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in a limo touring Wine
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Th e i c o n i c S t e r l i n g
Vineyardsperched on
its stunning, Napa Valleyhillside locationoers
one o the most idyllic
experiences in the Wine
Country.
Guests glide 300 eet via
aerial tram to reach the
winery reminiscent o a
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innovative winemaking. In
act, it was the irst winery
in the U.S. to produce a
v i nt a ge-d at ed var i et al
Merlot.
G u e s t s a r e g r e e t e d
with a glass o wine and
are immediately made
welcome. A tour o the
winery also oers visitors
a g r e a t d e a l o w i n e
education. Unlike some
wineries, there is no canned
spielyou are your own
guide. Elevated corridors
above the work areasgive visitors unrestricted
views o the winemaking
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and educational panelsare scattered throughout
the winery, including a
ascinating wine barrel
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toasting levels and its eect
on wine.
A n o t h e r u n i q u e
innovation at Sterling is
a Winemakers Video
our. hrough the use o
three separate DVD videos
displayed on large lat
screen Vs, visitors join
Sterlings winemakers or
a visit through the various
seasons o the winemaking
year.
hroughout the visitor
center is one o the largest
collections o wine-relatedart. Another eature that
sets Sterling Vineyards
apart is its tasting rooms.
Guests are comortably
seated as a very gracious
and knowledgeable sta
presents the wines at your
table. hey oer wine andood pairing suggestions
and are eager to answer
any questions vis itors
might have ater their
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Veteran visitors to Napa
Valley have learned to
Sterling Vineyards
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Exploring The WineCountry More Fully
TheWine Country is best known or
what else?wine tasting. But visitors
quickly learn that the regions incredible
climate and geography are also conducive
to many other leisure activities. hese range
rom athletic endeavors like bicycling and
hiking to shopping and culinary adventures.
Here are a ew activities to consider or
beore and ater wine tasting, and or those
days when your exhausted taste buds say a
change o pace is in order.
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Exquisite Spa
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For visitors to the Napa
Valley, its easy to orget that this world-
amous wine growing region was amous
or its hot springs beore it was amous orwine. For nearly 150 years, the tiny town o
Calistoga at the northern end o the Valley
has been a magnet or visitors seeking relie
and relaxation in its volcanic muds warmed
by geothermal waters.
oday mud baths remain a popular option
on a broad menu o modern treatmentsoered by Calistoga spas like Golden Haven
Hot Springs Spa & Resort and Lincoln
Avenue Spa. At Golden Haven, couples
enjoy Calistoga mud baths in private
treatment rooms. Tis one-hour detoxiying
and rejuvenating spa treatment includes
the mud bath, hot springs Jacuzzi, and
blanket wrap. Golden Havens mud bath was
recently selected as the avorite mud bath
experience o all the Napa Valley spas.
Lincoln Avenue Spa has takes the Calistogamud bath to a new level with a body mud
treatment or couples and individuals using
specially designed Ayurvedic steam tables.
Tis is perect or visitors to the Napa Valley
who want the detoxiying benets o mud
and heat without the traditional immersion
mud bath. At Lincoln Avenue Spa, the mud
is an individualized mixture preparedexclusively or each client and then applied
to the bodymuch like a body acial.
When you enjoy day spa treatments atLincoln Avenue Spa, you get complimentary
day use o the Calistoga hot springs pool
at nearby Golden Haven Hot Springs and
Resort. Overnight visitors to Calistoga will
nd that Golden Havens aordable rooms
oer some o the best lodging values in the
Napa Valley.
On the Sonoma side o the Mayacamus
Mountains that separate the Napa and
Sonoma wine countries, the Osmosis Day
Spa Sanctuary is one o the more unusualo the many spa options available. Osmosis is
home to the only cedar enzyme bath in North
America.
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new riendships, and introducelocal ingredients rom the area.Te Mediterranean climate o the
Wine Country assures that resh
ingredients rom organic armsare always available and a likelycomponent to most classes. Someo our avorite options or cooking
school are:
Relish Culinary Adventures, 14Matheson Street, Healdsburg; (707)
431-9999;www.relishculinary.com.
Te Culinary Institute o America
at Greystone, 2555 Main Street,St. Helena; (800) 888-7850; www.
ciache.edu.
The Advantages o LimousineTouring
It seems everywhere you look in the WineCountry these days a sleek stretched
limousine is gliding graceully into view.
Tink these are all lled with movie stars,
business tycoons, and splurge spenders?
Well, think again.
Its your vacation, so take a break rom
reading maps, making appointments and
designating a driver and treat yourselto Beau Wine ours daily group tour. For
just $99 per person, enjoy the ultimate
wine tasting tour complete with a riendly,
knowledgeable tour guide and a luxurious,
climate-controlled vehicle.
Beau Wine ours will provide door-to-
door service rom any Napa or Yountvillehotel. Simply hop in and enjoy complimen-
tary champagne as you meet new riends
and discover our boutique wineries. At one
o the stops youll enjoy a gourmet amily-
style lunch provided by Te Girl & Te Fig
restaurant.
For reservations and inormation contact Beau
Wine ours & Limousine Service at (800) 387-
2328 or online at www.beauwinetours.com.
Soar Above TheWine Countryheres something
special about lying over
Northern Caliornias
Wine Country in a hot airballoon. he air is clear,
the sun shines brighter
and a calming sense o
solitude envelops you.
Napa Valley Balloons
lies over the southern
Valley with launches
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Pinzgauer. Napa Valley Bike ours lets
you experience the vineyards rom a
totally unique vantage point aboard an
authentic Swiss Army Pinzgauer. Youll
cruise past rows o rolling vineyards inan open-air jeep that can accommodate
up to nine passengers. Along the way
youll stop at three boutique wineries
or tasting appointments that will have
been scheduled in advance especially
or your group.
Your excursion will be hosted by a
knowledgeable, local guide who willexplain the vineyard growth cycle and
arming methods. he tour includes
a catered picnic lunch, served at a
winery overlooking the vineyards.
Napa Valley Bike ours, 6795 Washington
Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-944-2953; www.
napavalleybiketours.com.Visit Old Faithul Geyser NearCalistoga To See Fainting Goats
About every 30 minutes, visitors to the Old
Faithul Geyser o Caliornia are treated to an
eruption o steam and scalding water spray-
ing 60 to 100 eet in the air. Tere are only
two other old aithul geysers in the world
that have earned the title due to their regular
eruptions. Tis geyser has also proven itsel
to be a good predictor o earthquakes. When
the geysers show is delayed or diminished,an earthquake is likely within the next cou-
ple o weeks in the 500 miles surrounding the
geyser. Te grounds surrounding the geyser
eature a large picnic area where visitors are
encouraged to bring their own lunches. Tere
are also a snack bar and a git shop on the
property. Old Faithul Geyser makes or
a wonderul amily outing and eatures
a petting zoo that includes the amous
ennessee Fainting Goats, Jacobs Four-
Horn Sheep, and Guard Llamas.
Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia is open
every day including holidays. Hours are
9 AM - 6 PM (til 5 PM in winter). 1299
ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463;www.oldaithulgeyser.com.
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The Napa Valley is generally regarded
as Americas most amous and most
prestigious wine producing region. Exceptduring peak traic times, it is an easy hoursdrive to the northeast rom San Francisco
or to the southwest rom Sacramento. he
Valley runs approximately north-south or
some 30 miles. Its width ranges rom about
a mile at its northern end to about ive miles
at its widest point near its southern end. It
is ramed by the Mayacamas Mountains onits western and northern sides, by the Vaca
Mountains to the east, and by San Pablo Bay
to the south.
From north to south, the principal towns
o the Napa Valley are Calistoga, St. Helena,
Yountville, and the town o Napa. BetweenSt. Helena and Yountville, the hamlets o
Rutherord and Oakville are important
grape growing and winemaking centers.
