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Welcome to the second edition of

VERY NAPA VALLEY In this second edition of Very Napa Valley, we invite you to taste, see and feel Napa Valley by experiencing all that it has to offer—terroir-driven wines, downtown shopping, heavenly cuisine, engaging art, culinary education, harvest experiences and its incredible appellations.

Let this second edition guide your wine education with an in-depth look at the terroir of each Napa Valley appellation (page 14); discover shopping and dining in downtown Napa (page 28); indulge in ten heavenly culinary bites throughout the valley (page 34); feast your eyes on the extravagant art collections featured in many of the valley’s premier wineries (page 38); and experience the innovative cuisine of Charlie Palmer’s new Harvest Table restaurant in St. Helena (page 70).

For our in-depth look at one of Napa Valley’s appellations in this second edition, we travelled to the southern end of the valley to explore Los Carneros (page 58). With classic terroir for Burgundian varietals and sparkling wine production, as well as a few surprise varietals, this region offers a fine collection of wines from which to taste. Don’t miss the stunning di Rosa art preserve or the luxury accomodations at The Carneros Inn, for those travelling from outside the region.

As always, we invite you to peruse the calendar of events (pages 48-53), and encourage you to use our Dining Guide to seek out the best dining in the valley (page 77). Our Napa Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms Map is also an excellent resource when exploring the valley (page 80-81).

Very Napa Valley has plenty to offer, so enjoy this second edition at your own pace—after all, exploring Napa Valley is a worthwhile endeavor that shoudn’t be rushed.

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The Varied Terroir of Napa Valley Napa Valley—the mere thought of this winegrowing region conjures up iconic visions of expansive vineyards and getaway weekends full of incredible wine. This world famous winegrowing region is home to the most sought after bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon in all of America. This wouldn’t be the case, however, without the varied terroir of Napa Valley. Whether the grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon or something else, the sheer diversity of terroir across the valley is what makes the job of viticulturists and winemakers in this region so exhilarating.

Situated thirty-six miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Napa Valley is a narrow strip of land—only 30 miles long by five miles wide—that is home to sixteen unique appellations. Each of these appellations is mapped out by its distinct terroir: the combination of geographical features, soil type, elevation, aspect of slope, climate, and interaction with grape growers and farm workers that directly impacts the grapes.

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At the southernmost end of Napa Valley is the appellation of Los Carneros. This appellation is unique in that it actually spans both Sonoma County and Napa County, with boundary lines established because of its distinct terroir that covers both counties. The climate here is the coolest in the entire valley, as it is situated on the north end of the San Pablo Bay. With significant maritime influence, fog and wind, Los Carneros possesses the ideal temperature for growing cooler-climate grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It’s elevation of sea level up to roughly 700 feet keeps the vineyards in this region within the wind and fog range, helping to maintain its moderate daytime temperature of no more than 80 degrees. Rainfall is also low in this region—the lowest of the entire valley. Soil types are dominated by clay with loam, while the northern end of the appellation has more alluvial soils. Although the region is known for its production of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling, there are a handful or two of producers that also make Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Merlot, Malbec and Syrah.

Reaching up to mid-90 degree weather in summer, Oakville produces robust reds and whites with slightly more ripe fruit qualities than the appellations to the south. Again, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are favored, while Sauvignon Blanc—yet another Bordeaux varietal—is the dominant white grape variety.

Here, this part of Napa Valley truly becomes more of a valley floor—with only 75 to 500 foot elevation. Sedimentary, gravelly alluvial loams on the west side dominate the soils in this region, and the east possesses more volcanic soils with moderate fertility and depth.

Oak Knoll District Just north of Los Carneros lies the Oak Knoll District; moderate to cool temperatures with late afternoon breezes keeps this appellation slightly cooler than the north end of the valley.

Although Oak Knoll District has similar elevation to Los Carneros, sea level up to about 800 feet, it actually gets significantly more rainfall than Los Carneros because of its proximity to Mr. Veeder on its western edge. The soils here are volcanically derived with stone and gravel consistency. Further from the base of Mt. Veeder, on the southern and eastern edges, the soils express more silty clay loam. Primary grape varieties in this region include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

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Yountville As you go further north into the valley, Yountville is the next appellation, and it is situated far enough from the San Pablo Bay that white grape varieties are no longer favored.

Here, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the dominant varietals produced. Although the marine influence still plays a part with a bit of wind and fog, temperatures can get up to 90 degrees during the daytime during summer. Elevation can reach up to 1,110 feet and rainfall is similar to that of Oak Knoll District—as it is also influenced by its proximity to Mt. Veeder. Soil types in this region include sedimentary, gravelly silt loams and gravelly alluvial soils with rock. There is a touch more fertility in these soils and because of the temperature difference, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Yountville will taste noticeably different than Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Oak Knoll District.

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Rutherford Gradually rising in temperature as you move to the center of the valley, Rutherford is home to Zinfandel producers, in addition to those that make Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The temperatures here are warm enough for Zinfandel—a grape variety that shows well when harvested fairly ripe. Elevation is still mostly at valley floor level, roughly 100 to 500 feet. The soils are nearly identical to Oakville, with sedimentary, gravelly alluvial loams on the west and more volcanic soils on the east—though on the whole, the soils tend to be deeper and more fertile than in Oakville.

St. Helena Towards the north end of the valley, St. Helena is the hottest appellation, with the ability to reach the upper 90s in temperature in the summer months. Blocked by the 18

Mayacamas Mountains on the west, St. Helena is more protected from fog and wind than neighboring appellations. The width of this appellation is much thinner than others, so the reflection of heat from the hillsides brings more ripeness. The elevations range from 150 to 600 feet, while the average annual rainfall is slightly more than Rutherford. The northern and eastern edges of the appellation possess more volcanic soils with more depth and fertility than the southern and western edges—which are primarily composed of sedimentary, gravel clay soils like many of the other growing regions. In a hot climate like this, red grape varieties dominate the vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and even Syrah are planted here; fleshy white wines like Viognier also do well in this hot climate.

Calistoga is located at the northernmost end of Napa Valley. Warm temperatures fluctuate throughout the growing season, but more marine influence from the northwest affects the overall climate of the appellation. Cool breezes flow through the vineyards in the later afternoon and evenings. Rainfall can be rather high, while the elevation also sees a drastic increase from that of St. Helena—from 300 up to 1,200 feet. The soils here are almost all volcanic-based, ranging from rocky, stony loam to gravelly, cobbly loam on the slopes, to clay silt soils at the lower elevations. The interesting mix of warm temperature with cooler evenings and significantly more rainfall than other regions brings a unique variety of grapes to the appellation, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel.

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The Mountainous Vineyards on the Western Side of Napa Valley

while planted white grape varieties are Chardonnay and Viognier. Merlot, which tends to exhibit less ripe fruit than Cabernet Sauvignon, excels in this appellation.

As each of these names suggest, the three appellations on the western edge of Napa Valley are more mountainous in nature than the preceding appellations we have discussed. Located up against the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Napa County from Sonoma County, the below three mountainous appellations produce wines of a much different style than that of the valley floor appellations.

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Diamond Mountain District At the most northwest location, Diamond Mountain District borders the edge of Calistoga. The temperatures are moderately warm but because of its elevation range of 400 to 1,800 feet, the appellation sees less temperature fluctuation than other regions. Rainfall can be heavy, though the moderate temperature and higher elevation is perfect for growing Bordeaux grape varieties. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc seem to express themselves in a true, Bordeauxstyle fashion with finesse and restraint. Soil types are still mostly volcanic in origin with gritty texture. The terroir here does not ripen the grapes quite as much as the intensity of the valley floor, so the wines tend to exhibit less ripeness than those appellations. As a result, the wines of Diamond Mountain District are known for their incredible agability.

Spring Mountain District Another appellation that sees a lot of rainfall is Spring Mountain District. Bordered by an evergreen forest, Spring Mountain District has smaller vineyard parcels planted on its steep hillsides. Temperatures are much cooler than the valley floor and the elevations of the region’s vineyards range from 400 to an impressive 2,220 feet. Sedimentary soils of sandstone, shale and loam have low fertility and high drainage—both good for the vines. Dominant red grape varieties here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel,

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Mount Veeder is located on the southwest end of the valley and exhibits moderate temperatures; because this appellation possesses elevation ranging from 500 to 2,600 feet, many of its vineyards are situated above the fog line—which actually makes way for more sunshine and ripeness with certain grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Chardonnay are planted in the sedimentary, sandy loam soils—generally giving the wines fine-grained tannins and wonderful texture.

The Eastern Edge of Napa Valley Bordered by the Vaca Mountains on the east and the valley floor on the west, these appellations exhibit distinct terroir that favors a range of grape varieties. Elevation and temperature both range greatly in these appellations, and the proximity of the vineyards to the Vaca Mountains has a huge influence on the resulting wines.

Howell Mountain Jumping across the valley to the northeastern perimeter, Howell Mountain District is situated mostly above the marine layer. There is a little more heat and the air is slightly drier than it is on the mountainous western side of the valley. The afternoon sun is strong, and summer temperatures fluctuate with cool nights and hot days that get up to 90 degrees; the cool nights help maintain nice acidity in the wines from this region. Elevation is similar to the western side, ranging between 600 to 2,220 feet, though rainfall tends to be a little lower.

Shallow, infertile volcanic soil with excellent drainage is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Viognier—very similar to the grape varieties grown in the mountainous appellations on the western side of the valley.

Chiles Valley District Just barely southeast of Howell Mountain is Chiles Valley District, which sees warm summer days with an average temperature of 80 degrees. However, elevation of 600 to 1,200 feet brings fog in the evenings and strong winds in the winter. Harvest is generally slightly later than in other appellations. The vineyards at lower elevation are mostly planted in silty clay that is marine in origin, while the hillside vineyards are planted in clay loam and stony clay, with some volcanic influence. This region grows predominantly red grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and some Petite Sirah.

Atlas Peak Adjacent to the Mount Veeder appellation on the west, Atlas Peak is the eastern counterpart with volcanic soils. With elevation of 400 to 2,600 feet, moderate rainfall and many of the vines planted above the fog line, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay do well in these cooler climate vineyards. The result is higher acid Chardonnay and leaner, finessed Cabernet Sauvignon.

Stags Leap District Stags Leap District is located just east of Yountville; here, peak summertime temperatures can reach up to mid-90 degrees. Elevation ranges from roughly 60 to 400 feet; on the lower end of elevation, the vineyards are planted in volcanic gavel loams, while the higher elevation hillside vineyards are

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planted more in rocky soils. Popular grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—as expected—but also Sangiovese, as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Coombsville The newest region to be given status, Coombsville, joined the Napa Valley appellations in 2012. Located just northeast of Los Carneros, Coombsville also receives influence from the San Pablo Bay. The climate is moderate, the soils are primarily volcanic rock and alluvial deposits, and the elevation of the vineyards generally ranges between 100 and 500 feet—though some vineyards are planted as high up as 1,000 feet. This region is interesting because of the lower elevation vineyard sites, which allow producers to grow Pinot Noir and cool climate style Syrahs, while still producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay from the hillside vineyards.

Wild Horse Valley The final appellation in Napa Valley, and consequently the smallest, is Wild Horse Valley. Situated in the very southeast corner of Napa County, Wild Horse Valley actually overlaps with Solano County. The climate here is generally warm, though still tempered by the San Pablo and Suisun bays.

Elevation is between 600 and 1,900 feet with predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay inhabiting the vineyards.

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What I mean is, how fast do you prefer to move while enjoying wine country?

And from what perspective—below, eye-level, above, hurtling or swooping down towards—do you wish to see the vines? Believe it or not, travel by everything from feet to boat to balloon—and more—is available to bring home great memories of your time tasting wines and enjoying North Coast life amongst the vines. Almost everything discussed here requires reservations, but don’t let that deter you from last-minute plans. Most of us in wine country can usually accommodate “same-day” reservations.

