St. 252.4228 anettes.com

Upvalley Woodhouse Chocolate 1367 Main St., St. Helena 963.8413 woodhousechocolate.com

Sonoma The Chocolate Cow 452 First East St. 935.3564

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dressing will have you coming back for more. Whether you are

ordering turkey, beef or chicken salad on rye with an extra

pickle, it will certainly be delicious and worth the wait. The

Sonoma Market has a plethora of gourmet toppings for just

the right inflection on a tasty sandwich selection between two

pieces of bread; whether it is sliced white or flaxseed twelve

grain.

Best Hamburger

The all-American meal has been given a new spin for an experi-

ence of flavors far from fast food. Living in one of the most

sought after food regions of the world, these burger joints have

a lot to stand up to as they compete with filet mignon on every

California-inspired menu. Taylor’s Automatic Refresher in

Napa and St. Helena may not be a cloth napkin restaurant but

they are grilling up high-end burger cuisine to satisfy every

meat lover. For those who enjoy something of a red varietal

with their meal, their claim to fame includes several local wines

as a nice compliment. Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar in

Sonoma charms all their guests as they grill their savory tasting

burgers in this irresistible location. They have the secret to

superb deliciousness for burger fans everywhere.

Best Chocolatier

Milk, dark, semi-sweet, white, sweet dark, unsweetened, bitter-

sweet, no matter the percentage or aromatic of cacao each one

of us takes our chocolate as different as our coffee. With gour-

met food consumption on the rise, so are our epicurean confec-

tionery chocolatiers. These creative lovers of candy have fol-

lowed their passion for whipping up beautiful chocolate pair-

ings with world-famous Cabernet Sauvignons and more. In

Napa, Anette’s Chocolate Factory has found their niche

with Chocolate Wine & Liqueur Sauces to bring any plain

vanilla ice cream or your favorite fruit to the next level. Each

piece of Woodhouse Chocolate in St. Helena is glorious art-

work to be admired even before the taste. With original flavors

of fresh mint, Thai ginger, praline noisette and mocha cream

your chocolate-loving soul will be nourished with every box.

The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma offers irresistible sweet treats

of fresh fudge, turtles, handmade truffles and chocolate dipped

fruits as gifts for lucky friends and family and maybe a few

pieces for you.

Best Coffeehouse

Local coffee connoisseurs are fiercely loyal when it comes to

expounding on the virtues of their favorite coffee houses.

Perhaps it’s the rich and complex aroma of their signature

blends, or the soothing atmosphere that invites friends to linger

over lattes. Regardless, Napa and Sonoma Valleys have their

share of hot spots for those jonseing for a caffeine fix. Visitors

need only follow their noses to enjoy the welcoming aroma of

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Peet’s Coffee and Tea in Napa. Known for its carefully-selected

beans from around the world, “Peetniks” will tell you that Peet’s

reigns as coffee king. The Napa Valley Roasting Company in St.

Helena fashions a historic weathered-wood downtown building

with savvy roasting techniques to transport their guests to a haven

for everything coffee. Nibble on a fresh muffin or a hot scone while

your coffee is weighed and ground by the pound and the milk for

your latte is steamed to perfection. If you are looking for organic

single origin blends of beans for the most delicate of palates to a

myriad of artisan blends to satisfy every taste bud the Calistoga

Roastery is a great place to start. For the non-coffee, but still need

a kick tea drinkers, their selection of black, green and herbal choices

will warm your heart and spoil your soul. With coffee houses

becoming the neo-watering hole for groups to groove to Sunday

jazz sets and talk politics the Barking Dog Coffee Roasters in

Sonoma hosts a variety of events to gather around. Cozy up on one

of their over-stuffed leather chairs to read the Sunday paper and

indulge in a gelato and Italian roasted coffee.

Best Picnic Spot

A trip around Wine Country would not be complete without a pic-

nic lunch of hand-picked artisan cheese, a baguette, some savory

salami and a perfectly paired bottle of local wine. Sit amongst the

splendor of Clos du Val’s Olive Grove in Napa for a memorable

afternoon in the sun toasting to good friends and great times. After

collecting some of the eye-catching scrumptious bites on display in

the V. Sattui Winery tasting room, a picnic under their gigantic

oak tree with these treats are in perfect stride. Nestled under an

expanse of shade are several tables for picnicking to enjoy your

tasty finds. Sonoma finds the Chateau St. Jean Winery offering a

romantic picnic area with charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches, salads

and wonderful wine by the glass.

Best Gourmet Food Shop

It is truly an obsession of the best kind to shop in the Wine

Country Gourmet Stores like Whole Foods in Napa, where they

feature the freshest, healthiest and most delicious products available

today. We gourmet food enthusiasts appreciate the “no artificial

anything, no trans fats, no short cuts, just food in its purest state.

From their fresh baked goods, fresh fish and meat departments,

fabulous cheese bar, abundantly fresh vegetables to the vast array of

prepared foods, valley folks have many reasons to drop by daily and

keep coming back for more and more. Wine Country itineraries

have a star marked on the map for DEAN & DELUCA in St.

Helena. It is always packed with visitors and locals in search of the

epicurean treats that they can immediately nibble on, cook with, eat

and certainly entertain with. Customers crowd around to have a

taste of the selection of international and local cheeses that are

nearly uncountable. A wonderful selection of wine and a myriad of

gourmet products from valley producers fill their shelves. The gour-

met cook in the house will certainly appreciate the Sonoma

Market where resisting their specialty food choices is certainly not

an option. The makings of culinary delight are available to you

when planning a lavish meal or a simple fare. Take your time to

BEST COFFEEHOUSE

*Napa Peet’s Coffee & Tea 3678 Bel Aire Plaza 254.7690 peets.com

Upvalley Napa Valley Coffee RoastingCo. 1400 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.4491 napavalleycoffee.com

Sonoma Barking Dog Coffee Roasters 18133 Sonoma Hwy. 201 W. Napa St. 939.1905 996.7446 barkingdogcoffee.com

BEST PICNIC SPOT

Napa Clos du Val 5330 Silverado Trail 261.5200 closduval.com

*Upvalley V. Sattui Winery 1111 White Ln., St. Helena 963.7774 vsattui.com

Sonoma Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com

BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP

Napa Whole Foods 3682 Bel Aire Plaza 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com

*Upvalley Dean & Deluca 607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9980 deandeluca.com

Sonoma Sonoma Market 500 West St. Napa 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com

BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP

Napa Whole Foods 3682 Bel Aire Plaza 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com

*Upvalley Dean & Deluca 607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9980 deandeluca.com

Sonoma Sonoma Market 500 West St. Napa 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 996.3411 996.6728 sonoma-glenellenmkt.com

BEST GROCERY STORE

*Napa Vallergas Market 3385 Redwood Rd. 253.2621 vallergas.com

Upvalley Sunshine Foods 1115 Main St., St. Helena 963.7070 sunshinefoodsmarket.com

Sonoma Whole Foods Market 201 W. Napa St. 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa 938.8500 224.6300 wholefoodsmarket.com

BEST LOCAL FOODPRODUCER

Napa Tulocay’s Made in Napa Valley 388 Devlin Rd. 603.3260

*Upvalley Long Meadow Ranch 1775 Whitehall Ln. 963.4555 longmeadowranch.com

Sonoma Oak Hill Farm 15101 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen 996.6643 oakhillfarm.net

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choose from their high quality meat or

seafood selections, pair them with some fine

wine and cheese, fresh vegetables and some

fresh baked goodies. This will certainly be the

place to shop for a complete epicurean feast

that pleases the taste buds.

Best Grocery Store

The first step to a delicious meal, for those of

us that would like to be a master chef but find

ourselves a bit challenged in the kitchen, is

starting with fresh and quality ingredients. If

you are putting on a dinner party and you

want to delight your guest’s senses with wild

salmon and a tart chutney spread, our local

grocery stores are the ace up your sleeve.

Vallerga’s Market in Napa mesmerizes the

eyes and stomachs of their customers with

high-quality, flavorful products. Heading

north in St. Helena, Sunshine Foods has

been serving locals, caterers and wineries with

their vast selection of fine foods and artisan

products in the Napa Valley since 1975.

Whole Foods Market in Sonoma has done

the same with a focus on natural and organic

goods and does not fall short with a vast selec-

tion of top-quality meats, fresh locally grown

produce, fine wine and a special section for

natural health products.

Best Local Food Producer

Attention want-to-be chefs; there is no reason

to shy away from the kitchen! Tulocay’s

Made in the Napa Valley invites all to

“Enjoy Gourmet Every Day” with delicious

products designed for easy meal preparation

by both new and seasoned cooks. These quick

meal products provide the necessary “tools” to

whip up some tempting meals using delicious

sauces, dipping oils, marinades and rubs.

Upvalley and in Sonoma, people come from

miles around to Long Meadow Ranch -

Napa Valley’s “one-stop spot” for organically

certified seasonal fruits and vegetables, extra

virgin olive oil, fresh eggs, and grass-fed beef

and Oak Hill Farm in Sonoma is where fresh

food enthusiasts find the most delectable

fruits, vegetables and flowers grown using sus-

tainable agricultural processes. Keeping us

healthy eaters supplied with the freshest prod-

ucts in all seasons is definitely the goal of both

of these outstanding Wine Country food pro-

ducers. BEST OF

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Tulocay | Napa

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Sip and Swirl inNapa andSonoma ValleysThe enjoyment of wine in the valleys can have

as much depth and character as an aged vin-

tage. The method for tasting and drinking

wine has brought most wine lovers to a

“heightened” experience. Meeting the wine-

maker to discuss this year’s harvest, taking an

intimate tour of the grounds or exploring

wine through a barrel tasting has opened a

whole new dimension in getting to know your

wine.