South o the town o Napa, AmericanCanyon is signiicant as a commercialcenter and as the second largest town in
Napa County (ater the town o Napa). he
Napa Valley is home to over 400 wineries,
some o the best restaurants in the United
States, world-class spas, and many other
amenities.
hanks in part to an abundance onatural beauty, and in part to stringent
eorts to preserve both the beauty and
the agricultural heritage o the region, the
Napa Valley remains largely unspoiled by
its success and notoriety as a wine tourism
destination. It is worthy o as much timeon your itinerary as you can devote. Count
Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to do
Napa Valley
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Top Picks For Wine TastingArtesa Vineyard s & Winer y, 1345
Henry Road, Napa; 888-679-9463. Among
the most dramatic and beautiul wineries in
the world, Artesa is built upon a Carneros
hillside with views to San Francisco. hewines here are exquisite. Ask about the
special wine and ood pairings.
Beaulieu Vineyard, 1960 St. HelenaHwy South, Rutherord; 800-264-6918. I
you think you know the BV brand, think
again. Founded by Napa Valley pioneer
Georges Latour in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard
is an integral part o the Valleys history andmakes wines or every palate and budget.
Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main Street,St. Helena; 707-963-8989. On the Register o
National Historic Places, this breathtaking
winery oers among the best tours and
tasting experiences in the Valley. Ater your
tour, sit on the Rhine House wrap-around
porch and sip through a light o reservewines.
Black Stallion Winery, 4089 Silveradorail, Napa; 800-200-9756. Located on a
picturesque stretch o the Silverado rail,
the Black Stallion estate recalls the rustic
charm o early Caliornia. he estate
property is ramed by century-old olive trees
and landscaped with natural grasses andMediterranean plants.
Etude Wines, 1250 Cuttings WharRoad, Napa; 707-257-5300. Etude means
study in French, and this winery is a study
in the crating o Pinot Noir. Enjoy lights
highlighting dierent interpretations o this
notoriously challenging-to-make wine at the
tasting bar or on the patio.Grgich Hills Estate, 1829 St. Helena
Hwy, Rutherord; 707-965-2784. Vintner
Hall o Fame inductee and asting o Paris
winner Mike Grgich, now well into his
eighties, continues to nurture his six dierent
wine varietals as i they were his children.
Chardonnay is the air-haired child.
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707-944-0228; napavalleyballoons.com.
Ultimate sightseeing experience over the
southern Napa Valley. Sparkling wine
landing celebration. Morning launch 7 days
per week, weather permitting.
Napa Valley Bike Tours, 6795 Washington
Street, Bldg. B, Yountville; 707-531-7708.Complete cycling vacations, guided tours,
sel-guided tours, bicycle rentals. Wine
purchase pickup service.
Old Faithul Geyser o Caliornia, 1299ubbs Lane, Calistoga; 707-942-6463. One o
only three old aithul geysers in the world,
and home o the amous ainting goats.
ShoppingRASgalleries, 6540 Washington Street,
Yountville; 707-944- 9211. Specializes in
American Art Glass and represents over 200
artists.
Napa Premium Outlets, 629 FactoryStores Drive, Napa; 707-226-9876. Over
50 designer and name brand stores in an
upscale shopping mall.Napa Valley Wine Hardware, 659 Main
Street, St. Helena; 866-611-9463. Unique
wine accessories, wine racks and cabinets,
wine books, corkscrews, etc.
St. Helena Wine Merchants, 699 St.Helena Hwy, St. Helena; 800-729-9463.
Specialty wine shop oering the best
wines o Napa Valley, including many oldervintages. Nationwide service.
Spas
Golden Haven Hot Springs, 1713 LakeStreet, Calistoga; 707-942-8000. Calistoga
hot springs mineral water and rejuvenating
spa treatments, including mud baths or
couples.
Massage Envy Spa, 3365 Solano Avenue,Napa; 707-255-8000. herapeutic massage
and skin nourishing acial treatments.
Visit massageenvy.com or our other Wine
Country locations.
Lincoln Avenue Spa, 1339 LincolnAvenue, Calistoga; 707-942-2950. Perect
or visitors to the Napa Valley who want
Prager Winery &Port Works
Family owned - operated since 1979
Tasting Only
by appointment
1-800-969-PORT
707-963-7678
Open Daily:
Mon. - Sat.
10:30 - 4:30pm
Sunday
11:00 - 4:30pm
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Cindys Backstreet Kitchen, 1327Railroad Ave, St. Helena, 707-963-1200.
his upscale eatery has become a beloved
destination or locals and visitors alike.
It eatures a menu o delicious, cooked-
rom-scratch cuisine created rom quality
ingredients.Cook St. Helena, 1310 Main St., St.
Helena; 707-963-7088. Dont be ooled by
the plain storeront o this locals hangout.
Te excellent Italian are makes this a great
complement to a day o wine tasting.
Cuve, 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-224-2330. Adjacent to the River errace
Inn, Cuvee has compiled a menu o newAmerican avorites that includes braised
shortribs, pan roasted chicken and resh sh
and seaood.
toile, 1 Caliornia Drive, Yountville; 707-944-2892. Etoile bills itsel as the only ne
dining restaurant within a winery in Napa
Valley. It prides itsel on epitomizing the
very best that wine country dining has tooer.
Farm, 4048 Sonoma Hwy.. Napa; 707-299-4880. his restaurant prides itsel on
preparing ood that accompanies win e
and a passion or experimentation. Most
ingredients come rom within 150-miles o
Carneros .
French Laundry, The; 6640 WashingtonSt., Yountville; 707-944-2380. I you didnt
make a reservation two months ago you
are not eating here today, this week, or even
this month. But no list o Wine Country
restaurants is complete without it. 3 Stars,
Michelin Guide, 2011.
Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet, 933Main St. between Charter Oak & Pope, St.Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street
(at Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-
6900. Inormal, gourmet roadside diner
with memorable Ahi sandwiches and low
corkage ee. Lunch, dinner.
La Toque, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa;707-257-5157. Che Ken Franks new La
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Artesa Vineyards &
Winery is among the
most dramatic, beautiul
and unique wineries in
the world. Built into a
hilltop on the Napa side
o C a r n e r o s , A r t e s a s
spectacular architecture,
sculpture gardens and
o u n t a i n s e n h a n c e a
wraparound view that on
a clear day includes San
Francisco some 50 miles to
the south.
B u i l t o r i g i n a l l y a s
Codornu Napa, which
produced sparkling wines
exclusively, the winery was
rechristened Artesa in 1999.
In the Spanish Catalan
language o its amily
owners, who have been
making sparkling wine or
450 years, Artesa means
cratsman. oday Artesas
w i n e c r a t s m e n a l s o
produce highly acclaimed
s t i l l w i n e s i n c l u d i n g
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Merlot , and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Visitors sample Artesas
wines at a curved wooden
tasting bar with a picture-
window view o a peaceul
courtyard. In-the-know
w e ek en d v i s i t or s c a l l
ahead to reserve a place
at an exclusive wine and
cheese pairing oered
e v e r y S a t u r d a y a n d
Sunday at 11:30 in Artesas
luxurious Raventos Lounge.
Participation is limited to
10 guests each day.
A n o t h e r p o p u l a r
attraction at Artesa is
the terrace o the tasting
room where guests can
sit to enjoy the sunshine
and superb views with a
sampling o their avorite
Artesa wines.
Artesa Vineyards & Win-
ery is located to the south-
west of the own of Napa,
near the intersection
of Carneros Highway with
Highway 29 North. Enter
the winery by taking a com-
fortable climb up the tiered
double stairway and cross-
ing the broad plaza to the
main entrance, pausing to
appreciate the views, sculp-
ture and fountains.
Artesa Vineyards & Winery
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So many wineries, solittle time. With so many
great places you couldvisit,
how do you narrow the
options? Heres a winningday trip on which youllenjoy exquisite wines in
three o the most relaxing,enchanting and exclusive
settings in Napa Valley.Start your day at Stags
Leap, which has ixed
tasting appointments at10 and 2:30 daily. A quick
phone call a day or tw oahead nets you a seated
tasting in a captivatingsetting under the blus o
the Stags Leap Palisades.Visitors tour the historic
Manor House, a two-story
stone structure with acorner castle-like towerbuilt with rocks rom alocal quarry in 1891.
