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Visit Bennett Lane Winery – Home of 67 90+ Point Wines from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Come visit the friendliest tasting room in the Napa Valley.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

JANUARY 2024 ISSUE 1 | VOLUME 43

FEATURES ON THE COVER: 12 | WILD MUSTARD SEASON Napa Valley’s best kept secret

16 | ADD ART TO YOUR ITINERARY 20 | 2024 WINE FESTIVALS and celebrations 26 | ORIN SWIFT CELLARS New experiences in an entirely new space 30 | WHAT'S NEW AND NOTABLE • FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines • FARM AT CARNEROS Farm to Fork Dining • RAYMOND VINEYARDS Eye-Opening New Sculpture • GENTLEMAN FARMER The Bungalow: A Studio for Gustatory Well-Being • SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE New Merlot Tasting Experiences

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• ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY ‘Top 100 Wine of the Year’ 28 | Discover Historic Sonoma Plaza

Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Napa Valley’s Best Kept Secret

View the mustard fields in full bloom, usually late February through March. With fewer people in the region, it’s the ideal time to explore the plethora of wineries in Napa Valley, when the pace is even slower than usual, allowing you to spend a little extra time at your favorite wineries, restaurants, and spas.

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Add Art to Your Itinerary

Known for world-class wines, restaurants and shopping, you may be surprised to learn that both Napa and Sonoma counties are also home to stunning art collections.

Installations abound throughout both valleys whether the exhibit is inside a winery, outdoors, or, at a standalone gallery or museum.

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32 | NAPA TRUFFLE FESTIVAL Truffles for the passionate and the curious!

44 | ZINEX GRAND TASTING EVENT January 27 45 | CALISTOGA WINTER IN THE WINERIES PASSPORT 46 | 31ST ANNUAL WINTER WINELAND Taste current vintages, explore new wineries or rekindle love for old favorites 48 | PIGS & PINOT FOOD & WINE EVENT Tickets go on sale January 10 50 | APPELLATION ST. HELENA’S bASH TASTING 13th year for wine tasting & food pairing competition 51 | PASSPORT TO DRY CREEK VALLEY An unforgettable weekend of sipping, savoring, and soaking in the magic of Dry Creek Valley!

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WHAT’S INSIDE 34 | PREFERRED DINING

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42 | Things To Do 52 | Wine Country Calendar 62 | Recommended Wine Tastings Wine Tasting Maps 58 | Sonoma County Sonoma Valley, 60 Sonoma Plaza, 60 Glen Ellen, 60 Geyserville, 61 Santa Rosa, 61 Downtown Healdsburg, 61 Petaluma, 61

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64 | Napa Valley Calistoga, 63 Yountville, 63 St. Helena, 63 Downtown Napa, 66

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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

Iconic Winery Relocates to Downtown Napa Now Open

Arch & Tower Experience Robert Mondavi Winery’s acclaimed wines and hospitality in new and unexpected ways.

Innovative culinary experiences paired with terroir-driven wines •T he Legend Lunch: Discover the wines of Robert Mondavi Winery paired with a

menu derived from a modern expression on 1960s classics – three courses locally sourced but internationally inspired.

• Napa Exploration: Explore the soul of Napa Valley through the tasting of four wines from The Estates Collection. Enjoy a complimentary culinary pairing inspired by the cuisine of the winery’s founding era of the 1960s in California.

• The Taste of To Kalon: Taste through five To Kalon Reserve wines exploring the

one-of-a-kind elegance and finesse unique to To Kalon Vineyard. Enjoy a three-bite pairing inspired seasonally from the Arch & Tower Culinary team.

• Arch & Tower Golden Hour: Whether you're winding down for the day or gearing

up for dinner out, start your evening with a glass of wine and delight in a tasty savory snack from Arch & Tower’s kitchen. Check the website for days and hours.

Robert Mondavi Winery on Highway 29 will be closed for a multi-year renovation.

Located in the historic Borreo Building, 930 3rd Street, Downtown Napa Reservations: robertmondaviwinery.com

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J O I N U S in the heart of

Yountville to explore everything Priest Ranch. Our tasting room is the home of adventurous wines of uncommon quality for the #viticurious at heart. And two steps away, The Kitchen, is the hottest spot to eat, drink, and gather in the Napa Valley.

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Napa Valley’s Best Kept Secret

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There is a beautiful little secret about Napa Valley, one to which many a local resident has been privy for decades. One that most every local resident will share with a sense joy and ease and wonder. Welcoming and warm as they are, you won’t need to wait on befriending a Napa Valley resident to discover this secret because every year, like clockwork, this pretty little secret springs to life and announces itself in a flourish of dazzling yellow for all the world to see, as if to say, “Well, hello there. I know I’ve kept you guessing but I know you’re glad I’m here.”

The secret, you know, is mustard flower. And, if Napa Valley is known far and wide for its iconic world-class wines, the mustard flower that covers the vineyard rows while the vines are sleeping through winter is certainly iconic in its own right. Peeking through the earth just at the tipping point of spring, the mustard flower bloom truly manifests into a vivid bright carpet of yellow petals canvassing the vineyards.

Trust us, you will want to see this and, you will quickly determine that no two seasons in Napa Valley are the same and yet they are ever incredible.

Sure, there is magic in the summer with fabulous wines flowing freely and music festivals galore in Napa Valley, and yes, yes the autumn brings the much anticipated harvest and that next incredible vintage of Napa Valley blends.

But, just as the tail-end of winter gives way to spring, another kind of magic happens.

This hidden gem should be added to your list of things to discover about Napa Valley.

You will be inspired. The residents of Napa Valley are and continue to be year after year. Marking and commemorating the annual mustard bloom, a small and growing group of artists and artisans coalesced to share with everyone how this spectacular little flower has inspired them.

Why do mustard flowers grow in Napa Valley?

Biodiversity! Some time ago, mustard flower was planted between vineyard rows as a cover crop, protecting the soil and replenishing it with nutrients, while also attracting beneficial insects, preventing erosion, and warding off grapevine pests.

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WILD MUSTARD SEASON YOUR FIELD GUIDE TO THE BEST VIEWING SPOTS IN THE VALLEY!

Each year from January to March, Napa Valley springs to life with an explosion of wild mustard blooms, carpeting rows of vineyards with bright yellow flowers and ushering in a new growing season. Mustard season is one of the best-kept secrets in wine country!

Follow this map for the very best mustard season photo spots and Instagrammable shots.

#WildMustardDays #VisitNapaValley visitnapavalley.com/mustard Map is meant to be general. Bloom locations may not be 100% accurate

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Offering everything from beautiful paintings (peep the cover of this issue) to spectacular photography to sculptures to skincare products, the makers and craftsmen in Napa Valley make it point to share their wares and their wonder during the growing Mustard Celebration season. This evolving celebration, the brainchild of longtime local artist, Jessel Miller, has began to grow (no pun intended) in momentum. Every year, for the last many, Miller has faithfully wrangled more folks to join in the fun, with businesses in all five towns of Napa Valley – Calistoga,

St. Helena, Yountville, the City of Napa, and American Canyon – offering special activities, discounts, tastings, and gift items.

Try out a guided acrylic painting class inspired by mustard blooms or perhaps sample wines with a pairing of light bites made with a flare of gourmet of mustard, walk through the various towns and experience the many galleries throughout Napa Valley, or commemorate the mustard season via a self-guided road trip.

But, be sure to catch this beautiful cover crop before its ephemeral display passes. View the mustard fields in full bloom, usually starting sometime in late February and lasting through March. It really is quite the spectacle. If this best kept secret wasn’t enough, here’s another

insider’s tip to add to your arsenal.

Mustard Season is one of the best times to visit Napa Valley. With generally fewer people in the region, late January through March is the ideal time to explore the plethora of wineries in Napa Valley, when the pace is even slower than usual, allowing you to spend a little extra time at your favorite wineries, restaurants, and spas.

If your Instagram feed needs an infusion of wow, there is no shortage of photo-worthy spots featuring mustard flower in the vineyards. Come sip and sample your Cabernet Sauvignon, meander to edge of the vineyard with your wine in hand, and capture your memory-making moments. Mustard season in Napa Valley, the best kept secret you’ve just uncovered.

Look for activities at www.visitnapavalley.com/events/wild-mustard-season www.napavalleymustardcelebration.com

Poster Art This beautiful painting, by Napa Valley artist, Michael Fitzpatrick, is up for silent auction. The auction ends March 31, 2024.

More details and bidding information may be found online at www.napavalleymustardcelebration.com For additions, deletions, corrections, email chandra@winecountrythismonth.com

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Art ADD

to your Itinerary

Known for world-class wines, restaurants and shopping, you may be surprised to learn that both Napa and Sonoma counties are also home to stunning art collections.

Installations abound throughout both valleys whether the exhibit is inside a winery, outdoors, or, at a standalone gallery or museum.

Art lovers and aficionados alike will be thrilled with the access to museum-quality galleries and outdoor sculpture installations by artists that include Keith Haring, Ai Weiwei, Ansel Adams, Andy Goldsworthy, Yayoi Kusama, and more.

By Jody Purdom

Donum Estate People Tree by Subodh Gupta PHOTO BY ALEXANDER RUBIN

The Donum Estate, Sonoma

Founded in 2011, The Donum Collection is perhaps best known throughout wine country as one of the world’s largest accessible private sculpture collections. More than 50 monumental works, including open-air sculptures, are placed on The Donum Estate, with more than a third being site-specific commissions. Throughout the 200-acre estate, each piece plays with scale, nature, and imagination. The evolving collection brings together a global community of artists, including works from leading practitioners from 18 nations, across six continents. The Estate’s guided wine tasting options offer an immersive experience of wine, land, and art.

Guests can explore award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while soaking in the natural surroundings of the terroir and the stunning global art collection.

Acumen Wine, Napa

Located in the heart of downtown Napa, this beautiful tasting room has its own gallery where emerging and established artists are encouraged to redesign the space for their featured exhibit. Paired with boutique wines from their organically farmed vineyards high atop Atlas Peak, guests can sample both wine and art, each of which can be purchased to take home and enjoy further.

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Donum Estate Love Me by Richard Hudson

Donum Estate Terra Cotta Warriors

by Yue Minjun PHOTO BY ALEXANDER RUBIN

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Paradise Ridge Winery Monumental Words by Laura Kimpton

HALL Wines

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The Hess Art Collection at Hess Persson Estates

Donald Hess formally began collecting art in 1966. Today, Hess Persson Estates houses less than a quarter of a collection that is shown in museums worldwide. As is evident by the caliber of the art gallery, the Hess-Persson family collects art with an uncanny ability to identify lesser-known artists who often go on to become wellknown and highly respected in their disciplines. Located above the handsome tasting room, guests have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the renowned art collection, followed by a tasting of the equally impressive estate-exclusive wines.

The Hess Collection: Art by Armando, Frank Stella, Boyle Family, Xerxes Ach and Rolf Iseli. Image by Seamless Content Co.

HALL Napa Valley, St. Helena

Easy to find on Highway 29 in St. Helena thanks to the endearing 35-foot-tall sculpture known as Bunny Foo Foo, HALL Winery is a feast for the senses.

Incorporating award-winning wines, architecture, and more than 35 contemporary art pieces that range from whimsical to serious, the historic winery is a must-see for both art and wine lovers. Modernism and history are skillfully blended to bring guests an experience unlike any other in the Napa Valley.

Don’t miss the Tasting Gallery or, join a tour, schedule a formal seated tasting, or join the Wine Club for exclusive access to the Members Lounge.

Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa

HALL Wines Bunny Foo Foo by Lawrence Argent

Bringing together art, nature, and wine, Santa Rosa’s Paradise Ridge Winery invites guests into its sculpture garden to view the ever-changing collection from a host of artists. Scattered throughout the diverse property, sculptures pop amidst stands of trees, in Marijke’s Grove, Paradise Meadow and The Love Meadow, and the new winemaking building. While sipping a glass of award-winning wine, the effect is a thrill to the senses. Readily photographed after surviving the 2017 fires that destroyed the winery, the LOVE sign prevails on the property to this day. Many of the artworks were displayed at Burning Man and have now found a home at Paradise Ridge.

Empyrean Temple Santa Rosa

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di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, Napa Located in scenic Napa Valley, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art engages its community in the connective power of art and nature through its permanent collection of Northern California art, contemporary exhibitions, and thoughtprovoking educational programs that inspire creativity and curiosity. The vision of two devoted patrons of the arts, Rene and Veronica di Rosa, it is through their generosity that the art collection, galleries, and surrounding open space were gifted to the public for the enjoyment of future generations. Today, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art is protected in perpetuity under the Napa County Land Trust and is an art park and nature preserve that features multiple galleries, sculpture gardens, and a 35-acre lake, all located on 217 scenic acres in Napa Valley’s famed Carneros region

​Imagery Estate Winery, Glen Ellen

Imagery Winery infuses art throughout the guest experience, from unique artwork replicated on every label, to the tasting room, and the dedicated onsite art gallery, featuring label artwork commissioned from some of the world’s most notable contemporary artists. The entire collection has over 600 artworks by over 400 artists. Currently, around 60 pieces are on view in the gallery.

Originally founded by Joe Benziger and now run by his daughter, winemaker Jamie Benziger, at any given time Imagery has as many as 35 artists are working – without a deadline – on pieces that will appear on future Imagery wine labels.

ALSO V ISIT

• Artesa Vineyards & Winery, Napa • Ca’Toga Galleria d’Arte, Calistoga • CAMi Art + Wine, Calistoga • Cliff Lede Vineyards, Yountville • Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Guerneville • Jessup Cellars, Yountville • Larkmead Vineyards, Calistoga • St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, Rutherford

ARTS IN APRIL FESTIVAL Napa Valley’s commitment to the arts is further exemplified by the annual Arts in April festival. This month-long celebration showcases the region’s creative spirit through a series of events, exhibitions, and performances. Wineries, galleries, and cultural institutions come together to offer a diverse range of artistic experiences, from plein air painting sessions to live performances and artist talks. Arts in April transforms Napa Valley into a dynamic cultural landscape, inviting both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the arts.

LOCAL ART WALKS Downtown areas feature vibrant art scenes with numerous public art installations in addition to the many unique galleries.

The Napa ARTwalk is a public art exhibition that turns the downtown area into an open-air gallery, showcasing rotating sculptures by local and regional artists. Visitors can stroll through the streets, alleys and trails enjoying the dynamic and ever-changing outdoor exhibition. The Napa Lighted Art Festival will feature 10 lighted art sculptures for 5 weeks, January 20-February 18 plus projected artwork will be displayed on 3 iconic downtown buildings, January 20-28.

Each weekend in February, find 80 beautiful hand-crafted glass hearts, created by Napa Valley art glass artist Patti Wessman, scattered around many of the sculptures along the Yountville Art Walk.

Sonoma Art Walk takes place the first Thursday of each month, through April. Visit wine-tasting rooms, retailers, art galleries and restaurants to meet local artists and view their work as well as interactive demonstrations.

ARTrails Open Studios provides a platform for artists to open their studios to the public. This immersive experience allows art enthusiasts to interact with creators, gaining insight into their processes and inspirations.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Beyond the formal gallery spaces, Napa Valley's art community actively engages with residents and visitors through workshops, art classes, and interactive events. Nimbus Arts, located in the town of St. Helena, exemplifies this commitment to community engagement. This non-profit arts organization provides a space for creativity to flourish through classes, camps, and community art projects, fostering a sense of shared artistic expression.

In Santa Rosa, the Art Museum of Sonoma County stands as a hub for both local and international artists. The museum, housed in a modern architectural gem, frequently hosts exhibitions that explore the intersection of tradition and innovation.

In the town of Healdsburg, visitors can explore the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, a community-driven space that emphasizes collaboration and community engagement. This dynamic venue often hosts workshops, artist talks, and exhibitions that highlight the intersection of art and community.

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, located less than a block from the historic Sonoma Plaza, exhibits modern and contemporary works by regional, national, and international artists. The museum features exhibition galleries, a 1500-volume art library, workshops and year-round events plus an eclectic gift shop.