Fastest at ground level, obviously, is to go by car, but as this is about as far from “dry” country as one can or generally wants to get, most people, visitors and locals alike, appreciate having someone else do the driving, which is where several well-known touring companies come to the fore. California Wine Tours offers everything on four or more wheels, from touring cars to mini-buses, limos of all shapes and sizes, and full-size coaches; their website offers a huge range of tasting options in Napa and Sonoma. Beau Wine Tours, too, offers a plethora of options to tour and taste in both valleys, including sub-AVAs like hard-to-access mountain districts. They also have a ballooning option; equally, their Wine Trolley offers a six-hour, open-air cable car tour out of the Oxbow Market in Downtown Napa, including a family style lunch from NapaStyle.

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Next up as ground-level transport, but at a decidedly more leisurely pace, and taking us back to the Valley of 130 years ago, is the world-renowned Napa Valley Wine Train, which offers multiple options to visit the Valley by rail, including lunch or dinner, specific wineries to visit, holiday specials and the always highly anticipated Murder Mystery dinner shows.

NVR Adventures provides another interesting way to see wine country: with the speed of a car but the full-surround feel of a bike, motorcycle or mopeds are available for rent.

Air Another option out of a simpler age is to tour by hot air balloon. As noted, this can be combined with other transport or via individual companies, depending on the package and views desired.

Balloons Above the Valley offers sun-rise rides above the Mayacamas followed by brunch in the vineyard.

Napa Valley Aloft, Balloon Aviation of Napa Valley, and Aerostat Adventures all offer various tours of different areas of the Valley, accommodating a range of desires. And should you decide that seeing vines means seeing them as you actually fall from the sky, the ability to skydive, clearly memorable regardless of locale, is now available from Skydive Napa Valley, too.

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folks. Wine Country Helicopters, out of the airport south of Napa, offers tours of the Valley.

A Slower Pace The other option, of course, is to slow it down completely and see wine country the way the original planters did, via foot- or pedal-power. I can say, in my experience, that this is the best way to enjoy the valley since it allows for full-sensory experiences in ways faster methods of movement do not. Walking or biking near vineyards allows a less-touristy and more experience-driven understanding of the surroundings; animals scared off by cars come out, the breeze ripples through the rows, and the hawks lazily circle above, each looking for a snack in its designated area of the sky.

It really is impossible to understand both the absolute stillness as well as the total sense of living energy that wine country truly means unless you put yourself there in this way.

The key is to select your location carefully as the business of main thoroughfares is an illusion quickly removed. In addition to wonderful and well-known biking options like Connolly Ranch, Napa Valley Vine Trail, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park and Skyline Wilderness Park, just about every large park throughout the North Bay has hiking and biking trails. In terms of biking packages, Napa Valley Bike Tours offers a plethora of options, and while you can rent bikes and ride pretty much

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anywhere your feet will take you, their unique ballon-and-bike touring package is an innovative way to get to experience the valley through multiple lines of sight.

If you have a boat, you can come up river as far as downtown Napa, but the marina is south of the city in Carneros for actual docking of open-water vessels. Napa River Adventures is the way to go if you desire water travel without a vehicle of your own to worry about. They offer riverboat trips around the valley and also have kayaks and canoes to rent. Napa from the river’s upwards vantage point offers access to a wide range of properties inaccessible otherwise.

Going this one better, the Napa Valley Carriage Company provides horse-drawn carriages and food to accompany the wines of their tour.

As you can see, while most of us get here by car and perhaps an assist via the airlines, once one is in wine country, the options abound, allowing visitors to customize on a daily basis how they want to get to know the vines, the folks who look after them and the products of all that time and effort: the wines themselves. It really is as simple as deciding how fast you want to go and from there the assistance is a phone call, email or click away from the incredible array of fine memory-making and return visit-inducing experiences that await.

Wine country truly is a natural wonder—enjoy!

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Exploring Downtown Napa Spend the Day Enjoying Some of the Best of Wine Country napasriverfront.com

Want to get the “inside story” on Napa? Let’s talk. Downtown Napa has evolved from a sleepy little burg to a spot for hipsters, gastronomes, high-rollers, enophiles and paranormal investigators. In the not too distant past, once the restaurants closed, downtown Napa became a ghost town. No more. Now, we’re searching for the real ghosts. Very Napa Valley is going to share some great things to do right in the middle of town.

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Have the breakfast of champions.

Start your day with a good solid breakfast before heading out for a day of shopping and dining. Here are two succulent, yet diverse spots for your perusal.

The staff of the Alexis Baking Company is up before dawn preparing delectable items for their hungry customers. Open Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m., this incredibly popular restaurant offers breakfast and lunch daily, and is a great way to start the morning. Did we mention the gluten-free waffles?

Or, take a step back in time at the Butter Cream Bakery and Diner.

A Napa institution since 1948, the bakery provides an incredible array of sinfully rich baked goods. You may not be in a health-food restaurant, but locals flock to the pink and white striped building starting as early as 5:30 a.m. And hey, you are on vacation. Go for it.

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The Lyall Family Taste makers of fashion in Napa Valley.

There is a lot of talent and innovation in the Lyall Family.

Don’t miss their three incredible boutiques that encapsulate style and elegance. Helen Lyall’s Clothes for Women at Riverfront is a chic shop featuring items from some of the world’s greatest designers, couture and beautiful items for the discerning woman. Scott Lyall’s Clothes For Men features classic yet trendy, stylish clothing for men; and Marie Lyall’s Shoes finishes the package. Who doesn’t love shoes?

Even lunch can be romantic in Napa.

The Frati Gelato Café offers hungry visitors a great list of lunch choices, but even better, a staggering list of homemade gelato to please the pickiest person. This café is also a great place to visit after dinner for coffee and an incredible gelato concoction. Watch their blog for the daily specials.

Angèle is a French country restaurant and bar offering refined bistro fare, wine and cocktails on the Napa riverfront in the heart of downtown Napa. The dining room, located in the historic 1890s ship chandlery now known as the Hatt Building, evokes the simple romance of the classic French brasserie. Lunch on the riverfront patio offers guests fine food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Bring home some amazing treasures for your friends—or yourself.

Sidestreet is a luxury lifestyle boutique and fine tobacconist with accessories for both men and women, such as belts and billfolds, bespoke clothing, cufflinks and tie clips, hats, shaving accessories, sunglasses, travel accessories and writing instruments. Sidestreet offers fine cigars from its beautiful custom-crafted humidor along with humidors, lighters and cutters. Only the finest cigars are offered here.

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Located in the lobby of the Napa River Inn, Amelia’s Gifts carries a tasteful assortment of products that reflect the lifestyle of the world renowned Napa Valley. Personal spa products, local artisan goods, jewelry, handbags and market baskets plus a warm friendly staff make this a fun place to stop.

The Oxbow Public Market is the community gathering place for great food and wine. It’s where both locals and visitors connect and there’s always something happening – live music, cooking demos, wine and beer tastings, or the farmers market.

The Mustard Seed Clothing Co. has provided Napa Valley Women of all ages with casually elegant and unique clothing and accessories for 30 years. The shop has a casual and very friendly shopping atmosphere. It even has a “Guy Chair” with a glass of wine handy for that reluctant male in your life.

Taste liquid gold… olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting.

Three generations of The Lucero Family has farmed olives and continues to make exceptional artisanal olive oil, vinegars and other amazing products. Enjoy a free olive oil and vinegar tasting with an expert, and learn how using these products will help bring applause to your table.

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At marie lyall shoes we offer an array of shoes from well known designers as well as unique artisans for him and her. Within the mix of fine shoes we offer jewelry, handbags, scarves and accessories for both him and her.

Shoes set the mood to any ensemble. There is no limit to what you can do with shoes, they are the new accessory. Trending now are booties in an assortment of styles paired with jeans, leggings, skirts and dresses.

OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-6PM | SUNDAY 11AM-5PM

710 Main Street | 707-257-8400 | www.marielyallshoes.com

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Late afternoon Happy Hours at Carpé Diem.

From 4-6 p.m. every afternoon, Carpé Diem provides a great vibe and some bar-bites that are scrumptious. Prices for bites range from $1.50 to $10.00, draft beer is $4.00, and each week there are featured red, white and sparkling wines at $6.00 per glass. Try the truffle popcorn, it’s addicting.

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Dinner beckons Morimoto’s – the Iron Chef’s eatery – is packed every night with locals and visitors, and there is a good reason… the food is totally spectacular. This hot spot has a patio that overlooks the Napa River, a New York vibe, and a busy bar that stays open till 1:00 a.m.

The menu at Cole’s Chop House features 21-day dry-aged prime steaks, Midwestern corn-fed Black Angus Beef, formula fed veal, New Zealand lamb and fresh seafood. An extensive wine list emphasizing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the area’s finest producers enhances the dining experience.

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international influences. TORC’s beverage program includes a wine list comprised of vintage Burgundies and Napa cult wines, an extensive selection of beers and seasonal craft cocktails.

ZuZu is a beloved, Spanish-inspired restaurant and tapas bar in Napa’s historic Old Town. For the last twelve years, it has drawn scores of visitors from near and far who come for its warm Mediterranean décor, lively atmosphere, and renowned small-plates menu that draws from the culinary traditions of Spain and South America.

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After Hours There are two kinds of nightlife in Napa – normal and paranormal.

Spend the evening on a walking tour in downtown Napa and learn about the mysteries, scandals and downtown murders that have occurred over the years.

Guided by real paranormal investigators from Napa City Ghosts & Legends, you will learn about Napa’s dark past.

Do you dare to meet the infamous Billy Roe, a dead serial killer who loves to talk to ladies? There are several tours, but their once-a-month 9:45 p.m. tour seems to have the most “activity.”

For those who like to “play it safe” and want to see more of Napa nightlife, be sure to visit Silo’s Wine Bar and Jazz Club. This intimate concert hall and bar is always open to the public for drop-ins if you don’t want to buy your tickets ahead of time. Don’t pay too much attention to the hours listed on their website – if it’s busy, they stay open.

For a combined, high-end culinary and cultural experience, make reservations for City Winery located in Napa’s historic Opera House. This is unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food and wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining … someting for everyone.

Eikos Napa Valley has a bustling lounge that stays open until 1:00 a.m. With wines by the bottle or by the glass, they also have a great selection of custom cocktails including two that are prepared tableside with liquid nitrogen.

Once the bars close and the spirits take over the downtown, it’s time to return to your luxurious hotel room at the Napa River Inn and break open one more bottle of bubbles. After all, you are in the Napa Valley.

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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CAFE Panini • Pasta • Soups • Salads Espresso • Wine & Beer Authentic Gelato • Sorbetti Sunday–Thursday: 10am-9pm Friday–Saturday: 10am-10pm

670 Main Street • Napa, CA 94559 707-265-0265 • www.FratiGelatoCafe.com

make your moment Visit the world of Eleven Eleven Wines.

We offer tastings by appointment, Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

N A P A VA L L E Y W I N E S 620 Trancas Street, Napa, California 94558 707.224.2211 • Info@1111wines.com ELEVENELEVENWINES . COM

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Harvest Table: Roasted Carrots Served with Vadouvan Granola and Buttermilk, the Roasted Carrots are divinely delicious and has become one of their signature dishes. Vadouvan is a French derivative of an Indian curry blend with added aromatics such as shallots and garlic, the nose on the plate is complex. This well-known dish is a big hit at Harvest Table, the perfect complement to a perfect dining experience.

Every reputable restaurant and famous eating place has their signature dishes. Chances are, if you sample any of the culinary delights described in detail here, you’ll be hooked on first heavenly bite. Come and savor some of the best regional creations in Napa Valley, unique delicacies that will have you begging for more!