Best Wine Bar & Shop

There is nothing better than good wine and

delectable food with hilarious friends. Scratch

that; add in an inviting and vibrant, totally

energetic place. Bounty Hunter Rare Wine &

Provisions serves up tasty bites and delicious

wines which can be enjoyed by the two-ounce

swirl, the glass or the bottle. BarVino Wine

Bar at The Mount View in Calistoga offers the

same sampling elements with tapas plates as

well as the option to purchase by the bottle

“out-the-door” for less than in a restaurant. For

those on leisurely stroll around the Sonoma

Square, stop by Sonoma-Enoteca, a unique

shop that blends wine country home décor

with the ability to sip one of their premium

vintages from twelve distinctive wineries.

Tasting Room

Stop, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Repeat. Those five

calls to action are key when meandering

around wine country tasting the vintages of

the popular and newly discovered wineries.

Exploring the havens for “tasting” is all about

loving the experience while tasting and savor-

ing the wine. After circling around the hill

and arriving at Artesa Winery, you suddenly

realize that your wine tasting will include a

panoramic view of the Napa Valley, not to

mention an art lover’s dream of fountains and

sculptures that highlights this architecturally

acclaimed winery setting. Located in the

famous Carneros Region the tasting room staff

eagerly offers up a seat at the bar where you

can relax and taste a variety of wine samples.

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Try a single taste or samples of all six, while

enjoying the view through the striking prism-

shaped window. Driving up the Silverado Trail is

not only known as a beautiful excursion but the

route to a champagne lover’s gem, Mumm Napa.

Contemplate a tour or simply lingering in the

tasting room to sample some signature sparkling.

It is a hard decision given the winery is nestled in

the vineyards of the Napa Valley and the staff is

more than willing to temp you with your choice

of Blanc de Blanc’s, Blanc de Noir or Brut.

Perhaps all options would be worth the time and

certainly the taste! Taster’s cannot resist a jaunt to

the Sonoma Valley to visit Benziger Family

Winery where they proudly welcome their visi-

tors with the history about their family team and

their passion for Sonoma Mountain winegrow-

ing.” Well known for their Biodynamic farm

practices that are inspirational in the world of

grape growing, winemaking and land preserva-

tion. This winery has so much to see, so much to

do, so much to learn from and of course, to taste.

How often could wine lover’s (seasoned or new-

bies), try a unique tour on the Benziger Massey

375 tractor that pulls the tram of visitors for a

close-up of the vineyards, gardens and wildlife

sanctuaries, while learning about the specific

farm practices that are used to grow their grapes.

Return to the tasting room for the culmination of

your visit and try their various tasteful wines. We

are sure you’ll join their wine club and keep com-

ing back for more!

Best Boutique Winery

Small, intimate and what insiders call “hidden

gems” are treasures that wine enthusiasts are

always eager to discover. Small producers with

limited quantities to sell are masters at creating

varietals using the grapes exclusively grown in

Napa and Sonoma Valley’s. One such superstar is

Ceja Vineyards the family winery of premium

Napa and Sonoma wines. Owned by the Ceja

family, its President Amelia Ceja, is the first

Mexican-American woman to hold this position

in a wine production company in the history of

new world wines. Three generations of grape

growing and producing fine wine is definitely a

sought after experience that wine lover’s relish.

For those boutique winery seekers that enjoy a bit

of times past, St. Clement Vineyards is housed

in a Gothic Victorian built by Fritz Rosenbaum as

a winery in 1878. They also have a modern win-

ery built into their hillside. Those in the know

enjoy all the amenities of this famous winery

which include indulging in some world-class

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and

Sauvignon Blanc - all from the Napa Valley vine-

yards. Sonoma County with its rich and lush

vineyards has locals and valley visitors agreeing

that Arrowood Winery and their classic vari-

etals are favorite choices for boutique wine con-

noisseurs. Wine club members have the unique

option of joining their First In Line Club that

ships new wines to these members from a special

allocation. Being part of the club is the only way

to have access to this special wine – sign us up!

Best Local Winemaker

Outstanding texture, full body, terrific depth and

richness are just some of the descriptives that

Jon Priest, the remarkable winemaker of the

Etude Wine brand receives on their wines. The

dedication to “mastering the craft of winegrow-

ing” is the focus of Jon, Tony Soter (founder),

Franci Ashton, (viticulturist) the team that makes

it happen every day. Along with Jon these masters

of winemaking bring 50 years of experience to

their quest for “superior wines that are grown,

not made”. Pinot lover’s often have the chance to

sit with the winemakers during their intimate

seminars while tasting some of the limited pro-

duction Pinot Noirs at Etude. Up-valley at St.

Clement Vineyard, Winemaker Danielle Cyrot,

oversees grapes and winemaking for various

appellations from ten amazing vineyards. Her

background which includes centuries of family

history in the wine business of France has been

an inspiration to Danielle’s distinctive successes

as a young but very talented winemaker at St.

Clement Vineyards. Production of small quanti-

ties of splendid wine has been an on-going tradi-

tion at St. Clement and that tradition carries for-

ward with the creative and youthful dimension

that Danielle brings to their unique wines. Family

history is the background of Joel Peterson, the

famous and very popular winemaker at

Ravenswood. Joel’s father, Walter started the San

Francisco Wine Sampling Club, which studied

fine wines from all over the world and Joel

learned the business along side his father.

Sometimes described as Ravenswood’s “ Zen-

Master of Zin”, he says that for most wine enthu-

siasts, “Ravenswood is synonymous with big,

rich, full-bodied and intense wine!” BEST OF

BEST LOCAL WINEMAKER

Napa Rolando Herrera - BaldacciFamily Vineyards 6236 Silverado Trail 944.9261 baldaccivineyards.com

*Upvalley Danielle Cyrot - St. ClementVineyards 2867 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 800.331.8266 stclement.com

Sonoma Margo Van Staaveren - ChateauSt. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood 833.4134 chateaustjean.com

BEST BOUTIQUE WINERY

Napa Ceja Vineyards 1016 Las Amigas Rd. 255.3954 cejavineyards.com

*Upvalley O’Shaugnessy Estate Winery 1150 Friesen Rd., Angwin 965.2898 oshaugnessywinery.com

Sonoma Robledo Family Winery &Vineyards 21901 Bonness Rd. 939.6903 robledofamilywinery.com

BEST TASTING ROOM

Napa Artesa Vineyards & Winery 1345 Henry Rd. artesawinery.com 224.1668

*Upvalley Mumm Napa 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford 967.7700 mummnapa.com

Sonoma Francis Ford Coppola Presents Rosso & Bianco 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville 857.1400 rossobianco.com

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2009 | Mind + Body

34 BEST OF 2009

FEEL THE BURN -Experience the Exercise Adventure There are an abundance of activities to enhance the lives of the healthy fun-loving people inWine Country. Health enthusiasts in Napa Valley and Sonoma are on their way to spin classes,Pilates, kick boxing lessons or simply escaping to work on their chip shot, putt or a longer drive.Having that passion for a healthy lifestyle in Wine Country is as important as attending a newrelease event at your favorite boutique winery. A perfect way to fill your day is spending a fewhours on a long walk or run, enjoying a massage at a spectacular spa or cycling along the valley’sscenic vineyards.

DAY SPAS, SALONS, HEALTH CLUBS, YOGA STUDIOS, GOLF COURSES

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Health Club

Speaking of reducing stress and sculpting the body, be sure to

make fitness stops at Exertec in Napa and the Health Spa of

Napa Valley in St. Helena. Napa Valley fitness buffs and

novices set their exercise goals at these clubs and the trainers

are eagerly keeping the momentum going. From cardio-dance

to building those power abs, these clubs have an abundance of

choices to make working-out not a chore but a fun and chal-

lenging priority for all exercise enthusiasts. Energetic, well-

rounded and healthy individuals go beyond exercising the heart

muscle in Sonoma! Creatively designed with your health and

well being in mind, Parkpoint attracts a very health conscious

crowd. Exercisers take advantage of the group classes and per-

sonal training sessions that focus on reducing stress and build-

ing excellent physical condition.

Golf

What could be better than playing golf around the natural

beauty of Wine Country? As you make your way through a

myriad of competitive courses, the front nine and the back nine

are usually filled with some of the world’s most tranquil and

beautiful views. Silverado Resort encourages the full range of

motion to drive, chip and putt on their lush, manicured acres.

Designed with a distinctive style and architecture, Silverado

Golf Club offers not one but two 18-hole Robert Trent Jones –

designed courses each with intricate side-hill lies and more

than a dozen water crossings to challenge even the most sea-

soned player. And when you are done, a golf story or two along

with daily scores can be exchanged at the player’s favorite eating

spot - the Grill. For those players of all levels looking for 9

holes, Vintner’s Golf Club, just outside of Yountville, chal-

lenges professional and scratch players alike. The Sonoma Golf

Club is set on 177 acres of luscious greens with an opportunity

to relax the morning away and improve your handicap. A

round or two at this magnificent facility includes gorgeous vis-

tas of the Mayacamas Mountains and surrounding vineyards.

