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AUGUST 10, 2018 WEEKLY SINCE 1981

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RUTHERFORD RANCH WINERY The family-owned winery nestled among majestic oak trees and a 100-year-old olive grove offers guests the luxury to make Rutherford Ranch Winery a relaxing stop along the Silverado Trail.

With an array of tasting options that await, guests can reserve a variety of hosted, seated tastings to discover the unique terroir of their estate vineyards. In their Reserve Tasting at $25 per person, a selection of four reserve wines is seasonally rotated from their limited-production red and white collection, each one exclusive to the winery. The Estate Tasting for $30 per person includes three exceptionally crafted estate-grown, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon & red blends hailing from their Abela and Franklin estate vineyards. Their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon bottling, comprised of 100% Rutherford-AVA cabernet, is a must-taste for any Napa Cab aficionado. Don’t miss the educational Wine and Chocolate Pairing for $35 per person where your taste buds will be pleasantly challenged as you learn how to correctly partner chocolate and other sweet flavors with wine to create a true palate sensation.

After the tasting, extend your stay and enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio with a tasting enhancement crafted to maximize your wine tasting experience. The Bistro Plate for a $20 includes artisanal meats, local cheeses and nuts, and is ideal for a couple to share alongside glass (or bottle) of wine which is available for purchase in the tasting room. The larger Harvest Board at $30 includes the same tasty charcuterie and generously feeds a group of four. To reserve any of the above tastings, contact their Hospitality team at reservations@rutherfordwine.com or call (707) 968-3200.

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Harvest 2018 BBQ Event Saturday | Sept 29 | 4:00pm Time to grill and chill! Celebrate the 2018 Harvest with great wine, delicious barbeque from Napa’s favorite BBQ joint, smokin’ hot live music, games and more.

Tickets are $50 per person for Club Members, $75 per person non-members and can be purchased at rutherfordranch.com/events.

Wine Flights and Lunch Options Feeling extra hungry as well as thirsty? You’re invited to partake in a wine flight tasting followed by a delicious casual boxed lunch or a bespoke seated lunch while visiting the winery. A fresh, seasonal menu for both is prepared by the famed Bouchon Bakery in Yountville. The Boxed Lunch for $60 per person features a vineyard picnic with a hearty sandwich, fruit, chips and a sweet bite to finish. The more substantial Ambient Lunch for $75 per person allows guests to choose their menu selections in advance then simply arrive to the winery where a relaxing, mouthwatering gourmet meal is served in a private setting. Both lunch options require 48-hours advanced notice and include the Reserve Wine flight prior to the lunch.

Committed to Sustainability The winery’s strong belief in ensuring the long-term health of the entire area’s ecological system to support the viability of the agricultural community for generations to come has guided all of Rutherford Ranch’s vineyard and winery practices from day one. From using cover crops in the vineyards to provide habitat for beneficial insects that enrich the soil and prevent erosion, to cultivating natural predation (birds and insects) which replace chemical herbicides and pesticides, the winemaking team focuses on crafting ultra-premium wines in the gentlest way possible. Their further methods of water and energy conservation and pollution prevention help them maintain a California Sustainable Winegrowing Certification. And if you look closely at the landscaping around the property, you’ll notice the flower beds have been mulched with grape seeds that were dried in the sun during the previous year’s harvest. This is just one of many ways Rutherford Ranch takes the extra step to create and beautify their environment through organic and sustainable solutions. >> BY TANYA SEIBOLD

The Reserve Club Join today!

Receive allocations throughout the year of award-winning, premium wines while also enjoying an assortment of member benefits. The Reserve Club Membership ensures a well-stocked cellar and an insider’s taste of Rutherford Ranch’s handcrafted wines. Membership guarantees access to their flagship single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons and winery-exclusives. For details, call (707) 968-3200.

NAPA VALLEY Open daily by appointment from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1680 Silverado Trail South, St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 968-3200 | reservations@rutherfordwine.com | rutherfordranch.com Sip, Savor and Linger

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CONTENTS

AUGUST 10, 2018 ISSUE 32  VOLUME 37

FEATURES 12 | BEAULIEU VINEYARDS Celebrating 116 Years 15 | 2ND ANNUAL CARNEROS WINE TASTING & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT At ZD WINES 16 | TRINCHERO NAPA VALLEY A Seismic Shift is Taking Place 18 | LEDSON WINERY & VINEYARDS A History of Land Stewardship 28 | TAMBER BEY VINEYARDS A Calistoga Paradise 30 | RUTHERFORD RANCH Family Owned on the Silverado Trail 34 | HUGE BEAR WINES The Calistoga Stroll 42 | RODNEY STRONG Summer Series 43 | TASTE OF SONOMA RETURNS 44 | ZAP FESTIVAL AT CLINE CELLARS 45 | B.R. COHN WINERY RETURNS 47 | EPICURE EVENTS 49 | MOUNTAIN VIEW ART & WINE FESTIVAL

REGULARS

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Trinchero Napa Valley Make no mistake, a statement is being made here, and no detail has been left to chance. When your name is finally the prominent feature, everything matters. The wines, of course—but a visit here is a feast for all the senses.

Your eyes won’t quite know where to look first. A gentle road approaches the complex through Mario’s Vineyard. . .

12 ON THE COVER Beaulieu Vineyards Beaulieu Vineyard, the home of the renowned visionary Georges de Latour, celebrates a historic milestone this year, its 118th anniversary. Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, off Highway 29, Beaulieu Vineyard welcomes visitors, near and far, to one of the finest wineries in the world.

8 | WINEOLOGY Is it sulfites in wine the give me headaches?

14 | WINE CLUB OF THE WEEK Beaulieu Vineyards 15 | TOP CAVE TOURS 22 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS 58 | WINERY TASTING ROOM LISTINGS Napa Valley, 50 Sonoma County, ­56 Monterey, Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties, 67 Lake & Mendocino Counties, 68 Suisun Valley, 69 | Yolo County, 69 Bay Area/Livermore, 69 San Francisco/ Alameda/ Contra Costa, 70

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