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2 24 W NE FES IVALS

and Celebrations

Throughout the year, Northern California hosts a myriad of wine festivals that celebrate the rich viticultural tapestry of this bountiful land.

From the sun-kissed vineyards of Napa Valley and Sonoma County to the rugged beauty of Mendocino County, these festivals offer an immersive experience for both seasoned connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re savoring exquisite vintages, indulging in culinary delights, or partaking in the vibrant local culture, each wine festival unfolds as a unique celebration of the art and science behind the world-class wines produced in Northern California.

• Napa Valley Mustard Celebration JANUARY-MARCH – NAPA VALLEY

During the three-month period, the Napa Valley Mustard Celebration is promising to be an amalgamation of sight, sound, touch, scent, and taste. Each of the five towns which comprise the Napa Valley – American Canyon, the City of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga – will feature events or activities to commemorate the Mustard season. Residents and visitors alike might expect live art demonstrations, discounts at local merchants, specialty food items, and open gallery exhibits at various locations in Napa Valley. www.napavalleymustardcelebration.com

• Napa Valley Truffle Festival JANUARY 12-15 – NAPA VALLEY

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Experience the magic of truffles while savoring some of the finest truffle cuisine in the world paired with magnificent wines amidst the splendor of world-class Napa wineries.

Learn firsthand how to work and cook with truffles from the best Michelin star/master chefs. Explore a working truffle orchard, see where and how truffles are harvested, and meet the trained truffle dogs who find them (petting allowed). www.napatrufflefestival.com

• Winter WINEland

JANUARY 13-14 – NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY

Spend two glorious days along the Wine Road. Taste current vintages of multiple varietals grown there. Travel from winery to winery, visiting the ones you are interested in exploring and experience the beauty of winter in Sonoma County. www.wineroad.com

• Napa Lighted Art Festival

JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18 – DOWNTOWN NAPA

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium.

This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 10 lighted art sculptures for 5 weeks. Projection artwork will be displayed on 3 iconic downtown buildings January 20th - January 28th; Lantern Parade, February 10. donapa.com/lighted-art-festival

• ZinEX Saturday Grand Tasting JANUARY 25-27 – SAN FRANCISCO

A three-day wine and food extravaganza with wine lovers from all over the world at the premiere festival dedicated to a single-grape varietal. As a ZinEX VIP you will meet the classic characters who create and drink Zinfandel at five extraordinary events over the three days. Thursday evening: VIP-only Opening Night Dinner; Friday: a VIP-only tasting seminar with the winemakers followed by Evening with the Winemakers and Auction where you mingle and dine with the winemakers on the elegant and historic Klamath ferry boat; Saturday: all-day Grand Tasting.

Napa Lighted Art Festival • Calistoga Wine Experience FEBRUARY 3 – SAN FRANCISCO

30+ world-class wineries – this is a rare opportunity to taste wines with the actual winemakers and winery owners, plus, purchase and take with you these hard-to-find Calistoga AVA wines, most of which are not available to the public. Enjoy artisan cheeses, charcuterie and other small bites. www.calistogawinegrowers.com/events

• Anderson Valley White Wine Festival FEBRUARY 17-18 – BOONVILLE, PHILO, YORKVILLE

Escape to Anderson Valley for a weekend of white wine, sparkling, rosé, and more! Several Anderson Valley wineries will welcome you with exclusive wine flights, food pairings and special library tastings. avwines.com

• Barrels & Verticals

FEBRUARY 24 – KELSEYVILLE, LAKE COUNTY

Sample exquisite wines straight from the source at twelve Lake County wineries. Experience the unique flavors that develop as wines age. lakecountywineries.org/upcoming-events

• Barrel Tasting Weekend

MARCH 2 & 3 – WINE ROAD, NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY

Meet winemakers, learn a bit about the winemaking process and mostly buy “futures” of the wines you’ll sample directly from the barrel. wineroad.com

• Pigs & Pinot

MARCH 15-16 – HEALDSBURG

Lake County Barrels & Verticals

The celebratory weekend offers a series of intimate dining and educational events hosted by Chef Palmer.

A cast of Master Sommeliers, iconic winemakers and celebrity chefs will showcase some of the world’s greatest Pinot Noirs with perfect pork pairings. pigsandpinot.com

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• Stags Leap Vineyard to Vintner Weekend APRIL 26-28 – NAPA

Vineyard to Vintner brings enthusiasts together with vintners, winemakers and principals for a memorable weekend of esteemed wines, enchanting dining and in-depth education. Events include Library Wine Dinner, Seminar, Grand Lunch, Sunday Tastings. stagsleapdistrict.com/v2v.php

• Passport to Dry Creek Valley

APRIL 26-28 – NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY

Travel around 16 x 2 idyllic miles of world-class winemaking and revelry! Enjoy a wide variety of unique experiences in wine, food, education and entertainment. www.drycreekvalley.org

• Discover Coombsville APRIL 27 – NAPA

Sonoma Epicurean •S onoma Epicurean – V Foundation

MARCH 21-24 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SONOMA COUNTY

Sonoma Epicurean is a signature series of events that feature curated, hands-on experiences with awardwinning chefs, local artisans and world-class vintners.

Adventures and experiences focused on lifestyle, wellness and sustainability. Proceeds from the event will benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research to fund game-changing cancer research and related programs. v.org/event/sonoma-epicurean

• California Artisan Cheese Festival

MARCH 22-24 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SONOMA COUNTY

One-of-a-kind tours, tastings and seminars on Friday and Saturday. A fun cheese crawl on Saturday evening.

All leading up to the main event, The Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace on Sunday. www.artisancheesefestival.com

• NorCal Public Media Food & Wine Awards MARCH 30– SANTA ROSA

The grand tasting event will feature more than 25 wines from the region. The area’s location on the south-eastern tip of Napa Valley makes for exceptional grape-growing conditions … and phenomenal wine. coombsvillenapa.org

• Garagiste Festival – Northern Exposure APRIL 27 – SONOMA

A unique chance to taste with 40 ultra-premium, under-the-radar micro-wineries from Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, Lodi, Mendocino, Santa Cruz and Sierra Foothills AVAs – most without tasting rooms. garagistefestival.com

• Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience MAY 16-19 – HEALDSBURG

A multi-day event showcasing the “Makers Behind the Magic” featuring the best of Sonoma County and worldrenowned food and wines. The festival will showcase the region’s makers – farmers, growers, winemakers and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from the greatest wine regions of the world. Included in Wine Enthusiast’s Best Wine Festivals in America. healdsburgwineandfood.com

Enjoy food and wine and celebrate leaders in agricultural and maker industries, foundations and philanthropists making a difference, biodiverse and regenerative food production, food justice, and workers’ rights. norcalpublicmedia.org

• Lodi Wine Festival

APRIL 6 – LODI GRAPE FESTIVAL GROUNDS

Wine tasting from up to 40 wineries pouring over 200 varietals. This is a unique opportunity to explore the Lodi wine region has to offer all in one place; music, food available for purchase and much more. Grand tasting includes wine tasting and a commemorative wine glass. grapefestival.com

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• Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival MAY 17-19 – BOONVILLE, PHILO, YORKVILLE

More than 50 wineries pour, including two dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma. Sample delicious food pairings, acquire library wines, exclusive experiences. Silent auction, educational seminars, Friday sunset BBQ, Grand Tasting on Saturday … elevate your Saturday experience in the VIP Bubble Lounge… then explore the valley during Sunday’s winery open houses. avwines.com/pinot-noir-festival

Taste of Sonoma • Rhone Rangers Savor Summer Tasting JUNE 29 – SONOMA

An afternoon wine tasting with 30 wineries on the lush cabana lawn at Cline Family Cellars. rhonerangers.org

• Festival Napa Valley

Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend • Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend MAY 31-JUNE 1 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS

World-class wines from more than 75 Napa Valley wineries plus food from the best restaurants and a chance to bid on special wine from winemakers.

Benefits Napa Valley children’s mental health programs. collectivenapavalley.org

• Chardonnay Pinot Classic

JULY 12-21 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS

More than 60 world-class performances in iconic Napa Valley settings and beyond. A rich lineup of music, food and wine events for every taste and budget at venues throughout Napa Valley. festivalnapavalley.org

• Gay Wine Weekend JULY 19-21 – HEALDSBURG

A weekend of wine and celebration with winemaker dinners, winery tours and events benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network. outinthevineyard.com

JUNE – NAPA

An exclusive, weekend-long indulgence of luxury experiences alongside Master Sommeliers and winemakers in iconic Napa Valley. The program features iconic wine country experiences, gourmet lunches, luxury dinners, and unique tastings. chardonnayclassic.com

• Taste of Howell Mountain JUNE 15 – ST. HELENA

Indulge yourself in world-class wines from 50 Howell Mountain wineries; gourmet food pairings, silent auction. howellmountain.org

• Taste of Sonoma

JUNE 22 – SANTA ROSA

One of Sonoma County’s most anticipated events. Taste wines from 100+ wineries, refuel at complimentary food trucks and relax at themed lounges. This unforgettable gathering brings thousands of generous wine aficionados and foodies to this bountiful region. tasteofsonoma.com

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• Petaluma Gap Wind to Wine Festival EARLY AUGUST

Taste delicious wines produced from the unique wind and fog conditions of the Petaluma Gap – one of California’s best areas for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.

Includes nibbles to complement the wines, a story corner showcasing Petaluma Gap winegrowers, live music, and attendees will be able to purchase the wines tasted onsite, directly from the participating wineries. petalumagap.com

• V Foundation Wine Celebration

AUGUST 1-3 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS, NAPA VALLEY

This three-day signature series of events highlights intimate winery experiences, gourmet meal and wine pairings, lively auctions, an enlightening cancer research symposium, and a private performance by an awardwinning artist. This annual event raises millions for cancer research. www.winecelebration.org

Cochon Heritage Fire •C ochon Heritage Fire AUGUST – ST. HELENA

• Project Zin

AUGUST 17 – HEALDSBURG

Celebratory weekend offers a series of dining events hosted by Chef Palmer, Clay Mauritson and some of the industry’s most elite winemakers. Saturday evening’s preeminent event, Project Zin, will gather some of the most sought-after Zinfandels paired with the food of Chefs Charlie Palmer of Dry Creek Kitchen, as well as top local Sonoma County chefs. All proceeds will benefit the Down Syndrome Connection Bay Area (DSCBA). projectzin.org

Heritage Fire is a live fire festival celebrating global cooking techniques. The outdoor feast offers an endless array of sustainably sourced food from the region’s top family farms, local purveyors and chefs. From whole pig, lamb and goats to responsibly raised fish, duck, chicken and locally grown heirloom vegetables, there is something for everyone. Beyond the food, the allinclusive event includes free flowing wines, cocktails and craft beer. cochon555.com/heritage-fire

• Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting AUGUST 10 – NAPA

An exclusive opportunity to taste small-production gems from 30+ Mount Veeder wineries, many of which are not normally open to the publice. Enjoy gourmet small bites, silent auction, and of course, amazing wines. mtveederwines.com

• Crush Challenge

AUGUST 24 – NAPA VALLEY

The ultimate food, wine, and cycling experience: Barrel Tasting, Food & Wine Marketplace, The Ride.

Taking place at various locations in the Napa Valley, enjoy a fun day while supporting local beneficiaries to find a non-toxic cure for cancer and helping local teens in the Napa community . zdwines.com/events

• WineSong

SEPTEMBER 6 & 7 – MENDOCINO

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This cherished coastal tradition brings together the finest chefs, restaurants, wineries, beverage vendors, local bands, and artists to honor the culinary and cultural heritage that has shaped the identity of the region. mchfoundation.org

• Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival

• Healdsburg Crush – Pouring on the Plaza

Wine tasting, craft brews, food, live music, blessing of the grapes, grape stomp – honoring the wine, food, culture and heritage of Sonoma Valley at California’s oldest festival. valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org

Taste limited-production Pinot Noir and sparkling wines from more than 60 of the top California wine producers all while enjoying the beautiful Healdsburg Plaza.

Silent auction. bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburgcrush

• Access Alexander Valley

• Big Sur Food & Wine Festival

A special starlit evening that includes access to artisan wines from all participating Alexander Valley wineries, culinary delights by noted local purveyors and live music. alexandervalley.org

A culinary experience like no other. Events are held at special private properties where guests, wineries, chefs, artists and volunteers all come together in small groups to connect on a personal level with each other. At no other place can you not only taste some of the best wine and food in the world, but also possibly share a hike, a dance, or a story with those who make it happen. Guests leave with full bellies and even fuller hearts. bigsurfoodandwine.org

SEPTEMBER – SONOMA

SEPTEMBER – HEALDSBURG, GEYSERVILLE, CLOVERDALE

OCTOBER, HEALDSBURG

NOVEMBER 1-3 – BIG SUR

• Calistoga Food & Wine Grand Tasting NOVEMBER, CALISTOGA

World-class wines from more than 30 Calistoga AVA wineries and incredible food from seven top wine country restaurants. This annual wine lovers’ pilgrimage features a walk-around wine tasting with gourmet food pairings and live music. calistogawinegrowers.com

Sonoam County Wine Auction •S onoma County Wine Auction

SEPTEMBER 19-21 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN SONOMA COUNTY

Join Sonoma County’s generous winemakers and chefs.

Bid on the region’s top wines and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Make a powerful impact on the lives of those in Sonoma County who are in the most need. sonomacountywineauction.com

Wine & Food Affair

• Hands Across the Valley SEPTEMBER – ST. HELENA

Walk around tasting featuring noted Napa Valley chefs, restaurateurs and winemakers; silent and live auctions; dancing under the stars. Raises money specifically for the safety net food programs in Napa County. handsacrossthevalley.com

• Wine & Food Affair

• Lodi Grape Festival

• Winter Wine & Food Fête – Inspire Napa Valley

A four-day event filled with great entertainment, food, vendors, grape and commodity murals, competitive exhibits, carnival, wine tasting, and so much more. grapefestival.com

VIP lunch and walk-around tasting highlighting some of the most exceptional California vintners and winemakers in support of a worthy cause. www.inspirenapavalley.org

SEPTEMBER 12-15 – LODI

NOVEMBER, NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY

Winemaker dinners, breakfast with the winemakers, along with a weekend of wine and food pairings. wineroad.com

DECEMBER – ST. HELENA

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ORIN SWIFT CELLARS New Experiences in an Entirely New Space

Cool, edgy vibes set the tone for Orin Swift’s newest venture in downtown St. Helena. The completely redesigned space includes new Rock, Paper, Vault Tastings plus an exclusive Scissors experience.

Orin Swift Cellars, the edgy California-based wine label and creative studio, and Dave Phinney, the creative mastermind and winemaker behind the brand, just unveiled Napa Valley’s newest and most disruptive wine tasting experience. Inspired by “rock, paper, scissors” – the universal game of American youth – the wine tastings include Rock, Paper, and Vault, named for the eighty-year-old bank building it now inhabits. Visitors are introduced to the captivating wines of Orin Swift and the stories behind its labels making them more accessible, .

Behind a private closed door, the most discerning customers can find Orin Swift’s most exclusive tasting, “Scissors.” A bespoke experience tucked away in a speakeasystyle lounge, Scissors is unique to each guest. Serving an exclusive selection of wines that cannot be found anywhere else, Scissors is about to be Napa Valley’s most soughtafter reservation.

Phinney is also the founder of the cult brand The Prisoner, known for producing high-quality wines with memorable, eye-catching labels, so his fans know to expect the unexpected from him. In this case, Dave has designed the tasting spaces from floor to ceiling, thrifting furniture, reclaiming wood and metal fixtures, and even restoring an Art Deco façade from the building’s past life that he discovered – and embraced – during construction. He intentionally created space for exploration, so that visitors want to liger and uncover layers of design the winemaking alike.

The Rock, Paper, and Vault tastings are $45, $60 and $80, respectively. For the Scissors experience ($125), guests are greeted by a host who guides the way to the tucked-away, speakeasy-style lounge. The atmosphere exudes sophistication and has been curated to spark creative inspiration. The experience will expand the wine tasting into a creative journey, allowing a peek into the creative process of founder and visionary, Dave Phinney. Due to the exclusive nature of the Scissors experience, reservations are required, and access is limited.

