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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 premier 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.

©2017 TRINCHERO WINERY, ST. HELENA , CA

Reserve your space for our one-of-a-kind tasting experiences: WINEMAKER’S SELECTION TASTING Taste four wines alongside artisan cheeses and charcuterie.

Includes barrel samples and Vin Santo paired with house-made cantucci.

A TASTE OF TERROIR SEMINAR Discover the nuances of terroir in this horizontal tasting of four single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from St. Helena, Atlas Peak and Mt. Veeder. Includes cheese plate.

THE ART OF OAK SEMINAR

O P E N D A I LY F O R T O U R S A N D T A S T I N G S 1 0 : 0 0 A . M . – 5 : 0 0 P. M .

No reservation necessary for tasting flights in the main tasting room.

For parties of 6 or more or to reserve your space in one of our special tastings, please call 800.473.4454. ¦ 3 0 7 0 N S T H E L E N A H I G H WA Y ¦ S T H E L E N A ¦ C A L I F O R N I A ¦ T R I N C H E R O N A P AVA L L E Y. C O M ¦

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Meticulously Hand-Crafted Wines

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We embody the philosophy that great winemaking begins in the vineyard.

Aw world-class equestrian facility dedicated d to training top performance ho orses.

Taste our wines, tour the winery, mingle Ta with the horses an nd enjoy stunning views.

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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.

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.

• VINEYARD TASTING ROOM • PATIO SEATING • WINERY TOURS • TO KALON TASTING ROOM • ART COLLECTION • WINE

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• SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Tours and tastings 10:00am-4:45pm daily.

Le Marché retail store 10:00am-6:00pm daily.

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RobertMondaviWinery.com, or call 1-888-766-6328, option 2.

Wine & Cheese Tasting Food & Wine pairing To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Tasting

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Welcome to the Fall/Winter edition of

VERY NAPA VALLEY Our latest issue of VERY NAPA VALLEY is filled with fun stories that will invite you to TASTE, SEE & FEEL more of the Napa Valley.

A growing trend in the Napa Valley is the addition of food with wine tasting. Although the charcuterie and cheese plates are very prevalent, the addition of in-house winery chefs and their culinary offerings is becoming very popular. These chefs are cooking up a storm to pair with the wines and share an extraordinary culinary experience.

You may not know much about the history of many of the wineries and their buildings in the Napa Valley, many have been preserved, restored or transitioned to house winemaking and/or tastings for visitors through the years. In addition, when exploring the new CIA at Copia, there is the “Wine Hall of Fame” to expand your knowledge of the people responsible for the history of wine in the Napa Valley.

If you are in search of some amazing wines while traveling further up the valley, then check out our “Wineries of Distinction.” Take your time and explore not only the wine but the views from many of these properties high above the valley floor.

Last but not least….don’t forget the Napa Valley Art Scene, there are several music venues, museums (for more history), art galleries and more. Check our extensive Wine Country events listing, too!

– Cathi, Chandra, RoseAnn and staff The team at VERY NAPA VALLEY (and Wine Country This Week)

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FEATURES 16 | Napa Valley Arts & Entertainment Much to Do and See 22 | Winery Top Chefs & Culinary Offerings See What’s Cooking in their Gourmet Kitchens 38 | Napa Valley on the Cutting Edge Always Something New to Eat, Sip and Do 48 | CIA at Copia Offers Visitors Unique Experiences Wine Tasting at the Wine Hall of Fame Debut 68 | Drink in the History of Napa Valley Take in the History that Shaped the Wines

REGULARS 78 | Napa Valley Dining Culinary Deliciousness 80 | Wine Country Calendar Wine-Related Events 88 | Map of Napa Valley Find Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Appellations

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ON THE COVER V. Sattui Winery’s Resident Chef Stefano Masanti Photo by Mauro Mazzoleni, Courtesy of V. Sattui Winery

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EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF PROVENANCE Situated in Rutherford, Napa Valley’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon appellation, Provenance specializes in small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc wines that showcase the unique personalities of their respective vineyards.

Enjoy seated wine tasting flights inside our elegant tasting room or while taking in panoramic views from our beautiful outdoor patio and lounge areas.

1695 ST. HELENA HWY SOUTH | RUTHERFORD | 707.968.3633 OPEN DAILY 10 AM TO 5 PM | PROVENANCEVINEYARDS.COM PLEASE ENJOY OUR FINE WINES RESPONSIBLY. ©2017 Provenance Vineyards, Rutherford, CA.

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Above the Valley Floor and Off the Beaten Path: Howell Mountain and Spring Mountain Wineries EXPLORING HOWELL MOUNTAIN WINERIES 57 | Bravante Vineyards 58 | Bremer Family Winery 59 | Cade Winery 60 | Viader Vineyards & Winery 62 | Pope Valley Winery

EXPLORING SPRING MOUNTAIN WINERIES 64 | Charbay Winery & Distillery 65 | Spring Mountain Vineyard 66 | Pride Mountain Vineyards

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DI ROSA’S SCULPTURE MEADOW | PHOTO BY ISRAEL VALENCIA, COURTESY DI ROSA, NAPA

ART INSTALLATION – INSPIRED BY STEVENSON – PAINTING THE POETRY OF RLS: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON MUSEUM AND RLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

"UP WE GO!" SCULPTURE BY ARTIST GORDON HUETHER

Napa Valley Arts & Entertainment Much to Do and See Napa locals used to joke that the sidewalks rolled up at six in the evening. Today these same sidewalks are filled with sculpture; and beyond them, throughout the valley, there’s a vibrant, evolving art scene to explore, from art walks in Napa and Yountville to a full roster of live entertainment.

In autumn, activities move indoors, but there’s an opportunity to meet many of the artists who make the valley their home during the annual Open Studios tour. Sponsored by the Arts Association Napa Valley, the 2017 self-guided tours will involve 62 artists, and take place on September 16 and 17 and September 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For maps and more information, visit the webite at artnv.org, call (707) 254-2085, or drop by the association’s gallery at 1307 First Street, Napa.

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DI ROSA’S RESIDENCE GALLERY | PHOTO BY ISRAEL VALENCIA, COURTESY DI ROSA, NAPA

While many wineries are home to impressive art exhibits, (see sidebar), the most spectacular collection, by far, is at di Rosa, a 217-acre art and nature preserve in the Carneros region. Here the late Rene and Veronica di Rosa amassed an extensive collection of art from modern regional artists.

Visitors can drop into the lakeside Gatehouse Gallery at di Rosa to see the latest revolving exhibitions, but for a more extended visit, make reservations to board a whimsical tram, painted like a black and white cow, which transports guests up the hill to visit the art-filled di Rosa home and galleries that house the permanent collection.

The Gatehouse Gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, $12 for the guided tour. For information and reservations about other tours and activities including the Art and Nature Hike, visit dirosaart.org, email tours@dirosa.com or call (707) 226-5991, ext. 25.

Two other destinations worth a stop for art lovers are close to each other just east of the town of Napa.

The Gordon Huether Studio and Gallery, at 1821 Monticello Road, is the work place for the Napa native whose art installations are around the world as well as in Napa. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. gordonhuether.com | (707) 255-5954.

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Around the corner at 1019 Atlas Peak Road is the Jessel Gallery, run for 25 years by artist Jessel Miller, who also showcases the work of other artists and craftspeople in revolving exhibits. As a bonus, check out the back room of the gallery where the fashionista artist sells contemporary consignment and new clothing. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. jesselgallery.com | (707) 257-2350.

For an introduction to the valley’s history as well as exciting works of art, plan a visit to the Napa Valley Museum. Located on the lush grounds of the Veterans Home in Yountville, the Museum tells the valley’s story beginning with the early Wappo residents and continuing through a history of the local winemaking families who put the Napa Valley on the cultural map.

In its Main Gallery, the Museum presents a changing series of world-class exhibits by major artists, while the Spotlight Gallery features the work of emerging and established artists and craftspersons, as well as student exhibitions. napavalleymuseum.org | (707) 944-0500 Also, for museum-lovers, the valley has two tiny specialty museums. The Sharpsteen Museum, at 1311 Washington St., in Calistoga, was created by Ben Sharpsteen, a former Walt Disney employee, who created a museum for local history that also includes memorabilia of his career. www.sharpsteenmuseum.com | (707) 341-2443 The Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, at 1490 Library Lane, in St. Helena, has the largest collection on public display of “Stevensoniana” from the writer of Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Stevenson’s honeymoon in the hills of Calistoga inspired the book “Silverado Squatters.” He also penned one of the valley’s alltime favorite lines “Wine is bottled poetry.” The museum connects the human experience with the life, times and works of Robert Louis Stevenson. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. www.stevensonmuseum.org | (707) 963-3757

Live Entertainment The newest addition to the Napa nightlife scene is Blue Note, the West Coast outpost of the famed New York jazz club, which has locations in Milan, Beijing, Tokoyo and Honolulu. Blue Note Napa presents two shows nightly downstairs in the historic Napa Valley Opera House, where dinner service, wine and craft beers are available. In the upstairs ballroom, concerts by artists from genres beyond jazz take place; many are presented by Latitude 38, the organizers of Napa’s BottleRock music festival. www.bluenotenapa.com | (707) 880-2300 Also in the town of Napa is the Uptown Theatre, a former 1930s movie house, restored to its early grandeur by Napa native George Altamura. Today, it presents live music as well as stand-up comedy. www.uptowntheatrenapa.com | (707) 259-0123 VERY NAPA VALLEY

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St. Helena has also recently opened a Performing Arts Center at St. Helena High School. 1401 Grayson Ave., St. Helena. www.sthelenadrama.com.

Beyond this, visitors will find a variety of live music performances at many of the valley’s restaurants. Noteworthy are the Hydro Bar and Grill and Brannan’s Grill in Calistoga, and Downtown Joe’s and Ca’Momi Osteria in Napa.

In the mood to dance? Try Napkins Bar & Grill in Napa, which brings in DJs to spin the vinyl on weekends.

Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, jazz, or ballet, there’s entertainment to be found in Napa Valley after the wineries close.

Sasha Paulsen has been editor for food, wine and the arts at the Napa Valley Register since 1999.

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For an intimate live music experience, visit Silo’s Napa, where all seats are within 30 feet of the stage! Silo’s is located in the 19th century Napa Mill building along the Napa River.

The RiverBend Performance Plaza, behind Silo’s and the Napa River Inn, hosts outdoor events in a beautifully landscaped environment. Performers range from Grammy award winners and world renowned musicians to local talent. Silo’s has a full bar, Napa Valley wines, its own brews and small plates. www.silosnapa.com | (707) 251-5833.

One of Napa’s lesser known gems is the Jarvis Conservatory, an historic stone winery in downtown Napa, now converted by vintners William and Letitia Jarvis to house a small, exquisite theater. On weekends, the Jarvis shows art films, including ballet, opera and foreign award winners. On the first Saturday of each month, Jarvis presents “It’s a Grand Night For Singers,” featuring performers from throughout the Bay Area. www.jarvisconservatory.com | (707) 255-5445 Another suggestion for entertainment in Napa is the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center. Created by two enterprising local thespians in need of a stage, Lucky Penny is in a converted tile showroom in an industrial area of Napa. Here Barry Martin and Taylor Bartolucci stage shows, featuring Bay Area actors. Their 2017-18 season begins in September with “Chicago.” www.luckypennynapa.com | (707) 266-6035 The Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center presents a high-caliber year-round series of concerts and theater. www.napavalleytheatre.org | (707) 256-7201 The Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater in Yountville is a comprehensive performing arts center dedicated to the cultural and artistic well-being of the Napa Valley — from presenting world-renowned artists to creating and sustaining arts education in schools and in the community. Under the musical direction of Maestro Michael Guttman, the Symphony Napa Valley begins its 2017-18 season on October 18 featuring guest violinist Vadim Repin in “Repin and the Russian Romantics.”

The 1,200-seat, state-of-the-art theater hosts many local festivals, conferences, seminars and trade shows, including an annual holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker,” in partnership with Napa Regional Dance Company over the weekend of December 16-17. www.lincolntheater.com, (707) 944-9900 20

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Art at the Wineries Noteworthy art collections can be found at the following Napa Valley wineries: • The Hess Collection, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, Modern art from 20 international artists www.hesscollection.com, (707) 255-1144 • Hall Wines, 401 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena, Modern art throughout the winery www.hallwines.com, (707) 967-2626 • Robert Mondavi Winery Modern art, sculpture and changing exhibitions 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville www.robertmondaviwinery.com, (707) 226-1395 • Mumm Napa, Ansel Adams photography 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa www.mummnapa.com, (707) 967-7700 • St. Supery, Changing exhibits of California artists 8440 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford www.stsupery.com, (707) 963-4507 • Markham Vineyards, Changing shows of modern art 2812 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena www.markhamvineyards.com (707) 963-5292

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EXECUTIVE CHEF GERARDO SAINATO | COURTESY OF V. SATTUI WINERY

COURTESY OF PEJU WINERY

CHEF DOMINIC ORSINI | COURTESY OF SILVER OAK CELLARS

DIRTY PORTERHOUSE & PANZANELLA | COURTESY OF SILVER OAK CELLARS

Winery Top Chefs & Culinary Offerings See What’s Cooking in their Gourmet Kitchens

Iconic wineries located in the heart of the Napa Valley draw people from all over the world to taste their award-winning wines and dine with friends and family in grand style. Meet the renown in-house chefs who continue to cook up exquisite culinary offerings right in their very own winery kitchens. Step into their world and see what their best food and wine experiences have to offer.

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CHEF ALEX ESPINOZA | COURTESY OF PEJU WINERY

Peju Winery Chef Alex Espinoza brings an impressive and diverse background to the Peju Kitchen. Born in Guatemala, at a young age he found a passion for preparing his family’s Sunday meal. Years later, he came to California to be near his family and to begin his culinary career. Alex soon found himself in the Napa Valley, where he discovered opportunities to succeed in the culinary world, including his role as the Sous Chef at both Tra Vigne and The Grill at Meadowood.

Espinoza joined the Peju Culinary Team in 2011. As a valued member of the team, he leads the culinary offerings from intimate offerings to large events. Peju offers small-farm cheese and wine pairings, as well as Farm-to-Table Luncheon.

Sit with Chef Alex in the Peju kitchen and observe the true artistry of cooking. A custom tailored three-course lunch is served while you chat with Chef Alex about cooking techniques, wine pairings and growing an organic garden.

For a more interactive culinary experience, join Chef Alex in the kitchen or at his wood-fired brick oven in the vineyard to create a delicious meal together. Pick the necessary ingredients and learn how to make the perfect lamb, tortellini, pizza and more, tailored to your tastes.

Lastly, Peju offers private cooking classes, a fun interactive course on how to prepare an easy four course meal for your next dinner party!

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SLIDERS & FRIED QUAIL | COURTESY OF SILVER OAK CELLARS

Since 2008, Winery Chef Dominic Orsini has a style of cooking that enhances not just the wine, but also the Napa Valley wine country experience. At Silver Oak, the setting is central to the crafting of a fine wine.

Dominic draws inspiration from the seasons and uses special ingredients from the winery’s gardens, vineyards and cellars. He smokes meats with vine cuttings, makes pesto with cover crops and vincotto from leftover grape lees. Most of the produce he uses, olives, herbs, fruits and vegetables, are also grown in Silver Oak’s organic gardens. What he can’t use on the spot, he preserves for later. The starter he uses for breads and pizza dough was created from 20-year old Cabernet vines on the winery property. Without exception, Dominic has pushed the boundaries of what it means to cook locally-grown food according to the season.

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INDULGE YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH OUR NEW PLATINUM FOOD & WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE. (Advanced reservations required)

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Chef Dominic also orchestrates the dining experience at the winery’s popular, twice-yearly Release Day celebrations, leading chefs from local restaurants such as Harvest Table, Morimoto, La Toque, TORC, Goose & Gander, and Farmstead in the form of custom food pairings around Silver Oak’s distinctive Cabernets.

