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DISCOV ER THE PINNACLE OF NA PA VA LLE Y HOSPITA LIT Y The Trinchero family has been making wine in Napa Valley since 1948 and Trinchero Napa Valley serves to honor the legacy of founder Mario Trinchero. Our brand new tasting room is a truly unique and inviting space where visitors can gather for an unparalleled Napa Valley experience. Taste exclusive, small-lot, single-vineyard wines from our premiere Napa Valley estates, sample delectable food and wine pairings, and discover the art of winemaking like never before through behind the scenes barrel tastings in our wine cave.

Today, we welcome visitors to be part of our extended family.

Reservations required for the following tasting experiences: WINEMAKER’S SELECTION TASTING in the Legacy Lounge Your choice four wines; includes cheese & charcuterie pairings, Vin Santo and biscotti pairing; $75 per person.

A TASTE OF TERROIR SEMINAR Hosted in the Private Reserve Room A seated side-by-side tasting of four single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, includes cheese and charcuterie plate; $75 per person.

THE ART OF OAK SEMINAR Hosted in the Trinchero Family Cave An interactive and educational barrel tasting including a tour of the winery estate; $95 per person.

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Award-winning wines. Beautiful picnic facilities. facilities. A vibe as lively lively as the wines. wines. Visit Visit us and experience experience the magic magic that is Napa Cellars Cellars,, Ménage Ménage à Trois Trois and Folie Folie à Deux.

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Chandra, Mike, Cathi and RoseAnn at Liana Estates

Welcome to the fall/winter edition of

VERY NAPA VALLEY We invite you to peruse and enjoy our latest issue…it’s our largest to date and should tantalize you to “taste, see and feel” the Napa Valley as we do.

In this issue, we have chosen three AVAs to “inspect”…Oakville, then moving slightly south to Yountville and lastly, Stags Leap. These regions are smack dab in the heart of the valley and have produced, and will continue to produce, some of the most sought after wines in the world. We provide a glimpse into some of our favorite wineries and give you a taste of all that Yountville has to offer from its incredible dining offerings to some fabulous shopping opportunities.

We’ve also included some fun features such as a girls getaway itinerary (page 30) as well as a round up of some of the romantic spots in the valley to experience (page 40). Don’t miss the “look back” that we’ve taken with our “Wine & Legends” story (page 34) as well as the piece on fathers and daughter working together (page 16). Fascinating stuff to realize from whence we came—and from whom.

And don’t miss our wine-related events calendar starting on page 74 as there are loads of fun events on the horizon that you can participate in. We encourage you to use our Dining Guide as a resource for your culinary experiences (page 85).

As always we thank you for your support and hope to see you soon in the Napa Valley where we encourage you to “taste, see and feel” our beautiful wine country.

– Mike, Chandra,RoseAnn and Cathi

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SEQUOIA G RO ROVE OVE WINERY RY We don’t need to create the illusion of quality; we let our wines speak for themselves. Discover an authentic expression of Napa Valley; visit our historic winery and majestic Sequoia trees on the Rutherford bench.

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FEATURES 16 | He Said, She Said Fathers and Daughters Working Together 24 | Cult Wines of Napa Valley

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30 | Girls Getaway The Perfect Combination 34 | A Brief History of (Napa) Wine & Legends 1860-ish to 1985-ish 40 | Seven Romantic Spots in Napa Valley Romancing the Vine

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46 | Fall Down the Rabbit Hole at Napa Valley Museum 80 | New Eats in Napa Valley

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74 | Wine Country Calendar Six Months of Wine-Related Events 85 | Napa Valley Dining Culinary Deliciousness 88 | Map of Napa Valley Find Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Appellations

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48 | Oakville California’s First 100-Point Wine EXPLORING OAKVILLE WINERIES 52 | Robert Mondavi Winery

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52 | Silver Oak Cellars 54 | B Cellars 55 | Napa Cellars

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Changed American Wine History EXPLORING STAGS LEAP WINERIES 58 | Quixote Winery 60 | Chimney Rock

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60 | Ilsley Vineyards 62 | Shafer Vineyards

64 | Yountville Rich in Viticultural History

66 EXPLORING YOUNTVILLE WINERIES 66 | Keever Vineyards 66 | Jessup Cellars 14

REDISCOVER ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY You know our name—it’s synonymous with wines that stand among the world’s finest.

For over 40 years, we’ve been delighting visitors with an inspired mix of award-winning wines, fine cuisine and the best in music and the arts.

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WHAT’S NEW ON THE MENU? Sample our hand-crafted, winery-only Spotlight wines from the stunning Vineyard Tasting Room, or linger on our patios, where beautiful views of the famous To Kalon Vineyard invite you to sip, savor and connect with family and friends.

Visit the To Kalon Room for reserve wines and personal service in a luxurious, intimate setting. Follow the journey from grape to glass with our Signature Tour, or indulge in our leisurely Harvests of Joy wine-pairing lunch. Whether your passion is cheese or chocolate, Chardonnay or Cabernet, we’re waiting to share it with you.

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He Said, She Said Fathers and Daughters Working Together in the Wine Business From Tuscany and Bordeaux to California and Washington, women are taking over the reins at wineries – and quite often they’re the daughters of the winery owners or founders. As they grow up, they are inspired by the passion of their family and join them in the vineyards, in the cellar, in the business office, tasting room or representing the brand on the road.

These daughters are the next generation who will be leading the wine business into a new age.

Very Napa Valley will share insights from four inspirational Napa Valley father-daughter teams and their stories: Grgich Hills Estate, Peju Napa Valley, On Q Wines and Robinson Family Vineyards.

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VIOLET & MILJENKO ‘MIKE’ GRGICH | Photo by Rocco Ceselin

GRGICH HILLS ESTATE Legacy of Generations Mike and Violet Miljenko “Mike” Grgich first gained international recognition at the celebrated “Paris Tasting” of 1976. In a now historic blind tasting, a panel of eminent French judges swirled, sniffed and sipped an array of the fabled white Burgundies of France and a small sampling of upstart Chardonnays from the Napa Valley. When their scores were tallied, the French judges were shocked: they had chosen the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay crafted

by Mike Grgich as the finest white wine in the world! The results stunned the international wine establishment and immediately earned Mike a reputation as one of the greatest winemakers in the world.

While many other Napa wineries pursue strategies of expansion, Mike now 93 years young, along with his daughter, Violet prefer to stay small. Mike commented “Violet has worked full time at the winery since 1988. I have taught her everything I know and passed along my knowledge from living 93 years. The greatest advantage of working with my daughter is I know she won’t take all of that knowledge and experience and leave for another winery.”

“Think of generations – not just years. As a Croatian, family’s very important. People ask me why I’m still working and I tell them it’s not just for me, but for my daughter and her son and future generations.”

Violet has been inspired by her father. “My dad has a passion for life, connects deeply with everyone he meets and has an incredible work ethic.

He is always proud to say that I inherited his genes, and so am I.” Violet advises her peers to “Enjoy the proximity, take pride in your family, have patience, and learn as much as you can.” One family mantra was passed down from his father: “Every day – do your best, learn something new, and make a friend.”

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ARIANA, TONY & LISA PEJU | C. 1985

ARIANA, TONY, LISA PEJU, HERTA (FRONT) | Courtesy of Peju Vineyards

PEJU NAPA VALLEY Setting Up Roots in Rutherford Tony, Ariana and Lisa Tucked down an unusual tree-lined lane off Highway 29, the elegant and warm Peju Winery is an inviting and artistic setting. A family operation, the two daughters are now grown and very much involved.

The love of farming and a passion for wine brought Tony and wife Herta from Los Angeles to Napa in 1982 where they purchased 30 acres of land in Rutherford to find a better way of life for their family. The property included a home from the early 1900s and a sixty-year-old vineyard. Growing up, Ariana and her sister Lisa were involved in every aspect. The two girls harvested grapes and hauled them in the vineyard tractor.

Initially, they suckered vines for a dollar a row.

Even early on, Ariana was showing signs of her business acumen when she renegotiated the rate to five dollars. “Our parents worked so hard to create an idyllic and safe place for us to grow up. They never, ever let us know how difficult and challenging it was to run a vineyard and winery,” she confides.

There was not much action in the Valley back then and not nearly so many wineries, businesses and visitors in Rutherford.

That often left the girls having to find ways to entertain themselves and augment their allowances.

Older sister, Lisa confessed that “we setup a small stand and would sell fruits and vegetables in front of the tasting room – or we’d bring our horse to the winery and let people pet him for 25 cents.” The two sisters still work very well together.

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Dad, Tony Peju has a quiet and friendly executive manner.

“I never just assumed they would become part of the family business. As they got older, we encouraged them to leave Napa to pursue their dreams. If the kids wanted to come back and join the business – it would happen organically.”

It’s not easy to run any business, especially a family business in the wine industry. At some point, founders have to bring the next generation in. “Open communication is the best way to create respect and trust. As a father and founder of the winery, I always made all the decisions for the business.” Over the years, the girls have taken a larger role in the company operations.

Ariana works behind the scenes, overseeing all aspects of the daily business operations. Starting in 2006, she implemented Peju’s environmental plan, converted to solar and is a certified organic winery, a Bay Area Green Business and a Napa Valley Green Winery.

Lisa is the face of Peju and is always on the road, representing the winery both nationally and internationally to build the brand and create new market opportunities.

Tony learned to listen to his daughters’ input and appreciates their fresh ideas. “I’ve had to learn to be open-minded in order to make the best decisions for Peju” and adds that “their insight and ideas have been incredibly helpful.”

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ROBIN, CARRIE, SUSIE , TOM AND KIM | Robinson Family Vineyards

ROBINSON FAMILY VINEYARDS “Work Hard, Play Hard, Laugh Hard and Work a Little Harder” Tom, Susie, Kim, Robin and Carrie Longtime Napa Valley residents, Tom and Susie RobinsonJinks proudly carry on the Robinson Family Vineyards legacy which began in 1967 when Susie’s parents, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Bud Robinson and his wife, Helen, purchased the 78-acre property that is part of what is now known as the renowned Stags Leap District and started a horse/cattle ranch. In 1970, they were convinced to plant the property to vineyards by friends and neighbors, including wineindustry pioneers Nathan Fay and Tom Turnbull. Robinson Family Vineyards was born and with it, the rich tradition in family winemaking that exists to this day.

Susie, a former Army brat, began working in the vineyard and the winery alongside her father as a teenager. Tom Jinks, began helping out in the vineyard in high school when he began dating Susie. The pair married in 1971 and went on to long and successful careers in real estate and construction before “retiring” to full-time vineyard and winery management.