Open daily from 10-5 | 1321 Main Street, St. Helena | OrinSwift.com

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Courtesy of Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau

Discover Historic Sonoma Plaza

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he historic Sonoma Plaza – once a Mexican military outpost, fleeting frontier republic, and Spanish Mission village – is now a gorgeous historic landmark and “slow” culture capitol. Sonoma Plaza radiates romance around every corner, cafe and cobblestone.

Whether you’re here for a day trip or extended stay, Sonoma Plaza offers the picture-perfect start (and end) to your adventures. It’s a pedestrian paradise, so ditch the car keys and discover real wine country on foot or bicycle. The Plaza’s old adobe storefronts, meandering alleyways, sunlit courtyards and historic landmarks hum with an eclectic mix of restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms, cafes, artisan boutiques, galleries – even a vintage movie house. As for the nature lover, wildflower hikes and stunning hilltop vistas abound within just a short distance.

Anchoring it all is the tranquil Plaza itself, whose vast green stretches of lawn and immense tree canopy create a lush setting for picnics, cultural activities and weekly farmers markets.

Sparkling Wines GSM & Syrah

This Month at the Plaza Sebastiani Theatre • January 6 – John Carney Magic • January 8 – John McCutcheon • January 18 – Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons • January 19 – Candlelight Concerts: The Music of Taylor Swift

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art • January 20-April 29 – Tsherin Sherpa, Different Worlds Opening reception, January 27 • Through January 7 – Richard Mayhew: Inner Terrain

Murphy’s Irish Pub • Live music Fri-Mon, Wed: Game Night, Thurs: Trivia

Sigh!

• Mondays – Trivia Night

Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market • Fridays 9am-12:30pm, 241 First St W

Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc

Wines made by Philippe Melka Just off the south side of the square along vine alley.

707-721-1405

“America’s Best Tasting Room” – USA Today 103 W. Napa Street, Sonoma 707-931-6141 : : corner103.com

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Auteur

WALT WINES

Mary’s Sonoma Swiss Pizza Cheese Summer H Frank Hotel Shack Factory Vine Roche The Girl Candlestick WEST SPAIN STREET & The Fig

BY APPT

Hawkes

El Dorado Hotel

Sunflower Caffé Global Heart Sign of the Bear

Chateau Sonoma The Loop Steiner’s Tavern

FIRST STREET WEST

Lake Sonoma/Valley of the Moon Fairmont Gallery

Eraldi’s Mens Wear Moon Hollow Figone’s Olive Oil Sonoma Silver Valley Bar + Bottle THE BEACON Jak W Tasca Sigh W NAPA ST Tasca Wildeflower CORNER 103 Sonoma Boutique Grill and Bar Red Grape La Prenda Winery Sixteen 600

Presidio

EAST SPAIN STREET

HISTORIC SONOMA PLAZA

El Dorado Kitchen

CHURCH ST

Toscano Hotel

Mission San Francisco Solano

Sonoma Wine Shop

B&V Whiskey La Casa Bar & Grill Sweet Scoops Razzle Dazzle Plaza Bistro Bedrock Wine Co

BY APPT

M Lowe Sonoma

LEGEND

Peets Coffee

Williams Sonoma

BROADWAY

Hello Sonoma

Hop Monk

Pushpak

Wine Country Chocolates Total Look Socks on the Square Half-Pint LaSallette Lisa Kristine Chocolate Cow Fine Art Gallery Prohibition Spirits Sonoma VISITOR Speakeasy The Passdoor CENTER Murphy’s Irish Pub Basque Boulangerie Café Taste of the Himalayas Sidecar Juicebar Sebastiani Theatre Town Square Ledson Hotel Musette Halem & Co J James Readers Cafe Arts Guild Sonoma Books LaHaye of Sonoma The Corner Store STELLA GREY Bennett Tiddly E NAPA ST Church Sausage Oso SHOES Woof! Valley Winks Emporium Mouse Sole House of Desire Botanicals Chico’s Pangloss Maya CADDIS KAMEN Enoteca Della Sojourn SOSIE WINES ESTATE Della Santina Cellars Fulcrum WINES Santina Bump Wine Cellars Delhi Galatea Effect Belly Pomm Cider Shop Darling & Tap Room Cochon Bossa Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Nova FIRST ST EAST

Three Sticks

Sonoma State Historic Park

Highway 12/ Highwayman Gehricke Wines

Tasting Rooms Breweries, Distilleries, Cocktails Recommended Restaurants Recommended Shopping Recommended Lodging Entertainment

PATTEN STREET

Inn at Sonoma Roger Roessler Wines

Small Production and Award Winning Wines

caddis WINES

OPEN 11 - 5pm Daily Walk-Ins Welcome 109 E Napa St. Sonoma, CA

www.caddiswines.com

MAPLE STREET

Finely Curated Shoes & Accessories ON THE PLAZA, 107 EAST NAPA STREET 11AM-5PM | CLOSED TUESDAYS WWW.STELLAGREYSHOP.COM

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What s' New and Notable!

FARM AT CARNEROS Farm to Fork Dining

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines Frank Family’s 2018 RHF Cabernet Sauvignon has earned a spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2023, an annual roundup of the year’s most exciting wines. This signature Cabernet, named for founder Richard Harvey Frank, received a score of 95 points and was featured as number 61 on the list, earning the highest ranking of all Rutherford Cabernets.

It is soft and supple with currant and blackberries at its core.

A mix of cinnamon and dark chocolate play well against its savory components of dried herb and dusty earth.

Guided by the passion of James Beard Award Winner Chris Bianco, the newly reimagined FARM restaurant is now open for dinner and Sunday brunch and offers a warm and inviting dining experience perched in the heart of Napa Valley’s countryside. Rooted in the Italian farmhouse tradition, FARM sources the freshest ingredients from on-site gardens and the abundance of fine local purveyors. With a beautifully redesigned dining room, expanded fireside patio, stylish bar and adjacent FARM Pavilion, the grounds offer ample opportunity to enjoy food inspired by a deep appreciation of “all that makes good things good.” — Chris Bianco

carnerosresort.com

Order your 2019 vintage at frankfamilyvineyards.com

RAYMOND VINEYARDS Eye-Opening New Sculpture Unveiled Raymond Vineyards and the Boisset Collection recently revealed its visionary sculpture, The Eye of Artisty, by famed artist Tony Tasset.

“This eye, monumental and piercing, is more than a sculpture – it is a sentinel of art, watching over our vineyards, symbolizing our commitment to seeing the world differently, through the lens of beauty, innovation and artistry.” – Jean-Charles Boisset

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Artist Tony Tasset and Jean-Charles Boisset PHOTO BY ALEXANDER RUBIN

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Gentleman Farmer introduces THE BUNGALOW: A STUDIO FOR GUSTATORY WELL-BEING New in Downtown Napa Gentleman Farmer Wines, a boutique, family-owned Napa Valley winery is excited to announce the opening of The Bungalow: A Studio for Gustatory Well-Being. Located in Downtown Napa, the new social space for Gentleman Farmer is a reimagined 1926 California craftsman bungalow, is designed to recreate the intimate (and rare!) experience of dining in a winemaker’s home. Gentleman Farmer offers old-world European-style experiences with multi-course, vintner-cooked meals. Reservations are by appointment, including paired three-course breakfast, six-course lunch, or a six-course dinner.

A vibrant addition to the nightlife on First Street, their monthly “Salon Soirées” will feature live music, burlesque performances, adult magic shows, guest speakers and other special events that speak to the inclusive, artisanal Gentleman Farmer ethos.

gentlemanfarmerwines.com/experiences • 707-948-6107

ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY ‘Top 100 Wine of the Year’ Robert Mondavi 2019 To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve made it on Jeb Dunnuck’s list of top 100 wines of the year.

“The finest vintage I’ve tasted from this estate, the 2019 To Kalon Cabernet Reserve is a fullbodied, incredibly elegant, seamless To Kalon Cabernet delivering classic notes of crème de cassis, tobacco, graphite, and chocolate. Its oak is perfectly integrated, with silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish.”

– Jeb Dunnuck Access this critically acclaimed vintage and discover why he finds it the finest vintage he’s ever tasted from the estate.

robertmondaviwinery.com

SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE New Merlot Tasting Experience The new tasting experience, Merlot Mastery: Redefining Napa Valley Merlot is an engaging and educational experience that explores the history of Merlot in the Napa Valley and demonstrates that, when given the same resources and attention to detail, Merlot can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot Mastery experience guides guests through an immersive, multi-wine Merlot tasting and offers access to some of the world’s most coveted bottlings, from Napa’s own Merlot hideaway AKA Sullivan Rutherford Estate to the great Right Bank houses of Bordeaux or the rolling hills of Italy’s Bolgheri. The intimate two-hour tour and private tasting is $350 per person. Reservations are required.

SETH DANIEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Taste, smell, learn and experience all things truffle at the twelfth (almost) annual Napa Truffle Festival.

Plus, one big free Marketplace!

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12th Annual

NAPA TRUFFLE FESTIVAL January 12-15, 2024

Truffles for the Passionate and the Curious!

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hether you’re you a foodie with a passion for truffles, or a food voyager with a curiosity about one of the most exclusive foods in the world, the Napa Truffle Festival has something for you with programs that offer an opportunity to explore and learn firsthand from experts about the gastronomy, science, history, mystery and hunting and harvesting of the highly prized Périgord black truffle (aka black diamonds).

For a truffle adventure, on Saturday come for Dig Truffles? — A Foodie’s Guide with Winery Truffle Lunch & Cooking Demo at Bouchaine Vineyards. This day-long journey offers all things truffle, including a cooking demo, fun science, meet the truffle dogs and, of course, lots and lots of extraordinary truffle cuisine paired with wines and presented by world-class experts. Or, come on Sunday for a Winery Truffle Lunch at Donum Estate where you can explore the Estate’s stunning grounds and artworks on a self-paced walking tour. The day includes a rousing truffle dog demo (petting encouraged!). See the highly trained truffle dogs in action as they sniff out truffles.

Looking for a divine dining experience? The Truffles & Wine Dinner at La Toque offers the ultimate culinary truffle experience. Composed by Michelin star and master chefs flown in from around the world, this opulent dinner is truffle cuisine at its absolute best! It’s not every day that FOUR Michelin star/master chefs converge in the same kitchen to create a meal. Incomparably earthy and primal, the finest and freshest black truffles take center stage in each exquisite course, expertly prepared by our superstar chefs. The evening begins with a reception featuring Roederer Estate’s classic sparkling wine served with elegant truffle canapes, followed by a superb multi-course truffle menu impeccably paired with some of the world’s finest library and reserve wines, hand-selected by Chef Ken Frank and his team of sommeliers to complement the complex flavors of the black truffle dishes.

For a more casual experience, you can catch the free Monday Truffle Festival Marketplace at Oxbow Public Market where you’ll get a chance to sample the extraordinary flavors of the mythic black truffle prepared in every sort of fabulous way — from wild mushroom goat cheese truffle enchiladas, truffled grilled oysters and pizza al tartufo to truffled French fries, chocolate truffles, and cheeky cupcakes with little pink pigs (as in: they hunt truffles). Also, taste wines, see cooking demos, meet the truffle dogs, and shop for specialty foods and products. Plus, buy your own fresh black truffle! napatrufflefestival.com

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DINING

Enjoy the Bounty of Delicious Fine Dining in Wine Country If wine country brings to mind the bounty of California farms and the largess of the Pacific Ocean, you will not be disappointed as you dine at restaurants in Napa and Sonoma counties. It is here you will find the very best in local produce, top qulity meats, fresh seafood and of course, a seemingly endless variety of ways to imbibe – from local wine to craft beer to artisan cocktails. Whether living locally or visiting from out of town, those dining in Wine Country have an insatiable appetite for good food and drink, and expect nothing less than the greatness from this impressive list of restaurants.

Visit Napa’s Coziest Café!

Your quick stop for fresh coffee & espresso!

Pull up a chair for pancakes, benedicts, omelets…..

Time for lunch? Have a salad, burger, or a sandwich!

Hungry? Breakfast served all day!!

Monday - Friday 8am to 2pm Saturday & Sunday 8am to 3pm

1408 Clay St, Napa 707-252-1408 petitsoleilonclay.com

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Classic American steakhouse, seafood, intriguing whiskey selections, classic cocktails

Allegria

DINNER ONLY; $$$ 1122 MAIN STREET, 707 224-6328

NAPA

Italian, full bar outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1026 1ST ST, 707 254-8006

Angéle Restaurant & Bar French, full bar on the Napa Riverfront

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 540 MAIN ST, 707 252-8115

Bank Cafe and Bar Elevated comfort food, craft cocktails

DINNER, $$ 1314 MCKINSTRY ST, 707 257-5151

Bistro Don Giovanni Hand-crafted Italian; signature cocktails

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 4110 HOWARD LN, 707 224-3300

Cordeiros Steakhouse Farm-to-table steakhouse, full bar

DINNER ONLY; $$$ 2025 MONTICELLO RD, 707 224-1960

Eiko’s

Modern Japanese, nitrogen cocktails and lollipops!

OUTDOOR SEATING; FULL BAR, $$ LUNCH & DINNER, CLOSED MID-DAY 1882 TOWN CENTER, 707 501-4444

H EMPRESS M

Unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ - Tuesday: 10% off take out - Thursday: 10% off house cocktails - S at/Sun: Sports weekend Napa’s Largest Big Screen

Boon Fly Café

American; signature donuts, nightly specials BRUNCH & DINNER; $$ 4048 SONOMA HWY, 707 299-4870

Bounty Hunter

Wine bar & smokin’ BBQ 400+ wine list

221 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 927-5485

Farm at Carneros Inn

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 975 FIRST STREET, 707 226-3976

Contemporary American, elegant food, locally sourced full bar, outdoor seating

Brix

DINNER, SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$ 4048 SONOMA HWY, 707 299-4880

Modern American, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 7377 ST HELENA HWY, 707 944-2749

C Casa Napa

Taqueria serving eco-friendly & innovative gourmet Mexican street food & small plates.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $ IN OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET 610 1ST STREET, 707 226-7700

Carpe Diem

American wine bar; seasonal, surprising; family share-plate style DINNER ONLY FRIDAY-SUNDAY; $$ 1001 2ND STREET, 707 224-0800

Celadon

Award-winning global comfort food; courtyard seating, signature cocktails; riverfront

Forge

Pizza, craft brews/cocktails outdoor seating with firepit LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 155 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-3394

Fumé Bistro

Contemporary American, locally sourced; changing art display, patio

“100 best steakhouses in America” - OpenTable Nationally recognized as a “Great Bourbon Bar of America” with a selection of over 175 hand-selected Bourbons.

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 4050 BYWAY EAST, 707 257-1999

Gott’s Roadside

Burgers, sandwiches, vegan options, beer & wine, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 644 1ST STREET, 707 224-6900

Grace’s Table

Local favorite, “Global Kitchen”

LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 500 MAIN STREET, 707 254-9690

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 1400 SECOND ST, 707 226-6200

Charlie Palmer Steak

Grove at the CIA Copia

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 1260 1ST STREET, 707 819-2500

DINNER, $$ 500 1ST STREET, 707 967-2555

Modern American steakhouse, full bar

“Classic American Steakhouse”

Garden suppers prepared by CIA chefs

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1122 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559 • (707) 224-6328

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Napa Valley Restaurant Week® January 19–28, 2024

One of the best times to enjoy all the culinary delights in Napa Valley!

For 10 full days, Napa Valley’s world-class restaurants offer exclusive deals on inventive epicurean meals and experiences.

Celebrate the gastronomy of Napa Valley with this showcase of premium ingredients and bountiful farm-fresh produce curated and presented by talented chefs and offered during one incredible culinary week.

Whether you have a hankering for savory tacos from a food truck or tapas from a Michelin-rated restaurant, Napa Valley Restaurant Week is the perfect time to explore.

Visit VisitNapaValley.com for more information about Napa Valley Restaurant Week® and be sure to reserve a table for the tastiest 10 days in Napa Valley!