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Carpe Diem: Ahi Tuna Tartare When it comes to Ahi Tuna Tartare, no one prepares it more flavorfully than Carpe Diem’s Owner/Executive Chef Scott Kendall. Located in downtown Napa, Carpe Diem has an exceptional reputation for pleasing palates with their delectable cuisine. This sashimi grade ahi tuna is fresh and tender, and delicately stacked in a delectable mound with crisp jicama, ripe avocado and wakame— edible seaweed. This freshly-prepared dish is served with thinly-sliced taro chips, bringing just the right amount of textual complexity one would expect for a tasty starter such as this. Topped with a tobiko and sesame ginger sauce, this sweet and salty Ahi Tuna Tartare is the perfect accompaniment to any of Carpe Diem’s flatbreads, small plates or large plates.

Ca’Momi: Bignè Come and taste Valentina Guolo-Migotto’s brilliant Bignè, the guiding force behind Ca’ Momi’s popular pastry. Bignè are a light, two-bite pastry filled with organic, fluffy cream.

They are prepared early every morning with organic ingredients, including Clover Stornetta dairy and Giusto’s organic flour, and dressed with a variety of flavors and toppings, including TCHO Chocolate and Rigoni di Asiago hazelnut and fruit spreads. The dough base consists of only four ingredients including butter, water, flour and eggs.

Bignè are baked in the oven and filled with different inclusions like cream and nocciolata (hazelnut), and drizzled with chocolate, sugar, candied mandorla (almonds) and other toppings. Ca’ Momi also makes both traditional and gluten free bignè. How sweet it is!

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City Winery: Seared Salmon If you love fresh fish, don’t miss Executive Chef Joseph Panarello’s Seared Salmon marinated in a sweet & spicy Vadouvan sauce.

Globally inspired and locally resourced, Chef Joe brings Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Thai spices to this uniquely tasty dish. At first bite, savor the toasted flavors of the sauce, an Indian curry blend using dried garlic, onion and turmeric. The seared salmon is accompanied by chickpeas, snap peas & king trumpet mushrooms giving the dish texture and a heated bit of a bite. City Winery celebrated its grand opening in April of 2014 in the heart of Napa Valley with Joe Panarello at the culinary helm. Previously, he served as the chef de cuisine for Rivera Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Customers rave about his “second-to none” specialty. One you must try!

Model Bakery: English Muffin

St. Helena Bistro: Eggplant Parmesan

Known for their artisanal products, The Model Bakery sets the standard with their world famous English muffin (featured on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” by Chef Michael Chiarello). Deliciously buttery, this English Muffin looks like a biscuit, light as a cloud on the tongue.

It is made out with organic ingredients, flour, butter, yeast, a pinch of vitamin C and a piece of focaccia bread to give it texture. Can you taste the muffin melting in your mouth?

For over ten years, Executive Chef Israel Perez has been cooking up a delicious Eggplant Parmesan at St. Helena’s Bistro. Using organic ingredients, Israel takes his time making a ‘to die for’ tomato sauce, which simmers over the stove for six hours. He calls it a simple dish, but his customers absolutely love it. In fact, when he took it off the menu, his customers complained. Happy to return, the fresh eggplant comes from California farms and is lightly breaded, covered in tomato sauce, and topped with lightly grated parmesan and béchamel sauce. This meal comes served nice and hot. Come and get it!

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Cairdean Estate: Scotch Eggs We can credit former Executive Chef Joseph Humphrey of The Farmer and the Fox for the introduction of this pub-inspired dish to the wine country, igniting the trend throughout Napa Valley. Scotch Eggs aren’t just an attempt to stay current with the latest food trends, they are a reflection of the Scottish heritage that is woven into the history of the estate. The name Cairdean (“care-dean”) is ScottishGaelic for “friends,” and they wanted to share this special delicacy with you.

What’s so special about Scotch Eggs? They are uniquely made, soft boiled, coated in a delicate layer of pork sausage, double-dressed in flour, egg wash and breadcrumbs, and then quickly fried to form a crispy, golden-brown layer. The egg, which is sliced in half lengthwise to expose the yolk, is finished with a touch of raw, grated horseradish, and gently placed on a bed of radish and watercress, which “offsets the richness, adds a touch of freshness and provides balance to an otherwise heavy dish,” notes new Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli at the Farmer and the Fox. Find out for yourself what makes these Scotch eggs so deliciously special!

Morimoto: Tuna Pizza with Anchovy Aioli Typical of Chef Morimoto’s easy way of combining traditions, his Tuna Pizza is one of his most popular recipes. An instant pizza base is created from a grilled flour tortilla, then topped with tuna sashimi and a sprinkling of colorful vegetables and olives. A tangy Anchovy Aioli is used for garnish and extra eye appeal.

Chef Masaharu Morimoto—known to millions as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America—has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients. He has effectively created a signature cuisine that has gained worldwide appeal and positioned him as one of the foremost chefs today. You must try it!

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PRESS: Steak Tartare The steak tartare at PRESS is a perfect example of Chef Trevor Kunk’s commitment to using exceptional ingredients in innovative ways. The classic tartare gets a lively treatment with the addition of pickled ginger, preserved lemon and freshly shaved bottarga – a Mediterranean delicacy of salted, cured fish roe. The tartare also features an egg from free-range chickens raised on Rudd Farm, the restaurant’s own property on nearby Mount Veeder that provides produce, herbs, eggs, honey and poultry exclusively for PRESS. This dish is a must try!

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The Farmstead: Long Meadow Ranch Burger The Farmstead is famous for their Long Meadow Ranch grass fed burger. The Highland cattle is raised on the ranch and everything else is made in house, the bun, sauces, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, spice rub-beer chuck and cauliflower pickles. The shredded cheddar cheese you taste on top comes from Vela Sonoma. It’s nice and messy, the sign of a great burger, served with their fresh “to die for” crispy potatoes.

Even USA Today gave it their Best Burgers review.

Eating The Farmstead’s Long Meadow Ranch Burger should be on everyone’s bucket list.

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V Marketplace, 6525 Washington Street, Yountville 707.945.0145 | www.northbaygallery.net

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Art at the Wineries More than meets the eye.

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When most of us hear or see “winery,” what generally comes to mind is wine, tanks, barrels and vines. However, and perhaps not that surprisingly, many of the Valley’s estates put the emphasis as much on the milieu and surroundings as what’s in the barrels, the idea being that an environment appreciative of beauty and joy is also one best suited to the nurturing of “liquid poetry,” as more than one writer has said of our vinous creations. What follows is less a comprehensive overview and more a survey geared to enticing the eye via the range of kinds of artwork available for viewing throughout the Valley, and almost all for free, to boot.

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Owned by the Raventos winemaking family of Spain, and designed outside and in as an ode to modern design, Carneros’ Artesa Vineyards & Winery houses a large collection of reflective metal and glass pieces.

The space is designed to bring in and reflect a lot of natural light, so the works on display, many by internationally known local artist Gordon Huether, are a natural compliment. In 1997, he became the winery’s Artist in Residence, which allows for the creation and rotation of works designed specifically for the space and for more personal pieces than he is often commissioned to produce. Matched to the vista outside, the inside spaces are light-filled and transparent, creating a sense of the building itself as a work of art set gently amongst the vines.

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Oakville Cross Road’s newly opened B Cellars— and its 15,000 square feet of caves atop a small knoll overlooking the lower valley—provides a dramatic setting for artist Seward Johnson’s creations. The fullsized human sculptures can be seen working on or walking around the grounds. These real-looking sculptures of fully dressed humans give visitors glimpses of the work involved in stewarding the land as various pieces can be spotted using tools on greenery, digging in the ground to set posts, or just meandering amongst the landscape.

Another space very well aware of art’s display and impact, is the three-story 1903 stone winery of The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder, which remains my favorite spot for the interweaving of wine, winemaking, and modern art in all is various mediums, from electronic to photorealistic to abstract and beyond. Designed, outside and in, with art’s impact in mind, a free self-guided audio tour details the important works of Franz Gertsch, Anselm Kiefer, Leopoldo Maler and Robert Motherwell, amongst many other contemporary artists. The nooks and crannies hold surprises at every turn, and no spot is without an installation, including the landings for the center glass elevator and the walls of the stairways en route to each floor’s artwork.

Mumm Napa Valley also has a spectacular photography-filled space. On permanent exhibit in their Private Collection Gallery is a collection of original Ansel Adams prints on loan from the Adams family called “Poetry of Light.” This collection includes many of Adams’ most famous shots, including “Monolith,” “Half Dome,” “Yosemite Park,” “Winter Sunrise from Lone Pine” and “Moonrise.”

Equally, the rotating exhibits in the Main Gallery showcase the work of renowned international and local photographers throughout the year to pair with glasses of Mumm releases. The current exhibit is called “Timeless California & The Sierras: Photographs by Ben Nixon.” Late-afternoon’s light, Mumm’s deck and the artwork are a perfect combination.

Alternatively, have you seen the silver leaping rabbit on Highway 29? On the western side of the Valley are the wines and amazing array of artwork throughout the grounds at HALL St. Helena. Avid lifelong art collectors, Craig and Kathryn Hall are delighted to invite guests to enjoy expressive art and world-class wines. Their Wine and Art Exploration features some of the most internationally acclaimed artists working today, including pieces from John Baldessari, Jim Campbell, Nick Cave, Jaume Plensa, Peter Wegner and many others.

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An extraordinary destination.

Exceptional Experience. Admired Wines. Premier Address.

• All guest visits include wine & food pairings • Concierge services • Experience one of several tastings including the Oakville Trek, Appellation and Heritage experiences • Four private tastings rooms available for parties up to 14 each Book the winery as a venue for special occasions and corporate gatherings.

703 Oakville Cross Road | Oakville CA 94562 Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only | (707) 709-8787 | www.bcellars.com

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Not far from there, at the Jessup Cellars Tasting Gallery, another exceptional collection of original paintings and sculptures is offered from a variety of established artists as well as local and up and coming creators. The gallery is also home to special events such as the Release Feast Soirees, TasteMaker Speaker Series and The Art House Short Film Series.

Additionally, the original designed-to-impress winery, Robert Mondavi Winery, not only plays annual host to a wide range of musicians in concert, but also houses an extensive collection of sculptures, paintings and treasures from around the world. Folks wandering the estate will find works

by Beniamino Bufano and Henry Waddell, amongst others. There are rotating painting exhibits and ancient examples of winemaking, such as a clay wine amphora more than two millennia old.

Equally, if photography catches your eye, Turnbull is definitely the place for you. The large, barn-like building houses and nicely complements an extensive art gallery with changing visual installations, and the permanent collection includes work by Berenice Abbott, Ansel Adams, Eugene Atget, Yousuf Karsh, Andre Kertesz, Brett Weston and Edward Weston.

As you can see, those appreciative of all kinds of art and performance pieces can find something to catch their attention beyond the wines while here in Napa Valley. Most other places would make a much bigger deal of their artwork, but “Napa casual” says not to point out the wealth of world culture heritage carefully assembled and maintained at every turn. That almost all are free for viewing simply adds to the underlying point: wine doesn’t get made or enjoyed in isolation, and the best way to enjoy this most alive of human endeavors is to also partake in other kinds of artistic impression, too—those which speak to the winemakers themselves and their own desires to put human energy and creativity into the bottle, capturing a moment in time, just like the sculpture, painter, photographer, and musician. Enjoy!

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Come experience the magic of a “Stroll through the Vineyards” and the Tuscan Old World Charm at Andretti Winery!

A favored destination of wine lovers who seek to taste world-class wines while basking in a relaxed, Old World atmosphere, Andretti Winery provides an experience like no other. Whether joining us with friends and loved ones for a taste of the world-renowned Napa Valley wine country, a corporate dinner or meeting, private party or celebration, we’re here to make your event an occasion to remember. Andretti Winery offers its guests gracious Italian hospitality, legendary of co-founder Mario Andretti.