S t a g s L e a p w i n ee d u c a t o r s w i l l g u i d ey o u t h r o u g h a l i g h to i v e w i n e s . h e
w i n e r y , b e s t k n o w n
o r i t s e l e g a n t P e t i t eS y r a h , a l s o p r o d u c e s
Vi o g n i e r, C ha rd on n ay,and Cabernet Sauvignon.he 90 acres o estate
v in eyard s surroundin gt h e M a n o r H o u s e a r elargely planted to PetiteS y r a h a n d C a b e r n e tSauvignon. hese estate
grapes are eatured inhe Leap, the winerys
most collectible CabernetSauvignon.
Ater a leisurely lunchi n n e a r b y Y o u n t v i l l e
or St . Helena (see thed i n i n g g u i d e i n t h i sm a g a z i n e ) , g o t o S t .Clement Vineyards. Here
youll ind more rich Napa
Val ley hist or y as well ass i x w o n d e r u l s i n g l e -
vineyard Cabernets andt h e i c o n i c B o r d e a u x -s t y l e b l e n d , O r o p p a s .
S t . C l e m e n t s m a i nt a s t i n g r o o m i s i n aclassic Gothic Victorianbuilt in 1878 by stainedg l a s s m e r c h a n t F r i t z
Rosenbaum. Architectureb u s w i l l a p p r e c i a t e
Napa Valley In One Great Day
St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena
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I y o u r e l o o k i n g o rconsistently great wines
and lots o selections youcant ind back home,
Whitehall Lane on Highway29 near St. Helena is a must
stop.W hi t e ha l l L a n e i r st
opened in 1979, but itswhen the Leonardini amilypurchased the winery in1993 that the awards andaccolades began rollingin, including three wines
in Wine Spectators op100. Now unquestionablya w o r l d - c l a s s w i n e r y ,
Whitehall Lane ke eps itssights on consistent qualityand great value.
h e t a s t i n g r o o m i shoused in a modern looking,a n g u l a r b u i l d i n g . h e
knowledgeable, r iendlysta will take you throughthe wines, many o whichcome rom the winerys own125 acres in Napa Valley.
Whitehall Lane makes all othe best varietals rom Napa
Valley, and or ans o dessertwine, theres also terriic
Orange Muscat.Whitehall Lane is one o
the irst Napa Valley wineriesto step boldly into the useo alternative closures ontheir wines since natural
cork does not always ormthe perect seal. On their
white wines the winery isusing screw caps, whileon a ew o the red wines,including the perennialaward-winning ReserveCabernet Sauvignon, they
are using a stylish, easy-to-open glass-on-glass closurethat might just revolutionizethe way wine bottles aresealed.
W h i t e h a l l L a n e h a sadded two new wine clubsto ensure members can gettheir avorites available only
at the winer y. Membersr e c e i v e c o m p l i m e n t a r y t o u r s a n d t a s t i n g s ,discounted pricing, accesst o l i m i t e d p r o d u c t i o n
wines, invitations to partiesand events and accessto the estate or privatecelebrations.
Taste the consistently great wines from
Whitehall Lane
TASTING SUGGESTIONS
09 Chardonnay, Carneros
Tis well-balanced Chardonnayhas aromas and favors o pear,honey, tropical ruit and toastyoak. It has a very long, favorul
nish that lingers. $28
09 Las Brisas Pinot Noir
Te Tis rich and graceuloering has appealing aromas
o rose petals, violets and toasty
bread. On the palate the wine isplush with waves o ripe currant
and strawberry favors ramedbeautiully by ancy oak under-tones. Te subtle tannins addlength to the silky nish. $48
08 Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Tis stylish wine is captivatingand delicious rom the enticingaromas to the long, smooth
nish. Its a blend o lush ruitwith aromas o deep blackberry,
currant and toasted oak. $75
WHITEHALL LANE WINERY
1563 St. Helena HighwaySt. Helena, CA 94574
(800) 963-9454www.whitehalllane.com
Open daily 10-5:45
DIRECTIONS
Whitehall Lane Winery is locatedat 1563 St. Helena Highway
(Highway 29) in St. Helena, justsouth o Zinandel Lane.
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St. Helena is the capital oNapa Valley and a town
that epitomizes all that
makes this area so special -
world-class wineries, greateats and unique shopping.
Plan a ew days with St.
Helena as your home base
and delve into all that this
vibrant small town has to
oer!
I youre interested in
spending a day or twowine tasting and touring,
St . Helena has plenty
o wineries to explore.
One o the best in-depth
tours around is oered
at Beringer Vineyards,
the oldest continuously
operating winery in Napa
Val ley. For wine tast ing
without an appointment,
drop in at Whitehall Lane
or St . Clement, whereyoull ind many incredible
examples o Napa Valleys
inest Cabernet Sauvignons.
For something entirely
d i e r e n t , B e n e s s e r e
Vin eyard s has a w id e
s e l e c t i o n o u n u s u a l
I t a l i a n v a r i e t a l s ,including Aglianico and
Sagrantino. Across the
valley on Silverado rai l,
visit Wil liam Harrison
V i n e y a r d s , w h i c h
specializes in Bordeaux-
style blends. Back in town,
Merryvale Vineyards stays
open until 6:30pm daily so
you can make one last stop
beore dinner.
St. Helena has a wides e l e c t i o n o e a t s o r
whatever you crave. In the
morning, the top stop or
coee is Napa Valley Coee
Roasting Company, where
they roast resh beans
almost daily. Youll ind
the best pastries in townat Model Bakery, which is
also the perect stop or a
quick lunch o resh salads,
sandwiches or the days
special pizza. I you want a
juicy burger or other classic
drive-in are, check out
Picture Perfect St. Helena
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As the Russian River twists and turns her
way out to the Paciic, valleys and gentle
hillsides an out on both sides. Her banks
are strewn with sandy beaches, redwood
orests, and vineyards o every description.
he river has carved three valleys o major
winemaking signiicance: Alexander, Dr y
Creek, and Russian River. hrough these
valleys dozens o wineries rise out o the sea
o vines, presenting visitors with a balingarray o places to explore and tastes to savor.
We suggest you explore the three valleys
starting rom Healdsburgwinery central
or northern Sonoma County and the hub
o the three-valley area. Framed by the
Alexander Valley to the northeast, the Dry
Creek Valley to the northwest, and Chalk
Hill and Knights Valley to the southeast,
its no wonder the grapes and wine make
the towns wheels go round. he heart o
Healdsburg is a shady park, known as the
Plaza, surrounded by inns, restaurants,
and shops. here are gourmet delis, too, i
you choose to picnic right there or want to
provision a vineyard outing.
Dry Creek ValleyNear the Mendocino County border, about
10 miles northwest o Healdsburg, the Warm
Springs Dam holds back the waters o Dry
Creek, orming serpentine Lake Sonoma.
From the dam, you get a birds eye view
o the valley that rolls out in ront o you.
he dam was built by the Army Corps o
Engineers in the 1980s primarily to orm
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and, while scenic and serviceable, it is
not a particularly good road. I you ollow
Westside all the way to its end, you will ind
yoursel at River Road about three miles
west o Wohler.
he character o the Russian RiverValley is a bit dierent north to south. he
northern reach has much more o a Dry
Creek Valley eel. Up north the wineries are
generally larger, newer, and perhaps a little
lashier than in the south, which has a more
rustic eel.
On the map, the southern Russian River
Valley is a large area with irregular shapethat is somewhat wider than it is tall. It is
bounded on the north by River Road, which
becomes Old River Road near Guerneville;
and on the south by state Highway 12, which
becomes Sebastopol Road and then the
Bodega Highway as it runs east to west. On
the west, the Bohemian Highway shapes
the area, running rom near Guerneville
southeast to Freestone. Highway 101 orms
the eastern boundary.
