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ON THE COVERAndretti Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19

Wineology by Len Napolitano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SPECIAL COUPONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PERFECT PAIRSTrentadue Sangiovese Perfectly Paired

with Chicken Cacciatore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

WINE COUNTRY GETAWAYSOvernight Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

NAPA VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-47

Downtown Napa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

St. Helena Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Yountville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

Calistoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

Napa Valley Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Napa Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

SONOMA COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-63

Sonoma County Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Russian River Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Santa Rosa Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Healdsburg Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Geyserville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Sonoma Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-63

Sonoma Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Glen Ellen Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Sonoma Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65

Lake & Mendocino Counties Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

LIVERMORE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Livermore Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66SIERRAS/FOOTHILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Sierra Foothills Wineries Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

LODI/WOODBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69

Lodi/Woodbridge Area Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

NORTHERN CENTRAL COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Salinas Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Carmel Valley Wineries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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WINE CLUB

OF THE WEEK SCHUG CARNEROS ESTATE

WINECLUBDETAILS

Wine clubs at Schug Carneros Estateinclude self explanatory Mixed Wine,Reds Only and Pinot Only clubs.

Members of the Mixed Wine Club

receive two different bottles everyother month for $50 per shipment;Red Only means one to four bottlesfour times a year (February, April,October, December) at a cost of $60-$100 per shipment; Pinot Onlymembers also get one to four bottlesfour times a year (February, April,October, December) at a cost of $60-$100 per shipment and selectionsinclude current releases plusmagnums, library, reserve, limited-production and single-vineyardreleases. At each club level shipping

and the applicable tax is additional.

Each shipment also includes wine-maker notes and recipes from winerychef Kristine Schug, plus food andwine pairing suggestions

Members receive a 20% discount on allwines (excluding library wines andlarge format bottles), and 10% ontasting room merchandise

t Schug Carneros Estate Winery in Sonoma, the traditions of the Old World almost

seamlessly meld with modern winemaking techniques. By using only the finest

grapes available and steadfastly maintaining the highest winemaking standards,

their wines have gained acceptance worldwide as true contemporary classics. Founded in

1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of Cali-

fornias most celebrated winemakers.

In the 1970s, as Joseph Phelps Vineyards founding winemaker, Walter Schugs reputa-

tion flourished as he made Californias first proprietary Bordeaux-style blend, now known

around the world as Insignia and Joseph Phelpss legendary vineyard-designated Eisele

Vineyards and Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignons. Drawing on his long experience in the

production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery

with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine climate of the Carneros Appellation in the

southern reaches of Sonoma County. Here he could concentrate on the two varietals that

had always been closest to his heart: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

In 1995, Michael Cox, a Sonoma-born winemaker, joined Schug. Trained in enology at

UC Davis, he had worked in several California wineries before he moved from the NapaValley to Sonoma to work with Walter Schug as assistant winemaker. After just a year he

was promoted to winemaker and placed in charge of all of the day-to-day winemaking

duties, a position he still holds today.

The roster of wines currently available from Schug Carneros includes a Sauvignon

Blanc, a trio of Chardonnays, two Merlots, three Pinot Noirs and a pair of Cabernets.

There is even a beautifully balanced Rouge de Noirs which is a Sparkling Pinot Noir that

was inspired by Walter Schugs German ancestry. Each of them, like every wine at Schug

Carneros, is lovingly handcrafted and proudly presented. All varietals are produced in

limited quantities.

If youd like to see for yourself what the wines

are like, take the drive up Bonneau Road (about

ten minutes from the town of Sonoma) through thevineyards and past the rose borders to the winery

building, tucked into the hillside that contains the

barrel caves. Behind the German style post-and-

beam building there is a panoramic view of the

surrounding area, and on a clear day Mount Diablo

is visible off in the distance. Picnic tables are also

available should you wish to enjoy your lunch in

the sun, overlooking the winery chefs own herb

garden.

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

602 Bonneau Road Sonoma800-966-9365 (707) 939-9363 www.schugwinery.com

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Over 250 Quality WinesUnder $25 at Wine Garag

Hidden next to a dilapidated 40s-era former filling station on Highway 2

Calistoga lies the Wine Garage. A unique wine shop in Napa Valley that retail

wine in the store under $25. Sound crazy? Its true. And the proprietors ToddJoy Miller, have hit on a niche in the Valley that had been very missed by the lo

there.

There are a lot of winemakers here that cant afford to drink the wine

make says Miller. Thats crazy, yes, but who can afford to drink a $65 bottle

dinner every night?

Many people miss The Wine Garage on the first try upvalley, but the sear

well worth it. Miller stocks wine from all of Californias wine growing reg

including fifty Napa selections and 40 from Sonoma County. When he first so

out buying the initial inventory, I enlisted a local farmer buddy and his 15-

box van and off we went all over California hunting down the deals. I tried to

out the small producers who didnt have distributors so I could pass the sav

on to my customers. And Miller did just that. His store is stocked with hquality juice all under $25 and all are unique. Most labels in the shop

unrecognizable but all pass the same test; everything passes over Millers

before he makes a buy. If I dont love it, I dont buy it, period. Sometimes I

taste over a hundred wines in one day, load up the truck and haul it u

Calistoga, unload at the store, and maybe I will crawl in bed by 3 a.m. Needle

say my buddy bowedout of thedeal after theirsecond trip.I initially recruited

on a hey lets go wine tasting in Santa Barbara until he realized how much w

it entailed. Poor guy, he had to be at the farm at 5 in the morning.

It is all worth it. Millers customers love him. He has a unique ability to h

verbal description of a customers favorite wine and translate that in

recommendation for sometimes a third of the cost. I have people all over

country that use me as their local wine shop. I ship right to their door andcost of the shipping is a drop in the bucket compared to what they save on the

of the wine.

Miller gets deals on Napa wine too. I have winemakers from small win

stop in every week saying I have something that will fit into the store, if they o

have 15 or 25 cases of an end-of-vintage wine I am the perfect outlet for the

So head up to the Wine Garage and check out the best deals in the Vall

1020 Foothill Blvd (Hwy 29), Calistoga, CA 94515. For more information,

(707) 942-5332. You can also check out the website at winegarage.net.

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ONGOING

Fum Bistro & Bar Happy Hour

Spirit & snack specials, wine & beer, 4-6pm

Napa, 707-257-1999, www.fumebistro.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

(EXCEPT 4TH WEEKEND)

Wine Component Tasting Seminar

10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

EVERY 4TH WEEKEND

Wine & Food Pairing Seminar

10:30am-12:30pm, 707-963-7777

www.merryvale.com, $20, free/club members

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

ONGOING THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

Wine & Food Pairings

11am: Wine & Cheese Pairing

1pm: Wine & Tapas Pairing

Peju Province Winery, Rutherford

www.peju.com, 800-446-7358

ONGOING

Private Tours

707-944-1986, RSVP, www.goosecross.com$25, Goosecross Cellars, Yountville

ONGOING

Epicurean Explorations

RSVP, 707-944-1986, minimum 6 people

$95/3-course l unch, $135/5-course lunch

www.goosecross.com

Goosecross Cellars, Yountville

FIRST FRIDAY THROUGH OCTOBER

Cheers! St. Helena

6-9pm, $5/taste, $35/nightly pass

www.cheerssthelena.com, Downtown St. Helena

Taste wine & enjoy live music while strolling!

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Reserve Room at Markham Vineyards

Enjoy reserve and library wines by candlelight in

an historic stone cellar. $15pp, 11am-4pmwww.markhamvineyards.com, 707-963-5292

ONGOING

Napa Valley Wine Train

Napa, 800-427-4124, www.winetrain.com

July 30: Winemakers Dinner

July 31: Vintners Lunch

ONGOINGNapa Valley Opera House

707-226-7372, www.nvoh.org

1000 Main St. Ste 150, Napa

July 31: A Midsummer Nights Dreamweavers

A Retrospective

Aug 1: Smokey Robinson

Aug 7-8: My Fair Lady

Aug 15: An Evening with Bruce Hornsby

ONGOINGLive at the Lincoln TheaterYountville, 707-944-1300, www.lincolntheater.com

Aug 22: An Intimate Evening with Ben Vereen

Sept 9: Glenn Miller Orchestra

Sept 12: Buckwheat Zydeco

ONGOING

Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines

5-9pm, 707-226-1378, Napa

www.backroomwines.com

July 31: Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Winery

Aug 7: 2007 VintageSouthern Rhone Valley Wines

Aug 14: Under Twelve Bucks a Bottle Tasting

Aug 21: Peter Stolpman of Stolpman Vineyards

Aug 28: Back Room Blow Out XXXIII

ONGOINGdi Rosa Preserve Art & Nature707-226-5991, Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org Aug 8-Sep 19: Mike Henderson Band in Concert

ONGOINGFriday Night Pulse Tastings5-7pm, free, Acme Fine Wines, St. Helenawww.acmefinewines.com, 888-963-0440 July 31: Robbie Meyer of Peirson-Meyer & LAngevin Aug 7: Gemstone

Aug 1 4: Brown Estate VineyardsONGOING

Buon Amici Members & Guests10am-4:30pm, 707-963-5853www.benesserevineyards.comBenessere Vineyards, St. Helena Members Only New Release Tastings Barrel Tastings by appointment Vertical Tastings by appointment Wine & Cheese Pairing by appointment

ONGOINGJefferson House Reserve Room Tasting$25 Reserve Wine SeminarReservations required, 707-253-2802 x18Monticello Vineyards, Corley Family Napa ValleyNapa, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYS

Cooking Demonstrationsat The DeBaun Theatre707-967-2320, www.ciachef.eduSt. Helena, [email protected], $12.50ppCulinary Institute of America at Greystone

ONGOINGTour & Taste In Hall Wines Ghost WineryFour barrel samples & four current releases, $20St. Helena, 707-967-2620, www.hallwines.com

ONGOINGCabernet Flight Tasting at A Dozen VintnersTaste & compare award-winning Cabernets, $5ppSt. Helena, 707-967-0666, www.adozenvintners.com

ONGOINGVisitor Programs at Robert Mondavi Winery888-RMONDAVI x2000, www.robertmondavi.comCall or check website for particulars.