Dominic is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a Level I Sommelier who mastered his culinary skills at fine restaurants in New York and Napa Valley. His journey at Silver Oak is chronicled in his new book, The Silver Oak Cookbook: Life in a Cabernet Kitchen, published by Rizzoli.

Trinchero Napa Valley Chef James Houghton comes to the table with a wealth of culinary experience. For the past eighteen years, he has been the Winery Chef for Trinchero Family Estates where every day he focuses on the harmony between food and wine.

With a Culinary Arts Degree from the New England Culinary Institute in Montepelier, Vermont, James worked alongside Chef Gilbet Pepin at The Regatta on Cape Cod, Hiro Sone at the esteemed Restaurant Terra in Saint Helena and Chef Tod Kawachi at the Pan/Asian sensation Brix Restaurant in Yountville for the early part of his career.

Today, Trinchero’s culinary events range from food and wine pairings in their new tasting center where you can sample small bites showcasing the synergy between good food and good wines. Here you will learn the balancing act between sweet, sour, salty, bitter and savory foods, and how they can affect the

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taste of the wines. James also personally hosts formal multi-course dinners paired with Trinchero single vineyard reserve wines at their hospitality center for wine club members. At these special dinners, you can expect an exotic range of South East Asian, South American and Thai dishes just to give you a taste of what’s in store.

Reservations are required.

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Pine Ridge Vineyards Winery Chef, Susan Lassalette along with her kitchen team, and wine staff offer a variety of culinary events inside several unique settings for entertaining guests. Together, they create memorable experiences whether it the Estate Gardens, vineyards, Cabernet caves or Cellar 47.

Chef Susan’s immigrant great-grandparents introduced her at an early age to the culinary culture of their native France.

She remembers leisurely Sunday lunches of roast lamb and red wine. Even as a youngster, she got a splash of wine in her water. Her first jobs were in fashion, and when she left that world, she had no intentions of cooking until much later when she took a road trip with her girlfriend. That road trip lead to a zany food truck idea. Juanita’s Magic Burrito Bus became the inspiration for a new career in food. Susan’s culinary education followed, first at the famed Coyote Café in Santa Fe, then at Joyce Goldstein’s groundbreaking Mediterranean restaurant, Square One, in San Francisco.

Other California stints included opening chef at Gordon’s Wine Bar & Café in Yountville; chef de cuisine at Insalata’s in San Anselmo (named one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 Restaurants during the four years she worked there), chef for the Gaige House Inn in Glen Ellen and for Cindy Pawlcyn Napa Valley Catering. She joined Pine Ridge Vineyards as winery chef in 2014.

As a winery chef, Susan uses Pine Ridge Vineyards wines as the starting point of each menu, and every dish needs to enhance them—a challenge that requires close collaboration with the winemaking team and a constant focus on flavor harmonies.

CHEF SUSAN LASSALETTE AND WINEMAKER MICHAEL BEAULAC | COURTESY OF PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS

Signature Dining Package A reception kicks off the night with a view of the stunning Stags Leap Palisades. Hors d’oeuvres paired with select wines are provided before embarking on a tour of the vineyards and wine cellar. The evening includes a gourmet meal by Chef Susan with each course perfectly paired with Pine Ridge Vineyard wines. Guests can dine in their estate vineyards or in the Cabernet caves, built 130 feet underground and 300 feet into the hillside. Wine barrels and exquisite glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly make a dramatic statement in the subterranean dining room, the ultimate atmosphere for a perfect evening.

Andretti Winery Chef Adam Clark’s work at Andretti Winery has been to develop a sophisticated intimate dinner experience that pairs well with their wines and ambience. His expertise in

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Italian cuisine makes him an ideal choice for Andretti because of their special Italian varietals (Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Barbera, Super Tuscan, Vino Fortissimo, Moscato), Tuscan ambience and architecture.

Seattle born and raised, Adam developed his cooking chops as a kid through brute force. He needed to eat! He was raised by a single mom who didn’t have time to cook.

After studying at the California Culinary Academy, Adam worked his way up and became a chef at the French Laundry in Yountville, Aqua Restaurant, Calistoga Ranch, Oenotri, Barndiva, El Dorado Kitchen and Il Posto Trattoria.

At Andretti Winery, enjoy wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres in the Barrel Room, followed by a three-course dinner in the Tuscan House, Villa or on the Villa Terrace.

Post-dinner, relax with port and dessert in the VIP Tasting Lounge: The makings of a perfect evening.

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V. Sattui Winery Given V. Sattui’s vast variety of offerings, they have three chefs-in-residence. Chef Stefano Masanti for special events/weddings, Joe Schneider for food and wine pairing experiences and Gerardo Sainato for fresh daily culinary market delicacies for the general public.

Resident Chef Stefano Masanti has been awarded a Michelin star for the past eight years, including 2016. He is also the founder and visionary of one of northern Italy’s most beloved restaurants, Il Cantinone. Stefano and his accomplished wife, Raffaella, a professional sommelier, greets guests in the restaurant located in the small ski-village of Madesimo, in the Italian Alps. They spend their off-season at V. Sattui extending their warm hospitality and creating culinary magic for group events and weddings at the winery.

Chef Stefano also oversees the in-house Salumeria and housemade gelatos.

Masanti has forged an adventurous career that has spanned both Europe and the U.S. Born in Milan in 1970, Stefano Masanti grew up in the Lombardian resort town of Madesimo, where he recalls his first day in the kitchen, at just five years old, helping his grandfather churn vanilla gelato for the family business, Hotel Andossi. He received his B.A. degree in hospitality at the Hotel Institute Crotto Caurga Chiavenna, followed by three years at the University of Milan.

Don’t Miss Stefano’s Harvest Ball! Chef Masanti, assisted by his chef de cuisine from his acclaimed restaurant in the Italian Alps, Il Cantinone, will prepare a five-course dinner that is the ultimate Italian gastronomical experience. Expect dishes from the regions of Italy renowned for their outstanding food, including Toscano, Lombardia, Piedmonte and Veneto.

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Nebuchadnezzars. Their finest dessert wines will accompany Chef Masanti’s special ending for this extraordinary dinner.

Joe Schneider was born in Santa Barbara, and was immediately influenced by the bounty of local produce and foods available in California. As the oldest boy of seven children, meal planning was a necessity and often consisted of creative menus built solely on fridge leftovers.

Joe landed his first kitchen management position at age 16.

Two years later, Joe moved to San Francisco to attend The California Culinary Academy which offered him an externship at Domaine Chandon. Following graduation, he moved to the Napa Valley to further submerse himself in the world of wine and food while working at Silverado Country Club.

After four years, Joe returned to Santa Barbara. He found a culinary home at a French Italian Bistro, called Brigettas, where he was challenged to develop unique nightly menus.

His personal culinary studies continued and he found himself gravitating toward Caribbean spices and introduced them to the bistro menu.

The yearning to learn more about Caribbean cuisine drew Joe to Key West, Florida to work at Louie’s Backyard where he delved even deeper into fresh Caribbean flavors.

Eventually, he opened a Caribbean Restaurant and Rum Bar in Boulder, Colorado. His restaurant, Rhumba, boasted the largest patio at the Pearl Street Mall and offered rum and food pairings along with wine and food pairings. “Special” nightly menus featured culturally-influenced foods from Brazil and Puerto Rico.

After 10 successful years, his culinary calling soon found him returning to the food and wine mecca of the Napa Valley and the lure of V. Sattui Winery. Joe now oversees the winery’s wine and food programs, develops pairings and elevated experiences.

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Gerardo Sainato was born in Sapri, Italy, a small town on the southernmost tip of Campania, where he grew up with the fruits of the “farm-to-table” Mediterranean tradition. Gerardo continues this tradition as Executive Chef at V. Sattui Winery where he and his team create fresh foods daily in the Italian Marketplace and Artisan Deli. He also oversees the menu for the Weekend BBQs. Before coming to V. Sattui in 2006, Gerardo graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Rome, then began his culinary career as a chef at the prestigious and historic Ristorante Celestina in Rome’s Parioli district. He went on to become the Executive Chef at the Hotel Fenix in Rome, recognized for its traditional Roman and Mediterranean dishes.

In 1998, Gerardo moved to Napa Valley

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to become a chef at The Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone Restaurant. Over the course of his time at the CIA he

EXECUTIVE CHEF MATTHEW RAMIREZ | BERINGER VINEYARDS

Beringer Vineyards Beringer Vineyards is among the small handful of wineries with a long history of food and wine programs, and Executive Chef Matthew Ramirez makes sure this stays the case.

Chef Matthew brings a broad breath of experience to Beringer. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s Degree from Johnson and Wales University in Restaurant Business and Management. Following graduation Matthew spent eight years working in some of the Southeast’s top restaurants including, Zebra Restaurant and Wine Bar, The Fat Hen and The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton Naples.

Matthew landed in Northern California’s food mecca, the Napa Valley, soon after. He began his California culinary adventure as Sous Chef at the coveted Bottega Ristorante, followed by working under Chef Perry Hoffman at Etoile.

Thereafter, Matthew headed south to the Central Coast, where he helped create the food program at Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles.

Today, Chef Matthew is busy creating new menus, discussing with the Estate Ground Manager on what to plant next in his two gardens or sharing with guests why he uses a certain ingredient with our Private Reserve Wines.

Among the most popular offerings is the Taste of Beringer tour that combines the winemaking and culinary arts history which includes a tour of the property, sensory garden and concludes with a seated tasting in the historic Rhine House family kitchen. Guests will enjoy a flight of specially selected reserve wines paired with seasonal culinary treats. Here is just a sample of what you can expect during the Taste of Beringer food and wine tastings: The Private Reserve Chardonnay paired with pumpkin puree with lemon and kaffir line leaf, FALL/WINTER 2017

worked with chefs that included Joyce Goldstein, Robert Curry, Todd Humphries, Pilar Sanchez and Polly Lappetito.

fennel and lavender dusted pepitas and fried sage, Napa Valley Cabernet paired with a fennel spiced flat iron steak with a red wine reduction.

During summer and early fall, Beringer hosts live music in their backyard every Saturday from 12:30- 4:30pm. The Sherry Shack is open for picnic items and wines by the glass.

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Signorello Estate Come and indulge your palate in style and elegance with Signorello Estate’s “Enoteca,” a hosted five-course wine and food experience. Once seated at the table, an estate ambassador provides an in-depth explanation of the wines, while the estate chef discusses his wine pairing philosophy. It is an exquisite combination of handcrafted estate-grown wines paired with culinary creations that feature Snake River Farms American Kobe Wagyu beef and bounty from Signorello’s gardens. The experience lasts three hours and includes a guided vineyard tour where you will learn about the history of the estate and the Signorello family’s grape growing practices.

This is a wine and food experience like no other in the valley. In fact, Signorello Estate was nominated for Best Wine and Food Pairing by an esteemed panel as part of San Francisco magazine’s 2017 Best of Wine Country awards. Here is just a sample of their mouth-watering menu...

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SAMPLE MENU APERITIVO – 2013 Seta, Estate with pan roasted half moon bay king salmon, “spring meets summer “ vegetable ragout, fennel broth & fried shallot gremolata PRIMO – 2013 Hope’s Cuvée Chardonnay, Estate with butter poached spiny lobster “shrimp & grits style” sweet corn chanterelles, stone ground grits & lobster sauce SECONDO – 2013 Syrah, Estate with grilled speck-wrapped quail, frisee, baby arugula, maitake, cipollini onions & pine cone bud syrup TERZO – 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate with house made rosemary pappardelle, sugo of braised SRF pork collar, pancetta, porcini, brown cow parmigiano QUARTO – 2013 Padrone Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate with pan seared wagyu “eye” of ribeye, new potatoes, charred romano bean, chimichurri & crispy onion rings

Davis Estates At Davis Estates, Chef Mark searches for the perfect marriage of wine and food which is both supportive and complimentary. Surprising combinations reveal new arrangements of flavors on the palate which paint the estate wines in a new light. As the pairing program evolves to

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showcase the freshest flavors of the season, creativity is served one bite at a time with a view of Calistoga’s natural beauty, a stunning backdrop.

Executive Chef Mark Caldwell began his culinary path in the San Francisco Bay Area at a young age amongst his siblings in the family kitchen. Enjoying food with family eventually led to the pursuit of a formal culinary education at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, an affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu. During his training, he honed his technique in the kitchen and developed a passion for pairing food and wine.

Chef Mark first put his training to use at Chateau Sovereign Winery and J Vineyards, where he rose to the position of Executive Chef. During his tenure, he sowed the seeds of an emerging food and wine program which bloomed into a sophisticated dining experience.

Menu favorites have been the shrimp cocktail and the mushroom bisque. As for their delicious pairings, samples on the menu are: The 2014 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc paired with Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail with Tomatoes, Red Onion, Avocado, Cilantro and Clam Juice. Come and see for yourself what makes Davis Estates’s culinary program so unique and out of this world.

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NEW PLATINUM EXPERIENCE | STERLING VINEYARDS

Sterling Vineyards Presents Their New Platinum Experience CHEF JEFF MOSHER | COURTESY OF ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY

Robert Mondavi Winery From chocolate to cheese and charcuterie, Robert Mondavi Winery offers a variety of tasting options that showcase the wines paired with small bites of fresh, local, artisan foods.

The Exclusive Cellar Tasting is a private, seated tasting in the magnificent To Kalon Cellar. Guests taste through four reserve wines with a cheese and charcuterie accompaniment.

A Wine Educator will guide you, tasting a variety of limitedproduction, reserve and older vintage wines in an exclusive private barrel room setting.

For the Wine and Chocolate Tasting, explore delights from a premier local artisan chocolatier, paired with both red and white Robert Mondavi Winery wines.

In his autobiography titled “Harvests of Joy,” Robert Mondavi describes his love of wine and food and his passion for sharing “the good life” with others. For the ultimate epicurean experience, chef Jeff Mosher prepares meals fresh from local ingredients, many from the estate gardens.

Harvests of Joy Lunch is a one-hour walking winery tour that concludes with a one-and-a-half-hour, three-course wine-pairing lunch. Enjoy dishes prepared by Chef Mosher, while viewing the picturesque To Kalon Vineyard and neighboring Mayacamas Mountains.

Five Decades Dinner is the ultimate experience at Robert Mondavi Winery – unlock the treasured library of older vintages, taste wines from each of the last five decades, followed by four-course wine pairing dinner in the Vineyard Room. Taste wines from each of the last five decades – from the ’70s – as well as a selection of the finest current releases.

This tasting event is capped by dinner in the Vineyard Room, prepared by Chef Mosher.

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Considered the crème de la crème of their offerings, guests will enjoy a flight of three remarkable wines, perfectly paired with three sensational amuse-bouches prepared by the Sterling Vineyards Chef Kua and his culinary team.

The 2011 Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon is a supremely balanced wine with lifted acidity, a mild floral note, and an appetizing graphite note that makes it wonderful pairing with rich cuisine. Toasted almond, strawberry jam and fig aromas permeate the glass. Paired with a warm zucchini “Spaghetti” enriched with a piquillo pepper emulsion and shaved Manchego cheese.

The 2012 Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon displays raspberry, black currant and a hint of baking spice on the nose. On the palate, black cherry and oak notes endure a long finish. The 2012 Platinum epitomizes the incredible 2012 vintage. Paired with braised short rib with Cabernet demi-glaze reduction and an herbed carrot purée.

The 2013 Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon delivers deep layers of spiced plum, black cherry, blueberry and fine mature tannins. For all its power, the palate remains velvety and plush, a signature of this distinguished wine. It’s paired with crisp duck confit garnished with whipped cannellini beans and fresh sage.

The Platinum experience is offered Thursday through Sunday at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 3:30pm.