BARREL TASTING PRIVATE PICNICS WINEMAKER DINNERS PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS REHEARSALS & DINNER RECEPTIONS For more information, or to make a reservation, please email info@andrettiwinery.com. ✮

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Cooking Adventures Embrace Your Inner Chef Silverado Cooking School

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For those who love food, the next best thing to indulging in a delicious meal at a fine restaurant is cooking one for your family and friends. Embrace your inner-chef by taking a cooking adventure from a variety of classes, right here in the heart of Napa Valley! Whether you venture out on your own, take a class with your partner, a friend or your children, this is one fun way to discover the world of fine cuisine.

The Silverado Cooking School The Silverado Cooking School, located on the beautiful Silverado Trail offers a wide range of cooking classes to expand your recipe book and taste buds. Under the guidance of a professionally trained chef, you will cook in their state-of-the-art kitchen. After a brief introduction, you will be given various seasonal recipes to try, using fresh ingredients from their own farm to prepare delicious meals. As the dishes are completed everyone will come together to savor in a job well done. A sample of their monthly cooking classes are: Cheese Class with Chef Janet Fletcher, Napa Farmers’ Market, Couples Dinner, Kids’ Culinary Adventure Boot Camp and Cuisines of Brittany and Normandy by Chef Frances Wilson.

For more information, go to www.silveradocookingschool.com – BY MONICA L. DASHWOOD –

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Experience Napa Kitchen Gardens, an intimate culinary event venue and organic produce farm, located at a private estate in the hills of Napa Valley. NKG’S estate offers astonishing views of the mountains, the perfect place for unique off-site meetings, teambuilding events, retreats and culinary events.

During their cooking adventure events, you will pick ingredients with their master gardener, and work with toprated chefs to create amazing tastes straight from the garden, while improvising in the kitchen. NKG designed their cooking program to help you relax, engage and learn about the garden arts at an organic seed to plate specialty produce grower. You get to create fresh dishes from each seasonal harvest while sampling exclusive local wines. While connecting with your friends, or classmates, you will cook the freshest and best tasting food you’ve ever had.

NKG’s events typically run from 10 am to 7 pm, and space is limited to 12 guests. The day includes lunch, dinner, produce pairing, wine tasting, a garden tour and tasting, and more. They are happy to customize events for your group. For more information, go to www.napakitchengardens.com.

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Culinary Institute of America, Napa Valley The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is one of the Napa Valley’s most historic and majestic properties. Castle-like, it’s also one of the world’s most unique and inspiring campuses for culinary education. Here, they provide hands on instruction and guidance from expert chefs. With a learning by doing approach, you get to explore a specific passion while looking the part in your own CIA apron and chef’s hat—whether it be soups or sauces, Indian or Italian, global street food or gluten-free baking. Classes include a delicious lunch and a great time with people who share your love of food and cooking. From professional programs to enthusiast courses—your stay will broaden your appreciation of all things culinary, and help you gain new knowledge and skills in the special place that is Napa Valley. For more information, go to: www.ciachef.edu.

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A Taste of HALL, St. Helena

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Welcome to A Taste of HALL, an engaging, educational workshop that embraces the Napa lifestyle, matching culinary arts with winemaking excellence. Guests will embark on a unique culinary adventure, hosted by HALL’s Chef John Pelham and Chef Chris Quillen, utilizing fresh produce from its organic culinary garden. Each workshop features cooking demonstrations. The classes are held on one Sunday of each month for two hours. You will enjoy a three-course seasonal meal paired with new releases of HALL wines from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, go to: www.hallwines.com/atasteofhall.

• September 6: Cooking for Cabernet 2012 HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon • October 4: A Harvest Affair 2012 HALL “Bergfeld” St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon • November 1: A Foodie’s Thanksgiving 2012 HALL Napa Valley Merlot • December 6: ‘Where’s My Wine’ – Stress-Free Entertaining 2012 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cooking with Julie offers hands-on cooking classes that showcase abundant produce and well-known local products.

You’ll learn culinary methods by cooking delicious meals with confidence. Most of Julie’s ingredients come from small local family farms, highlighting the fresh and best each season has to offer. The hands-on classes teach theory and technique, making you a better cook.

A popular class is Julie’s Napa Farmer’s Market & Cooking Class where you start the morning at the market with Julie browsing through the stalls of sparkling fresh produce from local farmers, offering the season’s finest and freshest products. You will learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits usually only found there. Then, you return for a cooking class where you will take your culinary finds and turn them into a wonderful wine country feast. The class includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines and logo apron. You will leave inspired with a lot of new ideas and techniques, share them by preparing special meals for your family and friends. For more information, go to www.cookingwithjulie.com.

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Wine Country Events N APA VAL L E Y SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 24

BERINGER Wine Pairings & Live Music St. Helena, www.beringer.com, 707-302-7525 • Sept 6: Steel Jam • Sept 7: Jazz Unlimited • Sept 12: Steel Jam • Sept 13: Sweet Burgundy • Sept 20: Steel Jam • Sept 26: Jazz Mirage • Sept 27: Sweet Burgundy • Oct 4: Steel Jam • Oct 10: Steel Jam • Oct 11: Trio Solea • Oct 17: Steel Jam • Oct 24: Steel Jam .....................................................................................................

ONGOING Napa Valley Museum Yountville, www.NapaValleyMuseum.org 707-944-0500 • Sept 12: Free Family Fun Day, Nourishing Culture of The Art of Repujado • Sept 18: NOURISH Opening Reception • Sept 19-Nov 29: Nourish Curated

by Nancy Willis • Sept 19: Dig it! For Adults • Oct 3: Oktoberfest & Car Show • Oct 10: Free Family Fun Day, Dia De Los Muertos • Oct 14: Free Family Fun Day, Nourishing the Soul • Nov 18: NOURISH Tour with the Curator • Dec 12: Free Family Fun Day, 3 R’s Holiday Ornament Making Party .....................................................................................................

ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Napa, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378 • Sep 3: The Great Grape Study - MERLOT • Sep 4: Northern Rhone Valley Tasting • Sep 11: Southern Rhone Valley Wine Tasting • Sep 18: Is it $15? Or is it $50? Tasting • Sep 24: Riesling Fan Club of Napa Valley • Sep 25: Iberian Peninsula Tasting .....................................................................................................

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ONGOING di Rosa Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org, 707-226-5991 • Ongoing through Sept 27: Body Talk • Oct 17: 14th Annual Benefit Art Auction

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ONGOING

CITY WINERY

Napa, 707-260-1600, www.citywinery.com • Sept 3: The Rat Pack Summit • Sept 4: Michael Madden and Friends • Sept 5: Super Diamond • Sept 12: Marcia Ball • Sept 15: The Door’s Robby Krieger & Jam Kitchen • Sept 16: Graham Parker • Sept 17: Donavon Frankenreiter • Sept 18: John McCauley of Deer Tick • Sept 19: Bob Mould • Sept 19: Petty Theft • Sept 21: Mike Love • Sept 22: Marc Broussard • Sept 23: Justin Hayward • Sept 26: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin with The Guilty Ones • Sept 27: Little Hurricane • Oct 1: Beth Hart • Oct 6: David Cook • Oct 8: The English Beat • Oct 9: Howard Jones • Oct 11: Rick Derringer • Oct 16: Forejour • Oct 17: Dar Williams • Oct 18: Joan Armatrading • Oct 19: Dick Dale • Oct 22: Young Dubliners • Oct 23: HoneyHoney • Oct 24: Heartless Basterds • Oct 26: Rachel Yamagata • Nov 18-19: An Evening of Acoustic Squeeze • Nov 20: Shawn Colvin • Nov 21: Janeane Garofalo

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ONGOING Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater Yountville, www.lincolntheater.org 707-944-9900 • Dec 5: Carlene Carter • Dec 21: California Symphony presents Traditions New and Old

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ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 8

MUMM NAPA Timeless – Photographs by Ben Nixon Fine Art Photography Gallery, 10am-6pm, www.mummnapa.com, 866-783-5826

ONGOING Live at Uptown Theatre Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com 707-259-0123 • Sept 11: Eddie Izzard • Sept 18: G. Love & Special Sauce • Sept 19: Steven Wright • Sept 27: Solid Soul Tour, Mavis Staples & Joan Osborne • Oct 1: Boz Scaggs • Oct 3: Get the LED Out • Oct 9: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood • Oct 10: Chris Botti • Oct 16: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers • Oct 30: Dave Davies of the Kinks • Nov 1: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic • Nov 4: Jonny Lang • Nov 14: Kathleen Madigan • Nov 25: An Irish Christmas • Dec 2: Milk Carton Kids

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ONGOING

NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN

Napa, www.winetrain.com 800-427-4124 • Sept 1: Sunset Train • Sept 11: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater • Sept 27: Moonlight Escape • Oct 1: Sunset Train • Oct 16: Murder Mystery • Oct 30: Moonlight Escape • Nov 1: Sunset Train • Nov 14: Murder Mystery • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Train • Nov 28: Moonlight Escape • Nov 30-Dec 3: Santa Train • Dec 1: Sunset Train • Dec 5: Murder Mystery • Dec 7-10, 14-17: Santa Train • Dec 19: Murder Mystery • Dec 26: Moonlight Escape

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Wine Country Events ONGOING MONDAYS

SEPTEMBER 5

CITY WINERY Vintner Vinyl Monday Nights

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY 3rd Annual Harvest Dinner

Enjoy a different vintner every week as both DJ & pouring wine! Napa, 6:30-8pm www.citywinery.com, 707-260-1600

6-9pm, $135/members, $150/general www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3200

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SEPTEMBER 5-7

AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3 Bistro Boot Camp Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 2-8:30pm, $1750 www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560

BEAULIEU VINEYARD Labor Day Weekend Cellar Sale

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SEPTEMBER 2

HALL WINES ST. HELENA Taste of HALL: Cooking for Cabernet 2012 HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon Food and wine pairing workshops, 12-1:30pm www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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SEPTEMBER 4

ANDRETTI WINERY L’Italia in Vigneto Dinner Napa, $85, $80/Tuscan Club Members www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070

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SEPTEMBER 4 Masters Winemaker Dinner Series with Charles Krug Winery The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa 6:30-10pm, $125-$175 www.MeritageResort.com, 707-251-1900

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SEPTEMBER 8-11 Gourmet Meals in Minutes Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 7am-1:30pm, www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560, $2195

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SEPTEMBER 11-13 Wine Lovers Boot Camp: Harvest Edition The Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena www.culinary.edu, 707-967-1100, 9am-3pm

SEPTEMBER 5-6

BERINGER VINEYARDS Labor Day Progressive Tasting – Sip, Savor & Explore Beringer St. Helena, 11am-4pm, $35/guest, $25/member, $25/food only www.beringer.com, 707-302-7525

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SEPTEMBER 12

JESSUP CELLARS Art House Sessions featuring MEIKO

HALL WINES Ultimate Harvest Party Shindig: It’s Kathryn Hall Y’ALL

SEPTEMBER 12 Grape Stomp Weekend Clos Du Val Winery, Napa, 10:30am-2pm $70, $50/members, 800-993-9463

• 10-11am: Vertical Tasting hosted by Steve Leveque • 11am-2pm: Main Event HALL St. Helena, St. Helena, www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

SEPTEMBER 12 Annual Harvest & Grape Stomp Madrigal Family Winery, Calistoga 12-5pm, $65, $50/members, 707-942-8619

Yountville, 7:30pm, www.jessupcellars.com,

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SEPTEMBER 12

V. SATTUI WINERY 130th Anniversary Harvest Ball St. Helena, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774

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SEPTEMBER 12 American Folk Art Festival Madonna Winery, Napa, 10am-3pm www.americanafolkartfestival.com 707-246-2460

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SEPTEMBER 12 Tasting Wine Like a Pro: Grape Discoveries Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 10am-12:30pm, $95 www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560

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SEPTEMBER 12 64th Annual Tastings on the Lawn Charles Krug Carriage House, St. Helena, 2-5pm www.charleskrug.com, 707-967-2223, $90

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SEPTEMBER 12 Saturday Kitchens: Baking at Home Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 9:30am-2:30pm, $250 www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560

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SEPTEMBER 12 Yoga in the Vineyards Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 10am-12:30pm, $95 www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560

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SEPTEMBER 12-13

ACACIA VINEYARD Farm Stand at Acacia Napa, 12-3pm, $25, member & guest free www.acaciavineyard.com, 707-226-9991x2

SEPTEMBER 13 Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen: The Tempest Cameo Cinema, St. Helena, 2:30pm, $20 www.napashakes.org, 415-279-2652 ............................................................................................