The To Kalon Tour & Tasting A Guided Tasting Pleasure in the Glass The Taste of Wine The Harvest of Joy Tour & Lunch Celebrating California Wine & Food The Essence Tour & Tasting Artisan Cheese & Wine A Perfect Match

ONGOINGAnsel Adams John Muir Trail ExhibitMumm Winery, 10am-5pm daily, Rutherford800-MUM-NAPA, www.mummnapa.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS - SUNDAYSLibrary & Barrel Sample TastingsSequoia Grove Winery8338 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena707-944-2945, www.sequoiagrove.com

11am: Library & Barrel Sample Tastingin the underground cellar, $20

12:30: Food and Wine Pairing Tastingto include Barrel Sample, $40

3pm: Li brary & Barrel Sample Tastingin the underground cellar, $20

ONGOINGProgressive Tasting at Sterling Vineyards800-726-6136, Calistogawww.sterlingvineyards.comTaste limited release wines at the winery.

ONGOINGReserve Tour & Tasting at Sterling Vineyards11am, 800-726-6136, Calistogawww.sterlingvineyards.com, $45ppPrivate tasting in the Reserve Room after tour.

ONGOINGVIP Tasting & Artisan Barrel Factory TourMon-Fri by appointment, 800-499-2366$15 mid-week special, mention this listingwww.bourassavineyards.comBourassa Vineyards, Napa

ONGOINGTours & Tasting at ZD Wines800-487-7757, www.zdwines.comZD Wines, Rutherford

Traditional Tasting, $10, daily 10am-4pm Premier Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4pm Private Group Tasting, $20, by appt Cellar Tour & Tasting, $25, 1pm weekends &

holidays, M-F by appt Vineyard View Tasting, $40, Sat-Sun 11am,

M-F by appt Abacus Tasting, $600 for 4-6 people, by appt Wine Train, $180, RSVP

ONGOINGTastings at the Popcorn Bar10am-5pm, 707-967-8032, www.florasprings.comFlora Springs Winery, St. Helena Its al l About You Tasting, $15 Everybodys Talking Tasting, $25

ONGOING THURSDAY - SATURDAYTemptastings in the Temptation Cave11am & 2pm, 707-967-8032, $25, $15/memberwww.florasprings.com, RSVPFlora Springs Winery, St. Helena

ONGOINGTastings at Silverado Vineyards707-259-6611, 800-997-1770x611www.silveradovineyards.comSilverado Vineyards, Napa Saddleblock Vineyard Tasting, $75 Library Tasting, $75 Da ily Tasting Room Flights, Estate/$10,

Premier/$20 Public Tours & Tasting, 10:30am & 2:30pm, $15 Private Tour and or Tasting, 15-25 guests,

$20/tour, $25/tour & tasting

ONGOINGAppellation Tastings10:45am & 4pm by appt, 707-963-6067

www.elizabethspencerwines.com, $40Elizabeth Spencer Tasting Room, Rutherford

ONGOINGVineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond11am (by appt), 800-525-2659x620www.raymondvineyards.com, $15Raymond Vineyards, St. HelenaGroup tours available by appointment.

ONGOINGWine Tasting ExperiencesBy appt, 707-963-5853x105www.benesserevineyards.comBenessere Vineyards, St. Helena Personalized Wine Flights, daily, $10 Vineyards Walking Tour & Tasting,

M-W, 10:30am, $15 Fudge Pairing Experience, Sun, 10:30am, $15 Barrel Tasting, RSVP, Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $20 Barrel Tasting & Current Release,

Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Barrel Tasting & Vertical,

Tues, Sat-Sun, 11am, $25 Group Tasting, Sat-Sun, 1:30pm, $15

ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Andretti877-386-5070x222, www.andrettiwinery.comAndretti Winery, Napa Individual Tastings, $12 Private Winery Tour & Tasting,

$15/tour, $20/tour & tasting Food & Wine Pairing Vineyard Tour Blending Class Wine Sensory Seminar

ONGOING

Wine Tasting Options

10:30am-4pm, 707-944-1673, www.bellwine.co

Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville

Current Release Tasting, $15

Reserve Tasting with cheese pairing, $25

Clonal Tasting with cheese pairing, $75

Blending Seminar, $75, 4-10 people

Clone 6 Library Tasting, $250

Sonnette Library Tasting, $75

Large Group Tastings, $20, 11+ people

Grape to Glass Tour, $45, weekends, spring

ONGOING

Tasting at Grgich Hills

9:30am-4:30pm, tours at 11am & 2pm

$10, Wine Library Tasting/$30

Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm

Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford

707-963-2784, www.grgich.com

ONGOING

Tastings & Tours at Artesa

877-224-8309, RSVP, www.artesawinery.com

Artesa Winery, Napa

Vino con Queso, Wine & Cheese Experienc

Daily Guided Tours

Vines & Wines, A Vineyard Tour, $40

ONGOING

Tours & Tasting

707-253-1400, 10am-5pm, Black Stallion Wine

Napa, www.blackstallionwinery.com

Regular tasting, $10

Reserve tasting, $35, Sat-Sun

Artisan cheese additional $7.50/person

ONGOING

Educational Tours & Wine Tasting

RSVP 707-967-6272, www.castellodiamorosa.

Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga

Regular tour & tasting, $25-$40

Reserve tour & tasting, $35-$50

Tasting only, $10-$25

Young adult tours, $15-$20

Napa Valley Neighbor Program

Private VIP tours

ONGOING

Robert Mondavi Winery

Summer Concert Series

7pm, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville

888-RMWJAZZ, www.robertmondaviwinery.c

Aug 1: Smokey Robinson

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Bacchus That Rascal

Multi-media presentation History of WineClos Pegase, Calistoga, free, 2pm

www.clospegase.com, 707-942-4981

LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Winemaker Dinners at Fum Bistro

Local favorite wineries are spotlighted in a

four-course dinner. $60pp, call for reservat

707-257-1999, Napa, www.fumebistro.com

EVERY SATURDAY

ZD Wines: Wine & Cheese Seminar

Includes visit to Wine Library & Cellar

800-487-7757 x107, 11am, $40

Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com

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EVERY SUNDAY

Sensory Component Tasting at ZD Wines

11am by appointment only, $20pp

Rutherford, 707-963-5188, www.zdwines.com

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Wine & Artisanal Cheese Pairings

at Havens Wine Cellars

10am-4:30pm, Napa

707-261-2000, www.havenswine.com

EVERY SATURDAY

Chocolate & Red Wine Saturdays

at Bennett Lane Winery

Calistoga, 10am-5pm

www.bennettlane.com, 707-942-6684

ONGOING

Friday Night Winemaker Events

5-7pm, 877-469-9463, www.jvwine.com, $2

JV Wine & Spirits, Napa

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Napa Riverwalk with Historian George Webber

2 hour tour with tales & lore of old town Napa

10am, $20, 707-251-8500, Napa

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31Classic Rock Photography Exhibit

707-963-5292, www.markhamvineyards.com

Markham Vineyards, St. Helena

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 17

Celebrity Photo Exhibit

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other

Perversities by George Rose

10am-5pm, Mumm Napa, Rutherford

www.mummnapa.com, 707-967-7700

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST

Thursday Night Summer Concert Series

6-8pm, www.calistogavisitors.com

Pioneer Park, Calistoga

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 4

Portals to the Past Exhibition

Includes photo of Mike Grgich

www.grgich.com, 707-763-2784

JULY 31

Jazz Event

5-7pm, Domaine Carneros, Napa

www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x122

AUGUST 1

Tag Along - 05 Cab Release Party

12-4pm, $25, Saddleback Cellars, Oakville

www.saddlebackcellars.com, 707-944-1305

AUGUST 1

Cabernet Tasting with Hors dOeuvres

2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com

RSVP, $35 St. Supry Vineyards, Rutherford

AUGUST 1

1st Saturday Stroll

1-7pm, www.calistogavisitors.com

Live music & wine tasting! Downtown Calistoga

AUGUST 1

Pizza Party Night

6-9pm, $25/members, $30, Andretti Winery, Napa

RSVP 877-386-5070x225, www.andrettiwinery.com

AUGUST 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30

Behind the Scenes

11am-12pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.com

RSVP, $30 St. Supry Vineyards, Rutherford

AUGUST 5-23Music in the Vineyards707-258-5559, www.musicinthevineyards.org Aug 5: Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards Aug 6, 13, 20: Napa Valley College Upper

Campus, St. Helena Aug 7: Frogs Leap Winery Aug 8: Cakebread Cellars Aug 9: Family Concert at Meadowood Aug 9: Clos Pegase Aug 1 2: The Hess Collection Aug 14-16: Silverado Vineyards Aug 1 9: Merryvale Vineyards Aug 21: Robert Mondavi Winery Aug 22: Markham Vineyards Aug 23: Rubicon Estate Aug 23: Closing Night at Meadowood

AUGUST 7-811th Annual V Foundation Wine Celebration707-963-0611, www.winecelebration.comVarious events in Napa Valley