State Highway 116 runs diagonally
through the southern valley, rom
Guerneville in the northwest to Sebastopol
in the southeast. Other important roads
are Mirabel Road, which connects River
Road and Highway 116; Guerneville Road
connecting Highway 101 and Highway 116;
and Olivet Road connecting River Road and
Guerneville Road. All along this skeleton
o roadways and many smaller roads
branching rom it are a myriad o wineries
where you can taste Pinot Noir, Zinandel,
and other wines produced in the Russian
River Valley appellation.
he major towns youll want to consider
visiting in the southern Russian River Valley
are Sebastopol, Graton, Guerneville, and
Occidental. Forestville is also important
because it is home to some good wineries
and is located at the junction o Mirabel
Road and Highway 116.
In Sebastopol, you can enjoy an easy stroll
along Main Street to take in antique, art,
and book shops among other homegrown
stores and restaurants that somehow
are only ound in small towns. Youll ind
the Sebastopol natives to be riendly and
welcoming i a bit quirky. Nonconormityis the norm among many locals in this
unabashedly authentic and American small
town.
he hamlet o Graton is essentially a wide
spot in Graton Road just west o Highway
116 near its intersection with Guerneville
Road and about our miles northwest oSebastopol. ake a ew minutes to walk
the downtown area, occupying just a
couple o blocks along Graton Road. Youll
ind surprising touches o sophistication
including good restaurants and interesting
shops.
I youve stopped in Graton, you might as
well continue on along Graton Road about
six miles to the southwest to Occidental.
Yet another micro-town, Occidental
seems impossibly cute, but is remarkably
authentic. Here again you will ind good
restaurants and many interesting shops
to browse. From Occidental, you can head
north along the Bohemian Highway to
Guerneville or go south to Freestone where
you can pick up the Sebastopol Highway
(Highway 12) back toward Sebastopol. Or,
you can just go back to Highway 116 the way
you came.
Guerneville is about 12 miles to the
northwest o Graton along Highway 116, andabout 15 miles to the north o Occidental
along the Bohemian Highway route. During
the warmer months, which can be seven or
eight months in the Wine Country, it is the
ocal point o much activity or visitors to
the many rustic resorts along the Russian
River.
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Wi n e d r i n k e r s k n o w R o d n e y S t r o n g
Vineyards or its wonderul,approachable line o SonomaCounty wines. But startingive years ago the winery
signiicantly upped the antewhen it started the Winerywithin a Winery, a cuttingedge project to create smalllots o distinctive ultra-
premium wines.N o w R o d n e y S t r o n g
o e r s o n e o t h e e w
c o m p r e h e n s i v e w i n e r y tours in Sonoma Countyw here you can see theWinery within a Winery
project in action. ourparticipants st art out inthe estate vineyard with anintroduction to vineyard
practices. hen it s into
the winery or a irsthandlook at the this innovative
p r o j e c t . I n t h e c e l l a ryoull learn about how thewinemaking team careullyselects, sorts, and processesthe best individual vineyardblocks to make RodneyStrongs Reserve and Single
Vineyard wines.A ter the tour, stop in
the tasting room or theReserve tasting, where the
winery shows o the greatwork done in the Winer ywithin a Winery. his listo superbly crated winesincludes two single vineyard
Alexander Valley CabernetSauvignons that highlightthe dierence place makese v e n w i t h i n a s i n g l eappellation. Youll also get
to try Reserve Chardonnay,Reserve Pinot Noir, andRodney Strongs lagshipB o r d e a u x - s t y l e b l e n d ,Symmetry.
R o d n e y S t r o n g shospitality center oersa large selection o unique
gits or riends and amilyback home. his un andeclectic git shop eatureslocal, handmade and highquality tabletop accessories,
wine accessories, and logoattire. Its the perect placeto do all o your holiday andspecial occasion shopping.
Enjoy tours, tasting, and shopping at
Rodney Strong Vineyards
TASTING SUGGESTIONS
07 Symmetry Red Meritage,
Alexander Valley
Layers o blackberry, cassis, darkplums and sweet spices with a
hint o smoky dark chocolateand spice. Silky in texture and
long on the nish. $55
07 Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Full bodied and richly textured,with intense aromas and favors
o black currant, sandalwood,white pepper and cocoa.
Smooth, lingering nish. $45
09 Russian River Pinot Noir,
Estate Vineyard
Aged entirely in small Frenchoak barrels, which adds a
subtle, toasty vanilla characterand a hint o spice. $16
RODNEY STRONG
11455 Old Redwood HighwayHealdsburg, CA 95448
(800) 678-4763www.rodneystrong.com
Open 10 AM - 5 PM Daily
Guided winery tours daily at11 AM and 3 PM
DIRECTIONS
Exit Highway 101 Northat Healdsburg Ave. akea let rom o-ramp onto
Healdsburg Ave./Old RedwoodHighway to the winery 1.6
miles on the right.
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ALEXANDER, DRY
CREEK, AND
RUSSIAN RIVER
VALLEYS
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Napa ValleySTERLING VINEYARDS
Take Sterlings amous aerial tram to
the top o the hill or a special reserve
tasting (p. 12)OLD FAITHFUL
Visit one o only three Old Faithul
geysers in the world (p. 18)
NAPA IN ONE DAY
See the Napa Valley in one great day
with stops at three notable wineries
(p. 32)
GOLDEN HAVEN HOT
SPRINGS
Experience a Calistoga mud bath at
Golden Haven Hot Springs (p. 14)
LINCOLN AVENUE SPA
Get a mud treatment on a special
Ayurvedic steam table (p. 14)
WHITEHALL LANEVisit the winery, honored three
times or wines rated in the top ve
worldwide (p. 34)
GRGICH HILLS ESTATE
Ater tasting, promote peace by drop-
ping coins in the ountain at Grgich
Hills Winery (p. 26)
CALIFORNIA WINE TOURS
Providing exceptional transportation
and memorable tours in the wine
country since 1986. (p. 2)
BERINGER VINEYARDSTour and taste Napa at its best, past
and present, at Beringer Vineyards
(p. 30)
NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS
Rent a bicycle or a ew hours, a day,
or longer (p. 24)
RASGALLERIES
See extraordinary art collections at
RASgalleries in Yountville (p. 35)
RIXOS LIMOUSINE
Serving Napa and Sonoma with excep-
tional service and experience (p. 4)
WINE TRAIN
Dine on the Wine Train as the Napa
Valley glides slowly by (p. 25)
NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS
Reserve with Napa Valley Balloons to
soar above it all (p. 16)
ARTESA
See breathtaking views, architecture,
and ountains at Artesa (p. 28)
PREMIUM OUTLETS
Shop at over 50 designer and name
brand stores at Napa Premium
Outlets (p. 24)
MATERRA WINES
Taste the incredible wines rom the
Oak Knoll district s Cunat Family
Vineyards (p. 23)
NAPA OPERA HOUSE
Enjoy world-class entertainment
at historic Napa Valley Opera House
(p. 27)
PRAGER WINERY & PORTWORKS
Taste delicious Caliornia Ports rom
Fun
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A. Rafanelli Winery
4685 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1385.
Alderbrook Winery
2306 Magnolia Drive
Healdsburg; 707-433-5987.
Arista Winery
7015 Westside RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448
Amista
3320 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg; 707-431-9200.
Armida Winery
2201 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2222.
Bella Vineyards
9711 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 866-572-3552.
Chalk Hill Winery
10300 Chalk Hill RoadHealdsburg; 707-838-4306.
Christopher Creek Winery
641 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-2001.
Clos du Bois
19410 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-857-3100.
David Coffaro Winery
7485 Dry Creek RoadGeyserville; 707-433-9715.
Davis Family Vineyards
52 Front St Healdsburg; 707-433-3858.
De La Montanya Estate
999 Forman LaneHealdsburg; 707-484-8090.
DeLoach Vineyards
1791 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-526-9111.
deLorimier
2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.
Dry Creek Vineyard
3770 Lambert Bridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1000.
Dutcher Crossing
8533 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2700.
Everett Ridge Vineyards
435 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1637,ext. 17.
F. Teldeschi Winery
3555 Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg; 707-433-6626.
Family Wineries
4791 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-0100.
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards
& Winery
8761 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6700.
Field Stone Winery
10075 Hwy. 128 Healdsburg;707-433-7266.
Foppiano Vineyards
12707 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-433-7272.