Castello Di Amorosa Hostess Sommelier Mary Davidek stays preparing and hosting a Royal Food and Wine Pairing. After a tour of the 13th century inspired Tuscan castle and winery, you will be sequestered to the elegantly appointed Royal Apartment overlooking the scenic northern end of Napa Valley. Mary will take you on an educational tour followed by a one-of-akind tasting in their private salon. Soon, you will savor many of Castello di Amorosa’s award winning wines paired with delicious savory bites.

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MOUNT VIEW HOTEL Experience the Beauty, Wine, Style, Food and Natural Hot Springs With the hum of the hot air balloon burners overhead and the wind in the palm trees, tuck into the small town tranquility and nostalgia of the 1920s at the Mount View Hotel in Calistoga.

Mount View Hotel & Spa Napa Valley is the premier boutique Calistoga hotel, celebrating more than 100 years of hospitality. The historic hotel is a registered landmark with the National Registry of Historic Places. It was the Mission Revivalstyle that won recognition for the Mount View Hotel in the 1981 National Register. The “it” spot during the early economic booms of San Francisco, many of the activities at the Mount View from weddings to wine tastings were reported in the society column of San Francisco papers.

In 2007, Michael and Stephanie Woods bought out Michael’s business partners and converted the partnership into a family business. Stephanie, an artist from New York, designed and updated the rooms, luxury suites, private cottages and lobby to complement the history of the hotel from the 1920s and ’30s.

Spend the day in the top-rated spa, take a dip in the healing waters of the mineral whirlpool and lounge in a poolside cabana by the heated pool, where film stars of the ’30s and ’40s once lounged in this elegant historic hotel.

Of all the historic hotels in Napa Valley, Mount View Hotel in Calistoga has been voted “Best Boutique Hotel In Napa Valley” in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 as well as “Best Spa in Napa Valley” 2015 and 2016.

Experience the Art of Relaxation at the Mount View Hotel & Spa. The award-winning spa will inspire romance, rejuvenation and relaxation in Legendary Napa Valley Wine Country.

Two restaurants offer guests a variety of dining options.

Johnny’s with a casual sports bar atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and Veraison where Chef James is showcasing his passion for great, locally sourced, sustainable ingredients with a strong French technique.

Come experience the beauty, the wine, the style, the food and the natural hot springs of Calistoga, Napa Valley.

1457 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga | (707) 942-6877 | mountviewhotel.com FALL/WINTER 2017

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The Legends behind the Wines Trujillo Wines

MICHAEL TRUJILLO A name that is echoed from California to overseas, Michael Trujillo is known for producing some of the best wines from Napa Valley. Elegant and powerful wines are the result 35 years of winemaking experience along with grapes sourced from the finest vineyards. Under Michael Trujillo’s guidance, Trujillo Wines captured the #2 spot from Bay Area “A list” for Napa Valley, 2016, and another handful of awards for 2017 … DOUBLE GOLD, GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, they’ve taken them all!

From crisp white blends to vineyard-designate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserves, Trujjilo has something for everyone. Nestled right off of Highway 29 in St. Helena, the heart of wine country, the tasting room is within walking distance of fine dinning and quaint little shops. Michael invites you to the intimate, cozy and dog-friendly tasting room showing boutique, limited-production, high-quality, award-winning wines. Most days Ramone (the vineyard dog) is here to greet you, along with the friendliest tasting staff in the Napa Valley. Whether you are a party of one, two or 20, you are guaranteed to have fun!

The tasting room is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00ish p.m. … appointments are strongly encouraged; Sunday is by appointment only.

“We look forward to your visits and bringing new members into our family. All the best.” Team Trujillo Trujillo Wines | 661 Main St. Saint Helena, CA 94574 | (707) 965-2943

Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards

JASON MOULTON Whitehall Lane Winery and the Leonardini Family of Napa Valley are pleased to have Jason Moulton as their winemaker. Moulton was made Winemaker at Whitehall Lane in April of last year. He is excited to be working with the Leonardini Family's 150 acres of vineyards and taking the wines to new heights.

“I started my winemaking career in Rutherford and now I am excited to be back in Rutherford,” Moulton said. “I’ve learned a great deal working with some fantastic people over the last decade and really look forward to bringing the best out of Whitehall Lane’s vineyards.” Moulton has moved through the ranks from cellar worker to cellar master, assistant winemaker to winemaker, most notably at Long Meadow Ranch Winery in St. Helena, Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville and most recently at Brassfield Estate Winery in the High Valley AVA of Lake County. He graduated from the Lincoln University Viticulture and Enology program in New Zealand and spent over 10 years making wine in Napa Valley, Russian River, Canada, New Zealand, Bordeaux and South Africa. He has worked with renowned winemakers Philippe Melka, David Ramey, Kale Anderson and Ashley Heisey. Moulton is responsible for all winemaking at Whitehall Lane as well as overseeing the seven vineyard properties that the winery owns and all vineyards held under contract.

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Napa Valley on the Cutting Edge Always Something New to Eat, Sip and Do The scenic vineyards and rolling hills of Napa Valley with its old and rustic, as well as modern industrial wineries doesn’t (thankfully) change all that much from season to season, but the ever-evolving amenities surrounding them does, keeping Napa’s wine country on the cutting edge of the nation’s culinary and hospitality offerings. These trending hot spots to dine, sip and stay are sure to please any first-timers to the area along with seasoned Napa-travelers alike.

To discover more of what’s new in the Napa Valley, including recently opened and upcoming restaurants, wineries, hotels, shops and experiences, visit the Napa Valley Welcome Center along Napa’s Riverfront area. One of the center’s expert guides will create a personalized itinerary for your visit or you can view all of their on-line resources at VisitNapaValley.com.

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Located on the Riverfront Promenade in downtown Napa, this premier men’s lifestyle boutique offers the newest names in California luxury brands rooted in a relaxed, island-style with polished touches for the well-dressed gentleman. The boutique carries everything from men’s clothing, belts, hats and footwear to natural skincare and shaving provisions, plus an impressive array of the finest imported cigars and cutting accessories. Always innovating the merchandise selection to offer the finest fashion for men, all items in the boutique are personally curated by owner Shawn Dougherty himself.

Newly added brands include Salty Crew, Toes On The Nose, Maui Jim, Arcade Belts, Freewaters, COVA, Baxter, Surfside Supply Co. and more. And for those wishing to receive a personal styling experience, shoppers can reserve a private shopping appointment with Shawn via an on-line booking at the boutique’s website for a sunglass fitting, cigar and accessory consultation or to place a special order.

Adjacent to the boutique is the member-only cigar and business club. Started as a tribute to Shawn’s grandfather who often reminisced of the nightlife and nostalgia from the Golden Age, this exclusive setting allows aficionados to enjoy their cigars in a well-appointed private club space designed with finely milled cabinetry as personal humidified cigar lockers. Luxury amenities include plush arm chairs, a large fireplace, encrypted high-speed WiFi and largescreen HDTV, a fully stocked kitchenette and a grooming parlor for members to refresh in after smoking. Accessible seven days a week by a private entrance and keyfob, membership benefits include waived cutting fees, discounts on boutique merchandise, access to member networking socials, events and trips, and private meeting rooms such as the Sinatra Room – complete with the singer’s iconic croons on audio demand and “Rat Pack” memorabilia throughout the space. Private rooms are provided Air-play access for video conferencing along with plated food service from neighboring restaurants upon member request.

760 Main St, Napa (River Promenade Walkway) sidestreetnapa.com | (707) 254-7900 VERY NAPA VALLEY

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IBERICO PORK SCHNITZEL | COURTESY OF ACACIA HOUSE

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Acacia House at Las Alcobas Napa Valley Las Alcobas Napa Valley in St. Helena, California is one wine country’s newest luxury boutique hotels. Originally named Acaia House, the 1907 Georgian Revival white mansion/inn has been meticulously renovated to include a 68-room hotel and restaurant with the brand’s signature ‘hightouch’ in-room amenities and services such as suites with outdoor fireplaces and terraces, an outdoor pool, spa and wellness center and large event center.

At the heart of the property is Acaia House, a fine dining restaurant and home to the latest endeavors from renowned chef Chris Cosentino (Cockscomb, San Francisco; Jackrabbit, Portland) and business partner Oliver Wharton (Boccalone, San Francisco). The 50-seat dining space pays tribute to the inn’s former glory with interior elements of casual elegance blended with the pair’s modern vision of bold but balanced flavors refined to suit the atmosphere of this grand home and traditional style of service. The wine selection, courtesy of Zoe Hankins, focuses on Napa’s best with bottle prices starting at $30 and cult producers beginning at $60. Their Libations List boasts the brand’s signature Las Alcobas Margarita along with local craft beers including their house beer brewed on property.

Other culinary indulgences: On-site artisan bread program using sprouted grains sourced from local growers, picnic baskets highlighting classics like cold fried chicken and musette bags for those wishing to explore the surrounding area on bicycle.

1915 Main Street, St. Helena lasalcobasnapavalley.com | (707) 963-7000

Acumen Wine Gallery

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Blending high-altitude Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc with high-end art yields a tasting experience reserved for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Acumen Wines produces exceptional Bordeaux-style wines driven by the terroir of the steep vineyard sites on Atlas Peak Mountain.

The famed Steve Matthiasson (of Dalla Valle and Spottswoode) leads their winemaking, and the Sundanceinspired design of the tasting room lends itself perfectly for the three private tasting experiences – each reflecting the individual personality of the mountain sites. Tastings include the Mountainside Tasting, PEAK Tasting or the Portfolio Tasting. Reservations recommended.

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Napa Valley Wine Train: Quattro Vino Tour Evoking the spirit of luxury rail travel from the early 20th century with fine dining service, multi-course meals prepared to order and stunning scenic views, the Napa Valley Wine Train is expanding on the success of their Quattro Vino Tour launched in June 2016. Celebrating the best of what Napa Valley has to offer, the newly curated itinerary begins with a sparkling wine tasting on-board, followed by a four-course gourmet meal then tasting stops at three of Napa’s iconic wineries. The unforgettable, 36-mile journey spans six hours from the historic town of Napa to three premier wineries in the valley. Tour departs Napa station at 10:15 am and returns to same station at 4:15 pm. Tickets start at $329 per person and include train fare, meal and tours/tastings at the prominent wineries.

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COURTESY OF SIGNORELLO ESTATE WINERY

Signorello Estate Winery Since their first vintage in 1980, Signorello Estate has been handcrafting wines reflective of vineyard-specific characteristics, each as unique as a fingerprint. To experience this commitment to terroir-driven winemaking, a chauffeured tour of their 100-acre estate is hosted by an informative Estate Ambassador in a custom off-road vehicle. Along the way, guests will stroll through the eastern vineyard – home to their signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Padrone – then ride down the western slope of the estate to one of Napa Valley’s oldest Chardonnay vineyards. The final stop is the tasting room to sample five estate wines paired with their Antipasti or Enoteca experience. Tastings by appointment only.

4500 Silverado Trail, Napa | (707) 255-5990 signorelloestate.com/estate-experience

The Araujos Open Wheeler Farms Wheeler Farms Winery is now open to host visitors and custom crush partners. The Zinfandel Lane winery complex, designed to reflect the agricultural history of the property, includes a state-of-the-art production facility and an inviting hospitality space. Guests may tour the winery and gardens, and taste Bart and Daphne Araujo’s new Wheeler Farms wines as well as wines from their collective of crush partners including Accendo, Arrow & Branch, TOR and Vice Versa.

Tastings are available by appointment to experience the Wheeler Farms wines or a selection of wines being made from multiple custom crush clients.

588 Zinfandel Lane | St Helena www.wheelerfarmswine.com FALL/WINTER 2017

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Charlie Palmer Steak

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New to downtown Napa this fall, Charlie Palmer Steak is located on the ground floor of the new luxury boutique Archer Hotel. The 150-seat restaurant and bar is the first California location of his steakhouses and will feature a Modern American menu inspired by the region’s agricultural abundance. Sustainable, whole animal butchery and inventive charcuterie will be the cornerstone of a robust prime steaks and chop menu. Chef Jeffery Russell plans to include signature dishes on the Napa menu from Charlie Palmer Steak DC including Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Classic Tuna Tartare and Lobster Corn Dogs. The wine program will highlight Napa Valley and their cocktail list will feature local distilleries and incorporate herbs, botanicals, fruits and vegetables from the rooftop garden and local farms.

1260 First Street, Napa charliepalmersteak.com | archerhotel.com

Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa

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Formerly the Sunburst Calistoga, the 50-room resort captures the bygone spirit of a classic American road trip.

The extensive renovation features rooms furnished in a midcentury vibe, complete with old-fashioned board games and a corkboard for guests to post notes about their travel tips and nearby discoveries. The dog-friendly lodge includes cruiser bikes, a Polaroid camera for selfies at the outdoor games area and various pools which are all fed by the property’s own hot mineral springs. The new on-site Moonacre Spa offers massages, facials along with a series of signature mineral and mud baths. The resort will be fully remodeled in 2018 with the addition of an on-site restaurant called Fleetwood, plus workshops dubbed ‘Maker Mondays’ for locals and guests to try their hand at crafting, gardening, photography, cooking and more.

1880 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga |calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com | (707) 942-0991

Bespoke Collection: Riverhouse

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Located in downtown Napa, guests can enjoy wine tasting experiences from Blackbird Vineyards and Resolute Wines and the opportunity to acquire Recuerdo wines, while being surrounded by a curated selection of fine art, antiquities and objets d’art by ÆRENA Galleries & Gardens. Guests are offered one-of-a-kind concierge service upon request and access to exclusive experiences. Let them help curate your bespoke Napa Valley experience.

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Baci Artisan Chocolatier Hidden down a long, unmarked road that only locals know, Baci Artisan Chocolatier handcrafts small batch confections in a tiny, 1200-square-foot warehouse. In 2016, Baci gained national attention after winning a prestigious Double Gold medal for their “caramel bourbon” sauce, and a Silver medal for their “fine french fudge.”

In addition to these award-winning sauces, Baci handcrafts their own line of French caramels. With a pleasant association of European butter for softness, organic nuts for subtle crisp and fresh cream for character, bite it or let it melt, there is no equal amongst caramels. Signature favorites include: Butter Caramel, Almond Crunch, and Dark Chocolate. Looking to order Petits Fours? Baci produces a wide variety of the adorable mini cakes for gifts and special occasions.

Reception trays of 72 hand-decorated Petits Fours are available for parties and events.

Last, but not least, what’s more satisfying than truffles? Baci’s artisan truffles are skillfully crafted with a delicate combination of select chocolate and fresh cream masterfully blended together producing a glorious, silky smooth texture on the palate. Sweet and simple, Baci’s handcrafted truffles are the perfect present for people you love.

Need a unique gift for your clients, mom, or special someone? Baci has several gifting solutions to meet your individual and business gift giving needs. Shipping is always a flat rate of $5 to anywhere in the US. For more information, visit BaciChocolatier.com.

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Liana Estates A portmanteau of the winery principals (and sisters) names Lisa and Ariana Peju, Liana Estates in Carneros builds on years of winemaking traditions from their family winery, Peju Province Winery, in Rutherford. A newly opened outdoor deck at Liana Estates overlooks the 100-acre estate and the San Pablo Bay. Open to guests daily, the Deck will host a Cupcake and Wine Tasting featuring four mini cupcakes from local bakery Kara’s Cupcakes to complement four Liana Estates wines. Cupcake flavors and wine pairings change seasonally. Tastings and Estate Experiences by appointment only.

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Tas ngs at the Bank: A visit to the Huge Bear room is a refreshing mix of current wines from both Sonoma and Napa Valley.

Stop in to taste our wines and hear the stories. No appointment is necessary.

Downtown Calistoga Tas ng Room: 1373 Lincoln Avenue • info@hugebearwines.com • (707) 341-3414

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Visitors will find much to do at the CIA at Copia, including shopping, dining, browsing culinary collections and taking cooking classes. Curious cooks can choose from a wide array of daily cooking classes, demos and guided beverage tastings – all taught by CIA chefs in the 72-seat Napa Valley Vintners Theater.