Retirement meant focusing on the everyday operations of the family estate full-time and all the dirty hands, sore backs and endless paperwork that came with it. Daughters Kim, Robin and Carrie have the same work values and passion for the vineyard and have also blessed the family with eight grandchildren (seven boys and one girl) who also work at the winery during summer breaks and on special projects.

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to day operations. Kim and Robin are identical twins and work in the tasting room, the cellar, the crush pad and take turns caring for all the grandchildren and the animals on the property.

I spent a lively afternoon with the family over some incredible wines. Kim commented, “Napa Valley is about farming and we respect the land that we have as well as the sheep, horses, cows and hogs. We love the fact that we work outdoors. And dad is a workaholic. He never stops. To get him to relax, we have to kick him off the property.”

You can sense the pride Tom has in his daughters. Smiling he said, “I have taught them everything I could and made them strong. They can do anything they put their mind to and succeed. They are not afraid of hard work and can do punchdowns during harvest, pour concrete or wield a Skilsaw®.”

The family has a great sense of humor. Robin laughing said, “Dad is crazy about animals. He plays music for the pigs and when the cows are calving he sleeps in his truck next to them to be sure all goes well.”

I asked Kim what inspires her about her father and her answer was truly refreshing in a time when people have such complicated lives. “Hard work and living simply within your means.”

As the party was winding down, granddaughter Alex bounded into the room. We asked her what she wanted to do when she grows up and she said calmly, “a veterinarian and winemaker.” So it continues.

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MEGAN, MARINA, STEVE & AMANDA | ON Q WINERY

Anything is Possible – Steve and Amanda

ON Q WINES

Steve Brady is a dreamer and go-getter who fulfilled his vision of making wines in Napa Valley. He is founder and proprietor of On Q Wines – hand-crafted, ultra-premium wines produced from the finest grapes grown in the Coombsville subappellation. I sat down over a glass of Grenache Noir with Amanda and her father, Steve Brady.

As a young man growing up in Napa Valley, he learned to appreciate and respect the significance of its winemaking history. He planted his first vineyard in his backyard in Brown’s Valley in 2003 with help from his three daughters who have been involved ever since. Steve’s also a semi-pro trumpet player and notes that “the creation of great music and the crafting of world-class wine share a key element: timing.”

Youngest daughter, Marina is in London pursuing her Masters in Marketing Strategy and Innovation. She plans to rejoin the family business. Eldest, Megan is an OB/GYN physician in Chicago.

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that “Amanda can do anything she sets her mind upon. She bought her own house in Napa at age 23.”

Her father was a good role model, taking classes and working countless hours in the vineyard and becoming a winemaker with his own brand. “His passion was inspirational,” Amanda says. “Whether it was school or business, I knew I could turn to him if I needed help.”

Having trusted input from different perspectives is a way to gain insight. “I believe this diversity of thought forces me to look at things from another point of view and come to a more balanced decision,” says Steve. “Amanda provides both a woman’s perspective and one from the younger generation. It never hurts to have two sets of brains working on our challenges.”

The take-away: These four father-daughter wine industry families have learned how to pair wine and family business successfully. Through their hard work and passion about wine and family – Tom Jinks, Mike Grgich, Tony Peju and Steve n Brady have each created a true Napa Valley legacy.

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EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF PROVENANCE Provenance is a leader in the renaissance of Rutherford, Napa Valley’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon appellation and is known for crafting small-lot Bordeaux style wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

Guests can enjoy wine tasting flights and wine by the glass inside our tasting room featuring a one-of-a-kind barrel stave floor made from 960 barrels from the inaugural vintage, or while taking in panoramic views from our outdoor patio and lounge areas.

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Cult Wines of Napa Valley There is no question that Napa Valley, one of the premier growing regions in the world, boasts hundreds of exceptional wineries. With almost 600 wineries spread throughout Napa, there are a handful that, over time have attained a rare recognition and following that is commonly referred to as “cult.”

The cult movement can be said to have begun in the 1990s, when Napa Valley was just beginning to make its mark as a world-class wine region.

There was a renaissance like determination to produce new world wines that would compare favorably with centuries old established wine regions, displaying the unique distinctive personalities of the winemaker, and the terroir.

The cult movement wasn’t part of a long term plan or goal, it just “happened,” evolving over time, one select winery at a time. Cult wines share several common characteristics; they have received multiple 100 point scores, (generally from Robert Parker), and are small production.

These highly sought-after wines are often available only through an allocation list, after being on a wait list of several years, and economically speaking, are pricey. The limited-production of cult wines coupled with a sense of mystery and allure, provides availability only to a select group of wine lovers who have the resources to purchase them.

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Before attaining cult status, a confluence of events has to take place. Grapes must be grown in the “right” terroir with the “right” consultant and winemaker managing the vinification process. These wines express a special “uniqueness” that is recognized by savvy wine consumers and wine professionals.

After the wine receives its first 100 point score, it must then stand the test of time while developing an almost “fanatical” following. Cult wines aren’t planned – there has to be a mixture of luck and being in the right place at the right time with the right elements. You could say that the stars have to be in perfect alignment for a cult wine to be born.

In the Beginning Screaming Eagle In 1995, 19 years after the Judgment of Paris, which put Napa on the world stage, Screaming Eagle’s first release, a 1992 Cabernet, sent a shockwave through the wine world.

Highly acclaimed, receiving a 99 point score from Robert Parker, this vintage sold out quickly, and in no time Screaming Eagle became the highest priced and most sought after wine in Napa Valley. The price skyrocketed as Screaming Eagle set the bar almost impossibly high to reach. This was the first true Napa cult wine, and has received four 100 point Parker scores to date.

Harlan Estate Founded in 1984, Harlan Estate enjoyed a meteoric rise in interest, similar to that of Screaming Eagle. The initial 1990 vintage, released in 1996, received instant acclaim and sold out instantly. The 1994 vintage received 100 points from Robert M. Parker, Jr., the first of five vintages of Harlan Estate to garner a perfect score.

Bond Estates In 1997 William Harlan, collaborating with winemaker Bob Levy, founded BOND, with the express goal of producing single vineyard, Grand Cru quality wine. Including the 2001 vintage, Bond has received a total of five 100 point ratings from Parker.

Additional Cult Trailblazers Screaming Eagle, Harlan and Bond may receive the recognition for being at the forefront of Napa cult wines, but several wineries have followed in their footsteps and remain firmly rooted as having earned cult status:

Colgin Cellars Founded in 1992 by Ann Colgin, a woman of un-parralled vision, Colgin Cellars has amassed twelve 100 point Parker ratings, starting with their 2002 “Tychson Hill” vintage, coincidentally, the same year the new state-of-the-art-winery was completed.

Schrader Cellars Since their first 100 point score, Schrader Cellars received in 2002, has amassed a total of 15 perfect scores, two of them awarded for separate 2013 releases.

Abreu Vineyards Since the 1997 vintage, Abreu Vineyards has earned eight 100 point scores. “When you work with a vineyard long enough, you get to know its personality. You know how to pull the best from it, no matter the vintage. That’s what it takes to make a great wine. A wine that actually may be around—to tell its own story—100 years from now,” says winemaker Abreu in expressing his philosophy.

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Hertelendy Vineyards – A Rising Star

Rising Star Ralph Hertelendy, founder and winemaker of Hertelendy Vineyards has made an immediate impression in the wine world with his initial release of the Hertelendy 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. Praise was instantaneous, receiving a 95 point Robert Parker rating in the December issue of Wine Advocate magazine. Parker states, in part: “A surprise, big time sleeper for me…” and Master Sommelier Ian Cauble commented: “This is, without question, one of the best modern examples of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon we have tasted in quite some time and can easily hold its own in the brass ring of Napa’s superstars.” Will this be the beginning of catapulting Hertelendy into an elite group of Napa Valley cult wines? Only time will tell, but the start is propitious.

Great Uncle Gabor Hertelendy produced wine in Hungary and Ralph Hertelendy has melded old world technique and family traditions to produce exceptional wines, using fruit not only from his own Howell Mountain vineyard, but also sourcing from selective ultra-premium Napa vineyards.

Ralph himself states about his winemaking philosophy: “It’s a profound passion, plus there’s just not enough mind-bending wines in this world. Never compromise quality—quality above all else.” Ralph is determined his wines will be expressive of the terroir and his passion, and does not hesitate to push the envelope in his never-ending quest to approach “perfection.”

In addition to receiving high praise from Parker and Cauble, perhaps one of the most impressive testimonials about Hertelendy’s Cabernet, is that this small-production wine may be found on wine lists of many acclaimed restaurants, such as The French Laundry, Morimoto Napa, Poesia in San Francisco, in addition to a few other select establishments.

For an opportunity to purchase from Hertelendy, sign up on their allocation list via their website: www.hertelendy.com.

Get in on the cutting edge of a wine that may soon rank among the Napa elites and superstars.

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There is no shortage of cult or cult-worthy wineries. The beauty of the trailblazers is that they inspired others to reach for the stars. Other names may not be as well known, but their wines are equal in every respect—-cult worthy, world worthy.

No effort is spared in the creation of Hundred Acre wines.

From hand picking and sorting the fruit, berry by berry, every aspect of the wine that goes into the bottle is totally hands-on and hand crafted. The result of the 100% single-vineyard Cabernets has been an incredible 12 Parker 100 point ratings since 2002, which includes three perfect scores for Hundred Acres Fortification—a fortified Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

There are many other wineries in Napa that are considered as being cult wines and several on the path to attain such status. A few that would fall into these categories would include (but in no way be limited to): Kapcsandy Family Winery, awarded three 100 point scores since 2007: Robert Parker, Jr. – 2007, 2008, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon-Grand Vin; as well as Antonio Galloni – 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Grand Vin; and 2013 Roberta’s Reserve [100% Merlot]; James Suckling – 2013 Roberta’s Reserve). Perhaps Kapcsandy represents the quintessential American success story, beginning in 1956 when Louis fled Hungary, to eventually realize with his son, the American Dream.

Shafer Vineyards, one of the early pioneers in Napa Valley, dating from 1972, has received four 100 point scores since 2001, and Bevan Cellars, where Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo craft ultra-premium wine from both estate and sourced fruit, have garnered three 100 point scores since 2011.

Ultimately, it will be the consumer, the wine lover, the wine collector, that determines “who” will enter, and maintain this elite status.