AUGUST 8Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing:California Cheese2-3pm, St. Supry Vineyards, Rutherford, $35RSVP 707-963-4507, www.stsupery.com

AUGUST 8Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad

7:30pm, 707-255-2332www.juddshill.com, $25/adv, $35, $45/reservedJudds Hill Winery, Napa

AUGUST 9Lobster Luau Winefest707-255-2332, www.juddshill.comJudds Hill Winery, Napa

AUGUST 92006 Cabernet Franc Reserve Release Event12-3pm, www.peju.com, $30, $20/members800-446-7358, Peju Winery, Rutherford

AUGUST 11Napa Town & Country Fair Gala & Wine Tasting5:30-7:30pm, 707-253-4900, Napa Valley Expo

AUGUST 12-16Napa Town & Country Fair12-10pm, 707-253-4900, Napa Valley Expo, Napa

AUGUST 14Vine Village Annual Celebration12-10pm, 707-255-4006, Chardonnay Golf Club, Napa

AUGUST 15Napa Valley Art Festival10am-4pm, free, V Marketplace, Yountvillewww.napavalleyartfestival.com, 707-256-3828

AUGUST 15Club BBQ & Barrel Tasting2-5pm, Artesa Winery, Napawww.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

AUGUST 1647th Annual Tasting of theNapa Valley Wine Librarywww.napawinelibrary.com, Silverado Resort, Napa

AUGUST 17

Share Our StrengthsTaste of the Nation Napa Valley3rd Annual Golf Tournament & Grand TastingEvent, Silverado Resort, Napa877-26-TASTE, TasteOfTheNation.org

AUGUST 21Johnnys Lobster Feed Atop The Room6-8pm, 707-967-6723, www.florasprings.comFlora Springs Winery, St. Helena

AUGUST 22Cooking Class: Musical Pig Partywith Chef Joey Altman,Schweiger Vineyards & Hoffman Family2-8pm, Class, 707-224-7969, $1505-8pm, BBQ, wine & entertainment, $50www.cedargablesinn.com, Cedar Gables Inn, Napa

AUGUST 22Reidel Glass Tasting Event2-3pm, 707-963-4507 www.stsupery.comRSVP, $125 St. Supry Vineyards, Rutherford

AUGUST 28-29Big Barn Sale10am-5pm, Andretti Winery, Napa877-386-5070, www.andrettiwinery.com

AUGUST 28-30The Napa Fresh Aire Festival

888-285-5893x4, www.napafreshairefest.comThe Westin Verasa Hotel, Napa

AUGUST 292009 Harvest STOMPNapa Valley Grapegrowers, Gamble Ranch, Oakville6-10pm, 707-944-8311, www.napagrowers.org

AUGUST 2916th Annual Hands Across the Valley6-11pm, 707-226-6136, $125Trinchero Family Estates, St. Helena

AUGUST 30Tastemaker Dinner at toile Restaurant6:30pm, 707-944-2280, www.chandon.comDomaine Chandon, Yountville

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSWine & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln10am-5pm, 707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.comVisit the historic tasting room to enjoy deliciouswine & sample over 80 food items in theirgourmet marketplace, Russian River Valley.

ONGOINGVineyard Walk & Photography WorkshopB.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen10am-1pm, $45, $35/members707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

ONGOINGExclusive Wine & Cheese TastingB.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com

ONGOING

Wells Fargo Center for the ArtsSanta Rosa, 707-546-3600wellsfargocenterarts.org Aug 5: Madeliene Peyroux Aug 13: Huey Lewis and The News Aug 14-16: Healdsburg Guitar Festival Aug 20: Lisa Williams Aug 21: Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes Aug 25: Diana Krall

ONGOING SUNDAYSDomaine Carneros Sparkling BrunchFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma9am-1pm, 707-938-9000www.fairmont.com.sonoma

ONGOINGSunday Brunches by the Sea10am-2pm, 707-847-3231, 800-987-8319www.timbercoveinn.com

Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove

ONGOINGTerroir & History Tour at Chateau St. JeanA visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.Complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134Kenwood, www.chateaustjean.com

ONGOINGEscape to Wine Country Concert SeriesBocce ball, wine, picnic & horse-drawn wagontours! 1-4pm, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood707-833-0053, www.landmarkwine.com Aug 1: Saxophonist, Ylanda Nickell Aug 8: Guitarist, Randy Vincent Aug 15: Folk Artist, Adam Traum Aug 22: French Cabaret Artist, Michel Saga Aug 29: John Simon & Vocalist Cat Austin

ONGOINGCooking in the Vineyard Classes & SemRodney Strong Vineyards, 707-544-3059Healdsburg, www.rodneystrong.com

ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-JacksonSpecial reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4707-571-7500, www.kj.com, Fulton, $25pp

ONGOING (FRIDAYS)Saddles Restaurant at

MacArthur Place Hotel & SpaAn outdoor Garden Party BBQ on the VerandGarden, 4:30-7:30pm Live music, grilled appedrink specials. www.macarthurplace.com

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25Downtown Friday NightsShops open on the Sonoma square until 8pwww.sonomavalley.com

ONGOING (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)Michel-Schlumberger Winery Green Tou10:30am, 800-447-3060, $25www.michelschlumberger.com, Healdsburg

ONGOING (MONDAY-SATURDAY)Robert Young Estate Winery Vineyard T& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondol11:30am, $10pp, box lunch provided for $20Geyserville, www.ryew.com, 707-431-4811

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ONGOING WEEKENDSWine & Chocolate Pairings10:30am-4:30pm, Fritz Winery, Cloverdale$5 tasting fee covers the pairing!www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYSanta Rosa Original Farmers MarketSanta Rosa Veterans Building parking lot707-522-8629, 8:30am-noon

EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

Sonoma Valley Farmers MarketDepot Park, Sonoma, 9am-noon, 707-538-7023

ONGOING FRIDAYS-MONDAYSHanna Winery Reserve Tasting GalleryBismark Mountain wines paired with artisanalcheese selections from The Cheese Shop inHealdsburg, Alexander Valley, $10pp707-431-4310, www.hannawinery.com

EVERY FRIDAYComplimentary Wine Tastingat Flamingo Hotel5:30-7pm in the Terrace Grillefeaturing Sonoma County wines707-545-8530, 800-848-8300Santa Rosa, www.flamingoresort.com

ONGOING19th Annual Summer Concert Series

Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg866-779-4637, www.rodneystrong.comwww.omegaevents.com/rodneystrong Aug 8: Guitars & Saxes featuring Euge Groove,

Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber & Jessy J Aug 22: The KRUSH Presents:

Susan Tedeschi and JJ Grey & Mofro Sept 7: Daryl Hall & John Oates

Up Close & Personal Tour

ONGOINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanTen person minimum, 2 hours, $50707-833-4134x5258, by appointmentwww.chateaustjean.com, Kenwood Cinq Cpages Blending Seminar

Eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75 Cinq Cpages Component Tasting

Eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25 Private VIP Wine Tasting

10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour Box Lunch Prgram with Tour

ONGOINGTours, Tastings & SeminarsSt. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa888-675-WINE(9463)x255, Ten person minimumRSVP, www.stfranciswinery.com Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25 Vineyards Tour & Tasting, 1 hour, $20 Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65 Winery Tour & Tasting, 1.5 hours, $25

ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com

ONGOINGTastings at Vine & Barrel

3-5pm, 707-765-1112 www.vineandbarrel.comVine & Barrel, Petaluma Aug 8: ZAP Zapped Zinfandel Sept 5: The Great Wines of Spain

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 30Summer Jazz Series6-10pm, Ledson Hotel, Sonoma707-996-9779, www.ledsonhotel.com

ONGOING TUESDAYSSummer Nights on the Green Movie Night707-838-1260, 15 min after sunsetwww.townofwindsor.com, freeWindsor Town Green, Windsor July 28: Paul Blart Mall Cop Aug 4: Coraline Aug 11: Monsters vs Aliens

ONGOING THURSDAYSSummer Nights on the GreenLive Concerts & Farmers Market707-838-1260, market 5-8pm, concert 6-8pmwww.townofwindsor.com, freeWindsor Town Green, Windsor July 30: Tommy Castro Aug 6: Moonlighters Swing Era Big Band Aug 13: Party Council Aug 20: The Soulshine Blues Band Aug 27: Beatles Flashback

ONGOINGLive From the Middle ReachSummer Music Series1-4pm, 707-431-4442, tasting 11am-5pmwww.cdonatiello.com, freeC. Donatiello Winery, Healdsburg Aug 2: Big Papa & The TCB Aug 9: Barbra Shassus Aug 16: Alma Desnuda Aug 23: Allison Schull & Victor Martin Aug 30: Buddy Sounds & Company

FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERMusic in the Courtyard5:30-8:30pm, Michel-Schlumberger, Healdsburg$5, www.michelschlumberger.com, 707-433-7427

ONGOING SATURDAYSPizza Caf

11am-4pm, 707-473-3236, www.simiwinery.comSimi Winery, Healdsburg

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYThe Art of Winemaking Workshop10:30am-12pm, 707-9358-8311, Petroni VineyardsSonoma, www.petronivineyards.com

ONGOING TUESDAYSTuesdays in the PlazaConcerts & Farmers MarketMarket: 4-6:30pm, Concert: 6-8pm707-431-1956, www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.orgHealdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Aug 4: Culanns Hounds Aug 11: Lucky Buck & The Winners Aug 18: California Honeydrops Aug 25: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 7

Ravenswood After Hours5:30-7pm, $20, Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma707-933-2332, www.ravenswood-wine.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 16Abstractions by Leslie Zumwalt707-875-2744, www.localcolorgallery.comLocal Color Gallery, Bodega Bay

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26Petaluma Evening Farmers Market4:30-8pm, 707-762-0344www.petalumafarmersmarket.com2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31Tuesday Night Farmers Market5:30-8:30pm, 707-538-7023, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERCelebrate Late at Sebastiani7-9pm, 707-933-3204, www.sebastiani.comSebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma

JULY 30Wine Tasting FUNdamentalsGloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25707-996-7356, www.gloriaferrer.com

JULY 31Finally FridayWilson Winery, Healdsburg707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9Sonoma County Fair: The Fair Before Time707-545-4200, www.sonomacountyfair.comSonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa RosaHorse racing, carnival, entertainment & more!