Shoppers won’t want to miss The Store at CIA Copia, featuring an extensive collection of cookbooks by CIA faculty, alumni and guest chefs as well as artisanal food products, cookware, glassware, one-of-a-kind pottery and more. The Restaurant at CIA Copia is a destination for innovative, market-based, globally inspired, California cuisine that pairs perfectly with Napa Valley wines and craft cocktails. Throughout the property, guests will find culinary artifacts, museum collections and one-of-a-kind sculptures, which are free and open to the public. In addition, The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum and a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen are slated to open in late 2017.

The Wine Wall of Fame Established in 2007 at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the Wine Hall of Fame celebrates the men and women whose collective vision, determination and hard work have been responsible for the growth and worldwide prestige of the American wine industry.

Bronze bas relief sculptures of these men and women, along with their biographies, give testament to these iconic individuals and their unique and diverse accomplishments not only as winemakers, but as scientists and innovators. The following is a brief glimpse into the lives of a few of these special people.

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Building Again after Phylloxera and Prohibition Georges de Latour At the close of the 19th century, French immigrant Georges de Latour visited the Napa Valley and was struck by the similarities to the Medoc, where his family owned vineyards. Determined to open a winery, de Latour and his wife Fernande bought four acres of vines in Rutherford, which they aptly named Beaulieu, or “beautiful place.”

Almost immediately, de Latour had a profound impact on the California wine industry, importing French vines crafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock and helping to revitalize the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma counties.

Georges de Latour’s entrepreneurial spirit kept Beaulieu alive and thriving during Prohibition by selling altar wine to churches. History was made when he brought enologist André Tchelistcheff from France to create the world-class Cabernet Sauvignons for which Beaulieu and the Napa Valley have become famous.

Brother Timothy A longtime cellar master and pioneering winemaker for Christian Brothers Winery, Brother Timothy was instrumental in reviving the wine industry in Napa Valley after Prohibition and in advocating technological advances that brought California winemaking into the modern era.

Brother Timothy was a science teacher for the Christian Brothers order when he was asked at age 25 to join the winery’s Mont La Salle operation on Mount Veeder in Napa Valley. (The facility is now home to The Hess Collection.)

A member of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Brother Timothy was known for his kindness, wit and uncanny ability to assess wine, all of which made him one of the most beloved architects of 20th-century winemaking in California. One of his many legacies lives on in his worldrenowned corkscrew collection at the CIA at Greystone, consisting of over 1,100 corkscrews collected over his 50year career.

When asked to explain his religious vocation and its connection to his life’s work, Brother Timothy often referred to Benjamin Franklin’s quote: “Wine is a constant reminder that God loves us and loves to see us happy.”

Gustave Niebaum Niebaum had already amassed a fortune as a sea captain and fur trader when he and his wife were drawn to the beauty of the Napa Valley and its potential as a great wineproducing region.

After purchasing the Inglenook property in 1879, he built an imposing stone winery château and produced the first estate-bottled, Bordeaux-style wine in California. Using 50

demanding methods of temperature control and stringent sanitation techniques, he was one of the first winegrowers to establish the reputation of the Napa Valley as producing fine wines equal to the great wine regions of France.

His motto of “Quality, not quantity” inspired new standards of excellence in California winemaking, for his generation and generations to come.

Cesar Chavez Latino farm workers are an integral part of the viticultural teams that produce the great wines of California, and for decades, Cesar Chavez was their acknowledged leader. Chavez and the United Farm Workers union forced grape-growing companies across the state to recognize the importance of the farm workers’ contribution to the world of wine. Chavez was a farmworker himself until 1952, but he grew to become instrumental in the creation and passing of the California Agricultural Labor Relations act, which extended collective bargaining rights to farm workers. It was Chavez’s vision that first gave a voice to this underserved population. Today, they are recognized as highly skilled members of the grape-growing community, and many Latinos have started their own wineries, managed vineyards and taken important roles throughout the wine industry.

While he is as controversial as many of the winemakers of California, there is no doubt that the grapes and wines of our state have reaped the benefits of his activities.

The Golden Age of Wine Flourishes Joe Heitz Joe Heitz was a gifted winemaker, and his unwavering commitment to quality contributed to the renaissance of California winemaking. Formally trained at UC Davis, he received a Master’s Degree in Enology and began working in the Napa Valley in 1951 with André Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu. He was a firm believer in education, so when he was called upon to set up the first enology department at Fresno State, he accepted. Joe’s entrepreneurial spirit took him back to the Napa Valley in 1961, where he and his wife Alice founded Heitz Wine Cellars and built a successful family business. He produced wines that are celebrated for their exceptional quality and proven record of age ability, highlighted by the legendary Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the first iconic single-vineyard designations.

He also set the tone for higher pricing, realizing that customers would pay more for quality, which brought international attention to Napa Valley wines. Joe worked hard in organizations devoted to the progress of the wine industry and was acknowledged for his leadership.

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The Road Less Traveled

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

Al Brounstein Established in 1968, Al Brounstein’s Diamond Creek Vineyards was the first wine estate in California to be planted solely with Cabernet Sauvignon. Noticing three distinct soil types on his property, Brounstein became one of the first California wineries to produce different Cabernet Sauvignons from single vineyards (Red Rock Terrace, Gravelly Meadow, and Volcanic Hill) on the same estate, setting the stage for what was to become known as super-premium Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley. His 1978 Lake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – a wine produced only in exceptional years – was the first California wine with a suggested retail price of $100 a bottle – an important milestone in the production of premium wine from California. The graceful aging of Brounstein’s wines continues to be one of his main legacies to the fervent fans of Diamond Creek wines.

Carole Meredith, PhD Dr. Carole Meredith spent more than 20 years in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis, pioneering the use of DNA to analyze relationships among grape varieties. She and her collaborators determined the parentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Syrah, thereby dispelling long-held myths about their origins. Her discovery of Zinfandel’s home in Croatia has enabled California producers to look to that country for new clones of this variety. The international program she founded led to a grape genome map that is the basis for identifying genes that control disease resistance and fruit quality. Dr. Meredith is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Chevalière de l’Ordre du Mèrite Agricole. After retiring from UC Davis as Professor Emeritus in 2003, she and her husband founded Lagier Meredith Vineyard, which produces world-class Syrahs.

Wine-Tasting Showcase Debuts in the Wine Hall of Fame The CIA at Copia now offers a tasting experience featuring a rotating selection of wineries from the Napa Valley and beyond. Open daily from noon to 5 p.m., the Tasting Showcase offers visitors a unique opportunity to taste a selection of wines from six different wineries, all in one place.

The Wine Tasting Showcase utilizes six custom-built wood bars, designed by local artist Luigi Oldani, that serve as the wineries’ tasting stations. Each winery offers a selection of wines, and guests can choose which wineries they want to visit and which wines they’d like to taste, giving them the freedom to create their own tasting experience – whether it’s comparing varietals, appellations or individual wines. Each station is hosted by the wineries’ own educators, so guests can learn about the wines of each individual winery directly from 52

a winery representative. The collection of wineries will change every few months.

Guests may pick up a Copia Card for wine tasting from The Store at CIA Copia. The card can be loaded to any chosen value and used at any of the six wine stations to purchase tasting pours, glasses of wine or full bottles of wine to be consumed onsite or to be taken home. Guests may enjoy their wine at the tasting station, in any of CIA at Copia’s indoor lounges, outside in the gardens or in the Jackson Family Wines Amphitheater. Guests are welcome to continue tasting wines until the value on their Copia Card is depleted, or they can reuse the card during their next visit. The Copia Card can also be used to purchase items from The Store or a cooking class in the Napa Valley Vintners Theater.

The Culinary Institute of America Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, notfor-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree majors in management, culinary science and applied food studies; associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education through its Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry, and its worldwide network of 49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas and Singapore.

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Our historic resort boasts 68 rooms and suites all with gracious floorplans, and most with a beautiful outdoor terrace and vineyard views. Guestrooms are spectacularly appointed with Rivolta linens, oversize bathrooms, custom designed furniture and every need attended to. Soak in the Spring Mountain sunset, take a dip in the pool, or melt in atrio spa with curated treatments over 2000 years old.

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Wineries of Distinction Howell Mountain and Spring Mountain Wineries …Above the Valley Floor and Off the Beaten Path High above the Napa Valley floor, removed from the bustling wine roads below, are two distinctly separate wine growing regions of character and merit: Howell Mountain AVA and Spring Mountain AVA. Exploring wineries in these and neighboring areas will reward you with a unique, out of the ordinary wine adventure.

Note: Most of these wineries are by appointment only, offering small, intimate, personal visits. These destinations within the Napa Valley wine community are minutes removed but a world apart from the Napa Valley “below.”

Please call in advance to arrange your tasting visit.

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VIEW FROM PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS | PHOTO BY DONALD SONDERLING

HOWELL MTN Howell Mountain AVA is located on the NE side of Napa Valley within the Vaca range; its grape growing and winemaking history goes back to the 1880s, when acreage was planted by early pioneers Adolph Brun and John V Chaix who established a successful wine business. In 1889, Brun and Chaix were awarded a bronze medal at the Paris World Competition, and almost 100 years later (1983), the Howell Mountain AVA was established as the first designated Napa subappellation. This AVA begins at 1400 feet, and is home to about 47 wineries, which year after year produce highly rated and sought after wines.

FUN FACT: There is no actual “Howell Mountain” as designated by the U.S. Geographical Survey. There is only the Howell Mountain AVA. The area came to be known as Howell Mountain, after Isaac Howell settled his family in the area in 1846.

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Bravante Vineyards

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The first thing you notice exiting your car, walking towards Bravante’s winery, is a sign that says “Welcome-Bravante Vineyards,” and indeed, you will be warmly welcomed by Dave Mosher, or one of the staff. This is a precursor to your visit here…warm and intimate, you immediately feel you are part of the family. Don’t miss this hidden gem, nestled among the trees of the Howell Mountain AVA. THE EX PERIENCE: Entering the cozy, attractive (and cool on a warm day!) tasting room, having a seat at the bar, or around the table, Dave will begin by pouring a glass of refreshingly crisp Sauvignon Blanc; this is one of the few Howell Mountain wineries making an Estate Sauvignon Blanc. As you continue, sampling Bravante’s Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Estate Reserve, Dave will delight in telling the history of the family and vineyards, showing you aerial photographs of the property, and an assortment of his other photographs. Dave is one of those rare individuals you connect with immediately, and he makes every tasting a special and personal occasion.

Included in the tasting is a tour of the cave, followed by (time and season permitting) meeting and chatting with Duane Dappen, Bravante’s winemaker.

Duane emphasizes that his winemaking approach is to create elegant, expressive wines that upon release, are ready to enjoy, but that are also age worthy; wines are released only after spending the proper amount of time in barrel and bottle. This philosophy is corroborated by the offerings on the current tasting menu: The youngest red is a 2012, accompanied by three 2010 vintage wines. It is a taste worthy experience to sip wines from vintages going back as much as seven years. Bravante wants you to become part of the family, with a simple and sincere mission statement: “We want to become your winery.”

• Bravante Vineyards is one of only two wineries making a Howell Mountain Sauvignon Blanc.

• All wines are from estate grown grapes.

• Tours are small, limited to three per day, and tailored to your taste and interests.

• Duane Dappen began his winemaking career at Grigich Hills. Before joining Bravante in 2000, his career path included Storybrook Mountain Vineyard (Cellar Master), Rombauer and Frank Family Vineyards (Cellar Master and Assistant winemaker), eventually becoming head winemaker for Frank Family Vineyards. Duane also produces his own small lot label: D-Cubed.

• Dave Mosher is a UC Davis Graduate (studying climatology, geography and photography) then attended the Brooks Institute of Photography. He has an extensive food, beverage and hospitality background, joining the Bravante team in 2010. An active UC Davis alumni, Dave enjoys photographing high school sporting events for local newspapers, and is a wealth of knowledge. www.bravantevineyards.com

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BREMER FAMILY WINERY

Bremer Family Winery “Family” is more than just part of the name of this delightfully relaxing vineyard and winery. Upon arrival, you will be made to feel that you are one of the family. Once you step onto the grounds you will know you are at a very special property, surrounded by shade trees, a (sometimes) babbling brook (during the winter and spring), and an ambience that will enchant you.

During one of the Bremer’s many trips to the area, Laura Bremer once remarked to her husband, “I want to do whatever it takes to never leave this valley.” In 2002, the Bremers purchased this historic property (built in 1891 by John and Jacob Sutter), and since the initial release, visitors have been captivated by the wines, the land, the surroundings, the people and the feeling that they, too, never want to leave this valley, or this winery.

THE EX PERIENCE: After being greeted by Tom Trzesniewski, we were seated under a canopy of trees, where wine glasses and a tasting menu were artfully laid out. Beginning with the 2013 Bremer Family Chardonnay, Tom explained the history of the property, the dream and vision of the Bremers and their basic philosophy: To first of all, create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, to host friends (because all who come to Bremer become friends), and to share a mutual passion for wine, food and company. As we sipped, Tom emphasized that sustainable farming practices are used throughout, with wines being released when they are ready to drink, spending a minimum of three years in barrel and two years in the bottle. Following the Chardonnay, we took a brief break, to tour the cellar and caves, which included a display of

fascinating old winemaking equipment dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s: A bottle labeler, de-stemmer, bottler and wine press. Returning from the “behind the scenes tour” our tasting continued, as we were joined by winemaker Bob Bolan. Sampling through a selection of wines from the 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages, concluding with the soft and elegant 2011 Bremer Family Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Bremer Family Winery’s flagship wine. As we chatted, Bob explained his winemaking philosophy: “To strive for a perfect balance of acidity, tannins and alcohol (all of which affect mouthfeel and indirectly impact flavor expression) and to make wines that reflect the place, pair well with food, and ultimately give pleasure to the wine lover.” Tasting through the Bremer line-up, you experience the intricate tapestry that Bob has woven with his winemaking art.

QUICK FACTS • 1891 – Historic winery and cellar built • 1922 – Farmhouse built, still used.

• 2016 – Bremer released a 125th anniversary bottle, their 2010-Eighteen Ninety-One, a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc.

• Bremer Chardonnay spends two years in barrel, and one in bottle before release.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF CADE ESTATE WINERY

Cade Estate Winery Imagine yourself in a state of total relaxation, on top of the world, gazing into the distance at the pastoral valley below, sipping a flawless glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and thinking “This must be Shangri-La.” Imagine no longer. Stepping into the tree canopied courtyard at CADE Estate Winery, an impressive award winning designed winery, being handed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, relaxing in one of the comfortable chairs overlooking the infinity pool whose waters seem to gently flow into the valley below, makes the dream a reality. Welcome to CADE Estate Winery.

THE EX PERIENCE: You will be greeted by your host, as the group assembles for the tour and tasting. Small groups (up to 8 people), are intimate and unhurried. On the day we visited, we were greeted by our hospitality host, Jay Brewner, who couldn’t have been more adept at conducting a tour that seemed customized to each and every individual. Strolling from the tasting room, up toward the winery, Jay explained the history of the search for the property, the commitment to being organic and sustainable plus CADE Estate’s responsibility “to be as green as green can be.” Jay pointed out small details, such as why the bark on the manzanita trees was scraped away off the tree trunks, which added that little “extra” as we approached the winery and caves. Following a tour of the cave, and a visit with winemaker extraordinaire, Danielle Dryot, we proceeded down to the elegant, comfortable tasting room, for the piece d ’resistance: A tasting of CADE Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, having already enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc during our walking tour. In unhurried fashion, we were able to compare, side by side, each of CADE’s Cabernet Sauvignons: The Napa Valley, Estate Howell Mountain and Reserve Howell Mountain. The flavors and intricacies of these wines were enhanced by perfectly paired small bites Jay’s explanation and knowledge of wine, terroir, production, and CADE Estate history made this a 100-point visit.