Mutual Attributes There are many common characteristics shared by cult wines, however perhaps one of the overriding factors that defines the appeal these wines have among wine lovers, collectors and yes, investors, is determined by the intangible personality, dream and vision of the winemaker. There is an exclusivity relating to cult wines that creates strong desire in the hearts of an avid oenophile. It is a wine that simply put, (affordability aside), one must have, to satisfy a dream and a vision, perhaps even a fantasy. That is why, whatever the reason, wine lovers are always looking for “the next” cult wine.

Since Screaming Eagle’s initial release, Napa Valley has shown its wines are able to stand on their own, shoulder to shoulder with the great wines and vintages of the world. Use whatever word you want: Cult, boutique, exclusive, elite, select or just amazing—the cult wines of Napa Valley occupy a very exclusive space; they set the bar high for others, they are wines that most wine lovers can only dream about attaining, but what dreams n they are!

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Girls Getaway What is the perfect combination for fun? Start with a sunny weekend, talk your best friend into riding shotgun and head to the Napa Valley for a Girls Getaway!

What could be better than gabbing with your BFF over a luscious glass of wine while gazing at vineyards stretching out for miles, getting decadently soothing massages and dishing over an artisanal cheese and charcuterie platter at a trendy wine bar?

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Here’s the plan… start with lunch on the famed Napa Valley Wine Train. The gracious staff at the station will take a photo of you and your bestie before escorting you to an elegant window table for a magnificent meal and a constantly changing array of dazzling scenery. Choose the Vista Dome for a truly panoramic display of wine country glory.

A complementary glass of bubbles will be delivered to your table to set the tone for your afternoon of friendship and delightful indulgence.

Next you’ll be presented with a menu featuring several enticing options of chef prepared courses. Best of all, your meal swill be served at a leisurely pace as the train rolls past some of the most stunning landscapes imaginable, giving you and your friend plenty of time to catch up on each other’s escapades.

When you arrive back in Napa, you’re only a few blocks from one of the most peaceful and calming spots in the Valley. St. Pierre Massage and Spa has been a fixture in downtown Napa for nearly ten years and a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Opt for their spa special of a 45 minute aromatherapy message, followed by a relaxing foot treatment.

For just $99, the two of you will enjoy over an hour of pure bliss.

By now you are probably a little hungry again. Downtown Napa boasts a plethora of cool eateries, but none hipper than the Carpe Diem Wine Bar. Tempting treats they are famous for include the ostrich burger with cranberry coriander compote, sinfully yummy brie and truffle fries or the housemade burrata served with Cabernet sea salt, basil crystals and grilled bread. For simpler, but equally tasty fare, opt for one of the artisanal cheese and charcuterie selections to accompany the last glass of Pinot of the night.

One of the best features of a getaway to Napa is the fact that you can easily stroll back to a lovely hotel with a view of the Napa River, eliminating the need for one of you to pass on that final pour. The Napa River Inn is located in the downtown area and is within walking distance to dozens of restaurants, chic shopping and a pleasant walking path winding alongside the river that is perfect for one last good chat and a little calorie burning! n VERY NAPA VALLEY

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A Brief History of (Napa) Wine & Legends GEORGES DE LATOUR | Courtesy of Beaulieu Vineyards

1860-ish to 1985-ish It’s probably a good thing that articles like this, curating the semi-official history of the Napa Valley, come up every few years, showing a need for reminders which would be unnecessary in a less-dynamic business, region or philosophy of life. To situate Napa and its history is to understand it as just one example of what makes the Bay Area so very different from most other spots anywhere. It’s not just a place that’s difficult to get to or live in, but it’s also a place driven by the desire to strike out on one’s own and make something of the world around us in a way which leaves a lasting, yet untainted heritage. In that light, Napa is simply the best exemplar, the figures, organizations and movements discussed here, only the tip of the human drive and effort, which transformed a region based on visions of possibility and willingness to take unreasonable risk for uncertain rewards.

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ROBERT & PETER MONDAVI, CENTER | Courtesy of C. Mondavi & Family

This is, indeed, an interesting moment in the history of Napa—the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the iconic Mondavi Winery and its mission-style bell tower in the heart of the Valley on Highway 29—to turn and really see the stages of development which have brought us to today. And there are definite periods produced, as history often is, by external events as much as internally derived outcomes; no surprise, then, that the story of today’s Napa has plenty of both. The Valley’s version slowly and sometimes not-so-slowly morphed unbelievably gorgeous rolling hillsides into equally impressive if no less beautiful in their own ways flowing rows of vines viewed through raised glasses at afternoon’s ebb. I’m not being grandiose in saying these descriptions—writers have said the same and more for several hundred years at this point about “the Napa Valley.” As the signs next to today’s vineyards say in the words of Robert Louis Stevenson from way back in 1880, “wine is bottled poetry.”

Early Contributors So, we can start to divide the story of “early” Napa into two phases: the “boom and bust” of early settlers through to the crash of Prohibition, and then the span of time of tremendous self-driven growth both in terms of wineries and winegrowing knowledge I would call “the great building,” the likes of which is often imitated but very seldomly repeated in wine regions around the world. While the former era is a time mostly remembered through random names scattered on maps and street signs throughout the Valley, the latter spans from World War II through to the mid-1980s. During this time Napa went from a handful of wineries, just barely surviving on sacramental 36

wines and railroaded grape shipments to Eastern home-based winemakers, to hundreds of wineries … an explosion not just of vineyards beyond previous bounds but of the idea of “Napa” itself in the minds of a tremendously varied range of people: wine lovers, entrepreneurs, natural-land use supporters, idealists, researchers of all stripes, international corporations, five million annual physical visitors, and countless others inspired to enjoy wine, make wine or grow vines—the list seems endless.

That earliest Napa began was not with absent land holders but with people whose impact is still felt now. They recognized real differences within, and thus created multiple subappellations still used today. George C. Yount and his meticulous mapping of the mid-Valley micro-differences come immediately to mind and meticulously housed at St. Supéry.

The understanding of the uniqueness of our ocean-influenced, extemely narrow valley brought major impacts to the winemaking table, which is perhaps insight into why every major branch of extremely well-known European winegrowing is seen in who remains from this period, testament to this vision and understanding of real, true, no-hype uniqueness: between Charles Krug’s founding of the first commercial winery in 1861 and Georges de Latour’s founding of Beaulieu Vineyards (BV) in 1900, the likes of Joseph Schram of Schramsberg, Gustave Niebaum of Inglenook, and the Beringer brothers, Jacob and Frederick, all opened their still-extant doors. Each underwent unique dips and rises, but each has earned its mention of long-lasting excellence for a reason. They were right, which is why prior to Prohibition, there were almost 200 wineries doing a brisk business before that all-too-humaninduced crash.

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Moving on past that interregnum, the 1940s marked a turning point, not just because of the end of the war, but because of growing logistics: it takes about seven years before the first vintage of a newly planted, post-Prohibition red grapevineyard could possibly be ready to drink; several of those major early producers re-opened and several others arrived or came into their own: Georges de Latour at BV, John Daniel at Inglenook, Louis M. Martini also found his eponymous spot, and Robert and Peter Mondavi’s revival of Charles Krug.

Most importantly for the foundation of future Napa enology, Andre Tchelistcheff, cellarmaster of cellarmasters at BV for half a century, came to the Valley. He brought not just a tremendous range of winegrowing knowledge but the ethos of the vital importance of knowledge creation and abundant sharing. This was echoed by the creation of the Napa Valley Vintners and the research impacts from the post-Prohibition re-founding of the UC Davis Viticlture and Enology Program in 1935.

Because of the master’s influence on generations of subsequent winemakers in Napa and throughout California, the vintners’ pooled resources and marketing acumen which created “brand Napa,” and the constant and ongoing research done in Davis and Napa to create better winegrowing techniques, seven wineries in 1944 have become almost 600 wineries today.

eight surrounding Bay Area counties. Correspondingly as landmark and earthshattering was the (in)famous Paris Tasting of 1976, pitting the “best” of French old and first growths against the “upstarts” from Napa. The Judgment produced the totally unexpected results of Mike Grgich’s Chardonnay from Bo Barrett’s Chateau Montelena and Warren Winiarski’s Cabernet Sauvignon from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars as the respective bests in the world, totally undoing in one afternoon decades, if not centuries, of arrogant preconceptions about New World wines. The film Bottle Shock wonderfully describes this story which spawned the next round of in-Valley propagation when Grgich almost immediately went on to found his own widely recognized Grgich Hills Estate, setting in motion many more wineries to come).

1976 also marked two important appellation moments.

One with the founding of Domaine Chandon. So many who worked for this one company stayed in the wine business, founding their own wineries and vineyards—a testament to the contination of the Valley ethos of self-support. Second is the recognition of Los Carneros and Mt. Veeder as prime growing locations also sparked a tremendous planting surge of both ocean-facing, shallow-rooted, cold-loving varieties in the south and deep-rooting, insane-angle-loving heat-needing grapes up into the hillsides up and down the Valley and all its major and minor tributaries, setting in motion a series of landuse votes and marketing battles.

Standout Moments

Napa Valley Vintner Wine Auction

Lightly skipping forward again through the ripples of those tremendous first-generation contributions gives us the following standout moments from amongst the almost-infinite series of micro-dramas in what the creation and maintaince of a vineyard or winery truly is.

In 1966, Robert Mondavi left Charles Krug to create his own place, and the impact of that move is much, much more than the wines themselves as Robert Mondavi was, unabashedly, not a winemaker. He was, rather, the progentitor of dreams for two generations of American wine drinkers through an endless range of events, tastings, competitions and proselytizing—to this day, Mondavi Private Reserve is a benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon bottling for these reasons and the most important of all: location, location, location. His brother, Peter, remaining at Charles Krug, more quietly but no less more impactfully changed the behind-the-scenes logistics and methods of a host of viticultural, enological and marketing practices, including vintage dating, cold fermentations and sterile filtering, amongst countless others.

Equally, as demonstrated above, the place itself matters in many ways, which is why 1968’s establishment of the nation’s first agricultural preserve is such a landmark for so many varied groups of people. By limiting growth of one kind in order to foster the creation of another, agriculture-based Napa has stayed rural despite the rise of urbanization in the other

1981 marks the beginning of the third period with the first Napa Valley Vintner Wine Auction, heralding the arrival of the “big money” 1980s. In the following three decades, as result of the annual wine auction, many millions of dollars went directly back into local community housing and education efforts, repeating again the ethos that Napa supports and nurtures its own via community stewardship: the children and wine workers helped then are now wine professionals and winery or vineyard owners themselves in many instances because of almost $200 million in community support.