Hog Island Oyster Co.

NapaSport

LUNCH & DINNER; $$, 610 1ST STREET, 707 251-8113

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 145 GASSER DRIVE, 707 927-5956

Kitchen Door

Napkins Bar + Grill

Seafood, located inside bustling Oxbow Market; beer & wine, outdoor seating

A Todd Humphries Restaurant Eclectic fare in a casual space BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 1300 1ST ST SUITE 272

La Toque

Michelin-star French cuisine RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DINNER ONLY; $$$$ 1314 McKINSTRY ST, 707 257-5157

The Lincoln

American sports bar, steakhouse, full bar, outdoor seating

A modern American bistro BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER; HAPPY HOUR & LATE-NIGHT BITES, $$ 1001 2ND STREET, 707 927- 5333

Norman Rose Tavern American classics, full bar

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1401 1ST STREET, 707 258-1516

North Spirits & Tapas Classic bar, craft cocktails

The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, Yountville

Scala Osteria & Bar

Seafood-centered Southern Italian, pizza & pasta LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 1141 FIRST ST, 707 637-4380

Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

Craft cocktails, small bites, fire pits, games; late night happy hour, bottomless mimosa brunch LUNCH & DINNER; $$, ARCHER HOTEL 1230 1ST STREET, 707 690-9800

Sunshine Cafe

Cozy spot, local favorite

American Gastropub

DINNER, LATE NIGHT SNACKS; $$ 1540 TRANCAS STREET

BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER, OPEN LATE, $$ 505 LINCOLN AVE, 707 699-2276

Nosh Napa

Morimoto Asia

BREAKFAST, LUNCH; $$ 641 TRANCAS ST, 707 266-1950

Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish, full bar, outdoor seating

Oenotri

LUNCH, DINNER, BRUNCH; $$$$ 610 MAIN STREET, 707 252-1600

Southern Italian, changes daily; house-made salumi

LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH; $$ 1480 1ST STREET, 707 255-5599

Morimoto Napa

DINNER, WEEKEND LUNCH; $$$ 1425 FIRST ST, 707 252-1022

Torc

Taste and textures of Far East full bar, outdoor seating

Contemporary Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$$$ 610 MAIN STREET, 707 252-1600

Mustards Grill

Modern American, full bar, gardens LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 7399 ST HELENA HWY, 707 944-2424

Napa Valley Bistro

Modern American wine & beer, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 975 CLINTON STREET, 707 666-2383

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Mexican/American

Olive & Hay

Farm-to-table italian restaurant BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 875 BORDEAUX WY, 707 251-3090

Pasta Prego

Italian, local favorite, beer & wine DINNER ONLY, $$ 1502 MAIN ST, 707 343-0344

H PETIT SOLEIL CAFÉ

Cozy spot for breakfast & lunch BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH, $$ 1408 CLAY ST, 707 252-1408

BREAKFAST, LUNCH; $$ 1540 TRANCAS ST, 707 226-1540

Tarla Mediterranean Grill

Farm-to-table; high-energy unique wine, cocktail & beer offerings DINNER ONLY; $$$ 1140 MAIN STREET, 707 252-3292

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Addendum

Gourmet Southern-inspired fare LUNCH SAT-SUN & DINNER DAILY; $$ 6476 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-2487

Bistro Jeanty

French country fare; outdoor patio LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 6510 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-0103

Bottega

Rustic Italian/Californian; outside patio with two fireplaces LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 6525 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-1050

Bouchon Bistro

French bistro, raw bar; outdoor seating; cocktails DINNER; $$$ 6534 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8037

Brix Restaurant

French inspired wine country farm to-table cuisine; wine shop 16 acres of gardens, vineyards

Island inspired cocktails & cuisine

LUNCH & DINNER, SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$ 7377 HIGHWAY 29, 707 944-2749

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 967 1ST ST, 707 690-9957

The French Laundry

Wilfred’s Lounge

California Tapas, Spanish & Mediterranean

Fine classic French cuisine, highest quality ingredients, prix fixe menu, impeccable service

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 829 MAIN STREET, 707 224-0695

DINNER, RESERVATIONS REQ’D, $$$$ 6640 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-2380

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H THE KITCHEN

AT PRIEST RANCH

Casual, rooftop & patio seating, to go options LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 6488 WASHINGTON ST, 707 947-4017

Goose & Gander

Modern American full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, LATE NIGHTS; $$ 1245 SPRING STREET, 707 967-8779

Gott’s Roadside

Lucy @ Bardessono

Burgers, sandwiches, vegan options beer & wine, outdoor seating

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 6526 YOUNT STREET, 707 204-6000

LUNCH & DINNER; $$

Contemporary American, garden-inspired

Mustards Grill

Contemporary, farm-to-table LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 7399 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 944-2424

North Block Restaurant Michelin rated; California fresh, local ingredients

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER; $$$ 6757 WASHINGTON ST, 707 944-8080

R+D Kitchen

American/Sushi; vineyard views, outdoor seating with firepits LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 6795 WASHINGTON ST, 707 945-0920

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RUTHERFORD

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The Bistro at Auberge du Soleil Contemporary, upscale; full bar, outdoor seating

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER; $$$$ 180 RUTHERFORD HILL RD, 707 963-1211

Rutherford Grill

Contemporary, traditional American; outdoor dining, full bar LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1180 RUTHERFORD RD, 707 963-1792

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ST. HELENA

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Brasswood Bar + Kitchen

American, farm-to-table comfort food; full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 3111 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 302-5101

933 MAIN STREET, 707 963-3486

Harvest Table

Modern American; full bar, outdoor seating, gardens LUNCH & DINNER; $$$ 1 MAIN STREET, 707 967-4695

Market

Traditional American LUNCH & DINNER, FULL BAR; $$ 1347 MAIN STREET, 707-963-3799

Pizzeria Tra Vigne

Italian, vegan options; full bar, outdoor seating, local favorte LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1016 MAIN STREET, 707 967-9999

Press

Cole’s Chop House, Napa

Steakhouse, full bar; outdoor seating DINNER ONLY; $$$$ 587 ST. HELENA HWY, 707 967-0550

St. Helena Bistro

Italian/American bistro; beer & wine, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1146 MAIN STREET; 707 963-3371

St. Helena Sherpa Kitchen

Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, vegetarian; outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 1148 MAIN STREET, 707 963-4439

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CALISTOGA

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Calistoga Inn & Brewery

The Charter Oak

Traditional American

DINNER ONLY; $$$ 1050 CHARTER OAK AVE, 707 302-6996

Calistoga’s Living Room/ Truss

American, full bar, outdoor seating

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch American, farm-to-table; full bar, outdoor seating

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 738 MAIN STREET, 707 963-4555

1250 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-4101

Casual dining experience, full bar, snacks

Fleetwood Restaurant Chef-driven wood-fired menu, craft cocktails DINNER, HAPPY HOUR; $$ 1880 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 709-4410

Hydro Bar & Grill Traditional American 1403 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-9777

Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar American sports bar; full bar, outdoor seating DINNER; BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH ON WEEKENDS; $$ 1457 LINCOLN AVE, 707 942-5938

Sam’s Social Club Contemporary American, outdoor seating, fire pit BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 1712 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-4969

Solbar – @ Solage

Tue-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 3-5pm •S picy Chicken Wings, Sichuan Calamari, Impossible Wonton, Shanghai Springrolls, Pan-Fried Potstickers • Signature Cocktails 2 for $20 Beer on Tap $5, House Wine $6 Well Drinks $8

Fumé Bistro, Napa • Monday-Friday 4-6pm Bar snacks, wine, beer cocktails Special dog menu!

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$

Contemporary American

North Bar & Grill, Napa

400 SILVERADO TRAIL N, 707 709-2100

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER; $$$

• Tues-Sat 3-6pm Bar snacks, wine, beer cocktails • $1.50 Oysters, Tues-Sat 5-6pm • Burger Night, Mon 4-9pm

Evangeline

755 SILVERADO TRAIL, 707 226-0850

Veraison

Gillwoods Cafe

Cajun, Creole, French; full bar, outdoor seating

BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH; $$ 1313 MAIN STREET, 707 963-1788

DINNER, WEEKEND BRUNCH/LUNCH; $$

DINNER ONLY; $$$,

1226 WASHINGTON ST, 707 341-3131

1457 LINCOLN AVENUE, 707 942-5938

American

Empress M, Napa

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French, full bar

Los Agaves, Napa • Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm

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Blue Ridge Kitchen Southern drawl LUNCH, DINNER, BRUNCH; $$

Red Grape

LUNCH, DINNER; $$ 935 GRAVENSTEIN AVE. SOUTH, SEBASTOPOL; 707 827-3744

DINNER, $$$

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 529 1ST ST W; 707 996-4103

LUNCH & DINNER, HAPPY HOUR; $$ 230 PETALUMA AVE, 707 829-7300

6770 McKINLEY ST, #150, SEBASTOPOL; 707 222-5040

Oyster Cafe

Fern Bar Craft cocktails, spirit-free cocktails, small plates DINNER, LIVE MUSIC; $$

Gravenstein Grill Californian cooking inspired by

Della Santina’s Trattoria Italian, wine/beer, outdoor seating, nightly specials LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 133 E NAPA ST; 707 935-0576

El Dorado Kitchen

Contemporary American, full bar BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 405 1ST ST W; 707 996-3220

LUNCH AND DINNER, $$$ 6751 McKINLEY ST; 707 503-6003

Folktable Restaurant

SONOMA VALLEY

SEBASTOPOL; 707 861-9603

140 E NAPA ST; 707 935-5994

Raw bar, shellfish, special sparkling wine pairings

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6780 DEPOT ST, SUITE 120,

8050 BODEGA AVE; 707 634-6142

Contemporary American, wine/beer, reservations

Traditional American, full bar, outdoor seating, live entertainment

Wood-fired grill, full bar, patio

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

Cafe La Haye

Californian food, including seafood, tacos, and burgers

Hopmonk Tavern

California comfort food with a

local & seasonal bounty; patio

Handline

Michelin Bib Gourmand farm-to-table, seasonal LUNCH, DINNER; $$

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23584 ARNOLD DR; 707 356-3567

B & V Whiskey Bar & Grille

The Girl & The Fig

Locally sourced food, full bar, dedicated whiskey bar

French, local goods, full bar, happy hour

LUNCH, HAPPY HOUR, DINNER; $$ 400 1ST ST E; 707 938-7110

LUNCH, DINNER WEEKEND BREAKFAST 110 WEST SPAIN ST; 707 938-3634

Glen Ellen Star

LUNCH & DINNER, $$, 707 833-6326 9900 SONOMA HWY, KENWOOD

Sonoma Grille

Seafood/Steakhouse, full bar, patio bar, micro-brewery and beer garden, vegetarian options LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 165 W NAPA ST; 707 938-7542

Valley Bar + Bottle Shop Seasonal mediterranean, terrace, wine bar

DINNER, SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$$ 487 1ST ST WEST; 707 934-8403

Wit & Wisdom

Regional comfort food

by Chef Michael Mina DINNER, HAPPY HOUR, FULL BAR; $$$ 1325 BROADWAY; 707 931-3405

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PETALUMA

DINNER, $$; 707 343-1384

Ayawaska Petaluma

Traditional American, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating, live entertainment LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 691 BROADWAY; 707 935-9100

La Salette Restaurant

Portuguese/Mediterranean, wine/beer LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 452 FIRST ST EAST; 707 938-1927

Maya Restaurant

California-infused Mayan cuisine, full bar with a large selection of tequilas, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 101 EAST NAPA STREET; 707 935-3500

Murphy’s Irish Pub

Award-winning food, full bar, live music, trivia night LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 464 1ST ST E, SONOMA 707-935-0660

Oso Sonoma

Authentic Peruvian with a modern twist. Full bar.

BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 101 2ND ST #190; 707 559-3519

Brewsters Beer Garden

Brewpub, BBQ, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating, firepit pet friendly, live music LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN LATE FRIDAY & SATURDAY, $$ 229 WATER STREET N; 707 981-8330

Central Market

Californian-Mediterranean; house made bread in a wood-fired oven, carefully curated wine list DINNER, BEER & WINE, $$ 42 PETALUMA BLVD N, 707 778-9900

Cucina Paradiso

Italian, full bar, pasta, foccacia & desserts from scratch LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 114 PETALUMA BLVD. N; 707 782-1130

Easy Rider

Seasonal, contemporary Southern flavors & cocktail bar DINNER, WEEKEND BRUNCH; $$ 33 WASHINGTON ST; 707 774-6233

American, tapas, seafood, full bar, outdoor seating

Kapu Bar

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

DINNER, $$ 132 KELLER ST, 707 559-3665

9 E NAPA STREET; 707 931-6926

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American, seafood, wine bar, full bar

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Hopmonk Tavern

Open Wed-Sun @ 5PM 497 1st St W, Sonoma 707.721.1107

Salt & Stone

Traditional American, wine/beer, outdoor seating 13648 ARNOLD DR, GLEN ELLEN

Come meet your new favorite bar.

Pizza, pasta & salad; beer & wine; outdoor seating

Tiki-theme bar, Hawaiian food

WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

DINING Luma Bar & Eatery Plant-forward, quality meats, craft cocktails DINNER, $$ 50 E WASHINGTON ST; 707 772-5037

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HEALDSBURG

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Baci Cafe and Wine Bar

Risibisi Restaurant

Italian; local and organic products, authentic Italian food

Italian, full bar, outdoor seating

DINNER, BEER/WINE, $$$

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

336 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-8111

154 PETALUMA BLVD N; 707 766-7600

Barndiva

The Shuckery Seafood; beer/wine, happy hour In the restored Petaluma Hotel DINNER, LUNCH WEEKENDS, $$ 100 WASHINGTON ST; 707 981-7891

American; celebrated farm-to-table restaurant; cocktail lounge and wine bar; outdoor seating WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY BRUNCH, LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

Street Social

231 CENTER ST; 707 431-0100

Eclectic comfort food highlighting seasonal and local fare, craft cocktails with artisanal spirits

Bollywood Kitchen

DINNER TUES-FRI, $$$ 29 PETALUMA BLVD NO; 707 774-6185

Table Culture Provisions Hyper-seasonal haute cuisine/ comfort food; multi-course tasting menu available

Traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisines LUNCH & DINNER, $

1047 VINE ST; 707 395-0023

Bravas

Spanish/Tapas, full bar, craft cocktails LUNCH & DINNER, $$$

DINNER, $$

420 CENTER ST; 707 433-7700

312 PETALUMA BLVD S; 707 559-5739

Chalkboard

Wild Goat Bistro American, wine/beer, vegetarian/gluten-free

Tapas/Wine Bar, full bar, outdoor seating, 4.5 acre garden, local wine flights, inventive cocktails

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

DINNER, LUNCH WEEKENDS, $$$

6 PETALUMA BLVD N; 707 658-1156

29 NORTH ST; 473-8030

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Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen

GEYSERVILLE

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Catelli’s

Contemporary American, full bar, outdoor seating, wine pairings DINNER, $$$

The Matheson (Roof 106) Modern wine country cuisine; sushi, wine lounge, rooftop bar

DINNER, $$$ 106 MATHESON STREET, 707 723-1106

PizZando

Wood oven pizzas, house made pastas, grilled meats, fish, and seasonal appetizers

DINNER, $$$ 219 HEALDSBURG AVE ; 707 433-7222

Troubadour Bread & Bistro

Boulangerie, California/French BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, $$$ CLOSED MIDDAY; SUN & MON 381 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 756-3972

Valette

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar

Stark’s Steak & Seafood

Seafood, small plates; rolls, skewers, ceviches & tartares; craft cocktails, large wine list; outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 403 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-9191

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FORESTVILLE

117 N STREET; 707 431-1302

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria

Healdsburg Bar & Grill

Italian, beer/wine, outdoor seating, house-cured salumi & sausages, authentic Italian pizzas; carefully sourced meats, fish and produce

LUNCH, DINNER, WEEKEND BREAKFAST

Italian, full bar, outdoor seating international and traditional LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 300 VIA ARCHIMEDES; 707 857-1462