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QUICK FACTS • 2014 CADE Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain received ratings of: 95 points from The Wine Advocate, 94 points from Wine Spectator Magazine • First organically farmed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certified Estate winery in Napa Valley.

• Utilizing a majority of recycled materials such as recycled steel and plastic, the building’s concrete, containing integral earth colors that encompass fly ash, is a coal by-product reducing the use of cement.

• Zero wood was used in the winery production to help guard against the transmission of TCA (trichloranisole).

• The top of the stunning CADE cave table comes from the steel of a World War II submarine.

• CADE takes its name from Shakespeare, who used the term referring to wine casks, or cades, shipped from Bordeaux to England during Elizabethan times.

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ALAN, DELIA AND JANET VIADER | PHOTOS COURTESY OF VIADER VINEYARDS & WINERY

Viader Vineyards & Winery Located in the Napa Valley AVA, Viader is a few minutes’ drive up, heading east from St Helena at 1120 Deer Park Road.

Arriving at the winery, entering the congenial tasting room, gaze out at the bucolic vista and sit on the deck exhaling as you marvel in the magical landscape before your eyes. You have just left behind the stress of the outside world, even if for just a little while. Although you will be tempted to sit, sip, relax and just enjoy the view, a winery and cave tour with Alan Viader is a singular experience, and one you want to be certain to avail yourself to while visiting this premier, off-the-beaten path winery. Alan’s mother, Delia Viader, purchased undeveloped land with a loan from her father and subsequently planted the family’s vineyard in 1986. Her passion, vision and dedication has fashioned a winery producing world class, highly sought after Bordeaux style wines. Today, Delia partners with her son, Alan, in making Viader’s exquisite wines.

THE EX PERIENCE: A visit to Viader is simply put, remarkable. From the moment you meet any of the staff, you feel a part of a small, intimate group. Alan Viader grew up in the vineyards, which becomes quite apparent as he takes you on a journey through the property, the caves and winery.

Alan, soft spoken with a mellow personality, will tell the story of how his mother came to purchase the property, developing a “first growth” vineyard that produces wines of the highest caliber and reputation. As you enter the impressive caves, Alan describes the terroir, the rocky slopes, the weather and all that goes into growing high quality grapes, while weaving in his own history. One thing becomes abundantly clear, Alan, 60

growing up and working in the vineyards from the time he was a small boy, is himself a product of the land. The intrinsic relationship with the vineyard is reflected in Alan’s quiet passion to help the grapes ultimately express the vision of his mother (who is still very active in the business), through their wines. Alan will tell you his goal is “to let the wine tell the story of the vintage.” Using science and technology as tools to help coax along the growing and winemaking process, Alan will share with you that the three most important factors in growing great grapes are site, soil and sun. Returning to the tasting room, sitting on the balcony overlooking the serene landscape that stretches before you, the wines you sample will reflect all the nuances that Alan has spoken about: They are elegant, seductive, tantalizing and sophisticated.

QUICK FACTS • Organically grown, hand farmed • March 2017: VIADER became Napa Green Certified, a comprehensive environmental certification for wineries which takes a holistic approach to sustainability.

• Featured at some of Napa Valley’s premier restaurants including The French Laundry, Bottega, Press, Cook and Meadowood • 2014 VIADER Proprietary Red-94points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine • 2013 VIADER Proprietary Red-95 JamesSuckling.com • Two separate and unique tasting experiences are offered (groups limited to 6)

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Complementing the wines is an artistically prepared plate containing small bites of cheeses, meats and breadsticks, which enhances the experience. Viader’s signature wine is simply labeled, Viader, however the family has nicknamed it “Liquid Cashmere,” describing it as cashmere for the tongue. Indeed, this is silky, sensuous and opulent-the ultimate expression of liquid art in a glass.

Visiting with Alan is like taking a delightful class in all things family and winemaking, while experiencing their symbiotic relationship. Together with his mother Delia, sister Janet (marketing), wife Mariela (executive chef), Ian Dooley (tasting room manager and sommelier), Connie Caven (brand ambassador), and the rest of the Viader crew, a close knit team has formed that truly welcomes the visitor into the family of fine wines.

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POPE VALLEY WINERY | PHOTO BY BOB RIDER

Pope Valley Winery Just outside of the Howell Mountain AVA and well worth a drive down “a road less travelled,” is Pope Valley Winery.

As their logo proclaims, “Turn Left & Go Back 100 Years,” Pope Valley Winery traces its roots back 120 years, to 1897, when it was founded by Ed Haus, a Swiss immigrant. Those who have a slight sense of adventure to take the scenic journey to Pope Valley Winery will be rewarded by visiting a time encapsulated winery, in an area where you can come, sit, sip, play bocce, tour the old winery, relax, all while imagining, or to some extent experiencing, what life in the valley, the vineyards and the winery was like during the last quarter of the 19th century. A visit to Pope Valley Winery is an adventure in time travel, and a living tribute to the history of the area.

THE EX PERIENCE: Arriving at Pope Valley Winery, we first approached the original early 1900s homestead, made a slight left and proceeded to the tasting room and winery.

Warmly welcomed by Helena who led us into the tasting room, our journey began. Gazing around you will see walnut trees, vineyards, old equipment, old buildings all of which

DIANA EAKLE, DAVID EAKLE AND GUS | PHOTO BY BOB RIDER

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surround the relaxing grounds with picnic tables and a bocce court. You may not be quite certain if you are on a movie set, or have been transported back over a century in time. As Helena (or Jessie) begins the tasting, (possibly with a glass of sparkling Blanc de Blanc, produced in the Old World “methode champenoise” style, the history of Pope Valley Winery will begin to evolve. The tasting room itself dates from the early the 1900s. Sampling through the wines, all from estate-grown grapes, you will learn the fascinating history of Ed Haus, and how he came to America to make his fortune in the gold rush, ending up in Pope Valley, where he started a winery, originally called Burgundy Winery.

Taking a break from the tasting, we proceeded to the winery/wine cave, carved out of the mountain by hand in the late 1800s, meeting Bryan Avila, winemaker. Bryan, well versed in the history of the winery, the construction and the significance Pope Valley has played in California’s wine history, regaled us with stories of the “Old West” or “Old California,” including Pope Valley Winery’s rich history as we enjoyed a comprehensive barrel sampling tasting adventure. A trip to Pope Valley Winery will relax you, enthuse you, educate you and take you back to a time far removed from the modern world. It is a window into a storied past.

PHOTO BY BOB RIDER

QUICK FACTS • The winery has been continuously operated since 1897.

• Winery folklore has it that during prohibition, wine may have “found its way” to Al Capone, in Chicago.

• Recent awards: 2013 Merlot (95 points California State Fair 2017).

2011 Sparkling Blanc De Blancs (Silver medal American Fine Wine Competition).

2012 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Double Gold American Fine Wine Competition).

• Winery cellar was hand dug over a nine-year period by immigrant labor force.

• There is an assortment of original winery equipment and hardware on the property.

• Join the celebration October 7th for the 120th year Anniversary Party.

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Charbay Winery & Distillery

SPRING MTN THE SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, designated an AVA in 1993, is located in the NW part of Napa Valley, just five minutes from Downtown St. Helena.

It sits on the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, separating the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

With vineyards dotting the terraced mountain sides, the area is home to about 30 wineries. Historically, Spring Mountain traces its wine roots back to 1874, when Charles Lemme first planted what was then known as La Perla Vineyards (on the current Spring Mountain Vineyard site). Following on the heels of Lemme, Jacob and Frederik Berringer planted vineyards, and today the district is dotted with high quality wineries, many still small and family run.

As you walk toward the tasting room at Charbay, past the huge old copper Alambic still, (there are three pieces that make one still) and as John Reagh (family member, assistant winemaker and tasting host), comes out to greet you, your first thought has to be “wow,” this is amazing, and it is! Be prepared to enjoy a most intriguing and interesting Napa Valley experience!

THE EX PERIENCE: The first thing John will show you, even before the stills, are the “Buddha’s Hand” lemon trees. If you don’t know what those are, just to find out makes a visit to Charbay worthwhile! As you walk toward the tasting room, John will point out the copper Alambic pot still from Cognac, and then, just to further peak your interest, will tell you how Miles Karakasevic, Charbay’s founder, Master Winemaker and Grand Master Distiller, emigrated to the United States from Yugoslavia in the 1960s as the 12th generation of the Karakasevic family to create artisan wines and spirits!

This has been “the family business” since 1751! By this time, as we entered the inviting tasting room, we were thoroughly “wowed,” and hadn’t even taken a sip. Charbay is both a winery, and distillery, with Miles and John overseeing the “wine side,” and his son Marko (13th generation), overseeing the distillery.

At the winery, the small 25-gallon Alambic pot still is used to make small-batch varietal brandies for Charbay’s ports, aperitifs and dessert wines (the motto is, “Discover the world beyond wine”). Making varietal brandies increases the standard “red” and “white” wine

QUICK FACTS • The name Charbay comes from the combination of ‘ Char’donnay and ‘ bay’ for Brandy.

• Charbay is the first distillery permitted in Napa since Christian Brothers in 1940.

• The only legal winery that distills its own brandy in Napa.

• Cigar friendly winery, introducing a collection paired cigars that go with the glass of port you’ll want to sip outside as well as offering a selection of luxury humidors and travel cases.

• Numerous awards: Charbay Distillers’ Port (2006) 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Charbay Still House Port (2006) 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Charbay Brandy No. 83. 5 stars, Benchmark Spirit Journal, 2013 Charbay Whiskey (Release III), 95 pts, Wine Enthusiast, 2014 • Rated #1 of 10 “Best Wineries to Sip & Swirl in Napa Valley” – USA TODAY 2016 • 2017 Regional Award of Merit (Napa/SF Region) – “Innovative Wine Tourism Experience”-GreatWineCapital.com PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARBAY WINERY & DISTILLERY

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TAKE A TOUR OF CHARBAY AND LEARN ABOUT THE THREE PIECES THAT MAKE THE STILL | PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARBAY WINERY & DISTILLERY

offerings to a whole new level of possibilities. We started our tasting adventure with Charbay’s Green Tea Aperitif. Served over ice, with a twist of lemon peel from, you guessed it, one of the “fingers” of the “Buddha’s Hand,” our reaction was: OMG, this is unbelievable! Be creative, try this drink with lemonade, vodka, pineapple juice or any selection of fresh juices. But, be careful, it can be addictive! Next, John poured a 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (from the Stag’s Leap District), followed by a 2007 Lake Country Syrah. To end our tasting, we were treated to the Charbay Pomegranate Dessert wine – be imaginative in how you serve this: over ice, with orangeade, tonic or sparkling wine. No matter how you try this dessert

wine, it’s another WOW! Finally, we ended our tasting with the Still House Port. “Grandfathered-in,” Charbay is allowed to call this Port. Again, a grand slam home run. Throughout the tasting John was expressive and enthusiastic, explaining the distilling process, family history, the passion, time and effort that goes into training, creating and making all the Charbay libations. John says, “I want people to have a good time, learn and remember the experience.” John’s knowledge and infectious personality guarantees a good time and memorable experience to all who visit. The only way to fully appreciate Charbay is to EXPERIENCE Charbay. Make it a point to do so, it will be an experience to remember!

Spring Mountain Vineyard Arriving at Spring Mountain Vineyard, walking up the gravel path past the greenhouse, surrounded by trees, hills, beautifully planted grounds and vineyards, towards the tasting room, you feel as if you are on the grounds of a small French Chateau. Being greeted with a glass of wine, escorted to a table (or into the tasting room depending on weather), your instincts tell you that you have arrived at an extraordinary place, and indeed you have: An idyllic setting, steeped in history going back to the late 1800s, producing exceptional wines---what could be better?

THE EX PERIENCE: Following the path leading us to the tasting room we were met by our wine host, Matt Beverly, who handed us a “welcome” glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Relaxing in a comfortable seating area, overlooking the hillside vineyards, Matt began our visit by giving us an overview of the history of the property that today is Spring Mountain Vineyard. Dating from the late 1800’s, today’s Spring Mountain Vineyard consists of three historical properties: Chevalier, Miravalle and La Perla. Of note, is that FALL/WINTER 2017

La Perla was purchased in 1873 by Charles Lemme, being the first vineyard on Spring Mountain where Cabernet Sauvignon was planted; below that vineyard, was the first property planted by Frederik and Jacob Berringer in 1882. Our fascinating adventure had begun. As the morning heated up, Matt suggested we move inside to continue our tasting. As we tasted through a variety of wines (none younger than the 2008 vintage), Matt enlightened us about the wines, the philosophy, the land and the grapes, while weaving in interesting vignettes about the history of this remarkable property. As we sipped and were able to compare various Cabernets going back to the 2001 vintage, Matt explained when the current owner purchased the property in 1991, wines were cellared for 12 years before release! Spring Mountain is committed to releasing wines when they are ready and aged properly. Since 1992 there has been a commitment to sustainable farming and practices, and the lengths they go to protecting the land and environment is amazing (refer to website for detailed information). The focus

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is on Cabernet Sauvignon and “big” Bordeaux blends, describing their wines as being “a very Bordeaux style.”

Following our Cabernet tasting, we were poured several vintages of Elivette, a smooth, elegant and enticing blend of all five Bordeaux grapes, in most cases, (the focus still being on Cabernet Sauvignon); you can see why this is Spring Mountain’s flagship wine. Our tasting experience at Spring Mountain was a blend of education in local history, terroir, sustainable farming practices, winemaking and most of all an experience that exemplifies the dedication, love and passion that that you feel from the moment you arrive. Visit Spring Mountain Winery to drink in the history that has gone into the creation of these elegant wines.

Pride Mountain Vineyards

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QUICK FACTS • Although Chateau Montelena is renowned for their Chardonnay taking 1st place in the 1976 Judgement of Paris, Spring Mountain’s 1973 Chardonnay placed 4th.

• 2012 Elivette received 96 points from Jamessuckerling.com and 95 points from Decanter magazine.

• 2012 Cabernet received 95 points from Jamessuckerling.com.

• Spring Mountain Vineyard is a leader in organic and sustainable farming, partnering with UC Berkley in the use of beneficial insects.

• Spring Mountain produces estate olive oil from 160-year-old olive trees.

• All wines are estate grown, the fruit being handpicked and harvested.

• Several historic buildings, listed on the Historic Register, are on the property.

• Tiburcio Parrott, in addition to being the original founders of today’s Spring Mountain Vineyard, was a civil rights activist, fighting against the law that existed in employing Chinese laborers. In 1880, the Ninth Circuit Court upheld Parrott’s position.

• Two of the three 1800s buildings are currently “ghost wineries” and restoration plans are underway.

• Consult the website for a more complete description of the wines, growing practices, history and available tasting experiences.

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From the moment you arrive, being greeted in this mountain top tasting room at Pride Mountain Winery, it becomes apparent that “Pride” is more than just a family name and label….it is a mission statement, a goal of what the winery strives to pass onto each and every guest: Pride in service, Pride in their people, Pride in their wines.

THE EX PERIENCE: Pride Mountain Winery may just be one of the most interesting wineries you will ever visit. Why? Because, with a single visit, you visit a winery in Napa and a winery in Sonoma! More on that later. Pride Mountain Winery sits atop Spring Mountain. Walking from your car to the tasting room, your eyes traverse the landscape taking in the panorama of trees, mountains, valleys, vineyards and ponds – there is a definite mood that immediately arouses your senses. As our small group gathered in the library, Paul Smith, our Pride guide and wine ambassador, poured us a glass of 2015 Chardonnay, introducing himself. As Paul got to know our group, he gave us a short history of Pride Mountain Winery. Jim Pride was a successful dentist, founder of the Pride Institute, specializing in “teaching management solutions within the dental practice.” But more than that, Jim was a farmer in California’s agriculture rich Sacramento Valley.