The decision to stop for here, at 1985, is an arbitrary but nonrandom one as the mid-decade does, truly, mark an inflection point because of the outbreak of Phylloxera throughout the Valley and the need to re-plant vast stretches of what are now fully-mature vines, themselves now being pulled out and replanted at a much less frantic pace today. The insights and solutions to deal with that industry-wide misstep created the first wave of Napa “cults.” From the literal ashes of burnt, infectionfighting piles of vines sprang Bryant and Colgin, Dalla Valle and Dominus, Forman and Harlan, Opus One and Screaming Eagle, Staglin and Whitehall Lane, and on the list could go, which is where “Part the Second” will begin, my friends. Until then, Salud! and take in anew the liquid bounty from adventurers, willing to risk it all to make wines so wonderful, we sing their n praises centuries later still. Enjoy!

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Seven Romantic Spots in Napa Valley Romancing the Vine The wine country promises to be one of the most romantic regions in the world, and with good reason. The Napa Valley offers a variety of intimate experiences to warm the hearts of any couple traveling through this fertile area. Here are just seven ways to spice up your weekend!

The Caves at Soda Canyon If you’re looking for a unique wine tasting experience with you and your honey, this is the place for you. The caves have become one of the most popular destinations in Napa Valley for lovers who hold a burning passion for wine. High on the mountain, The Caves sits above the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley and houses four family wineries underground. The Caves are stunning with unmatched wine, food, music and hospitality at every turn. The wines are hand-crafted and limited in production, fermenting in an impressive number of oak barrels, stainless steel tanks and concrete egg-shaped fermenters which you can see for yourself during a custom tour. The Caves offer three level tours by reservation and usually runs one to two hours. If you have an affinity for stunning scenic views, select fine wines, and a love for the mysterious, the Caves at Soda Canyon awaits your arrival!

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Napa Valley Balloons

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Take an enchanting hot air balloon adventure over the beautiful Napa Valley. Enjoy the treetops, lush vineyards and magnificent panoramic views soaring high above the wine country. The balloon ride lifts off in the early morning with complimentary pre-flight coffee, tea and pastries. Napa Valley Balloons, Inc, takes you up in the newest, most colorful hot air balloons. They can comfortably accommodate groups from 2 to 20 passengers per balloon. An experienced and licensed pilot acts as guide during your one-hour flight to point out distinguishable places and answer any questions you might have. Once back on the ground, you will celebrate with Napa Valley’s finest sparkling wines at Domaine Chandon’s Etoile restaurant. Their American-style, post-flight breakfast will fill you up and leave you satisfied.

Villagio Inn & Spa

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Villagio Inn & Spa is known for their stellar reputation and the Villagio Inn, guests can enjoy an open and spacious atrium, European water fountains, tranquil pools and cascading waterfalls. The soothing atmosphere promises a relaxing time with the spa’s menu of exceptional experiences.

The spa areas are separated for men and women and designed for complete privacy. They offer six state-of-the-art massage treatment rooms, one facial room, one nail treatment room and five intimate, private spa suites and a number of top amenities, relaxation lounges with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, Swiss experience showers, steam, sauna and hydrotherapy soaking baths.

For a total indulgent and immersive experience, you must try the Spa Villagio’s private suites. A personal space where a customized spa session is created with your choice of scents, sound, and spa refreshments for treatments and therapies.

Fireplaces, sunken jetted soaking tubs, steam showers, wet bars, televisions and Bose sound systems surround you.

The treatment packages blend Mediterranean influences with therapeutic ingredients native to Napa Valley. A professional staff is trained in the healing arts and guarantees that special touch which remains the hallmark of the Four Diamond award-winning Villagio Inn & Spa.

Bouchon Bakery

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Start your morning with some freshly made treats and coffee from Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery in their courtyard near charming downtown in Yountville. The Bouchon Bakery offers French-inspired delicacies such as fresh-baked bread, delectable pastries and cookies, take-out sandwiches and perfectly blended coffee drinks. All of their recipes are based on traditional French baking techniques – beautiful to behold, but even better to eat. They are famous for their macaroons.

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The Napa Valley Wine Train

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Take a romantic ride back in time with your sweetheart.

The Napa Valley Wine Train’s Winery Tours offers a complete Napa Valley experience with a multiple course gourmet meal, an exclusive tour and wine tasting at one of their many exceptional partner wineries (Merryvale Vineyards, Castello di Amorosa, Grgich Hills, Charles Krug, Raymond Winery and more). The thirty-six mile round trip journey lasts three hours to and from historic wineries and through the Valley: Oak Knoll, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and St. Helena. The Wine Train offers an award-winning wine list.

For those looking for dining options steeped in wine and romance, try the Romance on the Rails Dinner which includes one welcome glass of sparkling and two glasses of Private Label wine while taking in the panoramic views of the wine country.

Milliken Creek Hotel & Spa Cozy up at the boutique Milliken Creek Hotel & Spa hidden away on three acres overlooking the bountiful Napa River. This idyllic spot is known for their romantic ambience, intimate setting and therapeutic massages. They offer bundled packages for lovers on vacation, scrumptious gourmet breakfasts wherever you wish (in your room or al fresco on the Waterfall Terrace), and a magic hour of complimentary wine and cheese reception where you can unwind and meet with local vintners and staff. The hotel also provides a Complimentary Romance Turndown service, which comes with a split of Champagne, rose petals, candles, music and chocolate-covered strawberries.

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Pizza on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery For a romantic bite under the open sky, Charles Krug’s Cucina di Rosa fires things up in the oven. Mouth-watering pizzas, paired with Charles Krug Wines makes for a fun and decadent evening. The Charles Krug Winery lawn offers the perfect setting for wine lovers to relax and enjoy each other.

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Experience the best Napa Valley has to offer … in the Heart of Downtown Napa SHOPPING Amelia’s Gifts – A tasteful assortment of Napa Valley lifestyle products Cake Plate Women’s Boutique – Designer women’s clothing/accessories with timeless styles Danielle – Beautiful clothing from France, Italy, Germany & the U.S. Helen Lyall clothes for women – Some of the greatest designer clothing, shoes & accessories Ivy, Twig & Twine… by Michael Holmes – Sophisticated casual, home and garden décor Marie Lyall shoes – Designer footwear and accessories for him and her Napa River Velo – Some of the world’s best the bicycles and accessories Scott Lyall clothes for men – One-on-one experience that fits everyone’s lifestyle Sidestreet – Luxury Lifestyle Products – Travel/shaving accessories, fine cigars, custom suits/shirts

DINING Angéle Restaurant & Bar – French country restaurant and bar … refined bistro fare Basalt – California cuisine drawing influences from early traditions of Mexico & Spain Celadon – Award-winning ‘Global Comfort Food’ Frati Gelato Café – Authentic gelato, Panini, espresso and Italian treats Morimoto Napa – Western/Japanese cuisine by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto Napa General Store – Breakfast and lunch, wine tastings and locally made gifts Silo’s – A music venue reminiscent of a classic Chicago speakeasy Sweetie Pies – Award-winning cafe: pastries, desserts, artisanal breads The Corner – Modern American cuisine, crafted cocktails with rare spirits and a library-style wine shop The Pear Southern Bistro – Infusion of flavors from New Orleans and the deep South Vintage Sweet Shoppe – Handmade chocolates; wines and ports pairings

PAMPERING Napa River Inn & Spa – Gracious accommodations; friendly, personalized service The Spa at the Napa River Inn – Massage and Specialty Treatments Wood and Rowan Nail Spa – For great looking nails!

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Napa Valley Welcome Center The perfect starting point for new and returning guests

Fall Down the Rabbit Hole at Napa Valley Museum Napa Valley Museum invites visitors to a modern-day Alice in Wonderland adventure.

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Innovative Independent Video Games is a bold interactive exhibition at Napa Valley Museum that invites visitors into the world of independently produced video games that are about more than just “play.”

Ten fully playable gaming stations feature both well known and fringe indie games including Braid, Lumino City, Antichamber, Gravity Ghost and Passage. Visitors learn about the innovative approaches indie developers take to crafting games that challenge narrative tropes, upend traditional game mechanics and question the limits of the definition of a game. Empathy is explored within narrative games like That Dragon, Cancer and Coming Out Simulator, and the worlds of Mountain and Hohokum are discovered without worrying about fighting off enemies.

In addition to the ten fully playable games and interactive media stations, a full schedule of public programs enhances the Museum experience, including retro gaming marathons, family fun days, character development workshops for budding game-designers and free movie nights.

An exhibit that explores the art and design of digital media is new ground for the venerable art and history museum. When asked, “Why an exhibit about video games?” Curator Meagan Doud explains, “Our goal with this exhibition is to elevate the under-appreciated artistry and creativity of independent game developers, support the genre’s development, provoke audiences to reconsider the merits of gaming, relate with the vast numbers of people who game and reveal an unexpected world of possibility for visitors.”

Keeping with the themes of innovation and challenging established thinking, the Museum employed a novel approach to the overall design of the exhibit. Forty-five students from Napa’s New Technology High School worked alongside Museum staff in a semester-long, project-based learning effort to develop core exhibit content. Teacher Lisa Gottfried’s “Game Design and Visual Effects” classes played a significant role in the exhibition’s development, which includes student-developed learning stations where visitors explore 3D modeling, the importance of music in video games and game mechanics.

“Down the Rabbit Hole” is on view Wednesdays through Sundays through January 8, 2017. For the latest information on upcoming events, programs and other exhibits, visit the Museum’s website at www.NapaValleyMuseum.org. Admission is $7 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for youth. Free for Yountville Veteran’s Home residents, and active military. Napa Valley Museum is located at 55 Presidents Circle in Yountville, CA 94599. n VERY NAPA VALLEY

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hen visiting Napa Valley, one has a plethora of choices as to where to imbibe, stay and play. This premier wine region, known world-wide for its idyllic vineyards and emerald

hills, offers visitors ample inspiration and near limitless options.

With over five hundred Napa wineries and dozens upon dozens of dining establishments, it would take a lifetime to explore the area.

To learn the most about the famous Valley, it is best to segment it into smaller parts rather than attempting to take in the entire region all at once. Luckily, at the very foot of Napa Valley, there are three distinct appellations: Oakville, Stags Leap and Yountville.

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OAKVILLE California’s First 100-Point Wine Oakville terroir is arguably the most coveted land in the Napa Valley, with plantable land selling for upwards of a million dollars per acre, officially making it the most expensive vineyard property in North America. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon is the undeniable king.

A tiny district that encompasses a two-mile-wide strip of dirt which extends up to the 1,000 feet into the Vaca Mountains and 500 feet into the Mayacamas, it’s home to great diversity of soil types. Consequently, it’s also home to many of Napa Valley’s premier wine producers. A confluence of extraordinary terroir supported by world-class viticulturists, vintners and winemakers have produced unprecedented results—Oakville is the birthplace of many of the world’s most coveted Cabernets.