Little Saint

Farm-forward gathering place with food, music, art, Vegan DINNER, $$ 25 N STREET, 707 433-8207

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DINNER, $$$ 208 WILSON STREET; 707 528-4355

LUNCH & DINNER; $$ 117 FOURTH ST; 707 523-2227

21047 GEYSERVILLE AVE

Francis Ford Coppola’s Rustic

French, wine/beer; old world classic French cuisine with local ingredients, a local favorite

344 CENTER ST; 707 473-0946

DINNER, BEER/WINE, $$

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 304 CENTER STREET, 707 473-8440 7

La Gare

DINNER, $$$

LUNCH & DINNER, $$; 707 857-3471

21021 GEYSERVILLE AVE; 707 814-0111

DINNER, $$$, AT VINTNERS INN 4330 BARNES ROAD; 707 527-7687

Lo Coco’s

Farm-to-table, wine/beer, outdoor seating seasonal, sustainable restaurant

Smoked meats, sandwiches, southern sides

Californian, full bar, outdoor seating; visit The Front Room for cocktails or River Cafe for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Supporting local farms, winemakers, artisans outdoor seating

Backyard

LUNCH & DINNER, $$

Italian, wine/beer, take-out only, some picnic tables

John Ash & Co. Restaurant

Mediterranean, full bar, outdoor seating, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients

Guiso Latin Fusion

KIN Smoke

Café Citti

Spoonbar

Contemporary American and Italian, full bar, outdoor seating ingredients from local /organic farmers; over 100 local wines

245 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 433-3333

LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH; $$; 1055 4TH STREET; 707 568-4000

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 2792 4TH ST; 704 523-2690

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Grill, full bar, outdoor seating

New American, seafood, full bar; flavors from Asia, American South, the East Coast, Jewish

DINNER, $$ 301 HEALDSBURG AVE, 707 922-5233

317 HEALDSBURG AVE; 707 431-0330

Authentic Latin American and Caribbean dishes

Bird & The Bottle

6566 FRONT STREET; 707 820-8445

Farmhouse

Italian, wine/beer; authentic Italian favorites

Steak/seafood, full bar, happy hour; upscale feel Extensive wine list and whiskeys LUNCH & DINNER, $$$ 521 ADAMS STREET; 707 546-5100

Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro

California fare with a French touch DINNER WED-SUN; $$$ 3535 GUERNEVILLE RD, 707 546-6462

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WINDSOR

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KIN Windsor

Modern twist on home cooking

Contemporary American, fine dining; fresh, seasonal everchanging menu; wine/beer

LUNCH & DINNER, $$-$$$ 740 McCLELLAND DRIVE; 707 837-7546

DINNER, $$$$

Southern BBQ, full bar, outdoor seating; quality southern cuisine with the freshest local ingredients

7871 RIVER ROAD; 707 887-3300 ...............................................

SANTA ROSA

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Americana

New American, farm-to-table BREAKFAST & LUNCH; $$ 205 5TH STREET; 707 755-1548

Sweet T’s

LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 9098 BROOKS RD S; 707 687-5185

Ume Japanese Bistro Japanese, full bar, outdoor seating LUNCH & DINNER, $$ 8710 OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY, WINDSOR; 707 838-6700

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THINGS TO DO

Things To Do • Napa Valley Drifters

• Napa River Velo

(707) 492-5701 • Napa Valley Aloft napavalleydrifters.com

(855) 944-4408

• Sonoma Ballooning .com ballooning@nvaloft (707) 819-9223 nvaloft.com sonomaballooning.com

• Napa Valley Balloons Drifters • W ine Country

(707) 538-7359 (707) 492-5701 hotline@balloontours.com napavalleydrifters.com winecountryballoons.com

NAPA NAPAVALLEY VALLEYALOFT ALOFT

Hot Air Air Balloons Balloons Hot a hot air balloon ride, IfIf you’ve you’venever nevertaken taken a hot air there’s no better place than wine country to balloon ride, there’s no better place experience the amazing 360° aerial views than wine country to experience from inside the basket. Experienced and the amazing 360° views from knowledgeable hotaerial air balloon pilots act inside basket.

Experienced as boththe guide and entertainer while pointing out local highlights welcoming and knowledgeable hot airand balloon questions you and fellow pilots actfrom as both guide andflyers. entertainer while pointing out local highlights and • Balloons Above the Valley welcoming questions from you and 800-464-6824 fellow flyers. info@balloonrides.com balloonrides.com

• Balloons Above the Valley • Napa Valley Balloons 800-464-6824 800-253-2224 info@balloonrides.com info@napavalleyballoons.com balloonrides.com napavalleyballoons.com NapaValley Valley Balloons • N• apa Aloft

800-253-2224 (855) 944-4408 ballooning@nvaloft.com info@napavalleyballoons.com nvaloft.com napavalleyballoons.com

• Sonoma Ballooning (707) 819-9223 Cycling sonomaballooning.com Whether afterBalloons a leisurely afternoon • Wineyou’re Country pedal or a full day of serious biking through (707) 538-7359 the vineyards, there are several cycling hotline@balloontours.com companies offering guided, off-the-beatenpath rides throughout the valley. winecountryballoons.com

• Ace It! Bike Tours

Windsor, (707) 688-4063 aceitbiketours.com

Cycling

• Calistoga Bike Shop

Whether you’re after a leisurely (707) 942-9687 aftwww.calistogabikeshop.com ernoon pedal or a full day of serious biking through the vineyards, there • Fatseveral Tire Bike Rental are cycling companies offering Napa, (707) 345-6396 guided, off -the-beaten-path fattirebikerentals@gmail.com rides throughout the valley. www.fattirebikerentals.org

Napa, (707) 258-8729 • Fat Tire Bike Rental info@naparivervelo.com Napa, (707) 345-6396 naparivervelo.com

fattirebikerentals@gmail.com

H N APA VALLEY BIKE TOURS www.fatt irebikerentals.org (707) 944-2453 • info@napavalleybiketours.com Getaway Adventures 800-499-2453 napavalleybiketours.com

info@getawayadventures.com

getawayadventures.com • Pushpak Motors Tours on electric trikes • Napa Native Tours Sonoma, (707) 343-1192 (707) 815-0172 www.pushpakmotors.net

WineTours@NapaNative.com

www.napanative.com • Ride Napa Valley

info@ridenapavalley.com • Napa River Velo www.ridenapavalley.com

Napa, (707) 258-8729 H Sinfo@naparivervelo.com ONOMA VALLEY BIKE TOURS Sonoma (707) 996-2453 naparivervelo.com sonomavalleybiketours.com

★ NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS • St.(707) Helena Cyclery 944-2453

St.info@napavalleybiketours.com Helena, (707) 963-7736 www.sthelenacyclery.com napavalleybiketours.com

• W ine Country Cyclery • Pushpak Motors

Sonoma, (707) 996-6800 Tours on electric trikes www.winecountrycyclery.com

Sonoma, (707) 343-1192 • Wwww.pushpakmotors.net ine Country Bikes

•G etaway Adventures

(707) 568-304 • Ride Napa Valley info@getawayadventures.com info@ridenapavalley.com www.winecountrybikes.com

• Napa Native Tours

• Wine Country Cycling Tours

• Ace It! Bike Tours

800-499-2453 Windsor, (707) 688-4063 info@getawayadventures.com getawayadventures.com aceitbiketours.com

• Calistoga (707) 815-0172Bike Shop (707) 942-9687 WineTours@NapaNative.com www.napanative.com www.calistogabikeshop.com

www.ridenapavalley.com

★800-462-2848 SONOMA VALLEY BIKE TOURS dave@adventureincycling.com Sonoma (707) 996-2453 winecountrycyclingtours.com www.sonomavalleybiketours.com

NAPA VALLEY BIKE TOURS One-Stop Shop for Fun Adventures!

Napa Valley Bike Tours specializes in providing visitors with some of the most unique and unforgettable vacation experiences (even if it’s just a day trip) in Napa Valley. Guided bike tours, visiting Napa wineries, self-guided wine-tasting bike tours and bike rentals are just the beginning. You can even book a bike tour/ hot air balloon ride adventure that includes lunch and wine tasting stops at two Napa Valley wineries! You’ll be talking about your adventure with Napa Valley Bike Tours for years to come!

FULL-DAY & HALF-DAY GUIDED BIKE TOURS BIKE RENTALS • ELECTRIC BIKES napavalleybiketours.com • 707.251.8687

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THINGS TO DO Horseback Riding

BOCCE COURT AT IMGERY ESTATE WINERY

Vineyard horseback ride coupled with a food and wine tasting, make this a must-do when visiting wine country. Saddle-up and an experienced trail guide will take you for a ride through the vineyards.

• Napa Valley Trail Rides

Napa, (707) 255-5661 info@shadybrookestate.com www.napavalleytrailrides.com

• Sonoma Valley Trail Rides Sonoma, (707) 343-5511 sonomavalleytrailrides.com

• Triple Creek Horse Outfit Glen Ellen, (707) 887-8700 triplecreekhorseoutfit.com

Bocce Courts Many wineries have bocce courts for their visitors’ enjoyment. Becase the game is played between two players or two teams of one, two, or four, it lends itself well to hanging out with friends at the winery as part of your total winery adventure. Be sure to check ahead. Some courts require reservations and/or fees. If you have your own balls, Veterans’ Park in Yountville or Crane Park in St. Helena have bocce courts available when leagues are not in play.

• Ehlers Estate Winery

• Sugarloaf Wine Co.

• Farm at Carneros Inn

• Thomas George Estates

• Francis Ford Copola

• Trione Vineyards

Geyserville, (707) 857-1400

Geyserville, (707) 814-8100

• Furthermore Wines

• Trinchero Napa Valley

St Helena, (707) 963-5972

Napa, (707) 299-4880

Sebastopol, (707) 823-3040

• HALL St. Helena

St Helena, (707) 967-2626

Kenwood, (707) 244-4885 Healdsburg, (707) 431-8031

St Helena, (707) 963-1160

• Turnbull Wine Cellars Oakville, (707) 963-5839

• Armida Winery

• Hook & Ladder Vineyards

Petanque

Healdsburg, (707) 433-2222

Santa Rosa, (707) 526-2255

• Auburn James

• Imagery Estate Winery

Similar to bocce, the French version Petanque is growing in popularity. Courts are available at the following locations.

• Bell Wine Cellars

• Landmark Vineyard

• Bacchus Landing

• Martorana Family Winery

• Beringer Vineyards

• Mathew Bruno Rutherford

• Bremer Family Winery

• Nichelini Family Winery

• Chateau Montelena

• Piña Napa Valley

Calistoga, (707) 942-5105

Napa, (707) 738-9328

• Chateau St. Jean Winery

• Pope Valley Winery

Kenwood, (707) 708-8171

Pope Valley, (707) 965-1246

• D’Argenzio Winery

•R aymond Vineyards

• De La Montanya Vineyard

• Seghesio Family Vineyards

• Dry Creek Vineyards

• Silenus Vintners

• Dutcher Crossing Winery

• Stags’ Leap Winery

St Helena, (707) 967-9100 Napa, (707) 944-1673 Healdsburg

St Helena, (707) 257-5771 St Helena, (707) 963-5411

Santa Rosa, (707) 546-2466 Healdsburg, (707) 433-3711

Healdsburg, (707) 433-1000 Geyserville, (707) 431-2700

Glen Ellen, (877) 550-4278

Kenwood, (707) 833-0053 Healdsburg, (707) 433-1909

Rutherford, by appt. (707) 912-9112 St Helena, (707) 963-0717

St Helena, (707) 963-3141 Healdsburg, (707) 433-3579 Napa, (707) 299-3930 Napa, (707) 257-5790

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• Clos du Val Winery Napa, (707) 261-5212

• St. Supéry Estate

Rutherford, (707) 302-3488

Croquet Croquet requires strategy, precision, and good hand-eye coordination, making it both challenging and rewarding. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors with wine and friends a perfect way to enjoy a beautiful day.

• Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Satudays/Sundays with RSVP Windsor, (707) 237-3489

On the Water Kayak or SUP (stand up paddle board) are a perfect way to relax on the water while seeing the wine country sights.

• Burke’s Canoe Trips

Forestville, (707) 887-1222 burkescanoetrips.com

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THINGS TO DO • Napa Valley Paddle

Napa, (707) 200-5511 crew@napavalleypaddle.com www.napavalleypaddle.com

• Enjoy Napa Valley

(707) 227-7364 enjoynapavalley@gmail.com enjoy-napa-valley.com

• ­ CIA at Copia

(707) 967-2500 www.ciafoodies.com

• Cooking with Comedians

Recommended Micro-Destinations • The Barlow

(888) 965-7090 www.crushersofcomedy.com

Outdoor market district with food, wine, spirits, hip stores Sebastopol, thebarlow.net

• Epicurean Connection

• Cornerstone Sonoma

• Clavey Paddlesports

Petaluma, (707) 766-8070 info@clavey.com, www.clavey.com

Cheesemaking class (707) 235-9530 theepicureanconnection.com

• Petaluma Stand Up Paddle

• ­ Napa Valley Cooking School

• The Estate Yountville Resort

Petaluma, (707) 486-4314 www.petalumasup.com

• Rubicon Adventures

Forestville, (707) 887-2452 Bill@RubiconAdventures.com rubiconadventures.com

Culinary Classes and Cooking Demonstrations Take a hands-on cooking class. Talented chefs will give you the tools and confidence to become a rock star in your own kitchen.

• Cakebread Cellars

800-588-0298 cakebread.com/events

St Helena, (707) 302-2452 uvc_sthelena@napavalley.edu www.napavalleycookingschool.org

• Planet Cheese

World Cheese Tour, classes fletcher@foodwriter.com www.janetfletcher.com

Shopping, dining, wine tasting, gardens, event venue; Sonoma www.cornerstonesonoma.com

Upscale shopping, art, dining, wine tasting; Yountville www.theestateyountville.com

• Oxbow Public Market

Local gathering place for great food, wine, shopping; Downtown Napa oxbowpublicmarket.com

• Silverado Cooking School

(707) 927-3591 info@silveradocookingschool.com silveradocookingschool.com

• Vista Collina Resort

888-865-7090 www.meritagecollection.com/ vista-collina/dining/food-wine-center

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THINGS TO DO Uniquely Wine Country

Live Performances

As a prime vacation destination, wine country has its share of unique tours, activities and micro-destinations replete with wine tasting, boutique shops and fine dining. Here are a some we highly recommend.

After wining and dining, continue experiening wine country with a live performance at one of these top-notch venues. Check our Calendar of Events or visit each website for what’s coming up.

• California Cheese Trail

(707) 880-2300, www.bluenotenapa.com

Find where to taste cheese, cheesetrail.org

H JELLY BELLY VISITOR CENTER Learn how the famous jelly beans are created and get free samples!

Fairfield, (707) 428-2838, jellybelly.com

• Napa Valley Wine Train

(707) 253-2111, www.winetrain.com

H NAPA VALLEY WINE TROLLEY Vintage, open-air trolley, like the San Francisco Cable Cars (707) 252-6100, www.napavalleywinetrolley.com

• B lue Note Napa – Napa

• Green Music Center – Rohnert Park (707) 664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

• Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600, lutherburbankcenter.org

• Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, Yountville (707) 944-9900, lincolntheater.com

• Oxbow RiverStage – Napa

(707) 880-2300, www.oxbowriverstage.com

H SONOMA VALLEY WINE TROLLEY Sonoma, (707) 938-2600 sonomavalleywinetrolley.com

Outdoor Attractions • Jack London State Historic Park

Hiking & horseback trails, museum, ruins 707-938-5216, www.jacklondonpark.com

• Sonoma Canopy Tours

Ziplines, treehouse glamping 888-494-7868, sonomacanopytours.com

Chocolate Wine Experience Tasting Daily ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm Jelly Belly Visitor Center 2nd floor Very Cherry Room Featuring a flight of 6 wines from local Suisun Valley wineries, each paired with hand-made confections from the Jelly Belly Chocolate Shoppe. Free Jelly Belly wine glass included in each tasting.