Purchasing acreage atop Spring Mountain in 1989 intended for his and his wife’s “retirement,” Jim slowly developed highly sought after, award winning wines. Sadly, Jim passed away in 2004, and his son Steve, along with his sister Suzanne took over the operations of the winery. Steve, with a PhD in geophysics, having been a science professor at the University of Paris and UC Berkeley, utilizing his knowledge of science, combined with having grown up in the dirt and vineyards, was ready for the challenge to continue his father’s legacy, to take Pride Winery to a whole new level, which he as certainly done. Following the brief history, Paul invited us to follow him to the winery, where, as we stood in front, Paul welcomed us to Napa. He then took a step to our left, and welcomed us to Sonoma. Pride Mountain Winery sits on the exact dividing line between Napa and Sonoma. Grapes are grown in both appellations, AND….there are twin winery facilities (under the VERY NAPA VALLEY

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Pride umbrella) in order to adhere to the various rules and regulations! The tour, tasting (and education) continued in the caves, where Paul demonstrated, through barrel tasting and blending different barrel samples in our glasses, how “the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts.” Returning to the tasting room, we then had the opportunity to chat, ask questions and yes, sip some more. Don’t miss a chance to experience first-hand a small, intimate visit as your wine host takes you through this wonderful journey of wine, place,

QUICK FACTS • Pride has never marketed or advertised their wines. They’re celebrating their 26th anniversary.

• Pride Mountain wines have been served in the White House 32 times, through five different administrations.

• Of the 33 soil types in Napa and Sonoma, six are found in the diverse vineyards of Pride Mountain.

• The 2012 and 2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon each received 100 point scores from Robert Parker.

• Despite their reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the #1 requested wine is Pride’s Viognier.

• Steve Pride says his favorite wine experience is “sitting on the terrace outside the caves, overlooking the vineyards as the sun sets after a long day, with an older vintage of Pride Mountain Vineyards in the glass.”

• You will see and feel the pride and passion each member of the staff takes in representing this incredible winery, as they tour you through the wines and winery.

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history and friendship. You will instinctively understand, after your first sip, why these wines are highly acclaimed, sought after wines “are everything Pride.”

Allow Y ourself To Explore Napa Valley is dotted with wineries up and down the main highways and arteries that crisscross the length and breadth of the Napa Valley AVA. There are an abundance of wonderful, eclectic, interesting wineries that are somewhat off the beaten path. These may take a little time and effort to get to, but they are so worthwhile to visit. Most of these offer “by appointment only” tours and tastings, and are generally limited to small, intimate groups. Allow yourself the luxury of exploration.

Savor the history of the area, see historic buildings and caves, marvel in the geography and geology, delight in the flora and fauna and the surrounding vistas, all while meeting wonderful wines and people.

Take time to explore and you will experience first-hand what Robert Mondavi meant when he said: “Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It'’s culture. It's the essence of civilization and the art of living.”

HELPFUL LINKS • Howell Mountain AVA Wineries: hwww.howellmountain.org • Spring Mountain AVA Wineries: springmountaindistrict.org • Napa Valley AVA Wineries: napavintners.com/wineries NOTE: Please check with wineries in advance as to hours of operation and if appointments are required.

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REDWOOD CELLAR AT CHARLES KRUG WINERY, CIRCA 1940 PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLES KRUG WINERY

PHOTO COURTESY OF NICHELLINI WINERY

Drink in the History of Napa Valley

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Take in the history that shaped the wines and the area you are exploring, discovering a piece of California’s storied history.

A trip to Napa Valley, visiting its many wineries, can be more than just a trip to taste and learn about wine. Numerous tasting rooms and wineries occupy historic buildings; some are large and elegant, influenced by European-style architecture; some are small, reflecting the history of early California. As your travels take you to this premier area famous for its grapes, wines, food and hospitality, make it a point to visit wineries and tasting rooms of historical significance

– BY DONALD SONDERLING –

PHOTO COURTESY OF TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS

Tasting Rooms of Historical Significance Calistoga National Bank Building Originally organized as a Charter Bank, the Calistoga National Bank printed $420,740 in U.S. currency between 1909-1935. Operating as a bank until the 1970s, the bank financed several Napa wineries over the years, and was featured in the movie “Bottle Shock.” Over the last many decades, this historic property was a pharmacy, photo shop, flower shop and shoe store. Today, this is the tasting room for Huge Bear Wines and Knights Bridge Winery, who opened on Valentine’s Day of 2015. Enjoy sampling Huge Bear’s wines, while discovering the interesting story behind their name and the significance of “the bear” as it relates to California history.

Browse interesting artifacts on display in this architecturally significant neo-classical building. Call ahead for private tastings and food and wine pairings. And, when you visit, ask why there is only one door to enter or exit through!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HUGE BEAR WINES

The Pfeiffer Building Built in 1875, the Pfeiffer Building is the first stone built, and oldest surviving commercial building in Napa. For more than 140 years the building served as a brewery, brothel, Italian grocery, saloon, Chinese laundry and a meat company.

Since 2002, The Vintner’s Collective has operated a tasting room featuring wines from small, hard-to-find boutique Napa wineries. Some of the wineries represented are Hertelendy Vineyards (96 points from Robert Parker), Clark-Claudon (96 points from Robert Parker), D Cubed (specializing in Zinfandel), Las Bonitas, Patel (95 points from Robert Parker), Roy Estate (95-97 points from Robert Parker) and a variety of other small, elite Napa wineries. Sample a selection of wonderful wines that are making their mark, in a building with so much history. *Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

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Well Aged Wineries Nichelini Family Winery Nichelini Family Winery, the oldest winery in the Napa Valley continuously run by the same family, is currently celebrating 127 years. Visiting Nichelini, you will probably be served by cousins Doug Patterson (fourth generation) or Janette Dahn, (fifth generation), descendants of the founders, Italian-Swiss homesteaders Anton and Caterina Nichelini. Taste a selection of award-winning estate wines in the original 1895 Nichelini family home. While tasting, explore the rooms, replete with artifacts, aged labels, photos and memorabilia, which will transport you back to a different time. Janette or Doug will tell you stories about the valley, the area, the family and the wines, stretching back over 127 years. Tour the property, where you will see the 1896 Roman press, the hand-dug cave and a replica/restoration of the original 1886 homestead cabin.

Nichelini is located up a scenic road dotted with lakes and reservoirs, on Highway 128, eight miles east of the Silverado Trail. The Nichelini family continues to bring fine wines and a sense of history, past and present, to those who visit.

INTERESTING FACTS • 127 years of family history validates the family motto: “From generation to generation.”

• Grape growing and winemaking has been non-stop since 1890.

• During prohibition grapes were shipped to Chicago where Italian immigrants made wine;Nichelini continued to make wine.

• Winemaker Aim”e Sunseri was recently honored as Woman Winemaker of the Year at the 2017 at the International Women’s Wine Competition. She is Nichelini’s seventh winemaker, and fifth generation. There has always been a Nichelini winemaker.

• Muscadelle vines (also known as Sauvignon Vert) planted in 1946 still produce grapes for Nichelini wines today.

• The cave was hand dug by Italian labor. By 1895, Italians had replaced Chinese labor.

• Some recent awards: 2017 International Women’s Wine Competition - 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Double Gold, Best of Class - 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Ros” Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of Show Ros” - 2014 Petite Sirah – Double Gold 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition: - 2014 Merlot Reserve – Best of Class - 2014 Primitivo – Gold - 2015 Sauvignon Blanc – Gold - 2015 Sparkling Brut – Gold - 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold

AIMÉE SUNSERI | PHOTO COURTESY OF NICHELLINI WINERY

Trefethen Family Vineyards Trefethen Family Vineyards, originally named Eshcol, was formed in the 1880s following the purchase of several parcels of land by the Goodman brothers. Scottish sea captain, Hamden McIntyre designed and built the winery which was completed in 1886. Active throughout the prohibition era, Eschol ceased production in 1940, remaining inactive and in disrepair until purchased by the Trefethen family in 1968.

The Trefethens were committed to raise quality fruit, produce superior wines and restore the historic original gravity-flow winery to its former state. Today, award-winning wines are produced on the estate in the winery’s state-of-the-art facility.

The original winery, completely restored, is still in use.

Visitors can see some of the original winery equipment which is on display. Drink in the present, while you tour the gloried past of this historic Napa winery.

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INTERESTING FACTS • Eshcol is a biblical name meaning “lush cluster of grapes.”

• Captain McIntyre designed the wineries for Greystone (now the Culinary Institute of America), Far Niente and Inglenook.

• The winery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This is the only 19th-century, wooden, gravity-flow winery surviving in Napa County.

• The original 1886 winery is still used. Following the 2014 earthquake, there was a 2-1/2 year restoration project. The first floor is now used for barrel aging and guest reception. The visitor’s center, on the second floor of this historic building, is used for tasting.

• In 1979, the 1976 Chardonnay was chosen “Best Chardonnay” in the world at the Gault-Millau World Wine Olympics in Paris. Since then Trefethen has continued to receive high praise, awards and honors from wine magazines and competitions throughout the wine world.

Charles Krug Winery Charles Krug Winery is, in itself, the story and history of the Napa Valley wine industry. The oldest winery in Napa Valley, founded in 1861 by 36-year-old Prussian immigrant Charles Krug, also lays claim to being California’s first public tasting room, opened in 1882. With a long history of producing award-winning wines (beginning with the 1944 Cabernet Sauvignon, 95 points, Wine Spectator Magazine), Charles REDWOOD CELLAR, CIRCA 1891 | COURTESY OF CHARLES KRUG WINERY Krug Winery is a wine industry, Napa Valley and California leader, innovator and icon. In 1943, the winery was purchased by the Mondavi family (Cesare and Rosa). In order to complement and expand their wine industry interests, operation of the winery was turned over to their sons Peter and Robert. In 2016, at the age of 101, Peter Sr. passed away, and today the winery is run by his sons, Peter Jr. and Marc. The fourth generation is now entering the family business to continue the legacy that began in 1861. A visit to the Charles Krug Winery is a must, where history, family and a dedication to land, grapes, wine and people lives on.

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INTERESTING FACT • The original cider press Charles Krug used to crush grapes is on display at the winery.

• The Redwood Cellar dates to 1872, and remains a working winery as it was under Charles Krug.

• The Carriage House dates to 1881.

• Charles Krug winery was one of the first wineries to label bottles with the individual grape’s varietal name.

• Awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

• 2015 award for Architecture and Landscape.

• Listed as one of California’s Top 10 Tasting rooms by Food & Wine Magazine.

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Stags’ Leap Winery Founded in 1893 by Horace and Minnie Mizner Chase, daughter of a California State Senator and US Ambassador to Central America, Stags’ Leap is steeped in the colorful history of Napa Valley. Boasting a stone winery and the exquisite Manor House, dating from 1890, Stags’ Leap is notable for having excavated the first wine storage caves on the East side of Napa Valley to accommodate the inaugural vintage in 1893.

Visitors to the property enjoy a tour of the historic Manor House and gardens while learning the incredible history of the estate. Remarkable historical vignettes include bootleggers and gangsters visiting Stags’ Leap “during the day,” and throughout the Golden Era of Hollywood, it was a favored destination for the Hollywood crowd. A fun fact is that Stags’ Leap is also reputed to have installed the first “in-ground” fresh water swimming pool in Northern California. Sip award-winning wines as you experience the history of “old” Napa.

Chateau Montelena Brought into the limelight of California’s wine industry in 1976, when the Chateau’s 1973 Chardonnay took first place in The Judgement of Paris, this 1888 “castle” is another integral

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part of the incredible renaissance that took place in Napa Valley during the late 1800’s. The property, purchased by entrepreneur Alfred L. Tubbs in 1882 was the seventh largest winery in the area by 1896. The Chateau, constructed of stone, instead of wood, which was commonplace during the period, is built into the hillside, offering natural insulation.

The structure resembles an English Gothic castle, and you can almost imagine King Arthur holding court here. A visit and tasting in this historic building, walking through the gardens and grounds as you drink in the history of this grand winery is not to be missed. In 2013 Chateau Montelena was placed on the National Register of Historic Places for both the stone winery and Paris winner!

Beringer Vineyards The longest, continuously producing winery in Napa Valley, no history of Napa Valley would be complete or could be recounted without including the history of one of Napa’s most iconic wineries and structures. Brothers Jacob and Frederik Beringer, German immigrants, purchased land in 1875, and in 1876 Beringer Vineyards was born. A visit and tasting at this Napa Valley landmark is a true step back in time and Napa Valley wine culture.

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The Rhine House, a magnificent 1884 mansion, was built as the Beringer family residence, and the approach will “WOW” you! A tasting in The Rhine House will transport you to a different time, where you will experience the winery from the viewpoint of the brothers who created this masterpiece.

All the more impressive will be the facts you learn as you visit Beringer’s Rhine House: A visit to this Napa Valley historical landmark is one you will cherish.

INTERESTING FACTS • The 17-room mansion was designed to duplicate the Beringer’s ancestral family home in Germany.

• The cost to build was about $28,000. Restored in 2009 at a cost of $3,000,000.

• There are now 40 stained glass panels throughout the mansion, which cost $6000, (over 20% of the original cost) – nearly a quarter of the total construction cost of the Rhine House when it was built in 1884.

• 200 feet away from The Rhine House, is the original 1852 Hudson House. Moved from its original location where The Rhine House now sits, the Hudson House was built by David Hudson, who was instrumental player in the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, which helped to secure California’s independence from Mexico.

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Frank Family Vineyard What today is Frank Family Vineyards has a long and colorful history. It all began in 1892, when all of the property around Larkmead Lane (including a railroad!) was purchased

by San Francisco elite Lillie Hitchcock Coit (of Coit tower fame). When visiting and tasting at what eventually evolved into Frank Family Vineyards, you will marvel at the several historic structures; including the fascinating vignettes attached to them. As you walk up to the tasting room, you will notice a gazebo and bell, remnants from the train station that Ms. Coit built – for herself! The original Larkmead winery stone building, built in 1884 and refinished in 1906 with sandstone was initially used for wine storage. Today, this historic 125year-old quintessential wine country structure is still used for wine production and storage, and doubles as a spectacular event space. Having the distinction of being the third oldest building in the Napa Valley, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. A 1930s Craftsman home also stands on the property, and currently serves as Frank Family Vineyards’ Tasting Room. Although this home has since been remodeled, Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe stayed

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A Cornucopia of History Napa Valley includes an abundance of wineries rich in history, going back over 100 years. Following is a partial list of additional historic wineries to visit, enhancing your Napa Valley adventures.

See century-old, hand-dug caves, old winery equipment and learn the story of Napa Valley “from the beginning,” while sipping wonderful wines. Take a step back in time to “thank the pioneers” who made Napa Valley what it is today.

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here during her wine country getaways.

Your visit to Frank Family Vineyards will not only include tastes of awardwinning wines, but tastes of a deeply-rooted local history. Be certain to sample the sparkling wines of Frank Family Vineyards, produced in the oldworld French Methode Champenoise style. Sipping, and learning about the long and fascinating history of this property is an experience in discovering the captivating past of the development and growth of the Napa Valley wine culture, and one the Frank family is enthusiastic to share.

• Bremer Family Winery (1891) See page 58 for more information • Pope Valley Winery (Continuously operating since 1897) See page 62 for more information • Spring Mountain Winery (1897) See page 65 for more information • Beaulieu Vineyards (Founded 1900) • Far Niente (1885, established by John Benson, a 49er gold rush pioneer and uncle of Winslow Homer) • Freemark Abbey (1886, First female owned/female winemaker Napa Valley winery on record) • Inglenook (Chateau dates to 1879) • Schramsberg (Founded 1862) • Spottswood (Originally established 1882)

Ackerman Family Vineyards Ackerman Family Vineyards was started in 1994 when Bob and Lauren Ackerman purchased a 16 acre vineyard in the Coombsville AVA while looking for a horse. From the beginning, they had a profound interest in becoming an integral part of the Napa Valley community they loved, which included a vision to help preserve Napa Valley’s storied history.