Yoga/Pilates Studio

Ubuntu Restaurant & Yoga Studio presents yoga to

strengthen the body, mind and spirit combined with vegetables

to feed the soul! Napa Valley’s only vegetarian restaurant and

combined yoga studio is one of the first bio-dynamically

farmed restaurants in the country. Upvalley in St. Helena,

health enthusiasts have found Epiphany Yoga Center for the

BEST GOLF COURSE

*Napa Silverado Resort 1600 Atlas Peak Rd. 257.0200 silveradoresort.com

Upvalley Vintner’s Golf Club 7901 Solano Ave., Yountville 944.1992 vintnersgolfclub.com

Sonoma Sonoma Golf Club 17700 Arnold Dr. 939.4100 sonomagolfclub.com

BEST DAY SPA

*Napa Greenhaus European Day Spa 1300 Pearl St. 257.8837 greenhausspa.com

Upvalley Villagio Inn & Spa 6481 Washington St., Yountville 944.8877 villagio.com

Sonoma The Fairmont Sonoma MissionInn & Spa 100 Boyes Blvd. 938.9000fairmont.com/sonoma/

BEST HAIR SALON

*Napa Bernie’s Hair & Nail Salon 1519 Jefferson St. 251.1651

Upvalley Details with Ms. Dixie & Co. 6795 Washington St., Yountville 944.0200

Sonoma JAC Hair Gallery 561 Broadway, Ste. D 935.3633 jachairgallery.com

BEST HEALTH CLUB

*Napa Exertec Fitness Center 1500 First St. 226.1842 exertec.com

Upvalley Health Spa Napa Valley 1030 Main St., St. Helena 967.8800 napavalleyspa.com

Sonoma Parkpoint Club 19111 Sonoma Hwy. 996.3111 parkpointhealthclub.com

BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO

*Napa Ubuntu Restaurant & Yoga Studio 1140 Main St. 251.5656 ubuntunapa.com

Upvalley Epiphany Yoga Center 1299 Pine St., St. Helena 963.9642 epiphanyyogacenter.com

Sonoma Bikram Yoga Sonoma 721 W. Napa St. 935.5862 bikramsonoma.com

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wide variety of yoga classes and many other

spiritual wellness classes. The center strives to

develop and achieve the balance of inner calm

and strength as their instruction includes pro-

viding excellent physical fitness instruction

along with the many ways of living a healthier

lifestyle. In Sonoma, Bikram Yoga invites you

to be part of their life-changing Yoga that

sculpts your body, eases your mind and warms

your heart and spirit! Guided toward new

health and personal acceptance, students in

these classes laugh, cry, sweat and find inspira-

tion.

Salons

Clip, Curl and Blow Dry! There is much more

to creating the right style, hair manipulation or

that perfect cut these days. Bernie’s Hair

Salon, Details with Ms. Dixie & Co. in

Yountville and JAC Hair Gallery in Sonoma,

are keeping busy with the latest trends and

styling techniques of the trade. Their chairs

spin with the greatest new innovative services

as they offer clients all sorts of new fashionable

styling secrets.

Day Spas

Relax as you are inspired to leave your stress

and tension at the door. Rejuvenate while

indulging in a massage with a little aroma

therapy and listening to the soothing music.

Greenhaus European Day Spa feels that

offering personalized service is the key to their

success. Their focus is to soothe your body

while you experience their attentive services

for your mind and spirit. Get wrapped, have

an herbal body rub with the purest essential

oils and exfoliate away! The result is a new

sense of luxurious vitality. Pampering yourself

to the maximum, right in the heart of the

Napa Valley means an appointment for that

special treatment at the new Spa at Villagio.

The spa provides access to a harvest of local

ingredients that are the keys to all the healthful

products used at this famous spa. Seasonal

plant extracts, grape seeds, mineral rich clays

and special local herbs are blended and applied

in the beauty treatments and massage modali-

ties. There are not many spas who can offer

their own thermal mineral water source to

help soothe and heal. The Fairmont Sonoma

Mission Inn & Spa is one of the only luxury

spa resorts to include credentials like these,

along with access to their ultra pampering

facial and massage treatments. Truly an elegant

pampering experience, one you won’t quickly

forget! BEST OF

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa | Sonoma

Health Spa Napa Valley | St. Helena Silverado Resort | Napa

2009 | Nightlife

38 BEST OF 2009

SIP &SAVORHeading out for a carefree evening to sipand savor the night away with indulgentfood and wine pairings or simply meetingthe gang for a cold beer is pretty hard topass up in these valleys. Enjoy good times,good friends, great food, great drink anddon’t forget the terrific ambiance.

Best Place to Take a Date

Spark’s fly with an evening filled with new and exciting

places to go, people to see and things to do. So, think like

an event planner – location is essential! Unravel the first

date jitters with a friendly game of bocce ball, a well-

priced glass of wine around the fire and dinner at FARM

at Carneros Inn in Napa. A drive upvalley to get to know

each other with a fabulous dinner paired with great wine

and an unsurpassed view describes Auberge du Soleil

for romance with subtle elegance at its finest. But don’t

forget to celebrate with that special someone in the heart

of Sonoma at the Eldorado Kitchen. Dine the night away

at a cozy table for two and indulge in their delicious

California contemporary dining selections.

Best Night Spot

Soak up a fanfare of music and social mixing at a Wine

Country “Best of” night spot. Experience the energetic

group of champagne-sipping party-goers at étoile Lounge

at Domaine Chandon in Yountville where modern meets

the artsy atmosphere making this lounge very hip and

happening. Downtown Joe’s American Grill and

Brewhouse in Napa keeps crowds coming back for more

with the right combination of live entertainment and a

large patio seating area on the Napa River. However, if you

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Domaine Chandon | Yountville

Bouchon | YountvilleAuberge du Soleil | Rutherford

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are looking to dine and dance your evening away, don’t miss the Little

Switzerland in Sonoma. Well known as a Sonoma treasure, people

have been gathering, dining, and dancing there year-around since 1906.

Best Bar

Do you like to people watch, have a good drink or simply just be seen?

Wine County’s “A” listed local bar crawl for those in the know starts at

Cole’s Chop House where locals drop by to enjoy a drink as well as

appetizers or a delicious dinner with friends around their beautiful

mahogany bar. Heading upvalley for some fun and a nightcap, one can

enjoy a meal at the Martini House in St. Helena. After dinner, head

downstairs to the wine cellar where over 600 international stunning

options are on their wine list. Sonoma crowds gather at the Eldorado

Kitchen where they are serving a variety of enticing drinks as friends

rendezvous after or before dinner. This bar offers a fun place to gather

and is well known to serve a variety of great martinis.

Best Brew Pub

Looking for a local watering hole that puts beer center stage while giv-

ing wine a back row seat? You will find a variety of beers, music, food

and suds at the best brew pubs in Napa and Sonoma. With so many

wineries, tasting rooms and restaurants specializing or borderline

obsessing over the wine they serve, it’s refreshing, to say the least, to

break the pattern with a cold beer on a warm afternoon. The Silverado

Brewing Company in St. Helena offers the wine country locals a vista

of sloping hills to enjoy while sipping their brew. The open air patio

presents a casual escape to delight in a hamburger and French fries

away from the crowds. In Napa, Downtown Joe’s American Grill

and Brewpub offers several choices of their homemade beer and an

opportunity for sipping flights for the adventurous sampler. In

Sonoma, the hot spot for beer enthusiasts is found by stopping by

Murphy’s Irish Pub for a refreshing pint and some lively conversation.

Best Food after 10

When trying to dine after a movie or following a few cosmopolitans

with friends, late-nights around town are becoming the go-to hot din-

ing spots. The “in” place in Napa to nibble on perfectly delicious Tapa’s

is ZuZu Café. After 10 munching on a dish of Mediterranean Olives or

Moroccan Marinated Flat-Iron Steak with a great glass of wine is truly

a foodies delight. Upvalley, Napa Valley patrons drop by the fabulous

French cafe, Bouchon that offers their guests a choice of fabulous oys-

ters and Sauvignon Blanc or the extravagant full course dinner with

wine pairings. Don’t end the evening without a trip into the zinc bar

for a martini and out on the patio for a fabulous dessert! Staying true

to the European style of eating the fig café & wine bar in Sonoma

offers French infused California cuisine late into the night. You may

expect simple comfort items, but will find gourmet fare like thin crust

pizzas, duck confit, steamed mussels and lavender crème brulee good-

ies. BEST OF

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BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE

*Napa FARM at The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4880 thecarnerosinn.com

Upvalley Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd.,Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com

Sonoma El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

BEST NIGHT SPOT

*Napa Downtown Joe’s American Grilland Brewhouse 902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com Upvalley

etoile Lounge at DomaineChandon 1 California Dr., Yountville 204.7529 chandon.com

Sonoma Little Switzerland 19080 Riverside Dr., Sonoma 938.9990 lilswiss.com

BEST BAR

*Napa Cole’s Chop House 1122 Main St. 224.6328 coleschophouse.com

Upvalley Martini House 1245 Spring St., St. Helena 963.2233 martinihouse.com

Sonoma El Dorado Kitchen 405 First St. West 996.3030 eldoradosonoma.com

BEST BREW PUB

*Napa Downtown Joe’s American Grilland Brewhouse 902 Main St. 258.2337 downtownjoes.com

Upvalley Silverado Brewing Co. 3020 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena 967.9876 silveradobrewingcompany.com

Sonoma Murphy’s Irish Pub 464 First St. East 935.0660 sonomapub.com

BEST DINING AFTER 10PM

Napa Zuzu 829 Main St. 224.8555 zuzunapa.com

*Upvalley Bouchon 6534 Washington St., Yountville 944.8037 bouchonbistro.com

Sonoma the girl & the fig 110 W. Spain St. 938.3634 thegirlandthefig.com

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WINECOUNTRYTREASURESWine Country event,Hotel/resort, Bed &Breakfast, Balloonride, Tour & limoservice, Place to take visitors

If you are dreaming of luxurious resorts,quaint B & B’s, special events, private winetastings and out-of-this-world dining, thena get-away to the Wine Country is justwhat you need. All this and more are at thefingertips of locals and visitors whoexplore the possibilities nestled in bothvalleys. Don’t hesitate to escape youreveryday routine with a night of lovelyaccommodations and experiencing theregions perfect amenities.