SEPTEMBER 13-14 Grape Stomp Weekend Clos Du Val, Napa, 10:30am-2pm $70, $50/members, 707-261-5208, RSVP

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SEPTEMBER 13 37th Annual Carmelite Benefit Dinner Carmelite House of Prayer, Oakville 707-944-2454x103, 2pm

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SEPTEMBER 19

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA Harvest Celebration & Stomp Calistoga, 7-10pm, 707-967-6274, RSVP $95/members, $125/guests www.castellodiamorosa.com,

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SEPTEMBER 19

PEJU PROVINCE WINERY Harvest Celebration Peju, Rutherfor4, 707-963-3600

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SEPTEMBER 20

BEAULIEU VINEYARD Annual Harvest Party Rutherford, 11am-1pm www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

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SEPTEMBER 19

SEPTEMBER 13 Rutherford Hill Winery Barn Bash Enjoy wine, BBQ & music at the Top of the Hill! Rutherford, $45 www.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871

ETUDE Pinot Noir Release Party

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Tasting and Lunch with Master Sommelier 11:30am, $100, $85 wine club members www.etudewines.com, 877-586-9361

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SEPTEMBER 19

THE HESS COLLECTION WINERY 16th Annual Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting Napa, 1-4pm, $75/special advance, $100/adv, $125/door www.mtveederwines.com, 707-266-1296 Indulge yourself in this rare opportunity to taste the wines from 30 Mt. Veeder wineries all in one place at the 16th Annual Mt. Veeder Appellation Tasting at The Hess Collection Winery, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa...CELEBRATING the 25th Anniversary of the Mt. Veeder AVA! Admission includes the wines from 30 Mt. Veeder wineries, food pairings from The Hess Collection Executive Chef, Chad Hendrickson and live high-energy blues from The Hummingbirdz. Also take home with you some limited production Mt. Veeder gems by joining the Silent Auction and Raffles!

Don't miss out...the wines are amazing and it's one of the very few times of the year you can taste Mt. Veeder wines all in one place, most of which are not open to the public and many of which are difficult to find. Cheers!

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Wine Country Events SEPTEMBER 19 Oktoberfest Downtown Napa, 12-6pm www.donapa.com, 707-257-0322 ............................................................................................

SEPTEMBER 21-23 Wine Lovers Boot Camp: Harvest Edition The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 9am-3pm www.culinary.edu, 707-967-1100 .............................................................................................

SEPTEMBER 22 DiveBar with Brett Dennen Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Yountville www.bardessono.com, 6-8:30pm ............................................................................................

SEPTEMBER 22-25 Entertaining at Home Boot Camp Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 7am-1:30pm, $1750 www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560 ............................................................................................

SEPTEMBER 26

BERINGER VINEYARDS 2012 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Release

OCTOBER 3

BENNETT LANE WINERY Annual Wine Club Harvest Party Calistoga, www.bennettlane.com. 877-629-6272

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OCTOBER 3

GRGICH HILLS ESTATE 7th Annual Wine Club Grape Stomp Party Rutherford, 6-10pm www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784

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OCTOBER 3

PEJU PROVINCE WINERY Everything’s Better with Bacon Food & Wine Pairing 10:30-11:30am, $65, $30/members RSVP www.peju.com, 707-963-3600

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OCTOBER 3

V. SATTUI WINERY Crush Party Member’s Only Event, 6:15-10pm St. Helena, $89/members, $115/guests www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774

JANUARY 15-18

6TH ANNUAL NAPA TRUFFLE FESTIVAL

Various events & locations, check website for dates & details, www.napatrufflefestival.com, 888-753-9378

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OCTOBER 4

NOVEMBER 1

HALL WINES ST. HELENA A Taste of HALL: A Harvest Affair

HALL WINES ST. HELENA A Taste of HALL: A Foodie’s Thanksgiving

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OCTOBER 3 Annual Harvest Party & Lobster Feed Summers Estate Wines, Calistoga www.summerswinery.com, 866-623-1289

SEPTEMBER 26 Twilight Jazz at Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa, 5-10pm, 707-257-4734 www.pineridgevineyards.com

OCTOBER 3 Sycamore Release Freemark Abbey, St. Helena, 1pm www.freemarkabbey.com,707-963-9694

St. Helena, 4:30-8:30pm $195/guest, $175/member www.beringer.com 707-302-7525, RSVP

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SEPTEMBER 26 Cooking Class: Fun in the Kitchen with Chef Brian Whitmer Cedar Gables Inn, Napa, 4-8pm, $195 www.cedargablesinn.com, 800-309-7969 ............................................................................................

OCTOBER 2

ANDRETTI WINERY L’Italia in Vigneto Dinner Napa, $85, $80/Tuscan Club Members www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070 .............................................................................................

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OCTOBER 3 Annual Harvest Party Ehlers Estate, St. Helena, 5-8pm www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972

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OCTOBER 3

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY 2nd Annual Harvest BBQ Free/members, $15/guests, $25/general 2-4pm, 707-968-3200 www.rutherfordwine.com

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2012 HALL “Bergfeld” St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon Food and wine pairing workshops, 12-1:30pm www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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OCTOBER 10-11 Wine Lovers Boot Camp: Taste Like a Pro Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, 9:30am-3:30pm, $895 www.culinary.edu, 888-858-2560

NOVEMBER 5-8 Live in the Vineyard Festival Various locations in Napa www.liveinthevineyard.com NOVEMBER 7

OCTOBER 10-11 Eric Christensen Appearing at Gallery 1870 V Marketplace, Yountville, 1-5pm www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

DOMAINE CARNEROS Cheese & Wine Pairing

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BEAULIEU VINEYARD Clone Release Party

NOVEMBER 7

Rutherford, 3-5pm, 707-967-5233

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OCTOBER 24 Harvest Dinner at Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa, 6-9pm, $225, Club members only, RSVP www.pineridgevineyards.com, 707-257-4734

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OCTOBER 30 Masters Winemaker Dinner Series with Silver Oak & Twomey Cellars The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 6:30-10pm $135, www.MeritageResort.com, 707-251-1900

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OCTOBER 31

Rutherford, 10am-1pm, $75, www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3200

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA Pagan Ball Calistoga, 8pm-midnight $135/members, $165/guests 707-967-6274, RSVP

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Napa, 2-4pm, $70/members, $80 www.domainecarneros.com 707-257-0101x135

OCTOBER 11

OCTOBER 17 Sisters Annual “Crush” Breast Cancer Fundraiser V Marketplace, Yountville, 10am-6pm www.SistersCrushBreastCancer.org 707-944-8400

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY Blending Seminar

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OCTOBER 24

2012 HALL Napa Valley Merlot Food and wine pairing workshops, 12-1:30pm www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY Pinot & Paella Oakville, 4:30-8pm, $125, $110/members www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 707-968-2001 .....................................................................................................

NOVEMBER 7 2012 Lot No. 1 Release at Louis M. Martini Winery www.louismartini.com, 866-549-2582 .......................................................................................................

NOVEMBER 7-8

ACACIA VINEYARD Farm Stand at Acacia Napa, 12-3pm, $25, member & guest free www.acaciavineyard.com, 707-226-9991x2 .....................................................................................................

NOVEMBER 8 Barrel Tastings in the Caves with the Winemaker Viader, Deer Park, 2pm www.viader.com, 707-963-3816 .....................................................................................................

NOVEMBER 8 Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen: Macbeth Cameo Cinema, St. Helena, 2:30pm, $20 www.napashakes.org, 415-279-2652 .....................................................................................................

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NOVEMBER 11-15 5th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival Over 100 films in 12 venues throughout Napa Valley www.NapaValleyFilmFest.org, 707-226-7500

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NOVEMBER 13 Barrel Tastings in the Caves with the Winemaker Viader Winery, Deer Park, 11am www.viader.com, 707-963-3816 .....................................................................................................

NOVEMBER 14 Club Member Pickup Party at Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa, 5-7:30pm, free/members, $45, RSVP www.pineridgevineyards.com, 707-257-4734

DECEMBER 5

DECEMBER 6

ACACIA VINEYARD 4th Annual Crab Boil

JUDD’S HILL WINERY 10th Annual Hanukkah Hootenanny

Napa, 11:30am-2pm $100, $85/member & guest free www.acaciavineyard.com, 707-226-9991x2

Napa, 12-2:30pm, $25/members, $55 www.juddshill.com, 707-255-2332

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DECEMBER 5

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Rutherford, 2-4pm, free/members $15/guests, $25/general www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3200 DECEMBER 5

BEAULIEU VINEYARD Annual Older Vintage Tasting

Rutherford, 6:30-10pm, $125/members, $150 www.mummnapa.com, 800-686-6272, RSVP

Rutherford, 3-5pm, 707-967-5233

NOVEMBER 14

PEJU WINERY Holiday Wine & Food Pairing 10:30am-11:30am, $80, $55/members www.peju.com, 800-446-7358

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NOVEMBER 14 Dusty Bottle Dinner Clos Du Val Winery, Napa, 6-10pm $70, $50/members www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463

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Visit 14 wineries over a two month period! www.VisitCalistoga.com, 707-942-6333, $50

FEBRUARY 5

NORTH BAY GALLERY Meet the Artist, Thomas Arvid

JANUARY 29-31

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DECEMBER 5 Holiday Open House & Special Tasting Viader Winery, Deer Park, 4pm www.viader.com, 707-963-3816

ZD WINES Annual Abacus Winter Wine Escape

DECEMBER 6

HALL WINES ST. HELENA A Taste of HALL: ‘Where’s My Wine’ Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

FEBRUARY 6 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Release Day Silver Oak Cellars, Oakville 707 942-7022, www.silveroak.com

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3-6pm, VMarketplace, 707-945-0145

Rutherford, www.zdwines.com, 800-487-7757

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2012 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Food and wine pairing workshops, 12-1:30pm www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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MUMM NAPA DVX Release & Holiday Dinner Party

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JANUARY 5 Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen: Twelfth Night Cameo Cinema, St. Helena, 2:30pm, $20 www.napashakes.org, 415-279-2652

FEBRUARY 6 Cabernet Release Event at Bennett Lane Winery Calistoga www.bennettlanewinery.com, 877-629-6272

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FEBRUARY 13-15 Masters & Makers – A Napa Valley Food & Wine Experience Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa www.themeritageresort.com, 707-251-9100

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FEBRUARY 13

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA Royal Hearts Valentine Gala Italy meets France for an elegant evening of romance! Calistoga, 7-11pm www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274

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FAMILY OWNED WITH A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE The Leonardini Family invites you to visit them in the heart of Napa Valley.