To that end, in August of 2010, Lauren Ackerman purchased the Gifford House, an 1888 Queen Anne Victorian that had fallen into severe disrepair over the past several decades.

Determined to restore the grand old “pink lady” to its former glory, no detail was overlooked in the five year restoration project, which included renovation of redwood handrails, plaster moldings and the 17 stained glass windows; this was an undertaking of love and commitment, preserving the historical past for the enjoyment of all who visit. Re-named The Ackerman Heritage House, this grand old lady of a previous time stands ready to open her doors, displaying the elegance of a bye-gone era, with period correct antiques dating from the 1600’s through the 1920’s. Private tours may be booked to explore this elegant Victorian mansion. Behind the 76

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Ackerman Heritage house is the Aviary, a restored carriage house dating from 1910, where a tasting of Ackerman Family Vineyards’ award winning wines will leave you in wonder.

Take a step back in history, as you experience and relish the splendor of a bygone era.

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

Contemporary American Contemporary/Traditional American

ST. HELENA Acacia House – 1915 Main Street, 707 963-7000 Archetype – 1429 Main Street, 707 968-9200 Brasswood – 3111 St. Helena Highway North, 707 302-5101 The Charter Oak – Meadowood – 900 Meadowood Lane, 707 967-1205 Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen – 1327 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-1200 Cook St. Helena – 1310 Main Street, 707 963-7088 Culinary Institute – 2555 Main Street, 1-888-995-1699 Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch – 738 Main Street, 707 963-4555 Goose & Gander – 1245 Spring Street, 707 967-8779 Gott’s Roadside – 933 Main Street, 707 963-3486 Harvest Table – 1 Main Street, 707 967-4695 Market – 1347 Main Street, 707 963-3799 Press – 587 St. Helena Highway, 707 967-0550 St. Helena Bistro – 1146 Main Street, 707 963-3371 Terra – 1345 Railroad Avenue, 707 963-8931 Tra Vigne Pizzeria – 1050 Charter Oak Avenue, 707 963-4444 Two Birds/One Stone – 3020 St. Helena Highway North, 707 302-3777 CALISTOGA Bosko’s Trattoria– 1364 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-9088 Brannan’s Grill – 1374 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-2233 Cafe Sarafornia – 1413 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-0555 Calistoga Inn & Brewery – 1250 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-4101 Evangeline – 1226 Washington Street, 707 341-3131 Hydro Bar & Grill – 1403 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-9777 Johnny’s – 1457 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-5938 Lakehouse – 580 Lommel Road, 855 810-1572 Sam’s Social Club – 1712 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-4969 Solbar – @ Solage, 755 Silverado Trail, 707 226-0850 Sushimambo – 1631 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-4699 Veraison – 1457 Lincoln Avenue, 707 942-5938 FALL/WINTER 2017

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Wine Country Events ONGOING

WINE TASTING AT BACK ROOM WINES

First & Main Streets, Downtown Napa www.backroomwines.com, 877-322-2576 • Sept 21: The Great Grape Study Bordeaux Style Blends • Sept 22: Spanish Reds • Sept 28: RHONE Wine Fan Club of Napa Valley • Sept 29: Old World, New World ONGOING

LIVE MUSIC AT BLUE NOTE NAPA

Napa, www.bluenotenapa.com, 707-880-2300 ONGOING

JAMCELLARS BALLROOM AT THE MARGRIT MONDAVI THEATRE

Napa, www.jamcellarsballroom.com, 707-880-2300 ONGOING

DI ROSA

Napa, www.dirosart.org, 707-226-5991 • Ongoing through Oct 15: Based on a True Story, Highlights from the di Rosa Collection • Nov 4 – May 27: Be Not Still, Living in Uncertain Times Part I ONGOING

NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM

Yountville, www.NapaValleyMuseum.org 707-944-0500 ONGOING

Napa Valley Wine Train

Napa, www.winetrain.com. 800-427-4124 • Sept 15: Murder Mystery Dinner • Sept 21: Rock the Rails with Sheila E • Sept 30: Private Reserve Train-Rombauer Vineyards • Oct 5: Rock the Rails with David Pack’s Legends Live • Oct 6: Romance on the Rails • Oct 14: Private Reserve Train:Trefethen Family Vineyards • Oct 20: Murder Mystery Dinner • Nov 4: Private Reserve Train - V. Sattui Winery • Nov 4: Romance on the Rails • Nov 23: Thanksgiving ONGOING

NAPA VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT LINCOLN THEATER

Yountville, www.lincolntheater.org, 707-944-9900 • Sept 16: Willie K • Sept 17: For the Love of Music, Fall Fusion • Sept 24: Magic Men Live!

• Oct 7: Jo Koy • Oct 14: Repin & The Russian Romantics • Oct 21: A Night at the Sands • Nov 4: Howell Mountain aHarvest Celebration • Dec 9: Voena, Voices of the Season…Wonderland • Dec 10: Holidays in Buenos Aires • Dec 16-17: The Nutcracker ONGOING

LIVE AT UPTOWN THEATRE

Napa, 707-259-0123, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com • Sept 17: Dave Mason, Alone Together Again • Sept 29: Get The Led Out, The American Led Zeppelin • Oct 5: John Prine • Oct 6: An Evening with Randy Newman • Oct 7: Shawn Colvin • Oct 13: Take Me To The River • Oct 19: Boz Scaggs • Oct 21: Comedian Howie Mandel • Oct 28: Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses • Oct 29: Home Free • Nov 30: An Irish Christmas • Dec 9: The Pixies ONGOING

FRIED CHICKEN SUNDAY’S & MONDAY MAGNUM MADNESS

Two Birds One Stone, St. Helena www.twobirdsonestonenapa.com, 707-302-3777

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ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

CA’MOMI OSTERIA – LATIN NIGHTS Napa, 10pm-1am, free www.camomi.com, 707-224-6664

ONGOING SUNDAYS

LIVE MUSIC FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH

Carneros Resort & Spa, Napa, 10am-2pm www.carnerosresort.com, 707-299-4880 ONGOING THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28

STARMONT SOCIALS

Music, food, trucks, featured wines & fun! 5-7pm Starmont Winery, Napa, www.starmontwinery.com, 707-252-8001 SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 28

BERINGER VINEYARDS – LIVE MUSIC ON THE LAWN

Enjoy live music in Beringer’s backyard from 12:30-4:30pm. The Sherry Shack will be open for picnic items & wines by the glass from 11am-5pm. Arrive early to reserve your picnic area. This is the perfect destination to spend an afternoon in Wine Country!

St. Helena, 12:30-4:30pm, www.beringer.com, 707-257-5771

SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29

HARVEST TOURS

Take a deep dive into the Biale harvest & winemaking action, taste grapes, juice & peer into the press! The tour is followed with a tasting and discussion of new wines. Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa 9:30am, free/members, $65, RSVP www.biale.com, 707-257-7555 SEPTEMBER 9

2014 KATHRYN HALL RELEASE PARTY & VERTICAL TASTING Hall St. Helena, St. Helena www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

SEPTEMBER 9

PEJU – HARVEST RESERVE RELEASE CELEBRATION

Celebrate Harvest 2017 amongst the vines and be the first to taste the newly-released reserve collection, including the highly-anticipated 2015 Barrel Experiment. Each guest receives three tasting tickets to enjoy pours of 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2014 Cabernet Franc Reserve & 2015 Barrel Experiment. In addition to the exclusive reserve tasting, join them in the heart of the HB Vineyard to sip on your Peju favorites paired with light snacks.

10:30am-12:30pm, Rutherford, www.peju.com, 800-446-7358

ONGOING

COOKING CLASSES – THE CIA AT COPIA, NAPA

www.ciaatcopia.com, 707-967-2500 • Sept 11: Wine Tasting – Nailed It! Cabernet Sauvignon • Sept 12, 23, 28, 30: Chef’s Class - Thai Time • Sept 13: Chef’s Class - Homemade Fresh Cheese • Sept 14: Chef’s Table - Farm Fare • Sept 14: Pairing Basics - Basic Flavor Interactions • Sept 14, 21, 29: How to Taste Wine in 90 Seconds • Sept 21: Calibrate Your Culinary Palate • Sept 23: CIA Skills - Cooking with Beer • Sept 15: Preserving - The Quick Pickle • Sept 15: Somm’s Class – Seasonal Cocktails from the Garden • Sept 15: Make Your Own Condiments • Sept 16: CIA Skills - The Power of Sauces • Sept 16: Wine Tasting - Napa Valley vs. The World • Sept 16, 19, 22: Chef’s Class Celebrate Harvest with Grape Recipes • Sept 17: Family Funday - Cool Condiments • Sept 18: Wine Tasting – Bubbles for Every Occasion • Sept 20: Wine Tasting – The Unexpected Napa Valley • Sept 21: Chef’s Table - Food for Entertaining • Sept 22: CIA Skills - Flavors of the New Spanish Table • Sept 22, 30: Pairing Basics - Let’s Talk About Sauces • Sept 24: Family Funday – Pizza • Sept 25: Wine Tasting – Nailed It! Sauvignon Blanc • Sept 26: Chef’s Class - Fall Strudels & Turnovers • Sept 26, 28: Pairing Basics - Global Flavor Interactions • Sept 27: Somm’s Class – Class Cocktails with a Twist • Sept 29: CIA Skills - Handmade Fresh Cheese • Sept 29: Make Your Fresh Pasta • Sept 30: Chef’s Table - Pasta • Oct 1, 22: Family Funday - Cakes & Cupcakes • Oct 2, 16: Wine Tasting: Nailed It! Cabernet Sauvignon • Oct 5, 7, 12, 19, 26: How to Taste Wine in 90 Seconds • Oct 5, 8, 14, 26: Chef’s Table - Food for Entertaining • Oct 6, 20: Janet Fletcher’s Wine Meets Cheese – Four Slam-Dunk Pairings • Oct 6, 21, 28, 31: Chef’s Class - Rustic Desserts • Oct 7, 14, 17, 24, 27: Chef’s Class - The Mediterranean Table • Oct 8: Family Funday – Tacos • Oct 9: Somm’s Class – Class Cocktails with a Twist • Oct 12: Somm’s Class – What We’re Drinking Now • Oct 12, 13, 18: Chef’s Class - Homemade Fresh Cheese • Oct 13: Make Your Fresh Pasta • Oct 14, 28: Calibrate Your Culinary Palate • Oct 15: Family Funday - Mac & Cheese • Oct 19: Pairing Basics - Let’s Talk About Sauces • Oct 20: Preserving - The Quick Pickle • Oct 20: Make Your Own Condiments • Oct 21: Pairing Basics - Global Flavor Interactions • Oct 21: CIA Skills - The Power of Sauces • Oct 23: Wine Tasting – Bubbles for Every Occasion

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• Oct 25: Wine Tasting – The Unexpected Napa Valley • Oct 28: CIA Skills - Cooking with Beer • Oct 29: Family Funday - Spooky Treats • Oct 30: Wine Tasting – Nailed It! Pinot Noir • Nov 1, 13, 29: Wine Tasting – Nailed It! Cabernet Sauvignon • Nov 2: Chef’s Table - Food for Entertaining • Nov 2, 17: Preserving - The Quick Pickle • Nov 3, 15, 28: Chef’s Class - Homemade Fresh Cheese • Nov 4: CIA Skills - The Power of Sauces • Nov 4, 14, 25: Chef’s Class Fall Strudels & Turnovers • Nov 4, 16, 24: Pairing Basics - Global Flavor Interactions • Nov 5: Family Funday - Tacos • Nov 10, 16: Make Your Fresh Pasta • Nov 17: Pairing Basics - Let’s Talk About Sauces • Nov 17: How to Taste Wine in 90 Seconds • Nov 18: CIA Skills - The Power of Sauces • Nov 18, 21, 24: Chef’s Class - Pies & Tarts for the Holidays • Nov 18, 30: Make Eclairs & Their Cousins • Nov 19: Family Funday - CIA Holiday Favorites • Nov 22: Wine Tasting – Bubbles for Every Occasion • Nov 25: CIA Skills-Cooking with Beer • Nov 26: Family Funday Lunchbox Magic Featuring Thanksgiving Leftovers • Nov 27: Wine Tasting - Napa Valley vs. The World • Dec 1: Pairing Basics - Global Flavor Interactions • Dec 3: Family Funday -Lunchbox Magic • Dec 6: Chef’s Class - Healthy Holidays • Dec 8: Make Your Fresh Pasta • Dec 7: Chef’s Class - Homemade Fresh Cheese • Dec 8: Wine Tasting – Bubbles for Every Occasion • Dec 9. 12: Chef’s Class - Unrivaled Hors d ’Oeuvre • Dec 9, 12: Chef’s Class - Pies & Tarts for the Holidays • Dec 10: Family Funday - Cakes & Cupcakes • Dec 11: Wine Tasting – Nailed It! Cabernet Sauvignon • Dec 13: How to Taste Wine in 90 Seconds • Dec 14: Pairing Basics - Let’s Talk About Sauces • Dec 16, 21: Make Eclairs & Their Cousins

FALL/WINTER 2017

Wine Country Events SEPTEMBER 9

TAMBER BEY VINEYARDS – HARVEST VINTNER’S DINNER

Join Tamber Bey Vintners Barry & Jennifer Waitte for an evening of food & wine at the Sundance Ranch. Chef Matthew Paille will prepare an exciting menu paired with Tamber Bey wines. The evening starts at 6pm with a welcome wine reception & passed appetizers, followed by a tour of the winery. The five-course dinner will showcase their Signature Collection wines. Sundance Ranch, Calistoga, 6-10pm, $175 www.tamberbey.com, 707-942-2100

SEPTEMBER 9

CALISTOGA WINE EXPERIENCE

Pioneer Park, Calistoga, 2-6pm, $75 www.calistogawinegrowers.com

The Lawn at Farmstead, Long Meadow Ranch St. Helena, 6-9:30pm, $60-$135 www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555 SEPTEMBER 16

PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS SEPTEMBER WINE CLUB PICKUP EVENT

SEPTEMBER 10

V. SATTUI WINERY – ETRUSCAN FOOD & WINE: THE BANQUETERS OF ANCIENT ITALY

ARTIST APPEARANCE: PETE TILLACK Gallery 1870, V Marketplace, Yountville www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

St. Helena, 11:30am-3pm, Seats are limited! www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774, $125

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SEPTEMBER 10

PAELLA & PETITE SIRAH AL FRESCO DINNER

Buffet dinner, auction, door prizes & live entertainment!

The Carmelite House of Prayer, Oakville 707-944-2454x103, 2pm

GUEST CHEF: JOHAN JURESKOG AG, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

THE LIONS RELEASE DINNER 2017

SEPTEMBER 9

39TH ANNUAL BENEFIT BARBEQUE

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Join Tim & Sabrina Persson, fifth-generation Hess family, & the winemaking team for the Release the Lions Dinner. A memorable evening is planned, starting with a garden reception followed by a formal dinner by Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson in the Hess Art Museum, 6-9pm $325, $275/member, $250/Top Collector The Hess Collection, www.hesscollection.com, 707-255-1144x226

SEPTEMBER 10

CALISTOGA HARVEST TABLE®

Biale is becoming recognized as the Napa Valley’s leader in this varietal Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, 4:30-9pm that is becoming re-discovered for its hedonistic pleasures. What betwww.visitcalistoga.com, 707-942-6333 ter pairing than the paella of Northern California’s Chef Gerard who speSEPTEMBER 10 cializes in this classic Spanish rice dish and became an instant food star when he bested a certain television chef in a paella “throw down.”

SIP, SNACK & RELAX Perfect Paella & Petite. 7pm. $100/members, $125, RSVP AT SUMMER FOOD TRUCK SERIES: OFF THE GRID Clos Du Val, Napa, 11am-1pm $20/member, $30, $10/child Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463 www.biale.com, 707-257-7555

Members & guests only. Join them in the estate garden for an alfresco tasting of the newly released 2014 FORTIS, 2014 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon & 2014 Carneros Merlot. Savor Chef Susan Lassalette’s bites, specially paired for each wine to explore the culinary versatility of the new releases. Enjoy special pricing on purchases made at the event.