Its weather and soil conditions resemble the fable of Goldilocks—not too much, not too little, everything is just right. The area’s wineries routinely produce Cabernets that are lush and complex, showing great structure along with balanced acidity and tannins. In addition, other varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese and Zinfandel thrive there, along with a smattering of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Oakville is home to such renown producers as Groth, (California’s first 100-point wine, 1985 Groth Reserve), Nickel and Nickel, Opus One and Joseph Phelps. It also spawned “cult wine” producers such as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. New stars such Bevan Cellars and MacDonald are turning heads. Getting on these new “cults-to-be” mailing lists before they close should be a top priority for fervent oenophiles.

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Robert Mondavi Winery No reference to Oakville could ever be complete without writing about the iconic Robert Mondavi. In 1966, Robert Mondavi launched his namesake brand, the first major US winery since the repeal of Prohibition. Mondavi wines would become a reference point for California wine for decades to come. His overarching belief in the role of terroir as a foundation for great wine solidified his prominence in California winemaking history. The brand was built around grapes grown in the legendary 440-acre To Kalon vineyard, a piece of land known for producing some of the most famous Cabernets in the world. In 1968, in addition to producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Mr. Mondavi launched one of the most successful wines in Napa Valley history, a barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc that he named “Fumé Blanc.” One specific bottling made with fruit grown on a five-acre block planted in 1945, named I-Block, is one of the most coveted Napa white wines. The brand’s current winemaker, Genevieve Janssens continues the founder’s tradition of crafting balanced wines that reflect the very essence of the vineyards.

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“Life is” always “a Cabernet” at the ever-influential Silver Oak Cellars. They established a powerful precedent by single-mindedly focusing on one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. For forty years, Silver Oak bucked the trends and stuck to their motto of crafting approachable wines, aged in new and used oak, that can be enjoyed upon release, or easily cellared. Founded in 1972 by oil magnate Ray Duncan and viticulturist/winemaker late Justin Meyers, the brand steadily built momentum as one of the most recognized American wines. The fruit comes from estate Napa and Alexander Valley vineyards as well as select growers. The wine is aged for 25 months in American oak, and rests in bottle for 14 months, an unusual aging regimen that allows the wines to reach greater potential prior to release. Production has increased over the years, yet the quality and commitment to excellence in the vineyard and the cellar remained. Ray’s son, David, is forging ahead with his “fifty-year plan” that is rooted in innovation, sustainability, land improvement and stellar customer service.

Their unwavering commitment to sustainability resulted in being awarded a Napa Green Winery Certification acknowledging their efforts in water and energy conservation. Their release parties are legendary, with consumers queuing up for rare library offerings and large formats. The winery chef, Dominic Orsini, a CIA graduate, creates inventive dishes that complement the wines using seasonal ingredients, partly sourced from the winery’s own gardens.

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An extraordinary destination.

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• 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.

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B Cellars Another favorite is a relative newcomer, B Cellars. It is the brainchild of owners Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys, who share a mutual passion for inspired wine and food pairings. Keys, a former Four Seasons executive and Borsack, a luxury goods company co-owner, were determined to offer a different, and decidedly upscale, consumer winery experience. They named their soon-tobe winery B Cellars as an homage to Brix, a term that refers to sugar content, used by winemakers. To actualize their wine vision, they hired a skilled winemaker, Kirk Venge, son of renown vintner, Niles Venge who created California’s first 100-point wine. The aim was to make wines utilizing top vineyards and cohesively blending several varieties. Securing fruit contracts from famed grower Andy Beckstoffer has given Kirk an opportunity to craft a diverse portfolio of stellar wines. To complete their dream scenario, they brought on the accomplished Napa Valley chef, Derek Kuntz. Chef Kuntz’s creative menus celebrate seasonal ingredients; sourcing fresh produce from the winery’s garden, and fashioning inventive wine pairings using housemade bread, jams, and cheeses.

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Napa Cellars Located in the heart of Oakville, Napa Cellars is another noteworthy brand. Its original owner, Charlie R. Woods, acquired five acres of land. He founded the winery in 1968 with the intent of making a variety of red wines. The Trinchero Family now owns Napa Cellars and hired its current winemaker, Joe Shirley. He crafts a large portfolio of well-priced wines, which are designed to deliver value, consistency and quality to the consumer. Crafting palate-friendly wines that also offer age-ability requires great fruit sources, and Shirley has those resources at his fingertips. He is able to pick and choose the best fruit from several Napa appellations.

He is a master blender and makes several red blends, as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and small lots of sparkling and late harvest wines.

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STAGS LEAP DISTRICT Changed American Wine History Next door to venerable Oakville district, lies Stags Leap District. The first winery was built there in 1878 and is now home to Regusci Winery. 1893 marks the first recorded mention of “Stag’s Leap” as the namesake of a winery started by entrepreneur, Horatio Chase. The name’s origin is unknown, although most believe it’s an homage to a tale referencing a clever stag, who eluded hunters by leaping from peak to peak.

The arrival of Prohibition left little chances of making wine.

Additionally, due to dreaded phylloxera vine disease, many vineyards were converted to fruit orchards. In 1961, Nathan Fay revived the region by planting his first vineyard, seventy acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines along Silverado Trail. Notably, at the time, only 800 acres of Cabernet existed in the entire country. By contrast, today there are close to 90,000 acres in California alone.

The district catapulted to worldwide fame in 1976 during what’s now known as the “Judgement of Paris.” At a Parisian blind tasting, nine French judges chose 1973 Stags Leap Cellars Cabernet over French First Growths. This coup d’état changed the course of American wine history. It showed that California wines could compete on the world’s stage.

The region was awarded its sub-appellational status due to the unique soil composition. Partly volcanic, partly clay-like loam, these gravely terroirs have great drainage which results in vines that yield powerful fruit, full of intense flavor. Wide day/night temperature shifts allow the fruit to achieve perfect ripeness.

The signature varietal of Stag’s Leap is, undoubtedly, Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot. However, don’t underestimate its other grape prowess. There are some excellent Chardonnays and Petite Sirahs crafted there as well.

Quixote Winery The Petite Syrah grown by Quixote Winery, once tasted, can be never forgotten. Quixote certainly stands out from other wineries. Carl Doumani, the original proprietor, commissioned renown Austrian architect, Friedenreich Hundertwasser to design the winery. Hundertwasser believes that perfection in a form of straight lines is too stifling, so his designs were always “outside the lines.” Part art, part whimsy, visitors feel as though they have fallen into a fairy-tale.

Surrounded by sunlit hills and an idyllic, vineyard-covered landscape, Quixote is home to twenty-nine acres of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petite Syrah and Petit Verdot.

(Doumani vowed never to plant any white varieties.) Carl chose to focus on Petite Syrah. He turned out to be an uncommon visionary; it turned out that the site’s unique soil confluence was ideally suited for this variety. Winemakers Aaron Pott and Damon Bailey craft the most exciting Petite Syrah in the Valley. In addition, they produce phenomenal Cabernets and a tiny bit of Malbec, all from organically farmed vineyards. Their wines are stunningly delicious on release, yet infinitely age-worthy.

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Chimney Rock Another significant Stags Leap winery is Chimney Rock. Hack and Stella Wilson bought 180 acres in Stags Leap District in 1980 and started planting vineyards. Their first wines were released in 1989.

Disaster struck soon after in the form of phylloxera, forcing replanting. The upside was a better understanding of the soil types, expanded knowledge of rootstock and better matched clonal selections. In 2004, Terlato family acquired the estate, pursuing further plantings, and maintaining the highest quality control. With 119 acres under vine, under the careful tutelage of winemaker Elizabeth Vianna, the property turns out wines of distinction and finesse. Elizabeth is a vineyardist, who coaxes out the site’s full potential.

She is an intuitive artisan, who practices lowintervention, authentic style of winemaking.

Dedicated to dominantly Bordeaux varieties, the wines showcase Stags Leap Districts’ terroir advantage. The building itself, modeled after South African Cape Dutch-style architecture, is a great place to visit. Their tastings are both informative and fun.

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Ilsley Vineyards One, off-the-beaten-path winery well worth visiting is Ilsley Vineyards. The wines are a testimony to more than sixty years of excellence in farming. Their story started 100 years ago when Ernest and June Ilsley first came to Napa Valley. It was Robert Mondavi that, in 1964, suggested to Ilsleys that their newly acquired ranch be planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1966, they found themselves growing fruit for both Robert Mondavi Winery and Charles Krug. In 1985, Ernest became one of the original concept creators for what is now known as Stags Leap AVA. The next generation, Ed and Sandy, took up residence in 1962 and began to grow grapes. Everyone in the family, including their children, who are now adults, are hands-on.

Dedicated mainly to Bordeaux varieties, the family’s viticultural prowess spans several decades of trial and triumph. Now armed with state-of-the-art modern tools, every aspect of the vineyard is monitored.

Winemaker Heather Pyle joined Ilsley in 2009, having previously worked at Robert Mondavi Winery.

She makes small lots of delicious, ILSLEY VINEYARDS charming and age-worthy wines.

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Visit our Stags Leap District estate to experience an intimate seated tasting, exclusive behind the scenes tour, our award-winning Cape Dutch architecture, delicious wines and breathtaking views of the Palisades.

OPEN 10-5 DAILY Call 800-257-2641 to make your appointment.

5350 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558

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Shafer Vineyards Speaking of Shafer, if you can secure an appointment at this treasure trove of all things great about Napa Valley wine, you will be in great hands. Adjacent to Quixote, it has been an exemplary entity in viticulture, winemaking and charitable giving. In 1972, founder, John Shafer left a flourishing career in the Midwest to become one of the most revered figures in Napa Valley. Replanting the vineyards, originally planted in the 1920s, Shafer released his first Cabernet in 1978. It has been consistency wowing consumers and critics alike ever since.

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Stags Leap District’s Vineyard to Vintner Weekend April 28-30, 2017 Each year the wineries of the Stags Leap District open their doors for one weekend. The ‘Vineyard to Vintner’ weekend offers intimate opportunities to taste the appellation’s world-class Cabernet Sauvignons while mingling with the winery owners, winemakers and vintners.