Hotel/Resort and B&B’s

Imagine yourself in a cozy fire-lit room with a vineyard a

few feet away and all of the exquisite attributes of the

perfect destination. This is what you will find at this

year’s “Best of” B & B’s, Hotels and Resorts. The staff at

these well-appointed accommodations knows just what

discerning quests require, right down to the finest detail.

Visitors seeking the contrast of chic and hip amenities in

a historic setting will be enchanted by Napa’s White

House Inn and Spa. This seventeen room, resort style

inn proudly features warm fireplaces, lavish gardens, deli-

cious food and on-site spa treatments – just steps away

from downtown Napa. Hospitality abounds as you travel

upvalley to Calistoga’s newest bed and breakfast – The

Craftsman Inn. Combining unique architectural style

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with exceptional details, they indulge their

guests with champagne breakfasts; candlelit

Jacuzzi baths and in-room massage treat-

ments. Cuddled in the 600 thread count

sheets, their visitors are sure to have sweet

dreams. Leave behind that busy world and

escape to Glen Ellen’s Gaige House Inn

where this quintessential serene and breath-

taking estate offers beautifully appointed

rooms. Make relaxing a top priority in these

Asian inspired surroundings that blend an

idealic setting and attentive service. The pri-

vate Japanese gardens along the Calabazas

Creek sooths your spirit and calms your mind

for the ultimate Zen retreat.

One thing that all wine loving people

should experience is a stay in the Carneros

wine region. Guests of the Carneros Inn

enjoy 27 acres of Napa Valley vineyard views,

spectacular lavender gardens, special places to

immerse in the sun where the outdoor infinity

pool is always inviting and much more. Casual

elegance with individual cottages (remarkably

secluded) is the unique feature of this

PlumpJack Resort. While visiting, don’t forget

their signature restaurant, “Farm” - where din-

ing on scrumptious food paired with the

wines of this famous region makes your stay

complete. Sneak away and go upvalley on the

Silverado Trail, to Meadowood Napa Valley

where guests can find the epitome of elegance

and serenity. Meadowood offers luxury right

in the middle of hillsides and vineyards of this

remarkable region. A wine lover’s haven, this

getaway resort will certainly be memorable for

that special weekend trip. The Lodge at

Sonoma is the perfect spot to retreat and

indulge in this ultimate romantic stay. Slow

down and be spoiled at their Raindance Spa,

one of the many features of this ideal resort in

the fabulous Sonoma Valley.

Best Balloon Ride – Up, Up and Away!

Picture spectacular views of Wine Country

with the panoramic landscapes seen as you

soar above the valleys. Hot air ballooning is as

unique as it is popular among all who give it a

try. Your pre-dawn launch and warming

morning sun will leave ballooning adventurers

with exuberant memories of their flight.

Balloons Above the Valley in Napa and

Napa Valley Balloons Inc. have brought bal-

looning and this unique vacation experience

to couples and families. Above the Wine

Country Ballooning in Sonoma gives their

guests a breathtaking and beautiful adventure

as they fly above Wine Country.

Best Place to Take Visitors

The Napa Valley Wine Train is the perfect

introduction to the Napa Valley as they invite

their passengers for a leisurely trip through

the valley. The warm and welcoming staff

along with award winning Executive Chef,

Kelly Macdonald presents an unforgettable

culinary experience while wine tasting, social-

izing and taking in the views! Chef

Macdonald prepares delicious seasonal menus

for lunch and dinner with all the freshest local

ingredients for the 36 mile roundtrip train

ride up the valley and back. Heading towards

a beautiful hillside just outside Calistoga, don’t

miss the Castello di Amorosa. The castle is

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BEST BED & BREAKFAST

*Napa The White House Inn & Spa 443 Brown St. 254.9301 napawhitehouseinn.com

Upvalley The Craftsman Inn 1213 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga 341.3035 thecraftsmaninn.com

Sonoma Gaige House 13540 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.0237 gaige.com

BEST HOTEL/RESORT

*Napa The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com

Upvalley Meadowood Napa Valley 900 Meadowood Ln., St. Helena 963.3646 meadowood.com

Sonoma The Lodge at Sonoma 1325 Broadway 935.6600 thelodgeatsonoma.com

BEST BALLOON RIDE

*Napa Balloons Above the Valley 603 California Blvd. 253.2222 balloonrides.com

Upvalley Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. P.O. Box 2860, Yountville 944.0228 napavalleyballoons.com

Sonoma Above the Wine CountryBallooning 538.7359 balloontours.com

BEST PLACE TO TAKEVISITORS

Napa Napa Valley Wine Train 1275 McKinstry St. 253.2111 winetrain.com

*Upvalley Castello di Amorosa 4045 N. St. Helena Hwy.,Calistoga 942.8200 castellodiamorosa.com

Sonoma Benziger Family Winery 1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen 935.3000 benziger.com

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the dream and achievement of valley vintner Daryl

Sattui and is truly worth a stop as his authentic repli-

cation was built by masons who shaped every stone by

hand. Features in this Tuscan medieval castle took 14

years to complete and include a drawbridge, five tow-

ers with battlements, a church, a great hall plus gar-

goyles, a 15th century iron maiden for the castle’s tor-

ture chamber and much more. The Castle sits above a

barrel cellar and a tasting room that houses a vast

array of wine bottles and barrels. When arriving in the

Sonoma Valley on a sunny day, head to the Benziger

Family Winery where they proudly welcome their

visitors with the history about the family and their

passion for Sonoma winegrowing. The family is well

known for their Biodynamic farm practices that stand

as an inspiration to the world of grape growing, wine-

making and land preservation. How often could wine

enthusiasts, try a unique tour on the Benziger Massey

375 tractor that pulls the tram of visitors for a close-

up of the vineyards and gardens while learning about

the specific farm practices that are used to grow their

grapes. The culmination of this amazing visit brings

you back to the tasting room to enjoy their various

tasteful wines.

Wine Country Event

Spring is the time to celebrate the upcoming season

and head to downtown Napa for Chef’s Market, a

special weekly event that highlights celebrity chefs and

their cooking demonstrations, some top wineries,

world-class specialty products and valley growers of

sustainable food – not to mention the wonderful

downtown stores displaying their goods and services.

This local marketplace is about strolling among the

family activities, shopping for a favorite item, seeing

some good friends or tasting great food while buying

the freshest vegetables and breads for the week. Rave

reviews and great fun is had by all in one location –

downtown Napa!

There is glitz and glamour everywhere as travelers

from all over the world as well as local wine lovers and

bidders make their way to Wine Country for Napa

Valley Vintners’ Auction, the famous and highly

acclaimed charity wine auction. Since 1981, Auction

Napa Valley has provided the perfect opportunity to

mingle with celebrities, wine collectors and winemak-

ers as well as the elite and trendy crowd that enjoy the

extraordinary settings for great food and wine. Raising

millions for their featured charities has always been

the highlight of the yearly “Spectacular Event”. This

Napa Valley Wine Train | Napa

Auction Napa Valley | St. Helena

Beau Tours | Sonoma

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BEST WINE COUNTRY TOUR SERVICE

Napa Platypus Tours Unlimited 2471 Solano Ave. 253.2723 platypustours.com

Upvalley Napa Valley Bike Tours Sonoma Valley Bike Tours 6488 Washington St., Yountville 944.2953 napavalleybiketours.com sonomavalleybiketours.com

*Sonoma Beau Wine Tours 21707 Eighth St. East 938.8001 beauwinetours.com

BEST WINE COUNTRY EVENT

Napa Chefs’ Market 257.0322 napadowntown.com

*Upvalley Auction Napa Valley Napa Valley Vintners 963.3388 napavintners.com

Sonoma Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction Sonoma Valley Vintners &Growers 935.0803 sonomavalleywine.com

BEST WEDDING SITE

Napa Carneros Inn 4048 Carneros Hwy. 299.4900 thecarnerosinn.com

*Upvalley Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Rd.,Rutherford 963.1211 aubergedusoleil.com

BEST FLOWER SHOP

*Napa Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts 851 Lincoln Ave. 255.8878

Upvalley Tesoro 649 Main St., St. Helena 963.3316 tesoroflowers.com

Sonoma Anne Appleman Flowers & Plants 147 E. Spain St. 938.3571 anneappleman.com

BEST CATERER

*Napa Melissa Teaff Catering 101 S. Coombs Y-4 254.8160 mtcatering.com

Upvalley Knickerbockers’ Catering 1314 Oak Ave., St. Helena 963.9278 knickerbockerscatering.com

Sonoma Park Avenue Catering & Event Production 591 Mercantile Dr., Cotati 793.9645 parkavecater.com

Sonoma Café La Haye 140 E. Napa St. 935.5994 cafelahaye.com

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gala brings together the family of Napa Valley Vintners member winer-

ies pouring some of the world’s finest wines along with enormous hos-

pitality, the culinary excellence of the valley’s renowned chefs and the

ever present efforts of the local volunteers. The community charities

that benefit from the event realize that it is not just about the glitz and

glamour but the “treasure” this auction provides them as the true bene-

ficiaries of this amazing effort. The Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine

Auction takes center stage in the Sonoma Valley in the fall as their

must attend happening! A good time is had by the crowd as their auc-

tion raises the big bucks at this highly attended event to benefit

Sonoma Valley charities. They love to show off the Sonoma Valley’s

finest food and wines, exclusive winemaker’s dinners, multiple VIP

events and the grand finale - the Auction.