5-7pm, Two complimentary tickets per Wine Club membership; additional guests $45 each + tax (limit 2 per membership) www.pineridgevineyards.com, 800-575-9777 SEPTEMBER 16

JESSUP CELLARS ART HOUSE SESSIONS: JESSE THOMAS

Yountville, 7:30pmwww.jessupcellars.com, 888-537-7879 SEPTEMBER 16

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS – DAY ON THE BAY Sunset sail on the San Francisco Bay. Calistoga, 6pm, $160/members, $185/guests www.frankfamilyvineyards.com, 942-0859

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SEPTEMBER 16

V. SATTUI WINERY – HARVEST BALL

Celebrate harvest with a gourmet dinner & be transported to a Roaring ’20s speakeasy in the cellars after dinner. $225/member, $250 St. Helena, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774

SEPTEMBER 19

COOKING CLASS: PASTA

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 1-3pm, $50 www.meritageresort.com, 855-969-2870

SEPTEMBER 16

ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY

Monticello Vineyards, Napa, 4pm, $75, $60/members www.corleyfamilynapavalley.com, 707-253-2805 SEPTEMBER 16

9TH ANNUAL FARM FEST

Clif Family Farm, Pope Valley, 3-8pm, $95, $70/members www.cliffamily.com, 707-968-0625

SEPTEMBER 23

BERINGER VINEYARDS – PRIVATE RESERVE CABERNET DINNER

SEPTEMBER 16

23RD ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR BRAIN HEALTH Featuring Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group Staglin Family Vineyards, Rutherford www.music-festival.org, 707-963-4038

SEPTEMBER 16

MASTERS DINNER WITH DON JULIO TEQUILA Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 6-9pm, $85 www.meritageresort.com, 855-969-2870

SEPTEMBER 17

JESSUP CELLARS – MUSIC AT THE ESTATE: JESSE THOMAS Yountville, 11am www.jessupcellars.com, 888-537-7879

SEPTEMBER 17

6TH ANNUAL BARN BASH

Rutherford Hill Winery, Rutherford www.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871

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SEPTEMBER 20

PROVENANCE VINEYARDS – WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

Enjoy panoramic views on the patio while sipping wine & noshing on the Bay Area’s hottest food trucks. Rutherford, 5-7pm www.provenancevineyards.com, 707-968-3633 SEPTEMBER 22

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – HARVEST CELEBRATION & STOMP

Grape stomp competition, food & wine stations, live music, harvest & winemaking demonstrations & more! Calistoga, 7-10pm, $95/member $125/guest, RSVP www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274 SEPTEMBER 22

MASTERS WINEMAKER DINNER WITH STAGLIN FAMILY VINEYARD

Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa www.MeritageResort.com, 855-318-1768

Join Chief Winemaker Mark Beringer in celebrating the release of the 2014 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This special event will be hosted throughout the historic Beringer property. Mark will host a seated seminar showcasing the 2014 vintage, a reception in the historic Rhine House & an elegant dinner in the Hudson House, $275 $225/members, RSVP, St. Helena, www.beringer.com, 707-257-5770 SEPTEMBER 23

26TH HARVEST CELEBRATION

Cornerstone Cellars, Yountville, 6-9pm www.cornerstonecellars.com, 707-690-4308 SEPTEMBER 23

ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY

Toast the 2017 vintage with and Italian fest & dance the night away with Jimmy Duvet and the Comforters Ehlers Estate, St. Helena, 5:30-8:30pm, $75/member, $95 www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972, RSVP

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HARVEST PARTY

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 6:30-8:30pm www.nightout.com, 855-969-2870

Summers Estate, Calistoga, $89/members, $120 www.summerswinery.com, 707-942-5508, 5-8:30pm

SEPTEMBER 23

OCTOBER 1

ARTIST APPEARANCE: PATRICK O’ROARKE

LMR ALL-STAR BIG BAND LIVE MUSIC

Gallery 1870, V Marketplace, Yountville www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

The Lawn at Farmstead, St. Helena, 3:30pm www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555, $50

SEPTEMBER 24

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COOKING CLASS: DESSERT – PASTRY

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 1-3pm, $50 www.meritageresort.com, 855-969-2870 SEPTEMBER 24

PARALLEL WINES’ HARVEST PARTY

Brasswood, St. Helena, 5-9pm, $100, free/members www.parallelwines.com, 707-486-1100

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SEPTEMBER 30

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY – HARVEST BBQ Enjoy a pig roast, Rutherford Ranch wines,live music & entertainment in the Olive Grove.

St. Helena, 4-7pm, $50/members, $75 www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3227

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SEPTEMBER 28

HARVEST BOOT CAMP

HARVEST TABLE

One Main Gathering of Cigar Enthusiasts, St. Helena 6:30-9:30pm, $100, www.harvesttablenapa.com, 707-967-4695 SEPTEMBER 29

COOKING CLASS: SEAFOOD

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 1-3pm, $50 www.meritageresort.com, 855-969-2870 SEPTEMBER 29

MASTERS DINNER WITH NEWTON VINEYARD Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, 6-9pm, $100 www.meritageresort.com, 855-969-2870

Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa, 10am-3pm, $140/members, $160 www.trefethen.com, 866-895-7696 SEPTEMBER 30

COACH GUN RELEASE

Priest Ranch Tasting Room, Yountville, 5-9pm, $75 www.priestranchwines.com, 707-944-8200 SEPTEMBER 30

ARTIST APPEARANCE: SUE AVERELL Gallery 1870, V Marketplace, Yountville www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

Downtown Napa’s music crawl, featuring 40 bands at 30 locations Free to attend, Downtown Napa, 1-6pm, www.donapa.com OCTOBER 7

V. SATTUI WINERY – CRUSH PARTY

Exclusive Members Only event. 6-10pm St. Helena, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 OCTOBER 7

TAMBER BEY VINEYARDS – FALL RELEASE DINNER

Don’t miss their biggest party of the year! Harvest will be in full swing & they will be crushing fruit at the winery. Celebrate crush & the new vintages of their five Yountville Appellation red wines with food great food, live music & lots of fanfare! The party kicks off at noon & the fun continues all afternoon. The Fall Release Party is complimentary for EQQ Wine Club members (2 tickets per membership). Regular tickets $55. Club member guests $45. To RSVP and purchase tickets, email Jennifer@tamberbey.com or call 707-942-2100 ext. 106.

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FALL/WINTER 2017

OCTOBER 7

WHITEHALL LANE WINERY – WINE CLUB OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Live music and small bites.

Members receive 2 complimentary tickets, additional guests $25/person St. Helena, 11am-3pm, RSVP www.whitehalllane.com, 800-963-9454x28 OCTOBER 7

A DAY OF BALDACCI CABERNET

OCTOBER 21

JESSUP CELLARS – ART HOUSE SESSIONS: FOXTAILS BRIGADE

Yountville, 7:30pm www.jessupcellars.com, 888-537-7879 OCTOBER 21

ANNUAL WINEMAKER HARVEST DINNER Markham Vineyards, St. Helena 6-9pm, $135, $110/members www.markhamvineyards.com, 707-302-2037

Brix Restaurant, Napa 6-9pm, $150, $125/members www.baldaccivineyards.com, 707-944-9261 OCTOBER 7

SYCAMORE VINEYARD CABERNET RELEASE PARTY

Freemark Abbey, St. Helena 1-4pm, $65, $45/member www.freemarkabbey.com, 800-963-9698 OCTOBER 7

FALL WINES BBQ CELEBRATION

Fall wines will be featured along with delicious bites among the smells (and sounds) of freshly harvested Zinfandel. The last best chance of the year to taste and purchase some of their most limited & coveted wines, including the legendary old vine estate Aldo’s Vineyard Zinfandel, paired alongside all things barbecue!

1-4pm, $30/members, $45 Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa RSVP www.biale.com, 707-257-7555 OCTOBER 7-8

ARTIST APPEARANCE: ERIC CHRISTENSEN

Gallery 1870, V Marketplace, Yountville www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670 OCTOBER 8

A TASTE OF HALL SERIES: ODE TO FALL

Chef Lars Kronmark & 2014 Hall Stag’s Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon, Hall St. Helena, St. Helena, 12-2pm, $150 www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626 OCTOBER 14

ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER IN THE CASK ROOM

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena, 6pm $200, $175/members www.merryvale.com, 707-968-3412 OCTOBER 13-15

ARTIST APPEARANCE: DAVID MILLER Gallery 1870, V Marketplace, Yountville www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

OCTOBER 18

PROVENANCE VINEYARDS WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

Enjoy panoramic views on the patio while sipping wine & noshing on the Bay Area’s hottest food trucks. Rutherford, 5-7pm www.provenancevineyards.com, 707-968-3633 OCTOBER 19

HARVEST TABLE

One Main Gathering of Cigar Enthusiasts St. Helena, 6:30-9:30pm, $100 www.harvesttablenapa.com, 707-967-4695 OCTOBER 20-21

ARTIST APPEARANCE: JENNIFER VRANES Gallery 1870, V Marketplace, Yountville www.gallery1870.com, 707-944-9670

FALL/WINTER 2017

OCTOBER 21

MASTERS WINEMAKER DINNER WITH SILVER OAK & TWOMEY CELLARS Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa www.MeritageResort.com, 855-318-1768

OCTOBER 21

BLUEGRASS-FED LIVE MUSIC SERIES: LMR ALL-STAR

Long Meadow Ranch, St. Helena 7pm, $50/adv, $60 www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555 OCTOBER 22

JESSUP CELLARS MUSIC AT THE ESTATE: FOXTAILS BRIGADE Yountville, 11am www.jessupcellars.com, 888-537-7879

OCTOBER 22

DOMAINE CARNEROS – DI ROSA TOUR & PICNIC

Wine Club Member Event Napa, 10:30am-1:30pm $55/members, $65/guests www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x135 OCTOBER 25

CHIMNEY ROCK – PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD

Relax among the vines while creating a personal piece of art. With the magnificent Pallisades in view, enjoy Chimney Rock wines and a wine country picnic. Let celebrated artist & author Jessel Miller guide you step by step to create a beautiful painting of your own.

10:30am-1:30pm, $135, Napa www.chimneyrock.com, 707-257-2036 OCTOBER 27

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – 9TH ANNUAL PAGAN BALL

A traditional Halloween costume party with lots of tricks and treats including Haunted Chamber tours, live music, Paranormal Activity Exhibit, food & wine stations and more!

Calistoga, 8pm-12am $135/member, $165/guest www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274 OCTOBER 28

HALLOWEEN ON THE HILL

Rutherford Hill Winery, Rutherford www.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871 OCTOBER 29

PUMPKIN CARVING

The Lawn at Farmstead, St. Helena 10am-12pm, $10/child www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555

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LIVE IN THE VINEYARD

Various locations in Napa Valley, www.liveinthevineyard.com NOVEMBER 4

NOVEMBER 11

TEDESCHI FAMILY WINERY PICK-UP PARTY WITH WINE & FOOD Calistoga, 12-4pm, $25, 707-501-0668 www.tedeschifamilywinery.com

STERLING VINEYARDS HARVEST DINNER

Calistoga, 800-726-6136 www.sterlingvineyards.com

RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON RELEASE DINNER

Rutherford Hill Winery, Rutherford www.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871

Enjoy panoramic views on the patio while sipping wine & noshing on the Bay Area’s hottest food trucks. Rutherford, 5-7pm www.provenancevineyards.com, 707-968-3633 NOVEMBER 11

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY BLENDING SEMINAR

Be a winemaker for a day immersed in viticulture and winemaking education. Enjoy blending & bottling 2 of your own bottles.

St. Helena, 1-3:30pm, $75/members, $100 www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3227 NOVEMBER 11

CELLAR TREASURES HOLIDAY DINNER

NOVEMBER 8-12

7TH ANNUAL NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

Various locations in Napa Valley www.nvff.org, 707-226-7500

Chef Levi Mezick & 2014 Walt Clos Pepe Pinot Noir Hall St. Helena, St. Helena, 12-2pm, $150 www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

PROVENANCE VINEYARDS – WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

DOMAINE CARNEROS – CAVIAR TASTING & CAVIAR-INSPIRED DINNER

NOVEMBER 4

A TASTE OF HALL SERIES: FULL TABLE, FULL GLASS

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NOVEMBER 4

Wine Club Member Event Napa, 7-10pm, $200/members, $225/guests www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x135

NOVEMBER 12

The traditional in-the-cellar celebration of Christmas and the Holidays where they delve into the library for some rare treasures. Among the candlelight, and decked out finery, enjoy perfectly-aged Biale wines, and a few newer ones with a specially designed chef’s dinner.

Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa, 6:30pm $135/members, $155, RSVP www.biale.com 707-257-7555

NOVEMBER 16

HARVEST TABLE

One Main Gathering of Cigar Enthusiasts St. Helena, 6:30-9:30pm, $100 www.harvesttablenapa.com, 707-967-4695 NOVEMBER 18

MASTERS WINEMAKER DINNER WITH PALMAZ VINEYARDS

Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa www.MeritageResort.com, 855-318-1768

DECEMBER 10

VIADER HOLIDAY PARTY Deer Park, 1-4pm www.viader.com, 707-963-3816

DECEMBER 10

3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY ON THE HILL Rutherford Hill Winery, Rutherford www.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871

DECEMBER 17

A TASTE OF HALL SERIES: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Chef Polly Lappetito & 2014 Hall T Bar T Cabernet Sauvignon Hall St. Helena, St. Helena, 12-2pm, $150 www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2626

DECEMBER 20

PROVENANCE VINEYARDS – WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Enjoy panoramic views on the patio while sipping wine and noshing on the Bay Area’s hottest food trucks. 5-7pm. Rutherford, 707-968-3633 www.provenancevineyards.com

NOVEMBER 26

GINGERBREAD RANCH DECORATING

The Barn at Farmstead, St. Helena, 2-4pm www.longmeadowranch.com, 707-963-4555 DECEMBER 2

DOMAINE CARNEROS – HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Wine Club Member Event Napa, 7:30-10:30pm $145/members, $160/guests www.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101x135 DECEMBER 2

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA HOLIDAY WREATHS FOR CHARITY

Enjoy the decorated castle, sample fresh bread from the bread oven & live music. Calistoga, 11am-4pm, Included with General Admission www.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274 DECEMBER 2

HOLIDAY SOIRÉE

Cornerstone Cellars, Yountville, 6-9pm www.cornerstonecellars.com, 707-690-4308 DECEMBER 3

RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY – WINTER PAIRING PARTY

A formal tasting of 4 wines paired with culinary creations. St. Helena, Seatings at 10am, 11:15am, 1:15pm, 2:30pm & 3:45pm, $45, members/free www.rutherfordwine.com, 707-968-3227

DECEMBER 31

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA – NEW YEAR’S EVE GATSBY GALA Join Winemaker of the Year, Brooks Painter, and taste your way through a decadent five-course dinner, live music & much more!

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

DECEMBER 31

MASTERS WINEMAKER DINNER WITH TRINITAS CELLARS Ballroom Dinner followed by an After Party Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa www.MeritageResort.com, 855-318-1768

JANUARY 27

V. SATTUI WINERY – 2018 BARREL TASTING & NEW RELEASE PARTY Be the first to taste the 2017 vintage straight from the barrel! Enjoy hearty food stations and passed appetizers to complement the wines!

Live music but the Sharp Five Jazz Band.

St. Helena, www.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774

FEBRUARY 3

SILVER OAK 2013 NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON RELEASE DAY

DECEMBER 10

11TH ANNUAL HANUKKAH HOOTENANNY Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa, 12-2:30pm www.juddshill.com, 707-255-2332

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Celebrate the release of the 2013 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with delicious food, fantastic wine & fun. Oakville, 10am-3:30pm www.silveroak.com, 707-942-7022 FALL/WINTER 2017

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