AUGUST 1Moshin Pictures: Pillow TalkDusk, $20, Moshin Vineyards, Healdsburg707-433-5499, www.moshinvineyards.com

AUGUST 1Gun Bun Summer Fun Film Fest:The Breakfast Club7pm, 707-933-3019, www.gunbun.comGundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

AUGUST 1

3rd Annual Summer Fest707-431-8243, www.christophercreek.comWineries on the Eastside of the Russian River:Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, ChristopherCreek Winery, Foppiano Vineyards, MerriamVineyards & Mietz Cellars, 11am-4pm

AUGUST 19th Annual Wet Paint Dinner & Auction707-939-7862, www.svma.orgSonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma

AUGUST 2The Fourth Street Jazz Band1-5:30pm, 707-328-0939, www.tradjass.orgLast Day Saloon, Santa RosaLive Dixieland Jazz Concert & Dance

AUGUST 7First Friday

Various locations on Fourth Street, Santa RosaFood, art & music! 4-8pmwww.firstfridaysonfourth.com

AUGUST 7, 21Music at MazzoccoMazzocco Winery, Healdsburg707-431-8159, www.mazzocco.com

AUGUST 7-9Farm Trails Wine Country WeekendFerrari-Carano Winery, Healdsburg707-433-6700, www.fcwinery.com

AUGUST 8Orchard TourMcEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

AUGUST 8Traditional Lobster Boil

707-938-8822, $95/members, $115, 6:30-10pmwww.nicholsonranch.comNicholson Ranch Winery, Sonoma

AUGUST 8Eight Street Wineries Open House11-5pm, Sonoma. Anaba Wines, Enkidu, Mac RostieWinery, Parmalee Hill Wines, Talisman Wines, ThreeSticks, Tin Barn Vineyards & Ty Caton Vineyards,707-938-5430, [email protected]

AUGUST 8Lobster FeedPatrons Classic & Prestige Member Event6:30pm, 888-675-WINEx254 $110/members$135/guest of members, www.stfranciswinery.comSt Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

AUGUST 9Dog Days of Summer

12-4pm, 888-332-3032 www.trentadue.com,$5/person, $5/dog, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville

AUGUST 13Garden Tour with Seasonal LunchMcEvoy Ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $85707-778-2307, www.mcevoyranch.com

AUGUST 13, 27Wine Tasting FUNdamentalsGloria Ferrer Winery, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $25www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7356

AUGUST 14Dinner with the Winemaker Series:Featuring Marimar Estate800-541-7788, www.innatthetides.comThe Bay View Restaurant, $79Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay

AUGUST 14, 28

Finally Friday

Wilson Winery, Healdsburg

707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

AUGUST 14-16

Grape to Glass

Russian River Valley Winegrowers, 707-521-25

www.rrvw.org, Russian River Valley wineries

AUGUST 15

A Warm Summer Nightat Passalacqua Winery

After hours celebration of warm nights, outd

dining and the release of Maple Zinfandel

6-8:30pm, $35, $25/members, Healdsburg

RSVP 877-825-5547, www.passalacquawinery.

AUGUST 15

Fete Du Chateau Charity Event

6-10pm, 707-573-0658, $55, Chateau St Jean

Winery, Kenwood, www.chateaustjean.com

AUGUST 15

Grape to Glass, Hog in the Fog Backyard

707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com

Hop Kiln Winery, Healdsburg

AUGUST 15

Lobster Feed

707-473-2992, www.sbragia.comSbragia Family Vineyards, Geyserville

AUGUST 15

Members Only Vineyard Tour & Lunch

Sausal Winery, Healdsburg

800-500-2285, www.sausalwinery.com

AUGUST 15

Hog in the Fog Backyard BBQ

12-4pm, Hop Kiln Winery, Healdsburg

707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com

AUGUST 15-16

4th Annual Muscardini Cellars Barrel Tas

12-5pm, www.MuscardiniCellars.com

Olive & Vine Restaurant, Glen Ellen

AUGUST 15-16

Wings Over Wine Country Air Show

9am-4pm, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma CountyAirport, Santa Rosa, 707-566-8380

www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org

AUGUST 15-16

Gravenstein Apple Fair

707-824-1765, $10, $8/seniors, $5/kids

www.gravensteinapplefair.com

Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol

AUGUST 21

Winemaker Dinner: Cline Cellars

Timber Cove Inn, Timber Cove, 707-847-3231

800-987-8319, www.timbercoveinn.com

AUGUST 21-22, 28-29, SEPTEMBER 4-6

Taming of the Shrew - Avalon Players

707-933-3019, www.gunbun.com, $20

www.sonomashakespeare.com

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

AUGUST 21-23

Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

Infineon Raceway, Sonoma

800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com

AUGUST 22

Wine Club Release Party

Wilson Winery, Healdsburg

707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

AUGUST 22

Al Fresco Flavors of Spain Winery Dinne

7pm, St Francis Winery, Santa Rosa

888-675-WINEx255, www.stfranciswinery.com

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AUGUST 22Taste of Railroad Square12-4pm, Railroad Square, Santa Rosawww.tasteofrailroadsquare.org, 707-523-4185

AUGUST 22-23Cotati Accordion Festival707-664-0444, www.cotatifest.comLa Plaza Park, Cotati

AUGUST 23Harvest Grape Stomp & Crush Party

11am-3pm, 888-332-3032, $35/member, $45www.trentadue.com, Trentadue Winery, Geyserville

AUGUST 29Petaluma Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival12-7pm, 707-769-9650, $40w/wine, $30www.petalumawinejazzandbluesfestival.orgSonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma

AUGUST 29Wine Club Harvest PartyWilson Winery, Healdsburg707-433-4355, www.wilsonwinery.com

AUGUST 29-30Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival707-824-8717, www.winecountryfestivals.comWatts Ranch, Bodega

AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 1

Labor Day Open House

10am-5pm, Chateau St Jean Winery, Kenwood

www.chateaustjean.com, 707-573-0658

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY

Food & Wine Pairings

707-744-1986, www.mcnabridge.comMcNab Ridge Tasting Room, Hopland

ONGOING

Classic Concerts by the Lake

Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, Kelseyville

www.konoctiharbor.com, 800-660-LAKE

Aug 2: Peter Frampton

Aug 28: Toby Keith w/Jack Ingram


Dynamic Duo: Whimsical Pottery & Drawings

Featuring Alexis Moyer & Susan Spencer

707-895-2957, www.scharffenbergercellars.com

Scharffenberger Cellars, Philo

SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 1618th Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park707-463-6200, www.gomendo.comTodd Grove Park, Ukiah

AUGUST 1Art in the Gardens707-964-4352, www.gardenbythesea.orgMendocino Coast Botanical Garden, Fort Bragg

AUGUST 6 SEPTEMBER 6The Circle707-937-4477, www.mendocinotheatre.orgMendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino

AUGUST 15Deep Sky Wonders8-11pm, 707-262-4121, $3, Taylor ObservatoryKelseyville, www.taylorobservatory.org

AUGUST 15Summer Concert4-7pm, 707-274-9373x100, www.tuliphillwinery.com$10, Tulip Hill Winery, Kelseyville

AUGUST 15-16Art in the Redwoods Festival707-884-1138, www.gualalaarts.orgGualala Arts Center, Gualala

AUGUST 21Summer Grillin Series5-8pm, 707-463-5384, $30, $20/membersParducci Wine Cellars, Ukiah

AUGUST 2112th Annual A Taste of Lakeport5-10pm, 707-268-8843, 707-263-5752Main Street, LakeportLocal wine, food & live entertainment!