The weekend provides personal and backstage access to vintners’ private homes and historic wineries, with Friday night winemaker dinners, as well as tours and barrel tastings amongst the glorious vineyards and billowing Palisades of the Stags Leap District. The grand finale vintner-hosted Sunday brunch features a sneak preview of the Appellation Collection. Visitors are able to choose their experiences and visit many of the twenty Stags Leap District Winegrower member wineries during Saturday open houses. Tickets for 2017 will be released early February and ticket pricing will be announced this fall.

Visit stagsleapdistrict.com/v2v.php for more information.

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Stags Leap District 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 Napa Valley 707.944.2659 6126 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 707.944.2659

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Wine Spectator: Spectator: 93 2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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YOUNTVILLE Rich in Viticultural History The Yountville district became a sub-appellation of Napa Valley in 1998. It’s viticultural history, however, started in the 1800s, when George Calvert Yount first planted vineyards near the town which now bears his name. When Yount first saw the Napa Valley, he said, “In such a place I should love to live and die.” He settled there in 1836, and planted the first vineyard in the Valley.

Today, there are 2,700 acres under vine, thriving in rich, varied soils amid a unique microclimate; the valley’s chilliest region. The long, cool growing season produces age-worthy wines that show concentrated flavors and velvety tannins. The dominant varieties cultivated there are Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauviginon.

It’s easy to walk (or bike) the entire town, given it’s a little over a mile long … be sure to take advantage of its Art Walk.

WWW.VISITNAPAVALLEY.COM | BY BOB MCCLENAHAN

Keever Vineyards There is a plethora of wineries in the region, despite the appellation’s diminutive size. However, many can only be visited by prearranged appointment. One such standout is Keever Vineyards. Bill and Olga Keever fell in love with panoramic valley views and decided to plant a vineyard. Enter Jim Barbour, viticulturist extraordinaire, who turned a former horse farm into a stable of premium vineyards. They have been making spectacular wines under the skillful tutelage of superstar winemaker, Celia Welch. No detail is overlooked, down to custom-designed tanks and tireless tastings involving the family members along with Celia’s venerable palate. The winery is clearly a family affair, with every member fulfilling either a production, administrative or marketing role.

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Jessup Cellars The beauty of visiting downtown Yountville is the proximity of some of the Valley’s finest tasting rooms and restaurants, all within a negligible walking distance. One of the town’s most popular tasting rooms is Jessup Cellars, a beloved destination in Napa. Built by four families, all veteran wine enthusiasts, they wanted to create the friendliest destinations in the valley. The tasting room houses an art gallery featuring rotating exhibits of local and national artists. A wide selection of red wines awaits.

In addition to creating stellar wines, they are known for their unwavering support of the local community.

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While You’re Here Don’t miss Maisonry, a unique design and wine gallery with a wellcurated portfolio of winery participants that are sure to impress any discerning wine enthusiast.

On the other end of the street is Silver Trident Winery furnished with Ralph Lauren Home, a pairing of great wine and world-class home decor.

Bob Binder, a co-founder of deluxe Oceania Cruises, and his partner Walter Jost, a past president of one of the world’s most significant travel companies, founded the brand out of their desire to make hand-crafted, small-production wines, suited for any dinner table. In addition, they’ve joined forces with the legendary designer, Ralph Lauren, to furnish a Tasting Home which offers not only a fantastic portfolio of wine but also the Ralph Lauren Home décor that surrounds you as well.

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JCB Tasting Salon and Atelier by JCB There is a newcomer to the Yountville tasting room and culinary scene — JCB Tasting Salon and Atelier by JCB. Wine entrepreneur Jean-Charles Boisset’s vision, creativity and tenacity struck again and the result is spectacular. This gourmand’s paradise offers an exciting medley of carefully selected tasty treats featuring local products. Customdesigned jewelry, perfumes, candles as well as world-renown brands such as Baccarat, Bernardaud, Christofle adorn this opulent space. The facility also offers a private tasting area where guests can taste the finest wines from the JCB Collection alongside beautiful adornments.

Next door, nosh on fine cheese and charcuterie from Atelier by JCB and learn how to pair these treats with wines from the extensive list in the Salon. This new wine tasting and retail space is the epicenter of Napa-style luxury.

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Yountville’s staple, the V Marketplace is a fun and whimsical shopping refuge to savor and admire local products. Be sure and visit North Bay Gallery and check out their incredible modern glass displays, original bronze sculptures and a great compilation of artwork in a variety of mediums, such as watercolor and oils.

One of the distinct Yountville stores, Kane Menswear, offers a unique collection of men’s clothing and accessories. Embracing casual wine country living, while giving a nod to the island vibe, the clothing is relaxed and comfortable, yet high quality and elegant. Day to night options include designers such as Nat Nast and Kollusion. Plus, there are plenty of stylish accessories, such as shades by Maui Jim and Alpaca scarves.

When it comes to fine dining, it’s impossible not to cite The French Laundry – the iconic Napa Valley restaurant. This threeMichelin star establishment is booked out sixty days in advance. It is one of the toughest reservations in the country to obtain. A small, impeccably appointed dining room, attentive staff and an extraordinary tasting menu, combined with flawless food execution, made it the ultimate dining destination. The wine list is a virtual wine bible of who’s who and is as thick as a novel.

Should you fail to score a reservation at “The Laundry,” do not despair.

Within a short walk reside two other of Thomas Keller’s dining establishments, Bouchon and Ad Hoc. Both will leave you sated and longing to return. Bouchon wows with its classic French bistro prowess, Ad Hoc excels as a casual, family-style, charming dining establishment.

With produce sourced from the nearby French Laundry garden, you will eat like royalty.

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At the end of the day, Napa Valley, with all its gorgeousness and glamor, is what you make of it. You can casually peruse the countryside, or delve deeply into the treasures it beholds.

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Wines as Breathtaking as the Views Tours & Tastings Welcomed Daily by Appointment 707.963.3816 tastings@viader.com Viader.com 1120 Deer Park Road ◆ Deer Park ◆ CA 94576

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Wine Country Events Napa Valley ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room Wines Napa, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378 • Sept 9: Bring Your Favorite Rosé • Sept 16: Huet Vouvray “Haut Lieu” 2015 Tasting • Sept 23: Taste Wines from Piedmont • Sept 29: Pinot Noir Fan Club of Napa Valley • Sept 30: Santa Barbara Wine Tasting

ONGOING Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater Yountville, www.lincolntheater.org, 707-944-9900 • Sept 10: 2nd Annual Napa Valley Cowboy Music & Poetry Gathering • Sept 16: Magic Men Live!

• Sept 24: NapaShakes presents Derek Jacobi & Folger Consort in Measure + Dido • Sept 25: Symphony Napa Valley, Beethoven’s Fifth(s) • Oct 1: Rock Stars & Stripes • Nov 19: Pablo Sáinz Villegas • Dec 11: Symphony Napa Valley, Holidays in Vienna

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ONGOING di Rosa Napa, www.dirosapreserve.org, 707-226-5991 • Ongoing through Oct 2: Equilibrium, A Paul Kos Survey • Oct 22: di Party di Rosa

ONGOING Napa Valley Museum Yountville, www.NapaValleyMuseum.org 707-944-0500 • Through January 8: Down the Rabbit Hole Exhibition of Innovative Independent Video Games • Oct 1: Oktoberfest & Car Show

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ONGOING Napa Valley Wine Train Napa, www.winetrain.com, 800-427-4124 • Sept 9: Murder Mystery • Sept 16: Romance on the Rails • Oct 1: Private Reserve Train with Kathryn Walt Hall • Oct 7: Murder Mystery • Oct 15: Romance on the Rails • Nov 12: Murder Mystery • Nov 26: Romance on the Rails • Nov 30: Santa Train • Dec 1-3, 7-10, 14-17: Santa Train • Dec 3, 17 Murder Mystery

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ONGOING Live at Uptown Theatre Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com, 707-259-0123 • Sept 3: An Evening with Molly Ringwald • Sept 16: Art Garfunkel • Sept 17: Get the LED Out • Sept 23: Iris DeMent & Loudon Wainwright III • Sept 24: Big Head Blues Club • Sept 25: Nick Fleetwood Blues Band • Oct 4: Gregg Allman Band • Oct 5: Ani DiFranco • Oct 8: Colbie Caillat • Oct 29: Richard Thompson & The Blind Boys of Alabama • Dec 1: An Irish Christmas • Dec 8: Lewis Black

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ONGOING FRIDAyS & SATURDAyS Ca’Momi Osteria Latin Nights Napa, 10pm-1am, free www.camomi.com, 707-224-6664

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SEPTEMBER 1-30 Cosmos for a Cause Lucy Restaurant, Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Yountville www.bardessono.com/lucy-restaurant-bar, 707-204-6030

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ONGOING WEEkENDS Beringer Vineyards Summer Music in the Rhine House Backyard St. Helena, www.beringer.com, 866-708-9463 • Sept 3: Fu Man Chu • Sept 4: Whiskey & Honey • Sept 10: Twang Ditty • Sept 11: Jazz Mirage • Sept 17: Jazz Mirage • Sept 18:Whiskey & Honey • Sept 25: Twang Ditty • Oct 1: Jazz Mirage • Oct 2: Whiskey & Honey • Oct 15: Twang Ditty • Oct 16: Fu Man Chu • Oct 29: Jazz Mirage • Oct 30: Twang Ditty

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SEPTEMBER 2 Provenance Vineyards Hewitt After Hours – First Fridays Rutherford, 6pm, RSVP www.provenancevineyards.com, 707-968-3633

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SEPTEMBER 2 2016 Masters Winemaker Dinner Series: Masters Winemaker Dinner with Arkenstone Meritage Resort, Napa www.meritageresort.com, 707-251-1942

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SEPTEMBER 3-5 Beaulieu Vineyard Labor Day Weekend Cellar Sale St. Helena, 10am-5pm, www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

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SEPTEMBER 3 Bluegrass-Fed Series: The Lil’ Smokies Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch, St. Helena 8:30pm, $25/adv, $35 www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555

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SEPTEMBER 8-10 Gallery 1870 Special Appearance Artist Pete Tillack V Marketplace, Yountville, 11am-5:30pm www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

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SEPTEMBER 9 ZD Wines Winemaker’s Boots Tour: Chad McComber, Cellar Master Napa, www.zdwines.com, 800-487-7757

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SEPTEMBER 9 Chill on the Hill Rutherford Hill Winery, Rutherford, 6-8pm www.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871

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SEPTEMBER 10 Jessup Cellars Art House Sessions featuring Chi McClean Wine tastings & live music, 7:30pm Yountville, www.jessupcellars.com, 888-537-7879

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SEPTEMBER 10 Hall Wines Annual Release Party Attendees will receive a copy of A Perfect Score, written by vintners Craig and Kathryn Hall, detailing the art, business and soul of a 21st century winery Entertainment by country band, The California Cowboys, and guests will be served western-style bites by Feast Catering. Additionally, horse-drawn buggy rides will be available throughout the event.