Tastings, Tours and Private Club Room Food and Wine Pairings Open Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. r 1563 St Helena Highway South, St Helena, CA 94574 r (707) 963-9454 FALL/WINTER 2015

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Grgich Hills Estate

– FEEL –

Hands On Harvest Pick, Stomp, Taste

Trefethen Family Vineyards

It’s dusk. Dinner is being prepared and you and your friends are enjoying a glass of wine on the terrace. The discussion turns to harvest time in Napa Valley and you wax poetic about the valley’s beauty, the mystery of winemaking and the entire magical process of turning grapes into gold. So why not visit and experience it first hand?

Harvest 2015 began early this year when on July 22, Mumm Napa Valley brought in 12 tons of Pinot Noir grapes destined to become sparkling wine. With the variety of microclimates in the valley and the diversity of grapes being grown we anticipate that the 2015 harvest will linger into mid to late October.

Here are some of our favorite experiences that will bring you closer to the land, the people and the process. Salute!

– BY BONNIE ZIMMERMANN –

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ZD Wines Offers “Walk in a Winemaker’s Boots” ZD Wines is offering visitors amazing behind-the-scenes tours led by members of their winemaking team including Chris Pisani, winemaker, Brandon deLeuze, associate winemaker, and Chad McComber, cellar master. On September 11, 18 and 25, during these exclusive 90-minute tours visitors will have the opportunity to taste fermenting wines from the 2015 harvest as well as sampling wines maturing in the barrel. After a comprehensive cellar experience, guests will taste through ZD’s current release wines paired to artisan cheese, charcuterie and chocolate. Don’t miss this chance for behind the scenes action!

Get Down and Dirty at Trefethen’s Harvest Boot Camp Trefethen Family Vineyards invites guests to their 3rd Annual Harvest Boot Camp on Saturday, September 26. This very popular hands-on experience will feature an in-depth vineyard and harvest experience. Spend the morning with the viticulture team working in the vineyard and hand picking any grapes that are ready, followed by an al fresco lunch under the canopy of an ancient walnut tree in Katie’s Acre. After lunch, the Boot Camp ends with samples of the 2015 fermenting wines, as well as the historic estate’s current releases. This one-of-a-kind experience is $150 per person. To make reservations, call 1-800-556-4847.

Channel your “Inner Lucy” at Clos du Val’s Grape Stomp Weekend Roll up your pants, it’s time to join Clos Du Val’s Annual Grape Stomp Festivities! Lucille Ball brought grape stomping to the screen but you can have your own 15 minutes of fame here at Clos Du Val. Start with a light continental breakfast before you enter the barrel and get messy! Then finish the day with a hearty BBQ cookout, plenty of Clos Du Val wine and a relaxing good time on the front lawn. The festivites are from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 or Sunday, September 13 for 21 and older, $70 per person.

Start Your Day Cellar Tasting Experience Since 1886 the Ehlers Estate has been producing fine wines and is currently 100% organic. For a limited time during harvest, Ehlers Estate is offering a 9:30 tasting experience that includes a visit to the cellar, crush pad and get the “back story” on what happens in the cellar on a harvest morning. The tour also includes a barrel sample, and fresh baked croissants from Bouchon Bakery. Visitors will gain first-hand knowledge of the behind the scene winemaking operations... and have a great time! This once a day tasting fills up fast, so please book ahead.

The cost is $35 per person, for Wine Club members $25 per person. To make reservations call 707-963-5972.

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Grgich Hills Offers Grape Stomping Daily throughout Harvest Grgich Hills offers grape stomping all during harvest, so don’t miss your chance. The grape stomping season continues through Halloween. Stomping occurs daily starting at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. For $30 per person, visitors get to taste three wines, do a stomp and get a T-shirt. No reservations are taken except for groups of 20 or more, otherwise first come first serve. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and if wearing pants, ones that can be rolled up. Children are welcome to stomp, too.

A “Day in the Life” at Round Pond Estate On Sunday, October 18 experience the magic behind the wine by spending a “Day in the Life” at Round Pond Estate with winemaker Muiris Griffin. Your immersion into winemaking will begin in the vineyard where you will learn about—and participate in—each part of the process of turning great grapes into fine wine. In the winery, you will work on and sample wines in various stages, including fresh juice, partially fermented wine, and finished wine in barrel. After a guided tasting of olive oils, your day will end with an artisan lunch prepared by the estate chef paired with estate wines while under the shade of the pergola. $250 per person and participation is limited. Reservations should be made in advance by calling (707) 302-2575 or emailing concierge@roundpond.com.

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Ashley Tepin, Carneros Wine Alliance

Los Carneros Appellation Burgundian Classics, Sparkling and a Few Surprises

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ast expanses of vineyards stretch across the gently rolling hillsides of the Los Carneros appellation at the southernmost point in Napa Valley.

Hillside-studded oaks and undulating, healthy green vines juxtapose themselves against a sky that’s foggy in the morning, but piercing blue by mid-afternoon. Situated very close to the San Pablo Bay, Los Carneros is home to the coolest grape growing climate in all of Napa Valley—making the appellation an ideal candidate for grapes that do well with wind, fog, steady sunshine and slow ripening.

Two classic grape varieties that thrive in cooler weather—Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—hail from the illustrious region of Burgundy in France, which exhibits a very similar climate. In Los Carneros, these two varietals make up the vast majority of the appellation’s production—both still and sparkling expressions—in addition to a small handful of other mostly French grape varieties. It is rare, but certainly not unheard of, to see the white grape varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Albariño (a Spanish varietal), as well the red grape varieties of Merlot, Malbec and Syrah. These latter grape varieties are quite versatile, and produce unique and stunning wines when made from vines planted in cooler climates, with small pockets of heat in the many microclimates of the region.

– BY MELISSA VOGT –

Ashley Tepin, Carneros Wine Alliance

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The general terroir of Los Carneros, heavily influenced by the San Pablo Bay, experiences significant fog and wind, both in the morning and evening. The elevation ranges from sea level up to about 700 feet, and the moderate daytime temperature rarely exceeds 80 degrees during the summer. Common soil types are clay with loam and alluvial soils. Los Carneros is unique in that it actually spans both Sonoma County and Napa County— established this way as a result of the region’s distinct terroir, not by its county boundaries.

Although Los Carneros was granted official appellation status in 1983, the history of grape growing stretches back to the early 1830s. In the 1870s, Winter Winery was the very first winery established in the region. During this time, agricultural workers and farmers worked the land by planting grape, apples, plums, pears and apricots, and raised cattle and sheep as well. In fact, the appellations’s name means rams in Spanish—a nod to the former history of the region. Although grape growing took off in the region during the later 1800s, phylloxera and Prohibition in the early 1900s brought the industry to a halt. It wasn’t until 1935 that the first post-Prohibition winery was established.

Today, Los Carneros is home to dozens of wineries—all offering unique experiences, dazzling wines and warm, friendly hospitality.

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California Sparkling Shines in Los Carneros When visiting Los Carneros, it would be an absolute shame not to indulge in the stunning sparkling wines that the region is quite famous for. The origins of Los Carneros’ top sparkling estates, Domaine Carneros and Artesa Vineyards & Winery, can respectively trace their winegrowing and winemaking origins back to their home countries of France and Spain—two of the world’s most famous sparkling production regions.

Classic Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wine at Domaine Carneros Claude Taittinger, of the French Champagne Taittinger family, first sought out vineyards in the United states for production of premium sparking wine in the late 1970s; after years of searching, he proudly settled on 138 acres in Los Carneros in 1987. Two years later, the glorious chateau of Domaine Carneros was built—modeled after the Taittinger family’s French estate, Château de la Marquetterie. Since the beginning, Domaine Carneros has consistently produced California sparkling wine in the classic Méthode Champenoise—the most respected method of sparkling wine production, developed in France and replicated in various parts of the world.

In spring, majestic rose bushes rest peacefully at the end of each row of organically-farmed vines, making for a grand, colorful view upon approaching the chateau. A regal staircase climbs to the expansive terrace and the luxurious, inside salon. Table side service offers a rather relaxing wine tasting experience, where guests can be just as focused on the incredible Los Carneros views as they are the wines.

At the classic level, the 2010 Estate Brut Cuvée is incredibly affordable for the immense quality in the bottle. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, this sparkling spends three years on lees and is finished with only .9% residual sugar—just about as natural as it gets. The nose is full of perfumed peach aromas, while the zesty palate expresses notes of lime and lemon zest, white peach and yellow apple; the medium body balances out the effervescence and gentle acidity, and the finish boasts a delightfully creamy texture.

At the top tier, the refined 2007 Le Reve Blanc de Blancs is astounding. Spending an impressive six years on lees and finished with 1% residual sugar, this California sparkling parallels the best of French Champagne. Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes, the 2007 Le Reve Blanc de Blancs boasts a nutty, brioche nose with tropical fruit and spice; the palate brings a beautiful harmony of strawberry, yellow peach, lemon zest, a touch of lime and cashews. The bubbles enliven the tastebuds on entry, but subside and allow a creamy, silky body to surround the tongue through the finish.

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Spanish Cava Experts Conquer California Sparkling Wine at Artesa Vineyards & Winery The history of Artesa Vineyards & Winery begins with the famous Spanish winemaking family Codorníu Raventós—famous for their incredible Cava production—who purchased land in Los Carneros in the 1980s. The estate was originally named Codorníu Napa, and produced only traditional Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine. As the years went on, the estate’s name was changed to Artesa—which means “handcrafted” in Catalan, and pays homage to the young Spanish architect who built the winery. At this time, they also began to produce still wines in addition to their sparkling.

Approaching Artesa is unlike any other visit to a winery in Los Carneros—a gradual incline leads you to the top of a hillside where a long staircase rises into the sky. The winery isn’t even visible until you climb the stairs and are taken aback by the incredible view that lays before you—an expansive fountain stretches across the grounds. The winery itself is dug into a natural hillside—a truly stunning architectural sight—and in the distance, rolling hillsides of vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, interspersed with iconic oak trees.

Entering the winery calls for another pause to revel in the breathtaking beauty. Gorgeous wood floors, majestic pillars, peaceful fountains, relaxing terraces, and expansive glass windows and doors give Artesa an elegant and inviting atmosphere. On busy days, every space is bustling with guests who are sipping wines and taking in the incredible beauty and artistic design of the winery.

The two sparkling wines that Artesa produces are equally as impressive as the architectural brilliance. The Codorníu Napa Grand Reserve Brut Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes that are grown on the estate vineyard. At only 450 cases made annually, this Brut Rosé is an exclusive bottling you won’t want to pass up tasting. This stunning Brut Rosé boasts lovely aromas of strawberry and lively lime zest. Having spent three years on lees, the palate is rich and creamy, with balanced acidity and delightful flavors of strawberry, dried red cherry and a touch of lime zest.

One step above the Brut Rosé is Artesa’s majestic bottling of Codorníu Napa Grand Reserve Brut.

This Brut is also made from estate-grown grapes, a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay, and sees an impressive four years on lees, creating a wonderfully round mouthfeel and creamy texture on the palate. Aromas match the palate, with flavors of salted lemon, peach, pear, apricot and brioche driving the long, creamy finish.

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Los Carneros Classics: Burgundian Varietals In the Los Carneros appellation, it doesn’t get any more classic than the production of distinguished Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These varietals originated in the Burgundy region of France, which shares a very similar climate to that of Los Carneros—making it the perfect region for growing these illustrious varietals in California.

Championing Single Vineyard Designated Bottlings at Acacia Vineyard One of the older wineries in Los Carneros, Acacia Vineyard, has been championing the cool climate terroir of Los Carneros from the beginning. In fact, they believe in the quality of the terroir so much so, that they focus most of their production on vineyard designated bottlings. By not blending different vineyard sites into a single bottle, this practice ensures that every bit of terroir will shine in the glass, because the personality of that vineyard has been kept in its purest form. Their impressive single vineyard designated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bottlings are absolutely stunning, highly rated and well worth tasting.