Wine Country Tour Service

Stylish and Casual Transportation meets Wine Country Charm. The

best recipe for soaking in the Napa and Sonoma charm and the most

spectacular offerings include being hosted by the insiders of Wine

Country Tour Services. Knowledgeable drivers offer mesmerizing rides

with all the scenic routes for exploring the lush vineyards, sampling the

finest wines, finding a quaint restaurant for dinner or celebrating a spe-

cial occasion - all executed with the perfect expertise and hospitality.

Platypus Tours Unlimited of Napa and Beau Tours in Sonoma are

specialists in exploring all of Wine Country with luxury cars and their

ability to give the supreme tour that will capture the “have to do once”

activities. They find the hidden spots to give a guest the chance to blend

their own wine, meet a renowned winemaker or stop at a winery not

open to the public. For those who prefer the great outdoors and seeing

the vistas from a bicycle, Napa Valley Bike Tours has the itinerary of

your dreams. Cycling through Wine Country with frequent stops at

select wineries with catered meals is a fun way to enjoy some memo-

rable times. For the adventurous exerciser looking for a few days of

fresh air, sunshine and some fine food and wine…look no further.

Wedding Site

Wedding hot spots for couples on the search for “just the right place” to

tie the knot is in abundance in the Napa and Sonoma Valley. Auberge

du Soleil is graced with a location that has gorgeous vistas and serves

couples the ideal location for an intimate celebration of exchanging

their vows. Your wedding will always be remembered in this setting

where guests will commemorate the ceremony, savor the fine cuisine,

enjoy world class wines and cuddle under Italian linens in the exquis-

itely decorated rooms. The Carneros Inn provides that magical place

with all their Wine Country rustic charm that includes panoramic hill-

sides along with their fabulous understated luxury. Imagine combining

this perfect location as you set the stage for saying “I do”. Voted “One of

the Top 25 Romantic Getaways in the World” by Travel + Leisure

Magazine, couples will not hesitate to choose this as a wedding site to

create all the memorable moments of their special day. Speaking of per-

fect, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa offers a fantastic destina-

tion for a wedding and a remarkable reception. Situated in the heart of

the Sonoma Valley among some of the world’s most famous wineries

and vistas, brides and grooms find this elegant resort filled with special

amenities that will make their wedding day an

unforgettable and blissful day.

Best Flower Shop

Creating magic all year around is definitely

what the local “floral masters” in Wine

Country exhibit with their amazing bouquets.

Beautiful flowers are pivotal in celebrating any

time of year for all Wine Country floral lovers.

Where would the holiday season be without

red Poinsettias and garland or Valentine’s Day

without several dozen red roses? Garaventa’s

Florist & Gifts in Napa has shared in the cele-

bration of every occasion, from weddings to

anniversaries with their elegant custom

arrangements. Tesoro in St. Helena presents

the right texture and seasonal touches in every

lush and fabulous arrangement they provide.

Anne Appleman Flowers & Plants in

Sonoma has continued to delight people with

exquisite flowers for all special events that add

that extra colorful sparkle and visible beauty

when they arrive.

Best Caterer

Exceptionally appetizing food and the ability

to creatively design the environment is the

true gift of the “Best Of” Wine Country cater-

ing experts this year. Melissa of Melissa Teaff

Catering in Napa is the recipient of many

awards and accolades from clients and friends

as she always caters each event with delicious

foods and the most remarkable touches. She

brings every event to life with the extraordi-

nary promise that “only the best will do” and

has lived by and built her business on her phi-

losophy of making those around her full of

joy. Knickerbockers’ Catering in St. Helena,

with Chef Shannon Kelly has delivered French

Cuisine excellence to the Napa Valley, in a

diverse array of event sizes and complexities.

Catering Chef Kelly was recently featured on

the Food Network where he highlighted his

cuisine recommendations and talents. Giving

the best attention culinary creativity, executive

chef Bruce Riezenman of Park Avenue

Catering & Event Production can light up

your eyes with the finest dining menus, signa-

ture desserts and event production available in

the Sonoma County area. He has brought fine

dining cuisine out of the restaurant and to the

plates of private events in the Sonoma Valley

and all over Northern California. BEST OF

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Meadowood | St. Helena

Wine Country Inn | St. Helena

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48 BEST OF 2009

THE REAL SCENEThe Curtain Rises on Fabulous Artsand Entertainment

In Wine Country, the lively and captivating scene brings us world classshows, dynamic events, unique exhibits, gallery openings, art trails andopen studios that are certain to inspire the artistic and cultural desire inall of us. Spend time meeting a new artist, visit a beautiful gallery, takein a museum show or simply observe a craftsman at work. This array ofart and entertainment choices presents all the reasons for audiences toembrace the arts and keep coming back for more. Needless to say, yourschedule could fill up in a hurry when you explore and enjoy all of thewonderful experiences that Wine Country has to offer.

Art Galleries

Remarkable is a powerful word to describe the Napa and Sonoma Valleys world famous selection

of fine wines and the scenic views. However, when enjoying the excellent tastings of world

renowned wines, take the time to stop by the Valley’s many art galleries and have a first hand

experience with the art world of Wine Country. Find a moment to explore these beautiful ven-

ues that offer extraordinary collections of sculptures, paintings and superior crafts. Whether you

are looking for something special for your home or you are a fine art collector, these treasures

are a delight to find. For those who love art and the Napa Valley, M J Shaer Gallery in Napa

presents exclusive and original two and three dimensional fine art from a number of new and

established Wine Country artists. This unique experience includes visiting this inspiring gallery

BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE

*Napa Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main St. 226.7372 nvoh.org

Upvalley Lincoln Theater 100 California Dr., Yountville 944.1300 lincolntheater.com

Sonoma Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa 546.3600 wellsfargocenterarts.com

BEST ART GALLERY

*Napa MJ Shaer Gallery 500 Main Street 944.9211 mjschaergallery.com

Upvalley I. Wolk Gallery 1354 Main St., St. Helena 963.8800 iwolkgallery.com

Sonoma Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway 939.7862 svma.org

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filled with contemporary paintings in oil,

watercolor and pastels. Eloquently described

as a visual pleasure, don’t miss the sculptural

art, glass and mixed mediums. While taking-

in the upvalley town of St. Helena, the I.

Wolk Gallery is a recommended stop for the

amazing works of many gifted artists. Well

known for their established and emerging

artists, the intriguing and spacious gallery

showcases fine art through featured paint-

ings, works on paper, sculptures and much

more. Are you looking for that “Cultural Hot

Spot?” Stop by The Sonoma Valley

Museum of Art, recognized by those in the

know as “a sophisticated cultural experience,

with a hometown heart.” The largest visual

arts organization in the San Francisco/North

Bay Region is becoming a well known Wine

Country destination. They proudly present

exhibits that rotate every six weeks and there

are always popular and strong reactions to

the work.

Performing Arts

As you plan your perfect weekend, be part of

the audiences that gives their energetic

applause for the marvelous shows being pre-

sented at the Napa and Sonoma Valley’s per-

forming arts and entertainment centers.

Whether it is comedy, dance, theater, musi-

cals or symphony concerts, audiences are

cheering for the variety of premiere shows

offered at these top quality venues. Every year

both the Lincoln Theater Napa Valley

(Yountville) and the Napa Valley Opera

House (Napa), touch the lives of thousands

of people with performances by top interna-

tionally known artists. Both theaters are

located in the heart of the Napa Valley and

present their performances in settings that

are modern, elegant and filled with anticipa-

tion as the curtain goes up. Just a few miles

to the north in Santa Rosa, The Wells Fargo

Center for the Arts invites people to enjoy

shows in their spacious performing arts audi-

toriums, in an intimate cabaret, and on out-

door festival grounds with a big tent.

Completely supported by the community,

they present over 100 annual performances

and are one of California’s largest providers

of arts education programs for children.

BEST OF

Lincoln Theater | Yountville

di Rosa Preserve | Napa

di Rosa Preserve | NapaVolakis Gallery | Yountville

2009 | Shopping

50 BEST OF 2009

Best Shoe Store

For the shoe lover in all of us, who know that what we

wear on our feet is just as important as that flirty little

black dress when we head out on the town. If shoes have

become your passion, have we got the shops for you!

Buyer, owner and consumer of Foot Candy in St. Helena,

Carolyn Butler, brings an upscale and international shoe

selection to Napa Valley. Shoes On First in downtown

Napa and Sole Desire in the Sonoma Valley have brought

the comfort shoe into mainstream fashion with equal zest.

It is a perfect fit for those looking to find the most stylish

footwear selections from domestic and international

brands.

Best Jewelry Store

Craftsmanship in any form can be observed and certainly

be appreciated. The art of jewelry making and its chal-

lenges are infinite. With so many mediums to work with,

Lori Wear, Owner & Designer for Spinelle Fine Jewelers

in Napa offers true character in the pieces she designs,

manufactures and displays in her warm and inviting

space. David's in St. Helena offers an international selec-

tion from the spectacular Aquamarine drop earrings to

the stunning Tahitian cultured pearl necklace, simply

magnificent. Their tradition of excellence has spanned 30

years in capturing and tending the attention of locals and

tourists. For the element that matches an ensemble,

Sonoma Silver Company features everything from gem-

stone jewelry for the modern taste to more subtle metal

hues for the everyday.