AUGUST 21-22

Pepsi Celebrity Quarterback Shootout707-279-4281, www.konoctiharbor.comKonocti Harbor Resort, Kelseyville

AUGUST 21-235th Annual Vibrant Living Expo800-816-2319, www.rawfoodchef.comLiving Light Culinary Arts Institute, Fort Brag

AUGUST 21-30Lake County Summerfest800-525-3743, www.lakecounty.comVarious locations in Lake County

AUGUST 22Concerts in the Vineyards6-9pm, 707-738-0507, $10, Moore Family WineKelseyville, www.moorefamilywinery.com

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AUGUST 22-2317th Annual Laytonville Jr Rodeo &Beauty and the Beast Bull ORama,707-984-7480 [email protected] Rodeo Grounds, Laytonville

AUGUST 28-305th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration800-449-6483, www.puremendocino.orgVarious locations in Mendocino

AUGUST 29

Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival2-7pm, 707-894-9177, $60, $35/memberswww.yorkvillehighlands.org, Yorkville HighlandsGrowers & Vintners Association

MARIN COUNTY

ONGOINGFilm Night in the Park8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids July 31: A Night of Bike Films, Fairfax Aug 1: Ironman, Mill Valley Aug 7: Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind,

San Anselmo Aug 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the

Phoenix, San Anselmo Aug 14: Lost in Translation, San Anselmo Aug 15: Ratatouille, San Anselmo Aug 16: Duel, San Anselmo Aug 28: Cool Runnings, San Geronimo Aug 29: Dumbo, Mill Valley

AUGUST 1Maritime Day8am-6pm, 415-332-8554, Galilee HarborSausalito, www.galileeharbor.com

AUGUST 7 SEPT 13 (EXCEPT TUESDAYS)The Box Show: Positively Magnetic11am-5pm, 415-868-0931Gallery Route One, Point Reyes Station

AUGUST 15San Rafael Food & Wine Festival11am-5pm, free, Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael800-310-6563, www.sresproductions.com

AUGUST 22-23Tiburon Art Festival11am-6pm, 415-435-4355, free, Downtown Tiburon

www.tiburon-artfestival.comSAN FRANCISCO

ONGOINGFilm Night in the Park8pm, 415-453-4333, www.filmnight.org, $6, $3/kids Aug 1: Pretty in Pink, Dolores Park Aug 22: On the Waterfront, Union Square

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 2372nd Annual Stern Grove Festival415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.orgSigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco

AUGUST 1-2Aloha Festival10am-5pm, 415-281-0221, The Presidio of SanFrancisco, www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org

AUGUST 4

Wagner Family California Wine DinnerJoseph Wagner, Caymus Vineyards & the WagnerFamily Wine, $165 Campton Place, San Francisco415-955-5574, [email protected]

AUGUST 6-9SF Chefs Food Wine4 days of tasting, classes, dinners & more! UnionSquare, San Francisco, www.sfchefsfoodwine.com

AUGUST 8-9Arts & Crafts San Francisco707-865-1576, www.artsandcrafts-sf.comConcourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco

AUGUST 8-9Nihonmachi Street Fair11am-5pm, 415-771-9861, free, JapantownSan Francisco, www.nihonmachistreetfair.org

AUGUST 18Silverado Napa Valley Wine DinnerJonathan Emmerich, Winemaker SilveradoVineyards, $160, Campton Place, San Francisco415-955-5574, [email protected]

AUGUST 22San Francisco Street Food Festival11am-7pm, 415-824-2729, www.lacocinasf.orgMission District, San Francisco

AUGUST 22-23

Golden Gate Renaissance Festival10am-6pm, 415-354-1773, www.sffaire.comSpeedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park

AUGUST 23-24Family Winemakers of California877-772-5425, www.familywinemakers.orgFort Mason Center, San Francisco

MONTEREY BAY AREA

ONGOINGLive at Golden State Theatre-Monterey831-372-3800, www.goldenstatetheatre.com Aug 6: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Aug 29: Brian Regan Live in Concert

ONGOINGLive Music at KRML RadioThe Eastwood Building, Carmelwww.krmlradio.com, 831-624-6432

0NGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERWinemaker WednesdaysSanta Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association5pm, 831-685-VINE (8463), www.scmwa.comShadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola

ONGOINGThursday Night Music SeriesEnjoy music, food & Bargetto wine! 6-8pmBargetto Winery, Soquel831-475-2258x11, www.bargetto.com

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSSweet Thursdays at Cannery RowFamily fun, music, fine dining & great discounts4-8pm, Monterey, 831-649-6690

ONGOING TUESDAYSFarmers Market at the BarnyardOrganic fruit, vegetables & flowersCarmel, 11am-3pm, 831-624-8886

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSMonterey Museum of ArtEvening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres5-7pm, 831-372-5477, Monterey

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OF THE MONTHOpen for TastingMartin Ranch Winery, Gilroy, 11am-4pm$10/refundable w/purchase, free/club memberswww.martinranchwinery.com, 408-842-9197

EVERY TUESDAYFocus on Monterey County WinesCepage Wine Bar, Rancho Cellars, Carmel831-625-5646, 3-8pm, www.ranchocellars.com

ONGOINGWorld of Wine 2009

Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.com Aug 5: Northern Italy Sept 2: Washington State

THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27Thursday Night Music Series6-8pm, Bargetto Winery, Soquel831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4Bands on the BeachSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25Jazz at the Plaza5-7pm, 831-624-0138 www.carmelplaza.com Livejazz, wine, cheese sampling! Carmel Plaza, Carmel

AUGUST 1-2Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival831-333-9423, www.montereyscotgames.comToro County Park, between Salinas & Monterey

AUGUST 3-12Pebble Beach Motoring Classic831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.netPebble Beach

AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27Time for Wine

5-9pm, 800-ITS-WINE, www.clos.comClos La Chance, San Martin

AUGUST 6-829th Annual Steinbeck Festival:Legends, Myth & Magic831-775-4721, www.steinbeck.orgNational Steinbeck Center, Salinas

AUGUST 8-9Music, Art, Food & Wine Festival11am-8pm, 831-420-5260, Santa Cruz CivicAuditorium, Santa Cruz, freewww.cabrillomusic.org

AUGUST 8-9Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival10am-6pm, 831-438-1010, Sky Park, Scotts Valleywww.svchamber.org, free

AUGUST 8

17th Annual Winemakers Celebration12-3:30pm, 831-375-9400, Custom House Plaza$45/adv, $50, Monterey, www.montereywines.org

AUGUST 8, 15Moonlight Dinner Train Party831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.comRoaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 8-9Summer Gathering of Mountain Men831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.comRoaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 9Musical Saw Festival831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.comRoaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 10-12The Quail Rally831-620-8887, www.quaillodgeevents.comQuail Lodge Resort, Carmel

AUGUST 10-1659th Annual Pebble BeachConcours dEleganceThe Lodge a t Pebble Beach, www.pebblebeach.com

AUGUST 11Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue404-237-2633, www.motorclubevents.comOcean Avenue, Carmel

AUGUST 11-127th Annual Automobilia MontereyInternational Auto Expo831-667-2700, www.automobiliamonterey.comEmbassy Suites, Monterey

AUGUST 12-16

Monterey County Fair831-372-5863, www.montereycountyfair.comMonterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey

AUGUST 13Ferraris FCA Vintage Concours1-4pm, 831-624-2600, www.chateaujulien.comChateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, $30

AUGUST 13Pebble Beach Tour dElegance/Vintage Car Parade & Display11:30am, Pebble Beach to Carmel-by-the-Seawww.pebblebeachconcours.net, 831-622-1700

AUGUST 13-15Sports & Classics of Monterey Auction800-211-4371, www.rmauctions.comPortola Hotel & Spa, Monterey

AUGUST 13 SEPTEMBER 27Oliver831-622-0100, www.pacrep.orgOutdoor Forest Theater, Carmel

AUGUST 14Comedy Night Under the Stars408-842-3305, www.fortinowinery.comFortino Winery, Gilroy

AUGUST 14The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

10am-4pm, 831-620-8887 Gourmet food, wine much more! www.quaillodgeevents.comQuail Lodge Resort, Carmel

AUGUST 14Twilight Evening Cookout & Nature Walk831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.comRoaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 14-162009 Pebble Beach Retro Auto831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net

AUGUST 14-1636th Annual Rolex MontereyHistoric Automobile Races800-327-SECA, www.laguna-seca.comwww.montereyhistoric.comMazda Raceway, Laguna Seca, Monterey

AUGUST 15

The Annual Khakis Ferrari Event4:30-7pm, 831-625-8106 Khakis of CarmelThe Barnyard, Carmel, www.khakisofcarmel.co

AUGUST 15-162009 Pebble Beach Automobile Auction6pm, 310-899-1960 www.goodingco.comPebble Beach Equestrian Center, Pebble Beac

AUGUST 15-16Old Monterey Plein Air Art Festival831-655-8070, www.oldmonterey.org, freeDowntown & Wharves 1 & 2, Monterey

AUGUST 15-16Fiesta de Arts10am-6pm, 408-395-8016 www.lgfiesta.org, freCivic Center Grounds, Los Gatos

AUGUST 15 SEPTEMBER 5Bye Bye Birdie

831-375-2111, www.westernstage.comWestern Stage, Salinas

AUGUST 162009 Pebble Beach Concours dElegance831-622-1700, www.pebblebeachconcours.net175 of the most prized collector cars

AUGUST 16Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.comSanta Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz

AUGUST 22Harvest Festival408-779-2145, www.guglielmowinery.comGuglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill

AUGUST 22, 29Starlight Evening Train831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton

AUGUST 3022nd Annual Jewish Food Festival10:30am-4:30pm, 831-624-2015www.carmelbethisrael.org, freeCongregation Beth Israel, Carmel Valley

SOUTH BAY

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26Jazz on the Plazz6:30-8:30pm, Town Plaza, Los Gatos, free408-354-1155, www.jazzontheplazz.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 8Stanford Jazz Festival650-736-0324, www.stanfordjazz.orgStanford University, Stanford



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ONGOINGSummer Concert Series408-741-2817, www.MountainWinery.comThe Mountain Winery, Saratoga July 30-31: Steve Miller Band Aug 2: The Beach Boys Aug 4-5: Lyle Lovett Aug 7: Smokey Robinson Aug 8: Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

with special guests Totts and the Maytals Aug 9: Melissa Etheridge Live & Alone

Aug 12: Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos Aug 14-15: Huey Lewis & The News Aug 17: Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes Aug 18-19: Diana Krall Aug 20: Lewis Black Aug 21-23: Chris Isaak Aug 26: Heroes of Woodstock featuring

Jefferson Starship, Ten Years After, Canned Heat,Big Brother & The Holding Company, GratefulDeads Tom Constanten & Country Joe McDonald