Francis Coppola Winery
300 Via Archimedes RoadGeyserville; 707-968-1100.
Fritz Winery24691 Dutcher Creek RoadCloverdale; 707-894-3389.
Gary Farrell Winery
10701 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-473-2900.
Geyser Peak Winery
22281 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-2500.
Hanna Winery (Alex. Valley)9280 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-431-4310.
Hartford Family Winery
8075 Martinelli RoadForestville; 707-887-1756.
Harvest Moon Winery
2192 Olivet Road Santa Rosa;707-573-8711.
Hauck Cellars
223 Center StreetHealdsburg; 707-473-9065
Hawkes Winery
6734 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-HAWK.
Holdredge Wines
51 Front St Healdsburg; 707-431-1424.
Hook & Ladder Winery2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa,707-526-2255
Hop Kiln Winery
6050 Westside Road
Healdsburg; 707-433-6491.
Hudson Street Wineries
428 Hudson Street,Healdsburg; 707-433-2364.428 Hudson St Healdsburg;707-433-2364.
In Vino Veritas
118 North St Healdsburg;707-395-0307.
Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station RoadSebastopol; 707-887-1507.
J Vineyards & Winery
11447 Old Redwood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-3646.
J. Rochioli Vineyards
6192 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-2305.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Appointment.1474 Alexander Valley RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-5250.
Joseph Swan Vineyards
2916 Laguna RoadForestville; 707-573-3747.
Kendall-Jackson Wine
Center5007 Fulton Road SantaRosa; 707-571-8100.
Kendall-Jackson337 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-433-7102.
Korbel Champagne
Cellars13250 River Road
Guerneville; 707-824-7316.
La Crema
235 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-9400.
Lambert Bridge Winery
4085 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-9600.
Lancaster Estate
15001 Chalk Hill Road
Healdsburg; 707-433-8178.
Limerick Lane Cellars
1023 Limerick LaneHealdsburg; 707-433-9211.
Longboard Vineyards
5 Fitch St Healdsburg; 707-433-3473
Lynmar Winery
3909 Frei Road Sebastopol;707-829-3374.
Mauritson Family Winery
2859 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-0804.
Marimar Torres estate11400 Graton RoadSebastopol; 707-823-4365.
Martin Ray Winery
2191 Laguna Road SantaRosa; 707-823-2404.
Martinelli Winery
3360 River Road Windsor;707-525-0570.
Matanzas Creek Winery6097 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa; 707-528-6464.
Mazzocco Vineyards
1400 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-9035.
Matrix
3291 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-1911
Meeker Vineyard21035 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-431-2148.
Michel-Schlumberger
4155 Wine Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7427.
Mill Creek
1401 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-431-2121.
deLorimier Winery
2001 Hwy. 128 Geyserville;707-857-2000.
Medlock-Ames
3487 Alexander Vly. Rd.,Healdsburg; 707-431-8845.
Moshin Vineyards10295 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5499.
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Murphy-Goode Winery
20 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-431-7644.
Paul Hobbs Winery
3355 Gravenstein Hwy N.Sebastopol; 707-824-9879.
Papapietro Perry4791 Dry Creek RdHealdsburg; 707-433-0422.
Passalacqua Winery
3805 Lambert B ridge RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5550.
Paradise Ridge Winery
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr.Santa Rosa; 707-528-9463.
Pedroncelli Winery1220 Canyon RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3531.
Porter Creek Vineyards
8735 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-6321.
Preston Vineyards
9282 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-3372.
Raymond Burr Vineyards
8339 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-8559.
Ridge at Lytton Springs
650 Lytton Springs RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-7721.
Robert Young Estate Winery
4960 Red Winery RoadGeyserville; 707-431-4811.
Rodney Strong11455 Old Redood HwyHealdsburg; 707-431-1533.
Russian Hill Winery
4525 Slusser Road Windsor;707-575-9428.
Russian River Vineyards5700 Gravenstein Hwy NorthForestville; 707-887-3344.
Sausal Winery
7370 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-2285.
Seghesio Family Vineyards
14730 Grove St Healdsburg;707-433-3579.
Selby Winery
215 Center St Healdsburg;707-431-1288.
Siduri Wines
980 Airway Court, Suite CSanta Rosa; 707-578-3882.
Silver Oak Cellars
24625 Chianti RoadGeyserville; 707-857-3562.
Simi Winery16275 Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-473-3231.
Stonestreet Winery
7111 Hwy 128Healdsburg; 800-355-8008.
Stryker Sonoma
5110 Hwy 128 Geyserville;707-433-1944.
Sunce Winery
1839 Olivet road Santa Rosa;707-526-9463.
Taft Street Winery
2030 Barlow LaneSebastopol; 707-823-2049.
Thumbprint Cellars
102 Matheson St.,Healdsburg; 707-433-2393.
Toad Hollow Vineyards
409-A Healdsburg AveHealdsburg; 707-431-8667.
Topel Winery
125 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-433-4116.
Trentadue Winery
19170 Geyserville AveGeyserville; 707-433-3104.
Twomey Cellars
3000 Westside RoadHealdsburg; 800-505-4850.
Unti Vineyards
4202 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-5590.
Vintners Signatures
4001 Hwy 128, Geyserville;707-857-3300.
White Oak Vineyards
7505 Hwy 128 Healdsburg;707-433-8429.
Williamson Winery
134 Matheson St.Healdsburg; 707-433-1500.
Wilson Winery
1960 Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg; 707-433-4355.
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Sonoma Valley, also known as the Valley
o the Moon, is about an hours drive
north o San Francisco and about a hal-
hours drive rom either the Sonoma County
Airport to the northwest or the town oNapa to the east. Some 17 miles in length,the valley is bounded by the outskirts o
Santa Rosa on the north, San Pablo Bay on
the south, the Mayacamas Mountains to
the west, and the Sonoma Mountains to the
east.
Home to about 75 wineries, Sonoma
Valley i s a complete wine touri smdestination unto itsel. Its three principal
townsKenwood, Glen Ellen and the
town o Sonomaeature excellent
B&B and ull-service hotel (including
spa) accommodations as well as many
restaurants highly regarded or casualand ine dining. Sonoma Valley is the
birthplace o the Caliornia wine industry
with vineyards dating to the early 1800s.
he regions winemaking reputation is built
on robust red wines including Cabernet
Sauvignon, Zinandel, and Meritage blends,
among others. But Sonoma Valley vintnersproduce over 25 varieties o wine in all, sono matter what your palates preerence you
are likely to ind wines that please here.
ravel-Wise ip: Sonoma Valley and the
Healdsburg area (including Alexander,
Dry Creek and Russian River valleys) are
the main wine regions o Sonoma County.
From the town o Sonoma to Healdsburgis about 40 miles and, in usual driving
conditions, driving time is about an hour.
While it is certainly possible to tour the
Healdsburg area through day trips rom a
base in Sonoma Valley, it is not advisable. It
is ar better to devote two or three days toeach area and to reserve accommodations
close to where youll be touring. Visiting
Our suggestions on where to taste, where to eat, and what to doSonoma Valley
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Aerobatic Plane Rides
Infineon Raceway
General Vallejo'sHome
Buena Vista
SebastianiWinery
Bartholomew Park
Sonoma MissionInn & Spa
Kenwood
Chateau St. Jean
Jack LondonState
HistoricalPark
Viansa Winery
Landmark Winery
BenzigerFamilyWinery
Gundlach-BundschuWinery
Cline Cellars
Gloria Ferrer
LarsonFamily Winery
Schug Winery
Ravenswood Winery
Valley of the Moon Winery
Arrowood Winery
St. Francis
Loxton
Matanzas CreekWinery
The Wine Room
B.R.Cohn Winery
Adler Fels Winery
Mayo Reserve Room
Ledson Hotel& Harmony Club
Kunde
Sonoma Valley Visitors Center
Ledson
Wellington
Mayo Family Winery
Kaz Winery
Glen EllenOlive Oil
Press
SugarloafStatePark
To Stone Tree Golf Course
Imagery Estate Winery
SonomaWine Hardware
Blackstone
HomewoodWinery
NicholsonRanchWinery
AudelssaWinery
El Pueblo Inn
SonomaPlaza
Jacuzzi Winery
Anaba Wines
SONOMA VALLEY
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Here are our recommendations or wineries
that deserve a spot on your itinerary. o be
sure, there are plenty o other good wineries
in Sonoma Valley, but you cannot go wrong
choosing rom this list:
Top Picks For Wine TastingChateau St. Jean, 8555 Sonoma Hwy,
Kenwood; 707-833-4134. Stunning. he
gardens o this winerys dreamlike setting
oer visitors the eeling o having traveled to
the Mediterranean. World-class wines and
a well stocked charcuterie make this the
perect picnic spot.
Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive,Sonoma; 707-940-4000. You know this
brand, and youd never imagine it comes
rom this laid-back winery. he tasting
room is in an 1850s armhouse. here
are aviaries and a museum o Caliornia
missions. Some wines may be amiliar, but
others may surprise you.
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 ArnoldDrive, Sonoma; 866-522-8693. Yes, this is
the same Jacuzzi, the amily whose name
is synonymous with luxury whirlpool spas.
And what a job they ve done with their
winer y--a spectacular Italian villa--and
their wines, which celebrate the amilys
heritage. Youll be sorry i you miss this one!
Kenwood Vineyards, 9592 SonomaHwy, Kenwood; 707-833-5891. his acility
and sta behind this amiliar wine label are
unexpectedly rustic and riendly. heres
nothing corporate about this 22-acre estate
with its tasting room in the barnjust an
authentic Wine Country experience.
Ledson Winery & Vineyards, 7335Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-537-3810. Youhave to see this 16,000 square oot French-
Normandy castle to believe it. our the
winery, stroll the grounds, and taste some o
the best wines in Sonoma Valley.
Schug Carneros Estate, 602 BonneauRoad, Sonoma; 707-939-9363. he drive up
rom Bonneau Road will take you through
vineyards and rose borders to where thewinery building is tucked into a hillside
containing underground barrel caves.
Behind the German style post-and-beam
building, there is a vista point with a 360
view o th e surrounding area and the
opportunity to see as ar as Mount Diablo
on a clear day.
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, 389Fourth Street East, Sonoma; 800-888-5532.
his legendary winery has been making
ine wines at the current location or well
over 100 years. Get a irst-hand sense o
history while tasting outstanding wines,
many available only at the winery.
Valley o the Moon, 777 Madrone Road,
Glen Ellen; 707-939-4500. his landmarkwinery marries a rich history dating to
1860 with state-o-the-art wine production
and Italian artisan packaging. he etched
bottles are git-worthy, but youll be
tempted to keep the wine or yoursel.
Where To Dine
Basque Boulangerie Ca, 460 FirstStreet East, Sonoma; 707-935-7687. A great
place to ind locals early in the morning
talking to neighbors, reading the paper and
grabbing a cup o coee with a pastry.
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar, 1325Broadway (in he Lodge at Sonoma),
Sonoma; 707-931-2042. For heartier are,
SONOMA PLAZA
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this venue prides itsel on a creative menu
with ingredients rom Sonoma County
arms, ranches and dairies.
Ca Citti, 9049 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood;707-833-2690. his wonderul, casual
neighborhood restaurant oers consistently
good Italian ood including a good variety o
pastas.
The Girl & The Fig, 110 West Spain Street,Sonoma; 707-938-3634. Seasonal, Provencal-
inspired cuisine eatures garden vegetables,
herbs, and an abundance o creativity.
Ca La Haye, 140 East Napa St, Sonoma;
707-935-5994. Restaurant critic MichaelBauer calls this small and intimate eatery
one o those rare restaurants in which you
know the moment you walk in the door,
youre going to have a good time ... Simple
ood prepared to perection ... excellent
service.
Harvest Moon Ca, 487 First St West
(West Napa Street), Sonoma; 707-933-8160.
Award-winning Sonoma County Wines ~ Free Historical Tours ~ Picnic Grounds
Located four blocks from the Sonoma Plaza ~ Open Daily 11am-5pm.
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery~389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma CA 95476
www.sebastiani.com ~ 707-933-3200 ~ Established in 1904
PETALUMA
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I you want to be treated like royalty,
visit Ledson Winery and Vineyards in
Kenwood. he 16,000 square oot French-
Normandy winery reerred to as he
Castle, sits majestically behind its estate
vineyard.
Steve Ledson adopted his passion or
growing grapes rom his ather, grandather
and great-grandather. He originally built
he Castle as his private home, but when it
began to draw much attention rom locals
and tourists alike, he decided he wanted
more privacy. In 1999 he opened the doors
to the public and created
one o the most unique
and dynamic wineries
anywhere in the country.
Upon arrival, a well-
inormed concierge will
guide guests over elegant parquet loors to
one o the our cozy and classy tasting salons.
On warm spring and summer days, the doors
are let wide open. Ater tasting, you may be
tempted to stroll through the gardens. You can
also visit the Gourmet Marketplace and select
among ine cheeses rom around the world,
meats, pastas, salads and sinully decadent
desserts. While enjoying your avorite Ledson
wine, you can picnic beneath century-old oak
trees.
All Ledson wines are handcrated in small
production lots and many sell out beore
the next vintage is ready to go to market. A
great way to avoid disappoint is to join one o
Ledsons our wine clubs. Members receive two
bottles or a case o wine with each shipment
and you choose the wines you preer: white
only, red only, Zinandel only, or a mix.
Club members are treated to private parties
throughout the year and enjoy preerred
pricing at additional events.
Ledson Winery also provides a unique and
romantic setting or a airytale wedding. he
Castles dramatic circular driveway and arched
carriage entryway, water ountains, and grand
staircase create the perect background or
exchanging nuptials like royalty. And the
stunning visuals make or a magniicent
wedding album.
o enhance the Ledson experience, there
is the luxurious Ledson Hotel and Centre du
Vin on the historic Sonoma Plaza. Named
by Conde Nast raveler as One o the 100
hottest new hotels around
the globe, one o the top
18 hotels in the US, and
one o the only 2 hotelsin Caliornia, the hotel
eatures six individually decorated guest
rooms, urnished in antique grandeur blended
with the inest modern comorts. he French
Bistro, open rom 11:00 am, serves ine wines,
sparklers, beer and cocktails with delicious
French cuisine made rom local ingredients.Centre du Vin eatures wine and ood pairing,
as well as wine tasting at the beautiul and
welcoming bar. As a bonus, there is outside
seating where you can watch the world go
by on the Plaza. he Hotel also eatures
incredible live music events rom time to time.
For hotel reservations log on to www.ledsonhotel.com or call 707-996-9779. he
concierge will be happy to assist with your
plans or an unorgettable stay in the area.
Ledson Winery is open daily rom 10:00 am
to 5:00 pm, at 7335 Highway 12, Kenwood. For
more inormation call 707-537-3810 or visit
www.ledsonwinery.com.
S P O T L I G H T O N . . .
S P O T L I G H T O N . . .
Extraordinary Hospitality Exquisite Atmosphere Impeccable Wines
Ledson
This castle is a must
see. Bella English, The
Boston Globe
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Wondering what to do
with your ree day in
San Francisco? Hop in the
car and in just 45 minutes
you can be at the door oyour irst winery in the
spectacular Carneros wine
region.
heres a distinct eel in
Carneros, whose location at
the conluence o Napa and
Sonoma makes it part o
both regions. Yet Carneroshas its own unique and
inimitable spirit, ed by its
world reputation or ine
sparkling wine, Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir.
Highway 121 is the
g a t e w a y t o C a r n e r o s ,
and within a ew minutes
you l l hit some world-
class wineries on this
scenic stretch o road. On
either side o the highwayare sister wineries Cline
Cellars and Jacuzzi Family
Vineyard s. Cline is best
known or its highly-rated
Rhone varietals, but this
350-acre estate oers so
much or visitors picnic
grounds, spring-ed pondsand colorul gardens.