Best Resale Store

With being green finding a place in every passing season,

our resale stores have become a hunting ground to create

any outfit with a hip urban feel. Looking for that perfectly

unique frock for your next celebration or simply some-

thing to enhance your day to day wardrobe? Betty's Girl

Boutique owner Kim Northrup, in downtown Napa,

presents so many wonderful styles and unusual outfits to

choose from. Her reputation for having the favorite vin-

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Mustard Seed Clothing Co. | Napa

101 South Coombs Street, Y-4, Napa, California 94559office: 707.254.8160

facsimile: 707.254.0230web: www.MTCatering.comemail: info@MTCatering.com

Melissa Teaffby

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BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE

*Napa Williamson & Co. 1267 Napa Town Center 224.5284

Upvalley Mario’s Men’s Clothing 1223 Main St., St. Helena 963.1603

Sonoma Eraldi’s Menswear & Shoes 475 First St. West 996.2013

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE

*Napa The Mustard Seed Clothing Co. 1301 Napa Town Center 255.4222 mustardseedclothing.com

Upvalley Tay & Grace 6525 Washington St., Yountville 944.8307

Sonoma The Loop 461 First St. 939.8400

BEST JEWELRY STORE

*Napa Spinelle Fine Jewelers 1232 First St. 253.7789 spinelle.net

Upvalley David’s 1343 Main St., St. Helena 963.0239 davidsjewelers.com

Sonoma Sonoma Silver Company 491 First St. West 933.0999 sonomasilver.com

BEST SECONDHAND STORE

*Napa Betty’s Girl Boutique 1239 First St. 254.7560

Upvalley Lolo’s Second To None 1120 Main St., St. Helena 963.7972

Sonoma The Church Mouse 15 E. Napa St. 938.9797 stfrancischurchmouse.org

BEST SHOE STORE

*Napa Shoes On First 1227 First St. 252.7280

Upvalley Foot Candy 1239 Main St., St. Helena 452 E. First St. Ste. E, Sonoma 963.2040 938.3876 footcandyshoes.com

Sonoma Sole Desire 500 W. Napa St. 933.1702 soledesire.com

BEST BOOK STORE

*Napa Copperfield’s Books 3900A Bel Aire Plaza 252.8002 copperfields.net

Upvalley River House Books 1234 Adams St., St. Helena 963.1163 riverhousebooksnapavalley.com

Sonoma Copperfield’s Books 1330 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga 942.1616 copperfields.net

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tage store around town is more than well deserved.

UpValley, Lolo's Second to None will inspire you with

their well-dressed windows, designer clothing and eclectic

items to add to any wardrobe. In Sonoma, The Church

Mouse offers a "never-ending closet" of great vintage

pieces.

Best Women's Clothing Store/ Best Men's

Clothing Store

Trends may come and go, but style always remains. In

Napa, The Mustard Seed Clothing Co is a style haven

tucked away downtown. Here, you will be sure to find the

classics and forward trends to wrap yourself in warm

scarves or dress downright cool in sheik dresses. For fun

and flirty outfits and all your favorite labels, head

UpValley to Tay & Grace or visit The Loop in Sonoma.

To find the classic style all men look good wearing,

Williamson & Co in Napa is sure to please, from the golf

course to the board room. If a new look is what you are

seeking in the New Year, Mario's Men's Clothing in St.

Helena has just the right selection of beautifully tailored

shirts and more; the perfect fit for your lifestyle. And in

Sonoma, Eraldi's Menswear & Shoes has emerged as the

men's equivalent to a fashion boutique, a tried and true

mixture with modern and eclectic styles.

Best Book Store

Reading enthusiasts need to look no further than our local

book stores for a best seller or that hard to find reference

book. Hardback or paperback, these stores invite you to

casually meander down their long rows of books, maga-

zines and gift items. Copperfield’s Books in Napa and

Calistoga welcomes you with a warm and colorful atmos-

phere, an incomparable literary selection and the friend-

liest staff to help you find that perfect book. River House

Books UpValley offers everything from Napa Valley coffee

table books for the entertainer, that new fictional and

biographical choice, or the collection-worthy piece that

satisfies the search for a rare book. BEST OF

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2009 | Home & Garden

54 BEST OF 2009

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENTBUSINESS

*Napa Home Depot 225 Soscol Ave. 251.0162 homedepot.com

Upvalley Central Valley Builders Supply 1100 Vintage Ave., St. Helena 1790 Soscol Ave., Napa 963.3622 257.8888 cvbsupply.com

Sonoma Friedman’s Home Improvement 1360 Broadway 939.8811 friedmanshome.com

BEST ANTIQUE SHOP

*Napa Antiques On Second 1370 Second St. 252.6353

Upvalley Antique Fair 6512 Washington St. 944.8440 antiquefair.com

Sonoma Sonoma Country Antiques 23999 Arnold Dr. 938.8315 sonomacountryantiques.com

BEST GARDEN NURSERY

*Napa Van Winden Pueblo GardenCenter 1805 Pueblo Ave. 255.8400

Upvalley Whiting Nursery 738 Main St., St. Helena 963.5358 whitings.com

Sonoma Wedekind’s Garden Center 21095 Broadway 938.2727

AT HOMEIN WINECOUNTRYBest Home Furnishings for the Interior

Designer in All of Us

Whether you are looking for classic furniture

selections, quality design assistance or simply

that perfect sofa and chair, you will find the

perfect place to shop in Wine Country. For

excellence in home décor Martin Design in

St. Helena offers a more modern feel for

homeowners on the scout for the unusual

rustic piece or eclectic pottery. Living

amongst the natural inspirations all around

us, Custom House of Napa and Harvest

Home Stores in the Sonoma Valley are the

perfect furnishing stores to warm up your

home’s style with that special addition for

every room.

Best Home Improvement Business

Building supply center, hardware store, home

improvement center and community aware-

ness advocate? The Home Depot in Napa has

been inspiring do-it-yourselfers to finish their

kitchen remodel and bedroom paint job by

offering every tool, appliance and garden

accessory under the sun and even in-store

instruction classes! Central Valley Builders

Supply in St. Helena has offered responsive,

flexible and creative problem solving for their

customers to help their projects get done on

time and within budget. Friedman’s Home

Improvement of Sonoma has truly raised the

bar in dedicating their attention and time to

improving the lives around them. Whether it

is building homes for senior citizens or pro-

curement of a wide variety of green products,

this store continues to become a symbol for

improving more than homes.

Best Antique Shop

It is often a great find and comes with a bit of

luck or simply the seasoned eye of an antique

dealer to bring that special piece into your

line of sight. At Antiques On Second in

Napa you’ll find not only beautiful accent

pieces, but eclectic jewelry to add to your col-

lection. Each item at the Antique Fair in

Yountville has a long history of travel and

drama which can be narrated in exquisite

detail by the owners. Most of their pieces, in

addition to being unique, come with a won-

derful history. Sonoma Country Antiques

has those selections you have been looking

everywhere to find that softly mesh with your

taste in overstuffed couches and modern

lamps.

Best Garden Nursery

Wine Country gardening is more than plants,

dirt and a shovel. Planting tomatoes, herbs or

a favorite rose variety can be calming and

fruitful with the right timing and blend of

watering and care. But for those without a

natural green thumb, where do you go to get

the proper guidance? In St. Helena, Whiting

Nursery always exceeds expectations with

high quality plants and gardening products

displayed beautifully all year around. The

focus of the nursery is undoubtedly the David

Austin rose garden located just in front of the

historic Logan/Ives residence. Van Winden

Pueblo Garden Center in Napa has a beau-

tiful selection of not only adolescent plants

but all the necessary accoutrements for your

yard to sit, relax, and enjoy the outcome of

your labor. The people at Wedekind’s

Garden Center in Sonoma offers many tips

and expertise having to do with planting fruit

trees, flowering or nut trees plus much more.

Their helping hand and know-how with land-

scaping creativity is a perfect combination for

a garden of any size. BEST OF

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ANTIQUES ON SECOND

1370 2ND Street, Napa, CA 94559707-252-6353

“BEST OF NAPA” ANTIQUE STORE4 YEARS

Antique décor, primitives, glassware, pottery, jewelry, clothes and much more

1001 CAYMUS STREET, NAPA · 707-258-8880 · MON. – SAT., 9:30 AM – 5:30 PMJust a hop, skip & a jump from The Learning Faire & Shackford’s Kitchen Store

Best bouquet of gifts all year ‘round

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2009 | Family Outings

56 BEST OF 2009

BEST FAMILY OUTING

*Napa PB & J’s Party, Bounce & Jump 849 Jackson St. #4A 226.5867 partyatpbjs.com

Upvalley Safari West 3315 Porter Creek Rd., SantaRosa 579.2551 safariwest.com

Sonoma Sonoma TrainTown 20264 Broadway 938.3912 traintown.com

BEST CHILDREN’S STORE

*Napa The Learning Faire 1343 Main St. 253.1024 learningfaire.com

Upvalley Hansel & Gretel 6525 Washington St., Yountville 944.2954

Sonoma Half-Pint 450 First St. East, St. E 938.1722

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT

*Napa Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 645 First St. 254.9700 realcheesepizza.com

Upvalley Rutherford Grill 1180 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford 963.1792 hillstone.com

Sonoma Mary’s Pizza Shack 8 W. Spain St. 938.8300 maryspizzashack.com

FAMILYFUN INWINECOUNTRYFamilies can delight and discovera host of activities around theWine Country. Exploring thetown square, picnicking in apark, visiting museums andenjoying summers filled withfarmer’s markets, county fairsand a few parades, are just a fewof the fun things that can beexperienced.