Aug 27: Susan Tedeschi & Jackie Greene Aug 31: Foreigner

JULY 30 - AUGUST 2Santa Clara County Fair10a8pm, 408-494-3100, www.thefair.orgSanta Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose

AUGUST 1-2Obon Festival & Food Bazaar

650-856-0123, www.pabt.orgPalo Alto Buddhist Temple, Palo Alto

AUGUST 2Fleming Jenkins Winemaker Dinner408-358-4949, www.flemingjenkins.comSt. Michaels Alley, Palo Alto

AUGUST 14Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich925-283-7108, www.grgich.comMortons Steakhouse, San Jose

AUGUST 29-3029th Annual Italian American Family Festa11am-9pm, 408-293-7122, www.iahfsj.orgWillow Glen, San Jose

SAN MATEO COUNTY

EVERY SATURDAYWine Tasting at BeltramosMenlo Park, 2:20-5:30pm650-325-2806, www.beltramos.com

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSSummer Vintner Series12-5pm, 650-712-7000, $20 The Ritz-CarltonHalf Moon Bay, www.ritzcarlton.com/hmbMeet a wine educator from the featured winery! Ongoing through Aug 20: Thomas Fogarty Winery Aug 21-Sept 20: Cakebread Cellars

ALAMEDA COUNTY

AUGUST 12Educational Seminar: Rhne History & TastingTour France via Alameda6:30-8:30pm, $40, $35/memberswww.rosenblumcellars.com, 510-995-4100Rosenblum Cellars, Alameda

AUGUST 15-169th Annual Art & Soul FestivalLive music, carnival rides & more! 12-6pm510-444-CITY, www.artandsouloakland.comDowntown Oakland

AUGUST 15-16Hayward Zucchini Festival510-264-9466 Kennedy Park, Hayward

AUGUST 22Cajun/Zydeco Festival10am-7pm, 510-544-2202, $16/adv, $20, ArdenwoodHistoric Farm, Fremont, www.ebparks.org

AUGUST 22-23Chinatown StreetFest10am-5:30pm, 510-893-8979, free, Oaklandwww.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

AUGUST 16Summer Wine Festival$30, $25/adv St. Marys College, Moraga

925-631-4200, www.stmarys-ca.edu/wine

AUGUST 21Vintner Dinner with Mike Grgich925-283-7108, www.grgich.comLafayette Park Hotel, Lafayette

ONGOINGSierra Railroad209-848-2100, Oakdale, www.sierrarailroad.com Aug 1, 15: Wild West Lunch, Rail & Raft Aug 8: Sunset Dinner Aug 18, 25: Tuesday Lunch Special, Rail & Raft Aug 23: Sunday Brunch Aug 26: Wednesday Sunset Special Aug 28: Murder Mystery Dinner

AUGUST 9Jamaica My Weekend5-10pm, 559-497-8362, St. Therese Church lawnFresno, www.towerdistrict.org

AUGUST 14-16Fresno Serendipity Antique Show559-485-3354, www.serendipityshows.comFresno Fairgrounds, Fresno

EVERY FRIDAYWine Dinners at Caf GarrVineyard Nights & Live Music on the Patio Enjoygourmet seasonal wine-paired cuisine with locallygrown & produced ingredients. Garr Winery,Livermore, 6-9pm 925-371-8200,www.garrewinery.com

ONGOING WEEKENDSWine Cave Tasting Experience1 & 3pm, 925-456-2405, RSVP, $20www.wentevineyards.com/cavesWente Vineyards, Livermore

ONGOINGLa Luna FridaysMurrietas Well Winery, Livermorewww.murrietaswell.com, 925-456-23956-9pm, $55, $45/members Aug 7: Tomas Michaud, Spanish Guitar Sept 4: Paul Snagg, Steel Drums

ONGOINGThe Concerts at Wente VineyardsWente Vineyards, Livermore925-456-2424, www.ticketmaster.comwww.wentevineyards.com July 29: Steve Miller Band Aug 3: Gretchen Wilson Aug 13: Diana Krall Aug 19: Elvis Costello & The Sugarcanes Aug 27: Chris Isaak Aug 31: Sheryl Crow

ONGOING FRIDAYSConcerts in the Park7-8:30pm, Lions Wayside Park, Pleasanton925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net July 31: Houserockers Aug 7: The Cocktail Monkeys Aug 14: Finding Stella Aug 21: Magic Moments Aug 28: D-Lucca

ONGOINGBankhead TheatreLivermore Valley performing Arts Center925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org July 31: Peter Pan Aug 1-2: Peter Pan Aug 29-30: My Fair Lady

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ONGOINGThe Cinema at Wente Vineyards925-456-2424, www.wentevineyards.comThe Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, Livermore Aug 10: Mamma Mia

ONGOING FRIDAYSFridays at FenestraFenestra Winery, Livermore, 12-5pm925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com

ONGOINGThursday Night Music & DinnerThe Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore6-9pm, $125/couple, 925-456-2400www.wentevineyards.com

ONGOINGWine Cave Tasting Experience1 & 3pm, Wente Vineyards, Livermore$20, $15/wine club members925-456-2405, www.wentevineyards.com

EVERY SUNDAYSunset Suppers4:30-5:30pm, The Restaurant at Wente VineyardsLivermore, 925-456-2450, www.wentevineyards.com

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBERBocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night5:30pm, 925-371-8200, $38.95 Garr Winery,

Livermore RSVP www.garrewinery.com,

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBERDinner & Live Music6-9pm, 925-371-8200, RSVP Garr WineryLivermore www.garrewinery.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 9Livermore Shakespeare FestivalThe Seagull & A Midsummer Nights DreamConcannon Vineyard, Livermore800-838-3006, 925-443-BARD(2273)www.LivermoreShakes.org

AUGUST 1-2Fenestras Winery Buildings120th Birthday Bash12-5pm, Fenestra Winery, Livermore925-447-5246, www.fenestrawinery.com

AUGUST 16Cajun Music & Dancing in the Vineyard4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.comChouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

AUGUST 2370s Music & Dancing in the Vineyard4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.comChouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

AUGUST 30Blues Music & Dancing in the Vineyard4:30-8:30pm, www.chouinard.comChouinard Vineyards, Castro Valley

AUGUST 30Day in the Park - Taylor Family FoundationCamp Arroyo, Livermore Auctions, wine, food,music & more! Benefit for a camp for children.925-455-5118, www.ttff.org

AUGUST 30 SEPTEMBER 1Harvest Wine Celebration12-5pm, www.mitchellkatzwinery.com, $20Mitchell Katz Winery, Pleasanton

AUGUST 1, 8, 22Music at the Mine7:30pm, $10-$25, Kentucky Mine, Sierra Citywww.kentuckymine.org, 530-862-1300

AUGUST 15-168th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest2-8pm, The Village, Olympic Valley877-297-2140, www.thevillageatsquaw.com

EL DORADO COUNTY

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBERWood-Fired Oven Pizza NightsEnjoy live music, pizza & wine!Fitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

ONGOING THURSDAY - SUNDAYPrivate Tastings with the WinemakerTaste with Charles B. Mitchell or a staffwine educator! 11am-5pm, by appointment

$25, $20/members, Winery By the Creek, Fair Play530-620-2402, www.winerybythecreek.com

ONGOING SUNDAYSJam Sessions Every Sunday AfternoonFitzpatrick Winery, Fair Play530-620-3248, www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 28Sunset Sippin 20095-8pm, 800-655-2634, $5/car Boeger WineryPlacerville www.boegerwinery.com

AUGUST 1Tastes from the Kitchen ofChef Beth Sogaard Catering12:30pm, free, David Girard Vineyards, Placervillewww.davidgirardvineyards.com, 530-295-1833

AUGUST 2-3Annual Grape Stomp1pm, 530-295-1833, David Girard VineyardsPlacerville, www.davidgirardvineyards.com

AUGUST 8Hunt for Zinman5:30-9pm, 530-620-5175, RSVPPerry Creek Winery, Fair Play

AUGUST 8-9Wineries of Slug Gulch Road11am-5pm, www.eldoradowines.org, freeVisit all 4 wineries: Colibri Ridge, dkcellarsOakstone & Obscurity Cellars

AUGUST 9Placerville Craft Fair8am-3pm, 530-672-3436, free, Historic DowntownPlacerville, www.placerville-dopwntown.org

AUGUST 15Summer Series Blending Class3:30-8pm, 53-620-5175, RSVP, freePerry Creek Vineyards, Fair Play

AUGUST 15Summer Concert: Dean O Holics6-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/memberswww.davidgirardvineyards.comDavid Girard Vineyards, Placerville

AUGUST 15BBQ on the Green5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placervillewww.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474

AUGUST 28Summer Concert: Tessa Evans & Band5:30-8:30pm, 530-295-1833, $25, $20/memberswww.davidgirardvineyards.comDavid Girard Vineyards, Placerville

AUGUST 29-31Enjoy the Fruits of the LaborFood /wine pairings & wine specials5:30-8:30pm, Jodar Winery, Placervillewww.jodarwinery.com, 530-644-3474

AMADOR COUNTY

ONGOINGWine Tasting at Amador Vintage Market10am-7pm, taste the wines in a flight for $3C.G. di Arie, Four Vines & Cedarville Vineyards209-245-FOOD, www.amadorvintagemarket.com

ONGOINGSummer Music Concert Series209-245-6208, www.zin.com, Story Winery, Plymouth

Aug 8: Sarah Gautschi Aug 22: Ralph Cova

AUGUST 8-9Cool August DazeLive music & taco bar! 1 0:30am-5pmDeaver Vineyards, Plymouthwww.deavervineyard.com, 800-217-2304