Across th e hig hway,
Ja cuzzi pays homage to
Cline proprietor Fred Clines
Italian heritage. Jacuzzi
eatures a wide array o
interesting Italian varietals
served in a sprawling 18,000
square-oot villa modeled
ater the Jacuzzi amily
home in Italy.
Just up Highway 121 atits junction with Highway
116 (Arnold Drive) is
Schug Carneros Estate.
Founded in 1980, Schug
Carneros Estate Winery
is the showcase and lie-
long dream o one o
Caliornias most celebratedwinemakers, Walter Schug
who bui lt hi s reputation
at Joseph Phelps Winery.
raveling eastward and
deeper into the region
a l o n g t h e C a r n e r o s
H i g h w a y ( H i g h w a y 1 2 ,
Exploring Close-In Carneros
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The name Jacuzzi evokesan expectation o luxury,
and luxury is exactly whatv isitors ind at JacuzziFamily Vineyards.
Jacuzzi Family Vineyardswas irst launched in 1994by Fred Cline, proprietor oCline Cellars and grandsono Jacuzzi whirlpool inventor
Valeriano Jacuzzi. he brandmade its home at Clineuntil 2007, when the wineryopened in its new 18,000
square oot home directlyacross the highway romCline in Carneros.
Jacuzzi Family Vineyardsc e l e b r a t e s t h e J a c u z z iamilys Italian heritage. othat end, the main visitorcenter at Jacuzzi is a uscan-style stone villa modeled
ater the Jacuzzi homesteadin Udine, Italy. And, thetasting room eatures mostlyItalian varietals, includingMoscato, Dolcetto, Barbera,and even lesser known oneslike Arneis, Lagrein, and
Aleatico.he visitor center has
incredible detail work bothinside and out, rom thedramatic Murano chandelierin the main oyer to thetasting bar handcrated
using 10 dierent kinds owood. Visitors can enjoy apicnic in the winerys stonepiazza (courtyard), whosecenterpiece is an 85-yearold ig tree transplantedrom grandpa Valerianoshome in Oakley. Or, themore adventurous can walk
up the steps o the winerysbell tower or spectacular,
panoramic views o theCarneros hills.
Vi sitors to Jacuzzi canalso sample olive oils romthe Olive Press, a boutiqueolive oil producer. he OlivePress has its own tasting
room with ull view o theolive oil production area,and visitors can watch oilbeing made during harvestseason. Both Olive Press and
Jacuzzi tasting rooms have awide selection o importedand local ood products thatmake great gits.
Experience the Jacuzzi family way of life
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards TASTING SUGGESTIONS06 Pinot Grigio,
Sonoma Coast
Bright, crisp and well-bal-anced, with delicious tropicalpear and peach favors. $21
06 Pinot Noir, Carneros
Ripe red cherries, raspberries,strawberries andspearmint. $24
05 Sangiovese, Sonoma
County
Bright raspberry, cherry andspicy favors with balanced
acidity and moderate
tannins. $24
JACUZZI FAMILY
VINEYARDS
24724 Arnold DriveSonoma, Caliornia 95476
Phone: (866) 522-8693www.jacuzziwines.com
Open daily 10-5:30
DIRECTIONSJacuzzi Family Vineyards is
on Arnold Drive/Highway121 directly across rom
sibling winery Cline, 1.8 milessouth o the Highway 12/121
intersection and 4.9 milesnorth o Highway 37.
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Lake County
Just a hal hour north o the Napa
Valley and Mendocino County wineries
are the wine regions o Lake County. he
relaxed, rural atmosphere and clean aircontribute to the rereshing character o
these unspoiled regions. Well-known as a
vacation and weekend getaway destination,
Lake County is re-establishing its reputation
or producing ine wines.
Wi th an important exception, Lake
Countys wine regions are around Clear
Lake, the large body o water that is themain ocus o tourism within the county.
he exception is Guenoc Valley, situated
along Butts Canyon Road just north o the
Napa County line. he Clear Lake district
literally surrounds the lake; carved within
it are two sub-regions. he Red Hills district
is just to the southwest o the lake along
Highway 29 as it runs northwest towardKelseyville. he High Valley district lies
along the eastern shore o the lake, just
to the north o Highway 20 between the
j u n c t i o n w i t h s t a t e
Highway 53 and the town
o Lucerne.
Clear Lake, with its
100 miles o shoreline,is Caliornias largest
natural reshwater lake.
he parks, beaches and
resorts around the lake are
popular spots or rest and
relaxation, amily picnics,
ishing, skiing, boating and
swimming.
A one-day taste o Lake
County is best achieved by
simply driving around the
lake, a distance o some 60
miles on highways 29, 20,
and 53. Consult the map
and directories in this
section to plan your itinerary and stops.
Highway 175, ive miles north o Kelseyville
will take you to Highway 101 i your evening
destination is in Mendocino or Sonomacounties.
he communities o Lake County
are alive with special events such as the
Heron Festival at Clear Lake State Park
(April); Wild West Day in Upper Lake and
Middletown Days in Middletown (June);
the Lake County Wine Adventure (July); the
Kelseyville Pear Festival (September); SteeleWines Harvest Festival (October); Memorial
Day, 4th o July, and Labor Day activities;
as well as concerts and entertainment
year-round at Robinson Rancheria Resort
& Casino. Call the Lake County Visitor
Inormation Center or inormation
on these and other events. he center islocated at 6110 East Hwy 20 in Lucerne. he
number is 800-525-3743 or 707-274-5652.
CLEAR LAKE
Willits
Ukiah
Hopland
Cloverdale
Geyserville
HealdsburgCalistoga
Middletown
Kelseyville Lower Lake
Upper Lake
Lucerne
Lake
Mendocino
Clear Lake
Lakeport To Colusa
Clearlake
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Lake County VisitorInformation Center
DaysInn
Tulip Hill
Redwood Valley Cellars
Discovery Inn
Calpine GeothermalVisitor Center
Six Sigma
Twin PineCasino
Crazy Creek AirAdventures
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The Undiscovered
Wine CountryLake County has been growing wine grapes
since the mid-19th Century, long beore vine-
yards were established in Napa and Sonomacounties. Prohibition spelled the end o com-mercial wine growing in the region until the1960s, but Lake Countys wine industry isbooming again with nearly 20 wineries, 135growers and 8,800 acres o vineyards. Withineasy reach o Napa and Sonoma, savvy winetravelers are rediscovering the wines andbeauty o Lake Countys Wine Country. Weve
prepared a quick overnight tour to introduceour readers to this exciting destination.
Day One: Starting rom St. Helena via
Pope Valley, your rst stop is Langtry Es-tate. The winery overlooks the beautiul DetertReservoir, and produces outstanding PetiteSirah and Sauvignon Blanc. Leaving LangtryEstate drive North towards Hwy 29 and head to
Wildhurst Winery in Kelseyville.The tasting room is located in the restored
Odd Fellows Hall building. Visitors are treatedto a variety o wines including the celebratedSauvignon Blanc as well as local merchandise.
Next, stroll down toStudebakers Deli andenjoy lunch where locals gather.
Ater lunch, get back on Hwy 29 and head to
Steele Winery. Jed Steele was the oundingwinemaker at Kendall-Jackson and continuesto turn out award winning Chardonnays. Whenyou are nished tasting, head to Upper Lake
and the beautiully restoredTallman Hotel.
Dinner is next door at the Blue Wing Sa-loon where you will enjoy homestyle cookingprepared rom locally grown ingredients and
paired with local wines. Day Two: Beore returning to Napa, head
south on Hwy 20 toCeago Del Lago Win-ery. The beautiul winery rests on the shore oClear Lake. Learn about Biodynamic armingand plans or the upcoming resort. Continuesouth to Hwy 53 and merge onto Hwy 29 andreturn to Napa via Calistoga. For winery hourssee the directories in this section.
LAKE
COUNTY
Lake county islocated northo Calistoga andis a next doorto MendocinoCounty.
T h e V i s i t o rI n o r m a t i o nCenter is locatedat 6110 E Hwy 20in Lucerne.