11am-12pm, vertical tasting, $90 12-3pm, main event, $200 St. Helena, www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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V. SATTUI WINERY NAPA VALLEY SEPTEMBER 10 Harvest Dinner 3369 N St. Helena Hwy, Bale Grist Mill, St. Helena 707-538-1647, 6-10pm, $125 per person www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2580029

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SEPTEMBER 10 Calistoga Wine Experience Pioneer Park, Calistoga, 1-5pm, $65, www.eventbrite.com

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SEPTEMBER 10 Bluegrass-Fed Series: Dave Grisman Bluegrass Experience Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch, St. Helena, 7pm, $65/adv, $75 www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555

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SEPTEMBER 10 Reserve Release Celebration: Wine & Culinary Exploration Peju Winery, Rutherford, 10:30-11:30am www.peju.com, 707-963-3600, $75, $65/members

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SEPTEMBER 11 38th Annual Carmelite Benefit Dinner Carmelite House of Prayer, Oakville,707-944-2454x103, $50, 2-6pm

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SEPTEMBER 16 ZD Wines Winemaker’s Boots Tour: Chris Pisani, Winemaker Napa, www.zdwines.com, 800-487-7757

TASTINGS | ARTISAN DELI | TOURS PAIRINGS | PICNIC GROUNDS | EVENTS

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SEPTEMBER 16 Harvest Moon Morning Ehlers Estate, St. Helena, 5-9am, RSVP, www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972

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SEPTEMBER 17 Provenance Vineyards Enchanted Evening Estate Vineyard Rutherford, 707-968-3633, www.provenancevineyards.com

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SEPTEMBER 17 Mumm Napa Movie Night in the Vineyards Rutherford, 7-9:30pm, $40, $32/members www.mummnapa.com, 800-686-6272

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SEPTEMBER 17 Harvest Celebration Peju Winery, Rutherford, 6:30-10:30pm www.peju.com, 707-963-3600, $275, $255/members

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SEPTEMBER 17 22nd Annual Music Festival for Brain Health Staglin Family Vineyard, Rutherford www.music-festival.org, 707-963-4038

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SEPTEMBER 17 V. Sattui Winery Harvest Ball The evening promises to beat all others, as V. Sattui celebrates with the finest cuisine of Italy, paired with the greatest of V. Sattui wines and getup-out-of-your-seat music and dancing. www.vsattui.com, 707-967-7774

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Wine Country Events SEPTEMBER 17 Annual Grape Stomp Clos Du Val Winery, Napa, 10:30am-2pm www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463

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SEPTEMBER 17 Gallery 1870 Special Appearance Artist Gail Chandler V Marketplace, Yountville, 11am-5:30pm www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

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SEPTEMBER 17-18 9th Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival Napa Valley Expo, Napa, free www.nvalohafest.org, 707-235-4412

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SEPTEMBER 18 Sterling Vineyards Annual Harvest Party & Grape Stomp Calistoga, 11am-2pm, 800-726-6136 www.sterlingvineyards.com

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EPTEMBER 18 HALL Wines Taste of Hall: kathryn Hall y’All 2013 Hall ‘Kathryn Hall’ Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena, $125 www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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SEPTEMBER 18 Napa Valley BBQ & Beer Battle Live music & auctions while watching chefs & breweries compete.

Napa Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Napa $60/adv, $65 www.nvef.org/events/napa-valley-bbq-beer

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SEPTEMBER 21 Provenance Vineyards Wine Down Wednesday Rutherford, 5pm, Wine & food trucks! www.provenancevineyards.com, 707-968-3633

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SEPTEMBER 22-24 The Blind Café Pop-Up Dinner Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena, 7-9pm www.merryvale.com, 707-968-3429, $225

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SEPTEMBER 23 ZD Wines Winemaker’s Boots Tour: Brandon deLeuze, Associate Winemaker Napa, www.zdwines.com, 800-487-7757

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SEPTEMBER 23 Castello di Amorosa Harvest Celebration & Stomp Food & wine stations, grape stump, live music & more! Calistoga, 7-10pm, $95, $125/guests www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274

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SEPTEMBER 24 Domaine Carneros di Rosa Tour & Picnic – Wine Club Member Event Napa, 3:30-8pm, $55/members, $65/guests www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x135

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SEPTEMBER 24 Beringer Vineyards 2013 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Release St. Helena, $225, $85/member www.beringer.com, 866-708-9463

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OCTOBER 7-9 ZD Wines – Ultimate Food & Wine Experience in the Napa Valley Crush Challenge presented by Amgen Join the acclaimed chefs, celebrity guests and professional cyclists past and present at the Crush Challenge: the fundraising food, wine and cycling experience of a lifetime. Enjoy a harvest weekend in the beautiful Napa Valley while helping raise awareness and funding for deserving beneficiaries: The deLeuze Family Endowed Professorship for the Non-Toxic Cure for Lymphoma, Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer and its Partners, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Napa Valley.Napa, www.crushchallenge.org • Friday, October 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m. VIP & Sponsor Welcome • Saturday: Celebrity & Winemaker Hosted Barrel Tasting & Food Pairing, Food & Wine Marketplace, VIP Reception & Multi-Chef Wine Dinner & Auction Or, if you prefer to ride...

• Saturday, Cycling Ride – Take in the beauty of Napa Valley as you ride with celebrity hosts on a 28- or 37-mile picturesque route. Make your way to Yountville to finish with the Food & Wine Marketplace.

• Sunday: Porsche Driving Experience, Appreciation Brunch

SEPTEMBER 24 Taste of Atlas Peak The Ranch House, Black Stallion Estate Winery Tickets include the wines from 10 Atlas Peak AVA wineries and food pairings plus live, high-energy blues from The Hummingbirdz! Also, join the Silent Auction and take home with you limited production Atlas Peak gems from participating wineries!

SEPTEMBER 24 Don't miss out. It's casual, it's real, and the wines Harvest Party are amazing. This is a rare opportunity for you to Summers Winery, Calistoga taste the small production gems from the Atlas Peak www.summerswinery.com, 707-942-5508 AVA all in one place, many of which are not open to ............................................................................................................ the public and difficult to acquire.

SEPTEMBER 24 Napa, $50, 12-3pm Annual Harvest Party www.AtlasPeakAppellation.com, 707-251-5631 Ehlers Estate, St. Helena, RSVP ............................................................................................................ www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972 SEPTEMBER 24 ............................................................................................................

Gallery 1870 Special Appearance SEPTEMBER 25 Artist Sue Averell Rutherford Ranch Winery V Marketplace, Yountville Annual Harvest BBQ www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670 The Olive Grove will carry you from side to side with ............................................................................................................ bluegrass and lawn games. Reserved seating is guaranteed for the first 50 guests to purchase tickets, additional seating may be available on a first come first served basis. Come for the whole day or just relax and enjoy some delicious BBQ! Rutherford, 11:30am-3pm, $35/members, $45 www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3200 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 1 Annual Harvest Dinner in the Historic Cask Room Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena, 1-6pm, RSVP $200, $175/members www.merryvale.com, 707-963-7777 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 1 X2 Release Harvest Celebration Paraduxx Winery, Napa, 2-5pm www.paraduxx.com, 866-367-9945 ............................................................................................................

NOVEMBER 6 Rutherford Ranch Winery Fall Blending Seminar Join a member of the winemaking team and go beyond the bottle! As winemaker for the day you will check on your grapes in the vineyard, tour the cellar, and plan this year’s red blend. A great experience for those interested in learning more about winemaking, refining their skills, or practicing a new career!

Rutherford, 1-4pm, $75, www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3200

OCTOBER 1 Annual Harvest Celebration Chiarello Family Estate, Napa, 2-6pm $395, $245/members www.chiarellovineyards.com, 707-256-0750 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 1 Harvest Dinner Ballentine Vineyards, St. Helena, 5:30-8:30pm www.ballentinevineyards.com, 707-963-7919

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OCTOBER 2 Bluegrass-Fed Series: LMR All-Star Big Band Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch, St. Helena 4:30pm, $50/adv, $60 www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 7 Provenance Vineyards Hewitt After Hours – First Friday Rutherford, 6pm, 707-968-3633 www.provenancevineyards.com, RSVP ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 7 2016 Masters Winemaker Dinner Series: Masters Winemaker Dinner with Robert MondavI 50th Anniversary, Meritage Resort, Napa www.meritageresort.com, 707-251-1942 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 7-8 Gallery 1870 Homecoming Show: Artist Eric Christensen V Marketplace, Yountville, 2-7pm www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 8 V. Sattui Winery Crush Party St. Helena, 6-10pm, Club Member Event www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 8 Sycamore Release Party Freemark Abbey, St. Helena 1-4pm, $free/members, $40/guests, $60 www.freemarkabbey.com, 707-963-9694 ............................................................................................................

OCTOBER 9 HALL Wines Taste of Hall: Happy Hall’Owine Featuring 2013 Hall ‘Diamond Mountain’ Cabernet St. Helena, $125 www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626 ............................................................................................................

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OCTOBER 23 An Evening in Spain Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 888-766-6328x2

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NOVEMBER 5 Pinot & Paella Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, 4:30-8pm, $125, $110/member www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 888-766-6328x2

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OCTOBER 23 Harvest Party Cornerstone Cellars, Yountville, 2-5pm www.cornerstonecellars.com, 707-945-0388

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OCTOBER 19, NOVEMBER 16, DECEMBER 21 Provenance Vineyards Wine Down Wednesday Enjoy panoramic views on the Provenance patio, while sipping wine and noshing on the Bay Area's hottest food trucks!

Rutherford, 5pm, 707-968-3633 www.provenancevineyards.com

OCTOBER 14 V. Sattui Winery Il Cantinone Pop-Up Dinner St. Helena, 6-10pm, RSVP www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774

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OCTOBER 21 Live Fire Guest Chef Series: Chef Seamus Mullen Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch, St. Helena, 6pm www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555, $135

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OCTOBER 22 Provenance Vineyards Wine Symposium Rutherford, 707-968-3633 www.provenancevineyards.com

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OCTOBER 28 Castello di Amorosa Pagan Ball Food & wine stations, haunted chamber tours & much more!