• 2012 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay – The notable 2012 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay is a true expression of Los Carneros fruit. This vineyard produces highly coveted grapes and Winemaker Matthew Glynn has done a superb job at transforming them into a stunning bottle of wine. Aromas of toasted oak and caramel apple grace the nose, while luscious golden apple, pear and desirable minerality express themselves beautifully on the palate.

• 2012 Long Tree Pinot Noir – Of their Pinot Noirs, their estate grown 2012 Long Tree Pinot Noir truly captures the beauty of this varietal. Incredible layers of complexity unfold even on the nose, with aromas of cherry, plum and dried rose petals. The palate is silky and structured with balanced acidity, boasting flavors of raspberry and strawberry, integrated with a touch of vanilla from the barrel aging.

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The Study of Pinot Noir at Etude Winery For true pinophiles, Etude Winery is the mecca in Los Carneros. Their Study of Pinot Noir experience is a seated, guided tasting that allows guests to indulge in six small production Pinot Noirs, five of which are from different appellations, while learning about the intricacies of each wine’s terroir. Unlike any other experience in the region, this premier introduction to understanding how terroir directly affects a finished wine, really allows guests to taste how climate, elevation, soil types and sun exposure create different textures and flavors in the finished wines.

One of the unique parts about this tasting experience is that the wines not only range in appellation, but state and country of origin.

Currently, the six wines featured in The Study of Pinot Noir hail from Los Carneros (Sonoma County), Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County), Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County), YamhillCarlton District of Willamette Valley (Oregon), and Central Otago (New Zealand). Etude Winery is the only winery in Los Carneros that produces a Pinot Noir from New Zealand, so having the opportunity to taste this wine is not only delightful, but also incredibly exclusive.

During the tasting, a member of the hospitality staff walks guests through each of the wines—pointing to a large map, painted on the wall, to identify the location of each wine.

As guests taste their way through the wines, a discussion about the unique terroir of the vineyard and appellation opens up, and questions are both welcomed and encouraged.

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Estate Carneros – The 2013 Estate Carneros Pinot Noir comes from Grace Benoist Ranch. Smokey, earthy, mustard-like aromatics leap from the glass while the palate boasts bright red cherry, plum, forest floor, earth, baking spice, rose petals, a touch of caramel and subtle hints of mustard.

• 2012 Heirloom Carneros – The 2012 Heirloom Carneros Pinot Noir also comes from Grace Benoist Ranch, but is a single vineyard designated Pinot Noir. The nose is classic Burgundian with a lot of earth making way for a palate full of concentrated fruit, such as dark red raspberry, blueberry and orange zest. The body is luscious and round with rich, complex textures; the wine finishes with a touch of caramel.

• 2012 Yamhill Vista – The 2012 Yamhill Vista Pinot Noir from the Yamhill-Carlton Distrit of Oregon’s Willamette Valley is completely different from the Los Carneros wines. The nose is rather rustic with notes of cranberry and forest floor, and the palate has brighter acidity than the Los Carneros Pinots. Notes of red cherry and cranberry are wrapped up in a smooth, silky body with gentle oak accents balancing the fruit.

• 2012 Ellenback Vineyard – The 2012 Ellenback Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast appellation has a very floral notes, full of rose petals and violets. The palate also expresses those floral characteristics, along with concentrated flavors of strawberry, orange peel, a touch of cranberry and vanilla on the finish. Again, the body is smooth and round, while still maintaining pleasurable, cool-climate acidity.

• 2012 Forté – The 2012 Forté Pinot Noir, from the Fiddlestix Vineyard in Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, is made up of 35 select blocks from the vineyard site. A smoky, oceanic, caramel-infused nose makes way for red spiced cherry, dark plum and a touch of cherry cola on the palate, enveloped in a smooth body.

• 2013 Bannockburn Vineyard – The final wine of the Study of Pinot Noir—the most robust of them all—is the 2013 Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir from Central Otago, New Zealand. Dark aromas of black cherry and dark wild berries abound on the nose. The palate is rich and full, much more dense than the California and Oregon Pinot Noirs, with notes of spice, plum, blueberry and crushed rocks.

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Organically Grown Grapes & Unique Varietals in Carneros at Cuvaison Estate Wines At Cuvaison Estate Wines, their wines shine because the grapes are treated with great respect in the vineyard. Farmed entirely organically, the vineyards at Cuvaison are of exceptional quality, and allow Winemaker Steven Rogstad to produce stunning wines. What’s more, is that Cuvaison also produces unique varietals for the region, from their estate vineyards. In addition to estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they also grow and produce estate Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah.

• 2014 Sauvignon Blanc – “There is a richness and brightness to the palate,” Rogstad explains of their 2014 Sauvignon Blanc. Produced from a single block and a single clone, then aged in a combination of stainless steel, concrete egg and neutral oak, their newest release of Sauvignon Blanc is rich, full, complex and incredibly structured. Of course, using Old World techniques of hand harvesting and whole cluster pressing also contribute to the complexity and quality of this luscious white wine.

The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc has a touch of spice and kiwi on the nose, while the palate is full of great citrus notes, such as grapefruit, lemon zest, alongside lovely minerality. The body is both round and crisp, making for a very structured white wine. The combination of stainless steel, concrete egg and neutral oak makes this wine very complex and incredibly unique—unlike any other Sauvignon Blanc you have ever tasted, in a good way.

• 2012 Syrah – Although Rogstad admits, “I love making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, because when I started, this region was making a name for itself with Pinot Noir,” he also has loved taking a vigorous variety like Syrah and seeing how he well can tame it in the cooler climate of Los Carneros. For this reason, it is absolutely worth a visit to Cuvaison to try some of the more unique varietals grown in Los Carneros.

“Syrah is a vigorous variety so you want to put it in an area where the soil and climate can temper the vigor of the vine,”

Rogstad states. When tasting this lovely Syrah, the sense of place expresses itself well on the palate—the fruit is not over ripe and there is a wonderful acidity that one doesn’t always find with a full bodied red like Syrah.

The 2012 Syrah boasts aromas of eucalyptus, smoke and charred meat. The palate is full of subtle, restrained black cherry, blueberry and blackberry with strong hints of violets and a cocoa-like texture. One can really taste how “soil and climate can temper the vigor of the vine,” making this coolclimate Syrah more intricate with less ripe fruit than Syrah grown in warmer regions.

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A Taste of Something Different at McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery Visiting McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery is not like visiting any other winery in Los Carneros. In a quaint barn, set beside the family home on the estate property, guests are greeted by members of the Mckenzie-Mueller family. With 36 planted acres, they harvest grapes to make their estate wines, in addition to selling roughly 75% of their grapes to other wineries. Their small production estate wines are unique for several reasons—one of the most important reasons being that they age and hold their wines significantly before release.

In the tasting room, wines range from 1998 to 2009—but nothing from a more recent vintage is poured. “We prefer the flavors of aged wines,” states Karen McKenzie. Tasting wines this old, as part of the standard tasting menu, is a rare treat in wine country. Outside of the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that Los Carneros is famous for, McKenzie-Mueller also produces some incredible other varietals that are more unique to the region— Merlot and Malbec.

• 2009 Merlot – The aromatics of the 2009 Merlot are full of eucalyptus, mint, black berry and currants. The palate expresses fruit flavors of red cherry, currants and blueberry, followed by

notes of mushroom on the finish. The chalk-like texture gives the wine excellent structure and complexity, and because of its age, the tannins are rather pleasurable.

• 2007 Malbec – The 2007 Malbec is a stunning wine, full of life and intricate flavors. Aromas of black cherry, tobacco and cocoa make way for flavors of red cherry, currants, blackberry and cocoa on the palate. The texture is similar to the Merlot—with kind of a chalky, clay-like texture and minerality—and again, the tannins are approachable and even enjoyable.

Capturing Artistic Beauty in Los Carneros at di Rosa From paintings to murals, to sculptures and stunning pieces of architecture, di Rosa is a feast for the senses. Founded by Rene and Veronica di Rosa, this art preserve boasts a world-class collection of contemporary and historic art of many different mediums. While visiting di Rosa, guests can indulge in an indepth look at thought provoking art in the various spaces.

Inside Spaces The Gatehouse Gallery features a rotating exhibit of artwork from Bay Area artists, as well as permanent pieces from the di Rosa collection; the Gatehouse Gallery is open to the public for a suggested $5 donation. For those looking to take a tour, the Main Galley offers the core of the di Rosa collection—home to aweinspiring contemporary paintings, detailed drawings, sculptures of all shapes and sizes, and photographs that will move you. In the 125-year-old former winery turned residence of Rene and 68

Veronica di Rosa, hundreds of pieces of art are on display for those who wish to take the tour of the Historic Residence.

Outside Spaces Outside in the Courtyard, visitors can feast their eyes on the multitudinous sculptures that occupy the courtyard and garden on the property. If you are up for a brief 1/3 mile hike, the Sculpture Meadow tour is a fabulous option; winding its way through sizable sculptures, the Sculpture Meadow offers guests both the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of sculptures as well as the beauty of the outdoor space that each piece of art occupies. The final space at di Rosa is the North Lawn—a location dedicated to overlooking the Sculpture Meadow, for those looking to view the beautiful works of art in their entirety, as they fill the center of the surrounding landscape of vineyards, oak trees and golden rolling hills of the Los Carneros appellation.

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Experience Luxury at The Carneros Inn, Farm Restaurant & Boon Fly Café Staying at The Carneros Inn and dining at its restaurants is the height of luxury in Los Carneros—after all, it is Napa Valley. For an evening of indulgent sensations, staying at The Carneros Inn and dining at either Farm Restaurant or Boon Fly Café offers both local staycationers and tourists an unforgettable experience.

Lavish Accommodations at The Carneros Inn At The Carneros Inn, guests can choose to stay in the exquisite, private cottages, luxury, modern suites or full wine country-style homes.

The cottages feature equal amount of indoor and outdoor space, so that you can enjoy the modern features of the cottage as well as the beauty of Napa Valley. Fully equipped with a fireplace, luxury bedding, entertainment system and more, the cottages are a perfect choice for couples or traveling duos.

For larger groups and families, the suites are an excellent choice. With three times as much room as the cottages, plenty of outdoor space, and all of the same great amenities, the suites offer luxury accommodation, comfortable movement and a beautiful setting for getaways of all kinds.

Perhaps the most luxurious option, and certainly the best choice for those truly looking for a home away from home, are the wine country, villa-like homes located in a private, gated area on the property. This option offers serious privacy, all of the modern accommodations of a high-end Napa Valley home, and the perfect setting for entertaining. These homes are ready with two master suites, private den, fireplace, dining area, large living room, chef’s kitchen, and private sun deck and landscaped courtyard. No matter which option you choose, your home after from home will be a magical setting for any occasion.

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Delectable Dining at Farm Restaurant and Boon Fly Café Whether it’s fine dining or a casual but upscale dinner you’re looking for, The Carneros Inn’s dining options have you covered.

Visit Farm Restaurant for a taste of elegance and decadence.

Complete with handcrafted cocktails, an extensive wine list and a variety of luxurious spaces in which to enjoy delicious entrées like liberty duck breast served with braised endive, rhubarb compote and citrus scented spaetzle, Farm Restaurant offers the very best in dining atmosphere and elevated cuisine in Los Carneros.

For a more casual, yet still absolutely delicious dining experience, The Carneros Inn’s Boon Fly Café offers an upscale take on classic American cuisine. Entrées such as the succulent and crispy fried chicken, served with smashed Yukon gold potatoes and braised garden greens, will satisfy your craving for finger-licking goodness. Their classic Akaushi Kobe beef burger is also an excellent choice; served on a homemade brioche poppy seed bun alongside perfectly crispy shoestring french fries, this burger is sure to rival your favorite burger from any other restaurant.