Experience is for those age 21 & over only Minors welcome (Non-alcoholic experience available) less than 30 minutes from downtown Napa

Expires: 02/01/2024 • Code: WCTM JAN

• Sonoma County Farm Trails

Visit and tour Sonoma County farms, ranches, artisans, farm stands, www.farmtrails.org

• Safari West Wildlife Preserve & African Tent Camp

800-616-2695, www.safariwest.com

• Sonoma TrainTown Railroad

Fun for the whole family (707) 938-3912, www.traintown.com

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ZinEX Grand Tasting event January 27

Zinfandel Advocates & Producers’ esteemed annual event will return to San Francisco Join winemakers and principals of the Zinfandel world at ZAP’s one and only Grand Tasting at One Market in San Francisco. Taste your way through the most comprehensive collection of Zinfandels and blends in one room - in one day! This is the easy way to decide the trajectory of your visit, and future visits to Wine Country. Featuring more than 80 of the finest wineries representing the best California wine regions, you will be able to taste and compare the wines – and even meet the winemakers and winery principals.

Besides being able to taste wines available for purchase in stores across the country, this expansive exhibition will give you the inside scoop on current releases, Reserve wines, Limited production wines and Barrel samples at over 90 tables. To accompany this opulent selection of delicious wines, local restaurants, winery chefs and gourmet producers from the San Francisco food scene will be serving small bites of culinary delights to indulge your taste buds even more.

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dramatic soaring ceilings and plenty of space to roam. Paid parking nearby, and easy access to public transportation make it convenient for you to attend!

January is a great time to be in The City!

Now you have a good excuse to visit! Come to the Zinfandel Experience Grand Tasting and share the excitement - meet new friends and taste new wines! zinfandelexperience.com/events/grand-tasting

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Calistoga Winter in the Wineries Passport Two Months of Napa Valley Wine Tastings Visit Calistoga’s “Winter in the Wineries” Passport gives wine lovers over two months of one-time complimentary tastings at nineteen local wineries for just $75. From December 2, 2023, to February 4, 2024, visitors and locals alike can use their passports to discover something new or revisit a favorite winery. Collectible hard copy passport booklets and virtual passports are on sale on now and may be purchased online at visitcalistoga.com and at the Calistoga Welcome Center at 1457 Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga.

With nineteen diverse participating wineries spread across the 12,000-acre Calistoga AVA (American Viticultural Area) and beyond, there’s something sure to please everyone. Most wineries are family-owned and a mix of boutique and larger operations. The warm and welcoming charm of Calistoga make its wine experiences authentically and uniquely their own.

Each $75 passport provides over $750 worth of tastings alone, and exclusive access to complimentary tastings is just the beginning. In addition to the participating wineries, restaurants, hotels, spas, and boutiques are offering special discounts, deals, and experiences just for passport holders, making an immersive weekday or weekend getaway even more appealing.

“A Winter in the Wineries Passport encourages guests to return again and again to try different locations, from elevated to cozy and casual. And no matter where they decide to visit, they’ll be welcomed with warm Calistoga hospitality,” said Eric Reichert, president and CEO of the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center.

“We’re especially pleased that Sterling Vineyards is back as they celebrate the reopening of their iconic aerial gondola after a three-year absence. The new virtual passports that we’re introducing this year in addition to the hard copy Sign up for our email newsletter at WineCountryThisMonth.com

booklets truly make a passport the perfect last-minute holiday gift for any wine lover.”

Participating Wineries: Madrigal Family Winery Bennett Lane Winery Brannan Wines Merryvale Vineyards Picayune Cellars Chateau Montelena Clif Family Winery and Farm Pope Valley Winery Clos Pegase Raymond Vineyards Six Sigma Ranch and Winery Elusa Winery Sterling Vineyards Fults Family Vineyards Girard Winery Tank Garage Winery Kaiser Family Winery Vault Wine + Artifacts Laura Michael Wines Advance reservations are required with most participating wineries. Passport holders are urged to plan ahead to reserve their spots by calling wineries directly to secure reservations.

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31st Annual Winter WINEland

Taste current vintages, explore new wineries or rekindle love for old favorites Wine Road proudly announces its first event of 2024, the 31st Annual Winter WINEland. This year’s glorious two-day wine extravaganza promises to warm up the winter and liven up the spirits of all that join the fun.

On January 13 and 14, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, Wine Road invites visitors to journey through their choice of 60+ participating wineries located throughout the picturesque landscapes of Northern Sonoma County, including Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Guerneville, Forestville, Sebastopol, Cloverdale, and Geyserville.

Winter WINEland is more than a wine tasting event.

It’s an adventure, a discovery, and a celebration of the multitude of varietals grown in Sonoma County. As the vineyards rest under the cool winter sky, visitors will have the opportunity to taste current vintages, explore new wineries or rekindle love for old favorites, all while taking in the serene beauty of winter in Sonoma County.

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31st Winter WINEland. Each year, this event allows us to share the magic of Sonoma County with visitors near and far,” says Beth Costa, Executive Director of Wine Road. “We have 60+ participating wineries this year and can't wait to see everyone enjoying the fantastic wines, beautiful scenery, and the camaraderie of our wineloving community.”

A Winter WINEland ticket includes wine tasting at all participating wineries. Weekend tickets are priced at $95. Sunday-only tickets can be snapped up for $75, and designated drivers can join the fun for just $10. As a bonus, each attendee will receive a six-bottle bag at check-in to help with their wine restocking adventure.

Detailed programs are available on the Wine Road website.

Additionally, in a playful nod to tradition, several wineries will again be adorned with enchanting winter decor. Share your Winter WINEland adventures on social media using #winterwineland2024 and #wineroadlife. wineroad.com

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2024 Pigs & Pinot Food & Wine Event Tickets for this highly acclaimed event go on sale January 10!

On sale at 11am PT on Wednesday, January 10, this weekend event, now heading into its 17th year, will feature an unrivaled list of prominent chefs and winemakers benefiting the Palmer Family Education Foundation in partnership with the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Chef Charlie Palmer’s highly acclaimed Pigs & Pinot returns for its 17th year, welcoming Pinot Noir and pork lovers to celebrate the spirit of wine country while supporting essential funding for a variety of communityfocused educational programs including culinary, music and art.

Held at Chef Palmer’s newly redesigned Dry Creek Kitchen and the award-winning Hotel Healdsburg, event tickets and a limited number of weekend hotel packages for March 15-17 go on sale on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 benefitting the Palmer Family Education Foundation (PFEF) in partnership with the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation.

“After sixteen years of support for the Sonoma County community, we’re thrilled to announce that the 17th annual Pigs & Pinot will be bigger and better than ever,” says Chef Charlie Palmer. “With the addition of new events, our new Pigs & Pinot partnership with Dustin Valette at The Matheson, and the development of The Palmer Family Education Foundation, we’ll be able to amplify our support for the next generation of chefs, winemakers and hospitality industry enthusiasts by supplying them with the necessary scholarships and funding to continue their advancement across a multitude of industries.”

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educational seminars and events hosted by Chef Palmer, Pigs & Pinot is rooted in fostering the growth of the Sonoma County community, raising more than $1.5 million collectively since its inception. The evolution of this event has also served as a platform to further spotlight acclaimed local wineries, such as Healdsburg’s Papapietro Perry, who has specialized in single-vineyard wines for more than four decades and whose growth has accelerated in many parts due to its participation in Pigs & Pinot since 2006.

While the Palmer Family Education Foundation is currently undergoing 501(c) accreditation, the Sonoma County Vintners Association will be serving as nonprofit partner to ensure funding is received for programs such as Healdsburg Center for the Arts, The Culinary Institute of America, Odyssey Wine Academy and Play it Forward Music Foundation, among others. Learn more about PFEF by visiting pigsandpinot.com/beneficiaries.

“We’re thrilled about the upcoming 17th Annual event, where we’ll celebrate with Charlie Palmer and esteemed celebrity chefs,” says Ben Papapietro, Co-Owner and Winemaker of Papapietro Perry.

“Participating in Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot has been a joy and winning the Pinot Cup twice has been a true honor! This extraordinary weekend promises unique experiences with imaginative food, wine education, elegant dinners, and vibrant pairings, all within a lively party atmosphere. Beyond the excitement, it's a wonderful chance to give back to Sonoma County.”

For more information about Pigs & Pinot, including sponsors, talent, hotel packages, and more, visit pigsandpinot.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 15 • Taste of Pigs & Pinot, 6:30-9pm The festival kicks off with the lively Taste of Pigs & Pinot event, featuring a sample of 60 highly rated local Sonoma and global Pinot Noir wines, competing in the annual blind-tasting Pinot Cup competition judged by a panel of renowned experts. Tastings are served alongside a variety of pork dishes, including homemade sausages, charcuterie, grilled pork, patés and other special creations from Chef Palmer, Dry Creek Kitchen, guest celebrity chefs, and local Healdsburg restaurants including Molti Amici, Spoonbar, and Valette. All natural, sustainably raised pork will be provided by Carlton Farms and graciously donated by Corfini Gourmet Meat Co. À la carte tickets will be available for this event for $275 per person.

THE 2024 PIGS & PINOT LINEUP FEATURED CHEFS • Bryan Voltaggio, Thatcher & Rye • Nancy Oakes, Boulevard Restaurant • Dean Fearing, Fearing’s Restaurant • Neal Fraser, Redbird and Vibiana •R yan Urig, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Humuhumunukunukuāpua´a • Dustin Valette, The Matheson • David Nayfeld, Che Fico • Mark Stark, Stark Reality Restaurants •D uskie Estes & John Stewart, Black Pig Meat Co. PIGS & PINOT WINE DIRECTOR Bob Cabral, Bob Cabral Wines PARTICIPATING WINEMAKERS •M att Duffy, Vaughn Duffy Wines •J eff Mangahas, Williams Seylem •B en Papapietro, Papapietro Perry •G ary Pisoni, Pisoni Family Vineyards • L uisa Ponzi, Ponzi Vineyards •M att Michael, Baldassari Wines •M ike Sullivan, Benovia Winery •C hris Richard, Bricoleur Vineyards •J eff Stewart, Hartford Family Winery •T ony Lombardi, Lombardi Wines PINOT CUP JUDGES • Virginie

Boone, Wine Writer and Reviewer •M eridith May, Publisher, The Tasting Panel & The Somm Journal •K eith Goldston, Master Sommelier

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 • Tournament of the Pig, 10:30am-12:30pm Exclusive to guests purchasing a weekend package, this Iron Chef-style competition invites two teams to create two distinct dishes using a whole pig and ingredients found at Dry Creek Kitchen, hosted by food loving actor and comedian Mario Cantone, taking place for the first time at Dustin Valette’s The Matheson. Chefs Charlie Palmer and Dustin Valette will jump in to help for this all-hands-on deck cook-off, with Chef Scott Romano joining as the resident butcher, and a pork-loving judging panel will determine the winning team.

• Ultimate Pinot Smackdown Seminar, 1:00-3:00pm Join Master Sommeliers and smackdown veterans Keith Goldston and Michael Jordan competing against Andrea Robinson and David Yoshida for an exciting March Madness-inspired wine seminar. Each Master Sommelier enters the tent with four of their favorite Pinot Noirs covering four different categories, preparing for the “Battle Royale” to sell attendees on their wine choices and go head-to-head in a pitch contest. Guests will have the opportunity to taste each of these 16 wines and crown the winner. This event is available only to those purchasing weekend packages.

• Gala Dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen, 6:30pm Featuring an elegant five-course dinner at Chef Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, this collaborative offering highlights a signature creation from Palmer, Dry Creek Kitchen Executive Chef Shane McAnelly, and guest chefs including Dean Fearing, Neal Fraser, Nancy Oakes, Ryan Urig and Bryan Voltaggio. Each course will be paired with two limited-production Pinot Noirs from highly acclaimed wineries including Papapietro Perry, Pisoni Vineyards, Ponzi Vineyards, Vaughn Duffy Wines, and Williams Selyem. Dinner will be hosted by Bob Cabral.

• Gala Dinner at The Matheson, 6:30pm New to Pigs & Pinot 2024, Saturday evening’s Pigs & Pinot Gala features a multi-course dinner at Dustin Valette’s The Matheson, emceed by certified sommelier, Spreti Valente. As a collaborative offering, each course features a signature creation from Valette and his guest chefs, including David Nayfeld, Mark Stark, Duskie Estes and John Stewart.

Each course will be paired with two limited-production Pinot Noirs from highly acclaimed wineries, including Benovia Winery, Bricoleur Vineyards, Hartford Family Winery, and Lombardi Wines.

Limited seating options at both galas are reserved for Hotel Healdsburg package guests.

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Appellation St. Helena’s bASH Tasting 13th year for wine tasting & food pairing competition Appellation St. Helena (ASH) invites guests to its 13th annual bASH on Saturday, March 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Culinary Institute of America Greystone bASH is an annual wine and food pairing competition where the wines from twenty ASH member wineries will be paired with savory bites prepared by teams of ‘rising star’ students at the CIA and professional chefs. Early bird tickets are $175/person and must be purchased in advance. The Early Bird pricing ends on January 31, 2024 and tickets become $200.

The event will be held in the historic barrel room at the Culinary Institute of America. Guests will visit tasting stations where Appellation St. Helena wines will be paired with savory bites prepared by ‘Rising Star’ CIA students. Attendees will vote with tokens and ASH will be awarding the PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST PAIRING to the top three student teams and a professional team.

“Each year bASH is a sell-out event. It’s a ton of fun and many attendees promise to come back the following year,” explained ASH Board President Katie Simpson. This event has been called the “best wine and 50

food event in Napa Valley.”

With purchase of an event ticket guests are automatically entered to win a six-pack of wine from wineries in the St. Helena appellation. At the end of the evening there will be a drawing to choose three raffle winners.

Attendance is limited to 300 people and all guests must be 21 or older.

ASH WINE RAFFLE With purchase of an event ticket guests are automatically entered to win a six-pack case of wine from participating ASH wineries at the event. At the end of the evening there will be a drawing to find out the names of the three raffle winners!

ASH is partnering with the Culinary Institute of America and the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce.

ASH thanks Sunshine Market and Le Creuset for their generous donations and support. Proceeds from the evening go to Appellation St. Helena and the scholarship fund of the Culinary Institute of America. appellationsthelena.com/events WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

Passport to Dry Creek Valley

An unforgettable weekend of sipping, savoring, and soaking in the magic of Dry Creek Valley!

Calling all wine lovers and adventure seekers - get your tickets for the 33rd anniversary of California's longest running and most beloved wine weekend, April 26-28.

Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, just 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Dry Creek Valley is a magical yet powerful little slice of wine country. With its rolling golden hills dotted by rows of gnarled old vines and century-old oak trees, the 16 x 2 miles valley feels frozen in time. Most of the wineries remain familyowned and have called this special place home for several generations. Filled with kind and passionate individuals crafting exquisite wines, this region has one of the densest concentrations of different varietals in the world. Ready to taste the valley's rich history in every sip? If you’re all about sipping world-class wines and enjoying stunning vineyard views, and love to keep it simple and relaxed, we have the perfect place for you: Dry Creek Valley - or “the wine region that hugs back”, as it is familiarly known among locals and anyone who has visited.

With many wineries to choose from, deciding where to go for the ultimate wine experience can be quite a

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challenge, you might think. Well, here's the good news: on April 26, 27, and 28, 2024, the region's renowned annual event, Passport to Dry Creek Valley is back with a fresh feel and vibe, to offer wine and food enthusiasts the finest in entertainment, gourmet cuisine, and exquisite wine tastings at more than 30 participating wineries.

For updates and info, check the website and follow @drycreekvalleywines on social media. drycreekvalley.org/dcv-passport

EXQUISITE ATMOSPHERE

EXTRAORDINARY WINES

Ledson Winery & Vineyards In the heart of Sonoma Valley, fifth generation winemaker & viticulturist Steve Ledson consistently produces highly coveted, small-lot, handcrafted wines from his estate vineyards, many of them scoring between 95 and 99 points. Most recently, three of them have achieved recognition as ‘Wine of the Year’ at prestigious international wine competitions. Ledson is known for showcasing absolutely some of the best that Sonoma County has to offer.