Calistoga, 8pm-12am, $135, $165/guests www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274

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NOVEMBER 4 Provenance Vineyards Hewitt After Hours – First Friday Rutherford, 6pm, 707-968-3633 www.provenancevineyards.com, RSVP

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NOVEMBER 5 Domaine Carneros Perfect Pairings with Winemaker Eileen Crane & Chef Rodger Babel Napa, 1-3pm, $90/members, $100 www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x135

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NOVEMBER 5 2013 Lot No. 1 Release Event Louis M. Martini Winery, St. Helena 10:30am-12:30pm, 2-4pm, $30/members, $40 www.louismartini.com, 866-549-2582

NOVEMBER 4-6 Live in the Vineyard Live In The Vineyard marries peoples’ access to recording artists, top tier winemakers, and world-renowned chefs during a “once-in-a-lifetime” event. The three-day event consists of a series of private and exclusive “winner” only acoustic concerts from some of today’s hottest pop superstars and emerging artists. These Vineyard events include lodging from some of Napa's finest resorts, tours and private tastings with the most revered vintners, exquisite foods, and intimate concerts unmatched by any other public show. All attendees will have total immersion in music, wine and food!

Various locations in Napa Valley, www.liveinthevineyard.com

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Wine Country Events NOVEMBER 9-13 6th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival Various locations in Napa Valley www.NapaValleyFilmFest.org, 707-226-7500

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NOVEMBER 11-12 Castello di Amorosa Cinquecento Cavalieri Dinner Enjoy a candlelit dinner fit for royalty!

Calistoga, RSVP, Members Only Event www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274

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NOVEMBER 13 HALL Wines Taste of Hall: Thanksgiving Day Feast Feature Wine: 2013 Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena, $125, www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

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NOVEMBER 13, 20 Barrel Tastings with the Winemakers Viader Vineyards & Winery, Deer Park, 10am-12pm www.viader.com, 707-963-3816, RSVP, $50

DECEMBER 4 Rutherford Ranch Winery Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Rutherford, 1-4pm, $25/member, $35 www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3227

NOVEMBER 16 Provenance Vineyards Wine Down Wednesday Rutherford, 5pm, 707-968-3633, www.provenancevineyards.com

DECEMBER 11 Judd’s Hill Winery 10th Annual Hanukkah Hootenanny Napa, 12-2:30pm, $55, members/free, $25/guests www.juddshill.com, 707-255-2332

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NOVEMBER 18 2016 Masters Winemaker Dinner Series: Masters Winemaker Dinner with Silver Oak & Twomey Cellars, Meritage Resort, Napa, www.meritageresort.com, 707-251-1942

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DECEMBER 2 Provenance Vineyards, Hewitt After Hours – First Friday Rutherford, 6pm, 707-968-3633 www.provenancevineyards.com, RSVP

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DECEMBER 3 Domaine Carneros Holiday Celebration – Wine Club Member Event Napa, 7:30-10:30pm, $145/members, $160/guests www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x135

DECEMBER 31 Castello di Amorosa New year’s Eve Masquerade Ball Ring in the New Year with dinner, dancing & more!

Calistoga, 7pm-1am, RSVP, Members Only Event www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274

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DECEMBER 3 – FEBRUARy 5 Winter in the Wineries Passport Series at Calistoga Wineries A passport price of $50 includes wine tastings at approximately 15 Calistoga boutique and well-known wineries. Check for details, www.visitcalistoga.com

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DECEMBER 11 HALL Wines Taste of Hall: Perfect Holiday Pairings Featuring 2013 Hall ‘Stags Leap District’ Cabernet St. Helena, $125, www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

DECEMBER 21 Provenance Vineyards Wine Down Wednesday Rutherford, 5pm, 707-968-3633, www.provenancevineyards.com

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DECEMBER 3 6th Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville www.robertmondaviwinery.com, 888-766-6328x2

JANUARy 13-16 6th Annual Napa Truffle Festival Various events & locations, check website for dates & details, www.napatrufflefestival.com, 888-753-9378

DECEMBER 3 Holiday Special Wine Tasting Viader Vineyards & Winery, Deer Park, 12-4pm www.viader.com, 707-963-3816, RSVP, $50

FEBRUARy 4 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Release Day Silver Oak Napa Valley Winery, Oakville www.silveroak.com, 707-942-7022, 10am-3:30pm

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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 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. r 1563 St Helena Highway South, St Helena, CA 94574 r (707) 963-9454

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New Eats in Napa Valley The wine and food paradise that is Napa Valley is constantly changing. Old standards like The French Laundry and Lucy remain popular destinations, but don’t underestimate the newcomers to the dining scene. From fusion to traditional cuisines, foodies have their pick from the city of Napa to Calistoga. Here are seven new spots to add to the culinary map: — BY SHOSHANA HEBSHI —

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Miminashi — Downtown Napa The city’s only izakaya restaurant, tavern-style Japanese food that goes far beyond California rolls and udon. Chef Curtis DiFede researched Japanese culture and cuisine for years to bring Miminashi to Napa. Yakitori is cooked on an open grill, and the menu features Japanese pub food like noodles and rice dishes, as well as whole roasted chicken and other large plates. Don’t miss the Japanese “soft cream,” a soft serve ice cream in unusual flavors like black sesame and matcha green tee and equally unusual toppings, like tempura crispies and sesame honeycomb candy.

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The Charter Oak at Meadowood — St. Helena Chef Christopher Kostow and Director Nathaniel Dorn, of three Michelin star The Restaurant at Meadowood, announced last fall an expansion to create a less formal restaurant in the former location of Tra Vigne. That vision is manifesting in The Charter Oak, which is slated to open in early 2017 and will feature a simplified menu, with rustic and refined dishes.

Elemental, is what Owners Christopher Kostow and Nathaniel Dorn have revealed about the restaurant’s theme. Though the menu is not yet public, hints have been made that it will include dishes along the lines of rotisserie pork shoulder with a miso of acorns and a bowl of house-cultured yogurt and cold tomatoes.

Katianna Hong, Chef at The Charter Oak

Basalt — Downtown Napa Featuring a seasonal California cuisine, head chef Esteban Escobar accents the menu with Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese flavors. Meals are meant to be shared at Basalt, where diners can break bread at a communal table inside or along a 70-seat riverside patio. Summer fare includes an heirloom melon salad, adobo charred pork tenderloin and cherry parfait for dessert, made with buffalo milk ice cream.

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Taste our winery exclusive wines Our visitors center, housed in the original winery built in 1874, is open daily for tasting of America’s favorite wine brand. Enjoy a stroll through our beautiful gardens surrounding Sutter Home’s picturesque 19th century Victorian mansion.

Taste Our Award-Winning Wines

Mention this ad for a 10% discount on your purchase.

Complimentary tastings 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily 277 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, CA • 707-302-3296 • sutterhome.com ©2015 Sutter Home Winery, St. Helena CA 94574 ©2016 Sutter Home Winery, St. Helena CA

Protea — Yountville Fast and casual may not be readily associated with Napa Valley dining, but Protea is bucking the trend, offering a daily rotating menu of Latin American-inspired street food like tacos, tostadas, empanadas and rice and bean bowls.

Executive Chef and Owner Anita Cartagena has concocted a Michelin-star worthy eatery using local foods at affordable prices.

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Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar — Calistoga

Chef James at Johnny’s

Right on the main drag of the northern Napa Valley town of Calistoga, Johnny’s Restaurant and Bar opened this spring inside the historic Mount View Hotel. The space, split into two rooms, offers a casual “bar side” on one end and a more intimate sit-down “table side” on the other. The menu is an eclectic mix of Wine Country fare, featuring tastes of Italian, German and Mexican cuisines—the cultures that settled the area. The restaurant also features a charcuterie and an oyster bar. Named after former mayor “Mr. Calistoga” Johnny Ghisolfo, the restaurant and bar is a resurrection of a former restaurant also named “Johnny’s” that opened in the hotel in the 1930s.

Galpão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse — Napa A departure from the gourmet California cuisine of Napa Valley, Galpão Gaucho recently opened at the intersection of Highway 29 and Trower Avenue to offer a menu reminiscent of Brazilian cowboy culture.

Its menu boasts 17 different cuts of grilled meats roasted over an open fire, then presented and cut table side. Its gourmet salad bar features 40 items, including cured meats and imported cheeses, traditional side dishes like caramelized bananas and rice and beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables. The steakhouse offers a casual and contemporary setting and a fixed price dining experience.

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Two Birds/One Stone calls itself “Japanese ethos meets California inspiration.” Chefs Douglas Keane and Sang Yoon have created a yakitori-centric restaurant with a focus on poultry and vegetables.

The two chefs appeared together on “Top Chef Masters” in 2013.

Diners can choose from Asian-influence dishes like pork belly with spicy yuzu glaze and kimchee, chicken thigh with young onions and a Thai basil vinaigrette and chicken meatballs with green onions and hoisin sauce.

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NAPA NAPA Napkins Bar + Grill – 1001 2nd St, Napa, 707 927- 5333 Oenotri – 1425 Fisrst Street, 707 252-1022 TORC – 1140 Main St, Napa, 707 252-3292 Uva Trattoria – 1040 Clinton Street, 707-255-6646 Zuzu – 829 Main Street, 707 224-0695 YOUNTVILLE YOUNTVILLE Ad Hoc – 6476 Washington Street, 707 944-2487 Bistro Jeanty – 6510 Washington Street, 707 944-0103 Brix Restaurant – 7377 Highway 29, 707 944-2749 Bottega – 6525 Washington Street,707 945-1050 Bouchon Bistro – 6534 Washington Street, 707 944-8037 Hurley – 6518 Washington St, 707 944-2345 Lucy @ Bardessono – 6526 Y unt Street,707 204-6000 Mustards Grill – 7399 St. Helena Highway, 707 944-2424 Protea – 6488 Washington St, 707 415-5035 R+D Kitchen – 6795 Washington St, untville, 707 945-0920 Redd – 6480 Wa h ng on S ee 707 944 2222 FALL/WINTER 2015

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SST. T. H ELENA HELENA The Charter Oak – Meadowood – 900 Meadowood Lane, 707 967-1205 Fine Californian/Wine Pairing Contemporary American Cuisine Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen – 1327 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-1200 Contemporary American and Worldwide Foods Culinary Institute – 2555 Main Street, 1-888-995-1699 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 Contemporary Asian insipired American Cuisine Terra – 1345 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-8931 Tra Vigne Pizzeria – 1050 Charter Oak Avenue, 707 963-4444 a an Cu ne Two Birds/One Stone – 3020 St Helena Hwy N, 707 302-3777 apane e CCALISTOGA ALISTOGA 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 Johnny ’s – 1457 Lincoln Ave, 707 942-5938 Solbar – @ Solage, 755 Silverado Trail, 707 226-0850

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