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Charlie Palmer’s Harvest Table More Than Just Farm-to-Table The options for exquisite dining in Napa Valley are nearly limitless. With that being said, the insatiable appetite of locals and visitors never stops craving new fine dining experiences, and when Charlie Palmer opens a new restaurant, everyone takes note.

“Harvest Inn has amazing bones—we have eight acres of pristine landscaping, incredible vineyard views and deep ties to the St. Helena community. The only thing missing on this property was a restaurant,” Palmer states. Harvest Table, situated in the midst of Harvest Inn’s beautifully landscaped property, luscious gardens and stunning vineyards, has always been a “chef-driven environment,” Palmer says. “Why not use what we have at our fingertips to our advantage?”

With this kind of attitude and innovation, Charlie Palmer’s new Harvest Table restaurant embodies more than just farm-to-table, it embodies an authentic commitment to the community of food producers that make the locavore lifestyle possible, as well as a commitment to the locals who love supporting their nearby restaurants and the visitors who choose Napa Valley as a travel destination.

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Keeping it Hyper-Local The menu approach at Harvest Table is simple—use as many ingredients as the property can grow, source locally and stay seasonal. On the property, resident Culinary Horticulturist Laura McNiff oversees the planting and tending to the gardens. “She is constantly planting new vegetables, plants, fruit shrubs, you name it—from artichokes to blueberries—and it’s fun to see what we’re able to produce,” Palmer says with excitement.

Executive Chef Levi Mezick also works with McNiff to determine what new vegetables and fruits to plant for the rotating seasonal menu. “We’re learning with each other as we go and it has been a lot of fun,” Mezick states about having a garden of this magnitude at their fingertips. “We can grow so many different items, and to have a person that is dedicated to producing these items for the restaurant is simply incredible.”

Incredible, indeed, as the seasonal menu boasts salad greens and baby carrots freshly picked just before dinner service, among other vegetables, fruits and culinary herbs that make their way onto the many plates that fly from the kitchen on any given night.

The restaurant itself is outfitted beautifully with both indoor and outdoor seating, spacious table arrangements, comfortable chairs and gentle lighting, all held together by an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is elegant and the mood is full of passion for culinary creativity and decadent dining—nothing short of the Napa Valley lifestyle.

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Outside of the ingredients they to source from the onsite gardens, Mezick works with local farmers and artisanal food producers to keep the menu as local as possible. “People are constantly stopping by and I am meeting new farmers and producers all the time,” Mezick excitedly states. “We also use the local farmer’s markets in Napa and Saint Helena.”

From local grape seed and olive oils to vinegars, Mezick and his team strive to support the community by using as many hyper-local artisanal food products as possible. In addition, Mezick says of his fish and meat on the menu, “We get what’s good and what’s in season—what’s local and really phenomenal.”

As if the menu couldn’t get any better, small touches like their house-churned butter or their freshly baked focaccia bread make every detail-oriented aspect of Harvest Table’s menu absolutely delicious. Simply put, corners are not being cut— rather, these culinary experts are going the extra mile to make sure every dining experience embodies as much freshness and flavor as possible.

On top of the innovative dishes that Mezick is whipping up and McNiff is growing produce for, Director of Operations Steven Geddes and Sommelier Lauren Helm oversee the wine list, which features a large majority of Napa Valley wines. “Our wine list pays homage to our neighbors in the area,” Palmer states. “However, we noticed that locals would come in looking for something other than a Napa Cab or Chardonnay.” It was at this point that Geddes developed the Blind Vine program, which features a small collection of non-Napa Valley wines for those looking to enjoy wines from other prestigious regions around the world. Like the produce from the garden, the fine selections on the wine list rotate as well.

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Dining at Harvest Table When visiting Harvest Table, there are a few iconic dishes in each part of the menu that you would be remiss if you didn’t try.

The following dishes are just the tip of the iceberg on the extensive menu, so make sure to visit, taste some of these classics and then delve into the rest of the menu’s innovative dishes as you see fit.

Prep Your Palate with Snacks On the snacks portion of the menu, Palmer says, “One of my favorite ‘signature’ dishes is our roasted carrots.” This classic dish has already become a mainstay for the restaurant, and for good reason. Freshly picked baby carrots are roasted in duck fat, then served with buttermilk—made via the process of the house-churned butter—vadouvan spice blend and crunchy granola.

Wonderfully textured and incredibly flavored, this snack is a delectable way to get the dining experience started.

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Another excellent snack option is the immensely fresh oysters, served chilled on a bed of ice with horseradish sorbet and tarragon. Pair these cold, briny and tender oysters with a glass of Domaine Carneros bubbly and your meal will be off to a delicious start.

Pick up the Pace with Starters The pan roasted shrimp and grits holds true to Palmer’s innovative style of classic American cuisine. On the plate, succulent shrimp, house-made Andouille sausage, cheddar cheese and bacon meld together to create one rich, delicious dish. The shrimp and grits, creamy in texture and spicy in flavor, pack a ton of flavor for the start of any meal. Enjoy this mouthwatering dish with the hearty 2010 Syrah from Burgess Cellars and you’ve got yourself a feast for the senses.

For a lighter touch, the tomato and watermelon salad made with basil pesto, verjus and formage blanc is delightful. This salad tastes of summer—it’s fresh, crisp and full of bright flavors that undoubtedly pair well with a glass of Paradigm Winery’s 2014 Rosé of Merlot.

Certainly not to be missed is the foie gras torchon—for those looking for a bite of decadence. Cured in house, this creamy, savory foie gras finds just the right delicate texture while still maintaining concentrated flavor. Each bite melts in your mouth as if it were a warm pat of butter—pure heaven.

Diving into the Plates Squab—it’s a dish that seems to be everywhere in wine country—but Mezick’s preparation is by far one of the most stunning. Tender squab is served with poached plums, stinging nettles purée, fermented turnips and sherry squab jus. The

combination of flavors has perfect synergy; there’s tanginess from the plums, texture from the turnips, and earthiness from the stinging nettles purée—each element complements the juicy squab, which is richly flavored and crisped to perfection on its edges.

Of course, a discussion of the menu cannot be complete without mentioning the Snake River Farms wagyu. These incredible slices of high quality beef are complemented by toasted farro, broccoli rabe, black garlic and sauce bordelaise— an indulgent combination of intensely rich flavors and soft textures. The wagyu, of course, is seared to perfection—just crispy enough on the edges while still being impeccably moist.

Toasted farrow brings forward delicious smoky flavors, while black garlic provides concentrated earthiness—both flavors mingle exceptionally well with the wagyu. This dish is rich and delicate, powerful and yet beautiful in its simplicity. Order this and enjoy with Round Pond Estate’s 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon and you’ve got yourself a match made in heaven.

When to Visit Harvest Table is situated amidst the stunning landscape of the Harvest Inn property, located at 1 Main Street in St. Helena.

The restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and brunch during the same hours on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner service is offered Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and until 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The bar is open 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. To make reservations, call (707) 967-4695 or visit www.harvesttablenapa.com—you’ll be happy you did.

An idyllic resort designed to celebrate the vineyard way of life, Harvest Inn features 78 luxurious guestrooms (including the four all-new Harvest Lofts), two secluded swimming pools, a 26-piece sculpture garden, spa facilities, and much more.

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hen visiting Napa Valley for wine tasting, there are a multitude of experiences from which to choose. Food and wine pairings, educational seminar tastings, vertical tastings of consecutive vintages—the list goes on and on. At Sequoia Grove Vineyards, located in the heart of Napa Valley in Rutherford, the Taste for Cabernet experience offers guests an intimate look at what elements of taste do and do not pair well with Cabernet Sauvignon.

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A Taste for Cabernet Hosted by Sequoia Grove’s Senior Wine Educator, Dean Busquaert, A Taste for Cabernet guides wine and food pairing enthusiasts through Sequoia Grove’s single vineyard bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the top-tier Cabernet blend— Cambium. Following the tasting, guests are invited to taste one ingredient that represents each element of taste, in conjunction Cambium, to experience the way the flavors interact with the wine. In this unique food and wine pairing experience, not all ingredients go well with the wine. This, Busquaert states, allows Cabernet enthusiasts to understand how a great bottle of wine can be enhanced, or even ruined, by the meal it is served with— reinforcing the importance of food and wine pairing synergy.

Leading up to the food and wine pairing portion of the experience, Busquaert urges guests to understand the importance of pairing Cabernet appropriately. He says that so often, someone will taste a wine and love it in the tasting room, but go home and enjoy it with an inappropriate pairing and be completely disappointed. Hearing this more than once is what inspired Busquaert to create the A Taste for Cabernet experience—and guests have been both enlightened and excited by it ever since.

says, and it certainly shows.

In all of the wines poured during the A Taste for Cabernet experience, there is the presence of perfected balance. In each of the Sequoia Grove Cabernets, fruit, acid, tannin and oak are harmonized in perfect synchronicity.

To Pair or Not to Pair For the pairing portion of the experience, grapes, a lemon wedge, coarse pink salt, and brie and aged gouda cheeses are used to represent the elements of taste—and the results of pairing them with Cambium are enlightening. Sequoia Grove’s A Taste for Cabernet, hosted by Senior Wine Educator Dean Busquaert, is both a unique and engaging experience that should not be missed when visiting Napa Valley.

Tasting Terroir Drawing on his own knowledge of Napa Valley and using slides of vineyard images and appellation maps, Busquaert delves deep into the terroir of each single vineyard bottling. Tasting through the unique soils, elevations and sun exposures, guests identify and discuss with Busquaert the influence of terroir and how it affects the finished wines. “This tasting shows you how when you move the same grape from location to location, it changes drastically,” Busquaert states.

Creating Balanced Wine To really allow the terroir to shine in the glass, Winemaker Molly Hill ferments and ages different blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon separately, before blending together the blocks to create each single vineyard bottling—proving just how much variation in terroir there is amongst individual blocks in a single vineyard. In addition to wanting to highlight the terroir, Hill is “adamant about making balanced wines,” Busquaert FALL/WINTER 2015

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Welcome to Harvest Table, Chef Charlie Palmer’s all-new Wine Country kitchen featuring menus that highlight locally sourced ingredients and the best of the Napa Valley.

••• lunch: Wednesday - Friday brunch: Saturday - Sunday dinner: Tuesday - Sunday ••• One Main Street St. Helena, CA 707.967.4695 www.harvesttablenapa.com

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Contemporary American Cuisine French Cuisine French inspired California Cuisine Italian Cuisine French Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary American Cuisine American/Sushi Contemporary American Cuisine

RUTHERFORD Auberge du Soleil – 180 Rutherford Hill Road, 707 963-1211 Rutherford Grill – 1180 Rutherford Road, 707 963-1792

Contemporary American Cuisine Contemporary/Traditional American

ST. HELENA Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen – 1327 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-1200 Contemporary American Cuisine Culinary Institute – 2555 Main Street, 1-888-995-1699 Contemporary American and Worldwide Foods Harvest Table – 1 Main St, St. Helena, 707 967-4695 California Market – 1347 Main Street, 707-963-3799 Traditional American Cuisine Press – 587 St. Helena Highway, 707 967-0550 Steakhouse St. Helena Bistro – 1146 Main St, St. Helena; 707 963-3371 Bistro Terra – 1345 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-8931 Contemporary Asian insipired American Cuisine Tra Vigne Restaurant – 1050 Charter Oak Avenue, 707 963-4444 Italian Cuisine CALISTOGA Barolo – 1457 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-9900 Brannan’s Grill – 1374 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-2233 Calistoga Inn & Brewery – 1250 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-4101 Hydro Bar & Grill – 1403 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-9777 JoLe Restaurant – 1457 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-5938 Solbar – @ Solage, 755 Silverado Trail, 707 226-0850

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