Ledson Winery is an architectural showpiece known throughout the world as the ‘Castle.’ Vine Pair called it, “One of the twelve most impressive wineries in the world” and the Boston Globe said, “This castle is a must see.”

Whether you book a general tasting or opt for a magnificent private tasting of Ledson’s top scoring wines in one of the intimate tasting suites, you will have an experience like no other. The Gourmet Marketplace offers local cheeses, fresh sandwiches, salads and treats to create the perfect picnic lunch you can enjoy in the Oak Grove.

Ledson wines are sold exclusively at the winery, online at ledson.com, and at the Zina Lounge in Sonoma.

Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge Standing like a crown jewel of the Historic Sonoma Plaza, the luxurious six-room boutique Ledson Hotel & Zina Lounge bring guests back in time to an era of grandeur. The rooms feature king-sized beds, in-room whirlpool tubs, romantic fireplaces and private balconies.

On the first floor is the Zina Lounge, a world class destination named after Steve Ledson’s great-great grandfather, Zina Hyde Cunningham who settled in Sonoma County in 1865 to open the family winery.

The winery specializes in producing small lots of meticulously handcrafted wines, scoring in the mid 90’s. Wrap your day up at the Zina Lounge with wines from Zina Hyde Cunningham, Ledson, and Mountain Terraces wineries. Complement your tasting with a cheese & charcuterie plate while watching the sunset from the sidewalk seating, or relaxing by the fireplace.

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Years of Tradition

Ledson Winery & Vineyards 7335 Hwy 12  Kenwood  CA 95409 707-833-2330  ledson.com Tastings daily by appointment 10am - 5pm

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Ledson Hotel & The Zina Lounge 480 First Street East  Sonoma  CA 95476 707- 996-9779  ledsonhotel.com Open daily by appointment 10:30am - 6pm

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ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 31

Winter Wine & Chocolate Pairing featuring Le Belge

JANUARY 12-15

Napa Truffle Festival

Various locations, Napa

Muscardini Cellars, Kenwood

Seminars, Lunches, Dinners, Festival Marketplace Experience the magic of truffles while savoring some of the finest truffle cuisine in the world paired with magnificent wines amidst the splendor of worldclass Napa wineries. Learn firsthand how to work and cook with truffles from the best Michelin star/ master chefs. Explore a working truffle orchard, see where and how truffles are harvested, and meet the trained truffle dogs who find them (petting allowed). www.napatrufflefestival.com

Master Chocolatier Chef Sebastian Beline of Paris is known for producing distinctive chocolates of exceptional quality and has perfected a balance of flavor and texture to produce a chocolate experience that is unparalleled. Explore why certain chocolates pair better with different varietals or styles of wine. $65, muscardinicellars.com

ONGOING THROUGH MARCH

Tree House Mustard Bath Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

Meadowood Napa Valley Spa, St. Helena Enjoy a luxury spa treatment. Mustard baths have been traditionally used for detoxification and purification. meadowood.com/spa, napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

THURSDAY-MONDAY THROUGH MARCH

Mustard-Inspired Culinary Pairings & Wine Tastings Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga

Book either the Hilltop Tasting or Tour & Terrace Tasting in advance with mustard-inspired culinary pairings available with both experiences.

Enjoy the breathtaking views as you ascend to the winery via an aerial gondola. Featured mustards will be available for purchase in the gift shop. sterlingvineyards.com, napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

ONGOING MONDAYS

JANUARY 4

Enoteca Della Santina, Sonoma

Lucy Restaurant and Bar, Yountville

Winemaker Mondays

Join small production, boutique winemakers every week at the Enoteca. This is a unique opportunity to meet the hands that make the wine this beautiful area is known and celebrated for. Meet local winemakers and try their wines, hear their stories, and learn about Sonoma County’s history in wine. $15, 4-7pm, enotecadellasantina.com

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Open Mic

Johnny’s Calistoga

Calling all musicians and performers! Unleash your passion and share your talent with Johnny’s live, every Tuesday night for Open Mic Night! 6-9pm www.johnnyscalistoga.com

ONGOING

Trivia Night/Live Music

Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma

ONGOING SATURDAYS

7pm, sonomapub.com Trivia Wednesdays. Live music 6 nights/week.

Passaggio Wines, Glen Ellen

ONGOING THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Live Music

2-4pm, passaggiowines.com

JANUARY 1

New Year’s Holiday Brunch

The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa Feast in a delectable brunch .... conveniently located by the ice skating rink to give you the opportunity to join in on the fun after your meal!

0-3, free • 4-13 $25 • 14+ $50 9:30am-1pm, meritageresort.com

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Tiki Thursday

Tiki inspired cocktail specials 4-6pm, yountville.com/events

JANUARY 5

Trivia Night

Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena The perfect opportunity to assemble your dream team of 2 to 8 friends and put your knowledge to the test. Challenge your wits and compete for prizes and bragging rights. Trivia questions cover a variety of categories, ensuring an exciting and intellectually stimulating evening for all. Best of all, there is no cost to attend this event, making it the ideal way to kick off your weekend. Merryvale wines and cheese plates will be available to purchase and enjoy throughout the evening.

Guests are welcome to purchase additional food from our neighbors at Gotts and Pizzeria Tra Vigne. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of trivia, wine, and delightful company at Merryvale Vineyards. 5-7pm, yountville.com/events

Cheesemaking Classes

JANUARY 6

•H ands on Cheesemaking Class Thursay-Friday 12-2pm •H ands on Cheesemaking Class Thursday & Saturday 3:30-5:30pm •M ozzarella Pulling Class Friday 3:30-5pm •H ands on Cheesemaking & Buttermonger Demonstration, Saturday 12-2pm $125, theepicureanconnection.com

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa

The Epicurean Connection, Sonoma

Feast it Forward Music Series

Live music. Wines available by the glass and bottle. Check Facebook for details. 5-8pm

JANUARY 6

Live Music

Spicy Vines, Healdsburg 3-6pm, www.spicyvines.com/events

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CALENDAR JANUARY 7

Sunday Social Club Fireside Indoor Live Music Series featuring Marie Louise & The Humdingers

JANUARY 13-14

Wineroad Winter WINEland

Sugarloaf Wine Co, Kenwood

Various locations, Northern Sonoma County

The Wine Lounge at Sugarloaf Wine Co. gets transformed into a live music venue with stylish lounge seating fanning out from the musicians’ corner. Select small-batch wines from the Winemakers in Residence will be flowing by the glass and bottle, and tasty snacks will also be offered à la carte. Book today to guarantee your seats at these intimate, indoor live music events. $10 cover. Winery opens at 11am.

Music from 2-5pm. sugarloafwineco.com

The perfect winter escape…taste current vintages, multiple varietals grown in Sonoma County, and experience the beauty of winter in Sonoma County. Restock your cellar, enjoy wine with friends, discover new wineries or old favorites. Travel from winery to winery, visiting the ones you are interested in exploring.

Participating Wineries are located in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Guerneville, Forestville, Sebastopol, Cloverdale and Geyserville. Weekend $95, Sunday only $75, $10 designated driver. wineroad.com

JANUARY 10

Pint Night

Tra Vigne Pizzeria, St. Helena Buy the Beer - Keep the Glass As the craft beer hub of the community, Pizzeria Tra Vigne hosts regular pint nights with local breweries and other events.

5-7pm, pizzeriatravigne.com

JANUARY 18-MARCH 29

The Heart of Friendship Gallery Show Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Yountville Arts, Yountville

JANUARY 10

Science Uncorked

Gourmet Au Bay, Bodega Bay Understanding the Pathways to Rampant Invasion in a Newly Introduced Sea Anemone in Tomales Bay – Speaker Keira Monuki Popular lecture series hosted by scientists from the UC Davis Bodega Bay Marine Lab. Open to the public, no reservations are necessary. However, we do encourage arriving early as seating fills up fast! 6pm, Kitchen open 4-6pm. Happy hour beer & wine. www.gourmetaubay.com

Opening Artist Reception, January 18, 5:30-7pm.

Show pairs artist relationships together with each showing a piece of their original art with a written explanation of their friendship and the heartfelt value it has had in their lives and art.

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, yountvillearts.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

JANUARY 18

Feast it Forward Music Series

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa Live music. Wines available by the glass and bottle. Check Facebook for details. 5-8pm

JANUARY 14

Sunday Social Club Fireside Indoor Live Music Series featuring Alex Markels Trio Sugarloaf Wine Co, Kenwood

The Wine Lounge at Sugarloaf Wine Co. gets transformed into a live music venue with stylish lounge seating fanning out from the musicians’ corner. Select small-batch wines from the Winemakers in Residence will be flowing by the glass and bottle, and tasty snacks will also be offered à la carte. Book today to guarantee your seats at these intimate, indoor live music events. $10 cover. Winery opens at 11am. Music from 2-5pm. sugarloafwineco.com

Live music. Wines available by the glass and bottle. Check Facebook for details. 5-8pm

JANUARY 19-27

Napa Valley Restaurant Week Various locations, Napa

Exclusive deals on inventive epicurean meals and experiences. visitnapavalley.com

Downtown Petaluma

JANUARY 13

Lucy Restaurant and Bar, Yountville

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa

Arts Alive

Tiki inspired cocktail specials 4-6pm, yountville.com/events

Tiki Thursday

Feast it Forward Music Series

JANUARY 18

ART ~ THEATER ~ DANCE ~ MUSIC ~ LITERATURE ARTS ALIVE connects and promotes Petaluma’s vibrant art community. Live music, theater, dance, storytelling, film, poetry, artist demonstrations. All within walking distance of Downtown Petaluma!

Free to attend, 5-8pm petalumadowntown.com/arts-alive-petaluma

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JANUARY 20

Hi-Fi Happy Hour

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma Wine, records, pizza, and friends in the Barrel Room. Wine and pizza by the slice available for purchase. Free to attend. Reservations recommended. 5-7pm, gunbun.com

JANUARY 18

Tiki Thursday

Lucy Restaurant and Bar, Yountville Tiki inspired cocktail specials 4-6pm, yountville.com/events

JANUARY 19

Flashback Friday: DJ Series

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa Come for an evening of spinning tunes.

Wines available by the glass and bottle.

Check Facebook for details. 5-8pm

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JANUARY 20

The Art of Eating: The Life of M.F.K. Fisher CIA at Copia, Napa

Featuring insightful interviews with Alice Waters, Tanya Holland, Jacques Pepin, Anne Lamott, Ruth Reichl, and other contemporary culinary and literary greats, Gregory Bezat’s 2023 documentary explores the exciting life and lasting impact of the intrepid mid-century California food writer M.F.K. Fisher, who elevated cooking from a domestic chore to a critical study of life itself. Described by W.H. Auden as “the best prose writer in America,” the underrecognized Fisher introduced continental sensibilities to California’s burgeoning culinary world, while she transformed the traditional background figure of a woman in the kitchen into a living, breathing subject with dazzling ideas, passionate emotions, and insatiable appetites.

Includes Q&A with the film’s creative team and special guests immediately following the screening. 3pm, $10 VIP Wine and Food Reception with the film’s creative team and special guests in honor of the film’s release. 5pm, $85 www.ciaatcopia.com

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CALENDAR JANUARY 27

21st Annual Chowder Day

Bodega Bay, Bodega, Jenner, Valley Ford, Freestone, Fort Ross, and Duncan’s Mills ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 4

WINTER IN THE WINERIES PASSPORT

Various Wineries, Calistoga

Complimentary tastings at nineteen local wineries for just $75. Discover something new or revisit a favorite winery. Available at visitcalistoga.com or Calistoga Welcome Center at 1457 Lincoln Avenue

Come for a fun day sampling chowder at numerous restaurants. This is a driving event around the towns allowing you to enjoy the beautiful area. Benefits various charities, scholarships and supporting Bodega Bay area businesses. There are two check-in locations where you will receive your map, commemorative spoon and a wristband to verify your eligibility to taste at each location. $30, 10am-3pm www.visitbodegabayca.com

JANUARY 21

Sunday Social Club Fireside Indoor Live Music Series featuring Sanchez Vibes & Guitar Duo Sugarloaf Wine Co, Kenwood

The Wine Lounge at Sugarloaf Wine Co. gets transformed into a live music venue with stylish lounge seating. Select small-batch wines from the Winemakers in Residence will be flowing by the glass and bottle, and tasty snacks will also be offered. Book today to guarantee your seats. $10 cover. Winery opens at 11am. Music from 2-5pm. sugarloafwineco.com

JANUARY 27-28

Pinots for Paws

Dutton Estate Winery, Sebastopol

JANUARY 25

Tiki Thursday

Lucy Restaurant and Bar, Yountville Tiki inspired cocktail specials 4-6pm, yountville.com/events

JANUARY 25-28

Calistoga Mustard Celebration Weekend Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Various events/locations

visitcalistoga.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

JANUARY 27

Pasta Making Class with Chef Becca Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor

Learn the secrets of dough preparation, shaping, and creating a variety of pasta shapes. Elevate your cooking skills and indulge in the rich flavors of homemade pasta, all while enjoying a fun and interactive culinary experience featuring Bricoleur Vineyards wine. $175, 5-8pm, bricoleurvineyards.com

Puppy Kissing Booth • Pet Supply Drive No ticket – Simply reserve any tasting experience A paw-some weekend where you can sip, savor, and support the Sonoma County Humane Society.

As you taste, representatives from the Sonoma County Humane Society will be on hand to share about the organization and accept donations for a Pet Supply Drive. Bring food, blankets, leashes, and supplies to help our furry friends in need. And don’t miss out on the adorable “Puppy Kissing Booth” where you can cuddle up with lovable puppies. (Service animals only permitted.) *Don’t have time for a tasting experience?

Drop off your donation to the pet supply drive any time from 11-4pm Saturday and Sunday. duttonestate.com

JANUARY 27

Zinfandel Grand Tasting

One Market Pavilion, San Francisco

Meet the winemakers and taste over 250 Zinfandels at the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandels and Zin blends in the world. You’ll sample a selection of sumptuous culinary bites from restaurant and winery chef partners and have the opportunity to purchase gourmet food and wine-related gifts from curated vendors.

12-4pm, $89-$194 zinfandelexperience.com/events/grand-tasting

JANUARY 27

Russian River Valley Verticals Dinner Party

Girl & The Fig’s Suite D, Sonoma

Rosé Reception and appetizers followed by 3 vintages each of 3 Russian River Valley Vineyard Pinot Noirs all beautifully paired with Chef Jeremy’s inspired creations. $299, talismanwine.com

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FEBRUARY 3

BARREL TASTING & NEW RELEASE PARTY

V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena

Taste over 60 different wines including the 2023 vintage straight from the barrel – complemented by amazing food stations and live music! Enjoy hearty food stations and passed appetizers to complement the wines plus live music by Calvin Keys Quartet – an Oakland based soul-jazz band.