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WINERIES
Mendocino
Breggo Cellars11001 Hwy 128, Boonville;707-895-9589
Brutocao Cellars - Anderson
Valley
7000 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2152
Brutocao Cellars - Hopland
13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;
707-744-1664Claudia Springs Winery
1810 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3993
Goldeneye Winery
9200 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-3202
Graziano Family of Wines13251 S. Hwy 101, Suite 3,
Hopland; 707-744-8466Greenwood Ridge Vineyards
5501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2002
Handley Cellars
3151 Hwy 128, Philo;800-733-3151
Husch Vineyards
4400 Highway 128 Philo;
707-895-3216Jaxon Keys Winery &
Distillery
10400 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;877-462-0666
Jeriko Estate Winery
12141 Hewlitt and SturtevantRd, Hopland; 707-744-1140
Maple Creek Winery
20799 Hwy 128 Yorkville;707-895-3001
McDowell Valley Vineyards
13380 S. Hwy 101 Hopland;707-744-8911
McFadden Farm & Vineyards
13275 S Hwy 101 Ste. 5Hopland;707-743-1122
McNab Ridge Winery
13441 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1986
Milano Winery
14594 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1396
Navarro Vineyards
5601 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-3686
Nelson Family Vineyards
550 Nelson Ranch Rd., Ukiah;707-462-3755
Pacific Star Winery
33000 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg(12 miles north of town);707-964-1155
Pacific Star Winery
401 Main St., Fort Bragg (intown); 707-962-9463
Parducci Wine Cellars
501 Parducci Road, Ukiah;707-462-9463
Paul Dolan Vineyards
501 Parducci Rd, Ukiah;707-463-5357
Phillips Hill Estates
8627 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2209
Roederer Estate
4501 Hwy 128 Philo; 707-895-2288
Saracina Vineyards
11684 S. Hwy 101, Hopland;707-744-1671
Scharffenberger Cellars
8501 Hwy 128, Philo;707-895-2957
Silversmith Vineyards
3700 A Road J, Redwood
Valley; 707-485-1196Standish Wine Company
5101 Hwy 101, Philo;707-895-9213
Yorkville Cellars
25701 Hwy 128, Yorkville;707-894-9177
Zina Hyde CunninghamOpen 10: 00-5:00 Daily.
14077 Hwy 128 Boonville;707-895-ZINA
Lake County
Brassfield Estate
Open By Appointment10915 High Valley Road,Clearlake Oaks; 707-998-1895
Ceago Del Lago
5115 E. Hwy 20 Nice;707-274-1462
Cougars Leap Winery
9300 Seigler Springs Road N.,Kelseyville; 707-279-0651
Langtry Estate Vineyards &
Winery
21000 Butts Canyon Road,Middletown; 707-987-2385
Moore Family Winery
11990 Bottlerock RoadKelseyville ; 707-279-9279
Ployez Winery11171 S. Hwy 29 Lower Lake;707-994-2106
Rosa dOro Vineyards
3915 Main St. Kelseyville;707-279-0483
Shannon Ridge Winery
12599 E. Hwy 20, ClearlakeOaks; 707-998-9656
Six Sigma RanchOpen Daily13372 Spruce Grove Road,Lower Lake; 707-994-2086
Sol Rouge
Open By AppointmentPO Box 859 Kelseyville;707-279-9000
Steele Wines
4350 Thomas Drive,Kelseyville; 707-279-9475
Terrill Cellars Tuscan Village
16175 Main StreetLower Lake; 707-799-7530.
Tulip Hill WineryOpen 10:00- 6:00 Daily.4900 Bartlett Springs RoadNice; 707-274-9373
RESAURANS
Mendocino
Boonville HotelSpontaneous menus of simple,
fresh, local fare featuring
organic meats and locally-
grown produce. Dinner. 14050
Hwy. 128, Boonville; 707-
895-2210.
Lake County
Blue Wing Saloon
California comfort food,
microbrews and local wines.
Menu offers homestyle recipes
pairing the best of the regions
orchards, farms and vineyards.
9520 Main St. Upper Lake;
707-275-2233.
ACIVIIES
Mendocino
Grace Hudson Museum
History and anthropology
museum featuring Western
American art, California Indian
cultures, North Coast history,
and contemporary regionalartists. 431 South Main Street,
Ukiah; 707-467-2836.
Lake CountyCrazy Creek Air Adventures
Amazing views soaring above
Lake County just minutes
from the Napa Valley. 18897
Grange Rd, Middleetown;707-987-9293; www.
crazycreekairadventures.com
Twin Pine Casino & Hotel
Dining and entertainment
a few minutes away from
Napa Valley. Located in
Middletown; 800-564-4872;
www.twinpine.com.
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WINE AND DINE
The Wine Country ex-perience is probably asmuch about ood as itis about wine. Nowhereelse are the basic in-gredients o great wineand ood pairings moreabundant than in the
Caliornia Wine Country.Conditions that makethe region perect orcultivating world-classwine grapes bless theWine Country withquality produce, herbs,meats, dairy products,
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Napa Valley
Bistro Don Giovanni
Napa Valley cuisine with an Italian and Country French flavor;memorable ambiance featuring traditional fireplace and romanticoutdoor terraces. Lunch, dinner. 4110 Howard Lane, Napa; 707-224-3300.
BottegaChef Michael Chiarello serves seasonal farm-to-table Italian cuisineusing the locally/sustainably produced food. The menu is dividedinto Stuzzichini (bites to share), Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi (maincourse) and Contorni (vegetable side dishes). 6525 Washington St.,Yountville; 707-945-1050.
Bouchon
Chef Jeffrey Cerciello serves award-winning French cuisine at thisrelative of the impossible-to-book French Laundry. Lunch, dinner.6534 Washington St. at Yount St., Yountville; 707-944-8037.
Cindys Backstreet Kitchen
This upscale eatery has become a beloved destination for locals andvisitors alike. It features a menu of delicious, cooked-from-scratchcuisine created from quality ingredients. 1327 Railroad Ave, St.Helena, 707-963-1200.
Celadon
Award winning, seasonally influenced global comfort food servedin the beautiful dining room or lovely garden courtyard. Lunch,dinner. The Historic Napa Mill, 500 Main St., Napa; 707-254-9690.
Gotts Roadside Tray Gourmet
Informal, gourmet roadside diner with memorable Ahi sandwichesand low corkage fee. Lunch, dinner. 933 Main St. between CharterOak & Pope, St. Helena, 707-963-3486; also at 644 First Street (at
Oxbow Public Market), Napa, 707-224-6900.La Toque
Chef Ken Franks new La Toque, now located in the Westin VerasaNapa hotel and residences adjacent to the Oxbow Public Marketin downtown Napa, features prix fixe and ala carte menus thatshowcase seasonal local ingredients. Dinner. 1314 McKinstry Street,Napa; 707-257-5157.
Meadowood, The Grill
Offers a daily menu featuring ingredients fresh from Meadowoods
own garden. The menu and style is light and healthful with naturalingredients. 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena; 707-963-3646.
Napa Valley Wine Train
Enjoy the freshest and finest ingredients available prepared on boardthis rail excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of theworlds most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helenaand back to Napa. Lunch, dinner. 1275 McKinstry St. between 1st St.& Soscol Ave., Napa; 707-253-2111; winetrain.com.
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
This informal sister eatery of the more formal fine dining restaurantof the same name serves excellent brick oven pizzas. Lunch, dinner.1016 Main St., St. Helena; 707-967-9999.
Redd Restaurant
The menu here showcases regionally inspired seasonal selectionswith ethnic influences. A daily 5 course chefs tasting menu is alsoavailable in addition to the regular menu. Lunch, dinner; brunch onSundays. 6480 Washington St., Yountville; 707-944-2222.
Rotisserie & Wine
Chef Tyler Florence serves up interesting and creative comfort farefamily style at this downtown Napa restaurant with indoor/outdoordining. Known foryou guessed it!rotisserie items and housemadepies. Lunch (Wed.-Sun.), dinner. 720 Main St., Napa; 707-254-8500.
Solbar at Solage Resort
Solbar says its guiding principle