AUGUST 8-9Cool August Days Party10am-5pm, 209-245-3600, ConvergenceVineyards, Plymouth, www.amadorwine.com

AUGUST 14-16Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival209-223-0867, www.suttercreekragtime.comVarious locations in Sutter Creek

AUGUST 15Happy Hour Wine Tasting Seminar1pm, 209-245-6208, www.zin.comStory Winery, Plymouth

CALAVERAS COUNTY

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS18th Annual Music in the Parks6:30-8pm, Calaveras County Art Council209-754-1774, www.calaverasarts.org, free Aug 5: Joe Craven & Sam Bevan Duo,

Turner Park, San Andreas Aug 12: Passin Thru, Rail Road Flat School Fie Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble, Cedar Center, Arn

ONGOINGIronstone Summer Concert Series209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.comIronstone Vineyards, Murphys Aug 7: Alan Jackson w/Kate & Kasey Aug 16: Diana Krall with

Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson Aug 28: Jason Mraz w/Raphael Saadiq

ONGOINGLive Music209-588-0999, Cedar Center, Arnold Aug 1: Kim Manuel & Friends Aug 8: Snail Aug 19: Fishtank Ensemble Aug 22: Over the Edge Aug 29: Groovy Judy

AUGUST 8Chatoms Cajun Dinner209-736-6500, $75, $65/memberswww.chatomvineyards.comChatom Vineyards, Douglas Flat

AUGUST 15Art & Wine Festival2-8pm, 209-588-0999, Cedar Center, Arnold

AUGUST 20Classic Car Cruise Night6-9pm, 209-728-9971, Main St., Murphys

AUGUST 22Firemans Fun Day209-736-4081, Utica Park, Angels Camp

AUGUST 27Thursdays at the Pit209-728-1251, www.ironstonevineyards.comIronstone Vineyards, Murphys

NEVADA COUNTY

FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25Sunset at the PeakPilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, 4-8pm530-432-3321, www.pilotpeak.com

ONGOINGMusic in the Mountains Summer FestNevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley530-265-6124, 800-2182188www.musicinthemountains.org

THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27Thursday Night Marketplace &Street Festival6-9:30pm, www.downtowngrassvalley.comDowntown Grass Valley

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AUGUST 12-19Nevada County Fair530-273-6217, www.nevadacountyfair.com10am-11pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley

AUGUST 20-23Nevada City Film Festival916-548-7716, www.nevadacityfilmfestival.comVarious locations in downtown Nevada City

AUGUST 22

Project Pink Party5-10:30pm, 530-432-3321, Pilot Peak WineryPenn Valley, www.pilotpeak.com

AUGUST 23Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Concert5pm, 530-272-6228, www.nccb.org, freePioneer Park Bandshell, Nevada City

AUGUST 29Miners Picnic10:30am-4:30pm, 530-273-8522www.empiremine.org, $3, $1/kidsEmpire Mine State Historic Park, Grass Valley

SACRAMENTO VALLEY

ONGOINGMondavi Center for the Performing ArtsU.C. Davis, 866-754-ARTS, www.mondaviarts.org

ONGOINGSacramento River Train800-866-1690, www.sacramentorivertrain.com Aug 1, 22, 29: Great Train Robbery Aug 8: Murder Mystery Aug 15: Sunset Dinner w/Larry James Band

ONGOINGLive Entertainment at Red Hawk888-573-3495, www.redhawkcasino.comRed Hawk Casino, Sacramento

See website for details & complete schedule.

AUGUST 8Woodland Tomato Festival530-666-5335, www.woodlandtomatofestival.com

AUGUST 19-23Yolo County Fair530-402-2222, www.yolocountyfair.net, Woodland

AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 7California State Fair916-263-3247, www.bigfun.org, Cal Expo, Sacramento

SOLANO COUNTY

AUGUST 15-16Tomato Festival & West Coast BBQ Championship

707-422-0103, www.fairfielddowntown.comDowntown Fairfield

BUTTE COUNTY

ONGOING

Chico Performances

California State University, Chico

530-898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com

AUGUST 28-30

Chico Air Show

530-230-1285, www.chicoairshow.org

Chico Municipal Airport, Chico

ONGOING

2009 Concert Series

Jessies Grove Winery, Lodi, $20/adv, $25

www.jgwinery.com, 209-368-0880

Aug 1: Ron Thompson & The Great Resistors

Aug 15: Very Special Surprise Guest

Aug 29: Leah Tysse & The OGs

Oct 3: Roy Tyler & The New Directions


Rough Sawn, Historic Barns

of San Joaquin County

1pm, Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

209-368-5123, www.KnowltonGallery.com

AUGUST 1-2

Obon Festival

11am-9pm, 209-466-6701

www.stocktonbuddhisttemple.org

Stockton Buddhist Temple, Stockton

AUGUST 7

Fusion Friday

Borra Vineyards, Lodi, 5-7:30pm, $10

www.borravineyards.com, 209-368-2446

AUGUST 22-23Heirloom Tomato & Wine Event

12-5pm, 209-286-1595

Boitano Family Wines, Lockeford

AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 26

A Necessary Madness:

New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy


Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

Show preview, dinner & art talk

AUGUST 29

Open Reception, A Necessary Madness:

New Paintings by Kathleen Dunphy, 1pm


Knowlton Gallery, Lodi

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by Diana Greenwood

If wineries were identified by tempera-

ment, Rutherford Hill would be the strong,

silent type. Founded in 1976, the winery

broke new ground in the development of

Merlot in the Napa Valley and has been going

about business ever since in a humble, confi-

dant way. Theres good reason for the confi-

dence as Rutherford Hill Winery is recognized

worldwide and critics consistently rate the

wines as top notch.

In 1996, Anthony Terlato and his sons, Bill

and John, well known for their expertise with

fine European wines, purchased the property

and immediately improved the vineyards and

the grape sources, and by the year 2000, had

built a winery within the winery. The 5,100-

square foot state-of-the art facility, functional

in time for that years harvest, created an envi-ronment in which small lot wines could be

given the time, care and consideration they

needed within the Rutherford Hill portfolio.

The familys guiding principle, Quality is a

way of life, characterizes their pursuit of excel-

lence, evident by another early decision to

reduce production by 14,000 cases. This elim-

inated inferior lots and met the demanding

new quality standard they had set.

Its no wonder then, that Rutherford Hill is

affectionately called the king of Merlot,

those lush, purple-black grapes from the

surrounding region bursting with fruit flavor,

nurtured by deep volcanic soil and afternoon

sun that lingers on the hill. Today, 75% of

production is aimed at the varietal and the

2004 Rutherford Hill Merlot Reserve comes

from the finest vineyard sources and barrellots. Dense and voluptuous on the nose, this is

a multi-layered, well-structured blend of

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering

depth and balance with rich flavors of black

cherries wrapped in Belgian dark chocolate.

This wine will age gracefully over the next

decade but is luscious now and if there were

wine personality contests, the Reserve Merlot

might be voted most pleasant with food and

friends.

Gather a group and plan a visit to the

winery, located at the peak of Rutherford Hill

Road, just off Silverado Trail. Its a magical

location and the view from the oak-studded

picnic grove extends as far as the eye can see,

glorious colors in the valley the backdrop to

the wine in your glass. Picnic tables are placed

for optimum gazing; squirrels chatter, jays

chirp, and blue-belly lizards scatter in the

brush. If youre looking for a peaceful way to

spend an afternoon, this is the place, and as

the friendly staff likes to say, life looks be

from Rutherford Hill.

The tasting room is warm and intim

with soft lighting, pine-paneled w

featuring regional artists work, and a cen

tasting counter with plenty of elbowro

Sample current releases for a $15 fee

choose a tour and tasting for $20, a bargthat includes a peek in the caves.

Rutherford Hill was an innovator in N

Valley in the building of caves and emp

ment of a pallet-stacking system within th

caves. Carved deep into the cliffs behind

winery, the caves are regarded as one of

most extensive wine-aging cave systems

America. Tunnels, galleries and passagew

extending for nearly a mile, contain more t

8,000 French oak barrels year-round, ag

wine in an ideal, consistent storage envir

ment of 59F, and up to 90 percent humid

This is the place you want to be on a summ

day. Your guided tour includes a walk thro

the property and caves with a special tastin

the cellar. Expect to learn much and th

oughly enjoy yourself. Tours are schedu

daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. a

group size is limited to 20 guests.

In addition to the grand reputation

Rutherford Hill Merlot and Reserve Mer


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the winery offers an extensive

portfolio of featured wines that

includes Cabernet Sauvignon,

Chardonnay and a lovely Ros.

Dry ros wines have been surging

in popularity recently and its easy

to understand why as theyrenaturally food-friendly, crowd-

pleasing, and approachable.

Rutherford Hill 2007 Ros is light

ruby in color with delightful, not

overpowering, fruit flavors of

strawberry, raspberry and cherry

with a hint of spice. Composed of

Merlot, Cabernet Franc and

Zinfandel, this is a great summer

wine so pick up a bottle or two

for your backyard barbeques. White wine lovers will be

pleased to meet a personable

companion in Rutherford Hill

2007 Chardonnay. One of the

wines produced at Rutherford

Hill since the winerys founding,

this vintage is elegant and vibrant.

Full-bodied with crisp acidity of

citrus, vanilla bean and flinty

mineral accents, this is a friendly

but complex Chardonnay, idealfor paring with many foods or for

enjoying on its own.

Rutherford Hill makes a wide-

range of limited production

wines, including Cabernet Franc,

Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah,

and a Zinfandel Port. Many are

exclusive to the winery so youll

have to visit to experience them.