Taste over 60 different wines: Over 25 barrel samples from the 2023 vintage • New Releases • Big award winners & top-scoring wines from 2023 • Top Cabernets • Sample the 2021 single-vineyard Zinfandels • Secure your allocated Wine Futures at pre-release discounted pricing. $150, 6-9:30pm www.vsattui.com/experiences/winery-events

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FEBRUARY 3

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa

Fort Mason, San Francisco

Feast it Forward Music Series

Live music. Wines available by the glass and bottle. Check Facebook for details. 5-8pm

JANUARY 28

Sunday Social Club Fireside Indoor Live Music Series featuring The Trailheads Sugarloaf Wine Co, Kenwood

The Wine Lounge at Sugarloaf Wine Co. gets transformed into a live music venue with stylish lounge seating fanning out from the musicians’ corner. Select small-batch wines from the Winemakers in Residence will be flowing by the glass and bottle, and tasty snacks will also be offered à la carte. Book today to guarantee your seats at these intimate, indoor live music events. $10 cover. Winery opens at 11am. Music from 2-5pm. sugarloafwineco.com

FEBRUARY 1-28

Mustard in th Gallery Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Art Gallery Napa Valley, Napa

Fifty-plus (50+) local area artists will include the bright yellows and greens of wild mustard in their paintings, photography, fused glass, jewelry, pottery and more. Open daily 10am-6pm artnv.org/art-gallery-home napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

Calistoga Wine Experience 20+ world-class wineries from the “Top of Napa Valley” to San Francisco for the opportunity to enjoy a premier wine tasting event at the historic General’s Residence at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. This is a rare opportunity to taste wines with the actual winemakers and winery owners, plus, purchase and take with you these hard-tofind Calistoga AVA wines, most of which are not available to the public. Also enjoy gourmet small bites from McCall’s Catering and bid and win in the Silent Auction...filled with small-production wines and winery experiences from Calistoga AVA wineries. This is a 21 and over event. $125-$250, 1-4pm calistogawinegrowers.com

WEEKENDS FEBRUARY-MARCH

Croation Mustard Celebration Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Grgich Hills Estate, St. Helena

A special, limited time tasting pairs two wines from Grgich’s sister winery in Croatia with specialty Croatian dish ćevapčići - served with imported Croatian mustard of course! exploretock.com/grgich napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

WEEKENDS IN FEBRUARY

Find Your Heart in Yountville Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Yountville Art Walk, Yountville

Each weekend, 80 beautiful hand-crafted glass hearts created by Napa Valley art glass artist Patti Wessman, will be freely scattered around the many Art Walk sculptures for all to find. yountvillearts.com, napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

FEBRUARY 3-4

Gordon Heuther Art Matters Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Gordon Huether Studio, Napa

See progress on current large-scale installation projects as well as Huether’s rotating fine-art exhibit. gordonhuether.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

FEBRUARY 3-4

Dijon Days, Mustard & Chardonnay Napa Valley Mustard Celebration William Hill Estate Winery, Napa

Explore some of Napa’s finest Chardonnays paired with mustard inspired bites curated by the Executive Chef. www.williamhillestate.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18

Napa Lighted Art Festival Downtown Napa

FEBRUARY2

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium.This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 10 lighted art sculptures for 5 weeks.

Projection artwork will be displayed on 3 iconic downtown buildings January 20-28; Lantern Parade, February 10. donapa.com/lighted-art-festival

Martini Madness 2024

The Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa, Sonoma An unforgettable evening where the finest local restaurants, hotels, and bars showcase their mixology skills. Each participant will bring their unique twist to the classic martini, offering a diverse range of flavors and presentations. As an attendee, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to sample these inventive creations and cast your vote for the Best Martini. Delectable small bites, perfect for pairing with your cocktails.

Benefits Sonoma Overnight Support. $85, 5-7pm, sonomavalley.com

FEBRUARY 3

Mustard Celebration Art Show Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Silverado Resort, Napa

Local artists will showcase their precious works of art for sale. silveradoresort.com, napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

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CALENDAR FEBRUARY 3-4

Atlas Peak Road Opening Celebration Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Jessel Gallery, Napa

Meet Napa Valley Mustard Celebration 2024 featured artist Michael Fitzpatrick and enjoy a show of his work. Tastings by ​Scarlata Farms Olive Oil, Hurley Official Mustard, The Vintage Sweet Shoppe Chocolate special event box, and several other vendors featuring limited-edition packaging. www.jesselgallery.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

FEBRUARY 4

40th Anniversary Library Wine Tasting Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena

Join Proprietors, René and Laurence Schlatter, and winemakers, Andrew Wright and Jeff Crawford amidst the captivating ambiance of the historic Cask Room to enjoy a hand-picked selection of the finest cellared bottlings. This tasting adventure will be accompanied by a selection of light bites, including delectable cheeses and artfully prepared charcuterie. $195, 10am-12pm www.merryvale.com/experience/winery-events

FEBRUARY 15

Hi-Fi Happy Hour

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma

Views & Bites Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

FEBRUARY 16

Book a tasting and enjoy small bites that celebrate the flavors of the season while savoring the views of our picturesque vineyards with mustard in full bloom. baldaccivineyards.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa

ONGOING MARCH

Wine, records, pizza, and friends in the Barrel Room. Wine and pizza by the slice available for purchase. Free to attend. Reservations recommended. 5-7pm, gunbun.com

Flashback Friday: DJ Series

Spearheaded by iconic DJ Sneak-E Pete, come for an evening of spinning tunes. Wines available by the glass and bottle. 5-8pm, feastitforward.com

Anderson Valley White Wine Festival Boonville, Philo, Yorkville

Several Anderson Valley wineries will welcome you with exclusive wine flights, food pairings and special library tastings. avwines.com

Downtown Napa

donapa.com, napavalleymustardcelebration. com/events

Photography Exhibition of Napa Valley Winter Mustard Landscapes and related subjects.

Artist Reception Opening, March 2, 5:30-7pm Peoples Choice Award, March 31, 5:30-7pm jessupcellars.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

Mustard Tasting Dinner Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

Restaurant at North Block, Yountville

​ course tasting menu featuring local products 5 and highlighting Mustard. northblockyountville.com/dining napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

Various locations, Northern Sonoma County

Celebrate Mustard Season Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

Photo Finale 2024 – Photography Exhibition Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

MARCH 1

Wine Love Wine Trail

FEBRUARY 10-11

Baldacci Family Vineyards, Napa

Jessup Cellars Gallery, Yountville FEBRUARY 17-18

FEBRUARY 10

Get out and explore along the Wine Road, check out some new wineries, visit your long time favorites and stock up on some of your favorite wines for the winter. Each winery will pour two or three wines for each ticket holder. This is a casual walk-in tasting, not a food-pairing. Plan to visit 3-4 wineries for the day.

• Alexander Valley: Alexander Valley Vineyards, deLorimier Winery, J. Rickards Winery, Pech Merle Winery, Soda Rock, Starlite Vineyards, Trentadue Winery, Trione Vineyards and Winery • Dry Creek Valley: Amista Vineyards, Amphora Winery, Armida Winery, CAST Wines, David Coffaro Winery, FRICK, Meeker Vineyard, Mill Creek Vineyards & Winery, Peterson Winery, Spicy Vines, Trattore Farms and Winery, West Wines, Wilson Winery • Russian River Valley: Baldassari Wines, Balletto Vineyards, Carol Shelton Wines, Char Vale Vineyards and Winery, Colagrossi Wines, D’Argenzio Winery, Dutton Estate Winery, Foppiano Vineyards, Furthermore Wines, Hook & Ladder Winery, La Crema Estate, Limerick Lane Cellars, Mengler Family Wines, Merriam Vineyards, Moshin Winery, Taddei Wines 11am$50, 4pm, wineroad.com

ONGOING MARCH

MARCH 1

Paint & Sip Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Jessup Cellars, Yountville

Guided step-by-step by a trained art educator from Paint the Town, you will create a mustardthemed painting while enjoying amazing wines in our beautiful art gallery. Jessup Cellars wines will be available. Cheese and charcuterie provided.

All painting materials will be provided by Paint the Town. $60, 6pm, jessupcellars.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

FEBRUARY 24

Barrels & Verticals

Kelseyville, Lake County

Sample exquisite wines straight from the source at twelve Lake County wineries. Experience the unique flavors that develop as wines age. lakecountywineries.org/upcoming-events

FEBRUARY 28

Yountville Mustard Celebration Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

Yountville Community Center, Yountville A wonderful evening of delectable food sta. tions with gourmet bites and mustards from the local Hurley Farms of The Napa Valley.

Splashes from local wineries and tasting roomso go along with your bites, 5:30-7pm, napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

MARCH 2-3

Artist Demonstration Days Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Jessel Gallery, Napa

Watch 15 professional artists showcase their talent. Art students will also take part in a special new offering. People’s Choice Awards planned for Sunday. Guests create a small painting with Jessel, while sampling Bougetz’s fine wine.

10am-5pm, jesselgallery.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

MARCH 8-10

St. Helena Weekend Napa Valley Mustard Celebration St. Helena

Check website for details. napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events

FEBRUARY 10, 17, 24

Feast it Forward Music Series

The Yard at Feast it Forward, Napa

Live music. Wines available by the glass and bottle. 5-8pm, feastitforward.com

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BENNETT LANE WINERY

Home of 62 90+ Point Wines • Garden Tasting • Reserve Garden Tasting • Wine Blending Experience 3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga; Reservations 1-877-MAX-NAPA

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS

Great Wine Happens Every Day • Estate Tasting • Craftsman House Tasting • Wines of Winston Hill Tasting Reservations required, 707-942-0859 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga

PRIEST RANCH WINES

Uniquely cultivated and unexpected • Bacon & Wine Experience • Bubbles & Bites Experience • Food & Wine Pairing Reservations required, 707-944-8200 6490 Washington St, Yountville

SEQUOIA GROVE WINERY

Some of the world's best Cabernet • A Taste For Cabernet Wine & Food Experience • Historic Barn Tasting • Cheese & Charcuterie Reservations required, 707-339-5757 8338 St. Helena Hwy 29, Rutherford

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V. SATTUI WINERY • Artisan Deli & Marketplace • Picturesque Picnic Grounds • Weekend BBQ & V. Sattui Food Truck Reservations required, 707-963-7774 1111 White Lane, St Helena

FERRARI-CARANO VINEYARDS & WINERY

• Taste in the Villa, Enoteca or on Il Terrazzo • Stroll Acres of Lush Gardens • Tours & Private Tastings by appt.

8761 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; 707=433-6700

WHITEHALL LANE WINERY • Premium, World-Class Wines • Excellent Hospitality • Napa Green Certified and Sustainable Practices Reservations required, 707-963-9454 x 101 1563 St. Helena Hwy S. (Hwy 29), St. Helena

ROBERT MONDAVI ARCH & TOWER

Experience Robert Mondavi Winery’s acclaimed wines and hospitality in new and unexpected ways.

930 Third Street, Napa, 888-766-6328

STERLING VINEYARDS

Exceptional wines and breathtaking views • Aerial Gondola to the Hilltop Winery • Tasting Experiences • Self-guided Tour – Stroll the Winery RSVP: exploretock.com, 800-726-6136 1111 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga

ETUDE

Learn first-hand how terroir influences the aromas and flavors of incredible Pinot Noirs • Study of Pinot Noir • The Terroir Experience • Discover Etude 707 257-5782, 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa

L EDSON WINERY

Extraordinary Hospitality • Exquisite Atmosphere • Impeccable Wines 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; 707-537-3810

ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDS

Celebrating Over 50 Years In Sonoma Valley • Roving Vineyard Tour & Tasting Experience • Tasting Flights • Estate Pairings • Private Events 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa; 1-888-675-WINE

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Exploring DOWNTOWN NAPA NAPA RIVER

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Napkins Alexandria Square

Boho Lifestyle Allegria

Carpe Diem BROWN STREET

Don Perico Jax Diner Napa Noodles/Eiko’s Poke Bar

Napa Valley Hotel & Suites

Inti Napa Cigars

COOMBS STREET

Shadowbox Rebel Vintners

SECOND STREET

Goodman Library Brendel Mia Carta

State & 1st

CLAY STREET

POLK STREET

Hotel Napa Valley

PETIT SOLEIL

LEGEND

Tasting Rooms Breweries, Distilleries, Cocktails Recommended Restaurants Recommended Shopping Recommended Lodging Entertainment Walking Path

Andaz Hotel Martin Ray Winery JaM Cellars

Kerr Cellars Levendi

Tarla

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Oxbow Recommended Restaurants Public Market Recommended Shopping CAYMUS STREET Recommended Lodging Entertainment Walking Path P Parking Hal YamishitaFieldwork CIA at

Napa Housley Brewing Fatted Calf Copia Barrel Napa Valley Barnhouse Feast It Forward Project Model Bakery Napa Brews Gustavo Gott’s CLINTON STREET

Mark Wine Roadside

The Yard Thief Valley Bistro HeroldNapa Pizza @ Feast It Azzuro Forward Vintners Collective Trade Filippi’s Walt Krupp Brewing Pizza Wines Brothers NapaRio Grotto Napa Valley Bike Tours

Muguette Renee A French Boutique Jeffries General Benevolent Neglect

PEARL STREET

9/11 Memorial Garden

Allegria

Ellman Family

Roots Run Deep

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COLE’S CHOP HOUSE New Frontier Wines Blue Note Napa

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Oxbow Commons

Boho Lifestyle Vermeil Starbucks Palisades Back Room Wines Bazan Cellars 1st STREET

T Vine Bounty Wilfred’s Hunter Lounge

2nd STREET

Carpe Diem

Napkins Alexandria Zuzu Square La Taberna Le Paris Artesian Quilt & Co. Avow 3rd STREET

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NAPA’S RIVERFRONT:

Waterfront Seafood Grill Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Entrecot Shoppe Twelve Helen Lyall P Scott Lyall Morimoto Napa

China Point Park

NAPA RIVER

Downtown Joe’s

Veterans Memorial Park

Morimoto Asia Los Agaves Aerena Galleries

Gamling & McDuck

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Torc

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Mayacamas Napastak Alpha Omega Collective Milo & Friends RANDOLPH STREET Mecox Pet Boutique Habituate Makers Cupcake Childrens Market Riza Honey Whiskey Boutique Acumen Wine Gallery C’est Les Paire Annette’s Chocolate Vineyard 29 & Ice Cream The Bennington Wine Girl Napa Valley California The Perfect Provenance Brandy House Ox & The Fox Napa Valley Jewelers Cadet Eiko’s Napa Valley I•elle Sushi 1st & Franklin Kenzo Outland Antiques Copperfields Outer Keplinger on 2nd Space FRANKLIN STREET Wines Grace’s Table Padis John Norman Rose Anthony Tavern Monday Bakery Be Bubbly Oenotri

Tasting Rooms continue Breweries & Distilleries to Oxbow Public Market,

MAIN STREET

Compline

@ Feast It Forward

SOSCAL AVENUE

MAIN STR STREET

Napa Valley Distillery ArBaretum

FIRST STREET

PEARL STREET

Archer Hotel Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar Charlie Palmer Steak

NAPA RIVER

Main Street and Riverfront

Chateau Buena Vista Anthropologie

Model Gott’s Bakery Roadside WALT Fatted McKINSTRY STREET Wine Calf Thief Filippi’s Pizza Grotto Gustavo Feast It Mark Herold NapaRio Oxbow River Stage Forward Krupps Bros.

The Yard Trade Brewing Fieldwork Brewing

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Vermeil

Overland Brown Estate Pera Rug Free People Lululemon Kalifornia Jean Bar

Hog Island Oysters, Bar Lucia, C Casa, Kara’s Cupcakes, Loveski Deli, Moro Napa, Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant, Napa Valley Distillery

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Oxbow Public Market

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Napa Valley Bike Tours

Napa Yard

CIA @ Copia

Wilfred’s Lounge Bounty Hunter T Vine

Bazan Cellars/MaCo COLE’S CHOP HOUSE Back Room Wines Palisades

on Silverado Trail

Sidestreet

5th STREET

Napa River Inn Sweetie Pies Bakery Vintage Sweet Shoppe Angéle

Celadon Napa General Store

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NAPA’S

RIVERFRONT

World-Class Restaurants & Boutique Shopping in the heart of Downtown Napa

Experience the Best Napa Valley has to Offer

...in the Heart of Downtown Napa

DINING

Los Agaves Napa – Authentic Mexican food Entrecot – A taste of true Argentinian cuisine Morimoto Asia – Inventive, high-end Japanese fare & artful cocktails Morimoto Napa – Western/Japanese cuisine by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto Waterfront Seafood Grill – Fresh, quality seafood restaurant

SHOPPING

ÆRENA Gallery – Contemporary art and sculpture; curiosities old and new Helen Lyall – Some of the greatest designer clothing, shoes & accessories LIV & Well Boutique – Curated organic, sustainable, and thoughtful items for women Scott Lyall clothes for men – One-on-one experience that fits everyone’s lifestyle Shoppe Twelve – Boutique clothing for every style Shoppe Twelve Girl – Boutique clothing for girls Sidestreet – Travel/shaving accessories, fine cigars, custom suits/shirts

SPECIALTY

Napa Valley Roasting Company – Freshly roasted specialty coffee Zuniga Optical – Luxury eye care shop

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