Best Family Outings

Family adventures in Napa start with PB &

J’s Party, Bounce & Jump that offers the

excitement of romping in the bouncy houses

and enjoying their extensive play areas.

These are perfect attractions for children any

day of the week. Safari West presents a

chance for family exploration and to “get up

close and personal” with wild animals. With

access to the animals in their natural habitat,

everyone has the opportunity to learn about

endangered species while spending some

quality time together. Sonoma’s Traintown

takes families on a journey of discovery

through trains, tracks and animals and a 46

foot tall ferris wheel leaving adults and chil-

dren alike with fond memories of this family

day together.

Best Children’s Store

Who can resist passing a whimsical mobile

or plush teddy bear in a vibrant window dis-

play without peaking inside. In the Napa

Valley, The Learning Faire offers toys that

inspire a child’s imagination and creativity

far beyond simple playtime. When looking

for that special little tots outfit or gift, be

sure to stop by Hansel & Gretel Clothes

Loft in Yountville. In Sonoma, Half-Pint

will let you into their world of stylish cloth-

ing and accessories ranging from infant to

child.

Best Family Restaurants

A family outing has to include some of the

Napa and Sonoma Valleys favorite family

dining. - As you travel upvalley, Rutherford

Grill invites you to enjoy their mouth-water-

ing ribs or one of the best roasted chickens

anywhere. For a great time and casual

atmosphere moms and dads are heading to

Filippi’s Pizza Grotto in Napa for pizza

and other traditional Italian meals. For a

truly warm and inviting family dining expe-

rience Mary’s Pizza Shack in Sonoma

serves up favorites for everyone in the fami-

ly. BEST OF

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Putting Community Back Into Banking.

Napa Community Bank700 Trancas Street

Napa, CA 94558707.227.9300

www.napacommunitybank.com

Napa Community Bank is a full service community bank. We are local people helping local people every day.

We owe our success to the support of our community and to the hard work of our employees, and we express our appreciation through our contributions of time and resources to local charities and community efforts.

We’re local. You’re local. Let’s talk!

2009 | Services

58 BEST OF 2009

SERVICESMaking our Lives Easier – What

could be better?

They touch our lives daily and provide the

Wine Country community with valued

goods and services that keep the local com-

merce moving. Service businesses are all

about the day to day details that provide

immeasurable value and enhance our quality

of life. These services are the strength of our

community and have provided enormous

dedication over many years.

Banks

They say hello and know you by name… the

tellers and officers are eager to assist you

with opening an account, finding that best

new product or loan as well as supporting all

the community events and fundraisers.

Personal Service is certainly the slogan of

these local and popular financial institutions.

Napa Community Bank and Sonoma

Valley Bank strive to meet the needs of

their customers with up-close and individual

attention on a daily basis. They define “out-

standing service” in local banking. Umpqua

Bank and their staff are passionate when

they say “Welcome to the World’s Greatest

Bank,” They know this expression is consis-

tent with their commitment to all customers

and their loyal contributions to the area at

large.

Best Auto Repair

Having our cars well oiled and ready for the

road is a life necessity for most of us. A driv-

ing mishap or your car breaking down is

never on the top of our “how I want to

spend my day” lists. However, the “Best Of”

winners can certainly ease the pain of repair-

ing our cars and keeping them maintained to

perfection! Leave it to the experts to make

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your vehicle as good as new. We love our cars, probably more

than we would like to admit and only want to leave them with

people we trust. The folks at Byron’s Auto Body in Napa

have made repairing dings and dents their passion. Picking up

your car without any reminders of the scratched paint or

bended bumper is a great feeling. Similarly, Canon Creek

Service in St. Helena and Pacific Rim Auto Repair in

Sonoma offers this same level of relief. When we return for our

cars, they are practically new again!

Best Auto Dealer

Locals agree that the best place to look for a new car is right

here with our own Wine Country dealers. It is not surprising

that the valley’s residents overwhelming prefer these home-

town picks in Napa and Sonoma for their solid reputations,

great selections, competitive pricing and their outstanding per-

sonal service. When it comes to the “vehicle” that gets us to

our jobs on time and brings the family home safely we want

peace of mind. Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet-Toyota has focused

on innovative and practical solutions to buying, selling and the

upkeep on cars to start changing the way the community views

and counts on their business. EPPS Chevrolet-Pontiac and

Bonanza Ford-Lincoln-Mercury has also outfitted them-

selves in the most modern tools to get your vehicle diagnosed

accurately and efficiently to save their customers as much time

as possible. It is always a pleasure to find that new car so close

to home.

Best Real Estate Agent/Company

Two valleys with exceptional real estate, right in the heart of

the world’s most renowned wine country with vineyard vistas

for miles around…that is what these “Best Of” winners work

with everyday in their professional lives. Most people dream of

moving to wine country, retiring to their home set amongst

the vineyards to sip wine or some cold iced tea while enjoying

the beautiful weather. Rolling hills of grape vines and picture

perfect valleys are the backdrop to this lush and bountiful area

we call home. Whether your dream house is reminiscent of an

Italian villa or the perfect wine country vacation home,

Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley in Napa has just the

place you’ve been looking for. Morgan Lane Real Estate

makes the transition from seller to buyer and back again as

smooth and enjoyable as possible. Their expertise and under-

standing of market trends clearly satisfies their clients. In

Sonoma, the Frank Howard Allen Realtors proudly draws

on their 100-year traditions to always focus on the highest

level of service and client satisfaction. Finding your dream

house or selling one could not be easier if you are working

with these leading real estate pro’s! BEST OF

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BEST BANK

*Napa Napa Community Bank 700 Trancas St. 227.9300 napacommunitybank.com

Upvalley Umpqua Bank 1065 Main St., St. Helena 305 Soscol Ave., Napa 967.4621 265.3261 umpquabank.com

Sonoma Sonoma Valley Bank 202 W. Napa St. 18615 Sonoma Hwy. 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 935.3200 sonomavalleybank.com

BEST AUTO DEALER

*Napa Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet-Toyota 466 & 583 Soscol Ave. 255.7600 jimmyvasserchevytoyota.com

Upvalley Epps Chevrolet-Pontiac 555 Main St., St. Helena 963.3681 eppschevy.com

Sonoma Bonanza Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 977 W. Napa St. 996.4417

BEST AUTO REPAIR

*Napa Byron’s Inc. Auto Body 906 Enterprise Way 253.8615 byrons.com

Upvalley Canon Creek Service 515 Sanitarium Rd., St. Helena 963.9368 Sonoma

Pacific Rim Auto Repair 505 W. Napa St. 935.4444

BEST REAL ESTATEAGENT/COMPANY

*Napa Coldwell Banker Brokers of theValley 1775 Lincoln Ave. 258.5200 cbnapavalley.com

Upvalley Morgan Lane Real Estate 6795 Washington St., Yountville 944.8500 morganlane.com

Sonoma Frank Howard Allen Realtors 470 First St. East 939.2000 fhasonoma.com

2009 | Napa Valley Winery

60 BEST OF 2009

WINERY LOCATION PHONE

NAPAANDRETTI WINERY............................................4162 BIG RANCH RD ..................255-3524ARTESA VINEYARDS & WINERY ........................1345 HENRY RD ..........................224-1668BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS..................................1075 BUCHLI STATION RD ..........252-9065CARNEROS CREEK ............................................1285 DEALY LN ..........................253-9463CHATEAU POTELLE WINERY ............................3875 MT VEEDER RD. ..................255-9440CHIMNEY ROCK WINERY ................................5350 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............257-2641CLOS DU VAL WINERY......................................5330 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............259-2200DARIOUSH WINERY ..........................................4240 SILVERADO TRAIL ................257-2345DOMAINE CARNEROS ......................................1240 DUHIG RD ........................257-0101HAVENS & FRANUS ..........................................2055 HOFFMAN LN ..................944-2475THE HESS COLLECTION....................................4411 REDWOOD RD ..................255-1144KOVES-NEWLAN VINEYARDS & WINERY ........5225 SOLANO AVE. ....................257-2399LUNA VINEYARDS ............................................2921 SILVERADO TRIAL ................255-5862MADONNA ESTATE/MT. ST. JOHN ..................5400 OLD SONOMA RD ............255-8864MONTICELLO VINEYARDS ................................4242 BIG RANCH RD ..................253-2802REYNOLD’S FAMILY WINERY ............................3266 SILVERADO TRAIL ................258-2558PINE RIDGE WINERY ........................................5901 SILVERADO TRAIL ................252-9777SHAFER VINEYARDS..........................................6154 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............944-2877SIGNORELLO VINEYARDS ................................4500 SILVERADO TRAIL ................255-5990SILVERADO VINEYARDS ....................................6121 SILVERADO TRAIL ................257-1770STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS ............................5766 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............944-2020STELTZNER VINEYARDS ....................................5998 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............252-7272TREFETHEN VINEYARDS....................................1160 OAK KNOLL AVE ..............255-7700WILLIAM HILL WINERY......................................1761 ATLAS PEAK RD ..................224-4477ZD WINES..........................................................8383 SILVERADO TRAIL ..............963-5188