Located at 200 Rutherford Hill

Road, tasting is available daily

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For addi-

tional information visit the web at

www.rutherfordhill.com or call

(707) 963-1871. Rutherford Hill

Winery, the strong, silent type, is

straightforward and unpreten-

tious; a place you wont want to

miss over on the quiet side of the

valley.


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Riesling is a white wine grape variety, just as Chardonnay or

Sauvignon Blanc are also grape varieties. Unfortunately, Riesling does

not enjoy the popularity of Chardonnay, but is a refreshing wine at a

great value. In my opinion, its light characteristics offer a nice change

from the trend toward heavier style wines in either red or white

especially during the summer.

A big myth about Riesling is that it is always a sweet wine. This may

have been true during the sixties when a sweet Rieslings were popular,

but it is not true today. The ubiquitous Blue Nun brand was a sweet

wine from Germany during that period and it contained some

percentage of Riesling and may have contributed to the growth of thisfalsehood. Wine drinkers today have more of a dry wine preference and

thankfully enjoy many more choices when it comes to Riesling.

Native to Germany, where it has grown extensively for centuries,

Riesling wines have a delicate fruitiness with a noticeable acidity and

pleasant spiciness. German-made versions are categorized according the

degree of sweetness, with the price generally increasing hand in hand

with the amount of sugar remaining in the wine. The residual sugar

range of categories start at a level barely detectable and go all the way to

extremely sweet. In France, it is also a popular variety in the Alsace

region, which borders Germany, and where it is always made dry.

California Rieslings offer a range of styles, from dry to sweet, and the

style is not always indicated on the label. When faced with making a

purchasing decision for a Riesling wine, be sure to ask if it is a dry or

sweet (also referred to as off-dry). In either case, the wine has aromas

of green apples, is light in body, has little to no influence of oak barrel

aging, should be served very chilled to bring out its crisp acidity,

maybe best of all, pairs wonderfully with many dishes, including sa

spicy and Asian foods. It also serves as a great warm weather w

because of its lower than normal alcohol level.

As a sweet dessert wine, Riesling is often made as a Late Harvest s

Grapes are picked in November, when they are extremely ripe

sweet, with some having reached a dried, shriveled condition fro

grape rot known as Botrytis.

Rieslings are best grown in cool areas of California, Oregon

Washington, where the grape acidity level remains relatively high r

up to harvest time. Interestingly, many of the best Rieslings I hrecently tasted are being made in the Finger Lakes region of New Y

State.

Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,

Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his freq

contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.

Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of

Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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What is Riesling?

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WINERY COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

by Penny Popken

If youre yearning to escape to a relaxing corner of wine countrythat exudes old world charm along with a warm welcome, set your

sights on Andretti Winery. Nestled alongside a quiet country lane inthe rustic heart of the legendary Napa Valley, Andretti Winery whisks

wine lovers back in time to a slower pace of life. Modeled after a

rambling Italian village, the winery conjures up the boyhood home ofits namesake, Mario Andretti, the finest race car driver of all time.

Complete with a sun-dappled piazza and charming fountain, towering

cypress trees, billowing blossoms and twining grapevines, Andretti

Winery offers guests a peaceful alternative to the often-bustling NValley. Once inside, visitors are treated to gracious Italian-style ho

tality as they taste a wide array of wines and view memorabilia frMario Andrettis legendary racing career.

Founded in 1996 by Mario Andretti and his longtime friend,

Antonini, Andretti Winery is dedicated to celebrating the Italifestyle, complete with fine, food-friendly wines. Using premi

grapes grown in the most acclaimed valley in California, Andr

Winery produces an array of award-winning, competitively prwines that like Mario Andretti himself are second to none.

Surrounding Andretti Winery, in the esteemed Oak Knoll regionthe Napa Valley, is a 42-acre estate vineyard, planted with Chardon

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The district boasts a climate tha

cooler than the upper reaches of the Napa Valley, yet warmer than Carneros region, making it especially conducive to growing dive

varietals. Thanks to this unique climate and quick-draining so

Andretti Winerys vineyards produce small but intensely-flavograpes, just the sort of fruit that yields the very best wines. A

because the grapes are estate-grown, the resulting wines are extremgood values.

The singular goal at Andretti Winery is to craft wines that are b

fruit-forward and food-friendly, and to be thoroughly enjoyed wimeal today or tucked away in the cellar for additional complex

Andretti Winery offers a wide variety of wines at various price pothat are sure to please any wine lover. From their ultra-premi

wines, including the Montona Reserve Wines and the Napa Va

Wines, to their California wines, Andretti has a great selection of wifor everyones palate and price range. All of Andrettis wines are dist

uted to high-end restaurants and wine shops throughout the counThe Montona Reserve Wines are named for Mario Andrettis ch

hood home of Montona, Italy (renamed Motovun, Croatia, after Wo

War II). These ultra-premium Montona wines are crafted exclusivfrom estate-grown grapes and other stellar Napa Valley fruit. T


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acclaimed series includes an Estate Chardonnay, Estate Merlot andNapa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Andrettis Napa Valley Series wines are crafted primarily from theNapa Series is crafted primarily from prized Napa Valley fruit. It

includes an array of popular varietals such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon

Blanc, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, CabernetSauvignon and a unique Zinfandel Primitivo blend. Like the Montona

Series, Napa Series wines are distributed to high-end restaurants and

wine shops around the country.Those who appreciate a good value will be pleased to learn that

Andretti Winery frequently offers special pricing and discounts towine club members and other wine lovers who subscribe to the

winerys e-newsletter. Visit www.andrettiwinery.com to sign up to

receive email notification of these extraordinary opportunities alongwith invitations to special events and other winery news.

Youre also invited to stop by the winery the next time youre in the

area. Though it feels far removed from the busy traffic of Highway 29,Andretti Winery is conveniently located midway between Yountville

and downtown Napa, just west of the Silverado Trail, at 4162 BigRanch Road. Visitors are welcome daily (except major holidays) from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A tasting of four wines is just $12 per person.

Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to make advance reservations.Guests can choose from an array of wine tasting experiences

designed to suit a wide range of interests. From a simple but satisfysampling of Andretti Winery wines in the cozy tasting room t

custom experience that includes wine and food pairing, wine blend

or a tour of the winery and vineyard, visits can be tailored to eguests schedule and desires.

If youve ever dreamed of owning a secluded Napa Valley estate

an Italian villa surrounded by vineyards, youll be delighted to knthat Andretti Winery is available for private events from corpor

dinners and meetings to family functions. You and your guests are welcome to enjoy the stunning v

complete with a warm fireplace and display kitchen as well as

lovely piazza and lawn area offering expansive views of the estate viyards.

For directions to Andretti Winery, visit www.andrettiwinery.com

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MONGOLIAN BRAISED SHORT RIBSServes 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Six 3-inch cut beef shortribs

1 unpeeled orange, cut in to 1pieces

1 ounce ginger, cut into 1pieces 1 carrot, cut into 1pieces

1 medium onion, cut into 1pieces

1 tablespoon Sambal chili paste

1 kaffir lime leaf

1 bunch scallions, finely sliced on the diagonal

1 small can Hoisin sauce,about 12 oz.

2 cupschickenstock

4 tablespoons olive oil

Heat olive oil to medium high in an oven-proof roastingpan. Addshort ribs and

brown on all sides until golden brown.Set ribs to the side.

Addorange, ginger, carrot and onion to the roasting pan.Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft.

AddSambal chili paste,kaffir lime leaf, hoisin sauce and chicken stock. Bring to a

simmer and add short ribs. Place covered roasting pan in 350 degree oven for

about 1-1/2 hours or until short ribs are verytender. Remove short ribs from pan

and keep warm. Strain braising liquid and discard solids. In a shallow bowl or

plate,mound steamed Basmati rice, place one short rib on top, add braising liquid

and sprinkle with sliced scallions.

Submitted by:Chef de Cuisine Marcos Uribe of Celado

The calendar tells us that summer is now in full swing. It is

definitely the season for ribs but, with every backyard cook laying

out sheets of ribs doused with some relatively unimaginativesauces, it is also time to become more adventurous guided,

when possible by Chef Marcus Uribe who has followed his heart

into famous kitchens of the world, starting as a boy of six.

Chef Uribe, Chef de Cuisine at Napas prestigious Celadon

restaurant has worked at several of Napas best known and most

respected eateries, adding the secrets of Asian cooking techniques

and ingredients to his beloved classic French style of preparation

and serving.

Asked to pair one of his favorite creations with a brisk red

wine by ZD Wines, Chef Uribe was quick to offer his distinctive

Mongolian Braised Short Ribs. Dont let the use of some lesser

known ingredients keep you from trying the recipe. With theexpanded spice and foreign food sections at most supermarkets,

it is relatively easy to find such things as Sambal chili paste and

Hoisin sauce and kaffir lime leaf, and the very tantalizing hint of

these unusual flavors will earn the cook high praise.

To serve this fragrant and enticing dish and the recipe will

provide ample servings for six heap a mound of cooked

basmati rice onto each plate, and top with a braised rib. Add

some of the braising liquid and sprinkle with sliced scallions. A

crunchy young green salad is a good side dish and for wine,

select a fruity, un-oaked Pinot Noir, such as the 2007 ZD Pinot

Noir as suggested by Chef Marcus. Your guests will cheer yoursuccess and originality!

Perfect Pairsby Millie Howie

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Celadon Restaurant

Pairs MongolianBraised Short Ribswith ZD Pinot Noir

500 Main Street, Suite G NapaIn the Historic Napa Mill

707-254-9690 www.celadonnapa.com


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