YOUNTVILLECLIFF LEDE ........................................................1473 YNTVL CROSSRD ................944-8642BELL WINE CELLARS..........................................6200 WASHINGTON ST ..............944-1673COSTENTINO WINERY......................................7415 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-1220DOMAINE CHANDON ......................................1 CALIFORNIA DR ........................944-2280GOOSECROSS CELLARS....................................1119 STATE LN ............................944-1986ROBERT SINSKY VINEYARDS ............................320 SILVERADO TRAIL ................944-9090VINE CLIFF WINERY ..........................................7400 SILVERADO TRAIL ................944-2388

OAKVILLECARDINALE ESTATE ..........................................1600 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-2807GROTH VINEYARDS & WINERY ........................750 OAKVILLE CROSSROAD ........944-0290NAPA CELLARS ..................................................7481 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-2565NAPA WINE COMPANY ....................................7830-40 ST. HELENA HWY ..........944-8669OAKVILLE RANCH/MINER FAMILY....................7850 SILVERADO TRAIL ................944-9500OPUS ONE ........................................................7900 ST. HELENA HWY ..............944-9442PLUMPJACK WINERY ........................................620 OAKVILLE ............................945-1220ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY ............................7801 ST. HELENA HWY ..............226-1395ROBERT PEPI WINERY ......................................7585 ST. HELENA HWY ..............944-2807SILVER OAK CELLARS ........................................915 OKVL CROSSROAD................944-8808TURNBULL WINE CELLARS................................8210 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-5839

RUTHERFORDBEAULIEU VINEYARDS ......................................1960 ST. HELENA HWY ................967-5200CAKEBREAD CELLARS ......................................8300 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-5221CAYMUS VINEYARDS ........................................8700 CONN CREEK RD ................967-3010FRANCISCAN OAKVILLE ESTATE ......................1178 GALLERON RD ..................963-7111GRGICH HILLS CELLAR ....................................1829 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-2784MUMM NAPA VALLEY ......................................8445 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-3434

WINERY LOCATION PHONE

RUTHERFORD CONT.RUBICON ESTATE ..............................................1991 ST. HELENA HWY ................968-1177PEJU PROVINCE ................................................8466 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-3600ROUND HILL VINEYARDS ................................1680 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-9503RUTHERFORD GROVE WINERY ........................1673 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-0544RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY ............................200 RUTHERFORD HILL RD ..........963-1871SAWYER CELLARS..............................................8350 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-1980SEQUOIA GROVE VINEYARDS..........................8338 ST. HELENA HWY ................944-2945ST. SUPERY ........................................................8440 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-4507SULLIVAN VINEYARDS ......................................1090 GALLERON RD ....................963-9646

ST HELENABEAUCANON WINERY......................................1695 ST. HELENA. HWY ..............965-3520BERINGER VINEYARDS ......................................2000 MAIN ST ..............................963-7115BURGESS CELLARS ............................................1108 DEER PARK RD ....................963-4766CHARLES KRUG WINERY ..................................2800 MAIN ST ..............................967-2200CONN CREEK WINERY ....................................8711 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-9100DUCKHORN VINEYARDS ..................................1000 LODI LANE ........................963-7108EDGEWOOD ESTATE ........................................401 ST. HELENA HWY ..................963-7293FLORA SPRINGS WINERY ..................................677 ST HELENA HWY ..................967-8032FOLIE A DUEX WINERY ....................................3070 N. ST. HELENA HWY ............963-1160FREEMARK ABBEY WINERY ..............................3022 N ST. HELENA HWY ............963-9698WILLIAM HARRISON VINEYARDS ....................1443 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-8310HALL WINERY....................................................401 S. ST. HELENA HWY ........866-667-4255HEITZ WINE CELLARS ......................................436 ST. HELENA HWY ..................963-3542JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS ............................200 TAPLIN RD, ............................963-2745LOUIS M. MARTINI ............................................254 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-2736MARKHAM VINEYARDS ....................................2812 N ST. HELENA HWY ............963-5292MERRYVALE VINEYARDS ..................................1000 MAIN ST ............................963-2225MILAT VINEYARDS ............................................1091 ST. HELENA HWY ..............963-0758PRAGER WINERY & PORT WORKS ..................1281 LEWELLING LN ..................963-7678RAYMOND VINEYARDS ....................................849 ZINFANDEL LN ....................963-3141ROMBAUER VINEYARDS....................................3522 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-5170RUSTRIDGE WINERY ........................................2910 LWER CHILES VLLY RD ..........963-9353SCHWEIGER VINEYARDS ..................................4015 SPRING MTN. RD ................963-4882ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS ................................2867 ST. HELENA HWY ..............967-3033TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES/SUTTER HOME WINERY ....................................100 MAIN ST ..............................963-3104V. SATTUI WINERY ............................................1111 WHITE LN ........................963-7774VILLA MT. EDEN ................................................8711 SILVERADO TRAIL ................963-9100WHITEHALL LANE WINERY ..............................1563 ST. HELENA HWY ................963-9454

CALISTOGACLOS PEGASE ..................................................1060 DUNAWEAL LN ..................942-4981CUVAISON WINERY..........................................4500 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-6266DUTCH HENRY WINERY....................................4300 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-5771GRAESER WINERY ............................................255 PETRIFIED FORST RD. ............942-4437ROBERT PECOTA WINERY ................................3299 BENNETT LN ......................942-6625STERLING VINEYARDS ......................................1111 DUNAWEAL LN ..................942-3344STONEGATE WINERY ........................................1183 DUNAWEAL LN ..................942-6500STORYBOOK MOUNTAIN ................................3835 HWY 128 ............................942-5310SUMMERSVILLE ANDRIANA..............................1171 TUBBS LN ..........................942-5508TRAULSEN VINEYARDS ....................................2250 LAKE COUNTY HWY............942-0283VIGIL VINEYARDS & WINERY............................3340 HWY 128 ......................800 94-VIGILWERMUTH WINERY ..........................................3942 SILVERADO TRAIL ................942-5924

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2009 | Sonoma Winery Map

62 BEST OF 2009

WINERY LOCATION PHONE

SONOMABARTHOLOMEW PARK WINERY ........................1000 VINEYARD LN. ..................935-9511

BUENA VISTA WINERY ......................................18000 OLD WINERY RD. ............926-1266

CLINE CELLARS ................................................24737 HWY 121 ..........................940-4000

CASTLE VINEYARDS ..........................................1105 CASTLE RD. ......................966-4188

GLORIA FERRER ................................................23555 HWY 121 ........................996-7256

GUNDLACH-BUNDSCHU..................................2000 DENMARK ST. ....................938-5277

NICHOLSON RANCH ........................................4200 NAPA RD. ............................938-8822

RAVENSWOOD ................................................18701 GEHRICKE RD. ..................933-2332

ROCHE CARNEROS ESTATE ..............................28700 ARNOLD DR. ....................935-7115

SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE ..............................602 BONNEAU RD. ......................939-9363

SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS ..................................389 FOURTH ST. EAST ..................933-3230

SONOMA CREEK WINERY ................................23355 MILLERICK RD. ..................938-3031

VIANSA WINERY ..............................................25200 ARNOLD DR. ....................935-4700

GLEN ELLENARROWOOD VINEYARDS ................................14347 SONOMA HWY 12 ............938-5170

BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY ..............................1883 LONDON RANCH RD. ........935-3000

B.R. COHN WINERY ..........................................15140 SONOMA HWY ................931-7924

GLEN ELLEN WINERY........................................14301 ARNOLD DR. ..................939-6277

VALLEY OF THE MOON WINERY ......................777 MADRONE RD. ......................939-4510

KENWOODCALE CELLARS ..................................................161 JESSIE ST. ..............................833-6050

CHATEAU ST. JEAN ..........................................8555 SONOMA HWY ..................833-4134

DEERFIELD RANCH WINERY ............................1310 WARM SPRINGS RD............. 833-5214

KAZ VINEYARD & WINERY................................233 ADOBE CANYON RD. ............833-6131

KENWOOD VINEYARDS....................................9592 SONOMA HWY ..................833-5891

KUNDE ESTATE WINERY ..................................10155 SONOMA HWY ................833-5501

LANDMARK ......................................................101 ADOBE CANYON ..................833-2536

LEDSON WINERY ..............................................7335 SONOMA HWY ..................537-3810

MAYO FAMILY....................................................13101 ARNOLD DR. ....................938-9401

MOONDANCE CELLARS....................................9575 SONOMA HWY ..................833-6131

NELSON ESTATE ................................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................833-5504

ONE WORLD WINERY ......................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................823-9463

SABLE RIDGE VINEYARDS ................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................542-3138

ST. FRANCIS VINEYARDS ..................................8450 SONOMA HWY ..................833-4666

SMOTHERS/REMICK RIDGE ..............................9575 SONOMA HWY ..................833-6131

STONE CREEK WINES ......................................9380 SONOMA HWY ..................833-5070

TANTALUS WINERY ..........................................9200 SONOMA HWY ..................773-1222

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2009 | Last Look

64 BEST OF 2009

Congratulations to our 2009 Winners

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to national and international headlines.

Members of the Napa Valley Vintners extend a special invitation to our Napa County neighbors

to experience the best that Napa Valley wineries have to offer. Through our Napa Neighbor

program, residents can enjoy discounts, private tours and complimentary wine tasting,

as well as the opportunity to share some of our warm local hospitality with friends and family.

Simply show your driver’s license and enjoy a little extra-special treatment–just for living here!

For a list of all participating Napa Neighbor wineries and what they offer, please visit the

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